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Hurricane Season is here ... prepare now
June 1, 2011 — Today begins what can be a very intense and unpredictable six-month-long hurricane season. It's important to know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning. A hurricane watch is an announcement for specific coastal areas that a hurricane or a developing hurricane condition poses a possible threat within 48 hours. A hurricane... MORE

U.S.A.F Honor Guard visits Myrtle Beach
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Staff Sgt. Mark Freda and fellow members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team participate in Memorial Day commemorations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., May 28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)

Lt. Col. Schlevensky assumes command of 628 MDSS
June 1, 2011 — Lt. Col. David Schlevensky assumed command of the 628th Medical Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Bonnie Goodale during a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, June 1. Colonel Schlevensky was previously the administrator of the 87th Medical Group, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Colonel Goodale will... MORE

Col. Consuella Pockett passes the guide-on to Lt. Col. David Schlevensky during the 628th Medical Support Squadron Change of Command at Joint Base Charleston Jun. 1. Colonel Pockett is the 628th Medical Group commander and Colonel Schlevensky is the 628 MDSS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz

National Safety Month events
June 1, 2011 — In observance of National Safety Month, the Joint Base Charleston Safety Department is sponsoring the following events:June 10: Hurricane Safety Awareness at the JB CHS - Air Base Exchange and the JB CHS - Weapons Station Navy Exchange, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.June 15: Safe Driving and Traffic Safety from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JB CHS - WS Navy Exchange... MORE

Family Matters – June 3
June 1, 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. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never: June 3, 7:30 p.m., Rated GJustin Bieber: Never Say Never: June 4, 5 p.m., Rated GBeastly: June 4, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Justin Bieber: Never... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – June 3
June 1, 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

This week in Navy History
June 1, 2011 — May 29, 1781 - the frigate Alliance captured HMS Atalanta and Trepassy off the coast of Nova Scotia.May 30, 1814 - Navy gunboats captured three British boats on Lake Ontario near Sandy Creek, N.Y.May 31, 1900 - Sailors and Marines from USS Newark and USS Oregon arrived at Peking, China with other Sailors and Marines from Britain, France, Russia,... MORE

This week in Air Force History
June 1, 2011 — May 29, 1997 - A B-2 from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. dropped a GAM-113 bomb over the China Lake Range near Edwards AFB, Calif., marking the first time the 4,700 pound conventional penetrating weapon was paired with the B-2.May 30, 1942 - The first Boeing B-17F was built.May 31, 1996 - The U.S. Air Force awarded C-17... MORE

Fitness is not obtained overnight
June 1, 2011 — Do you recall those New Year's resolutions made during the holidays; the promises about maintaining a proper diet, exercising regularly and enjoying healthy sleeping patterns? How are your resolutions coming along? The Morale Welfare and Recreation Fitness and Athletic Department wants to highlight some tools to get you back on track and stay the... MORE

Men's Health: Preventing the top 7 threats
June 1, 2011 — June is designated as Men's Health Month and according to the staff at the Mayo Clinic, the biggest threats to men's health can often be prevented. The list of dangers to men's health, compiled from statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other leading organizations, reflect men's health risks in the United States... MORE