04-15-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Joint Base Charleston

Vol. 2, No. 14

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

Friday, April 15, 2011

Air Expo 2011 draws nearly 80,000 By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Nearly 80,000 people attended the Charleston Air Expo 2011 April 9, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base to see performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the GEICO Skytypers and Tora! Tora! Tora! "The 2011 Air Expo was a resounding success," said Maj. Scott Suazo, Charleston Air Expo 2011 director. "It was amazing to see how many people from our community came out to support the air show," he said. "Everybody was smiling, the children were amazed and everyone looked like they were having a good time. We had some future Airmen do their enlistment into the Air Force Delayed Entry Program alongside the Thunderbirds. The crowd was clapping, cheering and proud to support those new Airmen who were making a commitment to defend this nation." The show began at 10 a.m. when members of the U.S. Army Black Daggers jumped out of a plane while holding a full size American Flag as the National Anthem played. Then the GEICO Skytypers took flight and filled the Charleston sky with a message reading, "Welcome to the 2011 Air Expo at Charleston." In the afternoon with the sun high in the sky, the Commemorative Air Force heated things up even more by performing Tora! Tora! Tora!, a re-enactment of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and set the runway ablaze with pyrotechnics. At approximately 3:30 p.m. the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds took to the sky and performed precision stunts and loops for approximately 45 minutes, ending the show. The Air Expo also had static displays of planes from a C17 Globemaster III to an A-10 Thunderbolt II, where lines formed to see inside the cockpit. Mike Diamond, an electronics technician for the Scientific Research Cooperation, and his son Jackson, enjoyed being able to see the inside of an A-10. "I mainly came to show my son the airplanes because we have started to notice that he has an interest in playing with toy planes," Mr. Diamond said. "But I'm having a wonderful time as well. I remember when I was little I used to build model planes. It's an incredible feeling to see them this big and this close." Jackson said when he grows up he wants to be a pilot, but for now ...

U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best

Nearly 80,000 people came out to Charleston Air Expo 2011 April 9, 2011, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Performances included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the Black Daggers U.S. Army Special Operations Command parachute demonstration team, the Commemorative Air Force's Tora! Tora! Tora! and other aerial acts as well as dozens of static displays.

"I love watching the planes fly," he said. Major Suazo would like to thank all of the workers that participated from JB CHS, local law enforcement, all of the volunteers, the performers and all of those who attended and supported the event. "The weather was a major concern due to potential thunderstorms that were scattered north of the air base," said Major Suazo. "Though it was extremely hot, the weather was on our side. We had some wind, but never felt any rain." "The key to the success of the air show was the team work performed by all agencies," he said. "The traffic was a major improvement from the last air show in 2008. We all came together and though we faced some challenges, we stuck

together and made it through." Clarence Gist, once a corporal and communications specialist for the U.S. Army Air Corps, said the air show was simply amazing. "I remember flying on those to go overseas," he said pointing at a C-47 in flight. A C-17 took off shortly after the C-47 as part of a Heritage flight. Mr. Gist said the growth of the Air Force and the advancements of today's technology show that we have the greatest air power in the world. "I'm proud to be an American," he said. See more photos on Page 12

World War II vet relives Pearl Harbor By 2nd Lt. Susan Carlson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

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Spending an entire day in the scorching sun is not the way most 89-year-olds spend their birthday; however, Buck Morris, a Lowcountry native, is not your typical 89year-old. Attending this year's Charleston Air Expo 2011 meant more to Mr. Morris than just the aura and flare of modern air superiority; it was a time of reflection, remembrance and reverence. While most spectators had come to marvel at the awe-inspiring magnificence of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the main attraction for Mr. Morris was a demonstration from another era - one that gave this country the freedoms it has today. As a survivor of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, spending his 89th birthday watching the re-enactment of the events of that tragic day, the Commemorative Air Force's Tora! Tora! Tora! was a moment he will never forget. The memories the simulated battle stirred are remembered by only a small number of heroes. In fact, there are only an estimated 2,000-4,000 Pearl Harbor veterans alive today

destroyer USS Phelps (DD 360) when the Japanese aircraft attacked. "When the attack came on Pearl Harbor we were right in the middle of the harbor, so we saw it all," Mr. Morris said. "Luckily we didn't get hit; we were one of the few survivors." Amazingly, his ship was able to escape the attacks virtually unscathed. They were able to get under way and put out to sea quickly; however, like 90 percent of the ships in the harbor, they went without their captain aboard, he said. "It was turmoil first class around there that day," Mr. Morris said. "We didn't have time to get scared. When the See Pearl Harbor, Page 8 U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

Buck Morris watches the various demonstration during the Charleston Air Expo 2011 April 9, 2011, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Mr. Morris is a Navy veteran and a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He celebrated his 89th birthday by attending the Air Expo.

according to recent statistics. Mr. Morris was a signalman on board the U.S. Navy

HOMETOWN HERO JB CHS HONORED Flying with the Thunderbirds Page 6

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The Patriot • April 15, 2011

COMMENTARY

Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot The Joint Base Charleston Patriot is published by Diggle Publishing Co., (843) 412-5861, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the 628th Air Base Wing. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families. Its contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Navy. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by DOD, Air Force, Navy or Diggle Publishing Company of the products or services advertised. Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provided by the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office of Joint Base Charleston. All photographs are Air Force or Navy photographs unless otherwise indicated. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The Publisher and Public Affairs offices of both bases reserve the right to refuse any advertisement deemed to be against DOD regulations or which may reflect poorly on the bases or personnel.

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2011 Air Expo set the standard for excellence It's an exciting time to be part of Team Charleston as we just hosted the 2011 Air Expo! Although confronted with numerous challenges that no Air Expo faced before, Joint Base Charleston rose to the occasion and successfully displayed the professionalism and courtesy of the 437th Airlift Wing, the 628th Air Base Wing, the 315th Airlift Wing and Naval Weapons Station Charleston. A crowd of nearly 80,000 stood breathless during the opening ceremony, listening to the voice of Master Sgt. Jayson Johnson singing the National Anthem. While he sang, the U.S. Army Black Daggers presented the American flag from one of our own C-17s while Greg Poe and the GEICO Skytypers circled overhead exposing a message which read, "Welcome to the 2011 Air Expo at Charleston." This grand start of the Expo truly set the tone for what turned out to be an astonishing and remarkable event. The excitement continued throughout the day, with one of the highlights being 45 minutes of Tora! Tora! Tora!, a World War II reenactment presented by the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force accompanied by full pyrotechnics.

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Not only were there amazing events taking place in the sky, but there were also dozens of static displays present for attendees to enjoy. This extraordinary Expo culminated with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds roaring over the Lowcountry once again during their precision aerial performance. I would like to express my appreciation to the 628th Security Forces Squadron for their superb coordination with the City of North Charleston and Charleston County law enforcement in making it possible to overcome many of the traffic difficulties we faced in the past. I would also like to thank our commercial sponsors who, through the 628th Force Support Squadron, made many of the acts possible. Finally, the event would not have been such a huge success without the 2011 Air Expo Committee led by Maj. Scott Suazo and Maj. Adam Tufts, whose tireless efforts combined the resources of the three Wings and the Naval Weapons Station. Together they rallied more than 1,200 volunteers to present an Air Expo which was surely one to remember, both for our Joint Base Charleston family and the community of greater Charleston. In addition to showcasing the talent of the world's most powerful and respected Air Force and Navy, you all represented the entire Nation as you exercised professionalism, hard work and dedication to the mission as we showed everyone what Team Charleston is really all about. This weekend's Air Expo 2011 served as an opportunity to further enhance the already solid relationship between Joint Base Charleston personnel and the Charleston community. Every one of you played a role in making this year's Air Expo one of the best Charleston has ever seen thank you!

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What's in a day? Commentary by Maj. Jeffrey Dardon 437th Maintenance Squadron Commander My mom taught me long ago that every day was special in its own way and we should be thankful for the days we have on this Earth. In our own way, each of us affects specific events or people with our words and actions, but we don't always know what the results will be or how much our actions matter. It would take me many years before I was able to have a better understanding of what my mother was teaching me so long ago. I now have a much greater appreciation for the significance of daily events when my two-year-old daughter sings me a new song she learned or when my sixmonth-old son cut his first two teeth just a couple of days ago. Each day is special indeed. As I thought about my topic for this week's paper, I decided to focus on why April 18 has been an important date in our nation's history. I chose the date simply because it falls on the date our taxes are due this year. I'm a student of history and have my undergraduate degree

in the subject. I believe we should all know some of the more memorable and important events of this date. Rest assured, I had to rely on the assistance of Google to go back in history to find out what happened on April 18. Until I researched this date, I had no idea that on this date in 1775, three men set out on horseback to warn that "the British are coming!" Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott left Boston on their way to Lexington and Concord, Mass., to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the British coming to arrest them. Revere and Dawes were captured by the British but Prescott escaped capture and carried out the mission. What an important day for our budding nation! Another pivotal day for the nation was April 18, 1861 ... the day Gen. Robert E. Lee turned down the offer to command the Union armies just days after the first shots of the Civil War. We can only imagine how different the outcome of that great conflict might have been had General Lee commanded the federal armies. One more day defined by decisive actions that had a

huge impact to the direction of the nation. More recently, on April 18, 1942, Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle led his B-25 Bombers from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet to bomb Tokyo demonstrating the reach of airpower and the resolve of the United States. The events of the day set in motion the Battle of Midway and a few years later, the defeat of the Japanese Empire. Everyone involved understood the importance and danger of the mission, but often it's very difficult to fully grasp the potential impact of certain actions on certain days. Throughout our history, April 18 has proven to be a day of great significance, whether the event was full of joy, sorrow or helped shape the identity of the greatest nation the world has ever known. Yankee fans know it as the day Yankee stadium opened and scientists pause and reflect on it as the day Albert Einstein died. In the end, the day is a precious commodity and how you spend it and the choices you make have a big impact on your friends and family, your coworkers, your service and your community.

‘A Thunderbird Thank You’

Commentary by Lt. Col. Case Cunningham Thunderbirds Commander/Leader

I wanted to take this opportunity to say "Thank You!" from the entire Thunderbirds Team to all of Team Charleston. Putting on an air show is no small task, and without your help, the Thunderbirds absolutely cannot execute our mission of representing the pride, precision, and professionalism of the nearly 700,000 active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and civilian Airmen of your United States Air Force. During "Air Expo 2011," thousands of specta-

tors witnessed our demonstration. That demonstration is not about us, but about all of you - we strive for perfection in every show to represent the way you perfectly execute your mission, at home and abroad. Each one of you, day in and day out, keep America's Air Force the most advanced and respected air, space, and cyberspace force the world has ever seen. Our hope is that everyone who saw the show at Charleston left with a powerful sense of pride in America's Airmen, our Air Force, and the United States. All of your hard work and incredible attention to detail made that possible.

We would like to specifically thank Capt. Matt Vallero, 2nd Lt. Sarah Wyche, and Master Sgt. William Christensen for all of their efforts to make our operation at Charleston a complete success. Thank you all again! Lt. Col. Case We are extremely honored Cunningham and humbled to represent all of you as we travel across this great Nation. Aim High . . . Fly-Fight-Win!

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Raise the Bar! Reflections ... By Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago 628th Air Base Wing command chief

Joint Base Charleston, last week I dedicated most of my week in the units talking with groups of Airmen. My goal was to reach as many people as possible, talking to everyone about decision-making and setting themselves up for success. Why was this reach so needed? Well, several events have transpired across JB CHS that has reminded me about the importance of committing to excellence. Let's reflect on excellence for a moment. "Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it." - Abraham Lincoln Commitment to excellence leads to making good decisions. Have you ever wondered why Greg, Sara (or other) ended up driving under the influence, or doing poor work performance, or living a life of risks that caused an accident? You may have thought to yourself, "I can't believe he did that." I strongly believe that forgetting who you disappoint or who is behind you, wishing you well all the way - the "fan club" - can lead a person to making wrong decisions. So the question here is, "How can I help myself, my friend, fellow worker, Airman or Sailor continue to make good decisions?" Commit yourself day after day to excellence. The quote above speaks great truths about excellence. Excellence is a process of strong will - right makes might. It is the process of doing the right thing, "our duty," even when doing the right thing departs from being popular. Excellence is also a process of believing, or "faith." As you do right, you do right with conviction and an end in mind - your vision for a better future. Soon enough, everything you touch and everything you do transforms. This is the magic of success.

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“Commitment to excellence leads to better quality of life for you and those around you.” Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago 628th Air Base Wing command chief

"Our cause must be entrusted to, and conducted by its own undoubted friends - whose hands are free, whose hearts are in the work--who do care for the result." - Abraham Lincoln Commitment to excellence leads to helping others. If you have seen documentaries about Martin Luther King, Roberto Clemente (Hall of Fame Baseball player), or any other great American, there is one thing you see in common: They have dedicated themselves to others at great cause. I've been thinking about these two examples for a while. Why? Both of them could have chosen to live a life of comfort but decided otherwise. Of course, they both were people of great achievements and inspiration. But this was not enough. Both Martin Luther King and Roberto Clemente understood that excellence is the ultimate success, and success alone is not success. Lifting people to realize their true freedoms is the ultimate success. Being excellent compels us to lend a hand to lift our friends, co-workers, units and communities. This is the magic of people achieving and communities thriving.

"To think rightly is to create. All things come through desire and every sincere prayer is answered. We become like that on which our hearts are fixed." - James Allen, As a Man Thinketh Commitment to excellence leads to better quality of life for you and those around you. Someone once told me, "Watch what you're thinking." And I thought about this a great deal. There is great wisdom in those words. In essence, and as the quote from James Allen above cites, we become our thoughts. Our thoughts are embedded commands, and we give ourselves these commands all throughout the day. When we say, "I think this is good." We give ourselves a command about how good we can be. When we say, "I can't do ____." Then we command our beings to achieve that level of performance. You have just limited your achievement by setting the bar too low. Committing ourselves to excellence leads to positive thinking. This leads us to say, "I can be ___" ... "I can achieve____" ... "I can become ___." So what is the effect? The effect of committing yourself to excellence is a new way of thinking about what you can achieve. This new thinking produces great energy that leads to personal achievements, and therefore, a better quality of life. This is the magic of personal success and a better life. What do we want? We want our lives to become rich and full of purpose. We can do it! What do we need to do? We need to commit ourselves to excellence. I submit to you this is the magic of success! I leave you with a great thought and one of my favorite quotes. Commit to excellence ... raise the bar! "Unless you put everything you have into your pursuits, what is life worth? The quality of your life is in direct proportion to your commitment to excellence." - Vince Lombardi

Turn off the sweat pumps … for now Commentary by Eric Sesit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Last week had all the makings for a disaster. As Joint Base Charleston personnel prepared for the biggest community outreach program of the year, the 2011 Air Expo, our government leaders were debating issues that, if not resolved, would result in a shutdown of the U.S. government. Shutting down the federal government is nothing new. It’s been done before, most notably during the 1990s. However, this time, the potential that no decision would be made before the April 8, midnight deadline had an even more ominous feel to it around the local area. Would our active duty get paid? Would civilian employ-

ees be furloughed and if so, for how long? Would the Air Expo even happen? As the acts for the expo began arriving, emails began circulating faster than a Thunderbird at mach speed. Air Force first sergeants and Navy chiefs as well as other base leaders, already stretched to the max, began focusing their attention on their troops ensuring that everyone knew the consequences of a possible government shutdown. The Air Force Aid and the Navy Marine Corps Relief Societies jumped in, informing everyone about the resources available to them if the flow of funds did indeed stop. Military units prepared for the upcoming weeks, possibly without the assistance of their civilian co-workers. When it was all said and done, a decision was made

and the government was kept open. The weather remained beautiful and the Air Expo went off without a hitch as Joint Base Charleston’s military and civilians continued their jobs without so much as a hiccup. Almost 80,000 of our neighbors got to see first-hand how we do business here on base. By all accounts, they were quite impressed with how we take care of their investments. There are so many people who stepped up to the plate last week that it would be impossible to thank them all in one article. But the willingness and ability to accomplish the mission despite some extremely stressful situations is perhaps the biggest story to come out of last week. Our Airmen, Sailors, Reservists and civilians worked together as a team, planning for the worst but hoping for the best … and they did one heck of an outstanding job.

NAVY CAREER NOTES DIAMOND TIPS Commentary by Machinist's Mate Chief Shawn M. Sorensen Navy Career Counselor, Naval Support Activty

Commentary by Master Sgt. Kristina Mullins 1st Combat Camera Squadron first sergeant

Sailors in today's Navy are the smartest, most dedicated group that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They always put the needs of the Navy before their own, and are often seen striving to do their best every single day. That being said, we are sending Sailors home - a lot of them. Nine thousand Sailors will be asked to depart by next year. Why? Long story short, it all boils down to money and the amount of Sailors we need to operate and maintain our ships, submarines, airplanes and shore facilities. The engine used to make the early-departure decision is the Perform To Serve algorithm. Supervisors have been documenting performance and ranking their Sailors since the inception of the Navy Evaluation and Counseling Record. Much of this same information is used by the PTS algorithm to rank Sailors, deciding which get to stay Navy. The following factors are used: -Commanding Officer's recommendation for retention. -CO's recommendation for advancement -Applicants who have been selected for advancement. -Applicants who passed the most-recent exam but were not advanced. -Applicants who possess critical Naval Enlisted Classification Codes. -Recent promotion recommendations on regular periodic evaluations. Remember that the PTS algorithm is run by a computer and ranks how you look on paper. There are no feelings involved and it doesn't know that you showed up early for work every day. It only takes into account what it can quantitatively prove, based on your documented performance. Doing your best every day has never been so important. Be the expert in your career field. Half of the advancement exam pertains to it. Be the role model and mentor for your junior Sailors. Take charge of every situation within your grasp and be the leader at every opportunity. If you're not working your supervisor out of a job, then you'd better get hot. Take charge of a collateral duty and improve the program. Also, assist your community by volunteering. The kids and local organizations need your help. Doing these things every day will not only help ensure your success, but will make you a better person as well. This is what the Navy wants - Sailors Performing To Serve!

Did you know in many cases, Airmen decide to leave the Air Force because they don't have all the facts they need to make informed career choices? In accordance with AFI 362618, paragraph 4.1.14 and AFPAM 36-2241, paragraph 9.8.7, supervisors are required to provide career counseling to subordinates on the benefits, entitlements and opportunities available in an Air Force career. Additionally, career counseling occurs in conjunction with performance feedback or when an Airman comes up for review under the Selective Reenlistment Program. Whether you're a first-time supervisor, or have been one for many years, you have numerous avenues to look for the basic information needed to conduct successful career counseling sessions. More importantly, it is vital to ensure you give your Airmen accurate, credible information with which they can base their career decisions. There are many tools that can assist supervisors in accomplishing effective counseling. One is the Air Force Compensation Fact Sheet which provides a variety of information on educational benefits, entitlements, retirement pay, post-service benefits and opportunities available in an Air Force career. Airmen can use this information to understand and respond to their needs and concerns. The bottom line; Airmen join the Air Force for specific reasons and goals, as well as with specific expectations in mind. It's our responsibility as leaders to understand those expectations and ensure they are being met. When you effectively career counsel, it promotes a common understanding of the rewards of serving in the Air Force. Encourage a sense of pride in our Airmen. We're part of the world's greatest Air Force accomplishing amazing things around the globe every day. Questions and comments can be directed to the editor. The Patriot can be reached at: 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office, Building 302, Room 312. Phone: (843) 963-5608, Fax: (843) 963-3464 Mail to: 628 ABW/PA, 102 East Hill Blvd., Charleston AFB, SC 29404-5154. E-mail to: patriot@charleston.af.mil All news releases should be sent to this address.

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Air Expo Demo Teams visit local community By Tech. Sgt. Vernon Cunningham Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Members from two Air Combat Command demonstration teams visited a local school and hospital shortly after arriving at Joint Base Charleston April 7 for Air Expo 2011. The Air Force's F-15E and A-10 demonstration teams used their free time to visit students and patients in order to talk about current air power and the expo. Hours after landing on JB CHS - Air Base, representatives from both teams traveled to Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center where they spent a few hours talking to, and taking pictures with, the patients at the facility. A-10 demo pilot Maj. Dylan Thorpe said he feels good when he and his team are able to put a smile on someone's face. "Being an A-10 demonstration pilot is a unique opportunity to represent the A-10 and the Air Force community," the major said. "This is what we do for a living and I love it." Meanwhile, members of the F-15E demonstration team visited Berkeley High School and spoke to more than 500 juniors, seniors and Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps students. Kimberley McLaren, Berkeley High School principal, chose the audience based on who could benefit the most from the team's visit. "Our juniors and seniors are really focused on where they are going after high school and many are really interested in hearing about the Air Force," the principal said. Representatives from the demonstration team spoke to the students about the equip-

ment they use and the training they receive as Air Force pilots. Rebecca Barnhart, a sophomore at Berkeley High School, said she enjoyed the presentation and video. "I think it is amazing how they maneuver the planes," she said. "It's very interesting to hear how much they can carry and how far they can go. It's mind boggling." "We can come here and fly the plane in the show, but there is not a whole lot of return in investment," said Maj. Mike Maeder, ACC F-15E demonstration pilot. "We try to get out in the community as much as we can. We try to get to the hospitals and schools in order to tell people about the Air Force. That is really why we are here." The teams were in town for the Joint Base Charleston Air Expo 2011 which included the Wounded Warrior Flight Team, the GEICO Skytypers, an Air Mobility Command Heritage Flight, Tora! Tora! Tora!, a re-enactment of the Battle of Midway and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best

A student at Berkeley High School in Charleston, S.C., asks members of the F-15E Demonstration Team questions about their flying equipment during the team’s visit April 7, 2011. The Demonstration Team participated in the Charleston Air Expo 2011, April 9.

Members of the A-10 and F-15E demonstration teams visit a patient at the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, April 7, 2011, in Charleston, S.C. The demonstration teams participated in Air Expo 2011 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., on April 9, 2011.

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Charleston Airman spends time with Thunderbird brother By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs An Airman from Joint Base Charleston received a visit from his older brother, a member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds during his stay for the Charleston Air Expo 2011. Tech. Sgt. Ted Braun, logistics noncommissioned officer-in-charge for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and an air transportation craftsman by trade, showed his younger brother Senior Airman Nick Braun, a 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, the ins and outs of one of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16s, which was here to perform during the Air Expo. As a logistics NCOIC; Sergeant Braun works behind the scenes, planning and organizing air transportation activities for the Thunderbirds, cargo and crew. His younger brother, Airman Braun, is part of a team that does very similar work here, but with C17s. The brothers enlisted in the Air Force 13 years apart and Airman Braun's journey in the military has mirrored his older brother's path. "The day my younger brother joined in 2008 was a week before the day I joined in July 1995," Sergeant Braun said. "We both went through the same basic training squadron. We both have the same career field and we both went to Charleston for our first duty assignment. We even worked in the same section within the 437 APS." Though they are 13 years apart in age, Sergeant Braun and his younger brother have much in common and are close friends. "We talk all the time, but hardly see each other because I'm always traveling with the Thunderbirds," Sergeant Braun said. "My brother was recently deployed and it's been tough for us to find time to spend together." Though his schedule was full preparing for the Air Expo, Sergeant Braun made time to support his younger brother during one of his recent hockey games, and Airman Braun stood next to his brother during the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds' performance. Airman Braun said the reason he joined the Air Force was because he wanted to be like his older brother. "When I saw my brother leave for basic training, that's when I knew I wanted to join," Airman Braun said. “When I got older and I saw him in uniform and I heard of the exciting places he had been, I wanted to do the same.” Sergeant Braun followed the footsteps of his uncle and joined the military. Being part of the greatest air force in the world is an honor, Sergeant Braun said. "Working with the Thunderbirds is a privilege," he said. "To represent the Air Force and people like my brother, it's a great experience." Perhaps one day Airman Braun will join the Thunderbirds and continue to follow his brother's footsteps, but for now each brother couldn't be more proud for one another. "I am definitely proud of my brother and his path in the Air Force," Sergeant Braun said. "He is getting ready to test for staff sergeant and I know he will do great." "I am proud to be his younger brother, friend and wingman," Airman Braun said.

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Senior Airman Nick Braun, a 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, shakes the hand of his older brother, Tech. Sgt. Ted Braun from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, April 7. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds were here to perform during the Charleston Air Expo 2011.

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sure I don't black out," said Mr. Deas. Finally, Capt. Kristin Hubbard, Thunderbird Eight and advance pilot and narrator discussed the flight and explained what the F-16 would do once they were airborne. "This is your flight and we will do the maneuvers you want and feel comfortable trying, including pushing G-force limits," Captain Hubbard told Mr. Deas. Out on the flight line, Mr. Deas climbed into the cockpit saying, "I don't think the magnitude of what I'm about to do has set in yet. I don't think it will until we take off." And with those parting words the canopy closed and off he went. During the one hour flight, Captain Hubbard and Mr. Deas reached more than nine Gs and speeds topping 600 mph. "This experience was awesome; we went to Savannah in under 10 minutes," Mr. Deas said. "During the nine Gs, it was really hard to breath with all the pressure on my chest." The flight included combat and vertical maneuvers, a bomb-drop reenactment as well as several loops and rolls. "This was an awesome experience, something I will never forget," said Mr. Deas. The Charleston Air Expo 2011 attracted more than 80,000 people to witness aerial military and civilian acts.

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attacks came, there was no waiting, it was go, go, go." This year marks the 70th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, and thanks to the Commemorative Air Force, spectators all around the country are able to get a small sense of what the men and women felt that day. "I'm amazed at what I've seen here. So much has changed in aircraft and facilities," Mr. Morris said. "I just feel proud to be here, and it's a pleasure to be honored the way I have been." Mr. Morris came to the Air Expo along with a number of family members, including his two sons. "He had a great time, we all had a great time," said Bucky Morris, one of Mr. Morris' sons. "The public reception for him was amazing. Both young and old alike saw his Pearl Harbor survivor hat and wanted to come up and shake his hand. It was a very moving day for him." His presence was just a reminder to all those who saw him that freedom is never free. Tora! Tora! Tora! keeps their spirits alive, lest we should forget what America's Greatest Generation did for our freedoms.

Eight Airmen, representing more than 200 Joint Base Charleston volunteers, accept the Volunteer of the Year award from the Lowcountry Food Bank April 13. The JB CHS volunteers helped move more than 500,000 pounds of food, equaling 200,000 meals, out of the Food Bank and into the local community during 2010. Volunteers did administration work and packed boxes and backpacks full of food for children. Back row: Senior Airman Brittney Kelly, 628th Logistic Readiness Squadron, Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin, 628th Force Support Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Michael Tate and Master Sgt. Michael Blair, both from the 437th Operation Support Squadron. Front row: Tech. Sgt. Shawn Delang, 373rd Training Squadron, Master Sgt. Donny Leydig, Career Assistance Advisor and Master Sgt. Troy Firzlaff and Tech. Sgt. Gregory Currey from the 437th Operations Support Squadron.

Joint Base Charleston honored as Volunteer of the Year By Master Sgt. Troy Firzlaff 437th Operations Support Squadron

Joint Base Charleston has been selected as the Volunteer of the Year by the Lowcountry Foodbank. In 2010, 221 JB CHS volunteers assisted the LCFB by working 1,076 man-hours, supporting more than 16 food bank events and preparing more than 500,000 pounds of food for the Lowcountry community. Some of the programs base volunteers supported were the Commodities Supplemental Food Program, which in partnership with the S.C. Department of Social Services, distributes USDA food commodities to Women, Infant and Children participants and the elderly living on food stamps. Volunteers also donated their time to BackPack Buddies, a program that donates backpacks filled with food to under-privileged children, providing them not only with hot, healthy meals,

but academic assistance as well. JB CHS also supported many food collection points including the annual Post Office food drive as well as traveling to a food collection event in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The LCFB serves the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina and distributes more than 17 million pounds of food each year to 200,000 families, children and elderly. They are a clearinghouse for donated food products that are distributed to a network of more than 350 member agencies including soup kitchens, homeless shelters and emergency food pantries. The LCFB is a member of Feeding America and is committed to educating the public about the problems of and solutions to domestic hunger as well as advocating on the behalf of the hungry in our community. If you would like to volunteer with the LCFB, contact Master Sgt. Troy Firzlaff at troy.firzlaff@us.af.mil or go to www.lowcountryfoodbank.org.

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Important for patients to keep DEERS up to date By Jeff Kelly Naval Health Clinic Charleston public affairs officer

On June 6th, ET1(SW/AW) Jason Lowman will fly to Oregon and then pedal 4,000 Miles back to Charleston in honor of the 4,000 people diagnosed with cancer EVERY DAY. Along with raising awareness for SC/National cancer organizations, we are aiming to raise over $100,000 for these cancer centers.

Spin Marathon May 21st 9am-6pm Everyone has been touched by cancer whether it is a family member, friend or co-worker. Join us for the 4,000 Miles of Hope kick-off event at Select Fitness in North Charleston and pedal 1 hour in honor of their fight with cancer. With your $25 registration, you will receive a T-shirt, lunch, goodie bag and a trial month-long membership to the gym along with an online fundraising page through active.com. Each participant must reach a fundraising minimum. The top 3 fundraisers will automatically win skydiving trips and other door prizes will be given away as well. Visit www.4000milesofhope.com for more information and to register. Only 140 spots are available! How far would you go to save a life?

