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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 - Air Base
February 13, 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 Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to... MORE

Maj. Gen. William Bender visits Joint Base Charleston
February 12, 2013 — MORE

Maj. Gen. William J. Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., greets Capt. Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, during a visit Feb. 6, 2013, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. General Bender was visiting JB Charleston as one of several site visits to see the missions and units aligned under the Expeditionary Center administratively. The EC provides administrative control for six wings and two groups within Air Mobility Command, to include the 628th Air Base Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Teen dating violence; what you need to know
February 12, 2013 — February is a month when love is certainly in the air as we anticipate romantic dinner dates, flowers or gifts from the ones we love. February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.Few adults are aware of the prevalence of dating violence among teens. In a survey conducted by Women's Health magazine, more than 80 percent of... MORE

Pediatrics keeps children happy and healthy
February 7, 2013 — MORE

Senior Airman Melinda Burpee, 628th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, entertains two-year-old Olivia Miller before she meets with the doctor during a routine check-up Feb. 1, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Olivia is the daughter of Maj. Tami Miller, Family Nurse Practitioner flight commander. The 628th MDG pediatricians support Airmen by guiding, and assisting families through the physical, mental and emotional growth of children, as well as treating illness. (U.S. Air Force illustration / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

JB Charleston youth learn about importance of oral health
February 7, 2013 — The Deily Dental Clinic at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base reached out to more than 250 children in celebration of Children's Dental Health Month to promote and educate, at any early age, the importance of maintaining good dental health. Gaye Adams, 628th Medical Group chief of dentistry, and Staff Sgt. Bianca Cortez, 628th MDG dental technician,... MORE

Children gather to learn about Children’s Dental Health Month Feb. 5, 2013 at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM messages and materials have reached millions of people in communities across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)

JB Charleston recognizes Diamond Sharp award winners
February 6, 2013 — MORE

Colonel Judith Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Al Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, recognize Airman 1st Class Amber Shepherd, 628th MDG patient travel medical technician, as a Diamond Sharp award winner during a ceremony at the Charleston Club, Feb. 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airman chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

FCC offers professional child care in home setting
February 6, 2013 — Affordable child care is always a hot topic of discussion among parents of young children and a conversation about safe and reliable care is usually not far behind. Joint Base Charleston has possible solutions for all of these concerns: The Family Child Care Program offers affordable, safe child care in homes on the installation and throughout the... MORE

NNPTC honors Sailor of the Quarter
February 6, 2013 — Four Sailors were named as Navy Nuclear Power Training Command's Sailors of the Quarter during an all-hands ceremony Jan. 31, 2013, at the NNPTC campus on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Petty Officer 1st Class Ladunn Monday, Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Patin, Petty Officer 1st Class Anthony Pagliarini and Petty Officer 1st Class... MORE

Capt. Jon “Jay” Fahs congratulates Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy Traylor, one of four Naval Nuclear Power Training Command’s Sailors of the Quarter, for the last quarter of calendar year 2012 Jan. 31, 2013, at NNPTC at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Petty Officer 1st Class Ladunn Monday, Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Patin and Petty Officer 1st Class Anthony Pagliarini were also recognized by NNPTC leadership for their exemplary performance. (Courtesy photo)

Charleston Club members wins new TV
February 6, 2013 — MORE

Robert Schoenleber displays his 60” LED TV he won at the Charleston Club’s Super Bowl Party Feb. 3, 2013. “I was sitting in Rookies, right in front of the bartender who was pulling the names for all of the prizes,” Schoenleber said. “When the bartender called my name, everyone was joking that the drawing was rigged!” Schoenleber has been a Charleston Club member since the 1960s. A Charleston Club Membership drive is now in progress and new members can enjoy dozens of benefits. Stop by the Charleston Club or Redbank Club offices to apply or for more details on Club Membership. (Courtesy photo)