Marrington Elementary School

Marrington Elementary School recognized 17 students for their "generosity," the school's Virtue of the Month.

Holiday Festival

It was a cold night at the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Holiday Festival, Dec. 8, but a bonfire for roasting marshmallows kept party-goers warm. (Photo courtesy David Holt)

Ecology takes root on Weapons Station for Arbor Day tree planting

Students from Marrington Elementary School cover tree roots with Navy Capt. Ralph Ward during an Arbor Day event at their school Dec. 3, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C. The base officially became a member of the Tree City USA foundation after fulfilling the last of many requirements, earning them the membership in Tree City USA. In previous years, Charleston Air Force Base and Naval Weapon Station Charleston had been members of Tree City USA, but are now officially members as a joint base. Captain Ward is the JB CHS deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Virtue of the Month

Marrington Elementary School has a special monthly program called Virtue of the Month. The featured virtue of the month for October was "responsiblility." (Courtesy photo)

Service members participate in Veterans Day parade

Members of the crowd watch as veterans march by during the Veterans Day parade sponsored by the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center Nov. 7, 2010, in downtown Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(released)

Service members participate in Veterans Day parade

Col. Steven Chapman rides in a Humvee and waves to the crowd during the Veterans Day parade Nov. 7, 2010, in downtown Charleston, S.C. Colonel Chapman is the 315th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(released)