CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Spotlight
Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. William Budkey today at 1 p.m., in the 15th Airlift Squadron auditorium. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Amanda Lynch at 963-6081
Retirement: The 437th Operations Support Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Anthony Jones today at 11 a.m. in the building 54 auditorium. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Michael Sheldon at 963-2246.
Around the base
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.
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.
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 Mar. 5. For more information, contact the Education and Training Center at 963-4575.
Company grade officer council meeting: The next CGOC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Wings bar located in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Matthew Sullivan at 963-2935.
New pharmacy hours: Beginning Thursday, the pharmacy will have 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.
Searching for instructors: Charleston's Fitness & 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.
Wing promotion ceremony: The wing promotion ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Charleston Club.
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.
Official Mail Center closure: The Official Mail Center will be closed Monday for training. For emergencies, call 568-6906.