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437 APS Airmen prepare for AMC Rodeo
May 18, 2011 — Six Airmen from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron completed a four-mile challenge course May 17, at Hunley Park on Joint Base Charleston in preparation for the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2011 readiness competition. The Rodeo, scheduled for July 23 to July 31 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., focuses on improving the worldwide air mobility forces'... MORE

The 437th Aerial Port Rodeo team perform a litter carry in Hunley Park May. 17 during the team's preparation for the confidence course at the upcoming Rodeo competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. During the competition they will be tested against numerous other bases over career field knowledge, endurance, speed, teamwork as well as safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)(RELEASED)

WS hosts Battle of Midway commemoration
May 18, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station is hosting a commemoration ceremony in recognition of the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway onboard the USS Yorktown, June 3. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the hanger bay of the museum and will celebrate World War II's most significant Naval battle, which changed the course of the war in the... MORE

Family Matters - May 20
May 18, 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 Green Hornet: May 20, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Megamind: May 21, 5 p.m., Rated PGThe Dilema: May 21, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13The Green Hornet: May 22, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13Movie... MORE

Judge Advocate General’s Corps announces law school programs
May 18, 2011 — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1 of 2012. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force."Our Air Force missions are constantly changing and... MORE

Keep up while laying back: keeping kids engaged during the summer
May 18, 2011 — In the south, just as the leaves begin turning red in the fall and yellow pollen signals the beginning of spring, pesky flying and stinging creatures tell us that summer is approaching. And with summer comes other little beings that also buzz and flutter around the house in search of a restful place to land ... children home on summer... MORE

Optometery clinic celebrates grand opening
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Carolyn Adams and Capt. Paula McClure cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Joint Veteran's Administration Optometry clinic at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 17. The facility is Charleston's first joint initiative between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. The clinic offers optometry and audiology services for veterans, DoD dependents and retirees and will be staffed by five full-time employees. Ms. Adams is the Ralph H.Johnson Veteran Affairs Medical Center director and Captain McClure is the Naval Health Clinic Charleston commander. (U.S. Navy photo/ Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

NSA Sailors complete PFA
May 17, 2011 — Naval Support Activity Sailors set the standard in physical conditioning during a Physical Fitness Assessment held in conjunction with National Physical Fitness and Sports Month on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 5. The PFA, conducted every six months, consists of a cardiovascular component, push-ups and sit-ups and tests Sailors'... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – May 20
May 17, 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.WednesdayMilitary Spouse 101: This workshop is an orientation for military spouses who are new to the military. Being a military spouse can be... MORE

Air Base News Briefs - May 20
May 17, 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.Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Senior Airman Casey R. Jackson, 315th Aircraft... MORE

This week in Navy History
May 17, 2011 — May 15, 1972 - U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft mined Haiphong Harbor in North Vietnam.May 15, 1969 - The nuclear powered attack submarine Guitarro (SSN-665) sank while tied up to the dock at Mare Island, San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard. The ship, under construction since August 1965, was due to be commissioned in January 1970. The sinking was... MORE