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Joint Base Safety Office implementing new measures against growing flocks
September 25, 2013 — The Joint Base Charleston Safety Office and local representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working together to address a growing problem on the installation.Concentrations of non-migratory Canadian Geese on air base property have steadily increased this year, with some flocks numbering more than 100 birds.The geese are a nuisance... MORE

News Briefs – Air Base
September 25, 2013 — All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.October 01 A "My New Space" class will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the... MORE

Our Top Photo of the Week
September 24, 2013 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Sean Veney, 437th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, prepares his video monitor and borescope before beginning a borescopic engine inspection on a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 23, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston –Air Base, S.C. A borescopic engine inspection involves checking the combustion chamber, blades and the first stage high pressure turbine for any cracks, burns or deformation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Reeves)

Our Top Story: Meet the Joint Base Commander
September 24, 2013 — "I've heard about Southern hospitality my whole life, and now, actually getting to experience it, it's pretty impressive." These are the first impressions of Col. Jeff DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander. DeVore took command at a change of command ceremony Aug. 29, 2013, after serving as the commander of the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group... MORE

Brig. Gen. Randall Guthrie, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jeffrey DeVore during the JB Charleston Change of Command ceremony, Aug. 29, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base. DeVore, previously the commander of the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group, Southwest Asia, officially assumed command from Col. Richard McComb during the change of command ceremony. McComb will be assuming duties at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. As the JB Charleston commander, McComb provided installation support to a total force of more than 86,000 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents and retirees across both the Air Base and Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

JB Charleston hosts POW/MIA retreat ceremony
September 23, 2013 — MORE

Members from each military branch run with their respective service flags to the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base parade grounds for the start of the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Retreat ceremony Sept. 20, 2013, at JB Charleston, S.C. Teams from various joint base units took part in a vigil run around the base track, carrying the POW/MIA flag around the track non-stop for 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

POW-MIA Run
September 20, 2013 — MORE

MSgt. Scott Boone, 315th Security Forces Squadron security forces operations superintendent runs with the United States Air Force flag during the POW/MIA Run Sept. 20, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Different units from the joint base carried the flag for 30-minute increments from 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in honor of all POWs and MIAs. Over 660 runners participated in the vigil and logged nearly 2,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Neal)

Honoring our POW/MIA servicemembers
September 20, 2013 — MORE

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Hanton speaks at the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Luncheon Sept. 20, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Hanson was taken as a prisoner in North Vietnam after his F-4 Phantom was shot down during a search and rescue mission June 27, 1972, and held until his release on March 28, 1973. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Reeves)

Maj Gen Martin visits Charleston, speaks with 628th Airmen
September 18, 2013 — Maj. Gen. Frederick Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, conducted a two-day visit of Joint Base Charleston Sept. 16 and 17, touring the base, as well as concluding his visit by hosting an All Call in the JB Charleston - Air Base Theater. The commander's visit included tours of the Airman & Family readiness center, the 628th Civil... MORE

Maj. Gen. Frederick Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, speaks to 628th Air Base Wing personnel during his visit Sept. 17, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The commander's visit included tours of the Airman & Family readiness Center, the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and Joint Base mission partners including the 841st Transportation Battalion, Army Strategic Logistics Activity - Charleston, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston and Navy training units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base receives new SARC
September 18, 2013 — The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base officially welcomed its new Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Coordinator on Aug. 26, 2013.Florine King, JB Charleston - Air Base SARC, came to Charleston from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, where she was the installation SARC for more than two years. "I'm very excited to be here and to help improve an... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
September 18, 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 Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to... MORE