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Airmen reach out during Read Across America Week
March 9, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Nick Kordenbrock reads to a group of students March 2 at Oakbrook Elementary School in Ladson. Airman Kordenbrock was one of seven Airmen from Joint Base Charleston who participated in reading to elementary school students for the nationwide Read Across America Week. Airman Kordenbrock is an analysis journeyman with the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

14 AS provides safe transport of supplies, people and equipment
March 9, 2010 — As U.S. deployed missions take troops out of Iraq and into Afghanistan, often to newly established forward operating bases in areas too remote or too dangerous to be supplied via convoy operations, the demand for air support rapidly rises.Few Airmen understand this better than those of the 14th Airlift Squadron, currently deployed to Southwest Asia... MORE

Airman 1st Class Chris McMillan and Tech. Sgt. Michael Donaldson, 816th Expediitionary Airlift Squadron aircrew flight equipment technicians, perform a post-mission inspection on night vision goggles at a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location, Jan. 29, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche)[RELEASED]

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' review seeks broadest input
March 9, 2010 — The Defense Department's review on the potential impact of repealing the ban on gays serving openly in the military will solicit input from troops of every service and rank - as well as their families - through surveys, focus groups and social media tools, the team heading up the review told Congress March 3. Jeh C. Johnson, the Pentagon's general... MORE

Food and fun bring families together
March 8, 2010 — MORE

Families come out to enjoy some food and fun during Family Night at the Charleston Club March 4, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Charleston Club hosts Family Night the first Thursday of every month. The next scheduled Family Night is set for April 1, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Ready to lend a helping hand
March 3, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Wilson applies a splint to Senior Airman Tiffany Sheets' arm during self aid and buddy care training at Joint Base Charleston March 2, 2010. Self aid and buddy care training keeps medical personnel proficient in life saving skills. Sergeant Wilson is a public health craftsman and Airman Sheets is a public health journeyman, both are with the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman/released)

News briefs
March 3, 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:FridayNewcomer's tour: Take a free guided tour of Charleston's Historic district, Fort Moultrie and the Isle of Palms from 8 a.m. to... MORE

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

Runway 03/21 officially reopens with inaugural C-17 flight
March 3, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston officials conducted the inaugural flight and ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of runway 03/21 here Feb. 25.Piloted by 315th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Steven Chapman, who was joined by 437th Airlift Wing Commander Col. John Wood, a Charleston C-17 lifted off on the first flight from the newly renovated runway and... MORE

Airmen, Soldiers train for dignified transfer at Joint Base Charleston
March 3, 2010 — This photo slideshow highlights joint training conducted in coordination with the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School at Joint Base Charleston Feb. 23.View slideshow. MORE

Army 2nd Lt. Michelle Carson renders a salute as Joint Base Charleston honor guard members prepare to carry an empty casket onto a C-17 during a dignified transfer training session at Joint Base Charleston Feb. 23. The training was part of a 12-week course taught at the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School at Fort Jackson, S.C. Lieutenant Carson is a student enrolled in the Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course at the USACHCS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ali Flisek)

LRS outlast OSS 45-37
March 3, 2010 — MORE

Members of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron huddle for a team cheer prior to the start of the intramural basketball game held at the Fitness and Sports Center March 2, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628 LRS outlasted the 437th Operations Support Squadron 45-37. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Fifty-eight Airmen to receive March promotions
March 2, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 58 Airmen on their March promotions: To Airman: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Richard La ForgeTo Airman 1st Class: 1st Combat Camera Squadron: Samuel Goodman437th Aerial Port Squadron: Nicholas Nothnagle437 AMXS: Wendell Donaldson, Jeffrey Sollinger and Sunny Syrabouth628th Civil... MORE