04-04-2014 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 5, No. 13

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

Friday, April 4, 2014

Ready to jump U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., wait for the green light indicating it is time to jump March 27, 2014, on a C-17 Globemaster III flying over an undisclosed location.

The paratroopers were part of a large formation exercise which provided more than 500 operational and maintenance training objectives and demonstrated the U.S. Air Force’s strategic capability. See more photos on Page 6.

Large formation exercise tests JB Charleston Airmen

By Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

On an early Thursday morning, all it took was one look to the sky to see the amazing airlift capability of the U.S. Air Force.

One-by-one, nine C-17 Globemaster III's took off from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 27, 2014, in support of a large formation exercise dubbed "Raging Moose."

The exercise was a product of teamwork and coordination between many agencies on the joint base.

The 437th and 315th Maintenance Squadron crews were responsible for preparing aircraft for the exercise, having nine C-17s ready to launch in a specified time period. The maintenance crews and the 437th Aerial Port Squadron personnel also spent numerous hours preparing for the exercise.

While nine C-17's were being generated for the large formation exercise, there were also four aircraft preparing for real-world missions.

"It's what we do every day," said Master Sgt. William Young, 437th Maintenance Squadron superintendent. "It can be chaotic, but we excel when the pressure is on."

"The 437th Operations Group took the generated aircraft and conducted a large formation exercise and applied our capability to launch a number of aircraft and execute a mass airdrop over a specified drop zone," said Maj. James Dolson, 437th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations.

Along with executing a mass airdrop, three C-17's were involved in working with soldiers with the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., performing personnel drops over a specified drop zone.

"Exercises like this give us valuable training," said Dolson.

"We very rarely get to launch more than two or three aircraft at a time in formation."

"The exercise provided more than 500 operational and maintenance training objectives," said Capt. Rob Cross, 437th Maintenance Squadron assistant officer. " The exercise let us practice total force integration on a whole new level."

Exercises such as Raging Moose are considered cost effective exercises, saving the Air Force time and money. By combining the talents of the 437th Airlift Wing and the 628th Air Base Wing, the exercise allowed the integration of base personnel, and exercised each unit's ability to conduct a large scale exercise.

"The exercise was very successful," said Cross. "It showed us where we can improve and where we excelled."

Joint Base Charleston leaders show support for SAAM

U.S. Air Force photo / 1st Lt. Christopher Love

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, 628th Air Base Wing commander, signs his name on the 2014 Sexual Assault Proclamation April 1, 2014, to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Joint Base CharlestonAir Base. The commanders and command chiefs of the 315th Airlift Wing, 437th Airlift Wing, Naval Support Activity Charleston and 628th ABW each signed the document in a mutual show of support for victims of sexual assault and to affirm JB Charleston’s stance against the crime.

Dorchester Gate closure dates

INSIDE

The Dorchester Gate will be closed during the weekends of April 5-6 and April 12-13, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., to repaint the roads and parking areas around the base entrance and Visitor's Center. All inbound and outbound weekend traffic will be routed through the Commissary Gate. Access to the Visitor's Center will be maintained from Dorchester Road during normal business hours, however patrons should expect to find limited parking during these closures. Please contact SSgt Johnson (628 Civil Engineer Squadron) at 963-1403 with any questions.

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SIMULATION Exercise tests first responders

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U.S. Air Force photo / Eric Sesit

(Left to right) Capt. Jon Fahs, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer, Capt. Timothy Sparks, Naval Support Activity commanding officer, Capt. Marvin Jones, Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer, Capt. Amy Burin, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer, Cmdr. Charles Phillip, Naval Munitions Command commanding officer, and Cmdr. Victor Garza, Nuclear Power Training Unit executive officer, take turns signing the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation April 1, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. The proclamation states that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and encourages Sailors to “Live our values: step up to stop sexual assault.”

GALLATIN Saluting 45 years of service

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COMMENTARY

Let your conscience be your guide

Commentary by Col. James Fontanella 315th Airlift Wing commander

Undeniably, we all make mistakes at some point. We are human and it is natural. What our conscience ought to tell us about corrective action after a misstep is to take responsibility for our actions, be honest with ourselves and others and move on. Mistakes are opportunities for Let your conscience be your guide. growth and I'm a firm believer in education versus punishment to That's pretty simple advice. We all remember the enable development. story of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket from our childSome circumstances can put us in a position where the right answer hoods, and the horrible outcomes when Jiminy's advice is that we shouldn't go it alone. We know that whether it's help with was disregarded. The interesting thing is, following finances, relationships, substance abuse or other behavioral health your conscience is great advice whether you're young issues, assistance is out there. All too often, many of our coworkers, or old, child or adult, wooden or real.

I find that it serves me well in my current position.

Col. James Fontanella and even loved ones, need help and won't take the initiative to act on what they know they need to do. Our Wingman culture encourages us True, I'm inundated with guidance memorandums, polito help each other out. It's our duty to point others in need toward the cy letters and Air Force Instructions, but for the most part, my gut often resources that are available. And if you're wondering whether or not you tells me very precisely the difference between right and wrong. I also should seek help for yourself - you probably already know the answer. Take believe that most folks have a pretty reliable conscience when given the advantage of the opportunity to learn and grow before there are negative opportunity to look inward and ask themselves if they know right from consequences. wrong, efficient from wasteful or productive from destructive. It's the I see amazing accomplishments from the people I work with every day. choices that we make, by either knowingly accepting the guidance from our internal moral compass, or disregarding it for an easy out, that can get us in Truthfully, some make it look easier than others, but I acknowledge that most of our behaviors generally come from an intuitive sense within us. trouble.

Consistently listening to our consciences takes strength, courage and Fortunately, our military services provide us with good core values we are all expected to live by. And they are intended to be 24/7/365, on and off resiliency, but it's within all of our powers to do it, and hopefully that little voice in your head reflects good, honest and principled ethics. Life is never duty, in and out of uniform. For the Air Force, we all understand "Integrity as easy as children's fairy tales, but happy endings are far more likely if you First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do." Start with what choose to live your life by the guidance of your conscience ... whether or you know is right and make good choices that will serve yourself, your not you've chosen to name it. families, your service and your country well.

Confessions of a professional thief Commentary by Lt. Col. Pat Miller 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

My name is Lt. Col. Pat Miller, and I am a thief.

Now you may be thinking, how is this possible? Thievery goes against our core values and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

In turn, I'll argue the opposite. Because of a commitment to "Excellence in All We Do," I better myself and others by stealing. The real question you need to ask is, what is it that I so boldly confess to stealing?

I'm a collector of leadership styles, problem solving techniques and a myriad of other intellectual items. I watch. I listen. I process and learn.

And then I apply whatever tool is right for the moment at hand.

Over the years I have become a firm believer that you learn something from everyone - good leaders and bad. Each interaction is a learning opportunity. Sometimes you learn what works; sometimes you learn what doesn't work. And each time, you log the experience and try to recognize situations where a lesson from your memory rolodex can be applied. At times the lesson is as clear. This typically occurs at the extremes with brilliant and toxic leaders. Other times the lesson is harder to distill. You know you saw or experienced something, but it doesn't hit you until a few

days, weeks or months later what it was.

Regardless of the situation, however that experience molded your leadership style.

So where do I stalk my prey? Naturally, our military community is a target rich environment.

By the nature of our profession, we are surrounded by leaders and mentors both military and civilian. Keep your eyes open at not just formal meetings, but at social gatherings. Analyze the way a supervisor addresses a discipline issue or motivates a group. Note the nuances between leading a few Airmen versus leading many and the variation in approaches. Leadership is not a "one size fits all" activity.

Another prime target is our professional development pipeline. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to attend numerous leadership courses depending on our rank and position. Although the content is high quality, look for the other more subtle lessons. How does your instructor interact with the class? What are the post-lesson conversations about between students? Odds are, someone is talking about an experience similar to the lesson taught. The peer-to-peer dialogue is where you steal the best ideas.

The final, and perhaps most ripe quarry, is our surrounding community. You need to be a trained knowledge sniper to glean nuggets from community involvement. Whether you realize it or not, each

activity gives you an opportunity to pilfer or polish a skill. As an engineer, Habitat for Humanity is a target rich environment for our craftsmen. Working hand-in-hand with other tradesmen can teach a young carpenter a new way to frame a structure or an electrician a more efficient way to wire a panel.

The new skill, if applied in the proper setting, could enable a job at home station or downrange to be executed more efficiently. The same can be said for speaking engagements, organizing events or judging science fairs. With each engagement you are not just helping the community, but you are helping yourself ... pirating knowledge and experience that betters your communication and organizational skills.

Leading up to my last promotion, I sent a letter to former mentors and peers thanking them for making me the officer and Airman, leader and follower, husband and father I am today. At some point in my life, they challenged me, provided guidance and direction when I needed it, gave me the freedom to act, trusted me, allowed me to succeed and allowed me to fail. The successes were clearly theirs, but the failures were mine to own - in those instances I simply forgot the lessons I stole.

I encourage you to look for opportunities to better yourself. Steal every great idea or leadership style possible and apply them when the situation calls. Do it right, and thieving doesn't sound all that bad. Time to find my next victim.

fying the critical things you need to correct in order to better accomplish the mission. You are assessing yourself on how well you are doing your job. It is crucial to be brutally honest in your answers to your checklists and provide proof you have verified the answer and that you have had "eyes on."

Here are some tips for a successful unit SAP: 1. Read your Air Force Instructions. The instructions tell us what to do and why we do it.

The checklists used for self-assessment are only tools to help prepare your organization to be compliant with the Air Force instructions that pertain to your organization.

2. Be honest. Identify your problems, tell your supervisor about them and then fix them. It is easier and less painful to correct a self-identified problem than have someone outside your organization address it.

3. Enlist outside help. If you are unfamiliar with SAP, contact your squadron's SAP manager, MICT administrator, and/or the Joint Base Charleston Inspector General office. They can offer you guidance and instruction on how to run your checklist.

4. Explain your answers. It is easy to speed through checklists with yes or no answers, but it is important to take your time and provide proof for your answers. The justifications for yes responses

and explanations of no responses are what provides the proof of your program's thoroughness.

5. Document the results. It is important following an exercise or self-assessment to input all discrepancies, now called observations, into the MICT database to insure proper tracking until they are closed.

Having a viable SAP ensures each functional area and work center is inspected. It is one mechanism in which we ensure effective and efficient mission accomplishment. This is the unit's opportunity to self-identify, address and report these issues to leadership.

As part of the new Air Force Inspection System we all, from airman basic to colonel, are to: continuously evaluate our work, unit, processes, procedures, etc., and identify and address issues as they happen, and honestly report our findings to leadership.

SAP requires your due diligence in order to provide a valid assessment. In doing so, we are working and striving for continual mission readiness through self-assessment. If you're already doing this, great! You are helping your unit on its path to success. If you're not, get onboard and help your unit be mission ready.

Your friendly neighborhood Inspector General office is available for any questions you have feel free to e-mail them to: "628 ABW/IG Inspector General" organization box.

Conditioning is key to inspection effectiveness Commentary by Lt. Col. Alexandria Watson 628th Air Base Wing Inspector General

The Unit Effectiveness Inspection has been over for a few months now. Thank goodness we survived but now what? Do we just wait until the fall of 2015 and start scrambling for the next UEI? No, we don't!

It's like running a marathon. You don't practice the week or so before the big run. You condition your body for months to prepare for the big day; so, when it comes you're ready. The same goes for our next UEI. I know it's not until Dec. 2015, but we need to condition ourselves now so being inspection ready means we have been, are and will continue to be mission ready.

And how do we do that?

One way is through unit Self-Assessment Programs. SAPs provide an effective means of assessing mission performance and organizational effectiveness through internal review. Use your unit SAP to prepare your organization for mission readiness and in essence you'll be preparing your unit to be inspection ready. The SAP helps gauge unit strengths, illuminate problem areas and provide feedback to leaders. Within SAP, units use the checklists in management internal control toolset as one way to assess mission readiness.

Diligent completion of checklists helps in identi-

Simply put ... just be nice

Commentary by Master Sgt . Tim Wheelis 14th Airlift Squadron

Have you ever heard the saying, you'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar?

Simply put, it means, be nice! This saying is something everyone should think about when talking to friends and strangers alike.

We all have those days where we wish we could just crawl back into bed and try again tomorrow, but acting disgruntled and rude only makes other people have a bad day too. If you happen to encounter someone who is obviously having a bad day, or even a bad year, try cheering them up instead of spreading the gloom, you may just save a life.

If you need to talk with someone to correct an issue such as hair or uniform, remember to be constructive with your criticism. If you yell at them in front of people or make general statements about their appearance being out of regulation, you will most likely be met with resistance and contempt.

Instead, talk with them in private and let them know exactly what is out of regulation and how to fix it, then follow up to make sure the issue gets fixed.

Also, if you happen to be the one out of compliance, accept the criticism and fix the issue. There is no sense in acting disrespectful especially when

you are in the wrong. No matter where you work, or who you're talking to, be nice to people and you may be surprised how nice people are in return.

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# of Days Since Last JB Charleston DUI - 14 (Mar. 21, 2014 - 628 LRS) Total # of DUIs for JB Charleston 2014 - 5

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SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic hosts DimensionU

By Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Public Affairs

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic was the site of a March 28 Tri-County DimensionU competition which pitted more than 90 students from eight local middle schools in a competition testing their math and science skills in online, multiplayer educational video games.

Students from Alston Middle, Cane Bay Middle, DuBose Middle, Gregg Middle, Hanahan Middle, Oakbrook Middle, River Oaks Middle and Rollings Middle School of the Arts took part in the competition, all under the watchful eyes of SSC Atlantic volunteers and mentors. After more than two hours of competition, the DimensionU Tri-County winners were 1st Place: Warner Westberry, Jason Yeung and Jessica Turnbaugh from the Hanahan Middle School seventh Grade team; 2nd Place: Evan Arnold and David Cheslek of the Dubose Middle School seventh grade team; and 3rd Place: Tanner Dollan, Thomas Ramsey and Breanna Deese of the Cane Bay Middle eight grade team.

Winners from each grade in the competition earned a "Golden Ticket" and will return April 7 to compete against Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy teams in the 2014 Department of Defense Math Games Virtual Tournament.

They were the Hanahan Middle School sixth grade team of Dennis Rawlings, Jackson Peavy and Jared Markin; the Hanahan Middle School seventh grade team of Warner Westberry, Jason Yeung and Jessica Turnbaugh; and the Cane Bay Middle eight grade team of Tanner Dollan, Thomas Ramsey and Breanna Deese.

DimensionU, funded by the National Defense Education

Middle school students compete in DimensionU games at SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic, March 28, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station. The Tri-County DimensionU competition pitted more than 90 students from eight local middle schools in a competition testing their math and science skills in online, multi-player educational video games.

Program, is a math gaming tool that enhances students' skills in pre-algebra and algebra. The students engage in a series of first-person action adventure missions with three-dimensional graphics, sounds and animation similar to those in popular video games. Students can customize their avatars and can go online to play individually or in teams, with classmates or with other students around the world.

This is the third year SSC Atlantic has hosted the competition, held in the command's conference center on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station.

"It's always exciting to bring students here and see their enthusiasm and motivation towards math and technology," said Capt. Amy Burin, SSC Atlantic commanding officer.

DimensionU is part of SSC Atlantic's educational outreach program aimed at developing science, technology, engineering and math talent in K-12 schools and at universities. SSC Atlantic deploys volunteers from its technical workforce to serve as role models, mentors, content experts, competition judges and in other roles that show students the value of a STEM career. Their mission is to inspire, develop and attract the STEM talent that is essential to deliver innovative solutions for the nations' and SSC Atlantic's current and future challenges.

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Youth Aviation, Space, Leadership camp sign-ups deadline extended to April 9

By Gary Grove 628th Force Support Squadron

April 9 is the final day for Joint Base Charleston youth to submit applications for three upcoming Air Force-sponsored summer camps for 2014.

These opportunities include the Teen Aviation Camp at the U.S. Air Force Academy, June 7-12, Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., July 27 Aug. 1, and the Leadership Camp at the University of Texas in San Antonio, Texas, July 9-13.

All lodging, meals and program costs are centrally funded at no cost to participants or JB Charleston. Airline or personally owned vehicle travel costs to each camp are the responsibility of the attendees.

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Age or school grade requirements differ for each camp.

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841st Transportation Battalion gives back to the community

By Army Cpl. Denis Ortiz 841st Transportation Battalion

Members of the 841st Transportation Battalion volunteered their time to assist with preparations for the Multiple Sclerosis Society Challenge Walk, March 1, 2014, in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The three-day event consisted of a 30 - 50 mile Walk/March, and was designed to challenge individuals living with the disease and to raise awareness and funds for research and development of a cure. The event had participants walking through some of the most scenic and beautiful areas in the LowCountry, concluding in the Isle of Palms, S.C. Members of the 841st TB helped set up prior to the event, assisted other volunteers and participants during the walk, at the lunch stop and medical "spa" area, and closed out the Master Sgt. Kevin Young helps set up the finish line March 1, 2014, at the Multiple Sclerosis Challenge Walk in Mt Pleasant, S.C. Members of the 841st Transportation Battalion volunteered their time to assist volunteers and participants.

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The medical tent was available for those who needed to have any injuries treated, and the volunteers from the 841st also managed the "Spa" area, using a special mineral soak to soothe aches and any discomfort on the feet of the walkers.

Among the military volunteers from Joint Base Charleston were Navy Petty Officers 3rd Class Jordan Rogers and Nathan Cobb, and Seaman Apprentice Dillan Byers.

"We enjoyed ourselves so much that we decided to just come back again today" said Rogers.

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First responders from Joint Base Charleston take part in a Mass Casualty Exercise March 28, 2014, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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Nine C-17 Globemaster IIIs taxi to the runway as they prepare for take- off during a large formation exercise March 27, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The large formation exercise provided more than 500 operational and maintenance training objectives and demonstrated the U.S. Air Force's strategic capability.

Staff Sgt. Manuel Chacon, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits for a heavy pallet to be dropped from a Joint Base Charleston, S.C., C-17 Globemaster III, March 27, 2014. The cargo drops were part of a large formation exercise.

Senior Airman John Burke, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks the length of a C-17 Globemaster III performing visible checks for damage prior to a large formation exercise March 25, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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Luncheon concludes Women's History Month

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Honorary Commanders assume their duties

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Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander (left), Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander (second from left), and Col. James Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander (right), induct Charleston’s new Honorary Commanders during an Induction Ceremony March 28, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Honorary Commanders program educates local community leaders about the various missions at JB Charleston.

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

April 8 / Educational Opportunities Counseling appointments will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help you reach your educational goals.

April 9 / An “Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses” workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about FREE available resources and services such as employment, resumes, the local job market, scholarships and more! / A “What’s Your Retirement Plan?” workshop will be held from

April 10 / MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 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 TAP GPS Workshop. / A “Slaying the Debt Dragon” workshop will be held from 1:00 p.m. 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! Couples are highly encouraged to attend.

April 11 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 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 Family Practice section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

April 14-18 / A “Transition Assistance Program (TAP) GPS Workshop for Separatees” will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation

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Briefing (held on Thursdays) is required prior to attending this workshop. NOTICE: TAP GPS Workshops: The JB Charleston AB TAP GPS Workshop target audience will alternate between Separatees and Retirees, and for your convenience, JB Charleston WS will offer the TAP GPS Workshop to alternating target audiences.

