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Command of 437 OG changes hands
March 5, 2008 — The 437th Operations Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at the Charleston Club Feb. 29. Col. Joseph Mancy, former 437 OG deputy commander, replaced Col. Frank Fields. Colonel Fields will be going to the Air War College at Maxwell AFB, Ala., to be a faculty staff member. Colonel Mancy was born in Chapel Hill, N.C.,... MORE

Col. John ?Red? Millander congratulates Col. Joseph Mancy after the 437th Operation Group?s change of command at the Charleston Club Feb. 29. Colonel Mancy assumed command of the group and Colonel Millander is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Cut odds of a stroke by changing lifestyle
March 5, 2008 — Many people don't realize that a stroke can change their lives forever. Most strokes are preventable by changes in lifestyle, like not smoking, doing at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day, maintaining a healthy weight and eating a heart-healthy diet. According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the third leading... MORE

News briefs
March 5, 2008 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Contracting Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Bernice Moragne March 14 at 10 a.m. in Building 60. For more information, contact Senior Airman Jordan Gunn at 963-5178. Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Robert Schafer March 14 at 2... MORE

National Consumer Protection Week raises fraud awareness in Airmen
March 5, 2008 — The Federal Trade Commission has designated March 2-8 as National Consumer Protection Week in an effort to make Airmen and everyone else aware of fraud. "There are a lot of folks out there looking to make extra money, and the ones who need it the most, junior Airmen, seem to get hit the hardest," said Inspector Tom Gasser, United States Postal... MORE

First sergeant thanks you for serving
March 5, 2008 — When I enlisted in 1983, the world was a very different place. Russia was our enemy, the one computer our unit had was large enough to fill an entire room and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" created a new form of entertainment called the music video. "Back in the day," many of us joined the Air Force to travel, earn money for college or simply to get... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Airman Jennifer Krewko
March 5, 2008 — Airman Jennifer Krewko is a pharmacy apprentice for the 437th Medical Group and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for six months. As a pharmacy apprentice, she is in the early stages of her career and performs a variety of duties in the pharmacy with supervision. She types prescription labels, places each prescription in its respective bin and... MORE

Airman Jennifer Krewko (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Travel pay moving to Ellsworth AFB
February 29, 2008 — The 437th Comptroller Squadron will be cutting over and consolidating their travel pay services to Ellsworth AFB, S.D., today. Members who need to file their travel pay will now have their travel pay processed at the Air Force Financial Services Center, and by summer, military pay services will also be sent to South Dakota. The advantage for... MORE

AF, AMC diagnose Charleston AFB medical professionals as best of the best
February 28, 2008 — Editor's note: The Airlift Dispatch will recognize additional award winners as names are released in later editions. The Air Force and Air Mobility Command continues to recognize Team Charleston members for all of their hard work in 2007. Members of the 437th Medical Group were recently presented with a number of Air Force and command-level 2007... MORE

News briefs
February 27, 2008 — Spotlight Change of Command: The 437th Operations Group change of command will be today at 10 a.m. in the Charleston Club ballroom. For more information, contact Maj. J. Scot Heathman at 963-7251. Retirement: The 437th Operations Group will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Paul Zukoski today at 1 p.m. in the Yonkie Auditorium. For... MORE

Charleston youth participate in worlwide bowling tournament
February 27, 2008 — MORE

Benjamin Buckwalter, 12, son of Maj. Steven Buckwalter, celebrates after a strike during the Worldwide Youth Bowling Tournament at Starlifter Lanes Saturday. The bowling tournament which started this past Saturday was open to all children who could bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)