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First Six volunteers at Habitat for Humanity
December 5, 2007 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Nina Murphy, 437th Mission Support Squadron, sorts donated wallpaper Saturday at the Habitat for Humanity donation center in downtown Charleston. The First Six sponsors many programs and initiatives advancing the cause of enlisted people and their families as well as the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

Airmen in Action
December 5, 2007 — MORE

Airman Brittney Knowling, 437th Comptroller Squadron financial management specialist, helps Senior Master Sgt. Ken Bradley, 315th Airlift Wing Airlift Control Flight loadmaster, with a supplemental travel voucher Wednesday on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa White)

Right in the face
December 5, 2007 — MORE

Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift Wing commander, gets a pie in the face on Charleston AFB Nov. 30. This contest raised $512 for scholarships for military dependents and the first sergeant community fund. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Annual Tribute to the Troops tour
December 5, 2007 — MORE

Maria, a "Diva" from the World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., expresses her gratitude to an Airman from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron for assisting her with her bags Monday. Their personal luggage was palletized for their flight on a Charleston C-17 to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and on to Iraq for WWE's annual "Tribute to the Troops." This is the fifth year World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., and Armed Forces Entertainment have teamed together to bring entertainers overseas to visit military servicemembers at forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

New initiative offers education, training funds for military spouses
December 5, 2007 — Defense Secretary Robert Gates joined Labor Secretary Elaine Chao Nov. 14 in supporting a new initiative to help military spouses get the education and other credentials needed to pursue careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations. Secretary Gates praised the new Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative as a "landmark program that will... MORE

Team Charleston member retires after 33 years of civil service
December 5, 2007 — The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron said goodbye to one of their teammates Tuesday who retired after 33 years of service to Charleston AFB. Michael Holtsclaw, retiring as the 437 CES deputy chief of the Operations Flight, started his civil service career in October 1974 as an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic. He also served as a mechanical... MORE

Open Season Benefits on Charleston AFB
December 5, 2007 — Beginning this year, the Office of Personnel Management is changing the focus and name of the annual Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Open Season to a more inclusive Federal Benefits Open Season. Because of the recent addition of two benefit programs, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program and the Federal Flexible... MORE

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)