July 17, 2013 Hagel speaks with 315 AW Reservists during Joint Base Charleston visit Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke with members of the 315th Airlift Wing here today as part of his tour of military bases in the Southeast United States.Senior Master Sgt. April Hamilton and 2nd Lt. Jason Foster represented the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron in the base's Air Force
July 17, 2013 Hagel talks sequestration with Joint Base Charleston civilians Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel discussed sequestration and defense budget cuts with several hundred Air Force civilian employees at Joint Base Charleston at a town hall today at the conclusion of his tour of the base.He opened the discussion by thanking the entire military family - those in uniform,
July 16, 2013 Sequestration impact looms despite resumed flying operations Air Force leaders announced July 15 that flying training would resume at numerous units, bringing an end to the three-month halt that resulted from the budget sequestration reductions. Congress approved a $1.8 billion reprogramming request that transferred money from several programs to pay for
July 13, 2013 315 AW earns Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Air Force Reserve Command announced Thursday the 315th Airlift Wing is being awarded an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for accomplishments during 2012.The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award was authorized by the Department of the Air Force General Order Number 1, Jan. 6, 1954. The citation is
July 13, 2013 315AW Command Chief earns Influential Woman in Business award Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning, 315th Airlift Wing command chief master sergeant, was named one of Charleston's Influential Women in Business at an awards luncheon on Daniel Island July 11.The Charleston Regional Business Journal selected Manning as a winner in the Volunteer category. Manning leads
July 11, 2013 Hagel Details Defense 'Plan B' if Sequestration Continues If sequestration continues into fiscal year 2014, the Defense Department will be forced to consider involuntary reductions-in-force for the civilian workforce, draconian cuts to military personnel accounts and a virtual halt to military modernization, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a letter
July 9, 2013 Defense Department Will Muscle Through Furlough Period As DOD enters the furlough period, the department will concentrate on the core mission of defending the United States and its interests, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said July 8."That's where our center of gravity is during this furlough period," Little said.Because of sequestration,
July 9, 2013 AF leaders stand behind civilians during tough furlough times Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following furlough message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:As you all know, Department of Defense civilian furloughs begin this week. With few exceptions, our civilian Airmen face
July 2, 2013 Senior leaders remember fallen heroes on America's birthday Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody send the following Independence Day message to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force:Happy Birthday, America! For 237 years, our Nation has been built
July 1, 2013 315 AW Reservists win big at 2013 Salute to Military awards ceremony Community service was the main fare Thursday at the annual Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Salute to the Military Awards Ceremony held at the North Charleston Coliseum and members of the 315th Airlift Wing had a very strong showing taking home half of the evening's awards.The event gives the