02-06-2015 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 6, No. 5

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

Friday, February 6, 2015

Staff Sgt. Cody Swayne loads a Transport Isolation System aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, Jan. 14, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during a training exercise.

Charleston is one of two bases in the United States that has trained with the TIS, a medical pod which provides a way to safely transport patients with infectious diseases.

Swayne is a member of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron.

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Taylor Queen

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi

Capt. Gerald Ubaka, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, helps test and evaluate the Transport Isolation System (TIS) at Joint Base Charleston, Dec. 13, 2014.

Transportation Isolation Systems: Changing the way we do business

By Trisha Gallaway 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force’s ability to provide an aeromedical evacuation to patients with infectious diseases just received a new tool in its toolbox.

General Paul J. Selva, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, publicly introduced the military’s newest capability, the Transport Isolation System, Jan. 23, 2015 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The Transport Isolation System, or TIS, is an asset the Department of Defense can use to safely transport patients with highly contagious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or the Ebola Virus to name a few.

The TIS can be configured to accommodate anywhere from one to eight patients and is roughly the size of a minivan. Two fully configured TIS pods can fit inside the cargo bay of a C17 Globemaster III. In all DoD plans to purchase 25 TIS units; with Joint Base Charleston receiving the first operational unit on Jan. 10, 2015 and the second on Jan. 15, 2015.

Before the TIS could be rolled out, a testing of the system was needed; this is where JB Charleston and its Airmen, both

active-duty and Reserve, come into the picture.

JB Charleston was named as one of two TIS testing sites, with the other being Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the month of December, Airmen from the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing, assisted the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center with developing the ground and flight TIS procedures.

“This was quite a task in that we interfaced with more than 50 team members, across eight various career fields, from six different bases in a very short time frame,” said Maj. Matthew Garcia, 437th Operations Support Squadron pilot and the operations group lead project officer. “When the testing finally kicked off, it was exciting to see everyone come together for a common goal."

According to Maj. Victoria Thomas, 17th Airlift Squadron pilot and operations group project officer, the 437th Airlift Wing was responsible for working closely with the test teams to ensure they had access to whatever they needed to complete the testing.

The 437th AW also acted as the liaison between the test teams and the aircrews flying the testing missions to build diverse test sorties.

“From extra testing to working long weekend days, the air-

crew and the test teams’ flexibility and drive made the TIS possible,” said Thomas. “JB Charleston provided the equipment and the manpower necessary to make this happen, and now we have modules ready for deployment at a moment’s notice right here in the Lowcountry.”

On the day when the first call comes in that the TIS is needed, the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron will be the unit responsible for getting the TIS mission ready.

Each TIS support team, made up of four Airmen from the 628th AMDS, had to be trained on how to assemble the TIS, from start to finish for flight.

According to Lt. Col. Raymond Clydesdale, 628th AMDS commander, during the TIS training phase the TIS support team was trained on how to configure and deconfigure the TIS along with establishing a plan for the decontamination of the pod.

“It takes approximately one-and-a-half hours to build and configure each pod for loading in the aircraft,” said Staff Sgt. Louis Lough, 628th AMDS NCOIC of the Dental Laboratory and TIS team member. “This includes the time needed to construct the frame for each pod. In moving forward, the frameworks may or may not already be constructed.”

See TIS, Page 4

AF Assistance Fund - Airmen helping Airmen

By Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

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Sunday night, Feb. 8, the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office will kick-off a week-long news campaign called “Night Week.” During this time, a group of photojournalists and broadcasters will pay special tribute to Team Charleston's Nighttime Warriors – the men and women who keep the mission going after hours. We encourage co-workers, friend and family – but especially our Nighttime Warriors! – to view our products and join in the conversation at: www.charleston.af.mil and on the “Joint Base Charleston" Facebook page.

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Giving back is a way of life in the Air Force, and the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which begins Feb. 9, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, is another example of Airmen taking care of Airmen.

The AFAF, which runs by the theme, 'Commitment to Caring,' is made up of four charities, the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village, the Air Force Village and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation.

The AFAS provides emergency assistance to Airmen and their families, sponsors educational assistance programs, and offers base programs to improve Airman and family welfare.

The AFEV and AFV provide a retirement community for the widowed spouses of retired enlisted members and officers.

The LeMay Foundation helps Air Force retirees' widows with grants of assistance to augment incomes which fall below the poverty line.

"There are many great nonprofit organizations in which a donation can help contribute to people going through hard times, but the Air Force Assistance Fund is a way of helping those close to home," said 2nd Lt. Jon Steinagel, 628th Force Support Squadron Installation Personnel Readiness chief and this year's AFAF installation project officer. "The funds go to people who have worn the uniform and sacrificed for our freedoms. They go to our wingmen."

All the money donated to AFAF directly supports Airmen, retirees and their families.

See AF Assistance Fund, Page 4

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Everyone should take time to go off the grid

By Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson 628th Air Base Wing command chief

Recently as I was watching TV, a pizza commercial came on. In the first scene the family is trying to order pizza online and having difficulty so the dad announces, "we're going off the grid." The next scene they are in a cabin in the country carving wood and have given up electronics.

