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41st A/TA Conference offers promotes idea of total force
November 10, 2009 — More than 4,000 active-duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen, Department of Defense civilians, industry partners and military families from across the Air Force came together for the 41st annual Airlift Tanker Association Convention and Symposium at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel here Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. This annual conference brings together A/TA members in... MORE

17 AS scores touchdown with NFL greats
November 10, 2009 — Aircrew members from the 17th Airlift Squadron here, who are currently deployed as the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron completed an airdrop mission over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Nov. 5 with some VIP passengers on board. Terry Bradshaw, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, and the rest of the team from "Fox NFL... MORE

Capt. David Huffsteler (right) assists Terry Bradshaw with a co-pilot seatbelt on board a C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 5, 2009. Mr. Bradshaw, former quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was in the cockpit during takeoff of an airdrop mission. Captain Huffsteler is a C-17 Globemaster III pilot assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and deployed to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence)

437 APS tackles first M-ATV load on 747
November 9, 2009 — A team of Airmen with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron here loaded the first mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles to be shipped aboard a Boeing 747-400 aircraft for delivery to Afghanistan Nov. 7.The load began a new phase of delivery for M-ATVs to the Middle East after initial shipments began here Sept. 30.The 747-400 is a new... MORE

Five new mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles sit on the flightline as they are prepared to be loaded onto a Boeing 747-400 aircraft here Nov. 7. Charleston AFB serves as the primary aerial port for M-ATV shipments to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Commander's 5K Run/Walk Challenge
November 6, 2009 — MORE

Team Charleston members run down Hill Boulevard during the Commander's 5K Run/Walk Challenge held here Nov. 6. During the fitness challenge, road guards guide traffic away from runners as they make their way from the Fitness and Sports Center. More than 530 Airmen from various base squadrons came out to participate in the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

Airmen prepare for training missions
November 6, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Nick Yashirin reads a technical manual during a C-17 preflight inspection here Nov. 4. In addition to scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance, inspections are a requirement for all C-17 aircraft to ensure operational integrity during flight. Airman Yashirin is a crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

It's a long way to the top
November 4, 2009 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Alexander McCall performs an inspection looking for discrepancies on top of a C-17 on the flightline here Nov. 4. In addition to scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance, inspections are a requirement for all C-17 aircraft to ensure operational integrity during flight. Airman McCall is a crew chief with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

437 SFS sails past Coast Guard
November 4, 2009 — MORE

Ray Livingston, left, protects Matt Cancallare, right, as he runs the football down the field during an intramural flag football game between the 437th Security Forces Squadron and the Coast Guard here Nov. 3. The flag football regular season began Oct. 27 and will last until Jan. 6. Livingston and Cancallare are both members of the 437 SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

437 AW Justice Files: Sept., Oct.
November 4, 2009 — Charleston Airmen received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during September and October. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the Airman being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds that an Airman... MORE

News briefs
November 4, 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 Retirement: The 437th Force Support Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. John May Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Base... MORE

CAFB joins AMC to celebrate Air Force Family Week
November 3, 2009 — Air Mobility Command placed a special emphasis on the value and importance of family during Air Force Family Week. The purpose of this special week, which began Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 7, is to recognize and celebrate the many members of the Air Force family while providing education and awareness on how Air Force programs and community... MORE

Carmen Alonso instructs children on what to do during craft time at the base library here Nov. 3. Together with their parents, the children made "family trees" as part of Air Force Family Week. Ms. Alonso is a library technician with the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)