Aug. 28, 2006 Reservist competes, wins at motorcycle competitions Riding a motorcycle is second nature for Tech. Sgt. Rob Grimsley, 315th Airlift Wing Family Support. "I've been riding since I was 5 years old." Growing up in northern Virginia, Sergeant Grimsley said, "It was something to do." Now, not only does he do it for a living as a Charleston County
Aug. 28, 2006 Future of our military looks promising COMMENTARY -- As I rapidly approach the twilight of my military career, I can't help but be concerned about my friends in the 315th Airlift Wing, and the future of my military. Yes, it's my military. I've been an American citizen for 59 years, a taxpayer for 44 years and worn a military uniform
Aug. 28, 2006 Maintenance named outstanding unit The 315th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group has been awarded the Outstanding Non-flying Unit Award for 2006 which distinguishes them as the finest non-flying group in the Air Force. The award was presented to the 315th MXG at the national Reserve Officers Association convention that was held in San
July 21, 2006 Double or nothing: MSS chief’s daughter jumps her way to state, national competitions Jazmine Wright-Chisolm didn’t know that her gymnastics training at the Charleston AFB youth center would help her in later in life. But once Jazmine started competing in double dutch tournaments, she learned this was true. Double dutch is a rope skipping exercise played when two ropes are turned in
July 21, 2006 Final honors -- helping those who gave the ultimate sacrifice Try as they might, there is no way to describe the feeling of dealing with the remains of fallen servicemembers. There is no doubt working port mortuary is not easy. "It's hard to explain. You can't understand unless you are there," said Master Sgt. Roberta Kithcart, 315th Services Flight. "It's an
July 21, 2006 53rd APS conducts mass training “With regard to excellence, it is not enough to know, but we must try to have and use it.” These words spoken by Aristotle nearly 3,000 years ago still ring true today, and the Airmen of the 53rd Aerial Port Squadron know it. The 53rd APS recently held a mass ancillary training weekend at Pope Air
July 17, 2006 Two 315th AW Airmen face court martial Use of illegal drugs resulted in court martials being held for two airmen assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing in July. These were only the second and third court martials ever held at Charleston Air Force Base for 315th AW members. Both airmen were on extended active duty orders when the infractions
July 17, 2006 Standing tall: MXS father helps college-bound students in memory of daughter In August 2004, Tech. Sgt. Derrol Turner of 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was preparing to walk his daughter Lea Christine Turner down the aisle, but instead he ended up burying her the day before her wedding. Lea, who was 17 years old, died in a two-car accident on her way to Greenbrier High
July 17, 2006 Family vacation – military style Most families plan summer vacations to the beach, mountains or even Disney World, but for the Larrieu family it would be “Encampment 2006” with the South Carolina Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. Senior Airman Dawn Larrieu is not only part of the 81st Aerial Port Squadron, but the mother of four is