08-09-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Savings and the ability toreprogram funds made possible today'sannouncement by Defense Secretary ChuckHagel that unpaid furlough days for about650,000 civilian employees are being reduced.

Hagel signed a memo cutting furlough days forabout 650,000 Defense Department civilianemployees from 11 to six. This means that for mostemployees, the furlough will be over Aug. 17.

Effective immediately, furloughs are over forall DOD Education Activity personnel on 10-month contracts -- mostly teachers and supportpersonnel working in the activity's school sys-tem -- so the 2013 school year will not be affect-ed, officials said.

In a message announcing the reduction, Hagelsaid that since he announced the 11-day furloughin May, "Congress has approved most of a largereprogramming request that we submitted, ...giving us the flexibility to move funds acrossaccounts. The military services have been

aggressive in identifying ways to hold downcosts, and we have been successful in shiftingsavings ... to meet our highest priority needs."

When Hagel reluctantly decided to imposefurloughs in May, the department faced an $11billion shortfall. The department already hadimposed a hiring freeze, cut facility maintenanceand laid off temporary employees before makingthe furlough decision.

The cuts severely affected readiness accounts,with Navy ships not sailing, Air Force squadronsnot flying and Army and Marine Corps units nottraining. Readiness of these units was so endan-gered that leaders determined that furloughswere the best way to find the last $2 billion insavings needed.

"But even as [Hagel] made the announce-ment, the secretary said he would try to reducethe number of days without endangering trainingand maintenance," a senior defense official,speaking on background, told reporters after thememo was issued.

The savings and reprogramming allowed thedepartment to accomplish two goals, he said.

First, there were "modest improvements" intraining. The Air Force has been able to returnsquadrons to flying, and the Army has been ableto fund organizational training. Second, thedepartment was able to reduce furlough days.

"While this is positive news for the depart-ment and for our valued civilian workers, ...we're still facing some major challenges," thesenior official said. "Military readiness isdegraded heading into 2014. We still need sever-al months and substantial funding to recover.And yet, 2014 is a year that will feature greatuncertainty, ... and it may feature some addition-al austerity."

The budget for fiscal year 2014 is up in the air."Secretary Hagel wants to assure our civilian

employees that he will do everything possible toavoid imposing furloughs again next year," theofficial said.

In his memo, Hagel thanked the civilian work-force "for their patience and continued dedicationto our mission during these extraordinarily toughtimes and for their continued service and devotionto our department and our country."

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Joint Base Charleston leadership cut the ribbon during the opening of the new Joint Base Charleston Runway Aug. 7, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (From left to right) Lt. Col.Patrick Miller, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, Andrew Savage, Charleston County Aviation Authority chairman, DougMarquart, DWG & Associates, Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. James Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander. The newly constructed runway is 9,000 feet longand 150-feet wide and 18-inches thick at a cost of approximately $40 million. The runways at JB Charleston are part of a dual-use airfield and are shared with the Charleston County AviationAuthority and private industry. The new runway will be capable of supporting Air Force mission requirements and also serve the local community. See story, Page 5.

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tom BradingJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

(Editor's Note: For more than 20 years, the C-17 Globemaster III hasdelivered rapid air mobility at a moment's notice all around the world.With the last U.S. Air Force C-17 scheduled to roll off the Boeing assem-bly line Sept. 12, 2013, we look back on the continuing impact this signa-ture Charleston aircraft makes to the United States Air Force through ourseries, "Before the last C-17.")

The C-17 Globemaster III combines strategic and tactical airlift intoone wide-body aircraft, capable of short takeoffs and landings fromremote locations. It is also able to carry everything from paratroopers, fall-en heroes, combat material and even the President of the United States.

Airdrops and assault landings into combat zones may be an essentialelement that sets the C-17 ahead of the pack, but without skilled Airmendoing their job, the aircraft would not have seen the levels of success it hasachieved through the years.

One of those professions is the aircraft loadmasters."Like many loadmasters, when I turn on the news and see conflicts or

disasters unfolding in the world; I think to myself, 'looks like I'll be leav-ing soon,'" said Master Sgt. Aaron Avery, 16th Airlift Squadron standardsand evaluations superintendent.

Aircraft loadmasters, like Avery, ensure contents of the aircraft,whether it is passengers or cargo, arrive safely at their destination. Theirintended destinations may be in every remote corner of the world -because where the C-17 Globemaster III goes, the loadmasters go.

And yet, despite the grim pictures seen on the news, it is undeniable thatwhen airlift support is needed, the C-17 Globemaster III and its crew stepup to the plate. For Avery, and the U.S. Air Force, those conflicts have var-ied throughout the years, from combat to humanitarian efforts.

"One of my first missions as a young loadmaster was the Kosovo Crisis of1999," said Avery. "Our aircrew was moving M1 tanks into Albania onto smallrunways and flying out in under 15 minutes to get more. We did this on a con-sistent rotation throughout the coming days. It was definitely a thrill."

For Avery, the early missions were a rite of passage into an airlift com-munity that also provided the comfort of family. Airlift is a family traditionand runs in Avery's blood. A Charleston, S.C. native, his father was a pilotfor years with the 315th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.

"As a kid, I was fascinated by my dad," said Avery. "Just the idea ofbeing a part of such a rich tradition, something bigger than me, and hav-ing the honor to experience the entire world was all I wanted."

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Before the last C-17: Carrying the load

Capt. Paul Guenther, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, and Master Sgt.Aaron Avery, 16th AS standards and evaluations superintendent, have 31years of combined experience inside the C-17 Globemaster III. Joint BaseCharleston is scheduled to receive the final C-17 Sept. 12, 2013, asBoeing completes work on the U.S. Air Force’s last Globemaster. The firstC-17 to enter the Air Force’s inventory arrived at Charleston Air ForceBase in June 1993. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery oftroops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to for-ward bases in the deployment area.

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Commentary by Lt. Col. Susan Dickson189th Airlift Wing

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. – Itseems that everyone has a Bucket List these days.You know, the list of all the things you dream ofdoing before you die or "kick the bucket."

There are websites and books dedicated solelyto help you formulate the perfect list. Maybe youwant to swim with dolphins or stand on the equa-tor. Some folks want to see the pyramids or visitStonehenge. Other dreams are a bit simpler –get a tattoo, learn CPR, go to a Hog's game.It doesn't really matter what's on your list. Thepoint is you don't want to leave this Earth with-out doing a few amazing things. So how do youensure that doesn't happen? You make a plan.You make your Bucket List.

But here's a catch. According to the latestAmerican Time Use Survey (conducted by theBureau of Labor Statistics), the average Americanspends 8.8 hours per weekday at work. That's 44hours a week. Two thousand two hundred andeighty eight hours a year. Consider our profession,

and I would venture the number is even higher.Compare that with the 2.5 hours per day we spendon "leisure and sports", and an important questionrises to the surface. Why don't we spend moretime planning for the biggest slice of the piechart? Why don't we have a Bucket List for ourprofessional lives?

I think we all know that life can pass us by if wedon't make plans – that's the whole idea of theBucket List. Don't let your professional life pass byeither. Start your plan now. Make your Bucket List –Part 2. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. Choose a mentor. Don't wait around to bementored. Think long and hard about who youwant to be professionally. Find that person whoemulates the skills and leadership style you wantand ask for their advice and guidance. Then turnaround and do it to somebody else – see #2.

2. Take time with a younger troop. Life is busy.Work is busy. Try your hardest to never be toobusy. Dedicate time to spend with your subordi-nates or co-workers. Believe it or not, you havesomething valuable to pass on.

3. Give back. Make a plan to start or continue

your charitable giving. The Combined FederalCampaign and Air Force Assistance Fund are a greatplace to start. Maybe you'd rather give time thanmoney. Look out your window – volunteer withyouth, coach a team, or join a professional group.

4. Focus on fitness. There's no time like thepresent. Make a goal to better your last score by 5points. Shoot to max out one event. If you'realready a fitness guru, share your gift withcoworkers--run with them, challenge them, sup-port them.

5. Prioritize PME and school. As painful as itcan be, be proactive. Seek out in-residence slots.Know when you're eligible. Know your deadlines.Be the master of your education and be readywhen an opportunity presents itself.

We all need a Bucket List for our professionallives. A well thought out, organized approach toyour career just makes sense. We all know thatyou'll never reach your destination if you don'tknow where you're going. So make travel plans tovisit Stonehenge, but log on to Virtual MPF aswell. Think about it. I'd hate for your 44 hours topass you by.

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Commentary by Col. David Miller21st Operations Group

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – AsI was preparing to take command of the 21stOperations Group, one of my former Airmencalled me to see if my leadership expectations hadchanged. He was preparing his own leadershipexpectations briefing for his first commander's call,and he wanted to know if I still had a one-wordexpectation for my officers and NCOs – "Lead!"

I responded I still had a one word expectationfor myself and the leaders I worked with, how-ever, I went on to explain that how they lead isan indispensable part of the conversation. Why?It is our job as leaders to create and sustain anenvironment for our people to succeed profes-sionally and personally. Moreover, in such adynamic security and fiscal environment, and ata time when we continue to expect more andmore from our Airmen, how we act is just asimportant as what we do.

Now, I would not presume to make judg-ments or prescriptions about the environment ofevery unit ... but I do believe, as our leaders ofthe past did, that leadership is a "team sport"and that a dialogue about leadership expecta-tions is a healthy thing for any organization,particularly as we build and shape the next gen-eration of officers and NCOs.

I suspect many of you know the old maxim,"The pace of the pack is set by the leader." And,no doubt throughout your careers you have seenthis metaphor in action in the form of a particu-lar NCO, commander or supervisor. Reflectingon the question above, however, necessitates amore sophisticated reading of this phrase. Notonly does the leader set the pace of the pack, heis responsible for determining the pack's direc-tion, membership, care and feeding, and rest

stops along the way. In short, the leader must beguided by certain principles that make up his orher core leadership philosophy.

Throughout my career I have many valuableleadership traits, but I have witnessed three thatrise above the rest as fundamental to effectiveleadership in the 21st Century Air Force:Integrity, competence and empathy.

Integrity as a fundamental leadership traitshould be no surprise to Airmen as it is one ofour core values. It speaks to our character, ourability to see the right in any situation, and ourAirmen need to see it manifest in our decisionmaking. They don't expect us to shy away fromthe hard tasks, or make decisions based on somemisplaced sense of privilege or pride.

On the contrary, they expect their leaders to dis-play a moral excellence, set the highest standards,gather the necessary information and embrace thetough decisions mindful of the consequences.Why? Because that's what we pay leaders to do!In short, decisions that are based on "math" andnot "manhood," and centered on a foundation ofmoral excellence will always stand up to thescrutiny of the finest Airmen in the world.

The next fundamental trait our Airmendemand of our leaders is competence. OurAirmen have every right to expect their leadersto be masters of their craft. Now, I come froman operations background, and in our communi-ty our Airmen expect our leaders to have a cred-ibility that is derived from a career of experi-ence in operations. This expectation is no differ-ent than the expectation that our firemen haveof a fire chief or a maintainer has of his super-visor. The bottom line is that competence isbased on a legacy of learning, enhances yourcredibility and allows you as a leader to makerapid, informed decisions under pressure. It iscompetence, shaped by experience, that will

allow a leader to identify problems and callturns in the road before issues become crises –our Airmen deserve no less.

Last, and certainly not least, is empathy. Ithink of empathy as the ability to put yourself insomeone else's shoes and view the world asthey see it. It is a leadership trait that isextremely difficult to master, but it is alsoincredibly important for a leader to make theeffort every day. How else is he or she is goingto be able to understand and appreciate whatour Airmen are going through? It is empathythat will inform a supervisor how to motivate aparticular individual, and it is empathy that willlet a leader know when an individual needs abreak or has taken on too much.

In today's environment, we are constantlyasking our Airmen to do more with less, andthey continue to surprise me each and every daywith how often they raise their hand and getafter it no matter how difficult the challenge.Our Airmen are able to do this because they arehighly capable and motivated, and it is herewhere empathy is most critical for a leader inthat it allows him or her to distinguish enthusi-asm from capability. In sum, a 21st CenturyAirman requires a leader who can identify withhim and see the world through his eyes.

There are many traits that we value in our lead-ers, and our followers for that matter, and I havepicked three in order to promote discussion anddebate. For your work center or functional area,the most critical traits may be slightly different.The key is that, as we build, lead and teach thenext generation of Airmen, they learn the impor-tance of integrity, competence and empathy.

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From Kevin RobinsonDefense Commissary Agency

FORT LEE, Va. – Military commissaries worldwide willreturn to normal operating schedules the week of Aug. 18-24, said the director and CEO of the Defense CommissaryAgency.

The DeCA announcement comes in the wake of theDepartment of Defense’s Aug. 6 decision to curtail furloughsof its civilian workforce from 11 to six days.

“This is welcome news for us all,” said Joseph H. Jeu.

“Our stores will return to their regular schedules after Aug.17. I encourage our patrons to check the DeCA website fortheir commissary’s operating hours.

“We recognize the disruption that furloughs presented toour patrons as far as access to their commissary benefit,” headded. “We also understand the economic hardships many ofour employees faced with the pay they lost during the fur-lough period.” Since July 8, the one-day-per-week furloughsimpacted all of DeCA’s more than 14,000 U.S. civilianemployees worldwide.

With the end of furloughs, Jeu asked that patrons be

patient as product delivery schedules return to normal. “Wewill do everything possible to ensure that our shelves areproperly stocked with the products our customers want whenthey shop,” he said. “However, there will be a short adjust-ment period as our stores settle back into their pre-furloughoperating and delivery routines.”

Commissary customers can quickly find out about anychanges to their local store’s operating schedule by going towww.commissaries.com, clicking on the “Locations” tab,then “Alphabetical Listing” to locate their store, and clickingon “Local Store Information.”

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Make your Bucket List: Part 2

Commentary by Lt. Col. Oliver Leeds92nd Air Refueling Squadron

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. –One of the lessons I carry around with me everyday is something I learned from the jumpingevents in high school track and field.

I was intimidated by the high jump. Unlike thelong jump, where every leap into the sand pitcould be measured and faults were not embarrass-ing, the high jump presented a daunting binarychallenge: clear the bar or make an embarrassingspectacle. Knocking the bar down could hurt if itlanded between me and the mat, and the groansfrom spectators could be ego devastating.

Some of my long jumps were better than oth-ers, but none felt like failures. In the high jump,however, failure was certain. Every competitionhas the same sequence: jump, succeed; jump, suc-ceed; jump, fail. It was always there, stalking me.Eventually, my limits prepared me to announce tothe world, "I failed!"

One day, at my more comfortable long jumppit, my attitude swung 180 degrees. Simply put, Iwas discontented not knowing if I had done mybest. Could I have run faster? Did I jump too farbehind the line? Should I have waited for thebreeze to shift directions? The second guessingwent on and on. I didn't have this problem in thehigh jump. In the high jump, I always knew I didmy best, because I pushed myself until I failed.Eureka!

Had I found comfort in failure? Yes, because itassured me I had done my best, and removedregrets for not having tried.

My thoughts turned immediately to the sealedand addressed, yet unmailed, envelope on mydesk at home. It was college application season,and I had been accepted to all four schools towhich I had applied. But the application on mydesk was different – it was to "the long-shotschool" – the school I would go to if I could, butseriously doubted I had a chance.

Wasn't it smarter to avoid failure? I could

spend the rest of my life thinking I wasn't reject-ed, rather than apply and remove all doubt. Butthat day, 23 years ago, I glanced over my shoulderat an unusually inspiring high jump bar. I walkedout of my uncertain sand, went home and mailedthe application. Sure enough, two months later Iwas rejected. It was my first true failure in theroad of life, but I have spent the decades sinceconfident that I have done my best and gratefulthat I had learned to live a life without regrets.

Some of my fellow Airmen surprise me for notseeing that lesson. I have known people notapplying for jobs for fear of rejection. I've knownNCOs and officers alike retiring before findingout if they were selected for a promotion. Allkinds of challenges are declined for some form orflavor of failure avoidance.

Life is short, and an Air Force career is fast.Not failing does not mean you are successful; itmeans you traveled too cautiously. Leap to yourlimits, learn from failures and live without regrets.That is a successful journey!

Leap to your limits without regrets

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Avery has been to more than 130 countriesaround the world, and has been involved incombat missions in Southwest Asia as well ashumanitarian efforts in Haiti. But, for manyaircrew members, all the missions they fly arememorable.

"You don't want to be on the "routine" mis-sion that isn't memorable," said Capt. PaulGuenther, 16th AS C-17 pilot. "Every missionI'm part of sticks out in my thoughts. Forexample, I'll always remember every digni-fied transfer. I'll also remember the medevacmissions when I had wounded warriors onboard that trusted me to get them to the addi-tional medical help they needed, or flyinginto combat zones all day with cargo to aidthe warfighter downrange. Being a part ofmissions that have a direct impact on ourfighting forces or civilians in need of helpwill always stick out, because I'm honored tosee the results of our airlift mission."

Guenther dedicated the first 10 years of hiscareer as an enlisted aircraft loadmasterbefore commissioning as an officer. However,when it came time to select the aircraft hehoped to pilot he could only think of one.

"The unique capabilities of the C-17 arewhat originally drew me toward it," saidGuenther. "I've been heavily involved in theC-17 community since I became an Airman

14 year ago, from my time as a loadmaster,then a loadmaster instructor, to today as apilot. It's always been the top of the line, andwill continue to be the best."

Loadmasters perform their duties by math-ematically arranging cargo, among manyother tasks, so the plane can fly safely. Theyalso secure the cargo with chains and strapsto prevent any movement while in flight.

"We rely on each other for safety," saidGuenther. "It's important that I fly the aircraftto its location safely, but without the load-masters securing the cargo we're flying, wecould never accomplish this. We worktogether and keep each other safe."

Guenther continued, "A lot of times I'mthe oldest guy flying, and I'm in my early30s. Most Airmen I work with when I fly areyounger, an average age of about 26, andtheir performance is a real testament to thoseAirmen as skilled professionals."

JB Charleston is scheduled to receive itsfinal C-17 Sept. 12, 2013, as Boeing completeswork on the U.S. Air Force's last Globemaster.The first C-17 to enter the Air Force's invento-ry arrived at Charleston Air Force Base in June1993. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategicdelivery of troops and all types of cargo tomain operating bases or directly to forwardbases in the deployment area."

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Capt. Paul Guenther, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, is a 14-year Air Force veteran. Prior tobecoming a pilot, Geunther served as a technical sergeant and flew as an aircraft loadmasterin the C-17. Joint Base Charleston is scheduled to receive the final C-17 Sept. 12, 2013, asBoeing completes work on the U.S. Air Force’s last Globemaster. The first C-17 to enter theAir Force’s inventory arrived at Charleston Air Force Base in June 1993. The C-17 is capableof rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or direct-ly to forward bases in the deployment area.

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Capt. Paul Guenther (left), 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, and Master Sgt. Aaron Avery, 16thAS standards and evaluations superintendent, walk along the flight line July 30, 2013, at JointBase Charleston – Air Base, S.C. They’ve both dedicated their career to traveling the worldinside a C-17 Globemaster III.

Master Sgt. Aaron Avery, 16thAS standards and evaluationssuperintendent, is a 21-year AirForce veteran, with 17 years asan aircraft loadmaster, fromCharleston, S.C., and alwayswanted be a part of an aircrewand travel the world. He hopesto eventually retire from the AirForce where it all started – inCharleston. Today, Avery hasseen more than 130 countriesas an aircraft loadmaster.

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This forum is your opportunity to make Joint BaseCharleston a better place to live, work and play. This is alsoyour venue to tell me how our Airmen, Sailors, Air Forceand Navy civilians and contractors are supporting you as acustomer.

