1-07-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Patriot Vol. 2, No. 1

Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!

Friday, January 7, 2011

C-17 marks two millionth flight hour during airdrop By 1st Lt. Kathleen Ferrero Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – This month, the C17 Globemaster III celebrated its two millionth flight hour.

As a testament to the C-17 mission tempo, the aircraft passed its two millionth flight hour just four years after passing its first million-hour mark, and the first million hours took 16 years to reach.

Although Air Mobility Command officials estimate the international C-17 fleet passed the milestone on Dec. 14, 2010, the achievement was commemorated on a Dec. 10 airdrop mission out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

The Dec. 10 milestone mission was a low-cost, low-altitude assignment to deliver 70 thousand pounds of fuel to a remote location in Afghanistan. The aircraft, dubbed with the call sign "Moose 75," was from Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Charleston, S.C. The air crew comprised Airmen deployed with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia. Its members included Capt. Rick Kind, Capt. Patrick Murphy, Capt. Jordan Leicht and Senior Airman Carrie Symons from McChord Air Force Base, Wash.; as well as Staff Sgt. Paul Trowbridge from Hickam AFB, Hawaii, and Staff Sgt. Jason Fatjo from Joint Base Charleston.

"It's definitely an honor," said Captain Kind, the aircraft commander of the airdrop mission. "I think it's great the Air Force is utilizing us for what we're designed to do and using us at full capacity. We're flying nonstop, but it's great flying."

Air Force schedulers have doubled the number of airdrops in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility every year since 2006. Helping fellow service members in remote locations is what motivates C-17 crews to meet the high demand. For example, air deliveries keep approximately 970 trucks off dangerous roads per month.

A few weeks prior to the milestone mission, Captain Kind and his crew had delivered fuel to Soldiers. They were later informed on the radio that "if they hadn't received fuel that day, they were basically gonna' go dry."

"In my perspective, combat airdrops in Afghanistan are

INSIDE THE NEWEST C-17

Another Globemaster III makes Charleston home See page 6

CONGRATULATIONS Airman and Sailors shine See page 8

HOLIDAY PARTY

Honorary Commanders bring holiday cheer See page 10

SPIRITUALITY Comprehensive Airman Fitness See page 9

U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft crew assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loads a Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank for aerial transport to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Nov. 28, 2010. The 816th EAS is an airlift unit assigned to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

some of the best flying I've ever known," said the pilot, who's flown the C-17 since 2003. "We're making a difference with U.S. and coalition troops out on the ground in middle of nowhere. Anything they need, which in this case is fuel, we deliver."

The two-million hour total includes C-17 hours flown by international partners. However, approximately 94 percent of the hours were flown by U.S. Air Force C-17s, said Capt.

Mark Szatkowski, the AMC C-17 weapon system manager.

The C-17 fleet is helping to meet the demand of the cur-

rent high operations tempo as it blurs strategic and tactical lines in theater, conducting airdrop and air land missions, flying into unimproved airfields and consistently being retasked for emergency aeromedical evacuation and humanitarian relief missions.

One reason for the C-17's success is its versatility in both strategic and tactical airlift operations. The C-17 has broken airdrop records monthly during the past year, keeping an estimated 970 trucks off of hazardous roads See C-17 Marks Two Millionth, Page 4

Rapid Improvement Event key to communication

By Eric Sesit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Although Joint Base Charleston became fully operational more than three months ago, there remains an ongoing effort to ensure the base’s command and control functions are able to efficiently communicate incidents to leadership and the base populace. This includes having all the information needed at the tip of their fingers to make timely and accurate decisions in the event of an emergency. Recently, a team of more than one dozen key personnel from both JB Charleston-Air Base and Weapons Station held a Rapid Improvement Event to discuss the best

way forward in opening communication channels should the unexpected happen.

According to Maj. Scot Frechette, 628th Air Base Wing Command Post chief, “We are fully prepared for any event, however, our hope is that these meetings will drive the mapping and decisions for the future of Joint Base Charleston and all joint basing command and control.”

Ensuring leadership and first responders have all the critical information necessary becomes more complicated when you factor in the distance between JB Charleston-Air Base and the Weapons Station. Before joint basing, there was limited coordination between base agencies to create a synergistic process and both routine and

emergency communications were not as efficient as needed. Multiple communications systems were used by first responders which could result in information bottlenecks that made it difficult for controllers to effectively manage timely notifications. By standardizing the notification process, communication times will decrease and errors will be minimized.

“There are always better and more efficient ways to do things,” said Major Frechette. “Our team is looking at how we collect information in times of emergency and how we disseminate that information. Basically, we’re looking to streamline the information flow and, in the process, save lives and property if an event happens.”

General Order prohibits use of intoxicating substances Courtesy of Headquarters Air Mobility Command

Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander has signed a new general order regarding the use of intoxicating substances.

According to the new order, AMC military members are not allowed to: a. Possess, distribute, inhale, smoke, chew, consume or otherwise ingest any type of Salvia Divinorum, Salvinorin A, or any botanical incense or herbal mixture called "spice".

b. Inhale, inject, smoke, chew, consume or otherwise ingest any product labeled not safe for human consumption. c. Inhale household chemicals or other chemical inhalants to become intoxicated, high or to alter mood or function, or to achieve a psychoactive effect. d. Abuse over-the-counter nonprescription medications to become intoxicated, high, or to alter mood or function, or to achieve a psychoactive effect. Note: Abuse of prescription medications may violate Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice and can subject an

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Airman to disciplinary action under the UCMJ or administrative action such as involuntary discharge. e. Use prescription medications in any manner other than prescribed.

This order applies to all military members assigned or attached to AMC. You are also considered assigned or attached to AMC if: a. You are assigned to a tenant unit located on an AMC base. b. You are active duty personnel on temporary duty, located on an AMC base. c. You are Air Force Reserve Command personnel on orders or

on inactive duty training status located on an AMC base. d. You are an Air National Guard member upon mobilization assigned or attached within AMC. If you fail to obey this general order, you will be in violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ with possible court-martial, Article 15, or other disciplinary and or administrative action. Other actions include, but are not limited to, reprimand, admonishment, administrative demotion, security clearance suspension or revocation and involuntary separation with an adverse characterization of service.

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Col. Martha Meeker 628th Air Base Wing commander

New year brings exciting changes to Joint Base Charleston Saturday, the 628th Air Base Wing will be a year old and what an amazing year it was. Standing up a Joint Base while supporting the surge in Afghanistan and helping relieve the suffering of Haitians after a 7.0 earthquake was testimony to the talent and strength we have at Charleston. We now look to what 2011 holds and, like 2010, it will start with change. Today, Air Mobility Command is restructuring to accommodate the growing focus on expeditionary combat support, training and installation support. In particular, the 628 ABW joins Grand Forks, Pope, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the 627th Air Base Group at Joint Base McChord in transferring from the 18th Air Force at Scott Air Force Base to the Expeditionary Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The Expeditionary Center will continue to provide exceptional expeditionary combat support training and education, but will now oversee installation support functions for both joint bases and other Base Realignment and Closure impacted bases.

I'm excited about this shift and the focus it brings on our incredible troops. Individuals like Senior Airman Robert Corbett in our Logistics Readiness Squadron. He's been embedded twice with the Army and

each time has earned Top Performer in the Basic Combat Convoy course before taking on the duties of being a Lead Vehicle Commander in theater. This duty entailed leading convoys of 45-plus vehicles through the most dangerous roads in Iraq. He's hard charging at home as well, pursuing his associate degree, volunteering as an assistant coach at a local high school and helping keep others safe as a member of Airmen Against Drunk Driving. Then there is Tech. Sgt. Steffan Fritz from the Communications Squadron who just returned from a six-month deployment to Africa. He saw duty in Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya as part of the Army's 418th Civil Affairs battalion, Charlie Company. It's not often I receive word back from an Army captain about one of our members, but I did in this case as Capt. Stephen Bernard, Team Leader CAT 4181 was impressed by Sergeant Fritz's performance. While our primary mission will always be to provide unrivaled support to our flying operations around the world, there's no question we're seeing growth in supporting our joint partners.

And in some cases, Coalition partners as well. This is what kept Lt. Col. Karen Wade, one of our Reservists in the Medical Group busy last fall as she trained Iraqi medical personnel as part of the In-Country Clinical Observership program. By the way, if you run into Colonel Wade, congratulate her on her recent selection for promotion to the rank of colonel, a major achievement for any officer.

Because of the AMC restructure, we have the opportunity to host the Expeditionary Center Commander, Brig. Gen. William Bender here at Charleston in January. If his name sounds familiar, it should, as he was the 437th Operations Group Commander from 2002 to 2004. For dayto-operations though, this AMC shift should be transparent. We're set to take on an AMC Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection in February alongside the 437th and we'll continue to work hand-inhand with them and the 315th as we roll into the Air Expo in April, a health services inspection in the fall and then the November operational readiness inspection, all the while keeping up the Charleston standard as a major player in protecting this great country and ensuring unmatched support to all our joint base partners. It's never a boring day here in the Lowcountry.

MCPON stresses zero tolerance on sexual assault

Commentary by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Rick West

WASHINGTON – I'd like to address a subject that is impacting our great Navy, and that is sexual assault.

It is incomprehensible that a shipmate would commit such a horrible crime to another shipmate. Sexual assault in our Navy undermines teamwork, morale, unit cohesion and operational readiness. Also, the long-term effects of sexual assault dramatically impact the victim for years to come.

For these reasons, sexual assault does not belong in our Navy. We have a 'zero tolerance' policy for this criminal offense and it is each and every Sailor's responsibility to adhere to this policy and do your part to alleviate this crime within our ranks At the close of last year, reports of sexual assault have increased from the previous year, which could be attributed to victims' increased willingness to report the crime, but data also shows that sexual assaults are still occurring in our Navy. The highest risk group for victims over the past several fiscal years remains E-1 to E-4, ages 20 to 24, with most incidents occurring during the weekends. In most sexual assault incidents alcohol was a major factor impairing the judgment of predators, victims and bystanders.

