03-15-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

By Airman 1st Class Tom BradingJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The spaces they work in are often small and crampedwith even less room for mistakes. They refer to them-selves as the "Tank Rats" of the Air Force, and eventhough their careers can lead them down some dirtypaths, their performances must always be spotless.

For the Airmen of the 437th Maintenance FuelSystems Repair shop, squeezing through tightcrevices within, and repairing the fuel system of a C-17 Globemaster III, is just another day at the office.

"We do leak path analysis which secures leaks,check for system component failures, fuel quantitysystem repairs, and every other intricate aspect andcomponent inside the fuel tank and cell of the C-17,"said Tech. Sgt. Sam Gordon, 437th MaintenanceSquadron Fuel System Repair section chief, a nativeof Killeen, Texas, and a 15-year Air Force veteran.

Every day, aircraft from Joint Base Charleston soarthrough the skies, providing rapid mobility around theworld. While flying thousands of feet above theEarth, one of the last things an aircrew needs is adefective fuel system.

Fuel System Repair Airmen maintain the fuel cells and tanks by remov-ing, repairing and installing the cells and tanks. The Airmen also clean thecells and tanks, inspect for corrosion, cell deterioration, fungus and for-eign objects.

"We make sure pilots are aware of their fuel load and ensure everythingis functioning properly while they're in flight," said six-year Air Force vet-eran Staff Sgt. Michael Swingle, 437th MXS Fuel Systems Repair crafts-man and a native of Aurora, Colo. "But, it's more complex than simplytelling them. We have multiple probes that run from the many fuel tanksthat send messages to the cockpit of the aircraft which will constantly keepthe pilots informed and up-to-date, while keeping everyone onboard safe."

In addition to maintaining fuel tanks for the pilots, the shop also ensuresthe tanks are available to receive in-flight refueling. This is done througha variety of systems tests and checks conducted before the aircraft everleaves the ground.

"Airmen in our career understand every detailed inch of the fuel systemof an aircraft," said Gordon. "And, we have to because we're a vital partof a bigger picture, and that picture doesn't have any space for error."

There is very little room to work inside the fuel tanks they repair.According to Gordon, crawling through cramped spaces in the dark whilewearing safety gear can be a challenge for some Airmen to overcome.

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Airman 1st Class Nicholas McKinney (left), 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels sys-tems apprentice, and Tech. Sgt. Anthony Lawston (right), 437th MXS aircraft fuels systemcraftsman, make final preparations prior to an exercise March 7, 2013, at Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base, S.C.

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Airman 1st Class Nicholas McKinney, 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems apprentice, prepares to be extracted from the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III fuel tank during a train-ing exercise March 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Fuel System Repair Airmen maintain the fuel cells and tanks by removing, repairing, installing and cleaning the cells andtanks and also inspecting for corrosion, cell deterioration, fungus and foreign objects. See more photos, Page 5.

By Staff Sgt. David SalanitriAir Force Public Affairs Agency

WASHINGTON – In the wake of sequestra-tion, the Air Force officially suspended militarytuition assistance March 11.

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donleyannounced the Air Force has officially suspend-ed military TA for the remainder of fiscal 2013.

The program will continue to be evaluated todetermine the way ahead in fiscal 2014.

The Defense Department's comptroller issuedguidance to all of the services to "consider sig-nificant reductions in funding new tuition assis-tance applicants, effective immediately and forthe duration of the current fiscal situation," saidNavy Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde, a Pentagonspokeswoman. The Army and Marine Corpscanceled their TA programs March 8.

Effective March 11, Airmen are not permittedto submit new requests for TA. Airmen current-ly enrolled in, or approved for future courses,are not affected and are allowed to completethose courses.

"The Air Force has reached a turning pointafter a decade of war and substantial growth in

its operations and resources," Donley said,adding that the Air Force has had to make diffi-cult choices to preserve readiness, to include:deep cuts to flying hour programs, cancellationof Air Force training and education programsand civilian furloughs. "This is an additionalstep the Air Force unfortunately had to take tooperate within mandated budget limitations."

"We know how education strengthens ourforce," he said. "We encourageAirmen to continue their pursuitof higher education through thevariety of programs that areavailable."

Those include theMontgomery GI Bill-ActiveDuty, (Chapter 30),Montgomery GI Bill-SelectedReserve (Chapter 1606),Reserve Education AssistanceProgram (Chapter 1607), thePost 9/11 GI Bill, federal grantsand federal financial aid.National Guard Airmen mayalso be eligible for their state'sindividual TA benefits.

"Believe me, this was a tough decisionbecause our Air Force truly values education,"said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JamesCody. "We're still looking at the impacts for fis-cal year 14 and will do our best to have TA rein-stated, although we'll likely need to review theeligibility requirements to ensure sustainability."

Airmen should contact their local educationcenters with questions and to get updates.

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Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon628th Air Base Wing command chief

As the initial shock of sequestration settles in and begins to take effect,uncertainty and frustration will most assuredly abound. How will we get themission done? Where will we get the money to maintain equipment or facili-ties? Who will sustain this program or initiative? Many of the things wehave done for years or become accustomed to over time are suddenly at riskfor being significantly changed or completely discontinued.

In the austere times ahead, we will most likely see coworkers leave withno backfill. We may see equipment break with no parts to repair them. Wemay see supplies dwindle with little money to replace them. But, as warriorsin the most lethal fighting force in the world, we refuse to allow the missionto fail - we will do most anything to ensure mission success. And for thisvery reason, it is during times like these when we see superstars rise to thecall. Some military members may be driven to work even longer hours andtake on their former contemporary's workload. Others may be compelled torefine processes and find new ways to save time or money. Still others mayconsider reaching into personal resources to sustain work center operations.Out of necessity, we will witness uniformed members and civilians alike per-form Herculean acts to keep the mission moving forward in a constrainedenvironment with new limitations on resources and work hours. But as weunite to meet this challenge, it is equally important to remember - and maketime - to take care of ourselves and each other.

As our schedules become busier, our physical wellness is most often thefirst to go. We skip our workout routines to catch an extra half-hour of sleepor get a jump on the day's workload. We hit a fast food drive-through or theoffice snack bar at mealtime to minimize our time away from the job. In

close second is our mental wellness. As exter-nal stressors build in our lives - and perhapsas we begin to feel guilty about skipping ourmorning workout or eating that half-pounddouble cheeseburger - our mental wellnessbecomes more at risk.

We can often begin to feel down and maylikely either lash out at those closest to us orwithdraw from them altogether. And this, ofcourse, can also have a direct negative effecton our social wellness. Similarly, if we do notmake time for our physical wellness, we arejust as likely to ignore our spiritual wellness.Aside from not making the time, we mostoften neglect to refresh our body-mind-spirit

connection because we are too preoccupied with all the tasks we are notaccomplishing at that very moment. Sometimes we must simply "unplug"from the bustle of our daily lives for a little while and simply clear ourminds. Otherwise, those stressors just continue to build.

While I am not suggesting sequestration will certainly lead to the demiseof our very wellbeing, it is important, now more than ever, that we pay closeattention to every facet of our wellness. The four pillars of wellness are likethose of a four-legged stool; even a small deficiency in any one area willcause us to be out of balance. And like that stool, our lives will be unstableand we may even fall. So as we deal with the challenging times ahead, Iencourage each of you to make time to take care of yourself and your familymembers, and watch out for your wingman, shipmate or battle-buddy. Weare counting on you.

Commentary by Master Sgt. Brett Hopkins437th Operations Support Squadron First Sergeant

Yes, I too hear this howl from my compadresin the Operations Support Squadron ... but it isMoustache March! I've heard Airmen opine thatit is a practice attached to the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association Basketball's"March Madness." They would be wrong. ManyAirmen throughout the world observeMoustache March and have for decades for onesimple reason: tradition.

Tradition is something that develops overtime, is practiced by a community and is knownto help bond those community members to eachother. I say a good way to strengthen our socialComprehensive Airman's Fitness pillar is to par-take in and admire the glorious moustaches thatdevelop throughout the month. But why didMoustache March start in the Air Force?

Moustache March has its roots in our ser-vice's flying heritage. The late Brig. Gen. Robin

Olds, a three-time ace, startedthe tradition. He began growingan outrageous moustache duringthe Vietnam War that he wouldkeep meticulously waxed. Hewas protesting what he felt wereunfair facial hair regulations thatflew in the face of individuality.His moustache was big, auda-cious and out of regulations, butmore importantly a symbol tothe men of the 8th Fighter Wing.The "Wolf of Kunsan" is hon-ored each year by Airmen whoparticipate in Moustache March.

The challenge with this andmany other traditions is to preserve them withoutlosing our professionalism. Those familiar with theentire story know Olds was eventually told by Gen.McConnell to "take it off" and he happily complied.

There used to be a tradition of inappropriatejoking and unprofessional behavior in our Air

Force as well, but the profession-of-arms requires us to movebeyond those ancient traditions tonewer traditions of dignity,respect and trust.

This is why I still partake inMoustache March, with the under-standing that I must assure the glo-rious moustache I am trying tonurture is "in regs." That's alsowhy I challenge each Airman to bea watchdog every day in both pro-tecting our treasured traditions andnot allowing our more inappropri-ate ones to creep back in a little ata time. Bad traditions can't be for-

gotten with the wave of a hand, but take vigilanceand determination. Luckily, good traditions can'tbe easily forgotten either. So to my Wingmen inthe OSS, my lovely wife, and my brothers andsister-in-arms I say, "Hey, that's not dirt, it is tra-dition ... and you can't just wipe that away!"

Master Sgt. Brett Hopkins437th Operations SupportSquadron First Sergeant

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Commentary by 1st Lt. Daniel Klepper17th Airlift Squadron

Supplying our commitments in Southeast Asia,Joint Base Charleston aircrews often find them-selves stopping at U.S. Air Forces of Europe AirBases. Keeping our C-17 Globemaster III assetson the move usually means aircrew have justenough time to grab a fresh hot dog at theShoppette before entering crew rest for the mis-sion's next leg. While settling down in our billets,Armed Forces Network commercials are sure toremind us of all the unique European cities thatlie just outside our reach. Though our missionsare all business, sometimes we are given theopportunity to explore beyond our small nichearound base and really see Europe!

Recently, members of the 17th Airlift Squadronwere able to hop on the Autobahn and head toLuxembourg City, Luxembourg. The city ofLuxembourg has more than a millennium of historyto offer, but it was not the highlight of our day out.Just outside the city lies a site that carries far lessfanfare than the pristine royal city, but without themen who rest in the Luxembourg AmericanCemetery, the city probably wouldn't exist as itdoes today. More than five thousand Americanservice members who were killed in action duringWorld War II, including Gen. George Patton, areburied here. The cemetery's plot of land is not farfrom where these Americans gave their lives in theBattle of the Bulge during the winter of 1944.

Arriving shortly before the cemetery's closing,we were met with the same weather that allowedGerman forces to launch their last major offensiveunder the cover of a harsh winter season. As wewalked the cemetery grounds among the memorialsand headstones, we felt close to these men.Knowing they gave their lives on this cold winterybattleground, their sacrifice seemed more real thanit ever did in the history books. As the cemeteryclosed, the caretakers asked us to help retrieve theAmerican flag these men died for. Though lackingmilitary uniform, the Retreat ceremony was per-formed with full military custom and courtesy.Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Moss and Airman 1stClass Meghan Servias, 17th Airlift Squadron load-masters, drew upon their honor guard training tohonor the American flag and the American servicemembers it flew above. Leaving the LuxembourgAmerican Cemetery that night we were glad ourEuropean tourism had ended with an unforgettableAmerican experience of patriotism.

While Arlington National Cemetery is often seenas the symbol of our nation's sacrifice for freedom,the final resting place for many of our Americanmilitary are these overseas cemeteries. TheAmerican Battle Monuments Commission maintains24 permanent American military cemeteries on for-eign soil. There are more than 30,000 World War Iand more than 93,000 World War II American wardead buried in cemeteries found in France, Belgium,England, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, thePhilippines and Tunisia. For those of us who have

no more than a basic history education, many ofthese battle sites only seem familiar from watchingBand of Brothers or Saving Private Ryan.

So, before you travel overseas again, look upthe listing of American military cemeteries. Theyprovide a patch of American soil for our fallenwho will never return home, and probably aren'tfar from where you plan to travel. After visitingthe final resting place of so many heroicAmericans, you can't help but realize that thoughthe face of warfare or the lines of battle may havechanged, the cost has not.

Luxembourg American Military Cemetery

Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon628th Air Base Wing command chief

Protecting our most valued resource in austere times

Commentary by Lt. Col. Aaron Altwies628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

As an engineer, I'm faced withlots of problems and expected todevelop solutions. I ask my teamto look at different ways to attackan issue and most times, theycome up with innovative solutions.Nowhere is this more present thanin deployed locations.

I just returned from a deploy-ment and was honored with theresponsibility to command the577th Expeditionary Prime BaseEngineer Emergency ForceSquadron. This unit and its Airmencompleted work at 27 locations infive countries in Southwest Asia.We tackled small jobs, such as minor generatorrepairs, to large jobs, like building a major expan-sion to a Forward Operating Base.

In one case, engineers repaired a water well

pump and provided running water to Soldiers whohad not had running water in eight weeks. On

another job, engineers respondedafter a vehicle-borne explosivedevice devastated a portion of thebase, including the clinic. In justfive days, and with limited materi-als, they rebuilt the facility and pro-vided the Forward Surgical Team aplace to operate and potentiallysave lives. In another, we weregiven a large structure to build, buthad no assembly instructions anddealt with missing parts and inade-quate tools and equipment. Theonly similarity among these jobswas that they were not standard,meaning we had never done thembefore or they had significant chal-

lenges to overcome. But we went at them head onand attacked these problems using sound prob-lem-solving techniques.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' motto is

"Essayons." It's translated into "Let us try." It's agreat summary of how engineers constantly moveforward as we look to solve problems, anddescribes the attitude we have towards getting thejob done. But this philosophy is not limited toengineers, it can be claimed by all of us, militaryand civilians alike, as we strive to find solutionsto tough problems. Essayons is a philosophy thatencourages innovation and "outside the box"thinking. It demands a look at things as possibili-ties and forces us to seek solutions. It requires usto look beyond the "no" and figure out a way toget to a "yes."

With the ever-increasing challenges we facehere on our own installation and across the entireDepartment of Defense, a let us try attitudebecomes even more important. We have no choicebut to come up with new ways to think about ourchallenges and turn them into opportunities.Putting this philosophy into action like myAirmen did in Afghanistan and the Arabian Gulf,solutions become reality and the mission getsdone. Ideas. Innovation. Essayons!

Have a ‘let us try’ attitude

Lt. Col. Aaron Altwies628th Civil EngineerSquadron commander

(Left to right) Airman 1st Class Meghan Servais, 17thAirlift Squadron loadmaster, Airman 1st Class JamesMoss, 17th AS loadmaster, and 1st Lt. MichaelKnight, 17th AS pilot, perform a Retreat Ceremonyand fold an American flag during a trip to theLuxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg,where more than 5,000 American service members,who were killed in action during World War II, includ-ing Gen. George Patton, are buried .

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By Airman 1st Class Tom BradingJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Throughout the month of March,women’s history will be honored acrossthe world, as well as at Joint BaseCharleston. To kick things off, womenfrom the JB Charleston – Air Base tookpart in a Retreat ceremony March 8,2013.

Women’s History Month is an annualobservance recognized around theworld, and highlights the contributionsof women throughout history and intoday’s society.

“Honoring women’s history is veryimportant for all Airmen,” said MasterSgt. Natasha Smith, 628th Air BaseWing Command Post superintendent.“Women have come a long way in themilitary. Today, they fill the role offighter pilots, commanders and combatpositions … which gives hope andinspiration that anything is possible.”

Senior Airman Rachel Bublitz, 628thLogistics Readiness Squadron customerservice representative, was also inspiredto celebrate women’s history. This is hersecond year volunteering her time toassist the committee organizing theWHM luncheon at JB Charleston – AirBase.

“I have always wanted to be involvedin something that highlights empower-ing women,” said Bublitz. “I think it isso wonderful to be surrounded by suchamazing, strong women every day whilewearing this uniform.”

Bublitz encourages all Airmen,regardless of gender, to embrace WHM.This sentiment is echoed with many oth-ers involved in the WHM events.

“Women’s history is about more thanthe history of women,” said Smith. “It’sa journey toward equality. That’s whatthe true meaning is, finding men andwomen as equals because whatever aman can do, we’re proving we can do aswell.”

Master Sgt. Scott Levesque, 628thCommunications Squadron Plans &Resources Flight superintendent, seesWHM as an opportunity to recognizesignificant contributions women have

made to society. Levesque feelswomen’s contributions are so profoundbecause of how far society has come ina relatively short amount of time. Forthis reason, he has organized a luncheonto celebrate these achievements.

The luncheon is scheduled for 11:30a.m., March 25, 2013, at the

Charleston Club. The guest speaker forthe luncheon is Dr. Chandra Curtis, aResearch and Applied Science TeamLead for the Science and TechnologyCompetency at Space and NavalWarfare Systems Center Atlantic, whowill speak about broadening your per-spective on life.

Team Charleston celebratesWomen’s History Month

Senior Airman Danielle Redman, 628th Comptrollers Squadron finance specialist,secures the flag as it is lowered during a Women’s History Month Retreat March 8,2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Redman and several other Airmen fromJB Charleston participated in the ceremony.

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By Airman 1st Class Kendra Humes628th Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate

Members of Joint Base Charlestonreceived the following non-judicial pun-ishments under Article 15 of theUniformed Code of Military Justice dur-ing the months of January and February,2013. The maximum punishment underArticle 15 depends on the rank of themember being offered the Article 15 andthe rank of the officer imposing punish-ment. If the commander finds that a mil-itary member committed the chargedoffenses, the commander then deter-mines the member's punishment basedon the severity of the offenses, the cir-cumstances surrounding the offense,previous misconduct and any matters inmitigation or extenuation presented bythe member.

628th Air Base WingAn airman first class from the 628th

Security Forces Squadron received anArticle 15 with one specification in vio-lation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, failureto obey a lawful order, by leaving themember's room while on 24-hour quar-ters after being instructed not to leaveunless the member were going to thedining facility or the medical clinic. Themember's punishment consisted ofreduction to the grade of airman, 10days extra duty suspended, 10 daysrestriction to the limits of JB Charlestonand a reprimand.

•An airman first class from the 628th

Logistics Readiness Squadron receivedan Article 15 with one specification inviolation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, hav-ing an unauthorized guest in the mem-ber's dorm room, and one specification,in violation of Article 112a of the UCMJ,wrongful use of a controlled substance.The member's punishment consisted ofreduction to the grade of airman basic,with reduction below airman suspended,forfeiture of $758 pay per month for twomonths suspended, 30 days restriction tothe limits of JB Charleston, 15 days extraduty and a reprimand.

•An airman from the 628th SFS

received an Article 15 with one specifi-cation in violation of Article 92 of theUCMJ, for failure to obey a lawful gen-

eral regulation by wrongfully using anover-the-counter medication, contrary tothe medication's intended medical pur-pose or the prescribed dosage, and onespecification, in violation of Article 134of the UCMJ, for contributing to thedelinquency of a minor by providingalcohol to someone under the legaldrinking age of 21 years old. The mem-ber's punishment consisted of reductionto the grade of airman basic, 30 daysextra duty and a reprimand.

437th Airlift WingA staff sergeant from the 437th Aerial

Port Squadron received an Article 15with one specification in violation ofArticle 107 of the UCMJ, for signing afalse official statement. The member'spunishment consisted of reduction to thegrade of senior airman suspended, for-feiture of $1,201 pay per month for twomonths suspended and a reprimand.


Aircraft Maintenance Squadronreceived an Article 15 with one specifi-cation in violation of Article 86 of theUCMJ, for failure to go at the time pre-scribed to the member's appointed placeof duty, and two specifications in viola-tion of Article 134, for consuming alco-hol under the legal drinking age of 21.The member's punishment consisted ofreduction to the grade of airman basicwith reduction below airman suspended,forfeiture of $835 pay per month for twomonths suspended, 15 days extra dutyand a reprimand.


APS received an Article 15 with two spec-ifications in violation of Article 108 of theUCMJ, for willfully damaging militaryproperty, and one specification in viola-tion of Article 134 of the UCMJ, for con-suming alcohol under the legal drinkingage of 21. The member's punishment con-sisted of reduction to the grade of airmanbasic with reduction below airman sus-pended, forfeiture of $745 pay per monthfor two months suspended, 10 days extraduty suspended and a reprimand.

•A senior airman from the 437th

AMXS received an Article 15 with onespecification, in violation of Article 92of the UCMJ, for failure to obey a law-

ful order by wrongfully using an officialgovernment provided vehicle for unoffi-cial personal use. The member's punish-ment consisted of reduction to the gradeof airman first class suspended, forfei-ture of $990 pay per month for twomonths suspended, 14 days extra dutyand a reprimand.

•A technical sergeant from the 437th

AMXS received an Article 15 with onespecification in violation of Article 92of the UCMJ, for being derelict in theperformance of the member's duties bywillfully failing to refrain from usingthe member's government travel card forofficial use only. The member's punish-ment consisted of reduction to the gradeof staff sergeant suspended, forfeiture of$1,532 pay per month for two months,that portion of the forfeitures in excessof $100 pay per month for one monthsuspended and a reprimand.

•A master sergeant from the 437th

Maintenance Operations Squadronreceived an Article 15 with one specifi-cation, in violation of Article 92 of theUCMJ, for being derelict in the perform-ance of the member's duties by negli-gently allowing a staff sergeant to takeleave without following the proper leaveprocedures. The member's punishmentconsisted of forfeiture of $750 pay permonth for two months and a reprimand.

•A staff sergeant from the 437th

Maintenance Squadron received anArticle 15 with one specification in vio-lation of Article 134 of the UCMJ, forwrongfully soliciting a staff sergeant toenter a false fitness assessment score inthe Air Force Fitness ManagementSystem for the member. The member'spunishment consisted of reduction to thegrade of senior airman suspended, 30days extra duty and a reprimand.

373rd Training SquadronAn airman basic from the 373rd

Training Squadron received an Article 15with one specification, in violation ofArticle 92 of the UCMJ, for possessingand consuming alcohol in their dormitory.The member's punishment consisted offorfeiture of $347 pay, 14 days restrictionto the limits of JB Charleston suspended,seven days extra duty and a reprimand.

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"If you get claustrophobicor are scared of the dark, thismay not be the job for you,"said Gordon. "But after wrig-gling through fuel tanks foryears, you can definitely getused to it. In all my years inthe career, I haven't beeninvolved in, or witnessed aserious accident. But, thatdoesn't mean we shouldn'tprepare for one."

Airmen work jointly withthe 628th Air Base WingSafety Office and 628th CivilEngineer Squadron FireDepartment to overcomeeven the most unlikely situa-tions and to maintain theirprofessional training andknowledge. The last safetyexercise was held March 7,2013, at JB Charleston - AirBase, and involved a practicescenario of an unconsciousAirman stuck in a fuel cell.Fuel Systems Repair Airmenwere evaluated on theirunderstanding and handlingof the situation, contactingthe fire department and hav-ing an overall grasp on howto deal with the life or deathsituation.

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Airman 1st Class NicholasMcKinney, 437thMaintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systemsapprentice, looks up fromthe inside of a C-17Globemaster III fuel tank during a routine trainingexercise March 7, 2013, atJoint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Fuel SystemRepair Airmen maintain thefuel cells and tanks byremoving, repairing andinstalling the cells and tanks.The Airmen also clean thecells and tanks, inspect forcorrosion, cell deterioration,fungus and foreign objects.

Technical Sgt. Sam Gordon (center), 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems sec-tion chief, gives direction to Senior Airman Brett Jones (left), 437th MXS aircraft fuel systemsjourneyman and Airman 1st Class Nicholas McKinney moments before a training exerciseMarch 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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In the midst of budget cuts and lower funding for all mili-tary branches, every unit is looking for ways to reduce spend-ing. The Air Force Services Agency took a different approachto reducing the cost of spending for Airmen - keeping themhealthy.

The AFSVA has implemented a “Go for Green” campaignaimed at helping Airmen become healthier and make betterchoices when it comes to eating right.

By eating healthier, Airmen will be able to perform betterduring physical training and could have reduced medicalissues associated with unhealthy eating habits, potentiallyreducing costs to the Air Force in medical and training costs,according to Master Sgt. Wesley Tuson, 628th Force SupportSquadron food service section chief.

The program encourages Airmen to eat better by showingthem the differences between healthy and unhealthy foods,and the potential impact their eating choices can have on their

overall health.“For almost two years,

the AFSVA has beenworking towards stream-lining this new programand marketing it towardsthe customers at the diningfacilities at various bases,”said Tuson. “From bal-loons, posters and signs,the dining facilities will beadvertising this new pro-gram to entice Airmen topay attention to what they put in their bodies.”

The new system provides a more visual understanding ofthe categories certain foods fall under. The first category isgreen, the high performance category which includes thehealthiest foods an Airman can eat, like fruits and vegetablesand healthier meals.

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The third and final category, red, contains foods thatlimit performance and consists of the least healthy foodscontaining the least amount of nutritional benefit.

“We have the color-coded system to enable ourAirmen to help make better choices about what they putin their bodies on a daily basis,” Tuson said. “You can eatthe food listed under the red category. It won’t kill you,but if you eat something like tacos every day and expectto go out and do great on your PT test, you probably

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Sally Simmons, 628th Force Support Squadron Civilian Personnel Chief, answers questions about sequestration and furloughs and how theymight affect Joint Base Charleston civilian employees March 6, 2013, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. There were four town hall meetings avail-able to JB Charleston civilians so they could learn about the policies and effects the furlough may have on their jobs.

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JB Charleston town hall meetings address sequestration, civilian furloughCourtesy of Joint BaseCharleston Public Affairs

Joint Base leadership heldfour town hall meetings March6, 2013, in regards to the poten-tial of a civilian work force fur-lough at Joint Base Charleston,S.C. These meetings took placeat both the Air Base andWeapons Station and gaveaudience members a chance tohear the latest guidance and askquestions.

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Staff Sgt. John Price, 437th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, uses various dyes, ultravioletlights and X-rays to inspect aircraft parts without causing any damage to the parts. The 437th MXS NDI shopinspects metal objects ranging from nuts and bolts, to large hooks and sheets of metal.

Staff Sgt. John Price, 437th Maintenance Squadron non-destruc-tive inspector, uses a USN 60 ultrasonic inspection unit to inducesound into a part to look for flaws in an aircraft part March 8, 2013,at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The USN 60 ultrasonicinspection unit is another tool Airmen use to detect cracks andflaws in metal.

Staff Sgt. John Price, 437th Maintenance Squadron non-destructiveinspector, inspects a horseshoe shaped collar under ultravioletlights March 8, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Staff Sgt. John Price, 437th MaintenanceSquadron non-destructive inspector, sprays dyeon a horseshoe shaped collar March 8, 2013, atJoint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. After thedye dries, the part is placed under ultravioletlights to reveal cracks or flaws in the metal. Theinspection process can take up to an hour foreach part, and also includes three separatechemical baths and a drying machine.

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By 1st Lt. Adrianne Schilling437th Aerial Port Squadron cargo flight commander

Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Group celebrated thesecond annual Mission Generation Awards ceremony, honor-ing the group’s “Hard Chargers” March 8, 2013, at Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base, S.C.

The Hard Charger award is presented to the best of thebest, and salutes the dedicated personnel whose passion fortheir job defines who they are and inspires others. This awardis different than many other traditional awards because it ispeer-nominated.

The Hard Charger is awarded to a mission generator, some-one who always goes above and beyond in their primaryduties, as well as assisting others in order to accomplish themission.

“This peer-nominated award gave us an opportunity to rec-ognize our Airmen who do their jobs extremely well. They goabove and beyond, but may not get the credit and accoladesthrough formal award programs,” said Col. Dennis Dabney,437th Maintenance Group commander. “We count on ourhard-chargers every day, so it's important to let them knowhow much we appreciate them.”

The ceremony, like the award, is not typical of other mili-tary recognition ceremonies. It begins with fun and games,catered food and is interspersed with videos highlighting eachsquadron.

The award winners include:

437th Maintenance Operations Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Marcus ParkerTech. Sgt. Dave WarnerStaff Sgt. Brandon ShafferStaff Sgt. Jimmy Curtis

437th Aerial Port Squadron:Tech. Sgt. Frank DouglassTech. Sgt. Jason GrastyTech. Sgt. Jason GrastyStaff Sgt. Brandon DelormeStaff Sgt. Vern ManisAirman 1st Class Manuel EspinoSenior Airman Luis RiveraVirgil ParksDominick Ward

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron:Tech. Sgt. Lewis BarkleyTech. Sgt. Joe BellTech. Sgt. Leroy CoombesTech. Sgt. Brian ParmerterStaff Sgt. Michael HazyStaff Sgt. Scotty SimpsonStaff Sgt. Michael WillisAirman 1st Class Richard LaForgeAirman 1st Class Benjamin HoagAirman 1st Class Alexander Von VienkenAirman 1st Class John PateSenior Airman Justin BallardSenior Airman Mason GreenJames Lorik, Rodney Wideman

437th Maintenance Squadron:Tech. Sgt. Samuel SeidersStaff Sgt. Andrew ButlerStaff Sgt. David NovakStaff Sgt. Michael SwingleSenior Airman Vincent ChapmanSenior Airman Adam FrazierSenior Airman Ellen GruesenAirman 1st Class Skyler Woolery-AyersJermaine PryorTiffany Gamble

Congratulation to all award winners and nominees andthanks to each squadron’s Booster Club and the CompanyGrade Officers Council for supporting the event and a specialthanks to everyone who helped make the event such a success.

437th Airlift Wing “Hard Chargers” honored

Col. Dennis Dabney (back row, left) and the 437th Maintenance Group Hard Chargers: (Back row left to right) Tech. Sgt. MarcusParker, Tech. Sgt. Dave Warner, Staff Sgt. Brandon DeLorme, Tech. Sgt. Jason Grasty, Virgil Parks, Dominick Ward, Senior AirmanEllen Gruesen, Staff Sgt. Brandon Shaffer, Chief Master Sgt. Steve Windorf. Bottom: Staff Sgt. Jimmy Curtis, Staff Sgt. MichaelWillis, Airman 1st Class Skyler Woolery-Ayers, Senior Airman Luis Rivera, Tech Sgt. Frank Douglass, Airman 1st Class ManuelEspino, Tech Sgt. Lewis Barkley, Staff Sgt. Scotty Simpson

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Film crew members of the Army Wives television show brief Airmen on their role as “extras”in an upcoming scene Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The roles ofthe Airmen, from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, helped contribute to the realismof the scene.

The crew of the Army Wives television show prepare to shoot a scene during an on-locationfilming session Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

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Airman 1st Class Joseph Roshan, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, dis-cusses jet engine maintenance techniques with members of the Indian Air Force during a Home Station CheckMarch 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Indian Air Force maintainers visited JBCharleston to become more familiar with the parts and components of their own C-17 Globemaster IIIs.

Airman 1st Class Jacob Enfinger and Senior Airman Ekaterina Morrissette, 437th AircraftMaintenance Squadron crew chiefs, install a seal on a C-17 Globemaster III hatch during a 180-dayHome Station Check March 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

Members of the437th AircraftMaintenanceSquadron reinstallthe rail for the aerial delivery system during a 180-day HomeStation CheckMarch 11, 2013, at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C.Home StationChecks are conducted toinspect the C-17sand complete any needed maintenance as necessary.

U.S. Air Force photos bySenior Airman George Goslin

Master Sgt. Mark Cornell, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron element chief, performsmaintenance on a jet engine during a 180-day Home Station Check March 11, 2013, at JointBase Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

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A joint team of more than 100 Sailors, Marines and CoastGuardsmen recently conducted an ammunition load of theMilitary Sea Lift Command ship, United States Naval ShipSACAGAWEA, in preparation for distribution to key pointsacross the globe.

“USNS SACAGAWEA, designated as a multi-commodityship, is used to support the Marine Corps in their maritimemission,” said CDR Charles Phillip, Commander, NavyMunitions Command Unit Charleston. “When this ship isfully loaded, it will leave here and be stationed in a strategiclocation of the Marine Corps’ choice.”

The joint team was able to gel so quickly, they completedthe mission more than a week ahead of schedule.

"This is a class act here, and speaks real well to the plan-ning and effort that went into this," said Phillip. "If it wasn'tfor the proficient team we have here, this wouldn't have hap-pened in a week's time."

Although the team’s efforts were able to cut the load timein half, for safety reasons, during the loading process, severalbase access points were closed.

By closing these areas, the team was able to safely andsmoothly get the ship moored, load it and get it underwaywithout putting the team or any members of the base at unduerisk.

“It affects base personnel from an explosives safety per-spective. When you have an ammunition cargo ship on thepier with ordnance present, it restricts certain areas of the baseto mission-essential personnel only,” said Phillip.

Before the ship could be loaded with almost 2,000 palletsof ammunition, an 11-man team of Marines led by ChiefWarrant Officer Shawn Fouchi, Joint Base Charleston MarineCorps liaison officer, performed quality assurance checks onall of the items being loaded onto the vessel.

“My detachment serves a QA function, making sure every-thing is in the right place at the right time in the right quanti-ty,” said Fouchi. “Prior to the load, we inspect every item,while still inside the munitions compound, to make sure thecondition is up to par. We’ve also been liaising between thejoint base and the Marine Corps.”

While the munitions were loaded, a team of CoastGuardsmen secured the portion of the Cooper River that pass-es through the joint base, ensuring no other vessels were ableto get to the ship. This was done by having harbor securityboats strategically posted along the river.

“We also have the U. S. Coast Guard pro-viding water-borne security services duringthis evolution, so they’ve been integral to thesuccess of this operation,” said Phillip.

An evolution like this, Phillip believes,shows JB Charleston’s diverse mission capa-bilities, as well as the unique skills of base per-sonnel.

"Joint Base Charleston, being a primarylogistics hub on the East coast, is multi-modalwith air lift, rail, commercial truck and sealift,” explained Phillip. “This is just anotherway to exercise the sea lift capability ofCharleston.”

Phillip said JB Charleston is capable ofdoing missions similar to this one on a morefrequent basis.

“I’m hoping and looking forward to beingable to do more missions like this because Ithink Charleston has tremendous capability forthe Department of Defense and if we could getmore of this type of work here, we would wel-come it,” said Phillip.

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By Claudette RouloAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Federal civilian employees could seetheir Thrift Savings Plan contributions reduced if furloughstake effect.

The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings and invest-ment plan for federal employees and members of the uni-formed services, including the Ready Reserve.

“Employees who have selected their TSP contribution to bea percentage of their pay will see smaller contributions duringthe furlough period due to their reduced pay,” said Navy Cmdr.Leslie Hull-Ryde, a Defense Department spokeswoman.

For example, an employee who earns $1,000 of basic payevery two-week pay period and contributes 10 percent of it tothe TSP would make a $100 TSP contribution during a normalpay period. However, if the employee is furloughed for twodays per pay period, his or her basic pay would decrease to$800. As a result, the TSP contribution would be $80 per payperiod.

Employees who contribute a set dollar amount won’t seethat amount change with a reduction in pay, Hull-Ryde said.For this reason, now is a good time to review TSP contributionamounts to see if they are appropriate, Thrift Savings Planofficials said.

Basic pay reductions also will affect the matching fundscontributed by the Defense Department and other agencies.According to a Thrift Savings Plan news release, any reduc-tion in pay will proportionally decrease the matching fundscontribution, regardless of whether employees contribute apercentage of their pay or a set dollar amount.

The furloughs may cause financial hardship for someemployees, and in those cases they may consider making ahardship withdrawal from their TSP fund. Such withdrawalshave several restrictions:

– If you take a hardship withdrawal, you will not beable to make any TSP contributions for six months after

having received your funds.– You may withdraw only your contributions and the earn-

ings associated with them, and the total amount cannot exceedyour financial hardship.

– You must pay income tax on the taxable portion of anywithdrawal, and you may also be subject to a 10 percent earlywithdrawal penalty tax.

– If you are a Federal Employees Retirement System partic-ipant, you will not receive agency matching contributions.

– A hardship withdrawal cannot be repaid, so your TSPaccount is permanently reduced by the amount of your with-drawal.

A better option may be taking a loan against your TSP, offi-cials said. Loans can be repaid – plus interest – but the accountcontinues to accrue earnings even as the loan is paid back.

TSP officials recommend that employees think carefullybefore decreasing or stopping their traditional TSP contribu-tions. Those contributions are subtracted from pre-tax income,and terminating the contributions could increase income taxliability. Roth TSP contributions are subtracted from employ-ees’ after-tax income, and changes will not affect tax liability.

Furlough toaffect ThriftSavings Plancontributions

A crane lifts a pallet of ammunition onto the Military Sea Lift Command shipUSNS SACAGAWEA, for distribution to key points across the globe, recentlyat Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The team, comprised ofSailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and civilians, loaded the vessel withabout 2,000 pallets of ammunition.

Joint mission loads ship with ammunition

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EventsAll classes or workshops will be held at the Fleet

and Family Support Center, Building 755, at JointBase Charleston - Weapons Station unless otherwisespecified. For more information, call 764-7480.

March 19/ A Navigating Operational Stress class is

scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 19, 2013.Learn techniques to slow down, take a deep breath,prioritize and relax.

/ An Understanding Credit Reports class isscheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. March 19, 2013.

March 20 - 21/ A Pre-Separation Counseling class is sched-

uled for 1 to 4 p.m. March 20 - 21, 2013. This classis a pre-requisite to the Transition AssistanceProgram.

March 21/ A "7 Habits of Highly Effective Military

Families" workshop (Habit 2: "Begin with the endin mind") is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 21,2013. This workshop is an engaging, family-strengthening program based on Stephen Covey'sNumber 1 best seller "The 7 Habits of HighlyEffective People" and "The 7 Habits of HighlyEffective Families."

March 22/ An Interviewing for Success class is sched-

uled for 9 a.m. to noon, March 22, 2013. Learnpositive interviewing techniques and how torespond to difficult questions.

Special Announcements/ Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com for

Military Families is the Defense Department's offi-cial, online, on-demand tutoring and homeworkhelp service for military members and their fami-lies. 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 havedelivered more than six million, one-on-one tutor-ing sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certifiedthrough the site, and all sessions are recorded forquality control. The program can also be accessedthrough a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone oriPad.

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Notice: / Transition Assistance Program GPS

Workshops: The Joint Base Charleston - Air BaseTAP GPS Workshop target audience will alternatebetween separatees and retirees; i.e., March will befor retirees and April will be for separatees. Foryour convenience, JB Charleston - WeaponsStation will offer the TAP GPS Workshop to alter-nating target audiences; i.e., March will be for sep-aratees; April will be for retirees.

EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Airman

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

March 18 - 22/ A "Transition Assistance Program GPS

Workshop for Retirees" will be held from 8 a.m. to

5 p.m. Learn how to transition and become "careerready" with ease. Receipt of your mandatory TAPPre-separation Briefing (held on Thursdays) isrequired prior to attending this workshop. Spousesare encouraged to attend.

March 19/ A "Making Sense of the Thrift Savings Plan,

Civilian and Military" class will be held from 3:30to 4:30 p.m. Simplified language to help noviceinvestors understand the purpose of the TSP,whether it's a good choice, strategies to use wheninvesting in the TSP, and more.

March 20/ A "Spouse Introduction to Joint Base

Charleston - Air Base" class will be held from 9:30to 11:30 a.m. This is a fun, fast-paced introductionto JB Charleston - Air Base for military spouseswho have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your unit KeySpouse and learn where to shop, dine and play inthe Lowcountry.

March 21/ A "Ready, Set, Parent!" class will be held

from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This course provides usefultips for expectant parents, while helping them tounderstand the importance of budgeting for theirnew addition. Additionally, parents receive a freebundle for each expected baby.

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces move

in on an enemy position together

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Exercise Forest Light13-3 at the Hokkaido-

Dai Maneuver Area,Hokkaido, Japan,

March 3, 2013. Thetraining began with

the Marines andJGSDF patrolling sep-arately on foot and bymechanized vehiclesto reach a temporaryposition and setup a

hasty defense.U.S. Marine Corps photo / Pfc. Kasey Peacock

HANGAR BAY HORNET - U.S. Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet inthe hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the U.S. 5th Fleetarea of responsibility, March 11, 2013. The Stennis Carrier Strike Group is conduct-ing maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and supportmissions for Operation Enduring Freedom. The hornet is assigned to Strike FighterSquadron 97.

U.S. Navy photo / Seaman Marco Villasana

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NIGHT FLIGHTLINE - U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots await take off for a night mission dur-ing exercise Red Flag 13-3 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 25, 2012. The pilots are assigned tothe 79th Fighter Squadron.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston

WELCOME HOME - An Army soldier embraces his daughter while being recognizedat a welcome home ceremony on Fort Campbell Army Airfield, March 1, 2013, whenhe returned from a deployment to Afghanistan. He and Soldiers in his unit returnedafter about six months rather than the full nine months due to the progress of Afghanforces, which are conducting operations independently.

U.S. Army photo / Sgt. Alan Graziano

By Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago and Air Force Lt. Col. Jim St. ClairSouth Carolina Air National Guard Joint Force Headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Adjutant GeneralArmy Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr. led a team of 10 sol-diers and airmen to Bogotá, Colombia, Feb. 19-22 for the lat-est engagement of the newly formed State PartnershipProgram between South Carolina and the Republic ofColombia.

The South Carolina National Guardsmen, who train for andsupport humanitarian assistance and relief operations, metwith their military counterparts and with the Colombiannational police.

Together they conducted a subject-matter expert exchangeof shared capabilities, experiences and lessons learned, withthe goal of improved humanitarian assistance and disasterrelief response in both countries.

South Carolina and Colombia formally established their

bilateral relationship during a ceremony held in Columbia,S.C., last July. The State Partnership Program is a joint ven-ture of equal partners and shared responsibilities in addressingtransnational concerns.

During the visit, Livingston met with Colombia's Ministerof Defense Juan Carlos Pinzón to discuss the strategic direc-tion of the partnership.

"In my discussions with Pinzón, they were not only aboutcurrent operations but also the strategic vision of the partner-ship as the Colombians transition from a wartime to a peace-time military," Livingston said.

This visit was the third of five engagements between thetwo partners planned for fiscal year 2013. Colombia is inter-ested in improving its humanitarian assistance and disasterrelief capabilities with the support of the South CarolinaNational Guard. With Colombian forces getting closer toachieving long-term security goals in their country, their focusis shifting to humanitarian assistance missions as they work toimprove the lives of Colombian citizens.

"The professional dialogue on military support to civilauthorities during a natural disaster was very informative andfacilitated learning from all parties," said Army Col. KenRosado, joint operations officer for the South CarolinaNational Guard. "We face many of the same types of potentialnatural disasters, and it was very beneficial to exchange ideasand discuss common challenges."

Summing up the trip, Air Force Lt. Col. Butch Bowers, anAir Guard judge advocate general officer said, "It was a greatopportunity for our team to share our knowledge and experi-ence with our state partners in Colombia. On a personal level,I appreciated the opportunity to work with the leadership ofthe Colombian army and air force on the establishment of alegal framework in military disaster relief missions."

South Carolina's State Partnership Program coordinator,Maj. David King said the engagement “was a huge move for-ward with Colombia. It let us engage at a very high level withthe Colombians and allowed us to share our vision of the part-nership with the Colombian leadership."

South Carolina Guard leaders visit Colombian partners

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American Legion Post 166, Goose Creek will behosting an FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY onSaturday March 16, 2013. The Flag DisposalCeremony starts at 5:PM and the public is invited toattend. The Flag Disposal Ceremony is a very dig-nified program that disposes of torn, soiled andworn out AMERICAN FLAGS. If you have a flag athome or work in this condition, please bring them tothe American Legion Post 166 located at 116 HoweHall Road, Goose Creek for proper disposal.American Legion Post 166 cordially invites all BoysScouts, Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts Brownie Troopsand Active Duty Military personnel to attend andtake part in this moving ceremony. For more infor-mation please call the Post at 553-5454 or checkout our web site at www.americanlegionpost166sc.com

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07 Dodge Ram 2500 LaramieMega Cab, only 19k mi, 1 owner$27,995

10 Ford Escape XLTV6, auto, loaded

$19,995

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07 Mazda RX8 Coupe6spd, loaded, one owner

$15,995

10 Nissan Maxima 3.5Moonroof, auto, xtra clean

$22,995

05 Ford Mustang RoushLoaded, xtra clean

$16,99508 Honda CRV

Auto, 1 owner, xtra clean$16,995

10 Dodge JourneyLoaded, xtra clean, SAVE BIG$16,995

06 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab4x4, only 34k miles, like new$20,995

10 Lincoln MKZLoaded, factory warranty, like new

$25,995

NEW YEAR... NEW SAVINGS!NEW YEAR... NEW SAVINGS!

Air Conditioning, tilt steering wheel,powerdoorlocks/remote keyless,ABS brakesMSRP $17,365. Includes $3500 Rebate, $500Military, $2000 Cash/Trade

Auto, air, AM/FM/CD/MP3, powerpackage, tire pressure monitor& much more.MSRP $16,865. Includes $500 rebate, $500Military, $2000 Cash/Trade

V6, Auto, Power Pkg, Tilt,Cruise, AM/FM/CD/MP3, &much more. Pre-Owned,Low miles.Stk# F5141

Auto, air, power package,tilt, Mykey & much more.MSRP $21,295. Includes $2000 rebate,$500 Military, $2000 Cash/Trade

V8, auto, power seats, powerlocks, AM/FM/CD, driver’s package,SYNC, & trailer tow, & much more.MSRP $34,000. Includes $4500 Rebate $1,000 FMC dealer,$500 military rebate, $2000 cash/trade, $1,000 trade asst.

Starting at

Starting at

Starting at

$23,859

$13,870Starting at

$10,969

Starting at

$15,956

Starting at

$17,759

$16,995

NEW 2011 FORD FOCUS S NEW 2011 FORD FIESTA SE

NEW 2010 FORD F-150 CREW CAB XLT

NEW 2011 FORD FUSION S

NEW 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLS

2010 FORD MUSTANG

Auto, cruise/tilt, air, power package,AM/FM/CD, Mykey & much more.MSRP $22,995. Incldues $2000 rebate, $500Military, $2000 Cash/Trade

38MPG

06 Suzuki Grand Vitara SportV6, auto, like new

$11,995

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

00 Saturn SL1Auto, very low miles, xtra clean

$4,995

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

10 Nissan CubeAuto, like new, save big!

$14,995

10 Nissan VersaAuto, only 6k miles

$13,995

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

05 Ford F150 Crew CabV8, auto, xtra clean

$10,995

02 Ford FocusAuto, air, xtra clean

$3,995

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

$9,995

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

$13,995

08 Suzuki RenoLow miles, one owner

$7,995

04 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LSAuto, xtra clean

$12,99505 Lincoln Town Car Signature LtdMoonroof, lthr, like new, garage kept

$12,99505 Toyota Sienna LE

Loaded, xtra clean, 1 owner$12,995

10 Toyota TacomaAuto, air, only 10k miles, like new$14,995

04 Dodge Durango SLTLoaded, xtra clean

$9,995

97 Cadillac DeVilleLoaded, xtra clean, must see$3,995

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

05 Chrysler Crossfire LtdAuto, loaded, xtra clean

$10,995

00 Ford F150 Ext CabV8, auto, 1 owner

$6,995

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

02 Mazda MillenniaLeather, sunroof, only 50k miles

$7,99505 Suzuki Verona

Auto, power pkg, low miles$6,995

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

06 Mercedes C230Moonroof, loaded

$14,995

07 Chevy Avalanche LTLeather, only 14k miles

$26,995

07 Chrysler PT CruiserTouring, auto, loaded, xtra clean

$7,995

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

06 Honda Accord EX-LLoaded, leather, moonroof

$10,995

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

06 Mercury Grand Marquis LSLeather, power package, xtra clean

$11,995

07 MINI CooperOnly 28k miles, xtra clean

$13,995

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

08 Kia SorentoAuto, power pkg, loaded, xtra clean

$13,995

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

06 Nissan MuranoAuto, loaded, like new

$15,995

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10 Mercury Grand Marquis LSLeather, full power

$17,995

08 Land Rover LR3New tires, loaded, priced to steal!$25,995

10 Ford Mustang ConvertibleAuto, Extra Clean, 1 Owner

$19,995

07 Jeep Wrangler XAuto, air, one owner, xtra clean$16,995

08 Ford Explorer XLT3rd seat, 1 owner

$18,995

09 Ford F150 Super CabXLT, 1 owner, xtra clean

$22,99508 Nissan PathfinderAuto, 3rd seat, xtra clean

$21,995

07 Nissan QuestPower side doors, loaded

$18,995

07 Ford F150 Crew CabXLT pkg, V8, auto

$19,995

07 Ford Edge SELoaded, xtra clean, low miles$18,995

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

$24,995

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

$18,995

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

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

09 Nissan Titan Crew CabAuto, V8, only 12K miles

$20,99509 Honda Accord EX

Loaded, 1 owner$20,995

08 Mazda CX-7Leather, moonroof, xtra clean$16,995

10 Lincoln MKSDual moonroof, loaded, only 16k mi

$29,995

08 GMC Canyon SLTCrew Cab Z85

$17,995

10 Ford Flex SELLeather, loaded, xtra clean

$24,99511 Chevy Camaro LTSunroof, only 400 miles

$26,995

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

10 Honda AccordOnly 3k miles, auto, like new$21,995

10 Jeep Grand Cherokee4x4, loaded, priced to go!

$21,99510 Chevy Camaro LT

Auto, xtra clean$22,995

08 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab4X4, Loaded, one owner, xtra clean

$24,99508 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

4x4, Auto, hardtop, must see$24,995

07 Dodge Ram 2500 LaramieMega Cab, only 19k mi, 1 owner$27,995

10 Ford Escape XLTV6, auto, loaded

$19,995

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07 Mazda RX8 Coupe6spd, loaded, one owner

$15,995

10 Nissan Maxima 3.5Moonroof, auto, xtra clean

$22,995

05 Ford Mustang RoushLoaded, xtra clean

$16,99508 Honda CRV

Auto, 1 owner, xtra clean$16,995

10 Dodge JourneyLoaded, xtra clean, SAVE BIG$16,995

06 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab4x4, only 34k miles, like new$20,995

10 Lincoln MKZLoaded, factory warranty, like new

$25,995

NEW YEAR... NEW SAVINGS!NEW YEAR... NEW SAVINGS!

Air Conditioning, tilt steering wheel,powerdoorlocks/remote keyless,ABS brakesMSRP $17,365. Includes $3500 Rebate, $500Military, $2000 Cash/Trade

Auto, air, AM/FM/CD/MP3, powerpackage, tire pressure monitor& much more.MSRP $16,865. Includes $500 rebate, $500Military, $2000 Cash/Trade

V6, Auto, Power Pkg, Tilt,Cruise, AM/FM/CD/MP3, &much more. Pre-Owned,Low miles.Stk# F5141

Auto, air, power package,tilt, Mykey & much more.MSRP $21,295. Includes $2000 rebate,$500 Military, $2000 Cash/Trade

V8, auto, power seats, powerlocks, AM/FM/CD, driver’s package,SYNC, & trailer tow, & much more.MSRP $34,000. Includes $4500 Rebate $1,000 FMC dealer,$500 military rebate, $2000 cash/trade, $1,000 trade asst.

Starting at

Starting at

Starting at

$23,859

$13,870Starting at

$10,969

Starting at

$15,956

Starting at

$17,759

$16,995

NEW 2011 FORD FOCUS S NEW 2011 FORD FIESTA SE

NEW 2010 FORD F-150 CREW CAB XLT

NEW 2011 FORD FUSION S

NEW 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLS

2010 FORD MUSTANG

Auto, cruise/tilt, air, power package,AM/FM/CD, Mykey & much more.MSRP $22,995. Incldues $2000 rebate, $500Military, $2000 Cash/Trade

38MPG

06 Suzuki Grand Vitara SportV6, auto, like new

$11,995

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

00 Saturn SL1Auto, very low miles, xtra clean

$4,995

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

10 Nissan CubeAuto, like new, save big!

$14,995

10 Nissan VersaAuto, only 6k miles

$13,995

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

05 Ford F150 Crew CabV8, auto, xtra clean

$10,995

02 Ford FocusAuto, air, xtra clean

$3,995

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

$9,995

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

$13,995

08 Suzuki RenoLow miles, one owner

$7,995

04 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LSAuto, xtra clean

$12,99505 Lincoln Town Car Signature LtdMoonroof, lthr, like new, garage kept

$12,99505 Toyota Sienna LE

Loaded, xtra clean, 1 owner$12,995

10 Toyota TacomaAuto, air, only 10k miles, like new$14,995

04 Dodge Durango SLTLoaded, xtra clean

$9,995

97 Cadillac DeVilleLoaded, xtra clean, must see$3,995

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

05 Chrysler Crossfire LtdAuto, loaded, xtra clean

$10,995

00 Ford F150 Ext CabV8, auto, 1 owner

$6,995

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

02 Mazda MillenniaLeather, sunroof, only 50k miles

$7,99505 Suzuki Verona

Auto, power pkg, low miles$6,995

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

06 Mercedes C230Moonroof, loaded

$14,995

07 Chevy Avalanche LTLeather, only 14k miles

$26,995

07 Chrysler PT CruiserTouring, auto, loaded, xtra clean

$7,995

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

06 Honda Accord EX-LLoaded, leather, moonroof

$10,995

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

06 Mercury Grand Marquis LSLeather, power package, xtra clean

$11,995

07 MINI CooperOnly 28k miles, xtra clean

$13,995

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

08 Kia SorentoAuto, power pkg, loaded, xtra clean

$13,995

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

06 Nissan MuranoAuto, loaded, like new

$15,995

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2011 Nissan MaximaLoaded, only 8k miles $22,995

2011 BMW 320 8iLoaded, auto, low mles, like new

$23,995

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

$28,995

2010 Honda CRV EXLeather, moonroof, one owner $20,995

2012 Ford Explorer XLTLoaded, like new

$28,9952009 Mercedes ML 350

4matic, like new, loaded $28,995

2007 Toyota RAV4 4x4 Auto, extra clean, one owner $13,995

2008 Scion TC Coupe Moonroof, loaded, extra clean $11,995

2012 Toyota Avalon Leather, moonroof, loaded $24,995

2013 Scion TC Only 4k mi, extra clean, glass roof

$20,995

2004 Honda Odyssey EX Leather, moonroof, DVD $9,995

2008 Ford Mustang GTCalifornia pkg, loaded, 1 owner $20,995

2011 Toyota Tacoma 4x4, only 12k miles

$20,995

2010 Lexus IS250Loaded, only 30k miles $27,995

2012 Ford FlexLeather, loaded

$23,995

2010 Honda Odyssey EX-LLeather, moonroof, one owner $24,995

2008 GMC Envoy SLTLeather, loaded

$13,995

2007 Ford Edge SELLeather, chrome wheels, 1 owner

$15,995

2009 Honda CivicAuto, only 25k miles, one owner

$12,995

2007 Toyota Camry XLESunroof, extra clean, auto, leather

$14,995

2012 Chevy Silverado LTV8, only 6k miles, extended cab

$26,995

2008 Chevy Silverado LTV8, loaded, 1 owner, extended cab

$16,995

2013 Ford Edge SELLoaded, Factory Warrant$24,995

2012 Nissan Altima CoupeAuto, loaded, low miles$18,995

2010 Honda Accord LXAuto, loaded, extra clean$14,995

2011 Chysler 200Auto, loaded, 1 owner, only 15k mi

$14,995

2008 Ford Excape XLTAuto, loaded, price to sell $11,995

2007 Ford F-1501 owner, extra clean, only 40k mi

$11,995

2011 GMC Sierra CrewcabV8, auto, one owner $23,995

2013 Chevy Camaro ConvertibleAuto, loaded, like new $27,995

2012 Honda RidgelineLoaded, 4x4, 1 owner, low miles

$27,995

2011 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson4x4, Nav., moonroof, one owner14k miles. Call for a price!

2007 Mitsubishi GalantLeather, moonroof, 1 owner $6,995

2004 Nissan 350Z6 spd., loaded, 1 owner, like new

$12,995

2011 Chevy Silverado LT Extended cab V8, auto, loaded$22,995

2010 Chevy Silverado LTZ 4x4, crew cab, sunroof, leather$26,995

2006 Chevy Trailblazer Leather, loaded, like new$12,995

2011 GMC Serria SL Crew cab, V8, auto, one owner$23,995

2011 Honda CRV LX Auto, loaded, one owner$17,995

2007 KIA Sedona Looks and runs GREAT$6,995

2005 VW Beetle GLS Turbo, conv., leather, only 16K mi

$12,995

2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunnerExt. cab, V6, auto, only 14k miles

$23,995

2010 Nismo 370Z Loaded, 16K mi, showroom cond.

$31,995

2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 Moonroof, HEMI, leather, 30k mi

$17,995

2006 Dodge Charger SRT Moonroof, leather, loaded$12,995

2013 Chevy Suburban LT Leather, moonroof

$39,995

2011 Jeep Patriot Extra clean, auto, one owner$16,995

2011 Ford Mustang GT Premium package, 6 spd, loaded

$23,995

2011 Ford F150 Platinum Navigation, moonroof, leather$38,995

2006 Ford Mustang GT Auto, leather, extra clean$11,995

2009 Toyota Venza AWD V6, leather, dual moonroof, NAV.

$21,995

2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl cab, V8, loaded, extra clean 4x4

$20,995

2011 BMW 328 IX V6, leather, moonroof, loaded$28,995

2005 PT Cruiser Touring Conv., loaded, 1 owner, like new

$7,9952007 Dodge Caliber SXT Hatchback, auto, loaded, 1 owner

$8,995

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLTV8, 4x4, auto, like new$12,995

2012 Infiniti G37 Leather, moonroof, like new$27,995

2011 Toyota 4Runner Sport V6, loaded, extra clean$30,995

2007 Toyota 4Runner SR5V8, loaded, one owner$17,995

2007 Toyota Camry LE Auto, extra clean, looks great$10,995

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4x4, V6, loaded

$20,995

2010 Toyota Prius Auto, extra clean, low miles$18,995

2012 Toyota Tacoma Dbl cab V6, 4x4 loaded, 8k miles$29,995

2011 VW GTI Auto, sunroof, one owner$19,995

2009 Nissan Maxima Auto, loaded, sunroof, extra clean

$19,995

2004 Nissan Quest Leather, moonroof, extra clean

$6,995

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