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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

33 Airmen receive new stripes in May
April 29, 2008 — Team Charleston salutes the following Airmen being promoted in May: To Airman: 437th Civil Engineer Squadron: William Heaton 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Ethan Kleckler To Airman 1st Class: 17th Airlift Squadron: Nicholas Meints 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Trever Walker 437th Comptroller Squadron: Brittney Knowling 437th Contracting... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Ryan Amos
April 29, 2008 — An Airman deployed from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron at Charleston AFB was recently highlighted as the Warrior of the Week for the 451st Air Expeditionary Group. Airman 1st Class Ryan Amos is an air transportation journeyman and was recognized by his supervisors and leadership for his professionalism and strong work ethic. "He has outstanding... MORE

KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Airman 1st Class Ryan Amos, 451st Air Expeditionary Group Air Transportation Journeyman, drives a 10k all- terrain forklift in the ATOC outbound yard. Airman Amos, who is deployed from 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Charleston South Carolina, was recently selected as the Warrior of the Week for his outstanding work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Demetrius Lester)

Air Expo draws enormous crowd
April 28, 2008 — MORE

Army Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, N.C. parachute from a C-17 Globemaster III during the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo at Charleston AFB April 26. More than 136,000 people visited the base during the one-day expo highlighting the Airmen and aircraft of the world's most dominant air, space and cyberspace Air Force. (U.S. Air Fore photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)