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APS CHANGE OF COMMAND
June 20, 2012 — MORE

Colonel James Clavenna, 437th Maintenance Group commander, renders a salute to Lt. Col. Luther King, 437th Aerial Port Squadron outgoing commander, during the 437th APS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C, June 19, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Private motor vehicles: slow down; pay attention
June 20, 2012 — Private Motor Vehicle mishaps are a serious danger to our safety. Reckless behavior includes excessive speed, alcohol use, no seat belt use or extreme maneuvers (surfing, racing, etc.); 86 percent of PMV fatality mishaps (as of Sept. 30, 2011) were attributable to these factors. It is this behavior that continues to be a threat to our service... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
June 20, 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

News Briefs - Air Base
June 20, 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.June 26A... MORE

Famed 'Candy Bomber' honored at JB Charleston
June 19, 2012 — Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen's legendary Air Force legacy is built on chocolate, bubble gum and hope. Team Charleston leadership renamed the C-17 Aircrew Training Building after Halvorsen June 15 with a dedication ceremony in honor of the legendary "Berlin Candy Bomber." In 1948, World War II was over and its aftermath had left the German city of... MORE

Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, the famed "Candy Bomber," sits in front of the C-17 Aircrew Training Center moments before the C-17 Aircrew Training Center was dedicated in honor of him at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., on June 15, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

JB Charleston Airman rewarded for big 'IDEA'
June 19, 2012 — A Joint Base Charleston Airman recently received a cash bonus for discovering an innovative way to repair cables once they were deemed unserviceable.Master Sgt. Michael Stone, 437th Airlift Wing maintenance engineering superintendent, received more than $9,000 through the Air Force Innovative Development Employee Awareness (IDEA) program. Stone... MORE

Jag Corps announces law school programs
June 19, 2012 — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program will be accepted beginning January 1, 2013 through March 2013 and interested Air Force officers are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force. "Our Air Force missions are... MORE

LRS AIRMEN IN ACTION!
June 19, 2012 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Burdett, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance mechanic, checks batteries on a fire truck at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 13, 2012. Technical school training for vehicle maintenance mechanic's is 18-weeks long at Port Hueneme Naval Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and U.S. Senator visit JB Charleston
June 18, 2012 — MORE

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter speaks with military members during an “All Call” at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. June 18, 2012, held to thank the troops for their service. Carter and Lindsey Graham also visited The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and Army Strategic Logistics Activity – Charleston at JB Charleston – Weapons Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Airmen Leadership School honors graduate and World War II hero
June 18, 2012 — 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)