Commentaries

Team Charleston is ready for combat performance
August 19, 2008 — Combat -- that's why we do what we do. Excelling in combat takes teamwork and a commitment to excellence, and the United States Air Force and Team Charleston are built for both. Phenomenal combat performance takes teamwork. After all, the men and women of the operations group can't equip and fly broken airplanes -- they need the help of others... MORE

Did you say 'Third Country National?'
August 13, 2008 — For Airmen at Charleston AFB, a deployment is typically between four and six months in their specific Air Force specialty code. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to deploy in a different field? One such field is escorting third country nationals in the area of responsibility. Taskings for new escorts take place often at Charleston, so... MORE

Airman 1st Class Ellison Nunez watches third country nationals work on an air conditioning unit inside the vehicle maintenance shop at a deployed location in Southwest Asia. Airmen escort TCNs in a variety of locations around the base that require monitoring. Airman Nunez was an escort with the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and is an evaluations monitor for the 437th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cynthia Spalding)

Commander’s Comments
August 13, 2008 — Thank you Team Charleston for your outstanding efforts during this past operational readiness inspection! Ultimately, the work that we do on a daily basis not only protects the United States of America and its global interests, but also helps to deliver freedom and hope to those in need. You have demonstrated that you are supremely capable of doing... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
August 13, 2008 — Team Charleston. I think it would be difficult for anyone to dispute that we have some awesome leaders in our great organization. From the wing commander down through our group commanders, group superintendents, squadron commanders, and civilian leaders we are fortunate to have a talented team. Their wisdom and judgment keeps us focused on the... MORE

Commander's Comments
August 7, 2008 — Congratulations Team Charleston! The many months of hard work and preparation you dedicated to training for this operational readiness inspection were put to the test by the Inspection Team this past week. You demonstrated pride and professionalism in everything you did. In just a few days time, we accomplished a lot and truly exemplified what it... MORE

Command Chief’s Corner
August 6, 2008 — Team Charleston, thank you for your hard work and positive attitude during the past week. Because of you, we have successfully completed both the deployment and employment phases of our operational readiness inspection. Now we are poised and ready to complete the redeployment phase. I am sure many of you have heard Colonel Millander say you will... MORE

ORI is almost done … but summer safety isn’t
August 6, 2008 — The summer is coming to a close, school is about to start and you can see the light at the end of tunnel for the operational readiness inspection. Lots of hard work and energy went into preparing for the ORI and you have definitely earned a break. It's time to kick back, relax and have some fun before the summer officially ends, but it's important... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer going strong … don’t let up
August 4, 2008 — Summertime in sunny Charleston ... yeah! The weather is gorgeous, the kids are out of school and you must absolutely take that use or lose leave, so this is the time to let your hair down a little and play hard, right? While there is nothing wrong with taking that well deserved "me time," we still need to air on the side of caution always, but... MORE

Command Chief's Corner
July 30, 2008 — Team Charleston, I have every confidence that we will do well during our operational readiness inspection. We have spent much time in preparation and the big show is only days away. I believe we're ready. We have reviewed our procedures, assessed our resources and practiced our war-fighting capability. Now, it's up to us to do what we do best and... MORE

Commander's comments
July 30, 2008 — Good morning Team Charleston warriors, This is it ladies and gentlemen ... it's game time. Sunday, we'll put the mobility machine in motion to show Air Mobility Command that TEAM Charleston is ready to support any contingency and deploy to anywhere in the world under any conditions. We've been at this for more than a year. We are ready. The keys to... MORE