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Ready and waiting
November 12, 2008 — MORE

Charleston AFB is scheduled to receive a new C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 18. It will be the first aircraft delivered to Charleston AFB since 2003 and will the number of C-17s assigned here to 51. (Courtesy photo)

Preventive maintenance
November 12, 2008 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Kyle Coverdale lubricates safety pins on a B-7 maintenance stand Nov. 12 at the aerospace ground equipment shop on Charleston AFB. AGE Airmen routinely perform preventive maintenance inspections on flightline equipment to make sure they are operable and safe. Airman Coverdale is with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Timothy Young
November 12, 2008 — Name: Senior Airman Timothy Young Hometown: Dallas Squadron and job title: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief Time in the Air Force: three years and two months Time in the honor guard: two years and three months What inspired you to join the honor guard? What inspired me was the chance to pay the ultimate respect for those whom served... MORE

Senior Airman Tomthy Young (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Commander challenges Airmen with 5K run
November 12, 2008 — MORE

Team Charleston members start the Commander's Fitness Challenge on Charleston AFB Nov. 7. More than 400 Airmen from various squadrons came out to participate in the monthly challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

News briefs
November 12, 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 Operations Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. John Becker at 2 p.m... MORE

CAFB Airmen achieve inspection record
November 10, 2008 — A group of Airmen on Charleston AFB completed 462 wheel and tire inspections during the month of October which broke the record for the base and the Air Force. The 437th Maintenance Squadron Wheel and Tire Shop achieved the record by coming together as a team and using the challenge of completing that many tires as a "morale booster," said Staff... MORE

Maj. Sara Huiss tightens down the last of the bolts and nuts on the 462nd wheel breaking the record of wheel and tire inspections completed in one here Oct. 31. The 437th Maintenance Squadron Wheel and Tire Shop completed 462 inspections during October, beating the base and Air Force record of most tires processed in one month. Major Huiss is the 437 MXS commander. (Courtesy photo)

Airmen participate in Veterans Day parade
November 10, 2008 — MORE

Airmen from Charleston AFB march in formation during the Veterans Day parade in downtown Charleston Nov.9. Retirees, active-duty members and former prisoners of war from all branches of the armed forces joined together to celebrate Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Chaplain training
November 10, 2008 — MORE

Members of the Charleston AFB Honor Guard exit a C-17 during a ceremony that was part of chaplain training here Nov. 6. More than 100 Army chaplains from the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School in Fort Jackson, S.C., attended the training to learn about ramp and flightline ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Save A Life Tour puts DUI dangers into perspective
November 10, 2008 — Charleston Airmen had the opportunity to experience driving drunk while being sober during the Save A Life Tour and drunk driving simulator presentation on base Nov. 7. "We show people how alcohol can affect reaction time, motor skills and tunnel vision, and how your brain decides to solve these problems from a sober perspective," said Brian... MORE

Airman 1st Class Kyle Moline drives a drunk driving simulator during the Save A Life Tour at the base theater Nov. 7. The Save A Life Tour also included a 12-minute video with graphic scenes to show the reality and severity of drunk driving consequences. Airman Moline is with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

AF Academy cadets learn about Charleston AFB
November 10, 2008 — MORE

Cadet 3rd Class Zackery Williams tries on aircrew chemical defense gear at Aircrew Flight Equipment on Charleston AFB Nov. 8. Cadets toured the base to learn more about the operational Air Force mission. Cadet Williams is a student at the Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)