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Airman helps keep C-17s in check
September 17, 2008 — MORE

Senior Airman Marlene Roque removes a tire from a C-17 Sept. 15 at the home station check hangar on Charleston AFB. Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Squadron keep the Charleston C-17s running to support the Global War on Terrorism. Airman Roque is a crew chief with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Jumpin for fitness
September 17, 2008 — MORE

Donaishia Jenkins does double dutch at the Youth Programs gym on Charleston AFB Sept. 12. The jump roping activity was part of Fit Factor, which is a program designed to help keep kids active. Donaishia is the 9-year-old daughter of Senior Airman Clarence Jenkins. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Charleston Airmen accept Verne Orr Award in D.C.
September 17, 2008 — Team Charleston members accepted the Verne Orr Award during the Air Force Association's 24th Annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15. "Our people are the best in working together to get the job done and that's exactly what the Verne Orr Award recognizes," said Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift... MORE

Master Sgt. Charles Washington, 2nd Lt. Justin Ellsworth and Lt. Col. Nelson Novo look at one of 184 inscribed memorial units that are part of the Pentagon Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15. Members of the 437th Airlift Wing went to D.C. to accept the Verne Orr Award and also received a tour of the Pentagon. Sergeant Washington is with the 437 AW Legal Office, Lieutenant Ellsworth is with the 437th Communications Squadron and Colonel Novo is the 437 AW director of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

Charleston Club membership drive provides incentives for new members
September 17, 2008 — Team Charleston members have the opportunity to join the base club and earn extra perks at the same time during the 120 days of members summer annual membership drive running through Oct. 15. The club held a membership drive event Sept. 15, an occasion styled after the MOJA festival, where club members enjoyed free food and entertainment based on... MORE

Velva Morton offers hush puppies to Senior Master Sgt. Brian Davis at a membership drive event at the Charleston Club Sept. 15. The club is promoting an ongoing membership drive which offers extra benefits to base members who become club members. Ms. Morton is a banquet server with the club and Sergeant Davis is the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Flight superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sam Hymas)

Airmen in Action
September 16, 2008 — MORE

Senior Airman Giles Blumer checks a motorist’s ID card before granting access to Charleston AFB Sept. 16. Security force augmentees from various squadrons help security force Airmen secure the base and protect its assets. Airman Blumer is assigned to the 437th Security Forces Squadron as a security forces augmentee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David Watson)

Team Charleston competes for annual AMC CINC Award
September 16, 2008 — Team Charleston will once again compete for the annual Air Mobility Command Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award as evaluators will be here Sept. 17 through 19. The AMC CINC IE team will conduct a one-and-a-half day visit here along with Fairchild AFB, Wash., and Travis AFB,, Calif. to identify the base that will represent the command... MORE

News briefs
September 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 1st Combat Camera Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Stephen Faulisi Sept. 19 at 2... MORE

AF financial services center working through the challenges
September 15, 2008 — Last fall, financial management implemented its largest change in its 60-plus year history with the establishment of Air Force Financial Services Center at Ellsworth AFB, S.D. Back shop military pay and travel processes for installations migrated to the AFFSC with the goal of saving manpower while streamlining processes. The growing pains resulting... MORE

AMXS captures DG at NCOA graduation
September 15, 2008 — Sixteen Charleston Airmen graduated from the NCO Academy held at Tyndall AFB, Fla., recently. Tech. Sgt. Robert Thaman III from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was recognized as a distinguished graduate during the ceremony. Graduates from the six-week course also included the following technical sergeants: 1st Combat Camera Squadron: Jason... MORE

437 MDG welcomes new commander
September 15, 2008 — The 437th Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here Sept. 12. Col. Consuella Pockett, former commander of the 60th Medical Operations Squadron, Travis AFB, Calif., replaced Col. Donnalee Sykes who will be the Director of Air Force Nursing Services at Bolling AFB, D.C. Colonel Pockett was born in Proctor Vt.,... MORE