Additionally, the most common sexual assault scenarios include off base parties, hotel rooms, barracks, night clubs and bars during

liberty. Simply put, sexual assault knows no boundaries and the majority of victims know their offender.

Sexual assault is a personal crime and we should all take it personally and think 'what if it was my sister or brother, my son or daughter or my wife or husband?' Wouldn't you do everything in your power to protect them?

That's how we should think about our shipmates -- we are a Navy family, we rely on each other every day. Shipmates should be looking out for Shipmates and getting involved when you see someone starting to steer into danger.

In order to remove sexual assault from our Navy we need to ensure commands have a strong partnership with Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and a robust Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program which fosters an environment where 'shipmates help shipmates' by not allowing destructive behavior to occur.

One of the ways to encourage the idea of 'shipmates helping shipmates' is through the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions peer mentoring program. The Navy launched the CSADD program June 24, 2010 with the focus on helping junior Sailors make better decisions.

CSADD's mission is: to provide Sailors with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of drinking, reckless driving and other destructive decisions while maintaining good order and discipline;

to assist Sailors in making life decisions that will maintain positive lifestyles in keeping with the Navy's core values; to guide Sailors away from making poor and destructive decisions by providing them with positive and dynamic training; and to show Sailors how to make quick positive decisions and put their training to use in moments of high stress and peer pressure.

Every command is encouraged to start a CSADD chapter with Sailors in the age group of 18-25 and enable them to take on a leadership role within their CSADD chapter. For more information on starting a CSADD chapter, see OPNAVINST 1500.80 Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Peer Mentoring Program, or the CSADD Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ Coalition-of-Sailors-Against-DestructiveDecisions-CSADD/299642495316 We must continue to promote a positive command climate based on our Navy core values and Ethos in order to defend against sexual assault and continue to promote responsible, personal behavior.

Eliminating sexual assault from our Navy is an all hands effort, and I am confident that each of you will step up and take on this charge for the betterment of our Navy.

Everyday you're making a difference and working hard in all corners of the world. You can put a stop to this crime.

HOOYAH!"

Education is key to promotion Commentary by Master Sgt. Donald Leydig Career Assistance Advisor, Joint Base Charleston's Professional Enhancement Center Welcome back Joint Base Charleston and happy New Year. I hope everyone's holiday season went well. Some of you may have made a new year’s resolution to further your education. The following will help you get on the right track to fulfill that desire to learn.

The Education Center on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, Bldg. 221, is your primary stop for all your education questions. They have many great counselors who will sit down with you and go over all your education opportunities. You also have the Air Force Virtual Education Center located on the Air Force Portal. This website is where you can review many aspects about your education plan, and different education programs that are offered to you.

The first step in going back to school is finishing your Community College of the Air Force degree. Most of you are probably within five classes of completing this degree, so go see a counselor and get started.

They will set you up with a program to help you complete this degree.

In today's more complex Air Force, you have to have a CCAF degree if you plan on making the top two enlisted ranks.

Once you complete that degree, you are halfway through to achieving your bachelor's degree. The Air Force has many schools and programs to help you complete this degree. An education counselor or AFVEC can help you make those choices. They can also help you pursue a master's degree, if you have already completed your bachelor's.

Now the good news is, almost all of these degrees can be completed at no charge to you. You have many programs available through the military to help cover the cost including Tuition Assistance, the Montgomery GI Bill, and the new Post 9/11 GI Bill. You have all earned these benefits, so don't let them go to waste.

Review AFVEC and then contact your Education Center at 963-4575 and get started on fulfilling your commitment to a higher education. You owe it to yourself and your family to better prepare yourself for your current position and your future one. For any other career advice, please contact your Career Assistance Advisor at 963-2768

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Airmen, Sailors and a culture of fitness Commentary by Eric Sesit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs I just returned from a meeting with Ashley Destefano, the program manager at the Health and Wellness Clinic on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. She took the time to show me around the facility, introduced me to Greer Gowen, the HAWC dietician, and demonstrated some of the really cool toys they get to play with.

Did you know they have this time-capsule machine that will tell you how much body fat you actually have?

Not only that, this machine will tell you how much of your body is muscle mass and how much percentage of your body is actually your organs.

Then Mrs. Destefano took me into another room that has a treadmill. There is a video camera attached to a computer that is pointed on the running pad, so the video can be slowed down and you can see for yourself what you look like when you run. The machine is designed to let you know if you are overpronating, underpronating, etc..., and that will help you choose the correct running shoes.

As we left the treadmill room, I stopped by a table that had two racks of test tubes. One set of test tubes contained samples of the amount of salt typically found in the everyday foods we eat. The other represented sugar. One of the test tubes contained about two teaspoons of salt, the average amount on just 13 potato chips, supposedly the amount of chips in a snack bag.

Since I average 13 chips a minute, I'm here to tell you, I

eat way too much salt and too much sugar.

Then Mrs. Destafano and I sat down for a little chat, planning how we can promote the HAWC programs and facilities in the paper and on our base website. That's when Mrs. Destafano told me that since the new Air Force Physical Fitness standards have come into effect, more Airmen were having trouble passing their physical fitness test.

Mrs. Destafano explained the new standards had just come into effect in July, 2010 and that many people were caught by surprise at the increased difficulty of the standards. She told me that many people missed the mark by one push-up or one sit-up or failed the run by a few seconds.

Having completed more than 40 physical fitness tests during my time in the Navy, I can understand how easy it is to have a bad day and do poorly on the test. I also know from firsthand experience how easy it is not to work out on a regular basis. In the Navy, we called people like me members of the three mile a year club. We would suck it up and run a mile and a half twice a year, pass our test and move on.

During my first few years in the Navy, in the late 80s and early 90s, commands would conduct their unit-wide physical fitness test on a Friday morning. It was a joke. I even remember people running the test with cigarettes in their mouth as if it was a sign of machismo. We would complete our test, cough up a lung or two, and then the command would have a party complete with beer and

grilled sliders. A healthy lifestyle was not front and center.

My, my how those times have changed.

If you had told me ten years ago, that by 2011, almost 40,000 of my fellow Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen would be killed or wounded in combat, I never would have believed it. But the very conflicts that our Armed Forces have engaged in during the past decade are the primary reasons for the increased standards in physical fitness across the military services.

It all comes down to a basic fact of serving in the Armed Forces. You have a very dangerous job. You can be sitting at a desk all warm and comfortable here on Joint Base Charleston one day, and the next you're outside the wire in Afghanistan. If you're not in shape, you're less likely to cope with the rigors of combat. More importantly, you might not be able to help your wingman or shipmate when they get in a tough situation.

The Airmen's Creed states: "I am an American Airman. I am a warrior." As a warrior, maintaining a high level of physical fitness should be paramount. You owe it to yourself and your fellow servicemembers to maintain an outstanding level of physical fitness.

If you're having difficulty meeting the new standards, stop by the HAWC and speak with Mrs. Destafano and Mrs. Greer. If you can't make it to the HAWC, check out the programs and facilities at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston and Sam's Gym on Joint Base CharlestonWeapons Station. They have the programs and tools to get you into shape.

Six months wasted? No, not really ...

Commentary by Senior Airman Melissa B. White 451st Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – I'm young and I have a family; I should be at home with them.

Instead, I'm on a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. I can't get much farther from them than 8,000 miles. I missed my sister's birthday, Labor Day picnics, seeing my little girl dressed up like a princess for Halloween. I also missed Thanksgiving, my mom's birthday, Christmas, New Year's Day, and worst of all, my only daughter's third birthday.

Not only does it seem like I've missed almost every holiday and special event in the book, but there have been many struggles along the way. My husband has dealt with depression and stressful situations, so bad that our daughter had to go live with my parents in Pennsylvania -- more than a three-day drive, or a really expensive plane ticket away from where we both are based at in Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He hasn't gotten to see her very often.

I also realize that, wow, it's been such a long time since my parents have cared for a toddler. I get exhausted taking care of her every day, and I can't even begin to imagine how they are even able to keep up with her at their age. I keep asking them if they're hanging in all right, and with a smile, they say they're fine. And my daughter -- it's such an up and down rollercoaster every

time I talk to her. She doesn't realize where I am, she doesn't know when I'm coming back and she doesn't know why I left. Sometimes she doesn't even want to talk to me. Ouch!

So, is it all worth it?

I had just come up on my fourth year in the Air Force when I arrived at Kandahar Airfield in August to start my first deployment. My first night here, I felt lost and alone as everything swirled around me while people showed me around and told me what it would be like in my new home away from home. Then, I had the chance to talk on the phone with my husband, whom I had already been separated from for a couple of weeks since I began combat training. I talked to him and my daughter on an online video chat a few days later, while my parents were visiting my family in Texas. That was the last time my husband and little girl were going to be together in our house until I came home because my husband was dealing with an unhealthy amount of stress. I cried. For the first time, I felt like my career was tearing apart my family.

But, it didn't. It made us stronger. It takes a special type of person to love someone in the military and an equally special person who is willing to step up to this challenge, so other people don't have to go through the same hardships. Sure, there have been a lot of tears and tough times in the past five months, but there have been just as many great moments and people who have made

these months bearable and even special.

First of all, I didn't know how many people cared. I've always been the type of person to think there's a little bit of good in everyone, but my husband's always thought the opposite, being skeptical of everyone's intentions until they prove he's wrong. He has come to realize that, even though he never has and probably never will meet them, there are good people and friends here helping me through the tough times, just like I lend them the same support. He's also experienced the same kindness on his side, sometimes from where he least expects it. Friends, relatives, neighbors and even his commander have reached out to him. His commander supported him when he needed it most by seeking him out, knowing his name and just asking him how things were going while also not showing any type of favoritism. That type of leadership is inspiring.

