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Expeditionary combat skills training
November 18, 2009 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Joseph Campbell shoots his M-16 A2 during weapons qualification training at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston Nov. 16. Students must complete the weapons qualification training and learn how to handle, maintain and clean their weapons during the Expeditionary Combat Skills Training Course. Airman Campbell is a customer service specialist with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)(RELEASED)

News briefs
November 18, 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 FSS Holiday Hours for November:Aero Club OfficeNov. 25: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Nov. 26 and 27: Closed Airman & Family Readiness CenterNov. 29... MORE

The last C-17 arrives
November 18, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jose Guzman marshals in Brig. Gen. David Fadok as he taxis the newest C-17 addition to Charleston AFB's fleet Nov. 17. The new arrival brings the total number of aircraft to 59 and is the last projected C-17 Charleston AFB is scheduled to receive. General Fadok is the director for Policy and Strategy, Headquarters U.S. Southern Command and Sergeant Guzman is a crew chief assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

H1N1 and seasonal flu; you don’t have to suffer
November 18, 2009 — No one enjoys getting the flu, especially the H1N1 virus.While the 437th Medical Group has not received any of the H1N1 vaccine for the base's active duty population, beneficiaries falling into the high risk categories are able to get vaccinated. "We've given hundreds of doses already to military dependents using vaccines provided by the South... MORE

The Centers for Disease Control offers ways to protect against both the flu and H1N1 viruses. Avoid coughing and sneezing into hands, using a tissue instead or the arm if one is not available. If sick, keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Amidon cruises to victory, ‘Pats Fan’ remains hot
November 18, 2009 — Gerald "Whooooo, just having fun" Amidon had the hot-hand reeling of an impressive 13-2 record to hoist the prestigious Swami Cup this week. Gerald's closest competition came from Ron "Pats Fan" Desautels who put together a very nice 11-4 mark. This week's "stink out loud" winner is the Cleveland "Clowns" led by Dr. Brady Quinn "Medicine Woman" who... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Loletha Brooks
November 18, 2009 — Staff Sgt. Loletha Brooks is a member of the 437th Security Forces Squadron Bravo Flight and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than three years.She is currently deployed to the Middle East and is assigned to the 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron.In her deployed unit, Sergeant Brooks is a response force leader. Her primary... MORE

Run the Runway honors former wing commander
November 18, 2009 — At the corner of South Graves and James Avenue here Nov. 17, more than 800 members of Team Charleston gathered during Wingman Day for the first Run the Runway 5K event, held in honor of retired Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik.General Mikolajcik commanded the 437th Airlift Wing from July 1991 until June 1994 and was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral... MORE

Col. Joseph Mancy gives the welcoming remarks prior to the start of the Run the Runway 5K event honoring retired Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik here on Wingman Day Nov. 17. The event was envisioned by base leadership and the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, South Carolina Chapter to raise awareness of ALS. Colonel Mancy is the 437th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

All that stands between
November 17, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Reginald Camp inspects the inlet and exhaust of a C-17 engine on the flightline here Nov.13. Flightline maintenance tasks primarily include daily aircraft launch and recovery, pre- and post-flight inspections on aircraft and their engines, maintenance troubleshooting, aircraft systems repair and minor modifications. Airman Camp is a jet propulsion specialist with 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

Cyber Wingman: 10 principles Airmen must know
November 17, 2009 — Every day, malicious code, worms, botnets and hooks attack Air Force computers hardware, software and the Internet with the ability to infiltrate classified information and compromise national security. In response, Air Force officials are stepping up their mission to defend cyberspace. Mission success is the goal of protecting networks from... MORE

Airmen 'Run the Runway' in honor of retired general
November 17, 2009 — MORE