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Watch out for motorcycles, scooters and mopeds
August 16, 2011 — There are more than four million motorcycles registered in the United States. The popularity of motorcycles is attributed to their low initial cost, use as pleasure vehicles and for some models, fuel efficiency. Motorcycle fatalities represent approximately five percent of all highway fatalities each year, yet motorcycles represent just two percent... MORE

Child and Adult Care Food Program announcement
August 16, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center announces the sponsorship of the United States Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be available at no separate charge to children enrolled in each of our sponsored child care homes, child development centers and youth programs and will be provided... MORE

POW/MIA vigil scheduled
August 16, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston's annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action 24-hour vigil run will begin Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the commissary parking lot. This event is open to all military, civilian and dependent personnel.This year's goal is to have 24 teams participating with a minimum of four people per team. Each team will be responsible for the... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can enhance your career
August 16, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization extends the invitation to all service members in pay grades from E-1 through E-6 to join.First 6 meetings, which include free food, are held the fourth... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
August 16, 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. 24Team Charleston Spouses Club: The Team Charleston Spouses Club is holding their annual "Super Sign-Up" membership drive Aug. 24 at the Airbase... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
August 16, 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. 24Team Charleston Spouses Club: The Team Charleston Spouses Club is holding their annual "Super Sign-Up" membership drive Aug. 24 at the Airbase... MORE

Officials announce civilian workforce hiring freeze
August 12, 2011 — Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective Aug. 9.A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said.In addition to a 90-day hiring freeze, the officials plan to reduce temporary and term employees and will implement... MORE

Day of Caring needs volunteers
August 11, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston's participation in The United Way's 2011 National Day of Caring will take place Sept 9. Volunteers will be conducting a neighborhood service project in a north central neighborhood of downtown Charleston. More than 35 projects were requested within the neighborhood and volunteers can expect a myriad of volunteer projects... MORE

Cyber security keeps cyberspace safe
August 10, 2011 — In today's age of Internet media, Airmen have access to new Internet-based capabilities which allow them to easily and quickly share information with people throughout the world. On April 26, 2010, Joint Base Charleston computers were allowed access to 30 social networking sites. However, with these great new capabilities came an even greater... MORE

Gov. Haley plans visit to JB CHS
August 10, 2011 — South Carolina governor Nikki Haley will be at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Aug. 17, to ceremoniously sign the South Carolina Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act (S.404). The ceremony will take place at Nose Dock 1 at 2:45 p.m. All Joint Base personnel and their families are invited. According to an article on... MORE