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Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Youth Programs win national award
June 1, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Youth Programs received the Honor Award for Overall Program Excellence at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 105th national conference held recently in New Orleans, La. The organization received a $5,000 award from MetLife Foundation, sponsor of the annual recognition program which honors local clubs for... MORE

Shannon Norris, Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Youth Programs director (left) and Paula Matthews, JB CHS – AB School Age Program Coordinator (right) accept the Honor Award for Overall Program Excellence from April Hawkins, MetLife Foundation Civic Affairs Program director during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 105th national conference held recently in New Orleans, La. (courtesy photo)

101 Critical Days of Summer … be safe!
May 24, 2011 — This weekend marks the beginning of the 101 Critical Days of Summer, the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day when too much fun and too much sun can turn a summer vacation into a nightmare. Joint Base Charleston's leaders and the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office members are reminding service members to remain safe this Memorial Day weekend by... MORE

Patriot’s Point holds Memorial Day ceremony
May 23, 2011 — Remember those who gave their lives for our country during a ceremony at Patriots Point on Memorial Day, May 30. Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander will deliver the keynote remarks in .The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum's Vietnam Support Base, 40 Patriots Point Road, Mount... MORE

This week in Navy History
May 23, 2011 — May 22, 1968 - USS Scorpion (SSN-589) was lost with all hands.May 23, 1939 - USS Squalus (SS-92) sank off Portsmouth, N.H., with the loss of 26 lives.May 24, 1939 - The first and only time Vice Adm. Allan McCann's rescue chamber was used to rescue 33 men from the sunken USS Squalus.May 25, 1952 - USS Iowa bombarded Chongjin, Korea.May 26, 1952 -... MORE

Air Base News Briefs - May 20
May 17, 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.Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Senior Airman Casey R. Jackson, 315th Aircraft... MORE

Summerville High School NJROTC earns most outstanding unit in area
May 11, 2011 — Summerville High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps was recognized as the most outstanding NJROTC unit in Area Six of North and South Carolina for 2011 by the U.S. Navy League and the NJROTC Area Six manager during a ceremony at Summerville High School, May 3.Summerville High School's NJROTC unit stood out among 67 other schools in... MORE

(Left to right) Summerville High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Cadet Petty Officer 1st Class Molly Callahan, Cadet Chief Petty Officer Daniel Belken and Cadet Executive Officer Danielle Shaffer, accept the trophy for being the most outstanding NJROTC unit for Area Six, April 29. The award was presented by the U.S. Navy League and is given to the unit that has excelled in citizenship, academics and team competitions during the course of the year. The Summerville High School NJROTC is also ranked as one of the top 11 NJROTC units nationwide. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Air Base News Briefs – May 13
May 11, 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.FridayBrown Bag Picnic: The Team Charleston Spouses Club invites everyone and their families to a brown bag picnic, May 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the... MORE

Air Base News Briefs – May 6
May 4, 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.SaturdayMilitary Spouse Appreciation Day - Spring Tea: You don't want to miss this one! Army Wives actor, Terry Serpico (Frank Sherwood) will be our... MORE

JB CHS - WS Branch Library enhanced through joint basing
May 3, 2011 — Sailors at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station may have noticed improved services offered on base since joint basing began Oct. 1, 2010, and the most recent improvements have taken place at the JB CHS - WS branch library.With a completely renovated look, the JB CHS - WS branch library now offers Sailors and Airmen a more welcoming and relaxing... MORE

Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Phaiboun, Naval Support Activity, reaches for a book at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Branch Library May 3. The Branch Library has undergone facility enhancements and improvements in customer service. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

May is National Physical Fitness Month
May 3, 2011 — Did you know no matter how inactive you've been or how out of shape you are, people of all ages can benefit from physical activity? Since 1983, May has been observed as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Individuals and organizations everywhere have joined in the fun to promote awareness of the value of physical activity in the pursuit of... MORE