04-06-2012 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Patriot Vol. 3, No. 13

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

Friday, April 6, 2012

Family Circle Cup welcomes local military Col. Richard McComb poses for a photo with Jelena Jankovic and Venus Williams at the Daniel Island Family Circle Tennis Center April 4. The Family Circle Cup saluted local active duty military members and their families by offering complimentary tickets to the April 4 matches.

McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander.

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Preventing sexual assault; everyone's duty

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By Senior Airman Anthony Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

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NATIONAL PARK WEEK Free admission See page 14

HONOR KIDS Month of the military child

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a yearly reminder to raise awareness and promote the prevention of sexual violence. This year's theme, "Hurts one. Affects all ... Preventing sexual assault is everyone's duty," focuses on the effects of sexual assault on the military's mission readiness.

To help spread the message, several activities have been scheduled at Joint Base Charleston during the month.

Activities at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station: - A Sexual Assault Prevention and Response information table will be available every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station galley. The table will display t-shirts designed by victims of sexual assault.

- Sex Signals is scheduled for April 18 at the Red Bank Club and Bowman Center. The Sex Signals Improv group will provide training on bystander intervention, sexual assault and sexual harassment awareness and the role alcohol plays in sexual assault. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. at the Red Bank Club and 12:30 p.m. and 3:30

p.m. at the Bowman Center.

- A 5K Road Rage is scheduled for 7 a.m., April 25 at Sam's Gym. - A kickball tournament is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at the Marrington Plantation. Teams must consist of 10 to 12 players. Contact Tiffany Mizzell at 764-7428 to sign up.

Activities at JB Charleston - Air Base - Squadron walk around - Sexual Assault Victim Advocates will rotate with Sexual Assault Response Coordinators, visiting different squadrons and distributing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office informational items.

At River Green on the College of Charleston campus, the local Rape Crisis Center, along with the College of Charleston, will host Take Back the Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., April 12. Take Back the Night is a march and candlelight vigil that symbolizes the end of violence against men, women and children.

Lucy Rodriguez, 628th Air Base Wing SAPRO coordinator said, "3.4 percent of women and .5 percent of men were sexually assaulted during a 12-month period according to the 2010 Gallop Survey of the Air Force activeduty military. Nineteen percent of women and two percent of men were sexually assaulted

DoD implements changes to sexual assault response

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while serving in the Air Force.

"Sexual assaults go against the core values of the Air Force and degrade mission effectiveness," Rodriguez continued. "In order for our Airmen to be successful, they must be able to trust their wingmen; if they cannot trust their wingmen within their Air Force family, how can they be expected to succeed?"

"April is an exciting month for me as a SARC," said Tiffany Mizzell, JB Charleston Weapons Station SARC. "It's an opportunity to reach out to our Sailors and their families and provide them with information regarding the various services of our program. However, this is also a time to give a voice to those who have remained silent. Sexual assault is contrary to the Navy's core values - one incident is too many.

Although SAAM places a focus on sexual assault during the month of April, prevention and awareness of sexual assault must continuously be enforced."

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley said, "Inspiring our Airmen to be good wingmen is not just a worthy undertaking ... it is a critical mission enabling task that has hope of one day creating an Air Force without sexual assault, making it a benchmark for all the world to emulate."

WASHINGTON – The Defense Department has refined new methods to aid sexual assault victims whether reporting a crime or seeking assistance as they transition from service, the director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said here March 30.

“We have several new options for victims of sexual assault,” said Air Force Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog. “First, if you’ve been a victim of sexual assault in the military you now have the option of requesting an expedited transfer. We signed that into effect in December.”

“If you find it untenable or unbearable in the organization that you’re at … you can request to be transferred,” she added.

Hertog said a service member’s local commander has 72 hours to respond to the request for transfer, and if denied there is an option to take it to the first flag or general officer in the chain of command who also has 72 hours to respond.

“We also have a new document retention initiative,” she said. “We heard loud and clear from our veterans that present themselves at the [Department of Veterans Affairs] years later that there was no documentation that they had ever been sexually assaulted [during] their military service.”

The issue arose, Hertog said, because varying standards of retention had existed among all of the services but has since been resolved.

“We now have one standard of retention so those individuals that file unrestricted reports will have their documents retained for 50 years,” she said.

“And those that file restricted reports will have their documents retained for five years,” Hertog said. “And of course our victims of sexual assault who file restricted reports have that option to convert over to unrestricted reports at any time and then we will retain their documents for that 50-year period.”

The director also discussed other innovations such as expanding legal assistance to encourage victims to participate in the military justice system “in order to hold that perpetrator accountable.”

As of January, DoD civilians and contractors deployed abroad, and military dependents over 18 years old are now eligible to access sexual assault response services, Hertog said.

Hertog noted other changes implemented include new training for investigators of sexual assault crimes within the services.

“Some of our new training initiatives concern our investigators such as our [Naval Criminal Investigative Service] agents, Air Force [Office of Special Investigations], and Army [Criminal Investigation Division],” she said. “We think we have found the gold standard course … to send many of the agents to, to build a sexual assault subject expertise cadre of our agents to get them very familiar with these cases.”

Hertog said training frequency will increase, more seats will be offered and the training has expanded to include Judge Advocate Generals “because these are some of the toughest cases to investigate as well as prosecute.”

Perhaps the most useful option has been established for about a year, Hertog noted.

“You have the option of contacting our DoD Safe helpline,” she said.

“We stood up a 24/7 crisis hotline – it’s operated by RAINN, the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network – who have been trained by us so they’re very familiar with military terminology.”

“If you don’t want to go through your chain of command you can contact them and they will tell you where your nearest rape crisis center is in your community outside your installation gates,” Hertog said.

Hertog said the hotline has been “extremely successful” with about 30,000 unique visits to the site and about 2,500 referrals for counseling services.

She emphasized the Defense Department’s commitment to “eradicating” sexual assault in the military “from the Secretary [of Defense] on down.

“We have to eliminate this problem from our ranks,” Hertog added.

“The American public gives us what’s most dear to them and that’s their sons and daughters. And they trust us that we’re going to take care of them [which] is a commander’s job.”

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COMMENTARY

We have a problem…

Commentary by Adm. Jonathan Greenert Chief of Naval Operations WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Secretary of the Navy recently announced our “21st Century Sailor and Marine” initiative, which pulls together a set of objectives, policies and programs, new and existing, to maximize personal and family readiness.

I’d like to cover one of the five areas in the initiative: readiness. More specifically, it’s a safety problem that has grown at an alarming rate, and we have not been able to turn around – sexual assault.

Folks, we’ve got to face the facts - sexual assault is an attack on a Sailor. On average, these attacks take place every day. Yes, every day.

These attacks include “blue on blue” - Sailor on Sailor - think about that. We’ve had a former commanding officer go to jail for 10 years because he raped one of his Sailors and we have had junior officers and chiefs who have also been

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ing at “some” commands, it is happening at your command. We need to commit, as a Navy, to not accept this crime at our commands and get rid of the myth that it’s just “part of life.” It is not.

It’s about changing attitudes. It is about leadership at every level getting engaged. It’s about creating a safe environment of dignity and respect for our shipmates. It’s about declaring and committing that we won’t tolerate this in our Navy.

And it is especially about “by stander intervention,” stepping in when you see one of our shipmates threatening another. We stand to gain confidence and trust in a Navy that cares about all of its Sailors.

In short, everyone needs to do something about it! In the coming weeks you will hear from your leadership on the prevention of sexual assault as we renew our emphasis Navy wide on this important issue. Let’s face it together, there is no place for sexual assault in our Navy and I know we can resolve this with your effort and focus.

Airmen are not disposable Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, Jr. 437th Airlift Wing command chief With the recent expiration of black boots, I want to share an example of how for years I took care of my boots and still continue to take care of our Airmen today.

Now you may be asking yourself where I am going with this, but come with me for a couple of minutes and I will explain.

When I received my first pair of boots in basic training, I immediately went to work shining them (one of the measures of success was how well your boots were shined). What I very quickly found out was that one boot would take the wax and with little effort, shine very well. The other one, well let's just say this one was a little more of a challenge. I would put more work into that second boot but for all my efforts, it just would not match the shine of my other boot. This was confusing to me because they came from the same place; they probably were made from the same piece of leather and most likely went through the same quality control checks. At this point, I had a decision to make about the efforts I would apply to the less shiny one and I began to learn a leadership lesson that would pay great dividends for the rest of my career.

As I became a new supervisor, I would in-process new Airmen and just like my boots, one of those Airmen would be really shiny: need little supervision, possess the ability to act with little guidance and immediately became an asset to the unit. The other however, would need lots of guidance and mentoring causing me to once again reflect on how I managed those boots. Again, our process is the same, basic training and tech school should deliver pretty consistent Airmen and just like those boots, had most likely met the same quality control standards. The most important thing to remember here is that they both shine, however they do not shine the same. This is a critical part you must

understand as a leader, mentor and supervisor. You cannot just focus on the easy thing to do; I have found through many years of experience, the great benefits of putting your efforts into something. As a leader, your efforts in those individuals will ultimately determine how well they shine, if they ever get a chance to shine at all.

Now let's transition to modern day and our easy to maintain, no shining required green boots. I was in the gym one day and heard someone comment that they loved their new boots. Since I was holding on to my black boots until the last day, this conversation piqued my interest. It went something like this: "Man I really love these new boots; I just have to wear them, brush them off once in a while and when they are worn out, throw them away."

As I walked back to my office, it dawned on me that in a non-intentional way maybe our Airmen were feeling like this. The data is pretty well substantiated with regard to many years of consistent deployments, challenging budget cuts, consolidation of many support functions, etc., that our Airmen need more personal attention. We have many resiliency programs such as Comprehensive Airman Fitness and Leadership Pathways, but are still challenged with trying to find that one thing to truly make a difference.

I submit to you my earlier comments on how to shine boots. Unless you truly get to know your Airmen and get personal with them, you will never feel the awesome responsibility of being entrusted with someone's professional and personal development. The great thing here is that we do not have to come up with the next great thing to make this happen, we already have it. It lies within the role of supervision and understanding the requirement to know your people. A simple brushing off and sending them on their way is sometimes just not good enough to understand their needs. Our renewed focus on front line supervision drives home the point that constant and personal attention goes a long way towards preventing and correcting problems. Ultimately, it is your handson leadership that will make a lasting difference and will lead to the success and shine of your Airmen, your unit and our great Air Force.

Diamond Tips: Use social media wisely Commentary by Master Sgt. Mark O'Brien 437th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant Are you a social networking connoisseur? Do you tweet your Facebook status to your friends? Today's Airmen tend to use social networking websites to document their lives.

Airmen use social media to communicate, meet new people, share pictures with each other or express their feelings.

Be careful with the power of technology because sometimes it can backfire! As a service member, you represent yourself and your country 24-hours a day.

During a recent incident off base, a local police officer and I struck up a conversation concerning Facebook. He said the local police department

had hired a person specifically to scrub social networking sites for new employees, tenured employees or any perpetrators of crimes. Talk about big brother watching over you!

Posting information about operational status, what part you replaced on an aircraft or personal comments about your chain of command can result in embarrassing and sometimes severe consequences. AFI 35-113, Chapter 15 is very informative concerning social media.

It is important to understand that what you type can be used against you. You can express yourself without defaming your character or service. Just make sensible posts and upload sensible pictures and everything will be great.

Have a fine Air Force Day and I look forward to following you on the internet.

Command Chief highlights recent dress and appearance guidelines Commentary by 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs There are several changes to Air Force dress and appearance guidelines documented in Air Force Instruction 36-2903.

"If you have not yet reviewed AFI 36-2903, I recommend you do so, but here are a few important highlights you should be aware of," Chief Master Sgt. GiGi Manning, 315th Airlift Wing command chief.

Here are a few new requirements and frequently violated dress and appearance requirements.

"Dress and personal appearance standards that are not listed as authorized in the publication are unauthorized," states AFI 36-2903, Page 1, last sentence.

Backpacks • With blues and PT uniform, solid-color black backpacks only.

• With ABUs, solid-color black, ABU-patterned, olive drab or Air Force sage green only.

• Backpacks should only be carried in your left hand or worn on the left or both shoulders. You should never wear a backpack on your right shoulder.

Contact lenses • Contact lenses must be clear and cannot change the natural color of the wearer's eye.

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charged and convicted of sexual assault. We have shipmates committing crimes against shipmates and we all have to do something about it.

This is my problem and this is your problem.

Sexual assault is unacceptable and its roots need to stop at all levels; I can’t tolerate it and you shouldn’t either. It undermines our Navy core values and ethos and it undercuts safety and readiness. We need to address it for what it is – a real danger.

It is important that we support sexual assault victims and hold offenders accountable. But what we really need to do is prevent sexual assault before it occurs. Some call this “getting to the left of the event.” This means taking a hard look at command climate and I need your help in this regard. We need to watch our humor, our language and ensure it’s appropriate for the work place. We need to prevent the abuse of alcohol, which is a primary contributor to sexual assaults.

We need to promote responsibility for ourselves and each other. Sexual assault is not just happen-

Watches • Watches must be conservative. Prohibited examples include: diamond covered, neon or bright colors, bands exceeding 1 inch in width and novelty watches (i.e. cartoons characters, sports teams)

Earrings • Earrings must be spherical, white diamond, gold, white pearl or silver. Maximum diameter is 4mm.

Bracelets • Bracelets must be conservative and no more than ½ inch in width, be gold or silver in color.

Support-a-cause, a person, a philosophy or group bracelets are not authorized.

• Exceptions to this include medical alert/ID bracelets. Traditional metal POW/MIA/KIA bracelets which are silver, bronze or gold are also authorized.

Sunglasses • Plastic sunglass frames should be black or brown. Metal frames should be gold or silver.

• Conservative ornamentation is OK. • Mirror lenses are not authorized.

• Logos are allowed if they are small and the same color as the frame or lens.

• Never wear sunglasses on the top or back of your head, around your neck or hanging from a uniform pocket.

Hair • Male's hair must be tapered on the sides and back. Sideburns should not extend below the lowest ear opening.

• Female's hair should not extend 3 inches in bulk and not extend below the rear edge of the collar. Hair color must complement the members complexion and skin tone.

Pockets • At no times are members of the Air Force allowed to have their hand in their pockets - this includes while walking, standing and in cold weather. This rule applies to all uniforms, including PT uniform.

ABUs • Sleeve cuffs must remain visible at all times.

All pockets will be secured and items stowed in pockets will not be visible except pens stowed in the pen pocket.

• ABU caps may not be pushed, rolled, folded or tucked in (e.g. ranger fold).

Cell phones • Previous: 98th Uniform Board message dated June 12, 2009, allowed use of personal cell phones while walking in uniform.

• Current: AFI 36-2903 dated July 18, 2011, superseded this message. Now it is not allowed.

Exception: Use of a personal cell phone for official notifications is allowed.

Specialty Badges • Basic: Upon graduation of technical school officers and enlisted are authorized the basic specialty badge.

• Senior: When an enlisted member is awarded their 7 level they may wear the senior badge.

Officers may wear the senior badge after 7 years in their specialty.

• Master: Enlisted 5 years after award of 7th level skill level and master sergeant or above.

Officers may wear this badge after 15 years in the specialty.

Phased out items • 33S legacy badges (Oct. 2011) • Battle Dress Uniform - BDU (Nov. 2011) • Desert camouflage uniform (Nov. 2011) • Black T-shirts and black combat boots (Nov. 2011) • Tan boots with ABUs outside theater of operations (Nov. 2011)

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1st CTCS photog captures first place in annual MILPHOG competition Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs It's Sept. 15 and the mid-day sun is beating down on a company of Soldiers. They know something is about to happen, they can feel it in the air. The heat has sweat dripping and anticipation has their hearts racing. BLAST! A car bomb goes off and the chaos begins.

Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt, a photographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, takes a deep breath and focuses on the task at hand; documentation. She remembers the moment she took the photo that won first place in the Department of Defense's annual Military Photographer of the Year competition Combat Documentation category. She remembers the sound of the explosion and the shouts of the Soldiers, the smell of smoke and her hands shaking. She had to tell herself repeatedly, "This is just a training exercise."

Hyatt was attending pre-deployment training for ground and aviation brigades at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., Sept. 7 through 24, 2011. The training focuses on providing tough, realistic, joint and combined arms training before service members deploy. Some of the training takes place in a simulated Afghan village.

She wasn't training as just a photographer. She was expected to be a participant and was embedded with U.S. Army paratroopers from Bravo Company, 2/508th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Being embedded with the company meant she was expected to take photos as well as take on a combat role if necessary.

During this particular training scenario, she knew that something big was going to happen because an instructor pulled her away from her company and told her where to stand.

"He didn't give me any specifics but I knew that this was going to be important or they wouldn't have put so much emphasis on where I should be standing," said Hyatt. "As soon as the car bomb went off and the screams started, I understood. They used a wounded warrior, real-life amputee as a simulated wounded soldier in the scenario which just added to the realistic nature of the training."

In the simulation the wounded soldier was lying close to where the explosion happened. Fake blood was everywhere and his leg was blown off.

"Click , Click, Click." She fired her camera and captured hundreds of photos of her team going through the worst case scenario exercise. It wasn't until she returned to her tent that evening and looked through her images that she got excited about the moments she had captured with her camera.

"That is my favorite part of being a photographer," said Hyatt. "Once you get back and start the editing process you sometimes come across photos that you get really enthusiastic about."

The photos were reviewed by Clarence Brown, photographic standards and training chief and other members of the 1st CTCS. The photo of the wounded soldier being put on a litter for evacuation stood out from the rest. She was encouraged to submit it to the Defense Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt shows her award winning photo, March 30 at Joint Base Information School's MILPHOG competition Charleston - Air Base. Hyatt took the photograph while at the National Training Center, Fort Irvine, Calif., Sept. 2011. The photograph is of a simulated woundin the combat documentation category. ed U.S. Army Solider being transferred onto a litter during a training scenario MILPHOG, an annual photo competition in a simulated Afghan village. Hyatt's photo took first place after competing under the Visual Information Awards against 434 other entries in the combat documentation category during the Program, is designed to recognize photogra- Department of Defense's Annual Military Photographer of the Year competiphers for their achievements in furthering tion. Hyatt is from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. the objectives of military photography as a command information and documentation media within the ... Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt!" Minutes after, members from her Department of Defense. The program operates under the aegis squadron pulled her out of class to give her the good news.

"I was so shocked and excited," said Hyatt. "It is such an honor of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and is administered by the Commandant of the to have one of my photos win MILPHOG. You are going up against the best photographers across all the military branches."

Defense Information School.

Hyatt is scheduled to attend the Communicators Excellence "This was my first year submitting photos to MILPHOG," said Hyatt. "I was excited about my submissions but I wasn't Awards ceremony at the Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, Md. on May 4 where she will be recogoverly confident that I would place."

The judging took place March 16. A live feed of the judg- nized for her achievement.

In addition to the ceremony, she will attend the White ing was available to military members from all over the world so they could witness the event. Hyatt was in a training class House News Photographers Association's 91st Annual "Eyes and had no idea that her photo, one of 434 entries in the com- of History" awards dinner May 5 at the Ritz Carlton in bat documentation category, had made it into the final judg- Washington, D.C. The dinner honors media contest winners.

"At 1st Combat Camera, we are expected to always ing. In a unanimous decision, three judges decided that her improve as documenters and it's important to remember that photo, "National Training Center" would take first place.

Airman 1st Class Melissa Goslin, a 1st CTCS photogra- photography is incredibly subjective," said Hyatt. "When it pher, sent her a text message with the words "and the first really comes down to it, I just feel lucky that those three place photo for MILPHOG Combat Documentation goes too MILPHOG judges liked my photo."

S.C. legislature supports ban on Spice and bath salts Courtesy of 628th Air Base Wing Judge Advocate's office Spice and bath salts have been banned in South Carolina for more than five months. While the South Carolina General Assembly was on break, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control passed an emergency ban on the sale and possession of Spice and bath salts Oct. 24, 2011. This ban by DHEC came as a result of the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency placing the substances commonly found in bath salts and Spice in the same category as heroin and cocaine.

The S.C. General Assembly is back in session for 2012 and

is busy working on House Bill 3793. When and if it is passed, House Bill 3793 will amend South Carolina State Code 4453-190 to include substances commonly found in bath salts and Spice on the State's Schedule I controlled-substances schedule. Schedule-I status is reserved for those controlled substances with a high potential for abuse; no accepted use for medical treatment in the U.S., and a lack of accepted safety guidelines for use of the drug under medical supervision.

Examples of Schedule I controlled substances include heroin, cocaine and some forms of codeine.

Additionally, even though Spice and bath salts can still be

found in local tobacco stores and gas stations, these substances are not legal. Local law enforcement agencies are continuing to crack down and will eventually catch up with all stores selling Spice and bath salts.

Any Airman or Sailor caught using, possessing or distributing illegal drugs, such as Spice or bath salts, is subject to at least a General Discharge which means he or she will no longer be eligible for the G.I. Bill.

Bottom line, by smoking bath salts or Spice, you not only subject yourself to the possibility of serious injury, you risk losing your job and possibly landing in jail.

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The Patriot • April 6, 2012

Forest City hosts community town hall meeting

By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs More than 100 Airmen and their families who live on base attended a community meeting April 3, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Theater.

The meeting took place to discuss the construction of the 335 new homes being built on the air base, the phases of construction, the rules of being assigned a new home, the relocation and moving process and a question and answer session.

The following questions were asked by the audience: Q: Has AT&T been considered as an internet provider in the new homes as opposed to only having the option to use Comcast?

FC: We have spoken with AT&T and are currently working with them to bring their services to the new homes. It gives our residents a choice between different providers. The plan is to bring both services Q: How are utility bills going to be charged under the new homes?

FC: We will give residents a mock 12-month billing statement, which unlike the old system of paying by rank, the new system will be solely based on usage. The mock billing period is going to be used as a study to determine how much electricity, water and natural gas are used on average base-wide.

After the study a buffer or percentage off from the average

will be considered for families who use more or less utilities than the average. If the average gas bill is $100, and a family uses $125 worth of gas, and the buffer is 20 percent, the family will only owe $5. Families will only owe money if they their usage is above the buffer. If it is below the average, they will get a refund. The mock billing will not start until construction of all the homes is complete.

Q: Are the new homes going to have a fence and will they be chain link?

FC: Yes the new homes will have white vinyl fences.

Q: In the old homes, if we have a fence, the lawn maintenance contractors will not mow the yard inside of the fence. Is that going to stay the same in the new houses?

FC: Yes. You are responsible to mow the lawn inside of your fence.

Q: If you have an older house that falls in between the rows of homes which are being demolished, which row will your house move out with?

FC: Our goal is to work with the construction teams to ensure the construction of the new homes does not interfere with the safety of the existing homes. Safety is our top priority, so if leaving a family in their existing home makes it unsafe, then we will move the family to a new home. It all depends on the location of the existing home relative to construction.

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Diamond Sharp: 628th Air Base Wing

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Col. Richard McComb (left) recognizes Joint Base Charleston's most recent Diamond Sharp winners April 3. (Front Row) Airman 1st Class Christopher Curry, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Staff Sgt. Otis Smith, 628th Comptroller Squadron, Senior Airman Tyler Wehrung, 628th Communications Squadron and Airman 1st Class Collin Kirkpatrick, 628th Security Forces Squadron. Pictured in the back row are Senior Master Sgt. Jeffery Tynan, 628th LRS, Master Sgt. Nicole Bishop, 628th CPTS, Master Sgt. Scott Turnage, 628th CS, Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Burroughs and Master Sgt. Jeremy Klemme, 628th SFS. McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander and Burroughs is the 628th Air Base Wing acting command chief.

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Col. Richard McComb amd Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Ronald Sangston during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 22. The award is presented to the student who displays exemplary excellence as both a leader and a scholar. McComb is the JB Charleston commander and LugoSantiago was the 628th Air Base Wing command chief. Sangston is a 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems journeyman, 437th Airlift Wing.

NNPTC graduates Class 1107 Lt. j.g. Henry Donaghy receives the Vice-Adm. Behrens award from U.S. Rep. Tim Scott during the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduation ceremony for class 1107 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, March 30. The Behrens award recognizes the graduating officer with the highest grade-point average. Scott is the South Carolina first district congressman.

Petty Officer 3rd Class James Jacobs receives the class Honorman award from Rep. Tim Scott during the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduation ceremony for class 1107 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, March 30. The Class Honorman is the Sailor with the highest grade point average for the enlisted class.

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Every dog will have his day

By Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Dog lovers say their dogs are more than just pets; they're family. Dogs are there when we need them to lift our spirits when we are down and can protect us when necessary. We trust and believe in them and share a deep emotional bond. The 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base kennels instinctively harbor the same loyalty and devotion normally found in our family pets.

No other job fits Staff Sgt. Timothy Garrett, 628th SFS as perfectly as being a military working dog handler. Garrett did not know what he wanted to do in the military until he had already completed basic training at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas.

"I saw the new kennels for the military working dogs when they were being built at Lackland," said Garrett. "I have always loved dogs and ever since then I knew I wanted to be a handler."

Military working dogs are either born into the puppy program at JB San Antonio - Lackland or purchased from dog breeders in Europe after being evaluated by a veterinarian and experienced dog handler. The Air Force prefers to use German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds or Belgian Malanois because of their intelligence, good health and flexible temperaments.

At JB Charleston it is more than a job for military working dog handler Garret and his dog Akim.

Akim, a Belgian Malanois, spent 60 working days training at JB San Antonio - Lackland to become a patrol explosive detection dog. Once Akim complet-

Staff Sgt Timothy Garrett throws a Frisbee for Akim, a Belgian Malanois, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 29.

ed his training in Texas he was sent to JB Charleston.

Garrett is passionate about his job and his canine partner. "I find my job very rewarding. I get paid to come to work and hang out with Akim all day."

Like Akim, Garrett also completed training at JB San Antonio - Lackland to be a military working dog handler. Garrett is currently preparing for his first deployment as a dog handler and Akim will go with him.

"Each handler deploys with their dog," said Garret.

"This is important because the bond has already been established. Deploying with the dog you're with every day is vital to mission success."

Although this will be Garrett's first deployment as a handler, Akim already has one deployment to Afghanistan under his collar.

"These dogs respond like a person responds to their superior," said Garrett. "If they respect you, they will work harder for you."

Handlers spend their days cleaning kennels, feeding, grooming and exercising dogs to establish a bond with the animals. Handlers who work a flight schedule perform the same duties as well as attending guard mount (arming up), performing random vehicle inspections, building sweeps and walking patrols.

After his deployment, Akim will remain at JB Charleston through the duration of his military career even if Garrett is required to move due to Air Force needs. Akim will retire in two years and although Garrett may not be able to work with Akim forever, he does have other plans.

"I'm planning on adopting Akim when he retires," said Garrett.

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Akim, a Belgian Malanois, chews on his Frisbee at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 29. The 628th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit animals undergo six to eight months of training for drug and explosive detection. Akim is a military working dog assigned to the 628th SFS.

Staff Sgt. Timothy Garrett trains Akim, a Belgian Malanois at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 29. The 628th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit animals are primarily responsible for drug and explosive detection. Garrett is a military working dog handler and Akim is a military working dog. Both are with the 628th SFS.

Staff Sgt Timothy Garrett pets Akim, a Belgian Malanois at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base March 29.

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Guest speakers address security issues

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Joseph Butta gives a speech to Airmen and civilians at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Theater April 3 as a part of the Air Mobility Command Arms Control Treaty Workshop. Butta specializes in issues related to the Middle East including the three monotheistic religions which originated in the region.

Guest speaker Ray "D.I.C.E. Man" Semko addresses an audience at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 2 as part of the Air Mobility Command Arms Control Treaty Workshop. Semko spoke about defensive information to counter everything, using a highenergy, high-impact briefing. His goal was to get listeners to understand they can make a difference in keeping their family and their work place secure.

DoD completes extension of Tuition Assistance policy requirement Courtesy of Secretary of Defense Public Affairs The Department of Defense completed a 90-day extension April 3, for implementation of a policy requiring schools to have a signed DoD Tuition Assistance Program Memorandum of Understanding in order to participate in the Tuition Assistance program.

The 90-day extension, from Dec. 30, 2011, to March 30, 2012, allowed the Defense Department to work with stakeholders to address issues associated with the MOU. The MOU is intended to ensure service members have the widest variety of choices for their continued education. It codifies important educational protections for service members and government oversight in the form of an agreement between the educational institutions and the DoD. Beginning in November 2011, the American Council on Education, along with other key stakeholders, wrote letters to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, requesting an extension on the MOU deadline in order to address concerns they had regarding key elements of the memorandum. Additionally, in December 2011, 53 congressional members wrote to Panetta also requesting an extension of the MOU. "I am pleased that over the past 90 days we have been able

to collaborate with our partners including the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, American Council on Education, National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services and numerous Veteran Service Organizations and Military Service Organizations," said Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Military Community and Family Policy) Robert Gordon. "As a result, we have a stronger, clearer memorandum."

