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Military Cohort provides opportunity for military children
April 25, 2011 — Incoming Joint Base Charleston families will be excited to learn The Military Cohort, a partnership between JB CHS and Charleston County Schools, was approved by the Charleston County School District board April 11. The cohort extends the application deadlines for military children for specific magnet schools within Charleston County, allowing... MORE

Treasures of Monaco
April 25, 2011 — MORE

Two-year-old Hayden Robinson, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Sean Robinson from the 437th Maintenance Squadron, gets her face painted by volunteer Kathy Perry, April 23, during a children?s deployment line at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The deployment line code named ?Treasures of Monaco,? included a walk-through of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, a C-17 tour and a visit from McGruff, the crime fighting dog. (U.S. Air Force photo /Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Weapons Station News Briefs – April 29
April 25, 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 3Career Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment or are you looking to change your career? Check out the... MORE

Air Base News Briefs - April 29
April 25, 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.MondayInvesting Demystified: This course is ideal for the first-time investor and explains the most common types of investments and simplifies... MORE

This week in Air Force History
April 25, 2011 — April 24, 1943 - The first class of women pilots graduated from U.S. Army Air Force flight training.April 25, 1956 - The X-2 completed its first supersonic flight.April 26, 1971 - Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. received its 16th C-5A aircraft to complete the first operational C-5A squadron.April 27, 1991 - A C-141 delivered 15 tons of blankets for... MORE

This week in Navy history
April 25, 2011 — April 24, 1778 - The Continental Navy sloop Ranger captured HMS DrakeApril 25, 1862 - Union naval forces occupied New Orleans, La.April 26, 1952 - USS Hobson sank after it collided with USS Wasp; 176 lives were lost.April 27, 1861 - President Lincoln extended the blockade of the Confederacy to Virginia and North Carolina ports.April 28, 1993 - A... MORE

AFOSI opens new facility
April 25, 2011 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Kevin Jacobsen (second from left), Col. Martha Meeker (third from left) and invited guests cut the ribbon at the Air Force Office of Special Investigations grand opening ceremony, April 25, 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Construction on the new AFOSI building began in August 2009 and was completed in October 2010. The new building boasts state-of-the-art technology and additional space, allowing special agents a much improved work environment. General Jacobson is the commander of the AFOSI and Col. Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

JB CHS Youth Center earns Youth Program of the Year honors
April 21, 2011 — The South Carolina Boys and Girls Club of America announced Joint Base Charleston's Youth Center as the Youth Program of the Year April 15. The JB CHS Youth Center submitted an award package with details about programs offered last year in five core areas: character and leadership, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts,... MORE

Jade Hampton (left) conducts an art activity with a group of children at the
Joint Base Charleston Youth Center on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base,
S.C., April 21. The Youth Center was recently recognized as the Youth
Program of the Year for the South Carolina Boys and Girls Club of America.
Ms. Hampton is a child and youth program assistant and has been with the
Youth Center for 18 months. (U.S.Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Vernon
Cunningham

Excellent Eggstravaganza
April 20, 2011 — MORE

An excited two-year-old Cshammar Reed, looks through his stash of collected eggs after completing an Easter egg hunt during the annual Eggstravaganza event held at Marrington Plantation on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station April, 16. The event was sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation in conjunction with the Month of the Military child, and provided a fun-filled day for the whole family. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

TRICARE supports DEA’s National Medication Take Back Day
April 20, 2011 — National Medication Take Back Day is April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at many police departments, universities, hospitals and military installations across America. This one-day event, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, provides a venue for people to safely dispose of unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs."TRICARE... MORE