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‘A Sustainable Energy Future; Putting All the Pieces Together’
September 30, 2009 — The month of October has been named Energy Awareness Month with the theme of, "A Sustainable Energy Future; Putting All the Pieces Together." The theme encourages each person on Team Charleston to see him or herself as a piece of the energy puzzle fitting into the bigger energy saving picture. The U.S. as a whole can benefit from the conservative... MORE

Next stop: Afghanistan
September 30, 2009 — MORE

A Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected Armored All Terrain vehicle, or MATV, waits to be loaded onto a C-17 at Charleston AFB, S.C., Sept. 30. The MATV was one of the first two vehicles ever flown into Afghanistan to support combat missions. The C-17 is based out of McChord AFB, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Hurricane tip of the week
September 29, 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

News briefs
September 29, 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 81st Aerial Port Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Edith Grainger Oct. 3 at 2:45 p.m. in... MORE

Pink Heals Tour to visit CAFB
September 29, 2009 — The Pink Heals Tour is scheduled to debut at Charleston AFB in a celebration of life and hope for healing Oct. 9. The mission of the Pink Heals Tour is to promote women's cancer prevention awareness with the help of an elite group of volunteers and members of a surprising profession. Dressed from head to toe in pink, an entourage of volunteer... MORE

Stay fire smart, don't get burned with tips for home safety
September 29, 2009 — Fire Prevention Week 2009 will occur Oct. 4 to 10 and Team Charleston is encouraged to focus on ways to keep homes fire-safe and to prevent painful burns. Simple practices have a big payoff for avoiding burns, such as keeping hot foods and liquids away from tables and counter edges so they cannot be pulled or knocked off. Preventative measures such... MORE

The Swami asks Team Charleston, "Are you kidding me?"
September 23, 2009 — The great one has been reviewing some of the entry sheets that are arriving by the thousands, and have never laughed this hard in my entire life. These feeble attempts to beat me have me contemplating changing the name from the Swami Cup, to the Last Comic Standing. The Dallas Cowgirl faithful are already talking tons of smack, which is sure to end... MORE

Intramural volleyball season heats up
September 23, 2009 — MORE

Kelby Hagerla prepares to spike a volleyball during the 437th Operations Group Flyers and 437th Maintenance Squadron volleyball game at the Fitness and Sports Center here Sept. 22. The volleyball season kicked off on Aug. 25 and will end Oct. 13. Hagerla is a pilot with the 16th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

Hurricane tip of the week
September 23, 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

Save a Life Tour at CAFB
September 23, 2009 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Kenneth Hales tests his driving abilities on a drunk driving simulator at the base theater here during the Save a Life Tour Sept. 22. The Save a Life Tour brings a shocking approach to alcohol awareness with a tragic video, personal stories of the loss of loved ones by peers and a sobering drunk driving simulation experience. Airman Hales is a fitness specialist with the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)