Apr. 7 - 20, 2017 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 8, No. 7

Patriot Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’

April 7, 2017

701st AS flies high with USAFA jump teams

U.S. Air Force photo / Tech Sgt. Bobby Pilch

Members from the Wings of Blue and Wings of Green parachute teams, depart a Charleston-based C-17 aircraft during their spring break training exercise over the Arizona desert. Citizen Airmen from the 701st Airlift Squadron conducted airdrop training with the U.S. Air Force Academy’s parachute teams, April 1, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. See the story on Page 5.

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AERPS

Aircrews conquer training See page 4

INSPIRATION Women in aviation

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A VISITOR

USS Whidbey Island calls on Charleston See page 12

Next Issue of the Patriot: April 21, 2017

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628th MDG aids USCG Sector Charleston with historic exercise Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Members of the 628th Medical Group assisted U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston with a communicable disease exercise, the first of its kind in Charleston, at the Federal Law Enforcement Compound April 4.

The exercise tested communication procedures and the integration of federal, state, local and private industry partners while analyzing response capabilities if an infected person needed to be transported from a vessel to the Port of Charleston.

“For communicable disease operations we have to rely on other organizations, at the local level with fire and emergency medical service and all the way up to the Center for Disease Control,” said Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Scaff, Coast Guard Sector Charleston chief of contingency planning and force readiness. “All of the agencies come together as a unified command to make decisions on how to manage a case like this.”

The Centers for Disease Control, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Medical University of South Carolina also participated in the exercise. The 628th MDG helped plan and evalu- James Bundo, Medical University of South Carolina team leader, wears personal protective equipment during a communicable disease exercise at the Charleston, South ate the exercise. Planning for the exercise began in November 2016.

“The more exercises we do together, the better we can respond as a Carolina Federal Law Enforcement compound April 4, 2017. The exercise, the first of its team if a real world emergency happens,” said Wendy Piccirilli, 628th kind here, tested communication procedures and the integration of federal, state, local Medical Support Squadron medical emergency manager. “Outside agen- and private industry partners while analyzing response capabilities if an infected person needed to be transported from a vessel to the Port of Charleston. cies know what we bring from the federal side, whether it’s from the 628th Medical Group or Naval Health Clinic Charleston. The more you on the 628th MDG and NHCC in case of large-scale medical emergencies. practice, the better you’re going to do in the real world.”

“We’re constantly working with agencies like the fire department and EMS to The 628th MDG and NHCC regularly work with Charleston and Berkeley build relationships with them,” said Piccirilli. “We want to positively influence the County first responders. Charleston and Berkeley County EMS respond to med- community and to show the Air Force is here to help in case something happens.” ical emergencies on Joint Base. In turn, first responders from the counties rely See Historic Exercise, Page 5

POW shares piece of history with 437th MXG

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Editors Note: This piece is one of several stories being shared in 2017 by the Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Air Force and those who selflessly have and continue to serve our nation.

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Retired U.S. Air Force Capt. William Robinson, the longest surviving enlisted prisoner of war, visited Joint Base Charleston as the guest speaker at an awards ceremony for the 437th Maintenance Group, March 17, 2017.

Robinson also met members of the 437th Maintenance Squadron and 437th Maintenance Special Operations Flight during his visit.

"I heard him speak at the NCO Academy and was amazed," said Tech. Sgt. John Paull, 437th MASOP Flight expeditor. "I reach out to him to be our guest speaker because our award ceremony theme was 'Resilient Airman.' Being an aircraft maintainer who was the longest held enlisted POW in American history made him the perfect choice."

Robinson enlisted in the Air Force Nov. 22, 1961 as a helicopter mechanic. He was aboard a helicopter with a pilot, copilot and pararescueman when

they were shot down approximately 50 miles from the Vietnam-Laos boarder, Sept. 20, 1965.

The four Airmen survived the crash. The copilot was able to make his way to Laos where he was later captured and killed in an escape attempt. The remaining three were captured and taken to Hanoi, the capital city, where they were kept in solitary confinement and paraded around the city for propaganda.

“I was taken to a small cell,” said Robinson. “I could stretch my arms out in any direction and touch the walls. The only things we had were a small bed and a bucket.”

Retired U.S. Air Force Capt. William Robinson, longest surviving enlistRobinson and the other prison- ed prisoner of war, reflects on his Air Force career before an award cerers developed a code to communi- emony here, March 17, 2017. Robinson was a POW for nearly eight cate with each other. They made a years before being released. Now, Robinson speaks about his experisquare, with five rows of five let- ence with community and military members across the country. ters, by taking out a letter in the alphabet. To send messages, Robinson and the oth- we were able to communicate with a tap code,” ers would tap the concrete wall using the corre- said Robinson. “We came up with a saying to keep ourselves going, ‘Never give up, never give in. sponding rows and letters.

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JB CHS COMMENTARY

Keep swinging away - putting effort into every opportunity Commentary by Col. Jimmy Canlas 437th Airlift Wing commander

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Springtime. I love this time of the year; mild temperatures, leaves are blooming in different shades of green, perennials sprouting from the ground, longer daylight hours, and above all, opening weekend of Major League Baseball!

It is fun to watch your favorite team (Go Cardinals!) hoping they start their season with a victory and set the tone for the long 162-game season ahead.

Baseball provides many metaphors we use in our everyday conversations. We use phrases like “curve balls,” “covering the bases,” “sitting on two strikes,” “batting a thousand”...the list can go on and on. A favorite of many is “hitting a home run” or, even better, a “grand slam.” We love it so much it shows up on many performance reports and award packages.

Every leader loves to have a teammate who can hit “homeruns” for their organization. It can be in the form of leading a transformational change to

save time and money, streamlining processes to eliminate waste, or running a large- scale event like an airshow. However, we all realize not all of our Airmen are built to hit the “long ball," and that’s okay. As a leader, I don’t want (or expect) a homerun every time. I just want you to swing the bat. If the pitch looks good, go ahead and take a swing.

Pitches (or opportunities) are thrown our way many times each day. Some are easy, some are tricky, some seem impossible. But when we swing the bat, it shows we are making the effort to reach a desired result. The likelihood of hitting a home run every time is slim. I am not demanding nor expecting a home run every time…all I am asking you to do is swing the bat.

My desire as a leader is to see our Airmen and units grow through taking chances and calculated risks. In order to do that, we must step out of our comfort zone and be prepared for whatever

“curveballs” are thrown our way. Sometimes we will swing and miss—and that’s ok too. Step back from the plate, take a deep breath and get ready for the next opportunity. If we hit a foul tip, at least we are getting close and just need some adjustments. If you make contact with the ball and get a base hit, then you are moving the team forward through incremental change.

In the rare instance you hit a home run; you’ve pushed the team towards a win in a substantive way - that is pure gravy.

What it comes down to is putting effort into every opportunity, even if it means striking out.

Conversely, we should not tolerate striking by staring at a perfectly good pitch as it flies right by us. We cannot accept the status quo and do nothing when good opportunities are clearly in front of us.

We should never allow ourselves to be paralyzed by fear of failure.

My point is; we need to keep trying. Base hit, foul tip, strike-out, or swinging; I’ll be there to greet you at the dugout and know I have your back … just keep swinging the bat!

Recommendation to enhance service member’s financial stability Commentary by U.S. Coast Guard Lcdr. John Downing Coast Guard Sector Charleston

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Personal financial management is difficult. Personal financial management while serving in the military is daunting.

The financial demands placed upon military families are constantly increasing which causes a loss of resiliency and long-term financial uncertainty amongst service members. Serving in the military is a noble occupation, yet as an all-volunteer force, it is not a career path designed to make a person immensely wealthy.

Currently, military service is a well-paid job with outstanding benefits.

However, many of these benefits are designed to cover only the short-term living expenses of members while their long-term financial health is overlooked. The best method to reduce and manage these factors is a consistent flow of enhanced financial education and support services.

Service members receive many outstanding financial benefits including high-pay, low-cost health care, tax-free allowances including housing and sustenance. Additionally, they may also receive state-tax breaks on income which can stretch paychecks beyond their civilian counterparts. However, other vague items are more detrimental to service members for long term financial growth and stability.

Home ownership, for instance, has long been the keystone for a person’s ability to amass wealth. Yet military members, who typically are in two to four-year duty assignment rotations, are often dissuaded from purchasing a home. Moreover, while some personnel are ordered to areas where growth makes a three or four year home purchase a smart and possibly profitable endeavor, many end up in locations where home sales are stagnant and a

home purchase would exceed the cost of renting. Add to this, the uncertainty of remaining in an assignment for the full tour length based on needs of the service, which makes buying a home problematic and costly.

While basic allowance for housing often exceeds most typical rent costs, members are often not comfortable or savvy enough to systematically invest each month in stocks, bonds or other financial products.

What this equates to at the end of a successful 20 year career, is a military member who rented a home at each duty station who may not have a net worth equal to that of a geographically stable home- owning civilian.

Because of the lack of opportunity to pay off or build substantial equity in a home, a service member may have a gap of potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in personal net worth.

With these challenges in mind, the best means to prepare service members for long term success and sustainable wealth is through readily available and realistic financial education coupled with a modification of currently available services.

Both the Department of Defense and Coast Guard have command financial specialist programs set up to assist members with budgeting while making them aware of current and emergent financial programs. The scope is limited however and personnel providing the support are precluded from giving investment advice.

My proposal is that each service should provide no-cost access to a fiduciary, someone who acts in the best interest of their client. The fiduciary should recommend realistic financial plans while helping service members invest money for the future. Such a program would provide service members better long term financial health beyond their military service and would reduce poverty among older veterans.

NNPTC continues support of Day of Caring Commentary by Chief Petty Officer Tara D. Harris Naval Nuclear Power Training Command

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – As with many military commands, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) is an extremely demanding environment for staff and students alike. The level of knowledge and technical expertise required for success requires a time commitment beyond anything many have experienced.

Such a commitment to professional excellence can limit the time we have to give back to the Charleston community. But it’s important for us, as the military, to serve the community that openly welcomes us on a daily basis. The Day of Caring provides NNPTC an opportunity to develop our students as contributing members of their community while fulfilling their military obligations.

The Day of Caring is the largest community service outreach project in the Charleston area. On November 18, 2016, 815 sailors, both staff and student volunteers from NNPTC, participated in the 15th Annual Trident United Way Day of Caring.

The United Way successfully partnered 5,000 volunteers and completed more than 275 projects for non-profit agencies and schools across the tri-county region.

NNPTC has a long standing partnership with the Trident United Way Day of Caring initiative. Throughout the day, the sailors provided over 3,300 hours to nine different non-profit organizations across 11 project sites throughout the Lowcountry. Some of these projects included maintenance and restoration at Patriot’s Point, landscaping and painting at three Summerville YMCA locations, and sorting and distributing coats and supplies for the homeless or impoverished at Tricounty Family Ministries.

Over the course of the past year, NNPTC has expanded its commitment to volunteer and serve the community by launching a Day of Caring 365 initiative with Katie’s Krops, one of their Trident United Way Day of Caring partners. This year-round initiative, led by Chief Petty Officer Michael McIlrath, has been extremely rewarding and beneficial for both the Sailors and Charleston community.

McIlrath, along with dozens of sailors attached to NNPTC, dedicated countless hours completing numerous projects for Katie’s Krops, including building a new garden and fence, assembling a shed, and providing relief immediately following Hurricane Matthew.

The 2016 Day of Caring was a resounding success. NNPTC looks forward to continuing its partnership with The United Way and being committed to the local community for years to come.

Government employee gift restrictions Commentary by Jon Stanley 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Government employees are often approached by contractors or community leaders with gift offers; some modest and some not so modest. As a government employee, you may not accept gifts from someone who does or who is seeking to do business with the federal government. Nor are you allowed to accept gifts given because of your official position. Both are considered prohibited sources. This is the general restriction briefed to all employees at their initial employee ethics briefing.

Disciplinary actions, including removal from federal service, have resulted for employees who have violated these rules. Depending on the situation, there may also be criminal consequences for accepting gifts without legal authority.

If approached with a gift offer, please notify the 628th Air Base Wing legal office for analysis and consideration before choosing to accept any gift offer.

There are 29 exceptions to the definition of gift, which makes legal review all that more important.

For example, a gift given to a government employee, which was unsolicited and with a market value of $20 or less (not cash or a cash equivalent) on a single occasion by a single source may be accepted, but that decision should be made after advice from the designated installation ethics officer.

