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Air Base News briefs – Oct. 15
October 13, 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.Special Announcements:Great American Smoke Out: Quit Cold Turkey! Come to the HAWC Nov. 18 to make your pledge to quit smoking. All participants who... MORE

Tops In Blue seeks new talent Oct. 21 in North Charleston
October 13, 2010 — During the upcoming Tops In Blue performance, talent scouts will be available to help answer prospective performers' questions. The team will be performing their show, We Believe at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center next to the Coliseum on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The added bonus for Air Force active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard members,... MORE

Members of the Air Force Expeditionary Entertainment Team "Tops in Blue" sing the Airmen's Creed as their closing number at the Charleston Performing Arts Center Aug. 30. Since its first world tour in 1953, the group has performed on film, produced albums and appeared on national television with such legends as Ed Sullivan, Bob Hope, Alabama, Barbara Mandrell, Boyz II Men and many others. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

Career assistance tip
October 13, 2010 — Have you ever thought of retraining? Are you looking to leave Charleston? Would you like to become a better writer? Are you not sure of all you're benefits in the Air Force? Well you're base Career Assistant Advisor, Master Sgt. Donny Leydig, can help you answer these questions. Visit Joint Base Charleston-Air Base's Professional Enhancement Center... MORE

Stay healthy, run off that turkey dinner
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Airmen sample healthy snacks provided by the Health and Wellness Center after the Commanders Fitness Challenge run Oct. 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The HAWC offers many services to assist members of JB CHS in leading active and healthy lives. Some services offered include nutrition counseling, tobacco cessation classes, blood pressure screening and jogging strollers for use. The HAWC's hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Aircraft Maintenance Squadron soars high with quality
October 13, 2010 — Under dark skies the fall weather nips at bare noses with a chilling 55 degrees, and while most people are snuggled warmly in a deep sleep, it becomes hustle-hustle mode for the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.Even as most service members at Joint Base Charleston finish up their work day, this team continues to stand post under a blistering hot... MORE

Airman 1st Class Cody Shokoui directs a Charleston C-17 aircraft, tail number 21099, at the start of the day, as his team gears up to perform inspections and maintenance that may be needed on the plane, Tuesday, Oct. 5. Airman Shokoui is attached to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Military Ball tickets going fast
October 13, 2010 — If you've never been to a military ball, then Saturday, Oct. 23 is a night you want to mark on your calendar. That evening, Charleston will see its first ever, joint service military ball in the Charleston area.On bases around the world, each branch of the military usually holds an evening of ceremony, fine dining and dancing to honor the birthday... MORE

Making a list, checking it twice
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Army Staff Sgt. Pernell Anderson conducts an overall spot inspection and verifies equipment serial numbers Oct. 12, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., for the Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected All-Terrain Vehicles that are prepositioned for loading on a ship. Staff Sergeant Anderson is attached to 841st Transportation Battalion located on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

628 SFS to host Pumpkin Patrol Oct. 30
October 13, 2010 — The 628th Security Forces Squadron annual Pumpkin Patrol is approaching fast. As in years before, squadron members will be conducting foot patrols in and around all base housing areas on Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. In an effort to ensure all families are safe and secure while enjoying their trick-or-treating experience, keep the following safety tips... MORE

Freddy, 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs' jack-o-lantern, dons a reflective belt in preparation for a safe Halloween. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Barry Loo)

Interservice rivalry: Air Force athletes claim Ironman military division
October 13, 2010 — A pair of Airmen pushed the envelope of mental and physical toughness to claim the 2010 Ironman World Championships Kona Military Division on a 140.6-mile grueling course.Maj. Scott Poteet and Capt. Jamie Turner combined for a 20:27:36 time to claim this year's top honors for the Armed Forces. Major Poteet, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy,... MORE

The Air Force Ironman team of Capt. Jaime Turner and Maj. Scott Poteet are at Kona, Hawaii, Oct. 7, 2010, for the 2010 Ironman World Championships. The Airmen were representing their service in the military division of the grueling race that is both mentally and physically challenging. Major Poteet is assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Captain Turner is a C-17 Globemaster III pilot at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)

DBIDS update on authorized identification and base decals
October 13, 2010 — Thirty-three thousand active duty, dependents, Department of Defense civilians, retirees and Reserve members have registered their DOD identification cards into the Defense Biometrics Identification System as of Oct. 1, 2010.In the last year, IDs have been scanned at the gates and most people have registered at the Visitor Control Center. Then... MORE

The Defense Biometric Identification System uses several pieces of information obtained from individuals for positive identification, including pictures and fingerprints. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)