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18th Air Force, Expeditionary Center restructuring to enhance air mobility, warfighting command and control
December 8, 2010 — AMC officials announced plans Dec. 7 to restructure some command and control functions, commonly referred to as C2, effective Jan. 7, 2011. The command's 18th Air Force will focus on C2 of air mobility, contingency response, and enroute operations, including the 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center). The U.S. Air... MORE

This week in Navy history
December 7, 2010 — Dec. 5, 1941 - USS Lexington (CV-2) sailed with Task Force 12 to ferry Marine aircraft to Midway Island, leaving no aircraft carriers at Pearl Harbor.Dec. 6, 1968 - Operation Giant Slingshot began in the Mekong Delta, Viet Nam.Dec. 7, 1941 - Japanese carrier aircraft attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.Dec. 8, 1941 - The... MORE

Smokeout supports tobacco cessation for health, service and family
December 1, 2010 — The Health and Wellness Center was recently a sponsor of the national Great American Smokeout on Joint Base Charleston.Held annually, the campaign is in its 34th year and ultimately urges tobacco users to give up the habit for 24 hours. Despite nicotine's grip, the HAWC reported many pledges and even more visitors who were interested in how they... MORE

Tobacco use is taxing physically and financially, yet 27 percent of the Air Force still uses tobacco. However, classes at the Bolling Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center, rising tobacco prices and increased awareness about the negative effects of tobacco use have brought tobacco use on Bolling down to 11 percent. For more information about the HAWC's tobacco cessation classes or to make an appointment, call (202) 404-1563. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

NNPTC galley receives green energy upgrade
November 18, 2010 — Naval Nuclear Power Training Command on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station recently received a green energy upgrade which will produce nearly 65 percent of the energy needed for domestic water heating at its galley.Jeff Jones, JB CHS-WS energy manger, said the driving force behind the upgrade is Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal... MORE

Annual information fair keeps retiree community informed
November 10, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston Retiree Activities Office held an information fair for Charleston area retirees and their spouses at the Charleston Club here Nov. 6.The fair is held annually to bring retirees and spouses in the area together for an informative morning of briefings on issues and current events affecting the retired military community,... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Anitra Towns discusses medication supply options with Jeffrey Waters, a local retiree, at a retiree information fair held Nov. 6, 2010, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. An information booth for the 628th Medical Group pharmacy offered attendees at the fair the current formulary of prescription medications available at the 628 MDG pharmacy, options in the local community for receiving prescriptions, mail-order pharmacies and medication disposal. Sergeant Towns is the NCO in charge of the 628th Medical Group pharmacy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Weapons Station News Briefs - Nov. 12
November 9, 2010 — 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.Events:FridayGo to the extreme with Xtreme bowling! Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m... MORE

Read on to find out about upcoming events at Joint Base Charleston in this recent edition of News Briefs.

Justice files
November 9, 2010 — One member of Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, has been tried by Courts-Martial under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) from the months of August 2010 through October 2010. An Airman First Class from the 437 Aerial Port Squadron was found guilty at a General Court-Martial of five charges. Four of the charges fell under Article 121,... MORE

Weapons Station Briefs
November 3, 2010 — 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.Events:FridaySouth Carolina Stingrays Military Appreciation Night: A military appreciation night will be hosted by the Stingrays ice hockey team for... MORE

This week in Navy history
November 1, 2010 — Oct. 31, 1941 - German submarine U-552 sunk USS Reuben James (DD- 245), which was escorting Convoy HX 156, with the loss of 115 lives, becoming the first U.S. ship lost to enemy action in World War II.Nov. 1, 1841 - "Mosquito Fleet" commanded by Lt. Cmdr. J. T. McLaughlin, carried 750 Sailors and Marines into the Everglades to fight the Seminole... MORE

Get to know a Sailor
October 27, 2010 — Name: Crystal BrownRank: Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (E-5)Unit/Department: IT Department at Naval Support Activity on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. IT2 Brown will be joining the 628th Communications Squadron in the following week. Age: 23Children: Three-year-old daughter, ArielPets: "Oh No! I have a kid, that's enough for... MORE

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Crystal Brown, Naval Support Activity