By Senior Airman Dennis SloanJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Anyone trying to gain access to military installations,including Joint Base Charleston, will now be automaticallyscreened against the Federal Bureau of Investigation's crimi-nal database and pulled aside if the system shows an arrest,felony or outstanding warrant. The new Defense Department tool is part of a larger, gov-

ernment-wide effort to continuously vet people with access tosecure facilities. This linkage had been in the works for sever-

al years, but took on renewed urgency after the Sept. 16, 2013,Washington Navy Yard shooting. The gunman entered secureareas using a valid ID card, despite having an arrest recordand a history of other infractions. "The concept and development of this system began in

2011, but was not implemented here until April of this year,"said Robert Trout, 628th Security Forces Squadron chief ofplans and programs. Identification smartcards issued to troops, veterans, rela-

tives and other individuals permitted to enter military baseshave long been checked against a DOD database before

access is granted, but an instant FBI NCIC check has neverbeen part of the process. "It only takes milliseconds to perform this NCIC check, so

the ID check process is not slowed and provides better secu-rity which is a win win," said Trout. The system provides an access recommendation based on

information provided from DEERS, NCIC, other Air Forceand sister service installations such as. Information includesWants and Warrants, Barred, Invalid ID, Expired ID andabsent without leave. "The program has already made an impact here at JB

Charleston," said Trout. "Severalwanted personnel have been identi-fied, detained and taken to jail bylocal authorities using this system."

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U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis SloanAirman 1st Class Bradley Jones, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects a pair of night vision goggles used by C-17A Globemaster III aircrewSep. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Jones checks the NVG’s for any damaged parts and ensures they work properly. See more photos, Page 6.

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The Naval Support Activity Charleston Associationis proud to announce the date for this year’s U.S. NavyBirthday Ball.Celebrate the Navy’s 239th birthday at the annual U.S.

Navy Birthday Ball Oct. 10, 2014, at the Marriott, 170Lockwood Blvd. in Charleston.Ticket prices are as follows:O4 and above - $45E7 – O3 and civilians - $35E6 and below - $25Military Retirees – Retired pay gradeThe uniform for the event is Dinner Dress White

Jacket for O4 and above, Dinner Dress White for O3 andbelow and Dinner Dress White Jacket optional for O3and below. Civilian attire is formal and no covers orglovesSocial hour and reception begins at 6 p.m., with dinner

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Story and photo by Staff Sgt. William A. O'BrienJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Joint Base Charleston Airman and Family Readinessand Fleet and Family Support Centers are resources avail-able on the installation for service members and their fami-lies to receive the tools, training and guidance they need tonavigate the unique challenges of military service.

Both facilities provide programs to service members fromall military branches including active duty, National Guardand Reserves, along with their families and retirees. Theyalso offer office hours at the Naval Nuclear Power TrainingCommand’s Rickover Center to make it easier for Sailorsattending school to utilize their services. “We prepare people to approach life’s challenges in a pos-

itive way by being proactive,” said Elsa Summers, A&FRCdirector. "The staffs of both family centers are available toassist military members and their families during everyphase of their military career."From the moment a service member arrives at their first

duty station until long after they retire, the A&FRC andFFSC have classes suited to fit their needs, as well as theirfamilies. These classes include spouse introduction events,basic resume writing, pre-separation counseling, benefitsworkshops and much more. “When you first arrive at a base you may not have any

furniture yet or know the base and local area,” said AnnaFlowers, FFSC director. “We’re able to help make connec-tions with resources in the community. When service mem-bers get married, frequently military life is very foreign totheir new spouse. We’re here to help them acclimate to that.We also offer programs to keep them connected duringdeployments through the Key Spouses Program and theOmbudsman Program.”The A&FRC and FFSC also have a variety of classes to

prepare service members to budget their spending and stayout of debt.

See A&FRC, Page 7

Kevin Hawks, transition assistance counselor, leads a classin the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Sept. 15, 2014,at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The A&FRC on the Air Base,and the FFSC at the Weapons Station, both provide pro-grams to service members from all military branches; activeduty, guardsmen or reservists, along with their families andretirees. They also offer office hours at the Naval NuclearPower Training Command’s Rickover Center to make it eas-ier for Sailors attending school to utilize their services.

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By Maj. Samual Shimp628th Comptroller Squadron commander

On June 30 of this year, I assumed command ofthe 628th Comptroller Squadron at Joint BaseCharleston. That evening, after taking the guidon, Ihad to think long and hard about what I was going tosay to the squadron the next day at my very first com-mander's call. As a leader of military, civilians andcontractors, I certainly wanted to address the thingsthat could possibly get them in trouble, and moreimportantly, what was going to keep them out oftrouble. I ultimately went all the way back to 1992 towhat my first supervisor, Buck Sergeant ScottMatheny told me – and I've lived by it ever since. He said, "Sam, remember to keep away from the

Bad Five and you'll keep yourself alive and out oftrouble." Whether you're a young man or woman fresh

out of high school, or already having served two orthree decades in the military, these simple rules areas important now as they were 20 years ago. Matheny's rules were to stay away from:1. Bad people – this person is going to use peer

pressure on you to get you in trouble or injure you.2. Bad times – nothing good happens after mid-

night or lack of sleep.3. Bad things – those that are detrimental to your

life and career, i.e., drugs, assault and alcohol relat-ed incidents.4. Bad locations – places that are dangerous or

off-limits.

5. Bad communication – saying things that areharmful to others or not saying something youshould have. This list of five things is not all inclusive, but

I'm willing to argue that nearly every past and pres-ent UCMJ violation or mishap could be lumpedinto one or more of these simple categories.Let me give you a real example that clearly vio-

lates several of these rules. A military member andone of their local civilian friends, both over 21years old, decide to drive downtown after workinga 12-hour shift to have a few drinks at a nightclub.The military member is you, a great worker thatlives by your service's core values. The civiliandriving is one of those people that looks for fights,bends the rules and always drives after a few drinksbecause they think they're in control. Both of you have several drinks over a short

period of time and close-down the club around twoo'clock in the morning. So far nothing illegal, butyou, the military member has to make a potentiallife and career changing decision. It's now time toget home and the local friend tells you he's good todrive. Applying the Bad Five rules could have beendone earlier, but let's look at which ones are beingviolated at this point, and if recognized, could savethe member's life and career. Rule number one, bad people. People like this

civilian friend should make the hair on the back ofyour neck stand-up. If he doesn't get you in a fightin the parking lot, he's likely to get you in a caraccident on the way home.

Rule number two, bad times. It's well after mid-night and neither of you have had very much sleep. Rule number three, bad things. Drinking exces-

sively and during a short period of time increasesthe potential for an alcohol related incident andalso reduces your chances of recognizing any ofthe other rules. Rule number four, bad locations. A nightclub is

not necessarily a bad location by itself, however,when mixed with alcohol, other intoxicated indi-viduals, and the time of night, it certainly can turninto one.

And Rule Number five, bad communication.This one falls into the category of not saying some-thing you should, such as, "I'm calling Airmenagainst Drunk Driving," "Let's take a cab," or "Mysupervisor said he'd come get me if I ever needed aride." Recognizing these rules is not usually the chal-

lenge. The tough part is actually making decisionsthat will help you avoid them once recognized. Ifany of the Bad Five applies to an event going on inyour life, think long and hard about how they canaffect you in the near term, how they can affectthose you love, how they can affect your safety andhow it will affect your future in the military. There's another quote Matheny drilled into me

that I'll also never forget. "A thousand sorrys (sp)won't bring that career or life back." So, I say to you, make those tough decisions

where you won't have to say I'm sorry, and stayaway from the Bad Five.

Stay Away from “The Bad Five”

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By Chief Master Sgt. David Wade437th Maintenance Group superintendent

How do you respond when someone says thank you? Do you smile and nod your head? Do you say, "No problem."? How about, "I am just doing my job." Perhaps a thank you catches you off guard and you fail to provide a

response at all? I understand all of these reactions. It is easy to feel embarrassed by some-

one thanking you, especially when it is emotional, genuine and comes fromthe heart. My response to a thank you has evolved over time and the changestarted when I was stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.I remember my wife waking me up and telling me something was happen-

ing on the news. It was the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, and I was still in bedon the west coast as civilian airliners crashed into the World Trade Center tow-ers. As a flying crew chief on C-5s at the time, I received a call that same dayand was put on alert. We flew out the next morning and I spent the next twoyears living out of a suitcase in support of operations in Southwest Asia. Andon this two-year journey, I noticed a change in the way Americans felt aboutthe military. That change would help this young Airman mature.As I bounced around the world, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of

support for America's military. It was commonplace for people to offer to buyour food and drinks when my aircrew stopped for supplies before flying a mis-sion. Everywhere we went, in the United States or abroad, people would comeup to us and thank us for our service. Those thanks were emotional, genuine and from the heart, but being an

inexperienced young man at the time, I failed to show proper acknowledge-ment and respect to those heartfelt gestures. I would often respond with, "noproblem," or just say thank you in return. After all, I was just an aircraft tech-nician. Not feeling like I deserved accolades, I was never really comfortablein these situations. But as time moved on, I would get more practice.

I have had the good fortune of being stationed in areas of the country thatare very supportive of the military. From 2008 to 2013, I was assigned toDyess AFB, Texas. Each year, Air Mobility Command honors the communi-ty most supportive of its local Air Force base with an award called theAbilene Trophy. To this day, the people of Abilene will walk up to servicemembers and tell them thank you. Recently, I have found South Carolina tobe no different. Sometimes I catch my son's baseball practice or evening game while I am

still in my uniform. One night this past spring, I had five different people comeup to me within a span of 30 minutes and thank me for my service. Havingbeen part of this social exchange for many years now, and a bit older andwiser, my reaction is different. I first offer my hand for a handshake. Then, Ilook straight into the eyes of the person who thanked me and I tell them, "Youare welcome. It is my honor and privilege to serve." My response is now emo-tional, genuine and from the heart, equal to the sincerity of their gesture, justas it should be.It soon dawned on me there was a strong correlation between my social

exchanges with civilians and my exchanges with Airmen. Being an Air Forceenlisted leader has put me in a position where I get thanked by Airmen onoccasion as well. While happy that my exchange with civilians had improved,I still told Airmen that I was just doing my job when they thanked me. I cer-tainly could do much better than that. An Airman who has the courage to saythank you to a supervisor warrants an appropriate response. So now, when anAirman thanks me, I respond, "You are welcome. It is my honor and privilegeto do so." I firmly believe that Airmen who serve our country deserve no less. Service members should stand tall and be proud of what they do. Wearing

the fabric of our nation is significant and absolutely deserves recognition. Wesacrifice personal desires to tirelessly defend the Constitution of the UnitedStates and fight for freedom around the world. When your efforts are recog-nized, let people know that you proudly serve them by giving an emotional,genuine and heartfelt reply. Service is our honor and privilege.

It is my honor and privilege

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Amber Mazyck-Bates, a psychiatric technician at NavalHealth Clinic Charleston, teaches sleephygiene tips to NHCC staff members Sept. 15, 2014, during a lunch and learnwellness session at the clinic on JointBase Charleston, S.C. NHCC offers variousclasses for its staff and patients, fromnutrition and weight loss to parentingtechniques.

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Lt. j.g. Fred Nti, NavalHealth Clinic CharlestonMateriel Managementdepartment head,speaks to an audienceof NHCC staff membersand patients during aConstitution Day andCitizen Day celebrationSept. 17, 2014, at theNHCC on Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. Nti, who was born andraised in Ghana, Africa,and immigrated to theUnited States in 1997,spoke about what theU.S. Constitution means to him andabout the freedoms thedocument affords allAmerican citizens.

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Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Chief Selectees march in for-mation as they prepare to have their anchors pinned on Sept.16, 2014, at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The pinning ceremony marks the culmination of hard work anddedicated service, and begins the next step of their Navy careeras deckplate leaders.

U.S. Air Force photos / Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason PastrickChief Petty Officer Robert Mostrom, has his anchors pinnedon by his wife and son during the Naval Nuclear PowerTraining Command Chief's Pinning Ceremony Sept. 16, 2014,in the Rickover Memorial Auditorium on Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. NNPTC pinned 22 new chief petty officers.

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Airmen fold theAmerican flagduring a 9/11memorial retreatceremony inremembrance ofthe 9/11 attacksSep. 11, 2014, atJoint BaseCharleston, S.C.The retreat ceremony was a poignantreminder of theevents of 13 years ago,and the continuingefforts today’smilitary is making againstthe War onTerrorism.

Above, Joint Base CharlestonAirmen stand at attention inpreparation for a 9/11 memorialretreat ceremony Sep. 11, 2014,at JB Charleston, S.C.

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Several Navy personnel assigned to Joint Base Charlestonattended the Command Fitness Leader certification courseoffered through Sam's Fitness Center, Sept. 8-12, in order tobecome qualified to serve as CFLs. "Each Navy command is required to have a CFL, along

with multiple assistants," explained Greg Lutz, Fitness,Sports and Aquatic director. "This is the first class we haveoffered in more than a year because we did not have anyonecertified to teach the course."Sam's Fitness Center is able to begin offering the training

again after Drew Stallard, a Fitness Center trainer, became acertified CFL instructor this past summer. He explained thatCFLs are typically chosen by commanders and the position isan extra duty performed in addition to their regular responsi-bilities. Their primary functions are to conduct the NavyPhysical Fitness Assessment for their unit, advise the chain ofcommand on a Physical Readiness Program, provide over-sight on command physical training, as well as maintainphysical fitness related documentation for the command.Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Skandalaris, Naval

Nuclear Power Training Command section leader, explainedthat he considers being chosen to attend the training by hiscommander as a personal milestone in itself due to his ownrecent transformation. "I've recently lost a lot of weight...," said Skandalaris. "I

think the command saw my progress and knew that I could bea motivation to the Sailors in this position."The certification training consists of classroom briefs, mul-

tiple gym sessions and ends with a practical exercise wherestudents are broken into groups, given a scenario and developa fitness plan that met the needs of their scenario. The groupsthen present a sample of a warm-up, primary exercise andcool-down from their plan."It was great training," said Skandalaris. "The PT sessions

were tough, but very rewarding."

Stallard added there are other requirements Navy personnelhave to meet in order to be chosen to serve as a CFL, includingbeing a petty officer first class or higher, obtain at least an "excel-lent" on the physical readiness test, refrain from using tobaccoproducts and maintain CPR certification and qualification."Every one of you put in 100 percent maximum effort over

this week's training," said Stallard to the group of students."That is what is going to be expected of you as a CFL, you'regoing to set the example."Stallard added that the training is scheduled to be offered

three to four times per year through Sam's Fitness Center. Formore information, contact the fitness center at 794-4173.

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Drew Stallard, Sam's Fitness Center trainer, oversees the Command Fitness Leader certification training Sept. 12, 2014, at Sam'sFitness Center on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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We are all so busy and if you are like me,often you are trying to keep up with everythingthat needs to be done. It can all be so tiring attimes, and you could really just use some rest. I often recall a piece of advice that a profes-

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meditation, reading a chapter of a book, tak-ing a few minutes in the car to sit, a cup ofcoffee on a park bench, or any number ofother brief activities that you do just for you.Those can become your moments of rest,where you recharge and renew if even a little,so that you can keep going.

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Dover Air Force Base, Del. – As one of 45 personnel cur-rently deployed to Dover Air Force Base, Del., to support thesacred mission for Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations,Staff Sgt. Earl Simmons said he feels blessed and grateful tobe one of the few individuals who get a chance to perform thismission. The deployment is the first to the Charles C. Carson Center

for Mortuary Affairs for the reservist assigned to the 315thForce Support Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. He had an opportunity to attend mortuary training here

years ago so he had a brief overview of what to expect. It was his love of food that ultimately made it possible for

him to be here. Simmons enlisted in the Air Force in 2007 as a services

specialist, because he knew he liked food and liked cooking,he said. In the summer of 2009 he transitioned from active duty to

the Reserve as part of the palace chase program. After becom-ing a reservist, Simmons later decided he wanted to attendculinary school. "When I actually started my classes, I knew that it was def-

initely what I wanted to do with my life," said Simmons.He graduated from culinary school in the spring of 2013

and in his civilian job works as one of several chefs at theCharleston Country Club. "I enjoy trying new things to make," Simmons said. "Being

inventive is a key trait to have for any chef to succeed. It's alsoa good feeling to be able to create something and have yourcustomers/patrons who are eating it, be amazed and reallyenjoy your food."

His favorite is southern cuisine, but Simmons saidhe also makes Asian dishes as well. "Anyone has the ability to cook," he said. "Don't be

afraid to try new recipes and items that you have nevermade before. It is something that takes practice but youwill get better in time. Time and experience will giveyou the skills that you seek eventually."His commitment to his work as a chef holds true for his

work at the mortuary as a services specialist whichencompasses food, lodging, fitness and mortuary support. Mortuary is one of the areas of the services career

field. "Staff Sgt. Simmons has shown great initiative and

leadership skills while deployed here," said Tech. Sgt.Shon Steed, AFMAO noncommissioned officer incharge of departures. "He approaches every task with apositive attitude and is willing to go above and beyondwhile completing the mission." In Simmons' downtime here, he works on the trans-

fer cases the fallen arrive in to make sure they are ingood order."I'm one of the head trainers when it comes to teach-

ing others how to put new handles on our transfer casesas well as putting in insulation," said Simmons. "That way,when we do send them back downrange, it will be easier andmore secure to use if they are needed."When he is not working on transfer cases, his primary duty

here is in the departures section, the final stop before the fall-en leave the mortuary for their final resting place. "I help make sure that everything from the size of the

deceased’s casket to the silver on their uniforms is 100 per-cent," he said. He also serves on the dignified transfer team to receive the

fallen when they arrive at Dover. "Personally, to me it's a very special and humbling experi-

ence," said Simmons. "It helps remind me that life itself cancome to an end at any time. So with that reminder, I try to aimhigh in completing as many of my goals as soon as possible.""I feel that the work we do here helps aid each family dur-

ing their grieving stage," said Simmons. "I want to make suretheir sons, daughters, fathers and mothers are displayed inway that is honorable and courageous because of their deci-sion to put service before self."

Career field choice brings joy, honor to reservist

Staff Sgt. Earl Simmons repairs a handle of a transfer case Sept. 12,2014. The transfer cases are used to transport the remains of fallenservice members. Simmons is deployed from 315th Force SupportSquadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., to Air Force Mortuary AffairsOperations, Dover Air Force Base, Del.

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Senior Airman Kadeem Trammell, 560th Red Horse Squadron horizontal construction worker, cutsthrough asphalt using a K-12 saw during a re-pavement job Sept. 10, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston,S.C. Red Horse Airmen work with 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen throughout the year toassist with jobs around the base as well as to complete upgrade training for deployments. U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

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September/October/ The Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) will be

hosting a five-week course, Introduction to Computers (CPT 101) for628th, 437th Active Duty Spouses and 315th Reserve members’spouses. Note: Reservists’ spouses whose sponsors are on title 10orders must present orders to sign-up for the class. All classroominstruction will occur at A&FRC, uilding 500, Sept. 20 and 27 andOct. 4 2014, from 9 a.m. to noon. Interested spouses will need tocommit to attend all sessions and spouses will receive a certificate ofcompletion on the last day. Class room seating is limited to 8 spous-es only, first come-first served. To sign up, please call A&FRC at

(843) 963-4406.September 22-23/ A “Career Technical Training Track” will be held from 8:00

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September 24/ A class, “Unleash the Power of a Budget,” will be held from

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/ A “Ready, Set, Parent” class will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00p.m. This course provides useful tips for expectant parents, while helpingthem to understand the importance of budgeting for their new addition.Additionally, parents receive a FREE bundle for each expected baby!

September 25MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for

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September 26/ The 437th Maintenance Group is hosting its annual Golf

Tournament Sept. 26, at Wrenwoods Golf Course. Warm up begins at8 a.m. with free practice balls and the shotgun start is at 9 a.m. Sign updeadline is Sept. 19. Contact Master Sgt. Jason Smith at 847-1632.

/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to12 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 Base Charleston –Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This letter must be signed NLTthe Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

/ A “Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Fundamentals” class will be heldfrom 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Whether military or DoD civilian, learnthe basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, investmentstrategies, and more.

October 2/ Women in Defense Palmetto Chapter presents a salute to the

fighting ladies with the 5th Annual Military Woman of the Year soireehonoring women in the military, Oct. 2, onboard USS Yorktown in Mt.Pleasant, S.C., from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Go to www.widpalmettochap-ter.org for ticket information.

Notices/ Lt. Dan Weekend - The Independence Fund, a 501(3) C 100%

Volunteer nonprofit organization, will be hosting the 5th annual Lt.Dan Band Weekend (LDW5) event in Charleston, S.C. on Saturday,Sept. 19-20, 2014. In addition, there will be a weeklong series ofevents leading up to the capstone concert. Over 200 severely injuredVeterans and their caregivers are expected to attend LDW5, theirtravel made possible through donations from the Independence Fund.All of the events are dedicated to raising awareness for the issues fac-ing our most severely wounded Veterans, as well as raising funds todirectly support the organizations participating in the events. Eventhighlights include a gathering and free concert on Friday, as well asthe Warrior Bicycle Ride, Military Wellness Expo and concert withGary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band on Saturday. For information, visitwww.independencefund.org or www.ltdanweekend.com.

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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)unless otherwise specified. To register for a class or event, pleasecall 797-7480.

September 19/ Basic Resume Writing: Attendees will receive the necessary

tools to create a basic resume. You will explore different types ofresume formats, and receive guidance on content, format, and gram-mar/ punctuation as you develop your first resume. 2 to 3 p.m.

September 22/ Home Selling: Are you selling your home soon? Selling a

home can be intimidating. Join our class and gain the knowledgeneeded to sell a home. 3 to 4:30 p.m.

September 23/ Five Love Languages: What makes you feel loved? People

express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for cou-

ples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so theycan improve their relationship. Come and discover your love lan-guage. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Notices/ Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Center

is having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to2. Begins every second week of the month and ends the last Fridayof the month. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken.Don't forget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFLEE-TANDFAMILYSUPPORTCENTER.

/ Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center,Tuesdays from 1000-1030, and Thursdays from 1300-1330. Spousesnew to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleetand Family Support Center and JB Charleston.

/ VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendeesreceive information on disability benefits and medical recordsreview.

/ 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 - 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.

/ ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a class for

parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. Thediscussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to have your childassessed, and understanding other difficulties that co-occur withADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat every month, so youcan jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools. The classes aretaught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with an extensivehistory in ADHD and behavior challenges in children. This service isfree to enrolled patients at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. To registerfor the class, contact Capt. Carter at Naval Health Clinic Charleston,(843) 794-6895.

/ Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family SupportCenter offers assistance to transferring service members and their fam-ilies by providing information on their next assignment via MilitaryHome Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via aresource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, andinternet access. We maintain a relocation computer system calledMilitary Home Front that provides up-to-date information on mostmilitary duty stations and communities.

/ Movie Nights at LIBERTY - Enjoy a LIBERTY movie night thesecond and fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm in the LibertyGame Room. We provide the food and drinks and feature some oldie (butgoodie) movies and some new in-theaters-now movies! Check out whichmovies we will be playing on the Liberty Calendar posted in the LibertyLounge! This event is free and geared toward unaccompanied Sailors andAirmen E1-E6 and geo-bachelors; CAC is required for sign-up. For moreinformation please call: 843.296.3942 or facebook at Liberty NWS.

/ The Scrap Metal Yard at Joint Base Charleston - WeaponsStation is relocating to the East Side Core Area behind building 2332and the water tower. The Scrap Metal Yard will operate 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.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to Patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS."

Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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