Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 6, No. 13
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, April 3, 2015
It’s no April fool’s joke: Know your part – Do your part
Members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron placed teal awareness Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ribbons on light posts at Joint Base Charleston Air Base's front and back gates March 31, 2015. The 628th Air Base Wing declared the month of April 2015 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month for Team Charleston.
Story and photo by Senior Airman Christopher Reel 1st Combat Camera Squadron
The 628th Air Base Wing leadership declared the month of April 2015 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month for Team Charleston. The purpose of SAAM is to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and support sexual assault survivors. The theme for this year's SAAM is, "Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part." Approximately 10 volunteers from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron took time out of their day on March 31, 2015 and placed teal awareness Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ribbons on light posts at the entrance of the front and back gates of Joint Base Charleston, S.C. "The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron sponsored their event at the end of March to help kickoff April's events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month," said Master Sgt. Catherine Elliot, 628th Mission Support Group SAPR event volunteer coordinator. Sponsoring a month is a great opportunity for squadron's to show their commitment to ending sexual assault in the military and share the squadron's unique personality through the events of their choosing. "Each month a different squadron sponsors SAPR events, which gives individuals an opportunity to teach and learn about sexual assault," said Florine King, JB Charleston Sexual Assault Response coordinator. "This opportunity gives us the chance to educate the base populous a little bit more about the effects of sexual assault and how it impacts our community." The 628th CES sponsored March's SAPR events and passed the sponsorship to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron for April's events.
"We want to praise the squadrons who choose to donate their time and energy toward highlighting sexual assault awareness," added King. "It's positively impacting our program as well. Our staff is involved with Team Charleston and along the way we are having individuals asking us how they can become a Victim Advocate, which is fantastic!" The SAPR program has made a lot of headway with a strong commitment to education and awareness. "Throughout the year there will be monthly squadronsponsored events; however, our office is open to anyone seeking help. We encourage individuals to come by our office during the day. We are a 24/7 service and can be reached at all hours. We offer education on available resources and options, and we even have some free items with our contact information on them," said King. Squadrons who want to sponsor SAPR events for a month may contact the SARC office. Team Charleston's SAPR program is hosting the following events throughout April: April 3: Antwone Fisher Movie- 1 p.m. at the Base Theater April 3: Fitness Challenge walk/run- 7 a.m. at the Fitness Center Parking Lot April 10: Teal Fashion Show- 1 p.m. at the Base Theater April 23: Open Mic SAAM Poetry Slam- 6 p.m. Charleston Club, Wings Bar April 24: Walk in their shoes- 9 a.m. Red Rubber Track For additional information, visit the Joint Base Charleston's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response website, http://www.charleston.af.mil/jbcharlestonsexualassaultprevention&responseprogram/index.asp The SARC office can be reached at, 843-963-7880 or 7881. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron placed teal awareness Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ribbons on light posts at Joint Base Charleston Air Base's front and back gates March 31, 2015.
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The new paving in base housing will begin Monday, April 6, 2015. Henry Drive and Jones Circle in Senior NCO housing will be the first area repaved. Please obey the signage provided and stay off of the roads during the paving process. During the paving process residents will not have use usage of the garage and driveways. Safety is a priority during this process so please be mindful of children in the area and please be kind to your neighbors during this process in regards to parking.
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Sailors, Marines and civilians with the Naval Munitions Command Unit Charleston and Marine Corps Systems Command offload cargo from the USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE-1) March 25, 2015, at Naval Weapons Station Wharf Alpha, Charleston, S.C. The Lewis and Clark is a replenishment naval vessel. In 2012, USNS Lewis and Clark became one of 12 ships that comprise the United States Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Program. Prepositioning ships provide quick and efficient movement of military equipment/supplies between operating areas without reliance on other nations' transportation networks. These ships give U.S. regional combatant commanders the assurance that they will have what they need to quickly respond in a crisis anywhere, anytime.
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The Brig's Mission - leadership and responsibility By Commander J. Michael Cole Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston commanding officer
technology to ensure prisoners are where they are supposed to be and the facility remains in a safe condition. Rehabilitation at NCBC starts with an underlining philosophy: everyone deserves to be treated with basic human digThe mission of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston is to nity. The staff models this behavior for the prisoners to ensure the security, good order, discipline and safety of preemulate (the Golden Rule applies). From there rehabilitatrial and post-trial prisoners, to retrain and restore the maxition is tailored to individual needs, for example, anger manmum number of personnel to honorable service, to prepare agement and substance abuse treatment. It continues with prisoners for return to civilian life as productive citizens; opportunities for education, religious ministry and personal and when directed by appropriate authority, provide dedidevelopment. cated facilities for non-Uniform Code of Military Justice Extensive job training, the capstone of rehabilitation, is detainees. available for prisoners with longer sentences. NCBC offers The NCBC mission statement sounds very official and eight Department of Labor certified apprenticeship proimportant, but what does it really mean to our friends and grams: barber, cook, baker, wood worker, welder, graphic family in the community and on Joint Base Charleston? design, upholstery, and service dog training. The success of In essence, our mission is to instill in every prisoner conCommander J. Michael Cole Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston our methodology is shown in our exceptionally low recidifined at NCBC the skillsets they need to be good neighcommanding officer vism rate. bors and responsible citizens. The goal for every prisoner We as leaders have a responsibility to ensure those under when they leave NCBC is very simple: get a job, pay your our charge grow personally, professionally and patriotically. I know that due taxes, responsibly raise a family, and don't reoffend. The outstanding to the leaders in my career and the opportunity to serve with many wonderSailors, Marines, Airmen, Soldiers and civilian staff of NCBC are working ful people of many different backgrounds, I am a much better person today to help the prisoners attain these goals. than I was 19 years ago when I was commissioned in the Navy. It is our First and foremost, our mission is to provide a safe and secure environment responsibility at NCBC to extend this leadership to the prisoners and help in which rehabilitation can occur. The majority of our staff is focused on this them leave military service better than they entered it. aspect of our mission. NCBC staff utilizes direct supervision and extensive
Soup for your soul
By Master Sgt. Christopher Hughes IV 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron superintendent
May 15, 2014 was a bright sunny day; the birds were singing; the scent of flowers permeated the air while laughter filled the indoor atmosphere. Regrettably it was a workday. However, the windows were propped open and a slight breeze blew through the office. I was gazing out my office window, taking a few moments to enjoy the splendor. What a glorious day! Suddenly, out of nowhere, the skies darkened, the birds stopped singing and the flowers quickly wilted. This was a strange phenomenon that I had never seen before. What caused this sudden occurrence? As the abrupt change in weather transpired, someone entered my office and closed the door. I slowly turned around and found myself face to face with the squadron commander. Could this individual be the cause of this strange happening? I was unsure but the timing was uncanny. This was our first time conversing and I was pleasantly surprised at the fluidity of our dialogue. As we were talking, I was still troubled by the climate change and altered disposition of the birds and flowers. I thought, "Will it only be a matter of time before the cause of this disturbance was revealed?" Once the formalities concluded, a simple question was posed by the commander; "How would you like to be the squadron superintendent?" There it was; the cause of the cataclysmic chaos. My world was perfect as I saw it and I was neither expecting nor wanting change at this time. Despite my feelings, I smiled and said "Sir, it would be an honor." Don't judge me. I know I am not the only one who has ever thought one thing and said another. Obviously, I'm being facetious in my recollection of how things occurred and, many of you probably know someone who has these same melodramatic tendencies. Dealing with various personalities, attitudes and backgrounds requires a set of particular skills that not many possess. It takes a special breed of person to be able to detect, analyze and appropriately address diverse behaviors and have the ability to listen attentively and respond with empathy when required. These individuals believe in the axiom, honesty is the best policy and understand that accountability is paramount within an organization. Additionally, they have temperament to smile and make each individual feel important. These people have the innate ability to be selfless in their willingness to serve others. You are probably thinking that there are no such people but, I assure you, they exist. I am of course referring to superintendents. Superintendents, affectionately known as supt (pronounced 'soup') play an important role in any institution. From the monotonous to the miscellaneous, each day offers new challenges and rewards. Webster's dictionary defines Superintendent as a person who directs or manages an organization. Although not inaccurate, there is more to the position then managing and directing. The job of a Supt requires an ardent work ethic, coupled with compassion and candor; the foundation of servant leadership. The following philosophies framed my understanding of servant leadership. These are by no means all-inclusive but serve as a guide for all Supts.
Listen attentively, respond with empathy We may find ourselves detracting from a conversation for various reasons. You can learn a lot from a person by listening and being attuned to their needs. I have been guilty of listening with the sole intent of responding in an effort to solve a presumed problem. Sometimes, people just want someone to hear what they say and nothing more. Attentiveness leads to understanding which creates a bond between speaker and listener.
Likewise, responding with empathy further solidifies that bond.
Honesty is the best policy Watching television one night, I saw a TV commercial where Pinocchio is a motivational speaker. While talking to a group of people he states, "I look around this room and see nothing but untapped potential...you have potential, you have...oh boy!" The "oh boy" is indicative of his nose growing because he is clearly lying. While there was potential in the room, Pinocchio did not believe they ALL had potential. One man was intently listening and noticeably excited until Pinocchio's nose began to grow. The man's non-verbal communication changed from excitement to despair in a matter of seconds. The moral of this story: be upfront and honest with folks. They deserve it. Do not alibi. Instead, discuss strengths and weaknesses of the individual with whom you are conversing. If you plan on making a statement such as "you have untapped potential," back it up with factual information and, most importantly, believe it.
Accountability is paramount Holding people accountable for their actions can sometimes be difficult but only because we allow it to be. Sometimes the hammer is required but too often the inflatable sword is used. There is no cookie cutter approach to correcting wayward behavior. However, holding people accountable for their actions is still as important today as it was yesterday. Moreover, hold yourself accountable and be the standard that you expect of others. It's been my experience that people want to be held to a higher standard and they expect to be told when they are not meeting those standards. Utilize the tools that the Air Force has provided and be resolute in your decisions. Conversely, be sure to provide constant acknowledgement and positive reinforcement to your folks. You and the organization will reap a tremendous return on investment. Holding people accountable does not require belittling. Stay on topic, do not resort to derogatory remarks and avoid criticism not related to the issue at hand.
Smile...it's infectious Smiling is often under-valued and under-utilized. The impact one smile can have on someone's day is amazing. Typically, we concern ourselves with how we feel and don't realize that we project our feelings and emotions to others. Make a conscious effort to engage others with a smile. I recently read an article about a woman who smiled at a passer-by. They both stopped and engaged in an hour long conversation. When they finished, the man thanked her and walked off. A few days later, he sought her out to tell her that he had been on his way to commit suicide when she smiled at him. It was the first happy encounter he had in weeks. Still think that a smile has no impact? This simple act can bridge gaps in work relationships, decrease stress and create a positive environment, thus increasing productivity. These lessons transcend position or rank but, as a Supt, I challenge all Supts to recognize that people are the vital component of their mission and to be more than someone who manages and directs an organization as Webster's so clearly and succinctly articulates. The people we work with and for deserve more than how the position is defined. Be the Soup for your Airman's soul! I'll leave you with a final thought from one of my scholastic mentors and favorite doctor, Dr. Seuss, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
Sexual Assault Awareness Month events SAPR Clothing Drive: During the month of April the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program will be hosting a SAPR Clothing Drive. The program is looking for new women’s athletic pants, sports bras and sweat suits. Clothing can be brought to classrooms, Bldg. 84 and other designated areas at the Weapons Station during the month of April or can be dropped off at any SAPR event where SAPR victim advocates will pick them up. All donations will go to the Medical University of South Carolina Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner department. For more information contact Tiffany Mizzell at 843-791-7428. The Silent Victim Silhouette Showcase: The Silent Witness Initiative is part of a larger national campaign meant to spread the message of HOPE, HELP and HEALING for victims of sexual violence. They are real body figures that are designed to not go unnoticed, and will generate questions such as “WHY,” “WHO,” and “WHAT” can we do? Dates: April 8, 2015 April 15, 2015 April 22, 2015
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Locations: 628th Medical Group The Charleston Club Gaylor Dining Facility
Fitness Challenge Walk/Run: Come out on April 3, 2015 at 7 a.m. for the Fitness Challenge Walk/Run that will chase sexual assault out of the military. The starting location for the fitness challenge will be the Air Base Fitness Center parking lot.
Movie: Antwone Fisher: Join us April 3, 2015 at the Base Theater starting at 1 p.m. for a viewing of the movie, “Antwone Fisher.” The film focuses on Antwone “Fish” Fisher, a temperamental young man with a violent history who is serving in the U.S. Navy. His father was killed before he was born and his teenage mother Eva Mae Fisher, ended up arrested soon after and put in jail, where she gave birth to him. He was then placed in an orphanage where he faced mental and physical abuse for many years until he finally left the home at age 14. After living on the streets for the next few years, he decided to join the U.S. Navy to make something out of his life. However, the rough life he had as a child caused him to have a violent temper at this point. Air Base Gate Handouts: On April 6, 2015 be on the lookout of for chiefs, firs sergeants and commanders at the Air Base gates, they will be handing out SAPR informational material. SAPR Information Table: Stop by the SAPR information table April 7, 2015 at Galley located on the Weapons Station from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn more about the SAPR program and the Clothesline Project. Teal Fashion Show and Do you SAPR: Join us April 10, 2015 at the Air Base Theater at 1 p.m. for a Teal Fashion Show along with Do you SAPR facts! JB Charleston – Weapons Station Kickball Tournament: Join the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program April 11, 2015 at Locklear Park starting at 10 a.m. for the Kick Out Sexual Violence Kickball Tournament. Teams will be coed and have 10 to 12 players. To sign up for the tournament, or for more information, contact MMC Erika Dopson at 843-794-7428.
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Three 628th CES Fire Fighters Receive top honors By Seamus O'Boyle Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
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Personnel from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., have been named as some of the top firefighters in Air Mobility Command. AMC recently announced the winners of the Firefighter Officer/Fighter of the Year Awards. The 628th CES had three individual award winners. "Of the four individual award categories, JB Charleston firefighters captured three honors military fire officer of the year, civilian fire officer of the year, and civilian firefighter of the year,” said Lt. Col. Patrick Miller, 628th CES commander. “This a remarkable feat and a true testament to the professionalism and expertise of our Fire Emergency Services Flight. Firefighting is the epitome of teamwork; these Airmen are the flag bearers for the entire department and represent the amazing work the fire department performs day in and day out." Here are the 628th CES AMC-level individual winners in firefighting.
DoD Civilian Fire Officer of the Year: Mr. Gregory Russell Gregory Russell teamed up with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center on the foam dump at Joint Base Charleston and was able to identify faulty pull stations, which eliminated the potential for future incidents. In a joint effort with the Charleston Aviation Authority, he developed and exercised a joint response training, solidifying future mutual aid support. Russell was tapped by the Fire Emergency Services Training Committee to develop training objectives and troop-to-task work plans, shaping new National Fire Protection Association 1500 course. He also executed a robust Fire Prevention Week campaign leading 27 outreach programs. Additionally, he conducted a meticulous review program for 125 construction projects, valued
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DoD Military Fire Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Michael Nichols. Master Sgt. Nichols served as interim Flight Chief leading 135 people in seven stations. He managed 450 emergencies, protecting 23K acres including four runways and five piers worth $3.2B in Plant Replacement Value. Nichols also demonstrated textbook incident command in coordinating a seven agency response to an engine test cell fire and fuel spill. His actions helped save a $4M asset. Additionally, Nichols partnered with the Air Force Wildland Fire Center and executed prescribed burns and restored 15 miles of fire breaks throughout 3,789 acres, eliminating the fuel for a brush fire. This provided protection for the Navy’s nuclear training mission and the Army logistic missions.
DoD Civilian Fire Fighter of the Year: Ms. Carmel Lumia. Carmel Lumia is a documented life saver. Upon finding an unconscious Airman, Lumia managed the airway and stabilized the patient preventing debilitating injury or death. He also served as a crew chief during an inflight medical emergency, evacuating and treating a seizure victim. Lumia’s efforts resulted in a 100 percent recovery. Lumia led the response to a hangar fire, extinguishing the fire and avoiding spillage and saving a $220M C-17 aircraft. Additionally, he responded to a commercial inflight emergency with smoke in the cabin. Lumia assisted in the ventilation of the aircraft and the evacuation of 80 people with no injuries.
"Our installation is fortunate to be served by some of the most talented firefighters - military and civilian - from across the DoD,” said Miller. “Our three individual award winners are merely a sample of our deep talent pool and will represent AMC at the Air Force level. It is my honor to serve alongside them as they protect our more than 60 mission partners and more than 88 thousand personnel that call Joint Base Charleston home."
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Leaders of Joint Base Charleston pause for a group photo with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department after an awards ceremony at Fire Station #1, JB Charleston, S.C., Mar. 27, 2015. The fire department won three out of a total of four AMC level annual awards.
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ALS Class 15-C John L. Levitow Award winner announced
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Senior Airman Samantha Varden from the 437th Airlift Wing receives the John L. Levitow Award from Col. Johnny Lamontagne, 437th AW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief March 26, 2015, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Varden received the highest award in her graduating class because she demonstrated the traits of a true leader.
JB Charleston’s international flare, planes in the air By Senior Airman Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston
Pick a spot anywhere in the world and, chances are, The 437th Airlift Wing can get you there. From the airlift mobility to medical evacuations, the capabilities and reach are unsurpassed. Additionally, the 437th AW reaches out to global partners here at home. Joint Base Charleston continues to host international military members for numerous training opportunities every year. "Students come here to train with the best in the world," said George McDowell, Joint Base Charleston Wing Plans deputy. "Not only do the international students gain first hand knowledge of the C-17 Globemaster III, but they learn their job from some of the most skilled operators in the world." In 2014, JB Charleston provided training to 328 students in a variety of courses including C-17 Simulator, C-17 Maintenance, Airframe and Structures, Avionics and others.
"International students are pre-screened and vetted through a variety of processes prior to coming to Charleston," said McDowell. "However, as a international military student, I work closely with security forces and the office of special investigations to ensure continual oversight and security throughout all training." Where do all these students come from? Everywhere. In 2014 alone, students from Canada, The United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Norway, Lithuania, Poland, Kuwait and India completed training at JB Charleston. Charleston, nicknamed the Holy City, is a popular location for most foreign military students. In addition to the excellent training they receive, the students are able to experience American culture in one of the country's most popular travel destinations. "The foreign students will become leaders in their respective military's," said McDowell. "Building and maintaining that relationship is more than a common courtesy, it's also vital to what we stand for."
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Airmen help out in a time of need
By Trisha Gallaway Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
When good friends of the 17th Airlift Squadron's unit training manager were in need, she wasted no time in rounding up a few good Airmen to help. In September 2014 Valerie Singley's friends Scott and Tina Fox had their world completely turned upside down. Scott was diagnosed with cancer and it was spreading fast. His doctors felt it was best for him to undergo an aggressive treatment schedule of radiation and chemotherapy. Fast forward five months, the aggressive treatment had been successful and Scott was able to undergo surgery to remove the cancer. However, the treatments had already taken a physical toll on his body. One evening Singley was bringing groceries to the Fox's and noticed their yard needed tending. "Tina enjoys working in the yard but Scott's treatments were numerous which didn't leave her with much time to do yard work," Singley said. With Scott on the mend from the treatments and surgery, Tina, a math teacher at Porter-Gaud School, in Charleston, S.C., became her husband's full time caregiver, leaving yard work low on the list of priorities. "Life had been a whirlwind since my husband's cancer diagnosis in September. Between his doctor's appointments, work, and the fact that the only days that I had time to spare, the ground was soaked with rain, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed," said Tina. "The surgery took place in January, and every spare moment was spent at the hospital. Scott was released to come home on the 16th and he was pretty much bedridden. I was his full time caregiver and was still in constant communication with school, keeping the substitute teacher updated with lesson plans and grading the student work." Knowing that Tina would never ask her for help, Singley took it upon herself to get in touch with an Airman from the squadron. Earlier in the week, Senior Airman Amanda Fields, 17th AS loadmaster, had texted Singley asking if she knew of any volunteer opportunities that she and a few other Airmen could take advantage of during the Martin Luther King. Jr., holiday.
Remembering this exchange of texts, Singley reached out to Fields. "I remembered Amanda's text so I responded asking if they would want to take on this project," said Singley. "She was quick to answer with questions. Not questions to decide if they wanted to do the project but questions about how they could make it happen. She rounded up a team and they met me at the Fox's house." The team of Airmen included Senior Airman Daniel Paige, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster; Senior Airman Timothy Baker, 17th AS loadmaster; Senior Airman Logan Meadows, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; and Senior Airman Amanda Cartwright, 628th Medical Group. "Val told me about her friend's situation and their story hit close to home," said Fields. "My family is going through some tough times and we have a lot of friends and family helping us all to get by, so I wanted to pay it forward in a sense and help this family out." Singley made sure she arrived at the Fox home before the team of Airmen did. "I arrived at the Fox's house before the crew arrived so that I could warn them there would be strangers in the yard," said Singley. "When I told Tina that some Airmen were coming to rake the yard she started to cry. She admitted that she had wanted to ask for some help to do the yard but didn't want to bother anyone." The Airmen got to work and three and-a-half hours later they had completed their mission. The Airmen had bagged 50 bags of yard clippings, removed branches from the roof of the house and even did a little organizing in the Fox's garage. This small act of kindness from five Airmen lifted a huge weight off the Fox's shoulders. "[The Airmen] were truly a blessing," said Tina. "The leaves in the yard were bothering me and, I'm sure, the neighbors but I had too many other things on my plate. I had no idea they were coming. When Val showed up at my door, I was completely overwhelmed. They helped with the yard work and organized the garage a bit so that it was more usable." Cartwright didn't have to be asked twice to help out. "My granddad recently passed from cancer and he loved being outside and doing yard work," she said. "So many peo-
2015 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign Tops 2014 From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
The Joint Base Charleston Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which raised more than $48.5K ended on March 27, 2015. Donations increased by 12 percent over last year and came directly from active duty and retired Air Force personnel. The AFAF campaign is an annual effort to raise funds for four affiliate charities to provide support for the Air
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A team of Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., volunteered over the Martin Luther King Jr., holiday to clean up the yard of Scott and Tina Fox, who are friends of Valerie Singley, 17th Airlift Squadron unit training manager. In September 2014 Scott was diagnosed with cancer and following treatment and surgery, his wife Tina had become his full time caregiver, leaving no time to work in the yard. After three and-a-half hours of yard work, the Airmen had bagged 50 bags of yard clippings, removed branches from the roof of the house and organized the Fox’s garage.
Force family. The Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Villages, Air Force Enlisted Villages and the Lemay Foundation are the beneficiaries of the AFAF efforts. The focus of the campaign is: Airmen giving back to Airmen. This year's AFAF results demonstrate that, during a time of financial hardship and job security uncertainty, the men and women of the Air Force continue to care for one another.
ple pitched in when his health was declining and I know it made him happy. I wanted to make someone else feel the same way." With a long road to recovery, Scott, who before the surgery was employed by Johnson Controls as an Operation and Maintenance Level 3 technician, recognized that it would be a while before he would be back to his old self. "[The Airmen] did a lot of things that we weren't able to get done ourselves," he said. "Most 44 year old men (and women) wouldn't need to ask for help with basic yard work. The fact that these Airmen came out unasked to do yard work and ended up doing so much more is just amazing." "It is heartwarming to see our young Airmen reaching out to find ways to help within the community," said Singley. "Remember, there are ways to help in the community every day. If the project is too big for you, ask others to chip in. That's what Amanda did, after finding out the size of the yard, she knew it was too much for just her and Tim. She reached out and found three others who were willing to spend an afternoon helping neighbors.
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Climate survey is opportunity to share opinions with AF leaders From Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The Total Force Climate Survey, available from through April 27, offers active-duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian Airmen a chance to express their opinions, perceptions and suggestions to help leaders improve their units. The Air Force Survey Office (AFSO) here began emailing participation invitations to all Airmen, and will continue to send invitations through the end of March. "This is a great opportunity for Airmen across the Air Force to provide feedback to their leaders," said Brenda Gainey, the acting chief of the AFSO. "By completing this survey, you
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can help your leaders target trouble areas within your organization. You are the best source of information about what is working and what needs improvement." The survey is designed to assess Airmen's opinions and perceptions on a wide range of topics including resources, recognition, job satisfaction and unit performance. The survey also includes major command-specific questions, and a chance for Airmen to make improvement recommendations through written comments. "The survey will only take about 20 minutes to complete - a small amount of time compared to the valuable feedback you can provide to your unit leaders," Gainey said. "They want to hear from you." Once the data is gathered, results will be briefed to the secretary of the Air Force and chief of staff of the Air Force, and will be released to unit leaders this summer. Unit reports will only contain demographic information regarding service component and officer, enlisted or civilian. If fewer than seven members from a component or officer, enlisted or civilian status respond, the results will not be reported in the breakout at the unit level. All responses will roll up to the next unit level. No other demographic information is provided in unit reports. This protects the confidentiality of respondents. "The Total Force Climate Survey gives us all a chance to highlight concerns that directly affect us and our unit mission,� Gainey said. “This is critical feedback that leaders at every level need to improve their organizations and the Air Force. Look for your personal invitation to the survey and take advantage of your chance to speak today to shape tomorrow." For more information about the survey and to view the results of the previous survey, go to the Air Force Portal, enter "Air Force Survey Office" in the search window, select the survey office link and click on the "Total Force Climate Survey" link in the left hand column. For more information about other personnel subjects go to myPers at https://gumcrm.csd.disa.mil
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit
{Left to right) Scott Hord, Dylan Hardwick and Greg Vinck, all Warrior Ride participants, enjoy a lunch March 27, 2015, at the Reagan Center on Naval Weapons Station Charleston, S.C. The Warrior Ride is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing rehabilitation for wounded warriors by offering challenging adaptive bicycling and morale events throughout the United States.
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"Can I Kiss You" SAPR presentation held at NNPTC
US Navy photos / Mass Communication Specialist Jason Pastrick
Mike Domitrz, founder of the Date Safe Project, presents the third annual presentation of "Can I Kiss You?" to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command staff and students in Goose Creek, SC, March 18, 2015. The program aims to teach service members the important fundamentals of consent and sexual responsibility.
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command staff and students attend the third annual presentation of "Can I Kiss You?" in Goose Creek, SC on March 18, 2015. The audience was encouraged to actively participate in the event by asking questions and elaborating on the important fundamentals of consent and sexual responsibility.
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Navy certifies newest CFLs
The history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Each year during the month of April, SAPR programs, local rape crisis centers, college campuses, and many others come together to raise awareness and work to prevent sexual assault. But how did this all start and why April? In the 1970s, rape crisis centers began to form across the United States and events likes Take Back the Night organized communities to take a stance against sexual assault. By the late 1980s the National Coalition Against Sexual Assault designated a week in April to be recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Week. Advocates began holding events throughout the month of April and by the late 1990’s there were calls to recognize it as a national month. The U.S. first observed SAAM on April 1, 2001. In 2009, President Obama was the first
United States president to proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Recently, the Department of Defense recognized the importance of prevention efforts and in 2015 proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Joint Base Charleston recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month and is calling on all service members, civilians and their families to increase their efforts to prevent sexual assault. Both SAPR programs will continue throughout the month with a long list of awareness events and opportunities for those to join the fight to end sexual assault. This year’s theme for April 2015 is Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part, Do Your Part. What will you do this month and yearlong to end sexual violence?
Air Base Victim Advocates Civ Florine King, 628th WSA - SARC Civ Shelia Bacon, 628th WSA - SAVA SSgt Dana Alderete - 437 MXS SSgt Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRS SrA Patvia Brice - 628th LRS TSgt Tarha Burchell - 628th CONS SSgt Michelle DeMers - 1 CTCS MSgt Emily Edmunds - 14 AS TSgt Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDSS TSgt Toccara Evans - 628th LRS SSgt Adrienne Forth - 437th OSS TSgt Chiquita Frazier - 628th LRS
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By Chaplain, Lieutenant Commander Brett K Cartwright U.S. Navy 4th MED BN H&S CO NOSC Charleston
Good Foundations! The right foundation produces wise results. Just as in physical structures, when we build our lives on a solid healthy spiritual foundation, results overflow with blessings to all who come in contact with them. Values like Joy, Peace, and Charity are often associated with strong spiritual foundations in a person’s life. They witness to the good or wisdom of serving our neighbors above self in a world in which self-reliance and self-promotion generally reigns. We are responsible for the life we live and we are all building for a time of inevitable testing. Some of us would painstakingly choose to build wisely, while others, to their convenience and detriment, would choose to build on the unstable sands of self-reliance and self-promotion. What are you building your life on today?
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NHCC CO signs donation form
Sexual assault awareness month proclamation signing
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)
From left to right: Command Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Joint Base Charleston command master chief; Florine King, JB Charleston - Air Base SARC; Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander; Capt. Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander and Command Chief Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief sign a proclamation declaring the month of April 2015 as sexual assault awareness month for Team Charleston. The signing ceremony took place in the 628th ABW conference room March 31, 2015. The theme for sexual assault awareness month this year is, “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part.” The purpose of sexual assault awareness month is to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and support sexual assault survivors.
U.S. Navy photo / Kris Patterson
Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Marvin Jones signs a donation form for the Navy and Marine Relief Corps Society fund drive March 25, 2015 at the clinic. NMCRS was established in 1904 to aid Sailors and Marines in urgent financial need. Through donations, the Navy-marine Corps Relief Society may be able to provide an interest-free loan or grant. In an emergency, the Society can provide assistance for basic living needs, such as food, rent, and utilities; essential vehicle repairs; emergency travel; disaster relief and funeral assistance. The Society also has caseworkers to provide financial counseling to help service members plan for better financial stability. Visit www.nmcrs.org for more information.
1,000th F-35 training sortie flown at Luke AFB
From 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The 56th Fighter Wing flew its 1,000th F-35A Lightning II training sortie March 31, making it the fastest F-35 wing to reach the 1,000-sortie milestone in the Defense Department. This is the second historic milestone in the past two weeks. Last week, Luke’s first F-35 student sortie was flown marking a significant step forward for the Airmen at Luke in realizing its new mission -- training the world's greatest F-35 and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots. That student was the commander of the 56th Fighter Wing, Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, who is making the transition from the F-16 to the F-35.
The first official class of student pilots is scheduled to begin in May, at the Academic Training Center, a 145,000square-foot, two-story training center. "I’m extremely proud of the extraordinary work our maintainers are doing to ensure our pilots have mission-ready and safe jets," Pleus said. “The F-35 is going to be the backbone of the Air Force's fighter fleet for decades to come and Luke will play a vital role in producing the world's greatest, most lethal F-35 pilots. With initial operational capability scheduled to occur late next year, it's important that we get our training program and process dialed in and as efficient and refined as our F-16 training program is, so we can help meet
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April 3 / A webinar, “Is the TSP for Me?” will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, strategies and more.
April 7 / A “My New Space” class will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success. April 8 / MANDATORY TAP Pre-separation Briefings will be provided for separatees and Retirees from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop. April 9 / A “Slaying the Debt Dragon” webinar will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tired of being in debt? Explore debt’s history, what undermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out of debt! April 10 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend. / A webinar, “Is the TSP for Me?” will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, strategies and more. April 13-17 / A “Transition GPS Workshop” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30
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April 6-10 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Gps) Workshop: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space available basis. April 14 / My New Space: 3 - 4:30 p.m. If you are moving out of the dorm, attend this financial preparedness class to prepare for the expenses of living off base. This class is mandatory for service members moving out of the dorms. April 15 / Five Love Languages: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. What makes you feel loved? People express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language. April 16 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 0800-0930, the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. April 20 / Home Selling: 2:30 - 4 p.m. Are you selling your home soon? Selling a home can be difficult, let us help. Join this workshop to gain the tools you may need to successfully sell your property. April 22 / Military Spouse 101: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spouses, welcome to the military. Being a military spouse can be a challenging adventure. Join the Military Spouse 101 class and meet other military spouses. You will learn military culture such as acronyms, ranks, chain of command, core values and how to adjust to the military lifestyle. April 23 / Smooth Move: 9 a.m. - noon. Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. April 30 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 0800-0930, the VA represen-
tative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10001300 a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation.
Notices
/ Tobacco Cessation Group: Thinking about quitting tobacco? There is a Tobacco Cessation Group meeting the the Naval Health Clinic Charleston. Session 1: February 9 and March 9 / Session 2: January 26, February 23 and March 23. The group meets in the Wellness Classroom and runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. To register please call 843-791-6916 or just show up! / Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Center is having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to 2, every second week of the month and ends the last Friday of the month. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken. Don't forget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFLEETANDFAMILYSUPPORTCENTER. / CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. / Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities.
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Rec Review is produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to The Patriot. All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about Rec Review, call the Marketing Office at (843) 963-3809. Mention of any sponsor or sponsorship in this publication is not a federal endorsement for the product or service. For more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com.
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be selective. Over 300 Vehicles To Choose From 07 Toyota Camry Hybrid Looks and runs great, must see
$
Auto, one owner, extra clean
10,886
11 Ford Crown Vic LX leather, low miles, extra clean
$
14,995
13 Ford F-150
Auto, power package, extra clean
$
Auto, looks and runs great
5,995
11 FORD FESTIVA SE $
07 Honda Fit Sport
18,499
$
5,995
97 Ford Mustang GT Lots of extras, looks and runs great
$
12 Ford Focus
04 Dodge Ram 2500
Crew cab, Cummings Diesel, one owner, like new
$
10,995
$
$
15,890
Auto, loaded, like new
10,995
$
19,976
$
5,895
10 Nissan Altima
Auto, power package, extra clean
$
10,995
$
16,995
Premium pkg, leather, auto, loaded, xtra clean
$
19,995
$
22,899
12 Ford F-150 Crew Cab XLT $
Loaded, low miles
25,995
V6, NAV, Moonroof, leather, one owner
$
22,789
Loaded, extra clean, must see
$
6,995
08 Mercury Sable Premium Leather, loaded, one owner only 30k miles
$
$
14 NISSAN NV 200 $
Auto, only 152 miles
20,995
14 Transit Connect Wagon EXT 13 HONDA ACCORD EX-L Only 8k miles, like new, 3rd row
05 GRAND CARAVAN
11,898
Sport pkg., 4WD, V6 one owner
$
27,999
$
6,995
11 FORD EXPLORER Auto, extra clean, factory warranty
$
20,995
$
13 HONDA PILOT EX-L Leather, moon roof, only 9k miles, like new
$
30,995
24,995
13 Chevy Suburban LT
Leather, loaded, only 30k miles, factory warranty
$
32,595
06 Hyundai Tucson
V6, power package, leather, like new
$
09 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
6,996
$
V6, auto, one owner
9,995
11 Chrysler 200 LX $
Auto, loaded, extra clean
12,995
08 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner
16,995
V6, auto, only 13k miles, factory warranty
23,995
2014 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED
Ltd edition, 4x4, leather, moonroof, one owner
Auto, loaded, extra clean
14 Nissan Frontier SV Crew Cab
$
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee
13 Subaru Impreza SR
Loaded, factory warranty
14 1/2 Toyota Camry SE 14 FORD MUSTANG CONV Sunroof, loaded, one owner, only 13k miles
Auto, one owner, must see
08 LINCOLN MKX
12 Scion XB
loaded, extra clean, must see
5,899
02 Infiniti I 35 Luxury
$
13 HONDA CIVIC SI
Moonroof, loaded only 12k miles
$
20,995
14 Toyota Sienna LE $
Loaded, extra clean
24,899
14 Lexus ES 350
Loaded, one owner, only 12k miles
$
32,985
Double cab, V6, extra clean
17,995
13 Toyota RAV4
Loaded, auto, only 15k miles, one owner
$
21,997
14 FORD EDGE SEL
AWD, loaded, only 15k miles, factory warranty
$
25,729
14 Kia Sorento
Loaded, low miles, factory warranty
$
18,995
14 Dodge Ram 1500 $
Loaded, auto, only 4k miles
21,995
15 Chevy Camaro LT Leather, loaded, one owner only 30k miles
$
25,897
15 Volvo XC60 T5 Premium 14 Ford F-150 Crew Cab Panoramic Roof, only 10k miles, like new
$
33,997
Lariat 4x4, only 12k miles, loaded
$
38,995
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