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CAFB advances toward housing privatization
December 7, 2009 — The Air Force is currently in the process of privatizing nearly all its inventory of continental U.S. housing as part of the largest quality of life investment in Air Force history. Senior Air Force leadership has shown strong support for housing privatization, particularly in light of the fact the Air Force is getting new or renovated housing much... MORE

Former MAC commander remembered
December 3, 2009 — Gen. Paul K. Carlton, former commander of the Military Airlift Command, passed away Nov. 23 at the age of 88 in San Antonio, Texas. General Carlton was commander of MAC from Sept. 26, 1972, to March 31, 1977."General Carlton's accomplishments as a commander will be remembered and honored; he embodied the core values of integrity, service before... MORE

Gen. Paul K. Carlton, former commander of the Military Airlift Command, passed away Nov. 23 at the age of 89 in San Antonio. General Carlton was commander of MAC from Sept. 26, 1972, to March 31, 1977.

Holiday spirit brightens Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony
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Maj. Tim Houle looks on as his son Adrien Houle decorates a holiday ornament at the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at the Youth Programs Center here Dec. 2. Charleston AFB hosted the annual event which included naming the Holiday Greeting Card Contest award winners for first place, 315th Maintenance Squadron, second place, 437th Medical Group, and third place, 437th Security Forces Squadron. Major Houle is a physician assistant assigned to the 437 MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Laidlaw)

Sommerfeldt sizzles in week 12
December 2, 2009 — "Flyin" Brian Sommerfeldt had all the right answers posting a sweet 14-2 record on Turkey weekend. Brian bested Beth "Rainbow" Trout, John "Hitman" Hearn and Alen "beagle on a scent" Moyer who all had a very impressive 13-3 showing. The Swami would like to post a correction. John "the Hitman" Hearn actually has a winning pct. of .754, not .703 as... MORE

A lesson in giving back
December 2, 2009 — Children from the Child Development and Youth Centers here received a very important lesson Dec. 1 in giving back to the local community. With two local designers on hand to help, the children created three holiday wreaths, which will be on display at The Shops at Charleston Place during the 4th Annual Festival of Wreaths event Dec. 10 at the... MORE

Denise Battle helps Evan Peirce ring in the holiday season by decorating a holiday wreath at the Youth Programs Center here Dec. 1. Children, childcare workers and volunteers gathered at the center to make wreaths for donation to the Festival of Wreaths and the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital. Ms. Battle is a supervisor with the Child Development Center and Evan is the son of Master Sgt. Robert Peirce who is with the 437th Comptroller Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

18 AF commander and command chief visit CAFB
December 2, 2009 — MORE

Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, center, and Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, back left, observe a training exercise being performed by the 437th Medical Group here Dec. 1. General Allardice visited Charleston AFB on a two-day visit after assuming command of the 18th Air Force Aug. 19, 2009. General Allardice is the 18th Air Force commander and Chief Cody is the 18th Air Force command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Laidlaw)

Honor Guard Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Colleen McDevitt
December 2, 2009 — Name: Airman 1st Class Colleen McDevittUnit and job title: 437th Civil Engineer Squadron structural technicianTime in the Air Force: two yearsTime in the honor guard: two monthsWhat inspired you to join the honor guard? I remember when the honor guard came to my First Term Airmen Center class. I was so inspired by what they do. I made my mind up... MORE

A time for thanks
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Col. John Wood serves Airman 1st Class Joe Pears a plate of food during the Thanksgiving dinner held at the Robert D. Gaylord Dining Facility here Nov. 26. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, ham and all the fixings were served to active-duty military and their families. Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Airman Pears is a passenger service agent with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Airman in Action: King of the roads
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Airman Tyler Eubank inspects the undercarriage of a street sweeper before operating it along Hill Boulevard here Nov. 30. Airman Eubank is assigned the daily duty of ensuring Charleston AFB roadways and parking lots are kept clean of fall foliage and operates the sweeper on the flightline as well to remove dangerous gravel and foreign objects, averting their ingestion into aircraft engine intakes. Airman Eubank is a heavy equipment operator with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Joint Base Charleston; what does it mean for personnel
December 2, 2009 — In the first of four town hall meetings this week, Air Force and Navy personnel are learning where they fit into what will soon be known as Joint Base Charleston. "This is our first major communication to discuss Joint Base Charleston," said Col. Benjamin Wham, 437th Mission Support Group commander.The Office of the Secretary of Defense and the... MORE