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By Airman 1st Class Clayton CupitJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs
On an early Thursday morning, all it took was one look tothe sky to see the amazing airlift capability of the U.S. AirForce.
One-by-one, nine C-17 Globemaster III's took off fromJoint Base Charleston, S.C., March 27, 2014, in support of alarge formation exercise dubbed "Raging Moose."
The exercise was a product of teamwork and coordinationbetween many agencies on the joint base.
The 437th and 315th Maintenance Squadron crews wereresponsible for preparing aircraft for the exercise, having nineC-17s ready to launch in a specified time period. The mainte-nance crews and the 437th Aerial Port Squadron personnelalso spent numerous hours preparing for the exercise.
While nine C-17's were being generated for the large for-mation exercise, there were also four aircraft preparing forreal-world missions.
"It's what we do every day," said Master Sgt. WilliamYoung, 437th Maintenance Squadron superintendent. "It canbe chaotic, but we excel when the pressure is on."
"The 437th Operations Group took the generated aircraftand conducted a large formation exercise and applied ourcapability to launch a number of aircraft and execute a massairdrop over a specified drop zone," said Maj. James Dolson,437th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of oper-ations.
Along with executing a mass airdrop, three C-17's wereinvolved in working with soldiers with the 82nd AirborneDivision, Ft. Bragg, N.C., performing personnel drops over aspecified drop zone.
"Exercises like this give us valuable training," said Dolson."We very rarely get to launch more than two or three aircraftat a time in formation."
"The exercise provided more than 500 operational andmaintenance training objectives," said Capt. Rob Cross, 437thMaintenance Squadron assistant officer. " The exercise let uspractice total force integration on a whole new level."
Exercises such as Raging Moose are considered cost effec-tive exercises, saving the Air Force time and money. By com-bining the talents of the 437th Airlift Wing and the 628th AirBase Wing, the exercise allowed the integration of base per-sonnel, and exercised each unit's ability to conduct a largescale exercise.
"The exercise was very successful," said Cross. "It showedus where we can improve and where we excelled."
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Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., wait for the green light indicating it is time to jump March 27, 2014, on a C-17 Globemaster III flying over an undisclosed location.The paratroopers were part of a large formation exercise which provided more than 500 operational and maintenance training objectives and demonstrated the U.S. Air Force’s strategiccapability. See more photos on Page 6.
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Col. Jeffrey DeVore, 628th Air Base Wing commander, signs his name on the 2014 Sexual AssaultProclamation April 1, 2014, to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The commanders and command chiefs of the 315th Airlift Wing, 437th Airlift Wing,Naval Support Activity Charleston and 628th ABW each signed the document in a mutual showof support for victims of sexual assault and to affirm JB Charleston’s stance against the crime.
U.S. Air Force photo / 1st Lt. Christopher Love
Joint Base Charleston leaders show support for SAAM
(Left to right) Capt. Jon Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer,Capt. Timothy Sparks, Naval Support Activity commanding officer, Capt. Marvin Jones,Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer, Capt. Amy Burin, Space and NavalWarfare Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer, Cmdr. Charles Phillip, NavalMunitions Command commanding officer, and Cmdr. Victor Garza, Nuclear Power TrainingUnit executive officer, take turns signing the Sexual Assault Awareness MonthProclamation April 1, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. The proclamationstates that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and encourages Sailors to “Live ourvalues: step up to stop sexual assault.”
U.S. Air Force photo / Eric Sesit
The Dorchester Gate will be closed during the weekends of April 5-6 and April 12-13, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., torepaint the roads and parking areas around the base entrance and Visitor's Center. All inbound and outboundweekend traffic will be routed through the Commissary Gate. Access to the Visitor's Center will be maintained
from Dorchester Road during normal business hours, however patrons should expect to find limited parking during these closures. Please contact SSgt Johnson (628 Civil Engineer Squadron) at 963-1403 with any questions.
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COMMENTARY
Commentary by Col. James Fontanella315th Airlift Wing commander
Let your conscience be your guide.That's pretty simple advice. We all remember the
story of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket from our child-hoods, and the horrible outcomes when Jiminy's advicewas disregarded. The interesting thing is, followingyour conscience is great advice whether you're youngor old, child or adult, wooden or real.
I find that it serves me well in my current position.True, I'm inundated with guidance memorandums, poli-cy letters and Air Force Instructions, but for the most part, my gut oftentells me very precisely the difference between right and wrong. I alsobelieve that most folks have a pretty reliable conscience when given theopportunity to look inward and ask themselves if they know right fromwrong, efficient from wasteful or productive from destructive. It's thechoices that we make, by either knowingly accepting the guidance from ourinternal moral compass, or disregarding it for an easy out, that can get us introuble.
Fortunately, our military services provide us with good core values weare all expected to live by. And they are intended to be 24/7/365, on and offduty, in and out of uniform. For the Air Force, we all understand "IntegrityFirst, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do." Start with whatyou know is right and make good choices that will serve yourself, yourfamilies, your service and your country well.
Undeniably, we all make mistakes at some point. We are human andit is natural. What our conscience ought to tell us about correctiveaction after a misstep is to take responsibility for our actions, be honestwith ourselves and others and move on. Mistakes are opportunities forgrowth and I'm a firm believer in education versus punishment toenable development.
Some circumstances can put us in a position where the right answeris that we shouldn't go it alone. We know that whether it's help withfinances, relationships, substance abuse or other behavioral healthissues, assistance is out there. All too often, many of our coworkers,and even loved ones, need help and won't take the initiative to act onwhat they know they need to do. Our Wingman culture encourages us
to help each other out. It's our duty to point others in need toward theresources that are available. And if you're wondering whether or not youshould seek help for yourself - you probably already know the answer. Takeadvantage of the opportunity to learn and grow before there are negativeconsequences.
I see amazing accomplishments from the people I work with every day.Truthfully, some make it look easier than others, but I acknowledge thatmost of our behaviors generally come from an intuitive sense within us.Consistently listening to our consciences takes strength, courage andresiliency, but it's within all of our powers to do it, and hopefully that littlevoice in your head reflects good, honest and principled ethics. Life is neveras easy as children's fairy tales, but happy endings are far more likely if youchoose to live your life by the guidance of your conscience ... whether ornot you've chosen to name it.
Col. James Fontanella
Let your conscience be your guide
Commentary by Lt. Col. Pat Miller628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander
My name is Lt. Col. Pat Miller, and I am a thief. Now you may be thinking, how is this possi-
ble? Thievery goes against our core values andthe Uniform Code of Military Justice.
In turn, I'll argue the opposite. Because of acommitment to "Excellence in All We Do," I bet-ter myself and others by stealing. The real ques-tion you need to ask is, what is it that I so boldlyconfess to stealing?
I'm a collector of leadership styles, problemsolving techniques and a myriad of other intellec-tual items. I watch. I listen. I process and learn.And then I apply whatever tool is right for themoment at hand.
Over the years I have become a firm believerthat you learn something from everyone - goodleaders and bad. Each interaction is a learningopportunity. Sometimes you learn what works;sometimes you learn what doesn't work. And eachtime, you log the experience and try to recognizesituations where a lesson from your memoryrolodex can be applied. At times the lesson is asclear. This typically occurs at the extremes withbrilliant and toxic leaders. Other times the lessonis harder to distill. You know you saw or experi-enced something, but it doesn't hit you until a few
days, weeks or months later what it was.Regardless of the situation, however that experi-ence molded your leadership style.
So where do I stalk my prey? Naturally, ourmilitary community is a target rich environment.By the nature of our profession, we are surround-ed by leaders and mentors both military and civil-ian. Keep your eyes open at not just formal meet-ings, but at social gatherings. Analyze the way asupervisor addresses a discipline issue or moti-vates a group. Note the nuances between leadinga few Airmen versus leading many and the varia-tion in approaches. Leadership is not a "one sizefits all" activity.
Another prime target is our professional devel-opment pipeline. We are fortunate to have theopportunity to attend numerous leadership coursesdepending on our rank and position. Although thecontent is high quality, look for the other moresubtle lessons. How does your instructor interactwith the class? What are the post-lesson conversa-tions about between students? Odds are, someoneis talking about an experience similar to the les-son taught. The peer-to-peer dialogue is whereyou steal the best ideas.
The final, and perhaps most ripe quarry, is oursurrounding community. You need to be a trainedknowledge sniper to glean nuggets from communityinvolvement. Whether you realize it or not, each
activity gives you an opportunity to pilfer or polish askill. As an engineer, Habitat for Humanity is a tar-get rich environment for our craftsmen. Workinghand-in-hand with other tradesmen can teach ayoung carpenter a new way to frame a structure oran electrician a more efficient way to wire a panel.The new skill, if applied in the proper setting, couldenable a job at home station or downrange to beexecuted more efficiently. The same can be said forspeaking engagements, organizing events or judgingscience fairs. With each engagement you are not justhelping the community, but you are helping yourself... pirating knowledge and experience that bettersyour communication and organizational skills.
Leading up to my last promotion, I sent a letterto former mentors and peers thanking them formaking me the officer and Airman, leader and fol-lower, husband and father I am today. At somepoint in my life, they challenged me, provided guid-ance and direction when I needed it, gave me thefreedom to act, trusted me, allowed me to succeedand allowed me to fail. The successes were clearlytheirs, but the failures were mine to own - in thoseinstances I simply forgot the lessons I stole.
I encourage you to look for opportunities tobetter yourself. Steal every great idea or leader-ship style possible and apply them when the situa-tion calls. Do it right, and thieving doesn't soundall that bad. Time to find my next victim.
Confessions of a professional thief
Commentary by Master Sgt . Tim Wheelis14th Airlift Squadron
Have you ever heard the saying, you'll catch more flies with honey thanvinegar?
Simply put, it means, be nice! This saying is something everyone shouldthink about when talking to friends and strangers alike.
We all have those days where we wish we could just crawl back into bedand try again tomorrow, but acting disgruntled and rude only makes otherpeople have a bad day too. If you happen to encounter someone who isobviously having a bad day, or even a bad year, try cheering them upinstead of spreading the gloom, you may just save a life.
If you need to talk with someone to correct an issue such as hair or uni-form, remember to be constructive with your criticism. If you yell at them infront of people or make general statements about their appearance being outof regulation, you will most likely be met with resistance and contempt.Instead, talk with them in private and let them know exactly what is out ofregulation and how to fix it, then follow up to make sure the issue gets fixed.
Also, if you happen to be the one out of compliance, accept the criticismand fix the issue. There is no sense in acting disrespectful especially when
you are in the wrong. No matter where you work, or who you're talking to,be nice to people and you may be surprised how nice people are in return.
Simply put ... just be nice
Joint Base Charleston’s Airmen Against Drunk Driving offers free, confidential rides home.To volunteer, email [email protected]
The JB Charleston DUI Battle Plan:https://eim.amc.af.mil/org/628ABW/JBCharlestonDUIBattlePlan/default.aspx
138 TOTAL SAVES FOR 2014# of Days Since Last
JB Charleston DUI - 14 (Mar. 21, 2014 - 628 LRS)
Total # of DUIs for JB Charleston 2014 - 5
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DUI CONDITION:YELLOW!
Commentary by Lt. Col. Alexandria Watson628th Air Base Wing Inspector General
The Unit Effectiveness Inspection has been overfor a few months now. Thank goodness we sur-vived but now what? Do we just wait until the fallof 2015 and start scrambling for the next UEI?
No, we don't! It's like running a marathon. You don't practice
the week or so before the big run. You conditionyour body for months to prepare for the big day;so, when it comes you're ready. The same goes forour next UEI. I know it's not until Dec. 2015, butwe need to condition ourselves now so beinginspection ready means we have been, are andwill continue to be mission ready.
And how do we do that? One way is through unit Self-Assessment
Programs. SAPs provide an effective means ofassessing mission performance and organizationaleffectiveness through internal review. Use yourunit SAP to prepare your organization for missionreadiness and in essence you'll be preparing yourunit to be inspection ready. The SAP helps gaugeunit strengths, illuminate problem areas and pro-vide feedback to leaders. Within SAP, units usethe checklists in management internal controltoolset as one way to assess mission readiness.Diligent completion of checklists helps in identi-
fying the critical things you need to correct inorder to better accomplish the mission. You areassessing yourself on how well you are doingyour job. It is crucial to be brutally honest in youranswers to your checklists and provide proof youhave verified the answer and that you have had"eyes on."
Here are some tips for a successful unit SAP:1. Read your Air Force Instructions. The
instructions tell us what to do and why we do it.The checklists used for self-assessment are onlytools to help prepare your organization to be com-pliant with the Air Force instructions that pertainto your organization.
2. Be honest. Identify your problems, tell yoursupervisor about them and then fix them. It is eas-ier and less painful to correct a self-identifiedproblem than have someone outside your organi-zation address it.
3. Enlist outside help. If you are unfamiliarwith SAP, contact your squadron's SAP manager,MICT administrator, and/or the Joint BaseCharleston Inspector General office. They canoffer you guidance and instruction on how to runyour checklist.
4. Explain your answers. It is easy to speedthrough checklists with yes or no answers, but it isimportant to take your time and provide proof foryour answers. The justifications for yes responses
and explanations of no responses are what providesthe proof of your program's thoroughness.
5. Document the results. It is important follow-ing an exercise or self-assessment to input all dis-crepancies, now called observations, into theMICT database to insure proper tracking untilthey are closed.
Having a viable SAP ensures each functionalarea and work center is inspected. It is one mech-anism in which we ensure effective and efficientmission accomplishment. This is the unit's oppor-tunity to self-identify, address and report theseissues to leadership.
As part of the new Air Force Inspection Systemwe all, from airman basic to colonel, are to: continu-ously evaluate our work, unit, processes, procedures,etc., and identify and address issues as they happen,and honestly report our findings to leadership.
SAP requires your due diligence in order toprovide a valid assessment. In doing so, we areworking and striving for continual mission readi-ness through self-assessment. If you're alreadydoing this, great! You are helping your unit on itspath to success. If you're not, get onboard andhelp your unit be mission ready.
Your friendly neighborhood Inspector Generaloffice is available for any questions you have -feel free to e-mail them to: "628 ABW/IGInspector General" organization box.
Conditioning is key to inspection effectiveness
By Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Public Affairs
SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic was the site of a March28 Tri-County DimensionU competition which pitted morethan 90 students from eight local middle schools in a compe-tition testing their math and science skills in online, multi-player educational video games.
Students from Alston Middle, Cane Bay Middle, DuBoseMiddle, Gregg Middle, Hanahan Middle, Oakbrook Middle,River Oaks Middle and Rollings Middle School of the Artstook part in the competition, all under the watchful eyes ofSSC Atlantic volunteers and mentors. After more than twohours of competition, the DimensionU Tri-County winnerswere 1st Place: Warner Westberry, Jason Yeung and JessicaTurnbaugh from the Hanahan Middle School seventh Gradeteam; 2nd Place: Evan Arnold and David Cheslek of theDubose Middle School seventh grade team; and 3rd Place:Tanner Dollan, Thomas Ramsey and Breanna Deese of theCane Bay Middle eight grade team.
Winners from each grade in the competition earned a"Golden Ticket" and will return April 7 to compete against AirForce, Army, Marines and Navy teams in the 2014Department of Defense Math Games Virtual Tournament.They were the Hanahan Middle School sixth grade team ofDennis Rawlings, Jackson Peavy and Jared Markin; theHanahan Middle School seventh grade team of WarnerWestberry, Jason Yeung and Jessica Turnbaugh; and the CaneBay Middle eight grade team of Tanner Dollan, ThomasRamsey and Breanna Deese.
DimensionU, funded by the National Defense Education
Program, is a math gaming tool that enhances students' skillsin pre-algebra and algebra. The students engage in a series offirst-person action adventure missions with three-dimension-al graphics, sounds and animation similar to those in popularvideo games. Students can customize their avatars and can goonline to play individually or in teams, with classmates orwith other students around the world.
This is the third year SSC Atlantic has hosted the competi-tion, held in the command's conference center on Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons Station.
"It's always exciting to bring students here and see theirenthusiasm and motivation towards math and technology,"said Capt. Amy Burin, SSC Atlantic commanding officer.
DimensionU is part of SSC Atlantic's educational outreachprogram aimed at developing science, technology, engineer-ing and math talent in K-12 schools and at universities. SSCAtlantic deploys volunteers from its technical workforce toserve as role models, mentors, content experts, competitionjudges and in other roles that show students the value of aSTEM career. Their mission is to inspire, develop and attractthe STEM talent that is essential to deliver innovative solu-tions for the nations' and SSC Atlantic's current and futurechallenges.
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Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, andChief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW commandchief, present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior AirmanMaurice Hargraves, 437th Aircraaft MaintenanceSquadron crew chief, during the Airman LeadershipSchool Class graduation March 28, 2014, at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow award is given fora student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, bothas a leader and a scholar.
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SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic hosts DimensionUMiddle school students compete in DimensionU games atSPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic, March 28, 2014, on Joint BaseCharleston – Weapons Station. The Tri-County DimensionUcompetition pitted more than 90 students from eight local middleschools in a competition testing their math and science skills inonline, multi-player educational video games.
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By Capt. Erika YepsenSecretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON – By Dec. 31, everyAirman will be required to provide their serv-icing finance office with documentation forall dependents as part of Air Force auditreadiness efforts.
This one-time, Air Force-wide recertifica-tion process will allow the Air Force to vali-date Airmen's basic allowance for housingentitlements, ensuring every dollar of the $5.4billion the Air Force spends annually on BAHis fully auditable.
"When we say the Air Force is not auditcompliant, that doesn't mean that money ismissing or being misspent," said Doug Bennett,the deputy assistant secretary of the Air Forcefor financial operations. "Generally, it meansthat we lack the required documentation for ourspending to be considered auditable. In the caseof BAH, we need Airmen's marriage certifi-cates, birth certificates for children and divorcedecrees that require child support properly doc-umented by our finance offices to ensure wecan audit $5.4 billion in Air Force spending."
Beginning this month and continuingthrough December, Air Force finance officeswill contact Airmen across the total force byemail to notify them of their responsibility toprovide dependent documentation. Their
finance office will tell them exactly whichdocuments are required. Additionally, Airmenwho recently provided documentation maynot be required to do so again. Airmenshould wait to be notified by their financeoffices rather than bringing in documentationunsolicited, Bennett said. Waiting to receivenotification will eliminate unnecessaryduplication of effort for some Airmen.
Once notified, Airmen will have 30 days toprovide the required documents to their serv-icing finance office or have their housingallowance status reduced to single-rate.Deployed Airmen and those on extendedleave or temporary duty will be given specialconsideration in meeting the 30-day deadline.
The push for revalidation of dependentdocumentation comes as the Air Force pre-pares to meet financial improvement and auditreadiness requirements laid out in the 2010National Defense Authorization Act. The AirForce currently retains dependent documenta-tion for six years, which is insufficient to meetaudit readiness requirements. This one-timerevalidation will ensure Air Force compliancewith audit requirements, Bennett said.
"America entrusts the Air Force not only tospend taxpayer dollars wisely and efficiently,but also to account and justify that expendi-ture," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. MarkA. Welsh III in a recent memo. "Preparation for
this important and legislative-ly-mandated effort rests in thehands of every Airman, notjust the financial community."
Although revalidation ofAirmen's dependents will bea one-time recertification,Airmen will continue toplay a vital role in the AirForce's audit readiness.Starting in 2015, independ-ent auditors will visit workstations for Airmen toreview processes, proce-dures and transactions thatdirectly impact the AirForce's financial statements.
"Ensuring we have theproper documentation toaccount for every expendi-ture in a very large budget isa difficult but essentialeffort," said Dr. Jamie Morin,the assistant secretary of theAir Force for FinancialManagement andComptroller. "Becomingaudit ready will help usdemonstrate to the Americanpublic that we are responsiblestewards of taxpayer moneyat a time when we must makeevery dollar count."
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April 9 is the final day for Joint Base Charleston youth tosubmit applications for three upcoming Air Force-spon-sored summer camps for 2014.
These opportunities include the Teen Aviation Camp atthe U.S. Air Force Academy, June 7-12, Space Camp at theU.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., July 27 -Aug. 1, and the Leadership Camp at the University of Texasin San Antonio, Texas, July 9-13.
All lodging, meals and program costs are centrally fund-ed at no cost to participants or JB Charleston. Airline or per-sonally owned vehicle travel costs to each camp are theresponsibility of the attendees.
Camps are open to eligible family members of activeduty assigned to JB Charleston, Air Force retired military,current AF civilian employees, Air National Guard and AFReserve who have been activated within the last 12 months.
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18 attending the Space Camp must have a minimum gradepoint average of 2.8. High school students who have com-pleted their freshman year prior to the camp are eligible forthe Leadership Camp.
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For more details on each camp or eligibility status toattend, call the Air Base Youth Center, 963-5684, or theWeapons Station Youth Center, 794-7809.
Youth Aviation, Space, Leadership campsign-ups deadline extended to April 9
By Army Cpl. Denis Ortiz841st Transportation Battalion
Members of the 841st Transportation Battalion volunteeredtheir time to assist with preparations for the Multiple SclerosisSociety Challenge Walk, March 1, 2014, in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
The three-day event consisted of a 30 - 50 mileWalk/March, and was designed to challenge individuals livingwith the disease and to raise awareness and funds for researchand development of a cure. The event had participants walk-ing through some of the most scenic and beautiful areas in theLowCountry, concluding in the Isle of Palms, S.C.
Members of the 841st TB helped set up prior to the event,assisted other volunteers and participants during the walk, atthe lunch stop and medical "spa" area, and closed out the
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have any injuries treated, and the volunteers from the 841stalso managed the "Spa" area, using a special mineral soak tosoothe aches and any discomfort on the feet of the walkers.
Among the military volunteers from Joint Base Charlestonwere Navy Petty Officers 3rd Class Jordan Rogers and NathanCobb, and Seaman Apprentice Dillan Byers.
"We enjoyed ourselves so much that we decided to justcome back again today" said Rogers.
"This whole event was well put together" added Byers."We were cheering everybody on to the finish!"
The National MS Society mobilizes people and resourcesto drive research for a cure and to address the challenges ofeveryone affected by MS via community outreach events such
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The event raised more than $400,000 of the $700,000 goaland contributions will continue to be accepted until April 14,2014.
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First responders from Joint Base Charleston take part in a Mass Casualty Exercise March 28,2014, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.
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Airman 1st Class Melvin McCormick, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter,brings a simulated victim to safety during a Mass Casualty Exercise March 28,2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.
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Senior Chief PettyOfficer TommyWagers, Naval HealthClinic CharlestonDirectorate forAdministration senior enlistedleader, adjustsSeaman ChristopherConnelly’s necker-chief prior to a com-mand-wide uniforminspection March 28,2014, at NHCC on Joint BaseCharleston –Weapons Station,S.C. Connelly is aHospital Corpsmanassigned to NHCC.U.S. Navy photo / Petty Officer 3rd Class Caralyn Mulyk
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Nine C-17 Globemaster IIIs taxi to the runway as they prepare for take- off during a large formation exercise March 27, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The large formation exerciseprovided more than 500 operational and maintenance training objectives and demonstrated the U.S. Air Force's strategic capability.
Staff Sgt. ManuelChacon, 15thAirlift Squadronloadmaster, waitsfor a heavy palletto be droppedfrom a Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.,C-17 GlobemasterIII, March 27,2014. The cargodrops were partof a large forma-tion exercise.
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United States Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin (WHEC-721), rests at anchor before its decommissioning ceremonyMarch 31, 2014, in Charleston, S.C. The Gallatin was commissioned in 1968 and served for 45 years.
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From the Under Secretary of DefenseThis April, the Department observes the tenth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the
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(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Laurie Gutierrez628th Medical Group, Lt. Col ClaudiaBermudez, 628th Logistics ReadinessSquadron commander, Florine King,628th Air Base Wing Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response ProgramManager, Capt. Jennifer Prouty, 628thProtocol, Lauren Love, 628th ABW WingStaff agency’s key spouse, Chief MasterSgt. Gigi Manning, 315th command chief,Heidi Wingo, 628th CommunicationsSquadron key spouse and 628th ABW key spouse mentor, Tech. Sgt. TerranceWhitehead, 628th Logistics ReadinessSquadron, pose for a photo after theWomen's History Month LuncheonQuestion and Answer panel March 28,2014. Women's History Month highlightsthe contributions of women in history andcontemporary society. It is celebrated eachMarch in the United States, the UnitedKingdom and Australia, correspondingwith International Women's Day.
U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway
Luncheon concludes Women's History Month
Senior Airman Austin Overbaugh, 628th Air Base WingHonor Guard graduate, marches down the aisle duringthe Class 14-A Honor Guard Graduation March 28,2014, at the Education Center on Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. These Airmen participated in a gruel-ing two-week training course where they learned to per-form and perfect the different ceremonies Honor Guardmembers take part in, such as wreath-laying cere-monies and military funeral honors.
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit
Class 14-A HonorGuard Graduation
Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander (left), Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander (secondfrom left), and Col. James Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander (right), induct Charleston’s new Honorary Commandersduring an Induction Ceremony March 28, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Honorary Commanders programeducates local community leaders about the various missions at JB Charleston.
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Chiefs, senior chiefs and master chiefpetty officers from USNS Comfort, jointhe LowCountry Chief Petty Officer’sAssociation at Joint Base Charleston –Weapons Station, to celebrate the 221stbirthday of the establishment of thechief petty officer rank April 1, 2014.The honors of cutting the cake went tothe oldest chief in attendance, retiredMaster Chief Petty Officer TerryAnthony, (center right), and to theyoungest, Chief Petty Officer Eric Reed,a machinist’s mate assigned to theNaval Consolidated Brig Charleston.The Comfort is in Charleston for scheduled maintenance.
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Balfour Beatty Communities Foundations isonce again offering post-secondary academicscholarships to both high school seniors and under-graduate students who reside in Balfour BeattyCommunities military family housing. The applica-tion process is now open for scholarships that willbe awarded for the 2014-2015 academic year.Applicants must be the child on an active-duty
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FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY - American LegionPost 166, Goose Creek will be hosting an FLAGDISPOSAL CEREMONY on Saturday April 22,2014. The Flag Disposal Ceremony starts at 5PMand the public is invited to attend. The Flag DisposalCeremony is a very dignified program that disposesof torn, soiled and worn out AMERICAN FLAGS. Ifyou have a flag at home or work in this condition,please bring them to the American Legion Post 166located at 116 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek forproper disposal. American Legion Post 166 cordial-ly invites all Boys Scouts, Girls Scouts, Cub ScoutsBrownie Troops and Active Duty Military personnelto attend and take part in this moving ceremony. Formore information please call the Post at 553-5454or check out our web site atwww.americanlegionpost166sc.com
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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten.Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at OldFort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD.Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen873-2283 for more information.
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EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support
Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755) unlessotherwise specified. To register for a class or event, please call 794-7480.
NOTICE: The new office hours are Monday and Friday, 0730 to1630 and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 0730-1700.
April 7-11/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (TGPS) - Also, known as TAP,
this is a five day, Monday – Friday program, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,designed to prepare military members for transition to civilian life.Spouses are welcomed to attend all sessions on a space availablebasis. This is a congressionally mandated workshop that includes:
Military Occupational Code (MOC) Crosswalk, Department ofLabor Employment Workshop, and Veterans Affairs Briefings.
