Dyess Warrior of the Week

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This week's warrior is Senior Airman Charles Patton from the 7th Medical Support Squadron.

Job title:  Pharmacy Technician

Job description and its impact on the overall mission:  As a pharmacy technician I manage patient's health through drug intervention and provide medications for active duty, dependants and retirees. My number one priority is to provide timely and accurate prescriptions to all beneficiaries, and maintaining "fit" warriors. I ensure patient's receive high quality healthcare by providing pharmaceutical supplies, and technical and administrative support to the pharmacists and the clinic staff by aiding in the management of inventories, records maintenance and performing various administrative tasks associated with drug packaging.

Time in the military:  3 years, 1 month

Time at Dyess:  2 years, 7 months

Family:  My mother , Shelli, father, Charlie

Hometown:  Xenia, OH

Why did you join the military?  I joined the military to see the world and for school.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years:  Hopefully I will have won the lottery by then, but if not then I will still be in the Air Force.

What do you do for fun here?  Play softball, golf and hang out with friends.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story?  While I was deployed to Kuwait I got to meet Hilary Clinton and Joe Bidden.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?  While I was deployed, I performed multiple human remain ceremonies, helping to honor fallen soldiers.

Who are your role models?  My parents, and grandparents.