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JB Charleston Airmen and families enjoy picnic
May 9, 2012 — MORE

Servers from Jim-N-Nicks restaurant serve Airmen and their families at the Joint Base Charleston Annual Picnic, May 4. The two-day event included activities for adults and children, free food, live entertainment, a water slide and several giant inflatables for children to play on. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

Federal Employees of the Year recognized at luncheon
May 9, 2012 — The Federal Employee of the Year luncheon was held at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, May 8. The following awards were presented: Outstanding Managerial/Executive Award:1st - Glen Easterby, 628th Air Base Wing2nd - Mark Harrison, 437th Airlift Wing3rd - Mary Walker, Department of Veterans AffairsOutstanding Supervisor... MORE

17th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing changes command
May 9, 2012 — MORE

Col. Erik Hansen passes the 17th Airlift Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Todd
Groomes while Master Sgt. Christopher Copans (center) and Lt. Col. Michael Madsen observe the ceremony during the 17th AS change of command at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 4. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Groomes is the new 17th AS commander, Copans is the 17th AS superintendent and Madsen is the former 17th AS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Daniel Klepper)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
May 9, 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.May 8Federal Employee of the Year luncheon: The Federal Employee of the Year Awards luncheon, hosted by the Federal Executive Association of the... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
May 9, 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.May 14628th SFS National Police Week Golf Tournament: Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Wrenwoods Golf Course with a start time of 8 a.m. For more... MORE

C-17 engine build up: so the birds can fly
May 8, 2012 — MORE

Tim Gorman stops for a photo in a C-17 Globemaster III engine inlet at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base C-17 engine shop May 2. Goreman is an aviation maintenance technician with United Airlines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Katie Gieratz)

'Army Wives' star meets with military spouses
May 8, 2012 — MORE

Terry Serpico speaks with military spouses at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Airman and Family Readiness Center, May 5. Serpico is an actor on Lifetime Network's television series, "Army Wives" and for the last five seasons has played the role of Army Lt. Col. Frank Sherwood. The spouses were being honored as part of Military Spouse Appreciation Day which included massages, hair styling salon, tea and other events. The sixth season of "Army Wives" premiered May 1 on the Lifetime Network and the majority of the show is filmed in North Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes in the 437th Maintenance Group
May 8, 2012 — Innovation ... it is the way ahead for the Air Force and Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, is taking steps to ensure the 437th AW will continue to thrive and fly in the 21st century in an environment that encourages innovative ideas from every Airman. Hansen toured an impressive array of innovative projects occurring throughout the... MORE

JB Charleston Commander's Challenge
May 8, 2012 — MORE

Airmen and Sailors from Joint Base Charleston participate in the Commander's Run on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base May 4. The Commander's Challenge is held monthly to test Team Charleston's fitness abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Det. 3 deactivates at NCBC
May 8, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Mike Kelly and Maj. Kenneth Decedue Jr., secure the Detachment 3, Air Force Security Forces Center command guidon during an inactivation ceremony at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, May 3. Detachment 3 will scale down in size from 24 to seven assigned Airmen who will continue the Air Force corrections mission and integrate with NCBC. The Airmen will be officially assigned to Air Force Detachment 2 located at the Naval Brig Miramar, Calif. Kelly is the Headquarters AFSFC commander and Decedue is the Det 3 commander. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson).