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Are You “All In”?
September 19, 2011 — In 2009, a joint Secretary of the Air Force and Chief Sergeant Major of the Air Force letter to all Airmen addressed their deep concern about Airmen who commit suicide. The letter emphasized an "all in" approach for us to support each other in getting the necessary help to prevent suicide. Their stand of 'one suicide is too many' is meant to convey... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen participate in JOAX
September 16, 2011 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Keith Grawert, a pilot from the 15th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, gives a crew brief in preparation for Joint Operation Access Exercise (JOAX), Sept 7 2011. JOAX is a one-week exercise to prepare the Air Force and the Army to respond to worldwide crises and contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Pilch) (RELEASED)

September is National Preparedness Month
September 15, 2011 — Fire SafetyIn less than 30 seconds, a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames. By preparing for a fire emergency, you can greatly reduce your chances of becoming a fire casualty.- Install smoke alarms on every level of... MORE

Junior Intermezzo Club offered at Youth Programs
September 15, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Youth Programs has partnered with the Charleston Concert Association to offer a Junior Intermezzo Club. The club is limited to 30 middle school-aged children and will provide free music appreciation instruction to students. Students who sign up for Junior Intermezzo Club will be required to sign a "contract" agreeing to... MORE

NHCC expands optometry services for family members
September 15, 2011 — The newly opened Joint Department of Defense/Veteran's Administration optometry clinic located on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, is now open to TRICARE Prime retirees and dependants of active duty service members. With this addition, veterans, retirees, active duty and their dependents all have access to optometry services at either the... MORE

New PPM scale system online
September 15, 2011 — Airmen from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron are operating with a new personally procured move scale system which went online Sept. 8, at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The scale system is used by service members who have received permanent change of station orders and have decided to move their personal belongings themselves via truck. "Due to... MORE

Airman 1st Class Veronica Leone resets the new personally procured move scale system, Sept. 13, 2011, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The scale system is used by service members who have been ordered a permanent change of station, or PCS, and have decided to move their personal belongings themselves via truck. Leone is a package and crate specialist from the Traffic Management Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
September 14, 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.Sept. 18The Hurt Locker Charity Golf Tournament: The Hurt Locker Charity Golf Tournament is Sept. 18 at the Redbank Golf Course. The tournament is... MORE

Don't miss Annual Military Ball
September 14, 2011 — A limited number of tickets for the Joint Base Charleston Annual Military Ball are still available for purchase. The ball will be held Sept. 24 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in North Charleston from 6 to 10 p.m. Attire for the evening is mess dress or semi-formal for military and jacket and tie or evening dress for civilians... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
September 14, 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.Sept. 18The Hurt Locker Charity Golf Tournament: The Hurt Locker Charity Golf Tournament is Sept. 18 at the Redbank Golf Course. The tournament is... MORE

Texting and driving ... the text can wait
September 12, 2011 — According to the Wireless Association, text messaging has experienced a tenfold increase in the past three years. It is becoming the way many people communicate today, which means some people may be doing it at the worst possible time - while driving.For many, the allure to quickly read and respond - even from behind the wheel of a moving vehicle -... MORE

President Barack Obama recently issued a texting while driving ban for federal employees while behind the wheel on government business. Additionally, Air Force Instruction 91-207 Traffic Safety Program does state drivers are not allowed to use cell phones without a hands-free device on or off base, including texting. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Amanda Dick)