Jan. 7, 2013 Fiscal cliff legislation affects military, civilian paychecks The legislation President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 postponed the fiscal cliff and means changes to military and civilian paychecks, Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials said today.The legislation increases Social Security withholding taxes to 6.2 percent. For the past two years during
Jan. 3, 2013 E.R. in the sky Moving wounded heroes off the battlefield to hospitals sometimes thousands of miles away is no easy task, but the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes it look easy. These flying medical pros are responsible for saving lives and train hard for this unique Air Force Reserve mission."It's a
Dec. 28, 2012 Air Force expands tobacco-free environments at base installations and services In accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, "Tobacco Use in the Air Force," tobacco use is prohibited on installations except in designated tobacco areas and housing units.The instruction, released in March 2012, expands tobacco-free environments, clarifies tobacco use restrictions in training
Dec. 26, 2012 Save energy over the holidays With many of our buildings being low-manned during the holiday season, we have an opportunity to save energy. Every 315th Airlift Wing member here can make positive contributions to reduce electrical consumption by: Turning off office lights and equipment not in use Consolidating work centers
Dec. 21, 2012 Panetta memo describes possible sequestration effects While many remain hopeful that Congress and the administration will reach a deal that avoids sequestration, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has issued a memo describing the potential implications of going over the fiscal cliff.Planning for the effects of an across-the-board cut in defense
Dec. 21, 2012 WINGS OF THE PHOENIX Armed with their Colt M-4 carbine assault rifles, body armor and a can-do attitude, three Phoenix Ravens of the 315th Security Forces Squadron from Joint Base Charleston gear up as they approach Apiay, Colombia ready to protect a $200 million aircraft and the crew operating it. "You go from zero to
Dec. 20, 2012 Help our brothers, sisters up in New Jersery during the holidays! 'tis the season for giving, and there's no better feeling than giving to those in need, especially when they are part of our Reserve family. For the folks with the 514th Air Mobility Wing up at the Hurricane Sandy ravaged Joint Base McGuire, N.J. it will be a different kind of holiday season. While
Dec. 19, 2012 Reservists deliver humanitarian supplies to the Caribbean Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing delivered more than 38,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to the island nations of St. Lucia and Haiti this past weekend.The missions involved two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft delivering humanitarian aid, medical and school supplies, food and construction
Dec. 19, 2012 Charleston's 560th RED HORSE bring construction expertise to Southwest Asia Throughout the Air Force, units depend on each other to successfully complete the mission. For example, without supply, maintainers wouldn't have the parts needed to make repairs. Very few units can function independent of other support elements. Here at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, there is
Dec. 18, 2012 Have an enjoyable, safe holiday As we get ready to celebrate the holidays with family and friends it's important to reflect on the many blessings we enjoy as Americans. It's also important to keep those who are deployed away from their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. The 315th Airlift Wing currently has about 160 Airmen