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JB Charleston first joint base to reach communication light speed
July 11, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston is the first joint base to connect more than one service to the same communication system.Overcoming the challenges associated with forming a joint base environment, the 628th Communications Squadron installed a high speed optical network December 4, 2011, known as SONET. This system allows both Joint Base Charleston - Weapons... MORE

1st Combat Camera Squadron Change of Command
July 11, 2012 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Burgstien relinquishes command of the 1st Combat Camera Squadron to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Les Kodlick, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Director of Public Affairs, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Alexandra Hoachlander/ Released)

Diamond Sharp Award winners
July 11, 2012 — MORE

Col. Al Miller, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, presents a Diamond Sharp award to Airman 1st Class Ryan Swapp, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft flight instruments and navigation systems apprentice, along with Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., July 10, 2012. Diamond Sharp awards are designed to recognize individuals in a unit who stand out to their first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)

437th AMXS crew chiefs honored during ceremony
July 11, 2012 — "The tradition of being a dedicated crew chief comes from a long line of enlisted master technicians who have passed on their heritage of unwavering devotion, loyalty and pride concerning their craft. By accepting this, you are hereby bound to live by and conform to the following charges," states the Crew Chief Charge. 437th Airlift Wing leadership... MORE

More than 50 Airmen were honored during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony July 10 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. Dedicated Crew Chiefs are responsible for all of the maintenance on the aircraft to which he or she is assigned. (Courtesy photo)

Director of Public Affairs visits JB Charleston
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Brig. Gen. Les Kodlick, Director of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington D.C., is greeted by Maj. Jason Bowden, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron operations officer, during his visit to Joint Base Charleston July 10, 2012. Kodlick received a briefing on 628th LRS Port Opertaions after attending the 1st Combat Camera Squadron change of command earlier that day. Kodlick is responsible for developing and executing global communication processes to build understanding and support for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Charleston Airmen Return Home in time to Celebrate Independence Day
July 11, 2012 — At approximately 11:30 p.m., July 2, a commercial airliner returning from overseas touched down at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base with more than 130 Airmen on board from the 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing.The 16th AS was deployed throughout Southwest Asia, supporting overseas combat operations as a part of the U.S. Central Command... MORE

Capt. Jeffrey West, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing pilot, hugs his wife Janelle, after returning from a deployment at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., July 2, 2012. While deployed, the 16th AS served under the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, supporting combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)

Air Base – News Briefs
July 11, 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.July 13A... MORE

Weapons Station – News Briefs
July 11, 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

437th APS Personal Property Movement Team speeds-up moving claim process
July 11, 2012 — The 437th Aerial Port Squadron Personal Property Movement team held the grand opening of their new self-help room July 9 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.The self-help room provides customers with visual management instructional boards and computer access to travel information as well as bank account information to retrieve routing numbers, so... MORE

16th Airlift Squadron returns from deployment
July 3, 2012 — MORE

Family and friends of the 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, wait for their loved ones to return from deployment to at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., July 2, 2012. While deployed, the 16th AS served under the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, supporting combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)