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14 AS deploys in support of operations in Middle East
December 30, 2009 — Fourteenth Airlift Squadron Airmen, their families and friends bid each other farewell Dec. 28 as more than 100 14 AS members prepared to board their plane bound for the Middle East.For approximately 120 days, the Airmen, known at Charleston AFB as the Pelicans, will be deployed and operate out of a single base, managing and flying missions... MORE

Airmen from the 14th Airlift Squadron visit with family and friends while awaiting departure for their four month deployment Dec. 28 at the passenger terminal here. The squadron is deploying to the Middle East in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

A safe holiday season for all
December 28, 2009 — MORE

Charleston AFB Airmen exit the base through the Dorchester Road main gate here for the start of a four-day holiday weekend Dec. 23. The 437th Airlift Wing Safety Office hosted a safety send-off event at the Dorchester Road gate, Rivers Avenue gate and the Gaylor Dining Facility to stress the importance of safe driving habits and responsible alcohol use during holiday festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Holiday Marshaling
December 23, 2009 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Derrell Wells performs a fire guard as an elf on the Charleston AFB flightline Dec. 22. The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron booster club held a fundraiser which allowed individuals to vote on who they wanted to dress up as Santa Claus, an elf and a reindeer while marshalling in a C-17. Chief Wells is the 437 AMXS superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)(RELEASED)

You've been ... Operation Thunderstruck
December 18, 2009 — MORE

Early morning pre-flight checks are conducted on a Charleston Air Force Base C-17 before a strategic brigade airdrop exercise over North Auxiliary Airfield near North, S.C., Dec. 16, 2009, demonstrating the global projection of U.S. airpower. Airborne Soldiers from the 2-319th Airborne Field Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., were airdropped in the exercise along with cargo pallets to simulate the seizure of a remote airfield, providing a joint training opportunity for the Airmen and Soldiers. The training mission included airdrops over North Auxiliary Airfield, aerial refueling training and simulated aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts) (Released)

News briefs
December 16, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 437aw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Spotlight Annual Awards Banquet: The 437th Airlift Wing Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for Jan. 6 at the Charleston Club. Social hour begins... MORE

Linquist edges the Swami, claims week 14
December 16, 2009 — "Super" Dave Linquist was closest to the Monday Night Football tie breaker to claim the week 14 Swami crown. Dave's 13-3 record was matched by the Super Swami, Dex and Bob Trout. The standings have really tightened and are sure to go right down to the final week. I will be listing the final two weeks of games today with the overall winner being... MORE

'Operation Thunderstruck;" train to fly, fight and win
December 16, 2009 — One-by-one, 10 Charleston-based C-17's took off from Charleston AFB Dec. 16 in support of exercise "Operation Thunderstruck." While Charleston AFB is no stranger to launching a large number of aircraft in a short period of time, this year's exercise is different than ones from year's past. In the past, the large formation flight was used to... MORE

C-17 aircraft from Charleston AFB taxi prior to take-off, in preparation for a strategic brigade airdrop exercise over North Auxiliary Airfield near North, S.C., Dec. 16, demonstrating the global projection of U.S. airpower. Airborne Soldiers from the 2-319th Airborne Field Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., were airdropped in the exercise along with cargo pallets to simulate the seizure of a remote airfield, providing a joint training opportunity for the Airmen and Soldiers. The training mission included airdrops over North Auxiliary Airfield, aerial refueling training and simulated aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Joshua Jones
December 15, 2009 — Senior Airman Joshua Jones is a member of the 437th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than two years.He is currently deployed to the Middle East where he is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron.In his deployed unit, Airman Jones serves as a force protection escort, assisting in the... MORE

Tis' the season to be jolly
December 15, 2009 — MORE

Noah Grove sits on Santa's lap and tells him what he wants for Christmas during the youth holiday party at the Youth Programs Center here Dec. 12, 2009. Charleston Air Force Base youths had the opportunity to play games, decorate cupcakes, scale a wall, sit on Santa's lap and enjoy arts and crafts during the annual holiday party. Noah is the son of Gary Grove who is with the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Liquid oxygen flightline operations
December 15, 2009 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rushad Stroman uses hand gestures to communicate with another Airman to find out if sufficient amounts of liquid oxygen have been loaded onto a C-17 at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 14, 2009. The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Charleston AFB primarily performs flightline tasks to include daily mission launch and recovery, pre- and post-flight inspections, maintenance troubleshooting, aircraft systems repair and modifications. Sergeant Stroman is an aircraft electrical environmental technician with the 437 AMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman)(RELEASED)