02-17-2012 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) by Diggle Publishing Company

Joint Base Charleston

Patriot Vol. 3, No. 7

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

Friday, February 17, 2012

841st drives the "golden spike"

An aerial view of the new 841st Transportation Battalion rail facility at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. (Inset: Left to right) Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Fichter, Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, Army Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard, Army Lt. Col. Robert Dawson and Terry Healey cut the ribbon during the 841st Transportation Battalion’s ribbon cutting and golden spike ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Feb. 13. The golden spike ceremony represents the completion of an eightyear, $9 million project that expanded the rail facility to eight lines. Fichter is the Naval Facilities Engineering Command resident officer in charge of construction, Ward is the JB Charleston deputy commander, Leonard is the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command commanding general, Dawson is the 841st Transportation Battalion commander and Healey is the Queen City Railroad Construction site safety health officer. See more photos on Page 14.

U.S. Army photo / Capt. Josh Turner • (Inset) U.S. Navy photo / Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The 841st Transportation Battalion held a ribbon-cutting and golden spike ceremony at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station Feb. 13. The driving of a golden spike is a railroad tradition celebrating the completion of a railroad project. The 841st Transportation Battalion drove their golden spike signifying an end to a railroad construction project costing more than $9 million. "What you see here has taken more than eight years to come together and has required hard work by many," said Army Lt. Col. Robert Dawson, 841st Transportation Battalion

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Recently, a number of taxi companies have been denied access to Joint Base Charleston – Air Base and Weapons Station because of security precautions. According to Robert Trout, 628th Security Forces Squadron plans and programs chief, anyone using a taxi to commute to and from JB Charleston – Air Base or Weapons Station should be aware that only a select number of taxi companies are being allowed to enter the bases. Some companies are prohibited from entering the Air Base and Weapons Station because their drivers don’t have valid Defense Biometrics Identification Cards granting individuals access to the bases.

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“These drivers won’t receive DBIDs cards if their packages are disapproved,” said Trout. “We run a criminal background check on each taxi driver that submits a package and many of them are not allowed to enter the base because of in-depth criminal records,” Trout said. Below is a current list of companies approved to enter the Air Base and Weapons Station. The list is subject to change at any time: • Yellow Cab Taxi, 577-6565 • Mt. Pleasant Shuttle, 971-4901 • Battlestar Express, 697-7810 • Yellow Van Taxi, 406-3555 • Footy’s Taxi, 330-7352 • Carolina Cab, 209-7152 • Signature Ride Taxi, 696-1906

• Elite Limo Service, 814-6905 • Lewis & Lewis Taxi, 821-0431 • Coastal Limo & Transportation, 810-0110 • Shuttle Etc., 552-0406 For additional information on JB Charleston’s gate entry process, contact the 628th SFS at 963-3623. (The listing is provided for information only and no federal endorsement of the above mentioned services is intended.)

Base Safety office: Protecting our assets By Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

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The expansion added seven lines to the one previous rail line. Four of the lines are dedicated to storage. "This is a terrific expansion ... because it will increase our capabilities and it allows for storage of cargo at the railhead instead of down at the port, giving a smoother operation," said Dawson. "This facility will not sit still long. Within the next week we will begin putting it to good use and start shipping cargo on behalf of our great nation as we perform our mission. "As just one of a handful of strategic seaports in the United States, JB Charleston stands out as one of the best, providing a unique capability to our Army and military to receive and process large cargo rail shipments and to support our nation regardless of when the call may come," concluded Dawson.

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commanding officer. "Just over 15 months ago, where you are sitting was covered in trees and heavy brush. Today it's a fine facility." The 841st Transportation Battalion ships military equipment from installations across the United States to troops serving in Southwest Asia and Europe. "This facility is all about strategic velocity," said Army Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command commanding general. "That is what this is all about and I will submit to you that only in the United States of America can we accomplish something like this. Thousands of vehicles are about to roll through here. The armed forces will be ready for what comes next because of places like this and great cities like Charleston."

There is an office at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base just like many others, whose personnel perform day-to-day functions such as answering phones, responding to e-mails or helping customers. But this office also does a job most people aren’t even aware of on a daily basis; the 628th Air Base Wing safety office helps keep you alive. “The Safety Program is truly a team effort at JB Charleston. The 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing safety offices are co-located in the Wing Headquarters along with their respective chiefs of safety and their corresponding staff members,” said Chris Anderson, 628th ABW ground and weapons safety chief. “The 437th AW leads the flight safety component of the program while the 628th ABW administers the ground and explosive safety elements. “The wings ensure a cross flow of safety information and both teams are committed to promoting the outstanding safety culture present at JB Charleston,” said Anderson. After technical training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, most safety officials have the opportunity to attend advanced training to take

their skills to the next level. “As individuals, we are a jack-of-all-trades,” said Staff Sgt. Meagan Bustillo, 628th ABW Safety office safety technician. “We have to know something about everything. We are responsible for complying with federal standards and Department of Defense standards as well as local laws. On any given day we can be tasked with a variety of jobs which could include confined space training exercises, inspecting child development centers, evaluating the motorcycle safety program or checking offices for power strips plugged into one another (daisy chains). We are everywhere and we have to keep our knowledge as current as possible to effectively do our job." The 628th ABW Safety office is responsible for inspecting more than 1,000 facilities on JB Charleston annually. The inspections ensure all facilities and their operations are functioning in compliance with Air Force and federal standards for electrical, machine guarding, fall protection, training and hazardous material safety just to mention a few. After inspections, each unit is given an overall grade; outstanding, excellent, satisfactory or unsatisfactory. If a unit needs further assistance, the 628th ABW Safety office works closely with

the unit commander to make sure updated procedures are being implemented and standards are being followed. “We ensure safeguards are in place enabling people to go home to their families at the end of each day safely while effectively accomplishing their mission at work,” said Darnell Edmonds, 628th ABW Safety office safety and health official. Besides routine inspections, the 628th ABW Safety office also conducts formal investigations which can occur anytime, day or night, on or off the installation. In 2011, the 628th ABW Safety office personnel conducted more than 35 formal investigations involving service members. If a service member is hurt in a vehicle accident or injured while participating in recreational activities, Safety is called to conduct an investigation. “As an investigator, my conclusions of a mishap cannot be used for disciplinary actions, to include a line of duty determination,” said Edmonds. “My job is to figure out what happened, why it happened and to provide recommendations and measures to prevent it from happening again.” “We are here to help,” said Staff Sgt. Narto Simmons, 628th ABW safety technician. “Our number one goal is prevention.”

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The Patriot • February 17, 2012

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Leadership should be what? Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot The Joint Base Charleston Patriot is published by Diggle Publishing Co., (843) 412-5861, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the 628th Air Base Wing. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families. Its contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Navy. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by DoD, Air Force, Navy or Diggle Publishing Company of the products or services advertised. Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provided by the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office of Joint Base Charleston. All photographs are Air Force or Navy photographs unless otherwise indicated. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The Publisher and Public Affairs offices of both bases reserve the right to refuse any advertisement deemed to be against DoD regulations or which may reflect poorly on the bases or personnel.

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By Chief Master Sergeant Gigi Manning 315th Airlift Wing command chief "Leaders should be collaborative, modest and generous." - Bill Bradley, former U.S. Senator and retired NBA player Everyone has their own conception of what leadership should be. If all of these ideas were put on a drawing board, many of them would be the same or in the same realm. One of the reasons I chose Senator Bradley's quote is because it sums up what my idea of what leadership entails. Leaders should be collaborative: Leaders should foster teamwork, enhance the confidence of those in their sphere of influence and ensure

will be obvious by the orchestration of that everyone knows the mission, the team. vision and strategy so everyone Leaders should be generous: Leaders can work towards it. If you don't should be generous in their praise of know where you're going, you'll Airmen, peers and leaders when it's due. never get there. It's a leader's Leaders should be generous with their responsibility to be transparent and time for discussions, mentoring or listenprovide the necessary tools and ing with a concerned ear. information to ensure a successful Leaders should also be generous with outcome. their knowledge and experience. The Leaders should be modest: Leaders should be modest in the Chief Master Sgt. greatest legacy a leader can leave behind is one of sharing their knowledge and sense of not having to be in the Gigi Manning experience so Airmen can continue on forefront all the time for "attasuccessfully after their departure; process driven boys" and praise from superiors. Your peers and versus personality driven. Airmen should make you shine without you havIn your opinion, what should a leader be and ing to try and grab the spotlight. If you are truly are you striving to be that person? leading, your part in the grand scheme of things

