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Charleston launches mission to support Chile relief
March 17, 2010 — A U.S. presidential pledge of support to assist in recovery efforts brought unique opportunity to five Charleston Airmen recently, following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake which struck Chile Feb. 27.Hours after the quake, Air Mobility Command aircraft immediately began placing several of its C-17s on alert to support relief missions and launched... MORE

(Photo by Steve Pivnick)
Members of the 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron and C-17 crewmembers load the deploying 81st Medical Group team's baggage March 7 as the team waits to board the aircraft from from the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston AFB, S.C., that was to transport them to San Antonio where they were to join members of Lackland AFB’s 59th Medical Wing and 57th MDG before making the final leg of the trip to Chile.

Giving needed direction
March 17, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. William Lloyd teaches land navigation and map reading for annual training at Joint Base Charleston March 16, 2009. Prime Base Engineer Emergency Forces, or Prime BEEF, receive contingency training at home station to prepare them for deployed locations. Sergeant Lloyd is a Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirements, or SABER, technician with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)

Preparing for deployments
March 17, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Justine Coats teaches entry control point operations for deployed locations as well as vehicle and personnel searches at Joint Base Charleston March 16, 2010. Security forces personnel received the training to prepare the members for future deployments. Sergeant Coats is a security forces combat readiness training instructor with the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)

News briefs
March 16, 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.ADC Update: The Office of the Area Defense Counsel has issued an update to clarify the duty titles of its staff. Capt. Zaven Saroyan currently... MORE

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

A time to pray
March 16, 2010 — MORE

Members of Team Charleston bow their heads in prayer during the National Prayer Breakfast held in the Charleston Club March 15. Originally called the Presidential Prayer Breakfast, the name was changed to the National Prayer Breakfast in 1970. During the breakfast numerous speakers read selections from Hebrew scripture as well as the Bible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Lauren Main)

JB CHS School Age Program receives accreditation
March 16, 2010 — The Council on Accreditation recently awarded accreditation to the Youth Programs' School Age Program here, which provides children regular access to clubs to support life skills and higher level activities.With more than 1,800 programs serving more than seven million individuals each year currently accredited or in the process of seeking... MORE

Syrin Whitcomb, left, and Kanisha Porter, right, spend time drawing during the School Age Program at the Youth Programs Center March 12. The program recently received accreditation through the Council on Accreditation, an international organization which serves as a catalyst for change to build on an organization?s strengths. Syrin is the daughter of Senior Airman Michael Whitcomb and Kanisha is the daughter of Bobbie Williams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Matthew Roberts
March 16, 2010 — Name: Senior Airman Matthew RobertsHometown: Monticello, N.Y.Squadron and job title: 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintainerTime in the Air Force: three yearsTime in Honor Guard: one yearWhat inspired you to join the Honor Guard? I saw an opportunity to do something more in the Air Force than just my normal job. I was drawn to the... MORE

Senior Airman Matthew Roberts, 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintainer

Military members highlight community's contributions at chamber of commerce
March 15, 2010 — MORE

Cheryl Clark and Master Sgt. Timothy Smith converse prior to lunch at the Military/Defense Community benefit hosted by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce March 11. The benefit aimed to raise money to support and enable the chamber to work with local military organizations, as well as state and federal officials to ensure defense facilities remain in the area. The chamber has been awarded the prestigious Abilene Chamber of Commerce Air Mobility Award for its outstanding support of the military three times since 2003 and is the only community to receive the award three times. Sergeant Smith is the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, and Mrs. Clark is the honorary commander assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

News briefs
March 11, 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: The Charleston Club is hosting a Latin Night March 12 at 9 p.m. Don't know how to dance the Salsa, Cha Cha Cha,... MORE

The right and wrong way to dispose of personal refuse
March 10, 2010 — The NCO in charge of service contracts for the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron has noticed a trend at various locations on Joint Base Charleston recently.Master Sgt. Jon Hammond, who began duties with service contracts in June 2009, said his observations in recent months have revealed several isolated incidents of dumping around the base - an... MORE

An improperly disposed of microwave, treadmill and refrigerator were dumped at the paint storage yard across from the Auto Hobby Shop. Dumping on base is strictly prohibited by the installation commander. (Courtesy photo)