1-31-2014 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 5, No. 4

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

Friday, January 31, 2014

628th SFS Airmen perform night patrol

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Staff Sgt. Kevin Smith, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and Airman 1st Class Trey Weston, 628th SFS entry controller to search, stop a motorist suspected of speeding while conducting a radar check point Dec. 22, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. 628th SFS patrolmen write tickets for speeding, parking violations and other motor vehicle violations on the Air Base and Weapons Station. See more photos, Page 5.

New command chief joins Team Charleston

By Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

In 1992, then-Airman Basic Mark Bronson began his career as a maintainer at Loring Air Force Base, Maine. Twenty two years, a new career field and a number of awards later, Bronson, now a Chief Master Sergeant, has returned to the East Coast to serve as the senior, Air Force enlisted leader for Joint Base Charleston.

On Jan. 5, 2014, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson officially took over as the new command chief of the 628th Air Base Wing – replacing Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon. As the command chief, Bronson is the principal advisor to the commander on all matters of morale, welfare, readiness, professional development and operational

utilization of the enlisted force.

Bronson is joined by his wife, Sharon, and his three boys: Christian, Andrew and Jonathan.

“My family and I have journeyed a long road over many years, to get to this point,” said Bronson. “We’re thrilled to be in Charleston and to be given the chance to lead from the front.”

Bronson grew up in Windsor, N. Y., as the youngest of eight children.

“I grew up as a country boy on a small 180-acre farm,” he said.

But Bronson actually grew up as an only child in the household. Because there was 10 years between him and the next youngest child, most of his siblings were already out of the house before he grew up.

Even though his brothers and sisters were out of the house, they still played a major role in his

life. Bronson admits he owes them a lot for having helped mold him into the person he is today.

“Each of my siblings taught me a different talent and they each wanted my childhood to be different than theirs,” Bronson said. “One of my brothers taught me how to draw and play chess, another brother showed me how to farm, another showed me how to throw a baseball and football and my sisters would take me places and buy me things - things my parents couldn’t afford. They also took me with their families on trips and vacations. I hope they take pride in my successes, because they definitely contributed to them.”

After high school, Bronson decided to attend college, which he did for only one semester at State University of New York, Broome Community College.

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Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, is the principal advisor to the Joint Base Charleston commander on all matters of morale, welfare, readiness, professional development and operations utilization of the enlisted force.

Fourth AF commander visits with JB Charleston reservists

By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Brig. Gen. John Flournoy, Jr., visited the 315th Airlift Wing Jan. 24 as part of an effort to get out and see the wings under his command. Gen. Flournoy is Commander, 4th Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, March Air Reserve Base, Calif.

Col. James Fontanella, 315th AW commander, kicked off the general's visit with a breakfast with 315th AW leadership at the Charleston Club, followed by a Team Charleston mission briefing.

After a quick windshield tour of the base, Flournoy stopped by the 315th Operations Group to meet with members of the three flying squadrons, the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 315th Airlift Control Flight.

The general told the Airmen he visited that he has an "open e-mail policy" and he wanted to hear if someone was having a problem causing them frustration and causing them to ques-

Flournoy's "9-lines for all 4AF personnel"

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1. Live the Air Force Core Values 24/7, on/off base, in/out of uniform, on/off duty 2. Hold yourselves and others accountable 3. Treat others how you would expect a loved one to be treated 4. Be Fit to Fight year round 5. Be Mission Ready year round 6. Use your chain of command 7. Develop and insist upon a culture of compliance 8. Be a good Wingman 9. Have fun!

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tion their continued service in the Reserve.

"My staff doesn't read my e-mail, so if you have a burning issue, I owe you a response. It might not be the answer you want to hear, but I promise you that I'll get you a response," Flournoy said.

An Airman asked why he was still doing his own travel voucher in DTS since he's a general. "Because I want to feel the pain,” Flournoy said. “I want to know what you're going through - when you come home from a long trip on a Sunday night and you've got to be back to work Monday morning, but are thinking, 'I got to file that voucher, but I can't get into DTS because it's down,’ or whatever, I want to feel that pain too."

"I applaud everything that you do every day, but I need to hear about it – the things that you don't like and the things that you do like," he added.

Brig. Gen. John Flournoy, Jr., 4th Air Force commander visited the 315th Flournoy said he understand the frustration Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston Jan. 24 as part of an effort to get out and inconveniences that last year's sequestra- and see the wing’s under his command. Here he talks with Lt. Col Cheryl tion, furloughs and government shutdown have "Sunny" Gates, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operations officer. caused to every Airman and Air Force civilian.

He said he also understands how these events impacted the out of a conflict and don't have the opportunity to deploy like we did before and at the level that we did before. It's important mission.

Flournoy applauded the wing on its performance for the that you continue to exercise with them and be inclusive conrecent unit effectiveness inspection. "You guys really set the stantly.”

Flournoy also visited Airmen with the 315th Maintenance bar high and that's a great thing."

Acknowledging the great relationship that the 315th has Group to learn about their excellence to detail and hard work with the 437th AW and the 628th Air Base Wing, Flournoy in launching and maintaining Charleston's fleet of C-17s.

He finished the day by joining 315th AW leadership for a said, "The relationship with your active duty counterparts across the street is absolutely critical, especially as we come pre-unit training assembly briefing.

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Commentary by Army Gen. Martin Dempsey Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON – In the days following September 11, 2001, women and men took to the seas, to the skies and to the sands in defense of our country. It’s worth noting that women served in combat zones in Afghanistan and Iraq because they were needed. They shared a common commitment to their nation with their male counterparts in squadrons, ships and squads.

Today, and every other day, women and men, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers faithfully serve our nation at home and abroad. We celebrate their contributions. They make the United States military the dominant military force on the planet.

have them right. We’re educating Victor Hugo once wrote, “There is leaders. As our sacred responsibility, one thing stronger than all the armies we are committed to improving the in the world and that is an idea whose readiness of the force while also time has come.” One year ago this increasing opportunities for our month, we repealed the combat excluwomen in uniform. These two goals sion on women in the military. We are complementary, not contradictory. formally recognized reality — that When in contact with the enemy, women serve courageously in combat the individual soldier, sailor, airman or zones whenever or wherever their Marine doesn’t consider whether their nation calls. By this act, we codified General Martin Dempsey our commitment to offer everyone in Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff comrade in arms is a man or woman.

They care about whether they can do uniform equal professional opportunitheir job. There is a simple explanation for this: ties to serve the nation. trust transcends gender.

We continue to work to make this a reality The service of our women and men in uniform throughout the force. We’re reviewing standards, is worthy of recognition today and every day. not to artificially lower them but to ensure we

Vice Chairman urges Congress to ‘grandfather’ retirement changes

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has urged senators to “grandfather” any changes Congress makes to the military retirement system.

The term refers to allowing changes to affect only service members who join the military on or after the effective date.

Testifying at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Jan. 28, 2014, alongside Acting Deputy Defense Secretary Christine Fox, Navy Adm. James Winnefeld Jr. discussed changes from the Bipartisan Budget Act to the military retirement system, slowing growth in Defense Department manpower costs and keeping faith with America’s troops and veterans.

“When I came into service as a young, aspiring fighter pilot, I didn't think I was very smart – I didn't really know or understand what promises were being made to me,” Winnefeld said. “But I did feel like I was going to get 30 days of leave, I was going to be able to have my own personal health care covered, and that I was going to be able to retire at 20 years.”

Current and retired service members have those expectations, he said, so grandfathering any changes made through legislation would prevent a sense that they are not receiving what they were promised.

The Bipartisan Budget Act, passed on Jan. 15 and slated to take effect in December, caps the annual cost of living adjustment for working-age military retirees at one percent below inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. The inflation adjustment would return to its full amount when a veteran reaches age 62. The omnibus bill exempts disabled veterans and survivors, medically retired personnel and Survivor Benefit Plan annuitants.

“The inclusion of the ‘CPI-minus-one’ provision has clearly led to considerable and understandable anxiety among those who are currently retired or who are planning for retirement,” Winnefeld said. “I want to make it clear that [Joint Chiefs Chairman Army Gen. Martin Dempsey] and I, and the service chiefs and senior enlisted leaders, support grandfathering any changes to our military retirement structure.”

Dempsey has testified several times on this point, the admiral noted.

“The current CPI-minus-one provision does not fit within that principle,” he added. Winnefeld said DOD leadership believes changes to the retire-

ment plan, if appropriate, should be made only after a holistic look at the many variables involved in such a plan.

The vice chairman also clarified that the Pentagon isn’t seeking to cut service members’ pay, but noted military compensation continues to rise “at a time when our entire budget is under great pressure.”

“We are not advocating a cut in pay,” Winnefeld said. “We are trying to slow the growth of military compensation. The trajectory we have been on over the last decade, though necessary to address a deficit we were in, is not sustainable.”

Contrary to what some are reporting, he said, none of these proposals would reduce the take-home pay of anyone in uniform. For context, the vice chairman cited statistics showing military pay and compensation have increased by more than 80 percent since 2001, surpassing privatesector wage growth by nearly 40 percent.

Additionally, Winnefeld said, the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation concluded that to attract and retain the best that America has to offer, military pay should equal around the 70th percentile of civilians with comparable education and experience. “But in 2000, mid-grade enlisted personnel only placed in the 50th percentile,” he added. “By 2009, our higher compensation trajectory enabled us to more than close this gap.”

In 2012, the QRMC reported the average enlisted compensation between the 85th and 90th percentile, understandably so during a decade of war, Winnefeld told the Senate panel. “While these percentile numbers are not a goal, they are an indicator that we can and should gradually place compensation on a more sustainable trajectory,” he said.

Winnefeld emphasized the importance of good stewardship over the resources with which American taxpayers have entrusted DOD to protect the nation.

“This means investing prudently to maintain the highest quality all-volunteer force, while simultaneously getting the best value for the capability, capacity and readiness that we need to win decisively in combat,” he said. “In the end, we believe the most important way we keep faith with the fantastic young men and women who volunteer to defend our nation is to only send them into combat with the best possible training and equipment we can provide. Controlling compensation growth in a tough budget environment will help us do just that.”

Obama touches on Afghanistan, Iran, Syria in SOTU Address

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – While President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech Jan. 28, 2014, was dominated by domestic concerns, he also addressed national security concerns.

“Tonight, because of the extraordinary troops and civilians who risk and lay down their lives to keep us free, the United States is more secure,” Obama told members of the House and Senate and other government leaders gathered in the House of Representatives chamber.

The president touted his efforts to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. When he took office in January 2009, he noted, 180,000 Americans were serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, the war in Iraq is over and the war in Afghanistan is entering its final months. All of the troops are out of Iraq, and 60,000 Americans have been withdrawn from Afghanistan, with about 38,000 Americans still serving in the country.

“With Afghan forces now in the lead for their own security, our troops have moved to a support role,” Obama said. “Together with our allies, we will complete our mission there by the end of this year, and America’s longest war will finally be over.”

Next year, the United States will continue to support a unified Afghanistan, he said. “If the Afghan government signs a security agreement that we have negotiated, a small force of Americans could remain in Afghanistan with NATO allies to carry out two narrow missions: training and assisting Afghan forces, and counterterrorism operations to pursue any remnants of alQaida,” Obama said. “For while our relationship with Afghanistan will change, one thing will not: our resolve that terrorists do not launch attacks against our country.”

It is still a dangerous world, the president said.

“While we have put al-Qaida’s core leadership on a path to defeat, the threat has evolved, as al-

Qaida affiliates and other extremists take root in different parts of the world,” he said.

The threat remains in Yemen, Somalia, Iraq and Mali, and the United States must work with allies to disrupt and disable the terror networks. “In Syria, we’ll support the opposition that rejects the agenda of terrorist networks,” the president said.

“Here at home, we’ll keep strengthening our defenses, and combat new threats like cyberattacks. And as we reform our defense budget, we have to keep faith with our men and women in uniform, and invest in the capabilities they need to succeed in future missions.”

America must remain vigilant, the president said, and while the American military is the bedrock of security, it does not and cannot act alone. “As commander in chief, I have used force when needed to protect the American people, and I will never hesitate to do so as long as I hold this office,” Obama said. “But I will not send our troops into harm’s way unless it’s truly necessary, nor will I allow our sons and daughters to be mired in open-ended conflicts. We must fight the battles that need to be fought, not those that terrorists prefer from us -- large-scale deployments that drain our strength and may ultimately feed extremism.”

The United States will continue to aggressively pursue terrorist networks through more targeted efforts and by building the capacity of foreign partners, Obama said.

The United States must move off a permanent war footing, the president emphasized. “That’s why I’ve imposed prudent limits on the use of drones – for we will not be safer if people abroad believe we strike within their countries without regard for the consequence,” he said. “That’s why, working with this Congress, I will reform our surveillance programs – because the vital work of our intelligence community depends on public confidence, here and abroad, that the privacy of ordinary people is not being violated.”

The president also called on Congress to lift

the remaining restrictions on detainee transfers and allow the administration to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This is needed, Obama said, “because we counter terrorism not just through intelligence and military action, but by remaining true to our constitutional ideals, and setting an example for the rest of the world.”

The president said the diplomatic power of the United States – backed by the threat of force – “is why Syria’s chemical weapons are being eliminated, and we will continue to work with the international community to usher in the future the Syrian people deserve – a future free of dictatorship, terror and fear.”

American diplomacy has halted the progress of Iran’s nuclear program and rolled parts of that program back for the very first time in a decade, the president said.

The United Nations sanctions helped to make this opportunity possible, the president said. “But let me be clear,” he added. “If this Congress sends me a new sanctions bill now that threatens to derail these talks, I will veto it. For the sake of our national security, we must give diplomacy a chance to succeed. If Iran’s leaders do not seize this opportunity, then I will be the first to call for more sanctions, and stand ready to exercise all options to make sure Iran does not build a nuclear weapon.

“But if Iran’s leaders do seize the chance – we’ll know soon enough – then Iran could take an important step to rejoin the community of nations, and we will have resolved one of the leading security challenges of our time without the risks of war,” he continued.

The president vowed to slash the backlog of disability claims at the Veterans Affairs Department and to continue efforts to help veterans returning to civilian life. “We’ll keep working to help all our veterans translate their skills and leadership into jobs here at home,” he said. “And we all continue to join forces to honor and support our remarkable military families.”

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“My brother-in-law was an engineer for IBM, so he and my sister talked me into an engineering program,” he said. “I was good at math and science, but my heart wasn’t really into it.”

As the first semester passed, Bronson decided to return to his old job working for a small auto parts store.

“My boss decided to hire me right back on. It’s funny because she asked me about college and I told her I wanted to take some time off,” Bronson said. “That’s when she replied ‘you’ll never go back.’”

Those four words, you’ll never go back, bothered the Windsor native, and he kept that phrase in the back of his mind as a motivator.

Bronson decided to join the Air Force in May 1992, where he started his career as a Munitions Systems Specialist. His first duty assignment was at Loring Air Force Base, Maine.

“I certainly look back on those days with good memories,” the chief said. “There’s a lot of camaraderie in the AMMO community. I had some great experiences which helped develop who I am, but I wanted to gain some additional skills and see what other opportunities the Air Force had to offer.”

After five years in the maintenance career field, Bronson took advantage of the Air Force’s retraining program, retraining into the medical career field: diagnostic imaging or X-Ray in January 1997.

At this point, Bronson was still unclear if 20 years in the Air Force was in his future.

In 2001, he retrained again, this time into the Diagnostic Ultrasound career field.

“With a couple of years working in Ultrasound, I knew my Air Force career was going well. I was blessed with promotions and the bottom line was that I loved what I was doing and serving in the Air Force,” said Bronson. “At some point in your career, everyone realizes it’s not just a job, it’s a calling, and that time is different for everyone. The intangible benefits the Air Force offered couldn’t be beat.”

In March 2003, Bronson was selected to be an ultrasound technical training instructor, and eventually he was selected as the course supervisor. His assignments include bases in Maine,

Germany, Florida, South Carolina, California, Texas and Colorado.

Bronson was able to achieve many of his educational goals early in his career. He earned four Community College of the Air Force Associate Degrees; Munitions System Technology, Radiology Technology, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. In 2010, he received his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education.

One thing the new command chief promises to bring to the table is dedication--dedication to the Air Force and the men and women of Joint Base Charleston.

“Everyone has heard the saying ‘Leave the place better than it was before you arrived.’ That philosophy has changed for me over the years, especially after I made chief,” said Bronson. “I now believe ‘You leave the people better than they were before you got there.’ When the people are better, the unit will be too. It’s about impacting the people you work for in a positive way.”

In his more than two decades of service to the U. S. Air Force, Bronson has experienced many proud moments in his career – but one of his proudest moments didn’t exactly happen to him, but instead to one of his troops.

It was in 2007, when Bronson, a master sergeant at the time, was the 21st Medical Support Squadron superintendent at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. He had just become the supervisor of [at the time] Senior Airman Abigail Tabita and he quickly noticed a discouraged Airman.

“I saw a very sharp young lady, who was extremely smart and motivated but was frustrated with past leadership,” said Bronson.

Supervising the Airman, Bronson was able to provide stable ground for her. With hard work and professionalism, they were able to submit Tabita for several Air Force level awards in her career field. But his proudest moment came when Tabita attended Airman Leadership School and walked away with the highest award.

“To see someone so quiet and humble win the John Levitow award speaks volumes,” said Bronson. “I don’t think I ever jumped so high when they announced her name as the winner. To see an Airman defeated and to turn around, work

hard and be rewarded was exciting.”

“Obviously, making chief master sergeant and becoming command chief are very proud moments in my career and a huge honor, but the farther you get into your Air Force career, the less it becomes about you and the more it becomes about those you serve,” he said.

They say actions speak louder than words and that can’t be any truer than Bronson’s achievements. With multiple honor graduate awards under his belt and numerous Air Force level awards, Bronson has proven he is more than capable of joining Team Charleston’s leadership team.

Chief Bronson believes success can be achieved by following simple, but not always easy, steps – “Live by the core values, work hard and own it.”

The Air Force core values need to be the foundation for your decisions and actions, he said. Almost always, when someone stumbles, it is because there was a breakdown in one or more of our core values.

Working hard and giving your best effort in whatever you are called upon is all we can ask of you, Bronson said, regardless of how big or small the task is. “‘Own it’ applies to many areas. If you live in base housing or the dorms, own it – treat them and take care of them as if it was your own. When you are walking around Joint Base Charleston and see trash, pick it up – own it. As supervisors we need to own it when it comes to guiding, mentoring and developing those we’ve been entrusted to lead,” the Chief said.

“Those things will carry you a long way, not just in the military, but in the civilian world and in life in general,” he said. “If you carry those values, have a strong work ethic and own it regardless of how big or small the task is - you will be successful!”

The chief is currently making his rounds across Joint Base Charleston to meet the Airmen, Sailors and civilians who keep the base running and play a vital role in the defense of our nation.

“My family and I are excited to be here,” said Bronson. “I look forward to meeting each and every one of the members of Team Charleston and working alongside you in the years ahead.”

Commentary by Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service

chaplains ever had been required to perform duties that were inconsistent with their faith.

“I asked if they were allowed to preach or practice according to the tenets of their faith; their response was an overwhelming ‘yes,’” she said.

The survey indicated that chaplains felt they were given the support they needed from their commands, and 100 percent of respondents said they had not performed ceremonies that went against their faith, Penrod said. Still, she acknowledged, a few chaplains said some leaders tend to be overly reactive to social media.

But, “almost all believed the key to a productive and trusting climate was good communication and continued training on the rights of chaplains [and] commanders,” she said.

Chaplains and commanders, she added, continue to navigate recent policy changes such as same sex marriage, but have not expressed a difficulty in doing so. “The group felt that social media rumors were the source of most misinforma-

tion, and these create constant challenges to keep the chaplains properly informed of the facts,” she said.

Although she gleaned feedback from a small survey sampling, Penrod said, her direct communication with the chaplains reinforced that the services’ chiefs of chaplains have open communication with the chaplains. And chaplains, she noted, are not concerned about free exercise or expression of their faiths.

“If an incident does occur, they are confident it will be worked appropriately,” she said.

Armed Forces Chaplains Board member Chaplain (Rear Adm.) Mark L. Tidd, chief of Navy chaplains, echoed the sentiment and related to Congress that service members should be afforded dignity, respect and compassion, whatever their religious beliefs.

“For many of our people, religious faith is an essential component – even the foundation of their resilience in the face of adversity,” he said. “Chaplains bring a message of hope for all who seek our support, often in times of our deepest human need.”

Chaplains get command support, spurn social media rumors

WASHINGTON – A senior Defense Department official and members of the Armed Forces Chaplains Board reported to Congress Jan. 29, 2014, regarding the accommodation of religious practices within the services.

At a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee’s military personnel subcommittee, Virginia S. Penrod, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military personnel policy, said the Defense Department clarified freedoms and service members’ protection of rights in DOD Instruction 1300.17, Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military Services.

The clarification resulted from congressional concerns and language in the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act, she said.

Penrod told the House panel she conducted a teleconference with more than 30 chaplains to pulse the field and gauge not only the level of command support, but also whether

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Attendees bow their heads during the invocation of the meeting between Airmen from the 628th Security Forces Squadron and local police agencies Jan. 23, 2014, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The intent of the meeting was to strengthen relationships between the local agencies and to improve teamwork.

Attendees choose from a variety of breakfast items Jan. 23, 2014, during a meeting between Airmen from the 628th Security Forces Squadron and local police agencies at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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TRDP covers diagnostic and preventive services, like exams and cleanings at 100 percent. Emergency services and basic restorative services, like fillings, are covered at 80 percent. The annual deductible is $50 per person, each benefit year, and $150 per family per benefit year. The annual maximum benefit is $1,300 per person per year for enhanced enrollees; this is an increase of $100 from last year. The annual maximum for orthodontia increased from $1500 to $1750. For more information, visit www.tricare.mil/Dental/TRDP/Costs.

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Shooters show excellence in competition Airman 1st Class Melissa Miller, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial management technician, shoots an M-9 Beretta during the Air Force Elementary Excellence in Competition Jan. 24, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. This was the first Air Force EIC held at JB Charleston.

During the competition, individuals shot 30 rounds with an M-9 Beretta, and the top 10 percent of shooters at Charleston were awarded the Pistol Medal.

U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway

Staff Sgt. Joshua Lien, 628th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, briefs individuals before taking part in the Air Force Elementary Excellence in Competition Jan. 24, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

Senior Airman Joshua Tyler, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial analyst, loads a magazine during the Air Force Elementary Excellence in Competition Jan. 24, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Staff Sgt. Robert Gibson, 628th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor tallies scores during the Air Force Elementary Excellence in Competition Jan. 24, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

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JB CHS NEWS Beth Munoz, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station Navy Exchange general manager, stands with Alex Schmidt, NEX loss prevention manager, as they display Munoz’s Patriotic Employer and Above and Beyond Awards from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Jan. 22, 2014, at the NEX on the Weapons Station.

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Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Beth Munoz, Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station Navy Exchange general manager, was presented the Above and Beyond Award by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Jan. 17, 2014, at the ESGR Annual Awards Banquet held at the Embassy Suites in Columbia, S.C. ESGR is a Department of Defense agency that develops and promotes a culture in which employers support and value the military service of their employees.

The award recognizes those employers at the state and local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements for supporting Guard and Reserve members by granting leave and providing support. The award is given to select employers from each state that has companies employing Guardsmen and reservists.

"The award is very humbling," said Munoz. "It's a reflection of all the hard work my staff has done."

Munoz was nominated for the award by Alex Schmidt, NEX loss prevention manager, who is also a member of the S.C. Army National Guard and is enrolled in Army Officer Candidate School.

While working his full-time job at the NEX,

Schmidt is expected to maintain the standards of the OCS that he attends part-time.

"Unlike the federal OCS program, which lasts about two months, the state OCS program is spread out across 18 months," said Schmidt. "For me to complete OCS, I need the support of my employer. Beth goes above and beyond to make sure I have time allotted for my duties."

To ensure Schmidt and other Guard and reservists can fulfill their military obligations, Munoz helps coordinate their schedules so they can balance their duty and non-duty work.

"For example, inventory is coming up, and this is one of the busiest times for the store," said Schmidt. "My Reserve dates conflict with our inventory. It would be understandable for the employer to ask me to be here, but with Beth, she understands what the requirements are for this program and allowed me the time off. My commitment to OCS would have suffered without her support."

The Above and Beyond Award is given in limited numbers and presented annually by each state's ESGR committee.

In addition to this award, Munoz also received the Patriotic Employer Award from ESGR for her contributions to National Security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America's National Guard and Reserve force.

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628th SFS Airmen perform night patrol

Staff Sgt. Kevin Smith, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and Airman 1st Class Trey Weston, 628th SFS entry controller to search, approach a motorist they suspect was speeding while they were conducting a radar check point Dec. 22, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. 628th SFS patrolmen write tickets for speeding, parking violations and other motor vehicle violations on the Air Base and Weapons Station.

U.S. Air Force photos by U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Airman 1st Class Trey Weston, 628th Security Forces Squadron entry controller to search, checks an individual’s identification to determine if they can access the base Dec. 22, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Weston performed night patrol where he manned the gate, set-up radar check points and building security checks.

Staff Sgt. Kevin Smith, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, dons a bullet proof vest before beginning an eight to 10 hour patrol Dec. 22, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Smith carries an M-4 carbine rifle, 9mm pistol, pepper spray and a Taser to protect the base from attack and to detain uncooperative suspects.

Airman 1st Class Trey Weston, 628th Security Forces Squadron entry controller to search. Weston performed night patrol where he manned the gate, set-up radar check points and building security checks.

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Airman 1st Class Trey Weston, 628th Security Forces Squadron entry controller to search, writes a ticket for a motorist suspected of speeding on base Dec. 22, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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CALIFORNIA WATERS A soldier assigned to the Japan Ground SelfDefense Force jumps out of a CH-46E Sea Knight while training with the 1st Marine Division's 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014.

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RIVERINE COMMAND CREW - U.S. Sailors transit the Arabian Gulf aboard a riverine command boat during a training exercise, Jan. 21, 2014. Riverine command boats provide a multimission platform for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility by focusing on maritime security operations, maritime infrastructure protection, theater security cooperation efforts and offensive combat operations.

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MAN THE RAILS - U.S. Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout as the ship prepares for a scheduled port visit in Haifa, Israel, Jan. 19, 2014. The Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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‘MyICP’ gives military spouses new career-planning tool

By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Military spouses who need guidance on education and careers have a new online tool at their fingertips, a program analyst for the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, known as SECO, said in an interview last week.

“My Individual Career Plan,” or MyICP, allows spouses to build a virtual career roadmap based on their specific goals and objectives, Lee McMahon said.

MyICP launched Jan. 10 on Military OneSource’s MySECO website, the primary access point for the Defense Department’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, McMahon said.

“SECO provides expert career and education guidance to military spouses worldwide,” she explained, “supporting them in four career lifecycle stages: career exploration, education, training and licensing, employment readiness, and career connections.”

The MyICP tool is available for all active-duty Army,

Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps spouses and to National Guard and Reserve spouses as well, McMahon said, noting that it’s also open to spouses for up to 180 days after their service member separates or retires from the military. Spouses must first register at https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil to use it. Surviving spouses of military members who died while on active duty also are eligible.

To illustrate how MyICP works, McMahon used the example of a nursing student military spouse who has just moved to a new duty station and wants to see what opportunities exist in the new area.

Licensing requirements are an issue for nurses, McMahon notes. So once logged on and after clicking on “manage my individual career plan,” the spouse would begin to build a MyICP by selecting “licensed” and “student.” Next, the spouse would go to the occupation page to find “nursing,” which would generate information from the Labor Department. The spouse would then select topics from the “challenges and growth opportunities” category. This category may include topics such as child care and relocation or time-management skills.

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McMahon encouraged all military spouses in search of such opportunities to try the MyICP tool.

“We would love to hear their feedback,” she said, noting that users can submit their input on the MySECO website by clicking on “SECO Satisfaction” or the feedback button.

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/ A “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” lecture will be held from 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Transitioning officers and senior enlisted are invited to learn to identify your competition, civilian employer perceptions, a job search plan, and more! / An “Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses” workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about FREE available resources and services such as employment, resumes, the local job market, scholarships and more!

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February 4 / A “My New Space” class will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

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February 6 / MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. and from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…per 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 making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop.

February 7 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process and individual claims assistance will be provided from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

ior. Military Saves encourages all service members, their families, and civilian employees to take the Military Saves pledge. Joint Base Charleston’s Fleet & Family Support Center and Airman & Family Readiness Center will promote the Military Saves Campaign 24 February through 1 March 2014. Please see page 3 for Military Saves Week scheduled events. / The Scrap Metal Yard at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station is relocating to the East Side Core Area behind building 2332 and the water tower. Operations will begin Dec. 17, 2013. The Scrap Metal Yard will have new operating hours and days: 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station personnel will be able to bring their scrap metals, no wood or trash, to the new facility during these days and times. Scrap should be 80 percent metal in order to be recycled as scrap metal. The scrap metal yard can be opened for special request (units getting new furniture, base clean up days, etc.) by calling 640-4197, 794-4240, or 963-1456. If you have any questions, contact Alan Moyer at 963-1456. / VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees receive information on disability benefits and medical records review. To make an appointment or register for any of the workshops featured this month, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via

Air Force Medical Service seeks enlisted commissioning applicants for nurse corps

By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Eligible active-duty enlisted Airmen interested in pursuing a nursing commission have until Feb. 28 to submit their intent to apply, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Jan. 7.

The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers eligible members with an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing and an Air Force commission, said Sandra Bruce, of the AFPC non-line officer management division.

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