Oct. 19, 2010 Tops In Blue seeks new talent Oct. 21 in North Charleston During the upcoming Tops In Blue performance, talent scouts will be available to help answer prospective performers' questions. The team will be performing their show, We Believe at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center next to the Coliseum on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The added bonus for Air Force
Oct. 18, 2010 315th AW pilot soars to victory at Ford Ironman World Championship "I was beginning to get cold and my body was shivering," said Capt. Jamie Turner. "I was 100 yards from the beach, and I had been treading water for 30 minutes. Finally, I heard the gun and that is when it all started." Captain Turner, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 317th Airlift Squadron
Oct. 13, 2010 Military Ball tickets going fast If you've never been to a military ball, then Saturday, Oct. 23 is a night you want to mark on your calendar. That evening, Charleston will see its first ever, joint service military ball in the Charleston area.On bases around the world, each branch of the military usually holds an evening of
Oct. 13, 2010 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the Air Force motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of
Oct. 8, 2010 315th AW pilot to compete in 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship Capt. Jamie Turner, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 317th Airlift Squadron here, is scheduled to compete in the Ford Ironman World Championship Oct. 9 in Kona, Hawaii. Captain Turner qualified for the event with a second place finish in her age group at the Florida Ironman in Panama City,
Oct. 6, 2010 Patriot Golf Classic Nov 13 and 14 Sands Resorts and The American Veterans Traveling Tribute, on behalf of The Fort Jackson - Palmetto State Chapter for the Association of the United States Army will host the 2nd Annual Patriot Golf Classic on Sunday, 14 November 2010 at Legends Golf Resort - The Parkland. The Tournament is the only
Oct. 5, 2010 315th AW firefighters return from RAF Mildenhall Fire fighters from the 315th Civil Engineer Flight fire component, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, returned Sept. 20 from a deployment to Royal Air Force Base Mildnehall, United Kingdom. Chief Master Sgt. Kelvin Turner, 315th AW fire chief, led a team of nine firefighters supplementing
Oct. 5, 2010 Chief Futrell's retirement ceremony pays tribute to nation's flag Chief Master Sgt. Benson S. Futrell, 315th Airlift Wing command chief master sergeant, was honored during a retirement ceremony Oct. 3 at the Joint Base Charleston, S.C. flagpole. Chief Futrell's retirement marks the culmination of 33 years of honorable service in the U.S. Air Force.When deciding on
Oct. 4, 2010 Command chief honored by 5K run prior to retirement The 315th Airlift Wing hosted a 5K run Oct. 2 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The run was in honor of Chief Master Sgt. Ben Futrell who is retiring as the 315 AW command chief master sergeant. Many members of the 315 AW have acknowledged that Chief Futrell is a role model of fitness. He exercises
Oct. 4, 2010 Health and wellness fair draws Armed Services Blood Progam The Armed Services Blood Program participated in the 315th Airlift Wing health and wellness fair Oct. 2 at the Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Charleston Fitness and Sports Center. The ASBP is the official U.S. military blood program, and each donation serves as a vital link to military service members