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Weapons Station News Briefs – May 6
May 4, 2011 — 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.TuesdayEducational & Scholarship Opportunities: Frustrated filling out the college financial applications? Come to the FFSC, Bldg. 755, for an... MORE

This week in Navy History
May 3, 2011 — May 1, 1898 - At the Battle of Manila Bay, Adm. George Dewey defeated the Spanish at Manila, Philippines.May 2, 1975 - The U.S. Navy departed Vietnamese waters at the end of evacuation operations.May 3, 1861 - The USS Surprise captured the Confederate privateer Savannah.May 4, 1917 - The first Navy ships, Destroyer Division 8, arrived at... MORE

Hundreds take a stand during SAAM at WS
April 27, 2011 — A thunderous roar broke the silent dawn as hundreds of feet pounded against the paved streets of Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station during a race-for-the-cause event held in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 27.In an unspoken stand against sexual assault, more than 100 Sailors and civilians joined forces by participating in... MORE

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Tiffany Minaudo-Mizzell places a teal ribbon on Machinist's Mate Fireman Will Rinehart's shirt during a base-wide race-for-the-cause event held in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month at JB CHS - W.S., April 27. The event, hosted by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and Weapons Station athletic Department, provided more than 100 participants with a teal ribbon to pin on their shirts, signifying their personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about sexual violence against men, women or children. MMFN Rinehart, originally from Bixby Okla., is attached to Navy Nuclear Power Training Command at JB CHS - WS. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Weapons Station News Briefs – April 29
April 25, 2011 — 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.May 3Career Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment or are you looking to change your career? Check out the... MORE

The Centennial of Naval Aviation
April 5, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston, the home of Charleston Air Force Base and the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, S.C., is proud that this year's Air Expo will pay tribute to the Centennial of Naval Aviation by featuring a trio of WWII Pacific Theater demonstrations: "Tora, Tora, Tora," a simulation of the Jimmy Doolittle raid on Tokyo, featuring the B-25... MORE

Old USS Lexington (CV-2) at sunset in the Pacific in March 1942 before her losss at the Battle of Coral Sea.

USS Farragut makes port
March 17, 2011 — At approximately 10 a.m., March 11, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), made port in downtown Charleston. The destroyer, based out of Naval Station Mayport, Fl., became the first U.S. Navy destroyer to be welcomed by Joint Base Charleston's port operations. The ship visited Charleston so the crew could interact with the local... MORE

Tug boats position the USS Farragut in Charleston Harbor as she prepares to moor in Downtown Charleston March 11, 2011 in Charleston, S.C. Farragut is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer with the primary role to conduct promptly, sustain combat operations at sea in support of national policy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

NMCRS helps with financial burdens
March 9, 2011 — In the course of a lifetime, unexpected events happen. These events can be breath-taking, joyous and unfortunately, sometimes devastating.For more than 100 years, the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society has been here to offer Sailors and Marines their services, providing financial assistance in order to help individuals through life's unexpected... MORE

This week in Navy history
March 9, 2011 — March 6, 1942 - U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers bombarded Vila and Munda, Solomon Islands, sinking two Japanese destroyers.March 7, 1994 - The Navy issued the first orders to women assigning them aboard a combat ship, USS Eisenhower.March 8, 1958 - The battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) was decommissioned, leaving the Navy without an active... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – March11
March 9, 2011 — TuesdayCareer Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment or are you just looking to change your career? Check out the Career Connection workshops offered at Fleet & Family Support Center, Bldg. 755. Job Search Strategies is scheduled Mar.15, from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 764-7480 to register.WednesdayFederal Job Search... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – March 4
March 2, 2011 — 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.TuesdayJob search strategies: If you're transitioning from the military, your spouse is seeking employment or you're just looking to change your... MORE