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.
Missions support group change of command: Col. Nichoals Desport will relinquish command of the 437th Mission Support Group to Col. Frank Jones Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Nose Dock 2, building 578. For more informaiton, contact 437 MSG office at 963-2200.
Airlift squadron change of command: Lt. Col. Lenny Richoux will relinquish command of the 17th Airlift Squadron to Lt. Col. Scott DeThomas June 20 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 437th Airlift Wing will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Melvin Willis today at 10 a.m. in the Nose Dock 2, building 578. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Michelle Celadon at 963-3654.
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 1st Combat Camera Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Stephen Jenkins June 15 at 1 p.m. in the Education Center on base. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Piper Faulisi at 963-7202 or Capt. Jeremy St. Louis at 963-3773.
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.
Power outage: There will be a base-wide power outage to include base housing Saturday from 6 to 9 a.m. This is necessary so they can accomplish a sub-station upgrade. For more information, call Chris Gaines at 963-5019.
Free concert: In June, the Air Force Heritage Air 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:
June 18 - Sullivan's Island Park, Mt. Pleasant at 6:30 p.m.
June 19 - Summerville Town Square, Summerville at 6:30 p.m.
June 20 - Folly Beach City Park Gazebo, Folly Beach at 6:30 p.m.
June 21 - Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort at 6 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.heritageofamericaband.acc.af.mil/pubkit/hapubkit.html
Daedalian meeting: The Daedalians will have their next meeting at 3:30 p.m. today in the Daedalian's room in the Charleston Club. The guest speaker, Damon Walsh, vice president of program management for Force Protection Inc., will talk about the capabilities of some vehicles transported by C-17s. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Dean Rosenquist at 963-3553 or 1st Lt. Jennifer Moore at 963-2065.
2007 technical sergeant/master sergeant promotion results: The statistics for the 2007 E6/E7 promotion results will be released early June. The official results will be released Thursday. For more information, visit the following website http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/eprom/ or, contact the military personnel flight at 963-4497.
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 SNCO induction ceremony: The 2007 Senior NCO Induction Ceremony Committee is seeking volunteers who can sing, play a musical instrument, act or can memorize a short script 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 at 963-4450.
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 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.
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.