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Imagine a world free of child abuse and sexual assault
April 6, 2009 — MORE

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)

News briefs
April 2, 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 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Scott Cairy April 3 at 2... MORE

C-17 Quality Assurance
April 1, 2009 — MORE

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 — MORE

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 — Eleven Air Force boxers were reacquainted with the "Air Force style" in a 10-day training camp that started March 23 at the Bennett Fitness Center. Under the supervision of Air Force boxing coach Steven Franco, two-time silver medalist at the Armed Forces Championship, fighters in the camp are "getting back to basics." The main focus of the camp... MORE

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 — MORE

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 — Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on being promoted in April:To Airman: 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Brittany Thomforde To Airman 1st Class:437th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Amber Coyle 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Derrick Alston To Senior Airman: 437 APS: Marion Gamble Jr., Douglas Smith and Cody Swayne 437... MORE

Parenting, stress go hand in hand
April 1, 2009 — April is Child Abuse Awareness month. It is a time when we should all think about how we can be a better parent and a better protector of children in the community. Child abuse is not something that occurs only in other people's homes. Times are difficult right now; you see it every day when you turn on the news. It is easy to become overwhelmed,... MORE

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Sean Strength
April 1, 2009 — Name: Senior Airman Sean Strength Squadron and job title: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems journeyman Time in the Air Force: three years, one month Time in Honor Guard: five months What inspired you to join Honor Guard? After my uncle passed, I saw the Honor Guard perform at his funeral and it sparked... MORE

Defense Department officials list stimulus act projects
March 31, 2009 — Defense Department officials announced 3,000 projects the economic stimulus legislation signed last month will fund and Charleston AFB projects made the cut. Total funding for the act is $787 billion, with the $7.4 billion Defense Department portion aimed at projects able to be accelerated or started at once. Department officials can obligate... MORE