Features - Page 37

First-term Airman’s sponsorship experience creates lasting impression
November 1, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Krista Kerry from the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron didn't expect too much from her sponsor. She had heard from other Airmen who graduated before her from technical school that their sponsors didn't seem too interested in helping them out. But that was before she met her 437 LRS sponsor, Staff Sgt. Alanda Caldwell."When I...

Prevention is the solution to stormwater pollution
November 1, 2010 — Clean water is a valuable resource that is absolutely necessary for our existence, but contaminated and polluted waterways coupled with drought and water shortages have highlighted the growing need to reduce water pollution.Studies show that polluted stormwater runoff is the greatest contributor to water contamination. Polluted stormwater runoff...

A present help in time of trouble
November 1, 2010 — As he does daily, the night shift passenger terminal chaplain was visiting emergency leave transient passengers.It was a typical night. It was during the early morning hours when the chaplain met 10 Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Department of Defense civilians from throughout our area of responsibility. They were busily processing their paperwork,...

How to celebrate National Energy Awareness Month
October 27, 2010 — Public agencies, utilities and major companies offer many programs for exploring energy options. Energy efficient lights, water saving gadgets and power-miser appliances are often available with generous rebates.These programs help save the environment, natural resources and your budget. The following suggestions will increase your home's comfort...

Get to Know a Civilian
October 21, 2010 — Get to know a Civilian offers the opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members to read the highlights of a civilian's professional and personal life, goals and aspirations. Get to know a Civilian is to be followed by Get to know a Sailor and then Get to know an Airman. This provides a way for our readers to gain insight on their fellow co-workers...

A piece of the puzzle
October 19, 2010 — On his normal workdays work, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Sherman Whidbee patrols the streets of Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, watching out for the safety of military members and their families. He also is one of the few members onboard Naval Support Activity that has deployed overseas.Born and raised in Richmond, Va., MA2 Whidbee decided to...

Warrior of the Week - Airman 1st Class Calli Marshall
October 6, 2010 — Airman 1st Class Calli Marshall is a member of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston since March 2009. She is currently serving in the Middle East with the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on her first deployment.In her deployed unit, Airman Marshall works as an electrical and...

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Ryan Yeager
September 29, 2010 — Name: Senior Airman Ryan YeagerHometown: Hemet, Ca.Squadron and job title: 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory journeymanTime in Air Force: two years, six monthsTime in Honor Guard: one year, six monthsWhat inspired you to join the Honor Guard? Watching the Air Force Honor Guard perform at base functions and seeing...

Powering America: little changes, big savings
September 28, 2010 — As the largest consumer of energy in the federal government the Air Force will place special attention on energy conservation during October's Energy Awareness Month campaign. The Air Force theme this year is "A New Culture: Energy as an Operations Enabler." This theme is intended to highlight the importance of energy to our overall mission to fly,...

The quick Q & A of the Combined Federal Campaign
September 28, 2010 — The Combined Federal Campaign has been in progress for a few weeks now. To ensure all of Team Charleston completely understands what CFC is, this informative question and answer synopsis will tell everything needed to know. Q: What is CFC?A: C, F and C are three letters from the standard English alphabet, the third, sixth and third letters to be...