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Military spouses residency relief act and taxes
February 8, 2011 — With tax season in full swing, it is important to remember where you came from. The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, signed into law Nov. 11, 2009, made significant changes in how dual-income couples with one spouse in the military must file their returns with regards to state income taxes.The Act changed the basic rules of taxation with... MORE

Local Airmen assist Indian Air Force
February 8, 2011 — MORE

(left to right) Master Sgt. John Lipsey, Tech. Sgt. Michael Morris, Maj. Michael Coppola, Capt. Bryan Bailey and 1st Lt. Kipp Williams, provided support to the Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs C-17 Training Definitization Team hosted by the Indian Air Force in New Delhi, India, last month. The team helped secure a contract with the Indian government for the purchase of 10 C-17s, an aircrew and maintenance training program worth $4 billion. They aided in the definition of five aircraft maintenance career specialties for the Indian Air Force, secured C-17 maintenance training for 84 aircraft technicians and 12 maintenance officers, and organized a 10-member Mobil Maintenance Training Team visit to conduct follow on training after India’s first C-17 delivery in 2013. Sergeant Morris, Major Coppola and Captain Bailey are from the 97th Training Readiness Squadron, C-17 Pilot and Load Master Training program, Altus Air Force Base. Sergeant Lipsey is from the 373rd Training Readiness Detachment 5, Joint Base Charleston and Lieutenant Williams is the 373 TRS Det.5 commander. (courtesy photo)

Weapons Station News Briefs - Feb. 11
February 8, 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: FridayJoint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Valentines Banquet: Join us Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. for Valentine's Day at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 3234... MORE

Air Base News Briefs - Feb.11
February 8, 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:FridayJoint Base Charleston-Air Base Valentine Banquet: Join us Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Charleston Club for Valentine's Day. Registration fee... MORE

Family matters
February 8, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Paranormal Activity 2 Feb. 11 7:30 p.m., Rated RMegamind, Feb. 12, 5 p.m., Rated PGParanormal Activity... MORE

This week in Navy history
February 8, 2011 — Feb. 6, 1973 - In accordance with the agreement at the Paris Peace Talks, Navy Task Force 78 began Operation End Sweep, clearing mines from North Vietnamese waters that were laid in 1972.Feb. 7, 1800 - USS Essex became the first U.S. Navy vessel to cross the Equator.Feb. 8, 1890 - USS Omaha Sailors and Marines assist Hodogary, Japan in subduing... MORE

This week in Air Force history
February 8, 2011 — Feb. 6, 1948 - The Army successfully used electronic guidance on a V-2 rocket for the first time in a 70-mile ascent at White Sands Proving Ground, N.M.Feb. 7, 1994 - A C-141 Starlifter landed in Antarctica on a natural "Blue Ice" runway to prove that wheeled aircraft could operate there during the summer.Feb. 8, 1967 - Strategic Air Command... MORE

Don't be tempted by tax-time advertisements
February 8, 2011 — Have you heard or seen advertisements promising "fast cash refunds," "express money," or "instant refunds?" These ads offer to get you a tax refund in just a day or two ... or even on the spot. Beware! Many of these "refunds" are really loans. When you get a refund anticipation loan, you are borrowing against your anticipated tax refund money and... MORE

Intramural basketball standings, scores and schedule
February 8, 2011 — Standings1. 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: 6 - 12. 628th Security Forces Squadron: 5 - 23. 315th Airlift Wing: 5 - 24. 437th Maintenance Squadron: 4 - 25. 628th Communications Squadron: 4 - 36. 628th Civil Engineer Squadron: 4 - 37. 628th Medical Group: 4 - 48. 628th Force Support Squadron: 4 - 49. 437th Aerial Port Squadron: 3 - 410. 628th... MORE

Joint Base Charleston receives another new C-17
February 8, 2011 — MORE

Leadership from Joint Base Charleston welcomes the third of five new C-17s
assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Feb 3, 2011. The aircraft was flown by
Gen. Gary North, commander of Pacific Air Forces, Air Component Commander
for U.S. Pacific Command and Executive Director, Pacific Air Combat
Operations Staff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Accompanying
General North is Lt. Col. Todd Grooms, 17th Airlift Squadron director of
operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)