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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

News Briefs - Air Base
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.Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Staff Sgt. Courtney J. Rush, 437th Maintenance... MORE

Deserving young patriots can win $5,000
January 11, 2012 — Operation Homefront is announcing the last call for 2012 Military Child of the Year Award nominations. The award will be given to an outstanding military child from each Service - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The winners, who each will receive $5,000, will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for special... MORE

Good order and discipline at Joint Base Charleston
January 10, 2012 — Air Force members at Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice from November through December 2011. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. 437th... MORE

Red Cross trains NNPTC students for disaster response
January 10, 2012 — How do you prepare for the worst? The American Red Cross does it every day. As the nation's largest, independent, nonprofit humanitarian organization, the Red Cross helps prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.Emergency response requires trained volunteers and in a new, joint endeavor, the American Red Cross Charleston Region and the U.S... MORE