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C-17 18 years in action
June 15, 2011 — June 14, 2011 marked the 18th anniversary of the first C-17 Globemaster III being delivered to Charleston Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force. 'The Spirit of Charleston,' tail number 89-1192, landed at CAFB at approximately 10:45 a.m. June 14, 1993, and was piloted by Gen. Merril McPeak, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force at the time... MORE

The first operational C-17, ‘The Spirit of Charleston’, lands on runway 15-33 at approximately 10:45 a.m. June 14, 1993, on Charleston Air Force Base. The U.S Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Merrill McPeak, delivered the aircraft to the 437th Airlift Wing. (USAF Photo)

Training for the worst-case scenario
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1st. Lt. Austin McCann looks through his Airman's manual during Chemical Biological Radiologial Nuclear and high yield Explosive Training June 9, at Joint Base Charleston. The CBRNE course teaches Airmen how to survive and operate in hazardous environments whether deployed or at home station. Lieutenant McCann is assigned to the 15th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Team Charleston transports SecDef
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On a recent trip, Airmen from Joint Base Charleston flew Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on an overseas mission throughout Afghanistan and then from Belgium to Andrews Air Force Base. Pictured front row left to right are: Senior Airman Zach Asman from the 437th Security Forces Squadron, Staff Sgt. John Diaz-Colon, 437 SFS, Staff Sgt. Jessica Dial, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Capt. Jason Sanchez, 15th Airlift Squadron, Staff Sgt. Joseph Burton, 437 SFS and Capt. John Highley, 15 AS. Back row: Airman 1st Class Karl Gifford, 15 AS, Lt. Col. Mike Mitchell, 437th Operations Group, Staff Sgt. Grant Phillips, 15 AS, Staff Sgt. Ethan Hipple, 437 AMXS, Capt. Ben Peacock, 15 AS and Staff Sgt. Derek Southard, 437 SFS. (Secretary of Defense/Kevin Brown)

How much is too much for a night out?
June 15, 2011 — Can you afford to toss away thousands of dollars? Perhaps you can, but most of us don't have money to burn. Yet there are still a number of people out there who get behind the wheel intoxicated - potentially running the risk of getting caught and costing them money and a lot more. This can easily be avoided by taking a taxi cab or arranging for a... MORE

Family Matters – June 17
June 15, 2011 — Family matters is dedicated to family activities. Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: June 17, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Just Go For It: June 18, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13Stealth: June 18, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Pirates of the... MORE

Practicing for perfection, readying for the Rodeo
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Senior Airman Darrik Ostrander pulls a power cart to a C-17 in order to apply power to the aircraft in preparation for Rodeo practice at Joint Base Charleston, June 10. The Rodeo team performs daily foreign object debris checks, inspections and maintenance on the C-17 specified as the command's Rodeo aircraft. Airman Ostrander is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and is a member of the 437th Airlift Wing 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Contract awarded for Civil Engineer Administration and Readiness Center
June 15, 2011 — Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast awarded an $11.6 million contract June 3 to Sauer, Inc. of Jacksonville, Fla., for the design and construction of an engineering, operations and readiness center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. "A new engineering administration facility will provide a professional atmosphere for the Civil Engineer... MORE

USERRA gives service members certain civilian reemployment rights
June 14, 2011 — From the The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act became law in 1994 and was enacted in order to protect the civilian job rights and benefits of veterans returning from military duty. Its further purpose is to encourage non-career military service and prevent discrimination against those returning from this service. USERRA... MORE

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station News Briefs - June 17
June 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.TuesdayCareer Connection: If you are transitioning from the military, your spouse is seeking employment, or you're looking to change careers, check out... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Air Base News Briefs - June 17
June 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.Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Senior Master Sgt. Paul R. Yecke, 437th Aerial... MORE