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Arranging your official travel
November 29, 2011 — When the Traffic Management Office arranges official travel, the primary consideration is to ensure mission requirements are satisfied based on Department of Defense and each branch of service's transportation and travel policies. We do this with the help of a contracted Commercial Travel Office.Here at Joint Base Charleston, we have two official... MORE

2012 Scholarships for Military Children opens Dec. 1
November 29, 2011 — 2011 Scholarships for Military Children recipient Jordan Cherry said receiving extra money for college lightened her financial load. "This scholarship definitely decreases the financial burden of school, which we all know is a big benefit," she said.Applications for the 2012 Scholarships for Military Children Program will be available beginning... MORE

ASOP test Airmen one last time before ORI
November 29, 2011 — MORE

Mock deployers perform Self Aid Buddy Care on a simulated victim during the Ability To Survive and Operate Rodeo at Nose Dock One at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Nov. 28. The rodeo was held to help prepare more than 700 Airmen for the upcoming JB Charleston Operational Readiness Inspection. The rodeo included seven separate stations which tested Airmen on Self Aid Buddy Care, weapons familiarization, Unidentified Explosive Objects training and donning chemical protection gear. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Thanksgiving at the DFAC
November 29, 2011 — MORE

Colonel Judith Hughes, Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago and Col. Justin Davey serve Thanksgiving dinner to Airmen and retirees at the Joint Base Charleston Dining Facility at JB Charleston Air Base Nov. 24. Unit commanders, chiefs and their families took time out of their own Thanksgiving festivities to serve their fellow Airmen and retirees. Hughes is the 628th Medical Group commander, LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief and Davey is the 628th Mission Support Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

News Briefs - Air Base
November 29, 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. 5Investing Demystified: This class, Dec. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m., explains the most common types of investments and simplifies terminology for a... MORE

News Brief - Weapons Station
November 29, 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.Special Announcements:LEAN Awareness Class: Learn how to create a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and learn proven techniques... MORE

Firefighters ensure mission continues
November 23, 2011 — More than 600 Airmen from the 628th Air Base Wing will put their skills to the test in support of the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. The ORI will be conducted Nov. 29 through Dec. 7.One such group that will be participating will be the firefighters from JB CHS.Firefighters train their entire careers to ensure they are fully prepared for... MORE

EOD: Dangerous career celebrates safety
November 22, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston Explosive Ordnance Disposal conducted the third annual EOD Safety Day Nov. 18 at JB Charleston - Air Base. "Explosive Ordnance Disposal Safety Day gives EOD technicians an opportunity to reflect on previous experiences and events that relate to EOD safety," said Staff Sgt Justin Voorhees, Explosive Ordnance Disposal craftsman... MORE

Chief's group serves up a fish fry
November 22, 2011 — MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Chief's group serves Airmen at the picnic grounds Nov. 18. The fish fry is held annually to promote a sense of camaraderie between all units on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

437th Airlift Wing welcomes new C-17
November 21, 2011 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Steven Arquiette presents the keys to Joint Base Charleston's newest C-17 Globemaster III to Col. Erik Hansen at Joint Base Charleston Air Base Nov. 9. Arquiette is the Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base inspector general and Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)