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"I was born Vanya Smirnoff Germanovich in Odessa,Ukraine," said Airman 1st Class Evan Hittle. "I lived in anapartment with my parents, Gera and Aleynea, and my oldersister, Natasha. We were poor and always moving to newapartments. There isn't very much for young kids to do inOdessa so it was common to see them smoking or drinking."Hittle's mother and father were both addicted to heroin."My dad died of a heroin overdose first," said Hittle. "I

remember the ambulance coming to take him away. We neversaw his body again. After that, my mother was verydepressed. She overdosed 10 days later. Again, an ambulancecame and took her away forever."Without parents to pay the rent, the landlord evicted Hittle and

his sister from the apartment. Hittle, who was five years old andhis sister who was seven at the time spent a few days with neigh-bors but eventually began living in treehouses built by other kidsfrom Odessa, scavenging for stale bread or anything to eat.

After three weeks, a friend of their mother, Vadik,found and fed them and got Evan and his sister into anorphanage. They remained in the first orphanage for ayear before moving to second orphanage whichoffered schooling for the children. Hittle and Natashalived in that orphanage for approximately six yearsbefore being adopted, in 2007, by Jerry Hittle andLaura Alvstad, who lived in Beaverton, Ore."When we first brought Evan and Natalia home,

they were so tired," said Alvstad. "We mostly commu-nicated through our broken Russian and their newlylearned English. After Evan's first year with us, hegrew six inches and gained 100 pounds."Shortly after the adoption, Hittle and Natasha were

given the option of choosing new names. They choseEvan and Natalia. Both siblings learned English veryquickly and graduated from high school on time withtheir peers.With the help of his new family Hittle overcame his chal-

lenging childhood. Now a 437th Aircraft MaintenanceSquadron instrument and flight control systems specialist,Hittle is recognized by his coworkers as an outstandingAirman in the 437th AMXS."Hittle defines resilience and what it means to overcome

adversity," said Maj. Robert Ryder, 437th AMXS commander."In today's Air Force, we strive to ensure all our Airmen areresilient and give them tools on how to deal with adversity.Evan has used his unfortunate childhood and turned it into apositive. He learned to take on the most difficult situationimaginable, push through it and found ways to move forward,to live. This internal drive that was forced upon him made himthe person and Airman he is today."As an instrument and flight control systems specialist,

Hittle is responsible for performing maintenance and solvingmalfunctions on C-17 Globemaster III aircraft through the useof technical publications, wiring diagrams and schematics.His job also includes ensuring autopilot, fuel, flight control,indication and data recording systems are working properly."Hittle is extremely positive, hardworking and thinks he's a

comedian," said Tech. Sgt. Michael Pock, a 437th AMXSinstrument and flight control systems specialist and Hittle'ssupervisor. "At work he's always the first on the line and thelast off. His enthusiasm and work ethic are two of the manythings setting him apart from other Airmen. I can walk into theshop asking for a volunteer and he will immediately step upwithout even knowing what the task is. One time a broken C-17 arrived on Christmas needing a crew to repair it. Hittle

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Staff Sgt. Will Favalora, 437 Airlift Wingloadmaster,assists 1st Lt.JonathanDieckman, 82nd AirborneDivision jumpmaster, as he pulls parachutelines back into theaircraft followingan airdrop intoPoland as part ofExercise SwiftResponse June 6,2016. SwiftResponse willexercise U.S. andAllied airborneforces’ ability tooperate togetheras a high-readi-ness team. U.S.military forces routinely trainalongside Alliesand partners in Europe.

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TORUN, Poland – Airlifters and air refuelers from acrossAir Mobility Command airdropped approximately 5,000 U.S.Army paratroopers and allied forces into Poland as part ofExercise Swift Response June 7, 2016.Swift Response is an exercise involving U.S. and Allied Air

Force and airborne forces, jointly demonstrating their abilityto conduct a complex and large-scale insertion of forces.C-17s were selected in this exercise for their ability to per-

form direct delivery inter-theater airlift. This capability allows

high value cargo or other assets to be delivered directly to thebattlefield user anywhere in the world at any time."Cargo can be moved a lot of different ways, such as boats

or on the ground or with smaller aircraft such as C-130sHowever, the C-17 has the ability to put anything anywhere inthe world in one flight," said Capt. JohnRoss Wendler,Exercise Swift Response Air Mission planner.The 437th Airlift Wing was selected to lead the aerial deliv-

ery mission because of its multifaceted C-17 mission.Wendler, a weapons officer who is also trained to the SpecialOperations Low Level II standard, was selected as lead plan-ner for the airdrop portion of the exercise. Planning a large-

scale airdrop in foreign airspace required complex coordina-tion with multi-national partners. Details ranged from air-space deconfliction and air-to-air tanker coordination toground maintenance support."All the planning and everything that goes into it while

coordinating with all of the different agencies is a lot ofwork," said Wendler. "At the start of the mission, whenengines were turning and aircraft were taking off, it was sucha good feeling. But to get to our objective with six of the air-craft and have every drop be completely successful was evenmore rewarding."

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Vol. 7, No. 12 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! June 17, 2016

Lowcountry Warriors, June 14 is an important day for our oldest mili-

tary service as well as for one of our nation's oldestsymbols. On Tuesday of this week, both the U.S.Army and our national flag celebrated their birth-days.On June 14, 1775 the Continental Congress

approved the one year enlistment of riflemen toserve the United Colonies. When the final numbersfrom the colonies were crunched, the ContinentalArmy numbered more than 25,000 men. From the Revolutionary War to today, the U.S.Army has grown to a force of more than 1,000,000 men and women. The Army has distin-guished itself in every conflict in which the United States has been involved. Currently,Army men and women are deployed across the country and around the world, many in harm's way, defending freedom whiledefeating terrorism and tyranny.Two years after the establishment of the U.S. Army, on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the flag as the

United States' national symbol. Congress was very specific in the design of the "Stars and Stripes," requiring that the flag ofthe 13 United States be 13 stripes alternating red and white while the union be represented by 13 white stars on a blue field,representing a new constellation. That constellation has expanded during the intervening years, but "Old Glory" still flies proud-ly around the globe as an enduring symbol of freedom and promise.Let's salute our American flag and our Army teammates, wishing both a very Happy Birthday!

Timothy G. Sparks, Captain, USNDeputy Commander, Joint Base Charleston

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From orphan to Air Force maintainer

Airman 1st Class Evan Hittle, a 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadroninstrument and flight control systems specialist, stands in front of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Joint Base Charleston, June 11, 2016. Hittlewas five-years-old and his sister was seven when their parents passedaway and they were orphaned in the Ukraine. A few years later, Hittleand his sister were adopted in the U.S. and transitioned to a new life.Hittle now plans to make the U.S. Air Force a career.

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Embrace diversity - lead from the frontBy Col. Greg Gilmour, commander315th Airlift Wing

Often times when we hear terms like diversityand inclusion, we think of them more as buzzwords or a way to hold someone accountable fornot doing the right thing.But what does diversity actually mean to us in

the Air Force? To me, it's simple, place the rightpeople in the right positions to execute our mission!I recently had the opportunity to reflect on

this after I selected the incoming 315thMaintenance Group commander, who just hap-pens to be a woman. Looking over our organi-zation I realized that in a male dominated com-munity, we are certainly unique. Soon, the threegroup commanders in the 315 AW, our vicewing commander and one O-6 squadron com-mander will all be females. In the Air Force, women comprise 29 percent

of the total force and according to a recent studyby Diversity Central, in the civilian sector;women only hold six percent of chief executiveroles in America. So, this may leave a person to wonder, why

do women hold two thirds of the senior leaderpositions in the 315 AW? The answer is simple.We placed the right people in the right positionsto move our mission, regardless of the visible orinvisible attributes contributing to diversitywithin our ranks. These attributes include thingslike gender, race and age as well as education,religion or sexual orientation, just to name a few.So, does this mean the days of inequality are

over and the glass ceiling has been shattered?Certainly not... We have a long way to go. But,if we recognize there are cultural and stereotyp-ical biases in each one of us, and fight to over-come those biases, we will be well on our wayto leveling the playing field for all Airman.

I think about how, as an Air Force, we cancontinue this trend of promoting the best andbrightest? My answer is by leveraging the besttalent we have and capitalizing on opportuni-ties. I can tell you that the process does notstart at the wing commander level, it starts withevery Airman and every supervisor. I chargeevery one of you to personally evaluate yourinternal biases, regardless of how small, setthem aside and always continue to push our AirForce forward.I would love to see a day when statistics are

no longer needed and the best individual isalways pushed to the top, regardless of gender.We have the world's most powerful Air Force;not because of our weapons systems but becauseof our Airmen. So, take care of each other,embrace your core value of integrity first andalways and recognize your best and brightest...no matter what!

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437th commander says thanks and farewellBy Col. Johnny Lamontagne, commander 437th Airlift Wing

Unfortunately for my family and me, our tour in the 437thAirlift Wing is coming to an end. Just like our last twoassignments in Charleston, we've thoroughly enjoyed it. Thepast two years have flown by way too fast. During that time, you have never ceased to impress me.

Your focus on the mission is unmatched. You provide safe,precise, and reliable airlift world-wide and you've accom-plished it in an amazing fashion. You launched/loaded/main-tained/supported/flew almost 1,000 C-17 sorties a month forthe past two years. Let's digest that a little bit more.Safe? Absolutely! There were no aircraft Class A or Class

B mishaps caused by maintenance, loading or aircrew mis-takes. That's an outstanding safety record. Precise? You better believe it! You accomplished 285 home station checks,

loaded 1,500 transient aircraft and transported more than 117 thousand passengersand 36 million tons of cargo. We flew sorties to Haiti for Operation UNIFIEDRESPONSE and airdropped ammunition and supplies directly into Iraq and Syria.While we will never be absolutely perfect, each of these tasks were accomplishedwith incredible precision and in accordance with the technical orders.Reliable? I don't think you'll find anyone else Air Mobility Command

counts on to do what we do! We've supported POTUS missions, moved theVice President of the United States, the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff,the CENTCOM Commander and the Secretary of State. We led ExerciseSWIFT RESPONSE, flew in Operation JADE HELM and Battalion Mass TacExercises. We also played a significant role in All-American Week with ourAnnual Readiness Assessment ... and that's just in the last three months.You've also done a tremendous job of taking care of your fellow Airmen

which include officers, enlisted and civilians. Some days are long and

demanding and we've got a lot of tough folks going throughdifficult times. There is are many caring and compassionatecommanders, chiefs, first sergeants, supervisors, friends andpeers who go to incredible lengths to ensure those goingthrough tough times survive and, ideally, thrive. I hope thatwingman culture never changes.I also hope you've enjoyed your time at Charleston. We've

worked hard to create an environment where everyone canhave fun while getting the job done. Thanks to you – I've hada phenomenal time! I know you're working hard and I hopeyou're having fun at the same time too. I'd like to thank all our mission partners that help us get

our job done. We simply couldn't do it without the supportfrom the 628th Air Base Wing or the integration and collab-oration with our long time partners in the 315th Airlift Wing.Also, Boeing's expertise and mission focus are powerful

multipliers. We're lucky to live in such a military friendly community. Finally, thank you for your outstanding performance and commitment to

both our mission and our Airmen. I've had three tours at Charleston and,although I was tired every time I changed duty stations, it's very similar to thesports analogy... every time I was here, I left it all on the field. While I mayhave been tired, I was also exceptionally proud... and I couldn't wait to comeback. That's how I feel today--a little tired, incredibly proud of you and,although it won't happen until retirement, I can't wait 'til I come back!The best part about this farewell is you're gaining an amazing commander.

Colonel Jimmy Canlas is a world-class leader! He's incredibly smart, sincerelycompassionate and is focused on putting the team in the best position to suc-ceed. He's also an amazing friend and I'm very confident he and his wife, Joy,are going to lead Charleston to new heights. Trust me, your best days are infront of you! Thank you for what you do, the sacrifices you've made and forcontinuing to serve our great nation.

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wasn't assigned to the job but showed up to help theteam get the job done anyway."During his free time, Hittle enjoys spending time

with friends at the beach, playing football, videogames, going to RiverDogs games and riding his motor-cycle."He's a really laid back individual," said Senior

Airman Derek Kisucky, a 437th AMXS instrument andflight control systems specialist. "He likes to have agood laugh but, when work needs to be done, he's reallya guy who you can count on. For the most part he's acarefree and happy to be alive guy. He saw some thingsgrowing up as a child. He's seen what this country andthe Air Force has to offer and he works hard to makesure things don't go back to how they were before."Hittle came to the United States when he was 12

years old, 5 feet and 5 inches tall and 70 pounds. Todayhe is an athletic 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 225pounds. Hittle hopes his story will help people strivetoward a better life."I honestly think if my sister and I didn't get adopted,

we wouldn't be alive today," said Hittle. "Growing upthe way we did, with no future ahead and not knowingany other way to survive, we wouldn't have lived muchlonger. I hope people going through hardships seek thehelp they need. Tough times are tough times and every-one's problems matter."Taking advantage of the opportunities provided to

them by their adoptive family and new home, Natalia isstudying to become a beautician in Oregon while Hittleplans to make the Air Force his career. They are bothleading successful, productive lives a long way fromthe stale bread and treehouses of their youth.

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From Orphan to Maintainer - continued from Page 1Airman 1st ClassEvan Hittle, a 437thAircraft MaintenanceSquadron instrumentand flight controlsystems specialist,and his sister,Natasha, meet theiradoptive mother,Laura Alvstad, inOdessa, Ukraine,February 6, 2007.Hittle lived in twoorphanages with hissister for sevenyears before beingadopted by anAmerican family.

Airman 1st Class EvanHittle, a 437th AircraftMaintenance Squadroninstrument and flight control systems specialist,turns on a power cart atJoint Base Charleston,June 11, 2016. Hittle isresponsible for performingmaintenance and solvingmalfunctions on C-17Globemaster III aircraftthrough the use of techni-cal publications, wiringdiagrams and schematics.

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Question: "The parking area at the entry to Marrington Park and biketrails has become a smoking hang-out. Today there were 5 people smokingnext to parked cars for 20 minutes. Does AFI 40-102 apply to MarringtonPark since it is on the Weapons Station side of the base?"

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Component, AFI 40-102 only states that a tobacco-free policy applies to allMilitary Treatment Facilities on the joint base installation. However, ourjoint base commanders apply the Designated Tobacco Area (DTA) standoffrule (i.e. tobacco use distances from buildings, sidewalks, parking lots,playgrounds etc.) across the joint base. When DTAs were mapped officially on the base one year ago, a DTA at

Marrington Park was not created. Based on the information from the ques-tion, the commander for that area requested a DTA for Marrington Parkwith the proper distance away from sidewalks, trails, and parking lots andthat request is being routed. As a rule, if you do not see a sign designating an area as a tobacco use

area, you are not allowed to use tobacco there. Whenever you have ques-tions about tobacco use policy in an area, please contact the unit leadershipwith oversight of that facility or area because they have responsibility forrequesting DTAs and enforcement of policy."Thank you for using the Commander’s Action Line.

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After a five-hour-long mission deliveringcargo to Biggs Army Airfield in Texas, a C-17Globemaster III aircrew from the 15th AirliftSquadron, 437th Airlift Wing, was planningon crew rest, but a life-threatening situationintervened."We landed in Texas, finishing up our mis-

sion," said Capt. Rachael DeRoche, a pilotfrom the 15th AS who was the aircraft com-mander during the mission. "Then wereceived a call from Tanker Airlift ControlCenter informing us of a follow-on aeromed-ical evacuation back to the United States.That's all the information we had at the time."Shortly thereafter, the Airmen from the

15th AS were informed they needed to trans-port a patient from Tegucigalpa, Honduras toMacDill Air force Base, FL."We found out we had a patient in

Honduras who needed to get medically evac-uated back to the United States," saidDeRoche. "We had to get an OperationsGroup commander waiver for me to be able tofly in without ever having seen that airfieldbefore."DeRoche also requested and was granted a

two-hour crew duty-day extension, in addi-tion to their two- hour allowable extensionbased on augmented crew composition."For us, we were limited to an augmenta-

tion of 18 hours," said DeRoche. Every flightduty period beyond that, you can get a waiverto extend it for two hours beyond that. That'swhat we had to do to get back."Additionally, other flight restrictions limit-

ed, the crew to landing at Soto Cano Air Base,Honduras. However, that didn't keep the crewfrom accomplishing the mission at hand."A helicopter from Soto Cano Air Base

flew the Critical Care Air Transport Teamfrom the C-17 to the hospital in Tegucigalpawhere they readied the patient for groundtransportation back to Soto Cano," said Lt.Col. Eric Bucheit Jr., commander 15th AS.After returning to Sota Cano and loading

the critically ill patient aboard the C-17, theflight took off and arrived safely at MacDillAFB, said Bucheit. The patient was thenquickly transported to Tampa GeneralHospital for treatment."I am proud of the 15th AS crew. They

overcame many tough situations and workedto successfully complete this medical emer-gency mission," said Bucheit.The entire mission from Texas to Central

America to Florida spanned three time zonesand 19 hours and 15 minutes."The most important mission out there is

saving human life, said DeRoche. "My crewand I are honored to have been a part of themission that did so. It's easy to get lost in thetempo of everyday life, but its missions likethese that help you realize what's important."

C-17 aircrew transports critically ill patient back to U.S.

U.S. Air ForceCapt. RachaelDeRoche, a pilotfrom the 15thAirlift Squadron,poses for a photoinside cockpit of aC-17 GlobemasterIII June 3, 2016, atJoint BaseCharleston, S.C.DeRoche and herflight crew took on an additionalmission to trans-port a patient fromTegucigalpa,Honduras toTampa GeneralHospital May 19,2016.

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More than 100 service members, civilians,dependents and community leaders attended achange of command ceremony for NavalConsolidated Brig Charleston, June 10, 2016,at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Commander Brett Pugsley relieved Cmdr.

J. Michael Cole as the 19th commanding offi-cer for the brig, which has a capacity to holdmore than 270 prisoners and the staff consistsof more than 200 Sailors, Airmen, Marines,Soldiers and civilians.Pugsley previously served as the brig's

executive officer for 18 months and hailsfrom Marietta, Ga."I am excited and humbled to take com-

mand," Pugsley said to the staff during hisfirst speech after assuming command. "Wewill continue to transform the military prison-ers confined here today to be productive citi-zens of society. We will continue to bear the

standard for correctional excellence, and Iknow that because of you we will do thatwell."Rear Adm. David Steindl, Commander of

Navy Personnel Command, was the guestspeaker during the ceremony and commend-ed Cole and the brig staff for supporting arole which is important to the mission of theNavy and the public."You have exceeded all expectations dur-

ing your tour," Steindl said during hisspeech to Cole. "Under your leadership, thisbrig has positively impacted and rehabilitat-ed the lives of those individuals incarcerat-ed here."Cole, who commanded the brig for three

years and is retiring after 20 years of service,showed his appreciation towards those heled."Thank you to the men and women of

Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston for yourhard work and dedication to the mission,"Cole said. "Thank you for your service toyour country and for all you do."

New commander takes helm of Charleston Brig

Commander Brett Pugsley (right) takes command of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston witha salute to his predecessor, Cmdr. J. Michael Cole, while Rear Adm. David Steindl, Commander ofNavy Personnel Command, observes during a change of command ceremony June 10, 2016, atJoint Base Charleston S.C. Pugsley was previously the brig’s executive officer. Cole who com-manded the brig for three years is retiring after 20 years of service.

Members of the Defense Orientation Conference Association pose in front of a GlobemasterIII C-17 aircraft during their tour of Joint Base Charleston, S.C. June 1, 2016. While visiting,DOCA members received a JB Charleston command mission brief, SPAWAR commandbrief and 841st Transportation Battalion command brief, interacted with Airmen and Sailors,viewed static equipment displays, and took a JB Charleston - Weapons Station driving tour.

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DOCA visits JB Charleston

Members of the DefenseOrientation ConferenceAssociation are briefedabout a 315thAeromedical EvacuationSquadron capabilitieswith a static displayaboard a Globemaster IIIC-17 aircraft during theirtour of Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. June 1,2016.

From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

For the second year in a row, DorianHolnes, Joint Base Charleston - Air Base2016 Youth of the Year, competed in theSouth Carolina Boys and Girls Club ofAmerica (BGCA) Military Youth of the Yearcompletion and was named the 2016 SCMilitary Youth of the Year, April 29, 2016.His achievement earned him a $5,000 schol-arship and he will go on to compete in theBGCA Southeast Regional Military Youth ofthe Year Competition this summer. Dorian, the son of Pablo Holnes and

Martiza Dawkins-Holnes, is 17 years old andattends Fort Dorchester High School wherehe maintains a 3.5 GPA. He is the SoutheastRegional representative on the Air Force TeenCouncil and a member of the Fort DorchesterLink Crew, a program created to assist under-classmen in the transition from middle schoolto high school.Holnes is involved in a variety of commu-

nity activities including volunteer trips to theLowcountry Homeless Shelter, beach preser-vation projects, oyster reef creation projects,Habitat for Humanity and he was a memberof the Media Crew at the 2016 NationalKeystone Conference. Holnes volunteers atthe youth center, high school plays and localmiddle schools. Additionally, he was nomi-

nated for the 2015 JB Charleston Volunteer ofthe Year Award.

Joint Base Charlestonyouth repeats as MYOY

Dorian Holnes, is the repeat winner of theSouth Carolina Military Youth of the Year. TheJoint Base Charleston - AB Youth of the Year,competed in the South Carolina Boys andGirls Club of America (BGCA) Military Youthof the Year competition and was named the2016 SC Military Youth of the Year, April 29,2016. His achievement earned him a $5,000scholarship and he will go on to compete inthe BGCA Southeast Regional Military Youthof the Year Competition this summer.

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Executing the airdrop mission takesteamwork and coordination betweenmultiple crew members within the for-mation to accurately drop cargo on thedrop zone. Wendler and his team'shours of planning culminated in the for-mation of C-17s flying over the targeton time."One week prior, planners were work-

ing around the clock, handling the small-est details, to ensure the airdrop wouldbe executed as planned," said Canlas.Despite all the planning, a few of the

aircraft weren't able to join the forma-tion due to maintenance and some addi-tional complicating factors. This isunusual for a C-17 formation becausethe Air Mobility Command averageworldwide departure reliability rate is89.7% for the C-17 fleet.During the 10-hour transatlantic

flight, the C-17 formation rendezvousedwith a mixed formation of KC-135Stratotankers and KC-10 Extenders toconduct aerial refueling. Providing theC-17s with the fuel necessary to reachPoland and execute the mission."In order for us to deliver, we need

other assets such as tankers to put the'global' into rapid global mobility. Thosetankers give us the ability to execute thismission straight from Pope, N.C. all theway to Poland," said Canlas.U.S. military forces routinely train

alongside allies and coalition partners

sharpening their capabilities to ensure ahigh-readiness of forces aimed at deter-ring and preventing conflicts."Everyone sees the end product of

people and equipment exiting an air-craft but they don't realize prior to thisexercise months of integrated planningtook place between the Air Force andthe Army," said Canlas.The first paratrooper to jump was

Maj. Gen. Richard D. Clarke, 82ndAirborne Division commander. He wasfollowed by paratroopers from his divi-sion as well as approximately 1,000allied paratroopers."Not only did General Clarke jump

with his Soldiers, he led from the frontand was the first to jump," said Canlas."That's setting the example and settingthe expectation as a leader."Once on the ground, the multi-

national airborne task force will con-duct a combat training center field exer-cise at the Army's Grafenwoehr andHohenfels Training Areas. The exerciseis expected to conclude June 26th."Our Airmen never cease to amaze

me," said Canlas. "I know our Air Forceis in good hands when I see the profes-sionalism of everybody all the wayfrom our maintainers to our missionplanners to the folks who execute themission. It's an incredible team effortand it's great to see."

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Exercise Swift Response - continued from Page 1Senior Airman Nick Church,

437th Airlift Wing loadmaster,inspects cargo prior to take offJune 6, 2016. The cargo wasdropped as part of Exercise

Swift Response. In addition toparticipating in Exercise SwiftResponse, AMC air crews com-

pleted the first operationaldrop of expendable platforms.In the past, heavy cargo wasdropped using metal heavyequipment platforms whichneeded to be recovered. The

expendable platforms allow theparatroopers, once on the

ground, to detach the vehiclesfrom the platform quickly with-

out having to worry aboutrecovering the platform. U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. William A. O'Brien

Capt. Chad Eva (left) and Capt. Chris Fleming (right),437th Airlift Wing pilots, prepare for takeoff prior to an airlift as part ofExercise Swift ResponseJune 6, 2016. Aircraft fromacross the Air MobilityCommand provided airliftand air refueling capabili-ties for the exercise. Theexercise tested U.S. andallied airborne forces' abil-ity to operate together as ahigh-readiness team

U.S. Air Force photos / Tech. Sgt. Renae PittmanCommanders from Joint Base Charleston pair up with their honorary com-manders for a tour of the Cooper River harbor patrol area at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C., June 13, 2016.

Honorary Commanders joined theiractive-duty counterparts on a tour ofthe 628th Security Forces Squadronharbor boat security patrol missionon the Cooper River at Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons Station, June13, 2016. The Honorary Commander'sprogram provides an opportunity forlocal civic leaders to develop relation-ships with the base's senior leader-ship; encourage an exchange ofideas and experiences; and to worktoward increasing understanding andcooperation between the civiliancommunity and the Joint Base. EachHonorary Commander serves for oneto two years and is assigned to a mil-itary commander to help familiarizeand educate them on Joint BaseCharleston and the Department ofDefense Mission.

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By Airman Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Spouses are a key ingredient in holding together militaryfamilies. While military members deploy, spouses continue tohold down the fort at home, care for children, pay bills andmaintain the house and car ... all with less manpower.Many members of Joint Base Charleston understand the

mission could not be accomplished without the support ofmilitary spouses stationed here. The Air Force Key Spouseprogram and the Navy Family Ombudsman program are twoavenues to support readiness for military members and theirfamilies while tying in a sense of unity between families.These programs bring spouses together to experience mili-

tary life and to help improve the community of JB Charleston."Some of the responsibilities of the program members

include providing support when military personnel aredeployed, as well as encourage participation by families invarious base events," said Master Sgt. Robert Smith, Airmanand Family Readiness Center NCO in charge and Key Spousecoordinator.In addition to being a great way to make connections in the

community, members also act as liaisons between new spous-es and unit commanders, added Kellie Wells, 628th SecurityForces Phoenix Ravens and Combat Arms Training &Maintenance key spouse coordinator."The Key Spouse program is the best way to meet spouses in

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social events," said KristenNeukom, 14th AirliftSquadron key spouse mentor."It's also a good way to findout what there is to do aroundCharleston. We know all ofthe cool insider secrets, it's notjust about base happenings."Being a joint base, spous-

es of Airmen and Sailorsneed support to complete themission. While the KeySpouse program is Air Forcewide, the Navy's link to fam-ily members is through theNavy Family Ombudsmanprogram."The Navy Family

Ombudsman program worksto create healthy, self-reliantfamilies," said Beth Darius,Ombudsman coordinator onthe JB Charleston-WeaponsStation. "Like key spouses,ombudsmen serve as the liai-son between leadership andfamilies."The Navy Family Ombudsman program focuses on relay-

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ombudsmen is to keepSailors and their familiesinformed, the Navy offersFamily Readiness groups tohelp military families adjustto JB Charleston and getinvolved in social and com-munity events.Regular tours of different

units on base by the key spouses provide military spouseswith better connections to other wives and husbands on thebase; helping increase their knowledge of the mission.In March, members of the Key Spouse program at JB

Charleston participated in an orientation flight aboard a C-17Globemaster III to get a glimpse of what their spouses do ona daily basis."Events like these provide time for attendees to get to know

each other. Spouses are able to bond over the different expe-riences they've had," added Nancy Lyman, 628th Air BaseWing key spouse mentor.The aerial tour was one of the many ways the spouse pro-

grams help military members and their loved ones settle intolife both in the service and in the Charleston area."The tour demonstrated key spouses supporting each other

helping make JB Charleston a better place," said BeckyLamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing key spouse mentor.Whether it's touring different units or having get-togethers,

all spouses can benefit from these programs."As a result of the hard work of key spouses and ombuds-

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Smith, Airman and Family Readiness Center at 843-963-5818, or your first sergeant. To find your ombudsman contactBeth Darius at the Fleet and Family Support Center at 843-794-7464, or go to www.ombudsmanregistry.org.

Spouse programs build strong bonds at JB Charleston

Members of the Joint Base Charleston Key Spouse program ride on a C-17 Globemaster IIIduring an orientation flight of JB Charleston and the North Auxiliary Air Field, March 5, 2016.The aerial tour was one of the many ways the Key Spouse program helps military membersand their loved ones settle into life both in the service and in the Charleston area.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Thomas Charlton

Members of the Joint Base Charleston Key Spouse program participate in an aerial tour ofJoint Base Charleston and the North Auxiliary Air Field, March 5, 2016. Key Spouses organizeevents with different units on base to provide military spouses with better connections toother wives and husbands on the base; helping increase their knowledge of the mission.

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The Zika virus has been in the news recently generatingquestions about the virus. The most comprehensive source forregularly updated and accurate information is the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the website foundat www.cdc. gov/zika/index.html. The site contains information on areas in the world where

Zika virus is prevalent, how to prevent Zika infection, symp-toms and treatment, precautions for pregnant women andmuch more. Prior to traveling overseas, visitors should check the travel

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Command Master Chief Joseph Gardner is piped aboardat his retirement ceremony June 10, 2016, at the JointBase Charleston – WS, Red Bank Club. Gardner servedfor more than 28 years in the United States Navy.

U.S. Navy Photo / Mass Communication Specialist Sean M. Stafford

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Joint Base Charleston’s newest Master Sergeants pose for a group photo with their leadership during the Master Sergeant releaseparty June 3, 2016, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Officials selected 5,019 of 21,504 eligible for promotionfor a 23.34 percent selection rate. The average time in grade of the selectees’ was 4.04 years and time in service was 14.59 years.The average decorations score was 11.47, United States Air Force Supervisory Examination average score was 63.08 and the aver-age board score was 378.50.

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Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charlestoncommander, responds to Airmen’s questionsduring a commander’s call June 3, 2016, atthe base theater on JB Charleston – Air Base,S.C. JB Charleston members used their smart-phones to ask anonymous questions andLyman answered the questions at the end ofthe commander’s call. For the questions hewas unable to get to, Lyman responds afterthe commander’s call by posting the answersto the base website.

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Chaplain’s CornerBy LT Greg Smith (USN Reserve Chaplain)

I recently came across some words of wisdomfrom Coach Hal Sherbeck, a football coach whosedistinguished career spanned more than 35 yearsin the high school and college ranks. When askedby a Los Angeles Times reporter what the secret ofhis success was, Sherbeck quoted an anonymouspoet saying, “Press on. Nothing in the world cantake the place of persistence. Talent will not; noth-

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From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Joint Base Charleston 628th CivilEngineer Squadron is coordinating an aerialspraying for mosquitoes at Joint BaseCharleston – Weapons Station, S.C., Friday,June 17, with a backup day of Saturday, June18.The spraying will start at least two hours

before sunset.Aerial application is only considered after

other attempts such as larvicides and ultra-low volume ground fogging of adult mosqui-toes fail to reduce biting counts. Due to therecent tropical storms and very high tides,there has been an increase in the mosquitopopulation here at the base.

The 910th Airlift Wing, Aerial SpraySquadron from Youngstown Air ReserveStation, Youngstown, Ohio, will conduct theaerial spraying using a specially-modified C-130 aircraft and Modular Aerial SpraySystems. The squadron will only be applyingU. S. Environmental Protection Agencyapproved pesticide registered for use in thestate of South Carolina. However, sensitiveindividuals should remain indoors and bee-keepers should take precautions during theapplication. While the plane will only bespraying once, the crew will be flying bothdays for training purposes.For questions about the aerial spraying,

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Aerial Spraying for mosquitoes to take place at JB Charleston – Weapons Station

By First Lt. Ryan Hirschler628 ABW/JA

On June 7, 2016, South Carolina GovernorNikki Haley signed H.3147, a tax cut for mil-itary retirees, into law. The tax benefits forveterans who receive military retirement paywill phase in gradually over five years. By2020, an individual taxpayer filing in SouthCarolina may deduct up to $17,500 of theirmilitary retirement income from their totalSouth Carolina taxable income. This deduc-tion increases to $30,000 once the retireereaches age 65. Surviving spouses receivingmilitary retirement income attributable totheir deceased spouses will also be able toclaim this tax credit.Beginning in 2016, the deduction for single

retirees under the age of 65 will be $5,900,and the value of the deduction will increaseby $2,900 per year until it reaches $17,500 in2020. For retirees 65 or older, the deductionwill start at $18,000 and increase by $3,000

per year until it reaches $30,000 in 2020. Formarried taxpayers who file a joint federalincome tax return, the deduction will be cal-culated separately as though they had notfiled a joint return, so that each individual'sdeduction will be based on the same individ-ual's retirement income and earned income.For example, a Master Sergeant who

retires with 20 years of service and claimingno additional income could potentially see hisSouth Carolina income tax liability drop from$700 per year to $0. A retired LieutenantColonel with 20 years of service could see herSouth Carolina tax liability fall from $2,500to $1,200 per year, and further to $360 peryear once she turns 65. Individuals who drawtheir military pensions in South Carolina andcontinue to work could realize potential taxsavings of $1,200 prior to age 65 and $2,100per year once they reach 65. This new lawwill affect an estimated 60,000 militaryretirees or their surviving spouses currentlyliving in South Carolina.

South Carolina military retireesreceive tax exemption

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ners of the Air Force Association's Von KarmanAward. This award is given to the team or individ-uals for the most outstanding contribution toNational Defense in the field of science and engi-neering relating to aerospace activity. This year'srecipient is the Transport Isolation System (TIS)Team. This team leveraged expertise from HQAMC and all three Air Force Wings (628 ABW,

437 AW, 315 AW) at Joint Base Charleston, whiledeveloping, testing, and fielding the DoD's onlycapability to safely transport up to 8 infectiouspatients while actively giving care aboard a C-17or C-130. Congratulations to the entire team on this well-

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Involuntary Administrative Discharges (May 2016)Mr. Robert Yancey - Discharge Clerk, 628 ABW/JAThe below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were involuntarily dis-

charged for conduct that demonstrated a lack of potential for further serv-ice. Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less thanfully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive edu-cational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill.The three types of service characterizations that can be received upondischarge are: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General), andUnder Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC). An Honorableservice characterization means the member has generally met the AirForce standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. Eachmember should strive to meet and exceed the standards of acceptable per-formance and conduct in order to receive an Honorable discharge. AnUnder Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization is war-ranted when significant negative aspects of an Airman’s conduct or per-formance of duty outweigh positive aspects of the Airman’s militaryrecord. The least favorable involuntary administrative discharge is anUnder Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) service characteri-zation. A discharge with a UOTHC service characterization reflects thata member’s personal conduct fell significantly below acceptable militarystandards. Members receiving a service characterization of less than anHonorable discharge may find their veteran’s benefits denied either inwhole or in part and may face substantial prejudice when applying forcivilian employment.

437 MXS – A Senior Airman was discharged for minor disciplinaryinfractions after receiving an Article 15 while deployed, four Letters ofReprimand, three Letters of Counseling, and a Letter of Admonishmentfor several unauthorized absences by failing to go to the appointed placeof duty at the time prescribed, dereliction of duties, and being disrespect-ful to non-commissioned officers. The member received an UnderHonorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprivesthe member of substantially all service connected benefits such as theMontgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s) (May 2016)A1C Katie Cooper - Military Justice Paralegal, 628 ABW/JAThe below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were offered and accept-

ed nonjudicial punishment (NJP) pursuant to Article 15 of the UCMJ inthe month of May. Airmen offered NJP by their commander may eitheraccept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt orinnocence as well as the appropriate punishment, or decline the NJP anddemand a trial by court martial. The punishments that can be imposed asa part of NJP depend on the rank of the accused airman and the com-mander who will impose punishment, but can be as much as a reductionin rank to E1, 30 days correctional custody, forfeiture of ½ of onemonth’s pay per month for 2 months, 60 days restriction, 45 days extraduties, and a reprimand.

628 SFS – A Staff Sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for vio-lation of Article 86, failure to go. Punishment consisted of reduction tothe grade of Senior Airman, suspended, forfeiture of $200.00 pay, 2 daysextra duty, and a reprimand.

437 AMXS – A Staff Sergeant received nonjudicial punishment forviolation of Article 92, failure to obey a lawful general order. The mem-ber wrongfully ingested hemp oil. Punishment consisted of reduction tothe grade of Senior Airman, forfeiture of $1,241.00 pay per month for 2months, suspended, and a reprimand.

437 APS – A Senior Airman received nonjudicial punishment for vio-lation of Article 111, driving while intoxicated. Punishment consisted ofreduction to the grade of Airman, with reduction below Airman FirstClass suspended, 15 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

Courts-Martial (May 2016)Capt Nicole ProvoChief of Military Justice, 628 ABWAirmen of Joint Base Charleston who are convicted at a special or

general court martial are considered to have a federal conviction.Sentences at a special court-martial can be up to one year in jail, a BadConduct Discharge (or a dismissal for Officers), reduction in grade to E-1 for enlisted members, and forfeiture of 2/3rds pay per month for 12months. Sentences at a general court-martial vary widely according tothe charged crimes. A general court-martial, if the accused is convictedof the appropriate crime, can sentence a member to the maximum pun-ishment authorized by the UCMJ based on the crime for which the mem-ber was convicted, up to and including life in prison, or even death, ifauthorized for that offense.

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The Patriot • June 17 - 30, 201610 JB CHS NEWS

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

Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified.For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406.

NOTICE: Some A&FRC classes may be held at different loca-tions, due to building renovations during the month of January.Please call 843-963-4406 to register and for clarification on whereeach class is being held.

June 21/ My New Space: 21 JUN, 1500-1630. This mandatory

workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of thedorm that addresses tips for financial success.

June 28/ VA Disability Claims Workshop: 28 JUN, 0800-1400.

The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. Members (who do not have a copy of their medicalrecords) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. Thisletter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’sFriday workshop that you plan to attend.

/ Heart Link – Jb Charleston Spouse Orientation: 28JUN, 1700-2000. Military spouses learn about the Air Forcemission, culture, traditions, military language, andbenefits/services while making new friends!

July 1 or 22/ VA Disability Claims Workshop: 1 or 22 JUL, 0800-

1400. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and fil-ing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their med-ical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. Thisletter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’sFriday workshop that you plan to attend

July 5/ TSP – What’s In It For Me? : 5 JUL, 1500-1630. Learn

what the TSP is and what it isn't. Discover how to make thebest of your money and what options you have.

July 6/ Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings: 6 JUL,

0830-1130 or 27 JUL, 1300-1600. Retiring service members

can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior toDOS. And a separating service member can receive pre-sepa-ration counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is thefirst step in the process to making you “career ready” to leavethe service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior toattending the Transition GPS Workshop.

/ Educational Opportunities Counseling: 6, 13, or 20JUL, 1300-1630. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with anexpert who will help you reach your educational goals.

July 7-8/ Career Technical Training Track: 7-8 JUL, 0800-1600.

Workshop designed to define technical career goals, identifyrequired credentials and training opportunities and more.

July 12/ Troops to Teachers: 12 JUL, 1000-1130. Receive coun-

seling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spous-es transition into a new teaching career.

/ Ditch Debt & Start Saving: 12 JUL, 1500-1630. Learnhow to finally get out of debt and start saving!

July 13/ Ready, Set, Parent: 13 JUL, 0900-1130. This course

provides useful tips for expectant parents, while helping themto understand the importance of budgeting for their new addi-tion. Additionally, parents receive a FREE bundle for eachexpected baby!

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

Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JBCharleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified.For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480.

June 20/ VA Disability Claim Workshop: 6 or 20 JUN, 0800-

1300. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From0800-0930, the VA representative will provide a DisabilityBriefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a Medical RecordsReview/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed toattend either sessions or the session most relevant to their cur-rent situation.

June 21 or 28/ Resume Writing & Cover Letter: 14, 21, or 28 JUN

(Tuesdays), 1100-1300. Join this workshop and learn thebasics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

June 22 or 29/ Interviewing: 15, 22, or 29 JUN, (Wednesdays), 1100-

1300. Join this workshop and learn some tips and techniquesfor a successful interview!

June 27/ The Anacondas In Life: 27 JUN, 1030-1130. Join this

workshop and learn how to defeat the obstacles that hold youback from your dreams and potential.

July 5, 12, 19 or 26/ Resume Writing & Cover Letter: 5, 12, 19, or 26 JUL

(Tuesdays), 1100-1300. Join this workshop and learn thebasics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

July 5/ Renting Your New Space: 5 JUL, 1430-1600. Are you

moving out of the dorm? Attend this financial preparednessclass to prepare for the expenses of living off base. This classis recommended for service members moving out of the dorm.

July 6, 13, 20 or 27/ Interviewing For Success: 6, 13, 20, or 27 JUL,

(Wednesdays), 1100-1300. Join this workshop and learn some

tips and techniques for a successful interview!

July 6-8/ Funancial Summer Day Camp: 6-8 JUL, 0800-1630.

Children (5-12 years of age) will learn and explore in thefields of entrepreneurship, finance, savings, being wise con-sumers and life skills lesson.

July 7, 14, 21 or 28/ Navigating Federal Employment: 7, 14, 21, or 28 JUL

(Thursdays), 1100-1300. Join this workshop and learn how tonavigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

July 11-15/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Gps) Workshop:

11-15 JUL, 0800-1630. This mandated 5-day workshop pre-pares service members for transition to civilian life. Spousesare welcome to attend all sessions on a space available basis.

July 11-15/ VA Disability Claim Workshop: 11 or 25 JUL, 0800-

1300. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From0800-0930, the VA representative will provide a DisabilityBriefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a Medical RecordsReview/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed toattend either sessions or the session most relevant to their cur-rent situation.

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