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By Capt. Michaela Judge315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Col. Greg Gilmour assumed command of the 315th Airlift Wingfrom Col. James Fontanella during a change of command ceremo-ny April 11, 2015 at the base theater at Joint Base Charleston,South Carolina.

Gilmour was previously the commander of the 916th AirRefueling Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in NorthCarolina, and Fontanella, outgoing commander, is headed toRobins Air Force Base, Georgia as the commander of the ForceGeneration Center.

Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy, Jr., commander 4th Air Force,presided over the ceremony and highlighted the accomplishmentsof the 315th AW during Fontanella's tenure.

"To the warriors of the 315th, I want to thank each and everyone of you for your tireless efforts and the incredible sacrifices youmake every day for your nation," said Flournoy. "Thank you foranswering the call to serve. Every day when you wear this uniformyou're sacrificing time away from your family, your loved onesand your employer."

Fontanella's leadership and dedication were also recognized byFlournoy during the event.

"Jamie, first off let me start by saying, well done. Well done.Thank you for your countless hours of dedicated leadership," saidFlournoy. "I know that you poured your heart and soul into the315th, and we'll be forever grateful to you leading your team ofsuperstars and your Charleston teammates, from the other servicesorganizations through sequestration, civilian furlough, govern-ment shutdown, the first Air Force Reserve Command UnitEffectiveness Inspection, winning the first ever Tech. Sgt. AnthonyC. Campbell Jr. Award for having the best mission support groupin 4th Air Force, and multiple other accomplishments, while at thesame time running the day to day operations of an airlift wing."

Flournoy also thanked and recognized Fontanella for hisaccomplishments while deployed to Southwest Asia as the opera-

tions division chief for the Central Command Deployment andDistribution Center.

Before relinquishing command, Col. Fontanella shared someparting words with the Airmen of the 315th Airlift Wing.

"I look out at the audience and I see not only a full theater, thebest Reserve wing in the world, I see a snapshot of what thereserve capability means to our country in 2015...You're doingwhat AFRC is asking. Col. Gilmour...you are getting an incrediblewing. But you already know that. It's been a great ride, thank youall - I will miss you all," said Fontanella.

After assuming command, which was symbolized by the pass-ing of the wing's flag, Col. Gilmour shared his excitement withthe audience about joining the 315th team.

"I'm extremely proud to be your commander. I'll work veryhard to continue that tradition," he said.

Gilmour is no stranger to Charleston. In 1986 he began his mil-itary career as a graduate of The Citadel and Naval ReserveOfficer Training Corps. He spent 13 years as a naval aviator,including three shipboard deployments, before joining the AirForce Reserve in 1999.

Gilmour has served tours of duty in the Mediterranean forOperations Desert Shield/Storm, as well as numerous deploy-ments to the Caribbean and Pacific for counter-drug interdiction.He was also deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom,Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch, and asCommander of the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron,Incirlik Airbase, Turkey.

Gilmour is a command pilot with more than 4,000 hours in theT-34, TH-57 A/C, SH-2F, SH-60B, and the KC-135R/T/RT aircraft.

During his speech, Gilmour emphasized not only that peopleare the Air Force's biggest asset, but the important role familymembers play in making the Reserve mission possible.

"Without them you wouldn't be able to do this," he said.Closing the ceremony Gilmour gave the following words, "I

look forward to meeting and working with all of you. Thank youfor your service to your country. God bless."

Fontanella passes torch to Gilmour during 315 AW ceremony

Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy and Col. Greg Gilmourpose for a picture during the 315th Airlift Wing changeof command ceremony March 11, 2015 at the JointBase Charleston theater. Flournoy, 4th Air Force com-mander, presided over the ceremony where Col. GregGilmour assumed command of the 315th AW from Col.James Fontanella. Gilmour was previously the com-mander of the 916th Air Refueling Wing at SeymourJohnson Air Force Base in North Carolina, andFontanella, outgoing commander, is headed to RobinsAir Force Base, Georgia as the commander of the AirForce Reserve Force Generation Center.

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By Jim GaramoneDoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON – In the future, the Air Force'score missions will probably not change, but theway they are carried out will, said Air Force Chiefof Staff Gen. Mark Welsh III on April 8, 2015.

Welsh, speaking to the Defense Writers Group,said the Air Force's missions include air and spacesuperiority, intelligence, surveillance and recon-naissance, rapid global mobility, global strike, andcommand and control.

Those missions "are what the joint forcerequires to be successful," the general said.

Hot jobsNew technologies, new methods and new

domains will change the way Airmen do theirjobs, Welsh said.

"The hot jobs will be probably be in the cyberdomain (and) they will be in remotely piloted air-craft (RPA)," he said.

The RPA career field is growing leaps andbounds, the general said. Airmen currently work-ing in this field are figuring out what the technol-ogy can do and how it can be worked into today'sand tomorrow's service.

"Many of them came in to do this, which is achange from 10 years ago," Welsh said. "They are

really excited about the potential and what it brings."These Airmen are working to figure how to

work RPAs with manned aircraft, he said, andthey are the ones figuring how microminiaturiza-tion technology can be used and what it will bringto the table.

Building on Air Force traditionsThere will also be more traditional jobs, too,

Welsh said with a smile."We're going to get the same kind of people

who we've gotten for years," the general said."They want to fly the F-22 (Raptor), the F-35

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By 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Codyand his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. AthenaCody, visited Laughlin Air Force Base from March31 to April 2. During his visit, Cody met withAirmen to discuss morale, welfare, and the futureof the Air Force. Before his departure, the 47thFlying Training Wing Public Affairs office had theopportunity to sit down with him for a short inter-view.

Q: CMSAF Cody, in your recent CHIEFchat,you stated that the Air Force will not be looking atthe number ratings on the back of the EPR, ratherthat they will be "'looking at, 'do you fit into thisword picture; does this word picture describe youas an Airman and your performance?'"

So when Airmen look at their EPR's in thefuture, how is this change going to look? Willthere be a new format or narrative statementsinstead of bullets?

CMSAF: There will still be bullets, but the num-ber will be fewer. And rather than relying on anumbered system to represent a performanceassessment, we'll use word pictures. The word pic-tures won't be over the top; an example would besomething simple like, "Meets expectations,exceeds some, or does not meet." They will beclear word pictures that clearly tell us whereAirmen are performing.

We've also decoupled the performance assess-ment from the promotion recommendation. Thenumbers in the current system are a performanceassessment and carry a point value that countstoward promotion. In the new system the perform-ance assessment will no longer directly be the pointvalue that affects promotion. The points toward pro-motion will come with the promotion recommenda-tion, which Airmen can only receive when they areeligible for promotion. The important distinction isthat performance will influence promotion recom-mendation but they are not necessarily synonymous.

We have a lot of great Airmen that are perform-ing at the highest levels. The reality is, we can'tpromote them all at the same time.

Q: Athena Cody, the CMSAF recently askedCongress to repeal the automatic, across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration inorder to preserve programs he considers vital topreserving morale among Airmen and theirfamilies, stating that he believes quality of lifeinitiatives, "'to be an overwhelming factor inthe decision Airmen and their families make tocontinue serving our nation.'"

What initiatives do you believe have benefit-ed your family, and are vital to the sustainmentof this quality of life?

Athena Cody: I don't think you can say any oneinitiative has helped our family, because we've real-ly leveraged all of them. For us, I think where westarted initially was child care. It was the need thatopened the door for us to really understand that themilitary and different organizations were there tosupport us as a family. All the different agencies thatsupport children, whether it be youth activities andprograms, preschool programs, Child Development

Centers, before andafter school pro-grams, and homecare, we have lever-aged all of those.

As much as wehave raised our chil-dren, the Air Forcehas raised our chil-dren. And they aregreat kids, greatadults that are suc-cessful in life. That,in and of itself, tous, is most impor-tant. All our familyprograms are important to sustaining families andensuring the Airman is able to serve.

Q: Chief Cody, the 2009 National DefenseAuthorization Act authorizes each militarybranch to select up to 20 officers and 20 enlistedmembers each calendar year to take a sabbati-cal and seamlessly return to their active-duty orReserve component role.

Is the Air Force targeting a specific AFSC,category of Airman, time of service, or otherlike indicators with this program?

CMSAF: We aren't targeting any specific career-field, but we are looking at our highest potentialAirmen. There is a board process by which Airmensubmit an application, and we look for Airmen wefeel have the greatest potential to serve in our mil-itary, but may have some scenario going on in lifewhere a break in service would help them take careof that -- scenarios such as having a child, an ailingparent or educational goals.

There are a variety of circumstances that couldhappen in our lives and we may not want to give upour military service, but given those circumstanceswe decide to separate. Our Air Force loses qualityAirmen because they have to make those lifechoices. This program gives us the opportunity toselect these quality Airmen that have the highestpotential for service and allow them to take thistime and come back without finding themselvesbehind in their career. This is another tool we'll useto continue to retain and support Airmen.

Q: How will this program benefit the AirForce mission long-term?

CMSAF: Long term, it is a return on invest-ment. There comes a time in their career whereAirmen must make life choices. We invested alot in them and they invested a lot in theircareer, but because things happen in life towhere they can't serve, we lose that investment.That's a lost opportunity with that Airman.

These are Airmen that if we gave them just thisamount of time to take care of what they need to,they can come back and serve a lifetime and besuccessful in a career, and we get to leverage thatas an Air Force. That's capability for the force.

Q: Athena Cody, with regards to the KeySpouse Program, you have stated that you,"'believe that you recruit Airman but retainfamilies,'" and that, "'The Air Force benefitsfrom every spouse that steps up.'"

What are some specific examples that displayhow the program is working towards retainingfamilies?

Athena Cody: In the military, as a community,we get married and take young people out of anenvironment, home or city that they know and arewhere they are very comfortable. Civilians thatmarry military members end up moving to a newlocation that appears to be exciting. With a newlife and new marriage, they arrive and find outvery quickly that it's overwhelming, very intimi-dating and sometimes lonely. They lose a sense ofthat independence and confidence that they hadwhere they came from.

It's upon the military member to really under-stand that they have a responsibility to plug theirsignificant other into this community. This meansthey have to actively participate in taking them to

the Airman and Family Readiness Center and signingthem up for Heart Link and to meet their key spouse.If they don't, sometimes those relationships don'twork. Key spouses can mentor new spouses andpartners in this community so that they regain thatsense of community and independence. If we don'tmentor them, they won't blossom, they don't thriveand they usually go home at the cost of marriage.

CMSAF: It's recognized by our Air Force thatyou need a support structure. Unless you come fromthis life style, when you walk into it, it can be over-whelming. The Key Spouse Program provides animmediate connection and support structure to whatyou're a part of, the Air Force family. And if youhave a strong family, you can have a strong career.

Q: Besides their jobs, what should our enlistedAirmen at every level be doing each day, withrespect to mentoring junior officers, that inspirestheir growth and professionalism and what doyou think the enlisted core should learn from thejunior officers they work with each day?

CMSAF: It's a fundamental responsibility of oursenior NCOs to mentor officers but there is anopportunity here for all of the Airmen, with theexposure that you're having with these youngpilots, Air Force officers who will eventually moveout of the cockpit and into more leadership roles.At some point in pilot training, the enlisted forcewill get a chance to interact with them, and pilotsget to spend time with the enlisted force seeingwhat the enlisted force does in their technical jobs.It's a unique opportunity where you can show themyour job and how it ties in to what they are goingthrough. Most of you know your jobs and are reallygood at it. You can connect them with the impor-tance of everything that supports the developmentof world class Air Force pilots.

These officers are the next generation of leadersin our Air Force. You can learn a lot from them --how they think about things, how they are evolvingand developing. You can help them connect with ourcore values, help them connect with what it meansto be an Airman first and understand the enlistedforce's expectations of Air Force officers. We havethis opportunity to set these officers up for successand create a foundation for this exceptional andrespectful relationship where we value each other.

However, we can mess it up by not treating themwith the respect they have earned, that everyAirman should have, and not helping them be suc-cessful. It's not about impressing them with howsmart you are, it's about making them better and inturn you become better at what you do.

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Life is simple – It’s all attitudeBy Lt. Col. Robert Degregorio315th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander

For as long as I can remember, I have always placed an emphasis onhaving a great attitude. Let's face it, life throws us a whole lot of curveballs but with the right attitude, you can connect on those curve balls andhit them out of the park. With the wrong attitude you just may strike out.The choice is always yours.

We have all been through situations, both in military and civilian life,where we could have easily given up and let the situation get the best ofus. At the end of the day, a positive attitude helps you cope more easilywith the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life and makes iteasier to overcome worries and avoid negative thinking. If you adopt it asa way of life, it brings constructive changes into your life and can makeyou happier, brighter and more successful.

With a positive attitude, you see the bright side of life, become opti-mistic and expect the best to happen. It is certainly a state of mind that iswell worth developing. I recently read an article about the Power ofPositive Attitude. The author gave some simple tips for developing a pos-itive attitude, which are listed below:

1. Choose to be happy. Yes, it is a matter of choice. When negativethoughts enter your mind, just refuse to look at them, do your best to sub-

stitute them with happy thoughts.2. Look at the bright side of life. It's a matter of choice and repeated

attempts.3. Choose to be optimistic.4. Find reasons to smile more often. You can always find such reasons.5. Have faith in yourself.6. Associate yourself with positive people.7. Read inspiring stories and quotes.8. Visualize only what you want to happen, not what you don't want.9. Learn to master your thoughtsKeep these things in mind and, every morning when you wake,

remember you have two choices. You can choose to be in a good mood ornot. I choose good. Each time something bad happens, you choose to bea victim or a victor. I choose the latter. Every time someone comes to mecomplaining, which as a commander, happens quite often, I can chooseto accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life andwork toward constructive solutions. I choose the positive side of life.After all, when you cut away all of the chaos and clutter, life is trulyabout choices.

Just remember the next time life throws you a curve ball, it is yourchoice if you are going to hit a home run or strike out. I choose to swingand swing hard. Life is simple "It's All Attitude."

By Col. John Lamontagne437th Airlift Wing commander

April is Sexual AssaultAwareness Month and it is criticalthat we take this time to refocusourselves on treating all our fellowAirmen and civilians with dignityand respect. Sexual assault is acrime that harms people anddegrades unit integrity. We cannotaccept this behavior or the inappro-priate comments that enable poten-tial assailants to hide in plain sight.

There have been far too manyinstances of sexual assault through-out our military. Investigations sometimes con-clude that a permissive environment existed in the

workplace prior to a sexualassault. In fact, surveys showthat more than 75 percent of ourAirmen have heard inappropriatecomments in the workplace.While 100 percent of us knowthis is unacceptable, only 10 per-cent of us actively do somethingto correct and stop these com-ments! Joint Base Charlestonmust do more to prevent this typeof culture from existing. Thefirst step is to know that you areempowered to act when youencounter inappropriate com-ments. We must increase the

numbers of those willing to intervene from atimid 10 percent to at least a resolute 90 percent.

This responsibility belongs to each of us and weowe it to those with whom we serve.

I challenge you to be bold and put a stop toinappropriate comments. Silent acceptance of thisbehavior provides an opportunity for potentialsexual assault assailants to exploit such an envi-ronment. Shut down this behavior by letting yourteam know the negative impact these remarks canhave in your unit. Don't let ignorant comments orjokes become a gateway to sexual assault.

Sexual assault prevention must be a priority foreveryone in our wing. I encourage you to reeval-uate your role in sexual assault prevention. Mostimportantly, I need your help to cultivate a workenvironment that promotes a sense of safety, dig-nity and respect.

Thank you for your service and your commit-ment to your fellow Airmen!

Shutdown inappropriate comments

Col. John Lamontagne437th AW commander

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The Silent Victim Silhouette Showcase: The SilentWitness Initiative is part of a larger national campaign meantto spread the message of HOPE, HELP and HEALING forvictims of sexual violence. They are real body figures that aredesigned to not go unnoticed, and will generate questions suchas “WHY,” “WHO,” and “WHAT” can we do?

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Poetry Slam: Join us April 23, 2015 at the Charleston ClubWing’s Bar for the Sexual Assault Awareness Month’s PoetrySlam. Poetry Slams are judged events, with dual emphasis onwriting and performing that provides a medium to raiseawareness of issues and increase community involvement.The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. For more informa-tion please contact A1C Mariah Magtoto at 963-4489.

Walk a Mile in their Shoes: The Walk a Mile in theirShoes event is a playful opportunity for participants to raiseawareness in their community about the serious causes,effects and remediation to sexualized violence. It's not easywalking in these shoes, but it’s fun and it gets the communityto talk about something that's really difficult to talk about:gender relations and sexual violence. So meet us at the RedRubber Track on Air Base April 24, 2015 to “Walk a Mile inTheir Shoes (wearing shoes of choice). Starting time is sched-uled for 9 a.m. For more information please contact TSgtDana Alderete at 963-5735

Dodgeball Tournament: Come out on April 24, 2015 at 11a.m. for the SAPR Dodgeball Tournament. Games will beplayed at the Weapons Station SPAWAR tennis courts behindBLDG 3147.Teams of five compete in a bracket style tourna-ment to determine the overall winner. Entry fee is a donationto the SAAPM clothing drive of NEW female athletic wear.Teams should contact YN2 David Gates at 843-218-3745 reg-ister or for more information. Event is available to all servicemembers and civilian employees.

5K Paint Run: Run for sexual assault awareness at the 2ndAnnual MWR Paint Run on April 25, 2015 at 10 a.m. in frontof Marrington Elementary on the Weapons Station. Runnerswill be covered in teal and other color paint as they run the5K. This event will be tons of fun for the whole family. VisitSam’s Fitness Center on the Weapons Station for more detailsor call 794-7616.

Sexual AssaultAwareness Month events

(Lightning II), the X-wing fighter. Those people still want tocome do this and we'll have options for them in the future."

Some of the systems the Air Force has in the current inven-tory will still be in use in 2035, but what is carried aboardthese platforms will bring new capabilities to the service, thejoint force and the nation, Welsh said.

"A lot of how the Air Force looks will depend on what thebudget looks like and what the economy looks like," he said."It could look a lot more robust, it could look a lot more mod-ern, or it could look like it does today. The danger is that wesettle for that. That won't be good for us."

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Staying prepared at Joint Base Charleston

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay.It is important for you and your family to know if you are part ofa Hurricane Evacuation Zone, the Evacuation Routes andReversal Plans, and where you will go.

• Evacuation orders for our area will be announced by thesepredetermined zones

• Members that live on the installation will evacuate when theInstallation CC gives the order

• Members that live off the installation will evacuate when thecivil authorities give the order

• Notify chain of command or supervisor of planned route,method and destination

• During hurricane evacuation, roads that we travel everydaymay be affected by re-routing for evacuations.

Johns Island, Kiawah Island and Seabrook: Evacuees willuse SC 700 to Road S-20 (Bohicket Road) to US 17. Evacueeswill take US 17 south to SC 64 where they will go to Walterboro,then to Aiken and I-20.

James Island and Folly Beach: Use SC 171 to US 17.Evacuees should then travel south on US 17 to I-526 to thereversed lanes of I-26.

City of Charleston: The west side of the city (West Ashley)will use SC 61 to US 78, US 321, SC 389 to I-20. Downtown willuse normal lanes of I-26.

North Charleston: Evacuees will take US 52 (Rivers Avenue)

to US 78 to US 178 to Orangeburg then to I-20 or continue on US52 to US 176 or continue north on US 52. The right lanes of US52 at Goose Creek will continue on to Moncks Corner. In MoncksCorner, evacuees will be directed onto SC 6, where SC 6 will takethem toward Columbia. The left lane of US 52 at Goose Creekwill go onto US 176 to Columbia. Evacuees using SC 642 willtravel west toward Summerville and take road S-22 (OldOrangeburg Road) to US 78 west.

East Cooper: Evacuees leaving Mount Pleasant will take I-526or US 17 south to I-26. Those leaving Sullivan's Island will use SC703 to I-526 Business to access I-526, then I-26. Evacuees from theIsle of Palms will use the Isle of Palms connector (SC 517) to go toUS 17, where the right lane will turn north on US 17, then proceed toSC 41, to SC 402, then to US 52 to SC 375, then to US 521, to SC261 to US 378 to Columbia. Evacuees using the left lanes of the Isleof Palms connector will turn left to go to I-526 and then on to I-26.Evacuees on I-526 approaching I-26 from East Cooper will be direct-ed to the normal lanes of I-26 if in the right lane of I-526. Those in theleft lane of I-526 will be directed into the reversed lanes of I-26.

Awendaw and McClellanville: Evacuees will take SC 45 toUS 52 where they will be directed right onto US 52 to SC 375 toUS 521 to SC 261 to US 378 to Columbia.

Daniel Island: Evacuees will use I-526 or Clements FerryRoad as conditions warrant.

To see the evacuation routes online, visit http://www.sctraffic.org/evacroutes.html

Charleston area hurricane evacuation routes

June 1 will kick off another six-month-long hurricane season.And while some predictions are calling for a quiet season, histo-ry shows that even the experts can be surprised. Ultimately, itonly takes one hurricane to devastate an area and endanger lives.

Members of Joint Base Charleston should educate themselveson what items they will need and what resources are available toprepare themselves, their family members and their pets.

Emergency KitPutting together an emergency supply kit, as well as a "go

bag," in the event of an evacuation is a must. All householdmembers should know where the kits are located and what thefamily evacuation plan is. Some items to include are

• Prescription medication, required medical supplies and atleast a basic first-aid kit

• Bottled water (one gallon per person for three days) and avariety of non-perishable food items

• Battery-operated radio• Maps of evacuation routes• Copies of important documents • Gas for vehicles and cash

Make a plan, Be Prepared.Some factors to consider when making your plan:• Where you and your family will go if you evacuate• Duration you will be sheltering for• What to do if you get separated from other family members• Accessibility for family members with disabilities• Finding an evacuation destination that allows pets• Preparing your home• Communicating your plan with an out-of-area relative• Communicating with your service

EvacuationEvacuations are possible in our area. It is important to watch

the news and to be in touch with your chain of command aboutwhat to do. Active duty members who live on the installationwill evacuate when the Joint Base Commander (JBC) gives theorder, and individuals who live off the installation will evacuate

when civil authorities give the order and that order is followedwith the JBC’s order. Members will be paid to evacuate only ifthe JBC has given the order and only in accordance with thatorder. The JBC’s evacuation order will include the number ofmiles that members are authorized to travel and be paid for.

Don’t forget you must have a way to sign in to afpaas.af.milwhen you get to your destination to ensure accountability of youand your family. (See Accountability) Also, have copies ofimportant documents such as social security cards, proof of res-idency and insurance policies. Be sure to have your vehiclefilled with gas and keep plenty of cash with you as credit cardmachines and ATM’s may not work.

AccountabilityAll JB Charleston personnel and their dependents should be

familiar with their service's accountability system and know howto log-in from their personal computers. Dependents need toknow about the system and how to log-in so that the services canprovide any needed support during or after emergencies.

Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System,Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System, and ArmyDisaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System stan-dardize a method for the Air Force, Navy and Army to account,assess, manage, and monitor the recovery and reconstitutionprocess for personnel and their families affected and/or scatteredby a wide-spread catastrophic event. These systems providevaluable information to all levels of services' chains of com-mand, allowing commanders to make strategic decisions whichfacilitate a return to stability.

AFPAAS, NFAAS & ADPAAS allow our personnel to do thefollowing:

- Report Accounting Status- Update Contact/Location Information- Complete Needs Assessment- View Reference Information

AFPAAS: https://afpaas.af.milNFAAS: https://navyfamily.navy.milADPAAS: https://adpaas.army.mil

Hurricane season nearing - you should be prepared

The U.S. operates off a 5-tier system known as the Saffir-Simpson Scale for categorizing the severity of a storm and itspotential storm surge. Use the below for reference:

CAT 1 - Wind Speed 74 to 95 mph - Damage Minimal; somedamage to vegetation and signs

CAT 2 - Wind Speed 96 to 110 mph - Damage Moderate;damage to mobile homes, roofs, some flooding

CAT 3 - Wind Speed 111 to 130 mph - Damage Extensive;damage to small buildings, blockage on low-lying roads

CAT 4 - Wind Speed 131 to 155 mph - Damage Extreme;destruction to roofs and mobile homes, downed trees

CAT 5 - Wind Speed Over 155 mph - Damage Catastrophic;destruction to most buildings and vegetation and major roadsblocked due to flooding/damage

HURCON/TCCOR ScaleIn addition to the hurricane scale, Joint Base Charleston uses

the following notification system called HURCONs or HurricaneConditions to describe how long we have until damaging windswill arrive.

HURCON 5 - General Hurricane Season, 1 June – 30November

HURCON 4 - 58 mph within 96 hoursHURCON 3 - 58 mph within 72 hoursHURCON 2 - 58 mph within 48 hoursHURCON 1 - 58 mph within 24 hoursHURCON 1E - 58 mph winds occurring and other dangerous

condition associated w/storm are present. All outside activitystrictly prohibited.

HURCON 1R - Life threatening storm hazards have passedbut damage may persist. Only emergency responders and dam-age assessment personnel are released to move about

All Clear - Destructive winds have ceased. Begin recoveryoperations and listen to the radio or television for informationregarding resumption of work schedule and recall personnel asapproved by the wing commander

- - -How do you keep CATEGORY and HURCON separate?

Remember, “Count up in intensity/strength, count down to landfall.”

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a Web sitededicated to providing disaster information to the public. Visitwww.ready.gov for a full list of emergency supplies and how tomake a disaster plan. For area hurricane information, visithttp://www.charlestoncounty.org/. For evacuation information,visit http://www.scdot.org/getting/evacuation.aspx

Hurricanes DefinedTropical Storm: Once winds within a tropical system reach 39miles per hour and the distinct low pressure area is well definedby a rotating circulation, the system is considered a tropicalstorm and is given a name.Hurricane: Sustained winds exceeding 74 miles per hour orgreater, dangerously high water and rough seas.Hurricane Watch: Issued when hurricane conditions are a realpossibility for an area within 48 hours.Hurricane Warning: Issued when a hurricane is expectedwithin 36 hours. Begin precautionary action at once.

Watches & WarningsIt's important to know the difference between a hurricane

watch and a hurricane warning. Use the following for reference: • Hurricane Watch - Developing hurricane condition poses

a possible threat within 48 hours.• Hurricane Warning - Issued when winds of 74 mph or

higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specifiedcoastal area within 36 hours

A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerouslyhigh water or a combination of dangerously high water andexceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may beless than hurricane force.

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"The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane isfrom the storm surge."

Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm,over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surgeshould not be confused with storm tide.

Storm tide is defined as the water level rise due to the combi-nation of storm surge and the astronomical tide. This rise in waterlevel can cause extreme flooding in coastal areas particularlywhen storm surge coincides with normal high tide, resulting instorm tides reaching up to 20 feet or more in some cases. Forexample, if there is a normal high tide of 3 feet and a storm surgeof 15 feet, the storm tide would be 18 feet.

Wind driven waves are then superimposed on the storm tide.This combination of high winds and storm tide topped off withbattering waves can cause severe flooding in coastal areas, mak-ing the danger tremendous. Hurricane Hugo's storm tide was thehighest ever recorded on the East Coast at an estimated 20 feetjust north of Charleston!

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) will issue a newexperimental map this hurricane season in hopes of improv-ing decision-making for possible coastal evacuations from astorm. The storm surge forecast map will provide emergencymanagement officials and the public with a better idea ofwhere and how they could be affected by the surge brought bya hurricane. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

STORM SURGE SAFETY ACTIONS• Select the nearest possible evacuation destination, preferably

in your local area, and map out your route. Don’t get on the roadwithout a planned route, or place to go.Choose the home of the closest friend/relative not in a desig-

nated evacuation zone and discuss your plan with them beforehurricane season. - You may also choose a hotel/motel outside of the vulnerable

area. - If neither of these options is available, as a last resort, consid-

er the closest possible public shelter. Remember, with the excep-tion of the Coliseum in North Charleston, public shelters do notaccept pets.- Use the SC evacuation routes & reversal plans designated by

authorities and become familiar with your route by driving it

before an evacuation order is issued.• Special Needs Planning - If you have special needs, the fol-

lowing organizations can help you make a plan and register youfor emergency assistance:- Medical Needs - S.C. Department of Health and

Environmental Control (DHEC) at (843)953-0038 - Mobility & Other Special Needs - Disabilities Resource

Center at (843)225-5080• Prepare your home prior to leaving by boarding up doors and

windows, securing or moving indoors all yard objects, and turningoff all utilities. • If you live in an evacuation zone and are ordered to evacuate

by officials, do so as quickly as possible. Do not wait or delayyour departure, to do so will only increase your chances of beingstuck in traffic, or even worse, not being able to get out at all. • Expect traffic congestion and delays during evacuations. Plan

for significantly longer travel times than normal to reach yourintended destination; don't forget to take entertainment for the kids!• Stay tuned to a local radio or television station and listen

carefully for any advisories or specific instructions from localofficials. Monitor your NOAA Weather Radio.

HURRICANE HAZARDS - FLOODINGInland Flooding: "In the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, inland flooding

was responsible for more than half of the deaths associated withtropical cyclones in the United States."When it comes to hurricanes, wind speeds do not tell the whole

story. Hurricanes produce storm surges, tornadoes, and often themost deadly of all - inland flooding. While storm surge is always a potential threat, more people

have died due to inland flooding from 1970 - 2000. Intense rain-fall is not directly tied to the wind speed of hurricanes; in fact,some of the greatest rainfall amounts occur from weaker stormsthat drift slowly or stall over an area.

Inland flooding is the major threat from hurricanes for peopleliving inland and can be a major threat to communities hundredsof miles from the coast. Hurricane Floyd (1999) brought intense rains and record flood-

ing to the Eastern U.S. Of the 56 people who perished, 50drowned due to inland flooding.Tropical Storm Alberto (1994) drifted over the Southeast US

and produced torrential rainfall. Over 21 inches of rain fell inGeorgia; 33 people drowned and damage exceeded $750 million.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?• When you hear hurricane, think inland flooding. • Determine whether you live in a potential flood zone. • If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. • Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media. • Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. • Do not attempt to cross flowing water, before OR after a

storm! As little as six inches of water may knock an adult off theirfeet and cause you to lose control of your vehicle; twenty-fourinches will carry away most vehicles, to include pickup trucks andSUVs.- Remember, Turn Around, Don't Drown!• Get flood insurance; flood damage is NOT covered by regu-

lar homeowners insurance.- There is a 30-day waiting period after applying for flood

insurance.- The National Flood Insurance Program provides information,

maps and assistance finding an agent.

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Hurricane Hazards - Storm Surge and Flooding

High Winds: Hurricanes are classified using theSaffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale based on theirsustained wind speed. (See )

Tropical storm-force winds are strong enough tobe dangerous to those caught in them. For this rea-son, emergency managers plan on having their evac-uations complete and their personnel shelteredbefore the onset of tropical storm-force winds, nothurricane-force winds.

Hurricane-force winds can easily destroy build-ings and mobile homes. Debris such as signs, roof-ing material, and small items left outside becomeflying missiles in hurricanes. Extensive damage totrees, towers, water and underground utility lines(from uprooted trees), and fallen poles cause consid-erable disruption.High-rise buildings are also vulnerable to hurri-

cane-force winds, particularly at the higher levels

since wind speed tends to increase with height. Recentresearch suggests you should stay below the tenthfloor, but still above any floors at risk for floodingAs a general rule of thumb, the hurricane’s right

side (relative to the direction it is traveling) is themost dangerous part of the storm because of theadditive effect of the hurricane wind speed and speedof the larger atmospheric flow. The increased windson the right side increase the storm surge.Nonetheless, winds can stay above hurricanestrength well inland. Hurricane Hugo (1989), forexample, battered Charlotte, North Carolina (whichis 175 miles inland) with gusts to nearly 100 mph.

High Wind Safety Actions - as a hurricaneapproaches• Most mobile and manufactured homes are not

built to withstand hurricane force winds. Residents

of these types of homes should relocate to a nearbysafer structure once local officials issue a hurricaneevacuation order for their community. • Once a hurricane watch is issued, install your

window shutters or plywood panels. • When a hurricane warning is issued, finish

securing or bringing inside all outside objects, toinclude lawn furniture, which could become a pro-jectile in high winds. • Listen carefully for safety instructions from

local officials, and go to your designated “SafeRoom” when directed to do so. • Monitor NOAA Weather Radio. Visit

www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ for more information.• Do not leave your “Safe Room” until directed to

do so by local officials, even if it appears that thewinds calmed. Remember that there is little to nowind in the eye of a hurricane.

Hurricane Hazards – Destructive Winds

A Hurricane Watch is issued when hurri-cane conditions are a real possibility foran area within 48 hours. Here are somethings you should do to prepare for apossible Hurricane Warning:• Review your family disaster plan and

check your Emergency Supplies Kit to includefood and water supplies.• Review evacuation plans. Learn

safe routes inland and plan your evacua-tion route. Be ready to drive 20 to 50miles inland to locate a safe place.• Make sure the gas tank in your car

is full.• Make arrangements for pets, and iden-

tify pet-friendly hotels if you plan to evacuate• Refill prescription medications.

• Anchor or stow small boats.

• Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and gardentools; anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.• Remove outside antennas.• Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows.• Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when

absolutely necessary and close quickly.• Store drinking water in jugs, bottles and clean bathtubs.• Trim dead or weak branches from trees.• Stay tuned to local media and your Weather Alert Radio for

updates on the storm.If a Hurricane Warning IS announced, take these additional steps:• Store valuables such as jewelry, silverware, photos and scrap-

books in a safe place, such as a waterproof container on the highestlevel of your home.• Park your car in a sheltered area or on high ground.• Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for official

instructions.• Evacuate if the order is given.

• If you must stay at home, stay inside away from windows, sky-lights and glass doors.• Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries. Avoid using

open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source oflight.• If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power

"surge" when electricity is restored.• If officials order an evacuation:- Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for

washed-out bridges.- Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off

electricity and the main water valve.- Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going.- If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate

furniture to protect it from flooding, or move it to a higher floor.- Bring your pre-assembled Emergency Supplies Kit.- Bring blankets and sleeping bags if you are going to a shelter.- Lock your home and leave.

Hurricane safety information courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Emergency Management Office

Hurricane Watch: How to prepare for a possible warning

2015 Storm NamesAnaBill

ClaudetteDannyErikaFredGraceHenriIda

JoaquinKate

LarryMindy

NicholasOdettePeterRoseSam

TeresaVictorWanda

What if we have more than 21 storms? In that case, theNational Hurricane Center will turn to the Greek alphabetand we'll have Hurricanes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, etc.

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A deploying member may terminate a residential lease if they are tasked to support a mili-tary operation for a period of 90 days or more. Service members must deliver written noticeto the landlord, along with a copy of their orders. Delivery must be by hand, private businesscarrier or mailed, return receipt requested, to the landlord's address.. The effective date of ter-mination, after proper notice has been given, is 30 days after the first date on which the nextrental payment is due. If a member wishes to terminate an automobile lease, they must bedeploying for a period of 180 days or more. Notice must be given in the same manner as ter-minating a residential lease and the vehicle must be returned within 15 days of delivery ofnotice. If a member has not received his/her military orders, a signed memorandum for recordfrom the member's Commanding Officer is sufficient. Please contact your First Sergeant or thelegal office to obtain a MFR template for you and your commanding officer to complete.

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In the 1940s, Hank Williams had a #1 song titled, “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” This song is writtenabout a woman who cheated on her man–she made him miserable, and he predicts one dayshe’ll be miserable too. Why? Because there are negative consequences for every bad decisionwe make – certainly infidelity qualifies as a bad decision!

The choices we make determine, to a large extent, our happiness or our unhappiness, becausewe have to live with the consequences of our choices. That is not to say we have to make perfectchoices all of the time—it simply is not possible. However, it is possible to make good choiceswe can live with and grow from. And just one person having the courage to make the rightchoice can influence many others to also choose wisely. So avoid those sleepless nights andneedless tears by thinking before you act.

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CS2 Danyel Coleman -NAVCONBRIGCS1 Naomi Jackson - NAVCONBRIGLNC Andrea Navarro - NAVCONBRIGLS1 Mark Nash - NAVCONBRIGAO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIGBM2 Derik Stout - NAVCONBRIG LS2 Shadirah Widemond - NAVCONBRIGRP1 Tina Clevenger - NSASH3 Ed Dingle - NSAMA1 Ethan Holland - NSAMA1 Jessica Thurber - NSAMA2 Trey Smith - NSAHM4 Amanda Abrams - NHCCHM2 John Betts - NHCC HM3 Laquisha Byrd - NHCCHM2 Michelle Coltrane - NHCCHM2 Francis Edquid - NHCCHM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCCHN Melissa King - NHCC ET1 Brandon Allphin - NNPTCMMCS Brett Baldwin - NNPTCETC Tom Chase - NNPTC

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

Air Base SARC 843-817-8397

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

Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855

DOD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247

By Tiffany MizzellJoint Base Charleston – Weapons Station SARC

Take Back the Night is an international eventthat is organized in local communities with thepurpose of unifying women, men, and childrenin the awareness of violence against women,children and families. Since the 1970s in theUnited States, Take Back the Night has focusedon eliminating sexual and domestic violence inall forms. Thousands of colleges, domestic vio-lence shelters, and rape crisis centers have heldevents all over the country.

The first Take Back the Night event beganin England in 1877 as a women joined togeth-er to protest against the violence and fearwomen encountered walking the streets atnight. Based upon this event a similar eventwas organized in Germany in 1973 as aresponse to a series of sexual assaults, rapesand murders. Five years later the first U.S.Take Back Night

March was held in San Francisco, Ca.; morethan 5,000 women from 30 states participated.Since that time, Take Back the Night marchesand events have been held internationally in allparts of the world. The Take Back the NightMarch is a way for communities to cometogether in a collective voice to call attention tothe issue of sexual violence against all.

The local rape crisis center, People AgainstRape, is hosting a two-part Take Back theNight event series. On April 2, 2015 servicemembers, college students, advocates andcommunities member came together for amarch, candlelight vigil and survivor speakout in downtown Charleston. On April 26,2015, PAR will be hosting Take Back theNight at Marion Square from 2 to 5 p.m.Participants will enjoy live entertainment,activities, Clothesline Project, informationaltables and food truck. For more informationcontact the local rape crisis center atwww.peopleagainstrape.org.

Take Back the Night

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Joint Base Charleston Chiefs pose for a group photo with newly promoted chiefs and chiefselects April 11, 2015, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The intent ofthe ceremony is to honor the chief master sergeants and their families for achieving thisimpressive milestone in their careers.

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

2015 Chief Recognition Ceremony

Airmen, civilians and family members from the Holocaust Remembrance committee pose fora group photo behind 1,000 pinwheels April 12, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. HolocaustRemembrance Day is Thursday April 16, 2015 and the pinwheels represent the six million vic-tims of the Holocaust. The pinwheels will be displayed as a memorial for a week on the cornerof Hill and O’Neil Blvd.

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Remembering Holocaust victims


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By MC2 Jason PastrickNaval Nuclear Power Training Command

Service members stationed at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C., held the fourth bi-annual SexualAssault Prevention and Response kickball tourna-ment April 11, 2015 at Locklear Park in GooseCreek to highlight April as Sexual AssaultAwareness and Prevention Month.

Thirty-five teams with 420 participants competedin the bracketed matchup to raise awareness andincrease discussions about sexual assault prevention.

"Sexual assault prevention and awareness is soimportant not only in April but throughout the yearbecause we all have a duty to help eliminate thishorrific crime that impacts all of us," said TiffanyMizzell, JB Charleston Weapons Station SexualAssault Response Coordinator. "By raising aware-ness we hope that individuals who feel silenced willbe encouraged to share their story, so we can helpthem in the healing process."

Commands at JB Charleston are scheduled tohold several SAAPM events throughout April,including a volleyball tournament, dodge ball tour-nament, color run, information booths, a clothingdrive with proceeds benefiting Medical Universityof South Carolina and t-shirt sales with proceedsbenefiting People Against Rape.

"[Sexual assault] is such an important topic, andthese events are really a fantastic way to get peopletalking about a topic that may be difficult for some toapproach otherwise," said Master Chief ElectronicsTechnician Ronald Nagy, Naval Nuclear PowerTraining Command command master chief.

In addition to focusing needed attention on sexu-al assault, service members appreciate SAAPM as away to bond with their chain of command outside oftheir normal classroom or work center environment.New recruits get a chance to team up with chiefsand officers reaching for a common goal.

"Sexual Assault Awareness and PreventionMonth gives us all the opportunity to be educated insexual assault awareness and be unified in our sup-port of survivors" said Mizzell.

"It was really fun seeing our seniors outside therole we normally see them in," said Machinist'sMate 3rd Class Aaron Nuttle, NNPTC Student. "Wegot to play with the NNPTC CMC which was reallyfun; it's just really cool to see everyone outside ofthe schoolhouse - to see them as real people."

Twelve SAPR staff and Command VictimAdvocates volunteered during the event by sellingSAPR merchandise, coordinating teams and man-ning information tables where service memberswere able to ask questions in a casual setting.

"It's important that everyone sees our faces - toknow that we're here and what we look like," saidHospital Corpsman 3rd Class Amanda Abrams,SAPR VA. "It shows how committed their com-mand is, how committed their installation is and,especially, how committed their peers are to reduc-ing the number of sexual assaults among us."

For more information regarding the SAPR pro-gram or to find out how you can help fight sexualassault, contact the Joint Base Charleston WeaponsStation 24-hour SAPR hotline at 843-478-8615 orvisit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SAPRJBCWS.

Kickball Tournament Raises SAPR Awareness

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command staff member Senior Chief Machinist’sMate Brett Baldwin kicks the ceremonial first pitch thrown by NNPTC CommandMaster Chief Ronald Nagy at the 2015 Sexual Assault Awareness and PreventionMonth kickball tournament April 11, 2015 held at Locklear Park on Joint BaseCharleston Weapons Station. More than 400 service members gathered to dis-cuss and raise awareness of sexual assault.

U.S. Navy photos / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick

Joint Base Charleston Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team members posewith the 2015 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month kickball tournamentchampions at Locklear Park on Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, April 11, 2015.

Glenn Easterby, Joint Base Charleston deputy firechief; Greg Russell, JB Charleston assistant firechief; Chief Master Sgt. David Rose, JB Charlestonfire chief; Steve Westermann, Center for PublicSafety Excellence, Inc., chairman; James Copeland,JB Charleston deputy fire chief; and Jim Podolski, AirForce fire chief, pose with the plaque the JBCharleston Fire Department earned when theCommission on Fire Accreditation Internationalpanel approved their accreditation at the CaribeRoyale Hotel and Convention Center near Orlando,Fla., March 15, 2015.

JB Charleston Fire Departmentearns accreditation


EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness

Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information,call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

April 20-24/ Operation - Employment (OPR EMPL): These hour-long class-

es are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability intoday's challenging job market. Classes ranging from career researchand resume writing to salary negotiation, interviewing, education &scholarships, job fairs, job search, federal employment, dressing for

success, and social networking/reputation management are available.Call to schedule yourself for the specific classes you need.

April 22/ A “Good Credit—I Want That!” webinar will be held from 9 to

10 a.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learnwhat it takes to reach a great score.

April 24/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.

to 2 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medicalrecords) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston– Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must besigned NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop thatyou plan to attend.

April 29/ A “PCS: Moving Made Easy” workshop will be held from 9:30

to 11 a.m. Learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly./ MANDATORY TAP Pre-separation Briefings will be provided

for separatees and Retirees from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. DID YOUKNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retire-ment, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counsel-ing up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service membercan receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS.This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” toleave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior toattending the Transition GPS Workshop.

Notices/ SPECIAL EVENT; Ray Semko, The D*I*C*E Man and Mr.

Joseph Butta Jr.: Join us at the Air Base Theater April 27, 2015 from8 a.m. to 4 p.ms as Air Mobility Command is providing two expert

speakers, Ray Semko D*I*C*E Man and Joseph Butta Jr., to discussworld security and issues related to the Middle East. All personnelare encouraged to attend this very important event. These presenta-tion can help Joint Base Charleston personnel gain knowledge aboutsome of the things impacting the world today.

/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic isin urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assemblingworkshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loanlocker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity tolearn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume!Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, liketo help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - wework around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteeropportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick updonations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR).

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist allService members, Veterans, and family members who may havequestions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 0730-1630 M-F, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or requestmore information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB)office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. Forwalk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503,room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

/ The Airman & Family Readiness Center's Discovery Room'sopen hours of operation have changed to 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Monday through Friday. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Air Baseand Weapons Station libraries for their afterhours needs.

EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support

Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, WeaponsStation, unless otherwise specified. For more information, callFFSC at 794-7480 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

April 20/ Home Selling: 2:30 - 4 p.m. Are you selling your home soon?

Selling a home can be difficult, let us help. Join this workshop togain the tools you may need to successfully sell your property.

April 22/ Military Spouse 101: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spouses, welcome to the

military. Being a military spouse can be a challenging adventure.

Join the Military Spouse 101 class and meet other military spouses.You will learn military culture such as acronyms, ranks, chain ofcommand, core values and how to adjust to the military lifestyle.

April 23/ Smooth Move: 9 a.m. - noon. Relocating soon? If so, learn

from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. Youdo not need orders to attend.

April 30/ VA Disability Claim Workshop: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop

is broken down into two sections: From 0800-0930, the VA represen-tative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Membersare welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevantto their current situation.

/ Naval Health Clinic Charleston will be closed to patients April30, 2015. The clinic will be open to staff only, so that NHCCemployees can attend job training. NHCC will reopen to patientsduring normal business hours May 1, 2015.

Notices/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culmi-

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

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all

Service members, Veterans, and family members who may havequestions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 0730-1630 M-F, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or requestmore information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB)office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. Forwalk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503,room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

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

/ Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family SupportCenter offers assistance to transferring service members and theirfamilies by providing information on their next assignment viaMilitary Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settledvia a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine,copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer sys-tem called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date informationon most military duty stations and communities.

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

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

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