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Airmen sweep flight line during FOD Walk
January 23, 2013 — MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen search for Foreign Object Debris during a FOD Walk Jan. 17, 2013, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. By removing FOD from runways and flightlines, Airmen help save the Air Force potentially millions of dollars in costly engine repairs and replacement every year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Air Force Health and Welfare Inspection results released
January 22, 2013 — Senior Air Force leadership released the results of a service-wide health and welfare inspection conducted last fall at Air Force facilities around the world, including Joint Base Charleston.The inspection provided leaders the opportunity to ensure standards and professionalism were reflected in the workspaces throughout the Air Force. Health and... MORE

SFS, LRS tip off 2013 Intramural Basketball season
January 17, 2013 — The 2013 Intramural Basketball Season opener tipped off as the 628th Security Forces Squadron squared off against the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Jan. 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.LRS won the tip off and didn't waste time getting the offense going, scoring the first points of the 2013 season. Early turnovers put the SFS in a... MORE

Keith Garrett, 628th Security Forces Squadron, runs the baseline as James Kirbie, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, attempts to defend him from driving to the basket Jan. 15, 2013, at Joint-Base Charleston, S.C. 628th LRS beat the 628th Security Forces Squadron by a score of 59 to 49 in the season opener of the 2013 intramural season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

New Briefs - Weapons Station
January 16, 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) 764-7480.January... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
January 16, 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

AMC announces 2012 AF Medical Service Award Winners
January 16, 2013 — Air Force officials recently released the winners of the 2012 Air Mobility Command Medical Service Awards and the 628th Medical Group walked away with two individual awards.Major Daniel Michel, 628th Medical Operations Squadron, was named the Biomedical Clinician Category I Officer of the Year, Field-Grade Officer category; and Lt. Col. Monica... MORE

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5k Run held at JB Charleston – Air Base
January 16, 2013 — MORE

Participants gather in front of the fitness center before the Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5k Run Jan. 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin )

AMC announces 2012 Logistics Readiness Individual and Unit Award Winners
January 16, 2013 — Air Force officials recently released the winners of the 2012 Air Mobility Command Logistics Readiness Individual and Unit Awards. Joint Base Charleston was recognized with one individual award and two unit awards.Senior Airman Chet Prailey, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, received the Logistics Readiness Airman of the Year award while the... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

437th AW holds Quarterly Awards ceremony
January 15, 2013 — MORE

Colonel Al Miller, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief (right), congratulate the 437th Airlift Wing Fourth Quarter Award Winners after a ceremony Jan. 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (Left to right) Arthur Cormier, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Senior Airman Leslie Carey, 437th Maintenance Squadron, Betty Brisbon, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Staff Sgt. James Sweet, 437th Operations Support Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Marcus Parker, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Donald Sturm, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Tech. Sgt. David Warner, 437th Maintenance Group, 2nd Lt. Daniel Musleve, 437th APS. Not pictured is Capt. Coningsby Burdon,16th Airlift Squadron. The winners were nominated for creating a process which would include better coverage of maintenance support activities, increase quality of life, even the workload for all shifts and create more reliable work schedules for maintenance workers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

AMC commander visits JB Charleston
January 14, 2013 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, greets Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander Jan. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. While in Charleston, Selva hosted an All Call for JB Charleston Airmen.
During the All Call, the general presented his three priorities for Mobility
Airmen: Executing the mission; Cultivating a caring and respectful
workplace; and Training Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George
Goslin)