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A few facts about water pollution
May 10, 2011 — When the subject of water pollution comes up, most people think of the discharge of contaminants from the end of a pipe into surface waterways. Possible contaminants might include such things as oil, chemicals, hazardous waste or sewage. This is commonly known as point source pollution. In reality, pollution from storm water runoff is one of the... MORE

JB CHS conducts water survival training
May 5, 2011 — Ten Airmen from Joint Base Charleston attended a seven-hour water survival training course May 2, at the Charleston Harbor to keep their flying status current. All pilots and crew members must take the water training course every three years to maintain their flying status and to ensure they are prepared to handle mishaps that leave them stranded... MORE

Staff Sgt. Anthony Barrette, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape specialist from the 437th Operations Support Squadron, pulls up an anchor attached to the front of a one-man life raft during a Water Survival Training course May 2, at the Charleston Harbor. During the course each Airman must board the life raft and show the location of the anchor and air valves. (U.S. Air Force photo /Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

AFSO 21 chops PT testing time
May 4, 2011 — As of May 1, the time it takes for a service member to complete their physical fitness test has significantly decreased. Thanks to Air Force Smart Operations 21 and three JB CHS individuals, 1st Lt. Ryan Peak and Tech. Sgt. Maria Lloyd, 628th Force Support Squadron AFSO 21 representatives, and the Fitness Center's Amanda Rawl, a number of changes... MORE

Diamond Sharp
May 4, 2011 — MORE

Col. Erik Hansen (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene (right) present Airman 1st Class Ellen Gruesen, Tech. Sgt. Aaron Bermudez, Staff Sgt. Michael Howell and Staff Sgt. Michael Folk the Diamond Sharp award during a ceremony at the Charleston Club May 3. Colonel Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Greene is the 437 AW command chief, Airman Gruesen is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Sergeant Bermudez is from the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Sergeant Howell is from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and Sergeant Folk is from the 15th Airlift Squadron. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/

School Volunteer Opportunities
May 4, 2011 — The following is a list of upcoming volunteer and mentor opportunities available in our local schools around the Lowcountry.The following dates are for Palmetto Assessment of State Standards testing monitors. Please review each school's requirements and respond to their point of contact for more information.May 9Gregg Middle School: 8:15 a.m. to... MORE

Family Matters – May 6
May 4, 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. Tron: Legacy: May 6, 7:30 p.m., Rated PGGulliver's Travels: May 7, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13The Roommate: May 7, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Tron: Legacy: May 8, 2 p.m., Rated PGMovie... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – May 6
May 4, 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.TuesdayEducational & Scholarship Opportunities: Frustrated filling out the college financial applications? Come to the FFSC, Bldg. 755, for an... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – May 6
May 4, 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.SaturdayMilitary Spouse Appreciation Day - Spring Tea: You don't want to miss this one! Army Wives actor, Terry Serpico (Frank Sherwood) will be our... MORE

Days of Remembrance
May 3, 2011 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Kenneethia Kennard lights candles during the National Days of Remembrance commemoration ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Chapel May 2. The ceremony was held to memorialize those who were killed during the Holocaust, to promote human dignity and to confront hate anytime that it occurs. Sergeant Kennard is the 628th Air Base Wing Equal Opportunity office non-commissioned officer in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Charlie the alligator moves back into federal housing after extended vacation
May 3, 2011 — Charlie, the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station twelve foot one inch (we measured him), 600-pound alligator, moved back to his home pond on JB CHS - WS April 30.Charlie and his family have been military residents since the early 1960s at what was once the U.S. Army Ordnance Depot, which later became the Naval Weapons Station, and is now JB CHS... MORE

Charlies is all smiles (we think) as he checks out his newly remodeled home. (U.S. Navy photo/Terrence Larimer