Jan. 20, 2011 Changes coming to the Post-9/11 GI-Bill The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was recently signed into law. Effective Aug. 1, 2009, but not payable until Oct. 1, 2011-- Certain National Guard members mobilized on Title 32 orders on, or after, Sept. 11, 2001 are now eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and any
Jan. 19, 2011 Civic leaders take flight Civic leaders from the 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. and 919th Special Operations Wing, Duke Field, Fla. joined flight crew and leadership during a two-day training mission and tour of Nellis AFB, Nev. Jan. 13-14, 2011. The educational tour encompassed several mission briefings
Jan. 19, 2011 Commentary: How to recover from holiday debt The holidays are over and the decorations are put away. Maybe, or soon, you will receive the inevitable, unwanted gift that all are sure to receive regardless of if you have been naughty or nice -- your bills for last month's purchases. If a cold sweat is forming on your brow as you read this, take
Jan. 14, 2011 315th Announces Annual Award Winners The selection boards for the Airman, Noncommissioned Officer, Senior Noncommissioned Officer, Company Grade Officer, Field Grade Officer and First Sergeant of the Year, calendar year 2010 selected the following winners:Airman of the Year - Senior Amn. John Johnson, AESNCO of the Year - Tech. Sgt
Jan. 13, 2011 2011 Community Assessment Survey participation crucial for success The Integrated Delivery System (IDS) Working Group is sponsoring the 2011 Community Assessment Survey of servicemembers, spouses, reservists, reserve spouses, and civilians. Approximately 40,000 reservists will be surveyed across 36 reserve installations. Air Force reserve members will be randomly
Jan. 10, 2011 Winterizing your car, safety If you don't have to drive--don't! But if you must, driving in the winter means snow, sleet, and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforseen dangers. To help you make it safely through winter, here are some suggestions from the National Safety Council
Jan. 10, 2011 Team Charleston January spotlight Name: Rashard CoaxumRank: Senior AirmanMilitary Job: Public AffairsCivilian Job: Mount Pleasant Police DepartmentFavorite part of being in the Air Force: I get to go places, meet new people, and have new experiences that I wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to have anywhere else.Biggest Pet Peeve:
Jan. 10, 2011 Free resources to start a business While the cleaning begins from the holidays and the relatives depart, individuals are left to ponder the upcoming New Year.As a reservist, there are many things to think about such as choosing between an employer sponsored healthcare plan or Tricare, personal finances, advancing one's education,
Jan. 10, 2011 January enlisted promotions Senior Master SergeantFletcher L. Williams Jr. 315th Security Forces SquadronMaster SergeantHoward Jackson 81st Aerial Port SquadronTechnical SergeantJacqueline N. Cannick 315th Aerospace Medicine SquadronAndrew D. Dorman 81st Aerial Port SquadronJoshua R.
Jan. 7, 2011 Get two free tickets to see Kid Rock with Get 1 Now Program For those who like to rock, mark the calendar for Feb. 16, 2011. Reservists can obtain two complimentary VIP tickets*, and a backstage photo with Kid Rock, who is scheduled to perform at the North Charleston Coliseum at 7 p.m., through a partnership with the Air Force Reserve's Get 1 Now