Mar. 2 - 16, 2017 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 8, No. 5

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

March 3, 2017

Therapy dogs and their handlers bring smiles to patients From Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Man’s best friend is helping Naval Health Clinic Charleston patients get a new “leash” on life.

Five therapy dogs – Jazz, Gonzo, Joey, Charlie Charizard and Little Charlie – recently joined NHCC’s staff to partake in the new American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program. The dogs, along with their handlers, who are Red Cross Volunteers, visit NHCC weekly to provide comfort to those in need of a little unconditional love.

“They’re a wonderful addition to our family,” said Navy CDR Amy Smith, NHCC’s Public Health Services Director, who spearheads the program for NHCC. “The dogs are here to provide love and empathetic support to our patients, who seem genuinely happy to interact with them.”

“It’s amazing how excited everyone gets when the dogs visit with us,” said NHCC Commanding Officer Capt.

Elizabeth Maley. “I think the staff gets as much out of the program as our patients and visitors do.”

The dogs are required to undergo special grooming to be in the medical treatment facility and are specifically trained how to behave in hospital or special needs settings.

Recognizing who needs their affection is an innate ability of each dog.

“They seem to know exactly who needs their attention and how to sit in the perfect position to allow a person to pet them,” said Pam Diehl, NHCC Red Cross Volunteer and dog handler.

Diehl’s dog, Jazz, a three-year-old Newfoundland, was U.S. Navy photo / Commander Amy Smith certified as a therapy dog when she was nine months old.

One-year-old Cain Robinette spends time with Joey, a therapy dog participating in the American Red Cross Animal Diehl’s mother had been hospitalized at the time, and Jazz Visitation Program at Naval Health Clinic Charleston Dec. 27, 2016. Joey is one of five dogs in the new program designed provided much needed comfort during the experience. to bring comfort to NHCC patients and staff.

See Therapy Dogs, Page 7

NCHH gets new leash on life!

INSIDE

FINANCES

JB CHS kicks off Military Saves Week See page 3

AWARDS

2016 Combat Awards announced See page 4

DIVERSITY

JB CHS celebrates differences See page 9

315th AW hosts second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day Story and photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – More than 150 boys from 17 Lowcountry middle and high schools attended the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day Feb. 23, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

The boys toured the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III, visited the 373rd Training Squadron facilities, and participated in a career fair at Nose Dock 2 on the flight line. Students were able to see the Military Working Dogs upclose, try on a 90-pound explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit, and learn about more than 15 different civilian and military career fields.

The Tuskegee Airmen Career Day was created in the spirit of the Women in Aviation Career Day, which has been held at Joint Base Charleston for nearly a decade for local schoolgirls.

For many, it was the opportunity to speak with two original Tuskegee Airmen that was the most rewarding event of the day. (Ret.) Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse and Dr.

Eugene Richardson, Jr., both original Tuskegee Airmen, attended the career day and made themselves available to the students.

“I’m here tell our story to the students, and I'm here for the ones that couldn’t be… they’re the real heroes,” said Woodhouse. “(The real heroes were the fallen Tuskegee Airmen) who were shot down in combat, giving their lives believing that excellence in performance will always trump indifference.”

The Tuskegee Airmen of the 332nd Fighter Group gained notoriety as the first African American fighter pilots during World War II, identified in the sky by the red colored tails on their aircraft. While escorting bombers, they participated in some of the most iconic battles of the war along the Italian peninsula, including the invasion of Salerno, and the battles of Montecassino and Rome before they moved onto the South of France, the Balkans, and finally Germany.

Their actions, during more than 15,500 combat sorties, earned them more than 95 Distinguished Flying Crosses.

See Tuskeegee Airmen, Page 7

PAX Terminal to undergo renovations

Next Issue of the Patriot: March 17, 2017

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

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(Ret.) Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse, an original Tuskegee Airman, awaits the guest speaker Feb. 23, 2017, the morning of the Tuskegee Airmen Career Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. More than 150 boys from 17 Lowcountry middle and high schools visited Joint Base Charleston Feb. 23, 2017, to learn about jobs in aviation as part of the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day, hosted by the 315th Airlift Wing. The boys were able to learn about military and civilian careers in aviation by more than 15 different career fields.

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, swings a sledgehammer to start construction of the new 437th Aerial Port Squadron Passenger Terminal here, Feb. 23, 2017. The passenger terminal is being renovated to improve the facility by adding a new fire suppression system, roof, utility systems, restrooms inside the gated area and a redesigned family room. The passenger terminal will operate out of a temporary facility until construction is complete.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Renovations for the 437th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) Passenger Terminal here begins today and is expected to be a 10-month project.

The $12 million renovation is scheduled to be completed in December 2017. During the project, passenger operations will be conducted out of a temporary facility away from the flightline.

The changes will include a new fire suppression system, roof, utility systems, restrooms inside the gated area and a redesigned family room.

Currently, signage is in place to direct pas-

sengers and base personnel from the old terminal to the temporary facility, which is located near S. Graves Ave. behind the 1st Combat Camera Squadron (building 241).

“Our temporary building we are in functions very well,” said 2nd Lt. Jesse Stokes, 437th APS passenger operations flight commander. “Being away from our original location to where we are now takes a little bit longer to get passengers to the flightline.

Other than that, we have adapted and been able to complete the mission.”

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron designed the new interior for the passenger terminal. Additionally the 628th CES coordinated with the 628th Contracting Squadron to See PAX Terminal, Page 5

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Naval Reserve!

Team Charleston: Today marks the “official” birth of the United States Naval Reserve.

Legislation passed on March 3, 1915 created the Naval Reserve Force whose members served alongside active duty Sailors for the duration of World War I. Navy reservists continue serving today.

However, the truth be told, citizen Sailors took to the sea before the Continental Congress even established the Continental Navy. According to the Naval Reserve website, in June 1775, citizens of the coastal town, Machias, commandeered a schooner, attacked the British warship HMS Margaretta and forced her to surrender; thus establishing the American citizen-Sailor naval tradition.

Throughout its 102 years of “official” existence, the Naval Reserve has served this nation. First, as a force of “weekend warriors” waiting to be mobilized to now; as a fully integrated force carrying out the daily mission of the U.S. Navy.

We are fortunate to have Navy Reservists serving as part of our JB Charleston team.

Happy Birthday U.S. Navy Reserve!!

Ready Now, Anytime, Anywhere.

V/R Col. Rob Lyman Joint Base Charleston commander

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The Patriot • Mar. 3 - Mar. 16, 2017

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JB CHS COMMENTARY

‘Never give in. Never, never, never.’

Commentary by Lt. Col. Michael B. Lewis 16th Airlift Squadron commander

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – In the last few weeks, most high school wrestling seasons concluded with an individual state wrestling tournament to determine the best wrestler in each weight class and school classification.

In my hometown of Cary, North Carolina, a young man named Kobe Early, a wrestler in the 106 pound class, had one of the best seasons a Cary High School freshman ever had. He was undefeated going into the state finals …he lost that match. He finished the season second in the 106 pound class for the 4A school classification. His overall record was 46-1.

Only one person ends the season on a high note.

Everyone else is left with some level of disappointment; contemplating why they lost and how they could have done better.

Like other sports, wrestling teaches life lessons-learn to work as a team, but be responsible for

your own performance; your performance depends on your preparation, and more preparation is generally better; drive and determination make up for many flaws; complaining rarely, if ever, gets you anywhere; and finally, be willing to sacrifice to make the team better.

These lessons translate to any line of work including, most certainly, our vocation as Airmen.

Do you see the core values in these lessons?

Resiliency? The challenge in wrestling, as in life, is getting up after defeat or setbacks. In one of my most memorable matches, I was quickly down 5-0 to a strong opponent after the first period. I was able to reset mentally, pinning my opponent in the second period to win the match.

To quote Winston Churchill, "Never give in.

Never give in. Never, never, never, never." This from a man who, for nearly a year and a half, single-handedly stood down Nazi aggression by sheer force of will. For a decade prior to the spring of 1940, Churchill had been the laughingstock of English politics with his glory days a dis-

tant memory. Then, after the Nazis seized control of continental Europe, he was swept into power by a country needing him as their last “Lion.”

So what to take away from these lessons?

When we talk about resiliency, we often make it sound easy. It's not. It takes grit to get up off the mat when you're in a huge hole against a difficult opponent. In life that opponent may be an illness, mental or physical, an addiction, a bad relationship, or even overcoming past poor choices. Real life, more often than not, is difficult. However, we've all been through challenging times. The determination and drive developed through the previous challenges will help propel you through current challenges. Additionally, all of us have a community of people who believe in us and care about us. Reach out to those people and seek out their advice and counsel.

Often, the difference between success and failure is having the courage to get up one last time, when you think all is lost and everything hopeless.

"Never give in. Never, never, never, never."

NHCC reaches for Navy Bureau of Medicine goals Commentary by Navy Capt. Elizabeth Maley Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer

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Our goal is to enhance the patient’s experience by providing JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – excellent customer service, doing everything we can to keep Naval Health Clinic Charleston takes great pride in deliverthem safe and making it easy for them to make an appointing the safest and highest quality healthcare to service memment or talk to their doctors using today’s technology. bers, retirees, family members and veterans. Since the Navy Medicine’s third goal, Partnership, stresses strengthbeginning of the new year, NHCC has already made great ening relationships with outside organizations. This goal is strides in providing more and better services than ever extremely relevant to NHCC because we are a tenant combefore in our history. mand on a joint service installation, sharing a building with Our hard working and dedicated staff is committed to the Department of Veterans Affairs. As a leading member of delivering the gold standard of health care to our beneficithe Lowcountry Federal Health Alliance, we collaborate on a Capt. Elizabeth Maley aries. We guarantee that by implementing strategic goals in basis with staff of the 628th Medical Group, Ralph regular NHCC commander direct alignment with the goals set forth by the Navy’s Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Naval Hospital Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Faison, and the Navy Bureau of Medicine: Beaufort. We have become the model for similar joint ventures between the Readiness, Health and Partnership.

Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

The driving vision of Navy Medicine’s strategic goal of “Readiness” is to Other initiatives we are using to build upon our partnerships include colprepare our personnel to “save lives wherever our forces operate – at and laborating with three local urgent care centers to increase communication and from the sea.” There are three primary objectives under the Readiness Goal. coordination of care and teaming up with Joint Base Charleston, community The first is to focus on the training and medical readiness of our active duty and other federal agencies for emergency management/joint disaster prepabeneficiaries. The second is to build and maintain the trauma-support skills ration and training. We are also coordinating with TRICARE network faciland competence of our staff members. And the third is to support the on- ities to enable our medical professionals to participate in Continuing going engagement of internal and external subject matter experts within the Education (CE) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. medical field to provide a robust, relevant clinical experience for our staff.

