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This Year’s seasonal flu vaccine has arrived
September 12, 2011 — Influenza is a highly infectious illness that spreads rapidly through coughs and sneezes of people who are carrying the virus. In addition to hand washing and covering one's mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when sneezing or coughing, getting your annual flu vaccine is a great preventive measure. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease... MORE

Joint Base Charleston remembers 9/11
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Col. Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago salute after laying a wreath at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Sept. 9, during a Retreat ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. During the ceremony, a 9/11 monument was unveiled, a C-17 formation conducted a flyby and a 21-gun salute honored the lives lost during the attack and the ensuing War on Terrorism. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander and LugoSantiago is the 628th ABW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jodi Martinez)

September is National Preparedness Month
September 12, 2011 — Flood Safety Awareness In the 1970s, '80s and '90s, inland flooding was responsible for more than half of the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United States. Hurricane Floyd (1999) brought intense rains and record flooding to the Eastern U.S. Of the 56 people who perished, 50 drowned due to inland flooding. Tropical Storm Alberto... MORE

Getting the message out
September 8, 2011 — Twelve Commander's Calls in one week; that's just what Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing Commander did the last week of August. Hansen took his message to his people holding three Commanders Calls a day for four days. The colonel wanted to get up close and rub shoulders with his folks - to hear what was on their minds and listen to what they had... MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen recognizes several Airmen at one of his recent Commander's Calls last week at Joint Base Charleston. Hansen conducted 12 Commander's Calls in four days, speaking to 437th Airlift Wing personnel about issues that directly affect them.

Movie Schedule: Family Matters
September 7, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Bridesmaids: Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., Rated RKung Fu Panda 2: Sept. 10, 5 p.m., Rated PGBridesmaids: Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m., Rated RKung Fu Panda 2: Sept. 11, 2 p.m., Rated PGThor: Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Movie Schedule: Air... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
September 7, 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. 12Investing Demystified: This class, Sept. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m., is ideal for the first time investor. Learn about the most common types of... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
September 7, 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. 14Advance Resume Writing: Receive the latest information and helpful hints for creating an eye-catching resume by attending the Advance Resume... MORE

Key Spouses support family readiness
September 7, 2011 — Military leaders have always looked for ways to improve individual, family and unit readiness. Many programs through the years have been created to help service members and their families cope with the stress of defending our country.One program standardized by the Air Force in 2009 has been peer-to-peer family support and it is here to stay. The... MORE

Women in Defense Military Woman of the Year
September 7, 2011 — MORE

Master Sergeant Amanda Lynch receives the "Military Woman of the Year 2011" award at the Military Appreciation night before the Charleston RiverDogs game Sept.1, at Joe Riley Stadium. The "Military Woman of the Year 2011" award was presented by the Women in Defense (a National Security Organization) Palmetto Chapter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airmen 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Patriot Day commemoration at Patriots Point
September 7, 2011 — A ceremony to remember those lost on September 11, 2001, and our Armed Forces lost in the Wars on Terror from 2001 to present, will be conducted in Hangar Bay 3 on USS Yorktown at Patriots Point, Sept. 11 from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Nine thousand one hundred sixty eight names will be read by more than 200 participants from the Boy Scouts of America,... MORE