02-22-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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Vol. 4, No. 7

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

Friday, February 22, 2013

K-9 Knows The Drill See photos, Page 8 U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Technical Sgt. Aimee Edwards, 628th Medical Group Dental Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge of clinical dentistry, cleans Military Working Dog Shark’s teeth, 628th Security Forces Squadron, Feb. 20, 2013, at the Veterinary Clinic at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Shark was sedated while he received a root canal and teeth cleaning. See more photos on Page 8.

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By Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is scheduled to kick off March 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The AFAF campaign will run until April 12, 2013.

AFAF was established to provide an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family (active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and their dependents, including surviving spouses) in need.

"AFAF is important because the contributions made to these organizations directly benefit our Airmen and their families," said Capt. Daniel Naske, 17th Airlift Squadron chief of flight scheduling and Team Charleston AFAF installation project officer. "Unlike other campaigns, such as the Combined Federal Campaign, whose benefits are open to the general public, the AFAF charities provide services exclusively to the Air Force family."

According to Naske, the goal for Team Charleston is to obtain 100 percent contact with all active-duty personnel and the monetary goal is $73,409.

"The campaign is a fundraising effort to support four organizations," said 2nd Lt. Htein Lin, 628th Communications Squadron deputy commander for plans flight and Team Charleston AFAF installation project officer. "These organizations are the Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation, and the Air Force Aid Society."

Air Force Enlisted Village: To provide a home The Air Force Enlisted Village's mission is to provide a home to mothers

of active duty and retired military members and provides temporary housing to surviving spouses of enlisted members who die while on active duty or to active-duty members when tragedy strikes. Spouses are AFEV's priority, but they serve the entire Air Force family.

Air Force Village: Build a safety net The Air Force Village is an exceptional retirement community with an extraordinary charitable mission - to care for retired Air Force officer widows who need financial assistance. Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation honors widows for the sacrifices they made while serving their country, side by side with their spouses.

Air Force Aid Society: Be there for an Airman AFAS offers about $10 million in emergency grants and interest-free loans to eligible Airmen and their family members.

Whether the emergency is a death in the family, a car repair, or basic living expenses, AFAS is here to help in times of need.

General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation: Lend a hand to a retiree The LeMay Foundation helps widows of all Air Force retirees, both officer and enlisted, through financial grants of assistance. Any donations made help those who sacrificed themselves for our freedom.

For more information about the Air Force Assistance Fund, visit www.afassistancefund.org, call 2nd Lt. Htein Lin at 963-2298 or Capt.

Daniel Naske at 963-2925.

To read about the specific organizations, visit www.afev.us, www.afvillages.org, www.afas.org and www.lemay-foundation.org.

Panetta notifies Congress DOD preparing for furloughs

Commentary by Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has notified Congress that the Defense Department is prepared to implement furloughs for civilian personnel in response to the threat of sequestration.

In a memo to all employees, Panetta vowed to continue working with Congress to avoid sequestration, which would add $470 billion to the $487 billion in defense spending cuts the department already is making over the next 10 years. If Congress cannot agree on an alternative deficit reduction plan, the cuts go into effect March 1.

Panetta and every other defense leader have called the cuts dangerous.

They would come on top of cuts imposed by operating under a continuing resolution. For fiscal year 2013, the effect will be further magnified, because the cuts must be done in the final six months of the fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30.

"In the event of sequestration, we will do everything we can to be able to continue to perform our core mission of providing for the security of the United States," Panetta wrote in the memo, "but there is no mistaking that the rigid nature of the cuts forced upon this department, and their scale, will result in a serious erosion of readiness across the force."

Panetta and DOD leaders long have expressed deep concern about the direct impact sequestration will have on military personnel, civilian employees and families. Flexibility in sequestration is limited, the secretary said in his memo, noting that while military personnel are exempt from direct impact, services on bases will deteriorate, and families may feel the pinch in other ways.

Civilian employees will be furloughed if sequestration is triggered.

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter said last week that civilian employees could lose 20 percent of their normal income through September.

"I can assure you that, if we have to implement furloughs, all affected employees will be provided at least 30 days' notice prior to executing a furlough, and your benefits will be protected to the maximum extent possible," Panetta wrote.

