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NNPTC graduates Class 1103
August 16, 2011 — The Naval Nuclear Power Training Command held a graduation ceremony Aug. 12, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Captain Thomas Bailey, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, addressed the graduating students of Class 1103 and their guests during the ceremony. "Not only have our students gained a great deal of technical... MORE

Navy History - Aug. 19
August 16, 2011 — Aug. 14, 1813 - HMS Pelican captured USS Argus.Aug. 15, 1845 - The U.S. Naval Academy was established at Annapolis, Md. on the former site of Fort Severn.Aug. 16, 1954 -Operation Passage to Freedom began, transporting refugees from Haiphong to Saigon, Vietnam.Aug. 17, 1942 - Submarines USS Nautilus and USS Argonaut landed 222 Marines on Makin... MORE

AIr Force History - Aug. 19
August 16, 2011 — Aug. 14, 1978 - As part of a flood relief operation, a C-141 Starlifter delivered 26 tons of supplies to Khartoum, Sudan.Aug. 15, 1983 - Military Airlift Command flew 12 C-141 missions loaded with 185 tons of cargo to the Republic of Chad under a security assistance programAug. 16, 1972 - The Air Force and Navy signed an agreement for joint... MORE

Diamond Tip: Feedback is a two-way street
August 16, 2011 — According to Air Force Instruction 36-3401 and AFI 36-2402, feedback is a requirement - and is noted on Officer and Enlisted Performance Reports. But that's not why we conduct feedback.We conduct feedback to give our Airmen an idea of where they stand, what they're doing well and where they need to improve. Since there's always room for... MORE

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