Dec. 16, 2010 Most housing rates dip for 2011 as pay, subsistence increase Most military housing allowance rates will decrease slightly for 2011, but servicemembers will receive, on average, as much or slightly more money than they did this year, Defense Department officials said Dec. 15.Cheryl Anne Woehr, a housing allowance program analyst, said overall rates are fairly
Dec. 14, 2010 Outstanding 315th civilian wins Air Force award Kenneth Ritsema, an aviation resource management assistant with the 315th Operation Support Squadron, earned the Outstanding Air Force Aviation Resource Manager of the Year Award in the civilian technician category for 2009."During this period, Mr. Ritsema performed phenomenally, ensuring mission
Dec. 14, 2010 Air Force leaders issue holiday message -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:As we celebrate the holidays, please take the opportunity to reflect on our many
Dec. 13, 2010 Air Force officials release findings on Alaska C-17 fatal mishap Officials at Headquarters Pacific Air Forces released the results of their investigation Dec. 10 into a fatal C-17 Globemaster III aircraft mishap July 28 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, directed an investigation into the incident which
Dec. 13, 2010 Thunderbirds scheduled for Charleston Air Expo 2011 The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", members of the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev., released their 2011 schedule of appearances to include the Charleston Air Expo April 9. The squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six
Dec. 10, 2010 Award winners recognized at wing commander's call The following award winners were recognized by Col. Steven Chapman, 315th AW wing commander, at wing commanders calls held December UTA. Meritorious Service MedalLt Col Connie Alge SVFCapt William J. Lewis PACMSgt Karen Chisolm MSSSMSgt Linda Sturgeon MSSMSgt Ronnie Leak AMXS2009 AF
Dec. 8, 2010 AMC restructuring will enhance air mobility Mobility Airmen, it's an honor to announce that beginning Jan. 7, 2011, the command is realigning its structure to better meet the challenges of our ever-evolving mission. These changes will remain largely transparent for most of you. However, the net effect will enable 18th Air Force to focus on
Dec. 8, 2010 Santa's little helpers use cookies to spread holiday cheer While the temperature outside was a bit frightful, the mood was quite delightful in the base chapel annex Dec. 8. Donning reindeer antlers, Santa caps and holiday sweaters, about a dozen members of the Team Charleston Spouses Club showed up at the crack of dawn to stuff holiday cookies in bags and
Dec. 7, 2010 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Honoring history through today's service "A date which will live in infamy." President Roosevelt broadcast those words in his opening speech to Congress and the world the day following the attack on Pearl Harbor Naval Base 69 years ago. These powerful words inspired Congress to declare war within an hour against Japan and its allies. I
Dec. 7, 2010 Reservist earns award for Get 1 Now Program "Birds of a feather tend to flock together" sounds like an old cliché, but it holds true when referring prospective servicemembers to a recruiter in order to build a strong and viable Air Force Reserve. It also helps to be rewarded for one's efforts.Just ask Senior Airman Allancia Sorhaindo, a