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Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Jordan Gunn
November 5, 2008 — Senior Airman Jordan Gunn is a member of the 437th Contracting Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than three years. He is currently deployed to Southwest Asia as a member of the 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron as a contracting officer. Airman Gunn's responsibilities include negotiating, awarding, managing,... MORE

News briefs
November 3, 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 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Michael O'Hara Nov... MORE

Chief of staff reenlists crew chief over Southwest Asia
November 3, 2008 — The Air Force chief of staff reenlisted a C-17 flight crewmember 32,000 feet above the U.S. Central Command area of operations Oct. 23. Gen. Norton Schwartz signed up Senior Airman Tyrell Haney, a 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, for another tour of duty -- his second -- in a ceremony aboard the Charleston AFB, S.C.-based C-17 during... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz reenlists Senior Airman Tyrell Haney Oct. 23 in a ceremony aboard a C-17 Globemaster III cruising above the U.S. Central Command area of operations. Airman Haney is a 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Sean E. Cobb)

16 Charleston Airmen receive Articles 15
November 3, 2008 — Several members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice recently. 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 a military member... MORE

Airmen in Action: 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron
October 29, 2008 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Joan Gomez stocks items in the aircraft parts store on base Oct. 29. Airmen on base organize and maintain more than 29,000 aircraft and vehicle line items worth more than a total of $140 million. Airman Gomez is an aircraft parts store clerk with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

Team Charleston comes together on Wingman Day
October 29, 2008 — MORE

Members of the 437th Airlift Wing staff discuss the meaning of teamwork quotes during a Wingman Day activity on base Oct. 27. Squadrons and units on base participated in various Wingman Day events to bring members together and provide information to create a culture of responsible choices. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Carey Grant
October 29, 2008 — Airman 1st Class Carey Grant is a member of the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than 10 months. He is currently deployed to Southwest Asia in the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron as an electrical systems apprentice. He also holds the same position at home station where his responsibilities... MORE

Military Families participate in fall festivities
October 29, 2008 — MORE

Tyler Power plays a game during the fall festival on base Oct. 24. The base Youth Programs sponsored the fall festival with games, prizes and a costume contest for military families. Tyler is the son of Staff Sgt. Steven Power who is with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

CINC IE Winnings
October 29, 2008 — MORE

Col. John "Red” Millander accepts a check from Gen. Arthur Lichte during the Air Mobility Command Phoenix Rally Oct. 24 at Scott AFB, Ill. The $50,000 check was presented for Team Charleston placing second in the AMC 2009 Command in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Colonel Millander is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and General Lichte is the AMC commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche)

AMXS named champions of intramural volleyball
October 29, 2008 — MORE

Dennis Wells blocks the hit from the APS team during the volleyball championship match on base Oct. 23. The AMXS team defeated APS 24-26, 25-16 and 15-10 to win the championship. Wells is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)