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Bailey assumes command of NSA
April 11, 2012 — MORE

Capt. Tom Bailey, left, and Capt. Ralph Ward cut the ceremonial cake during a routine change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Charleston at the Good Shepherd Chapel at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, April, 10. Bailey relieved Ward as the NSA commanding officer and as JB Charleston joint base deputy commander. Ward will retire April 13 after 30 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Team Charleston makes miracles happen, one base at a time
April 11, 2012 — Team Charleston takes great pride in giving back to the local community as evidenced by the thousands of hours donated by Team Charleston Airmen to the community every year. This year, the Summerville Miracle League is the beneficiary as more than 50 volunteers from Air Force units are helping children with disabilities play baseball. The units... MORE

Let your voice be heard
April 11, 2012 — Joint Base Charleston - Air Base will host a Caring for People Forum April 25.The forum provides the opportunity for local military and associated personnel to provide ideas on policy items that could be changed or a quality of life service that could be improved either at JB Charleston or in the Air Force. The forum is open to military members... MORE

Get ready for peak PCS season
April 11, 2012 — Almost 65 percent of all Department of Defense household goods moves are performed during the summer peak season (May 15 - Sept. 30). Unfortunately, many service members that moved during last year's peak season experienced some dissatisfaction with the process. Their complaints focused on two main areas: · The Transportation Service Provider could... MORE

Movie Schedule
April 11, 2012 — Free movies at Cinema I at JB Charleston - Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. War Horse: April 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Joyful Noise: April 14, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13War Horse: April 14, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13War Horse: April 15, 2 p.m., Rated PG 13Joint Base Charleston - Air... MORE

Air Force's top enlisted leader visits JB Charleston
April 10, 2012 — The 16th chief master sergeant of the Air Force spoke with Charleston Airmen about current and future Air Force operations April 9 during a brief visit here.During his visit, which included an "All Call" held at the base theater, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy touched on topics such as force shaping, Air Force budget cuts, education,... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy speaks to Airmen at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 9. Roy held the enlisted call to speak to Airmen about their future in today's Air Force. He also held a question and answer session during the event. Roy represents the Air Force's highest enlisted level of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
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

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