June 5, 2006 Believe in yourself no matter what -- Learning from bumblebee can help you achieve goals One of the most common elements you hear about in any self help or management literature is the power of setting goals. We’re told to set long term goals, short term goals, daily goals, monthly goals, personal goals, organizational goals, ten-year goals and lifetime goals. It can be a little
May 23, 2006 'Spirit of Berlin' a hit with Berlin Air Show spectators The “Spirit of Berlin” proved a big hit at the 2006 Berlin Air Show. When spectators entered the C-17 Globemaster III through the crew entry door, the typical reaction was to stop, stare in awe and exclaim in wonder at the cavernous interior. “You got that all day, every day,” said Tech. Sgt. Don
May 17, 2006 U.S. opens Berlin Airlift Show with ‘Spirit’ A C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., named the “Spirit of Berlin” helped kick off the Berlin Air Show when it flew today before opening day spectators. The C-17 crew, assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing, is part of a U.S. contingent joining more than 1,000 exhibitors from 42
May 5, 2006 History in the making -- 315th participates in first run over Ravenel Bridge Members of the 315th AW made history by participating in the 29th Annual Cooper Bridge Run, the first race over the new Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Almost 50,000 runners and walkers participated in this year’s Cooper River Bridge Run, including many walkers and runners from the 315th, who wanted to
May 5, 2006 One for the good guys -- 53rd aerial porter makes arrest When Staff Sgt. Tracy Cornett, 53rd Aerial Port Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C., headed into work the morning of Feb. 14, he thought the day would be just like any other. Being a detective for the Lenoir Police Department in North Carolina, work occasionally had its exciting days, but Sergeant
May 5, 2006 EOD ‘hero’ rewarded with Bronze Star Hero is a term that is thrown around very liberally these days. Some people of course get labeled as a hero undeservingly, while others are assigned the moniker for situations or actions unquestionably heroic. Chief Master Sgt. Michael Schmiege of the 315th Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit fits the
May 5, 2006 315th AW command chief retires After 32 years of service, 315th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Petersen retired during a ceremony at Charleston Air Force Base April 22. Chief Petersen was presented with a Meritorious Medal second oak leaf cluster by Col. Gary Cook, 315th AW commander, before his retirement, which