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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)

Air Force officials establish core team for Nuclear Surety Inspections
July 29, 2009 — Air Force Inspection Agency officials recently created a new team to increase the standardization and consistency of Nuclear Surety Inspections across the Air Force. The establishment of a centralized team of nuclear inspectors, known as the Air Force NSI Core Team, is another critical milestone as Air Force officials continue ensuring unwavering... MORE

News briefs
July 29, 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 Airman Leadership School instructor position opening: The Charleston Airman Leadership School has an opening for a Professional... MORE

Charleston AFB mourns loss of military working dog
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Members of the Patriot Guard Riders lead the procession after a memorial service for a military working dog who died of lyphoma held at Charleston AFB July 24. The memorial service was held for Military Working Dog Cigan C071, who died at the age of 10. Cigan was assigned to Charleston AFB in 2001 and was recently training with his handler, Staff Sgt. Justin Langley, for a deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alex Hoachlander)

Base welcomes new group commander
July 29, 2009 — The 437th Mission Support Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here July 15 in Nose Dock 2. Col. Benjamin Wham, former director of installations support for the Combined Air Operations Center replaced Col. Frank Jones as the commander. Colonel Wham was born in Pelham, Ala., and raised in Auburn, Ala. It was after he... MORE

Col. Benjamin Wham is the 437th Mission Support Group commander. As the mission support group commander, he leads more than 2,200 military and civilian personnel organized into seven squadrons in support of the 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing.

MDOS welcomes new commander
July 29, 2009 — The 437th Medical Operations Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 14 at the Charleston Club. Lt. Col. Howard Givens replaced Lt. Col. Beverly Johnson as commander. Colonel Givens earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1987 from the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and served in the U.S... MORE

Lt. Col. Howard Givens replaced Lt. Col. Beverly Johnson as commander of the 437th Medical Operations Squadron during a change of command ceremony July 14 at the Charleston Club.

Seventy-nine Airmen will promote in Aug.
July 29, 2009 — Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following 79 Airmen on their recent promotions:To Airman:437th Aerial Port Squadron: Johanna Carrizales and Curtis Moore437th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Jerrica RichardsTo Airman 1st Class:437 APS: John Micali437th Maintenance Squadron: Daniel ArmstrongTo Senior Airman:14th Airlift Squadron: Anthony... MORE

AMC runners reminded of upcoming AF Marathon
July 29, 2009 — Air Mobility Command officials are reminding AMC runners, both active-duty personnel and civilians, the 13th Annual U.S. Air Force Marathon is "right around the corner." This year's marathon event will be held Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to the 26.2-mile marathon course, the event also includes a wheelchair... MORE