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Sailors pin on rank of chief
September 19, 2012 — MORE

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
September 19, 2012 — MORE

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
September 19, 2012 — MORE

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
September 18, 2012 — MORE

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)

14th AS Change of Command
September 17, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Trevor Nitz, 437th Operations Group commander, passes the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Joseph Meyer, 14th Airlift Squadron incoming commander, during the 14th AS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., Sept. 17, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Journey home from Libyan attack
September 14, 2012 — A C-17 Globemaster III, under the command and control of the 618th Air and Space Operations Center here answered the urgent call to fly 36 passengers to safety out of Libya following the attack on the U.S. Consulate Sept. 12 that had resulted in the death of the U.S. ambassador and three others.The mission executed Sept. 12, moved the individuals... MORE

'Army Wives' film finale at JB Charleston
September 12, 2012 — The sun rises over at C-17 during the filming of the Lifetime drama series Army Wives, at Nose Dock 1, June 20, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Army Wives tells the story of four women and one man who are brought together by their common bond - they all have military spouses. The series is based on the book "Under the Sabers: The... MORE

The sun rises over at C-17 during the filming of the Lifetime drama series Army Wives, at Nose Dock 1, June 20, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Army Wives tells the story of four women and one man who are brought together by their common bond – they all have military spouses. The series is based on the book "Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives" by Tanya Biank. Army Wives is produced by ABC Television Studio and The Mark Gordon Company. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

News Briefs - Air Base
September 11, 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.September... MORE