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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)

Civilian Health Benefits fair
October 18, 2011 — The Civilian Personnel Office is sponsoring the 2011 Health Benefits Fair, Nov. 9, from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The fair will continue at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755 on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station from 1 to 4 p.m.Civilian... MORE

Military retiree and spouse information fair
October 18, 2011 — The Air Force and Naval Retiree Activities offices and the 628th Air Base Wing are sponsoring a Military Retiree/Spouse Information Fair and Appreciation Day, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Charleston Club. The event is held to provide information and to show appreciation to all military retirees and spouses for their service to our country. Col. Richard... MORE

This week in Navy history
October 18, 2011 — Oct. 16, 1943 - The Navy accepted its first helicopter, a Sikorsky YR-4B (HNS-1) at Bridgeport, Conn.Oct. 17, 1922 - Lt. Cmdr. Virgil Griffin, in a Vought VE-7SF, made the first takeoff from a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Langley (CV-1) anchored in the York River, Virginia.Oct. 18, 1944 - 3rd Fleet Carrier aircraft attacked Japanese ships in the... MORE

This week in Air Force history
October 18, 2011 — Oct. 16, 1972 - The U.S. Air Force flew its A-7D Corsair II in combat for the first time. A-7s assigned to the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing deployed from Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, S.C., to Korat AB, Thailand, six days earlier. Oct. 17, 1989 - Military Airlift Command aircraft delivered more than 250 tons of relief equipment and 100 passengers to... MORE

School liaisons ease transitions for military children
October 13, 2011 — Ask any military parent what their first concern is when they receive permanent change of station orders and they will reply, "Where will my child attend school?" Parents have many stressors when moving and must begin planning for transfers between schools as soon as they can. There are avenues to ease the process.The school liaison program at... MORE