02-15-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Patriot

Vol. 4, No. 6

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

Friday, February 15, 2013

Combat Skills Joint Base Charleston Marines prepare See photos, Page 8

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean O’Donnell (left) and Lance Cpl. Christian Spotanski, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston corrections specialists, swing training batons during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training Feb. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. MCMAP is a hand-to-hand, close quarter combat and weapons training program designed to educate, improve technique and boost morale throughout the Corps. Marines stationed at the NCBC participate in MCMAP four times a week. See more photos on Page 8.

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MENTORS Airmen and Sailors volunteer See page 4

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JB Charleston Airmen train to be victim advocates By Senior Airman Dennis Sloan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Airmen, ranging from crew chiefs to emergency management specialists, as well as Department of Defense employees, gathered in a classroom, Feb. 4, 2013, for a week-long training session that prepared them to become sexual assault victim advocates. Department of Defense guidance now requires victim advocates to be Nationally Certified through the DOD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program by Oct. 1, 2013. Forty hours of intensive victim advocate training, as well as a 32-hour refresher training annually, is what all victim advocates must complete before being certified. "I volunteered for the program so I could support Air Force members through a difficult time," said Staff Sgt. Emily Martin, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight noncommissioned officer in charge of training. "It's important to show the victims of sexual assault that their fellow Airmen care about them, and being a victim advocate allows me to make a direct impact." The class was organized and led by Lucy Rodriguez, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response coordinator for Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. "While most Air Force members recognize and understand the role of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator, the role of the victim advocate is less familiar," said Rodriguez. "Victim advocates provide essential support, liaison services and care to sexual assault victims, which makes victim advocates the backbone of the SAPR Program." With permission from their unit commanders, the Airmen and civilians participated in extensive training in preparation for assisting victims in reporting and recovering from a sexual assault. "Reporting a sexual assault is never easy for survivors; having a neutral and supportive person to help navigate the daunting process reduces stress and helps facilitate their recovery process," said Rodriguez. With the new guidance from DOD, even veteran victim advocates are now required to attend the training. Patricia Clark, 628th Medical Group Dental Clinic supervisory dental assistant, has been a victim advocate at JB Charleston - Air Base for more than five years and was in attendance for the training. "The training really went in depth about how a victim feels after being sexually assaulted, and how we as victim advocates can help them with reporting and recovering," said Clark.

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A representative from People Against Rape discusses the services available to military members affected by sexual assault during a victim advocate training course Feb. 5, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. Airmen and civilians went through the extensive training in preparation for assisting victims in reporting and recovering from a sexual assault.

During the course, the volunteer victim advocates watched films with interviews from sexual assault victims, sexual assault trials and the barriers victims face when reporting sexual assault. "When an Airman reports a sexual assault they can either file a restricted report or an unrestricted report," said Rodriguez. A restricted report gives the individual access to medical care, counseling and a victim advocate, but does not initiate an investigation. Any report of a sexual assault made through normal reporting channels, including the victim's chain of command, law enforcement and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations or other criminal investigative service is considered an unrestricted report. The SARC will be notified of any unrestricted report and will assign a victim advocate to the individual. The details of the allegation will be provided only to those personnel who have a legitimate need to know. "Myself and victim advocates provide victims with information on both, but the decision to file a restricted or unrestricted report is always up to the individual," said Rodriguez. Aside from training videos, representatives from organizations such as Life Skills, Equal Opportunity, AFOSI, local police departments, base legal and People Against Rape visited the class. "Our guest speakers gave each of us a greater understanding of the reporting process as well as the investigative process," said Clark. "I now feel more comfortable explaining the process to victims." On the final day of training, the volunteers were driven to a local hospital where they met

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with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, responsible for administering Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence kits. The SANE nurse explained the process of bringing a sexual assault victim into the emergency room and the overall process of administering a SAFE kit. "When a victim reports a sexual assault to either myself or a victim advocate, one of the first things we ask is when the assault occurred and, if it is within a certain time period, we suggest they have a SAFE kit done," said Rodriguez. "The hospital portion of the training helped to familiarize the victim advocates with the process, so they can be prepared if they are ever called upon to accompany a victim to the emergency room." After completion of the training, the Airmen and civilians who volunteered were awarded with a SARC coin and a certificate of completion recognizing them as a victim advocate. In total, more than 10 Airmen were added to the victim advocate program here at JB Charleston Air Base, bringing the total number of victim advocates here to 18. "Sexual Assault is unacceptable and it is our job to give it our full attention to help eliminate it from our respective Services by first eradicating it as a problem at Joint Base Charleston," said Col. Richard McComb, JB Charleston commander. "These victim advocates are the front line in assisting victims with reporting and recovery as well as spreading the word about eliminating sexual assault." The week-long training will be held twice a year. To sign up for future classes or for more information on the SAPR program, call 9637272 or visit the SARC office at 205 South Davis Dr., building 246 at JB Charleston - Air Base. To report sexual assault individuals should call 963-7272. Sailors on the Weapons Station side of the base can contact Tiffany Mizzell at 764-7428 for SAPR questions, call 963-7272.

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COMMENTARY

Commentary by Lt. Col. Dale Skinner 628th Contracting Squadron commander

The 2013 Super Bowl champions have been crowned and it got me thinking about my old football days. Twenty years ago, I had a high school football coach tell me that you can only win the game you are playing right now. You can't be concerned about the state championship at the end of the season; instead worry about doing your very best at today's practice and build on it as the season progresses. Do your job correctly now and the wins, awards, accolades and championships will come. It's not okay to cheat on one set of bench presses, occasionally skip practice, or ease off even one play in a football game because you believe it is insignificant to the season. The rest of the team is counting on you to do your job, just as you count on them to do theirs. Then, and only then, does the entire team win. Several years later, as a new lieutenant, I asked my colonel how to be successful and how to become an Air Force colonel. He told me, "Do your very best at the job you have right now. Don't be concerned about making colonel right now, just do your job and build on it as your career progresses. Do your job and awards and promotions will follow." Your Air Force job, whatever it is, fits into the Air Force mission and it's important or it wouldn't exist. Today's Air Force faces budget constraints like never seen in history. If your job wasn't important, it would have already been eliminated. The job may be preparing meals, guarding aircraft, pumping gas, purchasing furniture or leading the acquisition strategy for the F-35 Joint Strike program ... whatever it is, do your job, do it correctly and opportunities will follow. I raised my hand and volunteered to defend our flag and I know you did too. I'm proud to work hard and sacrifice whatever is necessary to support and defend our constitution alongside people like you who have volunteered to do the same. However, the sense of entitlement in our country has gotten out of hand and we need to remember that we owe this country and its taxpaying citizens the service we volunteered for. Other squadrons count on you

to do your job just as you count on them to do theirs - then and only then can we succeed as a team. Terms like government subsidies, concessions, assistance, and bailouts are too common in today's world. Life choices and success aren't covered by a warranty, failure is a possibility, and we need to be accountable for our decisions. Your squadron doesn't owe you anything except to prepare you to do your job just as the Air Force doesn't owe you anything more than the paycheck and benefit package you signed up for. Do your job and do it correctly. From your very first day in the Air Force, senior Airmen begin teaching you the core values of integrity, service and excellence. These are not new ideas the Air Force dreamed up when it became a service in 1947. These concepts ... ethics, loyalty and continuous improvement ... exist in successful businesses throughout the world. The idea of honesty, hard work, truth and merit are all ingredients for success no matter what your dream. Being selected to command a squadron is a great honor. Upon notification, thoughts immediately go to winning awards at the base, MAJCOM and Air Force levels. How do we beat the squadron that won last year? What can I do to ensure we are the best in the Air Force? Then the words of my coach, my first mentor, came back to me; you start by winning the game you are playing right now. You will not get a chance to participate in an Air Force level competition tomorrow if you first can't learn and perform the fundamentals of your job today. If you can't execute your daily duties correctly you will never get an invite to the big game. I urge you to remember this - do your job (the one you have been assigned today) to the very best of your ability and new opportunities will consistently become available to you. Don't cheat yourself, your co-workers or your country. I have thought about my old high school football coach often throughout my Air Force career. For a man that never took a course in leadership, never studied military history, never attended one PME seminar, never bothered with customs and courtesies, he certainly knew a lot about running an Air Force squadron. Do your job and win today's game.

Academy grads leave legacy of diversity, inclusiveness Commentary by Lt. Col. Patrick Clowney Deputy Chief, Global Diversity Division

WASHINGTON – From day one at the U.S. Air Force Academy, every new cadet quickly learns about Capt. Lance Peter Sijan, the only Academy graduate to win the Medal of Honor and the namesake of one of two cadet dormitories. Cadets are encouraged to read his biography, "Into the Mouth of the Cat," which details how-after ejecting from his disabled aircraft over North Vietnam--Sijan evaded capture for more than six weeks despite severe injuries and near starvation, after which he continued to resist harsh interrogation by his captors until his death. Academy graduates know this story by heart, as well as legends about Sijan's escapades as a cadet and an officer that establish him as an Airman worthy of emulation. His status as a role model is formalized in one of the Air Force's most prestigious awards--the Lance P. Sijan Award-which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership in their jobs and personal lives. But long before Captain Sijan was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, he demonstrated the leadership, character, and integrity expected of all Airmen in a way relevant to those of us who may never face the terrible ordeal of his final weeks. In the summer of 1960, Cadet Candidate Lance Sijan and Cadet Candidate Fletcher Wiley arrived at Lackland AFB, Texas, for basic training at the Academy's Preparatory School.

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Capt. Lance P. Sijan, Medal of Honor recipient, and Fletcher Wiley were two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets and star athletes who lived diversity during a time when the civil rights movement was in its early stages.

"Flash" Wiley was the only African American at the prep school. On the first day, the drill instructor told the candidates to gather together to determine room assignments. Wiley was a group of one until Sijan offered to room together. Lance later confided to Flash that he has been asked point blank by the military training instructor whether or not he had any problems rooming with a Negro. Sijan's simple decision to see beyond Wiley's difference was a courageous move at a time when America was racially divided in spirit and truth. The Civil Rights Movement was in its infancy,

and segregation permeated all aspects of American life. Law enforcement officials looked the other way when Ku Klux Klansmen and other violent extremists hung African Americans from trees in communities across the south. It was an ugly time in our nation's history. Three years before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., proclaimed that Americans should not be judged by the color of their skin but by content of their character, Lance was ready to accept Flash on his own terms. This acceptance was based in part on what the young men shared: an aspiration to be Air Force officers and their love of football and family. Both Sijan and Wiley had been recruited to play football at the Academy, playing both offense and defense in an era when many college players were so-called "60-minute men." Lance – tall and broad-shouldered – was a lineman. Flash – smaller and faster – played in the backfield. After their introduction at the prep school, the two players roomed together on every football trip they took during their cadet careers, a testament to their enduring friendship. Starting from their common experiences, each man took the time to learn more about the other. During a recent interview, Flash said he came to see Lance as a "warm, thinking, caring, and emotional individual who was as comfortable singing in the choir, painting pictures and sculpting as he was trouncing football opponents." Flash also recalled a story of how he and Lance would wake an hour before sunrise to clean their See Legacy of Diversity, Page 4

We’re paying a strategic price for sexual harassment

Commentary by Maj. Reid Wynans 628th Air Base Wing Command Post commander

Super Bowl XLVII ... wow, what a game! Without question, both teams relied on an outstanding Harbaugh coach (choose your favorite) and the superb skills of its players, especially from superstars Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco and Colin Kapernick. At that level of competition, every inch of competitive advantage makes a difference and, with so much prestige (not to mention money) on the line, those organizations leverage every conceivable advantage to ensure victory in their quest for the much-revered Lombardi Trophy. Nothing is taken for granted. Now, imagine that – despite the promise of a glory-bound Super Bowl victory – the Baltimore Ravens organization had illogically regarded certain players and staff with disdain, disrespect, or just general ambivalence despite a chorus of critical feedback erupting from fans, press, the players themselves and even Congress! Over time, morale would sag, the best players would leave for better organizations, and the team would certainly underperform itself into defeat-riddled irrelevance with a Super Bowl victory existing as mere delusion. Unfortunately, we don't get to just imagine Baltimore's fictional problems. We, in the Air Force, are mired in the sore reality of our own illogical mess. Our mess manifests itself as sexual harassment and, if not eliminated, will spawn profound strategic consequences for our ability to "answer the call" of our nation's defense. In America, a woman stands a one-in-six chance of getting sexually harassed (or worse) in her life-

time. However, according to a New York Times article, if she takes the oath to defend her country, her chance of getting sexually harassed or assaulted doubles to one-in-three. Listen. Can you hear the chorus of critique and critical feedback against sexual assault and harassment from our teammates, public, and our government? You should, it's getting louder by the day, and it's coming from within and without. Last month, our Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark Welsh III, and Gen. Edward Rice, Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander, spent the day testifying in front of the House Arms Services Committee. Their testimony did not cover the topics that one would expect: the war in Southwest Asia, aircraft procurement challenges, the future of space operations, etc. Instead, the testimony focused on the issue we are talking about now. Both four-star generals sat before a panel of congressmen who were themselves petitioned to intervene by concerned citizens. At the public hearing, the generals fielded questions regarding the Air Force's response to a growing problem within our ranks. We publicly decry the disrespect of women but, around the water cooler, we privately employ blinding self-denial and assure ourselves that these episodes occur elsewhere – that they are isolated and certainly do not occur in our section, squadron or base. We cite the Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas basic military training tragedy as the unfortunate result of a few influential "bad apples." By subscribing to this myopic understanding of these situations, we fail to realize that each "isolated" incident, when

viewed holistically, joins thousands of other related incidents to paint a very clear and ugly picture of sexual misconduct on the Air Force's cultural canvas. So why is this a strategic issue? It is strategic because our nation's defense rests on a qualitybased force structure. Every American has the choice to serve in our military. Without the stick of obligatory conscription, each military branch attract the nation's finest high school and college graduates. Our nation demands our best. Through a winning combination of high standards, innovative training, and demographic diversity, the Air Force cultivates a formidable fighting force. Women, who compromise more than 62,000 members of this force, represent an invaluable fiber of that diversity-rooted strength. However, at just 19 percent of the Air Force, women are still underrepresented in our organization, which means that, despite being the best Air Force ever, we still operate short of our full potential. Sexual harassment destroys our capability for improvement, which stagnates our service's necessary continual development and, thus, our strategic effectiveness around the globe. Just as with the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens, the Air Force must leverage every conceivable resource to its advantage in order to dominate its adversaries now and in the future. Recruiting and retaining the highest quality team members lays the foundation for this success. Sexually permissive cultural norms, attitudes, or artifacts – no matter how nostalgic they seem – endanger this strategic foundation and we must eliminate them whenever and wherever we experience them. Our nation's defense depends on it.

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Teen dating violence; what you need to know

By Brenda Edmond 628th Medical Group Family Advocacy Outreach Manager

February is a month when love is certainly in the air as we anticipate romantic dinner dates, flowers or gifts from the ones we love. February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Few adults are aware of the prevalence of dating violence among teens. In a survey conducted by Women's Health magazine, more than 80 percent of parents indicated they did not feel teen dating violence was an issue. This disconnect is scary as it allows the violence to flourish in silence and isolation, and can quickly spiral out of control. Consider these facts: • Approximately one in four adolescents report being physically or sexually abused by a current or former intimate partner. • Violent behavior typically begins as early as age 12. • Half of all date rapes occur among teenagers. • One in three teens report knowing a friend who hit, punched, kicked or physically hurt their dating partner. Teen dating violence is defined as physical, sexual or emotional/verbal abuse within a dating relationship, to include stalking behaviors. Physical abuse is any intentional use of physical force with the intent of causing fear or injury. Emotional and verbal abuse are non-physical behaviors intended to humiliate, intimidate or isolate. Sexual abuse, on the other hand, occurs when someone forces unwanted sexual activity, especially through threats or coercion. Examples of abusive behaviors may include the following:

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Physical abuse • Hitting • Kicking • Throwing things • Pushing • Biting • Choking • Hair pulling • Use of a weapon Emotional abuse • Shaming • Bullying • Name-calling • Isolating from others • Purposely embarrassing a partner • Threatening to hurt oneself • Stalking Sexual abuse • Forcing a date to have sex • Unwanted touching • Forcing a date to do other sexual things he or she doesn't want to do

Dating violence is not limited to personal contact. Almost half of all teens experience digital abuse which involves the use of technology to intimidate, harass, stalk or bully the victim. Unfortunately, many teens allow this type of abuse because they believe it is normal. Many parents on the other hand are unaware it is even taking place. In the United States, teens and young women experience the highest rates of relationship violence compared to any other group. This should be particularly concerning for parents, since adolescence is already such an impressionable time. Abusive dating relationships can have a negative impact both long and short term. Victims of abuse tend to do poorly in school and often report binge drinking, suicide attempts and physical fight-

ing. Victims and perpetrators of dating violence may carry these unhealthy and abusive relationship patterns into future relationships. When violence occurs, most teens seek advice from their peers. Unfortunately their peers often lack the maturity and knowledge to get them the help they need. As parents, if we educate ourselves we can become our teens' greatest ally. If you have been concerned about your teen, consider any changes since they became involved in a particular relationship, or over a specific period of time. Then ask yourself whether your teen: • Has had bruises or other physical injuries that are unusual or don't match the explanation of how the injury happened. • Has had a change in personality - particularly if an outgoing and upbeat teen has become quiet and withdrawn. • Has started to have problems at school. • Has stopped hanging out with friends and started spending all free time with a romantic partner. • Can't seem to make independent decisions. • Has had a sudden change in appearance or clothing style.

