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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)

Fog of war
December 15, 2009 — MORE

Charleston Air Force Base C-17s sit on the flightline during a foggy morning at Charleston AFB, S.C., Dec. 14, 2009. Charleston AFB is home to the 437th Airlift Wing. The wing has four operational groups consisting of 21 squadrons and one wing staff directorate. Charleston AFB is also host to the 315th Airlift Wing and 17 tenant units. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman)(RELEASED)

Team Charleston celebrates newest ALS graduates
December 14, 2009 — The Airman Leadership School Class 10-A graduated Dec. 10 at the Charleston Club here in a formal ceremony honoring Team Charleston's newest junior leaders as they reached a milestone in their enlisted careers.Joining the graduates at the event was guest speaker Maj. Sara Huiss, 437th Maintenance Squadron commander. Senior Airman Alexander Jones... MORE

Col. Brian Robinson, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Tonia Savidge, right, present Senior Airman Alexander Jones with the John L. Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 10-A graduation the Charleston Club here Dec. 10. The award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence both as a leader and a scholar. Colonel Robinson is the 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, Chief Savidge is the 437th Medical Group superintendent and Airman Alexander is an air transportation specialist with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Laidlaw)

Air Force Heritage of America Band tours North Charleston
December 14, 2009 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kerry Moffit plays a trumpet during the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston, S.C., Dec. 9, 2009. The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has a rich history of inspiring hearts and minds, building and sustaining American patriotism and enhancing esprit de corps in the United States Air Force. Sergeant Moffit is a bandsman with the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman)(Released)

Heritage Aire Group performs for Charleston AFB
December 14, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Sherry Burt plays the Irish flute during a visit here Dec. 10. The Heritage Aire played arrangements of traditional Christmas Carols in Celtic style and traditional Celtic carols at their 11 stops on Charleston AFB. Sergeant Burt is the NCOIC of Heritage Aire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)(RELEASED)

Promotion to E-8 to require resident Senior NCO Academy
December 10, 2009 — Completion of the resident Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a sister service equivalent becomes a requirement for promotion to senior master sergeant effective Jan. 1, Air Force officials announced Dec. 9 as part of a policy change.The change in the professional military education requirement will supersede the current policy,... MORE

Beginning in January, promotion to senior master sergeant requires completion of the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a sister service equivalent in residence following a policy change announced by Air Force officials Dec. 9.