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OSA makes educational opportunities possible
February 18, 2009 — The acronym is OSA but what exactly does it stand for and what do they do? The Officers' Spouses' Association is a base welfare organization that supports the needs of spouses and family members in addition to base-wide organizations like the first sergeants. However, the primary focus for the OSA is on scholarships for Team Charleston spouses and... MORE

Military Saves Week: Are you financially fit?
February 18, 2009 — The Department of Defense designated Feb. 22 to March 1 as Military Saves Week to encourage service members and their families to save money and eliminate debt. While Military Saves is an ongoing campaign, the entire military community comes together during the last week in February to focus on financial readiness. The 437th Force Support... MORE

Construction update
February 18, 2009 — Current construction Child Development Center: Groundbreaking held Feb. 13 and site work beginning. Runway 03/21: Construction workshop to be held Feb. 24-27. Runway closure scheduled to begin April 9 with a 60-day intersection closure beginning May 11. Building 59 bathroom: Scheduled to reopen later in the week of Feb. 16. Building 506 extending... MORE

Chapel work
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Staff Sgt. Mitchell McNair adjusts the sound system in the base chapel prior to a religious service Feb. 14. There are seven religious services held weekly at the base chapel drawing approximately 400 worshippers each week. Sergeant McNair is a chaplain assistant with the 437th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

Base breaks ground for next generation CDC
February 18, 2009 — Construction of the Brigadier General Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center began with a groundbreaking ceremony held behind the Fitness and Sports Center here Feb. 13. Since being named for the former wing commander Aug. 17, 2007, base officials broke the ground with the first round of shovels at the site of the new center, set to open... MORE

Col. John "Red" Millander speaks at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center here Feb 13. The new facility will replace the existing 38-year-old CDC and will accommodate more than 300 children and will be more than two-and-a-half times the present center's current capacity. Colonel Millander is the Commander of the 437th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson-Pengra
February 18, 2009 — Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson-Pengra is a member of the 437th Maintenance Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for about six years. He is currently deployed to Southwest Asia with the 8th Expeditionary Air Maintenance Squadron. Sergeant Johnson-Pengra's responsibilities include C-17 repairs and aircraft crash recovery. A few weeks ago, he... MORE

Organizations serving those who serve country
February 18, 2009 — Editor's note: This is the third and final story in a three-part series about Air Force organizations that advocate for Airmen, retirees and their families. Veterans are categorized a bit differently than retirees, active-duty Airmen or even Reservists, but they can still come together in similar ways to join the sides of fellow service members... MORE

437 AW Airmen authorized wear of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
February 18, 2009 — 437th Airlift Wing Airmen stationed at Charleston AFB between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008, are now authorized to wear the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. "This award recognizes the tremendous efforts put forth by our Airmen as we fight the global war on terrorism," said Col. Red Millander, 437 AW commander. During the timeframe for the award,... MORE

Non-residents can say no to vehicle sales tax
February 17, 2009 — Thinking about buying a car while stationed in South Carolina? If so, there are a few things Airmen should know. Pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 12-36-2120 (25), if Airmen are not a resident of South Carolina and are stationed on orders in the state, they are exempt from paying sales tax on all purchases of motor vehicles, except... MORE

Brush-up on teeth care during children’s dental health month
February 17, 2009 — It is February, and that means it is National Children's Dental Health Month. Good habits develop early in life, and teaching children to care for their teeth is essential to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. "A child's primary teeth, sometimes called 'baby teeth,' are as important as permanent adult teeth," said Capt. (Dr.) Courtney Schapira,... MORE