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August 13, 2008 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Kenneth Mayo Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. in Building 610. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Paul Valentine at 963-5089. Around the base ORI out-brief: There will be an operational readiness inspection out-brief Aug. 15 for the 437th Airlift... MORE

Share what’s been learned to help others
August 12, 2008 — Whether you're 18 or 48, you and I have something in common: we won't always be on active duty. As my career comes to end, I want to pass on something crucial I've learned ... have a plan. If I could go back, I would be much more aggressive in my planning. I started putting the following tips into practice halfway through my career. My plan began... MORE

New 1 CTCS commander steps into spotlight
August 12, 2008 — The 1st Combat Camera Squadron will welcome the first-ever public affairs officer as their new commander during a change of command ceremony here Aug. 14. Lt. Col. Robyn Chumley, former student at the Air Force's Air War College at Maxwell AFB, Ala., replaced Lt. Col. Catherine Walter. Colonel Walter will make a permanent change of station to... MORE

Warrior of the Week: Capt. Robert Bryant
August 6, 2008 — Capt. Robert Bryant is a member of the 437th Medical Group and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for five years. He is currently deployed on a 365-day tour to Afghanistan where he serves as the embedded transition team leader with the 201st Afghan National Army Corps. As an embedded transition team leader, his duties include providing medical... MORE

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August 5, 2008 — Spotlight Change of command: The 1st Combat Camera Squadron will have a change of command ceremony Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Paula Baker at 963-3454. Around the base ORI out-brief: There will be an operational readiness inspection out-brief Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. in the base theater. For more information,... MORE

ECST improved to help Airmen deploy
July 30, 2008 — Charleston AFB is leading the way in improving the way Airmen are trained to be ready to deploy using Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century thinking in improving the expeditionary combat skills training course here. In January, the training was expanded to include how to fight in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear explosive... MORE

Airman 1st Class Lee Olson participates in a simulated gas attack while doing expeditionary combat skills training on base December 2006. More than 230 Airmen have participated in the revamped class that started in January this year. Airman Olson is with the 437th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree Palacios)

Team Charleston welcomes AMC IG Inspectors
July 30, 2008 — Team Charleston will welcome the Air Mobility Command Inspector General's office as they arrive to begin their inspection of Charleston AFB in an operational readiness inspection starting Sunday. The base will be looked at on its effectiveness in performing a wartime, contingency, force sustainment and operational mission. "During the ORI, the wing... MORE

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July 30, 2008 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Communications Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Kevin Broughton Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Building 60 auditorium. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. John Kingsley at 963-8333. Around the base ORI Pep rally: Join the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Col. John "Red" Millander and the 805th Air... MORE

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July 22, 2008 — Spotlight Retirement: The 1st Combat Camera Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Christopher Nolan July 25 at 2 p.m. in the Education Center, Room 137. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Veronica Giacovelli at 963-3515. Promotion ceremony: The 437th Airlift Wing will have a monthly promotion ceremony July 31 at 3 p.m. in... MORE

Team Charleston member takes reigns of 437 MXS
July 21, 2008 — The 437th Maintenance Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 21 here. Maj. Sara Huiss, who was previously the squadron's operations officer, replaced Maj. George Unsinger. Major Unsinger will retire from the Air Force after 26 years of service. Major Huiss claims Tucson, Ariz., as her hometown, but has lived in... MORE