Feb. 2 - 15, 2018 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Patriot Vol. 9, No. 3

Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’

February 2, 2018

A-10s visit Joint Base Charleston

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua R. Maund

A-10s assigned to the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, make a pit stop at Joint Base Charleston Jan. 10, 2018. The A-10 is the only Air Force aircraft designed for close air support for ground forces.

Marine embraces MCMAP motto “one mind, any weapon”

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is designed to increase a Marine’s warfighting capability and selfconfidence and is based on the principle every Marine is a rifleman. At the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Training Center here, one Marine instructor trainer is in charge of ensuring approximately 150 U.S. Marine Corps reservists meet the standard.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jake Benson, Detachment 3 Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, is responsible for training approximately 150 U.S. Marine Corps reservists.

“Every drill weekend I get with the reservists who are physically and mentally qualified, have good character, and PME complete, get them in the pit and do combat and sustainment conditioning,” said Benson. “We get some hours in, we log it in the log books and when they complete the required hours I let them test for the next belt.”

The MCMAP belt system consists of five levels with the black belt being the highest level. After Benson earned his black belt he continued to advance, earning an instructors tab. A martial arts instructor qualifies a Marine to teach the MCMAP up to their own belt certification.

“I belted up in five to six years,” said Benson. “I started in 2009 and earned my instructor training tab in 2016. The physical part is challenging, from the combat conditioning to sparring and learning tech-

INSIDE

GEN. EVERHART AMC Commander visits JB Charleston See page 4

AWARDS

628th ABW honors top performers See page 7

SPAWAR

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Benson, left, and Staff Sgt. Justin Golden, both of Detachment 3 Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, practice martial arts techniques during a Marine Martial Arts Program demonstration Jan. 25, at the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station, S.C. The MCMAP is designed to increase a Marine’s warfighting capability and selfconfidence and is based off the principle that every Marine is a rifleman. The MCMAP focuses on the physical, mental and character disciplines essential for a Marine to be successful in the program.

niques, but I underestimated the mental and character disciplines of the program.”

Benson said that he doesn’t qualify a Marine to advance to the next belt on physical prowess alone.

Being mentally strong and having good character is just as important.

“It’s easy to do what’s right when no one is looking,” said Benson. “Not every situation will have someone looking over your shoulder telling you ‘don’t do it, don’t do it, don’t do it.’ The program will help you assess a situation and say, ‘I’m not going to execute this technique because it may hurt the person more than necessary.’ It gets you thinking about how to deal with all situations, not just fighting situations.”

Staff Sgt. Justin Golden, Detachment 3 Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, trained with Benson. Golden said Benson’s knowledge, skills and attitude enhance the MCMAP here.

“Staff Sgt. Benson is an outstanding Marine,” said Golden. “Everything I’ve seen from any Marine who’s attended the Martial Arts Instructor Training Course at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence is at the highest caliber. They’re physically fit and physically demanding. Staff Sgt. Benson is fair and direct, but he’s tough, not afraid to put anybody in their place when it comes to the day-to-day activities,

Leveraging AM technology See page 9

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Golden and Benson practice techniques during a Marine Martial Arts Program demonstration Jan. 25.

especially when we’re doing MCMAP.” Benson said the MCMAP motto, “One mind, any weapon,” effectively describes the program, what it is to be a Marine, and a mindset.

“It’s not just about martial arts, it’s about building character in an individual and making them a better human being … not just physically but mentally,” said Benson. “Whether you’re in a combat situation or you’re out with a Marine, you feel comfortable knowing if you’re put into a situation you can take care of a Marine to your left or right and they can take care of you.”

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JB CHS COMMENTARY

Thank you for a strong 2017 Commentary by U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Nelson 628th Air Base Wing commander

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – It is customary, as each year comes to a close, to reflect on the challenges faced and the successes achieved throughout the year. Before I could share my thoughts about 2017 with you, however, Winter Storm Grayson provided Joint Base Charleston our first challenge of 2018. As always, the entire JB Charleston team responded positively, allowing us to survive the historic snow storm and return to normal operations.

In spite of the unexpectedly hectic start to 2018, I want to pause and take the time to thank the over 20,000 personnel who work on JB Charleston making this base such a special place. This time of year is exciting as annual awards ceremonies occur recognizing the outstanding performers in our units and the results of headquarters-level functional awards begin to roll in. Listing all of the individual and group awards would take up more room that allocated for this commentary, but I would like highlight a few that show our achievements as a base. JB Charleston was named Air Mobility Command’s nominee to the Air Force for the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence

Award, the 628th Air Base Wing received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the 437th Airlift Wing received the Air Force Meritorious Service Award. These awards were made possible because of the tireless efforts and dedication of the entire JB Charleston team.

Throughout 2017, JB Charleston supported daily mission-essential operations, visits from elected officials, senior officers, celebrities, authors, sports figures and foreign dignitaries. Our training and partnerships allowed us to diligently execute our missions both locally and globally through our work in exercises such as: Patriot Sands, JADE HELM, Mobility Guardian, the Large Formation Exercise which incorporated 24 C-17 aircraft, and the 628th Medical Group aiding USCG Sector Charleston during their historic exercise.

Along with our busy training schedule, Mother Nature had plans to test our readiness and resolve as well. As a team we responded to Hurricanes Irma and Maria ensuring not only the safety and functionality of the base, but also reaching out to those more drastically affected by the storms in other parts of the country and the world via airlift and sealift.

In all cases, the JB Charleston team acted decisively with professionalism and compassion and I am proud of and grateful for each of you.

I also want to take the time to acknowledge and thank all those who unselfishly gave of themselves to support the men and women at JB Charleston as U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Nelson they worked to meet its various missions throughout 2017 – without our family members, friends and the Lowcountry community, we couldn’t do the vital job of protecting this nation.

I am certain the challenges, planned and unplanned, will continue as we move further into 2018. With several exercises scheduled to test our installation’s readiness and warfighting capabilities, to the unique events such as the commissioning of the USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and the exciting Air and Space Expo in the months ahead -- I feel confident this year holds a great deal of opportunity and challenges we will tackle together. Again, I thank you for your hard work and dedication in 2017 and ask you to continue your strong performance in 2018.

SPAWAR 2017 year in review Commentary by U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Heller Commanding officer, SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic

rine USS Boise, and at shore units. Hardware and software modernizations included acquiring and/or integrating sensors, communications, weapons, information and control JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – 2017 was anothsystems that enhance mission readiness. er remarkable year for SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) We opened two new buildings on Joint Base Charleston – Atlantic and I’d like to take this opportunity to share some of Naval Weapons Station -- a Cyber Forensics and Data the highlights with our Joint Base Charleston partners.

Recovery Laboratory and the SSC Atlantic’s Cyber Red We have major programs underway around the world Team operations center. We have the Navy’s only internainvolving command, control, communications, computer, tionally accredited digital media Criminal Forensics intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) inteInvestigations lab. Our Red Team, one of only two in the gration, battle systems, navigation, vehicle integration, comNavy, conducts local, remote and wireless systems assessbat operations centers, cybersecurity, radio and satellite sysments and persistence and user-driven attack missions across tems, unmanned systems and other mission-critical systems the Department of Defense Information Network.

U.S. Navy Capt. Scott D. Heller support to the Navy. We deliver these capabilities by acquirImprovements to streamline SSC Atlantic contracting ing and/or integrating sensors, communications, weapons, processes, along with more industry engagement, enabled information and control systems to existing and future Navy and Marine more effective contractor relationships. Technology Exchanges and Industry Corps ships, aircraft, submarines and unmanned systems.

Days helped educate prospective contractors about opportunities in our techAs a Navy Working Capital organization with unlimited contracting nology growth areas such as cloud, data analytics and cyber. In addition to authority and flexible, rapid procurement, our total obligation authority for the annual Charleston Defense Contractors Association Defense Summit, 2017 was more than $2.92 billion. During the year, our team completed 6,103 SSC Atlantic took part in quarterly Small Business Industry Outreach contract actions for more than $1.6B. Initiatives to share information on our contracting performance and strategy, Working across five continents and seven time zones, our team of more forecast future orders and contracts, and answer questions. These engagethan 4,100 civilian and military personnel and approximately 9,000 contrac- ments have helped us consistently exceed our small business contracting tors deliver information warfare solutions to the warfighter. Last year they goals; today, we partner with approximately 407 small businesses to provide completed 1,297 installations, corrected 5,930 CASREPs (reports on faulty integrated, innovative and best-value information warfare solutions. equipment) and resolved 77,745 incident reports. Large-scale Consolidated We wrapped up another successful STEM outreach season, which now Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services installations were performed by involves nearly 400 volunteers and mentors who have invested more than SSC Atlantic teams on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. 17,000 hours and reached more than 16,000 students in robotics teams and Truman, Navy 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney and other programs emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math. Our dock landing ship USS Oak Hill. The CANES Light Off was completed on employees volunteer in other ways in our communities through Adopt-aTruman in less than 120 work days, a schedule milestone unprecedented in Highway, Habitat for Humanity, the Combined Federal Campaign, blood SSC Atlantic history. Truman received a full upgrade, including more than drives, Feds Feed Families, Toys for Tots and Day of Caring, to name a few.

3,400 Local Area Network drops impacting more than 2,700 ship spaces.

You can see these and other highlights from last year in this video: During a six-month shipyard period in Croatia, the systems we installed on https://youtu.be/PQhxpLY1k8U. USS Mount Whitney help extend the life of the 1970s-era ship to 2039.

It’s always good to appreciate our accomplishments, and to contemplate C4ISR modernization was performed on surface ships, including guided the opportunities ahead of us. I look forward to another great year as a part missile destroyer USS Carney and sub-surface units, including attack subma- of our Joint Base Charleston team.

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Commentary by Petty Officer First Class Christina S. Odom Navy Nuclear Propulsion Training Unitc

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – 2017 was another remarkable year for SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic and I’d like to take this opportunity to share some of the highlights with our Joint Base Charleston partners.

We have major programs underway around the world involving command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) integration, battle systems, navigation, vehicle integration, combat operations centers, cybersecurity, radio and satellite systems, unmanned systems and other mission-critical systems support to the Navy. We deliver these capabilities by acquiring and/or integrating sensors, communications, weapons, information and control systems to existing and future Navy and Marine Corps ships, aircraft, submarines and unmanned systems.

As a Navy Working Capital organization with unlimited contracting authority and flexible, rapid procurement, our total obligation authority for 2017 was more than $2.92 billion. During the year, our team completed 6,103 contract actions for more than $1.6B. Working across five continents and seven time zones, our team of more than 4,100 civilian and military personnel and approximately 9,000 contractors deliver information warfare solutions to the warfighter. Last year they completed 1,297 installations, corrected 5,930 CASREPs (reports on faulty equipment) and resolved 77,745 incident

reports. Large-scale Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services installations were performed by SSC Atlantic teams on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, Navy 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney and dock landing ship USS Oak Hill. The CANES Light Off was completed on Truman in less than 120 work days, a schedule milestone unprecedented in SSC Atlantic history. Truman received a full upgrade, including more than 3,400 Local Area Network drops impacting more than 2,700 ship spaces. During a six-month shipyard period in Croatia, the systems we installed on USS Mount Whitney help extend the life of the 1970s-era ship to 2039.

C4ISR modernization was performed on surface ships, including guided missile destroyer USS Carney and sub-surface units, including attack submarine USS Boise, and at shore units.

Hardware and software modernizations included acquiring and/or integrating sensors, communications, weapons, information and control systems that enhance mission readiness.

We opened two new buildings on Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station -- a Cyber Forensics and Data Recovery Laboratory and the SSC Atlantic’s Cyber Red Team operations center.

We have the Navy’s only internationally accredited digital media Criminal Forensics Investigations lab.

Our Red Team, one of only two in the Navy, conducts local, remote and wireless systems assessments and persistence and user-driven attack missions across the Department of Defense Information Network.

Improvements to streamline SSC Atlantic con-

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tracting processes, along with more industry engagement, enabled more effective contractor relationships. Technology Exchanges and Industry Days helped educate prospective contractors about opportunities in our technology growth areas such as cloud, data analytics and cyber. In addition to the annual Charleston Defense Contractors Association Defense Summit, SSC Atlantic took part in quarterly Small Business Industry Outreach Initiatives to share information on our contracting performance and strategy, forecast future orders and contracts, and answer questions. These engagements have helped us consistently exceed our small business contracting goals; today, we partner with approximately 407 small businesses to provide integrated, innovative and best-value information warfare solutions.

We wrapped up another successful STEM outreach season, which now involves nearly 400 volunteers and mentors who have invested more than 17,000 hours and reached more than 16,000 students in robotics teams and other programs emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math. Our employees volunteer in other ways in our communities through Adopt-a-Highway, Habitat for Humanity, the Combined Federal Campaign, blood drives, Feds Feed Families, Toys for Tots and Day of Caring, to name a few.

You can see these and other highlights from last year in this video: https://youtu.be/PQhxpLY1k8U. It’s always good to appreciate our accomplishments, and to contemplate the opportunities ahead of us. I look forward to another great year as a part of our Joint Base Charleston team.

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JB Charleston’s defenders take pride in protecting base populace

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Allison Payne Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – It is the job of security forces to protect, defend and fight in order to enable Air Force, joint and coalition missions. Their motto, ‘defensor fortis’, means ‘defenders of the force’. These Airmen are most commonly seen providing security at base gates day and night, so people don’t always see the behind-the-scenes of the job to fully understand what it takes to fulfill the role of a security forces defender.

“A security forces Airman is someone willing to go the extra mile to help others,” said Airman 1st Class Daniel Shuttleworth, 628th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller. “We must be able to adapt to any circumstance and constantly stay on our toes because in this job you never know what could happen. We also have to be confident in what we’re doing since we make hard decisions people don’t always agree with. It is crucial to be knowledgeable about our job to enforce what is right.”

A major responsibility of security forces is protecting the personnel and property of bases both stateside and overseas.

“People see our security forces Airmen checking ID cards every day,” said 2nd Lt. David Robison, 628th SFS logistics readiness officer in charge.

“They don’t usually see everything else security forces does for the base.

Along with gate guards, we have law enforcement patrols, military working dogs, patrol dogs, combat arms training and maintenance instructors, armorers, plans and programs, investigations and so much more.

Our Airmen have a ton of responsibility coming straight out of technical school and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marino, 628th Security Forces Squadron they carry the responsibility flight sergeant, briefs security forces Airmen during a shift change, which is called a guard mount Jan. 12, 2018, at Joint throughout their security Base Charleston, S.C. The guard mount briefing consists of cur- forces career.”

Security forces Airmen go rent intel information regarding security conditions and trends including prior shift events. through extensive training

Joint Base Charleston honors MLK Jr.'s legacy U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Tenley Long

Senior Airman Ryan Anthony, 628th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, stands the gate, to check people onto base Jan. 12, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Security forces Airmen are also responsible for patrols, working dogs, patrol dogs, combat arms training and maintenance instructors, armorers, plans and programs, investigations and more.

during technical school, which includes learning basic military police functions, law enforcement and directing traffic. They also learn about non-lethal tactics to deter enemies, such as using pepper spray or engaging someone’s pressure points.

“Being able to put my beret on every day has given me a whole new sense of pride,” said Shuttleworth. “My job is extremely important to me because if it wasn’t for us, there wouldn’t be any security for the bases. Everyone would be looking over their shoulders having to worry about their safety. It means a lot to me to be a part of the force which prevents that.”

According to Robison, security forces Airmen obtain a lot of responsibility straight out of technical school. They also have more opportunity for leadership roles at lower ranks because they are a defensive force and share the responsibility of protecting fellow service members and civilians.

“Every single day is different and I love that about this job,” said Robison. “You never know what you’re going to encounter. I wouldn’t give up this career field for any other job.”

An attendee of the Martin Luther King Jr. observance event views information about King at the Joint Base Charleston chapel Jan. 29, 2018. The Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee hosted the event to honor King and his Civil Rights Movement legacy from 1954 to 1968.

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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Chad Ballance, speaks during a Martin Luther King Jr. Observance event at the Air Base Chapel Jan. 29, 2018. Ballance addressed King’s legacy and how it’s still relevant today. The event was hosted by the Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee and included recitations of King’s work by Airmen.

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JB CHS NEWS

AMC commander visits Joint Base Charleston

By Airman 1st Class Joshua Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Gen. Carlton D. Everhart, commander of Air Mobility Command, visited Joint Base Charleston January 16 through 19 to address and learn from the Airmen of the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and their joint mission partners.

Events included an Airmen’s breakfast, a tour of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command and Naval Weapons Station. He also conducted an All Call where he addressed the troops and presented the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award to the 628th ABW and the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award to the 437th AW. “Charleston is an installation I can always depend on,” said Everhart. “It takes a lot of hard work to receive the recognition that you all have as a base.”

The 437th AW was recognized for its critical support of worldwide operations such as Freedom Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. During these evolutions, they airlifted 33 percent of AMC’s C-17 requirements with a 93 percent logistics departure reliability time. Additionally, the 437th AW conducted 12 combat airdrops delivering 907,000 pounds of cargo, which directly supported war-fighters in Iraq and Syria. The 628th ABW was recognized for its support of the Air Force’s largest C-17 wing, NNPTU and the Army’s 841st Transportation Battalion.

These accomplishments showcased AMC’s strategic objectives to execute and sustain rapid global mobility, support the zero-fail nuclear mission, and maintain readiness and sustainment.

“When I come to a base, I like to take the pulse,” said Everhart. “Between all the mission partners at Joint Base U.S. Air Force photo / James Bowman Charleston, I can tell the enerU.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Evan Wright, left, 628th Security Forces Squadron, instructor, discusses the capabilities of the gy is strong here. Charleston, Man-Portable Anti-drone System Kit computer interface with in my opinion, is one of the U.S. Air Force General Carlton D. Everhart, Air Mobility crown jewels of AMC.” Command commander, Jan. 17, 2018.

While at the base, Everhart

AMC commander thanks Joint Base Charleston team U.S. Air Force photos by James Bowman

Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, commander of Air Mobility Command, visited Joint Base Charleston January 16 through 19 to address and learn from the Airmen of the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and their joint mission partners. During the visit, he presented Senior Airman David Weaver, a 628th command post controller, with a coin as a star performer.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal

U.S. Air Force Gen. Carlton D. Everhart, commander of Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base Ill., talks with Joint Base Charleston service members during an all call here Jan. 19.

Everhart visited Mobility Airmen and joint partners from various units at Joint Base Charleston to gain valuable insight into their mission successes along with the challenges they may face while executing rapid global mobility.

met with Airmen of all levels, enlisted and officer. During the Airmen’s Breakfast at the Charleston Club, Airmen were encouraged to voice their perspectives.

“It was good to see a general so open to the suggestions of the junior enlisted,” said Airman 1st Class Samuel Tyler, 628th ABW executive support staff. “It was easier to voice our ideas and opinions because of how personable he is.”

Everhart emphasized the importance of readiness and innovation during his All Call address at the base theater. He shared previous examples of how AMC and its Airmen have prepared for and made imaginative strides to propel global mobility.

Everhart closed his address with a commitment to continue supporting fellow Airmen.

“We are really getting after it in terms of readiness,” said Everhart. “I do my best to make sure you as Airmen have the tools and funding you need to carry out the mission.”

Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, commander of Air Mobility Command, visited Joint Base Charleston January 16 through 19 to address and learn from the Airmen of the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and their joint mission partners. During the visit, he presented U.S. Air Force Capt.

Ricardo Sequeira, a member of the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, with a coin as a star performer. To see photos of other star performers please visit the JB Charleston website and Facebook page.

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Service members compete in memorial hockey game Members of the Charleston Patriots and Charleston Enforcers stand together during the Fourth Annual Deputy Joe Matuskovic Memorial Hockey Game at the North Charleston Coliseum, Jan. 27, 2018. The Charleston Patriots hockey team, comprised of military members and veterans, played against the Charleston Enforcers hockey team, made up of local law enforcement, firefighters and EMS first responders.

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Education center continues to assist members with education goals

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Joint Base Charleston Education and Training Center gives service members and their families the resources to grow their careers and progress toward their education goals.

In 2018, the base Education Center will continue to support active duty members, reservists, guard, dependents and civilians who are pursuing higher education degrees and certifications. The Education Center also assists those attending the Community College of the Air Force along with providing guidance on commissioning programs.

“The power of education is immeasurable,” said Jennifer Beck, Joint Base Charleston Education Services specialist.

“Whether an individual is going to school to enhance their career or simply for the joy of learning and growing, the ability to expand one's perspectives and develop as a person are the greatest gifts education offers.”

The Joint Base Charleston Education and Training center supports active duty members, reservists, guard, dependents and civilians who are pursuing higher education degrees and certifications at JB Charleston, S.C., Jan. 26, 2018. The education center also assists those attending the Community College of the Air Force and provides guidance on commissioning programs.

In Beck’s experience, gram called the Career Skills many service members wait Program. until their enlistment or con“This program in intended to tact is up to use the benefits of allow Airmen to participate in an Military Tuition Assistance internship, apprenticeship or jobwhich gives members $4,500 shadow program within 180-days per year or $250 per semester of retirement or separation,” said credit hour for schools Beck. “While this is a commandaccepting of MilTA. er’s program, the Education “I can't count the number of Center is the first stop to initiate times an Airman has visited the process. I encourage any interthe education center during ested individuals to visit the their final months of service, Education Center for further inforexpressing how they wish they mation.” had taken more advantage of Currently, JB Charleston opertheir MilTA benefit,” said Jennifer Beck works as an Education Services Specialist ates one education center in buildBeck. “Over a 20-year career, at the Education and Training Center, Jan. 26, 2018, Joint ing 221 on the Air Base. With the MilTA can amount to a stag- Base Charleston, S.C. Beck works with other counselors Navy College office on the JB gering $90,000. That is a lot of at the center to assist service members and their families Charleston - Weapon Station closwith resources for their educational and career goals. money to leave on the table. ing, Sailors are encouraged to use Another program Airmen the Navy College Virtual may be overlooking is the Air Force Credentialing Education Center at www.navycollege.navy.mil for assistance Opportunities On-Line program. According to the Air Force with tuition assistance and educational counseling.

Virtual Education Center, the program is a pathway for enlisted “Anyone seeking education opportunities can meet and work Airmen to earn industry recognized professional certifications with counselors along with representatives from Park and licenses. Professional qualifications enhance member’s University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and active-duty work and prepares them to transition to the civilian Southern Illinois University, said Beck. “Each school offers job market after leaving the service. multiple face-to-face classes on base each term.”

“The Air Force COOL program is a life-impacting program If none of the schools on or off base fit a member’s needs, which uses MilTA,” said Beck. “This program can help Airmen the staff at the center can help find other alternatives. who are separating or retiring, positioned to enter careers in the “Attending college may not be for everyone; however, takcivilian sector by earning civilian-recognized credentials. I'd ing just one class per year can make a difference in an individlove to see every Airman take advantage of this program and be ual's personal, academic and professional success,” said Beck. prepared with the qualifications they need for employment.”

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Collaboration helps Community Action Team identify trends

By Airman Helena Owens Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

as funding or policies preventing effective collaboration, the team has the ability to forward the data up the chain JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Community of command for resolution.

Action Team is a group that focuses on collaboration as a tool “When we come together as the colto identify the needs and trends of service members and their lective Community Action Team rather families here. The goal of the Community Action Team is to than individual agencies, we have a build healthy military and family members through partner- greater scope,” said McMeekin. “It ship between agencies on base. helps us get to the heart of issues or The team consists of 15 agencies on base that provide assis- concerns our base may be facing.” tance such as the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Community Action Teams are estabProgram, Equal Opportunity, Alcohol and Drug Abuse lished Air Force wide but the unique Prevention and Treatment program, and many more. The challenge Joint Base Charleston faces Community Action Team also consists of subject matter is its joint structure and environment. experts from various units across the joint base installation.

Since the Community Action Team is “The community action team is really beneficial to the base mandated by the Air Force, it creates population because it provides resources to address all types challenges when determining how to of different needs,” said Dr. Mamie Futrell, SAPR Program support other services. Despite this manager. “Having an action team with all the different agen- challenge, McMeekin encourages U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal cies coming together allows us to address a wide range of other services to use the Community Michelle McMeekin, left, Community Support Coordinator at Joint Base Charleston, issues versus everybody working individually.”

Action Team’s resources and to come S.C., discusses joint base trends identified by the installation’s Community Action Team with unit representatives and leadership here Jan. 26, 2018. The Community Action Collaboration helps the team identify trends and issues to them for guidance. more effectively. The Community Action Team gathers and Joint Base Charleston’s Community Team uses these meetings as an opportunity to inform base leadership on the needs uses the data to develop workshops and classes to address Action Team developed four themes and trends of military members and their families stationed at Joint Base Charleston. concerns found throughout the base population. for this year, to include “Building our “When we come together monthly to talk about the trends Teams,” “Building our Future,” “Building our Communities” Airman, wingman, leader, supervisor, spouse, parent or we are experiencing, we start talking about the costs of the and “Building our Families.” The idea is to focus on one human being,” said McMeekin. “That’s a good day for the programs we are offering,” said Toby Housey, the director of theme per quarter using classes, workshops or events to Community Action Team.” the Equal Opportunity office here. “If they don’t meet needs emphasize those core areas.

If agencies, groups or individuals are interested in getting of the people, they’re unnecessary and are a waste of money.”

“The ultimate success story for the Community Action involved in the monthly meetings and being a representative for Michelle McMeekin, Joint Base Charleston community Team would be a healthy, thriving military community that their agency, they should contact Ms. McMeekin, 843-673-5476, support coordinator, said the main benefit of having a shows resiliency evidenced by our population demonstrating michelle.mcmeekin.1@us.af.mil for more information. Please Community Action Team is to facilitate collaboration between healthy positive behaviors,” said McMeekin. “If 95 percent of visit the link to access a list of dates classes are being offered. agencies at Joint Base Charleston to find common issues with- the population does the right in the base population. If there are issues with resources, such thing, makes the right choice and demonstrates the appropriate behaviors. We want to continue that.”

“We want to help them continue to make good choices,” said McMeekin. “We want to offer opportunities through classes, training, workshops or help that will allow them to develop skills or improve current ones.”

McMeekin said through the resources and help provided the end goal is a better, Maj. Sheontee Frank, right, Joint Base Charleston family advo- more resilient community.

“Ultimately, we want to cacy officer, and Michelle McMeekin, right, Community Support enhance their human perCoordinator at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., share quarterly data gathered by the Community Action Team to joint base leader- formance and potential, ship here Jan. 26, 2018. whether that’s being a good

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628th Air Base Wing presents annual awards

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 628th Air Base Wing recognized their top performers for 2017 during an annual awards ceremony at the Charleston Club, Jan. 26, 2018.

Congratulations to the following annual award winners: Honor Guard Airman of the Year Airman 1st Class Cody Guercio, 628th Mission Support Group

Volunteer of the Year Florence Robinson, 628th Medical Group

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Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Master Sgt. Anime El Iahiai, 628th Medical Group Company Grade Officer of the Year Capt. Willis Brown, 628th Wing Staff Agency Field Grade Officer of the Year Maj. Scott King, 628th Medical Group

Junior Sailor of the Year Petty Officer 2nd Class Ebony Sharpe, 628th Mission Support Group

The annual award winners of the 628th Air Base Wing stand with Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Bench, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander far left, Col. Jeff Nelson, 628th ABW commander, second to left, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th ABW command chief during an annual awards ceremony at the Charleston Club, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 26, 2017. The ceremony was held to recognize and award the best and brightest members from the 628th ABW.

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Strengthening Trusted Care culture in Air Force medicine

By Shireen Bedi Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – On October 26th, 2017, over 130 leaders across various health care organizations gathered to listen to Col. Christian Lyons and Lt. Col. Michael Fea speak on Trusted Care’s aim of positioning the Air Force Medical Service as a high reliability organization. The 2017 Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Leadership Alliance was an opportunity for the AFMS to discuss their partnership with IHI and the goal of fostering a Trusted Care culture.

The AFMS achieves a culture of Trusted Care by placing patients at the center of everything we do to enhance access, quality and safety. Their partnership with IHI aims to improve knowledge, understanding, and application of Trusted Care principles. Through IHI’s Open School program, AFMS is able to provide training to personnel at all levels, bringing Trusted Care principles to life.

“The goal is for Trusted Care to be more than just a program worked in isolation by our leadership,” said Lt. Col. Michael Fea, Deputy Chief of the AFMS Officer Force Development Division. “To improve patient care, every member of the AFMS, from our senior leaders to front-line providers and support staff, has to be problem-solvers every day.”

IHI Open School offers beginner and intermediate on-line classes in leadership engagement, culture of safety, continuous process improvement, and patient centeredness. They guide students through scenarios they might encounter in health care delivery, and outline steps to achieve the desired outcome. This helps students learn to apply Trusted Care principles in their everyday duties.

“The courses provide personal testimonies from people in the health care industry and share strategies, tips for success, and case studies of failure,” said Fea. “We incorporated IHI Open School modules in AFMS Basic Leadership Airman Skills Training and Intermediate Executive Skills courses to enhance training and experiential learning.”

The AFMS added IHI Open School modules to the BLAST program in January 2017, and they are already showing signs of success.

“The initial pilot program involved 42 students, from all seven AFMS Corps,” said Fea. “We targeted new flight commanders, flight chiefs, and flight-level medical directors for

the courses. After completing the IHI modules, we found students were more informed and better equipped to ask engaging questions.”

The IHI partnership is essential to Air Force MTFs becoming higher reliability organizations. In this process, the AFMS is working to address challenges that can get in the way of safe, patient-centered care. Examining how MTFs implement these concepts in real time helps in seeing if they align with the guidance and direction that Trusted Care wants to achieve.

More than 700 Airmen have already signed up for IHI Open School courses. To date, AFMS staff have completed over 3,500 courses and received 98 IHI Basic Certificates in Quality and Safety.

“When it comes to creating a culture of safe, patient-centered care, we have caught up with the private sector,” said Fea. “In some areas we’ve even surpassed them. We find the most success when we drive these concepts home in the early stages of an Airman’s career development. That helps them build behaviors that improve quality, safety, and access to care.”

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The “Trusted Care” badge serves as a reminder for the entire U.S. Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) to provide exemplary patientcentered care at every level. In order to ensure the patient is placed at the center of their care, Trusted Care has teamed up with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to develop an effective training program. Training is aimed at fostering a culture of safety from front-line providers to senior leaders.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year. Active duty service members (ADSMs) should continue to visit military hospitals and clinics for care. ADSMs enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote who don’t live near a military hospital or clinic don’t need a referral when seeking an urgent care visit.

“We wanted our service members’ families and others to have easier access to urgent care,” said Ken Canestrini, acting director, TRICARE Health Plan within the Defense Health Agency. “Beneficiaries can go visit an urgent care center right away anytime they have a need.”

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SSC Atlantic hones additive manufacturing capabilities for Navy applications

By Diane Owens Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Public Affairs

Modifications and rework If products created using traditional manufacturing are not exactly the right form, fit and function, the design must be altered and updated drawings and contracting modification documents are sent to the manufacturer, who must create a new product or modify the existing product. The process may need to be repeated several times before the product is fully functional, and each modification costs time and money.

AM allows for design modification, editing of software drawings and on-site building of modified products at a tremendously lower cost and in less time. New products and replacement parts, often re-engineered to eliminate flaws, increase robustness and reduce the number of connecting pieces, are generally created from low-cost durable plastics. Other materials, such as steel, titanium, bronze, brass, silver, gold, aluminum, wax, metal-infused plastic and rubberized plastic, can also be used as needed.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – A research and development (R&D) scientist at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic wanted to create a compact, energy-harvesting support component not available commercially. He designed the component in computer-aided design (CAD) software and, in a single day, he used additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) to build a prototype of the product at minimal cost. After determining the form, fit and function of the initial prototype needed a few adjustments, he modified the original design and built a second component that met exact requirements.

On board a submarine, a keyboard video mouse switch had a high failure rate due to a substandard button design. Two sets of four buttons continuously broke under daily use on this submarine and in every common submarine radio room in the fleet. To resolve the issue, SSC Atlantic personnel reverse engineered the buttons and built them with a strengthened design using additive manufacturing (AM). After fit testing, they contracted with an outside venU.S. Navy photo / Joe Bullinger dor to manufacture the buttons in a large quantity using a heavy- SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic employee Josh Heller, left, reviews CAD duty polymer. Depot employees then repaired the faulty units and software designs for additive manufacturing while Ryan Wilhite verifies the printer is properly calibrated. By using Additive Manufacturing technology (aka 3D printing), the enhanced buttons were installed to meet fleet requirements.

These are just a few of the ways SSC Atlantic employees lever- SSC Atlantic engineers and scientists can design and create prototypes for new comage AM technology to save time and money throughout the engi- ponents and replacement parts, and enhance and modify existing products. SSC Atlantic develops, acquires and provides life cycle support for command, control, neering lifecycle from research and development through maintecommunications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) nance and sustainment. This innovative technique provides opti- systems, information technology and space capabilities. A leading-edge Navy engimum support to the fleet by putting the best information warfare neering center, SSC Atlantic designs, builds, tests, fields and supports many of the Research and development solutions in the hands of warfighters. finest frontline C4ISR systems in use today, and those being planned for the future.

SSC Atlantic’s science and techSSC Atlantic engineers and scientists use AM to enhance and sustain warfighter capabilities afloat and ashore. They design and create prototypes for new nology (S&T) professionals continuously strive to develop innovative products to support the warfighter and meet customer requirements. Using AM technology, a prototype of the product components and for replacement parts and enhance and modify existing products.

Employees continue to hone their skills by designing unique solutions to resolve critical issues can be built once the design is conceptualized and tested to ensure it meets all constraints.

Additional runs allow the design to be refined and improved. that affect Sailors and those that occur during project work for numerous Navy agencies.

In addition to producing an energy harvesting support component, S&T employees also "Additive manufacturing further enables SSC Atlantic to improve cost, schedule and performance in delivering and sustaining solutions to the warfighter in an environment where change is developed an idea for a spherical-shaped intelligence and surveillance product. They designed constant,” said SSC Atlantic Executive Director Chris Miller. “It fundamentally changes how we the product in two interconnecting pieces, built it in a 3D printer, and placed an embedded system with sensors inside. Providing a prototype to military sponsors is immeasurably more think about manufacturing, enabling us to be more responsive and meet our commitments." effective than presenting a white paper.

Traditional vs. additive manufacturing Pre-production Traditional production processes use subtractive manufacturing: a chunk of raw material AM has also enhanced capabilities in the pre-production phase, which starts with identify(metal, plastic, etc.) is milled using lathes and other equipment to extract pieces, leaving the ing a need for a product and generally ends with creation of a prototype. final product. It often results in substantial material waste.

SSC Atlantic pre-production employees designed and built an AM prototype of a rack required AM builds a product from scratch, in layers, based on a CAD drawing with precise product specifications. The 3D printer build plates are heated so the product adheres to it, and the raw material (gen- by a customer to hold an intercom component. Numerous design iterations were built due to erally one of various types of plastic filament) is heated and flows through tubing where it is com- changing requirements, and the final version of the rack was installed to verify form and fit. pressed and extruded in liquefied form through a nozzle. It is then distributed onto the printer bed in Product specifications were sent to a vendor and the racks were produced in large quantities, sava fine layer and the nozzle oscillates across the build bed continuously until the product is complete. ing a considerable amount of time and money on prototyping. This flexibility would not have been possible with traditional manufacturing methods due to metal fabrication lead times.

Depending on requirements, some plastic materials create rigid products, while others are flexible.

When employees integrate command, control, communication, computers, intelligence, surBecause all products are tacky when completed, they must cool until they harden.

Therefore, designs for some 3D printed objects contain built-in support posts to lift part of the veillance, reconnaissance (C4ISR) equipment in military land vehicles, it often involves object and support it during cooling. The posts are removed when the product hardens and the designing mounting solutions to hold sensitive equipment in place. In Month 201X, the team was tasked with designing a bracket to secure cryptographic equipment in a vehicle. However, connection points are sanded.

Solid 3D products result from numerous passes of layers of material continuously dispersed crypto equipment has security sensibilities and can only be used in a secure lab or signed out across the designated area on the build bed. Infilled 3D printed products have various patterns print- for use under secure conditions.

The team’s solution was to use AM to design and build a full-sized plastic replica of the crypto ed inside, such as honeycombs or triangles. Infill is created by printing a layer of plastic, then inserting a layer of air. Alternating layers of plastic and air, result in open spaces in various patterns. The equipment exterior, and to design and build the bracket to hold it. They were able to test form and percentage of infill affects product weight, strength and print time; infill can also be used for deco- fit, make necessary modifications and complete the project without delay in an open environment.

In other situations, the team must design mounting solutions for commercial off-the-shelf rative purposes. Generally, the higher the percentage of infill, the stronger the product is.

Handles, knobs and other appendages can be included in the basic design, eliminating the products that are not available due to vendor back orders. The team requests a CAD model of the product from the vendor to determine the size, weight, connection layout and mounting interface need to build them separately and connect them after the product is complete.

Although AM can take hours, or even a week, to build a product, it is much faster than patterns. They can then build a full-sized replica to design and build the mount required before researching commercial product availability, creating and submitting contracting documents, the product arrives.

Pre-production employees built and use a system integrated lab (SIL) to analyze and test system soliciting bids, selecting a vendor, sending specs to a manufacturer and waiting for the product equipment for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle. Because components have exposed electrical conto arrive. It is also immensely cheaper. tacts, the team used AM to design and build a 3D safety cover to protect technicians and operators from electrical shocks when reaching around the SIL components. This proved to be an inexpensive solution to a potentially dangerous situation.

Production During the production stage, when raw materials are transformed into a product, SSC Atlantic employees were tasked to design and create a protective case for a specific personal computer. The original case contained 13 interconnecting pieces. The team created a 3D scale model of a case from rugged plastic and designed a hooked Plexiglas top and bottom for it. After the customer approved it, they created a fullsized model built with only two pieces, instead of 13, for approximately $30.

On another occasion, employees needed to improve an existing metal cable support bracket attached to the back of a piece of submarine equipment. The cables continuously sagged and caught on a nearby alert panel, disconnecting the power or damaging the intricate cable assembly. An enhanced design was drawn on a napkin in 30 minutes, input into CAD software in an hour, printed on rugged plastic in a 3D printer in 48 minutes, and fitted and tested with the equipment in 20 minutes. The resulting product confirmed the solution and led to revisions to the metal bracket.

Maintenance and sustainment SSC Atlantic operates a maintenance depot where employees repair current and obsolete circuit boards and equipment used by the fleet and other Navy entities. Maintaining and sustaining equipment entails a considerable amount of reverse engineering. Because repair and maintenance work often uncovers product flaws, AM technology is extremely helpful in duplicating and modifying products to enhance function.

Employees can hand scan an object to generate continuous images or scan it on a rotating bed, which creates a software design for that item.

As part of one project, depot employees were charged to replicate a failed power supply on an obsolete product with components covered in tacky plastic. To buy a comparable new product required a minimum purchase of 10 items at $2,000 each. Rather than incur a $20,000 expense, they painstakingly peeled the plastic potting away with tweezers, redesigned the object and printed new parts on a 3D printer.

They replaced more than 100 components in the product and the modified power supply has never failed.

By combining the expertise of its workforce and AM capabilities, SSC Atlantic continues to move to the next level of repair and redesign needed to keep Navy systems functioning.

Employees are creating rapid prototypes of innovative new products, duplicating existing products inexpensively, and enhancing existing design quickly and easily. By building lighter, cheaper and more effective parts to replace those that are no longer commercially available, SSC Atlantic is putting information warfare solutions in the hands of warfighters quickly, creatively and cost effectively.

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JB CHS NEWS

EVENTS All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg.

755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified.

Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com Feb. 5-9 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

NOTICES The JB Charleston Air Base Housing Management Office (HMO) will be going to reduced operating hours effective 8 Jan 2018. The new Air Base HMO (Bldg 323) hours will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1100 to 1400. When the office is closed, applications will be accepted via lock box outside the housing office. The need to minimize hours is a combination of a reduction in HMO billets Air Force wide and recent civilian vacancies within the HMO. Our housing partners at Hunt Military Communities will maintain regular operating hours. No changes to operating hours are currently projected for our Weapons Station HMO. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 843-963-3860/3868.

Feb. 5 r TSP And You - 3:00pm-4:00pm, learn the ins and outs of investing in the Thrift Savings Plan for BOTH active duty military and civilians.

Feb. 6 r Resume Ready - 7:30am – 4:00pm, stop by anytime during the hours of learn how to build an effective civilian resume, or have their existing resume reviewed to ensure they are resume ready! r My New Space - 8:00am-9:30am, mandatory class for all Dorm residents after they hit the 2 year mark of prior to getting married. Certificates are presented after completion of the class and given to the dorm manager by the Airmen. r PCS Prep - 2:00pm-3:30pm, in conjunction with MPS, this mandatory workshop preps the attendee for orders and provides expert advice from several agencies to help with the relocation. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

Feb. 7 r Budgeting And Credit - 9:30am-11:00am, learn the basics of budgeting and managing your credit for a financially responsible lifestyle! r Interviewing For Success - 10:00am-11:30am, learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

Feb. 8 r Employer Panel - 11:30am-1:00pm, various employers will service on a panel to answer industry and interview related questions, some will potentially be hiring. We encourage all job seekers (active duty military, civilians and spouses) are encouraged to attend. Business professional attire is required and a resume is highly encouraged. r Navigating Federal Employment - 1:00PM – 3:00PM, Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

Feb. 12 r Investment Fluency: Planning For Your Tomorrow Today - 8:00am-9:00am, learn the tools and resources that will allow you to enrich your financial growth while improving your investment fluency!

Feb. 13 r Teaching As A Second Career - 10:00am – 11:30 am, assist active & former military in obtaining teacher certification and employment as teachers in SC. Federally Funded and managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support.

To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication. active & former military in obtaining teacher certification and employment as teachers in SC. Federally Funded and managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support.

Feb. 20 r Resume And Cover Letter - 9:00am-11:00am, learn how to build an effective civilian resume utilizing different formats and how to prepare a compelling cover letter.

Feb. 21 r Interviewing For Success - 9:00am - 11:00am, learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

EVENTS All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg.

755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified.

Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com

Feb. 12 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00am – 1:00pm, a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

Feb. 13 r Teaching As A Second Career - 1:00pm – 2:30pm, assist

Feb. 23 r Navigating Federal Employment - 9:00am – 11:00am, join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

Feb. 26 - Mar. 2 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

Feb. 28 r Professionalism Is For Everyone - 11:00am-12:30pm, professionalism is not just for the workplace but it is for all aspects of life. Come learn the 5 keys to being a true professional and bring professionalism to every area of your life.

NOTICES r CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated

culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. r Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. r Operation Employment: Military and Family Support teams at JB Charleston can help you wiht your job serach, career exploration, resume and more. Resume writing on Tuesdays, Interviewing for Success on Wednesdays and Federal Employment on Thursdays. 0900-1100, Bldg. 708, 224 Jefferson Ave., Weapons Station. Call 843-794-7480. / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

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