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Boyce assumes command of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston
June 27, 2013 — Navy Cmdr. Patrick Boyce relieved Cmdr. Chadwick Bryant as the 17th commanding officer of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston during a change of command ceremony June 27, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. Boyce is originally from Greenfield, Wis. He received his commission as an ensign in 1996 through the Naval Reserve Officer Training... MORE

JB CHS welcomes newest senior leadership
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Forty-two technical sergeants were welcomed by friends and family into the senior noncommissioned officer tier during the Senior NCO Induction Ceremony June 21, 2013 at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Within this corps, Airmen transfer from craftsman and supervisors to senior leadership and managerial positions. This ceremony is held annually to commemorate this milestone in an Airman’s career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

JB Charleston - it's a jungle out there
June 26, 2013 — More than 23,000 acres make up the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Weapons Station and North Auxiliary Air Field, where Airmen, Sailors, civilians and their families not only work, but also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and exploring. Although most of the wildlife within the 23,000 acres consists of... MORE

Charlie, the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station twelve foot one inch 600-pound alligator, smiles for the camera June 24, 2013 at Charlie’s Place on JB Charleston – Weapons Station. Charlie and his family have been military residents since the early 1960’s at what was once the U.S. Army Ordnance Depot, which later became the Naval Weapons Station, and is now JB Charleston – Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Air War College recognizes top distance learning student for CY 2012
June 26, 2013 — The U.S. Air Force Air War College recognized Air Force Lt. Col. Cade Gibson, 315th Airlift Wing Maintenance Squadron commander, as its top Distance Learning Program graduate for Calendar Year 2012, and presented him the Academic Excellence Award May 23, 2013 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Gibson was one of 2,566 students who completed the Air War... MORE

Lt. Col. Cade Gibson wins academic excellence award.

NHCC participates in FROT course, life-saving skills
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Sailors from the Naval Health Clinic Charleston practice assembling a decontamination tent before executing their final timed exercise June 21, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The NHCC team participated in a First Receivers Operation Training course designed to educate U.S. Navy Medical First Receivers on life-saving skills required to triage, initiate field treatment, decontaminate and save victims from Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, or Hazardous Material. The 16-hour course consisted of one, eight-hour day of class lecture and a second eight-hour day of "hands-on" teamwork training to include a final "timed" exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

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