CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Ken Spinler June 20 at 10 a.m. in the Building 709 auditorium. For more information, contact Master Sgt. David Charls 963-4599.
Retirement: The 437th Airlift Wing will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Mike Wooden June 20 at 3 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Beth Joiner at 963-4088.
Change of Command: The 437th Aerospace Medicine Squadron will have a change of command ceremony June 25 at 1 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Tiffany Heline at 963-2954.
Change of Command: The 315th Logistics Readiness Flight will have a change of command ceremony June 22 at 4 p.m. in the Building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Maj. Jennifer Mitchell at 963-5450.
Around the base
Youth Physicals: The 437th Medical Group is offering sports physicals July 1 for youth aged 9 to 19. Call the appointment line at 963-6880 to reserve a time.
Identification section: The 437th Force Support Squadron identification section is open from Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The office is located in Building 503, Room 110. For more information, call Master Sgt. Billy McCoy at 963-4539.
AFSO21 training: There will be Lean Awareness Training every Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. starting July 3 in the Building 60 auditorium with the exception of July 17. There will also be a different seminar weekly to follow the training from 2 to 3 p.m. The first seminar topic will be Critical Leadership Challenges. For more information, contact Lt. Col. George McDowell at 963-7751.
Building a happy relationship: The Family Advocacy Program will offer couples communication classes starting July 1 and will meet for six consecutive Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is no cost for Airmen and their partners. To register, call Linda Kingery at 963-6972.
Single parents group: Come for friendship, networking, parenting talk, support during pregnancies, cooperative babysitting and planning of other fun social activities July 9 at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel annex. For more information and to confirm, call Staff Sgt. Kerri Csurilla at 743-0306 or Staff Sgt. Takia Braddy at 963-4679.
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.
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.
PCSing to Kunsan?: Effective July 15 there will no longer be direct bus service from Incheon International Airport to Kunsan Air Base. 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.
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.
SC employment services: A representative from the South Carolina Employment Services will be here June 25 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.
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.
Pharmacy renovation: The pharmacy is undergoing a major renovation project until July, but will continue with full services throughout the project. Patients may experience extended delays during this process. For more information, contact the pharmacy at 963-6569.
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.-2 p.m. For more information, contact Betsy Crump at 963-4411.