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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)

Airmen receive recognition for volunteerism
May 21, 2008 — Two Team Charleston Airmen were recognized by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce for their community service during the 2008 Armed Forces Dinner held recently in Charleston. Tech. Sgt. Nina Murphy, 437th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of force management, and Master Sgt. Connie Danbury, 701st Airlift Squadron aviation resource... MORE

Firefighters Respond to Accident
May 21, 2008 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Brandon Voges, Christopher Lilkendey and Airman 1st Class Joseph Fournier treat Ronaldo Redondo for an injury he received during the Kids Candy Parade on the north side of housing at Charleston AFB May 17. Sergeant Vogus, Mr. Lilkendey and Airman Fournier are firefighters in the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron and Mr. Redondo is a performer in the "Omar Keystone Kops" of the Omar Shrine Temple, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Charleston Celebrates Col. Michel's Final Flight
May 21, 2008 — MORE

Col. Donnalee Sykes hoses down Col. John Michel after he completes his final flight on the Charleston AFB flightline May 18. Colonel Michel is leaving Charleston to become the Grand Forks AFB, N.D., wing commander. Currently he is the 437th Airlift Wing vice wing commander and Colonel Sykes is the 437th Medical Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Happy Hour Comedy Show
May 21, 2008 — MORE

Bernie McGrenahan performs at the base theater May 16 during his Happy Hour Comedy Tour, a series of performances he gives to college students and military members to make them laugh and to share an inspirational message. Mr. McGrenahan spoke to Airmen 26-years-old and younger about making responsible choices in their lifes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Hymas)

U.S. Air Force Weapons School trains crews on combat zone airdrops
May 20, 2008 — Students of the 57th Weapons Squadron, McGuire AFB, N.J., participated in one of the largest exercises in the Air Force May 9 over the Nevada Test and Training Range here. Nearly 40 aircraft from Air Force bases across the U.S. participated in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise, which involved six-and-a-half to seven-hour flight sorties, an aerial... MORE

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.--C-17 Globemaster III’s and C-130 Hercules’ arrive for the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Mobility Air Forces Exercise here May 9. The Weapons School holds MAFEX twice a year to test the ability of C-17A Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules aircrews from 12 Air Force bases around the world to join together in a formation at a specific time and location to insert ground forces anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nadine Y. Barclay)

National Police Week on Charleston AFB
May 20, 2008 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Keith Lippy instructs Sigan to attack the "aggressor," Staff Sgt. Ryan Stocklin, during a K-9 demonstration in front of an audience outside the Base Exchange May 17. National Police Week was founded to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime. Sergeants Lippy and Stocklin are K-9 handlers in the 437 SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

OSS changes hands
May 15, 2008 — The 437th Operations Support Squadron will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony May 16 at 10 a.m. at the Charleston Club. Lt. Col. Richard Moore, former operations officer for the squadron, will replace Lt. Col. Corey Martin. Colonel Martin's next assignment will be as a student at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces... MORE

AMC commander: safety awareness an essential mindset during 101 Critical Days
May 15, 2008 — Personal responsibility, traffic safety awareness and a "wingman" attitude are the key tenets during the 101 Critical Days of Summer, according to Air Mobility Command Commander Gen. Arthur Lichte. The command's safety campaign for this year, which runs May 24-Sept. 2, is themed "Be Your Own Safety Manager." The effort supports the Air Force-wide... MORE

437 AW wins 2008 Verne Orr Award
May 14, 2008 — The Air Force has selected the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., as the winner of the 2008 Verne Orr Award. The Air Force Association established this award in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr. The award recognizes an Air Force unit (active or Reserve) that makes the most effective use of its human... MORE