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Inner Space Inside a C-17 fuel tank See more photos, Page 5
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Airman 1st Class Nicholas McKinney, 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems apprentice, prepares to be extracted from the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III fuel tank during a training exercise March 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Fuel System Repair Airmen maintain the fuel cells and tanks by removing, repairing, installing and cleaning the cells and tanks and also inspecting for corrosion, cell deterioration, fungus and foreign objects. See more photos, Page 5.
Airmen make dirty job look spotless
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By Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
The spaces they work in are often small and cramped with even less room for mistakes. They refer to themselves as the "Tank Rats" of the Air Force, and even though their careers can lead them down some dirty paths, their performances must always be spotless. For the Airmen of the 437th Maintenance Fuel Systems Repair shop, squeezing through tight crevices within, and repairing the fuel system of a C17 Globemaster III, is just another day at the office. "We do leak path analysis which secures leaks, check for system component failures, fuel quantity system repairs, and every other intricate aspect and component inside the fuel tank and cell of the C-17," said Tech. Sgt. Sam Gordon, 437th Maintenance Squadron Fuel System Repair section chief, a native of Killeen, Texas, and a 15-year Air Force veteran. Every day, aircraft from Joint Base Charleston soar Airman 1st Class Nicholas McKinney (left), 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systhrough the skies, providing rapid mobility around the tems apprentice, and Tech. Sgt. Anthony Lawston (right), 437th MXS aircraft fuels system world. While flying thousands of feet above the craftsman, make final preparations prior to an exercise March 7, 2013, at Joint Base Earth, one of the last things an aircrew needs is a Charleston – Air Base, S.C. defective fuel system. In addition to maintaining fuel tanks for the pilots, the shop also ensures Fuel System Repair Airmen maintain the fuel cells and tanks by removing, repairing and installing the cells and tanks. The Airmen also clean the the tanks are available to receive in-flight refueling. This is done through cells and tanks, inspect for corrosion, cell deterioration, fungus and for- a variety of systems tests and checks conducted before the aircraft ever leaves the ground. eign objects. "Airmen in our career understand every detailed inch of the fuel system "We make sure pilots are aware of their fuel load and ensure everything is functioning properly while they're in flight," said six-year Air Force vet- of an aircraft," said Gordon. "And, we have to because we're a vital part eran Staff Sgt. Michael Swingle, 437th MXS Fuel Systems Repair crafts- of a bigger picture, and that picture doesn't have any space for error." There is very little room to work inside the fuel tanks they repair. man and a native of Aurora, Colo. "But, it's more complex than simply telling them. We have multiple probes that run from the many fuel tanks According to Gordon, crawling through cramped spaces in the dark while that send messages to the cockpit of the aircraft which will constantly keep wearing safety gear can be a challenge for some Airmen to overcome. See Dirty Jobs, Page 5 the pilots informed and up-to-date, while keeping everyone onboard safe."
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WASHINGTON – In the wake of sequestration, the Air Force officially suspended military tuition assistance March 11. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced the Air Force has officially suspended military TA for the remainder of fiscal 2013. The program will continue to be evaluated to determine the way ahead in fiscal 2014. The Defense Department's comptroller issued guidance to all of the services to "consider significant reductions in funding new tuition assistance applicants, effective immediately and for the duration of the current fiscal situation," said Navy Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde, a Pentagon spokeswoman. The Army and Marine Corps canceled their TA programs March 8. Effective March 11, Airmen are not permitted to submit new requests for TA. Airmen currently enrolled in, or approved for future courses, are not affected and are allowed to complete those courses. "The Air Force has reached a turning point after a decade of war and substantial growth in
its operations and resources," Donley said, adding that the Air Force has had to make difficult choices to preserve readiness, to include: deep cuts to flying hour programs, cancellation of Air Force training and education programs and civilian furloughs. "This is an additional step the Air Force unfortunately had to take to operate within mandated budget limitations." "We know how education strengthens our force," he said. "We encourage Airmen to continue their pursuit of higher education through the variety of programs that are available." Those include the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty, (Chapter 30), Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), Reserve Education Assistance Program (Chapter 1607), the Post 9/11 GI Bill, federal grants and federal financial aid. National Guard Airmen may also be eligible for their state's individual TA benefits.
"Believe me, this was a tough decision because our Air Force truly values education," said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody. "We're still looking at the impacts for fiscal year 14 and will do our best to have TA reinstated, although we'll likely need to review the eligibility requirements to ensure sustainability." Airmen should contact their local education centers with questions and to get updates.
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COMMENTARY
Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon 628th Air Base Wing command chief
As the initial shock of sequestration settles in and begins to take effect, uncertainty and frustration will most assuredly abound. How will we get the mission done? Where will we get the money to maintain equipment or facilities? Who will sustain this program or initiative? Many of the things we have done for years or become accustomed to over time are suddenly at risk for being significantly changed or completely discontinued. In the austere times ahead, we will most likely see coworkers leave with no backfill. We may see equipment break with no parts to repair them. We may see supplies dwindle with little money to replace them. But, as warriors in the most lethal fighting force in the world, we refuse to allow the mission to fail - we will do most anything to ensure mission success. And for this very reason, it is during times like these when we see superstars rise to the call. Some military members may be driven to work even longer hours and take on their former contemporary's workload. Others may be compelled to refine processes and find new ways to save time or money. Still others may consider reaching into personal resources to sustain work center operations. Out of necessity, we will witness uniformed members and civilians alike perform Herculean acts to keep the mission moving forward in a constrained environment with new limitations on resources and work hours. But as we unite to meet this challenge, it is equally important to remember - and make time - to take care of ourselves and each other. As our schedules become busier, our physical wellness is most often the first to go. We skip our workout routines to catch an extra half-hour of sleep or get a jump on the day's workload. We hit a fast food drive-through or the office snack bar at mealtime to minimize our time away from the job. In
close second is our mental wellness. As external stressors build in our lives - and perhaps as we begin to feel guilty about skipping our morning workout or eating that half-pound double cheeseburger - our mental wellness becomes more at risk. We can often begin to feel down and may likely either lash out at those closest to us or withdraw from them altogether. And this, of course, can also have a direct negative effect on our social wellness. Similarly, if we do not make time for our physical wellness, we are Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon just as likely to ignore our spiritual wellness. 628th Air Base Wing command chief Aside from not making the time, we most often neglect to refresh our body-mind-spirit connection because we are too preoccupied with all the tasks we are not accomplishing at that very moment. Sometimes we must simply "unplug" from the bustle of our daily lives for a little while and simply clear our minds. Otherwise, those stressors just continue to build. While I am not suggesting sequestration will certainly lead to the demise of our very wellbeing, it is important, now more than ever, that we pay close attention to every facet of our wellness. The four pillars of wellness are like those of a four-legged stool; even a small deficiency in any one area will cause us to be out of balance. And like that stool, our lives will be unstable and we may even fall. So as we deal with the challenging times ahead, I encourage each of you to make time to take care of yourself and your family members, and watch out for your wingman, shipmate or battle-buddy. We are counting on you.
Have a ‘let us try’ attitude
Commentary by Lt. Col. Aaron Altwies 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander
pump and provided running water to Soldiers who had not had running water in eight weeks. On another job, engineers responded after a vehicle-borne explosive As an engineer, I'm faced with device devastated a portion of the lots of problems and expected to base, including the clinic. In just develop solutions. I ask my team five days, and with limited materito look at different ways to attack als, they rebuilt the facility and proan issue and most times, they vided the Forward Surgical Team a come up with innovative solutions. place to operate and potentially Nowhere is this more present than save lives. In another, we were in deployed locations. given a large structure to build, but I just returned from a deployhad no assembly instructions and ment and was honored with the dealt with missing parts and inaderesponsibility to command the quate tools and equipment. The 577th Expeditionary Prime Base only similarity among these jobs Engineer Emergency Force Lt. Col. Aaron Altwies was that they were not standard, Squadron. This unit and its Airmen 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander meaning we had never done them completed work at 27 locations in before or they had significant chalfive countries in Southwest Asia. lenges to overcome. But we went at them head on We tackled small jobs, such as minor generator repairs, to large jobs, like building a major expan- and attacked these problems using sound problem-solving techniques. sion to a Forward Operating Base. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' motto is In one case, engineers repaired a water well
"Essayons." It's translated into "Let us try." It's a great summary of how engineers constantly move forward as we look to solve problems, and describes the attitude we have towards getting the job done. But this philosophy is not limited to engineers, it can be claimed by all of us, military and civilians alike, as we strive to find solutions to tough problems. Essayons is a philosophy that encourages innovation and "outside the box" thinking. It demands a look at things as possibilities and forces us to seek solutions. It requires us to look beyond the "no" and figure out a way to get to a "yes." With the ever-increasing challenges we face here on our own installation and across the entire Department of Defense, a let us try attitude becomes even more important. We have no choice but to come up with new ways to think about our challenges and turn them into opportunities. Putting this philosophy into action like my Airmen did in Afghanistan and the Arabian Gulf, solutions become reality and the mission gets done. Ideas. Innovation. Essayons!
Diamond Tip: Hey, there’s some dirt on your lip!
Commentary by Master Sgt. Brett Hopkins 437th Operations Support Squadron First Sergeant
Yes, I too hear this howl from my compadres in the Operations Support Squadron ... but it is Moustache March! I've heard Airmen opine that it is a practice attached to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball's "March Madness." They would be wrong. Many Airmen throughout the world observe Moustache March and have for decades for one simple reason: tradition. Tradition is something that develops over time, is practiced by a community and is known to help bond those community members to each other. I say a good way to strengthen our social Comprehensive Airman's Fitness pillar is to partake in and admire the glorious moustaches that develop throughout the month. But why did Moustache March start in the Air Force? Moustache March has its roots in our service's flying heritage. The late Brig. Gen. Robin
Olds, a three-time ace, started Force as well, but the professionthe tradition. He began growing of-arms requires us to move an outrageous moustache during beyond those ancient traditions to the Vietnam War that he would newer traditions of dignity, keep meticulously waxed. He respect and trust. was protesting what he felt were This is why I still partake in unfair facial hair regulations that Moustache March, with the underflew in the face of individuality. standing that I must assure the gloHis moustache was big, audarious moustache I am trying to cious and out of regulations, but nurture is "in regs." That's also more importantly a symbol to why I challenge each Airman to be the men of the 8th Fighter Wing. a watchdog every day in both proThe "Wolf of Kunsan" is honMaster Sgt. Brett Hopkins tecting our treasured traditions and ored each year by Airmen who not allowing our more inappropri437th Operations Support Squadron First Sergeant participate in Moustache March. ate ones to creep back in a little at The challenge with this and a time. Bad traditions can't be formany other traditions is to preserve them without gotten with the wave of a hand, but take vigilance losing our professionalism. Those familiar with the and determination. Luckily, good traditions can't entire story know Olds was eventually told by Gen. be easily forgotten either. So to my Wingmen in McConnell to "take it off" and he happily complied. the OSS, my lovely wife, and my brothers and There used to be a tradition of inappropriate sister-in-arms I say, "Hey, that's not dirt, it is trajoking and unprofessional behavior in our Air dition ... and you can't just wipe that away!"
Luxembourg American Military Cemetery
Commentary by 1st Lt. Daniel Klepper 17th Airlift Squadron
Supplying our commitments in Southeast Asia, Joint Base Charleston aircrews often find themselves stopping at U.S. Air Forces of Europe Air Bases. Keeping our C-17 Globemaster III assets on the move usually means aircrew have just enough time to grab a fresh hot dog at the Shoppette before entering crew rest for the mission's next leg. While settling down in our billets, Armed Forces Network commercials are sure to remind us of all the unique European cities that lie just outside our reach. Though our missions are all business, sometimes we are given the opportunity to explore beyond our small niche around base and really see Europe! Recently, members of the 17th Airlift Squadron were able to hop on the Autobahn and head to Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. The city of Luxembourg has more than a millennium of history to offer, but it was not the highlight of our day out. Just outside the city lies a site that carries far less fanfare than the pristine royal city, but without the men who rest in the Luxembourg American Cemetery, the city probably wouldn't exist as it does today. More than five thousand American service members who were killed in action during World War II, including Gen. George Patton, are buried here. The cemetery's plot of land is not far from where these Americans gave their lives in the Battle of the Bulge during the winter of 1944.
Arriving shortly before the cemetery's closing, we were met with the same weather that allowed German forces to launch their last major offensive under the cover of a harsh winter season. As we walked the cemetery grounds among the memorials and headstones, we felt close to these men. Knowing they gave their lives on this cold wintery battleground, their sacrifice seemed more real than it ever did in the history books. As the cemetery closed, the caretakers asked us to help retrieve the American flag these men died for. Though lacking military uniform, the Retreat ceremony was performed with full military custom and courtesy. Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Moss and Airman 1st Class Meghan Servias, 17th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, drew upon their honor guard training to honor the American flag and the American service members it flew above. Leaving the Luxembourg American Cemetery that night we were glad our European tourism had ended with an unforgettable American experience of patriotism. While Arlington National Cemetery is often seen as the symbol of our nation's sacrifice for freedom, the final resting place for many of our American military are these overseas cemeteries. The American Battle Monuments Commission maintains 24 permanent American military cemeteries on foreign soil. There are more than 30,000 World War I and more than 93,000 World War II American war dead buried in cemeteries found in France, Belgium, England, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the Philippines and Tunisia. For those of us who have
no more than a basic history education, many of these battle sites only seem familiar from watching Band of Brothers or Saving Private Ryan. So, before you travel overseas again, look up the listing of American military cemeteries. They provide a patch of American soil for our fallen who will never return home, and probably aren't far from where you plan to travel. After visiting the final resting place of so many heroic Americans, you can't help but realize that though the face of warfare or the lines of battle may have changed, the cost has not.
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(Left to right) Airman 1st Class Meghan Servais, 17th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, Airman 1st Class James Moss, 17th AS loadmaster, and 1st Lt. Michael Knight, 17th AS pilot, perform a Retreat Ceremony and fold an American flag during a trip to the Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg, where more than 5,000 American service members, who were killed in action during World War II, including Gen. George Patton, are buried .
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Colonel Judith Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander, leads an all-female flight of Airmen in a Retreat ceremony March 8, 2013, in honor of Women’s History Month at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Women’s History Month is an annual observance recognized around the world, and highlights the contributions of women throughout history and in today’s society.
Team Charleston celebrates Women’s History Month By Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Throughout the month of March, women’s history will be honored across the world, as well as at Joint Base Charleston. To kick things off, women from the JB Charleston – Air Base took part in a Retreat ceremony March 8, 2013. Women’s History Month is an annual observance recognized around the world, and highlights the contributions of women throughout history and in today’s society. “Honoring women’s history is very important for all Airmen,” said Master Sgt. Natasha Smith, 628th Air Base Wing Command Post superintendent. “Women have come a long way in the military. Today, they fill the role of fighter pilots, commanders and combat positions … which gives hope and inspiration that anything is possible.” Senior Airman Rachel Bublitz, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service representative, was also inspired to celebrate women’s history. This is her second year volunteering her time to assist the committee organizing the WHM luncheon at JB Charleston – Air Base. “I have always wanted to be involved in something that highlights empowering women,” said Bublitz. “I think it is so wonderful to be surrounded by such amazing, strong women every day while wearing this uniform.” Bublitz encourages all Airmen, regardless of gender, to embrace WHM. This sentiment is echoed with many others involved in the WHM events. “Women’s history is about more than the history of women,” said Smith. “It’s a journey toward equality. That’s what the true meaning is, finding men and women as equals because whatever a man can do, we’re proving we can do as well.” Master Sgt. Scott Levesque, 628th Communications Squadron Plans & Resources Flight superintendent, sees WHM as an opportunity to recognize significant contributions women have
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Senior Airman Danielle Redman, 628th Comptrollers Squadron finance specialist, secures the flag as it is lowered during a Women’s History Month Retreat March 8, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Redman and several other Airmen from JB Charleston participated in the ceremony.
made to society. Levesque feels women’s contributions are so profound because of how far society has come in a relatively short amount of time. For this reason, he has organized a luncheon to celebrate these achievements. The luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., March 25, 2013, at the
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Justice Files released for January, February By Airman 1st Class Kendra Humes 628th Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate
Members of Joint Base Charleston received the following non-judicial punishments under Article 15 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice during the months of January and February, 2013. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds that a military member committed the charged offenses, the commander then determines the member's punishment based on the severity of the offenses, the circumstances surrounding the offense, previous misconduct and any matters in mitigation or extenuation presented by the member.
628th Air Base Wing An airman first class from the 628th Security Forces Squadron received an Article 15 with one specification in violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, failure to obey a lawful order, by leaving the member's room while on 24-hour quarters after being instructed not to leave unless the member were going to the dining facility or the medical clinic. The member's punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman, 10 days extra duty suspended, 10 days restriction to the limits of JB Charleston and a reprimand. • An airman first class from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron received an Article 15 with one specification in violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, having an unauthorized guest in the member's dorm room, and one specification, in violation of Article 112a of the UCMJ, wrongful use of a controlled substance. The member's punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman basic, with reduction below airman suspended, forfeiture of $758 pay per month for two months suspended, 30 days restriction to the limits of JB Charleston, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand. • An airman from the 628th SFS received an Article 15 with one specification in violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, for failure to obey a lawful gen-
eral regulation by wrongfully using an over-the-counter medication, contrary to the medication's intended medical purpose or the prescribed dosage, and one specification, in violation of Article 134 of the UCMJ, for contributing to the delinquency of a minor by providing alcohol to someone under the legal drinking age of 21 years old. The member's punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman basic, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.
437th Airlift Wing A staff sergeant from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron received an Article 15 with one specification in violation of Article 107 of the UCMJ, for signing a false official statement. The member's punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of senior airman suspended, forfeiture of $1,201 pay per month for two months suspended and a reprimand. • An airman first class from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 with one specification in violation of Article 86 of the UCMJ, for failure to go at the time prescribed to the member's appointed place of duty, and two specifications in violation of Article 134, for consuming alcohol under the legal drinking age of 21. The member's punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman basic with reduction below airman suspended, forfeiture of $835 pay per month for two months suspended, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand. • An airman first class from the 437th APS received an Article 15 with two specifications in violation of Article 108 of the UCMJ, for willfully damaging military property, and one specification in violation of Article 134 of the UCMJ, for consuming alcohol under the legal drinking age of 21. The member's punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman basic with reduction below airman suspended, forfeiture of $745 pay per month for two months suspended, 10 days extra duty suspended and a reprimand. • A senior airman from the 437th AMXS received an Article 15 with one specification, in violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, for failure to obey a law-
ful order by wrongfully using an official government provided vehicle for unofficial personal use. The member's punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman first class suspended, forfeiture of $990 pay per month for two months suspended, 14 days extra duty and a reprimand. • A technical sergeant from the 437th AMXS received an Article 15 with one specification in violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, for being derelict in the performance of the member's duties by willfully failing to refrain from using the member's government travel card for official use only. The member's punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of staff sergeant suspended, forfeiture of $1,532 pay per month for two months, that portion of the forfeitures in excess of $100 pay per month for one month suspended and a reprimand. • A master sergeant from the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron received an Article 15 with one specification, in violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, for being derelict in the performance of the member's duties by negligently allowing a staff sergeant to take leave without following the proper leave procedures. The member's punishment consisted of forfeiture of $750 pay per month for two months and a reprimand. • A staff sergeant from the 437th Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 with one specification in violation of Article 134 of the UCMJ, for wrongfully soliciting a staff sergeant to enter a false fitness assessment score in the Air Force Fitness Management System for the member. The member's punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of senior airman suspended, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.
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373rd Training Squadron An airman basic from the 373rd Training Squadron received an Article 15 with one specification, in violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, for possessing and consuming alcohol in their dormitory. The member's punishment consisted of forfeiture of $347 pay, 14 days restriction to the limits of JB Charleston suspended, seven days extra duty and a reprimand.
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Airman 1st Class Nicholas McKinney, 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems apprentice, looks up from the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III fuel tank during a routine training exercise March 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Fuel System Repair Airmen maintain the fuel cells and tanks by removing, repairing and installing the cells and tanks. The Airmen also clean the cells and tanks, inspect for corrosion, cell deterioration, fungus and foreign objects.
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"If you get claustrophobic or are scared of the dark, this may not be the job for you," said Gordon. "But after wriggling through fuel tanks for years, you can definitely get used to it. In all my years in the career, I haven't been involved in, or witnessed a serious accident. But, that doesn't mean we shouldn't prepare for one." Airmen work jointly with the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office and 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department to overcome even the most unlikely situations and to maintain their professional training and knowledge. The last safety exercise was held March 7, 2013, at JB Charleston - Air Base, and involved a practice scenario of an unconscious Airman stuck in a fuel cell. Fuel Systems Repair Airmen were evaluated on their understanding and handling of the situation, contacting the fire department and having an overall grasp on how to deal with the life or death situation. "The training exercise is primarily for the first responders," said Swindle. "But, their response is what will save the life of one of our own, so it's safe to say we have a lot riding on their success." Crawling through fuel cells can often leave Airmen dirty and smelling of jet fuel, but for the Airmen in the 437th Fuel Systems Repair Shop, it's just a tough job that someone has to do. "The rewards of the job are simple," said Gordon. "We play a vital role in keeping the planes in the sky. For me, that makes it worth it. Our hard work is directly shown in the success of the mission every day."
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Airman 1st Class Nicholas McKinney finishes suiting up in Technical Sgt. Sam Gordon (center), 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems secsafety gear before descending inside a C-17 Globemaster III tion chief, gives direction to Senior Airman Brett Jones (left), 437th MXS aircraft fuel systems fuel tank March 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, journeyman and Airman 1st Class Nicholas McKinney moments before a training exercise S.C. March 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.
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Air Force Services aims for healthier Airmen
By Senior Airman George Goslin Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
In the midst of budget cuts and lower funding for all military branches, every unit is looking for ways to reduce spending. The Air Force Services Agency took a different approach to reducing the cost of spending for Airmen - keeping them healthy. The AFSVA has implemented a “Go for Green” campaign aimed at helping Airmen become healthier and make better choices when it comes to eating right. By eating healthier, Airmen will be able to perform better during physical training and could have reduced medical issues associated with unhealthy eating habits, potentially reducing costs to the Air Force in medical and training costs, according to Master Sgt. Wesley Tuson, 628th Force Support Squadron food service section chief. The program encourages Airmen to eat better by showing them the differences between healthy and unhealthy foods, and the potential impact their eating choices can have on their
overall health. “For almost two years, the AFSVA has been working towards streamlining this new program and marketing it towards the customers at the dining facilities at various bases,” said Tuson. “From balloons, posters and signs, the dining facilities will be advertising this new program to entice Airmen to pay attention to what they put in their bodies.” The new system provides a more visual understanding of the categories certain foods fall under. The first category is green, the high performance category which includes the healthiest foods an Airman can eat, like fruits and vegetables and healthier meals. The second category, yellow, contains foods that provide
moderate performance and includes the middle ground for food between healthy and unhealthy. Foods in this category may not necessarily be unhealthy for you, but they may hurt your performance. The third and final category, red, contains foods that limit performance and consists of the least healthy foods containing the least amount of nutritional benefit. “We have the color-coded system to enable our Airmen to help make better choices about what they put in their bodies on a daily basis,” Tuson said. “You can eat the food listed under the red category. It won’t kill you, but if you eat something like tacos every day and expect to go out and do great on your PT test, you probably won’t do very well.” The program will be implemented Air Force wide and will ultimately help create healthier Airmen ready for whatever the mission demands. Coupled with advanced PT, the program should reduce the amount of less healthy foods Airmen consume and save the Air Force the costs associated with dietary related health and fitness issues.
JB Charleston town hall meetings address sequestration, civilian furlough Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Joint Base leadership held four town hall meetings March 6, 2013, in regards to the potential of a civilian work force furlough at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. These meetings took place at both the Air Base and Weapons Station and gave audience members a chance to hear the latest guidance and ask questions.
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Sally Simmons, 628th Force Support Squadron Civilian Personnel Chief, answers questions about sequestration and furloughs and how they might affect Joint Base Charleston civilian employees March 6, 2013, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. There were four town hall meetings available to JB Charleston civilians so they could learn about the policies and effects the furlough may have on their jobs.
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Joint Base Charleston’s ‘Doctor Metal’
Staff Sgt. John Price, 437th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, uses various dyes, ultraviolet lights and X-rays to inspect aircraft parts without causing any damage to the parts. The 437th MXS NDI shop inspects metal objects ranging from nuts and bolts, to large hooks and sheets of metal.
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Staff Sgt. John Price, 437th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, sprays dye on a horseshoe shaped collar March 8, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. After the dye dries, the part is placed under ultraviolet lights to reveal cracks or flaws in the metal. The inspection process can take up to an hour for each part, and also includes three separate chemical baths and a drying machine. Staff Sgt. John Price, 437th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, inspects a horseshoe shaped collar under ultraviolet lights March 8, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.
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437th Airlift Wing “Hard Chargers” honored
By 1st Lt. Adrianne Schilling 437th Aerial Port Squadron cargo flight commander
Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Group celebrated the second annual Mission Generation Awards ceremony, honoring the group’s “Hard Chargers” March 8, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Hard Charger award is presented to the best of the best, and salutes the dedicated personnel whose passion for their job defines who they are and inspires others. This award is different than many other traditional awards because it is peer-nominated. The Hard Charger is awarded to a mission generator, someone who always goes above and beyond in their primary duties, as well as assisting others in order to accomplish the mission. “This peer-nominated award gave us an opportunity to recognize our Airmen who do their jobs extremely well. They go above and beyond, but may not get the credit and accolades through formal award programs,” said Col. Dennis Dabney, 437th Maintenance Group commander. “We count on our hard-chargers every day, so it's important to let them know how much we appreciate them.” The ceremony, like the award, is not typical of other military recognition ceremonies. It begins with fun and games, catered food and is interspersed with videos highlighting each squadron. The award winners include:
437th Maintenance Operations Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Marcus Parker Tech. Sgt. Dave Warner Staff Sgt. Brandon Shaffer Staff Sgt. Jimmy Curtis
437th Aerial Port Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Frank Douglass Tech. Sgt. Jason Grasty Tech. Sgt. Jason Grasty Staff Sgt. Brandon Delorme Staff Sgt. Vern Manis Airman 1st Class Manuel Espino Senior Airman Luis Rivera Virgil Parks Dominick Ward
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Col. Dennis Dabney (back row, left) and the 437th Maintenance Group Hard Chargers: (Back row left to right) Tech. Sgt. Marcus Parker, Tech. Sgt. Dave Warner, Staff Sgt. Brandon DeLorme, Tech. Sgt. Jason Grasty, Virgil Parks, Dominick Ward, Senior Airman Ellen Gruesen, Staff Sgt. Brandon Shaffer, Chief Master Sgt. Steve Windorf. Bottom: Staff Sgt. Jimmy Curtis, Staff Sgt. Michael Willis, Airman 1st Class Skyler Woolery-Ayers, Senior Airman Luis Rivera, Tech Sgt. Frank Douglass, Airman 1st Class Manuel Espino, Tech Sgt. Lewis Barkley, Staff Sgt. Scotty Simpson
437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Lewis Barkley Tech. Sgt. Joe Bell Tech. Sgt. Leroy Coombes Tech. Sgt. Brian Parmerter Staff Sgt. Michael Hazy Staff Sgt. Scotty Simpson Staff Sgt. Michael Willis Airman 1st Class Richard LaForge Airman 1st Class Benjamin Hoag Airman 1st Class Alexander Von Vienken Airman 1st Class John Pate Senior Airman Justin Ballard Senior Airman Mason Green James Lorik, Rodney Wideman
437th Maintenance Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Samuel Seiders Staff Sgt. Andrew Butler Staff Sgt. David Novak Staff Sgt. Michael Swingle Senior Airman Vincent Chapman Senior Airman Adam Frazier Senior Airman Ellen Gruesen Airman 1st Class Skyler Woolery-Ayers Jermaine Pryor Tiffany Gamble
Congratulation to all award winners and nominees and thanks to each squadron’s Booster Club and the Company Grade Officers Council for supporting the event and a special thanks to everyone who helped make the event such a success.
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Army Wives films at JB Charleston A member of the Army Wives television crew films a C-17 Globemaster III as it taxis on the tarmac before departure Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston Air Base, S.C. Army Wives tells the story of four women and one man who are brought together by their common bond - they all have military spouses. The series is based on the book "Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives" by Tanya Biank and is produced by ABC Television Studio and The Mark Gordon Company, an airs on the Lifetime Network.
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Film crew members of the Army Wives television show brief Airmen on their role as “extras” in an upcoming scene Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The roles of the Airmen, from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, helped contribute to the realism of the scene.
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The crew of the Army Wives television show prepare to shoot a scene during an on-location filming session Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. A photographer for the Army Wives television crew photographs Capt. Matt Van Osterom,16th Airlift Squadron pilot, during a break in filming Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.
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Lt. Col. Francisco Hamm, Air Force Entertainment Liaison Office director, and Master Sgt. Eric Ragan, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, work with an Army Wives film crew member to help accurately portray the Air Force during an on-location filming session Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The crew of the Army Wives television show films their last scene during an on-location filming session Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.
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Actress Brooke Shields rehearses a scene where she performs pre-flight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III during an onlocation filming session Feb. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.
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437th AMXS performs 180-day Home Station Check
Members of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron reinstall the rail for the aerial delivery system during a 180-day Home Station Check March 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston Air Base, S.C. Home Station Checks are conducted to inspect the C-17s and complete any needed maintenance as necessary.
Airman 1st Class Joseph Roshan, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, discusses jet engine maintenance techniques with members of the Indian Air Force during a Home Station Check March 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Indian Air Force maintainers visited JB Charleston to become more familiar with the parts and components of their own C-17 Globemaster IIIs.
Airman 1st Class Jacob Enfinger and Senior Airman Ekaterina Morrissette, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, install a seal on a C-17 Globemaster III hatch during a 180-day Home Station Check March 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. A C-17A Globemaster III undergoes a Home Station Check March 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.
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Master Sgt. Mark Cornell, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron element chief, performs maintenance on a jet engine during a 180-day Home Station Check March 11, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.
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Story and photo by Staff Sgt. William O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
A joint team of more than 100 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen recently conducted an ammunition load of the Military Sea Lift Command ship, United States Naval Ship SACAGAWEA, in preparation for distribution to key points across the globe. “USNS SACAGAWEA, designated as a multi-commodity ship, is used to support the Marine Corps in their maritime mission,” said CDR Charles Phillip, Commander, Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston. “When this ship is fully loaded, it will leave here and be stationed in a strategic location of the Marine Corps’ choice.” The joint team was able to gel so quickly, they completed the mission more than a week ahead of schedule. "This is a class act here, and speaks real well to the planning and effort that went into this," said Phillip. "If it wasn't for the proficient team we have here, this wouldn't have happened in a week's time." Although the team’s efforts were able to cut the load time in half, for safety reasons, during the loading process, several base access points were closed. By closing these areas, the team was able to safely and smoothly get the ship moored, load it and get it underway without putting the team or any members of the base at undue risk. “It affects base personnel from an explosives safety perspective. When you have an ammunition cargo ship on the pier with ordnance present, it restricts certain areas of the base to mission-essential personnel only,” said Phillip. Before the ship could be loaded with almost 2,000 pallets of ammunition, an 11-man team of Marines led by Chief Warrant Officer Shawn Fouchi, Joint Base Charleston Marine Corps liaison officer, performed quality assurance checks on all of the items being loaded onto the vessel. “My detachment serves a QA function, making sure everything is in the right place at the right time in the right quantity,” said Fouchi. “Prior to the load, we inspect every item, while still inside the munitions compound, to make sure the condition is up to par. We’ve also been liaising between the joint base and the Marine Corps.” While the munitions were loaded, a team of Coast Guardsmen secured the portion of the Cooper River that passes through the joint base, ensuring no other vessels were able to get to the ship. This was done by having harbor security boats strategically posted along the river.
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“We also have the U. S. Coast Guard providing water-borne security services during this evolution, so they’ve been integral to the success of this operation,” said Phillip. An evolution like this, Phillip believes, shows JB Charleston’s diverse mission capabilities, as well as the unique skills of base personnel. "Joint Base Charleston, being a primary logistics hub on the East coast, is multi-modal with air lift, rail, commercial truck and sea lift,” explained Phillip. “This is just another way to exercise the sea lift capability of Charleston.” Phillip said JB Charleston is capable of doing missions similar to this one on a more frequent basis. “I’m hoping and looking forward to being able to do more missions like this because I think Charleston has tremendous capability for the Department of Defense and if we could get more of this type of work here, we would welcome it,” said Phillip.
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WASHINGTON – Federal civilian employees could see their Thrift Savings Plan contributions reduced if furloughs take effect. The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve. “Employees who have selected their TSP contribution to be a percentage of their pay will see smaller contributions during the furlough period due to their reduced pay,” said Navy Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde, a Defense Department spokeswoman. For example, an employee who earns $1,000 of basic pay every two-week pay period and contributes 10 percent of it to the TSP would make a $100 TSP contribution during a normal pay period. However, if the employee is furloughed for two days per pay period, his or her basic pay would decrease to $800. As a result, the TSP contribution would be $80 per pay period. Employees who contribute a set dollar amount won’t see that amount change with a reduction in pay, Hull-Ryde said. For this reason, now is a good time to review TSP contribution amounts to see if they are appropriate, Thrift Savings Plan officials said. Basic pay reductions also will affect the matching funds contributed by the Defense Department and other agencies. According to a Thrift Savings Plan news release, any reduction in pay will proportionally decrease the matching funds contribution, regardless of whether employees contribute a percentage of their pay or a set dollar amount. The furloughs may cause financial hardship for some employees, and in those cases they may consider making a hardship withdrawal from their TSP fund. Such withdrawals have several restrictions: – If you take a hardship withdrawal, you will not be able to make any TSP contributions for six months after having received your funds. – You may withdraw only your contributions and the earnings associated with them, and the total amount cannot exceed your financial hardship. – You must pay income tax on the taxable portion of any withdrawal, and you may also be subject to a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty tax. – If you are a Federal Employees Retirement System participant, you will not receive agency matching contributions. – A hardship withdrawal cannot be repaid, so your TSP account is permanently reduced by the amount of your withdrawal. A better option may be taking a loan against your TSP, officials said. Loans can be repaid – plus interest – but the account continues to accrue earnings even as the loan is paid back. TSP officials recommend that employees think carefully before decreasing or stopping their traditional TSP contributions. Those contributions are subtracted from pre-tax income, and terminating the contributions could increase income tax liability. Roth TSP contributions are subtracted from employees’ after-tax income, and changes will not affect tax liability.
A crane lifts a pallet of ammunition onto the Military Sea Lift Command ship USNS SACAGAWEA, for distribution to key points across the globe, recently at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The team, comprised of Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and civilians, loaded the vessel with about 2,000 pallets of ammunition.
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/ Transition Assistance Program GPS Workshops: The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base TAP GPS Workshop target audience will alternate between separatees and retirees; i.e., March will be for retirees and April will be for separatees. For your convenience, JB Charleston - Weapons Station will offer the TAP GPS Workshop to alternating target audiences; i.e., March will be for separatees; April will be for retirees.
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March 19 / A "Making Sense of the Thrift Savings Plan, Civilian and Military" class will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Simplified language to help novice investors understand the purpose of the TSP, whether it's a good choice, strategies to use when investing in the TSP, and more.
March 20 / A "Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base" class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston - Air Base for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newlyarrived spouses, connect with your unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry.
March 21 / A "Ready, Set, Parent!" class will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This course provides useful tips for expectant parents, while helping them to understand the importance of budgeting for their new addition. Additionally, parents receive a free bundle for each expected baby.
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March 20 - 21 / A Pre-Separation Counseling class is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. March 20 - 21, 2013. This class is a pre-requisite to the Transition Assistance Program.
March 21 / A "7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families" workshop (Habit 2: "Begin with the end in mind") is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 21, 2013. This workshop is an engaging, familystrengthening program based on Stephen Covey's Number 1 best seller "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families."
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South Carolina Guard leaders visit Colombian partners By Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago and Air Force Lt. Col. Jim St. Clair South Carolina Air National Guard Joint Force Headquarters
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Adjutant General Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr. led a team of 10 soldiers and airmen to Bogotá, Colombia, Feb. 19-22 for the latest engagement of the newly formed State Partnership Program between South Carolina and the Republic of Colombia. The South Carolina National Guardsmen, who train for and support humanitarian assistance and relief operations, met with their military counterparts and with the Colombian national police. Together they conducted a subject-matter expert exchange of shared capabilities, experiences and lessons learned, with the goal of improved humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response in both countries. South Carolina and Colombia formally established their SNOW PATROL U.S. Marines and Japan Ground SelfDefense Forces move in on an enemy position together during the final comprehensive bilateral force-on-force training evolution during Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the HokkaidoDai Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, March 3, 2013. The training began with the Marines and JGSDF patrolling separately on foot and by mechanized vehicles to reach a temporary position and setup a hasty defense.
bilateral relationship during a ceremony held in Columbia, S.C., last July. The State Partnership Program is a joint venture of equal partners and shared responsibilities in addressing transnational concerns. During the visit, Livingston met with Colombia's Minister of Defense Juan Carlos Pinzón to discuss the strategic direction of the partnership. "In my discussions with Pinzón, they were not only about current operations but also the strategic vision of the partnership as the Colombians transition from a wartime to a peacetime military," Livingston said. This visit was the third of five engagements between the two partners planned for fiscal year 2013. Colombia is interested in improving its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities with the support of the South Carolina National Guard. With Colombian forces getting closer to achieving long-term security goals in their country, their focus is shifting to humanitarian assistance missions as they work to improve the lives of Colombian citizens.
"The professional dialogue on military support to civil authorities during a natural disaster was very informative and facilitated learning from all parties," said Army Col. Ken Rosado, joint operations officer for the South Carolina National Guard. "We face many of the same types of potential natural disasters, and it was very beneficial to exchange ideas and discuss common challenges." Summing up the trip, Air Force Lt. Col. Butch Bowers, an Air Guard judge advocate general officer said, "It was a great opportunity for our team to share our knowledge and experience with our state partners in Colombia. On a personal level, I appreciated the opportunity to work with the leadership of the Colombian army and air force on the establishment of a legal framework in military disaster relief missions." South Carolina's State Partnership Program coordinator, Maj. David King said the engagement “was a huge move forward with Colombia. It let us engage at a very high level with the Colombians and allowed us to share our vision of the partnership with the Colombian leadership."
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HANGAR BAY HORNET - U.S. Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, March 11, 2013. The Stennis Carrier Strike Group is conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. The hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 97.
U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston
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NIGHT FLIGHTLINE - U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots await take off for a night mission during exercise Red Flag 13-3 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 25, 2012. The pilots are assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron.
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Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean
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Loaded, clean, Leather,power powerpackage, package,xtra xtraclean clean Loaded,xtra xtra clean,must mustsee see Nissan Leather, Maxima Tundra 2011 Toyota $$ $ Auto, loaded, sunroof, $ extra clean Dbl cab, V8, loaded, extra clean 4x4 $ $
V6, V6,auto, auto,like likenew new 2009
06 SuzukiGrand GrandVitara VitaraSport Sport 06Suzuki
$$ Auto, sunroof, one owner
9,995 9,995
9,995 9,995
9,995 9,995
$$
$$
$$
$$
08 08Suzuki SuzukiGrand GrandVitara Vitara
Auto, Auto,like likenew, new,save savebig! big!
$$
14,995 14,995
Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner
$$
14,995 14,995
$$
14,995 14,995
2011 BMW 320 8i 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2012 Ford Flex Loaded, auto, low mles, like new Ext. cab, V6, auto, only 14k miles Leather, loaded 06 Nissan Murano 09 Mercury Milan 08 06 09 Nissan Murano Mercury Milan Chrysler Sebring Conv. Ltd 08 08Mazda MazdaCX-7 CX-7 08 Chrysler Sebring Conv. Ltd $ $ $
23,995
Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,like likenew new
$$
15,995 15,995
10 10Dodge DodgeJourney Journey
V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded, loaded,better betterthan thannew new 23,995 Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean 23,995 $$ $$
Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,sunroof, sunroof,xtra xtraclean clean
$$
15,995 15,995
15,995 15,995
10 10Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS
$$ Honda Odyssey EX-L 2010 $$
16,995 16,995
10 10Toyota ToyotaCamry CamryLELE
$$ 2012 Toyota Avalon
08 08GMC GMCCanyon CanyonSLT SLT
$$ Silverado LT 2012 Chevy 16,995 17,995 16,995 17,995 17,995 17,995 17,995 Leather, moonroof, one owner 17,995 Leather, moonroof, loaded V8, only 6k miles, extended cab Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,SAVE SAVEBIG BIG
24,995
$
10 10Ford FordE350 E350Van Van
12-passenger, 12-passenger,XLT XLTpkg, pkg,loaded loaded
$$
18,995 18,995
10 10Honda HondaAccord Accord Only Only3k3kmiles, miles,auto, auto,like likenew new
21,995 21,995
24,995
07 07Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab XLT XLTpkg, pkg,V8, V8,auto auto
19,995 19,995
27,995
Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,priced pricedtotosell sell
$
$$
2013 Chevy Camaro Convertible Auto, loaded, like new $
$$
Leather, Leather,full fullpower power
10 10Ford FordEscape EscapeXLT XLT V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded loaded
Auto, Auto,3rd 3rdseat, seat,xtra xtraclean clean
21,995 21,995
07 07VW VWTouareg Touareg
Loaded, Loaded,must mustsee, see,priced pricedtotosell sell
19,995 19,995
27,995
08 08Nissan NissanPathfinder Pathfinder
26,995
$
$$
2010 Lexus IS250 Loaded, only 30k miles $
$$
Crew CrewCab CabZ85 Z85
$$
19,995 19,995
2012 Ford Explorer XLT Loaded, like new $
10 10Jeep JeepGrand GrandCherokee Cherokee
28,995
10 10Chevy ChevyCamaro CamaroLTLT
4x4, 4x4,loaded, loaded,priced pricedtotogo! go!
$$
21,995 21,995
Auto, Auto,xtra xtraclean clean
$$
22,995 22,995
MSRP MSRP$34,000. $34,000.Includes Includes$4500 $4500Rebate Rebate$1,000 $1,000FMC FMCdealer, dealer, $500 $500military militaryrebate, rebate,$2000 $2000cash/trade, cash/trade,$1,000 $1,000trade tradeasst. asst.
2007 Ford Edge SEL Leather, chrome wheels, 1 owner $
2010 Honda Accord LX Auto, loaded, extra clean $
15,995
14,995
00 00Ford FordF150 F150Ext ExtCab Cab
Auto, Auto,very verylow lowmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean
$$
$$
14,995
00 SaturnSL1 SL1 00Saturn
Auto, Auto,air, air,xtra xtraclean clean
Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,must mustsee see
2007 Toyota Camry XLE Sunroof, extra clean, auto, leather $
23,859
$$
MSRP MSRP$22,995. $22,995.Incldues Incldues$2000 $2000rebate, rebate,$500 $500 Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade
2011 Chysler 200 Auto, loaded, 1 owner, only 15k mi $
13,995
6 spd., loaded, 1 owner, like new Starting Startingat at Leather, loaded $ $
Auto, Auto,cruise/tilt, cruise/tilt,air, air,power powerpackage, package, AM/FM/CD, AM/FM/CD,Mykey Mykey&&much muchmore. more. 2007 Toyota RAV4 4x4 Auto, extra clean, one owner $
12,995
16,995
$$
Auto, Auto,air, air,power powerpackage, package, tilt, tilt,Mykey Mykey&&much muchmore. more.
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT V8, 4x4, auto, like new $
9,995
13,870
Auto, Auto,air, air,AM/FM/CD/MP3, AM/FM/CD/MP3,power power package, package,tire tirepressure pressuremonitor monitor &&much muchmore. more.
Air AirConditioning, Conditioning,tilt tiltsteering steeringwheel, wheel,power power doorlocks/remote doorlocks/remotekeyless, keyless,ABS ABSbrakes brakes
NEW NEW 2011 2011 FORD FORD FUSION FUSION SS
2004 Honda Odyssey EX Leather, moonroof, DVD $
$$
05 05Suzuki SuzukiVerona Verona Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,low lowmiles miles
07 07Chrysler ChryslerPT PTCruiser Cruiser
02 02Mazda MazdaMillennia Millennia Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,only only50k 50kmiles miles
$$
7,995 7,995
6,995 6,995
2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 Moonroof, HEMI, leather, 30k mi $
17,995
02 02Acura AcuraMDX MDX
2010 Toyota Prius Auto, extra clean, low miles $
7,995 7,995
2012 Nissan Altima Coupe Auto, loaded, low miles $
06 06Honda HondaAccord AccordEX-L EX-L 18,995 05 FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab 18,995 05Ford Loaded, Loaded,leather, leather,moonroof moonroof V8, V8,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean
$$
10,995 10,995
Auto, xtra Auto,2008 xtraclean cleanFord
04 04Chevy ChevySilverado Silverado2500 2500HD HDLS LS
12,995 12,995
13,995 13,995
06 06Cadillac CadillacCTS CTS
10 10Toyota ToyotaTacoma Tacoma
Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,must mustsee see
Auto, Auto,air, air,only only10k 10kmiles, miles,like likenew new
$$
14,995 14,995
14,995 14,995
