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Weapons Station increases sexual assault awareness through humor
April 18, 2012 — Sailors assigned to Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station increased their sexual assault awareness skills in an unusual way April 18. By utilizing humor about this serious subject, as well as active participation by Sailors during an improvisational show, personnel now have the training to help prevent, identify and intervene against sexual... MORE

Sailors hold up stop signs during an audience participation event at the ‘Sex Signals’ show at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station April 18. The program uses humor, improvisation and audience participation to put a new up-to-date spin on the issue of sexual assault. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

628th Medical Group Dental Surgery
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Capt. Aaron Cohenour prepares for a wisdom tooth extraction at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 11. Cohenour is a dentist from the 628th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
April 18, 2012 — Every 10 seconds in the United States a case of child abuse is reported, totaling approximately three million cases of child abuse each year. Child abuse prevention month is recognized each April to increase awareness about child abuse and child neglect prevention, as well as remember those who have suffered from it. The 628th Medical Group Family... MORE

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic … one team, one plan, one future
April 18, 2012 — SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic is a Department of the Navy organization dedicated to making Information Technology count for the warfighter and the nation. The SSC Atlantic team rapidly delivers and supports solutions that enable information dominance for naval, joint, national and coalition warfighters. SSC Atlantic develops, acquires and provides... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
April 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.April 20Dormitory CAF Competition: The JB CHS Dormitory will hold their quarterly CAF Competition April 20 at 2:30 p.m. Competition consists of an... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
April 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.April 22Hell and Back Again: The Community Cinema Charleston and the Greater Park Circle Film Society present a free public screening of "Hell and Back... MORE

Helping hands at the CDC
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Bolte answers a question from three-year-old Brody Leonard during story time at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station April, 11. Bolte, an Electrician’s Mate from Fort Collins, Colo., works at the CDC while he waits on his next set of orders. Brody is the son of Jim and Holly Leonard who both work at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

NMC holds change of command
April 18, 2012 — Cmdr. Charles Phillip relieved Cmdr. Marquis Patton as the Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston commanding officer during a routine change of command ceremony at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, April 12.Capt. Charles Marks, Navy Munitions Command Continental United States East Division commander was the guest speaker... MORE

Commander Charles Phillip, left, relieves Cmdr. Marquis Patton as the Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston commanding officer during a routine change of command ceremony at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base April 12. Capt. Charles Marks from the Navy Munitions Command Continental United States East Division, center, presided over the ceremony. Patton is replacing Phillip as the Naval Support Activity executive officer. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Marrington Elementary accepting registrations for upcoming school year
April 18, 2012 — Marrington Elementary School is now accepting registrations for Kindergarten through fifth grade for the 2012-2013 school year. Parents can enroll their children Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.All active-duty military families stationed at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station or Air Base and live in Berkeley County can enroll at... MORE

JB Charleston Exchange makes good health its business
April 18, 2012 — Understanding that a large part of the military's focus is on a fit mind and body to ensure top performance, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service values the importance of wellness. To that end, the Exchange is feeding shoppers' minds with information. Healthy nutrition options, fitness programs, family activities and overall wellness information... MORE