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Public Affairs members earn top AMC honors
February 21, 2008 — Editor's note: The Airlift Dispatch will recognize additional award winners as names are released in later editions. The year 2007 proved to be a year of noted success for Team Charleston members. Each year, Air Mobility Command Public Affairs recognizes its top performers throughout the command's wing-level public affairs offices. AMC public... MORE

Honor Guard Graduation
February 21, 2008 — MORE

Base Airmen perform a flag-folding ceremony during the Basic Honors and Ceremony Course graduation Feb. 19. Senior Airman Joshua Starks, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Airman 1st Class Lauren Ross, 437th Operations Support Squadron, Senior Airman Jaron Brown and Airman 1st Class Ross Ledonne, both from the 16th Airlift Squadron, participated in the week-long class to learn about the different ceremonies Honor Guard members take part in. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)

Medical Group grounds the Flyers 61-27
February 21, 2008 — MORE

Medical Group player Justin Steidler, lays the ball up for 2 points during an intramural basketball game Feb. 19 at the Fitness and Sports Center. The Medical Group grounded the Flyers 61-27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch

C-17 crews support missions in Europe, Africa
February 20, 2008 — In a coordinated effort with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Mobility Command, the Air Force Reserve Command is providing dedicated aircrews to fly C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift missions in Europe and Africa. The first C-17 arrived at Ramstein AB, Germany from Charleston AFB Jan. 29 and a second C-17 is due to arrive in mid-to-late... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Gabriel Herr
February 20, 2008 — Airman 1st Class Gabriel Herr is a medical services journeyman and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for 14 months. As a medical services journeyman, he sees anywhere from 50 to 70 Airmen weekly for annual preventative health assessments. However, a recently established online procedure will streamline the process and reduce the amount of time... MORE

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
February 20, 2008 — MORE

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)