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Commander's Comments
July 2, 2009 — July 4th is a celebration of our independence and the forging of a new path for a nation. I am reminded of the sacrifices our nation has made so we may enjoy the hallowed sanctities of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. President Lincoln spoke of patriotism not only as pride in where one lives, but the fortitude of conviction in a life... MORE

Col. John Wood and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey pose for a group photo with Charleston AFBs newest chief master sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Frank and the base's first sergeants. Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Ivery is the 437 AW command chief and Chief Master Sgt. Frank is a member of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Commander's Action Line
July 1, 2009 — Comment: Hello, I would like to take the time to express my concerns for the service I received at our Outdoor Recreational Center. My first concern is the policy of no refunds. Our squadron had signed out miscellaneous equipment for our summer picnic for a period of one week. The event was moved shortly after to a different date for weather... MORE

437 APS prepares for Rodeo 2009
July 1, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman James Tench, left, and Senior Airman Luther Franklin flip a tire during an obstacle course held here June 24. The Airmen and their team are building their endurance for the Rodeo 2009 readiness competition scheduled to be held at McChord AFB, Wash., July 19-25. Rodeo 2009 is expected to draw more than 100 teams and 2,500 people from the Air Force and Air Force Reserve, as well as allied nations. The Airmen are air transportation specialists with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman) (RELEASED)

CAFB maintainers make metalworking magic
July 1, 2009 — When the strength of aircraft metals failed recently, Charleston AFB structural and metals technology maintainers seized a chance to show their determination and teamwork was stronger.The opportunity resulted from an overseas mission, involving the loading of a helicopter into a Charleston-based C-17, where a crack was sustained in the airplane's... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Sarkany inserts a high speed drill bit into a vertical machining center drill at the metals technology shop here July 1. The drill was used to fabricate a section of cargo flooring for a damaged C-17 from a piece of unformed aluminum. Sergeant Sarkany is the swing shift supervisor for the 437 MXS metals technology shop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

WWII veterans share wartime stories with Airmen
July 1, 2009 — This week a new generation of Airmen came face-to-face with the Greatest Generation when a group of World War II veterans from the 493rd Fighter Squadron visited Charleston AFB June. 29. The 16th Airlift Squadron here hosted the group along with Lt. Col. Michael King, 493 FS commander from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, as they toured... MORE

Capt. Ryan Daugherty explains the inner workings of a C-17 to a group of World War II veterans June 29. The veterans were pilots and ground crew members from the 493rd Fighter Squadron. Captain Daugherty is a pilot with the 16th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

News briefs
July 1, 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. 4th Of July Celebrations: Mount Pleasant: 13th Annual 4th of July Blast at Patriot's Point 4 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $5 after 5 p.m... MORE

Base welcomes new SFS commander
July 1, 2009 — The 437th Security Forces Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 26 at the Charleston Club. Maj. Christopher Callis, who is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Spanish speaking, at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation at Fort Benning, Ga., replaced Lt... MORE

New CES commander takes the reigns
July 1, 2009 — The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 26 at the Charleston Club.Lt. Col. Richard Sanders, the former 51st Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander at Osan Air Base, Korea, replaced Lt. Col. Jeffrey Todd as commander.Colonel Todd will become the 611th Air Support Group deputy commander at... MORE

Lt. Col. Richard Sanders, 437th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

Construction Update
July 1, 2009 — Base Picnic Grounds In addition to hosting the base picnic and annual Earth Day celebration, the Charleston AFB picnic grounds are used every day by both military and civilian personnel for going-away celebrations, physical training, squadron picnics and recreation. In addition, the picnic grounds are a well known place for Airmen and their family... MORE

Base welcomes new SFS commander
July 1, 2009 — The 437th Security Forces Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 26 at the Charleston Club. Maj. Christopher Callis, who is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Spanish speaking, at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation at Fort Benning, Ga., replaced Lt... MORE