CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Medical Group will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Sarah Coleman-Lee, today at 2:30 p.m. at the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Capt. Julie Johnson at 963-6843.
Retirement: The 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Phil Summers Sunday in the auditorium of building 610. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Mong at 963-6095.
Retirement: The 81st Aerial Port Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Walter O'Brien Sunday at 3 p.m. in building 171. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Jeffrey Lutz at 963-5415.
Retirement: The 81st Aerial Port Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Walter O'Brien Sunday at 3 p.m. in building 171. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Jeffrey Lutz at 963-5415.
Retirement: The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Mark Davis, Jan. 21 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 315th Mission Support Group will host a retirement ceremony for Lt. Col. Faron Thompson Feb. at 2 p.m. in the building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Maj. Jennifer Mitchell at 963-5450.
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
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.
Family pre-deployment briefing: There are pre-deployment briefings held every Tuesday and Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Airmen & 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.
Transition assistance program: There will be a three-day transition assistance Tuesday to Thursday at the A&FRF for military members who are transitioning from the military. This three-dayworkshop allows members the opportunity to meet with representative's from finance, Veterans Affairs, South Carolina Job Services and many more. For more information or to sign up, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Seeking employment: Meet with a South Carolina job services representative at the A&FRF Wednesday who can help you in your job search. For an individual appointment call 963-4406 to sign up.
Free online credit management course: 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 gives individuals 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.
Commissioning Workshop: The Education and Training Center will host a commission workshop on Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 10 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.
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.