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Airman helps keep teeth healthy
August 22, 2012 — MORE

Senior Airman Tara Serrano, 628th Medical Group dental assistant, performs a routine dental exam on Staff Sgt. Sarah Strasen, 437th Operations Support Squadron airfield management training manager, during her dental appointment Aug. 17, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Dental assistants aid dentists in the performance of generalized tasks, including chair-side aid, clerical work, reception and some radiography and dental laboratory work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Navy Region Southeast commander visits JB Charleston
August 22, 2012 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, greets Rear Adm. John "Jack" Scorby Jr., Navy Region Southeast commander, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., Aug. 16, 2012. Scorby is responsible for 17 shore facilities across the Southeast United States and Caribbean. Scorby visited facilities on JB Charleston – Air Base and JB Charleston – Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Airmen, Sailors, and Civilians patrol the waterways
August 22, 2012 — MORE

Staff Sgt. John Sweeney and Master-at-Arms Second Class Petty Officer Michael Jones, 628th Security Forces Squadron Harbor Patrol Unit, patrol the waterways Aug. 15, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The Harbor Patrol Unit's mission is to protect the assets of JB Charleston. The officers patrol 24-hours a day, seven days a week and cover 16-square miles of water around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

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)