Sept. 3, 2009 Opportunities for Reservist birth appreciation for brothers in arms As I write this I know my words won't give justice to these stories and the individuals they're about. It is often said that not enough is done to accurately highlight the sacrifices made to advance freedom and to protect this country. And it's true. Not enough can be said or done, but we must
Sept. 2, 2009 315th Airlift Wing’s newest Lieutenant Colonels The following individuals are members of the 315th Airlift Wing who were recently selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Name Unit Beardsley, Darryl J. 701 AS Bishop, Derek G. 317 AS Camp, Cynthia B. 315 AES Cook, Micheal R. Jr. 317 AS Cooperman, David M. 317 AS Cottrell, Sherman L. 701 AS
Aug. 31, 2009 Canadian Forces College Hosts International Junior Officer Seminar Airmen, soldiers and sailors from six NATO countries participated in the 2009 International Junior Officer Development Seminar held at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 17-21. The week long seminar focusing on international relations, hosted 40 officers from the United
Aug. 27, 2009 Lt Col appreciates southern hospitality The commander of the 315th Airlift Wing, Colonel Steven Chapman, would like to share the gratitude he received from Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Richard T. Ford, Sr. on the warm hospitality he received during the Wing's 40th Anniversary Gala event. Lt. Col. (ret) Ford was a World War II C-47 pilot.
Aug. 27, 2009 Force structure changes discussed at mass briefing A proposal for the 315th Airlift Wing to reduce the wing's overall manning by 215 part-time reserve positions and eight full-time positions was discussed Sunday during a mass briefing at the Charleston Air Force Base Theater. "This is an introduction for our folks to help inform them of career
Aug. 19, 2009 315th member selected as ALS distinguished graduate Members of the 315th Airlift Wing pose with family and wing leadership, during the Airman Leadership School graduation held at the Charleston Club. Senior Airman Juanita Brown, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was selected as a distinguished graduate.
Aug. 19, 2009 Security forces Airmen return from Iraq Thirteen Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing's Security Forces Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., returned to Charleston yesterday after more than six months in Iraq. The Air Force Reserve security forces members were deployed to Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, since February and were responsible for
Aug. 13, 2009 Effectiveness and efficiency: keys to smart operations, Air Force success As Unit Compliance Inspection teams depart a base following detailed inspections designed to ensure effective operations and competent use of resources and programs, they leave a trail of improvements for units to make in order to continue meeting mission requirements safely and efficiently. After
Aug. 12, 2009 The 'happy' medium between OPSEC and social networking: Can it be achieved? I can recall sitting in my office at Kelly AFB, Texas, when I first realized e-mail was going to revolutionize our way of doing business. I remember thinking to myself, "Wow, I just got an e-mail from a two-star general congratulating me on my promotion to lieutenant colonel." In the olden days, I
Aug. 10, 2009 Forty and fabulous: Reflecting on the past, looking to the future Military members, family and friends associated with the 315th Airlift Wing, both past and present, gathered together August 7 - 8 to celebrate the 40th anniversary and remember the rich history of Charleston's reserve wing. "This was a great way for the wing to, not only commemorate those who came