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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
July 29, 2009 — MORE

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

A day at the ballpark
July 23, 2009 — MORE

Jamaal Avington keeps his eye on the ball before taking a swing during a close intramural softball game here July 21. Avington is with the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

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.