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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)

AMC announces 2011 Annual Contracting Award Winners
December 28, 2011 — The Air Mobility Command recently announced the 2011 Annual Contracting Award winners and Joint Base Charleston was runner-up in three categories.Secretary of the Air Force Professionalism in Contracting-Supervisory (Runner-up):Robert Hood Jr., from the 628th Contracting Squadron, JB CharlestonOutstanding Contracting Unit-Large (Runner-up):628th... MORE

Instaflix deploys to JB Charleston - Air Base
December 28, 2011 — EXCHANGE MEDIA CONTACT: Joe Puryear - puryearj@aafes.com Bringing home the latest movies and entertainment is getting easier with the premiere of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's Instaflix video kiosk on JB Charleston - Air Base. The new kiosk lets users rent DVDs overnight for $1 and Blu-ray discs for $1.49 and no membership is required... MORE

Apply now for Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial Space Camp Scholarship
December 28, 2011 — NASA Space Camp is a place of learning where children come together for a journey they will never forget. For many, it is a life-changing event - helping them make decisions about their educational and vocational careers. This extraordinary adventure teaches our youth about astronauts and space travel and so much more. They learn leadership and... MORE