To ensure you receive a response to your concerns, pleaseleave your name and the information needed to contact you.

Question: "I just returned from an outing to the base,where my husband and I had planned to visit OutdoorRecreation, the Arts and Crafts Complex and Auto Hobby. Iwas shocked to find all three facilities closed on a Saturdaymorning. What kind of message does this send to hard work-ing active-duty personnel who want to spend down timerecreationally with their families? How do the hours of 9-5,Monday through Friday accommodate those for whom theservices are intended in the first place? For a communityservices flight, it misses the mark on both community andservice, and that is a shame."

Response: Thank you for your support of Force SupportSquadron activities. It is important that the entire local mili-tary community, active duty, civilian and retirees, activelysupport these facilities so we can continue to operate them.

As you have noted, due to the reductions in Department ofDefense spending known as "Sequestration," Joint BaseCharleston has had to make many difficult decisions on howto continue our core mission, support our families and cus-tomers, and operate with a significantly smaller budget.These funding reductions have resulted in the closure ofsome facilities, and a reduction in services or hours at others.On June 30, 2013, all Joint Base Charleston Auto HobbyShop operations were consolidated at the Weapons StationHobby Shop, thereby closing the Air Base Auto HobbyShop. Rest assured, the closing of any facility is not an easydecision and was not made lightly.

The Arts and Crafts Center supports many patrons whouse the facilities at different days and times. We strive tomeet the needs of as many patrons as possible. The currenthours are a balance to allow as many patrons as possible touse the facilities, while meeting the stringent budget require-ments levied by Congress and the DOD.

Finally, while the Air Base Outdoor Recreation Center is

not open for business on the weekends and holidays, thestaff is working to provide guided tours and outdoor adven-tures in the local to our customers. An alternate to consideris the Outdoor Adventure Center on the Weapons Station.This facility offers similar services, and is open on Saturdaysfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information on these Force Support activitiesand other recreational activities, I encourage you to visit theForce Support Squadron webpage (jbcharleston.com).

Question: I have a question in regards to the CDC andYouth Center pro-rating fees to exclude furlough days. Ourfamily utilizes both the CDC and Youth Center; fees for bothfacilities are due in advance. The Youth Center is pro-ratingfees at the time the fees are drafted from our bank account.The CDC however, drafts the full bi-weekly amount and isnot providing an explanation when we will see a refund forthe furlough days. We have asked CDC staff, on three sepa-rate occasions, why they are not following the same policyas the Youth Center and have received varying responses.With the furlough reducing 20 percent of our monthlyincome, it is a struggle not just for our family, but many mili-tary/civilian employee families. We have talked with otherparents who share the same frustration and concern. Asworking parents with multiple children, it would be helpfulto free up the money in the beginning of the pay periodrather than wait for the CDC to decide when we will berefunded. Why is the CDC not pro-rating the fees in advancelike the Youth Center when they both fall under the 628thForce Support Squadron?

Response: Thank you for the sacrifices you and yourfamily are making in these tough times, and thank you foryour patronage at Joint Base Charleston Youth and CDC pro-grams. You are absolutely correct, and thank you for point-ing out this error. It is the policy of both the ChildDevelopment Center and Youth Programs to allow parents tokeep their children home on their furlough days, withoutbeing charged for these days. The fees for both facilitiesshould be pro-rated at the time of payment, and NOT refund-ed at the end of the billing period. I have already asked the628th FSS staff to retrain their personnel on this policy, andto ensure any other patrons affected by this error are provid-ed a prompt refund. Thank you again for your continued par-ticipation in our programs, and for your attention to detail.

Thank you for calling the Action Line.Col. Richard McComb

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Joint Base Charleston hosts runway ribbon cuttingBy Capt. Frank HartnettJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Military officials, construction contractorsand local civic leaders gathered to mark theend of major construction efforts on the mainrunway, August 8, 2013, at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C.

The ribbon cutting ceremony featuredspeakers from DWG & Associates, the 628thAir Base Wing, Charleston County AviationAuthority and the 437th Airlift Wing.

The original main Charleston runway wasmore than 40-years old and required exten-sive safety inspections and spot repairs toensure safe use. The new runway costapproximately $40 million and required355,000 man hours to complete.

"We replaced the runway before it became adanger," said Lt. Col. Matthew Leard, 437thOperations Support Squadron commander."There were cracking issues and FOD concerns,but we took action before it went any further."

A project of this scale required close coor-dination with all users of the airfield.

The project was not without its share ofchallenges. During 13 months of construc-tion, more than five feet of rain fell on theproject site. Excessive rain fall resulted innearly 60 days of construction weatherdelays. Additionally, construction crews hadto replace 45,000 cubic yards of unsuitablesoil, which is enough soil to cover a footballfield with a 25-foot layer. Despite these chal-lenges, the construction crews completed thislarge-scale construction effort without anyaccidents or incidents.

The new runway is a major upgrade forJoint Base Charleston's mission capabilitiesand the growing Charleston community. Animproved fighter aircraft arresting system isalso part of the new runway, benefitting tran-sient aircraft experiencing mechanical issues.

"The new system raises the cable from arecessed location by remote command," said

Lt. Col. Pat Miller, 628th Civil EngineerSquadron commander. "This extends the lifeof the runway by preventing the steel cablefrom slapping the runway when not in use."

Joint Base Charleston hosts a dual-use air-field which is shared with the local commu-nity. Last year, Joint Base Charleston execut-ed more than 2,700 C-17 missions andCharleston International Airport supported1.29 million arrivals and departures.

The newly paved surface is 9,000-feet longand 150-feet wide and is composed of concretethat is 18-inches thick. Which is enough con-crete to make a four-foot wide sidewalk span-ning from Charleston, S.C. to Orlando, Fla.

Outdated lighting was replaced with high-efficiency, longer-lasting LED lighting whichaids in safer flight operations. In total, 110miles of wiring and ground cabling wasinstalled to support the new infrastructure.

"This was a great team effort. The plan-ning started in 2003 and the contract wassigned in 2011," said Miller. "Constructionbegan in 2012, and a year and 50 days laterwe now have a new runway."

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, speaks during the opening of new theJB Charleston Runway Aug. 7, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The construction projectbegan last summer to replace the aging main runway, which was more than 50 years old. The orig-inal runway was safely kept in service by routine inspections and conducting spot repairs.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Chacarra Neal

Base leadership and visiting guests await theribbon cutting during the opening of new JointBase Charleston Runway Aug. 7, 2013, at JBCharleston – Air Base, S.C. The original runwaywas safely kept in service by routine inspectionsand conducting spot repairs. However, the run-way was well beyond its originally programmedservice life and was in need of replacement. Thenewly constructed runway is 9,000 feet long and150-feet wide and 18-inches thick at a costapproximately $40 million. The runways at JointBase Charleston are part of a dual-use airfieldand are shared with the Charleston CountyAviation Authority and private industry. The newrunway will be capable of supporting Air Forcemission requirements and also serve the localcommunity. In addition, the project added highefficiency LED lighting fixtures, improved infra-structure for navigational aids and an updatedaircraft arresting system used to safely recoverfighter aircraft experiencing mechanical issues.

From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Air Force officials recently released the listof more than 11,000 senior airmen selectedfor promotion to staff sergeant July 30, 2013.The 11,212 selected represent 32.90 percentof the 34,078 eligible.

Congratulations to Joint Base Charleston’snewest staff sergeant selects:

628th Air Base WingTravis FrameCeleste KelleyKaneisha Lipscomb

628th Civil Engineer Squadron Michael AngJustin BellamyNicole BrowningJustin FleishmanJennifer LevineChristopher MassengaleDamien MonteroThomas SitorsKirt WallaceLeng Yang

628th Contracting SquadronBrittany Lightfoot

628th Communications SquadronAshley Smith

628th Force Support SquadronEboni BaileyFatima CalisaJuan DiazWilliam GeorgeSascha LewandowskiPaloma Mata

628th Logistics Readiness SquadronRudolph BenderAnthony BurdettChasity DavisAntonio HillBreann HillKameron MillsChet PraileyBryan QueenSantiago RendonCourtney RothMark RothSteven StoneTammy Walbolt

628th Medical GroupTalisa BellNathan BozmanTara BradstreetNicholas EstradaJireh GarciaJoshua JonesDominik KienzlJonna Kienzl Matthew KnopfLaura Yang

628th Mission Support GroupDylan Thomas

628th Security Forces SquadronAlicia AdrianJoseph AlexanderZachary AsmanMatthew BaxterMary BoydJonathan BreedTravis DorvitChato GonzalesCallen HammacCorey HornMichael JoinerJames LipscombAndrew LoveladyMatthew MalonePete MartinezRyan OmearaJessica OrmstonMicahel PughMichael Uland

437th Aerial Port SquadronJoshua Bowers Michael Collins Ryan ElyAdam FunderburghJoshua GibsonDaniel GriffithErnest LoveDavid MayJeffrey MontgomeryEric NicholsonGeral PalffyChristopher PriceAdam ShipleyMichael VanlearErika WilliamsNicholas Woods

437th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronBrett AngerJonathon ArceRodolfo ArciagaJustin BallardJustin BradstreetJulius CaluyaJohn ClarkeKristin CookCorrienne CopperMichael CrossIan Daumont FigueroaJoshua Dejongh

Stanley DennisJoseph DooleyBryan FairclothTerry GarrenChet GarrettAaron GloverJohnathon HaneyMaurice HargravesMaynardHerringTravis HicksAdele HuntAshlee JamesRyan JordanAndrea KellySteven KoehlCole LumadueAlexander MackKristle MamolaWilliam McDevittCody RichmanAdrian RinconesGraham RobinsonKrista RoseBrandon ScanlanDakota SchoenhoferMichael ShawMichael ShelbyRichard ShifflettClifford SmithMaxwell St. GermainDavid TaylorKyle ThibodeauLane ThurmanDaniel TorrioBenny VickreyMarcus Williams

437th Maintenance GroupJoseph BeanJared BurdenGeorgeanna JagowBenjamin MerriamScott Schreiber

437th Maintenance SquadronDaniel Barber Nathan BassRobert BurgerKyle CoverdaleAlexander ElyAdam FrazierRobert GreshamBrian HadrabaNathaniel LehmannHerschell MillerCorey PfantzCurtis RobinsonJonathan StephensBrian WaldbilligAdrian Welch

437th Operations GroupTyler Wehrung

437 Operations Support SquadronAlexander ChavanneLuke HarshmanScott HendricksonBenetton LapuzEric Maertens

14th Airlift SquadronSean FaustSteven FaustWilliam FavaloraJoseph HoffmanNicholas LucchesiNathan PorterChris Thiel

15th Airlift SquadronDavid DeeringBrandon KillenNicholas Phipps

16th Airlift SquadronJonathon AkersCorey Haun

17th Airlift SquadronDevin LynchAron Peet

The average score for those selected was291.07. Selectees' average time in grade is1.98 years and time in service is 4.51. Theaverage enlisted performance report score is131.84, and 0.98 is the average decorationsscore. Selectee average promotion fitnessexamination score is 64.77 and the averagespecialty knowledge test score is 63.48.

Those selected for staff sergeant will be pro-moted according to their promotion sequencenumber beginning in September. Selections aretentative until the data verification process iscomplete, which is no later than 10 days afterthe promotion release date. Personnel officialswill notify Airmen, via military personnel sec-tions, if their selection is in question.

To see the promotion list, go to the myPerswebsite at https://mypers.af.mil, select"Active Duty AF Enlisted" from the dropdown menu and enter "promotions" in thesearch window. Select the enlisted promo-tions home page and scroll down to the"Promotion Selects and Statistics" link.

Airmen will also be able to access theirscore notices on the virtual MPF, accessiblevia the secure applications page and the AirForce Portal.

For more information about other careerdevelopment and personnel issues, visitmyPers.

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Col. Michael Mongold (left), 628th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt.Robert Valenca (right), 628th MSG command chief, congratulate the 628th Air Base Wing's newstaff sergeant selects at the staff sergeant promotion release cermony Aug. 1, 2013, at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C.

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Col. Al Miller (left), 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes(right), 437th AW command chief, congratulate the 437th AW's new staff sergeant selects at thestaff sergeant promotion release ceremony Aug. 1, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Forty-nine Sailors from Joint Base Charleston were select-ed for promotion to the rank of chief petty officer.

As chief petty officers, more will be expected and demand-ed of these exceptional Sailors. Only in the U.S. Navy doespromotion to the rank of E-7, or chief petty officer, carry withit the spoken and unspoken responsibilities expected of thesenew leaders. It is an entry into a naval fellowship of chiefs,one which requires and demands a responsibility to take careof their Shipmates and to be a leader and mentor to all theyserve with.

Congratulations to the following men and women whohave been selected entrance into the Chief's Mess.

Navy Nuclear Power Training CommandAviation Boatswain's Mate Chief Petty Officer Robert GilbertElectrician's Mate Chief Petty Officer Nancy LaFlair EMC Benjamin Abrams EMC Philip Machin, EMC Joseph McClureElectronics Technician Chief Petty Officer John Stork ETC Timothy Coleman ETC Thomas Friedrich ETC Joseph Blackwell ETC Joseph ZimmermanETC Bryan Sanda

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On April 9, 2012, a U.S. Navy SEAL Team was conduct-ing a village stability patrol mission along a ledge of a moun-tain in Afghanistan. During their mission, the team wasengaged by PKM machine gun and AK47 small arms fire –resulting in one of their team members being shot in the leg.

“We were pretty much going out every day,” said Tech.Sgt. Clifford Hartley, 628th Security Forces Squadron mili-tary working dog handler who was at the time a staff sergeantand deployed with the 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team atForward Operating Base Lagman, Afghanistan. “While I wassupporting Task Force Trident [U.S. Navy SEAL Team 2], ourmission was to find improvised explosive devices and to clearout Taliban members from villages.”

The 30-year old technical sergeant, who has been in the K-9 career field for nearly eight years, was serving on his fourthdeployment. But, this six-month deployment was not as nor-mal as his previous deployments.

Hartley was about halfway through his deployment whenhe was approached to join Navy SEAL Team 2. In early April,SEAL Team 2’s dog was killed when an improvised explosivedevice detonated.

“The Navy SEAL Team requested someone to fill thevacant spot and I just happened to be the one who answeredthe door,” Hartley said jokingly. “It really didn’t affect me.I’ve been outside the wire many times before.”

He and 8-year old, military working dog Arton were nowserving as a patrol/explosive detector dog handler team sup-porting U.S. Navy SEAL Team 2 conducting Village StabilityPatrol missions in Afghanistan.

During their patrol missions, Hartley, MWD Arton and aNavy SEAL EOD tech, would be in the front of the 10-personsquad.

“We were clearing IEDs, so if my dog showed interest orresponse on a possible threat – the EOD tech was right thereto take care of it with his equipment,” Hartley added.

It was approximately 11:50 a.m. in the vicinity of UlgayVillage when the April 9, 2012 event occurred.

The platoon was moving northeast along a footpath con-necting the Ulgay Village and Khvajeh Village ArghandabDistrict, Zabul province Afghanistan. Upon rounding a bendnear a large rock outcropping, the front of the SEAL patrolwas immediately engaged by effective PKM machine gunrounds by more than eight enemy fighters, according to one ofSEAL Team members.

The main element was engaged from their right flank.Hartley, the EOD tech and another SEAL were pinned downhard on the front side of the mountain. The third member wasshot in the leg directly behind Hartley.

The EOD tech immediately ran to the third person’s posi-tion on the ledge and dragged him to small cover, whileHartley positioned himself between the enemy forces and laiddown covering fire.

“I’ve been around gun fire before and everyone reacts dif-ferently,” said Hartley. “A lot of people would automaticallytake cover or freeze. The shots were bouncing of the rocksbehind me.”

While the EOD tech performed medical treatments on thewounds of the third member, Hartley spotted two enemyfighters shooting at them from their immediate left flank.

“I kept my head on a swivel and noticed the two Talibanfighters popping up,” Hartley recalled. “I took a few shotswith my M-4 Carbine and hit the rocks in front of them. Theenemy stood up again and I shot him in the chest and he wentdown.”

The EOD tech still had to transfer the wounded SEAL tobetter cover to finish first responder buddy aid and to stop thebleeding. During this movement, Hartley laid down effectivecover fire and shot more than 100 rounds toward enemy posi-tions ensuring the SEALs made it safely.

“You go through so much training, but you really neverknow what you’re going to do [when the situation arises],”said Hartley.

“Without a doubt, Staff Sgt. Hartley’s heroics that day keptmyself and the other Seal from sustaining any more injuries.Without Sgt. Hartley’s swift and selfless actions, I could not

have worked on the SEAL’s injury and stopped his bleeding –ultimately saving his life,” according to the EOD tech.

“Tech. Sgt. Hartley is the epitome of a warrior,” said Capt.Jonathan Blount, 628th SFS Operations Officer. “His actionsunder fire saved a life and in my eyes, he is a hero. Cliff is a funloving NCO that keeps the mood light, but when the bulletsstart flying, I would not want anyone else watching my back.”

Hartley was awarded the Air Force Combat Action MedalJuly 24, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. for hisactions in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

Hartley is a military brat and has been in the Air Force formore than 10 years. He has already received the Bronze Starfor his achievements during his 2010 deployment toAfghanistan as a K-9 MWD handler and is currently beingnominated for another Bronze Star and the Navy and MarineCorps Achievement Medal with Valor for being attached withNavy SEAL Team 2.

In September, Hartley will go on his fifth deployment andserve as the K-9 Program manager at Qatar. As the programmanager, Hartley will visit FOBs throughout Afghanistan tomonitor Air Force K-9 teams to ensure the teams are safe,being properly trained and utilized, and receiving the properequipment.

Airman’s actions in support of OEF result with AFCAM

Col. Michael Mongold, 628th Mission Support Group commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Hartley, 628th Security Forces Squadronmilitary working dog handler, with the Air Force Combat Action medal certificate July 24, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - AirBase, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin

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Senior Airman Nolan Ritter, 434th LRSfrom Grissom Air Force Base, Ind., performs burpees during a crossfit competition Aug. 2, 2013, at the FitnessCenter on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The monthly Commander’s Challenge consisted of a crossfit competition andvolleyball game matches betweensquadrons. The monthly CommandersChallenge is a Wing initiative intended toencourage resident interaction and camaraderie as part of ComprehensiveAirman Fitness.U.S. Air Force photos / Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas

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Airmen watchdifferentsquadrons compete in volleyball duringthe monthlyCommander’sChallenge Aug.2, 2013, at theFitness Centeron Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.

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Joint Base Charleston first sergeantscongratulate their Diamond Sharp awardrecipients Aug 6, 2013, at the CharlestonClub, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C.The Diamond Sharp award winners were Airman 1st Class Michael Romack (2nd from left), 437th AircraftMaintenance Squadron crew chief,Airman 1st Class Kyren Gantt (4th from left), 628th Security ForcesSquadron patrolman, Senior AirmanAmber Followill (5th from left), 437th Operations Support Squadronintelligence specialist, Airman 1st Class

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South Carolina's semi-tropical climate often lends itself tohigh levels of humidity, which can contribute to mold andmildew growth when condensation gathers within a home.

Despite the challenges posed by the local climate, JointBase Charleston's privatized housing partners are educatingresidents on steps to fight off a growing problem.

Locally, Forest City Military Communities' homes at JointBase Charleston - Air Base, and Balfour Beatty Communitiesat Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, take a proactiveapproach when it comes to moisture-related issues.

Both companies continuously inspect homes through theirpreventative maintenance and change in occupancy mainte-nance programs in order to identify any moisture or waterintrusion issues that could lead to mold or mildew issues.

