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This week in Navy History
May 23, 2011 — May 22, 1968 - USS Scorpion (SSN-589) was lost with all hands.May 23, 1939 - USS Squalus (SS-92) sank off Portsmouth, N.H., with the loss of 26 lives.May 24, 1939 - The first and only time Vice Adm. Allan McCann's rescue chamber was used to rescue 33 men from the sunken USS Squalus.May 25, 1952 - USS Iowa bombarded Chongjin, Korea.May 26, 1952 -... MORE

This week in Air Force History
May 23, 2011 — May 22, 1967 - Two F-111As showed their long-range capabilities by flying from the U.S. to Europe without refueling or external tanks.May 23, 1948 - At Aberdeen, Md., the Army announced the dedication of the first continuous wind tunnel capable of 3,000 mph winds.May 24, 1994 - The C-17 Globemaster flew across the Atlantic for the first time.May... MORE

The “Spice” of life isn’t this stuff
May 23, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston is catching Spice users, punishing them and ending their careers. Spice users often leave the military without an honorable discharge and without any GI Bill benefits. If you think that you can use Spice and get away with it, think again. The Air Force has prohibited the use of synthetic cannobinoids, more popularly known as... MORE

Family Matters – May 27
May 23, 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. The Mechanic: May 26, 7:30 p.m, Rated RThe Punisher: May 27, 7:30 p.m., Rated RThe Incredibles: May 28, 5 p.m., Rated PGThe Mechanic: May 28, 7:30 p.m, Rated RThe... MORE

Air Base News Briefs - May 27
May 23, 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.May 30Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony: American Legion Post 166, Goose Creek and Fleet Reserve Association Branch 50, North Charleston, are holding... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – May 27
May 23, 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.TuesdayStaying in the Green: We experience stress everyday whether we are PCSing, having work overload, looking for a job, are new to the military... MORE

Chief's Fish Fry
May 20, 2011 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Georgia Fallaw serves Staff Sgt. during the Chief's Fish Fry held at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base picnic grounds May 20.The fish fry is held annually to promote a sense of camaraderie between the reserve and active-duty units on base. Chief Fallaw is the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Gold Flight Chief. Sergeant Breaux is the 628th Communications Squadron Project Manager. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ian Hoachlander)

Military Appreciation Night
May 20, 2011 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Maxon throws one of the opening pitches for the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation night May 19, at Joseph P. Riley Jr Park in Charleston, S.C. Before the start of the game, military members took to the field with RiverDogs players for the presentation of the colors and the singing of the national anthem. Sergeant Maxon is a C-17 mechanic assigned to the 315th Maintenance Squadron and recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Security Forces augmentees
May 19, 2011 — MORE

More than 25 Security Forces augmentees fire their weapons during an M-9 qualification training May 18, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Special thanks to all of the men and women who took into account ‘service before self’ by volunteering to become an augmentee during a time of need. (U.S. Air Force photo /Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

JB CHS-WS FLETC course opened for motorcycle training
May 18, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office offered the practical riders' motorcycle operation and mentorship training at JB CHS-Weapons Station, May 14 and 15.The training, held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center pursuit training course, instructed more than 20 personnel on safety hazards and helped develop and improve... MORE

Tech Sgt. Aaron Abercrombie, 437th Aircraft Maintenance, instructs motorcyclist on safety for the practical riders’ motorcycle operation and mentorship training at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 14. May is the month of motorcycle safety awareness and this day of training provided riders further knowledge and experience of riding at highway speeds to ensure their continuous safety while operating a motorcycle. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)