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Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, passes Air Mobility Command’s guidon to Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II during the AMC’s change of command ceremony at Scott AirForce Base, Illinois, August 11, 2015. Everhart is the 12th commander of AMC since its activation June 1, 1992. Everhart was previously the 18th Air Force Commander at Scott AFB.

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By Staff Sgt. Stephenie WadeAir Mobility Command Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Air MobilityCommand welcomed its 12th commander at Scott Air ForceBase, Illinois, August 11, 2015.Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II took command of AMC from

Gen. Darren W. McDew during a ceremony officiated byAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III.Welsh opened the ceremony by speaking about AMC's

accomplishments since they inherited the missions ofMilitary Airlift Command and Strategic Airlift Command."Over two remarkable decades you [Air Mobility

Command] have answered the call of others so that they mayprevail," said Welsh. "There is no place on earth beyond yourreach. Whether it's the homeland or the beyond the horizon,you bring America's warriors to where the nations needs themand sustain them while their there. And they know no matterthe conditions, you will bring them home."Addressing the men and women of AMC for the first

time, Everhart expressed his enthusiasm to continue to leadAMC Airmen and why they are the best at what they do."I am proud to be a part of this team and grateful for this

opportunity to lead this world-class organization," he said."When I think back on the events of the past decade, I haveto thank our mobility airmen for their courage, determina-tion and professionalism."Formerly as the 618th Air and Space Operations Center

and 18th Air Force commander, Everhart has played a directrole in the operational side of mission execution and wasresponsible for providing mobility and sustainment forAmerica's armed forces worldwide."Our nation's adversaries are determined and are as dedicat-

ed in their cause more than they have ever been," said Everhart."That is why we must remain operationally focused and

manage a fiscally constrained budget while providing ourAirmen with the best training and equipment they need toaccomplish the missions. While bringing new platforms suchas KC-46 and putting them into the hand of the Airmen whoneed them the most. We must do this all as a total force."During the ceremony, McDew expressed his confidence

in Everhart's ability to continue to lead AMC's rapid globalmobility mission.McDew said, "It's been a privilege to serve as your com-

mander. From the mundane to the monumental, you make itlook easy. Every single one of you is vital to the AMC mis-

sion and to the defense of the nation. I thank each and everyone of you for your contribution to the mission and for mak-ing Air Mobility Command great.I can think of no finer officer to take the reins of Air

Mobility Command then Gen. Carlton "Dewey" Everhartand his bride Michelle. He is a proven leader who knowsour command and cares about Airmen."As AMC commander, Everhart will lead all Mobility Air

Forces comprised of nearly 132,000 civilian, active duty,Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve personnel. AMCsustains America's military operations worldwide throughits airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation capa-bilities. The command also responds to humanitarian crisesat home and around the globe.Everhart concluded, "The world and the warfighter need

Air Mobility Command. You work quietly behind thescenes getting the mission done and answering our nationscall. There is no doubt you are the best at what you do. Iknow the challenges we face are daunting but here is mypledge to you: Michelle and I will be right there with you,supporting you and your families every step of the way.Together we will continue to provide unparalleled rapidglobal mobility.

Captain GaryTomasulo, UnitedStates Coast GuardSector Charlestoncommander, throwsout the first pitch atthe CharlestonRiverDogs baseballgame honoring theU.S. Coast Guard’s225th birthday onAugust 8, 2015. Over the past twoand a quarter centuries the CoastGuard missions havegrown from enforc-ing revenue laws toensuring maritimesafety, security andstewardship on theU.S. coastal shoresand across theglobe. TheRiverDogs lost toSavannah 8 – 1.

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Team Charleston,Mark your calendars!!! Wingman Day's

"Wingman University" is just around the corner andis scheduled for August 24, 2015!!Similar to the previous Wingman Day, the first

half of the day will be set up much like a collegecampus. We will offer enrollment in various cours-es and classes will be scheduled between 7:30 a.m.and 12 p.m. The afternoon will be comprised ofunit level planned activities (stay tuned for the finalschedule to come your way soon!). All militarymembers are required to attend a minimum of three3 courses, one of which must be the ResiliencyBooster training, unless directed otherwise by yourleadership. . All other Joint Base Charleston mem-bers are invited to attend as desired. Courses willbe focused on the spiritual and social pillars ofresiliency. More details on when and how to sign up for

classes will be provided in the very near future.Keep your eyes open because some course availabil-ity will be limited and will be filled on a to first-come, first-serve basis.Please email either base POC's Michelle

McMeekin or Capt. Dave Alpert, if you have anyquestions. It is going to be an excellent, informativeday and we look forward to seeing you all there!

