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Red Horse finds warm welcome from family, friends as they return to Charleston
April 17, 2013 — Hundreds of family members and friends waited anxiously in a packed Joint Base Charleston Passenger Terminal for a 747 charter jet carrying nearly 100 Airmen from 560th Red Horse Squadron returning from a six-month deployment April 11.The Air Force Reservists have been deployed as part of the the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron since... MORE

An aircraft carrying the 560th Red Horse Squadron lands at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., April 11, 2013, after completing their first six-month deployment to the Southwest Asia region. The group arrived back home to a cheering crowd of family and friends.. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Joint Base Charleston to celebrate Earth Day
April 17, 2013 — On April 22, Joint Base Charleston will join the rest of the world in celebrating the 43rd observance of Earth Day. Started in 1970, Earth Day was the idea of U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. Nelson was very cognizant of environmental issues plaguing our country and started an effort in the early 1960's to increase environmental awareness... MORE

News Briefs – Weapons Station
April 10, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise... MORE

437th AW Airmen get “innovative”
April 5, 2013 — Leadership from the 437th Airlift Wing visited multiple sections in the wing March 20 - 22, 2013 and highlighted five Airmen for their recent innovative ideas. Captain Coningsby Burdon, 16th Airlift Squadron, Master Sgt. Greg Butler, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Master Sgt. Glenn Hill, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Tech. Sgt... MORE

News Briefs – Weapons Station
April 4, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise... MORE

MCPON visits JB Charleston
April 2, 2013 — Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Michael Stevens, visited Sailors and Airmen at Joint Base Charleston, March 28, 2013. The MCPON began his day at JB Charleston - Air Base with an office call with base leadership, including Col. Richard McComb, JB Charleston commander, Navy Capt. Thomas Bailey, JB Charleston deputy commander, Chief Master Sgt... MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Michael Stevens (third from right) visits Joint Base Charleston leadership during an office call, March 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Afterwards, Stevens visited several commands on JB Charleston – Weapons Station and held two all-hands calls for enlisted Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Hallford)

Dr. Kirby visits JB Charleston
March 27, 2013 — Colonel Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, recently hosted a two-day Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Senior Leader class for all group and squadron leadership. The class, led by Dr. Ken Kirby, included a number of efficiency-based topics including: the 8-step problem solving method, strategic alignment and feployment,... MORE

Dr. Ken Kirby, University of Tennessee - Knoxville professor, listens to a briefing on features of the C-17 Globemaster III during a visit March 18, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Kirby visited the base to train senior leaders on innovation and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century related topics. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

News Briefs – Weapons Station
March 20, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise... MORE

Military Saves Week comes to a close at JB Charleston
March 19, 2013 — The Military Saves Campaign recently wrapped up at Joint Base Charleston, which took place from Feb. 20, 2013 to March 2, 2013. Military Saves Week is a dedicated opportunity for the military and civilian community to come together to emphasize the importance of saving while encouraging individuals to take action.The Airman and Family Readiness and... MORE

Melissa Wrighten (left), Navy Federal Credit Union employee, and Angela Gordon (second to right), Trust Federal Credit Union employee, present gift cards to the winners of the 2013 Joint Base Charleston Military Saves Campaign which took place from Feb. 20, 2013 to March 2, 2013. Military Saves Week is a dedicated opportunity for the military and civilian community to come together to emphasize the importance of saving while encouraging individuals to take action. (Courtesy photo)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
March 13, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise... MORE