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RODEO Team Recognized
August 19, 2009 — MORE

Sen. Jim DeMint meets with Charleston AFB’s RODEO Team Members at the Citadel Alumni House Aug.18. Senator DeMint presented a signed photo and proclamation to the 2009 RODEO team thanking them for their service and congratulating them on their success at the 2009 Air Mobility Command RODEO competition in July. The statement was entered into the Congressional Record Aug. 6. Sen. DeMint is a U.S. Senator from South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

AMC commander receives Order of the Sword
August 19, 2009 — Arriving at the Scott Club in a horse-drawn carriage while a bagpipe melody filled the air, Air Mobility Command Commander Gen. Arthur Lichte and his wife Chris were about to become a part of military history. The carriage ride, which arrived under security forces escort, was just the start of a rich military tradition where the enlisted men and... MORE

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks to Airmen of the AMC enlisted force at his induction ceremony to the AMC Order of the Sword Friday at Scott. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

News briefs
August 19, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to airlift.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

Full metal racquet
August 19, 2009 — MORE

Austin Fields, 16, prepares to serve the ball during an afternoon game of racquetball at the Fitness and Sports Center here Aug. 14. Racquetball courts are open during regular fitness center hours for reserve, open and challenge play. Fields is the son of Master Sgt. Leland Fields, a loadmaster superintendent with the 437th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Newest victim advocates train for a cause
August 19, 2009 — A group of eight Team Charleston members spent 40 hours from Aug. 10 to 14 learning what it takes to give the critical support needed for victims of sexual assault. Victim advocates are trained to be a first responder for victims of sexual assault, providing both a source of information and options, and a listening ear for anyone who needs it. The... MORE

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)