April 11, 2016 “Memorial service held for 315th Airman” A memorial service was held for Staff Sgt. Thwanda “T.C.” Carmichael, Sunday, in the Yonkie auditorium at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.Carmichael was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on Dec. 10, 1964 and died March 27, 2016 at her residence in North Charleston, S.C. 315th AW leadership and
April 10, 2016 315th AMDS welcomes new commander Members of the 315th Aerospace Medical Squadron welcomed a new commander for their unit during a change of command ceremony April 10, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.Col. Charles Ellis relinquished command to Col. Edwin Newman as Ellis prepares for his retirement later in the year.“I
April 10, 2016 AES earns outstanding squadron of the year award The 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, was named the 2015 Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding AES Unit of the Year. More than a dozen units throughout AFRC were in consideration for the award, which eluded the squadron in years past.“To say that I’m
April 8, 2016 Twelve 315 AW Reservist selected for major The 315th Airlift Wing commander is happy to announce the names of its officers, today, who were selected for promotion to major in the latest officer promotion round.The latest major selects are: Nicholas Altenburg, 701th Airlift Squadron Forrest Aspinwall, 300th AS Adam Campbell, 300th
April 8, 2016 Two dead in shooting at Lackland; terrorism not suspected Two people were killed in a shooting April 8 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex in Texas, sparking an active shooter alert on base. There are no indications that this was a terrorist attack.
April 6, 2016 Green dot to roll out across the Air Force Airmen will take the first step of a five-year strategy to decrease interpersonal violence across the service in January when the first 1,500 trainers attend one of 22 Green Dot prep sessions worldwide.The Air Force contracted the non-profit Green Dot organization to provide these violence
April 6, 2016 Breaking Barriers Maj. Gen. Maryanne Miller was nominated by President Barack Obama to replace Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson as the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command (pending Congressional confirmation).The General is currently serving as the deputy to the chief of the Air Force Reserve,
April 4, 2016 Charleston Reservists haul donated firetruck to Guatemala Reservist from the 300th Airlift Squadron flying a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III delivered a donated fire truck from south Florida to Guatemala Saturday.The fire truck was donated by the city of Coral Gables, Florida who recently added a new fire truck to their inventory. The Joint
April 1, 2016 AFROTC det commander positions open to Reserve lieutenant colonels Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonels interested in becoming Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commanders have until April 15 to submit an application under the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program.Under VLPAD, opportunities to serve an active-duty tour for a period of
March 30, 2016 DoD Preparing for Competitive, Demanding Future, Carter Says Defense Secretary Ash Carter addressed defense leaders, wounded service members, educators, members of corporate and nonprofit organizations and ambassadors from more than 75 nations at the World Affairs Council's Annual Honors Global Education Gala.