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,
Aug. 21, 2010 The dangers of electronic cigarettes Commentary by Lieutenant General Charles B. Green, Surgeon General of the Air Force.Electronic cigarettes, also known as "e-cigs," are battery operated devices that look like conventional cigarettes. The e-cig contains a cartridge filled with nicotine, which is delivered to the user as a vapor.
Aug. 20, 2010 Chaplain's UTA thought for the day Jerry Clower tells a story about Uncle Versie and his 12 or so sons. Seems there was one piece of chicken left one night at dinner. With every one eyeing that last piece of chicken, the lights flickered off. In the dark Uncle Versie started screaming bloody murder. When the light came back on there
Aug. 20, 2010 315th AW lieutenant colonel promotions announced The commander of the 315th Airlift Wing here announced the results of the Calendar 2010 Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Mandatory Board Promotion Selection results. Congratulations to all the following promotees:BALL, DAVID S. 315th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Aug. 20, 2010 Are you helping the enemy - Social media in today's war I know, I know, we hear it all the time; OPSEC, watch what you say, watch what you do, but with the current trend of putting your business "out there," do we really stop and think about the pictures and information we post on social networking sites? The short answer is no.According to an Air Force