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Perfect your communication skills
August 30, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston is now offering a program that will help build confidence and improve leadership skills. The Toastmasters International program, held at the Air Base Education Center, is designed to help individuals become more confident in public speaking, improve their professional leadership skills and also how they interact with... MORE

Hunting season is here
August 30, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston currently has hunting permits available for the 2011-2012 deer season which began Aug. 15 and runs through Jan. 1, 2012. As a result of joint basing, the hunting program for Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station has been combined with the program at Joint Base Charleston-North Auxiliary Air Field. In the past, hunters had to... MORE

Stay safe this Labor Day
August 30, 2011 — Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and many are planning one last big weekend before the weather cools off. Most of us do a great job planning activities and managing associated risks. How¬ever, last year one Sailor and one Marine lost their lives. Another 52 Sailors and Marines were injured, some seriously, in motor vehicle... MORE

The impact of a “No-Show” medical appointment
August 30, 2011 — Have you ever tried to make a medical appointment just to find out there were none available when you needed them? During the first part of this year, the 628th Medical Group had more than 2,000 patients that did not show up for their medical appointment. Knowing this information, we would like to ask for your help. You can directly impact our... MORE

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