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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.

Construction update: Fitness and Sports Center expansion
August 12, 2009 — This month sees the completion of nearly 18 months of construction at the Fitness and Sports Center, providing long-awaited improvements to a facility constructed in 1959 and has not seen a major addition since 1993. The most notable change is a new 5,700 square foot addition housing 65 pieces of cardiovascular training equipment. Even with the... MORE

CAFB: Gateway to AOR
August 12, 2009 — Since January Charleston AFB has supported the deployments of 2,654 Airmen from more than 75 different units across the Air Force, deploying to three different areas of responsibility. Active-duty, National Guard and Reserve Airmen from all functional areas stationed at bases located throughout the U.S. and some European and Pacific Air Force bases... MORE

Airmen to test new stain resistant footwear
August 12, 2009 — Stain resistant, low maintenance boot prototypes will soon be tested by Airmen at Luke AFB, Ariz. "This boot is expected to be a solution for low-maintenance footwear that upholds a professional military image no matter the environment," said 1st Lt. Ashley Hawkes, the airman battle uniform program manager at the Air Force Uniform Office. "The... MORE

The new airman battle uniform boot sits on display while Airmen are fitted as part of the test group June 10 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tracie Forte)

News briefs
August 12, 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 Military appreciation night with the Charleston River Dogs: The Charleston River Dogs baseball team is sponsoring a military... MORE

Extension allows for longer DBIDS registration
August 11, 2009 — Defense Biometric Identification System is a Department of Defense wide system intended to ensure valid identification card holders are granted entry into any authorized military installation, while protecting the installation and its members from those who may try to gain unauthorized access. The system is in the fielding phase, with Charleston... MORE