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JB Charleston receives $600k grant to promote resiliency
October 31, 2012 — Unfortunately, military personnel are not exempt from harmful social behaviors such as underage drinking, sexual assault, alcoholism, drinking and driving and other crimes. Reducing the Air Force's crime rate and helping individuals overcome harmful vices is the Air Force's goal, and a recent grant given to Joint Base Charleston will be a positive... MORE

437th AW quarterly award winners announced
October 31, 2012 — MORE

Col. Darren Hartford (left), 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams (right), 437th Airlift Wing command chief, congratulate the 437th AW Quarterly award winners Oct. 25, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.. Pictured from left to right is Senior Airman James Moreland, 437th Maintenance Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Robert Schultz, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Capt. Dianne Hanley, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Senior Airman Joy Clayton, 16th Airlift Squadron, 2nd Lt. Andrea Gehrman, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, David Golzari, 437th MXS, and Rodney Wideman, 437th AMXS. Not pictured are TSgt Shawna Badillo and John Bowen, both from the 437th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Retirees and Spouses Information Fair and Appreciation Day held at JB Charleston
October 31, 2012 — A Military Retirees and Spouses Information Fair and Appreciation Day was held Oct. 27, 2012, at the JB Charleston - Air Base club.Several agencies from across Joint Base Charleston came together to provide information to more than 70 retirees and spouses from the local area.Col. Justin Davey, 628th Mission Support Group commander, gave welcoming... MORE

Col. Justin Davey, 628th Mission Support Group commander, speaks to retirees during the Military Retirees and Spouses Information Fair and Appreciation Day Oct. 27, 2012, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The military appreciation day is held annually to inform retirees and their family members about up-to-date information offered at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base and Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

JB MDL Airmen support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
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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)