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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

Continuing education: 166 Airmen receive associate degrees
June 1, 2011 — One hundred-sixty Airmen were honored for receiving their associate degrees during the annual Community College of the Air Force recognition ceremony held May 26, at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base theater. The guest speaker for the event was Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, 437th Airlift Wing command chief. According to Mr. Darrell Nesbitt,... MORE

Justice Files
June 1, 2011 — Court-Martial Airman 1st Class Dustin Miller from the 628th Security Forces Squadron was found guilty at a General Court-Martial of three charges; Article 80 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for attempted murder, Article 128 of the UCMJ for assault with a loaded firearm and Article 134 of the UCMJ for attempting to commit murder by assault... MORE

May brings promotions to JB CHS
June 1, 2011 — The following Airmen were recently promoted during a ceremony May 28.To Airman:437th Aerial Port Squadron: Trevor Vascellaro437th Operations Support Squadron: Brian Tiqui628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Eduardo, Cervantesgonzalez, Jeremy Neubauer628th Logistic Readiness Squadron: Kassidi LarongaTo Airman 1st Class:437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron:... MORE

Memorial Day weekend at Short Stay
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Six year-old Daniel O'Connell, son of Army National Guard Capt. John O'Connell, digs in the sand at Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area on Lake Moultrie near Moncks Corner, S.C. May 28. Memorial Day weekend at Short Stay offered line dancing lessons, a street dance and a movie while traditional daily activities included a beach, boat rentals and picnic areas for all to enjoy. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Base pools open for the summer
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Ten year-old Angel Bolt, daughter of Machinist's Mate 1st Class Todd Bolt stationed at Nuclear Power Training Unit, jumps off the diving board at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station’s New Wave Aquatic Center, May 29. The base pools on the Weapons Station and the Air Base opened for Memorial Day weekend and will provide active duty service members, retired military, reservists, DoD personnel and DoD contractors a chance to enjoy the water and the sunshine all summer long. (U.S. Navy photo/ Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)