Aug. 5, 2011 First ORE Complete 315th Airlift Wing members and their active duty counterparts participated in an Operational Readiness Exercise at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss., July 26 - Aug 2. In the scenario, Joint Base Charleston members deployed to Nagoya, Japan in support of Operation Crisis Look, a
Aug. 1, 2011 Capitol Hill reviews Reserve role, budget, mobilization As Congress debates ways to address the federal debt ceiling, reserve component military leaders were on Capitol Hill recently to testify and answer questions about retaining operational roles, changes to mobilization and future budget challenges.Led by chairman Joe Wilson, of S.C., and ranking
July 27, 2011 315th Cookbook seeking recipe submissions Connie Danbury of the 315th Operations Support Squadron has put together several cookbooks for the 315th Airlift Wing and Operations Group over the years. This will be the third edition. She asks that members share their favorite recipes and helpful hints in preparation of these meals. We would love
July 25, 2011 DoD re-evaluating retirement determinations for some veterans The DoD Physical Disability Board of Review is re-evaluating Medical Evaluation Board and Physical Evaluation Board disability ratings for some Veterans medically separated between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2009, to ensure a correct disability retirement determination was made. Veterans
July 23, 2011 Charleston's football team hosts Thank You to Heroes Night Servicemembers and families of the 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. are invited to attend Thank You to Heroes Night with the lowcountry's hometown soccer team, the Charleston Battery, Saturday July 30 or Friday August 12 at Blackbaud Stadium located at Daniel Island. There will be a
July 19, 2011 When others can't do it, Air Force turns to the HORSE A simplistic view of them is that they are the Air Force equivalent of The Extreme Makeover team since these Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers can build something from nothing in no time.More commonly known as the 560th RED HORSE, the unit was activated here March
July 14, 2011 Denton Program benefits needy people around the globe Jim Bailey helps impoverished people around the world by helping to get donated clothing, food and medical supplies delivered to Latin America, Afghanistan and other countries in need.Mr. Bailey manages logistics for the Denton Program at Joint Base Charleston. The program allows non-government
July 11, 2011 315th announces quarterly award winners for 2nd quarter The selection boards for airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, junior officer and field grade officer have selected the following winners for April to June 2011. Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Evette Washington, 315th Maintenance Squadron NCO of the Quarter: Staff Sgt. Sheryl
July 10, 2011 Fallen Airman continues to inspire A memorial service for Senior Airmen Casey Jackson, a Reservist with the 315th Airlift Wing was held on July 9, at the Joint Base Charleston Chapel. A Communication, Navigation and Mission Systems apprentice since 2009, Airmen Jackson was on active duty here when he was diagnosed with leukemia.
July 10, 2011 Charleston River Dogs to honor 315th AW Reservist Technical Sergeant Kelly Dixon, 315th Airlift Wing was scheduled to be recognized by the Charleston River Dogs and the Charleston chapter of Women in Defense during an on-field ceremony for her nomination as Military Woman of the Year, on July 9, but due to inclement weather the game was regrettably