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437th AW earns MUA
November 29, 2012 — The 437th Airlift Wing recently earned the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award for their actions in direct support of combat operations from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012.The Meritorious Unit Award is given to Air Force active duty, Reserve and Guard units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in... MORE

JB Charleston stays fit throughout winter
November 29, 2012 — Whether it's jumping rope, running, performing squats or push-ups, the community members at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Fitness Center are not letting the cooler fall weather put a freeze on their fitness regiments. The fitness center offers CrossFit classes every week for community members looking to break out of their rut of just lifting... MORE

Lt. j.g. John Campion, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command student, jump ropes at the beginning of a CrossFit class Nov. 19, 2012, at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Fitness Center. Campion, along with several other service members and dependents from JB Charleston attend the daily CrossFit classes to stay in shape throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

CFC exceeds goals
November 29, 2012 — This year's Combined Federal Campaign, which ran from Sept. 14 through Oct. 31, has recently wrapped up. Joint Base Charleston met and exceeded its goal for 2012 by 30 percent totaling $169,548.01, compared to the 2011 total of $130,066.60. The totals for all three wings are $78,734.61 for the 628th Air Base Wing, $78,950.40 for the 437th Airlift... MORE

JB CHS leadership serves Thanksgiving dinner
November 28, 2012 — MORE

Master Sgt. Jadirra Walls, 437th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant (left), Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander (center), and Col. James Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander), serve Thanksgiving dinner to Airmen at the Robert D. Gaylor dining facility, Nov. 24, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Commanders, chiefs and their families took time to serve Thanksgiving dinner to their fellow Airmen and retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Prescribed fire season begins at JB Charleston in December
November 28, 2012 — The smell of wood smoke will soon be in the air. Prescribed fire season begins on Joint Base Charleston in December and extends through May 2013. A prescribed, or controlled, fire is a low-intensity, carefully-managed fire set under exacting conditions for specific purposes by experienced, trained personnel. This is a type of fire used by military... MORE

Prescribed fire season begins on Joint Base Charleston in December and extends through May, 2013. A prescribed or controlled fire is a low intensity, carefully managed fire set under exacting conditions for specific purposes by experienced, trained personnel. (Courtesy photo)

JB Charleston - Air Base Exchange spreads holiday cheer with industry-leading return policy
November 28, 2012 — Nearly 20 percent of Americans will return at least one holiday gift item this holiday season, according to Lavi Industries, a provider of public guidance. To take the stress and confusion out of the return process, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has extended the terms of its hassle-free return policy for the holidays. "We want to make... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
November 28, 2012 — 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.Notice:... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
November 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, call... MORE

JB Charleston to launch new civilian timekeeping interface in December
November 27, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston is scheduled to implement a new, standardized timekeeping program that will interface with the current civilian pay system. It will go live for civilian employees in December. JB Charleston's civilian timecards will move to the Automated Time Attendance and Production System, which will eliminate the old paper timecards... MORE

Brig. Gen. Hasso Koertge visits Joint Base Charleston
November 26, 2012 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Hasso Koertge (left), commander of the German Armed Forces for United States and Canada, speaks with Maj. Sebastian Demitz, a German exchange pilot with the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing Nov. 20, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Koertge was in Charleston to observe the interaction of Demitz with his U.S. Air Force counterparts, and how he was being utilized on missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)