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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)

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