CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. David Cox Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. in building 60. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Philip Vitro at 963-4058.
Around the base
Base power outage: A base-wide power outage has been scheduled for this weekend. All five of the primary circuits for the locations listed below must be switched over to the new substation. Each circuit may take up to 3 hours to switch. Everyone will lose power based on the approximate schedule as follows:
Saturday:
7 to 10 a.m. Hunley Park Housing, BX, Commissary
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flagpole Circuit
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. D Circuit
Noon to 5 p.m. off MFH Circuit
3 to 8 p.m. NCO MFH Circuit
Sunday:
7 to 10 a.m. off MFH Circuit Back-up Date/Time Only
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. NCO MFH Circuit Back-up Date/Time Only
If there any questions, call Robert Murphy at 963-4974.
Wing promotion ceremony: Team Charleston will be honoring its recently promoted members in a ceremony Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Russell Rine at 963-2794.
RiverDogs military appreciation night: The Charleston RiverDogs baseball team is having a baseball game free to all military and Department of Defense ID card holders and their families Aug. 31. Vouchers are available at the 437th and 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Offices, Outdoor Recreation Center and Services Marketing. Military members or DOD ID holders can also show their IDs at the ticket window to be given complimentary tickets. Parking is $3 or $4 per vehicle. If there are any questions, contact the 437th Public Affairs Office at 963-5588.
Charleston 101 critical days of summer golf tournament: The 437th Airlift Wing Safety Office is hosting a four-person captain's choice golf tournament Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the Wrenwoods golf course. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the cost is $28 per person. Prizes will be awarded for closest to pin, longest drive and longest putt. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Frank Endaya at 963-5595.
Dining facility open to retirees: The 437th Services Squadron will be hosting retirees in the Gaylor Dining Facility Sept. 18. This will allow retirees to share in 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
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 Airman and Family Readiness Flight at 963-4406.
CSB/REDUX retirement choice briefing: CSB/Redux retirement choice briefing will be at the A&FRF today from 8 to 9 p.m. Anyone who is eligible for the CSB/Redux and is also approaching their 14-and-a-half year mark should get information to make an informed decision. For more information or to sign up, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Free salsa lessons: The Charleston Club is holding free salsa lessons in the Azalea Room Sept. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m., and open dancing from 9 p.m. to close. To sign up for lessons or for more information, contact Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla at 963-5588.
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.
Scholarship for outstanding Airmen to ROTC: The SOAR program provides squadron commanders the opportunity to recommend individuals to prepare a Reserve Officer Training Corps application package. The wing commander approves the package, and headquarters Air Mobility Command will make nine selections Sept. 14. The SOAR/ROTC offers active-duty enlisted members the opportunity to earn a commission while completing a bachelor's degree as an Air Force cadet. The deadline for getting a completed package to the base education center is Aug. 31. Log on to the Web site below to read the latest details and requirements: http://www.afoats.af.mil/AFROTC/EnlistedComm/EnlistedCommissioning.asp
For more information, contact Linda Wilson at 963-4578.
Clinic has excess waiting room furniture: The clinic will have excess waiting room furniture during August and Sept. If you can use two-, three- and four-seat units, planters and tables in your work areas, contact Leon Smith for more information at 963-6759.
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 Sept. 8 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. The application deadline is today. 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.