January 8 - 21, 2016 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 7, No. 1

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

January 8, 2016

Joint Base Charleston supports Black Hawk return

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi

A UH-60 Black Hawk from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade takes off, Dec. 28, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Weapons Station. More than 20 helicopters returned to the U.S. from various United States European Command bases via cargo ship. The 841st Transportation Battalion from Joint Base Charleston unloaded the helicopters and the 3rd CAB flew the aircraft back to their home station, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.

Wildland Fire Prevention on JB Charleston

By Terrence Larimer, manager Joint Base Charleston Natural Resources

improves wildlife habitat by increasing the quantity and quality of leafy browse food while creating openings and avenues for feeding, travel and escape. Additionally, it reduces understory scrub hardwoods in areas managed for pine timber by killing unwanted hardwood seedlings. Finally, periodic low intensity fires enhance forest appearance and improve access for hunting and other recreational activities opening the forests up to outdoor enthusiasts.

Of course prescribed fires do potentially have a downside. They contribute to a temporary lowering of air quality, although to a much lesser degree than wildfires.

This lowered air quality is especially troublesome to people with breathing difficulties or other respiratory related problems.

Choosing the optimum weather conditions and timing for prescribed burning helps minimize these smoke issues.

Base Natural Resources personnel supported by the Air Forces' Wildland Fire Center personnel annually prescribe burn three to five thousand acres of woodlands. If you are concerned about a wood's fire, controlled burning activity on JB Charleston can be confirmed by calling BDOC at 794-7555. For additional information on controlled burning call the base Natural Resources Office at 794-7951.

Following a year of record rainfall it may seem odd to be concerned about wildland fire but proactive wildfire prevention is a major emphasis of the JB Charleston Wildland Fire Management Program. The front line of the plan's defense is the prescribed fire program. The plan's primary goal is to prevent and minimize wildfire by reducing fuel loads in the 12,000 acres of managed forest land on JB Charleston.

For over 30 years, prescribed fire has been employed on base 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.

The JB Charleston prescribed fire season generally begins in December and runs thru June depending on weather conditions.

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 most important to prescribed burns include wind speed and direction, relative humidity, ambient temperature, fuel moisture and a number of smoke dispersal factors...ventilation rate, mixing height and transport wind direction. The weather dependent nature of control burning means fire managers cannot issue a burning schedule.

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

The key to prescribed burning is control...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, controlled burns do not kill trees that have grown beyond the seedling stage.

The fire burns along the forest floor with flames rarely rising higher than three to five feet from the ground.

The many benefits of prescribed fire make it a desirable and economically sound practice in southern forests. As previously mentioned, it reduces the accumulation of leaf litter, pine needles and dead sticks, thus reducing the danger of catastrophic wildfires. It helps prepare woodland sites for a new generation of pine trees for planting or natural regeneration. It

Commissioned Corps honored for 200 years of service

Team Charleston, Each January, we honor The Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, which has served our nation's public health in various capacities for more than 200 years.

Congress originally created the Corps to provide health services for Sailors returning from duty abroad, as well as to serve immigrants entering our country. Since then, its mission has expanded greatly. New services include regulating food and drugs, preventing diseases, and responding to natural and manmade disasters. We have all benefitted in some way from their care.

One of the earliest Commissioned Corps hospitals was established here in Charleston, and the Corps continues to maintain a presence in Goose Creek. On behalf of all us at Joint Base Charleston, I want to thank these teammates of ours in government uniformed service for 200 years of excellence in public health.

V/R, Rob Lyman, Colonel, USAF Commander, Joint Base Charleston

INSIDE

437th AW celebrates 50 years in Charleston

New AF program takes first steps

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C-130s from the Charleston Air Force Base fly over the Charleston peninsula in the early 1960’s.

Only a few years later, they were replaced by the C-141. The next year, on January 8, 1966, the 437th Military Airlift Wing took over as Charleston AFB’s host unit. When placed under the newly formed Air Mobility Command in 1992, the unit became the 437th Airlift Wing.

A year later, on July 14, 1993, the first C-17 was delivered to the 437th AW. See more history on Pages 6 & 7.

What you need to know to use yours

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JB Charleston Sailors recognized

HEROES

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WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE for Joint Base Charleston, SC

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The Patriot • January 8, 2016

Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot

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NHCC and CBOC celebrate five year anniversary

By Capt. Elizabeth Maley Commander, Naval Health Clinic Charleston

better access for our patients. Veterans and service members alike are able to get their labs drawn and x-rays taken in the combined facility.

On Nov. 10, we celebrated the 5th Anniversary of the grand As recently as the past six months, we expanded the opening of Naval Health Clinic Charleston and the Charleston Physical Therapy clinic to improve access for much-needed Veterans Administration's Goose Creek Community Based physical therapy care for veterans, service members and Outpatient Clinic. their dependents. The Physical Therapy clinic facilitates November 10, 2010, marked a major milestone in the hiscontinuity of care for our patients, while allowing us to tory of federal healthcare in Charleston. What was once just a more efficiently manage our valuable health care resources. vision on paper became a reality, as Naval Hospital Our accomplishments speak for themselves. Both Charleston and the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs NHCC and the CBOC have continued to maintain Joint Medical Center combined forces to bring patient-centered Commission Accreditation status. NHCC's medical homehealth care to service members, family members and veterans port has maintained National Committee for Quality of the Charleston community. This major restructuring, in one Assurance Level 3 recognition since 2012. Our laboratory Capt. Elizabeth Maley location, at the Captain John G. Feder Joint Ambulatory Care consistently earns College of American Pathologists Clinic, on the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station Commander, Naval Health Clinic Charleston accreditation. The NHCC Wellness team achieved the Gold strengthened the partnership between the Department of Star level of the Navy Surgeon General's Blue-H Health Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. What was once a stand-alone and Wellness Award in 2015 and, with our Lowcountry Federal Healthcare hospital became an integrated health system with improved access to the safest Alliance partners; we won the Federal Employee of the Year Team Award and highest quality health care services.

2014.

During the next five years, health care providers of the joint VA-DoD facilHowever, even with these indicators of success, the real measure ultimately ity set standards making it a model of its kind for the military and the nation. is our patients' well-being. Currently, NHCC is at a 93% customer satisfaction On a daily basis, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs staff worked rating. Every day, I read the comments our patients provide, commending our side-by-side to deliver services in radiology, cardiology, physical therapy, staff and reaffirming their choice to get their medical care here. pharmacy, laboratory and preventive medicine.

My colleagues in Navy medicine and in military treatment facilities around As our beneficiary population has grown, our dedicated staff remained the country, often ask, how is your clinic so successful? The answer is teamcommitted to delivering the safest and highest quality of care. work. We are bound together by our deep commitment and our pursuit of I often wonder, when Navy and VA senior leadership cut the ribbon cele- excellence in providing healthcare. We are one of only a few joint facilities in brating the grand opening of this 188,000 square foot clinic five years ago, existence with a mature sustainable resource sharing framework. Our patients could they have known that NHCC and the Goose Creek CBOC would be not only reap the benefits of our sharing of resources and technology, but also, known as a model for other joint VA-DoD ventures to emulate? in the experience and knowledge of our joint professional and support staff.

When we moved in, we didn't just get a new building. Many innovations The past five years have laid the ground work for future growth and expanand improvements to care followed including a drive through pharmacy pick sion for this facility. We look forward to building upon our accomplishments. up window. The high-definition magnetic resonance imaging unit, purchased I'm confident when future staff members and patients celebrate the 25th by an initial VA-DoD Joint Incentive Fund, has produced a phenomenal return anniversary in 2035, they'll look back at the history we're creating today and on investment. By sharing it, both agencies have combined cost savings with recognize this was the clinic that revolutionized the federal healthcare model.

Staying safe, remaining vigilant

By Capt. David Liapis 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – If you've been watching the news lately, you've undoubtedly seen the tragic results of terrorism in Paris and other parts of the world; and you may have even heard about threats in the U.S. Should all of this concern us? Sure, to an extent.

While running around scared there's a terrorist hiding behind every door or shrub is obviously extreme and unhealthy, being cognizant of our surroundings and knowing how and what to report is a good approach.

Maj. Gen. Wayne Schatz, Air Mobility Command vice commander said in a recent letter, "Our best defense has been and remains each Airman's awareness, personal security measures, and suspicious activity reporting."

You don't have to be an Air Force Office of Special Investigations agent or Anti-terrorism officer to be able to sense when something's just not right, but you can, and should, certainly get in contact with either of those individuals, local law enforcement or Security Forces if something does make your "spidy senses" tingle.

Here are some other tips you should consider.

They're pretty common-sense and most are likely nothing you haven't heard before, but it's always good to be reminded; and, you might just read something new.

- Be aware of your surroundings and those

around you.

• Report unusual and/or suspicious activities, on or off-base, to the appropriate authorities and/or Eagle Eyes.

• Be cognizant that large crowds and/or special events may be attractive targets. Holiday events have been targeted in the past and personnel should be particularly aware during the current Holiday season.

• Remain alert while driving for possible surveillance. Always leave room between you and the preceding vehicle to maneuver if necessary.

• Stay informed of current events and open source news reports of potential threats - When it comes to Social Media, think before you post.

• Always assume everyone in the world will be able to see what you are posting, or tweeting, even if the site limits your posts to your friends and family.

• Limit who can view your social media sites; but do not trust these settings as absolute.

• Avoid posting your home or work address and phone numbers; and any government or military affiliation.

• Avoid providing detailed accounts of your day (e.g., when you leave for or return from work).

• Never allow applications to geo-locate your location.

- Physical/Home Security Precautions. While most of these measures are primarily geared toward home burglaries, when implemented these same measures can help prevent an individual

from conducting an attack while you or your family members are home.

• Always lock doors, windows and garages, even when you're home.

• Make sure home entrances are well-lighted, and minimize bushes where intruders can hide before their ambush.

• Use the peephole before opening the door to anyone. Don't use the chain latch to open the door part-way.

• Don't open the door to solicitors or strangers.

• Install solid-core doors, heavy-duty locks and window security systems.

• Establish a safe haven.

• Hold a family meeting to work out home security plans.

The base and higher headquarters are constantly reviewing our security posture to ensure appropriate preventative measures are in place. While there are no specific, credible threats at this time, "an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists." This is why we're in Force Protection Condition BRAVO and why this entire commentary is being written. If the threat conditions change, you'll be notified by your chain of command.

The bottom line is this: stay safe and remain vigilant. Your best defenses against becoming a victim of an attack are your eyes and ears.

Green Dot to roll out across the Air Force From Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Airmen will take the first step of a five-year strategy to decrease interpersonal violence across the service in January when 1,500 Airman implementers attend one of 22 Green Dot prep sessions worldwide.

The Air Force contracted the non-profit Green Dot organization to provide these violence prevention tools to the total Air Force over the next three years.

“As a service, our number one priority has and will continue to be response. However, in order to stop violence before it occurs we must dedicate time to prevention,” said Chief Master Sgt. Melanie Noel, the Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response senior enlisted advisor.

“Helping our Airmen understand what they can do to prevent violence and how they can do it is the first step.”

Green Dot prepares organizations to implement a strategy of violence prevention that reduces power-based interpersonal violence, which includes not only sexual violence, but also domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, child abuse, elder abuse, and bullying.

“Green Dot is the Air Force’s first step in arming Airmen for violence prevention using an evidence based public health model,” said Dr. Andra Tharp, the Air Force’s highly qualified prevention expert. “Although that sounds complicated, really what it means is that we know Airmen are a

vital part of the solution and we will use methods like this that have been subjected to rigorous scientific testing and were proven to be effective in reducing violence.”

Reflective of Green Dot’s wider scope, command-designated Airmen at each installation will conduct 50-minute long sessions across the Air Force. Installation leadership will also have oversight of Green Dot through the Community Action Information Board and Integrated Delivery System, and track completion through the Advanced Distributed Learning System.

“It’s on all of us to take responsibility to prevent interpersonal violence in our Air Force,” said Air Force CAIB chair, Brig. Gen. Lenny Richoux.

“There are more good Airmen out there who want to take care of their wingman than there are predators seeking to inflict acts of violence inside our family, and I have confidence our Airmen won’t let me or each other stand-alone against this criminal behavior.”

The 1,500 Airman implementers will complete training by March 2016.

They will return to their units to train peer leader Airmen at each base followed by training for all Airmen.

“Taking care of one another requires an integrated approach using the expertise of the medical community, sexual assault prevention and the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence,” Richoux said. “Old-school analog leadership from commanders and supervisors and between Airmen is the key to our success.”

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Naval Health Clinic Charleston has tools to help you keep your resolutions

From Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs

It’s 2016 – a new year and the perfect time to start fresh for a new you.

Aim for one small change – whether it’s eating healthier, exercising more, getting better sleep, or quitting smoking. Naval Health Clinic Charleston has tools to help.

“We offer the latest technology and research-based techniques for improving and maintaining physical and emotional health,” said Tammy Gray, nurse educator and director of NHCC’s Health Promotion and Wellness Program. “Lifestyle changes don’t have to be large to be effective. Small changes, over time, can have a big impact.”

Here are some tips for a healthier you in 2016: 1. Make healthy food choices.

“Emphasize fruits, vegetables and whole grains,” said Linda Washington, NHCC nutritionist. “Stay within daily calorie needs and drink at least eight glasses of water daily.

2. Be active for at least two and a half hours each week.

“Physical activity helps improve overall health and fitness and reduces risk for many chronic diseases,” Washington said.

3. Be smoke-free.

“Quitting smoking can improve your health right away,” said Gray, who also teaches NHCC’s tobacco cessation classes.

“After you quit, your body begins to heal within 20 minutes, and the nicotine leaves your body within three days.”

4. Get enough sleep.

“It’s a necessity, not a luxury,” Gray said.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults need seven to eight hours of sleep every night; teens need nine to 10 hours; and school-aged children need at least 10 hours.

The NHCC’s Wellness Clinic, located next to Physical Therapy, offers a variety of tools and classes for individuals and groups to improve the health of active duty, retirees, and family members.

A great way to lose weight and keep it off, is to participate in the ShipShape program, an eight-week course offered to all adult TRICARE beneficiaries that teaches participants techniques for healthy eating, goal setting, dealing with emotional and social situations, problem-solving, and long-term behavior change.

Navy photo / Kris Patterson People dealing with medical conditions, Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Borges, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health such as high blood pressure, high cholesClinic Charleston, does pushups in the NHCC physical therapy clinic as he begins the terol, or pre-diabetes, can take an hour-long new year with healthy lifestyle habits. NHCC offers many health and wellness class“Healthy Heart” class, for better control of es and resources to help service members, family members and veterans keep their those conditions. fitness resolutions.

For more information about available Wellness classes, visit http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/chas/pati- (PCM) before starting an exercise program.

Make 2016 the healthiest year yet. Naval Health Clinic entinformation/Pages/WellnessCalendar.aspx/ To get started, stop by NHCC’s Wellness Clinic or call 843- Charleston is standing by to help.

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What you need to know about drones & recreational use

From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Editor's Note: The below article outlines necessary information and resources on Unmanned Aerial Systems, such as drones or remote piloted aircraft, and the current policies in place by the Federal Aviation Authority. Anyone who owns or is looking to own one of these devices should be very familiar with FAA policies and restrictions before operating. Additionally, base personnel and their families should be aware that local policy for Joint Base Charleston is currently being developed and once finalized it may provide additional restrictions on use. Once finalized, this policy will be publicized.

Much news has been broadcast lately regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) (i.e. drones) and flights within restricted airspace including landing on the White House lawn. Recently, Headquarters Air Force issued policy guidance clarifying when instances of unauthorized UAS operations on DOD facilities must be reported via Operational Reporting-3 channels.

Due to obvious OPSEC concerns, any military member who observes a UAS positioned to provide observation of military operations (Alert taxi drill, MTS refueling, etc.) must report this activity to Security Forces at 963-3600. Once notified by Security Forces, commanders will then report via OPREP-3 channels.

This guidance isn't meant to curtail hobbyist flight of model aircraft on JB Charleston except in circumstances that could create an operational risk to an ongoing military operation. When flown within five miles of an airport, the Federal Aviation Administration requires

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Model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within five miles of an airport should establish a mutually agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower, according to a recent FAA Advisory Circular. Additionally, recreational flights cannot fly higher than 400 ft. and must remain in line of sight.

Personnel are encouraged you to view and share the following brochure titled, "Know Before You Fly": http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/wpcontent/uploads/2015/12/KBYF_Brochure_WEB.pdf.

"Know Before You Fly," is an educational campaign that provides prospective unmanned aircraft users with the information and guidance needed to fly safely and responsibly. This guidance was released in coordination with the FAA and industry partners and offers a series of tips for recreational flyers.

Users should be aware the FAA released a requirement to register UAS beginning December 21, 2015. If you own a drone, it must be register with the FAA's UAS registry. Federal law requires unmanned aircraft registration and users are subject to civil and criminal penalties if they do not register (http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration).

There are multiple outlets in the Lowcountry for military members to fly UAS without placing military operations at risk. Members are encouraged to visit the Academy of Model Aircraft website at www.modelaircraft.org to find local clubs and www.knowbeforeyoufly.org for further information.

Additionally, the FAA offers a wealth of information on tips, rules and restrictions at the following website: https://www.faa.gov/uas/. Also the FAA provides Operating Standards for model aircraft through the following circular: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1028086.

The Air Force also recently published an article about this topic and outlines tips and resources to educated users before flying their UAS: http://www.af.mil/News/Commentaries/ Display/tabid/271/Article/630940/tommy-got-a-toy-drone-for-christmas-whats-next.aspx

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JB Charleston Sailor hailed as hero for helping unconscious man on flight

By Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Jackson Naval Health Clinic Charleston

As the man still remained unresponsive, another gentleman assisted Davis and gave the man a sternum rub, which is a relatively painful fist rub along the sternum, that woke him up.

Davis stayed with the man as he lay in the aisle for another 15 minutes. When the man was fully coherent, Davis helped him return to his seat. Davis placed an ice pack on his neck, against the pillow, and requested that a flight attendant bring cool damp cloths to place on the man’s forehead. Davis also asked for the man to be given orange juice in case his blood sugar was low.

Davis used a blood pressure cuff to check the man’s blood pressure and vitals. His blood pressure and pulse were now within normal range. Davis sat across from the man and monitored his vitals for another 20 minutes, before returning to his seat, about seven rows away.

One of the passengers, who had been sitting next to Davis, moved to the window seat to allow Davis to sit in the aisle seat, where he continued to look back to check on the man every 20 to 30 minutes. The men exchanged thumbs up to signify that the he was okay.

During the ordeal, the flight attendants communicated with medical crews on the ground.

The couple had been traveling to Charleston for a wedding.

The wife was panicked during the ordeal, gripping Davis’ shoulder the entire time.

“I was glad I knew exactly what to do, that I was able to keep calm and that I was able to keep everyone else calm,”

Davis said. “My training took over. I just acted.”

While Davis was helping the man, a flight attendant handed him a Good Samaritan certificate, a $200 voucher toward a future flight. The man thanked Davis when he saw him at the baggage claim.

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Command Master Chief Robert Miley said he is proud by Davis’ display of heroism and poise during the incident.

"He's an awesome Sailor,” Miley said.

“I'm not surprised at all that he was able to rise to the occasion and perform the way that he did."

Davis, who said he always carries his Basic Life Suport card in his wallet, said he was confident during the situation because of his training and because of his experience responding to medical emergencies while working at Naval Health Navy photo / Kris Patterson Clinic Charleston.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Davis, right, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval “I know what to do,” said Davis. Health Clinic Charleston, receives a Certificate of Reenlistment from Cdr. Richard “Corpsmen rise to the occasion. We don’t Graham, director for NHCC's Clinical Support Services and department head of panic. We just act.”

NHCC's laboratory, during Davis's reenlistment ceremony Dec. 11 aboard the USS Davis has been in the Navy for seven and Yorktown, located at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant. a half years, three and a half of which have been at NHCC. It’s been a busy few months for Davis; he was Dec. 11 he reenlisted aboard the USS Yorktown, located at recently named NHCC’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter, and on Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant.

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Sailor honored for saving baby

By Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Simon Naval Health Clinic Charleston

A Joint Base Charleston Sailor is being honored for saving the life of a choking baby Halloween night.

Seaman Colby Johnson, a general hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, was volunteering on “Pumpkin Patrol” with his wife and two Airmen in a housing area at Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station, when two parents ran out of their home screaming their baby had stopped breathing.

Johnson, 19, who works in Pediatrics at NHCC, was the only medical staff member at the event and quickly took control of the situation.

"I felt the infant trying to breathe," Johnson said.

"Respiratory problems are always serious, so I knew I had just a few seconds to come up with a good plan and every second mattered."

Johnson relied on his Basic Life Savers training and immediately began the pediatric Heimlich maneuver, which included five back slaps, followed by five abdominal thrusts, for several cycles.

"As I performed the Heimlich maneuver, I would hear small cries," Johnson said. "So I kept repeating

the cycles until I heard the infant burst into an all-out cry, then I knew the airway had been cleared."

Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after and administered oxygen until emergency medical technicians arrived.

Johnson credits the two Airmen he patrolled with for calming nearby residents, and his wife, Heather Johnson, for reassuring the parents their baby was in good hands.

“Colby works in the medical field for pediatrics,” Heather said. “That’s why I volunteered us for Pumpkin Patrol, so he could help a child in the case of a medical emergency.”

“After the incident, we were all in shock, but I was, and still am, very proud of him,” she said.

On Dec. 4, 2015, NHCC Commanding Officer Capt. Elizabeth Maley awarded Johnson the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

“We have Sailors who do great things every day,” Maley said. “What Hospitalman Johnson did was extraordinary. His focus and determination saved the life of a child. He embodies the Navy’s core values of honor, commitment and courage. We are incredibly proud of his heroism.”

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Seaman Colby Johnson, a general hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement from NHCC Commanding Officer Capt. Elizabeth Maley Dec. 4 at the clinic.

Johnson was honored for saving the life of a baby who lost consciousness while choking Halloween night at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station.

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Brig. Gen Cornum visits NHCC

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Air Force Brig. Gen. Kory Cornum, Air Mobility Command Surgeon, speaks with leaders of Naval Health Clinic Charleston and the 628th Medical Group Jan. 5 as he visited NHCC during a tour of Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station.

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Security Forces and community police departments team up to discuss crime in the Lowcountry

By Lt. Col. Brad Brainard 628th Security Forces Squadron commander

Responding to recent inquiries concerning off installation criminal activities, JB Charleston Security Forces and Air Force Office of Special Investigations invited local police agency experts to team up for a discussion on crime in the local area and what military members should know to prevent becoming a victim.

Representatives from North Charleston Police Department, Charleston County Sheriff and Berkley County Sheriff's office met with Security Forces leaders to discuss local crime trends and awareness in the Lowcountry.

North Charleston Police Deputy Chief David Cheatle reported local police agencies provide daily crime data and mapping information, listing violent crimes, arsons, burglaries, larcenies, robberies, motor vehicle thefts and other crimes involving drugs and weapons to the Regional Analysis & Information Data Sharing (RAIDS) website. This free website provides users up-to-date data on criminal activity in the local area and is available to the public at www.raidsonline.com.

Cheatle said users can simply click various dots on the map to get location and basic information on crimes which have occurred down to the neighborhood street-level. RAIDS allows the police and the community to be engaged in keeping an eye on their neighborhoods and by raising awareness to the possibility of future crime.

How did neighborhoods near Joint Base Charleston compare to the rest of the state and country? Reviewing local and county crime statistics, the team noted criminal activity in the Charleston area, following nation-wide trends, has been decreasing. The Security Forces also reviewed the FBI crime statistics, which confirmed local property crimes and most

violent crime in areas near the base have dropped over the past few years. However, the team noted there are "pockets" of high crime areas related to drug and gang activities that JB Charleston members should avoid.

By using RAIDS, members can easily review maps before deciding where to live, commute or visit. Overall, Charleston County has 14% more property crime than South Carolina and 10% more personal crime. Berkeley County has 14% less property crime than South Carolina and 26% less personal crime than the state average.

The overarching objective of the meeting was to accurately compare, assess and report crime and risks to the JB Charleston community. A review of the annual statistics on specific crimes indexed in the annual Uniform Crime Reports by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) found the nation saw a drop in overall violent crime by 1.6 percent between 2013 and 2014. The 2014 violent crime rate was 366 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants and the U.S. property crime rate was 2,596 per 100,000 -- a five percent decrease when compared with the 2013 rate. Vermont had the lowest violent crime rate in the United States with about 99 offenses per 100,000 inhabitants. District of Columbia had the highest violent crime rate with 1244 offenses per 100,000 inhabitants. South Carolina had a violent crime rate of 498 offenses and a property crime rate of 3460 per 100,000 inhabitants.

A commonly held misconception is that areas near military installations are plagued by crime due to proximity to high traffic, industrial parks, pawn shops and payday loan brokers.

Likewise, some real estate websites and demographic data websites offer personalized ratings on crime statistics gleaned from FBI data on areas near bases and industrial areas which can be misleading due to data limitations, bias or inaccuracy. Notably, the American Society of Criminology disapproves commercial

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Leaders from the 628th Air Base Squadron stand alongside members from the North Charleston Police Department, Charleston County Sheriff and Berkley County Sheriff during a meeting at Joint Base Charleston Dec. 11, 2015.

crime rating programs as "an irresponsible misuse" of crime data and the FBI has previously issued statements on its website criticizing such use of its statistics. Additionally, several academic studies report that military neighborhoods as a whole tend to be safer than most other communities.

The team agreed that statistics alone are not an absolute measure of risk and crime is often location- and activity-dependent. The team agreed that success in fighting crime and raising awareness is achieved by understanding where crimes may occur and quickly reporting suspicious activities to police. The ever-present smart phone gives bystanders a powerful tool to report, snap a photo and/or quickly call 9-1-1 if they see something out of the ordinary.

Although the intent was to discuss criminal activity near areas of the Joint Base, an added benefit of the meeting was to discuss the unique issues that necessitate collaborative agreements between military and civilian agencies to protect people and resources.

All agreed that future meetings will strengthen the collective ability of military members and communities to be safer places to live, work and raise families.

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437 AW Commander Reflects on Fifty years ago, on Jan. 8, 1966, the 437th Airlift Wing began its presence in Charleston, SC. In the ensuing half-century, the U.S. would be involved all over the globe, and the Airmen from the 437 AW often played a part – a role that continues today.

In honor of this historic occasion for the airlift wing, its present commander, Col. Johnny Lamontagne, agreed to share some thoughts.

Q1) How does it feel to command the 437th Airlift Wing during this important milestone in its history?

A1) If I could only use one word it would be “Lucky.” Commanding this wing is a very humbling experience each and every day. It’s also a lot of fun to work with such a great military and civilian team in an amazing community.

Q2) Throughout its history, the 437 AW has seen numerous people and airframes come and go. Are there any constants that unite the wing?

A2) Three words: Rapid Global Mobility. This means moving people and cargo where they’re needed most, when they’re needed most—from paratroopers to armored vehicles to medical supplies. We’ve done this from Vietnam to Grenada, Panama, Desert Shield/Storm, the Balkans, Somalia, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom or our current operations around the world. We’ve played a big part in the rapid global mobility enterprise since we arrived in Charleston in 1966, regardless of what airplane we were flying…C-124, C-130, C-141, C-5 or the C-17. I suspect that our leadership in the Rapid Global Mobility enterprise will remain a constant over the next 50 years as well.

Q3) You’ve commanded the 437 AW for the last 19 months. During that time, has there been a particular mission that personally convicted you about the importance of the wing’s mobility mission to national defense?

A3) It’s tough to pick out one mission in particular, so I think I would highlight the diversity of what we do…from the challenging airland combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq; to the airdrop training we conduct with the 82d Airborne; to the occasional airdrop missions in Iraq and Syria; or the special ops community that we support. I’m also very proud of our ability to move from one challenging mission to another very quickly, whether that’s training with the 82d Airborne Division at Pope or executing combat missions deep in Afghanistan or Iraq.

1960's: 13 February 1968 Operation Bonny Jack

Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian

President Lyndon B. Johnson visited Pope AFB, N.C. to initiate Operation Bonny Jack, the no-notice combat airlift of the 82d Airborne Division to Vietnam. The 12day operation was an outstanding success, finishing 23.5 hours ahead of schedule. The C-141 Starlifter from the 437th Military Airlift Wing and other C-133 aircraft flew 161 missions, airlifted 3,719 troops and 2,273.3 tons of cargo and established a 99 percent on-load reliability rate.

1990's 14 July 1993 First C-17 "Spirit of Charleston"

Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik, 437th Airlift Wing commander, addresses a crowd of distinguished guests at a ceremony honoring the arrival of the first U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane to Charleston Air Force Base, June 14, 1993. The wing continued receiving C-17s over the next 20 years and now shares the title of the largest C-17 fleet in the Air Force.

Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian

2000's 26 March 2003 Operation Iraqi Freedom

Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian

A crew chief marshals a 437 AW C-17 during a sand storm at Baghdad International Airport during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in 2003. In support of OIF, 15 C-17As from the 437th and 62nd AWs took off from Aviano AB, Italy, and airdropped 1,000 "Sky Soldiers". At a staging base in Europe, C-17s from McChord AFB and Charleston AFB line the pad in preparation for airdrop and airland missions to Iraq. On the first night, they dropped 20 members of the 86th Expeditionary Contingency Response Group along with more than a thousand paratroopers ("Sky Soldiers") from the 173d Airborne Brigade. This marked the first C-17 combat insertion of paratroopers. On subsequent nights, they delivered more than a million pounds of personnel and cargo.

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n Wing’s 50 Years in Charleston Q4) If you could look into the future, where would you hope to see the 437 AW, operationally, in another 50 years?

A4) Continue to move the rapid global mobility mission set forward. If you think about it, we are truly powered by Airmen and fueled by innovation. Our Air Force has come a long way, both in terms of the technology we use and the tactics, techniques, and procedures we refine over time to expand our capabilities. None of that greatness happens without our Airmen and civilians and their ability to develop and improve on our capabilities.

Q5) Let’s turn our focus from operations to the community. What is the significance of this milestone from our perspective as Lowcountry neighbors?

A5) Since we arrived here in Charleston in 1966, we have received tremendous support from the community. If the next 50 years are half as successful as the past, then we will be in great shape. It’s no surprise that many of our military members and DoD civilians retire in this community when they finish their careers. That’s been happening for fifty years and I suspect it will continue for another half-century as well.

Q6) In light of that, would you like to say anything to the community?

A6) This time I’ll use two words…”Thank you” for your support of our military members, civilians, and their families. Just about everyone on our team absolutely loves it here, and many of us return a couple of times over during our careers. It is a very special place for a lot of us. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and for your tremendous support over the last 50 years!

Q7) Finally, the 437th AW wouldn’t exist without the Airmen, Civilians and Contractors who comprise it. Do you have any parting words for them?

A7) You are very good at what you do--the best I’ve ever seen. Thank you for the outstanding work you do every day, and please let us know how we can make the job easier or improve the quality of life in the 437th Airlift Wing. This wing’s excellence preceded my arrival, and I am confident it will continue long after I’m gone. I am truly honored to serve in this wing alongside you.

1970's November 1973 Operation Nickel Grass

Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian

1980's 10 February 1982 20th Military Airlift Squadron and Dolphins

Operation Nickel Grass was the US response to the arming of Arab nations by the Soviet Union after Syria and Egypt attacked Israeli outposts in the Golan Heights and Sinai Peninsula. During the operation, aircraft from the US supplied Israel with military equipment to include missiles and ammunition. Crews from the 437th Military Airlift Wing flew 122 Nickel Grass missions from Charleston AFB with 113 terminating at Tel Aviv, flying over 5,000 hours and delivering over 3,000 tons of equipment.

Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian

The 20th Military Airlift Squadron airlifted a Risso Dolphin named “Mom," from Boston to Kaneohe, Hawaii. The dolphin was assigned to the U.S. Navy’s underwater security and test program that utilized specially trained dolphins. According to Major Frank Metzger, the crew had to keep the temperature in the cargo compartment so low, that the dolphin's spray would freeze on the floor. The cold temperatures supposedly prevented undue psychological harm to the dolphin during the flight.

A brief history of the 437th in Charleston

By Stan Gohl 437th Airlift Wing historian

On 8 January 2016, the 437th Airlift Wing celebrates its 50th Anniversary in the Lowcountry. Back on January 8, 1966, the Military Airlift Command, the predecessor to Air Mobility Command, made the decision to transfer the 437th Military Airlift Wing from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Charleston Air Force Base. It had been located in Chicago since the end of World War II as a traditional reserve wing. The move was not about moving Airmen and equipment it was about the transfer of the flag. In the Air Force, a unit (wing, group or squadron) is a living entity and the flag or guidon is the symbol depicting the Air Force unit. The host wing for Charleston AFB, 1608th Troop Carrier Wing, was inactivated the same day. The final commander for the 1608th TCW, Brig.

Gen. Howard E. Kreidler, officially furled the 1608th TCW flag and then unfurled the 437’s flag symbolizing the official transfer of the 437th MAW from Chicago to Charleston AFB. All units previously assigned to the 1608th TCW were now assigned to the 437th MAW. The mission of the 437th is rather unique in the realm of military operations. The yellow Charleston tail flash of the 437th brings fear to our enemies, because they know that we deliver ammunition, artillery and combat soldiers. Even more unsettling to our enemies is the fact that we can deliver all of that

combat capability from above, never coming into range or view of our enemy on the ground. As impressive as our capability to bring fear to our enemies, it is our ability to bring hope and compassion to the masses that sets us apart from other military units. We deliver food and water to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, search and rescue as well as medical care to the devastated and evacuate the sick and wounded. We are truly the wings of hope.

The hope and compassion delivered by 437th extends beyond mankind. In 1998, we delivered Keiko the killer whale in the back of a C-17 from Oregon to Iceland. That effort inspired the movie “Free Willy.” In 2001, we delivered 10 cheetahs and their handlers to McGuire AFB, N.J. The cheetahs were a gift to the American people from the President of Namibian, Sam Nujoma.

The 437th not only accomplishes the mission, they set the standard. In 1970, we were the first wing to fly the C-5 Galaxy and three years later, in 1973, we airdropped Joyce Kutsch and Rita Johnson; the first two female paratroopers in the Army. In 1975 we provided the first C-141A to be stretched and designated the C-141B and four years later we were the first wing to receive the new C-141Bs. In 1982, the 437th set a new benchmark by fielding the first all-female air and ground crew in Military Airlift Command. In 1991, the 437th landed the first aircraft in Saudi Arabia to support Operations DESERT SHIELD. Not long after, in 1993, we were the first wing to fly

2010's 18 December 2013 "Spirit of Charleston" Logs 20,000 Hours

the C-17; setting and broking dozens of airlift records. Then in 1996, Captain Celeste Sanders, became the first woman in Air Mobility Command to qualify and serve as a crewmember on Special Operation Low Level II combat missions.

The 437th is also inextricably tied to historical events. After the Jonestown Massacre of 1978 the 437th transported the 913 remains from Guyana back to America. In 1983 when terrorists attacked to US Marine’s barracks in Lebanon, killing 241 Marines, the 437th provided one of the first aircraft to deliver medical and airlift support. In the aftermath of the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the 437th airlifted wreckage recovered at sea to Patrick AFB, Fla. and transported the remains of the seven Challenger astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center to Dover AFB, DE. Challenger Flight Commander Francis R. (Dick) Scobee, had been a C-5 pilot assigned to the 3rd Military Airlift Squadron in Charleston. In 1987, the 437th supported Pope John Paul II’s 10-day visit to the United States.

In 2003, a 437th crew, transported U.S. Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch and 50 other wounded soldiers from Germany to Andrews AFB. Lynch had been captured by Iraqi forces on March 23, 2003 in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah.

These are just some of the amazing accomplishments of the 437th over the last 50 years. We should be proud of our unique ability to deliver fear to our enemies while bringing hope and compassion to our fellow man. Finally we must never forget the many who gave all to accomplish that mission.

Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian

Water hoses welcome the "Spirit of Charleston" C-17 Globemaster III as it taxis in after successfully logging more than 20,000 flight hours Dec. 18, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Spirit of Charleston was the first C-17 in the U.S. Air Force's inventory and has flown missions throughout the world for more than two decades.

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Joint Base Charleston Justice Files - December 2015

From Joint Base Charleston Legal Office

Involuntary Administrative Discharges The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were involuntarily discharged for conduct that demonstrated a lack of potential for further service. Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The three types of service characterizations that can be received upon discharge are: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General), and Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC).

An Honorable service characterization means the member has generally met the Air Force standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. Each member should strive to meet and exceed the standards of acceptable performance and conduct in order to receive an Honorable discharge. An Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization is warranted when significant negative aspects of an Airman's conduct or performance of duty outweigh positive aspects of the Airman's military record. The least favorable involuntary administrative discharge is an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) service characterization. A discharge with a UOTHC service characterization reflects that a member's personal conduct fell significantly below acceptable military standards. Members receiving a service characterization of less than an Honorable dis-

charge may find their veteran's benefits denied either in whole or in part and may face substantial prejudice when applying for civilian employment.

15 AS - An Airman Basic was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse after being convicted at a court-martial for using cocaine and marijuana. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

628 LRS - An Airman Basic who agreed to plead guilty at court-martial, and to provide information and testify against other suspected drug offenders was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse after being convicted of wrongfully using cocaine. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

628 AMDS - An Airman Basic was involuntarily discharged for Minor Disciplinary Infractions after being convicted of assault and battery at a court-martial, and had previously received an Article 15, a Letter of Reprimand and two Letters of Counseling for dereliction of duty and unauthorized absences. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits

JB Charleston welcomes newest chief master sergeant

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

Col. John Lamontagne, 437 Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Master Sgt. Bryan Whitley, 437 Aerial Port Squadron, on his selection to chief master sergeant Dec. 17, 2015 at Rookies Sports Bar in the Joint Base Charleston Club.

such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

628 LRS - An Airman First Class was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse due to wrongfully using cocaine after agreeing to provide information and testify against other suspected drug offenders. The member received an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge. A UOTHC discharge is the least favorable administrative characterization of service which will likely deprive the member of any veteran benefits and may subject the member to substantial prejudice by future employers.

437 AMXS - An Airman who had previously been administratively demoted and received several counseling and reprimands was involuntarily discharged for Failure to the Meet Minimum Fitness Standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in non-exempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization.

Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s) The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were offered and accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) pursuant to Article 15 of the UCMJ in the month of October.

Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as well as the appropriate punishment, or decline the NJP and demand a trial by court martial. The punishments that can be imposed as a part of NJP depend on the rank of the accused airman and the commander who will impose punishment, but can be as much as a reduction in rank to E1, 30 days correctional custody, forfeiture of ½ of one month's pay per month for 2 months, 60 days restriction, 45 days extra duties, and a reprimand.

628 MDSS - An Airman First Class received a nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 134, underage drinking; and Article 134, previous overindulgence of intoxicating liquor, incapacitation for the proper performance of his duties.

Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of Airman and forfeiture of $250.00

pay per month for 2 months, suspended under the condition that he provides a briefing to the unit on the general ramifications of underage drinking, and a reprimand.

