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News Briefs - Air Base
April 10, 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 15National Volunteer Week (Volunteer Excellence Award): The goal of National Volunteer Week is to recognize and celebrate the efforts of base... MORE

JB Charleston celebrates Month of the Military Child with egg hunt
April 10, 2012 — MORE

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 7, 2012) - Two-year-old Eli Brading attempts to blow a bubble as big as his head while playing at the bubble pool during the Easter Egg Hunt and Month of the Military Child Festival held at Marrington Plantation at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station April 7. The event was open to service members, Department of Defense personnel and their families and provided games, food and fun for the whole family. Eli is the son of Airman 1st Class Tom Brading, 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Specialist. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Heritage Golf Tournament free for active-duty service members and families
April 10, 2012 — The Professional Golf Association and the Heritage Golf Tournament will honor active-duty military and their families by providing free admission to the 2012 RBC Heritage PGA Golf Association Tournament at Hilton Head April 12, 13, 14 and 15. A valid military ID card is required for entry. Service members are invited to visit the Patriots Outpost,... MORE

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation extends scholarship application deadline
April 10, 2012 — The Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to honoring military personnel - active, disabled and fallen - and their families, has extended the application deadline for its academic scholarship program to May 15. High school and undergraduate students residing in Balfour Beatty Communities at Joint Base Charleston... MORE

Guest speakers address security issues
April 4, 2012 — MORE

Guest speaker Ray "D.I.C.E. Man" Semko addresses an audience at Joint Base Charleston April 2 as part of the Air Mobility Command Arms Control Treaty Workshop. Semko spoke about defensive information to counter everything, using a high-energy, high-impact briefing. His goal was to get listeners to understand they can make a difference in keeping their family and their work place secure. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

News Briefs - Air Base
April 4, 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 10Educational Opportunities Counseling: Consultations will be held at Airman and Family Readiness Center, April 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet... MORE

Movies Schedule - Family Matters
April 4, 2012 — Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Adventures of TinTin: April 6, 7:30 p.m., Rated PGAdventures of TinTin: April 7, 5 p.m., Rated PGMy Week with Marilyn: April 7, 7:30 p.m., Rated REaster Sunday: ClosedJoint Base Charleston - Air BaseGirl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
April 4, 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 9Transition Assistance Program (TAP): The Transition Assistance Program Workshop ensures all separating and retiring service members receive... MORE

Preventing sexual assault; everyone's duty
April 4, 2012 — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a yearly reminder to raise awareness and promote the prevention of sexual violence. This year's theme, "Hurts one. Affects all ... Preventing sexual assault is everyone's duty," focuses on the effects of sexual assault on the military's mission readiness.To help spread the message, several activities have... MORE

Contributing clean water "Port Dawg" style
April 4, 2012 — The 437th Aerial Port Squadron's "Port Dawgs" are renowned for their confidence and ability in getting the job done. They take pride in taking care of each other and also lending a helping hand. Recently, they pitched in to help provide clean water to people in South America and Africa when they volunteered to assist Water Missions International, a... MORE