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628 CES lights the way ahead
September 8, 2010 — When it comes to finding ways to keep Joint Base Charleston "green" it's safe to say the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron here will find ways to make it happen.The newest project to go green at JB CHS involves Induction lighting as the way ahead."What we are doing is changing out existing mercury vapor or high pressure sodium fixtures and installing... MORE

Airman provides insight into 6-month tour in Afghanistan
August 18, 2010 — On Nov. 7, 2009, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Varney, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Constructing Flight within the 628th Contracting Squadron here at Joint Base Charleston, said goodbye to his wife and their two children, packed his mobility bag and boarded a jet for a six-month deployment to the Middle East. The Holbrook, Mass., native entered the... MORE

CMSAF shares perspective about readiness, development, resiliency
August 18, 2010 — The Air Force's top NCO spoke at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference Aug. 17, citing readiness, deliberate development and resiliency among Airmen and their families as his main focuses.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy said statistics of 40,000 Airmen deployed and 133,000 in combatant commands across... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy speaks to an audience of hundreds attending the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference Aug. 17, 2010, in Atlanta. Some of his key points were joint/coalition readiness, deliberate development and resiliency among Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Spotlight on sponsorship: Lending a helping hand
August 17, 2010 — When Staff Sgt. Jason Mark exited the highway in his 26-foot moving truck after dropping off his wife and 10-month-old baby at his in-laws house, he did not expect to see them for a couple of weeks. He had just driven down from Watertown, N.Y., where the family had lived the last four years while he worked as an Air Force recruiter. Now, with less... MORE

Warrior of the Week – Airman 1st Class Joshua Cox
August 17, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Joshua Cox is a member of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston since the spring of 2009. He is currently serving in the Middle East with the 451st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron on his first deployment.Airman Cox performs deployed duties as a journeyman in the supply... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
August 11, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization is open to all pay grades from E-1 through E-6. The next First 6 meeting is scheduled for August 26 at 11 a.m. in the First Term Airmen Center... MORE

Commander's Spotlight: Maj. Tyr Brenner, 628 CONS
August 11, 2010 — The 628th Contracting Squadron recently welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here. Maj. Tyr Brenner, who attended the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., before coming to Charleston, replaced Lt. Col. Randy Culbreth who is now assigned to the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angles AFB,... MORE

Maj. Tyr Brenner, 628th Contracting Squadron commander

Reading finale ends children's 'Voyage': more school season fun in store
August 11, 2010 — This photo slideshow highlights the base library's summer reading finale hosted Aug. 7 at the picnic grounds on Joint Base Charleston. The seven-week program with the theme of "Voyage to Book Island" concluded with fun and family with plenty of food and activities to celebrate the participants' achievements.To view the slideshow, click here.For... MORE

Stephanie Wright holds tightly as she glides to safety at the base picnic grounds during the base library's summer reading finale Aug. 7, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The picnic grounds proved an action-packed setting for children who participated in the program. Stephanie performed aerial acrobatics while accompanied by her five siblings as the children's "Voyage to Book Island" came to a close. Stephanie is the daughter of Tech. Sgt. Stephen Wright who is with the 81st Aerial Port Squadron and is currently deployed to the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Warrior of the Week - Senior Airman Luke Braun
August 10, 2010 — Senior Airman Luke Braun is a member of the 628th Communications Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for more than three years. After completing initial technical training in 2007, he arrived in Charleston with his family, his wife, Jennifer, and their son William.Currently, Airman Braun is serving on a deployment at an... MORE

Senior Airman Luke Braun, 628th Communications Squadron communications security manager

Back to school success starts at home
August 10, 2010 — With the kids heading back to school, parents are preparing for the new school year as well, purchasing new school clothes, school supplies and, most importantly, setting the stage for school success.But how can parents create an environment where a student can excel? What are some of the things parents can do to support their children's... MORE