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Air Base News Briefs – Dec. 17
December 15, 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.Dec. 29Credit repair solutions: Learn... MORE

Don’t put retirement on the back burner
December 14, 2010 — If you're looking for a rewarding New Year's resolution, sign up for the Thrift Savings Plan. Created in 1986 by Congress, TSP originally was only available to civilian federal government employees. In 2000 President Clinton signed the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2001, making TSP available to all service... MORE

Iron sharpens iron
December 14, 2010 — Five Army cadets wait in a stuffy briefing room, outnumbered by Air Force pilots three-to-one. It's Charleston, S.C., a long way from West Point, N.Y., and no one's on vacation.Converged in the ill-ventilated hotbox for a pre-mission brief, the team listens to a squawking speaker relay cryptic messages from similar rooms around the U.S.In less than... MORE

Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs move into formation during a Mobility Air Force Exercise Nov. 17, 2010, near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The MAFEX is a biannual, Air Force-wide training opportunity hosted by the Air Force Weapons School there. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Myles Stepp)

Get to know an Airman
December 14, 2010 — Our "Get to know" articles are designed to offer readers the opportunity to get to know a little more about the Airmen, Sailors and civilians who make Joint Base Charleston a great place to live and work. Name: Maroun ArnaoutHome Town? Trenton, Mich. Rank: United States Air Force Airman 1st class (E-3) Unit/Job: 437 Maintenance Squadron /Precision... MORE

Airman 1st Class Maroun Arnaout, 437 MXS Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician.

Nominations open for 2011 Military Child of the Year award
December 14, 2010 — Operation Homefront recently announced the expansion of the 2011 Military Child of the Year Award and opening of the nomination period. Beginning in 2011, 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... 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)

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)

Staying physically fit through Comprehensive Airman Fitness
December 1, 2010 — Welcome to the 2010 holiday season, which is also known as the season to overeat and be a couch potato.A turkey here. Ham there. Before a person has time to realize it ... Bam! Bellies just got bigger, arms flabbier, thighs have a bit more thunder, and even chins start resembling Miss Piggy's. Why be the person whose pants don't fit? The... MORE

The Air Force is known to go above and beyond, and CAF was created as a new approach to taking care of oneself and others. Here in Charleston, it?s not just for Airmen, but for the military as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)

Smokeout supports tobacco cessation for health, service and family
December 1, 2010 — The Health and Wellness Center was recently a sponsor of the national Great American Smokeout on Joint Base Charleston.Held annually, the campaign is in its 34th year and ultimately urges tobacco users to give up the habit for 24 hours. Despite nicotine's grip, the HAWC reported many pledges and even more visitors who were interested in how they... MORE

Tobacco use is taxing physically and financially, yet 27 percent of the Air Force still uses tobacco. However, classes at the Bolling Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center, rising tobacco prices and increased awareness about the negative effects of tobacco use have brought tobacco use on Bolling down to 11 percent. For more information about the HAWC's tobacco cessation classes or to make an appointment, call (202) 404-1563. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

USAFA LEAD program offers a path to commissioning
November 30, 2010 — The United States Air Force Academy is looking for interested Airmen to come out for an all expenses paid tour of the USAFA. Airmen will get to experience cadet life through attending classes, eating at Mitchell Hall, attending a sporting event and living the "dorm life." The LEAD Program is an on-going effort to give the best and brightest Airmen... MORE