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Riverdogs host Military Appreciation Night
May 12, 2011 — The RiverDogs Baseball team is sponsoring their annual Armed Forces Month Military Appreciation Night, May 19 at Joe Riley Stadium in downtown Charleston. Admission is free to all active duty military, reservists, retirees, dependents and DoD employees with ID cards. Members from the 628th Air Base Wing, the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings, Weapons... MORE

X-rays everyday
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Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tony Wortham, radiology technician at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, aligns HM3 John Kelly’s ankle for an X-ray at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 9. More than 20 X-rays are taken daily at the radiology department at NHCC. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

NSA holds PFA
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Information Systems Technician Seaman Brian Latour conducts the sit-up portion of his Physical Fitness Assessment as his partner, Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Barbaro, holds his feet and keep count during the bi-annual physical readiness test for Naval Support Activity personnel at Sam’s Gym on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The PFA, conducted every six months, consists of a cardiovascular test, push-ups and sit-ups examining each Sailor’s cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength and stamina performance. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

SSC Atlantic’s Christopher Miller selected for ’40 Under 40’
May 11, 2011 — SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic's Executive Director Christopher Miller has been chosen for the 2011 class of 40 Under 40, an annual award which honors professional successes and community involvement of 40 people younger than 40 years old who are making their mark on the Charleston's business community. Mr. Miller and 39 other "rising stars" were... MORE

Christopher Miler, SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic executive director

Increased security measures force change to NHCC drive-thru pharmacy
May 11, 2011 — Due to increased security as a result of the current force protection condition, vehicles are being restricted from parking and driving within a certain distance of any government building on Joint Base Charleston. This restriction includes the Naval Health Clinic Charleston and has forced a change in the procedures for patients who desire to... MORE

A pharmacy technician assigned to the Naval Health Clinic Charleston on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, assists a customer with his prescription. Due to an upgrade in security, the pharmacy drive-thru is temporarily closed. Patrons can use this modified drive-thru system and still expect timely and professional service. (U.S. Navy photo/Jeff Kelly)

Clergy Appreciation Day - Local pastors visit JB CHS
May 11, 2011 — Ten clergymen from the local area visited Joint Base Charleston to participate in Clergy Appreciation Day, May 10 on JB CHS - Air Base.The clergymen, accompanied by JB CHS military chaplains, enjoyed prayers, a light breakfast, a tour of the chapel, a panel discussion, lunch, a tour of a C-17 and a dignified transfer demonstration. "The purpose of... MORE

Six clergy from the local community pay their respects to the flag during a dignified transfer demonstration by the Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard May 10, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. The clergy were participating in Clergy Appreciation Day to learn what it is like to be a military Chaplain. (U.S. Air Force photo /Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Summerville High School NJROTC earns most outstanding unit in area
May 11, 2011 — Summerville High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps was recognized as the most outstanding NJROTC unit in Area Six of North and South Carolina for 2011 by the U.S. Navy League and the NJROTC Area Six manager during a ceremony at Summerville High School, May 3.Summerville High School's NJROTC unit stood out among 67 other schools in... MORE

(Left to right) Summerville High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Cadet Petty Officer 1st Class Molly Callahan, Cadet Chief Petty Officer Daniel Belken and Cadet Executive Officer Danielle Shaffer, accept the trophy for being the most outstanding NJROTC unit for Area Six, April 29. The award was presented by the U.S. Navy League and is given to the unit that has excelled in citizenship, academics and team competitions during the course of the year. The Summerville High School NJROTC is also ranked as one of the top 11 NJROTC units nationwide. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Family Matters – May 13
May 11, 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. Sanctum: May 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated RYogi Bear: May 14, 5 p.m., Rated PGNo Strings Attached: May 14, 7:30 p.m., Rated RYogi Bear: May 15, 2 p.m., Rated PGMovie Schedule: Air... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – May 13
May 11, 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.TuesdayCareer Connection: If you are transitioning from the military or your spouse is seeking employment, check out the Career Connection workshops... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – May 13
May 11, 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.FridayBrown Bag Picnic: The Team Charleston Spouses Club invites everyone and their families to a brown bag picnic, May 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the... MORE