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ASLAC - prepositioning equipment for war fighters
November 8, 2011 — The Army Strategic Logistics Activity - Charleston located at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station prepositions U.S. Army equipment to provide rapid response for U.S. war fighters."ASLAC is capable of storing everything needed to supply a brigade-sized combat team in their warehouse," said Paul Turner, ASLAC operations director. "We store... MORE

Flying Crew Chiefs – One stop shop
November 8, 2011 — The 437th Airlift Wing flies one of the largest fleets of C-17s in the Air Force. To ensure these aircraft are ready to leave the ground, the wing needs expert maintainers led by crew chiefs. But, to ensure proper in-flight maintenance and continual support, Joint Base Charleston relies on special-duty Airmen known as flying crew chiefs.The Flying... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kevin Sumlin attends a crew brief before a mission at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 2. The Flying Crew Chiefs Office is a special duty assignment designed to provide a flying mission with a single-person maintenance package. Sumlin is a flying crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Patriot’s Point celebrates Veterans Day
November 8, 2011 — Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum will be the site of multiple Veterans Day weekend events, Nov. 11 through 13. The events kick off Nov. 11 with a patriotic concert by the Charleston Community Band in Hangar Bay III from 2 to 3 p.m. onboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10). There will be a 5K race Nov. 12 as the inaugural Run for the Yorktown begins... MORE

15 AS deploys, Global Eagles take flight
November 4, 2011 — Fifteenth Airlift Squadron Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing and their families and friends said their farewells Oct. 28 as more than 130 members left for operations in the Middle East. For approximately 120 days, the Airmen known at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base as the Global Eagles, will deploy and operate as part of the 816th Expeditionary... MORE

Final rehearsal prepares Team Charleston for ORI
October 31, 2011 — Airmen from Joint Base Charleston began returning home Oct. 29, following a week-long exercise at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Miss.More than 600 Airmen deployed to form the 121st Air Expeditionary Wing as part of exercise Operation Crisis Look, in which Charleston Airmen and C-17 aircraft simulated a deployment to Nagoya,... MORE

Capt. Larry Abee and Capt. Mike Chrapkiewkz follow their pre-flight inspection checklist prior to conducting a mission Oct. 27 at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Miss. Pre-flight inspections ensure the avionics on the aircraft are working properly and that the aircraft is prepared for flight. More than 600 Airmen participated in this week-long exercise to prepare for Joint Base Charleston's upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. Abee and Chrapkiewkz are pilots from the 300th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ian Hoachlander)

This week in Navy History
October 31, 2011 — Oct. 30, 1775 - Congress authorized four vessels for the defense of the United Colonies.Oct. 31, 1961 - The end came to Lighter than Air ships in the U.S. Navy with the disestablishment of Fleet Airship Wing One and ZP-1 and ZP-3, the last operating units in the LTA branch of Naval Aviation, at Lakehurst, N.J.Nov. 1, 1941 - President Franklin... MORE

This week in Air Force history
October 31, 2011 — Oct. 30, 1918 - Capt. Edward Rickenbacker shot down his 26th and final enemy aircraft of World War I.Oct. 31, 2001 - A pair of C-17 Globemaster IIIs flew over Afghanistan to deliver some 35,000 humanitarian rations. The loadmaster aboard one C-17 tossed out a single plastic enclosed meal to symbolically represent the millionth meal airdropped. That... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
October 26, 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.Oct. 29American Military Retirees Association: The American Military Retirees Association will meet Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Ashley Park Independent... MORE

Save a wounded warrior - Nov. 5
October 25, 2011 — Thousands of donated blood units have been used over the years to save the lives of service members - the lives of Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers and Marines who have been wounded fighting for our country. Now you can help save a life by donating blood at the Naval Operational Support Center Blood Drive, Nov. 5. NOSC is located on Joint Base Charleston... MORE

Tutor.com available for military families
October 25, 2011 — The Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library Program and the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program provide online tutoring and homework help from Tutor.com at no charge to all military families, including all National Guard, Reserve and active duty families. Tutor.com allows children in kindergarten through 12th grade as well as... MORE