Though this was my first deployment, it certainly isn't my last. I know other people have experienced similar situations, or even worse situations. No matter who experienced what, a deployment is what you make it. We can either gripe about everything every day, or we can learn from it and appreciate what each assignment has to offer, even the painful growing experiences. I've learned to cherish every moment I have at home with my family and that, no matter how bad something seems when you first look at it, there's a way to find a silver lining in that dark cloud.

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The Patriot • January 7, 2011

C-17 marks two millionth flight hour - from page one per month. It also plays an integral role in airlift and the 98 percent survivability rate in aeromedical evacuation operations.

The aeromedical evacuation continuum success rate depends on a series of dominoes falling on time and in order, according to Col. Chris Benjamin, the commander of Task Force MED-EAST Afghanistan.

"Each link in that chain has to be sound for the really critically injured to have a chance," he said. He said that if he needs to get a patient to follow-on care in Germany or the U.S., "I don't want to have to wait until tomorrow."

Also dependent on the C-17's reliability are the aerial porters at the busiest military airport in the world.

According to Lt. Col. Kirk Peterson, the commander of the 455 Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron at Bagram, his Airmen and the maintenance personnel there can work seven C-17s at one time to turn them around for their next missions.

Aerial porters at the Afghanistan airfield handle approximately 100 missions, 1,500 passengers and 800 short tons of cargo daily, based on third-quarter figures, the commander said. More than 83 percent of the cargo moved at Bagram moves in three days or less.

"One goal of air mobility is to see how quickly you can move cargo. The C-17 really enables that," Colonel Peterson said.

During the week prior to the commemorative mission, Bagram Airmen saw 77 Globemasters.

Another goal of air mobility is flexibility. Integral to the hectic symphony at Bagram is the ability to re-task missions, such as reassigning a mission airlifting cargo to become an airdrop or aeromedical evacuation mission.

According to Bagram's airfield nerve center, the Air Terminal Operations Center, 42 percent of missions that flow in receive line changes, which means they get re-cut for another mission; and many of these are C-17s.

This flexibility enabled C-17s to be among the first aircraft on scene in Pakistan and Haiti this year, helping victims of natural disasters. Captain Kind was part of the second C-17 crew in Haiti after the earthquake.

"Our aircraft was diverted from its original mission this summer to take an urban rescue team from New York to Haiti to help recover earthquake victims there," Captain Kind said. "We were there right after the earthquake happened.

Ever since the first C-17 Globemaster III was delivered to the Air Force more than 17 years ago, the plane has become a centerpiece and "workhorse" of the Air Force's airlift force.

In 2010 alone, C-17s and the Airmen who fly and maintain them have supported humanitarian operations in Haiti and Pakistan, a surge of 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan, and are part of a record-breaking year for airdrops in Afghanistan.

VITA office needs volunteers Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs With tax season quickly approaching, the Joint Base Charleston Legal Office is looking for committed volunteers to assist preparing individuals' tax returns at the

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance office, Jan. 24 through Apr. 15. All tax preparations will take place at the Tax Center, Bldg. 246.

In order to prepare as many returns as possible, six to eight volunteers are needed each week. Each volunteer

will need to commit two to four weeks of time to work at the tax center. If you are interested, contact Lawrence Williams at lawrence.williams@charleston.af.mil.

Active Duty volunteers check with your supervisors prior to volunteering.

Judge Advocate office issues DADT guidance Courtesy of 628th Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate office

On Dec. 18, 2010, the United States Senate adopted House of Representatives bill 2965 which is designed to repeal Section 654 of Title 10 of the United States Code, also known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

President Obama signed the repeal into law on Dec. 22, 2010. However, the repeal does not take immediate effect, so the policy known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell will remain until the conditions of the repeal as legislated by Congress are met. In other words, Don't Ask, Don't tell still applies for at least several more months. Thus, as of right now, the policy remains in place and all service members should act accordingly.

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By Terrence Larimer Joint Base Charleston Natural Resources Manager Be prepared to smell some wood smoke around Joint Base Charleston this winter. Wood smoke usually indicates that a prescribed fire is being conducted by the Station's Natural Resources personnel somewhere on the Station's 11,000 acres of managed timberlands. And while the smoke from a prescribed fire can be annoying these fires are used to prevent the smoke from a wildfire...which can be terrifying.

For more than 25 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 begins on JB Charleston - WS in early January and runs thru May. All prescribed fires in S.C. 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 that 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...control achieved by carefully choosing the time and conditions under which the burn is conducted.

Uncontrolled wildfire can be one of nature's most destructive forces destroying timber, burning homes, killing wildlife and causing human deaths. Properly conducted, control burns do not kill trees that 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 Courtesy photo of catastrophic wildfires. It helps prepare wood- Controlled burns reduce the accumulation of leaf litter, pine needles land sites for a new generation of pine trees for and dead sticks, reducing the danger of catastrophic wildfires. planting or natural regeneration. It improves wildlife habitat by increasing the quantity and quality of lowered air quality is especially troublesome to people leafy browse food while creating openings and avenues with breathing difficulties or other respiratory related for feeding, travel and escape. Additionally, it reduces problems. Choosing the optimum weather conditions for understory scrub hardwoods in areas managed for pine prescribed burning helps minimize these smoke issues.

Base Natural Resources personnel annually prescribe timber killing unwanted hardwood seedlings. And finally, periodic low intensity fires enhance forest appearance and burn approximately 3,300 acres of woodlands. If you are improve access for hunting and other recreational activi- concerned about a woods fire, controlled burning activity ties by eliminating brush and thus opening the forests up on JB Weapons can be confirmed by the Emergency Dispatcher at 764-7555. For additional information on to outdoor enthusiasts.

Of course prescribed fires do potentially have a down- controlled burning call the JB Charleston Natural side. They contribute to a temporary lowering of air qual- Resources Office at 764-7951. But remember, if you smell ity, although to a much lesser degree than wildfires. This wood smoke this winter, not all fire is bad.

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Expeditionary Center assumes command of five Air Mobility Command units

By Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wilson Air Mobility Command units JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J – The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center assumed command of five Air Mobility Command organizations during a ceremony here Jan 6. The AMC restructuring allows 18th Air Force to focus almost exclusively on worldwide mobility flying operations and gives the Expeditionary Center added responsibility for focusing on evolving AMC mission sets. These include expeditionary combat support training and installation support missions unique to three Joint Bases within the Command, as well as at two AMC bases where missions are evolving as a result of previous Base Realignment and Closure decisions.

The ceremony, officiated by Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 18th AF commander, marked the re-alignment by reading official organizational change orders, with the commanders and command chiefs of the affected units in attendance.

Making the transition from 18th AF are the 87th Air Base Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., the 628th ABW at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., the 627th Air Base Group at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., the

43rd Airlift Wing at Pope Air Force Base, N.C, and the 319th Air Refueling Wing at Grand Forks AFB, N.D. Brig. Gen. Bill Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, noted the realignment would go largely unnoticed by the majority of those Airmen impacted, adding the Expeditionary Center will gain 13 additional manpower authorizations as a result of the Center's expanded responsibilities.

"As the commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, I am proud and honored the Center is being given this unique opportunity to contribute to the growing mission of Air Mobility Command. We are serving in a special period of our Nation and Air Force's history, a time when we must be prepared to accomplish both today's assigned missions and those we may be assigned in the future, so I'm thrilled to welcome all of our new Airmen, civilians and family members into this organization."

Prior to the realignment, 18th AF was the largest Numbered Air Force in the AF with 19 direct reporting units, over 53,000 personnel, and a geographic area spanning the globe. As Air Mobility Command's mission continues to expand and programmatic decisions already in place drive the demand for expeditionary combat support,

building partnerships and base opening capabilities, the Command's organization structure also continues to evolve. In his remarks, General Allardice said "This realignment intends to better position AMC to successfully carry out its current mission and meet future challenges."

As demands continue to increase for expeditionary Airmen, General Bender said the demand for the Center's expeditionary and mobility core training competencies is also growing.

"Here at the Center, we continue to develop courses and increase our capacity to meet the growing demands of combatant commanders engaged in the conflicts we're facing today. Training and readiness remains the EC's primary focus here at Joint Base MDL." The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center is the Air Force's center of excellence for mobility and expeditionary combat support training, including ground combat operations and contingency response training, among more than 72 in-residence courses offered at the Center.

Key to the realignment, according to AMC leadership, is that the Center will continue to provide the same high quality training to Airmen and sister service students as in the past.

Brig. Gen. Everhart delivers new C-17 to 437 AW Air Force Col. John Wood salutes Brig.

Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, 618th Air and Space Operations vice commander, as he taxis the newest C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the Joint Base Charleston, S.C., flightline Dec. 22, 2010. The arrival of the aircraft brings the total number of C-17s assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing to 59. Colonel Wood is the 437th AW commander.

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Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II hands the keys to Col. John Wood after delivering the newest C-17 Globemaster III to the 437th Airlift Wing Dec. 22, 2010.

Air Force Brig. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II taxis in a new C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the Joint Base Charleston, S.C., flightline Dec. 22, 2010.

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Airmen receive December promotions Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on their December promotions: To Airman 1st Class: 628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Ian Barone 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Sarah Hahn 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Richard La Forge, Nestor Gutierrez 1st Combat Camera Squadron: John Yurcaba To Senior Airman: 628 LRS: J. Thomas Mack 628th Security Forces Squadron: Stephanie Hall 437 AXMS: Joseph Bean, Darrell Kelly, Luke Shilling 437th Maintenance Squadron: Caprice Frazier, Joshua Jernigan 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron: Angela Nerell 437th Operations Support Squadron: Edric Byrd 1 CTCS: Jeremy Burns, Jevon Smith To Staff Sergeant: 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Cassandra Rule 628th Communications Squadron: Jacob Lurvey 628th Security Forces Squadron: Michael Better, Nathaniel Williams

437th Aerial Port Squadron: Stephen Harper, Kennard Mallicote 437 AXMS: Christopher Brown, Cloyed Brown, Jessica Dial, Jeffrey McGhee, Sean Strength 437th Operations Support Squadron: John Konkol 14th Airlift Squadron: Steven Holman 1 CTCS: Jennifer Flores, Daniel Owen To Technical Sergeant: 628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Justin Martin 628th Force Support Squadron: Natasha Ward 628 LRS: Toccara Evans 437 AXMS: Wesley Clark, Joshua Pittman, Matthew Ramsey 437 APS: Lakisha Exley 437 MXS: Chad Murray 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5: Richard Watkins 1 CTCS: Donald Kuge To Senior Master Sergeant 1 CTCS: Timothy Bailey To Chief Master Sergeant 437 MXS: John Bush 437 MOS: Gerard Komen 16th Airlift Squadron: Jeffrey Leeson

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Col. Martha Meeker, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, right, present a certificate to Tech. Sgt. Justin Steidler, joined by his wife Aimee and son Gavin, during the December monthly promotion ceremony at the Charleston Club Dec. 30, 2010. Sergeant Steidler received his promotion through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. Colonel Meeker is the 628th Air Base Wing commander, Chief LugoSantiago is the 628 ABW command chief and Sergeant Steidler is assigned to the 628th Medical Group.

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Spirituality in the military

By Airman Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Chaplains agree that being spiritual doesn't necessary involve belonging to a specific organized religion either.

"Spirituality is more closely related to faith than to the With each new year resolutions are made and new habits actual rigors of keeping a set of religious rules," Chaplain are formed.

Brown said.

For some, losing weight might be part On a basic level, there are three concepts associated of their goal to become physically fit. with spirituality, according to Chaplain Brown.

For others, learning to cope with "The first is to discover meaning in your life stress and becoming mentally fit and a meaning that transcends anything in the might be their resolution. Others physical world," he said. "Some find that vow to become more active in their through a higher power, creator or God." community, becoming socially fit.

The second concept is living out that purPhysical, mental and social fitpose, Chaplain Brown said. ness are three of the four pillars "Seek purpose in the context of all your of Comprehensive Airman Fitness. relationships, both physical and spiritual," he said.

The last pillar, spiritual, ties all of them "Honor your life by fulfilling some type of purpose or together. Here at Joint Base Charleston, CAF service to humanity." is not just for Airmen, but for all service members.

The third idea encompasses a person being at peace with How to become spiritually fit is not something that can his or her life no matter what stage of life ... childhood or be narrowed down to one easy answer. Chaplains encourage adulthood, he said. people to find out for themselves.

But according to the chaplain, spirituality goes beyond "Spirituality means something different to every single the individual. It affects the society as a whole. individual," said Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Brown, 628th "In society, spiritual beliefs undergird moral and ethical Air Base Wing chaplain and senior chaplain of Joint Base behaviors," Chaplain Brown said. "In the military service, Charleston. "There is no one standard answer that fits all." we protect human life and provide aid during times of disaster or war. Those acts of human service are based on Air Base Chapel Weapons Station All Saints Chapel moral and ethical behaviors.

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Spiritual well being benefits overall health.

"Your spiritual fitness affects your overall attitude and the way you respond to adversity," he said. "It helps you become a more resilient individual."

The path is narrow, Chaplain Quay said. A person has to be disciplined and be willing to seek, study and learn.

"If you want to have wholeness as a person, you can't neglect any one area," Chaplain Brown said. "To live life to the fullest, to have joy in your life and to be satisfied, you have to be physically, mentally, socially and spiritually fit."

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By Eric Sesit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Although the lights have come down and the ornaments have been packed away for another year, a Christmas party held Dec. 18, 2010, has left visions of sugar plums dancing in the memories for children of deployed service members.

Members of the Joint Base Charleston Advisory Council and employees of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, along with other local businesses, hosted the party for children of parents from all the armed services in the Lowcountry who were deployed during the holidays. The party was held at the Joint Base Charleston chapel annex.

"I can't say enough about the people who helped put this event together," said Dottie Karst, Joint Base Charleston Advisory Council Board president.

"David Zolnierowicz, manager of Global Content Services, a part of IHG and his staff, volunteered their time, raised the money for presents and wrapped them. David even played Santa Claus for the children."

"I had a group of employees that really

helped make this event a success for the children," said Mr. Zolnierowicz. "We had dress-down days, where employees could pay to wear jeans and casual clothes. Our company matched those donations and we were able to buy all the gifts for the children.

"Wrapping the presents was the tough part," Mr. Zolnierowicz laughed. "We used that evolution as a team-building exercise."

Santee Cooper Electric Cooperative provided the food for the event and Advisory Council members did the rest.

"Advisory Council members Marilyn Schaffner, David Kent, Mark Pilgrim, Jay Patel, Dewitt Zemp and Judy Parsons all played a huge role in putting smiles on these children's faces," Ms. Karst said. "These people made Christmas so very special for these children this year."

Ms. Karst says the Advisory Council plans to hold more parties for children of deployed service members. "We want to reach out and touch each child whose parents are deployed. We would like to do this four or five times a year and we are already planning a party for Valentine's Day or Easter."

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Brayden Crerar plays with his toys as he waits for Santa during the holiday party held at the chapel annex Dec. 18, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The holiday party was held by the Honorary Commanders Advisory Council with gifts and food supplied by local businesses. Brayden is the son of Tech. Sgt. Tony Crerar, assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Aiden Adams sits on Santa's lap during the children of deployed members holiday party. Aiden is the son of Senior Airman Stefan Adams, assigned to the 437th Operations Support Squadron.

Layla Ragland, left, and Krista Cheatham pick out a piece of candy as they wait for Santa during the children of deployed members holiday party. Layla is the daughter of Master Sgt. Earl Ragland, assigned to the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Krista is the granddaughter of Rose Alexander, assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing public affairs office.

IB Express Hazmart now open

By Todd Hobart 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station has adopted a new Hazardous Material Management Program as a one-stop shop.

The new program, IB Express Hazmart, provides the installation with a standard way to manage HAZMAT procurement and to comply with Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health requirements. IB Express Hazmart is a means of authorizing and procuring HAZMAT conveniently and timely while reducing the overall consumption and hazardous wastes at JB CHS-WS. IB Express Hazmart has been in operation for more than 10 years, at JB CHS-Air Base, and the program has demonstrated the ability to reduce hazardous material procurement, usage and hazardous waste generation. The program achieved this through the combination of management controls, automated information system support and alternative product recommendations.

In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7086, Section 2.3.1, the Hazmart on JB CHS-WS will provide customer service related to procurement, stocking, issuing and shelf-life management of HAZMAT for those shops they service. All HAZMAT (government and non-government) entering the installation must be tracked through the HAZMART. The objectives of the Hazmat Management Program are:

• Shops are required to purchase through the HAZMART, in accordance with AFI 32-7086, Section 2.3.1 • Support accomplishment of joint base missions while minimizing HAZMAT usage • Provide standardized HAZMAT service to the customer\ • Ensure HAZMAT authorization, verification, issue and usage conform to all appropriate ESOH requirements • Issue HAZMAT in the smallest quantities required to support authorized mission requirements • Track HAZMAT by process and facility location • Enter all required HAZMAT data into the approved tracking system Enterprise • Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management Information System • Provide HAZMAT data to support installation requirements • Minimize dependence on HAZMAT To better serve the installation, contact the IB Express Hazmart with your list of mission critical or frequently used HAZMAT items. IB Express Hazmart also offers free delivery on JB CHS-WS. IB Express Hazmart is located at: 2350 Red Bank Rd, Bldg. 15, Goose Creek, S.C. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Telephone Number: 764-7419 or 7647813. Fax Number: 764-4029. Email: goosecreek@basesupplystores.com

Bloodwork

U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communications Specialist First Class Jennifer R. Hudson

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Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kendrick Minion collects a vial of blood for lab testing from a patient at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Jan. 4. HM3 Minion, from Buena Vista, GA., works at the NHCC lab where more than 200 patients are seen each day and approximately 600 vials of blood are collected daily.

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Air Force and Navy Briefs Reservists load humanitarian aid for Nicaragua ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – A C-17 Globemaster III from the Air Force Reserve Command's 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., landed here Dec. 30 to load humanitarian aid headed for Managua, Nicaragua.

A fire truck along with nearly three and a half tons of medical supplies and firefighting equipment donated by members of Emergency Response Services for Latin America, an organization formed by Rodney McDonald from Warner Robins, Ga., and Mark Taylor from Bend, Ore., to assist countries in Latin America, were loaded onto the C-17 here.

The equipment was being transported through the Denton Program, which permits the Department of Defense to provide transportation of privately donated humanitarian cargo to foreign countries using military transportation on a space-available basis. There is no cost to the donating agency or organization for the C-17 transportation-related costs.

"The opportunity to bring humanitarian aid that provides direct assistance to countries in need is one of the better missions we do," said Lt. Col. Jess Smith, the mission commander.

"The entire crew is proud to be a part of these important missions."

According to an ERSLA release, the organization began soliciting equipment for this shipment in 2009 by visiting fire departments and by networking online. Donated equipment from around the country was consolidated in one staging location in Warner Robins.

Additionally, a second C-17 crew from the 315th AW is scheduled to deliver nearly $67,000 in medical and school supplies to the Lifeline Orphanage in Haiti as well as another $25,000 in clothing, food, medical and school supplies to agencies in Grenada, donated by Good News Project, Inc., an interfaith organization in Wausau, Wis. In total, Air Force Reserve aircrews delivered four tons of humanitarian aid, school supplies and firstresponder emergency equipment to Central America and the Caribbean during the New Year’s holiday weekend.

Virtual inprocessing simplifies civilian PCS RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Revisions in the civilian permanent-change-of-station orders process at the Air Force

Personnel Center are intended to save time and money, and reduce errors for hiring officials, relocating employees and personnelists, officials said.

The new civilian PCS process is conducted virtually through the Civilian Virtual Inprocessing system, or cVIP, that is available on the Air Force personnel services website.

"There used to be three or four different documents from different sources that had to be attached to an email and sent to a selectee," said Maili Peters, a systems specialist at AFPC. "Now there's one online questionnaire that selectees use to provide all the information. It's easier and faster now."

Relocating for a position can be stressful, and officials said the PCS process should not add to that stress.

According to Tonya Harris, the PCS unit chief, cVIP helps eliminate the confusion and should decrease employees' stress.

"When a civilian is selected for a position, they will get an e-mail with a link that will take them to the virtual inprocessing page," Ms. Harris said.

"From there, it's easy to follow the prompts."

In addition to simplifying the process for civilians, built-in system requirements are intended to help prevent errors that previously would have bogged down the process. For example, selectees will not be able to send the questionnaire until they complete all mandatory information blocks.

According to Ms. Harris, a timeconsuming aspect of the relocation process is "reach back."

The more often a person has to go back to a document to correct information, the more time it takes to complete a process, she said. So, the new PCS process through cVIP decreases touch time, which increases productivity.

Also, once a selectee completes and sends the form, the next person in the process is automatically notified.

"Documents don't sit in limbo unattended, because hiring officials and personnelists are notified when a document needs their attention," Ms. Harris said. "That speeds up the process too."

Selecting officials who need access to cVIP should have their supervisor send a digitally signed, encrypted email request to the AFPC Personnel Systems Operational and Control Center service desk at psocc.sd@randolph.af.mil. The request must include the last name, first name, Social Security number, base e-mail address or e-mail for life address and DSN phone number. E-mail sent to the address must also be digitally signed

and encrypted to protect personally identifiable information, such as a Social Security number.

LDO, CWO communities under review MILLINGTON, TENN – In an effort to ensure the right specialists are in the right place, the Bureau of Naval Personnel announced Dec. 29, 2010, that it has been conducting a review of its technical leadership since August and will brief Navy leadership this month.

The Navy's limited duty officer and chief warrant officer communities are being evaluated so that the right technical specialists are doing technical leadership jobs, said Capt. John Jones, Limited Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer community manager at the Bureau of Personnel.

The chief of naval personnel ordered the review of both LDO and CWO designators and billets.

"The assumption is that all of the billets reviewed are valid work, so what we have done is identify very small designators where the work is done by both LDOs and CWOs," said Captain Jones. "Billets that look like division officer work were transferred from LDO to CWO. Billets that had significant senior positions were transferred from CWO to LDO." Additionally, Jones explained that current senior LDOs and CWOs in positions that may transfer will be continued on active duty.

"This 'aging of the workforce' will ensure the Navy gets the technical experts it needs in the future," said Captain Jones.

LDOs and CWOs are technical leaders who are selected from the enlisted ranks based on merit, technical knowledge and sound leadership.

LDOs are selected from E-6 to E-9 with eight to 16 years of service.

Because they are more technically centered than LDOs, CWOs are only selected from E-7s and above with 12 to 22 years of service. Selection boards for both LDO and CWOs are held in January.

Navy steps up protection of Sailor information MILLINGTON, TENN – To comply with a Nov. 23, 2010, Department of Defense directive aimed at protecting Sailors' personal information, Navy Personnel Command will change the method for posting official messages containing partial social security numbers on its public website.

"All messages to be reviewed were pulled from the Web in December 2010, and NAVADMINS from 2009 and 2010 were scrubbed of personally

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Jan. 2, 1969 - Operation Barrier Reef began in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

Jan. 3, 1944 - Top Marine ace Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was captured after shooting down 28 enemy aircraft.

Jan. 4, 1910 Commissioning of USS Michigan (BB 27), the first U.S. dreadnought battleship.

Jan. 5, 1943 - USS Helena (CL 50) fired

the first proximity-fused projectile in combat and shot down a Japanese divebomber in the southwest Pacific.

Jan. 6, 1996 - USS Hopper (DDG 70), named for Rear Adm. Grace Hopper, was commissioned.

Jan. 7, 1960 - The launch of the first fullyguided flight of a Polaris missile took place at Cape Canaveral and flew 900 miles.

Jan. 8, 1847 - The Battle of San Gabriel took place. The U.S. Navy, Marines and Army defeated Mexicans in Calif.

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The Patriot • January 7, 2011 identifiable information," said NPC Webmaster Don Koehler. "We reposted the recent ones to the 'NPC Messages Page' after the partial SSNs were removed."

According to Mr. Koehler, messages from 2008 and earlier that contain PII are not being reposted. These include selection and promotion messages dating back to 2000 that contain partial SSNs and had been available online for many years. Visitors to the public website, www.npc.navy.mil, attempting to open these messages will receive the following response: "The message you have requested has been removed due to a Nov. 23 Office of the Secretary of Defense directive prohibiting the posting of the last four digits of a person's social security number on public facing websites.”

"This change is a safeguard directed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense in directive 13798-10," said Mr. Koehler. "Specifically the OSD ordered that social security numbers shall not be posted, in whole or in part, on any public-facing and or open government website in any form.'"

Beginning in 2011, selection and promotion messages will be posted without partial SSNs. Given that there is the potential for service members with the same name to be up for the same selection or promotion board, Sailors may go to BUPERS Online to check their personal selection or promotion status.

Involuntary separation pay not authorized for PFT failures WASHINGTON – To comply with Department of Defense-wide policy, members separated from the Navy after Jan. 1, 2011, solely for failing the physical fitness test portion of the physical fitness assessment will not be authorized involuntary separation pay, according to a NAVADMIN released Dec. 29, 2010.

Policy for involuntary separations before Jan. 1, 2011, did not distinguish between separations for failing the PFT and separations relating to weight control.

Members separated for failing the body composition assessment in any of three PFA failures may receive one-half involuntary separation pay as long as they are eligible for such pay in all other respects, including the requirement, if qualified, to serve in either the selected reserve or individual ready reserve.

Members who have been involved in misconduct or who are not performing satisfactorily must be separated for those reasons, not for weight control.

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Question of the Month The question of the month is an opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members to have their opinions heard in a public forum. Each month a question will be asked on a new topic.

This month, service members were asked:

What is your New Year's resolution?

"My New Year’s resolution is to improve my skills at work and always do my best.

I want to take the next step in becoming a leader and hope to achieve senior airman below-the-zone. I’m going to be more engaged in the community. This year is going to be about volunteering and helping others."

Airman 1st Class William George 628th Communication Squadron

“I don’t really have New Year’s resolutions, but I do routinely set goals for myself. My biggest goal for this year is to start the next phase of my life—transitioning through retirement.

I want to spend more time with my family and perhaps go out and do more volunteer work in my community.”

Hull Technician Chief William Beasley Naval Support Activity Charleston

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Jan. 2, 1942 - Gen. H.H. Arnold directed the establishment of a new numbered air force, later designated the 8th Air Force.

Jan. 3, 1968 - Col. Henry Brown and Lt. Col. Joe Jordan became the first U.S. Air Force pilots to use an F-111A's emergency escape module when their plane crashed near Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Jan. 4, 1985 - Maj. Patricia Young became the first woman commander of an Air Force Space Command unit Detachment 1, 20th Missile Warning Squadron.

Jan. 5, 1954 - Col. Willard Millikan set a speed record when he flew an F-86F Sabre between New York and Washington, D.C. in 24 minutes.

Jan. 6, 1965 - The General Dynamics F-111A demonstrated the ability to fly with its wings swept back in its first flight.

Jan. 7, 1959 - A 1959 U.S. Air Force study of Unidentified Flying Objects revealed less than one percent could be classified as unknown.

Jan. 8, 1986 - Military Airlift Command accepted delivery of its first C-5B Galaxy at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

TRICARE offers beneficiaries money saving tips for the new year

By Sharon Foster TRICARE Management Activity The most common New Year’s resolutions deal with maintaining good health and saving money. TRICARE allows beneficiaries to do both at the same time. To many, health care is a priority, but so is streamlining health care cost. Military families can reduce their health care costs now and year-round by taking advantage of several money-saving features.

Beneficiaries can reduce their out-ofpocket costs by moving their current retail maintenance medication prescriptions to TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery (www.tricare.mil/homedelivery). Filling prescriptions at a retail pharmacy is the most expensive option for a beneficiary and TRICARE. Outside of a military pharmacy, TRICARE pharmacy home delivery is the least expensive option. Not only does home delivery saves the beneficiary money on gas, automatic refills mean beneficiaries don’t have to worry about running out of medications.

Many TRICARE beneficiaries can save time, the hassle of stamps and post office visits by using their regional health care contractor’s automatic payment system to pay TRICARE Prime enrollment fees and other premiums. Payment options available may include: monthly allotments deducted from a retirement check, recurring credit card payments automatically charged to a Visa or MasterCard; and electronic fund transfer which is a deduction from a specified checking or saving account. Beneficiaries should visit their regional health care contractor’s website for more information. Websites can be

found at http://www.tricare.mil/contactus/.

Clinical preventive services help prevent illness before major health problems occur. Early disease detection and chronic condition management programs help prevent long term health conditions and add savings for beneficiaries and the government in the long term.

In September 2009, to increase access and lower the cost of preventive medical services for Standard beneficiaries, TRICARE eliminated the cost shares for several preventive medical services including some cancer screenings, immunizations and well-child care.

Beneficiaries should periodically review their explanations of benefits (EOB). Every time a TRICARE claim is filed, whether or not the beneficiary had any out-of-pocket co-pays or cost-shares, their TRICARE health care support contractor will send them an EOB listing the care received and associated costs.

Beneficiaries may find mistakes or see services listed that they didn’t get at the time of their doctor’s visit. Finding mistakes can save money for the beneficiary and for the government.

Missing a doctor’s appointment or canceling a visit at the last minute can not only cause problems for providers, but can be costly for the beneficiary. Many doctors charge patients a fee for missed appointments. Most require patients to cancel or reschedule an appointment within a specific time, usually within 24 or 48 hours before the original appointment.

These money saving tips can stretch a beneficiary’s budget and the Department of Defense’s health care dollars yearround.

Abbott glucose test strips recall at Naval Health Clinic Courtesy of the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs Based on recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued on Dec. 22, 2010, Naval Health Clinic Charleston is recalling different lots of Abbot Diabetes Care glucose test strips.

According to the FDA, the test strips being recalled may give falsely low blood glucose results. False results may lead patients to try to raise their blood glucose unnecessarily, or they may fail to treat elevated blood glucose because of a false, low reading. Both scenarios pose risks to a patient's health.

The test strips are marketed under the following brand names, specifically the Precision Xtra Blood Glucose Test Strips; Precision Xceed Pro; Precision Xtra; Medisense Optium; Optium; OptiumEZ; and ReliOn Ultima. The test strips are used with Abbott's Precision Xtra, Precision Xceed Pro, MediSense Optium, Optium, Optium EZ and ReliOn Ultima blood glucose monitoring systems. As many as 359 million strips may be affected by the recall.

The blood glucose monitoring systems are not affected by this recall.

The FDA, working with Abbot Diabetes Care, notes that the recall is related to the test strips' inability to absorb enough blood for monitoring. Strips exposed to warm weather or prolonged storage may be more

likely to provide a false result. The test strips were manufactured between January and September 2010 and are sold both in retail and online settings directly to consumers, but are also used in health care facilities.

If the test stripes have been stored in 86 degrees F or higher they are most likely defective because the heat affects a portion of the strip that determines the actual glucose reading.

If it takes longer than five seconds to get a reading once the blood hits the strip while in the meter, the strip is defective, most likely due to excessive heat. If it takes less than five seconds, there should not be an issue and use of the strips is acceptable.

Patients who have received test strips are encouraged to check the list of lot numbers below, or call NHCC Pharmacy at 7946100 for clarification. If any patient has stored any test strips on the list in 86 degrees Fahrenheit heat or higher, please return to the pharmacy for replacement. If it takes longer than five seconds to get a reading, and the test strips are on the list, return to the pharmacy.

Additionally, patients can call Abbott Diabetes Care customer service at 1-800448-5234 (English) and 1-800-709-7010 (Spanish) to speak with a representative.

To see a list of the test strips that have been recalled, visit http://www.charleston. af.mil/ news/story.asp?id=123236734

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JB CHS-Air Base Tobacco Cessation Program By the HAWC staff Joint Base Charleston-Air Base If one of your new year's resolutions includes quitting tobacco, Joint Base Charleston-Air Base has a very specific plan in place to help you become tobacco free for life.

The first step is to call the American Lung Association Quitline at 877-695-7848 to enroll in the program. Then, schedule an appointment with the Health and Wellness Clinic staff or go to HAWC during walk-in hours to complete a mandatory questionnaire. The walk-in hours are Mondays from 9 to 10 a.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m.

Once you have completed the questionnaire, it will take approximately four days for the HAWC staff to activate medication from the base pharmacy. Call the pharmacy at 963-6808 to confirm your prescription is available to be picked up.

Once you are enrolled in the program, call the American Lung Line counselor weekly in order to stay compliant with program. Patients must call the Quitline counselor weekly

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in order to keep receiving prescription refills. Failure to comply with the counseling portion of the cessation program will result in the denial of all medication refill requests.

There are many additional patient resources available to help you quit including tobacco cessation classes held monthly at the HAWC, Military & Family Life Consultants at 609-8718, Military Health Coach at AFMCWellness.com and a Behavior Health Counselor at 963-6846. For additional information, go to www.ucanquit2.org, or http://www.ffsonline.org.

If you have additional questions, contact the HAWC staff at 963-4007.

Joint Base Charleston would like to extend a special thank you to both TrySports, Inc. and Pilates V Studio for offering free running and Pilates clinics once a month beginning in January and continuing through May. Running clinics will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month beginning Jan. 27.

Participants should meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Health and Wellness Center.

Pilates clinics will begin on Jan. 20 and will continue to be held every third Thursday of each month. Participants should meet in the aerobics room in the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base fitness center at 5:30 p.m.

Train smarter in four easy steps

By Riley Phelps, head trainer Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Starting and continuing a reasonable fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being. With your health care professional's approval to exercise, physical activity can reduce your risk of life-threatening ailments such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. A consistent exercise program can also improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight and even improve your sleep habits and self-esteem. And the good news is you can do it in just four easy steps.

Nutrition plan Nutrition is the most important factor in developing a healthy body. Food plans can be very efficient if they are reasonable and practical. Don't waste your time trying miracle fad diets. Anything that seems too good to be true probably is.

First, determine what type of results you want to achieve. Take time to research the important nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins required by your body to achieve specific results, consulting a medical professional if necessary. Food plans which are successful for some don't work as well for others. For example, those wishing

Third annual Total Health Fair

By Dr. Stephanie Latter, BS, MS, DC It's time for a new year and a healthier you.

Charleston's premier healthcare providers and wellness based businesses have joined forces to create the 3rd Annual Total Health Fair, a health and wellness expo for the Charleston area Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Jan. 16 from noon to 4 p.m., at the Omar Shrine Convention Center in Mt. Pleasant.

The Total Health Fair is a free community event designed to increase awareness of all forms of healthcare and healthy living opportunities available to all residents of the Lowcountry. The event is free and open to all ages.

More than 80 healthy living businesses and several area non-profit organizations whose common goal is to make Charleston a healthier city will be at the event. Educational lectures, demonstrations and activities for all ages will be going on through the weekend. The first 250 attendees will receive free goodie bags at the door.

Exhibitors will include organic food companies, massage therapists, organic salons, chiropractors, gyms, doctors and much more. There will be hands on demonstrations, organic food, workshops, health screenings, lectures and product demonstrations.

There will also be a blood drive with the American Red Cross, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who donate blood will be entered into a raffle for many great prizes.

The Total Health Fair was created four years ago to allow the Charleston community an opportunity to meet and become educated on the various ways to stay healthy in our local area.

to shed body fat and tone up would likely consume fewer total calories and grams of protein than athletes desiring high muscle mass. Remember, you are what you eat.

Water consumption Our bodies consist largely of water. This makes daily adequate water consumption vital to our health and survival. Most of us should consume approximately six to eight cups of water per day under normal environmental conditions. Remember, feeling thirsty is an early indication of dehydration. As training demands and environmental conditions increase, so does the need for additional water ingestion. Water is also extremely important because it clears the body of toxins, helps metabolize fat, reduces fluid retention and helps supplements work more effectively.

Develop a workout program Logging your workouts in a notebook or on the computer can prevent your initial motivation from slipping away and pays real dividends over time. Schedule a few sessions with a personal trainer or check the internet where you can find thousands of programs which contain variety and challenges for all skill levels and athletic endeavors.

It isn't necessary to work out every day. Working out three times a week with an exercise plan can accomplish more than showing up at the gym with no specific goal or

plan. Prior to beginning any workout program, write down realistic, achievable goals. Take the notebook to every training and record FITT; Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type of exercise performed. Increase work demands slowly and consistently and put real effort into every workout.

Include movement activities during the rest of your day as well. If your goal is weight loss, I recommend using the same scale only once a week and at the same time each week. Don't live or die by the number on the scale; give your body time to adapt to your new physically active lifestyle.

Rest Rest is absolutely essential to the human body. This is especially true while building muscle and reducing fat.

While it may feel like your muscles are growing during a workout, this is actually blood being pumped into the worked muscles. True muscle growth happens during rest and recovery. It takes approximately a week for muscles to fully recover. Don't overtrain your muscles. In addition, be sure to get at least eight hours of sleep per night.

Following these four steps will help achieve your fitness goals. If you have questions or are interested in working with a strength and conditioning professional, a free service at Sam's Gym on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, call 764-4173.

Setting realistic goals for the New Year Courtesy of the NHCC Wellness Clinic The primary activity for the new year after the parties are over is to make a list of New Year's resolutions.

Often times, these resolutions do not always have realistic goals, such as losing 50 pounds in six weeks. The Wellness Clinic at Naval Health Clinic Charleston has many new programs planned for the new year to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Classes are open to all TRICARE beneficiaries and Department of Defense staff members. For more information or to register for a class call 794-6910. All classes will be held at the new NHCC Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic, Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station.

Ready to quit: If you're ready to create a plan to stop using tobacco, make a resolution to attend these classes held Jan. 11 and 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. You'll learn why you use tobacco, how to prepare to quit the habit and how to avoid a relapse.

Stay the Course: Once you've quit the tobacco habit, learn how to remain tobacco free and avoid relapse. The Stay the Course classes are held every fourth Monday from 5 to 6 p.m., beginning Jan. 24. This is a weekly support group motivating those who have just quit to remain tobacco free.

Weight loss support: Do you want to lose some weight? Fad diets only work for the short term. Learn how to adopt healthy eating habits that will make you a `big loser' the healthy way. The Wellness Clinic will conduct weekly, 60-minute sessions on how to lose weight and keep it off in a supportive environment.

Classes begin Jan. 11 and meet every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m.

Ship shape: This intensive course is the Navyapproved weight management series for military personnel trying to meet body composition standards. The course consists of eight weekly, 90-minute sessions every Monday starting Jan. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. The emphasis is on why you eat and how to change eating behaviors. An individualized meal plan will be developed for you by our clinical nutritionist. Family members are welcome, with or without their sponsor.

Exercise: Morale, Welfare and Recreation will have trainers using the Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling curriculum, designed to work with all fitness levels and requires minimum space and equipment. Classes begin Jan. 12 and are held every Wednesday and Thursday from 4:15 to 5 p.m. beginning Jan. 12. Wear loose clothes and bring a water bottle.

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Family Events is a new section of our paper dedicated to family activities. To submit an activity, send an e-mail to patriot@ charleston.af.mil.

Make the subject line "Family Events." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station ❏ Go to the extreme with Xtreme bowling: Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show with glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person.

Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Family Night features country music, oldies and rock 'n' roll (you can even bring your own favorite CD's if you want). ❏ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms. Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided. For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. ❏ Youth Karate offered at Youth Center: Registration is currently underway for Youth Karate Classes at the Weapons Station Youth Center. Classes are offered on Mondays from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at the Teen Center in Bldg. 777, located next to the New Wave Pool. This is a martial arts themed skill building and self-protection course provided by Coastal Kenpo Karate and Martial Arts. The course, which is open to kids ages 5 to 14, is designed to enhance fundamental skills that your child is currently developing, such as discipline, respect, teamwork, coordination and ability to focus.

Registration is $50 (includes uniform) and then $30 each additional month. Classes are instructed by "Mr. Nick" Dreiling, a third degree black belt with more than 20 years experience. ❏ Make Your Next Party a Movie Party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party? Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films! Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more. Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $25 to groups of less than 40 people. Simply call for show time availability, choose a movie from our huge library, and get ready to enjoy a unique party experience at a price that can't be beat. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey at 764-4107 for reservation information. ❏ Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party?

Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability.

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base ❏ Teen night: The library will open its doors Jan. 14, for teens only. Teens are invited for a night of food, games and fun! Join us at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base library from 6 to 10 p.m. For more info or to register call 963-3320. ❏ Story & Craft Hour: Join us every Tuesday on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base for a free tod-

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dler story and craft hour at 10 a.m. Every session features stories, crafts and finger plays. There is limited space for our Tuesday story time and prior registration is required. For more details or to register, call 963-3320. ❏ Daycare Story & Craft Hour: Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, where we will be reading the same stories and doing the same crafts as the regular story time on Tuesdays, just on a different day. Due to limited seating re-registration is required by the Monday before day care story hour. Call 963-3320 to sign up. ❏ Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come join us to have fun, experience new activities and meet new friends. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information.

Community ❏ Riverfront Race Festival Charleston Youth Marathon: For children ages 7 to 17 and in good health, the Riverfront Youth Marathon is a modified marathon where your child can run or walk 25 miles prior to the actual Riverfront Race Festival. On Jan. 24, the children will then run or walk the last 1.2 miles of the race course. Children must keep a log of the miles they run prior to the event. For more information contact Mike Campbell at mike@charlestonmarathon.com or go to www.charlestonmarathon.com. ❏ Become an MUSC Research Hero: The Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome Study is recruiting overweight children, teens and young adults, age 4 to 21, to assess risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Participants will receive a free state-of-the-art assessment including a nutrition analysis, labwork, body composition, metabolic rate and heart ultrasound. Parking is free and compensation is available. Contact Janet Carter, 792-4717 or e-mail catjan@musc.edu.

Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for individual show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ The Last Exorcism, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13 ❏ The Expendables, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m. Rated R ❏ Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Jan. 8, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Jan. 9, 2 p.m. ❏ The Town, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. Rated R

Movie Schedule: Air Base Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. ❏ The Next Three Days, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13 ❏ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13

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Events Tuesday ❏ Blended parenting: Learn how to understand blended family issues, common complaints from adults and kids, stages of adjustment, characteristics of a successfully blended family, household rules and discipline, establishing new traditions, and things to do and not to do. The briefing is Jan. 11 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., and is for couples only. No children please. A light snack will be provided. Briefing will be held in Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register.

Wednesday ❏ Burrito sale: Let us do the cooking Jan. 12 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. or pre-order your breakfast. Burritos are $2 each or three for $5.

Choose from egg and cheese or egg, cheese and sausage. Orders can be placed through your First Sergeant and can be picked up starting at 7:15 a.m. or delivered after 8:15 a.m. Proceeds from the sale will be used to off-set ticket costs for E-5 and below for the 628th Joint Base Charleston Annual Awards function. Contact Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin, 963-4410 or michelle.mcmeekin@us.af.mil ❏ Credit repair solutions: Learn what it takes to improve your credit score without paying a service for it. Class meets Jan. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 500. ❏ Spouse employment and education orientation: Learn about free available resources and services regarding employment, resumes, the local job market, scholarships & other job search issues. Briefing will be Jan. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

Thursday ❏ Resume II: Join us Jan. 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 10:30 to noon to receive professional feedback as you work on your draft resume and walk away with a completed product. Briefing held in Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register. ❏ Making a good marriage better: Learn to navigate the adoption and fostering system from the experts, Jan. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Meet with agencies and learn about resources and services identified for our military families.

Briefing held in Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register.

Friday ❏ VA workshop for disability compensation: This workshop is for members transitioning from the military who are seeking a claim for disability compensation. The workshop is Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

Jan. 20 ❏ Exceptional Family Member Program: Civilians and military members who are enrolled in the EFMP and their dependents are invited to participate in this support group to discuss concerns, share ideas and gain support, Jan. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 to register or for more information.

Jan. 21 ❏ Budget your way to financial freedom: Learn how something as simple as budgeting can help you become organized financially and accomplish your financial goals. The briefing is Bldg. 500, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Call 963-4406 to register today!

Feb. 5 ❏ 2011 Chiefs recognition ceremony: The Charleston Chiefs Group is hosting a Recognition Ceremony Feb. 5, at the Charleston Club. This event will honor Joint Base Charleston - Air Base's newest Chief Master Sergeants. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m. Dinner attire for military members is semi-formal or mess dress and business or evening wear for civilians. The cost for club members is $26.00 and $28.00 for nonmembers. Tickets and RSVP by Jan. 24 to Staff Sgt. Patricia Jones at 963-5497 or Patricia.

Jones.10@us.af.mil.

Special Announcements ❏ Coupon exchange: Save money in the new year. The Airman and Family Readiness Center has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408. ❏ Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out. Workshops meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center Classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007. ❏ Sleep habits: On average we spend 1/3 of our lives asleep. Shouldn't you know more about it? Learn effective sleep habits and how to get your best zzzzz's. Workshop meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the HAWC Classroom and is open to everyone. Call 963-4007. ❏ Riverfront Race Festival Volunteers: Volunteer opportunities are available for the Riverfront Race Festival, Jan. 15 to 16. The marathon, half-marathon, 10k and 5k road races benefit Youth Endowment for the Arts.

For more information, e-mail Volunteer Coordinator Marsha Alterman at marsha@charlestonmarathon.com or go to www.riverfrontracefestival.com.

Education and Training ❏ Records management training: Records management training is scheduled the last Tuesday of every month in the conference room of the 2nd floor in Bldg. 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.

Updates and Closures ❏ New website debut: The MAFRC has a new site on the web at www.jbcharleston.com/ family/afrc. Whether single or married or an immediate family member and regardless of branch of service, the MAFRC serves all active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retirees and civilian employees.

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

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Events Tuesday ❏ Library book club: Do you love to read?

Join the book club and share your reading experiences while making new friends. The book club meets once a month on Tuesday at 10 a.m. to discuss many exciting and stimulating book titles. If you are interested in participating, we'd love to have you! Contact the library at 7647900.

Wednesday ❏ Military Spouse 101 Workshop: This workshop is an orientation for military spouses who are new to the military. During this workshop spouses are introduced to the many aspects of the military, including the culture, mobile lifestyle, rates and ranks, chain of command, core values, etc. Benefits and resources that are available to spouses are also explored including educational opportunities, financial aid assistance, job search, resume writing, and volunteer opportunities. The workshop is interactive and it's fun! Not only are the spouses getting great information, they network to build support systems and friendships that can last a lifetime. The workshop is at the FFSC, Wed., Jan.12, 2011, from 9 to 12:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call Becky Bowers at 764-7443.

Jan. 16 ❏ Job Interviewing Workshop: Join us at FFSC, Bldg. 755, Jan. 16 from 9 to 10:00 a.m. for tips to improve your interviewing skills for job selection. Mock interviews, interview questions and dress for success are just a few of the topics covered. Come gather the tools to make the best impression for that potential employer.

Call 764-7480 to register or for information.

Jan. 19 ❏ Federal Job Search Strategies: Are you looking for a job with the federal government and don't know where to begin? Join your Fleet and Family Support Center for an interactive workshop Jan. 19, from 9 to 11:00 a.m., in Bldg. 755 to learn tips on applying for a federal job. Call 764-7480 today to reserve your seat.

Jan. 21 ❏ Pre-deployment brief: Are you prepared for deployment? Does your family know what resources are available? Come to the Fleet and Family Support Center for an IA/GSA predeployment brief Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon.

This brief is designed to ensure families are prepared for their service member's deployment. Guest speakers include representatives from Tricare, the American Red Cross, Personnel Support Detachment, and many more. RSVP to 764-7480. Pre-registration is required. Spouses are welcome.

Special Announcements ❏ Wise Credit Choices: Did you know that your credit score is a huge deciding factor for interest rates, mortgages, insurance costs, employability, loans, deposits, etc.? Many people are unaware of the impact debt can have on not just your financial life, but your whole life.

