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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)

March is National Nutrition Month
February 27, 2008 — "Nutrition: It's a Matter of Fact" is the theme for this year's National Nutrition Month campaign. New information about diet and food seems to appear every day, creating a massive maze of confusion. It can be difficult to figure out the most healthful eating plan given the many nutrition myths floating about in the media as "truth." A friend's... MORE

$500 Falcon Loan available to eligible applicants
February 27, 2008 — The Air Force Aid Society has announced its new Falcon Loan available to Air Force members beginning March 3. The Falcon Loan is a loan of $500 or less that can be used for emergency needs such as basic living expenses (rent, utilities and food), car repairs, emergency travel or other approved needs. "This is just another great example of how the... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Matthew Conn
February 27, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Matthew Conn is a loadmaster for the 16th Airlift Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for 14 months. As a loadmaster, he is responsible for the safe loading and off-loading of aircraft cargo. He computes the weight, balance and the center of gravity for the cargo. He also provides for the safety and comfort of passengers... MORE

Closing luncheon for African-American Heritage
February 27, 2008 — MORE

Daniel Davis performs with his violin as part of the African-American Heritage Committee's closing luncheon at the Charleston Club Tuesday. Mr. Davis is the son of Chief Master Sgt. Reginald Davis and has performed at various local events, including the opening act for Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)

Airmen in Action: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
February 27, 2008 — MORE

ACCRA, Ghana – Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith, a flying crew chief from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Charleston AFB, S.C., signs off on refueling paperwork for a C-17A Globemaster Feb. 15 with Paul Adrah, supervisor with Total Petroleum Ghana Ltd. The Airman was part of the airlift team bringing people and equipment to various locations on the African continent in support of President George Bush’s five-nation visit.

34 Airmen graduate from ALS
February 27, 2008 — Thirty-four Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Class 08-B Feb. 7 at the Charleston Club. Senior Airman Corey Bayne, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, earned the John L. Levitow Award and was presented with this honor during the dinner. The distinguished graduates were Senior Airman Chad Gibbs from the 437th Logistics Readiness... MORE