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Officials announce civilian workforce hiring freeze
August 12, 2011 — Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective Aug. 9.A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said.In addition to a 90-day hiring freeze, the officials plan to reduce temporary and term employees and will implement... MORE

Navy Region Southeast to hold change of command ceremony
August 9, 2011 — Capt. John "Jack" Scorby Jr. will relieve Rear Adm. Townsend "Tim" Alexander as Commander, Navy Region Southeast, during a routine change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 18.The ceremony will mark an end to Alexander's leadership of the command that supports and guides 17 installations throughout the Southeastern... MORE

This week in Air Force History
August 8, 2011 — Aug. 7, 1975 - Two C-141s flew from Ramstein Air Base, Germany to Bucharest, with disaster relief supplies after extensive flooding of the Danube River and its tributaries.Aug. 8, 1981 - A Charleston Air Force Base C-141, loaded with a Delta Force squad from Pope AFB, evacuated 95 civilians from Banjul, Gambia after an attempted coup. Aug. 9, 2005... MORE

Kids have fun learning about finance at FFSC
August 2, 2011 — A group of military children got a little taste of the world of personal finance thanks to two days of camp held July 27 and 28 at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. The "Kids' FUNancial Camp" was held July 27 and taught the children about the basics of money: earning, spending and saving. The children... MORE

Kim Brown, a financial specialist for Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Fleet and Family Support Center, teaches a group of eight to 12 year-olds about federal income taxes during the FFSC Kids Financial Summer Camp at JB CHS - WS July 28. The camp was designed for children to explore the fields of entrepreneurship, finance, savings and being wise consumers. (U.S. Navy photo/ Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan

10 tips for college freshmen
August 1, 2011 — It's almost here. You have graduated high school and are ready for college. But before you head off to enjoy the rest of the summer, you might want to use the coming weeks to prepare yourself for the college experience, especially if you are making plans to attend college far from home. Here are just a few tips which might help you and your family:... MORE

Charleston Airman's deployment helps keep vehicles on track
August 1, 2011 — It takes the work of several career fields to meet the Transit Center's mission of providing onward movement; however, without a qualified crew of vehicle maintainers it would be impossible to move troops downrange or return them home. Vehicle maintainers at the Transit Center manage a fleet of more than 350 vehicles ranging from buses to refueling... MORE

Senior Airman Bruce Christensen checks the oil level of an M-series wrecker at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, July 26. Once this wrecker is operational, it will be used to dislodge stuck vehicles and haul disabled vehicles to the maintenance yard for repairs. Christensen is a 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron special purpose mechanic craftsman deployed here from the Utah Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tammie Moore)

Glover assumes command of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic
July 27, 2011 — Cmdr. Mark Glover assumed command of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic at a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station July 28. He relieved Capt. Bruce Urbon who will be reporting to Program Executive Office at Enterprise Information Systems in Washington, D.C. Glover, who has been selected for... MORE

Capt. Mark Glover
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station News Briefs - July 29
July 27, 2011 — 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.Aug. 8Transition Assistance Program (TAP): Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease at this workshop Aug. 8 to 11 from 8... MORE

NWCA ready and able to lend a helping hand
July 26, 2011 — Donations of gently used uniforms, clothing, books, toys and household items can be found at the Castaways Thrift Shop on Fletcher Street at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The shop is operated by the volunteers of the Navy Wives Clubs of America.The NWCA is the country's only national federation of sea service spouses and extends relief... MORE

The Charleston branch of the Navy Wives Clubs of America operates the Castaway Thrift Shop on Fletcher Street at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The thrift shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for patrons to show while donations are always accepted in the large, white donation box located at the front of the building. The NWCA uses their proceeds to extend relief assistance to service members and their families in need. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

This week in Air Force history – July 30
July 25, 2011 — July 24, 1970 - The C-5A Galaxy flew its first flight from the U.S. to Europe, from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., to Dover AFB, Del. to Rhein-Main Air Base, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, and Torrejon AB, Spain.July 25, 1983 - Military Airlift Command operated 29 C-141 missions to move 397 tons of equipment from the U.S. and Europe to Chad... MORE