Our staff members’ expertise is what has made us the gold standard in our To meet these objectives, we’re working with the commands we support community. NHCC staff members know that no matter what their job is, their to ensure their service members are medically prepared to carry out their mis- contributions directly affect the experience and safety of those we serve. Our sions and to deploy at any time. We’re also increasing skills enhancement enrollment is up to nearly 17,000 patients annually, with more than 540 and sustainment training to ensure our personnel are learning the most up-to- ambulatory-care visits, 72 dental visits, 1,000 pharmacy prescriptions disdate, state-of-the-art skills in medicine. pensed and 1,300 lab procedures performed, daily.

Navy Medicine’s Health Goal is to “provide the best care our nation can Our staff’s expertise and dedication has helped us earn consistent recognioffer to Sailors, Marines and their families to keep them healthy, ready and tion from the National Committee for Quality Assurance; the Gold Star on the job.” NHCC has implemented strategies to meet the objectives within Award from the Navy Surgeon General's Health Promotion and Wellness this goal: first, to enhance access to care and to provide each patient a “fam- Award Program; laboratory accreditation from the College of American ily” experience; secondly, to improve management of the health care of our Pathologists and the gold seal of approval from the Joint Commission. wounded warriors on limited duty.

We know that Readiness, Health, and Partnership begin with us. As we To ensure we reach these objectives, NHCC is providing extensive cus- move forward, we do so with the desire to improve the experience for our tomer service training to our personnel. We’re communicating more with our staff as well as our beneficiaries, while enhancing our ability to provide patients and increasing information exchange through modern electronic tech- world class care, anytime, anywhere.

JB Charleston coworkers feeling the heat Commentary by Technical Sgt. Christopher Cross 628th Air Base Wing Executive Support Services

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – This past Presidents Day I watched from the entrance of my garage while my wife and son drove away to a doctor’s appointment. As I turned back to finish the project I had been working on, my Mom, who was visiting for the weekend, called out, “Ethan is getting out and running back. He must have forgotten something.”

Then I heard him shouting, “Dad, there is a truck on fire!”

A small pickup truck was backed into the driveway of a home around the corner from my house.

The front end was fully engulfed in fire. The flames licked at the sky 20 feet in the air and thick black smoke rose a hundred feet before being carried away by the wind.

The flaming truck was in front of the house of our neighborhood friends, Dale and Debi. Dale’s

work truck was ablaze. He worked for a pesticide company and a large tank of chemicals was the bed of the truck.

Several cars had driven up; the drivers all had cellphones to their ears and I assumed they were trying to call 911. I looked back toward the truck and determined no one in the vicinity was trying to put the fire out. I realized if something wasn’t done, the truck would burn to the ground and the house could catch fire as well.

I grabbed a garden hose coiled next to the garage, turned the water on and ran toward the front of the pickup truck. Because the heat was intense, I stood 15 feet away aiming the water nozzle toward the burning truck. I used a sweeping motion to try and quell the flames.

While fighting the fire, I noticed two others joining the battle. A neighbor was spraying the front of the truck with a fire extinguisher and Staff Sgt. Matt Parker, my friend, co-worker and neighbor, was pulling a hose from across the street in an

effort to douse the fire.

By this time a crowd had gathered. Debi had come out of her home and was looking on in shock. Dale had just arrived from running errands and seemed to be stunned.

Parker, my neighbor and I continued fighting the fire until the fire department arrived.

Once the professionals charged their hoses and began shooting high pressure water into the trucks engine and cab, I retreated to a safe distance where my Mom was standing with some other neighbors.

We watched the firefighters kill the remaining flames.

Fortunately the fire never made it past the cab of the truck and the reservoir holding the chemicals remained untouched. No other property was damaged and no one was injured by what could have become a very large fire.

At the end of the day, it was a stark reminder for me. As military members, we are on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year and we need to be prepared to respond to the unexpected on-base or off.

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Boeing partnership maximizes MXG capabilities

By Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA The 437th Maintenance Group (MXG) Air Force Engineering and Technical Services (AFETS) is a three-person team serving as liaison between 437th MXG technicians, group leadership, Boeing, manufacturers, engineers, training agencies and part and equipment vendors. AFETS also provides advanced level maintenance support to the group.

Brian Fry, 437th MXG airframe Air Force engineering technician, Dean Miller, 437th MXG avionics Air Force engineering technician, and Jay Lombardo, 437th MXG electrical and environmental Air Force engineering technician work with Boeing to resolve avionic, airframe and electrical and environmental issues with C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

“For the past 25 years this partnership has been a daily way of life,” said Mark Plummer, Boeing base manager of field operations. “What Boeing knows and envisions for the C-17 is provided to AFETS, and what AFETS knows and envisions is provided to Boeing. The collaboration provides one of the best dispatch reliability rates we’ve seen for decades.”

With their many years of experience and knowledge of the C-17, AFETS works with Boeing to improve aircraft maintenance processes and establish procedures for unexpected issues. The team solves problems with everything from landing gear to the lavatory. After finding the appropriate resolution, the team incorporates the changes for future maintenance.

“I’ve been in their place before,” said Miller. “I used to be active duty here and have been as frustrated by issues with the aircraft as they are. That’s why we do this. To make sure every

Airman has all the tools and information they need to fix the aircraft and accomplish the mission.”

The AFETS and Boeing partnership goes both ways.

Boeing’s production line in Long Beach, California closed in 2015. Without the production line to do hands-on testing, Boeing reaches out to AFTES to determine if the C-17’s are having similar problems. If so, they work together to find solutions.

“This (partnership) is integrated in daily aircraft maintenance, on top of fleet-wide maintenance issues,” said Chief Master Sgt. Darrell Amoruso, 437th MXG superintendent.

“They provide unmatched long-term continuity to the group and the entire C-17 fleet. Their hands-on, innovative expertise and years of experience are an invaluable benefit to our lead technicians and junior mechanics.”

JB Charleston kicks off Military Saves Week

Story and photo by Airman Joshua R. Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Joint Base Charleston kicked off its 10th annual Military Saves Week (MSW) with a financial education seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22.

MSW is held annually to promote financial responsibility and proactivity to service members.

“The majority of service members are under 30 years old,” said Erin DeVille-Brown, Fleet and Family support personal financial counselor and educator. “Military Saves Week gives us an opportunity to provide them an economic foundation and establish the importance of being financially sound.”

Ellie Kay, the best-selling author, was the keynote speaker for the event was best-selling author, Ellie Kay’s husband was a fighter pilot and three of her sons currently serve in the military.

Kay and her husband had a total of $40,000 in consumer debt when they got married. Although her husband was a captain in the Air Force at the time, between paying off their debt and bills, Kay equated their actual take home pay to that of an airman first class.

By implementing basic financial strategies, she eliminated their debt in two and a half

years and saved $161,000.

“I married into a large debt,” said Kay. “With my brokerage background I was able to budget one-third of our pay to our debt, onethird to paying off bills and living off of our remaining one-third.”

Base agencies such as the Airman and Family Readiness Center offer various financial services year round to military members and their families.

“We believe military readiness is tied to financial readiness,” said Kay. “We are proud to support Military Saves Week. It is extremely important for military families to learn how to save in a variety of ways. Whether it is investing in the Thrift Savings Plan or a civilian IRA, the only financial failure is doing nothing at all.”

The session also featured JJ Montanaro, a certified financial planner at USAA savings bank, who highlighted the importance of good credit. Kay also emphasized the importance of compound savings, budgeting, car buying tips and saving for retirement.

“We had a very a robust turnout at the seminar. The audience interacted with the speakers,” said DeVille-Brown. “We would like to see them back again.”

Money can affect an Airman’s career and family life. A financially ready Airman is focused on the mission and performing their job to the best of their ability.

Ellie Kay, author of the best-selling book “Heroes at Home”, explains her trademarked 60 minute money workout during a financial seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22, 2017. She explained that a financially ready Airman is focused on the mission and performing their job to the best of their ability.

“Start where you are,” said Kay “Do what you can and in the long run you will find progress.”

Military Saves Week runs from Feb. 27 to 4 March at JB Charleston. Information regarding events planned by our Military &

Family Services team may be found on Facebook #JBCharleston MFS or by contacting the Military & Family Services team (Airman & Family Readiness or Fleet & Family Support Centers) at 963-4406 or 794-7480.

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The Patriot • Mar. 3 - Mar. 16, 2017

JB CHS NEWS

NMCRS kicks off 2017 annual fund drive

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean M. Stafford Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Charleston Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) in Charleston, S.C. held its annual kickoff information session February 16, 2017, at the Red Bank Club here. The kickoff marks the beginning of their annual fund drive, which runs from March 6 to April 14, 2017.

The information session provided NMCRS Charleston representatives the opportunity to distribute informational packages to commands across Joint Base Charleston. The drive raises funds to financially assist NMCRS programs and Navy and Marine Corps personnel in need.

"In 2016, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society helped more than 56,000 clients with about $45.1 million in assistance through interest free loans and grants. Visiting nurses and combat casualty nurses made more than 59,000 visits and contacts,” said Autumn Crouser, Director Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Charleston. “Many lives are greatly impacted and changed for the better as a result of the society's programs and services.”

The NMCRS offers a range of programs beyond emergency loans, including financial counseling, education assistance, health education and post-combat support, child budgeting, disaster relief, emergency travel funding and access to thrift shops. By using a workforce composed mostly of volunteers, most contributions directly assist service members and their families.

437th Airlift Wing 2016 Combat Annual Awards

“Our goal is to educate service members to change the dynamics of their situation and equip them with the tools to take charge of their finances. We don't just want to put a Band-Aid on the situation. We want Sailors and Marines to be mission ready, and the best way to accomplish that is to ensure they're not worried about their finances,” Crouser added.

According to NMCRS’s web site, its mission is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational and other assistance to members of the naval service of the United States including eligible family members and survivors.

“NMCRS has been instrumental in ensuring the readiness of the Navy and Marine Corps by educating service members about the importance of financial health,” said Lt. Ryan Goultry, Naval Support Activity Supply Officer. Goultry is this year’s active duty fund drive area coordinator. He emphasized, “We will achieve 100% meaningful contact. We want to ensure every Sailors and Marine is aware of the services offered by the NMCRS. We hope to raise at least $185,000 to support an organization that benefits all Sailors and Marines.”

Founded in 1904, the NMCRS is a private, nonprofit, charitable organization. It is sponsored by the Department of the Navy and operates approximately 241 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine Corps bases around the world.

The NMCRS’s immediate goal is to help each person seeking help in dealing with the crisis at hand. The organization’s long-term mission is to help Sailors and Marines become financially self-sufficient by teaching better financial management skills.

Key Spouse of the Year Kayla St. Pierre 437th Maintenance Squadron

First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Angela Bergerstock 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Airman of the Year Senior Airman Veronica Sabo 437th Operations Support Squadron

Category 1 Civilian of the Year Dominick Ward 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior NCO of the Year Master Sgt. Gregory Long 14th Airlift Squadron

NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. Joshua Orphan 437th Aerial Support Squadron

Company Grade officer of the Year Capt. Shawn Cox 437th Maintenance Squadron

Category 2 Civilian of the Year Marion Gravely Special Operations Division

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

Team Charleston recognized its top members for 2016 during the 437th Airlift Wing 2016 Combat Annual Awards, held Feb. 10, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

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Avoid workplace partisan political activities Motorcycle safety a key From the Joint Base Charleston Legal Office

employees have been disciplined and/or removed from federal service for such misconduct.

Military members' political speech is regulated even further. Those restrictions are outlined in AFI 51-902, Political Activities by Members of the US Air Force, dated 27 August 2014, Chapter 4.

This instruction is punitive and applies to active duty, reserve, and guard members.

Violations are punishable by Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. In addition to these requirements, officers have a further obligation. Officers who engage in contemptuous words toward the President, Vice President, Congress, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of a Military Department, Secretary of Homeland Security, a Governor or a legislature, may be punished by Article 88 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

The intent of this article is to clarify these rules and reset proper boundaries avoiding potential concerns in units. The importance of the work done here necessitates a harmonious and productive work center.

Review these rules and contact 628 ABW/JA with any questions or concerns.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Political speech (partisan political activity) in federal work centers by federal employees is prohibited.

The long standing rule limiting political activity in the federal workplace has been further burdened with the advent of technology and its continued transformation.

In trying to simplify a complex topic, here are a few applicable guidelines.

Federal employees may not engage in political activity in an official (Air Force) capacity at any time. Federal employees may not tweet, retweet, share or like a post soliciting political contributions. Federal employees may not like or follow the social media page of a candidate or partisan group while on duty or in the workplace. Federal employees may not engage in political activity via social media while on duty or in the workplace. To do otherwise would be in violation of the federal Hatch Act. Hatch Act violations are serious matters, which are investigated by the Office of Special Counsel. Many federal

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focus at JB Charleston Story and photos by Airman Joshua R. Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Green Knights won the annual Knights of the Round Table tournament for a fifth consecutive year.

The Green Knights are an armed forces motorcycle club with 130 chapters worldwide. The club consists of active duty, retired, guard and reserve military members who remain active in the military community.

The clubs contending in the tournament are the Green Knights (military), the Blue Knights (police officers) and the Red Knights (fire fighters). This year the event was hosted by the Blue Knights in D’lberville, Mississippi. The tournament consisted of a series of motorcycle riding events, a medieval costume contest and a blacksmithing competition. The Green Knights motorcycle club local The scepter was awarded to Ray Sagan of the chapter members gathered in Joint Base local 37th chapter for contributing the most points Charleston headquarters to present the to the Green Knights’ victory in the tournament and Knights of the Round Table tournament will be displayed at the headquarters building here. scepter to base leadership Feb. 7, 2017.

“I had the honor of receiving the Best Knight title There are over 130 Green Knight chapters this year, and was humbled to be named caretaker of worldwide on military installations. the scepter for a year,” said Ray Sagan, Civil Engineer Squadron maintenance mechanic.

Local club members like Sagan promote motorcycle safety and work closely with base agencies to give back. With motorcycle riding being a year round activity here, it is a necessity to constantly remind riders and those around them to be safe.

“The Green Knights promote safety and mentorship to all riders,” said Sagan. “We work closely with wing staff and encourage our members to become rider-coaches on base.”

Courses on motorcycle safety are mandatory before riding on base. First, a rider must complete the Basic Rider Course, which is run by the Occupational Safety office. All initial equipment, including the motorcycle, is provided for participants. The training grounds and equipment are located on the JB Charleston Weapons Station 36 times a year on weekends.

The Basic Rider Course II and the Advanced Rider course meet the criteria for additional training and are also taught by the Occupational Safety office.

Each unit on JB Charleston is appointed a Motorcycle Safety Representative (MSR) who facilitates scheduling the class with James McMurry, Occupational Safety traffic safety manager. McMurry is in charge of all motorcycle safety courses on base.

“We aim to be as proactive as possible,” said McMurry. “We genuinely care. We want to keep our service members as safe as possible.”

PAX Terminal being renovated - from Page 1

establish the temporary terminal and hire contractors to complete the project.

Currently, the passenger terminal’s maximum capacity is 175 people. The renovations will allow for an increase to 450 people.

“We have a 40,000 square foot building, but a lot of it isn’t functioning properly,” said Stokes “We don’t have restrooms after the security checkpoint, that’s going to be a big addition. We are also improving the family area and adding an outdoor play area for kids.”

An average of 1,000 military members, family members and retirees go through the terminal here each month.

"This renovation will greatly enhance our ability to provide rapid global mobility by increasing our passenger capacity by 228 per-

cent,” said Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander. “It will also provide other amenities for our customers. As one of the largest fleets of C-17A Globemaster III aircraft in the Air Force, the passenger terminal here is the primary hub for roughly 442,000 service members from 24 military installations in the surrounding area. I appreciate all the Airmen who have made transferring day-to-day operations to this temporary passenger terminal go so smoothly. Their efforts will ensure we continue to provide a significant portion of Air Mobility Command's Global Reach airlift capability throughout this project."

Passengers or base personnel can reach the temporary facility by calling 843-963-3048 or 3083.

Sunday, March 12, 2017 Come out for a rare opportunity to view and enter the open cockpits of several special aircraft located throughout Patriots Point. Plan your visit for Sunday, March 12th to experience our aircraft “up close and personal.”

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The Patriot • Mar. 3 - Mar. 16, 2017

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Original Tuskegee Airman enlists SC resident into Air Force Reserve Story and photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Everyone who enlists in the U.S. military has one thing in common; they started their journey by raising their right hand and repeating the Oath of Enlistment. It’s a time-honored tradition that has been carried on for hundreds of years, and is something every service member must promise to adhere to throughout their military career.

As memorable as this moment is for all service members, imagine what it would feel like if the officer on the other side of the U.S. flag were a living legend in U.S. Air Force history.

This was the case for Davontre Wigfall, a Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, native, when he enlisted into the U.S. Air Force Reserve Feb. 23, 2017, here.

During the Tuskegee Airmen Career Day, Wigfall asked an original Tuskegee Airman, (Ret.) Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse, to do the honor of swearing him into the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Woodhouse happily agreed and the impromptu enlistment ceremony occurred in Nose Dock 2, with everyone in attendance able to witness an Air Force living legend welcome the next generation of Airmen into the military.

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According to Woodhouse, his intention was to show young people how excellence and determination trumps indifference.

The Tuskegee Airmen of the 332nd Fighter Group gained notoriety as the first African American fighter pilots during World War II, identified in the sky by the red colored fails on their aircraft. While escorting bombers, they participated in some of the most iconic battles of the war along the Italian peninsula. Their actions, during more than 15,500 combat sorties, earned them more than 95 Distinguished Flying Crosses.

“For me, this is history in the making,” said Davontre Wigfall. “I’m honored and grateful to be sworn into the military by a Tuskegee Airman.”

Wigfall added joining the Air Force Reserve was one of the greatest feelings of his life. Upon completion of basic training and technical school, Wigfall will return to the 315th Airlift Wing as a member of the 38th Aerial Port Squadron.

“Having a Tuskegee Airman swearing in one of our own is quite an honor,” said Tech. Sgt. Michael Smith, United States Air Force Reserve recruiter. “This young Airman may not even realize the unique opportunity he received.”

Wigfall is scheduled to depart for basic training later this year.

Members of the Charleston Patriots, the Charleston Enforcers and Col. Robert Lyman, center, Joint Base Charleston commander, poses for a photo with the Matuskovic family after dropping the puck during the 3rd Annual Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, Feb. 18, 2017. The game is played in memory of Joe Matuskovic, Charleston County Sherriff’s deputy and other service members and first responders killed in the line of duty.

Members of the Charleston Patriots are from Joint Base Charleston while members of the Charleston Enforcers are from the Charleston County Sheriff’s office and fire department.

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Davontre Wigfall (right), a college student from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, was sworn into the U.S. Air Force Reserve by an original Tuskegee Airman, (Ret.) Lt. Col. Enoch Woodhouse during the Tuskegee Airmen Career Day Feb. 23, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Upon graduation from basic training and technical school, Wigfall will return to the 315th Airlift Wing as a member of the 38th Aerial Port Squadron.

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American Legion Posts to Help Charleston Area Community

Military veterans in and around Charleston are invited for a special service session at American Legion Post 166 located at 116 Howe Hall Rd., Goose Creek, SC 29945.

National and state teams along with local post members from The American Legion will be in town to discuss veterans’ benefits and service and kick off this community and veteran service campaign within the community.

All wartime veterans in this area are invited to Post 166 to learn more about The American Legion and veteran benefits. Membership and veteran information staff will be available on March 10th from 10am to 4pm and March 11th from 10am to 3pm. An American Legion service officer will be available on both days to assist all area veterans with claims or other veteran benefit related questions during these times.

In keeping with the 94-year tradition of The American Legion, the rejuvenated American Legion posts in the Charleston area will focus on community service and assistance to veterans. The scope and nature of the posts’ community service will be determined by its members and inputs from local civic and community officials.

Since its inception in 1919, The American Legion has been a key advocate for veterans’ benefits, patriotic American values, instilling values in young people through numerous programs and a strong national defense with focus on quality-of-life issues for those serving in today’s armed forces.

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Tuskeegee Airmen Career Day held by 315th AW - from Page 1 At the time, they were young African American males fighting on foreign lands for the freedoms of a nation.

Meanwhile, many of those same freedoms still escaped them back home. Nevertheless, they served their country with honor, pride, and became some of the greatest figures in U.S. Air Force history.

“We’re here to tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen and the difficulties we overcame,” said Richardson, the morning of the Career Day in Charleston. “We want to encourage young people to push forward, have faith, and head for success.”

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Not only were The Tuskegee Airmen an inspiration to the local youth, but also many of the Airmen in attendance. One of those Airmen was Maj. Anthony Pierce, 89th Airlift Squadron C-17 instructor, who traveled from Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to be the guest speaker for the day’s events.

“The Tuskegee Airmen have been an inspiration to me since middle school,” said Pierce. “I knew I wanted to be a pilot, and my career progression started after hearing their story.”

As a country, Pierce admits we still have many obstacles to overcome in 2017. However, his hope is that the story of The

Tuskegee Airmen and the challenges they overcame 75 years earlier will continue to inspire young people the way it inspired him early in his life.

Today, Pierce has volunteered nearly 15 years to educating young people on aviation careers and continues following his dream as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, like his heroes did so many years before.

“This event gives students (in the Charleston community) more than motivation,” said Pierce. “It brings exposure to show them the careers that are out there, and what they can do with their lives.”

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Former 2nd Lt. and original Tuskegee Airman, Dr. Eugene Richardson, Jr. awaits the guest speaker Feb. 23, 2017, the morning of the Tuskegee Airmen Career Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

Members of the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, explains the remotely operated robots to a student from the University School of the Lowcountry. More than 150 boys from 17 Lowcountry middle and high schools visited Joint Base Charleston Feb. 23, 2017, to learn about jobs in aviation as part of the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day, hosted by the 315th Airlift Wing. The boys were able to learn about more than 15 different military and civilian aviation career fields.

Therapy dogs at NHCC - from Page 1 “My mom was sick in the hospital, and Jazz knew exactly how to sit so my mother could pet her,” said Diehl. “Jazz was born to do this; this is her gift.”

Ever since, Jazz has been bringing joy to patients who might not have been able to find happiness in their situations otherwise said Diehl.

Nichole Robinette, a Navy spouse who brought her oneyear-old son to NHCC for care, said she truly appreciated the relief a therapy dog brought to her ailing son.

“It was great to see my son’s eyes light up when he saw the dog, even though he was feeling really sick,” said Robinette.

Erin Belcher, Red Cross Volunteer and owner of Gonzo, a seven-year-old Boxer Ridgeback, said the visits are just as rewarding for the dogs, who take pride in the exhilaration of their adoring fans.

“Gonzo loves people and basks in the happiness of everyone who loves on him,” said Belcher. “He seems to know he’s just as much a part of their (patients) journey to recovery.”

The dogs’ current schedules vary but the dogs in the program are available to anyone who wishes to visit with them while they are at NHCC. For more information about the Red Cross Animal Visitation Program, contact Jeanne Carmichael at Jeanne.Carmichael@redcross.org.

U.S. Navy photo / Kris Patterson

Navy Seaman Cordelia Miles, center, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, and Dr. Beth Price, right, a physician at NHCC, greet Jazz, a therapy dog, and her handler, Pam Diehl, an American Red Cross Volunteer, Dec. 7 at NHCC. Jazz and Diehl visit with patients and staff at NHCC weekly, as part of the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program.

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The Patriot • Mar. 3 - Mar. 16, 2017

JB CHS NEWS

Chapel Corner The chapel has new customer service hours to accommodate your needs. Please note the Airbase Chapel will ONLY be open (including phone calls, walk-ins and e-mail) during the days/hours listed below:

Marrington Elementary holds science fair

Sunday: 0900 - 1500 (Worship Services ONLY) Mondays: 0900 - 1500 Tuesdays: 0900 - 1500 Wednesdays: Closed for Training Thursdays: 0900 - 1500 Fridays: 0900 - 1500 Saturday: Closed

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

U.S. Navy photos / Kris Patterson

SAPR Corner

Savannah Altine, 11, a fourth-grade student at Marrington Elementary (MNE) School, located at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, poses in front of her science fair project following the MNE Science Fair Feb. 21. Altine earned "First Prize" for her project, "Can the Design of a Paper Airplane Make it Go Farther?"

Highlighting SAPR Victim Advocates

By Ruby Godley Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Joint Base Charleston - WS

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Joe Blacka, a Keyser, West Virginia native, has served as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate here for one year. Blacka’s fulltime job is serving as a chief petty officer working as a gunner’s mate at Naval Support Activity.

“It’s good to help other people. It’s important to

take out rank and be there to support someone during their time of need.”

All SAPR VA’s are nationally accredited through the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (DSAACP) after completion of a 40 hour initial Victim Advocate training program. Additionally, they are required to complete 32 hours of SAPR continuing education credit hours every two years.

Blacka’s favorite SAPR social event is the NSA Chili Cook Off even though he’s competed twice without winning.

Air Base Victim Advocates Current SARC - Lucy Rodriguez Current SAPR Specialist - Mrs. Mamie Futrell 628 MDG/SGPD Sonya Anthony 628 FSS/FSOHG Cecilia Ayon Stephanie Bandy 628 LRS/LGRDDO Dale Becker 16 AS/DOSA Natassia Cherne 1 CTCS/AOO Adrienne Forth 16 AS/SARM Joy Franklin 628 CES/CEIA Frederick Hines 437 AW/ESS Lakisha Jackson 315 MXS/MFMFN

Mariah Magtoto Miguel Martinez Denise McQueen Mary Miller Shelita Muldrow Joy Ogden Ryan Sinclair Daniel Tenpas Matthew Thomas William Treiber

628 CS/SCXK 437 AMXS/MXABB 628 ABW/CCA 1 CTCS 628 LRS/LGRM 437 APS/CCQ 437 AMXS 16 AS 628 CPTS/FMN 437 MXS/MXMFC

Kaitlynn Funches, 10, a fourth-grade student (right) at Marrington Elementary (MNE) School, located at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, explains her science fair project to Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Francis Edquid, left, a radiologic technologist serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. Edquid was one of the judges during the Marington Elementary School Science Fair Feb. 21. Funches earned an Honorable Mention for her project, "How to Make a Lava Lamp."

NWS Charleston Victim Advocates HM1 Nia Maye - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Jenia McCallop - NAVCONBRIG OS1 Anthony Strowder - NAVCONBRIG CS2 Ladecha Beverly - NSA GM1 Joseph Blacka - NSA SH3 Ed Dingle - NSA SH2 Latasha Martin - NSA SH2 Brian Richards - NSA CS2 Ebony Sharpe - NSA HM2 Asare Baffour - HHCC HM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCC HM3 Choloe Wyatt - NHCC ENS Erin Bates - NNPTC ENS Mark Brooks - NNPTC LTJG Stephen Clouse - NNPTC MN1 Collin Justice - NNPTC ENS Sarah Kelly - NNPTC ENS Sindy Ramirez - NNPTC LTJG William Reinike - NNPTC ENS David Rowecamp - NNPTC ENS John Schreiner - NNPTC ENS Erynn Schroeder - NNPTC DC2 Jacque Tibbets - NNPTC

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Air Base 24-Hour Response Hotline 843-963-SARC (7272) Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369 Air Base SARC 843-817-8397 Weapons Station 24-hour Response Hotline 843-478-8615 Weapons Station Civilian Victim Advocate 843-834-4527

Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855 JB CHS - AB SAPR Office: 843-963-7880/7881 SAPR Office Email: 628abw.sarc.org@us.af.mil SAPR Program Manager Cell: 843-813-7136 SAPR VA Cell: 843-817-8397

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JB CHS NEWS

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Joint Base Charleston celebrates diversity

A member of team Charleston decorates a pot at the Hispanic Heritage booth during Diversity Day at the JB Charleston Education Center Auditorium Feb. 17, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The JB Charleston Multicultural Committee hosted Diversity Day to bring awareness to cultural differences within the Air Force.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Kevin West

U.S. Navy CAPT Robert Hudson, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, welcomes members of Team Charleston to Diversity Day at the JB Charleston Education Center Auditorium Feb. 17, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

Members of team Charleston participated in a color run to raise awareness for the LGBT community Feb. 16, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

Naval Health Clinic Charleston celebrates Black History Month William "Bill" Saunders, CEO of the Committee on Better Racial Assurance, speaks at Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Black History Month observance Feb. 24 in the NHCC Atrium. Saunders, keynote speaker for the event, addressed issues black Americans continue to face today. Saunders is best known as a community and civil rights activist in Charleston who was an organizer and lead negotiator of the Charleston Hospital Strike of 1969. In 1970, Saunders established COBRA to address race-related community problems and provide assistance to community members in need. He also operated the AM radio station WPAL from 1972-1998.

U.S. Navy photos / Seaman Paul Posey

Kimberly Humphrey, poet and author of "Dear Black Men: I Love You," recites her poem, "What do you see?," from a balcony at Naval Health Clinic Charleston Feb. 24 during NHCC's Black History Month observance. Humphrey is a Navy veteran and a government employee, currently residing in the Lowcountry.

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The Patriot • Mar. 3 - Mar. 16, 2017

JB CHS NEWS

EVENTS All classes or events are usually held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information or to register, please call A&FRC at 963-4406.

Mar. 6 & 27 r VA WORKSHOP FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION CLAIMS - 8:00am-2:00pm. A VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

Mar. 8 r READY, SET, PARENT - 9:00-11:30am. Class to pre-

pare new parents for the financial challenges of having a new baby. r PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING - 8:30-11:30am.

Learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to separating/retiring respectively.

Mar. 15 r MFLC LUNCH & LEARN - 11:30am-12:30pm. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class on Dating & Relationships: Tips for Singles. r SPOUSE INTRO TO JB CHARLESTON - 9:3011:30am. Fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston to learn about various resources. Get connected! Tour the A&FRC, meet other spouses, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!

Mar. 20-24 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. 29 r PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING - 1:00-4:00pm.

Learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to separating/retiring respectively.

NOTICES r VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and

services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. r Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston.

Services include annual vaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals. These services are offered for all branches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg., 648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center. They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838. r The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offering a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care! We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower extremity in both walking and running and then make running shoe and injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRICARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 9636880 to book an appointment.

To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

EVENTS All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified.

For more information and to register for a class, call FFSC at 794-7480.

Mar. 7 or 21 r RESUME AND COVER LETTERS - 9:00-11:00am, Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

Mar. 8 or 22 r INTERVIEWING FOR SUCCESS - 9:00-11:00am.

Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

Mar. 9 & 23 r NAVIGATING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT - 9:0011:00am. Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

Mar. 13-17 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. 13 & 20 r VA WORKSHOP FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION CLAIMS - 8:00am-1:00pm. A VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

Mar. 16 r BUYING YOUR NEW WHEELS - 2:30-3:30pm, Learn the techniques and information for getting the best deal on a vehicle.

Mar. 27 r 4 LENSES - 9:00-11:00am. Workshop designed to help

individuals improve themselves through communication, time management, stress management, organization skills, change management, and informal professional development.

Mar. 28 r THE ANACONDAS IN LIFE - 10:00am-12:00pm.

Participants will learn how to defeat the obstacles that hold them back from their dreams and potential.

NOTICES r CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. r Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston.

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