June 15, 2015 Pressures On: Loadmaster aces her first evaluation When you’re a 317th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, there’s always something exciting happening. Most of the time, it’s from traveling the world on missions. For one Airman, the pressure added during a recent humanitarian aid mission to Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis, when she wasn’t just performing her
June 15, 2015 Delivering Hope: 315th AW delivers Denton aid to Haiti, Saint Kitts Reservists from the 317th Airlift Squadron delivered humanitarian aid June 13, from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to the islands of Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis. According to Capt. John Williams, 317th AS C-17 Globemaster III pilot and aircraft commander for the mission, bringing
June 15, 2015 DOD launches Integrated Lodging Program Pilot The Defense Department will launch an Integrated Lodging Program Pilot June 15, which will provide quality government and commercial lodging, with greater safety and security and better services at reduced rates. Travelers TDY, for 30 days or less, to select DOD locations will be directed to book
June 11, 2015 AF focuses 3rd round of VERA/VSIP for civilians In an effort to lead its force management actions with voluntary programs, Air Force officials announced a third round of civilian workforce shaping measures beginning June 15.
June 10, 2015 Defense Department Seeks Personnel Systems Reform The model for the Defense Department’s personnel system is outdated and a multi-pronged effort led by Defense Secretary Ash Carter is underway to reform it, the Pentagon’s top personnel official said June 9. Brad R. Carson, acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, discussed the
June 8, 2015 MSG commander retires after 33 years Friends, family and fellow Airmen gathered at the Base Theatre today to celebrate the long career and retirement of Col. James B. Hurley, commander, 315th Mission Support Group, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. During Hurley’s 33-year career, he served with the active duty Air Force then
June 8, 2015 Port Dawgs battle for JB Charleston title Two aerial port units from here went head to head at the Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Reserve Wing mini Port Dawg Challenge over the UTA weekend at the aerial port training facilities here.The 38th and 81st Aerial Port Squadrons competed in the second annual mini Port Dawg Challenge, which
June 8, 2015 Frequent Flyer Miles/Reward Programs; can you benefit? When traveling on official business there are always questions regarding the use of personal travel rewards programs. The following information should provide needed clarification.The Joint Travel Regulation paragraph 1300.B states, "A traveler on official business may keep promotional material,
June 7, 2015 315 AW Airmen lead Airman Leadership School Two Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing recently graduated Airman Leadership School from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN, and won big along the way.Senior Airman Candice Elvis, 300th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and Senior Airman Elizabeth Dulaney, 315th Aerospace Medicine Squadron were both
June 5, 2015 Defense Department notified of OPM cybersecurity incident WASHINGTON – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced Thursday that a recent cybersecurity incident affecting its systems and data may have exposed the personal information of current and former federal employees.According to a Defense Department news release, OPM subsequently notified