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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

CFC begins at Charleston AFB
September 16, 2009 — MORE

Col. Don Shaffer gives his contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign here Sept. 16. Each year, thousands of non-profit human health and welfare charities benefit from the millions of dollars that have been given through the CFC, which is the only authorized solicitation of employees within the federal workplace. This year, donors have more than 2,500 charities to choose from. Colonel Shaffer is the 437th Airlift Wing vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Ready, aim, fire
September 16, 2009 — Safety. Magazine. Chamber. Safety. I could hear these fundamental words playing over and over again in my head as I stood for the second time before a green silhouette, prepared to fire and then safely clear my M-9. This time, I couldn't fail - with a deployment just a week a way, there wasn't room for error. Just a day prior to my "second shoot,"... MORE

Staff Sgt. Anthony Waldon prepares targets for students attempting to qualify on the M-16A2 rifle at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston, S.C., firing range Sept. 10. The 437th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructors utilize the range to train students from Charleston AFB. Sergeant Waldon is a combat arms instructor with the 437 SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/ James M. Bowman)