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Tearing down the old to bring in the new
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An empty home is demolished at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Oct. 20, in order to make room for the new private housing which will be constructed by Forest City Military Communities. The privatization project will involve the demolition of 468 existing housing units and construction of 335 new homes. The new homes are scheduled to begin to become available in the fall of 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

HAWC provides healthy cooking alternatives
October 20, 2011 — More than 20 Airmen and their family members participated in a free cooking class provided by the Health and Wellness Center Sept. 24, at the Culinary Institute of Charleston. The class was taught by local chef Ken Immer and was themed, "Cooking Healthy on a Budget." The class made massaged kale-arame slaw, curried coconut quinoa with roasted sweet... MORE

More than 20 Airmen and their families participate in a free cooking class Sept. 24 at the Culinary Institute of Charleston. The class, themed ‘Cooking Healthy on a Budget’ was provided by the Joint Base Charleston Health and Wellness Center and taught by local chef Ken Immer. Courtesy photo

Red Ribbon Week kicks off
October 20, 2011 — "It's up to me to be drug free" is the theme for the 2011 Red Ribbon Week campaign, Oct. 23 to 31. Red Ribbon Week is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention program, reaching millions of Americans every year during the last week of October. The Department of Defense has officially participated in this event to raise public awareness and... MORE

CFC underway at JB Charleston
October 19, 2011 — The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign is currently underway for Team Charleston until Nov. 11. The CFC is a program designed to give all federal employees an opportunity to donate to eligible non-profit organizations which provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.The CFC is the largest and most successful annual workplace charity... MORE

(From left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, Col. Richard McComb, Col. Erik Hansen, Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene and Master Chief Billy Cady sign their 2012 Combined Federal Campaign donations Oct. 18 at Joint Base Charleston. The CFC is currently underway for Team Charleston until Nov. 11 and is designed to give all federal employees an opportunity to donate to eligible non-profit organizations. LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief, McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Greene is the 437th AW command chief and Cady is the JB Charleston-Weapons Station command master chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Sailors mentor NJROTC Cadets
October 19, 2011 — More than 20 students from Summerville High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program, ranging from freshmen to seniors, participated in the third annual Job Shadowing Project held at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Oct. 14.The cadets were paired with Sailors whose career matched their own professional ambitions. Military... MORE

The Summerville High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps visited Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Oct. 14. A day of mentorship was offered by JB Charleston Sailors to the cadets in an effort to educate them on opportunities offered by the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
October 19, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Green Lantern: Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Mr. Popper's Penguins: Oct. 22, 5 p.m., Rated PGGreen Lantern: Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Mr. Popper's Penguins: Oct. 23, 2 p.m., Rated PGSuper 8: Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Rated... MORE

SECAF visits JB Charleston
October 19, 2011 — Team Charleston welcomed Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during his visit to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 18.Donley was greeted by Col. Richard McComb, 628th Air Base Wing commander, and Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, along with other senior staff members.Donley visited commanders from units throughout the joint base... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley is greeted by the Joint Base
Charleston Honor Guard after arriving at Joint Base Charleston, Oct. 18, The Secretary of the Air Force is responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, including organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of nearly 370,000 men and women on active duty, 180,000 members of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve, and 160,000 civilians and their families. With an annual budget of approximately $119 billion, the secretary ensures the Air Force can meet its current and future operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Nationwide Tour Championship offers free tickets to military and families
October 19, 2011 — The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island has partnered with Navistar Defense to offer the Military Weekend Presented by Navistar, a program that offers all military personnel and their families free admission to the Nationwide Tour Golf Championship, Oct. 27 through 30. The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island, scheduled Oct. 24... MORE

Forest City holds Harvest Festival
October 19, 2011 — Forest City Military Communities at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base is holding its grand opening Harvest Festival, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Center.This community event is open to base housing residents and will include free hotdogs and all the fixings. There will also be apple bobbing, pumpkin golf, face painting,... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
October 19, 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.Oct. 21College of Charleston Women's Volleyball: The College of Charleston women's volleyball team is hosting a Military Appreciation Night, Oct. 21 at... MORE