03-04-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Vol. 2, No. 9

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

Friday, March 4, 2011

U.S. Navy photos/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan

More than 400 Sailors fall into formation for the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 25.

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduates Class 1006 Courtesy of the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command On Feb. 25, family and friends of Nuclear Power School Class 1006 gathered in Rickover Circle on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, to recognize the hard work of their Sailors in completing the rigorous Nuclear Power School curriculum.

The guest speaker was Master Chief Petty Officer Jerry Pittman, Command Master Chief, Navy Recruiting District, Phoenix, Ariz. During his speech, Master Chief Pittman emphasized the historical significance of an all-volunteer military force.

"The Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns represent the first protracted large-scale conflicts since our Revolutionary War fought entirely by volunteers," Master Chief Pittman said.

"No major war in our history has been fought with a smaller percentage of this country's citizens in uniform full time."

He also thanked the friends and family of the Sailors for their support, pointing out that the devotion of family is a more private form of sacrifice in serving the nation.

Navy Capt. Thomas Bailey, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer also addressed students and guests during the ceremony.

"Our graduates today ... share the common bond of completing "Nuke School," joining a fraternity of more than 110,000 strong, responsible for more than 50 years of safe, accident-free reactor operations around the world," Captain

INSIDE MOBEX Prepping for deployment See page 6

HEROES Airmen recognized for courage See page 7

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Another C-17 calls CAFB home See page 6

TOPS IN BLUE Local Airman chosen See page 11

Bailey said.

He congratulated the students and then thanked the staff for their diligence in ensuring the success of yet another class. The ceremony completes what is considered by many to be the Navy's most difficult academic program.

Students arrive at NNPTC for the initial training phase for officer and enlisted personnel selected for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The school provides fundamental inrate training and basic reactor plant theory needed to produce safe and trusted Naval nuclear propulsion plant watchstanders.

The top officer class graduate receives the Vice Admiral Behrens award, which was established in 1986 to honor the first director of Nuclear Power School. L.t. j.g. Chloe Gorski received the award with a 3.78 overall average.

The top graduate for the enlisted class is known as the class honorman. Electrician's Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Turner was named honorman for Class 1006.

All graduates of Class 1006 will proceed in the nuclear training pipeline by attending the six-month prototype curriculum in Charleston, S.C. or Ballston Spa, N.Y., before their ultimate duty station onboard a nuclear powered aircraft carrier or submarine.

Since the commissioning of the Navy's first nuclear powered vessel, USS Nautilus in 1955, Navy ships and submarines have steamed more than 140 million miles on nuclear power. The success of the nuclear program can be

Left, Lt. j.g. Chloe Gorski receives the Vice-Admiral Behrens award, which is presented to the graduate with the highest grade-point-average, from keynote speaker Command Master Chief Jerry Pittman, Naval Recruiting District Phoenix, Ariz.

Right, Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Paul Turner receives a class honorman plaque, awarded to the highest grade-pointaverage for the enlisted class of 1006, from Command Master Chief Pittman. The awards took place during the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 25.

attributed to the excellence of the training and the commitment of its service members.

For more information about the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command and its history, visit NNPTC's official website at https://www.netc.navy.mil/nnptc.

16 AS returns after 4-month deployment By 2nd Lt. Susan Carlson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs At approximately 7 a.m. Mar. 3, a commercial airliner returning from overseas touched down at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base with more than 130 Airmen on board from the 16th Airlift Squadron.

Their deployment had squadron personnel scattered throughout the Middle East and Eurasia, supporting overseas contingency operations.

They were recently relieved by members of the 17th Airlift Squadron, who will continue the ongoing airlift support.

Excitement filled the air as families and friends of the deployed members strained to see the plane touch the ground. The anticipation of husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, young children and girlfriends, all holding homemade signs, was uncontainable as they all waited to catch a first glimpse of their loved one.

As the first Airman appeared on the steps to depart the plane, the crowd erupted in cheers as they searched for their returning hero.

Jackie Moritz, wife of Maj. Brian Moritz from the 16 AS, was patiently awaiting the arrival of her husband, accompanied by their new born baby of five months.

“I’m glad my husband is finally coming home,” Mrs. Moritz said, with a smile on her face.

“Taking care of three children can be challenging especially with your husband deployed. I learned to work smarter and not harder.”

“Now that my husband is here, it’s his turn to take care of the children and my turn to sleep,” she laughed.

For Capt. Kyle Jensen, a pilot from the 16th Airlift Squadron, and his wife Sarah, this was their second full deployment.

“I tried to stay busy so the time would pass,” Mrs. Jensen said. “I went home for Christmas to Washington State and I became involved in my church here.”

U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jared Trimarchi Captain Jensen was delighted to Capt.

Zachary Coburn (left) and Capt. Clark Grosvenor, rejoin his wife and they both agreed pilots from the 16th Airlift Squadron, are greeted by their they just needed some time off. families March 3, after returning from a deployment to the “I’m excited to be back, and I’m Middle East. More than 130 Airmen from the 16 AS returned ready to catch up,” Captain Jensen said. home from their 120-day deployment.

“We just want to relax at home, and in the Middle East. Since 2006, Charleston airlift then I’m going to sit on my boat and fish.”

Captain Jensen and the 16 AS were deployed as squadrons have traditionally deployed as the 816 the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, which EAS, making the 16 AS deployment as the 817 conducts airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacua- EAS the second for Charleston airlift squadrons.

The two-EAS concept provides two airlift hubs tion missions daily to provide direct support to the at separate geographic locations to speed passenwarfighter.

Its sister unit, the 816th Expeditionary Airlift gers by the hundreds of thousands and pounds of See 16 AS, Page 6 Squadron, operates out of a non-disclosed location

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Commentary by Admiral Gary Roughead Chief of Naval Operations WASHINGTON – National Women's History Month will be observed March 1 through 31. The national and Department of Defense theme for this year's observance is "our history is our strength."

Women's History Month originated in 1978, when the Sonoma county (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a Women's History Week to coincide with international Women's Day. In 1981, in response to growing support for the week, Congress passed a joint resolution proclaiming a Women's History Week. In 1987, the National Women's History project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and preserving women's history, petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, National Women's History Month has been approved by Congress every year and commemorates the diverse contributions women have made, and continue to make, to our nation.

Today, more than 53,000 active-duty women and more than 10,000 female Reservists are serving in the Navy. They make up 16.3 percent of the force and make indispensable contributions to our mission and operations.

Thirty-one active and Reserve female flag officers and more than 50 female command master chiefs are leading from the front. Nearly 50,000 women serve in a wide range of specialties as Navy civilians. Today, 95 percent of Navy billets are open to women and women are assigned to ships, afloat staffs, naval con-

Emergency Service from 1946 to 1953, Capt. Joy Bright Hancock played a critical role in the passage of “Today, more than the Women's Armed Service 53,000 active-duty Integration Act. During the Vietnam War in 1972, Cmdr. Elizabeth Barrett women and more than became the first female line officer to 10,000 female hold command in a combat zone Reservists are serving when she became commanding officer of the Naval Advisory Group in in the Navy.”

Saigon. In 1974, Lt. Barbara Allen Admiral Gary Roughead Rainey earned her wings and became Chief of Naval Operations the first female U.S. naval aviator. In 1990, Lt. Cmdr. Darlene Iskra became the first woman to command a Navy struction force units and aviation squadrons. ship and in 1998, Cmdr. Maureen A. Farren Since becoming an official part of the Navy became the Navy's first female combatant ship in 1908 with the establishment of the Nurse commander. In 2002, Master Chief Jacqueline Corps, women have exhibited an ever-increasDirosa became the Navy's first female Force ing influence and impact. With the passage of master chief and in 2006, she became the first the Women's Armed Services Integration Act female Fleet master chief. Capt. Sunita on June 12, 1948, women gained permanent Williams, a naval aviator and NASA astronaut, status in the armed services. The first six set the record in 2007 for the longest uninterenlisted women were sworn into the regular rupted space flight by a female astronaut.

Navy July 7, 1948 and on Oct. 15, 1948, the I strongly encourage all commands to first eight female officers were commissioned. increase their knowledge and awareness of the Women were first assigned to selected noncontributions of women to our Navy and combatant ships in 1978, and opportunities were later broadened in 1994 to include service nation by celebrating Women's History Month through programs, exhibits, publications and on combatant ships following the repeal of the participation in military and community combat exclusion law. Most recently, in April events. Individuals and commands are also 2010, the Navy announced a policy change encouraged to participate in the Sea Service that allows women to serve on submarines, Leadership Association women's leadership opening the aperture to a key talent pool. symposium March 15-16 in San Diego, Calif.

The spirited and courageous efforts of During the conference, the recipients of the women in the United States Navy have shaped 2011 Joy Bright Hancock leadership awards our legacy. A veteran of two world wars and will be honored. director of the Women Accepted for Volunteer

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Being a good wingman is essential

By Lt. Col. David Martinson 319th Missile Squadron

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F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. – When I was in Baghdad in 2007, the war was in its most violent period since the fall of Saddam Hussein.

I felt ill-prepared for the chaos and death that seemed to be persistent on a daily basis. I had left the Pentagon for the desert to be the number two man in Iraq's version of the Secret Service. My mission was to keep the top seven Iraqi leaders alive. This was no small task and I had no idea that two months into the job I would become the man in charge of the entire operation.

Every day, I would get intelligence reports from my staff on the various threats against our "tier ones," as the top seven leaders were known. More personally disturbing were reports about the threats against my team. We had no less than three distinct entities that had kidnapping warrants against us and I knew there were never any live prisoner exchanges with our enemy.

There were many close brushes with danger.

The constant rocket and mortar attacks and improvised explosive devices were a daily reminder. I was fortunate to have a great wingman in Baghdad, who helped me cope with the stresses of being at war and being responsible for the lives of many. He was a member of the Australian air force, Squadron Leader Lewis

Frederickson.

Squadron Leader Frederickson kept me centered with his sage advice, sound wisdom, and most importantly, his tremendous humor that he shared with me daily.

I appreciated his friendship and perspective because he helped me deal with the monotonous day-to-day, yet abruptly changing environment we had to work and live in. He listened when I needed someone to talk to and provided excellent advice when I was suddenly placed in charge when my boss was relieved of duty. He reminded me to focus on the mission and to take care of my people, and equally important, to take care of myself.

We talk about being a good wingman in Air Force Global Strike Command, and Squadron Leader Frederickson most definitely was mine in the worst of places.

When I returned from the war, I encountered a whole new set of challenges I had not anticipated. I had been away from my family for nearly nine months. I was disconnected from my friends and felt uninspired by the job I returned to. Additionally, I still had residual effects from the violence I had witnessed and experienced. It was difficult adjusting to family life again.

Through all of this, another wingman was there for me – Lt. Col. Dan McGibney. He will always be a wonderful American in my view.

Colonel McGibney and I worked together at the Pentagon. When I was in Baghdad, he

made sure he kept in touch with me downrange and kept watch over my family at home. He was the first person outside of my family to greet me when I came home and went out of his way to ensure I felt I had someone to talk to. He could sense things were not quite right with me, and in a nonintrusive way kept me engaged with acclimating to life outside the combat zone. His actions reinforced to me how vital it is that we all have a wingman we can count on. Being a good wingman makes a difference and helps keep our warriors mentally prepared and physically safe.

Every Airman has a role as a wingman. All levels of command have a responsibility to be a wingman. As a commander, I have the responsibility for the total welfare of the men and women assigned to my squadron. It is my duty to recognize when someone needs help and to direct them to the right place to get that help.

Flight commanders, crew commanders, NCOs-in-charge and supervisors are the first line of defense for the Airmen they lead. They are in the best position to recognize the first signs of trouble and to listen and take action.

I encourage all Airmen to lead by example and to be a good wingman. Take care of yourself and take care of your buddy. Most importantly, take action when you see signs of stress.

Being a good wingman is essential to accomplishing our wing mission of providing pre-eminent combat capability across the spectrum of conflict.

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Positive thinking proves to be powerful personal ally

By Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – As 2011 began, I knew I had some tough personal choices to make immediately to start off the year. These choices were lifealtering and I knew I needed to find a way to gain the strength through the effects of these choices.

Enter positive thinking.

I knew the choices I was making were going to require a positive attitude as a result of positive thinking. It's a process I've gone with through much of my life and it's proven to work for me.

For example, early in my life, I made a decision that the people I associate with on a daily basis would be good for me.

Someone once told me, "If you surround yourself with good people, you will do good things." In many ways, that statement has held true, but there is more.

When I joined the military 19 years ago, positive thinking helped get me through basic training and technical school successfully. It helped me get set up at my first base overseas after I was newly married and as I became a father of four.

As life grew for me, positive thinking

also helped me become more confident in my abilities to do my job as an Airman. I believe it has helped me in being a good supervisor to my Airmen and has aided me in setting an example that if you "look at the bright side" of life and work hard, good things will happen.

Now I can truthfully say there have been plenty of times where I wasn't feeling so "positive." As a matter of fact, there have been many times where life got tough, but in the end, it took a positive attitude and some support from the positive people I surrounded myself with, and I got through it.

