01-09-2015 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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

Friday, January 9, 2015

The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter receives a fresh coat of paint Jan. 7th, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The aircraft was stripped to bare metal and received coatings of primer prior to being painted its original white and grey colors.

Bridging history: C-141 receives fresh paint job Story and photos by Senior Airman Tom Brading 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Historical preservation on the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter at the Joint Base Charleston Air Park is currently underway and scheduled for completion within the next two weeks, weather permitting. The two-tone aircraft will be re-painted with the same grey and white paint scheme it sported while operational. The contracting company painting the aircraft is ensuring the paint scheme's historical accuracy by working closely with Stanley Gohl, 437th Airlift Wing historian, and looking through the aircraft's original Technical Orders. C-141s, strategic airlifters for the U.S. Air Force, were in operation from 1966 until 2000. The C-141 at the Air Base, along Arthur Drive, faces the flight line as if it is watching its successors, the C-17 Globemaster III's as they're dispatched on missions around the globe. For some, the static aircraft is just a memento of a different era. But, for many others, it's much more. It's woven into the Air Force culture and helps bridge the past into today's Air Force.

"For a lot of veterans within our military community, the C-141 represents their blood, sweat and tears," said Gohl. "They maintained it, cared for it and flew it on missions around the world." The aircraft revolutionized military airlift with its inflight refueling capability and ability to airlift troops over long distances, supply troops with equipment by land and air, and evacuating and transporting wounded troops from hostile areas. The C-141's importance to JB Charleston dates back to August 14, 1965, until the last one departed June 15, 2000. The aircraft on display today was retired Sept. 1993, with a formal ceremony after its final flight by Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik, who was the 437th Airlift Wing commander at the time. It was also the first C-141 to reach more than 40,000 flying hours. "It's vital for the Airmen of JB Charleston to see the aircraft at the Air Park for what they are," said Gohl. "They're a tangible piece of their culture. They can touch it and grasp the culture right in front of them, and preserving those aircraft is crucial to maintaining that bridge of history."

17th AS to inactivate as part of FY15 President's Budget From 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

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The 17th Airlift Squadron, one of Charleston's four activeduty C-17 Globemaster III flying squadrons, will inactivate in 2015 as part of the President's Defense Budget for FY15. The 10th Airlift Squadron, based out of Joint Base LewisMcChord, was also selected for inactivation in 2016. The Air Force plans to make adjustments over the next few years to the active duty, Reserve, and Guard components to ensure successful transitions to a leaner force that remains ready for future operations. The FY15 President's Budget converts 16 Air Mobility Command C-17s (eight from each base) from primary mission aircraft inventory to backup aircraft inventory, resulting in the inactivation of both airlift squadrons. These inactivations are not new actions, but additional detail on the previously announced budget submission released in March. Backup aircraft inventory are assigned with no manpower or flying hours. However, the wing will continue to receive funding needed to support weapon system sustainment. Converting 16 aircraft to BAI removes funding for the personnel and flying hours associated with those aircraft, for a savings of approximately $110 million per year. "In this fiscally constrained environment, we have to balance readiness, capability and capacity," said Major Gen. Michael S. Stough, AMC's Director of Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programs. "To best preserve this capability, the intent is to fund these aircraft back into primary mission aircraft inventory in future years, and transfer them to the Reserve Component - and we're working with our Air

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National Guard partners to do that, perhaps even as early as FY16. We rely on our Total Force partners every day to meet our global mobility requirements; we couldn't do the mission without them. Our goal is to continue to leverage the unique strengths and characteristics of the active and Reserve components to meet current and future requirements with available resources." Here in Charleston, Air Force leaders reflected on the challenges of maintaining a superior military force in the present fiscal climate. "We understand the difficult choices our leaders have had to make in this fiscal environment and we support those choices," said Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander. Lt. Col. Paul Theriot, 17th AS commander, discussed the impact on his squadron. "The 17th Airlift Squadron has an outstanding record of

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performance over many years," he said. "We received the news of the inactivation with heavy hearts as we have all come to identify ourselves with our beloved mascot, the Moose, and the rich heritage of the 17th. However, it isn't the number '17' that gets the mission done, it's the people. When the closure happens, we will continue accomplishing that awesome mission, just wearing different patches." Theriot underscored his squadron's determination to finish strong. "The next year will be very busy for us as we continue flying missions around the world, and we certainly will not be pulling the throttles back," he said. "On the contrary, we will continue to build on our legacy and finish on an extremely high note." Lamontagne took the announcement of the 17th AS's upcoming inactivation as a moment to reflect on the history and future of the C-17 and those who operate it. "The C-17 entered the airlift world in the 17th Airlift Squadron on July 14, 1993," he said. "Although the C17 will continue to fly for many years beyond the squadron's inactivation next summer, we will preserve the squadron's rich tradition for a long, long time. More importantly, we will continue to take care of our finest American Airman and their families, as they transition from one squadron to another."

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Don't blow your top! You may regret it later By Maj. Julie Johnson 628th Medical Support Squadron commander

How many times have you spoken something in a moment of anger or emotion only to regret it later? I know I have! As military professionals we owe it to ourselves, and those we supervise and lead, to take a deep breath and cool down before we attempt to correct or mentor them. I make it a habit to take 24 to 48 hours between the infraction and the feedback to ensure I am able to remain objective and remove any residual emotion from the interaction. I routinely conduct an exercise with new supervisors in which I have them complete a counseling statement immediately after someone has done something inappropriate, but they are not to give it to the individual at that point ... just keep it in their desk. After 24 to 48 hours have passed, I have them complete another counseling statement for the same event. Guess what? The second counseling statement is more constructive, has a mentoring corrective slant in nature and has a far more professional tone. Once you let the initial emotion and anger subside you are able to view the situation clearly and focus on what corrective action needs to be put into place and how you can best convey that point to the individual without them feeling like they are picking out their own switch for the impending whipping! There will be times that on the spot correction must take place, however it is still a good idea to take a minute and compose yourself prior to blowing

your top. It is also preferable to correct people in private and praise them in public. Public shaming accomplishes little and can create a negative, fear based work environment. I would also encourage you to employ this technique at home. Many times I have had to take a minute or day (maybe three) before addressing an issue with my daughter. If I fail to take that time-out period I usually end up speaking out of anger and raw emotion and do little to get my point across. If I take some time and think about the transgression and what behavior I am trying to get her to correct, I can usually come up with a better game plan and get her to see the big picture, or at least acknowledge that "Mom's" picture is the one that counts right now! On the other side of the coin, one way to limit poor performance is through positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement paves the way towards ensuring people perform to a high standard and goes a long way to create a good working or home environment. Whenever I "catch" someone going above and beyond I recognize their action on the spot and let them know how much I appreciate the effort and that what they are doing is appreciated. This small gesture just validates that they are on the right track, that you do care and you take time to notice the extra energy they are putting into their work. The best results usually come out of areas that provide a positive, supportive environment that allows individuals to express their concerns and provide input on how to better accomplish a task, be it in an aircraft hangar, a medical treatment room or over the dinner table!

It's yours ... own it ... period. By Master Sgt. Brett Hopkins 437th Operations Support Squadron first sergeant

It's yours ... own it...period. No insightful examination of life and its lesson would be complete without this simple lesson. It applies to anything and everything. The real trick is to understand how to apply it. "It's yours" is simply a statement that one should take ownership. Asking an individual to take ownership of their own actions is quite easy. Asking that same person to take ownership of another's actions or things beyond their control is quite difficult. Why might you need to take ownership of another's actions? Many times it is seen when replacing an incumbent at work. Perhaps that individual wasn't up to standards. The poor environment he or she left wasn't of your creation, but without taking ownership, the path to fixing it becomes more difficult. You can't simply ask employees or coworkers to forget everything that happened prior to your arrival and to let you off with a clean slate; people don't work that way. This is similar to weight loss or trust issues in that it may take as long or longer to undo the damage as it did to inflict it. Needing to own another's action may be necessary, but what about things beyond your control? When looking at things beyond your control most people look to weather phenomena or other "acts of God," but I caution that just as many manmade occurrences may cause you to have to take ownership. During the 2008 economic collapse many people felt there was nothing they could do to stop the onslaught of bad news each day. Their

concerns were for how their family would be impacted or what they needed to do to "weather the storm." In this case, taking ownership meant committing to pitch-in and helping your fellow man. Millions of jobs and homes were lost in the aftermath of the recession. What I found most troubling was the number of people who lined up to scam, steal or take advantage of others. An owner would see the need and try to help those around them. Owning it may strike you as what I was just talking about with "it's your," but it is very different. Owning it means to actually take some positive action. All too often people own something to the point of feeling bad about it, but fail to take any action based on their ownership. I remember hearing about Airmen as "lost causes." Nothing infuriates me more than when I ask about what happened to an individual and was told they were a good Airman, had made some bad decisions and weren't worth the effort because they were "too far gone." There were two polar opposite examples of that during my tenure that show how sometimes owning helps, but sometimes it doesn't. The first Airman was having marital difficulties that boiled over into domestic incidents. I spoke with this Airman and hoped that encouragement and maybe some small wins would get him back on track. We spent several months providing him opportunities and praising his efforts. Sadly, following some additional poor decisions, he had resigned himself to failing at the Air Force. This Airman was involuntarily discharged due to conduct. Even taking ownership and acting doesn't always mean there will be success. The other Airman was a good worker who had

become unhappy with his work environment and was convinced he would only be happy if he left the Air Force. I spoke with him and determined he had valid complaints. I addressed his concerns with the unit commander and tried to find a way to encourage him to keep working towards success and it would eventually come. This Airman was promoted and took charge of the daily operations of his section. He turned an office of displeased people into motivated Airmen, won some awards along the way and was selected to be an instructor at his career field's technical training school. He reenlisted to take that job and had become a well-respected NCO when he left our unit. In both cases, we had taken ownership and acted. The results weren't the same, but there were results due to the "period." The last part of the phrase, period, seems to connote an ending, but it doesn't. The meaning of the period is to follow-up. Neither Airman would have benefitted from a pep-talk with zero follow-up. In both cases the actions taken by those around the Airmen seemed beneficial, but in following up we discovered that some didn't help as much as we had hoped. Providing opportunity is great, but making someone commit all their energy and time for the opportunities provided may seem a little "smothery." That's the lesson I learned during follow-up with one of these Airmen. That's the real truth here. Owning it, acting on it and following-up are required for all things, but getting the desired result isn't. Sometimes that result may be a problem that requires a new, different type of ownership. I'm not saying you are responsible for everyone and everything that happens around you, but if it's within arm's reach you can affect it.

A new beginning - Stay committed in 2015 By Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Say goodbye to 2014 and welcome to a new beginning. Well, at least for a little while. I bet you have a New Year's resolution and I bet it has been the same ... year after year after year. If your resolution, like many people, is to lose weight, more than likely your resolution will result in two or three trips to the gym. Then February will come and the only time you'll see the gym is as you drive by on the way to work. Before you know it, you're 20 pounds heavier and now it's 2016, and your resolution will be to lose even more weight. This happens because most people are trying to stay true to their resolutions by motivation alone. For some reason, adding a digit to the calendar date gives people a sense of motivation to become a better person and take on new challenges. Motivation is the key to starting any new endeavor in your life. When you first learned to ride a bike you probably fell a few times, but you were motivated to get back on and try again. Eventually, you succeeded. But reaching long-term goals with motivation alone is impossible and most New Year's resolutions come in the form of long term goals. The key to achieving a long term goal is commitment. Staying committed to achieving your goal is more important than motivation, because you will lose motivation. Motivation wanes over time, but staying committed will last as long as you want. It's 5:00 a.m. and your alarm clock says it's time to go for that morning run.

Motivation will only last about three or four times of not hitting the snooze button, but if you are committed to your goal, you have a greater chance of getting up and getting out the door. So, how do you stay committed to your New Year's resolutions? What works for me might not work for you, because the level of commitment varies from person to person. I made a New Year's resolution many years ago to lose weight. I had that same resolution the following year ... and then again the year after that. I finally came to the conclusion that it's hard to lose weight and it's hard to stay committed. I realized when something is hard, it becomes easier when you are not doing it by yourself. Find a partner to share your resolutions. Make a resolution together. It is easier to stay committed to your goals when you have another person facing the same struggles. Research the topic of what you are trying to accomplish with your resolutions. If you are trying to lose weight, look up healthy recipes online. Look up new workouts. Talk to people who are engaged in physical activity. If you stay interested in your resolution, it's easier to stay committed. Making supplemental goals to the resolution you are trying to achieve can also help you stay committed. A supplemental goal to losing weight can be watching less T.V., learning to cook healthier and spending more time outdoors. Losing weight is a popular New Year's resolution, but no matter what resolution you have for 2015, staying committed to your goal will always last longer than relying on motivation alone. And, it is NEVER too late to resolve to improve yourself. Happy New Year's ... stay committed and resolved.

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Courage, purity and justice - the colors of the flag

By Lt. Col. Ray Clydesdale, MC, SFS 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

There's a famously hilarious scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) where Sir Bedevere is trying to teach the peasants how to determine, scientifically, if someone is a witch. Witches, of course, must be burned, so therefore they must be made out of wood ... and we all know that wood floats. So he eventually asks the peasants, "What else floats?" The peasants all begin to shout out answers like, "Bread. Apples. Very small rocks. Cider. Gravy. Cherries. Mud. Churches. Lead! Lead! A duck." As an eighth-grader, I thought this was the funniest thing I had ever heard. I probably watched the movie 50 times with my friends. We would quote lines from the movie over and over and over. In fact, I put one of the quotes in my highschool year book as a senior. Flash forward more than 20 years later and I sit down to watch the movie that I hadn't watched for a few decades. I soon realized much to my horror, that I had gotten the movie quote wrong in my high-school year book. I quoted "Little Tiny Pebbles" when the real quote was "Very Small Rocks." I didn't get a single word right! Certainly a funny anecdote, but I began to wonder about other things I assumed that I knew "all along." Symbols are important in any society, group, organization or family as long as this group of people agrees that it means more than just the object depicted. The military is obviously no stranger to symbols. The Department of Defense even has

The Institute of Heraldry, which is a centralized authority to register, record and regulate the design and use of federal and military symbols. All military badges, ribbons, patches and flags must be approved by this office. The Air Force even has an Air Force Instruction (AFI 84-105 Organizational Lineage, Honors and Heraldry) which governs Air Force heraldry. The expressed purpose is to promote esprit de corps, morale and a sense of heritage for the unit. The 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron patch was approved this past summer. It was a long and arduous process as it was quite apparent that every draft design ran afoul of at least one of the AFI's Heraldic Standards. The most difficult standard to overcome was the requirement to keep the emblem design "uncluttered" for which there is no strict definition, only a subjective assessment by the approval authority. One thing the AFI neglects to tell you is that you must attach meaning to each color and object. And, oh by the way, you must include the two Air Force colors (ultramarine blue & Air Force yellow). The whole process got me thinking about our nation's flag and how they came up with the colors and symbols. It turns out that the colors of our nation's flag were not assigned specific meanings when they were adopted in 1777. I, like many others, had come to believe that red represents the blood spilled by those who died in defense of our great nation.

The first time that the colors were imbued with meaning was in the creation of the Great Seal of the United States. In 1782, Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, stated: "The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; white signifies purity and innocence, red, hardiness & valour, and blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice." More than 200 years later, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed 1986 as the Year of the Flag. "The colors of our flag signify the qualities of the human spirit we Americans cherish: red for courage and readiness to sacrifice; white for pure intentions and high ideals; and blue for vigilance and justice." So while I may have been wrong on the meaning of the colors of our nation's flag, I probably wasn't too far off. But it did lead me to wonder, "Could the meaning of these colors be described as our nation's core values?" The Air Force has adopted Integrity, Service, and Excellence as core values. Could our nation's core values be described as Courage, Purity, and Justice and be embodied by the colors of our flag? I would like to think that we, as a nation, would strive to live up to those values. Ultimately, to be effective, it needs to be a shared symbol. I hope that in 2015, that we, as a people, can share the colors of the flag: Courage, Purity, and Justice.

RTC and OTC begins female haircut pilot program

From Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, Ill. – In an effort to standardize training and education across the military services, Recruit Training Command and Officer Training Command will run a pilot program, which will no longer require female accessions to cut their hair. The pilot program, which will run from January through March 2015, comes after receiving fleet feedback that junior Sailors and officers are not taught proper grooming standards with longer hair. This shift will align the Navy with every other armed forces service, which do not require female accessions to cut their hair. RTC and OTC required all females with long hair to cut it to the lower edge of the uniform collar. Now, female Sailors will have the ability to choose any hairstyle that meets uniform regulations. Females requesting a haircut may still receive one. "We are constantly considering fleet feedback and policy changes to improve training and quality of life during initial accession and indoctrination into the Navy," said Rear Adm. Rich Brown, commander, Naval Service Training Command. "We are here to serve the fleet and provide the initial training to our men and women so that they are mentally and physically prepared for the rigors of military service."

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NSTC is considering a similar pilot program change regarding male recruits, following the pilot of the new female haircut program. Male accessions at Officer Candidate School and RTC are required to have their heads shaved to an eighth-inch upon arrival. They receive follow-up haircuts, which result in a regulation haircut by the time they reach graduation. Headquartered on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, NSTC oversees 98 percent of all initial accessions training for the Navy, with the exception of the officers produced by the U. S. Naval Academy. This training includes the Navy/Marine Corps Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at more than 160 colleges and universities, Officer Training Command at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island; RTC, the Navy's only boot camp, at Great Lakes; and Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps citizenship development programs at more than 600 high schools worldwide. For more information about NSTC, visit http://www.netc.navy.mil/nstc/ or visit the NSTC Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/ NavalServiceTraining/.

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628th CONS takes AMC top honors By Trisha Gallaway 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Air Mobility Command recently announced the winners of the 2014 Air Mobility Command Annual Contracting Awards, and Joint Base Charleston's 628th Contracting Squadron had four individual award winners. "The 628th CONS competed against nine other AMC bases for seven individual contracting awards and won four," said Lt. Col. Dale Skinner, 628th CONS commander. "That's an incredible achievement not only for these fine individuals, but their accomplishments highlight the joint mission and teamwork at Joint Base Charleston." Airman 1st Class Alex Cahail: Outstanding Contracting Enlisted Member, Airman Category: Airman First Class Cahail led the timber harvest and lumber resale contract which led to the clearing of 257 acres for future construction at JB Charleston. The project resulted in $475,000 being returned to the Air Force Forestry Program. Cahail also procured a contract worth $133,000 for night vision goggles, enabling the 437th Airlift Wing's C-17s continuous worldwide mission which is critical to AMC global airlift. He also responded to a fuel spill emergency by expediting $141,000 for hazardous and waste containment, miti-

gating an environmental threat to the Tri-County area. Technical Sgt. Tamika Jackson: Outstanding Contracting Enlisted Member, NCO Category: Technical Sgt. Jackson augmented the squadron's superintendent position. During this time, she oversaw 918 actions and a $63 million contracting portfolio that encompassed all of Joint Base Charleston to include the three wings and 66 mission partners for a total of nearly 91,000 personnel. She also implemented two new Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements contracts worth $90 million. Jackson managed 22 projects with a portfolio worth more than $1.5 million, slashing mission support delays by 50 percent. Lastly, Jackson led the $699,000 Weapon Station's fitness center overhaul which reinforced the building with seismic upgrades and improved safety and quality of life for the JB Charleston community. 1st Lt. Nicholas Barrett: Outstanding Contracting Officer, CGO Category: 1st Lt. Barrett revived the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston's guard post project which secures the Army's $38 million vehicle inventory. Barrett also directed AMC's first fixed X-ray and radar inspection contract, resulting in 71,000 vehicles being inspected with 300 identified hits, strengthening anti-terrorism and force protection measures for Joint Base Charleston. Barrett was also selected to

oversee a six-member panel which created the first ever Contracting Commander's Handbook which ensured mission clarity and legal authority. Robert Melton: Professionalism in Contracting, Supervisor Category Melton directed a seven-member team overseeing 47 contract actions worth $2 million and managed a $73 million workload, leading the 628th CONS joint mission effort. He also pioneered a $1.4 million, 800 Mhz radio contract, linking the base and local first responders, cutting emergency response times by 50 percent, a first for the Air Force. Additionally, Melton trained 628th CONS members on the new NETCENTS buying process, slashing procurement time from 30 days, to five on commercial off the shelf items. "I believe the reason we won these awards was because of the diverse missions we support here," said Skinner. "No other Air Force contracting squadron was buying and/or supporting security forces patrol boats, locomotives, nuclear power training facilities, munitions bunkers, brigs and two world class C17 wings." These four individuals will now represent JB Charleston and AMC as they compete against other contracting squadron members from across all major commands for the top Air Force level awards.

315th AW to continue with combined UTA construct

From 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Following a three-month trial period, the decision was made Dec. 8, 2014, for the 315th Airlift Wing to continue with one combined Unit Training Assembly weekend for the foreseeable future, with an unsupported alternate weekend. This transition will be the first time the wing has conducted operations regularly through a single UTA since the height of Global War on Terrorism. Historically, the 315th AW operated over two or three drill weekends, to keep up with mission requirements. "At the conclusion of the trial period, wing leadership assessed the overall effectiveness, and based on the significant financial gains, and the manpower efficiencies created by combining our efforts, I made the final determination on keeping the wing at a single UTA. I believe that we can better meet our mission objectives and air mobility priorities with the strength of one combined team each month," said Col. James Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander. Leading up to the trial period, which began Oct. 18th, a business case study was performed over 18 months to evaluate the possibility of a single UTA and the potential cost-savings and efficiencies that could be gained by this transition. "Unit-by-unit assessments were conducted with leadership and members from across the wing. We studied the gaps between the current state and proposed future state and then an action plan was created for each unit with countermeasures to execute," said Maj. Kimberly Champagne, 315th AW process manager.

After an exhaustive study, the 315th AW identified substantial financial savings by converting to a single UTA construct. During the three-month trial period, the wing saved more than $300,000 in salary and per diem costs with personnel who will not have to support two UTAs per month. Also significant time savings is achieved by streamlining processes and operational tasks that were identified during the study. Though there were initial setbacks to this transition, to include limited workspace at larger units such the Aerial Port Squadrons, and the potential for significant backlogs with flight physicals, the wing was able to overcome these challenges through a series of in-depth process improvements. "When I was first told we were going to a combined UTA I thought, 'great'," said Chief Master Sgt. Deborah Cole, 38th APS senior air reserve technician. "We have all this experience and if we just take the two teams and intermingle, we are able to perform joint training together. By accomplishing this, we gain so much more knowledge and experience and it becomes a better training environment with the different units' perspectives on how we do business." The Aerospace Medicine Squadron found similar benefits of the combined UTA, despite initial hurdles that the unit had to address. "There was a perception from members of the wing that the 315th Aerospace Medicine Squadron would not be able to accommodate the number of physicals anticipated during the joint UTA," said Senior Master Sgt. Jehad Karriem, superintendent of aeromedical services. "Our main issue was manpower, but we also had some equipment challenges.

However, the combined UTA was the solution to the question as we addressed these items with training, and changes were made. We were able to reduce wait times for long-physicals from an average of six hours to just under three." During the three-month trial period, other challenges were identified, to include parking, ease of getting through the gates during peak hours, lodging and dining. However, the wing held a number of hot-wash sessions to look at the issues identified, and discussed concrete courses of action to overcome any roadblocks that the single-UTA construct presented. "Although we may face future challenges during this transition, I'm confident that we are equipped to handle them and to find ways of continuing to do business smarter in the future," said Fontanella.

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Smoke is in the air ... prescribed fire season begins

By Terrence Larimer 628th Civil Engineer Squadron

Be prepared to smell some wood smoke around Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station this winter. Wood smoke usually indicates a prescribed fire is being conducted by the station's Natural Resources personnel somewhere on the Weapon Station's 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 30 years prescribed fire has been employed on JB Charleston to reduce the possibility of a serious wildfire. Conducted by trained fire mangers, prescribed fire is the controlled application of fire to woodlands under specified environmental conditions, following appropriate precautionary measures.This controlled application confines the fire to a predetermined area and accomplishes planned land management objectives. Prescribed fire season begins on the Weapons Station in November and runs thru May. All prescribed fires in South Carolina are monitored by the S.C. Forestry Commission. Before these fires are started, a notification number must be issued by the commission from their fire control headquarters. Fire weather information, necessary to plan and conduct prescribed fires, is updated daily on the commission's web site. Weather conditions which affect prescribed burns include wind speed and direction, relative humidity, ambient temperature, fuel moisture and a number of smoke dispersal factors (ventilation rate, mixing height and transport wind direction). The weather dependent nature of control burning means fire managers cannot issue a burning schedule. Weather predictions change daily and the final decision to conduct a burn is made early in the morning on the actual day of the burn.

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Be prepared to smell some wood smoke around Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station this winter. Wood smoke usually indicates a prescribed fire is being conducted by the station’s Natural Resources personnel somewhere on the Weapon Station's 11,000 acres of managed timberlands.

new generation of pine trees for planting or natural regeneration. It improves wildlife habitat by increasing the quantity and quality of leafy browse food while creating openings and avenues for feeding, travel and escape. Additionally, it reduces understory scrub hardwoods in areas managed for pine timber killing unwanted hardwood seedlings. And finally, periodic low intensity fires enhance forest appearance and improves access for hunting and other recreational activities by eliminating brush and thus 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 for rapid smoke dispersion helps minimize these smoke issues. With the assistance of personnel from the Air Forces' Wildland Fire Management Center Base Natural Resources, personnel annually prescribe burn approximately 4,000 acres of the base's woodlands. If you are concerned about a woods fire, controlled burning activity on theWeapons Station can be confirmed by the Emergency Dispatcher at 764-7555. For additional information on controlled burning call the JB Charleston Natural Resources Office at 764-7951. But remember, if you smell wood smoke this winter, not all fire is bad.

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 and infrastructure; 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 Courtesy photo Prescribed fire season begins on Joint Base Weapons in November and runs thru May. All reducing the danger of cataprescribed fires in South Carolina are monitored by the S.C. Forestry Commission. Before strophic wildfires. It helps these fires are started a notification number must be issued by the commission from their fire prepare woodland sites for a

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Five 315th AW officers selected for 0-6 By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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The 315th Airlift Wing commander is happy to announce five wing officers have been selected for promotion to colonel in the latest officer promotion round. The following lieutenant colonels were selected: Cade Gibson, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander Chris Hobbs, 315th Maintenance Group deputy commander Jerome McLin, 315th Mission Support Group deputy commander for transportation Amber Kasbeer, 315th Civil Engineering Flight deputy commander Thomas McNamara, 701st Airlift Squadron commander

"I would like to extend my congratulations to each of our new colonel-selects," said Col. Jamie Fontanella, 315th AW commander. "Promotions at this level are extremely competitive. And with five total from across the 315th Airlift Wing, we are genuinely pleased, and quite proud of our selects. Well done everyone!" AFRC promotions to the grade of colonel require Senate confirmation. After Senate confirmation, officers will be promoted in increments announced by HQ USAF/REP. HQ ARPC/PBE will publish promotion orders at the appropriate time and will enter selection data in MILPDS. Orders announcing the promotion will be published and posted in a member's Personnel Records Display Application, including orders for limited extended active duty officers selected by Reserve Active Status List promotion boards.

Weight Management Initiative for Health Weight Month

From Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, Public Affairs

The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center announced the launch of its weight management initiative, Jan. 7 as part of "Healthy Weight" month. The initiative encourages Sailors, Marines, their families, and health educators to access relevant healthy eating, active living, and psychological and emotional well-being resources that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The timing of the announcement is aligned with NMCPHC's "Healthy Weight" Month and the "New Year, New You" Month observed by the Military Health System and Navy Medicine. In support of the Secretary of the Navy's (SECNAV) 21st Century Sailor & Marine Initiative, NMCPHC's "Healthy Weight" Month increases awareness about the benefits of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, and offers resources that equip Sailors and Marines to take charge of their weight management by developing life-long healthy behaviors including healthy eating, active living, and psychological and emotional well-being. Weight management is part of the spectrum of wellness that maximizes each Sailor's and Marine's personal readiness. Resources offered

include a comprehensive listing of posters and infographics; fact sheets; brochures; and interactive tools, including quizzes and games developed by both NMCPHC and other leading health organizations. Newly created NMCPHC materials include One Day at a Time: 31 Day Challenge for a Healthier Life, a fact sheet series addressing the safety and health impacts of supplements, and Better Eating Habits in 7 Days food log. Sailors and Marines can also achieve weight management goals with the ShipShape Program, the official Navy weight management program that assists Active Duty and Reserve military service members, beneficiaries, and government civilians with making healthy behavior changes in order to lose weight. The program consists of eight sessions that focus on three important components for weight management: mindset, nutrition, and physical activity. The ShipShape Program is highly recommended for active duty personnel who have failed or are at risk of failing their BCA standards. The program is managed by NMCPHC and aligns to the missions of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative, and Navy Medicine to maintain a healthy, fit, and ready force. For more information and resources on weight management, visit NMCPHC's website at: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/healthpromotion/Pages/hp-toolbox-january.aspx

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Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, tour the base Chapel, Dec. 17, 2014, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The tour is part of an initiative to show JB Charleston leadership a first-hand look at the various missions throughout JB Charleston.

Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, meet with members of the Chapel staff, Dec. 17, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C.

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DOD releases 2015 military pay, compensation rates

From DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON – The Defense Department announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members Dec. 22, with most service members receiving a 1 percent increase in basic pay. The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing, basic allowance for subsistence (BAS), and the cost of living allowance rates for the contiguous U.S. will take effect Jan. 1, 2015. Basic pay for service members will increase 1 percent, except for general and flag officers who will not see an increase in 2015. BAH rates for service members in 2015 will increase on average $17 per month, or 0.5 percent. Rates are calculated using median current market rent and average utilities (including electricity, heat, and water/sewer) for each pay grade, both with and without dependents. Two changes were made to BAH rate computations for 2015: renter's insurance, which contributed an

average of 1 percent to rates, was eliminated, and the fiscal year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act reduced housing rates on average 1 percent for service members. However, individual rate protection for service members remains an integral part of the BAH program. Even if BAH rates decline – including through the elimination of renter's insurance and the reduction in the calculated rate - a service member who maintains uninterrupted BAH eligibility in a given location will not see a rate decrease. This ensures that service members who have made long-term commitments in the form of a lease or contract are not penalized if local housing costs decrease. Service members can calculate their BAH payment by using the BAH calculator. The 2015 BAS rates for military members will increase by 2.9 percent over last year. The new rates are $367.92 per month for enlisted members and $253.38 per month for officers. The annual adjustments to BAS – a monthly nontaxable

cash payment to military members intended to be used to buy food – are linked to changes in food prices as measured by the annual change in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cost of Food at Home Index. From the beginning of October 2013 through the end of September 2014, the index rose by 2.9 percent, forming the basis for the increased BAS rates. The DOD also released its 2015 CONUS COLA rates. Roughly 12,000 members will see a decrease in their CONUS COLA payments, while some 7,000 members will see an increase or no change, and 4,000 members will no longer receive a CONUS COLA payment. CONUS COLA is a taxable supplemental allowance designed to help offset higher prices in high-cost locations, and rates vary based on location, pay grade, years of service and dependent status. Rates can increase or decrease depending on the prices in a specific duty location compared to prices in an average CONUS location. Service members can calculate their allowance by using the CONUS COLA calculator.

Boeing completes successful first flight in KC-46 program By Daryl Mayer 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The KC-46 Pegasus development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development aircraft #1 Dec. 28. EMD #1 is a provisioned 767-2C freighter and the critical building block for the KC-46 missionized aerial refueler. The maiden flight took off at 9:29 AM PST from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, and landed at 1:01 PM PST at Boeing Field in Seattle. "Getting in the air is a critical step in the development of this important capability for the warfighter," said Brig. Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, the program executive officer for tankers at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. "The team at Boeing has done a remarkable job creating an entirely new aircraft that will soon become the backbone of our ability to project power anywhere in the world." The 767-2C freighter is the initial step toward produc-

ing a KC-46. The aircraft will undergo additional finishing work s at the Boeing facility such as installing the refueling boom and other military specific equipment. The first flight of a KC-46 (EMD #2) is expected in the Spring of 2015. "Today's flight is a key step in the next generation of tankers," said Col. Christopher Coombs, the KC-46 system program manager. "We know flight testing will lead to some discovery; today's flight kick-starts that work. There is an aggressive schedule going forward into the Milestone C decision point for approval to start Low Rate Initial Production, but we remain cautiously optimistic we can meet the mark." The Air Force contracted with Boeing in February 2011 to acquire 179 KC-46 refueling tankers to begin recapitalizing the aging tanker fleet. This flight is an early but important step toward meeting the required assets available date -- a milestone requiring 18 KC46 aircraft and all necessary support equipment to be on the ramp, ready to support warfighter needs, by the August 2017 timeframe.

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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, or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.

Jan 12-16 / A “Transition GPS Workshop” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing (held on Thursdays) is required prior to attending this workshop. January 13 / A webinar, “Unleash the Power of a Budget,” will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financial independence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budget of your own. / A “Troops to Teachers” class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a new teaching career.

January 14 / A “Fine Tune Your Resume (Part II)” workshop will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Choose which time fits your schedule. Receive professional feedback. / Educational Opportunities Counseling appointments will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help you reach your educational goals. / A “Good Credit—I Want That!” class will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. January 16 / A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from the Transition GPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty. / NOTICE: As of Monday, January 5, 2015, the Airman & Family Readiness Center's Discovery Room's open hours of operation will change to 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Air Base Weapons Station Library for their afterhours needs.

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/ Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Center is having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to 2, every second week of the month and ends the last Friday of the month. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken. Don't forget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFLEETANDFAMILYSUPPORTCENTER. / Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. / VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees

receive information on disability benefits and medical records review. / CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. / ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a class for parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. The discussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to have your child assessed, and understanding other difficulties that cooccur with ADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat every month, so you can jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools. The classes are taught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with an extensive history in ADHD and behavior challenges in children. This service is free to enrolled patients at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. To register for the class, contact Capt. Carter at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, 794-6895. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities.

Free tickets to the 2015 Medal of Honor Bowl football game

Tickets are available for the 2015 Medal of Honor Bowl at the Outdoor Recreation Center on the Air Base, the Outdoor Adventure Center on the Weapons Station and the Citadel Athletic Ticket Office. The Game will be on Jan. 10th, with the kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the Johnson Hagood Stadium (the Citadel) S.C. Free tickets are available for active duty, Reserve and retiree ID card holders only. Tckets for dependents must be purchased. Tickets must be picked up in person and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. No phone or email holds will be honored.

The Air Base ORC is open Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 101 Scarton Lane, building 647. The Weapons Station OAC is open Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.mohbowl.com/tickets or at the Citadel Athletic Ticket Office. The Medal of Honor Bowl Game is an allstar college senior football game celebrating the brave men and women of our nation's military. The half-time show will feature spectacular live performances.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day Commemorative March and Program

Join us Friday, Jan. 16, 2014, for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative March and Celebratory Program. The march will begin at 7 a.m. at the Base Chapel parking lot and the Celebratory Program will follow the march inside the Base Chapel at 8 a.m. The guest speaker will be Doug Hunter, Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership at Charleston Southern University executive director. Following the program there will be light refreshments in the Chapel Annex. Dress for the event will be uniform of the day for military and semi-casual for civilians. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Jamaal Avington at 963-7182 or Senior Airman Tashanna Holt at 963-3222.

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Short Stay holds inaugural Polar Plunge for the New Year

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Polar Plunge participants race toward the chilly waters of Lake Moultrie as part of the inaugural Polar Plunge at the Joint Base Charleston Short Stay Recreation Area, Jan. 3, 2014. Nearly 20 people took the plunge while others watched on as they enjoyed hot chocolate and hot dogs.

Participants warm up next to a fire pit on the beach after their plunge into Lake Moultrie as part of the inaugural Polar Plunge at the Joint Base Charleston Short Stay Recreation Area, Jan. 3, 2014.

Credentialing available for both Navy and Marine Corps under DoN COOL By Thom Seith Center for Information Dominance Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. – With the introduction of Marine Credentialing Opportunities On-Line to partner with the existing Navy program, the vision of a joint Department of the Navy COOL is complete. DoN COOL provides a unique shared-entry portal for Sailors and Marines to access their service's credentialing programs (Marine Corps COOL and Navy COOL). The COOL sites are web-based hubs that consolidate information from numerous sources at the federal, state and local levels on certifications, licenses, apprenticeships and growth opportunities that correspond with each Navy rating and Marine Military Occupational Specialty as well as enlisted jobs and occupations. Every Navy rating and Marine MOS has at least one associated professional credential. Col. Lee Ackiss, deputy branch head for personal and professional development, Marine and Family Programs Division, Headquarters Marnie Corps, said that the addition of Marine COOL will add significant value for many Marines.

"A credential is that symbol, that certificate that really validates and gives true value to their MOS training," said Ackiss. "It is something that a civilian employer immediately recognizes. Translating the expertise and performance of our military occupational specialties, COOL identifies the opportunities for that representation, in a credential, of what the civilian workforce desires of our well-qualified professionals." According to Keith Boring, program manager for the Navy Credentials Program Office, professional credentialing acts as an integral part of the Services' Enlisted Learning and Development Strategy. "COOL helps recruiters sell Navy and Marine Corps careers; it improves advancement opportunities and helps motivate our best Sailors and Marines to stay in-service" said Boring. "By improving force readiness through initiatives like COOL, we're presenting Sailors and Marines with another key to career success that will benefit them while they're in the service and beyond." Boring added, though it isn't the purpose of the Navy's credentialing program to be used solely as a component of transition, earning an industry recognized certification or license

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AF government travel cards receive tech upgrade From Air Force Public Affairs Agency

WASHINGTON – Beginning this month, Citibank is issuing chip and PIN-enabled government travel cards to new card applicants, individuals whose cards will expire in 2015 and individuals who have reported lost or stolen cards. This is the first phase in a multi-phased rollout, which will enhance the security and convenience of government travel and pay systems. The new cards are embedded with a microchip that provides for transaction encryption and an elevated level of authentication. Chip and PIN technology strengthens data security, better protecting cardholders' personally identifiable information, as well as the government's sensitive transaction and payment data. "The cards are yet another tool to combat potential fraud," said Eric Cuebas, the director of Air Force financial services. "By working together with chip-enabled terminals, they ensure a more secure transaction by validating both the card and cardholder. Additionally, Citi's chip and PIN cards do not use radio frequency functionality and are strictly contact-only cards. Therefore, they are not susceptible to the skimming issue encountered by radio frequency identification cards." All cardholders should log into CitiManager and review mailing and email addresses and contact information under "My Card Account/Card Maintenance." The cardholder can also review their information using the account listing report in Citibank's custom reporting system. "This new card change should have minimal impact on Airmen," Cuebas said. "If the current card will expire while TDY, the traveler should update the address at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the current GTC to ensure delivery of the replacement card to the new address. If the card is not expiring while TDY but the traveler feels they need an early reissuance of the chip card, they should contact their agency program coordinator." He urged all Airmen who have questions or unusual circumstances to contact their APC for more information and assistance. Citibank worked closely with the Defense Travel Management Office and services on a phased rollout of the new cards. In the second phase, between July and October 2015, Citi will issue chip and PIN cards for all remaining active accounts (cards used within last 18 months). Individuals with inactive accounts and cards not used within last 18 months will be issued a chip and PIN card upon expiration, regardless of the year. There will be no change to the account number and the three-digit security code for replacement cards and the magnetic stripe can still be used for merchants without chip and PIN technology. "The cards can be used in regions where chip technology is dominant," Cuebas said. "It is expected U.S. merchants will be adopting chip technology more widely throughout 2015." For more questions about chip and PIN cards, contact local APCs.


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SAPR Corner DOD Safe Helpline … it’s here for you By Florine King Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, AB

Coordinators, on-call SAPR Victim Advocates, civilian rape crisis centers, Military OneSource, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Will I be asked for indentifying information? No, Safe Helpline staff will not ask for any information that could identify you, such as your name or address. Should you volunteer to offer any of that information, Safe Helpline will not provide it to the DoD or your chain of command. Help is just a CLICK, CALL or TEXT away! CLICK www.safehelpline.org CALL 877-995-5247 TEXT * 55-247 (inside the U.S.) Text the location for the nearest support resources 202-470-5546 (outside the U.S.) For more information or to report a sexual assault, please contact JBC-Weapons Station SAPR VA 24/7 Hotline at (843)478-8615 or JBC-Air Base SAPR VA 24/7 Hotline at (843)963-7272.

Sexual assault prevention program offers avenues for help

By Staff Sgt. William A. O'Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Becoming a victim of sexual assault is traumatic, so receiving medical care and support as quickly as possible is crucial to a surThe Department of Defense Safe Helpline vivor's safety and recovery. is a confidential and anonymous sexual assault The Joint Base Charleston Sexual Assault helpline for ANYONE in the DOD communiResponse Coordinators are here to assist and ty. The Safe Helpline is intended to address lead victims through the process of receiving two needs. First and foremost, the Safe medical care and to guide survivors through Helpline wants to ensure victims have access the programs providing that much needed to care. That care can be provided through support. DOD or by civilian care centers-whichever SARCs handle the sexual assault reporting route the victim desires. The other benefit of process and help survivors understand the difthis service is that the Safe Helpline hopes it ferences in the sexual assault reporting syswill encourage more victims to come forward tem and whether to file a restricted or unreand report the sexual assault. Research shows stricted report. that when a victim received needed care and When an unrestricted report is filed, an support they begin to have confidence in the investigation is opened by the Office of response system. In turn, that confidence Special Investigations or the Naval Criminal increases the likelihood they will participate in Investigative Service, and the survivor's comthe criminal justice process. mand is notified. If desired, Safe Helpline staff can transfer If a survivor chooses to file an unrestricted callers to local Sexual Assault Response report, they are also given the option of an expedited transfer. "The expedited transfer allows the member to start the rebuilding process," said Florine Tech Sgt. Toccara Evans - 628th LRS/MSA Staff Sgt. Corey A. McClure - 628th LRS King, JB Charleston - Air Base SARC. "The Master Sgt. Aleisha Jordan - 628th FSS/FSOX Tech Sgt. Cliff Pinckney Jr - 437th APS transfer allows them to move to a base closer Senior Airman Patvia Brice - 628th LRC/LGRMCC Staff Sgt. Georgeanna N.K. Jagow - 437th MXG to their home or family." Staff Sgt. Michelle DeMers - 1st CTCS/AOK Staff Sgt. Doneisha Porter - 628th FSS If an individual chooses to file a restricted Staff Sgt. Adrienne Forth - 437th OSS/HARM Staff Sgt. Emily Edmunds - 14th AS report instead, the only people involved will 2d Lt Alexandra Z. Trobe - 628th ABW Tech Sgt. Chiquita Frazier - 628th LRS/LGRMSA be the SARC, a Victim's Advocate and/or Tech Sgt. Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDG Staff Sgt. Lakia Hamlin - 15th AS/HARM Senior Airman Shawanna Porter - 315th AFRC/AES Staff Sgt. Shemerica Washington - 628th FSS/FSOXI medical personnel. Restricted reporting allows for the individual to have control over Staff Sgt. Lakin Trahan - 628th MDG/CCP Tech Sgt. Tarha Burchell - 628th CONS/LGCB Tech Sgt. Davidette Rogers - 628th MDG/SGSR Staff Sgt. Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRS/LGRDDO the process. "Restricted reporting is confidential, there Staff Sgt. Dana Alderete - 437 MXS/MXOA A1C Stephanie Lucas - 14th AS/MSF Staff Sgt. Jared Hasty-Milton - 437th AMXS/MXABB is no investigation, and no one in the chain of Florine King, SARC - 628th WSA, SARC Capt. Raymond Stone - 14th AS/MSF Shelia Bacon, SAVA - 628th WSA, SAVA command is notified; but the individual still Staff Sgt. Angie K. Roberson - 437th APS gets an opportunity to talk to a special victim's counsel," said King. If a victim discloses any information regarding the sexual assault to a service member within their chain of command, that miliIC1 Thieka Brewer - NAVCONBRIG MMC Dave Giuliano - NNPTC GSE1 Tim Burch - NAVCONBRIG EMC Jerry Holmes - NNPTC tary or civilian member is legally required to MC3 Jason Pastrick - NNPTC CS1 Naomi Jackson - NAVCONBRIG report the assault. Under these circumstances, LNC Andrea Navarro - NAVCONBRIG MMC Erika Dopson - NNPTC the report automatically becomes unrestrictMMC Jeremy Price - NAVCONBRIG MA1 John Taylor - NNPTC ed. The survivor can also choose to file an LTJG Brian West - NNPTC AO2 Melissa Sweeting - NAVCONBRIG unrestricted report themselves. BM2 Derik Stout - NAVCONBRIG EM1 Brandon Atteberry - NPTU "An unrestricted report can be stressful for LS2 Shadirah Widemond - NAVCONBRIG EM2 Nathan Brewer - NPTU the victim as it now becomes a legal investigaEM1 Travis Greely - NPTU RP1 Tina Clevenger - NSA tion, so I always advise military members to HM3 Amanda Abrams - NHCC EM1 Perry Ball - NPTU come talk to me before deciding," said King. MM1 Ashley Pruitt - NPTU HM2 John Betts - NHCC Regardless of the type of report being filed, EM2 Jon Roberts - NPTU HM2 Loveann Burch - NHCC every survivor is provided medical care, a VA ET2 CJ Stangl - NPTU HM2 Francis Edquid - NHCC who can guide the survivor to any resources HN Melissa Martin - NHCC MA2 Tiffani Van Hunnik - NPTU they might need and give them care and HM2 Courtney Veiga - NHCC MN2 Jared Howery - NMC Charleston understanding as they work through to LTJG Maddie Clark - NNPTC HM2 James Rivas - NOSC Charleston ET1 Clair Dopson - NNPTC YN2 David Gates - SPAWAR reclaim their life. LT Amy Ellison - NNPTC LT James Turnwall - The Citadel, NROTC Aside from guiding victims through the LTJG Sam Fankhauser - NNPTC CIV VA Ruby Godley - JBC-WS process of receiving medical care and their MM1 Matt Felton - NNPTC reporting options, SARCs also run the Sexual Assault Prevention Program, to reduce Air Base 24-Hour Response Hotline 843-963-SARC (7272) Weapons Station 24-hour Response Hotline 843-478-8615 assaults all together. Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369 Weapons Station Civilian Victim Advocate 843-834-4527 "We want to prevent sexual assaults before Air Base SARC 843-817-8397 Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855 they even happen," said King. "My primary role is to assist victims of sexual assault, but DOD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247

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Chapel Corner Resolutions - a chance to start over By Chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. Jon Settlemoir Joint Base Charleston Chapel

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas! Did you make any resolutions or plans to do better, try harder, live healthier, etc….every year we try to do better than last year, and every year we fall short of those expectations. Why is that the case? It’s because we all are human and we all fail and fall short, we all (to use the Biblical term) sin. I read about a new lawyer who lost his first

case and upon returning to the office, some of his co-workers teased him about “losing his virginity.” “Yes” he replied, “but that doesn’t mean I intend to become a prostitute.” In other words, the young lawyer refused to allow his failures to define him. This year, if you make any resolutions, remember that you might not run that marathon, lose that weight, or read “War and Peace.” But that’s Ok! Give yourself some slack, and never be afraid to start over – there’s always next year!

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my secondary role is to bring awareness to this crime and prevent sexual assaults all together." King, and Tiffany Mizzell, the JB Charleston - Weapons Station SARC, both have teams of volunteer victim advocates who ensure victims receive the care and support they need. As a SARC, King provides a safe environment and an avenue for military victims of sexual assault to seek help and maintain confidentiality when reporting the assaults. Victim Advocates are available 24hours a day, seven days a week. SARCs also teach bystander intervention. "We teach direct, indirect, distraction and protocol for bystander intervention," said Mizzell. "Whether directly approaching the individual in a high risk situation or identifying the potential perpetrator and preventing the assault, the key is getting that potential victim out of that situation." If a bystander identifies a potential sexual assault situation but is afraid to directly resolve it themselves, they can use the indirect approach, addressing the situation within a group setting or contacting someone in the chain of command to address the situation. "The indirect approach can be done by going to a group of friends and getting the person at risk away from the situation by approaching that person within the group, or creating a distraction by any means," said Mizzell. "Telling them their car is being towed or by using any means you can to extract them from the situation. The indirect approach can also work by going to someone in charge. In a bar, talk to the bar tender or security. Call law enforcement if you think somebody's in a truly high risk situation and have the authorities address the problem." King and Mizzell have been increasing the Sexual Assault Prevention Program by getting out and talking face to face with Airman, Sailors and civilians. They have an open door policy and encourage all base personnel interested about the program to come by their offices so they can answer any questions they may have. "Our doors are always open," said King. "We want individuals to feel comfortable coming forward. We are here to support them. They're in control when they cross the threshold into this program and we support them 100 percent." The Air Base SARC can be reached at (843) 963-7881 and the after-hours number is (843) 963-7272, which is the on-call victim advocate hotline. The Weapons Station SARC can be reached at (843) 276-9855, and the 24/7 on-call Victim Advocate telephone number is (843) 478-8615. For more information about the SAPR program visit: www.sapr.mil, www.donsapro. navy.mil or www.cnic.navy.mil. If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a SAPR Victim Advocate please contact: Tiffany Mizzell, Weapon Station SARC at 794-7428 or, Florine King, JB Charleston SARC at 963-7272.

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$

14,995

0: A<- ) /- 9 63+ +)': ,1& (%' / /C'+

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14 Kia Soul

Auto, loaded, only 8k miles

$

16,995

., ( 0C // /3 <49 -&

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+ . %)"'+ /3.%- / <60 +) ' ) +8) .

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14 Ford Taurus Limited

Moon roof, leather, 100k mile warranty

$

21,995

/C 3 4( ,B :CC

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$

23,995

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10 Toyota Corolla S

05 Dodge Ram Quad Cab

/C --$

Auto, one owner, like new

4x4, loaded, one owner, must see

$

-&" 7 /3 -/%

$

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11 Toyota RAV 4

13 Fiat 500 Abarth

Auto, loaded, one owner

$

Leather, moonroof, low miles

15,995

$

00 /A/9 3)<4

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15,995

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+ 96+ +)'= & (%' 1

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$

moon roof, Nav., only 20k miles

17,995

$

Crew cab, loaded, lots of extras

17,995

$

17,995

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6# 0 + (++)0++ '%& +)'=) 8 ,,& (%' 1

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Loaded, xtra clean, fctry. warranty

$

C! ' >A /3> 99

;: --$

;0 ..$

14 Grand Caravan R/T Navigation, leather, DVD

$

;% --$

$

09 Jeep Wrangler Sport

// )44 , 3.,9) 3 3 ?

11 Lincoln MKS

Loaded, factory warranty

21,995 /; .A.9 ) ,,

96+ 3 '+ ,3& (%' 1

;: --$

+; 0 ++01 +) +;) 0 '+; (%' 1

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Loaded, only 13k miles

Moonroof, nav., only 29k miles

0C /- A44 A (

;0 ..$

Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track 13 Hyundai

23,995 // ,#),)9) :5

21,995

4x4, auto, only 15k miles, like new

$

;C --$ 0. ..$

;C --$ 0. ..$

21,995

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;0 ..$

11 Infiniti G37 coupe

23,995

$

24,995

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Crew cab, V8, loaded, 25k miles

Crew cab, V8, loaded, like new

Loaded, factory warranty

;$ ..$ 28,995

Loaded, 1 owner, only 30k miles

/% . & 3 , 3 > ,

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;: ..$ 27,995

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14 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab 13 Honda Odyssey /3 Arcadia @1+/3 3Denali 0; )- /+0: )- /+ EX-L 110;GMC Heavy duty, loaded, only 16k miles Leather, moon roof, DVD, navigation ' 3%)6( options, one, owner +'+. ' 3# . '+ & (%' / ++).++ '+ 3+.: 8 .. )3: All available

+ 3+.: 8 .. )3: $ $ $

29,995

12,995 C! )44 )9 - 3 ?

0; ..$

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// --$

10 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L 13 Hyundai Elantra Coupe LTD 08 Nissan Titan Pro-4X

1$/- '+ 93. ' )

;0 ..$

+61 + <60 1 1#+;0++( +) %6%+) +)'= 8& (%' 1

14,995

1 63+ '+ 3+.: 8 .. )3:

13 Dodge Ram

60 ' ) +)'= 77& (%' 1

V6, auto, moon roof, 1 owner, low miles

6# 0 '+ +) +;) 0 <60 ' )

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C! )44 , ,93

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10,995

12,995 C5 /+>/ .C

$

07 Hyundai Element

$ 93. ' ) (6/3 /

+

96+ 3 <60 ' )

Auto, leather, moonroof, xtra clean Moonroof, leather, 1 owner, low miles

$

V6, auto, extra clean

+ <60 ' ) 6+0= ; 00 )6= +9 ' 3 96+ '+ +)'= *& (%' 1 (++)0++ '+ '+; (%' 1

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10 Acura TSX

Auto, loaded, factory warranty

Loaded, one owner, low miles

0. ..$

13 Mini Cooper

Loaded, one owner, auto

14 Hyundai Sonata Ltd

+ <60 ' ) 96+

/; --$

/; --$

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0C ..$

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$

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$

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9,995

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11 Ford Fiesta

Auto, one owner, like new

96+ '++&1 09)1 "0 6

19,995

$

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/! --$ 0! ..$ 09 GMC Arcadia SLT

18,995

9,995

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Loaded, one owner, only 16k miles AWD, leather, moon roof, like new Loaded, only 30k miles, extra clean

$

C% /A/9 3)<4

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06 Mazda Tribute

AWD, leather, extra clean

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;% ..$ 27,995

$

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;! ..$

31,995

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04 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab


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