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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

Aerial porters save lives by moving air cargo in Iraq
May 16, 2007 — Sixty-eight Airmen from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron have returned recently from deployments to Iraq. There are currently 41 Airmen who are still deployed on missions that include one of the largest cargo hubs in the region where many important and useful supplies get dispersed to our troops in the Area of Responsibility. Moving supplies,... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Tom Luke coordinates the offload of a C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., April 21 at at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. Since January, Airmen assigned to the 438th Aerial Port Flight have processed more than 32,000 passengers, 15,528 tons of cargo and more than 2,600 aircraft keeping nearly 12,000 American servicemembers off the roads in convoys. Sergeant Luke is a day shift supervisor with the 438th APF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)

Up-armored vehicles save lives in attacks
May 16, 2007 — Defense Secretary Robert Gates is exploring ways to speed up the timetable for getting more Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles to troops in Iraq. Secretary Gates told reporters during yesterday's Pentagon news conference that he's impressed by what he's read about the MRAPs and the improved troop protection they offer over up-armored Humvees... MORE

AFSO 21 improves Total Force processes
May 16, 2007 — No doubt, almost everyone has heard about Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century by now and its philosophy for leaning out processes and getting rid of time-consuming portions. Just in case you've been under a rock or in hiding, AFSO 21 is a new program initiated by the secretary of the Air Force for doing just that - stream-lining our... MORE