Commentaries

Why is the core value ‘integrity’ first?
September 2, 2008 — Three straightforward values -- seems pretty simple. The second value is easy: Service before Self. We are a service organization. We serve our great country and its citizens by providing a military option in the overall diplomatic toolbox of our elected officials. This second value reiterates that we will serve our country before we serve... MORE

Live to see next year’s 101 Critical Days of Summer
August 27, 2008 — From out of nowhere, Labor Day is upon us. Independence day flew past and now we are looking at the end of summer. Is it just me or has this been the quickest 101 Critical Days of Summer ever? So how are we stacking up for this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer? I have to say that we have done very well ... at least so far. To date, during the... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
August 27, 2008 — Team Charleston ... again, I extend my congratulations to the team for an excellent showing during the operational readiness inspection. You upheld Team Charleston's reputation by tackling the challenge in award-winning style. The inspector general team threw several fastballs your way and you hit each one out of the park. I accepted the IG's coin... MORE

Commander's Comments
August 27, 2008 — This Labor Day weekend marks the end of this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign and the unofficial end of summer. With school back in session, many of us are taking advantage of the long weekend with our families. I hope that every Team Charleston member can get out and celebrate the holiday ... SAFELY! I encourage you to use proper risk... MORE

Stay prepared to fly, fight and win
August 26, 2008 — Team Charleston, I would like to personally congratulate each and every one of you on our "Excellent" rating for the operational readiness inspection. The dedication and commitment of the Airmen of Charleston AFB is evident by the number of individual and team awards handed out by the inspector general team and, of course, the cheers and excitement... MORE

The Swami is back, and better than ever!
August 25, 2008 — The incredible all-knowing, self-professed king of all football has made his triumphant return back to the Lowcountry! The great one just completed a grueling tour of all 32 National Football League training camps to personally scout and rank this year's squads. With this wealth of knowledge now stored into my super genius-rated brain, I can now... MORE

Security is everyone’s business, it starts with you
August 22, 2008 — In my last commentary, I addressed crime and what you can do to prevent it. Air Force bases are just a small reflection of actual society and, although military members are held to a higher standard, their family members or guests may not exercise that same standard. You may not personally see it or experience it, but crime does exist here at... MORE

437th Security Forces Squadron commander

Live to see next year’s 101 Critical Days of Summer
August 22, 2008 — From out of nowhere, Labor Day is upon us. Independence day flew past and now we are looking at the end of summer. Is it just me or has this been the quickest 101 Critical Days of Summer ever? So how are we stacking up for this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer? I have to say that we have done very well ... at least so far. To date, during the... MORE

Commander's Action Line
August 21, 2008 — Comment: I am writing in reference to the lights and fans in the base picnic grounds restrooms. These lights and fans have been out of order for at least two years. I contacted the Outdoor Recreation Center last year and also in April of this year. The lady stated that there was no need to replace the bulbs because there was a short circuit and it... MORE

Vice Commander's Comments
August 21, 2008 — With a successful completion of the operational readiness inspection behind us, it's time to refocus our priorities. During the months of preparation for the ORI, Team Charleston was able to narrow in on areas that needed attention. We worked tirelessly to revitalize those areas and were more than inspection ready by the time the ORI arrived. In... MORE