Air Force leaders collaborate on total force future

Air Force senior leaders are looking at ways to balance the ratio of regular and reserve component Airmen to create the most effective and efficient combat capability in austere budget times. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley is leading collaborative efforts among Regular Air Force, Air

We have a lot to be thankful for

Thanksgiving is more than a day off and an abundance of great food - it's a time to enjoy with family and friends and to reflect on everything for which we are thankful. As the commander of the 315th Airlift Wing I can see a lot of things that those of us who choose to serve our country in uniform

Commentary: Stenner's holiday message to Citizen Airmen

Citizen Airmen,As we celebrate the holidays and prepare for the challenges of 2012, I want to thank you for serving our nation. This is the time of year when we spend quality time with family and friends, and I encourage you to relax and enjoy the season. While the holidays are a great time to slow

Stenner debuts quarterly video messages

Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve, debuts a new quarterly video message this week. The commander talks about the current budget situation, the road ahead and concludes with a unit "shout-out." Click here to view the current

Team Charleston take two 4th Air Force top honors

Two members from the 315th Airlift Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. were recently awarded the 2011 4th Air Force Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award for their excellence in technological maintenance. The award, named after Lt. General (Ret.) Leo Marquez, whose career in

Almost there - Final thoughts for the ORI

In my last article, I used the analogy describing our ORI preparation as using a crawl, walk and run methodology. Well, it's time to start running. We have worked hard accomplishing multiple local exercises and two 121 AEW fly aways. We have the right people with the right equipment and most

Commentary: ...a prayer of thanksgiving

"If the only prayer you ever prayed was a prayer of thanksgiving - it would be enough." I don't remember where I ran across this saying or who said, but it has become one of my favorites. In the hustle and daily grind of life we can easily be overwhelmed with family and work issues. We can dwell on

50th CFC anniversary a success

The 315th Airlift Wing's Combined Federal Campaign contribution season ended November 12 with more than $11,600 collected, surpassing the wing goal of $10,000. "Total contributions were an increase of more than 40% over last year's total collected," Senior Master Sergeant Brad Levander, 81st Aerial

New air field sign marks 315th WWII contributions

315th Airmen participate in the annual Charleston Veteran's Day parade

More than 70 members of the 315th Airlift Wing participated in the annual Charleston Veteran's Day parade downtown. The parade was organized by the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and according to news reports, was the largest Charleston VA parade in history.The 315th line up started with a color