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Tax season in full swing
February 23, 2011 — MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (February 22, 2011) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Jason Roxey, a VITA Tax Center volunteer, looks over tax documents for Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class James Womack as he fills out a tax form at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 22. The VITA tax center, in building 206 on JB Charleston-WS, is open Tuesday through Friday 7a.m. to 7p.m. and on Saturdays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. The VITA tax center is for Active duty, Reserve, and dependants that need assistance filling their federal and state taxes and are assisted on a walk-in basis, no appointments required. The JB Charleston- Air Base tax center is located at 205 South Davis drive, building 246, room 125, and takes appointments from 8a.m. to 3p.m.. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Air Base News Briefs – Feb. 25
February 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.Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased estate of Staff Sgt. Tony L. Wilkins, 628 Civil Engineer Squadron, may contact Summary... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs – Feb. 25
February 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.Events: TuesdayJob search strategies: If you're transitioning from the military, your spouse is seeking employment or you're just looking to change... MORE

This week in Air Force history
February 23, 2011 — Feb. 20, 1952 - President Harry S. Truman asked retired Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle to lead a three-man commission to study relief of airport congestion near large cities.Feb. 21, 1973 - A 30-year civil war in Laos ended and a ceasefire prevailed. The U.S. halted air strikes.Feb. 22, 1945 - Aircraft from Eighth, Ninth, and Fifteenth Air Forces... MORE

This week in Navy history
February 23, 2011 — Feb. 20, 1962 - Lt. Col. John Glenn, United States Marine Corps, became the first American to orbit Earth. His flight in Friendship 7 (Mercury 6) consisted of three orbits in 88 minutes at a velocity of 17,544 mph with the highest altitude of 162.2 statute miles. His capsule was recovered by USS Noa (DD-841).Feb. 21, 1945 - USS Bismark Sea (CVE-95)... MORE

Joint Base Charleston hosts 5th annual Military Saves campaign
February 23, 2011 — The Fleet Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station held its 5th annual Military Saves campaign in conjunction with Military Saves week, Feb. 22 to Feb. 25.Military Saves is designed to highlight the importance of spending wisely, saving and investing, and helping individuals build their personal savings for short and long... MORE

Capt. Thomas Bailey signs the proclamation for Military Saves Week as Donna Levy-Quinton (left), Lt. Cmdr. Mike Bruce, Master Chief Gamal Coles, and Melanie Brenham watch at the five-star galley at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 22. Captain Bailey is the NNPTC commanding officer, Ms. Levy-Quinton is a Fleet and Family Support Center volunteer, Commander Bruce is the JB CHS - WS supply officer, Master Chief Coles is the NNPTC Command Master Chief and Ms. Brenham is a FFSC financial specialist. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Bearings lay a foundation for success
February 23, 2011 — Sailors and Coast Guard members learned to lay the foundation for a successful career during a Bearings Course offered by the Center for Personal and Professional Development at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 7 - 18.The two-week course promotes and establishes strong starting points for a successful career and satisfying personal life... MORE

Gas Turbine System Technician- Mechanical 1st Class Michael Neubauer, (center), an instructor for the Center for Personal and Professional Development learning site at Mayport, Fla., leads participants of the Bearings Course in some stretching exercises during a group physical training event at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 16. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic hosts IT Job Shadow Day
February 23, 2011 — High school students from throughout the Tri-county area got a first-hand look at how science and information technologies are creating information dominance for America's Navy during SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic's Information Technology Job Shadow Day Feb. 14.High school sophomores, juniors and seniors from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester... MORE

High school students control an unmanned aerial vehicle during SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic’s Information Technology Job Shadow Day Feb. 14, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. (courtesy photo)

LCAP results in two outstandings, seven excellents
February 18, 2011 — The Logistics Compliance Assessment Program visit, conducted Feb. 4 through 11 is over. The purpose of the visit was to evaluate the 437th and 315th Air Wings ability to perform their mission in accordance with established Air Force and Air Mobility Command policies and directives, focusing on evaluating the effectiveness of personnel and logistics... MORE

Boat repairs signal Summer is on its way at Short Stay
February 16, 2011 — MORE

An officer candidate from the Citadel’s Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps shows other officer candidates and midshipmen the points of sail using a paper boat as a model at Short Stay Outdoor Recreation Area in Moncks Corner, S.C., Feb. 12. Officer candidates and midshipmen from the Citadel routinely volunteer their free time at Short Stay on Lake Moultrie, repairing and cleaning boats and working on their sailing qualifications. Short Stay is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends starting March 4 and will open seven days a week starting Memorial Day. Sail boats, kayaks, canoes, Jon boats, pontoon boats, center console skiffs, water skis, wake boards, knee boards and tubes are available for rent. For more information, call 843-743-2608 ext. 230.