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Local 'Stand down' serves homeless veterans
November 3, 2010 — MORE

Homeless people, both veterans and civilians line up to begin the check in process to receive aid from local volunteers at the 11th annual Stand Down Against Homelessness Oct. 29, 2010, at the North Charleston Armory Park, S.C. More than 300 volunteers from the local community and members of the local military volunteered their time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

A/TA Convention provides mobility perspective to Lowcountry Airmen
November 3, 2010 — The Airlift/Tanker Association held its annual A/TA Convention and Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 28 to 31, bringing together some of the best and brightest minds on the future of military air mobility.The convention drew in attendees from across Air Mobility Command by the thousands, including more than 100 members of the Lowcountry A/TA... MORE

16 AS deploys in support of combat operations in Middle East
November 3, 2010 — Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron and 437th Operations Support Squadron said goodbye to family and friends Oct. 28 as they boarded a C-17 bound for the Middle East in support of combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.The more than 100 Airmen are expected to deploy for approximately 120 days and will replace the... MORE

Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron wait in line to check their bags at the passenger terminal on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., as they prepare to deploy Oct. 28, 2010. The squadron will be deployed to the Middle East for four months. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Fifty Airmen to receive November promotions
November 3, 2010 — Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on their November promotions:To Airman 1st Class:628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Codye Miller628th Communications Squadron: Joshua McMaster628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Clifford Murray628th Mission Support Group: Dylan Thomas437th Maintenance Squadron: Jesse Delong,... MORE

You can quit tobacco, the HAWC can help
November 3, 2010 — As the Great American Smokeout approaches, Nov. 18, now is the time to start preparing to quit the tobacco habit for good and the Health and Welfare Clinic has everything in place to help you begin. Below is a series of steps you need to take now, to ensure you have all the necessary tools you need to successfully become tobacco free.First: 1. Call... MORE

Weapons Station Briefs
November 3, 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:FridaySouth Carolina Stingrays Military Appreciation Night: A military appreciation night will be hosted by the Stingrays ice hockey team for... MORE

Air Force News Briefs
November 3, 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:FridaySouth Carolina Stingrays Military Appreciation Night: A military appreciation night will be hosted by the Stingrays ice hockey team... MORE

Question of the month
November 3, 2010 — The question of the month is an opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members to have their opinions heard in a public forum about topics affecting the base. Each month a question will be asked on a new topic. Look for next week's issue featuring "Get to know an Airman."This month, service members were asked, "What is your version of the perfect... MORE

?My version of the perfect Thanksgiving would be going home and spending it with all of my family and going deer hunting with my brother and dad. I am most thankful for my family, and I am thankful that I will actually be able to get home this year for the holidays,? said Senior Airman Jed Pickett, a reservist with the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base.

Hurricane Tip of the Week
November 3, 2010 — Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is the key. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather.This week's hurricane tip is: The Air Force currently... MORE

Local 'Stand Down' serves homeless veterans
November 2, 2010 — More than 2,068 homeless people, both veterans and civilians, received aid from local volunteers at the 11th annual Stand Down Against Homelessness, Oct. 28 and 29, at the North Charleston Armory Park.More than 300 volunteers from the local community and members of the local military helped support the effort. Sponsored by the Ralph H. Johnson... MORE

Volunteers process veterans and civilians before entering the 'Stand Down' facility for dental and medical checkups, at the 11th annual Stand Down Against Homelessness Oct. 29, 2010, at the North Charleston Armory Park, S.C. Sponsored by the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Goodwill Industries, the event provided food, clothing vouchers, medical and dental screenings, job and legal assistance, and personal hygiene items to the homeless. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)