News - Page 395

This week in Air Force History
September 19, 2011 — Sept. 18, 1990 - The 436th Military Airlift Wing and 438th MAW moved 107 pallets of tents, cots and blankets as well as 360 passengers to Jordan through Sept. 28. The supplies provided relief to 100,000 foreign workers from Kuwait, who fled to Jordan after Iraq's invasion.Sept. 19, 1984 - A C-141 flew to Kinshasa, Zaire, in support of an AIDS... MORE

437 AW celebrates Air Force birthday
September 19, 2011 — MORE

(Left to right) Robert Dunbar, Airman 1st Class Michael Jefferies, Airman 1st Class Don Howerton and Charles Jackson prepare to cut a birthday cake in honor of the Air Force's 64th birthday at the Charleston Club Sept. 16. Jefferies and Howerton were chosen to cut the cake because they are the youngest Airmen assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing. Howerton is assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron and Jefferies is assigned to the 437th Operation Support Squadron. Jackson and Dunbar were both prisoners of war and were also attending the POW/MIA luncheon held at the Charleston Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

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