July 17, 2006 Ops group takes to water for training When it comes to a life or death situation, being prepared is the key to survival, and there is no better way to be prepared than to keep up with the training. The 315th Airlift Wing did exactly that when approximately 35 aircrew members took to the waters of Lake Moultrie, S.C., to participate in
July 10, 2006 Teaching democracy -- SFS officer shows Iraqis how to defend their freedom For more than 12 years Maj. Jeffery Prindle of the 315th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron has honed his skills as a professional police officer, working both as military security forces and a deputy for the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. He has developed the tools necessary to assess
July 8, 2006 MXS troop wins Exchange Club award A 36-year Air Force sergeant from the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was named The Exchange Club of Charleston Reserve Airman of the Year. Master Sgt. Jariette Mace was rewarded because of his ongoing service to the community. “It’s an honor but I would do it (volunteer) if I never got awards,”
July 8, 2006 “It will not fly without an engineer’s seat” COMMENTARY -- May 5-6 marked the final flights of the C-141 and the turnover of the last flying C-141 to the Air Force Museum. Nearly 1,300 people showed up for the grand old lady’s finale. There were approximately 1,000 former C-141 crewmembers in attendance with almost two million flying hours
July 8, 2006 Fallen heroes given last honors While being deployed in Southwest Asia, I had the occasion to be part of human remains ceremonies several times a week. When a soldier, sailor or airman is killed in Iraq or Afghanistan, they bring the body and personal effects here before sending them back to the states. When the plane arrives, all
July 8, 2006 American Independence -- Celebrate with confidence in mission So often when Independence Day comes about we tend to look at the past heroes of freedom. Today I urge you to take a look at yourself as you are a reflection of the patriots who have gone before us. The on-going accomplishments of the members of this wing and Team Charleston are a witness to a
June 5, 2006 Bringing science to life -- Aerial porter gives real-world demonstrations to area schools A technical sergeant from the 81st Aerial Port Squadron is helping bring science to South Carolina middle school kids. Tech. Sgt. Thomas Mabe, 81st APS cargo section, goes to Spartanburg county schools to give the children hands-on demonstrations of the science lessons they are studying in
June 5, 2006 Helping the homeless: 315th volunteers time, tents Experts say on any given night in the tricounty area there are 1,500 homeless people. The 315th Airlift Wing joined with the community and pooled its resources to meet the needs of at least some of these less fortunate. Twelve 315th members volunteered to set up distribution tents for the 7th Annual
June 5, 2006 300th loadmaster gives back to community, wins award For Master Sgt. Timothy Potter, 300th Airlift Squadron, community service is in his blood. “My dad made in very clear that helping people is important,” said Sergeant Potter, who was recognized for his service by being named the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Air Force Reservist of the