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Eleven C-17s evacuate from CAFB Sept. 4
September 4, 2008 — Eleven C-17 Globemaster III aircraft evacuated from Charleston AFB Sept. 4 due to the possibility of inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Hanna. The evacuation of the C-17s began midmorning and continued until about 2:15 p.m. Six of the aircraft relocated to Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, while the remaining five were repositioned at Whiteman... MORE

An Airman from the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron taxis the last remaining C-17 to the runway for it's evacuation on the base flightline Sept. 4. The base evacuated aircraft in preparation for possible hurricane conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

Charleston prepares for Hanna
September 4, 2008 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Kyle Simpson straps down luggage for the aircrew who are leaving on a C-17 that evacuated Charleston AFB Sept. 4. In preparation for possible hurricane conditions, the base evacuated aircraft, flight crews and maintenance technicians to Whiteman AFB, Mo., and Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Airman Simpson is a loadmaster with the 17th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Allison Castillo
September 4, 2008 — Senior Airman Allison Castillo is a member of the 437th Medical Group and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than three years. She recently returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia where she served as a force protection escort for the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron. As a force protection escort, her duties included... MORE

Senior Airman Allison Castillo (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

Annual CFC drive kicks off
September 4, 2008 — The base's annual Combined Federal Campaign, which will run until Nov. 12, kicked off Sept. 3 with a senior leadership breakfast at the Charleston Club. More than 60 Airmen from across the wing attended the breakfast to support the campaign with many of them filling out a pledge card before leaving the event. The guest speaker for the kickoff was... MORE

Col. John "Red" Millander speaks at the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign kickoff breakfast at the Charleston Club Sept. 3. The CFC will run until Nov. 12 and the base has a goal of 100 percent personal contact with Airmen, civilians and contractors. Colonel Millander is the commander of the 437th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

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)