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Captain named top SOS grad for 2006
May 9, 2007 — A Charleston captain was recently named the top graduate of the year for Squadron Officer School, the second consecutive year an Airmen here received that honor. Capt. Michele Lobianco, a 437th Airlift Wing executive officer previously assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron, finished first in her class in June and won the Commandant's Leadership... MORE

Starlifter Lanes’ Gets a “Face Lift”
May 2, 2007 — One of the oldest buildings on Charleston Air Force Base just finished receiving a "facelift."The Starlifter Lanes Bowling Center, named after the C-141 Starlifter and a strong part of Charleston's heritage, now has brick exterior to match the common base décor. The contractor literally wrapped the previously galvanized steel building in a wall of... MORE

The grand reopening of Starlifter Lanes will be held May 10 at 9 am.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

Iraqi air force takes flight with help from U.S. Airmen
April 4, 2007 — The Iraqi air force is taking off once again with the help of U.S. Air Force Airmen who serve with the Coalition Air Force Transition Team in Iraq. The U.S. Air Force's contribution enabling the Iraqi air force to build and sustain itself is focused through the CAFTT, composed of four Air Force military transition teams located at bases in Kirkuk,... MORE

Iraqi airmen from Squadron 70 at Basra Air Base recover one of two Seeker aircraft after a mission. Squadron 70 flies intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over oil pipelines and other areas of interest, all the while keeping an eye out for insurgent activity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Williams)

Charleston Airman takes 16th in PBA tournament
March 7, 2007 — The bystanders at the bowling alley paused their games and watched in suspense as the young fifteen year old entered the 10th frame with a perfect score tallied. The crowd of a more than a hundred people was in awe as the game finished three frames later with a score of 300. Tears in Mom's eyes and a hug from Dad, it was the first of many perfect... MORE

Charleston AFB hockey team qualifies for championship game
January 26, 2007 — MORE

Christopher Pace, Air Force forward, battles for control of the puck with a Coast Guard player during the game. The Coast Guard beat the Air Force team 6-3, however, Air Force qualified for the Stingrays Military Cup to be held Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum against the Navy team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky Bloom)

Diamond Notes - GTC Dos and Don'ts
January 9, 2007 — Have you ever been on a trip and attempted to use your personal credit card but were unable to because of reasons unknown? Well I have and it is not a pleasant experience. It may have been an honest mistake or it could have happened for not abiding by the bank's credit card policy. Many of us meticulously plan our trips down to the penny,... MORE

Command Chiefs Comments
January 9, 2007 — Hello Team Charleston! Hopefully your Thanksgiving was as special as mine. If you are like me, you have spent a couple of extra hours in the fitness center this week working off the deep fried turkey and extra helping of macaroni and cheese you consumed. Let me also add my special thanks to all of you for being such great wingmen. The entire team... MORE

CES1 Outlaws crush CES2 Firedogs; 26-14 win secures base championship
December 15, 2006 — Three touchdown passes and two field goals from Outlaws quarterback Brandon Barnes led to victory for the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron Outlaws over the 437 CES Firedogs for the base flag football championship Monday. The bitter rivalry between the two civil engineering football teams culminated with the Outlaws coming out on top 26-14. Derrick... MORE

Brandon Barnes, Outlaws quarterback, runs the ball during the game. Barnes connected with receivers three times in the end zone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)

Army parachute team jumps from Charleston C-17 over Miami football game
December 15, 2006 — MORE

Al Vernon, the fourth and final member of the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., jumps from the ramp of a CHarleston Air Force Base C-17 Globemaster III over the Miami Dolphins football game Oct. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)