News - Page 356

Takes 'all hands' to make a difference
March 21, 2012 — The annual Navy - Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive kicked off, March 1 and is scheduled to run through March 31 at Joint Base Charleston with a goal of raising $200,000 this year. NMCRS is a non-profit charitable organization sponsored by the Department of the Navy and operates nearly 250 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine Corps... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Movie Schedule: Family Matters
March 21, 2012 — Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. J. Edgar: March 23, 7:30 p.m., Rated RHappy Feet 2: March 24, 5 p.m., Rated PGJ. Edgar: March 24, 7:30 p.m., Rated RHappy Feet 2: March 25, 2 p.m., Rated PGJoint Base Charleston - Air BaseGirl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
March 21, 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.March 26Making Sense of the TSP (Civilian and Military: Simplified language to help even the novice investor understand the purpose of the TSP, whether... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
March 21, 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.March 27Basic Resume Writing: Learn how to compose a professional looking resume March 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call the FFSC at 764-7480. April... MORE

Air Base housing update: community meeting scheduled April 3
March 21, 2012 — Officials from Forest City Military Communities are scheduled to hosta community meeting April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Theater to discuss the housing privatization contract. Forest City Military Communities took ownership of base housing at JB Charleston - Air Base Oct 1, 2011. The construction project includes 355-unit... MORE

628th FSS wins Outstanding Military Personnel Program
March 21, 2012 — The 628th Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Section recently won the Gerrit D. Foster, Jr. Outstanding Military Personnel Program in the 2011 A1 Awards.The A1 Awards Program recognizes the best performers and best installation level programs within manpower, personnel, education and training and services.From the period of Oct. 1, 2010 to... MORE

Airmen helping Airmen - AFAF campaign
March 21, 2012 — Service members are constantly supporting each other - providing guidance, education and lending a helping hand when necessary, essentially a system that operates like a family. Similar to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, the Air Force has the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign which allows Airmen to give back to fellow wingmen world-wide... MORE

1st Combat Camera Squadron receives award
March 20, 2012 — The Secretary of the Air Force announced Feb.17 that the Meritorious Unit Award has been awarded to the Air Force Public Affairs Agency's 1st Combat Camera Squadron.The 1st CTCS received the award for their contributions in support of combat operations from Oct. 1, 2009 through Sep. 30, 2010. During that period, the squadron deployed 373 Airmen for... MORE

Military to receive free admission to 2012 Family Circle Cup
March 20, 2012 — The Family Circle Cup is saluting local active duty military members and their families by offering complimentary tickets to the April 4 tennis matches. Several military focused events are planned before the main match on April 4th. The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard will present the colors on court, and Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base... MORE

Charlie kicks back in the sun
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Charlie the alligator enjoys a warm Spring afternoon as he suns himself at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station March 15. Charlie is a 600-pound, 12-foot alligator that has been a resident on the Weapons Station since the 1960s. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)