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Weapons Station News Briefs – Feb. 25
February 23, 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.Events: TuesdayJob search strategies: If you're transitioning from the military, your spouse is seeking employment or you're just looking to change... MORE

This week in Navy history
February 23, 2011 — Feb. 20, 1962 - Lt. Col. John Glenn, United States Marine Corps, became the first American to orbit Earth. His flight in Friendship 7 (Mercury 6) consisted of three orbits in 88 minutes at a velocity of 17,544 mph with the highest altitude of 162.2 statute miles. His capsule was recovered by USS Noa (DD-841).Feb. 21, 1945 - USS Bismark Sea (CVE-95)... MORE

Joint Base Charleston hosts 5th annual Military Saves campaign
February 23, 2011 — The Fleet Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station held its 5th annual Military Saves campaign in conjunction with Military Saves week, Feb. 22 to Feb. 25.Military Saves is designed to highlight the importance of spending wisely, saving and investing, and helping individuals build their personal savings for short and long... MORE

Capt. Thomas Bailey signs the proclamation for Military Saves Week as Donna Levy-Quinton (left), Lt. Cmdr. Mike Bruce, Master Chief Gamal Coles, and Melanie Brenham watch at the five-star galley at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 22. Captain Bailey is the NNPTC commanding officer, Ms. Levy-Quinton is a Fleet and Family Support Center volunteer, Commander Bruce is the JB CHS - WS supply officer, Master Chief Coles is the NNPTC Command Master Chief and Ms. Brenham is a FFSC financial specialist. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Establishing a line of communication for spouses
February 16, 2011 — Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station offered a standardized Navy Ombudsman Basic Training Course to volunteers, Feb. 14. The course is designed to introduce aspects of the Navy Family Ombudsman Program and provide the necessary skill-sets to become an effective ombudsman.The ombudsman program, introduced to the... MORE

Fleet and Family Support Center Ombudsman Coordinator Becky Bowers, standing, leads a class in an interactive discussion on how to 'sell' the Navy-wide Ombudsman program to spouses during a Navy Ombudsman Basic Training Course, Feb. 14 on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Established Sept. 14, 1970, the Ombudsman program improves mission readiness through improved family readiness. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Decreased funding reduces orders timeline
February 16, 2011 — Citing the impact of reduced funding, the Navy announced Feb. 8 that Sailors should expect to receive orders with shorter lead times and based on operational priority.NAVADMIN 049/11 informed the Fleet of the impact to permanent change of station orders while operating under a Continuing Resolution which is a Congressional budget authorization that... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – Feb. 18
February 16, 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.Events: TuesdayCareer Connection: If you are transitioning from the military, or your spouse is seeking employment, check out the Career Connections... MORE

Military Saves 2011
February 8, 2011 — Military Saves Week is Feb. 20 - 27. "The Military Saves campaign is a total force, command-level program," said Joint Base Charleston Commander, Col. Martha Meeker. "It provides an opportunity for leaders at all levels within the active duty, National Guard, and Reserve ranks to educate and motivate troops and families to save their hard-earned... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs - Feb. 11
February 8, 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.Events: FridayJoint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Valentines Banquet: Join us Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. for Valentine's Day at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 3234... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs
February 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.Events: TuesdayCareer Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment or are you just looking to change your career?... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs
January 27, 2011 — Events: WednesdayJob Fair Etiquette Workshop: Join us at FFSC, Bldg. 755, Feb. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. for tips and techniques to help make the most professional, desirable and memorable impression at a job fair. Registration is required. Call 764-7480.ThursdayVolunteer Orientation: Join us at FFSC, Bldg. 755, Feb. 3, from 10 to 11 a.m. for... MORE