News

Forest City begins demolition on Air Base's north side
August 22, 2012 — Forest City Military Communities began demolition on the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base north side, Aug. 13, by erecting a fence to separate the demolition area from current housing. Since demolition is ongoing, vehicle traffic will be limited to construction vehicles on North East Jackson Dr., Batson Ave., Richardson, Arnold Circle and the south... MORE

JB Charleston - Air Base to change time for Retreat Ceremony
August 22, 2012 — Beginning Sept. 1, Joint Base Charleston - Air Base will change the time Retreat is observed.Retreat is a bugle call followed by the playing of the national anthem as the United States flag is lowered. Retreat is currently played at 4 p.m. at JB Charleston - Air Base, but starting Sept. 1, Retreat will be played at 5 p.m."Per AFMAN 36-2203, the... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
August 22, 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.August 24A... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
August 22, 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) 764-7480August... MORE

JB Charleston hosts AMC Icon
August 21, 2012 — MORE

Sabrina Begay, spouse of Staff Sgt. Marc Begay from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, sings during the Air Mobility Command Icon Aug. 16, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Each major installation within AMC is conducting a base-level AMC Icon contest. The first place winner from each of the installations will compete in the command finals Oct. 25, 2012 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Begay won first place in the Charleston’s AMC Icon and received $500 and will represent JB Charleston in the command finals. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Women in Defense, Military Woman of the Year
August 21, 2012 — MORE

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Stephanie Green, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Parole and Release department leading chief petty officer, was awarded the Palmetto Chapter of Women in Defense, Military Woman of the Year plaque at the Charleston RiverDogs game Aug. 11, 2012 in Charleston, S.C. Green was one of 15 local military women nominated for the award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

FUNancial Camp
August 15, 2012 — MORE

Navy volunteers and a group of campers pause during one of their workshops at the Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Management and Life Skill Education summer camp. The annual camp was held Aug. 1 to 3 at the Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. This year’s theme was FUNancial Summer Camp. More than 60 participants learned and explored the fields of entrepreneurship, finance, being wise consumers and making healthy life choices. This free educational camp was open to military children of all services. (Courtesy photo)

Camp teaches children about their parents' deployment
August 15, 2012 — More than 40 sons and daughters of Joint Base Charleston military members learned about their parents' deployments during the Children's Deployment Camp 2012, held at the JB Charleston - Air Base and Weapons Station Aug. 14 and 15.The Children's Deployment Camp, hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, offered children, age five to 14... MORE

Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station Youth Center children pose with loadmasters and pilots from the 15th and 16th Airlift Squadrons, 437th Airlift Wing, during the Children’s Deployment Camp, Aug. 14, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The camp included a tour of the C-17 Globemaster III, briefs from different agencies throughout the base and a military working dog demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Hyatt)

New rank, new uniforms
August 15, 2012 — MORE

Electronics Technician First Class Petty Officer Sean McKenzie, Nuclear Power Training Unit and chief petty officer selectee, tries on a Navy service dress white uniform, commonly referred to as choker whites August 14, 2012, at the uniform shop at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C., while Master-at-Arms Chief Petty Officer Marvin McDonald, NPTU, ensures he has the proper fit. Selection for promotion to chief petty officer requires selectees to purchase a new "sea bag," which consists of new khaki and service dress uniforms. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Important News for Schools
August 15, 2012 — Bus routes on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base are being reviewed due to construction and safety concerns. Routes are now available on the school district webpage: www.ccsdschools.com/families/resources.php. Bell schedules and calendars for Charleston County School District may also be found on this page. Local Air Base schools will operate as... MORE