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Team Charleston helps Airman in need with Operation Eagle’s Nest
January 28, 2009 — After more than nine months in the hospital, one of Charleston AFB's own loadmasters will be welcomed home with a gift from the heart and hands of Team Charleston members upon his discharge from the hospital. In April 2008, Master Sgt. Don Eagle, assigned to the 17th Airlift Squadron, was struck by another motorist while riding his motorcycle home... MORE

Master Sgt. Lisa Peele serves chicken to Tech. Sgt. Tony Rice during the Top 3 barbeque lunch fundraiser at the base picnic grounds Jan. 23. The Top 3 raised $3,729 for the Master Sgt. Don Eagle Fund to help with the cost of remodeling his home to make it handicap accessible. Sergeant Peele is with the 437th Airlift Wing Inspector General Office and Sergeant Rice is with the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

Can each team meet the 100K challenge?
January 28, 2009 — The following is partial listing of the current standing and scores of teams in the 100 Days of Push-ups and Sit-ups Commander's Fitness Challenge. Scores are current as of Jan. 26. 1. Team 18 - 45,490 (437th Security Forces Squadron) 2. Team 16 - 20,458 (437th Maintenance Operations Squadron) 3. Team 17 - 14,962 (437 MOS) 4. Team 19 - 13,354... MORE

Spouses reminded of unemployment compensation law
January 28, 2009 — South Carolina Employment Security Commission officials advise military spouses to be aware of current law regarding South Carolina Unemployment Insurance Compensation for military spouses passed in June 2007. "This is important for military members and their spouses because frequent moves required of military families add unique financial... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman James Hubby
January 27, 2009 — Senior Airman James Hubby is a member of the 437th Comptroller Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for about two years. He is currently deployed to Southwest Asia as a financial analyst in support of Army special operations with the 4th and 10th Special Forces Groups out of Fort Campbell, Tenn. and Fort Carson, Colo. Airman Hubby's... MORE

Fitness Center Update
January 27, 2009 — The Charleston AFB Fitness and Sports Center is on track to be completed in late spring of this year. The facility was originally constructed in 1959 and has undergone various additions and renovations throughout the years. "As with any renovation, dealing with differing site conditions and 'as-built' blueprints has been challenging," said William... MORE

Get ready: UCI is coming
January 27, 2009 — For units around Charleston AFB, the new year has started off as a busy one. Beginning May 13, the base will go through a week-long unit compliance inspection. This type of inspection is conducted to assess areas mandated by law as well as mission areas identified by Air Force and major command leadership as critical or important to assess and... MORE

AFPC Spread the Word teams to brief
January 27, 2009 — An Air Force Personnel Center Spread the Word briefing team will arrive at Charleston AFB Feb. 2 and will be holding briefings at 8:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the base theater. "One of the Air Force's top priorities is to develop and care for our Air Force people, and we want to hear from you about what works and what we can improve," said Maj. Gen... MORE

Base announces February promotions
January 27, 2009 — Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on being promoted in February: To Airman: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Paul Gonzales Jr., Calli Marshall, Christopher Mitchell and Michael Stroud 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Heather McLain and Mikel Shrum 437th Maintenance Squadron: Zachary Gill, Michael Hogue and... MORE

News briefs
January 27, 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 Civil Engineer Squadron will be hosting a retirement for Tech. Sgt. Janita Brown Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. in... MORE

Airmen in training learn maintaining
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Tech. Sgt. Cameron Leslie explains to Airman Basic Benjamin Oehlke aircraft departure procedures during training on Charleston AFB Jan. 21. For fiscal year 2008, five instructors from the training detachment taught a total of 5,678 hours, graduating 52 new C-17 crew chiefs. Sergeant Leslie is an instructor and Airman Oehlke is in training at the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)