JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
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All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 963-4406.
December 7
A Workshop for Veterans Affairs Disability Claims class will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members must sign-up at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic's family practice section no later than the Monday prior to the workshop.
December 11
"Educational Opportunities Counseling" half-hour appointments will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help individuals reach their educational goals.
December 12
A "My New Space" class will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.
A Spouse Employment/Scholarship Orientation will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about free available resources and services such as employment, resumes, the local job market, scholarships and other job searching issues.
A "Workforce (Job referral) Specialist" half-hour appointments will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a specialist that will provide job referrals, resume and interview assistance. This service is available to active-duty, retirees and their dependents and Department of Defense civilians.
December 14
A Workshop for Veterans Affairs Disability Claims class will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members must sign-up at the JB Charleston - Air Base Clinic's family practice section no later than the Monday prior to the workshop.
December 15
A Deployed Children's Holiday Party will be held at the Chapel Annex (Air Base) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The men and women of JB Charleston Honorary Commanders Advisory Council invite you to join them for their 3rd Annual party honoring the children of our currently and recently deployed members. Children can see Santa Claus and enjoy the holiday festivities.
December 17 - 21
A new "Transition Assistance Program Workshop" will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This workshop prepares service members to be "career ready". Spouses are encouraged to attend.
December 18
A Troops to Teachers class will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouses' transition into a new career.