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Be wary of diploma mills when taking courses
September 4, 2007 — Imagine this ... you go to college for almost two years and earn 45 credit hours. Now you are ready to transfer to a four-year degree program, but discover to your dismay that none of the work you did over the last two years is acceptable as transferred credits to the four-year college. You tell yourself this can't be happening and that your last... MORE

Brent Reinig, education center student, moderates a debate between Staff Sgt. Christopher Cook, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron Maintenance Operations Center senior controller, and Master Sgt. Marcus Gaines, 437th Airlfit Wing Inspector General superintendent of inspections and readiness, during their current issues in America class Aug. 30 at the base education center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa White)

Crossing guard still crosses the lines after 6 years
August 29, 2007 — Have you ever wondered why hunting ducks is such a trend at Hill Blvd and East Jackson in the mornings and afternoons? Well, just to clarify, duck hunting isn't allowed on base, but we do allow a woman to wear a bright orange vest while helping children cross Hill Blvd. With a car-stopping outfit on, Faythe Deweese holds up a handheld stop sign to... MORE

Faythe Deweese, Charleston AFB school crossing guard, helps Alyssa and Keeley Butters, daughters of Col. Anthony Butters, 437th Operations Group deputy commander, walk across Hill Boulevard with their mother, Kathleen, after school Wednesday on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Programs offered on base for healthier living
August 29, 2007 — Where can Airmen go to become healthier, get motivated to quit smoking or to learn about nutrition along with many other things? The 437th Medical Group Health and Wellness Center has several programs and classes to offer year-round to active-duty military, Reservists, retirees, family members and Department of Defense civilians and contractors... MORE

Staff Sgt. Curtis Brown, 437th Aerospace Medical-dental Squadron public health technician, takes the cycle ergometry test at the Health and Wellness Center Wednesday. The ergo bike is used for members who are unable to do the one-and-a-half mile run for the physical fitness test. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Melissa White)

Dental Airmen share teeth-unfriendly philosophy
August 22, 2007 — Drinking a can of soda can serve as a thirst quencher and caffeine kick, but it can also ruin teeth. Airmen often sip on sodas all day long, bathing their teeth in sugar and acids. The result of doing this leads to a high cavity rate. The continuing increase in soft drink consumption among adolescents raises a national concern about the health... MORE

Airman lives Air Force core value, supports president
August 16, 2007 — Service before self is always recognized as an Air Force core value, but it had a lot of personal meaning to a Charleston Airman who was called in for duty to aid President Bush recently. Senior Airman Kyle Brooks, 14th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, was part of an aircrew that transported Marine One to Minnesota Aug. 2 to aid the president in... MORE

The Marine One helicopter carrying President George Bush flies by the hangars of the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard in Minnesota Aug. 4. President Bush is visiting the scene of the interstate 35W bridge collapse in downtown Minneapolis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson)

Charleston teens discover the sky’s limit
August 8, 2007 — The Civil Air Patrol is one of many career-developing opportunities offered at Charleston AFB's Aero Club for today's youth ages 12 to 18. This program confronts young adults with the many different challenges they face, which helps them discover themselves and provides them with a sense of self discipline and more. "I attended an air show in 2006... MORE

Cadet 2nd Lt. Keith Bartlett, 16, examines the rocket launch controls just before launch at a recent squadron model rocket exercise at an exchange club in Summerville, S.C. (courtesy photo)

Charleston volunteer honored by the president
August 3, 2007 — An Airman's Attic volunteer from the 437th Mission Support Squadron Airmen and Family Readiness Flight received a presidential pin from President George Bush when he visited the base July 24. Marian Jones was nominated for a presidential award for her volunteer service and received the pin as an award for the South Carolina region from the... MORE

Follow guidelines, use government travel cards responsibly
August 1, 2007 — Have you ever been on a trip and attempted to use your personal credit card, but were unable to because of unknown reasons? It may be for different reasons or could have been just an honest mistake or it could have happened for not abiding with the bank's credit card policy. Many meticulously plan trips down to every last penny, especially if they... MORE

Airmen beat Charleston heat with water
July 25, 2007 — Charleston Airmen have the secret to beating the South Carolina heat in their hands -- a cup of water. "Water and plenty of it -- that's how to survive during these hot months," said Staff Sgt. Jared Thomas, who works in the 437th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight collecting and testing water samples. High humidity inhibits a body's... MORE

Know more about Charleston’s housing flight
July 25, 2007 — What is the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron Housing Flight? The typical answer is, "The guys who ride around and write me up for not cutting my grass." Yes, that is the housing flight, but what else do they do for Charleston AFB? The first person many incoming families meet at Charleston AFB while checking into base housing is either Virginia Ford or... MORE