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Updated DBIDS provides added security
December 22, 2011 — Access to Joint Base Charleston Air Base and Weapons Station is going high tech. The Defense Biometrics Identification System has been in use in other Department of Defense locations in the United States and abroad since 2001. DBIDS was installed on Charleston Air Force Base in December 2008 and on JB Charleston - Weapons Station in February 2010... MORE

AAHC hosts next fun run to honor Martin Luther King
December 22, 2011 — The African American Heritage Council will be hosting next month's Commander's Challenge fun run with a Martin Luther King Unity Walk/Run in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King day. The run was originally scheduled for Jan. 6.During the opening comments, a recording of Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech will be played along with other literary... MORE

ALS presents Levitow award
December 21, 2011 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Johnathan Baxley during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Dec. 15. The award is presented to the student who displays exemplary excellence as both a leader and a scholar. McComb is the JB Charleston commander and LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief. Baxley is an explosive ordnance disposal journeyman assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Joint Base Charleston Holiday worship services
December 21, 2011 — The following holiday services are being offered at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and Weapons Station Chapels. If you need additional information or have questions about a holiday service not offered by the Base Chapel, please contact the Chapel staff at 963-2536 and they will be glad to provide you with a list of churches, temples or... MORE

Basic Motorcycle Safety Course scheduled
December 20, 2011 — A Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course is scheduled for Jan. 3-5, at the Motorcycle training range located at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. If you have a motorcycle and have not already received MSF training or are waiting to attend training, this class is for you. This is not refresher training. Only riders who do not possess... MORE

Around the Weapons Station
December 14, 2011 — MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Malidore, an Information Systems Technician at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, patchs a network drop onboard Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Dec. 14. The network drop is a connection that feeds information from the servers to the computers in health care providers’ and staff members’ offices. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Class Brannon Deugan)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
December 14, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Rated RPolar Express: Dec. 17, 5 p.m., Rated GDon't Be Afraid of the Dark: Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., Rated RMiracle on 34th Street: Dec. 18, 2 p.m., Rated GDisney's: A Christmas... MORE

2011: A quick look back
December 14, 2011 — This is the final edition of The Patriot for 2011 and it has been quite a year. To prepare this article, the staff at the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office went back and looked at every story we published since January and came up with a top 10 list of what we feel were the most important stories of the year.Now, for the purpose of this... MORE

Charlie the alligator stands his ground as employees from Gator Getters Consultants attempt to move him from his home Nov. 17, 2010, Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station S.C. Charlie is being temporarily moved for pond cleaning, overflow structure improvements and increased pond depth of eight feet. There will also be two dens built in the pond so Charlie and the other alligators can hibernate. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance representatives needed
December 14, 2011 — The base legal office is looking for personnel to serve as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance representatives for Joint Base Charleston. VITA representatives provide basic income tax preparation services to active duty members, dependents and retirees. Volunteers will receive Internal Revenue income tax training Jan. 9 through 12. Volunteers should... MORE

Cold weather workout? No problem
December 14, 2011 — As you adjust to darker days, colder temperatures and slippery surfaces, it's important to be mindful of safety issues that come with winter. A change in weather should bring a change to your mindset. When temperatures get colder, it's important for athletes to adjust their routines," says Tony Breitbach, Ph.D., director of athletic training... MORE