Make some new year resolutions to enhance your well-being. Call our Personal Financial Manager at the Fleet & Family Support Center for an appointment at 764-7480. ❏ Breakfast buffet at Joint Base CharlestonWeapons Station: Start your day with a scrumptious breakfast buffet at the Redbank Club on the Weapons Station. We are now serving up "all-you-can-eat" scrambled eggs, ham, grits, sausage, bacon, hash browns, fresh fruit and lots more. The buffet is available from 6 to 8 a.m., Tuesday through Friday, for only $6 per person (includes drink). Call 764-7797 for more information. ❏ Women's personal training offered: The Weapons Station fitness program is offering women's small group personal training free of charge at Sam's Gym. The service is offered Monday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. It focuses on muscular strength, endurance, and increased functionality of gross body movements. This program is offered to all fitness levels, so bring some water and a positive attitude and be ready to work. Call 7644173 for more information.

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❏ Developing Your Spending Plan: Would you like to increase your cash surplus? Do you have any extra money at the end of the month?

Let a financial education specialist at the Military and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station give you the tools and resources you need to develop the financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go, and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information.

Updates and Notices ❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our preschool program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in interaction. Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For information, call 764-7900. ❏ NSA Library is a computer "Hotspot:" The Naval Support Activity Library is a computer "hotspot" for wireless-ready laptop work and surfing the web from a patron's personal computer. Some service providers charge for this convenience; it's free at the Library. Just show up with your wireless-ready laptop, equipped with a network card, find yourself a seat anywhere in the building, and go to work. ❏ MWR's Recycling Department calling for all metal: Containers for empty aluminum cans are located throughout the Naval Support Activity. Aluminum cans are the mainstay of the recycling program; however, all types of metal are accepted. If you have heavy metal products that need to be picked up, call the Recycling Department at 743-0510.

Remember, all recycling proceeds go towards enhancing your Morale, Welfare, Recreation facilities and programs. ❏ Parents ... need a night out? The Child Development Homes program has certified providers available for Friday night child care.

Call the CDH office for a list of available providers at 764-7347. ❏ Resale vehicle lot: Selling a car, truck, camper, boat or motorcycle? MWR's "Hot Deals on Wheels" used vehicle lot offers the only authorized place to display vehicles for sale on Naval Support Activity. The lot is located near Red Bank Road in the New Wave Pool parking lot. The cost is $8 per week for military and immediate family and $10 per week forretirees and DoD civilians. Reservations and payment are accepted at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Call 764-2120. ❏ "Early Bird" drop-off service: The Auto Skills Center, located on Fletcher Street, offers "Early Bird" drop-off service for your convenience. Vehicles in need of service can be dropped off prior to our normal operating hours using the key drop-box, located outside the facility. Patrons can simply fill out the provided envelope with an explanation of the mechanic services needed, place the vehicle keys in the envelope, and drop them in the box. Then all you have to do is call the Auto Skills Center during their normal operating hours to receive an estimate or to provide any additional information concerning the work needed. At the end of your busy workday, stop by and pick up your serviced vehicle and "off you go!" ❏ Join the Redbank Plantation Golf Association: The Redbank Plantation Golf Association invites you to become a member at a cost of only $20 per year. Benefits of the Golf Association membership include: USGA Handicap, participation in monthly tournaments, participation in Association Club Championship, participation in the Association Blitz. Membership is open to all military and civilian golf patrons. Membership applications are available in the golf course club house.

Applications and payment may be placed in the silver locked box near the Pro Shop. For more information contact Tournament Chairman Tina Bohannon at tinab@sc.rr.com or call the Pro Shop at 764-7802.

Meetings and Registrations ❏ Free MWR Fitness Classes: Did you know that MWR offers group exercise classes free of charge to active-duty military and only $2 per class for all other patrons? A variety of classes such as yoga, spinning, step and sculpt and more are available in the Group Exercise Room, located in Bldg. 725 next to the Post Office. Call Sam's Fitness Center at 764-4173 for more information.

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BASE INFORMATION Bod Pod testing, blood pressure screening, wellness information, jogging strollers, massage, relaxation room

Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times.

Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules.

Family Practice Medical Clinic: Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fitness and Sports Center: Monday–Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Saturday–Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Outdoor Recreation: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Shoppette: Monday—Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Base Veterinarian: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Doors open for disabled patrons 30 minutes early.

Health and Wellness Center: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provides nutritional counseling, tobacco cessation,

Base Exchange/Mall: • Main store: Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Burger King: Mondays - Saturdays: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Charley’s Grilled Subs: Mondays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Anthony’s Pizza: Mondays - Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Barber Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Beauty Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • GNC: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Laundry/Dry Cleaners: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Stripes – alterations shop: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays: Closed Chapel: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Catholic Services - Weekday Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday & Friday. / Saturday Reconciliation: 4:15 p.m. / Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. / Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m.

• Protestant Services - Inspirational Gospel: 8 a.m. Sunday / Traditional Worship (with Children’s Church): 11 a.m. Sunday • Bible Study - Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Tuesday / Alpha Course: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Chapel Annex. Dinner prior at 6 p.m. / Truth Seekers BS: 7 p.m. Thursday, Home of Dex & Patriece For information on other faith groups, call the Base Chapel.

Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Saturday—Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The commissary doors open for disabled patrons at 9 a.m.

Chapel: Monday—Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Sunday Catholic Mass: 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday Protestant Services: 10 a.m.

• Catholic Weekday Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday

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Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for individual show times.

Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing.

Base Exchange: • Main store: Monday –Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Barber Shop: Monday—Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sunday: Closed • Mini Mart: Monday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

• Uniform Center: Monday—Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Saturday—Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 • American Red Cross: 764-2323 • Bachelor Housing: 764-7646 • Chaplain’s Office: 764-7222/7912 • Commissary: 764-2020 • Military and Family Readiness Center: 764-7480 • Morale, Welfare and Recreation: 764-7601 • Navy College: 764-4493 • Navy Exchange: 764-7042 • Navy Marine Corps Relief Society: 764-7662 • Pass & Badge Office (Auto Registration): 764-4231 • Personal Support Detachment: 764-7431/7432 Health Clinic: Information Central Appointments Public Affairs Officer

794-6000 794-6221 794-6213

Frequently Called Numbers • Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 • Medical Appointment Line: 963-6880 • American Red Cross: 963-3377 • Base Chapel: 963-2536 • Military Family Housing: 963-3859/ 963-3858 • Inns of Charleston: 963-3806 • Golf Course: 963-1833 • Health and Wellness Center: 963-4007 • Unaccompanied Housing: 963-3859 • Commissary: 963-5695 • Military and Family Readiness Center: 963-4406 • Education Office: 963-4575 • Base Exchange: 552-5000 • Visitor’s Center: 963-5729 • Military Personnel - ID Cards, Separations, Awards & Decorations, etc.: 963-0677

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Air Base • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • 628th Force Support Squadron - MWR, Readiness, Fitness, Jobs, Lodging, Dining, Recreation, Education, Veterinary Clinic: www.jbcharleston.com Medical Support • Base Clinic: www.charleston.af.mil – Search “628th Medical Operations Squadron” for clinic factsheets • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • Automated Housing Referral Network: www.ahrn.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: www.move.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse

Red Cross TRICARE Information Pharmacy

794-6220 794-6030 794-6100

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • On-Base Housing: www.nwscharlestonhomes.com • Morale, Welfare and Recreation: www.jbcharleston.com • Naval Nuclear Power Training Command: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston • Navy Region Southeast: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston Navy Medical Support, Charleston • Naval Health Clinic Charleston: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil • Charleston Naval Pharmacies: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil/pharmacy • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: www.smartwebmove.navsup.navy.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse • Navy College Program: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston

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League & non-league bowlers welcome.

Our delicious Friday night prime rib dinner is back! Diners can drop in between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. for a generous slice of prime rib, tasty sides and a fresh garden or Caesar salad. We’ll also have baked chicken for you poultry lovers. *The Members’ price for either meal is only $9; all others please add $5. No RSVP need.

Prize money based on number of entries.

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“the Wolf” Teens takover the Library Ski Wolf Mountain, N.C. Jan. 22 & Feb. 26

Friday, Jan. 14 6-10 p.m.

$135 - Skiing $151 - Snowboarding

!Video and board games !Use of Library computers !Free food !Prior registration required !(Library materials cannot be checked out during this event.)

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203 W. Stewart Ave., JB Charleston 963-4936 Sewing for the Beginner Two-session class starts Jan. 11 - $30; includes instruction & materials

Jan. 11 & 18 Two-part workshop. Learn the fundmentals of exposure, shutter speed, framing, lenses and much more. Cost is $50. Each student should have their own digital SLR camera. Advance registration required.

Understanding a pattern Jan 18. - $20; includes instruction & materials Tips & Techniques Jan. 20 - French seams and zippers, $20 ea.; includes instruction &materials

Family & Teen Talent Contest Feb. 5, 2 p.m.

Air Base Theater Registration deadline is Jan. 19.

Entry categories include: children, pre-teens, teens and families.

For more information, stop by the Youth Center on the Air Base or call 963-5684.

Free Family Craft Nights Join your favorite Arts and Crafts staff every month for a free hour of family fun and creativity. Each month we’ll feature a new take-home craft everyone can help make or build. Family Craft Nights are held on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dates for upcoming sessions include Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 16 and April 6. Call for more details.

This price includes transportation, access to the resort, a lift ticket, ski equipment and one lesson if needed. Trip price without gear is $121. Sign up deadline for the January trip is Jan. 14; February’s cutoff date is Feb. 18. These super ski bargain trips fill up quickly, so don’t procrastinate about signing up. Give the ORC a ring at 963-1732 for more details.

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