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Team Charleston gains 12 new senior master sergeant selects
March 5, 2013 — Twelve members of Team Charleston were selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant Feb. 28, 2013. The master sergeants selected are:· Shawn Brugh, 437th Maintenance Group· Jamey Elms, 437th MXG· Tina Friday, 628th Medical Operations Squadron· Justus Hanks, 437th Operations Support Squadron· Steven Hart, 628th Security Forces... MORE

Twelve members of Team Charleston were selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant Feb. 28, 2013. (Front row) Senior master sergeant (selects) are Christopher Wilson, Kurt McNeely, Michael Stone, Shawn Brugh, Tina Friday, Ricky Smith, (back row) Jamey Elms, John Lipsey, Steven Hart, Scott Levesque, Justus Hanks. Not pictured is Earl Ragland. More than 1,360 master sergeants were selected Air Force wide out of 12,834 eligible, for promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)

Military Saves launches at NNPTC
March 5, 2013 — Navy Captain Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and Navy CAPT. John "Jay" Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, met with NNPTC students to launch the Military Saves initiative at the NNPTC galley, Feb. 26, 2013. Fahs read the proclamation announcing the "Saver's Pledge," encouraging students to help... MORE

Navy Captain Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Navy Captain John “Jay” Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, joined the Naval Weapons Station Charleston Fleet and Family Support Center Team to launch the “Military Saves” initiative Feb. 26, 2013. Military Saves is a joint force initiative that encourages Sailors and Airmen to begin saving for their futures early in their careers. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Baker)

14th Airlift Squadron returns home to family members, co-workers
March 4, 2013 — More than 100 Airmen from the 14th Airlift Squadron returned home from a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia March 3, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Family members and co-workers gathered on the flight-line in the chilly March weather to be re-united with their loved ones and fellow Airmen.While deployed, the 14th AS Airmen served... MORE

Kristin Pete, wife of Capt. Joshua Pete, 14th Airlift Squadron pilot, draws welcome home messages with her children during the 14th AS redeployment March 3, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. More than 100 Airmen from the 14th AS returned home from a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance improves patient care
February 28, 2013 — The Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance has been developing health care sharing opportunities and enhanced patient care for Department of Defense and Department of Veteran Affairs beneficiaries throughout the greater Charleston area since 2006.The collaborative efforts among the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, the Naval Health Clinic... MORE

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John Betts prepares to draw blood from veteran John Newton at Naval Health Clinic Charleston at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Feb. 22, 2013. Betts provides health care for both Department of Navy and Veterans Affairs patients under the Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance. (US Navy photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Hallford)

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive begins March 1
February 28, 2013 — The annual Navy - Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive kicked off March 1, and is scheduled to run through March 31, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston with a goal of raising $250,000 this year. NMCRS is a non-profit, charitable organization sponsored by the Department of the Navy and operates nearly 250 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine... MORE

437th AMXS Airmen keep aircraft flying
February 27, 2013 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Ian Azinger and Airman 1st Class Minh Pham, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, complete a post flight inspection Feb. 26, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Members of the 437th AMXS inspect, service and maintain C-17A aircraft to enable them to perform assigned global airlift missions ranging from combat support operations and humanitarian relief to aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

Brooke Shields visits JB CHS
February 27, 2013 — MORE

Colonel Richard McComb, 628th Air Base Wing commander (left), Col. Trevor Nitz, 437th Operations Group commander, and Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander (right), welcome actress Brooke Shields to Joint Base Charleston- Air Base, S.C., during her visit Feb. 22, 2013. Shields was at JB Charleston preparing for her upcoming role on the TV series Army Wives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

News Briefs – Weapons Station
February 27, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise... MORE

News Briefs - Air Base
February 27, 2013 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to... MORE

628th MDG X-ray techs see right through you
February 27, 2013 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Carl Doan, 628th Medical Group diagnostic imaging craftsman, prepares to administer an x ray examination Feb. 27, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. As a diagnostic imaging specialist, Doan has the ability to take x rays of an entire body and has expert knowledge of human anatomy. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading)