JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
The 437th Airlift Wing walked away as a double winner during the 2010 Salute to the Military May 6 at the North Charleston Convention Center.
The 2010 Salute to the Military is the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce's premiere event to recognize the strong relationship between the region's local government, business community and military commands.
Tech. Sgt. Jeremiah Spurgeon, 437th Maintenance Squadron, was the winner in event's enlisted category.
Sergeant Spurgeon was recognized for his role in leading personnel in the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, reassembly and supply requisitioning of main and nose wheel and tire assemblies for C-17 aircraft at Charleston AFB and overseas locations including Iraq and Afghanistan.
In the past 12 months, he has volunteered roughly 585 hours of his time to different organizations in the local community, including the Family Circle Cup and the Palmetto Land Baptist Church.
The Holiday Inn Express and Suites, which is managed by Ms. Cheryl Clark, a 437th Airlift Wing Honorary commander, was the winner in the business category.
The hotel was recognized for its efforts in supporting multiple base activities such as the Air Force Spouses Holiday Cookie Drive and the Annual Charleston AFB Picnic. The Holiday Inn also encourages superior performance among Charleston Airmen by sponsoring the Airman Leadership School John Levitow graduates, who demonstrate outstanding leadership and scholastic qualities throughout the course.
Scott Lewis, a member of the 437th Operations Support Squadron, was nominated in the civilian category for his work as an aircrew flight equipment foreman. Mr. Lewis is responsible for 62 people in the maintenance, inspection, repair and installation of more than 150,000 pieces of aircrew life sustaining equipment.
Mr. Lewis is also active in the local community where he is an American Red Cross VIP donor; in 2009 he donated six pints of blood and inspired others to donate as well. He also repaired unserviceable Morale Wellness and Recreation equipment and saved $50,000 in morale funds.
It is people like Sergeant Spurgeon, Ms. Clark and Mr. Lewis who are the faces of Team Joint Base Charleston.