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Team Charleston bids farewell to Col. John Wood - 437 AW commander
March 23, 2011 — Col. John Wood will be turning over command of the 437th Airlift Wing to Colonel Erik Hansen, March 29. "I arrived in May 2009 to a great wing with great history. I've seen our Airmen and Civilians in action for the last two years, and I know why the 437th Airlift Wing has such a wonderful history: the people at Team Charleston are the best the Air... MORE

Team Charleston brought home awards for best C-17 air refueling crew, best C-17 short field landing crew and best maintenance pre-flight team when they returned to Charleston AFB July 25 after participating in Rodeo 2009. Rodeo 2009 was held at McChord AFB, Wash., July 19 through 24 where more than 100 teams and 2.500 people from around the world were expected to participate. More than 70 awards were handed out during the competition's closing ceremony July 24.

Senior Master Sgt. selectees
March 23, 2011 — MORE

The Senior Master Sgt. selectee promotion party took place March 11 at the Charleston Club. In attendance were (left to right) Master Sergeant Jeffrey Tynan, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Master Sergeant Charles Washington, 628th Air Base Wing, Master Sergeant William Lesage, 14th Airlift Squadron, Master Sergeant Mark Harrison, 15th Airlift Squadron and Master Sergeant Donald Sturm, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/courtesy of the 437th Airlift Wing)

JB CHS tests emergency response for upcoming expo
March 23, 2011 — Team Charleston participated in a mandatory major accident response exercise March 22, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, in preparation for the upcoming Air Expo April 9. The MARE tested the response and capabilities of base emergency personnel during a simulated aircraft mishap when two airplanes clipped wings and collided."The exercise was a... MORE

Capt. Holly Kingston assists a simulated victim onto a litter during a Mass
Accident Response Exercise at Joint Base Charleston, SC, Mar. 22. The MARE
is a necessary step to prepare all Joint Base Charleston members for the
upcoming 2011 Air Expo. The exercise is used to help test and train the
supporting agencies who would respond in case of an emergency. Capt.
Kingston is assigned to 628th Medical Group (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
Airman Brianna Veesart)

Keeping Sailors fed is a full-time job
March 23, 2011 — MORE

Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Kevin Simpson (left), Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Henry Polanco and Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Maurice Monroe help unload more than 20 pallets of frozen foods, bread and baked goods during a stores on-load at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Galley, March 17. SH3 Simpson, SH2 Palonco and SH2 Monroe are attached to Naval Support Activity. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

Air Expo line up announced.
March 23, 2011 — The following events are scheduled for this year's Air Expo, April 9. U.S. Air Force ThunderbirdsThe Thunderbirds, separated only by inches, have flown in front of more than 427 million people in aerial demonstrations throughout the U.S. and around the world since their first demonstration in May 1953 when they were designated the 3600th Air... MORE

Family matters
March 23, 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. Hereafter, March 25, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13The Tourist, March 26, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader, March 26, 5 p.m., Rated PGChronicles of Narnia:... MORE

This week in Navy history
March 23, 2011 — March 20, 2003 - The U.S. began Operation Iraqi Freedom by launching cruise missiles from Navy ships in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.March 21, 1917 - Loretta Walsh became the first woman Navy petty officer when sworn in as chief yeoman.March 22, 1820 - Commodore Stephen Decatur died after a duel with Capt. James BarronMarch 23, 1965 - Lt. Cmdr... MORE

This week in Air Force history
March 23, 2011 — March 20, 1959 - A site in Cheyenne Mountain, Colo., was approved as the location for NORAD.March 21, 1997 - Lt. Col. Marcelyn Atwood became the first woman to command a flying training squadron and the first U.S. Air Force officer to command a Navy squadron at Pensacola, Fla. Her unit trained Air Force and Navy pilots.March 22, 1950 - The only... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – Mar. 25
March 23, 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.FridayJoint Base Charleston Annual Motorcycle Safety Day: The annual Motorcycle Safety Day Rodeo is March 25. The briefing is mandatory for all Joint... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – March 25
March 23, 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.FridayJoint Base Charleston Annual Motorcycle Safety Day: The annual Motorcycle Safety Day Rodeo is March 25. The briefing is mandatory for all Joint... MORE