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This week in Navy history
December 14, 2010 — Dec. 12, 1972 - Capt. Eugene A. Cernan, U.S. Navy, commander of Apollo 17, walked on the Moon and Cmdr. Ronald E. Evans, U.S. Navy, was the Command Module Pilot. The mission lasted 12 days, 13 hours and 52 minutes and was recovered by HC-1 helicopters from USS Ticonderoga (CVS-14).Dec. 13, 1775 - The Continental Congress provided for the... MORE

Military moms club a success!
December 14, 2010 — For many women, being a wife, mother, wage earner and caregiver can be hard, especially if their spouse is in the military. Military Moms, a group of more than 150 active participants, holds weekly discussions, interactive family events, play-dates, and mommy's nights out to ease the burden that comes with being a military spouse.The organization... MORE

Children push an exercise ball at the Youth Center on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base during a Military Moms weekly meeting December 9, 2010. The Military Moms group is made up of more than 150 active participants with the goal of helping military moms acclimate to the military lifestyle. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

Diamond Tip
December 14, 2010 — Proper wear of the sage green fleeceWith colder weather already here, Airmen are authorized to wear the sage green fleece in cold weather conditions. Authorized accessories that can be worn with the fleece include black leather, green leather, suede or knit gloves. You can also wear the black or green knit cap, black scarves and black earmuffs. The... MORE

Intramural flag football standings, scores and schedule
December 8, 2010 — Standings1. Naval Health Clinic Charleston: 8 - 2 2. 437th Aerial Port Squadron: 7 - 23. 628th Force Support Squadron: 7 - 34. 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: 7 - 35. 628th Civil Engineer Squadron: 6 - 46. 628th Security Forces Squadron: 5 - 57. 628th Medical Group: 5 - 58. 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: 4 - 69. 628th Communications... MORE

Mental health through military fitness
December 8, 2010 — The holidays are a time to celebrate, but can be very stressful.Waiting in line, heel-to-toe for the perfect gift, hoping it's not sold out. Jumping from flight to flight and having to put up with the long lines and airport security. Red holiday lights - a reminder of bumper to bumper traffic. Not to mention watching the bank account rapidly... MORE

As operations tempo stays high across the Air Force, so do divorce rates, suicide rates and other negative trends. This demands more than just another program, but a new culture and way of thinking, Air Mobility Command officials said. Comprehensive Airman Fitness answers that demand. Through Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the force can become more resilient through awareness of two principles. First, when a person behaves positively in everyday situations, it shapes how they react when tough times hit. Secondly, health is more than physical fitness: it includes mental, social and spiritual fitness. (U.S. Air Force graphic illustration)

Spouses' Club executes Operation Cookie Drop
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Joan Tufts, right, and Jane Holba place cookies in bags during the annual Team Charleston Spouses' Club Cookie Drop at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C., Dec. 8, 2010. This year, the TCSC put together more than 500 bags and boxes of holiday cookies for service members living in the base dormitories, eating at the dining facility and who are deployed. Mrs Tufts is wife of Maj. Adam Tufts with the 14th Airlift Squadron, and Mrs. Holba is the wife of Col. Robert Holba who is the 437th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Making a lasting impression
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William Goodwin rides piggy-back with his "buddy" Senior Airman Corey Moats at the base fire department during a school tour Dec. 2, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. William and fellow classmates from Memminger Elementary School paired-up with students enrolled at the base's Airman Leadership School during the tour of the base. For the children, the event provided a chance to learn about military life and history. For the Airmen, it was an opportunity to mentor and give back to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Looking to connect? Military Moms can help
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New members of the Joint Base Charleston Military Moms Group sing and dance to the "Hokey Pokey" during a new member welcome orientation Dec. 2, 2010, at the Youth Center on JB CHS-Air Base, S.C. While the children laughed and played, the new members were able to give introductions and talk about their experiences as military spouses or their children. Military Moms is a family oriented group comprised of more than 150 active participants which includes all branches of the military. The next new member orientation is Jan. 6, 2011. The group meets every Thursday at the Youth Center where discussions are held on nutrition, health and fitness, upcoming events and sharing experiences on their children or deployments. For more information, visit the group's website at www.meetup.com/military-moms. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

Air Base News Briefs
December 8, 2010 — 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:For a complete listing of base facilities' holiday hours, log on to www.jbcharleston.com/holidayhours.pdf.SaturdayYouth Holiday Party: Bring... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs
December 8, 2010 — 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:FridayGo to the extreme with Xtreme bowling! Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m... MORE