Exceptions to the definition of a gift require legal study. Other exceptions to the general prohibition include perishables; de minimis gift items, contest prizes, food and refreshments, personal relationships or wounded or sick warriors.

For more information, please contact us at (843) 963-5502. The 628th ABW legal office stands ready to assist you and your team, ensuring legal compliance to protect your integrity and the integrity of this installation.

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628 CES reignites aircraft mock-up training

By Airman Joshua R. Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – After being shut down for six months due to mechanical problems, the Aircraft Training Mock Up became operational and was used by the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron March 21, 2017.

The aircraft mock up conducts controlled aircraft live fire burns of onboard cargo as well as mounted and dismounted engine components to provide the most realistic scenarios possible. The training covers many of the real life situations these firefighters may encounter.

“This gives us a good opportunity to practice our procedure for putting out large frame aircraft fires,” said Glen Pilger, 628th CES lead firefighter. “Training like this gives us an understanding of our equipment and personal capabilities.”

The aircraft mock up is available for use by other agencies as well. It provides base and local firefighters with additional experience in a controlled environment.

“The Boeing Fire Department will be out here throughout the week,” said Pilger. “Because we have a mutual-aid agreement with Boeing, we practice to create a better working relationship, which helps during a large scale crash or other real life emergency situations.”

In addition to implementing emergency procedures and equipment familiarization, the training also serves as a team building opportunity.

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

A controlled Aircraft Training Fire Mock up is extinguished by firefighters of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and 628th Air Base Wing leadership during a live-fire training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 21, 2017. Col. Robert Lyman, 628th ABW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th ABW command chief, visited the training site to get faceto-face interaction with members of the 628th CES and thank them for their commitment to their mission. The training participants practiced fighting fires to fulfill mobility and annual training requirements. See more photos at www.charleston.af.mil

“I learned the vital importance of working with the other members of my team,” said Senior Airman Andrew Yole,

628th CES firefighter. “It was a great opportunity to hone our capabilities during the training today.”

New DBIDS 5.0 adds security to JB Charleston

By Bob Trout, J5 section chief 628th Security Forces Squadron

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Joint Base Charleston is updating its base access system to Defense Biometrics Identification System version 5.0.

DBIDS has been in use at Department of Defense locations in the United States and abroad since 2001. DBIDS was installed on Joint Base Charleston Air Base in December 2008 and on JB Charleston – Weapons Station in February 2010.

DBIDS started with version 2.0, has been upgraded to the 4.0 system in the past and soon will be utilizing a new high tech version of DBIDS 5.0.

Next month DBIDS version 5.0 will go live with new userfriendly features and added security.

Gate guards currently use handheld scanners to electronically scan identification cards and assist in vetting of personnel entering the Joint Base. The scanners are wirelessly connected to a DoD database where identity data is stored. The database includes biometric data such as eye color, weight and other physical identifying information from the Defense Enrollment Eligibility System.

The upgraded DBIDS 5.0 system has a quicker scanner, a larger database and additional security features. The electronic scan should take one second or less to review an identification card. The system is more efficient than a visual inspec-

tion and much more accurate.

Another benefit of DBIDS 5.0 is easier control of an individual’s access to the base, to include varying access rules based on the threat condition. If a member is barred from or has a driving revocation on an installation, has a warrant, or has any other information security should be aware of, the information will appear immediately on the scanner alerting the gate guard.

New DBIDS ID cards or DBIDS access passes will be issued in the same manner as the current ID cards and passes.

Cards or passes will be issued to individuals, such as contractors who meet the requirements; vendors who require access to a DoD installation but do not qualify for a Common Access Card and long term guests, etc. The DBIDS cards and access passes will have an expiration date embedded in their data.

All CAC holders, dependents, retirees and other DoD compliant cards are registered in DBIDS. Retirees holding old ID cards which do not have bar codes need to go to the Military Personnel Section (MPS), to receive a new retiree card. Noncompliant DoD cards will prevent entry to the installation.

The new DBIDS 5.0 installation will take place on JB Charleston – Weapons Station from April 3-7, 2017 and on JB Charleston – Air Base from April 10-14, 2017. There will only be a slight interruption in scanning while new hardware is installed. Once completed, Security Forces intends to scan 100% of the time, 365 days a year, to identify all personnel

entering JB Charleston.

From January to December 2016, DBIDS scanned more 2.6 million ID’s at JB Charleston. Of those, DBIDS identified more than 14,000 people trying to the enter bases without proper authorization. Those attempting to gain access to the base illegally included members using expired, suspended or duplicate CACs. DBIDS also identified 195 wanted felons, 42 sex offenders and 29 personnel on probation.

U.S. Air Force file photo / Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman

A member of the Security Forces Squadron checks an ID card.

Entry controllers check to verify a person’s access to a military installation through the Defense Biometrics Identification System.

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C-17 aircrew members conquer in-flight AERPS training Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft flew to North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, March 15 to execute inflight training with aircrew eye and respiratory protection system equipment, the first exercise of its kind in more than a decade for 437th Airlift Wing aircrew members.

The training also marked the completion of the second phase of Exercise Bonny Jack 2017, a three-part exercise to test the 437th AW's world-wide readiness capabilities and joint interoperability.

"We haven't done an exercise like this in quite some time," said Capt. Keely Yankie, 16th Airlift Squadron chief of tactics.

"In the early 2000s, aircrews were practicing this stuff all the

Capt. Bryce Weir, left, 15th Airlift Squadron pilot, Capt. Jason Carroll, center, 15th AS airdrop instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Nick Hartsock, 15th Airlift Squadron pilot, open their aircrew eye and respiratory protection system (AERPS) kits before a flight to North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, March 15, 2017 to execute in-flight training with (AERPS) equipment.

time. This was a challenge because most of us haven't done this to know what we are weak at yet or what areas are lacking."

The training was used to identify areas that need to be improved in the future.

One pilot and one loadmaster in each aircraft wore the gear. Another pilot and loadmaster were on standby to relieve them as a safety precaution.

"This is a great way to test our capabilities," said Yankie. "After the exercise we will be able to say we can safely execute these [real world] missions."

