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CYAN-AOOO MAGENTA-OAOO YELLOW-OOAO BLACK 01/29/08 INSIDE Vol. 5, No. 24 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! Friday, June 20, 2014 Patriot Joint Base Charleston, S.C. See Joint Base Charleston on Facebook! - Follow Discussions, Connect With Your Base! TAKE FLIGHT Aviation camp students visit JB Charleston Page 3 SUMMER HEAT Heat flag can save lives Page 4 CAMERA’S EYE Combat Camera photos Page 7 WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE for Joint Base Charleston, SC Afternoon T-Storms (40% precip) High 96º Low 76º Scattered T-Storms (40% precip) High 96º Low 76º Scattered T-Storms (40% precip) High 93º Low 74º Friday, June 20 Saturday, June 21 Sunday, June 22 A Captain from the 14th Airlift Squadron greets his son, June 16, 2014, after returning home from Southwest Asia at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, the crews flew and supported 1,285 sorties, logged more than 3,000 combat flying hours and air-lifted more than 40 million pounds of cargo. U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman Welcome Home! By Senior Airman George Goslin 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Get a kit, make a plan, be prepared. That is the message the Emergency Management flight has been pushing out to Joint Base Charleston as hurricane season begins. "We are giving briefings to any members of the installation that wants information about hurricane preparedness, whether they are active duty, reservists, spouses or retirees," said Staff Sgt. Holly Whatley, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emer- gency management craftsman. "We have a lot of people in the area who have never been through a hurricane and aren't accustomed to that type of natural disaster, so we try to make sure everyone knows how to better pre- pare themselves for it." Emergency Management held town hall meetings on both the Air Base and Weapons Station to make sure every- one had the opportunity to get the information they needed. The briefings included recommendations for hurri- cane preparedness as well as education about the deadly storms in general. To be ready for hurricane season, Whatley recommends, at a mini- mum, starting with an emergency contact plan consisting of phone numbers for doctors, family mem- bers and even hotels for evacuation purposes. Create a family disaster plan dis- cussing what to do in the event of a disaster so your family knows exact- ly what to do just in case the entire family isn't together at the time the hurricane strikes. Finally, it's important to have a kit. You should have a kit for both your vehicle as well as your home and it should include: • Water, two gallons of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation • Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both • Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for person- al sanitation • Tools, including a wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers • Prescription medications and glasses • Infant formula and diapers • Pet food and extra water for your pet • Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a water- proof, portable container • Family emergency contact information • Cash or traveler's checks and change Hurricane season runs until Nov. 30, so it's not too late to get started now. The National Weather Service predicts there may be up to nine named storms this year, but it only takes one to do significant damage. For more information, visit the Joint Base Charleston web- site, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at www.scemd.org, or www.Ready.gov. JB Charleston Emergency Management ensures hurricane safety a top priority Staff Sgt. Nicholas Olson, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management craftsman, gives a briefing about hurricane preparedness at a town hall meeting, June 9, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston. The briefings were held at both the Naval Weapons Station and Air Base to ensure the widest dissemination of hurricane information. From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs More than 80 Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing's 14th Airlift Squadron returned home to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 16, 2014, having completed their latest deploy- ment to Southwest Asia. While deployed, the Airmen of the 14th AS served under the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron supporting over- seas contingency operations. "This was the last deployment to the 816th EAS that included both Joint Base Charleston and Lewis-McChord aircrews," said Col. Frederick Boehm, 437th Operations Group commander. "The 14th AS did a fantastic job during a critical time in the EAS. Right now McChord aircrews are manning the entire EAS across three locations. This allows for Charleston to have all four squadrons at home for the first time in several years." Previously, the return of one squadron coincided with the departure of another; however, a recent schedule change results in all four Charleston-based squadrons being home for a short period. The deployed crews flew and supported 1,285 sorties, logged more than 3,000 combat flying hours and airlifted more than 40 million pounds of cargo and more than 23,000 personnel throughout the region. "Our crews deploy to support our nation's objectives around the world and they do a fantastic job every time they go," said Boehm. "But, they can't do it without the support from home. Joint Base Charleston has a very good support structure to include squadrons, Key Spouses and Airman and Family Readiness, but it is the sacrifices of their fami- lies and friends that allow our Airmen to focus on their mis- sion. I want to send a big thank you to all the family mem- bers, friends and the Joint Base Charleston support team because we can't do it without them." 14th Airlift Squadron returns from deployment
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Transcript of 6-20-2014 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)
CYAN-AOOO MAGENTA-OAOO YELLOW-OOAO BLACK 01/29/08
INSIDE
Vol. 5, No. 24 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! Friday, June 20, 2014Patriot
Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
See Joint Base Charleston on Facebook! - Follow Discussions, Connect With Your Base!
TAKE FLIGHTAviation camp studentsvisit JB Charleston
Page 3
SUMMER HEATHeat flag cansave lives
Page 4
CAMERA’S EYECombat Camera
photosPage 7
WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATEfor Joint Base Charleston, SC
AfternoonT-Storms(40% precip)High 96ºLow 76º
ScatteredT-Storms(40% precip)High 96ºLow 76º
ScatteredT-Storms(40% precip)High 93ºLow 74º
Friday,June 20
Saturday,June 21
Sunday,June 22
A Captain from the 14th Airlift Squadron greets his son, June 16, 2014, after returning home from Southwest Asia at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Deployed to the 816th ExpeditionaryAirlift Squadron, the crews flew and supported 1,285 sorties, logged more than 3,000 combat flying hours and air-lifted more than 40 million pounds of cargo.
U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman
Welcome Home!
By Senior Airman George Goslin628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Get a kit, make a plan, be prepared. That is the message theEmergency Management flight has been pushing out to JointBase Charleston as hurricane season begins.
"We are giving briefings to any members of the installationthat wants information about hurricane preparedness, whetherthey are active duty, reservists, spouses or retirees," said StaffSgt. Holly Whatley, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emer-gency management craftsman. "We have a lot of people in thearea who have never been through a hurricane and aren't
accustomed to that type of naturaldisaster, so we try to make sureeveryone knows how to better pre-pare themselves for it."
Emergency Management held townhall meetings on both the Air Base andWeapons Station to make sure every-one had the opportunity to get theinformation they needed. The briefingsincluded recommendations for hurri-cane preparedness as well as educationabout the deadly storms in general.
To be ready for hurricane season,Whatley recommends, at a mini-mum, starting with an emergencycontact plan consisting of phonenumbers for doctors, family mem-bers and even hotels for evacuationpurposes.
Create a family disaster plan dis-cussing what to do in the event of adisaster so your family knows exact-ly what to do just in case the entirefamily isn't together at the time thehurricane strikes.
Finally, it's important to have a kit. You should have a kit forboth your vehicle as well as your home and it should include:
• Water, two gallons of water per person per day for at leastthree days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA
Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both• Flashlight and extra batteries• First aid kit• Whistle to signal for help• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for person-
al sanitation• Tools, including a wrench or pliers to turn off utilities• Manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)• Local maps• Cell phone with chargers• Prescription medications and glasses• Infant formula and diapers• Pet food and extra water for your pet• Important family documents such as copies of insurance
policies, identification and bank account records in a water-proof, portable container
• Family emergency contact information• Cash or traveler's checks and changeHurricane season runs until Nov. 30, so it's not too late to
get started now. The National Weather Service predicts theremay be up to nine named storms this year, but it only takesone to do significant damage.
For more information, visit the Joint Base Charleston web-site, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division atwww.scemd.org, or www.Ready.gov.
JB Charleston Emergency Managementensures hurricane safety a top priority
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Olson, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency managementcraftsman, gives a briefing about hurricane preparedness at a town hall meeting, June9, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston. The briefings were held at both the Naval WeaponsStation and Air Base to ensure the widest dissemination of hurricane information.
From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
More than 80 Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing's 14thAirlift Squadron returned home to Joint Base Charleston,S.C., June 16, 2014, having completed their latest deploy-ment to Southwest Asia.
While deployed, the Airmen of the 14th AS served underthe 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron supporting over-seas contingency operations.
"This was the last deployment to the 816th EAS thatincluded both Joint Base Charleston and Lewis-McChordaircrews," said Col. Frederick Boehm, 437th Operations
Group commander. "The 14th AS did a fantastic job duringa critical time in the EAS. Right now McChord aircrews aremanning the entire EAS across three locations. This allowsfor Charleston to have all four squadrons at home for thefirst time in several years."
Previously, the return of one squadron coincided with thedeparture of another; however, a recent schedule changeresults in all four Charleston-based squadrons being homefor a short period.
The deployed crews flew and supported 1,285 sorties,logged more than 3,000 combat flying hours and airliftedmore than 40 million pounds of cargo and more than 23,000
personnel throughout the region."Our crews deploy to support our nation's objectives
around the world and they do a fantastic job every time theygo," said Boehm. "But, they can't do it without the supportfrom home. Joint Base Charleston has a very good supportstructure to include squadrons, Key Spouses and Airmanand Family Readiness, but it is the sacrifices of their fami-lies and friends that allow our Airmen to focus on their mis-sion. I want to send a big thank you to all the family mem-bers, friends and the Joint Base Charleston support teambecause we can't do it without them."
14th Airlift Squadron returns from deployment
By Master Sgt. Matthew Ancell373 TRS/Detachment 5 assistant first sergeant
A few years ago, I was staring at my computer screen and contemplatingvolunteering for a special duty assignment. My supervisors and mentorshad recommended that I take a chance, try something completely new andstep outside my comfort zone. Feeling apprehensive, I read the advertise-ment for an instructor position one last time before clicking the button.
Serving in any special duty is more than what you see in the duty titleand job description. Sure, I knew what an instructor was, but I had noclue what an instructor did on a day-to-day basis. It turns out I would belearning more than teaching skills during this assignment; I would also belearning how to lead leaders. These lessons were not obvious at first, butthe intangible benefits of a special duty assignment are just as importantas the tangible ones.
Tangible benefits are easy to pick out. They are typically measureableand include such things as location, breadth of experience, change of paceand a predictable schedule. Personally, I wanted to teach and have time to
complete my off-duty education while spending time with my family. I alsofound that public speaking became more comfortable, my writing skillsimproved and the number of personnel I'm responsible for leading grew.
The intangible benefits are just as numerous, but harder to see. Theseare things like professionalism, selflessness and subject matter expertise.As an instructor, professionalism is of the upmost importance. This adher-ence to values and ethics promotes a more effective work atmosphere andleadership approach. Selflessness is inherently learned when leading aclass. Students are our focus, even if we have to work additional hours toensure that each member in the class successfully accomplishes an objec-tive. Finally, teaching requires an extraordinary amount of subject matterexpertise. Having that level of proficiency is beneficial anytime, fromwork performance to promotion testing.
I encourage anyone who is considering a special duty assignment toseek out a mentor in that field. Ask them what the tangible and intangiblebenefits were for them, and you may find out that you'll gain much moreexperience than you expected.
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By Col. Scott Sauter315th Airlift Wing commander
As an Airman and a senior leader in the AirForce Reserve, I've seen firsthand the devastatingimpacts of sexual assault on an Air Force organi-zation. Regardless of your unit or military status,active or reserve, no one is immune to theseimpacts nor absolved of their responsibility tocombat the instances of sexual assault that contin-ue to threaten our service. These actions areheinous crimes and are still prevalent in our mili-tary today. And the solution is a challenge for ourTotal Force - all of us, regardless of rank or serv-ice affiliation; active duty, reserve, civilian, con-tractor or dependent, have a moral responsibilityto stop these offenses.
We all play a key role as individuals; but moreimportantly, as a team, to eliminate sexual assaultfrom our Air Force. These roles and responsibilitiesshould not be taken lightly. In fact, this very issue
calls for bold leadership and increasedsituational awareness that empowersand encourages others to action.
Start by understanding that SAPR ismore than just another important AirForce acronym ... SAPR means"Sexual Assault Prevention andResponse." Sometimes relying on anacronym desensitizes us from itsmeaning. Saying "Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response" out loudreminds us of our individual and teamresponsibilities to this program -- inother words, understanding the fullspectrum of offenses that comprise sexual assault;the full set of tools and actions required forPrevention; and all resources available (Restrictedor Unrestricted) for Response if these offensesoccur. And, our ability to combat and eliminateinstances of sexual assault requires that everyoneunderstands the vital role they play.
But, taking a stand against sexualassaults is more than a simple verbalcommitment to do better. It requires,and even demands, real action on ourpart. Believe me, this will not alwaysbe easy - taking action means coura-geously confronting even our peersand friends head on when we identifyinappropriate behavior or commentaryboth in and out of the workplace.While inaction, on the contrary, leavesthese damaging acts unchecked andcan allow them to continue -- thishurts our Air Force and its members.
Until we take deliberate steps as a team tochange this culture into one where dignity andtrust are our foundation, we will never reach ourfull potential. So I ask today, that each one of youmake a commitment, to "Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response," to take real action andconfront this issue head on.
SAPR: more than an Air Force acronym
Col. Scott Sauter
By Lt. Col. Matt Leard437th Operations Support Squadron commander and recently the 816thExpeditionary Airlift Squadron commander
Whether simple distance markers on a long road trip, events along ourcareer path or significant operational accomplishments, I've always foundmilestones particularly useful. Milestones help gauge the progress we haveachieved, while potentially indicating the distance that remains. This weekJoint Base Charleston achieved a historical milestone.
Last Sunday, June 15, the 14th Airlift Squadron landed back in Charlestonfrom its deployment, and for the first time in nearly a decade all of JointBase Charleston's airlift squadrons were home at the same time. This marksa significant milestone along a journey that began shortly after the attacks on9/11, and ending sometime in the future, after we fly our last combat missionin Afghanistan.
Putting this milestone in perspective requires a review of the journey todate. Since late 2001, Charleston tail flashes and crews have operated non-stop in the skies and frontlines of Afghanistan. As the size of the operationsgrew, the insatiable appetite for the C-17's unique capabilities exploded. In2006, a group of Charleston and McChord squadron commanders cametogether and created a new deployment model known as the TwoExpeditionary Airlift Squadron concept. This construct required the forwarddeployment of two C-17 squadron's worth of capability, more than enough toquench the appetite for combat airlift. The Two EAS construct, and Joint
Base Charleston's airlift squadrons, successfully supported the largest ofdemands, including the Iraq surge of 2007, the Afghanistan surge of 2010and the subsequent drawdown of both operations. While there have beenincremental changes over the years, a JB Charleston airlift squadron hasbeen continuously deployed supporting the two EAS construct ... untill now.
For the thousands of crew members that have spent the last decade oftheir lives operating within this system, and the families that have alwaysfaithfully gathered to welcome them home, enjoy this milestone. It marks theend of a model that sustained two major operations at their peaks and meansfor this brief period of time the 437th Operations Group is whole once again.
Milestones are also occasions to consider the journey still to come. As weenjoy this historical homecoming, we shouldn't be fooled into thinking thepace of operations or our tasking levels will wane. Though no longer contin-uously deployed, we remain a strategic asset capable of conducting opera-tions anywhere in the world. Our crews will continue to support the currenttimeline for the withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan, whileremaining the nation's 9-1-1 reaction force. Indeed, as I type this commen-tary our crews are eagerly preparing to support a number of emerging con-tingencies. Quite simply, the capability we provide will remain an incrediblysought after and valuable commodity.
Like the hundreds of campaigns that came before, this one too will end.We should absolutely celebrate this Joint Base Charleston milestone for thedecade of hard work and progress it represents. However, this is not anopportunity to rest ... for many more milestones lie ahead.
Another milestone reached ... many more to come!
By Capt. Shawn Cox373 TRS/Detachment 5 commander
As I write this article, I've had time to reflecton the many students that have come through ourtraining detachment. Since this same time lastyear we have trained more than 677 active,Reserve, Guard and international maintenancetechnicians. Everyday our students come throughour school house with a positive attitude andeager to learn. Whether brand new, non-priorservice Airmen starting to learn their craft, or sea-soned technicians learning advanced maintenanceskills, they all have one question in common: howcan I be successful?
In an attempt to answer this question I turnedto Forbes.com, "14 Things Every SuccessfulPerson Has In Common." In this article, morethan 1,200 successful CEOs, politicians andcelebrities were interviewed and a list of commontraits was compiled.
Here are a few: They do more than what's asked of them. They
view their job descriptions as just the beginning ofwhat they can do with their job. After they've com-pleted their mandatory tasks, they will always askto take on more projects that challenge them. Theyare even willing to take on the tedious work no oneelse wants to do in order to be a team player.
They know they make their own luck. Luck is
derived from hard work over time and positioningyourself for success. You won't randomly getlucky and successful people know that. They willdo at least one thing every single day to put them-selves in a better position to get lucky and thenuse that luck to grow.
They are more excited about the journey thanthe payout Successful people ignore get rich quickschemes. They are more focused on building sus-tainable careers through hard work, risk takingand creativity. They enjoy the journey despite theobstacles because they are doing something thathas meaning in their lives.
Regardless of your where you are at in yourcareer my advice is, have fun!
How others find the keys to success
From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
The Air Force Anniversary Ball is a time to celebrate the birth and tradi-tions of the Air Force, allowing Airmen and civic leaders to come togetherin a spirit of camaraderie to celebrate our rich history.
All members of Joint Base Charleston are asked to mark their calendarsand save the date for the 2014 Air Force Anniversary Ball scheduled forSaturday, Sept. 6.
We will celebrate 67 years of Air Force tradition and heritage with ourtheme: Powered by Airmen Fueled by Innovation. The social hour willbegin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. at the Charleston Area ConventionCenter.
Ticket prices are as follows: E7/G-9/O3 and above - $45E5 to E6/GS-5 to GS-8/O1 to O2 - $35E1 to E4/GS-1 to GS-4 - $20Ticket prices for retirees will be based upon the grade they retired at. Members who purchase their tickets before July 31 will receive an "early
bird special" and will receive $5 off the posted ticket price.Tickets will be available through ticket representatives in each squadron
beginning June 23. Event attire is mess dress for officers, mess dress orsemi-formal for enlisted personnel and formal for civilians.
For more information on ticket sales please contact Tech. Sgt. ThomasMahurin at 963-5223.
Save the date for the Air Force Anniversary Ball
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'Take Flight!' visits Joint Base Charleston
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Forty students from the Take Flight! Aviation Camp visited Joint Base CharlestonJune 12, 2014.
The two-day visit showcased a multitude of aviation career fields for the students. "This camp is held to get young people interested in aviation careers and show
them what's available to them here in the low country," said retired Lt. Col. RobertHughes, an original Tuskegee Airman. "This event went so well they hope to be ableto do it again next year."
The students began their tour at the Boeing factory adjacent to Joint BaseCharleston, where they visited the facilities and listened to presentations fromBoeing representatives.
On JB Charleston students toured a C-17 Globemaster III and participated in anopen question and answer forum with Hughes. The forum was hosted by Col.Dennis Dabney, 437th Maintenance Group commander.
"I'm standing on the shoulders of giants. If it wasn't for this man (Hughes) and theexpertise he brought to the Tuskegee Airmen experience, I certainly wouldn't bewhere I am today," Dabney said.
"The visit introduced the students to potential careers in aviation as well asemphasizing the importance of education and pursuing goals," said Maj. JoshuaPugliese, 437th Operations Group deputy director. "Additionally, the students wereable to interact with several group commanders and squadron members who spenttime mentoring and talking with the students."
Retired Lt. Col. Robert Hughes, an original Tuskegee Airman instructor, speaks to a crowd of studentsand service members June 12, 2014, at the Base Theater on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Hughes toldstories of his past to students from the Take Flight! Aviation Camp where they learned the history of theTuskegee Airmen.
Senior Airman Janisa Reeves, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains to a stu-dent how voice communication works on a C-17 Globemaster III, June 12, 2014, atJoint Base Charleston, S.C. Students from the Take Flight! Aviation Camp got aninside look at one of JB Charleston’s C-17’s and also got to hear stories fromretired Lt. Col. Robert Hughes, an original Tuskegee Airman.
To see the Airlift Dispatch online ordownload a PDF of the paper, please
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Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants onJB Charleston generated $456,629.26 last year for Air Forcequality-of-life programs.
During the past 10 years, the Exchange has provided morethan $2.4 billion in dividends to military programs includingthe Outdoor Recreation Center, Star Lifter Lanes andWrenwoods Golf Course.
"Roughly two-thirds of Exchange earnings are paid to the serv-ices' morale, welfare and recreation programs, while the other thirdis used to build new stores or renovate facilities," said MaryAnderson-Taylor, JB Charleston Exchange assistant store manager.
The Exchange's mission of providing quality goods andservices at competitively low prices while generating earningsto support quality-of-life efforts means that the Exchange ben-efit is more than finding a good price on merchandise. Thisstructure ensures that shoppers who take advantage of theirbenefit at the JB Charleston Exchange or online at www.shop-myexchange.com are working to improve their communities.
"When customers shop and dine at the Exchange, they areinvesting in their own community, making it a better place tolive and work," Anderson-Taylor said. "100 percent ofExchange earnings serve Airmen and their families."
Shopping the Joint Base CharlestonExchange pays dividends
The Patriot • June 20, 20144 JB CHS NEWS
From 628th Staff Judge Advocate
628th Communications SquadronA senior airman was tried by a Summary Court-Martial May 20,
2014, for violating Article 112a, of the UCMJ. The member wascharged with one specification of wrongful use of methampheta-mine. A summary court-martial officer found the member guilty ofthe charge and sentenced the member to hard labor without confine-ment for 30 days, forfeiture of two thirds pay per month for onemonth, reduction to E-1 and a reprimand. The now-Airman Basicwill face administrative discharge as a result of his wrongful druguse.
Nonjudicial PunishmentAn airman basic received nonjudicial punishment for a violation
of Article 112a, wrongful use of marijuana. Punishment imposedconsisted of forfeiture of $765 pay (suspended), seven days extraduty (suspended) and a reprimand.
Administrative Discharges437th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronA senior airman was brought before an Administrative Discharge
Board for Drug Abuse May 29, 2014. The member’s commanderrecommended he be discharged with an Under Other than HonorableConditions characterization for his wrongful possession and use ofcocaine. The board determined that a basis for discharge existed, thatthe member should be discharged, and that his service be character-ized as Under Other than Honorable Conditions.
437th Aerial Port SquadronOn May 8,2014, an airman first class was administratively dis-
charged with an Honorable service characterization for failure toprogress in the performance of his primary duties.
437th Operations Support SquadronOn May 9, 2014, an airman was administratively discharged with
a General service characterization for drug abuse.
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By Airman 1st Class Brandon Lane628th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering technician
It's summertime, which means things are heating up! Heat related illness is a very serious issue in Charleston.
Anyone who works in a hot environment is at risk of heatstress. Heat stress symptoms can include dry skin, dizziness,nausea, fatigue and increased body temperature. You shouldalways keep an eye out for these symptoms in your wingmenas well as yourself and be mindful of heat stress conditions.The flag conditions, and heat categories are there to helpenhance awareness of potentially dangerous weather likely tocause heat stress, as well as provide basic guidance on workrest cycles and fluid consumption.
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conditions for Joint Base Charleston and dictates the appropri-ate flag condition/heat category. A heat stress assessmentcombines four components: air temperature, humidity, airspeed and radiant heat. The results of these measurements areused to determine one of the following flag conditions (heatstress categories): White (1), Green (2), Yellow (3), Red (4),and Black (5). It is important for you to consult the recom-mended work/rest cycles and water intake amounts as listedon Page 216 of the Airman's Manual, as they are determinedbased on these conditions.
You can also find these tables and other helpful info athttp://www.charleston.af.mil/, in the right column, under "HotWeather Safety Info."
You should schedule outside work/exercise before or after thehottest times of the day. Wear loose fitting clothes and sunblock
when working outside; stay out of the sun as much as possibleand use fans to create air movement whenever available.
Special attention must be taken if you are wearing chemicalprotective suits and/or other PPE suits, such as fire-fightersdonning silver heat-resistant clothing. These suits can addabout 10 or 15 degrees to the outside heat and can stress abody beyond its limits. Also, becoming acclimatized is veryimportant if you are new to an area with a hot climate. You canbecome acclimatized through a schedule of increasing expo-sure over the course of 10 to 14 days.
During the week, Heat Stress conditions can be found eas-ily by calling 963-0007, for Bio's "Heat Stress Hotline", or onour Twitter heat stress page, @JBChasHeatStres. On theweekends, it is best to contact the Command Post 963-8400 tofind these readings.
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Col. Miller bids farewell to437th AW with fini flight
An Airman assists Austin Miller, Col. Al Miller’s son, as he marshallsthe aircraft his father flew for his final flight as the 437th Airlift Wingvice commander May 16, 2014, on the flightline at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.
Col. Al Miller, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, gets sprayed by hisson, Austin and daughter Lindsay, after finishing his final flight as
the 437th Airlift Wing vice commander May 16, 2014, on the flightlineat Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The final or "fini flight," is an aviationtradition in which aircrew members are met by their unit comrades,
family and friends and then soaked with water.
U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien
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JB Charleston holds Disease Containment ExerciseSeamanRecruitMarcus
Walker, a roleplayer fromthe Naval
Nuclear PowerTraining Unit,waits to be
evaluated by a member of the628th MedicalGroup duringthe DiseaseContainmentExercise June
4, 2014, atJoint BaseCharleston,
S.C. Personnelfrom the 437th
Airlift Wingand the 628thAir Base Wing,
along withNaval NuclearPower Training
CommandSailors and
approximately85 volunteersparticipated inthe exercise.
An exercise evaluation team member leads a group of 25 Sailors to be evaluated by 628thMedical Group personnel during the Disease Containment Exercise June 4, 2014, at JointBase Charleston, S.C.
Chief MasterSergeant MarkBronson, 628th Air Base Wingcommand chief,participates in theDiseaseContainmentExercise by check-ing in with a 628thSecurity ForcesSquadron memberbefore being med-ically evaluated bya member of the628th MedicalGroup to deter-mine if he hadbeen infectedJune 4, 2014,at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.
Seaman Recruit Marcus Walker, a role player from Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, is eval-uated by a member of the 628th Medical Group during the Disease Containment ExerciseJune 4, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
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commander, speaks toCarmen Mikolajcik-Miles,wife of the late Brig. Gen.Thomas Mikolajcik, beforethe Run the Runway 5K,June 14, 2014, at JointBase Charleston, S.C. The event fostered relationships with members of the
surrounding community,while honoring Brig. Gen.
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during the Run theRunway 5K, June
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Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, fires a starting pistol to begin theRun the Runway 5K, June 14, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman George Goslin
JB Charleston hosts runners, honors Brig. Gen. Mikolajcik
From Defense Commissary Agency Public Affairs
FORT LEE, VA. – No matter the occasion, CommissaryGift Cards are always available to help family members,friends and organizations give the gift of groceries.
"Our gift cards are versatile," said Randy Chandler,Defense Commissary Agency's sales director. "They can helpa young family in need, offer wholesome eating options to ayoung service member or make a terrific prize for organiza-tions holding a contest."
The cards, which come in dominations of $25 and $50, canbe purchased by anyone at any commissary worldwide or
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• Commissary Gift Cards can be shipped anywhere in theUnited States. Outside the United States, gift cards can beshipped to APO, FPO or DPO addresses.
• For customer service questions, call the toll-free phonenumber, 877-988-4438, which also allows the user to checkthe card balance.
To date, the commissaries have sold almost 440,000 giftcards.
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Ensign JenniferOblinger, NavalNuclear PowerTraining Commandinstructor, finishesas the first placefemale during theRun the Runway5K, June 14, 2014,at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.
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Colonial re-enactment: Above and below, actors perform a Colonial re-enactment at Old FortDorchester in Summerville, S.C., May 3, 2014.
CV-22: A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron,flies over the Emerald Coast, May 2, 2014, in route to Hurlburt Field, Fla., as partof Operation Emerald Warrior. Emerald Warrior is an annual, joint exercise totrain special operations, conventional and partner nation forces in combat sce-narios and to hone special operations air and ground combat skills. It is theDepartment of Defense's only irregular warfare exercise.
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Jasmonet Jackson
Global Reach. Global Images.Whenever there is a crisis involving America's military, the highly skilled professional men and women of 1st
Combat Camera Squadron are on the scene acquiring the imagery necessary to support the mission and tell the story.Joint Base Charleston is proud to offer our Combat Camera Corner section of the Patriot as well as at our website,
located at www.charleston.af.mil, where you will be able to view more photography highlighting the work ofCharleston’s 1st Combat Camera Squadon.
US Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Corey Hook
U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Kenneth W. Norman
560th RED HORSE exercise: Airmen from the 560th Rapid Expeditionary Deployable Heavy OperationalRepair Squadron Engineers unload gear during a field training exercise Apr. 10, 2014, at North AuxiliaryField, S.C. The squadron's mission during the exercise is to install bare base assets and conduct heavyrepair to enable follow-on C-17 operations within 72 hours at a simulated Forward Operating Base.
U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Kenneth W. Norman
560th RED HORSE exercise: Senior Airman Leigh Sullivan, 560th Rapid ExpeditionaryDeployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers structures journeyman, providessecurity in a simulated chemical environment during a field training exercise April 12, 2014,at North Auxiliary Field, S.C.
U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Corey Hook
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560th RED HORSE exercise: The 560th RapidExpeditionary DeployableHeavy Operational RepairSquadron Engineers’ mission during a fieldtraining exercise Apr. 11,2014, at North AuxiliaryField, S.C. is to installbare base assets and conduct heavy repair toenable follow-on C-17Globemaster operations within 72 hours at a simulatedForward Operating Base.
By Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Seifert841st Transportation Battalion deputy commander
The 841st Transportation Battalion continues to set the bar high after completing severalmajor evolutions.
This past May, 841st TB personnel safely and successfully completed two APS-3 missions;the USNS Pomeroy upload (1294 pieces of cargo), was fol-lowed by the USNS Watkins download (1456 pieces of cargo).Additionally, the Watkins was the platform used for the real-time mission in coordination with U.S. TransportationCommand for the Joint Task Force - Port Opening exercise,"Steel Gator" in Charleston, S.C.
During the APS-3 mission, the 841st TB sent itsDeployment and Distribution Support Team to the NationalTraining Center at Fort. Irwin, Calif., from May 28 throughJune 10, providing surface redeployment and distribution sup-port to the 2-25 Stryker Brigade Combat Team and 25thCombat Aviation Brigade. The team supported the onwardmovement and reintegration of equipment to SchofieldBarracks and Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, through theports of Long Beach, Oakland and San Diego.
Lieutenant Commander Brian Memoli, 841st TB com-mander, said, "The Soldiers and civilians from the 833rd and842nd provided outstanding support, and due to the strongsupport from the 597th BDE, we were absolutely prepared forthese large, labor-intensive missions."
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Master Chief Petty OfficerBetty Watson, Naval HealthClinic Charleston com-mand master chief, andHospital Corpsman LaurenKnouse, also from NHCC,cut a cake celebrating the116th birthday of the NavyHospital Corpsman ratingduring NHCC's HospitalCorps Ball June 14, 2014 atthe Storm PointConference Center onJoint Base Charleston.
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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 797-7480.
June 23-27/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (TGPS), June 23-27, 2014,
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also known as TAP, this is a five day,Monday – Friday, program designed to prepare military members fortransition to civilian life. Spouses are welcomed to attend all ses-sions on a space available basis. This is a congressionally mandatedworkshop that includes: Military Occupational Code (MOC)Crosswalk, Department of Labor Employment Workshop, andVeterans Affairs Briefings.
June 27/ Commander Maria Ziemba, from SPAWAR Systems Center
Atlantic, will be the guest speaker at the Women in Defense PalmettoChapter monthly luncheon June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For
more information contact WID's Meetings/Events Chair [email protected] or visit www.widpalmettochapter.org.
July 1-29/ A Spouse Introduction To Joint Base Charleston will be held July 1,
8, 15, 22 & 29, from 10-10:30 a.m. Introduction to JB Charleston fornewly-arrived spouses. To register, please call the Fleet & Family SupportCenter, Joint Base Charleston-WS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480.
July 1 & 18/ Basic Resume Writing will be taught July 1 and 18, from 9 to
10:30 a.m. Attendees will receive different types of resumeformats/samples and a resume draft worksheet, action verbs, etc.Also, you will receive guidance on content, format, and grammar/punctuation as you develop your first resume.
Notices/ VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees
receive information on disability benefits and medical recordsreview. To register, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center,Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480.
/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culmi-nating activity to verify service members have met their CareerReadiness Standards (CRS), as identified on the Service MemberCareer Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist,DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will beused by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’sdesignee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule yourCapstone appointment, please call the Fleet & Family SupportCenter, Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480.
/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Departmentof Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisors are available to assist all service-members, veterans, and family members who may have questions aboutVA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments areavailable in one hour blocks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Thursday,and walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base office is located in building503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224. The Weapons Station office
is located in building 708 and the number is 794-4304./ ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a class
for parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30a.m.. The discussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to haveyour child assessed, and understanding other difficulties that co-occur with ADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat everymonth, so you can jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools.The classes are taught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologistwith an extensive history in ADHD and behavior challenges in chil-dren. This service is free to enrolled patients at Naval Health ClinicCharleston. To register for the class, contact Capt. Carter at NavalHealth Clinic Charleston, (843) 794-6895.
/ New Year, New Resume! - Military Saves, a component of thenonprofit America Saves and a part-ner in the Department of Defense’sFinancial Readiness Campaign, that seeks to motivate, support, and en-courage military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.The research-based cam-paign uses the principles of behavior econom-ics and social marketing to change behavior. Military Saves encouragesall service members, their families, and civilian employees to take theMilitary Saves pledge. Joint Base Charleston’s Fleet & Family SupportCenter and Airman & Family Readiness Center will promote theMilitary Saves Campaign 24 February 24 through March 1, 2014.
/ The Scrap Metal Yard at Joint Base Charleston - WeaponsStation is relocating to the East Side Core Area behind building 2332and the water tower. Operations will begin Dec. 17, 2013. The ScrapMetal Yard will have new operating hours and days: 8 to 10 a.m. onTuesdays and Thursdays. Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Stationpersonnel will be able to bring their scrap metals, no wood or trash, tothe new facility during these days and times. Scrap should be 80 per-cent metal in order to be recycled as scrap metal. The scrap metal yardcan be opened for special request (units getting new furniture, baseclean up days, etc.) by calling 640-4197, 794-4240, or 963-1456. Ifyou have any questions, contact Alan Moyer at 963-1456.
/ Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family SupportCenter offers assistance to transferring service members and theirfamilies by providing information on their next assignment via
Notices/ Passenger Terminal Hours of Operation - The Joint Base
Charleston – Air Base Passenger Terminal will be closed from 11:30p.m. to 5:30 a.m. However, the terminal will remain open and oper-ational for departing roll calls as well as for aircraft arriving fromoff-station locations. For any questions, please call the PassengerService Center at (843)963-3048 or (843) 963-3083. Additionallythe terminal's flight information recording can be reached at(843)963-3082 and find all flight information can be found onFacebook by searching Joint Base Charleston Passenger Terminaland "liking" their page.
/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Department ofVeterans Affairs Benefits Advisors are available to assist all service-members, veterans, and family members who may have questions aboutVA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments areavailable in one hour blocks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Thursday,and walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base office is located in building503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224. The Weapons Station officeis located in building 708 and the number is 794-4304.
EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness
Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information,or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.
June 20/ A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt fromthe TAP GPS Workshop, you will need this. Open to all Active Duty.
June 25/ A “Troops to Teachers” class will be held from 9:00 to 10:30
a.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans andtheir spouses transition into a new teaching career.
/ A “PCS: Moving Made Easy” workshop will be held from 9:30to 11:00 a.m. Learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly.
June 26/ A class, “Unleash the Power of a Budget,” will be held from
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financialindependence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budgetof your own. Couples are highly encouraged to attend.
/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided forSeparatees and Retirees from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…perPublic Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring servicemembers can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior toDOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation coun-seling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the processto making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/coun-seling is required prior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop.
June 27/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medicalrecords) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This lettermust be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday work-shop that you plan to attend.
July 1/ A “My New Space” class will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30
a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals mov-ing out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.
July 4/ The JB Charleston Air Base Commissary will be open on
Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2014 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.Business will be as usual on Saturday, July 5, 2014.
July 8 / An “Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses”
workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn aboutFREE available resources and services such as employment,resumes, the local job market, scholarships and more!
July 9/ A “What’s Your Retirement Plan?” workshop will be held from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gain insight for financial planning includingthe TSP as a means to supplement retirement.
July 10/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided
for Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. DID YOUKNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retire-ment, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counsel-ing up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service membercan receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS.This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” toleave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior toattending the TAP GPS Workshop.
/ A “Slaying the Debt Dragon” workshop will be held from 8a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tired of being in debt? Explore debt’s history,what undermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out ofdebt! Couples are highly encouraged to attend.
July 11/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medicalrecords) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This lettermust be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday work-shop that you plan to attend.
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By Senior Airman Yash Rojas28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. –Ellsworth Airmen partnered with several U.S. Navyminemen June 2 through 7 during a joint trainingmission to exercise the B-1B Lancer's capabilitiesin deploying Navy mines.
The 28th Munitions Squadron members teamedup with Sailors from Naval Munitions CommandSeal Beach for the first time to assist in building,loading and deploying Mk-62 and Mk-65 QuickStrike mines.
"It was definitely a good experience," said StaffSgt. Raymond Elmendorf, 28th MUNS convention-al maintenance crew chief and munitions inspector."I had never worked with the Navy before ... but itwas good to build that camaraderie. When we wereout there building [mines], it wasn't really just AirForce [and] Navy ... [it was much more] of a team."
The Sailors primarily focused on the building ofMk-62s and Mk-65s, while the Airmen fromEllsworth concentrated more on loading the minesinto the aircraft.
"Working with the Air Force wasn't all that dif-ferent for us, especially since we do this all thetime," said U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st ClassJeremy Frick, NMC Seal Beach mineman . "We
worked really well with the Airmen who took partin this build. They made it easy for us to build, loadand wait for deployment of our mines."
While the Air Force does not routinely buildNavy munitions, Ellsworth demonstrated it pos-sesses the capabilities and the personnel to deployNavy mines.
"If we had the technical guidance, we could def-initely build it too," said Elmendorf.
The experience was beneficial to all Airmeninvolved, said Elmendorf, who added this kind oftraining had not been performed for several years.Unique training opportunities give everyone achance to build upon skills and become familiarwith different munitions.
The multi-mission B-1B is the backbone ofAmerica's long-range bomber force, carrying thelargest payload of both guided and unguidedweapons in the Air Force inventory, includingNaval mines. It can rapidly deliver massive quanti-ties of precision and non-precision weapons againstany adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time.
"If we are called upon to work alongside Airmento, we'll be ready," said Frink. "You don't want tohave to be in a situation where you have to deploymines, but if the threat is there, you want to knowyou and everyone you are working with knowswhat they're doing."
Local Mineman takes part in B-1B exercise
Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Bentley, Naval Munitions Command Charlestonmineman, adjusts the fin assembly on an Mk-62 Quickstrike mine at Ellsworth AirForce Base, S.D. June 2, 2014. The B-1B Lancer pilots dropped the mines at analtitude of about 1,000 feet while moving at more than 500 kilometers an hour aspart of a joint exercise with Ellsworth Airmen designed to enhance air and seacapabilities.
U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Anania Tekurio
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