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Joint Base Charleston takes second in AMC’s Facility Energy Incentive Award program
November 1, 2011 — The red carpet unrolled as Air Mobility Command honored its energy efficiency superstars, wrapping up Energy Awareness Month with a celebration of innovation.Both the facility and aviation fuel efficiency offices recognized a total of six individuals and 42 units with awards and incentives for outstanding energy stewardship.Joint Base Charleston... MORE

CFC drive continues
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Maj. Karen Henderson posts the new percentage of contributors to the Combined Federal Campaign on the thermometer at the entrance of Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Oct. 31. "We only have two weeks to go and I would like to see everyone give something, no matter how small, just give. We have already met 60 percent of our goal and we are striving for 100 percent. With only two weeks left, please make sure to try your best to contribute," Henderson said. The 2012 CFC continues until Nov. 11, and is designed to give all federal employees an opportunity to donate to eligible non-profit organizations which provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Leah Davis)

Sailors practice culinary skills between classes
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Sailors from Naval Nuclear Power Training Command prepare food at the Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Child Development Center. The Sailors go to the JB Charleston – Air Base CDC Monday through Friday and help cook, prepare and distribute meals for all the children while they wait on their orders to their next school assignment. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Service members unite to help homeless Vets
November 1, 2011 — Hundreds of service members from Joint Base Charleston volunteered at the 12th annual Stand Down Against Homelessness at the Armory Park Community Center in North Charleston Oct. 27 and 28, and helped provide more than 2,000 homeless veterans with basic necessities.The annual event, hosted by the Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veteran Affairs... MORE

Homeless veterans wait for a haircut during the Stand Down Against Homelessness at the Armory Park Community Center, Oct. 27. The Ralph H. Johnson Veteran Affairs Medical Center and the Goodwill Industries of the Lowcountry sponsored the 12th annual Stand Down Against Homelessness. The event provided medical and dental assistance, clothing, food, haircuts and job and legal counseling for hundreds of homeless in the greater Charleston area. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan

Using bath salts to get high – just as risky as smoking Spice
November 1, 2011 — By now, the entire Joint Base Charleston community should understand that using Spice is illegal for Airmen and Sailors. Not only have units briefed their members about the criminality of using, possessing or distributing Spice, but the Air Force has even prosecuted members caught smoking Spice. Within the last three months, five Airmen at Joint... MORE

Final rehearsal prepares Team Charleston for ORI
October 31, 2011 — Airmen from Joint Base Charleston began returning home Oct. 29, following a week-long exercise at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Miss.More than 600 Airmen deployed to form the 121st Air Expeditionary Wing as part of exercise Operation Crisis Look, in which Charleston Airmen and C-17 aircraft simulated a deployment to Nagoya,... MORE

Capt. Larry Abee and Capt. Mike Chrapkiewkz follow their pre-flight inspection checklist prior to conducting a mission Oct. 27 at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Miss. Pre-flight inspections ensure the avionics on the aircraft are working properly and that the aircraft is prepared for flight. More than 600 Airmen participated in this week-long exercise to prepare for Joint Base Charleston's upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. Abee and Chrapkiewkz are pilots from the 300th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ian Hoachlander)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
October 31, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows: Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Zoo Keeper: Nove. 5, 5 p.m., Rated PGThe Change Up: Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Rated RHarry Potter and the Deadly Hallows: Nov. 6, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13Friends with... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
October 31, 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. 7Investing Demystified: Ideal for the first-time investor, this class explains the most common types of investments and simplifies terminology for... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
October 31, 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. 9Civilian TSP: TSP is a retirement savings and investment plan that allows members to set aside an amount to build for retirement. Join us Nov. 9... MORE

JOINT BASE LEAN awareness
October 31, 2011 — LEAN. It's a word that will soon become part of our everyday lives. The LEAN concept is about creating a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and provides proven techniques and methods that eliminate waste in processes and finds the root cause of problems, solving them for good."LEAN allows people to know that their ideas to... MORE