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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

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