News - Page 435

‘Army Wives’ cast and local beauticians bring ‘The Look for Success’ to military spouses
April 19, 2011 — MORE

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

Family Matters – April 15
April 13, 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. True Grit: April 15, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Season of the Witch: April 16, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13True Grit: April 16, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Season of the Witch: April 17, 2 p.m.,... MORE

Air Base 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.FridayBudget your way to financial freedom: Learn how something as simple as budgeting can help you become organized financially and accomplish your... MORE

Staying competitive in today's Navy
April 13, 2011 — Sailors on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station are quickly learning that in order to stay competitive in today's Navy, a more pro-active approach is needed to secure their naval careers. With record-high reenlistments and historically low attrition rates Navy-wide, leadership is stressing the importance of maintaining documented performance and... MORE