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JB CHS tests emergency response for upcoming expo
March 23, 2011 — Team Charleston participated in a mandatory major accident response exercise March 22, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, in preparation for the upcoming Air Expo April 9. The MARE tested the response and capabilities of base emergency personnel during a simulated aircraft mishap when two airplanes clipped wings and collided."The exercise was a... MORE

Capt. Holly Kingston assists a simulated victim onto a litter during a Mass
Accident Response Exercise at Joint Base Charleston, SC, Mar. 22. The MARE
is a necessary step to prepare all Joint Base Charleston members for the
upcoming 2011 Air Expo. The exercise is used to help test and train the
supporting agencies who would respond in case of an emergency. Capt.
Kingston is assigned to 628th Medical Group (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
Airman Brianna Veesart)

Keeping Sailors fed is a full-time job
March 23, 2011 — MORE

Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Kevin Simpson (left), Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Henry Polanco and Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Maurice Monroe help unload more than 20 pallets of frozen foods, bread and baked goods during a stores on-load at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Galley, March 17. SH3 Simpson, SH2 Palonco and SH2 Monroe are attached to Naval Support Activity. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

Air Expo line up announced.
March 23, 2011 — The following events are scheduled for this year's Air Expo, April 9. U.S. Air Force ThunderbirdsThe Thunderbirds, separated only by inches, have flown in front of more than 427 million people in aerial demonstrations throughout the U.S. and around the world since their first demonstration in May 1953 when they were designated the 3600th Air... MORE

Family matters
March 23, 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. Hereafter, March 25, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13The Tourist, March 26, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader, March 26, 5 p.m., Rated PGChronicles of Narnia:... MORE

This week in Navy history
March 23, 2011 — March 20, 2003 - The U.S. began Operation Iraqi Freedom by launching cruise missiles from Navy ships in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.March 21, 1917 - Loretta Walsh became the first woman Navy petty officer when sworn in as chief yeoman.March 22, 1820 - Commodore Stephen Decatur died after a duel with Capt. James BarronMarch 23, 1965 - Lt. Cmdr... MORE

This week in Air Force history
March 23, 2011 — March 20, 1959 - A site in Cheyenne Mountain, Colo., was approved as the location for NORAD.March 21, 1997 - Lt. Col. Marcelyn Atwood became the first woman to command a flying training squadron and the first U.S. Air Force officer to command a Navy squadron at Pensacola, Fla. Her unit trained Air Force and Navy pilots.March 22, 1950 - The only... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – Mar. 25
March 23, 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.FridayJoint Base Charleston Annual Motorcycle Safety Day: The annual Motorcycle Safety Day Rodeo is March 25. The briefing is mandatory for all Joint... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – March 25
March 23, 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.FridayJoint Base Charleston Annual Motorcycle Safety Day: The annual Motorcycle Safety Day Rodeo is March 25. The briefing is mandatory for all Joint... MORE

Managing your move
March 23, 2011 — As the peak Permanent Change of Station moving season approaches, service members now have the ability to utilize the Defense Personal Property System. DPS is a full-service tool that provides an improved-move-process for all eligible members of the Department of Defense. Using DPS, service members can create and submit applications for their move... MORE

TCSC holds annual scholarship auction
March 23, 2011 — MORE