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Fire prevention week stresses preventing home fires
October 1, 2008 — Fire departments responded to nearly 400,000 home fires in 2007. That's why the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2008 from Oct. 5 to 11 is "It's Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!" Fires and burns are the third leading cause of unintentional home injury and related deaths. Fire safety and survival begins with everyone in the household being... MORE

Financial resources available for Airmen, families
October 1, 2008 — Just by picking up a newspaper these days, Airmen can read all about economic crises and financial doom and gloom. Many Americans are facing foreclosure or are having other mortgage problems. But according to reports and data obtained from the military services, only a small number of service members are facing foreclosure, said David Chu,... MORE

What can CAFB do about storm water runoff pollution?
August 20, 2008 — Per Phase II of the Environmental Protection Agency, Charleston AFB has implemented a storm water management program. In order to help decrease water pollution, Charleston AFB housing residents are provided with the "Family Housing Brochure," Charleston AFB Pamphlet 32-301. Chapter 2 outlines responsibilities for environmental issues. Paragraph... MORE

Entomology Flight provides tips to residents seeing spiders
August 12, 2008 — Is there an increased amount of spiders in the neighborhood? This is an all-too-common occurrence in the Lowcountry and even in military family housing on Charleston AFB. But don't be discouraged because there is a bright side to this dilemma. Although some spider bites can cause an allergic reaction in some people, this is a very rare occurrence... MORE

Group commander in ‘perfect’ shape sets example for Airmen
August 4, 2008 — Every year, most Airmen set a goal of hoping to pass their annual fitness test, and some even set a goal to score a 100 percent. But how many people can get a perfect score on the toughest scale when they can do it at their own level? And how many also really hold themselves to the standard of "excellence in all we do?" Forty-seven-year-old Col... MORE

Team Charleston, do your part: conserve energy
July 29, 2008 — It's hot outside, and most Charleston AFB residents are probably running their air conditioners on a continuous basis. However, during this time of year, it's important to remember to conserve energy at work and at home whenever possible. On days when Charleston is expected to experience a combination of high temperatures and high humidity, the... MORE

CAFB Airman part of 8 EAMS, invaluable to movement in AOR
July 29, 2008 — A squadron of 255 Air Mobility Command Airmen in Southwest Asia works around the clock to ensure passengers and cargo move in and out of the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, proudly proclaiming, "You need it, we move it." The 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, a tenant unit of one of the largest, most diverse expeditionary... MORE

Senior Airman Jon Houghton replaces an ultra high frequency receiver transmitter onboard a C-17 in Southwest Asia. Airman Houghton is a communications, navigations and missions system journeyman deployed as part of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron from Charleston AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

Personnel support for contingency operations keeps track of Airmen
July 28, 2008 — Reporting accurate and timely total force accountability consisting of Air Force active duty Airmen, Air Reserve Component, Department of the Air Force civilians and Air Force contractors deployed is the No. 1 goal of the personnel support for contingency operations team. This information is reported daily to the deployed commander, as well as Air... MORE

Election season approaching rapidly; is CAFB ready?
July 23, 2008 — The 2008 presidential election is quickly approaching with a little more than three months to go. Team Charleston members are encouraged by base voting representatives to be aware of their voting options. "The country is now in the heat of a most aggressive and the most important presidential election," said Maj. Karen Berkeley, installation voting... MORE

The heat is on; be sun safe this summer
July 15, 2008 — It is definitely "that" time in the Lowcountry when everyone is talking about the three H's: hazy, hot and humid. For anyone who has stepped outside in the last few weeks ... it is hot out there. Here are some tips to staying sun safe this summer: Whenever outside, always limit exposure to ultraviolet rays. UV rays are a part of sunlight that is an... MORE