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Medal of Honor recipient visits CAFB
January 3, 2009 — A Vietnam era Medal of Honor recipient talked with a group of Charleston AFB Airmen here Dec. 30. Retired Marine Maj. Gen. James Livingston met with members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 3 and spoke about the events leading up to his receiving the Medal of Honor in 1970 from President Richard Nixon. He also talked... MORE

Retired Marine Maj. Gen. James Livingston speaks with family members and members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 3 at Charleston AFB Dec. 30. General Livingston recounted the events during his second tour of duty in Vietnam leading up to him receiving the Medal of Honor in 1970. He also spoke about qualities of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)

CAFB readies for deployment
December 30, 2008 — More than 140 Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron and the 437th Operations Support Squadron deployed to Southwest Asia from Charleston AFB Dec. 29 as part of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. For this deployment, the entire squadron is deploying to a single base where they will fly and manage missions in and out of Iraq and Afghanistan. The... MORE

Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron and the 437th Operations Support Squadron make their way from the Charleston AFB's passenger terminal to the aircraft that will take them to Southwest Asia for a four-month deployment Dec. 29. The 16 AS will assume control of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron from the 15th Airlift Squadron based out of Charleston AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Ian Hoachlander)

President Bush calls 15 AS loadmaster
December 29, 2008 — Christmas presents come in all shapes and sizes, but one junior enlisted Airman here received a gift he never expected - a call from President George W. Bush. Senior Airman Dan Gutowski, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster and deployed from the 15th Airlift Squadron, Charleston AFB, found out about the surprise Dec. 23 and received the... MORE

Senior Airman Dan Gutowski, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, talks on the phone with President George W. Bush Christmas eve. Airman Gutowski was one of nine military members in the area of responsibility to receive the honor. (Courtesy photo)

Airmen Center Internet Cafe opens
December 23, 2008 — MORE

Master Sgt. Jeffrey Seder and his daughter, Anna, use the Internet on one of the new computers during the grand opening of the Dispersed Airmen?s Center on base Dec. 23. The Airmen Ministry Center/Internet Caf? was the first of four separate sections to open for the center. Sergeant Seder is a dorm manager assigned to the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron.

Airlift delivers for warfighters
December 23, 2008 — Massive cargo jets rumble onto austere landing strips at forward operating bases throughout Southwest Asia. Aircrews unload the life sustaining supplies efficiently that thousands of servicemembers rely on, and then take off as quickly as possible. This happens multiple times a day, every day, to keep the warfighters supplied with the items they... MORE

Airmen unload cargo from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 19 at an air base in Southwest Asia. The C-17 has been delivering cargo to and from different bases in the area of responsibility in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

Off we go
December 18, 2008 — MORE

Charleston AFB C-17's fly as part of a 13 aircraft formation training exercise here Dec. 18. The formation flight demonstrated the U.S. Air Force's strategic capability. The training mission included airdrops over North Auxiliary Airfield in Orangeburg, S.C., and aerial refueling training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)

Life-risking Airmen receive more than pat on back
December 17, 2008 — The AC-130U unexpectedly received enemy fire while providing close air support for a special operations unit on the ground. The gunship strategically moved through the air providing cover fire and continued on with it's mission. The crew continued on engaging the enemy until the ground forces were in the clear or the hostile threat was eliminated... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Master Sgt. Jose Piñeiro
December 17, 2008 — Master Sgt. Jose Piñeiro is a member of the 437th Medical Operations Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than two years. He is currently deployed to Afghanistan as the NCO in charge of a treatment facility. Sergeant Piñeiro's responsibility includes running a primary and urgent care clinic for U.S. and Coalition service... MORE

News briefs
December 17, 2008 — 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 Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Rodolfo Salcedo Dec. 19 at... MORE

Check it out
December 17, 2008 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Kenneth Hales checks out a wallyball to Senior Airman David Smith at the Fitness and Sports Center on base Dec. 16. More than 250 military members, civilians and family members use the amenities daily at the gym which is open seven days a week. Airman Hales is with the 437th Force Support Squadron and Airman Smith is with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)