CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Rodriguez Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. in the building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Vicki Morgan at 963-4748.
Retirement: The 437th Communication Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Tony Ball Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Sue Grasty at 963-2933.
Retirement: The 16 AS will host a retirement ceremony for Maj. Greg McCool Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. in the 16 AS auditorium. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Patrick McLaughlin at 963-7156.
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 beginning Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. The works of the three combat camera photographers will be on display until Dec. 31. For more information or driving directions, contact Alterman Studios at 577-0647.
Uniformed TSP briefing: Learn about the pros, tax advantages and how participating in the Thrift Savings Plan can help supplement your retirement income. The briefing will be held today from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Flight. For more information or to sign up, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Minimal manning at MPF: The 437th Mission Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight will be minimally manned on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an official squadron function. If anyone has any questions, they can contact Airman 1st Class Kyrie Redd at 963-8914.
A&FRF closure: The A&FRF will be closed on Veterans Day and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday. For more information, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Family pre-deployment briefing: There will be a pre-deployment briefing held every Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the A&FRF 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: A 3-day workshop for military members who are transitioning from the military will be held Tuesday to 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet with experts from finance, the Department of Veterans Affairs, South Carolina Job Services and more to help get the tools needed for a successful transition into the civilian sector. For more information or to sign up, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Educational opportunities: Meet with an expert one-on-one who will help you reach educational goals during a briefing Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the A&FRF. For more information or to make an individual appointment, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Job services representative: Meet with a SC Job Services representative Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. who will help in a job search by individual appointment only at the A&FRF. For more information or to sign up, 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 Sir Force Instruction 36-2205, or contact the Base Formal Training Office at the Education Center at 963-2394.
Midland Park access gate closure: The Midland Park access gate will be closed until Nov. 26 due to scheduled renovations at the Rivers Gate inspection area. During the renovation process, vehicles requiring access to Charleston AFB via Arthur Drive must use the Aviation Avenue exit. All commercial and oversized vehicles will be stopped and inspected at the Arthur Drive extension area prior to entry to Charleston AFB. All normal vehicle traffic transiting the Rivers Gate will be unimpeded. For more information, contact the 437th Security Forces Squadron operations section at 963-3639.
Pharmacy closure: The pharmacy will be undergoing a major renovation project beginning at the end of October. 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.
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.
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.