Sept. 25, 2009 Hot ticket Airmen and their families have until Monday, Sept 28, to purchase 2009 Air Force Ball tickets, which are $35 each. The Ball is scheduled for Oct. 3 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. For information about the Ball or to purchase tickets contact the 315th Public Affairs office at 963-2035 or
Sept. 14, 2009 Command Leadership Participates in EOD Training Major James Wood, commander of 315th Civil Engineering Flight, explains how explosive ordinance technicians use certain explosive materials to 315th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Steven Chapman and Command Chief Ben Futrell. Command leadership decided to participate in the required demolitions
Sept. 13, 2009 Briefing helps airmen ensure travel pay is processed quickly Captain Elizabeth Dietrich, 315th Airlift Wing Airlift Control Flight, conducted a briefing on Sunday intended to give reservists some guidance that would help ensure their travel vouchers are paid in the minimum possible time. The briefing included specific instructions and guidance that Capt.
Sept. 13, 2009 Day of Caring - Wing gives back to the community Members of the 315th Airlift Wing recently volunteered to give back to the community by participating in the United Way's National Day of Caring. Various members of the wing volunteered to support four local charitable projects Friday in order to give back to the local community. According to the
Sept. 10, 2009 CFC kicks off Sept. 16 On your mark, get set, give. The 2009 Combined Federal Campaign will kick off for Team Charleston Sept. 16 during a CFC kick off breakfast held at the Charleston Club beginning at 7:30 a.m. While the wing has not set a monetary goal, it's important to make sure everyone has the opportunity to give.
Sept. 9, 2009 315th Airlift Wing delivers needed supplies to Central America A C-17 Aircrew from the 315th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., moved more than 29,000 pounds of humanitarian cargo this weekend. This cargo was approved under the Denton Program, the Denton Program allows for non-profit organization to transport qualified humanitarian cargo on a space
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.