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Two rescued by Short Stay staff and Sailors
March 7, 2012 — On a cold January afternoon, four Sailors from the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command helped save the lives of two local fishermen whose boat had overturned in Lake Moultrie near the Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area outside of Moncks Corner.It was Jan. 17 when Richard Hahn, the Short Stay assistant manager noticed an overturned boat... MORE

Left, Richard Hahn, Matt Vacher, Petty Officer 3rd Class Sharon Duncan, Petty Officer 3rd Class Juan Avelar, Col. Richard McComb and Petty Officer 3rd Class Chandler Mazure take a moment to pose for a photograph after McComb presented each of them with a command coin at Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area at Lake Moultrie in Moncks Corner, S.C., Mar. 7. The staff members and Sailors were directly involved with rescuing the lives of two elderly gentlemen whose boat overturned in Lake Moultrie near Short Stay Jan. 17. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, Hahn is the Short Stay assistant manager, Vacher is the Short Stay sailing director, Duncan is an electronics technician assigned to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Avelar is a machinist’s mate assigned to NNPTC and Mazure is a machinist’s mate assigned to Nuclear Power Training Unit. A fourth Sailor, Petty Officer Justin Keene also assisted in the rescue but has already transferred to his next assignment at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Ballston, Spa, N.Y. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan)

NEX tops $30 million
March 7, 2012 — MORE

Cmdr. Charles Phillip presents a Superior Accomplishment Recognition Award to Josefina Gaza as Master Chief Petty Officer Billy Cady and Beth Munoz congratulate her during a Navy Exchange luncheon at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Mar. 6. The NEX luncheon celebrated the stores fiscal year 2011 sales of more than $30 million and recognized the individual contributions of NEX employees in achieving this milestone. Phillip is the 628th Mission Support Group deputy commander, Gaza is an NEX employee, Cady is the JB Charleston – Weapons Station command master chief and Munoz is the Charleston NEX general manager. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan)

Tax deadline quickly approaching
March 7, 2012 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Williams reviews Army Lt. Col. Kevin Wissel's paperwork prior to preparing his taxes at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Volunteer Income Tax Assistance office Mar. 7. The VITA office provides free tax preparation services at JB Charleston - Air Base from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday and is available by appointment only. The JB Charleston - Weapons Station VITA office offers walk-in service from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Williams is the VITA site coordinator for the JB Charleston - Air Base tax office and Wissel is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District deputy district engineer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

JB Charleston Security Forces Squadron named outstanding SFS in AMC
March 7, 2012 — Air Mobility Command officials named Joint Base Charleston's 628th Security Forces Squadron the Outstanding Active Duty Large Security Forces Unit in the 2011 Security Forces Unit Awards announced Feb. 29."Reading the litany of outstanding individual and unit accomplishments in the award submission left no doubt in my mind that this recognition... MORE

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
March 7, 2012 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. The Sitter: March 16, 7:30 p.m., Rated RArthur Christmas: March 17, 5 p.m., Rated PGThe Sitter: March 17, 7:30 p.m., Rated RArthur Christmas: March 18, 2 p.m., Rated PGJoint Base Charleston - Air BaseGirl Scouting: Girls in... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
March 7, 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 13Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease, March 13 to 15. The first... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
March 7, 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 13Accepting and Navigating Change with Life and Work: During these times of employment uncertainty and life in general, learn how to maximize... MORE

Air Base housing scheduled for water main flushing
March 6, 2012 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron will conduct water main flushing in the main base housing and Air Base work facilities at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base from March 19 through May 4. During this time, housing residents may notice a discoloration in their water. This can be corrected by running your bathtub faucet or running your empty washing... MORE

Annual Motorcycle Safety Rodeo
March 6, 2012 — With the arrival of spring, the 2012 motorcycle riding season is upon us. The 628th Air Base Wing Traffic Safety team and the Green Knights Motorcycle Club, Chapter 37, are kicking off this year's season in style with a two-day motorcycle safety rodeo. The event begins March 23 at 8:30 with an annual motorcycle safety briefing at the Joint Base... MORE

Two SPAWAR employees named 2012 Modern-Day Technology Leaders
March 6, 2012 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic employees Brian Reese and Marquita Priester were named this year's 2012 Modern-Day Technology Leaders at the 26th annual Black Engineer of the Year Award Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference Awards held in Philadelphia, Feb. 16 through 18.The three-day BEYA conference, sponsored... MORE

SSC Atlantic Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Glover is pictured with SSC Atlantic employees Brian Reese and Marquita Priester who were named 2012 Modern-Day Technology Leaders by the Black Engineer of the Year Award Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics organization. (Courtesy photo)