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17th Air Force, mobility Airmen support presidential visit to Ghana
July 14, 2009 — Before President Barack Obama could land to an unprecedented reception in Accra, Ghana, July 10, Airmen, Sailors and Marines were on the ground days in advance preparing. More than 150 troops in Accra and more than 1,000 Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Iwo Jima came together in the West African country to form a task force to support the... MORE

Why are the gates closed, again?
July 13, 2009 — How many times in the last few months have you been stopped for a "few" minutes in the outbound lane of traffic leaving the base? Your frustration level rises. You are late for an appointment. The kids need to be picked up and the ice cream is melting. The wait can be hard to handle, but it might be a little easier next time if you know why... MORE

Hurricane Hunters prep for upcoming storm season
July 10, 2009 — Members of the Air Force Reserve Command's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron deployed to their detachment in St. Croix recently to fly training missions over the Caribbean in preparation for the 2009 hurricane season. Unit Airmen are part of the 403rd Wing located at Keesler AFB, Miss., and are the only Department of Defense unit currently... MORE

Staff Sgt. Karon Evans washes the flight deck windows on a Hurricane Hunter WC-130J Hercules before a training mission leaving St. Croix, V.I. Sergeant Evans is a crew chief assigned to the 403rd Wing from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The training mission covered the Air Force Reserve Command's weather reconnaissance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)

Doolittle Raiders expected to attend AMC Rodeo
July 10, 2009 — Three of the remaining nine Doolittle Raiders will attend the Air Mobility Rodeo at McChord AFB, Wash., July 19 through 24. The Doolittle Raiders are special guests of Gen. Arthur Lichte, commander of Air Mobility Command, and are scheduled to attend Rodeo competitions, demonstrations and a town hall meeting July 22, as well as hold an autograph... MORE

Air Mobility Rodeo 2009, sponsored by Air Mobility Command, is the Air Force's Mobility readiness competition. This competition focuses on improving our worldwide air mobility forces' professional core abilities. Air Mobility Rodeo 2009 will be held at McChord AFB, Wash., July 19 through 24. More than 2,500 people from the Air Force and Air Force Reserve, as well as allied nations, are expected to participate.

Commander's Comments
July 9, 2009 — This week was a demanding week for Team Charleston. In these weeks we need courage, and Capt. Zach Hall, one of my execs, reminded me of the phrase and story "Of Courage Undaunted..." Thomas Jefferson wrote these words describing Captain Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Jefferson's words would elaborate on the character and... MORE

‘The right thing to do’ with universal waste
July 8, 2009 — Approximately 739 facilities on Charleston AFB require a constant pulse of electricity to make the air mobility mission possible. Small and easily overlooked electrical products, such as light bulbs and batteries, provide the simplest of everyday functions to Charleston AFB and have a few requirements of their own - mandated by federal law... MORE

Security Forces sails past the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
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Matthew Pease prepares to run to second base as his teammate hits the ball into left field during an intramural softball game here at the softball fields July 7. Security Forces beat the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron team one 13-1. Pease is with the 437th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Commander's Action Line
July 8, 2009 — Comment: I was wondering when the part to the men's and the women's sauna is going to be in. It has been several weeks now and the part to fix them both still has not come in. I would think that at least one of the parts to the sauna would be in by now. There is a lot of folks who use this and even though the fitness center is still not fixed at... MORE

MDSS welcomes new commander
July 8, 2009 — The 437th Medical Support Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 2 at the Charleston Club. Lt. Col. Bonnie Goodale, who was the deputy commander and administrator at the 325th Medical Group at Tyndall AFB, Fla., replaced Lt. Col. James Barber as commander. Colonel Barber will become the 42nd Medical Support... MORE

Lt. Col. Bonnie Goodale, 437th Medical Support Squadron commander

Hurricane tip of the week
July 8, 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