Naval Health Clinic Charleston launches its Medical Home Port program, April 18. Medical Home Port is a new, Navywide approach to patient care that places the patient in the center of a team of caregivers. This move to a new model of healthcare places emphasis on the importance of TRICARE beneficiaries keeping their Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System information up to date. "It is important that we be able to communicate with our patients at all times, but especially when changes are being made to the way we provide care to our patients," said NHCC Senior Nurse Executive and Director for Health Services, Navy Capt. Regina Mercado. "Also, if you recently experienced a life changing event, such as the birth or adoption of a child, recent divorce or marriage, household relocation, military retirement or death in your immediate family, your TRICARE benefit coverage could be affected and it is important to update DEERS for that reason." You can register eligible new family members in DEERS at the nearest military personnel office or uniformed services identification card issuing office. To find an office near you, go to the Rapids Site Locator website, www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ owa/home. "Medical Home Port underscores NHCC's commitment to helping our patients and their families live happier and healthier lives," said Captain Mercado. "Our ability to fulfill that commitment is challenged when we do not have accurate contact information for each patient in the DEERS system. It is important that our patients help us meet all of their needs by keeping this information current." To register new family members in

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Air Force and Navy News Yokota, Misawa Air Base commanders lift stop-movement order RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The orders issued March 12 and 14 that stopped active duty Air Force permanent-change-of-station moves to Yokota and Misawa air bases has been lifted, and active duty members are being directed to meet their report no later than dates. However, command-sponsored family members are not yet authorized to accompany military members. The stop-movement order came as a result of significant damage and infrastructure problems caused by natural disasters last month. In the aftermath, incoming personnel were instructed to refrain from reporting to enable those already on the island to organize, recover and support local needs. The March Department of State authorization for family members to voluntarily depart Honshu, Japan, has not been lifted, so all dependent travel is suspended until that occurs, according to William Warner, the Air Force Personnel Center assignment programs and procedures branch chief. Uniformed Airmen who were enroute to Yokota AB or Misawa AB when the stopmovement order was issued will require an amendment to their orders to address their temporary duty status while waiting for a new report date, officials said. Airmen with orders who did not process out of their bases prior to the stop movement and who are authorized to travel accompanied by dependent family members, must also have their orders amended to reflect the change to dependent travel. Local military personnel sections have been provided guidance to enable them to prepare amendments and assist Airmen preparing to travel to Japan, the officials said. Local Airman and family readiness centers are standing by to provide information and assistance to family members who are affected by the stop movement and State Department orders.

Japan stop movement lifted for Navy's military personnel WASHINGTON – The Navy released NAVADMIN 123/11 April 8, announcing the movement of Navy military personnel to commands and activities in Japan is authorized, effective immediately. "America's Navy has been committed to supporting our longtime ally, as well as keeping the safety of our Sailors, civilians and families a top priority during this difficult time," explained Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson, chief of naval personnel. "We can now sustain the movement of our Sailors to units throughout Japan, but will continue to hold families from moving to certain areas until we can ensure they can be fully supported." The stop movement order will remain in effect for all military dependents whose

sponsors are under orders to report to commands or activities on Honshu Island, which includes bases in Atsugi, Misawa, Iwakuni and Yokosuka. For those family members with orders to areas outside Honshu, such as Sasebo and Okinawa, they may be authorized to accompany their Sailor with an updated dependent entry approval by the base commanding officer. For dependents of service members with orders to the island of Honshu (e.g. Atsugi, Misawa, and Yokosuka), the impact of this stop movement on allowances will be highly dependent on their individual circumstances. These families should read NAVADMIN 123/11 to learn what types of support they may be eligible for and should contact their local Personnel Support Detachment or Navy Personnel Command's Customer Service Center with questions based on their specific circumstances.

Changes to Air Force leave program take effect WASHINGTON – The changes to Air Force Instruction 36-3003 on Military Leave include revised rules for determining the first and last day of chargeable leave, emergency leave requests, permissive temporary duty and educational leave of absence, officials said here April 8. The leave rule for determining the first and last day of chargeable leave was changed to align Air Force procedures with Department of Defense guidance, according to Lt. Col. Jodi Riley, Air Force Military Pay, Entitlements and Allowances Policy chief in the directorate of force management policy. The colonel explained that if a member is starting leave or signing up for space-available travel on a non-duty day, then the member is on leave and that day will be chargeable as leave. If a member returns from leave on a non-duty day, that day will not be charged as leave. For example, if an Airman who works a typical Monday through Friday work week starts leave on Saturday, Saturday counts as the first day of leave, the colonel said. However, if the Airman starts leave during the work week and returns from leave on a Saturday, the last day of chargeable leave is Friday. In addition, if the Airman starts leave during the work week and returns from leave on a Sunday, the last day of chargeable leave is Saturday. If the Airman returns from leave on a Sunday or holiday, that day is not charged as leave. The change means the rules for determining the first and last day of chargeable leave have been reversed, Colonel Riley said, adding Airmen were previously charged leave for returning on a non-duty day and now they're charged leave for starting leave on a non-duty day instead. "There was nothing wrong with the way the Air Force implemented its leave policy," the colonel noted. "The change was made so

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

April 12, 1911 - Lt. Theodore Ellyson qualified as the first naval aviator.

April 10, 1963 - During diving tests, the submarine USS Thresher was lost with all hands (112 crew and 12 civilians) east of Cape Cod, Mass.

April 13, 1960 - The Navy's navigation satellite, Transit, was placed into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Fla.

April 11, 1970 Apollo 13, commanded by Navy Capt. James Lovell, Jr., blasted off on a mission to the moon. An explosion on board forced the spacecraft to circle the moon without landing.

April 14, 1988 - USS Samuel B. Roberts struck an Iranian mine off Qatar. April 15, 1918 - First Marine Aviation Force was formed at Marine Flying Field, Miami, Fla. April 16, 1947 - An Act of Congress gave Navy Nurse Corps members commissioned rank.

the Air Force is consistent with the DoD leave policy. There is no need to correct anyone's records because the prior guidance was not wrong." Because LeaveWeb is not configured to automatically differentiate between the last day of leave and the last chargeable day of leave, Airmen and supervisors will be responsible to input the correct chargeable days into the program based on an Airman's duty schedule. Air Force officials said Airmen and supervisors should carefully read Air Force Guidance Memorandum 2 to AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, paragraphs (i) through (m), before finalizing leave requests under the revised guidelines. Other leave policy changes are: -- Expanding the conditions under which a member may request emergency leave, to include when the member or someone in the member's or spouse's immediate family is admitted into an intensive care unit in critical condition due to a major illness or accident -- Clarification of ordinary leave start and end dates when leave is taken in conjunction with permissive temporary duty as well as clarification of circumstances under which commanders may authorize permissive TDY in conjunction with an adoption -- Members granted an educational leave of absence will now be charged leave for scheduled school breaks and extended holiday periods unless they return to duty with their units of assignment during the break. Airmen and supervisors with questions about changes in the leave policy may contact their servicing military personnel section or the total force service center at 800525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.

NPC website receives new look MILLINGTON, Tenn. – The current Navy Personnel Command website, www.npc.navy.mil, received a new but familiar look as it moved to a new server hosted by Defense Information Systems Agency, April 11. "The migration to a server hosted by DISA complies with a Navy-wide mandate to consolidate all public websites," said Lt. Cmdr. Delmy Robinson, NPC Strategic Communications officer. "The number one thing visitors are advised to do is to refresh their bookmarks and 'favorites' as they might have changed due to modifications in the navigation layout." The revision came about as the Navy merges its portals per directives NAVADMIN 145/07 and 061/08. The NPC website contains more than 6,000 pages which registers nearly one million visits per month. "The new system offers a better web experience with a simplified layout, improved search engine capabilities and the same Sailor-relevant content," said Commander Robinson. "Regular users of the NPC website will not experience any major changes. Organizations will experience improved content management features, faster access time, and common access card

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login for Web authors, eliminating password requirement. Automatic page expiration forces Web authors to conduct timely updates to improve Web content currency and reliability. "The NPC Website is second most visited Navy site. More than 85 percent of the Navy's Web content can be found only here, it is imperative that Sailors and their families have non-interrupted, user-friendly access. Our ultimate objective is to provide Sailors and their families with current and reliable web content, so they can make informed career and life decisions," said Robinson. For more information about web-author requirements and additional features to the NPC website, read the frequently asked questions located at the NPC homepage, or call NPC customer service center at 1-866U-ASK-NPC, (1-866-827-5672) or e-mail at CSCMailbox@navy.mil.

Command Fitness Leader course updated NORFOLK – The Navy announced improvements to the five-day Command Fitness Leader certification course as well as new resources available to support the physical readiness program in NAVADMIN 118/11 released April 7. The Center for Personal and Professional Development, in collaboration with the Navy's Physical Readiness program office (OPNAV N135F), and Commander Navy Installations Command, completed a comprehensive revision of the course in order to meet Navy education and training requirements for a certified Navy curriculum. "CPPD was pleased to be able to work closely with our partners in delivering this update to our fitness leaders," said Capt. Chuck Hollingsworth, CPPD commanding officer. "Keeping Sailors fit and operationally ready is one of our goals, and I believe these changes will enable the CFLs to increase Sailor readiness." An official course identification number has been issued (CIN S-562-0612), and upon successful course completion qualifications will be documented in the member's electronic service record. Effective May 1, course registration quotas must be requested through the Catalog of Navy Training Courses, and the complete application package, including all required supporting documentation, must be submitted via e-mail to cfl_training@navy.mil. Once eligibility has been confirmed, the requesting command will receive confirmation via e-mail. Step-by-step instructions for registration can be found at WWW.NPC.Navy.mil/Commandsupport/Ph ysicalReadiness/. A new CNIC Physical Fitness website at www.navyfitness.org provides members with an assortment of fitness, nutrition, and Navy sports program information. It also includes deployed forces support such as mobile applications that Sailors can download and use while exercising. The new site also hosts Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series program resources.

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Base, Calif., launched the last Minuteman II in Phase I operational tests.

April 10, 1975 - The B-1 Lancer aircraft attained supersonic flight speed for the first time.

April 14, 1966 - The C-141A's first airdrops from an altitude below 1,200 feet were made at Fort Bragg, N.C. The aircraft made "jeep size" drops from 700 feet.

April 11, 1970 - U. S. Air Force Southern Command personnel and aircraft began operations to assist thousands of flood victims in Costa Rica and Panama. April 12, 1988 - The first F-16C/D Fighting Falcon was delivered to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. April 13, 1972 - Vandenberg Air Force

April 15, 1972 - The last F-100 Super Sabre left the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. April 16, 1973 - U.S. Air Force B-52s resumed bombing against North Vietnamese positions in Laos following reports that communist forces overran a town in the Plaine des Jarres.