When residents report incidents of mold or mildew, therespective housing agency responds immediately and follows astrict protocol developed by safety and environmental profes-sionals to assess the situation and make all necessary repairs.

Mold and Mildew PreventionThere are thousands of species of mold and mildew present in

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Beatty Communities are encouraged to practice a few simpledaily habits to minimize the potential for condensation to gatherin the home and potentially allow the growth of mold or mildew.These tips can also apply to residents living off base.

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well as kitchen exhaust fans when cooking on the stovetop,can be very effective in preventing mold and mildew growth.

• Avoid positioning large pieces of furniture in front of oron top of any heating, ventilation or air conditioning ducts.

• Promptly report any water problems or leaks to the hous-ing manager of your privatized community. These should berepaired as soon as possible.

• Keep indoor humidity levels low (30 to 60 percent isideal) by venting bathrooms, dryers and other moisture gener-ating sources to the outside, as well as using air conditionersand dehumidifiers.

• Increase seasonal cross flow ventilation by opening win-dows and doors periodically during milder weather.

• AC thermostats must always be set on AUTO; never oncontinuous fan mode.

• Don't install carpeting in areas likely to become damp(bathrooms, garages or foyers).

• Dry out wet areas as soon as possible, at least within 48hours, to prevent significant mold growth.

• For routine housekeeping, clean small amounts of suspect

mold on hard surfaces using soap and water.• Wear rubber gloves and scrub the affected area with soapy

water until clean. Rinse with clean water. Let the treated areadry naturally overnight.

• Never mix bleach with ammonia or other householdcleaners. Mixing bleach with ammonia or other cleaningproducts will produce dangerous, toxic fumes.

• If you have been diagnosed with mold allergies or sensitivi-ties, or are sensitive to the cleaning solution, you may need to getsomeone else to do the cleanup. Do not clean large areas of mold.

Any water leaks or moisture in the kitchen, bath, AC regis-ters or utility closets should be reported to the appropriatemaintenance points of contact by calling Forest City MilitaryCommunities at 855-831-3499 or Balfour BeattyCommunities at 797-5631.

For additional information on mold and mildew preventionand who to contact if you feel that you are experiencinghealth-related symptoms caused by mold or mildew, reviewthe following:

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Airman 1st Class Sydney Manning, 1st Combat Camera Squadron videographer, sings duringthe Air Mobility Command Icon Talent Contest Aug. 1, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - AirBase, S.C. Manning, from Nampa, Idaho, performed Idina Menzel’s “The Wizard and I.” All par-ticipants are equally eligible to win the base-level contests, however, only AMC active duty AirForce members (to include AMC affiliate units (guard and reservists), will be permitted to rep-resent their installations in the command finals. Manning will represent Joint Base Charlestonas the top active duty winner. The top rated participant from each base will be that installa-tion’s representative in the command finals and a video of their performance will be forward-ed to compete for an audition spot with Tops in Blue.

Col. Albert Miller,437th Airlift Wing vicecommander, awardsEryn Pope, 628thForce SupportSquadron SingleAirman Initiative coor-dinator, first placeduring the Air MobilityCommand Icon TalentContest Aug. 1, 2013,at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base,S.C.

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Picture this - You're outside in your backyard at nightgrilling out with a few of your friends. As you're discussingHugh Jackman's performance in the newest Wolverine movie,you feel something biting your leg. You look down to find ared, painful insect bite and immediately begin scratching inorder to find relief. As you scratch your leg until it is raw, yourealize that the mosquito could be mistaken for the state birdof South Carolina.

Summertime barbeques are primetime for many insectssuch as mosquitoes and ticks to make their unwelcome debut.Not only do they ruin your evening by forcing you indoors inorder to avoid the constant attacks, but they also may carrydiseases such as West Nile Virus, Dengue fever and Malaria.

And ticks are capable of transmitting Lyme disease andRocky Mountain spotted fever.

Don't think it can happen to you? There were two con-

firmed cases of West Nile Virus in Charleston in 2012.What is the best way for you to avoid these annoying, pos-

sible disease carrying pests? Limit the amount of time youspend outdoors during times of dusk/dawn when mosquitosare most active. If your need for a grilled cheeseburger is fartoo great, you can protect yourself by using an insect repel-lent containing at least 20 percent DEET. Also, if you aregoing to be in an area where there is a large number of mos-quitoes and ticks, wear clothing that covers the majority ofyour body such as jeans, long sleeve shirts and sneakers.Make sure you examine yourself closely after leaving tick-infested areas as ticks can still find ways to latch on to you,often in hard-to-see places.

Finally, eliminate sources of standing water in your yardsuch as bird baths, old tires, buckets, etc., which can serve asmosquito breeding places.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding pest con-trol or prevention contact your base Public Health office at963-6960.

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By Earle Folger628th Civil Engineer Squadron

Controlling soil is one aspect of being an environmentalengineer at Joint Base Charleston. Soil is quite an interestingmedium. Get it wet, and it becomes mud. Grind it, and itbecomes dust (when very dry). Put it in your shoes, and itbecomes the black stuff between your toes. Put too much of itin one place, and it becomes a landslide.

Soil can be problematic. Mix a rain storm with a construc-tion site, and mud becomes another aspect of the job site tomanage. Poorly managed mud on a job site is not uncommon.Storm water runoff can carry mud from where it is supposedto be, to places where it can cause environmental problems.

Federal, State, and local regulations have been passed toprevent erosion. These regulations can also apply to generalactivity; not just to construction sites.

Black fabric fences and hay bales around construction sitesare used not only to tell people where the edge of the construc-tion site is, but to prevent soil erosion from washing soil intoareas were erosion could be harmful to people and to animals.Black fabric fencing is just one way to minimize erosion.

When soil washes into nearby streams, the water can be sochoked with soil particles that aquatic wildlife is harmed. Inextreme cases, fish gills can be abraded to the point that they bleed.Bottom dwelling animals can be buried. Vegetation can be killedeither by being covered, or by soil washing away from their roots.

Why do new shopping centers take the time to install apond on their property? Those ponds are actually storm water

detention systems. When alarge parking area orbuilding is constructed,rainwater doesn't have thesame amount of area toseep into the ground andcan cause flooding orunwanted runoff.Installing detention pondsprovides a place to collectwater runoff so it can bereleased at a controlledrate. This prevents down-stream flooding of neigh-bors. It also helps controlstorm water pollution fromdebris washing out of theparking lot such as papercups, napkins and straws. Detention ponds trap this debris andprevent it from washing off the property. Periodically, the landowner has to clean out those ponds from all the items washedoff the parking lot. If you drop something in a parking lot, besure and pick it up and place it in a garbage can.