Although chemical, radiological, biological and nuclear training occurs annually, the pilots and loadmasters train with mission oriented protective posture gear, which is less equipment than AERPS gear, in a flight simulator. The AERPS equipment consists of a rubber mask, multiple layers of boots and gloves, fan filter Capt. Jason Carroll, 15th Airlift Squadron airdrop instructor pilot, flies to North Auxiliary system and an audio and speaker system. Airfield in North, South Carolina, March 15, 2017 to execute in-flight training with air"When you have to wear a piece of crew eye and respiratory protection system (AERPS) equipment. The flight marked the first time in more than 10 years where aircrews wore AERPS equipment. AERPS equipequipment limiting your basic human ment consists of a rubber mask, multiple layers of boots and gloves, fan filter system ability to breathe, move, and communi- and an audio and speaker system. See more photos at www.charleston.af.mil. cate, it really dials your situational awareness back," said Capt. Jason to convey their message.

Carroll, 15th AS airdrop instructor pilot. "If you can't com"You have to do these exercises as a crawl, walk and run municate effectively in the loop of pilots and loadmasters or kind of thing," said Carroll. "This was definitely the crawl something disrupts it, you either need to find another way to phase, but there are higher levels this could go to for aircrew. communicate or fix the problem. We ran into a lot of prob- We got what we wanted to out of the first level of this, which lems with that, some of it was human error, but some was also was to get familiar with the equipment. I would call it mission struggling to hear with the system on." success."

Communication is the key for a successful mission. Pilots The last leg of Bonny Jack 2017 will be a large formation and loadmasters heavily rely on verbal communication. exercise in May. Pilots, loadmasters, paratroopers and others Despite not being able to verbally communicate or hear very will be training on C-17s and other aircraft in support of All well, the aircrews were able to use hand gestures and motions American Week at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

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Wings of Blue train, jump with Turtles

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Bobby Pilch 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

GILA BEND, ARIZONA – Citizen Airmen from the 701st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina took to the sky in a C-17 Globemaster III over the Arizona desert early Saturday morning for mission critical training with the U.S. Air Force’s Wings of Blue parachute team.

Training is a critical component of maintaining readiness and exposing aircrews to various situations, terrain and cargo they may encounter while performing their duties throughout their career and this particular mission provided just that.

“We are constantly seeking new opportunities to train in unique environments that may simulate what we experience during an actual mission,” said Lt. Col. Mike Parker, deputy chief of standards and evaluation with the 315th Operations Group at JB Charleston and 2000 USAF Academy graduate. “The high altitude, low opening (HALO) jumps we participated in varied from a typical static line jump in that the aircrew and aircraft was operating at a much higher altitude, increased airspeed, and involved a more complex methodology for calculating the jumpers’ launch and parachute release points.”

Parker described the HALO jump as a jumpmaster-driven mission because the jumpmaster is giving directions to the flight crew; whereas, in a typical static-line jump scenario the pilot is making all of the decisions about the jump zone and other components of the operation.

Staff Sgt. Lee Hiott, 701 AS loadmaster and resident of Summerville, S.C., gained invaluable skills during the four passes over the jump zone that he may not have been able to learn back at his home station in Charleston. He was excited about the opportunity to work with his fellow Airmen and see first-hand what is involved in executing HALO jumps out of a C-17.

“This was my first airdrop mission,” said Hiott. “It was nice to experience a different aspect of our job that we don’t get to see

every day and utilize equipment on the aircraft that we have been trained on but may not have been exposed to in a real working environment.”

Just as important as this mission was for the aircrew, it was equally important and rewarding for the USAF Academy’s Airmanship-490 class where cadets go through 40 hours of ground training and where they will learn how to exit an aircraft and land a parachute by themselves.

Once a cadet has completed five successful jumps, they earn their jump wings. The AM-490 class is led and taught by cadets who are members of the Wings of Blue.

“This was our first experience jumping out of a C-17,” said Ryan C. Palmer, a USAF Academy cadet Lt. Col. Mike Parker, deputy chief of standards and evaluation with 315th Operations with Squadron 23 and a member of Group, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, discusses pre-flight details with aircrew the Wings of Green. Wings of and Wings of Blue jumpmasters prior to the morning jump training exercise. Citizen Green is comprised of sophomore Airmen from the 701st Airlift Squadron conducted airdrop training with the Wings of cadets who have completed AM- Blue, the U.S. Air Force's parachute team, April 1, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona.

490 and anticipate joining the Wings of Blue. “Having all 25 of my buddies jumping out of the mission, the Charleston-based aircrew was able to share their experiences and Air Force careers with several of the cadets as back of the aircraft at the same time was awesome.”

Palmer described their week of training as pretty intense as he they had the opportunity share the flight deck with the pilots of the and many of his fellow cadets were able to complete a range of mighty C-17 on their way back to the Academy Sunday morning.

“As a graduate of the USAF Academy, it was rewarding and nine to 19 jumps per day as they strive for the goal to complete jumpmaster training and become a member of the Wings of Blue. inspirational to be able to share my career as a pilot,” said Parker.

Prior to his arrival, he had 55 jumps under his belt. Palmer now “To hear their feedback and what they are experiencing brings heads back to the academy with well over 90 jumps completed. back many great memories. Hopefully we can accomplish more In addition to all of the training that was completed during this training with the Wings of Blue in the future.”

POW shares history - continued from Page 1 Historic exercise - continued from Page 1 Roll with the punches, bounce back and be ready for the next round.’”

After nearly eight years in captivity, Robinson and the others were rescued by a B52 Stratofortress, Feb. 12, 1973. Robinson was commissioned as a maintenance officer when he returned to the United States. He was medically retired 11 years later in 1984.

Today, Robinson speaks about his experience to ensure another generation of veterans is not forgotten.

“It was a great opportunity to have the younger Airmen see and hear what the older generation went through,” said Paull. “We often forget about the past and only focus on the now. Most of the Airmen these days will never experience an event like Capt. Robinson and his crew. If we don’t value our heritage, we won’t be able to pass our traditions and values to future generations of Airmen."

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Members of the 437th Maintenance Group cheer as retired U.S. Air Force Capt. William Robinson, longest surviving enlisted prisoner of war, makes his way to the stage during an award ceremony here, March 17, 2017.

