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Pilot for a Day
November 24, 2009 — MORE

Samuel Jones sits in the seat of a Charleston AFB fire truck during his recent tour here Nov. 24. Charleston AFB leadership honored Samuel through the Pilot for a Day program, a program which aims to bring joy to the lives of critically ill children, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family. Samuel is the son of retired Master Sgt. Ronald and Mariah Jones. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

Day or night, ready for flight
November 24, 2009 — MORE

A Charleston AFB C-17 is parked on the flightline while Airmen from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a maintenance engine run here Nov. 19. The 437 AMXS is responsible for the maintenance of the 59 C-17s assigned to Charleston AFB with a combined value of more than $10 billion. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

General Johns takes command of AMC
November 23, 2009 — Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., assumed command of Air Mobility Command from Gen. Arthur Lichte in a ceremony here Nov. 20.AMC is responsible for providing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. As the commander, General Johns acts as the lead agent for all mobility air forces comprised of more than 130,000 personnel from the... MORE

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. is the commander of Air Mobility Command headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

Charleston aircrew achieves mission success during MAFEX
November 19, 2009 — A crew of eight Airmen with the 437th Airlift Wing joined with 74 parachutists from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., for a joint mission during the Mobility Air Forces Exercise at the Nevada Test and Training Range Nov. 18. More than 1,500 people and 60 aircraft from more than 40 units volunteered to participate in the biannual event... MORE

Airmen, Army take on joint MAFEX mission
November 19, 2009 — MORE

Soldiers with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, N.C., board a C-17 from McChord AFB, Wash., at Pope AFB, N.C., in preparation for an aerial jump in support of the Mobility Air Forces Exercise Nov. 18. More than 1,500 people participated in MAFEX, executing a Joint Forcible Entry Airborne Assault through precision airdrop operations by integrating a variety of Air Force mobility assets from across the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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