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Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Edwin Amos
October 15, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Edwin Amos is a member of the 15th Airlift Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than five years. He is currently deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia as a C-17 loadmaster. "As a C-17 crew member, I help move the large amount of cargo through the area of responsibility," he said... MORE

Commander’s Action Line
October 15, 2008 — Comment: What is the base policy on towing vehicles on base? Recently, I was trying to get my second vehicle on base to the Auto Hobby Shop to have a new transmission installed. When I arrived at the gate I was told that a tow strap wasn't authorized to tow a vehicle on base. I had to then pay $50 dollars to get a flat-bed wrecker to tow my car... MORE

CAFB civilian helps set up first Airman Readiness Center in AOR
October 15, 2008 — Deploying can be difficult on service members for a number of reasons. They may experience personal, financial and professional strains within the U. S. Central Command area of responsibility, which can detract from their operational readiness. One shop here shoulders the burden to ease that stress. Being the first and only one in the CENTCOM AOR,... MORE

Ms. Barbara Lang explains to Staff Sgt. Christopher Doyle, firefighter assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, how to use the Bright Score card to get a free credit report and score Sept. 22 at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. Ms. Lang and the other Airmen Readiness Center members work in the only Airmen Readiness Center in the entire area of responsibility. Ms. Lang is the director of Airmen Readiness Center and is assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

101 Critical Days finished; Airmen to remain vigilant with Fall Safety Campaign
October 15, 2008 — Although Air Mobility Command's 101 Critical Days of Summer ended successfully this year with no fatalities, mobility Airmen must remain on guard this fall season, officials said. "Though the command did fantastically during the 101 Critical Days campaign, we must not lessen our accident and personal injury prevention efforts," said Col. Donald... MORE

News briefs
October 15, 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. Zachary Edison Oct. 17 at 1... MORE

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)