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CSAF Guidance on Political Activities
August 7, 2012 — The 2012 Presidential election cycle is well underway. All military members should review and become familiar with the rules on permissible political activities contained in DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of The Armed Forces on Active Duty, and the Jan. 28, 2008 SECDEF message, DoD Public Affairs Policy Guidance Concerning... MORE

The miracle of the Myokinesthetic System
August 7, 2012 — Some may mistake the Myokinesthetic System for a typical massage, but it is actually much more. The Myokinesthetic treatment is performed by a highly trained massage therapist or physiologist, often done in conjunction with a massage therapy session, to provide relief from muscle pain and restore movement. The results have been astounding; nerve... MORE

201 Team Charleston Airmen selected for promotion
August 6, 2012 — The following 201 senior airmen from Team Charleston were selected for promotion to staff sergeant:628th Air Base WingMelissa ChornIan HoachlanderAnthony Hyatt628th Civil Engineer SquadronMathew BlackwellJason BravardJohn HedgesIssac HolleyRoss KreikemeierColleen McDevitt Kenneth Morgan Elijah RawlsLeatrice RobinsonHolly Whatley 628th... MORE

CHIEF!
August 1, 2012 — The Navy's Bureau of Personnel recently released the names of the Sailors selected for promotion to chief petty officer. Bravo Zulu to all the new chiefs at Joint Base Charleston on your selection! Navy Power Training UnitElectrician's Mate 1st Class George Argiro IIIElectronic's Technician 1st Class Herbert BaltripMachinist's Mate 1st Class Glenn... MORE

628th ABW announces quarterly award winners
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Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, JB Charleston command chief (right), congratulate the 628th Air Base Wing Second Quarter Award Winners after a ceremony at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base July 31, 2012 at JB Charleston, S.C. (Left to right) Paul Harrison, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Civilian of the Quarter Category I; 2nd Lt. Merry Miller, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Junior Company Grade Officer of the Quarter; Senior Airman Felicia May, 628th Communications Squadron, Volunteer of the Quarter; Airman 1st Class Robert Wessinger, 628th CS, Honor Guard Member of the Quarter; Senior Airman Reco Webb, 628th Medical Operations Squadron, Airman of the Quarter; Michael Heckendorn, 628th CS, Civilian Category II of the Quarter and Master Sgt. Ricky Smith, 628th Force Support Squadron, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. Not pictured is Staff Sgt. Jessica McFelia, 628th Aeromedical Squadron, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. The winners were nominated by their supervisors for superior performance and hard work. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

437th OSS Weather Flight provides critical forecasts for JB Charleston
August 1, 2012 — In a location where weather can turn severe at a moment's notice, one team remains prepared to keep Team Charleston alert and ready for the always changing conditions around the base.The 437th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight provides critical, timely and accurate weather intelligence in support of both the Joint Base Charleston - Air... MORE

Staff Sgt. Marlyn Daust, 437th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight weather forecaster, operates on one of the 24-hour Weather Access computers July 30, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Weather Flight has two monitors that display up-to-date satellite and radar images of the Southeast United States. Aircrews can request weather briefs and check weather at their destinations at this station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Hyatt

AFPAAS accounts for Airmen during disasters
August 1, 2012 — The date is Aug. 29, 2005, and Hurricane Katrina makes landfall on the Gulf Coast. The Category 4 storm ravages the area, destroying everything in its wake, including the city of New Orleans, La. Thousands of people desperately flee the region, but many are not so lucky. Through the chaos, family members are separated from each other. Many children... MORE

Troops’ investment in the JB Charleston Exchange pays off for entire community
August 1, 2012 — The JB Charleston Exchange is paying dividends in more ways than one as military members exercising their benefit by dining and shopping on base last year generated a dividend of $ 451,847.25. These funds are critical to the Air Force Service's ability to enhance local programs and facilities including the JB Charleston - Air Base Aero Club, the... MORE

Exchange shoppers invited to 'Sound Off' Aug. 4 - 25
August 1, 2012 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is constantly seeking opportunities to improve on the Exchange benefit. As part of this effort, the Department of Defense's oldest and largest Exchange service relies on an ongoing Customer Satisfaction Index to provide localized, real time snapshots of how Exchange facilities are improving the value of the... MORE

Weapons Station - News Briefs
August 1, 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 Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (843) 764-7480August 1-3A... MORE