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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)

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)