News - Page 362

Construction on military housing, "on schedule"
February 22, 2012 — The new year has brought new changes to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and one of those changes is a 335-housing unit construction project by Forest City Military Communities. Forest City Military Communities took ownership of houses at JB Charleston - Air Base Oct 1, 2011, but representatives of the company have been going door-to-door... MORE

(U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Swing under the silver wings with TCSC
February 22, 2012 — The Team Charleston Spouses Club will host their 2012 Annual Silver Wings Scholarship Dinner and Auction at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Nose Dock 1, Bldg. 519, March 24. The program's theme is "An Evening of Swing under the Silver Wings" and begins at 6 p.m. Dinner will feature southern cuisine and there will be an open bar, music, dancing... MORE

Space-A customers find flights through Facebook
February 22, 2012 — Space-A travelers at Joint Base Charleston have a new option when looking for Space-A flights - Facebook.The JB Charleston Passenger Terminal is now listing Space-A flights on their Facebook page to give customers a faster, more convenient way of getting flight information up to 72 hours in advance. Site administrators can post comments to the... MORE

Shoot, move, communicate!
February 22, 2012 — MORE

Airmen take cover behind a wall during a “Shoot, Move, Communicate” training course at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 16. The training teaches Airmen to react to a hostile shooter by using cover and effective communication to maneuver and engage the target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
February 22, 2012 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Killer Elite: Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Rated RThe Three Musketeers: Feb. 25, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13Immortals: Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., Rated RThe Three Musketeers: Feb. 26, 2 p.m., Rated Pg-13 Joint Base Charleston - Air BaseGirl... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
February 22, 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.Feb. 28Basic Resume Writing: The Basic Resume Writing workshop, Feb. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. assists attendees in completing a professional looking... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
February 22, 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.Feb. 25Heart Link Charleston Spouse Orientation: Learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, benefits and services while... MORE

Children's Dental Health Month is all smiles at JB Charleston
February 21, 2012 — As February comes to a close, it also marks the conclusion of the month-long, Children's Dental Health Month, the American Dental Association's yearly observance created to raise awareness of children's oral health."Children's Dental Health Month may be coming to an end but healthy dental habits are something everyone should practice all year,"... MORE

Ariel Brown practices proper brushing techniques on Dudley, the preventative dentistry mascot at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 10. Every Februrary, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness of the importance of children's oral health. Ariel is the daughter of Tech. Sgt. Ricky Brown and Staff Sgt. Crystal Brown. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Protecting our assets
February 21, 2012 — There is an office at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base just like many others, whose personnel perform day to day functions such as answering phones, responding to e-mails or helping customers. But this office also does a job most people aren't even aware of on a daily basis; the 628th Air Base Wing safety office helps keep you alive."The Safety... MORE

When taking a cab, who should you call?
February 16, 2012 — Recently, a number of taxi companies have been denied access to the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and Weapons Station because of security precautions. According to Robert Trout, 628th Security Forces Squadron plans and programs chief, anyone using a taxi to commute to and from JB Charleston - Air Base or Weapons Station should be aware that only... MORE