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ASLAC bolsters mission readiness

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Anthony Moore, a mechanic with the Army Strategic Logistics Activity – Charleston, does maintenance on a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier Aug. 20, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.ASLAC provides the U.S. warfighter the ability to quickly generate combat power at any location designated by the National Command Authority by establishing, maintaining and reconsti-tuting Army Prepositioned Stocks Afloat.

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Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

When you think anything military, you think of efficiency,speed, power and readiness. At Army Strategic LogisticsActivity – Charleston, they exemplify these core traits. Withthe intent of moving warfighters and their equipment acrossthe world on a moment’s notice, ASLAC brings a loaded plateof mission readiness to the table.

ASLAC provides the U.S. warfighter the ability to quicklygenerate combat power at any location designated by the

National Command Authority by establishing, maintainingand reconstituting Army Prepositioned Stocks Afloat.

The APS program consists of supplies and equipmentprepositioned on ships and land-based facilities in Europe,Korea and Southwest Asia. The Army’s strategy for manag-ing the APS includes two infantry brigade combat teams withwheel augmentation sets, two support brigades and two muni-tions container ships.

APS afloat is a key component of the Army’s strategicmobility triad that includes sealift and airlift. The ability tohandoff equipment wherever needed reduces the deployment

response time for tactical units con-ducting critical contingency operationsthroughout the world.

“We operate with about 59 Armycivilian employees, seven Active-DutySoldiers and over 500 contractedemployees,” said Robert O’Brien,ASLAC general manager.

According to Gary Daniels, ASLACSpecial Projects Officer, ASLAC teammembers also perform maintenance onArmy tactical cargo. When a shiparrives at Wharf Alpha at the NavalWeapons Station, ASLAC oversees theunloading of any cargo that is in needof servicing or replacing. Replacementcargo is prepositioned and ASLACoversees the cargo loading operations.A typical ship can carry more than5,500 sets, kits, and outfits that are con-tainerized or loaded on the beds oftrucks and trailers.

“We stage the cargo for upload, oversee the cargo uploadand perform equipment surveillance and repairs during the24-30 month afloat period,” said Daniels.

Cargo is loaded onto USNS Watson-Class Large, MediumSpeed Roll-On, Roll-Off ships. Each ship contains 393,000square feet of storage space on seven decks and is capable ofhousing tanks, wheeled vehicles, Mine Resistant AmbushProtected vehicles, weapons, medical supplies and evenMeals Ready to Eat ...everything needed to supply a brigade-sized combat team ordered into action.

“Everything that we do here is completely unique,” saidDaniels. “We’re one of a kind when it comes to our missionand we’re proud to do it.”

By Jim BowersJoint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Personnel Support Detachment

The September 2015 Navy-wide AdvancementExaminations will be held as follows:

Examination Schedule: E6 - Thursday, September 3, 2015 E5 - Thursday, September 10, 2015E4 - Thursday, September 17, 2015

Candidates for the E6 Exam will be tested at theSPAWAR Conference Center (BLDG 3112).Candidates should arrive no later than 6:30 a.m. inUniform of the Day with a valid Common Access Card.

Candidates for the E5 Exam will be tested as follows:

• Naval Nuclear Power Training Command studentswill be tested at NNPTC.

• Nuclear Power Training Unit students will be testedat NPTU unless otherwise directed.

• All staff and NPTU overflow will be tested at theSPAWAR Conference Center (BLDG 3112).

Candidates should arrive no later than 6:30 a.m. inUniform of the Day with valid CAC cards.

Candidates for the E4 Exam will be tested at theSPAWAR Conference Center (BLDG 3112). Candidatesshould arrive no later than 6:30 a.m. in Uniform of theDay with valid CAC cards.

Candidates should bring their own single line calcu-lators for their own use. Any personal electronicdevices, such as cell phones, smart phones, tablet, orpersonal digital assistants are not authorized in theexamination room.

Undergrad flying training applications due in November

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The2016 Air Force Undergraduate Flying Training selection board willconvene Jan. 25-28 to select applicants for 2016-2017 pilot,remotely piloted aircraft, combat systems officer and air battle man-ager training opportunities.

Eligible active duty officers must apply by Nov. 20 and selectionresults will be released in February 2016.

To be eligible, applicants must have a Jan. 25, 1986, or later, dateof birth and a total active federal commissioned service date afterJan. 25, 2011.

Additional eligibility requirements and application instructionsare available on the myPers website. Select "Any" from the searchdrop-down menu and enter "2016 Air Force Undergraduate FlyingTraining" in the search window.

For more information about Air Force personnel programs, go tomyPers. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request oneby following instructions on the Air Force Retirees Services website.

Dates for September NavyAdvancement Examinations

Joint Base Charleston CDCannounces USDA sponsorship

The Joint Base Charleston Child Development Centerannounces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department ofAgriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.

The same meals will be available at no additional charge tochildren enrolled in each of the sponsored child care homes,child development centers and youth programs. The mealswill be provided without regard to race, color, national origin,sex, age or disability. Persons with disabilities who requirealternative means for communication of program information,such as braille, large print or audiotape, should contactUSDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write the UnitedStates Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Service,Civil Rights Division, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 942,Alexandria, Va 22302. You can also call at (703) 305-2195.

Anthony Moore, a mechanic with the Army Strategic Logistics Activity – Charleston,does maintenance on a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier Aug. 20, 2015 at JointBase Charleston, S.C.

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A good Airman may come from a diamond in the roughBy Master Sgt. Jeremy Klemme628th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant

"A diamond doesn't come out of the mine looking like that!" This is something my chief said recently and I was lucky enough to

hear it. This simple comment spurred some deep thought about my timehere at Joint Base Charleston as a first sergeant and how I arrived to thisposition in life.

Nobody is instantly ready to put on the diamond and become a first ser-geant. He or she must be groomed and polished just like the carbon foundin the caves of Africa.. A first sergeant is specially selected to become thededicated focal point for enlisted issues within their units. The responsi-bilities of first sergeants are extensive; fostering health, morale and wel-fare of the enlisted force. These are key duties but not all inclusive. Webalance morale and discipline to ensure good order is upheld. We alsomentor, oversee recognition programs and interpret the commander's poli-cies and goals for our members, who ultimately accomplish the mission.Whether home station or deployed, we work with other agencies to ensuremember's needs are met. You will rarely attend an event without seeingyour first sergeant. Most of us take on this herculean task while balancingthe responsibility of family and our own personal endeavors. With allthese responsibilities, how does one prepare for this job?

I believe I figured it out and it's just like the chief said, a diamond

doesn't make it to the jewelry store without many, many hands touchingit. When you come into the Air Force the first supervisor takes you underhis or her wing. They groom and mold you into what the Air Forceneeds ... good Airmen. Next, you transition into a supervisory rolewhere again, you are still being groomed and molded but begin to learnthat it's not all about you anymore. Finally, as you transition to theSNCO corps, you naturally assume the role of coach and inspirer. Theonly way our future force is going to be successful is if we mold andgroom our successors. For those few who have the audacity to believethey can be even better, have the drive to be the best at everything andpossess the propensity for compassion ... they become first sergeants!

First sergeants can help you decipher complicated issues and will bethe first to go jump up and down on someone's desk to ensure you getthe support you need. We will be there to mourn with you in your timeof loss and joyous when you bring new life into the world. As my timeof being a shirt comes to an end, I have reflected on this position and theAirmen I've had the privilege to lead, mentor and serve. It has meant theworld to me to be able to serve in this capacity for the last several yearsand the diamond I wore on my sleeve is representative of all of thosepeople who helped get me to where I am today. I have been very fortu-nate to have been mentored by great leaders. Without the same type oftransformational shaping real diamonds receive to become "Zale's"ready, I wouldn't be the first sergeant and leader I am today.

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Life's a challenge - No pain, no gainBy Lt. Col. John Robinson315th Operations Group

I have been watching the reality show "Alone"on the History Channel for the last few days; theshow features 10 male contestants who are placedon Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.These men are sent out by themselves and theyare allowed 10 survival items they select to carrywith them. They are totally isolated. There is nocamera crew; they have a video camera to recordthe experience, and a satellite cell phone to call incase of an emergency or when they decide to "tapout." The last man standing gets $500,000. Ihave seen six episodes so far and there are fourobservations I'll share about what I have seen:people were not designed to be alone; the wordswe speak affect the way we feel and behave; set-backs or obstacles can make us stronger or enddreams; and the older men in this series seem tobe doing better than the younger men.

We were not designed to be alone, whetherextravert or introvert, we need someone to connectto and experience life with. The Air Force tries toinstill this concept of relying on a confidantthrough the Wingman program. The contestantswould feel more secure if they had someone withthem, someone "in the game" that had their back,shared in the security of the camp, and protectionfor each other. As a friend, wingman, coworker, orneighbor, people need to know someone caresabout them enough to listen to them or just dosomething together. I always have an easier timegetting my workout done or have a stronger work-out when I have a partner participating with me.

The words we speak affect the way we feel orbehave. While on the island, these men arerequired to film themselves and talk about theirexperience. They tend to talk about being wet,cold, hungry, scared, and longing to see their fami-

lies. Although valid points, it gives them an oppor-tunity to speak negative words, dwell on the situa-tion, and this brings on self-pity and gloom. Apartner could let them get those feelings out andthen encourage them to continue. I whole hearted-ly believe in the power of words! What we say iswhat we get. This applies to our spouse or childrenas well. What we say to them directly affects howthey feel about their worth and lives. We can speakgreat things, or tear them down based on how wetalk to them. The words we choose; positive wordsvs negative. Please and thank you are words thatadd kindness and grace to our daily interactionsand relationships with others. Encouraging otherswith positive words can help them accomplishthings greater than they think possible. Positiveself-talk can make the difference between finishingthe 1.5 mile run, or running a personal best.

Setbacks or obstacles can either make usstronger or end our dreams. During one of theepisodes of "Alone," a couple of contestants expe-rienced a set-back and decided to "tap out". Onecontestant lost his fire starter, with a fire burning,and decided it was time to quit. A couple of con-testants have allowed fear, disappointment, orfrustration to push them over the edge and quit.We encounter setbacks often in life; some aresmall while others are more significant. You haveto experience a disappointment to know what itfeels like and learn to work through it. Once youencountered the same or similar setback, it is notas traumatic as before. Michael Phelps' swimcoach would throw setbacks into Michael's train-ing in order to prepare him for a race; one in par-ticular was leaky goggles. He had leaking gog-gles in one of his Olympic races and it wasn't abig deal since he had already experienced it.

Age has its advantages. The older men on"Alone" seem to be doing better in this adventure.The older contestants have experienced more in

life. They have experienced setbacks and disap-pointments and lived through them and know thatlife is full of ups and downs and there will be bet-ter times ahead. They understand you can sitaround and complain or get up and "git 'er done".Doing something to make your situation better isalways better than complaining. If the youngercontestants could tap into that wisdom, it wouldbe called mentoring. Haven't heard that in the AirForce, have you? Mentoring is a great way tolearn from the experience of others. Again, don'tdo life alone. As a parent, it was always nice totalk to others with older children and learn thattheir kids did the same things; it's a phase thatwill pass while another challenge rises. Peoplewith more birthdays tend to be patient as well,and that helps in dealing with people and situa-tions. Sometimes things don't change overnightand you just have to wait and see.

Life is a challenge. Life in the military adds tothe challenge. I encourage people to stretch them-selves. This may mean overcoming the awkward-ness of reaching out to and getting to know some-one, or opening up to someone so you can beknown better. Maybe pushing yourself to workout more, do better on the PT test, or find a men-tor who will guide and facilitate your growth. Ittakes time to build relationships, but it is timewell spent. Sometimes it takes sacrifice. In theend, you will learn more about yourself and grow.Sometimes it can be painful. Running a sub 20minute 5K race will include pain. Learning atruth about yourself can also be painful. It's worththe pain. Having friends, family, coworkers, andmentors around you to share life's experienceswill make you stronger and take you further thanyou can imagine.

For more tools to help you to succeed in thegame of life, turn to the Wingman Toolkit athttp://www.wingmantoolkit.org/resources/

Why Mentoring Matters? 'Mentoring is aninherent responsibility of leadership.'By Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber315th Airlift Wing Command Chief

Long ago are the days when managing meantsimply telling people what to do. Today’s non-commissioned officers must master a host of otherroles if they want to be effective leaders. One ofthe more important roles in the development ofour Airmen is through “mentoring.” AFM 36-2643, Air Force Mentoring Program, defines amentor as a “wise, trusted, and experienced indi-vidual who shares knowledge, experience, andadvice with a less experienced person” and furtherdirects that, “the overall goal of mentoring is tohelp Airmen (civilian, enlisted, and officer) reachtheir full potential, thereby enhancing the profes-sionalism of the Air Force.”

Despite all of the good that comes out of men-toring though, it is perhaps one of the most under-rated, undervalued, and underutilized programs intoday’s Air Force Reserve. Whether it is a lack ofclear guidance or simply believing our lives are toobusy, there are many unintended reasons which candisrupt or even negate the initial “buy-in” of men-toring programs. Alternatively, there may be someamong us who believe, “we came up through theranks the hard way, why must we make it easier forthem?” In reality, what many people fail to realizeis that effective mentoring benefits the mentor,mentee, and the overall organization! Mentoringleads to lower training cost, higher morale, greaterjob satisfaction, increased loyalty, and reducedturnover. Further, there is also compelling researchthat shows mentors can be effective in mitigatingsuicidal tendencies, building resiliency, and reduc-ing overall anxiety.

Looking back over ourcareers, I suspect that manyof us have had one or twomentors in their lives. Be it amilitary member, teacher, orperhaps a coach. Stop for amoment and reflect upon theimpact that these peoplehave had on your life. Wouldyou be where you are todaywithout them?

Effective mentoringinvolves knowledgetransfer to include:

• Sharing an understanding of the organization,its mission, and helping our Airmen prepare forincreased responsibilities, all while exemplifyingAir Force Core Values.

• Suggesting and mutually agreeing on appro-priate training and developmental opportunities tofurther the Airman’s progress toward career goals.

• Assisting our Airmen in establishing clear,reasonable, and obtainable career goals and thenperiodically reviewing progress, and providingconstructive suggestions on career and forcedevelopment opportunities.

• Helping our Airmen learn to balance thedemands of the military, their family, and theireducation.

It’s important to note that mentoring does notinclude doing the Airman’s work, making theirdecisions, or setting career objectives for them.Rather, it is helping them achieve these goals

more easily without having to gothrough the trials and errors we hadto endure. Thus, it encourages themember to become more efficientthrough their own self development.

While the need for a mentor hasbeen well-established, seeking oneout can be quite difficult and a bitintimidating. Sadly, most peoplemake the routine, but incorrectassumption, that good mentors aresimply too busy to help them, per-haps out of fear of rejection.Therefore, leaders (mentors) need tobe alert to the signs from our

Airmen asking (or seeking) for mentoring in somany ways. Our young Airmen are craving forour attention, advice, and wisdom. By makingourselves more available, establishing a welcom-ing atmosphere, and most importantly, showingthem we care through our actions, we’ll be mak-ing an indelible mark on their lives both personal-ly and professionally.

Thus, I challenge you to become more involvedin the careers of those you’ve been given thehonor to lead. Before doing so though, you needto be committed to the cause, display active lis-tening skills, be patient, and care about the rela-tionship—in other words, you better be “fullyengaged.” You owe that to them. There are fewthings more important and more rewarding to anorganization than passing on our valuable lessons,knowledge, attitudes, and recognition of opportu-nities to our leaders of tomorrow. In short, it’s allabout taking care of our Airmen, and becoming amentor is a great place to start.

Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber

Story and graphic by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

What should have been a an uneventfuldrive home by a member of Team Charlestontook an unusual turn on July 20, 2015, onHighway 61 in Charleston, S.C.

A serious motorcycle accident around4 p.m. left motorcyclist Johnny Bland, a 64-year-old local civilian, with serious injuries.Bland clipped the back end of a truck, causingthe crash and leaving him with severe cuts onhis wrist, as well as a couple of broken bones.

Staff Sgt. Marcus Williams, a hydrauliccraftsman with the 437th Aircraft Mainte-nance Squadron saw the accident and instant-ly sprang into action.

"I had been on day shift that day, whichwasn't normal. It was only due to the fact thatI had classes that authorized me to go on dayshift that day," Williams said, "I was on myway home and I take Highway 61 every day.I was starting to approach the Edisto River

Bridge, when I noticed there was a truckstopped in the other lane. On the right, nearthe end of the bridge, there was a motorcycle.I slowed down out of courtesy and noticedthere was a person under the motorcycle. Iparked my car in the ditch and almost got hitby a car getting trying to reach the victim.

“I got to him and could see he was pale andwas having difficulty talking,” Williams con-tinued. “Seeing blood, I looked around andsaw another man on the phone. I asked him ifhe was on the phone with 911. He was. I toldhim to come to me so I could give him theinformation to relay to emergency operator.Noticing that Mr. Bland was missing hisshoes, I found one, undid the shoelace andused it as tourniquet. After controlling theblood flow, I asked a nearby woman to go tomy truck and to get my lunch box. Therewere water bottles inside. She also broughtme a clean towel. After bundling up the towelto stabilize his neck and to keep his spinalcord straight, I used the bottle of water to reston the back of his neck because I noticed it

was swelling. “When the paramedics arrived, we got him

on a flat board, put him on the gurney with aneck brace and strapped him down. We puthim into the ambulance and straight to thehospital," Williams said.

Currently, Bland is still recovering. Thanksto Williams, not only was Bland able to keephis hand, he still has feeling and can still use it.

Tamera Bland, Bland's wife, as well as sev-eral other members of Bland's family couldn'tthank Williams enough.

Tamera Bland said "Johnny and his familyare so grateful for SSgt. Marcus Williams'help. He saved Johnny's life and hand. Johnnyunderwent surgery to his wrist and has feelingin his hand and fingers. "

When MSgt. Jason Decker, the 437th

AMXS hydraulic element chief, heard whathad transpired, he was astounded.

"I couldn't believe it, I had to ask him if itreally happened, but it comes to no surprise tome, really. Sgt. Williams is a go getter. If Ineed something done he is always there witha great attitude and never says no. SSgt.Williams won the Griffin of the Month award,but we are trying to submit him for an hon-orary medal." Decker said.

Williams said that he was glad he wasthere for Bland that day and to be there for thefamily in their time of need.

"If there was one thing I could say to thefamily, I would have to say thank you for yourkindness and kind words," said Williams, "Iam honored to have been there for him and Iam thankful to have gained a brother."

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437th AMXS Sergeant saves accident victim

Staff Sgt. Marcus Williams, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic craftsman, per-formed self-aid buddy care on a civilian that was in a motorcycle accident on July 20, 2015.Williams has been in the Air Force for nine years now.

By Capt. Ekaterina Korulina628th Air Base Wing legal office

The Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced belowwere convicted at a summary court-martial and action wastaken on their convictions during July of 2015.

Airmen who are convicted at a special or general courtmartial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentencesat a special court-martial can be up to one year in jail, a BadConduct Discharge (or a dismissal for Officers), reduction ingrade to E-1 for enlisted members, and forfeiture of 2/3rdspay per month for 12 months. Sentences at a general court-martial vary widely according to the charged crimes.

A general court-martial, if the accused is convicted of theappropriate crime, can sentence a member to the maximumpunishment authorized by the Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice based on the crime for which the member was convict-ed, up to and including life in prison, or even death, if author-ized for that offense.

628th Logistics Readiness SquadronA senior airman was tried by a special court-martial for

violating Article 112a, UCMJ. The member was chargedwith one specification of wrongful use of cocaine ondiverse occasions, at or near North Charleston, S.C. Themember was convicted pursuant to his pleas of violation ofArticle 112a, UCMJ. Punishment adjudged at the court-martial was reduction to the rank of airman basic, forfeitureof $1,031 per month for two months, to be confined at theNaval Consolidated Brig for two months, and a bad conductdischarge.

A staff sergeant was tried by a special court-martial for vio-lating Article 112a and Article 92, UCMJ. The member wascharged with one specification of wrongful use of cocaine, ator near North Charleston, S.C., and two specifications of dere-liction of duties by wrongfully using dextromethorphan, anover-the-counter medication, in a manner contrary to itsintended medical purpose, for the purpose of altering mood or

function. The member was convicted of violation of Article112a and Article 92, UCMJ. Punishment adjudged at thecourt-martial was reduction to the rank of airman first class,forfeiture of $1,370, and to be confined at the NavalConsolidated Brig for one month.

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Pictured are members of the Federal Executive Association, including Joint Base Charleston leadership, during theirAugust 6, 2015 meeting at the Lowcountry Food Bank in Charleston, S.C. The FEA supports the Lowcountry Food Bankthrough the Feds Feed Families program which is currently underway.

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Story and photo by Airman 1st ClassThomas T. Charlton628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

The 15th Airlift Squadron is one of six air-lift squadrons, three active duty, threereserve, at Joint Base Charleston. Their mis-sion is to provide air refueling, combat-readyC-17 aircrews for strategic airlift missions

worldwide. A particular group of Airmenwithin the squadron are the loadmasters.

An aircraft loadmaster's job is to makesure the contents of the aircraft are loaded andescorted to their destination safely. SeniorAirman Derek Severson, a loadmaster withthe 15th AS, has been an operational load-master for three years and gives his perspec-tive of the loadmaster world.

"As a loadmaster, wetake people and equipmentwhere it needs to go, allover the world," Seversonsaid.

Though the operationalairlift community is a fas-cinating place, extensivetechnical training isrequired before anyonedons a flight suit andbegins flying.

"Tech school is a longprocess," Severson said,"You graduate fromLackland, go right downthe road and start your ini-tial aircrew training thereas well," Severson said."Then you go toPensacola, Florida, for acouple of days, thenFairchild Air Force Basein Washington State forSERE (survival, evasion,resistance and escape)training and then youfinally finish in Oklahomaat Altus Air Force Base.So all in all, you're talkinganywhere from seven totwelve months of trainingbased on how crowded theschools are."

After completing a longtech school and hitting theoperational Air Force, Severson listed someof the benefits to becoming a loadmaster.

Severson said, "Everyone is going to saythat traveling is the best aspect to this job butI also see the rewarding aspect. When you getto bring people home that have been on longdeployments, you experience how rewardingthat feels."

Master Sgt. Erik Lawther, the mission sup-port superintendent and acting 1st Sergeant ofthe 15th AS, gave the perspective of a seniornon-commissioned officer who has years ofloadmaster experience.

"I have been an operational loadmaster for23 years now," said Lawther, "It's amazingbecause of the people I have met and beenable to work with. Not just the military, butthe people we had involved in our pick-upsand drop-offs as well," said Lawther.

Because he began his career long ago,Lawther had a much different experience intech school than the more recent loadmasters.

Lawther said, "My tech school was allcharts and graph reading. It was differentbecause the technology hadn't been devel-oped that we have now. The training was aunique and amazing experience only lastingabout three to four months."

With having so many years of the opera-tional Air Force as a loadmaster, Lawther wasable to describe one of his best experiences inthe career field.

"The greatest experience I had was being

part of the Initial humanitarian airdrops inAfghanistan, back in late 2001. It was one ofthe most rewarding experiences of mycareer," Lawther said, "We brought food andnecessary supplies to Afghan nationals whoneeded those supplies. And doing that, helpedus gain their support."

Lawther's experience in the loadmasterworld gives him an intimate perspective onwhat it takes to become a loadmaster.

"If you like to travel, a constant challengeand you want to make a difference in how anoperation turns out, then this is what youwant to do, because we do that every singleday, but you have to be humble, approachableand credible. You want to be humble to knowthat it is okay to take the backseat sometimes.You want to be approachable so that bothmore and less experienced Airmen can cometo you for whatever it is that they might need.Finally, credibility is a necessity becausewhen it comes down to it, people need toknow that they can rely on what you do andsay," Lawther said.

Whether it is equipment, supplies or peo-ple, loadmasters ensure that everything onthe cargo plane gets from point 'A' to point 'B'safely, securely and on time. They are a vitalpiece to the aircrew making a difference inthe outcome of what happens on the plane,especially when landing or taking off. Whenit comes to what a loadmaster is capable of,just think about the things they do on a dailybasis while flying on a whole other level.


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WASHINGTON – The Air Force welcomed an Airman to the rank of four-star general and announced the appointment of the new Air Force vice chief ofstaff during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.,Aug. 6, 2015.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A Welsh III presided over the ceremonyfor Gen. David L. Goldfein in front of a crowd of more than 1,000 Airmen anddistinguished visitors that included Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.Martin E. Dempsey, several U.S. ambassadors, current and former members ofthe 720th Special Tactics Group, and first responders from the New York CityFire Department among others.

"General Goldfein knows this isn't a reward, it's a challenge," Welsh said."He respects the opportunity; he is not intimidated by it, and he also acknowl-edges the unbelievable privilege it represents. He deserves this promotion, andmore importantly, the Air Force deserves his leadership."

As the previous director of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, Goldfein assisted the chairmanof the Joint Chiefs of Staff in fulfilling his responsibilities as the principal military adviser tothe president and secretary of Defense. He developed and provided strategic direction, policyguidance and planning focus to the Joint Staff and fostered clear communication among thepresident, secretary of Defense, unified commands and the services. With more than 4,200 fly-ing hours since his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1983, Goldfein has flowncombat missions in operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Northern Watch, Allied Force andEnduring Freedom.

During the ceremony, Col. J.J. Johnson, the commander of the 720th STG, made severalpresentations to recognize Goldfein's history with the special operations unit that started nearlytwo decades ago behind enemy lines.

"For those of you who don't know it, General Goldfein was shot down over Kosovo,"Johnson said. "Sixteen years, three months and four days ago (today), a rescue team from the23rd Special Tactics Squadron went in, got him and brought him back. Every year on theanniversary of that day, he sends the unit a bottle of scotch. Today, we want to return the favor."

After thanking those in attendance and remembering the heroes who helped him during hiscareer, Goldfein ended the ceremony with a promise.

"It's not about what we do, but who we are," he said. "My promise to you, with this fourthstar, is that I will do my best to be a better man, husband, father and a better officer for theAir Force."

Air Force welcomes new vice chief of staffGen. David L. Goldfeinis given the Oath ofOffice by Chairman ofthe Joint Chiefs of StaffGen. Martin Edward"Marty" Dempsey during his promotionceremony Aug. 6, 2015,in Washington, D.C.Goldfein will becomethe Air Force's 38thVice Chief of Staff, andmost recently servedas the director of theJoint Staff.

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By 1st Lt. Michael Sattes16th Airlift Squadron

Commander’s calls are usually a one way avenue fordispersing information with the opportunity to field a fewquestions from the audience at the end. Not much roomfor feedback. However, during his most recent call,Colonel Lamontagne created a two way dialog withmembers of the wing using a presentation tool calledPresentain™ and a smart phone.

Colonel Lamontage polled members of the wing liveand ask questions. The questions varied from "Who is thenew 437AW Command Chief?" (Hint: it’s Chief Berg) to“How many inappropriate comments have you heard inthe last two years?" The immediate feedback was an effi-cient way for leadership to get a pulse on the areas oftraining that had helped improve the wing and what areas

could use more focus. The two-way communication also allowed members of

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The use of technology during this commander’s calldemonstrated added value for both commanders andwing members. It allowed for direct two way communi-cation which is rare in such setting, Additionally, it addedlevity to thecall. At the conclusion of the call, the audi-ence was polled whether or not they would like to see thisformat in the future. The response was resounding –100% YES.

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437 AW Commander Colonel John Lamontagne presents data collectedlive from members of the wing during the Commander’s call at JBCharleston, S.C. on August 19, 2015.

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LAWSON ARMY AIRFIELD, FORT BENNING, Ga. –As the light flashed green in the back of a Joint Base

Charleston, S.C. C-17 Globemaster III a group of Army para-troopers standing in line took their turn stepping out the jumpdoor into the sky over Lawson Army Airfield like their pred-ecessors did before them 75 years ago at this same location.

Reserve aircrews from the 701st and 300th AirliftSquadron flew two C-17s during Fort Benning’s Aug. 15 cel-ebration of the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Army AirborneSchool.

At about 9 a.m. a Douglas C-47 Skytrain, the paratrooperdelivery vehicle of choice during World War II, kicked off theevent by dropping the Liberty Jump Team – a group of 18civilian World War II airborne reenactors who descended overthe drop zone.

The team members wore WWII uniforms and equipmentincluding Normandy D-Day M1942 jump suits and M1C steelhelmets, representing Paratroopers from the 82nd and 101stAirborne divisions.

For Master Sgt. Al Larson, 701st AS loadmaster on one ofthe C-17s, this mission brought back vivid memories. Beforedonning an Air Force flight suit, he too wore the uniform ofan Army paratrooper.

“I started with the Army in 1983 at Fort Benning Georgiaand being part of the 75th Anniversary of the Airborne School32 years later is really awesome,” said Larson.

“I know what these Soldiers go through and they have myutmost respect,” continued Larson. “I can still feel the adren-

aline you get each time you prepare to jump, and on days liketoday it takes everything inside of me from going out thatdoor with them.”

On the same jet, in the pilot’s seat was Lt. Col. JohnRobinson, 315th Operations Group deputy commander, whohas 1,050 jumps and 12 hours of freefall time as a civilian.

Although Robinson may nothave any military jump experi-ence, he definitely knows theadrenaline rush of stepping out ofa “perfectly good airplane” with aparachute strapped to his back. Asa pilot, he has dropped more than20,000 troops on their first jump.

“It's great to be a part of the 75years of Airborne operations cele-bration and fly in the same opera-tion with the C-47,” saidRobinson. “I've got a lot of jumpsout of the C-47 as a civilian andthere is always a sense of excite-ment and accomplishment thatgoes with each jump.”

Besides the jumping from C-17s, the paratroopers also jumpedfrom a C-130H from the 908thAirlift Wing at Maxwell Air ForceBase, Mississippi and two ArmyUH-60 Black Hawk helicoptersfrom the Pathfinder School at FortBenning.

Almost 300 paratroopers took the big leap in the day’sevent.

Since 1940, Airborne troopers in all services have servedthroughout the world during World War II, Korea, Vietnam,Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraqand countless other contingency operations around the globe.

315th AW Reservists help paratroopers celebrate 75 years

Master Sgt. Al Larson, 701st Airlift Squadron loadmaster and former U.S. Army paratrooper,communicates with hand signals during a flight over Lawson Army Airfield, Fort Benning,Ga. Aug. 15, 2015. Reserve aircrews from the 701st and 300th AS out of Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. flew two C-17s during Fort Benning’s celebration of the 75th anniversary ofthe U.S. Army Airborne School. Almost 300 paratroopers took the big leap in the day’s event.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Bobby Pilch

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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.

August 28 / JOINT BASE 101 CLASS: 28 Aug, 1000-1100, JB CHS-AB,

Bldg. 16000, 1st Floor, 628 ABW Conference Room. This class isoffered to everyone who works at Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS),including all 628 ABW personnel and all Joint Base Mission Partnerpersonnel (every command/agency at JB CHS). It is an introductionto Joint Basing, what it is, why it happened, what it means, how weoperate, what is our guidance, what are our successes and how to sur-vive and thrive in a joint base environment. It also includes generalinformation on the many important missions at JB CHS and what'splanned for the future. Please contact 628 ABW/OB, S. Dorothy at963-2624 or [email protected] if you would like to attendand for a head count. You can also register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0.

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

in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assemblingworkshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan lockercheck-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, net-work, and gain experience to add to your resume! Additionally, volun-teer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and arewilling to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your sched-ule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are inneed of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please callthe Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR).

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist allService members, Veterans, and family members who may have ques-

tions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedulean appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the WeaponsStation (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the ABoffice in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

/ The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offeringa Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care!We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower extremity inboth walking and running and then make running shoe and injury pre-vention recommendations. This is open to all TRICARE PrimeBeneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessments are per-formed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of each month. NOREFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 to book 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 24 / Home Selling: Are you selling your home soon? Selling a

home can be difficult, let us help. Join this workshop to gain the tools

you 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.

August 28 / JOINT BASE 101 CLASS: 28 Aug, 1000-1100, JB CHS-AB,

Bldg. 16000, 1st Floor, 628 ABW Conference Room. This class isoffered to everyone who works at Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS),including all 628 ABW personnel and all Joint Base Mission Partnerpersonnel (every command/agency at JB CHS). It is an introductionto Joint Basing, what it is, why it happened, what it means, how weoperate, what is our guidance, what are our successes and how to sur-vive and thrive in a joint base environment. It also includes generalinformation on the many important missions at JB CHS and what'splanned for the future. Please contact 628 ABW/OB, S. Dorothy at963-2624 or [email protected] if you would like to attendand for a head count. You can also register at https://booknow.

appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0.

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 [email protected]. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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