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Fallen Marine's family adopts his best friend
February 8, 2011 — "Whatever is mine is his," Marine Corps Pfc. Colton W. Rusk wrote about Eli, his military working dog, in the final days of their deployment in Afghanistan. On Feb. 3, Private Rusk's family helped prove his words true when they adopted the black Labrador retriever in a retirement and adoption ceremony at the military working dog school here.After... MORE

Brady Rusk, 12, hugs Eli, a bomb-sniffing military working dog, during a retirement and adoption ceremony Feb. 3, 2011, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Labrador retriever was assigned to Brady's older brother, Marine Pfc. Colton Rusk who was killed Dec. 5 in Afghanistan by Taliban sniper fire. Department of Defense officials granted the Rusk family permission to adopt Eli following his “retirement from the U.S. Marine Corps.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

Virtue of the month
February 8, 2011 — The Virtue of the Month for January at Marrington Elementary School was discipline. Each month, teachers select children from their classes who best demonstrate a specific character virtue the students have learned. At the school's special awards assembly, each child recognized for displaying self-discipline received a certificate and a button with... MORE

Students who best displayed the Virtue of the Month for January, self discipline, at Marrington Elementary School on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station are recognized for their accomplishments and received a certifcate and a button in honor of their achievement. Each month, Marrington Elementary faculty recognize students for a different virtue. (Courtesy photo)

Communication in relationships
February 2, 2011 — When a baby is first born, the only way he or she can communicate is through tears and cries. As the child becomes older, words such as 'no' and 'mama' become the child's first. Through the years the child grows into adulthood and learns how to fully communicate in a language, whether it is English, French, Spanish or some other. Although an... MORE

What does it mean to communicate? It means listening. It means finding ways to express yourself and making sure you're getting through.

Intramural basketball standings, scores and schedule
February 2, 2011 — Standings1. 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: 5 - 12. 437th Maintenance Squadron: 4 - 1 3. 628th Security Forces Squadron: 4 - 2 4. 628th Medical Group: 4 - 25. 628th Communications Squadron: 3 - 26. 315th Airlift Wing: 3 - 27. 628th Civil Engineer Squadron: 3 - 28. 437th Aerial Port Squadron: 3 - 39. 628th Force Support Squadron: 2 - 310. 628th... MORE

This week in Air Force history
February 2, 2011 — Jan. 30, 1948 - Orville Wright died in Dayton, Ohio, at 76.Jan. 31, 1956 - The 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Group at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., received the first RB-66C aircraft.Feb. 1, 1965 - The first Minutemen II squadron, the 447th Strategic Missile Squadron, was activated at Grand Forks, N.D.Feb. 2, 1962 - The first Air Force aircraft loss... MORE

This week in Navy history
February 2, 2011 — Jan. 30, 1862 - The first turreted warship, USS Monitor, was launched.Jan. 31, 1981 - The era of enlisted naval aviators ended when the last enlisted pilot retired.Feb. 1, 1942 - USS Enterprise and USS Yorktown made the first WWII air strike against the Japanese in the Marshall Islands.Feb. 2, 1800 - USS Constellation, commanded by Capt. Thomas... MORE

Honor your heart during National Heart Month
February 2, 2011 — It is February, which usually brings on thoughts of chocolate hearts, flowers, cupids and cards, but this month is also a time to honor our hearts and to educate ourselves about what we can do to lead heart-healthy lives. Heart disease, which includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol and stroke, is the leading cause of death for both men and... MORE

Family matters
February 2, 2011 — Family matters is dedicated to family activities. Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. The Social Network Feb. 4 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13Alpha & Omega, Feb. 5 5 p.m. Rated... MORE

Military spouses connect at JB CHS
January 26, 2011 — It's the middle of the afternoon, the kids are in school, the house is spotless and dad is busy at work.For most moms, this sounds like another mundane day at home, but for moms involved in the Joint Base Charleston Military Moms Club, it's an opportunity to go out with another military mom, chat, and drink coffee. Military spouses lead a much... MORE

What does it mean to connect? It means relating to someone. It means coming together for a purpose and sticking together.

Get to know an Airman
January 26, 2011 — Our "Get to know" articles are designed to offer readers the opportunity to get to know the Airmen, Sailors and civilians who make Joint Base Charleston a great place to live and work. Name: Angie MaldonadoHome Town? Queens, N.Y. Rank: Air Force Senior Airman Unit/Job: 437th Aerial Port Squadron / Traffic Management Operations journeymanAge:... MORE

Senior Airman Angie Maldonado, Traffic Management Operations journeyman from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron