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Base supports Military Saves Operation Financial Fitness campaign
February 20, 2008 — The Department of Defense has designated Feb. 25 to March 2 as Military Saves Week to encourage servicemembers and their families to establish savings goals and set money aside for emergencies and other needs. The Charleston AFB Airman and Family Readiness Flight is supporting this effort by asking military members to join Military Saves as part of... MORE

Valentines for Vets
February 20, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Leighty gives Valentine's Day cards to Rachel Evans, a cancer patient, Feb. 14 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston. Sergeant Leighty is a 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron C-17A Maintenance Qualification Training Program instructor and First Six member who helped as part of the Valentines for Vets program. Children from Hunley Park Elementary School, Family Child Care and the Child Development Center made cards that were given to veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

Sending thoughts of love
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Drea Fry receives a "Singing Valentine,? a single rose and a Valentine?s Day card on base Feb. 13 from the Charleston Barbershop Quartet. Mrs. Fry is the wife of Staff Sgt. Jesse Fry, 437th Logistics Squadron, who is deployed. The quartet spent the day delivering songs of love to 22 family members of Team Charleston Airmen who were deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)

Getting your fill of fruits and vegetables easier than you think
February 20, 2008 — "Eating a combined five to nine servings of vegetables and fruits daily can be challenging," said Sonya Phares, 437th Medical Group Health and Wellness Center health educator specialist. "With busy schedules, the temptation of junk food, and eating on the run, who has the time ... right? You do!" Check out these tips to improve health and maintain... MORE

Honor Guard Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Stephen Harper
February 13, 2008 — Name: Airman 1st Class Stephen Harper Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Time in the Air Force: one-and-a-half years Squadron and job title: 437th Aerial Port Squadron aerial porter Time on the Honor Guard: two months Why did you join the Honor Guard? I joined to be able to give respect to people who died for our country, and I think that's one of the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Stephen Harper (U.S. Air Force photo/Shauna Heathman)

Jaguars and Clovers rock the house
February 13, 2008 — MORE

Alyssa Butters, 9, of the Charleston Clovers, daughter of Col. Anthony Butters, tries to block a Jaguars players shot, during the Charleston AFB 7- to 8-year-old game Saturday at the Youth Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

Charleston AFB members best in AMC
February 13, 2008 — Editor's note: The Airlift Dispatch will recognize additional award winners as names are released in later editions. The 2007 Air Mobility Command award winners prove that Team Charleston is made up of some of the best Airmen and civilians in the command. These award winners will now compete against other Airmen and civilians from around the Air... MORE

SECAF reflects from the AOR
February 13, 2008 — To our warriors stateside and around the world, I salute you! I just returned from my third trip to the Central Command area of responsibility, and once again I am both re-energized and incredibly impressed by the consistently motivated, innovative and professional Airmen I had the privilege to meet. I am truly humbled by their warrior spirit and... MORE

Airmen in Action: 1 CTCS
February 13, 2008 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Quinton Russ, 1st Combat Camera Squadron combat photographer, adjusts the settings on his camera in preparation for an environmental photo shoot on Charleston AFB Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melissa White)

OG chief completes final mission
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Chief Master Sgt. Paul Zukoski, 437th Operations Group, gets water thrown on him by a crew member and sprayed with a hose after completion of his "Fini Flight" Feb. 9 on the Charleston AFB flightline. During his military career, Chief Zukoski has accumulated more than 10,000 flying hours and will be retiring from the Air Force Feb. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)