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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)

Secretary Gates brings call for excellence to AMC Airmen
June 11, 2008 — Defense Secretary Robert Gates spoke to an audience of more than 400 Airmen here June 10 to personally deliver his message that the Air Force must apply more rigor to its responsibilities, particularly with nuclear weapons. The secretary's visit came as a result of his decision to ask the Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Wynne and the Chief of... MORE

Robert Gates, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks to Airmen from Air Mobility Command June 10 at Scott AFB, Ill. Secretary Gates visited AMC headquarters to address the recent resignations of Air Force senior leaders, thank Airmen for their service and answer their questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Gilliland)

Decorated military working dog retires after 10 years of service
June 11, 2008 — After 10 years of honorable service, Liz, an explosives detection dog with the 437th Security Forces Squadron, retired from active-duty during a ceremony at the Charleston Club June 10. Not only did members of the 437 SFS and other base Airmen attend the event, but Liz received support from her canine friends from the kennel. "This is the first one... MORE

Staff Sgt. Catharine Johnson scratches Liz's back at the K-9 unit training facility on Charleston AFB June 6. Sergeant Johnson is a military working dog handler with the 437th Security Forces Squadron. Liz is a military working dog trained to locate explosive material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

On the job training
June 10, 2008 — MORE

Capt. Matt Hayes looks on as Afghan National Army Capt. Sayed Zaman gives an eye exam to 18-year-old recruit Rahman Ullah June 9 at the Kabul Military Training Center. Captain Hayes is sharing his insight with a team of doctors at the Afghan National Army in-processing facility to help improve the process. He is assigned to the 437th Medical Group. (Photo by Guy Volb)