March 19, 2008 Passing the Baton Every month we are saying good-bye to a fellow reservist who may have taught us the ropes and everything we could ever want to know about our job. We ponder how anyone is ever going to fill those big shoes, and if the next generation is ready to try. The key to success is their training. Senior
March 17, 2008 C-17 Crew delivers vital school supplies to the children of Dominica Among the lush palm trees with a tropical backdrop of a beautiful Caribbean island there are children in need of basic school supplies like pencils and paper. Delivering these and other vital materials was the mission of an Air Force Reserve crew from Charleston Air Force Base. After a fantastic,
March 14, 2008 Air Force Reserve Pipe Band teams with The Citadel and Charleston Police Department for a free concert
March 7, 2008 The 315th Airlift Wing: adding to Charlestons lengthy military history It is impossible to visit Charleston S.C. without realizing that the city is rich in history, but what you might not notice right away is that the "Holy City" is steeped in military history that has shaped the very core of our municipality. Everyone has heard the story of Fort Sumter and how the
Feb. 25, 2008 Airman of the Year visits Capitol Hill with Commander As this year's 22nd Air Force Airmen of the Year, I was given the incredible opportunity to travel with Colonel Tim Wrighton, commander of the 315th Airlift Wing, Command Chief Master Sergeant Ben Futrell, command chief of the 315th AW and Captain Wayne Capps, of the Public Affairs office to
Feb. 21, 2008 Civic Leader Tour showcases Air Force initiatives A group of 30 civic leaders and reserve employers from the local area gathered at Charleston Air Force Base Wednesday for an educational tour to Eglin AFB, Fla. Civic Leader/ Employer Tours are organized by the Air Force Reserve in order to spread knowledge of the mission, as well as, to stress the
Feb. 19, 2008 Luncheon held for 2008 Honorary Commanders The 315th Airlift Wing's six Honorary Commanders for 2008 were recognized during a special dinner in their honor here today. The Honorary Commander program which was recently reestablished by the 315th AW allows the local Charleston civilian community and the Charleston Air Force Base military
Feb. 8, 2008 Past American military doctrine will guide our future COMMENTARY-"This will remain the home of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." This quote attributed to Elmer Davis, is as true today as when he first penned it. I think we all know a brave Airman who is either currently deployed or has deployed in the past few years, that this