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Ensuring mission readiness
September 30, 2009 — MORE

Staff Sgt. George Schmalz, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, prepares to connect wire leads to a training device, Sept. 18, in Southwest Asia.The 379 EOD team trains on a variety of simulated situations continually to ensure mission readiness. Sergeant Schamlz is deployed from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barney)

Airmen in Action
September 30, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Joshua Vogann drives a forklift to transport a crate carrying a C-17 nose radome on the flightline here Sept. 30. The damaged nose radome was transported to the Flightline Support Facility for repair processing. Senior Airman Vogann is a C-17 crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

League Bowling at Starlifter Lanes
September 30, 2009 — MORE

Paul Whittsack prepares to send his bowling ball barreling toward the pins during League Bowling night at the Starlifter Lanes here Sept. 25. His team bowled a total of three games, achieving a average score of 845. Mr. Whittsack is a retired lieutenant colonel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Charleston supplies CENTCOM first M-ATV shipment
September 30, 2009 — Charleston AFB became the aerial distribution hub for a new version of Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicles Sept. 30 in coordination with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Charleston. The MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles, or M-ATVs, were the first to ever be delivered to the Afghanistan theater for operational use, and many more are to come... 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)

‘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

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