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Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Edgard Bonillas
June 25, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Edgard Bonillas is a member of the 437th Contracting Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for almost three years. He recently returned from a six-month deployment to Bagram AB, Afghanistan, where he served with the Joint Contracting Command as a contingency contract officer. "My job was to award all construction contracts... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Bonillas

18th Air Force welcomes new commander
June 25, 2008 — Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott III formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Maj. Gen. James Hawkins in a change-of-command ceremony June 24 at the Scott Club. "I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to serve and lead the men and women of 18th Air Force," said General Scott. "Air mobility plays a critical role in everything our nation... MORE

Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander (left), and Maj. Gen. James Hawkins, former 18th Air Force commander (right), congratulate Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott III for being named the new 18 AF commander during the change of command ceremony at the Scott Club June 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Lovelady)

New program to help Airmen, families cope
June 24, 2008 — Senior leadership came together June 23 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here to learn about a new Office of the Secretary of Defense initiative to help Airmen and their families cope with issues surrounding deployments and how it affects the family. The Military and Family Life Consultant Program, which started at overseas bases in 2004,... MORE

Spouses encouraged to fill out CA survey
June 24, 2008 — The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2008 Community Assessment Survey for service members and spouses which ends here June 30. This survey is the best way for community members to make their opinions and needs known. The results of the survey will be used by base leadership and the Air Force to target resources where they... MORE

62 Airmen receive new stripes in July
June 24, 2008 — Team Charleston salutes the following Airmen being promoted in July: To Airman: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Luke Shilling 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Katrina Campora To Airman 1st Class: 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Samantha Jean 437 AMXS: Daniel Walker 437th Civil Engineer Squadron: Juan Ayon-Loza, Nicole Hunt and Samuel Siewart... MORE

27 Airmen graduate from ALS
June 24, 2008 — Twenty-seven Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Class 08-E during a ceremony June 19 at the Charleston Club. Senior Airman Patrick Nethery, 123rd Maintenance Squadron, Kentucky Air National Guard, was presented the John L. Levitow Award as the top student during the graduation ceremony. The distinguished graduates were Senior Airmen... MORE

SFS outruns CS 16-1
June 19, 2008 — MORE

Gary Reash hits a ball into left field after being pitched by Casey Cousins during a softball game on base June 17. The 437th Security Forces Squadron beat the 437th Communications Squadron 16-1. Reash plays for SFS and Cousins pitches for CS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Matthew Irick
June 18, 2008 — Airman 1st Class Matthew Irick is a member of the 437th Services Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for almost two years. He recently returned from a four-month deployment to Southwest Asia where he was a part of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. While deployed, his duties included escorting third country nationals... MORE

Airman 1st Class Matthew Irick (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

That's cool
June 18, 2008 — MORE

Senior Airman Nevada Grassie works on an air conditioning unit at the base chapel June 13. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning Airmen are responsible for servicing AC units for more than 265 buildings on base to ensure the comfort of Team Charleston members. Airman Grassie is assigned to the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron as a HVAC specialist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

JUNEX readies base for ORI
June 18, 2008 — Members of the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings will be participating in a week- long exercise June 20-27 in preparation for the upcoming operational readiness inspection in August. During the June exercise, Airmen will continue practicing their ability to survive and operate skills and how they will put their job knowledge to use in a wartime... MORE