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Swamp Fox for a day
July 23, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Katie Gieratz and Capt. James Mixon prepare for their local mission over South Carolina July 16. Airman Gieratz was nominated and selected to receive an F-16 incentive flight. Airman Gieratz is a photographer with the 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs and Captain Mixon is an F-16 pilot in the 157th Fighter Squadron with the South Carolina Air National Guard. (Courtesy Photo)

OSS welcomes new commander
July 22, 2009 — The 437th Operations Support Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 13 at the Charleston Club. Lt. Col. James Copher, who until recently was the 437th Airlift Wing chief of safety replaced Lt. Col. Richard Moore Jr., as commander. Colonel Moore is currently attending the Air War College at Maxwell AFB, Ala... MORE

Lt. Col. James Copher, who until recently was the 437th Airlift Wing chief of safety replaced Lt. Col. Richard Moore Jr., as the 437th Operations Support Squadron commander.

Rodeo 2009
July 22, 2009 — MORE

Members of the 437th Airlift Wing are greeted upon arrival for Air Mobility RODEO 2009 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., July 18. RODEO is an international combat skills and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques and procedures with our international partners to enhance mobility operations. (U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dayton Mitchell)

Fueling the fight
July 22, 2009 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Dwight Metheny carries a fuel hose from a fuel truck to a C-17 on the flightline here July 17. A C-17 will hold approximately 180,000 to 245,000 pounds of fuel. Airman Metheny is a fuels technician assigned to the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)

Back to school for new dads
July 22, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Mark Wood practices changing diapers during a class for new dads hosted by the 437th Medical Group here July 21. The class was led by two instructors who gave four first-time dads hands-on training in childcare. Sergeant Wood is expecting his first child in January and is a vehicle operator with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Laurie Ladd)

Warrior of the Week: Master Sgt. Sean Houlihan
July 22, 2009 — Master Sgt. Sean Houlihan is a member of the 437th Airlift Wing and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for about one-and-a-half years. He is currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to a classified location in Afghanistan with a U.S. Special Operations Command Task Force, where he is the Deputy Public Affairs Officer. Sergeant... MORE

Master Sgt. Sean Houlihan is currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to a classified location in Afghanistan with a U.S. Special Operations Command Task Force, where he is the Deputy Public Affairs Officer.

New aircraft, supplies leave for Papa AB
July 22, 2009 — Crew members from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron loaded up the first C-17 to be stationed in Hungary July 17 here. The C-17, only a few days off the Boeing assembly line, is being delivered to Papa AB, Hungary, a base which was about to close until Hungary emerged as a NATO country. Now the base, a multinational consortium, consists of 12 members... MORE

Two next generation small loaders straight from the assembly line sit on the Charleston AFB flightline prior to being loaded onto a C-17 bound for Papa AB, Hungary July 17. Papa AB is an old Soviet air force fighter base that is emerging as a NATO base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)(RELEASED)

15 technical sergeants graduate from NCO Academy
July 22, 2009 — Fifteen base NCOs graduated from the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy at Tyndall AFB, Fla., July 16. Tech. Sgts. Craig Lanahan, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Elizabeth Sadler, 437th Security Force Squadron were two of the 15 distinguished graduates in Class 09-5. The technical sergeant graduates are: 1st Combat Camera Squadron: Prentice Colter... MORE

News briefs
July 22, 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 437th Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Charles Hughes Jr., July 24 at noon in... MORE

AADD: changes, challenges, how to get involved
July 22, 2009 — The Airmen Against Drunk Driving council welcomed its newest council officers July 24 to take on the leadership responsibilities of the AADD volunteer program. The new election of AADD officers is the first of several changes envisioned to take place this year. The program's mission, "Wingmen saving lives," will remain the same, said Tech. Sgt... MORE