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News Briefs - Air Base
September 19, 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 963-4406.It is with... MORE

NNPTC honors top award winners
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Ensign Donna Purviance receives the Vice Admiral Behrens award for Officer Class 1203 from Capt. Jon Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, during the NNPTC graduation ceremony Sept 14, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The Behrens award is given to the officer with the highest grade point average. Purviance's grade point average was 3.79. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Earthquake safety and preparedness
September 19, 2012 — PREPAREStep 1: Secure it now!Reducing and or eliminating hazards throughout your home, neighborhood, workplace and school can greatly reduce your risk of injury or death following the next earthquake or other disaster. Conduct a "hazard hunt" to help identify and fix things such as unsecured televisions, computers, bookcases, furniture, unstrapped... MORE

Good order and discipline at Joint Base Charleston
September 19, 2012 — Courts-martialThere was one court-martial of an Airman at Joint Base Charleston completed between July and August, 2012. 437th Aerial Port SquadronA senior airman was found guilty by a military judge alone of the following offenses: violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, failure to obey an order, in that the member... MORE

Sailors pin on rank of chief
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Fourteen newly-pinned chief petty officers stand at attention during a chief pinning ceremony Sept. 14, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station . There were 4,381 active duty chief petty officers selected for promotion fiscal year 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

628th LRS vehicle maintenance keeps fleet on the move
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Senior Airman Benjamin Kingston, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, checks a vehicle’s brake system during a routine inspection Sept. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Vehicle maintenance technicians maintain JB Charleston's entire vehicle fleet, keeping cars, trucks and buses operating smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

628th MDG Laboratory draws blood
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Staff Sergeant Kenneth Frati, 628th Medical Group medical laboratory technician, makes blood smears on microscope slides, at the 628th MDG laboratory Sept. 11, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 628th MDG Laboratory conducts all clinical laboratory procedures required in support of the 628th MDG’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Know the rules on social media and political speech
September 19, 2012 — The use of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter has increased exponentially since the last presidential election. But as we move closer to election day, it is important for military members to be mindful of general limitations on political speech and the military's policies regarding social media as they participate in the election... MORE

4th Annual Joint Base Charleston Run the Runway 5K
September 18, 2012 — The 4th Annual Joint Base Charleston Run the Runway 5K will once again be hosted by the 437th Airlift Wing. The race is open to military and civilians, to include those interested in attending from the local community. The race is in honor of retired Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik. Tee shirts will be available for purchase at the event. All runners... MORE

100th Commander's Challenge Run
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Runners participate in the 100th Commander's Challenge Run at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Sept. 14, 2012. The Commander's Challenge is held monthly to test Team Charleston's fitness abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)