Nov. 10, 2010 Duty to country: Reflecting on why we serve My career comes to a close as all good things do at some point in one's life. As I look back over these 37 years and wonder why did I choose this? I did not have to wonder very long or hard. I knew what my answer was right away. I felt it was my duty to serve my country and do it honorably.It was
Nov. 10, 2010 Don’t get burned by Spice Col. Steven J. Chapman, 315th Airlift Wing commander, wants to leave no doubt that use of synthetic drugs like Spice, which are banned by the Air Force, will not be tolerated."There is no gray area on this topic" Colonel Chapman said. "Using designer drugs, whether illegal or not, is prohibited by
Nov. 9, 2010 Team Charleston Spotlight November 2010 Name: David A. JacksonRank: Tech. Sgt.Military Job: Air Force Reserve RecruiterFavorite Part of being in the Air Force Reserve: Knowing what we do changes people's lives.Favorite TDY location and why: Diego Garcia 2002. Beer, beaches and bombs. What's not to love?Biggest pet peeve: Overly political
Nov. 8, 2010 315th AW participates in Charleston Veterans Day Parade Members of the 315 Airlift Wing here participated in the 10th annual Veteran's Day parade in downtown Charleston Sunday Nov. 7, presented by the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center.The parade drew a crowd of local Charlestonians and visitors alike who lined the historic streets waving
Nov. 8, 2010 315th AW prepares for ORI Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina participated in a mobility exercise during the Unit Training Assembly weekend. Members went through mobility lines where they received shots and updated their personal information while support personnel loaded pallets
Nov. 7, 2010 315th AW welcomes new command chief Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning exchanged a diamond for a star when she officially took the reins as the 315th Airlift Wing command chief master sergeant Monday, Nov. 1. The command chief is responsible for advising the commander on matters influencing the health, morale, and welfare of over 2500
Nov. 7, 2010 Commander, 22nd Air Force, visits Joint Base Charleston Major General James T. Rubeor, commander, 22nd Air Force headquartered at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia, visited with the men and women of the 315th Airlift Wing here at Joint Base Charleston Nov. 5-7. Since assuming command in April 2009, General Rubeor has made it his goal to visit with
Nov. 3, 2010 November enlisted promotions Congratulations to all of our enlisted Air Force Reservists who were promoted in the month of November.Senior Master SergeantZacharia S. Fleminig 560th Red Horse SquadronTechnical SergeantJohn W. Ellis II 315th Airlift WingSerena B. Nations
Nov. 3, 2010 Even one suicide is too many An alarming trend is happening in the Air Force, and we need your help. We've had a drastic increase this year in the number of suicides among total force Airmen -- active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilians. Last year we lost 84 Airmen by suicides; this year, we've nearly reached that number, and it
Nov. 3, 2010 "Top Dawg" A C-130 Hercules roared in the wind to the far left of the flight line; A C-5 was to the far right. In between were hundreds of Air Force Reserve Command personnel, mostly aerial porters. The atmosphere smelled of overcooked barbeque. Ear plugs diffused the deep vibrations only to softly tickle the