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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,... MORE

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... MORE

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,... MORE

Combat Cameraman named AMC’s Airman of the Year
April 18, 2007 — An Airman from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron received the Air Mobility Command Airman of the Year award at a ceremony April 5 at Scott AFB, Ill. Staff Sgt. Richard Rose was honored by more than 200 people from AMC bases at the ceremony and will now represent AMC at the Air Force-level competition. He was chosen as Airman of the Year out of... MORE

Charleston providing C-17 training for Canadian Air Force maintainers
April 18, 2007 — Members of the 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 5, are training 24 Royal Canadian Air Force mechanics how to maintain C-17s at the squadron's training facilities here. This is the first of four RCAF groups which will be trained for four months each at Charleston AFB. Each group is scheduled to graduate and be ready for the reception of four new... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Michael Roberts, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 communication, navigation and mission systems instructor, explains what Cpl. Steve Hart and Sergeant Maurice Dorrington, Royal Canadian Air Force 429th Squadron avionics technicians, should look for on the electrical panel as they apply electrical power to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa Harper)

Airmen in Action
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Staff Sgt. Zentra Choice, 437th Mission Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, counsels Senior Airman Akeem Parks, 6th Logisitics Readiness Squadron, on his simultaed feedback session April 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

Charleston loadmaster maxes 10,000-hour mark
April 17, 2007 — A 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster now wears a badge of distinction very few loadmasters receive -- an Air Mobility Command custom patch displaying the number 10,000. After 25 years of service, Master Sgt. Joseph Maxey surpassed 10,000 flying hours April 3 during an airlift mission to Afghanistan while deployed with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift... MORE

Master Sgt. Joe Maxey (left), 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster helps push palletized cargo into a C-17 Globemaster from a 60K loader. Sergeant Maxey surpassed the milestone of 10,000 flying hours Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

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

News briefs
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