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Oct. 24, 2018
Turtles’ stadium flyover helps kick off Jaguars game

While the Jacksonville Jaguars lost their Oct. 21 home game against the Houston Texans, 20-7, the game at least started off with a thunderous roar from a Charleston C-17 Globemaster III flown a mere 1,500 feet above by the 701st Airlift Squadron aka the “Turtles.”
Oct. 16, 2018
It starts here: Training Continues

It starts here: Training Continues: Part 2 of the Development and Training Flight series“I am faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor, and a legacy of valor,” was proudly recited during the Airman’s Creed by the young men and women of the 315th Airlift Wing Development and Training Flight
Oct. 15, 2018
A step-by-step on becoming an AFRC pilot

Becoming a pilot in the Air Force Reserve can be a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity and it is available to more people than one might think. If someone has an interest in flying for the Air Force Reserve, there are more than 100 units out there looking for qualified, motivated
Oct. 15, 2018
Wing announces latest quarterly award winners

The 315th Airlift Wing selection boards for the Airman, Non-commissioned Officer, Senior Non-commissioned Officer, Company Grade Officer, Field Grade Officer selected the following winners for the July – September 2018 quarter:
Sept. 10, 2018
It starts here: Development & Training Flight

Concern, fear, anxiety, and fatigue shadow the rigid, but unorthodox position of attention among the young men and women of the 315th Airlift Wing Development and Training Flight here. Mixed among those faces, beamed a glimmer of pride and patriotism that sparked the initiative of these recently
Sept. 7, 2018
Combat Photojournalist translates Skills to Help Keep City Safe

Frank Govea is a Los Angeles Police Department Crime Scene Photographer III. When at Joint Base Charleston, this crime scene photographer is Reserve Citizen Airman, Master Sgt. Frank Govea, combat photojournalist assigned to the 4th Combat Camera Squadron.
Sept. 5, 2018
Scobee continues legacy of service

Maj. Gen. Richard Scobee was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion to the rank of Lt. Gen. yesterday.With this promotion, Scobee will become the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command where he will serve as principal
Aug. 27, 2018
Reserve employer receives Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

Civilian employers of Guard and Reserve Service members work with some of the most talented, dedicated and motivated citizens within the United States. These citizen warriors bring the same work-ethic and can-do attitude every day that allows them to succeed in both the civilian and military
Aug. 21, 2018
Breaking Barriers: AF Reserve’s first 4-star

Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion to the rank of General yesterday.
Aug. 3, 2018
Underwood passes 4 CTCS command to Gibson

Lt. Col. Chad Gibson accepted command of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron from Lt. Col. Hamilton Underwood in front of a formation of combat camera members, friends and family here today.

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