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Army Wives meet with military families
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Actress Catherine Bell, from the television show Army Wives, signs an autograph during a meet and greet session April 26, 2013, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Army Wives tells the story of four women and one man who are brought together by their common bond - they all have military spouses. The series is based on the book "Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives" by Tanya Biank and is produced by ABC Television Studio and The Mark Gordon Company. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

628th ABW holds April promotion ceremony
May 1, 2013 — The 628th Air Base Wing held its monthly promotion ceremony April 30, 2013, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Twenty six Airmen received promotions. Congratulation to April's promotes:628th Civil Engineer SquadronSenior Airman Paul ManningSenior Airman Feliks ShanginStaff Sgt. Ross KreikemeierTech. Sgt. Stephanie... MORE

Members of Joint Base Charleston pose for a group photo with Col. Richard McComb, JB Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Al Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, after a promotion ceremony April 30, 2013, at JB Charleston. 26 members of JB Charleston were recently promoted. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Airmen, family members participate in ‘Take Back the Night Walk’
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Chief Master Sgt. Robert Scarlett, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance superintendent, gives the opening remarks at the “Take Back the Night Walk” April 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The event marked the end of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Dodgeball tournament promotes sexual assault awareness
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More than 75 individuals participated in a dodgeball tournament April 25, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The 17-team tournament was held to help promote sexual assault awareness. ‘Ball of Duty,’ a team from Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic won the tournament. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Hallford)

NBC’s TODAY Show visits Joint Base Charleston
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Trisha Gallaway, 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs specialist, assists Sara Haines, NBC TODAY Show correspondent, with a flight suit during Haines’ visit April 19, 2013, to Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Haines interviewed Airmen from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 14th Airlift Squadron, 628th Security Forces Squadron Ravens team and 437th Aerial Port Squadron for an upcoming segment of the TODAY Show. Each interview included hands-on interaction with Airmen who explained their jobs and roles in achieving the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

NNPTC spikes out sexual assault
May 1, 2013 — The Naval Nuclear Power Training Command hosted "Spike Out Sexual Assault," a volleyball tournament to raise awareness of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month April 26, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C.Thirty-six teams from three commands, including Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic and NNPTC... MORE

Sailors compete in a volleyball tournament April 26, 2013, at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., as part of sexual assault awareness month. The event helped collect donations for local organizations committed to assisting victims of rape and sexual assault and raised sexual assault awareness among staff and students. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jason Pastrick / Released)

TCSC holds silent auction: raises money for scholarships
May 1, 2013 — The 2013 Silver Wings Scholarship Silent Auction, hosted by the Team Charleston Spouses Club, was held April 19, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C."The auction helped us raise funds for our annual scholarships," said Nikki Weeks, TCSC board member and spouse of Capt. Shane Weeks, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot. "These scholarships... MORE

(Left) Bobbi Nitz, spouse of Col. Trevor Nitz, 437th Operations Group commander, Col. Judith Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander and Phyllis McComb, spouse of Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, experience the glitz and glamour of “Hollywood Nights” during the 2013 Silver Wings Scholarship Auction. The Silent Auction is organized by the Team Charleston Spouses Club, with proceeds of the event being applied toward educational scholarships for military spouses and dependents. (Courtesy photo)

Charleston RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
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Lt. Cmdr. Victor Garza, incoming Nuclear Power Training Unit executive officer, and Lt. Col. Ryan White, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, wait to throw the first pitches during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night game April 25, 2013, at the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C. The Charleston RiverDogs hosted Military Appreciation night to show their support for the local military. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

News Briefs - Air Base
May 1, 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 1, 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