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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

Discipline … in everything we do
July 1, 2009 — I've been an assistant first sergeant for approximately nine months, and throughout my tenure, I have seen many disciplinary issues come across the commander's and first sergeant's desk. There were those that were minor in nature and those that ended in court martial or separation. From all of these issues, one question came to my mind: how could... MORE

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Yoan Gomez
July 1, 2009 — Name: Senior Airman Yoan Gomez Unit and job title: 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron, materiel management journeyman Time in the Air Force: two years Time in the honor guard: one year What inspired you to join the honor guard? It was how well and precise honor guard members perform and the professional way they carry themselves. What is your... MORE

Hurricane tip of the week
July 1, 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. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather and keeping safe. This week's hurricane tip is: - Check the... MORE

Out with the old
July 1, 2009 — MORE

Staff Sgt. James Davis and Airman 1st Class Michael Pitts deliver printers from the 17th Airlift Squadron to the automated data processing storage facility here June 29. The ADPE facility is the base focal point for computer technology asset issues, turn-in and manages more than 250 asset accounts base wide. Sergeant Davis is the ADPE monitor for the 17 AS and Airman Pitss is a loadmaster with the 17 AS.

Military appreciation night with the Charleston Battery
June 30, 2009 — MORE

Combined 437th and 315th Airlift Wing honor guard members post the colors at the beginning of the Charleston Battery soccer game during the first of two military appreciation nights at Blackbaud Stadium June 25. The Charleston Battery professional soccer team traditionally holds two military appreciation nights during the year with the first one being in June and the second one in September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)(RELEASED)

Fiscal 2010 force structure realignments affect Charleston AFB
June 30, 2009 — Air Force officials announced June 26 its proposed force structure realignment for fiscal 2010. The announcement addresses the Air Force's force structure, realignment and management actions supported by the president's fiscal 2010 budget and summarizes the civilian and military personnel changes as well as the reassignment of aircraft at bases for... MORE