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Movie Schedule - Family Matters
October 19, 2011 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Green Lantern: Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Mr. Popper's Penguins: Oct. 22, 5 p.m., Rated PGGreen Lantern: Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13Mr. Popper's Penguins: Oct. 23, 2 p.m., Rated PGSuper 8: Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Rated... MORE

SECAF visits JB Charleston
October 19, 2011 — Team Charleston welcomed Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during his visit to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 18.Donley was greeted by Col. Richard McComb, 628th Air Base Wing commander, and Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, along with other senior staff members.Donley visited commanders from units throughout the joint base... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley is greeted by the Joint Base
Charleston Honor Guard after arriving at Joint Base Charleston, Oct. 18, The Secretary of the Air Force is responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, including organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of nearly 370,000 men and women on active duty, 180,000 members of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve, and 160,000 civilians and their families. With an annual budget of approximately $119 billion, the secretary ensures the Air Force can meet its current and future operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Nationwide Tour Championship offers free tickets to military and families
October 19, 2011 — The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island has partnered with Navistar Defense to offer the Military Weekend Presented by Navistar, a program that offers all military personnel and their families free admission to the Nationwide Tour Golf Championship, Oct. 27 through 30. The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island, scheduled Oct. 24... MORE

Forest City holds Harvest Festival
October 19, 2011 — Forest City Military Communities at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base is holding its grand opening Harvest Festival, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Center.This community event is open to base housing residents and will include free hotdogs and all the fixings. There will also be apple bobbing, pumpkin golf, face painting,... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
October 19, 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.Oct. 21College of Charleston Women's Volleyball: The College of Charleston women's volleyball team is hosting a Military Appreciation Night, Oct. 21 at... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
October 19, 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.Oct. 21Clinic Closing: The 628th Air Base Medical Clinic will close Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. and will re-open Oct. 24 at 7:30 a.m.College of Charleston... MORE

Learning to tase ... the hard way
October 19, 2011 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Neil White distributes tasers to a class of 628th Security Forces members during taser training at Joint Base Charleston Oct. 18. The 628th SFS members also reviewed Use of Force training during the class as part of their annual training requirements. White is a trainer with the 628th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz)

Halloween safety information for parents
October 18, 2011 — Halloween is an exciting time for children, but it can also be a dangerous time. According to the Cen¬ters for Disease Control and Prevention, children are four times more likely to be in fatal pedes¬trian accidents on Halloween than on any other night of the year. This statistic isn't meant to scare you - it's meant to help you prepare your... MORE

Navy celebrates 236 years
October 18, 2011 — MORE

Navy Captain Ralph Ward delivers remarks to audience members during the Navy Birthday Celebration onboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Oct. 14. The celebration commemorates the Navy's 236th birthday, when the Continental Congress established the procurement, fitting out, manning and dispatching of armed vessels in 1775. Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Brannon Deugan)

Stingrays honor military
October 18, 2011 — MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen waves to the crowd as he rides the "Fan Zam" during an intermission at the Stingrays Hockey Game Military Appreciation Night at the North Charleston Coliseum, Oct. 15. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)