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15th Airlift Squadron readies for deployment
August 27, 2008 — More than 130 Airmen from Charleston AFB's 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Operations Support Squadron and 437th Maintenance Group deployed from here Aug. 27 to a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia as part of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. For this deployment, the squadron is deploying to a single base where they will fly and manage... MORE

Capt. James Salazar hugs his daughter Elizabeth, 20-month-old, one last time prior to the 15th Airlift Squadron departure for their deployment at the base terminal here Aug. 27. Their deployment marks the seventh time an entire Charleston C-17 squadron will deploy for an operation. Captain Tarkowski is with the 15th Airlift Squadron and his daughter Elizabeth is 20 months old. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

CAFB hosts 5th Annual Triathlon
August 27, 2008 — MORE

Triathlon contestants swim the 450 meters portion of the triathlon Aug. 23 on Charleston AFB. Other events during the triathlon were a 14,500 meter bicycling portion and a 5,000 meter run. The fitness center held the fifth annual triathlon to test people's fitness and allow a healthy extracurricular activity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Steven Hall
August 27, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Steven Hall is a member of the 437th Medical Group and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than a year. He recently returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia where he served as a force protection escort for the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron. As a force protection escort, his duties included providing security... MORE

Staff Sgt. Steven Hall (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

AF brings relief supplies to Georgia
August 27, 2008 — Various bases throughout Air Mobility Command and the Air Force have been delivering needed supplies since Aug. 13 to individuals displaced by recent fighting in the Republic of Georgia. Since the start of the Russia-Republic of Georgia conflict on Aug. 8, Air Force mobility Airmen have delivered more than 428 tons of needed supplies to people... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jess Knutson tightens cargo straps on a pallet at the Joint Mobility Processing Center, Ramstein AB, Germany, Aug. 24. More than 428 tons of relief supplies have been shipped to the Republic of Georgia since Aug. 13. Sergeant Knutson is an air transportation craftsman with the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)

News briefs
August 26, 2008 — 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. For more information, contact Capt. Carmal Terrell at 963-6731.Retirement: The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Kenneth Mayo Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. in Building 610. For... MORE

Armed Forces Voters Week: Register to vote now
August 26, 2008 — This year's Armed Forces Voters Week has been designated Aug. 31 to Sept. 7 to remind Airmen and family members that time is running out to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election. The week was established to highlight that all citizens voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act who have not registered to vote or... MORE

Get AF Ball tickets now
August 25, 2008 — MORE

Lt. Col. Susan Ferrera hits her approach shot to the 18th hole during the Air Force Ball golf tournament at Miller Golf Club in Summerville, S.C., Aug. 22. The tournament was held to raise money for the annual ball to be held Sept. 6. Tickets are still available at the 437th Airlift Wing Protocol Office for $35 a person. For more information call protocol at 963-8002. Colonel Ferrera is the 437th Mission Support Group deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Sean Houlihan)

AAFES gas stations extend discount to MILITARY STAR card holders
August 25, 2008 — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas station at Charleston AFB is taking Airmen and their families farther now that the pumps have been programmed to reflect a discount of 3 cents a gallon for drivers who pay with a MILITARY STAR card. "Any time a customer uses a bank-issued debit or credit card, the retailer pays a portion of the... MORE

Georgia humanitarian relief
August 21, 2008 — MORE

A 60K-loader extends two stories upward to load five 10,000-pound pallets of meals ready eat onto a 747 United Postal Service plane on the Charleston AFB flightline Aug. 19. Approximately 400 tons of food and tents will be airlifted from Charleston AFB to Republic of Georgia refugees as part of the United States humanitarian aid. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

437 AW celebrates "Excellent" rating from ORI
August 20, 2008 — MORE

Col. Joseph Mancy surfaces after getting dunked by guests at the operational readiness inspection celebration picnic Aug. 15 at the Charleston Club. The Air Mobility Command Inspector General?s Office recognized more than 32 Airmen and Department of Defense civilians for their efforts during the ORI and more than 15 special teams for outstanding performance during the inspection. Colonel Mancy is the 437th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)