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YoAFF provides financial planning and family fitness for JB CHS
May 12, 2010 — When the Year of the Air Force Family grant money came out in April allotting $430k, Joint Base Charleston was delighted to find two of their proposals had been approved.One successful proposal included financial planning directed at children ages 5-8 and their families. The Airman and Family Readiness Center coordinated the visit of "It's a Habit"... MORE

Joint Base Charleston squadron named best in state
May 12, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston's 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron was awarded the South Carolina's Excellent Squadron of the Year award April 24 by the Air Force Association Chapter of South Carolina.The Outstanding Air Force Squadron of the Year award recognizes the outstanding mission performance and achievement by a South Carolina based Air National... MORE

Guns vs. Hoses
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Airmen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron sprint to the finish line during the Guns vs. Hoses competition at the base picnic grounds on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 7, 2010. This year marked the second annual competition held between the 628th Security Forces Squadron and the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. The competition consisted of a number of events to include a relay race and a push-up and sit-up competition. The competition is part of Police Week which was established by John F. Kennedy in 1982. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Colleen McDevitt
May 12, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Colleen McDevitt is a member of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for two years.Airman McDevitt is a structural journeyman and is tasked with maintaining all buildings at Joint Base Charleston, including the barriers and gates. Other duties include hanging drywall, welding, frame work... MORE

Airman 1st Class Collen McDevitt, 437th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman

Airman in Action
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Dave McQueen films U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Waide as he operates a remote control used to detonate two blocks of C-4 explosives during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Media Day on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 7, 2010. The two blocks of C-4 are the maximum amount of explosives which can be detonated on the range at JB CHS. Members of the local media were invited to come learn about what EOD does. Sergeant Waide is an EOD technician with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. Mr. McQueen is a videographer with ABC News Channel 4. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Scruff McGruff Visits the Child Development Center May 10
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Scruff McGruff "The Crime Dog" visits the Child Development Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 10, 2010. McGruff's visit was part of National Police Week, which was established in 1982 by President John F. Kennedy. During his visit to the CDC, McGruff provided safety tips and the opportunity for children to be fingerprinted. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Wingman Stand Down Day Raises Awareness About Suicide and Reckless Behavior
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Airmen from the 628th Force Support Squadron attend Wingman Stand Down Day to help prevent suicides and private motor vehicle accidents at the Gaylor Dining Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May, 10, 2010. The stand down day was ordered by the Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz to halt the rising number of Airmen who are dying in reckless accidents or suicides. This year alone, 19 Airmen have committed suicide and are making it the second leading cause of death in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

News briefs
May 12, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Events:SaturdayThank You Heroes Night: The Charleston Battery's Thank you Heroes Night is scheduled for May 15 at 7:30 p.m., at Blackbaud... MORE

Nurses celebrate uniqueness at Joint Base Charleston
May 12, 2010 — Almost 3 million Registered Nurses and more than 500,000 medical paraprofessionals are working to save lives and maintain the health of millions for a healthier tomorrow. "Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow" is the focus of this year's National Nurses' Week, celebrated annually, May 6-12, throughout the world. This year, due to mission... MORE

23 Airmen graduate from ALS
May 12, 2010 — Twenty-three Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Class 10-D May 6 at the Charleston Club.Staff Sgt. Jonathan Houghton, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, earned the John L. Levitow Award and was presented with this honor at the graduation ceremony.The distinguished graduate was Senior Airman Gary West, 15th Airlift Squadron.Airman West... MORE

Col. Benjamin Wham, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Jackson, right, present Staff Sgt. Jonathan Houghton with the John L. Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 10-D graduation at the Charleston Club here May 6, 2010. The award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence both as a leader and a scholar. Colonel Wham is the 628th Mission Support Group commander, Chief Jackson is the 628th Mission Support Group command chief and Sergeant Houghton is a Communication, Navigation, Mission Systems Journeyman with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on loan to the 628th Air Base Wing protocol office. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)