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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)

Airmen Run Commander's Fitness Challenge For Fitness Month
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AMC commander directs wingman stand down, May 10
May 5, 2010 — Most of us have been there at some point. We've faced overwhelming issues - crises that seemed would never end. To whom did you turn during those times? Was it a family member, a friend or a co-worker? Recent tragic events have highlighted that we as Airmen must become more involved with each other on a personal level. We need to build connections... MORE

News briefs
May 5, 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:FridayNational military spouse appreciation day: Joint Base Charleston's Airman and Family Readiness Center, Commissary and Arts and... MORE

Airman helps keep Charleston connected
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Senior Airman Sam Remmel inspects a server connection at the network operations center April 28, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The network operations center is responsible for the commander's access channel, public drives, secret internet protocol router and all the basic connections throughout Joint Base Charleston. Airman Remmel is a network operations center administrator with the 628th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Comedy with a twist
May 5, 2010 — MORE

Comedian Bernie McGrenahan performs his stand-up routine for Airmen April 30, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Bernie McGrenahan visited JB CHS after first appearing at the base theater in 2008 to speak to Airmen about making good decisions and what some of the outcomes can be. Bernie's comedy routine made the audience laugh while providing a positive message on topics such as sexual assault, irresponsible drinking and drug abuse.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class James Mcmillan
May 5, 2010 — Airman 1st Class James McMillan is a member of the 437th Operations Support Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for a year-and-a-half.He is currently deployed to the Middle East where he is assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. In his deployed unit, Airman McMillan is an aircrew flight equipment apprentice. His... MORE

Survey Says Charleston AFB Shoppette Value at the Pump
May 5, 2010 — According to a recent Short-Term Energy Outlook report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, "the annual average regular-grade retail gasoline price will increase from $2.35 per gallon in 2009 to $2.84 in 2010." Forecasts of increasing energy prices has exchange officials reaching out to drivers to ensure they are aware of the procedures... MORE

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise
May 5, 2010 — MORE

Emergency responders from the 628th Medical Group strap down an inflatable doll used to simulate a victim during the Major Accident Response Exercise on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 4, 2010. This exercise was part of an annual simulation which simulates a plane crash. It is used to help test and train the supporting agencies who would respond in case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

14 AS returns after 120-day deployment
May 5, 2010 — At approximately 11 a.m. Monday, May 2, North American Airlines flight 1470, carrying 130 Airmen from the 14th Airlift Squadron, touched down at Joint Base Charleston.The 14 AS returned from a 120-day deployment to the Middle East. Waiting for them at the Joint Base Charleston passenger terminal was a large crowd filled with husbands and wives,... MORE

Capt. Michael Campbell sits patiently as Airman 1st Class Telisa Bell draws blood for a lab test at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 3, 2010. Captain Campbell recently returned from a deployment to the Middle East with the 14th Airlift Squadron. Airmen must file through a processing line to turn in their medical records and complete lab tests to ensure their health upon returning from a deployment. Airman Bell is a medical technician with the 628th Medical Group and Captain Campbell is a C-17 pilot with the 14th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main