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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)

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)