CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Peggy Miller Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Danny Campbell at 963-5881.
Retirement: The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Jeff Phipps Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. at Fire Station #1. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Lori Metcalf at 963-5518.
Around the base
Promotion ceremony: The 437th Airlift Wing will be hosting a promotion ceremony for all newly promoted Airmen Sept. 28 at 3 p.m., in the Charleston Club. For more information contact Master Sgt. Tom Paul at 963-5914
Top 3 education grant information: Top 3 education grant deadlines this quarter has been extended to Oct. 1, 2007. This grant is to assist individuals, between the grades of E-1 and E-6, in completing their Community College of the Air Force degree as well as meeting other education goals and to recognize individuals pursuing continuing education. Each semester, the association awards up to three $100 grants to selected individuals.
Family pre-deployment briefing: The Airman and Family Readiness will be hosting a family pre-deployment briefing every Tuesday and Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for Airmen and their families who are preparing for a deployment within 30 days. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Job services representative: The A&FRF will give Airmen the opportunity to meet with a South Carolina job services representative who will help in the job search process Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information or to sign up, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Military Child Education Coalition workshops: The A&FRF is hosting workshops for parents of children from birth to 18 years. Workshops will be held Sept. 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. in building 500. Parents will receive information and materials that will help them ensure their children's educational success despite frequent relocations, deployments and other challenges faced by military children. For more information or to register, call 963-4406.
Dining facility open to retirees: The 437th Services Squadron will be hosting retirees in the Gaylor Dining Facility Tuesday. This will allow retirees to share the 60th anniversary celebration, and encourage them to share with fellow Airmen their tremendous "Heritage to Horizon" experiences. For more information, contact the dining facility at 963-3595.
Alabama Air National Guard part-time vacancies: Are you planning to Palace Chase, Palace Front or separate from active duty? Would you like to continue receiving most of your active duty benefits and have a great part-time job? The Alabama Air National Guard units in Montgomery have the following part-time vacancies: 1C072 - aviation resource management, 1N0X1 - intelligence, 2A0X1D - electronic warfare systems, 2A3X2 - avionics, 23X3B - aircraft maintenance, 2A6X4 - aircraft fuel systems, 2E1X2 - meteorological and navigation systems, 2E1X1 - satellite, wideband and telemetry systems, 2A0X1C - avionic sensor system maintenance, 3E7X1 - fire protection apprentice, 3A0X1 - information manager, 2T3X1 - mechanic apprentice, 2W0X1 - munitions, 2W1X1 - aircraft armament systems, 2A6X6 - aircraft electrical & environmental systems, 3C2X1 - communication computer programs, 3E0X2 - power production, 3E2X1 - heavy equipment, 3E4X1 - utility systems, 3E4X2 - liquid fuels, 3S251 - training, 3P0X1 - security forces, and 32E3B - engineer. The Alabama Air National Guard is also offering a $15,000 bonus until Sept. 30. For more information contact Master Sgt. Vonsetta Love at 334-394-7191, or 800-368-4481.
Building a happy relationship: The Family Advocacy Program will offer a couples communication class starting on Tuesday and meeting for six consecutive Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is no cost for base members and their partners. For more information or to register, call Jim Hernandez at 963-6504.
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.
Smooth move briefings available online: Air Force legal offices are no longer required to provide "Smooth Move" briefings for potential claimants. A new online briefing can be viewed by claimants from any computer. This briefing can be accessed from the Air Force Claims Service Center public webpage at: http://legalassistance.law.af.mil/claims/. For more information, contact the 437 AW legal office at 963-5502.
General education courses available at education center: 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.
Become job ready while earning college credits: Spouses of active-duty Air Force and activated Reserve Airmen can enroll in a free computer 101 course offered by Trident Technical College and the A&FRF. Classes will be taught by TTC staff for eight consecutive Saturdays beginning Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Only 15 spaces are available and all applicants must go through a simple screening process at a date determined after registration. For more information, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
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.
Patriots Point Museum: Patriots Point Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission for active-duty military with an ID card is $13, but admission is free when in uniform. For more information, go to www.patriotspoint.org.
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.