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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

News Briefs - Air Base
February 6, 2013 — All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to register for a class or event, call 963-4406.February 14, 21, 28MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings are provided every Thursday (Separatees from 8 -11 a.m. and Retirees from 11-2 p.m.) Did you know... 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

Youth Programs holds annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony
February 6, 2013 — More than 15 members from Team Charleston's community were honored during a recognition ceremony Jan. 30, 2013, held at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Theater. The JB Charleston - Weapons Station Youth Programs held its annual Volunteer Recognition Program to honor the hard work and effort of individuals for 2012.The following... MORE

Kristyn Buchanan accepts an award from Lamar Moorehead, Youth Programs teen coordinator, during the Youth Programs Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Jan. 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Buchanan volunteered 80 hours as a Youth Sports Cheerleader coach. More than 15 members from Team Charleston's community were honored during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

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)

JB Charleston firefighters train to handle flames
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Flames engulf a static training aircraft at the beginning of a training scenario for 628th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters Jan. 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The static training aircraft allows Team Charleston 628th CES fire fighters the opportunity to practice their fire response abilities in case of an actual emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Airmen participate in commander's run at JB Charleston
February 1, 2013 — MORE

Senior Airman Joseph Schlank, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent, crosses the finish line during the Commander's Challenge Run Feb. 1, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Schlank finished with a time of 18 minutes, 16 seconds. The Commander's Challenge is held monthly to test Team Charleston's fitness abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Understanding prescription medicine misuses
January 31, 2013 — According to data from the "National Survey on Drug Use and Health," one-third of people over age 12 begin abusing drugs after intentionally misusing prescription drugs. In addition, the data indicates that many individuals believe pharmaceutical drugs are safer than illicit ones, simply because they're prescribed by a health care professional and... MORE

AF leaders deliver budget guidance to force
January 31, 2013 — (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=123332845)Following guidance from Air Force leadership on the uncertain budget environment ahead, commanders at the installation level are currently developing plans in order to... MORE

Charleston's Superintendent wins Air Force level award
January 30, 2013 — Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Manalastas, 628th Comptroller Squadron superintendent, will be presented the Air Force level Financial Management Chief Master Sgt. Larry P. Gonzales Superintendent of the Year award by the Secretary of the Air Force."I was in disbelief," said Manalastas. "There are a lot of great superintendents out there and to be... MORE