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JB CHS to host special needs fair
September 21, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston will host the Child Find/Exceptional Family Member Program Extravaganza 'Special Needs Fair' Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Marrington Plantation at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station.The event is for families who have children 18-years-old and under who have special needs. The extravaganza will feature fun, food, games,... MORE

Jack Kordenbrock braces himself to get his face painted at the Exceptional Family Members Fair Aug. 13, 2010. The EFM Fair was held at the base picnic grounds to help military families with special needs children network and talk about the struggles they face on a daily basis. Jack is the son of Tiffany Kordenbrock and Airman 1st Class Nicholas Kordenbrock. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Exchange enlisted advisor visits Charleston
September 21, 2011 — The senior enlisted advisor for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service visited Joint Base Charleston Sept. 20 through 22.During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm met with base leadership, toured Exchange facilities, met with employees and addressed Exchange-related issues.Helm is one of 72 active duty servicemembers assigned to the... MORE

Festival of Fitness scheduled
September 21, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston's Festival of Fitness will be held Oct. 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The all day event will include physical and mental challenges along with music, demonstration booths and more. Teams will be composed of six members and must have at least one female per team. Teams will need to create their own appropriate team shirt as all... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
September 21, 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. 27Anchoring Your Finances: Feel like you've got a juggling act going on with the bills? Do you have too much month at the end of the money? Learn... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
September 21, 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. 23Retirement Ceremony: Senior Master Michael Pawlak will have a retirement ceremony Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. in the 15th Airlift Squadron auditorium in... MORE

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
September 21, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. X-Men: First Class: Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Prom: Sept. 24, 5 p.m., Rated PGX-Men: First Class: Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13X-Men: First Class: Sept. 25, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13Priest: Sept. 29: 7:30 p.m., Rated... MORE

JB CHS welcomes Forest City privatized housing
September 21, 2011 — Forest City Military Communities will become the second privatized housing partner on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Oct. 1, when it is slated to take ownership of JB CHS - AB housing units. Balfour Beatty Communities manages the housing located at JB CHS - Weapons Station.Forest City is no stranger to military housing privatization with a... MORE

An artist's rendition of the proposed new Joint Base Charleston - Air Base housing expected to be available in the summer of 2012. (

September is Emergency Preparedness Month
September 21, 2011 — HurricanesPrepare for hurricanes now. People who live in hurricane prone communities should know their vulnerability and what actions they should take to reduce the effects of these devastating storms. Step 1: Build a Kit/"To-Go Bag" Get an Emergency Supply kit which includes non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra... MORE

Hurricane Irene created a new inlet near Pea Island, N.C., destorying buildings lining the shore. (FEMA photo/Marilee Caliendo)

Air Force EFMP families eligible for EFMP Respite Care
September 20, 2011 — Finding and paying for quality child care for children with special needs can present significant challenges for military families. The Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program has now established a quality respite care program for families with children having special needs and who are enrolled in the United States Air Force EFMP. USAF EFMP... MORE

Becoming today’s leader for tomorrow’s Sailor
September 20, 2011 — Their voices were raised in unison, united as one, above the sounds of morning traffic and the rhythmic pounding of footsteps. The cadences thundered and echoed throughout the streets, each voice loud and full of pride, patriotism and honor. Onlookers who were privileged to witness the event saw a 'once-in-a-lifetime' inside look at a group of more... MORE

Sideboys salute Chief Machinist’s Mate Christopher Huggins as he is piped aboard the Chief's mess after receiving his anchors during the Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony held at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Sept. 16. Huggins is assigned to the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)