-Your Wingman Day Team

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Letter to Airmen: Farewell and thank youBy Lt. Gen. Carlton D. EverhartCommander, 18th Air Force

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. –Mobility Airmen,It was just over a year ago I assumed

command of 18th Air Force, and it has beena humbling and challenging, but also grati-fying, experience. Looking back at this pastyear, I am thoroughly impressed andamazed by what you have been able toaccomplish every day. Thank you for yourcontinuing diligence and excellence as youcarry out our vital worldwide mission.Your dedication and professionalism dur-

ing my tenure as 18th Air Force commander led to more than 87,000 sor-ties. I watched as you delivered supplies to refugees trapped on Mt. Sinjar

in Iraq, fueled the air war over Syria, and delivered aid to the peopleof Nepal following the catastrophic earthquake that struck their coun-try. No matter what job or position you hold, all of you have playedan important role in the 18th Air Force mission and give it its abilityto deliver hope, fuel the fight and bring our people home safe.In my time as your commander, I never once heard anyone say,

"We can't do it." You have always found a way to accomplish themission. By doing so, every commander and warfighter we serveknows that, when needed, 18th Air Force will always be there.You have proven consistently that bold, innovative Airmen are

the Air Force's number one resource. It is because of you that thequestion, "can we get it there?" never comes up.Thank you for all you have done and all you continue to do

every day. It has been my honor to serve with you as the 18th AirForce Commander, and I look forward to serving with you as

Commander, Air Mobility Command.EXPEDITE!

COMMENTARY

The Top 10 Reasons I'll Miss AMCBy Gen. Darren McDewCommander, Air Mobility Command

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Afterspending more than a year leading the outstand-ing active duty, guard, reserve and civilianAirmen at Air Mobility Command, my time withyou has come to an end. While I am incrediblyhonored to have been selected to continue serv-ing our nation at U.S. Transportation Command, Icannot help but reflect on my time with the AMCcommunity with fondness and nostalgia. I've hadthe opportunity to meet some of the most amaz-ing Airmen in the U.S. Air Force, and witnessfirsthand the extraordinary way you accomplishyour missions, with such dedication and profes-sionalism. I look forward to being able to witnessyou rise to the future challenges you willundoubtedly encounter, and I eagerly anticipateapplauding your inevitable successes.With that said, I'd like to share with you a few

things that made AMC such a special assignmentfor me.

10. AMC. Everywhere! Mobility Airmen areglobal. It is such a great privilege to watch you

enable airpower all over theworld. You are the reasonbehind global reach.

9. Surrounded by Blue.There is no better sense ofcommunity than being sur-rounded by a sea of Air ForceBlues (and Airman BattleUniforms).

8. Oreo Cookies and DoveChocolate. Every man has hisweakness, and my front officeteam knew how to exploitmine. They are the fuel behindthe fire that is AMC. Theyknow how to get things done, even it meansassuring the commander has that extra sugar pushto get through the day.

7. Community. AMC has the most dedicatedcivic partners. Never before have I witnessedsuch understanding and undying support fromsuch an exceptional community.

6. Airpower ... From the Ground Up! Noone does it like you do. Whether it's fightingEbola, bringing relief to earthquake victims, or

opening an airfield for operationswithin hours, you make yourmark on the world.

5. The View. Every time Ilook out my window at the his-toric Scott Field and the legacywalk of fame I am reminded ofAMC's great history and theleaders who paved the way.

4. Lunch with Airmen. Thebest part ... hands down.

3. AE. Explaining to thoseunaware AE does not stand for aTV channel or a clothing line.Aeromedical Evacuation is our

mission. AMC Airmen saves lives.2. The balcony brief. The most appropriately

named briefing I've ever been to. It's literally on a"balcony." More importantly, I have the opportu-nity to sit in the 618th Air Operations Center andlisten to your weekly accomplishments. Whathave you not done?

1. Mobility Airmen. AMC has the best in thebusiness. It's been an honor and a privilege beingyour commander. Thank You.

Gen. Darren McDew

Lt. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart

Our mission and our legacyBy Col. Robert LymanJoint Base Charleston commander

Some basics.As I prepared for my assignment as commander of

the 628th Air Base Wing I looked at the heritage of ourunit. While not long, it is storied. We were establishedto be the host unit for all of Joint Base Charleston - sojoint basing is built into our DNA, and you can see it inthe symbology of our emblem. In just a few shortyears the 628th has garnered two Air ForceOutstanding Unit Awards and a host of "Best in the AirForce" and "Best in Air Mobility Command" recogni-tions. It is a legacy for us to be proud of and continueto build on. Our mission statement describes two key areas we

are tasked with. "Deliver installation support" capturesour contract with all our Joint Base mission partnersand the host of facility, program, medical and support functions we provideto enable the readiness of their missions. Ensuring rigor and discipline inour own self-inspections, and continuing a culture of compliance with stan-dards, helps us continue to build world class facilities and programs. Weshould then take some pride, and have a sense of ownership, in the excel-lence and success of the mission partners we enable. Additionally, and just as importantly, we "deliver mission ready forces to

combatant commanders". Our service members deploy in addition to ourin-garrison mission. We need to ensure they have tough and thorough train-ing, beyond the minimum, so they are ready for the combat environmentsthey could face when deployed.

Implied in those missions is ensuring we care for our"service family" - including our civilian and active dutyforce, their families, and also our Guard, Reserve, andretiree populations. Taking care of families, especiallythose of deployed service members, sets the tone for ourjoint base community, and places value on the sacrificessometimes required in a career of service. As the bed rock of any successful organization, we

have to foster the right environment in our work centers.Success starts there. If we can set a professional climateof mutual respect - where people's work is valued, wherethey receive mentorship and feedback, and where nega-tive behaviors are not tolerated and are stopped immedi-ately when started - then a lot of good things happen.The performance of individuals, teams, and units goesup. Negative behavioral trends go down, and we start tolend credence to the trust our nation has in our militaryinstitutions.

Lastly, we need to continue to be ambassadors to the Lowcountry -telling the stories of our missions at home and abroad, sharing the chal-lenges of service life, and embracing the community that supports us soactively. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful place to serve and callhome. I'm glad to see that we are collectively attacking these issues with zeal

already, and I'm anxious to help our team clear hurdles on that path. Manyrely on the excellence of our service.I know my family and I are excited to serve here, to meet as many of

you as we can, learn about your mission challenges and successes, and takepart in our vibrant community.

A challenge for all AirmenBy Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Robinson437th Maintenance Group

It has been said, "You are either part of thesolution or part of the problem." The Air Forceis facing numerous challenges today, putting thisstatement to the test for all Airmen. Relating tothe challenges of today's Air Force leaders, I amreminded of an article written by Laura Dimon inNovember 2013 called "Colin Powell's 13 LifeRules for Any Future Leader." Rule #3 is onethat we could all learn from as we face toughdecisions. "Avoid having your ego so close toyour position that when it falls, your ego goeswith it." General Powell encouraged all his sub-ordinate commanders to argue with him. Hewanted them to do their best to convince himthey were right and he was going down a wrongpath. However, Powell told them a momentwould come when he would have to make thetough decisions and, when that moment came; heexpected all to execute that decision as if it weretheir idea. He would then refer back to rule #2,"I still love you, so get mad and get over it." Hewas looking for people to be part of the solutionand not part of the problem. Many great leadersstill believe in these rules and recommend theybe placed in your leadership tool box.Today's Air Force is faced with challenges like

nothing we have encountered before. From budg-etary cuts, manpower reductions, realignment ofaircraft, developmental special duties and a newenlisted evaluation system, it seems like our foun-

dation is changing. No doubt today's changes areshaping the Air Force for years to come. Whileour leaders are making tough decisions affectingthe careers and lives of all Airmen, it is of theutmost importance that we get these changes right.Their decisions are not easy, many are not popularbut, at the end of the day, these decisions are beingmade for the advancement of our Air Force todayand tomorrow.How can you help facilitate these changes?

Some changes are well above our pay grade andare better left for the policy makers. How to dis-tribute the C-17 fleet or phase out the A-10 air-craft is well outside our control. But somechanges are within our control, like the imple-mentation of the new EES and DSD programs.You have more power than you may imagine andthat power can either be constructive or destruc-tive. Which will you choose as the Air Force isfacing the biggest challenges in its history?Many people today turn to a variety of outlets

to express their support for or against our leaders.We express ourselves through social media asmuch as anything else; we post, share, tweet andblog about almost every topic concerning ourcareers and lives. Whether we are in support oropposition of our leaders we "exercise" our con-stitutional right of freedom of speech and take tothe world of social media. More often than not,it seems we have an axe to grind because we areunhappy with decisions and new policies. Thesevenues are used as a means to attack leadershipdecisions we disagree with because it's the easy

way out. As we face changes, remember the keyto General Powell's rule #3 is communication.General Powell encouraged his subordinate com-manders to convince him he was heading downthe wrong path. To be effective, communicationis required. Social media is not the most effec-tive form of communication. We need face toface communication without fear of reprisal at alllevels. This type of communication was success-ful for General Powell and I believe it is goodenough for leaders at all levels during these try-ing times. So, I challenge you to pursue face toface communication and avoid using socialmedia to attack leadership's decisions. No one ever said supporting the decisions of

our leaders was easy 100 percent of the time.However it is our responsibility, as Airmen, to doso. I challenge you to live by General Powell'srule #3. Question your supervisors when youfeel they are heading down the wrong path. Youowe it to them and they owe it to you to listen.But once a decision is made, WE owe it to allAirmen to support those decisions. I challengeyou to educate yourself and your Airmen aboutthe changes we are going through. How can youevaluate a decision if you don't know the details?Finally, I challenge you to check the Airman inthe mirror. Ask yourself, am I doing my part tofacilitate the Air Force changes? Am I challeng-ing my leadership to make the right decision?Do I understand the decisions? And mostimportantly, you owe it to yourself to be part ofthe solution.

Col. Robert LymanJoint Base Charleston commander

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By Trisha GallawayJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Throughout the last 10 years, the C-17 community has seen many changes to its deploy-ment schedule and the pattern continues. The departure of crews from Joint BaseCharleston, S.C., on July 29, 2015 ushered in a new way to successfully deploy in supportof combat operations. Currently, the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron is comprised of members from nine

out of 10 active duty Air Mobility Command C-17 squadrons.In 2006, the 17th Airlift Squadron assigned to JB Charleston revolutionized the way C-

17 squadrons deployed to support combat operations. They were the first squadron to deployunder the two-EAS system. This meant an entire flying squadron would deploy as a unit fora 120 days. According to Lt. Col. Sam Todd, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron commander, prior

to the two-EAS system, one squadron would deploy to the area of responsibility and theirprimary function would be to "conduct ground duties managing the planning, schedulingand support functions allowing stage-crews from other squadrons to fly the missions. Weused one organic squadron to enable the remaining squadrons to provide flight crews toaccomplish the mission.Typically one squadron deployed for around 90 days and the stage crews would be TDY

for less than a month," said Todd. "Now, [under the new system] our EAS will use flyingcrews from each AMC C-17 squadron to accomplish both flying the missions and conduct-ing squadron support duties over their two and-a-half to four month deployment."Todd, who took over as 816th EAS commander on July 2, 2015 is excited about the new

deployment construct and what it brings to the C-17 community."This change offers the chance to integrate our C-17 community in a completely new

way," he said. "As we do this, we will gain expertise and commonalities to further improveC-17 operations and advance our employment capabilities. Our team is designed quite dif-ferently and I look forward to the cross-talk and conversations that we will have--relationshipsacross our community will be strengthened."Until this most recent deployment cycle, the two-EAS concept was how flying squadrons in

the AMC C-17 community deployed. But what does this new deployment construct mean forcommanders back at their home stations who now have to find a balance between providingcrews to support both combat operations and higher headquarters tasking's?"This new construct will allow the aircrew and the squadrons a great deal of flexibility as

they satisfy their portion of the EAS manning on a continual basis," said Todd. "Any givenCharleston squadron will have an ongoing deployment contribution to make, which will bepredictable at the squadron level. The squadron can plan for the right aircrew to deploy at theright time, allowing everyone the opportunity to schedule according to significant life events,training and progression requirements as well as other activities that sustain our Airmen andsquadrons."Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Farrell, 16th Airlift Squadron commander at Joint Base

Charleston echoed Todd's sentiments."Now we're receiving credit against the normal number of crews we have operating in the

system for the deployed crews," said Farrell. "As long as that construct remains, we'll be ableto support the deployment with minimal impact to the squadron, although it does mean less

crews flying traditional mission sets."The new deployment construct will also take some getting used to by the families left

behind during deployments. However, Farrell believes this will lead to those families beingbetter supported. "In some ways, we're better able to support the families of deployed members because it's

a much smaller number," he said. "As a result, there are more members and spouses with thebandwidth to provide support and outreach. What we lose is the camaraderie of all of thespouses being in the same situation at the same time but I hope the additional support mitigatesthat aspect of it."Todd also feels this deployment schedule will benefit the families as well."Communication and expectation management are key, especially when we are dealing with

the families who serve alongside our Airmen," he said. "I haven't seen any studies that deter-mine if this new EAS construct results in more time at home but, if we can offer some addi-tional stability and negotiate timelines to include the consideration of important family events,I think this is valuable."

C-17 squadrons support new deployment construct; finds innovative way to meet mission

The sun rises above a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing March 24, 2014, at JointBase Charleston, S.C. The first C-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 of troops and all types of cargo tomain operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area.

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Captain Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief (right) pose for a photo with the628th ABW 2nd Quarter quarterly award winners Aug. 3, 2015 after a ceremony at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston, S.C. (From left to right) Johnn Gunther, 628th Security ForcesSquadron Civilian Category II of the Quarter; Dominic Rend, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Civilian Category I of the Quarter; Master Sgt. Bradley Johnson, 628th CommunicationsSquadron, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter; Joseph Gatti, 628th Medical Group, Volunteer of the Quarter; Airman 1st Class Thomas Grimes, 628th Logistics ReadinessSquadron, Airman of the Quarter; and 1st Lt. Daniel Musleave, 628th LRS, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter. Not pictured is Tech. Sgt. Robert Milush, 628th MDG,Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter; and Senior Airman Christopher Heflin, 437th Maintenance Squadron, Honor Guard Member of the Quarter.

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By Debbie GildeaAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas –Restricted senior rater endorsement and stratification for sen-ior NCO enlisted performance reports will be implemented inconjunction with the July 31, 2015 senior master sergeantEPR closeout date.Endorsement and stratification restrictions for senior NCOs

are part of ongoing Air Force enlisted evaluation and promo-tion system changes underway since July 2014.Announced in June, restrictions will limit the number of

endorsements a senior rater may give to their promotion-eligi-ble master sergeants and senior master sergeants. Senior raterswill be restricted to endorsing only the top 20 percent of theirsenior master sergeants eligible for promotion to chief mastersergeant and the top 10 percent of their master sergeants eli-gible for promotions to senior master sergeant.

This percentage correlates with historical promotion ratesfor each grade.In addition to endorsements, senior raters have the option

to include written stratification in their optional comment or"push-line" in the final evaluator's comments section on AirForce Form 911, the EPR for master sergeant through seniormaster sergeant, which was released July 31.Senior rater endorsement and stratification authorizations

are based on the total number of time-in-grade and time-in-service promotion-eligible master sergeants and senior mastersergeants a senior rater has. Senior raters will no longer beauthorized to stratify their promotion-eligible senior NCOsbased on the joint service population and grade.For example, if a senior rater has 200 senior master ser-

geants, but only 100 are TIG/TIS promotion eligible, the sen-ior rater may endorse up to 20 of the eligible senior mastersergeants by marking the appropriate block on the EPR form.The senior rater can also provide a written stratification in the

push-line like "my #1 of 100 SMSgts" if the rater chooses.Senior raters also have the option to endorse a member with-out including stratification.Only the senior rater may include written stratification on

EPRs for senior NCOs they endorse. Lower-level stratifica-tion and stratification by deputy and intermediate evaluators isprohibited, to include lower-level stratification on those eval-uations endorsed by the senior rater.Additional information on restricted endorsement and strat-

ification, and other changes to the evaluation and promotionsystems, are available on the myPers Enlisted EvaluationSystem and Weighted Airman Promotion System changespage.For more information about Air Force personnel programs

go to the myPers website. Individuals who do not have amyPers account can request one by following the instructionson the Air Force Retirees Services website.

AF implements restricted endorsement, stratification for senior master sergeant EPRs

By Staff Sgt. Marianique Santos1st Combat Camera Squadron

Two staff sergeants assigned to the 1stCombat Camera Squadron were awarded thetitle of Department of Defense "Best CombatCamera Team" at the 3rd Annual Spc. Hilda I.Clayton Best Combat Camera CompetitionJuly 17, 2015, at Ft. Meade, Md.Staff Sgt. Steven Witt, 1st CTCS combat

broadcaster, and Staff Sgt. Samuel Weaver, 1stCTCS combat cyber transportation specialistand photographer, finished in first place after arigorous week-long event hosted by the U.SArmy 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera)designed to test the technical and tactical skillsof 12 visual information teams."The competition was fierce, and I'm

happy to see our Airmen bring home the hard-ware the first year this competition was opento us," said Mike Caldwell, deputy director ofAir Force Public Affairs. "Congratulations toSam and Steven on being named the 'BestCombat Camera Team' in DOD!"Along with representatives from 1st CTCS

and 55th Signal Company, the competingteams were comprised of combat cameramenfrom the 3rd Combat Camera Squadron, U.S.Army 982nd Combat Camera Company(Airborne) and the Navy ExpeditionaryCombat Camera Reserve.U.S. Army Maj. Stewart Brown, 55th

Signal Company (Combat Camera) com-mander, said events that allow combat tointeract with each other and see how their

peers operate in is very important."First, many of the missions COMCAM

folks execute are joint missions comprisedof multi-service COMCAM elements," hesaid. "We have to be interoperable becauseat the end of the day, we are all customeroriented organizations and we have many ofthe same customers. Second, it's great to beexposed in a training environment to see thecapabilities of each of the individual servic-es. Finally, I also think it breeds good, clean,healthy competition, and competition forceseveryone out of their comfort zone, which iswhere true progress is made."Two-person teams were required to

complete in eight events which included aseven-mile ruck march, an M4 carbinequalification round and an obstacle course.The teams were also required to submitproducts created with images and videothey captured throughout the competition. "The competition overall felt challeng-

ing and worthwhile, which made it one ofthe best experiences I've had so far in mycareer," Witt said. "Having Weaver as mypartner made things a lot easier because Iknew he was physically and mentallyready to win, and I used that as motivationto push myself past the harder parts of thecompetition."The competition was held in honor of U.S.

Army Spc. Hilda Clayton, a combat photog-rapher assigned to the 55th Signal Company,who was killed in Afghanistan on July 2,2013, while supporting Operation Enduring

Freedom. The competitionstarted off as an internalevent for the 55th SignalCompany and was renamedto keep her memory alive."She was a very competi-

tive individual who lovedSoldiering, team sports, andpushing herself to the lim-its," Brown said. "Sheexcelled in everything sheattempted, and that pushesothers to do the same.""Each year, the Specialist

Hilda I. Clayton Best COM-CAM Competition allowsus all to reflect on the sacri-fices of our fallen and theserious business that is ourprofession as Soldiers,Sailors, Airmen, andMarines," he continued.While honoring the fallen,

combat cameramen wereable to test their will, their

knowledge and the skills they hone whentraining with their units in their home sta-tions."I'm confident our shooters have the men-

tal and physical strength, ability and staminato compete with the very best, both deployed

and at home," said Maj. David Faggard, 1stCTCS commander. "Combat Camera, DoDwide, prides itself on our robust training pro-gram; however, it's the can-do, never give upattitude of this team that propelled them intothe lead."

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U.S. Army Spc. Mykia Ward, a Multimedia Illustrator, assigned to the 55th Signal Company(Combat Camera), traverses the "Weaver" obstacle during the 2015 3rd Annual Spc. Hilda I.Clayton Best Combat Camera (COMCAM) Competition at the Maryland Army National GuardGunpowder Military Reservation Training Site, Glen Arm, Md., July 15, 2015. The obstaclecourse is conducted on day three of the Spc. Hilda I. Clayton Best COMCAM Competition, whichis designed to build self-confidence and teamwork by taking members out of their comfortzones. The obstacle course is the sixth event, where teams of two compete throughout week-long events that assess the technical and tactical skills of Visual Information Personnel. Thecompetition is established in honor of the fallen Combat Camera Soldier, Spc. Hilda I. Clayton,who gave her life July 2, 2013, in Afghanistan as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Sam Weaver, a Combat Camera Airman,assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, shoots his M4carbine rifle during the 3rd Annual Spc. Hilda I. Clayton BestCombat Camera (COMCAM) Competition qualification rangeat Fort George G. Meade, Md., July 14, 2015. Weapons quali-fication is conducted on day two of the Spc. Hilda I. ClaytonBest COMCAM Competition, where teams of two competethroughout a weeklong event that assesses the technical andtactical skills of visual information personnel. TheCompetition is established in honoring fallen combat cameraSoldier Spc. Hilda I. Clayton, who gave her life July 2, 2013, inAfghanistan as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Army photo / Staff Sgt. Kwadwo Frimpong

Staff Sgt. Steven Witt, 1stCombat Camera Squadroncombat broadcaster, andStaff Sgt. Samuel Weaver,1st CTCS combat cybertransportation specialist andphotographer, finished infirst place after a rigorousweek-long event hosted bythe U.S Army 55th SignalCompany (Combat Camera)designed to test the techni-cal and tactical skills of 12visual information teams.

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By Christopher GerryJoint Base Charleston School Liaison Officer

It's that time of year again ... back to school. With the 2015-2016 school year getting ready to kick off on Aug. 17, 2015,here are some safety reminders for those who drive on base aswell as educations resources and school district informationfor families with children enrolled in school.

SafetyAir Base: Drivers, please slow down on Hill Boulevard.

Charleston County Schools will be back in session Aug. 17,2015 so please pay particular attention to the crossing areas,especially at Hill Boulevard and West Jackson Drive. TheCharleston County Sherriff's Department provides a crossingguard at this location, easily identified in her bright coloredjacket. Please respect her as she helps our resident childrencross the very busy intersection.There will be an increased number of children riding bikes

and walking to/waiting for busses throughout the housing andChild and Youth Programs areas of Joint Base Charleston. Bealert and exercise caution as you drive around the base in themornings and afternoons, especially as the days get shorterand the mornings become darker.

Weapons Station: Expect the morning and afternoon trafficto be very heavy along Red Bank Road as Berkeley CountySchools also begin school on Aug. 17, 2015. There are veryfew school busses but there will be heavy parental traffic toand from the middle/elementary schools on base.

Educational ResourcesTutor.com: Tutor.com for U.S. military families is a

Department of Defense-funded program that allows eligiblestudents to connect with a live tutor online at any time. Thisprogram offers one-to-one help with homework, studying, testprep, proofreading and more. The service is available at nocharge to K-12 students and some adults in active duty Army,Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps families. The site providesvetted resources for project work and research papers. DoDtutors review the student's work. If you get frustrated tryingto help your child with math, physics or an APA researchpaper, go to http://military.tutor.com/home and let the profes-sionals help. There is even an app for smart phones!

Child and Youth Programs: After school programming hasunlimited possibilities and activities, including homeworkassistance. Call for more information. Air Base (843) 963-5684. Weapons Station (843) 794-7809.

Military Family Life Counselors: We have MLFCs serving atthe Marrington Schools, Lambs, Hunley Park, Fort Dorchesterand Oakbrook Elementary schools. They provide short-term,non-medical counseling in support of active duty military chil-dren, activated Guard and Reservists and expeditionary civil-ians. Please contact the local school or the school liaison officerfor more information on how to reach a counselor.

Local Schools: Many teachers and schools have regular hourswhere they provide tutorial assistance before or after school.Check with the school principal and/or teacher on availability.

Parent Portal: Make sure you are registered for ParentPortal. The portal allows you to monitor your child's activity

at school, including homework, test grades, discipline andmore. Check often and, perhaps, review grading progresswith your child. This is a tool for parents, so make sure theteacher is updating regularly. If there are delays in postings,let the school administrator know. There is usually a policyon how often a teacher must update/load grades.

School Liaison Officer: The SLO is available to help con-nect parents with resources during the school year. Don't hes-itate to call or email if assistance is needed or clarification ona school issue. Follow the SLO on Facebook and/or Twitter.Information on local schools, news articles related to educa-tion and resource information are regularly posted on thepage: "JB Charleston School Liaison Office." The SLO canbe reached at (843)963-4406.

Special needs students: JB Charleston is fortunate to havea full time Exceptional Family Member Coordinator. If youneed assistance with EFMP enrollment issues and coordina-tion with services in the local area, please contact EFMP at(843) 963-4406. For assistance with school issues, 504s, IEPsor evaluations for/in school, please contact the SLO or EFMPCoordinator at (843) 963-4406.

Charleston County Schools - Air Base (843) 937-6300 -www.ccsdschools.com/index.php

First Day FestivalCharleston County Schools will celebrate the 13th anniver-

sary of this important event, organized by the Mayor's Officefor Children, Youth and Families. The festival is part of the"First Day" initiative which encourages parents to take theirchildren to school on the first day. This year's festival will beheld Aug. 16, 2015 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Liberty Square at theS.C. Aquarium and Charleston Maritime Center. Communitypartners provide free school supplies/helpful information forparents. www.ccsdschools.com/UpcomingEvents/index.php

Attendance ZonesThe School Look-Up Tool can be used to find your correct

attendance zone by address. http://www.ccsdschools.com/choice/GIS-lookup.php

Office of Transportation (843) 725-3160Bus routes/stop information is now available on the school

district Webpage: http://www.ccsdschools.com/OperationsHumansCapitalFacilities/FinanceOperations/Transportation/BusRoutes.php. Those selected for a Choice School assign-ment will receive bussing notification directly from the dis-trict. Call the SLO if you have questions/concerns.

Local Air Base schools will operate as follows:School Arrival A.M. P.M. Early Release Half DayLambs E.S. 7:10 7:30 2:30 12:30 10:30Hunley Park E.S. 7:10 7:30 2:30 12:30 10:30Zucker M.S. 8:50 9:10 4:10 2:10 12:10Stall H.S. 8:05 8:25 3:25 1:25 11:25See the full Bell Schedule at http://www.ccsdschools.com/

Community/SchoolBellTimes.phpThe Charleston County School District will continue to

work with the installation to provide access to quality educa-

tional programs for resident children. To clear up any miscon-ceptions, and to help those moving throughout the housingcommunity, the following information is provided for AirBase residents with school age children: (Be aware to checktransportation availability before making any changes toschool assignments)Some schools have uniform requirements. These can be

found at http://www.ccsdschools.com/Families/index.php All new JB Charleston military residents may elect to have

their elementary school age children attend either Lambs orHunley Park Elementary. The district does not provide trans-portation.Air Base residents arriving after December 2014 have

extended application deadlines for "choice" schools in the dis-trict. Please contact the School Liaison Office for more infor-mation, or look under the "Military Families" link on theCCSD web page for the application.

Berkeley County Schools - Weapons Station (843) 899-8600 - http://www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/

Back to School PortalFind information and links to everything your child needs

for success on Day One at the "Parent Information" linkhttp://www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/parents.cfm.

Attendance ZonesThe School Look-Up Tool can be used to find your correct

attendance zone.http://gis.berkeleycountysc.gov/maps/school_system/

Office of TransportationBus routes have individual supervisors you may contact for

information. Visit http://berkeley.k12.sc.us/departments.cfm?subpage=91773 for more information.

Local Weapons Station schools will operate as follows:School A.M. P.M. Half Day Late Start

Dismissal (3 hr delay) Marrington E.S. 7:40 2:10 11:10 10:40Marrington M.S. 8:00 2:50 11:40 11:00Goose Creek H.S. 8:40 3:45 12:35 11:40

Dorchester District 2 - (843) 873-2901 - www.edline-sites.net/pages/Dorchester_County_SDPlease visit their newly designed website. The "Parent &

Student Link" provides access to most of the information youwill need, including enrollment and calendars.

Attendance ZonesThe attendance list is posted under the "District

Information" tab on the Web page, as well as athttp://dcscgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/SimpleViewer/index.html?appid=fdbce0841a514f4688d4f23f0eb7da55.

Office of Transportation - (843) 873-6196Bus information can be found under "Departments" link on

the Web page at http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Dorchester_County_SD.

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Colonel Robert Lyman, 628th Air Base Wing command-er, held his first commander's call with the personnel atJoint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C., Aug. 7,2015 where he discussed his command philosophy andfuture goals for JB Charleston. There were two addition-al commander's calls held that same day at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base. Lyman took command of the jointbase on July 14, 2015.

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Navy DIRSEA meets with Sailors at JB Charleston - Weapons StationCommand Master Chief Richard

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ranks of chief petty officer and belowabout the changes to the SEA during

an all call Aug. 6, 2015 at the Red BankClub on Joint Base Charleston -Weapons Station, S.C. One of the

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Air Base Victim Advocates

CS2 Danyel Coleman - NAVCONBRIGCS1 Naomi Jackson - NAVCONBRIGLNC Andrea Navarro - NAVCONBRIGLS1 Mark Nash - NAVCONBRIGAO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIGRP1 Tina Clevenger - NSASH3 Ed Dingle - NSAMA1 Ethan Holland - NSAMA1 Jessica Thurber - NSAHM2 John Betts - NHCC HM3 Laquisha Byrd - NHCCHM2 Michelle Coltrane - NHCCHM2 Francis Edquid - NHCCHM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCCHN Melissa King - NHCC ET1 Brandon Allphin - NNPTCMMCS Brett Baldwin - NNPTCETC Tom Chase - NNPTCLTJG Maddie Clark - NNPTC

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

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Chaplain’s Corner

CATHOLIC SERVICESDaily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) ChapelThursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) ChapelThe Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.Sunday- Mass9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel

PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY10 a.m. - WS Traditional Service - With Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. - AB Evangelical Protestant Service - With Children’s Church

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allowable fat limit.3. A Sailor will be separated for failing two PFA's in three

years.4. Effective immediately, upon commanding officer

approval, a Sailor, who has not yet been separated due to mul-tiple PFA failures, has a transition period between now and Dec.1, 2015 to stay in, providing they pass a mock or official PRT.5. Commanding officers will conduct PFA spot checks.

Failure may result in command Fitness Enhancement Programenrollment and diet/nutritional counseling as resources to helpensure Sailors stay or get in shape.6. A fitness award will be issued to those Sailors who score

outstanding for three consecutive PFA cycles.7. Health and Fitness Initiatives will be published between

now and January 2016.Check NAVADMIN 178/15 for more details about the

changes.

7 things to know about Navy's PFAchanges; key changes begin Jan. 1, 2016

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

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

August 14 / VA Benefits Briefing: From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., learn about all your

VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from the TransitionGPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty.

/ Enrolled In the TSP? Your Next Move…: From 8 to 9 a.m.,learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account,strategies and more.

August 19/ Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston: Join us from 9:30 to

11:30 a.m., for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston formilitary spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect, learn about base resources, and learn whereto shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!

/ Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings: Retiring service mem-bers can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior toDOS. And a separating service member can receive pre-separation

counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in theprocess to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and thisbriefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPSWorkshop. This is class is scheduled to be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

August 21/ VA Disability Claims Workshop: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. a VA

representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members(who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign anauthorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’sMedical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT theMonday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

August 24/ Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): 24-28 AUG, 0830-

1600. These hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekersimprove their employability in today's challenging job market.Classes include Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search,Applications & Cover Letters, Start Your Resume, Resume Builder,Scholarship & Education, Social Networking, Interviewing forSuccess, Salary Negotiation, Fine Tune Your Resume, NavigatingUSA Jobs, Job Fair 101, and a Human Resource Panel forquestion/answer sessions! Register for the classes that you need.Classes are held Aug. 24 -28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

August 26 / PCS-Moving Made Easy: Learn from experts how to prepare

and PCS smoothly. Class is scheduled to be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m./ Good Credit – I Want That: Whether trying to build, fix, or

maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. Classis scheduled to be held from 1 to 2 p.m.

Notices/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic

is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assem-bling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting withloan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunityto learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume!Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, liketo help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - wework around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteeropportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick updonations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness

Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR)./ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department

of Veterans 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.

/ The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offer-ing a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventativecare! We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lowerextremity in both walking and running and then make running shoeand injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRI-CARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gaitassessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday after-noon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 tobook an appointment.

/ Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’tmiss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary TreatmentFacility at Joint Base Charleston. Services include annual vaccina-tions, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter,dental cleaning and mass removals. These services are offered for allbranches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. TheVeterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg.,648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center.They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838.

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

/ SAI Yoga - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 pm. Getall stretchy at the Air Base Fitness Center every Tuesday andThursday with SAI! Practice ancient techniques of balance and med-itation that will make you instantly more attractive and better at con-centrating. It's FREE!! This event is geared toward single Airmenand Sailors 18-25yrs but open to all.

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/

August 20/ Smooth Move: Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts

on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not needorders to attend. This class is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to 12p.m.

August 24 / Home Selling: Are you selling your home soon? Selling a

home can be difficult, let us help. Join this workshop to gain the toolsyou may need to successfully sell your property. The workshop willbe held from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

August 26/ Smart Sea Cents: Sea Duty means more pay, right? How will

your pay change with orders to sea duty? What impact could deploy-ment have on your finances? Learn some financial tips from 1 to2:30 p.m., for success to help you prepare for Sea Duty.

August 27 /VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down

into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative willprovide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members arewelcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant totheir current situation.

Notices/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culmi-

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

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Departmentof Veterans 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.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to Patriot@charleston.af.mil. 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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