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News Briefs - Air Base
October 3, 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.October... MORE

'I am Air Force Energy' campaign kicks off
October 3, 2012 — October is Energy Action Month and provides an opportunity to promote energy and water conservation awareness as part of a national campaign led by the Department of Energy. This year's theme, 'I am Air Force Energy,' puts the Airman at the center of the campaign. The goal is to inspire the total force to make a commitment to a continual change in... MORE

437th Airlift Wing honors its history
October 3, 2012 — Veterans from the 437th Troop Carrier Group, the predecessor of the 437th Operations Group, and their families, traveled from all corners of the United States to Charleston, S.C., for their final reunion Sept. 28, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The 437th TCG, flying C-47 Skytrain transport units, played a vital role during the early morning... MORE

Captain Ben Peacock and Ralph Carter trade stories of their military careers after touring a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 28, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. Peacock is a 15th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, 437th Airlift Wing, and Carter is a retired Marine Corps veteran and surviving member of the 437th Troop Carrier Group. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Have 2 ways out
October 3, 2012 — In 1871, the great Chicago fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,400 structures while burning more than 2,000 acres in the city. To commemorate this event, National Fire Prevention Week was established. This year, National Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 7 through 13.The theme of this year's Fire... MORE

437th AW Airmen volunteer in community
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Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing and members of the Falcons baseball team pose for a group photo Sept. 29, 2012, in Summerville, S.C. The goal of the Summerville Miracle League is to enhance the lives of people with special needs through the national pastime of baseball, bringing together athletes and their families in a positive and enriching way. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Hansen takes final flight at JB Charleston
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Col. Erik Hansen is hosed down with water by his wife Susan, after completion of his final flight as the 437th Airlift Wing commander at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2012. The final or "fini flight," is an aviation tradition in which aircrew members are met by their unit comrades, family and friends and soaked with water. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

MiCare/Secure Messaging Registration: What happens after I receive an invitation email?
October 3, 2012 — The 628th Medical Group recently joined the Air Force in its effort to provide patients better access to their health care while being able to communicate with their health care team in a faster and more convenient way than ever before. During the recent flu-line vaccine days held at the base theater, patients were provided information on... MORE

628th SFS Airmen learn skills to respond to active shooter threats
October 3, 2012 — Security Forces Airmen tested their skills and knowledge in simulated hostile environments to prepare for real-world events.Click here to see the full slideshow MORE

Staff Sgt. Ellis Bowles, 628th Security Forces Squadron, is ready for his turn to participate in an active shooter scenario Sept. 26, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. During the scenario, Airmen practiced entering a house under control of hostile forces and eliminated the threat while identifying and controlling non-hostile inhabitants. Security Forces Airmen test their skills and knowledge in simulated hostile environments to prepare for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

315th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander
October 2, 2012 — The 315th Airlift Wing welcomed a new commander during an assumption of command ceremony Saturday at the Joint Base Charleston base theatre here. Col. James Fontanella took command of the wing, succeeding the current commander, Col. Russell Fingar, who will assume the wing's vice commander position here."To me, this is really special," Fontanella... MORE

New 315th Airlift Wing commander Col. James Fontanella greets honor guard memembers in front of the mini C-17 Saturday Sept. 22, 2012, after the assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Fontanella took command of the wing during the ceremony at JB Charleston, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rashard Coaxum.

Tips for household water and moisture prevention
September 27, 2012 — What is mold?Molds are a type of fungus found just about everywhere - on plants, mulch and even foods. They are beneficial to the environment because they break down dead carbon-containing material, and without them, leaves, grass, wood, paper and other cellulose materials would never rot away. Fungi (yeasts) are used in baking and when making... MORE