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Team Charleston welcomes home 'Pelicans'
September 3, 2008 — More than 125 Airmen from the 14th Airlift Squadron returned home Sept. 3 after completing more than a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia as part of Operation's Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The 14 AS Pelicans deployed as the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia from May 2008. While deployed,... MORE

Col. John "Red" Millander greets Lt. Col. Norman "Buddy" Czubaj as the 14th Airlift Squadron makes their way off the plane after arriving to the Charleston AFB flightline Sept. 3. The 14 AS returned after a four-month deployment to Southwest Asia. Colonel Millander is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Colonel Czubaj is the 14 AS commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

Green is good
September 3, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Putzke checks a C-17 emergency light as part of his pre-flight inspection on the flightline Sept. 3. Pre-flight inspections are one of the most important procedures to help prevent aircraft malfunctions after takeoff. Sergeant Putzke is with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

CAFB firefighters win event, come close to breaking record
September 3, 2008 — Charleston Airmen participated in the All-American Fire Muster and Fire Engine Exposition in North Charleston, S.C., recently. The 11-man team from Charleston AFB competed against several other teams in the statewide competition that was held to showcase the teamwork, responsibility and talent of South Carolina firefighters in a "friendly"... MORE

News briefs
September 3, 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 Change of command: The 437th Medical Group will host a change of command ceremony Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. in the Charleston Club... MORE

Charleston AFB goes to HURCON 4
September 2, 2008 — Charleston AFB was put on Hurricane Condition 4 at 10:40 a.m. by the 437th Airlift Wing commander here due to conditions caused by Tropical Storm Hanna. Hurricane Condition Four is declared when the forecast calls for the arrival of a tropical storm with 50-knot (58 mph) sustained winds or greater within 72 hours. Base Airmen and residents should... MORE

Tops in Blue rocks Charleston
September 2, 2008 — MORE

Senior Airman Nicholas Amari places a cowboy hat on Elicia Ferguson, 3, during a live performance by Tops in Blue at the Charleston Performing Arts Center Aug. 30. More than 2,400 people attended the Tops in Blue performance Saturday night. Elicia is the daughter of Staff Sgt. Maurice Ferguson, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

61 Airmen receive new stripes in September
September 2, 2008 — Team Charleston salutes the following Airmen being promoted in September: To Airman: 437th Civil Enigineer Squadron: Ryan Mathesius To Airman 1st Class: 15th Airlift Squadron: Jeffery Walker To Senior Airman: 14th Airlift Squadron: Daniel Kaminske 15 AS: Alissa Kantnik and Alfonso Rogers 16th Airlift Squadron: Justin Bateman and Ross Ledonne 437th... MORE

Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force
September 2, 2008 — Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling AFB, D.C., to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the entire Air Force," Acting Secretary of the Air Force... MORE

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz discuss conference items Aug. 27, during a strategic summit at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)

New leaders graduate from ALS
September 2, 2008 — Twenty-eight Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Class 08-F during a ceremony Aug. 21 at the Charleston Club. Senior Airman Dale Perchert, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, was presented the John L. Levitow Award at the graduation ceremony as the top-performing student during the course. The distinguished graduates were Staff Sgt. Michael... MORE

Combat ready
August 28, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jeff Mercer and Senior Airman Zina Wright guard a defensive fighting position during Expeditionary Combat Skills Training on Charleston AFB Aug. 26. ECST is required for Airmen who are deploying to hostile areas where combat knowledge and skills are required. Sergeant Mercer and Airman Wright are with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)