10-25-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Story and photos by Senior Airman Ashlee GallowayJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

On October 22, 2013, the K-9 unit at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.trained with federal agencies concerning explosives detection.

The training was held at an undisclosed warehouse in Summerville, S.C.“This is a great opportunity for all of our federal, state, and local agen-

cies to work together as an inter-agency,” said Kim Barnett,Transportation Security Inspector Explosive Detection Canine handler.“We can all learn from each other.”

The JB Charleston K-9 unit headed off the installation to train withFederal agencies to ensure their mission as security forces military workingdog handlers was enhanced with the cooperation of all available agencies.This establishes a relationship that can only be bettered by joint cooperation.

“I would like for my guys to be recognized for their hard work andcommitment to making joint operations a priority for mission accomplish-ment,” said Tech. Sgt. Heath Hinton, 628th SFS non-commissioned offi-cer in charge, military working dog section. “Along with local lawenforcement agencies, we conduct training on a regular basis with theFederal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearmsand Explosives, and Transportation Security Administration in hopes ofcombining all our collective knowledge for a safer joint base and sur-rounding cities.”

The training is held twice a year and is put together by TSA with helpfrom the FBI.

During this training, the dogs undergo obstacles where they searchthrough blocks or warehouse equipment for substances that are and maybe used by terrorist or people who want to harm the United States. If theyfind something suspicious, then they are trained to sit in front of that item.

“I appreciate the opportunity to provide this training to the Departmentof Defense that is in the South Carolina Lowcountry,” said RobertSchmidt, Field K-9 Coordinator for the Department of HomelandSecurity. “It is a wonderful opportunity to train with different dog teamsfrom various federal, state, and local agencies.”

“We have a commitment to provide realistic, real-world K-9 trainingwhenever possible.”

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Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Sam Kirton and Petty Officer Third Class Austin Blackwell, Naval Support Activity Charleston administrative assistant, cut the ceremonial Navy Birthday cakeas the oldest and youngest Sailor present at the 238th Navy Birthday Ball Oct. 18, 2013, at the Redbank Club, Joint Base Charleston — Weapons Station, S.C. See more photos, Page 5.

Joint Base Charleston K-9 unit trains with Federal Agencies on explosives detection

Staff Sgt. Timothy Garrett, 628th Security Force K-9 handler, and his dog,Tze, pose for a photo outside a warehouse October 22, 2013 duringExplosives detection training in Summerville, S.C. During this training,the dogs undergo obstacles where they searched through blocks orwarehouse equipment for substances that are and may be used by terror-ists or criminals.

Each year, Red Ribbon Week provides us with an opportunity torenew our commitment to a healthy and drug-free lifestyle, andshow our dedication to education and prevention efforts in ourschools and communities. This year’s theme is “A HEALTHY ME IS DRUG FREE.” This campaign came about after the tragic murder of Federal

Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Enrique Camarena, in1985, while he was investigating Mexican drug traffickers. Now anational celebration, Red Ribbon Week, allows educators, parents,community groups, students and others to focus on the work beingdone by the many who have pledged to live drug free. For additional information on Red Ribbon Week, please contact

Mr. Selwyn Stephens, Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager,at 963-6514.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Calo, 628th Security Forces K-9 handler, and his dog,Ttilley, play outside a warehouse October 22, 2013 before an Explosivesdetection training in Summerville, S.C.

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‘I'll flip you for it’ - Rank doesn’t make rightBy Tech. Sgt. Brian Bender92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. –"I'll flip you for it."

I'm sure we've all heard those words, but I'mwilling to bet not many have heard them comefrom a noncommissioned officer. When I firstheard those words nearly 10 years ago as an air-man first class, I'll admit I thought it was funny.A technical sergeant and I were having a discus-sion about the most efficient way to go abouttaking inventory of our equipment. My ideainvolved having everyone pitch in, to includethe NCOs.

As he said, "I'll flip you for it," I thought Ihad a 50/50 chance of winning. Instead ofpulling out a coin, the sergeant covered up hisrank and then asked that I do the same.Confused, I followed his lead only to catch onthe moment he flipped his hand off his rank. Ashe nodded for me to do the same, he sneered

and said, "Looks like I won."At that moment, I discovered my new

mantra, "Rank doesn't make right."In that NCO's mind, his rank meant he was

always right- especially when it came toAirmen. However, his attitude and disregard fora young Airman and his idea were wrong.

As I put on my technical sergeant stripe thispast April, I recalled that day nearly 10 yearsago. I promised myself never to be the type ofNCO to dismiss my Airmen so flippantly.

I remembered how that sergeant would walkaround and belittle the Airmen. He made it wellknown that he had been in the Air Force for 15years. He had seen and done a lot and should berevered for his experience. I remembered howthe other Airmen and I would gripe and com-plain about that sergeant. None of us wanted toturn out like him. Whenever he was around,activity in our shop would decrease while feel-ings of inadequacy and doubt increased.

NCOs lead and develop subordinates. Air

Force Instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted ForceStructure, goes into great detail about how weare to carry ourselves in order to promote goodorder and discipline to get the job done.

In truth, NCOs do have more knowledge inthe ways of the Air Force and all its traditions,customs, courtesies and instructions. We shouldshare those with our Airmen. However, we haveto be aware that we are a diverse Air Force withpeople from many different backgrounds, expe-rience and education. To discredit and objectifysubordinates to nothing more than their rankhurts not only the Airmen, but the mission andpersonal credibility as well.

Society is ever changing in the ways it doesbusiness and as an Air Force, we must as well.We cannot rely on old ways of thinking. Airmentoday have new ways and ideas that must not bethrown to the side with a careless, "I'll flip youfor it," attitude.

Believe it or not, we can learn from our subor-dinates just as much as they can learn from us.

Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. David Dock50th Mission Support Group

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Iarrived at my first duty station in November 1987as a trained and motivated KC-135 Stratotankermaintainer. I was an expert -- or so I thought. Onmy first day on the job, I walked toward the expe-diter truck excited about the drive to the flight-line. I was about to be dropped off near a multi-million dollar flying machine and I knew my crewchief would say, "This one is yours, make usproud!" Oh, how wrong I was.

"Sergeant Reality", as we will call him, stoppedme before I made two steps into the truck andsaid, "JEEP (which I learned much later stood forJust Enough Education to Pass), your job is to sitin the seat behind me in the truck. Do not speak.Read that bookshelf full of technical orders."Sergeant Reality continued. "If the truck stops,you stand up - I might have some work for you todo. If I don't, I will tell you to sit back down, andthat means read more technical orders."

"How could this be?" I thought. I was a trainedmaintenance machine. The Air Force spent truck-loads of money making me an expert. This patternwith "Sergeant Reality" went on for a month. Thetruck would stop, I would stand, and SergeantReality would tell me to sit down and read. On

occasion, I would serve as fire guard on a refuelor hook up a maintenance stand to the back of thetruck, but most of my time was spent in silence,pouring over technical orders.

One cool morning, a few hours into my readingsession, the truck stopped in front of an aircraft. Istood as instructed, waiting to be directed to takemy seat. The crew chief from the aircraftinformed the expediter he would need help andwanted an Airman to assist him. Sergeant Realitypointed past me to who we will call "AirmanLucky.' "Airman," he stated, "get out." SergeantReality asked the crew chief what he needed helpwith. "My nose wheel tire has cord exposed and aflat spot on it, "he said. “It needs to be changed."

Good judgment and a will to live immediatelyleft me when I said, "Is it a 12-inch flat spot?"Sergeant Reality snapped around in his seat andscreamed, "What did you say?" I replied "Thetechnical order has a new change in it that allowsa tire to have cord showing as long as the tiredoes not have a 12-inch flat spot."

In a fit of rage, Sergeant Reality yelled "Giveme the T.O." I handed it to him and he read theinstructions. He looked at the crew chief and said"Well, does it?" The crew chief shook his headno. Sergeant Reality exclaimed, "Then the tire'snot bad, the T.O. changed."

Sergeant Reality sat back in his seat, took a

large breath, and said to the crew chief "Let meintroduce you to your new assistant crew chief,Airman Dock. He knows the T.O.s better thanyou! Get out of my truck Dock!" As I climbed outof the truck Sergeant Reality pointed at AirmanLucky and barked, "JEEP, you have a new job."

Every moment in your career will produce les-sons. Although the events of my first month in theAir Force may seem harsh, they solidified in mymind what would make me successful. I neededto be relevant to the duties and positions I wouldhold. I needed to be respected for the knowledgeand talents I brought to the fight. I needed to backthose skills with performance. I needed to demon-strate that I was ready to replace someone whohad moved on. Sergeant Reality brought me backdown to Earth and when I was prepared to be rel-evant, respected and could perform in the roleneeded, elevated me to that position.

Sergeant Reality instilled in me the idea thatwe're not just working a job - we're part of amuch larger picture, we're part of a professionalcareer. As Airmen, we each have a valuableskillset we presumably worked and trained hard tolearn. I've served in the Air Force for 26 years andI'm still learning - it's a never ending process.Let's all strive to perfect our skills as Airmen andensure our abilities are commensurate with ourrank and position. The U.S. is counting on us.

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Commentary by Chief of Naval Operations Energy and EnvironmentalReadiness Division Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Navy commands worldwide are participating inEnergy Action Month to share information on energy efficiency, highlightNavy's successful energy initiatives, and foster an energy-aware culture.

President Obama declared October as National Energy Action Month andissued a call to action for all Americans to work together to achieve greaterenergy security.

Navy commands worldwide are participating in Energy Action Month toshare information on energy efficiency, highlight Navy's successful energyinitiatives, and foster an energy-aware culture. The goal of 2013 NavyEnergy Action Month efforts is to bring about cultural and behavioral changethat enables energy security and resiliency. The Navy's energy initiatives arehighlighted in October, but continue throughout the year.

The Navy launched a video this month that describes a new informationcampaign to inspire energy behavior change and awareness among the Navyworkforce. The campaign's theme, "Did You Know?" highlights the impor-tance of energy to the Navy's mission. The video can be viewed here:http://youtu.be/1D8JFu-gpzg.

Energy security and mission success go hand-in-hand for the Navy."Energy is our greatest enabler and our greatest vulnerability both afloat andashore," explained Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, director of Navy's Energy andEnvironmental Readiness Division. "Our combat capability is directly tied tothe energy we have available-and our ability to use it efficiently so we haveit when and where it's needed."

The Department of Defense (DoD) accounts for 80 percent of the Federalgovernment's energy consumption. The Navy accounts for 22 percent ofDoD's total petroleum consumption; 84 percent of this figure is consumed infleet operations. These rates of consumption represent strategic and opera-tional vulnerabilities. By making more energy efficient choices, the Navycan increase capability, reduce vulnerabilities, and enhance resiliency.

"We deliver 1.25 billion gallons of fuel worldwide to operators annually.This represents an Achilles' heel in operators," explains Capt. JamesGoudreau, director of the Navy Energy Coordination Office. "Our efforts arefocused on technology changing behavior to provide options for increasedpayload, range, or endurance, thus giving commanders greater operationalflexibility."

The Department of the Navy is also providing energy-awareness trainingopportunities for fleet Sailors and aviators, Marine Corps expeditionaryoperators, and shore energy managers. The training sessions will focus onenergy savings practices, culture change, and increasing awareness of energyuse.

At the Pentagon, Navy Energy Action Month posters and electronic bill-board signs are helping to increase awareness of Navy energy initiatives.

Energy Action Month is also a perfect opportunity to highlight waysSailors and civilian personnel can reduce energy consumption. For lists ofideas, visit http://dld.bz/energy-action-month.

How are you taking action to save energy? What does energy resiliencymean to you? Join the conversation at #NavyEnergy.

Do you have ideas on how the Navy can take action to save energy? TheNavy wants to hear them! The new Collab Lab tool, developed by NavyWarfare Development Center, allows individuals and institutions to submitenergy efficiency ideas, comment on ideas posted by others, and vote on theideas that are already there. Become part of the solution and submit yourenergy ideas on the Collab Lab page at http://dld.bz/collab-lab.

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It is that time of year again – ghosts, goblins, pirates, andprincesses all stroll the community on the hunt for sweettreats. With Halloween just around the corner, Balfour BeattyCommunities would like to share a few tips and tricks for asafe holiday.

Choose a Careful Costume• Use face paint instead of masks to avoid obstructing view• Attach reflectors or glow-in-the-dark elements to cos-

tumes or create a glow in the dark trick-or-treat bag

• Avoid trips and falls by wearing costumes that fit proper-ly and are not too long

• Only wear costumes that are flame-retardant

Drive & Walk SafelyIt is a chilling fact that on Halloween, children are twice as

likely to be hit and killed by an automobile than on any otherday. To ensure that kiddos stay safe when crossing the street,drivers are encourages to stay focused, avoid distractions, anddrive slowly.

Talk to your children about the importance of looking bothways before crossing the street as well as crossing at corners

rather than zigzagging between houses. To lessen the possibil-ity of tripping on your property, remove any obstacles on yoursidewalk and steps.

A Balfour Beatty Communities Halloween Celebration willbe held October 30, 2013 from 4pm-6pm at the CommunityCenter at Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station.

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WASHINGTON – Pentagon officials announced a planOct. 21, 2013, that will enable the military services to resumeconducting community and public outreach activities in thenew fiscal year, but at a significantly reduced capacity. Thiscost-cutting measure will yield a savings of $104 million infiscal year 2014.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel outlined the Pentagon'snew strategic approach to community outreach in an internalmemorandum to service chiefs and other military leaders.Many activities, including the Blue Angels and Thunderbirdsair demonstration teams, will resume, but at a more limitedfrequency than in previous years.

"Even given the austere fiscal climate, Secretary Hagelbelieves the Defense Department must preserve vital linksbetween service members and communities across the coun-try," said Pentagon Press Secretary George Little.

Little said that the new guidelines are part of a careful bal-ancing act and demonstrate the Department's determination tomake the most efficient use of resources.

Community outreach brings Americans together in com-munities across the nation and helps inspire some to serve,builds support at home for those deployed in harm's way, andhelps to ensure education, employment and wellness initia-tives evolve to serve veterans, Hagel noted in the memodirecting these changes. Community engagements have tangi-ble value in that they "showcase our superior combat power,demonstrate readiness to defend the nation, and help to pre-serve the all-volunteer force," Hagel wrote.

"It is unfortunate that sequestration restrictions have keptus from connecting with nearly a half-billion people world-

wide over the last six months, and required us to withdrawsupport from more than 2,800 events throughout the country,"the secretary wrote.

A senior defense official noted that this plan reinstates at a45% reduced capacity: the jet and parachute demonstrationteams, band and ceremonial unit appearances, port visits,service weeks, and nonprofit and corporate leader outreach."

The connections between U.S. service members and thecivilians they defend are important to active and reserve serv-ice members, their families, and veterans, the secretary said inhis memo.

"Community and public outreach is a crucial Departmentalactivity that reinforces trust and confidence in the UnitedStates Military and in its most important asset- people," Hagelasserted. "It is our obligation to sustain that trust well into thefuture."

Military to reduce communityand public outreach

Pentagon officials announced a plan today that will enable themilitary services to resume conducting community and publicoutreach activities in the new fiscal year, but at a significantlyreduced capacity. This cost-cutting measure will yield a savingsof $104 million in fiscal year 2014.

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628th Medical Group beneficiaries are now using theinternet to communicate with their healthcare team.

The program known as MiCare (aka Relay Health) allowsour patients to securely communicate non-urgent medicalneeds with their healthcare team. Common uses includerequesting medication renewals, requesting test and labresults, scheduling routine medical visits, viewing medicalrecords, and accessing a large library of educational materi-als all from the convenience of your computer or compatiblemobile web, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, youwill receive periodic information through MiCare regardingupcoming events (such as availability of the flu vaccine) andpreventive health care messages specific to your health careneeds. Messages you send to your team are answered within72 clinic working hours.

MiCare is empowering our patients to be more engaged intheir medical care. The goal of the secure messaging systemis to become the preferred method of communication with

your health care team. Patient’s account information is protected and only acces-

sible by them and their healthcare team through a securecomputer connection. MiCare complies with the HealthInsurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

Patients currently enrolled in MiCare are already talkingabout the ease, accessibility and benefits of this Internet-based service. Our connected patients are now communicat-ing with us in a faster and more efficient way than via tele-phone. With MiCare you can avoid ambiguity by receivingwritten advice, accessible anytime that might otherwise beforgotten or misunderstood if communicated verbally.

If you have not been invited to use MiCare/Relay Health,please visit the base clinic to initiate a face-to-face registra-tion process. A military identification card will need to beprovided, as well as basic information such as name, socialsecurity number, or DoD number, birth date and e-mailaddress. You will then,receive an e-mail fromRelay Health, inviting youto register. Please follow the

instructions provided in the e-mail to finish enrollment.Check your spam mail if you do not receive the e-mail inyour regular inbox. Accepting the e-mail from us is animportant step to begin communicating with us.

Beneficiaries 18 and over need to create their ownaccount due to patient information protection. Dependents17and under are linked by a parent or legal guardian to theiraccount.

To communicate with your healthcare team or view mes-sages you receive, please log into your account athttps://app.relayhealth.com. If you already have an accountand have forgotten your ID or password, click on the: forgotmy User ID or password to retrieve your information.

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By Staff Sgt. David SalanitriAir Force Public Affairs Agency, OperatingLocation - Pentagon

WASHINGTON – Civilian Air Forceemployees, who were furloughed during thegovernment shutdown, were authorized toreturn to work Oct. 17, 2013.

Civilians, including those who returned towork earlier this month, will be retroactivelypaid but are urged not to access the pay sys-tem, as mass amounts of website logins couldpotentially crash the system.

Limiting access to the Time andAttendance website to only timekeepers andcertifiers allows the Air Force to quicklyupdate the system so all civilian Airmen canget paid in full.

"We want to ensure we don't have individ-uals access the system because we only have

a very narrow window to update the system,"said Bob Corsi, the assistant deputy chief ofstaff of Manpower Personnel and Services."Our goal is to make everyone whole in theirpay from Oct. 1 in the next pay cycle."

As the Air Force works quickly to makethese updates during this narrow window,they're prioritizing updates by regions.

"We're working on a game plan to phasethe updates by time zone, so we don't crashthe system with tens of thousands of peopleupdating at the same time," Corsi said.

All Air Force civilians officially wentback to work last week after a 16-day gov-ernment shutdown. This return to employ-ment comes as a result of President BarackObama signing a continuing resolution thatfunds the government through Jan. 15, 2014.Currently, the Air Force is operating underfiscal 2013 sequester funding levels.

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On Oct. 1, 2013, residents of Forest City military commu-nities were are invited to participate in the 2013 Annual CELSatisfaction Survey.

Forest City, which manages housing at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C., has teamed-up with CEL &Associates to send all residents a brief survey in efforts tomeasure Forest City’s performance, obtain feedback, encour-age the free exchange of ideas for improvement and to letForest City know how residents feel about their home and theservices Forest City provides. This survey is very importantand helps Forest City deliver exceptional service to the fami-lies in housing. Below you will find FAQ’s about the survey,how to access it, and how you can win prizes for providingyour input and ideas.

How do I get my survey? – The surveys were emailed onOct. 1, 2013, to the email address Forest City has on file foryou.

How do I get a survey if I didn’t see it in my email

inbox? – Residents can send a request for a survey [email protected]. Please provide yourfull name, property name, address, unit #, and email address.

How can I ensure my survey doesn’t get lost in my spambox? – Residents can take a moment and [email protected] to their AllowedSenders in any anti-spam software that might filter incomingemails.

How long does the survey take to complete? – The sur-vey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.Residents will see the questions one at a time, and will receivea “thank you for completing this survey” message at the endof the survey. This confirms your survey was completed andhas been submitted. This also enters you for drawings forprizes and give-a-ways.

Last year someone hand-delivered a paper survey tome. Why is the survey online this year? – Forest City

decided to go paperless with the survey this year in efforts tobe more convenient, and to do our part towards sustainability.

Who sees my responses, and how does Forest City gath-er all the data from the surveys? – Forest City teams withCEL & Associates to ensure that your responses are 100%confidential, as well as to be sure that the data is properly col-lected and reported. After the close of the campaign, ForestCity receives reports directly from CEL & Associates andbegins analyzing the data. The reports are also shared withour Air Force/Navy Partners.

What if I don’t want to complete the survey? – CEL &Associates will send two reminder email notices to Residentswho have received the survey, but have not yet completed it.Of course, participation is not required, but we do hope thatyou will take 5 minutes and give us your feedback. This ishow we hear from our customers and then take measures toimprove in areas where we can. It is also important for ourForest City Teams to hear when they are doing a great job, andwhat they are doing that pleases you. All feedback is vital.

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Airmen take on Phoenix Raven challengeAirman 1st ClassMarisa Placie,628th SecurityForces Squadronpatrolman, faces off with aRedman usingself-defense techniques torespond to the"aggressor," Oct.10, 2013, at JointBase Charleston,S.C. Placie andtwo other security forcesmembers wentthrough a three-week course atthe JBCharlestonPhoenix Ravenfacility to preparethem for thePhoenix Raventraining course at the UnitedStates Air ForceExpeditionaryCenter at JointBase McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,N.J.

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Senior Airman Cheyanne Thoma, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, faces off with aRedman using self-defense techniques to respond to the "aggressor," Oct. 10, 2013, at JointBase Charleston, S.C.

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SOUTHWEST ASIA – Capable of strategic delivery of troops and a broad range ofcargo, the C-17 Globemaster III and its aircrews directly support operations within the U.S.Central Command area of responsibility. The members of the 816th Expeditionary AirliftSquadron, deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., accomplish the air tasking order viapassenger transport, ground and aerial delivery to keep deployed operations moving.

"The C-17 is an incredible platform," said Capt. Erica McCaslin, an 816th EAS C-17pilot and Port Angeles, Wash., native. "It allows us to go into just about any field, from aninternational airport to a dirt field in the middle of Afghanistan, to deliver cargo to the Armyor Marines or any troops who need supplies."

With a maximum payload capacity of 170,900 pounds, the Globemaster III and its crewsare able to transport passengers, and all types of cargo to include food, water, supplies andvehicles. In this rotation, the 816th EAS has flown more than 375 sorties, transported 13.2million pounds of cargo and nearly 2,400 passengers. Additionally, they have airdroppedmore than 71,000 pounds of cargo to forward bases throughout the AOR.

"The deliveries we bring in for the troops is pretty crucial, especially in some of the obscurefields we go into; supplies and ways to get them may be limited," McCaslin said. "The roadsmay be dangerous, and airlift is the only way to get those critical supplies to them."

Typically aircrews consist of three pilots, two loadmasters and a flying crew chief. "The crew compliment is critical," McCaslin said. "From the loadmasters in the back, to

[crew members] upstairs ensuring the aircraft is ready for takeoff and safely transportingeverybody from stop-to-stop. It really takes a team effort, and without any one of those crewmembers, the whole thing could fall apart."

As an aircraft commander, McCaslin has a major responsibility within the crew ensuringthe mission is executed smoothly.

"[We] manage all the players involved, make decisions as far as safety of the crew andthe aircraft and manage delays and changes to the mission," she said.

Besides the pilots and flying engineer, who have the crucial role of keeping the aircraft serv-iceable and in the air, the loadmasters have a very important role within the aircrew as well.

"Our job as C-17 loadmasters is to ensure all the cargo we take in and out of the AOR isprepared correctly and maintained throughout the flight," said Staff Sgt. Frederick Jordan, an816th EAS C-17 loadmaster and PanamaCity, Panama, native. "We make sure thecargo gets to where it needs to go safelyand precisely."

They work in tandem with the 8thExpeditionary Air Mobility Squadron aer-ial port technicians who prepare the cargoprior to loading it onto the aircraft.

"Once it comes to the aircraft we arethe last line of defense to make sure allthe necessary steps were taken in prepara-tion," Jordan said.

Without the loadmasters, they'd have ahard time getting any cargo throughoutthe AOR, and troops wouldn't be able toget the supplies they need to completetheir mission, Jordan explained. Beforeand throughout the flight, loadmastersperform a balancing act to keep aircraftflying safely.

All-in-all, like a well-oiled machine,the Globemaster aircrews work to supportground troops throughout the AOR.

"I get quite a bit of pride from the workthat we do and the Airmen we work withacross the board," McCaslin said. "It'spretty amazing when you can see fromstart to finish the pieces that areinvolved."

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1st Lt. Cameron Horn performs a preflight check on the flight deck of a C-17 Globemaster III prior toa mission at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16, 2013. Capable of strategicdelivery of troops and a broad range of cargo, the C-17 and its aircrews directly support operationswithin the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Horn is an 816th Expeditionary AirliftSquadron co-pilot deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and a Pittsburgh native.

Staff Sgt. Frederick Jordan performs a preflight check on a C-17 Globemaster III prior to a missionat the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16, 2013. In this rotation, the 816th EAShas flown more than 375 sorties, transported 13.2 million pounds of cargo and nearly 2,400 pas-sengers. Additionally, they have airdropped more than 71,000 pounds of cargo to forward basesthroughout the AOR. Jordan is an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 loadmaster deployedfrom Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and a Panama City, Panama, native.

Staff Sgt. Eric Eason performs a preflight on theexterior of a C-17 Globemaster III prior to missionat the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in SouthwestAsia, Oct. 16, 2013. Typically C-17 aircrews consistof 3 pilots, 2 loadmasters and a flying crew chief.Eason is an 816th Expeditionary Airlift SquadronC-17 flying crew chief deployed from Joint BaseCharleston, S.C., and hails from Felton, Del.

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Chico, a dog withthe 628thSecurity ForcesK-9 unit, posesfor a photo out-side a warehouseOctober 22, 2013during anExplosives detec-tion training inSummerville, S.C.During this train-ing, the dogsundergo obsta-cles where theysearched throughblocks or ware-house equipmentfor substancesthat are and maybe used by terror-ist or criminals.

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WASHINGTON –Air Force leadership calls upon Airmen to con-tinue coming up with innovativeideas to provide the Air Force anassured energy advantage in air,space and cyberspace.

In fiscal year 2012, the AirForce spent $9.2 billion onenergy, almost 10 percent of thetotal budget. In a time of fiscaluncertainty, it is even moreimportant everyone does their part in helping conserve resources,said Kathy Ferguson, Air Force for Installations, Environment, andLogistics acting assistant secretary.

"Energy is a key part of the effort to modernize our Air Forceand do more with less," Ferguson said. "Every gallon of fuel andwatt of energy we save allows us to have more resources to meetother Air Force priorities."

More efficient flight descent procedures, new ways of loadingcargo, and vehicle idle time reduction are just a few of the waysAirmen can help the Air Force achieve its energy goals and max-imize its energy advantage to support the mission.

Beginning in October, which is deemed Energy Action Month,and throughout the year, the Air Force will highlight the month'stheme "I am Air Force Energy" with specific steps Airmen cantake in their jobs to be more energy aware.

Hundreds of Airmen have gone above and beyond to helpincrease our energy security, Ferguson said. A few examplesincludeEnergy Manager David Morin led an energy program atLaughlin AFB, Texas, that collected and analyzed energy use datato increase energy efficiency and implemented xeriscopic land-scaping wherever possible. Xeriscaping is growing native plantsthat not only save money on the water bill but also save timebecause the plants don't need much care, and are more heat toler-ant and drought tolerant than the normal garden variety plants.Through these efforts, Morin helped reduce base energy con-sumption by 27 percent, water by 24 percent and overall utilitybills in fiscal 2012 by $1.9 million.

U.S. Air Force Europe Energy Manager Kelly Jaramillo over-saw an energy program that included 46 projects that are estimat-ed to save more than $5.5 million a year. Jaramillo also imple-mented an energy awareness campaign that engaged the residentsin military family housing and helped them reduce energy con-sumption 25 percent and natural gas 17 percent.

The Seymour Johnson AFB Support Center earned aLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold rating byconsolidating five functional organizations into a single facility,which cut energy consumption 60 percent and costs 50 percent.The building utilizes a high-efficiency variable refrigerant flowheating, ventilation and air conditioning system, centrally main-tained temperature set points, and low-flow plumbing. These fea-tures helped the base reduce potable water use 50 percent, andsave 2,862 thousand British thermal units and $55,000. A BTU isa standard unit of measurement used to denote both the amount ofheat energy in fuels and the ability of appliances and air condi-tioning systems to produce heating or cooling.

The Air Combat Command facility energy team at Langley AFB,Va., oversaw facility energy optimization at 16 installations, whichreduced energy use by 5.9 percent from 2011 and awarded 39 ener-gy projects to save 447,471 million British thermal units and $5.4million annually. In total, the programs implemented by ACCreduced energy consumption by 538,809 MMBTUs, cut carbondioxide emissions by 62,835 tons, and saved $6.67 million annually.

The 22nd Operations Group Fuel Efficiency Office atMcConnell AFB, Kan., designed and implemented measures toreduce and eliminate inefficiency in the fuel management of theKC-135 Stratotanker. These measures included reducing KC-135landing fuel and changing the KC-135 standard landing configura-tion. It also incorporated fuel efficiency software to inform flightspeed, routing and altitude and pioneering a new training configu-ration which reduced aircraft basic weight and air maximizing sim-ulator usage. Four hundred aircrew members were also trained onthe importance of fuel management. These efforts saved the AirForce $4.3 million, even though sorties increased 42 percent.

"We need the continued commitment of every Airman and fam-ily member to help us continue to drive innovation, and ensure weefficiently use every gallon of jet fuel, every watt of electricityand every drop of gasoline," said Acting Secretary of the AirForce Eric Fanning. "During these challenging economic times,every dollar counts and your every action can count towardsreducing and supporting mission effectiveness."

Airmen are encouraged to take an online energy module avail-able to all personnel with a common access card on the AdvancedDistance Learning System https://afcesa.csd.disa.mil.

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By Patrick GordonNaval District Washington Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Fall brings with it anumber of seasonal joys. Crisper air, chang-ing leaves, and seasonal foods are all fondreminders of the autumn.

But the season also brings with it the annu-al threat of the influenza virus, and NavalDistrict Washington medical personnel arereminding everyone to defend against thisseasonal foe.

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is acontagious respiratory illness caused by sev-eral types and subtypes of viruses. One ormore virus strains cause a surge in flu nearlyevery year, and can cause mild to serious ill-ness, and - in severe cases - can lead to death.The viruses undergo continuous geneticchanges, so people don't achieve permanentimmunity. Vaccines must be updated everyyear to combat the anticipated predominantstrains, and annual vaccination is recom-mended as the best defense.

"The importance of influenza vaccinationscannot be understated as one of the bestdefenses against the season flu," said HospitalCorpsman 2nd Class Kody Hansen of thePreventive Medicine Department at theWashington Navy Yard Branch MedicalClinic. "Each year, experts from the Food andDrug Administration, World HealthOrganization, U.S. Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention and other institutionsstudy virus samples collected from around theworld. They identify the influenza viruses thatare the most likely to cause illness during theupcoming flu season and create vaccinesbased on their findings. These vaccinationshelp the body to build antibodies as a defenseagainst the flu virus, keeping our personnelmission ready."

Several forms of vaccination are available,and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) recommends that everyoneages 6 months or older get an annual flu vac-cine, particularly young children and seniors.Three kinds of influenza viruses commonlycirculate among people today: Influenza A(H1N1) viruses, influenza A (H3N2) viruses,and influenza B viruses. The 2013-2014 triva-lent influenza vaccine is made from threeviruses -- an A/California/7/2009(H1N1)pdm09-like virus; an A(H3N2) virusantigenically like the cell-propagated proto-type virus A/Victoria/361/2011; and aB/Massachusetts/2/2012-like virus.

The vaccination is usually given one of two

ways, as an injected shot or an inhaled nasalspray. The main difference between the two isthat the flu shot is an inactivated vaccine -containing killed virus - while the nasal spraycontains attenuated, or weakened, viruses.The weakened viruses are cold-adapted,which means they are designed to only causeinfection at the cooler temperatures foundwithin the nose and cannot cause flu illness.In both cases, the vaccine allows the body'simmune system to identify and defend againstthe flu viruses in the vaccine without suc-cumbing to the disease.

According to Ready Navy (ready.navy.mil),the seasonal flu is a common strain of the ill-ness that strikes every "flu season," infecting 5to 20 percent of the U.S. population. Flu-relat-ed complications require 200,000 hospitaliza-tions annually and kill 36,000 people on aver-age. Flu activity can begin as early as Octoberand continue to occur as late as May. The virususually enters the body through mucus mem-branes in the mouth, nose, or eyes. Peopleinfected with the virus can spread it throughcoughing or sneezing, making the virus air-borne, or by spreading it to surfaces that otherscome in contact with.

Symptoms of the flu vary. The flu is differ-ent from a cold, and usually comes on sud-denly. People who have the flu often feelsome or all of these symptoms: cough; sorethroat; runny or stuffy nose; muscle or bodyaches; headaches; and fatigue or feeling tired.Some people may have vomiting and diar-rhea, though this is more common in childrenthan adults. Fever or feeling feverish withchills is common with the flu, though noteveryone infected with the flu will have afever.

Though the virus can spread easily fromperson to person, there are ways the popula-tion can protect itself from the flu. Hansenrecommends basic sanitary practices such ashand washing and not touching your eyes.

"Most healthy adults may be able to infectothers beginning one day before symptomsdevelop and up to five to seven days afterbecoming sick, so keep hands and surfacesclean, and avoid contact with people who maybe getting sick," said Hansen. "If you yourselfare sick, avoid exposing others to the virus."

For more information on getting vaccinat-ed, personnel can contact their personalphysician or base clinic. More information onflu prevention, statistics and frequently askedquestions can be found at www.ready.navy.mil/be_informed/diseases/flu_information.html, or www.cdc.gov/flu.

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WASHINGTON – U.S. SpecialOperations Command wants its operators tobe protected with what it informally calls an“Iron Man suit,” named after the fictionalsuperhero.

In September, Socom announced it is seek-ing proposals for prototypes of the TacticalAssault Light Operator Suit, or TALOS.

The goal of TALOS is to provide ballisticprotection to Special Operations Forces,along with fire-retardant capability, saidMichel Fieldson, TALOS lead for Socom.

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Materials that can store and release energymight be similar to the Intrepid DynamicExoskeletal Orthosis, now used by somewounded warriors for lower-leg injuries. SoTALOS could benefit wounded warriors too,Fieldson said.

The Homeland Security Department andfirefighters have expressed an interest in thistechnology as well, he said, and it eventuallymight become available for other servicemembers.

"Our goal right now is to try to get theword out and bring industry partners togeth-er," Fieldson said. The technologies that willgo into the suit’s development are varied, hesaid, so it is unlikely one contractor would beable to specialize in the entire ensemble.

The traditional approach, Fieldson said,was to pick a prime contractor, usually a tra-

ditional defense partner, give them the designrequirements and let them come up with thesolution. That would take a long time, henoted.

"In this case, the government will be thelead integrator, and we'll look to work withtraditional or nontraditional partners in indus-try and academia who are innovative," hesaid. "We'll leave no stone unturned."

The goal, he said, is to begin integratingcapabilities over the next 12 months and havethe first suit ready for full field testing in fourto five years.

Fieldson thinks TALOS will become areality because it protects the warfighters andhas the backing of Socom's commander, NavyAdm. William H. McRaven.

"I'm very committed to this," McRavensaid to industry representatives at a July 8TALOS demonstration in Tampa, Fla. "I'dlike that last operator that we lost to be the lastone we ever lose in this fight or the fight ofthe future, and I think we can get there.

"I'm committed to this," he continued. "Atthe end of the day, I need you and industry tofigure out how you are going to partner witheach other to do something that's right forAmerica."

Special Ops command seeksprototypes for ‘Iron Man Suit'

An artist's rendering of what the TacticalAssault Light Operator Suit might look like withits desired capabilities.

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WASHINGTON – Military Postal Service Agency officials recommend that parcel postpackages for service members overseas be mailed by Nov. 12 for delivery by the holidays.

Officials at MPSA, an extension of the U.S. Postal Service, have published a chart athttp://hqdainet.army.mil/mpsa/xmas.htm that shows deadlines for various mailing options, bro-ken down by the APO/FPO/DPO numbers of various destinations.

USPS is offering a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box at $14.85. The priceincludes a $2 per box discount for military mail being sent to APO/FPO/DPO destinationsworldwide, officials said.

Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes are available free at local post offices, or can be ordered fromUSPS online. Postage, labels and customs forms also are available online.

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WASHINGTON – Service members who deploy or areotherwise separated from their families due to mission needsnow have an online resource allowing them to hone their par-enting skills as they reconnect with their children.

Pam Murphy, the Defense Department's lead psychologistfor the website, said the launch of http://www.militaryparent-ing.org offers unprecedented, comprehensive and free comput-er-based training from a service member's perspective on par-enting and building strong relationships with their children.

A clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experi-ence in community and private practice, Murphy said theIntegrated Mental Health Strategy Program is a collaborativeinitiative between the Veterans Affairs Department and DOD.

"We initially did an environmental scan of everything with-in the DOD as well as commercially available, and one of theareas that seemed to be at a deficit was a comprehensive par-enting program that looks at the basics," Murphy said.

She noted that while a plethora of parenting informationexists online, it was difficult to identify a free, private "mili-tary-centric" program.

"This is one of the first of its kind," Murphy said. The inter-active site, she explained, develops and reinforces parentingskills to help families reconnect through in-depth technologysolutions that appeal to younger parents.

"Many of the parents in the service member population aregenerally younger," she said. "Prominent age groups of theirchildren are typically 5 or below."

Murphy added that the site goes beyond the job and hitshome in terms of affecting family relationships, buildingresilience and helping service members to be happy with theirlives within the military.

She also noted that servicemembers' personalizedaccounts interwoven into thesite make the situations andsolutions relatable.

"We included videos ofreal service personnel ... totalk about their real-lifeexperiences with parenting,reintegrating and makingthose everyday decisions,"Murphy said.

The website consolidatesand simplifies informationthat was previously accessi-ble across multiple resources,said Air Force Senior AirmanMatthew Siegele, a protocolspecialist, and his wife, AirForce Staff Sgt. SabrinaSiegele, noncommissionedofficer in charge of knowl-edge operations, both ofwhom work at Joint BaseLewis-McChord, Wash.

"We've been through so many parenting classes, counselingand therapy, and a lot of the resources and advice is mirroredon this site," Sabrina said. "This website is excellent -- it's aone-stop shop instead of jumping around to multiple appoint-ments."

During family separations, Murphy said, applications suchas Skype and Facetime can help in keeping families connect-ed, but the military parenting website provides ideas for tech-nology-based activities that can help in reuniting parents and

children after a deployment. "A lot of times, kids don't knowwhat to talk about with their parents when they are on thephone or on the computer with them," she said.

Murphy said the website can help military parents to recon-nect with their children.

"Parents can benefit from this site, and I believe they want theirkids to grow up to be happy, healthy, fully functioning adults," shesaid. "Here, they'll find strategies and ideas to [get] even better interms of helping kids to grow, mature and blossom."

Military parenting website assists communication

Air Force Staff Sgt. Sabrina Siegele and her husband, Air Force Senior Airman Matt Siegele, enjoytime after work with their daughter, Stephanie, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Siegelessay they like the age-appropriate scenarios of the new MilitaryParenting.org website.

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Notices/ VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees

receive information on disability benefits and medical recordsreview. To make an appointment or register for any of the workshopsfeatured this month, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center,Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480.

/ Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family SupportCenter offers assistance to transferring service members and theirfamilies by providing information on their next assignment viaMilitary Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settledvia a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine,copier, and internet access.

We maintain a relocation computer system called Military HomeFront that provides up-to-date information on most military duty sta-

tions and communities - plus we can provide additional informationand personalized service).

/ Youth Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed -Youth Sports/Programs is in need of Youth Basketball andCheerleading Coaches for the upcoming season. Coaches applica-tions can be picked up at the AB or WS Youth Centers. For moreinformation please contact Lee Smith at 963-8326 or [email protected] This email address is being protected from spam-bots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

/ Movie Nights at LIBERTY - Enjoy a LIBERTY movie nightthe second and fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm in theLiberty Game Room. We provide the food and drinks and featuresome oldie (but goodie) movies and some new in-theaters-nowmovies! Check out which movies we will be playing on the LibertyCalendar posted in the Liberty Lounge! This event is free and gearedtoward unaccompanied Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 and geo-bache-lors; CAC is required for sign-up. For more information please call:843.296.3942 or facebook at Liberty NWS.

/ Active Duty Military Free Entry to Your National Parks! -Active duty military members and their dependents can pick up afree annual pass at any national park that charges an entry fee. Theannual military pass also provides free entry to 2,000 additionalFederal recreation sites across the country. Visit www.nps.gov forinformation about the military pass and to plan your visit to one ofAmerica's 398 national parks. Download a National Parks MilitaryPass Flyer! Check out nearby national parks with a smartphone appat http://www.nps.gov/nama. Thank you for your service. Pleasecome celebrate America!

/ On-line yard sale - Have you ever heard of the term "saling,"as in "let's go saling?" Saling refers to that age-old, time-honored tra-dition of getting the girls together (mothers, daughters, friends,neighbors) early on a Saturday morning and spending the whole day

hopping from one yard sale to another. Hence the term saling.JBCharleston.com has cranked the saling concept up a notch. We'vegone electronic (bam!).JBCharleston.com is hosting its own e-salingsite of sorts. Here you can post your own items for sale, provide sell-er information, name your price, and upload photos of your items.Buyers can peruse the photos and contact you, the seller, directly. Formore info please visit www.JBCharleston.com.

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

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

October 25/ Halloween Festival. Bring the kids for a night of frightful fam-

ily fun Friday, Oct. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. Festivities will take place out-side of Sam's Fitness Center. This free event will include trunk ortreating,a haunted bus tour, costume contests, Halloween crafts, facepainting and a Halloween outdoor movie. Chili and Carnival foodwill be available for purchase. Sponsors for this event are Boeing,First Command, Happy Family Brands, Jersey Mikes Subs andSantee Cooper (federal endorsement of sponsors not intended).

September 9/ Jazz / Hip Hop Dance Classes - WS is excited to offer dance

classes for youth ages 2-12. Register now for classes starting 9September! Classes run for 12 weeks and the cost per four weeks isjust $50 for members and $55 for non-members. Times for theseclasses are: Mondays - Jazz Hip Hop, 3:30-4:30 pm. Ages 5-12years. Fridays - Pre-school Dance, 4-4:45 pm. Ages 2-5 years. Formore information on this class or to register, call the WS YouthPrograms office at (843) 794-7809.

Notices/ Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Briefers are avail-

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

/ Youth Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed -Youth Sports/Programs is in need of Youth Basketball and

Cheerleading Coaches for the upcoming season. Coaches applica-tions can be picked up at the AB or WS Youth Centers. For moreinformation please contact Lee Smith at 963-8326 or [email protected] This email address is being protected from spam-bots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

/ 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.

/ Active Duty Military Free Entry to Your National Parks! -Active duty military members and their dependents can pick up afree annual pass at any national park that charges an entry fee. Theannual military pass also provides free entry to 2,000 additionalFederal recreation sites across the country. Visit www.nps.gov forinformation about the military pass and to plan your visit to one ofAmerica's 398 national parks. Download a National Parks MilitaryPass Flyer! Check out nearby national parks with a smartphone appat http://www.nps.gov/nama. Thank you for your service. Pleasecome celebrate America!

/ On-line yard sale - Have you ever heard of the term "saling,"as in "let's go saling?" Saling refers to that age-old, time-honored tra-dition of getting the girls together (mothers, daughters, friends,neighbors) early on a Saturday morning and spending the whole dayhopping from one yard sale to another. Hence the term saling.JBCharleston.com has cranked the saling concept up a notch. We'vegone electronic (bam!).JBCharleston.com is hosting its own e-salingsite of sorts. Here you can post your own items for sale, provide sell-er information, name your price, and upload photos of your items.

Buyers can peruse the photos and contact you, the seller, directly. Formore info please see our About Esaling Page atwww.JBCharleston.com

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

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

October 29/ Why You Should Invest. On Oct. 29, 12-1 p.m., learn terms,

basic investing principles, and the most common types of invest-ments. This class is for beginners or curiosity seekers.

October 30/ Smooth Move Workshop. Learn from experts how to PCS

smoothly on Oct. 30 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

October 30/ Key Spouse Orientation Training. This training is for newly

appointed Key Spouses on Oct. 30, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

See more briefs 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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MISC NOTICESCome Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info,

playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group"Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC"

Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visitour website for playdates and more

http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

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

HOMES/LAND FOR SALE2BR/2BA w/2x gar. Lg. porch & sunrm. shade trees,irrigation, gated community 208 Patchwork Dr.Ladson, Can fish from backyard. $119K negot. Info:843-364-2066

HOMES/APTS FOR RENTLiberty hall 2B/2.5ba TH for rent $1050/moLg open floorplan, covered patio, W/D inc.Pvt parking (2), Call Gloria 843 270 8954

Ladson off College Park 3bed/2bath updated ranch!$1175 SS kit, fenced in yard quiet yet close toeverything! Call Betty 843-814-8792

Well furnished 2BR/2Bth in gated com. 5 mins fromAF base. Utilities, phone, cable, internet opt.$1245/month Mil disc & low deposit. Ready now!(863) 397-6588

Beautiful home in Wescott Plantation For Rent 5bdr2.5 bth 2750 sqft $2000/mth avail 1/14 call Kate -229.834.1084

1br/1ba in Otranto, close to Weapons Station.$595/mo. includes water and reserved parking. CallCurt 843-278-5454. Flex lease terms.

AUTOMOTIVE07 Honda S2000 conv. 6 spd, ac, cd, pwr top, win-dows & locks. Drivers car, good cond/low miles$18,500 firm. Call (843) 312-4395

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

TV stand for flat screen up to 60". Has two drawersand two cabineds for components and dvd storage.Very heavy and still in great condition. Please emailto [email protected] for pics. $200 OBO.

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

Can Deliver if needed, 843-696-5212

Pair Peavy SP3G 15" 3 Way Speakers. 350watts/per speaker, 8 ohms. One handle is cracked,but still works. Asking $450. For details call 843-452-4398.

Amana Washer & GE Dryer set Heavy duty - likenew $525 sold as set only will deliver local 843 4425767.

KITCHEN CABINETSBeautiful. Never Installed.

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

MATTRESS SETS11'' THICK PILLOWTOPS

Brand New, With Warranties.QUEEN $285, KING $395Twins & Fulls AvailableCan Deliver. 843-225-2011

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

843-696-5712

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

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

843-696-5212

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

fax 843-628-3454 • [email protected] Publishing, PO Box 2016, Mt. Pleasant SC 29465

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

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

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

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

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

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