Jan. 5 - 18, 2018 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Patriot Vol. 9, No. 1

Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’

January 5, 2018

Providing support

Inset, U.S. Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class Antwon Cox, 4th Medical Logistics Company, tests an electrocardiogram at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 12, 2017. The 4th MEDLOG, a unit of Navy and USMC personnel, test and store medical supplies and also ship those supplies when needed by the Marine Forces Reserves.

Hospitalman 2nd Class Kirby Reynolds, 4th Medical Logistics Company, packs a box with supplies at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 18, 2017.

The 4th MEDLOG provides materiel distribution support, asset visibility, class VIII medical supplies and equipment support.

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4th MEDLOG Sailors supply downrange Marines

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Story and photos by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – On an installation as large as Joint Base Charleston, some personnel might not be aware of the vast capabilities that exist here, to include the mission set of the 4th Medical Logistics Company, a unit within the United States Marine Corps 4th Medical Battalion.

The battalion is staffed by U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy personnel who provide medical support to Marine forces world-wide.

Though smaller in size compared to other JB Charleston mission partners, the 4th MEDLOG here is integral to supporting and sustaining the warfighter around the world.

“Here in MEDLOG we provide materiel support to exercises such as African Lion and other func-

tions to ensure Marines in the field have the right equipment to support themselves in combat environments,” said Hospitalman 2nd Class Oyekade Dada, 4th MEDLOG operations chief.

Working at a Marine Corps Reserves Center provides challenges to the 4th MEDLOG they overcome by training in a joint environment. Every Sailor and Marine can do multiple jobs.

“Working on a joint base has given me the opportunity to interact with other branches here,” said Dada. “The MEDLOG is unique because we don’t have large facilities other MEDLOGS enjoy. Because we have fewer Sailors and Marines to support the same size workloads as other MEDLOGS, we have to do a little bit more multitasking.”

The team handles both operations and procurement while working in the warehouse and coordinating transportation needs.

"Every day we are making sure Sailors and Marines are ready to go,” said Dada.

No two days are the same at the MEDLOG, with various orders from different units needing supplies and equipment to support Marine and Navy missions.

“Normal day-to-day varies,” said Hospitalman 1st Class Shawn Burnette, 4th MEDLOG senior enlisted leader. “From receiving requests and calibrating equipment to procuring materiel and checking the availability of supplies, we ensure everything is ready to be shipped out.”

The Marine Forces Reserve mission can hinge on the success of the 4th MEDLOG. "Our job is important because we provide class eight equipment to the entire Marine Expeditionary Force for Marine Forces Reserve," said Burnette.

"Without MEDLOG, they wouldn't be able to complete their mission."

EOD Olympics certify biannual training with a bang Story and photos by Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight hosted their semi-annual EOD Olympics here Dec. 15, 2017.

The training, Operation Yule Log, was held to certify the EOD technicians on the more than 5,000 hours of training they completed the past six months.

“Operation Yule Log takes all the information they’ve acquired during training the past six months and ties it together with several challenges an EOD team could encounter,” said Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Morrison, 628th CES NCO in charge of EOD of operations and training. “Regularly practicing and mastering these skillsets could save their lives in a deployed environment.”

The Olympic-style competition divided the flight’s junior members into two teams competing against each other in various scenarios. The competitors were required to complete these tasks while being evaluated by a senior technician.

“The evaluator scored them for the competition and got a firsthand look at what they were doing,” said Morrison. “If they got stuck or were doing something incorrectly, the evaluator was there to help them back on track.”

Each of the day’s challenges required the participants to use the skills they had learned over the past six months allowing each technician to see their strengths and weaknesses.

“We all love our job and wish we could do it all the time,” said Staff Sgt. Kyle Bushy 628th CES EOD team leader. “This training lets us put together everything we’ve trained on for the past six months. We get to see how much better we’ve gotten individually and how far we’ve come as a team. Coming together as a team is important because we always work as a team. Working together lets us learn from each other.”

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Staff Sgt. Sherwood D. Johnson IV, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician takes measurements while performing reconnaissance during the EOD Olympics here Dec. 15, 2017. The training, Operation Yule Log, was held to certify the EOD technicians on the more than 5,000 hours of training they completed the past six months.

At the beginning of each scenario, the evaluators would select a technician who showed the most doubt in that particular skillset. This technique allowed members to practice their weakest skills while showing EOD leadership how effective the training and teaching tools are.

“In a real world scenario you won’t be able to do only what you’re best at, so it’s important for them to practice the things they’re least comSenior Airman Matthew fortable with now,” said Senior Master Sgt. Tracy Passerotti, Koser, 628th Civil Engineer 628th CES EOD superintendent. “Everybody did a great job and Squadron Explosive there were no major errors made by either team. This also helps Ordnance Disposal technius in shaping curriculum. We can see if the messages we’re trycian, searches for mines ing to send through certain training scenarios are being during the EOD Olympics received.” here Dec. 15, 2017. The Olympic-style competition Passerotti was pleased with his team’s performance. He feels divided the flight’s junior this is a great platform on which to build for the new year. members into two teams “These are all competitive guys. Making this a competition competing against each really brings out the best in all of them,” said Passerotti. “In EOD other in various scenarios. it’s critical to work effectively as a team and both groups did that The competitors were required to complete these today. I couldn’t be happier with the results. It shows we’re training effectively because they’re able to apply their skills to comtasks while being evaluated by a senior technician. plicated situations.”

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Education, leadership and paying it back Commentary by Ched Beam, executive director 628th Air Base Wing

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”

- John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States.

Second, leadership, guidance and support assist to direct those JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Last year I educational opportunities and learning tools into a successful wrote a commentary about teamwork, commitment and outcome. Believe it or not, this 5’5” guy played high school bastrust and highlighted a significant point in our nation’s aviketball. Coach Lavell Hall who coached junior varsity and varsiation history exemplifying a combination of all three - the ty basketball for 14 years at Lincolnton High School was my JV Wright Brothers and the first flight. These are not the only basketball coach and I was a senior his first year as varsity coach components of a successful unit, business or organization. in 1984-85. We finished 9-13 and lost in the first round of the There are a few more I would like to share this year. Last conference tournament. But that is not what I remember the spring I had a unique opportunity to speak at a banquet most. About halfway through the season, we played our crosshonoring the top 40 high school graduates in Lincoln county rival, East Lincoln High School. About midway through County, North Carolina. I was born and raised in this small the first half, Coach Hall was less than pleased with the starters’ community where the graduates from four high schools performance, so he called on the second string…I was second Mr. Charles Beam 628th Air Base Wing Executive Director were about to embark on pursuing their next dreams. I told string. We held our own until the starters returned midway them I believe the keys to success in life are education, through the second half with the same result. We only lost by a leadership and “paying it back.” few points but I remember the locker room that night.

Coach Hall was emphatic, “I am disappointed in your play tonight, you did “Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.” - Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, mother to John Quincy not give your team a 100% and you are better than that. Tomorrow morning Adams and often referred to as both the first second lady and the second first (Saturday) practice at eight in the gym.” Next morning, only a few of the playlady. ers showed, not much basketball, mostly running and endurance training. The Education is important. Whether instilled by your parents, teachers, coach- next Monday at practice all 12 players showed. However, many still owed es, church pastor, community leaders, grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts or Coach Hall a Saturday practice and he reminded them. Five players quit the uncles….it doesn’t matter; they all play a part. Education is not a destination. team and only seven remained to play our other crosstown rival, West Lincoln, It is a never-ending journey and a lifetime pursuit. There is no finish line the following week. We survived the season with a less than successful winunless you choose one. The “true” student will always continue to learn, loss record but it was a team which had surrendered individual accomplishabsorb and apply those lessons to life. The true student never halts or cuts the ments for team goals with a coach who stood behind his principles. journey short. The journey is enhanced by the teachers who impact your life “Don't take for granted the love this life gives you; When you get where and make lasting impressions. I would like to share a special college profes- you're goin' don't forget to turn back around; HELP THE NEXT ONE IN sor of mine with you.

LINE; Always stay humble and kind.” - Tim McGraw, “Humble and Kind,” Major Thomas Dion, “Maj. D.” as he was affectionately known, was a pro- Country Music Singer. fessor in the Civil Engineering department at the Citadel. He was down to The final component which I believe is important to success…both as a earth and a real southern gentleman. He referred to everybody as “Bubba” leader and a teammate, is “passing it on,” “paying it back,” leaving a legacy. and always said, “If you need to burn the midnight oil to get it done, then While a task, thought or initiative may have started with you, it doesn’t end burn the midnight oil.” Maj. D. was tough, fair and had very high expecta- there. Each one of you – officer, enlisted, civilian, whether junior or senior in tions of his students. Our first test in sophomore surveying class was four rank – makes an impact in some form or fashion. Make no mistake about that. problems. When the grades were returned you received a 100, 75, 50, 25 or Own it, embrace it, develop it, live it and pass it on. Be passionate, be patient 0. As we reviewed the test, one of my classmates stated, “Maj. D., I only and be persistent. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you have made a simple math error, otherwise I followed the right steps.” To this he grown, mentored and educated the next generation, no matter what the field replied, “Bubba, I don’t want to be driving over the new Cooper River Bridge of expertise and no matter how trivial it may have seemed at the time. one day knowing one of my students who designed it received partial credit.

Even today, I see young men and women I have supervised and mentored You don’t get partial credit for designing the bridge. It’s right or it’s wrong.” become the next generation of leaders. Remember, life is about relationships Attention to detail and cross-checking your work…Maj. D. was tough on you build, nurture and grow. both. The final test of the year contained the same number of problems; howFormer VMI Head football coach, Cal McCombs, quoted a mentor of his, ever, grades ranged from a 60 to a 100. Again, during the review, one of my “It’s not about the Xs and the Os, it’s about the Jimmy and the Joes.” Take classmates chimed in, “I just had a couple of minor errors and you deducted the time to know those you work for, those you work with and those who 10 points on this 25-point problem.” Maj. D. just smiled, winked and said, work for you. Start your legacy now and pass your knowledge and expertise “Remember, Bubba, I don’t give partial credit.” to the next generation.

2017 USO Holiday Tour brought a piece of home to our deployed service members

Commentary by Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – We just wrapped up this year’s USO Holiday Tour where Ellyn and I had the privilege of spending the holidays with our forward deployed troops in Spain, Poland, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). We were joined by USO President Dr. J.D. Crouch II and his wife Kristin; my senior enlisted advisor Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell and his wife Sandra; and Medal of Honor recipient Army Capt. (Ret.) Florent ‘Flo’ Groberg and his fiancée Carsen.

While we can’t bring our troops home for the holidays, we can bring a bit of home to them, and that’s what the USO Holiday tour is all about. It’s also a way to thank our service members for their service and show how much we appreciate their sacrifice.

This year’s tour included professional wrestlers Michael “The Miz” Mizanin and Alicia Fox; actor Adam Devine and comedian Iliza Shlesinger; country singer Jerrod Niemann; celebrity chef Robert Irvine and his wife, Gail KimIrvine, a professional wrestler, model and actress. All of them volunteered their time and talent to show our service members that America remembers and values their service.

We made 10 stops across two continents in seven days and met with over 6,000 service members. The 11 USO shows included everything from comedy acts to country music performances—and it made an extraordinary impact.

Each year, the sentiment I hear from deployed service members has been: “You know, for a couple of minutes, I forgot I was here.” And that sentiment has been echoed by service members for over seven decades.

I can speak from personal experience of the support that I’ve received from the USO throughout my career.

I remember as a captain in 1985 being in surgery on Christmas Eve in Okinawa. I woke up on Christmas Day and standing around my bed were folks with the USO Holiday Tour who were visiting patients in the hospital that day. I can also remember in 1987, while I was on a deployment to the Mediterranean, I heard “Proud To Be An American,” by Lee Greenwood for the first time. He Department of Defense photo / Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro was performing on USS Inchon (LPH 12).

Members of the USO Holiday Tour pose for a photo with airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Since WWII, the USO has provided a vital connection Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base Dec. 23, 2017.

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between service members, their families and the American people. It could be a Marine making a phone call home from Anbar province on a USO card or a soldier in Kandahar who’s reading a story to his young child on a DVD to send back home. It could also be an Airman who is able to go inside the USO center to get Wi-Fi connectivity after working on the flight line at Incirlik Air Base for 15 to 16 hours a day.

As a nation, we’ve been at war for 16 years. Despite that, our all-volunteer force continues to recruit and retain high quality men and women from all walks of life. There are many reasons for that, but I believe one of the most important is that our young men and women know that what they do is appreciated, and that America has their backs. The USO has played a key role in that regard.

On behalf of all our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast guardsmen, I’d like to say thank you to the USO and its volunteers. No matter where we are, thanks for bringing a little piece of home to our service members — wherever they may serve.

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JB Charleston supports Weapons School capstone event

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 437th Airlift Wing launched 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs in support of the largest U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration Phase Joint Forcible Entry event in its history, Dec. 9, 2017.

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., trains tactical experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space and cyberspace on behalf of the joint force.

Aircrew members from Joint Base Charleston participated in the JFE, allowing for the chance to integrate with more than 100 dissimilar aircraft.

“A JFE is one of the most complex mission sets we, the Mobility Air Forces, participate in,” said Capt. Tom Sallenger, 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Operations Group commander’s action group. “The ultimate goal of a JFE is to support the Army and establish a lodgment in someone else’s air space. Our purpose for the JFE is to deliver the Army to an objective area to establish a U.S. presence. As part of the joint overall picture, we require support from the Combat Air Forces to get us into contested air space.”

Mobility Air Forces aircraft, launching from 12 bases, participated in the capstone event, with an objective to deliver 120 U.S. Army paratroopers to a target area.

“We flew in with 37 C-17s and 21 C-130s Hercules, pressed into contested air space, and fought our way in,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. J.R. Wendler, 16th Airlift Squadron and 437th Operations Group director of staff. “It requires a lot of integration with other assets, F-16s, and F-15s for example, to clear the lane for the MAF to get to the objective area, air drop and put in our joint partners, in this case the Army, to start building up combat power.”

The scale of the event provided a realistic training experience. Sallenger said the size and realism of the JFE is necessary to prepare aircrew members for real world operations.

“The reason why we are providing so much support as Air Mobility Command and as the MAF is because we’re preparing for the future which requires readiness,” said Sallenger. “In planning a contingency operation, we need to have real-life experiences and some of those experiences can only be obtained in a scenario as in-depth as the JFE.” Although the MAF completed the phase effectively, support elements ensured success.

Sallenger said the accomplishment of events like these start at the ground level.

“It really goes way deeper and involves support agencies across Joint Base Charleston, including our maintainers,” said Sallenger. “They worked 12-hour shifts and generated the aircraft to make sure we met our minimum force to deliver the Army. Without them, none of this would be possible. They put in the sweat to make this happen and it’s really where the rubber meets the road.”

Master Sgt. David Suter, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron gold production pro superintendent, said that the 437th AMXS executes their mission the same whether an event is training or real world.

“It takes a lot of manpower and a lot of people being dedicated, especially in weather like this, cold and rainy, to being out there for hours on end,” said Suter. “It’s intimidating at first Airman 1st Class Kevin Schreiber, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-17 Globemaster during a Joint Forcible Entry training event in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration phase here, Dec. 9.

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Airman 1st Class Yasuary Martinez, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance journeyman, performs ground maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III in preparation for a Joint Forcible Entry training event in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration phase Dec. 8. Thirty-seven C-17s, 21 C-130 Hercules and 120 U.S. Army paratroopers participated in the mobility portion of the WSINT phase during a simulated mass JFE event over a contested target Dec. 9, on a range near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The event demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to execute rapid, decisive responses to crises worldwide.

because it is a huge project and very visible. However, these are the same steps and same processes we go through for a real world event. So, if we need to clear off this flightline and get all these aircraft out of here, it’s the same steps. It’s important for us to do it and do it right.”

Every six months, the Weapons School graduates approximately 100 Weapons Officers and enlisted specialists who are tactical system experts, weapons instructors and leaders of Airmen.

Joint Base Charleston, as part of the MAF, demonstrated an ability to integrate with the CAF and joint partners during the JFE event and helped build a realistic experience for the future Weapons Officers involved.

“Over the past several decades the Weapons School has evolved from being Air Force fighter pilot centric to involving the MAF, which involves airlift and tanker support. Now it’s starting to branch into a more joint Weapons School environment which involves the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, and all the assets they bring to the fight,” said Sallenger. “The lessons we learn from participating in a JFE allow us to work as a total force and achieve combined objectives.”

Capt. Matthew Anthony, 15th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster pilot, performs preflight checks in preparation for a Joint Forcible Entry syllabus event in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration phase here, Dec. 9.

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Tackling traumatic brain injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment

By Shireen Bedi Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, VA – With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity. Understanding the symptoms of TBI is crucial for immediate evaluation and treatment and to ensure medical readiness with minimal downtime. The Air Force Medical Service continues to improve TBI care with the upcoming Invisible Wounds Center at Eglin Air Force Base.

“It is vital that we are able to recognize the signs of TBI not only in ourselves, but in other Airmen,” stresses Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jeffrey McClean, the TBI Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General and neurologist at the 59th Medical Wing in San Antonio. “With early detection, Airmen are able to get help and return to duty.”

TBI occurs when someone experiences an injury to the brain as a result of an external force, which causes some change in brain function. The immediate changes can include loss or alteration of consciousness, confusion, or amnesia of the events immediately before or after the exposure.

“TBI can be categorized either as mild, moderate, or severe and can be a focused to a particular part of the brain or have widespread damage,” explains McClean. “Understanding the severity of a potential brain injury is critical to treatment.”

Fortunately, the vast majority of TBI cases are mild TBI, also known as concussion. Most patients with concussion can expect a complete recovery within days to weeks. Even among Airmen, these are usually sustained in non-combat settings like falls, accidents, sports injuries, or motor vehicle collisions.

While most cases are mild, the key to a quick recovery with minimal impact on readiness is a proper diagnosis. The fact that TBI is an invisible wound could potentially delay a patient receiving the necessary evaluation and treatment.

“The biggest issue, especially in military culture, is the belief by some that they should just tough it out and not seek care or evaluation after a head injury,” said Mcclean. “There may also be a fear of the potentially negative impact on an Airman’s career.”

In reality, the vast majority of service members with mild TBI, especially with prompt and appropriate care, can return to full duty within 7-10 days after sustaining the injury. If someone does not seek care, they might be performing activities or exposing themselves to risks that could ultimately lead to another concussion or unnecessarily prolong the symptoms. This delay in care could negatively impact their readiness and their ability to complete their jobs.

“This is why it is critical that we work on addressing this issue and ensure that all processes, policies, and providers are operating from a patient-centered approach to care,” said Michelle Padgett, Chief for the Air Force Invisible Wounds of War Policy.

The Air Force is currently working to open an Invisible Wounds Clinic within the next year,

which will be located at Eglin Air Force Base. The clinic will focus on a holistic approach to TBI and Invisible Wounds care.

“We know that integrative pain management is an essential part of our treatment approach and have included this in our planning for the center at Eglin,” explains Padgett.

Courtesy of Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs Part of the integrative and holistic approach is looking Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be difficult to detect with its at TBI and post-traumatic typical lack of physical markers. Knowing the signs and sympstress disorder together. The toms of TBI is critical and ensures Airmen can return to duty. combined efforts ensure that patients are receiving optimal care and a more effective treatment plan is being administered.

“It is not uncommon that an injury or particular traumatic event may cause both a TBI as well as PTSD,” explained McClean. “Often their symptoms overlap and in order to ensure the best outcome for patients, it is best to consider treatment options for both of these diagnoses together.”

In addition to providing quality care, the Invisible Wounds Center will offer advanced concussion care research, and multidisciplinary diagnostic and rehabilitation treatment. The goal is to provide the best patient-centered care for all invisible wounds.

“We are very good at training for the enemy, but not necessarily the enemy from within,” explains Padgett. “Increasing the focus on symptoms and healthy coping strategies will improve an Airman’s ability to access, seek, and receive care early so they can continue serving.”

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628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call: Questions and Answers From the 628th Air Base Wing

Q: Can we get incentive rides on C-17 for quarterly winners?

A: We are currently working with the 437th Airlift Wing to get incentive rides for award winners … more information to come.

Q: With regard to giving off-base organizations easier access onto the base, is it going to still be safe and secure? Will there still be robust security measures in place?

A: Yes, there will still be adequate security measures in place. We will still accomplish a thorough background check the same way we do now. We are just streamlining the paperwork process to make it less cumbersome.

Merchants/vendors who have a valid need to come on base will be able to do so more efficiently, which will ultimately be good for everyone residing and working on-base.

Q: Is there a plan to extend Palmetto Commerce into the back gate?

A: Charleston County has a desire to eventually extend Palmetto Commerce Parkway from International Boulevard to Ashley Phosphate Road. The county is not certain where the connection to Arthur Drive will be made as they are still exploring alternatives for the routing of the extension project.

Q: Is there a plan to 4-lane Red Bank Road all the way to Gate 1?

A: No, there are no current plans for widening Red Bank Rd.

Q: With opening up the DFAC to all personnel and the rise of lone wolf and active shooter attacks, what steps are being taken to protect service members’ at large gathering sites like a dining facility?

A: We take security of the base and our personnel very seriously. For security reasons, I am unable to explain all the security measures we currently have in place or plan to put in place when the dining facility reopens. Rest assured protecting our personnel will remain a top priority.

Q: Any plan for town hall meetings at the Weapons Station?

A: Yes, I plan to hold town hall meetings on both the Air Base and Weapons Station in the spring timeframe.

Q: Any thought to changing some section's reporting hours to combat the Dorchester/I26 traffic?

A: We continue to engage with local municipalities and the state on the traffic issues in the local area. There are a number of projects in development and a number of no-cost ways to deal with traffic. As you mention, offsetting reporting hours is one such option. Reporting hours are at the discretion of unit leadership depending on the unit mission.

Q: If furniture is damaged in the dorms, how long for them to get replaced?

A: If/when dorm staff or FMO are notified of damage, they will replace said item within 1-2 business days.

Q: Can the dorm Airman get full sized refrigerators?

A: Full sized refrigerators are only authorized in Quad dorm configuration as most other dorm rooms are not large enough to accommodate full size refrigerators.

Q: Any updates on the switch from ABUs to ACUs? A: In October, HAF authorized Airmen assigned to Battlefield Airmen units to wear the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) in an effort to better enable these Airmen to perform in their daily work and training environment. No additional guidance for the rest of the force has been released.

Q: In the base paper two months ago, it stated personnel with LEOSA credentials can carry concealed weapons at JB CHS. Is that true?

A: At this time, only active Law Enforcement Personnel may carry weapons on base. The article in the base paper you reference was a description of the LEOSA program, which has not been implemented on Joint Base Charleston at this time.

Q: When is the DFAC renovation scheduled to be completed?

A: The dining facility is projected to open in late summer under Food Service 2.0/Food Transformation. When the facility reopens, anyone with base access will be able to dine at the facility. Additionally, the capability for a “campus dining” concept for Essential Station Messing (ESM) personnel (meal card holders) is projected to be implemented at the same time as the DFAC re-opening. This program allows for ESM personnel to utilize any FSS food facility using their meal card.

Q: Will the updated DFAC accept debit/credit cards instead of only cash like previously?

A: Yes, under Food 2.0 our non-ESM patrons and customers will be able to pay with alternative methods such as debit and/or credit cards in addition to the cash payment option.

Q: Will there be volunteer opportunities for the Air show?

A: Yes. We will need many base personnel to help put on a great Airshow on April 28, 2018. As a result, for many Airmen the airshow will be a workday. The Friday (April 27, 2018) before the airshow will be a family day and anyone with base access will be able to see all the acts perform their practice show and tour the static displays. We are also planning a Family Fest that afternoon with food and entertainment. More details to come.

Q: Is the Thrift Shop closing?

A: The Consignment Shop is closed until January 2018 due to manning and reorganization issues. The plan is for it to re-open with original hours. NOTE: the Consignment Shop is operated as a private organization by the Spouses Club and they will have final say in when it reopens.

NOTE: the Airman’s Attic located in the same building as (but not part of) the Consignment Shop remains open normal hours.

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Smoke is in the air...prescribed fire season begins on JB Charleston Story and photo by Terrence Larimer 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Resources Manager

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Be prepared to smell some wood smoke around Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station this winter. Wood smoke usually indicates a prescribed fire is being conducted by the station’s natural resources personnel somewhere on the Weapon Station's 12,000 acres of managed timberlands. While smoke from a prescribed fire can be annoying, these fires are used to prevent the smoke from a wildfire which can be life threatening.

For over 30 years prescribed fire has been employed on JB Charleston to reduce the possibility of a serious wildfire.

Conducted by trained fire mangers, prescribed fire is the controlled application of fire to woodlands under specified environmental conditions, following appropriate precautionary measures.

This controlled application confines the fire to a predetermined area and accomplishes planned land management objectives.

Prescribed fire season can begin as early as November on the Joint Base - Weapons Station and run thru June depending on weather conditions. All prescribed fires in South Carolina are monitored by the S.C. Forestry Commission. Before these fires are started, a notification number must be issued by the commission from their fire control headquarters. Fire weather information, necessary to plan and conduct prescribed fires, is updated daily on the commission’s web site. Weather conditions which affect prescribed burns include wind speed and direction, relative humidity, ambient temperature, fuel moisture and a number of smoke dispersal factors (ventilation rate, mixing height and transport wind direction). The weather dependent nature of control burning means fire managers cannot issue a burning schedule. Weather predictions change

daily and the final decision to conduct a burn is made early in the morning on the actual day of the burn.

The key to prescribed burning is control and control is achieved by carefully choosing the time and conditions under which the burn is conducted. Wildfires can be one of nature’s most destructive forces; destroying timber, burning homes and infrastructure, killing wildlife and causing human deaths.

Properly conducted, control burns do not kill trees which have grown beyond the seedling stage. They burn along the forest floor with flames rarely rising higher than three to six feet from the ground.

Prescribed fire has many benefits making it a desirable and economically sound practice in southern pine forests. As previously mentioned, it reduces the accumulation of leaf litter, pine needles and dead sticks, thus reducing the danger of catastrophic wildfires. It helps prepare woodland sites for a new generation of pine trees for planting or natural regeneration. It improves wildlife habitat by increasing the quantity and quality of leafy browse food while creating openings and avenues for feeding, travel and escape. Additionally, it reduces understory scrub hardwoods in areas managed for pine timber.

Finally, periodic, low intensity fires enhance forest appearance and improve access for hunting and other recreational activities by eliminating brush and thus opening the forests up to outdoor enthusiasts.

However, prescribed fires do potentially have a downside.

They contribute to a temporary lowering of air quality, although to a much lesser degree than wildfires. This lowered air quality is especially troublesome to people with breathing difficulties or other respiratory related problems. Choosing the optimum weather conditions for rapid smoke dispersion helps minimize these smoke issues.

Members of JB Charleston Wildland Fire Team work a fire line in Weapons Station woodlands during a prescribed fire in 2017.

With the assistance of personnel from the Air Forces’ Wildland Fire Management Branch, JB Charleston Natural Resources personnel annually prescribe burn approximately 3,000 acres of base woodlands. If you are concerned about a woods fire, controlled burning activity on the JB Charleston Weapons Station can be confirmed by the BDOC Dispatcher at 764-7555.

For additional information on controlled burning call the JB CHS Natural Resources Office at 764-7951.

But remember, if you smell wood smoke this winter, not all fire is bad.

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Donovan, left, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, answers a $100 question about the Navy’s policy on drug use during NHCC’s “Impaired Driving Month Jeoparody Challenge” Dec. 20 at NHCC.

Before departing for the long holiday weekend, Naval Health Clinic Charleston’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention counselor, Lt. Jonathan Carmack, center, and DAPA assistant, Petty Officer 1st Class Samuel Hutcheson, right, prepared NHCC staff members for the end-of-year holiday travel period, which is often one of the most dangerous times to be on the road because of alcohol-related incidents, by hosting an “Impaired Driving Month Jeoparody Challenge” featuring statistics and ways to mitigate impaired driving.

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628th MDG aids USCG Sector Charleston with historic exercise Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

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315th delivers aid bound for refugees in northern Iraq

By Maj. Wayne Capps 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, GERMANY – Six pallets, more than 50,000 pounds, over a quarter of a million Kurdish refugees fed.

Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing delivered humanitarian aid bound for refugee camps in northern Iraq this weekend while also conducting a multifaceted training mission.

“From a big picture stand point, even though the Reserve crews are training to stay proficient, 01/29/08 we were able to help Kurdish refugees who were fleeing ISIS,” said Master Sgt. Chris Fabel, a flying crew chief from the 315th Low 44º Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Charleston who was on the complex mission.

“Sometimes these missions can be hard and keeping current can be a pain, but we have to keep in mind that while we were doing that, we are helping a lot of people in need,” said Fabel.

“We all feel a sense of accomplishment on these missions.”

The humanitarian aid was flown using the Denton Amendment, a State Department and USAID Program that allows humanitarian supplies to be flown -aboard U.S. Air Force aircraft on a space available basis.

According to the Denton cargo application, Global Samaritan Resources, a nonprofit corporation located in Abilene, Texas, donated 35 pallets, containing more than 275,000 dehydrated rice soy casserole meals intended for the refugees.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. William O'Brien

A formation of C-17 Globemaster IIIs fly over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, S.C., during a Large Formation Exercise, May 25, 2017. The LFE tested the 437th and 315th AW’s abilities to complete a joint forcible entry airdrop with the 82nd Airborne Division from Pope Army Airfield, closing Exercise Bonny Jack 2017, a three-part mobility exercise. See the photo spread on Pages 6-7.

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Visit: http://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/News/Article/1195850/21-charleston-c-17s-launch-in-support-of-armys-all-american-week/

934th Airlift Wing Airmen at MinneapolisSt. Paul Air Reserve Station load humanitarian cargo onto a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III Jan. 13, 2017. The 315th Airlift Wing flew more than 50,000 pounds of donated meals intended for refugees in northern Iraq.

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To read the whole story, visit: http://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/News/Article/1052330/ 315th-delivers-aid-bound-for-refugees-in-northern-iraq/

MCPON visits JB Charleston

Photos by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar - Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano speaks to service members at the Bowman Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Aug. 16, 2017.

The MCPON visited multiple facilities around base to conduct fleet engagement with Sailors and their families.

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Initiative streamlines base, county emergency response times

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Leadership from Joint Base Charleston and Charleston County representatives signed a memorandum of agreement combining their call centers to shorten the response times of military and civilian first responders at the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, March 30.

The Public-Public, Public-Private, better known as P4, program makes mutually beneficial partnerships with the community to leverage resources, combine similar services and improve the relationships of Air Force bases and the surrounding counties. There have been 250 P4 initiatives Air Force-wide since the inception of the program, with six of the initiatives taking place here.

“At Joint Base Charleston we like to think of ourselves as great neighbors to the Lowcountry,” said Col. Robert Lyman, JB Charleston commander. “But, today is an example of the Lowcountry being a great neighbor to the joint base. This partnership saves the federal tax payers a great deal of money, but even more importantly, it allows us to respond much faster and more effectively when families living on base need help.”Low 69º Col. Rob Lyman, right, Joint Base Charleston commander, meets with J. Al Cannon, left, Charleston County sheriff, during a tour of the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, March 30, 2017. The Enhanced 911 initiative combines the call centers for the 628th Security Forces Squadron and fire department with the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, ultimately shortening response times, saving money and saving lives.

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Members of the 628th Medical Group assisted U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston with a communicable disease exercise, the first of its kind in Charleston, at the Federal Law Enforcement Compound April 4.

The exercise tested communication procedures and the integration of federal, state, local and private industry partners while analyzing response capabilities if an infected person needed to be transported from a vessel to the Port of Charleston.

“For communicable disease operations we have to rely on other organizations, at the local level with fire and emergency medical service and all the way up to the Center for Disease Control,” said Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Scaff, Coast Guard Sector Charleston chief of contingency planning and force readiness. “All of the agencies come together as a unified command to make decisions on how to manage a case like this.”

The Centers for Disease Control, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Medical University of South Carolina also participated in the exercise. The 628th MDG helped plan and evalu- James Bundo, Medical University of South Carolina team leader, wears personal protective equipment during a communicable disease exercise at the Charleston, South ate the exercise. Planning for the exercise began in November 2016.

“The more exercises we do together, the better we can respond as a Carolina Federal Law Enforcement compound April 4, 2017. The exercise, the first of its team if a real world emergency happens,” said Wendy Piccirilli, 628th kind here, tested communication procedures and the integration of federal, state, local Medical Support Squadron medical emergency manager. “Outside agen- and private industry partners while analyzing response capabilities if an infected person needed to be transported from a vessel to the Port of Charleston. cies know what we bring from the federal side, whether it’s from the 628th Medical Group or Naval Health Clinic Charleston. The more you on the 628th MDG and NHCC in case of large-scale medical emergencies. practice, the better you’re going to do in the real world.”

“We’re constantly working with agencies like the fire department and EMS to The 628th MDG and NHCC regularly work with Charleston and Berkeley build relationships with them,” said Piccirilli. “We want to positively influence the County first responders. Charleston and Berkeley County EMS respond to med- community and to show the Air Force is here to help in case something happens.” ical emergencies on Joint Base. In turn, first responders from the counties rely See Historic Exercise, Page 5 U

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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 841st Transportation Battalion participated in a mobility exercise where they loaded more than 200 pieces of equipment onto the Liberty Maritime Corporation’s ship Liberty Passion here, June 16, 2017. The bulk of the shipment included mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle, better known as the MRAP. The purpose of this prepositioned, stock, pool equipment is to support the U.S. Marine Corps throughout Europe and Asia.

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To read the whole story, visit: http://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/News/Article/1138279/ new-initiative-streamlines-base-county-emergency-response-times/

Joint team delivers relief in Hurricane Maria aftermath

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS – Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, delivered 17 pallets containing more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix, Virgin Islands in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria, Sept. 24.

The mission to St. Croix was one of two humanitarian missions flown to the Virgin Islands within 48 hours. The air crew flew their first mission to the islands Sept. 23, delivering a mobile air traffic control tower and 13,000 pounds of food.

The Rhode Island Air National Guard, 143rd Airlift Wing, was activated after Hurricane Irma to provide humanitarian aid to St. Thomas and St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Before Hurricane Maria, the 143rd AW Logistics Readiness Squadron had to evacuate St. Croix.

"When we left before the hurricane everything was green and lush and beautiful," said Staff Sgt. Andrew Manca, 143rd LRS cargo specialist. "When we came back it was completely different. Everything was brown, trees and telephone poles were flat. Houses had their roofs blown off. It looked like a bomb had gone off."

Nine pallets consisted of meals ready to eat, with more than 2,000 MREs per pallet.

Eight pallets contained cases of bottled water, with more Airmen unload a pallet of water from a Joint Base Charleston than 11,000 bottles of water C-17 Globemaster III in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Sept. 24, 2017. per pallet. Manca was in the Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, delivArmy and specialized in ered more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix humanitarian relief prior to in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria. The mission joining the Air National to St. Croix marked the second mission the crew flew to the Guard.

Virgin Islands for humanitarian aid in 48 hours.

To read the whole story, visit: http://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/News/ Article/1323279/joint-team-delivers-relief-in-maria-aftermath/

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“It all depends on how many we have and I am what type of items we have,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Lekisha Montgomery, 841st TB. “If we have 100 pieces, they can come on and it will take about four hours. It depends on the manpower that transports it as well.”

The Liberty Passion was built in 2016 and holds more than 165,000 square feet of useful military deck space. In addition to military vehicles, the ship is also responsible for transporting service members’ vehicles.

“We loaded over 200 pieces of support equipment today” said U.S. Navy Lt. Brenton Breed, 841st TB operations officer.

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Joint Base Charleston named Air Mobility Command’s best installation

From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Air Mobility Command officials announced Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, as the Air Mobility Command winner and the nominee to Headquarters Air Force for the 2018 Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award.

JB Charleston was named as AMC’s nominee in October 2017, after competing against all other Air Mobility Command installations.

A selection board reviewed each installation award nomination before making their final recommendation to the commander of Air Mobility Command.

Col. Jeff Nelson, the commander of the 628th Air Base Wing, said it is an honor for Joint Base Charleston to be selected to represent Air Mobility Command at the Air Forcelevel competition for this prestigious award.

“This nomination recognizes the tremendous efforts, innovation and accomplishments of our joint service members, civilians and their families,” Nelson said. “It is a testament to the seamless integration of our more than 60 mission partners to accomplish our nation’s missions. We are thankful for their partnership and for the unyielding support of the Lowcountry community and we will continue

C-17 conducts historic mission to Virgin Islands following Irma

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An En-Route Patient Staging System and a 15-person medical team prepares for takeoff from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Sept. 8, 2017. The ERPSS and team were picked up by one of the last C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to depart Joint Base Charleston in preparation for Hurricane Irma. The ERPSS and team will fly to various locations impacted by the hurricane and provide medical aid. See more hurricane-related stories on pages 4-7.

to work together to ensure Team Charleston executes its multiple no-fail missions with the highest commitment to excellence.”

There were many highlights to JB Charleston’s submission, which included two successful hurricane evacuations where more than 23,000 active-duty personnel, civilians and families were safely returned following the storms.

Some of the other significant contributions in the base’s package included having the number one housing programs in both Air Mobility Command and Navy Region Southeast, as well as the installation’s lead in Air Mobility Command for small business contract awards.

“I am very proud of the work our team accomplishes every day and I congratulate all the personnel across Joint Base Charleston who helped make this recognition possible. We look forward to representing Air Mobility Command at the next level of competition,” added Nelson.

The CINC’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding efforts of the people who operate and maintain Department of Defense installations and who have done the best with their resources to support the mission. The award encourages commanders to create an environment that promotes innovative and creative ways of enhancing base-level services, facilities, and quality-of-life.

http://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/News/Article/1364251/ joint-base-charleston-named-air-mobility-commands-best-installation/

U.S. and coalition partners demonstrate global defense capabilities

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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE RICHMOND, AUSTRALIA – Four U.S. Air Force and one Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs loaded with more than 300 American and Canadian paratroopers took off from Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson in Anchorage, Alaska, to Shoalwater Bay, Australia, for biennial training exercise, Talisman Saber July 13, 2017.

Every two years, U.S. and Australian military forces partner to conduct a month-long exercise to enhance global readiness in a realistic training environment. This year’s exercise involves over 33,000 troops, 21 ships and more than 200 joint aircraft. The exercise prepares the U.S. and its coalition partners for rapid assistance and delivery of personnel and equipment.

Both countries’ mobility forces make the k training possible. The aerial refueling and transport of Soldiers demonstrates both countries’ abilities to deliver Army paratroopers to any location at any time.

“What we’re doing with our C-17s in Talisman Saber is practicing for joint forcible entry operations,” said Air Force Capt. Chris Mahan, lead C-17 planner for Talisman Saber 2017, weapons officer and evaluator pilot for the 15th Airlift Squadron. “What makes the -C17 so valuable in a mission like this is the fact

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A U.S. Army airborne jumpmaster from the 4th Brigade 25th Infantry division signals "one minute" to drop while he looks out of the open troop door on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 12, 2017 waiting to airdrop in supOur Airmen port of Exercise Talisman Saber 2017.

it’s diverse. It is air refuelable, airdrop capable and has the ability to fly great distances.”

That distance spanned the length of the planet’s biggest ocean. Each Globemaster travelled more than 8,000 miles to reach Australia.

“The C-17 is one of the few aircraft that has a perfect balance of strategic and tactical airlift capabilities. It allows our crews to execute a direct delivery from Alaska all the way to Australia,” said Mahan.

To read the whole story, visit: http://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/News/Article/1247293/ us-and-coalition-partners-demonstrate-global-defense-capabilities/

Joint Base Charleston C-17 deploys to deliver U.S. Navy's undersea rescue

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston joined six other U.S. Air Force C17s and three C-5M Super Galaxies deployed to Argentina on Nov. 18 to deliver the U.S. Navy's undersea rescue capabilities to aid in the search for the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine, which went missing in the southern Atlantic Ocean Nov. 15.

The flight from Joint Base Charleston to Argentina carried a tow bar, a Tunner 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader and three members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. While on the ground, the team conducted runway assessments prior to other equipment arriving in country.

"In humanitarian emergencies like this, the 437th Airlift Wing's real-time global response capability can save lives," said Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "Our rapid global mobility response bringing critical supplies and assistance to our Argentine allies and friends may be the difference."

As part of the total effort, the Air Force transported the first rescue system, the Submarine Rescue Chamber (SRC) and underwater intervention Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina.

They arrived in Argentina Nov. 19.

The second rescue system, the Pressurized Rescue Module (PRM) and supporting equipment will be transported via additional flights and is scheduled to arrive in Argentina early next week.

Maj. Benjamin Buxton, right, and 1st Lt. Casey Larson, left, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing pilots, perform preflight checks before a mission to support search and rescue operations in Argentina, Nov. 18, 2017.

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Chapel Corner The chapel has new customer service hours to accommodate your needs. Please note the Airbase Chapel will ONLY be open (including phone calls, walk-ins and e-mail) during the days/hours listed below: Sunday: 0900 - 1500 (Worship Services ONLY) Mondays: 0900 - 1500 Tuesdays: 0900 - 1500 Wednesdays: Closed for Training Thursdays: 0900 - 1500 Fridays: 0900 - 1500 Saturday: Closed

CATHOLIC SERVICES Daily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) Chapel Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) Chapel The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sunday- Mass 9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY 10 am - WS Protestant Service with Children's Church 10:30 am - AB Protestant Service with Children's Church

SAPR Corner Air Base Victim Advocates Acting SARC: Dr. Mamie Futrell Alternate SARCs: Gabriella Marshall & Cindy Lundhagen Full Time Victim Advocate: Vacant Volunteer Victim Advocates: Sonya Anthony Cecilia Ayon Stephanie Bandy Bridgette Brzezinski Tiffany Ellis Adrienne Forth Michael Gaines

Christian Hubbard Lakisha Jackson Keyron King Gabriella Marshall Miguel Martinez Desiree Mosher Shelita Muldrow Joy Ogden Johanna Quintello Ryan Sinclair William Treiber Malekia Williams

NWS Charleston Victim Advocates Ruby Godley, JBC-WS SARC QM1 Antoine Douglas - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Jenia McCallop - NAVCONBRIG CS2 Ladecha Beverly - NSA GMC Joseph Blacka - NSA SH2 Ed Dingle - NSA SH2 Latasha Martin - NSA CS2 Ebony Sharpe - NSA HM2 Asare Baffour - HHCC HM2 Patrick Collier - NHCC HM2 Patrick Cope - NHCC ENS Erin Bates - NNPTC ENS Taylor Bostwick - NNPTC ENS Mark Brooks - NNPTC LTJG Stephen Clouse - NNPTC MMNC Andy Hogue - NNPTC EMNC Brett Horan - NNPTC MMNC Collin Justice - NNPTC LTJG Sarah Kelly - NNPTC MMN1 Nick Miller - NNPTC DC1 Bobby Muller - NNPTC ENS Sindy Ramirez - NNPTC

Air Base 24-Hour Response Hotline 843-963-SARC (7272) Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369 Air Base SARC 843-817-8397 Weapons Station 24-hour Response Hotline 843-478-8615 Weapons Station Civilian Victim Advocate 843-834-4527

LTJG William Reinike - NNPTC ENS David Rowekamp - NNPTC LTJG John Schreiner - NNPTC ENS Erynn Schroeder - NNPTC ENS Erik Vargas - NNPTC EMN2 Ben Armstrong - NPTU EMN2 Britany Breedlove - NPTU ETN2 Charles Brockmann - NPTU MMN2 Desaree Edwards - NPTU ET2 Charity Fillmore - NPTU YN2 Michael Jackson - NPTU ETN2 Jacob Kessler - NPTU MA2 Logan Lewis - NPTU MMN2 Noah Mitchell - NPTU YN2 Eulisa Thomas - NPTU HM2 Shelbe Thompson - NPTU EM1 Brandon Turner - NPTU MN2 William Hodgin - NMC MN2 Brandon Odom - NMC YN1 Jennifer Pare - NOSC Charleston YN1 David Gates - SPAWAR LT Andrew Sharp - The Citadel

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628th LRS dedicates mural to unit’s heritage Story and photos by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Vehicle operators from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron paint an occupational badge at the vehicle operations building on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 9, 2017. The 628th LRS decided to paint the badge to symbolize their ability to enhance rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces by providing supplies, equipment, vehicles, war reserve materiel, port services and fuels.

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Completing the mural is an opportunity the shop leadership wanted to provide the Airmen, so they can excel at their job, and be part of their history.

“It shows them being an Airman is not just about work,” said Robinson. “It’s also about having pride in your job and realizing you support the world’s strongest Air Force.”

While the Airmen are painting the mural, the mission must still be accomplished.

“It’s a stressful job, but this puts some fun into it. We don’t get a chance to do this every day so it’s a cool opportunity,” said Azaglo. “I love being a part of the 628th, we are like a family here.”

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The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron is paying homage to its heritage and showing pride in its job by painting a mural of their occupational badge in their vehicle maintenance building.

“The mural being painted on the wall symbolizes ground transportation’s global strength and reach,” said Tech. Sgt. Henry Robinson, 628th LRS ground transportation vehicle operations control center support supervisor. “It also symbolizes, to me, a sense of pride in being a ground transporter knowing where we came from and seeing the way ahead.”

Showing pride in the heritage of vehicle operations from NCOs like Robinson has rubbed off on the Airmen who are helping paint the mural.

“We’re drawing our occupational badge; it’s very important to us,” said Airman 1st Class Winard Azaglo, 628th LRS vehicle operator.

“It’s a proud heritage and we want to show people what we are all about.”

Airman 1st Class Winard Azaglo, 628th Logistics Readiness The Airmen have tackled Squadron vehicle operator, shades in a drawing of a vehicle the task to be a part of their operator occupational badge at the vehicle operations building squadron’s history. on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 5, 2017. Vehicle operations “It means a lot to us, people painted an occupational badge in their squadron dayroom to come in here every day and demonstrate squadron heritage and pride to all visitors.

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civilian vacancies within the HMO. Our housing partners at Hunt Military Communities will maintain regular operating hours. No changes to operating hours are currently projected for our Weapons Station HMO. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 843-963-3860/3868.

EVENTS All classes or events are usually held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information or to register, please call A&FRC at 963-4406.

NOTICES The JB Charleston Air Base Housing Management Office (HMO) will be going to reduced operating hours effective 8 Jan 2018. The new Air Base HMO (Bldg 323) hours will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1100 to 1400. When the office is closed, applications will be accepted via lock box outside the housing office. The need to minimize hours is a combination of a reduction in HMO billets Air Force wide and recent

Sunday, Jan. 7, it’s back to the Air Base Theater for a FREE private screening at 1 p.m. of the movie, Logan Lucky and personal, live-on-stage conversation with Adam Driver. For all three events, seating is first-come, first-seated and tickets are not required. Any updates and further information will be available on www.JBCharleston.com & Facebook: JBCharlestonFSS.

Jan. 5-7 r Guess Who’s Coming To Town? - ... More specifically Joint Base Charleston? Adam Driver, best known for his roles in the current Star Wars movies; Corey Hawkins, best known for Walking Dead, 24: Legacy, and Straight Outta Compton; and, Korey Jackson, best known for House of Cards, Daredevil and 5 Flights Up. Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF) will be bringing all three actors to JB Charleston the first weekend in January. On Friday, Jan. 5, in the Air Base Theater and Saturday, Jan. 6 in the Bowman Center, AITAF presents a FREE live theater presentation of Top Dog/Underdog starring Corey Hawkins and Korey Jackson. Friday night, the show starts at 7 p.m. and Saturday, the show starts at 6 p.m. On

NOTICES r Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston. Services include annual vaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals.

These services are offered for all branches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg., 648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center. They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838. / Operation Employment: Military and Family Support teams at JB Charleston can help you with your job serach, career exploration, resume and more. Resume writing on Tuesdays, Interviewing for Success on Wednesdays and Federal Employment on Thursdays. 0900-1100, Bldg. 708, 224 Jefferson Ave., Weapons Station. Call 843-963-4406.

Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. r Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. r Operation Employment: Military and Family Support teams at JB Charleston can help you wiht your job serach, career exploration, resume and more. Resume writing on Tuesdays, Interviewing for Success on Wednesdays and Federal Employment on Thursdays. 0900-1100, Bldg. 708, 224 Jefferson Ave., Weapons Station. Call 843-794-7480. / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday

through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities. / Movie Nights at LIBERTY - Enjoy a LIBERTY movie night the second and fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm in the Liberty Game Room. We provide the food and drinks and feature some oldie (but goodie) movies and some new in-theaters-now movies! Check out which movies we will be playing on the Liberty Calendar posted in the Liberty Lounge! This event is free and geared toward unaccompanied Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 and geo-bachelors; CAC is required for sign-up. For more information call 296-3942 or Facebook at Liberty NWS.

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EVENTS All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified.

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