Dec. 10, 2008 315th Airlift Wing joins Facebook and Myspace It is now easier for members, family and friends to get up-to-date information about the happenings of the 315th Airlift Wing by utilizing the internet's popular social sites such as Facebook and Myspace. The 315th website will continue to be updated regularly with news articles, features,
Dec. 9, 2008 Reservists can nominate bosses for Employer Support Award Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, has opened the nomination season for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. National Guard and Reserve members and their families are eligible and encouraged to nominate employers who have gone above
Dec. 8, 2008 And the winner is... It's beginning to look and feel a little more like the holiday season every day. If you noticed a little different look to Hill BLVD as you came to work through the front gate that is because individual units recently had the chance to show off their talents and holiday spirit by participating in
Dec. 8, 2008 315th Airlift Wing Quarterly Award Winners The selection boards for the Airman, Noncommissioned Officer, Senior Noncommissioned Officer, Junior Officer and Field Grade Officer selected the following winners for October to December 2008: - Airman of the Quarter, SrA Christopher Taylor 315 MXS - NCO of the Quarter, TSgt Tony Winstead 315 MXS -
Dec. 4, 2008 Commentary: Air Force Reserve commander shares holiday wishes As we look forward to this Holiday Season and the start of 2009, I want to express my gratitude to each of you, your families and employers for the sacrifices you make for our great country each and every day. Much has been asked and each reservist and family member has given of themselves for their
Dec. 1, 2008 Reduced retirement age eligibility The Department of Defense issued new guidelines on Oct 28, 2008 for early receipt of retired pay for members of the reserve components. Instead of waiting until age 60 to receive Reserve retired pay, eligible members could receive retired pay prior to age 60 but not before age 50. Under interim
Nov. 19, 2008 A&FRC promotes contests during Military Family Month In honor of November being Military Family Month, the 437th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center is promoting the Armed Services YMCA Art and Essay Contests for 2009. The art contest follows the theme "My Military Family" and children in Kindergarten through grade six who are
Nov. 19, 2008 Bonus incentives approved for selected AFSC’s The following AFSC's have been approved by Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters for the 315th Airlift Wing's unit bonus incentive program for the period 1 Oct 08 - 30 Sep 09: - K1A271: C-17 Loadmaster, Instructor, Craftsman - 1N071: Operations Intelligence, Craftsman - 2A553A: Comm & Navigation