437 MXS - An Airman First Class received a nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 134, drunk and disorderly; Article 128, assault; and Article 95, resist being apprehended. Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of Airman, reduction to Airman Basic, suspended, restriction to Charleston Air Force Base for 30 days, and a reprimand.

14 AS - A Senior Airman received a nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 134, drunk and disorderly; two specifications of Article 128, assault; and two specifications of Article 107, false official statement.

Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of Airman First Class, suspended, forfeiture of $500.00 pay per months for two months, and a reprimand.

Courts-Martial Airmen of Joint Base Charleston who are convicted at a special or general court martial are considered to have a federal conviction.

Sentences at a special court-martial can be up to one year in jail, a Bad Conduct Discharge (or a dismissal for Officers), reduction in grade to E-1 for enlisted members, and forfeiture of 2/3rds pay per month for 12 months.

Sentences at a general court-martial vary widely according to the charged crimes. A general court-martial, if the accused is convicted of the appropriate crime, can sentence a member to the maximum punishment authorized by the UCMJ based on the crime for which the member was convicted, up to and including life in prison, or even death, if authorized for that offense.

628 LRS - A Staff Sergeant was tried by a special court-martial for violating Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The member was charged with one specification of wrongful use of cocaine, one specification of wrongful use of marijuana, and one specification of wrongful distribution of marijuana. The member was found guilty by a military judge and convicted of violation of Article 112a, UCMJ. Punishment adjudged at the court-martial was reduction to the rank of Airman Basic, to be confined for 14 days, and a Bad Conduct Discharge from the Air Force.

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Events

All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406.

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

January 8 & 29 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: Jan. 8 and 29 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process.

Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s

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Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

January 9 / Key Spouse Orientation Training: Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This training is for all newly appointed Key Spouses.

January 11-15 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: Jan. 11-15 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space-available-basis.

January 12 / Troops to Teachers: Jan. 12 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a new teaching career.

January 13 / Ready, Set, Parent: Jan. 13 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. This course provides useful tips for expectant parents, while helping them to understand the importance of budgeting for their new addition.

Additionally, parents receive a FREE bundle for each expected baby! / Educational Opportunities Counseling: Jan. 13 from 1 - 4 p.m.

Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help you reach your educational goals.

January 14 / Break The Cycle Of Living Pay-Check-To-Pay-Check: Jan. 14 from 8 - 10 a.m. Do you find yourself waiting anxiously to get paid because you've run out of money too soon? Learn how to break the cycle and live beyond next paycheck.

January 19 / My New Space: Jan. 19 3 - 4:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

January 20 / Ten Steps To Financial Stability & Success: Jan. 20 from 8 -

9:30 a.m. It takes more than just paying bills to be financially stable.

Understand what it takes to become stable & successful financially. / Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston: Jan. 20 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other spouses, connect, learn about bases resources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! / MANDATORY Preseparation Briefing: Jan. 6 and 20 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.

January 21-22 / Career Technical Training Track: Jan. 21-22 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. A workshop designed to define technical career goals, identify required credentials and training opportunities and more.

January 21-22 / Engineer of the Year Nominations: The Charleston Engineers Joint Council is accepting nominations for its 2016 Engineer of the Year Award submitted by Friday, 22 Jan 2016 through any of its member organizations in the Greater Charleston, S.C. metropolitan area. The award recognizes the professional and civic contributions by individuals in the practice of engineering or engineering related science and technology fields. For more details and nomination package information please visit the CEJC website (www.charlestonejc.org) and contact a member society representative or Dick Tiano, CEJC Chair, (843) 760-3333. The winner will be announced at the annual CEJC Engineers Week Banquet on Tuesday, 16 Feb 2016 at The Citadel, Holliday Alumni Hall.

January 26 / Ditch Debt & Start Saving: Jan. 26 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Do you wish you could save? Are you tired of borrowing money? Learn how to get out of debt and start saving.

January 11 / Home Buying: Jan. 11 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Learn the process of buying property.

January 11 & 19 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: Jan. 11 & 19 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 - 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation.

January 13 / Military Spouse 101: Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Orientation for new military spouses. Information will focus on military culture, living a mobile lifestyle, deployment, financial, military and community support resources & the essential Checklist for a Military Spouse. Learn how to have a successful transition into the military lifestyle! / Holiday Hangover – Get Your Budget Back! Webinar: Jan. 13 from 11:30 - noon. Quick tips to help your get your budget back into shape…And stay in shape!

January 19 / Your New Wheels: Jan. 19 from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Learn how to

determine what you can afford, plan for the various expenditures of a car, and learn to get the best deal on the purchase.

January 19-21 / Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): Jan. 19-21 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. These hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market.

Classes range from Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search, Applications & Cover Letters, and Resume Writing to Navigating USA Jobs! Register for the classes that you need.

January 20 / Financial Harmony On The Homefront Webinar: Jan. 20 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Quick tips to help your get your budget back into shape…And stay in shape!

January 21 / Smooth Move: Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. - noon. Relocating soon?

If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend.

January 29 / 5 Steps To True Time Management: Jan. 29 from 10:30 a.m. noon. Can anyone really manage time? Learn 5 easy steps to manage yourself within the time you have, and get more done than you thought you could.

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

Events

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THERE’S A NEW W WA AY TO

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is kicking off the New Year with a bang. We are bringing back the popular “Pay What You Can Weekend,” January 9-10. We will waive parking and admission fees this weekend, so visitors can explore and enjoy the museum for any price they can afford.

Every ticket to the museum provides the opportunity to explore new exhibits such as The Vietnam Experience, Apollo 8, and Mount 53. Regular admission rates are $20 for adults and a parking fee of $5 per vehicle. As always, military in uniform and children under 6 are free.

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