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Warrior of the Week: Master Sgt. Sean Houlihan
July 22, 2009 — Master Sgt. Sean Houlihan is a member of the 437th Airlift Wing and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for about one-and-a-half years. He is currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to a classified location in Afghanistan with a U.S. Special Operations Command Task Force, where he is the Deputy Public Affairs Officer. Sergeant... MORE

Master Sgt. Sean Houlihan is currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to a classified location in Afghanistan with a U.S. Special Operations Command Task Force, where he is the Deputy Public Affairs Officer.

News briefs
July 22, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to airlift.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 Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Charles Hughes Jr., July 24 at noon in... MORE

AADD: changes, challenges, how to get involved
July 22, 2009 — The Airmen Against Drunk Driving council welcomed its newest council officers July 24 to take on the leadership responsibilities of the AADD volunteer program. The new election of AADD officers is the first of several changes envisioned to take place this year. The program's mission, "Wingmen saving lives," will remain the same, said Tech. Sgt... MORE

News briefs
July 15, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to airlift.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 Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Kolva July 17 at 10 a.m. in... MORE

Hurricane Hunters prep for upcoming storm season
July 10, 2009 — Members of the Air Force Reserve Command's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron deployed to their detachment in St. Croix recently to fly training missions over the Caribbean in preparation for the 2009 hurricane season. Unit Airmen are part of the 403rd Wing located at Keesler AFB, Miss., and are the only Department of Defense unit currently... MORE

Staff Sgt. Karon Evans washes the flight deck windows on a Hurricane Hunter WC-130J Hercules before a training mission leaving St. Croix, V.I. Sergeant Evans is a crew chief assigned to the 403rd Wing from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The training mission covered the Air Force Reserve Command's weather reconnaissance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)

‘The right thing to do’ with universal waste
July 8, 2009 — Approximately 739 facilities on Charleston AFB require a constant pulse of electricity to make the air mobility mission possible. Small and easily overlooked electrical products, such as light bulbs and batteries, provide the simplest of everyday functions to Charleston AFB and have a few requirements of their own - mandated by federal law... MORE

Hurricane tip of the week
July 8, 2009 — Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is key for everyone's safety. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather and staying safe. This week's... MORE

News briefs
July 8, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to airlift.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. Change of Commands 437th Operations Support Squadron change of command: Lt. Col. Richard Moore Jr., will relinquish command to Lt. Col. James... MORE

Commander's Comments
July 2, 2009 — July 4th is a celebration of our independence and the forging of a new path for a nation. I am reminded of the sacrifices our nation has made so we may enjoy the hallowed sanctities of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. President Lincoln spoke of patriotism not only as pride in where one lives, but the fortitude of conviction in a life... MORE

Col. John Wood and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey pose for a group photo with Charleston AFBs newest chief master sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Frank and the base's first sergeants. Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Ivery is the 437 AW command chief and Chief Master Sgt. Frank is a member of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

News briefs
July 1, 2009 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to airlift.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. 4th Of July Celebrations: Mount Pleasant: 13th Annual 4th of July Blast at Patriot's Point 4 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $5 after 5 p.m... MORE