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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)

News briefs
December 12, 2007 — Spotlight Commanders Call: The 437th Wing Commanders Call will be held Tuesday at the Base Theater. Three sessions will be available to ensure all Airmen have an opportunity to attend, 7:30 a.m., 4 p.m., and 10 p.m. This is a mandatory formation. Officers, enlisted and civilian employees may attend any of the three times. If you have any questions... MORE

Senior Airman jumps 'blue to green'
December 12, 2007 — In the new year Charleston AFB will send one of its own to the Army as the first Airman ever to become a member of the U.S. Army's Parachute Team, the Golden Knights. Senior Airman Michael LaRoche, an aircraft electrical and environmental systems maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, will make a permanent change of station to... MORE

In September, Senior Airman Michael LaRoche, an aircraft electrical and environmental systems maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, attended the eight-week U.S. Army Parachute Team Assessment and Selection at Fort Bragg, N.C. (Courtesy photo)

Airmen in Action: 437 APS
December 12, 2007 — MORE

Staff Sgt. George Henderson, 437th Aerial Port Squadron ramp services technician, directs a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle onto a C-17 aircraft from McGuire AFB, N.J., on the Charleston AFB flightline Dec. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)