April 15 / A “Good Credit—I Want That!” class will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score.

April 16 / A “Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston – Air Base” class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston AB for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry.

April 18 / A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from the TAP GPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty.

April 21 / An “Ace that Interview!” workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00. Learn interviewing techniques by practicing with expert coaching.

April 22 / A “My New Space” class will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success. / A Key Spouse Update for appointed Key Spouses will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.mil

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

Military Occupational Code (MOC) Crosswalk, Department of Labor Employment Workshop, and Veterans Affairs Briefings.

April 8 / Federal Employment 101 - Are you having difficulty applying for a federal job? If so, attend this class, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., and learn the ten steps of the federal job search process and fine-tune your federal resume.

April 12 / Operation Clip & Save - Learn how a penny-pinching shopper saves hundreds of $$$$ each month using coupons! Class held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Events

All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise specified. To register for a class or event, please call 794-7480.

NOTICE: The new office hours are Monday and Friday, 0730 to 1630 and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 0730-1700.

April 7-11 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (TGPS) - Also, known as TAP, this is a five day, Monday – Friday program, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., designed to prepare military members for transition to civilian life.

Spouses are welcomed to attend all sessions on a space available basis. This is a congressionally mandated workshop that includes:

April 15 / Conflict Resolution - Are you experiencing conflict in the work place or at home? If so, join our class from 9 to 11 a.m. and learn how to identify ways to effectively resolve conflict.

April 17 / Smooth Move -Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. Course held from 9 a.m. to noon.

Notices

/ VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees receive information on disability benefits and medical records review. To register, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480.

Military: Want To Place A Free Ad? Go To www.CharlestonMilitary.com

MISC NOTICES

Come Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info, playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group "Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC"

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundations is once again offering post-secondary academic scholarships to both high school seniors and undergraduate students who reside in Balfour Beatty Communities military family housing. The application process is now open for scholarships that will be awarded for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Applicants must be the child on an active-duty service member and reside in Balfour Beatty Communities military housing. Additional eligibility requirements and application details and submittal requirements can be found on the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation website (www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org). Please note, all applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2014.

Veterans, Families & Friends PTSD Support Group.

Free Anonymous help for AD, Vets, families.

843.637.6463 or 843.509.0535.

FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY - American Legion Post 166, Goose Creek will be hosting an FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY on Saturday April 22, 2014. The Flag Disposal Ceremony starts at 5PM and the public is invited to attend. The Flag Disposal Ceremony is a very dignified program that disposes of torn, soiled and worn out AMERICAN FLAGS. If you have a flag at home or work in this condition, please bring them to the American Legion Post 166 located at 116 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek for proper disposal. American Legion Post 166 cordially invites all Boys Scouts, Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts Brownie Troops and Active Duty Military personnel to attend and take part in this moving ceremony. For more information please call the Post at 553-5454 or check out our web site at www.americanlegionpost166sc.com

Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visit our website for playdates and more http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

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

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

Summerville, 2b/b newer townhome avail 4/30 $900 send inquiries to jlvarner53@gmail.com 2bd/2bh luxury condo, Mt. Pleasant, 1200sqft,gated, pool,rec ctr, carwash& more. Close to shopping&I526; $1250/mo, call 843-367-1002 Summerville, 2b/b newer townhome avail 4/30 $900 send inquiries to jlvarner53@gmail.com

HOMES/LAND FOR SALE

Goose Creek brick 3bedroom 1.5 bath with large fencd yard(pets nego). 5min to NWS 15 to CAFBclose shopping/dining, clean new paint /floors 1000mo 843-442-5767

2BR/2BA w/2x gar. Lg. porch & sunrm. shade trees, irrigation, gated community 208 Patchwork Dr. Ladson. Can fish from backyard. $108K negot. Info: 843-364-2066.

TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD

Home for Sale in Wescott, 4 Bedroom/2 Bath with 2 car garage, on a huge pond. Close to Base, Dorchester II schools: $157,000. contact Mark at 843-670-7641

2 Acres Ridgeville Campbell Rd off Hwy 61. Paved Road Country Property 10 mins from Legend Oaks & Summerville Schools. Ready to Build. $43,000 843-826-0750

HOMES/APTS FOR RENT

Nice 3BR at Indigo Palms Community Very Close To Base- Dist. 2 Schools Built Energy Efficient, Cathedral Ceilings; Many Upgrades Screen Porch in Private Back Yard Setting Fire Place- Pool ect Rent $1350 Military Appreciation Discounts - $200 ________________ Military Discounted Rent $1,150 Call 860-639-1270 for appointment.

Summerville 2br 1ba nice clean home available 15 Apr. Pets negotiable, walk to schools, military discounts, 800mo +deposit Call 843 442 5767.

843-412-5861 fax 843-628-3454 CharlestonMilitary.com Diggle Publishing, PO Box 2016, Mt. Pleasant SC 29465

Diggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their dependents. Each line is roughly approximately 45-55 letters and spaces. The amount depends upon the number of capitals, punctuation, etc. Three lines is roughly 150-160 total letters and spaces.

One ad per military family per issue.

Military may re-submit ad each week.

Only personal ads qualify to run for free (ie: garage sales, home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.)

Business-related ads (even if a home business) do not qualify to run for free and must be paid. (See information below.*) We DO NOT accept “work at home” or “multilevel-marketing” ads. Ads which do not adhere to submission guidelines may be rejected without notice.

The Best Way To Submit A Free Classified Ad Is With Our Online Form At www.CharlestonMilitary.com We do not take ads by phone.

Please do not call us to confirm receipt of your free ad.

412-5861

* Ads from non-military or business-related ads (even home businesses) cost $3 per line (45-55 letters and spaces per line). Additional lines (over the 3 free) for personal ads may be purchased for $3 per line as well. To pay for an ad or additional lines, please submit your credit card number and expiration date - as well as the name of the cardholder with your ad via fax, email, or by phone.

Deadline to submit an ad is 9 a.m.

Wednesday morning. Ads printed on a first come-first serve, space available basis.

AUTO / MOTORCYCLE

2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SUV, 138K miles, all pwr, tow pkg, sunroof, exc cond. $8,900 OBO. Call 843-518-8703. Loc @ CAFB resale lot.

MISC ITEMS FOR SALE 5 Pc Dinette $148, New in Box. Coffee & End Tables $99, All New! Can Deliver if needed, 843-696-5212

KITCHEN CABINETS Beautiful. Never Installed.

Cost $4800, Sell $1650. Call 843-856-4680.

MATTRESS SETS 11'' THICK PILLOWTOPS Brand New, With Warranties.

QUEEN $285, KING $395 Twins & Fulls Available Can Deliver. 843-225-2011

Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set w/ warranty. $150! King for $225. Can Deliver $150 843-696-5712

$395 Sofa & Love Seat, New in Plastic. Delivery Available, must Sell! 843-696-5712 6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set, Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available 843-696-5212

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisors are available to assist all servicemembers, veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base office is located in building 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224. The Weapons Station office is located in building 302, room 108, and the number is 794-4304. / ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a class for parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. The discussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to have your child assessed, and understanding other difficulties that cooccur with ADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat every month, so you can jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools.

The classes are taught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with an extensive history in ADHD and behavior challenges in children. This service is free to enrolled patients at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. To register for the class, contact Capt. Carter at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, (843) 794-6895. / New Year, New Resume! - Military Saves, a component of the nonprofit America Saves and a part-ner in the Department of Defense’s Financial Readiness Campaign, that seeks to motivate, support, and en-courage military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. The research-based cam-paign uses the principles of behavior economics and social marketing to change behavior. Military Saves encourages all service members, their families, and civilian employees to take the Military Saves pledge. Joint Base Charleston’s Fleet & Family Support Center and Airman & Family Readiness Center will promote the Military Saves Campaign 24 February 24 through March 1, 2014.

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