My wife, for example, provides a positive influence every day. If I am acting or saying something that seems negative, she'll sometimes say, "What's wrong Mr. Negativity?" The statement often triggers a laugh from me because I know she is sending me a message. The second I hear that, I know I'm traveling down a not-sopositive path and need to change my attitude.

At any time, you can go on the Internet and search "positive thinking" and you'll get all kinds of how-to guides on positive thinking and related information. But I can tell you, first hand, that taking the "high road" and doing what you think is

CAREER ASSISTANCE TIP

By Master Sgt. Donald Leydig, Career Assistance Advisor Joint Base Charleston's Professional Enhancement Center

Have a Plan Are you getting ready to separate or retire and transfer back into the civilian world?

Before you do, you need to ensure you have a plan in place to help you cope with the transition. I have seen many Airmen who are getting close to retirement or separation and have no plan on what they are going to do when that day arrives. Remember, we are all going to have to leave the military one day.

The following are some things that you might want to consider when you are leaving: Have a financial plan: This is the biggest challenge you will face as you prepare to leave the military. Are you planning on attending school? If so, you should be familiar with the GI Bill you have earned. Do you know how to write a resume or how to conduct a job search? Have you thought about life insurance and health care or explored your VA benefits? If you have been living in the dorms or housing, do you have a place to live when you leave?

These are some of the basics you need to know prior to leaving the military. Many of these are forgotten because they are automatically taken care of while you are serving.

You need to visit your Airman & Family Readiness Center and your Career Assistance Advisor to help you make a smoother transition into the civilian world. It can be a stressful time, but if you have a good plan in place then the process will go much easier for you and your family.

Please visit the JB CHS' Professional Enhancement Center, or call your CAA at 9632768 for more information.

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right "positively" will affect your life.

I also believe positive thinking fits in with being a more "resilient" person.

When you have a positive attitude, the "tough and scary" things you face in life just seem a bit easier to deal with. To prove this, I'll give you another example.

Recently, my family and I went on a three-day road trip that ended up being just over a 1,000-mile round trip. On the first half of the trip, we were towing a trailer behind our vehicle. Toward the end of that leg of the trip, the trailer broke down.

For most people traveling, a broken trailer on a road trip can be a big problem. We just took the "positive" approach to dealing with the issue at hand. Once the problem was realized, I went to work to get it fixed and wouldn't you know it, a person I never met before stopped to help me get it fixed. Within a couple of hours, we were back on the road to our destination and I had a new friend. In all, a bad situation turned into a positive experience.

On our second leg of that road trip on the way home, we ran into bad weather.

And not just any weather. We went from clear skies to blizzard conditions to freezing rain to black ice on the roadways back to clear conditions. Accidents were every-

where! Through the entire time the driving was stressful but we knew if we took our time, measured our risks and kept a positive attitude, we'd be just fine, and we were.

I can give you many, many more examples, such as how being positive has gotten my family and me through seven overseas deployments and the aftereffects of what I've gone through following those deployments. I also could tell you stories of how it has helped me to help other people. The bottom line is that thinking positive has been a powerful personal ally in my life.

Those "tough choices" I mentioned before were just that, tough. In early February I had knee surgery for the first time. At the same time, I decided to stop smoking.

Weeks later, my knee is healing well and I am smoke-free for the first time in nearly a decade. Most of all, I am happy I have made those choices, and thanks to positive thinking, there is no bounds to what I believe I can do.

In your life, I encourage you to think about thinking positive. It helps me every day to the best in my service to my country, to my family, and most importantly, to myself.

DIAMOND TIPS Commentary by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Tynan 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron, First Sergeant

Your input matters As we continue to progress through the promotion testing cycle have you ever asked yourself where our test questions come from? We all know that our Weighted Airman Promotion System catalog items come from our career subject matter experts, our chief's right? However, did you know that you can have a direct influence on what our Professional Development Guide contains as well as what questions are presented to use on our WAPS testing? In order to have your thoughts heard, take 10 to 15 minutes to complete the Military Knowledge and Testing System survey at https://surveys.afoms.randolph.af.mil/survapp/login.aspx?SN=5005&T=sp.

The survey requires the use of your Common Access Card.

It is best if staff sergeants through chief master sergeants volunteer to complete this survey because they're in the best position to identify areas of professional knowledge needed to carry out responsibilities as an Air Force non-commissioned officer. Their input helps the MKTS Advisory council make important decisions on the revision of the 2013 PDG, which guides the development of the Promotional Fitness Exam and United States Air Force Supervisory Exam.

The request for you to complete this survey comes directly from the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James Roy, who is encouraging the enlisted corps to help determine what we as Airmen feel is most important to our Air Force. I ask each of you to take a short amount of your time to highlight what we feel is important, what should be changed and where we need to focus our attention to develop our enlisted force.

Think about the fundamental principles of mentorship

By Col. James Miner Air Force Force Development Office WASHINGTON – Think back to when you were young and struggling to get accustomed to your new high school, and along comes the dreaded "finals week."

Facing four or five major tests in a row, you broke out into a cold sweat.

But then you talked to an older sibling or friend who helped guide you through your study preparation and gave you some test-taking words of wisdom. Next thing you knew, you'd successfully gotten over that hurdle, and the next year, you were the one providing the sage advice. Simply put, you succeeded, and in turn, helped others succeed, thanks to mentorship.

This interactive process happens all the time – advice about how to buy a new car, how to write a good paper or how to cope with personal challenges – we all rely on mentorship to help us through life's ups

and downs. We rely on mentorship to help us succeed.

For this reason, mentoring is a fundamental responsibility of Air Force leaders.

Mentors ensure all individuals under their leadership are personally and professionally developed so they can achieve their personal and organizational goals and ultimately strengthen the overall mission of the Air Force. By sharing knowledge, experience, and wisdom, both formally and informally, mentors become a force multiplier and an integral part of developing our Airmen.

To help you get started, Air Force officials established a web-based mentor network in My Development Plan on the Air Force Portal. This easy to navigate network allows you, as a "mentee," to manage your career development and invite mentors to share in your individual mentorship experience. Your supervisor should be your primary mentor, but you can select addi-

tional mentors, as well.

Initiating the mentoring process is easy.

A great tool is the Mentoring Plan found on the Air Force Portal in the Mentoring section of MyDP, located under the Education/Training/Force Development heading on the left-hand side of the page (MyDP > Mentoring > Related Documents > Mentoring Plan).

Schedule a meeting with your mentor, come with your mentoring plan filled in and use it to stimulate discussion. By covering mentoring expectations, career goals and indicators, competency proficiencies and measurable benchmarks, you'll find that much of the uncertainty about the road ahead, just like finals week, will not seem so looming.

But this is only the first step.

Mentorship is not a one-time deal. Both sides of the mentoring relationship need to stay engaged with each other, sharing experiences and changes that will

inevitably influence goals and milestones.

In this manner, an enduring and trusting relationship can be built. A guiding principal here is open and honest dialogue, especially when discussing expectations and developing roadmaps to success. Mentors must challenge you, and not just tell you what to do.

Likewise, you must challenge your mentor to provide you with informed and factual information, as well as sage advice.

Ultimately, successful mentoring makes both of you better Airmen and provides you with tools that will transcend specific issues and allow you to extend the learning to new situations.

Being able to adapt and cope with new stresses and situations is one of the foundations of being a resilient Airman. Since we've all achieved various levels of success and overcome many obstacles, what better way to help your wingman than to be a mentor.

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The Patriot • March 4, 2011

NMCRS season underway – Weapons Station kicks-off annual fund drive

By Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society kicked off its annual fund drive March 1. NMCRS representatives will be working towards the goal of contacting 100 percent of Navy personnel on Joint Base Charleston, asking Sailors and Marines to generously give in support of funding the NMCRS. "The NMCRS is a private, nonprofit charitable organization that assists eligible members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and their families," said David Hastings, director of JB Charleston-WS office of NMCRS. "The active duty fund drive is the sole source of funding for the NMCRS." The NMCRS was founded in 1904 with $9,000, which was the Navy's share of the proceeds of an Army verses Navy football game. The society has since offered financial assistance to support and aid those who are unable to make financial ends meet.

In 2010, NMCRS assisted more service members since 1993 when the size of the Navy-Marine Corps was signifi-

cantly greater. The NMCRS gave nearly $50 million in assistance to more than 99,000 Sailors, Marines and their families. Approximately one out of every five Sailors and Marines were seen by the society during 2010. These numbers are up 9.2 percent from a year ago and up 75 percent during the past four years.

Last year the JB Charleston-WS office received $196,808.97 in donations through the local fund drive, adding generously to the fund that provides financial assistance to Sailors and Marines in need.

"The goal for the 2011 active duty fund drive is to receive $200,000 in donations and we want 100 percent contact of active duty service members here at JB Charleston-WS," said Mr. Hastings. "The overall primary goal of the NMCRS is to help Sailors and Soldiers obtain financial self sufficiency through offered services, and one way we can promote this is by making sure that each command representative contacts 100 percent of their perspective command personnel."

The society offers assistance in multiple ways to eligible members in order to reach this primary goal. Assistance comes in the forms of spending plan development, interest

free loans and grants, education loans and scholarships and even a "Budget for Baby" program for expecting parents.

In 2008, the society began offering the Quick Assist Loan program which has become their most popular program. The QAL's are interest free loans up to $300 and are usually available within 15 minutes or less. The QAL program is geared toward providing financial assistance to families in emergencies and is an excellent alternative to predatory lenders such as payday or title loans.

"The NMCRS ensures that all of our Sailors can receive help during a time of need," said Lt. j.g. William Sever, active duty fund drive coordinator for Naval Support Activity.

"Sometimes Sailors fall into the realm of 'it is not going to happen to me,' however, it is important for all Sailors to donate to the fund drive because they never know when they could potentially fall into a financial bind that requires assistance from the NMCRS." For more information on NMCRS please visit www.nmcrs.org or contact your command fund drive representative.

Security Police informational Job Fair Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The United States Air Force Civilian Service is hosting a Security Police Informational Job Fair, March 8, at the Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport. This event is to help educate prospective applicants on how to apply for police officer positions in the Air Force Civilian Service which is hiring several permanent full-time civilian police officers in support of Joint Base Charleston. The Air Force Civilian Service will have two Enterprise Recruiters available for the information-

Breakouts: 8 to 9 a.m. - Open 9 to 10 a.m. - Information session "How to apply" 11 a.m. to noon - Individual question and answers Noon to 1 p.m. - Lunch 1 to 2 p.m. - Information session "How to apply" 3 to 3 p.m. Individual question and answers 3 to 4 p.m. Information session "How to apply" 4 to 5 p.m. Individual question and answers

al sessions and to review resumes.

The primary purpose of these positions is to enforce laws, rules and regulations, maintain law and order, preserve the peace and protect life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of the military installation.

Location: Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport, 5991 Rivers Ave., Charleston S.C. 29406, Ashley Room - II Date: March 8 Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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JB CHS prepares for ORI Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Team Charleston participated in a four-day mobility exercise, Crisis Look 11-01, Feb. 24 in preparation for Joint Base Charleston's Operational Readiness Inspection in November.

During the exercise, Charleston Airmen simulated deploying from here to Navoi Airfield, Uzbekistan, to provide humanitarian relief to the area.

Staff Sgt. Andy Clyde (bottom), joint inspector from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, and Senior Airman Michael Speaks, increment monitor from the 437 APS, measure the height of a Caterpillar loader during the mobility exercise Feb. 24 at Joint Base Charleston. The measurement ensured the equipment would fit into a C-17.

During the initial response portion of the exercise, base agencies were evaluated on their ability to get deploying Airmen and their cargo processed as quickly as possible.

"Mobility exercises test how efficiently we can deploy our Airmen and cargo," said Lt. Col. Stevan Kaighen, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander. "We use these exercises to train and prepare our Airmen for realworld deployments and to help us understand how well units work together to Airmen from Joint Base Charleston review their deployment bags to ensure all required accomplish the mission."

A total of 10 specific air- items are present. They were participating in the mobility exercise conducted Feb. 24 craft loads, or chalks, con- through Feb. 26. taining Airmen and cargo were used during the simulated deployment. Airmen who mobility exercise," said David Hunt, 437th Airlift Wing were chosen to deploy began the exercise by ensuring they inspector readiness and inspection chief. "We did the job had everything needed to deploy overseas, including gear, and we were much more detailed. Overall the exercise clothing and toiletries. Unit deployment managers helped went very well, but there is always room for improveAirmen ensure a smooth transition from home station to a ment."

"The mobility exercise was a success because of the deployed location by having all the needed paperwork.

The Airmen were later sent to the 628 LRS for mission great teamwork here at JB CHS," Colonel Kaighen said. briefings and deployment lines. After a few hours the "All organizations, the 628th Air Base Wing, the 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing work well togethAirmen were sent to the passenger terminal.

"It was amazing to see the enthusiasm of all the people er. Now that JB CHS is a joint base, the Navy also plays a who participated in the exercise," Colonel Kaighen said. big role in the mission. Even though Sailors don't deploy, they are working hard behind the scenes and are a key to "It shows that we take pride in what we do."

There will be multiple mobility exercises in the near the base's success."

JB CHS expects no less than an 'excellent' during future and each will go more in-depth and eventually lead November's ORI, Colonel Kaighen said. to fly away missions.

"This installation is truly the best and is known for Last week's mobility exercise lasted through the weekend and was the second exercise in preparation for excellence," he said. "Through teamwork and hard work we will succeed in November's ORI. Keep up the good November's ORI. "There was much improvement from the previous work."

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ASC commander delivers Joint Base Charleston's newest jet

By Lt. Col. Bill Walsh 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs A shiny new C-17 was delivered to Joint Base Charleston by Lt. Gen. Thomas Owen, Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center commander, Feb. 25, and during a planeside ceremony upon arrival, the general handed the keys to 315th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Steven Chapman.

Col. Martha Meeker, 628th Air Base Wing commander, and Col. John Wood, 437th Airlift Wing commander, were also

U.S. Air Force Photo/Lt. Col. Bill Walsh

Lt. Gen. Thomas Owen, commander Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center, rides on the flight deck of Joint Base Charleston's newest C-17, delivered Feb. 25 from the Boeing plant in California.

presented keys to the $200 million jet which will be flown by both the active and reserve wings at Joint Base Charleston.

Reserve members of the 317th Airlift Squadron here picked up the new aircraft with General Owen at Boeing's C-17 factory in Long Beach, Calif. Before taking delivery, General Owen spent some time with the hundreds of workers who built the aircraft and thanked them for their service and hard work.

"I'm proud to be here and to have the opportunity to thank you for your dedication to building one of the finest airplanes in the world," General Owen said. "As a young captain, I saw visions of the future with the YC-14 and YC-15 which were just designs.

Roll the clock forward 20 years and I'm the program manager of what that has become."

The C-17 provides rapid global mobility for America and is the backbone to our country’s military response around the world.

Being able to lift more than a half million pounds into the air and transport it across the planet is what the C-17 is all about.

Charleston took delivery of the very first Globemaster III back in 1993 and with this new addition, now has 61 jets to answer the country's call.

"I'm thrilled to be a part of this delivery team," said Lt. Col. John Russi who was the delivery team's aircraft commander. "It's not everyday you can go out to the factory and pick up a new airplane."

One of the many missions the C-17 provides is aeromedical evacuation of wounded warriors. As a flying hospital, the C-17 transports patients around the world with medical teams on board.

U.S. Air Force Photo/Michael Dukes

315th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Steven Chapman and other Joint Base Charleston leadership salute the new C-17 aircraft as it taxis on the flight line.

"This airplane and the men and women who operate it are saving lives everyday," said General Owen as he showcased the various roles the aircraft plays in today's military including humanitarian missions. "Every time there is a hurricane, earthquake or disaster, you'll see that big 't-tail' showing up with

needed help. It makes me very proud."

Boeing has produced 208 C-17's for the Air Force and has also sold the jets to countries such as England, Canada, Australia, Qatar and others. Joint Base Charleston remains one of the country's major C-17 hubs and training centers.

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Courageous Airmen receive recognition, medals Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs A staff sergeant and two senior airmen from Joint Base Charleston were recognized Feb. 18 for their quick reactions that led to the takedown of an intruder on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, during their deployment in 2009.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Houghton, communication and navigation specialist from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, received the Air Force Commendation Medal for an act of courage after physically tackling the intruder.

According to the citation, "Sergeant Houghton responded to a Helping Hand incident for an unauthorized person on the flightline. After the intruder had been corralled into an aircraft hanger, he prohibited the intruder's access back to the flightline and towards the vicinity of several aircraft.

Sergeant Houghton physically engaged the intruder to bring him to the ground, during which time the assailant attempted to stab him. His quick, decisive actions and complete disregard for his own personal safety were instrumental in removing the immediate threat of an individual carrying a satchel that he claimed contained a bomb."

The sergeant responded to the incident after the intruder had been chased into a hanger. Sergeant Houghton physically engaged the intruder and prevented the intruder's access back to the flightline. His courageous actions prevented the potential sabotage of six C-17s.

Sergeant Houghton's wingmen, Senior Airman Jared Alessi, a crew chief from the 437 AMXS and Senior Airman Grant Carson, electrical environmental craftsman also from the 437 AMXS, both assisted in apprehending the intruder and received Air Force Achievement Medals.

Their citations read, "Airman Alessi and Airman Carson responded to a Helping Hand incident for an unauthorized person on the flightline. They aided in corralling the intruder into an aircraft hanger and away from the vicinity of several aircraft. The Airmen joined others in subduing the intruder following a struggle in which the assailant attempted to stab a fellow maintainer with a screwdriver. Their quick, decisive actions and complete disregard for their own personal safety were instrumental in removing the immediate threat of an individual carrying a satchel that he claimed contained a bomb."

"I couldn't have done it alone," Sergeant Houghton said. "We all came together that day and through teamwork and communication we were able to act quickly."

Sergeant Houghton didn't wake up that morning thinking he would become a hero, but what started out as a normal day in Incirlik, ended in the capture of an intruder and Sergeant Houghton going to the hospital.

"Airman Alessi and I were taking care of cleanup detail when we came out from the back of a building near the flightline and heard a production supervisor yell, Senior Airman Jared Alessi, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Houghton and Senior Airman Grant Carson 'Get down, get down,' from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pose in front of a C-17, Feb. 15. The three Sergeant Houghton said. Airmen received medals for their acts of courage that lead to the apprehension of an intrud"Initially I thought an air- er on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in 2009. craft was going to crash, but when we saw a truck chasing an individual who was running Airman Alessi, who was next to Sergeant Houghton, was on the flightline, I knew it wasn't the case." the first person to pile on the intruder after the tackle.

Airman Carson and the production supervisor driving the "It happened so fast," Airman Alessi said, "It was all in truck chased the intruder into a hanger. slow motion. I just reacted."

Sergeant Houghton said the intruder was holding someThe intruder was held until Turkish security forces arrived thing in his hand and was carrying a satchel clenched close to and arrested him. The actions off all three Airmen removed his body. He was yelling in Turkish and claiming he had a the immediate threat and ensured the safety of Incirlik Air bomb.

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Airman Carson, the production supervisor and two other The intruder had stabbed Sergeant Houghton on his left Airmen who were chasing the intruder came out of the hang- side below his shoulder with the screwdriver. Sergeant er and yelled, 'Take him down, take him down!'

Houghton was seen and released from the hospital for a "I ran after him, and I tackled him," Sergeant Houghton minor injury and made a speedy recovery. said. "I completely smashed him and that's when four other Capt. Tabitha Rand, Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit offiAirmen including Airman Alessi and Airman Carson piled on cer in charge from the 437 AMXS and a supervisor of top of him."

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Suicide prevention training raises awareness at Weapons Station Story and photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Command suicide prevention coordinators attended Navy Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training, Feb. 23 and 24 at the Fleet and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, and received information that may someday save a life.

The training, sponsored by Navy Personnel Command and Commander, Navy Region Southeast, was geared toward increasing suicide awareness and encouraging shipmates to take care of each other.

"Not one person is immune to suicide," said Cmdr. Linda Beede, suicide prevention outreach coordinator at NPC. "Our goal is to heighten awareness and teach command coordinators how to identify early signs of suicide so they can intervene early and hopefully save a person from taking their own life."

Day one of the two-day seminar offered peer-to-peer sessions for more than 180 instructors at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command, which focused discussion on the perspective that anyone, no matter their position in a command, can be on the first line of defense in preventing suicide.

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"Anyone, regardless of gender, religion, age or rank can be a suicide risk," said Commander Beede. "Each Sailor is that first line of defense, so it is important for Sailors to be able to recognize the warning signs - withdrawal, depression, anger, anxiety, mood changes or talk of suicide. Get involved; do not let rank interfere when taking care of each other."

The Navy's ACT program promotes three factors in dealing with individuals who may be contemplating suicide; Ask, Care, Treat.

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"Our most valued resource in the Navy is our Sailors, the ones who defend our country and fight for our freedom," Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Cmdr. Keith Goldston, said. "However, many of these same Sailors go through tremendous amounts of stress, whether it is job related or not, which can affect them not only as a Sailor but as a person.

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Naval Personnel Command Suicide Prevention Outreach Coordinator, Cmdr. Linda Beede, talks to Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station Suicide Prevention Coordinators at the Fleet and Family Readiness Center on JB CHS – WS, Feb. 24. The training, sponsored by Navy Personnel Command and Commander Navy Region Southeast, was geared toward increasing suicide awareness throughout local commands and emphasized shipmates taking care of each other.

you see something is bothering a person or they seem to be under more stress than usual, try opening up lines of communication to get them to talk," said Commander Beede.

"Asking is always the starting point.

"From there, offer them hope by letting them know there are people who care and are willing to help," she explained.

"Finally we want to provide them with the help and care they will need, whether it's a counselor or a chaplain, to get them through whatever they may be dealing with."

According to Commander Beede, stress can be caused by many different things including financial and economic problems, relationship issues or even job situations. Extreme levels of stress can contribute to a person feeling overwhelmed and ultimately to taking their own life.

"The taking of one's life is one life too many," said Steve Holton, one of the facilitators from NPC. "The key to reducing the numbers of suicides is being proactive and getting help to an individual before the stressors become overwhelming. Early intervention helps keep the circumstances surrounding the at-risk person from spiraling out of control."

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Texting while driving - a dangerous distraction

By Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office It happens every day. While driving on a congested highway, a driver's cell phone beeps indicating a new text message. As he digs through books, papers and empty fast food wrappers in the passenger seat trying to locate his phone, his eyes wander from the road. He finds it lodged between the seat back and cushion, glances back to the road and then back to his phone to read the message, which simply says, 'get milk'. If the message had said, 'hey, look at the road while you're driving,' perhaps he wouldn't have rear-ended the car that had come to a complete stop in front of him, totaling his vehicle and injuring the passengers of the car he just hit.

The use of cell phones while driving creates tiny spans of time when a driver's eyes wander from the road, prohibiting a driver from properly reacting to hazards that can suddenly appear.

"It is plain and simple, texting while driving is dangerous," said Naval Support Activity Command Master Chief Billy Cady. "As much as we think we can multi-task, we can't. When something diverts our attention from the road, such as a non-urgent text message, an accident can happen or worse, someone can die. Diverting your attention from the road, even for a few seconds can be devastating."

In two separate studies, one comparing drunk driving to texting while driving, researchers found that a drunk driver traveling at 35 mph stopped an average of four feet farther down the road than the sober, undistracted driver. In comparison, a driver traveling at the same speed and distracted by texting traveled, on average, 25 feet beyond their baseline distance before completely stopping the car.

A second study conducted in 2009 by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, showed a risk of collision is 1.3 times more likely while reaching for a phone or other electronic device. The study also came to the conclusion that a driver attempting to text while behind the wheel has their eyes off the road an average of 4.6 seconds out of every six

seconds, making that driver 2.8 times more likely to have an accident.

Due to the danger associated with texting and driving, 30 states in the United States as well as Guam have banned texting while driving altogether and eight other states have prohibited texting for new drivers.

On Joint Base Charleston, the use of handheld electronic devices without the hands-free method is prohibited while operating a motor vehicle, period.

"The policy prohibiting cell phone use without handsfree devices is meant to save lives," said William Scheer, 628th Security Forces Squadron, Weapons Station operations manager. "Sailors, Airmen and civilians working on JB CHS need to be able to drive on the installations without worrying about getting into an accident caused by someone using a cell-phone."

To enforce this regulation, the 628 SFS issues tickets to violators. Based on the number of offenses, base restrictions include: • 1st Offense: Three points on the offender's driving record and an 18-calendar-day suspension of driving privileges on any installation. • 2nd Offense: Four points on the offender's driving record and a 90-calendar-day suspension of driving privileges on any installation. • 3rd Offense: Five points on the offender's driving record and a one-year suspension of driving privileges on any installation.

"Base restrictions on cell phone usage while driving are in place to protect our service members and their loved ones, not as an inconvenience factor," said NSA Executive Officer Charles Phillip. "Our service members are essentially the bread and butter that keep a command together and get the job done. “Those few seconds it takes to check a text message could be the last for some and we don't want that to happen to any of our service members here at JB Charleston," he concluded. "Be aware of the dangers of texting while driving, just don't do it."

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Air Force and Navy News Officials extend community assessment SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Officials are extending the opportunity to participate in the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment through April 3.

More than 350,000 active-duty members, reservists and spouses as well as all appropriated fund civilian employees were randomly selected to participate in the anonymous survey. Those selected began receiving an e-mail invitation Jan. 30 to participate in the survey.

Spouses were mailed a postcard.

Officials said the secure notice is being sent from the consulting firm ICF International and addressed from AFCASurvey@icfi.com.

To date, more than 70,000 participants have completed the assessment, which provides an opportunity to contribute to community action plans for programs at all levels of the Air Force.

The assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and family readiness centers, family advocacy programs, health and wellness centers, mental health clinics and child and youth programs to better meet the needs of service members and their families.

Officials hope to capture experiences and opinions in the voluntary survey to help improve life for families in the Air Force. The survey takes approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.

For more information on the survey, call 800-506-0098 or e-mail afcasurvey@icfi.com.

Air Force announces next tanker aircraft WASHINGTON – Air Force and Defense Department officials announced the award of an engineering and manufacturing development contract valued at more than $3.5 billion for the KC-46A aerial refueler to The Boeing Company today.

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley said in the briefing that many factors were evaluated during the tanker selection process.

"This selection process determined whether or not the proposals demonstrated the ability of an offerer to deliver all 372 mandatory requirements and whether non-mandatory capabilities would be addressed," said Secretary Donley, emphasizing that both offerers met the mandatory requirements. "It also took into account fleet mission effectiveness in wartime, and life cycle costs as embodied in fuel efficiency and military construction costs."

Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn noted the "competition favored no one except the taxpayer and the warfighter."

The Air Force-led selection effort included experts from the larger DOD community, including staff from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and independent review teams during each step of the process.

The thorough and transparent selection process was marked by continual dialogue with offerers to ensure the Air Force had a clear understanding of their proposals and the companies clearly understood the service's analysis of their offers, said Secretary Donley.

Secretary Donley also highlighted that the warfighter was in charge of stating the requirements for the tanker, and that meeting those requirements enables the aircraft to go to war on day one.

"General Schwartz and I are confident in the fact that when our young pilots, boom operators and maintainers receive this aircraft, they will have the tools they need to be successful at what we ask them to do," the secretary added.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz shared the secretary's sentiment.

"I'm pleased with how this has produced an outcome after an exhaustive effort by hundreds of the department's very best people, that we will get about delivering the capability that's long overdue," General Schwartz said.

The program expects to deliver the first 18 aircraft by 2017.

Air Force personnel services migration under way RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air Force technicians migrated the first component of the Air Force Personnel Services website to the Defense Information Systems Agency's Enterprise Computing Center Feb. 23 to 27.

This is the first phase in centralizing all total-force personnel services and creating a single access platform for all active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retiree personnel, said Tim Beyland, the Air Force's assistant deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services.

"The personnel services website will deliver a global 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week total-force personnel service capability providing integrated, standardized platforms that are easy to use and access," Mr. Beyland said.

"The Air Force is committed to ensuring all Airmen are prepared to access and use modernized personnel services."

After the migration, total-force members will see increased performance and decreased Web page loading times from the new personnel website because of DISA's robust infrastructure and redundant hosting platforms.

"DISA's web hosting services will provide us with a significant increase in bandwidth availability and other infrastructure optimizations that will help us provide a better user experience for every total force member," said Tim Thomas, the Air Force Personnel Center's knowledge management division chief.

All active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen can create an account at https:// gum. afpc.randolph.af.mil to log into the personnel services website using their common access card or a login name and password. Once they have an account created, they will be able to access personnel services, applications and information from home or any military computer.

Airmen accessing the information from some personal-use Web browsers may need to download Department of Defense root certificates at http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/announcements/dodrootcertificates.html if they are having difficulties accessing the personnel services website.

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Feb. 27, 1942 - During the battle of the Java Sea, Allied Naval Forces attacked a Japanese invasion convoy.

Feb. 28, 1959 - USS Strong rescued 13 Arab fishermen from Bahrain when their fishing boats floundered in a storm.

March 1, 1942 - U656 became the first German submarine of World War II to be sunk by naval air (VP-82).

March 2, 1899 - An act of Congress created the rank of Admiral of the Navy for George Dewey.

March 3, 1871 - The Navy Medical Corps was established.

March 4, 1925 Congress authorized restoration of USS Constitution.

March 5, 1943 - USS Bogue began the first antisubmarine operations by an escort carrier.

2010 enlisted education quickpoll outlines Navy’s education trends VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Center for Personal and Professional Development received the 2010 Enlisted Education Quickpoll results from the Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and Technology group, Feb. 22.

The poll was designed to assess educational levels in the fleet and elicit Sailors' views on education-related issues.

"We are very pleased with the response rate," said Capt. Chuck Hollingsworth, CPPD commanding officer. "The large number of responses by itself indicates how important education is to our Sailors."

The poll included responses from more than 3,600 enlisted Sailors from all pay grades and warfare communities. The poll reflected several notable trends, including a significant increase in the number of Sailors who either "agreed" or "strongly agreed" they could complete college courses compared to the last poll conducted in 2008.

The 2010 poll also revealed several trends consistent with the previous poll taken in 2008.

Many Sailors continue to report that high operational tempo and conflicts between work and education remain a barrier to obtaining a college degree.

"This is the nature of our work," said Captain Hollingsworth. "Military operations are our priority, so these responses are not surprising. However, the increase in the number of respondents who felt confident they could complete college courses tells me that Sailors have been increasingly able to utilize education programs and resources to overcome the challenges they encounter. CPPD's goal is to continue that trend in a positive direction."

New to the 2010 poll were questions regarding the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill and perceptions of aggressive marketing from schools.

Both of these topics have been getting attention at high levels, and were included to determine if Sailors would exit the Navy at their earliest convenience to use the new G.I. Bill benefits and whether the new program enabled more aggressive marketing.

"We found that the poll results generally reflected Navy normal retention/attrition numbers," said Capt. Hollingsworth. "From what we can see, there is no abnormal exodus from the Navy to use the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits.

Responses to a question regarding marketing practices produced encouraging results as well, with only a small percentage citing aggressive emails or phone calls in relatively isolated cases.

Construction begins on Navy’s newest aircraft carrier NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Advance construction started on the nation's newest aircraft carrier Feb. 25 with a "first cut of steel" ceremony at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Newport News, Va. The steel plate cut will be used in the construction of the carrier, which has yet to be named, but will be designated CVN 79.

The carrier represents the second in a new class of ships designed to replace the USS

Enterprise and Nimitz-class carriers and save more than $5 billion in total ownership costs during its planned 50-year service life when compared to Nimitz-class carriers.

"Today we mark the beginning of the advance construction of CVN 79, second of the Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers," said Rear Adm. Michael McMahon, Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers. "It's an important step in continuing carrier construction using advanced technologies and efficiencies to reduce both ownership and procurement cost in this new class of carriers."

Ford-class aircraft carriers, while retaining the same hull form as the Nimitz class, contain several advanced technology systems including Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching Systems, advanced arresting gear, dual band radar, a redesigned smaller island and a new propulsion plant. The first ship in the class, Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is also under construction at Northrop Grumman ShipbuildingNewport News and is scheduled to be delivered to the fleet in September 2015.

Navy accepts delivery of future USS William P. Lawrence PASCAGOULA, MISS. – The Navy officially accepted delivery of the future USS William P. Lawrence from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding during a ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss, Feb. 23.

Designated DDG 110, William P. Lawrence is the 60th ship of the Arleigh Burke class.

Delivery of DDG 110 follows the successful completion of combined "super trials" in the Gulf of Mexico, Jan. 21. Throughout the three-day evolution, Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey tested the ship and its systems, including the communications, combat and propulsion systems, to demonstrate the ship's operational capability.

DDG 110 exhibited significant improvements in the level of completion, final finish and performance compared to previous ships of the class.

"DDG 110 proved her operational worth last month in a rigorous round of sea trial evolutions, so we know she can perform as designed," said Capt. Pete Lyle, Program Executive Office Ships DDG 51 Class program manager. "Delivering William P. Lawrence marks a great success for the Navy and will provide the fleet with a highly capable combatant to guarantee freedom of the seas."

Accepting delivery of DDG 110 represents the official transfer from the shipbuilder to the Navy and is a major milestone in William P. Lawrence's transition to operational status.

William P. Lawrence is a multi-mission guided-missile destroyer designed to operate in multi-threat air, surface and subsurface environments. The ship is equipped with the Navy's Aegis Combat System, the world's foremost integrated naval weapon system. The class provides outstanding combat capability and survivability characteristics while minimizing procurement and lifetime support costs due to the program's maturity. The DDG 51 program continues to reinforce affordability and efficiency, with a commitment to deliver ships at the highest possible quality.

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Feb. 27, 1943 - The Eighth Air Force sent B-17s and B-24s to attack the harbor and naval facilities at Brest, France.

Feb. 28, 1963 - The first Minuteman squadron, the 10th Strategic Missile Squadron, became operational at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

March 1, 1937 - The 2nd Bombardment Group at Langley Field, Va., received the first YB-17A Flying Fortress.

March 2, 1987 - The first F-15E arrived at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., for flight testing.

March 3, 1986 - Tactical Air Command's first OT-37 Tweet replaced the Cessna O-2 aircraft at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. March 4, 1992 Two B-52 Stratofortresses landed in Russia on a friendship mission to demonstrate the end of the Cold War. March 5, 1965 - The U.S. Air Force's F-111 completed its first supersonic flight at Fort Worth, Texas.

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The Patriot • March 4, 2011

Local Airman is now Tops in Blue

By Eric Sesit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs There were no cameras and studio lights and Ryan Seacrest wasn't there to give her a gold ticket to Hollywood, but for Airman 1st Class Petrice Brown, assigned to the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, none of that mattered.

Airman Brown was recently selected for the military's own version of a golden ticket by being chosen to join the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, Tops in Blue.

Tops in Blue serves as an expeditionary entertainment unit that provides quality entertainment from within the Air Force for the Air Force family, with priority to Air Force personnel stationed worldwide at remote and deployed locations while simultaneously promoting community relations, supporting recruiting efforts and serving as ambassadors for the United States of America and the United States Air Force.

Airmen Brown auditioned for Tops in Blue during the groups' visit to Charleston last year. "I found out I had been selected at my squadron Christmas party when my commanding officer, Lt. Col. Steven Kaighen, made the announcement. It was quite a shock," Airman Brown

said. "This was the first time I had auditioned."

Like many aspiring entertainers, Airman Brown began singing in her church when she was just seven years old.

She has an impressive list of other auditions including a try at American Idol in 2008. "I didn't make it in to see Simon, Paula and Randy, but I came close," Airman Brown said.

She also tried out for Air Mobility Command's Icon, and although she wasn't chosen for that competition either, she feels her previous attempts at the spotlight definitely helped prepare her for the Tops in Blue audition.

Shortly after being notified of her selection, she was off to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where she joined more than 30 other new members of the group for rehearsals and an entirely new, yet exhausting way of life.

"We start when the sun comes up with aerobics, which I love, and then it's off to dance or vocal rehearsals," said Airman Brown. "We're pretty much singing and dancing the whole day and normally wrap up around 8 or 9:00 p.m.

"I thought this was going to be a walk in the park, but I learned quickly that being a part of a professional organization like this was much more than I expected. It is challenging but I love it. I learn and grow every day.

I'm part of a group of the most amazing and talented

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The 2010 version of Tops in Blue performs during a performance at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Joint Base Charleston Airman 1st Class Petrice Brown will be touring the world as part of the 2011 Tops in Blue company.

Airmen. We're one big family and we get along great."

The new edition of Tops in Blue will begin touring in April, although a complete 2011 schedule has not been released.

Tips on preventing grass fires

By Rick Dangerfield Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station safety manager According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, any forest fire, brush fire, grass fire or any other outdoor fire not controlled and supervised is called a wildfire. These fires cause damage to the forest resource as well as wildlife habitat, water quality and air quality.

Of increasing concern is the threat wildfires pose to homes and lives. In South Carolina, wildfires burn 20 to 30 homes every year and hundreds more are threatened each fire season. A recent grass fire on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station threatened a duplex residence on three sides of the structure.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission responds to approximately 3,000 fires per year. This does not include all the wildfires municipal and volunteer fire departments respond to or those extinguished by civilians. South Carolina has one of the highest rates for wildfires in the nation when given the size and population of our state.

Some interesting statistics about these fires are that only about 2 percent are attributed to lightning, 1 to 3 percent are caused by campfires, 3 to 4 percent are blamed on careless smoking, 35 to 45 percent are caused by debris burning, 5 percent originate from faulty equipment, 1 to 2 percent are caused by railroad operations and the activities of children cause 3 to 5 percent of wildfires. Most of the fires caused by children are the result of the unsupervised use of fireworks, matches and lighters.

Another 25 to 30 percent of these wildfires were set to burn someone else's property without the owner's consent.

State law recognizes two types of incendiary fire: willful and malicious, and intentional fires. Revenge, malicious mischief and thrill-seeking are common motives.

Four to 6 percent of fires are categorized as miscellaneous. These include such things as irresponsible use of fireworks by adults, structure fires which ignite nearby woods and unattended warming fires.

According to the S.C. Forestry Commission, South Carolina is in for a costly and active fire season which began

in mid-December and runs through early April. Since December, the Joint Base Charleston Fire Department has responded to five grass fires.

Everyone needs to do their part in reducing fire loss from wildfires by practicing good risk management and maintaining situational awareness: Don't throw cigarette butts on the ground or out of a vehicle. Dispose of them properly and make sure they are completely extinguished.

Do not burn trash, leaves or brush outdoors. During certain times of the year bans are implemented in many areas.

Keep a 30-foot "safety zone" surrounding your home clear of brush and cedar, especially for those living in woodland areas. Grass should be cut short in this area as well.

Don't park cars, trucks or recreational vehicles on dry grass or shrubs. Exhaust systems on vehicles can reach a temperature of more than 1000 degrees; it only takes about 500 degrees to start a brush fire in the summer.

Use an approved spark arrester on all internal combustion engine-powered equipment. This special muffler helps

ensure that sparks generated by off-road vehicles, chainsaws and other equipment don't start wildfires. Check and replace spark arresters periodically.

Parents should emphasize to their children the dangers of playing with fire.

Many grass fires are started by children who have no idea how quickly flames can grow and spread.

When barbequing outdoors, maintain a 10-foot area free of brush and shrubbery around grills and propane tanks. Nonflammable screens should be placed over the grill (with mesh no coarser than 1/4 inch thick). Never leave a grill unattended. After use, place grill ashes in a metal bucket and soak in water.

Keep a shovel, bucket of water, fire extinguisher or other fire suppression tools on hand when using any kind of open flame outdoors.

To report an emergency: Dial 911, remain calm and state the nature of the emergency and exact location (including the fact that you are on Joint Base Charleston Air Base or Weapons Station, as the case may be) and stay on the line until the dispatcher gathers all the necessary information.

Color your plate for healthier meals

By Greer Gowen, RD, LD Joint Base Charleston Health and Wellness Center, nutrition program manager It's National Nutrition Month and the American Dietetic Association is encouraging everyone to "Eat Right with Color." Adding more color to a plate ensures a well balanced meal with a wide variety of nutrients to improve diet and lifestyle.

Here are some helpful tips to make sure all the colors of the MyPyramid are part of your daily diet: Add some fiber with your grains!

Don't assume because bread is brown or the package says wheat bread, that it is actually a whole grain product.

When choosing grains, make sure the word 'whole' is in front of the grain. White rice, bread and pasta lack many important nutrients, so spring for whole wheat bread, pasta and brown rice at the grocery store.

Popeye says 'eat your spinach!'

Vitamins and minerals are abundant in vegetables.

Instead of consuming a multivitamin, try adding different vegetables, fresh, frozen, raw or cooked, into daily meals and snacks to help meet the minimum of two and a half cups per day. This may seem like a daunting task, but adding peppers, spinach or mushrooms to an omelet in the morning can help the day get started right. Pile some veggies onto a sandwich and have a side salad with lunch.

Instead of French fries for dinner, season a baked potato with herbs or spices or make a quick stir-fry with veggies.

The snickers bar may be calling your name for the after-

noon snack attack, but raw vegetables with a low-fat dressing or hummus dip may just hit the spot.

An apple a day!

Whether it's fresh, frozen, canned or dried, fruit does not require much preparation, is affordable and loaded with vitamins and minerals. An orange, strawberry or kiwi gives a healthy dose of vitamin C, while mangoes, cantaloupe and dried apricots are good sources of vitamin A. Reach the recommended two cups per day by adding blueberries or raisins to cereal for breakfast, an orange or apple with lunch and a banana for an afternoon snack.

Instead of ice cream for dessert, a bowl full of blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries with a dollop of whip cream can satisfy a sweet tooth. Juice counts for fruit intake, however, make sure it is 100 percent juice and not a juice blend concentrate.

Get caught with a milk (or yogurt) mustache!

Dairy foods are not only important for strong bones but also for building muscle and a healthy heart. Yogurt, cheese, and milk provide calcium, protein, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin D. Be heart healthy and choose the low-fat and low-sodium options. There are numerous lactose-free options such as soy, almond or rice milk for lactose intolerant people.

Power up with protein!

Meat, poultry, fish, dried beans and peas, eggs, nuts and seeds make up a wide variety of protein choices. When choosing meats, skinless poultry and lean cuts of meat such as the loin or round are healthier choices. Don't add more unhealthy fats by frying or breading meats. Try

grilling, broiling, roasting, stewing or stir-frying. Cook a meatless meal one night and serve beans, tofu or soy.

Salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel and halibut, which are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, can reduce the risk of heart disease.

Know your fats!

Fat helps absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, which are essential to maintain healthy hair, nails and skin. It is a concentrated source of calories so don't consume to much fat. Choose healthy sources of fats such as the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which can be found in olive oil, canola oil, fish, nuts, seeds, olives and avocado instead of saturated and trans fats found in commercially baked goods, processed foods, stick butters and margarines. An easy way to differentiate a healthy fat from an unhealthy fat is its form. Most healthy fats are liquid at room temperature while unhealthy fats such as butter and lard are solid. Any food that has 'hydrogenated' or 'partially hydrogenated' contains unhealthy fats that clog the arteries leading to high cholesterol, heart disease and obesity.

The next time you sit down for a meal or snack, make sure your plate is not looking a little drab or monochromatic. Dress up your plate with a variety of colors using the plate method. Fill up half of your plate with vegetables while making a quarter of it a low-fat meat and another quarter fourth a grain.

As Mary Poppins might say "a spoonful of color will keep the medicine away."

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Joint Base Charleston address change Courtesy of the 628th Communications Squadron

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Fly with the Eagles Staff Sgt. Robert Pennington sits in the cockpit of an F-15E Strike Eagle before his incentive flight, Feb. 26 on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The 333rd Fighter Squadron out of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base gave incentive flights to outstanding airmen from Joint Base Charleston and Seymour Johnson. Sergeant Pennington is a Propulsion Specialist with the 437th Maintenance Group.

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Team Charleston Spouses Club will host their second annual scholarship auction, March 18, at the Charleston Club. The auction is the prime fundraiser for the scholarship program which provides financial assistance to spouses and high school students seeking higher education.

This year’s auction theme is “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere.”

Attendees are encouraged to wear their beach attire. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner will begin around 6:30 p.m. A live disc jockey and a silent auction will provide the evening’s entertainment. A live auction of dessert items will follow dinner. Auction items are cash or check only.

TCSC members are currently collecting auction items.

Many Joint Base Charleston squadrons and groups are sponsoring themed baskets for the auction. Area businesses and individuals are donating prizes, gift certificates, services and auction items.

Tickets are $20 per person and childcare is available with RSVP. RSVP to Mary Beth at clavennas@airforcefamily.us.

TCSC is open to spouses of all ranks of active duty, reserves and retired service members, spouses of deceased or missing service members and any civil service member associated with Joint Base Charleston. The mission of TCSC is to bring spouses together for social, charitable and educational purposes. TCSC also offers monthly socials and 11 miniclubs. For additional information, log onto www.teamcharlestonspousesclub.com

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AROUND DoD announces improvements to the personnel security clearance process WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense released information Feb. 25 about improvements made to the personnel security clearance process. During the past four years, the DoD has worked with the Director of National Intelligence, the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management to streamline processes, make changes to policies, introduce extensive information technology improvements and eliminate a backlog of approximately 100,000 pending cases. These improvements led to a 72 percent reduction in the time it takes to process an individual's security clearance – from an average of 165 days in 2006 to 47 days today.

"The substantive changes that we have made to our personnel security clearance process significantly enhance our safeguarding of classified materials and the quality of life of our service members and civilian employees," said Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn.

The improvements also led the Government Accountability Office to recently remove the DoD personnel security clearance process from its "high risk list." Originally added to the high list risk in 2005, removal of the personnel security clearance process marks the first time the GAO has removed a DoD area from the list since its 1990 inception. The GAO also credited the DoD with improving the quality and oversight of its investigative and adjudicative processes.

"The Department of Defense was steadfast in its commitment to substantially improve performance in this area," said Deputy Chief Management Officer Elizabeth McGrath. "Not only because of the personal inconvenience experienced by individuals when navigating the clearance process, but also because delays in processing security clearances can cause delays in placing highly-qualified individuals in the cleared positions that need them. Additionally, the improvements made in the quality of our clearance decisions will ensure that we better safe-guard our nation's critical secrets."

First Lady, Dr. Biden to Launch Troop-support Campaign WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, plan to launch a campaign next month that's designed to rally citizens, businesses and nonprofit organizations to provide support for U.S. service members and their families.

Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden previewed the campaign today during the National Governors Association meeting at the White House.

"We're very excited about this initiative because we think that this will not only help our troops and their families, but it will help us as a nation link together and be even stronger," the first lady said.

The campaign, Mrs. Obama explained, will focus on four main areas: employment, education, wellness and public awareness.

"We're going to be working with businesses and nonprofit organizations to improve career opportunities for veterans and military spouses," she said. "There are a lot of wonderful models, companies that are already doing great things. We want to raise up those models and encourage other businesses to find a way to do the same."

They'll also work with education groups to better accommodate military children, Mrs. Obama said, and encourage Americans to "simply step up as individuals."

It's evident that Americans care for the nation's troops, she said. However, "Oftentimes we just don't know what to do. And our hope is that through this public awareness campaign, we can funnel that energy, we can galvanize it, and we can direct it in a way that's going to be most helpful for our military families."

The first lady praised sweeping efforts already under way. President Barack Obama unveiled last month a new wholeof government initiative to support military families. Federal agencies have made nearly 50 commitments to improving military families' quality of life, she said.

It's an important step, she noted, but military families' needs can't be met by government efforts alone.

Families need employers willing to hire them and who understand the unique employment issues that military spouses face, she said. They need schools that recognize there are military children in their midst and understand how to address their unique needs as they cope with multiple deployments and moves.

And, "They need communities that show gratitude for the sacrifices they're making -- not just with words, but with deeds," the first lady said.

The first lady acknowledged the additional challenges National Guard and reserve families face, particularly those who live far from bases or communities with built-in resources and support networks.

"It takes a special effort to reach out to these individuals and their families," she told the governors. "And that's why we want to work with all of you -- the governors of our states and with people and organizations within your states -- to help us find ways to better support military families, to keep raising awareness and making these families an important part of all of our common agenda."

Microsoft Corp. Helps Veterans' Job Search WASHINGTON – Communities, nonprofit organizations and companies are reaching out to support unemployed American veterans in their search for work, and one of the companies joining in

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the effort is information technology giant, Microsoft Corp.

It was last Veterans Day when Microsoft kicked off its grant campaign, "Elevate America Veterans Initiative," by awarding $2 million in cash and up to $6 million in software and information technology training to six nonprofit agencies that support veterans in varying fashions.

And now, these six nonprofits are beginning to open their classroom doors after looking at the needs to better help their local veterans.

Selected from a pool of 100 applicants, each of the six has something different to offer its veterans, across different regions of the country.

The six awardees are: - Able-Disabled Advocacy Inc., San Diego - San Diego VetWORKS; - Bellevue College, Bellevue, Wash., Project SUCCEED; - Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Inc., Charlotte, N.C., - Elevate America's Veterans Initiative; - Gulf Coast Workforce Board, Panama City, Fla., - Mission: 21st Century; - Per Scholas, New York City and Miami, - Microsoft Veterans Employment Project; and, - Veterans Inc., Worcester, Mass., Veterans Inc. Employment and Training Program.

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, often cites the many benefits veterans bring to the workplace.

"Veterans bring a maturity," Admiral Mullen has said. "They bring leadership.

They bring a life experience. They bring a dedication they may not have had when they were 17, 18 or 19 years old."

The most-recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that unemployed military veterans currently comprise 10.2 percent of the national unemployment rate.

With those statistics in mind, Microsoft awarded the grants to train unemployed veterans, and their spouses who also can't find work, in the latest technology to ready them for the 21st-century job market, said Andrea Taylor, Microsoft's director for North America Community Affairs.

Each of the organizations awarded

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grants is able to offer more than information technology training over the course of the two-year program. Grant money also can go toward mentoring and resume writing, career counseling and help with child care and transportation.

In developing the programs that would benefit returning veterans and their spouses, Microsoft met with nationally recognized veterans service organizations for guidance and feedback. This advisory group included members from the American Legion, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Paralyzed Veterans of America, United Service Organizations and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Ms. Taylor believes 190,000 individuals could be assisted through the corporation's grants. She also estimates that 40 percent of unemployed veterans also have spouses in need of job training programs.

With training programs just beginning at the six nonprofits, each must address their veterans' individual needs. One of the nonprofits is focusing on training for jobs that promise the most growth in future years.

Veterans Inc., in Worcester, Mass., helps veterans acquire new skills, licenses and certifications for jobs they can hire into now, while working on other skills necessary for jobs in the future.

The nonprofit is promoting information technology training, and "a variety of industries in areas that respond to the demands of the labor market," said retired Air Force veteran Vincent J. Perrone, the president and chief executive officer for Veterans Inc. Such opportunities might be in "green jobs in energy-efficient building jobs, construction management, network security, computer specialist jobs, project management, health care support, and jobs as security guards, cooks and food preparation workers," Mr. Perrone said.

