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AMC announces 2012 Financial Management and Comptroller Award Winners
January 14, 2013 — Air Force officials recently released the winners of the 2012 Air Mobility Command Financial Management and Comptroller Awards and the 628th Comptroller Squadron came away with two individual awards.Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Manalastas received the Chief Master Sgt. Larry P. Gonzales Superintendent of the Year award and Gloria Thompson received... MORE

Tops in Blue lights up the night
January 11, 2013 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Wynton Warren plays the alto saxophone during the Tops in Blue show Jan. 9, 2013, at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, S.C. Composed of 35 to 40 vocalists, musicians, dancers and technicians, their primary mission is to perform for military personnel and their families around the world. This year's tour took Tops in Blue throughout the United States and to more than 20 countries with approximately 130 performances during a 10-month period. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

628th CES EOD trains for IED detection
January 10, 2013 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Edward Garwick, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, uses a metal detector to scan for improvised explosives during a routine training exercise Jan. 8, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The training prepares EOD members for the tasks involved with finding explosive devices in remote areas during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

The Judge Advocate General's Corps announces law school programs
January 9, 2013 — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from January 1 through March 1, 2013.Interested Airmen are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force. "Air Force missions are constantly changing, and... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
January 9, 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
January 9, 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

Airmen receive Diamond Sharp award
January 9, 2013 — MORE

Col. Al Miller, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gerard Komen, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron superintendent, present the Diamond Sharp award to Airman 1st Class Jonathan Levi, 437th Maintenance Squadron crew chief Jan. 8, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Diamond Sharp awards recognize individuals in a unit who stand out to their first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Chili Cook-off heats up for AADD
January 8, 2013 — MORE

Airman Derek Severson, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, presents Col. James Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander, the award for best overall chili during the Commanders Chili Cook-off, Jan. 4, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Commanders from several JB Charleston commands participated by bringing in their own style of chili and opened the event for Airmen to sample their creations. All proceeds from the cook-off went to Airmen Against Drunk Driving. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Commander's Action Line
December 28, 2012 — The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to me as the commander of Joint Base Charleston. I would ask that you first give the appropriate base agency a chance to solve the problem, but if you don't get a satisfactory answer, call and leave your feedback at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to 628abw.action@charleston.af.mil. This forum is your... MORE

News Briefs – Air Base
December 28, 2012 — 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