March 4, 2011 U.S. military aircraft to aid Egyptians leaving Libya President Barack Obama announced March 3 that he has approved the use of U.S. military aircraft to help Egyptians who have fled to the Tunisian border get back home to Egypt.Speaking from the White House, President Obama said the United States and the world continue "to be outraged by the appalling
March 2, 2011 Officials discuss future force mix, budget Building tighter budgets, balancing the Total Force mix, and ensuring Reserve programs can continue to support daily operations were some of the topics discussed at the Air Force Association's 2011 Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 17 and 18.All of these topics
March 1, 2011 ASC COMMANDER DELIVERS JOINT BASE CHARLESTON'S NEWEST JET A shiny new C-17 was delivered to Joint Base Charleston by Lt. Gen. Thomas Owen, Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center commander, Feb. 25, 2011 and during a planeside ceremony upon arrival the general handed keys to 315th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Steven Chapman. Col. Martha Meeker, 628th Air
Feb. 28, 2011 315th Airlift Wing February Spotlight Name: John W. Ellis II Rank: TSgtMilitary Job: 315TH AW Weapons Safety Manager Civilian Job: Trooper, South Carolina Highway PatrolFavorite part of being in the Air Force: Protecting and serving my country, by protecting my family, friends and the citizens of the United States. Proudly defending the
Feb. 27, 2011 SC CAP takes to the air with the 315 AW The warm weather and clear skies here made for a great day to fly an orientation flight and training mission aboard a C17 Globemaster III aircraft with members from the South Carolina Civil Air Patrol and 317th Airlift Squadron here Feb. 26, 2011.Young cadets and leadership from the SC CAP
Feb. 25, 2011 315th accepts newest C-17 to Charleston's fleet today The 315th Airlift Wing recieved it's latest C-17 today bringing Joint Base Charleston's number of C-17s to 61.The aircraft was flown from the Boeing assembly facility in Long Beach, Calif., by Col. Terry Lawrence, 315th AW Operations Group commander. Joining the aircraft's crew was Lt. Gen. Thomas
Feb. 24, 2011 'Military Saves Week' spotlights importance of saving Service members and their families should "start small and think big" when kick-starting a savings plan, a financial expert said Feb. 23."It's not what you make, it's what you keep," said Pam McClelland, a senior program analyst in the Pentagon's office of family policy and children and youth. "A
Feb. 23, 2011 President recommends $5 billion budget for Air Force Reserve Under the Fiscal 2012 President's Budget Request announced Feb. 14, Air Force Reserve Command is slated to receive an annual operating budget of $5.019 billion starting in October.The FY12 budget includes $1.7 billion for military personnel, $3.27 billion for operations and maintenance to pay for
Feb. 22, 2011 Commentary: 'A way out-My journey from the brink of suicide' I recently celebrated two important anniversaries. On Jan. 30, 2010, I decided when and how I was going to end my life. The night before, I went to bed and slept for two hours, as I had for the previous nine or so months. Once I was sure my wife was asleep, I got out my laptop and researched how
Feb. 22, 2011 Reservists deliver humanitarian supplies to the island nation of St. Lucia Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing delivered more than 11,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to the island nation of St. Lucia this past weekend.The mission involved a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft delivering humanitarian aid and school supplies valued at more than $72,000, courtesy of the Good News