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Second and third place still open to challengers
February 11, 2009 — Second and third place are still open for the next teams to meet 100,000 repetitions for the 100 Days of Push-ups and Sit-ups Commander's Fitness Challenge. There will also be a prize for the team with the most push-ups and sit-ups by the end of the challenge. Team 18, 437th Security Forces Squadron, was the first team to complete 100,000... MORE

6 Airmen receive legal punishments
February 9, 2009 — Members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during November and December 2008. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds a... MORE

Airmen maintain C-17 Structural integrity
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Airman 1st Class Adam Gibson snips pieces of sheet metal inside the 437th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Maintenance Shop Feb. 4 to form a landing gear clip that will later be used to repair a C-17.The 437 MXS Aircraft Structural Maintenance Shop performs all structural maintenance and corrosion control for all C-17s assigned to the base. Airman Gibson is an aircraft structural journeyman with the 315th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

LRS 1 shoots down SFS in season opener
February 4, 2009 — Unable to withstand second-half shooting by LRS 1, the SFS basketball team dropped its Charleston AFB intramural basketball season opener, 47-21, Feb. 3 at the Fitness and Sports Center. Both teams opened up the game looking more toward driving to the net rather than protecting it, proving that both teams were lacking in defense and LRS went into... MORE

Gregory Bouie concentrates before taking his free-throw shot during the second half of the season-opener intramural basketball game Feb. 3 at the Fitness and Sports Center. LRS 1 dominated SFS 47-21. Bouie is with the 437th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Lalaine Bailey
February 4, 2009 — Name: Senior Airman Lalaine Bailey Hometown: Las Vegas Squadron and job title: 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman Time in the Air Force: four years, eight months Time in Honor Guard: three years What inspired you to join honor guard? Being able to wear the uniform that shows discipline, pride and honor inspired me... MORE

Beep ... beep ... beep
February 4, 2009 — MORE

Senior Airman Shane O?Kelley spots a driver moving a 20-ton wrecker during training in the vehicle operations yard on Charleston AFB Feb. 4. Airmen working in the vehicle operations yard are also responsible for disabled vehicle recovery, picking up aircrew members and for picking up parts involving anything from screws to aircraft engines and delivering them to different organizations on base. Airman O?Kelley is a documented cargo supervisor with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

Base family child care providers receive national accreditation
February 4, 2009 — Two Charleston AFB child care providers recently earned national accreditation from the National Association for Family Child Care. Lyvonnia Hyche and Sandy Borgerding are both providers for Charleston AFB. There are only four nationally accredited family child care providers in the state of South Carolina and Charleston AFB has two of them. The... MORE

Lyvonnia Hyche teaches children how to jump rope in the Youth Programs Center gym Feb. 3. Once a week, providers get together at the Youth Programs gym for indoor play. Mrs. Hyche is a family child care provider. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Ian Hoachlander)

What does Air Force Association do for Airmen?
February 4, 2009 — Editor's note: This is the first in a three-part series about Air Force organizations that advocate for Airmen, retirees and their families. Anyone and everyone can be a member of a professional, nonprofit organization that supports aerospace power and presents numerous opportunities. All active-duty Airmen, Reservists, National Guard members,... MORE

315, 437 MXG capture AF Daedalian Trophy
February 4, 2009 — Maintenance groups on Charleston AFB were recently recognized as the best in the Air Force. The 315th and the 437th Maintenance Groups were awarded the 2008 Air Force Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy Award. Both maintenance groups last won the Daedalian Trophy at the Air Mobility Command level in 2005. "This is... MORE

Airman 1st Class Adrian Bozeman adds oil to a self-generating nitrogen servicing cart during a yearly inspection July 30. The 437th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight?s inventory includes more than 490 pieces of equipment that support Charleston AFB flightline operations. Airman Bozeman is an AGE apprentice with the 437 MXS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)

Construction update
February 4, 2009 — Joint Base Headquarters renovation, Building 1600: Second floor demolition complete, steel stud installation began Feb. 3. Child Development Center: Approved land disturbance permit package. Finalizing groundbreaking ceremony preparations for Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Chapel addition and renovation: Slab for new addition in progress. Interior demolition... MORE