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38 Airmen receive new stripes
September 19, 2007 — Team Charleston salutes the following Airmen being promoted in September: To Airman: 437th Civil Engineer Squadron: Juan Ayon Loza and Nicole Hunt To Airman 1st Class: 14th Airlift Squadron: Matthew Raboin 15th Airlift Squadron: Adam Niespodziani 16th Airlift Squadron: Michael Anderson 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Donald Barnec, Kyle Hauser, Megan... MORE

Airmen Against Drunk Driving steps up to save lives
September 19, 2007 — The Airmen of Charleston AFB have saved 137 lives so far this year but wish they could save more. Airmen Against Drunk Driving started at Charleston AFB in 2004. From the time the group started, they have saved lives on Friday and Saturday nights by volunteering to drive home intoxicated Airmen, Department of Defense employees and spouses. "I enjoy... MORE

Airmen in Action
September 19, 2007 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Jason Golden, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist and cargo processor, attaches a chain to a crane cable to remove a 40-foot container from a flatbed truck Sept. 13 at the aerial port. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

CAFB 5K Fit Run
September 19, 2007 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Joseph VonDohlen, 15 Airlift Squadron, finishes the run for the Commanders Fitness Challegenge Sept. 14 on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Nearly 600 in attendance for Dale Carnegie Presentations
September 19, 2007 — Charleston AFB hosted a consultant with the Dale Carnegie Training organization, for two sessions on "The 3 C's of Communication and Its Impact on Team Charleston." The training was held at the club on Tuesday for Team Charleston members and was split into a morning and afternoon session. Jim Geffert has been associated with Dale Carnegie Training... MORE

Jim Geffert, consultant with the Dale Carnegie Training organization, speaks to Charleston AFB team members at the Charleston Club Sept. 19 as part of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katie Gieratz)

Warrior of the week: Airman Cecilia Sanchez Castro
September 19, 2007 — Airman Cecilia Sanchez Castro is a food service apprentice with the 437th Services Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston for eight months. As a food services specialist, she is responsible for preparing approximately 75 flight meals a day for the C-17 aircrews and flightline support Airmen. "I enjoy preparing box lunches for the aircraft... MORE

LSEP team observes and rates Charleston Airmen
September 19, 2007 — Members of the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings scored satisfactory during the Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Program inspections held on base from Sept. 10 to 14. The LSEP team is based out of Headquarters Air Mobility Command at Scott AFB, Ill. This 50-person team is comprised of Airmen from other AMC bases including McGuire AFB, N.J.,... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Steve Ferrell, HQ/AMC LSEP superintendent, and Master Sgt. Russell Robinson, HQ/AMC LSEP vehicle fleet manager, evaluate Airman 1st Class Jacob Thomas as he replaces an oil pan and gasket for a warehouse tug on base Sept. 14 as part of the LSEP inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa White)

Base Youth master Tae Kwon Do
September 13, 2007 — MORE

Brandon Pugh, 9, son of Master Sgt. Shawn Pugh, and David Turasov, 7, son of Tech. Sgt. Randall Gillum, do kicking exercises to warm up for Tae Kwon Do class at the base Youth Programs Center Wednesday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

News briefs
September 12, 2007 — SpotlightRetirement: The 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Peggy Miller Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Danny Campbell at 963-5881. Around the base Transition assistance program 3-day workshop: The Airman and Family Readiness Flight will be... MORE

Airmen celebrate 60th anniversary at Air Force ball
September 12, 2007 — More than 1,000 Charleston Airmen from the 315th and 437th Airlift Wings, Department of Defense civilians and family members came together for the Air Force Ball Sept. 8 at the Embassy Suites North Charleston. The Air Force ball is an annual Air Force-wide tradition to celebrate the heritage and history of the Air Force. This year celebrated the... MORE

Airmen dance the night away while enjoying the music by Plane Jane at the annual Air Force Ball held at the Embassy Suites North Charleston Saturday. More than 1,000 Team Charleston members came together to celebrate the Air Force's 60th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)