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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)

437 LRS bolsters squadron safety with VPP
September 9, 2009 — The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron here took a new stride in keeping safety a top priority Sept. 3. Lt. Col. Stevan Kaighen, 437 LRS commander, announced the squadron-level implementation of the Voluntary Protection Program, an occupational safety initiative, during his squadron commander's call before the start of the Labor Day weekend. The... MORE

AF Ball to link heritage with future successes
September 9, 2009 — "Proud Heritage ... Soaring into the Future" is the theme for the 2009 Air Force Ball scheduled to be held Oct. 3 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. In this venue, Team Charleston plans to present an appreciative look back at its grand beginnings while bridging that history with a celebration of its current and future successes. The planning... MORE

Road Ready
September 9, 2009 — MORE

Airman Daniel Clarke performs a turn during the Sport Bike Course on Charleston AFB's flightline Sept. 2. The motorcycle course teaches riders how to safely negotiate turns, brake, accelerate, throttle control, body position and lean angles. Airman Clarke is an aircrew flight equipment journeyman with the 437th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz) (RELEASED)