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Effectiveness and efficiency: keys to smart operations, Air Force success
August 27, 2009 — As Unit Compliance Inspection teams depart a base following detailed inspections designed to ensure effective operations and competent use of resources and programs, they leave a trail of improvements for units to make in order to continue meeting mission requirements safely and efficiently. After areas needing improvements are identified, the Air... MORE

Members of the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century team work to improve the Family Care Program during a meeting held here recently. The AFSO21 team helped create solid and workable solutions for the 315th Airlift Wing Family Care Program and provided a means to measure and track progress with goals and follow-up dates. The team members are with the 315 AW. (Courtesy photo)

News briefs
August 26, 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 14th Airlift Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Robert Macon Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. in the... MORE

Construction Update: Building 174
August 26, 2009 — When construction of the new addition and interior renovations to Building 174 is completed later this year, Charleston AFB anticipates seeing significant improvements in its ability to support airdrop training and certification. Building 174 is an aerial delivery facility used to build up cargo platforms of various weights and sizes simulating... MORE

Charleston Airman shows strength for recovery
August 26, 2009 — An explosives ordnance disposal technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron here mustered the strength to brace himself and stand for the first time in three weeks Aug. 21 after an explosion turned his deployment upside down. "I just want to take each day slowly but surely. In the next week or two I heard I could be on crutches," said Tech... MORE

Gen. Norton Schwartz speaks with Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams after an aeromedical evacuation mission on the flightline at Andrews AFB, Md., Aug. 7. Sergeant Williams was recently injured in Afghanistan and is currently receiving treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington. General Schwartz is Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Sergeant Williams is an explosives ordnance disposal technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae L. Kleckner)

CAFB 7th annual triathlon
August 26, 2009 — MORE

Brian Arndts approaches the finish line of the bicycling portion of a triathlon held here Aug. 22. Events for the triathlon also included a 450-meter swim and a 5,000-meter run. Arndts is a member of the Navy and is stationed at Naval Weapons Station Charleston.(U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Locked and loaded
August 25, 2009 — MORE

Members of the Summerville Emergency Services Unit advance toward a home on East Jackson Drive here Aug. 21 during a training scenario with members of the 437th Security Forces Squadron. Airmen from the 437 SFS acted as aggressors taking shelter in one of the vacant homes. The training was coordinated by the Office of Special Investigations here, fostering continued coordination between Charleston AFB and the local law enforcement community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Arming the spirit
August 25, 2009 — MORE

2nd Lt. Tom Boeger offers a digital audio player filled with various sermons to Tech. Sgt. Kory Kearney during a deployment processing line at Building 610 here Aug. 20. The 437th Airlift Wing chaplain staff offers more than 20 different books, pamphlets and handouts at each processing line to help Airmen meet their spiritual needs while deployed. Lieutenant Boeger is a chaplain candidate with the Utah Air National Guard and Sergeant Kearney is the NCO in charge of equipment support with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Warrior of the Week: Master Sgt. Carol Poindexter
August 25, 2009 — Master Sgt. Carol Poindexter is a member of the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron and her time stationed in Charleston totals more than 10 years. In her most recent deployment, she was a member of an expeditionary training school in the Middle East on a 365-day deployment. During her deployment, Sergeant Poindexter said she found being involved... MORE

Lambs Elementary School gate open for business
August 25, 2009 — To keep the base community's children safe on the way to school, the 437th Security Forces Squadron has opened the Lambs Elementary School gate.Security forces opened the gate Aug. 18, and it will remain open until the school closes for summer break next year.The gate is open three times each day to accommodate varying school schedules from 6:50 to... MORE

Senior Airman Ryan Booth checks identification cards at the Lambs Elementary School gate here Aug. 21. The gate is open three times a day to accommodate various school schedules, manned by a security forces member to ensure a safe environment for students and to prevent unauthorized access to the installation. Airman Booth is a patrolman with the 437th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Hurricane tip of the week
August 25, 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 key for everyone's safety. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather and staying safe.This week's... MORE