2011 GMC Serria SL Crew cab, V8, auto, one owner 05 05 FordMustang MustangRoush Roush $Ford Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean 23,995
07 NissanQuest Quest 07Nissan
$$ Chevy Silverado LTZ $$ 2010
07 FordEdge EdgeSE SE 07Ford
13,995 13,995
2011 Ford Mustang GT Premium package, 6 spd, loaded $
23,995
07 07Mazda MazdaRX8 RX8Coupe Coupe
07 07Toyota ToyotaCamry Camry
6spd, 6spd,loaded, loaded,one oneowner owner
Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,28k 28kmiles miles
$$
15,995 15,995
$$
15,995 15,995
2013 Ford Edge SEL Loaded, Factory Warrant 07 JeepWrangler WranglerXX $ 07Jeep 06 06Pontiac PontiacSolstice Solstice
16,995 16,995
16,995 16,995
10 DodgeGrand GrandCaravan CaravanSXT SXT 10Dodge
$ 2012 Infiniti $ G37
Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,low lowmiles miles
26,995
$$
Auto, Auto,air, air,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean 24,995 23,995 Only Only21k 21kmiles, miles,loaded, loaded,11owner owner $$ $$
Auto, Auto,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean
16,995 16,995
Power Powerside sidedoors, doors,loaded loaded
Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean
13,995 13,995
2011 GMC Sierra Crewcab V8, auto, one owner
08 08Honda Honda CRV $CRV
$$
16,995 16,995
06 VWBeetle BeetleConvertible Convertible 06VW
Only Only28k 28kmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean
22,995
22,995
12,995 12,995
$$
2011 Nissan Maxima Loaded, only 8k miles $
2011 Chevy Silverado LT Extended cab V8, auto, loaded $
$$
20,995
12,995 12,995
07 07MINI MINICooper Cooper
Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,xtra xtraclean clean
$$
13,995 13,995
05 05Lincoln LincolnTown TownCar CarSignature SignatureLtd Ltd
05 ToyotaSienna SiennaLE LE 05Toyota
08 08Ford FordEscape Escape
06 06VW VWPassat Passat
Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,like likenew new
10,995 10,995
10,995 10,995
20,995
12,995 12,995
$$
$$
$$
like garage Loaded, xtra Moonroof,lthr, lthr, likenew, new, garagekept kept Loaded, xtraclean, clean,11owner owner Honda CRV EX 2010 Moonroof, Mustang GT $$ Leather, moonroof, one owner California pkg, loaded,$1$ owner $ $
Auto, Auto,xtra xtraclean, clean,one oneowner owner Toyota Tacoma 2011 $$ $$ 4x4, only 12k miles $
$$
7,995 7,995
$$
Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean
10,995 10,995
20,995
08 SuzukiReno Reno 08Suzuki
Low Lowmiles, miles,one oneowner owner
$$
05 05Chrysler ChryslerCrossfire CrossfireLtd Ltd
Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean
05 05Dodge DodgeRam Ram1500 1500SLT SLT
16,995
Touring, Touring,auto, auto,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean
$$
$$
2008 Chevy Silverado LT V8, loaded, 1 owner, extended cab $
08 FordExplorer ExplorerXLT XLT 08Ford
$$ Ridgeline 2012 Honda
Captain Captainseats, seats,dual dualpower powerdoors, doors,loaded loaded
27,995
3rd 3rdseat, seat,11owner owner
27,995
18,995 18,995 18,995 18,995 18,995 18,995 18,995 18,995 4x4, crew cab, sunroof, leather Leather, moonroof, like new Loaded, 4x4, 1 owner, low miles $
10 10Ford FordMustang MustangConvertible Convertible
$
06 06Dodge DodgeRam Ram2500 2500Crew CrewCab Cab 4x4, 4x4,only only34k 34kmiles, miles,like likenew new
Auto, Auto,Extra ExtraClean, Clean,11Owner Owner
$$
20,995 20,995
$$
19,995 19,995
10 10Nissan NissanMaxima Maxima3.5 3.5
09 09Ford FordF150 F150Super SuperCab Cab
Moonroof, Moonroof,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean
XLT, XLT,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean
$$
22,995 22,995
22,995 22,995
09 09Honda HondaAccord AccordEX EX
Auto, Auto,V8, V8,only only12K 12Kmiles miles
Loaded, Loaded,11owner owner
$$
$$
20,995 20,995
28,995
28,995
$$
09 09Nissan NissanTitan TitanCrew CrewCab Cab
2009 Mercedes ML 350 4matic, like new, loaded $
2012 Dodge Charger R/T Leather, loaded, Nav., extra clean $
$
20,995 20,995
2011 BMW 328 IX V6, leather, moonroof, loaded $
28,995
08 08Wrangler WranglerUnlimited UnlimitedSahara Sahara
08 08GMC GMCSierra Sierra1500 1500Crew CrewCab Cab
4x4, 4x4,Auto, Auto,hardtop, hardtop,must mustsee see
4X4, 4X4,Loaded, Loaded,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean
$$
24,995 24,995
$$
24,995 24,995
2012 Toyota Tacoma Dbl cab 2011 Toyota 4Runner Sport 2010 Nismo 370Z 2011 Ford F150 Platinum 2013 Chevy Suburban LT 2011 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson V6, 4x4 loaded, V6, loaded, extra clean Loaded, 16K mi,08 showroom cond. Navigation, moonroof, Leather, 10 SEL 10 07 LTLT leather 11 LTLT moonroof 07 10 MKS 10Ford FordFlex Flex SEL 8k miles 10Lincoln LincolnMKZ MKZ 07Chevy ChevyAvalanche Avalanche 11Chevy ChevyCamaro Camaro 07Dodge DodgeRam Ram2500 2500Laramie Laramie 10Lincoln Lincoln MKS 08 EX-L LR3 08Honda HondaPilot Pilot EX-L 08Land LandRover Rover LR3 4x4, Nav., moonroof, one owner Loaded, moonroof, lthr, 1 owner, xtra clean New tires, loaded, priced to steal! Loaded, moonroof, lthr, 1 owner, xtra clean New tires, loaded, priced to steal! Leather, loaded, xtra clean Loaded, factory warranty, like new Leather, only 14k miles Sunroof, only 400 miles Mega Cab, only 19k mi, 1 Dual Leather, Loaded, factory warranty, like new Sunroof, only Mega Cab, only 19k mi, 1owner owner Dualmoonroof, moonroof,loaded, loaded,only only16k 16kmimi $ loaded, xtra clean $ $ $Leather, only 14k miles $400 miles 14k miles. Call for a price!
29,995 24,995 24,995
$$
$$ $$ 30,995 25,995 24,995 25,995 25,995 31,995 24,995 25,995
$$
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38,995 26,995 26,995
$$ 39,995 26,995 27,995 26,995 27,995
$$
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$$
$ $ 843-873-3550 843-873-3550 843-873-3550 9700 9700 DORCHESTER RD. NEXT TO WALMART 9700 DORCHESTER DORCHESTER RD. RD. ••• NEXT NEXT TO TO WALMART WALMART Sales: M-F 8:30AM 8PM Sat 8:30AM 7PM Sales: Sales: M-F M-F 8:30AM 8:30AM --- 8PM 8PM ••• Sat Sat 8:30AM 8:30AM --- 7PM 7PM Service: M-F 7AM 6PM Sat 8AM 3PM Service: Service: M-F M-F 7AM 7AM --- 6PM 6PM ••• Sat Sat 8AM 8AM --- 3PM 3PM
$$
29,995 29,995
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