Sept. 21, 2022 315AW Citizen Airman leads AFRC team at 26th AF marathon Master Sgt. Jimmie Wilbourn, who manages the 315th Airlift Wing Yellow Ribbon Program at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., recently had the opportunity to lead the Air Force Reserve Command team in the 26th Annual Air Force Marathon.
Sept. 14, 2022 Wing selects 16 for STEP II promotions 315th Airlift Wing leadership announced during its September unit training assembly that it selected 16 Reservists for promotion under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program effective Oct. 1, 2022.
Aug. 30, 2022 Loadmasters: Mentorship starts with each other As the C-17 Globemaster III offloads cargo in Central America, the loadmasters in the rear of the aircraft are under the watchful eye of the squadron’s chief loadmaster. The real-world mission is also a training opportunity, and for these loadmasters mentorship is key in successfully achieving their
Aug. 23, 2022 Flying Crew Chiefs – The C-17’s unsung heroes The flying crew chief program places maintainers on aircraft as part of the aircrew to manage general maintenance issues throughout the jet. The C-17 is an aging fleet and according to Matthews, his job is to work through the general “quirks” of the aircraft to make sure it can get off the ground
Aug. 22, 2022 Civic leader tour showcases Air Force Reserve mission A group of 14 civic leaders from the local area gathered at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Thursday for an educational tour to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Civic leader tours are designed to inform community members of the Air Force Reserve mission, and to highlight the importance of the
Aug. 18, 2022 2023 Air Force Learning Professionals’ Consortium call for topics now open The theme of the 2023 event is, “Imagine – Create – Innovate,” with a focus on development of the community of knowledgeable and committed learning professionals.
Aug. 2, 2022 Air Force Ball celebrates 75 years service The 2022 Joint Base Charleston Air Force Ball will be held at the Charleston Marriott on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
July 22, 2022 Reserve tactical airlift unit uses upgraded night-vision devices Imagine a nearly pitch black space. The hand you can only faintly see in front of you rises to flip a battery pack towards your forehead and a faint hum of power buzzes incessantly like a mosquito in the summertime.White light emits from two electronically connected monocular devices.You thumb and
July 15, 2022 New AFPAAS mobile app available Reporting accountability during events just got easier. The Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System recently announced that Air Force personnel can now use their mobile app (common access card not needed) to easily report accountability during natural or man-made disasters.The free
July 8, 2022 Personal safety tips to survive an active shooter situation As of 5 Jul 22, there have been at least 314 mass shooting incidents in the 186 days of this year. Regardless of your political affiliation and beliefs or causes on mass violence; it's important for you to have a plan when you leave home. Consider the following: