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JB CHS hosts Commander's Challenge Dodge ball
March 6, 2013 — MORE

Airmen watch from the sidelines as dodgeball teams from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and 628th Comptroller Squadron face off during the Commander's Fitness Challenge dodgeball game March 1, 2013, at the Fitness Center on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 628th CES won the tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Team Charleston recognizes March Diamond Sharp recipients
March 6, 2013 — MORE

Colonel Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gerard Komen, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron superintendent, congratulate Airman First Class Gregory Foster, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger services agent, as a Diamond Sharp award winner during a ceremony March 5, 2013, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

Resiliency programs count your blessings
March 6, 2013 — The Air Force defines resiliency as, "the ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands."But how do you become resilient? Most people probably think that it's just something you either become or don't become through a series of hard tests or trials. Those who are fit, win ... those who aren't may end up... MORE

437th AMXS Airman earns green belt, enables AF to save
March 6, 2013 — When people hear the term "green belt," it's common to think of martial arts. However, a 437th Airlift Wing master sergeant didn't break any boards to obtain his green belt qualification. In fact, the qualification itself has nothing to do with karate. Master Sgt. Gregory Butler, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Air Force Special Operations of... MORE

Colonel Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, presents Master Sgt. Gregory Butler, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Air Force Special Operations of the 21st Century program manager, the AFSO21 Century Green Belt Qualification certificate March 5, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. AFSO21 focuses on generating efficiencies and improving combat capability across the Air Force. (Courtesy photo)

News Briefs - Air Base
March 6, 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

Forest City Communities announce March Yard of the Month winners
March 6, 2013 — MORE

Forest City Communities recently announced their March Yard of the Month winners at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. This yard belongs to Tech. Sgt. Michael Bradford, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. Yard of the Month winners receive a gift card from a local home improvement store. (Courtesy photo)

News Briefs – Weapons Station
March 6, 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

560th RED HORSE honors Brig. Gen. Tom Meredith
March 5, 2013 — MORE

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Swaim, 560th Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy Operational Repair Squadron commander, honors Brig. Gen. Tom Meredith, during a memorial ceremony Feb. 27, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Meredith founded the RED HORSE unit, and was the first commander of the active-duty RED HORSE unit when it was established to train RED HORSE Airmen for service in Vietnam in 1967.

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)