Dec. 14, 2009 Two in a row: Team Charleston wins second consecutive Daedalian Trophy The 437th and the 315th Airlift Wing Maintenance Groups have distinguished themselves by being awarded the 2009 Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy for the second year in a row. The Daedalian Trophy is an annual award given to the best maintenance groups in the Air Force. Team Charleston will
Dec. 9, 2009 Gliding back in time Members of the 317th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. had a lesson in history on a recent mission when they helped bring back a living piece of it for the National Museum of the Air Force in Dayton, Ohio on Dec. 9, 2009.In post World War I German pilots were not allowed to fly
Dec. 8, 2009 Wing says goodbye to Maintenance Group Commander Colonel James Joyce, 315th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group commander is presented with his retirement certificate from Col. Steven Chapman during a retirement ceremony held on Saturday. Col. Joyce served his country honorably for nearly 40-years. A new MXG commander will officially take command on
Dec. 7, 2009 Team Charleston spouses sending deployed personnel a taste of home Spouses from Team Charleston are holding an on-base cookie drive Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 with the purpose of sending cookies to deployed troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military spouses will be on-hand from 8 a.m. - noon at the Passenger Terminal located on Charleston Air Force Base."The cookie drive
Dec. 4, 2009 Commander reflects on first six months on the job It has been over six months since Janet and I arrived at Charleston AFB and the 315 AW; rest assure, we love it! We were welcomed with open arms and a long list of recommended restaurants; needless to say I've stepped up my Fit-to-Fight activities. Janet and I thank everyone for such a warm
Dec. 2, 2009 AFRC commander sends holiday wishes As we enter the holiday season and prepare for the new year, I want to thank you, your families and your employers for the many sacrifices made this year for our great nation.The holidays provide all of us an opportunity to thank our friends and families for their support throughout the year. To the
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.