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628 ABW announces quarterly award winners
July 27, 2011 — MORE

Col. Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago present Senior Airman Steven Williams a statue in recognition of his being selected as a 628th Air Base Wing quarterly award winner, July 25 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. Other 628 ABW quarterly award winners included Senior Airman Laura Yang, Staff Sgt. Tahara Burchell, Master Sgt. Diana Tamayo, 1st Lt. Ryan Peake, Capt. Aaron Cohenour, Airman 1st Class Pativa Brice, Paul Valentine and Cheryl Bennett. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, LugoSantiago is the 628 ABW command chief and Williams is assigned to the Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Around the Base
July 27, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Ken Frati analyzes a wound culture for bacterial growth at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base medical laboratory July 22. Airman Frati is a medical laboratory technician with the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Movie Schedule - Family events
July 27, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Sucker Punch: July 29, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Rango: July 30, 5 p.m., Rated PGSucker Punch: July 30, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Mars Needs Moms: July 31, 2 p.m., Rated PGHotel for Dogs: Aug. 1, 1 p.m., Rated PGMarmaduke: Aug. 3, 1... MORE

Glover assumes command of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic
July 27, 2011 — Cmdr. Mark Glover assumed command of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic at a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station July 28. He relieved Capt. Bruce Urbon who will be reporting to Program Executive Office at Enterprise Information Systems in Washington, D.C. Glover, who has been selected for... MORE

Capt. Mark Glover
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station News Briefs - July 29
July 27, 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. 8Transition Assistance Program (TAP): Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease at this workshop Aug. 8 to 11 from 8... MORE

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base News Briefs - July 29
July 27, 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. 1Investing Demystified: This class, August 1 from 10 to 11 a.m. explains the most common types of investments and simplifies terminology for a... MORE

Pallet build up contest introduced at Rodeo
July 27, 2011 — Aerial port crews competed in the first Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 pallet build-up contest, July 26, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., to simulate the high-stress environment of a deployed location. A total of 25 Rodeo teams are scheduled to compete. The cargo for the pallet built in the competition was made up of various pre-determined items by... MORE

Airmen secure a pallet during a pallet build-up competition, July 25, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

NWCA ready and able to lend a helping hand
July 26, 2011 — Donations of gently used uniforms, clothing, books, toys and household items can be found at the Castaways Thrift Shop on Fletcher Street at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The shop is operated by the volunteers of the Navy Wives Clubs of America.The NWCA is the country's only national federation of sea service spouses and extends relief... MORE

The Charleston branch of the Navy Wives Clubs of America operates the Castaway Thrift Shop on Fletcher Street at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The thrift shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for patrons to show while donations are always accepted in the large, white donation box located at the front of the building. The NWCA uses their proceeds to extend relief assistance to service members and their families in need. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Base residents beat the heat at the Waterpark Wonderland
July 26, 2011 — MORE

Four year old Brianna Stockwell, daughter of Staff Sgt. Seth Stockwell, slides down an inflatable water slide during the Water Park Wonderland event hosted by Balfour Beatty at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, July 22. The event kicked off the annual Resident Satisfaction Survey in which residents of JB CHS-WS base housing offer feedback to Balfour Beatty about the services being provided in the community. (U.S. Navy photo/ Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

"Thank you Heroes Night" with the Charleston Battery
July 26, 2011 — The Charleston Battery professional soccer team is sponsoring a "Thank you Heroes Night" July 30 and Aug. 12 at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. Tickets are free to all active-duty military, Reservists, retirees, dependents and Department of Defense employees. Tickets are available for pick up at the 628th and 315th Public Affairs offices and... MORE