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A day in the rail shop
April 1, 2010 — MORE

Senior Airman Michael Shaw reaches into an aviation armor storage container at the rail maintenance shop March 26, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The aviation armor is made up of several small, ceramic-covered tiles, which are placed on industrial strength Velcro to form a fixed shape. Airman Shaw is a crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

AMC's best scheduled to compete at Scott AFB April 8
March 31, 2010 — Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 8 will recognize 12 finalists who represent the best of the best in AMC.During the banquet, one Airman from each of the three categories - Airman, noncommissioned officer and senior NCO - will be chosen to represent AMC during the Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen... MORE

628 FSS lands on top
March 31, 2010 — MORE

Members of the 628th Force Support Squadron basketball team come together during an intramural basketball game at the Fitness and Sports Center March 30, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th Force Support Squadron beat the 437th Aerial Port Squadron 44-37. Sixteen teams started off the competition for the base championship during this season, which will come to an end in early April. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

'Army Wives' cast and local beauticians bring 'The Look for Success' to military spouses
March 31, 2010 — More than 50 military spouses from Joint Base Charleston and the surrounding area joined actress Kim Delaney for a free makeover event March 27 at Armory Park in North Charleston, highlighted by stars from the "Army Wives" television series.Joined by fellow cast members Sterling Brown, Drew Fuller and Brian McNamara, Ms. Delaney, who plays Claudia... MORE

Kim Delaney, “Army Wives” television star, teamed up with The Look for Success non-profit group to host “Makeovers for Military Wives” March 27, 2010, at Armory Park in North Charleston, S.C. During the event, local volunteer beauticians from Stella Nova beauty salon provided free hair cuts and beauty makeovers for more than 50 military wives. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communicator 3rd Class Juan Pinalez)

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

Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.

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