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National Prayer Breakfast
March 9, 2011 — Join your fellow Airmen for a morning of good food and fellowship at the Charleston Club, March 15, at 8 a.m. for the National Prayer Breakfast. The Key Note speaker is Air Force Brig. Gen. David Cyr, deputy chief of chaplains. Tickets are $6 and available through the Chapel and the First Sergeants. MORE

Air Force Brig. Gen. David Cyr, deputy chief of chaplains

Joint Base Charleston address change
March 9, 2011 — Effective Oct. 1, 2010, Charleston Air Force Base and Naval Weapons Station Charleston ceased to be two distinct installations and merged to form Joint Base Charleston. Beginning March 21, 2011, the city name of Charleston AFB will be replaced by Joint Base Charleston for all residents on the Air Base side of the installation. The Weapons Station... MORE

Consignment shop reopens
March 9, 2011 — MORE

Maureen Robinson (left), wife of the 437th vice wing commander Col. Brian Robinson,
and Cari Whitehill, wife of currently deployed 628th Comptroller Squadron commander Lt. Col. Trevor Whitehill, look at a dress during a leadership spouse preview of the on-base consignment shop March 7, at it’s new location. The consignment shop will re-open March 8 and is now located next to the Air Base Youth Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

Military Spouses: free training opportunity in the personal finance profession
March 9, 2011 — The Financial industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation together with the National Military Family Association and The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education are pleased to announce that the application period for the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Accredited Financial Counselor Fellowship is now open... MORE

Family matters
March 9, 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. How Do You Know, March 11, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Tangled, March 12, 5:00 p.m., Rated PGHow Do You Know, March 12, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG 13Tangled, March 13, 2:00 p.m., Rated... MORE

This week in Navy history
March 9, 2011 — March 6, 1942 - U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers bombarded Vila and Munda, Solomon Islands, sinking two Japanese destroyers.March 7, 1994 - The Navy issued the first orders to women assigning them aboard a combat ship, USS Eisenhower.March 8, 1958 - The battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) was decommissioned, leaving the Navy without an active... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – March11
March 9, 2011 — TuesdayCareer Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment or are you just looking to change your career? Check out the Career Connection workshops offered at Fleet & Family Support Center, Bldg. 755. Job Search Strategies is scheduled Mar.15, from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 764-7480 to register.WednesdayFederal Job Search... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – Mar.11
March 9, 2011 — Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Master Sgt. Daniel C. Daiber, 701st Airlift Squadron. Capt. Cory Kemble, 701 AS, is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Sergeant Daniel C. Daiber. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or... MORE

Air Force Services Teen Aviation Camp
March 9, 2011 — The U.S. Air Force Academy is holding a Teen Aviation Camp, June 4 through 9 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The purpose of the program is to give attendees an experience that will help them determine if aviation or the Air Force Academy is a career choice they might be interested in. Lodging, meals and activity fees are... MORE

Women in Defense luncheon
March 9, 2011 — Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning will be the guest speaker at the next Palmetto Chapter of Women in Defense luncheon, March 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chief Manning is the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 315th Airlift Wing on Joint Base Charleston and advises the 315 AW commander on matters influencing the health, morale and welfare of more than... MORE