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Lightning safety
August 14, 2012 — As part of the continuing Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign, we are again highlighting outdoor safety. This week we're targeting lightning strike risk reduction. What is the correct thing to do when a lightning storm approaches? The best option is to go indoors. Go to a safe building - one that is fully enclosed with a roof, walls and floor... MORE

437th AMXS Airman wins Levitow
August 14, 2012 — MORE

Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief, presents Staff Sgt. Kevin Thomas, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated avionics system craftsman, the John L. Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation Aug. 9 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar. (U.S. Air Force illustration / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Diamond Sharp
August 8, 2012 — MORE

Col. Justin Davey, 628th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Avery Jones, 628th Mission Support Group superintendent, pose with the Diamond Sharp Award winners and their first sergeants Aug. 7, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (Front Row) Airman 1st Class Brissely Nunez, 628th Comptroller Squadron finance technician, Staff Sgt. Donald McKeown, 628th Air Base Wing Command Post senior emergency actions controller, and Airman 1st Class Nicole Crummy, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance and analysis technician. (Back row) Master Sgt. Nicole Bishop, 628th Comptroller Squadron first sergeant, and Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Tynan, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant. The Diamond Sharp award recognizes Airmen whose outstanding performance stands out to their first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

437th Airlift Wing Second Quarter Awards Ceremony
August 8, 2012 — MORE

Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Gerard Komen, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron (right), congratulate the 437th Airlift Wing Second Quarter Award Winners after a ceremony at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, Aug. 2, 2012 at JB Charleston, S.C. (left to right) Capt. Justin Berry, 16th Airlift Squadron Junior Company Grade Officer of the Quarter; Mr. Dennis Ingold, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Civilian Category I of the Quarter; Senior Airman Kenneth Harris, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Airman of the Quarter; Master Sergeant John Lipsey, 437th AMXS Senior Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Quarter; Senior Airman Daniel Godfrey, 437th APS, Volunteer of the Quarter; Andrew Branch, 437th APS, Civilian Category II of the Quarter. Not pictured are Tech. Sgt. Brian Higgins, 437th Operations Support Squadron, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and Capt. Clark Grosvenor, 16th AS, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter. The winners were nominated by their supervisors for superior performance and hard work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

437th APS makes baggage detail easier
August 8, 2012 — The 437th Aerial Port Squadron baggage claim service team, at the passenger terminal, recently upgraded their baggage bins from weathered wooden bins to steel bins for transporting military member's baggage from and to aircraft. The team moves all baggage of deploying and returning military members here at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, which... MORE

Airman 1st Class Trevor Vascellaro, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent, moves a steel baggage bin to the flightline for loading bags onto an aircraft Aug. 6, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 437th APS baggage claim service team recently upgraded their baggage bins from weathered wooden bins to steel bins for transporting military member’s baggage from and to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
August 8, 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

News Briefs - Air Base
August 8, 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 10A... MORE

437th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment keeps aircrew safe
August 8, 2012 — MORE

Senior Airman Daniel Godfrey, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, performs a post-flight inspection on a pair of night-vision goggles Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Members of AFE are essential to aircrews by making sure all flight equipment is in working order, including emergency safety equipment such as parachutes and survival equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

1st CTCS tests strength
August 8, 2012 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Byers, 1st Combat Camera Squadron photographer, performs a squat during a weightlifting test Aug. 3, 2012, at the fitness center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The weightlifting test included bench press, squats, dead lifts and pull-ups. The total amount each Airman lifted was divided by their body weight to give a pound-for-pound strength score in both the male and female categories. The voluntary program was the first weight lifting test held by the 1st CTCS. It was started by the unit’s fitness monitors to motivate Airmen to diversify their workouts and show them the importance of incorporating strength training. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Chief Petty Officer Indoctrination Course
August 8, 2012 — MORE

Aviation Ordnanceman Chief Petty Officer David Matlack, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, provides feedback to Interior Communications Electrician chief select Christopher Cawthon, NAVCONBRIG, during the Chief Petty Officer Indoctrination course Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The CPOIC training is designed to prepare newly selected CPO's for their transition from petty officer 1st class to CPO. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)