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News briefs
October 21, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 437aw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication. Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Reginald Glover Oct. 23 at... MORE

Airmen saving lives
October 19, 2009 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Daigerrys Leon prepares to give blood while Ashia Smalls sterilizes her forearm during a 437th Medical Group sponsored blood drive at the Fitness and Sports Center here Oct. 14. The Red Cross provided phlebotomists to take blood. For each Airman who donated, up to three lives can be saved. Airman Leon is a readiness journeyman with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron and Ms. Smalls is a phlebotomist with the Red Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Facing the facts of teen dating violence
October 19, 2009 — According to the National Teen Dating Violence Prevention Initiative, teens are more likely to be victims of intimate abuse than adults. With a rate of abuse nearly triple that of any other age group, females ages 16 to 24 are the most vulnerable. This abuse also increases the risk for substance abuse issues, weight control issues, risky sexual... MORE

Don’t be a victim of identity theft
October 19, 2009 — In the course of a busy day, you may write a check at the grocery store, charge tickets to a ball game, rent a car, mail tax returns, change cell phone service providers or apply for a credit card. Chances are these everyday transactions are done without a second's thought, but an identity thief is always planning and always looking for an easy... MORE

Starlifter band to perform at command 'ICON' final competition
October 15, 2009 — This year's contestants for the AMC Icon finals will sing along with a live band - AMC's own Starlifter from the Air Force Band of Mid America. For the upcoming finals at the Scott Club, 6:30-9 p.m. CST, Thursday, Oct. 22, the prospect of live accompaniment promises to energize both the audience and contestants alike. Starlifter also will play 2-3... MORE

News briefs
October 14, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 437aw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication. Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Reginald Glover Oct. 23 at... MORE

Domestic violence’s effect on children
October 13, 2009 — According to the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, there are approximately 8.8 million children in the U.S. at risk for exposure to domestic violence every year. Exposure includes seeing or hearing the actual abuse, as well as witnessing the after effects of the abuse, such as the holes in walls or the bruises... MORE

AADD offers 24/7 assistance
October 7, 2009 — Briefing after briefing, time and time again, constantly the same thing is heard, don't drink and drive. Yet, somehow it happens. Because people get behind the wheel of the vehicle with the belief it won't happen to them. Charleston has had 11 driving under the influence's this year alone. What can Team Charleston do to prevent this from happening?... MORE

News briefs
October 6, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 437aw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication. Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Aeromedical Dental Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Capt. Luis Morales Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. in the... MORE

Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
October 5, 2009 — Domestic abuse is an important issue which affects our families, the base community and the Air Force. In an effort to prevent crimes and help victims, October has been named Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. According to the Family Violence Prevention fund: · Nearly one in four women in the U.S. report being a victim of domestic violence at some... MORE