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Updating your VRED
October 7, 2011 — Military members should be aware that the handling of their remains as laid out in the Virtual Record of Emergency Data may not control in all jurisdictions. There are a limited number of jurisdictions that have discounted the decedent's intentions as expressed in the VRED. All military members should update the Virtual Record of Emergency Data to... MORE

Civic Leaders take to the skies
October 6, 2011 — MORE

More than 35 local community leaders and military personnel depart Joint Base Charleston on a C-17 Globemaster III to visit the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., and Holloman AFB, N.M. as part of a two day civic leader tour Sept. 26 and 27. Some of the tour highlights included an orientation to one of the Air Force’s commissioning sources and an introduction to military satellite systems and remotely piloted aircraft. Civic leader tours are designed to showcase some unique, yet important mission areas in order to provide the local community with a better understanding of Air Force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Stamps)

Denton Program, 437th APS support humanitarian missions
October 6, 2011 — There are currently 24,800 pounds of humanitarian aid stored at the 437th Aerial Port Squadron which is waiting to be shipped to Colon, Honduras on Oct. 25. Twenty reverse osmosis water purification systems and two anesthesia machines are being sent to provide clean water and medical supplies to more than 20,000 Hondurans who are in need.There are... MORE

Airman 1st Class Brandon Fritz guides Staff Sgt. Michael Shaw while loading a water purification system onto a pallet Oct. 5, at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. Humanitarian, aid including 20 reverse osmosis water purification systems and two anesthesia machines, will be sent to Colon, Honduras Oct. 25. These supplies will assist more than 20,000 Hondurans in need. Fritz is an air transportation specialist and Shaw is an air transportation journeyman from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Weapons Station - Family Matters
October 5, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m, Rated PG-13Monte Carlo: Oct. 8, 5 p.m., Rated PGTransformers: Dark of the Moon: Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Monte Carlo: Oct. 9, 2 p.m., Rated PGBad Teacher: Oct. 13, 7:30... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
October 5, 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.Oct. 11Credit Repair Solutions: Learn what it takes to improve your credit score without paying a service to do it for you, Oct. 11 from 10 to 11 a.m... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
October 5, 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.Oct. 6Depression Self Assessment: If you or a loved one has been touched by a mental health disorder, join us in the Naval Health Clinic Charleston... MORE

Dental technicians create smiles
October 5, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Meghan Mayhew polishes a gold crown at the Dental Lab Sept. 22 at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. Dental Lab technicians fabricate all dental prosthesis, including making retainers, maxillary/mandible expanders, model work for pilots custom flight masks, sports guards, night guards, crowns, bridges and implants. Mayhew is a Dental Lab technician with the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Airmen receive October promotions
October 5, 2011 — Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on their Oct. promotions:To Airman:628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Audie Reyes437th Operations Group: Mathew AndersonTo Airman 1st Class:628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Edward Devally437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Joshua McDanielTo Senior Airman:628th Aerospace Medicine... MORE

EFMP fair held at Marrington Plantation: a day of fun in the sun
October 5, 2011 — MORE

Kayla Helferich smiles at her kitty cat face at the Child Find/Exceptional Family Member Program Extravaganza ‘Special Needs Fair’ Oct. 1, at Marrington Plantation, Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station.The fair is designed to help families with children who have special needs by providing entertainment while keeping them aware of the resources available on and off base. The extravaganza featured fun, food, games, prizes and music provided by more than 20 local resources agencies. Kayla is the daughter of Michelle and Master Sgt. Joe Helferich assigned to the 628th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Chrissy Best)

Diamond Sharp
October 4, 2011 — MORE

Colonel Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago recognize Airman 1st Class Angela Setliff, Senior Airman Matthew Baxter and Airman 1st Class Alexander Ortiz as Diamond Sharp award winners during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Oct. 4. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airman chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief, Setliff is from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Baxter is from the 628th Security Forces Squadron and Ortiz is from the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)