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Charleston leads AMC in conserving energy
February 25, 2009 — According to recent reports from Air Mobility Command officials, Charleston AFB is currently leading the way for reduction in energy consumption in AMC . Mandated by federal Executive Order 13423, Air Force and all federal agencies are required to reduce energy consumption annually by 3 percent for electric and 2 percent for water based off a 2003... MORE

Rob Smith levels the supply and return lines for part of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system Feb. 18 on Charleston AFB. There are currently four HVAC installation projects taking place at different facilities where outdated, inefficient heating and cooling equipment is being replaced with new, energy-efficient equipment and controls to help the base conserve energy. Mr. Smith is a plumber working for Cullum Mechanical. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Army Wives film at base commissary
February 25, 2009 — MORE

Tim Risch loads a new lens onto the camera to begin filming an upcoming episode of the Lifetime television show "Army Wives" at the base commissary Feb 23. In order to get a more authentic look the Department of Defense and base leadership has authorized filming at various locations. This is the second season the show has filmed here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Free tax preparation and e-filing now available on base
February 23, 2009 — Tax season is ahead and active-duty Airmen, retirees and their family members can take advantage of free tax preparation and e-filing here on Charleston AFB. To take advantage of this service, active-duty members and their family members should contact their unit tax representative listed below. If a unit is not listed, follow the same procedures... MORE

AAHC Lunch
February 20, 2009 — MORE

FSS Grills LRS 72-25
February 19, 2009 — MORE

Clinton Coleman and Donald Speller reach for the ball at the beginning of the intramural basketball game at the Fitness and Sports Center here Feb. 18. FSS dominated LRS 2 72-25. Coleman is with the 437th Force Support Squadron and Speller is with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Second, third claimed — who can do most?
February 19, 2009 — Second place for the Commander's Fitness Challenge was claimed by the 437th Communications Squadron on Day 23, Feb. 11, and third was taken by the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron on Day 24, Feb. 12, here. Team 18, 437th Security Forces Squadron, was the first team to complete 100,000 repetitions for the Commander's Fitness Challenge here on day 11,... MORE

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
February 18, 2009 — MORE

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)