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News briefs
March 18, 2009 — To submit information for news briefs, send an e-mail to airlift.dispatch@charleston.af.mil with subject NEWS BRIEFS. Submissions must be received no later than close of business Friday the week before publication. Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Rebecca Aronson March 27... MORE

Air Force mourns the loss of first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
March 11, 2009 — Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator ... and a leader with vision well ahead of his time. His legacy lives today in the... MORE

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. Chief Airey held the top enlisted from April 3, 1967 to July 31, 1969. During his tenure he worked to change loan establishments charging exorbitant rates outside the air base gates and to improve low retention during the Vietnam Conflict. Chief Airey also led a team that laid the foundation for the Weighted Airman Promotion System, a system that has stood the test of time and which is still in use today. He also advocated for an Air Force-level Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy. Chief Airey retired August 1, 1970. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Cyndi Smith)

News briefs
March 11, 2009 — To submit information for news briefs, send an e-mail to airlift.dispatch@charleston.af.mil with subject NEWS BRIEFS. Submissions must be received no later than close of business Friday the week before publication. Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Security Forces Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Ronald Whidden March 20 at 2... MORE

Mentoring program builds brighter future for students
March 4, 2009 — A commander from Charleston AFB helped initiate a new community outreach program at Lambs Elementary School in North Charleston earlier this year. The Lambs Mentor Program, like a Big Brother Program, was designed to give some of Lambs' fourth and fifth grade boys a mentor to help focus on academics and relationship-building. "Charleston has a very... MORE

News briefs
March 4, 2009 — To submit information for news briefs, send an e-mail to airlift.dispatch@charleston.af.mil with subject NEWS BRIEFS. Submissions must be received no later than close of business Friday the week before publication. Spotlight Children's deployment line: A children's deployment line will be held March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 437th Logistics... MORE

Improve health from gym to dinner table
February 25, 2009 — Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things people can do for their health. Exercise is a critical component of healthy living requiring effort and motivation to maximize the results of a basic workout routine. The key to obtaining the benefits of exercise is finding an exercise program and sticking to it. Many people make the mistake... MORE

Staff Sgt. Matthew Conn works on his strength training by doing three sets of machine rows at the Fitness and Sports Center here Feb. 25. When performed properly, strength training can improve overall health including bone, muscle, tendon and ligament strength. Sergeant Conn is with the 16th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Ian Hoachlander)

OSA makes educational opportunities possible
February 18, 2009 — The acronym is OSA but what exactly does it stand for and what do they do? The Officers' Spouses' Association is a base welfare organization that supports the needs of spouses and family members in addition to base-wide organizations like the first sergeants. However, the primary focus for the OSA is on scholarships for Team Charleston spouses and... MORE

Organizations serving those who serve country
February 18, 2009 — Editor's note: This is the third and final story in a three-part series about Air Force organizations that advocate for Airmen, retirees and their families. Veterans are categorized a bit differently than retirees, active-duty Airmen or even Reservists, but they can still come together in similar ways to join the sides of fellow service members... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Capt. Cindy Morgan
February 11, 2009 — Capt. Cindy Morgan is a member of the 437th Airlift Wing Protocol Office and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for five years. She recently returned from a 365-day deployment to Camp Blackhorse, Afghanistan, and worked as the executive officer for Afghan Regional Security Integration Command-Central. The command's mission is to mentor the... MORE

Base family child care providers receive national accreditation
February 4, 2009 — Two Charleston AFB child care providers recently earned national accreditation from the National Association for Family Child Care. Lyvonnia Hyche and Sandy Borgerding are both providers for Charleston AFB. There are only four nationally accredited family child care providers in the state of South Carolina and Charleston AFB has two of them. The... MORE

Lyvonnia Hyche teaches children how to jump rope in the Youth Programs Center gym Feb. 3. Once a week, providers get together at the Youth Programs gym for indoor play. Mrs. Hyche is a family child care provider. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Ian Hoachlander)