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News Briefs - Air Base
January 23, 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

Traffic safety on JB Charleston
January 23, 2013 — It is the summer of 2012 and you got off work a bit early. You get in your car and start to drive home on a warm, sunny Friday afternoon. You roll the windows down, crank up the music, put your foot on the accelerator. Suddenly, you see flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. You check your speed, and realize you are going 45 mph in a 35 mph... MORE

Dorm 466 wins Quarterly Challenge
January 23, 2013 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, presents the Dorm Challenge trophy to Senior Airman Michael Jones, 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft parts store journeyman, representing dorm 466, which won the Dorm Challenge Jan. 18, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The quarterly Dorm Competition is a Wing initiative that is intended to encourage and incorporate all aspects of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, while also encouraging resident interaction and camaraderie. The Dorm Challenge consisted of push-ups, sit-ups and a game of dodgeball. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Tax Center opens at Air Base, Weapons Station
January 23, 2013 — With tax season right around the corner, there are two tax centers in our Joint Base Charleston neighborhood, staffed by volunteers who are prepared to help you file your taxes on time. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Centers will open Jan. 28, 2013, at both, the Air Base and Weapons Station. The VITA center for the Air Base will be located in... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic/ Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

437th AW Annual Award winners announced
January 23, 2013 — MORE

Colonel Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief, present the 437th AW Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award to Senior Master Sgt. Robert Schultz from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron during the 437th AW Annual Awards Banquet held at the Charleston Club, Jan. 18, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

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