04-08-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds 2011

Now in their 58th season, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirdsare once again the highlight of this weekend's Air Expo,showcasing the pride and precision of today's Air Force andwowing huge audiences around the world.

The name Thunderbird is derived from the strong Indianculture and folklore in the southwestern United States whereLuke Air Force base, where the team was activated, is locat-

ed. Indian legend speaks of the Thunderbird with great fearand respect. To some it was a giant eagle, others envisioneda hawk. When it took to the skies, the earth trembled from thethunder of its great wings. From its eyes shot bolts of light-ning. Nothing in nature could challenge the bird of thunder.

A more appropriate name couldn't have been selected, asit is with the same commanding presence the U.S. Air ForceThunderbirds take to the sky.

The first aircraft selected for the Thunderbirds was the F-84G Thunderjet. This was followed by the F-84FThunderstreak, the F-100C Super Sabre, the F-4E Phantom IIand the T-38. Today, the Thunderbirds fly the GeneralDynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon. At a total cost of $30 mil-lion, it is one of the least expensive fighters used by the AirForce today. The first red, white and blue F-16A assigned tothe Thunderbirds was delivered to Nellis Air Force Base,June 22, 1982.

At each of the 70-plus air show site locations on this year'sschedule, the 2011 Thunderbirds team will proudly performon behalf of the nearly 700,000 active-duty, Air NationalGuard, Air Force Reserve and civilian Airmen serving athome and abroad. It's from that diverse group of Air Forceprofessionals that the Thunderbirds team is formed.

The team's primary mission is twofold: first, to exhibit thecapabilities of modern, warfighting aircraft and, second, todemonstrate the high degree of skill maintained by Air Forcemembers serving in a variety of career specialties.

Leveraging a broad range of military experience, teammembers will carry out the unique Thunderbird mission witha special salute to their brothers and sisters in arms who areliterally fighting America's battles in the air, space and cyber-space. In all, nearly a quarter-million Airmen currently servein positions directly supporting combatant commanders,including more than 30,000 deployed overseas, away fromtheir families and friends for months at a time.

Those Airmen answer their nation's call every day, and it'sboth a privilege and a responsibility for the Thunderbirds torepresent them.

Binding all Airmen together is a devotion to integrity,unselfish service and excellence in all efforts. As the face ofthe U.S. Air Force, that's what the Thunderbirds strive todemonstrate time and time again.

In every conversation with show goers, in every choreo-graphed ground ceremony preparing the jets for flight, and inevery gravity-defying performance maneuver, theThunderbirds display the most advanced and respected air-power and support capabilities in the world. They hope toimpress you, enchant you, and above all, leave you with anindelible confidence in America and its Airmen.

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Thunderbird Five, piloted by Maj. Aaron Jelinek, is marshalled in after arriving at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. April 6, 2011. Major Jelinek is the lead solo for theThunderbirds and will perform at the 2011 Air Expo hosted by Joint Base Charleston.

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Thunderbirds headline JB CHS 2011 Air Expo

• 10 a.m. Family Day Opening Ceremony (openaccess to the ramp)

• Noon to 2 p.m. Multiple performers practice rou-tines (Air Combat Command and civilian demonstra-tion teams practice)

• 2 to 2:20 p.m. - Thunderbirds ground show• 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. - Thunderbirds demonstration• 5 to 8 p.m. - Free Hangar party and concert.

Family members will have the opportunity to meet theThunderbirds and members of other ACC and civiliandemo teams. Air Expo sponsors will also be recog-nized.

• Parking: Please follow Security Forces instructionsand signs for parking.

• Lawn chairs, blankets, and water are approved.

Family Day Events Friday, April 8, 2011

2001 Air Expo Schedule(subject to change):

10 a.m. - Opening Ceremony

10:30 a.m. - Wounded Warrior Flight Team

10:55 a.m. - F-18 Demo / USN Legacy Flight

11:30 a.m. - GEICO Skytypers

12:10 p.m. - AMC Heritage Flight (C-17 & C-47)

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1:20 p.m. - Greg Poe

1:50 p.m. - TORA! TORA! TORA!

2:10 p.m. - Doolittle Raid

2:20 p.m. - Battle of Midway

2:35 p.m. - F-15E Demo

3:00 p.m. - Thunderbirds

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DIAMOND TIPSCommentary by Master Sgt. Scott Palfreyman

628th Force Support Squadron first sergeant

Today's AirmenHow many of you more seasoned military professionals out there have asked

yourselves what has gone wrong with our young Airmen these days? And just toclarify, when I say "more seasoned," I'm speaking of those nearing or beyond 20years of military service, typically referred to by the term "old fogeys." I don'tmean to offend anyone, but being an old fogey myself I feel no guilt in using theterm. Just recently a fellow senior non-commissioned officer said to me, "Shirt, Ijust don't understand what these kids today are thinking. Airmen now are nothinglike I was when I came in."

Comments like that just make me shake my head. My response to this one wassomething to the effect of, "You're right; most of them are a far sight better."

Although that wasn't what he expected to hear, I am convinced it's a true state-ment. For one thing, when I enlisted more than 20 years ago we didn't even usethe word deployment. The only desert most of us ever saw outside of Nevada priorto 9-11 was during Operation Desert Storm. It was a good thing too, consideringthe fitness regimen for many at the time consisted of no more than the required 1.5mile run once a year. Also, being a much larger force at the time, we were betterable to spread the wealth, so to speak, in accomplishing the mission.

Now, multiple deployments to hostile environments are commonplace. Beingphysically fit is a priority that's stressed from the highest levels. And while themantra of doing more with less has been prevalent in the military for as long as Ican remember, I doubt it's ever been more accurate. As our ops tempo has steadilyincreased, our numbers have substantially decreased, placing added emphasis onindividual responsibility in all areas. I'm not so certain how I would have handledthat additional responsibility as a young Airman myself, but the majority of ournewest Airmen seem to be more than up to the task.

Those who join today do so in a time of tremendous change for the Air Forceand ongoing turmoil in the world. Fortunately, the new challenges we're faced withas we become a more expeditionary force are being met by bright, fit and dedicat-ed new Airmen. In many cases, they are individuals who have significant collegeexperience, if not degrees. This was definitely not the case when I came in. Theaverage level of education among our most junior grades now as compared towhen I was a first-termer is dramatically higher, the result of which is often morecapable and adaptable Airmen.

By no means am I saying that every young Airman epitomizes professionalism.Trust me, as a first sergeant I am well aware that's not the case. There will alwaysbe those who, for whatever reason, are unable to uphold the high standardsrequired of them as military members. But on the whole, I firmly believe theAirmen of today are smarter, stronger and better equipped to meet the demands ofmilitary service than any who came before them. As a result, when it comes timefor this old fogey to move on, I'll be able to retire knowing that my Air Force, ourAir Force, is in good hands.

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CAREERASSISTANCE TIPBy Master Sgt. Donald Leydig

career assistance advisor

Joint Base Charleston's Professional

Enhancement Center

AETC Special Duty Assignment

team briefingHave you ever wanted the opportunity to recruit

sharp individuals into the Air Force as an Air Forcerecruiter or mold civilians into Airmen as an AirForce military training instructor? Perhaps youhave always wanted to lead transitioning Airmen asa military training leader or educate Airmen as aprofessional military education instructor. The AirEducation and Training Command Special DutyAssignments Briefing Team can answer any ques-tions you may have concerning these challengingand rewarding careers.

The team will be here to brief all aspects of spe-cial duty opportunities from 9 to 11 a.m., May 9, atBldg. 247, room 309. Spouses are highly encour-aged to attend. Senior Airmen with at least 35months Time in Service through master sergeantswith less than 16 years Total Active FederalMilitary Service may be eligible to apply, and areencouraged to attend the briefing.

Contact Staff Sgt. Alvarado at 963-2896, oremail you career assistance advisor at [email protected] for more information.

For my fellow readers, I am off to the SeniorNon-Commissioned Officers Academy until June 1,so this is my last article for awhile. If you need anycareer advice, please email me as I will be check-ing email while I'm away.

Team Charleston, it’s time once again toshow off our best.

This weekend’s 2011 Air Expo culmi-nates the hard work and preparation of ourbase as we highlight our unique missions tonot only residents of the Lowcountry, butthose across the state and nation whom weserve to protect, whether here or abroad.

Saturday, we’re hosting a world-classair show for more than 100,000 guests.From our active-duty Airmen from the628th Air Base Wing and 437th AirliftWing to the Citizen Airmen from the315th Airlift Wing to our Department of Defense civilians and spouses,all join with the members across the Joint Base to take pride in beingassociated with Air Expo 2011.

Our pride is rooted in the professionalism you display around theclock, every single day as you accomplish your mission. We are pleasedwith this opportunity to highlight your dedication, patriotism and abili-ties to our surrounding community. This air show is our chance to showthousands of guests how critical our joint mission is to the nation andthe world. The air expo is an opportunity for citizens to expand their

understanding of the vastly important Air Force missions and militarycapabilities, as well as the skills and professionalism of our people.You’ve provided critical support to Iraq and Afghanistan throughoutthese past few years. More recently, Team Charleston provided humani-tarian relief to the people of Haiti during in the aftermath of the earth-quake last year as well as relief to the Japanese population during theearthquake and tsunami this past month; don’t miss this chance to shareour celebration with the public, your friends and your relatives.

Many of our guests tomorrow have not had the opportunity to meet, talkto, or watch a member of the military upclose and personal. Every member of thisteam, in uniform or not, leaves a lastingimpression on the people they meet. At thisyear’s Air Expo, it’s not just theThunderbirds and other military performerswho are demonstrating military professional-ism – we all serve as military ambassadors.

As hosts, we also must be vigilant toensure the safety of our guests. Remembermany of them have not been close to mili-tary aircraft and equipment. If you seesomeone doing something unsafe, respect-fully stop them and explain how they could

be hurt. We want everyone to enjoy their day and be safe while doing it,and it will take everyone’s help to ensure that this occurs.

You are a member of the world’s most powerful and respected mili-tary. We’re going to “wow” the public with awesome flying demonstra-tions, but you are the real story. What you do every day delivers free-dom, hope and peace around the globe and YOU are the reason why. Ifyou don’t have just a little swagger to your walk, then get one …you’ve earned it. Be humble … but be proud. Share your stories; ourguests want to hear them. It’s going to be a great Air Expo day!

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The Joint Base Charleston community encompassesmore than 20,000 active-duty, Reserve and civilian per-sonnel, spanning across its Air Force Air Base and NavalWeapons Station.

The Air Base, Weapons Station, local community andtheir representatives and the Department of Defensebelieve joint basing is the stepping stone to makingCharleston a joint logistics, transportation and engineer-

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Unique with more than 53 tenants, Joint TeamCharleston is comprised of Air Force, Navy, Army,Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Homeland Security andother DoD missions – all working together in the globalfight against terrorism and for the spread of world peace.

The host unit of the Joint Base is the 628th Air BaseWing. The wing has two operational groups consisting of13 squadrons and one wing staff directorate. The air basewing’s primary duties are to provide base support forapproximately 80,000 personnel including active-dutyand Reserve military members, civilian governmentemployees and contractors, military family members andretirees.

Welcome to Joint Base CharlestonAIR EXPO

By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi

Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Joint Base Charleston and local lawenforcement agencies are preparing forthe continual flow of traffic during the2011 Air Expo featuring the U.S. AirForce Thunderbirds.

Gates open at 8 a.m. on Saturday andthe Rivers gate will service incoming traf-fic only. There will be two lanes leadingonto the base through the Dorchester gateand another lane open to exit all day.

At 2 p.m. all lanes will be reversed oneway to service outbound traffic at theRivers gate. At 2:30 p.m. all lanes will bereversed one way for outbound traffic atthe Dorchester gate.

During the Thunderbirds performance,the Rivers gate will be closed and trafficwill not be allowed on or off base.

"We are expecting approximately20,000 vehicles on base during the air

show," said Senior Master Sgt. BrainDavis, 2011 Air Expo ground boss. "Wewant to ensure the public that traffic willflow smoothly on Dorchester Road andRivers Avenue. Please follow parkingstaff and posted signs for event parking."

"We have created plenty of parking forall vehicles and have created a backupplan, in case of an overflow," he said.

When the gates begin to service out-bound traffic only, no one will be allowedto enter.

"Please plan accordingly and ensureyour vehicle has plenty of gas," SergeantDavis said. "However there will be a towtruck just in case of a disabled vehicle."

"There is going to be a big crowd onSaturday and the traffic is going to effecteverybody," he said. "We are looking atthe traffic charts of the last air show in2008 and are making improvements. Thisyear traffic will run smoothly and weshouldn't have any problems."

If coming to the base in through theDorchester gate on Saturday, only the leftlane will be available for Commissary,Shoppette or Base Exchange patrons.

Motorcyclists are recommended towear proper riding gear and must abideby South Carolina state law.

"Remember cell phone use must behands free while operating a vehicle,"Sergeant Davis said. "We are planning ona fun, safe and smooth air show. Bringyour family and have a great time."

Gate / road closers

� Friday, April 8 - 1 - 3:45 p.m. - RiversGate - open. Aviation Avenue from SouthAviation to Midland Park Road will beclosed. Ward Avenue and Jet Park Drivewill also be closed. Rivers Gate willremain open to Midland Park Road.

� Saturday, April 9 - 2 - 4:30 p.m. -Rivers Gate - closed. Aviation Avenuefrom South Aviation to Midland Park

Road will be closed. Ward Avenue and JetPark Drive will also be closed. RiversGate Air Show Access will stop at 2 p.m.,and will allow outbound traffic from 3 -4:30 p.m. through Midland Park Road.Full outbound will begin at approximate-ly 4:30 p.m.

� Saturday, April 9 - Please note thatmilitary members needing emergencyaccess to the base will be able to enterthrough the Commissary gate starting atapproximately 2 p.m. This will be the onlyentrance once the traffic flow reverses.

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� Gates open to the public at 8 a.m.� Incoming traffic ends at 2 p.m. - This

is a firm closing of the Rivers gate andaffiliated roads to allow the air demonstra-tions to proceed. The Dorchester Roadclosing is also firm. This allows base andcity officials to prepare on and off base forthe outgoing traffic after the show is over.

2011 Air Expo - traffic preparations

By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi

Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The 2011 Air Expo and Family Day are expected to bring more than100,000 attendees from all over the Lowcountry to Joint Base Charleston.

The air show is an all day event. Gates open at 8 a.m. and the show beginsat 10 a.m. The air show's admission and parking are free.

"The air show is going to be a fun time, but we have to make safety ourtop priority," said Thomas Kistler, 2011 Air Expo Committee member. "Thissurvival guide is to ensure the comfort, enjoyment and safety of the publicand our personnel, is maintained."

There will be plenty of food vendors and restrooms available as well asseveral first aid tents located throughout the air show.

There will also be two lost child stations in place. At the entry controlpoints, parents will have the opportunity to place a wristband on their chil-dren with contact numbers in case they are separated.

Car alarms must be disabled during the duration of the air show. "We are excited to have the public joining us and we are looking forward

to having a fun and safe air show," Mr. Kistler said. "Please bring yourfriends and families and enjoy the show in the air."

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Things to bring: Prohibited items:

- Camera - No coolers- Sunscreen - No backpacks or gym bags- Cash (ATMs will be available) - No alcohol - Hats - No pets- Sunglasses - No firearms- Folding chairs - No illegal drugs- Strollers and diaper bags - No glass containers- Comfortable walking shoes - No knives- Umbrellas - No walkie talkies - Water (A bottle or two) - No skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles

Charleston Air Expo will have quite an arrayof static displays to include four boats from theUS Coast Guard. The static displays may

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"Tora, Tora, Tora" is the Commemorative Air Force'srecreation of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor thatsignaled the beginning of the American involvement inWorld War II. Designed as a living history lesson, "Tora,Tora, Tora" is intended as a memorial to all the soldierson both sides who gave their lives for their countries.

Tora, Tora, Tora began in 1972, when six replicaJapanese aircraft used in the movie of the same namewere donated to the CAF. The Gulf Coast Wing request-ed assignment of the aircraft and began developing anact for presentation at air shows. The act debuted at theGalveston Air Show, June 25, 1972. By 1977, Tora hadgained national exposure and by 1978, Tora began tomake international appearances in Canada and Mexico.In 1991, Tora participated extensively in the 50thanniversary year commemorations of Pearl Harbor and in1992, Tora tackled the challenge of sending two replicaZeros to Alaska to participate in the 50th anniversarycommemoration of the raid on Dutch Harbor.Throughout the 90s, Tora was in demand at air showsthroughout the country.

The motto of theCommemorative Air Forceand the "Tora" act is "LestWe Forget." "Tora, Tora,Tora", as otherCommemorative Air Forceflying history recreations,is not intended to promotenationalism or glorify war.The intent of the Toragroup is to help genera-tions of individualsthroughout the world bornafter World War II under-stand that war does notdiscriminate in the pain itcauses and that courageousindividuals on both sideslose their lives. In further-ance of this mission, theTora group has participat-ed in the making ofnumerous documentariesproduced by Japanesefilmmakers and Japanesehistorians.

The pilots and crew of "Tora, Tora, Tora" are proud ofthe reputation they have developed with veterans of theJapanese military as an accurate lesson on the history ofthe time and as a tribute to themselves and their com-rades. Over the years, "Tora, Tora, Tora" has broughtboth American and Japanese veterans together to cele-brate the spirit of cooperation our two nations haveenjoyed for more than 50 years. At air shows throughoutthe country, Japanese veterans living, working, and visit-ing in this country have had an opportunity to meet withthe Tora gang and join with American veterans in a spritof brotherhood and friendship that only former service-men can experience.

During the average year, Tora participates in 12 to 16air shows with eight to 10 Tora aircraft participating ineach show. In addition, each performance includes

approximately 61 pyrotechnic effects. The average Torashow requires the coordinated effort of a minimum of 20to 26 individuals both in the air and on the ground.

This level of achievement is truly extraordinary whenconsidering that Tora is comprised entirely of volunteers.In this respect, Tora is more than just another air showact. Tora is a team of volunteers dedicated to an air showact that can best be described as a living history.

As the pilots taxi for takeoff, Tora ground crew andTora Bomb Squad members can frequently be seen salut-ing the pilots in the traditional Japanese fashion of abow. From that moment in the air show until the finalnotes of Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America"the men and women of Tora are dedicated to one simple,yet powerful task ... the telling of the story ... "lest weforget". Dedication ... Selflessness ... Commitment ...these terms are synonymous with the men and women ofTora, Tora, Tora.

Tora! Tora! Tora! - a commemorative recreation

Tora, Tora, Tora recreates the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and will be performing at the2011 Air Expo on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 9.

The Commemorative Air Force recreates the attack on PearlHarbor at air shows around the country. The Tora grouphelps generations of individuals understand that war doesnot discriminate in the pain it causes and courageous indi-viduals on both sides lose their lives.

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The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverabilityat low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurateweapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near bat-tle areas for extended periods of time and operate under1,000-foot ceilings with 1.5-mile visibility. The wide com-bat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permitoperations in and out of locations near front lines. Usingnight vision goggles, A-10 pilots can conduct their missionsduring darkness.

The Thunderbolt IIs have Night Vision Imaging Systems,goggle compatible, single-seat cockpits forward of theirwings and a large bubble canopy which provides pilots all-around vision. The pilots are protected by titanium armorthat also protects parts of the flight-control system. Theredundant primary structural sections allow the aircraft toenjoy better survivability during close air support than didprevious aircraft.

The aircraft can survive direct hits from armor-piercingand high explosive projectiles up to 23mm. Their self-seal-ing fuel cells are protected by internal and external foam.Manual systems back up their redundant hydraulic flight-control systems. This permits pilots to fly and land whenhydraulic power is lost.

The Thunderbolt II can be serviced and operated frombases with limited facilities near battle areas. Many of theaircraft's parts are interchangeable left and right, includingthe engines, main landing gear and vertical stabilizers.

Avionics equipment includes multi-band communica-tions; Global Positioning System and inertial navigationssystems; infrared and electronic countermeasures againstair-to-air and air-to-surface threats. And, it has a Pave Pennylaser spot tracker system; a heads-up display to displayflight and weapons delivery information; and a low altitudesafety and targeting enhancement system, which providesconstantly computed impact and release points for accurateordnance delivery.

The A-10 is currently undergoing the precision engage-ment modification, which adds upgraded cockpit displays,moving map, hands on throttle and stick, digital stores man-agement, LITENING and Sniper advanced targeting podintegration, situational awareness data link or SADL, vari-

able message format, or VMF,GPS-guided weapons, and upgrad-ed DC power. Precision engage-ment modified aircraft are designat-ed as the A-10C.

The Thunderbolt II can employa wide variety of conventionalmunitions, including general pur-pose bombs, cluster bomb units,laser guided bombs, joint directattack munitions or JDAM, windcorrected munitions dispenser orWCMD, AGM-65 Maverick andAIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, rock-ets, illumination flares, and theGAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capableof firing 3,900 rounds per minuteto defeat a wide variety of targetsincluding tanks.

Background

The first production A-10A was delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., in October 1975. It wasdesigned for the close air support mission and had the abili-ty to combine large military loads, long loiter and widecombat radius, which proved to be vital assets to the UnitedStates and its allies during Operation Desert Storm andOperation Noble Anvil.

The upgraded A-10C reached initial operation capabilityin Sept. 2007. Specifically designed for close air support, itscombination of large and varied ordnance load, long loitertime, accurate weapons delivery, austere field capability,and survivability has proven invaluable to the United Statesand its allies. The aircraft has participated in operationsDesert Storm, Southern Watch, Provide Comfort, DesertFox, Noble Anvil, Deny Flight, Deliberate Guard, AlliedForce, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

General Characteristics

Primary Function: A-10 - close air support, A-10C - air-borne forward air controlContractor: Fairchild Republic Co.Power Plant: Two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans

Thrust: 9,065 pounds each engineWingspan: 57 feet, 6 inches Length: 53 feet, 4 inches Height: 14 feet, 8 inches Weight: 29,000 pounds Maximum Takeoff Weight: 51,000 pounds Fuel Capacity: 11,000 pounds Payload: 16,000 pounds Speed: 420 miles per hour (Mach 0.56)Range: 800 miles (695 nautical miles) Ceiling: 45,000 feet Armament: One 30 mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatlinggun; up to 16,000 pounds of mixed ordnance on eightunder-wing and three under-fuselage pylon stations, includ-ing 500 pound Mk-82 and 2,000 pound Mk-84 serieslow/high drag bombs, incendiary cluster bombs, combinedeffects munitions, mine dispensing munitions, AGM-65Maverick missiles and laser-guided/electro-optically guidedbombs; infrared countermeasure flares; electronic counter-measure chaff; jammer pods; 2.75-inch (6.99 centimeters)rockets; illumination flares and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.Crew: OneInitial operating capability: A-10A, 1977; A-10C, 2007Inventory: Active force, A-10, 143 and A-10C, 70; Reserve, A-10, 46 and OA-10, 6; ANG, A-10, 84 and OA-10, 18

The A-10 Thunderbolt in flight.

(U.S. Air Force photo)

A-10 Thunderbolt II


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Mission

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designedto perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An arrayof avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E thecapability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in allweather.

Features

The aircraft uses two crew members, a pilot and aweapon systems officer. Previous models of the F-15 areassigned air-to-air roles; the "E" model is a dual-rolefighter. It has the capability to fight its way to a targetover long ranges, destroy enemy ground positions andfight its way out.

The aircraft's navigation system uses a laser gyro anda Global Positioning System to continuously monitor theaircraft's position and provide information to the centralcomputer and other systems, including a digital movingmap in both cockpits.

The APG-70 radar system allows aircrews to detectground targets from long ranges. One feature of this sys-tem is that after a sweep of a target area, the crew freezesthe air-to-ground map then goes back into air-to-airmode to clear for air threats. During the air-to-surfaceweapon delivery, the pilot is capable of detecting, target-ing and engaging air-to-air targets while the WSO desig-nates the ground target.

The low-altitude navigation and targeting infrared fornight, or LANTIRN, system allows the aircraft to fly atlow altitudes, at night and in any weather conditions, toattack ground targets with a variety of precision-guidedand unguided weapons. The LANTIRN system gives theF-15E unequaled accuracy in weapons delivery day ornight and in poor weather, and consists of two podsattached to the exterior of the aircraft.

The navigation pod contains terrain-following radarwhich allows the pilot to safely fly at a very low altitudefollowing cues displayed on a heads up display. This sys-tem also can be coupled to the aircraft's autopilot to pro-vide "hands off" terrain-following capability.

The targeting pod contains a laser designator and atracking system that mark an enemy for destruction atlong ranges. Once tracking has been started, targetinginformation is automatically handed off to GPS or laser-guided bombs.

One of the most important additions to the F-15E isthe rear cockpit, and the weapons systems officer. Onfour screens, this officer can display information fromthe radar, electronic warfare or infrared sensors, monitoraircraft or weapons status and possible threats, select tar-gets, and use an electronic "moving map" to navigate.Two hand controls are used to select new displays and torefine targeting information. Displays can be movedfrom one screen to another, chosen from a "menu" ofdisplay options.

In addition to three similar screens in the front seat,the pilot has a transparent glass heads up display at eyelevel that displays vital flight and tactical information.The pilot doesn't need to look down into the cockpit, forexample, to check weapon status. At night, the screen iseven more important because it displays a video picturenearly identical to a daylight view of the world generatedby the forward-looking infrared sensor.

The F-15E is powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 or 229 engines that incorporate advanced digitaltechnology for improved performance. For example, with

a digital electronic enginecontrol system, F-15Epilots can accelerate fromidle power to maximumafterburner in less than fourseconds, a 40% improve-ment over the previousengine control system.

Faster engine accelera-tion means quicker take-offs and crisper responsewhile maneuvering. TheF100-PW-220 engines canproduce 50,000 pounds ofthrust (25,000 each) andthe F100-PW-229 engines58,000 pounds of thrust(29,000 each).

Each of the low-dragconformal fuel tanks thathug the F-15E's fuselagecan carry 750 gallons offuel. The tanks holdweapons on short pylonsrather than conventionalweapon racks, reducingdrag and further extendingthe range of the StrikeEagle.

For air-to-ground mis-sions, the F-15E can carrymost weapons in the AirForce inventory. It alsocan be armed with AIM-9M Sidewinders or AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missiles, orAMRAAM for the air-to-air role. The "E" model alsohas an internally mounted 20mm gun that can carry up to500 rounds.

Background

The F-15's superior maneuverability and accelerationare achieved through its high engine thrust-to-weight ratioand low-wing loading. It was the first U.S. operational air-craft whose engines' thrust exceeded the plane's loadedweight, permitting it to accelerate even while in verticalclimb. Low-wing loading (the ratio of aircraft weight to itswing area) is a vital factor in maneuverability and, com-bined with the high thrust-to-weight ratio, enables the air-craft to turn tightly without losing airspeed.

The first flight of the F-15A was made in July 1972.In November 1974, the first Eagle was delivered to the58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing at Luke Air ForceBase, Ariz., where training began in both F-15A and Baircraft.

In January 1976, the first F-15 destined for a combatsquadron was delivered to the 1st Tactical Fighter Wingat Langley Air Force Base, Va.

The single-seat F-15C and two-seat F-15D modelsentered the Air Force inventory in 1979 and were firstdelivered to Kadena Air Base, Japan. These models wereequipped with production Eagle package improvements,including 2,000 pounds of additional internal fuel, provi-sions for carrying exterior conformal fuel tanks, andincreased maximum takeoff weight of 68,000 pounds.

The first production model of the F-15E was deliveredto the 405th Tactical Training Wing, Luke AFB, Ariz., inApril 1988.

General Characteristics

Primary function: Air-to-ground attack aircraft

Contractor: McDonnell Douglas Corp.

Power plant: Two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 or

229 turbofan engines with afterburners

Thrust: 25,000 - 29,000 pounds each engine

Wingspan: 42.8 feet

Length: 63.8 feet

Height: 18.5 feet

Weight: 37,500 pounds

Maximum takeoff weight: 81,000 pounds

Fuel capacity: 35,550 pounds (three external tanks plus

conformal fuel tanks)

Payload: depends upon mission

Speed: 1,875 mph (Mach 2.5 plus)

Range: 2,400 miles ferry range with conformal fuel

tanks and three external fuel tanks

Ceiling: 60,000 feet

Armament: One 20mm multibarrel gun mounted inter-

nally with 500 rounds of ammunition. Four AIM-9

Sidewinder missiles and four AIM-120 AMRAAM, or

eight AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. Any air-to-surface

weapon in the Air Force inventory (nuclear and conven-

tional)

Crew: Pilot and weapon systems officer

Unit cost: $31.1 million

Initial operating capability: September 1989

Inventory: Total force, 223

F-15E Strike Eagle

The F-15E Strike Eagle can fly at speeds of 1,875 mph and can reach a service ceilingof 60,000 feet.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung)

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Greg Poe will be appearing at the Air Expo 2011 on JointBase Charleston, S.C., April 9.

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Joint Base Charleston, the home ofCharleston Air Force Base and the NavalWeapons Station in Goose Creek, S.C., isproud that this year's Air Expo will paytribute to the Centennial of NavalAviation by featuring a trio of World WarII Pacific Theater demonstrations: "Tora,Tora, Tora," a simulation of the JimmyDoolittle raid on Tokyo, featuring the B-25 bomber, "Panchito" and a recreation ofthe Battle of Midway.

Naval Aviation began when GlennCurtiss, a young entrepreneur fromHammondsport, N.Y., began producinglightweight, powerful engines. Between1908 and 1910, Mr. Curtiss helped build anumber of aircraft and set several earlyaviation records, including the first long-distance public flight from Albany toGovernors Island, N.Y. on May 29, 1910.

On Nov. 14, 1910, Mr. Curtiss' demon-stration pilot, Eugene Ely, flew the"Hudson Flyer" from a temporarily erectedflight deck on the fo'c'sle of USSBirmingham while at anchor in ChesapeakeBay. Two months later, Mr. Ely demonstrat-ed the ability to land on a ship as well, thistime on a temporary deck erected on thefantail of the armored cruiser USSPennsylvania in San Francisco Bay.

Simultaneously, Mr. Curtiss was train-ing Army and Navy officers at his newly-obtained winter flying school on NorthIsland in San Diego Bay.

On Feb. 17, 1911, Mr. Curtiss flew his"hydroaeroplane" in San Diego Bay, land-ing next to USS Pennsylvania.The ship's crew hoisted the air-craft aboard, lowered it back tothe water, meeting the require-ments set by the Secretary of theNavy, convincing him to appro-priate money for aviation.

The Navy's first aircraft - theA-1 Triad was delivered toHammondsport July, 1, 1911.This day would later be adopt-ed as the official birth of navalaviation. Marine Corps aviationbegan May 22, 1912, whenAlfred Cunningham reported tothe Naval Academy for flightinstruction and became thefifth Naval Aviator and the firstMarine Corps aviator.

In April 1914, Navy aircraftwere ordered to sea aboardNavy ships to supportAmerican forces involved inthe Mexican revolution. Lt. PatBellinger and Lt. RichardSaufley took fire from enemyforces, becoming the firstAmerican aviators to do soApril 25.

Naval aviation expandedtremendously with the onset ofAmerica's involvement in

World War I. While Americanindustry lagged far behind that ofthe European powers, the U.S.contribution came in the form ofanti-submarine aircraft, namelyfrom the Curtiss Company.World War I saw several navalaviation firsts, including the firstnaval aviator awarded the Medalof Honor and first Ace, Lt. j.g.David Ingalls.

Perhaps the most notable tech-nical accomplishment in the firstdecade of naval aviation was theconquest of the Atlantic Oceanby air. Three Navy Curtiss flyingboats embarked May 8, 1919 and19 days later, landed at Lisbon,Portugal.

The Navy embarked on incor-porating modern constructiontechniques into aircraft with theintroduction of the Grumman, FF-1. With semi-monocoque alu-minum construction, enclosedcockpits and retractable landinggear, the FF-1 was far advanced ofcontemporary aircraft in its class.

On Dec. 7, 1941, Japanembarked on a massive militaryoperation to disable the U.S.Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.Although a majority of the fleet wascaught in port, the aircraft carriers were atsea and able to conduct future operations.In the early months of the war, Americanaircraft carriers conducted raids in theMarshall and Gilbert Islands, giving shipand plane crews combat experience.

Several events in thefollowing months wouldchange the fortunes of theJapanese in the PacificWar. The Doolittle Raid,April 18, 1942, saw 16U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell mediumbombers launch from the

deck ofUSS Hornet and fly morethan 600 miles, striking tar-gets in the Tokyo area.While tactically insignifi-cant, the psychological effectwas tremendous, causingJapan to withdraw equip-ment in the combat zones todefend her homeland.

Another milestone wasthe Battle of the Coral Sea,the first battle in naval his-tory where opposing forceswere not in sight of eachother. Although a tacticalvictory for the Japanese, itwas a strategic win for theAllies, causing Japan tocancel plans for furtherexpansion into New Guinea.

1943 marked a turningpoint in naval aviation.Advanced aircraft designs,such as the F4U Corsair,F6F Hellcat and SB2CHelldiver entered squadronservice, while the newEssex-class fast attack air-craft carrier and the smallerlight and escort carriersreached quantity produc-

tion. The smaller carriers, in concert withlong-range, land based Navy patrol air-craft, provided much-needed anti-subma-rine support for Atlantic convoy escort.

After the war, jet propulsion reached adesign maturity resulting in the F9FPanther and F2H Banshee. Another newtechnology resulted in the helicopter, whichreached a level of technical competencethat allowed for it to be a useful platform.

Following the establishment of theUnited States Air Force, an effort wasmade to place all U.S. military aircraftunder that branch. Additionally, theSecretary of Defense agreed with the AirForce that their strategic bombing force ofB-36s intercontinental bombers couldeliminate the need for shipboard navalaircraft, and by default, aircraft carriers.Several high-ranking naval officers pub-licly disagreed with this philosophy inwhat was known as "The Revolt of theAdmirals." The argument was renderedmoot by the North Korean invasion ofSouth Korea. Navy and Marine Corps air-craft were first on the scene to supportallied troops and would play a key rolethroughout the conflict.

In the mid-1950s another distinct tech-nological revolution took place. Jet air

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Old USS Lexington (CV-2) at sunset in the Pacific in March 1942 before her loss at the Battle ofCoral Sea.

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The original "Panchito," named after the feisty roosterfrom Disney's animated musical The Three Caballeros,was a bomber with the 396th Bomb Squadron, 41stBomb Group, 7th Air Force, stationed in the CentralPacific. After several attacks on various Japanese strong-holds in Southern Japan as well as Japanese held EasternChina, she was scheduled for another bombing run toJapan on the day the Japanese surrendered.

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Lt. Col. Mike Phillips adjusts a life vest onfreshman Cody Frakes during a visit toAshley Ridge High School April 5, 2011.Colonel Phillips is part of the Air MobilityCommand demonstration team and is a C-17 pilot with the 16th Airlift Squadron.

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EventsTuesday

� Blended parenting: Learn to understand

blended family issues, common complaints fromadults and kids, stages of adjustment, characteris-tics of a successfully blended family, householdrules and discipline and establishing new tradi-tions, April 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at theAFRC Bldg. 500. Couples only and no children,please. A light snack will be provided. Call 963-4406 to register.

� Educational opportunities counseling: Get

information and assistance on educational oppor-tunities, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scheduleyour half-hour appointment by calling 963-4406.

Wednesday

� Credit repair solutions: Learn what it takes

to improve your credit score without paying aservice to do it for you, April 13 from 10 to 11a.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 toreserve your seat.

� Spouse employment/education orientation:

Learn about free available resources and servicesregarding employment, resumes, the local jobmarket, scholarships and other job search issues atthe AFRC, April 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call963-4406 to sign up.

Thursday

� Resume II: Get professional feedback as you

work on your draft resume and walk away with acompleted product. The class is held at the AFRC,April 14 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 10:30 tonoon. Call 963-4406 to register.

� Making a good marriage better: Learn how

temperament impacts a healthy marriage, how todefine a healthy marriage and maintain it bydeveloping communication, negotiation and con-flict resolution skills. Couples only and no chil-dren please. Light snack provided. Class is held atthe AFRC, Bldg. 500, April 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.Call 963-4406 to sign up.

� Exceptional Family Member program:

Civilians and military members who are enrolledin the Exceptional Family Member program andtheir dependents are invited to participate in thissupport group to discuss concerns, share ideas andgain support, April 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. at theAFRC. Call 963-4406 to register.

April 15

� Budget your way to financial freedom:

Learn how something as simple as budgeting canhelp you become organized financially andaccomplish your financial goals, April 15 from 8to 9:30 a.m. Briefing will be held at the AFRC,Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register.

April 19

� Transition Assistance Workshop: Learn how

to transition from the military to civilian life withease, April 19 to 22. The first three days are from8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the fourth day is from 7:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 963-4406 to sign up today.

April 20

� Spouse orientation to Joint Base

Charleston: Along with attending Quick Startwith their sponsor, spouses are invited to this ori-entation, April 20 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Briefing isat the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register.

April 26

� Heart Link: Are you a military spouse? Join

us and learn about the AIr Force mission, culture,traditions, military language, benefits and servic-es while making new friends, April 26 from 8:45a.m. to 2 p.m. Childcare issues will be addressedat time of registration. Call 963-4406.

Special Announcements� Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon

exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in yourunused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,Monday through Friday and help yourself tocoupons for you and your family. For more infor-mation on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408.

� Stress coping workshops: Learn how to

cope with life's stresses without pulling your hairout. Workshops meet the second Wednesday ofevery month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Healthand Wellness Center classroom and are open toeveryone. Call 963-4007.

� Sleep habits: On average we spend one third

of our lives asleep. Shouldn't you know moreabout it? Learn effective sleep habits and how to

get your best zzzzz's. Workshop meets the fourthWednesday of every month at 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. inthe HAWC classroom and is open to everyone.Call 963-4007.

Education and Training� Records management training: Records

management training is scheduled the lastTuesday of every month in the conference roomof the 2nd floor in Bldg. 302 from 8:30 to 9:30a.m. Members can sign up on the EnterpriseInformation Management website. For any ques-tions or concerns, contact Airman 1st ClassFrancisco Bastian or Airman 1st Class MiguelBatista at 963-8270.

Meetings and Registrations� Healthy Thinking Workshop registration:

Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressedmore often than you would like, or regret how youact when you are upset? Do you wish you couldexpress yourself more clearly and be moreassertive? Consider registering for the HealthyThinking Workshop. The workshop is dividedinto four, 90 minute sessions held on consecutiveWednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a newgroup beginning the first Wednesday of everymonth. To sign up or for more information, con-tact Family Advocacy at 963-6972.

� Palace Chase, Palace Front briefings: The

in-service recruiter, Master Sgt. Robert Denehy,will be conducting Palace Chase and Palace Frontbriefings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdayof every month in Bldg. 503, Room 201. AirForce Instruction 36-3205 mandates eligibleAirmen who are separating to be informed aboutthe benefits and opportunities available to themwithin the Reserve, such as cross training, contin-ued service, retirement, education, medical insur-ance and promotion. For more information, con-tact Sergeant Denehy at 963-4499.

Updates and Closures� NAF HRO satellite office: The NAF Human

Resource Office has a satellite office available onJoint Base Charleston in Bldg. 322, Room 222.The office is open Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m.on a walk-in basis and Thursdays from 8 a.m. tonoon on an appointment basis. The commercialphone number is 963-7068. This is part of aneffort to reach all potential customers, since themain Human Resource Office has moved to theNaval Weapons Station, Bldg. 725, next to theFitness Center. The commercial phone numbers atthe Naval Weapons Station are 764-7065 or 764-7068. Most transactions, including job searchesand applications, can be done onwww.NAFjobs.org then selecting the Charlestonfrom the drop-down box. Call the main HRO formore information.

� Trespassing notice: The small arms firing

range is located off Arthur Drive on Range Roadnear the munitions operations area and explosiveordnance disposal building. Do not trespass intothe surface danger zones; they are identified byposted warning signs. Trespassing is not only ille-gal; it is dangerous because of gunfire. Personnelrequesting entry into firing range impact zonesmust contact the security forces combat arms non-commissioned officer in charge at 963-1121 or viae-mail at [email protected].

� Airman's Attic in need of donations: The

Airman's Attic needs household items, children'sclothing to size eight, appliances, food and furni-ture. If anyone has items that have been gentlyused, consider donating them to the attic.Donations can be dropped off at Bldg. 500,Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information, contact Betsy Crump at963-4411.

� North Auxiliary Air Field hunting permits:

Hunting permits for the recreational hunting pro-gram at North Auxiliary Air Field can now be pur-chased at the Joint Base Charleston-Air BaseResources Office. The Environmental Official islocated in Bldg. 247 on the first floor. The huntingprogram is open to active-duty, Reserve andretired military, as well as Department of Defensecivilian employees. Permits can only be issued tohunters who have a valid South Carolina huntinglicense and big game permit. The fee for a hunt-ing permit for NAAF is $20. For more informa-tion, call the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at963-4020.

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EventsTuesday

� Joint Base Charleston (Navy & Air Force)

Job Fair: Joint Base Charleston is holding a JobFair April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spaceand Naval Warfare Systems Center AtlanticConference Center, Bldg. 3112, Tank Road, JointBase Charleston - Weapons Station. This large-setting job fair will host a variety of employers,jobs and industries. The employers will beaccepting resumes and applications to fill theirvacant positions, both locally and nationally.Mark your calendar now to attend. Additionalinformation may be obtained by calling FFSC at764-7480.

Wednesday

� Volunteer Recognition Month barbecue: In

conjunction with Volunteer Recognition Month,the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and FFSCis having a barbecue to show their appreciationfor their volunteers, April 13 from 11:30 a.m. to1 p.m. at the Reagan Center.

Thursday

� LDO/CWO community brief: There will be

a Limited Duty Officer and Warrant Officercommunity brief, April 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. atthe Naval Consolidated Brig. There will also bean “applicant” brief at 12:30 p.m., for Sailorsinterested in applying for the LDO or Warrantofficer programs. RSVP to Lt. Jeff Harris [email protected].

April 19

� Career Connection: If you're transitioning

from the military or your spouse is seekingemployment check out the Career Connectionworkshops offered at FFSC, Bldg. 755. Basicresume writing is scheduled Apr. 19, from 10 to11 a.m. Call 764-7480 to register.

April 25

� Command financial specialist training: If

you are an E-6 or O-1 or above, an ombudsman,key spouse or command career counselor, join usfor this specialized training that provides thetools to assist military members and their fami-lies with basic financial issues. The class is fourdays long at the FFSC, Bldg. 755, April 25 to 28from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register by calling 764-7480.

Special Announcements� Personal Financial Management: Are you

bit intimidated by looking at your credit reportand need help trying to decipher this elusive andlengthy, but extremely important document. Letyour FFSC certified financial specialists assistyou in accessing and explaining your creditreport. We can provide the tools and informationto improve your score and make the right deci-sions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at764-7480.

� Wise credit choices: Did you know that

your credit score is a huge deciding factor forinterest rates, mortgages, insurance costs,employability, loans, deposits, etc.? Many peo-ple are unaware of the impact debt can have onnot just your financial life, but your whole life.Call our personal financial manager at the FFSCfor an appointment at 764-7480.

� Women's personal training offered: The

Weapons Station fitness program is offeringwomen's small group personal training free ofcharge at Sam's Gym. The service is offeredMonday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6p.m., focusing on muscular strength, enduranceand increased functionality of gross body move-ments. This program is offered to all fitness lev-els, so bring some water and a positive attitudeand be ready to work. Call 764-4173 for moreinformation.

� Developing your spending plan: Let a

financial education specialist at the FFSC onJoint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provideyou the tools and resources needed to develop afinancial plan of your dreams. The purpose of afinancial plan is for you to determine where youare now, where you want to go and how you planto get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC764-7480 for more information.

Updates and Notices� Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's pro-

gram: Do you have a couple of hours per weekto spend volunteering at the library for our pre-school program? This program is designed forpre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot ininteraction. A parent or guardian must attend.The program meets on Thursday from 10:30 to11:30 a.m. For more information, call 764-7900.

� NSA Library is a computer "Hotspot:" The

Naval Support Activity Library is a computer"hotspot" for wireless-ready laptop work andsurfing the web from a patron's personal comput-er. Some service providers charge for this con-venience; it's free at the library. Just show upwith your wireless-ready laptop, equipped with anetwork card, find yourself a seat anywhere inthe building, and go to work.

� MWR's Recycling Department calling for

all metal: Containers for empty aluminum cansare located throughout the Naval SupportActivity. Aluminum cans are the mainstay of therecycling program; however, all types of metalare accepted. If you have heavy metal productsthat need to be picked up, call the RecyclingDepartment at 743-0510. Remember, all recy-cling proceeds go towards enhancing yourMorale, Welfare and Recreation facilities andprograms.

� DVD donations: Do you have DVDs you

have viewed that are just setting around gather-ing dust? Why not donate them to the library soothers can enjoy them. Drop them by the libraryor use the after- hours book drop box.

� Become a Family Child Care Provider: Do

you like children? Need extra cash? The FamilyChild Care program offers you a chance to pro-vide childcare in your home. The options avail-able to Family Child Care providers are numer-ous and include:

· Before/after school care · Part-time/drop-in care · Full-time care for infants, toddlers or pre-

school ages

· Evening and weekend care As an FCC provider, you determine your fees

and hours. Although the Navy determines themaximum childcare ratios, you can choose andinterview families that have children fitting thehours and ages you are looking for. If interestedor for more information, please call 764-7347.

� Parents ... need a night out? The Child

Development Homes program has certifiedproviders available for Friday night child care.Call the CDH office for a list of availableproviders at 764-7347.

� Resale vehicle lot: Selling a car, truck,

camper, boat or motorcycle? MWR's "Hot Dealson Wheels" used vehicle lot offers the onlyauthorized place to display vehicles for sale onNaval Weapons Station. The lot is located nearRed Bank Road in the New Wave Pool parkinglot. The cost is $8 per week for military andimmediate family and $10 per week forretireesand DoD civilians. Reservations and paymentare accepted at the Information, Tickets andTours Office. Call 764-2120.

� "Early Bird" drop-off service: The Auto

Skills Center, located on Fletcher Street, offers"Early Bird" drop-off service for your conven-ience. Vehicles in need of service can be droppedoff prior to our normal operating hours using thekey drop-box, located outside the facility.Patrons can simply fill out the provided envelopewith an explanation of the mechanic servicesneeded, place the vehicle keys in the envelope,and drop them in the box. Then all you have todo is call the Auto Skills Center during their nor-mal operating hours to receive an estimate or toprovide any additional information concerningthe work needed. At the end of your busy work-day, stop by and pick up your serviced vehicleand "off you go!"

Meetings and Registrations� Join the Redbank Plantation Golf

Association: The Redbank Plantation GolfAssociation invites you to become a member at acost of only $20 per year. Benefits of the golfassociation membership include: USGAHandicap, participation in monthly tournaments,participation in association club championshipand participation in the association blitz.Membership is open to all military and civiliangolf patrons. Membership applications are avail-able in the golf course club house. Applicationsand payment may be placed in the silver lockedbox near the Pro Shop. For more information con-tact Tournament Chairman Tina Bohannon [email protected] or call the Pro Shop at 764-7802.

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Special Notice� Operation Purple camps: The National Military Family Association's

Operation Purple camps are a time for having fun, making friends and remind-ing military kids that they are the nation's youngest heroes. Operation Purpleempowers military children and their families to develop and maintain healthyand connected relationships through a variety of means, including the healingand holistic aspect of the natural world. The program is joint or "purple" - andopen to children and families of active duty, National Guard or Reserve serv-ice members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the Commissioned Corpsof the U.S. Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The OperationPurple program includes camps for teens, family retreats at the national parks, and camps geared toaddress the needs of children and families of our nations’ wounded service members.

The 2011 Operation Purple camp applications are now available at http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/operation-purple/2011-camps/

Please direct questions regarding the Operation Purple program to [email protected].

Joint Base Charleston - Air BaseApril 13

� Summer swim lessons: Summer swim lessons registration begins April 13 at 9 a.m. at the Outdoor

Recreation Center, Bldg. 647. All classes will be at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool. The cost

is $35 per participant. Summer 2011 Learn-to-Swim class schedule is as follows: · Session I June 7 -17 · Session II June 28 - July 8 · Session III July 19 - 29. · The 45 minute lessons will be held dur-ing each session from 9 to 9:45 a.m., 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 6 to 6:45 p.m. · The Parent & Infant (Mom& Tots) class will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. during Session III, July 19 to 29.

April 19

� Easter Egg Hunt: Join the Base Library, April 19 at 10 a.m. for an Easter story hour and Easter

Egg Hunt. Registration is required. For more information or to register call 963-3320. April 29

� Teen Night: The library will open its doors April 29 for teens only. Teens are invited for a night of

food, games, and fun! Join us at the JB CHS - Air Base Library-from 6-10 p.m. For more informationor to register call 963-3320.

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� Summer Camp Registration: Registration for Summer Camp continues through May 20, 2011. All

active duty, DoD civilians and activated Reservist dependent's are welcome. Children ages five years oldand attending kindergarten and children up to 12 years old are eligible. Only complete packages will beaccepted and must be turned in one week prior to the session start date. Packages will be acceptedTuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer Camp runs from May 30 to August 19. ContactYouth Programs at 963-5684 for more details.

� Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts. Children six through 17

and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tues.,Wed. and Thurs. from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6:00 p.m.

� Homeschooler's fitness time: Meet and enjoy recreation time with other home-schoolers every

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ily fun and creativity. Each month we'll feature a new take-home craft every-one can help make or build. Family craft nights are held Wednesday nightsfrom 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dates for upcoming sessions Mar. 11 and Apr. 6. Call963-4936 for more details.

� Daycare story & craft hour: Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. on Joint

Base Charleston - Air Base, where we will be reading the same stories anddoing the same crafts as the regular story time on Tuesdays, just on a differentday. Due to limited seating re-registration is required by the Monday before daycare story hour. Call 963-3320 to sign up.

� Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to

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ities and meet new friends. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or [email protected] for info.

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station� Go to the extreme with Xtreme bowling: Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every

Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show withglow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person.Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Family Night features countrymusic, oldies and rock 'n' roll (you can even bring your own favorite CD's if you want).

� Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a

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� Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next

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Movie Schedule: Weapons StationMovie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to

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� Little Fockers: April 9, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13

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� Little Fockers: April 10, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13

Movie Schedule: Air BaseMovie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years

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The Patriot • April 8, 2011 21BASE INFORMATION

Hours of OperationMovie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times.

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Family Practice Medical Clinic: Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Fitness and Sports Center: Monday–Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Saturday–Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Outdoor Recreation: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Shoppette: Monday—Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Base Veterinarian: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Commissary:Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.• Doors open for disabled patrons 30 minutes early.Health and Wellness Center: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Provides nutritional counseling, tobacco cessation,Bod Pod testing, blood pressure screening, wellness information,jogging strollers, massage, relaxation room

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• Main store: Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.• Burger King: Mondays - Saturdays: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.• Charley’s Grilled Subs: Mondays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed• Anthony’s Pizza: Mondays - Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed• Barber Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed• Beauty Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed• GNC: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.• Laundry/Dry Cleaners: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sundays: Closed• Stripes – alterations shop: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays: Closed

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For information on other faith groups, call the Base Chapel.

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Hours of OperationMovie Theater: Call 764-7516 for individual show times.

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Chapel:

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Health Clinic:

Information 794-6000Central Appointments 794-6221Public Affairs Officer 794-6213Red Cross 794-6220TRICARE Information 794-6030Pharmacy 794-6100

Helpful WebsitesJoint Base Charleston – Weapons Station

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1st Lt. Ryan Peake took top honors in the men's category ashe crosses the finish line during the Commander's FitnessChallenge April 1, 2011, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Thismonth's fitness run was held to raise awareness of sexualassault and rape. Lieutenant Peake is the military personnelsection chief with the 628th Force Support Squadron.

Commander's Fitness Run challenges JB CHS Airmen

Capt. Michaela Judge sprints towards the finish line andfinishes first in the female category during theCommander's Fitness Challenge April 1, 2011, on JointBase Charleston, S.C. This month's fitness run was heldto raise awareness of sexual assault and rape. CaptainJudge is the video flight commander with the 1st CombatCamera Squadron.

Airmen dash off as Ernie the Eagle signals the start of the run during the Commander's Fitness Run April 1, 2011on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Ernie is the mascot for the 1st Combat Camera squadron on Joint BaseCharleston.

(U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Members of Joint Base Charleston pacethemselves as they near the three-quarter-mile mark of the Commander's Fitness RunApril 1, 2011, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.This month's fitness run was held to raiseawareness of sexual assault and rape.

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