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#1 LRS dominates #2 APS, wins base soccer championship
May 7, 2013 — On a cloudy and windy, 72-degree afternoon, the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Soccer team managed to not only beat sloppy field conditions, but also dismantle the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, 8 - 2, to capture the Joint Base Charleston Intramural Soccer Championship, May 2, 2013.A short-season that began in mid-March finally wrapped up in the... MORE

Members from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 437th Aerial Port Squadron race to the ball during the Intramural Soccer Championship May 2, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.. The 628th LRS soccer team defeated the 437th APS soccer team 8 – 2 in the championship game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

TCSC holds silent auction: raises money for scholarships
May 1, 2013 — The 2013 Silver Wings Scholarship Silent Auction, hosted by the Team Charleston Spouses Club, was held April 19, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C."The auction helped us raise funds for our annual scholarships," said Nikki Weeks, TCSC board member and spouse of Capt. Shane Weeks, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot. "These scholarships... MORE

(Left) Bobbi Nitz, spouse of Col. Trevor Nitz, 437th Operations Group commander, Col. Judith Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander and Phyllis McComb, spouse of Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, experience the glitz and glamour of “Hollywood Nights” during the 2013 Silver Wings Scholarship Auction. The Silent Auction is organized by the Team Charleston Spouses Club, with proceeds of the event being applied toward educational scholarships for military spouses and dependents. (Courtesy photo)

April draws to end, SAAPM continues
April 25, 2013 — April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and as it nears its last day, the education, awareness and culture of prevention and response endure beyond the events sponsored during the teal-ribboned campaign. April brought many SAAPM-themed sporting events, including 5k runs on both the Air Base and Weapons Station, volleyball tournaments... MORE

Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate Lt. j.g. Amy Ellison, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Tiffany Mizzell, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, and Chief Petty Officer Andrella Pusha, SAPR NNPTC victim advocate, discuss SAPR awareness with NNPTC students at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Galley, April 22, 2013. The SAPR informational awareness tables are just one of the many events designed to highlight and increase SAPR consciousness onboard the Weapons Station and throughout JBCharleston. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Hallford)

News Briefs - Air Base
April 4, 2013 — 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.All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to... MORE

Base housing project keeps on rolling
April 4, 2013 — Since Forest City Military Communities began the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base privatized housing construction project in Oct. 2011, more than 265 units and a new community center have been completed.The project, which calls for construction of 335 new homes on the Air Base, is on schedule for completion by August 2013. "More military members... MORE

Forest City Military Communities held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Community Center March 29, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The community center, located at 1501 Touhey Blvd. on the Air Base, is 5,696 square feet and includes a business center, a fitness center, a kitchen and activity center, showers, locker rooms and two housing management offices. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt)

Commander’s Action Line – Base Shred Day
March 27, 2013 — The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to me as the commander of Joint Base Charleston. I would ask that you first give the appropriate base agency a chance to solve the problem, but if you don't get a satisfactory answer, call me at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to 628abw.action@charleston.af.mil. This forum is your opportunity to make... MORE

Commander's Action Line - Taxes at Weapons Station
March 27, 2013 — The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to me as the commander of Joint Base Charleston. I would ask that you first give the appropriate base agency a chance to solve the problem, but if you don't get a satisfactory answer, call me at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to 628abw.action@charleston.af.mil. This forum is your opportunity to make... MORE

Resiliency programs count your blessings
March 6, 2013 — The Air Force defines resiliency as, "the ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands."But how do you become resilient? Most people probably think that it's just something you either become or don't become through a series of hard tests or trials. Those who are fit, win ... those who aren't may end up... MORE

Military Saves launches at NNPTC
March 5, 2013 — Navy Captain Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and Navy CAPT. John "Jay" Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, met with NNPTC students to launch the Military Saves initiative at the NNPTC galley, Feb. 26, 2013. Fahs read the proclamation announcing the "Saver's Pledge," encouraging students to help... MORE

Navy Captain Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Navy Captain John “Jay” Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, joined the Naval Weapons Station Charleston Fleet and Family Support Center Team to launch the “Military Saves” initiative Feb. 26, 2013. Military Saves is a joint force initiative that encourages Sailors and Airmen to begin saving for their futures early in their careers. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Baker)

For the Airmen, By the Airmen: AFAF to kick off March 4
February 20, 2013 — The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is scheduled to kick off March 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The AFAF campaign will run until April 12, 2013. AFAF was established to provide an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family (active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and their... MORE

Air Force District of Washington kicks-off the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign March 16 through April 20. For more information on how to give and help AFDW reach its goal contact your unit AFAF representative.