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Warrior of the Week: Capt. Matthew Tinker
October 2, 2008
Capt. Matt Tinker
Authorized members only
October 1, 2008
Airman Jeremy Landers verifies an ID at the front gate to ensure only authorized members gain access, on Charleston AFB Oct. 1. Verifying identification at the base entrances is essential to ensure no unwanted individuals or possible terrorists gain entrance for any reason. Airman Landers is a Patroller with the 437th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)
CAFB celebrates Air Force's 61st birthday at ball
October 1, 2008
Lt. Gen. Vern "Rusty" Findley, center, speaks with Col. John "Red" Millander and his wife Deb before the annual Air Force Ball held at the North Charleston Convention Center Sept. 27. More than 850 Team Charleston members came together to celebrate the Air Force's 61st birthday. General Findley is the Air Mobility Command vice commander and Colonel Millander is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)
Chief serves lunch to Airmen
October 1, 2008
Chief Master Sgt. Bernise Belcer serves food to Charleston's Airmen during lunch at the Gaylor Dining Facility Sept. 29. Chief Belcer recalled serving food to Airmen at one of her past bases and feels it is important to interact and give back to Airmen as much as possible. Chief Belcer is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief master sergeant (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)
Charleston becomes first AFB to ship HMEEs
October 1, 2008
An Airman from the Memphis Air National Guard guides an HMEE into the back of a C-5 on the Charleston AFB flightline Sept. 29. Charleston AFB is the first Air Force base to help in aiding in transporting the vehicles to forward deployed Soldiers and contractors in hostile environments. The HMEE is a newly developed military construction vehicle capable of a wide range of mobility affording more protection for the operator than conventional excavators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)
Port Dawgs fetch winning score
October 1, 2008
Megan Johnson serves during the first game against the Communications squadron at the base fitness center Sept. 30. Johnson is with the Aerial Port Squadron team. APS defeated COM 25-17 in two out of three games. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?
October 1, 2008
"Sesame Street" characters perform during "The Sesame Street Experience" at the base theater Sept. 25. The initiative of this United Service Organizations program is to provide support and offer resources for military families with young children experiencing the effects of deployment, multiple deployments or when a parent returns home changed due to a combat-related injury. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)
HMEEs ship from Charleston AFB
October 1, 2008
Newly manufactured military High-mobility engineering excavators await the arrival of a C-5 on the Charleston AFB flightline Sept. 29. The HMEEs will be transported to forward deployed locations to assist Soldiers and contractors in hostile environments. The HMEE is a newly developed military construction vehicle capable of a wide range of mobility affording more protection for the operator than conventional excavators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)
Motorcycle safety: riding during fall season
September 30, 2008
Base announces October promotions
September 30, 2008