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Warrior of the week: Senior Airman Marcus Ohler
March 18, 2009 — Senior Airman Marcus Ohler is a member of the 14th Airlift Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for about four years. He recently returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia where he had the opportunity to take a new Airman and use his own knowledge to train him to become a fast, safe and knowledgeable loadmaster. Airman Ohler said,... MORE

Annual AFAF campaign lets Airmen help Airmen
March 18, 2009 — This year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign will give Team Charleston the opportunity to donate to four organizations that give back to Airmen between March 23 and May 3. "AFAF is the official charity of the Air Force and is a very easy way for one to give back to the Air Force community, benefitting Airmen and their families," said Capt... MORE

Is your motorcycle safe?
March 18, 2009 — Is old man winter gone for South Carolinians? If he isn't, no one could tell by last week's spring temperatures. It was great to see so many riders out enjoying the weather. While it is still early for some fair weather riders, I know a lot of people are ready to saddle up and head out. Before blowing off the dust and cobwebs on the motorcycle,... MORE

CAFB policy C.A.R.E.S. for environment
March 18, 2009 — The Charleston AFB Environmental Policy was initially adopted April 30, 2004, which is dedicated to sustain, restore and modernize Team Charleston's natural infrastructure to ensure adequate resource capability for the warfighter through the minimization of encroachment and the protection of human health and the environment. The latest policy... MORE

Picnic grounds renovations beginning in April
March 18, 2009 — The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron is scheduled to begin renovations on the base picnic grounds in April. Part of the funding for the renovations will come from the $50,000 awarded to Charleston AFB on Oct. 24, 2008 for being a finalist in the Air Mobility Command Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award for 2008. The 437th Airlift Wing... MORE

News briefs
March 18, 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 Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Rebecca Aronson March 27... MORE

Prototype PT uniforms undergo wear tests
March 18, 2009 — A prototype physical training uniform for the Air Force is undergoing wear testing here, the Pentagon and MacDill AFB, Fla. The new design was introduced last month at the three sites for 185 Airmen of various sizes and ethnic backgrounds. The Airmen included 42 general officers and enlisted members who will wear the gear three or more times a... MORE

Master Sgt. James Lynn (left) and Capt. Nick Ferry workout in the uniforms that are currently being tested at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and elsewhere. A prototype physical training uniform for the Air Force is undergoing wear testing here, the Pentagon and MacDill AFB, Fla. Sergeant Lynn is a subject matter expert and Captain Ferry is the manager for the PT uniform. Both Airmen are with the Air Force Uniform Ofifce. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bonnie White)

Is your yard ready?
March 17, 2009 — Spring is just around the corner. The days are getting warmer and before we know it, the grass will be turning green. It's time to dust off the lawn mower, weed eater and pruning shears. The weeds in the yard need to be pulled, shrubbery pruned and flower beds cleaned to make room for the beautiful flowers and green grass spring and summer will... MORE

Gen. Schwartz to Airmen: 'We are a family'
March 17, 2009 — The chief of staff of the Air Force had a message for Airmen during an Airmen's call here March 11, "We are a family and everyone in this room counts. "This is a big-tent Air Force," Gen. Norton Schwartz said. "In our business, you don't measure your worth by your proximity to the fight," he said. "We should be proud of who we are and what we do."... MORE

General Norton Schwartz addresses personnel during an Airmen's Call March 11 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. General Schwartz, the Air Force chief of staff, reviewed Langley AFB's warfighting capabilities, viewed an F-22 demonstration during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Koob)

Possible help for homeowners PCS’ing during the mortgage crisis
March 17, 2009 — The stimulus package features a provision extended to certain military homeowners who bought homes before July 1, 2006 and who sell the homes before September 30, 2011. Titled the Military Homeowners Assistance Program, these benefits have normally been payable only at Base Realignment Commission locations. The purpose of the expanded program is to... MORE