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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
June 5, 2008 — MORE

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)

News briefs
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)