July 12, 2009 Charleston Reservist gets four with "Get 1 program" Many service members often hear of the additional benefits they receive, such as health insurance, job security, educational benefits, and travel around the world. But what about the free camcorders, satellite radios, Ipod Nanos and 5.1 surround sound computer speakers? For one Airman here, these
July 11, 2009 Wing remembers fallen maintainer Members of the 315th Airlift Wing gathered together today for a memorial service in honor of Technical Sergeant Charles D. Martin at the chapel here. Sergeant Martin, a native of South Carolina, passed away Friday June 5 at the age of 59. He was laid to rest in a funeral service held Monday, June 8
July 8, 2009 Civilian employment information All reservists must annually register information about their civilian employer and job skills on the Department of Defense Civilian Employer Information website. By federal law, DOD is required to give consideration to civilian employment necessary to maintain national health, safety and interest
July 1, 2009 Paris air show Members of the 315th and 437th Airlift Wings, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., participated in the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France, 18 June 2009. Le Bourget airfield is located 10 miles north of Paris and was made famous as the landing spot for aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh's
July 1, 2009 Independence Day approaches: Chaplain reflects on its origin Government is a messy proposition. Little do most people know that things in America were so messy in the years following victory at Yorktown that our country was as close to dis-union as it was to union. We forget that things did not come easy just because the Declaration of Independence was signed
June 30, 2009 Ready, Aim, Fire A member of the 437th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Section, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., trains Staff Sergeant Rachel Jones, 315th Security Forces Squadron, Charleston AFB, S.C., on the M249 and M240 light machine gun at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., over the June UTA weekend. Thirteen
June 29, 2009 315th Alumni welcomes Col. Chapman Chief Master Sergeant Timothy Swick, a reservist with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., serves Master Sergeant Thomas Ocean from the 81st Aerial Port Squadron during the 315th Alumni Association fish fry to welcome the Wing's new commander, Colonel Steven
June 26, 2009 Force Structure Changes to affect 31 Air Force Reserve locations, including Charleston AFB, S.C. The Air Force plans to change manpower authorizations and retire some of its older aircraft, according to a fiscal 2010 force structure realignment announced June 25. The realignment supports the FY10 President's Budget Request. Unrelated to the FY 10 force structure realignment, the Air Force
June 23, 2009 Wing continues to embrace social networking Social networking and alternative communication continues to grow in popularity across the world and now the Air Force is getting in on the craze. The Air Force, including the 315th Airlift Wing, is taking advantage of the exposure offered by social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. The
June 23, 2009 315th Security Forces at work Staff Sgt. Charles Shipman, 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron physical security, re-positions razor wire on a dirt berm outside the entry control point (ECP) near a base gate June 12. The security measures along the approach to the ECP were redesigned to enhance base security and further