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On the road again
May 29, 2013 — Private motor vehicle mishaps continue to be the number one cause of fatalities in the Air Force during the summer. Although the percentage of PMV-related fatalities during the previous three Critical Days of Summer campaigns (2010, 2011, 2012) has decreased slightly (75 percent, 72 percent and 69 percent, respectively), it remains, by far, the... MORE

Critical Days of Summer: common sense and planning ahead
May 29, 2013 — Each year, the Department of Defense conducts the "Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign.The Memorial Day weekend we just celebrated, marked the official start of this year's campaign with the theme: "Safe-n-Sound, All Year Round." Although the critical days of summer only runs until September 3rd, this year's theme shows you are valued every... MORE

Hurricane Hazards – Destructive Winds
May 29, 2013 — High Winds: Hurricanes are classified using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale based on their sustained wind speed. Tropical storm-force winds are strong enough to be dangerous to those caught in them. For this reason, emergency managers plan on having their evacuations complete and their personnel sheltered before the onset of tropical... MORE

34 JB Charleston Airmen selected for master sergeant
May 28, 2013 — More than 3,800 technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant, Air Force officials said today. The 3,841 selected represent 18.71 percent of the 20,528 eligible. The list of selectees was released May 23, at 8 a.m. Congratulations to Team Charleston's newest master sergeant selects!628th Air Base WingLynn Scholl628th... MORE

(U.S. Air Force Graphic / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Hurricane Preparedness Week: 2013: Hurricane Hazards
May 28, 2013 — Tuesday: Hurricane Hazards - Storm Surge and Flooding"The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge."Storm surge is water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. It can reach heights well over 20 feet and can span hundreds of miles of coastline and is by far the... MORE

Hurricane season nearing - be prepared
May 22, 2013 — June 1 is the start of a six-month-long hurricane season for the Atlantic coastal area. Do you have a plan made for your family in the event Charleston gets hit with a hurricane? Are all the members in your family familiar with this plan? Do you have an emergency kit ready with a battery-powered radio, first aid kit, prescription meds and important... MORE

JB Charleston celebrates Police Week
May 22, 2013 — Joint Base Charleston hosted events including the "Guns and Hoses" fitness challenge, a shooting competition, chili cook-off and a retreat ceremony to recognize National Police Week and the services and sacrifices of U.S. law enforcement personnel. Click here for full slideshow MORE

Tech. Sgt. Shaun Horn, 628th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, holds the United States’ flag while Staff Sgt. Adam Thompson, 628th SFS Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, Senior Airman Jonathan Breed, 628th SFS armorer, and Airman 1st Class Heather Miller, 628th SFS patrolman, salute during the Police Week Retreat ceremony May 17, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 628th Security Forces Squadron hosted events including the "Guns and Hoses" fitness challenge, a shooting competition, chili cook-off and a retreat ceremony. National Police Week recognizes the services and sacrifices of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Military spouses honored at JB Charleston - Air Base
May 22, 2013 — The Airman and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, along with the Air Base Chapel and other off-base agencies, opened their doors to celebrate and honor military spouses with cake, punch and a resiliency class in recognition of Military Spouse Month May 16, 2013. "It was meant to be a day of recognizing our spouses for... MORE

Brandi Varnes, wife of Staff. Sgt. Christopher Varnes, shares a laugh with Meighan Altwies, wife of Lt. Col. Aaron Altwies, as Altwies holds Varnes’ baby during the Military Spouse Appreciation Event May 16, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The event was meant to be a day of recognizing military spouses for their important support roles as well as giving them recognition for the sacrifices they make every day. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

AMC offers development tool for mentors
May 21, 2013 — Get mentored or get left behind. Air Force development opportunities are becoming more competitive and without proper guidance an officer stands the chance of missing important milestones. While still a mystery to most, Air Mobility Command's ribbon chart is a mighty, yet highly underutilized developmental tool for mentorship. Officers must embrace... MORE

News Briefs – Weapons Station
May 21, 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