March 18, 2013 Troop Talk special edition takes top award in Air Force media contest Troop Talk: Extreme Airlift took top honors in the documentary category of the 2012 Air Force Media Contest after winning first place at the Air Force Reserve Command level in the same category."I am proud ... to congratulate the 315 AW Public Affairs team for being recognized as First Place in the
March 18, 2013 81st APS earns two AFRC Logistics Readiness Awards The 315th Airlift Wing's 81st Aerial Port Squadron was named winner of two Air Force Reserve Command Logistics Readiness Awards last week. In the unit category, 81st APS was named Air Transportation Activity of the Year, and for the individual category, Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Lutz, 81st APS, won
March 18, 2013 Furlough to affect thrift savings plan contributions Federal civilian employees could see their Thrift Savings Plan contributions reduced if furloughs take effect.The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve."Employees who have selected
March 15, 2013 Don't Drink and Drive while enjoying St. Patrick's Day Don't drink and drive this St. Patrick's Day weekend! Be safe while enjoying the holiday. Have a designated driver to help get you home safe.
March 13, 2013 Wing commander announces promotions to major 315th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. James Fontanella, announced this morning the wing's latest selection of officers to be promoted to major. The commander invites everyone to join him in congratulating the following individuals: Capt. Dustin Brisson, 317th Ailift Squadron Capt. Wayne Capps,
March 12, 2013 Furloughs Can Begin April 26, DOD Comptroller Says Unless Congress acts to end sequestration, furloughs for Defense Department civilian employees can begin April 26, the department's comptroller said here today.Robert F. Hale discussed the furlough planning process with a Pentagon audience. The comptroller also took questions sent in via Facebook
March 11, 2013 Sequestration impacts ripple across Air Force Air Force senior leaders issued updated guidance to leaders of Air Force major commands and addressed the service's Airmen last week on how the service will operate under sequestration and a continuing resolution for the remainder of the fiscal year.Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Jamie
March 7, 2013 Time Changes March 10 Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night this weekend. Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 10.
March 6, 2013 Commanders hold town hall to discuss civilian furloughs due to sequestration Civilians and dual-status Air Reserve Technicians filled the theater here today for a town-hall meeting to hear from wing commanders on base regarding sequestration and civilian furloughs. The meeting gave civilians and supervisors the opportunity to hear the official message on civilian furloughs,
March 6, 2013 Time now to get smart on sequestration, furlough Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta notified Congress recently that should sequestration occur, the Department of Defense will initiate furlough for its 800,000-plus civilian employees. Congressional notification is required at least 45 days from a planned furlough, with implementation