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S. Divinorum: Legal drug but not for Airmen
May 7, 2008 — Airmen have another potentially harmful drug to worry about, not only to their health but to their careers: Salvia Divinorum. This drug, sometimes called Diviner's Sage, is considered legal under civilian law, but if an Airman is found to have smoked or ingested this drug, there could be lasting ramifications to a career. Salvia Divinorum is a mint... MORE

17 AS returns from 120-day deployment
May 7, 2008 — The North American Airlines flight carrying more than 115 Airmen from the 17th Airlift Squadron touched down at Charleston AFB in the early morning hours Sunday. The 17 AS returned from a 120-day deployment in Southwest Asia to a crowd filled with moms and dads, husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, as well as children in their pajamas... MORE

Lt. Col. Scott DeThomas greets his wife, Marta, and his two children, Brad and Anna, after returning to Charleston AFB from a 120-day deployment May 3. The 17th Airlift Squadron was part of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia for the past four months. Colonel DeThomas is the commander of the 17 AS and was the 816 EAS commander while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy Taylor)

'Army Wives' features Charleston AFB aeromedical evacuation crew
May 7, 2008 — Airmen of the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron on Charleston AFB had the opportunity to play themselves Monday for an upcoming episode of the Lifetime Television drama "Army Wives." The scene simulated a medical evacuation mission from Iraq to Germany in the belly of a C-17 Globemaster III. "Army Wives" used the Reservists as technical... MORE

Army Wives is filmed inside a C-17 Globemaster III on the Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., flightline May 5, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Ingestion of cigarettes among children has toxic affects
May 6, 2008 — In recognition of the recent National Poison Prevention Awareness Campaign, the Charleston AFB Health and Wellness Center is alerting the public about ways to prevent childhood poisoning. Cigarettes and cigarette butts may poison children who ingest them. The American Association of Poison Control Centers receives more than 6,400 reports of... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Dan Atwell
May 6, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Dan Atwell is a member of the 437th Operations Support Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for one-and-a-half years. He is currently deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq, as an intelligence analyst with the 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron. As an intelligence analyst, his responsibilities include ensuring all... MORE

Staff Sgt. Dan Atwell (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

Captivating air expo acts dazzle Lowcountry
April 30, 2008 — Team Charleston captured the attention of thousands of people from across the country with the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo here Saturday. "Despite being engaged in a very high operations tempo, having many of our folks serving downrange and prepping for a major inspection, we owed it to the community that supports us, and our team... MORE

The Air Force Thunderbirds perform a pass across show center during the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo at Charleston AFB April 26.The biennial air expo hosted by the 437th Airlift Wing allowed American?s the opportunity to meet and greet Airmen and view civilian and military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Salsa dancers prepare for performance at club
April 30, 2008 — MORE

Kirton Madison dips his wife, Danielle, during salsa dancing practice at the Fitness and Sports Center April 29. The dancers are preparing for a performance that is open to the base May 30 at 9 p.m. in the Charleston Club. Madison is with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Thunderbirds VIP
April 30, 2008 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Robbin Bailon fits Staff Sgt. Phillip King for aircrew life support equipment before a hometown hero flight at Charleston AFB with the Air Force Thunderbirds April 24. The Thunderbirds team offered a flight to Sergeant King while they were practicing for the air expo as a way of thanking him for his service. Sergeant King is with the 437th Security Forces Squadron and Sergeant Bailon is with the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

14th Airlift Squadron hits the road
April 30, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Mike Rodgers mentally prepares himself for a deployment before departing the Charleston AFB flightline Monday. The 14th Airlift Squadron deployed to Southwest Asia as part of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron for four months in support of current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sergeant Rodgers is loadmaster with the 14 AS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

News briefs
April 30, 2008 — Around the base Single Parents Group: The military single parents group will meet May 13 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel Annex. Members interested in participating should contact Staff Sgt. Kerri Csurilla at 743-0306, ext. 3072 or Staff Sgt. Takia Braddy at 963-4679. Dress to impress: Learn how to successfully interview for a job by attending the Air... MORE