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Entomologists relocate reptile from Hunley Park
June 24, 2009 — A base couple had a close encounter June 19 with a five-and-a-half foot long male alligator who wandered into Hunley Park base housing after several days of heavy rainfall. Kyndal Wiggins, a receptionist with the Airman and Family Readiness Center here, spotted the reptile near her home and immediately phoned her husband, Senior Airman Brandon... MORE

Anthony Mincey uses an animal control pole to restrain an alligator in Hunley Park base housing June 19. The alligator was caught and released into swamplands beyond the Building 2000 area on base. Mr. Mincey is the entomology shop foreman with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melvin Penaflorida)

Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund gives back to Airmen
June 24, 2009 — Members of the 437th Force Support Squadron are often asked, "What do you do with the money that you charge at your activities?" We are always excited to explain those funds are our Airmen's dollars. The money we charge at the golf course for green fees, at the bowling center snack bar, the Charleston Club's lunch or Low Country Bar, the Aero Club... MORE

PCS policy changes promote stability, quality of life
June 24, 2009 — Air Force officials have modified two permanent change of station policies to give Airmen more flexible assignment options and better force development opportunities. The time-on-station requirement for government funded joint-spouse assignments, where military couples are assigned, when possible, to a location where they can live in the same... MORE

C-17 crew uses combat offload to deliver materials to warzone
June 24, 2009 — A C-17 crew from the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron used a combat offload procedure at Tarin Kowt Airfield June 20 to deliver materials to help defend the local population. Due to the austere location of the forward operating base, the service members stationed did not have the equipment necessary to unload the pallets in a traditional... MORE

A pallet is combat offloaded from a C-17 Globemaster III June 20, at Tarin Kowt Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted a combat offload. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Shawn Weismiller)

Weather or not?
June 23, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Tommy Dunlap gives a weather brief explaining Doppler Radar and enhanced infrared satellite imagery for the Southeast at the command post building here June 19. Images are received from sensors covering the region and are compiled to produced a large-scale view of weather systems, allowing aircrews to avoid dangerous flight paths. Sergeant Dunlap is the lead forecaster with 437th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

315 AW helps families with Yellow Ribbon program
June 23, 2009 — Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing are getting a new helping hand after returning from a long deployment. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, a national combat veteran reintegration program, is charged with providing National Guard and Reserve members and their families with sufficient information, services, referral and proactive outreach... MORE

Senior Master Sergeant Linda Sturgeon, a reservist with the 315th Airlift Wing, and her husband Gary participate in the 315 AW’s first Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program conducted at Myrtle Beach, S.C. for reservists and their families.

Congratulations to Team Charleston’s newest technical sergeant selects
June 23, 2009 — Eighty-two Charleston Airmen were selected for promotion to the rank of technical sergeant June 18. Air Force officials selected 7,724 of 37,172 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.78 percent. The average score for those selected was 319.69, with an average time in grade and time in service of... MORE

Technical Sergeant, TSgt Stripes (Metallic). Insignia provided by ITC(SW) MIke Purcell.

Fourth of July Message from AMC commander
June 23, 2009 — With the 233rd birthday of our great nation's independence rapidly approaching, we prepare to celebrate our freedom with family and friends. Since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we have been vigilant in defending our ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Air Mobility Command is an integral part of that defense, both... MORE

Base announces July promotions
June 23, 2009 — Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on their recent promotions: To Airman: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Brandon Wheat 437th Maintenance Squadron: Robert Burger 437th Operations Support Squadron: Daniel Clarke To Airman 1st Class: 437 AMXS: Anthony Rodriguez, David Taylor and Franklin Utter 437th Civil Engineer... MORE

Commander's Commentary
June 18, 2009 — Leadership is a word you hear often in our Air Force. Harry Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, is one leader that comes to mind when you think of leading through challenging times. As you know, President Truman was at our nation's helm and led us through the end of World War II. I was recently reminded of one of his famous quotes... MORE

Col. Wood presents Master Sgt. Joel Culbreath and his wife Debbie with a Yard of the Month certificate. The friendly competition between neighbors encourages base housing residents to take pride in their yards. Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Sergeant Culbreath is a member of the 437th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)