06-25-2010 Airlift Dispatch

Dispatch AIRLIFT

Vol. 49, No. 25

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

Friday, June 25, 2010

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph L. Swafford Jr.

AMC commander issues holiday safety message Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., commander of Air Mobility Command, speaks to the Airmen of the 6th Air Mobility Wing and the 927th Air Refueling Wing during an "all call" at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. See the commentary on Page 2.

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NWS CHS celebration, fireworks display July 2

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Worldwide departures Cargo moved (tons) (Jan. 1 to June 24, 2010)

9,836 48,310

Active duty deployed Reservists deployed (As of June 18, 2010)

357 161

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COMMENTARY

Airlift Dispatch • June 25, 2010

AMC commander thanks Airmen, urges safe holiday

By Gen. Raymond Johns Jr. Commander, Air Mobility Command SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The Fourth of July is a day for all Americans to celebrate the freedoms that you as Air Mobility Command Airmen help provide.

Independence Day carries a simple yet important message of freedom that continues to unite us in a call to service. It’s the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices made every day by Airmen, whether active duty, guard, Reserve or civilian, that keep our nation free.

You and your families know both the burden and joy of this important obligation. I’m impressed at the lengths you go to defend

our nation, as you deploy around the world spending long periods away from your loved ones. We owe you debt of gratitude!

As we celebrate this holiday weekend, I urge you to be safe.

Every one of you has someone who needs you, so think of them before you act. The overwhelming majority of our fatal accidents occur off duty in motor vehicles and involve speed, alcohol and failure to use seatbelts. Celebrate smartly, take the opportunity to have fun and come back relaxed and ready to continue our commitment to this country’s great cause.

Thanks to you and your families – our nation has never been stronger. Happy Independence Day … I am honored to serve alongside each of you!

Command Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey 628th Air Base Wing command chief

Wow, it's getting hot out there! If you're new to Joint Base Charleston, welcome to summertime in the Lowcountry.

Having to deal with temperatures near 100 degrees and such high humidity comes with being assigned to such a great base, and hopefully we all get a chance to enjoy the summertime activities available to us.

Whether we're barbequing with friends and family, enjoying time on the water, swimming at the beach, or lighting fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July and our freedom, please keep safety in mind.

As for celebrating, we had two great opportunities recently to recognize 62 technical sergeants selected for promotion to master sergeant and 92 staff sergeants selected for promotion to technical sergeant - way to go!

I'm truly proud of these Airmen and look forward to their efforts to make the Air Force even better. Some will continue to contribute here at Charleston, while others will move on to challenging new assignments.

Especially during this time of year, it seems like we're always meeting new people

and telling others goodbye as Airmen begin permanent changes of station during the summer months. We say goodbye (albeit reluctantly) to some of the finest squadron commanders in the Air Force as they move on to face new challenges.

I'd like to thank Lt. Col. Randy Culbreth, Lt. Col. Johnny Lamontagne, Lt. Col. Chris Mann, Lt. Col. Rob Neal, Lt. Col. Seung Paik, Lt. Col. Richard Williamson, Maj. James Blackman, Maj. Sara Huiss, and Maj. Gino Sarcomo for their support and contributions to Team Charleston.

To Lt. Col. Todd Hohn, Lt. Col. Michael Madsen, Lt. Col. Reba Sonkiss, Lt. Col. Trevor Whitehill, Maj. Tyr Brenner, Maj. Jeffrey Darden, Maj. David Joerres, Maj. Luther King and Maj. Patrick Lowe - welcome and thank you for your willingness to lead Airmen as we continue to support the war efforts! You'll soon find our Airmen are dedicated, loyal, extremely talented and ready to exceed your expectations.

Although she's not received PCS orders, Chief Master Sgt. Kathy Gray, superintendent of the 628th Medical Group, recently retired from the Air Force. As a command chief, I could not do my job without the help and support of the group superintendents, and Chief Gray has been a real blessing. Similarly, Senior Master Sgt. Michelle Lackey, superintendent of the 628th Air Base Wing staff, will also soon retire from active duty. I will miss working with such true professionals and learning from their efforts, as both have worked tirelessly to take care of Airmen and their families. Good luck Kathy and Michelle!

As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, there's no better time to thank all of our service members, our civilians and contractors, all retirees and every family member for helping to keep our nation on the path envisioned by the patriots who risked their lives in 1776 by signing the Declaration of Independence.

As President Andrew Jackson once said, "Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it."

Thank you for all you do to keep our nation free.

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COMMENTARY

Airlift Dispatch • June 25, 2010

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Social networking and OPSEC: Can they coexist in today's Air Force?

By Mark D. Diamond Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – About a month and a half ago, when the Air Force opened its network to Internet-based capabilities - primarily social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, to name just a few - it also opened a virtual Pandora's Box of questions and concerns from Airmen at all levels.

Can Airmen use Facebook during duty hours on their government computer? What type of information can and can't be posted? Do Airmen need to worry about the information they post during their off-duty time? Can any Air Force unit or organization create its own official Web presence?

It's important to provide answers and there are, in fact, a number of new Department of Defense, Air Force and command-level instructions, memorandums and policy letters that answer the important questions. (If you haven't seen the new guidance, talk to your supervisor or your local Public Affairs office.)

But here's the bottom line: Airmen already know the answers to most of these questions. With the exception of a truckload of new Web sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) that are now accessible from your government computer, not much has changed. Airmen still need to pay attention to what they say; they still need to protect the Air Force network from viruses, Trojans and other malicious attacks; and all Airmen - on and off duty - still need to remember their core values: integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

To me, the biggest question (the 400-pound gorilla in the room) is: Can the Air Force strike a balance between Operations Security and the acceptable use of social networking sites?

During the past couple of months, I've spent a lot of time studying social networking and Operations Security, or OPSEC. One thing is painfully obvious: social networking and OPSEC are on opposite ends of the communication spectrum. OPSEC is about identifying critical information and safeguarding information that could be useful to our adversaries, while social networking is all about sharing information; and in some cases, too much information (no, we do not want to know what you had for dinner last night).

In fact, during the past month, I've attended several Air Force briefings that almost had me convinced to run home and deactivate all of my social networking accounts.

Almost. I didn't actually ban social networking from my life, because I understand the risks, I pay attention to privacy settings, and I'm not likely to post my address or phone number for the world to see.

The information did have a noticeable affect on a few others, however.

During each briefing, as I scanned the audience, I noticed some of the older attendees (the Baby Boomers, primarily) were excitedly nodding their heads in agree-

Information graphic by Mark Diamond, AMC Public Affairs

ment, while some of the younger Airmen were doing a notso-good job of hiding their smirks and eye rolls.

This didn't surprise me. In the past couple of months, I've also done a fair share of research on the technology gap between the various generations (e.g., Baby Boomers vs. Millennials, digital immigrants vs. digital natives, and so forth).

Older Airmen who grew up without digital music players in their hip pockets and mobile phones glued to their hands tend to react negatively to the privacy concerns inherent in many social networking sites, while Millennials (typically, those born in the late 80s or early 90s) are sharing information about themselves that would make a Baby Boomer blush. Other studies, however, show young Americans are also protecting their online information better than older users. This may be attributed to the fact that young Americans are savvier about privacy settings.

The fact is, young Americans today are sharing more information about themselves than ever before, and the social networking industry is betting they'll maintain that habit and, perhaps, share even more information about themselves and their friends. After all, in today's age of social networking, information is money. Advertisers know young Americans trust recommendations from their friends more than they trust traditional advertising techniques.

Advertisers also know many of these peer-to-peer recommendations now occur over social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Although this increased sharing of information may not bother many of today's youngest Airmen, it has some Air Force leaders and OPSEC experts worried; and for good reason.

Although many of today's young Americans may not be concerned about broadcasting their personal lives on the World Wide Web, the Air Force wants to make doubly sure Airmen continue to protect information, protect the network, and uphold the personal and professional behavior expected of all Airmen, on and off duty.

The same OPSEC and Information Assurance training all Airmen receive still applies. And an Airman's conduct should always be above reproach. In other words, the rules haven't changed, even though the playing field has grown

considerably.

That said, many older Airmen need to understand social networking is here to stay and, whether our Airmen are at work or at home, they are and will continue to be fully engaged in these Internet-based capabilities, like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, Instant Messaging, Google Buzz, Flickr, DIGG, Yelp, Foursquare ... the list is huge and continues growing.

Is this a concern? It could be, but with the right mix of education and training, combined with some common sense and acceptance, I think we'll manage.

About two decades ago, many senior leaders were concerned about another technological breakthrough that involved the mass and immediate sharing of information. It was called "the Internet." Around the same time, another technological marvel had some Airmen waving the OPSEC flag. It was called "e-mail." Can you imagine not using either of these technologies today? Before e-mail, Airmen either hand-delivered paperwork to other offices, or they used a large, yellow envelope that looked like it was attacked by a hole puncher, nicknamed "Holy Joes."

So, how do we find that middle ground between OPSEC and social networking?

We need to accept that these new Internet-based capabilities are here to stay and will become even more prevalent as today's teens grow into tomorrow's Airmen and today's junior Airmen grown into tomorrow's leaders. We also need to understand that many of these Internet technologies can add significant value to the personal and professional lives of all Airmen and their families. Today's young Americans have grown accustomed to these new Internet capabilities, and they can, in fact, use those capabilities to work smarter and faster.

Social networking is a new operating environment.

Rather than ignore the inevitable, we need to provide our Airmen the tools and training they need to operate and succeed in this new environment.

Additionally, all Airmen - young and old alike - need to accept the fact that OPSEC, network security and our core values will always trump their right to post information on the Web. The security of our country and the safety of our fellow Airmen are far more important than broadcasting your weekend plans, or what your unit is doing, to your Facebook friends. Rather than roll your eyes or smirk at the risks involved with social networking, pay attention to the overarching message; filter out the obvious opinions and sometimes-exaggerated examples of the "Internet Gone Wild," and focus on what's important.

It is the responsibility of all Airmen to understand the rules and how those rules apply to each situation: whether they're talking to their parents on the telephone; chatting with a significant other online; writing an letter or e-mail to their spouse; posting a photo or video online; or holding a face-to-face conversation with a close friend; it is imperative all Airmen protect information, protect the network, and protect the image, integrity and security of their nation, their service, and their fellow warfighters.

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COMMENTARY

Airlift Dispatch • June 25, 2010

An Airman's reflection of Father's Day

By Staff Sgt. Shane Ellis 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

ties and moments I may never get back if I don't seize each moment in time.

My goal as a father is to leave a legacy my children will be proud of when I am gone. Faith, hope and love build the foundation of my home. Pride in my country and the deepest respect for all mankind ensure my legacy as a father will stand the test of time.

My father served in the Army many years ago.

Today, I wear the uniform of the Air Force. When I arrived home the other evening, my daughter told me I looked handsome in my uniform. She is 4 years old, and as one of her role models I love the fact that in her eyes I look good in my military uniform.

I am a firm believer every father has an obligation to serve this great country in some form or fashion.

Regardless if he wears a uniform, a suit, a pair of jeans or shorts, it's what he gives from the inside, not what he wears on the outside, that matters.

To fathers all over the world, I hope you have fond memories of your father. I encourage you to make the best of the time you have with your children so that our Father's Day legacy will live on for countless generations through the lives of those who follow after us.

I salute you today for the contributions you are making to our children, our nation and our future, and regardless what you have on this Father's Day, I'm sure you will look handsome.

When I hear songs from the 1970s, see snow falling to the ground, or simply smell fresh cut grass on a hot summer day, memories of time spent with my dad make my grown man's face light up with a little boy's smile.

My dad and I live 700 miles apart, and we don't get to see each other that much with so many miles between us. We still take time to create memories every chance we get, and these memories are moments in time I will never have the opportunity to duplicate. I will cherish them forever.

Looking back over the years, I realize the most precious memories of all are the times spent with my father. I'm sure all of the things he bought me and provided for me were great; however, the greatest treasure he ever gave me was his time.

I'm a father now, and much of my time is devoted to making memories with my children. These are the early years, and giving them my time is more than just being in close proximity.

As a father, I laugh with my children, I play with my children, and I comfort my children. I do my best to see every opportunity with them as a learning opportunity and a teachable moment. These opportuni-

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Air Force officials ban use and possession of spice, mood-altering substances WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Air Force officials issued guidance banning the knowing use and possession of any substance, other than alcohol or tobacco, that is ingested to alter mood or function.

On June 8, the Air Force published an Air Force guidance memorandum revising Air Force Instruction 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program, said Lt. Col. Elizabeth L. Schuchs-Gopaul, a judge advocate with the Air Force Judge Advocate General Action Group.

The revised language makes punitive the prohibition in the current Air Force Instruction regarding the ingestion of any substance, other than alcohol or tobacco, for the purpose of altering mood or function. The possession of any intoxicating substance, if done with the intent to use in a manner that would alter mood or function, is also prohibited, she said.

The guidance cited the designer drug "spice," salvia divinorum, inhalants, household chemicals, solvents and prescription drug abuse.

Colonel Schuchs-Gopaul said the new AFI provisions are punitive. Violators will be punishable as violations of a lawful general regulation under Article 92 of the UCMJ. "This revision is an addition to the already existing tools used by commanders to address the abuse of otherwise lawful substances such as salvia, inhalants, propellants, solvents, household chemicals, and others substances used for 'huffing,'" Colonel Schuchs-Gopaul said.

Violating this new punitive memorandum is punishable by a dishonorable discharge, confinement for two years, total forfeiture of all pay and allowances, the colonel said.

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When General Granger addressed the people 145 years ago, it was recorded he said, "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free."

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Freedom Fest 2010: NWS to host all-American celebration July 2

By Eric Sesit Naval Weapons Station Charleston Public Affairs Burgers, hot dogs, lemonade, homemade ice cream and a cool dip on a hot summer day, follow it up with juicy watermelon and a spectacular fireworks show, and you'll have the makings of an all-American Fourth of July weekend.

As in years past, the annual Freedom Fest is scheduled to be held July 2 on Naval Weapons Station Charleston at Marrington Plantation, just off Red Bank Road. What originally began as a simple Fourth of July picnic many years ago, has morphed into a celebration drawing in crowds from around the area.

According to David Holt, NWS Morale, Welfare and Recreation, this year's Freedom Fest has something for everyone.

"Besides the traditional Fourth of July foods, we'll have exciting games and activities for the entire family," he said. "In addition to the inflatable jump castles and slides, we'll have sumo suit wrestling, jousting tournaments and, new for this year, is the hot air balloon rides."

The balloon rides will be available depending on weather conditions. Riders can expect to board the gondola and be lifted about 30 to 50 feet above ground.

"The balloon will be tethered to the ground, so you won't float off and miss the fireworks show," Mr. Holt said.

The highlight of the Fourth of July celebration is the fireworks and this year will be no exception, with the fireworks display beginning at approximately 9 p.m. There is plenty of free parking inside the plantation and the gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is free and attendees should bring their lawn chairs and blankets, as well as some insect repellent.

If attendees miss the fireworks at Marrington Plantation, they can still enjoy all the upcoming holiday weekend has to offer by heading over to Short Stay, the Navy's Recreational facility on Lake Moultrie.

Although the campground and cabins will have high occupancy, families can enjoy an evening of Karaoke July 2 from 7 to 10 p.m.

The festivities will continue July 3 with a street dance from 7 to 11 p.m., as well as a fireworks display at approximately 9 p.m.

July 4 there will be a free showing of "Alice in Wonderland" beginning at dark.

Admission fee to enter Short Stay is $1 per person, 50 cents for children ages 6 to 13 and free for 5 and younger.

For a base map of NWS Charleston, visit www.militarynewcomers.com. Select "Navy" under "Base Guides," then "NWS Charleston."

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Darnell Edmonds, left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Foster and Joe Rackley look at a profile view of a blue print of the improved weapons firing range on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 21, 2010. The range was repaired due to safety deficiencies and resumed training operations June 22 after a successful series of tests. The project started March 26 and was completed June 21 at a cost of nearly $500,000. Mr. Edmonds is the 628th Air Base Wing deputy ground safety manager, Sergeant Foster is the NCO in charge of combat arms training and maintenance with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, and Mr. Rackley is Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirements project manager.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Antonio Frese fires an M-4 rifle on the improved weapons firing range on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 21, 2010. Firing ammo rounds on the range is part of the certification process to ensure no rounds are exiting or ricochet from the range.

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Staff Sgt. Jason Whisenhunt and Darnell Edmonds inspect the baffles of the improved weapons firing range on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 21, 2010. The improved range has 30 fans that blow gun smoke down and out the range, making it well ventilated so instructors and students don't inhale the smoke. Mr. Edmonds is the 628th Air Base Wing deputy ground safety manager and Sergeant Whisenhunt is a combat arms instructor with the 628th Security Forces Squadron.

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Airlift Dispatch â&#x20AC;˘ June 25, 2010

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From D-Day to the Pacific, a veteran of two fronts By 2nd Lt. Susan Carlson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

was promoted to quartermaster third class.

During the days leading up to the invasion, the coastline of This is the third of a three-part series highlighting Spain and France all the way Charleston Veterans and their contributions on D-Day to England, experienced one of which will run through the month of June. From a list of the worst storms in 30 years, almost 60 names of Charleston's D-Day survivors made a Mr. Cayce said. Gen. Dwight number of years ago, a little under a fourth were still livEisenhower, Supreme ing. Of those, only three from the June 6, 1944, Allied Commander of the Allied invasion in France were able to be contacted. The third forces in Europe, debated and final interview was with Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) whether or not to proceed with Reid Cayce. This is his story. the invasion.

If a young man of able body and stable mind was not in "We sat there for five days, the service in the early 1940's, he would be wise to join if loaded with troops and equiphe wanted any say in his future career. Thus, knowing he ment," Mr. Cayce recalls. would eventually be drafted, Mr. Cayce decided to enlist "Finally, Ike made the deciin the United States Navy in January 1943. After only sion to go." seven weeks of boot camp, he was sent to the New York In the early morning hours Photo by James M. Bowman Harbor and boarded Tank Landing Ship 375 bound for of June 6, 1944, Mr. Cayce's Mr. Reid Cayce flips through pages of World War II photos from Normandy at his home North Africa.

LST, along with 5,000 other in Summerville, S.C., June 15, 2010. In the morning hours of June 6, 1944, known as D"I became a Sailor overnight on board an LST," Mr. United States and Allied ships, Day, Mr. Cayce's amphibious vehicle was part of a 5,000 vessel armada that sailed Cayce said. sailed across the English across the English Channel to Normandy. More than 150,000 men and nearly 30,000 They spent 30 days crossing the treacherous waters, Channel toward Normandy, vehicles crossed the channel to begin the invasion of France. zig-zagging all along the way to avoid German U-boat France.

English Channel, the LST crew had to continuously attacks. Upon their arrival in Gibraltar, it was more train"Our orders were to stay dark and keep quiet as we ing for all of the new Sailors. Aboard the new Higgins's approached the French coastline," he said. "The beach was maneuver in order to avoid submarine attacks. Many ships landing craft, vehicle and personshallow and the sea rough, making it were sunk along with men, equipment and supplies, said Mr. Cayce, the losses were insurmountable and unbelievnel boats would be where Mr. necessary to unload using ponable.

Cayce would spend the next six toons."

"There were rough seas, storms, U-boats and the anxiweeks, just off the coast of While unloading troops and ety of not knowing what might happen," he said.

Algeria. equipment along the coast of "Thousands didn't come home."

"We lived in tents and ate beans Normandy, the LST's crew had to Although the invasion of Normandy was complete, the three times-a-day," Mr. Cayce said avoid German shelling, strafing and war for Mr. Cayce was not. He was sent back to the about his time spent during the aircraft fire. At one point, Mr. United States to board a brand new LST on its way to the Advanced Amphibious Training.

Cayce's LST saw a German aircraft Pacific Theater of Operations. There he aided in the libera"For six weeks we practiced runheaded straight for them. tion of both the Philippines and Okinawa, Japan, surviving ning those things up on the "I can't figure out how that plane the suicide bombers and typhoons off the coast of beach." came through, we had so much proOkinawa.

From there, the new trainees tection from British and American When the Japanese Army finally surrendered, Mr. sailed to the coast of Sicily, near Air Forces, but it did and one of our Cayce participated in the occupation of Japan. His LST Gela, to aid in the first Allied gunners shot it down," Mr. Cayce 1101 steamed into Tokyo Bay to witness the surrender move into Europe. Mr. Cayce was remembers. "It went over the ship signed and accepted by Gen. Douglas McArthur on the part of a crew of four men ferryand landed up ahead, you could battleship Missouri, said Mr. Cayce. ing Army Soldiers to and from the smell the gasoline from where it After the war, Mr. Cayce returned to the South, where beaches. went down." he was honorably discharged January 31, 1946. Using the "That was a pretty rough invaAfter unloading 500 British sion, cause it was the first, and we troops with all their equipment, their G.I. Bill, he attended college before moving back to Courtesy photo were all pretty green too," he said.

Reid Cayce enlisted in the United States ship returned across the channel with Charleston, S.C., with his wife and child. Mr. Cayce Navy in January 1943. After seven weeks of a load of wounded warriors. joined the U.S. Naval Reserve and served for 30 years, A few months later, Mr. Cayce boot camp, he was sent to New York Harbor and his crew found themselves "We sailors were very fortunate in retiring as a chief quartermaster in 1983. Today, at 87 and boarded Tank Landing Ship 375. "We that after unloading we could leave years old, Mr. Cayce lives alone, caring for his house and sailing to England to prepare for lived in tents and ate beans three times-a- the beaches and return to homeports doing his own yard work, both of which are immaculate. the largest amphibious operation in day," Mr. Cayce said about his time spent "When we got back from Europe, nobody ever talked history. for another load of troops, equipduring the Advanced Amphibious Training. about World War II, we just forgot it," Mr. Cayce said In the interim between the ment and supplies," he said.

"I felt A few months later, Mr. Cayce and his crew with respect to his time spent overseas. "But now, everyItalian invasion and Normandy, found themselves sailing to England to pre- sorry for the troops as they were left body realizes If you want to know about World War II you he was transferred from the pare for the largest amphibious operation to proceed after the enemy." better talk to us now, cause we'll soon be gone."

During their 20 trips across the LCVP to the larger LST 344, and in history.

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Airlift Dispatch â&#x20AC;˘ June 25, 2010

NEWS

JB CHS congratulates newest technical sergeant selects Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Ninety-two Charleston Airmen were selected for promotion to the rank of technical sergeant June 17.

Air Force officials selected 7,752 of 37,185 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant. The selection rate was 20.85 percent.

The average score for those selected was 317.63, with an average time in grade and an average time in service of 5.65 years and 10.69 years, respectively. The average score was based on the following point averages: 133.11 for enlisted performance reports, 5.32 for decorations, 71.24 for the promotion fitness examination and 56.56 for the specialty knowledge test.

Those selected for technical sergeant will be promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in August.

Joint Base Charleston staff sergeants selected for promotion to technical sergeant are: 628th Air Base Wing Laci Brokaw 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Benjamin Benning Karen Harris Darren Howe Justin Martin Jason Mildren Steven Stone 628th Comptroller Squadron Samuel Franklin Naomi Frese 628th Contracting Squadron Edgard Bonillas 628th Force Support Squadron Kayon Dickens Erica Hightower Juronda Wheeler 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Stuart Austin Toccara Evans Lun Fox Jr. Michael Harkness Richard Pinsker Richard Smith Ricardo Taleno Morris Wells Jr. 628th Medical Support Squadron Devin Bermudez Tiara Ruggs

628th Security Forces Squadron Shaun Ferguson John Foster Jarrod Miller 437th Aerial Port Squadron Darrell Blake Daniel Carter Jr. Samuel Coleman Charly Frost Maurice Johnson Charles Key Ryan Moyer 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Edward Lee Abell Carl Bradley III Wesley Clark Marc Disbrow Jason Elrod John Lapinski Charles Long Ruben Melendez William Phillips Paul Polaski Matthew Ramsey Beau Skonieczny Robert Valentine Alfred Wilson Jr. 437th Maintenance Group Randell Carnley Joan Luyando Terry Marrow Jr. 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron Aaron Bermudez Chad Laux Stuart Weener 437th Maintenance Squadron Edwin Babb Antonio Dais Jamie Glowacki Dedrick Hyche Latonya Jack Chad Murray Tyrone Saxon Justin Thomas Ron Williams 437th Operations Support Squadron Zachary Chappell Brian Higgins Maria Murray John Norris

14th Airlift Squadron Jason Massey 16th Airlift Squadron Rafael Chapa Adam Scripture 17th Airlift Squadron James Davis Luke Kaufman 1st Combat Camera Squadron Nicholas Brooks Michael Keller Donald Kuge Michael Michaud Denoris Mickle Burt Traynor 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 5 Joshua Chambliss Steven Davenport Brian Freeman Gregory Hallum Theodore Holliger Ryan Isensee Ryan Newbury Eugene Reaves Jr. Reliot Rodriguez Aaron Russell Christopher Simmons Rushad Stroman Jerry Wall Richard Watkins

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Starlifter Lanes offering sizziling hot bowling bargains such as $1 games weekdays and $5 for two hours on Saturday nights.

Base Pool hosts Super Summer Splash Bash this month; super family fun day of games, food and splashing around in the pool.

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July 2010

Registration opens for local “Idol” talent contest in August Would you like to take your karaoke or shower opera performances to a new level?

Is it worth getting paid up to $500 for giving it a shot, and the opportunity to perform with a live band, sing to a national audience and win an additional $1,000?

If you’re ready for a shot at fame, it’s time to sign on the dotted line and step up to the mike because Charleston’s version of Air Mobility Command’s “icon” talent competition is set for Wednesday, Aug. 11.

“AMC icon” is a competition loosely based on the “American Idol” television show. Each act will be reviewed by a team of three local “celebrity” judges on several categories including technical excellence and showmanship.

Our local winner will go home with $500 and will be invited to perform at the command-level competition Oct. 21 at Scott AFB, Ill., if they are active duty. Second and third place winners will receive $300 and $200,

respectively. At the AMC competition, the first-place winner will be handed a big check for $1,000.

Participants here in Charleston will be able to perform karaoke-style the song of their choice, which each contestant must provide on a CD, with the entire song

not to exceed five minutes. This is a one-person contest; no groups or backup singers allowed. Also, no selfaccompanying instruments, such as a guitar or piano, are permitted. At the command competition, all acts will perform live with the AF Band of Mid America.

Sign-up deadline is July 23. Four rehearsals will be held before the local competition. Each contestant is required to make at least two of the four rehearsals in order to compete on Aug. 11.

The venue for the local competition is the Charleston Club, with all of the action starting at 6 p.m. in the LowCountry Cafe. There is no cover or admission and everyone is invited to possibly witness the making of a new musical star. The Club will be featuring food and drink specials before and during the show.

For more information on “AMC icon” and to download an entry form for the local competition, log on to www.jbcharleston.com and click on the “icon” logo.

Spouses offered free training for exciting new career track

By Sherian Vickers Family Child Care Program Coordinator Are you interested in starting a new career and operating your own business from the comfort and convenience of your own home? Do you want to receive free training and equipment while helping the Joint Base Charleston mission by providing quality child care?

If so, then Family Child Care is the place to be. With very minimal start-up costs, you can operate your own home-based business, set your own hours and be with your children while caring for others at home.

Far from a simple baby-sitting service, the FCC program is looking for individuals who want to be child care professionals. This program makes it easy for you to nurture and care for children in the warm environment of your own home.

The next licensing class to become a provider is July 20-21 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the FCC office at 2373 White Circle.

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The class is free and open to anyone living on base and spouses of active duty and retired military members living within 15 miles of either the Air Base or the Naval Weapons Station.

It is required to attend both days of classes.

FCC providers can offer care for children age 2 weeks to 12 years. The program especially needs those individuals who are willing to provide care for children under 2 years old and those with special needs.

Anyone wishing to provide child care in their home on base for more than 10 hours per week is required to be licensed.

The program offers an extensive, free equipment and supply Resource Center that provides you with everything you need, from books to outdoor play equipment.

If you are eligible to take the class and live within 15 miles of Joint Base Charleston, you can become affiliated with the FCC program and take part in all the same great benefits. Applicants living off base must be

registered with the state of South Carolina to provide child care in their home.

Documentation of becoming registered must be provided in order to attend the licensing class. The licensing process takes about five weeks to complete.

An application can be picked up at the FCC Office or the Child Development Center.

It should be submitted prior to attending the class. If you are interested in becoming a provider, please call Sherian Vickers, FCC Coordinator at 963-2546.

Freedom Fest 2010

Naval Weapons Station Charleston Friday, July 2 Gates open at 5 p.m.

• Free admission and parking • Giant fireworks display begins at dark • Kids Zone with inflatable playground • Face painting • Food and game booths • Hot air balloon rides Bring a blanket or beach chair for seating to view the fireworks.

For more information, call the NWS Liberty Office at 764-7002.

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

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Summer recreational hours: Monday - Friday, 12 - 8 p.m.

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Thursday, July 15 Ages 10-14 $6 per youth - includes transportation & ticket Bus leaves Youth Programs at 6 p.m and returns at approximately 10 p.m. Advance registration required.

Open to ages 7-12. Next free, four-week program begins July 6. Classes meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:45 - 5 p.m., at Wrenwoods Golf Course.

Call Youth Programs at 963-5684 to register.

Red Cross Baby-sitting Course Saturday, July 17 Noon - 6 p.m.

Youth Center $45 - Members $50 - Nonmembers Prior registration required.

This month at Youth Programs...

July 1 July 2 July 3-5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31

4-H, gardening, 4 p.m., ages 10-17 Wood Art, 4 p.m., ages 9-12 Closed Stay Smart Girls, 2 p.m., ages 9-17 Volleyball, 2 p.m., ages 9-17 Volleyball Tournament with Navy, 2 p.m., ages 10-17 Keystone Club, 5:30 p.m.; Youth musical, Base Theater, 6 p.m.

D.S. Game Day, 2 p.m., ages 9-17 War Games, 1 p.m., ages 9-17 Stay Smart Girls, 2 p.m., ages 9-17 Fabric art, 2 p.m., ages 9-12; Chalk art, 2 p.m., ages 13-17 4-H Horticulture Garden Club, 4 p.m., ages 10-17 Movie & snacks, 5:30 p.m., ages 10-17, $2 Red Cross baby-sitting class, 12 p.m., ages 11-17, $45 members, $50 nonmenbers War games/Tacky Day, 1 p.m., ages 9-17 Stay Smart Girls, 2 p.m., ages 9-17 Science Mystery, 4 p.m., ages 9-12; T-shirt art, 4 p.m., ages 14-17 Super Hero Day, 4 p.m., ages 9-13; 4-H gardening, 4 p.m. everyone welcome Keystone Club, 5:30 p.m., Masquerade Ball, 7 p.m., ages 10-14 Board games, 2 p.m.

War games, 1 p.m., ages 9-17 Stay Smart Girls, 2 p.m., ages 9-17 Trivia games, 3 p.m., ages 9-12; Chess, 3 p.m., ages 1317 4-H gardening, compost mixing, 4 p.m., ages 10-17 FitFamily Cooking Bakeoff, 5 p.m.

Teen Night, 7 p.m., ages 14-18, $5

Youth reading program steams ahead on trip to ‘Book Island’ The 2010 Charleston AFB Library Summer Reading Program continues through Aug. 7, with “Voyage to Book Island” as this year’s theme.

Commercial sponsors for this year’s summer reading program are Boeing and Santee Cooper. (No federal endorsement implied or intended.)

This program is designed to encourage and improve reading skills among youth (kindergarten through high school).

To register for the program, please stop by the Base Library and pick up your summer reading packet. (All books in this program must be checked out from the Charleston AFB Library).

Categories: Reading requirements: Ages 0-5 10 books per week 1st-3rd grade 40 pages per week th th 4 -6 grade 75 pages per week

7th-12th grade 125 pages per week Children can earn weekly incentives for meeting the reading goals.

In addition, there will be weekly drawings and a grand prize upon completion of at least four weeks of the program.

• July 14 at 10 a.m. Aquarium Rovers. The S.C. Aquarium Rovers are bringing a little bit of the Aquarium experience to the Library. This program will immerse children in a hands-on activity to broaden their skills and knowledge of South Carolina’s wildlife and resources.

Sign-up required – Limit 40.

• July 21 at 10 a.m. - Balloon Twisting 101.

Learn how to make simple balloon shapes. Signup required – Limit 40.

• July 22 at 2 p.m. - Special Teen Program, “Fun with Duct Tape.” Youth ages 12 and up are invited to the Library to get “crafty” with duct tape. Sign-up required – Limit 20.

• July 28 at 10 a.m. - Cakes by Kasarda. Come and put on your chef hat as Cakes by Kasarda helps us decorate cupcakes. Sign-up required – Limit 40.

• Aug. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Base Picnic Grounds - Summer Reading Finale. This will be an island-themed finale with food, fun, games & crafts. Children who complete at least four weeks of the program will receive a prize.

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July 2010

It’s a great time to get serious about earning your pilot’s license.

Call the Charleston Aero Club at 963-5152 and let us help you discover your inner-pilot.

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Show your DePLAYment tags and get... from the Outdoor Rec Center • Free tickets for Patriots Point • Free tickets to watch a RiverDogs baseball game

from the Arts & Crafts Center • Free scrapbook starter kit • Free scrapbooking hour

from Starlifter Lanes • Free family bowling July 26 Visit the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter in Bldg. 500 for details on eligibility and applying for DePLAYment tags. For information on upcoming DePLAYment activities, visit www.jbcharleston.com.

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Held on Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

July 13 Mosaics Aug. 17 Back-to-school craft Sept. 14 Show us your team colors!

All Family Craft Night classes are free and advance sign-up is encouraged.

203 W. Stewart Ave., Joint Base Charleston, S.C. 29404 (843) 963-4936

Creative Arts Classes

Pottery 101 Classes Held on Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

(Each class has two sessions) July 15 & 22 - $20 This class is free for Aug. 12 & 19 - $20 DePLAYment tag holders Sept. 16 & 23 - $20

Framing 101 Classes Held on Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

(Each class has two sessions) Instruction free; July 15 & 22 students pay for Aug. 12 & 19 material used Sept. 16 & 23

“Memories from Home” Scrapbooking Program for deployed spouses - Every Wednesday in July & August, 2 to 3 p.m. This program is free and registration is not required.

Auto Hobby Shop 963-4942

with Natasha Lawrence

Calligraphy

Natasha Lawrence is a calligrapher for the Historic Charleston Foundation, a free-lance writer for several publications and an art instructor for the Charleston Museum. All materials are included in the cost of the class and pre-registration is needed for each class. Payment for each class is required at registration.

Tuesday, Aug. 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $20 per person. Class for ages 15 and up Learn beautiful lettering for everyday uses – addressing envelopes, scrapbooking journaling, art to frame, wedding invitations and much more. Students receive a study guide and double-nib calligraphy pen to keep. No artistic ability necessary.

Crazy Quilting

Tuesday, July 20 & Aug. 24, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $20 per person. Class for ages 15 and up Create a useful work of art! Use your imagination to make a themed journal (garden, travel, cooking or diary). All materials included; images, decoupage medium, brushes and embellishments.

Tuesday, July 6 & Aug. 10, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $20 per person. Class for ages 15 and up Create pieces of art with odd shapes of assorted fabrics.

Learn decorative seam cover stitches. Instruction and all materials included – fabric swatches, embellishments, embroidery thread, needles and more. This is not a traditional quilting program.

Telling your life story….life writing workshop Tuesday, July 27 & Aug. 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $20 per person. Class for adults only.

Everybody has a story to tell. Learn to write short stories about your life, including family, growing up, best friends, events and more. Leave a legacy for your children and grandchildren. Participants receive a journal, writing guides and instruction.

Free car wash in July Receive a free car wash with every oil change ($3.75) value)

Decoupage Journals

July specials Free labor - We love our customers so much, we’ll do the work for free! During July, all labor charges for custom framing are complimentary.

Art contest - Create a masterpiece that expresses how you view our great nation for our “Colors of My County” art contest. Any art medium is accepted. Talk with one of our staff for more details.

Getting to Know your Car Clinic - Learn how to change a tire, check oil, check tire pressure and a whole lot more. Free class; great for beginner drivers. Class dates are July 15, Aug. 19 & Sept. 16.

Call to register.

Learn to change your oil - What kind of oil does your vehicle take - 10W30, 5W20 or 10W40? Learn the what, where, when and how of basic oil changes at this free July 22 class. This two-hour class starts at 5 p.m.

Call to register.

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July 9, Aug. 6 & Sept. 10 Starts at 8 p.m.

Charleston Club Big Bucks

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LUCKY 54 & Bonus 54 progressive jackpots

Every Wednesday-

Once a month Mondays Wednesday Bingo Buffet starts at 5 p.m.

Enjoy bar menu & Bingo specials during Monday sessions Card sales start at 5:30 p.m. both nights

Check out the blackboard for bar & food specials!

Here’s a $10 coupon!

Monday Big Bucks No cover Open to everyone

July 12

If you are a Charleston Club Member celebrating your birthday in July, remember to pick up a coupon at the cashier’s window during the month that’s worth $10 and can be used at the Club, Starlifter Lanes, Wrenwoods, the Aero Club, Outdoor Recreation or the Arts & Crafts Skills Complex. (Some restrictions apply.)

Fuel up at the Club Be sure to drop your daily lunch receipt in the specially-marked barrels just outside the dining room, which will enter you in our new weekly Gas Card Giveaway.

Check the mirrors behind the entry barrels each Monday afternoon for your name. No phone calls, please. Winning Members will receive a $50 gas card; a $20 card will be awarded to non-members.

Prizes must be claimed at the Charleston Club’s cashier’s cage by noon on Wednesday of that week’s drawing.

Checkout the blackboard for menu specials!

Future Monday dates: August 9

BONANZA BINGO Special Friday nights after 4 p.m. in the LowCountry Bar Six pack pays double!

Thursday Ju ly 1 - 5 p.m.

No RSVP needed.

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The Scene

July 2010

12 HD TVs • Nightly food specials Free WI-FI • Bonanza Bingo every night • Pool • Darts Bar: Monday - Thursday, 4 - 10 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 3 - 11 p.m.

Grille: Monday - Thursday, 4 - 8 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 4 - 10 p.m.

(All specials dine-in only)

Create your own mongo bowl stir-fry from a choice of meats, fresh veggies, sauces & spices... freshly cooked Mongolian-style. Lunch includes soup, salad bar, egg rolls & beverage.

On the menu at the Club for lunch Monday

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Wednesday Dinner buffet 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Special: Free pool & $1 domestic drafts

Thursday Special: $3 Long Island Teas $2 Bud & Bud Light 35¢ wings

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Check out our new Friday night summer basket menus!

(The $9 prime rib dinner special returns Oct. 1.)

Charleston Club

Latin Night Friday,July 23 9 p.m. 2 a.m.

16 oz. Dollaritas ‘til the well runs dry!

Special: 10 free wings with any pitcher of domestic beer!

Saturday Special: $3 Long Island Teas

Special: 10 free wings with any pitcher of domestic beer!

NFL Sunday Ticket and Football Frenzy kick off Sept. 12!

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in the Lowcountry Cafe Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Serving breakfast Monday thru Friday, 7 - 10 a.m.

• Cash bar • Dance lessons • Club menu available until 10 p.m. $7 cover Future date: Aug. 20

Your Charleston Club is fueling you up with 6 July 2010

great food and giving you the opportunity to fuel up your car with a free $50 gas card.

Starlifter Lanes offering sizziling hot bowling Base Pool hosts Super Summer Splash The Bash Scene bargains such as $1 games weekdays and this month; super family fun day of games, $5 for two hours on Saturday nights.Monday - Thursday, food and6:30 splashing around a.m. to 8 p.m.in the pool.

Starlifter Lanes Bowling Center & Snack Bar Page 4 Page 6 Page 7 Friday, 6:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

963-3315 Supplement to the Airlift Dispatch

Starlifter Lanes Bonus Events www.JBCharleston.com

The Scene xXtreme Bowling . m . p -11

9 everycontest Saturday night Registration opens for local “Idol” talent in August 628th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Would you like to take your karaoke or shower opera performances to a new level?

Is it worth getting paid up to $500 for giving it a shot, perform with a live band, Payand to the eat,opportunity bowl fortofree sing to a national audience and an additional $1,000?

Receive three free games ofwin bowling with a sameIf you’re ready for a shot at fame, it’s time to day purchase of any combo meal. Offer validsign on the dotted- Friday, line and stepa.m. up - to the mike because Monday 10:30 2 p.m.

Charleston’s version of Air Mobility Command’s “icon” Friday Night Owl talent competition is set Special for Wednesday, Aug. 11.

Bowl as much as you care to from 10 p.m. to “AMC icon” is a competition loosely based midnight and pay only $1 per game - and shoeon the “American Idol” television show.

Each act will be rental is free! reviewed by a team of three local “celebrity” judges on Rainycategories Day Special several including technical excellence and While the rain is coming down, pay only $1 per showmanship. game and enjoy free shoe rental.

Our local winner will go home with $500 and will be invited perform at the command-level competition Oct. E-1 -toE-4 bowl free 21AllatE-1 Scott AFB, Ill., they arebowl active Second through E-4ifAirmen forduty. free with a and $2.50place shoe winners rental on will Sundays, Mondays third receive $300 and $200, Tuesdays.

July 2010

Two hours of bowling, shoe rental, hot music and cool lights!

respectively. At the AMC competition, the first-place not to exceed five minutes. This is a one-person contest; winner will be handed a big check for $1,000. no groups or backup singers allowed. Also, no selfParticipants here in Charleston will be able to perform accompanying instruments, such as a guitar or piano, Starting July 10, join us for xXtreme karaoke-style the song of their choice, which each are permitted.

At the command competition, all acts will Summer great contestant must provide on a CD, with the entire song performHeat live withbowling! the AF BandSame of Mid America.

Sign-up is July 23. Four rehearsals will be program, butdeadline with fantastic giveaways held before the local competition.

Each is each night. Enter each week for contestant the required to make at least two of the four rehearsals in grand prize drawing order to compete on Aug.in11.August.

The venue for the local competition is the Charleston Club, with all of the action starting at 6 p.m. in the LowCountry Cafe. There is no cover or admission and everyone is invited to possibly witness the making of a new musical star. The Club will be featuring food and drink specials before and during the show.

Breakfast - Served 6:30icon” - 10:30 a.m.

For moreSpecials information on “AMC and to All specials served with small drink or coffee download an entry form for the local competition, log on Monday – Cereal with milk, to www.jbcharleston.com and $1.95 click on the “icon” logo.

Tuesday – Breakfast burrito, $3.25 Wednesday – Southwest omelet, $3.25 Parents Day Thursday – Breakfast biscuits, $2.50 Bring the family bowling on Sunday, July 25 and registered with the state of SouthFriday Carolina- to AnEggs application can be picked up at the Steak and Platter, $5.25 The class By Sherian Vickers get one lane for one hour, with up to six people foris free and open to anyone living on provide child care in their home.

FCC Office or the Child Development Center. base and spouses of active duty and retired Family Child only $8 andCare shoeProgram rental isCoordinator free!

Documentation of becoming registered must It should be submitted prior to attending the Are you interested in starting a new military members living within 15 miles of either Door class.

Buster Weekday Special be provided in order to attend the licensing If you are interested in becoming a career and operating your own business from the Air Base or the Naval Weapons Station.

10:30call toSherian 11 a.m. fiveAvailable provider, please Vickers, FCC It is required to attend both days of class. The licensing process takes about the comfort and convenience of your own One dollar off any combo meal purchase! weeks to complete.

Coordinator at 963-2546. home? Do you want to receive free training classes. and equipment while helping the Joint Baseand winter FCC providers can offer care for children Lunch Specials - Served after 10:30 a.m.

Fall Charleston mission by providing quality child age 2 weeks to 12 years. The program Monday - Greek Salad, $5.95 league sign-ups especially needs those individuals who are care?

Tuesday - Chicken tenders with fried rice, $6.25 now If so, then Family Child Careare is the placeunderway. willing to provide care for children under Wednesday - Asian Meal (changes every week), 2 years old and those with special needs. to be. With very minimal start-up costs, you Register at the front $6.25 can operate your own home-based business, Anyone wishing to provide child care in their Call 963-3315 Thursday - Ribeye steak sandwich, $6.95 set your own hours and be withdesk. your children home on base for more than 10 hours per week for more info. to be licensed.

Friday - Fish basket, $5.95 or shrimp basket,$5.75 is required while caring for others at home.

The program offers an extensive, free Far from a simple baby-sitting service, • Free admission and parking fireworks Milk Shake Flavor •ofGiant the Month the FCC program is looking for individuals equipment and supply Resource Center that display begins atOreo dark • Kids Cookie, $3.50 Zone with inflatable who want to be child care professionals. This provides you with everything you need, from program makes it easy for you to nurture and books to outdoor play equipment. playground • Face painting Food Weekday Social •Hour 4:30and - 6:30game p.m. care for children in the warm environment of If you are eligible to take the class and booths • Hot air balloon rides Miller Lite or Bud Light drafts, $1 your own home. live within 15 miles of Joint Base Charleston, Pitcher of soda, $3.75 to view the fireworks.

The next licensing class to become a you can become affiliated with the FCC Bring a blanket or beach chair for seating Gin, $1.50 provider is July 20-21 from 7:30 a.m. to program and take part in all the same great For more information, call the NWS Liberty Office at 764-7002.

4:30 p.m. in the FCC office at 2373 White Circle. benefits. Applicants living off base must be BBQ chicken nachos, $4.95

Spouses offered free Sign-up for league fun!

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Sensational Snack Bar Meal Deals

Get out of the July heat and into the AC for some great training for exciting new career track bowling bargains, MondayFriday, 1-5 p.m.

Kids bowl for just 50¢ per game and adults Naval Weapons Station Charleston for only $1.

Friday, July 2 Gates open at 5 p.m.

Freedom Fest 2010

July Bonanza Bingo Specials

The Scene

Every Monday Four Corners pays out $20 xXtreme Summer Heat The Scene is produced by Every the 628 ForceWednesday Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to theSaturday Airlift DispatchNight . All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about the The Scene, call the Marketing Office at 14, 8-10:30 p.m.

Available July 10 - Aug. (843) 963-3809.Hard Mention ofway any sponsor or sponsorshippays in this publication not federal endorsement for the product or service. For Straight out is$5 Six wings, regular or hot, $4.25 th

more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.jbcharleston.com.

The Scene

July 2010

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

963-1732 or 963-1672

OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER Please note: All programs and events advertisted on this page are limited in group size and require advanced registration. Call the ORC for additional details.

Learn to scuba dive

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101 Scarton Lane Bldg. 647

Local, one-day canoe trip

New classes start July 19

The $485 cost per person includes all instruction, classroom materials, along with transportation, lodging and boat rental for your certification dives. It also includes use of most dive equipment and all air fills during the course.

Weekday & weekend classes available

Each student is required to purchase their own mask, snorkel, fins and booties. Stop by for more details.

Dive gear for sale Stop by the scuba shop in Outdoor Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays for your dive gear needs. They stock top-quality masks, fins, snorkels, wet suits, Lycra suits, booties, dive bags and more! And, there’s always free expert advice and gear fittings.

Local Kayak Trips July 25

Master the surf

$35 per person includes all equipment and transportation.

Whitewater kayaking and canoeing on the Saluda River July 24

July 18, Aug. 29 & Sept. 12 Departs the ORC at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m.

All experience levels welcome.

Ba • $49 per person - Includes transportation, equipment and guides • Your choice of canoe or kayak • Class I to Class III rapids • Sign-up deadline July 9 • Call for more details.

July 17

$35 per person - Includes transportation, equipment, picnic lunch and guides.

Families and individuals welcome.

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Cost is $40 per person, which includes transportation, parking fees, surfboards,beginner’s instruction, open water safety and equipment maintenance, basic techniques essential for surfing and lots of practice. This program is designed for people ages 16 and older who have basic swimming skills and can tolerate moderate physical activity.

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Swimming, games, food & fun!

Advance tickets - $5 Day of event - $7

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The Scene

Wrenwoods

Golf Shop, 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. First tee time is at 7 a.m.

Globemaster Grill, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily Golf Shop - 963-1833 Globemaster Grill - 963-1840

July is Family Golf Month

On the Course...

“ParTake” in Family Golf Month • Families enjoy nine holes of golf for $10 per person.

• Play on the PGA Family “short course” for a fun-filled round.

• Price includes green fees, cart and use of clubs for the family.

• Offer available weekday’s after 3 p.m.

Special Events • Twlight Golf Special - Eighteen holes with cart after 2 p.m. weekdays.

Great golf at a great price!

• Ages 7-14, $49 per youth.

• Includes eight hours of instruction, course play and use of junior clubs.

• The final two sessions for this year start on July 12 and July 26.

Register at www.getgolfready.com. Enter Zip code 29404, then click on Wrenwoods.

Take Your Daughter to the Course Week • Girls play free when accompanied by a paying adult.

• No clubs? No worries - enjoy fee use of rental clubs.

• Play on PGA Family Short Course for fun-filled round.

• Offer valid July 5-11.

Bring your kids to the golf range Enjoy complimentary range balls for families who bring their kids to the golf range.

‘First Tee’ free youth golf sessions start July 6 • Four-week sessions • Open to ages 6-12 • Classes start on Tuesday, July 6 and Wednesday, July 7.

• Life skills and character education through golf.

• Register by calling Youth Programs at 963-5684.

E1 - E4, $12 E5 and up - $16 Guests - $20 • Get Golf Ready in 5 Days - $99. Register at www.getgolfready.com.

Use Zip code 29404 to find Wrenwoods.

Golf Shop Sale...

• Independence Day Red, White and Blue Sale - Wear our patriotic colors on July 4th and receive 15% off all in-stock merchandise.

• Shoes and Clubs Trade-in - Trade in your old shoes or clubs and receive 10% off the purchase of your new equipment.

Tournament Action

Fund-raise your organization to freedom • Tournaments with us are fun, great fundraisers, an excellent value and nearly effortless for you.

• Visit http://www.jbcharleston.com/recreation/wrenwoods/tourplan.tml for your complete guide on “How to Run a Successful Tournament.”

17th AS Moose Scramble. - 8 a.m. shotgun start. FourJuly 9 player Captain’s Choice open to everyone. Annual Pass players get a discount on entry fee. Email patrick.griffin3@charleston.af.mil. to register.

July 23 CES Golf Tournament - 8 a.m. start. Four-player Captain’s Choice open to everyone. Annual Pass players get a discount on entry fee. Register by calling 963-8688.

Globemaster Grill Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily

Mondays Riblet Basket - $5.95 Tuesdays Fried Pork Chop Sandwich - $6.25 Wednesdays Italian Cuisine - $4.95 Thursdays Two-piece Fried Chicken Meal - $6.25 Fridays Chicken Salad on Croissant - $5.50

Food and beverages at the turn!

• Visit the Golf Shop for a new selection of Grab-n-Go snacks and ice cream.

• No waiting in line at the Grill, just grab-n-go in the Golf Shop!

• Available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Airlift Dispatch • June 25, 2010

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14 Airlift Dispatch • June 25, 2010 AF wins DoD-wide challenge using Smart Operations for the 21st Century

ARLINGTON, Va. – In a move that validated the effectiveness of the Air Force tool used for continuous process improvement, two Airmen won a Department of Defensewide process excellence skills challenge that took place at the DOD Performance Symposium in Lansdowne, Va., June 8 through 10.

Capt. Ronnie J. Synakowski, a computer engineer from the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., and Pamela L. Wright, the chief of plans and programs for the 498th Nuclear Systems Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., beat out six three-person teams from across the DOD. They did so by applying techniques taught in Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century in a simulated battle to solve a complex business problem.

The two Airmen, both AFSO21 office chiefs at their respective wings, made up the only two-person team and the only Air Force team that registered for the "DOD Performance Bowl".

Four Army teams, one team from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and one Defense Finance and Accounting Service team made up the six other competitors, said Heather K. Tollefson, the iSixSigma director of events.

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Spearheaded by iSixSigma, the event simulated "low customer satisfaction" and "declining sales" for a fictitious company. Armed with little more information than that and a laptop-loaded program, the seven teams went to work trying for the highest "return on investment," Captain Synakowski said.

Four judges graded the teams on the amount of money they spent, the amount of time spent in each phase of the problemsolving process, and the improvement level to which the team brought the company. Those numbers, computed on a scoreboard, gave participants a "return on investment" percentage or score, Captain Synakowski said.

"As a military member or part of the Department of Defense, one doesn't always consider the cost of a survey or the personnel time invested in each tool used," Captain Synakowski said. "That's a good thing that came out of this, as we move forward. It's something the whole department needs to focus on ... using tools smartly to improve the bottom line," he said. (AFNS)

Air Force triathlon team wins at 2010 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Air Force triathlon team recently excelled in all athletic categories

Photo by Tech.Sgt. James Harper Jr.

Need for shutter speed U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Harper Jr. takes a self-portrait along alongside an F-16 Aggressor aircraft from the 18th Aggressor Squadron out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during a sortie at Eielson June 15, 2010, in support of training exercise Red Flag-Alaska 10-3. Sergeant Harper is a combat cameraman assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

at the 2010 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu, Calif.

The Air Force team took first place in every category, including the fastest male (Capt. James Bales at 1 hour, 46 minutes, 32 seconds), fastest female (1st Lt. Kathy Rakel at 2:00:04) and overall fastest team for both male and female categories.

The competition was an Olympic-distance triathlon consisting of a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike ride and a 10kilometer run. The triathlon was open to service-selected teams representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force.

The Air Force female's team has come in at first place at this venue for the past three years. This was the first time the Air Force men's team has won this competition since 2004.

(AFNS)

Gates: Budget request reflects Pentagon's reform agenda WASHINGTON – The fiscal 2011 defense budget request continues and builds on the reforms of the fiscal 2010 budget, Defense Secretary Robert Gates told the Senate Appropriations Committee's subcommittee on defense June 16.

