Nov. 17, 2013 AES takes flight for AMC eval Twenty six members of an aeromedical evacuation squadron here participated in an air readiness inspection today during a local training mission.Reservists with the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron worked diligently in the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft alongside two Air Mobility
Nov. 16, 2013 America's Got Talent visits JB Charleston Performers from the hit TV reality show America's Got Talent visited Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.Jimmy Rose, a country music vocalist and teen magician, Collins Key, visited the base and put on performances for aircrew members and JB Charleston family and friends.Both were top performers
Nov. 14, 2013 Base Legal Ofifce discusses private organizations A private organization is a self-sustaining special interest group, set up by individuals acting outside the scope of any official position they may have in the federal government. Private organizations are neither integral parts of the military service nor are they federal entities. They are not
Nov. 13, 2013 CSAF launches new initiative to improve communication with Airmen As part of a series of recent efforts to enhance communication with Airmen, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III released the first of a new video series called "Airman to Airman." With all the issues facing the department over the last year, Welsh said the videos serve as an opportunity
Nov. 12, 2013 Commissaries to Begin Scanning Patrons' ID Cards Cashiers at military commissaries soon will begin scanning customers' Defense Department ID cards as part of the checkout process, Defense Commissary Agency officials said.The commissary here, where DeCA has its headquarters, became the first store to scan ID cards Oct. 22 as the first part of a
Nov. 6, 2013 Hagel: Six priorities shape future defense institutions In the months since the 2012 defense strategic guidance first reflected a new budget reality, Pentagon officials and military leaders have been working on the department's longer-term budget and strategy, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said here Nov. 5.In the keynote address before the Center for
Nov. 5, 2013 315th Airlift Wing donates comfort items to VA hospital Members of the 315th Airlift Wing donated more than 50 boxes of toiletries and comfort items to benefit Lowcountry homeless and hospitalized veterans who receive care at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center downtown last week.The community outreach gesture was spearheaded by 315th AW Command
Nov. 5, 2013 Wing to be first AFRC unit to undergo new inspection process Inspections as we know them are no more. The 315th Airlift Wing is gearing up for a completeoverhaul of the Air Force Inspection System and a visit from higher headquarters Inspector General personnel Dec. 5-11 to gage the status of our Commander's Inspection Program.The Uniform Effectiveness
Nov. 5, 2013 Flournoy assumes command of 4th Air Force Brig. Gen. John C. Flournoy Jr. assumed command of 4th Air Force in a ceremony at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Nov. 3.Before arriving at March, Flournoy commanded the Air Reserve Personnel Center at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. He replaced Maj. Gen. Mark A. Kyle, who moved to Dobbins ARB, Ga., to
Nov. 2, 2013 315th Airmen participate in annual Charleston Veteran's Day parade Members of the 315th Airlift Wing participated in the annual Charleston Veteran's Day parade in Charleston's downtown historic district Sunday. The parade was organized by the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and included marching bands, historic military vehicles, floats, motorcycle groups and