Aug. 8, 2010 Prepping for the ORI: Finding out what it is, what's the point and what's our part The three wings of Joint Base Charleston are gearing up for our next ORI.Charleston's operational readiness inspection is scheduled to take place Nov. 29 - Dec. 6, 2011, which signals the beginning of the ORI prep season for reservists here in the 315th Airlift Wing. "Right now, we are about 15
Aug. 8, 2010 560 RHS helps Navajo families out West As the early morning sun begins to light up the sky in western New Mexico, more than twenty members from the 560th Red Horse Squadron are starting their day.These Airmen are in Gallup, N.M., building homes for needy families who are part of the Navajo Indian Nation.This project, headed up by the
Aug. 6, 2010 Air Force primed to adopt official motto Seeking an enduring and distinctive way to reflect the Air Force's cultural identity and adapt to changing missions, senior leaders have solicited feedback from Airmen to help develop potential mottos, officials said Aug. 2."The intent is to create a phrase that captures the spirit of the Air Force,
Aug. 4, 2010 Current, former Airmen eligible for stop loss special pay Thousands of current and former Airmen remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center.Air Force people eligible include active, retired and former members as well as
Aug. 4, 2010 315th Airlift Wing promotions Congratulations to all of our enlisted members who were promoted in the month of August.Tech SergeantGerald Jones 315th Maintenance SquadronJenelle Schroeder 315th Aerospace Medicine SquadronStaff SergeantSamuel Cooper 701st Airlift
Aug. 3, 2010 Charleston maintainers sign off, maintain mission readiness Maintainers cleared write-ups big and small on a C-17 Globemaster III to keep the aircraft mission ready Aug. 3, 2010, at Charleston AFB, S.C.Joining forces daily, Airmen with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work hard to keep the airlifters
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