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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

This week in Air Force History
May 17, 2011 — May 15, 1956 - The 309th Troop Carrier Group, with C-123 aircraft, deployed to Freux, France. This was the first time this plane appeared in Europe.May 16, 1968 - Military Airlift Command airlifted 88.5 tons of food and relief material to Ethiopia in response to a flood.May 17, 1942 - Igor Sikorsky and Les Morris flew the Sikorsky XR-4 to Wright... MORE

John L. Levitow award winner
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Capt. Ralph Ward and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Michael Ault during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation May 12. The award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Chief LugoSantiago is the 628th Air Base Wing command chief. Airman Ault is an explosive ordnance disposal journeyman assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Geiratz)

Beautification projects safety tips
May 17, 2011 — It's the perfect location for a party: outdoors. Nature provides decorations in the form of plants and flowers in every color of the rainbow and the birds provide the music. As the temperature rises, our world changes before our eyes. It's springtime in the Lowcountry. One of our traditional rites of spring is involvement in beautification projects... MORE