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Justice Files released for January, February
March 13, 2013 — Members of Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice during the months of January and February, 2013. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the... MORE

News Briefs – Weapons Station
March 6, 2013 — 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.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise... MORE

Military Saves launches at NNPTC
March 5, 2013 — Navy Captain Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and Navy CAPT. John "Jay" Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, met with NNPTC students to launch the Military Saves initiative at the NNPTC galley, Feb. 26, 2013. Fahs read the proclamation announcing the "Saver's Pledge," encouraging students to help... MORE

Navy Captain Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Navy Captain John “Jay” Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, joined the Naval Weapons Station Charleston Fleet and Family Support Center Team to launch the “Military Saves” initiative Feb. 26, 2013. Military Saves is a joint force initiative that encourages Sailors and Airmen to begin saving for their futures early in their careers. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Baker)

News Briefs – Weapons Station
February 27, 2013 — 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.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise... MORE

Military Saves 2013 campaign kicks off
February 21, 2013 — To kick off the seventh year of the Military Saves Campaign, Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and CAPT Tom Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, signed their Military Savers Pledge Feb. 13, 2013, to commemorate Military Saves Week which takes place Feb. 20 through March 2."The Military Saves campaign is a total force,... MORE

Colonel Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, presents the seventh annual Military Saves Campaign pledge to (left) Suerjee Lee, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station lead personal financial educator, and Barbara Lang, Community Readiness Consultant and Certified Financial counselor Feb. 13, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Military Saves Week is Feb. 25 through March 2, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
February 20, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEF." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (843)... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
February 13, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEF." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (843) 764-7480.February... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
February 6, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEF." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (843) 764-7480.February... MORE

Navy Housing earns 2012 awards for Outstanding Service in Military Housing
February 6, 2013 — Navy Housing, along with the Professional Housing Management Association, announced the winners of its annual awards last week, which reward superior service and achievement in military housing. Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Family Housing and Balfour Beatty Communities were named the winner, Outstanding Housing Installation Team -... MORE

AF Civilian Drug Testing Program aims for drug-free workplace
February 6, 2013 — Due to the sensitive nature of its work and its national defense responsibilities, the Air Force is committed to providing a drug-free workplace. Just as the Air Force expects its active-duty members to refrain from illegal drug use, it expects no less from its civilian employees. The Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program is designed to improve... MORE

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The goal of the Drug Abuse Testing Program is to maintain the health and wellness of a fit and ready fighting force and a drug-free Air Force community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)