Mar. 2 - 15, 2018 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) by Diggle Publishing Company

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Patriot Vol. 9, No. 5

Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’

March 2, 2018

Exercise strengthens worldwide deployment capabilities

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Allison Payne

Airmen participating in mobility exercise Bold Eagle are issued individual personal protection equipment Feb. 27, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Participants were required to process through a personnel deployment function line, receive necessary gear including personal protection equipment, and prepare cargo for transport through a cargo deployment function. The two-phase exercise consists of a deployment and practical phase where participants and support elements are responsible for simulating the deployment of more than 320 service members, approximately 80 short-tons of cargo and practicing their ability to survive and operate in a deployed environment. See more photos, Pages 6-7.

By Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing teamed up during mobility exercise Bold Eagle, testing their ability to rapidly deploy and operate in a contested environment. The two phase exercise began Feb. 20, with Airmen receiving notification to simulate deployment Feb. 26. Ronald Burgess, Joint Base Charleston’s installation deployment officer, is responsible for the deployment of service members and cargo to fulfill tasks all over the world. Burgess described how the personnel deployment function is important in ensuring Airmen can deploy quickly without losing efficiency. “One of the reasons we like to have exercises like these is to test for issues and to see what shortfalls we may have,” said Burgess. “We give [service members] the training they need so that when we send people downrange, they have everything they need.” Phase I of the exercise tested the joint base’s ability to rapidly deploy more than 320 people and 80 short-tons of equipment. One of the major components of the first phase included processing Airmen through a personnel deployment function line. “The PDF line is designed to streamline the process as much as possible,” said Master Sgt. Phillip Reblin, 628th LRS logistics plan superintendent and exercise evaluator. “Airmen will

see all the individual providers whether it be medical, legal or the chaplain. The intent is to bring all the support agencies together and provide a one-stop shop so Airmen deploying can go through the line and do a lot of their pre-deployment checklist. Once they finish the line, everything is done. They have their orders and equipment and are ready to deploy.” Airman 1st Class Andrew Brewer, 628th LRS individual protection equipment journeyman, supported exercise participants by issuing IPE in the PDF line and said the process was a good experience. “I think our unit did pretty well getting ready for it,” said Brewer. “I’ve never done it before. It helps me in the sense that I know what to expect when something like this actually comes up or in case we have another exercise.” Aside from prepping for deployment, other Airmen ensured the safe transport of essential cargo. Certain types of equipment are necessary for Airmen to operate effectively downrange. “We have the cargo deployment function,” said Burgess. “Airmen process the cargo from all the units, checking to make sure they’re air worthy to put onto the chalks and load onto the aircraft.” Staff Sgt. Harry Carnell, 437th Aerial Port Squadron and exercise evaluator, said the exercise provides Airmen a unique opportunity to practice performing their jobs under circumstances they might not usually see. “I’ve been deployed seven times,” said Carnell. “This is one way to show [Airmen] how a large-scale deployment

could be done if something really serious happened. They’re going to be challenged with extended hours and they’re going to get an experience that can help them in the future.” Airmen completed Phase I of the exercise, identifying challenges in the joint base’s deployment process, and helped bolster its efficiency for real-world operations. From prepping Airmen to moving cargo, Phase I completed half of Bold Eagle’s curriculum, leading into the exercise. Phase II of the exercise is focused on testing the ability of participants to survive and operate in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environment, as well as other scenarios. "This exercise is a crucial step in ensuring our service members are equipped with the knowledge and experience to deploy quickly if needed," said U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, INSIDE Joint Base Charleston deputy commander. "The events this week tested our deployment processes at all levels, from those preparing to head overseas to the personnel and functions supporting our men and women here locally. Exercising and testing these capabilities ensures we are in a Sailor shares constant state of vigilance and journey to health readiness." See page 2

628th SFS Airmen partake in Phoenix Raven tryouts Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Allison Payne Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Ten Airmen with the 628th Security Forces Squadron tried out for positions as Phoenix Ravens Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Former Air Mobility Command Commander, Gen. Walter Kross, implemented the Phoenix Raven program in February 1997. The program consists of specially trained security forces members responsible for providing security to AMC aircraft transiting high threat areas. The two-day tryouts pushed Airmen to their physical and emotional limits through various physical training exercises. After hours of rigorous PT, also known as ‘smoke sessions’, candidates are expected to apply learned striking techniques in the RedMan qualification bouts. RedMan Training Gear is worn

by the Phoenix Raven instructors. The training suits, a vibrant red color, protect the instructors from strikes delivered by Phoenix Raven candidates. The ‘RedMan’ challenges Airmen to call on their defense skills and allows instructors to see who has the desire for the career field. The attrition rate for this training was 50 percent. “The idea with these tryouts is to take a course the schoolhouse designed and get the candidates through a mirror program,” said Staff Sgt. Jarred Alford, 628th SFS Phoenix Raven team lead. “This way, when candidates leave Charleston for the next step of training, they have an idea of what to expect at school and are more mentally prepared.” The Phoenix Raven program mission, according to AMC, is to ensure an acceptable level of close-in security for aircraft transiting airfields where security is either unknown, or additional security is needed to counter local threats. Phoenix Ravens are sometimes placed in high-stress situations, which is why it is essential for candidates to display resiliency and mental stability. “Being able to maintain mental toughness is crucial,” said Alford. “Your mind goes before your body. Without mental toughness, you give up on yourself before your body does. When I went through training, my teammates never quit on me so I never quit on them. We look for the same in our candidates.” Since the program’s foundation, Phoenix Raven teams from within the AMC have conducted more than 6,000 missions around the world combating terrorism. These teams work on all types of AMC airlift missions including theater support missions, contingencies, exercises and deployments. “There were many times I thought I couldn’t do it anymore,” said Airman 1st Class Caleb Gunter, 628th SFS installation entry controller. “I couldn’t quit on my team. Even though this training was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, I really enjoyed the experience.” Once completing the course, new Phoenix Ravens receive their patch and a distinct member

