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Commander’s Action Line – DFAC carry-out trays
July 16, 2013 — The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to me as the commander of Joint Base Charleston. I would ask that you first give the appropriate base agency a chance to solve the problem, but if you don't get a satisfactory answer, call and leave your feedback at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to 628abw.action@charleston.af.mil. This forum is your... MORE

628th SFS receives new commander
July 15, 2013 — MORE

Lt. Col. James Hodges (right), accepts the guidon from Col. Justin Davey, 628th Mission Support Group commander, during the 628th Security Forces Squadron change of command ceremony July 10, 2013, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Hodges assumed command from Lt. Col. Frances Dorish. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

628th CES welcomes new commander
July 15, 2013 — MORE

Lt. Col Patrick Miller (right) , accepts the guidon from Col. Justin Davey, 628th Mission Support Group commander, during the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron change of command ceremony July 11, 2013, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Miller assumed command from Lt. Col. Aaron Altweis . (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Charleston RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
July 15, 2013 — MORE

Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Naval Support Activity commanding officer, delivers the ceremonial first pitch during Military Appreciation Night July 13, 2013, at the Joseph P. Riley Jr. ballpark in Charleston, S.C. The Charleston RiverDogs hosted Military Appreciation Night to show their support for the local military. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt)

628th SFS Airman earns Levitow award
July 12, 2013 — MORE

Col. Al Miller, 437th Airlift Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Kyle Roman, 628th Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, the John Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 13-E graduation ceremony June 27, 2013, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is awarded for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

628th MDOS receives new commander
July 12, 2013 — MORE

(Left) Col. Judith Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander, passes the 628th Medical Operations Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Luis Otero during the 628th MDOS Change of Command, June 27, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Otero replaced Col. Susan Moran. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Dive into fitness at JB Charleston - Air Base pool
July 11, 2013 — With the temperatures on the rise, some service members may be looking for a cool way to exercise. The pool employees volunteer their free time at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool are dedicating their time this hot summer to offer exercise programs for individuals during their required Physical Training."Aquatic exercising isn't your... MORE

Senior Airman Robert Fortin, 628th Comptroller Squadron separation and retirement technician, and Airman 1st Class Lazaro Lazabal, 628th Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, race on kickboards during a physical training session July 10, 2013, in the pool at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. More than 20 Airmen from the 628th CPTS split into groups and accomplished three workout stations before finishing the PT session with aquatic exercises at the JB Charleston – AB pool. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

U.S. Armed Forces honored by the local community
July 10, 2013 — MORE

Rear Adm. Richard Breckenridge (right), Undersea Warfare Division director, Col. James J. Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander, presents Evelyn Wilhems the Civilian Employee of the Year award on behalf of her husband Paul Wilhems, June 27, 2013, during the “Salute to the Military” ceremony at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, North Charleston, S.C. (From left to right) Jon Rudy of General Dynamics Land Systems Force Protection, the Title Sponsor, and Mr. Stuart Whiteside, Charleston Metro Chamber Chairman of the Board, are also pictured here. Paul Wilhems , a 315th Airlift Wing electro environmental apprentice, performs in-shop and flight-line maintenance on 51 assigned C-17 aircraft and their associated components valued at $10.8 billion. Wilhems volunteered nearly 100 hours of his time to community service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

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

JB Charleston hosts SAPR Down Day
July 10, 2013 — MORE

Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to Airmen and civilians during a sexual assault awareness briefing June 28, 2013, in the Base Theater, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. JB Charleston hosted a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Stand Down Day, which consisted of three “All Calls” hosted by senior leadership. Additionally, all 628th Air Base Wing and 437th AW squadrons held their own group discussions to talk about sexual assault awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)