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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

Team Charleston recognizes May's Diamond Sharp recipients
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Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Airman 1st Class John Mackey, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation apprentice, as a Diamond Sharp award winner during a ceremony May 7, 2013, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Service members, family members attend JB Charleston Base Picnic
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Staff Sgt. Ryan Yeager, 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory supervisor, kneels down at the end of a slide to catch his son Levi, age 2, while his wife Danielle and Levi’s twin brother Landon send Levi on his way May 3, 2013, at the Joint Base Charleston Base Picnic. The base picnic was a free two-day event which included free food, drinks and a live band for all Team Charleston members and their families to enjoy. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Commander's Challenge tests Team Charleston's fitness
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Participants begin the Commander’s Challenge Run May 3, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Commander's Challenge is held monthly to test Team Charleston's fitness abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

15th AS returns from deployment
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Lt. Col. Dave Owens, 15th Airlift Squadron commander, hugs his 7-year old daughter Katelyn, while his wife Renee watches May 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., after the 15th AS returned from a two-month deployment to Southwest Asia Owens was also met by his 11-year old son Jack. The squadron flew 1,000 sorties while safely moving 40 million pounds of cargo and 5,000 passengers throughout the area of responsibility. The squadron also precisely executed 33 combat airdrops resupplying forward operating bases throughout Southwest Asia with 900 bundles of supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Weapons Station Library re-opens, saves joint base $90,000
May 8, 2013 — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the grand re-opening of the Weapons Station Branch Library May 7, 2013, at building 732 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Col. Richard McComb, JB Charleston commander, gave opening remarks for the ceremony and cut the ribbon to open the library.The library was closed from Sept. 17, 2012 to Oct. 5, 2012, for... MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Angela Aschenbrenner, JB Charleston Libraries director, cut the ribbon during the grand re-opening of the Weapons Station Branch Library May 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The library re-opened after being closed for renovations in September 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt)

National NMCRS fund drive extended
May 8, 2013 — Sailors and Marines onboard Joint Base Charleston ─ Weapons Station have contributed more than $100,000 to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society 2013 fund drive as of the original fund drive end date of April 30, 2013.The National NMCRS fund drive, started March 1 and has been extended through May 15 to accommodate last-minute donations. With... MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON — WEAPONS STATION, S.C. —Naval Support Activity Charleston Executive Officer Cmdr. Marquis Patton (far left) and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Director David Hastings (far right) present certificates of appreciation to 2013 fund drive keyworkers, NSA Charleston Administrative Officer Lt. William Sever, NSA Charleston Command Master Chief Billy Cady, and Petty Officers 2nd Class Keith Rollinghoff and Ralph Palmer of Naval Munitions Command. The Charleston area NMCRS fund drive raised more than $100,000 to directly support active-duty Sailors and Marines, their families and retirees. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Hallford)

News Briefs - Air Base
May 8, 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 8, 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

#1 LRS dominates #2 APS, wins base soccer championship
May 7, 2013 — On a cloudy and windy, 72-degree afternoon, the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Soccer team managed to not only beat sloppy field conditions, but also dismantle the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, 8 - 2, to capture the Joint Base Charleston Intramural Soccer Championship, May 2, 2013.A short-season that began in mid-March finally wrapped up in the... MORE

Members from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 437th Aerial Port Squadron race to the ball during the Intramural Soccer Championship May 2, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.. The 628th LRS soccer team defeated the 437th APS soccer team 8 – 2 in the championship game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)