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A FSS superintendent, Bronze Star recipient
December 16, 2008 — The 437th Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight superintendent was recently awarded the Bronze Star for his exceptional meritorious achievement while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Col. Frank Jones, 437th Mission Support Group commander, presented the medal to Senior Master Sgt. Randal Williams after he retuned to... MORE

The Inns of Charleston undergoes TLF renovations
December 16, 2008 — The Inns of Charleston lodging operation is in the process of a much-needed furnishings renovation to the 29 temporary lodging facility units on Charleston AFB. "It'll be a much-appreciated quality of life improvement for our many inbound and outbound families," said Capt. David Boyer, 437th Force Support Squadron Sustainment Flight chief. The inn... MORE

Charleston families come together for holiday festivities
December 15, 2008 — MORE

Gina Burdett paints Aaron Anderson's face at the holiday party on Charleston AFB Dec. 13. Youth Programs hosts the annual holiday party where base youths have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus along with various other activities. Aaron is the daughter of Doug and Sharon Defreitas who is assigned to the 437th Force Support Squadron. Ms. Burdett is with the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

CSU performs holiday concert for Team Charleston
December 15, 2008 — MORE

The Charleston Southern University Horton School of Music choir sings various selections of holiday music at the chapel on Charleston AFB Dec. 11. This is the second year the choir has performed on base during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Airmen volunteer to build houses, help local community
December 15, 2008 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Tyler Hurt and other volunteers from Charleston AFB raise framing to make a wall for a new home while volunteering for Habitat for Humanity through the Charleston AFB First Six Dec. 11. The First Six sponsors many programs and initiatives like Habitat for Humanity to promote volunteering in local communities. Airman Hurt is with the 437th Operations Support Squadron (U.S. Air force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Flu vaccinations now available to eligible beneficiaries
December 15, 2008 — It's time to start thinking seriously about flu season. As members of the Air Force, we fall into a unique category -- Airmen are required to maintain a high level of fitness and wellness to conduct our mission. A plane can't fly if the maintainers or aircrew are sick; a healthcare provider that is "on quarters" can't care for sick patients. Health... MORE

MFH announces refuse collection procedures
December 15, 2008 — Refuse collection in military family housing will be reduced to once a week beginning Jan. 1, 2009. Scheduled pickup days will be Monday for main base MFH and Friday for Hunley Park MFH. Residents are required to place refuse container at curbside by 7:30 a.m. on the appropriate day to ensure pickup. No garbage or bags outside the container will be... MORE

4 Airmen receive Articles 15
December 15, 2008 — Members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during October 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 that a military member... MORE

Team Charleston's newest addition
December 12, 2008 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Janet Therianos helps steer in Charleston's newest C-17 on the flightline Dec 11. The P-181 C-17 is the second of ten new aircraft Charleston Air Force base is slated to receive within the next year. General Therianos is the director of Intelligence for Air Mobility Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)

AF Band brings sounds of season to Charleston AFB
December 12, 2008 — MORE

Bobby Pierce and Staff Sgt. Dina Maldonado listen to the holiday caroling sounds of the Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble, Langley AFB, VA. at the wing headquarters building Dec. 10. The Air Combat Command band performed for Airmen, family members, civilian employees and retirees around the base by blending traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and England with a contemporary musical style creating a stunning musical tapestry. Sergeant Maldonado is assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing and Mr. Pierce is a member of the 437th Operation Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David Watson)