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Women in Aviation Career Day continues to inspire young girls after 10 years

By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

3rd Place ($150): Libby Daniel Wando High School, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Daniel’s essay: Master Sgt. Danielle JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – McAdams, Daniel’s 9th grade Junior More than 130 teenage girls from middle and high schools Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor. around the Lowcountry attended the 10th Annual Joint Base “Right now the possibilities are very Charleston Women in Aviation Career Day, March 21. open. I do know that I want to go into the The goal of the Career Day is for young ladies “to learn and medical field – whether that’s being a to be inspired, and to check out some the options out there for doctor or being a technician – I really you as careers for different jobs in the future” said Col. haven’t narrowed down. But I’m very Jeanine McAnaney, 315th Airlift Wing vice commander. open to whatever way life throws at me,” The event, one of the 315th AW’s most popular community said Graham when asked if the career day engagement programs, features leading and pioneering women is helping the high school senior decide in their respective aviation related careers as guest speakers. what path to take. “It lets me know that This year’s speaker was no exception. The Air Force Reserve’s my dreams are within my reach and the highest ranking enlisted Airman, Command Chief Master Sgt. women here did it and I can also do it.”

Ericka Kelly captivated everyone by telling her life story.

“I definitely appreciate all the women Kelly explained to the girls how she not only holds the who put this together, not just this state, but U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Tom Brading highest enlisted rank attainable in the Air Force, but in her also all around the country,” Graham added.

Staff Sgt. Candice Walters, 300th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains the role of a civilian profession she’s a special agent with the Department A few of the Joint Base Charleston loadmaster to girls attending the 10th Annual Joint Base Charleston Women in of Homeland Security – “That’s law enforcement, a tradition- WIA Career Day’s “founding mothers” Aviation Career Day March 20 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. ally male dominated career, and also a pretty hard environ- shared their thoughts on how the event ment to get into,” the Command Chief said. came to fruition.

Charleston Women in Aviation event as a student in 2007 “I’m also a single mom, and I have two cool jobs,” Kelly Connie Danbury Lucas, a 315th Operations Support “The interaction that I had at WIA Career Day with so added.

Squadron member at the time, said that her attendance at the many strong women allowed me to see all of the different Kelly also told the girls how she came from a poor family in Annual WIA conference in Orlando, Fla in 2006 and 2007. “I career options I could have when I grew up. While I did at Guatemala, before she eventually emigrated to the United States. started thinking about what we could do to reach out to young first consider it to be like a field trip, upon my arrival I realBesides the guest speaker, a C-17 tour, career tables and women in our community.” ized the passion that all of the women had for allowing young demonstrations, the local WIA program holds an annual essay “The vision behind our first event is the same as it is today girls to see the wide array of career opportunities the aviation contest for girls attending the event. The girls were asked to – to open the gates to Joint Base Charleston and give local field had to offer, which was very inspiring,” said Grace write about the women who most inspired them. middle and high school girls career options they may not have Rieflin, another student who attended the first event in 2007.

This year’s winners were: thought was a possibility,” said Senior Master Sgt. Lisa “It was such an eye-opening experience that, at the time, really 1st Place ($250): Destiny Graham - Fort Dorchester High Cardinal, 315th Aerospace Medical Squadron. got me thinking about a potential career in not only aviation, but “To enlighten young women of all the possible careers also other fields which I may have previously thought to be School, North Charleston, S.C. Graham’s essay: Col. Merryl Tengesdal, the first African American Woman Air Force U-2 pilot related to aviation available to them and not just through the exclusively male-populated. Although I have not taken a particu2nd Place ($200): Carrie Nelson - Wando High School, military,” said Lt. Col. Mary Jeffrey, formerly of the 315th lar interest in aviation, WIA CD showed me that strong women Mount Pleasant, S.C. Nelson’s essay: Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell, Operations Group. are a force to be reckoned with in all fields,” Rieflin added.

Cynthia Stegall of the 701st Airlift Squadron said her vision the first woman to directly serve in the U.S. Air Force Some interesting statistics worth mentioning from the Federal for the career day was, “to better expose young women to what Aviation Administration show that as of December 2015, women the Air Force Reserve has to offer as a career for their future.” only make up 6.66 percent of pilots in the United States, up only “I personally know several girls who were in their senior year 5.6 percent from 2000. Of the non-pilot aviation related jobs, in high school and chose the Air Force as a career path after they 25.16 percent are women – up from a mere 3.19 percent in 2000. graduated – all from attending our career day!” Stegall added.

“I was originally a volunteer and saw it as an opportunity to show the young ladies that you can be in the military and still wear your nails and look like a woman,” said Master Sgt. Valerie Langford, former 315th Force Support Squadron member.

But is the program worth it? If you ask any of the organizers you get a resounding “absolutely,” according to Master Sgt. Barbara Sosebee, 315th FSS. And the girls seem to agree.

“At first I expected it would be just a fun field trip. I was definitely surprised to find that not the case. I found there were so many opportunities for women that I could not imagine. It was inspiring to me to actually see the different careers that I could Lt. Col. David Ferguson, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation consider for my future. Women have come so far through the Squadron flight nurse, explains how the aeromedical evacuation Staff Sgt. Candice Walters, 300th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains the role of a loadmaster to girls attending the 10th years. I only thought there were airline stewardesses but found process works on a C-17 Globemaster III at the 10th Annual Joint Annual Joint Base Charleston Women in Aviation Career Day out I could be a pilot or a loadmaster or a medical technician,” Base Charleston Women in Aviation Career Day March 20 at said Amelia Stegall of attending the inaugural Joint Base Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

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Creating strong communities through partnership Story and photo by 2nd Lt. Allison Egan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Joint Base Charleston Civic Leaders were given the opportunity to fly aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, March 16 and 17 to visit one of four other joint bases in the United States.

At Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, the Lowcountry leaders learned about the 49 installation-support functions, particularly in the specialized areas of training, medicine and technology.

From speaking with families at the Basic Military Training Coin Ceremony, to taking a moment of silence at the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument, the many facilities of Joint Base San Antonio highlight the types of sacrifices service members, animals and their families make. Seeing families reunited at the end of BMT was especially moving for a few of Charleston’s civic leaders.

“It was my most emotional, celebratory and patriotic life experience yet,” said Sherrie Snipes-Williams, Charleston Promise Neighborhood chief executive officer. “I now understand why my father was so proud to have served in the United States Air Force.”

