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Help others by ‘Linking Military Neighbors’
March 10, 2008 — Seventy percent of active-duty families assigned to Charleston AFB now live in off-base housing. Because the tri-county area is so large, it is very easy for Airmen to live in a community and not know if other military families are their neighbors. In an effort to help Air Force families develop supportive social relationships with other... MORE

Make your voice heard; apply for an absentee ballot now
March 5, 2008 — Election Day is Nov. 11 and it's not too early for Airmen to apply for an absentee ballot if they will be away from their polling location in November. "In the dead heat of the exciting election every military member should want to vote in the 2008 presidential election," said Maj. Karen Berkeley, 437th Medical Group installation voting officer. An... MORE

CAFB delivers 2,000 MRAPs
March 5, 2008 — Charleston AFB recently delivered its 2,000th Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles to warfighters overseas. "Our No. 1 priority is to ship these life-saving vehicles to our servicemembers in harm's way," said Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "The men and women of Team Charleston have stepped up to this challenge and are... MORE

Staff Sgt. Robert Sizelove videotapes Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles parked on the Charleston AFB flightline Tuesday. Sergeant Sizelove is a broadcaster with the 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office on Charleston AFB. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

Cut odds of a stroke by changing lifestyle
March 5, 2008 — Many people don't realize that a stroke can change their lives forever. Most strokes are preventable by changes in lifestyle, like not smoking, doing at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day, maintaining a healthy weight and eating a heart-healthy diet. According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the third leading... MORE

News briefs
March 5, 2008 — Spotlight Retirement: The 437th Contracting Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Bernice Moragne March 14 at 10 a.m. in Building 60. For more information, contact Senior Airman Jordan Gunn at 963-5178. Retirement: The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host a retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Robert Schafer March 14 at 2... MORE

First sergeant thanks you for serving
March 5, 2008 — When I enlisted in 1983, the world was a very different place. Russia was our enemy, the one computer our unit had was large enough to fill an entire room and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" created a new form of entertainment called the music video. "Back in the day," many of us joined the Air Force to travel, earn money for college or simply to get... MORE

News briefs
February 27, 2008 — Spotlight Change of Command: The 437th Operations Group change of command will be today at 10 a.m. in the Charleston Club ballroom. For more information, contact Maj. J. Scot Heathman at 963-7251. Retirement: The 437th Operations Group will host a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Paul Zukoski today at 1 p.m. in the Yonkie Auditorium. For... MORE

$500 Falcon Loan available to eligible applicants
February 27, 2008 — The Air Force Aid Society has announced its new Falcon Loan available to Air Force members beginning March 3. The Falcon Loan is a loan of $500 or less that can be used for emergency needs such as basic living expenses (rent, utilities and food), car repairs, emergency travel or other approved needs. "This is just another great example of how the... MORE

Base supports Military Saves Operation Financial Fitness campaign
February 20, 2008 — The Department of Defense has designated Feb. 25 to March 2 as Military Saves Week to encourage servicemembers and their families to establish savings goals and set money aside for emergencies and other needs. The Charleston AFB Airman and Family Readiness Flight is supporting this effort by asking military members to join Military Saves as part of... MORE

Charleston AFB members best in AMC
February 13, 2008 — Editor's note: The Airlift Dispatch will recognize additional award winners as names are released in later editions. The 2007 Air Mobility Command award winners prove that Team Charleston is made up of some of the best Airmen and civilians in the command. These award winners will now compete against other Airmen and civilians from around the Air... MORE