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DUSTOFF: A Reservist risking life to save lives
January 16, 2008
Tech. Sgt. David Peacock, 315th Aeromedial Evacuation Squadron medical technician, prepares to strap in aboard a U.S. Air Force Pavelow Helicopter during a flight over Afghanistan recently. Sergeant Peacock was deployed to Kandahar Airfield as a member of the 33rd Rescue Squadron and participated in "Dustoff" missions there.
AMC commander: ‘Modernization vital for continued success’
January 16, 2008
SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Gen. Arthur J. Lichte greets Senior Airman LizaMarie Franz, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, here Jan. 7. General Lichte, commander of Air Mobility Command, was making his first visit downrange since taking command in September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)
Quick thinking leads to fire control
January 9, 2008
Dave "Smokey" Williams, 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs multimedia manager, noticed smoke coming from the side of building 302. Jan. 2. He immediately grabbed the nearest fire extinguisher, and controlled the fire preventing it from spreading. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)
News briefs
January 8, 2008
17th Airlift Squadron deploys
January 8, 2008
1st Lt. Kevin Thorsell, 17th Airlift Squadron, shares a quiet moment with wife, Heather, and children, Anna, 3, and Ethan, 6 months, at the passenger terminal Dec. 29 here on Charleston AFB. This is the first time Lieutenant Thorsell has been deployed since the birth of both children. (The Post and Courier)
64 Airmen receive new stripes
January 8, 2008
CAFB Commanders Fitness Challenge
January 8, 2008
Team Charleston members participate in the bi-monthly Commander's Fitness Challenge Run Jan. 4. Tech. Sgt. Mike Bunting, 315th Maintenance Squadron, was the fastest male runner with a finish time of 16:16 minutes, and Capt. Kathryn Miller, 437th Airlift Wing Legal Office, was the fastest female with a finish time of 22:05 minutes. The largest formation running award went to the 437th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)
Airmen in Action: 437 SFS
January 8, 2008
Senior Airman Brandy Turner a 437th Security Forces augmentee, inspects a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle using the Z-Portal system. The Z-Portal is a multi-view, drive-through inspection system capable of scanning cars, vans, trucks and their cargo for concealed threats. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)
U. S. Congressman visits CAFB
January 8, 2008
United States Congressman James Clyburn addresses Airmen at the Charleston Club on Charleston AFB Jan. 3. The Congressman spoke to more than 300 Airmen where he thanked them for their support of the Global War on Terror and their support of humanitarian relief efforts throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)
SECAF Letter to Airmen: New Year's Message
January 8, 2008
Michael W. Wynne