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June 4, 2008 — Spotlight Change of Command: The 315th Logistics Readiness Flight will have a change of command ceremony June 22 at 4 p.m. in the Building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Maj. Jennifer Mitchell at 963-5450. Around the base Free base picnic: This year's base picnic will be held June 6-7 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Both days are open to all... MORE

Airmen in Action
June 3, 2008 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Quinton Valentine uses a computer-controlled machine to apply the proper amount of torque to two halves of a C-17 wheel. Airman Valentine is a crew chief with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Local AFOSI hosts law enforcement liaison event
June 3, 2008 — MORE

Special Agent "Shane" and Special Agent "Russ" navigate the drunk driving simulation course wearing goggles that impair vision in the Charleston Club parking lot May 30. The local Air Force Office of Special Investigations held their annual Law Enforcement Liaison Luncheon to build relationships with local law enforcement agencies. Participants had the opportunity to drive the course and fire at the small arms range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Hymas)

US-German exchange pilots showcase interoperability
June 3, 2008 — Enhancing the U.S.-German military-to-military relationship and promoting standardization and interoperability of equipment were key themes of the Berlin Air Show May 27 to June 1. These themes have been realized through the U.S. and German exchange pilot programs decades ago but are overtly apparent here at the air show. Lt. Col. Marc Beutler is a... MORE

BERLIN, Germany - Lt. Col. Marc Beutler, German air force exchange pilot assigned to the U.S. Air Force, conducts post flight checks on the "Spirit of Berlin" C-17 Globemaster III after performing a flight demonstration at the 2008 Berlin Air Show May 28. Lt. Col. Beutler and the C-17 are assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Corey Clements) (released)

Returning Airmen board C-17
June 3, 2008 — MORE

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Airmen assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing board a C-17 Globemaster III here, May 21. The Airmen, many of whom deployed under the Air Expeditionary Force 1 and 2 rotations, are re-deploying to their home stations following successful four and six-month tours in Iraq. The 332 AEW is the most forward deployed Air Force wing in Iraq. On a monthly basis, Balad logistics readiness experts process more than 950 cargo aircraft, 12,000 tons of cargo and 19,000 passengers making it the busiest aerial port operation in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

Military Appreciation Night
May 30, 2008 — MORE

Col. Joseph Mancy throws the first pitch before the Charleston Riverdogs game at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C., May 29. The Riverdogs and Force Protection Industries Inc. organizations donated free tickets to thousands of base Airmen and family members to attend the game as a small token of appreciation for their service. Colonel Mancy is the 437th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Returning home
May 30, 2008 — MORE

Airmen from the 437th Force Support Squadron return from a deployment to Southwest Asia May 22 at the Charleston, International Airport. The Airmen were deployed for four month as part of an Air Expeditionary Force in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Base pool opens for the summer
May 29, 2008 — MORE

Anthony Saienni glides down the slide at the base pool May 24. The base pool is now open Tuesday - Friday, 6-7 a.m. for free lap swimming with no charge and Tuesday - Sunday, 12-5 p.m. for recreational swimming. Anthony is the 3-year-old son of Martin and Amber Saienni. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Cargo outreach program can help units with ORI prep
May 29, 2008 — A major part of any operational readiness inspection is how cargo is prepared for deployment and redeployment. In an effort to help with this task, the 437th Aerial Port Squadron has developed the cargo outreach program. The cargo outreach program is a locally developed program designed to assist each unit get one-on-one time with the cargo... MORE

437 APS begins shipping MRAPs via ground freight
May 28, 2008 — Charleston AFB Airmen recently began shipping mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles via ground freight to Marine Corps camps throughout the United States and overseas. Since the Army and Marine Corps began purchasing MRAPs, Charleston AFB has been the only base with aircrews delivering the vehicles to deployed locations. But now the 437th... MORE

Brad Cochran secures a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle to his trailer at the 437th Aerial Port Squadron yard May 28. The 437 APS traffic management office has been coordinating shipment of MRAPs to Marine Corps camps throughout the United States and overseas to be used for training purposes. Mr. Cochran is a driver with Landstar Ranger trucking company. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Hymas)