03-13-2015 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 6, No. 10

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

Friday, March 13, 2015

Charleston celebrates 100 years of Navy Reserve

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi

The USS Shamal, a coastal patrol ship, is ported near the Waterfront Park March 7, 2015, at North Charleston, S.C., during the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Naval Reserve.

The ship, whose homeport is Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Fla., was opened for tours and was part of the celebration sponsored by the City of North Charleston, the Navy Operational Support Center Charleston and the Navy League of Charleston.

628 MDG Airman named Air Force's best Lab NCO for 2014

By Senior Airman Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Air Force officials recently named a Joint Base Charleston NCO as the AF's best laboratory NCO for 2014.

Tech. Sgt. Terrell Tilley, 628th Medical Group Diagnostics and Therapeutic flight chief, was recognized as the U.S. Air Force Laboratory NCO of the Year for 2014.

"Doing your job well is the real award," said Tilley, a native of Los Angeles, Calif. "The opportunities to develop experiences from those opportunities and trust from my leadership have blessed me since I joined the Air Force."

Tilley credits mentors from previous bases, as well as his current leadership, to his success.

"Being a good leader means being a good follower," said Tilley. "We recognize the qualities in our leaders, and emulate those qualities when given the opportunity and understand the importance of leadership."

During 2014, Tilley took on the leadership role often.

Like when he filled the role of flight commander shortly after arriving to JB Charleston. For more than six months, starting in July, Tilley oversaw the laboratory during the absence of their officer in charge, who was filling in for a deployed squadron commander.

This role left Tilley responsible for 42 providers in nine departments, with flawless results.

In addition to his leadership responsibilities, Tilley took on additional roles from directing the 628th Air Base Wing's Self Aid Buddy Care program (leading 43 instructors over 31

training sessions) to taking on the role of MiCare program training officer (training 43 medics in five clinics.)

"Award winning is a team effort," said Tilley. "It takes the trust from your leadership, as well as the ones you're leading and working together in the process. The best advice I could give is to stay in the trenches with your troops, work hard every day and just make it happen."

"We are extremely proud to have a medic of Tech. Sgt. Tilley's caliber here on Joint Base Charleston," said Lt. Col. Matthew Krauchunas, 628th Medical Support Squadron commander. "He made an immediate impact upon arrival and he is the quintessential NCO in that he has outstanding technical expertise, cares greatly about our Airmen and their families, and he is actively involved in base and community events."

Forest City plans for new roads on CAFB

By Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Forest City Military Communities has announced a street revitalization and pavement improvement project that is scheduled to begin in April 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The project's purpose is to enhance the quality of life for service members and their families who live in base housing on the air base.

"All roads with new homes will be milled and repaved to fix any cracks and to enhance the appearance of the neighborhood," said Alison Pack, Forest City community manager.

"Sidewalks and curbs will also be worked on."

Although no dates or road names have been finalized, Forest City's top priority is to notify their residents as soon as the information becomes available.

"As April approaches we will inform our residents through personal email, our website and Facebook to ensure they are well aware of any closures to minimize the impact

of the project," Pack said.

According to Steve Campbell, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron housing manager, Forest City oversees privatized housing on base to include the roads and sidewalks.

"During construction operations of the new houses, normal wear and tear on roads occurred that will be repaired with this project," Campbell said. "We have been coordinating with Forest City, the 628th Security Forces Squadron and the 628th CES Fire Department to ensure the project will have a minimal impact to daily operations."

According to Pack the project should not affect the daily traffic flow of service members who commute throughout the base and will not affect those in Hunley Park.

"We are very excited to announce this project and look forward to beautifying the roads to match the new homes provided to our service members," said For more information on street revitalization and pavement improvement project please visit Forest City's website at www.fcjbcharleston.com.

The Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign for Joint Base Charleston has been extended to March 27, 2015.

NHCC celebrates Navy Medical Corps 144th birthday

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The AFAF campaign is an annual, on-the-job fundraising appeal conducted among Air Force personnel for the benefit of Air Force personnel.

If you would like to donate, please contact your local Unit Project Officer, or contact 2nd Lt. Jon Steinagel at 843-963-2200.

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Captain Edward Butler, left, dermatologist for Naval Health Clinic Charleston, and Lt. Joseph Siegel, an NHCC physician, cut the cake during a celebration in honor of the 144th birthday of the ?Navy Medical Corps?

March 3, 2015 in the NHCC atrium at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Navy Medical Corps was March 3, 1871.

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The Learning Organization is the path to innovation

By Capt. Timothy Sparks Joint Base Charleston deputy commander

Air Mobility Command is currently working a pilot program for implementing the "Learning Organization" principles into the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnel1 Air Force Base. I have been part of the "Learn Organization" transformation at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard where the benefits greatly improved the shipyard productivity and business performance. Yes, I have drank the Kool-Aid and I wanted to take some time to introduce the program.

A learning organization is the term given to a company that facilitates the learning of its members and continuously transforms itself. Learning organizations develop as a result of the pressures facing modern organizations and enables them to remain competitive in the business environment for installation support, this means, providing the best most cost effective installation support and meeting our customer base's needs.

The learning organization concept was coined through the work and research of Peter Senge through his book The Fifth Discipline. It encourages organizations to shift to a more interconnected way of thinking. Organizations already organically develop into uncontrolled learning organizations since there are always factors (or problems) prompting their change. As organizations grow, they lose their capacity to learn as company structures and individual thinking becomes rigid. When problems arise, the proposed solutions often turn out to be only short-term (single loop learning) and

sion is mastered. For a team to learn, re-emerge in the future. To they must be in sync and reach remain competitive, the agreement. Do these sound familiar? organizations must create long They should. Each of these disciterm solutions to problems plines is executed by military and and work more effectively. corporate personnel each day. The The five main characterisLearning Organization process is a tics, or disciplines, of a learnmodel of success for all levels of an ing organization are: systems organization and fits will inside any thinking, personal mastery, organization that in in a support role. mental models, a shared There are many benefits of implevision, and team learning. menting the learning organization With systems thinking, organprocesses. The processes foster a izations are a system of interfoundation of maintaining levels of relationships. To become more innovation and remaining competisuccessful, there is a need anaCapt. Timothy Sparks lyze these relationships and Joint Base Charleston deputy commander tive. It creates an organization that is better placed to respond to external find the problems in them.

The organization This allows an organization to eliminate the obsta- pressures and demands. cles to learning. By fostering personal mastery, an improves customer service by having the knowlindividual holds great importance in a learning edge to better link resources to customer needs thus organization. Continuous self-improvement holds improving quality of outputs at all levels. And as much importance as commitment and work for finally the leaning organization continually the organization. Employees need to grow and improves with increasing the pace of change within work on their own goals. By identifying and under- the organization.

Joint Base Charleston executes many of the disstanding mental models, the company's culture and the diverse theories and mindsets serve as a frame- ciplines of the Learning Organization. I have sat in work for the functioning of the organization. on many meetings where outsiders wonder how we Learning organizations look for how these affect continue to provide services other installations organizational development. By having a shared cannot. It is a formula for success that is self-susvision, the learning organization's employees all taining and independent of whoever the commandshare a common vision. Personal goals must be in er is. It is a means to foster innovation and innovasync with the goals and vision of the organization. tive thinking. It is the way of the future and I am And finally the concept and practice of team learn- sure you will see it implemented in many areas of ing, the importance of dialogue and group discus- the Air Force in the future.

Integrity; will it be a part of your legacy?

By Col. Richard Gay 315th Maintenance Group commander

At Joint Base Charleston, thousands of tasks must be accomplished every day to launch one C17 Globemaster III aircraft. We expect our maintainers performing these tasks to abide by the core values we all subscribe to as Airmen: Integrity first, Service before self and Excellence in all we do. In almost every instance, adherence to these values is readily apparent in the amazing accomplishments achieved throughout our maintenance complex.

But what do we do about those rare failures where our core values are compromised? What happens when the excellence we strive for is not achieved? In most cases, the consequences are minor; however, the critical and potentially dangerous nature of the work we do can make costly damage to equipment, serious injury or even loss of life a very real possibility. Obviously, no one wants to do poor work that could result in injuries but we are all human and, therefore, fallible. We all have unique stressors or distractions which may draw our attention away from the task at hand. In this hectic and busy world, it can be very easy to just pretend the failure didn't happen--to hope no one would notice. After all, the failure may not be discovered for days or months, if at all. Even if found and brought to leadership's attention, evidence may not exist to reveal the person responsible.

How often have we witnessed the lack of integrity and character in our culture today? It

seems almost daily people of his/her own integrity: their state power or fame blame a staff of demeanor from that point formember, spokesperson, or some ward.

Airmen who harbor unknown entity that "hacked my resentment or anger towards iPhone" for their own trespass or their leadership or "the system" failed judgment. When this scehave failed to internalize the lesnario presents itself, what should son learned from their failure be the reaction? It is at this point and, unfortunately, set themthe true measure of a person's selves up to repeat it. An Airman character is revealed. The famed with both the intestinal fortitude evangelist, Dwight L. Moody, to "own" the failure and the said, "If I take care of my charachumility to accept its penalty will ter, my reputation will take care grow from the experience and Col. Richard Gay I would add that 315th Maintenance Group commander emerge a better person. They of itself." integrity determines the quality of will earn a reputation for strong character and a strong character is what achieves a character and be remembered as someone to be lasting, positive reputation. Clearly, the right respected. A good name is more desirable than course of action is to immediately accept responsi- riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold bility. Personal accountability extends to not just (Proverbs 22:1). I guess the question to ponder is accepting responsibility when a failure occurs but how do we want to be remembered when we faced to also accept the consequences of the action. This adversity? also means not "passing the buck;" moreover, it is Every member of our military is more crucial imperative to recognize the role we, as leaders, than ever in these times of leaned out forces and play in the process. We just stated the expectations personnel drawdowns. Our decisions and actions for the offender but our core values also demand carry far more importance and have wider ranging leaders exercise care and caution in their treatment impact than ever before. In order to make our of Airmen. Heavy-handed or disproportionate pun- nation's military the example to be aspired to, it is ishments serve only to embitter our Airmen, deter absolutely critical we strive for excellence every reporting and sow distrust in the workforce. day, have the integrity to admit fault gracefully and Realizing no one is perfect, we must apply a accept the consequences of our actions. At the end level of discipline applicable to the offense. Once of the day, when I leave our nation's service, I want leadership administers corrective action, the to leave with a reputation as an Airman who served Airman must make one last decision based on with integrity. I hope you do too!

Our Air Force - diverse in thought, word and deed

By Gen. Darren W. McDew Air Mobility Command

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The Air Force has a rich heritage built on the pillars of diversity and innovation. As African American History Month has ended and we look on to honor women's history this month, I'd like to reflect on the word 'diversity.' Diversity is often equated to minority, but it's more than that - diversity is a reflection of what makes us unique, and it fuels our Air Force and our nation.

As the Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark Welsh says, "Every Airman has a story." Today's Air Force is a product of all of your stories your unique experiences, perspectives and ideas - and we are stronger because of it. Diversity is more important than ever, as the success of our Air Force hinges on bold leadership and innovation to overcome complex fiscal and operational realities.

When I think of leadership and diversity, I think of the Tuskegee Airmen.

These Airmen embodied sacrifice, respect and a commitment to excellence, building a legacy and heritage that continues to shape our force. They have been an inspiration to me, and to us all. I think of retired Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the leader of that historic group, who went on to become the first African American to be promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in our Air Force. I also think of retired Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., who was not only a Tuskegee Airman, but also a fellow Mobility Airman as the vice commander of the Military Airlift Command, the precursor to AMC. He rose to become the Air Force's first African American four-star general.

You will also find bold, innovative leadership in the example set by Maj. Gen. Jeanne M. Holm, the first woman to attend Air Command and Staff

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School at Maxwell, and the first female Air Force Brigadier General. She was a catalyst and pioneer who paved the way for women in our Air Force.

Today, female Airmen make up approximately 19 percent of the Air Force, and we lead the way in the Department of Defense with 99% of our available positions open to women. From the current Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, to Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, our service's first female four-star general, to Col Jeannie Leavitt, the first Air Force fighter pilot, Women's History Month is a time to remember the importance of valuing our Airmen for who they are and celebrating what's unique in all of us.

African American History Month and Women's History Month give us an opportunity to reflect on how far we've come. To fully leverage the strength of our diversity, we must respect all of our fellow Airmen as members of an inclusive team, embracing all the experiences and expertise that our Airmen bring to the table. We all have a part to play in shaping the future of our Air Force, the Department of Defense, and our nation.

Although barriers to inclusiveness still exist, I am confident that current and future generations of Air Force leaders - each and every one of you will continue to find new ways to incorporate the strengths of our individual Airmen to make us a better team.

Diversity is part of our DNA. America's strength is even greater than the sum of its parts. Our best qualities as a nation shine through when we embrace different cultures, backgrounds, and ways of thinking.

Our Air Force is, and will continue to be, the premier fighting force in the air, space, and cyberspace - and it's because of what our Airmen bring to the mission. To all our diverse Airmen - thank you for your service. Our Air Force is great because of you.

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APS teams conduct joint training in preparation for Port Dawg Challenge

By Capt. Michaela Judge 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 81st Aerial Port Squadron here teamed up with the 27th Aerial Port Squadron from Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station in Minnesota March 7-8 to conduct joint training at Joint Base Charleston S.C. in preparation for their upcoming Port Dawg Challenge.

The joint atmosphere served a two-fold purpose: to allow 81st APS Airmen an opportunity to have hands-on time with the C-130 and to provide the 27th APS exposure to the Global Air Transportation Execution System here, a single port/terminal processing and management system for the Department of Defense. "[The 81st] has two teams out here today there is a ramp team practicing [engine running on-load/off-load] for the C-130 because we rarely get C-130s in here--so they are doing this as part of their regular training, said Tech Sgt. Christopher Girardeau, 81st APS air transportation specialist. "There is another smaller team for the Port Dawg Challenge that will be going to compete against other Reserve teams from across the nation at Dobbins [Air Reserve Base], Georgia," The 81st found value in the training, since similar scenarios will be tested during the upcoming challenge.

