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Team Charleston dedicates training room to former member
May 23, 2007 — A 437th Aerial Port Squadron training room was named in honor of a former Charleston Airman May 18 in building 174. Michael Joiner, former 437 APS Mobility Flight superintendent, passed away in December 2005 after a long battle with cancer. "Michael Joiner loved being a member of the Air Force," said Master Sgt. Todd Bellamy, 437 APS Expeditionary... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Anthony Clark
May 23, 2007 — Staff Sgt. Anthony Clark is the assistant NCO in charge of network operations with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for six years. As a network operator, he provides 24/7 network support with a primary focus on file server availability and desktop support for the 1 CTCS. He also maintains and updates combat... MORE

Former operations officer takes command of 14 AS
May 23, 2007 — The 14th Airlift Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here May 9. Lt. Col. "Buddy" Czubaj, previously the 14 AS operations officer, replaced Lt. Col. Ricky Rupp. Colonel Rupp's next duty will be as the military assistant to the Executive Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon. Colonel Czubaj was born in Buffalo,... MORE

Team Charleston mourns loss of 437 AMXS Airman
May 23, 2007 — A 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron technical sergeant passed away May 19 after a tractor accident at his home. Tech. Sgt. Eon-Paul Harry was pulling a tree out of the ground when the tractor jerked and rolled on top of him. Sergeant Harry was pulling the tree out because he was working on building an airstrip next to the house where he lived... MORE

Three of Charleston's finest receive Citation of Honor
May 17, 2007 — The Citation of Honor was awarded to three Charleston AFB Airmen at the 2006 South Carolina Air Force Association awards ceremony at the Ft. Jackson NCO Club, Fort Jackson, S.C., May 5. Capt. Daniel Lang, 437th Operations Support Squadron wing combat tactics pilot, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ward, 315th Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance journeyman... MORE

Airmen in Action
May 17, 2007 — MORE

Maj. Thomas Riley, 437th Medical Group general dentist, fixes a chipped tooth on Senior Airman Matthew Anderson, 437 MDG bioenvironmental engineering technician, while assisted by Staff Sgt. Alex Garcia, 437 MDG dental assistant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

437 SFS participates in National Police Week
May 16, 2007 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Cristy Cross, Senior Airman Terrence Bowers and Airman 1st Class Kenneth Taylor, 437th Security Forces Squadron, lower the flag during a formal retreat ceremony here May 11 as part of National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty)

News briefs
May 16, 2007 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Group will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Tom Hunt today at 2 p.m. in the education center. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Patrick Dumka at 963-4116. Retirement: The 315th Airlift Wing will host a retirement ceremony for Chaplain (Col.) John Caparisos Thursday at 10 a.m. in... MORE

101 Critical days kicks off with intense demonstrations
May 16, 2007 — The 101 Critical Days of Summer will kick off with a dramatic and gripping program that will show Team Charleston what its like to be the victim of a trauma scene. Street Smart by Stay Alive From Education will be held at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Hurricane Gym in the fitness and sports center. This demonstration is mandatory for... MORE

As part of the 101 Critical Day of Summer kickoff, two paramedics will demonstrate to the audience what it's like to be a victim at a trauma scene.(Courtesy photo)

Charleston Airman to spend 24 hours on a treadmill for charity
May 16, 2007 — In an effort to raise money for a cancer charity, a Charleston Airman will be spending a full day on a treadmill. Capt. Rick Mueller, 437th Mission Support Group executive officer, has set a goal to run at least 70 miles in 24 hours. He'll run from 9 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday at the Fitness and Sports Center here. "I've done so many races in... MORE