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Team Charleston Honorary Commander's take flight
June 13, 2012 — MORE

Team Charleston Honorary commanders and Team Charleston leadership attend a pre-flight briefing before an orientation flight, out of Joint Base Charleston. S.C. June 12, 2012. The honorary commanders program is used as a tool to educate local community leaders about the various missions at JB Charleston. The tours will take place on a quarterly basis, and as part of that education process, the 437th AW set aside a full day to give the civics an in-depth look at the wing's flying mission. It afforded them the opportunity to meet the Airmen, both maintainers and operators, who support the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

News Briefs – Weapons Station
June 13, 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 15A Renting 101 class will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. June 15 at Building 755. Learn how to find the right rental that fits your needs, likes... MORE

CCAF Graduation
June 13, 2012 — 2012 CCAF Graduates 1st Combat Camera SquadronStaff Sgt Robert Aten / Public Affairs Tech. Sgt Shelly Branch / Mechanical and Electrical Technology Master Sgt William Greer / Multimedia Production Services Master Sgt Jeremy Lock / Multimedia Production Services Staff Sgt Kamaile O. Long / Multimedia Production Services Tech. Sgt Joann Makinano... 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)

NHCC Radiology goes in-depth
June 12, 2012 — MORE

The Radiology Department at Naval Health Clinic Charleston at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station serves hundreds of patrons daily. Whether they are active duty, Reserve or retired, Department of Defense employees or military family members, the department’s mission is to help find what cannot be observed by the naked eye and report findings back to the patient’s doctor for further explanation. The department provides x-rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerized Tomography Scans, Fluoroscopy and mammogram/ultrasounds. On average, the department will see more than 900 patrons per month. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Aircrew Training Center dedicated to Col. Halvorsen
June 7, 2012 — June 15 will be a special day for the 437th Airlift Wing and Joint Base Charleston. Bldg. 108, the C-17 Aircrew Training Center, located on the corner of East Hill Boulevard and Bates Street, will be dedicated after one of our finest mobility legends; (ret.) Col. Gail Halvorsen during a ceremony at 8 a.m. The Halvorsen C-17 Aircrew Training Center... MORE

628th SFS remembers one of their own
June 6, 2012 — A military working dog was laid to rest during a Memorial Service June 6, 2012 at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Theater.Waldo, an 11-year old German shepherd and military working dog assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron, recently died from an illness. "The service today was nice, but it is always hard to put your best friend to... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brandon Edwards, 628th Security Forces dog handler, lays Waldo to rest at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. June 6, 2012. Waldo, a military working dog, was assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron and served most of his career here. He was deployed twice to Afghanistan. During his career, Waldo conducted 2,304 hours of searches and completed 425 hours of detection training, leading to safer communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

628th SFS trains to restrain
June 6, 2012 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Michael Compson, 628th Security Forces Squadron and Staff Sgt. Michael Mattern, 628th SFS, practice restraint techniques June 5, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Security Forces practice weapon retention, physical apprehension and restraint techniques as an annual training requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

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)