01-18-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) by Diggle Publishing Company

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Patriot

Vol. 4, No. 2

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

Friday, January 18, 2013

Taking it to the hoop SFS, LRS tip off 2013 Intramural Basketball season See story and more photos, Page 6 U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas

A player from the 628th Security Forces Squadron basketball team drives to the hoop during an intramural basketball game Jan. 15, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. The 2013 Intramural Season tipped off Tuesday with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron team beating the 628th SFS team 59-49.

437th Airlift Wing continues legacy of mobility airlift

INSIDE

SQUARED AWAY Local army sergeant becomes drill instructor See page 3

AWARDS LRS Airmen recognized

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TOPS IN BLUE

Airmen entertain Charleston with hot concert See page 9

Weekend Weather Update

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Since Sept. 11, 2001, the men and women of the 437th Airlift Wing have moved more than 900,000 short tons of cargo and more than 300,000 passengers through JB Charleston - Air Base. The Wing's four Airlift Squadrons play a vital part in its overall success. "Our mission is all aspects of mobility airlift," said Capt. Sven Lundberg, 16th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander. "Today, it could be flying supplies into Southeast Asia, tomorrow it could be flying relief support on a humanitarian mission and the day after that, one of our aircrews may be conducting an aeromedical evacuation of a fallen hero." The flexibility of capabilities has evolved with the times. Today, a pilot is capable of diverting an aircraft to pick supplies up at one location, to picking up a wounded warrior on the battlefield. This international communication between the airlift squadrons is continuously on the front lines of today's mission. "For me, the mission is simple," said Lundberg. "It's my job to move the supplies and people to where they need to be, and to bring the good guys back home." Another imperative mission carried out by the airlift squadrons are the dignified transfers of fallen service members. "Bringing back fallen heroes is always a solemn experience," said Lundberg. "But we always show the proper respect to honor the fallen and their sacrifice." With so many operational missions, "busy" is the best way most aircrew members describe the workload at JB Charleston. According to Lundberg, the aspect of not

Capt. James Hesson, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, and 1st Lt. Joshua Bohun, 16th AS C-17 pilot, are planning upcoming mission schedules Jan. 16, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

knowing what the next day will bring is the reason his job is so satisfying. And, although it leaves him fulfilled, it can also be mentally and physically depleting. "Most flights take off in the evening," said Lundberg. "Having a day to change your body's sleep schedule doesn't always work. We can easily become exhausted. Flying a C-17 isn't the only thing we do. Before taking off we're checking weather conditions over the ocean and on land, attending multiple briefings and filling an entire gauntlet of preparatory work before we even warm up the engines." Even though the daily operations can be

straining, Lundberg is continuously inspired by the aircrew members that serve with him. "Recently, I flew with a loadmaster that was constantly chipper," said Lundberg. "What I found out later was he had only been home four days in the last four weeks. The significance of the 437th Airlift Wing's impact to mobility airlift is unparalleled. However, the ones that are truly amazing are the Airmen, like that loadmaster, that make the mission happen every day. Not only do they stay positive, but they also sincerely love their job. Without them, none of this would be possible."

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AMC announces 2012 AF Medical Service Award winners Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Air Force officials recently released the winners of the 2012 Air Mobility Command Medical Service Awards and the 628th Medical Group walked away with two individual awards. Major Daniel Michel, 628th Medical Operations Squadron, was named the Biomedical Clinician Category I Officer of the Year, FieldGrade Officer category; and Lt. Col. Monica Lovasz, 628th MDOS, won the Clinical Excellence Award, Field-Grade Officer category. "I could not agree with Gen. Selva [Air Mobility commander] more, that these Mental Health professionals are definitely the 'best of the best'," said Col. Judith Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander. "Lt.

Col. Lovasz and Maj. Michel have done an amazing job leading our mental health team in all their efforts to support and engage our base community as well as excelling in challenging deployments during the last year. I am very proud of these dedicated clinicians and extremely glad they are part of our outstanding Medical Group team!" AMC winners will go on to compete at Air Force-Level.

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The Rivers gate on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base is scheduled to be closed for equipment repair and recertification Jan. 26, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All vehicles, including commercial vehicles requiring a vehicle search must use the Dorchester Gate during this timeframe. The gate is scheduled to return to normal operations after these hours.

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COMMENTARY

'Lean forward' to make a difference

Commentary by Col. Miguel Colón 821st Air Base Group commander

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – How many times have you heard a soccer, baseball or football coach tell his players to lean forward? In my experience, a good coach will always provide this advice. You may wonder, what makes this advice so important in sports? Leaning forward enables the player to be in a position that allows him or her to anticipate an action and quickly react to a play. Coaches, regardless of sport, are communicating how important it is to maintain control of the play and ultimately control of the game. Control enables the team to synchronize its plan in tempo and timing to be in a position to win. It starts with leaning forward and it takes preparation. Before a player can effectively lean forward, he or she must know the rules of the game and must have the skill to create an opportunity to score or stop the opponent. Similarly, in the military you also need to: know the rules and know your job, while working to do both well. Leaning forward begins with understanding the rules or procedures captured in Air Force instructions, technical orders or opera-

tions manuals. Along with your training, these documents define the boundaries and best practices you can employ to accomplish a specific task. They are not all inclusive. The better you know your job, the greater the number of options you have available to solve a given problem. Your success, therefore, and that of your team is predicted on how hard you work at knowing your job. Thomas Edison once said, "There is no substitute for hard work. I never did anything worth doing by accident, nor did any of my inventions come by accident; they came by work." In order to lean forward against today's challenges, it is extremely important to become a skilled technician or subject matter expert in your functional area. There are several benefits to knowing your job well. The whole team benefits when everyone possesses the tools necessary to solve any problem quickly and decisively, and even more importantly, when you know your job inside and out. This shared knowledge also allows the team to communicate with one another and focus on the core issue of the problem. It helps the team understand the complexity of the problem and to identi-

fy resources required to accomplish the task at hand. It increases the team's ability to lean forward and control the situation. Once the situation is under control, the team becomes efficient as it is able to effectively prioritize tasks and minimize wasted time. Our operational environment is becoming more complicated and complex. When you become a subject matter expert, you will notice an increase in your confidence as you lead and motivate your team. It is that confidence that drives mission accomplishment and your team's ability to adapt to any situation. Whether faced with numerous challenges or complexity driven by technology, it is important now more than ever to lean forward. Only then can you quickly adapt to the situation and succeed in our process driven world. In the same fashion a coach tells his players to lean forward, the Air Force also needs you to lean forward. As leaders, it is your responsibility to maintain your technical expertise and create the environment for the team to succeed. Know the rules, know your job and work hard at being good at both. Lean forward and take control of the situation and lead the team to success. Remember, you are ready and you can make the difference.

Influenza Season - take precautions

Commentary by 1st Lt. James Betz 628th Medical Group Public Health Operations chief

On Jan. 2, many of us reinvigorated the physical pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness. So, you shook off the post-holiday blues and resolved to stick to your resolutions past the second week of January. You started working out regularly, hitting physical training sessions with renewed spirit and even managed to skip the Buffalo Chicken dip at the NFL playoff parties. You are now in the zone and your initial goals are in sight as you prepare to push through that final plateau. You've seen the reports of this year's bad flu season, and you keep reminding yourself to get vaccinated. You make a mental "note to self" to get the vaccine ... only it gets real busy at work and you forget. A few days later, you wake up feeling tired and achy with a slight cough. For the first time in a few weeks you skip your workout because you feel so bad. You head home that night, take some meds and hope for the best. Next thing you know you are burning up with a fever, have chills and end up on quarters with the seasonal flu feeling worse than you ever have in your life, and you realize all the work you did getting into shape is getting reset. That is the seasonal flu, and it can derail you if you do not take the proper precautions. Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that generally hit the United States around November and runs through

April and May, with a peak seen in or around February. The flu can cause mild to severe illness and in some severe cases ... death. Flu viruses are in constant change and vary from year to year. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the flu vaccine because it helps your body to develop antibodies to protect you from the various types of viruses that may circulate in the population throughout the season. The Center for Disease Control recommends everyone ages six months and older get a flu vaccine yearly. Influenza spreads mainly by droplets sprayed when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or possibly their nose. Most healthy adults can infect others one day before symptoms develop and five to seven days after symptoms appear. Some people, especially young children and people with weakened immune systems, might be contagious for a longer period. Some flu-like symptoms to look for include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and vomiting. In addition to getting the vaccine, there are a few additional actions you and your family can take daily to prevent infection: • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or sneeze into your elbow • Wash your hands often with soap and water • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

• Avoid close contact with sick people If you think you have been infected with the flu virus, stay home and do not attempt to go to work, avoid close contact with people, and stay away from the hospital. Contact your provider for instructions on care in case you have other health complications. After three to five days, the flu should resolve itself; however additional complications may develop such as sinus infections, bacterial pneumonia, dehydration or exacerbation of previous health conditions. These all require additional consult from your provider. Antiviral drugs such as TAMIFLU have been shown to help, but only during the early onset of symptoms, and often, once an individual feels sick, it is too late to take the drug. Additionally, antibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections which are different from the flu virus. If you still need to receive the flu vaccine, the 628th Medical Group offers the shot on a walk-in basis. For more information, call 963-6714. At the Naval Health Clinic Charleston at the Weapons Station, there is a special vaccine clinic in the atrium from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. daily. Beneficiaries can be seen on a walk-in basis during those times or they can call the Immunization clinic at 794-6850 to schedule an appointment.

For more information see http://www.cdc. gov/flu/, contact your provider about the influenza vaccine or additional information about the flu.

