CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Morgan Thursday at 11 a.m. in the building 60 Auditorium. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. James Bomboy at 963-4946.
Around the base
Annual Water Quality Report: Inside next week's Airlift Dispatch, you will find a pamphlet of the 2006 Water Quality Report. The report is published annually by the Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Charleston. The purpose of the report is to let you, the consumer, know what is in the water you use everyday. The 437th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight is dedicated to ensuring everyone receives the highest quality of water possible. Please read the report in the June 1 edition of the Airlift Dispatch. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Jared Thomas at 963-5693.
Gamer's reality golf tour: The 437th Services Squadron is hosting a golf tournament to help Airmen become more aware and involved with the Airman's Center and Wrenwoods Golf Course. The tournament will begin Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Airman's Center and will be played Wrenwoods Golf Course. Prizes will be awarded at 2 p.m. for the winners. The registration deadline is today. For more information or to register, call Senior Airman RaNnae Cano at 963-3590.
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 PM
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
Promotion ceremony: Come out and recognize our newest promotees at Charleston AFB's monthly promotion ceremony. We will celebrate all the enlisted promotions for the month of June. The ceremony will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at the Charleston Club. Please take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding efforts of these Airmen and this significant event in their military careers.
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 June 14. For more information, visit the following website http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/eprom/ or, contact the military personnel flight at 963-4497.
Happy relationship class for couples: The Family Advocacy Program is offering a free couples communication class for base Airmen and their partners starting June 5. The class will meet for six consecutive Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is no cost for base Airmen and their partners. For more information, or to register call Jim Hernandez at 963-6504.
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.
Airman and Family Readiness Flight closure: The Airman and Family Readiness Flight will be closed Friday and will re-open for normal business Tuesday. For more information, call the A&FRF at 963-4066.
Commissary opening: The Commissary will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, contact the Commissary at 963-7469.
Job services representatives: The A&FRF will have job services representatives available from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday. For more information or for an individual appointment, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
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.