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JB Charleston's privatized housing partners take measures to keep mold under control
September 27, 2012 — South Carolina's semi-tropical climate often lends itself to high levels of humidity, which can contribute to mold and mildew growth when condensation gathers within a home. Mold and mildew are not uncommon throughout the Lowcountry, which can be a concern for many residents who live in a climate such as this one.Locally, seven newly constructed... MORE

ALS Levitow Award Winner
September 27, 2012 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Devon Brown, 437th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, the John Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 2012 – G graduation ceremony Sept. 20, 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/Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Team Charleston bids farewell to Col. Erik Hansen - 437th AW commander
September 26, 2012 — Col. Erik Hansen will relinquish command of the 437th Airlift Wing to Col. Darren Hartford, at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at Nose Dock 2, Bldg. 578 Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The ceremony will be officiated by 18th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Darren McDew.Join Team Charleston in bidding farewell to Col. Hansen at the following events.Fini... MORE

437th OSS Airmen perform tactics flight
September 26, 2012 — MORE

Senior Airman Brandon Killen, 437th Operations Support Squadron loadmaster, inspects an extraction package Sept. 24, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 437th OSS provides flying operations support to the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings. They are directly responsible for airfield management, life support services, flight records management, weather and intelligence support, airlift scheduling, tactical employment and aircrew training for approximately 1,400 active duty and Reserve personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

USS Nicholas visits Charleston
September 26, 2012 — MORE

Seaman Charleston Johnson, prepares a refueling station onboard the guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) while the ship is moored pier side during a routine port visit Sept. 24, 2012, at the Charleston Port Terminal, Charleston, S.C. The refueling station is used to receive fuel during an underway replenishment while the ship is at sea. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
September 26, 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) 764-7480It is... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
September 26, 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.It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of A1C Daniel Bertulani, 437 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Charleston. Capt... MORE

JB Charleston POW/MIA Retreat Ceremony
September 26, 2012 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and 89-year old Paul Hollen Army Air Corps veteran and World War II prisoner of war, pay their respects during the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Retreat ceremony Sept. 21, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Retired CMSAF Robert Gaylor inspires JB Charleston Airmen during visit
September 25, 2012 — Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force (1977 - 1979) visited Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 20 and 22, 2012. Born in 1930 in Bellevue, Iowa, and raised in the small town of Mulberry, Ind., Gaylor enlisted in the U.S. Air Force just a year after its birth in 1948. More than 65 years later, he... MORE

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, speaks to attendees during the 2012 Air Force Ball Sept. 22, 2012, at the North Charleston Convention Center in North Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

National Preparedness Month 2012
September 25, 2012 — MORE

Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Jones, 628th Security Forces Squadron, and Civil Air Patrol volunteer Samuel Bolin, play corn hole Sept. 20, 2012, during the National Emergency Preparedness night at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base picnic grounds. September marks the ninth annual National Emergency Preparedness Month sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The program encourages national, regional, local, public and private organizations to review and communicate emergency preparedness efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)