05-01-2015 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Members of the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 wait on board a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., to take off from March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April26, 2015. In all, 57 members of CA-TF2, along with their equipment and six search dogs will travel to Nepal to assist in the earthquake relief efforts. When called upon, these teamstravel with specialized equipment, such as heavy concrete cutting equipment, chainsaws, search cameras and sonar to locate victims, as well as specialized communications and gen-erators. To keep the aircraft moving, the mission will be flown by three different aircrews, two from the 437th Airlift Wing at JB Charleston and one from the 164th Airlift Wing at theTennessee Air National Guard in Memphis, TN.

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Story and photos by Senior Airman Marianique Santos1st Combat Camera Squadron

Throughout the month of April, military and civilian mem-bers participated in events for Sexual Assault Prevention andResponse month at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Events included a 5K SAPR run, a "design a shirt for the

clothesline" project and a "walk a mile in their shoes" event,which further raised awareness and promoted education onthe SAPR program."The theme of SAAPM is 'know your part, do your part,'"

said Maj. Gen. Gina Grosso, U.S. Air Force Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response director, who attended and spoke atthe victims advocate recognition luncheon. "It's not enough tosay, 'I'll never commit this crime.'"The month's events were organized and sponsored by the

SAPR office. The SAPR office reinforces the Air Force andNavy's commitment to eliminating sexual assault through acomprehensive program that provides prevention and aware-ness education."We've gotten better over the past decade in honing our abil-

ity to respond to sexual assault," said Grosso. "We could nothave made it this far without the foundation we laid in 2005which allowed us to accelerate our progress because it broughtto light areas of improvement in dealing with this crime."Grosso also commended the Joint Base Charleston SAPR

team for the great work they have been doing for the program.She also recognized victim advocates - those newly certifiedand who have been volunteering for years - and presentedthem certificates for the time they have dedicated to theirtraining and the program."I'm going on my second year of being a victim advocate,"

said Tech. Sgt. Chiquita Frazier, 628th Logistics ReadinessSquadron flight service center NCOIC. "Throughout thecourse of that, we have to do refresher training in differentkinds of courses to make sure we maintain our national certi-fication. We get a lot of experience with different agenciesthat help victims recover. We're continuously learning and

making sure that we are best prepared to help victims."The victim advocate program supports SAPR's mission of

ensuring compassionate and effective response for survivorsand cultivating a base-wide wingman culture that is foundedon mutual respect and trust."The purpose of the program is to assist individuals who come

forward for help," said Grosso. "Victim advocates are peoplewho can accompany an individual and provide support 24/7."The victim advocates program is open to all active-duty

military members and Department of Defense civilians.Airmen and Sailors who volunteer for the program take timeout of their schedule to ensure that victims seek assistancefrom the appropriate agencies and get the support they need

through the road to recovery."The training is phenomenal, so if you're a little anxious

about volunteering, I would recommend that you come see theSexual Assault Response coordinator," said Grosso. "There'sno greater wingman than someone who volunteers to be a vic-tim advocate."Though not everybody can meet the requirements of

becoming a victim advocate, Grosso asks everyone to upholdthe SAPR month's theme by being part of the solution."You have to do your part to ensure this environment is a

place where we can all thrive and every Airman is treated withdignity and respect," she said. "That's when we will achievean Air Force free from sexual assault."

JB Charleston promotes SAPR month theme: “know your part, do your part”

Maj. Gen. Gina Grosso, U.S. Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response director, poses with Team Charleston leadershipand victim advocates after a victim advocate recognition luncheon April 21, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The victim advocateprogram is spearheaded by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office to ensure a compassionate and effective responsefor victims of sexual assault. See more photos at www.charleston.af.mil

By Trisha GallawayJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

In response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struckcentral Nepal April 25, 2015, the 437th Airlift Wing here beganpreparing for the possibility of providing support to Nepal."Soon after the call for relief came, several members led

by Maj. Scott Motley, 15th Airlift Squadron assistant directorof operations, began changing their weekend plans to coordi-nate and execute a very important humanitarian mission forNepal," said Lt. Col. Cassius Bentley, 15th AS commander.Not long after, the 16th Airlift Squadron began prepara-

tions as well."We placed aircrews into alert status, ready to launch as

soon as we could verify that the airfield in Kathmandu,Nepal could receive aid flights," said Lt. Col. Patrick

Farrell, 16th AS commander.Coincidently, both squadrons would be called upon to

make sure the first 437th AW mission in support of Nepalgot off the ground. The 15th AS "immediately generated two crews," said

Bentley, "one of which flew to [March Air Reserve Base]Calif., to transport an interagency disaster response team forfurther movement."Upon landing at March ARB April 26, 2015, Inspector

Chris Read, a Los Angeles County Fire Departmentspokesman said, "A 57-member team of L.A. County FireDepartment firefighters, six search dogs and two semi-trucks worth of equipment were loaded onto the C-17."According to a new release put out by the California Office

of Emergency Services, this special team is known as theUrban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 or CA-TF2. They are

one of eight teams that make up the California Urban Searchand Rescue Program. These teams, when called upon, travelwith specialized equipment, such as heavy concrete cuttingequipment, chainsaws, search cameras and sonar to locate vic-tims, as well as specialized communications and generators. Following the loading of the team's equipment, Capt.

Brandon Gillet, 15th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot and the air-craft commander for the mission, flew the cargo and per-sonnel back to JB Charleston, where he then handed themission off to an aircrew from the 16th AS.The second leg of the mission to Nepal departed JB

Charleston April 27, 2015 with Capt. Zachary White, 16thAS and mission aircraft commander at the helm."Captain White and his crew are flying directly to

Germany where an Air National Guard crew will take over See Nepal Relief, Page 3

Active-duty and Guard keeps Nepal relief effort moving

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Protocol, it’s not what you thinkBy Tech. Sgt. Phillip VickeryJoint Base Charleston Protocol

Since 1995, I have had the opportunity toserve the Air Force in several capacities. As aReservist and on active-duty; in a support roleas an Aircrew Life Support technician and inoperations as both a C-5 and C-17 loadmaster.I've attended every enlisted PME available (yep,even the SNCOA!), assisted my commanderprocessing personnel discharges as an additionalduty first sergeant and worked tirelessly to helpothers save their career with personalized PTprograms as a Unit Fitness Program manager.Most recently, I've been able to further broadenmy career as one of Joint Base Charleston'sthree active-duty Protocol specialists. Thisassignment, has allowed me to continue devel-oping what author Mark Miller details in his

book, The Heart of Leadership, as leadershipcharacter; specifically, the hunger for wisdom.Air Force protocol today is often mischarac-

terized as "party planning" or "catering."However, it is actually an important and defin-ing feature of our professional military force.Protocol reinforces command structure andhelps define how military leaders and personnelwill interact with one another while maintainingappropriate courtesy and discipline. It "encom-passes the knowledge, accumulation and appli-cation of established service customs" (AFI34-1201) ensuring military traditions, courtesy andetiquette are upheld in every ceremony, celebra-tion and event.As a NCO, supervisor and father, it is very

important to develop myself as a servant leader.I strive to continually learn as well as help thosearound me develop well-rounded leadership

characteristics. Those characteristics includesupporting positions often thought to be unim-portant yet vital to establishing service customsand esprit de corps. Mark Miller describes thecharacteristics of a leader with the acronym:HEART.

Hunger for Wisdom, Expect the Best, AcceptResponsibility, Think Other's First.I absolutely agree with his philosophy. In

regards to seeking career-broadening positions,those wishing to satiate their hunger for wisdomwould be wise to consider serving as a Protocolspecialist. Joint Base Charleston's chief ofProtocol has more than 25 years of experience.A servant leader at her core, she has mentoredcountless Airmen and Sailors, sharing a wealthof knowledge and numerous leadership quali-ties. In terms of developing your leadershipH.E.A.R.T., Protocol is the must stop shop!

By Captain Amy BurinSpace and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer

The United States' need for a scientifically, mathematically andtechnologically literate populace is vital, and it will continue to growin importance - particularly as other nations make rapid advances inscience and technology. Once the world leader, the U.S. now lagsbehind other nations in science, technology, engineering and matheducation from elementary school to the college level. Internationalcomparisons place U.S. students in the middle of the pack or lower inscience and math. The U.S. National Assessment of EducationalProgress indicates less than one-third of U.S. eighth graders show pro-ficiency in math and science.Only one third of bachelor's degrees earned in the U.S. are in

STEM areas. More than half of the science and engineering graduatestudents in U.S. universities are from outside the U.S. Recent evi-dence indicates that many of the most proficient U.S. students, includ-ing minority students and women, have been gravitating away from STEMto other professions.This trend is something we are concerned about at SPAWAR Systems

Center Atlantic, especially since many of our scientists and engineers whocame of age in the Apollo era, will be retiring in droves in the near future.We need to engage and attract the future naval scientists and engineers whowill fill the pipeline for tomorrow's high-tech jobs in government anddefense.SSC Atlantic has a long-standing commitment to inspire and encourage

future scientists and engineers, but in the last several years these efforts havebeen in high gear. Across SSC Atlantic's locations in Charleston, NewOrleans and the Hampton Roads area, our STEM outreach programs involve18,000 children, 1,200 educators, 172 schools and 14,000 volunteer hours.Outreach programs such as robotics for elementary through high school stu-

dents, SeaPerch, DimensionU, Palmetto CyberDefense Competition, Cyber Security Camps, ITShadow Day and Girls Day Out summer camp showstudents the value of a STEM career. They are help-ing generate a broader, more diversified base offuture scientists and engineers for our nation'sfuture.SSC Atlantic's programs are helping make STEM

subjects more interesting to kids at a young age. Theyouth of today are completely comfortable withevery aspect of technology, having spent most oftheir lives using computers, video games, cameras,MP3s, cell phones and other toys and tools of thedigital age. While today's students are interested intechnology, many of them are not being taughtSTEM-related subjects in a way that engages them.SSC Atlantic volunteers partnered with the Center

for the Advancement of STEM Education to help teachers adopt new instruc-tional strategies based on inquiry and design-based learning. Our folksworked alongside and supported teachers in laboratories as subject matterexperts, performing experiments that help students of all ability levels applywhat they learn in the classroom to real world problems. This is a fun wayfor students to learn and is a proven strategy for motivating them to pursueSTEM careers.From robotics competitions with elementary, middle and high school

teams to judging student science projects to summer academies, SSCAtlantic is committed to encouraging STEM study in students and serving aspositive role models for career opportunities that await them. Our outreachactivities, along with our partnerships with colleges and universities and ourrecruiting efforts, are helping us reach our strategic goal of providing inno-vative IT solutions for today, tomorrow and beyond.

Importance of STEM Outreach

Captain Amy BurinSpace and Naval WarfareSystems Center Atlantic commanding officer

Asian American - Pacific Islander Heritage MonthCome celebrate the Asian American - Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us on May 29, 2015 at the Joint Base Charleston Chapel Annex from 3 to

4:30 p.m. There will be educational opportunities, martial arts lessons, Polynesian dancers, and best of all, free traditional Asian American - PacificIslander food. If you are interested in bringing traditional food or traditional items for display, please contact Staff Sgt. Angeli Yerkey at 963-5842 or byemail at [email protected].

By Chief Master Sgt. Gordon Drake62nd Airlift Wing command chief

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. –As my 32 year Air Force career comes to a rapidclose I've found myself growing increasingly sen-timental and reflective. I've spent considerabletime pondering, savoring and squirreling away thememories of the places I've been, the people I'veworked with and the achievements we've madeover the past three decades. What was it thatinfluenced me to spend the vast majority of mylife in uniform? Why was I compelled to live alife of constant change and personal sacrifice forso long? Has it been worth it?We all choose to serve for a multitude of vari-

ous reasons; to get away from a small town, to seethe world, for educational opportunities or simplyfor a steady paycheck. I remember quite wellhow my father brilliantly wagered that I wasn'tsmart enough to be an Airman! Well, I took hisbet, and soon found myself on Bergstrom Air

Force Base taking the Armed Services VocationalAptitude Battery. I'll never forget that day andhow impressed I was with all the Airmen in uni-form...how professional and proud they looked inuniform. I wanted to be a part of this and soonfound myself reporting for basic training. I sureshowed my old man...or was it the other wayaround?Regardless of why we join, we quickly learn

that we've joined more than an institution. Webecome part of something much bigger and moreimportant than ourselves. We begin to internalizeour core values and hold ourselves to a higherstandard and expect more from ourselves andeach other. I'm no exception, I quickly realizedthat I had joined a family and what I was doingwas critically important to the defense of ournation and made an impact on nearly every personwho stood on the face of this blue planet. Ibelieve that each of us continue to serve becauseof the camaraderie, trust and the lifelong relation-ships we foster with our brothers and sisters in

arms. We take pride in the connection we feelwith those who have come before us, a commit-ment to those beside us and a responsibility tothose who will follow in our footsteps. There's nodoubt, it's an honor and a privilege to be anAmerican Airman.So yes, it's absolutely been worth it and as I

spend my last few weeks on active duty, I'mquickly realizing that what I'll miss most is thedaily interaction with the finest Americans thiscountry has to offer; Americans committed toIntegrity, selflessness and excellence. What I'llmiss the most is my family of Airmen, my broth-ers and sisters in arms who have unquestionably"had my back." Although I'll always be anAirman, it will certainly be different. Though Iwon't be there to help shoulder the load and cele-brate your future accomplishments, rest assuredI'll continue to cheer from the sidelines and willtake comfort knowing that there's a group ofproud and strong Airmen who continue the longblue line and who absolutely WILL NOT FAIL!

32 years of service - why I did it

By Paul Ahlberg and Capt. Sheontee Frank81st Medical Operations Squadron, Alcohol andDrug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. –Heavy drinking is defined as consuming five ormore standard drinks in one sitting. It is also con-sidered "high risk" drinking due to the health con-cerns associated with drinking excessive amountsof alcohol. Many stories about heavy drinking areglamorized, not publicized, or forgotten altogeth-er, so behaviors don't change.Here's a story that illustrates the many prob-

lems and risks associated with heavy drinking.Can you pick them out? Have you been on the“Highway to Disaster?”It was a perfect day on the Mississippi coast to

take a swim in the pool, so a Keesler Air ForceBase Airman decided to have a party one Sundayafternoon at his house. He invited some of hisbuddies over to join him -- the more the merrier.Some of his buddies invited a few of their friendsto the gathering, which quickly turned into a

party. The Airman coordinated what everyonewould bring, including a keg of beer, beer pong toplay, and music to enjoy.By 5 p.m., guests arrived and the designated

keg operator was letting the beer pour freely foreveryone who wanted it without verifying theages of the guests. Other attendees brought hardliquor and many were taking shots between drinksand playing beer pong. The host was tired and hadgotten a little too much sun, so he went into thehouse to take a short nap. Several guests werehungry so one the guests drove to get pizzas froma nearby restaurant. The impaired driver had afriend who had not been drinking as much ridealong with him. The driver had done this beforeand had never been arrested for impaired driving.A young female who had been playing beer

pong was noticeably intoxicated near the pool.One of the guests asked her if she was OK, butshe did not respond, so he yelled for someone tocall 911. Some of the guests left in a hurry.Meanwhile, a neighbor called local law enforce-ment due to the loud music and noise.

There were many mistakes made throughoutthe course of the afternoon and the consequenceswere great. This scenario identified issues ofunderage drinking, contributing alcohol to minors,public intoxication, and driving under the influ-ence. Most importantly this scenario illustrates thelack of wingmanship.

Here are tips for responsible party planning:• Plan ahead.• Have a non-drinking designated driver.• Limit drinking.• Check identification to prevent underage drinking.• Be a responsible host.• Provide food, activity and oversight.• Offer water and non-alcoholic beverages.• Leave your vehicle at home.• Know your guests.• Ensure guests have a safe way home.• Remember 0-0-1-3. That means 0 underage

drinking, 0 drinking and driving, 1 drink per hour,no more than 3 drinks per sitting.• Call a taxi or Airman Against Drunk Driving

at your installation for a safe ride home.

Heavy drinking: Highway to disaster

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Nepal relief effort aided by JB Charleston - from Page 1

U.S. Air Force personnel load eight pallets of equipment ontoa USAF C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston,S.C., at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April 26, 2015.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Taylor QueenMembers of the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 board a C-17 Globemaster III from JointBase Charleston, S.C., at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April 26, 2015. In all, 57 members of CA-TF2, along with their equipment and six search dogs will travel to Nepal to assist in the earth-quake relief efforts. When called upon, these teams travel with specialized equipment, such asheavy concrete cutting equipment, chainsaws, search cameras and sonar to locate victims, aswell as specialized communications and generators. To keep the aircraft moving, the missionwill be flown by three different aircrews, two from the 437th Airlift Wing at JB Charleston and onefrom the 164th Airlift Wing at the Tennessee Air National Guard in Memphis, TN.

and continue the mission of provid-ing critical aid to Nepal," saidFarrell.The Guard aircrew flying the last

leg of the mission is assigned to the164th Airlift Wing at the TennesseeAir National Guard in Memphis, TN."Our first C-17 airlift mission to

support the victims of the Nepalearthquake is a total force effort,"said Col. John Lamon-tagne, 437thAW commander. "Our crews fromthe 15th and 16th Airlift Squadrons,combined with a crew from theNational Guard, worked to quicklydeliver the supplies to the other sideof the planet. While many may viewthis as a very tall order, the truth is italmost always happens like this –with a combination of folks from theactive duty, Reserve, and theNational Guard."



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From Joint Base Charleston Air Base and WeaponsStation SAPR Team

The month of April has been a busy one for both the AirBase and Weapons Station’s Sexual Assault Prevention andResponse programs as they recognize Sexual AssaultAwareness and Prevention Month. Both sides began themonth with proclamations signed by leadership announcingJoint Base Charleston’s recognition of SAAPM and calling allservice members, families, and civilians to do their part toeliminate sexual assault. The JBC-WS SAPR program continued to raise awareness

of sexual assault through different sporting events like kick-ball, volleyball, and dodgeball tournaments at Navy NuclearPower Training Command, Naval Munitions Command UnitCharleston and SPAWAR, as well as an installation 5K PaintRun. Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston hosted tours to pro-mote prisoner awareness and give service members an idea ofwhat a day inside the Brig looks like. NNPTC, NPTU, andNMC hosted lunch sales, bake sales, chili cook-offs and com-mand picnics to bring service members together to discusssexual assault and how they can be a part of the solution.Naval Support Activity Charleston and Naval Health ClinicCharleston both hosted a Denim Day where staff were invitedto come to work out of uniform and dressed in denim andSAPR awareness shirts. During their drill weekend NavyOperational Support Center Charleston quizzed service mem-bers with SAPR trivia to improve awareness of the programand services offered. Two t-shirt designs, “Be the Solution”

and an elephant with the words “Talk About It” were soldaround the installation during April to support survivors andencourage those to stand up against sexual assault. TheWeapons Stations wrapped their month up with a SAPRAppreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2015 where all of theSAPR team members, Navy Mission Partner Command tri-ads, and those who so generously devoted their time andefforts to the program were recognized. At the luncheon,donations totaling $10,000 were presented to both PeopleAgainst Rape, our local rape crisis center, and the MedicalUniversity of South Carolina’s Sexual Assault NurseExaminer Department from the JBC-WS SAPR program inaddition to new clothing collected during the month longSAPR clothing drive. The month of April offered JBC-AB a unique opportunity

to build on existing momentum to fight this crime and ensureall service members are treated with dignity and respect.Prior to SAAPM, the 628th Medical Group and 628th WingStaff sponsored SAPR events in preparation for SexualAssault Awareness Month. Here on the AB going into SexualAssault Awareness Month, the 628th Civil EngineeringSquadron hosted a SAPR sponsored event, which consisted ofa “Silent Walk” and hanging of SAPR teal ribbons on lampposts at the front and back gates leading into the installation,and along Hill Blvd. The 1st Combat Camera Squadron spon-sored the AB SAAPM by highlighting all events to ensure thebase population was aware of events happening on the AB.While moving through the month of April, there were severalevents to get the involvement of the base population. Those

events were the “5K Run/Walk” with 17 individuals wearingteal shirts to symbolize the number of cases here at JBC-ABin FY14. The goal of wearing the teal shirts was to generateconversation, while giving a voice to those 17 victims. Weaccomplished this according to this year’s slogan: EliminateSexual Assault; Know your part, Do your part. As the monthprogressed, we highlighted the “Clothesline Project” by get-ting everyone involved and understanding the why and howthis project came to life, by creating their own shirt. Eachweek during April, the “Silent Witness Silhouette Display”was rotated throughout the base with a listing of all court mar-tial convictions in the Air Force from 2010 through November2014. Several Airmen stated having the court martial casesdisplayed actually put a face and name to sexual assault, thusthe purpose behind this display. On April 21, 2015, the ABSAPR Program held their second annual Victim AdvocatesRecognition Luncheon, with a guest speaker, the Director ofthe SAPR Program, Headquarters Air Force, Maj. Gen. GinaM. Grosso. SAAPM came to a close with the final event of“Walk a Mile in Their Shoes.” SAAPM does not have to stop after April, there are many

other ways to get involved. Contact your installation SAPRProgram on the Air Base at (843) 963-7881, or on the WeaponsStation at (843)794-7428. The overall purpose of SexualAssault Awareness Month is to increase education, awareness,and prevention regarding the effects of sexual assault. Theintended goal is to educate our Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers andcivilians to become aware of, and work to prevent sexualassault both in the workplace and during their off-duty time.

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By Trisha GallawayJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Joint Base Charleston Safety Office officially kicked-off the motorcycle riding season April 24, 2015 with aMotorcycle Safety Briefing at the Joint Base CharlestonTheater, S.C., followed by a bike judging competition and aride out to the Navy's Short Stay in Goose Creek. More than 100 Airmen and civilians turned out for the brief-

ing where topics such as personal protective equipment, differ-ent levels of training and local riding hazards were covered.Also in attendance were Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift

Wing vice commander; Chief Master Sgt. Chris Robinson,437th Maintenance Group chief enlisted manager and ChiefMaster Sgt. Rob Valenca, 628th Mission Support Group chiefenlisted manager, all three happen to be motorcycle riders. "Thank you for coming out day, this is an awesome oppor-

tunity to get together and kick off the riding season," saidCanlas as he addressed the crowd.Robinson reminded everyone that the day is not just about

fulfilling an Air Force Instruction requirement."This is about safety, this is about AFI requirements, but

it's also about having fun," he said. "Riding a bike is supposedto be fun."Robinson also reiterated that while riding a motorcycle is

fun, it can also be dangerous."You don't have to be doing 110 miles-per-hour down the

road to come close to ending your life," he said. "Enjoy your-self and be safe."After wing leadership addressed the group of motorcycle

riders, Jim McMurray, the JB Charleston Motorcycle Safetycoordinator began the briefing by conveying to the riders thatthey should already know what personal protective equipmentthey are required to wear while riding their bike. Service members who decide to ride their bike on base

must abide by the guidelines and should be wearing the fol-lowing PPE: a Department of Transportation, Snell or ECEapproved helmet; eye protection; a long sleeved shirt or jack-et; long trousers; full-fingered gloves; and sturdy over theankle footwear.McMurray also stressed that continued training is how rid-

ers develop and maintain riding skills along with buildingtheir confidence."It used to be that you only had to take the basic rider

course and you were done," he said. "You are now required totake the intermediate training ideally within 60 days, but nolater than one year after you take the your initial course."A refresher training course is also offered."The refresher course is required at least every five years for

the Air Force and every three years for Navy," said McMurray."My recommendation is to take the course every year."McMurray also talked to the group of riders about the

importance of making sure they are registered in the Air ForceMotorcycle Unit Safety Tracking Tool, which allows the AirForce to maintain a current roster of those Airmen who areriding motorcycles on base.Local driving conditions such as bridges, animals and

weather were also discussed.

"What do you do if a squirrel runs in front of your motor-cycle?" McMurray asked the crowd.A resounding "run it over" echoed from the crowd. "Don't risk your life for that little tree rat," said McMurray.When discussing the Air Force's 2014 motorcycle mishaps,

McMurray noted the Air Force was actually down in numbers. Unfortunately, out of the 13 Class A Mishaps in 2014, "One

of those fatalities was here at Joint Base Charleston," he said.Air Force-wide, there were three Class B Mishaps, which

resulted in one rider losing a foot, a second having partialparalysis to their right arm and shoulder and the third ridernow suffers from a traumatic brain injury.There were also 206 Class C mishaps, which are catego-

rized as injuries that are non-fatal.Before heading out on the ride to Short Say, Capt. Jeffrey

Phipps from the Ashley River Fire Department gave riders afew pointers on what information they need to carry on themin the event of an accident."I'm here to talk to you today from the first responder point

of view, and how we deal with folks when they fall."Phipps told the riders when first responders are called to

the scene of an accident; they are not looking at your phoneto see who they need to call."We are looking for information about you," he said,

"because you are the most important person to us at thatmoment. Keep something on you that identifies important med-ical history. That helps us more than any contact information." During the safety brief, Canlas, Robinson and Valenca

judged the more than 100 motorcycles entered in the BikeJudging Competition. Winners in the four categories were ChrisRobin (Cruiser), 437th Maintenance Squadron; U.S. Navy LTPeter McLaughlin (Commander's Choice), 628th Mission

Support Group/Naval Support Activity; Master Sgt. JamesFerguson (Custom Bike), 437th Operations Support Squadron;and Marcus Perkins (Sport Bike), 315th Airlift Wing.

Note: The Annual Motorcycle Safety Brief is required byAFI 91-207, The Air Force Traffic Safety Program, paragraph1.3.4.5. for all Active Duty Air Force motorcycle riders. Allother service members, retirees, and dependents are highlyencouraged to attend.

Motorcycle season kicks off at JB Charleston

Chris Bender, Green Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 37 member, directs motorcyclists where to park for the AnnualMotorcycle Riders Safety Brief , April 24, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Annual Motorcycle Safety Briefis required by AFI 91-207, The Air Force Traffic Safety Program, paragraph 1.3.4.5. for all active duty Air Force motorcycle rid-ers. All other service members, retirees, and dependents are highly encouraged to attend.

.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt

Judges inspect motorcycles during the Bike JudgingCompetition at the Annual Motorcycle Riders Safety Brief, April24, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Col. JimmyCanlas, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, Chief Master Sgt.Chris Robinson, 437th Maintenance Group chief enlisted manag-er, and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Valenca, 628th Mission SupportGroup chief enlisted manager, served as judges for the event.Bikes were split into four categories: Custom Bikes, Cruisers,Sport Bikes and Commander’s Choice.

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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill – This year's AirMobility Command Rodeo readiness competition has beencanceled.General Darren McDew, AMC commander, decided to

cancel the competition scheduled for August at McChordField, Wash., largely because of the high current operationstempo for mobility Airmen, and budget constraints."During these challenging times, we need to be good

stewards of our very limited funds and our Airmen's time,"McDew said. "It's unfortunate, but given the circumstances,this is the right decision. We're looking forward to the pos-sibilities of tailoring future Rodeo events, to ensure we'regetting the most training and international partnership build-ing value from this event."It is not the first time Rodeo has been canceled for budg-

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Security awareness through educationRay Semko, a retiredcounterintelligence spe-cial agent for the Armyand the DefenseIntelligence Agency,briefed an audience onsecurity awareness andoperational security April27, 2015, at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. JosephButta, an analyst whospecialized in issuesrelated to the MiddleEast, joined Semko andprovided a presentationon Islamic literalism. Thebriefings were used toeducate Airmen, Sailorsand civilians on today’sthreats against theWestern world.

Sporting events raise awaress during SexualAssault Awareness and Prevention Month

Service members participate in aVolleyball Tournament April 23,2015 at Joint Base Charleston -

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Service members participate inthe second annual DodgeballTournament April 24, 2015 at JointBase Charleston - WeaponsStation, S.C. SPAWAR SystemsCenter Atlantic hosted the tourna-ment to help raise awareness forSexual Assault Awareness andPrevention Month. The winningteam "Crew Bravo" from NuclearPower Training Unit Charlestonbeat out team "Code 11/51" fromSPAWAR.

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By Airman 1st Class Clayton CupitJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Joint Base Charleston houses some of the finest Airmen in today's Air Force. This fact isdemonstrated by highlighting one of our teammates who has gone above and beyond in hiscareer.This individual has been awarded not one, not two, but three John L. Levitow Awards while

attending Airman Leadership School, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy.The John L. Levitow Award is the highest award for enlisted Professional Military

Education in the Air Force and is presented to the student who demonstrates the most outstand-ing leadership and scholastic achievement throughout ALS, NCOA and SNCOA.Only one student receives this award in each class and classes can vary in size, depending

on base or school. However, class estimates for each school could be approximately 48 forALS, 100 for NCOA and 300 for SNCOA.Master Sgt. Christopher Copans just returned from the SNCOA with his third Levitow

award.

Copans, 437th Operations Group loadmaster superintendent, special operations division,oversees the loadmaster aspect of the 437th Airlift Wing's SOL II mission. SOL II, or SpecialOperations Low Level Generation Two, is the 437th AW's mission in support of specified JointChief of Staff missions.Copans is also a senior master sergeant select with 14 years of service and excellence has

been a trait throughout his career."My intent has never been to win awards," said Copans. "And honestly, the more awards

you rack up, the less logical it seems you will get another one. You get a Levitow at ALS andthink 'alright that's cool I got my Levitow, what's next?' Then you get another one at NCOAand think 'yeah well two out of three isn't bad.' Receiving the third one at SNCOA left me sur-prised."Copans credited his success to having great flights while attending the schools."I had very smart and capable flight members," said Copans. "We worked well as a team

and accomplished our all of our goals."Copans went on to mention the differences between the three schools."ALS really focused on yourself and how to be a good leader personally," he said. "NCOA

focused on a more unit, squadron level leader. And finally, SNCOA taught you how to be agood leader in the greater Air Force. All schools use the same tools, it's just the scope of infor-mation that changes.""I'd have to say NCOA was my favorite of the three," said Copans. "When I left NCOA, it

was the first time I had gone to an Air Force school and left thinking, 'Wow, I wish I knew thisstuff three years ago as a young technical sergeant' "Copans then provided some advice regarding PME."Don't go to class just to get an award," said Copans. "Everyone will see your intentions and

won't take kindly to it. Go to the class and try to learn something. Work hard, take it seriously,dedicate yourself to the flight and try your best."


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GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Naval ServiceTraining Command (NSTC) and the UnitedStates Naval Academy (USNA) will usecrowd-sourcing to receive ideas and sugges-tions from the entire Navy Officer Corps andChief's Mess regarding the core competenciesof our future Navy and Marine Corps officers,April 27- May 7. NSTC and USNA will launch the crowd-

sourcing interactive website, MMOWGLI,which stands for "Massive Multi-playerOnline Wargame Leveraging the Internet," asa tool and initiative to seek input that willimpact the future of the naval officer corps.The portal will be open from April 27th

through May 7th for all officers and seniorenlisted from every community to contributeat https://portal.mmowgli.nps.edu/pcc.The crowdsourcing site is an Office of

Naval Research (ONR) and NavalPostgraduate School (NPS) product and hasbeen utilized on over a dozen different proj-ects to utilize input from a large communityof people to generate ideas and proposedsolutions to large complex problems. Past

games include Piracy, Energy, andElectromagnetic Maneuver. NSTC and USNA will obtain fleet inputs

from the officer and senior enlisted communi-ty throughout the Navy in a manner that willgenerate a comprehensive set of recommen-dations that will assist in validating and/orrevising the Professional Core Competencies(PCC) Manual.Professional Core Competencies set the

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Seeking suggestions from E-7and above on future of Navyand Marine Corps officers

Children paint flower pots April 22, 2015,during the 45th annual Earth Day eventat Joint Base Charleston, S.C. ForestCity Military Communities invited baseresidents to attend the environmentalcelebration which included activities forchildren and a yard care lesson from alocal landscaping company. Participantswere given grass seed to encouragegrowing a healthy yard.

CelebratingEarth Day

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi

By Joanne PerkinsKirtland Air Force Base Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Personal andfamily problems can diminish a person's happiness, health andability to be their best at home or at work. With help from theEmployee Assistance Program, employees of authorized fed-eral agencies can resolve these matters and become happier,healthier and more effective.According to Ed Thomas, an EAP field consultant,

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Participants pass through a paint stationduring the Paint Run 5K Fun Run, April 25,2015 at Joint Base Charleston – WeaponsStation, S.C. This free event was open toeveryone and was co-hosted by Joint BaseCharleston Sexual Assault Prevention andResponse Program. April is sexual assaultawareness month. This year’s theme is,“Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part.Do your part.” The purpose of sexualassault awareness month is to raise awareness about sexual assault preventionand support sexual assault survivors.

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Paint Run 5KFun Run at JBCharleston

Runners take offat the starting lineof the secondannual Paint Run5K Fun Run April25, 2015 at JointBase Charleston -Weapons Station,S.C. More than300 people partici-pated in the freeevent that wasopen to everyoneand was co-host-ed by Joint BaseCharleston SexualAssaultPrevention andResponseProgram andSam's FitnessCenter.

Captain Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commandercongratulates MM3 Dillon Oergel (left) and Lt. JG Jennifer Oblinger(right) at the Paint Run 5K Fun Run April 25, 2015 at Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Oergel came in first place, finish-ing with a time of 19:00 for the top male runner. Oblinger came in firstplace as the top female runner with a time of 20:34.


Special Notices/ 628th Medical Group Closure: The 628th Medical Group will

be closed May 6, 2015 for training from 12 to 4:30 p.m. In case ofan emergency, please go to the nearest Emergency Room. For urgentissues, patients can call the regular appointment line at 843-963-6880to receive support services. The medical group will reopen to normalbusiness hours May 7, 2015.

/ 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, like

to 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 7:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. Toschedule an appointment or request more information, please call843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for theWeapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visitthe AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in build-ing 708.

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 athttps://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

May 5 /A “My New Space” class will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This

mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out ofthe dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

May 6/ A “Key Spouse Orientation Training” for newly appointed Key

Spouses will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m./ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for

Separatees and Retirees from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…per

Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring servicemembers can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior toDOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation coun-seling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the processto making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/coun-seling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.

May 7/ A webinar, “Unleash the Power of a Budget,” will be held from

9 to 10:30 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financial inde-pendence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budget ofyour own.

May 8/ A webinar, “Is the TSP for Me?” will be held from 8 to 9 a.m.

Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account,strategies and more .

/ 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.

/ A “Heart Link - Charleston Orientation for USAF Spouses” willbe held from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.; join us for this fun orientation.Military spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions,military language, and benefits/services while making new friends!

May 11-15/ A “Transition GPS Workshop” will be held from 8 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” withease. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of yourmandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing is required prior to attend-ing this workshop.

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/

May 4/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Gps) Workshop: 4-8 MAY,

0800-1700. This mandated 5-day is held May 4 - 8 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m., and prepares service members for transition to civilian life.Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space available basis.

May 5/ Comprehensive Principles Of Financial Planning: From 5 to 7

p.m., learn about the principles of comprehensive planning, wealthaccumulation, risk management, and retirement planning.

May 6/Military Spouse 101: Spouses, welcome to the military. Being

a military spouse can be a challenging adventure. Join the MilitarySpouse 101 class from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and meet other militaryspouses. You will learn military culture such as acronyms, ranks,chain of command, core values and how to adjust to the militarylifestyle.

May 11/ Your Career, Your Clearance: From 10 to 11:30 a.m., learn

about how your finances can affect your security clearance and yourcareer in the military.

May 12/ Your New Wheels: Attendees learn how to determine what they

can afford, plan for the various expenditures of a car, and learn to getthe best deal on the purchase. Class will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

May 13/ Five Love Languages: 1630-1730: What makes you feel loved?

People express love for one another in various ways. It is essentialfor couples to identify how to communicate their love to one anotherso they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your lovelanguage from. Class will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Notices/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culmi-

nating activity to verify service members have met their Career

Readiness 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 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.

/ 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.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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