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This week in Air Force History
August 30, 2011 — Aug. 28, 1988 - Shortages of hospital equipment and medical supplies on the island of San Torre off the west coast of Africa led the U.S. to send a C-141 with 29 tons of supply items.Aug. 29, 1990 - An Air Force C-5, carrying supplies destined for the Gulf Theater, crashes on take-off from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Thirteen persons are killed and... MORE

This week in Navy History
August 30, 2011 — Aug. 28, 1991 - A helicopter from USS America (CV-66) rescued three civilian Sailors who spent 10 days in a lifeboat 80 miles off Capt May, N.J. after their sailboat capsized.Aug. 29, 1964 - USS Boxer and two LSDs arrived off the coast of Hispaniola to give medical aid to Haiti and the Dominican Republic which were badly damaged by Hurricane... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
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. 2 Clinic Closure: The 628th Medical Group Clinic will be closed Sept. 2 for the Labor Day weekend and re-open Sept. 6 at 7:30 a.m. for normal... MORE

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