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Airmen and Sailors mentor students at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Several days a week, Joint Base Charleston Airmen and Sailors volunteer their time to mentor students at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science in North Charleston, S.C. "Having a mentoring program like this is such a positive thing for these children," said Jim Brooks, a guidance counselor at the school. "The service members are such positive role models that care about the students and show them a world of good." This is the second year Airmen and Sailors have been mentoring at Jerry Zucker Middle School. The mentorship program lasts throughout the school year. Each service member is assigned one student who they meet with every week during a non-academic class. "Some of the mentors will bring their students lunch," Brooks said. "A child always loves getting surprised with a hamburger when they aren't expecting it." The mentor program has almost 50 volunteers this year. "There are more and more students who come to my office everyday asking if they can have a mentor. It's one thing they look forward to the most," said Brooks. "Right now, we have about 40 students without a mentor who would love to be assigned to someone, and we are welcoming more service members; we would love more." Airman 1st Class Tashanna Holt, 437th Aerial Port Squadron combat air transportation specialist, mentors two students. "It's wonderful to know that I am doing something helpful and positive for them," said Holt. "Having a role model

impacts their life, and is helpful for their future." Not only do the mentors enjoy visiting their students every week, the students also express their joy on seeing their mentors. "I love that my mentor asks me how my day was; it shows me that she cares about me," said Katelynn Clark, a 6th grade student at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science. "It is great to actually have someone to talk to and that I can tell stuff to," said Destiny Swenton, a 7th grade student at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science. Children need a great role Airman 1st Class Tashanna Holt, 437th Aerial Port Squadron combat air transportation spemodel in their life, someone cialist, mentors student Katelynn Clark Feb. 6, 2013, at Jerry Zucker Middle School of to look up to, said Brooks . Science, S.C. JB Charleston has been a part of the mentorship program for 10 years, and The mentorship program is a it is the second year at this particular school. great way for these children If you are interested in becoming a mentor, contact Jim to see that there is more to life out there than what some of Brooks at 843-207-3078 or james_brooks@charleston. them may see every day. "This is an excellent experience for these students," said k12.sc.us Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science's website is: Brooks. "It is a time for these children to have someone to talk to, someone to relate with and someone to make them http://zucker.ccsdschools.com/mentor_program. feel special."

Legacy of diversity - continued from Page 2 rooms, prepare their uniforms, and prepare for the day. They were intent on being the best. He stated that one morning, scrubbing their floor with toothbrushes and wearing their skivvies, the room roared with laughter and amusement. They were amazed, amused, and inspired about their commitment to make it. Neither could believe their effort, energy, and enthusiasm, but both young men respected and admired the other. Their friendship grew into a wider relationship between their families, starting in their Academy Preparatory School years and continuing to this day. Wiley said that when he met Sijan's family, he really understood the man. "They greatly exuded the brilliance of character," he said. "Through them, I came to understand that Lance's exemplary character was part of a greater whole." Bill Bradley – a former Rhodes Scholar, professional basketball player, and U.S. Senator – reflected on the ability of teamwork to foster respect and friendship as it did between Sijan and Wiley. "You can't play on a team with African Americans for very long and fail to recognize the stupidity of our national obsession with race," Bradley said. "The right path is really very simple: Give respect to teammates of a different race, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your common humanity, share your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal, help one another achieve it. No ridiculous fears. No debilitating anger."

Even more important than the bond of friendship and teamwork between Lance and Flash was the long-lasting positive outcomes of their relationship. Sijan's color blindness led to wider acceptance of Wiley at the prep school, culminating in his selection as barracks chief – the number one spot for a cadet candidate. While alienation from the cadet corps could have sidetracked Wiley easily, his early successes helped him go on to become a Fulbright Scholar, a graduate of Harvard University Law School and the John Fitzgerald Kennedy School of Government, and a successful career as a corporate lawyer and businessman. He now pays back the benefits he received from his service as a member of the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. As for Sijan, one can only imagine what sustained him when he was pressed under torture to break faith with his comrades, but his strong personal relationship with Wiley and his other Academy brethren was certainly part of the equation. This year's theme for African American History Month is "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington." While the history of civil rights was shaped by these two historic events, it was shaped by many smaller ones too. Lance and Flash discovered the magical formula of human connection at an early stage in their lives and in an era when it took great courage to do so. The step they took to cross toward freedom and equality through friendship was

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IDMTs: The medical world’s ‘jack of all trades’

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In the medical world, Independent Duty Medical Technicians are often referred to as "jacks of all trades." The IDMTs' mission is to save lives while accomplishing various jobs. They provide and manage patient care while at home station. But, while deployed, they're responsible for establishing medical facilities from the ground up as a oneperson team. Before becoming an IDMT, Airmen must complete a minimum of four years' experience as a medical technician, a minimum of 24 months with direct hands-on patient care, be a senior airman through master sergeant, and be in the National Registry of Emergency Technicians - Basic or above in current standing. Their 90-day training is conducted at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. "When there is a new contingency or base being established, IDMTs are some of the first personnel on the ground," said Tech Sgt. Chun Chung Fong, 628th Medical Group Primary Care Flight, flight chief. "But we do more than establish the medical facility and treat patients. We perform bioenvironmental, public health, pharmacy, laboratory, medical logistics and administration duties." According to Fong, IDMTs are capable of practicing virtually the same type of medicine as in a health clinic. But, the stress of operating alone in a deployed environment is something IDMTs cannot prepare for until they experience it. During Fong's first deployment as an IDMT, he experienced those stresses first hand in Ethiopia. While deployed, he established a medical facility and before he could put his bags in his room, he had individuals knocking on his door sick, vomiting and needing his help. "After a few weeks, the pace begins to slow down," said Fong. "This is because our job goes beyond emergency care -

Staff Sgt. Darin Hoki, 628th Medical Group Independent Duty Medical Technician, demonstrates conducting a routine exam on an Airman Feb. 12, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The IDMTs’ mission is to save lives while accomplishing various jobs. They provide and manage patient care while at home station.

we also provide preventative medicine. When you help others help themselves, it's easier for everyone to stay healthy." From deploying to remote and exotic locations around the world on short notice, to conducting real-world medical combat training in their backyard, the IDMT career field is made up of a rare breed of Airman, a one-person Medical Group rolled into one. "When we deploy, we usually work closely with commanders," said Hoki. "We advise commanders in deployed locations on weather conditions, bioenvironmental monitoring results and public health." Hoki recently returned from a training exercise with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, which conducted an Ability to Survive and Operate Exercise Jan. 7 through 18, 2013, at North Auxiliary Air Field, S.C. The Tech Sgt. Chun Chung Fong, 628th Medical Group Primary Care Flight, flight chief, demonstrates exercise familiarized and testa routine exam Feb. 12, 2013, on an Airman at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. ed Airmen on the ability to

operate outside the wire as combat documentation specialists. Although only a training exercise, the injuries Hoki treated were very real. "Days before I got to the training location, I began researching every variable," said Hoki. "I studied the area, surveyed the environment, living conditions and at home station, I conducted food inspections and water tests. The purpose is to prepare for anything, but also be ready for the unthinkable." And numerous "unthinkable" moments occurred during the ATSO training. "During training exercises, such as ATSO, we expect some injuries such as sprained ankles or knees" said Hoki. "During the ATSO training, we had numerous allergic reactions that I did not expect to treat, but, I was prepared for." Hoki credits his ability to overcome the stressful environment of ATSO on the daily training he receives at the 628th Medical Group. Every day, Hoki and the rest of the JB Charleston's IDMTs are busy treating patients, administering immunizations and performing a variety of other tasks. In addition to real-world medical treatments, the IDMTs are constantly training on diagnosis, treatment and emergency medical care situations to hone their skills when deployed. "It's easy to get stuck in your day-to-day workload," said Fong. "But, the most rewarding part of my job is being able to see every job in the Air Force. I appreciate every job because I understand the mission. Being on the ground, on my own and providing health care can be stressful - but being able to see the mission, and the entire world, makes the work worth it.

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Airmen from Joint Base Charleston – Air Base share Valentine’s cards with veterans during National Salute a Veteran week Feb. 12, 2013, at the Veteran’s Clinic at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Volunteers visited veterans at the Charleston VA hospital and Trident VA clinic.

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Each year, during the week of Valentine’s Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs hosts the National Salute to Veteran Patients program, which is designed to pay tribute and express appreciation to veterans. More than 30 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston visited the Ralph H. Johnson VA clinic, the Naval Health Clinic Charleston hospital and the Trident VA clinic, Feb. 12 to 14, 2013, handing out Valentine’s cards to veterans. “This event is important because our veterans need to feel loved, honored and appreciated every day of the year for their countless sacrifices, and what better day to show them than Valentine’s Day,” said Master Sgt. Tiffany Robinson, 17th Airlift Squadron first sergeant. The 17th AS members volunteered for the project when the local VA coordinator reached out to the Charleston Random Acts of Kindness organization. Charleston Random Acts of Kindness is a group of volunteers bound together with a single and simple goal of spreading smiles by practicing random acts of kindness and being of service to our community by volunteering. “I extended this invitation to my fellow first sergeants and the entire base populace,” said Robinson. “There was much behind the scenes help in making Valentine’s cards from a lot of Joint Base Charleston spouses.” In addition to the Valentine’s cards, Airmen were also able to share stories and thank Veterans for their service. A veteran reads a Valentine’s card during National Salute a Veteran week Feb. 12, 2013, at the Veteran’s Clinic at Joint Base “I think I speak for the majority of Airmen who volun- Charleston – Weapons Station. Joint Base Charleston also visited veterans at the Ralph H. Johnson VA clinic and Trident teered for this event, when I say that being able to put a smile VA clinic. on the faces of our veterans puts an even bigger smile on our hearts,” said Robinson. “They are so extremely worth it.” Master Sgt. Tiffany According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Robinson, 17th Airlift Squadron first sergeant, National Salute to Veterans Patients Program is also designed shares a hug with Mary to increase community awareness of the role of VA medical Maddox during the National center and encourage citizens to visit hospitalized veterans Salute a Veteran week Feb. and to become involved as volunteers. 12, 2013, at the VA Clinic at “I responded as an act of kindness,” said Staff Sgt. Joint Base Charleston – Adrienne Forth, 17th AS Squadron Aviation Resource Weapons Station. Management noncommissioned officer in charge. “Sometimes we never know how many hearts we’ve touched, especially, if we don’t get away from our day-to-day duties to put a smile on someone else’s face. As I walked to my vehicle, a had a smile on my face because I knew I touched someone and what they didn’t know was they had touched my heart as well.” Contact the nearest VA Medical Center and ask for CLIENTS 1 WV 85 IRIS-1 Voluntary Service 19:30 to discover 9/20/02 events you, a group or an organization can do to salute America’s Veterans. For more information, contact the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center at 843-577-5011.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody Prickett, a Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston corrections specialist, directs a fire team leader during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training Feb. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. MCMAP is a hand-to-hand, close quarter combat and weapons training program designed to educate, improve technique and boost morale throughout the Corps. Marines stationed at the NCBC participate in MCMAP four times a week.

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Trae Neumann, a Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston corrections specialist, inspects his area of responsibility during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training Feb. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C.

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Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston corrections specialists Marines begin a foot patrol during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training Feb. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zackery Vance (right) and Lance Cpl. Robert Ireland, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston corrections specialists, attack a fellow Marine during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training Feb. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean O’Donnell (top) and Lance Cpl. Jael Torres, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston corrections specialists, grapple during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training Feb. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C.

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Chief Warrant Officer John Wilson, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron port operations officer, briefs Maj. Gen. William Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., during a visit Feb. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, S.C. Bender was visiting JB Charleston as one of several site visits to see the missions and units aligned under the Expeditionary Center administratively. The EC provides administrative control for six wings and two groups within Air Mobility Command, to include the 628th Air Base Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

African-Americans in the military: from the American Revolution to integration By Dr. Robert Kane Air University History Office

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – Many are familiar with the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, but they were not the first African-Americans to serve in the American armed forces. African-Americans have continuously served in the U.S. military since colonial times. After the fighting began in 1775, the British offered to free any African-American slave who served with them, leading Gen. George Washington and the Continental Congress to offer the same proposal. As a result, several thousand AfricanAmericans served as Continental Soldiers, Sailors and Marines. During the War of 1812, most states rejected attempts of African-Americans to join state militias. However, 500 African-Americans fought at New Orleans in late December 1814, and several hundred with the Navy. At the start of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, wary of offending the slave-holding border states, prohibited AfricanAmericans from enlisting. But as the need for Soldiers grew, the U.S. government began enlisting African-Americans. By April 1865, more than 200,000 had served in the Union Army and Navy, and 25 of them had received the Medal of Honor. During the Frontier Wars, African-Americans served in four segregated regiments and were known as the "Buffalo Soldiers." They fought Indians and outlaws, garrisoned forts and protected settlers. By 1900, 13 had received the Medal of Honor.

On Feb. 15, 1898, 22 African-American Sailors died when the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, Cuba. The Buffalo Soldiers fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War and five earned the Medal of Honor. African-American Soldiers also accompanied the Punitive Expedition (1915-1917) into Mexico. During World War I, more than 367,000 AfricanAmericans were among the 4.5 milliom Americans sent to Europe, of which 42,000 saw combat. The 369th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Hellfighters from Harlem," served the longest time of any American regiment and earned the French Croix de Guerre as a unit, as did 171 members. One Soldier eventually received the Medal of Honor. By 1939, the Army had only 3,600 Soldiers in the segregated Buffalo Soldier regiments out of 360,000 men, and the Navy had several thousand, mostly as mess stewards. The Marine Corps and the Air Corps had none. Between December 1941 and September 1945, about 1.3 million African-Americans served in all military services. More than 95 percent of African-Americans Soldiers served in combat support units and always in segregated units. The best known were the truck companies, collectively known as the "Red Ball Express," that transported supplies, food and ammunition 24/7 to the frontline troops after the July 1944 breakout from the Normandy beachhead. The reactivated all-African-American 92nd Infantry Division fought in northern Italy from August 1944 until April 1945. The 93rd ID, activated in May 1942, saw limited combat in the

Southwest Pacific. In late December 1944, after the German breakthrough in the Ardennes, some 4,500 African-Americans served as combat Soldiers. One of them, Staff Sgt. Eddie Carter, Jr., posthumously received the Medal of Honor in 1997. The most famous African-American unit of World War II was the 332nd Fighter Group manned by the Tuskegee Airmen. The 99th Fighter Squadron, formed on March 22, 1941, entered combat in North Africa. By May 1945, the 332nd Fighter Group, consisting of the 99th, 100th, 301st and the 302nd fighter squadrons, had established an outstanding combat record. The Army Air Forces had enlisted 145,000 AfricanAmericans. In many places, they not only had to deal with the prejudices of white commanders and white enlisted personnel, but also the prejudice of the local communities. The 4th Aviation Battalion served at Maxwell Field, Ala., living in facilities that are now part of the Federal Prison Camp. The African-American men and women who had served in the U.S. military services during the war performed well in leadership and technical positions, demonstrating the illogic and inefficiency of the segregation policies in place at the time. After 1945, these policies, racial prejudices of some white base commanders, and few promotion and career field opportunities for African-Americans in the military produced several base disorders. Investigators squarely placed the underlying cause of the disorders on the military's segregation policy. As a result, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981 in July 1948, integrating the U.S. military services.

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Pillows for Troops

Danyelle Gibson, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Robert Alvarado, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communications and navigation systems craftsman, and Matthew Hughes, stepson of Sgt. Luis Crovetto, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Training Center heavy equipment chief, stuff pillows Feb. 12, 2013, at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. 'Pillows for Troops' is an ongoing project at the Youth Program Center, where children ages 9 to 15 are able to make pillows for troops who are deployed overseas. The project takes place every Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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JB Charleston - Air Base celebrates new chiefs

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin

Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Johnson, 315th Maintenance Squadron flight chief, gathers with his family after walking through the saber team Feb. 9, 2013, during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Johnson and nine other Airmen were inducted into the highest enlisted rank during the formal event. Chief master sergeants make up one percent of the Air Force's enlisted force. Senior Master Sgt. Jason Ellis, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Bradley Levander, 81st Aerial Port Squadron, Chief Master Sgt. Neil Mann, 315th MXS Fabrication flight chief, Senior Master Sgt. Dexter McIlwain, 38th Aerial Port Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Jan Menard, 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering flight, Senior Master Sgt. Wendell Simms, 628th Contracting Squadron superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. David Turner, 315th MXS Accessories flight, Chief Master Sgt. Bart Walters, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Cheryl Clark, Holiday Inn Express hotels general manager and 437th Airlift Wing Honorary Commander, were all inducted during the event.

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Events

All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 963-4406.

February 20 / A "Ten Steps to a Federal Job (Resume)" workshop will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants will learn to navigate through the federal system and land your federal job. / A "Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base" class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston - Air Base for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly arrived spouses, connect with your unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. / A "Making Sense of the Thrift Savings Plan, Civilian and Military" class will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Simplified language to help novice investors understand the purpose of the TSP, whether it's a good choice, strategies to use when investing in the TSP, and more. February 21 / A mandatory Transition Assistance Program pre-separation briefings are provided every

BASE BRIEFS

Thursday (separatees from 8to 11a.m. and retirees from 11:00 to 2p.m.) Per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24-months prior to date of separation? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12-months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you "career ready" to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop. / A "Ready, Set, Parent!" class will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This course provides useful tips for expectant parents, while helping them to understand the importance of budgeting for their new addition. Additionally, parents receive a free bundle for each expected baby! February 22 / A Workshop for Department of Veteran Affairs Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to noon the VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. "VA One-on-One Disability Claims Assistance" will be provided from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter (authorizing the VA representative to obtain your medical records) at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic's Family Practice section. This letter is already prepared, but must be signed no later than the Monday prior to that week's Friday VA One-on-One Assistance with Disability Claims that you plan to attend. February 25 / A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base fitness center. March 1 / A retirement ceremony will be held for Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Tynan, 628th Air Base Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, at 1 p.m. at the Charleston Club.

Events

All classes or workshops will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Building 755, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 764-7480.

February 14 / A Five Love Languages class is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., February 14, 2013 at the Fleet and Family Support Center. What makes you feel loved? People express their love for one another in various ways. February 15 / A Renting 101 class is scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., February 15, 2013, at the Fleet and Family Support Center. / An Individual Augmentee Deployment Appreciation Luncheon is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., February 15, 2013, at the Redbank Club. For more information, call Tanya Bradfield at 843764-7402. February 19 / A Basic Resume Writing and Cover Letter class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m., February 19, 2013, at the Fleet and Family Support Center. / A Navigating Operational Stress class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m., February 19, 2013,

at the Fleet and Family Support Center. / An Understanding Credit Reports class is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m., February 19, 2013, at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Learn about the items that show up on your credit report. / A Home Buying 101 class is scheduled for 3 to 4:30 p.m., February 19, 2013, at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Do you know if you are ready to purchase a home? Learn the process of buying property. February 21 / A Conflict Resolution class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m., February 21, 2013, at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Are you experiencing conflict in the work place or at home? If so, join this class and learn how to identify ways to effectively resolve conflict. / A "7 Habits of Successful Families" workshop is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m., February 21, 2013 at the Fleet and Family Support Center. This class is an engaging, family-strengthening program based on Stephen Covey's Number 1 best sellers "The 7 Habits of Highly Effect People" and "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families." / A Joint Base Charleston 101 class is scheduled to be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. , Feb. 21, 2013, at the Storm Pointe Conference Center, Building 950 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. February 22 / An Interviewing for Success class is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m., February 22, 2013, at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Learn the interviewing process and how to respond positively.

See more briefs at www.charleston.af.mil 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.

African Americans in leadership

By Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes Defense Media Activity

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – The 1950s were a tumultuous time for the United States as the winds of changes blew across the country and the social landscape was transformed as the Civil Rights movement went into full swing. In 1954, the Supreme Court case ruling in Brown v. Board of Education overturned laws that permitted state-sponsored segregation. Just a few years before that in 1949, progressive and innovative Air Force leaders began paving the road to equality for all service members and ordered the service to be totally racially integrated. Since the inception of the Air Force, African Americans have strived to be, and succeeded, in being valuable team members and leaders in the world's greatest air force. Retired Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. started his career at the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Ala., where he earned his bachelor's degree and eventually became a fighter pilot in Vietnam. He led the famed flight in Operation Bolo, which led to the highest total single mission kills of the war. Throughout his career James continued on his leadership path and proved himself as a leader in various assignments. He served as the deputy assistant secretary of defense (public affairs), the principle deputy assistant secretary of defense (public affairs), commander-in-chief for North American Aerospace Defense Command/Aerospace Defense Command and special assistant to the Air Force chief of staff. Because of

his hard work and performance James was the first African American to earn the rank of four-star general. James retired in 1978, but his legacy didn't end there. While he was leading Airmen in the field, there was a little Airman-intraining at home waiting to follow in his father's footsteps. Retired Lt. Gen. Daniel James III followed his father's example and commissioned in the Air Force in 1968. Just one year later, he found himself fighting in the same war his father had two years earlier. The junior James made a name for himself as a pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours and 300 combat missions in Southeast Asia. In 2002, after serving in units in Thailand, Texas, Arizona and California, President George W. Bush nominated James to be the director of the Air National Guard. The Senate confirmed James nomination, and he became the 11th ANG director and the first African American to hold the position. African Americans have also made significant leadership contributions on the enlisted side of the house. The contributions of one significant African American leader impacts each enlisted Airmen as soon as they enter basic training. To date, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Thomas Barnes is the only African American to hold the position of chief master sergeant of the Air Force, and was a huge proponent of professional military education for enlisted members. He believed that no one should advance in rank without PME. His work helped build the commitment the Air Force has to PME training today. Although Barnes himself was African American, he didn't

U.S. Air Force graphic / Sylvia Saab

set out to create equality for African American Airmen, but for all Airmen. Frequently, Barnes was asked what programs he would implement for African Americans. "The answer was none," he said. "I told them I work for all blue suiters." The accomplishments of Airmen like Gen. James, Lt. Gen. James and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Barnes are not those just to be celebrated by African-American Airmen, but by all Airmen. They have proven that in the Air Force, no matter if you're an officer or enlisted member, no matter your race or origin, the only barriers you can't overcome are the ones you choose not to.

Same-sex family benefits available by Oct. 1 Courtesy of the Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Department of Defense announced the extension of benefits to same-sex partners to ensure fairness and equal treatment to the extent allowable under law on Feb. 11. NAVADMIN 024/13 provides information on Navy's implementation of the Department of Defense's extension of family benefits to same-sex partners. "These benefits will be available no later than October 1," said Rear Adm. Tony Kurta, director military plans and policy. "To qualify, Sailors and their same-sex domestic partner will be required to sign a Declaration of Domestic Partnership attesting to the existence of their committed relationship." The declaration is similar to that in use by other federal agencies. Service members will file the declaration at their PSD, where a DD Form 1173 ("dependent" ID card) will then be issued allowing access to benefits. Children of samesex domestic partners will also qualify for the ID card and benefits. Benefits that will be extended to same-sex domestic partners and families include: • Dependent ID cards (DD Form 1173) which will be renewed in accordance with existing policies • Commissary and Exchange • Access to Morale, Welfare and Recreation • Access to child and youth programs. This includes child

care, youth programs and youth sponsorship. • Space-Available Travel on DoD Aircraft • Joint duty assignment for dual military partners • Access to Legal Assistance • Access to most Family Center Programs • Emergency leave and emergency leave of absence for the military member to attend to partner emergencies. • Access to sexual assault counseling program. Emergency care provided; additional care determined by medical eligibility. • Exemption from hostile-fire areas for dual military if partner is killed in a combat zone. • Transportation to and from certain places of employment and on military installations • Transportation to and from Primary and Secondary school for minor dependents • Disability and death compensation: dependents of members held as captives • Payments to missing person • Authorization to participate in surveys of military families, including the quadrennial quality of life review. • Ability to participate in the quadrennial quality of life review • Authority of Service Secretary to transport remains of a dependent These benefits are in addition to the 20 educational, survivor, and travel and transportation benefits now available,

without constraints, to same-sex domestic partners by designation of the service member. These member-designated benefits are available to all Service members and a beneficiary of their choosing. Much like the process for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell law, Navy will review and modify all necessary instructions, notices, and MILSPERMAN articles, develop and deploy training for command triads, installation commanders, chaplains, care and benefit providers to include all Personnel Support Detachments to ensure a clear understanding of the documentation requirements for, and the benefits associated with, these ID cards. Certain benefits currently provided to military families cannot be extended to same-sex domestic partners at this time because they are restricted by law. Those benefits include Basic Allowance for Housing at the 'with dependent rate, and medical care to include eligibility for TRICARE. Benefit information and updates to policy on benefits for same-sex partners and families will be posted as the become available on Navy's Don't Ask Don't Tell Post Repeal website on Navy Personnel Command's web page under Support and Services http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/ dadt/Pages/default.aspx. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

75-Day Leave carry-over policy extended

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrea Perez Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – The 2010 law that allowed Sailors to carry over up to 75 days of leave has been extended to 2015, per NAVADMIN 026/13, released Feb. 13, 2013. The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama in January, extended the expiration of the 75-day leave carry-over policy from Sept. 30, 2013 to Sept. 30, 2015. Afterward, leave carryover will be reset to 60 days and any leave balance in excess of 60 days will be lost.

Special Leave Accrual for service members assigned to hostile fire or imminent danger areas, certain deployable ships, mobile units, or other duty remains unchanged and Sailors should review MILPERSMAN 1050070 for more information. Further extensions of the 75-day leave carry-over policy are not expected beyond 2015 and therefore, Sailors are encouraged to work with their chain of command to manage excess amounts of leave. For more information, read NAVADMIN 026/13 available at the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil or contact the nearest Personnel Support Detachment for clarification of the 75-day leave carry-over policy.

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Air assault training

U.S. Army photo / Sgt. Michael MacLeod

Paratroopers prepare to hook up an M119A2 105mm howitzer to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during air assault training on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 8, 2013. The paratroopers, artillerymen are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.

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MISC NOTICES

Come Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info, playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group "Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC" Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visit our website for playdates and more http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Old Fort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD. Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen 873-2283 for more information.

The Scottish American Military Society meets the second Saturday at 0900 Hrs at the VFW on Bell Wright RD Summerville if you are of Scottish heritage and are prior Military, active duty Reserve, retires and Coast guard are invited , For More info go to S-A-M-S.org

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CROWFIELD PLANTATION (Goose Creek) - 4 Br. 2.5 Bath, 2,160 sq. ft. Available mid-February. Short drive to Naval Weapons Station, Joint Base Charleston and Boeing. Open foyer, formal living with hardwood floors. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet. Nice size backyard, quiet street. Community pool, tennis, golf, walking trails. Monthly Rent $ 1,800 Military Appreciation Discount - $150 $1,650 For additional information call 843-425-6061. 2br completely renovated town home 5 minutes from the AF Base. $750 includes water. Call Curt 843-278-5454

House for rent. Goose Creek. 3 BR, 1 BA, LR, DR, Garage, fenced in backyard. If interested, call Moses. 843-345-2421. (Section 8 welcome)

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25 y/old guy looking for a roommate for a 1900 sq/ft home built in '05 in Hollow Oaks neighborhood of N. Char. Age/Gender/Race doesn't matter. You will have your own bathroom. Call 540-230-2224 or email bwhite100010@yahoo.com

Summerville 2 yr new 2 BR 2B , 1400 sq ft townhome gated community. Spacious rooms, kitchen w/all appliances. Storage under stairs & 2nd floor laundry has W/D. Lease & security deposit required. Inquiries email:jlvarner53@gmail.com Room for rent in Goose Creek home. $500 all inclusive. Call/text 843.409.2229 for more information.

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Washer dryer sets $250/$350, stacker wash/dryer $400; kitchen dining sets $50/$200; dressers/chest drawers $50/$250. Call 452-2229 KITCHEN CABINETS Beautiful. Never Installed. Cost $4800, Sell $1650. Call 843-856-4680.

Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set w/ warranty. $150! King for $225. Can Deliver $150 843-696-5712

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Washer & Dryer: $ 150. Must pick up. Call Phil at 763-9587 in the P.M. 6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set, Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available 843-696-5212

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Diggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their dependents. Each line is roughly approximately 45-55 letters and spaces. The amount depends upon the number of capitals, punctuation, etc. Three lines is roughly 150-160 total letters and spaces. One ad per military family per issue. Military may re-submit ad each week. Only personal ads qualify to run for free (ie: garage sales, home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.) Business-related ads (even if a home business) do not qualify to run for free and must be paid. (See information below.*) We DO NOT accept “work at home” or “multi-level-marketing” ads. Ads which do not adhere to submission guidelines may be rejected without notice. The Best Way To Submit A Free Classified Ad Is With Our Online Form At www.CharlestonMilitary.com We do not take ads by phone. Please do not call us to confirm receipt of your free ad.

* Ads from non-military or business-related ads (even home businesses) cost $4 per line (45-55 letters and spaces per line). Additional lines (over the 3 free) for personal ads may be purchased for $4 per line as well. To pay for an ad or additional lines, please submit your credit card number and expiration date - as well as the name of the cardholder - with your ad via fax, email, or by phone.

Deadline to submit an ad is 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Ads printed on a first come-first serve, space available basis.

Deadline for 2013 Scholarships for Military Children fast approaching By Tammy Reed Defense Commissary Agency marketing and mass communications specialist

See the Answers, Page 11

In today's economy, it's hard to find the money for what many could consider the luxury of a higher education. Getting a scholarship to help pay for your investment can really help. That's why the Defense Commissary Agency wants to remind you that the Feb. 22, 2013, deadline for students to apply for this year's Scholarships for Military Children Program is fast approaching. All students interested and eligible to apply are encouraged to gather their materials and submit their applications as soon as possible. One of the items needed includes an essay on the following topic: "Please discuss in detail how one of the first ladies (since 1933) has made an impact on a social issue in the United States." Scholarship awards will be based on funds available, but the scholarship program awards at least $1,500 at each commissary. If there are no eligible applicants from a particular commissary, the funds designated for that commissary will be awarded as an additional scholarship at another store. The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in 2001 to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. Applications are available in commissaries worldwide and

online at http://www.militaryscholar.org. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 22, 2013. Commissaries can be found at www.commissaries.com. Click the link locations at the top of the page. To apply for a scholarship, the student must be a dependent, unmarried child, younger than 23 or enrolled as a fulltime student at a college or university; a dependent of a service member on active duty, reservist, guardsman, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty or survivor of a retiree. Eligibility is determined using the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database. Applicants should ensure that they, as well as their sponsor, are enrolled in the DEERS database and have a current military ID card. The applicant must also be planning to attend or already attending an accredited college or university, full time, in the fall of 2013 or be enrolled in a program of studies designed to transfer directly into a four-year program. The scholarship program is administered by Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to service members and their families. Scholarship Managers, a national, nonprofit, scholarship-management services organization, manages and awards these military scholarships. If students have questions about the scholarship program application, call Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email them at militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com. No government funds are used to support the Scholarships for Military Children Program. Commissary vendors, manu-

facturers, brokers, suppliers and the general public donate money to fund the program. Every dollar donated goes directly to funding the scholarships. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than $10 million in scholarships to almost 7,000 children of service members. About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. By shopping regularly in the commissary, patrons save an average of 30 percent or more on their purchases compared to commercial prices - savings amounting to thousands of dollars annually. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America's military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country. COMMISSARY CONNECTION: Stay connected with the latest news about additional savings, shopping sprees, contests, commissary promotions, events and more, go to www.commissaries.com/subscribe.cfm and subscribe to the Commissary Connection newsletter.

Crossword of the Week

CLUES ACROSS 1. Sleeveless Arab garments 5. Make somebody laugh 10. Doctors’ group 13. Afghan Persian language 14. Indian dresses 15. Publisher Conde 17. Loud noises 18. Threefold 19. 6489 Ft. Greek mountain 20. Holds outerwear 22. Expressed pleasure 23. Hawaiian floral garlands 24. Unhappy 26. Belonging to a thing 27. Tooth caregiver (abbr.) 30. A public promotion 31. Levels to the ground (alt. spelling) 33. Nursing group 34. Set aside for a purpose 38. Slightly wet 40. One of #1 across 41. Any competition 45. Verify 49. Lyricist Gershwin 50. Bangladesh capital before 1982 52. Potato state 54. “Weighing Gold” artist Gerard 55. Australian Racing Board

56. Type of health insurance 58. Pierce with a knife 60. Southeast Asia Treaty Org. 62. Outer garment storage room 66. Genus cuniculus 67. Speak 68. Language, a.k.a. twi 70. Smudge made by soot 71. Amber is one 72. Stand to hold articles 73. Midway between S and SE 74. Satiates 75. One who colors clothes

CLUES DOWN 1. Determine the sum of 2. Spoken in the Dali region 3. River in Florence 4. Plant fiber that makes rope 5. Spanning 6. 1978 Turkish massacre 7. Acid causing gout 8. Drops underwater 9. Midway between E and SE 10. Dwarf buffalo 11. Five iron 12. Valuable owned items 16. Small amounts 21. High, green or iced

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22. 6th Jewish month 25. Macaws 27. Male parent 28. The king of molecules 29. Golfer Snead 32. Swedish krona 35. Express pleasure 36. Resource-based economy 37. A waterproof raincoat 39. Red China 42. Furnish with help 43. Criminal Records Office 44. ___ de cologne 46. Repeat sound 47. Stonestreet character 48. Baby cats 50. Sleep reveries 51. Ancient calculating device 53. Constitution Hall org. 55. Vipers 57. Plant structure (alt. spelling) 58. Gymnopedis composer Erik 59. A slab of lumber 61. Modern London gallery 63. Kiln 64. All right 65. Ceremonial staff of authority 67. Many not ands 69. Norwegian money (abbr.)

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NEW NEW 2011 2011 FORD FORD FIESTA FIESTA SE SE

2007 Mitsubishi Galant Leather, moonroof, 1 owner $

Starting Startingat at

2005 Mini Cooper Dbl. sunroof, extra clean, must see $

7,995

8,995

Auto, Auto,air, air,AM/FM/CD/MP3, AM/FM/CD/MP3,power power package, package,tire tirepressure pressuremonitor monitor &&much muchmore. more.

MSRP MSRP$17,365. $17,365.Includes Includes$3500 $3500Rebate, Rebate,$500 $500 Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade

2004 Ford Mustang GT Convertible, auto, loaded, 50k mi $

2004 Honda Odyssey EX Leather, moonroof, DVD $

2005 Honda CRV 4x4, moonroof, like new $

Starting Startingat at

9,995

$ 10,995$

10,995

15,956

MSRP MSRP$16,865. $16,865.Includes Includes$500 $500rebate, rebate,$500 $500 Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade

2010 2010 FORD FORD MUSTANG MUSTANG

2009 Chevy HHR LT Extra clean, loaded $

at Starting atChevy Suburban Z-71 2008 Scion TC Coupe Starting 2005 Moonroof, loaded, extra clean Loaded, extra clean, must see $ $

10,995

11,995

V6, V6,Auto, Auto,Power PowerPkg, Pkg,Tilt, Tilt, Cruise, Cruise,AM/FM/CD/MP3, AM/FM/CD/MP3,&& much muchmore. more.Pre-Owned, Pre-Owned, Low Lowmiles. miles.

MSRP MSRP$21,295. $21,295.Includes Includes$2000 $2000rebate, rebate, $500 $500Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade

2008 Ford Excape XLT at Starting at Auto, loaded, price toStarting sell $

NEW ESCAPE XLS NEW 2011 2011 FORD FORD2008 ESCAPE XLS Ford Fusion SE

11,995

11,995$ $

11,995

Auto, loaded, one owner $

17,759

Stk# Stk#F5141 F5141

NEW FORD CAB NEW 2010 2010 FORD F-150 F-150 CREW CREW CAB XLT XLT 2006 Toyota Highlander 2006 Audi TT

2005 Toyota 4Runner Sports Edition, loaded, extra clean $

11,995

12,995

One owner, like new $

13,995

97 97Cadillac CadillacDeVille DeVille

3,995 3,995

13,995

13,995

02 02Ford FordFocus Focus

V8, V8,auto, auto,power powerseats, seats,power power locks, locks,AM/FM/CD, AM/FM/CD,driver’s driver’spackage, package, SYNC, SYNC,&&trailer trailertow, tow,&&much muchmore. more.

Auto, Auto,very verylow lowmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

3,995 3,995

$$

4,995 4,995

2007 Toyota RAV4 4x4 Auto, extra clean, one owner $

2011 Chysler 200 Auto, loaded, 1 owner, only 15k mi $

V8, V8,auto, auto,11owner owner

$$

6,995 6,995

2007 Toyota Camry XLE Sunroof, extra clean, auto, leather $

04 04Dodge DodgeDurango DurangoSLT SLT 05 03 Limited 05Jeep JeepGrand GrandCherokee CherokeeLtd Ltd 14,995 03Ford FordExcursion Excursion14,995 Limited 14,995 Lthr,Lthr, Loaded, Leather, loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,just justserviced serviced

05 05Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS Leather, Leather,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

9,995 9,995

08 08Jeep JeepPatriot Patriot

15,995

11,995 11,995

$$

13,995 13,995

07 07Pontiac PontiacTorrent Torrent

11,995 11,995

13,995 13,995

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Loaded, factory warrant, extra clean $

18,995

06 06Mercedes MercedesC230 C230

10 10Toyota ToyotaCorolla CorollaLE LE

15,995

12,995 12,995

10 10Nissan NissanVersa Versa

Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,low lowmiles miles

$$

13,995 13,995

14,995 14,995

13,995 13,995

18,995

08 08Suzuki SuzukiGrand GrandVitara Vitara

Auto, Auto,like likenew, new,save savebig! big!

$$

Auto, Auto,only only6k6kmiles miles

$$

2012 Nissan Altima Coupe Auto, loaded, low miles $

10 10Nissan NissanCube Cube

Moonroof, Moonroof,loaded loaded

Auto, Auto,air, air,power powerpkg, pkg,one oneowner owner

04 04Acura Acura3.2TL 3.2TL

06 06Nissan NissanAltima Altima2.5S 2.5S

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner

$$

18,995

13,995 13,995

06 06Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS

15,995

11,995 11,995

2012 Ford Mustang Conv. Leater, auto $

$$

Leather, Loaded, xtra must power package,xtra xtraclean clean2007 Ford xtraclean, clean, mustsee see Leather,power Loaded, Edge SEL Accord LXpackage, $$ $$ Leather, chrome wheels, 1 owner Auto, loaded, extra clean $ $

V6, like V6,auto, auto, likenew new Honda 2010

06 06Suzuki SuzukiGrand GrandVitara VitaraSport Sport

08 08Kia KiaSorento Sorento Auto, powerpkg, pkg,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean Auto,power

9,995 9,995

9,995 9,995

9,995 9,995

Loaded, xtra must xtraclean, clean, mustsee seeCX9 Loaded,2007 Mazda $$ $$ Leather, moonroof, 1 owner, 30k mi $

$$

$$

$$

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner

$$

14,995 14,995

$$

14,995 14,995

2011 Nissan Maxima 2013 Scion TC 2012 Nissan Quest Loaded, only 8k miles Only 4k mi, extra clean, glass roof Loaded, like new 06 09 08 06Nissan NissanMurano Murano 09Mercury Mercury Milan 08 08Mazda MazdaCX-7 CX-7 ChryslerSebring SebringConv. Conv.Ltd Ltd 08Chrysler $ $ $Milan

20,995

Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,like likenew new

$$

15,995 15,995

10 10Dodge DodgeJourney Journey

24,995

16,995 16,995

10 10Ford FordE350 E350Van Van

12-passenger, 12-passenger,XLT XLTpkg, pkg,loaded loaded

$$

18,995 18,995

10 10Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS

07 07Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab XLT XLTpkg, pkg,V8, V8,auto auto

19,995 19,995

10 10Honda HondaAccord Accord Only Only3k3kmiles, miles,auto, auto,like likenew new

21,995 21,995

17,995 17,995

Auto, Auto,3rd 3rdseat, seat,xtra xtraclean clean

21,995 21,995

Crew CrewCab CabZ85 Z85

24,995

17,995 17,995

07 07VW VWTouareg Touareg

V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded loaded

Loaded, mustsee, see,priced pricedtotosell sell Loaded,must

19,995 19,995

26,995

08 08Nissan NissanPathfinder Pathfinder

08 08GMC GMCCanyon CanyonSLT SLT

10 10Ford FordEscape EscapeXLT XLT $$

2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Loaded, sunroof, 1 owner, low mi $

$$

16,995 16,995

2009$$ BMW 328i Loaded, only 23k miles, one owner $

Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,priced pricedtotosell sell

24,995

$$

26,995

10 10Toyota ToyotaCamry CamryLELE

$$ SEL 2013 Ford Edge Loaded, Factory Warrant $

Leather, Leather,full fullpower power

17,995 17,995

2012 Chevy Silverado LT V8, only 6k miles, extended cab $

$$

15,995 15,995

15,995 15,995

$$ 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L $$ Leather, moonroof, one owner $ Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,SAVE SAVEBIG BIG

V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded, loaded,better betterthan thannew new 22,995 Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean 21,995 $$ $$

Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,sunroof, sunroof,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

$$

19,995 19,995

2012 Toyota Avalon Leather, moonroof, loaded $

10 10Jeep JeepGrand GrandCherokee Cherokee

26,995

10 10Chevy ChevyCamaro CamaroLTLT

4x4, 4x4,loaded, loaded,priced pricedtotogo! go!

$$

21,995 21,995

Auto, Auto,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

22,995 22,995

2012 Ford Explorer XLT 2012 Dodge Charger R/T 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Loaded,08 like new Leather, loaded, Nav., extra1010 clean Leather, moonroof, 10 Flex Lincoln 10Ford Ford FlexSEL SEL Nav., Hemi 08 LincolnMKZ MKZ Pilot Rover 08Honda Honda PilotEX-L EX-L 08Land Land RoverLR3 LR3 Loaded, New Loaded,moonroof, moonroof,lthr, lthr,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean Newtires, tires,loaded, loaded,priced pricedtotosteal! steal! Leather, Loaded, Leather, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean Loaded,factory factorywarranty, warranty,like likenew new $ $ $ loaded,

28,995 24,995 24,995

$$

$$ $$ 28,995 25,995 24,995 25,995 25,995 28,995 24,995 25,995

$$

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MSRP MSRP$34,000. $34,000.Includes Includes$4500 $4500Rebate Rebate$1,000 $1,000FMC FMCdealer, dealer, $500 $1,000trade tradeasst. asst. $500military militaryrebate, rebate,$2000 $2000cash/trade, cash/trade,$1,000

2010 Ford Mustang Conv., premium pkg, leather, auto $

2008 Chevy Silverado LTZ Crewcab, 4x4, extra clean $

13,995

00 00Ford FordF150 F150Ext ExtCab Cab

00 SaturnSL1 SL1 00Saturn

Auto, Auto,air, air,xtra xtraclean clean

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,must mustsee see

$$

2008 Hyundai Tiburon SE Leather, one owner, low miles $

23,859

$$

MSRP MSRP$22,995. $22,995.Incldues Incldues$2000 $2000rebate, rebate,$500 $500 Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade

2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Leather, moonroof, lots of extras $

12,995

$

Loaded, at Starting Starting at 1 owner, 50k mi, like new

Auto, Auto,cruise/tilt, cruise/tilt,air, air,power powerpackage, package, AM/FM/CD, AM/FM/CD,Mykey Mykey&&much muchmore. more. 2009 Honda Civic Auto, only 25k miles, one owner $

11,995

16,995

$$

Auto, Auto,air, air,power powerpackage, package, tilt, tilt,Mykey Mykey&&much muchmore. more.

2007 Ford F-150 1 owner, extra clean, only 40k mi $

8,995

13,870

Air Conditioning,tilt tiltsteering steeringwheel, wheel,power power AirConditioning, doorlocks/remote doorlocks/remotekeyless, keyless,ABS ABSbrakes brakes

NEW NEW 2011 2011 FORD FORD FUSION FUSION SS

2006 KIA Sedona EX Moonroof, DVD, leather, loaded $

$$

05 05Suzuki SuzukiVerona Verona Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,low lowmiles miles

13,995

07 07Chrysler ChryslerPT PTCruiser Cruiser

02 02Mazda MazdaMillennia Millennia Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,only only50k 50kmiles miles

$$

7,995 7,995

6,995 6,995

2004 Nissan 350Z 6 spd., loaded, 1 owner, like new $

14,995

02 02Acura AcuraMDX MDX

Auto, xtra Auto,2011 xtraclean cleanDodge

04 ChevySilverado Silverado2500 2500HD HDLS LS 04Chevy

12,995 12,995

13,995 13,995

2011 Toyota Tacoma 4x4, only 12k miles $

06 06Cadillac CadillacCTS CTS

10 10Toyota ToyotaTacoma Tacoma

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,must mustsee see

Auto, Auto,air, air,only only10k 10kmiles, miles,like likenew new

$$

14,995 14,995

14,995 14,995

2011 GMC Sierra Crewcab V8, auto, one owner 05 05 FordMustang MustangRoush Roush $Ford Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean 23,995

07 07Nissan NissanQuest Quest

$$Toyota Tacoma X-Runner $$ 2011 6 speed, loaded, low miles $

07 07Ford FordEdge EdgeSE SE

24,995

06 06Dodge DodgeRam Ram2500 2500Crew CrewCab Cab 4x4, 4x4,only only34k 34kmiles, miles,like likenew new

Auto, Auto,Extra ExtraClean, Clean,11Owner Owner

$$

20,995 20,995

19,995 19,995

2013 Chevy Camaro Convertible Auto, loaded, like new $ 10 10Nissan NissanMaxima Maxima3.5 3.5

XLT, XLT,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

22,995 22,995

22,995 22,995

2009 Mercedes ML 350 4matic, like new,LTloaded 07 07Chevy ChevyAvalanche Avalanche LT Leather,only only14k 14kmiles miles $Leather,

29,995 26,995 26,995

$$

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2010 Honda CRV EX Leather, moonroof, one owner $

20,995

07 07Mazda MazdaRX8 RX8Coupe Coupe

07 07Toyota ToyotaCamry Camry

6spd, 6spd,loaded, loaded,one oneowner owner

$$

15,995 15,995

15,995 15,995

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Moonroof, DVD, nav., loaded, 1 owner 07 JeepWrangler WranglerXX $ 07Jeep 06 06Pontiac PontiacSolstice Solstice

16,995 16,995

16,995 16,995

10 10Dodge DodgeGrand GrandCaravan CaravanSXT SXT

08 08Ford FordExplorer ExplorerXLT XLT

2008 Ford$$ Expedition EL Ltd edition, moonroof, DVD, like new $

Captain Captainseats, seats,dual dualpower powerdoors, doors,loaded loaded

18,995 18,995

3rd 3rdseat, seat,11owner owner

26,995

18,995 18,995

09 09Nissan NissanTitan TitanCrew CrewCab Cab

09 09Honda HondaAccord AccordEX EX

Auto, Auto,V8, V8,only only12K 12Kmiles miles

Loaded, Loaded,11owner owner

$$

$$

20,995 20,995

20,995 20,995

2012 Honda Ridgeline Loaded, 4x4, 1 owner, low miles $

27,995

08 08Wrangler WranglerUnlimited UnlimitedSahara Sahara

08 08GMC GMCSierra Sierra1500 1500Crew CrewCab Cab

4x4, 4x4,Auto, Auto,hardtop, hardtop,must mustsee see

4X4, 4X4,Loaded, Loaded,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

24,995 24,995

2010 Buick Enclave

$$

24,995 24,995

2011 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson

14k miles. $ Call $$ $ for a price! 29,995 26,995 27,995 29,995 26,995 27,995 29,995 Sunroof, Sunroof,only only 400miles miles $400

Loaded, 11 LTLT like new 07 10 MKS 11Chevy ChevyCamaro Camaro 07Dodge DodgeRam Ram2500 2500Laramie Laramie 10Lincoln Lincoln MKS 4x4, Nav., moonroof, one owner Mega MegaCab, Cab,only only19k 19kmi, mi,11owner owner

Dual Dualmoonroof, moonroof,loaded, loaded,only only16k 16kmimi

$$

OIL & & FILTER FILTER 95 95OIL CHANGE CHANGE

18

$ $

13,995 13,995

Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,28k 28kmiles miles

27,995

09 09Ford FordF150 F150Super SuperCab Cab

Moonroof, Moonroof,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

$$

2010 Lexus IS250 Loaded, only 30k miles $

27,995

$$

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

13,995 13,995

24,995

18,995 18,995

$$

06 06VW VWBeetle BeetleConvertible Convertible

Only Only28k 28kmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean

$$ 8i 2011 BMW 320 Loaded, auto, low mles, like new $

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,low lowmiles miles

18,995 18,995

12,995 12,995

Auto, air,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean 24,995 Auto,air, 23,995 Only Only21k 21kmiles, miles,loaded, loaded,11owner owner $$ $$

08 08Honda Honda CRV $CRV

Auto, Auto,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean

16,995 16,995

Power Powerside sidedoors, doors,loaded loaded

18,995

2012 Ford Flex Leather, loaded

$$

16,995 16,995

05 LincolnTown TownCar CarSignature SignatureLtd Ltd 05Lincoln

$$

20,995

$$

9700 9700 DORCHESTER RD. NEXT TO WALMART 9700 DORCHESTER DORCHESTER RD. RD. ••• NEXT NEXT TO TO WALMART WALMART

12,995 12,995

2008 Ford Mustang GT California pkg, loaded, 1 owner $

20,995

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05 05Toyota ToyotaSienna SiennaLE LE

07 07MINI MINICooper Cooper

Auto, powerpkg, pkg,xtra xtraclean clean Auto,power

$$

13,995 13,995

10,995 10,995

10,995 10,995

08 08Ford FordEscape Escape

06 06VW VWPassat Passat

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,like likenew new

$$

$$

17,995

12,995 12,995

$$

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2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Auto, leather, loaded $

Moonroof, lthr, xtra lthr,like likenew, new,garage garagekept kept Moonroof, Loaded, xtraclean, clean,11owner owner 2008 Infiniti G35 NitroLoaded, Heat $$ 1 owner, 30k mi $$ Leather, moonroof, Loaded, only 29k miles $ $

Auto, owner xtraclean, clean,one one owner Auto,xtra 2008 Chevy Silverado LT $$ $$ V8, loaded, 1 owner, extended cab $

UMMERVILLE SUMMERVILL

7,995 7,995

06 06Honda HondaAccord AccordEX-L EX-L 15,995 05 05Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab 15,995 Loaded, Loaded,leather, leather,moonroof moonroof V8, V8,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean

10,995 10,995

10 10Ford FordMustang MustangConvertible Convertible

$$

Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

10,995 10,995

$$

7,995 7,995

2008 GMC Envoy SLT Leather, loaded $

$$

16,995

08 08Suzuki SuzukiReno Reno

Low Lowmiles, miles,one oneowner owner

$$

05 05Chrysler ChryslerCrossfire CrossfireLtd Ltd

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean

05 05Dodge DodgeRam Ram1500 1500SLT SLT

13,995

Touring, Touring,auto, auto,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

$$

2005 Nissan Titan 5.6 LE Crew cab, DVD, leather, extra clean $

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