May 10, 2017 Wing app becomes more useful, compatible 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs recently performed an overhaul of its mobile app to make it more compatible with mobile devices and offer more useful features. The now nearly two-year-old app currently offers tools that are built into the application instead of pointing users to web-based products
May 9, 2017 315 AES stands out in AFRC awards Three Citizen Airmen of the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base Charleston were recently named the best at what they do in the Air Force Reserve.The following individuals were recipients of AFRC-level:Maj. Lee Knoell, Outstanding Air Force Reserve Technician of the YearMaster Sgt.
May 8, 2017 Senate Confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson will be the next secretary of the Air Force, following her confirmation by the Senate May 8, 2017.
May 5, 2017 4th CTCS officially activates as part of 315th Airlift Wing The 4th Combat Camera Squadron was officially reactivated today in the Yonkie Auditorium at Joint Base Charleston under the 315th Airlift Wing, and Maj. Hamilton Underwood assumed the helm of the specialized Reserve unit.
May 3, 2017 Total force development services now in a single-point center The Air Force has consolidated all total force development services and resources to a single-point center. All Airmen (active duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian) will now be able to fully utilize all force development resources through the virtual force development center.
May 2, 2017 Reserve chafes under CRs With the ongoing uncertainty of having to deal with the limitations and restrictions of a continuing resolution each fiscal year, the Air Force Reserve is finding it increasingly difficult to operate in the current budgetary environment.
May 2, 2017 4th CTCS Reservists win big in media contest Two Reservists with the 4th Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston recently earned top honors in the 2016 Air Force Media Contest as well as third place honors in the Department of Defense level competition.
May 2, 2017 Air Force implements changes to joint matters, joint tour credit The definition of “joint matters” and the authorized length of joint tours, two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers, have recently changed following publication of guidance from the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
May 1, 2017 Sexual Assaults in Military Drop, Reporting Goes Up, Annual Report Reveals The past-year prevalence of sexual assault in the military reached a new low in fiscal year 2016, and reporting of such crimes is on the upswing from previous years, Defense Department officials said.
May 1, 2017 AF Reserve Chief testifies before the Senate The chief of the Air Force Reserve testified alongside the chief of the National Guard Bureau and other services’ Reserve chiefs before the Senate Appropriations Committee - Subcommittee on Defense, April 26.