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437 MSG exec goes the distance, then keeps going
January 18, 2007 — Capt. Rick Mueller runs. And when he's done running he runs some more. Sometimes he runs all day. The 437th Mission Support Group executive officer's next big race could take him more than 20 hours to complete -- a 100-miler. Capt. Mueller is an ultrarunner, a runner who competes in events longer than a 26.2 mile marathon. However, he wasn't always... MORE

Capt. Rick Mueller, 437th Mission Support Group executive officer, competes in a half marathon in North Carolina in 2005. Captain Mueller is an extreme long-distance runner who will soon compete in his first 100-mile race.

Base offers free electronic filing for federal and state tax returns
January 18, 2007 — The Base Tax Center will soon open offering free tax preparation services to active-duty members, retirees, reservists and guard on active duty, military family members and Department of Defense civilians with an identification card. The BTC is located in Building 246, Room 125. The BTC will be open for full-service tax preparation from Jan. 22... MORE

Base announces January promotions
January 16, 2007 — Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on the recent promotions: To Airman: 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Michael Fisher, Jason Swegle and Brian Titze To Airman 1st Class 16th Airlift Squadron: Ross Ledonne 437 APS: Joshua Hypes and Robert Kellen 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Edward Henry, Dallas Hicks, Anastacia... MORE

Command Chief's Corner 1-12-07
January 16, 2007 — Good Morning Team Charleston! I pray that each of you had the opportunity to spend some well-deserved time with family and friends over the holidays. Thank you all for the tremendous effort you put forth each and every day of 2006. I know you will do the same in 2007 as we continue to save lives and deliver freedom and hope around the world. What... MORE

Commander's Comments 1-12-07
January 16, 2007 — Welcome back Team Charleston! I hope each of you had the opportunity to spend valuable quality time with your families and unwind after a busy and incredibly successful 2006. I know 2007 will bring many of the same challenges of the past year; I also know that you'll more than exceed my expectations and serve with excellence in all you do. Speaking... MORE

700 Charleston Airmen deploy; 14 AS returns home safely
January 16, 2007 — More than 700 Airmen from Charleston Air Force Base will deploy as part of Air Expeditionary Forces 5 and 6 in the next several weeks on four-month deployments to bases in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraq Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Airmen from career fields as diverse as explosive ordnance disposal technicians, air... MORE

Humvees are loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III at a forward operating base in Southwest Asia. The C-17 is with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. The squadron flew more than 1,200 sorties in July, delivering cargo and troops in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Ferguson)

Warrior of the Week - Senior Airman Rachelle Sloan
January 10, 2007 — Senior Airman Rachelle Sloan is a dental assistant with the 437th Medical Group, and has been stationed at Charleston Air Force Base for more than one year. She contributes to the Team Charleston by taking X-rays, assisting in surgery and cleaning teeth of Team Charleston Airmen. As a dental hygienist, Airman Sloan assists Airmen by educating them... MORE

Charleson News Briefs
January 10, 2007 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Representatives needed: The base legal office is currently looking for personnel to serve as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance representatives for Charleston AFB. VITA representatives provide basic income tax preparation services to active duty members, dependents and retirees. Volunteers will receive Internal Revenue... MORE

Diamond Notes - GTC Dos and Don'ts
January 9, 2007 — Have you ever been on a trip and attempted to use your personal credit card but were unable to because of reasons unknown? Well I have and it is not a pleasant experience. It may have been an honest mistake or it could have happened for not abiding by the bank's credit card policy. Many of us meticulously plan our trips down to the penny,... MORE

Command Chiefs Comments
January 9, 2007 — Hello Team Charleston! Hopefully your Thanksgiving was as special as mine. If you are like me, you have spent a couple of extra hours in the fitness center this week working off the deep fried turkey and extra helping of macaroni and cheese you consumed. Let me also add my special thanks to all of you for being such great wingmen. The entire team... MORE