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National Park Week features free admission, nationwide events
April 3, 2012 — The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, invite people everywhere to enjoy, explore, learn, share and give back to America's nearly 400 national parks during National Park Week 2012. Celebrating the theme, "Picture Yourself in a National Park," National Park Week will run April 21... MORE

South Carolina legislature supports ban on Spice and bath salts
April 3, 2012 — Spice and bath salts have been banned in South Carolina for more than five months. While the South Carolina General Assembly was on break, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control passed an emergency ban on the sale and possession of Spice and bath salts Oct. 24, 2011. This ban by DHEC came as a result of the Federal Drug... MORE

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic hosts DimensionU
April 2, 2012 — The conference center at SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic was the site of a Tri-County DimensionU competition March 29, which saw 36 students from six local middle schools compete in a contest that tested their math and science skills in online, multi-player educational video game software.Students from Gregg Middle, Haute Gap Middle, Oakbrook... MORE

Six teams from Tri-County area middle schools participate in a DimensionU competition at SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic Conference Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station March 29. DimensionU is part of SSC Atlantic's science, technology, engineering and math outreach program. (U.S. Navy photo/Joe Bullinger)

437th AW vice commander celebrates fini flight
April 2, 2012 — MORE

In perfect sunny weather, Col. Darren James was greeted by family and friends to celebrate his return from his "fini flight" as the 437th Airlift Wing's vice commander March 19.

James' last flight took him and his crew on a local training mission, focusing on air refueling with a formation of two KC-135s, and then tactical training at the North Auxiliary Airfield.

During his tenure at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, James took on the role of Crisis Action Team lead during JB Charleston's 2011 Operational Readiness Inspection. He also championed many of the strategy alignment and development efforts which included continuous process improvement efforts, ensuring Airmen are deployed combat-ready and developing stronger bonds between the base and the community.

Due in large part to James' excellent leadership, the 437th AW was able to deliver more than 88,000 passengers and 220 million pounds of cargo to locatioins around the world.

James will be attending pilot instructor training at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas in preparation for his assignment as 71st Flying Training Wing, commander at Vance AFB, Okla.

ALS announces John L. Levitow Award winner
March 30, 2012 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb amd Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Ronald Sangston during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 22. The award is presented to the student who displays exemplary excellence as both a leader and a scholar. McComb is the JB Charleston commander and LugoSantiago was the 628th Air Base Wing command chief. Sangston is a 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems journeyman, 437th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

628th CES Fire Emergency Services tops in AMC
March 28, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston's 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services flight was named the 2011 Air Mobility Command, Ralph E. Sanborn Fire Department of the Year (large category) in an announcement made March 25 by Brig. Gen Timothy Green, AMC's installations and mission support director. The annual award honors Chief Master Sgt. Ralph E... MORE

Programs help conquer Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness
March 28, 2012 — In today's Air Force, being physically fit is a top priority, but in addition to being fit, Comprehensive Airman Fitness includes being socially, mentally and spiritually fit. To help Joint Base Charleston Airmen achieve all four pillars of CAF, several programs exist here for their support."Comprehensive Airman Fitness represents a 'holistic... MORE

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