Some of the key guidelines that the revised memorandum covers include: • Prior to enrollment the schools will disclose all policies regarding admissions, transfer of credit and residency requirements as well as the program costs to include tuition, fees and other charges to the service member.

• Prior to enrollment, schools will provide service members access to an institutional financial aid advisor who will provide a clear and complete explanation of available financial aid to include Title IV and appropriate loan counseling before offering, recommending or signing up a student for a school loan.

• Schools will have in place a policy that bans aggressive marketing and inducements and refrain from aggressively marketing to military students or use inducements to encourage military students to enroll in their school.

The Department is now coordinating the revised MOU within the Pentagon. Once coordination is completed, schools will have ample opportunity to review and sign the MOU prior to the policy going into effect. The revised MOU and the policy implementation date will be announced on the DoD's Memorandum of Understanding web page, www.dodmou.com.

The Defense Department anticipates the new policy will go into effect during the summer of 2012. Until that time, academic institutions participating in the Tuition Assistance Program will continue to receive tuition assistance, regardless of whether they have signed the original memorandum with the DoD by the original due date of March 30, 2012 or not. Once the new policy goes into effect, only those schools that have signed a MOU with the DoD (either the original memorandum or the new, revised memorandum) will be able to receive tuition assistance.

Institutions that have signed or are in the process of signing the original MOU will not have to re-sign nor make changes to the document.

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SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic hosts DimensionU Courtesy of SPAWAR Systems Center Public Affairs The conference center at SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic was the site of a Tri-County DimensionU competition March 29, which saw 36 students from six local middle schools compete in a contest that tested their math and science skills in online, multi-player educational video game software.

Students from Gregg Middle, Haute Gap Middle, Oakbrook Middle, River Oaks Middle, St. Stephens Middle and Westview Middle schools took part in the competition, all under the watchful eyes of SSC Atlantic volunteers and mentors.

DimensionU gaming software covers kindergarten through twelfth grade subjects, with content aligned to state and national educational standards. The games engage students in a series of first-person action adventure missions with threedimensional graphics, sound and animation comparable to those in popular video games. Students customize their avatars and can go online to play individually or in teams, with classmates or with other students around the world. By effectively navigating the myriad of embedded lessons covering math, science, language or history, students can master concepts previously discussed in the classroom.

DimensionU is funded by the National Defense Education Program. This event was 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 utilizes 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, engage, educate and employ 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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Six teams from Tri-County area middle schools participate in a DimensionU competition at SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic Conference Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station March 29. DimensionU is part of SSC Atlantic's science, technology, engineering and math outreach program.

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AMC's Critical Days of Summer campaign begins May 25 Courtesy of Air Mobility Command Safety Office SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Air Mobility Command's Critical Days of Summer 2012 safety campaign begins at 4 p.m. on May 25 and ends at 7 a.m. on Sept. 4.

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Ninety-two Air Force members lost their lives over the past five summers, 10 were AMC members. More than 70 percent of these mishaps listed both alcohol and excessive speed as causal factors. A significant threat to safe vehicle operations continues to be distracted driving. Texting, talking on a cell

phone or adjusting the radio take your focus away from the road and can lead to a serious mishap.

"Sadly, we continue to lose more Airmen on the roadways than anywhere else, including combat. The recurring themes are excessive speed, alcohol, fatigue and failure to use seat belts. If you ride a motorcycle, like I do, your risk increases exponentially. Specialized training courses are available that will increase your skills and ability to recognize potential hazards. Seatbelts and helmets improve your chances of survival in a mishap. Water sports are the second leading cause of accidental death – again alcohol and fatigue are common factors.

We must reverse this trend. That starts by taking your safety and that of your family members personally," said Chief Master Sgt. Richard Kaiser, AMC command chief.

There were also 128 non-fatal accidents in AMC last summer, most occurred off-duty and involved various outdoor activities such as water sports, backyard cookouts, and other recreational events.

The campaign will provide safety information using a series of modules that highlight safety concerns during each of the 15 weeks of the campaign. Following is a break down:

• Module 1: "Wingmen: It's Personal – Take Care of Each Other" (Week one) • Module 2: "Sober is Safer: Thinking Then Drinking" (Week two) • Module 3: "Private Motor Vehicles-4 - Slow Down; Pay Attention" (Week three) / All-Terrain Vehicles (Week four) • Module 4: "Trip Planning" (Week five) • Module 5: "Celebrate the 4th - Live to see the 5th" (Week six) • Module 6: "PMV-2 Ride Smart" / Motorcycle (Week seven) / Bicycle (Week eight) • Module 7: "Enjoy the Outdoors Safely" (Week nine) / "Barbecue Safety Tips" (Week 10) / "Beat the Summer Heat" (Week 11) / "Summer Weather" (Week 12) • Module 8: "Sports & Recreation, Not Wreck" (Week 13) • Module 9: "Water Safety -- Have Fun & Be Safe" (Week 14) • Module 10: "Countering Fatigue" (Week 15) "AMC's goal during this summer is zero fatalities. We need every Airman to be involved -- commanders, supervisors, families and individuals," said Johns. "Let's enjoy the summer, but remember that our safety matters to family, friends, and co-workers. 'Safety – It's Personal!'"

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437th AW vice commander celebrates fini flight In perfect sunny weather, Col. Darren James was greeted by family and friends to celebrate his return from his "fini flight" as the 437th Airlift Wing's vice commander March 19. James' last flight took him and his crew on a local training mission, focusing on air refueling with a formation of two KC-135s, and then tactical training at the North Auxiliary Airfield. During his tenure at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, James took on the role of Crisis Action Team lead during JB Charleston's 2011 Operational Readiness Inspection.

He also championed many of the strategy alignment and development efforts which included continuous process improvement efforts, ensuring Airmen are deployed and combat-ready. Additionally, he develops stronger bonds between the base and the community.

Due in large part to James' excellent leadership, the 437th AW was able to deliver more than 88,000 passengers and 220 million pounds of cargo to locations around the world. James will be attending pilot instructor training at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas in preparation for his assignment as 71st Flying Training Wing, commander at Vance AFB, Okla.

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class George Goslin

Contributing clean water "Port Dawg" style

By Tech. Sgt. Michael Jackson 437th Maintenance Operation Group The 437th Aerial Port Squadron's "Port Dawgs" are renowned for their confidence and ability in getting the job done. They take pride in taking care of each other and also lending a helping hand. Recently, they pitched in to help provide clean water to people in South America and Africa when they volunteered to assist Water Missions International, a nonprofit organization, during their annual Walk for Water

fundraiser March 24.

The fundraiser, held in downtown Charleston, raised $205,000. More than 2,361 walkers and 166 teams participated in the event. The money raised enabled Water Missions International to purchase water purification systems for more than eight communities in South America and Africa, providing 25,000 people with clean, safe water.

The Port Dawgs began their work with Water Missions International during last year's Operational Readiness Inspection. Thirty-five members of the squadron's ORI

deployers participated in a team-building exercise by helping Water Missions International build several water purification systems. The systems were sent to Honduras and several African locations.

