Dec. 1, 2009 It's begining to look a lot like Christmas As temperatures begin to drop and that familiar crisp December chill cools the lowcountry, Charleston Air Force Base is begining to look a little more festive. Life size greeting cards decorated by various base organizations welcome visitors to the instillation in what has become an annual event.
Nov. 30, 2009 Reservist's inspirational essay wins contest Captain Bryan Lewis of the 315th Airlift Wing public affairs office was recently honored with the winning submission to The Charleston Angler's Photo and Essay Contest. Capt. Lewis's inspirational tale titled "Yankee Luck" chronicles an amazing day of fishing on the Carolina coast with a group of
Nov. 25, 2009 Reserve aircrews hard at work through the holidays Holidays come and go - but the mission never stops for the men and women of the 315th Airlift Wing.
Nov. 23, 2009 Colonel Christopher W. Lentz assumes command of the 315th Aerospace Medicine Squadron In a ceremony held here on Nov. 22, Col. Christopher W. Lentz symbolically assumed command of the 315th AMDS.
Nov. 18, 2009 Airman reflects on Congressional visit Recently, Col. Steven Chapman, commander of the 315th Airlift Wing, completed his annual visit to Capitol Hill to visit with the local South Carolina Congressional delegation.During the visit, the commander informed members of Congress about the goings on in the 315 AW. The members of Congress who
Nov. 16, 2009 Train like they fight - Joint training mission prepares aircrews for wartime As the war in the Middle East continues to rage, the demands being placed on Reserve aircrew members are increasing to all time highs as they spend more time away from families and civilian careers. But one factor stays constant - their training.On a recent joint C-17 training mission with the 315th
Nov. 10, 2009 315th Airlift Wing participates in annual V.A. parade The 315th Airlift Wing participated in the Charleston Annual Tri-County Veteran's Day Parade Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 in downtown Charleston. This was the 12th annual parade sponsored by Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Center. The 315th AW had more than 200 members participate.
Nov. 9, 2009 315th Command Chief coaches team concept One of the first lessons we learn as children is how to play sports on a team. Under the watchful eye of their coach, the kids are formed into groups, taught the fundamentals of the game, practice working together playing the sport, and finally, they are put to the test by competing against other
Nov. 4, 2009 41st annual A/TA Conference offers career-broadening experiences, promotes idea of total force Over 4,000 Airmen - active duty, guard and reserve, Department of Defense civilians, industry partners and military families from across the force came together for the 41st annual Airlift Tanker Association (A/TA) Convention and Symposium at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel here Oct. 29 - Nov. 1. This
Nov. 2, 2009 Reservists make history at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force It's not every day that Air Force Reservists make history. Not the kind of history where you break records or are the first or last to do something, but these reservists are making history with their hands, one rivet, nail or screw at a time, by helping restore historic aircraft into pristine