CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Group will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Tom Hunt May 18 at 2 p.m. at the education center. For additional information, contact Master Sgt. Patrick Dumka at 963-4116.
Retirement: The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. John Rhodes today at 2 p.m. in the building 60 auditorium. For additional information, contact Master Sgt. Jeffery Seder at 963-5200.
Around the base
101 Critical Days of Summer kick-off briefing: The 437th Airlift Wing will hold a Safety briefing May 21 at 7 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Fitness and Sports Center's Hurricane Court. Attendance is mandatory for all Airmen 27 years of age and under, all other airmen are invited attend. For more information, contact Stuart Wyatt at 963-5605.
Gate closure: The Dorchester gate will be closed May 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to the Visitor's Center Dedication Ceremony. During the closure, valid identification card holders can access the base through the Commissary Gate. All base visitors requiring passes will be required to go through the Rivers Gate on Aviation Avenue. For additional information, please contact Senior Master Sgt. Clinton Harris at 963-3643.
National Police Week begins May 14: National Police Week was founded to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to show our appreciation for all those who currently serve in the war against crime.
Calendar of events
Police Week Retreat Ceremony: The 437th Security Forces Squadron is hosting a Police Week retreat ceremony today at 4 p.m. at the base flagpole. For additional information, contact Staff Sgt. Kamisha Sumpter at 963-8079.
Children's Candy Parade: The 437 SFS will have a children's candy parade Monday at 5 p.m. The parade will begin at the Chapel Annex and end in the Hunley Park housing area. For additional information, contact Sergeant Sumpter at 963-8079
Cops vs. teen's basketball game: The 437 SFS is hosting a cops versus teen basketball game Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Fitness and Sports Center. To sign-up or for additional information, contact Sergeant Sumpter at 963-8079.
National Police Week Golf Tournament: The 437 SFS is hosting a golf tournament May 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Wrenwoods Golf course. Prizes will be awarded for best shot, longest drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Clinton Harris at 963-3634.
Bicycle Rodeo: The 437 SFS is hosting a bicycle rodeo May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the commissary parking lot. The bicycle rodeo teaches children the proper techniques for cycling safety and the correct use and wear of safety equipment. The rodeo will also have fingerprinting booth, a military working dog demonstration and a Phoenix Raven demonstration. For additional information, contact Sergeant Sumpter at 963-8079.
2007 Technical Sergeant/Master Sergeant promotion results: The statistics for the 2007 E6/E7 promotion results will be released in early June. The official results will be released June 14. For more information, visit the following website http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/eprom/ or the military personnel flight at 963-4497.
America's Kids Run: Team Charleston's youth programs will be one of the dozens of Department of Defense youth centers across the world who are taking part in the America's Kids Run May 19. This free run will be held on the track behind the base Fitness and Sports Center and starts at 8 a.m. The five and six year olds run one-half mile, the seven and eight year olds run one mile, and the nine to thirteen year olds run two miles, with a finish line reward of an America's Kids Run T-shirt and the cheers of their proud parents. For more information or to register for the run, contact Youth Programs at 963-5684.
Happy relationship class for couples: The Family Advocacy Program is offering a free couples communication class for base Airmen and their partners starting June 5 and will meet for six consecutive Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is no cost for base airmen and their partners. For additional information, or to register call Jim Hernandez at 963-6504.
2007 Senioe NCO induction ceremony: The 2007 Senior NCO Induction Ceremony Committee is seeking senior NCO volunteers who can sing, play a musical instrument, act or can memorize a short script presentation. The committee would like to conduct a ceremony in honor of the new senior NCOs by Senior NCOs'. For additional information, contact Master Sgt. Marlon Ball at 963-4450.
Microsoft Office 2007: The latest version of Microsoft Office 2007 is now available to active-duty Air Force and civilian members for a fraction of the cost of buying it on the economy. To sign up, access the following web site from a computer on the AMC-2K domain: https://hup.microsoft.com and enter the AMC Program Code C3F524CBE6 when prompted.
Golf tournament: The 437th Maintenance Group will host a golf tournament May 11. It will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at the Wrenwoods Golf Course. The entry fee is $45 ($35 for course members) and includes a barbecue lunch with beverages. Prizes will be presented to the first, second and third place teams with the best dressed male and female playing free. For more information, call Richard Hutchinson at 963-2413.
Career status bonus/redux briefing: If you are close to your fourteen and a half year mark in the military and have the word "choice" listed on your current leave and earning statement, then you have a choice between two retirement plans. The Airman and Family Readiness Flight is hosting a career status/redux briefing Monday from noon to 1 p.m. For additional information, contact Barbara Lang at 963-4406.
Uniformed Thrift Savings Plan briefing: The Airmen and Family Readiness Flight is having a TSP briefing Monday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the thrift Savings Plan before you make your decision to enroll. For additional information, contact Barbara Lang at 963-4406 for a reservation.
Employment job services: Meet with a South Carolina job services representative who can help you seek employment on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the AFRF. For additional information, contact Barbara Lang at 963-4406 or for an individual appointment.
Resume II and cover letter assistance: Base members can receive individual assistance finalizing a rough draft resume and cover letter. For more information, or to register call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Smooth move: Meet with experts who will give you the tricks of the trade of making your next move a smooth one. For more information or to register, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Job services: Are you looking for a career change? Are you new to Charleston and looking for work? Meet with a job services representative who will assist you in the process. For more information or to schedule an appointment call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Patriots Point Museum: Come experience one of the largest museums of its kind in the world, the museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission for active duty military with an ID card is $13, but admission is free when in uniform. For more info, go to www.patriotspoint.org.
Family housing residents: Security rods for family housing sliding glass doors are now available at the Self-Help Store. For more information, call 963-4273.
Free bowling for Airmen: Starlifter Lanes is honoring Team Charleston's Airmen in the grade of E-1 through E-4 with free bowling, any day of the week along with shoe rental fees. For more information, contact Starlifter Lanes at 963-3315.
After school program openings: Youth Programs currently has slots available for it is after school care program. For more enrollment requirements or other information, call Paula Matthews, school age program coordinator, at 963-3307.
Airman's Attic in need of donations: The Airman's Attic is in need of household items, children's clothing to size eight, appliances and furniture. If you have items that have been gently used, consider donating them to the attic. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Betsy Crump at 963-4411.