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New Victim Advocate - Victim Privilege: [Military Rule of Evidence (M.R.E.) 514]
January 18, 2012 — If you are a victim who has suffered direct physical or emotional harm as the result of a sexual or violent offense, you may claim the new Victim Advocate-Victim Privilege under Military Rule of Evidence (M.R.E.) 514. This is true even if you make an unrestricted report of a sexual assault. By claiming this privilege, you have the right to refuse... MORE

Airsoft guns: Real or fake?
January 17, 2012 — Recently, police officers fired upon and killed a 15-year-old boy in Texas who was brandishing a pellet gun that looked like a real one. The teenager was told several times to put down the weapon but refused to listen to the instructions given by the police. Officers had to open fire in response to what they thought was a legitimate threat from an... MORE

Bryant assumes command of NCBC
January 17, 2012 — Commander Chadwick Bryant relieved Cmdr. Raymond Drake as the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston's commanding officer during a routine change of command ceremony held at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Jan. 12. "It is a great day and a personal pleasure to recognize the accomplishments of this command under the leadership... MORE

Rear Adm. Donald Quinn, right, watches as Cmdr. Chadwick Bryant, center, relieves Cmdr. Raymond Drake as the commanding officer of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston during a routine change of command ceremony at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Jan. 12. Quinn is the Navy Personnel Command commander and Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan)

Airmen participate in MLK run
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Technical Sgt. Darius Roberson crosses the finish line first after completing the 2.5 mile run in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Jan. 13. More than 500 runners competed in the event. Roberson is assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Civilian restructure, round two
January 11, 2012 — (This article has been localized with Joint Base Charleston specific information. The original Air Force News article can be found at http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123285749)Air Force officials announced 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure Jan 11. This reduction builds on the... MORE

Air Mobility Command announces 2011 Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards
January 11, 2012 — Air Mobility Command officials announced the annual winners for AMC's 2011 Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards Jan. 10.In the group category, Joint Base Charleston's Public Affairs office was named the runner-up for the Maj. Henry H. "Hap" Arnold Award for public affairs communication effectiveness.Additionally, individuals from the... MORE

Throughout the Air Force at home stations and deployed locations, there are Air Force Public Affairs people telling the Air Force story. This badge represents the nine-skill level of the PA career field. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
January 11, 2012 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. The Help: Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Footloose: Jan. 14, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13The Help: Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Footloose: Jan. 15, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13Movie Schedule: Air BaseCall 963-3333 for show times. Admission... MORE

Spouse Appreciation Dinner
January 11, 2012 — The Joint Base Charleston Airman and Family Readiness Center, in collaboration with the Chapel, is hosting the Quarterly Deployed Spouse Appreciation Dinner at the JB Charleston - Air Base Chapel Annex Feb. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.This dinner is for all spouses of deployed military members. If you know a spouse of a deployed military member, please... MORE

Rotary Club to host suicide prevention event
January 11, 2012 — The Rotary Club of North Charleston will be hosting a regional Suicide Prevention Education event Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston. The event will feature national experts and specialized 'breakout' sessions on the topic of suicide prevention. This event is open to the... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
January 11, 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.Jan. 17Education/Scholarships: Come to an informative workshop on colleges available, scholarships and grants for military spouses, the proper way to... MORE