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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
February 13, 2008 — MORE

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)

CAFB Airmen participate in Habitat for Humanity
February 13, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jody Miller, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, uses a mitre and table saw to cut a section of wood Feb. 8 at the Top 3-sponsored Habitat for Humanity project in Summerville, S.C. More than 20 Airmen from both the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

Base children experience deployment line first hand
February 13, 2008 — More than 60 children from Charleston AFB took part in a mock deployment line here Feb. 9 to experience first hand what their parents go through when preparing to deploy. The operation dubbed, "Operation Icecap," gave the children a taste of what it's like to prepare for a deployment in support of world wide missions. Upon arriving at the 437th... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brandon Bennett, 437th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic NCO in charge, sizes his stepson, Oliver Heaviside, 6, for a flak jacket at the family deployment line on Charleston AFB Feb. 9. The family deployment line oriented family members through the deployment process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Team Charleston "Adopts-A-Highway"
February 6, 2008 — MORE

On Feb. 2, more than 30 Airmen and family members from the Air Force Sergeants Association and the Charleston AFB Top 3 participated in the first Team Charleston "Adopt-A-Highway" program this year. More than 70 trash bags were collected totaling more than 1,000 pounds. Last year the AFSA and the Top 3 "Adopt-A-Highway" program had more than 200 volunteers in the Charleston area. They collected more than 75,000 pounds of trash in 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo / Master Sgt. David Stinard)