News - Page 477

Quarterly birthday meal makes for meaningful evening
October 20, 2010 — Clustered together at the doorway of the Palmetto Room of Joint Base Charleston-Air Base's Dining Facility, senior leaders gathered and cleared their windpipes.Above were shiny banners and below that colorful ballons, with cake ready to be cut and ice cream for all. Only thing missing was a celebratory chorus.Lined up neatly in a row, the audience... MORE

Sailors keep Weapons Station waterways secure
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Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Nicholas Green steers a security boat while patrolling the waters of the Cooper River Oct. 19, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C. MA2 Green and his team on the Weapons Station also provides land-based security for the entire Weapons Station. MA2 Green is a security forces member with the 628th Security Forces Squadron. ( U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Volunteers unveil new headquarters foyer at ribbon cutting
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Airmen and civilians gather for a picture during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the Air Base headquarters foyer renovation project Oct. 18, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. Fifteen volunteers spent hundreds of man hours constructing a replica of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge to lay over a 12-foot by eight-foot photo that had been mounted on the wall. To finish the project, 1st Lt. Kipp Williams ordered a scale model of a C-17 Globemaster III to be hung in front of the bridge making it a three-dimensional display. The project took more than nine months to complete from start to finish. The volunteers in the photo from left to right are Airman 1st Class Ronald Williams, Staff Sgt. Nathan Hargett, Senior Airman Julio Rodriguez, Airman 1st Class James Moreland, Tech. Sgt. Raemon Kimbrell, Airman 1st Class Justin Marcum, Senior Airman Shawn Milligan, Tech. Sgt.Tim Thornton, Tech. Sgt. Randall Pearce, Tech. Sgt. Nick Rykal, Senior Master Sgt. Guy Toney, Randall Gillum, Master Sgt. Larry Madison and James Bowman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Career assistance tip
October 20, 2010 — Post 9/11 GI BillDid you know that you are able to transfer this benefit to your dependents? Did you know that to be able to do this transfer you could incur an active-duty service commitment? The following is a breakdown on how many more years you will be required to transfer benefits:Retirement eligible before Aug. 1, 2009 = 0 yearsRetirement... MORE

Annual Red Ribbon campaign fights drug abuse
October 20, 2010 — "I am drug free" is the theme for the 2010 Red Ribbon Week campaign set for Oct. 23 to 31. Red Ribbon Week originated as a tribute to Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" S. Camarena, a narcotics agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration. In 1985, Mr. Camarena was kidnapped by drug traffickers in Guadalajara, Mexico.Mr. Camarena's death enraged many... MORE

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career
October 20, 2010 — The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization extends the invitation to all service members in pay grades from E-1 through E-6 to join.First 6 meetings, which include free food, are held the fourth... MORE

Hurricane tip of the week
October 20, 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 the key to everyone's safety. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather and staying safe.This week's... MORE

Weapons Station News briefs - Oct. 22
October 20, 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:Career Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment or are you just looking to change your career? Check out... MORE

Air Base News briefs - Oct. 22
October 20, 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:Tuesday Team Charleston Spouse's Club: Join us for a book exchange, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charleston Club, Joint Base Charleston... MORE