Commentaries

Train your replacement to continue success of AF
October 6, 2008 — All of us have heard the phrase, "train your replacement," at some point in our careers. Usually we hear this phrase when we make rank, or when we are moving to another section in our squadron. This is especially true when we are deployed overseas and a new team comes. We usually have a few days of overlap to get our replacement up to speed on how... MORE

437, 315 MXG team competes at AF level for award
October 6, 2008 — The C-17 Composite Rodeo Team was assembled in April 2007 to compete in the Mobility Air Forces' Airlift Rodeo competition. We took a new approach to the competition and created a combined team of active-duty Airmen, traditional Reservists and Air Reserve technicians. The intent was to reduce manpower and equipment strains on the maintenance... MORE

Commander’s Comments
October 2, 2008 — As Airmen serving in our great Air Force, we each perform jobs to accomplish a greater task ... our mission. Wherever you are assigned, your individual efforts to carry out your duties with precision and reliability are part of the bigger mission enabling the Air Force to fight the Global War on Terrorism and support humanitarian missions... MORE

FSS here to support Airmen, families
October 1, 2008 — Recently, the secretary of the Air Force and chief of staff published our Air Force's mission statement and priorities. One of the five broad priorities communicated was "Develop and care for Airmen and their Families." Charleston's leadership team has been razor focused on ensuring this priority is at the forefront of everything we do. Your 437th... MORE

Command Chief's Corner
October 1, 2008 — Team Charleston, every day I observe you as you do your work and, at the end of the day, I am left thinking, "what a phenomenal team of professionals!" From the youngest Airman to the most senior civilian, I have yet to experience a team so successful at leveraging their skills and resources to generate such productivity. The momentum of each new... MORE

The Swami, AKA Super Genius, wins Week 4
October 1, 2008 — Picking with half my brain tied behind my back and much like taking candy from a baby, the great one went 9-4 to breeze to victory in Week 4. The Swami narrowly edged Jeffrey "Bucs Fan" Lucas, Karen "High Heels" Wenner, "Flyin" Brian Sommerfeldt and Brandon "Vikings Fan" Voges who all also went 9-4 but fell a bit shy of the Monday Night Football... MORE

AMC still supporting humanitarian ops since Berlin Airlift
September 25, 2008 — As you pause to recognize German-American Day on Oct. 6, you should also pause to remember an event where many of today's German and American friendships were born -- the Berlin Airlift. When Joseph Stalin isolated Berlin by cutting off ground transportation to the city, our nation's Air Force sprung into action, starting what is unquestionably the... MORE

Col. John "Red" Millander and the crew of the "Spirit of Berlin" C-17 met with Col. Gail Halvorsen, the "Candy Bomber" at the Berlin Air Show May 27. This year's Berlin Air Show marked the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. (Courtesy photo)

Commander’s Comments
September 24, 2008 — A heartfelt thank you goes out to all those who participated in and especially to those who organized the events commemorating the POW/MIA Recognition Day. This day honors the commitment and the sacrifice made by Prisoners of War and to focus our attention to those who remain Missing in Action. Beginning with the 24-hour run and ending with a... MORE

Commander’s Action Line
September 24, 2008 — COMMENT: I want to find out about base decals. I went down to the Coast Guard base and was told unless you have a decal on the car you're not allowed to have the car on base. I asked what about a temporary pass and the gate guard said they don't have one. I said the air base put out that all services have been contacted and there was an Air... MORE

Urrutia goes from worst to first to capture Week 3
September 24, 2008 — Big Al Urrutia must not have enjoyed his week as the cellar dweller. Al turned things around in a big way going 13-3 and getting right back in the Swami race. He bested Mindy "Steelers Fan" McCormick, Louis "First" Class, Jeremy "Shockmeister" Shockley and the entrant who, much like Prince, goes only by the name of "Symbol" who all posted sweet... MORE