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Supporting the base honor guard … vehicle management style
March 2, 2010
Senior Airman Phillip Robinson grinds off sharp edges on the chassis of a hearse which was converted into a mobile training aid for the base honor guard here recently. Airman Robinson worked with 22 other vehicle maintainers to accomplish the project during several weeks of work on their off-duty time. Airman Robinson is a special vehicle maintainer with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (Courtesy photo)
AFAF to kick off March 8 under new campaign concept
March 2, 2010
Officials have announced a new concept for the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Max it out!
March 2, 2010
Senior Airman Rosevelt Badgett is spotted by Bob Henry during a bench press contest held at Sam's Gym at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston Feb. 26. The contest was held as part of a monthly power lifting competition intended to promote exercise and physical readiness. Airman Badgett is an aircraft electrician with the 437th Maintenance Squadron electro-environmental backshop, and Mr. Henry served as the weight lifting judge for NWS CHS Morale, Welfare and Recreation. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communicator 3rd Class Juan Pinalez)
Little heroes recognized for sacrifices during parents' deployments
March 1, 2010
Col. Martha Meeker places a medallion around the neck of Christian Wicker during the Little Heroes ceremony held at the Education and Training Center Feb. 25 at Joint Base Charleston. Little Heroes is a ceremony to recognize children for the sacrifices they made during a parent’s recent deployment. Each child is presented with a medallion with a C-17 imprinted on the face and a certificate signed by the parent’s respective wing commander. Colonel Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing commander and Christian is the son of Capt. John and Courtni Wicker with the 17th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)
Joint Base Charleston holds runway 03/21 ribbon cutting ceremony
March 1, 2010
Passengers on a C-17 Globemaster III look around the aircraft before their flight from runway 03/21 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 25, 2010. The flight was the first to take off and land on runway 03/21 after a $30 million dollar reconstruction project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris/Reviewed)
Thumb drives, flash media still prohibited on Air Force network
March 1, 2010
The ban on flash media use in the Air Force is still in place. Consistent with this order, Air Force officials decided to continue its servicewide ban on flash media devices until Air Force specific guidelines and procedures are determined. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Joint Base Charleston members inspire elementary students during career day
February 25, 2010
Staff Sgts. Patricia Jones, left, and Laci Brokaw answer questions from kindergarten students at Stono Park Elementary regarding their Air Force jobs during the school's career day Feb. 24, 2010, in Charleston, S.C. Volunteers from Joint Base Charleston went out to speak to the students on what it is like to be in the Air Force and how important it is for the kids to stay in school. Sergeant Jones is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief's executive assistant and Sergeant Brokaw is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief's executive assistant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)
Active shooter training
February 25, 2010
Nick Minzghor performs a safety search on Michael Brady prior to starting the Active Shooter Training Course at Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Feb. 23, 2010. The AST course prepares first responders on how to react to a hostile situation. Mr. Minzghor is the lead instructor of AST and Mr. Brady is the supervisory police officer with the 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint base Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman/released)
628 FSS seeks dining improvements, increased retiree support
February 24, 2010
First Lt. Julie Teffeteller talks with Vincent Sturdivant while testing a parfait desert alternative during the Second Annual Force Support Squadron Food Show at the Charleston Club here Feb. 18. The purpose of the event was to see what tastes Team Charleston enjoyed most, providing base dining services with feedback on how to increase menu variety. Lieutenant Teffeteller is the 628th Force Support Squadron food service officer, and Mr. Sturdivant is a military sales broker with World Marketing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)
Mandatory eFinance system to take effect March 1
February 24, 2010