Commentaries

‘Pats Fan’ Ron claims Week 7 crown
October 21, 2008 — Ronald "Pats Fan" Desautels was on fire cruising to a 12-win mark en route to his Week 7 victory. His competition was Dan "One Night" Fling who posted a very impressive 11-3 record and was one of the very few who predicted the Rams' brutal spanking of the overrated Cowboys. My beloved Steelers stayed red hot with a convincing beat down of the... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
October 21, 2008 — What an honor and privilege it is to fill the current command chief gap. My goal is to maintain the same high standard and morale established by Chief Master Sgt. Bernise Belcer, and turn a healthy, strong Team Charleston force to Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey. Team Charleston's participation in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Moving Wall, was... MORE

Participate during election season in accordance with legal guidance
October 20, 2008 — With the nation preparing for the upcoming presidential election of historical significance, many of us are excited and may wish to get involved. However, it is important to remember that military members and Department of Defense civilian employees are subject to limits on their political activities. For military members, specific rules governing... MORE

Vice Commander's Comments
October 16, 2008 — Congratulations are due to all those Team Charleston members who worked tirelessly to make President George Bush's visit a resounding success. A presidential visit is an honor for any base to host, but the effort required to orchestrate the event is substantial. Working with the White House staff, Secret Service and local and national press on a... MORE

What does loyalty mean to you?
October 14, 2008 — What do you think about when you hear the word loyalty? Character is what makes great Airmen and an important aspect of that is loyalty. Do you practice loyalty in all areas of your career and life? To help you do your best, I would like to give you a few things to think about when it comes to building your character. Loyalty is simply defined as... MORE

Enterprise Information Management to help reduce administrative work
October 14, 2008 — Change has been a constant in our Air Force for many years. Capabilities are constantly being adjusted or developed in anticipation of the next threat. To maintain a high level of flexibility, Air Force leaders decided that recapitalizing an aging fleet would become a top priority. Several force-shaping initiatives helped us find the necessary... MORE

Bartley prevails in an upset filled Week 6
October 14, 2008 — Beth Bartley (9-5) claimed the Week 6 title by virtue of the Monday Night Football tiebreaker edging the contestant known only as "Symbol," "Super" Dave Linquist, Louis "first" Class, and "you can call me" Al Urrutia who all also posted 9-5 marks. This week saw many upsets including the Rams getting their first win at Washington, the Giants getting... MORE

Commander's Comments
October 10, 2008 — The Combined Federal Campaign runs through Nov. 12. The CFC is the only campaign authorized to solicit and collect contributions from federal employees in the workplace and annually reviews charities to ensure that donated money truly goes to those in need. Thank you to the 40 percent of Team Charleston that already chosen to make a difference by... MORE

Amidon wins Week 5, Swami stays hot
October 8, 2008 — Gerald "whooo, just having fun" Amidon (10-4) used the Monday Night Football tie breaker to edge the incredible Super Swami, "Flyin" Brian Sommerfeldt, "Super" Dave Linquist, Dan "one night" Fling, "Little" Anthony Komara, Kyle Jerkins and Bob "Rainbow" Trout who all finished 10-4 as well. This week, I saw my beloved Steelers win a tough road game... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
October 8, 2008 — Team Charleston, a short time ago, I began my journey as your command chief. Charleston AFB is a special place. I am fortunate and blessed to be a member of the best wing in the U.S. Air Force. From the moment we drove onto the base, the neatly manicured lawns and well-kept buildings gave us a pleasant first impression. Now, two years and three... MORE