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By Airman 1st Class Chacarra WalkerJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

"I was 21 years old and didn't think I was strongenough to beat two cancers - I thought my life wasover," said Senior Airman Latisha Chong.

Chong, a Flight Kitchen specialist from the628th Force Support Squadron at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C., was diagnosed withstage-three breast cancer Jan. 19, 2012. Twoweeks later, the same doctor who discovered herbreast cancer told her she also had Hodgkin'sLymphoma.

"I was all jacked up," said Chong. Chong had just returned from a six-month

deployment to Southwest Asia when she noticedtwo lumps in her breasts and immediately knewsomething was wrong. Her doctors diagnosedthe two lumps as cancerous tumors.

"I immediately called my mom." said Chong."Even though it was her birthday, she needed to

know the bad news." Chong's mom, Darlene Vincent, originally

from Trinidad, was living in Brooklyn, N.Y.,when she learned the earth shattering news.

"It was heartbreaking," said Vincent. "I knewLatisha needed my support, so I packed up andmoved to Charleston."

The next person Chong called was her super-visor, Tech. Sgt. Christian Farin, 628th FSSFlight Kitchen noncommissioned officer incharge. Chong felt Farin was someone who wasalways available to listen and help with herproblems.

"This was the first time I've ever experiencedan Airman coming to me with this type ofnews," said Farin. "I didn't know what to say, Ireally couldn't believe it."

Farin tried to put Chong's mind at ease by let-ting her know she not only had his support, butthe support of the entire squadron.

Chong was facing five months of chemother-

apy followed by radiation to stop the growth ofthe tumors in her breasts. Hodgkin's disease is atype of lymphoma, a cancer that starts in cellscalled lymphocytes which are part of the body'simmune system.

On top of it all, Chong would still have to takecare of her two-year-old son, Malachi.

"Since my immune system was weak, any-time Malachi showed even the slightest signs ofa cold or any other illness I would have to stayaway from him," said Chong. "The thing thatkept me grounded the most was praying. Youhave to believe in something; that's how I stayedpositive."

Fortunately, Chong had the support of the628th FSS team, which ensured Malachi wasenrolled in the base Child Development Center.This gave Chong a bit of time for herself andtime to focus on defeating her two cancers thatwere still spreading throughout her body.

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Senior Airman Latisha Chong, 628th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., was diagnosed with breast cancer Jan. 19, 2012. Chong went through chemotherapyfor five months and was told she was cancer free June 19, 2012.

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By Staff Sgt. Rasheen DouglasJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

From calibrating torque wrenches to bombdiagnostic equipment, one shop lives up to itsname as the "back shop of all back shops." The437th MXS Precision Measurement EquipmentLaboratory on Joint Base Charleston - Air Basemakes sure Airmen can accurately and preciselytake care of their equipment to perform their jobs.

This shop consists of 20 Airmen with a mis-sion that never stops.

PMEL supports all the units at JB Charleston.However, PMEL's support extends far beyondthe borders of the base. They provide regionalsupport for Air Mobility Command as well asmultiple Coast Guard vessels.

PMEL calibrates and repairs test measure-ment and diagnostic equipment. Their jobrequires expert knowledge of many mathemati-cal formulas.

"The slightest measurement, even a micro-inch off, can mean the difference between lifeand death," said Tech. Sgt. Patrick Howells,TMDE assistant flight chief. "An error in cali-

brating even the smallest piece ofequipment could lead to catastrophicconsequences down the line.

“PMEL is responsible for calibrat-ing nearly 5,000 pieces of equipmentat any given time,” said Howells.

According to Howells, fifty-fivepercent of the workload comes fromJB Charleston, 15 percent is theirown equipment used to help the shopmaintain standards, and 30 percentsupports off-base customers ... one ofwhich is Boeing, testing the test cellused to access their engines. PMELhelps certify the test cell is accuratelycalibrating vibration, oil pressures andthe engine's thrust of power.

“Across the Air Force, PMELhouses their own Quality Assuranceteam, and JB Charleston is no excep-tion. Highly-trained members are selected fromwithin the lab and are responsible for ensuring theitems certified by PMEL technicians are safe,accurate, reliable and traceable. The PMEL QAteam also monitors the laboratory environment to

include lighting, cleanliness, positive airflow,humidity and temperature,” said Howells.

The PMEL shop must also maintain a 73-degree temperature. It is imperative the

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Excellence in estimating: 437th MXSPMEL shop strives for perfection

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ashlee GallowayStaff Sgt. Christopher Hutchison, 437th MaintenanceSquadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratorysection supervisor for the K-3 microwave measurement sec-tion, looks at a circuit card at the Electrostaticdischarge/Sautering station Oct. 16, 2012, at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C. The ESD/Sautering troubleshootsdown to the component level on a circuit card.

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Commentary by Col. Darren Hartford437th Airlift Wing commander

It's been three weeks since I've had the honorof assuming command of the 437th Airlift Wingand I can honestly say I've never been moreimpressed!

From the beginning, Team Charleston and theLowcountry have welcomed me and my wifeTina, as well as our children Cameron andMatthew, as if we've been here all along. We aretruly grateful for your warm hospitality and lookforward to expanding our military family as weget to meet and work with many more of you inthe weeks and months to come.

Any new commander must embrace the historyof his organization if he hopes to successfully carrythe flag through current and future challenges. Thehistory of the 437th AW is certainly impressive.From the skies over Normandy Beach duringOperation OVERLORD in World War II to thedrop zones and airfields of Afghanistan today, thepatriots of the 437th AW have overcome countlesschallenges and served their nation admirably. I amproud to carry on this tradition of excellence.

Fortunately, we've had some great partnersthroughout the years to help us achieve our suc-cesses. I'm excited to work with our Joint Basemission partners, Col. Richard McComb and the628th Air Base Wing, and Col. Jamie Fontanellaand the 315th Airlift Wing, as we face and con-

quer the challenges of tomorrow. Our strong rela-tionship has been and will continue to be crucialto our mission accomplishment.

The mutual achievements of Team Charlestonare a direct result of our robust partnership and Iam honored to continue our great relationship. Asa quick recap of those accomplishments, in thelast year, the men and women of Team Charlestonhave provided precious life-sustaining supplies toour most frontline troops, brought humanitariancargo to less fortunate nations, executed numerouslifesaving aeromedical evacuation missions, andon too many occasions, held the highest honor ofreturning our fallen comrades back to the UnitedStates. Be proud of what you've accomplished inthe past as we work together towards improvingthe future.

As we look forward, the mission of the437th AW will not change.

Simply stated, we will continue to fix, filland fly airplanes whenever and whereverour customers need it. In my view, peopleare the foundation of mission success. Wemust work together to build strong founda-tions of personal and professional compe-tence and build on the strong bonds of theAir Force family to help us accomplish ourmission. To achieve this, I want to stress arenewed focus on our people in line withGen. Ray Johns' and Chief Master Sgt.Richard Kaiser's recent memorandum high-lighting Comprehensive Airman Fitness.

CAF is a holistic approach to caring, developingand guaranteeing the success of our Airmen andtheir families both on and off duty. Fundamentallystrong Airmen bring about mission success andTeam Charleston's mission will only be successfulwith a resilient Air Force family. As we're lookingout for our Airmen, we must focus on their fami-lies as they are the cornerstone of the solid foun-dation. Together, we will promote a culture of car-ing, increase a sense of belonging, and empowerour team to grow physically, socially, mentallyand spiritually.

Again, I'd like to thank everyone for the warmwelcome. I look forward to working with all ofyou as we carry on the great tradition of excel-lence of the 437th AW and Team Charleston.

Diamond Tip: Looking through a different lensCommentary by Master Sgt. Ronald Roper437th Maintenance Operation Squadron first sergeant

About three months ago, I was asked to be the437th Maintenance Operations Squadron interimfirst sergeant. Although I was a bit apprehensive,I was also excited about seeing things from a firstsergeants perspective. Our commander, Maj.Matthew Manns, took me aside and helped easemy anxiety and fears about the new duties Iwould be taking on.

During the last three months, I have seen anddealt with a broad range of first sergeant issues;both good and bad. The thing that sticks out tome the most is the respect my fellow first ser-geants have for each other, how hard they workfor their Airmen and the way they work together

to solve problems.The thing I found to be the most satisfying in

this job is helping others. To me, this is the mostrewarding part of the job. The things I didn'tknow prior to doing this job are how dedicatedfirst sergeants are and where they get their moti-vation. It seemed like a rather thankless job andone with the perception that all you do is help thecommander with discipline issues, both of whichare untrue. What most people do not see are theindividuals behind closed doors who are veryappreciative of the help we give them, and evenwhen it's disciplinary related, most Airmenunderstand we truly are just trying to help thembefore it is too late.

It comes down to perspective. Before this opportunity, my perspective was

that of a "worker bee" Airman or noncommis-

sioned officer in charge who didn't have the big-ger picture afforded to a shirt. I didn't know howthe choices and decisions were reached and theamount of thought and consideration that goesinto what is often perceived as trivial issues. Ididn't have the proper perspective. It's funny howyour perspective changes when you see the sameevents through a different lens.

If you ever doubted the amount of time, sacri-fice and hard work first sergeants put in, don't!Just remember they are always trying to dowhat's best for you, the Airman! Despite themany sacrifices, first sergeants love their job andafter doing it for three months, I can totallyunderstand why; it's a very rewarding job andthere is nothing more satisfying than being ableto help others.

worth repeating“As we look forward, the missionof the 437th AW will not change.Simply stated, we will continue

to fix, fill and fly airplanes whenever and wherever our

customers need it.”Colonel Darren Hartford437th Airlift Wing commander

Strong foundations lead to strong mission performance

Commentary by Lt. Col. Danny Davis628th Force Support Squadron commander

There is much discussion in the Department of Defense these days abouttransformation. Transformation or looking for new and innovative ways toconduct business is nothing new; it has always been around. In fact, forany institution to survive and stay relevant, it must continuously adapt itsmission to an ever-changing world whether it is the military or your every-day business activity. The reason the word "transformation" has reappearedis because of DoD's challenge to find $450 billion throughout the nextdecade.

Effectively surviving transformation and remaining resilient are contin-gent upon each military member's ability to adapt.

During World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill exclaimedto the Parliament: “Gentlemen, we have run out of money; now we have tothink.” Due to the costs of fighting a World War, resources were scarce, sothere was no other choice but to think of better, smarter, more efficient waysof conducting business.

Therefore with less manpower and money, the Air Force must find smartsolutions to issues at every level of the organization from section toHeadquarters and every level of each key process must be evaluated for effi-ciency. Yes, good military members are constantly looking for faster,smarter, cheaper, better ways of doing business, but that review takes placemuch more readily when budgets are cut and manpower is decreased; duringthose instances, there is no choice but to adapt because the organization'svery survival depends on it.

The questions have often been debated: as we continue in transformation,are we at risk of becoming less effective as an institution? Are we in dangerof losing our status as the world's greatest military? What happens when wehave decreased our resources and cut manpower to the point that we haveone Airman doing the work that two or three Airmen used to do? Will thoseyoung Airmen be able to adapt and remain resilient?

If you are an someone with a tremendous amount of responsibility andyou feel overwhelmed at times, my advice to you would be to look for moreeffective ways to do your duty. Don't be afraid to speak up on how to reengi-

neer; redesign or rebuild to meet the demands of the mission - that's whattransformation is truly all about. The most prized possession in the Air Forcearsenal is our Airmen and the innovative Airmen are the ones who soar andthrive in our environment, and in most cases generate the best ideas.

As you seek new ways of conducting the mission more efficiently, do not for-get there is an IDEA program where you can submit your ideas and may receivea monetary award if you should find a tremendous savings for the Air Force.

But what happens to those who can't adjust to finding innovative ways ofconducting business? Unfortunately, when one can't adapt, you may feel leftbehind and begin to withdraw from the crowd.

However, the good news is there are many resources for assistancedepending on the issue you are trying to overcome.

Your wingman, chaplain, first sergeant, chief and unit commander are afew on the front lines. But don't forget about all the resources in the Airmanand Family Readiness Center, which are available to assist you with remain-ing a resilient Airman or Sailor.

In addition to our Airman and Family Readiness Center; Fleet and FamilyService Center for our Sailors; single-Sailor liberty program; the SingleAirman Initiative Program, which specializes in programming events for oursingle Airmen are also available to serve you. Finally, remember a well-bal-anced lifestyle that encompasses Comprehensive Airman Fitness will aidwith the stress of transformation and build resiliency.

Your force support squadron is charged with building a sense of commu-nity and energizing Airmen and Sailors, and they work tirelessly to accom-modate your every need. If you have concerns that are not being met or youare having trouble remaining resilient with all of the transformation that istaking place in our military these days, please remind yourself that regard-less of what may be hindering you from maintaining your resiliency, you canovercome it, and you have multiple places to seek assistance. The reason theUnited States armed forces has adapted to transformation and maintained itsstatus as the world's greatest military is due to the quality of our most valu-able resource – you – our Airmen and Sailors, so let us know how we cantake care of you. But also remember that the military as an institution hastransformed at every level many times throughout our history to stay rele-vant as the world's greatest military.

Transformation: Time to stress or remain resilient?

There is still time to Run the Runway!Team Charleston,If you haven't signed up to run in the 4th Annual Run the

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able the morning of the race, beginning at 0600 at the startingline. Bring $15.00 cash or a check made out to 'FSS'.

All DoD ID card holders need to park at the Joint Base

Charleston - Air Base theater parking lot. Transportation willbe available to shuttle you to the starting line, which is besidethe APS flightline access gate (Bldg 178).

You may show up before the start time of 7:45 a.m. to run forFREE, but you will not be eligible for a prize or for a bib number.

If you have questions, please contact MSgt HaroldBordeaux at 963-7154 or the Air Base gym at 963-3347.

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The Patriot • October 26, 2012 3JB CHS NEWS

PMEL facility stays at this temperature and doesn't losepower because certain PMEL equipment needs about 45 daysto warm up. It would stop equipment from being calibratedand returned to use, affecting mission effectiveness, accordingto Howells.

Recently, the PMEL upgraded to a $90,000 facility to helpkeep their equipment at the right temperature. The facility

remains at 73 degrees, 98 percent ofthe time, which allows the unit toremain a certified PMEL shop.

PMEL's last inspection wascompleted in October 2011 and thelab received an on-the-spot certifi-cation.

Inspections are conducted everytwo years, and the top enlistedexperts in the career field inspectthe shop for a full week. Theinspection is similar to a Unit-Compliance Inspection and evalu-ates the PMEL's technicians, prac-tices and procedures.

"JB Charleston has receivedthree consecutive on-the-spot cer-tifications," said Howells. "I'vebeen in the career field for 15years now and never have I seenany PMEL shop receive three con-secutive on-the-spot certifica-tions."

As PMEL continually strives forperfection, in the background theyhelp JB Charleston perform its suc-cessful mission.

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ashlee GallowaySenior Airman Herschel Miller, 437th Maintenance Squadron Precision MeasurementEquipment Laboratory Calibration technician, calibrates a torque wrench on a CDItorque calibrator Oct. 16, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The CDI torquecalibrator is used to show how accurate a torque wrench is.

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ashlee GallowaySenior Airman Dawne-Kortnye Knox, 437th MaintenanceSquadron Precision Measurement Equipment LaboratoryCalibration technician, calibrates a 4391M Watt Meter Oct. 16,2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.. The watt meteris capable of reading 200 watts and 400 megahertz.

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The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron garnished numerous awards during the Air MobilityCommand Civil Engineer Awards for fiscal year 2012.

The award winners and runners up for Joint Base Charleston include:

Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit Maj. Gen. Del R. Eulberg Award Asset Management flight

Brig. Gen. Archie S. Hayes AwardProgram flight

Senior Master Sgt. Gerald J. Stryzak AwardExplosive Ordnance Demolition flight

Airman and civilians of the 628th CES also recognized include:

Harry P. Rietman Award winner (Senior civilian manager):Jerry Garrett

Maj. Gen. Eugene A. Lupia Award runner-up (Military technician noncommissioned officer): Staff Sgt. Douglas Ryan

Maj. Gen. Eugene A. Lupia Award runner-up (Military technician Airman): Senior Airman John Hedges

Maj. Gen. L. Dean Fox Award runner-up (Senior military manager): Lt. Col. Aaron Altwies

Society of American Military Engineers Newman Medal runner-up: 1st Lt. William Hay, Jr.

AMC National Society of Professional Engineers Federal Engineer of the Year winner:Todd Martin

"Congratulations to the ‘Outlaws’ of our civil engineer squadron on a job well done! Also,thanks to all of the Joint Base Charleston mission partners, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineersand the Naval Facilities Engineering Command for their continued teamwork in our efforts toimprove the facilities, infrastructure and overall mission sustainability of Joint BaseCharleston," said Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander.

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Dr. Jay Thomas, Palmetto Scholars Academy curriculum consultant, will present the mid-dle and high school curriculum developed specifically for PSA, as well as an overview of theimportance of gifted and talented education Nov. 1, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Navy Yard, Noisette(2415 Avenue F., North Charleston, S.C.)

Thomas is an Associate Professor of Education at Aurora University, having earned hisDoctorate of Education at North Illinois University, and is the Immediate Past President of theNational Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics and Science andTechnology. Thomas served as a research specialist at the renowned Illinois Math and ScienceAcademy from 1991 to 2003. Also presenting will be Joseph Prieto, retired IMSA CollegeAdmissions Counselor, who is assisting PSA in developing its college admissions and guid-ance program.

PSA is a tuition-free South Carolina Public Charter School for gifted and talented students

in the sixth through tenth grades and is open to students from any county or school district inthe state. Palmetto Scholars Academy will be adding a higher grade each year, and will ulti-mately be a combined middle and high school for gifted and talented students.

Palmetto Scholars Academy's mission is to provide a differentiated program designed tomeet the educational needs of intellectually gifted learners, address their distinctive social andemotional needs, promote individual character development and instill a life-long love oflearning. Our students will engage with leading innovative organizations in higher education,business and science to empower them to make original and impactful contributions to the ele-vation of South Carolina in the areas of education, commerce, arts and science.

"Palmetto Scholars Academy is South Carolina's only charter school for gifted and talentedstudents," said Christopher Gerry, 628th Force Support Squadron school liaison officer.

All children living in the state of South Carolina, including military families attached toJoint Base Charleston, are eligible to enroll, according to Gerry. PSA currently has openingsthis year, and will begin accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year after the first ofthe year. They do not provide transportation, and are located on the old Navy Base in NorthCharleston.

For more information, visit www.palmettoscholarsacademy.org or call 843-300-4118.(Information was taken from an Oct. 8, 2012 Palmetto Scholars Academy press release.)

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This article is being re-run as part of Energy Action Month.

The Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Galley is afive-star award-winning dining facility located at the NavyNuclear Power Training Command complex and providesnearly 4,000 meals daily to students, active-duty and Reserveservice members who work on base.

The facility, which is open seven days a week, uses morethan 6,240 gallons of hot water per day.

The Galley uses massive amounts of energy to heat all thewater. Before the implementation of a solar panel water-heat-ing system, the Galley relied on electricity and natural gasalone to handle the task.

"Heating more than 6,000 gallons of water per day usingnatural gas and electric pumps alone was expensive," said BillBradshaw, a Johnson Controls project manager who oversawthe installation of the solar panel water-heating system onWeapons Station. "The price of natural gas fluctuates and theGalley was looking for a way to reduce consumption. Thesolar panel heating system was put in place to utilize an alter-nate energy source, and so far has been a success."

Since Oct. 2010, the Galley has been using electricity, nat-ural gas and 36 solar powered panels to heat water used forsanitation, washing dishes and cooking food.

"Solar power alone isn't enough to heat up all the waterrequired by the Galley," Bradshaw said. "However, it providesapproximately 65 percent of the energy needed to heat thewater. Since the solar panels collect their power from the sun,its free energy. It also helps lower the carbon dioxide emis-sions by using less natural gas."

Each panel is 40 square feet and sits on top of the centralenergy building located next to the Galley. The solar panelscollect heat from the sun and transfer the energy to two watertanks which hold more than 2,000 gallons of water, Bradshawsaid.

The water in the tanks is heated to 140 degrees Fahrenheitbefore being transferred to storage tanks in the Galley. If thethermostat in the Galley reads up to 140 degrees, the solarpanels are providing all the hot water, Bradshaw said. Whenthe sun goes down and all the hot water provided from the sunis depleted, natural gas and electric pumps take over the heat-ing process.

"The solar panel system works best in summer months, butis designed to get the job done anytime of the year," Bradshawsaid. "If it's really hot out and the sun is high in the sky, not

all the panels are needed to keep the water at its set tempera-ture. If the weather is cold and the sun isn't as strong, all 36panels are needed."

The maximum savings of fuel from natural gas is approxi-mately 609,777 cubic feet per year. Maximum savings of elec-trical power is approximately 618,629,000 British ThermalUnits per year. The maximum reduction in carbon dioxideemissions is 92,566 pounds per year.

Chief Petty Officer Michael Vira, Galley food service offi-cer, said, "(In 2010) we served more than one million meals.To find any savings of energy in the massive volume ofresources needed to provide food to all these service membersis a great accomplishment.

"We use water for everything; from washing hands to usingsteam kettles. The fact that we are also benefiting fromreduced emissions is phenomenal."

The Galley was the perfect test subject for solar panel waterheating systems, Bradshaw said, and there are currently futureplans on adding solar power panels as an alternate source ofenergy to other parts of the base.

"With solar power becoming more efficient it's definitelyworth saving energy and lowering emissions," Bradshaw said."Eliminating our carbon footprint is what energy conservationis all about."

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Candy scan will be available for JBCharleston's goblins and ghostsBy Airman 1st Class Ashlee GallowayJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The 437th Aerial Port SquadronPassenger Terminal is making their X-raymachine available for parents who wouldlike to have their children's Halloweencandy scanned for safety reasons.

The PAX Terminal's candy scan is Oct.31 from 5 to 10 p.m. The X-ray machine isnormally used to check air travelers' bag-gage for unsafe or restricted items.

"We are here to promote safety for ourkids and take care of our military fami-lies," said 1st Lt. Adrianne Schilling, 437thAPS Passenger Operations Flight com-mander. "We are allowing parents withaccess to our base facilities to bring theirchildren's candy in to be scanned to makesure there is nothing harmful inside of it."

Parents can bring children of all ages toscan their candy and there is no limit onthe amount of candy that they can bring.

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Comment: The men's sauna at the fitness center quit working in April 2012. A new unitwas installed in September 2012. It has now quit working for the second time since thenew one was installed. I realize it is not a priority, but it seems to me a lot of time andmoney has been spent on something that continues not to work. I served over 26 years inCE in the electric shop and the control shop and I don't understand why, after 6 monthsthe problem can't be solved. Help correcting this problem will be greatly appreciated.

Response: The 628th ABW Civil Engineers are aware of the issue, and have respond-ed with fix actions on several occasions. Unfortunately, they are occasionally constrainedby funding and manpower shortfalls, and other factors such as manufacturer warranties,parts availability, etc. In this case, the sauna in the men's locker room at the AB Gym hashad periodic maintenance issues throughout the summer. CE responded to rectify theissues, and in July decided to completely replace the heating unit. The heating unit wasordered and arrived in about 3 weeks. It was installed shortly after arrival, and the saunawas again opened to patrons. Unfortunately, shortly after re-opening, the heater unit againexperienced a failure, this time caused by a manufacturer issue with the wiring within theunit. CE made repairs on Oct. 4 and the unit is again back in operation. With the heat-ing unit replaced and faulty wiring corrected, we expect the sauna to remain in operation,and are prepared to respond again as needed if additional issues arise.

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"Raising a child alone is hard, but raising achild while battling two cancers is over-whelming," said Chong.

When Malachi wasn't at the CDC, Chong'smother would help out while Chong wasgoing through chemotherapy and radiation.

The treatments had begun to take their tollon Chong. The chemotherapy made her con-stantly feel like she had the flu and the radia-tion caused fatigue and night sweats.

"Going through chemotherapy made mefeel extremely cold," said Chong.

"When I went out in public, even though itwas summer, I had on sweats, boots, a jacket,a scarf, and on top of everything else, I worea mask. People looked at me as if I wasn'thuman."

Wanting to understand what Chong wasgoing through, Farin decided to spend a daywith her to get a better understanding of howhe could help.

"It didn't really hit me until I saw her with-out hair," said Farin. "I took leave for a day

and watched Chong go through an entire ses-sion of chemotherapy. I don't know what Iwould have done if I was in her shoes."

Chong wore a wig while going throughchemotherapy.

"After a while I couldn't take it anymore,"said Chong. "Once the physical changesstarted to become noticeable, I wanted tostand out less in public. A wig helped."

Besides losing her hair, Chong dealt withfluctuating weight.

"The different stages of treatment causedme to either lose or gain extreme amounts ofweight," said Chong. "I was going through alot at such a young age."

After five grueling months of chemothera-py, Chong had made it over the mountain andwas ready for radiation followed by surgery.

"When I graduated from chemotherapy somany people from my squadron showed up,even the hospital staff was shocked," saidChong. "They had to make room for every-body and the other patients. That's when I

realized what true wingmen are."On June 19, 2012, Latisha's doctors told

her she was cancer free. "I was ... happy," said Chong. "I started

making calls, my mom was already with me,so first on the list was my supervisor."

"Every time she called me, she told me badnews," said Farin. "But this time I could tellin her voice it was good."

It was now September and Chong wasfinished with radiation and prepped for sur-gery. Nervous and excited to be having thetumors in her breasts removed, Chongslipped into unconsciousness as the anesthe-sia overtook her.

"When it was time for surgery I prayed,"said Chong. "I prayed that everything would goas planned and that I would make it out safely."

Even though Chong was cancer free, shewould still need to go through another 33rounds of chemotherapy to ensure the cancerdidn’t return.

Chong wanted to know when she could goback to work, though.

"I was ready to get back to services whereI help people - because that's what we do,"said Chong. "The best part about my job isthe people."

Chong is scheduled to return to work at theend of this year. Even though she is cancerfree, she still has one more hurdle to over-come. She is currently going through a seriesof reconstructive surgeries to prepare her for

her new breasts. Chong has had a total of fivesurgeries and is scheduled to have two more.

"When they told me they were going toremove my breast I wasn't sad, I was excited,because now I was going to get bigger andbetter ones," Chong joked.

Chong's battle with cancer didn't go unno-ticed by the rest of her command. While shewas going through chemotherapy, radiationand surgery, Tech. Sgt. Antonia Williams,628th FSS, put together a team to run in theCharleston, S.C., Susan G. Komen Race forthe Cure in honor of Chong.

"I met Latisha at the fitness center a coupleweeks after arriving in Charleston," saidWilliams. "She came in and everyone startedtalking to her. She wasn't in uniform and I hadnever seen her before, so I asked her abouther situation."

"Talking to Latisha was so inspirational ...she was so positive," said Williams. "I hadonly known her for a few weeks, but I knew Iwanted to make a difference in her life and dosomething special for her."

Williams put together a team of more than50 runners and set a goal of $1,000 in dona-tions. The team not only met the goal, theyexceeded it by more than $700.

"I'm very happy about the run, it showspeople care," said Chong.

The team ran the race Oct. 20, 2012 andbest of all Chong walked the race with herfellow wingmen.

U.S. Air Force illustration / Airman 1st Class Chacarra WalkerSenior Airman Latisha Chong, 628th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Charleston – AirBase, S.C., was diagnosed with breast cancer Jan. 19, 2012. Chong went through chemother-apy for five months and was told she was cancer free June 19, 2012. The FSS team support-ed Chong throughout her treatment. The squadron assembled a team of more than 50 runnersand collected more than $1,700 in donations and ran in honor of Chong in the Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure.

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen DouglasSenior Airman Latisha Chong, breast cancer survivor from the 628th Force SupportSquadron, runs in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Oct. 20, 2012, in Charleston, S.C.She was diagnosed with breast cancer Jan. 19, 2012 and was told she was cancer free June19, 2012. FSS put together a team of more than 50 runners with the goal of raising $1,000 indonations. The team not only met the goal, they exceeded it by more than $700.

Survivor: Airman battles breast cancer

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The Patriot • October 26, 20128 JB CHS NEWS

By Capt. Jane Callender628th Force Support Squadron

The 2012 Coastal Carolina Combined Federal Campaignhas been underway for Team Charleston since Sept. 14, 2012and will close out on Oct. 31, 2012. This year’s theme is“Together, We Can Make a Difference,” and Team Charlestonhas spent the last five weeks doing just that. Collectively, eachcontribution helps organizations receive emergency services,medical care, education, training, resources, and ultimatelyprovides hope for the future to many people who would oth-erwise have none.

The CFC is a program designed to give all federal employ-

ees an opportunity to donate money to eligible non-profitorganizations, which helps provide health and human servicethroughout the world. The CFC continues to be the largestand most successful annual workplace charity campaign, withmore than 2,500 different charitable organizations worldwide,helping to raise millions of dollars each year. There are at least80 of these organizations in the Charleston local area, toinclude the Joint Base Charleston Youth Centers.

The number one issue that has prevented federal employeesfrom making a contribution to the CFC is that they were neverinformed about CFC. While the monetary goal is importantto all of us because in reality we are truly making a differencein our community, nation and worldwide, it is more important

to make sure everyone has been educated on CFC and has theopportunity to give. Our number one goal for the CFC is toensure we make 100 percent contact with all Team Charlestonpersonnel. According to the current tally, we are at 93 percentcontact across the three wings.

Last year, federal employees within the Coastal Carolinaarea pledged nearly $1.5 million to the 2011 CFC Campaign.The Coastal Carolina region has set a goal of raising $1.6 mil-lion in order to top last year’s donations. There is still timeto donate to a charity of your choice, so take a few minutes,fill out a pledge form and make a difference for someone,somewhere. For more information about making a contribu-tion, contact Capt. Jane Callender at 843-200-5904.

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The NEX Price Match Policy guarantees that NEXs willmatch any brick and mortar retailer's advertised price withinthe local market area on any identical in-stock item.

"We want the NEX to be our customers' choice for shopping,"said Richard Dow, NEXCOM senior vice president, StoreOperations. "Revamping our NEX Price Match Policy gives ourNEX cashiers more authority to match prices which will give aneven greater customer service experience to our customers."

NEX sales associates have the authority to match an adver-tised price reduction up to $100. An NEX supervisor mustauthorize a price match over $100. Customers may ask for aprice adjustment at any cash register in the store.

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For items on the NEX web store, myNavyExchange.com,the NEX will visually verify the price of the item prior tomatching the price.

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Story and photos by Senior Airman Dennis SloanJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

CLEMSON, S.C. – As the battle on thegridiron between the Clemson Tigers and theVirginia Tech Hokies paused for halftime, astory of heroism was broadcast over theMemorial Stadium speakers for some 80,000people in attendance Oct. 20, 2012, atClemson, S.C.

Capt. Michael Polidor and Capt. JustinKulish, now B-2 Bomber pilots at WhitemanAir Force Base, Mo., watched the two teamsbattle it out before walking onto the field tobe recognized for their heroic acts during amuch different battle on a much different ter-rain - Afghanistan.

Rewind to October 2009, 70 American andAfghan soldiers at Combat Outpost Keating,a remote outpost in northeastern Afghanistan,approximately 10 miles from the Pakistanborder, laydown fire as more than 100 Talibaninsurgents armed with AK-47's and grenadelaunchers ambushed the base.

With barbed wire being the only thingstanding between them and the insurgents, theU.S. Soldiers quickly requested air support.

Air Force pilots from Bagram Airfield,Afghanistan, had just taken off for a routinemission when they were given the orders tostop insurgents from over running a nearbyoutpost. One of those pilots was Polidor,deployed from the 335th Expeditionary

Fighter Squadron out of Seymour JohnsonAir Force Base, N.C., he raced over themountainous terrain in his F-15E StrikeEagle to reach the battle that was ragingbelow him.

"It looked like the Fourth of July downthere," said Polidor. "They were taking firefrom all directions, 360 degrees."

Polidor used his jet fighter's sensors togauge the situation occurring 20,000 feetbelow him. Because of low-lying clouds,Polidor and his fellow wingman flying highin the sky were forced to rely solely on theirjets advanced technological instruments totarget insurgents on the ground.

As Polidor and his fellow F-15 pilotswreaked havoc on the insurgents by droppingbombs and firing rounds at them, A-10Warthogs, B-1 Stealth Bombers and Armyhelicopters provided additional assistance.

Kulish was one of the B-1 pilots assignedto the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing provid-ing the vital close air support needed for theSoldiers on the ground.

"They were in danger of being completelyoverrun by insurgents," said Polidor. "It wasour job to eliminate them."

What Polidor did not know, was that thisbattle would last for more than eight hours.When the dust settled around the remote out-post that lied in a valley surrounded by threemountains, eight American Soldiers hadmade the ultimate sacrifice in defense of theircountry. Three Afghan soldiers had lost their

lives in the fight with several more Americanand Afghan Soldiers wounded.

Nearly 100 insurgents were killed and theattempted overrun of the remote outpost wasover. A total of 20 bombs were dropped on thebattlefield that day with several thousandrounds hurled at the insurgents as well. Of the20 bombs dropped Oct. 3, 2009, in Afghanistan,Polidor was responsible for four of them andhad fired 170 rounds from his F-15.

Fast forward to Oct. 20, 2012, Polidor andKulish stand on the 50-yard line of theMemorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C., wheremore than 80,000 people clap in appreciationafter hearing their heroic stories.

"Clemson fans have been amazing to usand it is an honor to be here on this fieldtoday," said Polidor.

While Polidor was being honored on thefield, he met with Clemson wide receiverDaniel Rodriguez who had just finished bat-tling it out on the field against the Virginia

Tech Hokies. Though Polidor and Rodriguezhad never met in person until now, their pathshad crossed just a few years earlier. The dayPolidor was raining down bombs and bulletson the insurgents in that Afghanistan valley,Rodriguez, a sergeant in the Army at the time,was one of the American Soldiers fighting forhis life on the ground.

"I have never met someone who was on theground that day," said Polidor.

Polidor and Rodriguez met up after thegame and spoke about the battle.

"It was very revealing to get his side of thestory and from his perspective," said Polidor."They fought hard and we made sure theinsurgents never reached the base."

They hugged one another and thenRodriguez ran off the field to meet back withhis team.

Polidor received the Distinguished FlyingCross in 2010 for his heroism on that fatefulday in Afghanistan.

Airmen honored by college for heroism in Afghanistan

Capt. Justin Kulish (left) and Capt. Michael Polidor (right), B-2 Bomber pilots from Whiteman AirForce Base, Mo., stand with mascots from the Clemson Tigers during a ceremony Oct. 20, 2012,at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, S.C. The two pilots were recognized for their efforts providingclose-air support during an insurgent ambush of Command Outpost Keating in October 2009.

Former Army Sgt. Daniel Rodriguez, now a wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers, hugs Capt. JustinKulish (left) and Capt. Michael Polidor (right), B-2 Bomber pilots from Whiteman Air Force Base,Mo., during a ceremony Oct. 20, 2012, at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, S.C.

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Rose Alexander, 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs chiefof external operations, received an honorary USATaekwondo black belt from Grand Master Ray Smith, 8thdegree Taekwondo Black Belt, at the Joint Base Charleston -Air Base, S.C. Oct. 22.

According to Smith, Taekwondo is one of the most sys-tematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts. Itteaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a disciplinethat shows ways of enhancing the human spirit and lifethrough training the body and mind. Today, it has become aglobal sport that has gained an international reputation andstands among the official games in the Olympics.

In the past, the only members of the community recog-nized as an honorary black belt in South Carolina were the114th and 115th state governors, Jim Hodges and MarkSanford.

"Rose works to bring community and civic leaders togeth-er so we can understand the challenges faced at JBCharleston," said Smith, a previous Charleston honorary

commander and currentmember of the Charlestonadvisory council. "She coor-dinates all the events thatbring us together to supportthe active, retired, disabledand the fallen Americanservice members."

"This was a complete sur-prise to me," saidAlexander. "I am humbledand truly honored to havereceived this recognition."

However, an honoraryfourth degree black belt isn'tgiven without a qualifica-tion. Prior to receiving herblack belt, Alexander waschallenged to break a wood-en board by using only thepalm of her hand.

Surrounded by familyand co-work-ers, Alexanderproved shewas not onlyready for thechallenge by annihilating the board, butdeserving of wearing the honorary black belt.

According to Smith, Alexander received anHonorary Black Belt from USA Taekwondo asa way to recognize her passion to God, countryand community. It's those three componentsthat have bridged the JB Charleston communi-ty with the local community for years.

"Rose has spent her life improving the livesof others both directly and indirectly," saidSmith. "Rose is a person of great character andhas shown the qualities of vision, integrity,courage, understanding and the power of com-munication. She has never been one to ‘toot’her own horn. Instead, she always looks forways to let others see the sunshine."

In addition to her ongoing dedication to thelocal community, Alexander and her family

have been dedicated to the world of Taekwondo for manyyears.

Her son, Charles Alexander, Jr., is a nationally recognizedTaekwondo black belt and her seven-year-old grandson, AlexCheatham, although legally blind, has overcome every obsta-cle and has excelled in Taekwondo.

"I have always believed that with a strong enough will,the belief in yourself and faith in God, you can accomplishwhat sometimes seems to be the impossible. Taekwondo wasthe catalyst that helped my son gain self-confidence to over-come his disabilities and excel in school as well as inTaekwondo. And it is doing the same for Alex as he buildshis self-confidence," said Alexander.

"She is a remarkable lady," said Smith. "When she retires,she will leave JB Charleston and our community better offthan what it was when she came. Her impact on all of us hasbeen great. I am a better man because of knowing and work-ing with Rosetta Alexander."

Public Affairs chief receives honorary black belt

Rose Alexander, 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs chief of external operations, accepts herhonorary black belt from Grand Master Ray Smith, 8th degree Taekwondo black belt, Oct. 22,2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Alexander’s son, Charles Alexander, is anationally recognized Taekwondo black belt and her seven-year-old grandson, AlexCheatham, although legally blind, has excelled in Taekwondo.

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Grand Master Ray Smith, 8th degree Taekwondo black belt, presents theofficial USA Taekwondo honorary black belt certificate to Rose Alexander,628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs chief of external operations, Oct. 22,2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. USA Taekwondo is a nation-ally recognized organization and affiliate of the U.S. Olympic team.

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Dorm 473 wins Dorm ChallengeAirmen compete in thebasketball championshipgame during the DormChallenge Oct. 19, 2012,at Joint Base Charleston- Air Base, S.C. Dorm 473won first place, Dorm466 finished in secondplace and Dorm 461 and464 tied for third place.Dorm 473 won the competition by receivingthe most points in all thecompetition’s categories:education, volunteerism,dorm inspection and fitness.

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Colonel Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, presents Dorm 473 Airmen a tro-phy after the Dorm Challenge basketball championship game Oct. 19, 2012, at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C.

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Lt. Col. David Schlevensky,628th Medical SupportSquadron commander, walksTraci James towards the cloth-ing racks during theDepartment of Veterans AffairsAnnual Stand Down AgainstHomelessness Oct. 19, 2012, at the North Charleston Armory.Members of the U.S. Air Forceand U.S. Navy from Joint BaseCharleston volunteered at theevent, along with members ofthe U.S. Coast Guard SectorCharleston. James is a formerU.S. Army satellite and radarmissile systems repair technician.

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/ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, funfor baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is away to get fit while spending quality time withyour baby. With the Stroller Rollers program,you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpt-ing while strolling with your baby. It's a greatchance to interact with other new moms. Classesmeet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium onMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided.For more information, call MWR Fitness DirectorNancy Haynsworth at 764-4067.

/ Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com forMilitary Families is the Defense Department's offi-cial, online, on-demand tutoring and homeworkhelp service for military members and their families.The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offersround-the-clock professional tutors who can assistwith homework, studying, test preparation, proof-reading and more. Tutor.com's network includesmore than 2,500 professional tutors who have deliv-ered more than six million, one-on-one tutoring ses-sions since 2001. Each tutor is certified through thesite, and all sessions are recorded for quality control.The program can also be accessed through a freeapp for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad.

See more briefs at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to

[email protected]. Make the subjectline "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be

received no later than close of business theFriday prior to publication.

EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Airman

and Family Readiness Center unless otherwisespecified. For more information, call 963-4406.

October 23-31/ Each year, Red Ribbon Week provides us

with an opportunity to renew our commitment to ahealthy and drug-free lifestyle, and show our dedi-cation to education and prevention efforts in ourschools and communities. This year's theme is"THE BEST ME IS DRUG FREE." This campaigncame about after the tragic murder of Federal DrugEnforcement Administration Agent, EnriqueCamarena, in 1985, while he was investigatingMexican drug traffickers. Now a national celebra-tion, Red Ribbon Week, allows educators, parents,community groups, students and others to focus onthe work being done by the many who havepledged to live drug free. For additional informa-tion on Red Ribbon Week, please contact SelwynStephens, Drug Demand Reduction ProgramManager at 963-6849.

October 26/ A retirement ceremony will be held for

Master Sgt. Kea Brown at 10 a.m. in the ChapelAnnex.

October 27/ A CAF Cooking class will be held at Trident

Technical College from 1:30 - 4 p.m. Learn how tocook delicious healthy foods. Seats are limited to20 slots, to secure your seat please call 963-4406 toregister.

November 1/ A free Newcomer's Tour will be held from

8:15 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. A guided tour ofCharleston's historic downtown will include theCitadel Military College, the Market St. andPatriots Point. Lunch will be on your own. Tourbus departs from and returns to the Airman &Family Readiness Center.

November 2/ A Workshop for Department of Veterans

Affairs Disability claims class will be held from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. A VA representative will cover VAclaims and filing processes. Members must sign-upat the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic'sfamily practice section no later than the Mondayprior to the workshop.

November 5 - 9/ A New and Improved Transition Assistance

Program VOW Workshop will be held from 8 a.m.until 5 p.m. The workshop prepares service membersto be "career ready". Spouses are encouraged to attend.

November 7/ A "Resume I" and "Cover Letter" class will

be held from 9 a.m. until noon. Learn the basics ofwriting a resume and cover letter.

/ A Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston - AirBase class will be held from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.This is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JBCharleston - Air Base for military spouses whohave recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unitKey Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and playin the Lowcountry.

In Cooperation with

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical Collegewill conduct a training program for

GKN Aerospacefor

Assembly Worker I

About GKN Aerospace: GKN Aerospace will manufacture components and structures supporting the aerospace business market in their new facility in Orangeburg, SC. The facility will eventually support several international customers with manufacturing presence in the southeast region of the United States. Manufactured products from the Orangeburg facility will primarily be aircraft subsystems and major assemblies comprised of both metallic and composite components.

Minimum Requirements:• A high school diploma or GED. • A minimum of two (2) years’ manufacturing experience OR a two year degree in an industrial or manufacturing � eld.• Must demonstrate the ability to read and follow written and verbal work instructions. • Must demonstrate the ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs on a regular basis. • Must be capable of repetitive bending, twisting and standing for long hours.• Maintain corrected 20/20 vision.• Knowledge of basic shop math, including addition, subtraction, decimals and fractions. • Willing to work in a repetitive production environment. • Willing to work e� ectively as a team player as well as independently. • Ability to travel to customer, suppliers, other GKN locations as needed, paid by Company.

Desired Quali� cations:• Desired minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience performing tasks associated with fabrication and/or assembly. • Desired aerospace industry manufacturing certi� cations. • Willingness to work overtime, � exible, and weekend hours as required.

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Training will be at no charge to trainees. Successful completion of the training program carries no obligation to accept any o� er of

employment, nor is an o� er guaranteed.

***Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check and a drug screen. ***

*** Excellent compensation and bene� ts package including medical, vision, life, 401K ***

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A Smoke-Free and Drug-Free Workplace and Pre-employment and Random Screening M/F/H/ The U. S. Government restricts access by Foreign Nationals to certain types of technology and technical data.

