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Ready to run
September 16, 2009 — MORE

Ryan Peake finishes in first place during the Commander's 5K Run/Walk Challange here Sept. 11. The Fitness and Sports Center hosts monthly fun runs to promote fitness for the wing. Peake is a military personnel section officer with the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)(RELEASED)

On target
September 16, 2009 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Shaun Ferguson explains target engagement tactics with Senior Airman Jonathan Garrett prior to shooting an M-249 automatic rifle at Charleston AFB Sept. 10. The 437th Security Forces Squadron's combat arms instructors train more than 3,200 students on 10 different weapons systems. Sergeant Ferguson is a combat arms instructor and Airman Garrett is a security forces member. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Military Appreciation Night with the Charleston Battery
September 16, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Alexander Arntz participates in pre-game ceremonies during the Charleston Battery soccer team's military appreciation night held at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island Sept. 11. Team members were escorted to the field by active-duty members, Reservists, veterans, police officers, firefighters and paramedics before the start of the game as part of the night's event. Sergeant Arntz is an aircraft guidance systems craftsman with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.(U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Quinton Valentine
September 16, 2009 — Senior Airman Quinton Valentine is a member of the 437th Maintenance Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for three years. While currently deployed to the Middle East, he is assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. In his deployed unit, Airman Valentine is C-17 crew chief, performing tasks such as changing... MORE

Senior Airman Quinton Valentine, 437th Maintenance Squadron

Hurricane tip of the week
September 14, 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

Warrior of the Week: Capt. Tien Phung
September 9, 2009 — Capt. Tien Phung is a member of the 14th Airlift Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for three years. While currently deployed to the Middle East, he is assigned to the 609th Air Operations Center. While deployed, Captain Phung is an Air Mobility Division tactician with the Combined Air Operations Center and is a subject matter expert... MORE

437 MDG drains CS
September 9, 2009 — MORE

Riley Cusson slides to save the ball during an intramural volleyball match at the Fitness and Sports Center here Sept. 8. The volleyball season kicked off on Aug. 25 and will end Oct. 13. Cusson is with the 437th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

News briefs
September 9, 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 Day of Caring: The 9/11 Day of Caring brings the community together to get things done. Schools and agencies host projects for... MORE

CFC kicks off Sept. 16
September 9, 2009 — On your mark, get set, give. The 2009 Combined Federal Campaign will kick off for Team Charleston Sept. 16 during a CFC kick off breakfast held at the Charleston Club beginning at 7:30 a.m. While the wing has not set a monetary goal, it's important to make sure everyone has the opportunity to give. "We are looking to achieve 100 percent quality... MORE

Top 3 Steak-Out
September 9, 2009 — MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Brian Davis bends a cut of meat to check its color at the Top 3 Steak-Out held at hte picnic grounds here Sept. 3. Approximately 400 steaks were cooked to order and sold with potatoes, corn and drinks to help raise money for the Top 3 Oktoberfest, a free junior enlisted appreciation event, scheduled for Oct. 16. Sergeant Davis is the chief enlisted manager with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)