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Decision 2008, the future is in your hands
January 23, 2008 — "Be Smart, Do Your Part, Vote," is the campaign slogan for this year's Department of Defense voting program. The South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary was held Jan. 9, and the Democratic Presidential Primary is scheduled for Jan. 26. This election year is an important year politically; the 2008 elections have the potential to make history... MORE

AADD: Saving one Airman at a time
January 23, 2008 — Every week Airmen from various squadrons on Charleston AFB volunteer to help support Airmen Against Drunk Driving in an effort to help Team Charleston members arrive home incident free. The mission of AADD is to provide a safe, confidential ride home for DOD employees who are intoxicated and may otherwise get behind the wheel of a vehicle. "When... MORE

Charleston AFB little dribblers go head-to-head
January 23, 2008 — MORE

Calvin Watkins, 5, prepares to shoot a basketball at the Charleston AFB Youth Center Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

SECDEF visits Team Charleston
January 18, 2008 — MORE

Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Charleston AFB, S.C., greets the Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Robert Gates, upon his arrival to Charleston AFB, Jan. 18. The secretary viewed the loading procedures of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles on a C-17 aircraft, and he also toured the integration, testing and installation of advanced electronic systems on the MRAP vehicles at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Team Charleston: taking the fight to the enemy
January 16, 2008 — MORE

Senior Airmen Alton Lee, 437th Airlift Maintenance Squadron, and John Ferguson, 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and more than 35 Airmen from different organizations on Charleston AFB board the rotator aircraft bound for a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

Airmen in Action
January 16, 2008 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Rhett Young, 437th Maintenance Squadron, places green Gerber masking tape on C-17 brake housing prior to their being painted at the aircraft structural maintenance shop Jan. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

Progressive transformation impacts CPTS mission
January 16, 2008 — Over the past two years, the Air Force has been transforming its Financial Management operations. Divided into two phases, the changes are meant to provide more efficient financial operations at each wing by consolidating the back shop "processing" work currently conducted at 93 separate base finance offices into one site: the Air Force Financial... MORE

Tips from the HAWC to stay on the resolution track
January 16, 2008 — It's a January phenomenon and it's as predictable as cold weather. Fitness centers are flooded with new members as people seek to make good on their New Year's resolutions to get in shape. However, the harsh reality is life can be very hectic to make it to the gym. Taking the time to get ready, drive to the gym, workout, shower, and then going back... MORE

Capt. Mindy Yu, 1st Combat Camera Squadron photography flight commander, by performing sit ups at the base Fitness and Sport Center Jan. 15. To help keep Team Charleston fit-to-fight, the center has two basketball courts, a nautilius room a free weight room and a cardio room. The center also offers daily aerobic and indoor cycling classes through out the month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)

Warrior of the Week: Airman Thomas Buena
January 16, 2008 — Airman Thomas Buena is a contracting specialist for the 437th Contracting Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for six months. As a contracting specialist, Airman Buena administers and executes contracts for the procurement of supplies and services on base. As a member of the acquisition flight, he administers the refuse contract and... MORE

Commanders Action Line
January 16, 2008 — Action Line Message Below:My husband and I are the temporary campground hosts at the base Fan Campground when the recreation center is closed. We have a question about the x-ray machine area. It says commercial vehicles should go straight. For those of us who have recreational vehicles, we do not consider them commercial. They are our homes and our... MORE