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.
May 19, 2016 AES prepares for disaster Members of the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participated in a National Disaster Medical System exercise May 18, 2016 at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.The training exercise, which has taken place annually for over five years, is conducted in order to efficiently receive,
May 19, 2016 Charleston Reservists take aim at African Lion 16 Three 315th Security Forces Squadron members from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina joined a multinational military force at African Lion 16 in Tifnit, Kingdom of Morocco April 14 to 29.Service members from the U.S. Armed Forces, the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces, the Federal Republic of Germany
May 16, 2016 DoD Adds Funding to Enhance Zika Surveillance by Military Labs The Defense Department is providing $1.76 million in extra funding to military laboratories to expand Zika virus surveillance worldwide and assess the virus’s impact on deployed service members’ health and readiness.
May 16, 2016 315th OSS gets new commander Members of the 315th Operations Support Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony May 15, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.Lt. Col. Ronald Schier assumed command from Lt. Col. Lara Morrison at the ceremony.Lt. Col. Morrison was selected as one of only 15