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
Aug. 7, 2009 Recruiters shatter enlistment goal ahead of schedule Air Force Reserve Command recruiters recorded their 8,800th enlistment of the year Aug. 3, breaking the record for reaching their annual recruiting goal the fastest - two months before deadline. The 400 men and women who recruit nationwide for the Air Force Reserve had until Sept. 30, the end of the
Aug. 6, 2009 Wing prepares for 40th anniversary celebration Members of the 315th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and the 315th Alumni Association finalize plans for the 315th AW 40th Anniversary celebration scheduled for this weekend. The two day event will include a golf tournament Friday at Wrenwoods Club Course and a gala at the North
July 31, 2009 Air Force to hire civilians to manage unit programs Squadrons with more than 50 military and civilian members could start seeing relief in managing their additional duties as early as this fall, courtesy of 1,200 newly created civilian unit program coordinators positions. Feedback from the 2008 Airman's Time Assessment revealed Airmen were being
July 27, 2009 Maintenance Chief receives Bronze Star Chief Master Sergeant Gigi B. Manning was awarded the Bronze Star, our nation's fourth highest medal, at a ceremony held on Sunday, July 26th. Chief Master Sergeant Manning distinguished herself as Chief Enlisted Manager, Detachments 1 and 2 of the 755th Air Expeditionary Group supporting Operation