Though Joint Base San Antonio is comprised of a variety of training missions, it also maintains a mission of responsibility to care for the troops. The priority to develop and care for service members and their families is one that thrives in a community of partnership. At the Center for the Intrepid, the power of persistence is valued by both its patients and the staff who support them.

“I naively assumed that the most memorable portion of the trip would be hopping aboard a C-17 and experiencing something few other civilians can dream to do,” said Peter LaMotte, Chernoff Newman, senior vice president.

“However, by the end of the two days I was genuinely

changed in the way I looked at the sacrifices service members make for this country. You cannot tour a facility such as the Center for the Intrepid, Warrior and Family Support Center or the Brooke Army Medical Center and not have new appreciation and understanding for just how much our service members put on the line for the rest of us.”

At the CFI, the threefold mission of rehabilitation, education and research is facilitated by active duty Army medical staff, Department of Veteran’s Affairs employees, Department of the Army civilians and contract providers who work together to achieve a common goal of reintegration.

“I was equally humbled by the citizens who make it their purpose to support and rehabilitate these wounded warriors,” LaMotte said. “The civic leader tour may Peter LaMotte, Chernoff Newman senior vice president, right, discusses the T-38C Talon with Maj. Kenneth Brakora, left, 560th Flying Training Squadron have been established to highlight the misinstructor pilot, during Joint Base Charleston’s 2017 Civic Leaders tour to Joint sion of the joint bases, but the reality for me Base San Antonio, Texas, March 17, 2017. The 560th FTRS graduates about 130 was its ability to highlight just how much instructor pilots per year. See more photos at www.charleston.af.mil. more everyday citizens can do to help our Joint Base Charleston,” said Jennifer Howard, WestRock armed forces.”

Brig. Gen. Heather A. Pringle, Joint Base San Antonio director of communications and marketing. Director Judith commander, emphasizes that joint missions come in many Markelz and her team operate the WFSC solely through donaforms and are strongest when the military and its surrounding tions and volunteer work, unraveling the many efforts behind communities work together to serve each other. Pringle high- a volunteer-based community.

“The places were memorable, but the Soldiers and Airmen lights that as missions grow larger, so too must relationships between communities. At the Warrior and Family Support will forever leave a mark on my heart,” said Howard.

Center, a resilient philosophy of care provides an environment “Articulate, enthusiastic, energetic, and proud to serve – they are humble people for whom I am profoundly grateful.” that encourages rehabilitation in a more comfortable setting.

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Joint Base Charleston hosts annual motorcycle safety event Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin West Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – As seasons change and temperatures rise, service members might consider revving up their motorcycles to take to the streets, but before the rubber meets the road, Airmen should be aware of Air Force safety requirements.

More than 200 service members and civilians attended an annual motorcycle safety brief hosted by the 628th Air Base Wing safety office here, March 31, 2017.

According to Air Force Instruction 91-207, all active duty Air Force motorcyclists are required to attend at least one briefing annually. The 628th ABW safety office provides service members with an annual class to help fulfill that requirement.

“They are not alone,” said James McMurry, 628th ABW traffic safety manager. “They have 200 people right here that they can get mentorship

from. We want to encourage more mentorship of the military members to make sure they know what the requirements are to keep them safe and get their minds into a responsible and safe riding attitude.”

Active duty Airmen are also required to take a refresher motorcycle course training every five years after completion of their intermediate course training which helps riders react to adverse situations.

“I encourage motorcycle riders to go out and get more training than the regulations require to stay up to date on emergency skills,” said McMurry. “What usually costs people their lives is when they panic.”

The safety brief covered the importance of risk management, personal protective equipment, training requirements and opportunities as well as mentorship programs. The event also featured a motorcycle judging competition and a ride led the by the Green Knights military motorcycle group to a local motorcycle dealership for a free lunch.

Motorcyclists of Joint Base Charleston go on a group ride March 31, 2017, at JB Charleston, South Carolina. The event covered the importance of risk management, personal protective equipment, training requirements and opportunities as well as mentorship programs. The event also featured a motorcycle judging competition and a ride led the by the Green Knights, military motorcycle group.

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Chapel Corner

NHCC kicks off SAAPM

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

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

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Naval Health Clinic Charleston Sexual Assault Prevention and Response representatives, NHCC command leadership and supporting staff members, tie a teal ribbon to a tree in front of NHCC, March 28, 2017, to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. This month offers an opportunity to build on existing momentum to eliminate sexual assault and ensure all servicemembers are in a work environment where they are treated with dignity and respect.

NHCC receives Retention Excellence award

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Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Fletcher and Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole Johnson, hospital corpsmen and command career counselors for Naval Health Clinic Charleston, show off a yellow pennant signifying the Fiscal Year 16 Retention Excellence Award the duo earned recently for NHCC. The pennant will be hoisted to the top of NHCC's flagpole for one year. The award is given to commands that pass the annual Career Information Program Review with a score of 90 points or better and meet benchmarks showing commitment to the growth and development of Sailors. NHCC passed the CIPR with a score of 100 points, had zero failed-to-submit Career Waypoints applications, and met or exceeded all aggregate retention benchmarks for enlisted Sailors with 14 years of service or less.

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SPAWAR employee recognized by OSD as top STEM advocate

From Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Outreach Program Director Shanda Johnson was recently honored by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering with the STEM Advocate of the Quarter Award.

Johnson coordinates and leads outreach efforts for SSC Atlantic's Charleston, New Orleans and Tidewater sites. Over the previous five years, she developed a cadre of more than 300 SSC Atlantic volunteers supporting extended outreach activities to more than 30,000 students. In FY16 alone, Johnson enabled 57 For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology (FIRST) robotics teams with more than 800 students and 100 mentors.

She interacts with parents, educators and students, ensuring students are inspired and parents are informed of opportunities for children to pursue STEM careers. Last season, robotics competitions in South Carolina reached more than 5,000 parents, students, educators and family and community members. Johnson also emphasizes cybersecurity in SSC Atlantic's STEM Outreach

Johnson collaborates with colleges, universities, Program and helped to establish week-long, hands local businesses and the mayor's office to sponsor on, interactive cyber camps at all three SSC "My Brother's Keeper," weekend summer camp, and Atlantic locations, educating more than 200 stuworked with community leaders and the mayor's dents annually. SSC Atlantic's Charleston location office to stand up a "My Brother's Keeper Coalition" also hosts the Palmetto Cyber Defense in Charleston. Johnson ensures SSC Atlantic takes Competition, an intense cyber network "attack advantage of the Navy's Science Engineering and defend" competition. For the past four years, Apprentice Program (SEAP), Naval Research this two-day weekend event impacted more than Enterprise Intern Program NREIP and Summer 200 high school and college students each year.

