News - Page 338

Living with wildlife
June 26, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston is a unique place ... a place of aircraft, ships, cargo bays, naval munitions and wildlife. Although we may work with nuclear propulsion systems, space age technology and multi-million dollar aircraft, we do this surrounded by the natural world ... and all its inhabitants.Our workplace is surrounded by large tracts of forest,... MORE

Parking lot will close for repaving July 9
June 26, 2012 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron is scheduled to mill and repave the South Davis Dr. parking lot at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base July 9 through Sept. 30. This is the primary parking lot for Bldgs. 245 - 248. These buildings house the ALERT dormitories, Airman Leadership School and various other support offices. Work will be phased to allow... MORE

Be preparred for the parking lot on South Davis Dr., to be repaved.

Wings of Blue 'drop in'
June 21, 2012 — MORE

A member of the 'Wings of Blue' skydiving team from the U.S. Air Force Academy jumps out of a C-17A Globemaster III over Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Stadium in Charleston, S.C., before the South Atlantic League All-Star game, June 19, 2012. The jump team parachuted in with the ball for the opening pitch of the all-star game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

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