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First deployment brief provides essential information to Sailors and families
January 26, 2011 — The Fleet and Family Support Center on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station offered its first Individual Augmentee and Global War on Terrorism Support Assignments pre-deployment briefing to Sailors and their families, Jan. 21.The course provided pertinent information that is essential for deployment readiness giving the tools needed to help... MORE

Navy Reservist Lt. j.g. Richard Hodgkiss listens to Kama Bentley, Fleet and Family Support Center's exceptional family member program specialist, as she presents essential information to members during an Individual Augmentee pre-deployment briefing at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Jan. 21. Lieutenant Hodgkiss and his wife attended the course in preparation for his upcoming deployment. The briefings are held to educate members and their families about the preparation process for an IA deployment. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

DFAS customers affected by 2011 tax changes
January 26, 2011 — Defense Finance and Accounting Service customers may be affected by recent changes to the tax law, tax tables and other legislation. Some of the changes include:· Reduction in Social Security tax withholding from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent for 2011· Expiration of the Making Work Pay credit, which may increase the amount of wages subject to income... MORE

437th Maintenance Operations Squadron welcomes new commander
January 26, 2011 — The 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here, Jan. 13.Maj. Jason Engle, former operations officer for the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, replaced Maj. Patrick Lowe, who is separating from the Air Force and joining the reserves.Major Engle was born and raised in Belleville, Ill. After... MORE

Col. James Clavenna passes the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron guideon to Maj. Jason Engle during the 437 MOS change of command ceremony Jan. 13, 2010. Command of the squadron was relinquished from Maj. Patrick Lowe, who is joining the reserves. Major Engle is the prior operations officer for the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. Colonel Clavenna is the 437th Maintenance Group commander.

LCAP Inspection Scheduled Feb. 4-11
January 26, 2011 — More than 2,500 personnel from 315th Maintenance Group, 437th Maintenance Group and 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron are ready for the upcoming Air Mobility Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection. The LCAP team, with 52 inspectors, arrives Feb. 2 and will be inspecting the groups and squadron on their logistics processes. The... MORE

The 437th Maintenance Squadron, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, 315th Maintenance Squadron and 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare for the Logisitics Compliance Assessment Program inspection.

Weapons Station News Briefs - Jan. 21
January 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.Events:TuesdayCareer Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment, or, are you just looking to change your career?... MORE

This week in Navy history
January 19, 2011 — Jan. 16, 1991 - Operation Desert Storm, the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq, beganJan. 17, 1955 - USS Nautilus (SSN-571), the first nuclear-powered submarine, cast off lines at 11 a.m. and sent a message "underway on nuclear power."Jan. 18, 1911 - Eugene Ely landed the first aircraft on board a ship, the USS Pennsylvania.Jan. 19, 1840 - Navy Lt... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – Jan. 14
January 13, 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:WednesdayFederal Job Search Strategies: Are you looking for a job with the federal government and don't know where to begin? Join your Fleet and... MORE

Weapons Station news briefs
January 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.Events:TuesdayCareer Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment, or are you just looking to change your career?... MORE

C-17 marks two millionth flight hour during airdrop
January 4, 2011 — This month, the C-17 Globemaster III celebrated its two millionth flight hour. As a testament to the C-17 mission tempo, the aircraft passed its two millionth flight hour just four years after passing its first million-hour mark, and the first million hours took 16 years to reach. Although Air Mobility Command officials estimate the international... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft crew assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS) loads a Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank for aerial transport to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on Nov. 28, 2010. The 816th EAS is an airlift unit assigned to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

This week in Navy history
December 14, 2010 — Dec. 12, 1972 - Capt. Eugene A. Cernan, U.S. Navy, commander of Apollo 17, walked on the Moon and Cmdr. Ronald E. Evans, U.S. Navy, was the Command Module Pilot. The mission lasted 12 days, 13 hours and 52 minutes and was recovered by HC-1 helicopters from USS Ticonderoga (CVS-14).Dec. 13, 1775 - The Continental Congress provided for the... MORE