Commentaries

Career Assistance Tip
March 24, 2011 — Are you coming up on a promotion or have an Airman who is unsure when they are eligible to promote? The following information will help you determine when you are eligible for promotion. Promotion to Airman - six months Time in Grade.Promotion to Airman 1st Class (four year enlistee) - 10 months TIG. Promotion to Senior Airman - For six year... MORE

"A Boy Named Sue"
March 23, 2011 — I was first introduced to Johnny Cash during Officer Training School by a flightmate. Since then, I've listened to him on and off, but several of his songs are on multiple playlists of mine. "A Boy Named Sue" never fails to bring a smile to my face when it begins to play. The other day when it came on, I was thinking about mentorship and the two... MORE

Be a great rater with better feedback sessions
March 23, 2011 — We all have had some good and bad raters; I would hope more good than bad. We all can be better raters if we follow some of the tips in AFPAM 36- 2241, Professional Development Guide. First, raters need to know their people. There needs to be lines of trust developed between the two. Raters need to know their Airmen on a personal and professional... MORE

Life: It’s a balancing act
March 15, 2011 — I think we can all agree that life becomes more complicated as we grow older; increased roles and responsibilities, marriage, kids, PCS, promotion, pending retirement - you get the idea ... life is complicated. We all have to do a balancing act to meet the demands we put on ourselves and those that life throws at us. How we perform this balancing... MORE

Proud member of Team Charleston
March 15, 2011 — Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. is a proud member of Joint Team Charleston, both on the Weapons Station and the Air Base. We are honored to be part of the ongoing story of daily support to our nation through Joint Base Charleston.On the extreme north end of JB CHS - WS, we support the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston by managing and... MORE

Diamond Tip
March 15, 2011 — Getting schooledI can't tell you how many Airmen I've seen during the last 10 years for initial interviews as they arrive fresh from basic training and tech school. I have a normal list of items I like to cover with these new folks so I can get to know them and get a feel for what they expect from their new command. During this conversation I... MORE

The Gig Line
March 15, 2011 — Everyone hates shoving their cell phone or PDA into their pocket while in uniform? It produces an unsightly bulge which detracts from proper uniform appearance, plus it's uncomfortable. NAVADMIN 075/11 recently hit the streets and it provides great information regarding carrying cell phones while in uniform. Effective March 25, communication... MORE

Career Assistance Tip
March 9, 2011 — Air Force Benefits Fact SheetHow many of you have heard of or seen the Air Force Benefits Fact Sheet? Do you know when you are supposed to see this document? Do you know where you can find a copy of this document? Do you know what information is in this document? The Air Force Benefits Fact Sheet is reviewed every time you are provided a feedback... MORE

Navy Career Notes
March 9, 2011 — Let's face it, the Post 9/11 GI Bill can be pretty confusing, and some find it pretty intimidating. Many service members wonder if they should stick with the Montgomery GI Bill or go with the Post 9/11 bill. Others don't even know which program they are eligible for. Then, once they decide, there's the confusion involved surrounding the process of... MORE

What our reserve force brings to the fight
March 9, 2011 — As commander of the 315th Airlift Wing here at Joint Base Charleston, I sometimes wonder how many people actually know what we, in the Air Force Reserve, bring to the fight. We wear the same uniform, we use the same equipment, we maintain the same training requirements, and we proudly serve side by side on deployments, in times of war and during... MORE

Col. Steven Chapman, 315th Airlift Wing commander