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Choices available to finish student programs
November 30, 2007 — The Air Command Staff College nonresident program may be completed through seminar or self-study. The completion requirements are identical for both methods. Seminar -- A seminar is typically composed of five to eight members and can form anytime two or more students are enrolled. The method is ideal if you prefer a regimented approach to your... MORE

Former 3X NFL Super Bowl Champion visits CAFB
November 28, 2007 — MORE

Ricky Ellison, former linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, speaks to Airmen Wednesday about professional development, his football career and missile defense systems at the Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., theater. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Tops in Blue rock Team Charleston
November 28, 2007 — MORE

Senior Airman Jonathan Hayden, Air Force Tops in Blue performer, sings one of the final songs concluding the Air Force Tops in Blue performance at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center Nov. 24. The Air Force Tops in Blue serves as an expeditionary entertainment unit that provides entertainment to Air Force Airmen and their families world wide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

News briefs
November 28, 2007 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Communications Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Tony Ball today at 10:30 a.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Sue Grasty at 963-2933. Retirement: The 16th Airlift Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Maj. Greg McCool today at 11 a.m. in 16 AS... MORE

Vehicle search area now open
November 28, 2007 — Base officials announced Monday that the six-week construction of the vehicle search area at the Rivers gate was now complete. With the aid of new technology and a few force protection upgrades to the existing vehicle search area, security forces Airmen performing duties in the new inspection area are now capable of inspecting approximately 80... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Dante Roberts, 437th Security Forces Squadron, views the X-ray of a semi-truck carrying a load of tires as it passes through the new X-ray security system at the Rivers Gate on Charleston AFB. Charleston AFB is the first base in the Department of Defense to have the security X-ray system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Base leadership give thanks to Charleston Airmen
November 28, 2007 — MORE

Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and members of Team Charleston's base leadership serve Thanksgiving dinner to Airmen and their families Nov. 22 at the Gaylor Dining Facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

Airmen in Action
November 28, 2007 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Howell, 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 5 aero-repair instructor, discusses the upper and lower rudder operations on a C-17 with Air Force Specialty Code pipeline students using an aircraft system flight control training device on base Monday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa White)

Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Scott McCourt
November 28, 2007 — Airman 1st Class Scott McCourt is a network administrator for the 437th Communications Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB since January 2007. As a network administrator, he is responsible for troubleshooting network issues. He is also responsible for maintaining base personnel computer user accounts assisting customers with setting... MORE

Airman 1st Class Scott, 437 Communications Squadron

No more vehicle stickers required at Charleston AFB
November 28, 2007 — To the joy of some and sadly for others, the 437th Airlift Wing commander is eliminating the requirement to display a base decal, officially known as the DD Form 2220, to enter Charleston AFB. Effective immediately, Charleston AFB will no longer require vehicle operators to register their vehicles or display a decal on their vehicle to enter the... MORE

Team Charleston participates in base MOBEX
November 20, 2007 — MORE

Airman Kyle Coverdale, 437th Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Ground Equipment technican, inspects his bag to make sure he possesses all of the correct items during the base mobility exercise Friday. Team Charleston Airmen participated in a three-day exercise to determine the mobility readiness of units assigned to Charleston AFB in preparation for the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection scheduled for August 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)