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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
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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)

Wrenwoods offers summer golf deals to Team Charleston
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Jeff Walker sinks a putt at the putting green at the Wrenwoods Golf Course June 9. Every Monday after 3 p.m. during June and July, Team Charleston members can enjoy nine holes of golf for $5 during the Wrenwoods "ParTake" summer golf promotion. Advance reservations are required and the price includes green fees, cart, range balls and rental clubs if needed. Call the clubhouse at 963-1833 for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Hymas)

AMC 2400 ZULU
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Senior Airman Alphonso Moseley reviews personnel records at the Military Personnel Flight at Charleston AFB June 5 at 10:58 a.m., 1458 ZULU. Airman Moseley is a personnel specialist with the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ali E. Flisek)

News briefs
June 10, 2008 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Shawn Pugh June 13 at 11 a.m. in the Building 709 auditorium. For more information, contact Chief Master Sgt. Michael O'Hara at 963-4589. Change of Command: The 315th Logistics Readiness Flight will have a change of command ceremony June 22... MORE

Safety course aimed to reduce motorcycle accidents
June 10, 2008 — The 437th Airlift Wing Safety office began field testing a new motorcycle safety course aimed at providing riders with the skills necessary to survive and enjoy the motorcycling experience at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Emergency Vehicle Operations Course track June 4. Once fielded, the Charleston AFB Motorcycle Operations Course,... MORE

Jeff Phipps looks through one of the corners on a motorcycle training course as Kenny Roberts evaluates his positioning and speed during field testing of a new motorcycle training program June 4 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Emergency Vehicle Operations Course track. The new Charleston AFB Motorcycle Operations Course will provide riders with the skills necessary to survive and enjoy the motorcycling experience. Mr. Phipps is a retired master sergeant and Mr. Roberts is a professional motorcycle rider and both volunteer to teach motorcycle safety courses for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Frank Endaya)

AMXS 'Inmates' Maintain a Clean Record
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Garrett Forehand reaches to catch a ball while Cornelious Cunningham runs to first base during an intramural softball game at the softball fields on Charleston AFB June 4. With a 21-1 win over the 437th Communications Squadron "Commies," the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron "Inmates" remain undefeated with a record of 8-0. Forehand plays for the "Inmates" and Cunningham plays for the "Commies."

Preparation key to weathering the storm
June 5, 2008 — With the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season beginning June 1 and ending Nov. 30, agencies at Charleston AFB have been working to ensure the base is prepared. While hurricane season begins in the summer and ends in the fall, it is expected to peak Sept. 10, said Tech. Sgt. Gerald McPherson, 437th Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Barry Rolland
June 4, 2008 — Tech. Sgt. Barry Rolland is a member of the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than seven years. He is currently deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, as vehicle maintenance night shift supervisor with the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. As a vehicle maintenance Airman, he... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Barry Roland (Courtesy photo)