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Brig. Gen. Everhart delivers new C-17 to the 437th Airlift Wing
December 30, 2010 — MORE

Air Force Brig. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II taxis the newest C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the Joint Base Charleston, S.C., flightline Dec. 22, 2010. The arrival of the aircraft brings the total number of C-17s assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing to 59. General Everhart is the 618th Air and Space Operations vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

IB Express Hazmart now open
December 23, 2010 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station has adopted a new Hazardous Material Management Program as a one-stop shop. The new program, IB Express Hazmart, provides the installation with a standard way to manage HAZMAT procurement and to comply with Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health requirements. IB Express Hazmart is a means of authorizing... MORE

Joint Base Charleston gets new child development center
December 17, 2010 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Martha Meeker and Mrs. Carmen Mikolajcik cut the ribbon to the new General Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center during the rededication ceremony at Joint Base Charleston on Dec. 16, 2010. The new center is named for Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik who was the former commander of the 437th Airlift Wing. Colonel Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing commander and Mrs. Mikolajcik is the wife of former General Mikolajcik. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Focus groups uncover needs
December 15, 2010 — MORE

12/15/10 - Ginger Bates, professional moderator and focus group facilitator from Coastal Focus research facility, posts opinions concerning the Air Force submitted by service members, Dec. 15 during a focus group for the base’s enlisted force. The focus groups were created to help uncover the needs of members from Joint Base Charleston by discussing topics such as Comprehensive Airman Fitness, base services, activities, facilities and the community. The service members remain anonymous and groups are held for officers, spouses and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Front Gate Construction; Ongoing
December 15, 2010 — MORE

Construction on the barriers at the front gate continues despite the cold
weather. Although traffic has been slowed due to detours, Joint Base
Charleston-Air Base Security Forces have also been braving the cold
temperatures to keep the flow of traffic moving.

Langly Woodwind Quintet Visits Joint Base Charleston
December 15, 2010 — MORE

The Langley Air Force Base Woodwind Quintet plays Christmas music to help
raise morale during the holiday season at wing finance Dec. 14, 2010 on
Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The quintet visited both Naval and Air Force
sides of Joint Base Charleston performing 15 minute mini-concerts and sing
along sessions. The Langley Woodwind Quintet also performed for the Naval
Health Clinic, SPAWAR and the 437th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force
photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

John Levitow Award Winner
December 15, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Albanese is awarded the John Levitow award by Capt.
Ralph Ward (left) and Chief Master Sgt.Jose LugoSantiago at the Airman
Leadership School graduation Dec. 9, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The
Levitow award is the highest award presented to the Airman that displays the
best overall performance evaluation, peer to staff rating and academic
ranking. ALS is a six week course designed to develop Airmen into effective
leaders and supervisors. Sergeant Albanese is an installation patrolman with
the 628th Security Forces Squadron. Captain Ward is the Deputy Commander,
628th Air Base Wing and Chief LugoSantiago is the Command Chief for the
628th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Social wellness key to overall health
December 15, 2010 — The holidays are a time to be with family. Whether that includes your relatives, friends or coworkers, it's a time when people share gifts, food and a sense of community. Socializing can be the best part of the holidays and social fitness is one of the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness. Here in Charleston it's not just for Airmen but for... MORE

As operations tempo stays high across the Air Force, so do divorce rates, suicide rates and other negative trends. This demands more than just another program, but a new culture and way of thinking, Air Mobility Command officials said. Comprehensive Airman Fitness answers that demand. Through Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the force can become more resilient through awareness of two principles. First, when a person behaves positively in everyday situations, it shapes how they react when tough times hit. Secondly, health is more than physical fitness: it includes mental, social and spiritual fitness. (U.S. Air Force graphic illustration)

Weapons Station News Briefs – Dec. 17
December 15, 2010 — 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.Military and Family Readiness Center will have limited operating hours during the holidays. Our hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – Dec. 17
December 15, 2010 — 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:For a complete listing of base facilities' holiday hours, log on to www.jbcharleston.com/holidayhours.pdf.Dec. 29Credit repair solutions: Learn... MORE