Feb. 3 - 16, 2017 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) by Diggle Publishing Company

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 8, No. 3

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

February 3, 2017

NHCC corpsmen have global impact U.S. Navy photo / Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kimberly Clifford

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Anthony Salazar, assigned to Naval Health Clinic Charleston, hands out treats to children in a Colombian village. As a member of the Construction Engagement Team, HM3 Salazar was in Colombia building a latrine for the Cabildo Indigena Zenu community during Southern Partnership Station 2016 (SPS-16). SPS-16 is an annual series of U.S. Navy deployments, fostering a lasting relationship with the people of Central and South America through exercises, operations and community relation projects. See the story on Page 3.

INSIDE

DFAC

Facility to close for 10 months See page 4

MIDDLE EAST

C-17s answer the call in Afghanistan See page 6

TAX TIME

Making the move to the 21st century See page 7

Next Issue of the Patriot: February 17, 2017

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Base hosts tour establishing local security partnership

Story and photo by Airman Joshua Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Joint Base Charleston leadership hosted a base tour for Hanahan city security officials Jan. 25. As a part of the tour, a new memorandum of understanding was ratified dictating jurisdictional and coordinated response between the base and the neighboring community. “We're all part of the same community with the same goal of maintaining law, order and security in our community,” said Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Clouse, 628th Security Forces commander. “The better connected we are, the better we'll know how we can support each other.” The relationship supplements both Joint Base Charleston and Hanahan by opening up communication opportunities not previously available to either department. With the relationship in place, incidents and operations can be responded to with a maximized sense of assurance. “Laying the groundwork for this relationship is beneficial for training, security and future opportunities to use resources to make a difference,” said Dennis Turner, Hanahan Chief of Police, “The important thing is that we have a working relationship.” The tour began with base leadership providing a Joint Base Charleston mission brief. The presentation gave Hanahan officials a better understanding of the base’s rapid global response capabilities.

Lt. Col. Robert Clouse, right, 628th Security Forces Squadron commander, and Chief Master at Arms Joseph Blacka accompany Joseph Bowers, left, Hanahan fire chief, on a security forces patrol boat tour of the Cooper River Jan 25. The boat tour was an opportunity to show Hanahan city officials the capabilities of Joint Base Charleston’s security forces. Additionally, as part of the tour, a new memorandum of understanding was ratified dictating jurisdictional and coordinated response between the base and the neighboring community.

“I believe it gave them a better understanding of the type of missions executed by JB Base Charleston,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, 628th base deputy commander. “In the event of emergencies or large scale operations from the base, having this knowledge will enable them in their response efforts.”

The Hanahan city officials also toured the Naval Consolidated Brig and boarded security forces river patrol boats for a tour on the Cooper River. “We take pride in having excellent relationships with all of our local law enforcement agencies,” said Clouse. “It was a pleasure spending the day with the fire and police chiefs.”

Team Charleston Maintainers earn 3rd consecutive Daedalian Trophy

By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – C-17 Globemaster III maintainers of the 437th and 315th Maintenance Groups at Joint Base Charleston have once again demonstrated that they are the cream of the crop after earning the 2016 Clements McMullen Daedalian Trophy for the third year in a row. "Our Total Force Airmen are without a doubt the best in the Air Force. This cohesive team is simply amazing,” said Col. Sharon Johnson, 315th MXG commander. “They care about our mission to fly and fix aircraft and train the next generation of maintainers. They are professional Airmen!” The award citation stated Team Charleston maintainers accomplished superior aircraft maintenance during the period Oct. 1, 2015 through Sept. 30, 2016. As the 18th Air Force Commander’s Airlift Wing of Choice in Air Mobility Command, Team Charleston generated airlift support for contingency and humanitarian operations worldwide utilizing 48 assigned C-17s valued at 10.2 billion dollars, logged 38,000 flying hours, carried 2,200 passengers and 15,019 tons of cargo, and took on 34 percent of Air Mobility Command’s workload.

The award continued by pointing out what makes Team Charleston stand above their peers in their expert support of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 18th Airborne Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division and the 75th Ranger Regiment by successfully airdropping 120,000 personnel and 675,000 pounds of equipment and certifying each unit as 100 percent combat ready.” “As Tanker Airlift Control Center’s most highly utilized C-17 unit, Team Charleston responded impeccably when directed to provide aid to the Nepal earthquake relief efforts, generating 16 missions and 59 Urban Response teams in less than 72 hours, airlifting aid for more than 1.4 million victims,” the citation noted. Team Charleston also successfully executed two historic mission in support of the U.S. President, safeguarding his first ever visit to Hiroshima and the first visit to Cuba in over 88 years. “This award, combined with our wing winning the Fourth Air Force Raincross Trophy really shows the exceptional talent Joint Base Charleston is able to

attract and keep,” Johnson added. “I am beyond blessed to be amongst this talent group!” "Congratulations to the men and women of the 315th and 437th MXGs for their 2016 Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy win," said Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th AW commander. "This accomplishment represents hard work, dedication and exemplary total force integration. I'm proud that the best and most integrated maintenance groups in the Air Force have been recognized." “This honor also shows why the 437 AW/315 AW partnership continues to be model for Total Force Integration relationships--not only in the command but across our Air Force,” said Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th AW commander. “The teamwork, cooperation, and professionalism displayed daily between our teams is an enduring testament why we continued to be recognized as the best.” The Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy, first awarded in 1960, is presented annually to an Air Force unit determined by Headquarters Air Force to have the best weapon system maintenance record for the preceding calendar year.

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Contracts contribute to SPAWAR mission Commentary by Navy Capt. Scott Heller, commander Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Systems Center Atlantic

Association (CDCA) summit in North Charleston. This event provided a venue for government and industry to understand future opportunities and the operational constraints applying to both. Through mutual understanding, we identify opportuJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – nities to reduce the cost of doing business. One universally Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Systems praised portion of the SBIOI was a panel of industry partners Center (SSC) Atlantic provides Information Warfare soluwho were encouraged to help teach our government team what tions for our Navy/Marine Corps team. These solutions their issues are and for our government team to question these ensure command and control, logistics, intelligence, medical senior industry partners as a team. support, air traffic control, satellite and terrestrial communiAdditionally, the most recent SBIOI featured an informacations, networks, air traffic control and cyber offensive and tive session with the Director of the Navy Office of Small defensive solutions, all contributing to the world’s most Business Programs, Emily Harman, and SSC Atlantic's powerful fighting force. Contracts Lead, Steve Harnig. Their ability to help industry Although we have an amazing government civilian and milpredict the future is invaluable in saving industry and governNavy Capt. Scott Heller Commander Officer, SPAWAR itary workforce, there is far more work to accomplish than can ment investment dollars. be done by the 4,100 people assigned to SSC Atlantic. Given Many of our industry partners have worked with us for the amount of work we do, 850 projects in parallel today, it is essential that we years on projects ranging from ForceNet, Information Dominance and now are able to augment our workforce and procure commercially available solu- Information Warfare and cybersecurity. We work hard to be a good partner tions via contractual relationships with our industry partners. In 2016, approx- and to improve our contracting processes. On this front, we have made great imately $2 billion of the $3.2 billion entrusted to SSC Atlantic was spent to strides in the development, execution and administration of various types of acquire 9,500 man years from industry, along with the material to deliver 850 contract actions. We have shifted our focus to “Need By” dates to drive projects on behalf of our national defense team. Six hundred fifty-six million accountability on making timely contract awards. We have improved comdollars were in direct partnerships with small businesses. munication between our acquisition professionals and our Business Primarily a Navy Working Capital Fund Organization, SSC Atlantic relies Portfolios and Integrated Product Teams, and increased awareness of mileon DoD customers paying for our engineering services rather than direct con- stone events required to award actions. This improved upfront planning and gressional appropriations. Since each project is directly tied to customer the establishment of realistic expectations with customers. funding, our workforce is very agile and dynamically allocated to meet cusThe level of collaboration will also be strengthened with the realignment tomer needs. This reduces friction, speeds response time and improves our of contracts personnel to the portfolios. Our progress is noteworthy but we cost awareness. need to continue to focus our collaborative efforts. We are looking at our Last fiscal year, 468 small businesses were leveraged by SSC Atlantic. We enterprise tools and how to keep improving shared situational awareness and exceed the Department of the Navy’s established targets for small business collaboration. We are improving our timely responses to funded purchase usage by a significant margin. All federal agencies are required to set small requests (PRs), how we make modifications and our ability to conduct timely business goals in accordance with the Small Business Act. SSC Atlantic’s tar- First Pass Yield reviews of procurement packages. We will continue to seek get is directing at least 32 percent of total obligated dollars on prime contracts opportunities to make process improvements to increase the overall quality to small business concerns. Our success in consistently exceeding this goal is level of all of contract actions. a result of acquisition planning, meaningful market research to understand Expectations are great as information warfare is on par with other Navy small business capability and minimizing the barriers to entry. warfighting domains such as surface, aviation and submarine warfare. It's an Small businesses are an essential part of our nation’s industrial base and exciting time to work together with our industry partners. As we execute our help America retain its technological superiority. In order to maintain these acquisition process – throughout the planning, solicitation, evaluation, award advantages, SSC Atlantic invests greatly in our relationship with small busi- and post award of contracts – we will continue to strengthen our relationships nesses through focused communication and outreach. One essential element and be more agile and responsive. We are thankful for our industry partners of this outreach and bidirectional communication is our quarterly Small because without them we could not do what we do. Together, we can change Business Industry Outreach Initiative (SBIOI)… the 42nd session was held the world for the better by delivering information warfare solutions to our Dec. 9, 2016 in conjunction with the Charleston Defense Contractors warfighters every day.

A Junior Officer’s reflection on leadership Commentary by U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Fabian A. Lopez Nuclear Power Training Unit

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – While professional organizations require structure and the appointment of leaders within a tiered system to properly function, the daily demonstration of leadership by all personnel is a necessity for success. The first lesson I learned in my short career as a naval officer is: whether you know it, believe it or see it, we are all leaders. The most valuable piece of leadership advice I received during my transition from enlisted to officer was very simple: “Keep a notebook.” It may seem silly but, in this notebook, I keep track of the best quotes, sayings, delivery styles and conversations I’ve had with the people who helped me during my career. When the saying “another tool for your toolbox” is mentioned, my notebook usually gets another entry. Several of the most valuable notes include: “Leaders lead through inspiration and respect.” Be engaged, be active and be involved. Respecting a person’s worth is not a mere leadership tool; it should be a human trait. Treat everyone with dignity and respect at all times. This includes combatting negative, hostile or toxic environments. Focus on building teams and people rather than micromanaging every move. This develops confidence and a more cohesive unit. Make it your mission to instill personal motivation, a sense of teamwork and a willingness to encourage and motivate subordinates and peers.

“Be willing to delegate responsibility, not accountability.” In building confidence and developing a team, it is important to allow individuals to take personal responsibility in carrying out a course of action. Although we are each responsible for our own actions, as a leader, delegation of responsibility does not include a delegation of accountability. “Avoid creating an environment of mistrust.” Always teach the “why” when we do things. Everything we do must be important, whether it teaches a new skill or provides purpose relative to an individual’s future. Sailors perform better if they really know and understand why we do certain things. “Teach pride and preparation.” Everything we do requires planning and execution. An organized unit is an efficient and effective unit. Attention to detail in developing a plan and an orderly, sharp appearance of your area, equipment and uniform while executing your plan all reflect professionalism and breeds mission success. Whether appointed or not, we are all leaders and must seek to develop a “whole person” mentality. We must recognize our strengths and weaknesses and improve our physical, mental and communication skills to put forth our best product. Whether you choose to use some of the “tools” I’ve shared with you or develop your own, we must grow for each other, our unit, our Sailors and our country. Lastly, if we learn from past leadership, grow within the present leadership and plan to be future leaders, we are unstoppable.

628th ABW holds annual awards ceremony

Story and photo by By Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Team Charleston celebrated its gold-medal Airmen and Sailors assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing during the wing's Olympics-themed annual awards ceremony held at the Charleston Club, Jan. 27. Airman of the Year: Staff Sgt. Brittaney Wigginton - 628th Medical Group NCO of the Year: Staff Sgt. Michele Lazurka - 628th Medical Group Senior NCO of the Year: Master Sgt. John Miller - 628th Security Forces Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Year: 2nd Lt. Carla Cimo 628th Contracting Squadron Category I Civilian of the Year: Michael Clever - 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Category II Civilian of the Year: Todd Robb - 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Category III Civilian of the Year: Kathleen Edenborough - 628th Contracting Squadron Honor Guard Member of the Year: Senior Airman Miguel Meraz - 437th Maintenance Squadron

The 628th Air Base Wing annual award winners pose for a photo with base leadership after the Annual Awards ceremony at the Charleston Club, Jan. 27, 2017. These gold-medal Airmen and Sailors were recognized during the Olympicthemed event for their hard work throughout 2016.

First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Timothy Wheelis - 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Volunteer of the Year: Melissa Wood Key Spouse of the Year: Christina Rasmussen Junior Sailor of the Year: Petty Officer 2nd Class William Roberts - 628th Security Forces Squadron Sailor of the Year: Petty Officer 1st Class Margaret Clay - 628th Security Forces Squadron

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The Patriot • Feb. 3 - 16, 2017

NHCC corpsmen have global impact By Kris Patterson Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Sailors assigned to Naval Health Clinic Charleston here are trained and ready to provide world-class care anywhere, any time. Although these Sailors provide medical services to activeduty service members, family members and veterans in a stateof-the art military treatment facility year round, every year, individual Sailors from NHCC also volunteer to serve with joint task forces during peace-time missions around the globe. “It’s a small, yet meaningful way we can give back,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Anton Jordan, a machinist’s mate and purchasing agent for NHCC. Jordan joined the crew of U.S. Naval Ship Mercy (T-AH19) in April, 2016, for a five-month deployment to Southeast Asia in support of Pacific Partnership 2016. USNS Mercy is a hospital on water, where staff provides inpatient and outpatient medical care for host nation citizens. When in port, Pacific Partnership personnel work alongside their counterparts from partnering countries to share knowledge and best practices in disaster response preparedness, humanitarian assistance, medical care and civil-engineering. As a machinist’s mate, Jordan worked on a team providing oxygen for patients during surgeries and ensuring all of the ship’s fixtures and plumbing, such as showers and toilets, functioned properly throughout the deployment. Jordan, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, volunteered to participate in community relations events in Timor Leste, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. “When the ship pulls into port, hundreds of local citizens are waiting for care,” said Jordan. “It feels great to be able to help these people and to show them Americans do care. In turn, they appreciate our help and seem to really enjoy our company.” Petty Officer 1st Class Vanessa Poland, a hospital corpsman, experienced appreciation from citizens of partnering nations first hand while deployed for five months aboard USNS Spearhead (T-EPF-1). “The locals were so welcoming,” said Poland. “We were treated like celebrities.” Poland provided medical support for U.S. military and civilian personnel participating in Africa Partnership Station, an international initiative to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. While deployed on USNS Spearhead, the Carrollton, Texas native traveled to Cameroon, Ghana, Gabon and Senegal. The most surprising and inspiring observation Poland made while visiting each area, she said, was that even though many of the locals she met lacked the resources we have in the United States, all of them were happy. "We get this idea that these people are unhappy in their conditions, considering they don’t have some of the things we

take for granted, like clean water, or infrastructure,” said Poland. “But they’re very appreciative for what they do have and they’re happy.” Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Salazar, another NHCC hospital corpsman who deployed in early fall with Destroyer Squadron 40, participating in Southern Partnership 2016, said his recent deployment afforded him a lesson in gratitude. “It was hard seeing everyone with practically nothing and trying to accept that as the norm,” said Salazar. “It made me grateful for what I have and it inspired me to do more to help.” Salazar provided medical support for U.S. Navy Seabees who worked alongside partner nation engineers in El Salvador and Colombia who were building and renovating community U.S. Navy photo / Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kimberly Clifford and personal hygiene centers. His duties Hospital Corpsman Third Class Anthony Salazar, assigned to Naval Health included ensuring personnel wore safety Clinic Charleston, and Builder Second Class Thomas Rambo, assigned to equipment and stayed hydrated while working Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 133 (NMCB 133), assist with the installain triple-digit temperatures. Additionally he tion of a truss during the framing of a new community center. Both Sailors treated any physical injuries. When he wasn’t are part of the Southern Partnership Station Construction Engagement Team 2016 in Conchagua, El Salvador building the community center as part of working in a medical capacity, he assisted in Southern Partnership Station 2016 (SPS-16). SPS-16 is an annual series of construction. U.S. Navy deployments, fostering a lasting relationship with the people of While Salazar and fellow U.S. service Central and South America through exercises, operations and community members were not permitted to venture out relation projects. into the mainland during certain parts of the deployment, they were able to meet locals in more than 9,000 miles to Vietnam with a team to recover the the areas surrounding their work sites. Some were living in remains of Prisoner’s of War and locate those Missing in homes made of scrap materials with dirt floors. Salazar said Action from the Vietnam War. helping improve the conditions in these communities was one The team’s secondary mission was to assist in the excavaof the most gratifying aspects of deploying. tion of an A-6 Intruder crash site under the direction of an “It’s rewarding knowing you’re trying to improve their archeologist searching for the remains of the pilot and coway of life,” said Salazar. “You’re giving them something we pilot. Although the pilot and co-pilot were never found, have total access to in the U.S. Sometimes we take for granted remains of a U.S. Soldier were recovered by another team. air conditioning, sinks and showers, toilets that flush and a After attending a repatriation ceremony for the Soldier who sewage system.” had been MIA for more than 30 years, Neason said he was Salazar said he was moved by the pride of the locals and humbled by the experience. their leadership who, when the projects were complete, “I felt honored to be a part of it,” said Neason. “We were able devised ways to protect and secure the newly built or refur- to give closure to a family who had waited so long to learn the bished facilities. They also brainstormed ways to put the fate of their loved one. It was surreal knowing after all this time; structures to good use for their communities. this Soldier was finally going home to be laid to rest.” The biggest challenge of the deployment, said Salazar, was Throughout his 20-year career, Neason has rendered emerbeing so far away from his loved ones back home. gency medical treatments, assisted in the prevention and treat“Leaving family for any amount of time is never easy but ment of diseases and injuries, cared for the sick and injured, the duration of this particular deployment and the reason we performed preliminary physical examinations and provided were going didn’t make it too hard,” said Salazar. and taught first aid. Sometimes, shorter deployments are the most profound in He said he knows every time he deploys, there are positives a service member’s career, said Chief Petty Officer William and negatives, regardless of the location, but he also knows Neason, an independent duty corpsman and leading chief the job he performs can be lifesaving … and life changing. petty officer for NHCC Medical Home Port. “I just enjoy the opportunity to travel and experience someThis past fall, Neason, a native of Edna, Texas, deployed thing I will most likely never experience again,” said Neason.

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DFAC to close temporarily for repairs Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – The Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility here is projected to close for 10 months, beginning March 1, while the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron makes repairs. More than 400 Airmen living in base dorms will be affected by repairs being made to the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System, ductwork, electrical work and ceiling and floor tiles. “I’m going to miss the DFAC,” said Airman 1st Class Ashley Gonzalez, 628th Force Support Squadron (FSS) food service apprentice. “My dorm doesn’t have a kitchen so I’ll have to go out to eat a lot, which can get expensive.” While the DFAC is under construction, Airmen residing in the dorms will receive basic allowance for subsistence (BAS) II, approximately $736.58 per month, to offset the additional expense. Those on meal cards who are on leave, TDY or hospitalized will be paid BAS I, approximately $368.00 per month. Dorm residents will receive their first BAS payment March 15. The 628th FSS has been working with other food agencies on base to help prepare them for the influx of customers. The Charleston Club, Rookies Sports Grill, and the Globemaster Grill at the Starlifter Lanes Bowling Center are planning to add popular items from the dining facility to their menus. “It affects everybody,” said 2nd Lt. Ashelyn Tice, 628th FSS services officer. “The Airmen are going to be receiving a relatively large amount of extra money each month. It will be up to friends, other Airmen, supervisors and other leadership alike to ensure their wingmen are making smart choices." A Town Hall Meeting for impacted Airmen and their lead-

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The Patriot • Feb. 3 - 16, 2017

628th MDG goes to nuclear power school

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Members of the 628th Medical Group (MDG) and the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) came together for a joint training session at the Storm Pointe Conference Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 27. Lt. Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, first had the idea to partner with NPTU for training after realizing the impact a small mechanical or safety violation could make for both units. The capstone event concluded a series of eight seminars held by NPTU. The seminars outlined nuclear power safety principles dictated by Adm. Hyman G. Rickover, the first director of Naval Reactors. Rickover delivered the principles in a speech after the Three Mile Island accident in 1979. The accident was a partial nuclear meltdown occurring at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. “NPTU is very regimented in how they run things,” said Capt. Chuck Hutchings, 628th MDG pediatrician. “We try to do the same in the medical field but it doesn't always work out because of different variables with patients.” The 628th MDG's mission is to ensure the health of our joint service personnel, their families and retirees. NPTU provides training for naval and officer enlisted personnel in operations, maintenance and supervision of naval nuclear propul-

sion plants. Although their missions vary, many of the same principles can be applied to both. “To us, a loose screw isn't a big deal, but to them, it’s a safety violation and safety is everything,” said Neese. learning about “After Rickover and some of his principles I thought we could apply them to the medical field.” In the seminars leading up U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Lambert, 628th to the capstone, members of Medical Group commander, gives opening NPTU expanded on comments during a capstone training event at Rickover’s principles for the the Storm Pointe Conference Center on the U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Hutchings, 628th 628th MDG Airmen. The Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. Medical Group (MDG) pediatrician, shares main focus was to follow 27, 2017. During the event members of the learning experiences from training with the prescribed procedures while 628th MDG demonstrated what they learned by Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) during a avoiding avoid life-and- sharing real-world challenges which could capstone training event at the Storm Pointe death situations through have been avoided by following the principles Conference Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 27, 2017. attention to detail. At the NPTU currently uses. capstone event members of the 628th MDG demonstrated “The training started out internally. We’re all proud of what what they learned by sharing challenges which could have we do, and it’s always exciting to be able to share what little we can with others. By having the Medical Group here we been avoided by following Rickover’s principles. “I thought the Medical Group attending the training was a were able to start a working relationship together and great idea,” said Jerry Rolinger, NPTU compliance engineer. strengthen our bond as a Joint Base."

Intel staff sergeant surprised at commander’s call

By Seamus O’Boyle Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – At a recent 437th Airlift Wing Commander’s call, Staff Sergeant Hannah Dye, non-commissioned officer in charge, Special Operations Intelligence Readiness, Operations Support Squadron, received surprising news from an unexpected messenger. The Air Mobility Command’s Chief Master Sergeant, Shelina Frey called to congratulate Dye on her acceptance to the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program – Officer Training School (OTS). “It was embarrassing, in a good way,” Dye said. “I had no idea a decision had been made but I was thrilled,” she added. In 2012, while pursuing her degree at Northeastern State University (NESU) in Oklahoma, Dye attended her brother, Paul’s, graduation from Air Force Basic Training School at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas. “Something from the ceremony stuck with me,” Dye commented. “It brought back memories of wanting to be an astronaut when I was a little girl.” Dye graduated from NESU and applied for OTS but wasn’t accepted. “I still wanted to serve, so I enlisted,” she said. After completing Air Force basic training, she attended technical training school at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas for operations intelligence. Since graduating from tech school Dye has been stationed here in the 437th OSS. She explained, “I really enjoy what I do. I feel like I help keep our aircrew and other teammates safe.” Several months ago, Dye participated in an international exercise, Swift Response 2016, which mainly took place in Europe. While there she had the opportunity to talk with the Col. Jimmy Canlas, commander, 437th Airlift Wing, about her career and her previous application to OTS. Canlas responded, “What are you waiting for? Apply again. I’ll support your efforts.” After returning from the exercise, Dye quickly applied for the Senior Enlisted Commissioning

Program – OTS. “The deadline was close. I submitted my package at the last minute,” she said. “I didn’t know what to expect.” Dye added, “The competition is tough. It begins at the wing level, moves to the numbered Air Force level and, finally, elevates to the AMC level.” Dye’s boss, Lt. Col. Timothy Foster, chief, Special Operations Division describes her this way, "To say Hannah has been a tremendous asset to our program is a dramatic understatement. Her attention to detail, phenomenal attitude, and strong work ethic were instrumental in providing the best intelligence support to our Special Ops crews. She will be greatly missed but I could not be any happier for her as she beings a new chapter in her Air Force career." U.S. Air Force photo / JB Charleston Public Affairs Office Dye isn’t sure where she will be Staff Sgt. Hannah Dye assigned after completing OTS but says she will stay in Intel. “I’ve really enjoyed my time in the Air Force and I will stick with it as long as they let me.” Dye shares the following parting advice for her teammates at JB Charleston, “I think this applies to any goal, job or dream – If you want it badly enough; don’t ever give up.”

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816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron answers the call in the Middle East By Master Sgt. Thomas J. Doscher 18th Air Force

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – United States and Coalition forces in Afghanistan are working to advise, train and assist Afghan security forces across the country. In places like Jalalabad Airfield in the country’s far-eastern Nangarhar Province, they recently called for a shipment of vehicles to support their ongoing work with their Afghan partners. Getting those much-needed vehicles came with a catch. Jalalabad Airfield’s runway is so narrow, the C-130 and C17 Globemaster IIIs are the only AMC aircraft that can land at the airfield. Because of the requirement to bring in multiple vehicles on each sortie, the C-17 was required and they would have to back up and take off in the same direction they flew in. The aircraft would also have to land in the middle of the night and take off again before the sun rose. No problem. The 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron’s C-17 Globemaster crews dropped off the much-needed vehicles Jan. 16, 2017. It took the crew only 70 minutes to land, drop off the cargo, back up and take off again – all on an airfield that hadn’t had a C-17 land on it since 2010. The 816th EAS, based at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, is vital to the Air Force’s efforts to combat terrorism in the Middle East. Those efforts range from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan. “The mission these Airmen do and the contributions they make are huge in the effort to win the war against Daesh while helping our partners build capacity providing security in their own countries,” said Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, 18th Air Force commander. “What they do saves lives, every day, by making sure the right cargo and passengers get where they need to safely and on time.” Although there are multiple mobility forces assigned to AFCENT, the 816th EAS is one of the closest 18th AF assigned units supporting the fight in Iraq and Syria. As the only expeditionary squadron directly reporting to 18th AF, it draws on aircrews and maintainers from every C-17 unit to provide theater-direct delivery to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Put simply, the 816th EAS moves stuff. And as the squadron’s commander, Lt. Col. Steve Anderson, notes, they move a lot of stuff. “We provide professional and safe combat airlift, bringing massive amounts of bullets, bombs, food, water, construction materials, vehicles, passengers, helicopters and other items to the U.S. and Coalition forces via air-land or airdrop mission sets,” he said. “We fly multiple sorties a day, 365 days a year.” In 2016, the squadron flew more than 2,400 missions, moving nearly 102,000 tons of cargo and almost 120,000 passengers. Capt. Andrew Stitt, a C-17 pilot deployed from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, said the capabilities the squadron brings to the fight make the unit essential to U.S. Central Command’s operations. “Some of the places where Coalition forces are located are

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Bean, left, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Wesley Cobb, right, C-17 Globemaster III pilots with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, perform preflight checks at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 23, 2016. The 816th EAS is one of the closest 18th Air Force assigned units supporting the fight in Iraq and Syria. As the only expeditionary squadron directly reporting to 18th AF, it draws on aircrews and maintainers from every C17 unit to provide theater-direct delivery to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

landlocked and do not have channels to obtain the necessary supplies that they need to fight in their region,” Stitt said. “Because we are able to go into those countries with a minimum amount of risk, we are able to directly deliver and fulfill a need for forces to sustain operations.” Brig. Gen. John Williams is the Air Forces Central Director of Mobility Operations. As the senior mobility officer in USCENTCOM's area of responsibility, he advises senior air component leadership on mobility issues. He said the 816th EAS provides a way around some of the transportation challenges forces in the region face. “Ground movement has challenges involving constraints from host nations and nations transited,” he explained. “The squadron can rapidly transport passengers and cargo where it is needed to prosecute the war against Daesh. With the C-17, we can accelerate the movement of cargo due to its payload capacity, and its large cargo compartment transports almost anything.” Tech. Sgt. Jason Fortwengler, 816th EAS instructor airdrop loadmaster, said the squadron has a huge impact, getting munitions to troops fighting against Daesh. “No doubt the impact we have on the mission is great,” he said. “We are moving millions of pounds of cargo and thousands of passengers through the AOR.” Unlike other air units deployed to Al Udeid, the 816th EAS and the 385th Air Expeditionary Group under which it falls, report directly to the 18th AF commander, who maintains operational control of the unit, with detachments spread across the region.

Col. Stephanie Williams, the 385th AEG commander, said the group has varied in size over the years to meet the combatant commander’s requirements. As the primary assigned squadron to the group, the 816th EAS contains detachments at various locations in the Middle East. “The unit fits perfectly into the 18th Air Force mission, especially as the 385th provides an innovative approach to deliver rapid global mobility to the USCENTCOM AOR by providing theater-direct delivery with the C-17,” she said. “The unit is extremely agile in its ability to meet these requirements.” Flexibility, it is often noted, is the key to airpower, and Anderson said the 816th EAS and the C-17s they fly prove it. “We are the nation’s strategic and tactical airlift platform,” he said. “As such, we offer flexibility to the CENTCOM commander that no other asset can. Our most commonly seen mission is providing cargo or passenger transfer from one installation to another. However, in the CENTCOM AOR we also perform airdrop missions, we land on semi-prepared runways in austere locations, and on a moment’s notice we often flex from whatever we were originally tasked to accomplish to an aeromedical mission bringing critically wounded patients from downrange locations to Europe for advanced medical care.” In fact, the squadron moved 113 patients in 2016 alone. But the versatility is not just found in the aircraft. It can also be found in how the squadron is built, which, Anderson said, is unlike any other C-17 squadron in the Air Force. “By design we are a self-reliant combat airlift unit that leverages the skills and abilities of 10 different Air Force Specialty Codes to get the combat mission done,” he said. “By comparison, most C-17 squadrons have a max of five [Air Force Specialty Codes]. Together, we work as one team to successfully tackle the challenges associated with combat airlift every day.” Williams said he hears nothing but good things from commanders about the work the Squadron does in the Middle East. “The 816th is doing a great job every day moving an incredible amount of cargo and people throughout the AOR,” he said. “There is a seemingly endless demand for the work they do, and they do it very well.” Anderson said he couldn’t be prouder of his Airmen. “We work together, we fly together, we fight together, and we laugh together,” he said. “It is an honor and a privilege to command such a fine organization.” Cox said the 816th, in collaboration with AFCENT’s Air Mobility Division and the 618th Air Operations Center, may make the job look easy, but, it’s not. They are performing an amazing operational mission in support of USCENTCOM. “Talking with their commanders and the forces they support, I know how vital the Airmen of the 816th EAS are to the fight,” Cox said. “The Rapid Global Mobility they provide get food, ammunition and reinforcements to troops who need them. They also bring our wounded service members home from the fight quickly and safely. I couldn’t be more proud of them and the work they do.”.

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Base Tax Center transitions to online, self-help system By Staff Sgt. William Haston NCOIC, Civil Law Division, 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – This year, the Joint Base Charleston Tax Center will be making the transition to the 21st century, adapting to current technology while still focusing on direct assistance to those most in need. The Air Base and Weapon Station Legal Offices have prepared a detailed guide for using Military OneSource’s free online software to prepare and file your taxes. The Joint Base Charleston Tax Center will open a modified Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program beginning on 13 February, 2017 for Airmen, their dependents, and retirees who have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $50,000. A VITA/TCE representative will be at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) two days a week to assist with the self-help tax preparation through Military OneSource for active duty, dependents and recent (within last six months) retirees. IRS Free File will be the primary program used to facilitate tax preparation for those members that have been retired for longer than six months. There will also be limited appointments at the Air Base Legal with a volunteer tax preparer for those with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $50,000 who are not able to use Military OneSource, who do not have access to a computer or ability to file through other online providers, or who have other special needs requiring one-on-one assistance. Those appointments will be offered twice a week. For those wishing to use the self-service kiosks at the A&FRC, or need more detailed assistance, please contact the Joint Base Legal Office at 843-963-5502 for more information. With self-help, online tax preparation and filing becoming easier and easier every year, this transition makes sense for the vast majority of those who traditionally receive full tax assis-

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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Ben Armstrong, a Chicago, Illinois native, has served as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate here for one year. Armstrong’s fulltime job is serving as a Navy Second Class Petty Officer working as an electrician’s mate at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU). “I really enjoy being an active member of the

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841st TB, 10th CAB process 900 pieces of equipment for military ops

The 841st Transportation Battalion staged more than 900 pieces of equipment January 25, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The equipment was staged at the transportation core (TC) dock. All pieces were loaded onto the transport ship, ARC Endurance, for shipment to overseas. The on-load is in support of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's participation in Operation Atlantic Resolve 2.0. The 841st TB's mission is to conduct surface deployment and redeployment distribution and water terminal operations in support of the warfighter.

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EVENTS All classes or events are usually held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information or to register, please call A&FRC at 963-4406.

Feb. 6 & 21 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims FEB 6 & 21, from 8:00am-2:00pm, 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. 8 & 9 r Entrepreneur Training Track Two Day Course - FEB 8 & 9, 8:30am-5:00pm. A two-day course offered as an additional TAP workshop for those interested in learning more about the opportunities and challenges of business ownership. It is instructed by subject matter experts and practitioners from the SBA, SBA Resource Partners. Upon completion, partici-

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pants are eligible for an eight-week instructor-led online course. Feb. 8 or 22 r Pre-separation Counseling - FEB 8, from 8:301130am or FEB 22, from 1:00-4:00pm, learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to separating/retiring respectively. Feb. 10 r Key Spouse Training (Initial) - FEB 10, 8:00am4:00pm.Initial training for new Key Spouses; PLEASE BRING appointment letter to class. Feb. 13-17 r Transition GPS Workshop - FEB 13-17, 8:00am4:30pm. Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included. Feb. 15 r Heart Link - FEB 15, 9:00am-2:00pm. Military spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, and benefits/services while making new friends r MFLC Lunch & Learn - FEB 15, from 11:30am12:30pm. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class on “I will be Okay-Recovering From Divorce” Discuss grief/loss, possible physical and emotional reactions to divorce, coping strategies, tips for discussing a divorce with outside parties, techniques for discussing divorce with children, and recommendations for navigating divorce in a healthy way. Feb. 22 r Spouse Intro to JB Charleston - FEB 22, 9:30-11:30am Introduction to JB Charleston to learn about various resources. Get connected! Tour the A&FRC, meet other spouses, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! Feb. 28 r Professionalism Is For Everyone - FEB 28 10:0011:30am. Professionalism is not just for the workplace, it’s for

Life. Come learn the 5 keys to being a true professional and bring Professionalism into every area of your life.

NOTICES r 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 843-963-8224 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. r Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston. Services include annual vaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals. These services are offered for all branches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg., 648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center. They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838. r The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offering a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care! We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower extremity in both walking and running and then make running shoe and injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRICARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 to book an appointment.

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EVENTS All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information and to register for a class, call FFSC at 794-7480.

Feb. 7 or 21 r Resume And Cover Letters - FEB 7 or 21 from 9:0011:00am. Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters. Feb. 8 or 22 r Interviewing For Success - FEB 8 or 22, 9:00 11:00am. Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing! Feb. 9 r Renting Your New Space - FEB 9, 2:30-3:30pm, attend this financial preparedness class to prepare for the expenses of living off base. This class is mandatory for service members moving out of the dorms.

Feb. 9 or 23 r Navigating Federal Employment - FEB 9 or 23 (Thursdays) 9:00-11:00am. Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job! Feb. 13 r Home Buying - FEB 13, 2:00-4:30pm. Learn the techniques and information for getting the best deal on a vehicle. Feb. 13 & 16 r 4 Lenses For Couples (Ws): Two Day Course - FEB 13 & 16, 5:00-6:30pm. Workshop designed to help individuals improve themselves through communication, time management, stress management, organization skills, change management, and informal professional development. Feb. 13 & 27 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims FEB 13 & 27, from 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- Mar. 3 r Transition GPS Workshop - FEB 27-MARCH 3, 8:00am-4:30pm Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included. Feb. 14 r Learning To Talk To Your Partner vs At Your Partner - Feb 14 10:00-11:00am. What has happened to communication in marriages or relationships? Learn how to communicate effectively with your partner. Words can help build a relationship or destroy the foundations of your relationship. 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

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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.

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