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437th OSS welcomes new commander
February 20, 2013 — MORE

Colonel Trevor Nitz, 437th Operations Group commander, receives the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Mark Fuhrmann, 437th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, during the 437th OSS Change of Command ceremony Feb. 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Leard took command of the 437th OSS. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

AMC seeks 2013 Air Force Marathon participants
February 20, 2013 — The 17th annual United States Air Force Marathon will be held Sept. 21, 2013, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Air Mobility Command will again sponsor an active-duty team comprised of both male and female runners representing various age groups who compete in the full marathon. Team members will be selected based upon submitted... MORE

North Charleston hosts free concert by USAF Heritage Brass Quintet
February 20, 2013 — The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is hosting a free afternoon concert by the United States Air Force Heritage Brass Quintet from the USAF Heritage of America Band at the Sterett Hall Auditorium on the former Charleston Naval Base, March 17, 2013, at 3 p.m. The concert will feature the diverse talents of five professional... MORE

USAF Heritage Brass Quintet (Courtesy photo)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
February 20, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEF." 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 unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (843)... MORE

News Briefs: Air Base
February 20, 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

437th AMXS Airman wins John Levitow Award
February 19, 2013 — MORE

Colonel Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Marcus Broughton, from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation Feb. 14, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar.

JB Charleston Airmen share Valentines with Vets
February 14, 2013 — Each year, during the week of Valentine's Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs hosts the National Salute to Veteran Patients program, which is designed to pay tribute and express appreciation to veterans.More than 30 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston visited the Ralph H. Johnson VA clinic, the Naval Health Clinic Charleston hospital and the... MORE

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston – Air Base share Valentine’s cards with veterans during National Salute a Veteran week, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Veteran’s Clinic at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Volunteers visited veterans at the Charleston VA hospital and Trident VA clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt)

JB Charleston Airmen train to be victim advocates
February 14, 2013 — Airmen, ranging from crew chiefs to emergency management specialists, as well as Department of Defense employees, gathered in a classroom, Feb. 4, 2013, for a week-long training session that prepared them to become sexual assault victim advocates.Department of Defense guidance now requires victim advocates to be Nationally Certified through the DOD... MORE

A representative from People Against Rape discusses the services available to military members affected by sexual assault during a victim advocate training course Feb. 5, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. Airmen and civilians went through the extensive training in preparation for assisting victims in reporting and recovering from a sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

JB Charleston Marines ready their combat skills
February 13, 2013 — MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody Prickett, a Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston corrections specialist, directs a fire team leader during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training Feb. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. MCMAP is a hand-to-hand, close quarter combat and weapons training program designed to educate, improve technique and boost morale throughout the Corps. Marines stationed at the NCBC participate in MCMAP four times a week. (U. S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Pillows for Troops
February 13, 2013 — MORE

Matthew Hughes, stepson of Sgt. Luis Crovetto, Marine Corps Reserve Unit heavy equipment chief, stuffs a pillow Feb. 12, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston- Air Base Youth Program Center, S.C. 'Pillows for Troops' is an ongoing project at the Youth Program Center, where children ages 9 to 15 are able to make pillows for troops who are deployed overseas. The project takes place every Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)