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NHCC recognized for Medical Home Model
March 14, 2012 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston recently received Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest level of recognition a healthcare facility can receive from NCQA. NHCC is also the only facility in the Navy recognized by NCQA for using an "Integrated Medical Home Model," a system where... MORE

U.S. Air Force Rugby team takes championship
March 14, 2012 — MORE

1st Lt. Chris Valine attempts to pass the ball during the championship match at the 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Rugby tournament in Savannah, Ga., March 10-12. Throughout the tournament, the U.S. Air Force team had to win matches against both Army and Navy before reaching the championship game against Gypsy Rugby, winning 56-0. For almost 10 years, the U.S. Air Force Rugby team has used this tournament to prepare for the Armed Forces Rugby Championship which sees teams from military services around the world compete. Air Force has won the Armed Forces title eight consecutive years. The Armed Forces tournament is Aug. 17-20 in Glendale, Co. Valine is a pilot with the 30th Airlift Squadron, 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Susan Carlson

Enrichment retreats – good for the soul
March 14, 2012 — Through the Chaplain's Religious Enrichment Development Operation program military members and their families from Joint Base Charleston are offered free enrichment retreats that can help them meet the unique challenges of everyday life and today's military lifestyle. Each year CREDO hosts numerous retreats. The next scheduled retreat will be held... MORE

Through the Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation program, military members and their families are offered free enrichment retreats to help them reconnect. Charleston is scheduled to host a Marriage Enrichment Retreat at Camp Kinard in Batesburg-Leesville, S.C., April 13 to 15. The retreat offers a safe environment to help build better communication skills, trust and strengthen ties. All retreats are available to Joint Base Charleston personnel as well as Department of Defense employees. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

News Briefs - Air Base
March 14, 2012 — 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.March 21Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston: A fun, fast paced introduction to JB Charleston for all military spouses who have recently moved to the... MORE

News Briefs - Weapons Station
March 14, 2012 — 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.March 20Navigating Operational Stress: Learn techniques to slow down, take a deep breath, prioritize, and relax. Our next class is March 20 from 10 to... MORE

Movie Schedule - Family Matters
March 14, 2012 — Movie Schedule: Weapons StationCall 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. The Sitter: March 16, 7:30 p.m., Rated RArthur Christmas: March 17, 5 p.m., Rated PGThe Sitter: March 17, 7:30 p.m., Rated RArthur Christmas: March 18, 2 p.m., Rated PGJoint Base Charleston - Air BaseGirl Scouting: Girls in... MORE

Preparations being made for Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012
March 13, 2012 — The Joint Base Charleston community will be participating in the exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 from March 19 to 24. This exercise is designed to enhance Security Forces' training and readiness while allowing units the opportunity to practice security increases in response to possible future threats to JB Charleston.Solid... MORE

Updating AtHoc is mandatory
March 13, 2012 — AtHoc is the new emergency notification system used on Joint Base Charleston. AtHoc makes it possible to warn all personnel on the installation of an emergency within 10 minutes and can be used for notification of Force Protection Condition changes and anti-terror warnings, natural disaster alerts for approaching tornados or hurricanes or other... MORE

Diamond Sharp
March 13, 2012 — MORE

Colonel Erik Hansen and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams recognize the March Diamond Sharp winners at the Joint Base Charleston Club March 13. The Diamond Sharp recipients were Senior Airman Nicholas Woods, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing and Staff Sgt. Liz Fernandez, 437th Operations Support Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Williams is the 437th AW command chief. Diamond Sharp recipients not pictured are Airman 1st Class Daniel Cherry, 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing and Airman 1st Class Jonathan Akers, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

Good Order and discipline at Joint Base Charleston
March 13, 2012 — Air Force members of Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice during January through February 2012. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing... MORE