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M-ASAP program enhances aviation safety
August 23, 2011 — The 437th Maintenance Group is leading the way in aviation safety through adept utilization of the Military Aviation Safety Action Program. M-ASAP is an anonymous mishap reporting system program designed to enhance aviation safety by encouraging subject matter experts within affected work centers to report possible safety concerns. This...

Enjoy your camping trip while staying healthy
August 23, 2011 — Cookouts and picnics are frequent and honored traditions of summer, a time for family and friends to gather, socialize and have fun. But, summer outings can be ruined if safe food handling and preparation techniques aren't observed. Hot summer temperatures can help food-borne bacteria multiply at a rapid pace, spoiling food and causing illness. The...

Hurricane Irene targets U.S. coast
August 23, 2011 —

New addition to the 628th Medical Group
August 23, 2011 — Congratulations ... it's a Teddy! The 628th Medical Group will welcome a new addition Sept. 7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open Teddy's Child Watch. Located in the former Immunizations Clinic on the first floor of the main clinic, Teddy's is a free, children's waiting room with short-term staff supervision of children of military...

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001
August 23, 2011 — A 9/11 memorial service will be held at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will include songs from the Mount Moriah's Choir and the Charleston Men's Chorus. Other participants include the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy and the Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard as well as guest...

Day of Caring needs volunteers
August 23, 2011 — Servicemembers and civilians working at Joint Base Charleston will have the opportunity to give back to the local community by participating in the United Way's 2011 National Day of Caring Sept 9. Volunteers will be conducting neighborhood service projects in Charleston. More than 35 projects were requested within local neighborhoods and volunteers...

ALS awards John Levitow award
August 23, 2011 —

437AMXS; Making things happen…
August 18, 2011 — The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue Unit at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base provided facilities and services for a detachment of F-16 Fighting Falcons Aug. 14 to 17. The F-16s are assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Eastover, S.C., and on Noble Eagle alert. Due to a three-night, airfield seizure...

Lenders must send consumers credit score
August 17, 2011 — A new rule benefiting borrowers began July 21. Now, consumers will get an explanation when they don't receive the best interest rate or are turned down on a student loan, automobile loan or credit card application.This new regulation requires lenders to send the applicant a free copy of the credit score it used to arrive at its decision. The new...

Riverdogs Military Appreciation Night
August 17, 2011 — The Charleston RiverDogs will host their final Military Appreciation Night of the season Sept. 1, at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park as the RiverDogs take on the Ashville Tourists. Game time is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.All military personnel, support staff and family members will be admitted free with a military I.D. Free tickets are also available at the...