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Charleston AFB welcomes new wing commander
May 12, 2009 — Col. John Wood took command of Air Mobility Command's "busiest wing" during a change of command ceremony here May 8 in Nose Dock 2. Colonel Wood, who was part of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force's Fellows Program at the Pentagon, officially assumed command of the 437th Airlift Wing from the outgoing wing commander, Col. John "Red" Millander, who... MORE

Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott III hands the 437th Airlift Wing guideon to Col. John Wood during change of command ceremony at Charleston Air Force Base May 8. Colonel Wood assumed command of the 437 AW from Col. John "Red" Millander. General Scott III is the 18th Air Force commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Moving cargo, anytime, anyplace
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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Cargo unloads from a C-17 Globemaster at an air base in Southwest Asia, May 6. Within an hour, this aircraft was loaded with new cargo and sent to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Richardson)

437 AW undergoes weeklong UCI
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Tech. Sgt. Clint Hutchinson prepares to marshall in a C-17 transporting the Inspector General team on the flightline here May 11. More than 85 inspectors arrived at Charleston AFB to conduct a unit compliance inspection to ensure the base is mission ready. Sergeant Hutchinson is assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)

News briefs
May 12, 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 The Air Force worldwide statistics for 2009 master sergeant promotions: Number eligible for promotion: 22,748 Number eligible... MORE

Team Charleston celebrates newest ALS graduates
May 12, 2009 — The Airman Leadership School Class 09-D graduated May 7 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 Col. Frank Jones, 437th Mission Support Group commander, as guest speaker. Senior Airman Jonathon... MORE

CAFB C-17 delivers 30,000 H1N1 protection kits in 6 nations
May 11, 2009 — Thirty thousand influenza personal protection kits departed Charleston AFB May 8 onboard a C-17 destined for Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua. With the threat of the influenza H1N1 virus raising concerns in the region, the U.S. has worked in coordination with their government officials to identify countries in need of... MORE

Airman use a 60K loader to transport 30,000 personal protection kits is loaded onto a C-17 at Charleston Air Force Base S.C., May 8, 2009. The pallets of personal protection kits were destined for Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, where health-care officials are responding to confirmed and suspected cases of H1N1 Influenza-A infections. U.S. Southern Command, headquartered in Miami, directed the mission after learning health officials submitted requests for assistance to U.S. embassies in their respective countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman)(RELEASED)

Air Force leaders name next top enlisted leader
May 11, 2009 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley recently announced the Airman selected to be the service's next enlisted leader. Chief Master Sergeant James Roy will become the 16th chief master sergeant of the Air Force during an appointment ceremony June 30, which will coincide with Chief... MORE

Airmen, veterans can now apply for new GI Bill
May 11, 2009 — The Department of Veterans Affairs opened its doors for accepting Post-9/11 GI Bill applications May 1. All Airmen and former Airmen with at least 90 days of active-duty service since Sept. 11, 2001, can choose to apply for education benefits, which begin Aug. 1 under the new GI Bill law. To apply or for details on what the Post-9/11 GI Bill... MORE

USAF Marathon seeks volunteers
May 11, 2009 — The 2009 U.S. Air Force Marathon may not be until Sept. 19, but the marathon office is seeking volunteers to help plan and execute the race's many aspects begins. Individuals interested in volunteering can go online to www.usafmarathon.com to see jobs, schedules, dates and times. All registered volunteers will receive a goody bag, embroidered... MORE

Sports nutrition: fueling your body for optimal performance
May 11, 2009 — Summer is around the corner and the smell of fresh cut grass, a warm easy breeze and the allure of the ocean's sparkling water and sandy beaches may bring many people out of hibernation and into a more active mode. With nice weather, they may be thinking about dusting off those running shoes and setting new fitness goals - it is May Fitness Month,... MORE