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MARE readies base, local responders for air show
April 9, 2008
Master Sgt. Tony Mullins responds to a simulated aircraft accident on the Charleston AFB flightline Tuesday. Charleston Airmen participated in an exercise to prepare for the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Show. Sergeant Mullins is with the 437th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)
437 MDG hosts Golden Crutch Commander's Fitness Challenge
April 9, 2008
Xochiquetzal Baldwin and Matthew Baldyga crawl through sand while Daniel Graham cheers them on at the picnic grounds April 4. The 437th Medical Group hosted this month's Commander's Fitness Challenge that tested teams on various self-aid buddy care activities and finished with a race. The 15th Airlift Squadron won the golden crutch for finishing with the best time. Baldwin, Baldyga and Graham are all with the 437th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)
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April 2, 2008
Team charleston prepares for operational readiness inspection
April 2, 2008
Tech. Sgt. Shawn McKeen dons mission-oriented protective posture gear on base Wednesday during ability to survive and operate training in preparation for the operational readiness inspection coming in August. The ORI will evaluate both the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings? ability to provide combat capability to air component command. Sergeant McKeen is a member of the 437th Services Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)
Charleston community wins Abilene Trophy for base support
April 2, 2008
Gray Bridwell presents the Abilene Trophy for community support to Col. John ?Red? Millander during the annual Air Mobility Command Phoenix Rally held at MacDill AFB, Fla., March 27. Mr. Bridwell is on the executive committee of the Military Relations Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Texas, and Colonel Millander is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nancy Hooks)
Combat Camera Airman receives best in DOD honor
April 2, 2008
This award-winning photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall of U.S. Soldiers waiting to take down an improvised explosive device building cell in Sadiyah, Iraq, in 2007 was part of her portfolio in being named the 2007 Military Photographer of the Year. Sergeant Pearsall is an aerial photographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron here.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall)
Supervisor’s role very similar to gardener’s
April 2, 2008
Airmen in Action 437th Medical Operations Squadron
April 2, 2008
Airman 1st Class Jason Espinosa gets a check-up from Capt. Robert Toner at the 437th Medical Group Family Practice Wednesday. The 437 MDG provides world-class medical care to ensure Team Charleston members are able to accomplish the mission. Captain Toner is a physician assistant with the 437th Medical Operations Squadron and Airman Espinosa is a hydraulic system apprentice with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)
Wingman Day brings Team Charleston together
April 2, 2008
Shay Litton takes a whack at a ball pitched by Jos? Pi?eiro during a softball game for Wingman Day on base Tuesday. Squadrons participated in various events to provide Airmen information to create a culture of responsible choices. Litton is with the 437th Medical Group Mental Health Clinic and Pi?eiro is with the 437th Medical Operations Squadron. (U. S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)
8 Airmen receive punishment under UCMJ
April 2, 2008