CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 15th Airlift Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Lt. Col. Joseph Heirigs July 11 at 10 a.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Capt. John Anacker at 963-2522.
Change of command: The 437th Aerial Port Squadron will have a change of command ceremony July 18 at 2 p.m. in the Charleston Club. To RSVP or for more information, call Mary Copper at 963-3211.
Around the base
Free admission to Drayton Hall: Drayton Hall is offering free admission to active-duty military members, veterans, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical service members in recognition of what they do to serve America. Free admission is available from now to September 15. Participants must show their official identification cards at the front gate to receive free admission for themselves and up to four of their immediate family members. For more information, call 769-2600 or visit www.draytonhall.org.
Driver safety course: A driver safety course will be held July 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the education center, Building 221. The cost of the course is $10 to cover books and materials. The course teaches individuals how to drive defensively and to avoid driving hazards. To register for the class, contact Charles Short at 963-2228.
Air Force Ball auditions: The Air Force Ball committee will be holding auditions for emcees and National Anthem singers July 16 beginning at 12:15 p.m. in the Charleston Club. Singing auditions are open to active-duty and Reserve Air Force members, family members, civilians and contractors associated with the base. Duets or groups are allowed to audition to sing the anthem. Auditions for emcees are for active-duty and Reserve Air Force members. Everyone auditioning must be available for the Sept. 6 event. To schedule an audition time or for more information, call Master Sgt. Sean Houlihan at 963-5608 or Senior Master Sgt. Jose Tamayo at 963-2004.
All classes and briefings sponsored by the Airman and Family Readiness Center will be held at Building 500 unless otherwise noted. If interested in signing up for an event, call 963-4406.
Transition assistance program: This three-day workshop for military members who are transitioning from the military will be held July 15-17 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet with experts from finance, Veterans Administration, South Carolina Job Services and more to help give tools needed for a successful transition into the civilian sector.
PCSing to Kunsan?: Effective July 15 there will no longer be direct bus service from Incheon International Airport to Kunsan AB. Members must take the Incheon IAP bus to Osan and transfer to a Kunsan AB bus. Contact the A&FRC for schedule information at 963-4411.
Heartlink spouse orientation: Learn Air Force culture, traditions, military language, benefits, services and mission while making friends during a briefing July 26 from noon to 5 p.m. This class is only open to spouses of military members. Childcare issues will be discussed at time of registration. RSVP by July 16.
SC Employment Services: A representative from the South Carolina Employment Services will be here July 16 to meet with job seekers. Half-hour appointments are held from 10 a.m. to noon. Individuals seeking an appointment must register online before the appointment at www.scjoblink.org.
Family pre-deployment briefing: Pre-deployment briefings are held every Tuesday and Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. for individuals preparing for a deployment within the next 30 days. The briefing provides information on all realms of deployment, and there will be tips for a successful deployment for both the member deploying and his or her family.
Reintegration seminar: There are reintegration seminars every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. for individuals returning from deployment to help them reintegrate back into their family lives.
Airman's Attic needs volunteers: Volunteers are needed to help at the Airman's Attic located in the A&FRC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sort donations and assist customers. There is also a need for individuals who own a truck or a trailer to volunteer as delivery drivers. Volunteers are eligible to participate in the base Recognizing Achievement and Volunteer Excellence program, which provides monthly incentives based on the number of hours volunteered. For more information, call 963-4408.
TSP transfers to Roth IRAs: Separated TSP participants and active participants eligible for age based in-service withdrawals now have the option to transfer all or part of their TSP withdrawal payments to a Roth IRA as well as to traditional IRAs or other eligible employer plans. Keep in mind that members must meet eligibility criteria and they must pay tax on any amount that is transferred into a Roth IRA for the year of the transfer. For more information, see the "Questions and Answers" on the TSP Web site or the TSP Tax Notice "Important Tax Information About Payments From Your TSP Account," available from the TSP Web site, www.tsp.gov, or by calling the ThriftLine at 1-877-968-3778.
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 anyone has 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, contact Betsy Crump at 963-4411.