Aug. 18, 2010 AF Reserve streamlines call-up process Air Force Reserve Command officials are proposing comprehensive changes to how reservist are managed and called to active duty based on lessons learned from nearly nine years of combat and surge operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.Collectively called "AFR 2012," this series of projects establishes a
Aug. 16, 2010 Free ticket, a night with the RiverDogs at The Joe The Charleston RiverDogs are scheduled to host Military Appreciation Night Aug. 19 at the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. All military members, retirees, DOD Civilians and dependents are invited to attend free of charge, and tickets for the event are available at the 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Aug. 13, 2010 315th AW Airman captures ALS Leadership Award Senior Airman Dennis Pettit, 315th Airlift Wing reservist, captured the Airman Leadership School Leadership Award during the graduation ceremony Aug. 12, 2010, at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. The award is given to one outstanding Airman, nominated by the class, and ultimately chosen by the school
Aug. 12, 2010 Charleston Reservist--Warrior of the Week at Bagram Airfield Staff Sgt. Michael Martin is this week's 455th Air Expeditionary Wing's Warrior of the Week.He is member of the short take offs and landings flight assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron. His primary duties include inbound and outbound flight documentation. He creates daily reports
Aug. 12, 2010 AFRC HQs risk management and the Critical Days of Summer As we finish the first two thirds of the 2010 Critical Days of Summer Campaign let's take a moment and reflect on where we want be. At the endow week eight the Air Force had lost five airmen. At the same point in last year's campaign the Air Force had already lost 11 members and in the 2008
Aug. 11, 2010 Hurricane Season: Be prepared We are getting set to enter the busiest part of hurricane season which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. During that time, 79 percent of tropical storms and hurricanes form between August and October, and the season peaks on September 10. Dr. Bill Gray of Colorado State University updated his forecast
Aug. 11, 2010 Back to school success starts at home With the kids heading back to school, parents are preparing for the new school year as well, purchasing new school clothes, school supplies and most importantly, setting the stage for school success.But how can parents create an environment where a student can excel? What are some of the things
Aug. 10, 2010 Officials create faster health care application process for veterans As part of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki's effort to streamline access to benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs officials have removed the signature requirement for veterans who electronically submit an online 10-10EZ "Application for Health Benefits." "This singular action will
Aug. 10, 2010 "BOMBS AWAY" "Fire in the hole," yelled Tech. Sgt. Levi Kemp as he demonstrated the correct way to alert people that a bomb was about to go off. Seconds later it did, almost knocking everyone standing around off their feet. "That was only 5 pounds of C-4," he said proudly. "Can you imagine what it's like with 10
Aug. 9, 2010 Team Charleston Spotlight Charleston Spotlight QuestionnaireName: Tech. Sgt. Wendi J. HymanHometown: Charleston, S.C.Military Job: 317th Airlift Squadron aviation resource managerCivilian Job: 317 AS Air Reserve Technician (ART) aviation resource managerFavorite part of being in the Air Force Reserve: Contributing to the