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Crowning achievement: student hire contends for Miss South Carolina title
September 26, 2007 — One of the 315th Airlift Wing's own will be competing against approximately 60 other contestants for the title of Miss South Carolina USA 2007. Larchinee Turner, administrative clerk for the 315 AW Logistics Readiness Flight will contend for the crown on November 16 at the Performing Arts Center in North Charleston. The winner of the Miss South... MORE

Larchinee Turner, 315th Airlift Wing Logistics Readiness Flight administrative clerk, has been selected to compete for the Miss South Carolina USA 2007 crown on November 16. (Courtesy photo)

Warrior of the week: Staff Sgt. Deolinda Lindley
September 26, 2007 — Staff Sgt. Deolinda Lindley is the unit fitness program manager for the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for five years. As the unit fitness program manager, she is responsible for conducting the annual fitness program for approximately 380 Airmen as well as maintaining fitness records for each Airman. She... MORE

News briefs
September 19, 2007 — Spotlight Retirement: 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. Retirement: The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Jeff Phipps... MORE

4 stars for MRAPs
September 19, 2007 — MORE

Gen. Norton Schwartz, United States Transportation Command commander, takes a look inside a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle as he toured the 437th Aerial Port Squadron during his visit to the base Monday. MRAPs are news vehicles being sent overseas to aid Marines and Soldiers in the Global War on Terrorism(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

Charleston Airmen prepare for deployment
September 19, 2007 — MORE

Airmen from Charleston AFB process the line before heading to a deployment Sept. 13 at the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron headquarters building on Charleston AFB. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Lock)

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)