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Staff Sgt. George Carty, 628th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven, demonstrates proper striking techniques to Phoenix Raven candidates Jan. 31, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. After hours of rigorous PT, candidates are expected to apply learned striking techniques in the RedMan Training Gear. The gear, worn by the Phoenix Raven instructors, are suits in vibrant red color, protecting the instructors from strikes delivered by Phoenix Raven candidates. More photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

number based on the order in which they were accepted into the unit. “These tryouts gave me a better sense of what Ravens are made of,” said Senior Airman Gunter. “I may not be at their level yet but I’m going to keep pushing to get there. Ravens are constantly under pressure but are still able to make the mission happen because pain is only temporary. You just have to keep telling yourself that you can make it, and if you truly have the drive for it, you will.” The attrition rate for this training was 50 percent. According to Alford, the success rate of those sent to the schoolhouse is 100 percent. “This training really pushed me to my limits,” said Gunter. “The experience and comradery really humbled me as a person. There were moments that sucked, but at the end of the day those moments build you as a person and show you who you are and what you’re made of.”

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NHCC’s 2017 year in review

Commentary by U.S. Navy Capt. Dale Barrette, commanding officer Naval Health Clinic Charleston

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – In July 2017, I assumed command of Naval Health Clinic Charleston and I am especially proud to lead such an impressive group of outstanding men and women. Together, these individuals are a dedicated team of healthcare professionals leading this clinic on its journey to become a high reliability organization. Our progress on this journey is due to the dedicated professionalism of those who provide committed care each day to our family of beneficiaries. We are charged by our mission to provide the safest and highest quality health care, ensuring the readiness and health of those entrusted to our care, while adapting to the rapidly changing challenges of today and tomorrow. We are driven by our vision, to sustain a compassionate, skilled and capable team of dedicated professionals who focus on exceeding expectations by delivering exceptional, patient-centered care at all times. 2017 was a year of challenge, opportunity and change for NHCC. One of our biggest accomplishments was the improvement in our performance, a reflection of robust and proactive leadership and teamwork. We have continuously advanced our quality measures and have seen incomparable compliance with our objective measures of care. We implemented new initiatives while making quality improvements, always staying focused on safety and patient satisfaction. We provide support and emphasis for total health protection and comprehensive military readiness. As an example, we improved our Medical Home Port primary care access by 20 percent by extending our primary care hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, we added early clinic hours for our student population. Our physicians, administrators and support staff work together to allow patients greater scheduling flexibility by offering later appointments and working to maintain provider continuity when possible. Our patients’ affirmation has been tremendous, with an initial 75 percent utilization rate. NHCC’s pharmacy introduced a self-service kiosk system operated by DoD ID cards and a new prescription drop off service. By calling 843-7946100, patients can activate their prescriptions and are given the option to pick up prescriptions in as little as three hours or return the next day. Most patients can go through the drive-thru – how’s that for convenience! Normally, the pharmacy averages over 900 prescriptions per day but, this past January, the pharmacy dispensed an all-time-high of 1,900 prescriptions in one day. Even with over double the number prescriptions, the pharmacy retained its quality measures to ensure its high safety standards. Our laboratory staff members celebrated great successes this past year after implementing a new labelling process eliminating all labelling mistakes for the last 14 months. Our lab’s labelling process has been deemed a best practice for Navy medicine and is considered a model for other military labs. In October, our Radiology Department implemented a, “Mammo-in-aMinute,” program allowing walk-in appointments for women near due or past due for their annual mammograms. As a result, 90 percent of NHCC’s patients in this population got their breast cancer screenings; an incredibly important effort to promote women’s health and wellness. Our Preventive Medicine and Immunizations teams also successfully administered nearly 9,500 flu shots since October.

By U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Sharry Schuller Naval Health Clinic Charleston

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Nathaniel Mims, a small-town boy from Moundville, Alabama, had struggled with his weight for as long as he could remember. By second grade, he had already weighed 105 pounds and was often bullied for it. Middle school was rough for Mims; not feeling comfortable in his own body, he mostly kept to himself. As a junior in high school, he reached his heaviest weight, 350 pounds. During his senior year at Hale County High School in Moundville, he joined the football team and subsequently lost 60 pounds. But after graduating in 2014, Mims still struggled with his weight. By the spring of 2015, he had had enough and vowed to finally do something about it. He decided to join the Navy. “I knew I would have to get in shape and healthy to join the military,” Mims said. “I didn’t want my weight to stop me from achieving success in life.” Mims sought to better his life and wanted to honor his two uncles. One was a Vietnam veteran who served as an Army infantryman and the other a Navy information specialist technician; both inspired him by their own service. At 19 years old, Mims needed to lose 40 more pounds before he could enlist. He could barely do what was required to pass the first Physical Readiness Test. Mims began setting his alarm for four o’clock in the morning. As soon as the alarm went off, he jumped into pushup position on the floor. He would do pushups, sit-ups and tricep-dips until muscle failure. For a cardiovascular system workout, he would jump rope 200 times and run two miles. He clocked his first, timed, two-mile run at about 20 minutes. A year later, Mims had lost a staggering 120 pounds. He went from 45% to 20% body fat, a pant size of 50 to 38 and dropped four shirt sizes. He ran his best two-mile in 11 minutes and 42 seconds, leaving the old version of himself behind. He celebrated by raising his right hand to swear the oath of enlistment to the Navy. “Not only had I lost the weight, but now I was making my family and myself proud by serving my country,” Mims said. When Mims first began physical fitness training with his recruiter and fellow enlistees during the Delayed Entry Program, he realized he still had work to do. Working out on his own was difficult but working out with the military was even harder. “So many times I wanted to quit,” he said, “But when I reminded myself, DUI CONDITION:

