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News briefs
March 30, 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:SaturdayFree children's festival: Youth Programs is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Month of the Military Child Festival April... MORE

Sixty-five Airmen to receive April promotions
March 30, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 65 Airmen on their April promotions: To Airman: 628th Communications Squadron: Kaneisha ArmstrongTo Airman 1st Class: 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Briana Elise Joiner and Scott Zawacki628th Security Forces Squadron: Lonnie Shuler437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Angel... MORE

Not your average lightshow
March 30, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Moreland welds a vertical arc on a piece of metal at the Aircraft Metals Technology Shop on Joint Base Charleston, March 30, 2010. Technicians assigned to the shop perform welding on ground support equipment and fabricate parts for the C-17 aircraft within factory specifications. Technicians are responsible for removing C-17 hardware such as screws, bolts and change inserts. Airman Moreland is a metals technology apprentice with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Ryan Yeager
March 30, 2010 — Name: Senior Airman Ryan YeagerHometown: Hemet, Calif.Squadron and job title: 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory journeymanTime in the Air Force: two yearsTime in Honor Guard: nine monthsWhat inspired you to join the Honor Guard? During technical school, I had the privilege of participating in a full-honors... MORE

Senior Airman Ryan Yeager,437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement
Equipment Laboratory journeyman

Spring housing information
March 29, 2010 — While supplies last, spring flowers, mulch, grass seed and weed block will be available for pickup by base housing residents at the Self Help Store starting the morning of April 7. Military identification card and base housing address are required. The Self Help Store hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The store is located in... MORE

Thirty-seven graduate ALS Class 10-C; 437 APS claims Levitow Award
March 29, 2010 — Thirty-seven Airmen from Airman Leadership School Class 10-C graduated during a formal ceremony March 25 at the Charleston Club here.Senior Airman Ryan Amos, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, was presented the John L. Levitow Award at the graduation ceremony as the top-performing student during the course.Distinguished graduates were Senior Airman... MORE

Combat Ready
March 29, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Whisenhunt inspects a target and gives advice to Airman 1st Class Anthony Logan after firing an M249 machine gun at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 26, 2010. Airman Logan shot 600 rounds of ammunition during his weapons familiarization training. Sergeant Whisenhunt is a combat arms instructor, and Airman Logan is a patrolman. Both are with the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)

It's a long way to the top
March 29, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amos Hommel, left, and Senior Airman Riley Cusson gear up to climb the radio tower on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 23, 2010. Airman Cusson climbed to the top of the 110-foot tower while Airman Hommel climbed halfway. Both Airmen climbed to maintain their climbing certification, which requires a quarterly trip up the tower. Airman Hommel and Airman Cusson are both radio frequency transmissions systems specialists with the 628th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Leadership summits offered to Guard and Reserve teens
March 29, 2010 — Teens with a parent in the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard can sign up to attend a free leadership summit this summer. April 16 is the deadline to apply for the 2010 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits. Participants must be 14 to 18 years old. Applications and instructions are available online at www.georgia4h.org/AFRANGTeenSummit. To attend... MORE

Back cover for February 2010 Citizen Airman.

President Obama pays surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan
March 29, 2010 — President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan March 28, delivering a message of praise to American servicemembers on behalf of the United States. Speaking at Bagram Airfield to an audience of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, President Obama said support for deployed servicemembers transcends partisan politics. "I know... MORE

President Barack Obama meets U.S. troops at a mess hall March 28, 2010, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (White House photo/Pete Souza)