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Redesigned NCO retraining program begins with voluntary phase
August 18, 2009 — The 2010 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program has a new look and focus as Air Force officials here seek to fill approximately 1,124 shortage career field and special duty positions. The entire program has been reduced from nine months to 120 days to better serve both Airmen and the Air Force and will began Aug. 19. NCOs given the opportunity... MORE

Civic leaders take to the sky
August 18, 2009 — MORE

Civilians from the Charleston area board a C-17 aircraft before a civic leader orientation flight on the flightline here Aug. 13. The orientation flight offers leadership from the local area an intensive and up-close look at the way Charleston Airmen accomplish the mission. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jacob Bailey)

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Wesley Spring
August 18, 2009 — Senior Airman Wesley Spring is a member of the 15th Airlift Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than two years. In his most recent deployment, he was a member of an expeditionary airlift squadron in the Middle East from September 2008 to January. During his deployment, Airman Spring performed duties including coordinating and... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Wesley Spring, 15th Airlift Squadron

22 Airmen graduate from ALS at Charleston AFB
August 18, 2009 — Twenty-two Airmen were honored during the Airman Leadership School Class 09-F graduation Aug. 13 at the Charleston Club. Joining the graduates at the event was Lt. Col. Greg Jackson, director of the Reserve Operations for the Air Force Information Operation Center at Lackland AFB, as guest speaker. Senior Airman Alex Hastings, 437th Medical Support... MORE

Effectiveness and efficiency: keys to smart operations, Air Force success
August 17, 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 315th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., AFSO21 (Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century) team work to improve the Family Care Program during a meeting held last week. (Courtesy photo)

Information for Airmen preparing to deploy
August 17, 2009 — Life is full of change and uncertainty. Therefore, there will never be a "perfect time" to put together a will. Certainly, the "perfect time" isn't going to happen when you're wearing a protective vest in Afghanistan or Iraq. This makes the present time the best time to execute a will. Drafting a will is a fairly simple process, which can save... MORE

August Commander's Challenge
August 14, 2009 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Javier Parris completes a push-up in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit during the Commander’s Challenge Aug. 7. The Commander’s Fitness Challenge is held the first Friday of every month. During this specific event each Airman had to do 10 push-ups, sprint to an ammo box, carry the ammo box back and complete another set of 10 push-ups all while wearing the bomb suit. Sergeant Parris is a maintainer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexandra Hoachlander)

Hurricane tip of the week
August 12, 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

No room for rust
August 12, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Brad Chambers performs a rust removal inspection of a tool kit at the Viper support section here Aug. 12. The Viper support section maintains, inspects and accounts for more than 1,000 various pieces of support equipment, providing Charleston AFB maintenance units the tools they need to keep aircraft flying. Airman Chambers is a flightline support specialist with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Jonathan Houghton
August 12, 2009 — Senior Airman Jonathan Houghton is a member of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for about two years, minus three deployments. He was recently deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey where he was a member of the 728th Maintenance and Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons. During his deployment, Airman Houghton... MORE

Senior Airman Jonathan Houghton inspects a Mode Four, Idenify Friend or Foe camera at the Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit Support Section here Aug. 12. The IFF camera is used to transmit test codes to C-17 IFF antennas. Airman Houghton is a communications, navigations and mission systems journeyman with the 437th Aircraft Maintenace Squadron.