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Air Base News Briefs – Mar. 4
March 2, 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 Master Sgt. Daniel C. Daiber, 701st Airlift... MORE

Local Airman is now Tops in Blue
March 2, 2011 — There were no cameras and studio lights and Ryan Seacrest wasn't there to give her a gold ticket to Hollywood, but for Airman 1st Class Petrice Brown, assigned to the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, none of that mattered. Airman Brown was recently selected for the military's own version of a golden ticket by... MORE

The 2010 version of Tops in Blue performs during a performance at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Joint Base Charleston Airman 1st Class Petrice Brown will be touring the world as part of the 2011 Tops in Blue company. (courtesy photo)

Earn and Learn carnival held at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station
February 24, 2011 — MORE

Three-year-old Thanadit (left) and two-year-old Narida Kemenkul search for rocks during the game ‘Hitting Rock Bottom’ with their mother, Suerjee Lee, during the annual Learn and Earn Carnival Feb. 23. The event had children digging to the bottom of the bucket in search for a special rock; once it was found a number on the rock would indicate how much play money they had earned. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Airmen receive March promotions
February 23, 2011 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on their March promotions:To Airman 1st Class:628th Force Support Squadron: Sascha Lewandowski628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Andrew MoonTo Senior Airman:628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Antonio Banes, Jason Bravard, Christian Leon628th Communication Squadron: Brittany Kelly628... MORE

Joint Base Charleston inducts Honorary Commanders
February 23, 2011 — More than 30 area business people and community leaders became Honorary Commanders of various Air Force and Navy organizations at Joint Base Charleston, Feb. 22.Honorary Commanders serve a one-year term and are charged with learning about the U.S. military and the unit to which they are assigned, participating in their military unit's social and... MORE

The lights go dark for honorary commanders during night vision goggle training onboard a C-17 Globemaster III Feb. 22, 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Honorary commanders were given the opportunity to dine in on the C-17 and ask the crew questions about the aircraft and their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Intramural basketball standings, scores and schedule
February 23, 2011 — Standings1. 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: 9 - 12. 437th Maintenance Squadron: 7 - 33. 628th Communications Squadron: 7 - 4 4. 628th Security Forces Squadron: 6 - 45. 315th Airlift Wing: 6 - 46. 628th Force Support Squadron: 5 - 5 7. 628th Civil Engineer Squadron: 5 - 68. 628th Medical Group: 4 - 69. 628th Comptroller Squadron: 4 - 6 10. 437th... MORE

333rd Fighter Squadron takes over Joint Base Charleston
February 23, 2011 — Seeing a C-17 in the sky over Charleston is nothing new, but as of Feb. 19, chances are people began to notice a different type of aircraft as well; a much smaller, sleeker and louder aircraft. The 333rd Fighter Squadron from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina began the process of landing 13 of their F-15E Strike Eagle's here at... MORE

Staff Sgt. Ramon Salas secures nose panels on an F-15E Strike Eagle pre-flight on the flight line Feb. 23 on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The 333rd Fighter Squadron is actively engaged in a week-long exercise. The exercise is the culmination of the eight months of training for the 22 pilots and weapons systems officers in the class. Sergeant Salas is a crew chief with the 333rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Family matters
February 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. Red, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13My Soul to Take, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m., Rated RLife As We Know It, Feb. 26, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13Life As We Know It, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. Rated... MORE

Navy hails Cosby as honorary chief petty officer
February 23, 2011 — Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West recognized actor, comedian and former sailor Bill Cosby as an honorary chief petty officer in a ceremony yesterday at the U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center. "Bill Cosby is not just a comedian and an actor - although he's pretty good at both - he's also been... MORE

Honorary Chief Hospital Corpsman Bill Cosby delivers remarks during his pinning ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason M. Graham/Released)

Airmen share WIngman's day with local food bank
February 23, 2011 — MORE

Capt. Kevin Calloway packs a bag of pasta while volunteering at the Low Country Food Bank in Charleston, S.C., Feb. 18, 2011. Captain Calloway was one of 25 members from the 15th Airlift Squadron who volunteered at the food bank during Joint Base Charleston Wingman day. Thanks to their efforts, 4,000 lbs of bulk sweet potatoes and 4,000 lbs. of pasta were re-packaged into smaller bags for distribution. Captain Calloway is a pilot with the 15 AS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicloe Mickle)