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May 19, 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:MondayCCAF graduation: The Education Center staff will hold its annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony May 25 at... MORE

Security forces honor those fallen during retreat
May 19, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Christopher Bryant stands ready to render the 21 gun salute during the "National Police Week" retreat ceremony May 14, 2010 at the base flag pole on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Joint Base Charleston held numerous activities and events for police week to include four days of friendly competition between 628th Security Forces Squadron and 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and Scruff McGruff "The Crime Dog" visited the Child Development Center. Airman Bryant is an installation entry controller with the 628 SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Jared Calhoun
May 19, 2010 — Staff Sgt. Jared Calhoun is a member of the 628th Air Base Wing command post and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for two years.He is currently deployed to the Middle East where he assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing command post.In his deployed unit, Sergeant Calhoun is a command post controller and his primary duties include... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities
May 19, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization is open to all pay grades from E-1 through E-6. The volunteer opportunities listed below are just a few of many the First 6 supports and are available to... MORE

General McNabb visits JB CHS
May 14, 2010 — MORE

Gen. Duncan McNabb is greeted on the flightline here at Joint Base
Charleston, S.C., by Col. Martha Meeker May 10, 2010. General McNabb was the
guest speaker at the naming ceremony for the commercial vessel, Liberty
Promise, at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston. Liberty Promise is one of
the Liberty Maritime Corporation's maritime vessels. Liberty's fleet
transports bulk, break bulk and bagged commodities as well as a variety of
Roll on and Roll off cargos around the world for the U.S. Government, the
United Nations, Private Voluntary Organizations and private commercial
entities. General McNabb is the Transportation Command commander and Colonel Meeker is Joint Base Charleston's commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

LRS Airman named AF Logistics Plans Airman of the Year
May 12, 2010 — What does it take to be the best of the best? Just ask Senior Airman Heather Hogrebe. Airman Hogrebe, who is a member of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was recently named the Air Force's 2009 Logistics Plans Airman of the Year. According to the call for nominees, "this award recognizes individuals who have excelled in performance and have... MORE

437 AW wins big at 2010 Salute to the Military
May 12, 2010 — The 437th Airlift Wing walked away as a double winner during the 2010 Salute to the Military May 6 at the North Charleston Convention Center. The 2010 Salute to the Military is the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce's premiere event to recognize the strong relationship between the region's local government, business community and military... MORE

Diamond Tips
May 12, 2010 — QuartersThe controversial topic of quarters can actually be simplified into a quick summary using Air Force Instruction guidance and medical knowledge. Quarters essentially authorizes a full duty-day excuse provided to active duty service members receiving medical or dental treatment for a disease or injury that, based on sound professional... MORE

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