Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 7, No. 3
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
February 5, 2016
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Joint Base Charleston and Palmetto Scholars Academy leaders – past and present – participated in the ribbon cutting event opening a new school building at Hunley Park on JB Charleston, S.C., on Jan 23, 2016. The new facility has been a four-year project headed by Stacey Lindbergh, PSA chairman of the board, which began with discussions with former JB Charleston commander Col. Richard McComb. See related story on Page 4.
Palmetto Scholars Academy opens new facility on JB Charleston By Airman 1st Class Thomas Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Palmetto Scholars Academy, an award-winning charter school for gifted and talented children, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 23, 2016, celebrating the opening of a new school building in Hunley Park on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The ceremony marked the culmination of a four-year effort, across various sectors of government, to gain the permissions and funding needed to build on Hunley Park. "Today's ribbon cutting is important to the military families that serve here," said U.S. Air Force Col. Robert K. Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, during his remarks at the ribbon cutting. "It represents more than four years of partnership." When the charter school opened in 2010, PSA was located in a small daycare center on the Naval Weapons Station. Because there was little funding, the school came close to closing several times. "We had a very tough first year, financially," Stacey Lindbergh, PSA chairman of the board, said. "There were several times I thought we were going to have to lock up permanently. If it hadn't been for my mother, a 70-year-old Air Force widow, putting her own house up for sale, I don't think we would have made it." Funding was a constant problem for the PSA faculty and board. "I had gone to several people to try and help us," Lindbergh
said, "but I was getting nowhere." Running out of options, Lindberg thought of approaching the JB Charleston commander, Col. Robert McComb. "Going to Col. McComb was a long shot. I didn't know if it was going to work, but after talking to him, I knew we were going to be successful," Lindbergh said. McComb worked with PSA to establish the new location of the school right across the street from the Air Base. Jeffrey Garrett, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management flight chief, has been working on this project since it started four years ago. "When Col. McComb had found out about this opportunity, he was excited about it from the start," Garrett said. "It was a long process, but in the end, we were able to come to the agreement on the amount of land as well as the land lease itself." On May 1, 2015, PSA held its ground breaking ceremony at Hunley Park, marking the beginning of construction for PSA's new school. The new building took more than eight months to complete and increased the school's space by 30,000 square feet. "If it weren't for Col. McComb," Lindbergh said, "I don't think we would have ever found a new home." Noel Tufts, a ninth grader and a second year student at PSA, is very optimistic about the new facilities. "I'm excited about the new building," Tufts said. "Not only are we getting actual labs and a gym but we're actually getting real classrooms and bathrooms. Everyone is helping pack and move everything from the old building to the new one."
To get the approval for the building, Lindbergh worked with the South Carolina Legislature to introduce and pass the S.C. Military Charter Law, which allows charter schools to designate a portion of the slots in their student body to children of active duty military personnel assigned to military installations that provide land or facilities. "We are saving about 20 percent of our slots for active duty military personnel's children," Lindbergh said. "Being an old military brat myself, I know how important it is for military kids to get a good education as well as have a good environment in which to learn." As the JB Charleston commander, Lyman also expressed his enthusiasm for the new opportunity. "With no degree of overstatement, I believe this school will literally transform the experience of military families who serve here," he said. "It marks a new educational opportunity, right in our back yard." Officially opening its halls on Jan. 29, the new home for PSA provides a more spacious and modern learning center for the children. The new facility allows the students to do science projects in actual science classrooms and experience physical education in a real gym, Tufts said. Additionally, the added space in the school enables more South Carolina gifted and talented student to attend PSA. "The charter school, being an A-rated school, will produce a vital quality educational option for military families and the surrounding community," Garrett said.
MCPO becomes Chief Warrant Officer By Airman 1st Class Thomas Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
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Former Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Roach was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 3 at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C., on January 29, 2016. As a new Chief Warrant Officer 3, Roach is now a fire control officer aboard the USS Eisenhower, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. "I wanted to get commissioned because I wanted to expand my horizons and experience another side of the Navy," said Roach. A Chief Warrant Officer is a subject matter expert in a specific occupational field whose knowledge level is beyond what's expected of a senior enlisted member. Applications are limited to Chief Petty Officer through a Master Chief Petty Officer. However, 1st Class Petty Officers who are eligible to be promoted to Chief Petty Officer also may apply. Capt. Charles Phillip, commanding officer of the Navy Munitions Command Atlantic unit Charleston and Roach's former commander, believes the Chief Warrant Officer program is an important option the Navy has to offer.
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"The Navy Chief Warrant Officer program is an essential commissioning source of the Navy officer corps which provides an unprecedented level of experience and expertise," said Phillip. Roach would have accepted a full commission but there were restrictions preventing him from doing so. "I would've accepted a full commission as a normal officer," Roach said, "but I was past the time limit in my career to commission, so I decided to become a Chief Warrant Officer." Roach still has goals and ambitions he wants to achieve. "I want to qualify as a command duty officer and hopefully make Chief Warrant Officer 5. I would also love to be the officer in charge of the Naval Munitions Command detachment in Crete, Greece," said Roach. While it took a lot of hard work and dedication to become a Master Chief Petty Officer and a Chief Warrant Officer, Roach is able to share his advice on how to succeed. "You want to find out who the best person in your unit is and mold yourself after them and from there you can do anything you want," said Roach. Though Roach is the one who has become a Chief Warrant Officer, he did not do it alone and knows he couldn't have done it without help. "If it weren't for my family, friends and the people I've
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Former MCPO Jason Roach allows his wife, Judy, and his daughter, Samantha Tharas, to pin on his new rank of CWO3 during his commissioning ceremony at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., on Jan. 29, 2016. A CWO is a subject matter expert in a specific occupational field whose knowledge level is beyond what’s expected of senior enlisted members in the same field.
served with who pushed me to where I am today," Roach said, "I wouldn't have been able to make it this far." See Chief Warrant Officer, Page 2
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Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot
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What women should know about cervical cancer By Tammy Gray, nurse educator and director Naval Health Clinic Charleston Health and Wellness Program
Cervical cancer is often called the "silent killer" because women with early stage cervical cancer typically have no symptoms. It is not until the cancer spreads and becomes invasive that symptoms present themselves. By this time, it is usually too late. The good news is, because women are being more proactive and undergoing screening for the disease, the number of deaths from cervical cancer in the past 40 years has decreased significantly, according to the American Cancer Society. However, more than 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. last year and 4,030 women died as a result of the disease, suggesting that there is still more we need to do to combat cervical cancer. The most important measure a woman can take to prevent cervical cancer is to have regular Pap screening tests beginning at age 21 and continuing until 65. If normal, a Pap screening test should be done every three
years. Women 30 years old or older should also get tested for HPV, the Human Papilloma Virus (just one of the causes of cervical cancer), along with a Pap smear, every five years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that eight million women who should be getting regular cervical cancer screenings are not doing so. An estimated 93 percent of the diagnosed cases of cervical cancer could have been prevented with a single Pap screening test, according to the Tammy Gray, nurse educator American Cancer society. and director of Naval Health Clinic Women can be their own best advocates Charleston Health and Wellness Program by asking their clinical care providers to schedule Pap tests. Scheduling a Pap test is easy and can be life-saving.
Chief Warrant Officer continued from Page 1 The application process to become a Chief Warrant Officer is easy. It's getting selected that's the hard part. "It's a very easy process, actually," Roach said. "You just go onto the Navy website, download the application, submit it and present all of your awards and evaluations. Then it becomes a competitive process. A board reviews the application and selects the people they want to commission to Chief Warrant Officer." Roach's former commanding officer had high praise for the new Chief Warrant Officer. "Chief Warrant Officer Roach is one of the most highly professional, extremely talented, motivated, and passionate Sailors I've ever seen," Phillip said, "And he is the finest senior enlisted advisor I have ever served with."
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(From left to right) Navy Captain Charles Phillip, Naval Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston commander, presents the document promoting former Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Roach to CWO3 at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station, S.C., on Jan. 29, 2016. Roach’s next duty station is aboard the USS Eisenhower, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
TRICARE Pharmacy copays change February 1, 2016 By 628th Medical Operations Squadron
Military pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery will remain the lowest cost pharmacy option for TRICARE beneficiaries when some TRICARE pharmacy copays change in 2016. On Feb 1, 2016, most copays for prescription drugs at Home Delivery and retail network pharmacies increased slightly. The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) required TRICARE to change its prescription copays. All drugs at military pharmacies, and generic drugs through Home Delivery, are still available at no cost to beneficiaries. Copays for brand name drugs through Home Delivery increase from $16 to $20, for up to a
90-day supply. At retail pharmacies, generic drug copays go from $8 to $10 and brand name drug copays go from $20 to $24 dollars, for up to a 30-day supply. Copays for non-formulary drugs and for drugs at non-network pharmacies will also change. Beneficiaries can save up to $208 in 2016 for each brand name prescription drug they switch from retail pharmacy to Home Delivery. Home Delivery offers safe and convenient delivery of your prescription drugs right to your mailbox. To see the new TRICARE pharmacy copays, learn more about the TRICARE Pharmacy benefit, or move your prescription to Home Delivery, visit www.tricare.mil/pharmacy.
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Civil Air Patrol: Then and Now
Story and photos by Senior Airman Clayton Cupit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Dating back to the 1930's, hundreds of thousands of volunteers lobbied for the establishment of an organization made of civilians who wanted to make a difference and help defend their nation. Thus, a week prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Civil Air Patrol had been born. According to the Civil Air Patrol website, volunteers flooded to America's call for national service through accepting critical wartime missions. Serving through the Army Air Corps, CAP members logged more than 500,000 flying hours and managed to save hundreds of aircraft crash victims over the course of World War II. When the war ended, CAP saw an opportunity to continue providing their services to their country. A few years down the road, President Harry Truman signed a law establishing CAP as a nonprofit organization. A couple years later, Congress passed a law stating CAP as the auxiliary of the newly born U.S. Air Force. In late August 2015, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary was labeled as the newest member of the Air Force's Total Force, which consists of active-duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, along with Air Force retired military and civilian employees. "Three primary mission areas were set forth at the time of CAP's creation," said Capt. Steve Hyland, CAP commander on JB Charleston. "We focus on aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services."
CAP's Three Primary Missions: Aerospace Education CAP's aerospace education mainly focuses on their CAP
members, but they also have an audience in the general public as well. "The programs ensure that all CAP members (seniors and cadets) have an appreciation for and knowledge of aerospace issues," said Hyland. "To advance within the organization, members are required to participate in the educational program."
Cadet Programs "While there are many youth oriented programs in America today," said Hyland. "CAP's cadet program is unique in that it uses aviation as a cornerstone." Young people aged 12 to 21 have the possibility to be introduced to aviation through CAP's cadet program. Cadet Colonel Tyler Hoover, Civil Air Patrol, explains a callback Through this program, cadets have the ability to process to other cadets during a field training exercise Jan. 9, progress at their own pace in aerospace education, lead- 2016, on James Island, S.C. The callback process is the means for ership training and physical fitness programs. cadets and seniors to stay in touch with their team while on "CAP's cadet programs and aerospace education pro- search-and-rescue missions. The process ensures accountability grams have introduced numerous cadets to STEM sub- and accuracy of important information passed from caller to caller. jects and character development," said Hyland. "Additionally, many CAP cadets eventually move on to attend said Hyland. "CAP provides aerial support to the base by flying low service academies or universities on ROTC scholarships." level training routes looking for and documenting uncharted obstacles, such as cell towers," said Hyland. Emergency Services The local CAP chapter originally began as Coastal Patrol CAP continues to save lives through a plethora of emergency-services and operational missions. CAP flies more than Squadron 8 which stood up in May 1941. As the program 85 percent of all search-and-rescue missions under the direc- evolved over the years, the local chapter was changed to tion of Air Force Rescue Coordination Center located in Squadron 056, SC Wing, Mid-East Region. a"While the name may have changed, the squadron has Tyndall Air Force Base, Fl. CAP members have been saving maintained continuous operation for 74 years," said Hyland. approximately 75-100 people each year. "CAP also has a hand in disaster relief, humanitarian serv- "We're proud partners of JB Charleston and are always comices, Air Force support and counterdrug operations as well," mitted to the mission here."
Senior Maj. Barry Feinstein, Civil Air Patrol, uses a device to locate a simulated downed aircraft Jan. 9, 2016, on James Island, S.C. Perhaps best known for their search-and-rescue efforts, CAP flies more than 85 percent of all federal inland Senior Maj. Feinstein instructs a class of CAP cadets and seniors on search-and-rescue missions directed by the Air Force Rescue land navigation techniques during a field training exercise Jan. 9, 2016, on James Island, S.C. Coordination Center.
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JB CHS NEWS Lowcountry warriors, Join me in congratulating our CES Housing Office! The teams dedication to provide quality housing arrangement to the base has been showcased with an individual AF level award. 2015 Air Force Outstanding Mid-Level Housing Manger - Mr. Gregory Arceneaux This comes just a few weeks after Mr.
Arceneaux was selected as the 2015 Professional Housing Management Association Mid-Level Manger. Again, congratulations to Mr. Arceneaux on his recognition. Well done! V/R, Rob Lyman, Colonel, USAF Commander, Joint Base Charleston
PSA chairman of the board receives "Commander's Public Service Award"
By Capt. Christopher Love Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
bring the PSA, an award-winning charter school for gifted children, onto the base, to provide an educational option for local South Carolina and military children. Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, The Chairman of the Board for Palmetto Scholar's Academy, Stacy Lindbergh, received the "Commander's presented the award during a formal ceremony in front of Public Service Award," a U.S. military honor, during the rib- hundreds of PSA students, family, faculty, JB Charleston bon cutting ceremony for PSA's new facility on Joint Base members and well-wishers. "In the Air Force we have a special award for a citizen's Charleston, S.C., Jan. 23, 2016. Lindbergh received the award for her four-year effort to dedication which significantly improved the conditions for base personnel – and whose service was voluntary, performed as a public service, and motivated by patriotism," Lyman said. "We probably don't give it often enough, but the eligibility criteria seem to be written for Stacy's efforts here." Lindbergh worked with the state legislature to secure the approval and funding to build PSA's new facility on base. This task included passing the South Carolina Military Charter Law, which allows charter schools to "provide priority admission to children of active duty military assigned to military installations that provide land or facilities," according to her award citation. A PSA mother and volunteer, Lindbergh waded through the four-year process to secure the on-base lease. “Efforts like this take the support of many, but they begin – and at their heart are fueled by – the passion of a leader," Colonel Richard McComb, former Joint Base Charleston comLyman said. "In this effort, that has been Stacy Lindbergh." mander, has a section of Palmetto Scholar’s Academy’s new Lindbergh is the first person in recent memory to receive school building dedicated to him in Hunley Park at JB Charleston, S.C., on Jan. 23, 2016. McComb received a plaque to the Commander's Public Service Award at Joint Base honor his efforts to get the new facility built. Charleston.
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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert K. Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, presents the Commander’s Public Service Award to Stacey Lindbergh, Palmetto Scholars Academy Board of Directors Chairman, in recognition of her outstanding public service and commitment to military families at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Lyman presented the award during the a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Palmetto Scholars Academy’s new school building at Hunley Park on Jan. 23, 2016.
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Lt. Col. Markwart takes command of 437th OSS
(From left to right) Colonel Scovill Currin, 437th Operations Group commander, passes command of the 437th Operations Support Squadron to Lt. Col. Todd Markwart at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Feb. 2, 2016. The outgoing 437th OSS commander was Lt. Col. Terry Tyree Jr.
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2015 628th Air Base Wing Annual Awards Winners Gene Sapakoff, sports columnist for the local Post and Courier newspaper, speaks to members of Joint Base Charleston during the 2015 628th Air Base Wing Annual Awards Ceremony Jan. 29, 2016, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Deviating from the normal style of an official annual awards banquet, the 628th ABW took a novel approach. Instead of a formal setting, the ‘represent your team’ theme was adopted where guests wore their favorite team jerseys and jeans. While the event was out of the ordinary, the goal of the awards banquet was still the same, which was to congratulate all of the nominees and award winners for their work in 2015. Members of Joint Base Charleston celebrate during the 628th Air Base Wing Annual Awards pregame party Jan. 29, 2016, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.
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(Left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and Col. Rob Lyman, JB Charleston commander, pose for a group photo with the 2015 628th ABW Annual Award Winners Jan. 29, 2016, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The winners (wearing the red jerseys from left to right) were PO2 Victor Nyarko (Junior Sailor of the Year) from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, PO3 Edward Dingle (Blue Jacket of the Year) from the 628th Force Support Squadron , PO1 Joseph Blacka (Sailor of the Year) from the 628th Security Forces Squadron, Senior Airman Christopher Heflin (Honor Guard Member of the Year) from the 437th Maintenance Squadron, Mrs. Kelly Brainard (Key Spouse of the Year) from the 628th SFS, Capt. Jonathan Blount (CGO of the Year) from the 628th SFS, Mrs. Michaela Judge (Civ Cat II of the Year) from the 628th ABW Public Affairs office, Master Sgt. Travis Heath (First Sergeant of the Year) from the 628th CES, Tech. Sgt. Renae Pittman (NCO of the Year) from the 628th PA office, accepting for Mrs. Sheila Reed (Civ Cat I of the Year) from the 628th Comptroller Squadron is Maj. Samual Shimp, 628th CPTS commander, Airman 1st Class Leesel Lewis (Airman of the Year) from the 628th CPTS and Mr. Halbert Smart (Volunteer of the Year) from the 628th Medical Group.
Airman 1st Class Leesel Lewis, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, runs down the red carpet during the 2015 628th Air Base Wing Annual Awards Ceremony Jan. 29, 2016, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.
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S.C. Military Youth of the Year shares experiences By Dorian Holnes 2015 S.C. Military Youth of the Year
Fighting over whose turn it was on GameCube, basketball games on hardwood gym floors and, most important of all, snack time. These are times I shared inside the Youth Center and that I cherish the most from my childhood. From training wheels to a big boy bike, from the first day of elementary school to the first day of high school, Youth Programs have been one of the only consistent things in my ever changing life as a military dependent. Air Force Youth Programs are more than just a place to send kids while parents are at work or deployed; they are more than just another after school program. They are built with structures, ceilings and a foundation but they truly create structure and a great foundation within a person. Youth Programs staff taught me how to become a leader. They showed me all of the potential I had within myself and how to flourish with my talents. Childhood is a difficult time. I can remember times when I honestly couldn't see what my purpose in life was but they have shown me that I matter.
The staff have shown me that my ideas and thoughts are heard and are important, which is something I feel that every youth and teen needs. The youth need someone to believe in them and the staff at Youth Programs fills that spot. As cliché as it sounds, they are truly a second home, full of familiar faces that becomes family over time. My special bond with the Youth Center heightened when my teen advisor recommended me to become a part of the Air Force Teen Council. As part of the Council, I have been given an amount of responsibility that I never experienced before in my life. I am currently serving my second term on the Air Force Teen Council and I cannot express what a marvelous experience it has been. The fact that I represent almost a million military youth is just flabbergasting to me! The Air Force Teen Council has greatly assisted me in overcoming many of my personal challenges. Prior to becoming active in the council, I was a shy, awkward, 14 year old who did not seem to fit in. Programs like the Youth Center and participating in Air Force Teen Council broke me out of that shell. Briefing four-star generals, orchestrating programs for thousands of teens around the
world and establishing lifelong connections are just a small sample of things I have been able to accomplish because of the council and participating in Youth Programs. The staff at the Youth Center carried me out of a lingering feeling of not belonging, my anxiety Dorian Holnes towards public speaking and they showed me the many opportunities and directions I could go with my life. I have a passion for cinematography now. I may have never found this if it was not for Youth Programs. After participating in various technology camps at the club, I realized that it is something that I would enjoy doing for the rest of my life. The Youth Center has been a guiding light in my overall development and that is something that I can only hope to give to youth like me as the National Youth of the Year.
Naval Health Clinic Charleston Military Saves Campaign encourages heart-healthy lifestyles signing at JB Charleston
By Tammy Gray and Linda Washington Naval Health Clinic Charleston
By the time you finish reading this article, 10 Americans will have had a heart attack - one person every 43 seconds; seven Americans will have died from a heart disease-related event - one person per minute. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every year, about 735,000 Americans die from heart disease, which includes strokes, heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases. The basic function of the heart is to pump oxygenated blood through vessels that provide nutrients to our cells. Heart disease occurs when coronary arteries are blocked, narrowed or hardened due to plaque buildup. Plaque is the accumulation of fat and cholesterol on the inner wall of an artery. Factors such as age, gender, heredity and race can contribute to heart disease and are uncontrollable. Excess weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, a sedentary lifestyle and smoking are also factors but can be controlled. Two ways to fight heart disease and maintain a healthy heart are to have a balanced diet and an active lifestyle. Making just a few lifestyle changes can have long-term benefits for a person's health and their heart. Diets should consist of a variety of foods that are nutrient-rich, meaning foods with minerals, proteins, whole grains and other nutrients. Nutrient-rich foods are also lower
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Caught dirty-handed
By Tech. Sgt. Tiffany York 628 AMDS/SGPM
Effective hand hygiene is critical in the defense against the spread of many illnesses including the common cold and flu. However, the sad reality is many people do not wash their hands adequately or frequently enough. As a nation, we are caught "dirty-handed" when it comes to our hand washing habits. Studies show one in five people don't wash their hands and of those that do "wash" only 30% use soap, the remaining 70% just use water. The result is fecal matter and other illness-causing germs remain on our hands spreading to everything and everyone we touch. To keep germs and infections at a minimum, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges individuals to increase the frequency of hand washing and provides details on how improve hand hygiene techniques. Below are five simple yet effective steps to hand washing: Step 1. Wet your hands with clean water and apply soap Step 2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails Step 3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Sing the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice Step 4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water Step 5. Dry your hands using a clean paper towel or air dry them Washing with soap and water is the best way to reduce the number of germs on your hands. If soap and water are unavailable, it is okay to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the
number of germs on hands in some situations but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs. The majority of Americans understand effective hand washing techniques can prevent the spread of germs but they may not fully understand when to wash. According to the CDC, on average, one person can come into contact with 300 surfaces exposing them to more than 840,000 germs every 30 minutes. This is proof some people aren't washing their hands regularly and is another reason why we should wash our hands more often. The activities listed below are some examples of when hand washing is recommended: • Before, during, and after preparing food • Before eating • Before and after caring for someone who is sick • Before and after treating a cut or wound • After using the restroom • After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the restroom • After blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing • After touching a pet, pet food/treats or animal waste • After touching garbage Remember, by practicing good hand hygiene, you are protecting yourself, your family and others around you. Don't get caught "dirty handed." Wash your hands regularly! For more information please contact Public Health at 843-963-6958 or visit www.CDC.gov/handwashing/.
