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Air Base News Briefs - April 8
April 6, 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.TuesdayBlended parenting: Learn to understand blended family issues, common complaints from adults and kids, stages of adjustment, characteristics of a... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs - April 8
April 6, 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.TuesdayJoint Base Charleston (Navy & Air Force) Job Fair: Joint Base Charleston is holding a Job Fair April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Space and... MORE

Greg Poe
April 5, 2011 — Greg Poe flies the remarkable ethanol-powered Fagen MX2, a green-energy super plane capable of incredible speeds and maneuvers. He performs with this unique aircraft all over North and Central America, amazing crowds with unbelievable aerobatic feats. The plane is a 21st century carbon-fiber wonder, showcasing the culmination of several... MORE

Greg Poe will be appearing at the Air Expo 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 9. (Courtesy photo/Greg Poe

F-15E Strike Eagle
April 5, 2011 — Mission The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. Features The aircraft uses two crew members, a pilot and a weapon systems officer. Previous models of... MORE

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft flies over Afghanistan in support of Operation Mountain Lion April 12, 2006. The F-15E Strike Eagle Demo Team from Seymour-Johnson AFB, N.C., displays the F-15E's capabilities as a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung)

A-10 Thunderbolt II
April 5, 2011 — The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and... MORE

1970s -- The A-10 Thunderbolt in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo)

B-25 Bomber “Panchito”
April 5, 2011 — Specification of the North American B-25J MitchellPowerplant: Two Wright R-2600 Double Cyclone fourteen-cylinder air-cooled radials, rated at 1,700 hp each for takeoff and 1,500 hp at 2,400 rpm. Performance: Maximum speed 275 mph at 15,000 feet. 230 mph cruising speed. Initial climb rate 1,110 feet per minute. An altitude of 15,000 feet can be... MORE

The North American B-25J Mitchell Bomber "Panchito" can fly at speeds of 275 mph and can reach a service ceiling of 24,000 feet. (Courtesy photo/Rag Wings and Radials)

The Aerostars
April 5, 2011 — The Aerostars are a precision aerobatic demo team whose aerial ballet captivates air show audiences large and small with a combination of graceful aerobatics flown in tight formation, spectacular breakaways followed by breath-taking opposing passes and awe-inspiring inverted maneuvers. The team performs in the Yak 52 TW, a former Soviet designed,... MORE

The Aerostars, a precision aerobatic demonstration team will thrill skywatchers at the 2011 Air Expo on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 9. (Courtesy photo/The Aerostars)

Geico Skytypers Airshow Team
April 5, 2011 — The World Famous GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team is a flight squadron of six vintage World War II airplanes performing precision flight maneuvers at airshows across the U.S. The diverse flying expertise of the team members aligns perfectly with the unique components of their overall performance.The Skytypers are the only civilian squadron currently... MORE

The Geico Skytypers type dot matrix style messages in the sky. Skytyping is 17 times faster than skywritintg and produces a letter every four seconds. (Courtesy photo/Geico Skytypers)

U. S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration team
April 5, 2011 — The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. Their mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army Special Operations community relations and recruiting. Comprised of volunteers from throughout Army Special Operations the Black Daggers have diverse backgrounds and are... MORE

A Black Dagger makes his entrance while streaming smoke. The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration team. (Photo courtesy/U.S. Army)

Commander's Fitness Run
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Airmen dash off as Ernie the Eagle signals the start of the run during the Commander's Fitness Run April 1, 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Ernie is the mascot for the 1st Combat Camera squadron on Joint Base Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
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