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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)

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)