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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

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
December 3, 2009 — MORE

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)