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March 16, 2018

Keeping four legged friends at their full pawtential

HISTORY

Celebrating Women’s History Day See page 3

RETIREMENT

Military Working Dogs step down from duty See page 7

GOOD BAD GUYS SPAWAR Red Team and cyber protection See page 9

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U.S. Army Pvt. Aeris Makley, Public Health Activity, Fort Gordon, Ga., animal care specialist, shows compassion to a puppy visiting the Veterinary Clinic here March 9, 2018. The clinic offers routine check-ups, bloodwork, shots, ear and skin treatments and has limited capabilities to perform minor surgeries if needed.

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

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Good health is vital for service members to carry out the daily mission of the military. The same is true for Military Working Dogs. To accomplish their mission of ensuring the security and safety of Joint Base Charleston, they are cared for by the Veterinary Clinic. The clinic here ensures the 628th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dogs are always ready for duty and current on shots and health screenings.

“Whether we are caring for them while they are sick or preventing them from getting sick by catching things early, we are enabling them to continue fulfilling their mission requirements,” said U.S. Army Capt. Chelsi Deaner, Public Health Activity, Fort Gordon, Georgia, veterinarian core officer.

“To keep the base safe from explosives, narcotics or other threats, the dogs' health is imperative.”

Military working dogs are a part of the security team. They have standards which must be met to be fit for duty just like service members. In order for this to happen the veterinary staff focuses on preventative medicine such as vaccines and bloodwork. Because of the length of time it takes for MWDs to be trained to go on missions, having a MWD get sick and be out to get treatment could delay missions.

“It takes so long to ramp up the dogs that are going out on these missions,” said Deaner. “If one MWD is out they might not have another one to replace it, resulting in a mission delay.”

The veterinary clinic works very closely with the 628th Security Forces Squadron to make sure their dogs are in good health. The close proximity between the squadrons makes it easy for immediate access if necessary.

“These services are important to me because it allows our dogs to maintain a healthy, fit lifestyle,” said Staff Sgt. Sean Schoonover, 628th Security Forces U.S. Army Capt. Chelsi Deaner, right, Public Health Activity, Squadron MWD handler. “We get no-notice Fort Gordon, Ga., veterinarian core officer, performs a health missions all the time and need health certifi- screening for Szultan, a military working dog from the 628th Security Forces Squadron March 9, 2018. The Veterinary cates for our dogs to go overseas. Without Clinic here ensures the 628th SFS MWDs are always ready the help of the vet staff, we wouldn’t be able for duty and current on shots and health screenings. to fulfill these mission requirements.”

Military working dogs are not the only animals and safety of food produced throughout the comat the clinic. Active-duty service members and missary and other food facilities at Joint Base retirees are able to bring their personally owned Charleston - Weapons Station.

To ensure the food is up to standards, soldiers animals to the clinic when appointments are available. The clinic offers routine check-ups, blood- from the clinic do a daily walk through at the comwork, shots, ear and skin treatments and has lim- missary and other food facilities around base.

“Any food facility selling to the military has to ited capabilities to perform minor surgeries, if be approved,” said Deaner. “My troops and I go out needed.

Additionally the veterinary clinic has a food and check to make sure the food is safe to consafety mission. The clinic staff inspects the quality sume. It’s food safety and food defense.”

Airmen sharpen ATSO skills during mobility exercise

By Airman 1st Class Allison Payne Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Airmen with the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing wrapped up Exercise Bold Eagle March 2, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Bold Eagle tested JB Charleston’s ability to deploy Airmen at a moment’s notice.

After Airmen were processed and deployed to a simulated location, participants began the Ability to Survive and Operate phase of Bold Eagle. The ATSO portion consisted of refresher Self Aid Buddy Care, Post Attack Reconnaissance, weapons proficiency training and operating in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environment.

“It’s important for our Airmen to take this training knowledge with them throughout their careers,” said Master Sgt. Heather Howell, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency management flight superintendent.

“The skills are needed to survive and operate in a contingent environment, whether there is a CBRN threat or a weapon threat. It’s crucial for Airmen to respond to those threats by executing our training as proficiently as possible.”

Airmen were required to perform their mission essential duties while receiving unforeseen scenario injects, reacting to simulated alarm condition changes and rapidly donning personal protective equipment.

Airman 1st Class Bryan Bass, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution specialist, said his experience operating

in the different scenarios was challenging but gave him perspective.

“We simulated refueling aircraft while in a contaminated area,” said Bass. “We began by getting in position with the aircraft and our equipment. Once in place, we simulated refueling the plane while wearing our Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear. The exercise was for us to practice readiness and being on top of our skills to make the fuels mission possible.”

Howell said she hopes Airmen are able to reflect back on the exercise and continue learning and improving their skills. Master Sgt. Rocky Sasse, 628th LRS wing inspection team member, agreed and found the exercise to be very beneficial.

“We can easily tell people how to do things and write regulations and guides but until you actually do it, you really won’t get it,” said Sasse. “Now that they’re feeling it, touching

Airman 1st Class Bryce Pfalzer, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects a wing of a C-17 Globemaster III in a simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environment as part of mobility exercise Bold Eagle Feb. 28, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal

Airmen listen to an ability to survive and operate training briefing as part of Mobility Exercise Bold Eagle Feb. 28, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The two-phase exercise consisted of a deployment and practical phase where participants and support elements were responsible for simulating the deployment of more than 320 service members, approximately 80 shorttons of cargo and practicing their ATSO skills in various scenarios.

it and going through the motions, they realize how important it is to check their gear beforehand and why they need to follow how a processing line goes.”

Wing leadership was proud of the participants for their performance and effort during this exercise.

“I just want to say ‘hats-off’ to the entire joint base team,” said Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th AW commander. “We couldn’t have done this without the teamwork among the Airmen. The exercise was completed on a compressed timeline and, without the hard work of our Airmen, none of this would have been possible. I hope everyone is able to walk away with a new appreciation of the skillsets we addressed, as well as some innovative ideas for how we could do this even better in the future.”

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U.S. Coast Guard operating out of Charleston

Commentary by U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Mark Gordon Commanding officer, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton

Insight Crime and ABC News, cocaine production in Colombia has reached a record high and the transnational criminal organizations are continuing to develop new tactics to try to keep their profit margins high. As the influence JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Many may be familiar with the and power of these criminal organizations spread, no one in our hemisphere U.S. Coast Guard’s myriad of missions including search and rescue, law is safe from their corrosive effect. Overdose rates are at epidemic levels enforcement, port security, aids to navigation and marine safety -- especially killing more than 60,000 people in the U.S. in 2016. Epidemic murder rates since our boats, small cutters, buoy tenders, and helicopters are always out plague our neighbors in Central America forcing them to flee violence as and about in the Lowcountry. What may be less known is, since the end of rival gangs vie for valuable territory at drug transshipment points. In fiscal 2014, Charleston has been homeport to two National Security Cutters, the year 2016, nearly 46,900 unaccompanied children and more than 70,400 U.S. Coast Guard cutters Hamilton and James. Additionally, in the next few family units from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras were intercepted at years, at least one more cutter will likely call the U.S.-Mexico border.

Charleston home. USCGC Hamilton was the Your Coast Guard is the only U.S. agency first to arrive in Charleston and is the sixth with the unique authorities to pursue criminal cutter to bear the name of the nation’s first organizations on the high seas, far from our Treasury Secretary. Alexander Hamilton was borders. Since commissioning, Hamilton has also the father of the Revenue Marine interdicted approximately 41,580 pounds of Service which would become the nucleus of cocaine valued at $795 million. More importoday’s Coast Guard. tantly, 86 suspected smugglers have been The National Security Cutters, like brought to the U.S. for trial. The Coast Guard Hamilton, are the largest and most technoas a whole apprehended a record 708 suspected logically advanced asset in the Coast smugglers, the majority of which will face Guard’s fleet. Not only are they capable of prosecution in the U.S., and interdicted more performing all of the Coast Guard’s missions than 493,000 lbs. of cocaine in Fiscal Year (except perhaps ice breaking), including 2017. While the work of Hamilton and our national defense, but are typically called U.S. Coast Guard photo partners is critical, it is a team effort focused upon to perform those missions far from our USCGC Hamilton destroys a suspected smuggling vessel as a on taking down networks through the use of homeport. Not seeing Hamilton in our local hazard to navigation following a Feb. 2018 interdiction operation. intelligence based operations and putting waters is not an indication of inactivity. together air tight case packages. Skilled U.S. Quite the contrary, we are doing our work all over the world. A typical prosecutors and investigators leverage our interdictions to bring suspected deployment for Hamilton is 60 to 90 days long and we are gone, on average, drug kingpins to justice. The Coast Guard has reported that, from 2002 to more than half the year - every year.

2011, information obtained from suspects apprehended by the Coast Guard Hamilton and James both supported hurricane response and recovery contributed to the arrest and extradition of more than 75 percent of the then efforts in Florida and Puerto Rico in 2017 and are often deployed to the known drug kingpins.

Eastern Pacific where our primary mission is law enforcement. The EPAC is The more interdictions we make, the more we know about the dangerous an area where transnational criminal organizations and their activities are organizations trying to flood our borders with illicit narcotics. Our efforts more vulnerable and can be targeted far from our shores. lead to more interdictions, extraditions, arrests and prosecutions. The continOn Feb. 17, 2018, Hamilton returned from a 60 day patrol spent mostly in ued pressure on these transnational criminal organizations allows Hamilton the Eastern Pacific and at times in the southern hemisphere. Working with to use intelligence-based targeting to locate, monitor, track and apprehend other Coast Guard crews, Customs and Border Protection aircraft, Navy air- members of these criminal organizations. Our goal today is to find the most craft, DoD units and our foreign partners, Hamilton detained 18 suspected vulnerable points in the network and apply pressure to close these criminal drug smugglers for trial in the U.S. and confiscated 14,000 lbs. of cocaine, enterprises. worth over $188 million. Thanks to the crew of Hamilton (and our families The threat of transnational organized crime is a danger no single ship, we left behind), our shipmates on our sister cutters and our interagency part- agency, country or person can address alone. Hamilton and James represent ners, those drugs did not reach main street America. In addition, the illicit a vast group of dedicated interagency and international partners resolved in a profits can’t be used by the transnational criminal organizations to fund fur- shared purpose to protect those who could be harmed by these dangerous ther expansion of their criminal networks, promote greater corruption, vio- drugs and bring the criminals who smuggle them to justice. lence, or a break down in the rule of law in our partner nations to the south.

Unfortunately, it is a temporary victory. According to multiple reports (U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Anna Ruth, combat systems officer also contributed from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Business Insider, to this commentary.)

Marvel’s Black Panther sets the tone for leaders everywhere Commentary by U.S. Air Force Col. Cherie Roff 315th Mission Support Group Commander

of what we are trying to teach our young leaders. I was also amazed at how quickly the leadership models could be identified and as the movie played out, I am reminded of the discussions we often have on leadership and the examples we desire in our leaders.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – My family and We all desire our leaders to be inspirational and set a vision of I had movie night a couple of weeks ago and as I was an achievable goal greater than themselves. Unfortunately, leaders watching, I was immediately struck by the leadership often fall short only continuing with the status-quo, because they modeling prevalent in the movie. are distracted by the day to day tasks and fires that need to be For years, Air Force Professional Military Education managed. has had leaders watch the movie “Twelve O’Clock High” The courageous leader is the one we admire, the one who faces as a portrayal of leadership examples, as part of the curCol. Cherie Roff bad news without giving up and takes on difficult situations with riculum.

“Twelve O’Clock High,” a World War II depiction of leadership chal- confidence in their people and can reach their goal.

The integrity dilemma is something all leaders face in day to day scelenges, is now dated, and in my opinion, boring and not relevant to our up and coming leaders. I feel, we now have a new, much more exciting movie narios and represents the leader who has to maintain their integrity, even that should be on the PME listing for leadership movies, Marvel’s “Black when it would be easy or convenient not to.

Lastly, no leader wants to be defined as a toxic leader, but some leaders Panther.”

The movie represented the status-quo leader example in the main char- can get caught up in the drive towards the mission objective and they foracter T’Challa/Black Panther. The change agent or courageous leader get about the people behind the mission.

So, I would challenge you as you watch “Black Panther” to look at the example is the love interest Nakia. The integrity dilemma leader is the commanding General Okoye, and the toxic leader is the villain Erik leadership displayed by the characters and determine your path to that inspirational and courageous leader. If you do, we will all cheer as the Killmonger.

I found it very fascinating that this story contained such great examples good guys win.

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Preventing another Abu Ghraib: Detention Camp Liaison Story and photos by U.S. Army Master Sgt. Michel Sauret 200th Military Police Command

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Army has five military police units that specialize in detention camp liaison, but very few know what that even means outside of those units.

Their purpose is to prevent one of the most horrific prison incidents in U.S. Army history from happening again: Abu Ghraib, in which Iraqi prisoners were tortured, abused and photographed in humiliating fashion. The ghastly images from inside that prison made their way around the world in 2004. Shortly after, these liaison detachments were created to assess military prisons worldwide, partnering host nations with U.S. forces. And yet, in more than a decade since their inception, not many people know that these liaison detachments exist or understand exactly what they do.

“We don’t validate (prisons). We don’t inspect. We assess,” said Master Sgt. Glenn Glasgow, a senior advisor for the 418th Military Police Detachment, headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

Their assessment includes reviewing everything from a facility’s security protocols to looking at the medical care provided to inmates, food quality and hygiene standards. In a deployed environment, they assess overseas prisons run and operated by the host nation. Then they brief their findings to the battle-space commander – usually a U.S. military commanding general at a division or corps level – with recommendations and actions on how to improve detention camps under their watch. In short, they ensure those centers comply with Geneva Convention standards.

“If (military detention camps) are not being run properly, then you open the door for abuse. Especially when you’re looking at non-U.S. facilities,” said Daniel Michael, who is a training officer for military prison staff at the U.S. Naval Brig in Charleston, South Carolina.

Throughout the months of February and March, five liaison detachments have been coming to the U.S. Naval Brig Charleston to see “what right looks like,” and use it to develop their own assessment process in case of an overseas deployment.

“Is there a clean cell? Clean environment? Is it free of violence? Are medical aid and adequate food being provided?

Religious services. Religious accommodations. Those are kind of the big picture (items) of what they’re looking at,” said Michael.

It’s important to note that the U.S. Naval Brig Charleston is accredited by the American Corrections Association and it’s 100 percent compliant with every required standard. The liaison Soldiers are not expected to somehow uncover defaults or flaws here. Rather, this experience shows them a picture of how a military prison ought to run. In the past, they completed similar tours of state prisons in Wisconsin and other parts of the country. With each visit, their depth of knowledge on prison standards increases to perform their official mission.

All five detachments belong to the U.S. Army Reserve, under the 200th Military Police Command. They’re the only units in existence with this function across the Army. Their aim is to help improve prison conditions overseas, not merely

report infractions.

“Just to give an example, if we go to a facility and they don’t have adequate water supply … we could go back to that battle space commander and advise him to send an engineer team to dig a well,” said Master Sgt. Carl Orvis, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 418th MP Det. Because of their advisory role to high-ranking officials, these small detachments are filled with rank and experience. Each detachment is only 12-Soldiers strong, but it’s commanded by a lieutenant colonel and staffed with three master sergeants. Because they are Army Reserve units, Spc. Walter Roman, a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier from the 418th Military Police Detachment many of its Soldiers bring law (Detention Camp Liaison), headquartered in Orlando, Florida, listens to information while on enforcement and corrections a tour of the U.S. Naval Consolidated Brig in Charleston, S.C., March 5, 2018. The 418th is one facility knowledge into their of five detention camp liaison detachments across the Army with the mission of assessing military mission from their overseas prisons and detention camps managed by allied host nations. The Naval Brig in Charleston is an accredited military prison that meets every standard required by the Geneva civilian careers.

Training at the Naval brig Convention, giving the military police liaison unit a base to assess other detention centers gives them an even better around the world in partnering nations. sense of how a military prison is run properly. They will then use this knowledge to develop a standardized Army assessment program for overseas missions.

“In itself, it’s pretty cool knowing that we’re shaping what right is going to look like and making history (for our career field),” said Glasgow.

Currently, there is no Army doctrine published on the detention camp liaison mission. Those documents will be developed and written as a result of these teams’ collective work and training.

Each of the five training cycles at the Naval Brig lasts approximately one week. The process begins with an initial briefing and a tour of the facilities. Then, the detachment breaks up into teams to assess specific aspects of the brig’s U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 418th Military Police security and the prisoners’ living conditions. During that Detachment (Detention Camp Liaison), headquartered in Orlando, Florida, receive a tour of the U.S. Naval Consolidated process, the liaison Soldiers interview staff and make notes on Brig in Charleston, S.C., March 5, 2018. everything they see. They finish with a back brief to the ing nations. prison’s leadership with their assessment.

“We have military bases in Honduras, Korea, throughout “We want to be that good test platform to give them that experience. (If they deploy), they’re doing this for real some- Afghanistan. (To improve our training) we need to go somewhere, so we want to make sure they have the training they where that is not run by U.S. forces, and not with the high tech, state-of-the-art facilities that the United States has,” said Orvis. need,” said Michael.

That will make their assessment process more realistic and During future training events, these units hope to assess detention centers overseas. While visiting military and civil- help improve U.S. relations with partnering nations throughout ian prisons in the United States provides a helpful base, they the world, said Orvis. And perhaps, a few more people will learn want to elevate their training by assessing facilities in partner- what a detention camp liaison detachment is, along the way.

JB Charleston celebrates Women's History Month

By U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Shannon Webster 437th Aerial Port Squadron

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Triumph through adversity; a path most service men and women have had to navigate. Women, throughout history, have overcome obstacles unlike any encountered today. The Smithsonian magazine notes women were granted the right to vote less than 100 years ago and the nation elected its first female speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, a mere 11 years ago.

Only 48 women have been accepted into the astronaut candidate program compared to 282 men according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. To celebrate the triumphs and contributions women have achieved, every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation, honoring a tradition dating back to the 1980s.

As reported by the National Women’s History Project, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential statement on Women’s History Week in 1980. President Reagan realized the accomplishments of American women couldn't possibly all be celebrated and appreciated in a single week so, in 1987, the week expanded to a month and every president since Reagan has continued the tradition.

Every year, the National Women's History Project chooses

a theme for the month. According to the The keynote speaker, who was also named National Women’s History Project, this one of the Top Influential Women in Corporate year's theme is “Nevertheless, She America by Savoy magazine, is Ms. Joan Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Robinson-Berry. Robinson-Berry progressed Forms of Discrimination Against Women.” from modest beginnings in the violent streets of The 2018 National Women’s History Los Angeles and rose through the ranks of a theme presents the opportunity to honor multi-billion dollar corporation where she curwomen who have shaped America’s historently leads over 7,000 people. ry and its future through their tireless comOn Monday, March 19, in Salons A and B at mitment to end discrimination against the Charleston Club from 1100-1230, women and girls. The theme embodies Robinson-Berry, the vice president and general women working together with strength, manager of Boeing South Carolina, will share tenacity and courage to overcome obstaher compelling message on how to face chalcles and achieve joyful accomplishments. lenges head on and remain humble throughout Joan Robinson-Berry, To commemorate Women’s History Vice President and General Manager successes. If interested in attending the plated of Boeing South Carolina Month, the Joint Base Charleston lunch (cost $12), resevations are required.

Multicultural Committee is showcasing a Please contact MSgt. Lavanna Corbin at discussion panel, a keynote speaker and an all-female retreat. Lavanna.Corbin@us.af.mil or SMSgt. Shannon Webster at On March 14, 2018, the Base Chapel Annex featured a female Shannon.Webster@us.af.mil. panel consisting of influential leaders spanning the enlisted To culminate the Women’s History Month observance, the and officer ranks and the private sector. The panel discussed JB Charleston will present an all-female retreat on March 30th the challenges of balancing personal and professional com- at the 628th ABW Wing headquarters flagpole.If interested in mitments and provided advice for success and perspective on participating in this event please reach out to the contacts relevant issues. above.

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Justice Files for February 2018 Involuntary Administrative Discharges Staff Sgt. Sao-Mai McNeil - Discharge Paralegal, 628 ABW/JA Members administratively discharged from their current enlistment with a less than Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The three types of service characterizations that can be received upon discharge are: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General), and Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC). An Honorable service characterization means the member has generally met the Air Force standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. Each member should strive to meet and exceed the standards of acceptable performance and conduct in order to receive an Honorable discharge. An Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization is warranted when significant negative aspects of an Airman’s conduct or performance of duty outweigh positive aspects of the Airman’s military record. The least favorable involuntary administrative discharge is an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) service characterization. A discharge with a UOTHC service characterization reflects that a member’s personal conduct fell significantly below acceptable military standards. Members receiving a service characterization of less than an Honorable discharge may find their veteran’s benefits denied either in whole or in part and may face substantial prejudice when applying for civilian employment.

437 MXS – An Airman was involuntarily discharged for Failure to Meet Minimum Fitness Standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in non-exempt portions of the assessment.

The member received an Honorable service characterization.

437 APS – An Airman was involuntarily discharged for Minor Disciplinary Infractions after receiving an Article 15, a Record of Proceedings of Vacation of Suspended Non-Judicial Punishment, five Letters of Reprimand, and a Letter of Counseling for numerous accounts of failure to go to his appointed place of duty at the time prescribed. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

628 LRS – An Airman First Class was involuntarily discharged for having a Personality Disorder or Mental Disorder Not Constituting a Physical Disability. The member was diagnosed with a mental disorder or condition that significantly impaired his ability to function effectively in the military environment. The member served less than 180 days of active duty service and received an Entry Level Separation service characterization.

15 AS – A Senior Airman was involuntarily discharged for Minor Disciplinary Infractions after receiving two Letters of Reprimand and a Letter of Counseling for numerous accounts of failure to go to his appointed place of duty at the time prescribed.

Additionally, the member was disqualified from his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s) Staff Sgt. Ryan Fleming - NCOIC, Adverse Actions, 628 ABW/JA The following Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were offered and accepted Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) pursuant to Article 15 of the UCMJ in January 2018. Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as well as the appropriate punishment, or decline the NJP and demand a trial by court martial. The punishments that can be imposed as a part of NJP depend on the rank of the accused airman and the commander who will impose punishment, but can be as much as a reduction in rank to E-1, 30 days correctional custody, forfeiture of ½ of one month’s pay per month for 2 months, 60 days restriction to base, 45 days extra duties, and a reprimand.

15 AS – An Airman First Class received non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 121, Larceny. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman, 15 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

437 APS - An Airman received non-judicial punishment for two violations of Article 92, failure to obey a lawful order, and dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman Basic, suspended, and a reprimand.

437 APS – A Technical Sergeant received non-judicial punishment for two violations of Article 86, Failure to go to his/her appointed place of duty, a violation of Article 89, disrespect to an

officer, and a violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of reduction to Staff Sergeant, and a reprimand.

437 AMXS – A Senior Airman received non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 111, drunk driving. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman First Class, forfeiture of $1,088 a month for two months suspended, and a reprimand.

628 SFS – An Airman First Class received non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 111, drunk driving and a violation of Article 112, drunk on duty. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman Basic with reduction below Airman suspended, 30 extra duty, and a reprimand.

437 APS – An Airman First Class received non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 86, Failure to go to his/her appointed place of duty. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman suspended, 14 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

Courts-Martial Staff Sgt. Shawn Villalobos - NCOIC, Military Justice, 628 ABW/JA Airmen of Joint Base Charleston who are convicted at a Special or General Court-Martial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentences at a Special Court-Martial can be up to one year in jail, hard labor without confinement up to 3 months, forfeiture of 2/3rds pay per month for up to one year, reduction in grade to E-1, and a Bad Conduct Discharge. Sentences at a General Court-Martial vary widely according to the charged crimes. A General Court-Martial, if the accused is convicted of the appropriate crime, can sentence a member to the maximum punishment authorized by the UCMJ based on the crime for which the member was convicted, up to and including life in prison, or even death, if authorized for that offense. Airman who are convicted at a summary court-martial will not receive a federal conviction and the maximum sentence that can be adjudged is 30 days of confinement, forfeitures of 2/3 pay per month for one month, and reduction to the grade of E-1.

628 CPTS – An Airman was court-martialed at a summary court-martial for a violation of Article 128, Assault consummated by a battery. The punishment adjudged consisted of reduction to Airman Basic, 21 days hard labor without confinement, and 21 days restriction to Joint Base Charleston.

The next scheduled court-martial is 19 March 2018.

The USAF court-martial docket can be found at: http://www.afjag.af.mil/About-Us/Docket.

AMC welcomes Civilian Health Promotion Services From the Air Force Civilian Health & Wellness Team

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Civilian Health Promotion Services (CHPS) are now available to the workforce of Air Mobility Command (AMC). CHPS provides free wellness resources to employees to guide them toward healthy lifestyles through awareness of current health status and behavior modification skills.

The CHPS program was initiated in Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in 2006 to enhance the readiness and productivity of the workforce, and to minimize personal risk of preventable illness, injury or suicide. The Air Force approved a two-year CHPS pilot to AMC which began in FY17, and is now fully operational. Over 76,000 Air Force civilian employees at AMC and AFMC now have access to CHPS services.

CHPS services offered to the workforce include: wellness

screenings, health education classes, health awareness campaigns, wellness challenges and the CHPS website portal. The Cardiac Risk Profile is a wellness screening which measures a participant’s cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides and blood pressure values. Sleep health, prevention of chronic disease and self-care basics are examples of over 40 health education classes offered to enhance individual well-being. CHPS also provides employees the opportunity to practice new lifestyle behavior skills through participation in wellness challenges focusing on physical activity and weight management. AFMCwellness.com is the CHPS website portal which allows participants access to tools to enhance their mental, social, spiritual and physical health.

During February, CHPS promoted the, “Do You Know Your Numbers,” health awareness campaign. The goal of the campaign is to screen employees and inform them on how risk factors can impact their health. Risk factors are traits and lifestyle behav-

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For more information regarding wellness screenings and health education offerings, contact your local CHPS team: Heather Smith at 843-963-6024, 205 W. Hill Blvd., Bldg.225, Rm.108, by email: CHPSJBCharleston@foh.hhs.gov or visit www.afmcwellness.com. All of CHPS services are available to AMC federal civilians. Active duty members are eligible to participate in health education programs, wellness challenges, health awareness campaigns and the wellness website portal.

Active duty members are not eligible for wellness screenings.

Contractors and family members of AMC civilians are also not eligible for CHPS services.

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International Women’s Day recognizes contributions of women around AFMS

By Shireen Bedi Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

Tech. Sgt. Christina Pyeatt, an Independent Duty Medial Technician at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska checks in on a patient, Feb. 2018. Having been in the Air Force for a year and a half, Pyeatt explains how women can bring unique perspectives and approaches to help tackle challenging issues.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on the many contributions that women have made worldwide, and to the Air Force Medical Service. Women from around the AFMS are sharing their experiences and talking about importance to their careers as medical Airmen of the women who came before them.

International Women’s Day highlights the necessity and importance of diversity and equality to their position and to the organization as a whole.

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“At all levels of the AFMS, we need diversity of experiences and leadership styles,” explained Master Sgt. Melissa Bridges, the Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician consultant at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. “The Air Force does a good job of recognizing how women add to that diversity since we can bring unique perspectives on care and a dynamic approach to a situation.”

Throughout the AFMS, women bring unique experiences and backgrounds to the table, especially in leadership positions.

“At all levels, the fact that females are at the table allows the AFMS to benefit from the diverse views we can bring,” said Lt. Col. Rebecca Elliott, Squadron Commander at 52nd Medical Operations Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. “As a squadron commander, I can use my experiences and background towards different leadership tactics that could be beneficial for the position.”

AFMS women not only contribute greatly to the success of the organization, but have also contributed the success of other Airmen just beginning their careers.

“When I was just starting out, I looked up to female leadership and would emulate the traits that made them great leaders, especially those who had families and were able to balance it all,” said Lt. Col. Bonnie Stevenson, 49th Medical Operations Squadron commander at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. “I have been fortunate to have successful female mentors and now in my current position, I believe in paying it forward and helping other Airmen succeed.”

Many expressed how important it is for women to have representation in leadership, which has shaped and inspired them.

“It is great that within the AFMS, you are not limited and you know you have the potential to take on more leadership roles,” explained Maj. Sara Jansch, Women’s Health nurse practitioner at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. “It is inspiring for me to see my own mentors to become strong female leaders who have become squadron commanders and have lead their clinics.”

For women like Bridges, who is the first female Independent Duty Medical Technician consultant in the Air Force, International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of how far women have come in the Air Force, as well as the

U.S. Air Force photos / Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

Maj. Khadidja Harrell, Chief Global Health Engagement at U.S. Pacific Command, checks up on a young patient in Haiti, May 2010. Harrell, who is a pediatrician by trade, visited with many patients as part of a medical readiness training exercise after the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

continued efforts the AFMS has done to ensure diversity and equality at every level.

“I think it is important to highlight and recognize the contribution of all Airmen, including women,” explained Maj. Khadidja Harrell, Chief Global Health Engagement at U.S. Pacific Command. “I think when young girls have women that look and feel like them doing things like being in the Air Force and practicing medicine, it gives them more motivation and inspiration that they are capable of the same things.”

Master Sgt. Melissa Bridges, the Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT) consultant at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is the first female IDMT Air Force consultant and consistently recognizes how women play a vital role in the Air Force.

AFIT Academic Coding Branch provides critical service to total force officers

By John Harrington 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – While academic degrees are generally masked at officer promotion boards, they still play a critical role for certain leadership and technical positions, so keeping official records updated with the most accurate information can be vital.

Some situations where having an updated academic record is crucial include reserve and guard officers, who must have a bachelor’s degree in their record before being promoted to captain; doctors, scientists, engineers and some others who are actually detailed based on their academic degrees; and commanders, executive officers and some other leadership positions that take academic degrees into consideration, according to Maurice LaBrie, Air Force Institute of Technology Military Personnel and Support Operations chief. Even active duty officer academic records are only masked up until the colonel board, in which case a master’s degree must be in the officer’s official record.

It may surprise some that two Airmen at the AFIT Academic Coding Branch are responsible for updating the records of around 130,000 total force Air Force officers, including active duty, guard and reserve. They receive upwards of 20,000 transcripts annually for bachelor’s, master’s, doctorates and professional degrees and every one of them is entered by hand. It’s a job these Airmen relish.

“Yes, I absolutely enjoy what I do. I love my job here,” said Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Warehime, & MARITIME ACB noncommissioned officer-in-charge. “It’s interesting and even though we do the same thing day-to-day, it differs from day-to-day. Whether it be with customers or different transcripts or with different degrees that I see, I learn things every single day.”

They see themselves providing not only a vital mission for individual officers, but one that impacts the entire Air Force. “[It’s important in order] for them to be assigned to the proper positions throughout their career progression,” said Master Sgt. Misti Rodriguez, ACB superintendent. “[We ensure] that their data entries are correct so that they can progress positively and the Air Force can find the person they’re looking for to meet its needs.”

The ACB is locate AFIT due to the fact that that’s where the officer’s academic database has resided since its start, said LaBrie. But soon those files will merge with the Air Force enlisted academic degrees database located at Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. While the ACB won’t be physically moving, once the data merge is complete officers should start receiving automated notifications once their records are updated – currently, officers must check the Virtual Military Personnel Flight time-to-time until they see the change.

While processing large quantities of transcripts can be time consuming, Rodriguez says that the best thing that officers can do to speed up their updates is to closely follow submission instructions at the ACB’s website: www.afit.edu/CODING. That, and understand that all of the officer academic record updates for the entire Air Force comes down to a small, dedicated team.

“People don’t realize that it’s just the two of us,” Warehime said. “But, we actually do get a lot of emails thanking us for the quick response or for updating their data. It makes the job worth it.”

The Coding Branch suggests allowing 2-3 weeks for delivery and processing of traditional mail. The submitter will notice their update on the Career Data Brief in the vMPF within 24 hours of the processing. The AFIT Coding Branch cannot make real-time updates to Assignment Management System Single Unit Retrieval Format (SURF) or the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) and it can take up to 30 days for changes to update in those systems. If an individual would like delivery confirmation of their materials, they should use certified mail or another tracked delivery method. Visit the ACB website for more details.

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Some Frequently Asked Questions on the Academic Coding Branch • How does an officer get their academic records updated? The member must request an official transcript be mailed or emailed to the ACB. Electronic transcripts can be emailed directly from the university to afit.coding@afit.edu and the mailing address is: AFIT Academic Coding Branch, 2950 Hobson Way, WPAFB OH, 45433-7765.

This office will not accept diplomas, photocopies, screenshots, enrollment verifications, letters of degree completion, etc. If the member has an unopened transcript, it can be mailed to the address above.

• How can I determine if my transcript was received and/or education level updated? Please login to the AF Portal, vMPF and view your Career Data Brief (CDB). This office can only update information in the academic section.

• If I think that my school/degree was loaded incorrectly, what can I do? First, it is important to note that this office works off of a coding system. We do not manually type in degree titles or college names. If you believe there is an error, please refer to the “School Codes” or “Academic Specialty Codes” list at www.afit.edu/CODING/ and email your suggested change to: afit.coding@afit.edu • I have been notified that my degree information is not on file even though I have been in the Air Force for several years, and I had to have a degree to be commissioned. How is this possible?

When you are commissioned in the Air Force, the office that commissions you is responsible for obtaining official transcripts, verifying academic education completion, and forwarding them to our office within 90 calendar days. This does not always happen. We rely on individual officers checking the accuracy of their records. The first step is to validate your degree information on your Career Data Brief. While the SURF and OPB may be similar, the SURF only holds your top two, highest, most recent degrees and the OPB may have masked your academic information. The CDB and MILPDS both hold up to five degrees, after five degrees, the lowest/oldest degree will be removed from your record.

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NMCRS annual fund drive begins

NHCC holds Patient Safety Week

By U.S. Navy Ens. Robert N. Clarke Naval Support Activity Charleston

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The NavyMarine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) in Charleston, S.C., held its annual kickoff information session on February 23, 2018 at the Red Bank Club. The kickoff marks the beginning of their annual Active Duty Fund Drive, which runs from March 5 to April 16, 2018.

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

"In 2017, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society helped more than 54,000 clients with $44.8 million in assistance through interest-free loans and grants. Visiting nurses and combat casualty nurses made more than 53,000 visits and contacts," said Autumn Crouser, the director of NMCRS Charleston. "The Society's programs and services have a profound impact on the lives of service members here in Charleston and around the world. Around 97% of your donated dollars go directly back out to support your fellow Sailors and Marines in their time of need."

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

"Our goal is to educate Sailors, Marines, and their families to change the dynamics of their situation and equip them with the tools to take charge of their finances. We encourage savings, financial planning, and responsibility. Providing this financial education empowers and leads to self-sufficiency, increasing operational readiness," Crouser added.

The mission of NMCRS is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States and their eligible family members and survivors.

“NMCRS has been instrumental in ensuring the readiness of the Navy and Marine Corps by educating service members about the importance of financial health,” said Lt. Hannah Mayer, Supply Officer, Naval Support Activity Charleston.

Mayer is this year’s ADFD Area Coordinator. She emphasized, “We will achieve 100% meaningful contact so that we can ensure every Sailor and Marine is aware of the awesome services offered by the NMCRS.” Founded in 1904, the NMCRS is a private, nonprofit, charitable organization. It is endorsed by the Department of the Navy and operates approximately 241 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine Corps bases around the world.

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

U.S. Navy photo / Ens. Robert Donnelly

Seaman Crystal Johnson, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, signs the Patient Safety Pledge during a ceremony March 12, kicking off Patient Safety Week, which runs March 11-17, at NHCC.

After two weeks in the field participating in Exercise Scorpion Lens and one week of prep, active duty and Reserve Airmen from the 1st and 4th Camera Squadrons, respectively, decamped Army Training Center Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and McCrady Training Center, Eastover, S.C for the road back to Joint Base Charleston.

Combat Camera TFI – Training together for challenges ahead

By U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hamilton Underwood 4th Combat Camera Squadron

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – After two weeks in the field participating in Exercise Scorpion Lens and one week of prep, active duty and Reserve Airmen from the 1st and 4th Camera Squadrons, respectively, decamped Army Training Center Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and McCrady Training Center, Eastover, S.C for the road back to Joint Base Charleston.

The exercise is the 1 CTCS’s annual ability to survive and operate training exercise mandated by Air Force Combat Camera job qualification standards. It’s the second time the 4 CTCS Reserve Citizen Airmen have participated in the exercise since co-locating with their active duty counterparts. Capt. Jinny Lang, 4 CTCS and a two-time participant, said: “This training is important on several levels. It’s vital on an individual skills level, and it’s strengthening the Air Force’s Combat Camera Total Force Initiative. We’re going to deploy together, so it’s vital that we train together.”

The training included combatives (unarmed combat), M4

U.S. Air Force photo / 4th Combat Camera Squadron

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“It was the crawl-walk-run training approach. It started in the classroom and climaxed with a firefight," said Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier, 4 CTCS. " As a photojournalist I feel I have the camera down, but firing sim[ulation] rounds at OPFOR [the opposition force] and conducting a sensitive site exploitation underfire, it’s not something we do during a [Reserve] unit training assembly.”

The training also included how to operate in chemical and nighttime environments. ”I had never set up DVIDS [Defense Video Information Distribution System] terminal before," said Corban Lundborg, 4 CTCS. "This is how we transmit our imagery from an austere location back to the States. HMMWV [Humvee] roll-over training, a virtual reality firing range and much more was packed into the three weeks of training meant to prepare Air Force’s Combat Camera Airmen, Reserve and active duty, for the missions coming over the horizon.

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Military Working Dog to couch potato

Story and photos by Senior Airman Tenley Long 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The stage was set at the Joint Base Charleston theater. Flags stood tall and chairs were empty on the stage. People sat in the audience, patiently waiting for the retirement ceremony to begin. However, this wasn’t just a usual retirement ceremony, it was a Military Working Dog retirement.

After years of being valuable and significant tools for the military, MWDs Jaga, Chico and Shark, three of Joint Base Charleston’s MWDs, retired Feb. 23, 2018.

“We call this ‘giving them a couch’ because every dog deserves a couch. We try to give them the best life we can after retirement. It’s only right to let them live like a dog should live,” explained Airman 1st Class Carly Dykeman, 628th Security Forces Squadron MWD handler.

“During the retirement ceremony we give them meritorious service medals, retirement pins and a bone.”

The normal duties of a military working dog depend on the dog’s certification, such as detection in narcotics or explosives. Ultimately, their service is a tool, which is used by service members, to perform their duties as detectors.

“Walking into a Pizza Hut, you and I may smell pizza. Every human who walks in will smell pizza – these dogs don’t. They actually smell every ingredient in the pizzas,” mentioned Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lee, 628th SFS MWD trainer. “They can break down the odors we can’t.

If there’s something in this theater, the dog is going to smell it. The only way our lives are going to be saved is because of the dog. They are lifesavers.”

MWD Shark was the only retiree in attendance. He served 10 years as a narcotic detection dog. He has since been adopted by his previous handler. MWD Chico served for approximately six years as a patrol and explosive detection dog. Chico wasn’t in attendance because he was adopted by his previous handler who resides in Ohio. Lastly, MWD Jaga served five years as a patrol and explosive detection dog. Unfortunately, she passed away from cancer before her retirement ceremony was held.

“It’s an honor for them because not many dogs reach retirement,” Lee said. “MWD Jaga passed away because of cancer. She was supposed to be here, fortunately she did retire with her handler for a short period of time. MWD Shark just hit that age limit. This retirement ceremony is a chance for us to honor these dogs.”

Military Working Dog, Shark, 628th Security Forces Squadron, enjoys a bone on stage of the MWD retirement ceremony Feb. 23, 2018, at the base theater. The retirement ceremony includes presentation of the meritorious service medal, retirement pin and a bone presentation. This retirement ceremony honored three of Joint Base Charleston’s MWDs – MWD Shark, who served 10 years as a narcotic detection dog, MWD Chico, who served for about six years as a patrol and explosive detection dog, and MWD Jaga, who served five years as a patrol and explosive detection dog – for their valued service. See more photos at http://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

Just like military service, a person can serve 20 years and retire. Military Working Dogs earn those same rewards. With a combined service of almost two decades, now these retired MWDs can be active couch potatoes.

Free tax filing software available to military members

By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON – ’Tis the season -- for taxes!

With the new year bringing a new tax season, Military OneSource has launched its free tax software to support military members and their families in the annual task of filing.

The MilTax software is available through the Military OneSource website, and walks military families through a variety of filing scenarios, explained Erika Slaton, program analyst for the Defense Department’s Military OneSource program.

“Service members and their families have unique tax filing situations,” she said. “There are frequent moves, deployments, or multistate filings; there are a host of considerations that military members and their families face.”

The tax software allows users to submit a federal and up to three state tax returns at no cost Slaton said.

Tax Experts Available in Person, Via Phone Military members and their families can speak via phone with a Military OneSource tax expert, and in-person tax filing assistance is available on military installations at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance location.

“Because these tax consultants are knowledgeable of the military community, they'll be able to help service members and families connect the dots in helping them to complete their return,” Slaton said.

In addition to complicated filing scenarios, she pointed out, tax laws change each year.

The tax services save members their hard-earned money, she added, and are secure, confidential and have a 100 percent accuracy guarantee by the software provider.

The tax deadline this year is April 17 because the usual April 15 deadline falls on a Sunday, and the following day is Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia.

Eligible for Free Tax Services The Military OneSource tax resources are available to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and National Guard, as well as Coast Guardsmen serving under Title 10 authority, Slaton said. Other eligible personnel include retired and honorably discharged members up to 180 days past their separation, as well as spouses, dependent children and survivors.

Further information on eligibility, people in the United States can call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 or visit the website, Slaton said. The site also provides calling options for people living overseas.

In addition to the tax services, the DoD-funded Military OneSource offers a host of free and confidential resources to support the military community, Slaton said. Military OneSource has a singular mission: to support service members and their families, she added, noting the recent launch of the “Our Promise to You” initiative.

“Our promise is to be that one source that stands ready to assist the military community -- giving service members and their families the expert support and information they need,” she said.

Military OneSource’s website resources cover areas such as family and relationships, moving and housing, education and employment, and financial matters.

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SSC Atlantic gets innovative, agile by teaming with small business

By Maison Piedfort Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – It takes flexibility, innovation and efficiency to put the best information warfare products in the hands of warfighters. Small business partnerships play a big role in meeting these needs at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic.

This is what drives SSC Atlantic’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) to meet, and usually exceed, a goal of awarding at least 32 percent of all total eligible obligated dollars on prime contracts to small business concerns each year.

According to Robin Rourk, deputy director, OSBP SSC Atlantic, small business partnerships play a crucial role in staying agile enough to support the warfighter mission.

“Typically our small business partners are more innovative and flexible, and are more focused on meeting our warfighter mission,” Rourk said. “Helping the warfighter – that’s their passion.”

SSC Atlantic Executive Director Chris Miller agrees. “Small business partnerships are key in our mission to stay on the forefront of delivering the best [command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance] solutions to our nation’s warfighters,” said Miller.

The purpose of the small business program is to set aside certain acquisitions exclusively for small business participation to permit a fair opportunity to compete for government contract dollars. Under the Small Business Act, the Department of Defense (DoD) has statutory targets, and acquisition agencies like SSC Atlantic have proposed targets for a percentage of all eligible obligated dollars on prime contracts awarded to small business concerns.

SSC Atlantic’s OSBP achieves these targets by cultivating relationships through clear and transparent communication with small businesses looking to win government contracts. SSC Atlantic also facilitates networking and training through their quarterly Small Business and Industry Outreach Initiative (SBIOI) Symposiums in Charleston, South Carolina.

"The first thing I say to small business at these gatherings is, ‘We can't do it without you!’

These are great opportunities for industry to network with other small businesses in a neutral, non-competitive environment,” said Miller.

What makes SSC Atlantic so adept at meeting their outreach goals and facilitating small business growth? Rourk attributes much of the OSBP’s success to the robustness of its outreach events. “Our quarterly small business outreach is specific to SSC Atlantic and specific to contract opportunities. We host monthly industry luncheons with local nonprofits. We have quarterly technical exchanges, which include a panel discussion and one-on-one sessions,” said Rourk.

Ida Lirette is the Associate Deputy Director of OSBP SSC Atlantic, supporting small business efforts in New Orleans. “The OSBP in New Orleans also meets on demand with small businesses in the Gulf Coast region to counsel them on how to do business with SSC Atlantic and where we post all our information,” Rourk added.

These outreach programs and the wealth of information they provide are no doubt major contributing factors in the OSBP exceeding its small business award targets for the past five years. The percentage of total available contract dollars awarded to small business continues to increase: 35 percent in 2015, 38 percent in 2016 and 41 percent in 2017. Still, for the small business, navigating through the government acquisition process can present roadblocks.

“A lot of small businesses will come to me and say, ‘I don’t have any past performance, I don’t have any experience.’ They feel like they can really make a difference, yet they don’t know how to get started because past performance is a factor for winning contracts,” Rourk said.

When asked how she advises small businesses to work around this challenge, Rourk says her number one recommendation is to get in touch with an experienced company and work with them as a subcontractor. “We encourage them to attend a quarterly outreach event, and network with a company that understands our model. For those new entrants, we encourage them to build relationships through a subcontract,” she said.

Another way to stand out as a young small business capable of taking on government contracts is to hone in on a niche. It’s small, specialized firms like these that help SSC Atlantic succeed in its technical growth areas like cyber, cloud computing and data science analytics.

Rourk recounts one of the OSBP’s biggest success stories, a woman-owned, small, disadvantaged business that became a niche-based manufacturer specializing in supporting our Marine Corps division.

“They were awarded an 8(a) contract through the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program. This contract enabled them to grow over the years and obtain other DoD contracts. It’s rewarding to watch that growth,” said Rourk. Mutually beneficial relationships like these are key for enabling SSC Atlantic to provide better information warfare solutions to the warfighter.

SPAWAR Systems Command (SPAWARSYSCOM) won the DoD’s Verdure Award for its efforts to promote small businesses in fiscal year 2015. The Verdure Award is a part of the DoD's Vanguard Awards Program, which recognizes the exemplary contributions of small business professionals or members of acquisition teams that influence small business participation in defense procurement. SPAWARSYSCOM’s OSBP was also awarded the Department of the Navy Secretary’s Cup in 2017 for its contributions to the Navy’s small business mission.

But an award-winning small business program is not possible without executive support.

Rourk attributes the OSBP’s success in hitting small business targets to leadership buy-in.

“With the commanding officer and executive and deputy executive directors emphasizing our mission internally and externally, publishing articles, speaking at quarterly events and luncheons, and supporting the Contracts Industry Council, it’s clear we have leadership’s full support,” she said. “And it’s this leadership support that sets us up to succeed.”

Miller’s support is highly visible at all SSC Atlantic sites through his appearances at out-

From Guilt and Shame to Hope and Forgiveness

The Joint Base - Naval Weapons Station Charleston Religious Services will host a support group designed to help Active Duty service members overcome feelings of anger, shame and guilt.

Called "From Guilt and Shame to Hope and Forgiveness," the support group will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 27 through April 3, 2018, at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Tricare Conference Room, or Room 1502. NHCC is located at 110 NNPTC Circle, Bldg. 2418, in Goose Creek.

The purpose of this six-week group is designed to help participants release feelings of anger, resentment, bitterness and revenge, and to learn how to forgive, leading to a happier, healthier and more productive life. Everything said in the group will be confidential and held in trust. This group is education based; each week participants will receive a booklet of information and exercises. The group is not religious. Participants do not need to be religious or spiritual to attend. Participation is free.

For more information, call the base chapel at 843-794-7222.

Volunteer Excellence Award nominations sought

By George Ferguson, volunteer coordinator Airman & Family Readiness Center

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. - Team Charleston "Celebrates Service" during National Volunteer Week, April 15-22, 2018. This national recognition celebrates the contributions more than 100 million Americans make each year.

Currently, the Airman and Family Readiness and Fleet and Family Support Centers are soliciting nomination packages for the Volunteer Excellence Award. In addition, active duty military member who volunteer their time can be nominated for the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Award.

The JB Charleston volunteer community is comprised of federal civilians, family members, military retirees and federal retirees including Key Spouses and Ombudsmen who give of their time throughout the base and local community in support of various agencies and organizations.

Packages are due by COB March 19, 2018. This is an opportunity for Team Charleston to say, “Thanks for all you do!" Refer to AFI 36-2803, para5.2.4 or SECNAVINST 1650.1H for specific individual eligibility requirements and recommendation procedures and format. Please call the Military Family Readiness at 963-4406 or 794-7472 for more information.

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic / Joe Bullinger

The Deputy Director for Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) Robin Rourk (2nd from left), speaks with attendees at the Charleston Defense Contractors Association’s 46th quarterly Small Business and Industry Outreach Initiative (SBIOI) Symposium. Small business partnerships play a crucial role in SSC Atlantic’s agile and innovative support of warfighter missions. SSC Atlantic develops, acquires and provides life cycle support for command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, information technology and space capabilities. A leading-edge Navy engineering center, SSC Atlantic designs, builds, tests, fields and supports many of the finest frontline C4ISR systems in use today, and those being planned for the future.

reach events or his blog posts on the benefits of working with small business.

“At end of the day, we are looking for partnerships that help us promote and recognize innovative ideas and translate them into information warfare solutions for our warfighters. What we need from industry is what small business gives us: agility, efficiency and innovation,” Miller said. “Together, we form an amazing team.”

For industry representatives interested in partnering with SSC Atlantic, a current, detailed contracts listing is posted at http://www.public.navy.mil/spawar/Atlantic/Pages/Home.aspx.

SSC Atlantic’s E-Commerce portal can be found at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil.

SSC Atlantic provides systems engineering and acquisition to deliver information warfare capabilities to the naval, joint and national warfighter through the acquisition, development, integration, production, test, deployment, and sustainment of interoperable command, control, communication, computers, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (C4ISR), cyber and information technology (IT) capabilities.

For more information visit http://www.public.navy.mil/spawar/Atlantic.

Chapel Corner The chapel has new customer service hours to accommodate your needs. Please note the Airbase Chapel will ONLY be open (including phone calls, walk-ins and e-mail) during the days/hours listed below: Sunday: 0900 - 1500 (Worship Services ONLY) Mondays: 0900 - 1500 Tuesdays: 0900 - 1500 Wednesdays: Closed for Training Thursdays: 0900 - 1500 Fridays: 0900 - 1500 Saturday: Closed

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

SAPR Corner Air Base Victim Advocates

Acting SARC: Dr. Mamie Futrell Alternate SARCs: Gabriella Marshall & Cindy Lundhagen Full Time Victim Advocate: Vacant Volunteer Victim Advocates: Sonya Anthony Cecilia Ayon Stephanie Bandy Bridgette Brzezinski Tiffany Ellis Adrienne Forth Michael Gaines

Christian Hubbard Lakisha Jackson Keyron King Gabriella Marshall Miguel Martinez Desiree Mosher Shelita Muldrow Joy Ogden Johanna Quintello Ryan Sinclair William Treiber Malekia Williams

NWS Charleston Victim Advocates Ruby Godley, JBC-WS SARC QM1 Antoine Douglas - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Jenia McCallop - NAVCONBRIG CS2 Ladecha Beverly - NSA GMC Joseph Blacka - NSA SH2 Ed Dingle - NSA SH2 Latasha Martin - NSA CS2 Ebony Sharpe - NSA HM2 Asare Baffour - HHCC HM2 Patrick Collier - NHCC HM2 Patrick Cope - NHCC ENS Erin Bates - NNPTC ENS Taylor Bostwick - NNPTC ENS Mark Brooks - NNPTC LTJG Stephen Clouse - NNPTC MMNC Andy Hogue - NNPTC EMNC Brett Horan - NNPTC MMNC Collin Justice - NNPTC LTJG Sarah Kelly - NNPTC MMN1 Nick Miller - NNPTC DC1 Bobby Muller - NNPTC ENS Sindy Ramirez - NNPTC

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

LTJG William Reinike - NNPTC ENS David Rowekamp - NNPTC LTJG John Schreiner - NNPTC ENS Erynn Schroeder - NNPTC ENS Erik Vargas - NNPTC EMN2 Ben Armstrong - NPTU EMN2 Britany Breedlove - NPTU ETN2 Charles Brockmann - NPTU MMN2 Desaree Edwards - NPTU ET2 Charity Fillmore - NPTU YN2 Michael Jackson - NPTU ETN2 Jacob Kessler - NPTU MA2 Logan Lewis - NPTU MMN2 Noah Mitchell - NPTU YN2 Eulisa Thomas - NPTU HM2 Shelbe Thompson - NPTU EM1 Brandon Turner - NPTU MN2 William Hodgin - NMC MN2 Brandon Odom - NMC YN1 Jennifer Pare - NOSC Charleston YN1 David Gates - SPAWAR LT Andrew Sharp - The Citadel

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

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4th Combat Camera wins multiple AFRC media contest awards

By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 315th Airlift Wing’s 4th Combat Camera Squadron here earned 10 awards in the 2017 Air Force Reserve Command Media Contest.

The Reserve combat camera squadron’s results were: 1st Place Picture Story – Tech Sgt. Efren Lopez 1st Place Feature Photo – Master Sgt. Elizabeth Conception New Photographer of the Year – Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg Military Photographer of the Year – Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez Long Form Production – 4th CTCS Operational Videography – Tech Sgt. Wendy Day Multimedia Production – Staff Sgt. Jamal Sutter Video Story – Tech. Sgt. Tommy Grimes New Videographer of the Year – Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg Military Videographer of the Year – Tech. Sgt. Tommy Grimes

“It is an honor to be the first photographer from 4th Combat Camera to win the AFRC Media Contest

Photographer of the Year,” said lopez. “This award is one the best highlights of my military career, and was made possible by the opportunities and support provided by the 4th Combat Camera leadership."

"Almost every member of this squadron travels from out of state to perform monthly duty in South Carolina," said Capt. Zach Anderson, flight commander and acting director of operations. "The vast majority travel crosscountry from the West Coast. It's not because they can't find another reserve unit in which to serve, it's because they are passionate about being part of the unique combat camera mission. That dedication to the mission is reflected in their work; each member constantly strives for excellence. The recognition these Airmen have received is well-deserved. I could not be prouder of the Airmen of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron."

"Our team sacrifices a lot to provide essential documentation to our military leaders, it is motivating to be honored for our work," added Lundborg.

The winners will be forwarded to Air Force Reserve Command in the Air Force-level competition.

U.S. Air Force photo / 4th Combat Camera Squadron

The 315th Airlift Wing’s 4th Combat Camera Squadron here earned 10 awards in the 2017 Air Force Reserve Command Media Contest.

SSC Atlantic Red Team: The Good ‘Bad Guys’

By By Susan Piedfort Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – To protect cyber systems from hackers, you have to think like hackers.

That’s all in a day’s work for Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic’s Red Team, an expert team of good “bad guys” who conduct adversarial assessments on Department of Defense and other networks to find vulnerabilities before the real bad guys get a chance to.

SSC Atlantic’s Red Team, certified by the National Security Agency and accredited by the United States Cyber Command, is one of nine certified DoD Red Teams and one of only two in the Navy. The SSC Atlantic Red Team assesses DoD cyber security service providers, contributes adversarial and aggressor support to DoD cyber exercises, and supports cyber developmental and operational testing to DoD acquisition programs with information technology components.

Their customers include the Defense Health Agency, Defense Contract Management Agency, U.S. Marine Corps, United States Special Operations Command, Program Executive Office, Defense Health Management Services and Program Executive Office Defense Health Management Service and Naval Enterprise Networks Program Office 205.

The Red Team’s real-world attack simulations are designed to assess and significantly improve the effectiveness of an entire information security program, including those controlling weapons systems, platforms, sensors and networks.

“The thinking is, if you simulate bad guys and put network defenders and system owners under stress in a controlled environment, you get a better sense of how they will perform,” said Jason Jurand, director of SSC Atlantic’s Red Team.

“If you wait long enough, the real-world adversaries will tell you what’s wrong with your system, usually at the worst time,” Jurand said. “Our first rule is ‘do no harm.’ Our adversaries don’t have that rule.”

Jurand emphasizes that the Red Team better positions customers to deal with these vulnerabilities on their terms rather than the adversary’s terms.

The Red Team’s functional capabilities were developed when SSC Atlantic’s CSSP was created and certified. The CSSP’s mission is to protect, detect, respond and sustain IT systems, and as part of the “protect service,” the Red Team assesses the defense capabilities of CSSPs across the DoD Information Network.

SSC Atlantic’s Red Team has the ability to surge and adjust their size to the demand signal through the use of their contracting strategy and has 13 government employees. They are technically skilled with backgrounds in computer science, computer engineering, software development, test and evaluation, networking and system administration.

According to Jurand, a knowledge of how things work and an understanding of how to degrade, disrupt or deny a customer’s cyber environment while actually doing no harm requires a deep technical background.

“From a temperament point of view, you have to be naturally curious and think unconventionally. Red Team people are tinkerers,” he said, “with maybe a little bit of a dark side.”

SSC Atlantic’s Red Team is certified to perform a variety of assessments across the DoDIN, including local assessments, where they are invited in by a customer and work collaboratively and cooperatively to help identify and mitigate known vulnerabilities — and often to discover new ones.

They also perform remote assessments, which are more covert in nature. The Red Team tries to gain access to the customer’s network without the knowledge of the customer’s CSSP or “Blue Team.” Persistence missions involve the Red Team staying in the network as the customer’s Blue Team is actively pursuing it.

“They are trying to pry us out of network, and we are trying to burrow in and stay in,” Jurand said.

The Red Team assesses wireless security, which ranges from systems as innocuous as a home Wi-Fi to anything in the RF spectrum, such as shipboard or aircraft wireless systems.

The Red Team is very effective with user driven attacks, which Jurand describes as complicated but usually the most successful.

“Most cyber-attacks are user driven, where you manipulate the user into doing something that gets them in trouble,” Jurand said. “For a Red Team, it’s the easiest to get at and yields the most reliable results. We’ve never had a phishing campaign that failed.”

Jurand explained that cybersecurity deficiencies found by the Red Team fall into the categories of people, processes and technology, with people being most common deficiency found.

“Insider threats are real. It’s not just about getting past the guy at front gate or tailgating into a building; it’s user attacks and social engineering,” he said. “And even though everyone gets cybersecurity training every year, invariably we’ll find some kind of shortcoming.”

Something as simple as going into a hospital or military health clinic can pose cybersecurity challenges that can actually risk lives. Those going in for outpatient appointments or visiting patients admitted to a hospital may want to use their phones or tablets on the facility’s Wi-Fi. In a worse-case scenario, these devices could pose a threat to IT systems that connect patients to life-saving equipment. To combat this threat, SSC Atlantic’s Health Systems Security Engineering IPT, headed by Cal Stephens, provides full scope network/cybersecurity services to the DHA, including network protection suite design and development, accreditation, deployment and operations fused with USCYBERCOM-accredited Tier 2 CSSP services.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2018 Wednesday, March 14th WOMEN’S PANEL LOCATION: Chapel Annex TIME: 1000-1100 Light Refreshments will be provided *Open to all military, civilians and dependents*

Monday, March 19th WOMEN’S HISTORY LUNCHEON LOCATION: JBCHS Club, Wing Bar TIME: 1100 GUEST SPEAKER: Ms. Joan Robinson-Berry, Vice President and General Manager of Boeing South Carolina *Open to all military, civilians and dependents*

Friday, March 30th WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH RETREAT LOCATION: Wing HQ Flag Pole TIME: 1630 *Open to all military, civilians and dependents*

“Cal was part of developing a secure intranet for DHA, engineering the design, deploying it, doing network operations and sustainment of that infrastructure, and we were serving in an information assurance capacity,” Jurand said.

This series of events provided SSC Atlantic a unique operational cyber perspective within the Navy. Given their capability, it made sense for SSC Atlantic to provide CSSP and Red Team services for other customers. The CSSP team was originally certified

by DISA and accredited by U.S. Strategic Command in 2012.

Today, SSC Atlantic’s Red Team is more and more in demand.

“Once we got certified, the phone starting ringing off hook and it hasn’t stopped since,” Jurand said. “It has really led to a great capability for SSC Atlantic.”

“There is so much complexity in cybersecurity threats; new ones pop up every day. We make folks take training and we do checkups to try to keep networks and systems healthy, but invariably, when Red Teams do assessments we always find shortcomings,” Jurand said.

“We are looking for stuff that is unusual,” he said, spending lots of time and energy looking through the assessment data to find what he describes as a “horrifying collection of success event audit records” that may indicate compromise.

For example, why is someone logged in at 2 a.m. on Christmas morning? Why is an administrator surfing the Internet and downloading data to the server? Are detections being made the way they are expected even when there are no failure or deny event audit records?

While the Red Team’s mission is to help and protect customers, they are not always welcomed with open arms.

“People are often taken out of their comfort zones or feel violated when the Red Team shows up,” Jurand said. “That’s a healthy reaction to have,” he said, since some people think they could get fired or that the network is actually being compromised.

“We are not the bad guys, we are trying to teach them about threats and how to mitigate them,” Jurand said. “Red Team operations really represent an investment in a customer’s cybersecurity infrastructure and in the people who use it. We are teaching them to be more aware of their vulnerabilities.”

“In the end they realize a real adversary would probably teach the same, but on much worse terms.”

SSC Atlantic provides systems engineering and acquisition to deliver information warfare capabilities to the naval, joint and national warfighter through the acquisition, development, integration, production, test, deployment, and sustainment of interoperable command, control, communication, computers, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, cyber and information technology capabilities.

For more information visit www.public.navy.mil/spawar/ Atlantic.

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JB CHS NEWS

techniques and valuable information in regards to purchasing a vehicle. Make sure that you are financially ready.

Mar. 20 & 27 r PCS Prep - 2:00pm-3:30pm, in conjunction with MPS, this mandatory workshop preps the attendee for orders and provides expert advice from several agencies to help with the relocation. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

EVENTS All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg.

755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified.

Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com Mar. 19 r Buying Your New Wheels - 3:00pm-4:00pm, learn the

Mar. 26 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00am – 1:00pm, a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop. r Investment Fluency: Planning For Your Tomorrow Today - 3:00pm-4:00pm, learn the tools and resources that will allow you to enrich your financial growth while improving your investment fluency!

Mar. 27 r EFMP 101 - 1:00pm-2:00pm, come meet our EFMP Coordinator and receive education on the benefits and entitlements that members of the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible to receive.

Mar. 28 r Spouse Introduction To Jb Charleston - 9:30am –

11:00am, intro to JB Charleston for spouses who have recently moved here. Connect, meet other newly-arrived spouses, learn about resources and learn where to shop, dine, and play in the Lowcountry. r Pre-separation Counseling - 1:00pm-3:00pm, learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to separating/retiring respectively. r My New Space - 2:30pm-4:00pm, mandatory class for all Dorm residents after they hit the 2 year mark of prior to getting married. Certificates are presented after completion of the class and given to the dorm manager by the Airmen. r Dine And Dash – Mflc – Helping Children Manage Anger - 5:30pm-6:30pm, learn to recognize and address children’s anger issues with a series of coping strategies and activities. Learn how to create a calm and structured environment for your child that will help curve anger management issues.

Apr. 2 r TSP And You - 3:00pm-4:00pm, learn the ins and outs of investing in the Thrift Savings Plan for BOTH active duty military and civilians.

Apr. 2-6 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

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

EVENTS All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg.

755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified.

Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com

Mar. 19-23 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

Mar. 20 r Resume And Cover Letter - 9:00am-11:00am, learn how to build an effective civilian resume utilizing different formats and how to prepare a compelling cover letter.

Coordinator and receive education on the benefits and entitlements that members of the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible to receive.

Mar. 22 r Employer Panel - 11:30am-1:00pm, various employers will service on a panel to answer industry and interview related questions, some will potentially be hiring. We encourage all job seekers (active duty military, civilians and spouses) are encouraged to attend. Business professional attire is required and a resume is highly encouraged.

Apr. 9 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00am – 1:00pm, a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

Mar. 21 r Interviewing For Success - 9:00am - 11:00am, learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

Mar. 28 r Anacondas In Life - 11:00am-1:00pm, learn how to defeat the obstacles that hold you back from achieving your fullest potential. This professional development workshop will help you overcome challenges in the workplace and in your personal life.

Mar. 23 r Navigating Federal Employment - 9:00am-1:00pm, join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

Apr. 10 r Teaching As A Second Career - 1:00pm – 2:30pm, assist active & former military in obtaining teacher certification and employment as teachers in SC. Federally Funded and managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support.

Mar. 27 r Four Lenses - 11:00am-1:00pm, learn your personality temperaments and gain an appreciation and the ability to better understand yourself. Learn skills to improve your ability to interact with others. r EFMP 101 - 1:00pm-2:00pm, come meet our EFMP

Apr. 11-12 r Career Techincal Training Track - 8:00am-4:00pm, this workshop is designed to define technical career goals, identify required credentials and training opportunities and more. Attendees should complete Transition GPS prior to attending.

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