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CAFB families shine in Talent Contest
October 15, 2008 — MORE

Christopher Montrose plays ?Dead or Alive? and ?Stairway to Heaven? on the guitar during the Charleston AFB Family and Teen Talent Contest at the base theater Oct. 9. Christopher won the 6-8-year-old solo act category. Christopher is the son of Tech. Sgt. Mark Montrose from the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

President meets with Airmen, families during visit to S.C.
October 10, 2008 — President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush took time to visit with Charleston AFB Airmen and their families during a trip to South Carolina Oct. 10. "Team Charleston is humbled and thankful for the opportunity to once again host our commander in chief," said Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "We are the busiest flying... MORE

President George Bush winks at the crowd on the Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., flightline Oct. 10. President Bush met with more than 250 Team Charleston members en route to an event at Kiawah Island, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

437 SFS Ravens practice security tactics
October 8, 2008 — MORE

Staff Sgts. Brien Oxford, blue, and Jeremy Graves, red, practice Krav Maga techniques on Charleston AFB Oct. 8. Security Forces Ravens fly with aircraft to maintain security when the aircraft are going to be landing in areas where the security level is unknown or additional security is needed. Sergeants Oxford and Graves are Ravens with the 437th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

ORC, Wrenwoods host fishing derby, campout
October 8, 2008 — The 437th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center and Wrenwoods Golf Course recently hosted two events designed to bring families together and provide some outdoor fun for Team Charleston members. The Charleston AFB Fishing Derby and Camp Little Links were held Oct. 3 and 4 here and more than 100 people participated in the two events. The... MORE

Lt. Col. James Petrick and his sons, Nicolas and Hunter, assemble a tent at the Wrenwoods Golf Course in preparation for a night under the stars on Charleston AFB Oct. 3. More than 15 Team Charleston family members participated in the 437th Force Support Squadron Camp Little Links. Colonel Petrick is the 437th Logistics Readiness commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

Base youths learn about Fire Prevention Week
October 8, 2008 — MORE

Austin Abel learns how to operate the water hose from a fire truck at Youth Programs on Charleston AFB Oct 7. Firefighers came to Youth Programs to teach children about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. Austin is the son of Victoria and Staff Sgt. Kurt Abel from the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Retiree appreciation day provides valuable information
October 8, 2008 — More than 250 retirees from the local area attended the Charleston AFB and Naval Weapons Station Charleston Military Retiree and Spouse Appreciation Day Oct. 4 at the Charleston Club. The military retirees and their family members received up-to-date information from keynote speaker, Steve Williams, health administration chief at the Ralph H... MORE

Retired Col. Jerry Musselman gives opening remarks before the beginning of the Charleston AFB and Naval Weapons Station Charleston Military Retiree and Spouse Appreciation Day Oct. 4 at the Charleston Club. More than 250 retirees and family members from the local area attended event. Mr. Musselman is the Dorchester Interfaith Outreach Ministries board chairman (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

Flared up
October 8, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jerry Hairr removes expired C-17 flares from a MJU-34/A flare magazine on Charleston AFB Oct. 6. The flares? shelf life is 12 months, sothey are removed annually and shipped to Crane Army Ammunitions Center in Indiana for disposal. Sergeant Hairr is a munitions systems craftsman assigned to 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Honor Guard Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Daniel Arrez-Ramirez
October 8, 2008 — Name: Staff Sgt. Daniel Arrez-Ramirez Hometown: Chicago Squadron and job title: 437th Aerial Port Squadron information controller Time in the Air Force: almost five years Time in the Honor Guard: three years What inspired you to join the Honor Guard? I always wanted to be a part of the people who honor our fallen military members. What is your... MORE

Chief Belcer to leave CAFB to take on 19th AF command chief position
October 8, 2008 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen Gray hugs Command Chief Master Sgt. Bernice Belcer at her going away luncheon at Charleston AFB Oct. 6. Chief Belcer is leaving Charleston AFB to become the 19th Air Force command chief at Randolph AFB,Texas. Chief Gray is the 437th Medical Group superintendent and Chief Belcer is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Charleston Airmen participate in Commander's Fitness Challenge
October 8, 2008 — MORE

Cody Shields competes in the push-up portion of the Commander's Fitness Challenge Oct. 3 behind the Charleston AFB fitness center. Shields is with the 14th Airlift Squadron and completed 97 push-ups for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)