Faculty Research Program SFRP, ensuring selectees Additional activities include forensic challenges, Shanda Johnson, Space and are from diverse backgrounds and that students gain curriculum development, IT Shadow Day, student/teacher shadow opportunities, career fairs, Naval Warfare Systems Center exposure and experience in STEM careers.

(SSC) Atlantic Science, Johnson's devotion to increasing technical opporDimensionU, math and science nights and speakTechnology, Engineering and tunities for students is both a personal and profesing engagements.

Math (STEM) Outreach Program Director. sional endeavor. SSC Atlantic and the Navy have As an outreach champion, Johnson spearheadalready gained a return of their investment by hiring ed programs providing opportunities to minority, disadvantaged and underserved community students, such as new professionals who were previous participants in the STEM Girls Day Out, hosted in Charleston for five years and recently Outreach Program. "It is clear that she has gone above and expanded to Hampton Roads and New Orleans. This program beyond in her dedication to STEM outreach and advocacy on touched and influenced more than 500 rising eighth and ninth behalf of the Department of Defense," said Mary J. Miller, Acting grade girls and their parents, encouraging, influencing and edu- Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, "She is truly deserving of this honor." cating them on STEM careers.

Joint Base Charleston Justice Files

Involuntary Administrative Discharges (Feb 2017)

By Mr. Robert Yancey Discharge Clerk, 628 ABW/JA The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were involuntarily discharged for conduct that demonstrated a lack of potential for further service. Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

The three types of service characterizations that can be received upon discharge are: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General), and Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC). An Honorable service characterization means the member has generally met the Air Force standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. Each member should strive to meet and exceed the standards of acceptable performance and conduct in order to receive an Honorable discharge. An Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization is warranted when significant negative aspects of an Airman’s conduct or performance of duty outweigh positive aspects of the Airman’s military record. The least favorable involuntary administrative discharge is an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) service characterization. A discharge with a UOTHC service characterization reflects that a member’s personal conduct fell significantly below acceptable military standards. Members receiving a service characterization of less than an Honorable discharge may find their veteran’s benefits denied either in whole or in part and may face substantial prejudice when applying for civilian employment.

• 628 SFS – An Airman First Class was involuntarily discharged for Failure to Meet Minimum Fitness Standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in

non-exempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization.

Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s) (Feb 2017)

By Tech. Sgt. Beth Slone NCOIC, Military Justice, 628 ABW/JA The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were offered and accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) pursuant to Article 15 of the UCMJ. Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as well as the appropriate punishment, or decline the NJP and demand a trial by court martial. The punishments that can be imposed as a part of NJP depend on the rank of the accused airman and the commander who will impose punishment, but can be as much as a reduction in rank to E1, 30 days correctional custody, forfeiture of ½ of one month’s pay per month for 2 months, 60 days restriction, 45 days extra duties, and a reprimand.

• 437 AMXS – An Airman First Class received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 112, wrongful use of marijuana. Punishment consisted of a reduction to Airman, reduction to Airman Basic suspended and a reprimand.

• 437 AMXS – An Airman received a vacation of nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 86, failure to go.

Punishment consisted of forfeiture of $799.00 pay.

• 437 AMXS – An Airman received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 86, failure to go. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman Basic and a reprimand.

• 437 MXS – An Airman First Class received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 112, wrongful use of marijuana. Punishment consisted of a reduction to Airman, reduction to Airman Basic suspended conditioned on submitting a urinalysis test the last duty day of every month during the suspension period and a reprimand.

• 628 MDOS – An Airman First Class received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty and

Article 107, make a false official statement. Punishment consisted of a reduction to Airman suspended, forfeiture of $896.00 pay per month for 2 months suspended and a reprimand.

• 628 SFS – A Staff Sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 134, adultery and Article 92, dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of a reduction to Senior Airman suspended, forfeiture of $400.00 per month for 2 months, 15 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

• 628 SFS – A Technical Sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 92, unprofessional relationship. Punishment consisted of a reduction to Staff Sergeant, forfeiture of $500.00 per month for 2 months suspended, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.

• 628 SFS – A Master Sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 134, adultery and Article 92, unprofessional relationship. Punishment consisted of a reduction to TSgt suspended, forfeiture of $300.00 pay per month for 2 months and a reprimand.

Courts-Martial (Feb 2017)

By Capt. Nicole Provo Chief of Military Justice, 628 ABW Airmen of Joint Base Charleston who are convicted at a special or general court martial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentences at a special court-martial can be up to one year in jail, a Bad Conduct Discharge (or a dismissal for Officers), reduction in grade to E-1 for enlisted members, and forfeiture of 2/3rds pay per month for 12 months.

Sentences at a general court-martial vary widely according to the charged crimes. A general court-martial, if the accused is convicted of the appropriate crime, can sentence a member to the maximum punishment authorized by the UCMJ based on the crime for which the member was convicted, up to and including life in prison, or even death, if authorized for that offense. - No actions in February 2017.

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EVENTS All classes or events are usually held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information or to register, please call A&FRC at 963-4406.

Apr. 11, 18, 25 r JOHN MAXWELL: 21 LAWS OF LEADERSHIP Tuesdays from 12:00 – 1:00pm. Leadership Skills course Lunch n' learn style.

Apr. 17 r VA WORKSHOP FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION CLAIMS - from 8:00am-2:00pm, a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records

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Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

Apr. 18 r LITTLE HEROES CEREMONY - 6:00-7:00pm. A way to say thank you for the sacrifices that children made/make for parents who have recently/currently deployed Ensure application is turned in NLT 1 week prior.

Recommended ages 4-12.

Apr. 19 r MFLC LUNCH & LEARN - 11:30am-12:30pm. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class “Not Enough Hours In the Day: Stress Management, Time Management, and Relaxation” r SPOUSE INTRO TO JB CHARLESTON - 9:3011:30am. Fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston to learn about various resources. Get connected! Tour the A&FRC, meet other spouses, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! r PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING - APR 4, from 8:30-11:30am or APR 19, from 1:00-4:00pm. Learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to Workshop. separating/retiring respectively.

Apr. 24-28 r TRANSITION GPS WORKSHOP - 8:00am-4:30pm.

Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease!

Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

Apr. 25 r RESUME AND COVER LETTERS - 9:00-11:00am, Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

Apr. 26 r INTERVIEWING FOR SUCCESS - 9:00-11:00am.

Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

Apr. 27 r NAVIGATING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT - 9:0011:00am. Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

Apr. 17-18 r OMBUDSMAN BASIC TRAINING - (2 day course) 8:00am-4:30pm. Prepares the appointed volunteer for duties as an Ombudsman.

Apr. 19-20 r CAREER TECHNICAL TRAINING TRACK 8:00am-4:00pm A workshop designed to define technical

career goals, identify required credentials and training opportunities and more; Should complete Transition GPS workshop prior to attending.

Apr. 25 r Think. Save. Plan. - 2:00-3:00pm. Workshop discussing Thrift Savings Plan and Retirement options.

NOTICES r VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, 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 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. r Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston.

Services include annual vaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals. These services are offered for all branches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg., 648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center. They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838.

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

EVENTS All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified.

For more information and to register for a class, call FFSC at 794-7480.

Apr. 10-14 r TRANSITION GPS WORKSHOP - 8:00am-4:30pm Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease!

Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

Apr. 10 & 24 r VA WORKSHOP FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION CLAIMS - From 8:00am-1:00pm, a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

Apr. 13 r RENTING YOUR NEW SPACE - 2:30-3:30PM, Attend this financial preparedness class to prepare for the expenses of living off base. This class is mandatory for service members moving out of the dorms.

The JB Charleston Combat Arms section will host a Rifle and Pistol Elementary EIC match. On 17/18 May 2017 from 08:30 to 1600. Slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. The last date for competitor registration will be 17 April 2017.

On 17 May, 60 slots for the M4 Carbine Competition will be located at Charleston Air Force Base On 18 May, 80 slots for the M9 pistol Completion will be located at NWS FLETC range This is only open to active military members of the United States.

The Competitors must be in uniform and have military ID on hand at time of competition.

To sign up for the match send an e-mail to; 628sfs.catm@us.af.mil The e-mail must include the following information; Branch of Service, Full name, Rank, Government E-mail, Base and Unit. Your slot will be confirmed as soon as you are assigned a slot.

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Rec Review is produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to The Patriot. All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about Rec Review, call the Marketing Office at (843) 963-3809. Mention of any sponsor or sponsorship in this publication is not a federal endorsement for the product or service. For more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com.

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New initiative streamlines base, county emergency response times Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Leadership from Joint Base Charleston and Charleston County representatives signed a memorandum of agreement combining their call centers to shorten the response times of military and civilian first responders at the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, March 30.

The Public-Public, Public-Private, better known as P4, program makes mutually beneficial partnerships with the community to leverage resources, combine similar services and improve the relationships of Air Force bases and the surrounding counties. There have been 250 P4 initiatives Air Forcewide since the inception of the program, with six of the initiatives taking place here.

“At Joint Base Charleston we like to think of ourselves as great neighbors to the Lowcountry,” said Col. Robert Lyman, JB Charleston commander. “But, today is an example of the Lowcountry being a great neighbor to the joint base. This partnership saves the federal tax payers a great deal of money, but even more importantly, it allows us to respond much faster and more effectively when families living on base need help.”

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department has seven minutes from the time a call is placed to be on scene, while Charleston County Emergency Medical Service ambulances have 12 minutes to get on base. Previously, a call would be transferred from the 628th Security Forces Squadron law enforcement desk or the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center to the appropriate authorities. The caller would then give the same information each time they were transferred before a unit could be dispatched, cutting into the response time.

“Early intervention to a medical emergency is the key to saving someone’s life,” said Tech. Sgt. Lee Fast, 628th CES Fire Department NCO in charge of the emergency communication center. “A lot can happen in those 12 minutes that could be irreversible. If help gets there on time, we can try and make

USS Whidbey Island visits Charleston U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Kevin West

sure that person’s life is saved.”

With this agreement, all calls are answered by the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center.

The center then forwards the information electronically to the 628th Security Forces Squadron, 628th CES Fire Department or Charleston County EMS. This new procedure also saves JB Charleston money by eliminating the need to refresh the Air Force 911 system. The system needs to be refreshed every five years and costs $500,000. Through this combined effort, the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center will Col. Rob Lyman, right, Joint Base Charleston commander, meets with J. Al Cannon, left, reduce the refresh cost to Charleston County sheriff, during a tour of the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, March 30, 2017. The Enhanced 911 initiative combines the call centers for the 628th Security Forces $325,000.

“Our call takers are Squadron and fire department with the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, ultimately trained to answer calls, ask shortening response times, saving money and saving lives. the questions that need to be asked and give life-saving instructions,” said James Lake, phone with callers asking questions and to determine what the Charleston Consolidated 911 Center director. “Because of the patient needs. Once it is determined what medical actions rotation of calls, that wasn’t something Joint Base Charleston should be taken, the EMD gives instructions to the caller on could do. Now, call takers send the information to the dis- how to help the patient before emergency services arrive.

Past P4 initiatives here include the Berkley County bookpatchers at Joint Base Charleston and let them work to their mobile service on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, strengths and let us work to our strengths.”

The partnership also allows for Charleston County EMS motorcycle safety training with Trident Technical College and ambulances to access base maps through GPS units. This mental health services and referrals with Trident Medical Center. Partnerships with surrounding counties are in progress ensures they are taking the most direct route to the scene.

The Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center also pro- to use the Joint First Responder Training Center and joint vides emergency medical dispatchers. EMDs stay on the usage of sports fields with Goose Creek.

U.S. Navy Lt. David Pagan, center right, describes the ship’s weapon system while giving a tour to U.S. Air Force Col. Rick Mathews, center left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Brennan, left, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. William Edenbeck, right, Naval Support Activity Charleston executive officer, aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) at Union the Pier Terminal March 16, 2017.

U.S. Navy amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) visited Charleston, South Carolina over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend.

U.S. Navy Lt. David Pagan, right, gives a tour to Joint Base Charleston leadership aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) at Union the Pier Terminal March 16, 2017.

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