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100 days to a new you
June 30, 2009 — What would you do if you only had 100 days to live? Most answers would probably be along the lines of emptying your bank accounts, partying and having a good ole' time. Some people would probably try to make amends for past wrongs, etc. You see where I am going with this? Nobody thinks of fitness. Maybe we should. The body you are currently living... MORE

Do you speak Air Force?
June 30, 2009 — This is the season for all Americans to reflect on what our country's independence means for us as a nation, and what it means for the world - our great country is on display as the picture of freedom. Today, you and I are busy at work supporting our country in a valiant and long fight. We are part of it each day, and as you serve with excellence... MORE

Maj. James Blackman, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron commander

Team Charleston celebrates newest ALS graduates
June 30, 2009 — The Airman Leadership School Class 09-E graduated June 25 at the Charleston Club here in a formal ceremony honoring Team Charleston's newest junior leaders as they reached a milestone in their enlisted careers. Joining the graduates at the event was Senior Master Sgt. Robert Frank, 437th Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant, as guest speaker. Senior... MORE

437 LRS welcomes new commander
June 25, 2009 — The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 19 in the Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Section. Lt. Col. Stevan Kaighen, who most recently served as operations officer of the 437 LRS and deputy director of logistics for the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee in Washington,... MORE

Lt. Col. Stevan Kaighen, 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander

Commanders Comments
June 25, 2009 — This week one of my execs, Maj. Ron Schochenmaier introduced me to a quote from Thomas Jefferson: "I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." At Charleston AFB, the luck or reward that comes from hard work is seen in different forms. Whether you are turning a wrench, spraying paint or mission planning a... MORE

Col. John Wood talks with Master Sgt. Stephen Fraley about training requirements during his visit to the expeditionary combat skills training course June 23 at Charleston AFB. Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Sergeant Fraley is a member of the 437th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

News briefs
June 24, 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. Change of Command 437th Security Forces Squadron change of command: Lt. Col. Seth McKee with relinquish command to Maj. Christopher Callis... MORE

Construction update
June 24, 2009 — ARRA base pavement project Last month, Charleston AFB was awarded a paving project funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The first phase of this project replaced asphalt pavements in the Building 900 area to correct severe pavement cracking, which could begin to pose a potential hazard to munitions transport vehicles... MORE

The next generation of Olympians
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Former Olympian Carlton Bruner speaks about fitness and sportsmanship to a group of kids at the Charleston AFB youth center June 23. Mr. Bruner was also promoting the potential for the Olympics to be held in Chicago in 2016. From 1992 through 1996, Bruner was considered one of the top swimmers in the world in both the 800-meter and 1500-meter freestyle events. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Web site to open sign-ups for Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers
June 24, 2009 — The Defense Department signed off June 22 on policies and procedures service members will use to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or children, a Pentagon official said June 23. According to Bob Clark, the Pentagon's assistant director for accessions policy, eligible service members will be able to register their... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Maj. Teofilo Henriquez
June 24, 2009 — Maj. Teofilo Henriquez is a member of the 437th Medical Group and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for about four years. He is currently deployed to Colombia, South America, as a U.S. Army Mission Medical Liaison officer for the U.S. Army Mission in Bogota, Colombia. Major Henriquez's responsibilities include advising Colombian medical... MORE

Maj. Teofilo Henriquez, 437th Medical Group