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
Oct. 30, 2013 Remember the Dos and Don'ts of political activity Whether you are a federal employee or member of the U.S. military, there are certain restrictions when deciding to become involved in the political process. DoDD 1344.10 and 5 U.S.C Sections 7321-7326 list the restrictions for military members and federal employees regarding partisan and nonpartisan
Oct. 30, 2013 Latest Denton delivery brings big smiles to Haiti children One of the most rewarding missions the 315th Airlift Wing has is its participation in the Denton Cargo program to deliver humanitarian supplies to those in need but not everybody sees the most rewarding part - the thankful people whose lives are directly touched by these acts.This past weekend,
Oct. 30, 2013 Leaders advise against merging Guard, Reserve Air Force Reserve leaders told members of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force that merging the Air Force Reserve with the Air National Guard would create little value and cause numerous adverse impacts - detracting from the broader goal of improving the Air Force
Oct. 29, 2013 AF leaders describe future force under sequestration Two senior Air Force leaders testified before Congress Oct. 23, along with their Army and Navy counterparts on the impact of the continuing resolution and sequestration on the service's acquisition and modernization programs.Dr. William LaPlante, the principal deputy to the secretary of the Air