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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...

‘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...

Child honored as Team Charleston's Pilot for a Day
April 25, 2007 — Team Charleston hosted the Pilot for a Day program for the 17th Airlift Squadron's youngest honorary pilot April 20. Zachary Moore, three-and-a-half-year-old son of Capt. Christopher Moore, 437th Airlift Wing chief of public affairs, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 18 months and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment at the Medical...

Airmen in Action
April 25, 2007 —

News briefs
April 25, 2007 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Communications Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Michael Heckendorn today at 1 p.m. in building 60. For additional information, contact Master Sgt. Isaac Spencer at 963-8267. Retirement: The 437th Maintenance Group will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Lawrence Strother May 4 at...

Motorcycle Safety Program up and running
April 25, 2007 — Ten new Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoaches were recently certified to conduct Basic and Experienced Rider Courses for the base. Stuart Wyatt, 437th Airlift Wing ground safety manager, was among members from several base units that received their training and certification. "Col. Glen Joerger, 437th Airlift Wing commander, emphasizes the fact...

Charleston AFB Braves tie Summerville Majors 8-8
April 25, 2007 —

437 AMXS & AFSO 21: ‘Phase 2 Plus, follow me!’
April 25, 2007 — Few would argue that in today's Air Force, training is the foundation of everything we do. It is the bedrock of every mission accomplished, in every career field and in every unit around the globe. In many career fields such as pararescue and security forces, proper training can mean the difference between life and death. In aircraft maintenance,...

Competitors set for Rodeo 2007
April 25, 2007 — More than 55 U.S. and international teams will participate in Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007 July 22 to 28 at McChord AFB, Wash. The competition focuses on readiness and features airdrop, air refueling and other events showcasing security forces, aerial port operations, maintenance and aeromedical evacuation. Charleston AFB has one blended team...

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Gregory Ford
April 25, 2007 — Staff Sgt. Gregory Ford is a C-17 evaluator loadmaster with the 16th Airlift Squadron. He has been stationed at Charleston AFB for six years. As an evaluator loadmaster, Sergeant Ford ensures Charleston's loadmasters are properly trained to follow technical data and operate in a safe manner. His additional duties include special operations,...