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Sizing up the situation
March 23, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Desantis, a pilot with the 317th Airlift Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-17 Globemaster III to identify any discrepancies before taking off from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., for a night proficiency mission March 22, 2010. Night proficiency missions are conducted to ensure compliance with Air Force training requirements, which in return enhances a pilot's readiness to operate their aircraft at a moment's notice, day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

News briefs
March 23, 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:FridayGoof off at a discount: March 26 is International Goof Off Day. Make plans to play a round of golf at Wrenwoods Golf Course, and... MORE

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

JB CHS motorcyclists kick off AMC Spring Safety Focus
March 23, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Mike Jackson takes a close look at a motorcycle during an annual mandatory meeting for all Joint Base Charleston motorcycle riders, which kicked off Air Mobility Command?s Spring Safety Focus March 19, 2010 at the base theater. One hundred and thirty-four bikes which included cruisers and sports bikes showed up to participate in a "best in show" contest and the opportunity to participate in a Motorcycle Mentoring ride to Naval Weapons Station Short Stay after the mandatory meeting. Chief Jackson is the NWS Charleston command master chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Nine JBC Airmen selected for BTZ
March 23, 2010 — Nine Joint Base Charleston Airmen were selected for below-the-zone promotion to Senior Airman recently.628th Communications Squadron: Airman 1st Class Felicia Liotino628th Comptroller Squadron: Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Airman 1st Class David Pellegri437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Airman 1st Class... MORE

Teamwork transitions Airmen to and from AOR smoothly
March 23, 2010 — Upon assuming duties at the 17th Airlift Squadron, I was informed we would be deploying to Southwest Asia. I had been deployed twice previously, but it was to stateside Army bases supporting Air Force personnel attending combat skills training, so I thought I knew what to expect. This deployment proved to be a very enjoyable experience.The... MORE

Master Sgt. Angela Powell, 17th Airlift Squadron first sergeant

Commander’s Comments
March 23, 2010 — Maintaining a clear focus is important. This is especially true today as we merge our Air Force Base with the Naval Weapons Station under one installation command, as the opportunity is present to lose the larger site picture as we wrangle with the myriad of details inherent in bringing two distinct organizations together. Fortunately, though, we... MORE

Col. Martha Meeker, Joint Base Charleston commander

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Robert Payne
March 23, 2010 — Staff Sgt. Robert Payne is a member of the 628th Force Support Squadron and is currently on his first deployment since retraining into the force management career field.His deployed location is in Afghanistan where he is assigned to the 755th-A Counter-Improvised Explosive Device/Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight at Forward Operating Base Shank.In... MORE

Staff Sgt. Robert Payne, 628th Force Support Squadron force management craftsman

Step right up to strike a bargain
March 23, 2010 — MORE

Jerry Amadon prepares his table of coin holders, shadow boxes and other military display cases at a base-wide yard sale and arts and crafts festival March 20, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. After the base-wide event finished, many donated their unsold items to the Airmen's Attic for Airmen just starting out at the base, rather than being used for a later sale. Mr. Amadon spent 24 years in the Air Force, retiring as a master sergeant with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Local Cub Scouts experience military tradition at base retreat
March 23, 2010 — MORE

Lt. Col. Richard Williamson salutes in formation alongside Cub Scouts at a retreat ceremony March 19, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Eleven Cub Scouts were given the opportunity to witness the precision of a live military retreat performed by members of the 17th Airlift Squadron. Colonel Williamson is the commander of the 17 AS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Airmen helping Airmen
March 19, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Martha Meeker fills out an Air Force Assistance Fund donation form as Capt. James Kurzdorfer guides her through the steps March 9, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The AFAF campaign at Charleston runs March 8 through April 16 and provides the opportunity to donate to four organizations which give back to Airmen. Colonel Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing commander and Captain Kurzdorfer is the AFAF installation project officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)