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Weapons Station News Briefs – March18
March 15, 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.TuesdayTill Debt Do Us Part: This course, March 22 and 23 from 6 to 8 p.m., will educate couples on the importance of working together when it comes to... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – March 11
March 15, 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.TuesdayCaring for an aging parent: Learn how to navigate the elderly care system from the experts. Meet the agencies, resources and services identified... MORE

AMC establishes Consolidated Call Center
March 15, 2011 — The 628th Communications Squadron announced recent changes to the telephone operator system here at Joint Base Charleston. Beginning March 23, calls to 843-963-1110 (or 0 from an on-base phone) will be answered by an operator at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. In an effort to drive down the cost associated with maintaining operators on each... MORE

Airman attends USMC Staff NCO Academy
March 11, 2011 — If you're looking for a challenge, Master Sgt. Steve Hart, 628th Security Forces first sergeant, can fill you in on a tough one: the U.S. Marine Corps Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy Advanced Course held at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. While this is not the typical or most popular route for Air Force senior NCOs when it comes to... MORE

16 AS comes home
March 9, 2011 — MORE

A couple embraces on the flight line as members of the 16th Airlift Squadron re-deploy March 3, 2011, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.. Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron are returning from a 120-day deployment to the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt Jennifer L. Flores)(Not Reviewed)

Navy League Charleston honors Sailors
March 9, 2011 — MORE

The Navy League Charleston recently honored local area Sailors of the Year at a ceremony held on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Pictured (left to right) after receiving his award are Lt. Cmdr. Erica Hoffman, executive officer of Nuclear Power Training Unit, Mrs. Howart, Machinist's Mate 1st Class Nicholas Howart, NPTU Sailor of the Year and Master Chief Petty Officer, Wayne Robbins, NPTU command master chief.

NMCRS helps with financial burdens
March 9, 2011 — In the course of a lifetime, unexpected events happen. These events can be breath-taking, joyous and unfortunately, sometimes devastating.For more than 100 years, the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society has been here to offer Sailors and Marines their services, providing financial assistance in order to help individuals through life's unexpected... MORE

Sexual Assault prevention
March 9, 2011 — Courtesy of Department of Defense Safe Helpline is a groundbreaking crisis support service for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one advice, support and information to the worldwide DoD community. The service is anonymous, secure and available 24/7 - providing victims with the help they... MORE

This week in Air Force history
March 9, 2011 — March 6, 1972 - American aircraft and warships began heavy, sustained attacks on North Vietnam, the first time since the October 1968 cessation of bombing.March 7, 1942 - The first class of Tuskegee Airmen graduated from U.S. Army Air Force Tuskegee Army Air Field, Ala.March 8, 1965 - Strategic Air Command phased out its first B-52 from the 22nd... MORE

Government Travel Card training,
March 9, 2011 — The current Government Travel Card has substantial shortcomings and delinquency management can be burdensome for service members, first sergeants and commanders. The GTC travel card is being replaced by a completely different Controlled Spend Account travel card within the calendar year for all active duty members and civilians where applicable... MORE