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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)

Children's Holiday Party
December 12, 2007 — MORE

Avery Strain, 5, son of Master Sgt. Justin Strain, shares his Christmas list with Santa during the Children's Holiday Party Saturday in Nose Dock 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa White)

SFS Airman receives AMC award
December 12, 2007 — A 437th Security Forces Squadron Airman was recently selected as one of 20 individuals for 2007 Air Mobility Command Security Forces Individual Award winners. Senior Airman Chrystal Pascalli, 437 SFS vehicle control NCO, was selected as the Outstanding Security Forces Support Staff Airman for AMC. She will now compete for the Air Force level... MORE

Senior Airman Chrystal Pascalli, 437th Security Forces Squadron vehicle control NCO, inspects the engine of a security forces? patrol vehicle. Airman Pascalli recently was selected as Air Mobility Command Security Forces Outstanding Security Forces Support Staff Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo)

SNCOs learn roles, responsibilities of first sergeants
December 12, 2007 — Twenty three Team Charleston senior NCOs were indoctrinated as Charleston AFB's newest additional "undershirts" Dec. 7 when they officially completed the week-long Additional Duty First Sergeant Seminar. Senior Master Sgt. James Woodham, First Sergeant Academy Director of education, said this class not only gave our senior NCOs an invaluable skill... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. James Woodham, First Sergeant Academy director of education, conducts training for 23 SNCOs Dec. 7 on first sergeant responsibilities while conducting dormitory rooms inspections on Charleston AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)