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Law restricts loan options for military and their families
October 3, 2007 — The Predatory Lending Regulation, 32 Code of Federal Regulations Part 232, was officially implemented Sunday to place a cap on interest rates for military members at an annual percentage rate of 36. The regulation's purpose is to protect servicemembers and their families from predatory loans and will impact payday, rent-to-own and...

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...

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

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...

CES defeats CS in intramural volleyball
September 26, 2007 —

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

Team Charleston saves lives
September 26, 2007 —

Airmen in Action
September 26, 2007 —

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...

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...