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Thanks to our patients and increased follow up from our staff, no-shows rates have decreased, in some cases as much as 50 percent. Remember, we live in a resource-constrained era where the value of time and resources is precious. Each time a patient misses an appointment without calling to cancel in sufficient time, it costs NHCC the equivalent of $130. Patients who do call to cancel allow us to rebook their appointments for other patients. This practice saves thouU.S. Navy Capt. Dale Barrette Commanding officer, NHCC sands of taxpayer dollars. Continuing to provide in demand services, in-house, this year, our dental clinic brought an oral surgeon onboard improving access to dental surgery by 57 percent. Doing surgeries at NHCC saves approximately $168,000 annually with the added advantage of sending fewer service members for dental surgery outside the military healthcare system. We’ve strengthened our human resources staff by hiring a civilian personnel liaison, streamlining the internal and external hiring processes. As a result, there has been an 85 percent reduction in the hiring backlog over the last year. As with any military treatment facility, we experience high turnover during the summer months when service members change duty stations. About 25 percent of the hospital's employees are new. We have extraordinary new talent blended with strong existing staff continuity. Our more seasoned staff members mentor our newer personnel, fostering a positive culture of learning and support. NHCC’s reputation for medical excellence is due to our staff’s sincere commitment to the health and well-being of everyone we serve including the diverse commands located on Joint Base Charleston and the Naval Weapons Station. NHCC continues to search out ways to be a community asset. Our most notable collaboration is with the Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance. LFHA consists of NHCC, 628th Medical Group, Naval Hospital Beaufort and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. This council provides innovative strategic planning for sharing and enhancing services offered to our combined beneficiaries while ensuring efficient and effective operations. Despite all we’ve accomplished, we still face challenges. We are committed to overcoming those challenges and continually improving the experience of care. To meet this goal, we need your help. We are planning to hold town hall meetings to meet with you, our stakeholders, and answer your questions. We want to hear your concerns and find ways to address issues raised. The event is currently being planned and will be announced in an upcoming issue of the Patriot and on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/NavalHealthClinicCharleston2010. In the meantime, another opportunity to get involved is to join the Patient Advisory Committee. This is a formal group which meets regularly for collaboration between healthcare staff, patients and family members on policy and program decisions. If you’re interested in joining this committee, please email your contact information to our Customer Relations Officer, Ms. Stephanie Johnson at Stephanie.A.Johnson.civ@mail.mil. Our job is to provide superior care and, with your help, we’ll continue to do it - every day.

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if I stopped, I’d go back to being overweight, with knee and back pain and probably a shorter life span, quitting was no longer an option.” Mims knew he had a long road ahead of him if he wanted to achieve his goals. Fortunately, the more he trained, the more passionate Mims became about physical fitness. Not only did he do what was required of him U.S. Navy photo / Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey Dill physically at Basic Training in Great Lakes, Illinois, but Navy Seaman Nathaniel Mims, a general duty corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic while other recruits were Charleston, does kettleball exercises during sleeping, Mims was doing physical fitness training at NHCC. While losing more pushups, sit-ups, and 120 pounds to join the Navy, the Moundville, squats to get in better shape. Alabama native, found a passion for fitness When he got to A-school in and helping others achieve their fitness goals. San Antonio, Texas to become a hospital corpsman, he began weightlifting at the gym. He and a fellow shipmate became known as “the lifting brothers.” “It was one of the best times of my life,” Mims said. “My friend and I were helping each other achieve our goals and people were noticing. I had been a fat kid, he had been a skinny kid; now, we both had guns.” In December 2016, he arrived at his first duty station, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, where he provides health care to military dependents. As soon as he arrived, he continued his fitness regimen. Mims has maintained his weight loss and hopes to lose 30 additional pounds in the next year and eventually become a Command Fitness Leader. He also has some massive weightlifting goals. He hopes to improve his deadlifting maximum from 610 to 700 pounds. Mims enjoys being healthy and immersed in the fitness culture. His biggest motivation, he said, is inspiring others by his accomplishments and still being humbled by other Sailors’ fitness journeys. “We all feed off of each other for motivation,” he said. Fellow Sailors at NHCC say they are impressed with Mims’ drive and tenacity. “His resilient spirit and love for fitness is something I’ve personally witnessed and admire,” said Hospitalman Wendell Adams, general duty corpsman. “As I watched him take his most recent PRT, the heart and grit he displayed was unparalleled by any fitness enthusiast in the room, said Hospitalman Brittaney Edwards, general duty corpsman. “He has pursued his goals relentlessly and persevered,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jack Stansbury, family nurse practitioner. “He is a true example of overcoming any obstacle standing between you and a dream.” Mims offers words of encouragement for people struggling with losing weight. “It takes time, but it’s worth it,” Mims said. “Don’t ever give up and know you’re not alone.” Reflecting on his own journey, Mims said, “At the end of the day, it was a rough road but it was all worth it. I wouldn’t change a thing.”

