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Chiefs and shirts vs. commanders
October 27, 2010 — MORE

Master Sgt. Harley Davis makes a leaping catch at the top of the sixth inning during the chiefs and first shirts versus commanders softball game Oct. 26, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The chiefs and first shirts defeated the commanders 15-7 after seven innings. Sergeant Davis is the first sergeant for the wing staff agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Students learn consequences of drug abuse during Red Ribbon Week
October 27, 2010 — MORE

Mr. Selwyn Stephens talks to students and faculty at Lambs Elementary School about the consequences of using drugs during Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26, 2010. Members of Joint Base Charleston visited local elementary schools during the week-long campaign to raise public awareness and mobilize communities to combat tobacco, alcohol and drug use. Mr. Stephens is assigned to the 628th Medical Group as the drug demand reduction program manager. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Photo: Around the Base
October 27, 2010 — MORE

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC (October 26, 2010) Donned with a heavy coat, gloves and ear-muffs, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Lakisha Johnson stacks boxes of ribs in a 20-degree walk-in freezer at the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., galley, Oct. 26, 2010. The highly acclaimed, five-time award winning five-star galley serves more than 2,000 Navy nuclear students and Sailors each day on board JB CHS-WS. CS2 Johnson is attached to Naval Support Activity on JB CHS-WS. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Get to know a Sailor
October 27, 2010 — Name: Crystal BrownRank: Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (E-5)Unit/Department: IT Department at Naval Support Activity on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. IT2 Brown will be joining the 628th Communications Squadron in the following week. Age: 23Children: Three-year-old daughter, ArielPets: "Oh No! I have a kid, that's enough for... MORE

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Crystal Brown, Naval Support Activity

Air Force and Navy celebrate `Joint Traditions...New Horizons'
October 27, 2010 — MORE

CHARLESTON, SC (October 23, 2010) Members of the Joint Honor Guard, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Chase Ferguson, right, and Mineman 2nd Class Kaleb Dubose fine tune each other?s uniform prior to the first Joint Base Charleston Military Ball held Oct. 23, 2010 at the North CHS Convention Center. MA2 Ferguson is a reserve member attached to Naval Security Forces, Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station and MN2 Dubose is attached to Naval Munitions Command aboard JB CHS-WS. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

IA business rules released: OSA replacing GSA for enlisted Sailors
October 27, 2010 — NAVADMINs 332/10, 333/10 and 334/10 establish the new business rules for Individual Augmentation Manpower Management, Global War on Terrorism Support Assignments, and Overseas Contingency Operation Support Assignments respectively. U.S. Fleet Forces and Navy Personnel Command (NPC) conducted a review of the GSA program to find a solution that... MORE

Students learn the virtues of character at Marrington Elementary
October 27, 2010 — Marrington Elementary School recently instituted a new program titled, "Virtue of the Month."Each month, teachers select children from their classes who best demonstrate a specific character virtue which the students have learned about during classroom guidance. After their selection, a letter is sent home to the parents, informing them that their... MORE

Marrington Elementary School extends its congratulations to the Virtue of the Month winners. The school plans to continue highlighting virtuous students, teaching students that as character development increases, higher student achievement follows. (Courtesy photo)

Weapons Station Briefs
October 27, 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:Friday"Trunk or Treat" at Halloween Festival: What is Trunk or Treat? It's a unique way to provide a safe family environment for... MORE

Air Force news briefs
October 27, 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:FridayPort of Pirates: The 437th Aerial Port Squadron presents, "Port of Pirates". Family members of active-duty military, Reserve and... MORE

JB CHS Hurricane tip of the week
October 27, 2010 — Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is key for everyone's safety. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather and staying safe.This week's... MORE