01-13-2012 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Patriot Vol. 3, No. 2

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

Friday, January 13, 2012

Air Force Year In Photos Airmen with the 437th Airlift Wing work on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in an operational readiness evaluation that was staged in Gulfport, Miss., Oct. 25, 2011. The evaluation was intended to determine Joint Base Charleston's ability to fight and objectively measure mission effectiveness. This photo is from the Air Force Year in Photos currently featured at www.af.mil.

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster

DUI: Barracks lawyers vs the facts

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Courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Legal office At the legal office, we frequently advise commanders and first sergeants when one of their Airmen is caught driving under the influence or is involved in an alcohol-related incident. Recently, we noticed that members of the Joint Base Charleston population may be receiving advice from "barracks lawyers" that is a little off the mark.

The 628th Air Base Wing legal office does not endorse the barracks lawyer approach to legal services for many reasons. Every case is different; despite what a barracks lawyer may have said, there are no "standard hits" on this base. However, for those who are wondering what could happen if your wingman or you are caught Driving Under the Influence or are involved in an Alcohol Related Incident, read and learn the truth behind the barracks lawyer myths.

Bad advice: You will not go to jail for your first DUI offense in South Carolina.

Wrong! DUI fines and penalties in South Carolina are tough! It is against

Charleston Airman teaches Salsa See page 8

JUSTICE FILES Good order and discipline

Civilian restructure, round two

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(This article has been localized with Joint Base Charleston specific information. The original Air Force News article can be found at http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123285749)

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the law to drive with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 or above. If you are driving with a BAC above .08 and below .10, you can receive a license suspension for six months, a fine of $400, jail for a minimum of 48 hours or 48 hours of Public Service Employment. If you are driving with a BAC of .10 and under .16, you may receive a license suspension of six months, a fine of $500, jail for a minimum of 72 Hours or 72 hours of Public Service Employment. If you are driving with a BAC above .1, you may receive a license suspension of six months, a fine of $1,000, jail for a minimum of 30 days or 30 days of Public Service Employment. And it does not end there.

If you happen to cause great bodily injury or death by operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you will likely be charged with felony DUI. A felony DUI conviction for causing great bodily injury includes a mandatory minimum of 30 days to a maximum of 15 years imprisonment plus a mandatory fine of at least $5,000. Also, the Department of Motor Vehicles must suspend the convicted person’s driver’s See DUI: The Facts, Page 2

Air Force officials announced 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure Jan 11.

This reduction builds on the realignments announced in November, including the elimination of 9,000 positions and the addition of 5,900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities. In addition, these reductions respond to the Secretary of Defense's direction to target civilian funding at fiscal year 2010 levels.

"We value our talented and experienced workforce and are trying to do everything possible to manage these reductions with as little impact to our people as possible," said Michael Donley, Secretary of the Air Force.

In an effort to encourage voluntary separations and retirements, the Air Force is currently offering its second round of voluntary separation incentive pay and voluntary early retirement

authority programs. Civilian employees received VERA/VSIP eligibility surveys from their personnel managers earlier this month and the applications are due no later than Feb. 3.

Approved applications will result in separations or retirements that take effect by April 30.

Air Force officials are still evaluating the need for a Reduction in Force.

"At this time, we are surveying the workforce for a second round of VERA/VSIP and are in the midst of management reassignments resulting from the first round of the restructure," said Brig. Gen. Gina Grosso, Director of Manpower, Organization, and Resources. "Once we exhaust all voluntary force management measures, a determination will be made whether or not a RIF is necessary. We hope to have more information in the spring."

During this round of reductions, 17 positions were identified for elimination from Joint Base Charleston. In November of 2011, an additional 147 positions were also identified for elimination at the base as part of the civilian restructure announcement.

"It's important to note that position reductions do not translate directly to people," said Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston com-

mander. "There are several reasons for this.

During the first round of cuts, 97 of the 147 identified positions were vacant. Fifty-five of those vacancies belong to the 628th Security Forces Squadron and were converted to military positions.

"During these more recent cuts, 14 of the 17 identified positions are vacancies that belong to 628 SFS and are also being converted to military positions."

This announcement marks the end of civilian reductions associated with the Air Force's FY12 civilian workforce restructure.

"Our people are and will continue to be our most treasured resource at Joint Base Charleston – we cannot accomplish our mission without their loyalty and dedication to service. This is why JB Charleston leadership, partnered with the Civilian Personnel and Manpower offices, will continue to work tirelessly to mitigate the impact this has on each individual assigned to this base."

Personnel with questions regarding Civilian Restructuring should contact the local JB Charleston-Air Base Civilian Personnel Office at 963-4500.

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WASHINGTON – With election activity steadily picking up, defense officials are in the process of issuing regular election-year guidance to remind military and Defense Department civilians that they're subject to rules regulating their involvement in political activities.

This issue – one the department regularly addresses during election periods – came to light last week after an Army Reserve soldier in uniform appeared endorsing a political can-

didate.

Several sets of rules help to protect the integrity of the political process, DOD officials said. DOD Directive 1344.10 applies to members of the armed forces, whether they serve on active duty, as members of the reserve components not on active duty, as National Guard members in a nonfederal status, and military retirees.

In addition, the Hatch Act applies to federal civilian employees, and employees also are subject to widely published DOD guidance that discusses participation in political campaigns and elections.

These rules are designed to prevent military members' or federal civilian employees' participation in political activities that imply – or even appear to imply – official sponsorship, approval or endorsement, officials said. The concern, they explained, is that actual or perceived partisanship could undermine the legitimacy of the military profession and department.

That's not to imply, however, that military members and civilian employees can't participate in politics. In fact, DOD has a longstanding policy of encouraging members to carry See Political Activity, Page 5

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The Patriot • January 13, 2012

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DUI: The facts Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot The Joint Base Charleston Patriot is published by Diggle Publishing Co., (843) 412-5861, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the 628th Air Base Wing.

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license for the term of imprisonment plus three years. A DUI conviction that includes a felony conviction for causing the death of another includes a mandatory minimum sentence of at least one year in prison with a maximum 25 years imprisonment and a minimum mandatory fine of not less than $10,100. Additionally, the convicted person’s driver’s license is suspended for the term of imprisonment plus five years. Also, depending on the circumstances of the DUI felony conviction, you may be denied the right to vote, possess firearms, receive student loans and/or even adopt children or serve as a foster parent.

Bad advice: Your commander cannot do anything if you receive a DUI downtown. Wrong! In addition to the penalties you may receive from the local community - i.e suspended driver’s license, jail time and/or fines - the wing and/or your commander will suspend your driver's license on federal installations as well and your commander can give you a Letter of Counseling, Letter of Reprimand, create an Unfavorable Information File or place you on a control roster. Depending on your past, an administrative discharge may rapidly follow as well.

Bad advice: The worst thing that can happen if you receive a first-time DUI is an LOR or maybe an Article 15 with a fine. You definitely won't go to a court-martial.

Wrong! Commanders have a wide range of options to consider when an Airman receives a DUI. That range starts with nothing and includes anything from an LOC to an LOR to an Article 15 to a court-martial, even for a first offense. If your commander decides to impose an Article 15 and you are an E-4 or below, you can be reduced to E1. If you are an E-5 to E-7, your commander can reduce you one grade. Anyone can be fined up to one half one month's pay for two months, be restricted to base for 60 days and receive 45 days

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extra duty. If you go before a court-martial, you can be confined 30 days to six months depending on the type of court-martial. You can receive a bad conduct discharge, be reduced to E-1 and receive total forfeitures of pay and allowance. If you injure someone while drinking and driving, you can be confined up to 18 months and receive a dishonorable discharge. And of course if you kill someone as a result of your DUI, you can be prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter which carries possible sentences of up 10 years confinement and a dishonorable discharge.

