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Exchange gift cards ensure Troops’ stockings are stuffed for the holidays
November 15, 2011 — According to the National Retail Federation, more than half of all shoppers in 2010 said they'd like to receive gift cards, marking four years in a row that gift cards have topped consumers' holiday wish lists. And while most any gift card will work for most, military supporters have long struggled with finding the right one for troops serving far... MORE

Blue Star Memorial Marker pays tribute to Armed Forces
November 15, 2011 — MORE

Captain Mary Kim Kenney-Gutshall accepts the Blue Star Memorial Marker from Trish Bender, left, and Betty Gourdin during a dedication of the Blue Star Memorial Marker ceremony at Joint Base Charleston- Weapons Station Nov. 10. The Blue Star Memorial is a tribute to all men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve in the United States Armed Forces. Kenney-Gutshall is the Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer, Trish Bender is the President of the Council of Garden Clubs of Greater Charleston and Betty Gourdin is the Council of Garden Clubs of Greater Charleston and the Garden Club of South Carolina Blue Star Memorial chairman. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Sailors return home from MSRON 10 deployment
November 15, 2011 — More than 276 Sailors and Coast Guardsmen from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10, returned to Naval Air Station Jacksonville Nov. 15, following a seven-month deployment to the United Arab Emirates in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Approximately 80 of the Sailors returning are assigned to Charleston Based Boat Detachments... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Sailors recently returned from a seven-month deployment patrolling the waters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 10. (Courtesy photo)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
November 15, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Cowboys & Aliens: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13The Smurfs: Nov. 19, 5 p.m., Rated PGCrazy, Stupid, Love: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Cowboys & Aliens: Nov. 20, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Nov. 25,... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
November 15, 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.Special Announcements:LEAN Awareness Class: Learn how to create a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and learn proven techniques... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
November 15, 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.Nov. 15 The 437th Operations Group will host a food drive competition in support of the Lowcountry Food Bank. The drive lasts from Nov. 15 to Dec... MORE

Veterans Day holiday safety reminder
November 10, 2011 — Veterans Day is the designated national holiday to honor our Veterans for all that they have done and continue to do in the service of our country. This year's holiday falls on a Friday and extends the weekend for many of us. Any long weekend increases the possibility of driving long distances and participation in off-duty recreational activities... MORE

Keeping the spirit of the Tuskegee Airmen alive
November 8, 2011 — Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. is a non-profit organization with 55 Chapters nationwide and is a reminder of the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the African-American aerial combat unit that overcame racism and segregation to fly missions throughout Europe and Northern Africa during World War II. According to the TAI website, the organization's mission is to... MORE

The Tuskegee Airmen monument located at the Walterboro Army Airfield in Walterboro, S.C., honors the pilots, instructors and ground training personnel who participated in combat training conducting at the Airfield.

ASLAC - prepositioning equipment for war fighters
November 8, 2011 — The Army Strategic Logistics Activity - Charleston located at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station prepositions U.S. Army equipment to provide rapid response for U.S. war fighters."ASLAC is capable of storing everything needed to supply a brigade-sized combat team in their warehouse," said Paul Turner, ASLAC operations director. "We store... MORE

Diamond Sharp
November 8, 2011 — MORE

Col. Erik Hansen (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, along with Master Sgt. Brian Collins and Master Sgt. Mark O'Brien, present Airman 1st Class Jason Whipps and Senior Airman Nathaniel Diefenbach the Diamond Sharp award during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Nov. 8. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Greene is the 437th AW command chief, Collins and O'Brien are 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant first sergeants and Whipps and Diefenbach are assigned to the 437th AMXS. Not pictured are Senior Airmen Sylvan Tortice, 437th Aerial Port Squadron and Airman 1st Cass Zachary Buzzard,14th Airlift Squadron, 437th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)