CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement luncheon for Lawton James, Leroy Gaillard and James Giddens today at 11:30 a.m. at the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Master Sgt. James Mullin at 963-4597.
Retirement: The 437th Aerial Port Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Michael Breedlove today at noon. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Candice Lemon at 963-5840.
Retirement: The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Mark Davis, Monday at 11 a.m., in building 669 (Heavy Equipment Shop) at the CE compound. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Gerald Amidon at 963-2105.
Retirement: The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Lance Davis, Feb 1 at 10 a.m., in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Thomas Carrigan at 963-4522.
Retirement: The 315th Mission Support Group will host a retirement ceremony for Lt. Col. Faron Thompson Feb 3. at 2 p.m., in building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Maj. Jennifer Mitchell at 963-5450.
Retirement: The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Nathan Wolff Feb. 4 at 10 a.m., in building 610 auditorium. For more information, contact John Adams at 963-4881.
Retirement: The 437th Aerial Port Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Michael Breedlove today at noon in the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, in building 174. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Candice Lemon at 963-5840.
Retirement: The 437th Operations Group will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Paul Zukoski Feb. 29 at 1 p.m. in Yonkie Auditorium. For more information, contact Capt. Julie Johnson at 963-6843.
Around the base
'Looking for a few good kids': The Airman and Family Readiness Center would like to invite Team Charleston children to participate in the upcoming family deployment line, code name, Operation Icecap, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children will be able to experience a deployment, take a ride to a static C-17, receive a briefing covering their mission and a boxed lunch. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the day. If interested, please call the A&FRC at 963-4406 by Feb.1 to sign up.
Commissioning Workshop: The Education and Training Center will host a commission workshop Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., in building 221, room 125. The workshop will provide interested Airmen information on the Air Force ROTC program, Officer Training School program, Air Force Academy Programs, the application process and selection board dates. For more information, contact the Education and Training Center at 963-4578.
2008 Chiefs Recognition Ceremony: The 2008 Chiefs Recognition Ceremony will be held Feb. 2 at the Charleston Club. This event will be honoring Charleston AFB's newest Chief Master Sergeants: Chief James Hobson, Chief Jim Hampton, Chief (Sel) Tonia Savidge, Chief (Sel) Chris Riley and Chief (Sel) Michael Lake. The cost for club members is $26.00 and $28.00 for non-members. Please RSVP to any Chief by Jan. 25.
Annual awards banquet: The Annual Awards Banquet will be held Jan. 24 at the Charleston Club. The meal cost is $21 for club members and $23 for non-club members. To purchase tickets, contact your unit first sergeant. For more information, or if there are additional questions, contact Senior Master Sgt. Rob Frank at 963-4594 or Master Sgt. Angela Powell at 963-6797.
Non-essential mission photography eliminated: Due to Program Budget Decision 720 and Air Mobility Command manning redistribution, the Charleston AFB Multimedia Center will no longer accept multimedia work order (AF Form 833) requests for retirements, changes of command (below wing level), individual promotion ceremonies commander's calls, etc. The MMC will continue to provide support for passport and visa applications, ISO Prep, gun cards, UAE Badges, portrait photography (award), special duty applications, alert photography and 437th and 315th mission documentation as manpower permits. Cameras are available for checkout from the MMC. For more information, contact Dave Williams at 963-7189.
Heart Link: Make new friends and create a support system in a fun-filled environment by learning what benefits you are entitled to as a military spouse. Break the code on the military language and learn exactly what you got yourself into by attending Heart Link at the Airman and Family Readiness flight, Jan. 26 from noon to 5 p.m. All grads of Heart Link and their accompanying sponsors are eligible to participate in a C-17 Orientation Flight. For more information, or to register contact Linda Lankosz at 963-4406.
Family pre-deployment briefing: There are pre-deployment briefings held every Tuesday and Friday from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Airman & Family Readiness Flight for individuals preparing for a deployment within the next 30 days. There will be tips for a successful deployment for both the member deploying and the family left behind. For more information or to sign up, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Reintegration seminar: The Airman & Family Readiness Flight offers a reintegration seminar for individuals returning from deployment to help them reintegrate back into their family lives every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more information, or to sign up, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Resume II and cover letter: Receive one-on-one assistance with finalization of your rough draft resume and cover letter Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or at 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Flight. For more information, or to sign up contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Seeking employment: Meet with a South Carolina job services representative Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Airman & Family Readiness Flight who can help you in your job search. For an individual appointment call 963-4406 to sign up.
Free online credit score for active duty and their spouses: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation is offering an online credit management tool free to active duty military and their spouses to help them manage their credit wisely. BrightScore provides the individual's credit score, access to live counselors, information they need to better understand their credit score, their credit report and provides a personalized action plan to help improve a user's creditworthiness. For more information on how to obtain access, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Pharmacy renovation: The pharmacy is undergoing a major renovation project that is estimated to take approximately four months. The pharmacy 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.
Volunteer delivery drivers needed: The Airman's Attic is in need of volunteers to pick up donated items. Volunteers are eligible to participate in an incentive program that provides free or reduced priced items at places like the golf course, bowling alley, club, car wash and more. Anyone who has an hour or two to spare on an as-needed basis, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
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, contact Betsy Crump at 963-4411.
General education courses available: Park University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offer general education courses that are needed to satisfy Community College of the Air Force degree requirements. For more information, contact Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at 767-8912 or Park University at 552-7990.
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. 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.