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Victim intervention - a support system
April 25, 2012 — Sexual victimization is devastating. Victims often feel shame and embarrassment and often blame themselves. These feelings can have adverse effects on loved ones, family members and even job performance.Navy and Air Force leadership have set a fleet and force-wide goal to reduce sexual assault cases. One tool in place to accomplish this goal is the... MORE

School Choice Showcase
April 24, 2012 — MORE

Military members and their families attend the School Choice Showcase at the Club at Joint Base Charleston on April 23. The showcase provided information to JB Charleston families about the educational choices available for their children in the Charleston County area. The event featured musical performances from local school children and informational displays from local schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)

1st Combat Camera Squadron Airmen volunteer at local shelter
April 24, 2012 — Airmen and civilians from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, volunteered to cook breakfast at a local shelter in downtown Charleston April 5.The shelter is managed by Crisis Ministries, a local non-profit organization that serves almost 200,000 meals each year to homeless shelter residents and veterans.1st Lt... MORE

Master Sgt. Norma Gonthier prepares bacon at the Crisis Ministries kitchen in downtown Charleston. A team of volunteers from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, purchased, cooked and served breakfast to more than 120 local homeless shelter residents, including 40 veterans, April 5. Crisis Ministries, a non-profit agency in Charleston, S.C. serves almost 200,000 meals each year. Gontheir is the 1st CTCS noncommissioned officer in charge of unit training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Launch date announced for new Roth TSP option
April 24, 2012 — The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced that May 7 will be the day the Thrift Savings Plan will begin accepting Roth TSP contributions. The Roth TSP was authorized by the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009, which was enacted June 22, 2009, and will allow Federal civilian employees and members of the uniformed... MORE

May is National Drowning Prevention Awareness Month
April 24, 2012 — The month of May is often associated with the beginning of the summer season and the warmer weather brings large numbers of people to the water; backyard pools, beaches, waterfronts and public aquatic facilities. Unfortunately, the month of May also signals an increase in drowning tragedies across our nation. The National Drowning Prevention... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
April 24, 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.April 27Retirement Ceremony for Kathy Perry: The Airman & Family Readiness Center will hold a retirement ceremony for Kathy Perry, Joint Base... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
April 24, 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.April 27112th Submarine Birthday Ball: Rear Adm. Joseph Tofalo, Commander, Submarine Group 10 will be the guest speaker at the 112th Submarine Birthday... MORE

Month of the Military Child - Kid on the Street
April 18, 2012 — April is the Month of the Military Child and the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office went out to see what the kids had to say. This week's question was, "What is your favorite thing to do with your mom or dad when they are off of work?" MORE

Two year old Paige Strickland- "I like to play with my daddy." (daughter of Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Strickland, Navy recruiter) (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

Foreign military members visit JB Charleston
April 18, 2012 — MORE

Delegates from the Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan militaries pose for a picture after touring a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

JB Charleston welcomes new deputy commander
April 18, 2012 — United States Navy Capt. Thomas Bailey, a native of Salem, Ore., assumed command of Naval Support Activity Charleston and the position of Joint Base Charleston deputy commander from Capt. Ralph Ward April 10."I've really enjoyed serving at Joint Base Charleston for this final tour," said Ward. "I'm also pleased to turn over command to Capt. Bailey,... MORE