Last week I had the opportunity to take my family to the happiest place on earth. So for this vacation I decided before I left I wanted to "go off the grid." I took my BlackBerry so I could check it on the car ride there and back (safety message - while my wife was driving ... don't text and drive!); however, I locked it in the vehicle once we arrived at the resort. I had my personal cell phone on me but did not answer texts, phone calls or e-mails. I will tell you, it was one of the most relaxing weeks I

mail while on leave. I love the dedicahave had in a long time. tion and it shows their commitment to That is what leave is all the Air Force and their job, but it is conabout. A chance to get trary to the purpose of leave. Again, away, renew and refresh. leave is a chance to relax, refresh and to Yet we can't do that if we come back with renewed energy. I don't are constantly worrying feel you can do that effectively unless about work, checking the you "go off the grid." There may be cerBlackBerry, and respondtain times you are working a big project ing to e-mails or making and have to answer, but a great majority and receiving phone calls of the time it can wait. So let it! about work or other things If you are one of those individuals in life. I see this with Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson who feel like they have to be "plugged higher-level leadership a great deal, but it is creep- 628th Air Base Wing command chief in" while on leave, I challenge you to "go off the grid" next time and truly let ing into lower levels as well. It is not uncommon for me to send an e-mail your mind relax and see the benefits when you to a first sergeant, SNCO or even an NCO, and get return. You will be better for it, your family will an out of office reply that they are on leave, to then enjoy you more and you will be more productive get an e-mail because they are checking their e- when you return.

A new perspective on a challenging day at work

By Jason Axberg 628th Air Base Wing historian

On Feb. 1, 1943, B-17 Flying Fortresses from the 414th Bombardment Squadron left their base near Biskra, an oasis city in the Sahara Desert in north-central Algeria, to continue attacks on German held Mediterranean seaports at Bizerte and Tunis, Tunisia. Among the squadrons B-17s taking part in the mission was one named the All American. This Flying Fortress became the source of the phrase, "Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer," and the 414th Bombardment Squadron's emblem.

As the 414th Bombardment Squadron approached their target, they were set upon by German Messerschmitt fighters. The squadron held their formation and weathered those attacks. Closer to their target, the Germans opened up with anti-aircraft fire. Despite the German fighters and anti-aircraft fire, the All American and the rest of her squadron reached their target and dropped their bombs. As they moved away from the target, German fighters continued to attack the squadron's formation. After a while the attacks seemed to end, but then came the attack that would make the All American famous.

Two German fighters came at the bomber formation. One straight at the nose of the lead B-17 and the other moved to attack the All American, flying next to the lead aircraft. Machinegun fire from the lead B-17 and the All American brought down the German fighter attacking the lead B-17.

However, the second German fighter continued its head-on attack against the All American with guns blazing. As that German fighter got closer, it began a roll to pull down and away from the All American, but it never completed that maneuver. Machinegun fire from the B-17s either killed the

pilot or disabled the German fighter. As it passed the All American, its wing almost completely severed the tail section of the B-17. There was now a three-foot gash that ran diagonally from the bottom of the All American's tail to where the left tail fin would be. The metal around the right tail fin was the only thing keeping the tail section and the rear gunner attached to the aircraft. By some miracle, none of the All American's crew was injured.

Seeing the damage to the All American, the other B-17s reduced their speed and maintained their formation around the stricken Flying Fortress to provide protection against additional German fighter attacks, which luckily never occurred. While the other B-17s moved to protect the All American, her crew donned their parachutes fully expecting to have to abandon the bomber when the tail section finally broke off. Once out of the range of German fighters, the other 414th Bombardment Squadron B-17s moved ahead towards their base leaving the All American alone to hopefully make it back to base. Against long odds, the All American landed safely back at her base, despite missing a rear wheel, the left tail fin, and questionable tail section. Even though the landing stretched the nerves of everyone on the base, the full crew of the All American climbed out on their own, much to the surprise of everyone, including the ambulance crew.

The story of the All American gives us a new perspective on what a truly challenging day at work can be like. So, when your supervisor assigns you another additional duty, you receive a short notice tasking for a large report, your work schedule changes unexpectedly, a simple maintenance check turns into a full equipment overhaul, a last minute change in operations requires a completely rework of a flight plan, take a breath and see that maybe this is not as challenging as you first thought.

Risk assessment - The goal is for zero

By Capt. David Liapis 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – A couple of feet and a half a second. These may seem like insignificant measurements; but when combined with fatigue, a couple of feet almost cost me my career, and that half a second almost ended my life.

There was a time when I was an enlisted aircraft electrical and environmental systems specialist and was part of the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. In the summer of 2008, while I was assigned to work in the support section, my supervisor and I were tasked to move much of the equipment from the 19th AMU hangar to the 12th AMU hangar because of renovation.

We had a tight deadline and the NCO I was working for was determined to complete the task during our shift that night, even if it meant working more than 12 hours. That night wore on and turned into morning and I knew it would not be long before the recently set sun would peak up again over the Chugach Mountains.

Things were going well for the first few hours. I remember gawking at Elmendorf's very first F-22 Raptor that had arrived only days prior as I hauled load after load of pallets and equipment across the hangar floor. I felt privileged to be able to get up

close to this jet named after a Jurassic Park antagonist that all manner of military and civilian men and women of rank and position had been flocking to the base to see in the preceding days.

Then, unexpectedly, I got a closer look than I ever hoped for.

I wasn't sure how I deviated so far off my wellestablished path down the centerline of the hangar.

However, I was sure I saw the half-ton of palletized equipment I was backing into the hangar pass less than a yard from the nose tip of the $150 million pride of the base.

I didn't say a word to anyone about it at the time.

All I could do was imagine what my fate would have been if I had destroyed the pointy end of that beautiful fighter jet. The thought made me sick to my stomach. My line number for staff sergeant – gone. My future in the Air Force – shot.

Can you imagine being "that Airman" who smashed up Elmendorf's first F-22?

If I had still managed to promote and apply for officer training school, I can picture the conversation at the officer accessioning board going something like this: “and next up is a sergeant David Liapis ... wait, I know that name from somewhere. Oh, yeah, he's the guy that cost the Air Force millions of dollars because he was an idiot – next applicant.”

As you might have guessed, fatigue was the main contributing factor in the previously related

incident; however, I was not the only one suffering from too much work and too little rest that night.

My supervisor was stacking some pallets with a forklift as I guided him forward. I'm not sure how I ended up between a moving pallet and a wall, but I did.

I gave the hand signal for the sergeant to stop, but he didn't. I managed to squeeze out of that tight spot just in time to avoid having the pallet pin me against the wall at my midsection. He was too tired and didn't react quickly enough to my signal – again it was fatigue.

The Air Force Safety Program is nothing new. All the right rules and guidelines existed that night as they had for years prior and have for years since. We just got so wrapped up in what we were doing that we failed to consider and put into practice what we had been taught and what common sense told us.

We knew better, but the mission needed to be accomplished – or did it? Did it really all have to be done that night?

It's true, getting the job done is what we are all about; however, we need to make appropriate risk assessments and ensure we'll be here to take on the next mission. Our line of work has inherent risks, but most can be easily mitigated.

The goal, rather the quest, is for zero – zero fatalities, zero mishaps, zero dollars spent to repair or replace needlessly damaged resources. That night, failure to appropriately address fatigue almost cost me a whole lot ... times two.

Overcoming failures and not being a carrot or an egg

By Maj. Eric Tucker 509th Communications Squadron commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – You will fail. The question is, how will you respond?

This reminds me of a parable of the carrot, egg and coffee.

A senior airman was distraught when he learned he did not make staff sergeant after his first time testing. His staff sergeant supervisor saw a teaching opportunity and the next day he filled three pots with water and placed each on a stove. After they came to a boil, he placed carrots in the first pot, eggs in the second and ground coffee in the last.

After 20 minutes, he fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl.

He pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then he ladled the coffee out into a cup. Turning to the senior airman, the staff sergeant asked, "Tell me, what do you see?"

"Carrots, eggs and coffee," the senior airman replied.

Then he asked the senior airman to feel the carrots, which he did and noted they were soft and mushy.

The staff sergeant then asked the senior airman to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, the senior airman observed the hard-boiled egg.

Finally, he asked the senior airman to sip the coffee. He smiled as he tasted the coffee with its rich aroma.

The senior airman said, "nice, but what does all of this mean?"

The staff sergeant laughed and explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity – boiling water – but each reacted differently.

"Which are you?" the staff sergeant asked, "are you a carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, becomes soft and loses strength? Are you the egg that appears not to change but whose heart is hardened?

“Or, are you the coffee bean that changes the hot water, the very circumstances that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases its fragrance and flavor.

If you are like the coffee bean, when things are at their worst, your very attitude will change your environment for the better, making it sweet and palatable."

When you face failure, will you be the carrot, egg or coffee? I offer three suggestions when dealing with failure. First, own up to your failures. Don't explain failures away, instead deal with them head-on. Don't look around for other people to blame. That happens way too often today. Admit your failures and take accountability for them. Being accountable for your failures shows responsibility. Accepting your failure will give you the courage to apologize, if that's appropriate to the situation.

Taking ownership of your failures enables the second step, learning: FAIL (First Attempt In Learning). This is how you need to view failures – a lesson on what didn't work. While learning from your mistakes, don't expect a miracle recovery overnight. Take the time you need to learn the appropriate lessons. Don't short-circuit the process. Bouncing back is good, but you want to bounce back in a healthy way and not force it. Forcing it will only hinder your opportunity for growth. The beautiful thing about failure is it teaches you the resiliency needed to cope with future failures.

Also, don't go in alone. Ask for help if you need it. I like this quote from B.F Skinner: "A failure is not always a mistake; it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying."

Third, with the wisdom gained from growing through your failure – thrive. Life isn't about luck. Life is about hard work – hard work that is born from failure. Learning from failure and thriving from the growth you made will help reach your full potential in life.

We never try to fail on purpose. But at the same time if you stay so far away from failure, if you don't ever push yourself to where failure is a possibility, you're probably not pushing yourself enough. Failure presents opportunities for personal growth. It also teaches you about willpower, persistence, self-discipline and hard work. I encourage people to be empowered, take initiative and move out. Step out of your comfort zone and take a chance. There are very few "one strike and you're out" failures in the Air Force. Be adventurous and try something new. If you fail, own up to it, learn from it, change your circumstances and thrive! Don't be a carrot or an egg.

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NPTU graduation at Patriots Point

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading

Sailors from the Nuclear Power Training Unit – Charleston, Class 1403 graduated Jan. 30, 2015, during a ceremony held at Patriots Point & Maritime Museum – Charleston, S.C. NPTU provides training for naval officer, enlisted personnel in operation, maintenance and supervision of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants. A second graduation ceremony was held later in the day for Class 1402.

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Making resolutions is easy, keeping them is hard.

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Now that it's February, and the frenzy to get fit has fizzled, Naval Health Clinic Charleston has a weight loss resolution solution for its beneficiaries.

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Washington is a nutritionist who has turned some of NHCC's patients into the "Biggest Losers," and now she wants to teach more weight-loss warriors how to win the battle of the bulge.

The first step in her platform is to make sure her clients are primed for action.

"First of all, the person has to be ready," said Washington.

"If they aren't ready, it's not going to happen."

Washington equips her clients with nutrition plans based on their current weight and activity levels, recommendations from the patients' primary care physicians, and goals the patients set for how they want to look and feel in the short and long term future.

"There is no one plan for everyone; it's all individualized," said Washington.

For anyone following Washington's nutrition plan, no food is off limits, but calories may be restricted.

"Her mantra for food is, 'Is it worth the calories?'" said Teressa Armstrong, a retired Sailor who has lost more than 100 pounds by adhering to Washington's nutrition plan, which requires Armstrong to eat 1600 calories or less a day.

"I had to totally rethink the way I ate," said Armstrong. "I went from eating out at lunch and eating whatever I wanted, to thinking about everything that I ate. It was difficult to eat five meals a day. It was even harder to resist eating the way I was at all the work birthday parties and events with food."

In 2011, Armstrong's doctor at NHCC told her that her body weight and cholesterol were at unhealthy levels. She considered lap-band surgery.

"Then I went to Ms. Washington's nutrition class," said

Teressa Armstrong shows off her slim figure next to a skirt she wore before losing 100 pounds under the guidance of Linda Washington, nutritionist for Naval Health Clinic Charleston, S.C. With the tools she learned from Washington, Armstrong has continued to keep the weight off for more than a year.

Armstrong. "I dropped the weight, and I've been keeping it off ever since."

So how do Washington's clients get such amazing results?

"She offers weight-loss tips that really work," said Chancellor Massey, a Navy spouse who also lost more than 100 pounds under Washington's guidance.

"She isn't into the fad diets and doesn't push you too hard," said Massey. "You're not going to hear Linda suggest losing 5 to 7 pounds a week, but she will give you attainable, achievable goals."

"I never really tell them what to eat or what to do," said Washington about her clients. "I emphasize what they are doing

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TRANSCOM has said early orders of the TIS will be delivered fully assembled and some of the later units will likely be disassembled for easier storage.

For the loadmasters from the 317th Airlift Squadron reserve unit, loading the TIS was like loading any other pallet of cargo.

“For the loadmaster the [TIS] unit was essentially just like any other cargo on a pallet that would be locked into the rails system,” said Chief Master Sgt. Bryan DuBois, 317 AS loadmaster superintendent and lead loadmaster during the TIS training. “We worked through various scenarios to make sure we could load the unit in various configurations from all the cargo loading equipment available.”

Getting power to the TIS also fell onto the shoulders of the loadmasters.

“We were also instrumental in helping connect the unit to all of the aircraft systems for lighting and oxygen."

For aeromedical evacuation crews from the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, the TIS provides them with the means to deliver safe care to infected or suspected infected patients.

Master Sgt. Pamela Evanosky, 315th Aeromedical Evacuations Squadron aeromedical technician knows first-hand how important an asset like the TIS is. While deployed to Japan during a SARS outbreak, Evanosky was faced with the possibility of having to provide care to an infected child while wearing full biomedical gear.

“Although I felt my aeromedical training had been great, I wasn’t very confident at the time in my ability to provide the care needed to the child in our everyday aeromedical evacuation environment because of the limitation in keeping a non-infectious environment contained using our standard setup,” she said.

With the introduction of the TIS, AE crews will no longer have to worry if they will be able to provide adequate care to patients.

“The TIS will deliver not only the capability to transport multiple patients, it will also provide a negative pressure environment within the aircraft and the ‘room’ to provide safe medical care in the air regardless of the situation,” said Evanosky. “In addition, I can exit and enter the TIS when needed because it has been designed to allow me to do so per the highest Center for Disease Control standards and regulations.”

The aeromedical crews assigned to TIS mission received a week of training, which included the operations of the TIS and patient care within the TIS, along with an in-depth training on personal protective equipment.

According to TRANSCOM, when deployed, a typical TIS mission will have a medical team

of 11; this number includes three flight nurses, four aeromedical evacuation technicians, one critical care physician, one critical care nurse, one respiratory therapist and one infectious disease physician.

The development of the TIS has revolutionized the way the military transports patients with infectious diseases and will enable improved efficiency and a safer environment for everyone involved.

"Our approach was if we are going to put military members in harm's way, the capacity to move a single patient at a time was insufficient to the mission we were asking our team to do," said Selva. “We needed a system like the one [we have] today.

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The inside of a Transport Isolation System in a hanger, Jan. 14, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., before it is loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III. Charleston is one of two bases in the United States that has trained with the TIS, a medical pod which provides a way to safely transport patients with infectious diseases.

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Steinagel has seen first-hand the impacts of AFAF contributions and he is passionate about the organization.

"Recently an Airman's house burned down and he nearly lost everything," Steinagel said. "The Air Force Aid Society helped this Airman and his family get back on their feet through monetary support. Bad things happen to good people all the time and the Air Force Assistance Fund is a great organization to help balance the effects of hardships."

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Airmen will have the chance to donate to the voluntary campaign until March 20, 2015 through payroll deduction and cash. In 2014, JB Charleston raised a total of $44,165 and the goal for 2015 is to raise $66,000.

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Navy re-enlistment conducted at Patriot's Point

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading

Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Nuclear Power Training Unit commanding officer, conducts a re-enlistment ceremony with Sailors assigned to NPTU Jan. 30, 2015, at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum – Charleston, S.C. More than 40 Sailors re-enlisted into the U.S. Navy after a graduation ceremony. NPTU Sailors classes 1402 and 1403 held their graduation from NPTU on the same day as the re-enlistment.

Air Force presents FY 16 budget request

From Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – The Air Force presented its fiscal year 2016 President's Budget request Feb. 2, following the Defense Department and sister services budget briefings.

The Air Force fiscal year 2016 budget request supports the defense strategy and combatant commander requirements. It continues readiness recovery, reduces the short-term capacity risk assumed in the fiscal year 2015 budget while placing significant investments in the nuclear enterprise, space, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and command and control capabilities.

This budget strengthens the nation's defense strategy and Air

Force unique capabilities that are in high demand by our combatant commanders, said Maj. Gen. Jim Martin, the Air Force director of budget, who presented the service's budget request.

"The FY 16 President's Budget is rooted in necessity, what we need today to begin the recovery from three years of reduced budgets, and is based on long-term strategy." Martin said.

The Air Force requested a topline budget of $122.2 billion in Air Force controlled funding that continues to protect the KC-46A Pegasus, F-35A Lightning II and the Long Range Strike Bomber, the Air Force's top modernization priorities, and supports a total force end strength of 492,000 personnel.

The service made adjustments from the fiscal year 2015 Presidential Budget request to respond to global changes,

School News – Palmetto Scholars Academy

By Christopher Gerry 628th Force Support Squadron School Liaison officer

Palmetto Scholars Academy, a state charter school, is currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year.

The school operates a grades 6 -12 curriculum for talented and gifted students, and is currently located on the old Navy base.

Under a new state law, 20 percent of enrollment in each class can be set aside for military children attached to Joint Base Charleston. This is a first in South Carolina, and is due to the legislative work of the PSA leadership and community. The school provides another educational choice for our families, complimenting existing public, private, virtual, and home school options.

Palmetto Scholars Academy has a consistent record of "Excellent" academic performance since opening its doors. The curriculum is geared toward high performing children, providing a differentiated program designed to meet the educational needs of intellectually gifted learners. Small class sizes provide ample opportunity for tutoring and personalized assistance during the year. State report cards can be viewed at: https://ed.sc.gov/data/report-cards/2014/middle/s/m4701010.pdf https://ed.sc.gov/data/report-cards/2014/high/s/h4701010.pdf An online application can be found at: http://www.palmettoscholarsacademy.org/attend-psa/. The final day to submit an application is Feb. 13, 2015, and the lottery selections will be made on Feb. 18, 2015.

adding back the highest priority combatant command requirements. These adjustments include re-phasing the U-2S divestiture and restoring the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System to add more command and control and ISR, and reduce risk to capacity.

The Air Force is resubmitting its request to phase out the A10 Thunderbolt II fleet by 2019, to shift limited funding and manpower to higher priority combatant commander needs, such as ISR and C2, as well as advanced multi-role platforms ready for the high end fight. Planned F-15C Eagle divestitures were changed to increase near-term capacity and support the European Reassurance Initiative.

While the fiscal 2016 budget request exceeds funding levels laid out in the Budget Control Act by almost $10 billion, Martin said it is a necessity to recover readiness.

"We are grateful for the modest, short-term budget relief that Congress provided for fiscal years 2014 and 2015," Martin said. "It was a start to the long process of readiness recovery, but a return to Budget Control Act funding levels will risk our readiness today and our readiness 10 years from now. We need support of our FY 16 budget request to continue readiness recovery and invest in capabilities we will need in the future."

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Keeping it clean: Glimpse at vehicle operators

Airman 1st Class Jesse Brown, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, conducts a routine cleaning of a 44 passenger bus Jan. 28, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The buses are scheduled to be washed three times a month, unless additional cleaning is needed, by members of the LRS vehicle operations. The buses are used to transport individuals (Aircrews, tours, etc.) to and from the flight line.

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Department of the Navy releases Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal

From the Office of the Chief of Information

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Navy released its proposed $161.0 billion budget Feb. 2 for fiscal year 2016.

This budget is part of the $534.3 billion defense budget President Barack Obama submitted to Congress on the same day.

Rear Adm. William Lescher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of

the Navy for Budget, briefed media at the Department of Defense budget press conference about the Navy and Marine Corps portion of the budget.

"Our PB16 budget submission balances warfighting readiness with our Nation's fiscal challenges," said Lescher. "Our force employment approach aligns capability, capacity and readiness to regional mission demands, ensuring our most modern and technologically advanced forces are located

USNA welcomes back first black female graduate

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Correa U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy held a luncheon celebrating African American/Black History Month with special guest, Janie Mines, Feb. 2, in King Hall.

Mines was the first black female to graduate from the Naval Academy.

"It was challenging and lonely at times," said Mines. "I had to deal with difficult situations. It made me a better person, and I am hoping I helped make the Naval Academy a better place."

Mines, a 1980 graduate, was also part of the class that had the first female graduates.

"Once I graduated from here I felt prepared to deal with almost any challenge that may come my way," said Mines. "I have done a lot of different things in my life, and I have never had anything as challenging as this was. I am glad I did it and happy to be a part of the Naval Academy family."

Mines was appointed by South Carolina Congressman, Butler Derrick, to be part of the first class of women to attend the Naval Academy in 1976. On a visit back to the academy in 2000, she recalled seeing how much had changed from

when she was a midshipman.

"It actually brought tears to my eyes just to see all those girls; to see so many women," said Mines. "There were just a few women here when I went to school at the academy. To see so many females here and thriving is very emotional for me."

Mines continues to provide the next generation of the Navy's leaders with encouragement and mentorship.

"I met Miss Mines last year when I became the president of the Black Studies Club," said Midshipmen 2nd Class Andre Evans. "Miss. Mines has been a mentor to me, helping me out when I need it and motiving me to stay strong. She is like a second mother to me, and to other black midshipmen."

