By Michael Dukes315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Hundreds of family members and friendswaited anxiously in a packed Joint BaseCharleston Passenger Terminal for a 747 charterjet carrying nearly 100 Airmen from the 560thRed Horse Squadron returning from a six-monthdeployment April 11, 2013.

The Air Force reservists have been deployedas part of the the 557th Expeditionary Red HorseSquadron since November and were responsiblefor heavy construction projects at variousMiddle Eastern locations. This marks the firstdeployment for the newly formed squadron,which started operations Nov. 1, 2008.

"These ‘horsemen’ have done some amazingwork," said Lt. Col. Joseph Swaim, 560th RHScommander. "Much of this could not be possiblewithout the support of the family back home –the wives, husbands, moms and dads that makethings possible for these men and women to dowhat they did."

Reserve leadership was the first to welcomethe troops back home. Col. James Fontanella,315th Airlift Wing commander, and CommandChief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning joined Lt. Col.Swaim, and his 560th RHS chiefs, ChiefMaster Sgt. James Hampton and Chief MasterSgt. Tonya Blythe at the side of the jet. Col.Timothy Lamb, 622nd Civil Engineer Groupcommander at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga.

also was on hand to welcome the Airmen backhome.

Family members holding up welcome homesigns cheered as the first returning Airmen in redhats stepped out the jet's door and made theirway down the stairs to the tarmac. One signread: "We are so Proud of You Welcome Home,"

and another read: "We Miss Our Hero." Othersigns and banners had similar cheerful mes-sages – many, no doubt, made by the tiny handsof these Airmen's children. Tears of joy stainedthe cheeks of some of the loved ones as theyjumped up and down waving.

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Senior Airman Dominick Thompson, 560th Red Horse Squadron, hugs his wife after returning from the unit’s first six month deployment April, 11,2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Air Force reservists have been deployed as part of the the 557th Expeditionary Red Horse Squadron sinceNovember and were responsible for heavy construction projects at various Middle Eastern locations.

Members of the 560th Red Horse Squadron walk towards their friends and family members afterreturning from deployment to the Southwest Asia region April 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – AirBase, S.C. The group arrived back home to a cheering crowd of family and friends.

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By Keith Thompson, Jr. 628th Civil Engineer Squadron ConservationProgram Manager

On April 22, Joint Base Charleston will jointhe rest of the world in celebrating the 43rdobservance of Earth Day. Started in 1970, EarthDay was the idea of U.S. Senator GaylordNelson of Wisconsin. Nelson was very cog-nizant of environmental issues plaguing ourcountry and started an effort in the early 1960'sto increase environmental awareness. He alsoinspired a conservation tour for President JohnF. Kennedy in 1963, but it was not until 1969,that he developed the idea for what was tobecome Earth Day.

Nelson took notice of the campus activism ofthe late 1960's and believed that if he could cap-ture that energy and focus it toward grass-rootsawareness of urgent environmental issues, he

could make a difference. Hence, Earth Day wasborn. It is estimated that as many as 20 millionAmericans took part in the first Earth Day April22, 1970.

The Air Force has adopted the theme of"Conserve Today, Secure Tomorrow," for thisyear's Earth Day. In the spirit of this theme, JointBase Charleston recognizes our responsibility topreserve the environment for future generationsand continue to find ways to reduce waste andpollution while still accomplishing our mission.

In the past, Joint Base Charleston has alsoreached out to the local community to demon-strate our commitment to the environment. Forthe past 17 years, the base has held an Earth Daycelebration on base to instill the importance ofenvironmental stewardship for local school chil-dren. Unfortunately, budget constraints will pre-vent the base from having the event this year.

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Commentary by Master Sgt. John Pryhoda373rd Training Squadron Detachment chief

Reflect upon this statement for a moment …“The past is a foreign country; they do thingsdifferently there.” - L.P. Hartley, British novelistand short story writer

How often have you heard someone say,“This is the way we’ve always done it?”

People often take the same actions in lifebecause they are comfortable doing so; yet this

approach does nothing to help move them for-ward. We have to realize that life is a series ofbuilding blocks and each opportunity is achance to make a difference in our own lives orsomeone else’s.

Consider where you were 10 years ago, fiveyears ago, one year ago, or even six monthsago; think about what you had to learn or over-come to get where you are today. This reflectionprobably entails both positive and negativemoments; however, understanding how you

dealt with things and the consequences youractions generated from those experiences is thekey to growing. Realize that each success isreally a door to bring forth the next journey.

Make today a turning point in your life.Challenge yourself to look for new ways toapproach all you do at every moment. Don’tsettle for mediocrity, give your best and don’tsettle for less.

“The past is a foreign country, you have thepower to learn from it and do things differently!”

Diamond Tip: Are you doing your best?

Commentary by Master Sgt. Tony Crerar628th Force Support Squadron first sergeant

I used to be the guy that came off the flight linecovered in oil, grease and fuel, totally disgruntledwith anyone working in an air-conditioned office.You know them, Military Personnel Section,Services, Medical, Finance, whoever. I’d think tomyself, “How hard could it be to work in a placelike that?”

I was working in the rain, snow, cold, 100-plusdegree temperatures and not being able to eatlunch unless I brought my own food and I wasworking weekends. Yup! I disliked those Airmen,they were “Nonners” (anyone who doesn’t workon the flight-line.)

This is my first time being on the side of“supporting the mission.” For more than 16years, I had something to do with the mission;fixing jets, training future maintainers, deployingat a moment’s notice. Now, I’m on the otherside; how hard could this be? As the late, greatHarry Caray, American baseball broadcaster

would say, “HOLY COW!” My eyes have opened

wide. The support side of thebase consists of multiplesquadron’s; Force Support,Logistics, Readiness, CivilEngineer, Security Forces …that’s not a bad line-up for asupport group … and Ididn’t even name all of them.

You may think all thesesquadron’s/groups on the628th side just sit in air-con-ditioned offices, pushingpaperwork, seeing patientsand working the gate. Whatyou don’t see is all thedeployments these squadron members go on,manning shortages, time away from families,stress in the work place and dealing with cus-tomers every day. I know it’s tough on the flight-line; been there, done that. I don’t think it is anyeasier on this side of the fence.

Sometimes I think about if all I hadto do is work on a jet on the flight line,well, that might not be so bad at times.It doesn’t talk back, raise its voice, writeInteractive Customer Evaluation com-ments, and no Inspector General com-plaints. I’m sure some of the customersand service members in the 628th AirBase Wing would enjoy working on anaircraft from time to time.

I know there are some job differ-ences and I’m sure I will hear aboutthis article from the maintainers I usedto work with. But now I’ve seen thingsfrom the other side of the fence, and Ihave a new respect for the support sideof the Air Force. I remember being a

young Airman and noncommissioned officer andhearing leadership tell everyone, “Everybody’sjob is equally important to the mission.” I doubtedthose statements for years. Now I’m seeing thetruth in that statement first hand. Thank you allfor what you give to the mission.

Diamond Tip: A new look at support!

Master Sgt. Tony Crerar

Commentary by Retired Gen. Steve LorenzU.S. Air Force Academy Endowment President

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – As aleader, you must always be observant of what isgoing on around you. Literally you need toobserve, listen and sense in a 360 degree circle inreal time. To truly be effective, you need to haveyour radar up and running at all times becauseyou never know when you can make a difference.

Recently, I was walking to my car after a meet-ing with the Air Force Academy Director ofAthletics and I chanced upon a cadet walkingback to the cadet area. She seemed deep inthought and very preoccupied. I turned and askedher how she was doing. I could tell she was think-ing, "who is this stranger and I don't have time totalk to him."

I persisted and once again asked how she was doing. She said "fine", but I could tell something was

wrong. I introduced myself and reminded her thatI had talked about leadership with her cadet classabout six months before. She seemed to remem-ber and then finally told me about her recent aca-demic and discipline challenges. I listened care-fully, paused and related to her some similar chal-lenges I faced 40 years before when I was cadet.We talked about the struggles of having to studyharder to make better grades, and that when youbreak the rules you must be a leader and acceptthe consequences of your bad decisions. I askedher what her personal goals were and she said shewanted to graduate from the Academy and be

commissioned an officer in the Air Force. I remember all those many years ago when I

was restricted to my room studying and servingconfinements. I would get depressed and startfeeling sorry for myself. To keep my motivationup, I would look at a picture of my class ring andremind myself why I was at the Academy. Ithelped me on my darkest days. This cadet wasstill a year away from ordering her ring, so I gaveher my tie tack which had the Air Force symbolon it. I told her that she must never give up on hergoal and that when she was down in the monthsto come, she should hold that small Air Forcesymbol in her hand and let it remind her why shewas at the Academy. She took it, said thank youand said she had to get back to class. As shewalked away, I realized that I never even got hername. I told my wife about this encounter and putthis chance meeting out of my mind.

However, much to my surprise, two days later Ireceived an e-mail from the cadet's father. In partit said:

"Hello Mr. Lorenz, I have not had the honor ofmeeting you, but...my daughter, though, has hadthe opportunity. You see, my daughter was thecadet you came across two days ago outsideClune Arena. Although you may believe it was achance encounter, she believes it was somethingquite different. Her exact words to her mother andI was that running into you was "a sign." Whatyou told her and said to her had a huge impact onher, one that she will never forget. You helped herto reaffirm her commitment to the Academy and

why she went there. After a hard day with somedifficult conversations and the normal strugglesthat most cadets face, she was starting to questionwhether she belonged at the Academy. Suddenly,you appeared, and were kind and compassionateenough to realize she was in need of a sympathet-ic person who could relate to her. Your conversa-tion impacted her greatly, and she left yourencounter more determined and intent on graduat-ing because she received (your message) whenshe needed it most. Her mother and I live close to650 miles away. We couldn't be there for her atthat moment, but we want to thank you for takingthe time to stop and help someone in need. Takingtime and having the patience to listen, be under-standing, sympathetic, and impacting a stranger'slife forever. This is not an exaggeration, but a factwe feel strongly about. There was a reason youwere there to help her and, for that, we willalways be thankful to you. We just wanted you toknow the influence you had on our daughter andthat you made a difference in her life that day...Thank you again!"

Let me emphasize that this story is not about me.I was just there and asked the cadet how she wasdoing. It is about observing those around you andmaking a difference when you least expect it. If youare observant, even chance encounters provide anopportunity to make a difference in someone's life.So, the next time you are out among people, even ifyou are just walking down the street, take the timeto notice each one as an individual. You may havethe chance to make a huge difference.

Lorenz on Leadership: A chance encounter

Commentary by Amaani LyleAir Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – With budgets shrinking, AirForce leaders are calling on Airmen to share theirbest money-saving ideas through the Every DollarCounts campaign.

In the wake of sequestration, the initiativemarks a cultural shift that empowers Airmen tofind and recommend areas for savings that may beused to support readiness needs, said Air ForceVice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer.

Beginning May 1, Airmen can submit theircost-reducing ideas via the Airmen Powered byInnovation websites while at home, the office oron their smartphone. Links to those sites will bereleased soon.

Both uniformed and civilian Air Force mem-bers can participate in the month-long open callfor ideas and share their creative and efficientways to save money and time.

"When things get tough, Airmen figure out away to get it done," Spencer said. "We have someof the most innovative folks in the world, so Iknow there are ideas about how we can do thingsbetter."

Spencer's resource management and budget-related background amplifies the urgency to minethose ideas.

"We stopped flying one-third of Air Forceactive duty combat-coded fighter squadrons inApril, and we're projected to slow down or stopthe flow of aircraft and engines in the depots,"Spencer said.

Furthermore, he said, the Air Force must trimabout $11 billion in the last half of fiscal year2013. Additionally, our overseas contingencyoperations funding is almost $2 billion short sowe have to make up that difference as well.

And the challenge is compounded by thesequester timeline, which officially began March 1.

"We have to squeeze a year's worth of cuts intoabout six months," Spencer said of the Air Forcebudget. "So there's a lot of money to be taken outof our budget in a short period of time ... I'venever seen anything quite like it."

Airmen at every level should feel less encum-bered by perhaps dated or unnecessary Air ForceInstructions or guidelines when brainstormingcost-cutting measures, the general said.

"Airmen Powered by Innovation means go intothat file of good ideas that were maybe 'too hardto do,' pull them out and submit them," Spencer

declared. "If it's a good idea and requiresan Air Force Instruction change, then we'llsee if we can do that."

Spencer wants Airmen to submit theirideas regardless of the idea's potential sav-ings.

"Whether it's $500, $1 million or $30million, we want to hear it because thosedollars add up," he said.

"We're taking every angle we can tomanage our money and 'buy' as much mis-sion as we can," he said. "In that sense,every Airman, whether they're at a wing

or headquarters can help."Spencer said the Every Dollar Counts

campaign does not just focus on our wings butincludes those large centrally managed accountsas well.

"The Centralized Asset Management Office atWright Patterson AFB manages the money wespend on flying hours, sustaining space operationsand depot operations -- over $16 billion -- sowe're taking a close review of that account todetermine how we can stretch those dollars.

"This is an opportunity to not only look athomegrown ideas, but broader ideas that affectthe larger Air Force as well."

The general expressed optimism in quicklyfinding solutions through ideas.

"Innovation is what we're all about," Spencersaid. "This is our family and we're going to getthrough this because we've got great Airmen tohelp see us through this."

'Every dollar counts' ushers in new savings culture

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For nearly 70 years, U.S. Army battle tanks have restedquietly on German soil – that is, until March 18th, when theyembarked for the U.S. The 22 Abrams tanks returned to theU.S. from Germany aboard American roll-on, roll-off vesselHonor of the Arc April 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston -Weapons Station, S.C.

"We're conducting business as usual with performing thisoperation," said U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Turner, 841stTransportation Battalion operations officer. "It is an honor tobe recognizing the closing of a chapter and having the 841stTransportation Battalion as part of it."

The departure of the last Abrams tanks coincides with thedeactivation of two of the Army's heavy brigades in Germany.The 170th Infantry Brigade in Baumholder disbanded in2012. On March 18, the remaining tanks were loaded at the21st Theater Sustainment Command's railhead inKaiserslautern, Germany where they then made the journey tothe shipping port in Bremerhaven, Germany.

"After nearly seven decades of being assigned in Europe,it's an honor for the 841st Transportation Battalion to receiveand offload the final shipment of Abrams battle tanks at TCDock Joint Base Charleston and onward moved to their finaldestination on the west coast," said Sgt. Maj. Marvin Bonner,841st Transportation Battalion sergeant major. "As the mili-tary continues to downsize its forces and restructure, it is def-initely the end of an era in Europe Command."

The tanks arrived on the European continent beginning onD-Day in France June 6, 1944. By September of that year, thefirst tanks from the 5th Armored Division had pushed forwardinto Germany. After World War II, the majority of theSherman tanks used were sent back to the United States.

During the Korean War, a new surge of U.S. tanks arrived

in Germany to act as a defense force to protect WesternEurope from the Soviet threat. Tanks remained in Germanythroughout the years to deploy in support of missions in the

Middle East. At its peak, Germany was home to 20 U.S.armored divisions, which amounts to about 6,000 tanks.

841st TB receives Abrams Tanks

Contractors work to attach a tow bar onto an Abrams tank to pull out of the Honor of Arc, an American roll-on and roll-off vesselApril 10, 2013, at the TC Dock at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The 841st Transportation Battalion received andoffloaded the final shipment of Abrams battle tanks to be moved to the West Coast. It ended the 69-year history of the United StatesArmy having their main battle tanks on German soil.

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A contractor tows an Abrams tank from Honor of Arc, an American roll-on and roll-off vessel April 10, 2013, at the TC Dock at JointBase Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C.

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Joint Base Charleston to celebrate Earth Day - continued from Page 1However, the base still sponsored an essay,

poster and mural contest for local fifthgraders to continue our outreach efforts.Awards will be presented to winners fromeach school, as well as, to overall winners.

Joint Base Charleston has also been recog-nized as having one of the bestEnvironmental Management Systems in theAir Force. This EMS has been developed onthe base's environmental policy whichexpresses our commitment to maintain com-pliance, reduce pollution and to continuallyimprove our environmental stewardship. Theacronym CARES summarizes the base envi-ronmental policy:

• Comply with all applicable laws, regula-tions and executive orders

• Achieve continuous improvement in en-vironmental performance over and aboveregulatory and legislative requirements

• Reduce pollution and work in partnershipwith all stakeholders to promote pollutionprevention

• Environmental excellence in all we doand integrate environmental information intoall levels of management

• Sustain the mission by protecting our nat-ural infrastructure to ensure adequate resourcecapability for the warfighter through the mini-mization of encroachment and the protectionof human health and the environment

A conscious effort has been made to edu-cate all levels of JB Charleston and to makeall personnel aware of the above philosophy,

whether they are active duty, Reserve, civil-ian employees or contractors. Joint BaseCharleston has several established goals forreductions in energy usage, water consump-tion and fuel use. These goals are expected tobe reached by the end of fiscal year 2015.

To date, the base has met and in some casesexceeded these goals. For energy usage, thegoal was a 30 percent reduction and as of theend of last quarter, JB Charleston hadachieved a 38.8 percent reduction in energyusage. For water, our goal was to reduce ourconsumption by 16 percent and as of the endof last quarter, we had realized a reduction inwater usage of 55 percent.

And finally, JB Charleston has a goal of areducing petroleum based fuel use by 20 per-

cent. Through the end of last quarter, the basehad reduced usage of petroleum-based fuelsin government-owned vehicle by an impres-sive 42 percent. This shows that if we all pulltogether as on unified force, we can make adifference.

As Earth Day approaches, take a lookaround at the bountiful natural resources thathave been entrusted to our care and try toincorporate the above ideals into all that youdo. Countless opportunities exist both on JBCharleston and in the local area for hiking,biking, nature tours, bird watching, huntingand fishing. Whether the uniform you wear isblue or green, try to think "green" every dayin both your professional and home life andstrive to make every day "Earth Day."

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WASHINGTON – In a con-tinuing effort to meet theDepartment of Defense fundingtargets in the FY12 President'sBudget and re-balance the civil-ian workforce, approximately60 Air Force installations willimplement civilian Reduction inForce authorities effectivethrough about Aug. 23, to assistin the placement of employeesnot assigned against fundedpositions (termed "surplusemployees").

These actions started inFY12 and are not related to the currentsequestration actions.

To meet the funding targets in the FY12President's Budget, the Air Force wasrequired to reduce more than 16,000 civilianpositions. The Air Force was able to success-fully reduce approximately 15,000 positionsminimizing adverse impact to civilian person-nel, but now needs to use RIF authorities,which will provide options to help place mostof the remaining civilians on unfunded posi-tions.

RIF procedures allow greater flexibilitiesfor employees to be placed at their installa-tions and still retain their grade or pay. Inaddition, the use of RIF procedures allows foreligible employees who cannot immediatelybe placed in local vacancies to be registeredin the Priority Placement Program (PPP).

"Voluntary efforts to balance the civilianworkforce in FY12 have gotten us significant-ly closer to funded levels, but we still have away to go in placing the number of surplusemployees to funded vacancies, and RIFauthorities will enable us to achieve thatgoal," said Brig. Gen. Gina Grosso, the direc-tor of force management policy for the AirForce. "The Air Force recognizes and strivesto balance the invaluable contributions of our

civilian workforce with the fiscal realitiesunder which the Department of Defense andthe government as a whole are operating. Wecontinue to focus on minimizing the impacton our current civilian workforce and theirfamilies."

As the Air Force continues to shape thework force, starting the RIF procedures willprovide installations greater flexibilities tofurther realign and rebalance the civilianforce.

"Usually a reduction in force has negativeperception, but the use of RIF procedures willallow many employees to be retained andcontinue employment with the Air Force,"Grosso said. "We want to assure everyoneinvolved with this process that we remaincommitted to minimizing the impacts duringthese times of transition."

The processes available use reduction inforce procedures to determine employeeplacement rights into vacancies as well asprovide the flexibility to waive qualificationsto create more placement options.

RIF implementation is separate from cur-rent sequestration actions.

For information about civilian employ-ment, reduction in force and other personnelissues, visit the Air Force Personnel Servicewebsite at https://mypers.af.mil.

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By Ensign Jacqui WenglerNaval Education and Training CommandPublic Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Active duty Navychief petty officers (E7-E9) can have a posi-tive effect on the next generation of Sailors byparticipating in the 2013 AdvancementExamination Readiness Reviews, announcedin Naval Administrative Message 095/13,released April 12.

This latest NAVADMIN details the sched-ule for panels held during the months of Aprilthrough September at the Naval Educationand Training Professional Development andTechnology Center at Saufley Field inPensacola, Fla.

Depending on the number of ratings cov-ered, AERR panels are one to two weeks inlength and held throughout the year.Contributors serve as fleet subject matterexperts for their respective ratings to reviewand validate E4-E7 advancement exams andthe associated banks of questions.Participants will receive temporary additionalduty orders from their parent command, paidfor by NETPDTC.

"We leverage the experience of FSMEsfrom schoolhouses and learning centers, aswell as Chiefs from a variety of platforms andsea commands at each AERR," said StephanieCannon, enlisted exam team leader at theNavy Advancement Center. "Each chiefselected to participate in an AERR will tellyou that what we do is very challenging work,but also will explain how rewarding it is to bea part of the process that helps the Navyadvance the most qualified Sailors."

Chief Petty Officer Justin Coryell, leadingchief petty officer for the TrainingManagement division at the NavalMeteorology and Oceanography Professional

Development Center in Gulfport, Miss.,recently participated in his thirdAerographer's Mate AERR.

"After taking many advancement examsduring my career, I wanted to help updatethem to better benefit my Sailors," saidCoryell. "I have no doubt that this experiencehas given me a sense of appreciation for theexams and the amount of work put into them."

Nominations to attend an AERR must beendorsed by the chief petty officer's com-manding officer or officer in charge, as wellas the command master chief, senior chief orchief of the boat, before submission to NET-PDTC. NETPDTC will coordinate withrespective rating learning centers and com-munity sponsors to select the best nominees.Selections of FSMEs for the AERRs are nor-mally made 45 days prior to each panel, andselectees will be notified by NETPDTC viae-mail.

Senior Chief Petty Officer Allan Crabbeand Senior Chief Petty Officer MichaelMadine, both staff members at the Center forNaval Aviation Technical Training, have eachparticipated in more than four AERRs.

"The opportunity to make an impact on theexams for Sailors' advancement has given methe opportunity of being able to reach out tothe fleet," said Crabbe.

"It's hard work with long hours, but the endresult is very rewarding," added Madine.

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Chief Master Sgt. James Donnelly, 560th Red Horse Squadron, kisses his fiancé after returning fromthe unit’s first six-month deployment to the Southwest Asia region, April 11, 2013, at Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base, S.C. The group arrived back home to a cheering crowd of family and friends.

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Senior Airman Michael Blankenship, 560th Red Horse Squadron, embraces hiswife Krystal and son Landon after returning from the unit’s first six monthdeployment April, 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Air Forcereservists have been deployed as part of the the 557th Expeditionary RedHorse Squadron since November and were responsible for heavy constructionprojects at various Middle Eastern locations.

U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

The Patriot • April 19, 20136 JB CHS NEWS

By Airman 1st Class Tom BradingJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Moving to a new base brings many challenges, but theone on most parents minds is enrolling their children into anew school system. To ease the stress, educating yourself onschool enrollment can make the process as easy as one …two … three.

“Families should bring an unofficial copy of their chil-dren’s school records when they register at their newschool,” said Christopher Gerry, Joint Base CharlestonSchool Liaison officer. “Parents or guardians will then signrelease paperwork allowing their child’s official records tobe sent to the new school.”

Having the unofficial transcript on hand when enrollinghelps ensure proper placement of the child in the event offi-cial records are delayed.

EnrollmentChildren who will be 5-years old on or before Sept. 1

must register for kindergarten. Children who will be 4-yearsold on or before Sept. 1 may be eligible for pre-school, butstrict guidelines apply. Contact the school in your attendancezone for requirements, available slots and eligibility to attend.

Documentation needed for enrollment:• Student’s birth certificate• Proof of residence, normally two sources such as a water

or electric bill, cable bill, mortgage or rental agreement.• Completed S.C. Immunization Form (DHEC 1148), pro-

vided by a physician (30 days allowed for completion)• Student’s Social Security card• School records from previous school, if available• Special Education records (IEP/504), if applicable• Proof of guardianship, if applicable

• Latest report card, if possible For additional information on documentation, contact the

school you plan to attend or the local district office.

ImmunizationsThe requirements on immunizations vary from state to

state. However, the 628th Medical Group clinic is able toassist with proper immunizations required for South Carolina.

Call 963-6714 for the Medical Group at JB Charleston –Air Base, or 794-6000 for the Naval Health Clinic at JBCharleston – Weapons Station. They will complete DHECForm 1148 (required for enrollment in the South Carolinaschool system.)

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may contact the South Carolina Office ofExceptional Children at 1-866-628-0910or visit http://ed.sc.gov/agency/ac/Exceptional-Children. Addition assis-tance is available through the JBCharleston Exceptional Family MemberProgram Coordinator and the SchoolLiaison Officer. They can be reached at963-4406.

Home SchoolFor information on homeschooling in

South Carolina, visit the homeschoolingsection of the South Carolina State Department of Educationwebpage, and contact the School Liaison Officer

Additional options parents might be interested in includethe South Carolina Public Charter School District, privateschools, virtual schools, and adult education.

Information on charter schools can be found by visitinghttp://www.sccharter.com/. If you’re interested in enrollingyour child into a private school, the greater Charleston areaprovides a great number, and the Tri-County AdmissionsCouncil provides more insight for schools in the area. TheBase Education Center can provide more information onadult education.

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U.S. Air Force graphic / Senior Airman Dennis SloanThe first step to enrolling your children into school is contacting the school andpreparing yourself.

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Airmen at workJoint Base Charleston holds total force exercise

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George GoslinSenior Airman Edward Bachelor (right) and Senior Airman Michael Bowker, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, prepare to perform preflight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III dur-ing a training exercise April 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Thirteen C-17s participated in the exercise which included airdrops, aerial refueling and low-level tactical training.The exercise is a total-force effort with aircrews consisting of active-duty Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing and 315th AW and completed more than 600 training requirements in a single day.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George GoslinC-17 Globemaster IIIs taxi towards the runway for takeoff during a training exercise April 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston– Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George GoslinChief Master Sgt. Jeanette King, 437th Operations Group superin-tendent, marshals in a k-loader to load cargo during a trainingexercise April 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis SloanA C-17 Globemaster III performs an aerial drop over the North Auxiliary Airfield during a train-ing exercise April 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis SloanAn aircrew member from the 437th Airlift Wing boards a C-17 Globemaster III during a trainingexercise April 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis SloanA C-17 Globemaster III performs an aerial drop over the North Auxiliary Airfield duringa training exercise April 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George GoslinJoint Base Charleston personnel perform a foreign object debris walkafter participating aircraft took off during a training exercise April 10,2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, gathers with Airmen from Dorm 473during the Dorm Challenge, April 12, 2013, at the Fitness Center at Joint Base Charleston - AirBase, S.C. Dorm 473 won his quarter’s Dorm Challenge.

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Twenty-eight retired and veteran officers of the 3rd Military Airlift Squadron tour the C-141Starlifter April 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

3rd MAS officers relive memories at Charleston

More than 50 retired and veteran officers and their spouses tour the C-124 Globemaster IIApril 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 3rd Military Airlift Squadronmembers were visiting for a reunion at JB Charleston. The group compared the olderplanes they flew to the new C-17 Globemaster III during a tour of the aircraft. Pilots fromthe 3rd MAS were stationed at Charleston Air Force Base from 1966 to 1973 and flew theC-141, C-124 and the C-5 Galaxy.

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Sailors begin the Sexual Assault Awareness 5k Run April 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – WeaponsStation, S.C. It is estimated that more than 2,400 Sailors are victims of sexual assault every year and the runwas held to bring awareness to sexual assault.

Navy Lt. j.g. Michael Johnson, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command instructor, crossesthe finish line during the Sexual Assault Awareness 5k Run April 11, 2013, at Joint BaseCharleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Johnson finished as the top male participant with a timeof 18:54.

A Sailor prepares in the opening moments of the Sexual Assault Awareness 5kRun April 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photos byAirman 1st Class Tom Brading

Teal ribbons, one for each Navy victim of sexual assault,were tied around trees at the Naval Nuclear PowerTraining Command, April 11, 2013, at Joint BaseCharleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The ribbons repre-sented each of the more than 2,400 Sailors who experi-enced rape or forcible sodomy in the last 12 months.

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By Tech Sgt. Vernon CunninghamJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Spouses of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadronattended a mission tour sponsored by the unit’s Key Spouseprogram April 10, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base,S.C. The tour was set up to show 437th AMXS family mem-bers a small piece of what the Airmen in the squadron do eachand every day.

The Key Spouse Program is made up of specially trainedvolunteers that promote individual, family and unit readiness.They promote the vital needs of spouses and provide an infor-mal sounding board through an informal network as part ofthe leadership team in each unit.

The tour started with generic maintenance briefings. Thenthe spouses were taken to the flightline to watch a large for-mation launch. After that, the group toured support sectionsand interacted with some of the equipment AMXS personnelutilize to get the mission accomplished.

“The goal of this tour was to educate our family memberson some of the most common things we do here on a dailybasis,” said 2nd Lt. Andrea Gehrman, 437 AMXS assistantofficer in charge. “Many family members don’t have theopportunity to come on the flightline to watch an aircraftlaunch or get a tour of maintenance equipment and the sup-port sections. Without exposure to our culture, it can be dif-ficult for family members to really understand what their ser-vicemember does on a daily basis and all that is required ofthem to make the mission happen.”

Gehrman said although they originally anticipated 15 to 25adults with 10 children in attendance, they were thrilled tohave more than 70 family members come to the event.

“The turnout definitely shows the interest of our familymembers to learn about our daily responsibilities as well asshows us the level of their support,” said Gehrman.

Jessica Dawson, 437th AMXS key spouse, agreed with theimpact of seeing the maintainer and support staff’s impact onthe Joint Base Charleston mission.

“AMXS is amazing!” said Dawson. “I didn’t realize howmuch C-17s are used and their capabilities. It is still hard toencompass all the behind-the-scene steps that are crucial to gointo getting the planes off the ground. I am truly proud to bean Air Force wife and a key spouse. Not only can I be there formy husband, but also my fellow spouses. We are all family.”

The AMXS maintainers also gained pos-itive results from the tour.

“I believe that an event such as this trulybenefits us all,” said Tech. Sgt. WillieDawson, 437th AMXS maintainer. “I hopemy wife, and other spouses, understand thatthe sacrifices their loved ones make are jus-tified when they see what it helps to accom-plish. Additionally, I would love for themto internalize the concept that they are justas important to the mission as we are.

“Having the home support is vital to anyAirman. The mission starts and ends athome, and that is the baseline for your day.If one walks out the door, knowing theyhave the support of their significant otherand family, that greatly reduces stressors.This means fewer distractions and providesa positive outlook which correlates to posi-tive production. When the call comes todeploy for our country, the same applies. If

home is happy, stable and thriving then any deployment willbe made better. Focus is required in the fight and a positivehome support is crucial to maintaining a resilient and sharpUnited States Airman.”

AMXS Spouses looking to get more involved should con-tact Mrs. Jessica Dawson at jdawson_437keyspouse@sc.rr.com, by phone at 843-817-2571 or by joining the 437thAMXS Key Spouse Facebook page.

Spouses learn about 437th AMXS mission, JB Charleston

Airmen from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron brief spouses and children on equipment from a liter station augmentationset during the 437th AMXS Spouses Tour April 10, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. This equipment is used forAeromedical Evacuations on the C-17 More than 75 family members participated in the tour, which included informative briefingson AMXS, JB Charleston, C-17 Globemaster III capabilities, and also consisted of various maintenance equipment set-up to includean aircraft tow vehicle, a bread truck (vehicle used to shuttle personnel around the flightline), and a tire chariot.

U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Marc Disbrow

Tech. Sgt. Lewis Barkley, 437th AMXS, flight line support section non-commis-sioned officer in charge, briefs spouses on a tire-change kit during a 437th AMXSSpouse Tour, April 10, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / 2nd Lt. Andrea Gehrman

Doary, wife of Tech. Sgt. Marc Disbrow 437th AMXS andNavigation Systems craftsman, places protective gear on herdaughter Izzy during the 437th Aircraft MaintenanceSquadron Spouses Tour, April 10, 2013 at Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Marc Disbrow

The Patriot • April 19, 2013 13REC REVIEWREC REVIEW

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EventsAll classes or workshops will be held at the

Fleet and Family Support Center, Building 755,at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Stationunless otherwise specified. For more informa-tion, call 764-7480.

April 20/ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Military

Families (Habit 3: "Put First Things First") class isscheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. This workshop is anengaging, family-strengthening program based onStephen Covey's No. 1 best sellers "The 7 habits ofHighly Effective People" and "The 7 Habits ofHighly Effective Families."

April 22/ A Four Lenses class is scheduled for 9 to 11

a.m. What is your color personality: Blue, Gold,Green or Orange? This workshop is designed tohelp individuals improve themselves through com-munication, time management, stress manage-ment, organization skills, change management andinformal professional development.

/ A Home Buying 101 class is scheduled for 3to 4:30 p.m.

April 23/ A Navigating Operational Stress class is

scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Attendees will learntechniques to slow down, take a deep breathe, pri-oritize and relax.

April 24/ A Basic Resume Writing and Cover Letter

class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participantswill receive different types of resumeformats/samples and a resume draft worksheet.You will receive guidance on content, format andgrammar/punctuation as you develop your firstresume.

April 25/ A Smooth Move class is scheduled for 9 a.m.

to noon. Learn how to PCS smoothly to a newlocation.

April 26/ An Interviewing for Success class is sched-

uled for 9 a.m. till noon. Learn positive interview-ing techniques and how to respond to difficultquestions.

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NOTICE/ National Volunteer Week - This year, Team

Charleston would like to say thanks to ourVolunteers while we "Celebrate Volunteerism" dur-ing National Volunteer Week, April 21 - 27, 2013.

EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Airman

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

April 22/ An "Ace That Interview!" class will be held

from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn interview-ing techniques by practicing with expert coaching.

April 23/ A class on "The Art of Blending Two

Families" will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Participantswill learn to understand blended family issues,common complaints from adults and kids, stagesof adjustment, characteristics of a successfullyblended family, household rules and discipline,establishing new traditions, and things to do andnot to do. Couples only.

April 24/ A "Creating your High School Resume"

workshop will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m.Participants will learn how to build your resumefrom classes, activities, and skills.

/ A "Smooth Move" workshop will be heldfrom 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn from experts how toprepare and PCS smoothly.

/ A "What's Your Score? Credit Know-How"class will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Whether youwant to build, maintain or fix your credit score,

this class will cover every aspect of credit reportsand credit scoring.

April 25/ An "Unleash the Power of a Budget!" class

will be held from 12 to1 p.m. Learn to create abudget and see how it can help you reach yourfinancial goals!

/ Mandatory TAP pre-separation briefings willbe provided for separatees from 8 to11 a.m. and forretirees from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiringservice members can receive pre-separation counsel-ing up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separatingservice member can receive pre-separation counsel-ing up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the firststep in the process to making you "career ready" toleave the service; and this briefing/counseling isrequired prior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop.

/ An "Exceptional Family Member ProgramSupport Group" meeting will be held from 6 to 8p.m. EFMP enrolled members are invited to join us.

April 26/ Key Spouse Orientation Training for new Key

Spouses will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

/ A Workshop for Department of VeteranAffairs Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.to noon. The VA representative will cover VAclaims and filing process. VA One-on-OneDisability Claims Assistance will be providedfrom 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Members (who donot have a copy of their medical records) must signan authorization letter (authorizing the VA repre-sentative to obtain your medical records) at theJoint Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic's FamilyPractice section. This letter must be signed no laterthan Monday of the week's Friday VA One-on-OneAssistance that you plan to attend.

April 30In accordance with Sexual Assault Prevention

Month, a "Take Back the Night" candle lit vigil,walk will be held at 7:30 p.m. Participants willmeet at the base flagpole to kick off the event.Everyone is invited, if you have any questions,please contact Lori Baughman at 963-2744 oremail lorita.baughman@us.af.mil.

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843-760-1324 • webster.edu/charleston

Programs available: • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Arts: Business and Organizational Security Management* Counseling Human Resources Development Human Resources Management Information Technology Management Management and Leadership

Webster University has been educating professionals in the Charleston area with accredited degree programs for over 35 years. Evening classes are taught by academically qualified faculty who are practitioners in their field. The classes are the right size for learning and the perfect place for networking. Advisors will be available to talk with you about applying, enrolling and transferring credit from other colleges or from your military training. Bring your unofficial transcript, apply at the open house and your application fee will be waived. RSVP today to thomabet@webster.edu!

* Program available only at Joint Base Charleston

No GRE/GMAT • Classes one night a weekWebster University, founded in 1915 with its home campus based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is the only Tier 1, private, nonprofit university with campus locations around the world.

• Undergraduate Completion Programs Bachelor of Arts in Management Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Warmer Weather?Time For A Cruise of

Charleston HarborA beautiful way to spend time with loved ones,

visiting family, business associates.Also a great birthday or anniversary gift!

Departs from Mount PleasantCall 843-345-7029 or visit us online for info!Visit us at www.Centerl ine Charters.com

MISC NOTICESCome Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info,playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group

"Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC"

Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visitour website for playdates and morehttp://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten.Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at OldFort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD.Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen873-2283 for more information.

The Scottish American Military Society meets thesecond Saturday at 0900 Hrs at the VFW on BellWright RD Summerville if you are of Scottish her-itage and are prior Military, active duty Reserve,retires and Coast guard are invited , For More infogo to S-A-M-S.org

GARAGE SALESHurry don't miss out on one of the exciting events ofthe year! Our Famous Garage Sale! This weekendSat/Sun 100 Hunters Wood Drive: 9am/843-452-8903

Mount Pleasant - Longpoint Subdivision. Indoor“Garage Sale.” Sofas, coffee/end tables, desk,bookcases, TV, books, misc. 8am-noon. NOEARLY BIRDS. 1977 Twickenham Place, MountPleasant - Longpoint subdivision.

YARD SALE. May 4. 1000 - 1400. Ibis Glade.Tanner Plantation. 7307 Coopers Hawk Dr.Hanahan. Abundance of gently used items for sale.

HOMES/APTS FOR RENTIMMACULATE Home for rent-Marsh Hall3BR/2BA,FR,DR,fire place,patio,2 Car Gar,3mi tobase,1630sf, Dor II Schools,Irr sys.$1395.296-9201

Whitehall-BEAUTIFUL Rental Home, 4BR/3BA,Fam rm,Din rm,Liv rm,4mi to base,2500sf,2 cargar,Dor II Sch,pool,Priv fence.$1790/mo.296-9201

Goose Creek - 123 Cannon Ave. (29445) 4 bed-room 2 bath house 2200+ sq ft with 2 car garage&fenced yard.(843)824-8678

Summerville-Sangaree 3bedroom 2bath home -Stove/fridge/Dish washer-1 car garage walk toschools close to shopping-theatres mil discounts900MO+DEP843 442-5767

HOMES FOR SALEFree Military Homeowner Guide

Sue Davis, REALTOR®, Veteran & Mil. SpouseKeller Williams Realty – 843.810.0100

Search entire MLS atwww.suedavishomes.com

1750sqft home in Goose Creek, 3bdrm, 2full baths,enclosed garage used as 4th bdrm, updatedkitchen, on cul-de-sac, quiet nbrhood. Call Jimmy843-412-0416.$174k

AUTOMOTIVE2006 Dodge Stratus Loaded Mint Condition, White,Garaged, light grey interior 41K miles $6,000 Linda797-041

MISC ITEMS FOR SALEWasher dryer sets $250/$350, stacker wash/dryer$400; kitchen dining sets $50/$200; dressers/chestdrawers $50/$250. Call 452-2229

LG-Window Air Cond- Brand New still underWarranty 12,000 BTU: Cost $590.00, Sell $300.00CASH ONLY. LADSON, S.C. (CALL BETTY AT843- 425-3077) ANYTIME

KITCHEN CABINETSBeautiful. Never Installed.

Cost $4800, Sell $1650. Call 843-856-4680.

Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set w/ warranty.$150! King for $225. Can Deliver $150

843-696-5712

6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set,Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available

843-696-5212

$395 Sofa & Love Seat, New in Plastic. DeliveryAvailable, must Sell! 843-696-5712

5 Pc Dinette $148, New in Box. Coffee & End Tables $99, All New!

Can Deliver if needed, 843-696-5212

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Military: Want To Place A Free Ad? Go To www.CharlestonMilitary.comTO PLACE A CLASSIFIED ADwww.charlestonmilitary.com • 843-412-5861

fax 843-628-3454Diggle Publishing, PO Box 2016, Mt. Pleasant SC 29465

Diggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified adsfrom active duty, reserve and retired military personnel andtheir dependents. Each line is roughly approximately 45-55letters and spaces. The amount depends upon the number of cap-itals, punctuation, etc. Three lines is roughly 150-160 total let-ters and spaces.

One ad per military family per issue. Military may re-submit ad eachweek. Only personal ads qualify to run for free (ie: garage sales,home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.) Business-related ads (evenif a home business) do not qualify to run for free and must bepaid. (See information below.*) We DO NOT accept “work at home”or “multi-level-marketing” ads. Ads which do not adhere to submis-sion guidelines may be rejected without notice.

The Best Way To Submit A Free Classified Ad Is With Our Online FormAt www.CharlestonMilitary.comWe do not take ads by phone.

Please do not call us to confirm receipt of your free ad.* Ads from non-military or business-related ads (even home businesses) cost $4 perline (45-55 letters and spaces per line). Additional lines (over the 3 free) for personalads may be purchased for $4 per line as well. To pay for an ad or additional lines,please submit your credit card number and expiration date - as well as the name of thecardholder - with your ad via fax, email, or by phone.

Deadline to submit an ad is 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Ads printed on afirst come-first serve, space available basis.

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41. Act as master of ceremonies43. Skin lesions44. Stiff bristle45. Equally46. Pool dressing room49. Eyebath51. Thick piece of something52. Angry55. 20th Hebrew letter56. 3rd largest Colombian city57. Gum arabics59. A song of praise to God60. Dispatcher

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10. New Yorker film critic Pauline11. An orange-red crystalline dye13. Indicates position16. Root mean square (abbr.)17. Electronic counter-countermeasures19. 12-31 greeting22. Fastens23. Himalayan wild goats25. One who overacts28. Facial gesture30. Absence of aggression34. China38. Older Bridges brother40. Plays42. Term denoting psychic abilities43. Oral polio vaccine developer44. Any habitation at a high altitude46. Hyperbolic cosecant47. Russian mountain range48. An aromatic salve50. Venezuelan fashion designer initials53. Highest card54. 5th son of Jacob58. Music storage device

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