June 8, 2016 Harris nominated for third star, AF assistant vice chief of staff position Major General Stayce Harris was nominated by President Barack Obama to be promoted to Lieutenant General and become the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director of the Air Staff for the United States Air Force. The general is currently serving as the commander of the Air Force Reserve’s 22nd Air
June 7, 2016 Ambassador Emerson visits C-17 crew in Germany John B. Emerson, United States Ambassador to Germany, came abroad the “Spirit of Berlin” C-17 Globemaster III June 1, 2016, during the opening day of the Berlin Air Show.At the event, the C-17 was among many other U.S. and European aircraft, and gave the ambassador and his family a chance to see the
June 7, 2016 Looking back on “The Spirit of Berlin” C-17 Globemaster III The 315th Airlift Wing is representing Team Charleston during this year’s Berlin Air Show. To kick off this celebration, let’s take a look back on the famed C-17 that is currently on display in Berlin, Germany.Every two years, the Berlin Air Show captivates hundreds of thousands of people, while
June 7, 2016 U.S. showcases aircraft in Berlin U.S. military aircraft from Europe and the U.S. were on display during this year’s Berlin Air and Trade Show, June 1-4.
June 6, 2016 Warning about third party apps for CAC scanning The AF has been informed of a new app available in the Google Play store for Android devices: "CACScan". This application can compromise personal identifiable information. It is designed to scan the bar code on the front of a military CAC and provide you a read out of the personal data including the
June 6, 2016 701 AS Turtle runs with the dogs, plays ball It is said all dogs form packs and only a few will emerge as pack leaders. Such is true for a Bulldog transformed RiverDog, who has established himself as a leader within the Charleston community and as an Air Force Reservist.Staff Sgt. Alfonso Rogers, a 701st Airlift Squadron loadmaster at Joint
June 5, 2016 Fall in; Training instructors recruit in Charleston Members of the 315th Airlift Wing received recruiters from the military training instructor corps from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas for an informational session June 5, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.The MTIs are seeking qualified candidates who are willing to serve by
June 2, 2016 AF continues to monitor Zika virus, infected mosquitoes could hit U.S. this summer As the potential for infected mosquitoes to reach the U.S. rises, the Air Force continues to closely monitor the emergence of Zika virus infection to help inform and protect Airmen and their families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all at-risk communities should prepare
May 23, 2016 Hurricane Hunters, NOAA stress hurricane preparedness An Air Force Reserve “Hurricane Hunter” aircrew with their WC-130J Super Hercules joined National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hurricane experts May 16-20 to promote preparedness at five Gulf Coast cities.