Commentaries

The most wonderful time of the year
December 14, 2009 — Isn't the holiday season wonderful? It's the time of the year when we get to enjoy the company of our family and friends. We put up decorations, give and receive presents, prepare fabulous meals and listen to our favorite songs of the season. It is a time to celebrate, but it is also a time to remember those who are deployed and are unable to be... MORE

Learning from loss in the holiday season
December 14, 2009 — Happy holidays Team Charleston. December represents five months that the Wham family has been a part of this great team and I can tell you we have enjoyed every single minute of it. Last year this time, I was sitting in the Middle East as the Civil Engineer for the Air Force in that area of responsibility. I had a great team there, and we spent... MORE

Col. Ben Wham, 437th Mission Support Group commander

Commander’s Comments
December 10, 2009 — All of us do it, and so do you. You show off your special projects with great results, whether it is a college exam, woodworking or a recently polished car. You do that because you are proud of your work and the result. Well, it is no different here at Charleston AFB. It seems like every week we are showing off our mission to another inspection... MORE

Col. Phillip Frederick inspects storage containers for weapons during the Daedalian Maj. Gen. Warren R. Carter Logistics Effectiveness Award inspection at the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron mobility section here Dec. 9. The award encompass all logistics support to include logistics plans, fuels, transportation and supply. Colonel Frederick is the team chief for the Daedalian inspection team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Laidlaw)

Thanks for the support of our community
December 8, 2009 — It's the time of year again when we are all looking to give the best possible gifts to our children, our spouse and other members of our family. Unfortunately, we do have some families who may be experiencing even rougher times because of their rank or the size of their family. The holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year... MORE

Ultimately, it is your choice: accepting personal responsibility
December 8, 2009 — An Airman once stated, "There are too many rules in the Air Force."At that time, he was in the middle of being administratively discharged. This Airman underwent a long arduous process of counseling, letters of reprimand and ultimately an Article 15 prior to his discharge from the Air Force. He had ample opportunities to change his course of... MORE

Lt. Col. Pamela Smith, 437th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander

Military family memories pressed together in a dining room table
December 7, 2009 — The 2009 holiday season brings the first test of my craftsmanship in constructing something for my family's dining experience - our family dining room table.I recently finished building this table from bits and pieces of wood I've had hanging around the house through my many tours of duty for the Air Force.So how did this table come about? Earlier... MORE

To the men and women of Air Mobility Command
December 7, 2009 — I am truly honored to join the Air Mobility Command team. It is a privilege to serve with you, the men and women who make our global mobility mission happen each and every day. You are the thread which binds our nation's combat capability as you are the enablers of "Unrivaled Global Reach for America ... Always!"As your commander, I want to briefly... MORE

Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander

Joining a great team: Team Charleston
December 3, 2009 — I'm honored and thrilled to join the team here at Charleston Air Force Base. My very first impressions of Team Charleston were that of pride, teamwork, excellence, and mission focus! My family and I very much appreciate the warm welcome we received a little more than two weeks ago. As is the nature of our business, the first two weeks has been very... MORE

Col. Brian Robinson, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander

It’s never too late to learn from a ‘Fox’
December 2, 2009 — How many of you know the name of the soldier depicted on the 437th Airlift Wing's patch? He is Francis Marion, known as the "Swamp Fox," who was a hero during the Revolutionary War. He fought the British through hard work and taking bold chances; he was all in for the team and never forgot he was a southern gentleman.From his experience in the... MORE

Col. Joseph Mancy, 437th Operations Group commander

Let’s take care of each other
December 2, 2009 — Let's be honest. Taking care of our people not only during the holidays, but year round, can be exhausting. And it is it worth it? Absolutely.Being an acting first sergeant for two years now, I have experienced many ways to take care of those in my squadron family. If a day goes by and no one comes to see me about an issue, no matter how small, I... MORE