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Weapons Station News Briefs - July 8
July 6, 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 12Find the Right Career: Determine your career options and goals July 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FFSC, Bldg. 755. Understand how your values in... MORE

Air Base News Briefs - July 8
July 6, 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 12Clinic Closure: The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base medical clinic will be closed from July 12, 3:30 p.m. to July 13, 7:30 a.m. The clinic will... MORE

Road repairs continue
July 6, 2011 — Road repair and paving on Davis Drive and extending from Stewart Avenue to Graves Avenue will begin July 11. As this project affects a significant portion of the base, it is split into five phases. Dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen issues. The first phase is from July 11 through July 29 and affects Stewart Avenue through... MORE

This Week in Navy History
July 6, 2011 — July 3, 1950 - USS Valley Forge and HMS Triumph participated in the first aircraft carrier action of the Korean Conflict. VF-51 aircraft from the Valley Forge shot down two North Korean aircraft. The action is the first combat test of the F9F Panther and AD Skyraider.July 4, 1777 - John Paul Jones hoisted the first Stars and Stripes flag on USS... MORE

This Week in Air Force History
July 6, 2011 — July 3, 1970 - Military Airlift Command's first C-5A Galaxy, assigned to the 437th Military Airlift Wing, left Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., on its first mission outside the continental United States. The Galaxy made a 10-day tour of Pacific Air Forces bases to provide a first-hand explanation of its unique capabilities to MAC officers and... MORE

Summer reading for early readers
July 5, 2011 — During your children's school vacation, it is important for him or her to spend time reading and writing on a regular basis - whether they are beginning or a fluent reader. Luckily, summer's more flexible schedule and wide array of activities lend themselves to literacy opportunities. Try some of these suggestions for making your school-aged... MORE

Park University announces Spring 2011 Dean's List students
July 5, 2011 — By , Park University recently announced the students named to the Spring 2011 Dean's List. Students from the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Campus Center are: Jason AdamsDale BaileyJames HarperTheresa HarrisJeffrey LitzJames ProuseRoger RandolphCourtney ReevesShawn WeismillerLyle WittenTo qualify for the Dean's List, students must be... MORE

JB CHS hosts California Superbike school
July 5, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston is hosting six California Superbike School courses between now and the end of August. The classes will be held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center range located at JB CHS - Weapons Station, July 16 and 17 and August 6, 7, 20 and 21. The classes are open to all active duty, Reservists and retirees.The classes provide... MORE

Gen. Johns visits Joint Base Charleston
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Tech. Sgt. Michael Payne briefs Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. on the 6S- Expediter Truck at Joint Base Charleston- Air Base, S.C. June 29. The general toured JB CHS- AB and Weapons Station during his two day visit. Johns is the Air Mobility Command commander and Payne is with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle)

What makes a mishap?
July 5, 2011 — Have you ever heard someone say that avoiding mishaps is just using common sense? How about accidents happen, nothing is 100 percent safe? And I'm sure you've heard of Darwin's Theory equating injuries and mishaps to weeding out the weak ones and survival of the fittest.Personally, I call these misconceptions.As an occupational health and safety... MORE