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Weapons Station News Briefs - July 15
July 12, 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.July 19Operation Clip & Save Coupon 101-102: Let us teach you how to save money on your groceries July 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fleet and... MORE

Air Base News Briefs - July 15
July 12, 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.July 19Transition Assistance Program Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease. The next workshop is July 19 to 22... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
July 12, 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 is open to all pay grades from E-1 through E-6.The volunteer opportunities listed below are just a few of many the First 6 supports and are available to... MORE

628 CES changes command
July 12, 2011 — MORE

Lt. Col. Aaron Altwies accepts the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron guidon from Col. Justin Davey during the 628 CES Change of Command July 8 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Altwies is the new 628 CES commander and Davey is the 628th Mission Support Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

This Week in Navy History
July 11, 2011 — July 10, 1945 - Fourteen aircraft carriers from the Third Fleet began air strikes on the Japanese Home Islands.July 11, 1943 - Gunfire from U.S. cruisers and destroyers stopped the German and Italian tank attack against the army beachhead at Gela, Sicily.July 12, 1990 - Cmdr. Rosemary Mariner became the first woman to command an operational... MORE

This Week in Air Force History
July 11, 2011 — July 10, 2002 - A C-5 from the 436th Airlift Wing left Dover Air Force Base, Del., for Kabul, Afghanistan, with 13,115 pounds of school supplies collected by children from 58 American schools.July 11, 1993 - After one of the worst floods in American history covered 16,000 square miles in eight Midwestern states near the Mississippi and Missouri... MORE

Asbestos awareness
July 8, 2011 — Asbestos is the name of a group of naturally occurring minerals characterized by a fibrous structure. Asbestos is strong, flexible and resistant to damage by heat and chemicals, making it extremely useful as an insulating material, a fire retardant and a reinforcing agent.Asbestos fibers are, however, a serious health hazard when inhaled or... MORE

USNORTHCOM announces travel restrictions to Mexico
July 8, 2011 — The USNORTHCOM commander has added three Mexican states to the list of travel-restricted areas and confirmed the validity of the travel advisory to Acapulco.No states were taken off the list and additional requirements for Air Force personnel traveling on leave are still in effect."Mexico is a dangerous place to travel," said Paul Zabbo, Air... MORE

The Inns of Charleston looks forward to new construction
July 6, 2011 — Due to the amount of official travelers to Joint Base Charleston, the Inns of Charleston has received approval for construction of a new Visiting Quarters facility, including a new guest reception and administration area.The 266-room lodging complex which will be in addition to the existing inventory of lodging rooms on JB CHS. After completion,... MORE

Family Matters - July 8
July 6, 2011 — Family Matters is dedicated to family activities. Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Rango: July 8, 7:30 p.m., Rated PGRango: July 9, 5 p.m., Rated PGLimitless: July 9, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Rango: July 10, 2 p.m., Rated PGGulliver's Travels: July 11, 1 p.m.,... MORE