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SAPR Corner Air Base Victim Advocates CIV Christine Adcox - 628th WSA, SARC TSgt Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRS SrA Janelle Allen - 628th ABW SSgt Rachel Bublitz - 628th LRS TSgt Dana Alderete - 437th MXS SrA Patvia Brice - 628th LRS TSgt Tarha Burchell - 628th CONS TSgt Shawna Drivers - 628th OSS TSgt Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDSS SrA Marian Magtoto - 628th CS TSgt Toccara Evans - 628th LRS
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NWS Charleston Victim Advocates STS2 Jamell Brown - NAVCONBRIG CS2 Danyel Coleman - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Jenia McCallop - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Mark Nash - NAVCONBRIG OS1 Anthony Strowder - NAVCONBRIG AO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIG RP1 Tina Clevenger - NSA SH3 Ed Dingle - NSA MA 2 Justin Roberts - NSA MA1 Jessica Thurber - NSA HM3 Laquisha Byrd - NHCC HM2 Michelle Coltrane - NHCC HM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCC HN Melissa King - NHCC HM1 Marvin Mamaril - NHCC MM3 Rachel Martinez - NHCC HM3 Choloe Wyatt - NHCC MMCS Brett Baldwin - NNPTC ETC Clair Dopson - NNPTC MMC Erika Dopson - NNPTC MC3 John Haynes - NNPTC ENS Elizabeth Hoerner - NNPTC STS2 Jonathan Martinez - NNPTC MC3 Jason Pastrick - NNPTC ET2 Mason Anzlovar - NPTU EM1 Perry Ball - NPTU
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Chaplain’s Corner Learning success within difficulty
By Norman Jones, Capt, Chaplain, IMA 628th Air Base Wing
Resilience is often used in the context of returning to a new normal after a life changing event. What happens when the event so transforms our life that the new normal redefines us? Helen Keller was born with sight and hearing, both were lost to severe illness before she turned two. However she was the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, and became a worldfamous speaker and author. “Character cannot be developed in ease and
quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” ~ Helen Keller “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” ~ Helen Keller “We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.” ~ Helen Keller Character development occurs through opportunities in difficulties. You can keep going. You can overcome! All can use Helen Keller’s example and words to work through challenges in their own lives.
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'Minnesota Nice’ makes wounded Airman feel at home
Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette Olivares 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
ST. PAUL, Minn. – During a 2013 deployment in Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Taylor Savage was in a vehicle hit by an improvised explosive device. She suffered extensive life-threatening injuries and has undergone multiple surgeries. She arrived in Minnesota last fall for the reconstruction of her pelvis at Hennepin County Medical Center. Savage and her mother stayed at the hospital several weeks before moving to a hotel near the Mall of America to recover from the surgery before being cleared to leave Minnesota. Minnesota military members and Minnesotans around the metro took it upon themselves to make this wounded Airman feel at home during her recovery. “I had the opportunity to visit with Savage and her mom just before Christmas and witnessed the outpouring of generous donations and support from around the Twin Cities,” said Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Wilkinson, Airman and Family Readiness Program manager at the 133rd Airlift Wing. The family received dozens of donations, gifts and other items that made them feel a little more comfortable during recovering while away from home. “After many individuals heard of her story, they rallied and helped this family feel at home while being away from home dur-
ing the holidays,” said Wilkinson. “Both mom and Taylor have expressed to me their deepest appreciation for the people of Minn. [sic] and have said numerous times that they have never been treated so well during this terrible ordeal as they have in Minn. [sic]. She received magnificent medical care at Hennepin Country Medical Center and they are both overwhelmingly astounded by the generosity of the people here.” The greatest act of the generosity came from metro Minnesota military members when Savage was scheduled to leave. The 133rd Operations Group, 210th Civil Engineers, 109th Aeromedical Squadron, 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and other key leadership at the 133rd Airlift Wing stepped up to help get this airman back home to South Carolina. Savage and her mom needed assistance transporting her from the hotel to the aircraft when she leaves Minnesota, because an important issue is that she has to be transported by litter. Members throughout the 133rd Airlift Wing teamed up together to help pack her things, transport her and her belongings, and get her on a flight back home; to include a traditional member of the 133rd Airlift Wing who works at North Memorial full-time stepped up and volunteered with a co-worker to provide transportation via ambulance for Savage and her mom. “She is one of the most resilient people I have ever met,” said Chief Steven Randall, 133rd Communication Flight chief and also a patient who underwent surgery like Taylor by the same
doctor. “I know she was in good hands, and I wanted her to see me that in just a few more months she can be up and walking around like I am.” Taylor is originally from 628th Medical Group and was deployed with the Army as a first responder. She returned to Scott Air Force Base for continued care and to be closer to her family. Medical personnel from the 133rd Airlift Wing and North Memorial Hospital work together to load Staff Sgt. Taylor Savage to return flight to Scott Air Force Base Jan. 27, 2016. Savage and her mom needed assistance going from the hotel to the aircraft when she left Minnesota because she has to be transported by litter. Members throughout the 133rd Airlift Wing teamed up to help pack her things, transport her and her belongings and get her on a flight back home.
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February 8-12 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: Feb 8-12, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space-available-basis. February 9 / Troops to Teachers: Feb 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a new teaching career. February 11 / 10 Steps To Financial Stability And Success: Feb. 11, 8 - 9:30 a.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. February 15 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: Feb 3 or 15, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend. February 16 / My New Space: Feb. 16, 3 - 4:30 p.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success. February 17 / Break The Cycle Of Living Pay-Check To Pay-Check: Feb. 17, 8 - 10 a.m. Do you find yourself waiting anxiously to get paid because you’ve run out of money too soon? Learn how to break the
cycle and live beyond next paycheck. / Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston: Feb. 17, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast- paced intro to JB Charleston. Meet other spouses and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! February 23 / PCS-Moving Made Easy: Feb. 23, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly. February 23-25 / Is your TSP doing all it can? : Feb. 23, 8 - 9:30 a.m.; or Feb 24, 1 - 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 25, 8 - 9:30 a.m. Learn how to get the most out of your TSP! February 23-26 / Ditch Debt & Start Saving: Feb. 23, 3 - 4:30 p.m.; or Feb. 24, 8 - 9:30 a.m.; or Feb. 25, 8 - 9:30 a.m.; or Feb. 26, 8 - 9:30 a.m. Learn how to finally get out of debt and start saving!
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February 8 and 22 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: Feb. 8 and 22, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 0800-0930, the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. February 10 / Learning To Talk To Your Partner vs. At Your Partner: Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Learn how to communicate effectively with your partner. Words can help build a relationship or destroy the foundations of your relationship. / Building Better Credit Webinar: Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m. - noon. Gain some quick tips and suggestions to build better credit! February 18 / Smooth Move: Feb. 18, 9 a.m. - noon. Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. Orders are not required to attend. / Think. Save. Plan. (Part I): Feb. 18, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Two part series discussing Thrift Savings Plan and Retirement options. February 22 / Home Selling: Feb. 22, 2:30 - 4 p.m. Join this workshop to gain the tools you may need to successfully sell your property.
February 24 / Identifying & Addressing Emotional Hot Buttons/Triggers: Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. - noon. We all have emotional triggers. Learn to manage yours. This course will increase the knowledge of accountability for managing your emotions. You will leave empowered to over-ride emotion based thinking with informed reasoning. February 25 / Think. Save. Plan. (Part II): Feb. 25, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Join us for further discussion of additional retirement and savings options. February 29 / 5 Steps To True Time Management: Feb. 29, 10:30 a.m - noon. Join us and take away 5 easy steps to manage yourself within the time you have, and get more done than you thought you could!
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