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Outdoor Recreation Center offers lifeguard classes
July 30, 2008 — MORE

Allison Clayton watches as Stephen Still and Jordan Aarant practice compact jumps into the base pool July 26. The American Red Cross sponsored lifeguard training on base and offered it through the Outdoor Recreation Center. Mrs. Clayton is a lifeguard at the base swimming pool and Stephen, 15, is the son of retired Col. Bernie Still and Jordan, 15, is the son of Kim Muir. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

Gate construction to be completed soon, improve traffic flow
July 30, 2008 — A construction project is currently underway at the Dorchester Gate on Charleston AFB and is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 24. The project, which was awarded Sept. 27, 2007, was created in an effort to make the traffic flow quicker and smoother while entering or exiting through the front gate. "What we're doing is improving the original design... MORE

Donald Marchant prepares an area for paving by the Dorchester Gate July 30. The construction project to help improve the traffic flow around the gate is estimated to be completed Aug. 24. Mr. Marchant is a contracted foreman with an off-base agency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

We are Team Charleston - We are ready!
July 30, 2008 — MORE

Master Sgt. Earl Wellman inspects the contents of his mobility bag one last time on base July 30 before the operational readiness inspection. Airmen across the base have been participating in weekly exercises to prepare for the ORI which begins Aug. 3. Sergeant Wellman is a production superintendent for the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

Team Charleston welcomes AMC IG Inspectors
July 30, 2008 — Team Charleston will welcome the Air Mobility Command Inspector General's office as they arrive to begin their inspection of Charleston AFB in an operational readiness inspection starting Sunday. The base will be looked at on its effectiveness in performing a wartime, contingency, force sustainment and operational mission. "During the ORI, the wing... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Spencer Keeley
July 30, 2008 — Airman 1st Class Spencer Keeley is a member of the 14th Airlift Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for six months. She is currently on a deployment to Southwest Asia where she serves as a C-17 loadmaster with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. As a C-17 loadmaster, her duties include preparing the jet, supervising the uploads... MORE

Airman 1st Class Spencer Keeley (Courtesy photo)

Fill 'er up
July 30, 2008 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Adrian Bozeman adds oil to a self-generating nitrogen servicing cart during a yearly inspection July 30. The 437th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight?s inventory includes more than 490 pieces of equipment that support Charleston AFB flightline operations. Airman Bozeman is an AGE apprentice with the 437 MXS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)

13 Airmen receive honors during quarterly awards ceremony
July 30, 2008 — Thirteen Team Charleston Airmen were recognized as the best of best during the second quarter awards ceremony held here July 30. The following is a complete list of the base-level award recipients: Senior Company Grade Officer: Capt. Nevah Jones, 437th Maintenance Group Senior Company Grade Officer Warrior: Capt. David Boyer, 437th Mission Support... MORE

News briefs
July 30, 2008 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Communications Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Kevin Broughton Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. John Kingsley at 963-8333. Around the base ORI Pep rally: Join the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Col. John "Red" Millander and the 805th Air... MORE

64 Airmen receive new stripes in August
July 29, 2008 — Team Charleston salutes the following Airmen being promoted in August: To Airman: 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Keosha Spruill and Martis Robinson To Airman 1st Class: 437th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Mason Myers and Natasha Roady 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Benjamin Laravie 437th Communications Squadron: Leanne Rodarte 437 LRS:... MORE

15 Airmen graduate from NCO Academy
July 28, 2008 — Fifteen Charleston Airmen graduated from the first NCO Academy class held at Tyndall AFB, Fla., July 10. Recently, the NCO Academy transferred from Robins AFB, Ga., to its current location in Florida. Tech. Sgt. Angel Alvarado Rivera from the 437th Communications Squadron earned the Academic Achievement Award and was also recognized as a... MORE