It also will hold the men's and women's Armed Forces Golf Championships Sept. 22 through 28. Camp Lejeune, N.C., hosts the men's basketball tournament March 10 through 16, and the men's and women's softball championships Aug. 11 through 17. Tenn. The base will also host the men's and women's volleyball championships May 6 through 11. Fort Jackson, S.C., will host the men's and women's Armed Forces Bowling Championships April 6 through 12. Officials have not named a site for the 1996 men's and women's track and field meet, slated for May 21 through 26.
Athletes competing in armed forces events often qualify for international military competitions.
The Conseil International du Sport Militaire hosts events annually, including the 1996 men's and women's basketball championships slated for April 3 through 17 at Fort Hood, Texas. To qualify for armed forces competition, athletes must apply through local sports channels and qualify through service tryouts and tournaments. Requirements vary by service. Postal officials set Holiday mailing deadlines By Master Sgt. With the holiday season fast approaching, Military Postal Service Agency officials again urge those sending gifts to mail early.