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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"... MORE

Senior Airman Arthur Eschenburg from the 437th Maintenance Squadron was recently selected to join the Air Force Honor Guard team at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. In less than two months, the couple will depart to join 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. MORE

Staff Sgt. Ebony Holt reaches for a dental instrument while cleaning a patient's teeth at the Deily Dental Clinic June 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the cleaning and polishing is to leave the surfaces of the teeth clean and smooth so bacteria is unable to stick, leaving the patient with a better chance of keeping their teeth clean during regular home care. Sergeant Holt is a dental assistant with the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

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... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Roy “Allen” Foster Jr., 437th Maintenance Squadron assistant munitions flight chief

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... MORE

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... MORE

Judge Advocate Badge, U.S. Air Force graphic. Image is 7x6 inches @ 300 ppi.

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... MORE

The White House Communications Agency is looking for highly dedicated and professional active duty Airmen to provide state of the art communications support to the President of the United States. WHCA job vacancies will be posted through EQUAL Plus on the Airman Management System 12 to 18 months from the date of the projected vacancy.

Charleston Airmen defeat summer heat
July 26, 2010 — Three communication and navigation specialist beat the heat and replaced a very high frequency antenna connector July 23, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.With the temperature close to 100 degrees, the Charleston Airmen were able to replace the bad connector and stay cool inside the belly of the C-17 Globemaster III by using a portable air... MORE

Staff Sgt. Charlie Watson and Senior Airman Jonathan Kiger work together to connect the air hose of a portable air conditioning unit to supply cool air inside the belly of a C-17 Globemaster III, July 23, 2010, at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Sergeant Watson is a communication and navigation specialist with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here and Senior Airman Watson is a communication and navigation specialist with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Shane Ellis)

So, you think you're smarter than a 5th grader?
July 21, 2010 — Throughout a given week across America, many enjoy popular programming which provides entertainment of individuals placed in the academic spotlight, but few laugh when it's for real.Sweaty palms, almost clammy. Dry mouth and weak knees. Every thought from a late night study session is clinging for life to tired brain cells. It's the feeling right... MORE

The Department of Defense is currently funding an online tutoring program for military children provided by Tutor.com. Eligible service members and their families connect to expert tutors online for help with homework, test preparation and academic skills in all core subjects at no charge. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Key Spouses play important role within squadrons
July 14, 2010 — Even though you might not know it, they are there when you need them; waiting in the wings to provide assistance in the event the need arises. Who are these people? They are the key spouses who can be found in any of the organizations across the base. So what exactly is a key spouse you might ask? "A key spouse plays a support role for the... MORE

Vigilant warriors, constant servants
July 14, 2010 — Nearly 60 percent of all U.S. and Coalition Airmen, Soldiers and Marines deaths since the beginning of 2010 have been by improvised explosive devises alone. Additionally, just this year, more than 250 Afghan civilians have had their lives cut short by IED's, making it the deadliest war activity in today's fight. In a month where our nation... MORE

Staff Sgt. Christopher Ferrell is pictured here during his last deployment to the Middle East. Sergeant Ferrell is part of the small Air Force explosive ordnance disposal career field that, despite their size, leave a large footprint overseas. The main focus of an EOD technician in the theater is rendering safe any type of explosive device. Sergeant Ferrell is an EOD technician with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (Courtesy Photo)