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Hurricane tip of the week
October 26, 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

Flight nurse takes racing to new heights
October 26, 2009 — From 500 mph jets, like the C-17, to 200 mph cars like his Honda S2000, Maj. David Ball, a Reserve flight nurse with the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, seems addicted to speed. Major Ball is in his second season as an autocross racer and loves the excitement the sport offers. "Racing cars is exciting," said Major Ball. "Unlike using an... MORE

Major David Ball, a Reserve Flight Nurse with the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Charleston, AFB, S.C., races his Honda S2000 in a recent autocross race in North Charleston, S.C. Maj. Ball is in his second season as an autocross racer. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Wayne Capps)

Team Charleston celebrates newest ALS graduates
October 26, 2009 — The Airman Leadership School Class 09-G graduated Oct. 22 at the Charleston Club here in a formal ceremony honoring Team Charleston's newest junior leaders as they reached a milestone in their enlisted careers. Joining the graduates at the event was guest speaker Col. Benjamin Wham, 437th Mission Support Group commander. Senior Airman Gabriel... MORE

Senior Airman Gabriel Wright receives the John L. Levitow Award at the Charleston Club here during the Airman Leadership School Class 09-G graduation from Col. Tammy Livingood and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey Oct. 22. The John L. Levitow award is the highest award granted in Airman Leadership School. Airman Wright is an electrical and environmental specialist with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Col. Livingood is the 437th Maintenance Group commander and Chief Ivey is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

AMC commander echoes call to stop preventable vehicle mishaps
October 26, 2009 — Air Mobility Command leaders are directing all AMC Airmen and civilian employees, and encouraging family members, to stop preventable private motor vehicle mishaps. In an Oct. 8 memorandum to all Air Force personnel, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said they cannot tolerate reckless... MORE

Stay safe this Halloween
October 21, 2009 — Team Charleston kids ... Oct. 31 is just a little more than a week away so if you haven't picked out your costume yet, you better hurry. Team Charleston parents ... are you ready for the little monsters and goblins your children are going to morph into once they begin consuming their Halloween candy? In an effort to make Halloween safe and... MORE

Freddy, 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs' jack-o-lantern, dons a reflective belt in preparation for a safe Halloween. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Barry Loo)

DOD and Charleston AFB support Red Ribbon Week 2009
October 21, 2009 — "Drug free is the key" is the 2009 Red Ribbon Week campaign set for Oct. 23 to 31. Red Ribbon Week is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention program, reaching millions of Americans every year during the last week of October. The Department of Defense has officially participated in this event to raise public awareness and mobilize... MORE

Executive order bans texting while driving for federal employees
October 21, 2009 — In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly 3 million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text messaging while driving," President Obama said in the order... MORE

Hitman KO’s the competition, claims week 6
October 21, 2009 — John "Hitman" Hearn, a long-time Swami Cup contestant floored the competition with a blazing 12-2 record. His potent jab and vicious left hook has left his closest competitors, Beth "Rainbow" Trout (10-4) and Dan "One Night" Fling (10-4), unable to beat the referee's 10 count. In week six action, don't "Remember the Titans" as they were torched by... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Calvin Allen Jr.
October 21, 2009 — Senior Airman Calvin Allen Jr., is a member of the 437th Airlift Wing Command Post and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than six years. He is currently deployed to the Middle East, and is assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron. In his deployed unit, Airman Allen is an Air Mobility Control Center controller and an... MORE

AMC's top enlisted leader retires after 30 years of service
October 21, 2009 — After more than three years as Air Mobility Command's top enlisted leader, Chief Master Sergeant Joseph Barron retired Oct. 16 after a ceremony honoring his 30-year Air Force career and tenure at Scott AFB. "The places I've been to, the opportunities I've had ... it's truly been an honor to serve with all of you," said Chief Barron. "I tried to... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Joseph E. Barron, command chief master sergeant of Air Mobility Command.