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06 Suzuki Grand Vitara SportV6, auto, like new

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08 Chrysler Sebring Conv. LtdV6, auto, loaded, better than new$15,995

05 Jeep Grand Cherokee LtdLeather, moonroof, 1 owner$9,995

07 Pontiac TorrentLeather, moonroof, 1 owner$13,995

02 Acura MDXLeather, moonroof, xtra clean$10,995

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06 Nissan Altima 2.5SAuto, power pkg, low miles$13,995

10 Nissan CubeAuto, like new, save big!

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10 Nissan VersaAuto, only 6k miles

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05 Mercury Grand Marquis LSLeather, loaded, xtra clean$9,995

05 Ford F150 Crew CabV8, auto, xtra clean

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02 Ford FocusAuto, air, xtra clean

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03 Ford Excursion LimitedLthr, loaded, xtra clean, just serviced

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06 VW PassatLoaded, xtra clean, like new$13,995

09 Mercury MilanAuto, loaded, sunroof, xtra clean$15,995

10 Toyota Corolla LEAuto, air, power pkg, one owner$13,995

08 Suzuki Grand VitaraLeather, moonroof, 1 owner$14,995

06 VW Beetle ConvertibleLoaded, xtra clean

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08 Suzuki RenoLow miles, one owner

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04 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LSAuto, xtra clean

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04 Dodge Durango SLTLoaded, xtra clean

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05 Chrysler Crossfire LtdAuto, loaded, xtra clean

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08 Ford EscapeAuto, power pkg, xtra clean$13,995

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08 Honda Pilot EX-LLoaded, moonroof, lthr, 1 owner, xtra clean

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10 Dodge Grand Caravan SXTCaptain seats, dual power doors, loaded

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07 VW TouaregLoaded, must see, priced to sell$19,995

10 Ford E350 Van12-passenger, XLT pkg, loaded$18,995

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08 GMC Canyon SLTCrew Cab Z85

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10 Toyota Camry LEAuto, power pkg, priced to sell$17,995

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07 Pontiac TorrentLeather, moonroof, 1 owner$13,995

02 Acura MDXLeather, moonroof, xtra clean$10,995

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06 Nissan Altima 2.5SAuto, power pkg, low miles$13,995

10 Nissan CubeAuto, like new, save big!

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10 Nissan VersaAuto, only 6k miles

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05 Mercury Grand Marquis LSLeather, loaded, xtra clean$9,995

05 Ford F150 Crew CabV8, auto, xtra clean

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02 Ford FocusAuto, air, xtra clean

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03 Ford Excursion LimitedLthr, loaded, xtra clean, just serviced

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06 VW PassatLoaded, xtra clean, like new$13,995

09 Mercury MilanAuto, loaded, sunroof, xtra clean$15,995

10 Toyota Corolla LEAuto, air, power pkg, one owner$13,995

08 Suzuki Grand VitaraLeather, moonroof, 1 owner$14,995

06 VW Beetle ConvertibleLoaded, xtra clean

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08 Suzuki RenoLow miles, one owner

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04 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LSAuto, xtra clean

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04 Dodge Durango SLTLoaded, xtra clean

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07 Toyota CamryLeather, sunroof, 28k miles$15,995

05 Chrysler Crossfire LtdAuto, loaded, xtra clean

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06 Pontiac SolsticeOnly 21k miles, loaded, 1 owner$16,995

02 Mazda MillenniaLeather, sunroof, only 50k miles

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08 Ford EscapeAuto, power pkg, xtra clean$13,995

06 Mercedes C230Moonroof, loaded

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07 Chevy Avalanche LTLeather, only 14k miles

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07 Chrysler PT CruiserTouring, auto, loaded, xtra clean

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08 Jeep PatriotLoaded, xtra clean, must see$11,995

06 Honda Accord EX-LLoaded, leather, moonroof

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05 Dodge Ram 1500 SLTAuto, xtra clean, one owner$12,995

06 Mercury Grand Marquis LSLeather, power package, xtra clean

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07 MINI CooperOnly 28k miles, xtra clean

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04 Acura 3.2TLLoaded, xtra clean, must see$12,995

08 Kia SorentoAuto, power pkg, loaded, xtra clean

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06 Cadillac CTSLoaded, xtra clean, must see$14,995

06 Nissan MuranoAuto, loaded, like new

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2012 Mitsubishi Spyder Convertible, loaded, like new $18,995

2011 Nissan MaximaLoaded, only 8k miles $23,995

2011 Nissan CubeAuto, loaded, low miles $13,995

2011 Nissan Sentra SRLoaded, auto,15k miles $16,995

2010 Toyota Corolla LE Auto, power package, loaded $12,995

2008 Toyota RAV4 LimitedMoonroof, loaded, extra clean $16,995

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2011 Lexus IS 250Loaded, only 5K miles $29,995

2010 Suzuki Grand VitaraAuto, leather, loaded $17,995

2012 Dodge Charger R/TLeather, loaded, Nav., extra clean

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2012 Volvo XC70Auto, leather, moonroof $27,995

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2009 Chrysler AspenMoonroof, nav., one owner $21,995

2010 Camaro SSLeather, moonroof, one owner $28,995

2009 Mercedes ML 3504matic, like new, loaded $30,995

2011 Nissan Titan SVCrewcab, auto, loaded, one owner

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2007 Toyota RAV4 4x4 Auto, extra clean, one owner $14,995

2004 Mercury Sable LS V6, leather, one owner $4,995

2008 Ford Expedition EL Ltd edition, moonroof, DVD, like new

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2009 Honda Accord LX-P Loaded, auto, only 30k miles $14,995

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2001 Mazda Tribute DX Auto, V6, extra clean $6,995

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2010 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Crew cab, V6, 4x4, loaded $26,995

2002 Ford Excursion Ltd Loaded, showroom cond, low mi

$14,995

1997 Grand Marquis LS60k mi, looks/runs great, like new

$5,995

2007 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL Loaded, extra clean

$12,9952002 Toyota Tacoma SR5

V6, Prerunner, extra clean $7,995

2010 Jeep Wrangler UnlimitedMountain pkg, hard top, loaded$26,995

2008 Dodge Avenger Auto, moonroof, racing stripes

$6,995

2008 Scion TC Coupe Moonroof, loaded, extra clean $12,995

2010 Ford F250 Lariat 4x4, diesel, only 20k mi, like new

$37,995

2007 Ford F250 4x4 Crew cab, diesel, extra clean $17,995

2002 Ford Ranger Super CabV6, auto, one owner $7,995

2010 Ford Mustang Roush Loaded, low miles, extra clean $24,995

2005 Cadillac SRXLeahter, moonroof, loaded $14,995

2009 Chevy Silvrado Z-71 Extra clean, loaded

$20,995

1999 Chevy Tahoe Liftkit, runs and drives great

$6,995

2011 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner 6 speed, loaded, low miles $26,995

2012 Toyota Avalon Leather, moonroof, loaded $27,995

2012 Infiniti G-37 Loaded, like new

$28,995

2012 GMC Yukon Denali Has every option, only 2K miles

$49,995

2005 GMC Yukon Denali XLMoonroof, DVD, loaded $16,995

2009 Mini Cooper Only 25K, like new

$16,995

2002 F-150 Harley Davidson SuperchargeOne owner, like new $18,995

2012 Volvo S60 Auto, leather, moonroof, xtra clean

$25,995

2006 Roush Stage III Loaded, like new

$17,995

2009 Volkswagen GTI Loaded, only 29k miles, one owner

$15,995

10-26-2012 the patriot (joint base charleston)

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