This year the Naval Academy's Black History Month celebration kicked off with a gospel choir concert Sunday and a luncheon in King Hall Monday. Later this month The Black Studies Club will hold a number of events like: a leadership diversity panel, "Life in the Military as a Minority", where they have invited O-6 officers from the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force to come and talk about being a minority in the military in Rickover Hall; In the Shoes of Montford Point Marines in Rickover Hall, the Black History Month Banquet at Alumni Hall and a Poetry Luncheon in the Chesapeake Room in Bancroft Hall.

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where their combat power is needed most, delivering presence where it matters, when it matters."

This year's budget submission was guided by the Chief of Naval Operations' tenants of warfighting first, operate forward, and be ready. It makes critical investments in people, ships, and innovation, so that the Department of the Navy can execute the Defense Strategy.

The Department of the Navy requested $44.4 billion for procurement, focused on providing stability in the shipbuilding account and keeping the Navy on track to reach 304 ships

by FY20. In FY16 the Navy will buy nine new ships, including two Arleigh Burke destroyers, two Virginia-class submarines, three Littoral Combat Ships as well as the first next generation logistics fleet resupply ship, the T-AO(X).

Additionally, this includes fully funding the refueling for the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, and the procurement of a Dock Landing Ship (LPD 28) that Congress provided partial funds for in the FY15 budget. The budget includes a $50.4 billion request for operations and maintenance, reflecting a strong emphasis on restoring stressed readiness as the Navy and Marine Corps team continue to operate forward in a challenging security environment.

This year's submission includes $17.9 billion for research and development, reflecting the emphasis on developing key capabilities for the future. This increase in research and development funding supports the Navy-Marine Corps team by providing technological advantages against adversaries in all environments and spectrums.

"Overall, the budget presented to Congress for FY16 reflects a balance of investments guided by the Quadrennial Defense Review strategy and Combatant Commander requirements across capacity, capability and readiness," said Lescher. "Across the full scope of the request, a strong focus on innovation and reform provided the foundation for maximizing the value of resources invested and sustaining our warfighting edge."

To view the proposed FY16 DoN budget documents, visit http://www.finance.hq.navy.mil/fmb/PB/BOOKS.htm Highlights of the proposed DoD budget are outlined at http://www.finance.hq.navy.mil/FMB/16pres/DON_PB16_Pr ess_Brief.pdf. For more information and to view the entire fiscal 2015 budget proposal, visit http://www.budget.mil and download the "FY 2016 Budget Request Overview Book."

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Justice Files: 2014 Fourth Quarter Administrative Discharges From 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office

The Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referred to below were involuntarily discharged for performance and/or conduct that demonstrated their lack of potential for further service during the fourth quarter of 2014 (October-December).

Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The three types of service characterizations that can be received upon discharge are: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General), and Under Other than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC).

An Honorable service characterization means the member has generally met the Air Force standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. Each member should strive to meet and exceed the standards of acceptable performance and conduct in order to receive an Honorable discharge.

An Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization is warranted when significant negative aspects of an Airman's conduct or performance of duty outweigh the positive aspects of the Airman's military record.

The least favorable involuntary administrative discharge is an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions service characterization. A discharge with a UOTHC service characterization reflects that a member's personal conduct fell significantly below acceptable military standards and is the worst possible administrative discharge characterization.

Members receiving a service characterization of less than an Honorable discharge may find their veteran's benefits denied either in whole, or in part, and it may affect their ability to find civilian employment.

15th Airlift Squadron An airman first class was involuntarily discharged for minor disciplinary infractions after receiving two records of Individual Counseling and two Letters of Reprimand for infractions that included misuse of a government travel card, failure to file a travel claim in a timely manner, failing to pay a GTC bill due to non-sufficient funds, failure to go to the appointed place of duty, and making false official statements.

The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization, which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

16th Airlift Squadron A staff sergeant was involuntarily discharged for failure to meet minimum fitness standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in non-exempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization.

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron An airman was involuntarily discharged for minor disciplinary infractions after receiving an Article 15 for making a false official statement, drunk driving and incapacitation for duty; and had previously been arrested by civilian authorities in Idaho for driving under the influence. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization, which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

An airman was involuntarily discharged for drug abuse after wrongfully using marijuana. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization, which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

437th Aerial Port Squadron A senior airman was involuntarily discharged for failure to meet minimum fitness standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in non-exempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization.

A senior airman was involuntarily discharged for failure to meet minimum fitness standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in non-exempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization.

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A senior airman was involuntarily discharged for failure to meet minimum fitness standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in non-exempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization.

437th Operation Support Squadron A senior airman was involuntarily discharged for drug abuse after wrongfully using marijuana. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization, which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 GI Bill.

628th Security Forces Squadron An airman first class was involuntarily discharged for failure to meet minimum fitness standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in non-exempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization.

A senior airman was involuntarily discharged for minor disciplinary infractions after receiving an Article 15 for sleeping on post while deployed and received three Letters of Reprimand for infractions that included failure to pass room inspections; failing to maintain positive control of a command access card, resulting in the wasteful use of temporary keys for dormitory room access; and referred to females in a sexist manner while in the performance of official duties. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization, which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

A senior airman was involuntarily discharged for a civilian conviction based on a plea and finding of guilty due to assault, which resulted in an adjudged sentence of 364 days confinement with all but five months and 29 days suspended, one year probation and a $300 fine. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

An airman basic was involuntarily discharged for a serious offense based on a conviction at court-martial for theft of military property over $500. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

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SAPR Corner The Navy Victims’ Legal Counsel

By Tiffany Mizzell SARC, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station

The Navy Victims’ Legal Counsel Program provides survivors of a military sexual offense with a dedicated attorney to help victims understand the investigation and military justice process. It also helps them understand how to guard their legal rights and interests and obtain additional support in accessing resources that may assist in their recovery.

This attorney is provided to Navy service members and other eligible victims of sexual offenses at the expense of the Navy.

The VLC complements the care and support victims already receive through Sexual Assault Response Coordinators, Victim Advocates, and Family Advocacy Program

personnel by providing legal counsel and advice on sexual offense reporting options as well as legal support during the investigation and disciplinary processing of those reports.

Navy victims of a sexual offense will have an opportunity to discuss their concerns with someone who represents only their interests so that they are prepared to participate more comfortably and effectively in the investigation and processing of their cases. VLC services are available to those who have filed an unrestricted report, restricted report, and those who have not yet elected a reporting option.

Please remember, that all JAG officers are not a member of the Victims’ Legal Counsel and reporting a sexual assault to such JAG may result in an Unrestricted Report.

Free tax preparation, advice available to military families

By Nick Simeone DoD News

WASHINGTON – With the new year comes the annual dread of tax-filing season and the confusion and stress that can go along with it, especially for military families whose tax returns can be further complicated by frequent relocations, involvement of rental properties and other aspects of military life.

To ease the burden, the Defense Department, through Military OneSource, is teaming again this year with H&R Block to offer no-cost tax preparation to the military community with a promise of guaranteed accuracy, a service that otherwise could cost military families hundreds of dollars or more.

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Chapel Corner Valentine’s Day: “Oh, No, Not Again!”

By Chaplain, LCDR W. David Hicks U.S. Navy Reserve

Are you dreading Valentine’s Day? No, I’m serious, are you?

For some, Valentine’s Day is a joyous occasion of sharing and celebrating loving human connections. Yet, for others, they may find more joy in that great April celebration of tax day. Yes, I’m being a little humorous, but as a Navy chaplain, I’ve had the privilege of counseling many in “loving” human connections.

Time and again, I’ve heard, “We’re just too opposite from each other.” My reply? “That’s great!” From there the journey begins of understanding how the opposites in a relationship have the potential of both building and completing, instead of dividing. What are the opposites in your relationship?

For this Valentine’s Day, celebrate the opposites in your relationships, embrace them, be thankful for them (lovingly write them in a Valentine’s card), and let them become the glue that brings joy to this holiday of love.

to eligible tax-filers regardless of where they are. "They can do one federal and up to three state tax returns – again, at no cost to the service or family member," Jackson said.

New Features This Year This year, he said, the service is adding features to accommodate those with special taxfiling needs. "If your tax situation includes rental property, charitable deductions or mortgage interest, this software can accommodate those particular situations," he explained.

Tax experts also are available by phone at no cost for anyone who may have questions before they get down to using the online tax preparation software.

"You're getting individuals when you're talking – tax consultants who are thoroughly educated on the military situation, no matter what it is," Jackson said, including knowledge of special tax exemptions for combat duty and other situations unique to the military.

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North Charleston selected for U.S. Navy Band's tour America's Navy is coming home to North Charleston, South Carolina, one of 32 cities in six states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2015 spring tour – one of the Navy's signature outreach programs.

The United States Navy Concert Band’s performance is scheduled for March 9, 2015, 6:30 p.m. at the Rose Maree Meyers Theater for the Performing Arts, 5109 W. Enterprise St., North Charleston, SC 29405.

The U.S. Navy Concert Band, the premier wind ensemble of America’s Navy, presents a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral works and modern wind ensemble repertoire. As the original ensemble of the Navy Band, the Concert Band has been performing public concerts and participating in high-profile events for 90 years.

One of the U.S. Navy Band’s primary responsibilities involves touring the country. All of the band’s primary performing units embark each year on concert tours throughout specified regions of the country, allowing the band to reach out to audiences in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navy's premier musical ensembles on a regular basis. The concerts are family-friendly events, meant to be entertaining to veterans, families, individuals and those interested in joining the Navy.

"America's Navy has only recently adopted the motto, 'Being There Matters,' but it's been a part of what we do for many years – through music – and therefore Navy bands are integral to our national security," said Capt. Brian O. Walden, the Navy Band’s commanding officer. "Today, Navy bands are still performing around the world, acting as agents of public diplomacy for the American government, improving relations with our allies and winning the hearts and minds with the universal language of music."

"Community and public outreach is a crucial Departmental activity that reinforces trust and confidence in the United

States military and in its most important asset - people," Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in an internal memorandum to service chiefs and other military leaders. "These proactive engagements showcase our superior combat power, demonstrate readiness to defend the nation, and help to pre-

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All Navy Band performances are free and open to the public.

For more information about this concert, please check out the band’s website at http://www.navyband.navy.mil/ national_tour.shtml.

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By Claudette Roulo DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON – Without donors, there would be no Armed Services Blood Program.

National Blood Donor Month falls in Januar, which is the heart of a difficult season for blood organizations, as donations slow during the winter holidays. As the month draws to a close, it is particularly important to recognize the donors who make the program possible.

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Getting Blood to Where It's Needed "Our strength is actually getting blood to where no other agency can," he said. "We actually are the ones that are capable – because we have the assets to support our deployed troops all over the world – whether it's a combat mission, whether it's a humanitarian mission, whether it's a military treatment facility overseas somewhere, we can get blood to wherever it needs to go."

Most healthy adults are eligible to donate blood, according to the ASBP website. For travel, medical or other donation restrictions, interested personnel should visit http://www.militaryblood. dod.mil/Donors/can_i_donate.aspx.

Military personnel, their dependents, federal civilians and contractors are all eligible to donate to their local ASBP location. Even those with no connection to the military can donate to the ASBP, Fahie said.

One Donation 'Can Save Several Lives' Blood donation is critical, he said, "Because one unit of blood can save several lives."

Blood can be separated into three components – red blood cells, platelets and plasma, Fahie said.

"We make and we process different products from ... whole blood," he said. "We can make red cells to support somebody that's anemic, we have plasma for somebody who has clotting factor deficiencies and needs factors to help with stabilization, and then also we have platelets that we can get from those products, and then there's also other concentrates that we can manufacture from that blood product that we can give to patients that are ill or injured."

Since blood products have a limited shelf life, there is a constant need for donors. Red blood cells can be stored for 35 to 42 days, while platelets must be used within 5 days.

Donors are Essential The whole blood donation process takes about 30 to 40 minutes, including completing a donor questionnaire and a brief interview.

Donating platelets is a bit more complex, Fahie said. During platelet donation, platelets are removed from whole blood by a machine, and the remaining products are re-infused back into the donor.

"It's important for every donor to know that, no matter what, we are the one that is responsible for ensuring that our war fighters and their beneficiaries have blood and blood products when they're critically wounded or they're ill," Fahie said.

"We as the Armed Services Blood program appreciate all the support that we get from the donors, because wherever we need to get blood to, we won't have a program if we don't have a donor.

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p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process.

NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend. / A webinar, “Is the TSP for Me?” will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, strategies and more.

February 9-13 / A “Transition GPS Workshop” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease.

Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing (held on Thursdays) is required prior to attending this workshop.

Events

All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.

February 6 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 2

February 10 / A “Troops to Teachers” class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a new teaching career.

February 11 / Educational Opportunities Counseling appointments will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help you reach your educational goals.

February 13 / A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from the Transition GPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty. / A webinar, “Is the TSP For Me” will be held from 8 to 9 a.m.

Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, strategies and more.

Notices

/ Tobacco Cessation Group: Thinking about quitting tobacco?

There is a Tobacco Cessation Group meeting the the Naval Health Clinic Charleston. Session 1: February 9 and March 9 / Session 2: February 23 and March 23. The group meets in the Wellness Classroom and runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. To register please call 843-791-6916 or just show up! To register please call 843-791-6916 or just show up! / New registration system for Resiliency Training: We have a new system to register for Resiliency Training classes. The new registration system is called Appointment Plus. Appointment Plus offers a range of beneficial features for users, to include access from privately owned computers, as well as automated reminders that can be sent via email or text, depending on your profile set up. Additionally, users will be able to view and access classes from all on-base helping agencies, seeing all available base classes at a glance. For more information contact Michelle McMeekin, Community Support Coordinator at 963-5476 or by email at michelle.mcmeekin.1@us.af.mil or Master Sgt. Kerissa Rivas at 843-963-3602 or by email at kerissa.rivas@us.af.mil.

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To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to Patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

Events

All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise specified. To register for a class or event, please call 797-7480.

February 9 / YOUR CAREER, YOUR CLEARANCE: Feb. 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m. A Sailor’s, Airman’s, or Federal Civilian’s prudent management of personal finances is an essential component of unit readiness and directly affects mission accomplishment. Come learn about how

your finances can affect your security clearance and your career in the military.

February 10 / MY NEW SPACE: Feb. 10, 3 to 4 p.m.. Are you moving out of the dorm? Attend this financial preparedness class to prepare for the expenses of living off base. This class is recommended for service members moving out of the dorm.

February 11 / SERVICE MEMBER’S CIVIL RELIEF ACT (SCRA): STUDENT LOANS: Feb. 11, 2 to 4 p.m. Feeling overwhelmed with student loan debt? FFSC now offers news, guidance and insightful perspective on your rights and responsibilities for your student loans.

Come and learn about how you can pay your loans down, faster, capping your interest rate, and qualifying for additional programs all by invoking your rights under SCRA! / FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES: Feb. 11, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: What makes you feel loved? People express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language.

February 12 / PRESEPARATION COUNSELING: Feb. 12, 8 to 11 a.m. and on Feb. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. (FFSC). This mandatory counseling covers benefits and entitlements which is the first step in the transition process. Retiring members may be able to schedule up to 24 months prior to retirement; separating members up to 12 months prior to separation. / COMMAND FINANCIAL SPECIALIST (CFS) REFRESHER: Feb. 12, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CFS Refresher training must be

completed at least every three years. This course is only open only to Command Financial Specialists who have held the CFS position for over 3 years.

February 12 & 16 / VA DISABILITY CLAIM WORKSHOP: Feb. 12 and Feb. 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (FFSC). This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. To register or for further information, contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center, 963-4406 or the Fleet & Family Support Center, 794-7480.

Notices

/ Tobacco Cessation Group: Thinking about quitting tobacco?

There is a Tobacco Cessation Group meeting the the Naval Health Clinic Charleston. Session 1: February 9 and March 9 / Session 2: January 26, February 23 and March 23. The group meets in the Wellness Classroom and runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. To register please call 843-791-6916 or just show up! / Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Center is having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to 2, every second week of the month and ends the last Friday of the month. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken. Don't forget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFLEETANDFAMILYSUPPORTCENTER.

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