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Key to safe summer ... situational awareness
June 3, 2009 — Throughout the summer months, many Airmen will enjoy fun-filled activities with friends and family including picnics, recreational sports, swimming and camping. The 101 Critical Days of Summer is a high activity period between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, and is an important time for Airmen to be aware of their surroundings and be cautious... MORE

Construction update: base pool in compliance
June 3, 2009 — A $7,000 project was awarded April 21 through Charleston AFB's Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements contract to address the base pool's drain covers and bring them into compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Four certified drain covers have been installed in the main base pool and two in the wading... MORE

133 Airmen earn CCAF degrees
June 3, 2009 — The Charleston AFB education and training flight will hold their annual Community College of the Air Force graduation at the base theater here June 4. In all, 133 Airmen will walk across the base theater stage and receive their CCAF degrees. Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, will serve as the ceremony's commencement... MORE

Tight spaces, dirty faces
June 2, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Ken Jones installs a new heat exhaust boot in the air conditioner compartment of a C-17 here June 1. The exhaust boot required replacement after the previous boot was severely torn, causing an air flow leak and disabling of the air pre-cooling system. Sergeant Jones is an electrical and environmental specialist with the 315th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

AMC Airmen: time to showcase your singing talent
June 2, 2009 — Airmen at Air Mobility Command wings and affiliate units will have the opportunity to showcase their singing talents this summer during AMC Icon, an annual command-wide contest to crown the best Air Force vocalist in AMC. "We're excited to once again offer mobility Airmen the opportunity to showcase their vocal talent," said Sam Parker, chief of... MORE

12 technical sergeants graduate from NCO Academy
June 1, 2009 — Twelve base NCOs graduated from the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy at Tyndall AFB, Fla., May 28. Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Glawe, 1st Combat Camera Squadron, was one of 18 distinguished graduates. The technical sergeant graduates are: 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Robert Kolbe 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Patrick Anderson, Marcus Parker and Jason... MORE

New PCS program puts customers in the driver's seat
June 1, 2009 — With nearly 200,000 permanent change of station moves expected in the approaching season, it is important for Team Charleston members to take note of the changes to the personal property shipment process. The uniformed services began using the Defense Personal Property System to move Department of Defense personal property Nov. 19, 2008, which... MORE

437 OSS prepares for ATSEP
June 1, 2009 — All the preparation and work to get ready for the unit compliance inspection, which finished up last month, is now just a memory for most units on base. However, inspection preparation work continues for Airmen and civilians in the 437th Operations Support Squadron, 437th Communications Squadron and the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. A ten-person... MORE

Airman 1st Class David Spahn demonstrates how to operate the aircraft arrest system on Charleston AFB’s flightline May 29. The system employs a cable line which catches arresting hook-equipped jets during emergency landings, a critical runway asset subject to inspection during the upcoming Air Traffic System Evaluation Program visit. Airman Spahn is a barrier maintenance technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Ian Hoachlander)

Honor Guard Spotlight
June 1, 2009 — Name: Senior Airman Averion Williamson Unit and job title: 437th Mission Support Group knowledge operations management journeyman Time in the Air Force: three years Time in the honor guard: five months What inspired you to join honor guard? The positive image it presents and the inner adrenaline rush to show respect and honor to my fallen comrades... MORE

VP cargo: prepared for takeoff
June 1, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Alfonso Rogers, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, tightens down for the last time several chains securing Vice President Joseph Biden's motorcade May 27 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Vice President Biden attended and spoke at the U.S. Air Force Academy's graduation, where fourth-year cadets received not only their degree, but their commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force. Airman Rogers, a native of Warner Robins, Ga., is based at Charleston AFB in South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen J. Collier)