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FSC helps Airmen maintain fitness level
May 25, 2010 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Alexander Oritz checks the wires on a remote for the cardio theater on an elliptical at the Fitness and Sports Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 24, 2010. Recent complaints revealed the screen was not working properly. Sergeant Oritz provides routine maintenance to the machines on a daily basis based on complaints or problems that he spots himself. Sergeant Oritz is a fitness specialist from the 482nd Force Support Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

News briefs
May 24, 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:FridayLatin Night at the Club: Be at the Charleston Club May 28 at 9 p.m. for Latin Night and get back into the swing of couples... MORE

138 Airmen earn CCAF degrees
May 24, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston held its annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony May 25 at 2 p.m. in the Base Theater. One hundred thirty-eight graduates were honored. The graduation was highlighted by Senior Master Sgt. Gerard Komen, who was the guest speaker. The purpose of education in any society is to maintain the cultural heritage... MORE

Fifty-six Airmen to receive June promotions
May 24, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 56 Airmen on their June promotions: To Airman: 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Alexander Ortiz628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Christopher Massengale628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Steven StoneTo Airman 1st Class: 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Johanna Carrizales and Curtis MooreTo... MORE

'Army Wives' invade Joint Base Charleston
May 20, 2010 — MORE

Brian McNamara and Terry Serpico stand on the staircase of a Charleston C-17 at Joint Base Charleston May 18. The Lifetime Television series Army Wives, filmed an upcoming episode at Joint Base Charleston. The episode is scheduled to air July 18. Mr. McNamara and Mr. Serpico are actors on the show.

Charleston RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
May 19, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Martha Meeker speaks with Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Bill Cady during the Charleston RiverDogs baseball game at Joseph P. Riley Jr., Park May 13, 2010. Colonel Meeker is the commander of Joint Base Charleston and Master Chief Cady is the Command Master Chief for Naval Weapons Station Charleston.

Wing says farewell to vice commander
May 19, 2010 — Col. Mike Speer will say farewell to the men and women of the 315th Airlift Wing as he retires from the Air Force Reserve June 1.The wing will commemorate Colonel Speer's retirement with a going away "tail-gating party" May 21 behind Bldg. 54, on Joint Base Charleston."It has been an honor and pleasure working with Mike," said Col. Stephen Chapman,... MORE

Chief's host annual Fish Fry event
May 19, 2010 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Denny Heitman serves Senior Master Sgt. Sean Early a scoop of coleslaw at the Annual Chief's Fish Fry May 14, 2010 at the Joint Base Charleston picnic grounds. The fish fry began as a barbeque in 1987 as a way to unite the reserve and active-duty members of Charleston AFB. Chief Heitman is a fire chief with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and Sergeant Early is with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Polishing Airmen's futures
May 19, 2010 — MORE

Senior Airman Stephanie Rowe polishes a patient's teeth using prophylaxis May 19, 2010, at the dental clinic on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. After the cleaning is done and tartar is removed from the teeth, the dental assistant then polishes the surface of the teeth using a using a gritty, tootpaste-like material. Senior Airman Rowe is a dental assistant with the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Military Appreciation Night at Blackbaud Stadium
May 19, 2010 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard members present the colors during the opening ceremony for Military Appreciation Night at the Charleston Battery soccer game May 15, 2010 at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. The opening ceremony included presentations from police bagpipers, U.S. Air Force Honor guard members rendering the colors, U.S. Navy singing the national anthem and honorary team captains flipping the coin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)