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Recommended holiday mailing dates released for Afghanistan
November 2, 2009 — U.S. Postal Service officials announced recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. military service members serving overseas receiving mail through Army Post Office and Fleet Post Office addresses in Afghanistan. Holiday mail sent to APO/FOP addresses via first-class mail and priority mail for service members stationed in... MORE

New communication and information career field changes to take effect Nov. 1
October 28, 2009 — The Air Force Personnel Center is scheduled to update Air Force Specialty Codes for all Airmen in the communication and information career fields to the newly created 3D, Cyberspace Professional, career fields Oct. 31. The transformation began last year, when Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley put out the Roadmap for Developing Cyberspace... MORE

DOD and Charleston AFB support Red Ribbon Week 2009
October 21, 2009 — "Drug free is the key" is the 2009 Red Ribbon Week campaign set for Oct. 23 to 31. Red Ribbon Week is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention program, reaching millions of Americans every year during the last week of October. The Department of Defense has officially participated in this event to raise public awareness and mobilize... MORE

Top EPA tips for fuel conservation
October 5, 2009 — As fuel prices continue to rise and fall, it is becoming more important to focus on conserving fuel. Fuel costs have become a large factor in budgetary planning. This is true for private vehicle owners as well as the government owned vehicles used by Charleston AFB personnel. During the second week of October, as part of Energy Awareness month, the... MORE

Twenty in 10: Plug in to hybrids and alternative fuels

Gearing up the fleet
September 2, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Marcus Williams inspects a proximity sensor target installed near the wheel of a C-17 here Aug. 27. Airman Williams installed the device while preparing for an operational checkout of the aircraft's landing gear. Airman Williams is a hyraulic systems journeyman with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Warrior of the Week: Master Sgt. Carol Poindexter
August 25, 2009 — Master Sgt. Carol Poindexter is a member of the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron and her time stationed in Charleston totals more than 10 years. In her most recent deployment, she was a member of an expeditionary training school in the Middle East on a 365-day deployment. During her deployment, Sergeant Poindexter said she found being involved... MORE

New aircraft, supplies leave for Papa AB
July 22, 2009 — Crew members from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron loaded up the first C-17 to be stationed in Hungary July 17 here. The C-17, only a few days off the Boeing assembly line, is being delivered to Papa AB, Hungary, a base which was about to close until Hungary emerged as a NATO country. Now the base, a multinational consortium, consists of 12 members... MORE

Two next generation small loaders straight from the assembly line sit on the Charleston AFB flightline prior to being loaded onto a C-17 bound for Papa AB, Hungary July 17. Papa AB is an old Soviet air force fighter base that is emerging as a NATO base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)(RELEASED)

Fiscal 2010 force structure realignments affect Charleston AFB
June 30, 2009 — Air Force officials announced June 26 its proposed force structure realignment for fiscal 2010. The announcement addresses the Air Force's force structure, realignment and management actions supported by the president's fiscal 2010 budget and summarizes the civilian and military personnel changes as well as the reassignment of aircraft at bases for... MORE

Web site to open sign-ups for Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers
June 24, 2009 — The Defense Department signed off June 22 on policies and procedures service members will use to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or children, a Pentagon official said June 23. According to Bob Clark, the Pentagon's assistant director for accessions policy, eligible service members will be able to register their... MORE

Drive responsibly, use personal risk management
June 16, 2009 — During the 101 Critical Days of Summer, which began Memorial Day weekend and wraps up Labor Day weekend, we sometimes become complacent in our driving skills and attitudes. People think accidents and incidents only happen to "the other person." When I was writing this, it was originally intended to focus on common traffic violations at Charleston... MORE

A vehicle races along the roadway just outside the Dorchester Road main gate here June 17. According to base security forces, motorists are reminded to remain prepared every day while traveling the streets and highways. The majority of traffic violations are speeding, not using a seatbelt, running stop signs and improper backing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)