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Air Base News Briefs - April 1
March 30, 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.MondayInvesting Demystified (for beginners): This class is ideal for the first time investor and explains the most common types of investments and... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs - April 1
March 30, 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.WednesdayJob Fair Etiquette Workshop: Join us April 6 at FFSC, Bldg. 755 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for tips and techniques to help you make the most... MORE

2011 Joint Base Charleston Motorcycle Safety Event
March 30, 2011 — MORE

Stuart Wyatt (left), from the 628th Air Base Wing safety office, Command Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, 628th Air Base Wing Command Chief, and Col. Brian Robinson, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, decide on the best sport bike at the 2011 Joint Base Charleston Motorcycle Safety Event, March 25 at the JB CHS - Air Base theater. Three hundred Airmen, Sailors, civilians and dependents attended the event which included a ride to the Navy?s outdoor recreation facility, Short Stay, and a trip to the North Charleston Coliseum to witness the 6th Annual Palmetto Police Motorcycle Rodeo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

This week in Air Force history
March 30, 2011 — March 27, 1916 - 1st Aero Squadron aircraft started carrying mail and dispatches for the Mexican Punitive Expedition.March 28, 1973 - The last Pacific Air Force aircraft left South Vietnam. March 29, 1923 - Lt. Russell Maughan set a world speed record of 236.587 mph in a Curtiss R-6.March 30, 1963 - Strategic Air Command accepted its first Titan... MORE

This week in Navy history
March 30, 2011 — March 27, 1794 - Congress authorized the construction of six frigates, including USS Constitution.March 28, 1800 - USS Essex became the first U.S. Navy vessel to pass the Cape of Good Hope. March 29, 1973 - The Naval Advisory Group and Naval Forces, Vietnam were disestablished and the last U.S. prisoners of war left Vietnam.March 30, 1944 - The... MORE

Action Line
March 30, 2011 — Comment: I would like to comment about a safety hazard at the Rivers Avenue gate. The safety barriers on the right are difficult to see after dark and present a possible safety hazard.Response: Thank you for your concern for our service members and civilian motorists on Joint Base Charleston. Our safety offices, along with the installation's Civil... MORE

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation accepting scholarship applications for upcoming academic year
March 30, 2011 — Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is accepting academic scholarship applications for the 2011-2012 academic year to reward high school and undergraduate students of military members who live in family housing and need financial assistance. The scholarship is designed to recognize these students' educational and leadership efforts.Undergraduate... MORE

Social Security numbers on ID cards being replaced
March 29, 2011 — To protect privacy and personal identity information, Social Security numbers are being replaced with a Department of Defense Identification number on all military identification cards.Beginning in June, SSNs will no longer be printed on any new ID card. Current ID cards should not be replaced until the card is within 30 days of its expiration... MORE

ALS announces award winners
March 29, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Derek Fisher is awarded the John Levitow award by Col. Martha Meeker and Chief Master Sgt.Jose LugoSantiago at the Airman Leadership School graduation March 24, 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Levitow award is the highest award presented to the Airman that displays the best overall performance evaluation, peer to staff rating and academic ranking. ALS is a six-week course designed to develop Airmen into effective leaders and supervisors. Airman Fisher is with the 437th Operational Support Squadron. Colonel Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing commander and Chief LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Col. Hansen assumes command of the 437 AW
March 29, 2011 — Col. Erik Hansen took command of the Air Force's largest C-17 wing during a change of command ceremony March 29 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Colonel Hansen officially assumed command of the 437th Airlift Wing from the outgoing wing commander, Col. John Wood, who has commanded the wing since May 2009. Colonel Hansen is assuming command of the 437... MORE

Col. Erik Hansen accepts the 437th Airlift Wing guide-on from Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice at the 437 AW change of command ceremony, March 22 on Joint Base Charleston. Colonel Hansen is the 437 AW commander and General Allardice is the 18th Air Force commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)