11-30-2012 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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

To some, martial arts is not a sport, it is a way of life. Tim Boykin, Space and Naval Warfare Systems operations

research analyst and retired U.S. Navy commander, has dedi-cated his life to not only serving his country but also to mar-tial arts. He has excelled in the Isshin-ryū style of karate,becoming an 8th degree Master Isshin-ryū black belt, as wellas a black belt in Ju-Jitsu and the first Navy officer to receivethe Marine Corps black belt.

Isshin-ryū, Boykin's first martial arts love, is an Okinawankarate style founded in Japan after World War II. Militarymembers, especially Marines stationed at Okinawa, werealmost immediately drawn to the striking arts and stand-upfighting style Isshin-ryū offered. Today, it remains a popular

style of karate throughout the UnitedStates, and Boykin volunteers his timeto train service members at Joint BaseCharleston.

According to Boykin, volunteeringtime to teach others is his duty as aMaster black belt. It's a duty that beganyears ago, thousands of miles away onthe far east corner of the globe.

It's the late 1970s and inside a largedojo somewhere in the Japanese coun-tryside, the red sun rises over thesnowy mountain tops and countryside,light radiates through translucent paperwalls of the dojo and golden beamsfrom the misty dawn illuminate the

sacred training ground. Meanwhile, more

than 30 Japanesenatives have alreadydedicated countlesshours toward trainingon the same hallowedground as their ances-tors. Tradition andhonor are just as impor-tant to them as the precision which they prac-tice their martial arts.

Boykin, a young naval officer and martialarts brown belt at the time, is an outsider as hecautiously enters the dojo. He began his mar-tial arts training outside of Charlotte, N.C.,but has never trained inside a traditionalJapanese dojo. The locals were often weary ofoutsiders. However, instead of being banishedby the disciplined locals inside, the Mastertrainer requests him to stay.

"They didn't understand a word I said, andI couldn't understand them," said Boykin."But, what we lacked in communication, wemade up through martial arts."

Throughout that day, Boykin took part inmore than 25 fights, including a kumite tour-nament. For hours, he fought through the painand sweat and with every advancing round inthe tournament, he gained a little more respectfrom his opponents. The kumite is a sparringstyle tournament, where individuals face off

against an adversary in a combat style fight judgedby Master-level black belts.

"After the tournament, the dojo Master offeredme a drink," said Boykin. "Being accepted into atraditional Japanese dojo was one of my greatestachievements."

Years of crafting his martial arts artistry hasgarnished Boykin many successes over the years,including an induction into the Isshin-ryū Hall ofFame in 2010, IHOF Instructor of the Year in2009, Spirit of Isshin-ryū in 1996 and many otherrecognitions.

However, according to Boykin, some of thegreatest achievements he's experienced in martialarts haven't come from earning trophies. Itsalways came from earning respect, from his earlydays in the military in Yokosuka, Japan, to hisyears in the Cajun country of Louisiana with theU.S. Marines.

For three years, Boykin trained Marines inhand-to-hand combat in New Orleans .

Wooden planks weren't the only thing Boykinbroke as he trained Marines preparing for deploy-ment. He also broke barriers by becoming the firstnaval officer to receive the Marine Corps blackbelt. Traditionally, Marines wear their martial arts

belt color as their webbed rigger's belt earned through theMarine Corps Martial Arts Program on their Marine CorpsCombat Utility Uniform.

"It was very difficult for me to receive the black belt fromthe Marines," said Boykin. "But, I trained all the judges thatwere qualifying me, so it was hard for them to consistentlydeny my ability. And I'll be honest; it felt great to be an oldNavy officer wearing that black belt with my blue uniform."

To this day, his time spent with the Marines are some of hisproudest moments.

Boykin challenges JB Charleston Airmen and Sailors tochallenge themselves and step into his dojo and learn thebasics of martial arts.

"Nobody expects new members to run across bamboosticks like a kung-fu movie their first night," said Boykin."But if anyone wants to better themselves, maybe build self-confidence or just want to get a good work out, then attendingone of my classes is a great way to do that."

Master Tim Boykin's Isshin-ryū classes are offered freeMondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m., and beginningNov. 29, Thursdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the JB Charleston -Air Base fitness center.

Story and photos by Senior Airman Dennis SloanJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Whether it’s jumping rope, running, performing squats orpush-ups, the community members at the Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base Fitness Center are not letting the cool-er fall weather put a freeze on their fitness regiments.

The fitness center offers CrossFit classes every week forcommunity members looking to break out of their rut of justlifting weights or hours of cardio.

“We are all volunteers who take turns teaching and runningCrossFit classes throughout the week,” said Senior AirmanMichael Sellers, a volunteer CrossFit coach from 315th AirliftWing.

The one-hour classes consist of several different exercisessuch as weightlifting, calisthenics and running.

“We rarely do the same workout from one day to the next,”

said Master Sgt. Steven Hart, 628th Security Forces Squadronfirst sergeant and volunteer CrossFit coach. “The whole pointof CrossFit is to not get in a routine – we use muscle confu-sion to stay fit.”

Whether a person has been performing CrossFit for yearsor has no experience, the coaches guide them throughout theworkout.

“If someone is new, we make sure to take them to the sideand demonstrate the exercises so they do not hurt them-selves,” said Sellers. “We encourage everybody to come outand try CrossFit.”

CrossFit classes are held Monday through Friday at 6 a.m.,noon and 5 p.m. A class is also held Saturday at 10 a.m.

“I recommend that people try the class more than once,”said Sellers. “It took me about three sessions to really under-stand it and get into a groove. Once that happened, I washooked and have not stopped.”

The CrossFit classes are open to anyone who is able to usethe fitness centers on base.

The Fitness Center offers several other fitness classes includ-ing Yoga/Pilates, step aerobics, spin and even Salsa classes forthose that like to dance their way to a healthy lifestyle.

• Yoga/Pilates- Monday and Wednesday from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.• Step Aerobics- Monday and Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m.• Spin- Wednesday and Friday from 6:15 to 7 a.m.• Salsa- Tuesday at 6 p.m. for beginners and 7 p.m. for

intermediate.For more information regarding the CrossFit classes and

other fitness classes at the Air Base Fitness Center call 963-3347. The Weapons Station Fitness Center also hosts severalfitness classes to include: circuit training, Yoga, HighIntensity Interval Training and Zumba. For more informationon fitness classes at the Weapons Station Fitness Center call764-4173.

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Commentary by Col. Albert Miller437th Airlift Wing vice commander

As our civilian leaders search for solutions tothe country's mounting fiscal challenges, we mustcontinually find ways to work smarter, not harder.

With possible manning and budget reductionson the horizon, finding efficiencies in everydayoperations is vital to the success of our mission atJoint Base Charleston and of the United Statesmilitary as a whole.

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donleytouched on this in September when he said loom-ing budget reductions would drive our force toprotect readiness by "trading size for quality."

The message is out there; we must all look forways to find efficiencies as we can no longerafford to apply brute force manpower to overcomea problem. We have to learn to work smarter.

Therefore, it is no secret where we stand nowor where we need to go. However, how do we getthere?

First, we all must examine our workplaces tofind efficiencies. Not simply making change forchange's sake, but if there is a possible improve-ment - make your voice heard. Squadron, groupand wing leadership want and need your help. Thewing has a select group of trained and highlyskilled individuals who are ready to help facilitateand take your Continuous Process Improvementideas to the next level.

Not every idea has to go through a full eight-step problem-solving process to be successful.Most ideas brought forward culminate in a "just-do-it" and the problem gets resolved very quickly.The important lesson here is to speak up if youhave an idea, because your leadership realizes thebest ideas come from the men and women on thefront line getting the job done every day.

Make your planknown and you willget the support youneed to realize effi-ciencies in your shop.One of the best partsof my job is I often getthe opportunity to sitin on RapidImprovement Eventout-briefs. I see first-hand the progress our

Airmen and civiliansmake as they take ownership of their work centersand seek to find efficiencies wherever possible.

At the RIE out-briefs, I always ask the partici-pants a few questions: Did they have any reserva-tions before beginning the RIE? Did they knowwhat to expect during the RIE? After workingthrough the process, do they feel their time wasworthwhile and do they see how the RIE couldbenefit them?

Without fail, the responses are always thesame. Before beginning the process, they have allhad reservations about the worthiness of an RIE.This was probably due to the answer they give tothe second question, which is they really did notknow what to expect during the RIE. The bestpart is the answer to the final questions, whichvalidate the process when they are believers whofeel the time spent on the RIE was worth it, andthey see how the recommendations and actionplan will benefit them.

As we strive to streamline our processes, the437th Airlift Wing has conducted several RIEs inthe last year. For example, the 437th AircraftMaintenance Squadron recently examined anissue they were having with repeat and recurringmaintenance discrepancies. Essentially, the rates

had exceeded Air Mobility Commands standardsfor five out of six months, so they held an RIE todetermine a root cause and ways to address it.

After gathering subject matter experts togetherwith a facilitator and providing a distraction-freeenvironment, they combed through two years'worth of data, identified areas for improvementand developed six JDIs to combat the problem.By recognizing the issue and addressing it, the437th AMXS not only has a way forward, but alsoa history of steps taken to fix this issue.

The 437th Aerial Port Squadron has conductedRIEs to fix inefficiencies in the pre-deploymentprocess and also vehicle and Material HandlingEquipment tracking. After implementing severalground-level training and procedural changes forvehicle tracking, the squadron expects to see awork force savings of 95 percent on 33 percent ofthe vehicle fleet.

As I mentioned earlier, not all good ideas willrequire an RIE. More often, an Airman's idea willresult in a JDI project. The 437th OperationsGroup completed 19 JDIs and/or projects this yearalone, ranging from training improvements to dec-oration tracking. Perhaps most importantly, bymaintaining a record of these improvement effortsand countermeasures, the group can easily refer-ence the lessons of the past and better understandthe necessary steps required to make the processeven more efficient in the future.

Clearly, we will face some challenges as thedefense budget changes and priorities shift in thenext few years, however, it is important for all ofus to work toward improving our processes now.By eliminating what is not necessary and focusingon what is necessary, we 'can' do more with less --less effort. If you can do your job more efficient-ly, get your chain of command involved and docu-ment your progress ... CPI starts with you!

Col. Albert Miller

Continuous process improvement begins with you

Have an old-fashioned conversationCommentary by Maj. Joseph Wingo628th Communications Squadron commander

As we move into the holiday season, we gener-ally consider it to be a time of the year that bringsfriends and family closer together. We emphasizestrengthening the bonds of relationships that sup-port us through tough times and create lastingmeaning. All of that being said, it's interesting thatsome of the most popular gifts given during theholidays are "gadgets" that enable us to act likehermits, only peeking out of our technologicalcaves to gather food and verify that the sun indeedstill rises.

At all levels of leadership training, we're taughtthe importance of "leadership by walking around"and the value of face to face interaction with ourAirmen and Sailors. However, as we continue tobecome inundated by technology, it's easy for ourface-to-face social skills to get a bit rusty. I strong-ly doubt anyone on Joint Base Charleston, no mat-ter what their level or position, began their leader-ship journey with a goal of "accomplish stacks ofemail daily ... " We don't start out that way, but it'seasy to get swept up by the demands an inbox cre-ates. Before you know it, your daily prioritieshave been determined by Microsoft Outlook.

The same can be said for our home lives. Socialmedia is a great tool for keeping in touch withfamily and friends, but when we allow it toreplace face-to-face conversation and real interac-tion, we've then allowed the medicine to becomethe poison.

And it's not just social media that can be a prob-lem. Have you ever asked your kids to take offtheir headphones and found that it was every bit aspainful as asking them to pull out teeth? Whatabout those days when you speak more to yourfamily via text messages than personal conversa-tions? Have you ever disciplined your child via atext message? Does your kid know more aboutHALO 4 than about your personal values and whythose values are important to you? Recently, Iswapped a few text messages with my son, and inone of his replies he typed "ROTFL." As I read thetext it actually made me kind of sad. I really wouldhave rather seen him roll on the floor laughing,and been part of that laughter.

For you single Airmen, personal interaction isjust as crucial. The technology might be great forkeeping up with the folks back home, but whenwas the last time you spent 30 minutes just shoot-ing the breeze with somebody in an actual face-to-face conversation?

There is a lot of scientific research showing thepositive mental, emotional and physical healthbenefits of personal social interaction. TheInstitute of Mind and Biology conducted a studyon rats, comparing those housed by themselves tothose living in groups. Those living in groupslived 40 percent longer and also recovered morequickly from illness.

Additionally, studies show that people who arelonely display more cardiovascular problems thanpeople with friends. I once knew an Airman whowouldn't say two words during a face-to-face con-versation, but he was a total extrovert in his on-line gaming community. His disproportionateemphasis on his "virtual" life ended up resulting insuch severe physical and psychological issues thathe had to be hospitalized.

I'm sure this isn't anything you haven't heard orthought about before, so please just consider this afriendly reminder. As we go through the holidayseason, think about putting down the headphones,turning off the TV, setting down the tablet, or step-ping away from your desk. Instead, spend sometime strengthening a relationship, swapping somestories, venting about what's stressing you out,and sharing a laugh. The best way to do all of thatis with an old-fashioned conversation.

Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning315th Airlift Wing command chief

"Because power corrupts, society's demands formoral authority and character increase as the impor-tance of the position increases." - John Adams

Recently, I had the privilege of sitting with fourladies on the Palmetto Chapter of the Women inDefense panel in recognition of Veterans Day. I,along with guests from the Navy, Coast Guardand Army, shared our stories on how we cameinto the military and why we've stayed.

The floor was then opened to questions fromthe audience. The last question of the day was,"What is your instantaneous response to what has

been happening in the news these last couple ofdays? I know I'm being vague, but I want to hearyour answers."

Everyone knew the question was referring tothe news surrounding Gen. David Petraeus. Oneresponse was about separation from the family,heat of battle, being human, bonding in the field,etc., and you were left wondering whether or notthis individual condoned the general's actions. Iwondered what message this sent to the individ-ual's subordinates and peers.

Our words and actions directly influence thosewe work with and the general populace as awhole. Regardless of which uniform we wear, thepublic sees us as the military and therefore held to

a higher standard. When each of us voluntarilyraised our hands, we accepted the charges leveledagainst us, to include justice, morality and ethicalstandards. If we, especially senior leaders, don'tuphold the standards, how can we expect those welead to do the right thing? Everyone has a story,and there will always be shades of gray, but we allknow that for many, perception is reality.

So ask yourself: Are you living and upholdingthe standards you were charged with every day?Are you taking the necessary steps to ensure thosein your circle of influence are doing their part? It'snot always easy and there are times when onefalls short, but at those times is when accountabil-ity and integrity means the most.

Yes, we are held to higher standards

Commentary by Master Sgt. Mark Thompson628th Comptroller Squadron additional duty first sergeant

I want to take a few minutes and address how we have transitioned in thefitness arena since my entry into the United States Air Force. In doing so, Iwill ask you the ultimate question: Are you fit to fight or fit to test?

Since enlisting back in 1996, the Air Force has continuously transformedand will continue to evolve well beyond my retirement from active duty.

Transformations are critical to ensure our dominance and superiorityacross the globe, and enhance our ability to fulfill our Air Force mission tofly, fight and win ... in air, space and cyberspace.

Fitness is critical to overall mission readiness and has gone throughchanges in criteria and testing.

The Air Force vacated the customary ergometry cycle stationary bike testin 2004 and adopted a more comprehensive fitness evaluation which meas-ures aerobic, body composition, push-ups and sit-ups for all members exceptindividuals with physical limitations.

Prior to 2004, Airmen were subjected to yearly fitness testing based onergometry cycle assessments which measured the heart rate response to agiven workload. These tests often produced invalid results, which led tochanges to develop a system to precisely determine standards of fitness.

Fast forward to 2004 and beyond, the fitness program required a systemat-ic change in our approach toward fitness and outlined specific componentsfor testing. The program expectation was to promote a year-round fitnessculture where proper dieting and exercising regularly had to be incorporatedinto our daily lives.

The fitness instructions clearly emphasized each military members' inher-ent responsibility to meet and maintain fitness standards. Some of ourAirmen have internalized the fit to fight mentality by constantly working outand maintaining acceptable fitness standards throughout the year. Othershave adopted the fit to test mentality, take months off after their last physicaltraining test, only to ramp up their fitness regimen within weeks of their nextPT evaluations.

A PT test should be no more than a formality for most Airmen who aresteadfast in year-round fitness and have made lifestyle choices through prop-er dieting and nutrition. Individuals who employ the fit to test mentalitysometimes result in failures.

Inherent responsibility and personal accountability should never beremoved from the equation when addressing PT failures. Airmen sometimesexpect leniency when they fail to attain acceptable scores, and supervisorsput their credibility on the line when lobbying for exception to the fitnessstandard.

As supervisors, you are not hurting your subordinates' careers; they aredoing that all by themselves. They are stakeholders and are responsible fortheir own careers.

Fit to fight versus fit to test is a personal choice with associated positiveor negative career defining consequences. Airmen must attain and maintainexcellent physical conditioning and be physically ready to accomplish themission. We must all meet the Expeditionary Air Force requirements anddeployment taskings ... and a key component of readiness is your level of fit-ness. As we bring 2012 to a close, what choice will you make in 2013? Willyou be fit to fight or fit to test?

What’s your attitude toward fitness?

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By Terrence Larimer628th Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Resources manager

The smell of wood smoke will soon be in the air. Prescribedfire season begins on Joint Base Charleston in December andextends through May 2013.

A prescribed or controlled fire is a low-intensity, carefully-managed fire set under exacting conditions for specific pur-poses by experienced, trained personnel. This is a type of fireused by military land managers across the country, especiallyin the southeast, to responsibly manage large blocks of tim-berland found on many Department of Defense installations,to include JB Charleston.

"Properly conducted prescribed fires have multiple bene-fits," said Roger Sparwasser, JB Charleston Forester and cer-tified Prescribed Fire manager. "Prescribed fires help restoreand maintain habitat for wildlife, including bobwhite quail,grassland songbirds, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, foxsquirrels and red-cockaded woodpeckers. Besides the manywildlife species that require fire-dependent habitat, a varietyof plants also thrive only in regularly burned areas, to includeinsectivorous pitcher plants, sundews and the Venus' fly trap."

Prescribed fires can also enhance public safety, accordingto Sparwasser. They reduce or even eliminate forest fuelloads, thereby making destructive wildfires in a prescribedburned area impossible or unlikely for some time afterwards.In most cases wildfires either lose intensity or go out whenthey reach an area that has been prescribed burned.

Fire is a natural, inevitable part of the ecology of southeast-ern pine forests. With constantly building fuel loads, fire willoccur at some point. It is better to deal with a predictableamount and direction of smoke at a known time, under pre-scribed conditions, in a planned fire than to deal with a wild-fire on that same land. A wildfire that may burn under danger-

ous weather conditionssuch as during drought,with low humidity andhigh winds makes the firedangerous and hard tocontrol.

In addition to wildfirecontrol, prescribed firesalso provide many benefitsto timber management,wildlife habitat enhance-ment and outdoor recre-ation. These benefitsgreatly outweigh the chal-lenges that accompany theuse of prescribed fire.Danger of property loss,smoke management andair quality issues are man-ageable challenges thattrained fire managers canovercome.

"With prescribed fires,we now stand at a cross-road with a great challengeand opportunity facing us," Sparwasser said. "At stake is theresponsible management of land and public safety. We mustalways heed Smokey the Bear's call to never use fire careless-ly or with ill intent, but the benefits and importance of con-trolled fire in our southern landscapes are of great value. Byadhering to the principles of careful burning, within the con-straints of the law and common sense, we can manage ourland responsibly while protecting lives and property for our-selves and for future generations."

JB Charleston Natural Resources personnel annually pre-scribe burn approximately 3,700 acres of woodlands. If youhave concerns about a woods fire, controlled burning activitycan be confirmed by the Base Defense Operations CenterDispatch at 764-7555. For additional information on con-trolled burning, call the JB Charleston Natural ResourcesOffice at 764-7951. And remember, if you smell smoke thiswinter, not all fire is bad.

Prescribed fire season begins at JB Charleston in December

Prescribed fire season begins on Joint Base Charleston in December and extends through May,2013. A prescribed or controlled fire is a low intensity, carefully managed fire set under exacting con-ditions for specific purposes by experienced, trained personnel.

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By Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott WhitingMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Christmas is right around thecorner, and with the holidays comes an influx of mail sent toservice members stationed overseas.

The United States Postal Service recently released theirdeadlines for ensuring mail sent overseas arrives in time forthe busy holiday season.

The fastest way to send mail is through Express Mail. Inorder to take advantage of this service, the mail must be sentby Dec. 17 for it to arrive on time when sending to a militaryinstallation overseas.

First-class mail, which includes letters, cards and parcels

13 ounces or lighter, should be mailed no later than Dec. 10.Priority mail is first-class mail weighing more than 13 ounces,and it should also be sent by Dec. 10. Parcel airlift mail needsto be mailed by Dec. 3.

As of Nov. 15, the U.S. Postal Service is able to once againship lithium batteries to international locations, includingArmy, Fleet and Diplomatic Post Offices overseas.

The lithium batteries must already be installed in the devicerequiring the battery by the time they are mailed, or packagedalone. If they are being sent alone, they must be in their orig-inally sealed packaging. Multiple batteries must be separatedand cushioned within the parcel to prevent short-circuiting,movement or damage. The package itself cannot exceed fivepounds.

Face of Defense: NCO provides holiday mail deadlineA Marine stacks packagesfor his unit during dailymail call at CampLeatherneckin Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2011. Mail is collected and delivered at the baseseven days a week.

By Staff Sgt. Anthony HyattJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Joint Base Charleston’s 628th ComptrollerSquadron is scheduled to implement a new,standardized timekeeping program that willinterface with the current civilian pay system. Itwill go live for civilian employees in December.

JB Charleston's civilian timecards willmove to the Automated Time Attendance andProduction System, which will eliminate theold paper timecards beginning Dec. 16, 2012.

Currently, many Air Force civilians manu-ally report their hours using paper timecards,according to 2nd Lt. Steven Parker, 628thCPTS financial services officer. ATAAPSallows users to enter their time and allowssupervisors to approve it electronically, pro-viding an audit trail, while increasing theaccuracy of financial statements.

Why transition to ATAAPS?"The current timekeeping process is labor

intensive and not easily auditable," said Staff

Sgt. Lourditha Quintanilla, 628th CPTSfinancial services supervisor. "ATAAPS willsupport audit readiness."

Time and attendance processes are part ofthe Civilian Pay Assessable Unit supportingthe Statement of Budgetary Resources, whichmust be auditable by FY14, said Quintanilla.The new interface will also address civilianpay financial reporting risk as identified bythe Financial Improvement and AuditReadiness Team.

To get started with ATAAPS, visit

https://ataaps.csd.disa.mil."ATAAPS has been in use with the Army and

other organizations for years now and has agood track record," said Parker. "Transitioningto a standardized, paperless timecard willstreamline the civilian pay process and allow formore focus on the mission."

The system is expected to be in use AirForce-wide by June 2013.

For more information, visit https://eim.amc.af.mil/org/628cpts/ataaps/default.aspx orcontact your timekeeper.

JB Charleston to launch new civilian timekeeping interface in December

By Staff Sgt. Anthony HyattJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Representatives from Balfour Beatty Communities recently held a town hall meeting to dis-cuss mock billing with base housing residents at the Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station.

The mock billing will begin Jan. 1, 2013, and continue for three months. Live Billing willbegin April 1, 2013.

In 1998, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense established a policy requiring resi-dents of privatized family housing to pay utilities to encourage energy conservation under theResident Energy Conservation Program.

What is mock billing?Residents should receive their first mock billing statement on or around Feb. 15, 2013. “During this time, residents will not be financially responsible for their utility usage,” said

Patti Stanley, Balfour Beatty Community Manager. “Residents also will not be eligible toreceive a rebate for savings.”

The goal of the mock billing is to inform the residents of their energy consumption and theirpotential savings or payments and allow them to modify their behavior before live billingbegins.

Live BillingResidents can expect to receive their first live billing statement on or around May 15, 2013,

and will be responsible to pay for their usage above the normal usage band.

How does the RECP work?During the mock billing period, houses will be divided into a specific type group, which is

determined by the neighborhood, size, construction type, type of dwelling and stories abovegrade. The average usage will be calculated for each like-type group and a 10 percent bufferwill be placed around that average usage to create a normal usage band. The average is recal-culated monthly to account for changes in seasonality.

“Those who go over the average and 10 percent buffer will have to pay the balance,” said Stanley.“But those residents whose usage is below the normal usage band will be eligible for a refund.”

Residents may choose to bank their rebates to offset future payments. Statements will be generated by YES Energy Management, according to Stanley. YES

Energy Management is Balfour Beatty’s third-party provider for meter reading. Payments can be made online via the Resident Portal, by phone, by mail or at the

Community Management office.Residents may opt-in to receive text or Twitter messages to help save energy, said Stanley.

Residents can also sign up for a free home energy audit. JB Charleston – Air Base housing will not be implementing this program until 2014.Wounded Warriors, Exceptional Family Members and others with disabled family members

may apply to be excluded from the program. Wounded Warriors will automatically be exemptif they apply. EFM and those with disabled family members will need to go through an appli-cation process at which their exemption could be denied at the Navy’s discretion.

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"It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do forwhich we are accountable," said Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, aFrench playwright and actor from the 1600's, also known byhis stage name Molière.

In today's Air Force, that statement should stand true no mat-ter what tier of the enlisted force structure you may fall into.

With 2012 coming to an end, we are reminded of ourcharge as an Air Force to maintain a continuous level of per-sonal accountability and as an Air Force, this should go handin hand with our core values.

With the development of Comprehensive Airman Fitness,we are responsible for maintaining a continuous level ofaccountability in all four levels of fitness; physical, social,mental and spiritual.

First, our Air Force fitness standards are here to stay. Withthe need to remain combat ready around the clock, personalhealth and fitness is a must.

Many units implement and maintain a physical trainingprogram which helps Airmen meet our standards; but the

Air Force emphasizes personal accountability when itcomes to PT.

Airmen are aware of this standard and what they need todo to comply. Three PT sessions a week may be enough forsome Airmen to score an excellent; others may need extrawork on their own time. This is where personal accountabili-ty comes into play. Airmen know what they need to do inorder to meet the standard, and they are held accountable ifthey do not.

It is our job as an Air Force to take initiative to do whatneeds to be done. On the flip side, the fitness level of CAFdoes not relate only to physical training. In order to maintaina balanced lifestyle, diet and healthy lifestyle choices comeinto play. The Health and Wellness Center offers many class-es on nutrition and the importance of health conscious choic-es. It is our responsibility as Airmen to stay informed andtake advantage of the resources made available to us.

Two of the most important aspects of CAF are the mentaland spiritual pillars. With the ever increasing challenges intoday's Air Force, we are faced with more stressors andadded pressure. Coping skills, commensurate with increasedresponsibilities, are extremely important to remaining

resilient. Being mentally fit enables us to take on these chal-lenges and bounce back quickly.

Continuous stressors can lead to altered decision makingwhich makes identifying the signs of overstress much moreimportant. It might mean asking the hard questions of thosewe work with, or swallowing our pride to get help whenneeded. Getting an issue under control before it becomes aproblem is essential; but the accountability falls back on theAirman and those around him.

Another way of coping with everyday stressors is tobecome spiritually fit. Spiritual fitness does not have to belimited to religion. Spirituality can represent many differentthings to many individuals but ultimately ties back to ourown sense of personal purpose and meaning. Being in con-trol of our spiritual fitness can directly impact our mentallevels by allowing us to maintain a sense of peace.

In the community in which we operate, each decision wemake has the capability to affect multiple individuals andsometimes an entire organization. The CAF model remindsus of the balances in our lives we need to remain resilient. Itis our duty as Airmen to step up and hold ourselves person-ally accountable.

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Courtesy of the Army and Air ForceExchange Service Public Affairs

Nearly 20 percent of Americans will returnat least one holiday gift item this holiday sea-son, according to Lavi Industries, a providerof public guidance.

To take the stress and confusion out of thereturn process, the Army and Air ForceExchange Service has extended the terms ofits hassle-free return policy for the holidays.

"We want to make returns as simple as pos-sible for our holiday shoppers," said Mary

Anderson-Taylor, JB Charleston - Air BaseExchange manager. "Our relaxed refund poli-cy will guarantee customer satisfaction."

The Exchange's standard policy limitsreturns anywhere from 15 to 90 days with asales receipt, but the holiday return exchangepolicy extends these guidelines through Jan.31, 2013, for any item purchased betweenNov. 1, 2012 and Dec. 24, 2012.

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requests without sales receipts receive anExchange gift card.

In addition to returns on items purchased atthe JB Charleston - Air Base Exchange,www.shopmyexchange.com, orders can bereturned to the nearest Army, Air Force,Marine Corps, Navy or Coast GuardExchange. Online returns due to an error onthe Exchange's part are reimbursed standardshipping charges as well.

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The 628th Air Base Wing was recently awarded the AirForce Outstanding Unit Award for its service from Oct. 1,2010 to Sept. 30, 2012.

The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is awarded by theSecretary of the Air Force to numbered units that have distin-guished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service oroutstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above andapart from similar units.

“Winning the Air Force Outstanding Unit reflects greatcredit upon all the Airmen, Sailors, civilians and their familieswho have served here during the past two years,” said Col.Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander. “It took

a team effort to make this transition to a joint base and acco-lades like this show that not only were we able to make thetransition, but able to excel in doing so.”

JB Charleston served as the hub that directly supported thePresident’s Global Threat Reduction Initiative, according tothe award citation. The 628th ABW also helped enable theunique mission sets of the Air Force’s largest C-17 Wing, theNavy’s core Nuclear Power Training Unit, the Army’sStrategic Logistics Support Activity Charleston and the 841stTransportation Battalion.

Those Air Force personnel who were stationed at JointBase Charleston from Oct. 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2012, are per-mitted to wear the AFOUA ribbon.

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"Joint Base and Naval Support Activity leadership are cur-rently submitting the paperwork through the appropriatechannels to request approval for Navy personnel to wear theequivalent ribbon as well for their many contributions duringthe Joint Base transition," said Lt. William Sever, NavalSupport Activity Charleston administration officer."

For questions concerning eligibility of the ribbon, contactthe 628th FSS MPS at 963-4527.

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By Airman 1st Class George GoslinJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

This year’s Combined Federal Campaign, which began Sept. 14th, recently wrapped up. Joint Base Charleston met and exceeded its goal for 2012 by 30 percent totaling

$169,548.01, compared to the 2011 total of $130,066.60. The totals for all three wings are $78,734.61 for the 628th Air Base Wing, $78,950.40 for

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The 437th Airlift Wing recently earned the Air ForceMeritorious Unit Award for their actions in direct support ofcombat operations from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012.

The Meritorious Unit Award is given to Air Force activeduty, Reserve and Guard units for exceptionally meritoriousconduct in the performance of outstanding achievement orservice in direct support of combat operations for at least 90continuous days during the period of military operationsagainst an armed enemy of the United States on or after Sept.11, 2001.

During its award period, the 437th AW served as a lead hub

for operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. The unitdistinguished itself by delivering more than 4,900 short tonsof low cost, high velocity parachutes to the U.S. CentralCommand area of responsibility. They airlifted 42 percent ofall air requirements with a 95 percent logistics departure reli-ability rate.

"I would like to congratulate the 437th Airlift Wing inreceiving the Meritorious Unit Award, it is well deserved,"said Col. Darren Hartford, 437th AW commander. “The Wingshowed exceptional skill and professionalism during supportof operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. Not onlyhas the wing supported these operations, but our crews exe-cuted over 1,300 airdrops of critical warfighter material to

austere combat outposts, setting the 2011 combat airdroprecord in Afghanistan – a tremendous display of dedication.

“Although one unit is the recipient of this award, it is trulya reflection on the teamwork between the 437th AW, the 628thAir Base Wing and 315th AW. The mission success of the437th comes from all of the outstanding Airmen at Joint BaseCharleston.”

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Staff Sgt(s). David Corter, VincentBustillo, Brandon Edwards andBrandon Brown, all assigned to the628th Security Forces Squadron,accept their trophies for the 2012Intramural Golf Season and Playoffchampionship Nov. 5, 2012, atWrenwoods Golf Course at JointBase Charleston – Air Base, S.C.The 628th SFS came out on topagainst the 437th Aerial PortSquadron to win this year’s intra-mural golf season. Players from the628th Communications Squadron,628th Civil Engineer Squadron,373rd Training Squadron, 628thSFS, 1st Combat Camera Squadron,437th APS, 437th MaintenanceSquadron and 14th Airlift Squadronparticipated in the golf league.

The Patriot • November 30, 2012 15REC REVIEWREC REVIEW

Rec Review is produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to The Patriot. All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about Rec Review, call the Marketing Office at (843) 963-3809. Mention of any sponsor or sponsorship in this publication is not a federal endorsement for the product or service. For more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com.

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Kid’s Breakfast with SantaSaturday, Dec. 15 9 - 11 a.m.*

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*Breakfast availableup to 10:30 a.m.

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Holiday Tree LightingsAir Base - Dec. 5, 5 p.m.Corner of Hill Boulevard and O’Neal Avenue

Weapons Station - Dec. 6, 5 p.m.Cypress Tree in front of Bldg. B-84

Both locations will have hot chocolate, cider, hot dogs, chips and cookies.

Santa is stopping by both events for pictures with the children.

This is a free event and open to all active duty, Reservists, DoD civilian employees, retirees and all family members.

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Senior Airman Joseph Schlank, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger terminal attendant, gri-maces while performing a power clean during a CrossFit class Nov. 19, 2012, at the Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base Fitness Center, S.C. CrossFit classes can accommodate individualswith different strength abilities and experience and there is always someone on hand to assistwith proper form and technique.


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Service members and dependents perform kipping pull-ups during a CrossFit class Nov. 19,2012, at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Fitness Center, S.C. The group will combineweightlifting, calisthenics and running during an hour-long workout session. CrossFit class-es are open to all military members, DoD employees and dependents.

Lt. j.g. John Campion, Naval Nuclear Power TrainingCommand student, runs back to the gym after completing a400-meter sprint during a CrossFit class Nov. 19, 2012, at theJoint Base Charleston – Air Base Fitness Center, S.C.CrossFit uses random physical challenges so each workoutis varied and high in intensity.

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Notices/ Air Base Library - Day Care and Toddler

Story times are cancelled for Dec. 3 and 4.

/ Operation Cookie Drop. Team CharlestonSpouses club is once again putting together itsannual "Operation Cookie Drop". They are gather-ing up homemade cookies for Airmen in the dormsand cookies and packaged treats to be sent to JBCharleston Airmen deployed. For further informa-tion contact Gloria Bishop, Operation CookieDrop Chair at 803-464-3554 [email protected]

EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Airman

and Family Readiness Center unless otherwisespecified. For more information, call 963-4406.

December 4/ An Interviewing Techniques class will be

held from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn to interview bypracticing with expert coaching.

December 5/ A "Spouse Introduction to Joint Base

Charleston - Air Base" class will be held from 9:30to 11:30 a.m. This is a fun and fast-paced introduc-tion to JB Charleston - Air Base for military spous-es who have recently moved here. Meet othernewly-arrived spouses, connect with your spon-sor's unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop,dine and play in the Lowcountry.

December 6/ A free newcomer's tour will be held from

8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A guided tour ofCharleston's Historic districts including the Citadel

Military College, the market (downtown), andPatriots Point. Lunch is on your own and the tourbus departs from and returns to the Airman andFamily Readiness Center.

December 15/ The Joint Base Charleston Honorary

Commanders Advisory Council invite the childrenof currently deployed members to their third annu-al children's holiday party. The party will be at theChapel Annex of JB Charleston - Air Base from10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come dressed in yourholiday attire, for a visit from Santa Clause, indi-vidualized gifts and refreshments.

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Notice/ Weapons Station Library - The Stepping

Stones reading program is cancelled for Dec. 13./ Fleet & Family Support Center building 755,

Weapon Station, is happy to announce that we nowhave two consultants who are available for sched-uling individual appointments for member/spouseemployment assistance. Whether your needs areresume basics/review, interviewing skills/practice,or job search strategies, call F&FSC at 764-7480to schedule your one-on-one appointment.

EventsAll classes or workshops will be held at the Fleet

and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, at Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons Station unless otherwisespecified. For more information, call 764-7480.

December 1/ An "Operation Clip and Save" class will be

held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will learnhow to save money by using coupons. To register,please call the Fleet and Family Support Center,Joint Base Charleston- Weapons Station, building755 at 843-764-7480.

December 3 - 7/ A Transition Assistance Program workshop

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By Staff Sgt. Shane Ellis315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The routine drive home on I-77 Nov. 16 was quickly replacedby a call to action for four 315th Airlift Wing Airmen who cameupon a multiple-car accident.

"I was driving by the scene when I noticed a body on the sideof the road and fire coming out of one of the vehicles," said Tech.Sgt. Jesse Heywood, 38th Aerial Port Squadron air transportationcraftsman. "Realizing the seriousness of the situation, I pulled offthe road, called 911 and requested immediate assistance.”

Heywood ran across the highway to the accident scene wherehe met up with Army Staff Sgt. Raymond Wray who was alreadyadministering first aid to one of the accident victims.

According to Heywood, the passenger who was ejected fromone of the vehicles suffered massive injures at the scene and therewas nothing he or anyone else could do for him. He turned hisfocus toward survivors and how he could best help them.

"I couldn't believe it when I looked up and saw a man tryingto remove items from the car that was on fire," said Heywood. "Iran up to the man who appeared distressed and requested that heget away from the vehicle immediately. It didn't take long beforethe entire car was engulfed in flames."

Heywood continued to provide assistance to distraught and shak-en family members until medical personnel arrived at the scene.

Tech. Sgt. Catherine Desilles and Senior Airman AlisonBowker, from the 38th APS, were traveling together when theyapproached the accident and noticed a man walking on the sideof the highway in an unsteady manner.

According to Desilles and Bowker, the man looked unstableand they were afraid he was going to stumble into moving traf-fic. The two Airmen stopped to give assistance to the man andsoon realized he was somehow involved in the accident and wasin shock. Desilles and Bowker moved him to a safe location andtreated him for shock.

Desilles and Bowker then turned their attention toward the

body of the ejected passenger and worked to secure the scene andprevent traffic from running over the victim's body.

Tech. Sgt. Mark Kijewski, 315th Aircraft MaintenanceSquadron jet mechanic, was the last 315th AW Airman to arriveat the scene. With no police or emergency service personnel onsite, Kijewski stepped into action.

"Traffic was moving slowly, and I set out sulfur flares to redi-rect traffic around the accident scene," said Kijewski. "After con-firming with the other Airmen at the scene that no other victimswere in need of assistance, I grabbed a blanket from my car andcovered the body of the boy ejected from his vehicle in an effortto shield him from onlookers passing by the scene."

Once medical personnel arrived, all four Airmen gaveassistance by staying with the body of the ejected victim in aneffort to provide dignity and respect to him pending the arrivalof the coroner.

According to the S.C. Highway Patrol, Ricky Deel, 34, ofBeaufort S.C., was charged with felony DUI at the scene.

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

6 Person SPA Crest Hottub/Spa. Blue with BrownCover. Exc. Cond. $800 OBO. Ken 843 870-7802

12” Thick Pillowtop mattress Set. Never opened,still in plastic. Must sell ASAP. Was $600, Sell $245.Call Keith, 843-375-5908.

46’ Sony Bravia LCD Digital HDTV, Full HD 1080pw/Motionflow 120Hz. refresh rate, like new, greatbuy at $499.00. Call 843-478-3620 for details.

KITCHEN CABINETSBeautiful. Never Installed.

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

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

843-696-5712

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

843-696-5212

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

Military: Want To Place A Free Ad? Go To www.CharlestonMilitary.com


SHOP EXTENDED HOURS THIS WEEKENDSat., Dec. 1 9 am – 10 pm

Sun., Dec. 2 11 am – 7 pm

Visit CitadelMall.net or ShopNorthwoodsMall.com for a complete list of early openings.

SAVE MORE WITH HOLIDAY COUPON OFFERSPick up your FREE Holiday Coupon Offers at the main

entrances or in the mall office and start saving today!

Store coupons will be available throughout the season

on our websites, so be sure to check before you head

out to see if your favorite store has an offer.

SANTA VISITS AND PHOTOSNOW THRU CHRISTMAS EVECapture the memory with professional photography.

Each child receives a free gift (while supplies last).

MONDAY – SATURDAY 10 AM – 9 PM

SUNDAY NOON – 6 PM

Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer:

MONDAY – SATURDAY 1 – 2 PM & 5 – 6 PM

SUNDAY 3 – 3:30 PM

EXPERIENCE

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I-526 and Sam Rittenberg Blvd.

843.766.8511

CitadelMall.net

I-26 & Ashley Phosphate at Rivers Ave.

843.797.3060

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