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Alternatives for Airmen obtaining college degrees
March 20, 2013 — The Air Force announced the suspension of new applications for tuition assistance March 12, 2013, due to budget cuts from the Congressional sequestration process. More than 104,000 Airmen used tuition assistance in 2012, which cost the service $128 million. The Army, Coast Guard and Marines have also suspended their tuition assistance programs... MORE

628th SFS continue patrol tactical shooting training
March 20, 2013 — Sailors and Airmen from Joint Base Charleston's 628th Security Forces Squadron, received instruction on boat and land-mounted M240B machine gun operations at Ft. Jackson, S.C., March 12, 2013.The training, which takes place over the course of several weeks, enables the JB Charleston - Weapons Station Harbor Patrol Team to support the 628th SFS'... MORE

A member of the 628th Security Forces Squadron fires a M240B machine gun during a weapons familiarization and proficiency training course March 14, 2013, at Ft. Jackson, S.C. The 628th SFS performed the training for M240B proficiency for use on patrol boats on the Cooper River and surrounding area. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Motorcyclist prepare for safe riding season
March 19, 2013 — More than 200 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, civilians and dependents from Joint Base Charleston participated in the 2013 JB Charleston Motorcycle Safety Rodeo March 15, 2013, throughout the Lowcountry. The safety event was hosted by the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office and the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club, a non-profit organization for... MORE

Motorcycle riders from Joint Base Charleston line up before a group ride March 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. More than 200 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, civilians and dependents participated in the 2013 Joint Base Charleston Motorcycle Safety Rodeo. The safety event was hosted by the JB Charleston Safety Office and the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

JB Charleston leadership signs DUI Battle Plan
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Colonel Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, sign the DUI Battle Plan March 13, 2013, while Chief Master Sgt. Avery Jones, 628th Mission Support Group superintendent, Senior Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin, 628th Force Support Squadron career assistant advisor, Maj. Michel Daniel, 628th Medical Group director of psychological health, and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, attend the signing. The DUI Battle Plan is a comprehensive campaign aimed at reducing drunk driving and reinforcing positive life choices. The battle plan was modeled after a campaign launched at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The plan reduced DUIs by 42 percent after only one year of implementation at Travis. Locally, the campaign will be officially kicked off on April 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Team Charleston takes on Wingman Day
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Airmen with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron play a game of volleyball during Wingman Day March 14, 2013, at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base picnic grounds. During Wingman Day, Joint Base Charleston Airmen participated in activities such as resiliency training, group discussions and scavenger hunts as well as sports and barbecues with their units. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Military Saves Week comes to a close at JB Charleston
March 19, 2013 — The Military Saves Campaign recently wrapped up at Joint Base Charleston, which took place from Feb. 20, 2013 to March 2, 2013. Military Saves Week is a dedicated opportunity for the military and civilian community to come together to emphasize the importance of saving while encouraging individuals to take action.The Airman and Family Readiness and... MORE

Melissa Wrighten (left), Navy Federal Credit Union employee, and Angela Gordon (second to right), Trust Federal Credit Union employee, present gift cards to the winners of the 2013 Joint Base Charleston Military Saves Campaign which took place from Feb. 20, 2013 to March 2, 2013. Military Saves Week is a dedicated opportunity for the military and civilian community to come together to emphasize the importance of saving while encouraging individuals to take action. (Courtesy photo)

Soccer season opener ends in thriller
March 19, 2013 — For full slideshow click hereAs the intramural basketball season wraps up at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, athletes have begun trading in their basketball shoes and lacing up their soccer cleats. The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Soccer team managed to squeak by the 437th Aerial Port Squadron squad in a 4 - 2 shootout win in JB... MORE

Andrew Gravett, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron intramural soccer team coach, places the ball at mid-field for the start of the game against the 437th Aerial Port Squadron intramural soccer team March 14, 2013, at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base soccer fields. The 437th AMXS soccer team squeaked by the 437th APS soccer team in a 4 – 2 shootout win in Joint Base Charleston’s 2013 intramural soccer season opener. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Air Force Services aims for healthier Airmen
March 14, 2013 — In the midst of budget cuts and lower funding for all military branches, every unit is looking for ways to reduce spending. The Air Force Services Agency took a different approach to reducing the cost of spending for Airmen - keeping them healthy.The AFSVA has implemented a "Go for Green" campaign aimed at helping Airmen become healthier and make... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
March 13, 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
March 13, 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