06-18-2010 Airlift Dispatch

Dispatch AIRLIFT

Vol. 49, No. 24

628th Air Base Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles

Final respects to a fallen comrade The remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Steve Theobald are transported down the main thoroughfare of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., mid-morning June 18, 2010, as the Airmen lining the street salute the fallen comrade. The journey to a final resting place was made from the Middle East by way of Dover Air Force Base, Del., where the remains were meticulously prepared for military burial by the Mortuary Affairs Operations Center. U.S. Army honor guard members from Fort Jackson, S.C., received the remains upon arrival to JB CHS.

DOS ROLLBACK

COUNTDOWN

End strength requires early separations

13 days until new PT regs take effect

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Worldwide departures Cargo moved (tons) (Jan. 1 to June 17, 2010)

9,559 47,901

Active duty deployed Reservists deployed (As of June 11, 2010)

383 161

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COMMENTARY

Airlift Dispatch • June 18, 2010

Col. John Wood 437th Airlift Wing commander

Last Friday, I stood on the flightline as the family of Army Sgt. Steve Theobald arrived to receive him and take him to his final resting place. I greeted his parents and there were no right words to say; no unique wing commander phrase.

A special Army team arrived to perform the transfer from the aircraft to the hearse.

They were remarkably sharp. Your Air Force leadership stood in honor in service dress, and as we looked around, we saw our aerial port team, led by Senior Master Sgt. Scott Vendrely, lined up perfectly. The driver of the lead security forces car stepped out of his vehicle - his personal way to honor the fallen.

Chief master sergeants, colonels and squadron commanders were present - all of us ensuring everything for which we were responsible went perfectly, and each of us wanting to do more. In my year at Joint Base Charleston, I've greeted the vice president, numerous four-star generals and celebrities, but this time was different. The entire airfield was completely and absolutely quiet. Airmen and civilians stood silently, knowing someone had given his life defending our nation.

When the crew unlocked the latch to the airplane's bay door, the sound was eerily loud.

We watched the family stand by their son, brother and uncle - his body draped in our American flag. Each of us watched as Father Boscoe prayed with them. Each of us wished we could do more, say more, accomplish anything more. Each of us wanted to know his personal story.

We stood silently, honored to be there watching, as more than 30 minutes passed. We

Photo by James M. Bowman

The remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Steve Theobald are transported down the main thoroughfare of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., mid-morning June 11, 2010, as the Airmen lining the street salute the fallen comrade. U.S. Army honor guard members from Fort Jackson, S.C., received the remains upon arrival to JB CHS.

felt totally inadequate that we couldn't do more. As we rendered our final salutes, a family member approached me and expressed sincere gratitude for all we had done and for serving our country, and I still wanted to do more.

We followed the family as they drove off the flightline, through the gate onto Hill Boulevard, and there you all were. A thousand of you. Flight suits and battle uniforms.

Civilian employees and families. Active-duty and reservists. In uniform, you each rendered a final salute, and in civilian clothes you placed your hand over your heart.

It was an incredibly moving moment, a thousand of you, standing in the heat for an hour, waiting for one moment to say farewell and honor a fallen soldier, our brother-inarms, and his family. You honored his family in a powerful way no single person could do alone, and I sincerely thank you.

Continuing to strengthen the nuclear enterprise

By Chief Master Sgt. James A. Roy Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force WASHINGTON – At the top of the list of Air Force priorities is continuing to strengthen the nuclear enterprise. Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to meet some nuclear enterprise warriors at places like F.E. Warren, Minot and Kirtland Air Force Bases.

For Airmen not in the nuclear enterprise, it is an eyeopening experience to visit these locations. These Airmen have unique working conditions, like driving for hours on end to reach their remote duty locations, stringent security checks just to enter work and a rigorous inspection schedule. They also have the added responsibility of making sure they are certified to work in the

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However, the most demanding challenge is the need for perfection.

Airmen have been providing strategic deterrent for more than 50 years. They have shown that perfection is not only achievable, it's the standard. This precision requires nuclear Airmen to follow checklists and technical orders to document deficiencies in day-to-day activities or through the inspection process. Precision must be the standard because these are the most powerful weapons in our nation's arsenal.

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It is clear there's an individual responsibility for mission success. These Airmen's missions don't dominate the news like the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. They go about their mission every day in a quiet, professional manner, just like the Airmen before them, in support of the nuclear deterrence mission.

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COMMENTARY

Airlift Dispatch • June 18, 2010

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Tis' the season ... and other tales to PCS by

By Lt. Col. Robert Neal 437th Aerial Port Squadron commander There are signs all around telling us summer has arrived in Charleston, like the number of assignments flowing through the system to start the 2010 permanent change of station season.

As I, like many others here, begin the PCS process, I find myself reflecting on some of the truisms associated with embarking on a PCS that I have developed during my moves. Any PCS creates stories, beliefs or myths associated with the move. Some stories are funny and others not so funny. Below are just a few of my stories, beliefs and myths I want to share with you.

First off, a little advice - I strongly recommend not buying new furniture while you are still in the military.

You are better off buying used furniture and saving the money to purchase new furniture when you retire. The commercial household goods industry strives to minimize damage to household goods, and I have had numerous carriers perform fantastically over the years; however, it is tough to overcome the laws of physics.

When objects are placed closely together in a confined space and you add movement from an external source, there are going to be rubs, cracks, dents, scratches, etc.

After a couple of moves, you soon find your new furniture resembling the furniture you could have bought at less than half the price.

Case in point is the new bedroom set I purchased during my third assignment. Six moves after the purchase, I

worth repeating

“Any PCS creates stories, beliefs or myths associated with the move. Some stories are funny and others not so funny.”

Lt. Col. Robert Neal 437th Aerial Port Squadron commander

have a dresser drawer that does not work anymore due to a broken bracket on the bottom of the drawer, and I still cannot find a replacement part to fix it.

While we are on the topic of buying new items, I have also discovered you should never purchase a vehicle you are not willing to sell. Most everyone enjoys riding around in a nice, new vehicle. It always seems that at the time you start enjoying your vehicle you get orders to some location where you cannot, or should not, bring it. My personal example of this observation is as follows.

During my first PCS move, I bought a brand new Ford Mustang 5.0 convertible right before I graduated from college. It was my dream car and worked well for the weather and road conditions in Louisiana. I joined the military about seven months later and received my PCS

orders to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, not a good location for a rear-wheel drive convertible sports car.

Ultimately, I had to make the tough decision to sell my vehicle instead of placing it in long-term storage. If you purchase your dream vehicle, enjoy it to the utmost for as long as you can. Just remember, when you purchase your vehicle you may have to sell it in the not-toodistant future in order to PCS. With a PCS comes a fair amount of stress. There are numerous appointments to attend, paperwork to drop off, household goods to be picked up and reservations to be made, just to name a few of the tasks associated with the move. Do not add to the stress by rushing to arrive at the next assignment.

If you are driving, keep in mind the Air Force gives you a number of days to make the drive. Take those days. This is probably the best time to unwind as you leave your last job and before you begin your new one.

Rushing to your next assignment creates added stress for you and your family with long days in the vehicle. You will find the trip from one assignment to the next is one of the few times during your career you will have minimal job responsibilities, so enjoy that time.

From what I've learned and for all of you going through the PCS cycle, I wish you the best of luck as you head off to your new assignment. Hopefully, your stories associated with a PCS are pleasant ones.

Regardless, remember to occasionally take a deep breath and enjoy the adventure of moving, because each new move is a brand new adventure.

DIAMOND TIPS Responsibility leads to a safer future

By Master Sgt. Shannon Wells 437th Aerial Port Squadron additional duty first sergeant

Personal grooming standards We all generally like to keep some degree of individuality, but for those of us in the Air Force, there is basic guidance for hair that must be followed.

Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Table 1.5, Line 1, states "hair, overall standard (men and women) will be clean, well-groomed and neat." That's a pretty broad and basic statement, but reading over the lines which follow will guide you a little further into "the forest."

To avoid the lengthy synopsis, if your hair looks like you just auditioned for "American Idol," it probably won't fly in the Air Force. So, the next time you're at a barbershop or beauty salon, you should think twice before choosing the latest fad hairstyle.

Please read and heed AFI 36-2903, Table 1.5, and avoid an unpleasant run-in with someone who already has.

By Stu Wyatt 628th Air Base Wing safety office

During Year of the Air Force Family, an emphasis has been placed on celebrating, communicating and educating each other, not just within our immediate family, but in our military family as well.

Keeping each other safe, looking out for one another and making smart decisions has been a strong emphasis during this campaign. It all boils down to being more responsible.

Responsibility doesn't stop at the door of your workplace or the door of your home; it's just as important when you turn the key in your ignition.

In our daily operations, operating private motor vehicles is simply a fact of life, however for some, it proves disastrous. In 2009 there were 33,963 traffic deaths. While this is a terrible number, it was the lowest death toll on the highways since 1954. This reduction reflects the efforts of countless automotive engineers who build safety devices in automobiles, highway engineers who build safer barriers, police officers who enforce the laws and responsible drivers who follow the rules. Short of building a car that is immobile, without responsible drivers, vehicle fatalities would continue to climb.

Responsible drivers follow the rules and ensure those in their vehicle follow them as well. Responsible drivers wear seatbelts, refrain from the use of alcohol while driving and follow the speed limit. Responsible drivers allow two seconds or more of space between their vehicle and the driver ahead of them and do not drive while tired or mad to avoid accidents. However, not everyone is a responsible driver.

Irresponsible drivers follow too closely to the vehicle ahead of them, text or use a cell phone while driving or drink and drive. They drive aggressively, cut people off in traffic, speed excessively and fail to wear seatbelts. You, as a responsible driver, have to take other drivers actions into account.

As a driver you have limited choices when faced with an irresponsible driver, first and foremost you change your own speed - slow down or even speed up depending on the circumstances. Don't be baited into road rage. Take a breath and think about if it was your own mother in the other car.

If you see a drunk driver, try to slow down and stay behind them if following them or, if they are coming your way, slow down and be ready to make an evasive maneuver. As soon as possible you should contact law enforcement.

You can't always avoid an accident, but if you are responsible it will significantly reduce the probability of you being in a mishap.

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NEWS

Airlift Dispatch • June 18, 2010

Officials announce plans for third DOS rollback RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air Force officials announced June 8 plans for a third enlisted date of separation rollback with a mandatory DOS of Aug. 31, 2010.

This program is part of an overall effort by the Air Force to maintain a quality enlisted force and meet the congressionally mandated end strength.

Under the third DOS rollback, Airmen with fewer than 14, or more than 20 years of service must separate no later than Aug. 31, or retire no later than Sept. 1 if they possess a code preventing their re-enlistment.

Airmen separated or retired under the DOS rollback are authorized transition assistance benefits that include 180 days of extended medical care for themselves and their families, and an ID card permitting base commissary and exchange privileges for two years.

Those separated with more than six years, but less than 20 years total active service are eligible for one-half the amount of separation pay, but they must sign an Individual Ready Reserve agreement to serve for a minimum three years.

Those declining to serve in the IRR will be ineligible for separation pay.

Air Force officials will not recoup unearned portions of education assistance funds, special pay, bonuses or other monetary incentives under the DOS Rollback Program.

Additionally, most Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits will not be impacted; however, the transferability of benefits to depend-

ents may be affected. Airmen should consult their local education centers or the VA concerning transferability.

Airmen with more than 20 years of service who are affected by the DOS rollback must request a retirement date via the Virtual Military Personnel Flight.

Air Force officials said the third enlisted DOS rollback will allow leaders to manage the force and strategically balance skills and abilities in the midst of a 15-year high for retention.

In November, officials announced plans to conduct an April 30 DOS rollback for enlisted members. A second rollback was announced in March with a mandatory DOS rollback of June 30. The third rollback will also accelerate the U.S. Air Force graphic/Nick Medrano date of separation for Airmen, based on their Air Force officials announced June 8 plans for a third enlisted date of years of service and re-enlistment eligibility or separation rollback with a mandatory DOS of Aug. 31, 2010. This proassignment availability codes. gram is part of an overall effort by the Air Force to maintain a quality As with the June 30 rollback, commanders are enlisted force and meet the congressionally mandated end strength. allowed to conduct early consideration under the Selective Re-enlistment Program for Airmen who pulled by members of the AFPC separations branch. possess select re-enlistment codes and meet the rollback proFor more information, visit the Air Force Personnel gram criteria, Air Force Personnel Officials said. Any person- Center personnel services website and enter "DOS rollback" nel-related actions by commanders must be accomplished in the search engine or call the Total Force Service Center at before June 24, when the roster of affected Airmen will be 800-525-0102. (AFNS)

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Professional military education reaches to the masses at JB CHS

By Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs In the 21st century Air Force, cyberspace is filled with information options.

A trickle of available sites has quickly turned into a flood over the years, from Communities of Practice, Air Force public websites and the Air Force Portal, to a growing list of social networking sites.

The possible topics are nearly endless, and the search results just come close, eating away at the minutes in a day to shift through them all.

So, what about professional military education opportunities? What happens when a member of Joint Team Charleston is looking for information on that?

Run a quick search of the World Wide Web, and a few definitions and articles turn up, as well as a few links to the Air University website. The Air Force Portal will send browsers filtering through a variety of different links.

To combat the confusion which results from the Web, a senior noncommissioned officer at Joint Base Charleston is taking a stand.

Who needs professional military education? Just about everyone, according to Master Sgt. Donny Leydig, career assistance advisor at JB CHS, including civilians.

With his help, individuals looking to find their way through the labyrinth of choices and land on a firm foundation have a solid option. The master sergeant with experience who in four Air Force career fields has developed a one-stop shop for PME needs.

"We all need education," he said. "Any professional education that a member can get will only better their career. It will only better the individual at work and in personal life."

Enlisted PME has received much attention from the top tiers of leadership across the Air Force, said Sergeant Leydig.

"It kind of all got started with the Air Force because we had promoted people so fast to staff sergeant that there is a big long gap between staff and [technical sergeant]," he said.

The current state enlisted NCOs are in means there are unexpected gaps between more longstanding PME courses, such as Airmen Leadership School and Air Force NCO and Senior NCO Academies.

The solution was to stand up intermediate courses, which would occur between the other education intervals, said Sergeant Leydig.

"They're finding out that they're not getting this PME, so, the command chiefs all got together and said we need to do some type of class in between this," he said.

Such new courses now offered to Airmen at Charleston include: • Airman Professional Enhancement Seminar • NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar • Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar • Professional Military Writing A visit to Joint Base Charleston's Professional Enhancement Center's Community of Practice site allows a viewer to browse the courses for additional information and easily register for an available course.

Some of the courses are currently dictated by Air Force instruction but are not all mandatory to attend. Sergeant Leydig strongly encourages Joint Team Charleston members to bookmark the COP site and check it periodically for schedule openings.

With an overwhelming demand for courses, classes quickly fill, but Sergeant Leydig said he allows enjoys working with individuals to help them get into a course.

"My biggest passion is people. I like to help people," he said. "I like to make sure people understand what they have earned while they're in the military."

Sergeant Leydig has also filled the COP with timely information and links for a range of career development topics, from education and training, to promotions, retraining, assignments and separation.

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Family members can help keep each other safe this summer By 1st Lt. Kathleen Ferrero Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – He walked past two Airmen operating a dump truck.

Minutes later, one Airman accidentally crushed the other to death with the truck's tail gate.

The ensuing investigation marked the first time in Master Sgt. Kenyon Luthi's safety career that he discovered how important his job is.

"Having been there moments before it happened, and then seeing what these guys meant to each other -- they hung out four or five days a week, and both were married and had kids -- that was hard," said Sergeant Luthi, an AMC Ground Safety Inspector. "(With the investigation), we had to come up with something of value," he said. "It had to mean something. Not Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian E. Christiansen just for the family members, but for Air Force officials are celebrating National people working in the same conditions. Safety Month this month by combining it with Now it's a part of formal training for Year of the Air Force Family and including civil engineer folks." family members in the effort to prevent acciMaking lessons count and applying dents during summertime, when mishaps tend to spike. sound risk management decisions is everyone's responsibility.

That's why the Air Force is celebratstop that from happening." ing National Safety Month this month by He said focusing on three things can combining it with Year of the Air Force help prevent accidents this summer: drive Family and including family members in safely; drink responsibly; and play intellithe effort to prevent accidents during sum- gently. mertime, when mishaps tend to spike.

Private motor vehicle accidents are the "The Air Force needs our help to keep number one killer of Airmen, Sergeant our Airmen safe," said the wife of a staff Luthi said. sergeant during an Air Force Safety Center "With driving, it's about control," he video. "We as family members should said. "Drive at a reasonable amount of influence our Airmen's behavior where the speed, so you'll be able to react better to a risk is greatest: when they are off duty." dangerous situation."

By combining National Safety Month With mishaps involving alcohol, the with Year of the Air Force Family, offipeople involved are "almost always hurt or cials are hoping to drive safety lessons killed because there was no plan home through involving key spouse involved," Sergeant Luthi said. groups and using other initiatives.

"They have a good idea of what they're "We're asking family members to be going to do when they go out. They just involved with active duty members' don't plan to get themselves out of a bad awareness of safety -- traffic, seat belts, situation," he said. drinking and driving, all issues killing our Summer is the perfect time to get out Airmen," said Mark Erpelding, the AMC and play, but this can easily lead to injury, Ground Safety Division Chief. "If they're he said. Have fun; just eliminate unnecesinvolved, they may be able to interject and sary risk. (AFNS)

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Photos by Airman 1st Class Lauren Main

Isaac Moore and his family admire two Corvettes at the base car show on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 12, 2010. The two cars were in one of 10 categories at the car show, which included muscle cars, trucks and classics. More than 90 entries were submitted from car enthusiasts around South Carolina.

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Consider the heat

By Staff Sgt. Shane Ellis 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Temperatures and heat indexes are predicted to remain extreme during the day for the remainder of the week. Please take some time and review the heat stress guidance information below and remember to use caution throughout the summer when working or exercising outdoors.

Heat Stress Symptoms: Heat stress symptoms include muscle cramps, headache, dizziness and nausea.

Heat Stress First Aid: Remove to shaded area, loosen clothing, drink cool water, cool body with water.

To Avoid Heat Stress: 1. Replace salt by eating 3 meals a day. Do not take salt tablets.

2. Medication and illness may affect how your body takes the heat.

3. Workers with heat injury history are at a higher risk.

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Airlift Dispatch • June 18, 2010

'Spirit of Berlin' makes presence felt at air show Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs BERLIN – The Air Force showed off its newest, most flexible cargo aircraft during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences from June 8 to 13.

The C-17 Globemaster III was one of the Air Force's main attractions during the Berlin Air Show, one of the premier events of its type in the world, boasting 1,153 exhibitors from 47 countries, including the United States.

"We are excited to be here," said Maj. Matthew Tinker, 17th Airlift Squadron mission commander and instructor pilot from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. "It's fun to work with the German military. They're great people, cooperative and very friendly. It is a pleasure to show off our airplane."

Thirteen people flew in the C-17 named "Spirit of Berlin" to showcase the aircraft's capabilities.

The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift, aerial delivery missions and can

also transport litters and ambulatory care patients during aeromedical evacuations.

"We just answer their questions and describe the aircraft system," Major Tinker said. "It's fun watching everyone and see their wide-eye look in their face. They are just amazed on how big the aircraft is and how much it can carry."

According to Capt.

Lloyd Richardson, 16th Airlift Squadron director of staff and aircraft commander, the crew's partici- Visitors line up to see the C-17 Globemaster III "Spirit of Berlin" from Joint Base Charleston, pation here is a chance to S.C., during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 highlight the aircraft. at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport.

"This is a unique opporMajor Tinker said it takes a lot of planning to carry out tunity," Captain Richardson said. "We are humbled to be chosen. What a wonderful opportunity to show off the this type of mission, such as taking the crew and the right U.S. Air Force's air power and to bolster relations with equipment, but it all wouldn't be made possible without the team working together. such a prominent NATO ally."

"The teamwork is excellent," he said. "I'm amazed that Philip Murphy, even in difficult circumstances, they get things done.

United States Everybody is happy to accommodate the visitors. The airAmbassador to crew works well together." the Federal Republic of Germany, meets with Air Force aircrew during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition.

Tech. Sgt. Shane Spradlin, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., ushers people into the C-17 Globemaster III "Spirit of Berlin" during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 at the BerlinSchoenefeld Airport.

Maj. Mike Stratton, 317th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., talks about the C-17 Globemaster III’s cockpit to a visitor during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport.

Visitors line up to see the C-17 Globemaster III’s cockpit during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport.

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New systems make military moves more efficient WASHINGTON – With the busiest season for permanent-change-of-station moves under way, officials at U.S. Transportation Command are encouraging servicemembers to take advantage of new systems designed to make the process more convenient and efficient.

Transcom launched the new Personally Procured Move, or PPM, system to better compensate servicemembers who personally move their household goods on military orders, said Dolly Davidson, a change management outreach specialist at Transcom. PPM replaced the old "Do It Yourself," or DITY, move system.

Under PPM, servicemembers can receive up to 95 percent of what it would cost the government to move their goods using a commercial carrier. They can hire a commercial mover if they choose, move some or all of their goods themselves, and pocket any savings they receive.

While converting to PPM, Transcom also introduced a new system, the Defense Personal Property System, to process and manage household moves.

DPS is a computerized management system for moving the household goods of military members and Defense Department civilians, Davidson explained. It automates many steps involved in military moves: pre-move counseling, scheduling, tracking, invoicing and claims-filing for

household goods shipments.

This eliminates the need for servicemembers to schedule appointments at their base to arrange their household goods moves face-to-face, she said, allowing them to make arrangements anywhere, any time.

"In DTS, you can go in 24/7, you can counsel yourself, you can put in your shipment and move arrangements, and everything else is done automatically," she said. "You can do it from your laptop, from your work station, even your living room couch. And you can also track your shipments online, too."

And unlike the legacy paper-based system it replaces, DPS is equipped to process moves servicemembers make themselves – which constitute the vast majority of moves.

Aside from convenience, DPS is a big money-saver for the government, not only reducing PCS processing costs, but also generating lower cost estimates from many moving companies, said Roland Amos, chief of the DPS functional and requirements branch at Transcom.

That's a big factor for the military, which spends about $2 billion a year for more than 550,000 household moves, Transcom reported.

With all these factors in DPS' favor, Transcom officials are encouraged by the dramatic increase in its use since the Personally Procured Move rollout.

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Now, Davidson added, with the legacy system expected to remain operational until December along with DPS, her mission is to encourage servicemembers to choose DPS to process their moves. With more than half of annual moves occurring between May and August, Davidson is particularly interested in getting that word out now.

"We really want them to understand the advantages, and why it's best for them," she said.

Transcom officials also encourage servicemembers to register their household-move experiences through a new online customer service survey found at http://www.move.mil. The results will be used to help the command select the best-performing moving companies for future military moves, Davidson said.

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Joint Base Charleston ho Children take a break from the sweltering heat in a cool slip and slide at the annual base picnic June 11, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The two-day annual picnic ran from June 11 to June 12 showcasing entertainment and activities from a local band, "The Blue Dogs," to slip and slides and giant inflatable jumpers for the kids.

Photos by Senior Airman Timothy Taylor

Airmen and family members wait their turn to try the "drunken driving simulation" using beer goggles which simulate a drunken affect at the annual base picnic June 11, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th Air Base Wing safety office setup and sponsored the simulation which offered a controlled look into drunken driving and the effects alcohol has on your reaction time and motor skills.

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and family members visit a plethora of sponsored booths located throughicnic grounds during the annual base picnic at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. 2010.This two-day event hosted activities for both adults and children, from a car show and live entertainment for adults, to a free movie and sevt inflatables for children to play on.

Airmen and family members take shelter from the scorching heat to enjoy free, freshly prepared barbeque cooked by base volunteers at the annual base picnic June 11, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Activities and entertainment were not only accessible at the picnic grounds, but also spanned to the base pool and theater offering free swimming and a special family matinee at a discount price.

The 628th Security Forces Squadron K-9 section demonstrate how handlers use dogs to chase down and restrain suspects until the handler can regain control of the situation. The demonstration was initiated with a simulated firefight followed by the handler giving the command to the K-9 to take down the armed suspect.

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16 Airlift Dispatch • June 18, 2010 In-flight emergency safely managed by C-130 crew Joint Base Balad, Iraq – After overcoming multiple mechanical problems, a C-130H Hercules crew from 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron safely landed their aircraft with 34 passengers aboard June 9.

The four-engine tactical airlifter was dispatched from Joint Base Balad to transport passengers on a half-hour flight from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil, Iraq.

After reaching an altitude of 12,000 feet on the climb out of Baghdad, loadmasters Senior Airmen John Pittman and Kevin Tidd reported a severe hydraulic leak to Capt. Matt Mansell, the aircraft commander.

Several gallons of caustic hydraulic fluid sprayed into the air inside the cabin before 1st Lt. Brian Fedor, the co-pilot, could shut off the pumps. Crewmembers helped passengers don emergency oxygen hoods to protect their eyes and respiratory system from the caustic mist.

Lt. Col. Maurice Young, a flight surgeon from the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron who was flying with the crew, provided first aid to the passengers who had been most affected by the leak.

The aircrew determined that the leak was from the primary hydraulic system, which operates the landing gear, flaps, brakes and nose wheel steering, as well as providing half of the flight-control power.

Staff Sgt. Jason Carlton, a flight engineer, referenced his emergency checklists and used manual procedures to lower the landing gear and flaps in preparation for landing.

Initial problems lowering the landing gear raised concerns that there had also been a leak in the emergency nose gear extension system and emergency brakes. The aircrew was able to confirm the gear was down and locked, and the aircraft was safe to land.

Captain Mansell and his crew brought the aircraft to a successful landing at JB Balad, with only partial power to the flight controls and no anti-skid braking.

Passengers were evaluated by medical care providers from the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group and released. A second C-130 from the 777 EAS flew the passengers to their destination in Erbil.

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Since their arrival in Guatemala, JTFBravo members have worked closely with members of the Guatemalan military and CONRED (the Guatemalan equivalent of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency) to bring aid to areas most in need.

"The Guatemalans have been working shoulder-to-shoulder with us," said Army Warrant Officer Ken Roqhuett, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment pilot. "Although we speak different languages and come from different backgrounds, at the end of the day we're able to come together to plan and execute our missions."

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On May 22, 1968, these men were aboard a C-130A Hercules on an evening flare mission over northern Salavan province, Laos.

Fifteen minutes after the aircraft made a radio call, the crew of another U.S. aircraft observed a large ground fire near the last known location of Colonel Mason's aircraft.

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Since late 1973, the remains of 927 Americans killed in the Vietnam War have been accounted for and returned to their families. With the accounting of these Airmen, 1,719 service members still remain missing from the conflict. (AFNS)

Airmen missing from Vietnam War identified WASHINGTON – Department of Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office officials announced June 11 that the remains of nine service members, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been accounted for and returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

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Scholarship deadline July 1: Charleston Club Members and their families have the opportunity to submit an entry to vie for one of the 25 Air Force Club scholarship awards being offered this year Current Air Force Club members and their family members who have been accepted by or are enrolled in an accredited college or university for entry during the fall of 2010 term as a part-time or full-time student are eligible to submit an application. To enter, applicants are asked to write and submit a 500 words or less essay on "What does it mean to be a part of the Air Force Family." All submissions must arrive at the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office in Bldg. 322 by close-of-business Thursday, July 1. For complete submission requirements and an online scholarship application, visit the Club's website at www.afclubs.net.

Funding change to testing: Effective Nov. 20, Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) will only fund a military member's initial examination fee for each subject College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DSST (previously known as the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) and Excelsior College Examinations (ECE) exams. Due to the change, all military members taking CLEP, DSST or ECE examination on or after May 20 will be informed they will not be allowed to retest with DANTES funding, on that specific exam, if they do not obtain their desired passing score. However, re-testing will continue to be available on a personally-funded basis. Individuals who took a test prior to May 20 must retest prior to Dec. 11. For additional background and details, call 963-4579.

Records management training: Records management training is scheduled the last Tuesday of every month in the conference room of the 2nd floor in Building 302 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Members can sign up on the Enterprise Information Management website. For any questions or concerns, contact Airman 1st Class Francisco Bastian or Airman 1st Class Miguel Batista at 963-8270.

Monday National Crime Prevention Task Force: Joint Base Charleston will host a Street Smart seminar at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the base theater June 21. This interactive presentation informs audiences on tips and techniques to help reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime. This is an open event - spouses, older children, retirees, civilians and Airmen are urged to attend. For additional information, call Stu Wyatt at 963-5605 or visit http://www.ncptforce.com/ index.html.

Tuesday 2010 AMC Fit Factor: Come join the Youth Center and set a record for the most Walking Club members. The club will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Youth Center at 8 a.m. and walk one Meetings and Registrations lap around the McCombs Way Trail. This program begins June 15 Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself and will run through August 27. This is an open invitation to all to feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like or regret help reach the goal of 500 participants. For more information, conhow you act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express tact the Youth Center at 963-5684. yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering Wednesday CGO Council Blood Drive: The Company Grade Office Council for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. This is a voluntary class is hosting a Red Cross blood drive at the Fitness and Sports Center focused on helping participants manage anger and stress and learn June 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment at more effective ways of communicating their emotions. The workshop is divided into four 90 minute sessions held on consecutive www.redcrossblooddrive.org and enter sponsor code "ChasAFB." S.C. employment services: Meet with a South Carolina job serv- Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the ices representative to help in your job search and provide limited first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, resume assistance June 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Individuals seek- contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972.

Summer reading registration: The 2010 Base Library Youth ing service must register online and identify job leads before arrivSummer Reading Program is underway through Aug. 7. The theme ing at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Building 500. This this year is, "Voyage to Book Island." This program is designed to service is first-come, first-serve. Walk-ins begin at 10 a.m. Call 963encourage and improve reading skills among youth. To register for 4406 to register. the program, stop by the Base Library and pick up a summer readJuly 2 ing packet. All books in this program must be checked out from the Freedom Fest 2010: The Naval Weapons Station invites all Joint Base Charleston Airmen, civilian employees, retirees and their families to Freedom Fest 2010 on Friday, July 2. Gates open to Marrington Plantation at 5 p.m., with free admission and parking. Along with the giant fireworks display, there will be music, Last incident: June 4 245 food, face painting, an inflatable play2010 Total: 10 2009 Total: 16 saves ground, paintball, sumo suit wrestling and 2008 Total: 14 2007 Total: 8 963-2233 this year jousting tournaments. A new attraction this To volunteer, e-mail year will be hot air balloon rides. All are AADD.charleston@charleston.af.mil.

Joint Base Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Airmen encouraged to bring a blanket or beach Members receiving a Driving Under the Influence Against Drunk Driving offers chair for seating to view the fireworks. For must report to the wing commander the following free, confidential rides home. duty day in full service dress accompanied by their more information, call the Liberty Office

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base library. For more information on this and other base library programs, call 963-3320.

Palace Chase, Palace Front briefings: The new in-service recruiter, Master Sgt. Robert Denehy, will be conducting Palace Chase and Palace Front briefings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in Building 503, Room 201. Air Force Instruction 36-3205 mandates that eligible Airmen who are separating be informed about the benefits and opportunities available to them within the Reserve, such as cross training, continued service, retirement, education, medical insurance and promotion. For more information, contact Sergeant Denehy at 963-4499.

Girl Scouting on Joint Base Charleston: Girls in grades four to six, or six to seven are eligible for membership in the Girl Scout troop on JBC. Meetings are held at Building 245 on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. for fun, earning badges and getting to meet other girls. Please contact Carolyn Kolva at 743-5020 for more information.

Summer camp registration: Registration is now underway for Youth Programs' full-time program, which started June 1 and runs through Aug. 13. It is for ages 5 to 12. Camp time is from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost per child for the full-time camp is based on total family income. Registrations accepted Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the Youth Center for more information or call 963-5684.

Updates and Closures Trespassing notice: The small arms firing range is located off Arthur Drive on Range Road near the munitions operations area and explosive ordnance disposal building. Do not trespass into the surface danger zones; they are identified by posted warning signs.

Trespassing is not only illegal; it is dangerous because of gunfire.

Personnel requesting entry into firing range impact zones must contact the security forces combat arms NCO in charge at 963-1121 or via e-mail at 437sfs.catm@charleston.af.mil.

628 MDG Closure: Due to a training exercise, the 628th Medical Group will close June 24 at noon and will re-open June 28. For more information contact 1st Lt. John Bigbie at 963-6708.

Photo Studio Closure: The Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office/Multimedia Center photo studio will be closed June 21 through 25. Those needing award, biography, passport or visa photographs should plan on having them done the week following the closure. For more information, contact Dave Williams at 963-7189.

Base shredding area open: The base shredder has been repaired.

To make an appointment, contact Airman 1st Class Miguel Batista at 963-3289 or Airman 1st Class Dawn Voigt at 963-8270.

Base pool open: The base pool is now open for the summer.

Season passes are on sale at the Outdoor Recreation Center. There will be no-cost lap swimming and military training Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon. Open swimming will be Tuesdays through Sundays from noon to 7 p.m. Without a season pass, the daily entrance fee during open swim times is $2.50 per person. The ORC is also taking reservations for pool parties. Parties can be booked at the base pool for Tuesdays through Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m. with a maximum group size of 100 people. Call 963-1732 for more information.

Free pool admission for Airmen: All Airmen E-1 through E-4 now have free entrance to the base pool anytime during open swim times, which are Tuesdays through Sundays from noon to 7 p.m. The pool is closed Mondays. Call the pool office at 9633344 for additional information on pool activities and events.

Retiree activities office now at new location: The Joint Base Charleston Retiree Activities Office has moved to Building 503, Room 122. The hours of operation remain 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call 963-2228 or e-mail rao@charleston.af.mil.

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JB CHS staff sergeant keeps it cool in Middle East

By Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs SOUTHWEST ASIA – With daily temperatures averaging 100-plus degrees Fahrenheit every day, having the right kind of technical expert on hand to make sure air conditioners and related equipment are functioning properly is in high demand. One such Airman is Staff Sgt. Christopher Varnes.

Sergeant Varnes, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration craftsman with the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia, is part of a team of civil engineer Airmen who work every day maintaining heating and cooling systems as well as other systems for a deployed wing, the 380th Air Refueling Wing, of more than 1,900 people.

"When the temperatures rise, it's our job to make sure important systems and people stay cool from the blistering heat," said Sergeant Varnes, who is deployed from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. "We're usually the ones out in the heat keeping it cool for the folks working indoors. We work hard and are proud of the work we do."

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration Airmen like Sergeant Varnes are trained to complete a myriad of tasks and jobs. According to his official Air Force job description, Sergeant Varnes installs, operates, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, combustion equipment and industrial air compressors. He also naintains and repairs non-electric kitchen equipment.

Sergeant Varnes is trained to interpret drawings and schematics and install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems component as well as to install, repair, fabricate and test piping and tubing systems, the job description states. He is also trained to install, connect, trou-

bleshoot and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems controls and test equipment for proper operation such as balancing air and water in systems.

Furthermore, Sergeant Varnes maintains mandatory job knowledge is several areas to include knowing principles of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, controls, and components; combustion systems; air and water balancing; non-electric kitchen equipment; industrial air compressors. He knows how to interpret drawings and schematics and knows fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems equipment and related troubleshooting techniques.

When he first joined the military and the Air Force, Sergeant Varnes didn't know he would be where he is today doing the work he does but he is proud to serve his country.

"I'm proud to be here to do whatever I need to do to get the mission done," said Sergeant Varnes, whose hometown areas are Charleston, S.C., and Virgina Beach, Va. "Serving in the military is something I do with great pride."

The 380th ECES is a sub-unit of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. The wing is home to the KC-10 Extender, U-2 Dragon Lady, E-3 Sentry and RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft. The wing is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, air battle management, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia.

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Staff Sgt. Christopher Varnes, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration craftsman with the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, works on installing an air conditioner for the Oasis dining facility during operations for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia on Feb. 10, 2010. Sergeant Varnes is deployed from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and his hometown areas are Charleston and Virginia Beach, Va.

Have you recently deployed and would like to share your story too? Submit a first-hand account of what deployed life is like for Charleston Airmen to the Public Affairs office today and see it published on the base's website to show family and friends, complete with story and photos.

To submit your story, call 963-5608 or send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil.

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Humble beginnings, heroic ends as D-Day veteran looks back By 2nd Lt. Susan Carlson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs This is the second of a three-part series highlighting Charleston Veterans and their contributions on D-Day which will run through the month of June.

Billy Leonard is a Charlestonian through and through.

He was born and raised in Charleston and, after attending the Citadel for just six months, joined the service in 1943 at the age of 18.

"I wanted to fight! I was a small man, weighed only 126 pounds, but thought I was 10 feet tall and knew everything in the world," Mr. Leonard said.

When he saw two paratroopers at boot camp with their shiny boots and confident swagger, Mr. Leonard thought to himself, "Wow, the girls would really go for that," and joined as a new recruit for jump school.

Before he knew it, he was sent to England as a replacement in the 505th Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, the oldest parachute division in the Army, to wait and train for their next mission.

"Veterans will not have anything to do with replacements, because they don't know anything, they get you killed - you have to go on a mission before they accept you," Mr. Leonard said about the men in his new regiment.

The opportunity to prove himself came along after being in England for only a few months. He and hundreds of paratroopers from his Division would soon be scattered over the French countryside, but in the hours leading up to the amphibious attacks in Normandy, France, their orders were to wait in a British air field filled with tents.

"I didn't know what the hell we were waiting for or anything else ..." he said, but then the word finally came down. "... we were going to jump into an invasion."

At 10 p.m. local time June 5, 1944, the D-Day invasion Mr. Leonard remembers began. He boarded a C-47 Skytrain with 17 other paratroopers somewhere on the coast of England. Weighing less than all of his 150 pounds of gear and parachute, Mr. Leonard along with many others, had to be helped into the C-47.

Four hours later, they were jumping out over French territory into the darkness of the night, joining the 85th Troop Carrier Group's C-47 Skytrains carrying the 101st Army Airborne Division on a mission to clear the way to Utah beach.

"The chute popped open and everything got dead silent. When you are in parachute you do not fall, the ground comes up and hits you," Mr. Leonard said. "I couldn't see where I was, thought I was in a river and I could hear a machine gun going off in the distance."

He landed somewhat disoriented and with his parachute harness still on, we was completely helpless. Once he was able to wrestle it off, Mr. Leonard made his way to the river bank. Looking around, he was completely alone and in a hostile environment.

"I got to the bank soaking wet from the waist down,

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Billy Leonard talks about his experience during D-Day during an interview at his grocery store in downtown Charleston, S.C., June 9, 2010. D-Day was the Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944. By nightfall more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were dead or wounded, but more than 100,000 had made it ashore, securing French coastal villages. Mr. Leonard served as an Army private in the 505th Regiment with the 82nd Airborne Division.

sat down and thought, what in the world am I gonna do?

Here I am in a foreign country at 2 o'clock in the morning and it's pitch black dark."

After finally finding the majority of their team, members of the 505th Regiment made their way to SainteMère-Église and aided in the liberation of the first town in the invasion.

"We went to attack at five or six in the morning, we went into the high ground and drove the Germans out," said Mr. Leonard. "That was the first town liberated, that's when they [amphibious attacks] were hitting the beaches, and we had already taken the town."

The 505th Regiment remained in the town for three to four days, after which other American troops arrived and relieved them. For the next month the 505th continued to fight in Normandy before returning to England on July 8.

Of the 12 men in his original squad, only five were able to walk onto English soil. The casualty rate was devastating.

The time spent in England was too short, and soon they were sent back into the European theater of operations.

While fighting in Operation Market Garden in Holland, Mr. Leonard lost his friend and mentor Army Sgt. Floyd Baldry, an exemplary leader. Sergeant Baldry was killed by a German Major, and then Private Leonard shot the major in turn. Mr. Leonard still has that pistol he used to this day.

Sergeant Baldry taught him a lot of things about how to stay alive, "he took a lot of patience with me," Mr. Leonard said. He was only 24, but had the character of one far beyond his years, Mr. Leonard said. During a parade ceremony with Gen. Dwight Eisenhower in attendance, Seargent Baldry was awarded a Silver Star medal.

When Gen. James Gavin of the 82nd Airborne came to pin the medal on him, he said "I cannot accept this unless my men get the same thing, cause they deserve it as well as me," Mr. Leonard recalled.

"General Gavin got mad like the devil," Mr. Leonard said, "but sure enough, General Eisenhower said 'Give 'em all Silver Stars.'"

Operation Market Garden wasn't the end of the war for Mr. Leonard, after the loss of Sergeant Baldry, he continued on with his outfit to fight in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium.

For someone born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, snow was quite an anomaly, and all of the sudden he found himself hip-deep in snow.

"It was real cold," he said. "A man would get killed and he would freeze solid, that's how cold it was."

Dressed in summer uniforms and unable to build fires, the men dug holes in the frozen ground throughout the night in order to stay warm.

"We were on the line for about 35 days, hadn't washed our faces, hadn't dried our hands, didn't have any water, we used snow for water, didn't have hot meals, didn't have a bath, we didn't have anything," Mr. Leonard said.

Only nine of Mr. Leonard's original platoon of 50 men walked away from the battle in Belgium. Later that winter, Mr. Leonard was taken out of the conflict after a close encounter with a mortar.

While he was sleeping in a foxhole, an enemy shell was heard by his four comrades outside. Quickly they jumped in the hole to avoid the impact, but unfortunately the shell landed just above them. The four other men were killed and Leonard was knocked unconscious.

Hours later he awoke to find his legs and feet frozen and unable to move.

"They were laying on top of me ... I was underneath them, my friends saw it land in the hole and they thought everyone was dead," Mr. Leonard said.

After much cursing and yelling, his comrades were able to find him and pull him out from under the mess.

Immediately he was sent to Paris, France, for medical attention.

By the time his feet had healed, the war had ended. Mr. Leonard returned home to Charleston after working a desk job for a few months in Europe. Mr. Leonard refused rank multiple times during his Army career, both in Belgium and in France; he left a private and came home a private. A man of humble beginnings, the lowest of ranks, telling the story of heroes.

"Sergeant Baldry was a hero," he said. "I fought with a lot of heroes, but I was not one."

Today, Mr. Leonard continues to run a grocery store in downtown Charleston which he opened upon his return in 1945. He, alongside his grandson, successfully sell local vegetables in what is still known as the Vegetable Bin just off East Bay Street.

His hours spent in the shop vary from time to time, as he is now 85 years of age. If you have privilege of catching him, you may notice a silver chain around his neck, supporting a small faded coin. Take the time to ask him the story behind it, and he will gladly tell you a tale of Dutch tea, the hospitality of a queen and the misplaced parachute jump that brought them together.

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Phone: 963-2536. After duty hours, call the command post at 963-8400, emergencies only.

Catholic Services: Daily Mass is now offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Saturday - 4:15 p.m. Reconciliation; Mass; 5 p.m.; Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church.

Protestant Services: Sunday - 8 a.m. Inspirational Gospel Worship Service; 11 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service with Children’s Church. Thursday - 7 p.m. Truth Seekers Bible Study, Chapel Annex.

For information on other faith groups, call the Base Chapel at 963-2536.

Ticket office normally opens at 7 p.m. Showtime at 7:30 p.m. Admission: Adults - $4 (12 years and older) / Children - $2 (6-11 years old). / “G” Rated Movies: Children - $2 (3-11 years old). Schedule subject to change without notice. For information, call 963-3333. For further information on movie date and times visit http://www.aafes.com/ems/conus/ charleston.htm.

Friday, June 18, 7:30 p.m. & Saturday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. – IRON MAN 2 – Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow – The world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With pepper Potts, and James “Rhodey” Rhodes at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces. Rated PG-13 (sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence, and some language) 126 MINS Saturday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. – ROBIN HOOD – Cate Blanchett, Russel Crowe – “Robin Hood” chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion, a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff. Rated PG-13 (violence including intense sequences of warfare, and some sexual content) 140 MINS Friday, June 25, 7:30 p.m. – MACGRUBER – Will Forte, Kristen Wiig – Only one American hero has earned the rank of Green Beret, Navy Seal and Army Ranger. Just one operative has been awarded 16 purple hearts, 3 Congressional Medals of Honor and 7 presidential medals of bravery. And only one guy is man enough to still sport a mullet. In the 10 years since his fiancée was killed, special op MacGruber has sworn off a life of fighting crime with his bare hands. But when he learns that his country needs him to find a nuclear warhead that’s been stolen by his sworn enemy, Dieter, MacGruber figures he’s the only one tough enough for the job. Assembling an elite team of experts – Lt Dixon Piper and Vicki St. Elmo – MacGruber will navigate an army of assassins to hunt down Cunth and bring him to justice. His methods may be unorthodox. His crime scenes may get messy. But if you want the world saved right, you call in MacGruber. Rated R (strong crude and sexual content, violence, language, and some nudity) 90 MINS Saturday, June 26, 7:30 p.m. – JUST WRIGHT – Queen Latifah, Common – Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist, gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA AllStar Scott McKnight. All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtones, McKnight is instead drawn to the affections of Leslie’s gorgeous childhood friend Morgan, who has her sights on being an NBA trophy wife. Is Leslie destined to play the role of “best friend” forever or will Scott finally see that what he always wanted is right in front of him?

Rated PG (some suggestive material and brief language) 101 MINS Friday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. – LETTERS TO JULIET – Amanda Seyfried, Marcia DeBonis – When Sophie, a young American, travels to Verona, Italy she meets a group of volunteers who respond to letters written to Juliet seeking romantic advice. Sophie finds and answers a letter that has been lost for 50 years, and is stunned when its author Claire arrives in Italy with her handsome but overprotective grandson to find the finance she left decades before. Fascinated by Claire’s quest, Sophie joins them on an adventure through the beautiful hills of Tuscany searching for Claire’s long lost Lorenzo. The journey will change their lives forever, as they discover it’s never to late to find true love. Rated PG (brief rude behavior and sensual images, some language and incidental smoking) 105 MINS Saturday, July 3, 2:00 p.m. – SHREK FOREVER AFTER – Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy – After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws kingdom, what’s an ogre to do? If you’re Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man.

Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pith forks. What’s happened to this ogre’s roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a “real ogre,” Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted.

Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it’s up to Shrek to undo all he’s done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love. Rated PG (mild action, some rude humor and brief language) 93 MINS For more movie schedules, visit: http://www.aafes.com/ ems/conus/charleston.htm

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Airlift Dispatch â&#x20AC;˘ June 18, 2010

SPORTS & FITNESS

Painting a green field red

An Airman in the Commander's Fitness Challenge paintball tournament takes aim and fires across the base picnic grounds June 4, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Squadrons represented at the event included the 628th Security Forces, Logistics Readiness, Comptroller, Force Support and 437th Maintenance Squadrons as well as the 437th Operations Group.

A competitor reaches for a paintball facemask at the base picnic grounds on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 4, 2010, for protection against the high speeds the paintballs reach.

Airmen rush forward at the beginning of the paintball tournament at the base picnic grounds on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 4, 2010. The tournament was held as this month's Commander's Fitness Challenge and included eight different teams.

An Airman surrenders after taking a direct hit during the Commander's Fitness Challenge paintball tournament at the base picnic grounds June 4, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The tournament was organized by the Outdoor Recreation Center.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lauren Main

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BASE INFORMATION

First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career

By Airman 1st Class Michael Thorndike Membership Officer for the First 6 The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization is open to all pay grades from E-1 through E-6.

The volunteer opportunities listed below are just a few of many the First 6 supports and are available to all members of Joint Team Charleston. Points of contact are listed for each event, as well as links to websites to make an informed decision on which to volunteer for.

Good Neighbor Center: "Breaking the cycle of homelessness" provides transitional housing for homeless veterans. Volunteers will be preparing meals, landscaping or assisting in the office. To volunteer, contact Faye Parker at 566-9344 or visit www.thegoodneighborenter.com.

Lowcountry Orphan Relief: The Lowcountry Orphan Relief is looking for volunteers to help at their office in North Charleston. The LOR is a non-profit organization which provides support and services to local children and their families. Volunteers would be asked to assist at their facility with sorting, organizing and preparing clothing and school supplies to be given to local children. To volunteer, contact Cathy Keagy at 747-4099 or e-mail her at cathy@clfl670.org. You can also check out the website at www.lowcountryorphanrelief.com.

March of Dimes: The local division of March of Dimes is looking for volunteers. The March of Dimes' mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.

They carry out this mission through community service education, advocacy and research.

They hold a number of large events annually and are constantly involved in the community. Volunteers could be asked to do anything from administrative work at their office, to helping with auctions at black tie events. To volunteer, contact Meredith Repik at 571-1776 or e-mail her at mrepik@marchofdimes.com. For more information, visit the March of Dimes website at www.marchofdimes.org.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure: The Lowcountry Susan G. Komen for the Cure division is always in need of volunteers. They need help with administrative work and various events throughout the year. To find out what you can do to help with the fight against breast cancer, contact Taffy Tamblyn at 556-8011 or e-mail her at taffy@komenlowcountry.org. To find out more details on the opportunities, visit their website at www.komenlowcountry.org.

Beach Day: Volunteer with the Lowcountry Orphan Relief for “Beach Day” August 7 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Volunteers will enjoy a fun day of playing with children of all ages at the beach and have an opportunity to have lunch with them. To volunteer, contact Cathy Keagy with Orphan Relief at 843747-4009 or e-mail her at cathy@clf1670.org.

Hero Day at Camp Happy Days: As part of the weeklong summer camp at Camp Happy Days, there will be a one day event showcasing local heroes. All local military are welcome to come attend the event to show support and volunteer time to spend with the campers. The event is scheduled for July 7 at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton, S.C., from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Volunteers can help with set up, take down or just spend time with one of the children attending the camp. To sign up and volunteer, contact Teresa Bishop at 571-4336 ext. 26 or by e-mail at teresa@camphappydays.com. For more information, visit www.camphappydays.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters: As a local program of the Carolina Youth Development Center, the mission of BBBS is "to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth." Volunteers meet with their Little Brother or Sister either in the community or at one of the site-based programs, offering friendships through activities. Training is provided and volunteers must be at least 18. To volunteer, contact Mandy Scherer at 266-5231 or by e-mail at mtscherer@cydc.org. For more information, visit www.becomeabig.org.

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HOMES/APTS FOR RENT

Roommate needed! $500 flat a month. Brand new home in Goose Creek close to Navy Base.

For more details call Jeremy @ 843-325-7000

2000 Dodge Caravan Silver Gray $3600. Power windows/lock/cruise control/dual airbag, AM/FM/CD/ipod,towing pkg,roof rack 764-0759

For Rent; 2BR/2Bath condo; Park@Rivers Edge;new appliance+washer/dryer. 2 mi to base.$750mo. Call to view (843)345-8122

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For Rent—2BR/2Bath condo; Park @ Rivers Edge (minutes from Air Force Base) Includes washer/dryer, fireplace, enclosed porch overlooking pond. $750/mo + $750 sec deposit. Call 843-297-1791 or 314-607-0288.

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843-297-1791 or 314-607-02 4 Rent: 1800 sqft home. Whitehall S/D, 3brs, 21/2 bth, dble gar, LR/DR, fam.rm, fpl DD2 schls, pool/tennis, CAFB 5 mi. $1250.00 mo, 843-852-0747 House for rent in Liberty Hall Plantation! 3 BR/ 2BA one story with dining room, large family room, eat-in kitchen, fenced in yard, one car garage, and large master BR. Brand new carpet and freshly painted! Sandra at (843) 696-1968.

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Yard work needed? Call Ron at 478-3960

Boeing Welcome-3 br. 1 ba. brick, lg. yard, applinces, new carpet & paint. conv. to AFB, mall. I-26. No pets. $ 725+dep. (843)767-0112

Charleston Auto Storage 843 767-0112 Short/Long Term Parking. Cars, boats, bikes, RVs and ATVs. Special Military Rates. Near AFB and Navy Base

Felder Creek - Summerville 3 brm/2 ba. $1200 mo./military discount - new schools. www.goosecreekpropertymanagement.com

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Two bedroom Townhouse. One and half bath.

Ashley Villa, 10 min from Air Froce Base. $600 per month plus deposit. 843-552-6346 Roommates wanted to share 3br/2.5ba in Ladson,10min from AFB/NWS.Master BR $600 Regular BR $450.Plus util.(843)270-8879 Tony Coosaw Creek - 2100 sqft. 4BR/2.5BA, 5 miles to AFB. $1700. Ellen. 437-0001.

Rent this quaint 1200 sq/ft home, 3 bed 2 ba, nice yard, pets ok, close to all bases. $1050.

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Free Baby Bunnies to good home. Call Will or Christian 843-771-0700

Private BR/BA in 3BR Ranch incl util's. Near I26, AFB, Bosch. Wifi, 2 TV rms, cable, DVR. Fenced back yard. $580 neg. 919-889-3638

Pit Bull Puppies $300 2 boys 1 female. 6 wks old 1st shots must see!!! Call anytime leave msg 910-224-5654

3br/2 bth,Den Rm/Fenced/Vaulted Ceilngs. Dbld Grge/1733 sqft/Beautiful home @ Wescott Plantation,$1,250,plse call 843-727-5770

FREE to good home, rottie mix puppies. 6wks Have been to vet, in good health/had first shots.

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Eagles Landing roomate wanted 843-345-1489.

3 bed 2 full and 1/2bath own private bath, non smoker in walking distance to malls

Pure Breed American Bullgog 1 yr old male.

White w/brown & black stripe brindle house & crate trained 300 obo call brian @ 8432982933

4 Br, 2.5 Bath, lg Fam rm w/gas fp, eik, open floor plan, fresh paint, fireplace; wood, tile.

Lease or rent $1,500 call Betty 843-814-8792.

1143 OT Wallace Blvd, Moncks Corner. 3BD/ 1.5B; Lg yard/pool; workshop; 2car gar Berke-ley Cntry Club; $500 dep;$1000/mo. 843-278-5056 Room for rent, 11 miles from CAFB, Non-smoker. $425 per month, utilities paid, quit home.

Please call 832-4442 and leave message Roommate Needed in Goose Creek 20 mins from base. New house @ $500 flat a month. For more details call Jeremy @ 843-325-7000

BOATS/RECREATION 2005 19 foot Sea Hunt Navigator with Aluminum trailor, 115 Yamaha 4 stroke ingine with stainless steel prop, 80 pound 2009 trolling motor, depth recorder and compass, Bimini top. $12,000 obo.

Call Kim at 442-2725

MOTORCYCLES 2009 Kawasaki 250R for Sale;blacked out, Low miles,great beginner bike, $3500 obo. Call Warren at 803-394-7377

MISC ITEMS FOR SALE Washer dryer sets 275/375, stkr wahs/dryer 425, sofas and sofa sleepers 75/125, 40 dressers & chest drwrs 40/200, kitchen and dinette sets 50/200. 452-2229.

A 6 Piece Cherry Bedroom Set w/matt & box. Never used.

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Large Wood Entertainment Center fits 37" TV. lots of space for $100.00 OBO. Call 552-0989 or 327-7051 Queen P-top Matt. and Box Set NEW in Plastic. $125…Full also available.

696-5712 Can deliver Ibanez RX40 blue electric guitar for sale. $150.00. Call Emily at (702)818-9825. Case is included.

Flag Display Case 26 3/4 X 19 X 3 1/4, back removable, meet at NWS Exchange. TALLGIRAFFE876@GMAIL.COM free Couch, brown bomber leather $450 OBO. Scrollsaw, Delta 40-150 15" w/blades $35, call 843-819-3226, can email pictures IPod Touch 64Gb $300 (retail $400) Bamboo Graphics Pad & software $50 (ret $100) PC or Mac ........ Eugene 843-425-0988

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New Sedona Wall Sconce, (Southern Living Catalog), $35, 2 White Wicker Hanging lamps $25. For info, please call 843-452-6163.

Sofa and Loveseat. New in package Must Sell $350. Call 696-5712 Can Deliver.

Black Granite Countertop Bathroom Vanity. 22 by 42 undermount sink $300 OBO. Call Anna at (843)330-1721 for more info

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