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  • Outstanding maintenance Airmen receive outstanding awards

    Two members of the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here, are the 2009 recipients of the Air Mobility Command Reserve Associate Maintenance awards. Capt. Cynthia A. Bass, the viper flight commander, was recognized as the AMC Outstanding Reserve Associate Officer of the Year. A Winnsboro native,

  • Taking flight--Airdrop pioneer delivers

    "I entered basic training with the desire to be a loadmaster and travel the world," said Johnny. "The flight doctor said that would not be possible. A hole was discovered in my eardrum."Johnny's dream of flying was shattered, and he considered not moving forward with a career in the United States

  • Visitors get a first hand look at Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program

    Ken Hundermer, loadmaster with the 317th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base S.C. and manager of the Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program here, lead members from U.S. Transcom and the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on a tour of a C-17 June 23. The visitors were able to see a C-17

  • IMA program to hire 1,600 by September

    The Individual Mobilization Augmentee program is set to hire 1,600 Airmen by September in positions opening worldwide in all career fields. Recent attrition rates and the rise of new positions have created a great need to grow the program. Unlike any other Air Force service member, IMAs have

  • Social networking and OPSEC: Can they coexist in today's Air Force?

    About a month and a half ago, when the Air Force opened its network to Internet-based capabilities - primarily social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, to name just a few - it also opened a virtual Pandora's Box of questions and concerns from Airmen at all levels.Can Airmen use

  • An Airman's reflection of Father's Day

    Commentary - When I hear songs from the 1970s, see snow falling to the ground, or simply smell fresh cut grass on a hot summer day, memories of time spent with my dad make my grown man's face light up with a little boy's smile. My dad and I live 700 miles apart, and we don't get to see each other

  • Consider the heat

    Temperatures and heat indexes are predicted to remain extreme during the day for the remainder of the week. Please take some time and review the heat stress guidance information below and remember to use caution throughout the summer when working or exercising outdoors. Heat Stress Symptoms:Heat

  • Charleston Spotlight

    Charleston Spotlight QuestionnaireName: (Rank, First, Last) Senior Airman Garland ColeHometown: Beaufort, S.C.Military Job: Personnel Journeyman, 38th Aerial Port SquadronFavorite part of being in the Air Force Reserve: I get to have a good civilian job and serve in the military at the same time. I

  • Wing picnic celebrates Air Force Families

    Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing here at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., came out in full force along with their families and friends for a free picnic held on base Saturday, June 12. The picnic celebrated the 2010 Year of the Air Force Family. The event boasted free food and lots of

  • 38th APS welcomes new commander

    Lieutenant Colonel Jerome McLin assumed command of the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base S.C. during a ceremony here June 13.Lt. Col. McLin assumed command from Lt. Col. Charles Drouillard who took command of the 81st APS in May.Lt. Col. McLin began his career at Charleston AFB in