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Team Charleston test platform for new all-electric vehicle
May 9, 2007 — Over the next six months the four newest members of Team Charleston can be seen zipping across the base's roads, doing their part to combat the Global War on Terrorism. They are the Miles ZX40 and ZX40s -- Department of Transportation certified all-electric, zero-pollution low-speed vehicles. They are capable of moving at speeds of 25 mph for 50... MORE

Airman 1st Class Heather Coffman, 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron, recharges the base's new Miles ZX40 all-electric, zero pollution, low speed vehicle May 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

Charleston AFB justice files
May 2, 2007 — Articles 15 Members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during March. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being given the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds a military member... MORE

‘Pamper Yourself’ for Military Spouse Appreciation Day
April 25, 2007 — "Pamper yourself" is the theme for this year's Military Spouse Appreciation Day events May 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Flight. Military Spouse Appreciation Day, the Friday before Mother's Day, was established in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan to recognize the many contributions and sacrifices military spouses make every... MORE

News briefs
April 25, 2007 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Communications Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Michael Heckendorn today at 1 p.m. in building 60. For additional information, contact Master Sgt. Isaac Spencer at 963-8267. Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Group will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Lawrence Strother May 4 at... MORE

437 AMXS & AFSO 21: ‘Phase 2 Plus, follow me!’
April 25, 2007 — Few would argue that in today's Air Force, training is the foundation of everything we do. It is the bedrock of every mission accomplished, in every career field and in every unit around the globe. In many career fields such as pararescue and security forces, proper training can mean the difference between life and death. In aircraft maintenance,... MORE

News briefs
April 17, 2007 — Around the base Vice wing commander farewell dinner: The 437th Airlift Wing is hosting a farewell dinner for Col. Steven and Mrs. Jill Harrison May 2 at 6 p.m. in the Charleston Club. The Harrison family will be departing for Dover AFB, Del., May 4 with a change of command scheduled for May 8. For additional information, contact Diane Chancey at... MORE

437 APS hosts Patriot Partner Exercises for reservists
March 29, 2007 — Aerial port reservists from various units and bases come together two weeks every year to train at Charleston AFB as part of the Patriot Partner Exercises. Patriot Partner Exercises are designed for reservists to partially take-over an active-duty aerial port for training purposes as an annual tour. This year, reservists from five units... MORE

Staff Sgt. William Daniels, 53rd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation craftsman, drives a 60k loader on the flightline during the Patriot Partner Exercises Program. The program brought nearly 150 aerial port reservists to the base to work side-by-side with their active-duty counterparts. For the full story see Page 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Hall)

7 base members receive UCMJ punishment
March 14, 2007 — Articles 15 Seven members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments 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 a... MORE

CSA consolidation centralizes computer support Airmen
January 22, 2007 — The wing's client support administrators have begun to consolidate many of their positions into one centralized helpdesk in order to combat a significant reduction of CSAs Air Force wide. In 2006, the Air Force announced the 3A0X1 career field would be cut by more than 57 percent over the next three fiscal years. Charleston AFB will be losing 43... MORE

Commander's Comments 1-12-07
January 16, 2007 — Welcome back Team Charleston! I hope each of you had the opportunity to spend valuable quality time with your families and unwind after a busy and incredibly successful 2006. I know 2007 will bring many of the same challenges of the past year; I also know that you'll more than exceed my expectations and serve with excellence in all you do. Speaking... MORE