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Nearly 80,000 people came out to the Charleston Air Expo 2011 April 9, 2011, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Performances included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command parachute demo, the Black Daggers, Tora! Tora! Tora! as well as other aerial acts and static displays.

U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech Sgt. Chrissy Best

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An F-15E Strike Eagle, P-51D Mustang and A-10 Thunderbolt II fly in formation during the Charleston Air Expo 2011. The three aircraft represented more than 60 years of U.S. military air superiority. U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an aerial maneuver during the Charleston Air Expo 2011. The Thunderbirds demonstrated their precision flying for nearly 80,000 people during the Expo.

The Black Daggers, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III with the U.S. flag above nearly 80,000 spectators during the opening of the Charleston Air Expo 2011.

U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

Anthony Alessandrini holds a model F-16 Thunderbird while the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform for military members and their families April 8, 2011, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. as part of Charleston Air Expo 2011. The Thunderbirds performed for nearly 80,000 people April 9 when the event was open to the public. Anthony is the four-year-old son of Tech. Sgt. James Alessandrini, a Raven with the 628th Security Forces Squadron.

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AROUND Obama: Military family support a 'National Priority’ WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama made caring for military families a national priority, calling to action his entire administration and communities across the United States on their behalf, April 12. "The strength and the readiness of America's military depend on the strength and readiness of our military families," the president said. "This is a matter of national security. It's not just the right thing to do. It also makes this country strong." President Obama made the remarks at the White House accompanied by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and other senior officials as he announced a national initiative aimed at increasing support for the families of American service members. The initiative will focus on employment, education and wellness and aims to raise awareness about the sacrifices and needs of military families. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will this week launch a national tour as part of the initiative. The president praised the efforts of today's military, but added that no troop serves alone. "Behind every American in uniform stands a wife, a husband, a mom, a dad, a son or a daughter, a sister or brother," he said. "These families, these remarkable families are the force behind the force. They, too, are the reason we've got the finest military in the world." In President Obama's travels to military installations since taking office, he said, one theme recurs in his conversations with service members. "There's one thing they request more than anything else: Take care of my family. Take care of my family. Because when our troops are worried about their families back home, it's harder for them to focus on the mission overseas," the president said. President Obama cited his recent directive to establish a coordinated federal approach to support military families. Released in January, the report detailed nearly 50 commitments from Cabinet agencies to reform, strengthen, or better coordinate the federal government's efforts. The efforts range from protecting families from financial scams, to improving education for military children and spous-

es, to helping end homelessness among veterans. "As commander in chief, I'm not going to be satisfied until we meet these commitments," President Obama said. "Across this administration, we're going to keep doing everything in our power to give our military families the support and the respect that they deserve." But, the president said, national support for military families cannot be solely a government function. Support needs to be at the community level. "Our military and our military families can't be the only ones bearing the burden of our security," he said. "The United States of America is strongest - and as Americans, we are at our best - when we remember our obligations to each other; when we remember that the price of freedom cannot simply be paid by a select few, when we embrace our responsibilities to each other, especially those who serve and sacrifice in our name."

U.S. military remains ready to help Japan WASHINGTON – The U.S. military remains ready to help Japan, even as it has repositioned many assets since a 9.0 magnitude earthquake marked a chain of disasters there one month ago, military officials said. Numerous aftershocks have rocked northeast Japan since the March 11 earthquake, including a 6.6 magnitude aftershock reported April 11 and a 7.1 magnitude quake reported April 8. The U.S. military has not been called to help with the most-recent aftershocks, but continues to give support and remains positioned to respond to requests by the Japanese government, Pentagon spokesman Marine Corps Col. Dave Lapan told reporters today. “We continue to provide some measure of assistance to Japan, but certainly not at the level it was at a few weeks ago,” Colonel Lapan said. The military sent some 20,000 troops, 140 aircraft and at least 20 ships in support of Operation Tomodachi since March 11, according to military officials. While no U.S. ships are directly supporting Operation Tomodachi today, several are forward deployed to Japan as part of their regular operations, officials said. About 50,000 U.S. troops are based in Japan. “U.S. forces remain committed to the

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government and people of Japan and are positioned for sustained support,” Department of Defense public affairs officer Navy Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde said. “U.S. military forces throughout Japan maintain the capability to provide rapid response.” The repositioning of U.S. military assets “is an indicator of the tremendous progress the Japanese government and the Japan Self-Defense Forces have made on the ground in dealing with this catastrophe,” she said. The initial earthquake was followed by a tsunami and a partial meltdown of some of Japan’s nuclear reactors, as well as multiple aftershocks in the past four weeks. The U.S. military responded to Japan immediately, with assistance to Japanese forces, as well as more than 2 million gallons of water, 189 tons of food, 11,960 gallons of fuel and 100 tons of relief supplies, officials said.

Fisher House helps service member’s children WASHINGTON – Military children of service members who died or who were seriously disabled in the line of duty might be eligible for a college education through the Fisher House Foundation. Foundation chairman Kenneth Fisher says the Heroes’ Legacy scholarships can be used by students to attend school in the fall. The application process is under way and open to the children of all branches of the military. “We want to help these very special children go to school,” Mr. Fisher said. “It’s just one small way that we say thank you.” The program is for children whose parent died while on active duty, following Sept. 11, 2001. And, children whose parent became disabled while serving might be eligible, depending on qualifications for the Heroes’ Legacy scholarship, at http://militaryscholar.org/index.html. In general, the scholarships will cover tuition, books, lab fees, and room and board to accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions of higher learning, according to the website. The Heroes’ Legacy scholarship grants are principally underwritten by the author's after-tax proceeds from the book, "Of Thee I Sing. A Letter to My Daughters," written by President Barack Obama. The amount awarded each year will depend on the

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amount of royalties and other donations. Fisher Foundation offers two additional scholarships: Scholarships for Military Children and Scholarships for Military Spouses. The nonprofit Fisher House Foundation has helped military families since 1990. As the foundation grew, so did its programs, with the scholarship its latest effort. It was Mr. Fisher’s uncle, Zachary Fisher, who has since passed on, who founded Fisher House. Zachary Fisher wasn’t able to serve in the military because of an injury, but began the Fisher House project when he saw how expensive transportation and housing costs prevented military families from joining their ill or injured service members where they were hospitalized. Zachary and his wife, Elizabeth, built the “homes away from home” at military medical centers where families stay free of charge during the service member’s hospital treatment, Kenneth Fisher said. ”This was Zach’s way of serving,” Mr. Fisher said. “Zach believed the military was our greatest national treasure.” The first Fisher House opened June 24, 1991, at the National Naval Medical center in Bethesda, Md. The second opened at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington a month later, and the Air Force got its first Fisher House afterward at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio. Mr. Fisher said he will continue to build Fisher Houses as the need exists. One such need had existed at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Del. There was no place for families to stay to witness the final coming home of their deceased service members. “In six months we mobilized and built a house for families of the fallen,” Fisher said, “which in many ways is probably our most-important house. Right next door we built a little family spiritual center so families can worship and pray in their own way.” The Fisher House for Families of the Fallen at Dover Air Force Base was officially dedicated Nov. 10 2010, the day before Veterans Day.

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Events Friday ❏ Budget your way to financial freedom: Learn how something as simple as budgeting can help you become organized financially and accomplish your financial goals, April 15 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Briefing will be held at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register. Tuesday ❏ Transition Assistance Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease, April 19 to 22. The first three days are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the fourth day is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 963-4406 to sign up today. ❏ Toastmasters: If you are looking to increase your communication skills, the new Toastmasters Club of Joint Base Charleston can help. A demonstration meeting is being held April 19 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Education Center auditorium. The meeting and club membership is open to all personnel who have access to the base. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Kloeppel at kevin.kloeppel@us.af.mil or 963-4182. Wednesday ❏ Spouse orientation to Joint Base Charleston: Along with attending Quick Start with their sponsor, spouses are invited to this orientation, April 20 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Briefing is at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register. April 26 ❏ Heart Link: Are you a military spouse? Join us and learn about the AIr Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, benefits and services while making new friends, April 26 from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Childcare issues will be addressed at time of registration. Call 963-4406. April 26 ❏ The Career Status Bonus/REDUX: Learn whether or not the CSB/REDUX is the best retirement choice before you make a decision you may regret. Briefing April 28 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. at the AFRC. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

Special Announcements ❏ Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408. ❏ Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out. Workshops meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007. ❏ Sleep habits: On average we spend one third of our lives asleep. Shouldn't you know more about it? Learn effective sleep habits and how to get your best zzzzz's. Workshop meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the HAWC classroom and is open to everyone. Call 963-4007.

Education and Training ❏ Records management training: Records management training is scheduled the last Tuesday of every month in the conference room of the 2nd floor in Bldg. 302 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Members can sign up on the Enterprise Information Management website. For any questions or concerns, contact Airman 1st Class Francisco Bastian or Airman 1st Class Miguel Batista at 963-8270.

Meetings and Registrations ❏ Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like, or regret how you

NEWS BRIEFS act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. The workshop is divided into four, 90 minute sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972. ❏ Palace Chase, Palace Front briefings: The in-service recruiter, Master Sgt. Robert Denehy, will be conducting Palace Chase and Palace Front briefings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in Bldg. 503, Room 201. Air Force Instruction 36-3205 mandates eligible Airmen who are separating to be informed about the benefits and opportunities available to them within the Reserve, such as cross training, continued service, retirement, education, medical insurance and promotion. For more information, contact Sergeant Denehy at 963-4499.

Updates and Closures ❏ NAF HRO satellite office: The NAF Human Resource Office has a satellite office available on Joint Base Charleston in Bldg. 322, Room 222. The office is open Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon on an appointment basis. The commercial phone number is 963-7068. This is part of an effort to reach all potential customers, since the main Human Resource Office has moved to the Naval Weapons Station, Bldg. 725, next to the Fitness Center. The commercial phone numbers at the Naval Weapons Station are 764-7065 or 7647068. Most transactions, including job searches and applications, can be done on www.NAFjobs.org then selecting the Charleston from the drop-down box. Call the main HRO for more information. ❏ Trespassing notice: The small arms firing range is located off Arthur Drive on Range Road near the munitions operations area and explosive ordnance disposal building. Do not trespass into the surface danger zones; they are identified by posted warning signs. Trespassing is not only illegal; it is dangerous because of gunfire. Personnel requesting entry into firing range impact zones must contact the security forces combat arms noncommissioned officer in charge at 963-1121 or via e-mail at 437sfs.catm@charleston.af.mil. ❏ Airman's Attic in need of donations: The Airman's Attic needs household items, children's clothing to size eight, appliances, food and furniture. If anyone has items that have been gently used, consider donating them to the attic. Donations can be dropped off at Bldg. 500, Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Betsy Crump at 963-4411. ❏ North Auxiliary Air Field hunting permits: Hunting permits for the recreational hunting program at North Auxiliary Air Field can now be purchased at the Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Resources Office. The Environmental Official is located in Bldg. 247 on the first floor. The hunting program is open to active-duty, Reserve and retired military, as well as Department of Defense civilian employees. Permits can only be issued to hunters who have a valid South Carolina hunting license and big game permit. The fee for a hunting permit for NAAF is $20. For more information, call the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at 963-4020. ❏ Online legal assistance: The Air Force Legal Assistance website can be viewed at www.aflegalasssitance.com. Airmen, their families and retirees have access to this website to complete worksheets for wills, advance medical directives and powers of attorney. The 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office provides notary services from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on normal duty days. In addition, the office provides attorney consultation on a walk-in basis Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. for active-duty members in uniform, and 1 to 3 p.m. for all others.

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Events Tuesday ❏ Career Connection: If you're transitioning from the military or your spouse is seeking employment check out the Career Connection workshops offered at FFSC, Bldg. 755. Basic Resume Writing is April 19, from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 843-764-7480 to register. Wednesday ❏ Understanding your Credit Report: Join us April 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. at FFSC, Bldg. 755 for an informational class on understanding your credit report. Learn about items that show up on your credit report, how your credit score is calculated and how to fix errors. Call 764-7480 for more information or to register for this class. April 25 ❏ Command financial specialist training: If you are an E-6 or O-1 or above, an Ombudsman, Key Spouse or Command Career Counselor, join us for this specialized training that provides the tools to assist military members and their families with basic financial issues. The class is four days long at the FFSC, Bldg. 755, April 25 to 28 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register by calling 7647480. May 3 ❏ Career Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment or are you looking to change your career? Check out the Career Connection workshops offered at FFSC, Bldg. 755. Job Search Strategies is May 3, from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 764-7480 to register. May 10 ❏ Educational & Scholarship Opportunities: Frustrated filling out the college financial applications? Searching for scholarships? Come for an informative workshop on colleges, scholarships/grants available for military spouses, and how to complete your Financial Aid application for college. Get the scoop May 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at FFSC, Bldg. 755 from college representative experts. For more information, call FFSC at 764-7480.

Special Announcements ❏ Personal Financial Management: Are you bit intimidated by looking at your credit report and need help trying to decipher this elusive and lengthy (but extremely important) document. Let your FFSC certified financial specialists assist you in accessing and explaining your credit report to you. We can provide the tools and information to improve your score and make the right decisions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at 764-7480. ❏ 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.? Many people are unaware of the impact debt can have on not just your financial life, but your whole life. Call our personal financial manager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480. ❏ Women's personal training offered: The Weapons Station fitness program is offering women's small group personal training free of charge at Sam's Gym. The service is offered Monday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., and focuses on muscular strength, endurance and increased functionality of gross body movements. This program is offered to all fitness levels, so bring some water and a positive attitude and be ready to work. Call 764-4173 for more information. ❏ Developing your spending plan: Let a financial education specialist at the FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provide you the tools and resources needed to develop a financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC 764-7480 for more information.

Updates and Notices ❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our preschool program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in

interaction. Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 764-7900. ❏ NSA Library is a computer "Hotspot:" The Naval Support Activity Library is a computer "hotspot" for wireless-ready laptop work and surfing the web from a patron's personal computer. Some service providers charge for this convenience; it's free at the Library. Just show up with your wireless-ready laptop, equipped with a network card, find yourself a seat anywhere in the building, and go to work. ❏ MWR's Recycling Department calling for all metal: Containers for empty aluminum cans are located throughout the Naval Support Activity. Aluminum cans are the mainstay of the recycling program; however, all types of metal are accepted. If you have heavy metal products that need to be picked up, call the Recycling Department at 743-0510. Remember, all recycling proceeds go towards enhancing your Morale, Welfare, Recreation facilities and programs. ❏ DVD drop: Do you have DVDs you have viewed that are just setting around gathering dust? Why not donate them to the library so others can enjoy them. Drop them by the library or use the after- hours book drop box. ❏ Become a Family Child Care Provider: Do you like children? Need extra cash? The Family Child Care program offers you a chance to provide childcare in your home. The options available to Family Child Care providers are numerous and include: • Before/after school care • Part-time/drop-in care • Full-time care for infants, toddlers or preschool ages • Evening and weekend care As an FCC provider, you determine your fees and hours. Although the Navy determines the maximum childcare ratios, you can choose and interview families that have children fitting the hours and ages you are looking for. If interested or for more information, please call 764-7347. ❏ Parents ... need a night out? The Child Development Homes program has certified providers available for Friday night child care. Call the CDH office for a list of available providers at 764-7347. ❏ Resale vehicle lot: Selling a car, truck, camper, boat or motorcycle? MWR's "Hot Deals on Wheels" used vehicle lot offers the only authorized place to display vehicles for sale on Naval Support Activity. The lot is located near Red Bank Road in the New Wave Pool parking lot. The cost is $8 per week for military and immediate family and $10 per week forretirees and DoD civilians. Reservations and payment are accepted at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Call 764-2120. ❏ "Early Bird" drop-off service: The Auto Skills Center, located on Fletcher Street, offers "Early Bird" drop-off service for your convenience. Vehicles in need of service can be dropped off prior to our normal operating hours using the key drop-box, located outside the facility. Patrons can simply fill out the provided envelope with an explanation of the mechanic services needed, place the vehicle keys in the envelope, and drop them in the box. Then all you have to do is call the Auto Skills Center during their normal operating hours to receive an estimate or to provide any additional information concerning the work needed. At the end of your busy workday, stop by and pick up your serviced vehicle and "off you go!"

Meetings and Registrations ❏ Join the Redbank Plantation Golf Association: The Redbank Plantation Golf Association invites you to become a member at a cost of only $20 per year. Benefits of the Golf Association membership include: USGA Handicap, participation in monthly tournaments, participation in Association Club Championship and participation in the Association Blitz. Membership is open to all military and civilian golf patrons. Membership applications are available in the golf course club house. Applications and payment may be placed in the silver locked box near the Pro Shop. For more information contact Tournament Chairman Tina Bohannon at tinab@sc.rr.com or call the Pro Shop at 7647802.

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Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Tuesday ❏ Easter Egg Hunt: Join the Base Library, April 19 at 10 a.m. for an Easter story hour and Easter Egg Hunt. Registration is required. For more information or to register call 963-3320. April 23 ❏ Month of the Military Child Festival: Come and enjoy the fun at the Air Base Youth Center celebrating the Month of the Military Child, April 23. The day begins at 9 a.m. with the Children's deployment line. At 12:30 p.m. there will be an Easter Egg hunt for ages 1-12 and at 1 p.m. there will be free games, food and prizes for all ages. April 29 ❏ Teen Night: The library will open its doors April 29 for teens only. Teens are invited for a night of food, games, and fun! Join us at the JB CHS - Air Base Library-from 6-10 p.m. For more information or to register call 963-3320. Ongoing ❏ Summer swim lessons: Summer swim lessons registration is now ongoing at 9 a.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 647. All classes will be at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool. The cost is $35 per participant. Summer 2011 Learn-to-Swim class schedule is as follows: · Session I June 7 - 17 · Session II June 28 - July 8 · Session III July 19 - 29 · The 45 minute lessons will be held during each session from 9 to 9:45 a.m., 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 6 to 6:45 p.m. · The Parent & Infant (Mom & Tots) class will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. during Session III, July 19 to 29. ❏ Summer Camp Registration: Registration for Summer Camp continues through May 20, 2011. All active duty, DoD civilians and activated Reservist dependent's are welcome. Children ages five years old and attending kindergarten and children up to 12 years old are eligible. Only complete packages will be accepted and must be turned in one week prior to the session start date. Packages will be accepted Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer Camp runs from May 30 to August 19. Contact Youth Programs at 963-5684 for more details. ❏ 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 Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6:00 p.m. ❏ Homeschooler's fitness time: Meet and enjoy recreation time with other home-schoolers every Mon., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Youth Center Bldg. 1993. ❏ Free family craft nights: Join your favorite Arts and Crafts staff every month for a free hour of family fun and creativity. Each month we'll feature a new take-home craft everyone can help make or build. Family craft nights are held Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dates for upcoming sessions Mar. 11 and Apr. 6. Call 963-4936 for more details. ❏ Daycare story & craft hour: Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. on Joint Base Charleston Air Base, where we will be reading the same stories and doing the same crafts as the regular story time on Tuesdays, just on a different day. Due to limited seating re-registration is required by the

Monday before day care story hour. Call 963-3320 to sign up. ❏ 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. Come join us to have fun, experience new activities and meet new friends. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-3635230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information.

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station ❏ Go to the extreme with Xtreme bowling: Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show with glow-in-thedark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person. Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Family Night features country music, oldies and rock 'n' roll (you can even bring your own favorite CD's). ❏ 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. ❏ 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 $25 to groups of less than 40 people. Simply call for show time availability, choose a movie from our huge library, and get ready to enjoy a unique party experience at a price that can't be beat. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey at 764-4107 for reservation information.

Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ True Grit: April 15, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Season of the Witch: April 16, 5 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ True Grit: April 16, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Season of the Witch: April 17, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Black Swan: April 21, 7:30 p.m., Rated R

Movie Schedule: Air Base Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. ❏ Hall Pass: April 15, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ The Adjustment Bureau: April 16, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13

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Staying competitive in today’s Navy By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Sailors on Joint Base CharlestonWeapons Station are quickly learning that in order to stay competitive in today's Navy, a more pro-active approach is needed to secure their naval careers. With record-high reenlistments and historically low attrition rates Navy-wide, leadership is stressing the importance of maintaining documented performance and becoming a more well-rounded Sailor in order to stand out among peers. "It is a well-known fact that staying competitive in today's Navy is more difficult now than at any other time," said Naval Support Activity Command Master Chief Billy Cady. "With the human element basically taken out of the equation under Perform to Serve, sustained superior performance has never been more important. "A Sailor who is actively involved with the command, excels in significant collateral duty roles, participates in the community, progresses their education, strives for

the most challenging assignments and continuously works to improve their job performance will stand out above his or her peers," he continued. "Sailors that are diverse in their abilities and perform well under adversity are the individuals who stand out. They are the individuals who are receiving the recognition they deserve and usually progress through the ranks and get approved by PTS to re-enlist." Equally important to high performance and being a well-rounded individual is ensuring that all records are accurate and up-to-date. "Staying in tune with your electronic service record is very important," said Machinist's Mate Chief Shawn Sorensen, NSA command career counselor. "Make sure all your evaluations, awards and other essential information is making it into your record and you are keeping an extra copy of it for the 'just in case' purposes. "There is not any one particular 'checkin-the-box' that can make a Sailor more competitive. It is a combination of a Sailor's career history, types of duty, collateral duties and their job performance.

There are so many different areas that can make a Sailor competitive, it is all about how they go about maintaining the information," he said. Career Development Boards, given by an individual's command, may help Sailors stay competitive by helping them determine where they are in their career, how to improve and what they want to achieve before separating or retiring from the military. "By identifying potential areas for improvement, a CDB can develop a game plan to help accomplish those goals and stay competitive," said Electronics Technician 1st Class Brad Tracy, NSA command career counselor. "It is important for each Sailor to have a CDB. It not only lets command leadership know what a Sailor would like to see happen, but helps the Sailor recognize what tools or guidance they may need as well." Gone are the days when Sailors could get by with marginally satisfactory performances and then re-enlist. The mandatory PTS quotas, which in the past only affected first-term Sailors, now affect

Sailors up to their 14-year mark, making staying in the Navy more challenging. "Doing the best you can within your job has never been more important," said MMC Sorensen. "Become the subject matter expert who is routinely sought out by leadership because you lead the pack and pave the path for others to follow. Ultimately, that is how you are going to stand out." "Take control of your career," said ET1 Tracy. "Whether it is checking your service record online, submitting your PTS application on time or requesting a CDB to check on your own development, each and every Sailor has to be the one in the driver's seat. Leadership is going to help Sailors get where they need to be by giving them the direction they need, but ultimately a Sailor's career is their own responsibility." There are many tools that will help a Sailor be more active in their career. At the Bureau of Personnel website at https://www.bol.navy.mil, Sailors can check their career history, look at current or future orders, physical fitness assessment scores and much more.

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic employees share musical gift By Alex Jackson SSC Atlantic Public Affairs From miles away, melodic drones can be heard coming closer, grabbing your attention and signifying an important event. That's the sound of the legendary bagpipes. These instruments are often paraded through the streets during New Year's celebrations and other grand affairs. Dating back to the 15th century, bagpipes were created as a war instrument to warn soldiers when the enemy was near. The unmistakable sounds of the pipes are often accompanied with drums during ceremonial events including graduations and funerals. A few employees of SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic are members of an elite group performing this special music. John Guerry and John Weed, both of Netcentric Engineering and Integration, and Tim French of the Integrated Logistics Support competency, play the pipes and drums for special occasions including 9/11 observances and retirement ceremonies at SSC Atlantic in Charleston. Mr. Guerry, an electronics engineer, plays the snare drum for the group. "I've been playing drums for about 18 years," said Mr. Guerry. He picked up his first set of drumsticks as a member of a concert band and has also been part of various marching bands including The Citadel Pipes and Drums Band as a cadet in the Military College of South Carolina. "I enjoyed Scottish drumming and have been playing ever since," he said. Mr. French, the outbound shipping supervisor, has been playing the bagpipes since high school. Being of Scottish descent, Mr. French grew up listening to Scottish music. His parents wanted him to become well-rounded so in addition to playing sports, he learned how to play the bagpipes. He had the opportunity to master his skills under the instruction of the former Pipe Sergeant of the Air Force Pipe Band, Donald Lindsey. Mr. French is a graduate of the Citadel and played in the pipes band too. Mr. Weed is a native Charlestonian and remembers going to the Citadel football games as a child. "It was the biggest football team in town and my dad would take my brothers and me to the games," said Mr. Weed, chief architect for Coast Guard Deep Water Platforms C4ISR.

He was fascinated with the bagpipes when he heard them being played at the games. Ever since, Mr. Weed knew he loved the instrument and hoped someday he would have a chance to play the bagpipes. His dream became a reality

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From left, John Guerry plays the snare drum while Tim French and John Weed play the bagpipes. The three SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic employees are also part of Charleston's Scottish Marching Band associated with the Charleston Police department. The 45-member group is made up of police officers and volunteers who perform in many events along the eastern shores of the United States and Canada.

nearly five years ago when he was introduced to the Charleston Police Pipes and Drums band. Bagpipes, also known as aerophones, require a constant supply of air to produce a sound. By blowing air through the blowpipe into the reservoir, the piper can squeeze the reservoir under his arm which produces the sound of the instrument. "Since the drones play the same note all the time," Mr. Weed said, "musicians add embellishments to the songs by playing the melody on a pipe called the chanter." The chanter is bored with holes which produces different notes when certain holes are covered. Pipers learn similar finger dexterity as those who play the flute or piccolo. The SSC Atlantic bagpipes band trio is part of Charleston's Scottish marching band associated with the Charleston Police Department. The 45-member group is made up of police officers and volunteers who perform in many events along the eastern shores of the United States and Canada. The band has been in existence for nearly 15 years and is a member of Southern Branch of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association. The band's musical repertoire includes jigs, reels and dance tunes. "My favorite music to play on the bagpipes is marches and hymns," Mr. Weed said. "There is something special about marching on the field with other pipers and drummers. It really makes you feel like you're going to mini war," Mr. Weed added. In addition to performing in parades and other community events such as the Highland Games, the band has won numerous awards in competitions around the country. The Charleston band has won championships for the Southern Branch of the EUSPBA for the past two years. Even though playing pipes and drums requires a lot of dedication, the band members enjoy spending time with each other. Mr. Guerry said he enjoys the camaraderie of being with the band mates. As lead drummer, Mr. Guerry arranges and composes all the drum scores for the band. "I get to put my own creativity into it," Mr. Guerry said. The passion for bagpipe music is growing and people are continuing to write music for the instrument. Mr. French is passing on his love for Scottish music to the next generation and his two oldest sons are pipers and graduates of the Citadel, while his youngest son is a pipe band snare drummer, he said.

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Placing a maintenance work order for family housing just became easier and more user-friendly for residents at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Balfour Beatty Communities announced it has launched a new web-based work order system on their website, nwscharlestonhomes.com, where residents can now report and track the status of their maintenance work orders from their home as well as view community bulletin board announcements. "We were hearing from our residents that they wanted

to see where their work order was in the system, so we reviewed a number of applications that would be the best fit for our residents," said Patti Stanley, community manager for Balfour Beatty. "We believe that this new app will increase customer satisfaction and they'll know that we are listening." To utilize the new application, residents must first obtain a registration code from Balfour Beatty's Community management office by calling 797-5631, and then they must create a user account. To set up an account, residents should go to the website, nwscharlestonhomes.

com, click the "Submit a Service Request" link under "Valuable Links" on the website and enter their personal information. In addition to the added features of the new application, once registered, residents will receive email notification of completed maintenance work orders as a follow-up to ensure the service was satisfactory. "We're always looking for ways to keep resident satisfaction high and we are hoping that this is just one more step towards that goal," said Ms. Stanley.

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Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. Family Practice Medical Clinic: Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fitness and Sports Center: Monday–Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Saturday–Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outdoor Recreation: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppette: Monday—Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Base Veterinarian: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Doors open for disabled patrons 30 minutes early. Health and Wellness Center: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provides nutritional counseling, tobacco cessation, Bod Pod testing, blood pressure screening, wellness information, jogging strollers, massage, relaxation room

Base Exchange/Mall: • Main store: Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Burger King: Mondays - Saturdays: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Charley’s Grilled Subs: Mondays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Anthony’s Pizza: Mondays - Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Barber Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Beauty Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • GNC: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Laundry/Dry Cleaners: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Stripes – alterations shop: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays: Closed Chapel: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Catholic Services - Weekday Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday & Friday. / Saturday Reconciliation: 4:15 p.m. / Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. / Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m. • Protestant Services - Inspirational Gospel: 8 a.m. Sunday / Traditional Worship (with Children’s Church): 11 a.m. Sunday • Bible Study - Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Tuesday / Alpha Course: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chapel Annex. Dinner prior at 6 p.m. / Truth Seekers BS: 7 p.m. Thursday, Home of Dex & Patriece For information on other faith groups, call the Base Chapel.

