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JB Charleston youth learn about importance of oral health
February 7, 2013 — The Deily Dental Clinic at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base reached out to more than 250 children in celebration of Children's Dental Health Month to promote and educate, at any early age, the importance of maintaining good dental health. Gaye Adams, 628th Medical Group chief of dentistry, and Staff Sgt. Bianca Cortez, 628th MDG dental technician,... MORE

Children gather to learn about Children’s Dental Health Month Feb. 5, 2013 at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM messages and materials have reached millions of people in communities across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

Navy Housing earns 2012 awards for Outstanding Service in Military Housing
February 6, 2013 — Navy Housing, along with the Professional Housing Management Association, announced the winners of its annual awards last week, which reward superior service and achievement in military housing. Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Family Housing and Balfour Beatty Communities were named the winner, Outstanding Housing Installation Team -... MORE

Forest City opens 50 new homes at JB Charleston
January 24, 2013 — Forest City Military Communities, the privatized housing at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, recently completed Phase 1F of the new housing development. Phase 1F opened up 50 new homes on the base."The houses are built in phases," said Allison Pack, Forest City property manager. "We build about 40 to 50 homes each phase and a phase may take around... MORE

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, view a map of the new Air Base housing community, Jan. 23, 2013 at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Forest City, the privatized housing company at JB Charleston, recently completed Phase Four of the new housing development. Currently, 265 homes have been built and are available to military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

News Briefs - Air Base
January 16, 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

Commander's Action Line
December 28, 2012 — 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 and leave your feedback at 963-5581, or send an e-mail to 628abw.action@charleston.af.mil. This forum is your... MORE

Joint Base Charleston celebrates Arbor Day
December 19, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston, S.C. - A tree-planting ceremony was held Dec. 14, 2012, at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.Capt. Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston vice commander, Col. Justin Davey, 628th Mission Support Group commander, Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, Roger... MORE

Capt. Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Keith Thompson, JB Charleston conservation program manager, talk to kids about Arbor Day on Dec. 14, 2012, at the General Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. This is the 17th year JB Charleston has been a member of the Tree City USA foundation. To become a Tree City USA member, a community must meet four annual standards: must be a tree protection board or manager, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

JB Charleston Airmen learn the importance of resiliency
December 12, 2012 — Overcome. Steer through. Bounce back. Reach out. These are a few words that describe the word "resilient."More than 650 Airmen have participated in the Air Mobility Command mandated 8-hour Resiliency Training held at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. "This course is designed to focus on Airmen, DOD Civilians, and our families' total well-being... MORE

Master Sgt. Daniel Lindsey, 628th Force Support Squadron Air Force Aid Officer and Master Resilience Trainer, instructs a First Term Airman Center class during a Resiliency Training session Dec. 12, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The course is designed to focus on Airmen, DOD Civilians, and their families’ total well-being and is part of the Air Force’s Comprehensive Airman Fitness framework. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt)

628th CES offers Holiday Fire Safety tips
December 4, 2012 — The United States Fire Administration National Fire Protection Association and Joint Base Charleston Fire Emergency Services are working hard to remind everyone home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is mainly due in part to an increase in cooking, heating and holiday decoration fires. The following fire safety tips... MORE

Balfour Beatty Communities Town Hall meetings explain mock billing
November 29, 2012 — Representatives from Balfour Beatty Communities recently held a town hall meeting to discuss mock billing with base housing residents at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. The mock billing will begin Jan. 1, 2013, and continue for three months. Live Billing will begin April 1, 2013.In 1998, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense... MORE

Prescribed fire season begins at JB Charleston in December
November 28, 2012 — The smell of wood smoke will soon be in the air. Prescribed fire season begins on Joint Base Charleston in December and extends through May 2013. A prescribed, or controlled, fire is a low-intensity, carefully-managed fire set under exacting conditions for specific purposes by experienced, trained personnel. This is a type of fire used by military... MORE

Prescribed fire season begins on Joint Base Charleston in December and extends through May, 2013. A prescribed or controlled fire is a low intensity, carefully managed fire set under exacting conditions for specific purposes by experienced, trained personnel. (Courtesy photo)