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Facts, testimony bust IDEA myths
May 6, 2009 — In less time than it takes to fill out a credit card application, Darlene Daspit-Pohl was on her way to earning $10,000, just for having an idea. In June 2007, Ms. Daspit-Pohl used the Air Force Innovative Development through Employee Awareness Program to submit an idea for reducing the cost to the government for pilots' oxygen masks. Three weeks... MORE

Honor Guard Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Marcus Moreno
May 5, 2009 — Name: Airman 1st Class Marcus Moreno Hometown: San FranciscoSquadron and job title: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic system apprentice Time in the Air Force: Two years, seven months Time in the Honor Guard: One year, seven months What inspired you to join the Honor Guard? I think it was a movie actually. I remember thinking that it... MORE

The best never rest
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Senior Airman Michelle Metz and other maintenance technicians rotate a hydraulic jack here April 28. The 437th and 315th Maintenance Groups were recently awarded the Daedalian Trophy for best maintainers in the Air Force. Airman Metz is a crew chief with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

'No such thing as a non-player' in EMI
April 29, 2009 — With a little more than a week remaining until the unit compliance inspection, base emergency response units are ready to put their best foot forward, according to emergency management leadership. Throughout the inspection, situational awareness, security and safety are paramount for first responders, but they are also fundamental practices for all... MORE

Warrior of the Week: 1st Lt. Steven Schuldt
April 29, 2009 — First Lt. Steven Schuldt is a member of the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than two years. Currently, Lieutenant Schuldt is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as Civil Engineer Squadron Commander Advisor for the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing in Afghanistan. While deployed, he is... MORE

315 MXG receives command-level award, will compete at AF level
April 29, 2009 — The Air Force Reserve Command recently announced the 315th Maintenance Group as the command's winner of the 2009 General George C. Kenney Award for Lessons Learned. The award is sponsored by the Air Force Association and recognizes an active-duty, Reserve or Guard organization that makes the most notable contribution to the Air Force through... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the ramp at Charleston AFB, S.C.

News briefs
April 29, 2009 — To submit information for news briefs, send an e-mail to airlift.dispatch@charleston.af.mil with subject NEWS BRIEFS. Submissions must be received no later than close of business Friday the week before publication. Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Jerry Amidon May 1 at 11 a.m... MORE

315 MXG receives command-level award, will compete at AF level
April 29, 2009 — The Air Force Reserve Command recently announced the 315th Maintenance Group as the command's winner of the 2009 General George C. Kenney Award for Lessons Learned. The award is sponsored by the Air Force Association and recognizes an active-duty, Reserve or Guard organization that makes the most notable contribution to the Air Force through... MORE

Keep summer activities fun by maintaining your fitness level
April 29, 2009 — Many people don't grasp the concept that you need to be in good physical shape to have fun and stay injury-free. Exercise and recreational activity injuries are the number one reason why Airmen get hurt off-duty. You have heard it time and time before that people are our most valuable asset. A way to protect this valuable asset is by getting... MORE

Staff Sgt. Rodney Bonham powers through a 135-pound repetition during an upper body workout on a pull-down resistance cable machine at the Fitness and Sports Center here May 5. In this exercise, Sergeant Bonham focused on strengthening his upper back muscles, rear shoulders and biceps. Exercises like these utilize several major muscle groups and play an important part in effective strength training. Sergeant Bonham is a calibration craftsman with 437th Maintenance Squadron’s precision measurement equipment laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Joint Base Charleston; debunking the myths
April 29, 2009 — Despite Joint Base Charleston not scheduled to stand up until Oct. 1, 2010, people have started asking what will happen to jobs, people and the effects the merge will have on both the Air Force and the Navy. Here is the straight scoop on what Joint Basing means for those working at Charleston AFB and Naval Weapons Station Charleston: The Office of... MORE