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Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Alejandro Trevino
April 17, 2007 — Airman 1st Class Alejandro Trevino 437th Aeromedical Dental Squadron Airman 1st Class Alejandro Trevino is a public health technician with the 437th Aeromedical Dental Squadron. He has been stationed at Charleston AFB for a year-and-a-half. As a public health technician, Airman Trevino ensures Charleston Airmen are medically prepared for... MORE

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April 17, 2007 — Around the base Vice wing commander farewell dinner: The 437th Airlift Wing is hosting a farewell dinner for Col. Steven and Mrs. Jill Harrison May 2 at 6 p.m. in the Charleston Club. The Harrison family will be departing for Dover AFB, Del., May 4 with a change of command scheduled for May 8. For additional information, contact Diane Chancey at... MORE

437 LRS streamlines C-17 wheel and tire movement
April 17, 2007 — In today's Air Force, there are Air Expeditionary Force deployments, manning shortages and budget shortfalls. Team Charleston's 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron has recognized the need to apply Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century to day-to-day operations. The resulting process improvements allow Charleston AFB to continue to provide... MORE

Mother and daughter's worlds collide at 30,000 feet
April 11, 2007 — An Air Force reservist had an opportunity few Air Force parents get during an aeromedical evacuation mission from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Andrews AFB, Md. Master Sgt. Vivian Caraviello, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron nurse, was able to fly the mission alongside her daughter, Stefanie Caraviello, who was onboard the same flight... MORE

Combat Camera Airmen receive best in DOD honors
April 11, 2007 — A photojournalist and a videographer from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron here have been recognized as the best in the Department of Defense. Tech Sgt. Jeremy Lock was named Military Photographer of the Year and Tech. Sgt. Gary Burdett was named Military Videographer of the Year. They received these honors over hundreds of their peers from all... MORE

Soldiers in training from Foxtrot Company, 2-13th Infantry Regiment prepare to run the "Fit to Win" obstacle course on Dec. 5 while going through Army Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, S.C. This is one of several winning photos by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Lock, 1st Combat Camera Squadron photographer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Lock)

Maintenance Group embraces AFSO 21
April 11, 2007 — The 437th Maintenance Group received valuable training in Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century that will help them eliminate waste in the process. They participated in courses taught by AFSO 21 consultants from Dover AFB here Mar. 26 to Mar 30. The training was part of the MXG's effort to increase Charleston aircraft maintainer's... MORE

Sexual assault victims can seek help
April 11, 2007 — Providing first-class care to a victim, regardless of where he or she is located, constitutes the core of the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. In order to provide consistent levels of care to victims, sexual assault response coordinators and victim advocates respond to assaults and ensure the appropriate level... MORE

Charleston AFB kicks off youth baseball season
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Parker Hula, 9, son of Lt. Col. Russell and Liz Hula, scores a run for the Cubs in their game against the White Sox April 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa Harper)

Warrior of the Week
April 11, 2007 — Senior Airman Brien Oxford is a Phoenix Raven with the 437th Security Forces Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB since June. As a Phoenix Raven member, he is a specially trained Airman dedicated to providing security for Air Mobility Command's aircraft that transit to high terrorist and criminal threat areas. He contributes to Team... MORE

Senior Airman Brien Oxford (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa Harper)

Law enforcement agencies conduct four-hour manhunt for gate runner
April 11, 2007 — Security Forces Airmen and the Charleston County Sheriff's Department conducted a four-hour manhunt for an individual who illegally gained access to Charleston AFB Mar. 31. At 6:20 a.m., Senior Airman Pimentel, an installation entry controller assigned to the 437th Security Forces Squadron, had a vehicle approach his gate and upon making contact... MORE