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JB Charleston Fitness/Sports Day
June 6, 2012 — MORE

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron's team poses for a photo after winning a dodge ball tournament, June 1, 2012 at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Fitness Center, S.C. In the past 10 years, it is estimated more than 66,000 Airmen have participated in the Fitness/Sports Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Physical Therapy Clinic Offers Running Analysis
June 6, 2012 — The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is expanding its services to include a Running Analysis Clinic beginning June 19 in room 103 of Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Health and Wellness Center, with a goal to reduce the high volume of overuse injuries associated with running. This service will be offered on the third Tuesday afternoon of... MORE

June Diamond Sharp
June 6, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Richard McComb (left), Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Avery Jones, 628th Mission Support Group superintendent (right), recognize June's Diamond Sharp winners at the Charleston Club at JB Charleston –Air Base, June 5. The Diamond Sharp recipients are (front row from left) Airman 1st Class Dariely Velazquez, 628th Communications Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kevonda Harrell 628th Force Support Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Kurt Davis, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. Pictured with the Diamond Sharp winners are Master Sgt. David Turnage, 628th CS, Master Sgt. John Ward, 628 FSS and Master Sgt. Keith Bishop, 628th CE. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

News Briefs – Weapons Station
June 6, 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 8An Interviewing For Success class will be held at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 8 at Bldg. 755. Learn the interviewing process and how to come out... MORE

There will be blood ... at the health clinic
June 6, 2012 — MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesus Pena, a hospital corpsman with the Naval Health Clinic at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., drips a single drop of activation agent into a test tube in preparation of blood clot testing June 1, 2012. All donated blood is thoroughly tested at the clinic to ensure the donated blood is able to be used in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

18th AF commander visits JB Charleston
June 6, 2012 — Lt. Gen. Mark Ramsay, 18th Air Force commander, visited Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 3 and 4 to get a firsthand look at the daily operations of the 437th Airlift Wing and its mission partners, as well as to speak to wing Airmen during an 'All Call'.During the All Call, which took place in the base theater, Ramsay discussed topics such as force... MORE

Lt. Gen. Mark Ramsay, 18th Air Force commander, speaks to Airmen at the JB Charleston theater June 4, 2012. Ramsay visited JB Charleston to get a first-hand look at the military functions that are unique to this base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society receives check
June 6, 2012 — MORE

Captain Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, presents a check to David Hastings, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society director. The check came from the proceeds of Naval Exchange Customer Support’s fund drive for the 2012 Navy Marine Corps Relief Society at the NEX at JB Charleston – Weapons Station, June 1. The exchange’s top sellers for the fund drive were Mary Helen White and Christine Reyes. Christine Finkler, not pictured, was also a top seller. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

News Briefs – Air Base
June 6, 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 12An... MORE

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