Features - Page 39

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,...

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...

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...

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...

437 MXS Airman selected for Air Force Honor Guard
August 4, 2010 — Trading skills steeped in the nuts and bolts of aerospace ground equipment, an Airman with the 437th Maintenance Squadron here is preparing for an honorable mission far from the edges of the Charleston flightline.Senior Airman Arthur Eschenburg and his wife Rebecca will be embarking on the next phase of their life together with the "Chief's Own"...

The war on cavities never stops
August 3, 2010 — This photo slideshow highlights the consistent work of members of the 628th Medical Group's Deily Dental Clinic to provide Joint Base Charleston the highest quality dental care in the war on cavities.Click here to view the slideshow.

Warrior of the Week - Tech. Sgt. Roy "Allen" Foster Jr.
July 28, 2010 — Tech. Sgt. Roy "Allen" Foster Jr. is a member of the 437th Maintenance Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for more than four years.Having recently returned from a deployment to the Middle East with the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Balad, Sergeant Foster has rejoined Team Charleston as the 437 MXS...

Time to test your energy I.Q.
July 28, 2010 — Everyone uses energy every day, but how many people think twice when flipping a light switch or turning a key to start a car? Does anyone ever think where that energy comes from and how everyday activities became so intertwined with fossil fuels?Man first harvested natural energy sources though burning wood and inventing devices to tap into the...

Legal guidelines for scratching the political itch
July 27, 2010 — When it comes to the democratic process, everyone is encouraged to register to vote, study the issues and candidates, and ultimately vote as part of their civic obligations.Beyond these basic actions, as primary and general elections approach, military members and Department of Defense civilian employees may start feeling the itch become more...

Gain experience, career depth with special duty openings
July 27, 2010 — Department of Defense courier duty Numerous opportunities to serve in the U.S. Transportation Command Defense Courier Division are now available. Open to all Air Force Specialty Codes, a tour as a defense courier offers many advantages to those seeking a unique special duty opportunity. The courier division encompasses 18 stations around the world...