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FSS Christmas and New Year’s Holiday hours
December 13, 2011 — · Aero Club Administration Office (Air Base)The Aero Club Administration Office will be closed Dec. 24-26, 31 and Jan. 2, 2012.· Airman and Family Readiness Center (Air Base)The A&FRC will be closed Dec. 23 and 26 and Jan. 2, 2012.· Arts and Crafts Center (Air Base)The Arts and Crafts Center will be closed from Dec. 26, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012.· Auto... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
December 13, 2011 — 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.Dec. 16Exceptional Family Member Program Support Group: Civilians and military members who are enrolled in the EFMP and their dependents are invited to... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
December 13, 2011 — 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 individual income tax preparation. No prior tax experience is necessary to enroll. For more information call the Fleet and Family Support Center at 764-7480. Jan. 10Interviewing and Job Search... MORE

Christmas is for children
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Captain Brent Robbins son Michael, hits a golf ball at the Youth Holiday Party at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Dec. 10. The Youth Center put together a Holiday Party for kids of all ages and had fun stations including: "VanDoren" the Magician, a bounce house, dart throwing, mini-golf, face painting, free food and a surprise appearance from Santa Claus. Robbins is from the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airmen 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Heritage Band sets the mood for the holidays
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Members of the Air Force Heritage Band play at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Dec. 9. The Heritage Band toured JB Charleston to spread holiday cheer by playing traditional Christmas carols. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Leah Davis)

AtHoc system improves emergency preparedness
December 13, 2011 — From acts of terror and war to extreme weather and chemical or biological hazards, today's all-hazard threats necessitate a comprehensive mass notification capability to quickly and effectively reach personnel in times of emergency. Joint Base Charleston recently awarded a contract to AtHoc for an installation-wide, network-centric emergency mass... MORE

Keep your personal life secure
December 13, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston leaders are spreading the word to Airmen and Sailors about how to keep their personal life secure and stressing the importance of taking a few extra precautions during the holiday season.The holidays are the time of year when many American's enjoy shopping, visiting friends and family members. Many of us also would like to... MORE

Diamond Sharp
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Colonel Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago recognize Airman 1st Class Anthony Brunner, Airman 1st Class Steven Stone and Senior Airman Felicia May as Diamond Sharp award winners by their respective first sergeants at the Charleston Club Dec. 13. (left to right) Col. McComb, the Joint Base Charleston commander, Airman Brunner and Master Sgt. Jeremy Klemme from the 628th Security Forces Squadron, Airman Stone and Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Tynan from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Senior Airman May and Master Sgt. David Turnage from the 628th Communications Squadron and Chief Master Sgt. Lugosantiago, Joint Base Charleston command chief. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Book fair promotes child literacy
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Jackson Wardle, son of Master Sgt, Jennifer Wardle, looks at a book he chose at the Book Fair held at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Dec. 12. More than 800 books were donated to the CDC by Barnes and Nobles customers. The drive was held to support military families and promote child literacy. Members of the First Six association volunteered to hand out the books to parents and children during drop-of and pick-up times at the CDC. Wardle is from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle0

Family Care Plans critical for deployment preparations
December 13, 2011 — Deployments can pop up when you least expect them. Airmen always have to be ready and prepared to go. Is your Family Care Plan up-to-date, accurate and legally sound? If you are a single, custodial parent of your child, who are you going to entrust with your child's care while you are deployed? If the answer is a non-custodial parent, you need to... MORE

Daniel Diaz holds welcome home balloons while waiting for his mother, Staff Sgt. Karen Cruz to return from a 120- day deployment to Southwest Asia at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Nov. 5. Airmen must have an up-to-date and accurate Family Care Plan to ensure their children are cared for during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle