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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)

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)