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Top-performing Airmen selected for promotion
May 19, 2009 — Sixty Charleston Airmen were selected for promotion to master sergeant May 14. This year, 22,748 Airmen were eligible for promotion to master sergeant, and 5,604 were selected, an Air Force-wide selection rate of 24.64 percent. Those technical sergeants selected for promotion to master sergeant are: 14th Airlift Squadron: David Feaster 15th Airlift... MORE

The spread of H1N1 influenza can be prevented
May 19, 2009 — The recent appearance of a previously unrecognized strain of influenza has caused great concern worldwide. Commonly known as H1N1 influenza, the viral illness has spread rapidly from its apparent origin in Mexico to other countries, including the U.S. Fortunately, the symptoms of illness in U.S. patients have been mild, similar to the symptoms... MORE

New uniforms: comfortable, functional are goals
May 19, 2009 — Officials from the Uniform Program Office at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, continue to work for Airmen, researching and purchasing uniforms that provide more function, protection and comfort. The Air Force chief of staff met with Airmen April 21 for an update on clothing issues Airmen face as they support global mission requirements. Gen. Norton... MORE

Changes are in the works for the airman battle uniform and the physical training uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)

NASCAR visits Base
May 18, 2009 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Reggie Bass, and Master Sgts. Judy Whidbee and John Rosati check out the NASCAR Crown Royal car in front of the Base Exchange here May 14. The car was shown at Charleston in support of a recent AAFES tour. These airmen are with Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins AFB, Ga.

Warrior of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Alex Gross
May 13, 2009 — Tech. Sgt. Alex Gross is a member of the 437th Contracting Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than eight months. Sergeant Gross is currently deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a contingency contracting officer for the Joint Contracting Command Iraq/Afghanistan. His unit works closely with... MORE

Charleston Airman reaches for new heights through education
May 13, 2009 — When Tech. Sgt. Christina Dodson starts a family, she wants them to value education and its capacity to change lives. If they ask for an example, they can look no further than Sergeant Dodson, who is an aerospace medical technician with the 437th Medical Operations Squadron and was honored as the Outstanding Graduate Student during the April 25... MORE

Technical Sgt. Christina Dodson checks a patients blood pressure at the Charleston AFB clinic May 11. During the first quarter of 2009 she assisted in providing in-house care to 13,085 patients. Sergeant Dodson is a medical technician with the 437th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Check one, check two
May 13, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Terry Wilson tests a microphone before the start of Air Mobility Command's unit compliance inspection team's in-brief at the Charleston AFB theater May 11. The ground radio shop provides communication support and maintenance to Charleston AFB with land mobile radios, mass notification systems as well as other transmission systems. Airman Wilson is a radio maintenance technician with the 437th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

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
May 12, 2009 — MORE

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
May 12, 2009 — MORE

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)