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The Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign
June 5, 2012 — "Safety - It's Personal" ... "Live to Play, Play to Live" ... "Take 5 for Safety."Various safety campaigns are in place during the spring and summer months throughout the Department of Defense. The Army's "Take 5 for Safety", Navy's "Live to Play, Play to Live" and the Air Force's "Safety - It's Personal" are 2012 safety campaign themes. Campaign... MORE

Conducting Fall Sports Physicals
June 5, 2012 — Participating in team sports is a great way to exercise and have fun. But before doing so, children must receive clearance from a doctor to make sure they are physically fit to play. The physical demands placed on the body during sports can be rigorous, which is why it is so important to have a sports physical prior to participation in competitive... MORE

CCAF Graduation
June 4, 2012 — MORE

Community College of the Air Force graduates pose for a group photo at the Education Center on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., May 31, 2012. Forty-eight Airmen attended the graduation for their diplomas, however more than 150 Airmen graduated and received their CCAF degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Third Army commanding general visits JB Charleston
June 1, 2012 — MORE

Army Lt. Gen. Vincent Brooks, Third Army commanding general, is greeted by Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, at the JB Charleston – Weapons Station May 23, 2012. Brooks visited JB Charleston to get a first-hand look at the military functions that are unique to this base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham visits JB Charleston
May 31, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Russell Fingar (right), 315th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Erik Hansen (center), 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Richard McComb (left), Joint Base Charleston commander, greet U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham from South Carolina upon his arrival May 29, 2012 to JB Charleston, S.C. Graham visited the base to have an open forum with JB Charleston leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

News Briefs – Weapons Station
May 31, 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.JUNE 1A Job Fair Ettiquette class will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 1 at Bldg. 755. Learn tips from the experts on prepping before, during and... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
May 30, 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 963-4406June 1A... MORE

116 Sailors advance at JB Charleston
May 30, 2012 — Congratulations to all of Joint Base Charleston's Sailors on their promotions.Naval Munitions CommandPetty Officer 1st Class:Mineman 1st Class Jonathan PittsPetty Officer 2nd Class:MN2 Alina Boatright MN2 Sonny GibsonMN2 Christopher Gonzalesbouton MN2 Jason Moore MN2 Jacob SpradlinPetty Officer 3rd ClassMN3 Franklin Brown MN3 Stephen Hargis MN3... MORE

Environmental, Safety, Occupational Health Compliance Assessment - June 11-15
May 30, 2012 — It is time to prepare for our annual Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment. An internal cross-functional team of area experts, comprised of personnel from the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing, SPAWAR and NPTU Mission Partners, will be visiting numerous shops across the base during the week of June 11-15, 2012 to... MORE

Build a Kit
May 30, 2012 — According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a disaster supply kit is a simple collection of basic household items that may be needed in case of an emergency like a hurricane, flood or tornado.FEMA recommends assembling emergency kits well in advance of impending weather, so they are prepared instead of searching for supplies after the... MORE

(U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)