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Renovated Passenger Terminal family lounge unveiled
February 29, 2012 — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Feb. 27 to officially open the new family lounge in Joint Base Charleston's Passenger Terminal at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.The newly renovated family lounge is part of Air Mobility Commander, Gen. Raymond John's initiative to standardize all passenger terminals across the command, ensuring the best... MORE

Col. Erik Hansen and Airman Trevor Vascellaro cut the ribbon at the recently renovated Passenger Terminal family lounge at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 27. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Vascellaro is assigned to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, 437th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

They've got it 'covered'
February 29, 2012 — Navy chaplains minister to more than 100 different faith groups officially recognized by the U.S. Navy. Derived from a French legend, the term "chaplain" represents a blanket or cover -- and symbolizes covering all faiths and religious practices.At All Saint's Chapel at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Navy chaplains assigned to the 628th... MORE

Navy Chaplain Lt. John Quay, refers to his Bible while preparing a Sunday sermon. Quay is a 628th Air Base Wing chaplain assigned to All Saint’s Chapel at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
February 29, 2012 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. The Muppets: March 2, 7:30 p.m., Rated PGPuss in Boots: March 3, 5 p.m., Rated PGTwilight Saga: Breaking dawn: March 3, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13The Muppets: March 4, 2 p.m., Rated PGJoint Base Charleston - Air BaseGirl... MORE

JB Charleston Exchange committed to offering best possible price on or offline
February 29, 2012 — According to a recent article by PC World, more than half of U.S. adult mobile phone owners used a handset for shopping assistance while in stores during the 2011 holiday season. Additionally, a quarter of these shoppers went online to see if they could find a better price for a product they were considering buying.With smart phones becoming more... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
February 29, 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 5Job Search Strategies: This workshop will help you launch a job search, prepare a resume, practice interviewing techniques, etc. The next... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
February 29, 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 6Interviewing Techniques: Learn and practice the skills to have a successful interview March 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to... MORE

16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing deploys
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Captains Joshua Pugliese and Benjamin Smith present Tuskegee Airman Eddie Gibson and Retired Rear Adm. James Flatley with a "T Tail" memento at the 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing deployment dinner at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 16. More than 130 Airmen from the 16th AS deployed Feb. 24 to operate as part of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. The 816th EAS supports intra-theater airlift, airdrop and aero-medical evacuation missions. Pugliese and Smith are from the 16th AS. Gibson served in the Army Air Corps as a bombardier-navigator, logged 2,300 flight hours and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for heroism. Flatley is the South Carolina Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum chief executive officer. During his career as a naval aviator he earned the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Education team offers professional advice
February 29, 2012 — Do you find yourself not having time to visit the base's education office or is your schedule too tight to fit in an appointment to talk to the Career Assistance Advisor? Problem solved. A 'Question and Answer' session conducted by Joint Base Charleston's Education Team will now be available monthly at the base dining facility.The Education team,... MORE

Angela Aschenbrenner participates in a monthly ‘Question and Answer’ session Feb. 21 at Joint Base Charleston’s Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility highlighting the education support materials the library offers. The ‘Q&A’ session was held to discuss career and education opportunities with Airmen. Aschenbrenner is the Director of JB Charleston Libraries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony J. Hyatt)

Official Mail Center and Postal Service Center open for business
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Airmen and civilians from the 628th Communication Squadron gather for the Official Mail Center and Postal Service Center ribbon cutting ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 24. The mail center is responsible for processing all official mail on JB Charleston and the postal service center is responsible for delivering mail to the dormitories and temporary mailboxes for those on temporary duty assignments. (inset) Left to right: Nonie Page, Col. Richard McComb, Lt. Col. David Joerres and Tech. Sgt. Marcus Clayton cut the ribbon officially opening the Official Mail Center and Postal Service Center. Page is the 628th CS knowledge operations chief, McComb is the JB Charleston commander, Joerres is the 628th CS commander and Clayton is the 628th CS official mail center non-commissioned officer in charge. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Healthy eating - it couldn't be simpler
February 29, 2012 — As a nation, we celebrate Healthy Weight Month in January and National Nutrition Month in March. Traditionally, high school nutrition classes include lessons on the food pyramid. Do you remember what goes where? Grains make up the bottom segment, fruits and vegetables are one step up, meat and dairy are next and fats are at the peak. Not the most... MORE