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 June 25 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.
Airlift squadron change of command: Lt. Col. Lenny Richoux will relinquish command of the 17th Airlift Squadron to Lt. Col. Scott DeThomas Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Charleston Club. For more information, contact the 17 AS executive office at 963-2916.
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 1st Combat Camera Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Stephen Jenkins today at 1 p.m. in the Education Center. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Piper Faulisi at 963-7202 or Capt. Jeremy St. Louis at 963-3773.
Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will be hosting a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Yvette Morhee today at 2 p.m. in the building 705 auditorium. For more information, call Airman 1st Class Dominique Bolen at 963-7646.
Retirement: The 437th Mission Support Squadron will be hosting a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Cynthia Holt today at 2 p.m. in the building 610 auditorium. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Nick Rawlings at 963-6099.
Retirement: The 437 AMXS will host a retirement ceremony for Tech Sgt. Richard Jolly today at 3 p.m. in the Home Station Check Hanger, building 700. For more information, call Master Sgt. Sean Early at 963-4694.
Around the base
Appointment of Summary Court Officer: Capt. Jason Dethier, 437 AMXS, 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.
Varsity softball tryouts: Today the 437th Services Squadron is finishing up tryouts for the varsity softball team at the softball field complex at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Senior Airman Clinton Coleman at 963-5414.
Free concert: This week, the Air Force Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble of the Heritage of America Band from Langley AFB, Va., will be performing in local communities around Charleston. The schedule is as follows:
Monday - Sullivan's Island Park, Mt. Pleasant at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Summerville Town Square, Summerville at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Folly Beach City Park Gazebo, Folly Beach at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday - Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort at 6 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.heritageofamericaband.acc.af.mil/pubkit/hapubkit.html
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 June 27. 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.
Family Circle Cup offer: Family Circle Cup is offering Charleston AFB military members $10 off general admission tickets to the Association of Volleyball Professionals professional beach volleyball tournament at the Family Circle Cup stadium on Daniel Island June 15 to 17. Go to their website at http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/hxmy80 to order tickets and get additional information.
Military appreciation night: Charleston Battery Soccer Team will be hosting a military appreciation night at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island June 22. 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.
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.
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 of 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.
After school program openings: Youth programs currently has slots available for its after school care program. For more enrollment requirements or other information, call Paula Matthews at 963-3307.
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.