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News Briefs - Air Base
March 7, 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 13Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease, March 13 to 15. The first... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
March 7, 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 13Accepting and Navigating Change with Life and Work: During these times of employment uncertainty and life in general, learn how to maximize... MORE

Air Base housing scheduled for water main flushing
March 6, 2012 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron will conduct water main flushing in the main base housing and Air Base work facilities at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base from March 19 through May 4. During this time, housing residents may notice a discoloration in their water. This can be corrected by running your bathtub faucet or running your empty washing... MORE

Annual Motorcycle Safety Rodeo
March 6, 2012 — With the arrival of spring, the 2012 motorcycle riding season is upon us. The 628th Air Base Wing Traffic Safety team and the Green Knights Motorcycle Club, Chapter 37, are kicking off this year's season in style with a two-day motorcycle safety rodeo. The event begins March 23 at 8:30 with an annual motorcycle safety briefing at the Joint Base... MORE

Two SPAWAR employees named 2012 Modern-Day Technology Leaders
March 6, 2012 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic employees Brian Reese and Marquita Priester were named this year's 2012 Modern-Day Technology Leaders at the 26th annual Black Engineer of the Year Award Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference Awards held in Philadelphia, Feb. 16 through 18.The three-day BEYA conference, sponsored... MORE

SSC Atlantic Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Glover is pictured with SSC Atlantic employees Brian Reese and Marquita Priester who were named 2012 Modern-Day Technology Leaders by the Black Engineer of the Year Award Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics organization. (Courtesy photo)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau taking complaints on checking accounts
March 6, 2012 — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began accepting consumer complaints about bank accounts, including checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs and related services March 1. "Deposit accounts play a critical role in the lives of most Americans, but these products and the laws governing them are complicated," said CFPBDirector Richard Cordray... MORE

Power Outage Continues to Cause Closure at Naval Health Clinic Charleston
March 4, 2012 — Patients who use Naval Health Clinic Charleston are being advised that the main clinic and the dental clinic will remain closed due to a catastrophic power outage caused by this weekend's storms. Maintenance crews continue to work on the problem but all appointments for Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7 have officially been canceled.Pharmacy... MORE

Airmen let loose, read books by Dr. Seuss
March 2, 2012 — One candle, two candles, three candles.FOUR! All lit on a birthday cake, along with 98 more!That's 108 candles if you're keeping score. To celebrate the birthday of a man named Theodor.Theodor is still adored as the doctor named Seuss, so cozy up with a book or just dance and let loose.National Education Association's Read Across America Day is a... MORE

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

628th MDG tests readiness
February 29, 2012 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Anthony Waldon assists Airman 1st Class Matthew Douglas with his paperwork during an inventory at the 628th Security Forces Squadron warehouse at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 27. The warehouse coordinates daily, weekly and yearly accountability supply reports ensuring error free transaction processing for inventory totaling more than $3.2 million. Waldon is a 628th SFS supply non-commissioned officer in charge and Douglas is a 628th SFS journeyman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

628th SFS inventories essentials
February 29, 2012 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Vincent Bustillo and Tech.Sgt. Anthony Waldo take inventory of mobility gear at the 628th Security Forces Squadron warehouse at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 27. 628th SFS forces are responsible for issuing individual field equipment required for contingency operations and ensuring security forces and unit task code standards are maintained. Bustillo is a 628th SFS vehicle non-commissioned officer in charge and Waldon is a 628th SFS supply NCOIC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)