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C-17 Globemaster III sunset
May 15, 2013 — MORE

C-17 Globemaster III’s sit on the flightline as the sun sets May 9, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

News Briefs - Air Base
May 15, 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
May 15, 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

SAI/AFSA host Dorm Tailgate Party
May 15, 2013 — MORE

Contestants rush to eat as many hot dogs as they can during the Dorm Tailgate Party Hot Dog Eating contest May 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Tailgate Party was designed to strengthen social ties among dorm members and enhance their esprit de corps. The party was sponsored by the Single Airman's Initiative Program and the Air Force Sergeants Association, and included a dirty truck competition, a hot dog eating contest, a basketball tournament and a live DJ. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

437th OSS Airman earns Levitow Award for ALS Class 13-D
May 15, 2013 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Al Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Drew Cody , 437th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, the Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 13-D graduation ceremony May 9, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is awarded for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Low Country A/TA to host National Board of Officers Spring Meeting
May 15, 2013 — The Low Country Chapter of the Airlift/Tanker Association will host the National A/TA Board of Officers Spring Board Meeting May 23-24, 2013. The National A/TA Board of Officers consists of approximately 25 retired military, ranging from one- to four-star generals, along with other officers, senior noncommissioned officers and civilians, and is led... MORE

Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston receives eighth consecutive accreditation recommendation
May 15, 2013 — The Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, received its eighth consecutive 100 percent compliance accreditation recommendation during an April audit and inspection from the American Correctional Association. NAVCONBRIG Charleston is the only correctional facility in the United States to achieve the unique... MORE

LOA Members Participate in Professional Development
May 13, 2013 — In an environment of increased fiscal constraints it is still possible to get the much needed professional development for our Air Force Logistics Officers. The Middle Georgia Chapter Logistics Officer Association hosted nine Charleston Globemaster Chapter members at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., April 11 - 12, 2013. With recent budgetary... MORE

Members from the Middle Georgia Robins and Charleston Globemaster Logistics Officer Association tour the avionics back shop, April 11, 2013, at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The Middle Georgia Chapter Logistics Officer Association hosted nine Charleston Globemaster Chapter members at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., April 11 – 12, 2013. With recent budgetary constraints, the Globemaster Chapter members took the initiative and organized this professional development trip made possible by leadership approving permissive temporary duty, personal vehicles used for transportation, and government lodging at the expense of the members in attendance.
(Courtesy photo)

CMSAF James Cody holds Airmen’s Call
May 13, 2013 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks to the crowd during an Airmen’s Call May 9, 2013, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Cody talked about sequestration, potential changes to the enlisted evaluation system, and the idea of using a board to select Airmen for promotion to the rank of master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Preparation key for 16th AS deployment
May 9, 2013 — One of the most stressful tasks for any squadron is preparing for a combat deployment. For the 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., this task was complicated as Air Mobility Command shortened deployment cycles, moving the deployment two months ahead of schedule. With the help of numerous agencies from the 437th... MORE