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News Briefs – Air Base
October 17, 2012 — 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.All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 963-4406October... MORE

Tips for household water and moisture prevention
September 27, 2012 — What is mold?Molds are a type of fungus found just about everywhere - on plants, mulch and even foods. They are beneficial to the environment because they break down dead carbon-containing material, and without them, leaves, grass, wood, paper and other cellulose materials would never rot away. Fungi (yeasts) are used in baking and when making... MORE

JB Charleston's privatized housing partners take measures to keep mold under control
September 27, 2012 — South Carolina's semi-tropical climate often lends itself to high levels of humidity, which can contribute to mold and mildew growth when condensation gathers within a home. Mold and mildew are not uncommon throughout the Lowcountry, which can be a concern for many residents who live in a climate such as this one.Locally, seven newly constructed... MORE

Earthquake safety and preparedness
September 19, 2012 — PREPAREStep 1: Secure it now!Reducing and or eliminating hazards throughout your home, neighborhood, workplace and school can greatly reduce your risk of injury or death following the next earthquake or other disaster. Conduct a "hazard hunt" to help identify and fix things such as unsecured televisions, computers, bookcases, furniture, unstrapped... MORE

Balfour Beatty to start utility billing in 2013
September 11, 2012 — Beginning Feb. 15, 2013, Balfour Beatty Community Housing residents will receive mock utility bills to prepare them for a new, live billing system for gas and electricity. The three-month mock billing period is designed to aid housing residents in getting an estimate of their energy consumption before live billing takes place so they may adjust... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
September 5, 2012 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEF." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (843) 764-7480NOTICEThe... MORE

Tips for absentee voters
September 5, 2012 — The deadline for military members to request their absentee voting ballot for the upcoming Nov. 6, 2012, general elections is rapidly approaching. Generally, states and territories are required to mail ballots at least 45 days before an election. An absentee ballot is required when service members and their spouses live in a state other than that... MORE

Flood Safety Awareness
September 5, 2012 — Midwestern states are particularly susceptible to snow melt and ice jams that cause spring flooding, but states in every region of the country are at risk of floods throughout the year. Ninety percent of all natural disasters in the U.S. involve flooding and 20 percent of flood-insurance claims come from outside high-risk areas. It's important to... MORE

Town Hall provides forum for tough questions
August 28, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston Commander Col. Richard McComb recently held a series of Town Hall meetings at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station and Air Base. The following is a transcript of questions and answers at the meetings and submitted via Email and Facebook along with addressed responses.Question: "Why isn't there handicap parking at Bldgs. 174 and... MORE

Forest City begins demolition on Air Base's north side
August 22, 2012 — Forest City Military Communities began demolition on the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base north side, Aug. 13, by erecting a fence to separate the demolition area from current housing. Since demolition is ongoing, vehicle traffic will be limited to construction vehicles on North East Jackson Dr., Batson Ave., Richardson, Arnold Circle and the south... MORE