Mr. Perrone says Veterans Inc. will offer workshops in resume writing, interviewing for a job, life skills, nutrition, money management, and tips on dressing for success.

"This program will serve veterans, returning service members, and their spouses in need throughout Massachusetts," he said.

Diamond Sharp

U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jared Trimarchi

Col. Brian Robinson (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene (right) present Senior Airman Edric Byrd and Staff Sgt. Travis Meeks the Diamond Sharp award during a ceremony at the Charleston Club March 1. Colonel Robinson is the 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, Chief Greene is the 437th AW command chief, Sergeant Byrd is form the 437th Operations Support Squadron and Sgt. Meeks is from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. Other Diamond Sharp winners not pictured are Senior Airman Frederick Jordan from the 14th Airlift Squadron and Senior Airman Luke Harshman from the 16th Airlift Squadron. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance.

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Airman 1st Class Michael Ang 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Name: Airman 1st Class Michael Ang Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.

Squadron and job title: 628th Civil Engineer Squadron/water and fuel system maintenance technician Time in the Air Force: One year and four months Time in Honor Guard: Four months What inspired you to join the Honor Guard? I wanted to be part of something that not many Airmen get to be a part of.

What is your favorite aspect of the Honor Guard?

Learning new things everyday and making new friends.

What are your future career goals? To make senior

airman Below-the-Zone and pass the test to become a staff sergeant the first time around.

Who is your role model and why? My mom. She's a single parent, and was able to take care of my brother and me and she brought us up properly.

What is your single most memorable moment in Honor Guard? A funeral detail I did in Myrtle Beach for an officer who was taken as a prisoner of war.

The detail was flawless and the flyover was done with perfect timing. The family was very appreciative and the emotion was great.

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By Airman 1st Class Michael Thorndike Membership Officer for the First 6 The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers. The organization extends the invitation to all service members in pay grades from E-1 through E-6 to join.

First 6 meetings, which include free food, are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. on the second floor of Bldg. 246 in the First Term Airmen Center classroom on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base.

The volunteer opportunities listed below are just a few of many the First 6 supports and are available to all members of Joint Team Charleston. Points of contact are listed for each event, as well as websites to make an informed decision on which to volunteer for.

First 6 Sponsored Events Mentors for J.R.O.T.C students at R.B. Stall high school: Every year students get to come on base and see what the Air Force can provide them but they never get a chance to speak with the active duty personnel. Our goal is to give students a tour of the base and show them the facilities the Air Force has to offer. We would like to have a cook out at the base picnic grounds so it will give us more of a chance to interact with the students. If you are interested, contact Airman 1st Class Evelyn Wilhems at evelyn.wilhems@us.af.mil Triathlon at the KOA Campgrounds: Volunteers are needed to help in many areas that are required for this event. If you are interested in helping out, please go to the following website www.trycharleston.org and click under the volunteer

folder and fill out the application. You will be provided a Tshirt and food for your help.

March for Babies: March for Babies (formerly known as WalkAmerica) is a health charity whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. March for Babies is held in communities across the nation. These events have raised more than $1.7 billion since 1970. If interested, contact Tech Sgt. Natalie Hunter at Natalie.hunter@us.af.mil or Tech. Sgt. April Arter at april.arter@us.af.mil or go to the link below and click on "join the team": http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t1520961 Volunteer Update Charleston Miracle League Spring baseball season: Be a buddy for a player and feel their joy when they hit the ball.

CML looks for energetic individuals that enjoy people. You don't have to be a baseball expert or even like the game.

Volunteers ages 10 and up can help as a buddy, fan, announcer, work concessions and registration. Complete the application available on our website and arrive at least 15 minutes before the game for an orientation. The season runs from through April 30. If you'd like to volunteer contact Connie Dreusicke at 225-7940 or email her at miracleleagueld@yahoo.com. You can also get more information on the Charleston Miracle League at www.charlestonmiracleleague.org.

The Outreach Learning Center at St. Matthew's, Cinderella Project: The project serves to raise self-esteem in teenage girls by providing formal wear for special occasions in their lives. With your help, the Cinderella Project provides a boutique of fabulous dresses, accessories and door prizes available to all. Volunteers will help with set up March 18 and prepare for March 19 shopping. Volunteers on March 19 will help with customer shopping. To volunteer, contact Liane Ziel at 723-1611 or email at lmziel@comcast.org. You can check out more information at

www.connectinghands.org as well.

Water Missions International Walk for Water: Walk for water raises funds to support projects that provide clean water to people around the world. Participants carry an empty bucket 1.75 miles, fill it up with dirty water, then walk back 1.75 miles to the start. We then use our Living Water Treatment System to clean the water to demonstrate how the system works. People in developing countries walk an average of 3.5 miles to get dirty water, so join us as we walk to bring clean water to 20 communities around the world. Three hundred volunteers are needed to help with setup, cleanup, children's activities, logistics, registration and much more. The event is March 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To volunteer, contact Michael Simpson at 769-7395, ext. 209 or email at msimpson@watermissions.org .

Feed Kinship Care: The goal of the Kinship Care Resource and Support Program is to provide a safe, mutually supportive and non-judgmental environment for caregivers of children in the system. Volunteers are needed in two ways: To sponsor or provide and prepare food for caregivers and children attending meetings and to provide childcare for the children who accompany their caregivers to meetings. The opportunity is ongoing on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. To volunteer, contact 843-9533715 or email at kim@charestonhalos.org. You can find more information at www.charlestonhalos.org.

Pet Peach of Mind: Pet lovers, this is the volunteer opportunity for you. Help hospice patients at the Lutheran Hospice keep their pets until the patient passes away.

Volunteers will provide dog walking and pet waste clean-up, pet food and cat litter, transportation to groomers and veterinarian appointments, medications and spay and neutering.

Volunteers must be at least 17 years old and the opportunity is ongoing. To volunteer, contact Kathy Barham at 856-4735 or email at KBarham@lutheranhospice.org.

To see more opportunities, visit www.charleston.af.mil

Top 3 Association provides leadership Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The Joint Base Charleston's Top 3 Organization's primary purpose is to provide enlisted leadership. We support projects and programs that directly enhance the professional development, morale, welfare, and status of enlisted personnel assigned to the base and serve as a forum to promote camaraderie and cooperation among our members and to disseminate information of common interest to senior non-commissioned officers.

The Top 3 Association meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Low Country Bar in the Base Club at noon. It is open to all E-7s and above and Navy Chiefs are welcome to attend.

Special Events Family Circle Cup: If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event April 5, contact Master Sgt. Chris Greek at 963-6797. This event is opened to all ranks and civilians who would like to help out.

Joint Base Charleston Air Base Air Expo: One of the biggest events of the year on Joint Base Charleston, the Expo is April 9. Anyone wishing to volunteer can contact Master Sgt. Deborah Decker at 963-3474. This event is open to all ranks and civilians.

Recurring Events Recognition program: Do you have an E-1 thru E-6 you would like to recognize for outstanding work? Here

is a program designed just for that.

Every month the Top 3 recognizes a member from the 437th Airlift Wing and the 628th Air Base Wing. This program is design to shadow the Diamond Sharp award, which is selected by your first sergeants.

If you have someone who you would like to highlight to the Top 3, eat lunch with them, and allow them to mingle with their upper leadership in a relaxed manner, send your selections to Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Kloeppel at 963- 4182 by the close of business on the first Wednesday of each month.

Enlisted Grant/Scholarship (Qtr): The purpose of this event is to award a well deserving E-1 thru E-6 who is attending school and displays the Air Force Core Values in their daily life. The winners will be awarded a $100 check to help with school expenses. Contact Master Sgt. Mark Harrison at 963-2180 or Master Sgt. Kevin Riley at 963-4077. Nominations are due by the beginning of the last month of each quarter.

Habitat for Humanity: Are you skilled at home

improvements? Do you like to get your hands dirty, or are you just motivated to try something different? The local Habitat for Humanity is a builds houses for families in need. They do this with volunteers like you. Contact Master Sgt. Mike Tawney at 963-6760 if you are interested.

Adopt-a-Highway: Have you ever driven down the road and noticed the "Adopt a Highway" signs? The Top 3 along has adopted Cross County Road as it's street to help keep clean.

Once a quarter, volunteers spread out along this stretch of highway and help pick up all the trash. Contact Master Sgt. Tina Friday at 963-6780.

Food Bank: Help feed the homeless and less fortunate families here in the Low Country. We need volunteers to help sort, label and box food for the Low Country Food Bank. Contact Master Sgt. Troy Firzlaff at 963-559.

VA Hospital Visit: Every quarter, our organization goes down to the local VA hospital and visits with our veterans. Here is an opportunity to listen to stories from the men and women who have served before you. The veterans also enjoy sharing time with their fellow Airman and soldiers. If you would like to spend a day with a veteran, contact Master Sgt. Kenneth Bragg at 963-2180.

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Special Notice Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Master Sgt. Daniel C. Daiber, 701st Airlift Squadron. Capt. Cory Kemble, 701 AS, is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Sergeant Daniel C. Daiber. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased estate may contact Captain Kemble at (843)-9632417 (office), (843)-475-0447 (cell) or e-mail cory.kemble@us.af.mil.

Events Monday ❏ Investing demystified (for beginners): Ideal for the first time investor, this class explains the most common types of investments and simplifies terminology for a better understanding of investing.

Briefing will be held at the AFRC Bldg. 500, March 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

Tuesday ❏ Educational opportunities counseling: Schedule a half hour appointment March 8, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for information and assistance on educational opportunities. Call the AFRC at 963-4406. ❏ Verizon Wireless recruitment employer panel: If you are interested in employment with Verizon Wireless, come hear Kevin Owens, Verizon Wireless Recruiter, teach you how to "stand out" from a corporate recruiter's point of view. Learn about Verizon Wireless job opportunities. Briefing held March 8 at the AFRC, Bldg 500 from 11 a.m. to noon. Call 963-4406 to register. ❏ Strategies to cope with stress: Learn to define stress and its effects, recognize signs and symptoms and learn stress management strategies for limiting the negative effects of stress, March 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Briefing held at the AFRC, Bldg 500. Call 963-4406 to register.

Wednesday ❏ Spouse employment/education orientation: Learn about free available resources and services i.e., employment, resumes, local job market, scholarships & other job search issues, March 9

from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the AFRC. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

Thursday ❏ Bundles for babies - ready, set, parent: Join us, March 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for this interactive workshop and discover the hardest job you will ever love; parenting! Topics covered include WIC, baby budgeting, Tricare, bonding basics, Bbaby playtime, baby massage, etc. Briefing will be held at AFRC, Bldg 500. Call 963-4406 to register.

March 12 ❏ Education grant program: Time's running out as the application deadline for the 2010-2011 Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program is March 12. Download the application form from the Air Force Aid Society's web site at www.afas.org. Look under Education and Arnold Grant. Fill out the application, print it, attach required documents and put it in the mail today.

Don't pass up this chance to help pay for your family's education with a $2,000 grant! For more information please call 963-4406.

March 15 ❏ Transition Assistance Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease, March 15 through 18. The first three days are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the final day is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call the AFRC at 9634406 to sign up today. Seats fill up quickly.

March 25 ❏ Joint Base Charleston Annual Motorcycle Safety Day: The annual Motorcycle Safety Day Rodeo is March 25. The briefing is mandatory for all Joint Base Charleston military motorcycle riders. Civilians, dependants and all other riders are encouraged to attend. The briefing starts at 8:30 a.m. the Air Base theater with multiple events thru out the day. Ride your motorcycle to the briefing and be entered in the bike show. Some of the planned events include a bike show, slow races, guided rides, and much more. Contact Master Sgt. Rob Carman at 963-5594 for more information.

Special Announcements ❏ Joint Base Charleston Air Force hockey team: If you are interested in playing organized ice hockey at the Carolina Ice Palace adult B league contact Airman 1st Class James Richardson at 832-4951 or james.richardson.us.af.mil, or Master Sgt. Jeff Cliff at 822-0165 or jeffrey.cliff@us.af.mil.

To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil.

Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base ❏ Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts.

Children six through 17 and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6:00 p.m. ❏ Homeschooler's fitness time: Meet and enjoy recreation time with other home-schoolers every Mon., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Youth Center Bldg.

1993. ❏ Free family craft nights: Join your favorite Arts and Crafts staff every month for a free hour of family fun and creativity. Each month we'll feature a new take-home craft everyone can help make or build.

Family craft nights are held Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dates for upcoming sessions Mar. 11 and Apr. 6. Call 963-4936 for more details. ❏ Story and craft hour: Join us every Tuesday on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base for a free toddler story and craft hour at 10 a.m. Every session features stories, crafts and finger plays. For more details or to register, call 963-3320. ❏ Daycare story & craft hour: Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, where we will be reading the same stories and doing the same crafts as the regular story time on Tuesdays, just on a different day. Due to limited seating re-registration is required by the Monday before day care story hour. Call 963-3320 to sign up. ❏ Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come join us to have fun, experience new activities and meet new friends. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information. ❏ Education grant program: Time's running out as the application deadline for the 2010-2011 Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program is March 12. Download the application form from the Air Force Aid Society's web site at www.afas.org. Look under Education and Arnold Grant. Fill out the application, print it, attach required documents and put it in the mail today. Don't pass up this chance to help pay for your family's education with a $2,000 grant! For more information please call 963-4406. ❏ Marriage Encounter Retreat: Reconnect with your significant other at a Marriage Encounter Retreat, March 25 to 27, at the Embassy Suites in Columbia, S.C. Unfortunately, space is limited to the first six couples and one spouse must be active duty. Sign up by March 20. Call the Chapel at 963-2536 ❏ Summer swim lessons: Summer swim lessons registration begins April 13 at 9 at the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 647. All classes will be at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool. The cost is $35 per participant. Summer 2011 Learn-to-Swim class schedule is as follows: • Session I June 7 - 17 • Session II June 28 - July 8 • Session III July 19 - 29 • The 45 minute lessons will be held during each session from 9 to 9:45 a.m., 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 6 to 6:45 p.m. • The Parent & Infant (Mom & Tots) class will be from 6 to -6:30 p.m. during Session III, July 19 to 29.

the planned events include a bike show, slow races, guided rides, and much more. Contact Master Sgt. Rob Carman at 963-5594 for more information.

Special Announcements

Events Tuesday ❏ Job search strategies: If you're transitioning from the military, your spouse is seeking employment or you're just looking to change your career, check out the Career Connection workshops offered at Fleet & Family Support Center, Bldg.

755. Finding the Right Career is March 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 764-7480 to register.

March 16 Federal job search strategies: Are you looking for a job with the federal government and aren't sure where to begin? Join the FFSC for an interactive workshop designed to provide tips on applying for a federal job. Call 764-7480 today to reserve your seat for this workshop, March 16, from 9 to 11:00 a.m, at the FFSC, Bldg. 755.

March 22 Silver Wings Scholastic Assistance Award: Team Charleston Spouses Club is pleased to offer the Silver Wings Scholastic Assistance Award to eligible military dependents (spouse, son, or daughter) for the 2011-2012 academic year. The three page applications are available at the Airman and Family Readiness Center and the Air Base library. The application and all required paperwork must be postmarked by March 22, 2011.

Incomplete or late application materials will not be considered.

March 23 Military spouse 101: This workshop is for military spouses who are new to the military. Spouses get great information and network to build support systems and friendships that can last a lifetime. Come to FFSC, March 23, from 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m., and get your military checklist. For more information, call FFSC at 764-7480.

March 25 Joint Base Charleston Annual Motorcycle Safety Day: The annual Motorcycle Safety Day Rodeo is March 25. The briefing is mandatory for all Joint Base Charleston military motorcycle riders. Civilians, dependants and all other riders are encouraged to attend. The briefing starts at 8:30 a.m. the Air Base theater with multiple events throughout the day. Ride your motorcycle to the briefing and be entered in the bike show. Some of

❏ Wise credit choices: Did you know that your credit score is a huge deciding factor for interest rates, mortgages, insurance costs, employability, loans, deposits, etc.? Many people are unaware of the impact debt can have on not just your financial life, but your whole life. Call our Personal Financial Manager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480. ❏ Women's personal training offered: The Weapons Station fitness program is offering women's small group personal training free of charge at Sam's Gym. The service is offered Monday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., and focuses on muscular strength, endurance and increased functionality of gross body movements. This program is offered to all fitness levels, so bring some water and a positive attitude and be ready to work. Call 764-4173 for more information. ❏ Developing your spending plan: Let a financial education specialist at the FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provide you the tools and resources needed to develop a financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC 7647480 for more information.

Updates and Notices ❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our preschool program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in interaction. Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 7647900. ❏ NSA Library is a computer "Hotspot:" The Naval Support Activity Library is a computer "hotspot" for wireless-ready laptop work and surfing the web from a patron's personal computer.

Some service providers charge for this convenience; it's free at the Library. Just show up with your wireless-ready laptop, equipped with a network card, find yourself a seat anywhere in the building, and go to work.

See more briefs at www.charleston.af.mil

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station ❏ Go to the extreme with Xtreme bowling: Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show with glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person.

Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Family Night features country music, oldies and rock 'n' roll (you can even bring your own favorite CD's if you want). ❏ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms.

Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided. For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. ❏ Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party? Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films! Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more. Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $25 to groups of less than 40 people. Simply call for show time availability, choose a movie from our huge library, and get ready to enjoy a unique party experience at a price that can't be beat. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey at 764-4107 for reservation information. ❏ Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party?

Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability.

Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for individual show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows, March 4, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Megamind, March 5, 5:00 p.m., Rated PG ❏ Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Secretariat, March 6, 2:00 p.m., Rated PG

Movie Schedule: Air Base Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. ❏ True Grit, March 4, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ The Green Hornet, March 5, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13

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9-pin, No-tap Tournament Saturday

Pop s Contemporary s Soul

Tonight and Saturday

• Starts at 7 p.m. • Cost: $20 per bowler.

• Prize money based on number of entries.

• Non-league members always welcome.

• Sign up the day of the tournament.

• Call Starlifter Lanes Bowling Center for more information.

• Starts at 8 p.m. both nights • No cover or minimum • Kitchen stays open until 10 p.m.

Starlifter Lanes Bowling Center 963-3315

Bike tour of historical Charleston Sunday, March 20

Special session Monday, March 7 Combined jackpots worth more than $14,000!

Bingo Buffet opens at 5 p.m. Card sales start at 5:30 p.m.

$15 per person Advance sign-up required.

Call for more information.

Gas Card Giveaway During March, be sure to drop your daily lunch receipt in the specially-marked barrels just outside the dining room to enter our Gas Card Giveaway. Drawings are the first and third Mondays. Winning Members receive a $50 gas card; a $20 card is awarded to non-members. See office staff for more details.

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Charleston Club 963-3914

Outdoor Recreation Center 963-1732

Fantastic Framing Sale March 7-18 Save up to 30% on each custom framing order. Free estimates.Call 963-4936 for more details.

Wrenwoods Golf Course

963-1833

Spring Match Play Series

Give us five days and we’ll give you a sport for a lifetime.

March 7-11 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Five lessons with a pro for only $99!

♦ Starts March 7 ♦ ♦ ♦ Entry: $10 per player ♦ ♦ $100 to the Champions ♦ ♦ $60 to Runners-up ♦ ♦ Registration deadline is March 6 ♦ ♦ Call for more details.

To register, go to www.getgolfready.com and enter the Air Base zip code of 29404.

JB Charleston Arts & Crafts Center

Free Family Craft Night

Wednesday, March 16 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Call for more info.

Specially-designed 44 oz. Coke cups celebrating “March Madness” and the Final Four playoffs are now available at the Air Base’s Charleston Club & Redbank Plantation Golf Course on the Weapons Station. See staff for details.

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Arts & Crafts Center 963-4936

Rec Review is produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to The Patriot.

All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about Rec Review, call the Marketing Office at (843) 963-3809. Mention of any sponsor or sponsorship in this publication is not a federal endorsement for the product or service. For more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com.

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

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

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2000 Nissan Maxima GLE. Gold w/tan lthr, sunroof, new tires, 90k mi., 6-cyl, exc cond. $5895 OBO. Call Les 843-437-1004 2006 Toyota Sienna, dvd, backup cam, 100K bumper2bumper warranty, all service done@ Dealer. 90k miles. jennifergallen@comcast.net

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Cragar 15X10 Rims, Brand New in the boxes.

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Nautilus Treadmill! Hardly used, excellent condition. Fold away, very versatile and allows easy storage. Built in fan and easy to reach control buttons on handles. One of the best treadmills on the market! Paid $1000, asking $700 OBO. 619-400-7955.

Kitchen Cabinets. Never installed. All wood & dovetailed. Cost $5500. Sacrifice $1650. Call after 4 p.m. 843-856-4680 or 843-881-5803.

Amazing NEW Queen P-top Mattress $95!

Delivery Available. 843-696-5712 6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set, Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available 843-696-5212 Microfiber Sectional $495 with Military Discount. NEW IN BOX Delivery Available 843-637-6360 5 Pc Solid Wood Dinette $250,Coffee & End Tables $99. All New! Delivery Available.

843-696-5212

Charming 3 bedroom brick home in Hanahan for just $850/mo, minutes from the base. Contact Christie 631.921.5799-heartofcourage@yahoo.

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2010 2010 FORD FORD MUSTANG MUSTANG

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SUMMERVILLE Auto, Auto,air, air,power powerpackage, package, tilt, tilt,Mykey Mykey&&much muchmore. more.

MSRP MSRP$21,295. $21,295.Includes Includes$2000 $2000rebate, rebate, $500 $500Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade

Stk# Stk#F5141 F5141

NEW NEW 2010 2010 FORD FORD F-150 F-150 CREW CREW CAB CAB XLT XLT

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$$ $$ WWW.MYSUMMERVILLEFORD.COM 17,759 23,859 V8, V8,auto, auto,power powerseats, seats,power power locks, locks,AM/FM/CD, AM/FM/CD,driver’s driver’spackage, package, SYNC, SYNC,&&trailer trailertow, tow,&&much muchmore. more.

Auto, Auto,cruise/tilt, cruise/tilt,air, air,power powerpackage, package, AM/FM/CD, AM/FM/CD,Mykey Mykey&&much muchmore. more.

MSRP MSRP$22,995. $22,995.Incldues Incldues$2000 $2000rebate, rebate,$500 $500 Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade

2002 Honda Civic Coupe Auto, extra clean $

4,995

2001 Subaru Outback LL Bean edition, auto, sunroof $

$$

3,995 3,995

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Auto, All Power, Sunroof $ 05 05Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS

8,995 9,995 9,995

Leather, Leather,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

05 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Patriot Jeep Patriot 08Jeep Auto, 08 xtra clean, one owner Loaded, xtra Loaded, xtraclean, clean,must mustsee see $ $$

12,995 11,995 11,995

08 08Kia KiaSorento Sorento Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean 2008 $$ Chry Sebring Conv.

V6, auto $

13,995 13,995 14,995

10 10Toyota ToyotaCorolla CorollaLE LE

13,995 13,995

06 Pontiac Solstice Only 21k miles, loaded, 1 owner $

15,995 15,995

07 Ford Edge SE Loaded, xtra clean, low miles $

17,995 10 DodgeJourney Journey 10Dodge

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,SAVE SAVEBIG BIG

$$

16,995 16,995

$$

18,995 18,995

09 Ford F150 Super Cab XLT, 1 owner, xtra clean $10 10Honda HondaAccord Accord

22,995 21,995 21,995

Only Only3k3kmiles, miles,auto, auto,like likenew new

$$

02 02Mazda MazdaMillennia Millennia

Touring, Touring,auto, auto,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,only only50k 50kmiles miles

7,995 7,995

7,995 7,995

6,995 6,995

08 08Suzuki SuzukiReno Reno

Low Lowmiles, miles,one oneowner owner

$$

$$

$$

7,995 $$

7,995 7,995

2005 Ford F-150 SuperCrew XLT V8, Tow Pkg, Loaded $ 06 06Honda HondaAccord AccordEX-L EX-L

12,995 Loaded, Loaded,leather, leather,moonroof moonroof $$ 10,995 10,995

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner

$$

2010 Nissan Cube 2006 Ford Fusion I4 S 10 Nissan Versa 10 Toyota Corolla LE 08 Kia Sorento 06 Grand LS 05 SLT 05 06Mercury Mercury Grand Marquis LS xtra clean04 04Acura Acura3.2TL 3.2TL 05Dodge DodgeRam Ram1500 1500 SLT 06 Grand Vitara 05Toyota ToyotaSienna SiennaLE LE 06Suzuki SuzukiAll Grand Vitara Sport 04 Chevy Silverado 04pkg, Chevy Silverado 2500HD HDLS LSAuto, power package Auto, pwrMarquis pkg, loaded, Auto, only 6k miles Auto, Power, LowSport Miles air, power one owner 2500 V6, V6,auto, auto,like likenew new

Leather, xtra Leather,power powerpackage, package, xtraclean clean $

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

$$

08 07 06 10 FordEscape Escape 08Ford 07 06 07Pontiac PontiacTorrent Torrent 06Nissan NissanAltima Altima2.5S 2.5S 10Nissan NissanVersa Versa MINICooper Cooper 07MINI 06VW VWPassat Passat Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,like likenew new Leather, Auto, Auto, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,low lowmiles miles Auto,only only6k6kmiles miles Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,xtra xtraclean clean Only Only28k 28kmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean 08 Mazda CX-7 2009 Ford Mustang V6 2007 Mercedes $ C230 2006 Ford Mustang GT $$ $$ 10 Toyota Tacoma $$ $$ $$ $ Leather, moonroof, xtra clean Auto, air, only 10k miles, like new Auto, Leather, Loaded Leather, moonroof, auto V8, All Power, Loaded $ $ $ $ $

13,995 13,995 14,995

13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 16,995 14,995 15,995 15,995

06 06Mercedes MercedesC230 C230

10 10Nissan NissanCube Cube

Moonroof, Moonroof,loaded loaded

$$

08 08Suzuki SuzukiGrand GrandVitara Vitara

Auto, Auto,like likenew, new,save savebig! big!

14,995 14,995

10 Dodge Journey Loaded, xtra clean, SAVE BIG $

$$

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner

14,995 14,995

$$

08 08Chrysler ChryslerSebring SebringConv.

Conv.Ltd Ltd

15,995 15,995

2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Loaded, Moonroof, Leather $

Leather, Leather,full fullpower power

Crew CrewCab CabZ85 Z85

$$

17,995 17,995

17,995 17,995 2008 GMC Sierra SLE Ext. Cab, V8, auto, loaded $

17,995 17,995

10 Honda Accord Only 3k miles, auto, like new $

20,995

07 07Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab

$$

21,995

10 10Ford FordEscape EscapeXLT XLT

XLT XLTpkg, pkg,V8, V8,auto auto

V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded loaded

$$

$$

19,995 19,995

19,995 19,995

Loaded, Loaded,must mustsee, see,priced pricedtotosell sell

$$

19,995 19,995

07 07Jeep JeepWrangler WranglerXX

Auto, Auto,air, air,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean

16,995 16,995

10 Ford Mustang Convertible Auto, Extra Clean, 1 Owner $

07 07Nissan NissanQuest Quest

$$

16,995 16,995

10 Ford Escape XLT V6, auto, loaded $

19,995

19,995

07 07Ford FordEdge EdgeSE SE

Power Powerside sidedoors, doors,loaded loaded

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

$$

18,995 18,995

21,995

07 07VW VWTouareg Touareg

17,995

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

$$

18,995 18,995

2011 Kia Sorento V6, 7k miles, heated seats, loaded $

22,995

10 10Ford FordMustang MustangConvertible Convertible

$$

20,995 20,995

19,995 19,995

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

$$

18,995 18,995

22,995

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

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

10 10Dodge DodgeGrand GrandCaravan CaravanSXT SXT

2007 Hummer H3 Moonroof, Lthr, Loaded, 22k miles $

06 06Dodge DodgeRam Ram2500 2500Crew CrewCab Cab

$$

Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,28k 28kmiles miles

15,995 15,995

$$

16,995 16,995

08 Nissan Pathfinder Auto, 3rd seat, xtra clean $

07 ToyotaCamry Camry 07Toyota

08 08Honda HondaCRV CRV

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

06 06VW VWBeetle BeetleConvertible Convertible Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean 2002 Ford $$ F-150 Harley Davidson Super Crew, Loaded $

10 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Leather, full power $

17,995

05 05Ford FordMustang MustangRoush Roush

18,995

08 08GMC GMCCanyon CanyonSLT SLT

Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,priced pricedtotosell sell

$$

10 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Captain seats, dual power doors $

14,995 12,995 12,995

$$

14,995 14,995

$$

08 Ford Explorer XLT 3rd seat, 1 owner $

18,995

10 ToyotaCamry CamryLELE 10Toyota

10 10Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS

16,995

16,995 16,995

2007 Jeep Wrangler X Auto, V6, 4x4 $

18,995

16V Auto, CD/MP3

$$

$$

14,995 14,995

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

15,995 15,995

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

$

08 08Mazda MazdaCX-7 CX-7

V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded, loaded,better betterthan thannew new

Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,sunroof, sunroof,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

06 CadillacCTS CTS 06Cadillac Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,must mustsee see

$$

14,995 14,995 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad cab, Laramie, lthr, moonroof $

16,995

16,995

09 MercuryMilan Milan 09Mercury

07 MINI Cooper 05 Town 05Lincoln Lincoln TownCar CarSignature Signature Ltd Only 28k miles, xtra clean Ltd Moonroof, Moonroof,lthr, lthr,like likenew, new,garage garagekept kept $ $$

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,11owner owner

Auto, Auto,xtra xtraclean clean

Auto, Auto,xtra xtraclean, clean,one oneowner owner $

$ $$ $$ $$ 13,995 13,995 $$12,995 11,995 12,995 11,995 12,995 12,99513,995 12,995 12,995 12,995 12,995 13,995

$ 12,995 11,995 11,995

$$

20,995

12-passenger, 12-passenger,XLT XLTpkg, pkg,loaded loaded

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

07 07Chrysler ChryslerPT PTCruiser Cruiser

11,995 10,995 12,995 10,995 Loaded, Leather, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean Leather,moonroof, moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean V8, V8,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean $$ $$ $ $$ $ 9,995 9,995 9,995 10,995 9,995 10,995 10,995 10,995 10,995 10,995

10,995 9,995 9,995

$$

2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Extra clean $

10 10Ford FordE350 E350Van Van

6,995 6,995

4,995 4,995

Lthr, Lthr,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,just justserviced serviced

06 NissanMurano Murano 06Nissan Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,like likenew new

V8, V8,auto, auto,11owner owner

$$

$$

7,998

7,995

2008 Toyota Corolla LE 02 Acura MDX 1999 Ford F-250 Larami 05 Lincoln Town Car Signature Ltd 05 Ford F150 Crew Cab Loaded Ext. cab, 7.3 V8, like new Moonroof, lthr, like new, gar. kept Leather, moonroof, xtra clean V8, auto, xtra clean $ $ $ $ $ 04 DodgeDurango DurangoSLT SLT 04Dodge 05 03 02 05Jeep JeepGrand GrandCherokee CherokeeLtd Ltd 03Ford FordExcursion ExcursionLimited Limited 02Acura AcuraMDX MDX 05 05 05Chrysler ChryslerCrossfire CrossfireLtd Ltd 05Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab

16,995

$$

00 00Saturn SaturnSL1 SL1

3,995 3,995

2003 Ford F-150 XLT Ext. cab, V8, hard bed cover $

2002 Chevy Silverado SL Auto, V8, like new $

08 Suzuki Reno Low miles, one owner $

7,995

00 00Ford FordF150 F150Ext ExtCab Cab

Auto, Auto,very verylow lowmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

Auto, Auto,air, air,power powerpkg, pkg,one oneowner owner

$$

6,995

02 02Ford FordFocus Focus

Auto, Auto,air, air,xtra xtraclean clean

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

2004 Saturn L300 Auto, V6, Extra Clean $

2002 Volvo C70 Leather, sunroof, loaded, AWD $

6,995

97 97Cadillac CadillacDeVille DeVille

MSRP MSRP$34,000. $34,000.Includes Includes$4500 $4500Rebate Rebate$1,000 $1,000FMC FMCdealer, dealer, $500 $500military militaryrebate, rebate,$2000 $2000cash/trade, cash/trade,$1,000 $1,000trade tradeasst. asst.

09 09Nissan NissanTitan TitanCrew CrewCab Cab

13,995 13,995 16,995

07 07Mazda MazdaRX8 RX8Coupe Coupe 6spd, 6spd,loaded, loaded,one oneowner owner

$$

15,995 15,995

07 Nissan Quest Power side doors, loaded $

17,995

06 06Pontiac PontiacSolstice Solstice Only Only21k 21kmiles, miles,loaded, loaded,11owner owner

$$

16,995 16,995

07 Ford F150 Crew Cab XLT pkg, V8, auto $

19,995

08 08Ford FordExplorer ExplorerXLT XLT 3rd 3rdseat, seat,11owner owner

$$

18,995 18,995

10 Nissan Maxima 3.5 Moonroof, auto, xtra clean $

22,995

09 09Honda HondaAccord AccordEX EX

Auto, Auto,V8, V8,only only12K 12Kmiles miles

$$

20,995 20,995

Loaded, Loaded,11owner owner

$$

20,995 20,995

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 2008 Toyota Highlander Ltd. 2010 Ford Edge Limited 08 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 08 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 10 Ford Flex SEL Crew Cab, V8 One owner, loaded V6, Leather, CD/MP3 4x4, Auto, hardtop, must see 4X4, Loaded, 1 owner, xtra clean Leather, loaded, xtra clean $ $ $ Cherokee $08GMC $ LTLT 10 10 08 10Jeep JeepGrand Grand Cherokee 10Chevy ChevyCamaro Camaro 08Wrangler WranglerUnlimited UnlimitedSahara Sahara GMCSierra Sierra1500 1500Crew CrewCab Cab 08 Pathfinder 10 09 08Nissan Nissan Pathfinder 10Nissan NissanMaxima Maxima3.5 3.5 09Ford FordF150 F150Super SuperCab Cab $ 08

22,995 21,995 21,995

Auto, Auto,3rd 3rdseat, seat,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

24,995 23,995 Auto, 24,995 Moonroof, XLT, Moonroof,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean XLT,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean 4x4, Auto,xtra xtraclean clean23,995 4x4,Auto, Auto,hardtop, hardtop,must mustsee see $$ $$ $$ $$ 21,995 22,995 24,995 22,995 22,995 21,995 22,995 24,995 22,995 22,995

4x4, 4x4,loaded, loaded,priced pricedtotogo! go!

$$

25,995 $$ 24,995 24,995

4X4, 4X4,Loaded, Loaded,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean

10 SEL 10 MKZ LTLT Chevy Camaro 11 Camaro 07 Ram 10 2010 BMW 328i 2010 SS 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 2008 BMW Tahoe LT Laramie HarleyMKS Davidson 10Ford FordFlex Flex SEL 10Lincoln Lincoln MKZ 07Chevy ChevyAvalanche Avalanche 11Chevy Chevy CamaroLTLT 2010 Chevy 07Dodge Dodge Ram2500 2500 Laramie2006 Ford F-250 10Lincoln Lincoln MKS 08 Pilot EX-L 08 Rover LR3 08Honda Honda Pilot EX-L535i 08Land Land Rover LR3 Ram 1500 07 2008 Dodge Laramie Loaded, moonroof, priced totosteal!

Loaded, moonroof,lthr, lthr,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean cleanLoaded, Newtires, tires,loaded, loaded, priced steal!

Leather, loaded, xtra like new Leather, Sunroof, Mega Cab, Dual loaded, Leather, loaded,Like xtraclean clean Loaded,factory factorywarranty, warranty, like new Leather,only only14k 14kmiles milesOnly 9k miles, loaded Sunroof,only only400 400miles miles Mega Cab,only only19k 19kmi, mi,11owner owner Dualmoonroof, moonroof,Diesel loaded,only only16k 16kmimi Loaded, xtra clean New 14k Miles, new Loaded, One Owner, extra Leather, Extra Clean Powerstoke 4x4 V8, Leather, Moonroof, Nav. $$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

24,995 24,995 25,995

24,995 24,995 26,995

OP OPEN EN24 24/7/7 36 3655DA DAYS YS!!

www.mysummervilleford.com www.mysummervilleford.com

25,995 26,995 27,995 25,995 26,99535,000 26,995 35,995 27,995 25,995 28,995 25,995 29,99526,995

UMMERVILLE SSUMMERVILL E

FORD • MERCURY FORD•MERCURY FORD•MERCURY FORD•MERCURY Your Lowcountry Headquarters Your Truck Your Lowcountry Lowcountry Truck Truck Headquarters Headquarters

$ $ 843-873-3550 843-873-3550 843-873-3550 9700 9700 DORCHESTER RD. NEXT TO WALMART 9700 DORCHESTER DORCHESTER RD. RD. ••• NEXT NEXT TO TO WALMART WALMART Sales: M-F 8:30AM 8PM Sat 8:30AM 7PM Sales: Sales: M-F M-F 8:30AM 8:30AM --- 8PM 8PM ••• Sat Sat 8:30AM 8:30AM --- 7PM 7PM Service: M-F 7AM 6PM Sat 8AM 3PM Service: Service: M-F M-F 7AM 7AM --- 6PM 6PM ••• Sat Sat 8AM 8AM --- 3PM 3PM

29,995 29,995 36,995

OIL & & FILTER FILTER 95 95OIL CHANGE CHANGE

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VALID /LINCOLN VALIDONLY ONLYON ONFORD FORD /LINCOLN/MERCURY /MERCURYVEHICLES VEHICLESEXCLUDING EXCLUDING DIESELS ..

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1/31/11.

ON FORD COMPANY SALES REPORTS THRU ALL PAYMENT PLUS TAX, TAG, SUBJECT TOTOPRIOR SALE. APR *BASED ONCOMPANY FORDMOTOR MOTOR COMPANY SALESJANUARY REPORTSJANUARY JANUARY THRUOCTOBER OCTOBER 2010.PRICES, ALLPRICES, PRICES, PAYMENT PLUS TAX, TAG,TITLE, TITLE,&&&$349 $349ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATIONFEE. FEE. SUBJECT PRIOR SALE.SEE SEEDEALER DEALER FORDETAILS. DETAILS. 0% APRININLIEU LIEU OFREBATE. REBATE. *BASED ON FORD*BASED MOTOR SALES REPORTS THRU OCTOBER 2010. 2010.

ALL PAYMENT PLUS TAX, TAG, TITLE $349 ADMINISTRATION FEE. SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. SEE FOR DEALER FOR0% DETAILS. 0% OF APR IN LIEU OF REBATE.

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