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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

Deployed JB Charleston Airman receives STEP promotion
December 26, 2012 — MORE

Col. Corey Martin, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief notified Tech Sgt. Darnell Walls, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Assistant chief of operations, of his promotion to the rank of master sergeant at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 21, 2012. Wells received his promotion through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. Wells is currently deployed from Charleston Air Force Base, and is a native of Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Air Force / Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

628th CES firefighters practice emergency response drill at JB Charleston
December 21, 2012 — MORE

Firefighters from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron take part in a C-17 Globemaster III emergency response drill Dec. 19, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. During the C-17 Globemaster III drill, firefighters practiced for a real life situation, such as a plane crash with a fire, smoke and casualties. The drill takes place eight times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

News Briefs – Air Base
December 19, 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, call... MORE

JB Charleston Angel Tree program raises 300 gifts
December 19, 2012 — MORE

Master Sgt. Brent Hopkins, 437th Operations Support Squadron first sergeant, displays the gifts donated to the Joint Base Charleston Angel Tree program Dec. 14, 2012 at the Chapel Annex at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The program raised more than 300 gifts for military children whose families may be facing financial hardships this holiday season. (Courtesy photo)

Holiday Hours released for 628th FSS facilities
December 19, 2012 — The Holiday hours for 628th Force Support Squadron facilities are listed below:Aero Club Admin Office - Air BaseDec. 24 and 25 ClosedDec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2013 ClosedAirman & Family Readiness Center - ABDec. 24 and 25 ClosedDec. 31 Closed at 3 p.m.Jan. 1, 2013 Closed Arts and Crafts Center - ABDec. 24 to Jan. 1 ClosedAuto Hobby - ABDec. 24 to Jan. 1... MORE