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Aircraft Loadmasters recognized as AFAs Team of the Year
June 26, 2013 — The Air Force Association proudly announced the AFA 2013 Team of the Year March 29, 2013, honoring the Aircraft Loadmaster career field and singled out a 437th Airlift Wing loadmaster from Joint Base Charleston as a representative of the distinguished career field.Each year, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, along with the major... MORE

Open for business: How recycling kept the pool afloat
June 26, 2013 — Last year the Qualified Recycling Program at Joint Base Charleston recycled more than 925,000 pounds of metal, as well as tons of other materials, preserving natural resources and landfill space, and saving the base more than $146,000 in 2012 for JB Charleston, S.C.Proceeds from the money accrued were put back into JB Charleston, and used on a... MORE

Fireworks safety tips for the 4th of July holiday
June 26, 2013 — With warm weather and time for family events, the Fourth of July holiday can be a fun time with great memories. But, before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.The Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs office reminds everyone that the use of fireworks on the Air Base and Weapons Station is prohibited. If you use... MORE

JB Charleston welcomes new Command Master Chief
June 26, 2013 — "I'm still having fun. I'm still learning."Joint Base Charleston and Naval Support Activity Charleston's new Command Master Chief Joseph Gardner said those words as one of his key messages as he assumed the reigns of leadership from retiring Command Master Chief Billy Cady, earlier this June.Cady retired after 30 years of naval service in a... MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner. (Courtesy photo)

News Briefs - Air Base
June 26, 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

CMC Cady retires after 30 years of service
June 26, 2013 — MORE

Navy Capt. Tom Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, presents a retirement certificate to Master Chief Billy Cady, Naval Support Activity Charleston command master chief June 21, 2013, at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Cady served more than 30 years in the U.S. Navy and is a native of Charleston, S.C., where he enlisted as a seaman in September of 1983. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

JB Charleston NEX presents $7,850 check for 2013 NMCRS fund drive
June 26, 2013 — MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON - WEAPONS STATION, S.C. — Joint Base Charleston Navy Exchange employees, along with JB Charleston leadership, present the local Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society a check in the amount of $7,850 for funds raised during the Spring 2013 NMCRS fund drive campaign June 20, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Left to right: Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity Charleston command master chief, Navy Capt. Thomas Bailey, JB Charleston deputy commander, NEX associates Leanne Elmhorst, Valerie Mabry and Kristina Nagel; David Hastings, Charleston NMCRS director, Col. Richard McComb, JB Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Hallford)

841st Transportation Battalion receives new commander
June 26, 2013 — MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON - WEAPONS STATION, S.C. — Army Col. Charles Brown 597th Transportation Brigade commander, transfers the guidon to the new 841st Transportation Battalion commander, Lt. Col. Brian Memoli, during a change of command ceremony June 20, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Hallford)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
June 26, 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

Warrior Highlight
June 25, 2013 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Andrew Desrosiers, 437th Maintenance Squadron Electro-Environmental systems apprenticewas recently named the 437th Airlift Wing Airman of the Week and will be go on to compete at the Air Mobility Command level. Desrosiers conducts C-17 Globemaster III Home Station Check inspections and in-shop repairs of various aircraft components to include batteries, refrigerators, ovens and lights. He maintains 23 liquid oxygen carts within the ELEN aerospace ground equipment section. Desrosiers also repaired 13 line replaceable units, providing the Air Force with $259,000 in serviceable assets. He also accomplished three major HSC inspections, correcting more than 270 electrical and environmental discrepancies. Additionally, Desrosiers was a key member of a Flotation Equipment Deployment System replacement team which successfully removed and replaced 32 pyrotechnic charges in less than 10 hours, beating the standard time by an astonishing six hours. His hard work and consistent ability to perform at high levels have made him vital to the ELEN section’s success. He is a true example of the professional and hard working Airmen that enable the 437th Airlift Wing to provide safe, precise, reliable aircraft worldwide. (Courtesy photo)