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While small ground disturbance projects may be exemptfrom the need to obtain a storm water permit, this does notmean erosion will not be a problem. Planting food plots,installing a flower bed or routinely parking in a grassy fieldmay result in bare soil exposure. These actions will result inadditional soil being eroded. Care should be taking to mini-mize the erosion though careful planning, and implementa-tion. Too much erosion can destroy a project, and neighborscan be harmed.

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BASE BRIEFS

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

Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755) unlessotherwise specified. To register for a class or event, please call 764-7480.

August 9/ A Tricare briefing is scheduled for 3 to 3:30 p.m. Whether you're

retiring or separating, medical support questions will need to beanswered. The Tricare brief provides you with information and assis-tance regarding your healthcare benefits post transition.

/ A Survivor Benefits Brief is scheduled from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Youwill learn how the Survivor Benefit Plan provides eligible survivors ofmilitary retirees with a monthly payment for the lifetime of the benefici-ary. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

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August 13/ A Military Spouse 101 class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This

workshop is a new spouse orientation to the military life. Attendees willlearn military culture, such as jargon, rates/ranks, chain of command,and core values.

/ A Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. Are you newto the area? Join this class to become a volunteer for the Active Duty andRetired Service Members and their families. Meet new friends, network,and develop new skills or sharpen old ones.

August 14/ A 10 Steps to a Federal Job (Resume) class is scheduled for 9 a.m.

to noon. Are you having difficulty applying for a federal job? If so,attend this class and learn the 10 steps of the federal job search processand fine-tune your federal resume.

August 15/ A Conflict Resolution class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Are

you experiencing conflict in the work place or at home? If so, join thisclass and learn how identify ways to effectively resolve conflict.

/ A Pre-Separation Counseling class is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m.,August 15, 2013 for retirees. Are you within 24 months of retiring? If so,it's time to schedule your pre-separation counseling and TAP GPS Class.First, talk with your command career counselor and then request to doyour Pre-Sep Counseling session. Your command career counselor willeither conduct that with you or will refer you to FFSC for the monthlyclass.

/ A Five Love Languages class is scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m. Whatmakes you feel loved? People express their love for one another in var-ious ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicatetheir love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Comeand discover your love language.

August 19/ A Home Buying 101 class is scheduled for 3 to 4:30 p.m. Do you

know if you are rady to purchase a home? Learn the process of buyinga property.

August 20/ A Navigating Stress class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. We

experience stress every day. Attendees will learn techniques to slowdown, take a deep breath, prioritize and relax. Learn to bounce back andkeep stress at a manageable level.

August 21/ A Basic Resume Writing and Cover Letter class is scheduled for

10 to 11:30 a.m. Attendees will receive different types of resume for-mats/samples and a resume draft worksheet, action verbs, etc.

/ A Pre-Separation Counseling class is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m., August21, 2013 for Separatees. Are you within 12 months of separation from theservice? If so, it's time to schedule your pre-separation counseling and TAPGPS Class. First, talk with your command career counselor and then requestto do your Pre-Sep counseling session. Your command career counselor willeither conduct that with you or will refer you to FFSC for the monthly class.

August 22/ A Smooth Move class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon.

Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCSsmoothly to your new location.

August 27/ A Cooking on a Budget class is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Learn about your personal budgets and how to cook on a budget.

Notices/ Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Briefers are avail-

able to assist all service members, veterans, and family memberswho may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eli-gible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and walk-ins are wel-come. The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base office is located in build-ing 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224. The JB Charleston- Weapons Station office is located in building 302, room 108, andthe number is 794-4304.

See more briefs at www.charleston.af.mil

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

Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. Formore information, or to register for a class or event, please call963-4406.

August 13/ An "Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses"

workshop will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about free avail-able resources and services such as employment, resumes, the localjob market, scholarships and more!

/ An "Unleash the Power of a Budget" workshop will be heldfrom noon to 1 p.m. Learn to create a budget and see how it can helpyou reach your financial goals.

August 14/ A "Learn How to Adopt/Foster" workshop will be held from 1

to 3 p.m. Learn about the system-agencies, resources and services.

August 15/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided

for separatees from 8 to 11 a.m. and for retirees from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement,retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to24 months prior to DOS. A separating service member can receivepre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is thefirst step in the process to making you "career ready" to leave theservice; and this briefing and counseling is required prior to attend-ing the TAP GPS Workshop.

/ The 628th Medical Group will be closed on August 15, 2013for Wingman Day. It will reopen on August 16.

August 16/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.

to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. VA One-on-One Disability Claims Assistance will be pro-vided from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. NOTE: Members (who do not have acopy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter(authorizing the VA representative to obtain your medical records) atthe Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic's Family Practice section.This letter must be signed no later than the Monday prior to theweek's Friday VA One-on-One Assistance that you plan to attend.

/ A "VA Benefits Briefing" will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learnabout all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from theTAP GPS Workshop, you will need this. Open to all Active Duty.

Notices/ Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Briefers are avail-

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2012 VW Beetle

$16,287C13167A

2003 Mazda Tribute

$6,99813L018B

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

$7,995C13084B

2012 Toyota Yaris

$13,697C13194A

2007 Dodge Caravan

$5,987C13225A

2007 Ford Ranger SuperCab

$15,997C13212A

2002 Honda Accord EX

$6,788C13156B

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis

$9,894C13198A

2007 Dodge Caliber R/T

$11,678C13151A

2011 Honda Civic LX

$16,599C13135A

2008 Honda Pilot SE

$20,231C13104A

2010 Nissan Sentra S

$13,994C13199A

2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS

$16,48914TL002A

2012 Kia Forte

$15,764C13133A

2009 Nissan Sentra

$11,988C13161A

2012 Nissan Versa HB

$14,214C13196A

2009 Chrysler 300 Touring

$14,378C13028B

2011 Toyota Corolla LE

$15,843C13160A

2010 Chevy Camaro SS

$26,384C13075A

2010 Chevy Impala LT

$16,877C13112A

2010 Ford F-350 4WD/Crew

$35,955C13114A

2009 Buick Lucerne CX

$16,978C13191A

2013 Kia Rio

$14,987C13163A

2008 Ford Taurus Ltd

$13,629C13108A

2012 Toyota Corolla LE

$16,599C13164A

2007 GMC Canyon Ext Cab

$8,99913LE050T

2009 Nissan 370Z

$23,99613LE050A

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2006 Cadillac DTS

$15,995C13201A

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$11,485C13257A

2010 Lexus IS 250

$26,987C13261A

2005 Lexus ES 330

$15,980C13272A

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

$18,975C13252A

2012 Mini Cooper

$21,456C13247A

2008 Ford Focus

$9,988C13219B

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08-09-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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