The Port Dawgs helped Water Missions International triple their output for that quarter, sending 16 water systems to Kenya and Honduras - enhancing the lives of 50,000 people who now have clean water.

If you are interested in learning more about Water Missions International, go to www.watermissions.org.

Family Circle Cup welcomes local military

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway

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Aleksandra Wozniak sits aboard a C-17 Globemaster III during her tour of Joint Base Charleston April 4. Wozniak plays for Canada and has achieved a career-best ranking of number 21 in 2009, making her the fourth-highest ranked Canadian singles player of all time.

The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard walks out on to the tennis court at the Daniel Island Family Circle Tennis Center on April 4. The Family Circle Cup saluted local active duty military members and their families by offering complimentary tickets to the April 4 matches.

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The Green Knights Motorcycle Club: They serve, they ride

By Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

death fuels his drive to continue educating others on motorcycle safety.

The sound of thunder rolls from the tips of their chromed According to the South steel horse exhausts and echoes into the Carolina sky. Carolina Department of Together, they ride through the highways, dressed in patched Public Safety, traffic leather vests, jeans, boots and safety gear. deaths involving motorcyThe Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club is a non- clists were on the rise in profit organization made up of military and Department of 2011 by double digits Defense motorcycle riders with more than 100 chapters compared to 2010. This worldwide. year, five motorcyclists "The Green Knights stand for safety," said Robert Carman, have been killed in motor23-year retired Air Force veteran and GKMMC Chapter 37 cycle related traffic accivice president. "We work hand in hand with the 628th Wing dents. Common causes for Safety Office and 628th Security Forces Squadron to ensure the accidents include other riders follow Federal, State and base regulations." vehicles making turns into Carman spent the majority of his military career as an elec- the path of oncoming tronics technician, but spent his last nine months prior to motorcyclists or failing to retirement working traffic safety in the Safety office because check their blind spots for of his involvement in the GKMMC 37. While on active-duty motorcycles. status, Carman also served as the president of the GKMMC One way the GKMMC 37.

37 wants to bring those U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class George Goslin "The Green Knights fight for motorcyclists' rights to ride," numbers down is through Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Rothfusz sits on his motorcycle at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April Carman added. "We also fight to make sure the riders stay mentorship rides, educat- 2. The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club is a non-profit organization for military and educated on motorcycle safety." ing riders and promoting Department of Defense motorcyclists and has more than 100 chapters all over the world. Rothfusz Carman, nicknamed "Pothole" by fellow GKMMC 37 rid- overall traffic safety. is an electronics technician assigned to the Nuclear Power Training Unit and is the Green Knights ers, knows all too well the reality of motorcycle safety. While "One rider injured or treasurer and ride director. on a ride in 2010, Carman was involved in a traffic accident killed on a motorcycle is that nearly claimed his life. A motorist struck Carman and too many," said Richard Butler, GKMMC 37 drove off into the night, leaving him lying in the dark street Sergeant at Arms and active-duty U.S. Navy chief next to a pile of broken metal. The driver's license plate was petty officer. "The best way to prevent motorcycle ripped from the car and entangled in the motorcycle's front accidents is to lead by example. We may not be the finder. Police officers were able to locate the runaway driver police, but we'll enforce safety rules like wearing a after looking the plate numbers up. helmet."

"I don't know what happened," the driver told police, after Leading by example is just what the GKMMC 37 they located him at his home. "I just remember the sound of has continued doing at JB Charleston. Along with screeching tires and seeing a bright light in my rearview mir- the 628th Air Base Wing Traffic Safety team, the ror. I don't remember hitting anybody; I thought I ran over a club recently helped kick off the 2012 riding season pothole." by sponsoring a two-day safety rodeo, March 23 and Unfortunately, Carman was the 'pothole' the man thought 24, for active-duty and civilian riders. Col. Richard he ran over. Carman was luckily able to dust himself off and McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, walk away from the wreck with only a few bumps and bruis- attended the safety rodeo both days, taking time to es. Carman is now nicknamed 'pothole' and his brush with speak to motorcyclists before they started their menChief Petty Officer Richard Butler displays his "colors" while sitting on his torship ride. motorcycle at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 2. The Green Knights "I've never seen a Military Motorcycle Club is a non-profit organization for military and commander actively Department of Defense motorcyclists and has more than 100 chapters all promoting motorcycle over the world. Butler is a machinist mate assigned to the Nuclear Power safety as much as Col. Training Unit and is the Green Knights road captain.

McComb," said Carman.

"He attended both briefExpeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief and ings of the two-day motorcycle GKMMC 37 president, 'knighted' McComb by presenting him a safety rodeo. It shows how much club patch for his ongoing dedication to keep Airmen, Sailors and he cares about the safety of his civilians safe.

Airmen, Sailors and civilians at "I, of course, appreciated being 'knighted' as an honorary JB Charleston." club member," said McComb. "Although, I'm still looking for "I appreciate the sponsorship the right jacket to sew the patch on." the GKMMC 37 provided for the "The work GKMMC does with JB Charleston is a partnerJB Charleston motorcycle mentor- ship," said Gonzalez. "We're a private organization of motorship event," said McComb. "More cycle enthusiasts and making Col. McComb an honorary than 100 Airman, Sailors, and member is our way of thanking him for all his hard work and civilians benefitted from their building a bridge for future motorcycle safety events. We have expertise and are safer motorcycle the same mission, to keep JB Charleston safe. " riders because of their support."

All types motorcycles, cruisers and sport bikes, are welThe GKMMC 37 showed their come. If you are a military, retired, DOD civilian, dependent appreciation toward McComb by or military contractor motorcycle rider and would like to learn Robert Carman poses for a photo with his bike at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 2. making him an honorary member of more about joining the GKMMC, please go to their official Carman is a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant and is the Green Knights Motorcycle Club their organization. Carman, along website at www.greenknightsmc.com or Facebook ID: Green vice president. with Tech Sgt. Jose Gonzalez, 437th Knights MMC.

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The event is open to all Joint Base Charleston military, civilian employees, retirees and family members.

Virtual wingman makes smart choices easy

By Maj. Rosaire Bushey Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, RANDOLPH, Texas – Air Education and Training Command unveiled a new mobile phone application that is designed to provide resiliency and safety information to Airmen. The app was shown at the Air Force Community Action Information Board meeting March 29.

Among the highlights of the app are features such as a local taxi finder and information on high-risk activities, according to Mr. Robbie Bogard, AETC ground safety manager.

"For people who live in the continental United States, the app will allow people to use GPS tracking to determine where you are and show phone numbers for local taxis," he said. This makes it easier for people to make a smart decision when they find themselves without a designated driver in a strange place.

Other features include Airman-to-Airman videos, information on risk management, hazard reporting, motorcycle safety, crisis/distress support, sexual assault prevention/response, and more.

"The app is not meant to be a primary resiliency tool or replace face-to-face interaction with other Airmen," Bogard said. "But, it does supplement this interaction when another Airman isn't available. Our goal in developing the "Virtual Wingman" was to provide information to all our Airmen through a readily available tool most Airmen have - a mobile phone. We hope

that we provide all Airmen access to the wide variety of great safety and resiliency information available from various Air Force sources. Often, this information is difficult to find, so we sought out pertinent information and consolidated it in one place for our Airmen. We are hoping this will prove to be a valuable tool for everyone."

