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Two Airmen tried at Court Martial
March 24, 2009 — One member of Charleston AFB was tried at a Special Court-Martial and another was tried at a General Court-Martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice during February 2009. The maximum punishment at a Special Court-Martial consists of a bad-conduct discharge, 12 months confinement, forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for 12 months, and a... MORE

News briefs
March 18, 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 Retirement: The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Rebecca Aronson March 27... MORE

Justice Files
March 11, 2009 — Members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during February. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds that a military member... MORE

News briefs
March 11, 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 Retirement: The 437th Security Forces Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Ronald Whidden March 20 at 2... MORE

Charleston leads AMC in conserving energy
February 25, 2009 — According to recent reports from Air Mobility Command officials, Charleston AFB is currently leading the way for reduction in energy consumption in AMC . Mandated by federal Executive Order 13423, Air Force and all federal agencies are required to reduce energy consumption annually by 3 percent for electric and 2 percent for water based off a 2003... MORE

Rob Smith levels the supply and return lines for part of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system Feb. 18 on Charleston AFB. There are currently four HVAC installation projects taking place at different facilities where outdated, inefficient heating and cooling equipment is being replaced with new, energy-efficient equipment and controls to help the base conserve energy. Mr. Smith is a plumber working for Cullum Mechanical. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

CAFB environmental cleanup on track
February 11, 2009 — A team of Air Force and consulting scientists recently reviewed the environmental cleanup program on Charleston AFB and found the program to be ahead of schedule in meeting key milestones. The accelerated progress made at Charleston AFB means base environmental officials are on track for early compliance with the Air Force goal of implementing... MORE

6 Airmen receive legal punishments
February 9, 2009 — Members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during November and December 2008. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds a... MORE

FSS Airman tried in special court-martial
February 4, 2009 — A member of Charleston AFB was tried at a special court-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice during January. The maximum punishment at a Special Court-Martial consists of a bad-conduct discharge, 12 months confinement, forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for 12 months and a reduction to E-1. A 437th Force Support Squadron airman... MORE

4 Airmen receive Articles 15
December 15, 2008 — Members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during October 2008. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds that a military member... MORE

7 Airmen receive Articles 15
December 1, 2008 — Several members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice recently. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds a military member... MORE