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Team Charleston attends Logistics Officer Association Symposium
November 8, 2012 — Members from the 628th Air Base Wing and 437th Airlift Wing recently attended the Logistics Officer Association Symposium in Washington, D.C.The Logistics Officer Association Symposium is an organization comprised of more than 3,000 military officers and civilians in logistics fields around the globe. LOA membership opportunities include all... MORE

Members from the 628th Air Base Wing and 437th Airlift Wing recently attended the 2012 Logistics Officer Association Symposium in Washington D.C. The purpose of LOA is to enhance the military logistics profession and provide an open forum to promote quality logistical support and logistics officer professional development. (Courtesy photo)

News Briefs - Air Base
November 7, 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

News Briefs – Weapons Station
November 7, 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

ALS 2012 H John Levitow Award Winner
November 7, 2012 — MORE

Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief, present Senior Airman Keitha McCarthy, 437th Operations Group intelligence analyst, the John L. Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 2012-H graduation ceremony Nov. 1, 2012, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is awarded for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

17th AS returns home in time for the holiday season
November 4, 2012 — More than 160 Airmen from the 17th Airlift Squadron returned home from a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia when a commercial airliner touched down at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base.Excitement filled the air as families and friends of deployed members gathered in the passenger terminal awaiting authorization to access Joint Base Charleston's... MORE

Rena Granholm welcomes home Lt. Col. George Granholm, 17th Airlift Squadron director of operations Nov. 4, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. While deployed, Airmen of the 17th AS served under the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and were responsible for airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuations, all of which directly support the combatant commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

437th AW Airmen provide Hurricane Sandy relief
November 2, 2012 — MORE

Maj. Sebastian De Mitz, 14th Airlift Squadron German pilot, briefs his aircrew during a mission brief before takeoff Nov. 1, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Demitz is part of a pilot exchange program between the U.S. and Germany to build foreign relations and share experiences. His aircrew was tasked to fly to March Reserve Air Force Base, Calif., to pick up supplies and cadaver teams and deliver them to assist with the relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy affecting the Northeast. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Life without Tobacco?
November 2, 2012 — Active-duty Air Force members who smoke need to read and understand the new Air Force Instruction 40-102 which was released March 2012, with new regulations on tobacco use in the Air Force. The Air Force's ultimate goal is to have a tobacco-free environment in order to support your health and uphold the professional image of the USAF. Tobacco is... MORE

Arts and Crafts Center saves you time and money
November 1, 2012 — When people hear about the Arts and Crafts Center, they mainly think of painting or gluing together crafts or a fun-filled place for the kids, but at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, it is much more.The Arts and Crafts Center, located in building 637, provides custom engraving, framing, awards, trophies and more. Trained professionals will get... MORE

The Arts and Crafts Center on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. provides custom engraving, framing, awards, trophies and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

628th SFS supports local school during Red Ribbon Week
October 31, 2012 — MORE

Senior Airman Luis Diaz Garcia, 628th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, runs from military working dog Hulk during a drug-detection demonstration for Red Ribbon Week Oct. 30, 2012, at Hunley Park Elementary School, North Charleston, S.C. This year's theme is "The Best Me Is Drug Free." The campaign began after the 1985 murder of Federal Drug Enforcement Administration Agent, Enrique Camarena, while he was investigating Mexican drug traffickers. Red Ribbon Week allows educators, parents, community groups, students and others to focus on the work being done by the many who have pledged to live drug free. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

NNPTC announces third quarter Sailor of the Year and quarterly award winners
October 31, 2012 — The Naval Nuclear Power Training Command recently announced its Sailor of the Year and quarterly awards winners for the third quarter of 2012.NNPTCSailor of the Year Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jason ZerweckJunior Sailor of the Year Legalman 2nd Class Mark HudsonSailor of the Quarter MM1 Seth SolonimJunior Sailor of the Quarter Yeoman 2nd Class... MORE

Capt. Jon Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, awards Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Jason Zerweck the NNPTC Sailor of the Year award during the quarterly awards for the third quarter of 2012. (Courtesy photo)