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JB MDL Airmen support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
October 31, 2012 — MORE

Capt. Robert Deland, 305th Air Mobility Wing C-17 Globemaster III pilot from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., briefs the crew before departing from Joint Base Charleston to return to JB MDL to assist with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts Oct. 31, 2012. C-17 Globemaster IIIs from JB MDL and Dover Air Force Base, Del., landed here over the weekend because of the intensity of Hurricane Sandy affecting the Northeast. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

In wake of Sandy, Mobility Airmen poised to 'answer the call'
October 31, 2012 — Across the nation, Mobility Airmen are assessing the damage left by Hurricane Sandy at their own Air Force bases along the East Coast and beginning the process of recovery, while also standing ready to answer the call for support of relief efforts from civilian authorities. In the wake of the hurricane, Airmen at affected East Coast bases are... MORE

Airman 1st Class Richard Stratton, from the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Senior Airman Robert Fitch, from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, collect sandbags from outside of building 502 Oct. 30, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The sandbags were placed at entrances around the base in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adrian R. Rowan)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
October 31, 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) 764-7480November... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
October 31, 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

Mobility Airmen to honor Gen. Johns with Order of Sword
October 31, 2012 — Air Mobility Command enlisted men and women will present Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., the prestigious Order of the Sword in a formal ceremony here, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scott Club. More than 300 Airmen from across the command are expected to attend.Johns was formally notified of his selection for this award in August amidst a sea of Airmen in... MORE

Motorcycle purchase expands capability of safety office
October 31, 2012 — During the past two years, Joint Base Charleston motorcyclists have sustained two mishaps among the population of about 23,000 service members, a statistic starkly lower in contrast to the civilian population. A large reason for this is the requirement that all riders take Motorcycle Safety Foundation or equivalent motorcycle safety courses. Four... MORE

The 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office recently purchased 14 motorcycles to enhance their three motorcycle safety courses. The motorcycles will be used for Airmen and Sailors interested in purchasing motorcycles, but would like to try riding one first, and for those who own a motorcycle, but haven’t taken the safety courses and are not licensed to ride on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William O'Brien)

Oktoberfest held at JB Charleston
October 30, 2012 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, gives opening remarks before the2012 Oktoberfest Oct. 26 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Oktoberfest is an annual event put together by the First Six for ranks E-1 through E-6 to show appreciation for their day-to-day hard work. The event included free food and drinks, a disc jockey and a hot wing eating contest. Airmen also played games such as basketball and corn hole. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

437th AW hosts 4th annual Run the Runway
October 30, 2012 — MORE

Participants gather at the starting line for the fourth annual Run the Runway 5K event honoring retired Brig . Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik Oct. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 437th Airlift Wing hosted the event which was open to all military, Department of Defense civilians and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

C-17s take refuge from Hurricane Sandy at Joint Base Charleston
October 29, 2012 — MORE

C-17 Globemaster IIIs sit on the tarmac Oct. 29, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. C-17s from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Dover Air Force Base landed here over the weekend because of the intensity of Hurricane Sandy affecting the Northeast. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Excellence in estimating: 437th MXS PMEL shop strives for perfection
October 24, 2012 — From calibrating torque wrenches to bomb diagnostic equipment, one shop lives up to its name as the "back shop of all back shops." The 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base makes sure Airmen can accurately and precisely take care of their equipment to perform their jobs.This shop... MORE

Staff Sgt. Christopher Hutchison, 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory section supervisor for the K-3 microwave measurement section, looks at a circuit card at the Electrostatic discharge/Sautering station Oct. 16, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The ESD/Sautering troubleshoots down to the component level on a circuit card. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)