Aug. 2, 2010 Do's and don'ts for this year's election season When it comes to the democratic process, everyone is encouraged to register to vote, study the issues and candidates, and ultimately vote as part of their civic obligations.Beyond these basic actions, as primary and general elections approach, military members and Department of Defense civilian
July 29, 2010 So, you think you're smarter than a 5th grader? Throughout a given week across America, many enjoy popular programming which provides entertainment of individuals placed in the academic spotlight, but few laugh when it's for real.Sweaty palms, almost clammy. Dry mouth and weak knees. Every thought from a late night study session is clinging for
July 28, 2010 Charleston's Mini-C-17 team seeking new members The "Spirit of Hope, Liberty & Freedom" may be small but it does a lot to represent Charleston Air Force Base. Making appearances at everything from baseball games and parades to company picnics and even the courtyard at the Pentagon, the miniature replica of the C-17 Globemaster III is always a
July 28, 2010 Chaplain candidates train to honor the fallen Two 315th Airlift Wing chaplains conducted casualty ramp training on a C-17 Globemaster III here July 27.The training walked through the steps of a ramp ceremony which gives honor to a fallen servicemember as he is loaded onto the ramp of a transport plane for his final journey home.Thirty Air Force
July 27, 2010 Chaplain's thought of the day Commentary--Last week I was reminded of my favorite story about Mother Teresa. It involves a western tourist watching her as she stoops to serve a needy person in Calcutta. I can't recall the particular act of mercy in the story: she was washing the sores of leper or helping a homeless person at
July 26, 2010 Chaplain candidates keep the faith during intense Air Force experience Thirty chaplain candidates, participating in the Air Force Chaplain Candidate Intensive Internship Program, arrived arrived here July 24.Charleston AFB was the second stop for the candidates. They are touring five bases in four and a half weeks.The CCIIP tour is structured to give the candidates an
July 25, 2010 Charleston Airmen defeat summer heat Three communication and navigation specialist beat the heat and replaced a very high frequency (VHF) antenna connector July 23, 2010, at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.With the temperature close to 100 degrees, the Charleston Airmen were able to replace the bad connector and stay cool inside the
July 22, 2010 Joint Base Protocol Tip of the Week Many wonder what protocol is and how it is relevant to us as military members. Protocol can be defined as "the set of rules, customs and regulations, prescribing good manners in official life and in ceremonies involving governments, nations and their representatives." (Sand, 2002)Examples include:
July 21, 2010 The ribbon is yellow, the program is pure gold For members of the 315th Airlift Wing, deployments are a way of life. Airmen serve their country at home, in remote locations or any place duty calls.Each deployment stimulates questions and some form of natural anxiety. Families are left behind, civilian jobs are put on hold, and communities are
July 19, 2010 Air Force launches new uniform website Air Force officials launched a new public website this month to help educate and inform Airmen about the service's dress and appearance standards and policies. Air Force Directorate of Service's Uniforms and Recognition Branch officials, in conjunction with officials from the Air Force Personnel