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Team Charleston wraps up Rodeo
August 1, 2011 — Team Charleston returned with two awards July 30, after competing in Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The 437th Airlift Wing was named Best C-17 Maintenance Skills team and Best C-17 Maintenance team. "We went to the Rodeo with a single mindset - do our very best," said Lt. Col. Brady Caldwell, 437th Airlift Wing Rodeo... MORE

The 437th Maintenance Rodeo team celebrates, July 29, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., after winning Best C-17 Maintenance Skills team and Best Overall C-17 Maintenance team. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Susan Carlson)

Air transportation Airmen compete for best joint inspection, in-transit visibility honors at Rodeo 2011
July 28, 2011 — In a deployed environment, preparing the "beans and bullets" before being transported to the warfighter on the ground is a top priority for mobility Airmen. Two Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 aerial port competitions tested aerial porters on just that capability.Twenty six air mobility crews from Rodeo competed in a two-part joint inspection, or JI, and... MORE

An Airman replaces a cap after checking the tire pressure of a Humvee, July 27, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during a joint inspection competition. 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)

Team Charleston competes in AMC Rodeo 2011
July 28, 2011 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Matt Lumm from Team Charleston's Rodeo team pushes a simulated cargo pallet from the K-loader onto the highline dock during the 25K loader obstacle course at the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Susan Carlson)

25K loader course builds teamwork, trust
July 27, 2011 — Five-man teams tested their ability to drive, unload, and inspect a 25K aircraft loader, here July 26, as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011. Operators drove the loader, also known as a Halvorsen loader, around an obstacle course of approximately 150 cones, resembling a go-kart track.One Airman sat behind the wheel while four teammates on foot guided... MORE

A driver looks to his spotter, July 26, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during a 25K loader driving course. 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)

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