News

Charleston receives new equipment for pre-deployment training
August 2, 2007 — Airmen at Charleston AFB are working to bring the latest in technology and realism to the Expeditionary Combat Skills Training course here. It is the goal of the 437th Security Forces Squadron trainers to make sure every Charleston Airman who participates in the course is ready and confident to deploy and prepared for all likely situations. ECST is... MORE

Airmen in Action: 437th Aerial Port Squadron
August 2, 2007 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Michael Purcell chains down a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected armored vehicle on a C-17 Globemaster III at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., for shipment to Iraq July 28. An estimated 3,500 MRAP vehicles are expected to be in Iraq by Dec. 31. Airman Purcell is assigned to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

First term Airmen pedal through spin class
August 2, 2007 — MORE

Jennifer Kindernay, 437th Mission Support Squadron NCO in charge of First Term Airmen Center, motivates her FTAC class to keep going during their spinning session at the base Fitness and Sports Center Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

Charleston Airmen receive new ABU
August 1, 2007 — MORE

Tech Sgt. Paul Hendrix, 1st Combat Camera Squadron maintenance craftsman, wears the new Airmen Battle Uniform while cleaning a camera on base Tuesday. The new ABU is expected to be available to Airmen at military clothing sales on Charleston AFB this November or December. Currently any Airmen who deploy are issued the ABU for deployment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Medical group to conduct youth physicals
August 1, 2007 — Before participating in team sports, children must receive clearance from a doctor to make sure they are physically fit to play the sport. The 437th Medical Group will be conducting youth physicals for family members ages nine to 19 the afternoon of Aug. 8. Call the appointment line at 963-6880 to make an appointment so the child can be prepared to... MORE

34 Airmen get new stripes
August 1, 2007 — Team Charleston salutes the following Airmen being promoted in August: To Airman: 1st Combat Camera Squadron: Stephanie Rubi 15th Airlift Squadron: Joshua Bischoff 437th Civil Engineer Squadron: Carey Grant 437th Communications Squadron: Jacquelene Misko 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Jarell Daniels 437th Medical Group: Jennifer Krewko and... MORE

Warrior of the week: Airman 1st Class Adam Konstanzer
August 1, 2007 — Airman 1st Class Adam Konstanzer is a security forces specialist with the 437th Security Forces Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for about seven months. As a security forces specialist, he is responsible for providing entry control point security and conducting law enforcement operations. He is also a graduate of the Phoenix Raven... MORE

Charleston rodeo team returns with awards
August 1, 2007 — MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- In a rousing final celebration, Air Mobility Rodeo 2007 awards were announced here July 27. The "best of the best" included teams from around the world. Charleston had a combined team of the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings participating in the competition this year. Rodeo, hosted by Air Mobility Command, is a... MORE

Airmen from the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings celebrate receiving the award for best C-17 maintenance team, best aerial refueling team and best C-17 airdrop aircrew
at the 2007 Rodeo on a C-17 after landing on the Charlesot AFB flightline Saturday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Aim high, Team Charleston, at the skeet and trap range
July 30, 2007 — MORE

Retired NBC art director Jim Nicholson fires at a clay pigeon during a skeet shooting game at the Charleston AFB's Skeet and Trap Range Wednesday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Charleston sends-off rodeo team
July 25, 2007 — MORE

Master Sgt. Christopher Owens, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation technician is given a high five as he walks to a C-17 minutes before taking off to McCord AFB, Wash., for the 2007 AMC Rodeo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)