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AETC Team briefing
April 20, 2011 — If you've ever wanted to have the opportunity to recruit sharp individuals into the Air Force as an Air Force Recruiter, mold civilians into Airmen as an Air Force Military Training Instructor, lead transitioning Airmen as a Military Training Leader or educate Airmen as a Professional Military Education Instructor, the Airmen Education Training... MORE

Wing Clean up/Clean out day
April 20, 2011 — It's time for spring cleaning and Joint Base Charleston is ready for some tidying up. To help get everyone in the mood, 628th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Martha Meeker, has designated April 28 as Wing Clean up/Clean out day for all 628 ABW personnel.Units should plan on spending the morning cleaning up their spaces, cleaning out files, shredding... MORE

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K
April 20, 2011 — To commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and Sam's gym invites you to participate in the 5K run/walk at Sam's Gym on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, April 27, at 7 a.m., to show support to end all sexual violence against men, women and children. For more information, contact Tiffany... MORE

‘Army Wives’ cast and local beauticians bring ‘The Look for Success’ to military spouses
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Kim Delaney, star of television’s “Army Wives,” teamed up with The Look for Success non-profit organization to host a military wives make-over April 16, at Armory Park in North Charleston, S.C. Ms. Delaney, who plays Claudia Joy Holden in the series, thanked the group of spouses for their sacrifices. During the event, volunteer cosmetologists form a local salon provided free hair cuts and makeovers for more than 50 military wives. (U.S. Air Force photo /A1C Jared Trimarchi)

Festival of Fitness
April 18, 2011 — Don't miss out on the upcoming Joint Base Festival of Fitness, April 29-30, at the track behind the fitness center on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The Festival of Fitness benefits the Wounded Warrior Project and is organized by the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 306.The event kicks off April 28 with a Prospectors Run for participants... MORE

Optometry Clinic Opens
April 18, 2011 — The Ralph H. Johnson Veteran's Administration Medical Center along with Naval Health Clinic Charleston and the 628th Medical Group announce the opening of a new Optometry Clinic on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. The clinic opens today in Bldg. 746, Pulaski St. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will... MORE

Important for patients to keep DEERS up to date
April 13, 2011 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston launches its Medical Home Port program, April 18. Medical Home Port is a new, Navy-wide approach to patient care that places the patient in the center of a team of caregivers. This move to a new model of healthcare places emphasis on the importance of TRICARE beneficiaries keeping their Defense Enrollment Eligibility... MORE

Joint Base Charleston honored as Volunteer of the Year
April 13, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston has been selected as the Volunteer of the Year by the Lowcountry Foodbank. In 2010, 221 JB CHS volunteers assisted the LCFB by working 1,076 man-hours, supporting more than 16 food bank events and preparing more than 510,000 pounds of food for the Lowcountry community. Some of the programs base volunteers supported were the... MORE

Eight Airmen, representing more than 200 Joint Base Charleston volunteers, accept the Volunteer of the Year award from the Lowcountry Food Bank April 13. The JB-CHS volunteers helped move more than 300,000 lbs of food, equaling 200,000 meals, out of the Food Bank and into the local community during 2010. Volunteers did administration work and packed boxes and backpacks full of food for children.
Back row: Senior Airman Brittney Kelly, 628th Logistic Readiness Squadron, Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin, 628th Force Support Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Michael Tate and Master Sgt. Michael Blair, both from the 437th Operation Support Squadron. Front row: Tech. Sgt. Shawn Delang, 373rd Training Squadron, Master Sgt. Donny Leydig, Career Assistance Advisor and Master Sgt. Troy Firzlaff and Tech. Sgt. Gregory Currey from the 437th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

April is Alcohol Awareness month
April 13, 2011 — April is Alcohol Awareness month, and although alcohol is an accepted part of life in the United States, consuming it responsibly can mean the difference between having an enjoyable social evening or ending up behind bars for driving under the influence. Knowing how much alcohol constitutes a "standard" drink can help determine how much you drink... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – April 15
April 13, 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're transitioning from the military or your spouse is seeking employment check out the Career Connection workshops... MORE