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Honor guard spotlight: Airman 1st Class Allen Calais
December 18, 2007 — Name: Airman 1st Class Allen Calais Hometown: Tampa, Florida Time in the Air Force: More than two and half years Squadron and job title: 437th Medical Group Public Health technician Time on the Honor Guard: More than seven months Why did you join the Honor Guard? To honor those who have served. My father was in the Air Force. What is your favorite... MORE

PTL's lead the way in maintaining fitness
December 18, 2007 — MORE

Linda Markuly, 437th Medical Group Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist, and Master Sgt. Scot Borgerding, 437th Communications Squadron, demonstrate the ergo bike test for the Physical Training Leader Class at the HAWC Dec. 14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class White)

Healthcare administration, "In demand & indispensable"
December 18, 2007 — They never touch a patient. They never fill a prescription. They never accomplish an X-ray but they are the backbone of any healthcare organization. Healthcare administration encompasses command, administrative, logistics and education functions supporting the provision of healthcare. The 437th Medical Group has healthcare administrators involved... MORE

Team Charleston celebrates the holidays
December 18, 2007 — MORE

Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Maj. Rebecca Sonkiss, 437 AW Command Post chief, visit with Senior Airman Frank Perry, 437 AW Protocol Office, Dec. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

Holiday message from AMC/CC
December 18, 2007 — As we celebrate this holiday season, Chris and I extend our very best wishes to the Air Mobility Command family. We are extremely proud of the dedication to service before self you so clearly display as you accomplish our nation's global air mobility mission. Because of you, the United States has the unprecedented ability to simultaneously confront... MORE

Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander

News briefs
December 18, 2007 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Contracting Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Ms. Donna Barber, Thursday at 2 p.m. in building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Ms. Mary Poirier at 963-3155. Retirement: The 437th Medical Group will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Sarah Coleman-Lee, Jan. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the... MORE

Report suspicious activity with Eagle Eyes
December 18, 2007 — Base leadership has recently placed an increased emphasis on the role of Charleston Airmen, civilians and family members in protecting the base from possible terrorist activity. While the Air Force has organizations that deal strictly with anti-terrorism, leaders urge all members of Team Charleston to remain vigilant and understand the threats they... MORE

Team Charleston preserves resources, prevents waste
December 18, 2007 — Did you know that outside of the permanent change of station season, the month of December produces the largest amount of solid waste of the year? Airmen should do their part to help by recycling. Here are a few tips from the United States Environmental Protection Agency: · Thousands of paper and plastic shopping bags end up in landfills every... MORE

Stay safe, avoid fires during holiday season
December 18, 2007 — More than 400 people are killed each year, 1,650 are injured and more than 990 million dollars of damage is reported each year during the holiday season.According to the United States Fire Administration, there are simple life-saving steps people can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips,... MORE

Commander's Ultimate Fitness Challenge
December 12, 2007 — MORE

William Baird, 437th Civil Engineer Squadron, throws the Frisbee for one of his four touchdowns at the Fitness and Sports Center Dec. 7. The CES team won the game 10-1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)