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Pearly whites
September 22, 2009 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Travis Nunn performs a dental cleaning on Tech. Sgt. Idia Cotton-Ferrell at the Deily Dental Clinic here Sept. 21. Sergeant Nunn was recently named a performer of the month for his contributions to the clinic's overall team accomplishments, which include the performance of 420 dental cleanings per month on average. Sergeant Nunn is the NCO in charge of dental logistics and Sergeant Cotton-Ferrell is a support flight NCO, both are with the 437th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

CAFB Airman attends Airman's Hall dedication at Pentagon
September 22, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams hangs a campaign ribbon on the Air Force flag under the watchful eye of Secretary Michael Donley, Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. James Roy during the Airman?s Hall dedication ceremony Sept. 17 at the Pentagon. The Airman?s Hall, located on the fourth floor of the Pentagon, features a multimedia presentation of Air Force leaders, Air Force Medal of Honor recipients and the Outstanding Airmen Display. Sergeant Williams is recovering from injuries sustained during his duty in Afghanistan and is a member of the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron here. Secretary Donley is the Secretary of the Air Force, General Schwartz is the Air Force Chief of Staff and Chief Roy is the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)

News briefs
September 22, 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 Aeromedical Dental Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Capt. Luis Morales Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. in the... MORE

12 Airmen graduate NCO Academy
September 21, 2009 — Twelve Charleston Airmen recently graduated from the NCO Academy located at Tyndall AFB, Fla. Tech. Sgt. Michelle Orris from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was recognized as a distinguished graduate. Graduates of the six-week course included the following technical sergeants: 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 5: Gregory Austin, Fred... MORE

63 Airmen to receive Oct. promotions
September 21, 2009 — Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 63 Airmen on their upcoming October promotions: To Airman: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Jordan Schultz 437th Operations Group: Justin Lyles 437the Security Forces Squadron: Joshua Cook To Airman 1st Class: 14th Airlift Squadron: Kevin Banas 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Rodrigo... MORE

437 APS gets 'Lean' with AFSO 21
September 18, 2009 — An Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century four-day rapid improvement event took place at the 437th Aerial Port Squadron here and ended Sept. 11. AFSO 21 uses the top elements of civilian efficiency programs like Lean and Sigma Six to develop an Air Force-unique process-improvement program. The U.S. Air Force has run the program with the... MORE

John Devereux gives the 437th Aerial Port Squadron's Lean Event Team a briefing on daily operations at a FedEx facility in North Charleston Sept. 9. The Lean Event Team visited the facility as part of an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative to stream line 437 APS workflow. Mr. Devereux is a manager of station operations for FedEx. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman)

Yard of the Month
September 18, 2009 — MORE

Col. Don Shaffer, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey, left, join Tech. Sgt. J.S. Wilcox and his wife, Angelina, for the presentation of the "Yard of the Month" award in Charleston AFB family housing Sept. 14. Sergeant Wilcox's home was chosen above several others previously selected as "Yard of the Week" and was the final award presented for 2009. Colonel Shaffer is the 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, Chief Ivey is the 437 AW command chief, and Sergeant Wilcox is a combat videographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Geiratz)

Swami is back and better than ever, Team Charleston beware
September 16, 2009 — Once again, the self proclaimed "King of Football" has returned to the Low Country from a tour of all 32 team camps, along with some important meetings with the NFL Commissioner concerning the return of Michael "Big Dog" Vick and the Cowboys scoreboard fiasco, to once again wreak havoc on all who dare to challenge me. Call me crazy, but I have a... MORE

Fighting fire with screws in hand
September 16, 2009 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Carl Ellis and Airman 1st Class Erik Bickmore install an overhead dome light assembly in the rear cab of a P-24 structural fire truck at the fire department here Sept. 16. The dome light was reported cracked and unserviceable to the vehicle maintenance section at the fire department, which resulted in removal and replacement of the entire assembly. Sergeant Ellis is a fire truck maintenance journeyman and Airman Bickmore is a special vehicle maintainer, both are with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

News briefs
September 16, 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 POW/MIA DAY 24-hour Run/Luncheon/Retreat: There will be a POW/MIA 24-hour run from Sept. 17 to 18. There will also be a luncheon... MORE