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16th Airlift Squadron Change of Command
July 25, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, receives the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Todd Hohn, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th AW outgoing commander, during the 16th AS Change of Command ceremony, July 23, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the changing of a command. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Foundation for Success: Charleston Airman returns from deployment
July 25, 2012 — Organizing a medical supply closet that was overflowing with random dental supplies, providing emergency care for patients, as well as being the first, and only, Air Force dental advisor in the battle-scarred region of Afghanistan were just some of the challenges faced by Maj. Courtney Schapira from the 628th Medical Group at Joint Base Charleston,... MORE

Major Courtney Schapira, 628th Medical Group dentist, poses for a photograph with Sayad Dost-M Amiri, Paktia Regional Military Hospital dental clinic chief, in Gardez, Afghanistan sometime during her deployment from November 2011 until May 2012. Schapira was the first, and only, Air Force dental advisor in Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)

628th LRS demonstrates FARP mission
July 25, 2012 — MORE

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Forward Area Refueling Point operation equipment is displayed during a demonstration at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, July 12, 2012. The FARP’s mission is to hot refuel, refueling while the aircrafts’ engines are operating, from a transport aircraft (C-17 Globemaster III) to a receiver aircraft, under the cover of darkness in an austere environment. The team’s capability to refuel aircraft in remote locations helps support special operations teams worldwide. The C-17 Globemaster III not only has the capability to fly long distances and land in remote airfields in rough, land-locked regions, but it can also carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world, day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Make plans for the 2012 hunting season
July 24, 2012 — Hunting permits are currently available at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Outdoor Adventure Center for the 2012 deer season which begins Aug. 15 and runs through Jan. 1, 2013.As a result of joint basing, the hunting program for JB Charleston - Weapons Station has been combined with the program at Joint Base Charleston - North Auxiliary Air... MORE

Enjoying the great outdoors ...safely
July 24, 2012 — We're more than halfway through the "101 Critical Days of Summer" and Joint Base Charleston Airmen and Sailors have done a great job staying safe so far. However, let's not lower our guard just yet as there are still plenty of warm, sunny days ahead. One thing is for sure, the "Dog Days of Summer" are upon us and a little extra precaution is needed... MORE

2012-2013 School registration changes for JB Charleston - Air Base residents
July 24, 2012 — This past year several changes have occurred in school registration and assignment opportunities for families living on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The Charleston County School District and the Joint Base Charleston School Liaison office want to ensure newly arriving personnel receive the most accurate information. Below are some helpful... MORE

NNPTC Names Award Winners
July 24, 2012 — MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Araki receives the Class Honorman award for Enlisted Class 1105 from Rear Adm. Richard Breckenridge, Submarine Group Two commander, during the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduation ceremony July 20, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The Honorman award is given to the Sailor with the highest grade point average. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Charleston Battery Military Appreciation Night
July 18, 2012 — MORE

The Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Honor Guard posts the colors during the Charleston Battery soccer team's military appreciation night held at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island, S.C., July 14, 2012. The Charleston Battery traditionally holds two military appreciation nights a season. Free tickets are given out to military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Weapons Station – News Briefs
July 18, 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 Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755. For more information and to register, call (843) 764-7480.July 20... MORE

Forest City Communities announces July Yard of the Month winners
July 18, 2012 — MORE

Forest City Communities recently announced their July Yard of the Month winners at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. This yard belongs to Airman 1st Class Elliott LeSueur from the 437th Maintenance Squadron. Yard of the Month winners receive a gift card for a local home improvement store. (Courtesy photo)