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Gun owners need to know JB Charleston's firearms policy
July 24, 2013 — Housing residents on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and Weapons Station are required to register all firearms stored in Military Family Housing on base. If an MFH resident wishes to store a firearm in their resident, they must complete an Air Force Form 1314, Firearms Registration, and submit it to the Housing Office and the 628th Security Forces... MORE

Maintenance Group Spouse Orientation Tour 2013
July 24, 2013 — Airmen and families from the 437th Maintenance Group participated in a Spouse Orientation Tour June 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The purpose of the tour was to familiarize family members with the mission and aircraft of the 437th MXG, and to provide the opportunity to see what their mothers, fathers and spouses were doing when... MORE

JB Charleston loads Dyess C-130 for South American humanitarian mission
July 24, 2013 — MORE

A C-130J-30 from the 317th Airlift Group, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, waits to be loaded during an early morning cargo load July 23, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The C-130J-30 was loaded with rations and supplies bound for Bogota. The C-130J-30 is a stretch version of the C-130J, a proven, highly reliable and affordable airlifter. The C-130J-30 adds 15 feet to the fuselage, increasing usable space in the cargo compartment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
July 24, 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

628th MSG Change of Command
July 23, 2013 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb (left), Joint Base Charleston commander, hands the guidon to Col. Michael Mongold, during the 628th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony July 18, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Mongold was commissioned in 1991 through the Air Force ROTC program at West Virginia University. He entered the Air Force as a Civil Engineer officer assigned to Altus Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Neal)

Dorm 461 wins Quarterly Dorm Challenge
July 22, 2013 — MORE

Maj. Joseph Wingo, 628th Communications Squadron commander, presents the Dorm Challenge trophy to Dorm 461, winners of the Dorm Challenge July 19, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The quarterly competition is a Wing initiative intended to encourage resident interaction and camaraderie as part of Comprehensive Airman Fitness. The Dorm Challenge consisted of push-ups, sit-ups, and games of cornhole and basketball. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

Arizona Cardinals WR holds Pro Camp at Joint Base Charleston
July 19, 2013 — MORE

1st Lt. Matt Coates, 437th Operations Support Squadron chief of intelligence readiness, prepares to throw a ball to a child during the Andre Roberts Pro Camp, July 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. More than 100 base children attended the Andre Roberts Pro Camp on July 15-16. The camp was paid for by Roberts, enabling the children to attend for free. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Mission continues after dark
July 18, 2013 — MORE

Aircrew members perform pre-flight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III before take-off to practice combat on-loading and off-loading July 17, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing work around the clock on the flightline to provide combat-ready C-17A aircrews, mission support personnel and processes for 53 assigned aircraft to meet White House, Department of State and Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed global deployment, employment and resupply of Department of Defense and allied forces via air-land and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Local AT/A chapter sponsors CGO leadership forum
July 18, 2013 — Members of the Lowcountry Chapter of the Airlift/Tanker Association are launching a new program that will serve as leadership forums between Airmen and senior military leaders. The forums will host a variety of leaders from different backgrounds to share their lessons and experiences with today's Airmen.The first event, scheduled for 12 p.m., July,... MORE

JB Charleston LOA visits SC Ports Authority
July 17, 2013 — MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Logistics Officer Association - Globemaster Chapter recently received a tour of the South Carolina Ports Authority, June 20, 2013. The group of 11 military and civilians received a bird's eye view of how a vibrant commercial seaport operates day-to-day, how import and export containers are processed, how dockside cranes operate, and how the Ports Authority is planning for the future. The presentation and tour took place at the Port of Charleston's Wando Welch Terminal in Mount Pleasant, S.C. The Port of Charleston processes $63 billion in international trade each year and facilitates one in 11 jobs statewide. The Port operates the state’s vital seaport assets in Charleston and Georgetown and recently projected $123 million in capital spending, which equates to 6% in container growth overall. (Courtesy photo)