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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)

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)