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From GITMO to Afghanistan: JB Charleston Sailors serve as Individual Agumentees
January 25, 2012 — The sky is blue and cloudless, waves slap against the side of a 650-ton aircraft carrier while a crowd of wives, children, mothers and fathers say their goodbyes to more than 5,000 sailors about to head off for a deployment at sea. Although this is the picture most of us have in mind when we think of a Navy deployment, Sailors leaving home as... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Nicus Griffin reflects on his Individual Augmentee deployments, Jan. 1, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. There were more than 8,000 Navy IA deployments last year taking Sailors to 14 different locations from Central America to the Middle East to serve in an array of different combat support roles. Griffin recently returned from a one-year IA deployment to Guantanomo Bay, Cuba. Griffin is a Master-at-Arms assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
January 25, 2012 — 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.Feb. 2Veterans Job/Health Fair: There will be a Veterans Job and Health Fair for military personnel and their spouses, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at... MORE

DUI: Barracks lawyers vs the facts
January 19, 2012 — At the legal office, we frequently advise commanders and first sergeants when one of their Airmen is caught driving under the influence or is involved in an alcohol-related incident. Recently, we noticed that members of the Joint Base Charleston population may be receiving advice from "barracks lawyers" that is a little off the mark. The 628th Air... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
January 18, 2012 — 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.Jan. 24Basic Resume Writing: Basic Resume Writing workshops are offered to assist attendees in completing a professional looking resume. The next... MORE

Bryant assumes command of NCBC
January 17, 2012 — Commander Chadwick Bryant relieved Cmdr. Raymond Drake as the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston's commanding officer during a routine change of command ceremony held at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Jan. 12. "It is a great day and a personal pleasure to recognize the accomplishments of this command under the leadership... MORE

Rear Adm. Donald Quinn, right, watches as Cmdr. Chadwick Bryant, center, relieves Cmdr. Raymond Drake as the commanding officer of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston during a routine change of command ceremony at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Jan. 12. Quinn is the Navy Personnel Command commander and Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan)

Civilian restructure, round two
January 11, 2012 — (This article has been localized with Joint Base Charleston specific information. The original Air Force News article can be found at http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123285749)Air Force officials announced 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure Jan 11. This reduction builds on the... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
January 11, 2012 — 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.Jan. 17Education/Scholarships: Come to an informative workshop on colleges available, scholarships and grants for military spouses, the proper way to... MORE

Good order and discipline at Joint Base Charleston
January 10, 2012 — Air Force members at Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice from November through December 2011. 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. 437th... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
January 4, 2012 — 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.Jan. 9Tax Preparation Information: This class, Jan. 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., will provide information about the latest tax changes and every facet of... MORE

FSS Christmas and New Year’s Holiday hours
December 13, 2011 — · Aero Club Administration Office (Air Base)The Aero Club Administration Office will be closed Dec. 24-26, 31 and Jan. 2, 2012.· Airman and Family Readiness Center (Air Base)The A&FRC will be closed Dec. 23 and 26 and Jan. 2, 2012.· Arts and Crafts Center (Air Base)The Arts and Crafts Center will be closed from Dec. 26, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012.· Auto... MORE