Joint Base Charleston
Patriot
Vol. 2, No. 24
Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, June 24, 2011
C-17 crew meets S.C. governor in Paris
U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tony Johnson
Twelve Airmen selected by their commanders to attend the Paris Air Show and represent their command stand with South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley June 20. The Paris Air Show is a world-renown air show that occurs every two years and is attended by military and civilian aircraft from all over the world.The Charleston C-17 team was greeted by numerous U.S. Congressmen and women as well other foreign dignitaries. The C-17 will continue to be on display to the public throughout the show until its end June 26. Pictured from left to right are: Capt. Bryon Webb, Staff Sgt. Scott Skinner, Capt. Andrew Marino, Staff Sgt. Tyrell Haney, Capt. John Baker, Lt. Col. Chad Rauls, Gov. Nikki Haley, Staff Sgt. Jose Botello, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gates, 1st Lt. Austin McCann, Capt. Christopher Carlson, Capt. Brandon Brown.
INSIDE CS
Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston holds ribbon cutting ceremony Courtesy of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Public Affairs
Climbing to new heights See page 10
SQUADRONS New leadership See page 7
SWIMMING Safety tips See page 6
Operational Readiness Inspection Countdown:
23 Weeks
The Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 21, unveiling a newly completed housing unit, enclosed weight room and maintenance building as part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure expansion. The new 24,000 square foot housing unit expands the Brig's capacity by accommodating 80 additional prisoners. The housing unit includes prisoner sleeping quarters, showers, toilets and prisoner day rooms. Additional buildings include a 1,300 square-foot prisoner multi-purpose room for weight and gym equipment and a new 7,500 square foot maintenance shop to provide rehabilitative training for prisoners. The original Brig housed up to 400 prisoners and was built in 1989. The new facilities brings the total number of housing units at NAVCONBRIG Charleston to five, making it a 480-bed facility and further expanding the military correctional mission; the Brig serves as the Joint Regional Correctional Facility Southeast. A ground-breaking ceremony for the new facility was held April 23, 2010. The new buildings were completed on time and at a cost of
$8.1 million. The project provided numerous local jobs. The new facility includes environmentally friendly features and was constructed in accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design guidelines. The HVAC and electrical system was designed for LEED efficiency and sustainability. In addition, LEED-required recycling practices were followed during construction, achieving an 81 percent rate of recycle. These "green" initiatives will reduce operational and maintenance costs. NAVCONBRIG Charleston houses prisoners from all branches of the military sentenced up to
five years; longer sentences may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. The Brig provides extensive prisoner programs, including rehabilitative treatment, substance abuse treatment, counseling, education and training (academic, vocational, military, physical) and productive work. NAVCONBRIG Charleston work programs support military and federal agencies to provide productive, cost-effective work, which also is used as a skill-training process. Work programs include carpentry and furniture making and repair, auto maintenance and repair, metal works and welding, sign making, upholstery, service dog training and culinary arts.
RiverDogs to host Military Appreciation Night The RiverDogs, Charleston’s minor league baseball team, is holding their Annual Military Appreciation Night, June 25 at Riley Stadium at 7 p.m. Admission to the game is free for military ID card holders (active duty, Reservists, retirees, dependents and DoD civilians). Tickets are available at the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office and the Joint Base Charleston Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center. Tickets may also be obtained at the stadium ticket office the day of the game.
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