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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

Air Force lights up 'Operation Change Out'
April 29, 2009 — Charleston AFB, along with 63 major Air Force bases in the U.S., is participating in the Energy Star Operation Change Out - the Military Challenge campaign to change out incandescent bulbs with new energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. The campaign is a joint effort between the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Officials at... MORE

Commander’s Action Line
April 29, 2009 — Issue: I have an issue about the Bass Tracker boats at the Outdoor Recreation Center. In order to rent out a boat, you have to have an orientation class before a person can rent. These classes are only given twice a month. I have been trying to call and get in and take this orientation course, but due to other priorities and some family issues, I... MORE

Airmen in Action Senior Airman Jacob Thomas
April 29, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Jacob Thomas adjusts the blower motor speed for the heater on a Global ER-2875 extended reach aircraft deicer at the vehicle maintenance shop here April 29. Vehicle maintainers are currently receiving first-hand training on Charleston AFB's first Global ER-2875 extended reach aircraft deicer. Airman Thomas is assigned to the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron as a multi-purpose maintenance journeyman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)(RELEASED)

FCC Food Drive
April 29, 2009 — MORE

Charleston AFB Parents and children gather in the Airman's Attic at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here to donate non-perishable food items during a food drive April 28. As part of April's celebration as Month of the Military Child, the Family Child Care providers collected food from parents to donate to the Airman's Attic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Base announces May promotions
April 28, 2009 — To Airman: 1st Combat Camera Squadron: Samuel Goodman 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Wendell Donaldson III, Jeffrey Sollinger and Sunny Syrabouth 437th Civil Engineer Squadron: Tyler Eubank 437th Communications Squadron: Dean Natividad To Airman 1st Class: 437 AMXS: Luke Shilling 437 CES: Matthew Allman 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron:... MORE

Chief's Fish Fry
April 28, 2009 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey batters fish for the Chief's fish fry held at the picnic grounds here April 24. The fish fry began as a barbeque in 1987 as a way to unite the reserve and active-duty members of Charleston AFB. Chief Ivey is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

437 CES takes base championship title
April 28, 2009 — MORE

The base honor guard post the colors before the start of the intramural basketball championship game at the Fitness and Sports Center here April 23. The 437th Force Support Squadron and the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron played for the base championship. The 437 CES defeated the 437 FSS 47-31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)(RELEASED)

437, 315 MXGs best in Air Force
April 28, 2009 — MORE

Lt. Gen. Loren Reno presents the Daedalian Trophy to Cols. Tammy Livingood and James Joyce during a presentation ceremony at the base theater April 24. General Reno presented the Daedalian Trophy to the 437th and 315th Maintenance Groups for being the best in the Air Force. General Reno is the deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support at the Pentagon. Colonel Livingood is the 437 MXG commander and Colonel Joyce is the 315 MXG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)(RELEASED)

Enlisted Retreat
April 28, 2009 — MORE

Enlisted Team Charleston members stand at parade rest before the retreat ceremony April 24 on Charleston AFB. The retreat ceremony was a tribute to Col. John "Red" Millander for his final weeks here. Colonel Millander is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)