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The prints tell the story
January 10, 2012 — MORE

Petty Officer Third Class Ryan Davis, originally from Orangeburg, S.C., fills out a Standard Form 87 fingerprint card with pertinent information prior to getting his fingerprints taken for a security clearance. Ship’s Serviceman Davis reported to Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Dec. 12, 2011 and is working at Unaccompanied Personnel Housing. (U.S. Navy photo/ Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

USAF Weapons School prepares pilots for wartime ops
January 10, 2012 — The U.S. Air Force Weapons School, stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, not only furthers pilot development, it also leads to achieving Air Mobility Command's mission of providing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. Recently, three Airmen from Joint Base Charleston graduated from the five and a half month... MORE

Airman becomes first dental adviser in Gardez
January 10, 2012 — In a remote valley of war torn Afghanistan, a Joint Base Charleston Airman is playing a vital role enhancing the country's practice of dentistry.Major Courtney Schapira, from the 628th Medical Group at JB Charleston - Air Base, is currently assigned to the Medical Embedded Training Team at Forward Operating Base Lightning as the Chief Dental... MORE

437th MXS machines metal
January 4, 2012 — MORE

Master Sgt. George Greene enters information into the Computer Numeric Control milling machine at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Dec. 15. The CNC milling machine uses the data to create a fixture to hold aircraft parts. Greene is the aircraft metals technology section chief with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
January 4, 2012 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Conan the Barbarian: Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m., Rated RDolphin Tale: Jan. 7, 5 p.m., Rated PGFinal Destination: Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m., Rated RDolphin Tale: Jan. 8, 2 p.m., Rated PGMovie Schedule: Air BaseCall 963-3333 for show times... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
January 4, 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.Jan. 9Tax Preparation Information: This class, Jan. 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., will provide information about the latest tax changes and every facet of... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
January 4, 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.Jan. 9Marketing Yourself for a Second Career: This free, two-hour professional lecture for officers and senior noncommissioned officers planning to... MORE

Airman STEPS up
January 4, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams congratulate Tech. Sgt. Dylan Hofert after his promotion via the Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion Jan. 3 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. Hofert is the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron Unit Training manager, Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Williams is the 437 AW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jessica Lovette)

Transition lecture scheduled for Jan. 9
January 3, 2012 — The Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career," a once-a-year lecture presented by the Military Officers Association of America. The event will be held at the A&FRC, Bldg. 500 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Jan. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m.This presentation is designed for service members contemplating... MORE

A prescription to prevent wildfires
January 3, 2012 — Wildfire will continue to be a major concern in South Carolina this year due to dry conditions. Darryl Jones of the S.C. Forestry Commission said, "Based on the long-term deficit of rainfall, we are very concerned about the upcoming wildfire season. Some parts of the state are already very dry and recent frosts have helped to dry out grasses,... MORE

Prescribed fires, conducted by trained fire managers, accomplishes planned land management objectives. (courtesy photo)