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Charleston Airman honored for heroic actions
October 16, 2009 — A Charleston AFB Airman was honored Oct. 15 for his heroism and bravery while suffering from injuries sustained during a patrol on his seventh deployment to the Middle East. Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams, an explosives ordnance disposal technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, the Purple Heart, the... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams speaks during his medal presentation ceremony at the Charleston AFB theater Oct. 15. Sergeant Williams received the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal and the Air Force Combat Action Medal for his heroic acts while deployed to Afghanistan. Sergeant Williams is an explosive ordnance technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Charleston Airman receives Bronze Star with Valor
October 16, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams is awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor by Col. John Wood at the Charleston AFB theater Oct. 15. The Bronze Star is awarded to service members for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service and may be awarded with valor for courage under fire. Sergeant Williams is an explosive ordnance technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron and Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Starlifter band to perform at command 'ICON' final competition
October 15, 2009 — This year's contestants for the AMC Icon finals will sing along with a live band - AMC's own Starlifter from the Air Force Band of Mid America. For the upcoming finals at the Scott Club, 6:30-9 p.m. CST, Thursday, Oct. 22, the prospect of live accompaniment promises to energize both the audience and contestants alike. Starlifter also will play 2-3... MORE

Charleston Airmen fly aid to American Samoa
October 14, 2009 — While many could only watch and wait, two Charleston alert aircrews were poised for action as flashes of damage scrolled across televisions and computer screens after a recent disaster in American Samoa. A tsunami caused by an 8.0 magnitude earthquake Sept. 29 devastated the South Pacific U.S. territory located approximately halfway between Hawaii... MORE

A portable Logistics Incident Command Base is loaded aboard a Charleston AFB C-17 at Dobbins AFB, Ga., Oct. 2. Two vehicles were transported to set up logistical assistance in response to the recent tsunami in American Samoa. The aircrew of the C-17 assisted FEMA in rapid deployment on short notice to respond to the disaster. (George Armstrong/FEMA)

437th Airlift Wing Golf Tournament
October 14, 2009 — MORE

Col. Don Shaffer hits a golf ball down the fairway at the start of the 437th Airlift Wing Golf Tournament at Wrenwoods Golf Course Oct. 9. Colonel Shaffer is the 437 AW vice commander and his teammates were Col. John Wood, 437 AW commander, and civic leaders Jim Geffert and Dewitt Zemp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

News briefs
October 14, 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 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Reginald Glover Oct. 23 at... MORE

Airmen in Action: Operation Safety Sendoff
October 14, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Meagan Bustillo greets a motorist at the Dorchester Road main gate during a Safety Sendoff event before the start of the holiday weekend Oct. 9. Airman Bustillo handed out magnets with important contact information for base support agencies to people exiting the base during the full two hours of the event from 3 to 5 p.m. Airman Bustillo is a safety apprentice with the 437th Airlift Wing Safety Office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Warrior of the Week: Master Sgt. Shawn McKeen
October 14, 2009 — Master Sgt. Shawn McKeen is a member of the 437th Force Support Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than 3 years. He is currently deployed to the Middle East, and is assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron. In his deployed unit, Sergeant McKeen is the Lodging NCO in charge. He supervises lodging support to... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Master Sgt. Shawn McKeen, 437th Force Support Squadron

‘Pats Fan’ edges Swami for week 5 victory
October 14, 2009 — Longtime Swami contestant Ron "Pats Fan" Desautels narrowly bested the incredible Swami by two points in the Monday Night Football tie breaker to claim week five. Our 10-4 mark was also matched by the likes of Louis "Little Generals" Class, Chris "Randy" White, Bob 'Rainbow" Trout, Wendell "Sam" Donaldson and Kenneth "Shockmeister" Shockley. The... MORE

Pink Heals
October 14, 2009 — MORE

A pink ribbon decorates audience seating during the set up of the Pink Heals Tour here Oct. 9. The 437th Medical Group invited Team Charleston to attend the event in support of all women in their fight against cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Grimm)