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CYAN-AOOO MAGENTA-OAOO YELLOW-OOAO BLACK 01/29/08 Vol. 6, No. 4 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! Friday, January 30, 2015 Patriot Joint Base Charleston, S.C. See Joint Base Charleston on Facebook! - Follow Discussions, Connect With Your Base! WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE for Joint Base Charleston, SC Partly Cloudy (20% precip) High 56º Low 29º Sunny (0% precip) High 54º Low 35º Cloudy (10% precip) High 62º Low 52º Friday, Jan. 30 Saturday, Jan. 31 Sunday, Feb. 1 INSIDE ANNUAL AWARDS Banquet held to honor winners Page 3 JUSTICE Articles 15 for 4th Quarter released Page 4 DUI One Airman’s story of tragedy and regret Page 6 Courtesy of the 628th Security Force Squadron Before joining the "real Air Force" as finance, civil engi- neering, maintenance and force support specialists, 22 Airmen, who had just graduated from the First Term Airmen Center, Jan. 22, 2015, were selected to become the newest members of the Security Forces Augmentee Program. After two-and-a-half days of training, these Airmen became Joint Base Charleston's first security forces aug- mentees under a reinvigorated wing augmentation program. As the Air Force faces an uncertain future, persistent cuts and more requirements with fewer people, being an Airman is more demanding than ever. These Airmen were learning that lesson as they prepared to personally become part of the Integrated Defense team, learning everything from using a police baton to subduing and searching an uncooperative offender – and a whole lot in-between. Security Forces Augmentee Training is designed to take Airmen outside of their career field and provide them with the essential skills to perform basic security and police functions in order to assist security forces members during times of heightened threat and need. "Security forces augmentation provides the Joint Base Integrated Defense Forces with enough personnel to ensure the security of the installation is maintained during increased force protection conditions," said Master Sgt. Gary Gilliam, 628th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training. To meet this need, Airmen, mostly graduates from JB Charleston FTAC, embark on a course that includes both classroom and hands-on exercises that show them the funda- mentals of what security forces does, such as guardmount pro- cedures, apprehending a suspect, searching, handcuffing and other duties. "It is important training and excellent public relations for security forces," said Department of the Air Force Police Officer Jimmy Brown, 628th SFS trainer. "It allows them to get a better feel of what security forces does and to better under- stand our important mission of how security forces trains." The training included 10 physically demanding core tasks, including basic integrated defense concepts, use of force, team tactics, handcuffing, searches and more. Whether it is police tactics training or search techniques that are taught, it is apparent the training helps carry out Charleston's mission. "In times of critical need, we just don't have enough man- ning to protect every facet of our mission," said Lt. Col. Brad Brainard, 628th SFS commander. "The armed Security Force Augmentee Program fills gaps and ensures the base mission and people are secure." The training can be an enjoyable and eye-opening experi- ence. "Inside every Airman is a defender," said Capt. Jonathan Blount, 628th SFS operations officer. "The augmentee train- ing these Airmen completed brought out that defender and unleashed the warrior ethos every member of the military has." Overall, security forces augmentee training is a valuable tool that provides a deeper appreciation for those who wear the security force shield. "The information I gained was valuable and it can be used during personal situations at my day-to-day job," said Airman 1st Class Marco Small-Gonzalez, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator. While the 628th SFS trains augmentees to protect the base, it does not take a trained eye to notice something out of place, as everyone is part of the integrated defense team. "If you see something that looks out of the ordinary, say something to the gate sentries as you're passing through or call 911," advises Blount. "Just don't assume somebody has already reported it and leave it at that." Security force augmentees carry this same mentality far beyond the end of their training. Equipped with knowledge of Integrated Defense, or total force awareness, they become first-line defenders in their workplaces as well. The aug- mentee program is a real force multiplier, as these Airmen dis- perse their new knowledge to peers, supervisors and leader- ship to strengthen the innermost security of the base. "At our graduation ceremony, several new augmentees related that after going through the training, they had a deeper appreciation, both physically and mentally, of the challenges of being a security forces member and a greater respect of the career field's commitment to securing people and resources 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, under any conditions," Brainard said. Motivated Airmen complete new Security Force Augmentation Training Big 10 leaders pose for a group photo with the Big 10 mission partners before their monthly Senior Leaders luncheon at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 22, 2015. The luncheon pro- vides an opportunity for all the mission partners to get together to address any issues or concerns they may have, and provide updates on their respective missions. U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin JB Charleston leadership holds Big 10 meeting Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, Capt. Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander, Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. James J. Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander, present Angela Cottman, 628th Force Support Squadron Fleet and Family Support Center work-life con- sultant, with the signed Military Saves Week proclamation letter Jan. 23, 2015, at the JB Charleston Education Center auditorium. Military Saves, a component of America Saves and a partner in the DoD Financial Readiness Campaign, is a research-based social marketing campaign intended to motivate, support, and encourage military families to save money and build wealth. U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan Military Saves 2015 campaign kicks off

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CYAN-AOOO MAGENTA-OAOO YELLOW-OOAO BLACK 01/29/08

Vol. 6, No. 4 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! Friday, January 30, 2015Patriot

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

See Joint Base Charleston on Facebook! - Follow Discussions, Connect With Your Base!

WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE

for Joint Base Charleston, SC

PartlyCloudy

(20% precip)High 56ºLow 29º

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(10% precip)High 62ºLow 52º

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Saturday,Jan. 31

Sunday,Feb. 1IN

SID

E ANNUAL AWARDSBanquet held tohonor winners

Page 3

JUSTICEArticles 15 for

4th Quarter releasedPage 4

DUIOne Airman’s story

of tragedy and regretPage 6

Courtesy of the 628th Security Force Squadron

Before joining the "real Air Force" as finance, civil engi-neering, maintenance and force support specialists, 22Airmen, who had just graduated from the First Term AirmenCenter, Jan. 22, 2015, were selected to become the newestmembers of the Security Forces Augmentee Program.After two-and-a-half days of training, these Airmen

became Joint Base Charleston's first security forces aug-mentees under a reinvigorated wing augmentation program. As the Air Force faces an uncertain future, persistent cuts

and more requirements with fewer people, being an Airman ismore demanding than ever. These Airmen were learning thatlesson as they prepared to personally become part of theIntegrated Defense team, learning everything from using apolice baton to subduing and searching an uncooperativeoffender – and a whole lot in-between.Security Forces Augmentee Training is designed to take

Airmen outside of their career field and provide them with theessential skills to perform basic security and police functionsin order to assist security forces members during times ofheightened threat and need. "Security forces augmentation provides the Joint Base

Integrated Defense Forces with enough personnel to ensurethe security of the installation is maintained during increasedforce protection conditions," said Master Sgt. Gary Gilliam,628th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training.To meet this need, Airmen, mostly graduates from JB

Charleston FTAC, embark on a course that includes bothclassroom and hands-on exercises that show them the funda-mentals of what security forces does, such as guardmount pro-cedures, apprehending a suspect, searching, handcuffing andother duties. "It is important training and excellent public relations for

security forces," said Department of the Air Force PoliceOfficer Jimmy Brown, 628th SFS trainer. "It allows them to geta better feel of what security forces does and to better under-stand our important mission of how security forces trains." The training included 10 physically demanding core tasks,

including basic integrated defense concepts, use of force,team tactics, handcuffing, searches and more.Whether it is police tactics training or search techniques

that are taught, it is apparent the training helps carry outCharleston's mission."In times of critical need, we just don't have enough man-

ning to protect every facet of our mission," said Lt. Col. BradBrainard, 628th SFS commander. "The armed Security ForceAugmentee Program fills gaps and ensures the base missionand people are secure."The training can be an enjoyable and eye-opening experi-

ence. "Inside every Airman is a defender," said Capt. Jonathan

Blount, 628th SFS operations officer. "The augmentee train-ing these Airmen completed brought out that defender andunleashed the warrior ethos every member of the militaryhas."

Overall, security forces augmentee training is a valuabletool that provides a deeper appreciation for those who wearthe security force shield."The information I gained was valuable and it can be used

during personal situations at my day-to-day job," said Airman1st Class Marco Small-Gonzalez, 628th Civil EngineerSquadron heavy equipment operator.While the 628th SFS trains augmentees to protect the base,

it does not take a trained eye to notice something out of place,as everyone is part of the integrated defense team. "If you see something that looks out of the ordinary, say

something to the gate sentries as you're passing through or call911," advises Blount. "Just don't assume somebody hasalready reported it and leave it at that." Security force augmentees carry this same mentality far

beyond the end of their training. Equipped with knowledge ofIntegrated Defense, or total force awareness, they becomefirst-line defenders in their workplaces as well. The aug-mentee program is a real force multiplier, as these Airmen dis-perse their new knowledge to peers, supervisors and leader-ship to strengthen the innermost security of the base."At our graduation ceremony, several new augmentees

related that after going through the training, they had a deeperappreciation, both physically and mentally, of the challengesof being a security forces member and a greater respect of thecareer field's commitment to securing people and resources24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, under any conditions,"Brainard said.

Motivated Airmen complete new Security Force Augmentation Training

Big 10 leaders pose for a group photo with the Big 10 mission partners before their monthly Senior Leaders luncheon at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 22, 2015. The luncheon pro-vides an opportunity for all the mission partners to get together to address any issues or concerns they may have, and provide updates on their respective missions.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin

JB Charleston leadership holds Big 10 meeting

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint BaseCharleston commander, Capt.Timothy Sparks, JB Charlestondeputy commander, Col. JohnLamontagne, 437th Airlift Wingcommander, and Col. James J.Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wingcommander, present AngelaCottman, 628th Force SupportSquadron Fleet and FamilySupport Center work-life con-sultant, with the signed MilitarySaves Week proclamationletter Jan. 23, 2015, at the JBCharleston Education Centerauditorium. Military Saves, acomponent of America Savesand a partner in the DoDFinancial Readiness Campaign,is a research-based socialmarketing campaign intendedto motivate, support, andencourage military families tosave money and build wealth.U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

MilitarySaves 2015campaignkicks off

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Don't underestimate the value of your contributionsBy Major Brian Clark437th Maintenance Squadron commander

Have you ever said to yourself, "I'm just a (insert job title here)?" Atsome point in your Air Force career, I'm sure you've either thought it oractually said it out loud. As the commander of the 437thMaintenance Squadron, I've heard it many times. "I'mjust a crew chief" or "I'm just a Precision MeasurementEquipment Lab technician," so what difference can Ireally make or how can I be a leader? You can even takeyour individual duty title out of it and say, "But I'm justan Airman, why would they want to hear what I think?"Well, the answer is that you're WAY more than just yourrank! You're a vital part of the "Big Blue" team, and theAir Force cannot make the mission happen withoutYOU! As I sat in the movie theater watching American

Sniper recently, I caught myself thinking the same thing.In case you haven't heard, the biopic film outlines howlegendary Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle saved countless lives with his pin-point shooting accuracy and it also details his bumpy transition back tocivilian life as a family man. Chris Kyle's contributions to our nation'sdefense were nothing short of Herculean. Let's be real here; most of us,OK, likely none of us will be legendary snipers. But don't ever minimizeyour particular contributions! As I kept watching the movie, I noticed two

C-17s that were being boarded by redeploying Marines, and I was immedi-ately reminded of all it takes to get the Air Force's premier airlifter in andout of some pretty austere places. Rest assured they didn't get there on theirown. Our operators rely on so many moving pieces to come together inorder to accomplish what our nation asks of us. From finance to commu-

nications to aircraft maintenance, we ALL play a vital partin making the mission happen. Do you think it's an accident that the Air Force team

starts with E-1 and ends at O-10? Airmen of all grades,Active Duty, Air Reserve Component, or civilian are anabsolute necessity and don't ever doubt it. We need yourperspective, your technical expertise, your innovativeideas, and your leadership.When I was a young Airman, my flight chief at Eglin

Air Force Base used to routinely say that "leadership is nota rank." He would go on to say that it's our willingness tolive by our core values and told us we "could alwaysanswer the mail" if we did so. He was spot on with thatmindset, even though I may not have been a true believer

the first time I heard him say it. I thought it was way easier for a guy withseven stripes to think like that. As I've progressed as an Airman, I canvouch for my old flight chief's wisdom. So please humor me and let mereemphasize that you are more than just your duty title or your rank. You'rea professional Airman in the greatest Air Force this world has ever seen andwe can't make it happen without YOU!

By Col. Aaron D. Burgstein1st Combat Camera Squadron commander

"It's not rocket science!" How often do we hearthat about something? It's a pretty common phrase toindicate that something is not as difficult as you maythink. While I am willing to bet that rocket scienceis difficult, I am positive that leadership is not easy.Yep, leadership is certainly not rocket science. It

can be harder.Most sciences have rules, equations and formu-

las that will either work or won't work.Leadership? Not so much. Sure, there are literallythousands of books out there on how to lead. EvenAttila the Hun has a book on leadership, but it isnot the kind of science that has a right and a wronganswer. One cannot read a book and suddenlybecome a good leader. So what does go into making a good leader? While some think leadership is about rank or

position, leadership is actually about leading. Ionce read that leadership is the art of influencingpeople to do something. That is because it is aboutthe people. It is not about managing. Managing isabout things. Leadership is about people.

Leaders can be found inall ranks and positions. AsSimon Sinek, a leadershipguru, points out "... thereare leaders and there arethose who lead. Leadershold a position of poweror authority. But thosewho lead inspire us." So, how do leaders

inspire? They care. Theycare about their mission.They care about their peo-ple. They artfully combine those two main pointsto create an environment where Airmen flourish,the mission is accomplished and sometimes peopleeven enjoy coming in to work. The most important thing a leader can do for his

or her Airmen is to give them time. Time to get toknow them, their goals, their motivation and theirchallenges. They take the time to talk to theirAirmen about their future. They take the time to helptheir Airmen when they are in need. A good leadermakes the Airmen their top priority. When you talkto that Airman across from you, be sure that they

know that their issues are one of your toppriorities. Luckily, the Air Force will give you

plenty of opportunities to learn aboutleadership and practice it as well,because it is something you have topractice - a lot. Moreover, leadership isabout caring. Leaders care - they careabout their mission and they care abouttheir people. And the really good oneseven find time to care about themselves.When you lead your Airmen, by tak-

ing care of them, ensuring they havewhat they need, when they need it, your Airmenwill flourish. When your Airmen flourish, the mis-sion is accomplished - and usually accomplishedwith less fuss, faster and in better spirits.At the same time, it is important to take care of

yourself as well. Leaders lead from the front. Theydemonstrate the actions they want accomplished -and taking care of oneself, mentally, physically andmorally is just as important as anything else.Rockets have a team of people to take care of

them. So do our Airmen. By practicing the art ofleadership, you are one part of that team.

Leadership - it's not rocket science, it's harder

By Master Sgt. Eric Cicogna628th Force Support Squadron first sergeant

From the time I was able to comb my own hair, my dad would coach me onfirst impressions and always putting your best foot forward. Make sure you'reshowered, hairs' combed, no dirt under your nails, clothes are clean and serv-iceable or in his words "don't look or act like a bum." It's something that hasstuck with me throughout and even though we shouldn't judge a book by itscover, sometimes we have to trust our gut instinct. Every day through yourdaily interactions, everyone you meet becomes a potential addition to yourteam, a customer or even a new boss. Your first impression should make a pos-itive lasting impression.When you first meet someone the brain makes a thousand decisions within

the first few seconds of meeting. Humans are hard wired to judge upon firstimpressions. Is this a friendly person? How are they dressed? Are they trust-worthy? Some of us adjust our judgment after the initial interaction and some-times we do not. In my opinion, "Excellence in all we do" should be the step-ping stone for us to strive to leave a good lasting impression. Understandinghow important good first impressions are can be a key component of movingthe mission forward.As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impres-

sion. By following dress and appearance standards, as well as customs andcourtesies, you are already on the right track. Everything you do or don't dotakes away from your credibility. Ralph Waldo Emerson, a 19th CenturyAmerican poet and philosopher, once said, "In essence, what you are shouts atme so loudly, I cannot hear a word you are saying."

If it's not helping you, it's hurting you, use these techniques to create a pos-itive first impression:• Proper attitude, warm smile and a warm greeting. Your attitude will ulti-

mately sell you, but you should always make a conscious choice of what atti-tude you want to project to people.• Posture, confidence and authenticity. Standing tall and wide with your

head up high are signals of confidence. Fake it till you make it they say, butbeing your authentic self will shine through.• Firm handshake and eye contact. Confidence can be extended through phys-

ical touch when you shake hands. Making eye contact increases that connection,transmits energy and indicates interest. What color eyes does that person have?Being able to recall it later means you were in the moment and paying attention.• Good listener and engaging. If you are in the moment then you are listen-

ing, which brings opportunities.• Vulnerability and humor. Again be authentic, let people into your circle

and keep a sense of humor.• Speak with clarity and knowledge. Don't speak just to hear yourself talk,

know what you are talking about.As you continue to strive to be a better leader, remember, the impression you

make can be lasting. As we slim the force down, and keep most of the task statusthe same, it will be crucial for leaders to not judge until they get to know theirpeople. Encourage excellence and strive for a genuine first impression from anew troop or a supervisor or even yourself. Have a goal to diminish judgment,even though it can be a natural response. However, getting to know your peopleand knowing yourself is a key component to moving the mission forward.Know your people! It is why lasting impressions are important.

Make your first impression a lasting impression

Editor's Note: On Jan. 27, 2015, the Air Force Public Affairs family lost one of it's own, Col. Aaron Burgstein, a former 1st Combat Camera commander,to a hard fought battle with cancer. In memory of Col. Burgstein, we are re-running his commentary about leadership, as he was the ultimate leader.

Col. Aarron Burgstein

Maj. Brian Clark

By Brig. Gen. Kathleen CookDirector of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force

WASHINGTON – On a Saturday afternoon inlate November, I was informed about a politicalremark that appeared on my Director of PublicAffairs Twitter feed. A staff member called to askif I was aware of the re-tweet. At the time, I was onleave, out of the state, tending to my daughter whohad had surgery the day before. I was unaware ofthe retweet and when told of its substance, Iarranged for a member of my staff to remove thetweet from the feed.

As far as how a tweet was unknowingly re-tweeted from my organizational account, we do nothave a definitive answer. I realize this responsemay be unfulfilling to some, but it’s the truth. Thatsaid, as the owner of the account, I accept respon-sibility for its content.What is clear is we’ve learned several lessons

about protecting the security of social mediaaccounts. Granted the lessons aren’t new, but it’smy hope that by highlighting them just one moretime, others might avoid similar incidents.- If you assume an organizational/positional

account from a predecessor, change the password.Also, find out who else has/had access and deter-

mine if additional administrators are necessary.- Make sure your password is difficult and not

predictable.- If others post on your behalf, consider having

them include their initials behind their input.- Never store passwords on a shared drive.- Always log out and lock your device before

walking away, putting it down, or tossing it in yourpocket or purse.In the end, what I know to be true is that the

account belongs to me and I accept responsibility forit. I’ve applied the lessons above to safeguard bothmy personal and professional accounts and encour-age every Airman reading this to do the same.

Lessons learned in protecting social media accounts

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The 628th Air Base Wing held its 2014 Annual Awards ceremonyJan. 23, 2015, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Winners are (from back left) Logistics Specialist 3rd ClassDelmetrius Blanding, Naval Support Activity, Blue Jacket of theYear; Capt. Joshua Van Wyngaarden, 628th Medical OperationsSquadron, Company Grade Officer of the Year; Catherine Hallett,628th MDOS, Civilian Category II of the Year; Ms. Anna Urrutia,628th Contracting Squadron, Civilian Category III of the Year; (fromfront left) Master at Arms 2nd Class Brian Cobb, NSA, Junior Sailorof the Year; Master at Arms 1st Class Mark VanWyck, NSA, SeniorSailor of the Year; Master Sgt. Eric Rainer, 628th Medical Group,First Sergeant of the Year; Senior Airman Hannah Leonard, 628thAerospace Medicine Squadron, Airman of the Year; Master Sgt. KariBoyles, 628th AMDS, SNCO of the Year; and Senior Airman ErinWinkler, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Honor GuardMember of the Year. Not pictured is Phillip Hull, 628th SecurityForces Squadron, Civilian Category I and Tech. Sgt. Toriano Banks,628th Comptroller Squadron, NCO of the year.

628th ABW hosts Annual AwardsBanquetat JB Charleston

U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command staff and students recognized Ensign DerekOesterheld and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Whitson as the top officer and enlistedhonor graduates during the Nuclear Power School Class 1406 graduation ceremony Jan.23, 2015 in Goose Creek, S.C. More than 1,200 staff members, classmates, family andfriends gathered to honor the class before their transition to future duty stations.

US Navy photo / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick

NNPTC recognize honor grads atClass 1406 graduation ceremony

Retired Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, 16th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, speaks withAirmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., who are attending Airmen Leadership School Jan.26, 2015. Roy spoke about how to best serve in the United States Air Force and hosted aquestion and answer session with the Airmen. Roy plans to meet with every ALS class atJB Charleston if his schedule permits.

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Retired CMSgt Roy visitswith ALS Airmen

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From 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office

The Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced belowwere offered and accepted nonjudicial punishment pursuant toArticle 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during thefourth quarter of 2014 (October-December). Airmen offeredNJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and bejudged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence aswell as the appropriate punishment, or decline the NJP anddemand a trial by court martial.The punishments that can be imposed as part of the NJP

depend on the rank of the accused Airman and the commanderwho will impose the punishment, but can be as much as areduction in rank to E1, 30 days correctional custody, forfei-ture of half of one month's pay per month for two months, 60days restriction, 45 days extra duties and a reprimand.

15th Airlift SquadronA senior airman received nonjudicial punishment for a vio-

lation of Article 92, failure to obey lawful order. Punishmentimposed consisted of a reduction in rank to airman first classwith reduction to airman suspended, suspended 45 days ofrestriction and a reprimand.

437th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronA staff sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for a vio-

lation of Article 92, dereliction of duty. Punishment imposedconsisted of a suspended reduction in rank to senior airman,forfeiture of $1,213 pay for two months, 30 days extra dutyand a reprimand.A senior airman received nonjudicial punishment for a vio-

lation of Article 92, failure to obey lawful order. Punishmentimposed consisted of a reduction in rank to airman first class,suspended forfeiture of $1,017 pay for two months, 30 days

extra duty and a reprimand.An airman first class received nonjudicial punishment for a

violation of Article 111, drunken driving. Punishment consist-ed of a reduction in rank to airman, suspended forfeitures of$858 pay for two months, 45 days extra duty and a reprimand.

437th Maintenance SquadronA staff sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for two

violations of Article 92, willful dereliction of duty.Punishment consisted of reduction to senior airman and areprimand.An airman first class received nonjudicial punishment for

a violation of Article 121, larceny, non-military over $500.Punishment consisted of a reduction in rank to airman basic,with the reduction below airman suspended, restitution of$1803.16 and a reprimand.

628th Force Support SquadronA senior airman received nonjudicial punishment for a vio-

lation of Article 92, dereliction of duty, misuse of a govern-ment travel card. Punishment consisted of a reduction in rankto airman first class suspended, 15 days extra duty and a rep-rimand.A senior airman received nonjudicial punishment for a vio-

lation of Article 86, failure to go. Punishment consisted of areduction in rank to airman first class suspended, 15 daysextra duty and a reprimand.

628th Logistic Readiness SquadronAn airman first class received nonjudicial punishment for a

violation of Article 112a, wrongful use of marijuana.Punishment consisted of a reduction in rank to airman basicwith reduction below airman suspended, suspended forfei-tures of $765 pay per month for two months and a reprimand.

628th Security Forces SquadronAn airman first class received nonjudicial punishment for a

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Service members assigned to Joint Base Charleston are taught the basics of carrying a patienton a litter Jan. 22, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during a joint service Combat LifesaverCourse hosted by Soldiers from Fort Jackson, S.C. Forty-three students participated in thecourse, which is designed to teach lifesaving skills to non-medical military personnel. Thecourse is 40 hours long and incorporates classroom and practical training.

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Staff Sgt. Robert Macpeek, 628th LogisticsReadiness Squadron vehicle maintenancesupervisor, practices a one man drag withSgt. Nicholas Gunter, a member of the 941stTransportation Company, during a joint serv-ice Combat Lifesaver Course , Jan. 22, 2015,at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Specialist Peter Gessner, a Soldier from the941st Transportation Company, is strappedsecurely onto a litter Jan. 22, 2015, at JointBase Charleston, S.C., during a joint serviceCombat Lifesaver Course.

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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska –He was born into an Air Force family, moving around fromFlorida, to Okinawa, then to Oklahoma."My parents were strict," said Lane Wyatt, a former airman

first class and client-systems technician stationed at JointBase Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.His father, a retired Air Force major, started off as an enlist-

ed Airman before commissioning. His parents instilled val-ues, but for a while, Wyatt said, he slipped."I knew I was going wild when I got out of high school,"

Wyatt said. "I had to straighten up and the military was thebest option."He enlisted in the Air Force and his parents came to the

ceremony when he graduated from basic military training atJoint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas."They were happy. They thought I was party-crazy and I

flipped the script on them," he said. "I was planning on goingto college, and before I'd said I wasn't going to go. I wanted to be a scuba instructor, so I wasfiguring out what I had to do to get there."For his first duty station, Wyatt was assigned to the 673rd Communications Squadron at

Elmendorf, where he took to his job immediately.One senior NCO said Wyatt appeared to be on the fast track to achieve his dream of being

a chief master sergeant. But that dream disappeared when Wyatt made the choice to drivedrunk – killing Citari Townes-Sweatt, a 20-year-old woman.On June 29, 2013, former Airman 1st Class Lane Wyatt and a couple of his friends decided

to hang out at the home of another friend who'd just returned from a deployment. They laterdecided to go out for the evening, so they dropped off their cars and called a taxi."We just had fun," he said. "It was a guy's night out. I left my car; I didn't plan on driving

... The plan was to go home and crash out."At some point later, the group decided to go dancing at a bar in the area where they ran into

an Airman whom Wyatt knew from base.As the evening was coming to a close, Wyatt and his compatriots called Joint Base Against

Drunk Driving, an Elmendorf-based volunteer organization that offers free rides home to servicemembers. Not wanting the fun to stop, they invited the newcomer, and the girl he was hanging outwith, to join them. They returned safely to the house, where they listened to music and goofed off.Sometime after 4 a.m., the new Airman and the girl he was hanging out with decided they

wanted to head home, which was about a half-mile away."I decided I'd give them a ride," Wyatt said. "I thought I was good to drive. I thought I was fine."His friends protested, but ultimately they all piled into his Chrysler 300 and were on their

way, laughing and joking.While on their journey, they stopped at a red light, where Wyatt said someone pulled up

beside them and revved their engine as if they wanted to race. He did it back, in jest, beforethey started through the intersection. Though he didn't actually race, the other car fell behind."I remember coming up to a green light," he said. "Then it turned yellow."He wasn't sure whether to speed through the intersection or try to stop. According to pros-

ecutors, Wyatt was doing 50 to 55 mph when he opted to go through the light."I didn't see anyone, I just saw lights," Wyatt said.The next thing Wyatt remembered was waking up draped over the steering wheel, his nose

bleeding. He got out of the car, as did his friends."I just stood there and looked, trying to take it in ... I thought they hit us," he said.One of the other Airman asked how he was doing."It was like after an explosion in a movie, when there's no sound, just the ringing," he said.

"I had no idea what to do. The girl was in the back seat and there was blood on her face, so wetried to get her out and calm her down."I just remember standing there, not knowing what to do ... People were yelling at me to

stay where I was. I told my friend I was going to jail. I was terrified," he continued.Shortly after the accident, the police showed up."I didn't want my friends to get in trouble," he said. "I said they didn't know I had been drinking."The police took him to the Anchorage Correctional Center where they asked about the

evenings events. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.196.When they were done, Wyatt asked for his phone and he called his father."He told me to stay calm," Wyatt recalled. "Neither of us realized how serious it was. I didn't

know anyone was seriously injured or anything."When the police officer returned, he placed Wyatt under arrest for one count of driving

under the influence, three counts of assault in the third degree, four counts of assault in the firstdegree and manslaughter.He was shocked. He later called his supervisor, Staff Sgt. Corina Arangure."I was pretty hysterical," he said. "I told her the charges and I asked her to call my parents.

And then I sat. They let me walk around, but I didn't want to be seen. It was my first time in jail."I felt horrible. I spent the next few hours crying on the floor of the cell. A mental health

provider came and asked me about it and all I could say was 'someone died, someone died.'"Townes-Sweatt was killed almost instantly in the crash. Her four passengers sustained seri-

ous injuries, which led to the first-degree assault charges. Wyatt's own three passengers hadsuperficial injuries, adding up to the three counts of third-degree assault."She was the designated driver," Wyatt said, tears spilling down his face. "And I feel like

the trash of the earth. It's one of those things that's unforgiveable. A lowlife does that, and that'snot me."Master Sgt. Paul Kodiak was the communication squadron's acting first sergeant. He had

known Wyatt as an Airman in another section, but didn't really meet him until that day in jail."The reality of the situation really hit me when that second door closed behind me," Kodiak

said. "He couldn't answer a lot of things because of the investigation, but he said 'I'm not thatkind of guy, sergeant Kodiak.' ... I sat and talked with him until they kicked me out. It was onlyabout 45 minutes – not long enough... I left there empty."Wyatt was freed on bail after about six months, and was able to return to work. He had an

ankle monitor and a third-party custodian – a guardian who, outside of work, could never leavehis side.Going back was a relief, Wyatt said, especially compared to the stress of incarceration. His

parents came to visit him andeven at work people didn'ttreat him any differently."The Airmen welcomed

him back – not exactly withopen arms, but they likedhim and respected him forthe level of effort he put in,"Kodiak said. "They wantedhim back."According to Aranguare,

Wyatt was a stellar Airman."He was excellent; he was

definitely on track,"Aranguare said. "He'd askfor ways to improve himself,look for projects to do him-self. He'd give anybody theshirt off his back – and healways will. That's part ofwho he is."He definitely feels all the

remorse, the regret, the dev-astation," Aranguare said."All the conversations he'shad with Ms. Townes-Sweatt's family, there's beennothing but forgiveness. Butas much forgiveness asthey've given him, and thelove, he's still full of absolute

regret and remorse."Wyatt went online and looked up Citari Townes-Sweatt on

Facebook. He ended up on her mother's page, looking at postsshe'd made and videos she'd linked."It was my own personal hell," he said. "I haven't talked to

her. I don't know what to say."After a while, his custodian couldn't provide the around-

the-clock presence the court required. Wyatt remanded him-self back into custody while his Air Force discharge paper-work was nearing completion."He started losing hope," Kodiak said. "His demeanor

started changing; I guess he felt the screws were tightening."Even as restricted as he was (with the custodian), on base

or in his dorm room, he liked that a hell of a lot better thanjail," Kodiak said. "When the discharge was complete, the lastthing he asked me was to get his story out. 'If it saves oneAirman, it will be worth it,' he said."Eventually he was moved to the Goose Creek Correctional

Center, where he resides for the present. Even there, Wyattsaid, he sees people who knew Townes-Sweatt.

"Every single day I run into people who were affected by it," he said. "They were datingsomeone who knew her, or they were friends, or people she knew in high school ... They saythey forgive me, but it doesn't feel right being around them. I try to avoid being around them.I don't deserve to be around them."Wyatt said he heard the safety briefings and seen the videos about the dangers of drinking

and driving. He'd even been at an Airman's Call where the guest speaker was an Airman who'dgotten a second chance after a DUI."I thought, 'I'm never going to be "that guy,"' he said. "I never thought I'd do it. And then I

became that guy."If he'd given it any real thought, Wyatt said he knew a DUI could be devastating to his

future."But hurting someone ... that's not what you think about," he said. "You don't think you're

going to kill someone.""Ninety-nine years is the maximum they could give me," he said Aug. 7, 2014 before his

sentencing. "But it's not the years. That doesn't matter as much as I killed a young woman.Seeing people so affected, that's what matters."I brought shame on the military, I brought shame on my parents – and those people (in

Townes-Sweatt's car), they're still recovering from serious things they'll have to live with forthe rest of their lives. I'm just sorry," he said.Wyatt pled guilty to a count of murder in the second degree, one charge of assault in the first

degree, and a DUI, condensing some of the assault charges in exchange for the upgrade frommanslaughter to murder, and was sentenced to 18 years in prison."I hope to get out before I'm 35," he said. With good behavior, a chance at parole may give

him that opportunity, but it's still a long way off."Until then, I take it a day at a time. There will be difficulties finding a job. I'll be a convict-

ed felon, and I know how that looks on a resume. It will be hard to go back to normal."He has three brothers, one in the Air Force, and his family has stood by him."I thought I'd be disowned," he said. "It makes it easier, having people – it gives me hope

for the future. I'm not going to be by myself."Kodiak, now a first sergeant with the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, said the two years

he has spent in contact with Wyatt have given him a new outlook on his role as an NCO."He's motivated things that had kind of died out in me," Kodiak said. "Being more alert, not

taking things for granted, and especially to dig a little deeper, to not stop at the second layer;to know your Airmen – and their friends. You maybe can't stop them from a bad decision, butyou can mentor them, encourage them (and) inform them."Though he is facing 18 years of incarceration, Wyatt said he feels it's a life sentence any-

way."It's not something that will go away, ever. That seemed like a night that nothing could go

wrong. I wasn't thinking straight."I don't blame anyone else."

Former Airman sentenced to 18 years in drunken-driving death tells story

Former Airman 1st Class Lane Wyatt recounts the night of June30, 2013, when he killed Citari Townes-Sweatt in an drunk-drivingaccident. Wyatt was sentenced Dec. 19 to 18 years in prison.

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SAPR Corner

NOTICESVFW Post 10624 in Mt Pleasant is looking for newmembers. Interested Veterans please contact us atvfwpost10624.org or [email protected]

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Wooly Wednesday Sit & Knit! Meets everyWednesday during business hours @ The Village

Knittery, 219 South Cedar St, Summerville SC.www.thevillageknittery.com

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.

HOMES/APT FOR RENTIn home apartment. Master bedroom with bath andden area. Located in the best area of Hanahan, SC3 miles to CAFB and NWS. Call 843-642-1679.

Beautiful townhome off Greenridge. $1050 rent /$1050 deposit. W/D, hardwood floors, screenedporch, pool. Includes water, trash, and lawn care.843.697.0298

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Diggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from activeduty, reserve and retired military per-sonnel and their dependents. Eachline is roughly approximately 45-55letters and spaces. The amount dependsupon the number of capitals, punctua-tion, etc. Three lines is roughly 150-160total letters and spaces.

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Chapel Corner

By Chaplain, Lt. Col. Daniel ThompsonJoint Base Charleston Chapel

While I may not be much of a fish eater, Irealize that many people are. In fact, restau-rants will pay good money to have codfishshipped in from the Northeastern U.S., just toenjoy this delicacy. Because of such a public demand for the fish,

shipping companies had to discover how best totransport this hot item. They tried all sorts ofways, such as shipping them alive in tanks ofseawater, yet that lost the cod’s flavor and was

too expensive. After much experimentation, oneinnovative person placed the codfish in the sametank of water with its natural enemy, the catfish.By the time the cod reached their final destina-tions, those cantankerous catfish not only gavethe cod a nice workout, yet added flavor, texture,and amazing freshness.Are catfish swimming in your tank? Maybe it's somebody at work whose irritating

existence drives you insane. But think of it thisway, those cantankerous individuals are there tokeep all the cod from getting soft, gushy, andtasteless. For this we should give thanks.

Give thanks for catfish

By Florine KingSexual Assault Response coordinator, Joint Base Charleston – Air Base

In order to have a Military Protective Orderissued, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinatoror the SAPR Victim Advocate, are required toinform sexual assault victims at the time ofreporting an unrestricted report that they can beprotected by an MPO and have the option torequest a transfer from the assigned command. The commander shall execute procedures

regarding issuing a MPO. When the victim istransferred to a new command, the order will nolonger be valid. After being transferred, if thevictim still believes the MPO is necessary to keephim or her safe, the victim, the SARC or SAPRVA may ask the commander, who issued theMPO, to contact the new commander and advisehim or her of the MPO and, the circumstances. A military protective order is issued by a com-

mander to an active-duty service member to pro-tect the victim of sexual assault, and to controlthe behavior of the alleged offender. The MPOorders the alleged offender to stay away from thefamily home if they currently live on a militaryinstallation. This applies to the service memberand any individuals stated in the MPO who donot reside on a military installation at any timeduring the duration of the MPO. The commander will notify the appropriate

civilian authorities when an MPO is issued

and the individuals involved in the order.Commanders may tailor the order to meet thespecific needs of the victim. An MPO issuedby the commander is enforceable while theservice member is attached to the commandthat issued the order and will remain in effectuntil the commander terminates the order orissues a replacement order. Commandersshould ensure that the person seeking theMPO is advised that the MPO is not enforcedby civilian authorities off base. If the victimdesires protection off base, they should seek acivilian protective order. If the MPO is violated off the installation, it

should be reported to the issuing commander,Department of Defense Law Enforcement, andthe relevant Military Criminal InvestigativeOffice for investigation. If the alleged servicemember violates the MPO, he or she can bedisciplined under the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice. Depending on a number offactors, a violation of an MPO may result innonjudicial punishment, court-martial pro-ceedings, or other disciplinary measures.

DID YOU KNOW: In FY 13 there were atotal of 1047 cases of sexual assault reported inthe AF, which was up 32% from FY 12, whichwere a total of 790 reported cases during FY12.39% of those reported were restricted reportstotaling 412 cases and, 18% of those restrictedreports converted to unrestricted.

Military Protective OrderFlorine King - 628th WSA, SARCShelia Bacon - 628th WSA, SAVAStaff Sgt. Dana Alderete - 437 MXS/MXOAStaff Sgt. Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRS/LGRDDOSenior Airman Patvia Brice - 628th LRS/LGRMMCTech. Sgt. Tarha Burchell - 628th CONS/LGCBStaff Sgt. Michelle DeMers - 1 CTCS/AOKMaster Sgt. Emily Edmunds - 14 AS/DOLMTech. Sgt. Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDSS/SGSTTech. Sgt. Toccara Evans - 628th LRS/MSAStaff Sgt. Adrienne Forth - 437th OSS/HARMTech. Sgt. Chiquita Frazier - 628th LRS/LGRMSAStaff Sgt. Lakia Hamlin - 437th OSS/HARM

Staff Sgt. Jared Hasty-Milton - 437th AMXS/MXABBStaff Sgt. Georgeanna Jagow - 437th MXG/MXOCMaster Sgt. Aleshia Jordan - 628th FSS/FSOXAirman 1st Class Stephanie Lucas - 14th AS/MSFStaff Sgt. Corey McClure - 628th LRS/LGRFICTech. Sgt. Cliff Pinckney - 437th APS/TRXUTech. Sgt. Doneisha Porter - 628th FSS/FSVFSenior Airman Shawanna Porter - 315th AES/SGACapt. Raymond Raymond - 14th AS/MSFStaff Sgt. Lakin Trahan - 628th MDG/CCP2d Lieutenant Alexandra Trobe - 628th ABW/PAStaff Sgt. Shemerica Washington - 628th FSS/FSOXI

628th ABW Victim Advocates

CS1 Naomi Jackson - NAVCONBRIGLNC Andrea Navarro - NAVCONBRIGAO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIGBM2 Derik Stout - NAVCONBRIG LS2 Shadirah Widemond - NAVCONBRIGRP1 Tina Clevenger - NSAHM4 Amanda Abrams - NHCCHM2 John Betts - NHCC HM2 Francis Edquid - NHCCHN Melissa King - NHCC HM2 Courtney Veiga - NHCCLTJG Maddie Clark - NNPTCET1 Clair Dopson - NNPTCLTJG Sam Fankhauser - NNPTC

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NWS Charleston Victim Advocates

Air Base 24-Hour Response Hotline 843-963-SARC (7272)Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369

Air Base SARC 843-817-8397

Weapons Station 24-hour Response Hotline 843-478-8615Weapons Station Civilian Victim Advocate 843-834-4527

Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855

DOD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247

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From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Beginning February 1, 2015, the Roth TSP deduction elec-tion will change and require members to make a manualupdate in MyPay from a specified dollar amount to a percent-age. This change applies ONLY to the Roth TSP.The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) will

implement these capabilities that enable DoD to comply with RothTSP requirements. Notifications of the changes were made tomembers with the Roth TSP election through individual SmartDocemails and LES remarks, starting Oct. 1 of last year.If a member had been contributing to the Roth TSP, they were

informed through email that their dollar amount deduction wouldstop at the end of January 2015 and they would need to restarttheir allotment by applying a separate percentage deduction tobasic pay, special pay, incentive pay and bonus pay.If members have not yet made the change, there is still a small

window of time to make the update and avoid uninterrupted con-tributions. Members have until Jan. 31, 2015, to restart their Rothdeduction using MyPay. If not restarted by this deadline, contri-butions will lapse until the member chooses to restart them.It's important to note that members must apply a minimum

election of 1% to their base pay if they elect to apply ANY

percentage to special, incentive or bonus pay.As of January 22, 2015, only 56 percent of the members

who had Roth TSP plans have restarted their Roth TSP with adesignated percentage. Supervisors are encouraged to workwith their members to make necessary updates immediately.The following link provides screen shots on how to change

to the Compatibility View in the web browser, as some mem-bers have required this update to make the Roth TSP changesin MyPay:https://afpims.dma.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-

150128-028.pdf If still unable to make the Roth TSP update using MyPay,

members can visit the following link for a TSP-U-1 electionform and bring it into Finance Customer Service:https://afpims.dma.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-

150128-030.pdfThis option should be used a last resort, as it will take

longer for the update to take effect given the short timelineand the current backlog at DFAS.For questions regarding

this change, please contactFinance at 963-3715.

“I grew up in a rough area inWest Virginia and had beenliving on my own since I was16 years old. When I was 20years old I realized I washeaded down a bad path andnew I needed to make achange. A lot of my friendswere joining the Marines, andwell, I cut all my hair off andjoined the Army. They had themost rugged looking uniformand I wanted to do ruggedwork. I joined as infantry anddeployed for 15 months insupport of Operation IraqiFreedom in 2007 through 2008. My supervisors had the greatestimpact on me during my first few years in service. I grew up withouta father or brothers in my life and my leaders and peers were greatexamples of what I wanted to be; they truly took over the roles I hadmissed out on during my youth. They became my brothers and sis-ters-in-arms. I have a wife and daughter now and love the time I’vespent in the Army. I don’t know where I would be right now if I hadn’tjoined.” - James Wilson, U.S. Army staff sergeant at Joint BaseCharleston

The Patriot • January 30, 201510 JB CHS NEWS

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.

February 3/ A “My New Space” class will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals movingout of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

February 4/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided

for Separatees and Retirees from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 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 their date of separation? And a separat-ing service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to makingyou “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counselingis required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.

/ A “Slaying the Debt Dragon” webinar will be held from 1 to2:30 p.m. Tired of being in debt? Explore debt’s history, whatundermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out of debt!

February 6/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 2

p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process.NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) mustsign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air BaseClinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the

Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend./ A webinar, “Is the TSP for Me?” will be held from 11 a.m. to

12 p.m. Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain youraccount, strategies and more.

Notices/ Tobacco Cessation Group: Thinking about quitting tobacco?

There is a Tobacco Cessation Group meeting the the Naval Health ClinicCharleston. Session 1: February 9 and March 9 / Session 2: February 23and March 23. The group meets in the Wellness Classroom and runsfrom 3:30 to 5 p.m. To register please call 843-791-6916 or just showup! To register please call 843-791-6916 or just show up!

/ New registration system for Resiliency Training: We have a newsystem to register for Resiliency Training classes. The new registrationsystem is called Appointment Plus. Appointment Plus offers a range ofbeneficial features for users, to include access from privately ownedcomputers, as well as automated reminders that can be sent via email ortext, depending on your profile set up. Additionally, users will be able toview and access classes from all on-base helping agencies, seeing allavailable base classes at a glance. For more information contactMichelle McMeekin, Community Support Coordinator at 963-5476 orby email at [email protected] or Master Sgt. KerissaRivas at 843-963-3602 or by email at [email protected].

Notices/ Tobacco Cessation Group: Thinking about quitting tobacco?

There is a Tobacco Cessation Group meeting the the Naval HealthClinic Charleston. Session 1: February 9 and March 9 / Session 2:January 26, February 23 and March 23. The group meets in theWellness Classroom and runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. To register pleasecall 843-791-6916 or just show up!

/ Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Centeris having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to 2,every second week of the month and ends the last Friday of themonth. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken. Don'tforget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFLEETAND-FAMILYSUPPORTCENTER.

/ Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center,Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m.Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn aboutthe Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston.

/ VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendeesreceive information on disability benefits and medical recordsreview.

/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culmi-nating activity to verify service members have met their CareerReadiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member CareerReadiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by theA&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) toverify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstoneappointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint BaseCharleston-NWS at 794-7480.

/ Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family SupportCenter offers assistance to transferring service members and theirfamilies by providing information on their next assignment via

Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settledvia a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine,copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer sys-tem called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date informationon most military duty stations and communities.

/ Movie Nights at LIBERTY - Enjoy a LIBERTY movie nightthe second and fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm in theLiberty Game Room. We provide the food and drinks and featuresome oldie (but goodie) movies and some new in-theaters-nowmovies! Check out which movies we will be playing on the LibertyCalendar posted in the Liberty Lounge! This event is free and gearedtoward unaccompanied Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 and geo-bache-lors; CAC is required for sign-up. For more information call 296-3942 or Facebook at Liberty NWS.

/ The Scrap Metal Yard at the Weapons Station is relocatingto the East Side Core Area behind building 2332 and the watertower. The Scrap Metal Yard will operate 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesdaysand Thursdays. Weapons Station personnel will be able to bringtheir scrap metals, no wood or trash, to the new facility duringthese days and times. Scrap should be 80 percent metal in order tobe recycled as scrap metal. The scrap metal yard can be opened forspecial request (units getting new furniture, base clean up days,etc.) by calling 640-4197, 794-4240, or 963-1456. Contact AlanMoyer at 963-1456.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS."

Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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“I want to show that women can serve in the military andbe just as successful as men if not more. The military givesme the purpose I am looking for and the benefit of travelingaround the world. I graduated high school in New Orleans,La., and have a younger brother, Alij, who is preparing tojoin the Air Force as well.” - Alasha Green, U.S. Air Forcesecurity forces Airman at Joint Base Charleston

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$7,995

13 Hyundai Elantra Coupe LTDmoon roof, Nav., only 20k miles

$17,995

12 Mazda 3Auto, moonroof, 1 owner, low miles

$13,995

07 Hyundai VeracruzV6, 3rd row, one owner

$8,99506 Mazda Tribute

V6, auto, moon roof, low miles

$9,995

07 Hyundai ElementAuto, loaded, extra clean

$10,995

14 Nissan Frontier SVCrew cab, V6, auto, only 15k miles

$23,995

13 Ford E-150Auto, V8, one owner

$20,995

10 Hyundai Genesis 3.8Loaded, like new, one owner

$16,995

10 Mercury MarinerAuto, moon roof, 1 owner, priced to sell

$12,995

13 Ford Raptor SVTCrew cab, all avail. options, 1 owner

$52,995

09 Pontiac G8 GTLeather, moonroof, low miles

$15,995

10 Mitsubishi Lancer GTSAuto, loaded, only 30k miles

$12,995

10 Honda Accord EX-LLoaded, nicest one around

$15,995

05 Ford Freestyle SELAuto, V6, extra clean

$5,995

10 VW CC SportLeather, moon roof, NAV, 1 owner

$14,995

08 Mercury Grand Marquis LSLeather, loaded, only 47k miles

$12,995

07 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab LE4x4, V6, one owner, extra clean

$15,995

08 Chrysler Aspen Ltd.Leather, moonroof, 3rd row, like new

$13,995

09 GMC Acadia SLTLoaded, moonroof, extra clean

$18,995

13 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Z71Ext cab, leather, loaded, extra clean

$25,995

14 Ford F-150 PlatinumNAV, moon roof, only 8k miles

$41,995

08 Saturn VUE XEAuto, moon roof, one owner

$7,99505 Chevy TrailBlazer

4x4, loaded, extra clean, must see

$6,995

06 Ford F-150 XLTCrew cab, V8, loaded, extra clean

$10,995

14 Ford Mustang GTConvertible, auto, loaded, factory wrnty

$28,995