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Ten Airmen graduate from NCO Academy
November 3, 2009 — Ten Charleston AFB Airmen graduated from the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy Class 09-7 at Tyndall AFB, Fla., Oct. 29. Of the 189 attending students, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Jones from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was recognized as a distinguished graduate. Graduates from the six-week course also included the following technical sergeants: 1st... MORE

Team Charleston kids stay safe with help from 437 AW Safety Office
November 3, 2009 — MORE

Stacey Scott and Ashley Scott, right, show off their glow-in-the-dark necklaces provided by the 437th Airlift Wing Safety Office at the Lamb's Elementary School gate here Oct. 30. Each year before Halloween, the 437 AW performs a Halloween safety sendoff for local students. Along with many existing programs, this service helps to enhance the lives of those in the Air Mobility Command family and increases family safety awareness during the Year of the Air Force Family. Stacey and Ashley are daughters of Master Sgt. Donald Scott who is with the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

BX undergoes renovation, construction in response to customer feedback
November 3, 2009 — The Base Exchange at Charleston AFB is currently undergoing a major renovation and expansion project which will add considerable size to the existing facility. "We've started a renovation where we're going to actually increase and expand on square footage by about 40,000 square feet," said Morris Howard, the BX general manager. The BX will be... MORE

Honor Guard Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Leanne Crayton
November 3, 2009 — Name: Airman 1st Class Leanne Crayton Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. Unit and job title: 437th Communications Squadron, knowledge operator Time in the Air Force: two years, six months Time in honor guard: five months What inspired you to join the honor guard? When my daughter passed away, I wanted to be able to help other families when they'd lost a... MORE

Hurricane tip of the week
November 2, 2009 — Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is the key to everyone's safety. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather and staying safe. This week's... MORE

Recommended holiday mailing dates released for Afghanistan
November 2, 2009 — U.S. Postal Service officials announced recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. military service members serving overseas receiving mail through Army Post Office and Fleet Post Office addresses in Afghanistan. Holiday mail sent to APO/FOP addresses via first-class mail and priority mail for service members stationed in... MORE

Judge advocate general’s corps announces law school programs
November 2, 2009 — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted Jan. 1 to March 1, 2010, through the 437th Airlift Wing Staff Judge Advocate Office. The FLEP is a paid legal studies program for active-duty Air Force officers, and the ELP is an unpaid legal studies program for Air Force officers. All interested... MORE

Charleston receives newest jet from AFRC commander
November 2, 2009 — The newest C-17 to come off the production line at Boeing's Long Beach plant landed here with the commander of the Air Force Reserve Command at the stick Oct. 28. Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, AFRC commander, accompanied by an all-Reserve crew from the 317th Airlift Squadron, presented a ceremonial key to Col. Steven Chapman, 315th Airlift Wing... MORE

The Air Force's newest C-17 arrives at Charleston AFB, S.C., Oct 28, 2009. Lieutenant General Charles Stenner, commander of Air For Reserve Command, accompanied by an all-Reserve crew from the 317th Airlift Squadron, presented a ceremonial key to Col. Steven Chapman, 315th Airlift Wing commander, on the flightline here, commemorating the Air Force’s 190th Globemaster III and Charleston’s 58th.

Act ends controversial personnel system
November 2, 2009 — With President Barack Obama's signature on the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, the controversial pay-for-performance personnel system was abolished Oct. 29. About 220,000 Defense Department employees who had come under the National Security Personnel System will transition back to the long-standing General Schedule system, but that will... MORE

The president's signing of the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act Oct. 28, 2009, has ended the controversial pay-for-performance National Security Personnel System, affecting some 220,000 Defense Department employees. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Stop loss Airmen eligible for compensation
October 30, 2009 — As of Oct. 21, current and former Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a direct result of stop loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, may apply for a Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation of $500 for each month they were affected. The 2009 War Supplemental... MORE