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Candy scan available for JB Charleston's goblins and ghosts
October 23, 2012 — The 437th Aerial Port Squadron Passenger Terminal is making their X-ray machine available for parents who would like to have their children's Halloween candy scanned for safety reasons. The PAX Terminal's candy scan is Oct. 31 from 5 to 10 p.m. The X-ray machine is normally used to check air travelers' baggage for unsafe or restricted items."We are... MORE

Galley uses sun to reduce energy consumption
October 23, 2012 — The Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Galley is a five-star award-winning dining facility located at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command complex and provides nearly 4,000 meals daily to students, active-duty and Reserve service members who work on base. The facility, which is open seven days a week, uses more than 6,240 gallons of hot water... MORE

Airmen honored by college for heroism in Afghanistan
October 23, 2012 — As the battle on the gridiron between the Clemson Tigers and the Virginia Tech Hokies paused for halftime, a story of heroism was broadcast over the Memorial Stadium speakers for some 80,000 people in attendance Oct. 20, 2012, at Clemson, S.C. Capt. Michael Polidor and Capt. Justin Kulish, now B-2 Bomber pilots at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.,... MORE

Capt. Justin Kulish (left) and Capt. Michael Polidor (right), B-2 Bomber pilots from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., stand with mascots from the Clemson Tigers during a ceremony Oct. 20, 2012, at Memorial Stadium, Clemson S.C. The two pilots were recognized for their efforts providing close-air support during an insurgent ambush of Command Outpost Keating in October 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

Joint Base Charleston plays game against local wheelchair basketball team
October 18, 2012 — MORE

Master Sgt. James Kasch, 14th Airlift Squadron first sergeant, 437th Airlift Wing (right) and Senad Cerovic from the North Charleston Rolling Hurricanes (left) prepare for the tip-off during a wheelchair basketball game Oct. 17, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The North Charleston Rolling Hurricanes are a wheelchair basketball team sponsored by the Achieving Wheelchair Equality. AWE is dedicated to encouraging people with mobility impairments to participate in recreational activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Commander’s Sign for CFC
October 17, 2012 — MORE

(Left to Right) Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, Col. Al Miller, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, Col. Russell Fingar, 315th AW vice commander, Col. Darren Hartford, 437th AW commander, Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, Capt. Thomas Bailey, JB Charleston deputy commander, Master Chief Petty Officer Billy Cady, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station command master chief and Chief Master Sgt. Andy Komen, 437th AW acting command chief, sign their donation slips for the Combined Federal Campaign Oct. 16, 2012, at Joint Base – Air Base, Charleston, S.C. The CFC will continue through Oct. 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
October 17, 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) 764-7480October... MORE

News Briefs – Air Base
October 17, 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 unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 963-4406October... MORE

NHCC celebrates Navy's 237th birthday
October 17, 2012 — MORE

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Kim Kenney-Gutshall, along with Joint Base Charleston Commander Col. Richard McComb, Hospital Corpsman Chelsea Snoey, NHCC Executive Officer Capt. Richard Joralmon, and 437th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Darren Hartford pose for a photo in honor of the United States Navy’s 237th birthday celebration Oct. 12, 2012, at the NHCC on JB Charleston – Weapons Station. Snoey is NHCC’s youngest Sailor and by tradition, gets to cut the birthday cake with the command’s oldest Sailor, represented by Joralmon. (U.S. Navy photo/Russ Gutshall)

Joint Operational Access Exercise
October 16, 2012 — MORE

U.S. Army Pfc. Casey Cavolaski, 11th Quarter Master Pack Platoon, packs a T-10 Delta Personnel Parachute during Large Package Week that happens in conjunction with Joint Operational Access Exercise, Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 12, 2012. LPW is an exercise that utilizes several Air Force aircraft to strategically airdrop troops and cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller)

NNPTC runs for sexual assault awareness
October 12, 2012 — MORE

Capt. Jon Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer speaks to hundreds of NNPTC students and faculty members before the beginning of a 5K race to help raise awareness of sexual assault Oct. 4, 2012, on the campus of NNPTC at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Fahs explained to the students that sexual assault is a crime that will not be tolerated in today’s military and emphasized shipmates need to take care of shipmates to help combat this crime. This is the second 5K run the NNPTC wardroom (officers) has sponsored. (U.S. Air Force photo/A1C George Goslin)