DOD will work to ensure furloughs are executed in a consistent and appropriate manner, the secretary said, and Pentagon officials also will continue work with employee unions.

"Our most important asset at the department is our world-class personnel," Panetta wrote. "You are fighting every day to keep our country strong and secure, and rest assured that the leaders of this department will continue to fight with you and for you."

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By Scott Black Air Mobility Command Headquarters - A1

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL – The 17th annual United States Air Force Marathon will be held Sept. 21, 2013, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

Air Mobility Command will again sponsor an active-duty team comprised of both male and female runners representing various age groups

who compete in the full marathon.

Team members will be selected based upon submitted AF Form 303. The completed forms should be submitted through the JB Charleston fitness center by May 1, 2013. Those selected will be notified by AMC Headquarters/A1 and placed on Permissive TDY for the marathon.

In addition to the official AMC competitive team, all others interested in competing in the Air Force Marathon are encouraged to do so at their

own expense. Other events include a wheelchair division of the marathon (consisting of handcranked and push-rim divisions), half marathon, 10K and 5K. The USAF Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K will be held Sept. 21, 2013, and the 5K race is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2013, at Wright State University.

Visit the USAF Marathon website atwww.usafmarathon.com or your base Fitness Center for additional information.

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Annual leave: Do you use or lose?

The Patriot • February 22, 2013

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COMMENTARY

Commentary by Col. Al Miller 437th Airlift Wing vice commander

the President has extended the additional carry over policy.

These cases, however, should be the exception and not the rule.

If you are so irreplaceable in your daily duty that the mission Last month, President Barack Obama signed the FY13 would fail or suffer greatly in your absence, then there is a more National Defense Authorization Act which contained a proserious problem your leadership needs to address. Military vision extending the 75-day maximum carry over leave balstructure is not designed for one person to have all the answers ance for active-duty personnel for two more years. When and skills; there must be flexibility to allow for absence and this news broke, a collective sigh of relief was heard Air quick replacement if need be.

Force wide as we gained some temporary relief from the Your military leave is a right; use it as necessary to increase impending "use or lose" leave scheduling challenge ... at your resiliency and often, more importantly, your family's least until Sept. 30, 2015. While the additional 15 days of resiliency. While moving to different locations in the military carry over may help prevent some of our busiest Airmen can be difficult, it also provides the potential to explore and from losing annual leave, it should not be used as a convenexperience new cultures and attractions. Being stationed at Joint Col. Al Miller 437th Airlift Wing ient excuse for supervisors to deny leave or for individuals Base Charleston is a perfect example of a great opportunity, so vice commander to neglect scheduling leave. take full advantage of it! It's a terrible feeling to be driving If you do research into non-military leave programs, I away from a duty station for the last time wishing you would think you'll find our 2 ½ days accrued per month is very generous. But there have spent more time enjoying the area while building lasting memories with is a definite reason for this; our leave system is designed to provide opportu- friends and family. nities for military members to reconnect with loved ones and to get a break As part of our core values, we willingly embrace service before self, but from the stressors of military service. Clearly, leave is an effective tool when must also realize the military leave program is an important piece of the we examine our own resiliency within Comprehensive Airman Fitness. overall readiness puzzle. Supervisors must encourage their Airmen to make Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, states "both man- wise use of their annual leave and should make every effort to prevent leave agement and members share responsibility" when scheduling leave. loss. Like most things, proper planning is the key to success, so set aside Commanders and supervisors must establish unit guidelines for scheduling time as early as possible and stick to your plan. We're always going to be leave and individuals must plan ahead to take it. Unfortunately, there are busy, and there is seemingly never a "good" time to take leave. But, when it times when military necessity forces leave cancellation, which is in part why comes to your readiness, resiliency and CAF, you cannot afford to lose it.

Spiritual valor, religion and self-defeating behaviors

Commentary by Lt. Col. Michael Brown 628th Air Base Wing chaplain

Seventy years ago, February 1943, the U.S. Army Transport ship Dorchester was crowded to capacity carrying 902 service men, merchant seamen, and civilian workers as it moved across the icy waters from Newfoundland toward Greenland. The ship's captain knew the waters were dangerous. German U-boats had already sunk other ships in that area. On Feb. 3, at 12:55 a.m., three torpedoes were fired. The one that hit was deadly.

In less than 20 minutes, the Dorchester would slip beneath the Atlantic's icy waters.

Aboard the Dorchester, panic and chaos set in.

The blast had killed scores of men and many more were seriously wounded. Men jumped from the ship into lifeboats, over-crowding them to the point of capsizing. Through the pandemonium, according to those present, four Army chaplains brought hope in despair and light in darkness.

Those chaplains were Lt. George Fox, Methodist; Lt. Alexander Goode, Jewish; Lt. John Washington, Roman Catholic; and Lt. Clark Poling, Dutch Reformed. Quickly and quietly, the four chaplains spread out among the Soldiers.

There, they tried to calm the frightened, tend to the wounded, and guide the disoriented toward safety. Witnesses of that terrible night remember hearing the four chaplains offer prayers for the dying and encouragement for those who would live. The chaplains opened a storage locker and began distributing life jackets. When they ran out, an astonishing sight was witnessed; the

chaplains removed their own lifeaccommodation will not have an jackets and gave them to four adverse impact on military readifrightened young men. ness, unit cohesion, standards, or The altruistic action of the discipline." four chaplains constitutes one of As military members who the purest spiritual and ethical have taken an oath to uphold the acts a person can make. When constitution, we do not have the giving out their life jackets, right to try to stop, take away, or Rabbi Goode did not call out for inhibit the free religious expresa Jew; Father Washington did not sion of another military member, call out for a Catholic; nor did even if we disagree with it. Nor the Reverends Fox and Poling do we have the right to force it call out for a Protestant. They upon someone. The criteria listed Lt. Col. Michael Brown simply gave their life jackets to 628th Air Base Wing chaplain in DODD 1300.17, are the only the next man in line. As the ship filters upon which to make a went down, survivors in nearby rafts could see decision about accommodating religious expresthe four chaplains - arms linked and braced sion. The key for everyone is respect, the kind against the slanting deck. Their voices could of respect the four chaplains had for each other also be heard offering prayers. Of the 902 men and the troops that needed their leadership and onboard, 672 died, leaving 230 survivors. spiritual valor that night.

"Valor is a gift," Carl Sandburg once said.

Studies have shown a positive association "Those having it never know for sure whether between "religiousness" and hope, optimism, they have it until the test comes." Our current less depression, less anxiety, less correlations military culture seeks to promote spiritual to suicides, less alcohol abuse, and lower rates health while, at the same time is very cautious of divorce and separation. A variety of risky to be politically correct about the topic of relibehaviors covering the gambit from seatbelt gion. It is a potential flashpoint that leaders use to sexual promiscuity is less among those must maneuver. with a connection to religion. Therefore, it Per Department of Defense Directive seems to me the most self-defeating behaviors 1300.17, "A basic principle of our nation is free are to force religion on another, squelch the exercise of religion. The Department of Defense expression of religion, or lack spiritual valor. places a high value on the rights of members of By avoiding favoritism and using respect, relithe Armed Forces to observe the tenets of their gion has the potential to create better citizens respective religions. It is DOD policy that and be a positive force in our military culture requests for accommodation of religious praceven for non-believers. So be respectful, but tices should be approved by commanders when be courageous as well.

Who me? Yes, you! Couldn’t be! Then, who?

Commentary by Master Sgt. Tiffany Robinson 17th Airlift Squadron first sergeant

Somehow my external sight picture had become an internal one which solely focused on the ‘me’ in team. And, although my work perNot adhering to the Air Force standards is a formance was stellar, these repetitively negative direct violation of your individual responsibilities gaps in judgment began to overshadow the posiregarding uniformity and our Air Force image. tives I had worked so hard to obtain. Then one As a young Security Forces day in an emotional rant, I went and Airman, I was often approached spoke with one of my mentors. Just as by higher ranking members withthe tears of what I deemed “individuin my chain of command (and ality injustice” began to fall he said, sometimes outside of my chain) “Do you want to be recognized for in regards to dress and appearyour productivity and duty performance standards. Their initial ance versus your lapse in judgment?” approach would be a mild rebuke “Yes, Sir,” I said. or subtle chastisement about how “Well, then you must apply selfI had blatantly disregarded Air discipline to ALL areas of your life Force Instruction 36-2903 (Air and Air Force career. Adhering to Force Dress and Appearance) by standards CANNOT be selective,” he wearing overly eccentric and/or replied.

Master Sgt. faddish hairstyles, or even about He went on to quote AFI 1-1: Tiffany Robinson how my uniform did not meet “When you took the oath of enlist17th Airlift Squadron the intent of the AFI because I ment, you agreed to live by a set of first sergeant had it tailored “too” perfectly military rules and standards which (meaning- the overly “snug” uniform should not embody our AF core values.” At that moment, the silhouette my shape in that manner.) core value “Service Before Self” formed a bandeEventually, these “not adhering to AF stanrole around my mind and my light switch had dards” talks became more frequent and quite burfinally come on. My mentor did not have to say densome. Finally, I reached my breaking point: I another word because I realized that my small had enough of being “picked” on for just wanting picture was an intricate detail in a much larger to be me! I mean, although we are smaller parts of portrait. a larger force, we are still entitled to our individuAs I thanked my mentor for his time and began ality, right? Wrong. my departure from his office, his words continu-

ously replayed in my head. Specifically, the parts about adhering to standards NOT being selective and AF core values rang the loudest. Once I made it back to my cubicle, I pulled up e-publications and began reading AFI 1-1. One of my (now) favorite excerpts reiterates what my mentor relayed. It reads: “Our core values define our standards of conduct. Our standards of conduct define how Airmen should behave when interacting with others and when confronting challenges in the environment in which we live and work.”

(United States Air Force Core Values, January 1, 1997.)

Understanding the value and magnitude of ‘service before self” helped me realize that when I took my oath enlistment, the individual within me became a part of something much greater around me. I, just like each of you, had become a unique, specialized force that is recognized for its standards, uniformity, and unity of effort.

In closing, during his recent visit to JB Charleston, Gen. Paul Selva said, “The harder right will always produce better results than the easier wrong.” So with that in mind, each day we must ask ourselves, ‘Who Me?’ Am I positively or negatively impacting the Air Force image? Can I possibly damage the larger Air Force image by not adhering to standards?

Every time the answer will be, ‘Yes, YOU!’ Your latter response might be ‘Couldn’t be’… but I challenge you to make a difference.

Because, if not you, “Then, who?”

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North Charleston hosts free concert by USAF Heritage Brass Quintet

By Ann Simmons City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department Arts coordinator

The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is hosting a free afternoon concert by the United States Air Force Heritage Brass Quintet from the USAF Heritage of America Band at the Sterett Hall Auditorium on the former Charleston Naval Base, March 17, 2013, at 3 p.m.

The concert will feature the diverse talents of five professional Airman-musicians from Joint Base Langley - Eustis in Hampton, Va., whose commitment to excellence has earned worldwide acclaim and military distinction. From Bach to the Beatles and patriotic favorites, Heritage Brass offers a musical experience sure to be enjoyed by all audiences.

The Heritage Brass, formed in 1973, tours the United States' mid-Atlantic region from South Carolina to Delaware, always leaving audiences impressed and delighted with the ensemble's world-class musicianship and entertaining showmanship. From classical to jazz and popular music, the quintet brings its brilliant brass sound to all music genres, providing a variety of music that's as educational as it is exciting.

The group has also performed the National Anthem and other patriotic music at Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles games and NASCAR's Dover 400.

Additionally, Heritage Brass performs in a variety of other venues including concert halls, theaters, schools, museums, and hospitals, and often presents clinics at the elementary, secondary and collegiate levels. The quintet also participated in the ceremony marking the merger of Naval Weapons Station Charleston and Charleston Air Force Base to form Joint Base Charleston.

The USAF Heritage Brass concert is free, but advance tickets are required. Tickets may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with request to: Tickets, City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, PO Box 190016, North Charleston, S.C., 29419-9016.

There is a limit of six tickets per mail-in request. Tickets are also available for pick up Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department office on the second floor of North Charleston City Hall, located at 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, S.C., 29406. Unclaimed seats will be available to non-ticket holders 15 minutes prior to concert time.

For more information about this concert or other programs and services offered by the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, call 740-5854, email culturalarts@northcharleston.org, or visit http://bit.ly/culturalarts.

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The Patriot • February 22, 2013

DOD NEWS

Act would give Maryland Veterans credit for military skills

By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – In its quest to help veterans find employment, the Department of Defense is collaborating with states, which represent the center of gravity for jobs, the director of training readiness and strategy for the deputy assistant secretary of defense for readiness told a Maryland state administrative panel.

Frank DiGiovanni testified at the Maryland state house here on the benefits of the state’s Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013, which is under consideration by the Maryland legislature.

The crux of the act would require licensing units and boards to give credit to veterans for related military training, education and experience. Giovanni heads the licensing and cre-

dentialing task force for the DOD. DOD is developing a three-phase program in conjunction with states, he noted.

“The first will be to work with [states’] professional organizations that represent your licensing boards,” he said. “We’ll also recognize states … that have exhibited the best practices in support of our veterans. The third part of our strategy is to look at veterans service organizations and use them as our ‘missionaries’ to talk to folks about what the needs of our veterans are.”

DiGiovanni said putting skilled workers and veterans back to work is an urgent matter.

“In January,” he said, “for 18- to 24-yearold veterans, the unemployment rate was 31.5 percent, as compared to the national average for that same age group of about 7.9 percent”.

The jobless rate among veterans varies between 12 percent and 31 percent, he said,

Navy updates hazing reporting policies Courtesy of the Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – The Navy initiated new measures to track and prevent cases of hazing, as announced in Naval Administrative message 137/13, released Feb. 20, 2013.

Hazing occurs when a service member causes another to be exposed to cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful activities. Hazing can be physical, verbal, or psychological in nature.

This behavior is contrary to the Navy's core values of honor, courage, and commitment, as expressed by Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, chief of Naval Personnel.

"Hazing has no place within the Navy's culture of dignity and respect for every Sailor," said Van Buskirk. "It diminishes our Sailors' trust in their Shipmates, their unit and our organization, it affects readiness, and it will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of every Sailor and deckplate leader to both reject and report hazing."

The NAVADMIN establishes the Navy Office of Hazing Prevention as the lead entity for hazing policy and tracking substantiated cases.

Within each command, hazing is tracked by assigned command managed equal opportunity program managers, equal opportunity advisors, and equal opportunity program managers, who will then work with commanding officers to ensure timely reporting of incidents.

Reporting pro-

cedures are outlined in the NAVADMIN. The Navy Office of Hazing Prevention is working to expand the Military Equal Opportunity Network database to include tracking information on hazing incidents.

MEONet is a standalone online web-based program that standardizes, tracks and reports administrative actions associated with the primary duties of EO advisors and CMEO program managers.

Tracking substantiated hazing events is vital to determining the extent to which these events are occurring and the nature of such events, as well as analyzing trends.

Incidents of hazing will be reported by the Navy Office of Hazing Prevention to the Chief of Naval Personnel quarterly.

The full Department of Navy policy on hazing can be found in SECNAVINST 1610.2A. For more news from the Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion, visit http://www. public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/diversity.

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adding that it’s extremely important for the legislation to pass state legislatures “because it does help put our folks to work.”

An important factor in veterans’ unemployment is the 240,000 service members who leave the military each year. “And that includes an end-strength cutdown that will take place over the next five years, and an additional 100,000 people,” he added. “So this legislation is extremely important for those who will depart from military service.”

DiGiovanni said DOD’s licensing and credentialing task force is focusing on such occupational specialties as aircraft and auto-

motive mechanics, first responders, supply and logistics, health care, transportation, information technology and manufacturing.

He added the act would provide those in certain military occupational specialties, such as combat arms, with “ready access to employment” when they leave the military.

“From our perspective, this is one of the most comprehensive [bills] that we’ve seen,” DiGiovanni said. “And right now there’s no other bill like it that has passed legislation, so it’s extremely important.”

The Patriot • February 22, 2013

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Military Saves Pledge signed by base command

Courtesy of the Airman and Family Readiness Center 628th Force Support Squadron

To kick off the seventh year of the Military Saves Campaign, Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and CAPT Tom Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, signed their Military Savers Pledge Feb. 13, 2013, to commemorate Military Saves Week which takes place Feb. 20 through March 2.

"The Military Saves campaign is a total force, command-level program," said McComb. "It provides an opportunity for leaders at all levels within the active duty, National Guard and Reserve ranks to educate and motivate troops and families to save their hard-earned money for emergencies and financial goals."

While Military Saves is a year-long effort, Military Saves Week is a dedicated opportunity for the military and civilian community to come together to emphasize the importance of saving while encouraging individuals to take action.

"Throughout the week, our emphasis will be to encourage individuals to take what is known as a Savings Pledge," said Angela Cottman, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station community readiness consultant. "Individuals throughout the Weapons Station and Air Base will reach out to the entire JB Charleston community to promote the importance of the pledge. By doing this, our hope is to get military families to take the first step in saving for their future."

"The average emergency costs $500," said Barbara Lang, JB Charleston - Air Base certified personal financial counselor. "If an individual would simply take a little time and effort to save at least that much, they'd be less likely to rely on credit or loans to fund an emergency when it occurs. Military Saves Week gives us the platform we need to help encourage our Sailors and Airmen to step up and save!"

"The personal financial readiness of our service members and their families directly affects mission readiness," said Bailey. "Military Saves Week presents a great opportunity for our Sailors and Airmen, single or married, to take personal responsibility for their financial situation and make choices that will protect their future."

In observance of Military Saves Week, JB Charleston will hold savings-related events at both the Air Base and Weapons Station.

For more information regarding these events, contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 or the Fleet and Family Support Center at 764-7480.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading

Colonel Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, presents the seventh annual Military Saves Campaign pledge to (left) Suerjee Lee, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station lead personal financial educator, and Barbara Lang, 628th Force Support Squadron Community Readiness Consultant and Certified Financial counselor Feb. 13, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Military Saves Week is Feb. 25 through March 2, 2013.

Colonel Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, signs the seventh annual Military Saves Campaign pledge to commemorate Military Saves Week in his office, Feb. 13, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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By Staff Sgt. Anthony Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

An Air National Guard unit from Minnesota recently wrapped up a training exercise here at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Sixteen Airmen from the 133rd Security Forces Squadron, stationed at Minneapolis – Saint Paul, Minn., completed a two-week deployed for training, or DFT, from Feb. 2 - 16, 2013 working with Airmen from the 628th Security Forces Squadron.

“Our main mission coming to Joint Base Charleston was to shadow the active-duty service members of the 628th Security Forces Squadron,” said Master Sgt. James Kenison, 133rd SFS team lead. “I brought along a lot of younger Airmen and noncommissioned officers that didn’t have much active-duty experience.”

During their training, the Airmen from the 133rd SFS melded right in with the 628th SFS personnel.

“The partnership between the two squadrons worked so well – my guys blended in great with the active duty,” said Kenison. “While stationed here, we performed patrol duty, gate guards, resource protection, combat arms training and maintenance and pass and identification.”

The group from Minnesota was also able to conduct a few procedures that they don’t perform as often at their home station.

“We filled out a lot more paperwork on damage reports and a medical emergency, which we don’t do as often at our base,” Kenison said. “We also got to observe how the vehicle scanner works.”

Another benefit the 133rd SFS Airmen received from this training was the opportunity to work at a larger base.

“Joint Base Charleston is a much larger base than what we are used to in Minneapolis,” said Kenison. “Our guys were able to see the day-to-day operations of a joint base and to operate on a base with more than 50 C-17s, compared to a base with single digit aircraft.”

“We were thrilled to have them [133rd SFS Airmen],” said Senior Master Sgt. Jacob Blake, 628th SFS Operations superintendent. “From their team leader, Master Sgt. Kenison, on down, every member of the 133rd Security Forces Squadron that worked with us was committed, professional and exceptionally capable.”

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Minnesota Air National Guard Airmen from the 133rd Security Forces Squadron recently completed a two-week training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 133rd SFS Airmen received active-duty experience by training with the 628th Security Force Squadron.

The 133rd SFS were accompanied on this training mission by personnel from the 133rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, who were training with the 437th Aerial Port Squadron.

The 133rd SFS is responsible for the protection of aerospace both at home station and deployed locations. This unit also works with air base defense, law enforcement, security, combat arms training and maintenance and the Phoenix Ravens.