Girardeau said that during the competition this summer there will be a C-130 doing an engine running on-load/off-load where the teams will have to upload, chain down and conduct all of the proper aerial port procedures.

"This is our only chance to do this with a

C-130 before we actually compete," he said.

The 27th APS also gained a unique opportunity to have exposure to a system that isn't available at their home station. "[The 27th APS] came to Charleston to train because it's an active-duty base and there is more to train on, such as GATES [which] our unit does not have," said Senior Airman Brandi Tepe, 27th APS load planner.

GATES is an effective command and control tool, aiding scheduling of unit and cargo movement, shipment forecasting, report generation, and message routing and delivery, according to an article from the Transportation Command website.

Though the training focused on preparation for their upcoming challenge, the lessons learned during the training had real-world benefits for APS deployments.

"The value of this training today is so that when you face this in a deployed environment you're not shocked by the loudness and all of the confusion that exists with an ERO because you can't really hear communication-wise talking," said Girardeau.

"So [the teams] doing this today in a training environment prepares them for a deployed environment where it's real-world and you need to get this done quickly but safely, and they know what to do and what to expect."

Girardeau, who has had to conduct these types of operations in both Kuwait and Oman previously, said the reason they practice these scenarios is because the C-130s and C-17s need to have a quick turnaround to avoid sitting on the ground for several hours.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Bobby Pilch

Airmen from the 81st Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina trained with members from the 934th Airlift Wing's 27 APS, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Air Reserve Station, Minn. here March 7-8, 2015. The purpose of the joint training was to allow Airmen from the 81 APS an opportunity to practice loading and off-loading a C-130 aircraft while also preparing for the upcoming Port Dawg Challenge. Airmen from the 27 APS were exposed to the Global Air Transpiration Execution System, a single post/terminal processing and management system for the Department of Defense.

"They are down for 30 minutes or so, so we can go ahead and download cargo and it's not

wasting time and [the air crew] can go do the mission that is really required," he said.

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Warmer weather, more motorcycles, motorists be vigilant From 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office

When the weather warms up, motorcycles come out of garages all over the low country and riders hit the road.

For riders, that first ride of the season is often a memorable one, opening a new summer season of riding adventure. However, every other vehicle on the road is a potential danger. More than half of all motorcycle accidents involve a collision with another vehicle and the driver of that other vehicle is most often at fault.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation urges all drivers to give riders some space and to not be "that guy" who hits a motorcyclist. Killing or

injuring a motorcycle rider is something the driver has to live with for the rest of his or her life and nobody needs that guilt.

The foundation provides the following information that all drivers should know about motorcyclists: • There are many more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road and, because of that, some drivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle.

Motorcycles are simply not on their personal radar screens and they are ignored, usually unintentionally and sometimes with tragic consequences.

• Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car's blind spots (like the

628th SFS wins AMC Outstanding Security Force Unit award

By Trisha Gallaway 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

The 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., showed all of Air Mobility Command what it takes to be named the 2014 AMC Large Security Forces Unit.

"I was elated when I heard the news that our defenders won this lofty award," said Lt. Col. Warren Brainard, 628th SFS commander.

"It's great that the hard work and high tempo over the past year hasn't gone unnoticed. It's a direct reflection of our Airmen, Sailors, and civilians we have here and the achievements they've accomplished. I'm so lucky and proud to lead such a high performing team."

Being part of a joint base, security forces has a unique mission that includes maritime security. The 628th SFS has led the Department of Defense's only joint harbor patrol unit that is home to four boats and 36 crew members whose mission is to patrol and provide security to the 16 miles of waterfront property at the Weapons Station.

The 628th SFS is also home to AMC's largest and busiest Raven hub. In 2014, the Raven's supported more than 80 missions for a combined 698 days on the road. They transited 141 nations with 2,000 people on board and 8 million tons of cargo.

In an effort to discourage Airmen and Sailors from driving under the influence, security forces members worked with five local police departments and coordinated four joint DUI check points, issuing 10 citations and making four arrests.

To improve their tactical skills, the squadron hosted a training event with seven local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. They trained on breeching, hot pursuit and a barricaded suspect. This event strength-

ened the relationship with local agencies and provided a forum for an exchange of ideas and better practices.

In 2014, the defenders were tested hard and made the grade after being the first 628th Air Base Wing squadron to undergo a Vertical Unit Inspection by the Joint Base Charleston Inspector General's office. The IG graded their performance as "Effective" and noted that the unit "continues to demonstrate strong mission execution capability across the entire Joint Base."

They also played a large role in making sure JB Charleston's Airmen have the weapons they need when it comes time for a deployment. In 2014 security forces members inspected 3,000 mobility weapons with zero discrepancies.

Deployed 628th SFS members led nearly 1,500 Afghan security forces members on numerous combat patrols. These patrols fostered relations with the village maliks, which ultimately resulted in disrupting three Taliban attacks, saving countless lives.

In addition to unit accomplishments, the 628th SFS squadron had numerous individual accomplishments ranging from a distinguished graduate at Squadron Officer School, wing and AMC award winners plus deployed members being named Warriors of the Week, Airman of the Month and NCO of the Month.

At the end of the day, Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, is proud to have the 628th SFS call JB Charleston home.

"Our JB Charleston defenders achieved a phenomenal record of success this year, which is evident through their accomplishments and awards," he said.

The 628th SFS will now compete for the Outstanding Large Unit Award at the Air Force level.

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• Also due to its small size, a motorcycle may seem to be farther away than it actually is and it may be difficult to judge its speed. If you see a motorcycle when you are checking traffic to turn at an intersection or into or out of a driveway, predict that it's closer than it looks.

• Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Allow more following distance – approximately three or four seconds between your vehicle and the motorcycle. At intersections, predict that a motorcyclist may slow down without visual warning in the form of brake light activation.

• Motorcyclists often adjust their position within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of road debris, passing vehicles and wind. Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a legitimate purpose – not to be reckless, show off or allow you to share the lane with them.

• Turn signals on a motorcycle are usually not self-canceling; thus, some riders (especially beginners) may forget to turn them off after a turn or lane change. Don't ignore the turn signal but be aware that it might not be activated to indicate an imminent turn.

• Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle's better characteristics, especially at slower speeds and with good road conditions but don't expect a motorcyclist to be able to dodge out of the way of your vehicle. Give them space to maneuver.

• Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars but slippery pavement makes stopping more difficult. Allow more following distance behind a motorcycle than behind a car or truck, because a motorcycle can't always stop "on a dime" – or even a quarter.

• When a motorcycle is in motion, see more than the motorcycle. Also see the person under the helmet, who could be your friend, neighbor or relative. If a driver crashes into a motorcyclist, bicyclist or pedestrian and causes serious injury, the result is a tragedy not only for the injured person but for the driver of the vehicle that caused the injury as well.

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Incoming Honorary Commanders visit JB Charleston Joint Base Charleston’s newest Honorary Commanders view an explosive ordnance disposal demonstration during their orientation at JB Charleston, S.C., March 6, 2015. The JB Charleston Honorary Commanders Program encourages an exchange of ideas, experiences, and friendship between key members of the local civilian community and the Charleston military community. The program provides a unique opportunity for the members of the Charleston area to shadow commanders of the Air Force wings and groups, as well as Navy and tenant units at JB Charleston.

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The newest members of the Joint Base Charleston Honorary Commanders program pose for a group photo during their orientation tour, March 6, 2015, at JB Charleston, S.C.

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Five 628th Medical Service Award winners announced

By Seamus O'Boyle 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Personnel from the 628th Medical Group have been named as some of the best of the medical and dental practitioners in Air Mobility Command.

AMC recently announced the winners of the annual Medical Service Awards. The 628th MDG has three individual award winners and one unit award.

"The medical AMC awards are a great illustration of the dedication and professionalism of our 628th Medical Group medics," said Lt. Col. Matthew Krauchunas, 628th Medical Group deputy commander and 628th Medical Support Squadron commander. "A great deal of work happens behind the scenes; thus, patients do not often get an opportunity to see it. These awards are a validation of these efforts and we could not be happier for those that were recognized."

Here are the 628th MDG AMC-level individual winners in medical service.

Dental Civilian of the Year: Patricia Clark Patricia Clark was the AMC 2013 Civilian of the Year where she oversaw the Air Force Dental Readiness Assurance Program. She coordinated with 21 Unit Health Monitors in scheduling 16,000 appointments with 100 percent participation. Clark also expertly managed the Active Duty Dental

Program, delivering quality specialty care. Her efforts cut Fiscal Year13 outsourcing costs by 74percent saving $260,000. Additionally, Clark optimized the appointment utilization program in scheduling appointments and resolving issues. She achieved a 99 percent patient satisfaction rate surpassing the Air Force goal by 5 percent.

Air Force Ophthalmic Non Commissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Wesley Catoe.

Technical Sgt. Catoe served as the Optometry Non Commissioned Officer in Charge managing the sole eye clinic for the 628th Medical Group. Through his efforts, 220 surgeries were performed, saving the Air Force $391,000. Catoe solidified wing vision readiness by procuring 755 gas mask inserts, ensuring a 100 percent Individual Medical Readiness rating, which resulted in Joint Base Charleston being ranked number one in the Air Force. Catoe also revamped the Group Security Medical Contingency Response Plan team. Eight contingency flaws were noted and corrected resulting in 100 percent compliance.

Air Force Outstanding Medical Material Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Thomas Moore.

Senior Airman Moore conducted an Air Force Medical Operations Agency training earning him the Top 3 Leadership Award and Wing Airman of the Quarter. Moore directed the First Aid Kit training for 12 flight members, certifying 927 kits worth $ 125,000. Those efforts ensured 21,000 sorties

and 67,000 flight hours with no mission delays. Moore also processed smallpox and anthrax purchases, 1,800 doses worth $41,000, ensuring the deployment readiness of 1,500 personnel. He also performed a $170,000 Shelf Life Extension Program, researching and tracking 3,500 medications. Moore relabeled 1,400 vital items saving the Air Force $23,000.

Here is the 628th MDG AMC-level unit award winner in medical service.

Air Force Patient Centered Medical Home Award: 628th Medical Operations Squadron The 628th Medical Operations Squadron's unrelenting focus on continuity and patient satisfaction resulted in a 65 percent reduction in referring patients to local urgent care centers and the emergency rooms. Patient satisfaction was at an eight year high. The squadron Health Effectiveness Data and Information Set ranked it number one in the AMC and number 10 in the Air Force. The squadron also engineered a uniform specimen label and transfer process cutting lab errors by 21 percent, protecting patient safety without delays. Additionally, the squadron developed patient loyalty maintaining a more than 95 percent patient satisfaction rating. The squadron averaged 114 by-name positive comments on the quarterly Service Delivery Assessment for the PCMH team.

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From 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

On Feb.15, 2015, the Navy Personnel Command released the names of the all the Sailors who had been selected for promotion to limited duty officer and chief warrant officer.

The six Sailors from Joint Base Charleston selected for promotion are listed below.

Navy Nuclear Power Training Command: ETC Thomas Chase EMC Nicholas Schweich EMC Jace Waller Jr. EM1 Thomas Augustine MM1 Ryan Phinny Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston: Master Chief Mineman Jason Roach The Navy has group of commissioned officers, unique among the services - the LDO and the CWO. Both of these officer programs allow senior enlisted personnel to receive a commission based solely on their technical, managerial and leadership abilities without completing a college degree (although it is highly encouraged). LDOs are former senior enlisted personnel (E-6 through E-9), or CWOs, who are considered very highly skilled in their Navy job, with strong managerial skills. As the name implies, limited duty officers, unlike unrestricted line officers, are commissioned officers with a "limited" career path. For example, an LDO will not normally be assigned command at sea, cannot be promoted higher than the rank of captain and will spend their career performing the similar duties within their specific technical or operational area of expertise.

Navy chief warrant officers are also technical specialists who

have a higher level of specific knowledge skills than that of a master chief petty officer.. CWOs are selected from qualified chief petty officers. When selected to be commissioned as a CWO, they are commissioned as CWO3 vice CWO2 as is the case for E-7 and E-8 enlisted personnel. CWOs will spend their careers performing the similar or same duties within their specific technical or operational areas of expertise.

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SAPR Corner Victim Witness Assistance Program

By Robert Yancey Victim Witness and Assistance Program Coordinator/Liaison

The Victim Witness and Assistance Program provides assistance to victims and witnesses throughout the military justice system. Air Force Instruction 51-201 implements the VWAP within the Air Force. At the local level, each installation commander is designated as the Local Responsible Official for the VWAP, but this duty is typically delegated in writing to the Staff Judge Advocate. The SJA may further delegate the LRO duties and responsibilities to a VWAP coordinator, but must still maintain oversight and responsibility for the program. The LRO is responsible for identifying victims and witnesses, providing services required by the VWAP, appointing a victim liaison to assist a victim during the military justice process, and ensuring the accomplishment of required training by all local agencies. The victim liaison is responsible for making contact between victims and service agencies and arranging for those services, when appropriate.

The VWAP coordinator/liaison, trial counsel and/or trial paralegal will ensure a victim

receives notification of their rights, remains informed of case progress against an accused and are consulted to receive and share the victim’s views and input with the Court-Martial Authority throughout the justice process. A general outline of these rights include being treated with fairness and respect, the right to reasonable protection from a suspect or the accused, to confer with trial counsel, to be notified of all court-martial proceedings and to receive information about any conviction, sentence, confinement and release.

The court-martial process can be confusing and it is the goal of the VWAP to lessen the physical, psychological, and financial hardships suffered by victims of crimes investigated by the Air Force; to foster cooperation between victims and witnesses within the military criminal justice system; and to ensure best efforts are made to accord victims of crime with their rights under the law. Victims of sexual assault are also assisted under the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. The VWAP and SAPR programs are distinct but complementary programs providing support and services to victims. For more information on VWAP, contact the Base Legal office at (843) 963-5502.

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Twenty JB Charleston Airmen selected for promotion to senior master sergeant

From 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Air Force officials announced March 5, 2015 that 22 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., had been selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant. The selectees are listed below.

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

From left to right, Lieutenant Commander Samuel Crum, Naval Health Clinic Charleston Comptroller; Cmdr. Steven Jones, Navy Operational Support Center Charleston commanding officer; Capt. Charles Phillip, Naval Munitions Command Unit Charleston commanding officer; Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander; Capt. John Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer; Cmdr. Baldomero Garcia, SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic Engineering Military deputy; and GSCS William Schmelling, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Prisoner Management, sign the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive March 5, 2015, at Storme Point on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. All donations made to the NMCRS are used to assist any Sailors or Marines with personal financial emergencies.

The drive is held through March 31, 2015. To donate call (843) 794-8218 or send an email to adrian.jones.10@us.af.mil

17th Airlift Squadron Master Sgt. Charles Lauderdale

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Master Sgts. Charles Craw, Eric Smith and Mark Swope

437th Maintenance Group Master Sgts. Jeffrey Arnold, Timothy Dube, Norman Palone, Eric Ragan and Paul Walter

437th Maintenance Squadron Master Sgts. Eric McKenzie, Andre Mackie and Robert Baker 437th Operations Group Master Sgt. Christopher Copans

437th Operation Support Squadron Master Sgt. Megan Gantt 628th Air Base Wing Master Sgt. Chad Hashley

628th Civil Engineer Squadron Master Sgts. Michael Nichols and Thomas Underwood

628th Comptroller Squadron Master Sgt. Mark Thompson

628th Contracting Squadron Master Sgt. Christina Warner

628th Force Support Squadron Master Sgt. Wesley Tuson

Air Force wide, 1,257 master sergeants were selected for promotion. The selection rate was 8.75 percent, with an average selectee overall score of 680.90. Selectees' average timein-grade was 4.34 years and time-in-service was 18.79 years.

The average enlisted performance report score was 135; average decorations score was 20.67; U.S. Air Force Supervisory Examination average score was 79.38 and the average board score was 393.44.

2015 National Prayer Breakfast

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Dr. Jairy Hunter Jr., president and professor of management at Charleston Southern University, speaks with guests attending the 2015 National Prayer Breakfast March 11, 2015, at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. Hunter was the guest speaker for the breakfast and highlighted the importance of having a passion and a ‘want to’ attitude with all you do.

Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Air Force Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Daniel Thompson, 628th Air Base Wing joint base senior chaplain present a gift of appreciation to Dr. Jairy Hunter Jr., president and professor of management at Charleston Southern University March 11, 2015, during the 2015 National Prayer Breakfast held at the Red Bank Club on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. The National Prayer Breakfast is a yearly event that is primarily held in Washington, D.C., on the first Thursday in February. The event, which actually consisted of luncheons, meetings and dinners, has taken place since 1953 and has been held at least since the 1980’s in Washington, D.C.

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

JB CHS NEWS

March 18 / KEY SPOUSE ORIENTATION TRAINING: This training is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for newly appointed Key Spouses. / SPOUSE INTRODUCTION TO JB CHARLESTON: Join us from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect, learn about base resources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! / MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefing: TAPS briefing will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.

March 19 / DEPLOYED SPOUSE APPRECIATION DINNER: Join us at the Reagan Center, Naval Weapons Station. Dinner (Lowcountry Boil) begins at 1700 and the Movie at Cinema One (Penguins) begins at 1830. This appreciation dinner & movie event is for all family members of deployed team Charleston.

March 20 / VA DISABILITY CLAIMS WORKSHOP: From 8 a.m. to 2

NOTICE: We have a great, NEW way for active duty/retiree & family members to register for classes at FFSC/A&FRC from home! It's called "Appt-Plus." Thru "Appt-Plus," you can now receive updates by text or email of registered classes. Just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/ to receive the updates! We will be up and running on April 1, 2015! For more information, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406.

Events

All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 794-7480.

March 16-20 / Operation - Employment (OPR EMPL): These hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market. Classes ranging from career research and resume writing to salary negotiation, interviewing, education scholarships, job fairs, federal employment, dressing for suc-

p.m. a VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process.

NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend. / The 628th Medical Group will be closed on Friday, March 20th, 2015, for Wingman Day. The clinic will resume normal operations on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 7:30AM. Please request any anticipated medical needs (e.g., shots, pharmaceutical refills) now to ensure that they are addressed prior to Friday.

March 24 – 25 / ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING TRACK: This class will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and upon completion participants will have the tools and knowledge needed to identify a business opportunity, draft a plan, launch their enterprise, and an eight week on-line course providing instruction and coverage of the principles of accounting, finance, market analysis, planning, business operations, sales, and more.

March 25 / PCS- MOVING MADE EASY: Held from 9:30 to 11 a.m., learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly. / GOOD CREDIT – I WANT THAT (WEBINAR): Held from 3 to 4 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.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.

cess, and social networking/reputation management are available.

Schedule yourself for the specific classes you need.

March 17 / 4LENSES: Held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants learn qualities of each personality type, including values, personal strengths, needs, and approaches in problem solving. Applications of these principles will improve the ability to effectively lead and interact with others.

March 19 / SMOOTH MOVE: Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. / INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM SOLVING/CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Held from 4 to 5 p.m., unresolved conflict can prevent personal and professional growth. Learning to resolve conflict helps you overcome barriers and make healthy choices. Become more aware of the role of conflict plays and gain tools to address and manage it daily.

March 23-24 / CAREER TECHNICAL TRAINING TRACK (TGPS): The Department of Veterans Affairs conducts a 2-Day Career Technical Training from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that aids members pursuing career technical training. Members will receive guidance and help in selecting technical training schools and technical fields.

March 25 / SERVICE MEMBER’S CIVIL RELIEF ACT (SCRA) – IN DEPTH: 25 MAR, 1400-1600. Feeling overwhelmed with student loan debt? FFSC now offers news, guidance and insightful perspective on your rights and responsibilities for your student loans. Come

and learn about how you can pay your loans down, faster, capping your interest rate, and qualifying for additional programs all by invoking your rights under SCRA! March 26 / VA DISABILITY CLAIM WORKSHOP: This workshop held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., is broken down into two sections: From 08000930, the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. / PRESEPARATION COUNSELING: This mandatory counseling held from 1 to 4 p.m., covers benefits and entitlements which is the first step in the transition process. Retiring members may be able to schedule up to 24 months prior to retirement; separating members up to 12 months prior to separation.

March 27 / GOOD CREDIT—I WANT THAT: From 1 to 2:30 p.m., find out how you can fix a less-than-great credit rating or how to maintain the good rating you may already enjoy. / LUNCH & LEARN - BRIDGING THE GAP OF FINANCIAL LITERACY: Managing personal finances and preparing for retirement isn't easy for anyone. Held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., gain awareness of financial literacy gaps in saving, investing, retirement/estate planning. We owe it to ourselves, the generation,& the world to step into managing our wealth.

March 30 / HOME BUYING: Do you know if you are ready to purchase a home? Come learn the process of buying property from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Air Force waives renters insurance obligation in privatized housing

By Breanne Smith AFCEC Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Airmen signing a lease to live in privatized homes on base may no longer be covered by a renters insurance provision, due to a recent Department of Defense change in basic allowance for housing.

The Department of Defense opted to eliminate the renters insurance component of BAH, an average of $20 dollars each month per member, as of Jan. 1.

As a result of the BAH reduction, the Air Force removed requirements to provide renters insurance to military tenants at no cost previously included in privatized housing projects — a decision made to protect both Airmen and the housing program, said Mark Correll, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Environment, Safety and Infrastructure.

“Cuts to BAH inevitably affect the program in some manner,” he said. “When that happens, it’s our job to ensure adequate funding for the homes, core services and amenities in our housing communities.”

The policy change doesn’t negate current lease obligations to provide renters insurance. It does, however, allow housing project owners the flexibility to independently decide if they will continue to provide renters insurance as part of a new or renewed lease. As a result, Airmen who live in privatized housing may have to purchase renters insurance out of pocket, as their colleagues who live off base currently do.

Although the Air Force doesn’t require Airmen to maintain independent rental insurance coverage, Correll said it has always been highly recommended for all Airmen, whether they live on or off base, to fully cover their personal property and provide liability coverage.

“Under the Claims Act, the government provides up to $40,000 worth of coverage to all Airmen who live in privatized housing situated on government-owned land,” he said, “However, it does not apply at a few projects where some or all of the privatized housing is located on private land. Also, that coverage only applies to personal belongings; it does not provide liability coverage and reimbursements may be limited under the Claims Act. Liability coverage is recommended to cover damage you, your pet or your belongings might cause to the house and other property.”

Local housing management or legal offices can help Airmen understand how the Act applies to their situation.

The Housing Privatization Program, managed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, uses private sector financing and expertise to provide necessary housing faster and more efficiently than traditional military construction processes allow.

Today, the Air Force’s HP program boasts more than 53,000 high-quality homes in its inventory, a success that Robert Moriarty, the AFCEC installations director, attributes to careful planning and investment protection.

“More than $8 billion has been invested in this program with the expectation that these developments will last 50 years,” he said. “That includes the cost of initial construction, renovations, maintenance and operation, as well as the costs associated with out-year development and sustainment plans — all of this depends on income from the BAH.” The Air Force remains committed to providing quality housing communities where Air Force families will choose to live, Moriarty said.

For more information on the Air Force’s Housing Privatization Program, visit www.housing.af.mil/home.

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REC REVIEW

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