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New PPM scale system online
September 15, 2011 — Airmen from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron are operating with a new personally procured move scale system which went online Sept. 8, at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The scale system is used by service members who have received permanent change of station orders and have decided to move their personal belongings themselves via truck. "Due to... MORE

Airman 1st Class Veronica Leone resets the new personally procured move scale system, Sept. 13, 2011, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The scale system is used by service members who have been ordered a permanent change of station, or PCS, and have decided to move their personal belongings themselves via truck. Leone is a package and crate specialist from the Traffic Management Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

News Briefs - Weapons Station
September 14, 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.Sept. 18The Hurt Locker Charity Golf Tournament: The Hurt Locker Charity Golf Tournament is Sept. 18 at the Redbank Golf Course. The tournament is... MORE

Don't miss Annual Military Ball
September 14, 2011 — A limited number of tickets for the Joint Base Charleston Annual Military Ball are still available for purchase. The ball will be held Sept. 24 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in North Charleston from 6 to 10 p.m. Attire for the evening is mess dress or semi-formal for military and jacket and tie or evening dress for civilians... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
September 14, 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.Sept. 18The Hurt Locker Charity Golf Tournament: The Hurt Locker Charity Golf Tournament is Sept. 18 at the Redbank Golf Course. The tournament is... MORE

Texting and driving ... the text can wait
September 12, 2011 — According to the Wireless Association, text messaging has experienced a tenfold increase in the past three years. It is becoming the way many people communicate today, which means some people may be doing it at the worst possible time - while driving.For many, the allure to quickly read and respond - even from behind the wheel of a moving vehicle -... MORE

President Barack Obama recently issued a texting while driving ban for federal employees while behind the wheel on government business. Additionally, Air Force Instruction 91-207 Traffic Safety Program does state drivers are not allowed to use cell phones without a hands-free device on or off base, including texting. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Amanda Dick)

Local CPOs conduct Heritage Run
September 12, 2011 — MORE

More than 200 chief, senior chief and master chief petty officers and chief selectees from Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station made their way through the streets of Patriot’s Point during the 10th annual Heritage run, Sept. 10. The Heritage Run is designed to instill comraderie, patriotism and unit cohesiveness as well the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson/released

Sailors and Airmen participate in Day of Caring
September 12, 2011 — MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer Terry Anthony and Chief Petty Officer Chiara White fill up a wheelbarrow with weeds during the Trident United Way Day of Caring event, Sept. 9. More than 20 chiefs and chief selects spent the day restoring a baseball field at Baptist Hill Middle/High School. Anthony is the Naval Health Clinic Charleston command master chief and Chiara is from the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

This week in Air Force History
September 12, 2011 — Sept. 11, 2005 - During the four years since the 2001 attack, Air Mobility Command flew 53,530 missions. By mid-September 2005, AMC's aircraft and contracted commercial aircraft had moved 3,055,336 troops and 1,487,884 short tons of cargo. In late 2005, the support to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom surpassed the 1990-1991 Persian... MORE

This week in Naval History
September 12, 2011 — Sept. 11, 2002 - The "Don't Tread on Me" Navy Jack was flown by Navy ships marking the first anniversary of the terrorists attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center.Sept. 12, 1966 - Gemini 11 is launched, piloted by Navy Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr., and Lt. Cmdr. Richard Gordon Jr. Their mission lasted two days and 23 hours and included 44 orbits... MORE

Swipe and go - a new payment method at Weapons Station Galley
September 12, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapon Station's five-star award winning base galley is now accepting all major credit and debit cards to pay for meals. This service provides today's on-the-go Sailor less time waiting in line and more time enjoying a hot meal.Under the new guidance provided by Commander Navy Installations Command, credit card usage will not... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Galley now accepts credit and debit cards to make it easier for Sailors to pay for their meals. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communications Specialist Jennifer Hudson)