A call to action – Three ways to combat sexual assault Commentary by Airman 1st Class Krystal Tomlin Air Force Public Affairs Agency

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - LACKLAND, Texas – While moderating the U.S. Air Force Facebook page recently, I came across a question I found personally difficult to answer. The question was asked by a concerned parent preparing to send a daughter to basic training in light of a widespread sexual assault investigation. She asked, "Will my daughter be safe?" It's difficult to reassure parents about their child's safety knowing the threat of sexual assault exists even beyond basic training. I've heard too many stories of service members who have experienced sexual trauma. There were 3,192 reports of sexual assault in the military during fiscal 2011, according to an annual report by the Department of Defense. An estimated 86 percent of sexual assaults go unreported, bringing the total to approximately 19,000 sexual assaults per year. Do the math ... that's two assaults every hour in a population comparable to a single major U.S. city. Of those reporting, approximately 397 were men. "Sexual assault has no place in this department. It is an affront to the basic American values we defend, and to the good honor of our service members and their families," said Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to the House and Senate Armed Service Committee April 13. Top civilian and military leaders are working to define root causes for such widespread atrocity and to provide solutions to correct the problem. Nonprofit organizations, news media and bloggers are holding them accountable. New training was implemented and changes were made in reporting and investigation processes, but there's still work to be done. Changing policies and processes is an invaluable component to ensuring the safety of our troops. However, I propose every service member, regardless of rank or position in the chain of command, is duty-bound to perpetuate change toward a military culture free from sexual assault. The nation is calling on us to end military sexual assault and violence. Are you ready to answer the call? Our weapons will be intellect, self-awareness and social activism. Here are three ways we can all join in the fight:

1. Educate ourselves about elements in society that promote the false notion of feminine being inferior to masculine. Let's put our search engines to work and learn about things like gender stereotypes, consent, victim-blaming, sexual objectification, rape culture and the impact they have on society. We can use what we learn to raise self-awareness, challenge the effect media has on our perception of gender dichotomy and help others see common, harmful messages in pop culture and how certain comments or jokes contribute to the damages. 2. Volunteer at the base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. There's always a need for advocates, especially in deployed locations, to provide immediate support to men and women who have been assaulted or raped. This type of work isn't for everybody, so if you feel you aren't a good fit, you can find other ways to help like organizing an awareness event. 3. Speak up when we hear jokes or comments that are sexist, hateful or demeaning toward people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or gender nonconforming. Tolerating these comments may unintentionally normalize a frame of mind that is consistent with rape and sexual assault. Most people aren't rapists, but we can't assume everybody within earshot understands we don't really mean what we say. These jokes can also give somebody experiencing harassment or assault the impression their unit will be unsupportive. Believing the unit will be apologetic to the perpetrator, question a survivor's masculinity or use sexuality as "proof" that it must have been consensual may prevent somebody from seeking necessary help. We have to make it clear from the beginning that we'll be supportive. I'm honored to work with men and women who uphold the ethical code citizens expect from our military. It's unfortunate a few bad seeds have infiltrated the military, but we don't have to give them room to grow. It's in our hands. This is not a mission for the faint of heart, but we are the U.S. military. Am I right? Information from an American Forces Press Service news release was used in this commentary.

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Squared away: Brig corrections officer to become Army drill sergeant

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Within the U.S. Army, a drill sergeant is the symbol of perfection and military professionalism. They are responsible for coaching, counseling and preparing thousands of civilians and turning them into combat-ready Soldiers. Becoming a U.S. Army drill sergeant is one of the highest honors for a noncommissioned officer and is a position reserved for the most squared-away Soldiers; the best of the best. Sergeant Eugennie Bednarz, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston corrections officer at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, was selected as one of the best. But, to understand her journey to becoming a drill sergeant, you have to go back to where it all started; Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. It was in the early morning hours of the fall and cold weather was blowing through the mid-west. Bednarz was a recruit at BCT and was about to repel 40 feet from the top of a wooden tower to the ground below. It's an obstacle known as "Warrior Wall" and for U.S. Army recruits, it's more than a wall, it's a rite of passage. Inches from the 40-foot edge of the Warrior Wall and moments before it was her turn to repel, Bednarz swallowed a deep breath of frigid air and let it rest heavily in her lungs. She tried blocking out her drill sergeant's growling presence momentarily by closing her tired eyes and remembering why she enlisted into the U.S. Army. At 29, Bednarz was not only older than the majority of her peers in her platoon, she also had years of experience within the military community as a manager with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. While working at AAFES, she became friends with service members. They knew her by name and their friendships meant the world to her. It wasn't until a tragedy close to home changed everything. "I was part of a memorial service at Fort Riley," said Bednarz. "A young Soldier was killed in combat. I was standing road-side for part of his memorial during the funeral precession." According to Bednarz, the expressions on the family's faces as they rode past, especially the children's lost stares ignited a fire within her. "Something about seeing that fallen Soldier's family and funeral precession made me reevaluate what I needed to do with my life. I enlisted to honor him and the thousands before him, as well as defend my country," said Bednarz. Months later, she remembered those feelings and knew it

Sergeant Eugennie Bednarz, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston corrections officer at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, has spent her military career as a corrections officer. The next chapter of her life will be transforming civilians into combat-ready Soldiers as a U.S. Army drill sergeant. For Soldiers, becoming a drill sergeant is one of the highest honors for a noncommissioned officer.

was that very reason why she was standing on the Warrior Wall ... to honor the fallen, defend her country and better herself. She opened her eyes and exhaled, and as her breath faded into the air, she descended down the wall. In the years following basic training, Bednarz's career took her to Iraq for a year-long deployment and selection for a special duty position as a corrections officer at the NCBC. "Being a part of team at the Brig has been incredible," said Bednarz. "Working with every branch of service in a joint environment has bettered me as a Soldier. I've learned a lot from everyone I worked with and the lessons they've taught me, such as work ethic and military professionalism, I'll carry those lessons with me throughout my career." Bednarz will now pass on her experiences and knowledge to the next generation of Soldiers as a drill sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood.

"I loved basic training and wanted to go back," said Bednarz. "Luckily, I'll get that chance and I'll be able to indoctrinate young men and women into the military, which is the most rewarding aspect. I especially can't wait to return to the Warrior Wall. As a drill sergeant, I will be able to develop, train and teach Soldiers to be ready for every challenge they'll face in the military ." According to Bednarz, training civilians and transforming them into combat-ready Soldiers is an honor. But, making sure they're equipped and prepared for deployment is what motivates her as she begins Drill Sergeant school in February at Fort Jackson, S.C. "I'll always remember the fallen heroes that paid the ultimate price in the name of freedom," said Bednarz. "I'll honor their memory by keeping the military spirit alive in tomorrow's Soldiers."

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Back care: you can make a difference

Courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office

"OUCH! Why did I try to lift that much weight on my own?" Did you ever ponder those words after you hoisted something heavy or lifted from an awkward position? These incidents are well known causes of back strain but you might not have considered other underlying factors that lead to back injury. Several conditions can influence your back health. The cause of most back problems is poor posture, loss of flexibility, stressful living or working habits and above all, a general decline in physical fitness. Fixed positions - not moving enough - can also cause back problems. Staying in a fixed position for too long can lead to muscle spasms. We feel it as stiffness, but by the time discomfort from static muscle contractions is experienced, low level tissue damage has begun. Poor body mechanics and bad lifting habits usually trigger a back injury and are more likely if overall physical condition is poor. Remember these techniques to help escape injury: 1. Get as close to the load as possible. The further the load is from the center line of your body, the greater the strain imposed on your back. Squat down to lift the load and pull it between your legs. This gets it closer to the center of your body and helps prevent the need to bend at the waist. However, since your leg muscles are the largest muscles in your body, they are the biggest energy consumers. For repeated lifting, other strategies must be used. 2. Avoid picking up heavy objects placed below your knees. Try to see that heavy objects are placed and stored above knee level and below shoulder level. If you suspect the load is too heavy to be lifted comfortably, do not chance it. Use a mechanical aid, break the load down into its component parts or get help. The most common cause of back injury is overloading. 3. Keep your back straight. This means don't bend at the waist when reaching to lift an object. Keep the natural arch in your lower back which distributes the load evenly over the surface of spinal disks and is less stressful than if the disk is pinched between vertebras. Bend from the hips rather than from the waist. 4. Glue your hand to your thigh. If you carry a load in one hand, such as when carrying a tool box, place your free hand on the outside of your thigh and mentally "glue" it into position. This will help you maintain correct back alignment rather than lifting and tilting to one side. When carrying a heavy load, side bending can be just as stressful to the spine as bending forward. 5. Tighten your stomach muscles. This technique helps prevent your spine from twisting. If you lift a load and need to place it off to one side, turn by moving your feet. 6. Stay in good physical condition. A protruding stomach is an extra load carried away from the center line of the body and prevents you from keeping a lifted object close. When you bend at the waist to lift, due to the leverage principal, the load is up to 10-times heavier than its actu-

al weight. A "pot belly" puts extra, stressful weight on the spine. 7. Stretch and loosen up before work. Research has shown that trunk flexibility and mobility is significantly lower in the morning than later in the day, increasing the number and severity of back strains at this time. A few minutes of stretching can warm up cold stiff muscles and tendons and help you avoid an injury. Tasks that require you to reach or stretch away from your body while handling materials can also put excessive strain on the vertebral discs and soft tissues in the back. An awkward position is a work posture that distorts the spine from its natural curves puts unbalanced pressure on the discs and can strain arm, leg or back tissues if held for any length of time. Some work situations that may put you in awkward positions include: 1. Jobs that require you to bend and reach into bins or containers to retrieve or place material. 2. Overhead work, installing or servicing equipment, pulling wire, cleaning ceilings, etc. 3. Floor or ground level jobs such as installing or servicing equipment, cleaning, etc. 4. Work tasks in confined or small spaces where there is limited range of motion such as boilers, hatches, pipes, tanks, vaults or crawl spaces. 5. Jobs on ladders, work platforms or scaffolding where you may over-reach to adjust, clean, install or service. 6. Pulling loads instead of pushing them when removing equipment or other materials. 7. Repetitive tasks that require twisting of the back such as loading or handling material 90 to180 degrees from the starting point. How can you avoid injury when working in awkward positions? â&#x20AC;˘ Raise bins and containers off the floor or tilt them to reduce bending and over-reaching. â&#x20AC;˘ When working overhead, stand on a steady and adjustable platform. Keep your back posture in its natural curve to avoid uneven spinal loading. â&#x20AC;˘ If working on the floor, avoid bending over to work. Squat down using your leg muscles and wear cushioned knee pads if you have to kneel at work. â&#x20AC;˘ In confined spaces, plan your work and reduce clutter in the area which confines you further and increases the need to twist or overreach. Also arrange for adequate illumination. â&#x20AC;˘ Don't hold an awkward position for too long. Pause often to stretch and straighten out. â&#x20AC;˘ When leaning forward to work, support the weight of your upper body on your free hand and arm whenever possible. This greatly relieves pressure on your lower back. â&#x20AC;˘ Position yourself as close as possible to the job, avoid overreaching or use tools with longer handles when working on ladders or scaffolding. â&#x20AC;˘ Never lift heavy loads that are far from your body's center of gravity. Get help in such cases. â&#x20AC;˘ Position your work below the shoulder and above the knees to minimize over-reaching. â&#x20AC;˘ Push, rather than pull loads to help maintain the spine's natural curve.

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AMC announces 2012 Logistics Readiness Individual and Unit Award winners

By Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Air Force officials recently released the winners of the 2012 Mobility Command Air Logistics Readiness Individual and Unit Awards. Joint Base Charleston was recognized with one individual award and two unit awards. Senior Airman Chet Prailey, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, received the Logistics Readiness Airman of the Year award while the 628th LRS has been nominated for the Daedalian Logistics Effectiveness Award. The 437th Aerial Port Squadron received the Defense Packaging Policy Group Award. "Senior Airman Prailey faced fierce competition and was recognized at AMC as the Logistics Readiness Airman of the Year award because he epitomizes the Air Force core value of 'Excellence in all we do'," said Lt. Col. Craig Punches, 628th LRS commander. "Not only did Prailey pump 875,000 gallons of fuel servicing 103 aircraft, he also ensured 1,000 gallons of fuel were delivered for rail and crane operations enabling 400 submarine lifts and 3 million pounds of ammunition delivered to the Area of Responsibility." The 628th LRS was also nominated for the Daedalian Award, an award selected by the Air Force Chief of Staff and presented to the unit at the base level that has achieved the best supply effectiveness record in the Air Force in support of mission aircraft and/or weapons. The award also encompasses all logistics support to include logistics plans, fuels, transportation, and supply. The award is presented annually, among others, in the Order of Daedalians Awards program. "For the 628th LRS at Joint Base Charleston, receiving the Daedalian Award nomination for AMC has been an auspicious occasion," said Punches. "It's much more to us than something to put up on a mantle as a show piece. It is a confirmation of all of the extremely hard work our Airmen do on a day-to-day basis." The other unit award earned by Joint Base Charleston is the Defense Packaging Policy Group Award. The award recognizes the most outstanding individuals or organizations in the DOD packaging community who have made substantial contributions to the DOD packaging effort. The award increases the interest in packaging development, productivity and efficiency throughout the DOD, as well as promotes its packaging functions and accomplishments. "The 437th APS is one of the proudest, most motivated units I've ever been associated with," said Maj. Shannon Caleb 437th APS operations officer. "It is an honor for these men and women to be recognized with this award." AMC winners will go on to compete for Air Force-level Logistics Readiness awards. See right for the complete list of winners:

AF Logistics Readiness Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Lance Vann, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

AF Logistics Readiness Company Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Ricardo Garza, 721st Aerial Port Squadron, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany Logistics Readiness Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Melissa De Oleo, 87th LRS, Joint Base McGuire - Dix - Lakehurst, N.J.

Logistics Readiness Noncommisioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Andrew Hackett, 92nd LRS, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa.

Logistics Readiness Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Chet Prailey, 628th LRS, JB Charleston, S.C. Logistics Readiness Senior Civilian Manager of the Year: James Ewing, 436th APS, Dover AFB, Del.

Logistics Readiness Civilian Supervisor/Leader of the Year: Gertrude Grosskopf, 721st APS, Ramstein AB, Germany

Logistics Readiness Civilian Technician of the Year: Jay Powell, 627th LRS, JB Lewis - McChord, Wa. Staff Officer of the Year: Maj. Jason Okumura, HQ AMC/A4T, Scott AFB, Ill.

Staff Enlisted of the Year: Master Sgt. Tracy Curtis, HQ AMC/A4T, Scott AFB, Ill.

Staff Civilian of the Year: Randy Finney, HQ AMC/A4T, Scott AFB, Ill. AF Large Air Terminal Unit of the Year: 436th APS, Dover AFB, Del. AF Small Air Terminal Unit of the Year: 729th AMS, Lajes Field, Azores

Defense Packaging Policy Group Award: 437th APS, JB Charleston, S.C.

American Petroleum Institute Trophy Award: 87th LRS Fuels Flight, JB McGuire - Dix - Lakehurst, N.J.

Daedalian Logistics Effectiveness Award: 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, JB Charleston, S.C.

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SFS, LRS tip off 2013 Intramural Basketball season

By Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The 2013 Intramural Basketball Season opener tipped off as the 628th Security Forces Squadron squared off against the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Jan. 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Air Base. LRS won the tip off and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste time getting the offense going, scoring the first points of the 2013 season. Early turnovers put the SFS in a quick 5-0 hole. After making his first free throw, LRSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s James Kirbie missed his second free throw, but LRS got an offensive rebound and kicked it out to Aaron Megger, who knocked down a 3-pointer to put LRS up 8-0. On SFSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next possession, Kyren Gantt scored their first points of the game by sinking a long 3-pointer. But, LRS drove right down the court and Megger answered with another 3-pointer to put the score at 11-3. With the help of SFSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Keith Garrett, Gantt was able to cut the score to 16-12. But LRS 3-pointers kept the game out of reach. LRSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eric Lydic started to contribute mid-way through the first half by dropping 7 points. SFS went into halftime trailing 22 to 33. The cops began the second half with the ball, but sloppy play and missed opportunities by both teams resulted in zero points during the first four minutes. SFSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s David Perez broke the stalemate with a 3-pointer at the 15:31 marker. Mid-way through the second half, LRS went on a 17-4 run, making the score 55-32. The Security Forces team was able to cut to lead to 8 late in the game with a couple of good plays by Garrett. Down by 23, Garrett scored 12 points in SFSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next five possessions; hitting three 3-pointers. But LRS half-time lead proved to be too much to overcome. LRS won by a final score of 59-49. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though we lost, I was satisfied with our effort,â&#x20AC;? said

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Keith Garrett, 628th Security Forces Squadron, drives the baseline to the basket Jan. 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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Keith Garrett, 628th Security Forces Squadron, runs the baseline as James Kirbie, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, attempts to defend him from driving to the basket Jan. 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. 628th LRS beat the 628th Security Forces Squadron 59-49 in the season opener to kick off 2013 intramural season. Referee Julius Murray hands the basketball to James Kirbie, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, before attempting an inbound pass Jan. 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

The Patriot • January 18, 2013

JB CHS NEWS

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5k Run held at JB Charleston – Air Base

Airmen participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5k Run Jan. 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman George Goslin

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Participants gather in front of the fitness center before the Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5k Run Jan. 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 5k was a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., and served as a reminder of his accomplishments and sacrifices.

Capt. Sarah Hadacek, 628th Air Base Wing Judge Advocate office chief of legal assistance, approaches the finish line during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5k Run Jan. 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Hadacek finished as the top female participant with a time of 23:24.

Capt. Austin McCann, 15th Airlift Squadron pilot, approaches the finish line during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5k Run Jan. 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. McCann finished as the top male in the race with a time of 18:37.

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Members of the Tops in Blue perform Jan. 9, 2013, at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, S.C. Tops in Blue is an expeditionary entertainment unit that provides quality entertainment for the service members and their families stationed worldwide and at remote and deployed locations, while simultaneously promoting community relations, supporting recruiting efforts and serving as ambassadors for the United States of America and the U.S. Air Force.

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Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, announces the winners of the T-shirt giveaway before the Tops in Blue show Jan. 9, 2013, at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, S.C.

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The Patriot • January 18, 2013

JB CHS NEWS 437th Airlift Wing holds Quarterly Awards ceremony

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas

Colonel Al Miller, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief (right), congratulate the 437th Airlift Wing Fourth Quarter Award Winners after a ceremony Jan. 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (Left to right) Arthur Cormier, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Senior Airman Leslie Carey, 437th Maintenance Squadron, Betty Brisbon, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Staff Sgt. James Sweet, 437th Operations Support Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Marcus Parker, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Donald Sturm, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Tech. Sgt. David Warner, 437th Maintenance Group, 2nd Lt. Daniel Musleve, 437th APS. Not pictured is Capt. Coningsby Burdon,16th Airlift Squadron. The winners were nominated for creating a process which would include better coverage of maintenance support activities, increase quality of life, even the workload for all shifts and create more reliable work schedules for maintenance workers.

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Air Force announces KC-46A candidate bases

Courtesy Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – The Air Force announced Altus Air Force Base, Okla. and McConnell AFB, Kan., as candidate bases for the KC-46A formal training unit Jan. 9, 2013. Altus AFB, Fairchild AFB, Wash., Grand Forks AFB, N.D., and McConnell AFB, are candidate bases for the first active-duty led KC-46A main operating base (MOB 1). Forbes Air Guard Station, Kan., Joint-Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Pease Air Guard Station, N.H., Pittsburgh International Airport Air Guard Station, Pa., and Rickenbacker Air Guard Station, Ohio, are candidate bases for the first Air National Guard led KC-46A main operating base (MOB 2). "The KC-46A will have enhanced refueling capacity and capabilities, improved efficiency, and increased capabilities for cargo and aeromedical evacuation as compared to the KC-135R, making it a vital component to maintaining our global reach for years to come," said Gen. Mark Welsh III, Air Force chief of staff. The major commands will conduct detailed, on-the-ground site surveys of each candidate base. They will assess each location against operational and training requirements, potential impacts to existing missions, housing, infrastructure, and manpower. Additionally they will develop cost estimates to bed down the KC-46A for each candidate base. Once the site surveys are completed, the results will be briefed to the secretary of the Air Force and chief of staff of the Air Force to select preferred and reasonable alternatives for the FTU and two operating locations. The Air Force plans to announce KC-46A preferred and reasonable alternatives and begin the Environmental Impact Analysis Process in spring 2013. "Bringing the KC-46A online is an important step in recapitalizing a tanker fleet that has been a leader in air refueling for more than five decades," Welsh said. "This new age aircraft will achieve better mission-capable rates with less maintenance downtime, improving our ability to respond with rapid, global capability to assist U.S., joint, allied and coalition forces and better support humanitarian missions."

Welsh went on to explain that the 179 planned KC-46A aircraft are just the first phase of a 3-phase effort to replace more than 400 KC-135 and 59 KC-10 aircraft. The first phase of tanker recapitalization will complete deliveries in fiscal 2028. He went on to emphasize the importance of continuing KC135 modernization efforts. "I want to stress that the KC-135 units not replaced with the KC-46A will continue to fly the KC-135R for the foreseeable future," Welsh said. "Throughout tanker recapitalization, the Air Force is committed to ensuring continued support of combatant commander requirements." "We are committed to executing a deliberate, repeatable and standardized basing process," said Kathleen Ferguson, Air Force principal deputy assistant secretary for installations, environment and logistics. "In this process, the Air Force uses criteria-based analysis and military judgment in its decision making." "We look forward to the next phase when preferred and reasonable alternatives are announced and our candidate base communities have an opportunity to participate by providing input for the environmental impact analysis," Ferguson added. The KC-46A will provide improved capability, including boom and drogue refueling on the same sortie, worldwide navigation and communication, airlift capability on the entire main deck floor, receiver air refueling, improved force protection and survivability, and multi-point air refueling capability. The FTU and MOB 1 will begin receiving aircraft in fiscal 2016. MOB 2 will receive aircraft in fiscal 2018. For more information, contact Ann Stefanek, Air Force Public Affairs/Media Operations/Pentagon, at 703-695-0640 or ann.stefanek@pentagon.af.mil.

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All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 963-4406.

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/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings are provided every Thursday (separatees from 8 until 11 a.m. and retirees from 11 until 2 p.m.) According to Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to

January 23 / A "Fine Tune Your Resume (Part II)" workshop will be held from 9 until 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. until noon; choose which time best fits your schedule. Receive professional feedback as you work on your resume and leave with a finished product. / A "What's Your Score? Credit Know-How" class will be held from 3 until 4 p.m. Whether you want to build, maintain or fix your credit score, this class will cover every aspect of credit reports and credit scoring. January 24 / A "Living well with diabetes" class will be

/ A "Understanding credit reports" class will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Participants will Learn about the items that show up on their credit report. How is a credit score calculated? Participants will learn how to correct errors and where to access your free credit report. To register, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.

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All classes or workshops will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Building 755, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 764-7480.

January 22 / A "Marketing yourself for a second career" workshop will be held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Participants will learn the challenges, rewards, and even stresses when it comes to transitioning from a military career to a civilian career. This lecture will provide comprehensive advice on planning and conducting an effective job-hunting campaign. Learn what you can do to prepare yourself for a successful transition: from identifying resources to executing an attention-getting résumé and cover letter to landing the job that's right for you. (Ret.) Navy Capt. Patricia Cole will be the guest speaker from Military Officers of America Association. This event is open to all DoD ID cardholders. To register, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.

January 24 / A "Smooth move" class will be held from 9 a.m. until noon. Participants planning to move soon will learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to their new location. To register, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.

January 25 / A "Interviewing for success" workshop will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. Participants will learn positive interviewing techniques and how to respond to difficult questions. To register, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.

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held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class takes out the mystery and misconceptions about diabetes and about eating well with diabetes. The program provides helpful practice activities and free, comprehensive take-home materials. To register call the The Health and Wellness Center at 963-4087.

January 25 / A "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career!" lecture will be provided from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a professional development lecture for officers and senior-enlisted who may be in transition, or will mentor/counsel a subordinate through the process. Civilians, retirees and spouses are cordially invited. / A Workshop for Dept. of Veteran Affairs Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. until noon. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. VA One-on-One Disability Claims Assistance will be provided from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter (authorizing the VA representative to obtain your medical records) at the Joint 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. / 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, proofreading and more. 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. / Coupon Exchange: The FFSC has a coupon exchange station in Building 755 and is open to all military and family members. Bring in unused

Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic's Family Practice section. This letter is already prepared and just needs to be signed no later than the Monday prior to that week's Friday VA One-on-One Assistance with Disability Claims that you plan to attend. / A "Troops to Teachers" class will be held from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and/or their spouse's transition into a new teaching career. January 26 / Key Spouse Orientation Training will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. This training is for newly appointed Key Spouses.

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Airmen urged to reenlist, extend current enlistment, retire, separate before Feb. 15

By Tech. Sgt. Steve Grever Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Air Force officials are encouraging active-duty Airmen who are eligible to reenlist, extend their current enlistment, retire or separate in March to complete these personnel actions through the myPers website and their base military personnel sections by Feb. 15 to avoid processing delays and military pay issues. Airmen need to accomplish these actions because the Air Force is upgrading and transferring the Military Personnel Data System to the Defense Information Systems Agency's Defense Enterprise Computing Center in March. The upgrade project is scheduled to take about 23 days to complete, during which time, MilPDS will not be available. MilPDS is the records database for personnel data and actions that occur throughout every total force Airman's career. MilPDS is also used to initiate Airman pay actions, maintain Air Force accountability and strength data. MilPDS also supports a host of interactions with other active duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard systems and processes that rely on this personnel data.

Reenlistments and enlistment extensions Reenlistment-eligible Airmen or Airmen with permanent change of station or retraining orders should contact their base MPS and initiate their reenlistment or enlistment extension paperwork by Feb. 15. "Airmen who accomplish their reenlistment or enlistment

extension by Feb. 15 should not experience interruptions in their pay because their servicing MPS can process all appropriate transactions prior to the MilPDS upgrade," said Michael McLaughlin, the Air Force Personnel Center reenlistments branch chief. "Getting these personnel transactions completed and into the Defense Finance and Accounting Service system are the fastest means to update an Airman's pay and entitlements, which will reduce the need for DFAS to correct an Airman's pay record." Airmen can reenlist or extend their enlistment during the upgrade in March, but they may experience additional delays in processing these transactions to DFAS if their date of separation expires during the MilPDS upgrade period. The Air Force processes more than 60,000 reenlistments and enlistment extensions annually.

Active duty retirements and separations AFPC officials are also encouraging active-duty Airmen who are eligible to apply for retirement or request a voluntary separation in March to initiate these personnel actions through the virtual Military Personnel Flight application on the myPers website at http://mypers.af.mil as soon as possible. "While a short-notice separation or retirement can be processed manually, we would like Airmen to be proactive and apply as soon as possible to process their request," said Maj. Michael Meek, the AFPC retirements and separations branch chief. "Typically, Airmen can apply for voluntary separation or retirement up to one year out." Airmen will notice minimal processing delays if they initiate their retirement or voluntary separation applications

AF releases new 'vision' document By Master Sgt. Jess Harvey Air Force Public Affairs Agency

WASHINGTON – The Air Force released a new Vision document today outlining the force's vision and way forward. "Focused on 'Airmen, Mission, and Innovation,' I believe this short document captures what today's Air Force is all about and where I think we ought to focus on for tomorrow," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III in an email to all Airmen. "We are the greatest air force in the world because of our Airmen – Active, Reserve, Guard, and Civilian – to remain the greatest, we must make our team even stronger," the Vision states. The Vision discusses the Air Force's enduring contributions of air and space superiority; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; rapid global mobility; global strike; and command and control and the

need to strengthen them. "We already combine our air, space, and cyber forces to maximize these enduring contributions, but the way we execute these five calling cards must continually evolve as we strive to increase our asymmetric advantage," the Vision says. "Our Airmen's ability to rethink the battle while incorporating new technologies will improve the varied ways our Air Force accomplishes its missions. "Every Airman should constantly look for smarter ways to do business. The person closest to the problem is often the one with the best solution. Leaders should empower Airmen to think creatively, find new solutions, and make decisions," according to the Vision. The Vision concludes with a call to action for all Airmen to tell their story, being proud of who they are, what they do, and how well they accomplish the mission.

before March. Processing these applications early will help base MPSs reduce their backlog of transactions to process after the MilPDS upgrade is completed. Airmen who intend to voluntarily separate or retire can have their approved dates of separation updated and potentially avoid being selected for a deployment or assignment. The Air Force processes about 12,000 retirements and 23,000 separations annually.

Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members Air Force Reserve members are not required to take any immediate actions unless they are notified by their MPS. MPSs will receive specific instructions on critical personnel and pay processes related to accessions, unit training assemblies and participation, mobilizations and activations and casualties. These processes will continue to function during the upgrade. Other personnel and pay processes will be held during the cutover period and processed once the upgrade is complete. Servicing MPSs will notify their affected members as soon as possible of any required personnel actions. More information is available on the ARPC public website at http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil and the myPers website at http://mypers.af.mil. Air Force officials will continue to release additional information and guidance to the Air Force's manpower, personnel, services and pay communities and total force Airmen to continue to educate them on how the service will perform critical personnel and pay tasks during the MilPDS upgrade. For more information about the MilPDS upgrade, visit the myPers website at http://mypers.af.mil.

CNIC releases new online Navy spouse orientation course Courtesy of Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Commander Navy Installations Command's (CNIC), Work and Family Life Department released an online training course for new Navy spouses called New Spouse Orientation (NSO), officials announced Jan. 16. The course is designed to support new Navy spouses that may be geographically isolated or unable to attend this Fleet and Family Support Center workshop in person. The NSO course is available on demand 24/7. The online training provides information on benefits, support services, military culture and resources to help Navy spouses adapt to the military lifestyle.

According to Dede O'Rourke, CNIC Relocation Assistance Program Analyst, "the NSO course should be at the top of any new Navy spouse's to do list." For direct access to the course, visit http://learning.zeiders.refineddata.com/co urse/view.php?id=4502 or http://tinyurl. com/NewSpouseOrientation. This online training does not replace the Fleet and Family Support Center new spouse workshop; it provides access to those who cannot attend in person. For more information on New Spouse Orientation please contact the Fleet and Family Support Center. To find your nearest center, visit www.ffsp.navy.mil. For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/.

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