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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

Commanders Comments
January 9, 2007 — I can't express how proud I am of Team Charleston. Day in and day out you impress me with your drive and professionalism, both on and off duty. I'm extremely pleased that we ended the Thanksgiving holidays with zero major incidents. This speaks volumes about the way Team Charleston Airmen and civilians take care of each other. We're gearing up for... MORE

Diamond Notes - People Taking Care of People
January 9, 2007 — Happy holidays. These words are often spoken during this time of year. Yet, when it comes right down to it how many of us are willing to play a role to ensure someone has a happy holiday? Upon returning to work after the Thanksgiving holiday, I asked the usual question to those I came in contact with, "How was your Thanksgiving?" Most responded... MORE

Command Chief's Corner 12-22-06
January 9, 2007 — Good Morning Team Charleston! Hopefully you are taking full advantage of this Wingman Day. What a great opportunity to spend some time really getting to know your wingman. As I tell our newest Airmen during my First Term Airmen Center briefing, it is critical that you develop a close enough relationship with your wingman that you are able to detect... MORE

Commanders Comments
January 9, 2007 — Team Charleston, 2007 is almost here and what a phenomenal year we had in 2006. As we begin to reflect on the amazing accomplishments of the past year, I'd like to highlight some of the early 2007 award winners we've just received. The 437th Civil Engineer Squadron is a dynasty! It has once again been selected for the Air Mobility Command Curtin... MORE