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17 AS returns from 120-day deployment
July 5, 2011 — Numerous friends and family members gathered at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base July 1 to welcome home more than 120 Airmen from the 17th Airlift Squadron returning from overseas. The 17 AS completed a 120-day deployment in the Middle East, where they provided ongoing airlift downrange to support combat operations. While deployed, the Airmen of the... MORE

1st Lt. Grant Daniel Pool greets his daughter Nadia on the flightline July 1 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Lieutenant Pool was one of more than 120 Airmen from the 17th Airlift Squadron returning home after a four-month deployment to the Middle East. While deployed, the Airmen flew roughly 2, 850 sorties and airlifted more than 107 million pounds of cargo through out the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Diamond Sharp
July 5, 2011 — MORE

Col. Erik Hansen (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene (right) present Airman 1st Class Andrew Fox, Senior Airman Mitchell Parker and Staff Sgt. Kenneth Common the Diamond Sharp award during a ceremony at the Charleston Club July 5. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Greene is the 437 AW command chief, Fox is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Parker is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron and Common is from the 16th Airlift Squadron. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Chrissy Best)

Freedom Fest, July 4th fun
July 5, 2011 — MORE

Participants of a sac race hop their way to the finish line during Freedom Fest 2011 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station July 1. More than 300 service members and their families attended the festival which included games, prizes, food and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jared Trimarchi)

General Johns visits Joint Base Charleston
June 30, 2011 — MORE

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. coins Airman 1st Class Brandon Radcliff along with the entire Honor Guard team after a briefing June 29, which highlighted the Honor Guard mission and their recent ceremonies at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. General Johns is touring JB CHS - AB and Weapons Station durying a two-day base visit. General Johns is the Air Mobility Command commander and Airman Radcliff is assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Saving lives overseas, educating youth back home
June 29, 2011 — MORE

Children wait in line to feel the weight of a blank explosive round during an Explosive Ordnace Disposal demonstration by Staff Sgt. John Morrison, an EOD craftsman from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, June 29 on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. More than 50 children, teenagers and their parents participated in the demonstration, learning about improvised explosive devises, land mines and the equipment used to disarm them. (U.S. Air Force photo /Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Fireworks safety
June 28, 2011 — The Fourth of July is always a fun time to gather with family and friends to acknowledge the nation's birthday and fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday, but they must be used carefully. The National Council on Fireworks Safety urges consumers to be smart before, during and after consumer fireworks displays. Before:- Choose an open... MORE

Free concert in the park features Air Force Blue Aces
June 28, 2011 — The U.S. Air Force Blue Aces, along with the Charleston Community Band, will be performing a free concert at Smythe Park on Daniel Island July 3 as part of a "Salute to our Heroes" celebration. The concert is free and open to the general public. The festivities begin at 6 p.m.The Blue Aces are a component of the United States Air Force Heritage of... MORE

Air Base News Briefs - July 1
June 28, 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.July 5The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Medical clinic will be open all day July 5 and will not close for its normal training day.Special... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs - July 1
June 28, 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.WednesdayIndependence from Debt Workshop: This workshop provides the tools and information that will assist in saving time and money while becoming... MORE

JB CHS Airmen participate in world-renowned air show
June 28, 2011 — Airmen from Joint Base Charleston returned June 28 after representing their airlift wing and the U.S. Air Force during the world-renowned Paris Air Show held June 20 - 26. The crew of 12 Airmen from both the 437th Operations and Maintenance Groups were selected several months ago by their commanders to attend this year's air show held at the Le... MORE

Capt. Brandon Brown, 15th Airlift Squadron from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., conducts a pre-flight check on the C-17 Globemaster III at the 49th International Paris Air Show. Captain Brown was the aircraft commander for a media flight during the show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Francesca Popp)