CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Wing change of command: Col. Glen Joerger will relinquish command of the 437th Airlift Wing to Col. John Millander Monday at 10 a.m. in Nose Dock 2, building 578. The change of command will be followed by Colonel Joerger's retirement ceremony with a reception immediately following in the Charleston Club. For more information, call the protocol office at 963-8013.
Maintenance group change of command: Col. Grace Blevins-Holman will relinquish command of the 437th Maintenance Group to Col. Tammy Livingood June 29 at 10 a.m. in Nose Dock 2, building 578. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Riley at 963-8500.
Retirement: The 437th Airlift Wing will host a retirement luncheon for Master Sgt. Dwayne Powell today at 12 p.m. at the base picnic grounds. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Ray Rose at 963-5599.
Retirement: The 315 Maintenance Squadron is hosting a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Kathryn Taylor July 7 at 1 p.m. at survival shop. For more information, contact 963-4662.
Retirement: The 315th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Hill Littleton July 8 at 10 a.m. in the building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Kelly Moyer at 963-2093.
Around the base
Military appreciation night: Charleston Battery Soccer Team will be hosting a military appreciation night at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island tonight. The event is free to military identification card holders, to include active duty, retirees, reservists, dependents and Department of Defense civilians. Tickets are available in the 437th and 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Offices and at the Outdoor Recreation Center. For more information, call Public Affairs at 963-5608 or 963-2034.
Appointment of Summary Court Officer: Capt. Jason Dethier, 437th Aircraft maintenance Squadron, is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Tech. Sgt. Eon-Paul Harry, deceased. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to Sergeant Harry or claims against his estate, contact Captain Dethier at 963-7633.
Wing Promotion Ceremony: The 437th Airlift Wing promotion ceremony will be held June 29 at 3 p.m. at the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Scott Rine at 963-6339.
Aircrew training: The 437th Operations Support Squadron Combat Crew Communications will offer aircrew communication security and simple key loader training every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in building 169 room 114 starting Wednesday. This class is mandatory for initial COMSEC user 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 SNCO 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, or Master Sgt. Don Shown for Color Guard or Saber Team at 963-6165.
SNCO 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.
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.
Reintegration seminar: The Airman and Family Readiness Flight is having a reintegration seminar Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at building 500. The seminar is geared towards individuals returning from a deployment to help reintegrate members back into family life. For more information, or to sign up, call 963-4406.
Job services: The Airman and Family Readiness Flight has 30-minute appointments available for those seeking employment in South Carolina. For more information, or to schedule an appointment call 963-4406.
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 Airmen and Family Readiness Flight 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.
Family housing residents: Security rods for family housing sliding glass doors are now available at the self-help store. For more information, call 963-4273.
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.