The ANG has units in every state and territory of the United States.

The Air National Guard accomplishes three missions: to support the Air Force in its national security objectives, to protect life and property, and to preserve peace, order and public safety, and to participate in local, state and national programs, according to the Air National Guard website.

As a member of the ANG, members are required to attend one drill per month and one period of annual training per year.

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Local HS students visit JB Charleston U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students from R.B. Stall High School gather for a group photo with Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron Feb. 19, 2013, aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. More than 20 students visited the air base to get a firsthand experience of what Airmen do on a dayto-day basis. These tours help endorse strong community ties to the local population and help recruit the future leaders of tomorrow’s Air Force.

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Major Brent Waldman, 628th Medical Group Dental Clinic general dentist, and Kathy Dietrich, 628th MDG Dental Clinic assistant, perform an X-Ray on Military Working Dog Shark, 628th Security Forces Squadron, before a root canal and teeth cleaning Feb. 20, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Technical Sgt. Aimee Edwards, 628th Medical Group Dental Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge of clinical dentistry, cleans 628th SFS MWD Shark’s teeth Feb. 20, 2013, at the Veterinary Clinic at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Shark was sedated while he received a root canal and a teeth cleaning.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Edwards, 628th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, sits with MWD Shark after the dog was given anesthesia before a root canal and teeth cleaning Feb. 20, 2013, at the Veterinary Clinic at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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MDW Shark, 628th SFS, is placed on the operating table before his root canal surgery and teeth cleaning Feb. 20, 2013, at the Veterinary Clinic at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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The 60th Annual National Prayer Breakfast attendees listen during Fauntleroy’s remarks at the Redbank Club Feb. 20, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, S.C.

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NOTE: / Military Saves Week will be from Feb. 25 through March 1. Military Saves is an initiative to improve financial readiness of military personnel and their families with the message of "Build Wealth not Debt!" There will be a Joint Base Youth Poster Contest, Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Building 755, at 843-764-7480.

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By Staff Sgt. Billy O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Email can be an effective way to distribute information to people quickly. This can be good and bad. For users who use it properly, it’s a means of getting a message out, but when users attach large files to their emails and send it to large groups, the servers that send our emails can become clogged and prevent others from sending and receiving.

“For us, our servers are in Scott [Air Force Base, Ill.] and our users are here in Charleston, so when you send an email it goes to Scott, it’s sorted by the server and sent to the users here,” explained Master Sgt. Joe Helfrich, 628th Communications Squadron cyber operations section chief. “For emails that are five megabytes or smaller that’s not a problem, but when people send larger files like Power Points to large groups of people, it creates a denial of service on ourselves and depending on the size of the email and group it’s being sent to, the server can be backed up anywhere from one to three days.”

As an alternative to sending large files, Airmen can post information to the Electronic Information Management Site and send the link to where they posted this information to their desired recipients. This allows them to transmit the information to large groups of people without causing denial of service to other users across the base.

“If you put it on the EIM and send people a link, you’ve gotten your information to people just as if you attached it as an email only blocking the server,” said Helfrich.

To prevent clogging the servers, users should keep in mind the size of their email and how many people they want to send it to.

“Most individuals can send 10 megabytes emails to one or two people occasionally and it usually won’t cause a problem, but for large groups you don’t want to send out anything that’s bigger than five megabytes,” said Helfrich.

For more information or questions regarding how to use EIM for sharing large files, contact the 628th Communications Squadron Help Desk at DSN 963-2666.

AF implements enlisted date of separation rollback Commentary by Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The Air Force will implement the enlisted date of separation rollback program this fiscal year, in addition to several voluntary force management programs that were announced Feb. 5, Air Force Personnel Center officials say.

The rollback will accelerate the date of separation for senior master sergeants and below who meet required criteria, said Lt. Col. Shelley Strong, AFPC operations division chief.

Airmen affected must separate from the Air Force by May 31, and those eligible to retire must do so effective June 1 or earlier.

The rollback program allows commanders to consider Airmen for selective reenlistment early, if they meet program criteria.

Airmen eligible for retirement may also be affected by the DOS rollback.

"It's important that retirement-eligible members affected by the program submit their retirement request by March 29 this year," Strong said. "Enlisted retirement is not automatic, so affected members who don't submit their request by March 29 will be projected for separation instead."

Airmen separated under DOS rollback won't be required to return unearned portions of bonuses, special pays, or other monetary incentives, and will not be entitled to any unpaid portions of bonuses, special pays, or other monetary incentives.

If they meet Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility requirements and are honorably discharged, involuntary separation will not affect their benefits. However, members who transferred education benefits to their dependents who do not complete their related active duty service commitment may be required to repay those benefits.

Airmen with six or more, but less than 20, years of active service who are not in their initial term of enlistment may be authorized one-half separation pay, but will be required to sign an Individual Ready Reserve Agreement to receive that benefit.

In addition, Airmen who served 180 days or more on active duty who are separated under the DOS rollback will be authorized transition assistance benefits, such as permissive temporary duty, 180 days extended medical care for themselves and their family members, and two years of commissary and exchange privileges.

For more information about force management programs and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil.

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2012 climate survey shows overall satisfaction with jobs, leaders

By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – More than 163,000 Airmen voiced their opinions in the online Air Force Climate Survey conducted May 11 - June 22, with results indicating Airmen are satisfied with unit performance and trust their leaders, Air Force Personnel Center officials say.

Conducted every two years, the climate survey is designed to measure attitudes toward the work environment, with questions organized within factors such as satisfaction, trust, unit performance and resources. Participants include active duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members, and appropriated and non-appropriated fund civilian employees.

"This survey is one of the most valuable tools we have as leaders. Airmen cannot focus on mission-critical tasks in an unhealthy environment, so we use survey results to identify areas that need attention," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley. "Thanks to the many Airmen who took the time to communicate with us on these issues so we may better focus our efforts where they will do the most good."

Leaders at every level use the survey results to 'tap the pulse' of the organization, said Nicole Gamez, AFPC manpower directorate. At the total force level, this year's results held steady, with small increases or decreases in different areas. More than 80 percent of survey respondents say they are satisfied with their jobs and 95 percent believe their unit is

successfully accomplishing its mission.

"Overall satisfaction numbers are similar to last year, which is good news. On the down side, our Airmen indicate they're working hard, but resources continue to be an issue," Gamez said.

Along with resources, recognition continues to be one of the lowest rated areas across the total force.

"Morale is affected by the ongoing struggle for limited resources. It is my challenge - every Air Force leader's challenge - to find innovative ways to accomplish the mission, in spite of resource challenges, without overburdening our people," Donley said. "Morale is also affected by recognition, or lack of it, and that is an area where every Airman can have a positive impact."

A confidential outlet where Airmen can express their concerns, the survey provides leaders with information specific to their area of responsibility.

"Leaders who don't know about problems can't fix them.

The survey results include candid feedback from members about what needs improvement within the unit, as well as a guide to help leaders act on the information," said Col. Kent White, AFPC director of Manpower. "Analysts here in the manpower directorate provide reports to each squadron, group, and wing with 10 or more participants so leaders get information pertinent to their units."

When leaders act to improve the climate they simultaneously send a message to their people that their feedback is critical and Airmen come first. In addition to improving work-

ing conditions, that positively affects morale and helps increase participation in future climate surveys, White said.

This year, 28 percent of the total force participated, but that number doesn't tell the whole story.

"That participation rate is actually strong at the aggregate Air Force level considering external factors, like operations tempo and workload," Gamez explained. "Still, the primary purpose of this survey is to provide actionable feedback at the unit level. The more people who respond, the more results we can provide, so we're already thinking about the 2014 survey and how to get more Airmen involved."

Once leaders have their unit reports, they'll have time to review and digest the information, but are expected to brief the results to their units within 30 days.

"One way we support Airmen is by communicating openly with them about problems and solutions. Results from previous surveys indicate members whose commanders used the previous survey results positively had substantially higher levels of agreement across the board," said White.

Commander's calls and unit briefings offer leaders the perfect opportunity to open the floor for suggestions to overcome challenges and improve recognition.

Survey results from the 2012 CSAF Climate survey, as well as the 2008 and 2010 results, are available on the Air Force Portal Web page. To see them, log into the Portal at https://www.my.af.mil. and enter "Air Force Survey Office" in the search window.

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