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JB Charleston protocol officer recognized as Honorary Chief
February 23, 2012 — There is only one path to becoming an E-9 in the Air Force; work hard and be promoted from E-8. But there is a lesser known avenue to becoming a chief master sergeant. Catherine Knichel, 628th Air Base Wing chief of protocol was recognized as an 'Honorary Chief Master Sergeant' at an induction ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 4.The... MORE

Kathy Knichel sits center stage among Joint Base Charleston's leadership and new chief master sergeants after being named as an honorary chief master sergeant at the Chief's Recognition Ceremony at JB Charleston's - Air Base Club Feb. 4. Knichel is the 628th Air Base Wing protocol officer. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

AADD wants ... YOU
February 22, 2012 — In 2011, Joint Base Charleston recorded 31 driving under the influence cases. Twenty DUIs were recorded the year before. This year, nine cases have already been recorded. At the current rate, JB Charleston will have a total of 48 DUIs by the end of the year.To help fight the rise of DUIs, JB Charleston leadership is encouraging more Airmen to not... MORE

JB Charleston AADD (Photo Illustration by Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Joint basing increases community relations
February 22, 2012 — On military installations around the world, public affairs professionals try to educate the local community about the military. These community relations programs can take many different forms, from base tours for school groups, to the Air Force's Honorary Commander program. At Joint Base Charleston, a recent community relations project enabled one... MORE

Twelve community leaders from around the country pose for a group photo Jan 16, 2012, during a Distinguished Visitors Embark on board the USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The ship was 75 miles of the coast of Florida and was conducting pre-deployment exercises. The Navy’s DV embark program is designed to increase awareness of the Navy's mission by selecting community leaders to share their experiences with the largest possible audience. (Courtesy photo)

Construction on military housing, "on schedule"
February 22, 2012 — The new year has brought new changes to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and one of those changes is a 335-housing unit construction project by Forest City Military Communities. Forest City Military Communities took ownership of houses at JB Charleston - Air Base Oct 1, 2011, but representatives of the company have been going door-to-door... MORE

(U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Swing under the silver wings with TCSC
February 22, 2012 — The Team Charleston Spouses Club will host their 2012 Annual Silver Wings Scholarship Dinner and Auction at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Nose Dock 1, Bldg. 519, March 24. The program's theme is "An Evening of Swing under the Silver Wings" and begins at 6 p.m. Dinner will feature southern cuisine and there will be an open bar, music, dancing... MORE

Space-A customers find flights through Facebook
February 22, 2012 — Space-A travelers at Joint Base Charleston have a new option when looking for Space-A flights - Facebook.The JB Charleston Passenger Terminal is now listing Space-A flights on their Facebook page to give customers a faster, more convenient way of getting flight information up to 72 hours in advance. Site administrators can post comments to the... MORE

Shoot, move, communicate!
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Airmen take cover behind a wall during a “Shoot, Move, Communicate” training course at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 16. The training teaches Airmen to react to a hostile shooter by using cover and effective communication to maneuver and engage the target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
February 22, 2012 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Killer Elite: Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Rated RThe Three Musketeers: Feb. 25, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13Immortals: Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., Rated RThe Three Musketeers: Feb. 26, 2 p.m., Rated Pg-13 Joint Base Charleston - Air BaseGirl... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
February 22, 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.Feb. 28Basic Resume Writing: The Basic Resume Writing workshop, Feb. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. assists attendees in completing a professional looking... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
February 22, 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.Feb. 25Heart Link Charleston Spouse Orientation: Learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, benefits and services while... MORE