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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.

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)