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A cost too great: JBC reinforces culture of responsibility
February 3, 2010 — Three things rarely heard are, "Why yes, I did enjoy my last root canal," or "No thank you, I do not wish to get promoted," and "I'm going to get drunk tonight and drive into a telephone pole."Even though Airmen don't plan to drink and drive, sometimes they find themselves walking, or stumbling, to their car with keys in hand. Perhaps they had a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Graham instructs students during an Alive at 25 class at the education center here Feb. 3. Sergeant Graham teaches the class in civilian attire to help students relax in a less structured learning environment and be open about the issues they face. Sergeant Graham is a ground safety technician with the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

FTAC, ALS put their strength to the test
February 3, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman Barry Farese and Airmen 1st Class Jamel McCargo and Tyler Wehrung participate in the tug-of-war portion of the Airman Leadership School and First Term Airmen Center fitness challenge at the base picnic grounds here Feb. 1, 2010. The two organizations hold regular fitness challenges and competitions to promote a positive, team building experience, while boosting the fun of their physical training. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Three Charleston Airmen receive STEP promotions
February 3, 2010 — MORE

Master Sgt. Jason Broadus, left, Tech. Sgt. Brian Worley and Tech. Sgt. Humberto Camara, right, received promotions recently through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. The STEP program is a promotion recognition program used by commanders to recognize outstanding contributions and accomplishments. Sergeant Broadus, aerospace ground equipment craftsman with the 437th Maintenance Squadron, received his promotion Christmas Eve; Sergeant Worley, explosives ordnance disposal craftsman with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, was promoted Dec. 23; and Sergeant Camara, aviation resource manager with the 437th Operations Support Squadron, was promoted Jan. 6. The Airmen were officially promoted by Col. John Wood, 437th Airlift Wing commander, who was joined by Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, and top leaders from each Airman's squadron and group. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Honor Guard Spotlight
February 3, 2010 — Name: Tech. Sgt. Josh GloverHometown: Charleston, S.C.Unit and job title: 628th Medical Group, TRICARE NCO in chargeTime in the Air Force: 19 yearsTime in the honor guard: 16 years total, serving at bases in Kuwait; Ramstein, Germany; Oklahoma; Vicenza, Italy; Hungary; United Arab Emirates and CharlestonWhat inspired you to join the honor guard? I... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Josh Glover, 628th Medical Group TRICARE NCO in charge (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Charleston continues to set the stage for Haiti
February 2, 2010 — MORE

C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Joint Base Charleston, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, McChord AFB, Wash., and Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, await missions to Haiti on the flightline here Jan. 27. As of Feb. 2, Charleston has served as the C-17 stage for more than 240 missions to Haiti, managing a vast number of aircrews supporting Operation Unified Response. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

Cargo keeps coming
February 2, 2010 — MORE

An Air Force forklift operator unloads cargo from a C-17 at Aeroport International Toussaint Louverture in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Jan. 31. The cargo consists of equipment and supplies for supporting relief efforts in Haiti. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Barry Loo)

Keeping the force healthy
February 2, 2010 — MORE

Senior Airman Victoria Marcos administers a vaccine for H1N1 influenza to Airman 1st Class Amos Hommel at the base theater here Jan. 14. The 628th Medical Group is currently administering vaccines to ensure 100 percent compliance for military personnel. The shot is highly encouraged for civilians. Airman Marcos is assigned to the 628 MDG and Airman Hommel is assigned to the 628th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Seventy-three Airmen to receive February promotions
February 2, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 73 Airmen on their February promotions:To Airman: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Kristie Latting437th Maintenance Squadron: Ellen Gruesen628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Andrew Szoke628th Communications Squadron: Douglas Carson628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Carlton CarterTo... MORE

Promotion graphic (U.S. Air Force graphic/Capt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

Bonjour from Charleston
February 2, 2010 — MORE

Katelyn Tharpe proudly displays her Valentine that she colored at the Child Development Center here, Feb. 2. Once finished, the Valentines are going to be delivered to Haitian evacuees by the C-17 air crews flying around the clock missions to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Katelyn Tharpe is the daughter of Staff Sgt. Kenyetta Tharpe who is an Air Force Liason at the Naval Consolidated Brig. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Relief comes by night
February 1, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Whitney Armstrong chains down cargo on a C-17 in Toledo, Ohio, Jan. 30. The C-17 from McChord AFB, Wash., took off from Charleston AFB to pick up cargo in Ohio before departing to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Upon delivering the supplies, the aircraft returned to the United States and made a stop in Orlando, Fla.,to drop off six American evacuees before returning to Charleston AFB. Sergeant Armstrong is a loadmaster with the 179th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)