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Ammo prepares Team Charleston for the fight
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Senior Airman Caprice Frazier takes inventory at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Munitions Center April 10. The 437th Maintenance Group Munitions office is responsible for more than $15 million dollars worth of munitions. Frazier is a munitions accountability technician with the 437th MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Month of the Military Child - Kid on the Street
April 11, 2012 — April is the Month of the Military Child and the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office went out to see what the kids had to say. This week's question was, "What is the best part about your mom or dad being in the military?" MORE

11 year old Noah Bevil- “He gets to serve for our country.” (son of Staff Sgt. Dasan Bevil, 437th Aerial Port Squadron) (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

JB Charleston Airmen take third at AMT skills competition
April 11, 2012 — Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Group at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base competed in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Skills Competition March 7 through 9 in Las Vegas.Twelve Airmen were split into two separate teams with each having one mentor and one team captain appointed to supervise and lead them through the competition.The two JB... MORE

Staff Sgt. Sean Nappier and Senior Airman Kevin Meredith work together during the wheel and brake competition as a judge watches during the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Skills Competition March 7 through 9 in Las Vegas. The two played a key role in helping the “Ace’s of Maintenance” take first in the event. Nappier is a 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician and Meredith is a 437th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman. (Courtesy photo)

Bailey assumes command of NSA
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Capt. Tom Bailey, left, and Capt. Ralph Ward cut the ceremonial cake during a routine change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Charleston at the Good Shepherd Chapel at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, April, 10. Bailey relieved Ward as the NSA commanding officer and as JB Charleston joint base deputy commander. Ward will retire April 13 after 30 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Team Charleston makes miracles happen, one base at a time
April 11, 2012 — Team Charleston takes great pride in giving back to the local community as evidenced by the thousands of hours donated by Team Charleston Airmen to the community every year. This year, the Summerville Miracle League is the beneficiary as more than 50 volunteers from Air Force units are helping children with disabilities play baseball. The units... MORE

Let your voice be heard
April 11, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston - Air Base will host a Caring for People Forum April 25.The forum provides the opportunity for local military and associated personnel to provide ideas on policy items that could be changed or a quality of life service that could be improved either at JB Charleston or in the Air Force. The forum is open to military members... MORE

Get ready for peak PCS season
April 11, 2012 — Almost 65 percent of all Department of Defense household goods moves are performed during the summer peak season (May 15 - Sept. 30). Unfortunately, many service members that moved during last year's peak season experienced some dissatisfaction with the process. Their complaints focused on two main areas: · The Transportation Service Provider could... MORE

Movie Schedule
April 11, 2012 — Free movies at Cinema I at JB Charleston - Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. War Horse: April 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Joyful Noise: April 14, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13War Horse: April 14, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13War Horse: April 15, 2 p.m., Rated PG 13Joint Base Charleston - Air... MORE

Air Force's top enlisted leader visits JB Charleston
April 10, 2012 — The 16th chief master sergeant of the Air Force spoke with Charleston Airmen about current and future Air Force operations April 9 during a brief visit here.During his visit, which included an "All Call" held at the base theater, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy touched on topics such as force shaping, Air Force budget cuts, education,... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy speaks to Airmen at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 9. Roy held the enlisted call to speak to Airmen about their future in today's Air Force. He also held a question and answer session during the event. Roy represents the Air Force's highest enlisted level of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
April 10, 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.April 15National Volunteer Week (Volunteer Excellence Award): The goal of National Volunteer Week is to recognize and celebrate the efforts of base... MORE