CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Group will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Lawrence Strother today at 1 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For additional information, contact Capt. Johnnie Dean at 963-4539.
Retirement: The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Mark Bowers today at 10 a.m. at the 437 LRS mobility section. For additional information, contact Tech. Sgt. Jeanette Tinkey at 963-4831.
Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Staff Sgt. Trent Needler today at 3 p.m. at building 700. For additional information, contact Tech Sgt. Keith Green at 963-4690.
Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Kim Lilly Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Yonkie Auditorium. For additional information, contact Capt. Trina Bentley at 963-4657.
Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Israel Cardona May 10 at 1:30 p.m. in building 74 auditorium. For additional information, contact Master Sgt. Kenneth Williams at 963-2530
Around the base
Commander Fitness Challenge: The next fitness challenge is today at 7:30 a.m. at the Fitness and Sports Center. Runners are asked to be at the Fitness Center no later than 7:20 a.m. for a safety briefing and the commander's welcome. All military, civilian and family members are invited to take part in this free event, and to help us kickoff May Fitness Month. Call the Fitness and Sports Center at 963-3347 for more details.
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 of buying it on the economy. 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.
Golf tournament: The 437th Maintenance Group will host a golf tournament May 11. It will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at the Wrenwoods Golf Course. The entry fee is $45 ($35 for course members) and includes a barbecue lunch with beverages. Prizes will be presented to the first, second and third place teams with the best dressed male and female playing for free. For more information, call Richard Hutchinson at 963-2413.
America's Kids Run: Team Charleston's youth programs will be one of the dozens of Department of Defense youth centers across the world who are taking part in the America's Kids Run May 19 at 8 a.m. This free run will be held on the track behind the base Fitness and Sports Center and starts at 8 a.m. The five and six year olds run one-half mile, the seven and eight year olds run one mile, and the nine to thirteen year olds run two miles, with a finish line reward of an America's Kids Run T-shirt and the cheers of their proud parents. For more information or to register for the run, contact Youth Programs at 963-5684.
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.
Job services: Are you looking for a career change? Are you new to Charleston and looking for work? Meet with a job services representative who will assist you in the process. For more information or to schedule an appointment call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Patriots Point Museum: Come experience one of the largest museums of its kind in the world. The 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 info, 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 Team Charleston's 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, school age program coordinator, 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.