"While Air Education and Training Command is having a very good year as far as safety is concerned, we want to continue to innovate in how we reach our Airmen so we can drive our mishap rates down to historical lows," said Master Sgt. Kyle Baum, AETC Ground Safety Division.

"Our Airmen will now have a series of tools they can access when they have concerns with risk management and safety. And we didn't limit it just to safety-related topics; we also included information on both suicide prevention and sexual assault prevention, areas of concern across our Air Force."

The application, which is not platform specific, will work on any mobile device with access to the internet, although some functionality may be lost on older devices, according to Carol Wall, the Air Force Virtual Wingman project manager.

"Any mobile user who has a mobile device capable of web browsing, can download the application for free and the app will work on a personal computer as well," Wall said.

To view a video overview of the Virtual Wingman application, go to: http://youtube/l8Lzy6J7z2M. All Airmen can download the mobile app by visiting: www.airforcevirtualwingman.com.

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437th Maintenance Group to award “Hard-Chargers�

By Tech. Sgt. Michael Jackson 437th Maintenance Operation Group The 437th Maintenance Group will honor 43 of their finest Airmen during their inaugural Hard-Charger award ceremony at Hangar 578 at 4 pm, April 20.

The Hard-Charger awards were created to identify Airmen within each work center in the Maintenance Group who consistently push the mission forward and are regarded by their peers as the go-to" person to get a job done.

The most exciting feature of this award is everyone in the 437th MXG is a nominee and winners are selected by their peers.

"Getting a pat on the back from your coworkers means a lot," said Staff Sgt. Antonio McBride, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron. "The fact that your peers control who

wins these awards, means that your hard work is seen and appreciated by those who work with you shoulder-to-shoulder every day, and that is very meaningful."

"Although it is always an honor when a supervisor recognizes their Airmen, the HardCharger award winners should be especially proud as their teammates selected them for this honor," said Col. James Clavenna, 437th MXG commander. "They'll forever be able to claim they are their sections’ Hard-Charger for 2011."

The 437th MXG is responsible for the maintenance, loading and support of 54 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft stationed at Joint Base Charleston. They uphold and support their mission to 'Safely provide C-17 aircraft and people anywhere, anytime.'

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By Kathy Kupper National Park Service Public Affairs WASHINGTON – The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, invite people everywhere to enjoy, explore, learn, share and give back to America's nearly 400 national parks during National Park Week 2012.

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Contact 1st Lt. Matt Hall at 360-269-5638 or email matthew.hall.24@us.af.mil. ❏ VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims: A VA Representative covers the entire claims

process, what it takes to file disability claims and helps members begin the initial stages of the filing process, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members must sign-up at the medical records section at the onbase clinic no later than the Monday prior to the workshop. For more information, contact George Ferguson at 963-5187. ❏ Va One-On-One Disability Claims Assistance: A VA rep assists members one-on-one with claims form entries for disability claims, April 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact George Ferguson at 963-5187.

April 15 ❏ National Volunteer Week (Volunteer Excellence Award): The goal of National Volunteer Week is to recognize and celebrate the efforts of base volunteers and to promote volunteerism. During the week of April 15-21, JB Charleston will recognize their volunteers with individual agency events. Eligible nominees include federal civilians, family members and military as well as federal retirees. For more information, contact Amanda Ambrose at 963-5780.

April 17 ❏ Transition Assistance Program (Tap) Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease, April 17-20. Call 963-4406 to reserve your spot.

April 18 ❏ All You Need To Know About Building, Maintaining & Repairing Your Credit: Whether you want to build, maintain or fix your credit and score, this class will cover every aspect of the credit report and credit scoring, April 18 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Call 963-4406 to sign up. ❏ Creating Your High School Resume: Learn how to build your resume, activities and skills, April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Amanda Ambrose at 963-5780. ❏ Spouse Employment/Scholarship Orientation: Learn about free available resources/services i.e. employment, resumes, local job market, scholarships and other job search issues, April 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. To sign up, call 963-4406. ❏ Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston AB: A fun and fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston AB for all military spouses who have recently PCS'd, April 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet other newlyarrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse, learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. To sign up, call 963-4406.

April 19 ❏ Little Heroes Ceremony: A medal & certificate presentation ceremony for children who have recently experienced a deployment of a parent or have excelled in other areas, April 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Master Sgt. David Godley at 963-5630.

April 23 ❏ School Choice Showcase: This event, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., is to provide information to JB Charleston families about choices they have for educating their children in the Charleston County area.

The event will have musical performances from local schools and displays from a variety of schools that provide the choice options for our families. For more information, contact Chris Gerry at 963-4438.

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Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ Adventures of TinTin: April 6, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG ❏ Adventures of TinTin: April 7, 5 p.m., Rated PG ❏ My Week with Marilyn: April 7, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ Easter Sunday: Closed

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station ❏ Stepping Stones Pre-school Story Time: Parents and pre-school children learn together through stories, songs, arts & crafts and play time with the "Stepping Stones" Pre-school Story Time program at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Branch Library. Children must be pre-school age and accompanied by a parent or guardian. This free program is every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. To register call 764-7900. ❏ Live Lean & Green Pre-Teen Lock-in: JB Charleston Youth Programs will host a pre-teen lock-in at the Weapons Station Youth Center, March 23-24 for children ages 9 - 12. Contact the Youth Center for more information. ❏ Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party?

Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability. ❏ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms. Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided. For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067.

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Events April 9 ❏ Transition Assistance Program (TAP): The Transition Assistance Program Workshop ensures all separating and retiring service members receive information that focuses on skills identification, labor market information, resume preparation, networking, job search strategies, interview techniques, and veterans' benefits and entitlements. Spouses are encouraged to attend. The next class is April 9-12. For more information, call the FFSC at 764-7480.

April 10 ❏ Job Fair Etiquette: Learn tips and techniques to help you make the most professional, desirable and memorable impression. The next class is April 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. To register or for information call the FFSC at 764-7480.

April 13 ❏ Ten Steps to a Federal Job: Learn to navigate thru the federal job process and land a federal job, April 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the FFSC 7647480 to register.

April 16 ❏ Command Financial Specialist Training: Volunteer your knowledge and experience to your shipmates by becoming a Command Financial Specialist. For more information or to register, call Frenchie King at the FFSC, 764-7480.

April 17 ❏ Education Scholarships: This is an informative workshop on colleges, available scholarships and grants for military spouses, the proper way to fill out a scholarship application and completing your financial aid forms for college. The next class is April 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call the Fleet and Family Support Center at (764-7480 for more information.

April 19 ❏ Navigating Operational Stress: Learn techniques to slow down, take a deep breath, prioritize and relax. The next class is April 19 April from 10 a.m. to 11:30 Bldg. 755. For more information, call the FFSC at 764-4480.

April 23 ❏ Interviewing and Job Search Strategies: Job Search Strategies includes information on launching a job search, career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, federal employment information, conducting self-assessments, goal setting and vocational tests. It provides a variety of services to assist the transitioning military spouse, including libraries, computer tutorial programs and employment opportunities within the local community. The next workshop is April 23 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call the FFSC at 764-7480.

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April 24 ❏ Basic Resume Writing: This workshop assists attendees in completing a professional looking resume. The next workshop is April 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information call the FFSC at 7647480.

April 24 ❏ Your Permanent Record: All About Your Credit Report: The most important financial class you will ever have. The next workshop is April from 2 to 3 p.m. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 to register.

