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News briefs
May 27, 2009 — To submit information for news briefs, send an e-mail to airlift.dispatch@charleston.af.mil with subject NEWS BRIEFS. Submissions must be received no later than close of business Friday the week before publication. Spotlight AMC seeks 2009 Air Force Marathon participants: The annual Air Force Marathon will be held Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson AFB,... MORE

Coming soon … USO in a Box
March 11, 2009 — The 437th Aerial Port Squadron loaded up a Charleston C-17 here with the USO's newest morale boosting effort, USO in a Box, March 8. While the mission of the 437 APS is to provide responsive global cargo and passenger movement operations they sometimes have the opportunity to load a different type of cargo that still benefits the warfighter. USO in... MORE

Senior Airman Veronica Garrison lowers the USO cargo onto the floor of a Charleston C-17 using the new hydraulic lift system attached to the cargo here, March 8. The USO ships packages downrange to troops throughout the year to help increase morale while they fight for their country. Airman Garrison is with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

LRS 1 shoots down SFS in season opener
February 4, 2009 — Unable to withstand second-half shooting by LRS 1, the SFS basketball team dropped its Charleston AFB intramural basketball season opener, 47-21, Feb. 3 at the Fitness and Sports Center. Both teams opened up the game looking more toward driving to the net rather than protecting it, proving that both teams were lacking in defense and LRS went into... MORE

Gregory Bouie concentrates before taking his free-throw shot during the second half of the season-opener intramural basketball game Feb. 3 at the Fitness and Sports Center. LRS 1 dominated SFS 47-21. Bouie is with the 437th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

News briefs
November 19, 2008 — To submit information for News Briefs, send an e-mail to airlift.dispatch@charleston.af.mil with subject NEWS BRIEFS. Submissions must be received no later than close of business Friday the week before publication. Spotlight Road closure: A closure of the inbound gate at Dorchester Road is scheduled for Nov. 22 at 8 a.m. until Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. The... MORE

ORC, Wrenwoods host fishing derby, campout
October 8, 2008 — The 437th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center and Wrenwoods Golf Course recently hosted two events designed to bring families together and provide some outdoor fun for Team Charleston members. The Charleston AFB Fishing Derby and Camp Little Links were held Oct. 3 and 4 here and more than 100 people participated in the two events. The... MORE

Lt. Col. James Petrick and his sons, Nicolas and Hunter, assemble a tent at the Wrenwoods Golf Course in preparation for a night under the stars on Charleston AFB Oct. 3. More than 15 Team Charleston family members participated in the 437th Force Support Squadron Camp Little Links. Colonel Petrick is the 437th Logistics Readiness commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

437 OSS gets involved, gives back to local community
October 6, 2008 — Airmen from the 437th Operations Support Squadron welcomed members from the Ashley Park Retirement Community on base Oct. 3. The 437 OSS has taken trips quarterly to the Ashley Park Retirement Community in Charleston, S.C., to interact with the residents as a form of community involvement. However, this is the first time the residents have actually... MORE

Master Sgt. Tammy Thompson takes a shot at beanbag baseball in the Charleston Club Oct. 3. The 437th Operations Support Squadron meets quarterly with members from the Ashley Park Retirement Community for lunch and a game of beanbag baseball. Sergeant Thompson is with the 437 OSS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

News briefs
September 15, 2008 — To submit information for News Briefs, send an e-mail to airlift.dispatch-@charleston.af.mil with subject NEWS BRIEFS. Submissions must be received no later than close of business Friday the week before publication. Spotlight Retirement: The 1st Combat Camera Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Stephen Faulisi Sept. 19 at 2... MORE

Junior enlisted members get new Airmen's Center
August 20, 2008 — Junior enlisted Airmen currently living in the dormitories will soon have a new Airmen's Center within their dorms due to the dedicated support of Air Mobility Command and wing leadership to improve quality of life here. Air Mobility Command commander Gen. Arthur Lichte and Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift Wing commander, each funded close... MORE

Team Charleston youth named an MLB S.T.A.R.
July 16, 2008 — A Charleston AFB youth was recently awarded the 2008 Major League Baseball S.T.A.R. Award for the state of South Carolina by MLB and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Austin Fields, 15, the son of Master Sgt. Leland Fields, 437th Operations Support Squadron, and Melanie Fields, 437th Force Support Squadron Youth Programs assistant sports director,... MORE

Austin Fields prepares to swing at a recent Team Lowcountry Patriots game. Austin has been named the Major League Baseball S.T.A.R. for South Carolina by MLB and the Boys & Girls Club of America. Austin is the son of Master Sgt. Leland Fields, 437th Operations Support Squadron, and Melanie Fields, 437th Force Support Squadron Youth Programs assistant sports director. (Courtesy photo)

MDG sacrifices game to Flyers by forfeit
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Kelby Hagerla hits a home run for the Flyers during a game at the base softball field July 7. The Flyers beat the Medical Group by forfeiture during intramural softball playoffs which began this week. Hagerla is with the 16th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)