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Exceed the Standards
August 5, 2009 — I was reading the Diamond Notes article on maintaining standards from the July 24 issue of the Airlift Dispatch and I thought to myself the topic "standards," can never be discussed too much. Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin, the 437th Force Support Squadron's acting first sergeant, did a fantastic job of breaking down the two sides maintaining... MORE

Airmen’s Time tour makes follow-up visit to CAFB
August 5, 2009 — Airmen with the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings, get ready, in today's fast paced, resourced-constrained environment, Air Force officials have said they are attempting to return a precious commodity to Airmen: time. A team, chartered by Lt. Gen. Richard Newton III, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel, will visit Charleston AFB units... MORE

Hurricane tip of the week
August 5, 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

Fabrication flight keeps aircraft ready
August 4, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jack Taylor, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintainer, applies sealer prior to rivoting a KC-135 Stratotanker aileron, July 27, in Southwest Asia. The 379 EMXS fabrication flight has the ability to construct or repair almost any avionic part, keeping the aircraft flying and maintaining mission readiness. Taylor is a native of Fultondale, Ala., and is deployed from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barney)

Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen
August 4, 2009 — Air Force Personnel Center officials have provided updates to the field recently on the Air Force implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The updates, effective Aug. 1, include guidance on how eligible Airmen can choose to transfer part or all of their educational benefits to family members enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting... MORE

Team Charleston remembers one of its own
August 4, 2009 — In a ceremony on July 26 at the Base Chapel, 315th Airlift Wing members and others came together to celebrate the life of one of their own. Staff Sgt. Danielle Mincey, a member of the 315th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, passed away July 18 at her home in Charleston. At the memorial, co-workers and friends were able to say a few words about their... MORE

A memorial service was held here today at The Base Chapel for Staff Sgt. Danielle Mincey. Sergeant Mincey was laid to rest on July 18, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Scott Mathews)

AMC officials unveil official travel Web site
August 4, 2009 — Air Mobility Command officials recently unveiled its first official, command-level AMC Travel Web site. People planning to travel can now visit http://www.amc.af.mil/amctravel/index.asp for the latest in AMC travel information. The site, which officially went live July 24, offers prospective space-available travelers a wealth of information,... MORE

Charleston AFB Airman attends Army Guard medical training
August 4, 2009 — A member of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron here, attended the Army's Combat Life Saver Course at the North Charleston National Guard Armory in North Charleston, S.C. Staff Sgt. David Simmons was able to attend the course through coordination with his friend Spc. Ryan Kluge, a South Carolina National Guard soldier, who is one of the six instructors... MORE

Staff Sgt. David Simmons prepares to insert his first intravenous catheter during the Army's Combat Life Saver Course at the North Charleston National Guard Armory recently. Sergeant Simmons was the first Airman from Charleston AFB to attend the CLS course and will be transitioning to become a door gunner on an Air Force HH-60 Pavek Hawk. Sergeant Simmons is assigned to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Joshua Edwards)

Team Charleston returns victorious from Rodeo 2009
July 30, 2009 — More than 30 Airmen from Charleston AFB returned home July 25 as winners after participating in Rodeo 2009, Air Mobility Command's premier mobility competition. Rodeo 2009 was held at McChord AFB, Wash., July 19 through 24 where more than 100 teams and 2,500 people from the Air Force, Reserve as well as allied nations were expected to participate... MORE

Team Charleston brought home awards for best C-17 air refueling crew, best C-17 short field landing crew and best maintenance pre-flight team when they returned to Charleston AFB July 25 after participating in Rodeo 2009. Rodeo 2009 was held at McChord AFB, Wash., July 19 through 24 where more than 100 teams and 2.500 people from around the world were expected to participate. More than 70 awards were handed out during the competition's closing ceremony July 24.

Weapons ready
July 29, 2009 — MORE

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Providing weapons for the fight, Staff Sgt. Todd Wolf, a Saint Joseph, Mo. native now deployed from Charleston Air Force Base’s 437th Maintenance Squadron in South Carolina, works with Airman 1st Class Michael Chiniquy deployed from the 23rd Maintenance Group at Moody AFB, Ga. to deliver weapons to their awaiting A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog. The A-10 is well-liked by ground commanders in combat due to its high payload, ability to stay on station over targets and the GAU-8 high explosive dispensing cannon in the nose of the aircraft. The A-10 plays a pivotal role in Afghanistan’s Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. David Faggard)