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100 days to a new you
June 30, 2009 — What would you do if you only had 100 days to live? Most answers would probably be along the lines of emptying your bank accounts, partying and having a good ole' time. Some people would probably try to make amends for past wrongs, etc. You see where I am going with this? Nobody thinks of fitness. Maybe we should. The body you are currently living... MORE

News briefs
June 24, 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 Command 437th Security Forces Squadron change of command: Lt. Col. Seth McKee with relinquish command to Maj. Christopher Callis... MORE

Web site to open sign-ups for Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers
June 24, 2009 — The Defense Department signed off June 22 on policies and procedures service members will use to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or children, a Pentagon official said June 23. According to Bob Clark, the Pentagon's assistant director for accessions policy, eligible service members will be able to register their... MORE

Entomologists relocate reptile from Hunley Park
June 24, 2009 — A base couple had a close encounter June 19 with a five-and-a-half foot long male alligator who wandered into Hunley Park base housing after several days of heavy rainfall. Kyndal Wiggins, a receptionist with the Airman and Family Readiness Center here, spotted the reptile near her home and immediately phoned her husband, Senior Airman Brandon... MORE

Anthony Mincey uses an animal control pole to restrain an alligator in Hunley Park base housing June 19. The alligator was caught and released into swamplands beyond the Building 2000 area on base. Mr. Mincey is the entomology shop foreman with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melvin Penaflorida)

PCS policy changes promote stability, quality of life
June 24, 2009 — Air Force officials have modified two permanent change of station policies to give Airmen more flexible assignment options and better force development opportunities. The time-on-station requirement for government funded joint-spouse assignments, where military couples are assigned, when possible, to a location where they can live in the same... MORE

315 AW helps families with Yellow Ribbon program
June 23, 2009 — Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing are getting a new helping hand after returning from a long deployment. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, a national combat veteran reintegration program, is charged with providing National Guard and Reserve members and their families with sufficient information, services, referral and proactive outreach... MORE

Senior Master Sergeant Linda Sturgeon, a reservist with the 315th Airlift Wing, and her husband Gary participate in the 315 AW’s first Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program conducted at Myrtle Beach, S.C. for reservists and their families.

Commander's Commentary
June 18, 2009 — Leadership is a word you hear often in our Air Force. Harry Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, is one leader that comes to mind when you think of leading through challenging times. As you know, President Truman was at our nation's helm and led us through the end of World War II. I was recently reminded of one of his famous quotes... MORE

Col. Wood presents Master Sgt. Joel Culbreath and his wife Debbie with a Yard of the Month certificate. The friendly competition between neighbors encourages base housing residents to take pride in their yards. Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Sergeant Culbreath is a member of the 437th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

News briefs
June 17, 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 Command 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron change of command: Lt. Col. James Petrick will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Stevan... MORE

Drive responsibly, use personal risk management
June 16, 2009 — During the 101 Critical Days of Summer, which began Memorial Day weekend and wraps up Labor Day weekend, we sometimes become complacent in our driving skills and attitudes. People think accidents and incidents only happen to "the other person." When I was writing this, it was originally intended to focus on common traffic violations at Charleston... MORE

A vehicle races along the roadway just outside the Dorchester Road main gate here June 17. According to base security forces, motorists are reminded to remain prepared every day while traveling the streets and highways. The majority of traffic violations are speeding, not using a seatbelt, running stop signs and improper backing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Air Force officials revise fitness program
June 16, 2009 — Charleston Airmen, get ready, changes to the Air Force's fitness program have arrived and will take effect January 2010. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz met with the service's other four stars at CORONA TOP, June 4 to 6 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, where one of the key agenda items was Air Force fitness. His intent was to fine-tune... MORE

Capt. Jacqueline Young bench presses during his physical training routine June 16. As of January 2010, the Air Force will implement changes to its fitness program, increasing how many times a year Airmen are tested and simplifying age range requirements into five categories. Captain Young is the acting commander of the 437th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)