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General officer panel discusses C-17 on 15th anniversary of delivery
June 18, 2008 — A group of seven general officers discussed with more than 300 Team Charleston members June 14 the importance of the C-17 Globemaster III since its delivery 15 years ago June 14, 1993, to Charleston AFB. The general officer panel was moderated by retired Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald Fogelman and panel members included Gen. Norton Schwartz, commander... MORE

Members from Team Charleston watch a video of retired Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik speaking about the C-17 at the club on Charleston AFB June 14. More than 300 team Charleston members attended the general officers panel for the C-17 15th anniversary of the C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

New consolidated mobility bus stop route to gain time
June 18, 2008 — During the May flyaway mobility exercise, many lessons were learned and adjustments have been made across the wing. One area identified for improvement was the mobility shuttle bus. Currently, there are 16 different stops and, during the May operational readiness inspection, it took too much time for some Airmen to reach the processing line. Delays... MORE

News briefs
June 18, 2008 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Ken Spinler June 20 at 10 a.m. in the Building 709 auditorium. For more information, contact Master Sgt. David Charls 963-4599. Retirement: The 437th Airlift Wing will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Mike Wooden June 20 at 3 p.m... MORE

Celebrate men’s health month: bulk up healthfully
June 17, 2008 — When it comes to weight, most sports-active men maintain their desired weight or struggle to lose a few pounds. Others, however, wish they could add a few pounds, such as football players, bodybuilders or men just wanting to gain weight by building their muscles. So how does one gain "lean weight?" Most guys focus too much on protein, sometimes... MORE

4 Airmen receive punishment under UCMJ
June 17, 2008 — Members of Charleston AFB received the following nonjudicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during May. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds a military member committed the... MORE

Be your own safe wingman
June 17, 2008 — Here we are at the beginning of the 101 Critical Days of Summer. The temperatures are already hitting the high 90s and everyone has to be really enjoying the humidity. The sun is out, school is out and vacation time is here. Unfortunately, the Air Force does not have a summer break. Instead, we are busier than ever. We are multi-tasking from the... MORE

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Timothy Morgan
June 13, 2008 — Name: Senior Airman Timothy Morgan Hometown: Hampton, Va. Squadron and job title: 437th Maintenance Squadron electro-environmental systems journeyman Time in the Air Force: two-and-a-half years Time on the Honor Guard: one year What inspired you to join the Honor Guard? I joined Honor Guard to honor those who have served before us. What is your... MORE

Team Charleston celebrates 15 years of C-17 airlift
June 13, 2008 — June 14 marks the 15th anniversary of the delivery of the first C-17 Globemaster III to the Air Force and Charleston AFB from the assembly line in Long Beach, Calif. Since the first aircraft was delivered, 173 more C-17s have been added to the Air Force's global airlift capability replacing the C-141 Starlifter. The C-17's versatility provided... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 14th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., banks over the Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, S.C., during a training mission on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Russell E. Cooley IV)

MatchUP kicks off with base picnic
June 13, 2008 — MORE

Senior Airman Mark Roper and Alma Whittemore, grill sausages at the picnic grounds for the MatchUP base picnic June 7. The picnic was the kickoff event for Air Mobility Command's summer program where players can win prizes by participating in base activities. Airman Roper is a reservist assigned to the 38th Aerial Port Squadron and Ms. Whittemore is a food and beverage manager with the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Hymas)

General Renuart visits Charleston AFB for a Civic Leader Tour
June 12, 2008 — MORE

Col. John "Red" Millander greets Gen. Gene Renuart on the Charleston AFB flightline June 12. General Renuart hosted 30 civic leaders from across the United States as they visited joint military operations in the Charleston area. General Renuart is the commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command and Colonel Millander is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)