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14 Sailors selected to Senior Chief
June 25, 2013 — The following Lowcountry Sailors recently received the news that they were being frocked or advanced to senior chief petty officer. Congratulations to our new Senior Chiefs!Navy Munitions CommandMineman Senior Chief Petty Officer Brandi JimenezNavy Nuclear Power Training Command Machinst's Mate Senior Chief Petty Officer Evan BarnardMMCS Clarence... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Exchange Shoppers Turn Old Phones into Cash
June 24, 2013 — Military shoppers who have an old cell phone or two lying around gathering dust can now trade them in for credit toward a Smart Phone upgrade at the JB Charleston Exchange Mobile Center. A trade-in can result in instant credit toward the purchase of a new Smart Phone, accessory or even insurance for a new phone. The new program, "Trade-Up and... MORE

Medical cost reimbursements add up, save big
June 24, 2013 — The Air Force and Department of Defense provides medical care to their service members, retirees and their beneficiaries. This care is provided through military treatment facilities and through civilian providers that are paid by Tricare or Tricare for Life. The cost of this care runs into the billions each year for the Defense Department. Most... MORE

Could you be the next AMC Icon?
June 24, 2013 — Air Mobility Command is searching for the next AMC Icon. The AMC Icon program is loosely based around the hit TV program, American Idol. All AMC installations will conduct base level talent shows during July and August. Local contestants compete for $1,000 in cash prizes. The top finishing Air Force vocalist will then compete for $2,000 in cash... MORE

1Lt. Nicole White, from Scott Air Force Base, accepts her first place award after performing for a crowd of more than 200 at the Scott Air Force Base club Oct. 25, 2012. Ten performers participated in the 2012 AMC Icon, a contest similar to the famed American Idol in which contestants competed for cash prizes and a spot to perform in the U.S. Air Force Tops in Blue group. 1Lt. Nicole White took the top prize with Staff Sgt. Tiry Crane as the runner up and TSgt Doug Boren in third place. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

628th LRS Airmen transfer weapons for inspection
June 19, 2013 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Theresa Davis, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment technician, unlocks the LRS vault to transfer M-16 rifles to Airmen at the 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training for an inspection June 13, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Davis is armed with an M-9 pistol since she will be escorting the weapons to the CATAM building. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Motorcycle responsibility is the only way to survive riding
June 19, 2013 — The Joint Base Charleston Street Riding Skills Mentorship Program recently held a motorcycle training event June 14, 2013, at JB Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C.The program was created as a structured training session focusing on sharing information, gaining valuable street-riding knowledge and practicing fundamental riding skills in a safe... MORE

Senior Airman Clayton Berry, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, leans his motorcycle into a corner during a training exercise June 14, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The JB Charleston Street Riding Skills Mentorship Program was created as a structured, training session, focusing on sharing information, gaining valuable street-riding knowledge and practicing fundamental riding skills in a safe environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Neal)

Indian Air Force receives first C-17
June 19, 2013 — MORE

(Left) Indian air force Wing Commander Praveen , (middle) Warrant Officer Ap Tripathi, and (right) Junior Warrant Officer Prakish Chand, stand in the cargo bay of the first IAF C-17 Globemaster III June 13, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Indian air force received its first of 10 C-17 Globemaster IIIs from Boeing, with the remainder being delivered through 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

News Briefs - Air Base
June 19, 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

News Briefs – Weapons Station
June 19, 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

C-130 spray away mosquitos
June 18, 2013 — An Air Force Reserve aircrew flying a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, performs aerial spraying of mosquitos June 15, 2013, over Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The insecticide the unit uses is mixed with water to dilute the product. Click here for full slideshow MORE

An Air Force Reserve aircrew flying a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, performs aerial spraying of mosquitos June 15, 2013, over Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The insecticide the unit uses is mixed with water to dilute the product. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)