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Charleston AFB Eagles defeat Hannahan Rockets
January 28, 2009 — MORE

Robert Meuller, left, and Nicholas Tolbert, right, tip-off at the start of the youth basketball game at the Youth Programs gym on Charleston AFB Jan. 27. Charleston AFB 1 Eagles defeated the Hannah Rockets 23-15. Robert, Hannahan Rockets, is the son of Matthew and Bridget Mueller. Nicholas, Charleston AFB 1 Eagles, is the son of Nicole Tolbert from the Naval Weapons Station, Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)

EOD stays prepared for dangerous materials
January 28, 2009 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Bryan Worley places batteries in the helmet for the bomb suit Jan. 26 on Charleston AFB. Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen routinely train so they can be proficient during disposal of explosive devices. Sergeant Worley is an EOD technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Blood by the pint
January 28, 2009 — MORE

Tomeka Franklin inserts the needle into the arm of Staff Sgt. Ray Green during an American Red Cross blood drive held in the Home Station Check hangar Jan. 23. Thirty-four Team Charleston members participated in the blood drive to donate a total of thirty-eight pints of red cell blood and whole blood. Mrs. Franklin is a certified medical assistant with the ARC and Sergeant Green is assigned to the 437th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)

AFPC Spread the Word teams to brief
January 28, 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

Free tax preparation and e-filing now available on base
January 28, 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

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