Bad advice: I heard about a chief that got a DUI when he was an Airman and he did alright. So even if you get a DUI, you don't have anything to worry about. Wrong! As we all know, the Air Force environment is constantly changing. Additionally, the Air Force currently must reduce its force. To achieve this goal, AFPC has implemented rollbacks, forcing people out of the Air Force if they meet certain criteria. If you receive a DUI, you may get caught in a rollback and forced out of the Air Force. Also, commanders have other administrative options at their disposal. First, your commander may elect to discharge you from the Air Force with a General or Under Other than Honorable service characterization. The commander can also deny your request to re-enlist in the Air Force. There is no automatic right to re-enlist in the Air Force. Your supervisor and/or commander can recommend that you receive a referral Enlisted Performance Report or Officer Performance Report for a DUI. That can affect your ability to achieve promotion goals. If you have already tested, you may be "red-lined" and not promoted, even if you were selected. If you are an officer, senior noncommissioned officer, technical sergeant or a staff sergeant, a DUI, no matter what action your commander takes, may end your chances for promotion and your Air Force career.

Bad advice: If you get in a fight and don't remember what happened, you won't get into trouble.

Wrong! If you get into a fight while drunk, you can be charged for assault under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, even if you don't remember.

Your commander can impose an Article 15 which carries the same punishment as a DUI. Your commander can take the same administrative actions, such as a discharge, denial of reenlistment, and a referral EPR/OPR. However, if your commander sends you before a court-martial, the punishment can be severe depending on the facts of the case.

The amount of confinement could be for many years. In addition, you could receive a dishonorable discharge, reduction to E-1 and total forfeiture of all pay and allowances.

Bad advice: Well, DUIs are a personal problem.

Wrong! Receiving a DUI, on or off base, is everyone's problem. Commanders, first sergeants and supervisors must take time out of their busy schedules to attend to your problem. Processing an Article 15 can take 20 days. That does not include everything that must be done to ensure the punishment is carried out. If you go before a court-martial and/or a local judge, it takes even more time. Fellow wingmen must also spend their time covering your work duties because you are out of the shop. If you are discharged, your unit must take time to pick up your workload and train your replacement when they arrive. Your absence creates a void and puts a strain on troops who work hard every day to complete the Air Force mission. Finally, your DUI affects your family. Think about it - you cannot drive, you may lose money and rank and if you are court-martialed and confined, your family loses one of their loved ones. Before you decide to drink and drive, think about what you will tell your husband or wife, mother or father, son or daughter and the example you will have set for them.

DUI: My life was changed forever

By Staff Sgt. Anthony Huling 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron This story originally ran out of Shaw AFB this past summer, but we're running it in effort to bring awareness to the impact a DUI has on the individual and others.

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – My life was changed forever February 11.

It was a Friday. I was glad to be getting off work, because I was going to be on leave for the next two weeks.

Around 5 p.m., my friend, Chris, texted me and asked if I wanted to come over to his house. Since my wife was taking my daughter over to a friend's house, I decided to go.

When I arrived, he was in his garage building a paint booth for his motorcycle. So, I started helping him out. We were working and having some drinks.

Somewhere around 10:30 p.m., we decided to take

his motorcycle for a spin.

We headed out of our neighborhood, and it was only about a half mile before we veered off of the road.

The next thing I remember is waking up in a helicopter. It felt like a bad dream. I asked the EMT where I was and what happened. They told me that I had been in a motorcycle accident, and I was being airlifted to the hospital. I was told that we were driving between 80 and 120 mph.

Chris and I were thrown about 100 feet from the cycle. There were several bones broken in my back and road rash on my forehead, back, chest, stomach, knees, ankles and toes. I now have nerve damage in both arms.

Chris was not as lucky. He has severe head trauma and some broken ribs. He is also currently in a coma and is not responding.

I can only hope and pray that he will wake up.

Our selfish act affected our family, friends and co-workers.

When his wife heard us leave she got in her car to find us. She was passed by an ambulance heading out and followed. She arrived on scene and saw us lying on the asphalt.

She rushed back to my house to get my wife.

Luckily, my oldest daughter was spending the night at a friend's house.

Chris was just recently married, and his wife was pregnant. We had to postpone my youngest daughter's second birthday party.

Most people don't get a second chance in life. I would have never made this mistake if I had not been drinking.

I thought I had a safe plan.

But, that all fell apart because I could not make any responsible decisions after I started drinking.

I pray that none of you will ever have to go through something like this. The world does not look the same as it did before the accident. Only by God's grace am I alive and able to tell this story.

Reading is FUNdamental Commentary by Lt. Col. Aaron Burgstein 1st Combat Camera Squadron commander There used to be an old public service announcement saying something along the lines of "reading is fundamental." I'm a huge fan of reading, both for professional and leisure reasons. I find it even better when the two overlap. However, there are a number ... a large number of people ... who say reading just isn't for them or that they're not readers.

In our profession, everyone needs to be a reader. We read everything from professional military education to the Professional Development Guide. We must read to succeed.

Some may argue, why bother reading when we can just go live life and learn from experience. That is actually an excellent approach - within reason.

One can certainly learn a lot from experiences, both good and bad. Who among us hasn't learned from the successes and mistakes of our leaders?

The catch with that approach is that none of us are going to live long enough to have the time to learn everything we need to know through personal experience. That's why we have to look for alternatives that allow us to learn but still live our own experiences.

So, we read. We read biographies, histories, case studies and the like. This helps us learn from the past. And from the past, we can navigate the future.

There's a popular saying, "those who don't study the past are doomed to repeat it." The originator of this saying was philosopher George Santayan, who said "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

He also said "...only the dead have seen the end of war."

Those two sayings work well together, especially in our profession. Our mission is to 'Fly, Fight and Win.' We do a lot of other great missions, but when it comes down to it, our primary mission is to defend the United States of America, its people and its interests. We are guardians of freedom and by studying the past and others' experiences, we increase our knowledge and even our base of experience. This helps in nearly every facet of life. Why make the same mistakes as those who came before?

And don't limit your reading to just histories or military journals. Expand your mind and know-how with a wide variety of material. There are a lot of great books out there on leadership - Gates of Fire, Starship Troopers (the book - not the movie), Lords of Discipline and more. Vary your reading so it includes all types of material. You'll be amazed at what lessons you'll pick up!

Then, to maximize your gains from reading, combine reading with talking. Talk to your peers, your subordinates, your superiors. Everyone has an opinion and everyone will take away something different from the same reading.

I read a lot, but often-times I gain the most from a reading after I discuss it with others. They may pick up something I missed or interpret it differently. By combining the two, reading and discussion, you expand your range of experience and learning.

Why doom yourself to remain always behind the power curve? Instead, start a reading program - the Air Force Chief of Staff has a list - and then talk about what you've read. You'll be a better Airman, warrior and leader for it.

Memorial Service for 437 MXG Airman Courtesy of the 437th Maintenance Group A memorial service for Staff Sgt. Courtney Rush will be held 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Chapel. All members of Joint Base Charleston are welcome to attend.

Sergeant Rush passed away Jan. 3 at her home in Cottageville, S.C., at the age of 27. She was an Aircraft Maintenance Quality Assurance Inspector with the 437th Maintenance Group, 437th Airlift Wing.

She entered the Air Force in June 2003 and after completion of Basic Training and Technical Training School, she was stationed at DavisMonthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz., as a C130 crew chief. While there, she deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Shortly after her assignment to the 437 MXG in March 2010, she was again deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sergeant Rush was a stand-out Airman who

was recognized for her dedication, love of the Air Force and her community involvement. She was hand-picked for her most recent position as Quality Assurance Inspector, specializing as a maintenance crew chief for C-17s. She was also recently selected as the Wing Volunteer of the Quarter for the 437 AW and was the 437 MXG’s Volunteer of the Year for 2011.

Sergeant Rush was originally from Aledo, Ill., and is survived by her parents, Rick and Gail Rush of Aledo; two brothers, Jayson Thomson of Aledo and Clayton Rush of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; her maternal grandmother, Patty Meminger of Aledo; her very special friend, Senior Airman Michael Johnston of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and a host of other relatives.

Sergeant Rush was well-liked and respected by her superiors and co-workers and will be sorely missed by all.

Did you know that . . .

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society contributed to the 2006 Department of Defense “Report on Predatory Lending Practices Directed at Members of the Armed Forces and Their Dependents?” The downward spiral of staggering debt associated with this industry can be summarized by the statistic from the Center of responsible Lending that estimates that 91% of all payday loans are made to borrowers with five or more payday loans per year. Now that these loans are easily accessible on the internet, their impact is even more damaging. During 2006, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provided $1.37 million in financial assistance directly attributable to 1,693 clients victimized by the predatory lending industry.

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AMC announces 2011 Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards

By Senior Airman Ian Hoachlander Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Air Mobility Command officials announced the annual winners for AMC's 2011 Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards Jan. 10.

In the group category, Joint Base Charleston's Public Affairs office was named the runner-up for the Maj. Henry H. "Hap" Arnold Award for public affairs communication effectiveness.

Additionally, individuals from the community relations and photography departments also won individual awards. Trisha Gallaway earned the title of outstanding communication tactical-level civilian and Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle was named the runner-up for the outstanding communication noncommissioned officer.

"This year's awards highlighted the contributions of the many great Airmen, NCOs, senior NCOs, officers and civilians in our career field, who do such a great job telling the AMC story every day," said Lt. Col. Glen Roberts, director of public affairs.

"I am very proud of the contributions the entire team made in 2011 and look forward to continued excellence in 2012.

Additionally, I wish the best of luck to the overall winners in each category who will compete at the Air Force level."

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Throughout the Air Force at home stations and deployed locations, there are Air Force Public Affairs people telling the Air Force story. This badge represents the nine-skill level of the PA career field.

USAF Weapons School prepares pilots for wartime ops

By Senior Airman Anthony J. Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The U.S. Air Force Weapons School, stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., not only furthers pilot development, it also leads to achieving Air Mobility Command's mission of providing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces.

Recently, three Airmen from Joint Base Charleston - Air Base graduated from the five and a half month combat employment and instructor development course, also known as the C-17 Weapons Instructor Course:; Capt. Sean Huss from the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, Capt.

Brian Thomasson from the 14th AS, 437 AW, and Capt.

Benjamin Wood from the 17th Airlift Squadron, 437 AW. The mission of the USAFWS is to teach graduate-level instructor courses that provide the world's most advanced training in weapons and tactics employment to Air Force officers. The Weapons School consists of squadrons at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Hurlburt Field, Fla., Little Rock Air Force Base, Ariz., McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., and Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. "Charleston typically has one to two graduates every six months. This past class had three Charleston graduates," said Lt. Col. Anthony Carr, 14 AS commander. "Selection for this program is very tough and the program itself is among the most demanding in the Department of Defense."

To be eligible for WIC selection, an officer must be a C-17 Instructor Pilot with a very strong flying record, broad and deep operational experience and have strong endorsements

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from their commanders, according to Carr.

"In general, being a great pilot is not enough; the WIC selection board looks for evidence of exceptional work ethic and dedication to the Air Force's tactical mission. This means the candidate must have actively sought opportunities to plan, lead and support complex exercises and missions," Carr added.

"The C-17 Weapons Squadron, the 57 WPS, is at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., but is part of the USAF Weapons School at Nellis AFB. The training occurs not only at those two locations, but all over the country, to include Alaska, Colorado, Arizona, South and North Carolina," said Thomasson.

"The WIC is often described as a 'leadership course disguised as a tactics course'. The concept is to take instructor aircrew members and some other officers such as intelligence officers and provide even more training to make them further experts in their disciplines. The Weapons School then trains the students in the tactics and capabilities of the U.S. Air Force as a whole and how to integrate all of these capabilities to use them to defeat enemy systems and meet national security goals," said Thomasson. "All of the students go through academics together on a variety of subjects ranging from radar fundamentals, munitions, electronic warfare, enemy threat systems, etc."

At the school, Weapons Undergraduate Students are exposed to complex scenarios as part of a very structured approach to teaching specific weapons officer skills, according to Huss.

"After several months of academics and aircraft specific training, the students are presented with political and military

scenarios where they must cooperate to plan and execute several large scale military exercises centered around each of their mission sets: mobility, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, special operations, strike, close air support, air superiority, etc.," added Thomasson.

After completion of the course, Airmen return to their duty stations with superior knowledge of how to fly and fight, integrate with other Air Force and joint capabilities and how to instruct training in weapons and tactics employment to any audience under any set of conditions.

"The WIC is important to the Air Force as a whole because it develops tomorrow's leaders today," said Huss. "Upon graduating, weapons officers are skilled at innovative employment of weapons systems and subject matter experts in their chosen fields."

With their newly gained knowledge, these pilots can now pass on what they have learned to their aircrews.

"I have a more detailed awareness of how the C-17's mission supports and enhances the Air Force mission as a whole, what capabilities the Air Force has, and how to better instruct aircrews to make them more capable and ready to defeat the threats they will face in combat," said Thomasson.

"Graduates have been core to the ability of the C-17 to meet and exceed combatant commander requirements over the past several years," said Carr. "The 437 AW is a large provider of C-17 airlift on a global basis, with crews launching from Charleston every day to complete combat missions around the world. At any given moment, one of our four flying squadrons is deployed to the CENTCOM AOR, where we provide the largest weight of effort of any mobility wing in the Air Force, including airlift and airdrop capabilities."

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Spouse Appreciation Dinner scheduled for Feb. 16 Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The Joint Base Charleston Airman and Family Readiness Center, in collaboration with the Chapel, is hosting the Quarterly Deployed Spouse Appreciation

Dinner at the JB Charleston - Air Base Chapel Annex Feb. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Good order and discipline at Joint Base Charleston Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Staff Judge Advocate Air Force members at Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice from November through December 2011. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment.

Government Travel Card. Punishment imposed consisted of suspended reduction to the grade of airman, forfeiture of $150, 45-days extra duty and a reprimand.

A staff sergeant received non-judicial punishment for two violations of Article 121, larceny and wrongful appropriation more than $500. Punishment imposed consisted of reduction to the grade of senior airman, suspended forfeiture of $1,162 for two months and a reprimand.

437th Maintenance Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing A senior airman received non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty, misuse of Government travel Card. Punishment imposed consisted of suspended reduction to airman first class, forfeiture of $200 and a reprimand.

437th Aerial Port Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing An airman received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty, underage drinking.

Punishment imposed consisted of suspended reduction to the grade of airman basic, forfeiture of $733, restriction to base for 14 days and a reprimand.

A senior airman received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 128, assault consummated by battery and Article 91, insubordinate conduct toward a non-commissioned officer. Punishment imposed consisted of reduction to the grade of airman first class, suspended forfeiture of $919 for two months and a reprimand.

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron A senior airman received non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 111, drunken driving. Punishment imposed consisted of reduction to the grade of airman basic with suspended reduction below airman first class, suspended forfeiture of $733 for two months, 45-days extra duty and a reprimand.

A senior airman received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 92, failure to obey a lawful order. Punishment imposed consisted of suspended reduction to the grade of airman first class, suspended forfeiture of $975 for two months and a reprimand.

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing An airman first class received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty, misuse of

Red Cross trains NNPTC students for disaster response

By Nancy Olson American Red Cross Charleston Region How do you prepare for the worst?

The American Red Cross does it every day.

As the nation's largest, independent, nonprofit humanitarian organization, the Red Cross helps prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Emergency response requires trained volunteers and in a new, joint endeavor, the American Red Cross Charleston Region and the U.S. Navy's Naval Nuclear Power

Training Command at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station have joined forces to supply a steady stream of Reserve Disaster Trained volunteers.

"This is an amazing partnership between the American Red Cross Charleston, S.C. Region and NNPTC," said Lisa Miller-Wills, ARC director of volunteer and youth services. "Not only does it provide us with trained extra hands during a major disaster while the Sailors are stationed here, but it also benefits the communities where these Sailors will be assigned in the future, both in the United

States and at locations around the world."

So far, 200 students have been trained. The first training session of 100 NNPTC students was held at NNPTC Aug. 4 and the second training for an additional 100 students was held Dec. 6.

"We are trying to instill a sense of pride in community," said Senior Chief Petty Officer Juli Levine, NNPTC Hold Division Class director. "It's never too early in a Sailor's career to give back. We offer our students this opportunity to volunteer while they are between classes so they may learn early in

their career that the Navy emphasizes community involvement, and this is a skill they can take with them anywhere in the world."

The NNPTC students were given an overview of disaster services and received a Red Cross badge that can be used in the U.S. or if they are deployed. The long-range goal is to provide training to NNPTC students quarterly to ensure there is always a large group of American Red Cross Reserve Volunteers available to assist the citizens of the Lowcountry.

Rotary Club to host suicide prevention event

By Keith West Palmetto Behavioral Health North Charleston – The Rotary Club of North Charleston will be hosting a regional Suicide Prevention Education event Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston.

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The Centers for Disease Control report 666,000 visits to hospital emergency departments each year. Suicides in the U.S. total 34,598 people, approximately 11.5 deaths per 100,000 population. Suicide remains the third leading cause of death for Americans ages 10 to 24 years. Military rates are

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With the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq in Dec. 2011, mental health officials are now concerned about an elevated rate in suicide attempts among the country's military personnel. The results of a stagnant national economy which impacts people of all ages, ethnic groups and socio-economic levels is increasingly a focal point for health care professionals in 2012.

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Airman becomes first dental adviser in Gardez

By Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs In a remote valley of war torn Afghanistan, a Joint Base Charleston Airman is playing a vital role enhancing the country's practice of dentistry.

Major Courtney Schapira, from the 628th Medical Group at JB Charleston - Air Base, is currently assigned to the Medical Embedded Training Team at Forward Operating Base Lightning as the Chief Dental Advisor at Paktia Regional Military Hospital in Gardez, Afghanistan.

"Our team is made up of 21 medical advisers from different NATO countries," said Schapira. "We each have our own areas of expertise such as internal medicine, nursing, pharmacy, etc."

Schapira deployed in November 2011 and is the first and only dental adviser assigned there.

"The Afghan dentists that I work with are excited to have a U.S. dental advisor and are eager to learn from me," said Schapira. "They are asking questions and taking the initiative to do things on their own."

Paktia Regional Military is an Afghan National Army hospital that only treats ANA, Afghan police and civilians with combat-related injuries.

The standard of dental care in Afghanistan is much different than in the United States. The clinic is not current with modern preventive dentistry.

According to Schapira, the dentists are very skilled and adequate at their profession, however, their techniques, materials and thought processes behind their treatments are out-dated.

"The dentists here used to rarely make patients numb prior to treatment," said Schapira. "This is both painful for the patients and can turn what may be a single appointment in the U.S. into two or three appointments here, simply because the patients can only tolerate so much pain. Since my arrival, they now numb patients prior to any surgical procedure."

During her first few weeks in Afghanistan, Schapira felt overwhelmed by the challenges facing her. Her efforts were divided in multiple directions. Supplies, non-working equipment, outdated techniques, infection control and patient administration all needed her attention.

"I realized I couldn't improve everything at once," said Schapira. "So, I set goals for myself and for the clinic. After most of the equipment was modernized I turned my focus to the supply inventory."

The six-foot by 10-foot supply closet was full of unlabeled

U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Sarah Martinez

Maj. Courtney Schapira poses with, from left, Nasir, a dental technician, Dost Muhammad, the dental clinic chief and Janat, a dentist at Forward Operating Base Lightning. Schapira is currently on a six-month deployment in Afghanistan as the Chief Dental Advisor at Paktia Regional Military Hospital in Gardez and is from the 628th Medical Group at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.

boxes full of assorted dental supplies. The closet was overflowing with supplies and made it difficult for anybody to even walk in.

"The Afghanis lack a tracking system to monitor expiration dates or maintain inventories," said Schapira. "The disorganization made it very difficult to find any materials they actually have."

Most of the supplies on-hand were donated by various hospitals before Schapira arrived. However, because the Afghanis never had a dental adviser in the past, the staff was never taught how to stock and inventory the materials properly.

Once Schapira organizes the supplies, she'll be able to more accurately decipher what the clinic's real capabilities and

areas of need are.

"Organization has been our top priority," said Schapira. "It has created a foundation for the clinic to grow. Now that everything is in order, training will become our top priority."

"With most of the equipment working properly now and the supply closet organized, I can start working more on infection control procedures, new dental techniques and patient administration," said Schapira.

"I've set the Afghan dental clinic up for success," said Schapira. "I'm getting the clinic to reach its fullest potential. I have complete confidence in their capabilities."

Schapira believes when she leaves, the dental clinic will continue to flourish on its own.

Rules restrict political activity by DoD personnel - continued from page one out the obligations of citizenship, officials said. DOD encourages its military and civilian members to register to vote and vote as they choose, they said. Both groups can sign nominating petitions for candidates and express their personal opinions about candidates and issues.

However, officials emphasized, they can do so only if they don't act as – or aren't perceived as – representatives of the armed forces in carrying out these activities.

Beyond that, the list of dos and don'ts differs depending on whether the employee is a member of the armed forces, a career civil service employee, a political appointee or a member of the career Senior Executive Service, officials said.

Military members, for example, may attend political meetings or rallies only as spectators and not in uniform. They're not permitted to make public political speeches, serve in any official capacity in partisan groups or participate in partisan political campaigns or conventions.

They also are barred from engaging in any political activities while in uniform.

A combat engineer assigned to the 416th Theater Engineer Company potentially violated these rules Jan. 3 when he stepped onto a stage at Ron Paul's headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, during the Iowa Caucus to offer a personal endorsement. Although he was wearing his uniform, the soldier was not in an active status at the time, Army Maj. Angela Wallace, an Army Reserve spokeswoman, confirmed.

Wallace emphasized that the soldier "stands alone in his opinions regarding his political

affiliation and beliefs, and his statements and beliefs in no way reflect that of the Army Reserve."

His chain of command is aware of the issue and is considering appropriate disciplinary action to take, she said.

Most civilian DOD employees, whose political activities are governed by the Hatch Act, are permitted to be active in and speak before political gatherings and serve as officers of political parties or partisan groups, officials said. These activities, however, cannot involve fundraising.

Civilian employees also are permitted to manage campaigns, distribute literature, write political articles or serve as a spokesperson for a party or candidate.

There are, however, exceptions to this, including but not limited to Senior Executive Service.

While the dos and don'ts concerning political activity may vary, the basic tenets hold true for all DOD employees.

The bottom line, officials said, is that they should steer clear of any activity that may be reasonably viewed as directly or indirectly associating DOD or the military with a partisan political activity, or that "is otherwise contrary to the spirit or intent" of the rules described.

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The prints tell the story

Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Martin rolls Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Davis’ thumb on an inkless pad system before placing the print on the fingerprinting card at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Instead of using traditional black ink, the new system allows members to wipe away the red smear with little problem.

Fingerprinting services are available to all JB Charleston personnel.

Petty Officer Third Class Ryan Davis fills out a Standard Form 87 fingerprint card with pertinent information prior to getting his fingerprints taken for a security clearance. Ship’s Serviceman Davis reported to Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Dec. 12, 2011 and is working at Unaccompanied Personnel Housing.

Petty Officer Martin rolls Petty Officer Davis’ finger onto the fingerprint card at Naval Support Activity, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. NSA began using the new inkless fingerprinting system in 2011. The inkless system provides a more detailed fingerprint and costs significantly less than the traditional black ink method which often failed as fingerprints sometimes smeared and became unusable.

Petty Officer Davis (left) and Petty Officer Martin review the Standard Form 87 fingerprint card and other important paperwork to ensure their accuracy prior to the forms being mailed to the Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing department at the Office of Personnel Management in Boyers, Pa. Martin is a Machinist’s Mate assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron Information Protection office at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station and Davis is a Ship’s Serviceman assigned to Naval Support Activity’s Unaccompanied Personnel Housing office at JB Charleston-Weapons Station.

Petty Officer Davis watches as Petty Officer Martin places the Standard Form 87 fingerprint card into an Identaprint machine which heats the paper and red ink, allowing the finished result to appear black in color.

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Deserving young patriots can win $5,000

By Aaron Taylor Operation Homefront Public Relations manager San Antonio – Operation Homefront is announcing the last call for 2012 Military Child of the Year Award nominations. The award will be given to an outstanding military child from each Service - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The winners, who each will receive $5,000, will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for special recognition ceremony on April 5. Nominations are being accepted online until Jan. 15 at www.OperationHomefront.net/MCOY. Ideal candidates for the Military Child of the Year Award demonstrate resilience and strength of character and thrive in the face of the challenges of military life. They demonstrate leadership within their families and within their communities.

"The sons and daughters of America's service members learn what patriotism is at a very young age," said Jim Knotts, Operation Homefront chief executive officer. "Children in military families understand sacrifice and live with the concept of service. This is what the Military Child of the Year Award honors."

Nominees must have a valid military ID or currently be enrolled in DEERS, be between the ages of eight and 18 and must be able to travel to Washington, D.C., for the ceremony on April 5.

Finalists must also have a background check to confirm the information provided in the nomination and must provide references.

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Charleston Airman brings Latin culture to base in the form of dance

Students follow Salsa instructor, Senior Airman Luiz Dos Reis, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, as he teaches them a "shine" move during a Salsa class at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 9.

Shines are mainly performed while dancing solo, allowing the dancer to showcase their ability. Dos Reis is deployed from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.

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Senior Airman Luiz Dos Reis, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, spins Senior Airman Giselle Stone, 332nd Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, during a Salsa dance class at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 9.

The bi-weekly class covers the three main Latin styles of dance: Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. Stone is deployed from Langley Air Force Base, Va.

Maj. Shenendoah Hoefferle, 332nd Expeditionary Comptroller Squadron, practices basic dance steps with Capt. Vanessa Jessie, 332nd Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, during a Salsa class at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 9. Salsa is one of the three main Latin dances and originated in Cuba. Base personnel are able to attend the class on a bi-weekly basis to improve on their dance skills.

Senior Airman Luiz Dos Reis, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, teaches base personnel basic Salsa steps at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 9.

Dos Reis, who volunteers to teach the class bi-weekly, takes the moves from previous classes and uses them as the foundation of more complicated moves.

Senior Master Sgt. Felicia Simon, 332nd Force Support Squadron, dances with Senior Airman Luiz Dos Reiz, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, during a Salsa class at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 9. Dos Reiz, the class instructor, teaches the bi-weekly class which is available to all base personnel. Simon is deployed from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hi.

Members of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, practice basic dance steps during a Salsa dance class at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 9. The class is set-up in a progressive learning form, where each class acts as a continual building block from the moves learned in previous classes.

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Afghanistan airdrops surpass record levels in 2011

By Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – In 2011, mobility Airmen delivering airdrops reached a new annual record with 75,956,235 pounds of cargo delivered. That's nearly 16 million more pounds delivered than the previous record set in 2010 of 60,400,000.

At more than 75.9 million pounds - that's the equivalent of standing on a mountain top and watching 553 Army M1 Abrams tanks – or even 11,868 Chevrolet Silverado trucks – floating down from the sky with parachutes to a landing zone.

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The record number, as recorded by Air Forces Central's Combined Air Operations Center at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia, is also larger than the total number of pounds delivered in Afghanistan by airdrop from 2006 to 2009 which combined is 60,525,969 pounds.

On average mobility Airmen airdropped 6,329,686 pounds of cargo each month in 2011. Mobility Airmen completing the airdrops flew C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from various deployed bases. They also completed the airdrops in various forms - from the the use of the traditional Container Delivery System, or CDS, bundles to the Joint Precision Airdrop System, or JPADS. In November 2011, one U.S. Army soldier discussed the importance of airdrops and how good they are getting after receiving a JPADS airdrop at Combat Outpost Herrera.

"I was real skeptical (of JPADS) at first," said Army Capt. Brandon Kimbrel, COP Herrera commander, in a Nov. 27 report by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri and Senior Airman Patrick McKenna of U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs in Southwest Asia. "After the drop, I was real impressed. We didn't see or hear the 'bird' at all. All of a sudden, we looked up and saw parachutes above us."

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"Utilizing airdrops with the GPS-guided parachutes allows us that avenue to use in case we can't get resupplied by helicopters or vehicles by the road, which is a typical case come winter here."

Perfecting the use of airdrops for combat resupply as well as for humanitarian purposes continues to grow in the Air Force. In July 2011, Air Mobility Command led an international communication effort by holding the first International Airdrop Symposium at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

According to Maj. Patrick Linson, symposium chairperson from St. Joseph, Mo., where he serves as a combat tactics instructor in the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, or AATTC, the symposium was important "to build international partnerships in the airdrop and airlift communities."

The goal of the organizers, Linson said, was to have participating international partners share their ideas and techniques.

For the Air Force, the lessons learned from Afghanistan airdrops were particularly important.

"Sharing these techniques was naturally beneficial to all involved," Linson added.

Numbers aside, the most important factor behind the high number of airdrops may be the possible lives saved by keeping convoys off the road in the remote, land-locked areas of Afghanistan and the future potential for Air Force airdrop operations.

(Air Forces Central Public Affairs contributed to this report.)

Navy adjusts SRB plan to retain critical skilled Sailors Courtesy of Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON – The Navy released an updated Selective Reenlistment Bonus award plan Jan. 6 in NAVADMIN 013/12.

SRB is a special incentive pay to help meet critical skill reenlistment benchmarks. The intent of the SRB is to reward those who attain special training in skills most critical to current needs and mission requirements. While the Navy has 31 overmanned ratings there are 91 specific critical skills that use SRB to help meet critical skill needs.

"The SRB program provides a needed incentive to our top performing Sailors with critical skills," said Rear Adm. Tony Kurta, director, military personnel plans and policy. "We will continue to monitor our bonus programs to maximize retention behavior in our most critical skills within the constraints of our budget."

Enlisted Community Managers continuously monitor the health of their community and make recommendations to leadership, as required, to maintain acceptable manning levels.

From the 91 skill/zone combinations detailed in NAVADMIN 253/11, this update includes

reductions for eight skills, four skills elimination, 31 skills award levels increase and 11 skills added to the list.

The plan also continues the quota management policy established in NAVADMIN 166/11, whereby reenlistment requests for SRB will be approved based on quota availability.

For updates to SRB eligible ratings/skills, visit http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/ career/enlistedcareeradmin/pages/srb.aspx.

As with Perform to Serve, eligible Sailors desiring SRB reenlistment are encouraged to work with their command career counselors, command master chiefs, and chain of command to discuss timing of reenlistment and procedures well before their end of active obligated service.

Command career counselors can use the Force Management System or the Officer Personnel Information System (OPINS) to submit an SRB request. For commands with limited internet access, career counselors should contact PERS-811 directly at (901) 874-2526/DSN 882, FAX (901) 874-2623/DSN 882.

For the complete list of SRB award levels and policy in NAVADMIN 013/12, visit www.npc.navy.mil.

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Deployed CE Airmen create innovative method to speed de-icing process

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By Tech. Sgt. Vernon Cunningham 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs Deployed from Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Through a collaborative effort, the men and women of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron improved aircraft safety by building a de-icing station from spare materials, drastically increasing the speed and reliability of refilling the de-icer trucks at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

A de-icer truck uses a half-and-half mixture of a red fluid and water, sprayed at high pressure, to remove ice from the surface of aircraft during the winter seasons. The removal of ice from the aircraft is instrumental in maintaining flight safety standards and ensuring the aircraft is ready to fly when needed for duty.

During times when aircraft are covered in ice and snow, the de-icer trucks are in continual use. However, to refill the 2,450-gallon trucks, the crew had to manually drain multiple 55-gallon barrels of pure de-icer fluid. For each barrel, they needed to re-prime the hose for suction. Once the truck was half filled, they would have to wait while they coordinated with another agency on base to fill the other half of the truck with water. Finally, to mix the solution, the driver would proceed back to the aircraft while occasionally pumping the brakes.

The process was slow and labor intensive.

The de-icer truck operators voiced their concerns and Capt.

Corey Thobe, 455th ECES project engineer, decided to support a change.

Thobe took input from the de-icer truck operators and other ECES personnel and created a baseline schematic of a conU.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom struct that would serve as a de-icing station until a permanent Staff Sgt. Chase Dowd and Staff Sgt. Mike Dereu refill their one could be built on the site. de-icing truck at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012.

He then forwarded it to Master Sgt. John Motley, 455th Dowd and Dereu are in the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft ECES water and fuels supervisor. Motley worked with his Maintenance Squadron. The truck was filled at a de-icing statechnicians to find out what spare materials they had on hand tion constructed by the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron. to construct the final product.

The temporary de-icing station featured three 3,850-gallon tanks of pre-mixed de-icer fluid, an extended-length PVC- no longer necessary due to a pump that cycled, and therefore pipe "hose" for filling the trucks, and transparent hoses mixed, the tank's contents. This removed the extra wear and marked to indicate how much fluid is left in each 10-foot tank. tear on the truck's brakes and frame which was needed during The station can be refilled while it is still in use. the old mixing process.

Todd Mighell, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Group Mighell added that the transparent hoses also allowed them transient alert site lead, said the to guarantee their service temporary station greatly was giving pilots a thorimproved the speed of a de-icer oughly mixed product for refill. de-icing.

"It could take up to three "The de-icer fluid is red," hours to fill a truck," he said. he said. "Water is white. If "Now, a 2,450 gallon truck can the mix is pink, then we get filled in about 20 minutes. have a good 50/50 mix. We "Last year, there were miscan see if the mix is too red sions that had to be scrubbed or if it starts going clear. because the de-icer trucks were Then we can adjust the solunot able to keep up with the tion." demand. The trucks kept running Tech. Sgt. Robert Varney, out of de-icer fluid and it took 455th Expeditionary Aircraft too long to refill. We are able to Maintenance Squadron crew keep up now." chief, said the temporary Sgt. Dowd reattaches a makeshift hose to a temporary deThobe said in addition to icing station constructed at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, station worked great. He speed, the station is designed to Jan. 5, 2012. He used the station to refill his 2,450 gallon truck appreciated the innovation improve the mission's overall with pre-mixed solution within 20 minutes, as opposed to the of the 455th ECES to consafety. struct the station to average three hours it would take without a station.

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God & War: Chaplain offers guidance in Iraq, VA hospital

By Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs From Department of Veteran Affairs hospital rooms to wartorn battlefields, Lt. Col. John Painter, 315th Airlift Wing chaplain, helps today's warriors at Joint Base Charleston and veterans at the VA medical center find peace in the disarray of combat and scars of war.

Often times, military families also need his help.

Five years ago, Painter, dressed in full service blues, steps out of a government vehicle in front of a small suburban home. He is accompanied by a medic and squadron commander. As the men approach the house, they notice an older gentleman outside laughing with his family and cooking burgers on the grill. The man's smile fades as he notices the men approaching him from the vehicle. The old man's hands begin visibly shaking and his eyes rim with tears.

The old man is a local father of a service member killed in a non-combative accident. He hasn't been told of his son's death. However, the tears in his eyes and look on his face speak volumes.

"Before anyone said a word, they already knew," said Painter. "We interrupted their family dinner to tell them their loved one had passed away."

To Painter, it is the hardest part of his job as a military chaplain.

However, Painter does multiple tasks in his role as a chaplain. Regardless of the religious denomination, Painter serves as an everyday spiritual needs adviser, providing religious consulting and assisting in guiding service members and their families throughout life's trials and tribulations.

Along with his duties as Wing Chaplain, Painter also works full-time as a Staff Chaplain at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, S.C. The medical center - named after Marine Pfc. Ralph H. Johnson, a Charleston native who posthumously received the Medal of Honor in March 1968 during the Vietnam War - is where Painter ministers services to many generations of service members.

Painter doesn't just offer guidance to past and present service members stateside, he has also deployed with them.

In September 2009, Painter volunteered for a five-month deployment to Ali Air Base, Iraq with the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. In doing so, he knew he wouldn't be able see his family during that holiday season or all of their birthdays. However, they supported his decision to go.

Painter's wife Stacey and he prayed about the decision, and she said, "We will miss you very much, but you need to be with the troops. They have committed to serve far away during the holidays, and we have to do our part."

According to Painter, a combat-zone is one of the most important places a chaplain's work is needed.

"I discussed ageless military deployment anxieties with service members while on assignment in Iraq; such as being away from home or the fear of dying," said Painter.

While deployed, Painter routinely led groups of Airmen, Sailors, and Soldiers outside the base's protective wire to the historical ziggurat of Ur, a 3,000 year old Sumerian structure in what was the city of Ur near Nasiriyah, in present-day Dhi Qar Province, Iraq.

The ziggurat, or temple, is the best preserved and most vis-

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Lt. Col. John Painter speaks with Max Hearn at the Ralph H. Johnson Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Charleston, S.C., Jan. 5.

Painter, the 315th Airlift Wing chaplain has been an Air Force Reserve chaplain for 15 years and also works as a chaplain at the VA hospital. Military chaplains serve as everyday spiritual needs ministers and provide religious counseling to service members and their families. Hearn is a Vietnam veteran and volunteers at the VA Hospital.

ible landmark of the ancient city of Ur and was built during the rule of King Ur-Nammu in the 21st century B.C. Ur is also the biblical birth place of the patriarch Abraham.

Prior to his arrival, the location was off-limits had been off limits. However, because of the historical significance of the location, Painter worked tirelessly with Army Chaplains assigned to nearby Camp Adder and local Iraqi authorities, for Americans to gain permission to the site. An agreement was met, but under one condition; Painter had to personally supervise every Air Force group that toured the ziggurat.

Painter went outside the wire into the Dhi Oar Province of Iraq countless times during his deployment to ensure all the service members who wanted to see the historical religious site had the opportunity to do so.

"Going to the city of Ur was incredibly rewarding," said Painter. "But, the real reward was sharing that once in a lifetime experience with all the Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors I was with."

Prior to re-deploying, Painter was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by the Commander of the Navy detachment assigned to the base for his work in providing the service members with weekly worship services and to a lesser extent for the ziggurat visits.

After his assignment at Ali Air Base, Painter left the blazing sun of the Middle-East and returned to the lush greenery of JB Charleston - Air Base and the VA medical center.

"Being deployed cultivated my career," said Painter. "I have a deeper connection with the veterans at the medical clinic and those still in uniform."

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Painter proudly wears his Iraq service pin above his VA medical center name tag. He is also honored to sit with Navy retirees that ask how he got his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

"My military experience is a great ice breaker with VA patients," said Painter. "It's an instant connection."

Recently, Painter spoke with a retired World War II veteran shortly before the man passed away. They shared stories like war veterans often do about being deployed. Painter noticed the Army 1st Cavalry patch displayed at the man's bedside.

Having worked with the 1st Cavalry in Iraq, Painter was able to use his experience to connect with the veteran. His deployment has given him a better understanding of the veterans he interacts with daily.

"It doesn't matter when you wore the military uniform," said Painter. "All service members share an instant connection because of their service. I witness it every day, from the veterans going to the VA medical clinic, to the young men and women at JB Charleston."

According to Painter, the legacy of the American military experience is woven into the fabric worn by the heroes he meets every day at the VA medical center. He notices that legacy has passed on and shines brightly with the young service members he meets at JB Charleston and while deployed.

"At the VA medical center, I get the privilege of helping the heroes that protected me when I was a child," said Painter.

"When I'm in uniform, I get to help the heroes that protect my children today. It's a truly blessed job."

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Airman wins big on 'The Price Is Right'

By Jennifer Green-Lanchoney 30th Space Wing Public Affairs VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – "Come on down!"

This simple request ended with a big pay-off in a showcase showdown for a Vandenberg Fire Department member and his family.

Tech. Sgt. Armando Galaviz II, the VFD North battalion chief, attended a showing of "The Price is Right" in August and won the grand prize worth more than $33,000.

The episode, which aired Jan. 2, featured rap artist Snoop Dogg and was part of a celebrity series.

Galaviz, his wife Sarah, and his parents had tickets to attend the showing together, but a time conflict left his wife at home.

"I almost didn't go because my wife could not attend," Galaviz said. "But she encouraged me to go anyway."

With his wife's blessing, he and his parents made the trip to "The Price is Right" studios.

"I had a feeling that I was going to get chosen during the auditions; everyone was commenting on my uniform," said the Southern California native. "Sure enough, we sat down, and I was the first one called."

Galaviz bid on two PlayStation Portables that included games and accessories.

"I was waiting for someone to underbid me," he said.

"Luckily, no one did, and I got on stage."

His next challenge was to play "Lucky Seven," a game in which the contestant is given seven $1 bills and asked to guess the price of an item. The contestant loses $1 for each digit of difference between his guess and the correct digit. If the contestant guesses the correct price before running out of money,

he wins the prize.

"I lost the first game, but was able to sit in the front row until I was called up to spin the wheel," Galaviz said. "I started cutting it up with the other contestants and had a really good time."

Galaviz, who has attended other shows with his family, was excited to find himself at the final stages of the game.

"I started spinning the wheel, and all I thought was to start giving shout outs to Vandenberg fire, Vandenberg Air Force Base and family," he said. "I ended up winning the spin with a 75."

A 75 was enough to get the sergeant to the showcase showdown, the final event Courtesy photo of the show.

Tech. Sgt. Armando Galaviz II, a fire battalion chief from Vandenberg Air Force Base, "I wished the other contestant best of Calif., talks to game show host Drew Carey and rapper Snoop Dogg at the “The Price luck," Galaviz said. "When it was my is Right” studio in Burbank, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011. Galaviz won the show's grand prize, turn, everyone from the crowd was yelling worth more than $33,000. and it was super distracting. If people "I thought that he would get on the show because he was could get out of their seats and get on stage, I am sure they wearing his uniform and he has a great personality," she said. would."

With all the distraction, Galaviz came up with a bid of "But I didn't think he would actually win anything."

Along with the two video game systems, the sergeant also $33,000, which was the winning amount for the grand prize of won a three-day vacation to New Orleans with backstage the show.

"At first, I was in shock, I was like 'there is no way,'" Sarah passes to hang out with Snoop Dogg at his concert and a said about finding out her husband had won. "His parents told Chrysler 300 limited-edition sedan.

"It was a definite blessing for us," Sarah said. "We are me because he had to sign a disclosure agreement; I thought going to be debt free and able to do what we want when we they were just joking with me." want.

After the shock wore off, reality set in for the Galaviz family.

Air Force chief of staff releases 2012 reading List WASHINGTON – The Air Force chief of staff announced his latest professional reading list Jan. 6.

In a letter to all Air Force personnel, Gen. Norton Schwartz said today's Airmen are among the military's best educated and most inquisitive.

"We Airmen are innovators because we embrace the word 'why' and mine it for better, smarter ways to operate," Schwartz said.

The Air Force's history is full of examples of Airmen who have embodied this attitude, facing daunting challenges with little more than their minds and fortitude, the general said.

"Their experiences are one of the cornerstones of the 2012 Reading List," Schwartz said.

This year's list contains 13 books and, for the first time, supplementary films, treatises and Internet-based resources. Schwartz will highlight these books throughout the year, and for the first quarter recommends these three: "Airpower for Strategic Effect," by Colin Gray, provides a critical, strategic history of airpower as well as a new general theory.

"Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption," by Laura Hillenbrand, is the inspiring true story of a man who lived through a series of almost too incredible catastrophes.

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The other books in this year's reading list are: "The Forever War," by Dexter Filkins "Paradise Beneath Her Feet," by Isobel Coleman "The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution," by Linda Monk "The Party: The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers," by Richard McGregor "Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure," by Tim Harford "Catch-22," by Joseph Heller "Freedom Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II," by J. Todd Moye "Physics of the Future," by Michio Kaku "A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the Conquest of the American Continent," by Robert Merry "The Hunters," by James Salter More information on the 2012 reading list can be found at http://www.af.mil/information/csafreading/index.asp

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March 9 ❏ The Air Force Aid Society College Education Grants: Last year, AFAS awarded $6 million in college education grants to Air Force dependents.

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Special Notices ❏ Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Staff Sgt. Courtney J. Rush, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. 2nd Lt. Whitney Hayes, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Sergeant Rush. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact 2nd Lt. Hayes at 843-963-3071 (Office), 843302-4725 (Gov) or 719-237-7067 or e-mail at whitney.hayes@us.af.mil.

Events Jan. 17 ❏ Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease Jan. 17 to 20. The first three days are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the fourth day is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 9634406 to sign up.

Jan. 19 ❏ Resume II Workshop: Professional feedback provided as you work on your draft resume and walk away with a completed product, Jan. 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 10:30 to noon. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register.

Jan. 24 ❏ First Time Homebuyer Workshop: Learn whether you are ready to purchase, what to look for before you purchase and whether to use a realtor to what banks look for when qualifying you for home ownership, Jan. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 for reservations. ❏ Making a Good Marriage Better: Learn how temperament impacts a healthy marriage, how to define a healthy marriage and maintain it by developing communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, Jan. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. Couples only. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register.

Jan. 25 ❏ Smooth Move Workshop: Learn how to ease thru a PCS move with the help of relocation experts from TMO, Finance and A&FRC, Jan. 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call the A&FRC at 9634406 for reservations.

Jan. 26 ❏ Exceptional Family Member Program Support Group: Civilians and military members and their dependents who are enrolled in EFMP are invited to participate in this support group to discuss concerns, share ideas and gain support, Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register or for more information.

Jan. 27 ❏ Deciphering the Career Status Bonus (CBS/Redux): Make an informed decision and learn whether or not the CSB/REDUX is the best retirement choice before you make a decision you may regret, Jan. 27 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to sign up. ❏ Initial Key Spouse Training: Indoctrination training for newly appointed key spouses will be held Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register.

Jan. 30 ❏ Making Sense of the TSP (Both Civilian & Military): This workshop, Jan. 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. provides simplified language to help even the novice investor understand the purpose of the TSP, whether the TSP is a good choice for you, strategies to use when investing in the TSP and much more. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register.

Feb. 1 Individualized Education Program Training for Parents: This training, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will cover: special education terms, the IEP process, development of the IEP, parent's rights, goal development, sample checklists, and resource information. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register.

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Special Announcements ❏ Clinic Announcement: The Health and Wellness Center has changed phone numbers. To contact the HAWC, call 843-963-4087. ❏ LEAN Awareness Class: Learn how to create a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and learn proven techniques and methods to eliminate waste in processes. The Lean Awareness Class is held every Tuesday in Bldg.

16,000, Mission Support Group Conference Room from 8 to 11 a.m. Call George McDowell at 4698378 for more information. ❏ Over Pricing (ZOP) Program: Per Air Mobility Command, everyone that orders parts through the Department of Defense stock system is requested to file a report when large discrepancies in prices exist for parts received. An example would be a $5 part that costs $500. All personnel should contact the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Customer Service office to file a complaint. For questions, concerns or further instruction on ZOP, contact Staff Sgt. Charles Brown at 963-4831. ❏ Workforce Specialist: A workforce specialist is now available by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

The specialist can help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance and provide information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, dependents, and Department of Defense civilians. Call 963-4406 to schedule an appointment. ❏ Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston: Held the first and third Wednesday of each month, this is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for all military spouses who have recently PCS'd here. Meet other newlyarrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse, learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Get the information you need to make this your family's best assignment ever. Call A&FRC at 963-4406 to register! ❏ Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408. ❏ Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out.

Workshops meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007 to sign up. ❏ Sleep habits: Learn effective sleep habits and how to get your best z's during this workshop which meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the HAWC classroom.

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Meetings and Registrations ❏ Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like, or regret how you act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. The workshop is divided into four, 90 minute sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972. ❏ Palace Chase, Palace Front briefings: The in-service recruiter, Master Sgt. Robert Denehy, conducts Palace Chase and Palace Front briefings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in Bldg. 503, Room 201. Air Force Instruction 36-3205 mandates eligible Airmen who are separating to be informed about the benefits and opportunities available to them within the Reserve, such as cross training, continued service, retirement, education, medical insurance and promotion. For more information, contact Sergeant Denehy at 963-4499.

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Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ The Help: Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Footloose: Jan. 14, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ The Help: Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Footloose: Jan. 15, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13

Movie Schedule: Air Base Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. Movies rated "G" are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. ❏ New Year's Eve: Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Arthur Christmas: Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station ❏ Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party?

Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability. ❏ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms. Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided. For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067.

Special Announcements

Events Jan. 17 ❏ Education/Scholarships: Come to an informative workshop on colleges available, scholarships and grants for military spouses, the proper way to fill out a scholarship application and completing your financial aid forms for college. The next class is Jan. 17 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 764-7480 for more information.

Jan. 18 ❏ Savings and Investing: This single session, interactive program is suitable for all audiences and is designed to develop more in depth knowledge and skills that will enable participants to save and invest wisely. The workshop is Jan. 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information call the FFSC at 764-7480.

Jan. 19 ❏ Accepting and Navigating Change with Life and Work: During these economically difficult times, come work on improving your coping skills Jan. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call the FFSC 7647480 for more information. ❏ Smooth Move: This workshop will address move-related topics such as who pays for your move, how to ship your personal property, and what the sponsorship program is. Also available at the workshop are a Fleet and Family Support Center financial counselor and representatives from Housing, Personal Property and TRICARE to answer your questions about your upcoming move.

Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information.

Jan. 24 ❏ Basic Resume Writing: Basic Resume Writing workshops are offered to assist attendees in completing a professional looking resume. The next workshop is Jan. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information call the FFSC at 764-7480. ❏ Federal Resume Writing: The Federal Resume writing workshop, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, is offered to assist attendees in fine-tuning their federal resumes, thereby providing them with the best tool possible in their federal job search.

Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information.

Jan. 25 ❏ Thrift Savings Plan Simplified: Come learn the about your TSP and what it can do for you.

Learn the different funds available, what they consist of, and how to invest in them. The next class is Jan. 25 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information or to register, call the FFSC at 764-7480. ❏ Stress Continuum: Staying in the Green: Learn techniques to slow down, take a deep breath, prioritize and relax Jan. 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn to bounce back and keep stress at a manageable level. For more information call the FFSC at 764-7480.

Feb. 8 ❏ Tax Preparation Information: This class, Feb. 8 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., will provide information about the latest tax changes and every facet of individual income tax preparation. No prior tax experience is necessary to enroll. For more information call the Fleet and Family Support Center at 7647480.

Feb. 9 ❏ Operation Clip and Save: Operation Clip and Save: Learn how to save hundreds of dollars each month on groceries by clipping coupons. The next class is Fwb. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call 764-7480.

Feb.13 ❏ Command Financial Specialist Forum: Quarterly financial training for Command Financial Specialists is Feb. 13 - 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call the FFSC at 764-7480.

Feb. 19 ❏ Military Saves Week: Protect your family and your future by increasing your financial readiness, Feb. 19 - 26. Take the Saver's pledge at www.militarysaves.org, and join a community that is working to build wealth and reduce debt. You'll get access to free services and resources, plus tips on how to make savings automatic. Military Save is Part of the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign and is supported in part by the NASD Investor Education Foundation, sponsors of SaveandInvest.org.

❏ LEAN Awareness Class: Learn how to create a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and learn proven techniques and methods to eliminate waste in processes. The Lean Awareness Class is held every Tuesday in Bldg.

16,000, Mission Support Group Conference Room from 8 to 11 a.m. Call George McDowell at 4698378 for more information. ❏ Budget for Baby: The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offers a basic budgeting class for expecting mothers. Class is held the every second Thursday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

After completing the class, each mom will receive a Layette filled with free baby items such as crib sheets, onesies and a homemade blanket. Call 7647662 or come in to sign up for the class. Our temporary office is located in Bldg. 301 (PSD), Room 212. ❏ Work & Family Life Specialists: Work & Family Life specialists are available by appointment. Get help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance, first move and information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, family members and Department of Defense civilians. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for an appointment. ❏ Personal Financial Management: Let an FFSC certified financial specialists assist you in accessing and explaining your credit report. They can provide the tools and information to improve your score and make the right decisions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. ❏ Wise Credit Choices: Did you know that your credit score is a huge deciding factor for interest rates, mortgages, insurance costs, employability, loans, deposits, etc.? Call a personal financial manager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480. ❏ Developing your spending plan: Let a financial education specialist at the FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provide you the tools and resources needed to develop a financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC 764-7480 for more information.

Updates and Notices ❏ Stepping Stones Pre-School storytime: Parents and pre-school children learn together through stories, songs, arts & crafts and play time with the Stepping Stones Pre-school Story Time program at the JB CHS - Weapons Station Branch Library. Children must be pre-school age and accompanied by a parent or guardian. This free program is Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. To register, call 764-7900. ❏ MWR's Recycling Department calling for all metal: Containers for empty aluminum cans are located throughout the Naval Support Activity.

Aluminum cans are the mainstay of the recycling program; however, all types of metal are accepted.

If you have heavy metal products that need to be picked up, call the Recycling Department at 7430510. All recycling proceeds go towards enhancing your Morale, Welfare, Recreation facilities and programs. ❏ Parents, need a night out? The Child Development Homes program has certified providers available for Friday night child care. Call the CDH office for a list of available providers at 764-7347. ❏ Resale vehicle lot: Selling a car, truck, camper, boat or motorcycle? MWR's "Hot Deals on Wheels" used vehicle lot offers the only authorized place to display vehicles for sale on Naval Support Activity. The lot is located near Red Bank Road in the New Wave Pool parking lot. The cost is $8 per week for military and immediate family and $10 per week for retirees and DoD civilians.

Reservations and payment are accepted at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Call 7642120 for more information.

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

❏ Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com for Military Families is the Defense Department's official, online, on-demand tutoring and homework help service for military members and their families. The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, proof-reading and more.

Active-duty military members and National Guard, Reserve personnel and Defense Department civilians on active duty in a deployed status and their family members are eligible to participate. Tutor.com's network includes more than 2,500 professional tutors who have delivered more than six million, one-on-one tutoring sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certified through the site, and all sessions are recorded for quality control. The program can also be accessed through a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. ❏ Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party? Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films. Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more. Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $40 to groups of less than 40 people. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey, at 764-4107 for reservation information.

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base ❏ Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information. ❏ Story Hours at the Library: The Base Library has two fun story hours every week. Mondays at 10 a.m., is the home day care story hour. Please call ahead each week to sign-up your group for this day. Tuesdays is the toddler open story and craft hour starting at 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for this session. Both sessions are free. Call 963-3320 to sign up. ❏ Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts. Children six through 17 and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

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