CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. --
Spotlight

Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Dearman July 20 at 10 a.m. in the building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Rodney Koonce at 963-4679.

Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Tony Trodglen July 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Vicki Morgan at 963-4748.

Retirement: The 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Jacqueline Boatwright July 21 at 2 p.m. in building 610. For more information, contact Maj. Cynthia Buist at 963-2022.

Around the base

Team Charleston rodeo send-off: There will be a rodeo send-off rally July 28 at 1 p.m. in Nosedock 1 for the rodeo team as they depart for the Air Mobility Command rodeo competition. For more information, contact Maj. Michael Mitchell at 963-5636.

Company grade officers council meeting: The next CGOC meeting will be July 31 at 1 p.m. at the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Capt. Matthew Sullivan at 963-2935. 

Government Purchase Card Training: The 437th Contracting Squadron will be hosting a vendor trade fair July 24 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mandatory training is scheduled for all cardholders and approving officials. A large number of vendors will display available products and services. If involved in the GPC program, please mark your calendars to attend this fun and informative event.

Claims resulting from Hurricane Katrina: The two-year statute of limitations for filing claims resulting from Hurricane Katrina ends August 29. In order for claims to be recognized, claimants must submit their paperwork to the Air Force Claims Service Center no later than August 29. Claimants are reminded if they had private renters or homeowners insurance covering their property they must file a claim against their insurer first and receive a settlement before filing a claim with the government. Claimants who have not  filed their claim should contact the Air Force Claims Service Center at 877-754-1212 for further filing instructions. For more information, contact the 437th Airlift Wing legal office at 963-5502.

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 437th Airlift Wing legal office at 963-5502.

Transition Assistance Program: The Airman and Family Readiness flight is hosting a three-day transition assistance workshop Tuesday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Airmen separating or retiring. The workshop assists Airmen in how to interview, network and prepare an effective resume. For more information or to reserve a seat contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.

Job services: The A&FRF will appointments for Airmen and family members to meet with a South Carolina job services representative Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The representative will assist in the process of looking for employment. For an individual appointment, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.

Aircrew training: The 437 Operations Support Squadron Combat Crew Communications Flight will offer aircrew communication security and simple key loader training every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in building 169, room 114. This class is mandatory for initial COMSEC users and can be used as a refresher for all others. The class is limited to 10 aircrew members; call crew communications at 963-5810 to reserve a slot.

2007 Senior NCO induction ceremony: The 2007 Senior NCO induction ceremony committee is seeking volunteers who are saber team members, color guard team, musicians (to play dinner music or accompany anthem), and role players for a military historical presentation. The committee would like to conduct a ceremony in honor of the new senior NCOs by senior NCOs. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Marlon Ball for music at 963-4450, Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin for historical presentations at 963-2871 and Master Sgt. Don Shown for Color Guard or Saber Team at 963-6165.

Senior NCO induction ceremony needs historical uniforms: The Senior NCO induction ceremony committee needs historical uniforms representing the following military operations: World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Korea, Desert Shield and Desert Storm. If you have uniform items they can use, or know someone who does, contact Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin at 963-2871.

Communications unit seeks volunteers: The Joint Communications Unit, Fort Bragg, N.C., is seeking highly motivated volunteers in several 2E and 3C AFSCs. If you think you have what it takes to be a communicator for this base that conducts missions on a variety of platforms within maritime, air and land domains, visit www.jcuonline.org/portal and click "Recruiting" on the menu for more information or to download the JCU Application. You may also contact a JCU recruiter at DSN 383-0203 or (910) 243-0203.

Become job ready while earning college credit: 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 Airmen and Family Readiness Flight. 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 Aug. 3. For more information, contact the A&FRF at 963-4406.

Professional enhancement: To learn more about Airman professional enhancement seminars, call your career assistance advisor at 963-2768 or view the course curriculum on the webpage: https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/Database/Staging/2547134/Amn_PES1.doc

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.

Smooth move: Meet with experts who will give you the tricks of the trade for making your next move a smooth one. For more information or to register, call the 437th Mission Support Squadron A&FRF at 963-4406.

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.

Free bowling for Airmen: Starlifter Lanes is honoring base Airmen in the grade of E-1 through E-4 with free bowling, any day of the week along with shoe rental fees. For more information, contact Starlifter Lanes at 963-3315.

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, call Betsy Crump at 963-4411.