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Berlin Air Show kicks-off on a "high note"
May 28, 2008 — Aircraft soaring high over the crowd, music blaring at the highest levels and some pretty high profile individuals dropping in for a visit helped kick off the 2008 Berlin Air and Trade Show on a "high note" here May 27. More than 15 flight demonstrations wowed the crowd during the first day here including the Charleston C-17 Globemaster III named... MORE

BERLIN, Germany — German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel addresses the audience during a Berlin Airlift 60th anniversary ceremony at the 2008 Berlin Air Show May 27. The ceremony, staged in front of the "Spirit of Berlin" C-17 Globemaster from Charleston AFB, S.C., highlighted Col. (retired) Gail Halvorsen, The Berlin Candy Bomber, (pictured on her right) and other veterans of the airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Corey Clements)

Team Charleston officer takes command of 16 AS
May 28, 2008 — The 16th Airlift Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony May 22 here. Lt. Col. Christopher Mann, former 14th Airlift Squadron director of operations, replaced Lt. Col. Paul Eberhart. Colonel Eberhart went on to be a student at the National Defense University Joint Advanced Warfighting School in Norfolk, Va. Colonel... MORE

EOD detonates dangerous materials
May 28, 2008 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Carl Makins Jr. initiates explosives with an electric firing device at a secure location on Charleston AFB May 22. The explosive ordnance disposal team routinely detonates explosives as part of demolition qualifaction training. Sergeant Makins is an EOD technician reservist with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Honor Guard Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Ryan Reese
May 28, 2008 — Name: Airman 1st Class Ryan Reese Hometown: Sarasota, Fla. Squadron and job title: 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron material handling equipment mechanic Time in the Air Force: a year-and-a-half Time on the Honor Guard: six months Why did you join the Honor Guard? I joined to try something new and to honor our veterans. What is your favorite... MORE

Honor Guard Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Ryan Reese. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Hymas)

42 Airmen receive new stripes in June
May 28, 2008 — Team Charleston salutes the following Airmen being promoted in June: To Airman: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Floyd Reeves 43th Communications Squadron: Amos Hommel 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Anthony Burdett 437th Maintenance Squadron: Anthony Davis To Airman 1st Class: 437th Airlift Wing: Andrew Mackenroth 437th Civil Engineer... MORE

Airmen participate in 2008 Berlin Air Show
May 28, 2008 — Aircrew and support members from bases in Europe and the U.S. have been hustling in to prepare for one of the premier air shows in the world, the Berlin International Air Show. Charleston's "Spirit of Berlin" C-17 Globemaster III and C-47 heritage flight kicked-off the daily events at the Berlin-Shoenefeld Airport, Germany, May 27. Coordinating the... MORE

New machine helps Airmen stay fit to fight
May 22, 2008 — During the past few months, Charleston AFB has been using a new system called the "Bod Pod" to quickly and accurately measure people's body fat. Charleston's Health and Wellness Center acquired the body fat measurement system to assist Airmen and the base populous to keep fit and plan accurate exercise programs to target problem areas. "We use the... MORE

Laura Markuly runs a diagnostics check on the Bod Pod for an upcoming appointment at the Health and Wellness Center May 20. The Bod Pod is open for use on Wednesdays after making an appointment. Ms. Markuly is a Health and Wellness Center Exercise Physiologist (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

Charleston Airmen stay Fit to Fight
May 21, 2008 — MORE

Gary West spots Brian Parker during a workout in the weight room of the base Fitness and Sports Center May 21. The Fitness and Sports Center is open 4:30 a.m. to midnight weekdays and 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. West is from the 15th Airlift Squadron and Parker is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Brandon Waide
May 21, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Brandon Waide is a member of the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than four years. Sergeant Waide is an explosive ordnance disposal craftsman. His responsibilities include checking assigned aircraft for any explosive hazards, supporting local law enforcement with military munitions found in... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brandon Waide, 437th Civil Engineer Squadron.

437 AW earns AFA Verne Orr Award
May 21, 2008 — The 437th Airlift Wing was named the Air Force Association's 2008 Verne Orr Award winner May 13. "It is a fantastic recognition for our team efforts to 'Take the Fight to the Enemy!' I'm so proud to command the No. 1 of 288 wings in the Air Force," said Col. John "Red" Millander, 437 AW commander. The wing delivered more than 213 million pounds of... MORE

Members of the 437th Airlift Wing were recognized for their teamwork by being named the 2008 Verne Orr Award winner May 13. The 437 AW was chosen as the best out of 288 wings across the service for most effective use of its human resources. The Air Force Association established this award in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)