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News Briefs - Weapons Station
August 26, 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. 6Career Connection: If you are transitioning from the military or looking to change your career, check out the Career Connection workshops... MORE

Reserve pilot spearheads Air Force's efforts to go green
August 24, 2011 — Lieutenant Colonel Stan Davis from the 317th Airlift Squadron will be recognized Aug. 25 for his work introducing new approach and descent procedures here at Joint Base Charleston.The historic agreement between the Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration establishes procedures for pilots called Optimized Profile Descent which will... MORE

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
August 24, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Your Highness: Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., Rated RSoul Surfer: Aug. 27, 5 p.m., Rated PGHappy Family: Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Soul Surfer: Aug. 28, 2 p.m., Rated PGMovie Schedule: Air BaseCall 963-3333 for show times... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
August 24, 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.Aug. 30Basic Resume Writing: Receive guidance on content, format, grammar and punctuation to develop your first resume Aug. 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. at... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
August 24, 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.Aug. 27Heart Link Orientation: Learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, benefits and services while making new... MORE

Samurai Judo Association honors MWR trainer
August 24, 2011 — MORE

The Samurai Judo Association recently presented Nancy Haynsworth (center) with a Certificate of Appreciation to show their gratitude for her efforts in making the Morale Welfare and Recreation Judo and Jujitsu classes a success. The free classes, held at the Joint Bae Charleston - Weapons Station gym, are available to all active duty personnel and their adult family members. Haynsworth is a physcial fitness trainer at JB CHS - WS MWR. (courtesy photo)

M-ASAP program enhances aviation safety
August 23, 2011 — The 437th Maintenance Group is leading the way in aviation safety through adept utilization of the Military Aviation Safety Action Program. M-ASAP is an anonymous mishap reporting system program designed to enhance aviation safety by encouraging subject matter experts within affected work centers to report possible safety concerns. This... MORE

Enjoy your camping trip while staying healthy
August 23, 2011 — Cookouts and picnics are frequent and honored traditions of summer, a time for family and friends to gather, socialize and have fun. But, summer outings can be ruined if safe food handling and preparation techniques aren't observed. Hot summer temperatures can help food-borne bacteria multiply at a rapid pace, spoiling food and causing illness. The... MORE

This week in Air Force history - Aug. 26
August 23, 2011 — Aug. 21, 1968 - An Air Force UH-1F helicopter evacuated 260 people and 52,000 pounds of personal belongs and food during a four-day period to aid flood victims in northern Nicaragua.Aug. 22, 1990 - President George Bush called-up 200,000 Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.Aug. 23, 1994 -... MORE

This week in Naval History - Aug. 26
August 23, 2011 — Aug. 21, 1980 - USS Truxtun rescued 42 Vietnamese refugees and USS Merrill rescued 62 Vietnamese refugees 200 miles southeast of Saigon.Aug. 22, 1945 - The first surrender of a Japanese garrison at the end of World War II occurred when USS Levy received the surrender of Mille Atoll in the Marshall Islands.Aug. 23, 1864 - Rear Adm. David Farragut's... MORE