News

Saving energy pays off!
June 18, 2013 — As Joint Base Charleston's Energy Manager, Jeff Morgan, has been actively searching for energy savings opportunities for a while now. Replacing outdated or inefficient equipment, such as lighting and HVAC equipment, is just one of several ways to lower energy consumption in our base facilities. Though there are many projects planned for future... MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and the JB Charleston Energy Team receive an incentive check of $25,250 during the Energy Management Steering Group meeting June 13, 2013 at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (Courtesy Photo)

437th AW leadership perform C-17 wheel maintenance
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Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Dennis Dabney, 437th Maintenance Group commander, visited the 437th Maintenance Squadron Wheel and Tire shop, June 13, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Hartford and Dabney pitched in to help perform maintenance on C-17 wheel assemblies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Robert Wilkinson)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
June 12, 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

News Briefs - Air Base
June 12, 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

Twenty years of C-17s at JB Charleston
June 12, 2013 — June 14, 2013, marks the 20th anniversary of the delivery of the first C-17 Globemaster III to then Charleston Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force. 'The Spirit of Charleston,' tail number 89-1192, landed at Charleston AFB at approximately 10:45 a.m. June 14, 1993, and was piloted by Gen. Merrill McPeak, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force at the... MORE

Sen. Strom Thurmond, South Carolina Senator from 1954 until 2003, at the podium, welcomes the first C-17 Globemaster III during arrival ceremonies June 14, 1993, at the Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force Graphic / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

JB Charleston endures Tropical Storm
June 12, 2013 — MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III is towed into position on the flightline to be chained in place due to approaching tropical storm Andrea June 6, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The storm’s projected intensity was not strong enough to warrant evacuation, but the aircraft were chained as a precaution. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Fair showcases education opportunities
June 12, 2013 — Joint Base Charleston held its annual education fair at the Education and Training Center on the Air Base, May 30, 2013, with more than 36 colleges and universities in attendance. The JB Charleston Education Fair was open to all military, family members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians."This education fair is a great way for local and... MORE

A Joint Base Charleston Airman speaks with representatives from one of the universities in attendance at an Education Fair May 30, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Courtesy photo)

Critical Days of Summer: Be a Wingman/Shipmate
June 12, 2013 — We've heard talk about being a good Wingman or Shipmate and how it relates to safety. Is it "lip service" or is it valid? The answer depends upon your perspective; perspective in this case means whether or not you've experienced the death or injury of a family member, friend or co-worker due to a safety mishap.If you've never been through the... MORE

JB Charleston in DUI Condition Yellow
June 12, 2013 — Due to a May 27, 2013, motorcycle accident in which an Airman was determined to be under the influence of alcohol (over the legal limit of 0.08) the DUI condition at Joint Base Charleston has moved from Green to Yellow. So, what does this mean for Airmen at JB Charleston?Per the 2013 JB Charleston Driving under the Influence Battle Plan , DUI... MORE

Med group teams up with Reach Out and Read
June 12, 2013 — The 628th Medical Group Pediatrics Clinic has teamed up with the Reach out and Read organization to provide free books to military children when they visit their pediatrician for a Well Baby check up at the JB Charleston - Air Base Medical Clinic at JB Charleston, S.C. The books, donated by a local business are part of a growing program designed to... MORE