CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Squadron change of command: Lt. Col. Charles Shea will relinquish command of the 437th Comptroller Squadron to Maj. Seung Paik today at 2 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Matthew Schmit at 963-3750.
Squadron change of command: Lt. Col. Jeanne Hardrath will relinquish command of the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron to Maj. James Petrick Monday at 10 a.m. in building 610. For more information, contact the 437 LRS commander's support staff at 963-4840.
Squadron change of command: Maj. William Foster will relinquish command of the 437th Mission Support Squadron to Maj. John Silverman Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information contact, contact the 437 MSS commander's support staff at 963-4532.
Retirement: The 315th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Harold Littleton Saturday at 10 a.m. in the building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Kelly Moyer at 963-2093.
Retirement: The 315th Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Kathryn Taylor Saturday at 1 p.m. in building 72. For more information, contact 963-4662.
Retirement: The 437th Operations Support Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Michele Mitchell July 12 at 2 p.m. in the 14th Airlift Squadron auditorium. For more information, contact Arvene Middleton at 963-2236
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 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Jacqueline Boatwright July 21 in building 610. For more information, contact Maj. Cynthia Buist at 963-2022.
Around the base
Aircrew training: The 437 OSS 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.
Top 3 meeting: The next Top 3 meeting will be Wednesday at noon in the Low Country Café at the Charleston Club. The meeting will focus on upcoming events for 2007. The newest master sergeant selects are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Evelyn Serafica at 963-6885.
Company Grade Officer's Council golf open: The CGOC is hosting a four person captain's choice golf tournament July 13 at 8 a.m. at Wrenwoods Golf Course. The cost for Wrenwoods members is $40 and $47 for non-members. Costs include green fees, cart rental, lunch and prizes. For more information, contact the 14 AS Readiness Office at 963-2191.
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.
Resume II and cover letter assistance: Base members can receive individual assistance finalizing a rough draft resume and cover letter. For more information, or to register call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
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.