The proposed base budget request is $549 billion, a 3.4 percent increase over the current fiscal year.

The budget request allows real growth of 1.8 percent, reflecting the administration's commitment to modest, steady and sustainable real growth in defense spending, Secretary Gates said.

The secretary testified alongside Navy Adm. Michael Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The request includes ending the Navy's EPX intelligence aircraft, the third-generation infrared surveillance program, the next generation CGX cruiser, the net-enabled and controlled command and control program, and the Defense Integrated Military Human Resources system.

The request also completes the C-17 airlifter program and closes the production line, along with ending the second engine for the F-35 joint strike fighter, "as whatever benefits might accrue are more than offset by excess costs, complexity and associated risks," Secretary Gates said.

The secretary spelled out his opposition to the last two of those programs in particular.

"I will continue to strongly recommend that the president veto any legislation that sustains the continuation of the C-17 or the F-35 extra engine," Secretary Gates said. "And given some recent commentary, let me be explicit. It would be a very serious mistake to believe the president would accept these unneeded programs simply because the authorization or appropriations legislation includes other provisions important to him and to this administration."

Secretary Gates said the department must maintain budget growth during the next few years, as the nation fights two wars.

That said, Secretary Gates added, he understands this is a fiscally constrained environment, and wants the department to trim overhead costs and rethink acquisition.

"My goal is to significantly reduce our overhead costs in order to free up the resources needed to sustain our force structure, to modernize and to create future combat capabilities while living within the current top line," he said. (AFNS)

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Senior Airman Paolo Santos By SSgt. Daniel Bowles Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Senior Airman Paolo Santos, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for two years and is slated to deploy to the Middle East in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

His regular duties include weight and balance calculations, checking of cargo restraints and ensuring the safe placement of cargo and or personnel to keep the aircraft within its permissible limitations allowing it to safely take off and land.

"My role is to move this important materiel to its destination needed by our deployed service members in the area of responsibility," he said. "I believe moving the mission to where it is needed is my biggest contribution to Team Charleston; knowing that I am making a great deal of impact to the warfighter capabilities - to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan."

While deployed, daily duties for Airman Santos will be much the same, he said, but the distance from friends and family will not. He has deployed before, and said the separation will still take some getting used to.

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"The amenities that technology and modernization have brought even to the most austere of locations has allowed us to keep in touch with our friends and family, but the feeling is just not the same, so keeping yourself busy keeps my mind from drifting to the feelings of homesickness," he said.

Used as a way to manage the strain of deployment, staying busy also helps keeps Airman Santos educated.

"I am currently jumpstarting my graduate education in business and is looking forward to finishing it within a couple of years," he said.

His interests include caring for animals, keeping fit at the gym with weight training and immersing himself in his favorite music.

"I have a passion for music. When I'm not on the road and I have some time, I try to play my guitar or try to learn how to play the ukulele," he said.

This "warrior of the week" hails from Houston, Texas, and was born in Manila, Philippines. He joined the Air Force in 2007.

"Senior Airman Santos has exceeded every expectation I have set for him," said Staff Sgt. Charles Reimer, 437th Operations Support Squadron airdrop instructor loadmas-

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ter. "He is more than deserving of being a Warrior of the Week, as well as every other accolade he has received."

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.

AADD brings volunteer spirit to Windwood Farm children

By Staff Sgt. Amanda Lotspeich Airmen Against Drunk Driving president Most Airmen Against Drunk Driving volunteers don't get to meet all the people they protect after driving a wingman home, and in turn, never fully see the many ways they provide a positive influence to those around them.

In spite of this, driving under the influence is just one negative influence which exists in the community. There are many who are affected, but the most impressionable are children. By what is heard, seen and felt at a young age, they can be placed at risk for developing lifelong behavioral difficulties.

When AADD was formed, the goal was simple - to be a positive influence for saving lives. June 19, the group of Airmen, known best for their door-to-door service without fare or tips, set out to change lives as well, through their volunteer spirit at Windwood Farm.

Windwood Farm is a private 501(c)3 not for profit organization which is licensed by South Carolina Department of Social Services to provide intensive care, residential group home services to boys ages 5 to 16.

Many of the children at Windwood Farm have been removed from their homes due to physical, psychological, or sexual abuse; exposure to domestic violence; substance abuse or criminal activity in their family; or other unstable

The mission of Airman Against Drunk Driving is "Wingmen Saving Lives." The group of Airmen set out to change lives as well, through their volunteer spirit at Windwood Farm, helping children toward a brighter future June 19. To volunteer with AADD, call 963-3535 or e-mail the AADD organizational inbox at aadd.charleston@charleston.af.mil.

home situations. Caring parents also place their children with them.

Many place their child at Windwood Farm to eliminate at-risk behaviors their child is displaying through long-term therapeutic residential treatment. The boys also have the opportunity to attend school on their campus if the child has an individualized education plan that has determined they need a self-contained setting.

Windwood operates 365 days-a-year, and while the boys are in placement, they reside at the farm seven days-aweek. The farm never closes their doors.

AADD volunteers helped this organization meet their mission by painting classrooms, trimming and weeding

around the houses and buildings on the farm's 110 acre plot of land, cleaning the houses the children work, play and live in, and clearing undergrowth around their baseball field.

After a morning of work, members of Windwood Farm provided lunch for the volunteers and children living there.

The evidence that Windwood Farm is changing children's lives by motivating them to make good decisions and overcome the challenges they have faced is seen after spending even just a few minutes with them.

If not for Windwood Farm, the futures of these young boys would be far less guided. Their needs are great and ongoing. AADD plans to continue volunteering to help meet their needs, and anyone can volunteer. They are scheduled to participate in Day of Caring, Sept. 11, and are they also celebrating their 25th anniversary Nov. 6 with a festival. Both events will require help.

Volunteers for AADD save countless lives every weekend by keeping drunk drivers off the roads and educating Airmen about drinking responsibly. Taking responsibility for one's actions not only keeps people safe - it sets a positive example for children, like those living at Windwood Farm, and hopefully influences them to be responsible and make good decisions.

To volunteer with AADD, call 963-3535 or e-mail the AADD organizational inbox at aadd.charleston@ charleston.af.mil.

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To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628abw.dispatch@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

Specials Joint Base Charleston Military Inaugural Ball: "Joint Traditions ... New Horizons" is the theme for the Joint Base Charleston Military Inaugural Ball scheduled to be held Oct. 23 at the North Charleston Convention Center. In this venue, Team Charleston takes an appreciative look back at the beginnings of joint efforts of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force and looks forward to new partnerships. The planning committee has embraced this focus and looks forward to representing some of the Joint missions accomplished by these two services through historic displays and vintage uniforms. All Joint Base Charleston members are invited to take part in this event.

The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., and dinner is served at 7 p.m. The Strolling String military band will provide entertainment throughout the event, offering the impressive ability to walk through the crowd with their instruments. After dinner entertainment will be a mixture of rhythm and blues, soul and rock as The Cool performs to guests' delight. Event attire is mess dress for officers, mess dress or semi-formal for enlisted and black tie for civilians.

Blue Star Museums free admission: The National Endowment for the Arts along with the non-profit Blue Star Families has started a new summer program called Blue Star Museums, a partnership with more than 750 museums across America to offer free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Museums in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are taking part in the Blue Star Museums initiative. In addition to 30 children's museums across the country, participating museums represent a broad range of art, history, science and cultural topics.

To obtain a list of participating museums in the area, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Click a state on the map to see a list of museums.

Events Tuesday Step Parenting: Learn how to understand blended family issues and common complaints from adults and kids June 29 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Also learn the stages of adjustment, characteristics of a successfully blended family, household rules and discipline, establishing new traditions, and things to do and not to do. This is class is for couples only, no children please. A light snack will be provided. Call 963-4406 to register.

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 lap around the McCombs Way Trail. This program began June 15 and will run through August 27. This is an open invitation to all to help reach the goal of 500 participants. For more information, contact the Youth Center at 963-5684.

Wednesday S.C. employment services: Meet with a South Carolina job services representative to help in your job search and provide limited resume assistance June 30. Individuals seeking service must register online and identify job leads before arriving at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Building 500. This service is firstcome, first-serve. Walk-ins begin at 10 a.m. Call 963-4406 to register.

Thursday Commander's Challenge, Family Run and Info Fair: The Commander's Fitness Challenge for July will be a 2.5 mile run July 1. The run begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Charleston Club. This month's Fitness Challenge will also host a Year of the Air Force Family one-mile Family and Pet Fun Run at the same time. Both events will start and end at the Charleston Club where there will be healthy snacks and drinks. Representatives from the 628th Force Support Squadron will have an Info Fair set up in the ballroom to answer any questions about their facilities, programs and activities. For more information, call Fitness and Sports Center at 963-3347.

July 2 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, food, face painting, an inflatable playground, paintball, sumo suit wrestling and jousting tournaments. A new attraction this year will be hot air balloon rides. All are encouraged to bring a blanket or beach chair for seating to view the fireworks. For more information, call the Liberty Office on Naval Weapons Station Charleston at 764-7002.

Education and Training 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-

Airmen Against Drunk Driving: Wingmen Saving Lives Last incident: June 4 2010 Total: 10 2009 Total: 16 2008 Total: 14 2007 Total: 8 To volunteer, e-mail AADD.charleston@charleston.af.mil.

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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.

Meetings and Registrations Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like or regret how you act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. This is a voluntary class focused on helping participants manage anger and stress and learn more effective ways of communicating their emotions. The workshop is divided into four 90 minute sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972.

Summer reading registration: The 2010 Base Library Youth Summer Reading Program is underway through Aug. 7. The theme this year is, "Voyage to Book Island." This program is designed to encourage and improve reading skills among youth.

To register for the program, stop by the Base Library and pick up a summer reading packet. All books in this program must be checked out from the 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.

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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, MacGruber will navigate an army of assassins to hunt down Cunth and bring him to justice.

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When a hurricane is headed for the coastline, stay on top of base-level updates. In the event of a hurricane, emergency information for members of Joint Base Charleston will be released via direct messenger e-mail, the base marquee system, the Commander's Access Channel (Channel 2) and the base website at www.charleston.af.mil.

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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 next First 6 meeting is scheduled for July 15 at 11 a.m. in the First Term Airmen Center classroom.

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.

Charleston County Parks and Recreation Department: Volunteers for this event will spend the day in the park at a private picnic, assisting with the setup and take down of inflatables. The event will be held July 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wannamaker County Park. Volunteers must be 16 or older. To volunteer, contact Erin Guerrero at 7628053 or visit www.ccprc.com.

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 prevent-

ing 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.

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 843-747-4009 or email her at cathy@clf1670.org.

International Center for Birds of Prey: The International Center for Birds of Prey in Charleston is looking for dedicated volunteers to help with the care of a large number of raptors from around the world. Volunteers will be working intimately with these majestic birds on a regular basis. Volunteers must attend a quarterly volunteer orientation. To sign up for the next briefing, contact Joe Kowalis at 971-7474 or e-mail him at hikerjoe@homesc.com. For more information visit the International Center for Birds of Prey website at www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.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 266-5256 or by e-mail at mtscherer@cydc.org. For more information, visit www.becomeabig.org.

Camp Happy Days: Camp Happy

Days is a week filled with fun which runs July 3 to 10 helping children ages 4 to 16 who have cancer. Volunteers are needed to be camp counselors, program area helpers and administrative assistants. The minimum age to volunteer is 20. To volunteer, contact Teresa Bishop at 571-4336 ext. 26 or by e-mail at teresa@camphappydays.com. For more information, visit www.camphappydays.com.

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MISC NOTICES

HOMES/APTS FOR RENT

Come Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info, playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group "Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC"

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.

Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston.

Visit our website for playdates and more http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

SERVICES Child Care***Now Registering*** Mon-Fri 0630 to 1830, 6wks to Pre-K, first 30 Registered @ intro special, (843) 557-8171 w w w.l p b w ac ad e m y. c o m Triple Military Discount - Free Move In Truck 1 Free month, rules may apply All Safe Storage 3674 Ladson Road Ladson, (843) 871-5151 and All Safe Storage 1025 Baconsbridge Road Summerville (843) 873-0083 www.allsafestoragesc.com Home Day Care 6wks-4yrs full/part time/wkends/eves/hol. off Ashley Phos. Rd. call 568-8609 / 364-4140 WELL & GEO-THERMAL Drilling.

Neussendorfer Svcs.

Certified, Bonded, Insured.

843.693.6457 Vietnam Vet GEM LAWN CARE, CAFB/local area 367-5473 In-Home Child Care DSS Reg. 6:30 - 6:00 Meals & Snacks Drop-In's $4.00 hr. First hr. free during July. 5 mins from AFB call 843-552-5360

Snee Farm, Mount Pleasant stunner! 3 bed 2 bath home across the street from Towne Center.

1550 sq/ft, fenced backyard, Call Corbett 843971-1695 or www.tinroofproperties.com House for rent. 4 BR/2.5 BA, 2 Car grg, 2 story home in Indigo Field.$1295/mo,1900 SQ ft, avail August 1st , 3 mil to AFB, Dor II schls, call 5737980 or 277-4573.

3bd2bth home$1225/mo 2cargar frplce eat in upgraded ktchn HVAC carpets lawn maintned amenities w/pool Drchst 2 Sch 843-297-0989 3BR/2.5Bath Home @ The Reserve at Eagle Run. Conv. to AFB Blt 2006/1600 sqft/Fireplace/ Stainless Steel apps/ $1090 (210)860-5488 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 oommate wanted a very nice area 3 brd 3 bath non smoker own private bath. Close to base Eagles Landing 843-345-1489.

Ladson 1278 Maryland Dr 3br 1ba w/fncd yard pets nego-fresh paint wood/laminate floors, mil discounts 795 month 843 442 5767 College Park Rd Area - Douglas Wayne Rd. 3 BD 2 BA, 1 car gar. Stove, DW, MW incl. Sec dep reqd. Rent $1100 mth. 819-1302 Townhome 2BR/1.5 Bath in Goose Creek $1000mo/ washer/dryer/fridge/screened porch.

2 yrs old. Call Belinda (843) 725-1030

Yard work needed? Call Ron at 478-3960 Charleston Auto Storage Short/Long Term Parking. Cars, boats, bikes, RVs and ATVs. Special Military Rates. Near AFB and Navy Base. 843-767-0112

WANTED Female Jiu Jitsu Training Partner. Call for times and location. 843-425-0771

PETS Pure Breed American Bulldog 1yr old m white with brown/black stripe brindle house/crate trained $300 obo call Brian @ 843-298-2933 Siberian Husky Puppies, CKC, Born 5/19/10. $550, Taking Deposits, Go Home 7/14/10. Call 843-327-2025 or 327-1896 Blk & white Peek-a-poo puppy for sale! $600.

Comes w/free kettle. Ask for Tiera or Donte. 757582-2664 or 757-582-6039

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E-MAIL HOME SEARCH Automated daily e-mail system provides you details on all homes for sale in the MLS as they hit the market! www.CharlestonHomeSeeker.com Sponsored by Julie Mulligan of Carolina One Real Estate (843) 224-5747

Village Green ~ $234,900 4160 Westerly Ln 3br, 2ba 2069 sf. Pet friendly yard MLS1011164, Harbourtowne RE Kathy Cooper 843-607-3511 Short Sale - Wescott, 2712 SqFt, 4BR, 2.5BA, 2 car garage. $225,000. Dorchester II schools.

Call Ellen, 437-0001 2 acres of land, three bedroom mobile home cabin, List Price: 50,000. CPT Sam Gethers, (843) 214-6750,Email: gsampreach@aol.com 3 bdr 2 1/2 bth, 1580 Sq ft. Open flr plan w /formal living rm & 2 story family room w/FP. Sville $139,900 PrudentialTracey 843-830-0556

Tippman A5 Stealth paint ball gun + accessories ( 2 masks, cleaning kit, etc.) Call/text for info $250 firm 940-782-8031

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

Wood Entertainment center, hard wired for components, back slots for wiring access. $600.00 OBO. Call 486-9725

Queen P-top Matt. and Box Set NEW in Plastic. $125…Full also available.

696-5712 Can deliver Living Room Set w/Ottoman-$200 obo. Dining Room Hutch-$250 obo. 19 Cu. Ft. Maytag Refrigerator-$400 obo. Call 843-513-4252.

AUTOMOTIVE ALL MILITARY - $0 DOWN! NO CREDIT CHECK! www.MyAutoChoice.com - 843-873-5656 OVER 150 CARS ONLINE! 76 Triumph Spitfire. Red. AM/FM/Cass.

Completely restored. Engine rebuilt. 4 Speed. $16,500 Negotiable. Call Bobby, 843-760-1001.

0% Down *SIGN-N-DRIVE* Easy financing through NFCU and USAA Chiefs Wholesale Autos.Regional Quality Award Winner. Chief is on YOUR side!

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843-568-9856 2002 Gray Chevy Tahoe 2WD LT. All the upg's w/ leather int, sunroof, power everything, Runs great. 100K mi, $9,199. 843-814 5325 2000 Dodge Caravan Silver Gray $3600. Power windows/lock/cruise control/dual airbag.

AM/FM/CD/ipod,towing pkg,roof rack 764-0759

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 HOMES FOR SALE

A must see. Furnish your entire house: Bedroom set with mattress, Dining room set and living room set $1400 (includes military disc.) All new box/plastic with warranty. Call Todd @ 725-8563. Delivery available

2 BR/1.5 Bath Townhome in Goose Creek. $1000mo/ washer/dryer/fridge/screened porch.

2 yrs old. Call Belinda (843) 725-1030

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64Gb Ipod Touch w case $299. Elect Guit / Line 6 Amp /cables etc $399. Media Graphics pad $49; 843-425-0988 2006 REFRIGEARATOR side-by-side, white ice/water dispenser, 69h/35w/28d, 26 cu.ft. energy efficient, auto defrost 764-0759 A 6 Piece Cherry Bedroom Set w/matt & box. Never used.

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03 MINI Cooper S

04 Mitsubishi Chevy Colorado 09 LancerZ-71 GTS

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