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Charleston AFB remembers Airman
December 9, 2009 — A single-car accident in Hollywood, S.C., claimed the life of a Charleston AFB Airman Nov. 21.According local news reports, Senior Airman Joshua Zwick, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated avionics systems apprentice, lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree.Airman Zwick leaves behind his mother Tonya Haley; father Bill Zwick and... MORE

Senior Airman Joshua Zwick passed away Nov. 21 after a single-car accident in Hollywood, S.C. A memorial service was held at the Charleston AFB Chapel for Airman Zwick Dec. 2. Airman Zwick was an integrated avionics systems apprentice wit hthe 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (Courtesy photo)

CAFB spouses organize cookie drive for Airmen
December 8, 2009 — MORE

Gary Godley drops off cookies to Lina Wood, left, and Janet Chapman, right, for the Team Charleston Spouses Club Cookie Drive at the passenger terminal here Dec. 8. The spouse club handed out cookies to Airmen at the Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility Dec. 8 and will be sending the remaining cookies to the deployed Airmen downrange. Lina is the wife of Col. John Wood, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Janet is the wife of Col. Steven Chapman, 315th Airlift Wing commander and Gary is the son of Tech. Sgt. David Godley who is assigned to the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

News briefs
December 8, 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 will be Jan. 6 at the Charleston Club. Social hour begins at 6... MORE

Stop signs: know who has the right-of-way
December 8, 2009 — In driving around Charleston AFB individuals will notice a large number of intersections are controlled by stop signs. If the rules for stop signs are adhered to properly, they are a very effective and efficient means to control traffic at intersections. In order to remind all Charleston AFB drivers on the proper procedures to follow at an... MORE

A Chevy Silverado demonstrates a complete stop at a four-way intersection while yielding to a Honda Civic here Dec. 7. It is crucial to abide by the proper traffic laws to ensure continued driving privileges on Charleston AFB. Traffic safety is a shared responsibility between the members of Team Charleston.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Laidlaw)

16 AS wins Commander's Fitness Challenge
December 8, 2009 — MORE

Timothy Huffman throws a ball in an intense game of dodgeball during the Commander's Fitness Challenge at the Fitness and Sports Center here Dec. 4. The 16th Airlift Squadron won the first two games in a three game series defeating the 437th Force Support Squadron in the championship game. Huffman is assigned to the 437th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Someone to look up to
December 8, 2009 — MORE

Tyonne Broughton tries on a padded arm protector used to train military working dogs while Ziquan Watson, left, watches before a canine demonstration given by the 437th Security Forces Squadron here Dec. 4. The tour was hosted by the Airman Leadership School and is part of an on going community service project that brings awareness to the opportunities that the Air Force has to offer. Both boys are third grade students from Memminger Elementary School in Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lauren Laidlaw)

Justice files: general, special courts-martial May to Oct.
December 7, 2009 — Four Charleston Airmen were tried at the following courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice between May and October. One was tried at a general court-martial and three were tried at special courts-martial.At the general court-martial, a senior master sergeant from the 437th Communications Squadron was found guilty by a military... MORE

According to base officials, the 4th Fighter Wing Legal Office has seen a rise in drug cases in 2009. The Air Force has zero tolerance for drug use, and offenders will be tried by court martial or military judge. There are three different types of courts martial; general, summary and special. In a general court martial, the maximum punishment for a guilty verdict is higher than that of a summary or special trial. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Lambert)

Holiday safety for pets: a message from the base veterinarian
December 7, 2009 — During the holiday season, it is important to ensure our four-legged family members can safely enjoy it too. Many things two-legged family members look forward to for Thanksgiving and Christmas can be hazardous for pets. The following items address these dangers and ways to minimize risk, if not prevent them altogether.· Holiday table scraps:... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. James Merrick
December 7, 2009 — Staff Sgt. James Merrick is a member of the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than three years.He is currently deployed to the Middle East where he is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Handling Maintenance Shop.In his deployed unit, Sergeant Merrick is the... MORE

LRS; excellence in past and present
December 7, 2009 — Jan. 8 will mark the opening chapter of the new 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the closing of the old and familiar 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron here at Charleston AFB. This is an excellent year to end on, truly one for the history books. 2009 has been filled with exciting accomplishments for the squadron and it has been capped by a... MORE