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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
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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)

Tax season in full swing
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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (February 22, 2011) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Jason Roxey, a VITA Tax Center volunteer, looks over tax documents for Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class James Womack as he fills out a tax form at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 22. The VITA tax center, in building 206 on JB Charleston-WS, is open Tuesday through Friday 7a.m. to 7p.m. and on Saturdays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. The VITA tax center is for Active duty, Reserve, and dependants that need assistance filling their federal and state taxes and are assisted on a walk-in basis, no appointments required. The JB Charleston- Air Base tax center is located at 205 South Davis drive, building 246, room 125, and takes appointments from 8a.m. to 3p.m.. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Air Base News Briefs – Feb. 25
February 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.Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased estate of Staff Sgt. Tony L. Wilkins, 628 Civil Engineer Squadron, may contact Summary... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – Feb. 25
February 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.Events: TuesdayJob search strategies: If you're transitioning from the military, your spouse is seeking employment or you're just looking to change... MORE