April 8/ Federal Employment 101 - Are you having difficulty applying
for a federal job? If so, attend this class, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., andlearn the ten steps of the federal job search process and fine-tuneyour federal resume.
April 12/ Operation Clip & Save - Learn how a penny-pinching shopper
saves hundreds of $$$$ each month using coupons! Class held from11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 15/ Conflict Resolution - Are you experiencing conflict in the work
place or at home? If so, join our class from 9 to 11 a.m. and learnhow to identify ways to effectively resolve conflict.
April 17/ Smooth Move -Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts
on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not needorders to attend. Course held from 9 a.m. to noon.
Notices/ VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees
receive information on disability benefits and medical recordsreview. To register, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center,Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480.
/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Departmentof Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisors are available to assist all service-members, veterans, and family members who may have questions aboutVA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments areavailable in one hour blocks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday throughThursday. Walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base office is located in build-ing 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224. The Weapons Stationoffice is located in building 302, room 108, and the number is 794-4304.
/ ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a classfor parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30a.m.. The discussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to haveyour child assessed, and understanding other difficulties that co-occur with ADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat everymonth, so you can jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools.The classes are taught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologistwith an extensive history in ADHD and behavior challenges in chil-dren. This service is free to enrolled patients at Naval Health ClinicCharleston. To register for the class, contact Capt. Carter at NavalHealth Clinic Charleston, (843) 794-6895.
/ New Year, New Resume! - Military Saves, a component of thenonprofit America Saves and a part-ner in the Department ofDefense’s Financial Readiness Campaign, that seeks to motivate,support, and en-courage military families to save money, reducedebt, and build wealth. The research-based cam-paign uses the prin-ciples of behavior economics and social marketing to change behav-ior. Military Saves encourages all service members, their families,and civilian employees to take the Military Saves pledge. Joint BaseCharleston’s Fleet & Family Support Center and Airman & FamilyReadiness Center will promote the Military Saves Campaign 24February 24 through March 1, 2014.
EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness
Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information,or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.
April 8/ Educational Opportunities Counseling appointments will be
held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes withan expert who will help you reach your educational goals.
April 9/ An “Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses”
workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn aboutFREE available resources and services such as employment,resumes, the local job market, scholarships and more!
/ A “What’s Your Retirement Plan?” workshop will be held from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gain insight for financial planning includingthe TSP as a means to supplement retirement.
/ A “Troops to Teachers” class will be held from 9:00 a.m. to10:30 a.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible vet-erans and their spouses transition into a new teaching career.
April 10/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided
for Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. DID YOUKNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retire-ment, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counsel-ing up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service membercan receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS.This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” toleave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior toattending the TAP GPS Workshop.
/ A “Slaying the Debt Dragon” workshop will be held from 1:00p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tired of being in debt? Explore debt’s history,what undermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out ofdebt! Couples are highly encouraged to attend.
April 11/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medicalrecords) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This lettermust be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday work-shop that you plan to attend.
April 14-18/ A “Transition Assistance Program (TAP) GPS Workshop for
Separatees” will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how to transi-tion and become “career ready” with ease. Spouses are encouragedto attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation
Briefing (held on Thursdays) is required prior to attending this work-shop. NOTICE: TAP GPS Workshops: The JB Charleston AB TAPGPS Workshop target audience will alternate between Separateesand Retirees, and for your convenience, JB Charleston WS will offerthe TAP GPS Workshop to alternating target audiences.
April 15/ A “Good Credit—I Want That!” class will be held from 1:00 to
2:00 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learnwhat it takes to reach a great score.
April 16/ A “Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston – Air Base” class will
be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced intro-duction to JB Charleston AB for military spouses who have recentlymoved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your unitKey Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry.
April 18/ A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you areexempt from the TAP GPS Workshop, you will still need this. Opento all Active Duty.
April 21 / An “Ace that Interview!” workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m.
to 12:00. Learn interviewing techniques by practicing with expertcoaching.
April 22 / A “My New Space” class will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30
a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals mov-ing out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.
/ A Key Spouse Update for appointed Key Spouses will be heldfrom 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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