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Warrior of the week: Senior Airman Brandon Brown
October 3, 2007 — Senior Airman Brandon Brown is a security forces controller for the 437th Security Forces Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for one year. As a security forces controller, he is responsible for receiving calls and dispatching security patrols to the respective trouble spots for a range of incidents from traffic accidents to domestic... MORE

Charleston teens, families show off talents
October 3, 2007 — MORE

Elliot Schupp, 16, son of Chief Master Sgt. Coleman Schupp, performs "Your Touch" at the 2007 Family and Teen Talent Contest Sept. 28 at the Charleston AFB Youth Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

Team Charleston mourns loss of 14 AS fallen pelican
September 26, 2007 — A 14th Airlift Squadron Airman passed away September 21 after being involved in a fatal motorcycle accident off base. "Airman 1st Class Michael Thompkins was a very easy-going guy," said Airman 1st Class Frank Quezada, Mike's roommate. "He loved talking about and working on his car and his motorcycle all the time. He was a great person and friend... MORE

CES defeats CS in intramural volleyball
September 26, 2007 — MORE

The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron defeats the 437th Communications Squadron in two close games of volleyball scoring 25-17 and 25-23 Tuesday night at the Fitness and Sports Ceneter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

Members of Charleston honor heroes of past on observance day
September 26, 2007 — MORE

The above pictured former prisoners of war were held captive in various parts of Europe and Korea during their service in the military. Members of Team Charleston participated in numerous events on base during the 2007 National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices they made for their country. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Lock)

Team Charleston saves lives
September 26, 2007 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Jessica Orozco, 437th Maintenance Squadron AGE mechanic, gets her arm wrapped by Faye Holmes, American Red Cross phlebotomist, after she gave blood. Members of Team Charleston donated 82 pints of blood during the blood drive Wednesday in the Fitness & Sports Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa White)

Airmen in Action
September 26, 2007 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Scott Rowland, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flightline support specialist, grabs a headset from the wall for a customer in the consolidated tool kit room on Charleston AFB Wednesday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa White)

News briefs
September 26, 2007 — Wing Fitness Challenge Oct. 5: The following describes the planned activities for the Commander's Fitness Challenge to be held at the softball fields near the static display by the Rivers Avenue gate. Kickball is the designated game: The game will be conducted tournament style with single elimination. Team composition: Each squadron will be... MORE

Charleston members to participate on Air Force rugby team
September 26, 2007 — The Air Force Rugby team will once again set foot on Camp Lejeune, N.C., in quest of their fifth championship in seven years with two members from Charleston AFB. Combining precision with determination and sound play, Lt. Col. Dan Lockert, Air Force Rugby coach, and 25 of the best rugby players the Air Force has to offer will be poised to defeat... MORE

Senior Airman James Hubby, 437th Comptroller Squadron and member of the Air Force rugby team, dodges a Marine during the 2006 Armed Forces Rugby Championship at Camp Lejeune, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Scott Foley)

Bronze Star awarded to 437 AMXS chief
September 26, 2007 — A member of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was honored with a Bronze Star for his accomplishments during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom in a ceremony at the Charleston Club Sept. 17. Chief Master Sgt. Howard Wilson III, an aircraft maintenance superintendent for the 437 AMXS, was presented the award by Gen. Norton Schwartz, United... MORE