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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
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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

CrossFit pushes Airmen to achieve perfection
September 7, 2011 — Everyone goes for a different reason.For some, CrossFit helps them score 100 on their Physical Fitness test. For others, it molds them into combat-ready Airmen. For Tech. Sgt. Tommy Hendrix, who has been attending the class for a week, it's about the after effects of the rigorous workout."I go for the feeling I get after I'm done," said Hendrix, a... MORE

Master Sergeant Steven Hart motivates Barbara Snow as she performs "hang cleans" during the CrossFit instructor course at the Fitness and Sports Center Jan. 5, 2011. Members who attended the CrossFit instructor course performed three rounds of 20 repetitions of "box jumps", "wall balls" and "hang cleans" which consisted of 60 total repetitions per exercise, 180 for workout total. Hart is the 628th Communications Squadron first sergeant and Snow is assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing wing plans office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Uniform changes for Navy women go into effect this October
September 7, 2011 — New uniform regulations regarding changes to Navy women's handbags were recently announced by the Chief of Naval Operations. Service members are encouraged to make the changes now before the new policy is in full effect this October.Woman may continue to wear civilian handbags when in uniform while staying within the new specifications. The handbag... MORE

FSS conducts online survey
September 7, 2011 — The Force Support Squadron is currently conducting an online survey about patron use of the Air Base Fitness and Sports Center. Of particular interest is the possibility of increased late night and early morning hours, or remaining open 24-hours a day. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and can be accessed at www.jbcharleston.com... MORE