Sept. 8, 2010 Tricare Retired Reserve launches For the first time, members of the Retired Reserve who are not yet age 60, the so-called "gray area" retirees, can purchase TRICARE health coverage for themselves and their eligible family members with the Sept. 1, 2010 launch of TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR). "This new program offers a health
Sept. 7, 2010 315th Airlift Wing promotions Congratulations to all of our enlisted members who were promoted in the month of September.Master SergeantBarbara J. Brown 315th Maintenance GroupAngela S. Harvey 38th Aerial Port SquadronWendi J. Hyman 317th Airlift SquadronMason J. Poe
Sept. 6, 2010 Leaders issue Labor Day message The Air Force's top leaders remind the entire Air Force family to minimize safety risks this weekend and beyond in a Labor Day 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 issued the following
Sept. 2, 2010 10,000 register for AF Marathon Air Force Marathon officials registered runner No. 10,000, surpassing a long-standing goal for the 14-year-old event.There is still a few weeks before the 5K run Sept. 17, and the full marathon, half marathon and 10K run on Sept. 18. Registration for the half marathon reached its limit of runners
Aug. 31, 2010 ESGR Bosslift--strength through employer support. Twenty employers and civic leaders from all over the state of South Carolina participated in a two day tour of Charleston AFB, S.C., Aug. 30-31. The 315th Airlift Wing hosted the event which was sponsored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The two-day trip was coordinated to give the
Aug. 30, 2010 Air Force officials discuss training, energy compatibility The undersecretary of the Air Force and representatives from government, industry and the Department of Defense kicked off the three-day Nevada Forum here Aug. 24 to brainstorm ideal ways to blend military missions with renewable energy projects.Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin C. Conaton, the
Aug. 27, 2010 Post 9/11 GI Bill, dependent transfer information For Airmen that meet the minimum requirements for Post 9/11 GI Bill eligibility, the law does allow the transfer of education benefits (TEB) to an eligible dependent. To transfer benefits to a spouse, the member must have completed at least six years active duty or selected reserve service. To
Aug. 25, 2010 Commissary eggs unaffected by recall As of Aug. 19, military commissaries are not affected by the massive Wright County Egg voluntary recall, Defense Commissary Agency food safety officials reported. Although the commissaries may carry some of the brands mentioned in the Aug. 13 recall action, the eggs sold in military stores are not
Aug. 24, 2010 Veterans encouraged to submit claims for retroactive stop loss In working closely with the Office of the Secretary of Defense staff on a congressional action involving veterans submitting claims for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay, major command and wing level officials are working to inform veterans who were affected by stop loss. Eligible Airmen include
Aug. 23, 2010 Servicemembers, families honored at The Joe The Charleston RiverDogs hosted Military Appreciation Night Aug. 19, at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park here.Force Protection sponsored the event to honor servicemembers who have recently returned home from deployment. Military members, retirees, DOD civilians and dependents enjoyed a night of food,