April 26 ❏ Smooth Move: This workshop addresses moverelated topics such as who pays what for your move, how to ship your personal property and what the sponsorship program is. The next class is April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the FFSC at 764-7480.

April 26 ❏ Joint Job Fair: With many employers looking to hire retired or separating military personnel and their families, this is the place to find your second great career, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charleston Club at JB Charleston - Air Base. Open only to CAC/Dependent ID holders. For more information, call the FFSC at 764-7480.

Special Announcements ❏ LEAN Awareness Class: Learn how to create a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and learn proven techniques and methods to eliminate waste in processes. The Lean Awareness Class is held every Tuesday in Bldg. 16,000, Mission Support Group Conference Room from 8 to 11 a.m.

Call George McDowell at 469-8378 for more information. ❏ Coupon Exchange: The FFSC has a coupon exchange station in Bldg. 755 and is open to all military and family members. Bring in unused coupons between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for your family.

Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. ❏ Budget for Baby: The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offers a basic budgeting class for expecting mothers. Class is held every second Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. After completing the class, each mom receives a Layette filled with free baby items such as crib sheets, onesies and a homemade blanket. Call 764-7662 or come by 1004 Jefferson Ave., Bldg. 717 to sign up for the class. ❏ Work & Family Life Specialists: Work & Family Life specialists are available by appointment.

Get help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance, first move and information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, family members and Department of Defense civilians. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for an appointment. ❏ Wise credit Choices: Did you know that your credit score is a huge deciding factor for interest rates, mortgages, insurance costs, employability, loans, deposits, etc.? Call a personal financial manager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480.

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❏ Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com for Military Families is the Defense Department's official, online, on-demand tutoring and homework help service for military members and their families. The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, proof-reading and more.

Active-duty military members and National Guard, Reserve personnel and Defense Department civilians on active duty in a deployed status and their family members are eligible to participate. Tutor.com's network includes more than 2,500 professional tutors who have delivered more than six million, one-on-one tutoring sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certified through the site, and all sessions are recorded for quality control. The program can also be accessed through a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. ❏ Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party? Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films. Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more. Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $40 to groups of less than 40 people. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey, at 764-4107 for reservation information.

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base ❏ Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information. ❏ Story Hours at the Library: The Base Library has two fun story hours every week. Mondays at 10 a.m., is the home day care story hour. Please call ahead each week to sign-up your group for this day. Tuesdays is the toddler open story and craft hour starting at 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for this session. Both sessions are free. Call 963-3320 to sign up. ❏ Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts. Children six through 17 and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

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Official: Take time to honor military kids’ service

By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Children of U.S. service members around the world will be honored throughout April for their contributions to their families’ well-being and sacrifices on behalf of the nation, a Defense Department official said.

Each April, Americans pause to recognize the nation’s 1.8 million military children during the Month of the Military Child.

“It’s really important to recognize that military children also serve,” Barbara Thompson, director of military community and family policy, children and youth, told the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service.

It’s also important, Thompson said, to take time to let military children “know how proud we are as Americans that they … are supporting mom or dad in uniform, who is making great sacrifices for this country.”

While frequent moves and school transitions can be challenging, Thompson said she believes the most challenging endeavor a military child has to endure is a parental separation due to deployment.

These separations can have a “serious impact” on military families’ well-being, Thompson noted, particularly on the children. Younger children may experience separation and attachment issues, while older children may engage in risky behaviors, she explained.

Thompson noted a specific concern for children from Guard and Reserve families. These children, living in every communi-

ty around the nation, may be lacking nearby support. A military child may be the only student in a school with a deployed parent, she said, and the school oftentimes isn’t even aware.

To combat a sense of isolation, officials have posted information online to educate teachers, school administrators and parents on supporting military children.

On installations, child development centers, youth programs and the New Parent Support Program are geared for providing “safe havens” for military kids, Thompson said.

The department already has made strides by partnering with other agencies and organizations, she said. DOD works closely with Zero to Three’s Coming Together Around Military Families initiative, and with Sesame Street’s military support programs such as Talk, Listen, Connect and Military Families Near and Far. The DOD also has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension System to reach out to military children in communities, she said, noting 70 percent of military kids live off of installations.

While they’re making progress, DOD officials can’t tackle these issues alone, Thompson said. It will take the efforts of an entire nation – from individuals and communities to government agencies and private companies -- to accomplish this goal, she added.

Every American can help to support military families, she said, and no effort is too small. A neighbor can help a parent with a deployed spouse by pitching in with a carpool, driving children to an extracurricular activity, or mowing a military families’ lawn.

Schools can set aside special days to honor military kids’ contributions, and communities can sponsor a play or picnic, or simply find the military families in their midst to thank them, Thompson said.

She suggested people visit the White House’s Joining Forces website to find service opportunities that support military families in their neighborhoods.

Taking care of military parents has a positive and direct impact on their kids, Thompson noted.

“It’s important to care for the stay-at-home parent with a deployed spouse,” she said. “They’re the first responders for these children. If the stay-at-home parent isn’t being nurtured, it’s very hard for him or her to nurture those children.”

While military life can be challenging for children, it also offers tremendous opportunities for growth, Thompson said.

“We know that it’s challenging to move every two to three years and uproot and make new friends and adjust to a new environment and a new community,” she acknowledged. “But those are also opportunities for growth and resilience, to learn very quickly how to make friends and adapt and be flexible.”

Thompson encouraged people to take time this month to honor military children for their sacrifices, whether it’s with an event or words of gratitude.

“One of the things that’s disconcerting is we know that 1 percent of our population is in uniform and is serving, and the other 99 percent of the country takes full benefit of that,” Thompson said. “As a community, we owe it to our children to honor them and to protect them.”

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$12,999

$9,932

Auto, 4 Cyl. 1.8L

Auto, 4 Cyl. 2L, Premium Sound

Stock 2263P

Stock 2284P

2006 Mercedes-Benz C230

2007 Toyota Tacoma

$15,000

$19,994

2.5L 6 cyl Fuel Injected, Leather

4.0L V6 Fuel Injected

2010 Dodge Charger SXT

2010 Hyundai Elantra

$15,781

$13,491

V6, Auto,

Auto, 4 Cyl. 2L,

Stock 2338P

Stock 21441R

Stock 2285P

Stock 5054A

2011 Toyota Corolla S

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan S

$17,700

$21,008

Stock 21445P

Stock 21471P

Auto, 1.8L 4 cyl Fuel Injection

2.0L 4 cyl SequentialPort F.I.

STOKES VOLKWAGEN

2008 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner

2007 Toyota Tundra

$22,388

$16,291

Stock 2264P

Stock 423B

Auto, 4.0L V6

4.7L V8, Crew Cab

STOKES MAZDA

www.StokesVW.com

www.StokesMazdaUSA.com

3491 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418

3570 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418

843.767.2525

843.628.7272

Stokes is not responsible for any price discrepancies, statements of condition, or incorrect equipment listed on any preowned vehicle. Car may have minor road chips, light scratches, wheel scuffs, etc. Depending on the age of the vehicle, normal wear and tear should be anticipated.

We may or may not have all the keys and floor mats. We will be happy to obtain extra ones for you at our dealer cost. Unless the vehicle has a remaining factory warranty, all sales are "AS-IS" with no warranty. Excludes tax, tag, registration and title and includes 299.50 - Administration Fee.