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Diamond Sharp
November 8, 2011 — MORE

Col. Erik Hansen (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, along with Master Sgt. Brian Collins and Master Sgt. Mark O'Brien, present Airman 1st Class Jason Whipps and Senior Airman Nathaniel Diefenbach the Diamond Sharp award during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Nov. 8. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Greene is the 437th AW command chief, Collins and O'Brien are 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant first sergeants and Whipps and Diefenbach are assigned to the 437th AMXS. Not pictured are Senior Airmen Sylvan Tortice, 437th Aerial Port Squadron and Airman 1st Cass Zachary Buzzard,14th Airlift Squadron, 437th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Flying Crew Chiefs – One stop shop
November 8, 2011 — The 437th Airlift Wing flies one of the largest fleets of C-17s in the Air Force. To ensure these aircraft are ready to leave the ground, the wing needs expert maintainers led by crew chiefs. But, to ensure proper in-flight maintenance and continual support, Joint Base Charleston relies on special-duty Airmen known as flying crew chiefs.The Flying... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kevin Sumlin attends a crew brief before a mission at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 2. The Flying Crew Chiefs Office is a special duty assignment designed to provide a flying mission with a single-person maintenance package. Sumlin is a flying crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Six JB Charleston Airmen selected for Chief Master Sgt.
November 8, 2011 — For any career-minded enlisted service member, advancing through the ranks to E-9 marks the culmination of years of service before self, sacrifice and a true love of the military. Six Joint Base Charleston Airmen received the news this week that they had in fact, reached the top of the enlisted ranks. Senior Master Sgt. Nathaniel Hawkins, 628th... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Nathaniel Hawkins is notified by base leadership that he is one of five individuals at Joint Base Charleston to make Chief Master Sgt., on Nov. 2, 2011. Hawkins is the fuels management flight superintendent with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)(Released)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
November 8, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Captain America: Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Winnie the Pooh: Nov. 12, 5 p.m., Rated GFriends with Benefits: Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Rated RCaptain America: Nov. 13, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13Crazy, Stupid, Love: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.,... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
November 8, 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.Nov. 14Transition Assistance Program: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease at this workshop Nov.14-17, from 8 a.m. to 4... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
November 8, 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.Nov. 10Medical Clinic closed: The 628th Medical Clinic will be closed all day Nov. 10 and re-open Nov. 14 at 7:30 a.m.Key Spouse Quarterly Update:... MORE

Holiday Safety Campaign 2011 cartoon caption contest
November 8, 2011 — The Air Force Safety Center has designated Nov. 18, 2011 through Jan. 3, 2012 as the Holiday Safety Campaign. The Holiday Safety Campaign will be highlighted through safety briefings, videos, public service announcements and a cartoon caption contest which is now in progress. Captions for the cartoon should be sent to... MORE

Holiday Safety Campaign kicks off with Cartoon Caption Contest

Navy conducts physical readiness test
November 8, 2011 — MORE

Captain Ralph Ward counts push-ups for Lt. j.g. John Quay during the Naval Support Activity Charleston’s Physical Readiness Test at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Nov. 3. The PRT, conducted twice a year, consists of a cardiovascular test, push-ups and sit-ups and tests each Sailor’s cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength and stamina performance. Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Quay is a Chaplain assisgned to Joint Base Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Classs Brannon Deugan)

14 AS returns after 4-month deployment
November 8, 2011 — At approximately 12:55 a.m. Nov. 6, the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, returned to Joint Base Charleston-Air Base from a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia. Friends and families lined the flightline waiting for more than 130 Airmen to walk down the stairs of the commercial airliner they flew home on. While deployed, the Airmen of the... MORE

Sulliven Damron falls asleep while waiting for his father, Maj. John Damron to return from a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Nov. 5. More than 130 Airmen from the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron supporting combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Flying the C-17 Globemaster III, the 14 AS Airmen flew roughly 2,800 sorties, logged more than 7,900 combat flying hours and airlifted more than 27,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Marines and distinguished visitors throughout the AOR. The squadron also performed 382 airdrops, delivering 16.7 million pounds of cargo to 52 drop zones, breaking the record for deployed C-17 combat operations. Damron is a pilot with the 14 AS. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

JB Charleston holds Retiree and Spouse Fair
November 8, 2011 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb addresses retirees and their spouses at the Retiree and Spouse Information Fair at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Nov. 5. The fair was held to inform retirees about their benefits and services available on JB Charleston. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Galloway)