July 27, 2017 Ninjas take over JB Charleston An American Warrior competition will be held on the Globemaster Court in the Air Base Fitness Center Aug. 5 and Sept. 9.
July 25, 2017 SGLI online enrollment system begins August The Air Force's 12 month implementation of Servicemember's Group Life Insurance Online Enrollment System (SOES) will begin August 2017 and conclude July 2018. SOES will allow Total Force Airmen with full-time SGLI coverage to make online changes to their life insurance coverage and beneficiary
July 22, 2017 Charleston's 81st Aerial Porters Hone Skills at High-Volume Germany Hub For two weeks in July 2017, Reservists from Joint Base Charleston's 81st Aerial Port Squadron trained on real-world Aerial Port operations in the high-volume port of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, perfecting skills that they'll need in the event of a deployment.
July 20, 2017 At Aerial Port, Special Handling section trains to handle Hazmat, sensitive cargo As part of moving cargo to and from aircraft, Staff Sgt. William Anderson with Joint Base Charleston's 81st Aerial Port Squadron trains to move sensitive cargo and hazardous materials at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 2017. The 81st APS is a component of the Air Force Reserve's 315th Airlift
July 18, 2017 315 AW celebrates 70 years of airpower in the U.K. A combined Reserve crew from all three 315 AW flying squadrons took part in the three-day Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, U.K. this weekend. The theme for this year’s airshow celebrates the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force and its partnership with the Royal Air Force. “The
July 18, 2017 AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”
July 17, 2017 Passenger Terminal Aerial Porters help to transport service members, families, retirees Passenger Terminal Airmen regularly interact with service members, their families, retirees, and other passengers from all walks of life trying to get where they need to be. As members of the 81st Aerial Port Squadron, Citizen Airmen from Joint Base Charleston honed their terminal-operation skills
July 14, 2017 Training Time at Ramstein Readiness is one of the key goals for Airman, regardless of rank or job title. For 18 members of the 81st Aerial Port Squadron, off-station training in July, 2017, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is a great way to improve themselves professionally by serving at one of the Air Force’s busiest airlift
July 13, 2017 Leaders Look to Past, Future as U.S.-French Alliance Moves Ahead President Donald J. Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron remembered the history of the U.S.-French alliance, but also looked to its future, pledging to cooperate even more closely in the fight against terrorism.
July 13, 2017 Moving cargo on a busy ramp? Aerial Porters from the 81st make it look easy During annual training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Reservists from Joint Base Charleston's 81st Aerial Port Squadron offloaded real-world cargo destined to other bases in Europe and Southwest Asia.