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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)

Junior enlisted invited to Oktoberfest
October 7, 2008 — Airmen and junior NCOs are once again being thanked by the Team Charleston Top 3 association during this year's Oktoberfest at the dormitory complex Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Top 3 will provide food, drinks and entertainment for junior-enlisted members during the annual event. "This is just a small token of appreciation for the hard work... MORE

437 OSS gets involved, gives back to local community
October 6, 2008 — Airmen from the 437th Operations Support Squadron welcomed members from the Ashley Park Retirement Community on base Oct. 3. The 437 OSS has taken trips quarterly to the Ashley Park Retirement Community in Charleston, S.C., to interact with the residents as a form of community involvement. However, this is the first time the residents have actually... MORE

Master Sgt. Tammy Thompson takes a shot at beanbag baseball in the Charleston Club Oct. 3. The 437th Operations Support Squadron meets quarterly with members from the Ashley Park Retirement Community for lunch and a game of beanbag baseball. Sergeant Thompson is with the 437 OSS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

Warrior of the Week: Capt. Matthew Tinker
October 2, 2008 — Capt. Matthew Tinker is a member of the 17th Airlift Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than two years. He is currently deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron where he flies missions in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. At home station, Captain Tinker is the 437th Airlift Wing Plans and Programs... MORE

Authorized members only
October 1, 2008 — MORE

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 — MORE

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)