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JB Charleston first sergeant wins big at AMC level
March 28, 2012 — Master Sgt. Steven Hart, 628th Security Forces Squadron, first sergeant was selected as the 2011 Air Mobility Command First Sergeant of the Year March 21.Twelve finalists competed in four categories to become AMC's nominees for the Air Force-level competition for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Those categories included junior enlisted, Non... MORE

School Choice Performing Arts Festival
March 28, 2012 — The Joint Base Charleston School Liaison Office is helping to celebrate the Month of the Military Child, by presenting the School Choice Performing Arts Showcase at the Redbank Club at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 4.The event will consist of two hours of non-stop music hosted by JB Charleston's military... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
March 28, 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 5There will be a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Craig Matusik, April 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the Bldg. 72 auditorium.April 6There will be a... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
March 28, 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.March 31Easter Extravaganza at the Navy Exchange: Come out and get free pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy games, crafts, and egg decorating at... MORE

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
March 28, 2012 — Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. New Year's Eve: March 30, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked: March 31, 5 p.m., Rated GNew Year's Eve: March 31, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13The Muppets: April 1, 2 p.m., Rated PGJoint Base Charleston - Air BaseGirl Scouting: Girls in... MORE

Motorcyclist Ride Safely
March 27, 2012 — MORE

A police officer shows off his maneuvering skills March 23 during the Seventh Annual Palmetto Police Motorcycle Rodeo. The rodeo was one of the stops during the 2012 Joint Base Charleston Motorcycle Safety Event. The event provided motorcyclists with information about safe riding, motorcycle laws in South Carolina, military regulations and proper riding equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

437th Maintenance Group hosts families
March 27, 2012 — MORE

437th Maintenance Group spouses and family members pose for a group photo after touring the 437th MXG facilities courtesy of Col. James Clavenna, 437th MXG commander March 2. The 437th MXG is responsible for maintaining 55 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft valued at $11.1 billion through a workforce of four squadrons comprised of 1,800 military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Shandelle Laurine)

628th Medical Group facilities become tobacco free
March 27, 2012 — Effective March 31, the 628th Medical Group at Joint Base Charleston will join other military treatment facilities across the Air Force Medical Service and will enjoy a tobacco-free campus status.The tobacco-free campus medical buildings include Bldg. 364 (Main Clinic), Bldg. 1000 (Mental Health and Education and Training), Bldg. 1001 (Logistics... MORE

Judo leader visits Joint Base – Charleston
March 27, 2012 — United States Judo Association President Gary Goltz traveled from California to visit the Samurai Judo Association at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station March 7. The Samurai Judo Association, led by Dr. Ronald Charles, trains at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station Morale Welfare and Recreation gym and is the largest club in the U.S. Judo... MORE

Joint Base Charleston hosted United States Judo Association President Gary Goltz at JB Charleston - Weapons Station March 7. Goltz was in town to conduct a free seminar for the Samurai Judo Association, the largest club in the U.S. Judo Association, which provides free lessons to active-duty military. (Courtesy photo)

Changes lead to better waterfront security
March 27, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston's 628th Security Forces Squadron personnel are working to create new guidelines for the Harbor Patrol Unit at JB Charleston - Weapons Station that will satisfy both Air Force and Navy requirements for waterfront security operations.The new Air Force operating instructions will be written to incorporate new Navy requirements... MORE

(Left to right) Patrolmen Dennis McKinney, William Stevens and George Cunningham, 628th Security Forces Squadron Harbor Patrol Unit, patrol the Cooper River Mar. 13. 628th SFS personnel are working to create new guidelines for the Harbor Patrol Unit at Joint Base Charleston that will satisfy both Air Force and navy requirements for waterfront security operations. McKinney, Stevens and Cunningham are 628th SFS HPU police officers. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan)