2-21-2014 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Patriot

Vol. 5, No. 7

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

Friday, February 21, 2014

628th SFS hosts K-9 joint detection training U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Senior Airman Timothy Rosa, 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, praises his dog, Chico, after detecting a threat Feb. 11, 2014, in the Air Base Theater at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The handlers and their dogs conducted routine training with the objective to detect all threats with minimal discrepancies.

A new home ... a new life Story and photo by Eric Sesit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

How do you begin to tell the story of someone so inspirational, yet so typical of many foreign nationals who have made America their home?

How do you put a face on someone who has overcome a life of poverty with absolutely no hope for a better future?

How do you express in words someone's love and admiration for a country he had never seen, and yet, despite all odds, was determined to make his home?

You listen to the tale of Petty Officer 2nd Class David Oba. Oba is a hospital corpsman currently stationed at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, as a preventive medicine technician. Tall and slim with an infectious smile and an immaculate uniform, he could easily be the poster boy for Navy recruiting.

Oba was born in Nigeria and raised by his

grandmother in a typical Nigerian village with limited electricity and no running water, but maintains this lifestyle while growing up was considered "middle class" by Nigerian standards.

"People are happy depending on their status," Oba said in impeccable English. "If that is all you know, then why wouldn't you be happy?

He finished high school and then went on to a university in Nigeria where he pursued and earned his bachelor's degree in geology.

While Oba says the education he received was top notch, the daily struggles of merely existing in Nigeria made for difficult times.

"Housing at college is available only for freshmen and seniors. So during your sophomore and junior years, you are basically on your own," said Oba. "Imagine going to school and the first thing you do when you get up each morning is try to figure out where to get clean water for a shower, or sitting in your room studying for an exam and the electricity goes out."

See “A New Home,” Page 3

Black History Month Luncheon scheduled for Feb. 26 at the Charleston Club

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Celebrate Black History Month at the Black History Month Luncheon sponsored by the Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee Feb. 26, 2014, 11:30 a.m., at the Charleston Club.

For tickets or for more information contact Tech. Sgt. Evans at 963-4806.

U.S. Air Force photo / Eric Sesit

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Oba, Naval Health Clinic Charleston preventive medicine technician, administers a flu vaccination to a patient during a flu vaccination clinic Feb. 5, 2014, at the Navy Exchange on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C.

Kuwait Air Force receives 1st C-17 through 437th AW ‘Seasoning’ program From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Five members of the Kuwait Air Force exit a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, Feb. 14, 2014, en route to Kuwait, where they delivered their nation’s first C-17. The Kuwait Air Force airmen were embedded with the 17th Airlift Squadron for the last month, receiving “seasoning” training on the C-17.

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Five members of the Kuwait Air Force transited through Joint Base Charleston, Feb. 14, 2014, en route to Kuwait, where they delivered their nation’s first C-17 Globemaster III. The Kuwait Air Force members were embedded with the 17th Airlift Squadron for the past month, to receive “seasoning” training from the U.S. Air Force on the C-17. The training familiarized the Kuwaiti flight crew on operations and maintenance of the aircraft.

“During the Kuwaitis time here at JB Charleston, they received ground training from the 17th instructor pilots and instructor loadmasters,” said Master Sgt. Mark Hafer, 17th AS first sergeant. “The Kuwaitis also received simulator training and flight training with the 17th as well.”

See “Kuwait Air Force,” Page 3

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TOWN HALLS MEETINGS: JB CHS NEWS

Thursday, Feb. 27

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Important Notice!

Enlisted Town Hall, 9 a.m., Air Base Theater Spouse Town Hall, 5 p.m. at the Charleston Club

Due to seating space and to ensure adequate day care, we ask all spouses to please contact the Airmen and Family Readiness center at 963-5630 to RSVP prior to this briefing.

We encourage all civilian employees to attend one of the Enlisted or Officer Town Halls to ensure you have DARREN HARTFORD, Colonel, USAF Colonel, USAF Commander, 437th Airlift Wing

Enlisted Town Hall, 7 a.m., Air Base Theater Officers Town Hall, 11 a.m. Air Base Theater

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Whether you choose to separate or are asked to separate, we are committed to doing everything that we can to help you and your family in your transition.

Thank you for your continued commitment to Joint Base Charleston and the Air Force Team!

JEFFREY DEVORE, Colonel, USAF Commander, 628th Air Base Wing

Electronic cigarette use increasing among Airmen From Air Force Medical Support Agency Health Promotions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Electronic cigarette use is becoming a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, but the upward trend is becoming a concern for Air Force health care providers.

The battery-operated products, known as e-cigarettes, are designed to deliver nicotine, flavor and other chemicals as a vapor that is inhaled by the user. According to data from the 2011 Department of Defense Survey of Health Related Behaviors, e-cigarettes have been tried by 5 percent of Airmen, and 2.2 percent of Airmen have used e-cigarettes in the past year.

"Airmen are using e-cigarettes at a level comparable to the civilian adult population," said Col. (Dr.) John Oh, the chief of health promotion at the Air Force Medical Support Agency, citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "But e-cigarettes use is rapidly growing among youths and have been used by 10 percent of high school students."

While e-cigarettes have been advertised as a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes, studies have found potentially harmful ingredients are contained in the product, including nitrosamines, diethylene glycol and animal carcinogens. Colonel Oh cautioned Airmen against using e-cigarettes as a substitute for smoking.

"Not enough is known about the long-term safety of e-cigarettes to definitely state that they are safe," he said.

The Food and Drug Administration categorizes e-cigarettes as a tobacco product. Regulatory guidance, however, is pending, so e-cigarettes are marketed without any of the restrictions of conventional cigarettes. They may also be sold to minors, advertised widely and marketed without warning labels.

"There is a real concern that unfettered access to, and marketing of e-cigarettes will create a generation of youths hooked on nicotine -- and this trend could lead to greater traditional cigarette or other smokeless tobacco use," Oh said.

Air Force Instruction 40-102, Tobacco Use, establishes tobacco policy in the Air Force and explicitly includes e-cigarettes under the definition of tobacco, subjecting the product to all the restrictions implemented for cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco. The Air Force is the first service to establish an e-cigarette policy.

Although e-cigarettes have passionate devotees, the Air Force position is to treat e-cigarettes as any other tobacco product. Oh said future changes to policy will be made based on the scientific evidence and in consultation with subject matter experts, both within and outside the Department of Defense.

NAMI aerospace physiologist examining energy drink effect on aviators

From Navy Medicine Operational Training Center Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. – An aerospace physiologist at the U.S. Navy's premier facility for aeromedical training is engaged in a yearlong study of the effects of dietary supplements - particularly readily available energy drinks on service members.

Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Sather, MSC, the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute training department head has been studying the effects of energy drinks on pilots and aircrew for three years in an effort to understand the effect these beverages can have on a pilot's ability to control the aircraft.

"Military aviation requires special levels of kinesthetic awareness, strength, endurance, eye-hand coordination and timing," Sather said. "Similar to highly competitive athletes, aviators often turn to nutritional supplements in attempts to enhance performance, and more research needs to be done on commonly used energy beverages [drinks and shots] in order to optimize human performance while ensuring safety in an aviation environment."

According to Sather, the study which is his doctoral dissertation, centers around examining the physiological effects of energy product consumption on gross motor reflexes, fine motor skills and on the execution of simulated emergency procedures, each of which he maintains are crucial aspects of controlling a military aircraft.

Sather said that with an estimated 73 percent of Americans taking supplements, an estimated 60-80 percent of military personnel are using some form of these as well; and with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) not treating these as drugs or even food products, it is imperative these products be examined.

He added that energy drinks are generally marketed to younger people as a method of combatting fatigue and enhancing performance; an estimated 66 percent of the $12.5 billion industry's consumers are aged 13-35, the prime age for the majority of naval aviators. The effects of these products need to be determined before allowing their use in military aviation.

"Imagine for a moment you are driving your car on an icy road and you hit a patch of ice and start to skid. Your initial reflex to get yourself out of the skid is to jerk the wheel (hopefully) in the direction of the turn," Sather said. "What would happen if you were so amped up on energy shots that you overcorrect and turn the skid into an uncontrolled spin? That is what we are concerned about happening [the loss of control] in the aircraft. As flying is an inherently dangerous activity, we don't want our pilots and aircrew to be flying under the influence of these beverages if it may put them in a dangerous situation where they are impeded from bringing the aircraft back under control or are unable to run a checklist quickly and correctly when under duress."

NAMI, an organization under the Navy Medicine Operational Training Center designed to provide aeromedical consultation services and train aeromedical personnel for operational assignments, serves as a crossroads for every U.S. naval aviator; each aviator, aviation candidate and aviation specialist will train or be cleared to fly through the facility.

Sather said this commonality is befitting his ongoing research, saying the sheer number of potential studies, the age range of candidates and the intensity of the training cycle coincide with the research he has been doing.

"NAMI touches aviation in so many ways that I feel truly fortunate to be able to conduct such research," Sather said. "For me, it is a no brainer.

NMOTC in general and NAMI in particular is tasked with keeping the fleet safe. We just strive to take care of our shipmates any way we can."

Sather also said that some energy products like energy drinks and popular weightlifting pre-workout supplements have been anecdotally linked to a series of catastrophic outcomes throughout the Department of Defense.

Enough evidence, he said, that thorough evaluation of these products need to be conducted.

Sather said that in 2011, four soldiers died following physical exercise after consuming a common pre-workout supplement; a report showed that high doses of a popular workout supplement, DMAA, was associated with four patients with cerebral hemorrhages; a report revealed that a 24-year old male developed hypertension and acute heart failure one hour after ingestion

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of a popular pre-workout product and another report stated that a 32-year-old special operations Sailor experienced an episode of transient atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response after consuming a product with DMAA and caffeine.

"As nutritional supplements and products that contain nutritional supplements are so pervasive, research has to be performed to determine the safety of these products in aviation," Sather said. "Given that energy products such as energy drinks and energy shots are routinely sold in convenience stores, these pose the greatest risk of use by aviators."

Sather's three-year study, scheduled for final presentation in 2016, has ultimately contributed to the establishment of a NAMI policy which defines what nutritional supplements are authorized for use by all USN/USMC aviation personnel. He added these guidelines may also be applied as a guide for supplements to all participants in high-risk training, as governed by an OPNAV instruction.

"With the increase in popularity of these energy drinks, we are seeing more and more unanticipated effects in people who take them" Sather said.

Sather stated that in 2000, an 18-year-old basketball player died in the middle of a game after drinking two energy drinks, and in 2010, a 19-yearold died after drinking a half a can of a popular energy drink.

The Department of Health and Human Services reported that 20,783 patients visited the emergency room because of energy drink consumption in 2011, a 37 percent increase from the previous year. The American Association of Poison Control Centers adopted codes in late 2010 to start tracking energy drink overdoses and side effects nationwide, and from February 2011 to October 2012, found more than 1,000 cases reported.

Although still forming opinions about the effects of energy drinks on naval aviation personnel, Sather has used his own research - as well as data from peer reviewed journals - in arriving at some preliminary conclusions about energy drinks.

"The ingredients themselves are generally accepted as safe. However, we just don't know what we don't know about how all the ingredients interact with each other. Given the quantity of the ingredients [sometimes up to 8000 percent of the recommended daily allowance] and quality of the manufacturing process used by many of these nutrition companies, you never know what you are getting. It is ironic that we have cases where generally accepted as safe supplements have had adverse effects on pilots and aircrew."

Although Sather's dissertation is for personal use, his findings could impact pilots around the world. He maintains, however, that his primary mission echoes both NAMI and NMOTC's mission - ensuring pilots are trained, capable and safe.

"In order to keep aviators safe, we need to know what these nutritional supplement products are doing to them in the air," Sather said.

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A new home ... a new life - continued from Page 1

And all the time he was working hard on his education, he kept his thoughts looking west to America.

"There is still a very strong belief in the rest of the world that America is the land of opportunity," said Oba. "It is the belief that there are always greener pastures and I was raised to always aspire to do better and to seize any opportunity for a better life."

Oba was familiar with a program for foreign nationals wishing to immigrate to the United States, but unknown to most Americans; the congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. Each year the State Department makes available up to 55,000 diversity visas, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S. Basically, Oba won the immigration lottery.

"I applied every year," Oba said. "Even before the application forms were available on the internet, I would fill out the paper forms and send them in."

Finally in 2005, during his junior year in college, he was notified that he had indeed, been randomly selected to travel to America.

"When I got the news, I was happy, but thought to myself, 'what am I going to do now?' I had one year left to get my degree and then, by Nigerian law, after graduation I was supposed to do mandatory government service for one year," Oba said. "But I came to find out that even though I had the Visa, the paperwork and logistics takes time. So while I finished college, I continued to make plans to go to America when I graduated, and, I was able to leave Nigeria without doing the mandatory service."

He borrowed money from friends and family and made arrangements to move to New Haven, Conn., where a long-time family friend had settled after emigrating from Nigeria.

And two weeks before he stepped on an airplane for the states, he married Oluwabunmi, with the promise that she would join him as soon as he was able to bring her to his new country.

He arrived in America in Sept. 2007 and got his first job at a shoe store. He didn't know about the recession, not that he would let that stop him, and then found a better job at Target.

He paid back the money he owed his friends and family and moved into his own apartment.

"From day one, I was sending out resumes," Oba said. I had a degree in geology and I wanted to work in my field, but no one would hire me. So, I started to look on the internet to find out where the big oil companies were located and realized I needed to move to Texas. I asked my manager at Target if they could transfer me to Texas and his response was, 'Do you know how big Texas is? Where do you want to go?' So, I did a little more research and told him Houston."

In Jan. 2008, Oba packed his bags, moved to Houston and rented an apartment. But there

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Petty Officer 2nd Class David Oba, his wife Oluwabunmi and their two sons, 5-year old Alvin and 1-year old Justin.

My college doesn’t just thank me for my military service.

They give me the credit I deserve.

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Navy Capt. Marvin Jones, Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer, congratulates Petty Officer 2nd Class David Oba, an NHCC preventive medicine technician, during a frocking ceremony Dec. 10, 2014, at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Frocking allows Sailors to wear the rank and assume the duties and responsibilities of their new pay grade before actually being paid for their promotion.

was one snag ... his transfer paperwork from Target had not been approved.

"I didn't have a job, all my money was gone. It was the hardest time of my life," Oba said.

"I went from three meals a day, to two then to one. I would go to a fast food restaurant, get a small burger and coke and keep refilling the coke so I could get filled up.

"America was starting to lose its appeal. Even my friends commented that it wasn't this bad at home in Nigeria. Then I lost my phone because I couldn't pay for it and no one could contact me. I was completely cut off."

At this point, many people would throw in the towel, but not Oba. "I just thought to myself that my situation cannot get any tougher than me," Oba said.

He found a job at World Market. Then he found another job at Office Depot. Then his job transfer worked out at Target. Unable to juggle all three, he quit the World Market job and plugged on with just two jobs.

And he never stopped sending resumes to oil companies.

Then, either by fate or by grand design, as he was walking down the street to use the public internet at the library to check on the status of his applications, a Navy recruiter stopped him on the street.

"I was frightened," Oba said. "When you see people in uniform in Nigeria, you know it is a bad thing. But this recruiter did his job well. He told me about the pay and benefits, and then he told me that the Navy would even help me continue my education. But the biggest factor was he told me I could become a citizen which would speed the process of bringing my wife and new child to America."

During the short two weeks David and Oluwabunmi were together before he left Nigeria, Oluwabunmi had become pregnant.

He called his wife. She was adamantly opposed, not wanting to lose her new husband in an American war.

"I was very, very scared. I didn't know what to say," Oluwabunmi said. "I thought it was a dangerous profession, in that, he's putting his life at risk of warfare, shootings, bombs and the like."

He called his mother. She told him the same thing.

"I thought to myself, I am here alone ... why not? So I made the decision to join."

In October 2008, Oba found himself at Great Lakes, Ill., for basic training.

"The first week was very hard. I had never had anyone in my face yelling at me and even though I knew English, I heard some words that were new to me. So, I just followed my shipmates' lead and did what they did. And I fell in love with the Navy."

Oba became an American citizen while studying to be a hospital corpsman and then reported to his first duty station in Pensacola. His wife and son joined him there Jan.1, 2010.

After Pensacola, Oba attended Preventative Medicine school in San Antonio, Texas, before settling here at NHCC. He has completed his master's degree in public health and Oluwabunmi, who already had a degree in microbiology is now a Licensed Practical Nurse working on becoming a Registered Nurse. They bought a house to accommodate their growing family as they now have another son.

"Every day I remember where I came from," Oba said. "Many people are used to having things given to them. Where I come from, you have to fight for it. If it isn't worth fighting for, it probably isn't worth having."

And with a look of satisfaction on his face, Oba said, "I am home."

Kuwait Air Force continued from Page 1 The Kuwaiti aircrew members also had the opportunity to see how other operational and support squadrons at JB Charleston support Air Mobility Command by providing safe, precise and reliable airlift.

“I enjoyed instructing the Kuwaitis during their time with us and am proud that they

spent their time training and flying with the 17th Airlift Squadron,” said Hafer.

The aircrew travelled to Long Beach, Calif., Feb. 7, to conduct their final navigation courses and their last official training.

The aircraft departed for Kuwait, Feb. 15.

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Five members of the Kuwait Air Force review Joint Base Charleston’s base newspaper, “The Patriot” in which they were featured. The crew transited through Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, Feb. 14, 2014, en route to Kuwait, where they delivered their nation’s first C-17 Globemaster III.

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JB CHS NEWS

JB Charleston’s Skeet and Trap Range to hold Open House

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Local home improvement stores offered discounts to the range volunteers to assist with the renovation process.

"With the help of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ready your ammo and steady your aim, the Joint Base Explosives program, we also received shotguns confiscated in Charleston Skeet and Trap Range is hosting an Open House various ATF operations," said Jerry Wagner, Joint Base Feb. 22, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the range on Joint Charleston Skeet and Trap Range volunteer.

Participants may rent a shotgun from the range, but shootBase Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Skeet and Trap Range building has been renovated and ers must bring in their own ammunition.

The cost of a single round of skeet or trap costs $4.25, the range volunteers are inviting everyone to the Open House which gives you quite a bang for your buck. A single round to see the improvements.

The renovations included a complete overhaul of the interi- entitles the shooter to 25 clay targets.

While skeet and trap may seem similar, both have different or of the building. The carpet was stripped and replaced, layouts and tactics. ruined wood was replaced, and new furniture was added.

Skeet shooting uses shotguns to shoot and break clay disks "The renovation process was completely fueled by volunteer efforts," said Larry Borowiecki, Joint Base Charleston flung into the air at a high speed from two fixed stations that shoot at a variety of angles.

Skeet and Trap Range volunteer.

Trap shooting uses shotguns to shoot and break clay disks flung into the air at a high speed from only one station.

During the Open House, volunteers will be available to explain shotgun safety and proper skeet and trap shooting techniques. There will also be hamburgers and hotdogs served from noon to 2 p.m., while they last.

This is a family event so everyone is encouraged to come out and get hands-on experience in shotgun shooting and safety.

To find out more about the Skeet and Trap Range or to set-up Steve Selley, Bob Delicio, Larry Borowiecki and Mike Kellie, Joint Base Charleston Skeet and a shooting time call 963-6137.

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17th AS keeps mission moving

Story and photo by Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

scheduler who schedules pilots for local training lines or missions, as well as a loadmaster scheduler who schedules loadmasters for training lines or missions. The shop ensures every The 437th Airlift Wing's mission is to safely provide pre- individual who flies on the aircraft has proper qualification.

The DO and ADO shops oversee the flying operations for cise, reliable airlift worldwide, and its vision is to continue as the nation's airlift wing of choice; leading through excellence the 17th AS. "A big picture of what we do is to make sure we have the and innovation.

One of the four Airlift Squadron's in the 437th AW is the right crew for the right missions, ensure they have the right training and that each individual is legal to fly," said Maj. 17th AS at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. On a daily basis the 17th AS conducts training flights as well Adam Dalson, 17th AS ADO. "There are a lot of details for as ground events, to ensure that each individual continues to be each flight and we make sure each aircrew member's paperwork is correct. We have to go through the orders for each mission ready.

"We have multiple shops in the 17th AS that help support each individual, make sure each Airman has had the proper trainother and play a vital role in everything we do," said Capt. Ryan ing, check the overall risk of the flight, and make sure there Scott, 17th AS Operations Flight commander. "We have an oper- is an overall plan if there is bad weather."

In the stand/eval shop they are known as the "voice of ations training shop, our director of operations and assistant director of operations, readiness shop, tactics shop, awards and experience."

"The junior Airmen perform administration paperwork," decorations shop, standards/evaluations shop and safety shop."

Each shop plays a vital role on how the 17th AS operates and said Capt. Ben Woods, 17th AS chief of standards and evaluations and weapons officer. "We make sure records are correct, how they get their mission accomplished on a day to day basis.

The operations shop contains the ground scheduler who which requires extreme attention to detail; for example, if there schedules any ground events for pilots and loadmasters, a pilot is a check mark instead of an 'X' then the form is incorrect, and we also have to make sure that every 't' is crossed and every 'i' is dotted. We also continually maintain currency levels; we work with the training shop to evaluate individuals to the next level in training. In closing, we give an evaluation on whether each individual is good to move to the next level or not."

In the training shop, Airmen, work with the operations shop ensuring everyone that is flying has the right crew set for the mission.

"We make sure everyone is qualified and make sure their currency is up to date," said Capt. Donald Waugh, 17th AS training officer. "We also track everyone for upgrades, such a co-pilot to pilot, and make sure each individual has all of their prerequisites that are required."

Col. Doug Soho, 437th Operations Group chief of standards and evaluations, Capt. Aleks Layne, 17th AS deputy chief gives a pre-flight brief to members of the 17th Airlift Squadron Feb. 11, 2014, at of tactics officer, explains what the tactics Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. shop does daily.

"We take note of all information for crews that are going out and help the crew if they need to know how to operate on certain missions, like in Afghanistan," said Layne. "We also pay close attention to any possible threats and how we can defeat those threats by using altitudes and radio frequencies."

In the awards and decorations shop, they run all quarterly and annual awards and individual awards and decorations as well.

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Victoria Thomas, awards and decorations officer. "The Air Medal is rewarded after 20 air missions in combat, and we have four people in this 1st Lt. Haley Puffenbarger (right), 17th Airlift Squadron co-pilot, and Capt. Aleks shop that will process those for each Layne, 17th AS pilot, prepare for a flight Feb. 11, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – individual."

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JB Charleston - Air Base celebrates new chiefs

437th MXS Airman wins John Levitow award

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Joint Base Charleston’s newest chief master sergeants celebrate Feb 8, 2014, during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The seven Airmen were inducted into the Air Force’s senior enlisted rank during the formal event. Chief master sergeants make up one percent of the Air Force's enlisted force. From left to right, Chief Master Sgt. John Kornuta, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Henriquez, 14th Airlift Squadron superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Mauree Powell, 437th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, Senior Master Sgt. Robert Grimsley, 315th Security Forces Squadron manager, Senior Master Sgt. Craig Straw, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, Benjamin Manalastas, 628th Comptroller Squadron superintendent and Robert Schultz, 437th Aerial Port superintendent.

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Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, present Senior Airman Ellen Gruesen, 437th Maintenance Squadron journeyman, the John Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 14-B graduation ceremony Feb. 2, 2014, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is awarded for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar.

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Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Ready your ammo and steady your aim, the Joint Base Charleston Skeet and Trap Range is hosting an Open House Feb. 22, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the range on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Skeet and Trap Range building has been renovated and the range volunteers are inviting everyone to the Open House to see the improvements.

The renovations included a complete overhaul of the interior of the building. The carpet was stripped and replaced, ruined wood was replaced, and new furniture was added.

"The renovation process was completely fueled by volunteer efforts," said Larry Borowiecki, Joint Base Charleston Skeet and Trap Range volunteer.

Local home improvement stores offered discounts to the range volunteers to assist with the renovation process.

"With the help of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives program, we also received shotguns confiscated in various ATF operations," said Jerry Wagner, Joint Base Charleston Skeet and Trap Range volunteer.

Participants may rent a shotgun from the range, but shooters must bring in their own ammunition.

The cost of a single round of skeet or trap costs $4.25, which gives you quite a bang for your buck. A single round entitles the shooter to 25 clay targets.

While skeet and trap may seem similar, both have different layouts and tactics.

Skeet shooting uses shotguns to shoot and break clay disks flung into the air at a high speed from two fixed stations that shoot at a variety of angles.

Trap shooting uses shotguns to shoot and break clay disks flung into the air at a high speed from only one station.

During the Open House, volunteers will be available to explain shotgun safety and proper skeet and trap shooting techniques. There will also be hamburgers and hotdogs served from noon to 2 p.m., while they last.

This is a family event so everyone is encouraged to come out and get hands-on experience in shotgun shooting and safety.

To find out more about the Skeet and Trap Range or to set-up a shooting time call 963-6137.

Operating hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Steve Selley, Bob Delicio, Larry Borowiecki and Mike Kellie, Joint Base Charleston Skeet and Trap Range volunteers, proudly display the newly renovated range facility Feb. 14, 2014, at the Skeet and Trap Range on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Skeet and Trap Range was established during World War II and is still in operation today thanks to volunteers.

Larry Borowiecki, Joint Base Charleston Skeet and Trap Range volunteer, places clay targets into the throwing machine Feb. 14, 2014, at the Skeet and Trap Range on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The clay targets are flung into the air at high speeds from one station in trap shooting and two stations in skeet shooting.

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The Navy joins our nation in celebrating the vibrant history and culture of African American and black Sailors during African American/Black History Month throughout the month of February.

African American Sailors have a legacy of honorable service that permeates our naval history through every major armed conflict since the Revolutionary War. All Hands takes pride in highlighting nine African Americans who blazed trails and changed the course of history forever.

Throughout February, the Joint Base Charleston Patriot will honor African American/Black History Month with profiles of prominent African-American Sailors.

Master Chief Carl Brashear

Master Chief Carl Brashear, the Navy's first African American master diver, taught people world-wide that you can achieve your goals and can be held accountable by your characteristics as a person, and not by the color of your skin.

Brashear joined the Navy in 1948. His unwavering determination to serve as a Navy diver paid off in 1954 when he was accepted and graduated from the diving program. In 1967, a year after an injury aboard the salvage ship USS Hoist (ARS 40) cost him his left leg, Brashear became the first Navy diver to be restored to full active duty as an amputee. He was the first black man to ever become a master diver in the Navy, a position he held from 1970 to 1979.

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Capt. Jon Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, presents Ens. Zach Bunting with a command plaque and award certificate Feb. 14, 2014, for graduating with the highest officer class grade point average at a graduation ceremony for Nuclear Power School Class 1306 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C.

Ensign Jesse LeRoy Brown

Ensign Jesse LeRoy Brown, the Navy's first black aviator, wanted not only to fly, but to be of service to mankind. On Dec. 4, 1950, Ensign Jesse Brown's aircraft was hit while making a strafing run against the enemy during the Korean War. With tremendous skill, he managed to crash land on a rough, boulder-strewn slope. He survived the crash, only to remain stuck in the cockpit as smoke began to billow from the wreckage. He risked his life to help a Marine regiment without any race considerations, knowing only that Americans were in trouble. Although his career was met from start to tragic finish with immeasurable odds, his courage and devotion live on throughout our Navy's history.

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Capt. Fahs presents Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Sam, a machinist’s mate, with a command plaque and award certificate Feb.14, 2014, for graduating with the highest grade point average in his class at a ceremony for Nuclear Power School Class 1306 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C.

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Airman 1st Class Sydney Manning (center) videotapes an interview with Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremiah Parker (right) while Staff Sergeant Aaron Thomasson documents the interview Feb. 19, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Parker is a Navy master-at-arms assigned to the 628th Security Forces Harbor Patrol Unit. Thomasson and Manning are Air Force broadcasters and were capturing video for a documentary on the 628th SFS Harbor Patrol Boat operations.

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By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Later this year, the Defense Department will begin fully enforcing a previously optional policy regarding the reissuance of lost or stolen common access cards, a defense official said here today.

Sam Yousef, a program manager for identity and benefits policy at the Defense Human Resources Activity, discussed an update to the current CAC issuance policy during an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel.

“Beginning in late March [or] early April of this year, we are going to begin fully enforcing current common access card policy, which will require individuals to bring supporting documentation if they have had their ID cards lost or stolen,” he said. “If you have your card lost or stolen, you should work with your local security office or the individual sponsoring you for that ID card.”

People requesting a replacement card will need to produce a document on component or agency letterhead that explains that the card has been lost or stolen, he added. Yousef noted the document should be signed, and individuals must bring it with them to have a new card issued.

“If the card has been stolen,” he said, “they may also bring in the police report that accounts for that,” he added. “This will not only get the department in full compliance with our policy, but it will also create bet-

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Though this has been a part of the current policy, Yousef noted, it was not mandated at CAC card-issuing locations.

“Previously, in the last couple of years, we have actually updated the system to capture this documentation on an optional basis,” he said. “So what will happen in late March [or] early April is it will be required as part of that reissuance to bring supporting documentation with you.” The supporting documentation will be scanned and stored in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, he added.

This will affect all common access card-eligible individuals, both military and civilian, Yousef said.

In addition to being an additional security precaution, Yousef said this measure will help to prevent people from replacing their cards just as a matter of personal convenience.

“It creates better awareness with our local security offices [and] our individuals that are sponsoring our contractors for common access cards,” he said. “So this way, they have full oversight if someone is losing multiple ID cards.”

Following the update in requirements this spring, Yousef emphasized, it will be important for people to ensure they bring this documentation with them to have a card reissued, noting that most ID card-issuing sites already have been requiring it for quite some time.

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February 25 / A “Ten Steps to a Federal Job” class will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Learn how to navigate the federal job system and land your federal job!

Events

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

February 21 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process and individual claims assistance will be provided from

February 26 / A class, “Unleash the Power of a Budget” will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financial independence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budget of your own. Couples highly encouraged to attend.

February 27 / MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from

Notices

Events

February 21 / Still time to get your flu shot. The Naval Health Clinic Charleston will hold flu vaccine clinics at the Navy Exchange and the Weapons Station Commissary, Feb. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m.

/ ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a class for parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. The discussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to have your child assessed, and understanding other difficulties that cooccur with ADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat every month, so you can jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools.

The classes are taught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with an extensive history in ADHD and behavior challenges in children. This service is free to enrolled patients at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. To register for the class, contact Capt. Carter at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, (843) 794-6895. / New Year, New Resume! - Military Saves, a component of the nonprofit America Saves and a part-ner in the Department of Defense’s Financial Readiness Campaign, that seeks to motivate, support, and en-courage military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. The research-based cam-paign uses the principles of behavior economics and social marketing to change behavior. Military Saves encourages all service members, their families, and civilian employees to take the Military Saves pledge. Joint Base Charleston’s Fleet & Family Support Center and Airman & Family Readiness Center will promote the Military Saves Campaign 24 February 24 through March 1, 2014.

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/

The Charleston Submarine Birthday Ball Committee is holding a carnival / vendor fair with food and fun on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marrington Plantation, Weapons Station, Goose Creek. This is a fundraiser to help support the Charleston Submarine Birthday Ball.

Can’t make it? Donations can still be made at http://www.charlestonsubball.org

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten.

Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Old Fort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD. Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen 873-2283 for more information.

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundations is once again offering post-secondary academic scholarships to both high school seniors and undergraduate students who reside in Balfour Beatty Communities military family housing. The application process is now open for scholarships that will be awarded for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Applicants must be the child on an active-duty service member and reside in Balfour Beatty Communities military housing. Additional eligibility requirements and application details and submittal requirements can be found on the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation website (www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org). Please note, all applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2014.

Veterans, Families & Friends PTSD Support Group.

Free Anonymous help for AD, Vets, families.

843.637.6463 or 843.509.0535.

PETS

AKC Yorkie puppy 21 wks, shots UTD. Looking for 9.5 in. good home. Call Shawn 843-696-2804.

HOMES/LAND FOR SALE

2 Acres Ridgeville Campbell Rd cleared frontage road property. 10 mins from Summerville.

Dorchester II schools. Ready to build. $40,000 843826-0750 2BR/2BA w/2x gar. Lg. porch & sunrm. Shade trees, irrigation, gated community 208 Patchwork Dr. Ladson. Can fish from backyard. $108K negot.

Info:843-364-2066

HOMES/APTS FOR RENT

2+Bed2BathCondo$850/month 5mins from AFB Rivers ave gate. Pretty Gated ngbhrd w/HOA included. Part. furnished w/wash dryer & storage NO PETS hodgesj21@gmail.com

MISC ITEMS FOR SALE 5 Pc Dinette $148, New in Box. Coffee & End Tables $99, All New! Can Deliver if needed, 843-696-5212

12:00 to 4:00 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop.

February 28 / A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from the TAP GPS Workshop, you will need this. Open to all Active Duty. / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. VA One-on-One Disability Claims Assistance will be provided from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter (authorizing the VA representative to obtain your medical records) at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday VA One-on-One Assistance with Disability Claims that you plan to attend. / A “Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Fundamentals” class will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Whether military or DoD civilian, learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, investment strategies, and more.

/ The Scrap Metal Yard at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station is relocating to the East Side Core Area behind building 2332 and the water tower. Operations will begin Dec. 17, 2013. The Scrap Metal Yard will have new operating hours and days: 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station personnel will be able to bring their scrap metals, no wood or trash, to the new facility during these days and times. Scrap should be 80 percent metal in order to be recycled as scrap metal. The scrap metal yard can be opened for special request (units getting new furniture, base clean up days, etc.) by calling 640-4197, 794-4240, or 963-1456. If you have any questions, contact Alan Moyer at 963-1456. / VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees receive information on disability benefits and medical records review. To make an appointment or register for any of the workshops featured this month, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities - plus we can provide additional information and personalized service).

TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD

Piano for sale; small upright piano. Great for small spaces. $200. Call 851-8697 KITCHEN CABINETS Beautiful. Never Installed.

Cost $4800, Sell $1650. Call 843-856-4680.

Recliner/Rocker - Dark Brown real leather.

Excellent condition - like new. $275 - Call 843/8515850. Pls leave message.

MATTRESS SETS 11'' THICK PILLOWTOPS Brand New, With Warranties.

QUEEN $285, KING $395 Twins & Fulls Available Can Deliver. 843-225-2011

For sale Elliptical trainer $125; Paddleboat $250; chaise lounge chair $100; dining room table & 4 chairs $100. Call Keith 229-200-1925 Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set w/ warranty. $150! King for $225. Can Deliver $150 843-696-5712

Sears 10" Compound Miter Saw. 2HP Mounted on a Cabinet. Extra Blades. $100.00 843-744-7615 $395 Sofa & Love Seat, New in Plastic. Delivery Available, must Sell! 843-696-5712 6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set, Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available 843-696-5212

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Diggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their dependents. Each line is roughly approximately 45-55 letters and spaces. The amount depends upon the number of capitals, punctuation, etc. Three lines is roughly 150-160 total letters and spaces.

One ad per military family per issue. Military may resubmit ad each week. Only personal ads qualify to run for free (ie: garage sales, home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.) Business-related ads (even if a home business) do not qualify to run for free and must be paid. (See information below.*) We DO NOT accept “work at home” or “multi-level-marketing” ads. Ads which do not adhere to submission guidelines may be rejected without notice.

The Best Way To Submit A Free Classified Ad Is With Our Online Form At www.CharlestonMilitary.com We do not take ads by phone.

Please do not call us to confirm receipt of your free ad.

* Ads from non-military or business-related ads (even home businesses) cost $3 per line (45-55 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 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Ads printed on a first come-first serve, space available basis.

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