Aug. 28, 2014 VA Website Tool Provides Education, Benefits Info The Department of Veterans Affairs today launched an improved version of the GI Bill Comparison Tool, which was first launched in February 2014.The GI Bill Comparison Tool is designed to make it easier for veterans, service members, and family members to estimate their GI Bill education benefits and
Aug. 28, 2014 Travel policy changes take effect October 1 Starting Oct. 1, 2014, The following expenses will no longer be consideredreimbursable expenses: Authorized Business Call Authorized Call Home Baggage Tips GOVCC ATM Advance Fee GOVCC ATM Service Fee Laundry/Dry Cleaning Non-GOVCC ATM Advance Fee
Aug. 28, 2014 Six 315 AW Airmen selected for early promotions Col. Scott Sauter, 315th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning, 315 AW command chief, announced the latest round of early promotions under the Promotion Enhancement Program for six wing enlisted Airmen today.The following Reservists have been selected for PEP promotion from
Aug. 26, 2014 Change of Command, Assumption of Command ceremonies held for 315 OSS, 701st AS During a combined ceremony Aug. 24, 2014, Lt. Col. Thomas McNamara relinquished command of the 315th Operations Support Squadron to Lt. Col. Lara Morrison and assumed command of the 701st Airlift Squadron.The ceremony, attended by friends, family and coworkers from across the 315th Airlift Wing, was
Aug. 25, 2014 Undersecretary of Defense visits Joint Base Charleston Jessica Wright, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, visited the world's largest C-17 base Aug. 22 and 23 to learn of the Team Charleston mission and discuss resiliency and to promote sexual assault prevention and reporting with service members.Her visit kicked off with a mission
Aug. 21, 2014 Twelve 315 AW officers selected for O-5 promotion "It is with great pleasure that I announce 12 of our majors who were selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel for the 2014 calendar year," Col. Scott Sauter, 315th Airlift Wing commander, said today.The following individuals were selected for promotion: Edward Baldridge, 317th Airlift
Aug. 21, 2014 Four 315 AW Reservists selected to attend Reserve schools Air Reserve Personnel Center officials released results from the semi-annual Reserve School Selection Board today.Four 315th Airlift Wing Reservists were among the selectees.Capt. Leanne Babcock and Capt. Lydia Chebino, both from 38th Aerialport Squadron, were selected to attend Reserve Officer
Aug. 20, 2014 CMSAF discusses ‘way ahead’ for Airmen The Air Force's top enlisted leader focused on the future force, the new enlisted evaluation system and professional development during the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference here Aug. 19.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody addressed an audience of Airmen,
Aug. 20, 2014 Service members receiving RAND Military Workplace Survey About 580,000 service members have begun receiving emails or letters inviting them to participate in the first RAND Military Workplace Study, Defense Department officials said.Active and reserve component members in all military branches and the Coast Guard are being invited to participate. "The
Aug. 18, 2014 Team effort saves wingman’s life Note: Patient and family member's names are kept anonymous to for privacy.The values and characteristics we hold most dear as a service and a military force are traits the Air Force's Honor Guard team not only fully embodies, but are also equally recognized as the standard for discipline and