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The Patriot • March 2 - 15, 2018

437th AW shows key spouse appreciation through incentive flight Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Allison Payne Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

our units across base,” said Col. Jeff Nelson, 628th Air Base Wing commander. “It was an opportunity to show them the flying mission JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 437th Airlift at the 437th AW as well as the support the Wing hosted an incentive flight to show appreciation for key 628th ABW provides to them.” The attendees were split into two teams, spouses Feb. 24, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Key spouses are unit-appointed spouses of active-duty military blue and gold, and placed on two different members who act as liaisons between unit leadership, the flights to demonstrate a joint flying operation. member and their families providing support in various ways For added fun, there was a ‘cockpit seating lottery’ to give some of the spouses the during deployments and times of transition. The morning began with a social gathering at the 15th chance to sit in the cockpit during the flight. “We put the C-17s through their full specAirlift Squadron for attendees to grab a snack and meet one another before boarding the C-17 Globemaster IIIs. The flight trum of operations for the event,” said Capt. path took the spouses along the coastline to JB Charleston’s Alex Hutcheson, 15th Airlift Squadron mission director. “We showed them tactical North Auxiliary Airfield. “The purpose of this event was to say thank you to the Key operations and landing the aircraft in short- Col. Jimmy Canlas, right, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Spouses and those who help support the military families of field operations, as well as flying in forma- Jennifer Kersey, left, 437th AW command chief, pose with key spouse appreciation to show how we work tion flight attendees in front of a C-17 Globemaster III Feb. 24, 2017 at Joint Base together as a team. The Charleston, S.C. Attendees were divided into two teams, blue and gold, and then idea was to show the placed on two different flights to demonstrate a joint flying operation. spouses the operational side of the 628th ABW as well as the 437 who helped make the event possible. Hutcheson said they AW and hopefully give them a better idea of hope to host another key spouse incentive flight next year. “This was an unforgettable experience and opportunity,” what their spouses go through.” Once the C-17s landed at North Auxiliary said Vivian Anderson, key spouse member. “We were able to Airfield, everyone ate lunch outside while connect with other key spouses we may not usually see and watching the aircraft perform a high-veloci- we had the chance to hear from leadership in a fun and ty airdrop. These types of airdrops involve informative setting. Seeing all the hard work JB Charleston the use of parachutes to stabilize the fall of does for the Air Force family and the community was incredthe loads being dropped. High-velocity air- ible. It was a truly humbling experience seeing what these drops are typically used for durable items pilots and crews do every day.” The key spouses are the focal point for the squadron suplike meals, ready to eat. “You can’t put a value on our key spous- port network, according to Hutcheson. “As military members,” said Hutcheson, “We raise our es,” said 2nd Lt. Aaron Stokes, 437th Aerial Port Squadron traffic management flight hand and swear to defend our country but our spouses are commander. “Day in and day out we have thrown into the situation to support their military members service members going downrange to fight and keep things together during deployments and other stressCol. Jeff Nelson, 628th Air Base Wing commander, gives an introduction speech the war on terrorism. They can’t focus on ful times. Overall I think the incentive flight was a huge sucto key spouses before their incentive C-17 Globemaster III flight Feb. 24, 2018, at their mission if things aren’t taken care of cess, and I think Col. Canlas and Col. Nelson feel like we did Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Key spouses are unit-appointed spouses of activeduty military members who act as a liaison between unit leadership, the member back home and because of our spouses, justice to our key spouses.” Those interested in learning about the Key Spouse Program and their families providing support in various ways such as deployments and they’re able to.” More than 30 people participated in the can contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center for more times of transitions. According to Nelson, the purpose of the event was to say thank you to the key spouses and those who help support military families. flight, not including the several volunteers information. Gene Quinton, secretary for the Director for Administration, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, highlights the military career of his cousin, Lt. Gen. Frank Petersen, Jr., the first black pilot and general in the Marine Corps, during NHCC's Black History Month observance Feb. 16 at the clinic. NHCC staff members celebrated the many contributions and accomplishments of black Americans during the annual event

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Airmen compete for spot on refueling team

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron is home to the only Forward Area Refueling Point team in the Air Mobility Command. FARP is a specialty within the fuels career field where members selected to the FARP team are certified to establish refueling sites and refuel airframes in austere locations. “Our FARP team members are the cream of the crop for fuels troops,” said Lt. Col. Abbillyn Johnson, 628th LRS commander. “They’re physically and mentally tough. They’re very sharp, very focused troops. The FARP team provides a mission set to combatant commanders that nobody else in the AMC can offer.” The FARP team here held a tryout Feb. 15, 2018 to fill the vacancy on their team. Because of the demands of the FARP mission, applicants are vetted through interviews with leadership and by participating in a hands-on skills course. The selected applicant will be sent to the week-long FARP School at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Upon completion of FARP School, the applicant becomes one of the less than 10 percent of fuels Airmen certified as a FARP operator. “The tryout helps us determine if an applicant is physically and mentally ready to go to FARP School and perform FARP operations,” said Tech. Sgt. Nicholas T. Piper, 628th LRS FARP team chief. “We operate all over the world. Some places are very unforgiving. They could be working in very hot or very cold climates, doing night operations with dust and debris blowing in their faces while wearing and carrying heavy gear, so it’s important for them to be physically fit.” The tryout consists of potential team members wearing full body armor and performing a physically demanding skills test demonstrating their ability to perform various tasks they may encounter during an actual FARP mission. “This is a very humbling experience,” said Staff Sgt. Eddie Flint, 628th LRS fuels distribution supervisor. “It takes a lot of endurance to finish this course. At the end when it was becoming exhausting, I told myself ‘don’t stop, don’t give up on your teammates. You only have a little bit left to go.’” Following the tryout, it is up to Piper and the squadron leadership to decide which applicant will be selected to attend FARP School.

Staff Sgt. Eddie Flint, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, carries a hose during a Forward Area Refueling Point team tryout here Feb. 15, 2018. The tryout consists of potential team members wearing full body armor and performing various task they may face during a real world FARP mission. The FARP team here is the only one in the Air Mobility Command.

“As far as becoming a FARP operator, I’m looking for commitment. Because with the places we go and things we do, failure is not an option. We need individuals who can be relied upon when working in a small team,” said Piper. “They’re going to get tired. They’re going to start questioning if they can finish this tryout or not and I’m looking for individuals who won’t quit and are going to push through no matter what.” Johnson said she respects every Airman who tries out for the FARP team because she knows how hard tryouts can be, as she has tried the course herself. “To actually put the equipment on and pull the hose a couple hundred feet was even more taxing than I imagined,” said Johnson. “It gave me a new respect for these folks, including the ones who try out and don’t make it.” Airman 1st Class Nathan Lynch, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a fire hose as part of a tryout for the Forward Area Refueling Point team here Feb. 15, 2018. Following the tryout it’s up to squadron leadership to decide which applicants will be selected to attend FARP School.

Senior Airman Cortland Carson, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center controller, unravels fuel hose during a Forward Area Refueling Point team tryout Feb. 15, 2018. Carson as a FARP member, is a part of the 10 percent of the fuels career field who are certified to perform FARP missions. The 12 FARP operators here comprise the only FARP team in the Air Mobility Command.

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Senior Airman Braxton Willoughby, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, completes a vehicle check as part of mobility exercise Bold Eagle Feb. 26, 2018, at Joint Base

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Airmen participating in mobility exercise Bold Eagle are issued individual personal protection equipment Feb. 27, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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Senior Airman Nicholas Thompson, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, right, directs a forklift operator through a cargo deployment function during a simulated cargo inspection as part of mobility exercise Bold Eagle Feb. 26, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Participants were required to process through a personnel deployment function line, receive necessary gear including personal protection equipment, and prepare cargo for transport through a cargo deployment function.The two-phase exercise consists of a deployment and practical phase where participants and support elements are responsible for simulating the deployment of more than 320 service members, approximately 80 short-tons of cargo and practicing their ability to survive and operate in a deployed environment.

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orldwide deployment capabilities Airmen participating in mobility exercise Bold Eagle are issued individual personal protection equipment Feb. 27, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Participants were required to process through a personnel deployment function line, receive necessary gear including personal protection equipment, and prepare cargo for transport through a cargo deployment function. The two-phase exercise consists of a deployment and practical phase where participants and support elements are responsible for simulating the deployment of more than 320 service members, approximately 80 shorttons of cargo and practicing their ability to survive and operate in a deployed environment. U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Allison Payne

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Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation flight, and the 628th Air Base Wing Inspector General's office, observe the postings for incoming and outgoing cargo at a cargo deployment function as part of readiness exercise Bold Eagle Feb. 26, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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management operations technician, and Tech. Sgt. Donovan Reid, right, 437th Aircraft Maintenance ulated cargo inspection at a cargo deployment function as part of mobility exercise Bold Eagle Feb. 26, Airman 1st Class Benuel Harmon, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, guides Senior Airman Juan Rios, 437th APS forklift operator, through a cargo deployment function as part of mobility exercise Bold Eagle Feb. 26, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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Airman 1st Class Benuel Harmon, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, guides Senior Airman Juan Rios, 437th APS forklift operator, through a cargo deployment function as part of mobility exercise Bold Eagle Feb. 26, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Members conducted 24-hour operations during the exercise which tested the cargo deployment capabilities of the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing.

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JB CHS NEWS JB Charleston celebrates Black History Month Senior Airman Walter Cooper, 628th Force Support Squadron honor guardsman, salutes his reflection at the Honor Guard Training Facility at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Feb. 16, 2018. This portrait is part of a photo-series honoring the contributions and history of African American service members. Black History Month became a month-long celebration in 1976. This year's theme is "African Americans in Times of War."

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Keeping vehicles in motion

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tire rotations, paint and exterior body work. “We update all vehicles on interior and exterior work to ensure the vehicle lasts longer than JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – From firetrucks to normal,” said Senior Airman John Hipple, 628th aircraft cargo loaders, managing diesel vehicles requires a LRS, mission generation vehicular equipment breadth of knowledge Airmen from the Logistics Readiness maintenance journeyman. “When a vehicle Squadron in the Vehicle Management shop demonstrate daily. comes in for maintenance and we notice addiVehicle Management Airmen ensure all diesel vehicles tional work needs to be done, we fix it then. We required to maintain normal operations are repaired, maintained have a budget of about $75,000 to spend on parts and serviced when necessary. Airmen also provide routine every month to keep our vehicles operating propmaintenance on all diesel fueled vehicles to include oil changes, erly.” LRS consists of different sections including Material Control, Fleet Management and Analysis, Main Shop, Material Handling Equipment and Firetruck and Refueling U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Hipple, 628th Logistics Readiness Maintenance. Each shop is in charge of differ- Squadron, mission generation vehicular equipment maintenance journeyent functions, but they all help keep vehicle man, checks the transmission fluid on a vehicle in the LRS main shop Feb. 15. LRS Airmen provide routine maintenance on all diesel fueled vehicles to operations running efficiently. Vehicles runinclude oil changes, tire rotations, paint and exterior body work. ning efficiently are essential to Joint Base Charleston’s flying mission of keeping aircraft in the air. The vehicles that help service the aircraft, trans- been or need to be ordered and maintaining the budget. port items to and from the flight line and the refueling “Updating the bank account is a high priority after ordering trucks are all maintained and repaired by Airmen in LRS. parts,” said Hipple. “I make sure to keep track of the money I am “We focus on keeping the planes flying,” said Tech. Sgt. spending so when it comes time for bills they can be paid quickly.” Christopher Hewitt, 628th LRS NCO in charge of Material Servicing hundreds of vehicles throughout the year, Vehicle Control. “To do this we have to keep our vehicles operating Management Airmen ensure all vehicles are operational for U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Hipple, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, mission generation vehicular equipment safely and efficiently. If we drop below a certain number of mission readiness. “We try to get emergency vehicles and flight line vehicles maintenance journeyman, replaces hydraulic lines on a vehicle in vehicles, the planes won’t be able to fly.” Maintenance is part of keeping vehicles operations run- out fast,” said Hipple. “They are high priority. The quicker we the LRS main shop Feb. 15. Vehicle Management Airmen ensure all diesel vehicles required to maintain normal operations are ning. However another aspect includes ordering and deliver- get them back on the road, the smoother the mission will flow. repaired, maintained and serviced when necessary. ing parts to the proper shop, keeping track of what parts have Without us here to fix the vehicles, our planes won’t be flying.”

Voluntary income tax assistance, counseling available at JB Charleston for elderly By Nicole Burkhart 628th ABW Legal Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Joint Base Charleston Tax Center will open a modified self-help Voluntary Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program beginning Feb. 15, 2018 for active duty servicemembers, their spouses and other cardholding family members. Additionally, assistance will be available to retirees, spouses and other cardholding family members who have a gross income of less than $75,000. A VITA/TCE representative will be at the Airman and Family Readiness Center two days a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to assist with the self-help tax preparation through Military OneSource for active duty, dependents and recent (within last six months) retirees. IRS Free File will be the primary program used to facilitate tax preparation for those members who have been retired for longer than six months. There will also be limited appointments beginning Feb. 14, 2018 at the Air Base and the Naval Weapons Station Legal Offices. Volunteer tax preparers will prepare returns for those with a gross income of less than $75,000 who are not able to use Military OneSource, who do not have access to a computer or the ability to file through other online providers, or who have other special needs requiring one-on-one assistance. Those appointments will be offered twice a week. For those wishing to use the self-service kiosks at the A&FRC, or need more detailed assistance, please contact the Air Base Legal Office at 843-963-7945 or the Naval Weapons Station Legal Office at 843-794-7500 for more information. There are several options listed below for doing-it-yourself or having your taxes prepared by someone else. Unless there is a requirement to file a paper return, e-filing with the IRS is the preferred method. This will drastically speed up the turnaround time on getting the refund or the tax bill. This list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of Defense or any of

its components. IRS Free File – This service is available to those who are planning to e-file and have an income below $66,000 AGI. This service is at https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free. TurboTax Absolute Zero – This service provides free online software for those who are planning to e-file both federal and state returns and have an AGI of less than $100,000. It should be noted that those who are planning to itemize deductions, report 1099 or business income, or other complex situations will be directed to purchase software. This service is at https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp. H&R Block More Zero – Like TurboTax Absolute Zero, this program will provide free software for those who are planning to e-file. There is no AGI limit for this software; however, for those with more complicated returns, you will be directed to either purchase software or setup and appointment with an H&R Block representative. This service is at https://www.hrblock.com/offers/more-zero/. Trident United Way – Residents of Berkeley and Dorchester Counties who have an AGI of less than $95,000 for a married couple filing jointly or $65,000 for a single person can visit the Trident United Way’s website at www.tuw.org/freetaxes to seek assistance from a trained volunteer tax preparer at the Prosperity Centers. Credit Karma – This service is offered through an ad-supported website best known for providing users with credit score information. There is no income limit. https://www.creditkarma.com/tax. Joint Base Charleston is not the only VITA/TCE center in the area. Others can be located by checking the website, https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-youby-volunteers, or by calling 1-888-227-7669. Remember Tax Day is April 17 this year. If you have questions, please call the Joint Base Legal Office at 843-963-7945.

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Stalking and what to do about it By Brenda Edmonds Manager, Family Advocacy Outreach

Jennifer Lopez, Colin Farrell, Taylor Swift, Alec Baldwin, Ashanti and Ryan Seacrest are among a few of the many celebrities who have been stalked. While celebrity stalking makes the news, stalking most often affects the average person and victims can be male or female. According to the Violence Prevention and Action Center, one in six women and one in 19 men in the United States will experience stalking during their lifetime. “What exactly is stalking anyway? My boyfriend and I recently broke up and when I came home from work, he was sitting in his car waiting for me. Is that stalking?” Maybe, but maybe not. Stalking is best defined as a repetitive pattern of unwanted, harassing or threatening behavior committed by one person against another. So in the above scenario, if this occurred one or two times and the boyfriend’s intent was to discuss reconciliation and the girlfriend told him “no” and he backed off…that doesn’t quite fit the definition of stalking behavior. However, if after telling him “no” the boyfriend continues to show up at her apartment or work; that would be considered stalking behavior. Although legal definitions vary depending by state, most states define stalking as, "the willful, malicious and repeated following and harassing of another person which threatens his or her safety. Stalking behavior can take many forms but almost all acts of stalking illicit fear in the victim. Additionally, it’s important to keep in mind, stalkers typically engage in more than one type of stalking behavior. Some common forms of stalking behaviors include: • Repeated and unwanted phone calls, mail, emails or contact through social media sites • Following a person to work, school, home or other places where they may visit • Making threats to the person either directly or indirectly • Making threats to the person’s family, friends, co-workers or pets • Damaging the person’s home, car, or other property or making threats to inflict damage • Repeatedly sending unwanted gifts • Posting information or spreading rumors about the person • Obtaining information about the person through the use of public records, online searches, going through garbage, or contacting family, neighbors, friends or co-workers • Hiring a private investigator to follow or discover information “My ex-girlfriend sends me multiple texts a day, even though I ignore them she continues to text. Her text messages over the past week have become threatening.” Is this stalking? Yes. This form of stalking is referred to as cyberstalking. Cyberstalking is a form of harassment committed through electronic communications, such as e-mail, text messages and social media posts. Although cyberstalking is perpetrated through electronic means it can still cause the victim to fear his or her safety. Just as with stalking, a single social media post or text message is typically not enough to constitute cyberstalking. Cyberstalking is generally defined as a pattern of harassing conduct intended to cause the victim distress or to cause the victim to fear for their safety. Though cyberstalking does not involve physical contact, it is still considered a crime. Although stalking cases often look similar and may involve the same kinds of behaviors, the reasons people engage in stalking are numerous. Psychiatrist have developed five different profiles of stalkers: The Rejected stalker: This is the most common type of stalker and usually occurs as the result of a breakup. The stalker views the

break up as an insult and feels wounded seeking vindication through stalking.

The Resentful stalker: The resentful stalker feels as though they have been mistreated or they are the victim of some form of injustice. They may pursue a vendetta against a specific victim or they may randomly choose a victim with the intent to frighten them. They often feel persecuted and feel justified in stalking the victim. The Intimacy Seeking stalker: The intimacy seeking stalker believes they are loved or will be loved by the victim. Their focus is often someone of higher social status. This type of stalker typically suffers from a mental illness. They initially stalk the victim in hopes of establishing an emotional connection but continue stalking because of the belief they are in some way connected to the person they are stalking. The Incompetent Suitor: The incompetent suitor stalks in the context of loneliness or lust and targets strangers or acquaintances. Unlike the intimacy seeker, however, their initial motivation is not to establish a loving relationship but to get a date or a short term sexual relationship. Incompetent suitors usually stalk for brief periods. The Predatory stalker: Predatory stalking arises in the context of deviant sexual practices and interests. Perpetrators are usually male and victims are usually female strangers in whom the stalker develops a sexual interest. The stalking behavior is usually initiated as a way of obtaining sexual gratification but can also be used a way of obtaining information about the victim as a precursor to a sexual assault. Regardless of the type of stalker, no one should be subject to this form of harassment and victimization. If you are being stalked or you know someone who is, there are a few things you can do: • If you are in immediate danger, Call 911 • Trust your instincts. If you feel you are unsafe, you probably are. • Take threats seriously. • Educate yourself! Check out the applicable state anti-stalking statutes. • Develop a paper trail to document evidence of stalking. Caller ID records, logs of phone calls, copies of threatening letters, pictures of injuries, or pictures of the stalker in the act, are examples of evidence which may help build a case. • Inform law enforcement officials about the stalking. A victim may be eligible to obtain a restraining or protective order. • Develop a safety plan. Change your routine, arrange a place to stay, and have a friend or relative go places with you are some practices you can incorporate into a safety plan. Also, decide in advance what to do if the stalker shows up unexpectedly. • Don't communicate with the stalker or respond to attempts to contact you. • Consider, obtaining an unlisted phone number. • Always carry your cell phone with you. January was National Stalking Awareness Month. Family Advocacy has counselors available to assist victims as well as a Victim Advocate who is available 24/7. We are here to help. For more information please contact us at 843-963-6972 (Air Base) or 843-7944192 (Weapons Station).

From Guilt and Shame to Hope and Forgiveness

The Joint Base - Naval Weapons Station Charleston Religious Services will host a support group designed to help Active Duty service members overcome feelings of anger, shame and guilt. Called "From Guilt and Shame to Hope and Forgiveness," the support group will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 27 through April 3, 2018, at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Tricare Conference Room, or Room 1502. NHCC is located at 110 NNPTC Circle, Bldg. 2418, in Goose Creek. The purpose of this six-week group is designed to help participants release feelings of anger, resentment, bitterness and revenge, and to learn how to forgive, leading to a happier, healthier and more productive life. Everything said in the group will be confidential and held in trust. This group is education based; each week participants will receive a booklet of information and exercises. The group is not religious. Participants do not need to be religious or spiritual to attend. Participation is free. For more information, call the base chapel at 843-794-7222.

Volunteer Excellence Award nominations sought

By George Ferguson, volunteer coordinator Airman & Family Readiness Center

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. - Team Charleston "Celebrates Service" during National Volunteer Week, April 15-22, 2018. This national recognition celebrates the contributions more than 100 million Americans make each year. Currently, the Airman and Family Readiness and Fleet and Family Support Centers are soliciting nomination packages for the Volunteer Excellence Award. In addition, active duty military member who volunteer their time can be nominated for the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. The JB Charleston volunteer community is comprised of federal civilians, family members, military retirees and federal retirees including Key Spouses and Ombudsmen who give of their time throughout the base and local community in support of various agencies and organizations. Packages are due by COB March 19, 2018. This is an opportunity for Team Charleston to say, “Thanks for all you do!" Refer to AFI 36-2803, para5.2.4 or SECNAVINST 1650.1H for specific individual eligibility requirements and recommendation procedures and format. Please call the Military Family Readiness at 963-4406 or 794-7472 for more information.

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CATHOLIC SERVICES Daily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) Chapel Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) Chapel The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sunday- Mass 9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY 10 am - WS Protestant Service with Children's Church 10:30 am - AB Protestant Service with Children's Church

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The Patriot • March 2 - 15, 2018

CPI course betters Team Charleston's leadership's process improvement skills Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Allison Payne Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Members of Joint Base Charleston’s leadership team attended a two-day Continuous Process Improvement course. Phil Chansler, assistant professor of operations management with Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., taught the course Feb. 15 – 16, 2018, at JB Charleston, S.C. CPI is an integrated system of improvement focusing on products, services and processes. The objective of the senior leaders’ course is to provide leaders with a better understanding of how to manage performance and strategically align CPI using tools such as Lean and Six Sigma. According to Chansler, Lean is a methodology for CPI which focuses on work flow, customer value and eliminating process waste. Six Sigma is a disciplined data-driven methodology for CPI which focuses on satisfying customer requirements while minimizing waste by reducing and controlling variation. “CPI is really important to me,” said Chansler. “I get disturbed by the amount of waste in so many processes not just Participants in a continuous process improvement course tour a turbine facility Feb. 15, 2018, at Cummins Turbo Technology in Charleston, S.C. The goal of the Cummins tour was to expose the participants to an operation that uses CPI methods as an important aspect of their business.

in the military, but civilian corporations as well. I’ve seen CPI used to reduce the level of waste and to provide an effective product and service to people at reduced costs. It’s such a great tool to free up resources to do other important things.” The course included lessons on developing a process mentality, mission matters, internal control measures, shifting toward and developing a CPI mindset, leader standard work, problem solving and more. “I took this course because I wanted more tools to help me improve processes in my unit,” said Lt. Col. Christine Smetana, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander. “Our days are usually very fast-paced in my unit, so my goal was to find a way to develop processes to mesh with those busy days to allow for improvement. Being able to hear from different units and career fields made me realize we all have similar problems and if we work through them in a similar manner with CPI we can all achieve the results we want.” Participants in the course toured Cummins Turbo Technologies, an organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel and alternative fuel engines. According to Chansler, the goal of the tour was to expose

Phil Chansler, assistant professor of operations management with Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., conducts a continuous process improvement course Feb. 15, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. CPI is an integrated system of improvement focusing on improving products, services and processes.

the participants to an operation currently using uses CPI methods as part of their business. “A lot of things we do in the CPI world differ from the way the Air Force operates,” said Chansler. “Switching to a CPI mindset requires a change of culture from commanders at all levels. This starts with leadership providing a consistent and persistent message to their peers and standing behind the methods of CPI.” The CPI course is funded by the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, Management (SAF/MG) and is offered multiple times throughout the year at various locations. “CPI is important because if you aren’t working on process improvement, you’re going nowhere,” said Smetana. “You’re just following tradition while the world around you is changing. It’s important because, to have an effective Air Force, we need to keep pace with the world and with the civilian community. CPI is a huge step toward making this happen.”

437th Airlift Wing honors annual award winners at Charleston Club

Story and photo by Airman Helena B. Owens Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 437th Airlift Wing recognized their top performers for 2017 during the Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 23, 2018 at the Charleston Club. Congratulations to the following award winners: • Airman of the Year - Senior Airman Christopher Leung, 437th Operations Support Squadron • Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - Tech. Sgt. Bryan Harlan, 15th Airlift Squadron

• Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - Senior Master Sgt. Michael Murray, • 437th Maintenance Squadron

• First Sergeant of the Year - Master Sgt. Kristy Beaudoin, 437th Operations Support Squadron • Company Grade Officer of the Year - Capt. Andrew Lamb, 15th Airlift Squadron • Field Grade Officer of the Year - Maj. Eric Peele, 437th Maintenance Group • Civilian Category I of the Year - John Brautigam, 437th Maintenance Squadron • Civilian Category II of the Year - James Cheesborough, 437th Operations Support Squadron • Key Spouse of the Year - Kaylee Schuh, 15th Airlift Squadron

The 437th Airlift Wing Annual Award winners stand with Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th AW commander, Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson Jr., right, Supreme Allied Command Transformation senior enlisted leader and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Kersey, 4th from right, 437th AW command chief, during the 437th AW Annual Awards Ceremony at the Charleston Club, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 23, 2018. The ceremony was held to recognize and award the best and brightest members from the 437th AW.

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Mar. 5-9 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included. Mar. 5 r TSP and You - 3:00pm-4:00pm, learn the ins and outs of investing in the Thrift Savings Plan for BOTH active duty military and civilians.

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