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Charleston AFB hosts WWII Flying Tigers annual reunion
May 2, 2007 — The Flying Tigers, a highly decorated fighter group during WWII, held a reunion here recently. Fourteen of the original American Volunteer Group, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, met on base to reunite, see the Team Charleston mission and tell their story to base Airmen April 27. The Flying Tigers and their family members were welcomed by Col. Glen... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Rod Benefiel, 437th Maintenance Group production superintendent, talks with a family member of one of the Flying Tigers on a C-17 during the reunion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Hymas)

Starlifter Lanes’ Gets a “Face Lift”
May 2, 2007 — One of the oldest buildings on Charleston Air Force Base just finished receiving a "facelift."The Starlifter Lanes Bowling Center, named after the C-141 Starlifter and a strong part of Charleston's heritage, now has brick exterior to match the common base décor. The contractor literally wrapped the previously galvanized steel building in a wall of... MORE

The grand reopening of Starlifter Lanes will be held May 10 at 9 am.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment May 14.
May 2, 2007 — It is time once again to participate in our annual environmental, safety and occupational health compliance assessment. In preparation, an internal cross-functional team of area experts comprised of Airmen from the 437th and the 315th Airlift Wings will be visiting numerous organizations throughout the base from May 14 - 18 to review our... MORE

Construction Update
May 2, 2007 — Base Theater complete interior and exterior renovation: Current contract completion date: June. Military family housing demolition: MFH demolition continues in south housing and Lawson Drive. 237 houses under contract, 106 completed. Estimated completion date: September. Military family housing construction phase 4: Water, sewer, gas line complete... MORE

Charleston AFB justice files
May 2, 2007 — Articles 15 Members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during March. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being given the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds a military member... MORE

26 Airmen get new stripes during ceremony
May 2, 2007 — 26 Airmen get new stripes during ceremony Team Charleston salutes the following Airmen being promoted in April. To Airman: 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Melissa Batson 437th Security Forces Squadron: Stanley Garland To Airman 1st Class: 14th Airlift Squadron: Tyson Cater 15th Airlift Squadron: Joseph Braunwarth 16th Airlift Squadron: Shaun Halsor 437... MORE

437 MDG accepts challenge to meet patients' needs
May 2, 2007 — In the past, the 437th Medical Group has been challenged to meet its patients' needs for appointments and information. Patients frequently encountered delays in getting appointments, getting call-backs, prescription refills or test results. The Lean approach is being used to work solutions to these problems. In December, the group held a week-long... MORE

News Briefs
May 2, 2007 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Group will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Lawrence Strother today at 1 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For additional information, contact Capt. Johnnie Dean at 963-4539. Retirement: The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Mark Bowers today at... MORE

17 AS one step away from national AFA award
May 2, 2007 — A Charleston C-17 squadron is the Air Force's nominee for the 2007 Air Force Association David C. Schilling Award. The 17th Airlift Squadron will compete for the award at the national level and could become part of a group of former winners that includes Capt. James Jabara, the world's first jet ace, and the crew of the first Space Shuttle... MORE

‘Pamper Yourself’ for Military Spouse Appreciation Day
April 25, 2007 — "Pamper yourself" is the theme for this year's Military Spouse Appreciation Day events May 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Flight. Military Spouse Appreciation Day, the Friday before Mother's Day, was established in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan to recognize the many contributions and sacrifices military spouses make every... MORE