CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Operations Group will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Paul DeGroot today at 1 p.m. in the Yonkie Auditorium. For additional information, contact Master Sgt. Mischelle Meleg at 963-7154.
Retirement: The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. John Adams today at 2 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Master Sgt. John Prato at 963-5209.
Retirement: The 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 315th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. George Newkirk and Master Sgt. Deborah Newkirk Sunday at 11 a.m., in the Charleston Club. For additional information, contact Capt. Luis Class at 963-4975 or Senior Master Sgt. Glennis O'Brien at 963-7473.
Retirement: The 315th Airlift Wing public affairs office is hosting a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Mark Kleber Sunday at 2 p.m. in building 60. For more information, contact Debra Baldwin at 963-2034.
Around the base
Farewell dinner: The 437th Airlift Wing is hosting a farewell dinner for Col. Steven and Mrs. Jill Harrison May 2 at 6 p.m. in the Charleston Club. The Harrison family will be departing for Dover AFB, Del., May 4 with a change of command scheduled for May 8. For additional information, contact Diane Chancey at 963-3201 or Lt. Col. Lenny Richoux at 3-2916.
Armed Forces Dinner: The Armed Forces Dinner will be held May 3 with the reception beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center. Tickets are now on sale for $45 for active duty military members, reservists, retirees and spouses. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.charlestonchamber.net and click on the link for the chamber store to register for the event.
Free youth camp: The Drug Education for Youth program is a two-week summer leadership day camp, which will be held June 11 through June 21. DEFY is a Department of Defense program, free for any military, retired or DOD employee children ages 9 to 12 years old. The deadline for youth sign up is April 30. For more information, contact Evelyn Knight at 963-6849.
"Common Sense Parenting" class: The Family Advocacy Program will offer a six-session parenting class. These evening classes will begin April 24 and continue for five consecutive Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call Jim Hernandez at 963-6504.
Quarterly awards ceremony: The 437th Airlift Wing Quarterly Awards Ceremony will be April 26 at 3 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Paul Yecke at 963-2156.
April is the month of the military child: Stop by the Airman & Family Readiness Flight to discover all the resources available to parents. There are books and videos on various parenting topics, information on selecting the right school for your child, Smooth Move program for children who will be PCSing soon, Scholarship Resource Network for college-bound students and information on the Military Child Education Coalition. For more information, call Elsa Summers at 963-4406.
Club Advisory Committee: All Club members interested in serving on the Club Advisory Committee are invited to attend the first meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Club members in attendance will be presented information on requirements for the Club Advisory Committee and will be provided a complimentary buffet dinner. For additional information or to R.S.V.P. by Monday, contact Harriett Barrett at 693-3914 or hbarrett81@hotmail.com.
Supermarket of veteran benefits: A variety of veteran's benefits counseling and enrollment, health screenings and employment opportunities for South Carolina veterans will be available Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, located at 1113 Sam Rittenburg Blvd.
CSB/REDUX briefing: The Airman and Family Readiness Flight will host a CSB/REDUX briefing Monday from noon to 1 p.m. The briefing will help you learn about this retirement choice if you are nearing your 14-and-a-half year mark in the military. For more information or to sign up, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Uniformed Thrift Savings Plan: The A&FRF will host a Uniformed Thrift Savings Plan class Monday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn the pros to investing in the TSP for military. For more information or to sign up, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Educational Opportunities: Meet with an education counselor Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the A&FRF to help you in furthering your education. For more information or to make an individual appointment, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Job services: Meet with a job services representative Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the A&FRF to help you seek employment in the Charleston area. For more information or to make an individual appointment, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Kid$ and Ka$h: Kid$ and Ka$h is a brown bag lunch workshop for parents of children ages four to 16 who want to learn techniques to assist them in teaching their children positive money values. Topics covered include how and why to give allowances, winning the chores war and saving and spending wisely for children of all ages. The class is April 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call the A&FRF at 963-4406.
Crud tournament: The wing commander's director of staff/operations group-sponsored crud tournament will be held May 4 at the Charleston Club. Register to play by today. To sign up or for more information, contact Capt. Steve Sylvester or Maj. Steven Jacque via e-mail.
Family housing residents: Security rods for family housing sliding glass doors are now available at the Self-Help Store. For more information, contact the Self-Help Store at 963-4273.
Airmen's wingman golf special: All Airmen (E-1 through E-4) will receive complimentary green fees through the month of April with the purchase of cart fees. This offer is valid any day of the week, but you must bring your wingman or another Airman with you. For more information, contact the Wrenwoods pro shop at 963-4177.
Free bowling for Airmen: Starlifter Lanes is honoring Team Charleston's Airmen in the grade of E-1 through E-4 with free bowling anytime, 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 diverse 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.