News - Page 434

NMCRS fund drive a success
April 20, 2011 — The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society concluded a successful fund drive with an appreciation luncheon acknowledging the hard work and contributions of command representatives at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, April 13.The representatives were responsible for contacting 100 percent of service members at their respective commands and... MORE

Traumatic Stress Response team provides training
April 20, 2011 — A plane goes down, a tsunami makes landfall, an earthquake shakes a nation or a car crashes leaving people severely injured. These events can happen without warning and often stretch our ability to cope with the stressors around us. Events of this nature are beyond the scope of everyday occurrences and often leave us feeling unprepared. How do... MORE

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation extends scholarship application deadline
April 20, 2011 — The Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to honoring military personnel - active, disabled and fallen - and their families, has extended the application deadline for its educational scholarship program to April 30. Undergraduate students living in on-base housing at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station are... MORE

JB CHS - WS preps for IG inspection
April 20, 2011 — The countdown is on as Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station personnel make final preparations for the scheduled arrival of the Navy Region Southeast's Deputy Inspector General and his Area Visit team. Navy Deputy Inspector General, Andrea Brotherton and an IG team comprised of more than 30 inspectors arrive April 27 and will inspect quality of... MORE

TCSC announces Silver Wings Scholarship winners
April 20, 2011 — The Team Charleston Spouses Club recently announced their Silver Wings Scholarship recipients for 2011. With funds raised from the Annual Scholarship Auction in March and revenue from the Joint-Base Charleston Consignment Shop, $8,000 worth of Silver Wings Scholarships will be awarded this year.The two spouse Silver Wings Scholarship recipients are... MORE

Mandatory briefing
April 20, 2011 — Dr. David Lisak, a well-respected Sexual Assault Awareness speaker, will conduct a series of briefings April 26. This is a mandatory briefing for all military personnel and highly encouraged for civilians. Briefings will be held: April 268 a.m. - Base theater (general audience)1 p.m. - Charleston Club (Wing Commanders, Group Commanders, Squadron... MORE

Hurricane season looming
April 20, 2011 — With hurricane season nearing, it is important for Joint Base Charleston members to be aware and begin preparing for the six-month-long season, which runs from June through November. In accordance with this, JB CHS is hosting the annual Hurricane exercise April 25 through May 3. The week-long exercise will focus on the base's ability to handle the... MORE

Family Matters – April 22
April 20, 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. Yogi Bear: April 22, 7:30 p.m., Rated PGYogi Bear: April 23, 5 p.m., Rated PGBlack Swan: April 23, 7:30 p.m., Rated RYogi Bear: April 24, 2 p.m., Rated PGMovie Schedule: Air... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – April 22
April 20, 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.SaturdayChildren's Deployment Line: Help your children learn what deployment is all about, April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Joint Base Charleston - Air... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs - April 22
April 20, 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.MondayCommand financial specialist training: If you are an E-6 or O-1 or above, an Ombudsman, Key Spouse or Command Career Counselor, join us for this... MORE