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News Briefs - Air Base
August 16, 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.Aug. 24Team Charleston Spouses Club: The Team Charleston Spouses Club is holding their annual "Super Sign-Up" membership drive Aug. 24 at the Airbase... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
August 16, 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.Aug. 24Team Charleston Spouses Club: The Team Charleston Spouses Club is holding their annual "Super Sign-Up" membership drive Aug. 24 at the Airbase... MORE

Officials announce civilian workforce hiring freeze
August 12, 2011 — Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective Aug. 9.A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said.In addition to a 90-day hiring freeze, the officials plan to reduce temporary and term employees and will implement... MORE

Day of Caring needs volunteers
August 11, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston's participation in The United Way's 2011 National Day of Caring will take place Sept 9. Volunteers will be conducting a neighborhood service project in a north central neighborhood of downtown Charleston. More than 35 projects were requested within the neighborhood and volunteers can expect a myriad of volunteer projects... MORE

Cyber security keeps cyberspace safe
August 10, 2011 — In today's age of Internet media, Airmen have access to new Internet-based capabilities which allow them to easily and quickly share information with people throughout the world. On April 26, 2010, Joint Base Charleston computers were allowed access to 30 social networking sites. However, with these great new capabilities came an even greater... MORE

Gov. Haley plans visit to JB CHS
August 10, 2011 — South Carolina governor Nikki Haley will be at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Aug. 17, to ceremoniously sign the South Carolina Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act (S.404). The ceremony will take place at Nose Dock 1 at 2:45 p.m. All Joint Base personnel and their families are invited. According to an article on... MORE

Vehicle Maintenance Shop
August 10, 2011 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Matthew Fincher chooses the appropriate size socket Aug. 9 at the vehicle maintenance shop at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Fincher is in training at the shop and is learning to remove the bolts from a wheel hub. Fincher is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

It’s not too late to prepare for hurricane season
August 10, 2011 — Even though we are almost halfway through hurricane season, we are entering the peak months, August through October, when hurricanes threaten South Carolina. If you haven't already done so, it is still not too late to prepare yourself and your family for a hurricane. The good thing about hurricanes is that they move slowly and provide a few days... MORE

Diamond Sharp
August 10, 2011 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Jackson recognize Airmen 1st Class Krista Kerry, A1C Gabriel Lazurka and A1C Michael Ang as Diamond Sharp award winners during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Aug. 9. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, Jackson is the 628th Communications Squadron superintendent, Kerry is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Lazurka is from the 628th Comptroller Squadron and Ang is from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. Also receiving the Diamond Sharp award but not pictured was Senior Airman Johnny Scott from the 628th Contracting Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Make plans now for the JB CHS annual military ball
August 10, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Annual Military 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. Childcare will be provided by the First 6 organization and must be scheduled... MORE