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News Briefs - Air Base
February 8, 2012 — 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.Feb. 14Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease during this four day... MORE

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation offers scholarships
February 6, 2012 — Recognizing the importance of education and its continuing rising costs, Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is offering scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year to high school and undergraduate students of military members residing in family housing at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. "We encourage our family housing residents with... MORE

The heart of daily success
January 31, 2012 — Known as the 'heart' of the daily operations at the Rainbow Row Galley at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, more than 140 Goodwill employees contribute to the overall success of the five-star rated dining facility by prepping, cooking, cleaning and serving food to service members.Working alongside Sailors, these employees provide food... MORE

Goodwill employed food service workers serve military members at the Rainbow Row Galley at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 26. More than 140 Goodwill employees, hired through the AbilityOne program, contribute to the overall success of the five-star rated dining facility by prepping, cooking, cleaning and serving food to service members. The AbilityOne program is a federal initiative that helps people who are blind or have other significant disabilities find employment by working within a national nonprofit agency which sells products and services to the U.S. government. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

News Briefs - Air Base
January 25, 2012 — 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.Jan. 30Making Sense of the TSP (Both Civilian & Military): This workshop, Jan. 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. provides simplified language to help even the novice... MORE

Defense Department Launches Website for Military Children
January 20, 2012 — The Defense Department launched a new website today for children experiencing the challenges of military deployments.The highly interactive website, http://www.MilitaryKidsConnect.org, was created by psychologists at DOD's National Center for Telehealth and Technology here. It helps children of deployed parents cope with the stress, changing... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
January 18, 2012 — 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.Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Staff Sgt. Courtney J. Rush, 437th Maintenance... MORE

Rotary Club to host suicide prevention event
January 11, 2012 — The Rotary Club of North Charleston will be hosting a regional Suicide Prevention Education event Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston. The event will feature national experts and specialized 'breakout' sessions on the topic of suicide prevention. This event is open to the... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
January 11, 2012 — 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.Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Staff Sgt. Courtney J. Rush, 437th Maintenance... MORE

Deserving young patriots can win $5,000
January 11, 2012 — Operation Homefront is announcing the last call for 2012 Military Child of the Year Award nominations. The award will be given to an outstanding military child from each Service - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The winners, who each will receive $5,000, will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for special... MORE

2011: A quick look back
December 14, 2011 — This is the final edition of The Patriot for 2011 and it has been quite a year. To prepare this article, the staff at the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office went back and looked at every story we published since January and came up with a top 10 list of what we feel were the most important stories of the year.Now, for the purpose of this... MORE

Charlie the alligator stands his ground as employees from Gator Getters Consultants attempt to move him from his home Nov. 17, 2010, Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station S.C. Charlie is being temporarily moved for pond cleaning, overflow structure improvements and increased pond depth of eight feet. There will also be two dens built in the pond so Charlie and the other alligators can hibernate. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)