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Charleston reserve crew supports airdrop
July 17, 2007 — A Charleston AFB reserve aircrew supported a joint service training exercise air drop with one active duty Airman, seven Marines and two Australian Army Soldiers over North Auxiliary Airfield, July 20. The training started July 9 and consisted of air drops, including multiple static line jumps, heavy platform drops and container delivery system... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. David McGrath, Officer in Charge of the 2nd Air Delivery Unit out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., dons his parachute for a joint service airdrop training exercise July 12, 2007 at Charleston AFB, S.C. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Charleston hails its first female command chief
July 11, 2007 — Team Charleston inducted its newest Command Chief Master Sergeant here June 1, in a ceremony not only marking the appointment of the base's 14th command chief master sergeant but also the first time a female was appointed to this position. Chief Master Sgt. Bernise Belcer said she does not put much importance on the fact that she is the first... MORE

Two brothers continue mission of their father
July 5, 2007 — Choices made in one's life usually depend on an individual's upbringing. Depending on surroundings, someone can usually figure out what they want to be when they grow up at an early age. For Capt. Gregg Brock, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot and standard evaluation liaison officer and recently promoted 1st Lt. Colt Brock, 437th Contracting... MORE

2nd Lt. Colt Brock, 437th Contracting Squadron acquisition officer, is pinned on the rank of first lieutenant by his parents, Veston and Gwyn Brock, June 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

Remember motorcycle safety this summer
July 4, 2007 — Eleven Airmen have lost their lives in motorcycle mishaps this fiscal year. While some of this year's fatal motorcycle mishaps are still under investigation, one fact is readily apparent: Of the eleven mishaps, seven were single vehicle mishaps. The other four mishaps involved a motorcycle striking another vehicle. Preliminary analysis shows all of... MORE

Know how, when to access medical care
July 3, 2007 — The 437th Medical Group has made several changes to improve customer service for enrolled beneficiaries. Here is some basic information to help anyone access care in a timely fashion. Ensure your address and phone numbers are up-to-date in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. A recent Department of Defense survey revealed 22 percent of... MORE

Do not become a victim of property theft
June 21, 2007 — Here are a few helpful tips provided by the 437th Security Forces Squadron Security Forces Crime Prevention Program to help reduce the chances of becoming a victim of property theft during this summer. Base housing: · Always use all the locks available on both your home and your garage. Lock up every time you go out, even if it is only for a few... MORE

Commander bids farewell Team Charleston, Air Force
June 20, 2007 — After 24 years of faithful service to the Air Force, Team Charleston's commander decides it is time to say "goodbye." Col. Glen Joerger, 437th Airlift Wing commander, will officially retire Oct. 1 after some terminal leave this summer because he wants to have more time to focus on his wife, DiAnna, and 15-year-old twin sons named Alex and Cody. "We... MORE

Charleston NCO digs into history
June 20, 2007 — When was the last time you were walking around and found something laying on the ground, covered in dirt and dust only later to find out it was a 30 million-year-old fossil? For most people this would never happen, but for a Charleston NCO this happens more often than you think. Tech. Sgt. Richard Kaminsky, NCO in charge of multimedia at the 437th... MORE

Left to right Mark Bunce, amateur fossil collector, Dave Cicimurri, curator of collections at the Campbell Geological Museum at Clemson University, Tech. Sgt. Richard Kaminsky, 437 CS amateur fossil collector and curator, Paul Bailey, fossil finder, each clean off the top and sides of the 30 million-year-old leatherback sea turtle in the Saw Branch Canal in Summerville, S.C., June 14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Know purpose, procedures of medical referrals
June 13, 2007 — As a TRICARE Prime beneficiary enrolled to the 437th Medical Group, your Primary Care Manager team includes a medical provider, nurse and technician. This team is your key to gaining the best healthcare services available as a TRICARE Prime enrollee. Your PCM team will assist you in getting the right care at the right time. The bottom line is that... MORE

Consequences steep for pornography on government computers
June 13, 2007 — Airman - Bad-conduct discharge, confinement for 28 months, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and reduction to E-1. Airman 1st Class - Bad-conduct discharge, confinement for 6 months and reduction to E-1. Master Sergeant - Bad-conduct discharge, confinement for 24 months and reduction to E-1. Despite these real world consequences for government... MORE

Government computer misuse (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Hymas)