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Air Force officials begin Phase II of NCO retraining program.
April 8, 2009
Providing Temporary Lodging
April 8, 2009
Airman 1st Class Jade Sanders books a customer for a room over the phone prior to his arrival at base lodging on Charleston AFB April 6. Base lodging is used by all military branches as a temporary living arrangement when moving to or from Charleston AFB and when on temporary duty. Airman Sanders is a desk clerk for the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Commander's Fitness Challenge
April 8, 2009
Team Charleston Airmen start the 5k Commander's Fitness Challenge from the fitness center in formation on Charleston AFB April 3. More than 300 Airmen from around the base came out to participate in the monthly challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Imagine a world free of child abuse and sexual assault
April 6, 2009
Children from the Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center sing during the 2nd Annual Joint Community Proclamation Signing Ceremony at the Charleston Club April 2. The signing of the proclamation continues collaboration with local communities and military installations for prevention of sexual assault and child abuse. Representatives from six nearby communities, along with the Naval Weapons Station Charleston, joined Charleston AFB in signing the proclamation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)
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April 2, 2009
C-17 Quality Assurance
April 1, 2009
Tech. Sgt. Robert Pellam and Staff Sgt. Andrew Alford review aircraft forms to ensure all discrepancies are documented so maintenance can correct the deviations here April 1. Quality assurance checks are performed to ensure maintenance quality, personal safety, reliability and flight safety are adhered to for the 437th Maintenance Group. Sergeant Pellam is a crew chief quality assurance inspector and Sergeant Alford is a fabrication quality inspector. Both are with the 437th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Airmen encouraged to serve community
April 1, 2009
Staff Sgt. Sheralee Freche volunteers with first-term Airmen at the Ashley River Fire Department to detail fire engines in North Charleston March 31. Upon arriving at FTAC, first-term Airmen are highly encouraged to volunteer their time around the community. The First Term Airman Center runs a program designed to show new Airmen around the Charleston area and help them have a clean transition into their first base. Sergeant Fresche is the team leader for FTAC and is a member of 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Camp brings boxers back to basics
April 1, 2009
3/24/2009 - Air Force boxing coach Steven Franco demonstrates a proper striking technique in front of 11 Air Force boxing camp members at the Bennett Fitness Center. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)
National Prayer Breakfast
April 1, 2009
Chap. (Maj. Gen.) Cecil Richardson speaks during the National Prayer breakfast at the Charleston Club March 23. Originally called the Presidential Prayer Breakfast, the name was changed to the National Prayer Breakfast in 1970. Those who attend the breakfast discussed individual and daily spiritual needs as well as the dependence of our country on God. Chaplain Richardson is Chief of Chaplains, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)
Charleston Airmen receive new stripes in April
April 1, 2009