CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Around the base
Midland Park Access Gate closure: The Midland Park access gate will be closed until Oct. 28 due to scheduled renovations at the Rivers Gate inspection area. During the renovation process, vehicles requiring access to Charleston AFB via Arthur Drive must use the Aviation Avenue exit. All commercial and oversized vehicles will be stopped and inspected at the Arthur Drive extension area prior to entry to Charleston AFB. All normal vehicle traffic transiting the Rivers Gate will be unimpeded. For more information, contact the 437th Security Forces operations section at 963-3639.
Appointment of summary court officer for deceased: First Lt. Keshia Promanee, 315th Maintenance Group, is detailed as the summary court officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Senior Airman Christopher Samson, deceased. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to deceased, or claims against the estate of the deceased can contact Lieutenant Promanee at 963-2639.
Appointment of summary court officer for deceased: Capt. Michael McMillan, 14th Airlift Squadron, is detailed as the summary court officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Airman 1st Class Michael Thompkins, deceased. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to deceased, or claims against the estate of the deceased can contact Captain McMillan at 963-7976.
Oktoberfest 2007: The base will have an Oktoberfest with fun, food and music today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the base picnic grounds. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Kendrick Shropshire at 963-4599.
Commissioning workshop: Information on Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Officer Training School and Air Force Academy programs, application process and board dates will be provided at the education and training center in room 125 Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. For more information, contact Linda Wilson at 963-4578.
OSA Halloween Bingo: The Officer Spouses Association is having Halloween Bingo 6 p.m. Tuesday at the pavilion behind the Charleston Club. Pizza, beverages and dessert will be served. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers (only members are eligible for prizes). Member registration will be available. For more information, contact Andrea Stachewicz at 278-1412, or e-mail her at stach@comcast.net.
Health Clinic: Naval Health Clinic Charleston and the Charleston AFB 437th Medical Group will host a Healthcare Consumers Council at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Rivers Avenue Facility. The Council will be held Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. The bi-annual Healthcare Consumer Council gives patients and all other military beneficiaries the opportunity to discuss healthcare concerns, changes within the Military Treatment Facility, receive TRICARE updates and find out more about the future of military medicine. All military beneficiaries are invited. For more information, contact Kristina Wolk at 743-7778.
Pharmacy closure: The pharmacy will be undergoing a major renovation project beginning at the end of October. The project is estimated to take approximately four months. The pharmacy will continue with full services throughout the project. Patients may experience extended delays during this process. Your patience and understanding will be appreciated. For more information, contact the pharmacy at 963-6569.
Family pre-deployment briefing: The A&FRF will be hosting a family pre-deployment briefing every Tuesday and Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. for Airmen and their families who are preparing for a deployment within 30 days. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Job services representative: The A&FRF will give Airmen the opportunity to meet with a South Carolina job services representative who will help in the job search process. For more information or to sign up, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Military Child Education Coalition workshops: The A&FRF is hosting workshops for parents of children from birth to 18 years. Parents will receive information and materials that will help them ensure their children's educational success despite frequent relocations, deployments and other challenges faced by military children. For more information or to register, call 963-4406.
Volunteer delivery drivers needed: The Airman's Attic is in need of volunteers to pick up donated items. Volunteers are eligible to participate in an incentive program that provides free or reduced priced items at places like the golf course, bowling alley, club, car wash and more. Anyone who has an hour or two to spare on an as-needed basis, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Smooth move briefings available online: Air Force legal offices are no longer required to provide "Smooth Move" briefings for potential claimants. A new online briefing can be viewed by claimants from any computer. This briefing can be accessed from the Air Force Claims Service Center public webpage at: http://legalassistance.law.af.mil/claims/. For more information, contact the 437 AW legal office at 963-5502.
General education courses available at education center: Park University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offer general education courses that are needed to satisfy Community College of the Air Force degree requirements. For more information, contact Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at 767-8912 or Park University at 552-7990.
Microsoft Office 2007: The latest version of Microsoft Office 2007 is now available to active-duty Air Force and civilian members for a fraction of the cost. To sign up, access the following Web site from a computer on the AMC-2K domain: https://hup.microsoft.com and enter the AMC Program Code C3F524CBE6 when prompted.
Patriots Point Museum: Patriots Point Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission for active-duty military with an ID card is $13, but admission is free when in uniform. For more information, go to www.patriotspoint.org.
Airman's Attic in need of donations: The Airman's Attic is in need of household items, children's clothing to size eight, appliances and furniture. If you have items that have been gently used, consider donating them to the attic. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Betsy Crump at 963-4411.