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2012 Freedom Fest
July 2, 2012 — MORE

Master Sgt. Jason Miller, 373rd Training Squadron Command Support Staff non-commissioned officer in charge and his daughter, Ana, descend a zip-line June 29, during the 2012 Freedom Fest at Marrington Plantation at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Nearly 1,500 Sailors, Airmen, civilians and their families attended the fest which included food, drinks, festival rides, music and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Honor Guard Spotlight
July 2, 2012 — Each month, Joint Base Charleston's Honor Guard selects one member from the team to be in the Honor Guard Spotlight. This month's Honor Guard Spotlight is Airman 1st Class Donald Farris.Hometown: Ridgecrest, Calif. Squadron and job title: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication navigation journeymanReason for joining the Honor Guard: I... MORE

Airman 1st Class Donald Farris, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication navigations journeyman, was selected as the Joint Base Charleston May’s Honor Guard member of the month. (Courtesy photo)

Black Hawk gives generals bird's-eye view
July 2, 2012 — MORE

Army Spc. Kenneth Burton, a UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief, 1st Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment, 59th Aviation Troop Command, Columbia, S.C., performs a maintenance check on a UH-60 Black Hawk before take-off at Atlantic Aviation flight-line, North Charleston, S.C., June 27, 2012. Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Civil Engineer, Headquarters Air Force, Washington D.C., and Brig. Gen. Timothy Green, Director of Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., were given an aerial tour of Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and Weapons Station, Short Stay Naval recreation area and North Auxiliary Air Field. Byers and Green were accompanied by members of JB Charleston leadership. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Air Base - News Briefs
July 2, 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.Air Force... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
July 2, 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 and workshops will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg 755, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station unless otherwise... MORE

The gift of health
July 2, 2012 — "Every human being is the author of his own health or disease." (Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.)Whether young or less young, you should always take care of your health. Taking care of your body prevents or decreases the likelihood of developing chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive... MORE

Summer reading program benefits kids
July 2, 2012 — The third annual Department of Defense Summer Reading Program, "Reading is So Delicious" is currently underway at your Joint Base Charleston libraries. Registration continues through July 9. "The goal of the library's Summer Reading Program is to encourage children to continue reading through the summer so they return to school in the fall at the... MORE

Reading is So Delicious, a Department of Defense Summer Reading Program, is currently underway at your Joint Base Charleston libraries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Forest City Communities announces June Yard of the Month winners
July 2, 2012 — MORE

Forest City Communities recently announced its June Yard of the Month Winners at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. This yard belongs to Tech. Sgt. Jason Mark from the 628th Air Base Wing Protocol Office Yard of the month winners receive a gift card for a local home improvement store. (Courtesy photo)

CCAF graduates 154 Airmen
July 2, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston held its annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony May 31 at the Air Base Theater and 154 graduates were honored. Chief Master Sgt. Debra Mosely, 628th Air Base Wing superintendent was the guest speaker. "The purpose of education in any society is to maintain the cultural heritage and improve both society... MORE

Sailor Wins Levitow Award At ALS
June 27, 2012 — A Sailor assigned to the Naval Support Activity at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station was named the John L. Levitow award winner June 14, during an Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Martin, a machinist's mate, became the first Sailor to receive the Levitow award since... MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief present the John L. Levitow Award to Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Martin during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation June 14, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Pa. Martin is a machinist’s mate assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron Information Protection office at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. The Levitow award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)