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Warrior of the week: Airman 1st Class Stephen McFate
September 4, 2007 — Airman 1st Class Stephen McFate is an aerospace maintenance journeyman with the 437th Maintenance Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB since December 2005. As an aerospace maintenance journeyman assigned to the wheel and tire shop, he is responsible for rebuilding tires sent to the shop by the C-17 flight maintenance crews. He inspects... MORE

Airmen invited to “do something amazing”
September 4, 2007 — As part of the "Do Something Amazing" national advertising campaign, Air Force officials are offering Airmen the opportunity to submit videos showing Air Force members in action, and the best videos will be posted to the official Web site -- www.dosomethingamazing.com. To submit a video for consideration, Airmen simply have to click on the Web site... MORE

As part of the "Do Something Amazing" national advertising campaign, Air Force officials are offering Airmen the opportunity to submit videos showing Air Force members in action, the best of which will be posted to the official Web site at www.dosomethingamazing.com. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Charleston Airmen join Airmen from around world at AFSA Conference
August 29, 2007 — The Air Force Sergeants Association met to discuss issues Airmen are facing in the Air Force for a week starting Aug. 19 at a conference in Orlando, Fla. "Air Force professional organizations are important to Air Force people and the mission," said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley. "These organizations enhance the professional... MORE

Master Sgt. Kendrick Mast, 437th Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant, asks a question during the 13th Annual First Sergeants Conference held in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Airmen in Action
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Senior Airmen Susan Snyder, 437th Operations Support Squadron weather forecast journeyman, fills out a mission execution forecast form at the Charleston AFB weather flight office for an aircrew before they go on a flight Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Charleston Airmen help in GWOT
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A C-17 crew from the 14th Airlift Squadron delivers passengers, equipment and supplies to Southwest Asia Aug. 1. This mission provided support for the arrival of members from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing, "The Green Mountain Boys," in a deployed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. William Brown)

Base offering free Air Force Ball tickets to Airmen
August 29, 2007 — The Air Force Ball is being held Sept. 8 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. To make this event affordable for Airmen E-4 and below, the base is giving away free tickets. Any Airmen who are interested should get with their squadron representative or first sergeant for more information. Also, to help out members of Team Charleston, the base's... MORE

K-9s receive top-notch training and care for readiness
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Staff Sgt. Max Soto, 437th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, helps Rony, a military working dog, during routine controlled aggression training on Charleston AFB, Monday. K-9s are trained to obey commands by a specific trainer and are also cared for as if they were any other military member so they can assist in security demands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

35 Airmen graduate from ALS at Charleston AFB
August 29, 2007 — Thirty-five Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Class 07-F Aug. 23 at the Consolidated Club. Senior Airman Michael LaRoche from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron earned the John L. Levitow Award and was presented with this honor during the graduation dinner. The distinguished graduates were Staff Sgt. Burt Traynor from the 1st... MORE

Charleston Airmen help coach Special Olympics soccer
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Taylor Harrell, 437th Operations Group, helps and encourages Emily, a Dorchester Dragon Special Olympics soccer player, during the Special Olympics soccer kickoff event at the Summerfield Soccer Club Saturday. Harrell volunteers every Saturday as a coach for the team. (U.S. Air Force Photo/A1C Cynthia Spalding)

News briefs
August 29, 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. Around the base RiverDogs military appreciation night: The Charleston RiverDogs baseball team is having a... MORE