News - Page 298

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

Army Wives films at JB CHS
March 13, 2013 — Actress Brooke Shields rehearses a scene where she performs pre-flight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III during an on-location filming session Feb. 28, 2013, at 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... MORE

Actress Brooke Shields rehearses a scene where she performs pre-flight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III during an on-location filming session Feb. 28, 2013, at 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 George Goslin)

Justice Files released for January, February
March 13, 2013 — Members of Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice during the months of January and February, 2013. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the... MORE

437th AMXS Airmen keep aircraft operational
March 7, 2013 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Damien Goodman, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-17A Globemaster III before a flight Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 437th AMXS inspects, services and maintains assigned C-17 aircraft to enable the aircraft to perform assigned global airlift missions ranging from combat support operations and humanitarian relief to aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Fitness Center holds Zumba classes
March 7, 2013 — MORE

Participants perform dance fitness during a Zumba class Feb. 27, 2013, at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Fitness Center. Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements, incorporating Hip-hop, Soca, Samba, Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance moves. The Zumba classes are held 4:35 to 5:35 p.m. on Mondays; noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays; 11 to 11:50 a.m. and 4:35 to 5:35 p.m. on Wednesdays; noon to 1 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; 4:35 to 5:35 p.m. on Fridays and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

JB CHS hosts Commander's Challenge Dodge ball
March 6, 2013 — MORE

Airmen watch from the sidelines as dodgeball teams from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and 628th Comptroller Squadron face off during the Commander's Fitness Challenge dodgeball game March 1, 2013, at the Fitness Center on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 628th CES won the tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Team Charleston recognizes March Diamond Sharp recipients
March 6, 2013 — MORE

Colonel Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gerard Komen, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron superintendent, congratulate Airman First Class Gregory Foster, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger services agent, as a Diamond Sharp award winner during a ceremony March 5, 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)