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Power to soar
April 21, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Graveline operates an aircraft auxiliary power unit on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., prior to a C-17 mission to North Auxiliary Airfield in North, S.C., April 7, 2010. The power units are utilized to perform preflight checks on an aircraft before engine startup, reducing wear and tear on the aircraft's auxiliary power unit and also saving fuel. Sergeant Graveline is an aircraft crew chief with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jacob Bailey)

628 MDG reigns undefeated after base championship April 16
April 20, 2010 — An already perfect season for the 628th Medical Group intramural basketball team came to a climactic ending April 16 at the Fitness and Sports Center here after a 38-32 trump over the 437th Maintenance Squadron.Going into the game the 437 MXS touted a 12-1 record, which was only to be outdone by the undefeated 628 MDG who had more at stake than... MORE

Members of the base Honor Guard post the colors prior to tip off at the intramural basketball championship game held at the Fitness and Sports Center April 16, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th Medical Group and the 437th Maintenance Squadron played for the base championship. The 628 MDG defeated the 437 MXS 38-32. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Justice Files
April 19, 2010 — The following 10 members of Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice from September 2009 through February 2010.A master sergeant received an Article 15 for creating a hostile and offensive work environment and for maltreatment of a subordinate Airman by the... MORE

Judge Advocate Badge, U.S. Air Force graphic. Image is 7x6 inches @ 300 ppi.

Blue Angels air show a success
April 19, 2010 — The world famous Blue Angels performed April 17 and 18 over Charleston Harbor in Charleston, S.C., as thousands of people lined the waterfront and viewed from rooftops. The team of six F/A-18 Hornets and a C-130 nicknamed "Fat Albert" performed on a sunsoaked weekend with the USS Yorktown and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge as a backdrop. MORE

U.S. Navy Blue Angels put on a crowd pleasing performance over the Charleston Harbor in Charleston, S.C., during an air show April 17, 2010, during Charleston Navy Week. The show included formation flying and stunts performed by the highly trained pilots. Performing their first demonstration in 1946, the Blue Angels are the oldest flying aerobatic team. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. John Kingsley
April 19, 2010 — Staff Sgt. John Kingsley is a member of the 628th Communications Squadron here and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston nearly four years.He is currently deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where he is assigned to Forward Operating Base Finley-Shields in Afghanistan.In his deployed unit, Sergeant Kingsley is... MORE

Staff Sgt. John Kingsley, 628th Communications Squadron spectrum manager and communications supervisor (Courtesy photo)

Former 437 AW commander remembered
April 18, 2010 — Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Mikolajcik, former commander of the 437th Airlift Wing, passed away April 17, 2010, at home in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., at the age of 63 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. General Mikolajcik was commander of the 437th Airlift Wing here from July 1991 to June 1994.General... MORE

Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Mikolajcik, former commander of the 437th Airlift Wing, passed away April 17, 2010, at home in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., at the age of 63 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. General Mikolajcik was commander of the 437th Airlift Wing here from July 1991 to June 1994. (U.S. Air Force photo)

From trainer to warrior: the making of a Charleston C-17
April 15, 2010 — Besides the C-17s which arrive at Charleston hot off the assembly line, a different breed of bird also touches down in the Lowcountry to join the fight in providing global mobility.These aircraft arrive at Charleston when local C-17s are transferred to other bases, and for some of the new additions, as was the case recently, it means taking on a... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Carey and Airman 1st Class Mark Staley remove an Altus C-17 tail flash with razor blades April 12, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Removing the the old tail flash vinyl is the first step on transforming the aircraft into a Charleston C-17. Both airman are aircraft structural maintenance journeyman with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)

Air Force Aid helps family provide ‘Hope for Max’
April 15, 2010 — During the past six weeks, members of Team Charleston have had the opportunity to give back to four charities which aid Airmen and their families through the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which concludes April 16.Each of the four charities serves a specific purpose, but for Capt. Aaron High, 15th Airlift Squadron deputy readiness flight... MORE

Capt. Aaron High, his wife Traci and son Max join for a photo outside their home on his third birthday. At 10 months old, Max was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. Now going on 4, he and his family take each day at a time to cope with the effects of the rare, genetic neuromuscular disease. The family chronicles progress on their Web site at www.hopeformax.com. (Courtesy photo)

Underdogs defeat 628 LRS in playoffs
April 14, 2010 — MORE

Marcus Fox prepares to catch a pass during an intramural basketball playoff game at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. April 13, 2010. The 628th Comptroller Squadron defeated the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron 52-42. Marcus Fox is with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

News briefs
April 14, 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:FridayOfficial mail class: An official mail class will be held April 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron... MORE