April 27, 2016 Carter: DoD’s FY17 Budget Request Takes Long View In testimony before a Senate subcommittee, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the DoD's fiscal year 2017 budget request gives the department the means to change in “fundamental but carefully considered ways” in a new strategic era.
April 26, 2016 Goldfein nominated as 21st CSAF Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced April 26 that the president has nominated Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein to be the 21st chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who has served in the position since 2012.
April 26, 2016 Pentagon spokesman: Up to 250 more U.S. forces to deploy to Syria Up to 250 additional U.S. personnel are being deployed to Syria to support local forces on the ground and build on successes of U.S. forces already deployed there in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the Pentagon's press secretary said April 25.
April 25, 2016 701st makes humanitarian aid possible in Haiti Members from the 701st Airlift Squadron played a vital role bringing humanitarian aid to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, April 21, 2016, during ongoing Denton Program efforts.Two C-17 Globemaster III’s were filled with 32 combined pallets and delivered more than 170 thousand total pounds of humanitarian aid
April 19, 2016 Charleston Reservists provide tactical airlift at Saber Junction 16 Charleston Reservists fly two C-17 Globemaster IIIs to support the Army at Saber Junction 16 in Europe this month.
April 15, 2016 Air Force Reserve: 68 years strong Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James spoke to the importance of total force integration during the Air Force Reserve’s 68th birthday celebration April 14 at the Pentagon.
April 12, 2016 Non-citizen military, veterans eligible for citizenship Attention service members and Veterans:Members and veterans of the U.S. armed services may apply for naturalization through Sections 328 or 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.On July 3, 2002, President George W. Bush issued an executive order enacting INA Section 329 which authorizes members
April 11, 2016 “Memorial service held for 315th Airman” A memorial service was held for Staff Sgt. Thwanda “T.C.” Carmichael, Sunday, in the Yonkie auditorium at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.Carmichael was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on Dec. 10, 1964 and died March 27, 2016 at her residence in North Charleston, S.C. 315th AW leadership and
April 10, 2016 315th AMDS welcomes new commander Members of the 315th Aerospace Medical Squadron welcomed a new commander for their unit during a change of command ceremony April 10, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.Col. Charles Ellis relinquished command to Col. Edwin Newman as Ellis prepares for his retirement later in the year.“I