Career Corner: Reenlistment Commentary by Master Sgt. Donald Leydig Joint Base Charleston - Air Base career assistance advisor Are you an Airman who is currently or about to be within 13 months of your Date of Separation? If so, you will be required to complete a Career Job Reservation and a commander's recommendation in order to reenlist in today's Air Force. Recently, Air Staff released a list of Air Force Specialty Codes that will have limited to no CJRs approved for Airmen who enter into their CJR window between Feb. 1 and Aug. 31. If you are in an AFSC that is not on the following list or if you already hold one of the affected AFSCs but have entered into your CJR window prior to Feb. 1, you will still receive your CJR. The following is a list of AFSCs affected by this program and the remaining Fiscal Year 2012 numbers of Airmen who will receive their CJR across the Air Force: 1P0- 16 3D1X1- 8 2A0X1S- 8 3E7X1- 80 2A6X1 -8 3M0X1 - 0

2A6X2- 8 3N0X4- 8 2A6X4- 16 3P0X1- 160 2A7X3- 16 4A1X1- 8 2S0X1- 8 4A2X1- 8 2T0X1- 8 4Y0X1- 16 2T1X1- 44 If you fall under one of these affected AFSCs, the Air Force Personnel Center will "rack and stack" you in the following order: Unfavorable Information File, last three Enlisted Progress Reports, current grade, projected grade, date of rank, and Total Air Force Military Service Date. They will then send you, your supervisor and your commander, a monthly update on where you rack and stack. You can also go to Virtual Military Personnel Flight, self-service actions, reenlistment and then click on CJR to verify where you stand. Historically if you have not received your CJR by the third month, you most likely will not earn a CJR. The squadron commander also has the option to apply for a commander override and request a CJR for their Airmen, but that process should be left up to their most highly

deserving Airmen and must be approved by the wing commander and the AFPC commander has the final approval. If you do not receive a CJR, you have two options: retrain or separate. If you want to retrain, then you need to view vMPF, self-service actions, retraining, request retraining and then view the retraining advisory to view the jobs that are open for you to apply for. You must then review your record to ensure you qualify for the job and submit your eligibility and application and wait to see if you are selected for that AFSC. I realize this process can be confusing and stressful, so if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your options, contact me at 963-2768. You can also view the Joint Base Charleston Professional Enhancement Center's Community of Practice where valuable information about the CJR Constraint program and Retraining are available to view. Good luck in your future and make sure you fully understand all of your options prior to committing to any of them.

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Diamond Tip: Mentors and mentoring Commentary by Master Sgt. Kristina Mullins 1st Combat Camera Squadron first sergeant Who is your mentor? Better yet, who are you mentoring? Mentoring relationships are the cornerstone of an effective team and organization. Today, with changes, such as Career Job Reservation restraints, force shaping and deployments, our Airmen need mentorship more than ever. That's why it's so important to have both formal and informal mentoring processes. So what exactly is a mentor and just as impor-

tantly, who can be a mentor? Any one of us can be a mentor. A mentor is a trusted advisor or counselor and helper. Basically, we as mentors, help guide our Airmen on their journeys with the goal of helping them grow as Airmen and as people in their professional and personal lives. In a formal learning situation, mentoring functions can be understood as providing support, challenges and vision. Mentoring helps prepare for the increased responsibilities Airmen assume as they progress in their career. One of the misconceptions about mentorship is

Achieving momentum Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago Joint Base Charleston command chief I love getting among inspiring people. A young-aspiring warrior passed this piece to me almost a year ago. This excerpt from author John C. Maxwell is called "Momentum Breaker or Maker." It presents a great vector check for all of us this week! In our lives, if we are looking for personal and team success, we need to stay growing momentum by avoiding those characteristics that consume our energies. Momentum breaker: the past ... vs ... Momentum maker: the future An organization picks up steam when its leaders point to a better tomorrow. Momentum breaks down when leaders preoccupy themselves with the past. Or, as I've heard quoted, "Losers yearn for the past and get stuck in it. Winners learn from

the past and let go of it." Momentum breaker: apathy ... vs ... Momentum maker: passion Passion energizes your talent and rubs off on those around you. Momentum breaker: individualism ... vs ... Momentum maker: teamwork If you want to kill momentum, then insist on doing things by yourself. Momentum grows through team victories in which numerous people can claim to have played a role. The level of celebration on a team depends upon the level of participation. Momentum breaker: tradition ... vs ... Momentum maker: creativity Don't tear down the fence until you understand why it was built. At the same time, relentlessly question the logic, "that's how we have always done it." What worked in the past may be outdated and could hold you back in the future. Momentum breaker: indecision ... vs ...

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that it is only for officers. That is not the case. Mentorship includes everyone; officers, enlisted and civilians. Mentoring covers a wide variety of areas such as technical and professional development, history and heritage, air and space power doctrine, joint war fighting, family situations and career guidance. The intention of mentorship is to develop well-rounded, professional and competent future leaders of our Air Force. So, start seeking out a mentor today or better yet start mentoring our future leaders! Mentoring is covered in Air Force Instruction 36-3401.

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Momentum maker: action I am never overly impressed with idea people. Anyone who takes a long shower can come up with a good idea. I'm impressed with a person who has the tenacity and discipline to make ideas happen. Momentum breaker: ingratitude ... vs ... Momentum maker: gratitude As a Chinese proverb states, "Those who drink the water must remember those who dug the well." No one can claim to be self-made. Whatever accomplishments we attain in life have connections to the goodwill and support of those around us. When we express thankfulness for the benefits bestowed upon us by friends and colleagues, then those people are more apt to aid us again in the future.

Did you know that . . . The Society protects client confidentiality? When you make an appointment to meet with a Society Counselor to review your spending plan, discuss your financial needs and get help from the Society, your conversation remains a private matter between you and the Society. It is no one else’s business. The only time the Society would contact your command (and even then ONLY with your permission) would be if the severity of your financial problems was beyond our ability to provide assistance, or if you wanted your commanding officer to appeal the Society’s decision to deny support to you. If you have financial difficulties, please consider the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society your first resource.

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A real hero walks among us Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Flipping through the pages of a comic book, I recognize the same story line I've read a thousand times; a superhero uses special powers to defeat a malicious villain with no regard for his own safety. We idolize superheroes because they keep us safe at any cost. We feel comfortable with this story-line and its bright comic book colors, courageous muscular leading men and happy endings we can predict. In the real world, we do not have the ability to make lightning come out of our fingertips or move buildings with our bare hands. Most of the villains in our lives aren't as clear as day and we don't always have a happy ending. But as farfetched as comic book heroes are in our day-to-day lives, there really are heroes walking among us. My hero happens to be a fellow non-commissioned officer, a mother and a friend. Her name is Staff Sgt. Jessica McMahan, a broadcaster with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron and she believes she is as ordinary as a woman can be. But, if you ask anyone who knows her, chances are they will tell you how extraordinary she really is. As a 20 year old file clerk in Boca Raton, Fla., if you told Jessica that six years later she would be in Iraq loaded down with 60 pounds of gear and an M-16 rifle slung over one shoulder and a video camera over the other, she would have told you that you were out of your mind. "A friend of mine at the time was planning on joining the Air Force and really wanted me to meet her recruiter," said McMahan. "I had never really thought about joining the military before I met him, but before I knew it I was leaving for basic training." That was Feb. 2000. During her fourth week of boot camp she found out she was going to be an Air Force videographer. "Initially I was a little bummed at first because I wanted to work in the medical field but being a videographer was my second choice so I knew I was lucky," said McMahan. After graduating from basic training, she went to the Defense Information School at Fort George G. Meade, Md. for technical training. It was during the final weeks of training she fell in love with her new job. "We were documenting the Trooper Youth Leadership Camp. We followed these kids around for one week. It was such a great experience getting to tell their stories," said McMahan. "I realized how lucky I was to have this job and I was excited about the future stories I would tell." After technical school she headed to her first duty station, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. She spent the next three years documenting all types of ceremonies. Her next duty station was Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This is where she gave birth to her daughter Chloe. "Chloe changed me. I had big dreams about seeing the world but now I was more content to stay close to home so I could be with her," said McMahan. In 2006, she was notified that she was deploying to Iraq, her first deployment. She was embedded with the 4th Infantry Division and the 1st Cavalry as well as other infantry units in Baqubah, Iraq. She was one of the few Airmen and females assigned there. "When I went on missions, I would often imitate the guys I was out on patrol with. I wanted them to be confident I knew what I was doing so they would continue to let me go out and document their missions, McMahan said. She spent months in Iraq documenting house-to-house raids, weapons searches, convoy patrols and combat humanitarian operations by coalition forces. She also had to assume the role as a gunner on a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle on several missions. She spent more than 700-hours in the field, more than twice the average time for videographers.

and overall quality of character. I am honored to know her and am lucky to have her as friend," Staff Sgt. Shawn Hardee, an Air Force Basic Military Training instructor and friend of McMahan, uses her story to motivate his training flights. "I've told every one of my flights about her because she's an unlikely candidate for such a story. I tell her story because it proves that no matter who you are or how much you do or don't resemble the "warrior" because of your Air Force Specialty Code, you can be put into extremely dangerous situations and defeat the bad guy," said Hardee. After her tour at Vandenberg, McMahan was assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron here at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Soon after arriving, she went back to Iraq and was amazed by the changes and the progress made since her previous deployment. In Jan. 2010, after an earthquake devastated Haiti, McMahan was on her way with a Combat Camera crisis response team to cover the U.S. military's participation in relief efforts Highlights from Staff Sgt. Jessica McMahan's 12 year Air Force career are "Haiti was a completely different experience displayed Feb. 10. McMahan deployed twice to Iraq and is a Bronze Star for me. I have seen what war does to a country recipient. McMahan is a combat broadcaster with the 1st Combat Camera but to witness the effects of a natural disaster is to Squadron at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. see a different kind of suffering. You know it is no one's fault and it wasn't preventable," she said. Her partner was U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Lawree McMahan has seen the worst of the worst; war and the Washington who considers McMahan his sister. death, destruction and human suffering it entails. Yet it is her "She can watch my six (back) any time," said ability to focus on times of joy, beauty and triumph that Washington. "When the worst things happened she was my always keeps me in awe of her. friend. She will always be my friend." She will tell you there was a day in July 2010 that she On days she spent outside the wire, the 100-pound often goes back to in her mind. She was riding in the back of McMahan was hauling 60 pounds of gear. When her unit an aircraft with the ramp open as the plane flew over the came under fire, she stopped documenting with her camera great Pyramids of Egypt. It was a beautiful day and she was and switched to a combat role with her rifle. videotaping. That sight, that moment, will be with her forev"I know how important it is to document what's happener and stands out as the highlight of her career. That was the ing, but there were times I had no choice but to drop my Air Force. camera and use my weapon." Last year, McMahan participated in an annual bike ride During one such event, her unit was targeted during a for wounded warriors in North Carolina. The warrior ride is house search. She continued documenting in the face of a chance for military members, past and present to come direct fire. Coalition forces killed four Al Qaeda terrorists together and raise awareness about wounded service memthat day and detained another seven. bers. She also came to the aid of a wounded Iraqi soldier. She "I think most of us that do the ride enjoy it because it's a made sure he received medical attention until he was evacuchance for us to feel normal and be around people that have ated from the battlefield. Her footage of an ambush on an the same injuries or experiences as we do," said McMahan. Iraqi police checkpoint helped ensure other coalition forces Now, she is on the verge of starting a new chapter in her knew what they faced on the battlefield. life. She will be separating from the Air Force after 12 years Towards the end of her tour, she found herself having to of service. She has been within inches of losing her life mulpick up her weapon more often. Instead of fear, she focused tiple times in battle and she has saved lives. She has looked on getting home to her daughter Chloe. evil and death in the face and is still standing. She has She left Iraq in Jan. 2007, having participated in 40 comserved her country honorably and courageously. bat and humanitarian missions. She shot more than 30 hours Through it all she has remained an amazing mother to of footage that was used to counter propaganda from enemy Chloe and an amazing friend to so many. forces and inform the local population and media about I asked her if she keeps all the article clippings from coalition actions as well as aiding future combat operations. when she received her Bronze Star or any of her other miliOn Sept. 27, 2007, her friends, family and co-workers tary achievements and mementos. She answered in her very gathered to watch Col. Steve Tanous, the 30th Space Wing humble way. Commander at the time, present her with a Bronze Star for "Yeah, I have all that stuff in a box. I'm keeping it for Heroism while deployed. There was a lot of emotion in the Chloe. She may want to have it one day." room that day. McMahan was the humble woman she had I think the late actor Christopher Reeves sums up what always been and her friends, family and co-workers experimakes Staff Sgt. Jessica McMahan a hero: enced emotions ranging from pride to pure relief that she "When the first Superman movie came out, I was frehad made it home safe. "Jess is the most inspirational non-commissioned officer I quently asked 'What is a hero?' My answer was that a hero is someone who commits a courageous action without considhave been blessed to meet in 13 years," said Tech. Sgt. ering the consequences. Now my definition is completely Christina Styer, a photographer at Langley Air Force base, different. I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds Va., who was stationed with McMahan at Vandenberg. "She strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming has no idea how much we think of her as a hero and hope to obstacles." measure up to her level of honor, loyalty, dedication, caring

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Air Base housing scheduled for water main flushing Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron will conduct water main flushing in the Hunley Park housing area at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base from Feb. 27 through March 2.

During this time, housing residents may notice a discoloration in their water. This can be corrected by running your bathtub faucet or running your empty washing machine through a cycle. For questions or concerns, contact the 628th CES at 963-2392.

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Black History Month events Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The African American Heritage Council has announced the following events for the upcoming Black History Month at Joint Base Charleston. This year's theme is Black Women in American Culture and History and honors the efforts of women of African descent who have played a myriad of roles in helping to shape the nation. Feb. 26 - Musical Unity Tribute and Dinner at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Chapel at 4 p.m. A free dinner immediately follows the tribute. Feb. 29 - Luncheon featuring guest speaker Dr. Annette West at the Charleston Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pay in advance or at the door. For information, contact Staff Sgt. Veronica Garrison at 963-5497, Master Sgt. Terrence Whitehead at 963-4813 or Master Sgt. Aleisha Jordan at 963-4568.

Veterans Job Fair scheduled for Feb. 22 By Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center Public Affairs The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center and South Carolina Works Trident of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, along with S.C. Congressman Tim Scott, will host a veterans' job fair at the North Charleston Convention Center Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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USS Klakring (FFG 42) line handlers take up the slack on a mooring line after the ship moored at Union Pier, Charleston, S.C., Feb 10. The frigate’s crew conducted training with the Citadel Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, allowing midshipmen the opportunity to experience life on a U.S. Navy ship.

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USS Klakring (FFG 42) moors at Union Pier, Charleston, S.C., Feb. 10. The frigate’s crew conducted training with the Citadel Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, allowing midshipmen the opportunity to experience life on a U.S. Navy ship.

Seamen Pedro Diaz (left), Austin Reifsteck and Malcolm Debose secure the ship’s brow-skirt after USS Klakring (FFG 42) moored at Union Pier, Charleston, S.C., Feb. 10. The frigate’s crew conducted training with the Citadel Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, allowing midshipmen the opportunity to experience life on a U.S. Navy ship. Diaz, Reifsteck and Debose are crewmembers onboard Klakring.

Civilian port workers and Sailors guide a brow into place after USS Klakring (FFG 42) moored at Union Pier, Charleston, S.C., Feb. 10. The frigate’s crew conducted training with the Citadel Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, allowing midshipmen the opportunity to experience life on a U.S. Navy ship.

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Financial advice doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to cost an arm and a leg; seek help on base By Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Are you living paycheck to paycheck or have you run up an unmanageable amount of debt? Do you have an emergency fund established for an unforeseen hardship? Are you buried under a sea of bills and just need advice on financial management? The Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Fleet and Family Support Center and the JB Charleston - Air Base Airman and Family Readiness Center can help you dig out from under your bills by offering free financial advice for all active duty, Reserves, retirees and dependants. "The FFSC is here to assist our service members and their families with many quality of life issues, including their finances," said Kim Brown, FFSC financial specialist. "The FFSC financial educators can help provide advice for most financial needs a Sailor, Airmen, Soldier, Marine or family member might face." "Individuals tend to seek financial advice from people who they are familiar with and trust such as family members or

friends," said Elsa Summers, A&FRC community readiness consultant. "The A&FRC provides this familiar support for Airmen or Sailors in need of some financial guidance." Military members are not exempt from making financial mistakes that can lead to financial hardships, so there are several free services available from trained professionals to help. "The biggest issues we tackle are debt; student loans or credit cards with high interest rates as well as automobile loans. Many of these debt situations can lead to problems with security clearances and can jeopardize a young service member's career." said Suerjee Lee, FFSC financial education specialist. "We teach and provide the proper personal financing tools as well as referring service members to the right organization for assistance if necessary. Financial educators, specialists and counselors are here to assist all service members." One way FFSC furthers their mission is by training Command Financial Specialists. These Sailors help educate other service members in their command on the importance of being financially healthy and counsel those seeking advice on the proper steps to take to be financially ready. "Command Financial Specialists are crucial to their commands because they work one-on-one with the service mem-

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Navy mentorship develops leadership By Petty Officer 2nd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Entering the Navy can be an extreme culture shock to many as they transition to a military lifestyle, which can be challenging for even the most seasoned Sailors. Realizing this, Master Chief Petty Officer Rick West, master chief petty officer of the Navy, implemented the Brilliant on the Basics program to provide guidelines for leaders throughout the ranks to provide mentorship and pave a path for a Sailor's success. The Brilliant on the Basics program requires every command to have a command mentor program that promotes the wellness of every Sailor, both professionally and personally. Naval Health Clinic Charleston's own mentorship program promotes and encourages Sailors to further their professional education by sharing their hands-on experience and knowledge with their peers. "From my perspective, the program is very important because it prepares our junior Sailors and junior officers for that next step to becoming a senior enlisted leader or officer," said Master Chief Petty Officer Terence Anthony, NHCC command master chief. "Our command grooms from within. We teach hospital corpsmen straight out of "A" school what it takes to hold an independent duty corpsman billet or how to be a successful officer in the medical community."

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LRS shop keeps C-17 aircraft supplied Story and photos by Senior Airman Anthony Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs If a C-17 Globemaster III departs Joint Base Charleston for a mission and happens to encounter maintenance problems during the flight, maintainers won't have to go far or wait long to make repairs. This is because they are already equipped with the necessary repair parts on board the aircraft to fix the issue. The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Mobility Readiness Spares Packages section is responsible for ensuring the 437th Airlift Wing's C-17s are equipped with the necessary repair parts before they depart on a mission. The section manages MRSPs or kits, which are air transportable packages of repair parts and related maintenance supplies required to sustain a C-17 for a specified period of planned wartime or contingency operations. The MRSP section provides logistical support to the 437th AW's 56 C-17s valued at $11.3 billion, said Master Sgt. Dechanta Wooten, 628th LRS/MRSP non-commissioned officer in charge. Before a mission is tasked, the MRSP section's job has already begun. Each month, MRSP Airmen conduct an inventory of the 18 MSRP kits valued at more than $35 million. "Attention to detail and accountability are very important," said Airman 1st Class Antonio Harris, 628th LRS/MRSP apprentice. "We have to make sure these kits are at 100 percent or aircraft maintainers won't have the necessary parts to repair the C-17s." To move these kits, the Airmen must also be qualified to operate forklifts. "Kits can weigh anywhere from three to four thousand pounds," said Harris. "When a kit is needed, we move it via forklift to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron to be loaded onto a C-17." Four of the 18 assigned kits are designated to directly support the 437th Maintenance Group, 437th AW. One of the kits is always on the alert bird, an aircraft which is always on standby for emergency deployments. Another kit is designated as a standby or back-up kit. The other two kits are for extreme backup cases, according to Harris. "At any given moment, when one of the alert birds has to depart on an emergency mission, the 437th MXG will physically have one of our kits onboard to assist them (for a duration of one year)," said Wooten. "This in turn averts any mission delays. We provide that 'direct' logistic support to the flight line." This direct logistic support increases the number of flying missions executed by the 437th AW. "To know that we are depended on to help keep these aircraft flying is very satisfying," added Harris. "You can't fly without supply." At the end of the day, the MSRP section helps contribute to the 628th LRS mission of enhancing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces by providing supplies, equipment, vehicle, war reserve materiel, port services and fuels valued at more than $500 million to JB Charleston.

Senior Airman Chase Hoyt and Airman 1st Class William McQuillan conduct an inventory of a Mobility Readiness Spares Package Feb. 8 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. MRSPs are air transportable packages of repair parts and related maintenance supplies required to sustain a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for a specified period of planned wartime or contingency operations. Hoyt and McQuillan are from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron MRSP section. Airman McQuillan conducts a monthly inventory of a Mobility Readiness Spares Package at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Feb. 8. The MRSP section manages MRSPs or kits, which are air transportable packages of repair parts and related maintenance supplies required to sustain a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for a specified period of planned wartime or contingency operations.

Airman 1st Class Antonio Harris inspects the serial number of a filter element during an inventory check at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Feb. 8. Harris is a 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron MRSP section apprentice.

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ALS announces John L. Levitow Award winner Col. Richard McComb and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Amy Lexon during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Feb. 9. The award is presented to the student who displays exemplary excellence as both a leader and a scholar. McComb is the JB Charleston commander and LugoSantiago is the JB Charleston command chief. Lexon is a 628th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven journeyman.

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Air Force Medical Service turns to secure messaging By Gary Pomeroy and Jon Stock Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs WASHINGTON – Patients at Air Force medical treatment facilities will soon be able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging. Secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare portal. The MiCare portal is built to facilitate secure, online communications between patients and their healthcare team. The goal of MiCare is to improve the quality of healthcare that patients receive and provide a mechanism for patients to have better access to their own health information at whatever time is most convenient to them. MiCare will streamline communication and access to information between office visits, reducing the frequency of office visits for some patients. It will also reduce reliance on telephone calls, providing more convenience for the patients, AFMS officials said. "MiCare will make routine health care more convenient for our patients, while reducing unnecessary visits to the MTF, thus freeing up our providers to see more acute patients. This is an important goal in Air Force Patient-Centered Medical Home," said Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles Green, Air Force Surgeon General. Benefits from MiCare's secure messaging tool include patient access anytime, anywhere to: • Communicate privately with their healthcare team online without waiting in phone trees or playing phone tag • Ask their healthcare team for advice about non-urgent symptoms

• Appointment reminders • Follow up on a condition without requiring a trip to the MTF • Medication alerts/refill information • Medical test and referral results • Notifications regarding Flu vaccinations, school and sports physicals, MTF closure dates, etc. In addition, according to Air Force Medical Service officials, in the near future MiCare will offer patients secure access to their Personal Health Record. The PHR feature will allow patients to capture medical information in a central, online location. Officials emphasized that this has not been an option for patients in the past, making it difficult for them to keep track of health information coming from different doctors, treatment locaU.S. Air Force Graphic Illustration tions, emergency providers and overseas With MiCare, AFMS patients can easily request and provide information at any time. stations. MiCare provides a secure patient portal to ensure easy and private online communiSince MiCare is a patient-driven servcations in order to connect beneficiaries to their health care team. ice, the beneficiary must register with their MTF to have an active account. • Receive medical test and lab results MiCare deployment to Air Force hospitals and clinics is • Request medication renewals underway and will progress through the remainder of 2012. In • Request a copy of immunization records the coming months more information will be coming directly • Access physician-approved health resource links at their from the MTF regarding when MiCare will become available convenience at each base and what to expect when MiCare arrives. The healthcare team will be able to contact patients via To find out more, please visit www.sg.af.mil/MiCare or ask MiCare to provide: your local MTF when it will be available to you.

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Extinguish … save … salvage Story and photos by Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Fighting fires and saving lives is a calling for thousands of men and women worldwide who don the uniform of a firefighter. Here at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron/Civil Engineer Fire Department, live that calling everyday with one goal in mind: extinguish, save and salvage. Whether it is salvaging a home, resuscitating a person in cardiac arrest or conducting community fairs to raise fire prevention awareness, JB Charleston firefighters are on station everyday protecting the property and lives of Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and their families. "This is what we do, what we are meant to do - fight fires, save lives and protect the community as a whole," said William Belida, JB Charleston - Weapons Station district chief. "Some people just know if this job is for them. It takes a special breed of person to handle the stresses that come with this job because it can get tough." Nick Servon, a firefighter who works at JB Charleston - Weapons Station, began pursuing his childhood dream when he was only 15 years old and started volunteering at local fire departments. After graduating from firefighting school at age 17, Servon was ready to become a firefighter, but there was still some doubt in the back of his mind as to whether he was cut out for the job. "As a firefighter you don't know if you are going to be a firefighter for life until you actually go into your first fire," he said. "The first fire I responded to was a house with 15-foot flames shooting out of the windows of the second floor. All I could feel at the time was fear when I saw the flames. To this day, I don't know one firefighter who still does not get a case of the nerves before entering a fire. "On that day I pushed through my fear and fought the fire. Once the fire was out everyone started to cheer, slap me on the back and congratulate me for putting out my first fire," Servon continued. "That was it for me, the sense of belonging to another family and brotherhood. I came out that day smiling from ear to ear and I knew right at that moment, I was meant to fight fires - it was in my blood." From helping a partner cope with a difficult fire or accident scene to cooking a meal for the crew, the JB Charleston - Weapons Station 628th firefighters are bonded as a family, helping and assisting each other as well as protecting those who defend America. "I couldn't ask for a better job," said Firefighter Glen Pilger. "Part of our job is to make sure individuals out there know how to keep themselves safe and we do that by holding events to help raise awareness. "If there is a call, we are always on scene. On days that we don't get a call, well that is a good day. That means we don't have to go out and try to salvage someone's home from being burned to the ground or rescue someone from a car accident." Pilger said. "We look forward to the days we don't get calls because that means everyone is being safe and that makes everyone happy." The 628th firefighters working at JB Charleston - Weapons Station are on the clock an average of 144 hours every two weeks. Many spend holidays at the fire station since emergencies don't take days off. "This is our lifestyle ... our way of life," said Firefighter Glen McLendon. "We love what we do no matter the hours, no matter the day it falls on. And even though we preach prevention, we can't always keep a fire or accident from happening. If we can improve someone's life, even just a little by saving a family photo album from a fire, it makes our day." "Being a firefighter can be tough," Belida said. "Seeing a family lose a loved one or everything they owned in a home fire, or witnessing a victim of a car accident take their last breath as you try to revive them, those things stick with us and are never forgotten. But that doesn't hinder us at our jobs; if anything, it makes us stronger and work harder for the next person or home." Firefighter Nick Servon joined the firefighting community when he was 15 years old, intrigued by the excitement of the job. Servon has been fighting fires for 20 years and is a member of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron/ CE Fire Department at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station.

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Master Sgt. Brady Durr (left) and Master Sgt. Dechanta Wooten (center) present a Top-3 coin and certificate to Airman 1st Class Rudolph Bender for being selected as a Top-3 Monthly Outstanding Performer at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Feb. 8. Each month, the Top-3 organization recognizes Airmen who have made a significant impact on their unit’s mission. Bender and Wooten are assigned to the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Durr is assigned to the 437th Operations Support Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, and is the Top-3 president.

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Master Sgt. Brady Durr (left) and Master Sgt. Christopher Wilson (center) present a Top-3 coin and certificate to Tech Sgt. Matthew Ancell for being selected as a Top-3 Monthly Outstanding Performer at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Feb. 8. Each month, the Top-3 organization recognizes Airmen who have made a significant impact on their unit’s mission. Ancell and Wilson are assigned to the 437th Maintenance Group, 437th Airlift Wing. Durr is assigned to the 437th Operations Support Squadron, 437th AW, and is the Top-3 president.

Education Fair held at JB Charleston - Air Base Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Education and Training office held an Education Fair at the Education and Training Center at JB Charleston - Air Base Feb. 10 with 34 colleges and universities in attendance. The fair is held annually and is open to all military, family members and retirees. "In order to remain the number one Air Force in the world, we need to continue to educate our Airmen to become strategic thinkers," said Darrell Nesbitt, JB Charleston - Air Base education and training chief. Colleges and universities in attendance included the Citadel, the University of South Carolina, Southern Illinois University and American Military University among others. Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, JB Charleston command chief, was also in attendance handing out door prizes from each of the schools to lucky attendants. Tech. Sgt. Kevin McAlister, 315th Airlift Wing Force Support Squadron support staff noncommissioned officer in charge, attended so he could find a school that would meet his needs for his upcoming deployment. "There is really no excuse not to go school now. While deployed, I can take online classes. I found the right school and program that will be best for me here at the fair," said McAlister. For more information on available educational opportunities contact the base Education and Training Center at 963-4575.

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The Patriot • February 17, 2012

‘Ditching the dip’ ... Quit smokeless tobacco By Claudia Dion NHCC certified tobacco treatment specialist It takes 15 minutes to get from your workspace to the designated smoking area and back. Your favorite bar has just banned smoking indoors and you can't smoke in the bowling alley any more. Is this discrimination? Are these changes unfair to smokers? In a word, no. No one is forcing you to quit smoking, but as a smoker, you are being moved away from people who don't. The main reason is the danger tobacco smoke poses to others. So should you consider switching to a form of smokeless tobacco? Isn't that stuff better for you anyway? No. Smokeless tobacco (chew, snuff, dip) is still tobacco and contains carcinogens. It maintains your addiction to nicotine and the by-product or "spit" is a health hazard - a warm, dark and moist place for germs to thrive. It also stains your teeth, causes your gums to recede, makes your breath stink and causes pre-cancerous white patches to form in your mouth. The tobacco industry promotes smokeless tobacco as a way for you to use tobacco anywhere. The products are nicely packaged and flavored, all designed to cover up the fact that you are consuming carcinogens or tobacco-specific nitrosamines in large amounts. If you are a smokeless tobacco user, you have probably thought about quitting. A great opportunity to quit will occur Feb. 23 during the Great American Spitout. Whether you want to quit spit or stop smoking, the process is similar. Ask yourself, "What does smokeless tobacco do for me and can I get whatever it is some other way?" Reasons not to quit include responses such as, "I like it" or "it relaxes me" or "it is something to do when I'm bored." If you make a list of the pros and cons - the con list will probably be longer. Besides the oral problems already mentioned, smokeless tobacco use puts a hefty dent in your wallet. In today's economy, that money could be put to much better use. Another issue to consider is the example you are setting for your children and grandchildren. Most of us would be very unhappy if a child in our lives started any type of tobacco use. Make your list and then decide. Quitting may not be easy, but it will be worth the effort. Remember, tobacco use is more than a habit, it is an addiction and withdrawal will occur. But, there are ways to cope with withdrawal. Here are some important tips: 1. Decide to quit for yourself, not anyone else. 2. Pick a quit date. 3. Get support. 4. Plan what you are going to do instead of chew.

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Claudia Dion, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, certified tobacco treatment specialist, discusses the numerous health benefits of quitting tobacco.

5. Choose healthy ways to relax; exercise, read, garden, sew, play games, meditate, work on a hobby or take a class. This list will be huge if you take the time to make it. 6. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if medication may help you quit.

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If you don't make it the first time, don't give up. Each time you try to quit you get closer to success. For quitting assistance, there are two resources at Joint Base Charleston. On the Weapons Station call the Wellness Center at Naval Health Clinic Charleston at 694-6910. On the Air Base call the Health and Wellness Center at 963-4007. For additional support, call the TRICARE South toll-free Smoking Quitline at 1-877-414-9949 or the South Carolina Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUITNOW (1-800-784-8669). Additional information can also be found at the Department of Defense website "Ditch the Dip" at www.ucanquit2.org.

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War from within: MSgt Kapanke's resilient internal battle By Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs (This feature is the follow up to "Life after Death: 45 tumors didn't slow this Airman down", which is featured as part of "Through the Airman's Eyes" series on AF.mil. The story digs deeper into the emotional war Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke fought within himself and how he found the resiliency to fight back when the odds of survival were against him.) Sometimes, life is best described as a simple fishing trip. At first, things weren't so simple for Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke, 437th Maintenance Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing flight chief at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Against all odds, Kapanke successfully battled testicular cancer which had manifested itself in the form of 45 tumors spread throughout his body, fought a forced military retirement, went on to lace his boots back up and continues to have an extraordinary Air Force career. Kapanke's astonishing fight against cancer was only half the battle. The bigger war was finding the resiliency from within to overcome the odds with his mortality reduced to a coin toss. "I'm ready to share the most personal part of my Air Force story," said Kapanke. "For years I've been embarrassed about my own selfishness. I was in such a dire situation, the only hope I had was finding contentment before I died. After my third round of chemotherapy failed, I started thinking about how easier and painless it would be if life was over." Kapanke hopes that by admitting this, he'll be able to inspire anyone fighting their own demons to not give up. "I had nobody to relate to," said Kapanke. "It wasn't like I had legal issues. There wasn't a judge that could give me custody of my life back. I lost my job, confidence, career and health. I couldn't even get into bars because the bandana covering my bald head was called gang related." The cancer that had caused a dark reality to loom over Kapanke's shoulder reminded him it was no longer 'if' but 'when' he was going to die. "The truth was," said Kapanke. "I was content with dying. However, having no control over my life was the hardest part." Kapanke desperately wanted control. By not reaching out to the support and care programs available, he suffered in silence and started feeling the only aspect of his life he had any control over was dying on his own terms. Although he needed professional support, he refused to look or ask for it. The doctors, therapists, behavioral health counselors and clergy were willing to help Kapanke with his depression but couldn't because his pride left had him feeling embarrassed and ashamed. Finally, after months of personal torture, hanging on by only a thread, he could feel himself letting go.

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Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke fishes at Bushy Creek in Goose Creek, S.C. Feb. 14. Kapanke successfully defeated testicular cancer in 1997. He used his desire and love of fishing to help him survive. He went on to deploy to Iraq for a year and served as a crew chief with the Air Forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thunderbirds. He is currently assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing.

"I never gave up on anything in my life until that day," said Kapanke. "Even when I found out I had more than 40 tumors, I wanted to finish my technical school. However, after chemo failed over and over, I started thinking, why bother?" Isolated in darkness and numb to the world around him, Kapanke left the hospital and considered one last act of hopeless desperation. He had hit an emotional rock bottom. "That was my eye opener," said Kapanke. "Amidst the darkness, I could feel a spiritual presence. For the first time in months, I didn't feel alone." With death lingering like a dark shadow in a cold room, Kapanke remembered that he was a warrior and knew his battle wasn't over. He realized he shouldn't have tried fighting the battle alone as long as he did. "No matter how hopeless I felt, somewhere out there someone had it worse," said Kapanke. "Everything was overwhelming because I tried carrying it all alone. There is nothing to glorify over that type of pain. I just hope sharing this reminds anyone feeling alone that they're not. There is no temporary problem in life that requires such a permanent solution.

I hope my honesty can inspire others to have their eye opener before it's too late." Although he was still in pain and in a daily fight for his life, not knowing if he'd survive or not, he was driven and knew he would not give up. It was the little things in life that gave him the inner strength to continue fighting. He told himself, "One day I'll be able to go fishing again." Kapanke used fishing to help him not give up and as treatments continued, his body didn't give up either. Fishing was more than a relic of his life before cancer, it was also a testament to the life he dreamed to have again. "When I'm fishing on the river," said Kapanke. "I feel free from all of life's worries, if only momentarily. It's the little things in life that gave me the strength to keep fighting." Eventually, he defeated the cancer that was crippling his body and he went on to see the entire world while having a successful Air Force career. Everywhere he went, he brought his fishing pole with him. "For now, when it comes to death," said Kapanke. "I'm the one that got away."

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841st drives "golden spike" at JB Charleston - WS See the story on Page one. Army Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard speaks during the 841st Transportation Battalion’s ribbon-cutting and golden spike ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Feb. 13. The golden spike ceremony represents the completion of an eightyear, $9 million project that expanded the rail facility to eight lines. Leonard is the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command commanding general.

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(Left to right) Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Fichter, Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, Army Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard, Army Lt. Col. Robert Dawson and Terry Healey drive golden spikes during the 841st Transportation Battalion ribbon cutting and golden spike ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Feb. 13. The golden spike ceremony represents the completion of an eight-year, $9 million project that expanded the rail facility to eight lines. Fichter is the Naval Facilities Engineering Command resident officer in charge of construction, Ward is the JB Charleston deputy commander, Leonard is the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command commanding general, Dawson is the 841st Transportation Battalion commander and Healey is the Queen City Railroad Construction site safety health officer.

Budget request preserves troop health benefits, official says By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – The $48.7 billion in medical spending contained in the 2013 defense budget request follows Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s often-stated priority of keeping faith with military members, a senior Defense Department official said yesterday. Though the request would establish or increase TRICARE enrollment fees and deductibles for most retirees and raise retail and mail-order pharmacy co-pays, fees will not increase for active-duty service members, survivors of military members who died on active duty, or medically retired service members, Dr. Jonathan Woodson told Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service reporters. Woodson, a vascular surgeon, is the department’s assistant secretary for health affairs and director of the TRICARE Management Activity. "Active duty family members will be affected by increases in co-pays when they obtain prescriptions from retail or mail order pharmacies,” he said. “Prescriptions will continue to be filled at no cost to beneficiaries at military treatment facilities." Defense Secretary Panetta has taken a balanced approach to required spending cuts, Woodson said. “There’s a global fiscal crisis, there’s a national fiscal crisis, and of course, we’re conducting business under the Budget Control Act,” he said. The Defense Department has a $487 billion dollar “bill to pay” under that act, Woodson added. “All things needed to be considered,” he said, “but I think there’s been a real fair approach in making sure that we honor the service of our men and women who commit to defending this nation.” Department leaders have protected personnel benefits, particularly health care, as much as possible, he said. “The health care will remain superb,” he pledged. “The

access to health care will be preserved, and it will be quality care.” Proposed changes include: – Increasing enrollment fees for retirees under age 65 in the TRICARE Prime health plan, using a tiered approach based on retired pay that requires seniorgrade retirees with higher retired pay to pay more and junior-grade retirees less; – Establishing a new DOD graphic by Paul Sherman enrollment fee and increasing deductibles for Proposed increases in pharmacy co-pays and retiree TRICARE Prime enrollment fees and the TRICARE Standard deductibles, shown here, are among medical cost-saving measures included in the fiscal 2013 and TRICARE Extra defense budget request. plans; – Establishing a new, tiered enrollment fee for the TRI- pharmacies and have higher mail-order co-pays, ranging from $25 in fiscal 2012 to $66 in fiscal 2017. CARE-for-Life program for retirees 65 and older; Under the tiered system, retirees younger than 65 enrolled – Increasing pharmacy co-pays while offering incentive in TRICARE Prime will pay a minimum enrollment fee of costs for use of mail order delivery and generic medicines; – Indexing fees, deductibles, pharmacy co-pays, and cata- $460 this fiscal year, rising to $893 in fiscal 2017 for those strophic caps to reflect the growth in national health care receiving less than $22,589 in annual retirement income. Maximum TRICARE Prime enrollment fees, charged to costs. Proposed pharmacy co-pay costs for a one-month supply of retirees receiving more than $45,179 in annual retirement pay, retail drugstore prescriptions are set at $5 for generic drugs are set at $460 to $520 this year and $2,048 in fiscal 2017. In his prepared testimony today before the Senate Armed and $12 for brand-name medicines in fiscal 2012, and will Services Committee, Panetta said service members and their rise over time to $9 and $34, respectively, in fiscal 2017. For mail-order three-month prescriptions, those costs begin families will see no increases in health care fees or at being free for generic drugs and $9 for brand-name medi- deductibles. Military retirees younger than 65 will be most affected, and cines, and rise in fiscal 2017 to $9 and $34. Defense officials noted that nonformulary drugs – those not on the department’s their costs will remain, “as they should be,” below those of list of standard medicines – often are not available in retail most private-sector plans, Panetta said.

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Special Announcements

Events Feb. 21 ❏ All You Need to Know about Building, Maintaining and Repairing your Credit: Whether you want to build, maintain or fix your credit score, this class will cover every aspect of the credit report and credit scoring, Feb. 21 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. Feb. 22 ❏ Ten Steps to a Federal Job: Learn about Federal resumes and navigating through the process of landing a federal job, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. Feb. 23 ❏ Deciphering the Career Status Bonus (CSB/Redux): Learn whether or not the CSB/REDUX is the best retirement choice before you make a decision you may regret, Feb. 23 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to sign up. ❏ Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Support Group: Join us for this support group for families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, Feb. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. Feb. 24 ❏ Investing Made Easy: Getting started, introduction to financial markets, making a plan and investment fraud will be discussed, Feb. 24 from 8 to 11 a.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. Feb. 25 ❏ Heart Link Charleston Spouse Orientation: Learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, benefits and services while making new friends, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Childcare issues will be addressed at time of registration. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. Feb. 27 ❏ Making Sense of the TSP (Civilian & Military). Simplified language to help even the novice investor understand the purpose of the TSP, whether it is a good choice for you, strategies to use when investing in the TSP and much more, Feb. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. Feb. 29 ❏ Smooth Move Workshop: Learn how to ease thru a PCS move with the help of relocation experts, Feb. 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. March 1 ❏ Newcomer's Tour: Join us on this free, fun bus and walking tour of downtown Charleston, March 1 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Let a professional tour guide show you the sights and tell you all the secrets that make Charleston a wonderful place to live. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register.

❏ Clinic Announcement: The Health and Wellness Center has changed phone numbers. To contact the HAWC, call 843-963-4087. ❏ LEAN Awareness Class: Learn how to create a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and learn proven techniques and methods to eliminate waste in processes. The Lean Awareness Class is held every Tuesday in Bldg. 16,000, Mission Support Group Conference Room from 8 to 11 a.m. Call George McDowell at 4698378 for more information. ❏ Over Pricing (ZOP) Program: Per Air Mobility Command, everyone that orders parts through the Department of Defense stock system is requested to file a report when large discrepancies in prices exist for parts received. An example would be a $5 part that costs $500. All personnel should contact the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Customer Service office to file a complaint. For questions, concerns or further instruction on ZOP, contact Staff Sgt. Charles Brown at 963-4831. ❏ Workforce Specialist: A workforce specialist is now available by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The specialist can help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance and provide information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, dependents and Department of Defense civilians. Call 963-4406 to schedule an appointment. ❏ Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston: Held the first and third Wednesday of each month, this is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for all military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Get the information you need to make this your family's best assignment ever. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. ❏ Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408. ❏ Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out. Workshops meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007 to sign up. ❏ Sleep habits: Learn effective sleep habits and how to get your best Z's during this workshop which meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the HAWC classroom. This class is open to everyone. Call 963-4007 to sign up.

Meetings and Registrations ❏ Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like, or regret how you act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. The workshop is divided into four, 90minute sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972.

Family Events is dedicated to family activities. To submit an activity, send an e-mail to patriot@ charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "Family Events." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

Special Announcements

Events Feb. 19 ❏ Military Saves Week: Protect your family and your future by increasing your financial readiness, Feb. 19 - 26. Take the Saver's pledge at www.militarysaves.org, and join a community that is working to build wealth and reduce debt. You'll get access to free services and resources, plus tips on how to make savings automatic. Military Save is Part of the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign and is supported in part by the NASD Investor Education Foundation, sponsors of SaveandInvest.org. Feb. 21 ❏ Education and Scholarships: This workshop provides information on college scholarships and grants available for military spouses, the proper way to fill out scholarship applications and completing your financial aid forms. The next class is Feb. 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. ❏ Stress Continuum: Staying in the Green: Learn techniques to slow down, take a deep breath, prioritize and relax. Learn to keep stress at a manageable level. To register for the next class, Feb. 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., call the FFSC at 764-7480. ❏ Who Moved My Cheese: Explore the number one best seller, Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. Spencer Johnson, Feb. 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. To register or for more information contact the FFSC at 764-7480. Feb. 22 ❏ Thrift Savings Plan Simplified: Come learn the about your TSP and what it can do for you. Learn the different funds available, what they consist of, and how to invest in them. The next class is Feb. 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call the FFSC at 764-7480. Feb. 23 ❏ Smooth Move Workshop: Learn about who pays for your move, how to ship your personal property and about the sponsorship program, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Representatives from the FFSC, Housing, Personal Property and TRICARE will be available to answer your questions. For more information call the FFSC at 764-7480. Feb. 28 ❏ Basic Resume Writing: The Basic Resume Writing workshop, Feb. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. assists attendees in completing a professional looking resume. For more information call the FFSC at 764-7480. ❏ Military Spouse 101: Learn about military culture, jargon, rates, ranks, the chain of command and core values Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information.

❏ LEAN Awareness Class: Learn how to create a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and learn proven techniques and methods to eliminate waste in processes. The Lean Awareness Class is held every Tuesday in Bldg. 16,000, Mission Support Group Conference Room from 8 to 11 a.m. Call George McDowell at 4698378 for more information. ❏ Coupon Exchange: The FFSC has a coupon exchange station in Bldg. 755 and is open to all military and family members. Bring in unused coupons between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for your family. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. ❏ Budget for Baby: The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offers a basic budgeting class for expecting mothers. Class is held the every second Thursday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon. After completing the class, each mom will receive a Layette filled with free baby items such as crib sheets, onesies and a homemade blanket. Call 7647662 or come in to sign up for the class. Our temporary office is located in Bldg. 301 (PSD), Room 212. ❏ Work & Family Life Specialists: Work & Family Life specialists are available by appointment. Get help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance, first move and information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, family members and Department of Defense civilians. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for an appointment. ❏ Personal Financial Management: Let an FFSC certified financial specialists assist you in accessing and explaining your credit report. They can provide the tools and information to improve your score and make the right decisions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. ❏ Wise Credit Choices: Did you know that your credit score is a huge deciding factor for interest rates, mortgages, insurance costs, employability, loans, deposits, etc.? Call a personal financial manager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480. ❏ Developing your spending plan: Let a financial education specialist at the FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provide you the tools and resources needed to develop a financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC 764-7480 for more information.

Updates and Notices ❏ Stepping Stones Pre-School storytime: Parents and pre-school children learn together through stories, songs, arts & crafts and play time with the Stepping Stones Pre-school Story Time program at the JB CHS - Weapons Station Branch Library. Children must be pre-school age and accompanied by a parent or guardian. This free program is Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. To register, call 764-7900.

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.

Due to a lack of revenue, the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Theater will be closed indefinitely.

The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, proof-reading and more. Active-duty military members and National Guard, Reserve personnel and Defense Department civilians on active duty in a deployed status and their family members are eligible to participate. Tutor.com's network includes more than 2,500 professional tutors who have delivered more than six million, one-on-one tutoring sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certified through the site, and all sessions are recorded for quality control. The program can also be accessed through a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. ❏ Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party? Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films. Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more. Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $40 to groups of less than 40 people. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey, at 764-4107 for reservation information.

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station

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❏ Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party? Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability. ❏ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms. Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided. For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. ❏ Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com for Military Families is the Defense Department's official, online, on-demand tutoring and homework help service for military members and their families.

❏ Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information. ❏ Story Hours at the Library: The Base Library has two fun story hours every week. Mondays at 10 a.m., is the home day care story hour. Please call ahead each week to sign-up your group for this day. Tuesdays is the toddler open story and craft hour starting at 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for this session. Both sessions are free. Call 963-3320 to sign up. ❏ Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts. Children six through 17 and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ The Thing: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ Real Steel: Feb. 18, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ The Thing: Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ Real Steel: Feb. 19, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13

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

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

16,995

02 AcuraMDX MDX 02Acura

10,995 10,995

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05 05Dodge DodgeRam Ram1500 1500SLT SLT

Auto, Auto,xtra xtraclean clean 2008

12,995 12,995

17,995

05 LincolnTown TownCar CarSignature SignatureLtd Ltd 05Lincoln

05 ToyotaSienna SiennaLE LE 05Toyota

12,995 12,995

13,995 13,995

2011 Dodge Challeger Coupe Loaded, Save Big $

06 06Cadillac CadillacCTS CTS

10 10Toyota ToyotaTacoma Tacoma Auto, Auto,air, air,only only10k 10kmiles, miles,like likenew new

14,995 14,995

2009 Honda Odyssey EX Loaded, extra clean, one owner 05 FordMustang MustangRoush Roush 05 $Ford Loaded, 21,995 Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

07 07Nissan NissanQuest Quest

07 07Ford FordEdge EdgeSE SE

18,995 18,995

22,995

4x4, 4x4,only only34k 34kmiles, miles,like likenew new

20,995 20,995

19,995 19,995

2009 Honda CRV EXL Leather, moonroof, one owner $ 10 10Nissan NissanMaxima Maxima3.5 3.5

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

22,995 22,995

2010 Audi A4 Leather, loaded 07 Avalanche 07Chevy Chevymoonroof, AvalancheLTLT Leather, Leather,only only14k 14kmiles miles $

30,995 26,995 26,995

16,995 16,995

10 10Dodge DodgeGrand GrandCaravan CaravanSXT SXT

08 08Ford FordExplorer ExplorerXLT XLT

$$ 2008 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z-71 4x4, moonroof, nav., loaded $

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

18,995 18,995

3rd seat,11owner owner 3rdseat,

18,995 18,995

23,995

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

2011 Infiniti G37 (2) Save big, 2 to choose from $

25,995

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

2011 Dodge Durango Citadel

24,995 24,995

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Loaded 10 10Lincoln LincolnMKS MKS

11 11Chevy ChevyCamaro CamaroLTLTLoaded 07 07Dodge DodgeRam Ram2500 2500Laramie Laramie

30,995 $$ $$ See! 26,995 27,995 29,995 26,995 27,995Must 29,995 Sunroof, 400 Sunroof,only only 400miles miles $

Mega MegaCab, Cab,only only19k 19kmi, mi,11owner owner

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

OIL & & FILTER FILTER 95 95OIL CHANGE CHANGE

$ $

15,995 15,995

16,995 16,995

24,995

09 09Ford FordF150 F150Super SuperCab Cab

Moonroof, Moonroof,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean

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

15,995 15,995

2010 Ford Mustang GT Loaded, only 3K miles $

23,995

07 07Mazda MazdaRX8 RX8Coupe Coupe

07 07Toyota ToyotaCamry Camry Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,28k 28kmiles miles

23,995

06 06Dodge DodgeRam Ram2500 2500Crew CrewCab Cab

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

20,995

$ 2008 Lincoln $ MKX Moonroof, navigation, loaded $

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

10 10Ford FordMustang MustangConvertible Convertible

2011 Toyota RAV4 Auto, loaded, extra clean $

Auto, air,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean 22,995 Auto,air, 21,995 Only Only21k 21kmiles, miles,loaded, loaded,11owner owner $$ $

$$Toyota Tacoma X-Runner$$ 2008 King cab loaded, one owner $

18,995 18,995

13,995 13,995

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

16,995 16,995

Power sidedoors, doors,loaded loaded Powerside

2012 Chevy Equinox 2008 Chevy Silverado Only 100 miles on it, loaded, save Crew cab, 4x4, loaded 08 Honda CRV 08Honda 07 07Jeep JeepWrangler WranglerXX $ $CRV 06 06Pontiac PontiacSolstice Solstice

16,995 16,995

Loaded, xtraclean clean Loaded,xtra

13,995 13,995

20,995

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

06 06VW VWBeetle BeetleConvertible Convertible

Only Only28k 28kmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean

2010 Ford Taurus SEL Lloaded, extra clean $

20,995

12,995 12,995

18,995

07 07MINI MINICooper Cooper

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

13,995 13,995

10,995 10,995

08 08Ford FordEscape Escape

06 VWPassat Passat 06VW

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

18,995

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06 06Honda HondaAccord AccordEX-L EX-L 16,995 05 05Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab 16,995 Loaded, leather,moonroof moonroof Loaded,leather, V8, V8,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean

$Moonroof, $ auto, one owner

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08 SuzukiReno Reno 08Suzuki

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2011 Nissan Altima Auto, Power package, extra clean $

2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4x4, V6, auto $

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NEWS

Budget proposal aims to support troops, families Courtesy of American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2013 budget proposal has several provisions for service members, veterans and their families. According to an Office of Management and Budget fact sheet released today, the budget request includes: – $8.5 billion in Defense Department base funding to support military families, from child care and education for military children to counseling and employment programs for the entire family. – More than $1 billion through the Education Department’s Impact Aid program to local school districts where a military base may increase the number of students and decrease the property tax base that funds the local schools. Districts educating more than 368,000 children from military families receive these funds. – Funding for a 1.7 percent pay raise for service members – the full amount authorized by law – as well as a variety of monthly special skill-based payments, enlistment and reenlistment bonuses, and other benefits. – About $2.4 billion for programs serving wounded, ill and injured service members, with $747 million of that total to address traumatic brain injury and psychological health needs, such as support for recovery care coordinators and enhanced access to care.

– $465 million for medical research specifically focused on psychological health, TBI and post-traumatic stress disorder. – $259 million for the Labor Department’s Veterans Employment and Training Service, and $8 million for the department’s transition assistance program and grants for employment services to veterans. The budget request ends the Veterans Workforce Investment Program, supporting service delivery innovations through the Workforce Innovation Fund instead. The expanded transition assistance program makes employment workshops more accessible to retiring Reserve and National Guard members, as well as spouses of separating service members. – Continuing grants under the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program at a level of $38 million. – Expanding entrepreneurship training for veterans and military families through the Small Business Administration’s National Veterans Entrepreneurship Training, a new $7 million program that will train up to 260,000 veterans annually. – $278 million for implementation of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act. New caregiver benefits and services include training adapted to the veterans' individual care needs, a direct stipend payment and health care and mental health services. – Almost $1.4 billion to provide services through the

Veterans Affairs Department for homeless and at-risk veterans. These funds will combat veteran homelessness through collaborative partnerships with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and the Housing and Urban Development, Justice and Labor departments. Earlier today, officials said defense leaders are fully committed to assisting service members and their families. The DoD budget request provides $1.3 billion in funding for child care space for more than 200,000 children, as well as $1.4 billion for family support centers and morale, welfare and recreation programs. It also commits $2.7 billion for the education of more than 61,000 students at DoD Education Activity schools in 12 countries and more than 33,000 students in seven states, Puerto Rico and Guam. The request includes more than $50 million to improve public school facilities on military installations. Military construction funding is set at $9.1 billion, and family housing at $1.7 billion.

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The Patriot • February 17, 2012

Donate Your Car, Boat, RV or Real Estate You don’t have to donate a kidney to save a life.

Military: Want To Place A Free Ad? Go To www.CharlestonMilitary.com

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/

House for Rent: New lrg 5BR/3BA in Wescott, S/S kitchen. Hardwood in flr liv rm & fam rm. Feb special $1550. 843-304-6173

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HOMES/APTS FOr rENT New 2 BR, 2.5 Bath, 1 car garage townhouse in Grand Oaks subdivision of West Ashley w/ comm Pool avail for $1250/mo rent. Call 8433504567 3br, 1 1/2 ba, brk house, lg fenced yd. near AFB, I-26, mall, new carpet/paint. $ 950 +dep, military discount $ 750 mo. 767-0112 no pets. Roomate needed move in now! 650mo (covers all utilities) 2story 3bdrm home in summerville, highwoods plantation subdiv donald 8033781682

2006 Nissan Xterra Black AT V6 116k miles. Very well maintained, Asking 11,500 OBO. Pls call or text 843-345-2298 for more info

• We will accept any auto - running or not. • 100% tax deductible.

22" SUV chrome wheels & tires. Excellent condition. 6x139 lug pattern, 305/40/22 Falken tires $1200 Call 843-819-7799

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• 100% of the proceeds will go to help saving the lives of people needing organ transplants.

Washer dryer sets $250/$350, stacker wash/dryer $400; kitchen dining sets $50/$200; dressers/chest drawers $50/$250. Call 452-2229

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12” Thick Pillowtop mattress Set. Never opened, still in plastic. Must sell ASAP. Was $600, Sell $245. Call Keith, 843-375-5908.

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• 100% of the proceeds will go to help saving the lives of people needing organ transplants.

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TO PLACE AN AD CharlestonMilitary.com fax 856-0358 Diggle Publishing PO Box 2016, Mt. Pleasant SC 29465 843-412-5861 Diggle Publishing Company, accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their dependents. One ad per military family per issue. Ads that do not adhere to submission guidelines may be rejected without notice.

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• We will accept any auto - running or not.

"Island Style" wooden pub table and three chairs. Excellent condition. Paid $1200. Asking $350.00 OBO Call 843-364-1973

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Microfiber Sectional $495 with Military Discount. NEW IN BOX Delivery Available 843637-6360 5 Pc Solid Wood Dinette $250,Coffee & End Tables $99. All New! Delivery Available. 843-696-5212

We do not take ads by phone. Please do not call to confirm your free ad was received. * Business-related ads (even home businesses) cost $3 per line (42 letters and spaces per line). Additional lines (over the 3 free) for personal ads may be purchased for $3 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 4 p.m. Tuesday - no exceptions ads printed on a space available basis

18" Chrome tires & wheels, fits any 4 lug vehicle. Excellent condition. $450. Call 843-324-4447

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