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Take time this 'Spring Break'
March 21, 2012 — Spring break is a term often associated with words such as wild and crazy, but this year it represents something much more serious - Air Mobility Command's 'Spring Break' safety campaign. The campaign is designed to deter members from taking risks that could put them in harm's way or behind bars.Joint Base Charleston leaders are spreading the word... MORE

Exercise! Exercise! Exercise!
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628th Security Forces Squadron members respond to a simulated terrorist attack at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 20. During the active shooter scenario, the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection exercise evaluated JB Charleston's capabilities in responding to a crisis situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

JB Charleston inducts new Honorary Commanders
March 21, 2012 — Team Charleston inducted 35 community leaders into the 2012 Honorary Commanders Program in a ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 14. The day's events were co-hosted by Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "This program was initiated to extend a cross-flow of... MORE

Col. Richard McComb briefs newly inducted Honorary Commanders on 628th Air Base Wing and JB Charleston operations March 14. More than 30 local area business and community leaders became Honorary Commanders of various Air Force, Navy and Army units at JB Charleston. McComb is the JB Charleston commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Takes 'all hands' to make a difference
March 21, 2012 — The annual Navy - Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive kicked off, March 1 and is scheduled to run through March 31 at Joint Base Charleston with a goal of raising $200,000 this year. NMCRS is a non-profit charitable organization sponsored by the Department of the Navy and operates nearly 250 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine Corps... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Movie Schedule: Family Matters
March 21, 2012 — Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. J. Edgar: March 23, 7:30 p.m., Rated RHappy Feet 2: March 24, 5 p.m., Rated PGJ. Edgar: March 24, 7:30 p.m., Rated RHappy Feet 2: March 25, 2 p.m., Rated PGJoint Base Charleston - Air BaseGirl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
March 21, 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 26Making Sense of the TSP (Civilian and Military: Simplified language to help even the novice investor understand the purpose of the TSP, whether... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
March 21, 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 27Basic Resume Writing: Learn how to compose a professional looking resume March 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call the FFSC at 764-7480. April... MORE

Air Base housing update: community meeting scheduled April 3
March 21, 2012 — Officials from Forest City Military Communities are scheduled to hosta community meeting April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Theater to discuss the housing privatization contract. Forest City Military Communities took ownership of base housing at JB Charleston - Air Base Oct 1, 2011. The construction project includes 355-unit... MORE

628th FSS wins Outstanding Military Personnel Program
March 21, 2012 — The 628th Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Section recently won the Gerrit D. Foster, Jr. Outstanding Military Personnel Program in the 2011 A1 Awards.The A1 Awards Program recognizes the best performers and best installation level programs within manpower, personnel, education and training and services.From the period of Oct. 1, 2010 to... MORE

Airmen helping Airmen - AFAF campaign
March 21, 2012 — Service members are constantly supporting each other - providing guidance, education and lending a helping hand when necessary, essentially a system that operates like a family. Similar to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, the Air Force has the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign which allows Airmen to give back to fellow wingmen world-wide... MORE