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Hurricane Preparedness: Evacuations
May 31, 2013 — If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay. It is important for you and your family to know if you are part of a Hurricane Evacuation Zone, the Evacuation Routes and Reversal Plans, and where you will go. Evacuation orders for our area will be announced by these predetermined zonesDuring hurricane evacuation, roads that we travel... MORE

Hurricane Prepardeness Week continues with "Evacuations." When asked to evacuate, do so without delay. (Courtesy Graphic)

News Briefs - Air Base
May 30, 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

A/TA National Board of Officers holds Heritage Panel at JB Charleston
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(From left) Ret. Gen. Walter Kross, Ret. Lt. Gen. Chris Kelly, and Ret. Maj. Gen. Jim Baginski share a laugh during the Mobility Heritage Panel, May 23, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Kross, chairman of the Airlift/ Tanker Association National Board of Officers, and board members, Kelly hosted a Mobility Heritage Panel where they discussed the history of mobility and our role in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
May 30, 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

Airmen honored during CCAF graduation ceremony
May 30, 2013 — Joint Base Charleston held its semi-annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony May 22, 2013, at the JB Charleston - Air Base Theater. One hundred ten graduates were honored. The graduation was highlighted by retired Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, who was the guest speaker. According to Darrell Nesbitt, Joint Base Charleston Air... MORE

Joint Base Charleston held its semi-annual Community College of the Air Force Graduation ceremony May 22, 2013, at the JB Charleston - Air Base Theater, S.C. The graduates, 110 in total, were honored during the ceremony. The graduation was highlighted by retired Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, 16th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, who was the guest speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Losing money, bad decisions through DUIs
May 30, 2013 — Our country is a land of many rights and freedoms for our fellow citizens. Rights also come with great responsibility to ensure that we can continue to enjoy them.One of the freedoms is being able to responsibly enjoy a drink once a person turns 21-years-old, but being irresponsible with alcohol can be a costly and deadly decision."Unfortunately... MORE

A wrecked vehicle reminds drivers of the consequences of drinking and driving June 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston –Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

May brings advancement notices: Bravo Zulu!
May 30, 2013 — The following Sailors were frocked or advanced to their new pay grade after the results of the March 2013 Navy-wide advancement exams were released last week. Frocking allows Sailors to assume the title and increased responsibilities of their new rank, but in many cases, they aren't actually paid for their promotion until they are actually advanced... MORE

Be prepared: Disaster prevention
May 30, 2013 — "Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all."Disaster prevention should include:· Developing a Family Plan · Creating a Disaster Supply Kit · Securing your home · Having a pet plan If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay. However, evacuations... MORE

One of JB Charleston’s own selected as State Military Youth of the Year
May 29, 2013 — The Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Youth Center candidate garnered the 2013 South Carolina military-affiliated Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.Kimberly King, a Goose Creek High School sophomore, competed against 11 other military youth April 26 at the state contest held in Columbia, S.C. Kimberly is the daughter of retired Chief... MORE

Kimberly King, 2013 South Carolina military-affiliated Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year recipient, displays her state plaque in recognition of her achievement from earlier this May. She will compete for the Southeast regional Youth of the Year during the week of June 17. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Hallford)

Stand up and shout out on World No Tobacco Day, May 31
May 29, 2013 — May 31 could be just another day - or you could make it the day you choose to stand up and shout out against tobacco! Make your voice heard by joining Quit Tobacco - Make Everyone Proud and the World Health Organization for World No Tobacco Day, and take on the challenge to be tobacco-free for 24 hours. Make it happen!Those 24 hours without tobacco... MORE