CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Commanders Call: The 437th Wing Commanders Call will be held Tuesday at the Base Theater. Three sessions will be available to ensure all Airmen have an opportunity to attend, 7:30 a.m., 4 p.m., and 10 p.m. This is a mandatory formation. Officers, enlisted and civilian employees may attend any of the three times. If you have any questions please contact Master Sgt. Jeff Wilson at 963-5543.
Retirement: The 17 AS will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Greg Pearson today at 2 p.m. in building 162. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. William Lambert at 963-6400.
Retirement: The 15th Airlift Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Brent Freeman, today at 10 a.m. in the Yonkie Auditorium. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Robert Callahan at 963-2965.
Retirement: The 437th Medical Group will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Sarah Coleman-Lee, Jan. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Capt. Julie Johnson at 963-6843.
Around the base
Combat camera photography on display: Alterman Studios, in conjunction with the National Veterans Day Celebration, will display the photographic works of three combat camera photographers from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron and will be on display until Dec. 31. For more information or driving directions, contact Alterman Studios at 577-0647.
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.
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.
Undergraduate Flying Training: The next Undergraduate Flying Training selection board will convene at the Air Force Personnel Center on Jan. 8. This selection board will review active duty applications for selection to pilot, chief security officer and air battle manager training. Those officers with a date of birth after April 1, 1978, and a total active federal commissioned service date after April 1, 2003, who meet all other eligibility criteria, will be eligible to apply for UFT. Applicants must send the completed application, postmarked by Nov. 26, to HQ AFPC/DPAOT3, 550 C Street West Suite 31, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4733. Applicants are responsible to advise commanders and supervisors providing Air Force Form 215 comments of the application deadline. Applications with incomplete or missing data may not be processed. All applicants need to complete the Air Force Officer Qualification Test. In addition, pilot applicants must complete the Test of Basic Aviation Skills. For more information on application procedures, see Air Force Instruction 36-2205, or contact the Base Formal Training Office at the Education Center at 963-2394.
Pharmacy closure: The pharmacy is undergoing a major renovation project. The project 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.