Frequently Called Numbers • Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 • Medical Appointment Line: 963-6880 Saturday—Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The commissary doors open for disabled patrons at 9 a.m. Chapel: Monday—Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Sunday Catholic Mass: 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. • Sunday Protestant Services: 10 a.m. • Catholic Weekday Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday

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Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for individual show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Base Exchange: • Main store: Monday –Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Barber Shop: Monday—Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sunday: Closed • Mini Mart: Monday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Uniform Center: Monday—Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Saturday—Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. /

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• Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 • American Red Cross: 764-2323 • Bachelor Housing: 764-7646 • Chaplain’s Office: 764-7222/7912 • Commissary: 764-2020 • Military and Family Readiness Center: 764-7480 • Morale, Welfare and Recreation: 764-7601 • Navy College: 764-4493 • Navy Exchange: 764-7042 • Navy Marine Corps Relief Society: 764-7662 • Pass & Badge Office (Auto Registration): 764-4231 • Personal Support Detachment: 764-7431/7432 Health Clinic: Information Central Appointments Public Affairs Officer Red Cross TRICARE Information Pharmacy

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• American Red Cross: 764-2323 • Base Chapel: 963-2536 • Military Family Housing: 963-3859/ 963-3858 • Inns of Charleston: 963-3806 • Golf Course: 963-1833 • Health and Wellness Center: 963-4007 • Unaccompanied Housing: 963-3859 • Commissary: 963-5695 • Military and Family Readiness Center: 963-4406 • Education Office: 963-4575 • Base Exchange: 552-5000 • Visitor’s Center: 963-5729 • Military Personnel - ID Cards, Separations, Awards & Decorations, etc.: 963-0677

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Air Base • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • 628th Force Support Squadron - MWR, Readiness, Fitness, Jobs, Lodging, Dining, Recreation, Education, Veterinary Clinic: www.jbcharleston.com • CAC and I.D. card appointments: http://appointments.cac. navy.mil Medical Support • Base Clinic: www.charleston.af.mil – Search “628th Medical Operations Squadron” for clinic factsheets • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • Automated Housing Referral Network: www.ahrn.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: www.move.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • On-Base Housing: www.nwscharlestonhomes.com • Morale, Welfare and Recreation: www.jbcharleston.com • Naval Nuclear Power Training Command: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston • Navy Region Southeast: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston • CAC and I.D. card appointments: http://appointments.cac. navy.mil Navy Medical Support, Charleston • Naval Health Clinic Charleston: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil • Charleston Naval Pharmacies: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil/pharmacy • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: www.smartwebmove.navsup.navy.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse • Navy College Program: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston

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14 AS Pelicans participate in 2011 Cooper River Bridge Run Members of the 437th Airlift Wing's 14th Airlift Squadron and their spouses participate in the 2011 Cooper River Bridge Run, April 2. The 14 AS "Pelicans" were among the near 40,000 participants from around the Charleston area and nation that came to enjoy the run and weekend festivities. Pictured are: Capt. Brock Schnute, Capt. Nick Altenburg and his wife Corrie, Capt. Andrew Vega and his wife Sarah, Capt. Erica McCaslin and her husband Brandon, Capt. Mike Maughan, Lt. Natasha Sergi, Capt. Justin Taylor, Capt. Alicia Dittus, Lt. Col. Tony Carr and his wife Christine, Manu Loweg, Joan Tufts and Lt. Col. Tom Loweg.

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Homeschooling…a school choice option By Cicely McCray Joint Base Charleston school liaison officer Homeschooling is an educational option that military families are choosing more frequently. Since a typical military family moves every two to four years, homeschooling can provide continuity in education and eliminate the stress of leaving one school district and moving to another. The goal for the homeschooling parent is to identify how and when their child learns best and to adapt the teaching style to the child. Finding that special curriculum that works best for the child can sometimes be challenging. Also, the costs associated with homeschooling may vary depending on the method and or curriculum selected by the family. Listed below are few examples of

the most popular types of homeschooling programs available to families: Internet Homeschooling: Online curriculum programs, public and private distance learning and homeschooling support academies are available via the internet. Depending upon the program or tutors, expert advice and resources may be found to assist the parent with homeschooling their children. Montessori Method: The Montessori Method emphasizes error-less learning in which children learn at their own pace to develop their full potential. The Montessori homeschooling curriculum emphasizes beauty and avoids things that are confusing or cluttered. Learning material is kept wellorganized and ready to use. Although Montessori materials are available for high

school students, most homeschoolers use the Montessori Method for younger children. School-at-Home: Most families follow the school-at-home approach which comes with textbooks, study schedules, grades and record keeping. School-at-Home is the style most often portrayed in the media because it is easy to understand and can be accompanied by a photo of the children studying around the kitchen table. In addition to being the most expensive method, it also requires much more work on the part of the parent in following a study schedule and maintaining records. Recently, many states have enacted legislation requiring public school access for homeschoolers. Related services such as speech and language, physical therapy or

assistance in traditional academic areas such as math and reading may be available in South Carolina. Parents should check with the individual district. Helpful websites include: http://www.hslda.org. (provides homeschool laws by state and homeschool organizations) http://www.miltaryhomeschool.com http://www.militaryhomeschoolers.com http://www.homeschoolcentral.comhttp:// www.homeschool.com (lists support groups by geographic areas). If you have questions about this article or concerns about an educational issue impacting your child, contact Cicely McCray at cicely.mccray@charleston.af.mil or 764-7869.

Ask the Trainer: Healthy eating issues By Nancy Haynsworth Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station Fitness and Aquatics coordinator For many of us, the term healthy eating means adhering to a strict diet, trying to become unrealistically thin or depriving yourself of carbohydrates and many of the foods you love. However, healthy eating really means putting the correct types and amounts of food into your body to feel and look great, have plenty of energy to sustain yourself throughout the day and maintain optimal health. Healthy eating starts with paying attention to what and how you eat. Navy Fitness, in conjunction with the Athlete's Performance Institute, has developed a program called Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series. This program simplifies the process of being fit and wellfueled. By following 10 simple steps, everyone can easily be on their way to a healthier life.

The 10 nutrition rules to live by: Come back to earth - Choose the least-processed forms of food, such as fruits, veggies, whole grains and high-fiber carbohydrates. Eat a rainbow often - Eat fruits or vegetables with each meal. Choose a wide variety of colors for the biggest benefit. The less legs the better - Include a lean protein source with each meal. Eat healthy fats - Include healthy fats in your diet, such as olive oil, nuts, natural nut butters, seeds, avocado, fish, flaxseed and flaxseed oil. Eat breakfast every day - When you eat within 30 minutes of waking up, you jump-start your metabolism. This gives you more energy to get your day going. Three for three - Eat smaller portions more often, spread evenly across the day. Eat four to six meals per day. Aim for all three macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein and fat) every three hours for optimal fueling. Stay hydrated - Drink at least three liters of non-caloric

You don’t have to be an NFL star like Reggie Bush to be a player! Just Get up and play an hour a day! It’s a great way to be healthy, have fun, and avoid a lazy penalty. Being healthy and staying active is important. Visit smallstep. gov to learn about fun ways to get an hour of exercise a day!

beverages (water/green tea) every day. Don't waste your workout - Have a post-workout recovery meal or shake that combines both carbohydrates and protein immediately after your training. Supplement wisely - Fuel first and supplement second. If you are not getting what you need through food, add a multivitamin supplement into your daily routine. Create a smart supplementation program that improves your performance without compromising your health or draining your wallet. Before taking any type of supplement, check with your doctor or registered dietitian. Sleep - Aim for eight hours of sleep. If you can't get eight hours daily, consider power naps when you can. The body recovers and repairs itself best when it is sleeping. Finally, remember the 80/20 rule. Each meal and snack is an opportunity to optimally fuel your body. Choose the foods that are best for you 80 percent of the time and incorporate some of those foods that may not be the best, but are your favorites, 20 percent of the time.

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2009 Ford E-350 Super Duty Van 15 Passenger, Loaded! $

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab, V8 $

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14,995 14,995

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2008 Ford Escape XLT 2010 Honda Civic 2007 Ford Ranger FX4 2005 Toyota Tundra SR5 2006 Pontiac Solstice 06 Grand LS 05 SLT Toyota 06Mercury Mercury Grand Marquis LS extra clean 04 04Acura Acura3.2TL 3.2TL 05Dodge DodgeRam Ram1500 1500 SLTCab, 4x4, 06 Grand Sport 05 Toyota SiennaLE LE 06Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara Sport 04 Chevy 04V6, Chevy Silverado 2500HD HDLS LS21k miles,05 V6, Auto,Marquis moonroof, V8, Crew Cab,Vitara Loaded, New Tires Auto, Power Pkg, Loaded Ext. Only loaded, 1Sienna owner 30KSilverado Miles 2500 V6, V6,auto, auto,like likenew new

2010 Toyota Corolla LE Auto, air, power pkg, one owner $ 06 06Honda HondaAccord AccordEX-L EX-L

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2003 Ford F-150 XLT Ext. cab, V8, hard bed cover $

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2008 Toyota Corolla LE 2010 Nissan Cube 2003 BMW 745 745i 2010 Nissan Versa Moonroof, 4x4, extra clean Loaded Auto, power package Auto, only 6k miles Loaded, Looks & Drives Great $ $ $ $ $ 04 DodgeDurango DurangoSLT SLT 04Dodge 05 03 02 05Jeep JeepGrand GrandCherokee CherokeeLtd Ltd 03Ford FordExcursion ExcursionLimited Limited 02Acura AcuraMDX MDX 05 05 05Chrysler ChryslerCrossfire CrossfireLtd Ltd 05Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab

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1998 Cadillac DeVille Loaded, extra clean $

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10 Flex 10 MKZ 07 LTLT Chevy Camaro 11 Camaro 07 Ram 10 2010 SS 2009 TL 2008 Ford F-150 2008 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 2006 Ford F-250 Harley Davidson Tahoe LT Laramie Limited 10Ford FordAcura FlexSEL SEL 10Lincoln Lincoln MKZ 07Chevy ChevyAvalanche Avalanche 11Chevy Chevy CamaroLTLT 2010 Chevy 07Dodge Dodge Ram2500 2500 Laramie2010 Ford Expedition 10Lincoln LincolnMKS MKS 08 Pilot EX-L 08 Rover LR3 08Honda Honda Pilot EX-LSuperCrew 08Land Land Rover LR3 lthr, xtra clean New totosteal! Loaded,moonroof, moonroof, lthr,11owner, owner, xtra clean Newtires, tires,loaded, loaded,priced priced steal! Diesel 4x4 loaded, clean Loaded, like Leather, Sunroof, Mega Cab, 19k mi, Dual moonroof, loaded, Leather, loaded,xtra xtra clean Loaded,factory factorywarranty, warranty, likenew new Leather,only only14k 14kmiles milesOnly 9k miles, loaded Sunroof,only only400 400miles miles Mega Cab,only only 19k mi,11owner owner DualNav, moonroof, loaded,only only16k 16kmimi Auto, Leather, Nav., Loaded, Only 20K Miles Loaded, Ltd edition, 4x4, moonroof Harley Davidson, moonroof, Nav Powerstoke Leather, Extra Clean, 13K Miles Auto, moonroof, DVD $$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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