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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

Reserve crew delivers new C-17
October 29, 2009 — MORE

Airman First Class Mike Bowker marshals in Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner Jr., as he taxis in the newest C-17 addition to Charleston AFB Oct. 28. An all Reserve crew delivered the C-17 bringing the total number of aircraft to 58. General Stenner is the commander of the Air Force Reserve Command and Airman Bowker is a crew chief assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

New communication and information career field changes to take effect Nov. 1
October 28, 2009 — The Air Force Personnel Center is scheduled to update Air Force Specialty Codes for all Airmen in the communication and information career fields to the newly created 3D, Cyberspace Professional, career fields Oct. 31. The transformation began last year, when Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley put out the Roadmap for Developing Cyberspace... MORE

Learning the ropes
October 28, 2009 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Bryan Mathey trains on the proper procedures for connecting a waste hose to a C-17 during a lavatory servicing operation on the flightline here Oct. 28. During lavatory servicing, Airmen must wear gloves, a face shield and an apron to protect themselves from the 11 gallons of hazardous fluid pumped into the aircraft used to clean and disinfect the lavatory system. Airman Mathey is a student enrolled in the 437th Aerial Port Squadron's Port Dawg University. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Red Ribbon Week military working dog demonstration
October 28, 2009 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Ramon Alexander answers question from the students and faculty at Hunley Park Elementary after a drug search demonstration held at the school, Oct. 27. The 437th Security Forces Squadron's military working dog kennels conducted the demonstration as part of Red Ribbon week which raises public awareness and mobilize communities to combat tobacco, alcohol and drug use among military personnel, civilians and their families. Sergeant Alexander is a dog handler with the 437 SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

‘Hitman’s’ on fire, makes it two in a row
October 28, 2009 — John "Hitman" Hearn asks Team Charleston, "Who's Your Daddy?" while standing alone at the top for the second consecutive week. John's 11-2 mark was equaled by Kenneth "Shockmeister" Shockley, Louis "Little General's" Class and Beth "Sea" Trout. Not only did the "Hitman" predict a Monday Night Football win for Philly, he nailed the exact score. It... MORE

EOD keeps on rucking
October 27, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Johnathan Baxley, left, and Tech. Sgt. Raymond Pomeroy lead 437th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight members on a ruck march here Oct. 27, joined by 437th Airlift Wing Commander Col. John Wood, 437th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Benjamin Wham and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey, 437 AW command chief. The EOD members incorporate ruck marching into their physical training program to prepare for current operations in the Afghanistan theater. Airman Baxley is an EOD journeyman and Sergeant Pomeroy is the EOD superintendent, both are with the 437 CES. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

437 APS claims intramural volleyball championship title
October 27, 2009 — MORE

Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and 437th Operations Group/Operations Support Squadron Flyers volleyball teams battle for control of the ball during the Charleston AFB intramural volleyball championship game at the Fitness and Sports Center here Oct. 22. The 437 APS won the game, souring the Flyers undefeated record. The 437 APS were named the base champions and the Flyers placed first in regular season play. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)