CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Aerial Port squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Ron Coward at noon today at the Olive Garden restaurant located off Rivers Ave., in the Northwoods Mall parking lot. For additional information, contact Tech. Sgt. Tharin Thomas at 963-3110.
Retirement: The 437th Airlift Wing will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Sinclair at 3 p.m. today at the Chapel Annex. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Denese Bellamy at 963-7052.
Around the base
DEFY: The Drug Education for Youth program is a two-week summer leadership day camp, which will be held June 11 through June 21. The DEFY program is a DOD program, free for any military, retired or DOD employee children ages 9 to 12 years old. The deadline for adult mentors to sign up is March 31. The deadline for youth sign up is April 30. To volunteer and for more information, contact Evelyn Knight at 963-6849.
Women's History Month calendar of events:
Women's History Month retreat ceremony: The Women's History Month committee is hosting a retreat ceremony at the base flagpole today at 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Beth Dickens at 963-4074.
Women's History Month expo: The Women's History Month committee is hosting a Women's expo March 23 at the Fitness and Sports Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Beth Dickens at 963-4074.
Thrift Savings Plan briefing: The Airman and Family Readiness Flight will be holding a TSP briefing today from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at building 500. For more information, Barbara Lang contact Call 963-4406 to sign up.
Commander's Access Channel available to Hunley Park residents: The Commander's Access Channel (Channel 2) is now available to Hunley Park housing residents who are subscribers of Comcast Cable. The Commander's Access Channel includes base notifications, weather and video. For more information, contact Comcast Cable at 866-382-0322.
Free tax preparation: Military OneSource is offering free tax preparation software to military members this year. The software, TaxCut Basic Online, is available to active-duty, guard, and Reserve servicemembers and their families. Military OneSource also offers a free consultation service to assist Airmen with tax-related questions and financial planning. Information on the software and consultation service can be found at www.militaryonesource.com. Tax preparation services are also available through the Charleston AFB Tax Center. The Tax Center offers free tax preparation services to active-duty members, retirees, reservists and guard on active duty, military family members and Department of Defense civilians with an identification card. For additional information on the installation tax program, please call a Tax Center representative at 963-1040.
On base term IV college registration: The Education and Training Center will begin Term IV registration for City Colleges of Chicago, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Park University, Southern Illinois University and Webster University until Mar. 16. For more information, contact the Education and Training Center at 963-4575.
Moose Stomp dining out: The 17th Airlift Squadron would like to invite all former and current squadron members to the 1st Annual Moose Stomp Dining Out at on March 16 at 6 p.m. at the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Capt George Granholm at 963-5534.
Moose invitational golf tournament: The 17th Airlift Squadron's booster club is hosting the first Moose invitational golf tournament at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Wrenwoods Golf Course. Registration cost will be $45 and lunch and drinks will be provided for free to all participants. For more information, contact Capt. Dave Compton at 437-6739.
Daedalian events: The Daedalian's have scheduled the following events.
March 16: At 3:30 p.m., there will be a quarterly meeting at the Charleston Club. The guest speaker is Arthur Cobert, past president of the Flying Tigers of the 14th Air Force Association.
April 6: The Daedalian golf tournament will be at 8 a.m. at the Charleston AFB golf course. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Tex Brown, Daedalian National commander, is scheduled to participate.
Airmen's wingman golf special: All Airmen (E1 through E4) will receive complimentary green fees through the month of April with the purchase of cart fees. Offer valid any day of the week, but you must bring your Wingman or another Airman with you. For more information, contact the Golf Shop at 963-4177.
Free Bowling for Airmen: The Starlifter Lanes is honoring Team Charleston's in the grade of E-1 through E-4 with free bowling anytime, any day of the week along with the shoe rental fees. For more information, contact the Starlifter Lanes at 963-3315.
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 April 17 at the Elks Lodge, 1113 Sam Rittenburg Blvd. in Charleston, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
New internet site: The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center has a new Internet site, www.charleston.va.gov, which offers a wealth of information to assist veterans.
The website offers general information about the facility, as well as specific information about subjects, such as eligibility, release of information, billing and insurance, driving directions, how to schedule or cancel an appointment, how to refill a prescription, visitor information, contact phone numbers and much more valuable information.
Free self-defense course: A free self-defense course will be offered for all who have been victimized or want to avoid being victims. All materials will be provided free of charge. The course will be held at the Health and Wellness Center in four sessions (April 3, 5, 10 and 12) from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. For registration or more information, contact Donna Warren at 963-7898 or donna.warren-02@charleston.af.mil.
New pharmacy hours: The pharmacy has new hours. The pharmacy will open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. daily. The pharmacy will close at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month for training. For more information, contact Maj. Karen Berkeley at 963-6809.
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.
Searching for instructors: Charleston's Fitness and Sports Center is currently recruiting volunteer instructors for aerobics, yoga, Pilates and many other types of exercise and fitness programs. Those who would like to volunteer or need more information can stop by the fitness center or call 963-3347.
Airmen's Attic in need of donations: The Airman's Attic is in need of household items, children's clothing (to size 8), appliances and furniture. If you have items that have been gently used, please consider donating them to the Attic. Donations can be dropped off Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, Betsy Crump at 963-4411.
Gas mask fit testing: The 437th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight will be conducting gas mask fit testing Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Airmen requiring a gas mask fit test must first contact their unit deployment manager to schedule an appointment. Airmen are asked to bring their own gas mask and eyewear inserts and to avoid consumption of any food, drinks or tobacco products for at least an hour prior to the appointment. For more information, contact Senior Airman Matthew Anderson at 963-6289.