CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Group will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Tom Hunt today at 2 p.m. in the education center. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Patrick Dumka at 963-4116.
Retirement: The 315th Airlift Wing will host a retirement ceremony for Chaplain (Col.) John Caparisos Thursday at 10 a.m. in the base chapel. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Chris Currie at 963-5260.
Retirement: The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Morgan May 31 at 11 a.m. in the building 60 Auditorium. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. James Bomboy at 963-4946.
Around the base
101 Critical Days of Summer kick-off briefing: The 437th Airlift Wing will hold a safety briefing Monday at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Fitness and Sports Center's Hurricane Court. Attendance is mandatory for all Airmen 27 years old and under. All other Airmen are invited to attend. For more information, contact Stuart Wyatt at 963-5605.
Gate closure: The Dorchester Gate will be closed Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to the Visitor's Center Dedication Ceremony. Valid identification card holders can access the base through the Commissary Gate during the closure. All base visitors requiring passes will be required to go through the Rivers Gate on Aviation Avenue. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Clinton Harris at 963-3643.
Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Service: The Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the base chapel. Mr. Pincus Kolender, a Holocaust survivor, will be the guest speaker. For more information, contact the base chapel at 963-2536.
National Police Week calendar of events: National Police Week was founded to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to show our appreciation for all those who currently serve in the war against crime.
National Police Week Golf Tournament: The 437th Security Forces Squadron is hosting a golf tournament today at 8:30 a.m. at the Wrenwoods Golf course. Prizes will be awarded for best shot, longest drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Clinton Harris at 963-3634.
Bicycle Rodeo: The 437 SFS is hosting a bicycle rodeo Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the commissary parking lot. The bicycle rodeo teaches children the proper techniques for cycling safely and the correct use and wear of safety equipment. The rodeo will also have a fingerprinting booth, military working dog demonstration and a Phoenix Raven demonstration. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Kamisha Sumpter at 963-8079.
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 the military personnel flight at 963-4497.
America's Kids Run: The base youth programs will be one of the dozens of Department of Defense youth centers across the world that are taking part in the America's Kids Run Saturday. The run will be held on the track behind the base Fitness and Sports Center at 8 a.m. The five and six year olds run a half mile, seven and eight year olds run one mile, and nine to thirteen year olds run two miles. The finish line reward will be an America's Kids Run T-shirt. For more information or to register for the run, contact Youth Programs at 963-5684.
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 senior NCO 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.
Job services: The Airman and Family Readiness Flight will hold a job counseling session Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Clients must register on-line and complete a client form before meeting with a representative. For more information and to make an individual appointment, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Troops to teachers: The Airman and Family Readiness Flight will hold a cooperative project between U.S. and S.C. Department of Education Monday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This program is designed to assist active and former military in obtaining teacher certification and employment as teachers in S.C. The project is federally funded and managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support. For more information or to sign up, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Interviewing techniques: The A&FRF will host an interviewing workshop Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. For more information or to sign up, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
A&FRF closure: The A&FRF will be closed May 25 and will re-open for normal business May 28. For more information, call the A&FRF at 963-4066.
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 it's 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.