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Weapons Station News Briefs – Feb. 18
February 16, 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: TuesdayCareer Connection: If you are transitioning from the military, or your spouse is seeking employment, check out the Career Connections... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – Feb.18
February 16, 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, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, may contact Summary... MORE

Family matters
February 16, 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. Unstoppable, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Secretariat, Feb. 19, 5 p.m., Rated PGFor Colored Girls, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., Rated RSecretariat, ... MORE

This week in Air Force history
February 16, 2011 — Feb. 13, 1959 - The 5th Bombardment Wing at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., received Strategic Air Command's first B-52G. This model had more fuel tanks to increase its non-refueled range from 6,000 to 10,000 miles.Feb. 14, 1939 - The XB-15 flew a mercy mission from Virginia to Chile in 29 hours, 53 minutes.Feb. 15, 1948 - The XF-87 made its first... MORE

This week in Navy history
February 16, 2011 — Feb. 13, 1854 - Admiral Perry anchored off Yokosuka, Japan, to receive the Emperor's reply to a treaty proposal.Feb. 14, 1778 - John Paul Jones on USS Ranger received the first official salute to the U.S. Stars and Stripes flag by a European country at Quiberon, France. Feb. 15, 1898 - The U.S. battleship Maine blew up in Havana Harbor, Cuba.Feb... MORE

Can you hear me now?
February 14, 2011 — MORE

Senior Airman Amos Hommel connects a programming cable to a land mobile radio at the transmissions systems office Feb. 11, 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Each LMR has to be individually programmed with the proper channels and functions for the squadron that will be using it. Airman Hommel is a Radio Frequency Transmissions Systems Technician with the 628th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

2011 "You Got Talent" Family and Teen Talent contest
February 8, 2011 — MORE

Christopher Montrose and Corey Leydig strum an instrumental of Fade to Black by Metallica Feb. 5 during the annual “You Got Talent” Family and Teen Talent contest at the air base theater. Christopher is the son of Master Sgt. Mark Montrose and Corey is the son of Master Sgt. Donny Leydig.

LCLV parachutes flyover JB CHS
February 8, 2011 — Team members of Joint Base Charleston delivered 40 pallets containing Low-Cost, Low-Velocity parachutes to Kandahar, Afghanistan for the first time Jan. 29.The LCLV parachutes, used with a Low-Cost Container are a one-time use, expendable parachute system that are a part of the Low Cost Aerial Delivery Systems program created by the Army. The... MORE

Multiple Low Velocity Low Cost Aerial Delivery System bundles begin to descend to a preset drop zone at a remote forward operating base in Afghanistan July 16, 2010. The supplies delivered will replenish ground forces with water, food and other items needed to help sustain their living conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Chisholm/Released)

Get to know a civilian
February 8, 2011 — Our "Get to know" articles are designed to offer readers the opportunity to get to know a little more about the Airmen, Sailors and civilians who make Joint Base Charleston a great place to live and work. Name: William ScheerJob: 628th Security Forces SquadronAge: 46Married? "I've been married for 23 years but we have been together for 27... MORE

William Scheer, 628th Security Forces Squadron

Goodbye Commander's Access Channel
February 8, 2011 — The Joint Base Charleston Commander's Access Channel is going the way of the telegram, fax machine and other outdated technologies. The channel will be cut off Feb. 18.Once a mainstay at almost every military facility around the world, the CAC provided base information via a designated channel on televisions in barracks, temporary lodging rooms and... MORE