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Courageous Airmen receive recognition, medals
March 2, 2011 — A staff sergeant and two senior airmen from Joint Base Charleston were recognized Feb. 18 for their quick reactions that led to the takedown of an intruder on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, during their deployment in 2009. Staff Sgt. Jonathan Houghton, communication and navigation specialist from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, received the... MORE

Senior Airman Jared Alessi, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Houghton and Senior Airman Grant Carson from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pose in front of a C-17, Feb. 15. The three Airmen received medals for their acts of courage that lead to the apprehension of an intruder on Incirlik Air Bse, Turkey, in 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Preventing grass fires
March 2, 2011 — According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, any forest fire, brush fire, grass fire or any other outdoor fire not controlled and supervised is called a wildfire. These fires cause damage to the forest resource as well as wildlife habitat, water quality and air quality.Of increasing concern is the threat wildfires pose to homes and lives... MORE

This week in Air Force history
March 2, 2011 — Feb. 27, 1943 - The Eighth Air Force sent B-17s and B-24s to attack the harbor and naval facilities at Brest, France.Feb. 28, 1963 - The first Minuteman squadron, the 10th Strategic Missile Squadron, became operational at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.March 1, 1937 - The 2nd Bombardment Group at Langley Field, Va., received the first YB-17A Flying... MORE

This week in Navy history
March 2, 2011 — Feb. 27, 1942 - During the battle of the Java Sea, Allied Naval Forces attacked a Japanese invasion convoy.Feb. 28, 1959 - USS Strong rescued 13 Arab fishermen from Bahrain when their fishing boats floundered in a storm.March 1, 1942 - U-656 became the first German submarine of World War II to be sunk by naval air (VP-82).March 2, 1899 - An act of... MORE

Fly with the Eagles
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Staff Sgt. Robert Pennington sits in the cockpit of an F-15E Strike Eagle before his incentive flight, Feb. 26 on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The 333rd Fighter Squadron out of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base gave incentive flights to outstanding airmen from Joint Base Charleston and Seymour Johnson . Sergeant Pennington is a Propulsion Specialist with the 437th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Joint Base Charleston address change
March 2, 2011 — Effective Oct. 1, 2010, Charleston Air Force Base and Naval Weapons Station Charleston ceased to be two distinct installations and merged to form Joint Base Charleston. Beginning March 21, 2011, the city name of Charleston AFB will be replaced by Joint Base Charleston for all residents on the Air Base side of the installation. The Weapons Station... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – March 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.TuesdayJob search strategies: If you're transitioning from the military, your spouse is seeking employment or you're just looking to change your... MORE

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