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Vol. 6, No. 15
Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, April 17, 2015
Staying prepared at Joint Base Charleston Hurricane Exercise planned for April 20-24
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Joint Base Charleston will be holding a Hurricane Exercise April 20 -24, 2015 to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1, 2015 and ends Nov. 30, 2015. For more information on hurricane preparedness, see Pages 5-7.
Fontanella passes torch to Gilmour during 315 AW ceremony By Capt. Michaela Judge 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Col. Greg Gilmour assumed command of the 315th Airlift Wing from Col. James Fontanella during a change of command ceremony April 11, 2015 at the base theater at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Gilmour was previously the commander of the 916th Air Refueling Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina, and Fontanella, outgoing commander, is headed to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia as the commander of the Force Generation Center. Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy, Jr., commander 4th Air Force, presided over the ceremony and highlighted the accomplishments of the 315th AW during Fontanella's tenure. "To the warriors of the 315th, I want to thank each and every one of you for your tireless efforts and the incredible sacrifices you make every day for your nation," said Flournoy. "Thank you for answering the call to serve. Every day when you wear this uniform you're sacrificing time away from your family, your loved ones and your employer." Fontanella's leadership and dedication were also recognized by Flournoy during the event. "Jamie, first off let me start by saying, well done. Well done. Thank you for your countless hours of dedicated leadership," said Flournoy. "I know that you poured your heart and soul into the 315th, and we'll be forever grateful to you leading your team of superstars and your Charleston teammates, from the other services organizations through sequestration, civilian furlough, government shutdown, the first Air Force Reserve Command Unit Effectiveness Inspection, winning the first ever Tech. Sgt. Anthony C. Campbell Jr. Award for having the best mission support group in 4th Air Force, and multiple other accomplishments, while at the same time running the day to day operations of an airlift wing." Flournoy also thanked and recognized Fontanella for his accomplishments while deployed to Southwest Asia as the opera-
tions division chief for the Central Command Deployment and Distribution Center. Before relinquishing command, Col. Fontanella shared some parting words with the Airmen of the 315th Airlift Wing. "I look out at the audience and I see not only a full theater, the best Reserve wing in the world, I see a snapshot of what the reserve capability means to our country in 2015...You're doing what AFRC is asking. Col. Gilmour...you are getting an incredible wing. But you already know that. It's been a great ride, thank you all - I will miss you all," said Fontanella. After assuming command, which was symbolized by the passing of the wing's flag, Col. Gilmour shared his excitement with the audience about joining the 315th team. "I'm extremely proud to be your commander. I'll work very hard to continue that tradition," he said. Gilmour is no stranger to Charleston. In 1986 he began his military career as a graduate of The Citadel and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. He spent 13 years as a naval aviator, including three shipboard deployments, before joining the Air Force Reserve in 1999. Gilmour has served tours of duty in the Mediterranean for Operations Desert Shield/Storm, as well as numerous deployments to the Caribbean and Pacific for counter-drug interdiction. He was also deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch, and as Commander of the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Incirlik Airbase, Turkey. Gilmour is a command pilot with more than 4,000 hours in the T-34, TH-57 A/C, SH-2F, SH-60B, and the KC-135R/T/RT aircraft. During his speech, Gilmour emphasized not only that people are the Air Force's biggest asset, but the important role family members play in making the Reserve mission possible. "Without them you wouldn't be able to do this," he said. Closing the ceremony Gilmour gave the following words, "I look forward to meeting and working with all of you. Thank you for your service to your country. God bless."
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Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy and Col. Greg Gilmour pose for a picture during the 315th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony March 11, 2015 at the Joint Base Charleston theater. Flournoy, 4th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony where Col. Greg Gilmour assumed command of the 315th AW from Col. James Fontanella. Gilmour was previously the commander of the 916th Air Refueling Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina, and Fontanella, outgoing commander, is headed to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia as the commander of the Air Force Reserve Force Generation Center.
CSAF describes Air Force of the future By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity
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WASHINGTON – In the future, the Air Force's core missions will probably not change, but the way they are carried out will, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh III on April 8, 2015. Welsh, speaking to the Defense Writers Group, said the Air Force's missions include air and space superiority, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, rapid global mobility, global strike, and command and control. Those missions "are what the joint force requires to be successful," the general said.
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Hot jobs New technologies, new methods and new domains will change the way Airmen do their jobs, Welsh said. "The hot jobs will be probably be in the cyber domain (and) they will be in remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)," he said. The RPA career field is growing leaps and bounds, the general said. Airmen currently working in this field are figuring out what the technology can do and how it can be worked into today's and tomorrow's service. "Many of them came in to do this, which is a change from 10 years ago," Welsh said. "They are
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really excited about the potential and what it brings." These Airmen are working to figure how to work RPAs with manned aircraft, he said, and they are the ones figuring how microminiaturization technology can be used and what it will bring to the table.
Building on Air Force traditions There will also be more traditional jobs, too, Welsh said with a smile. "We're going to get the same kind of people who we've gotten for years," the general said. "They want to fly the F-22 (Raptor), the F-35 See Air Force Future, Page 4
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Shutdown inappropriate comments
By Col. John Lamontagne 437th Airlift Wing commander
workplace prior to a sexual assault. In fact, surveys show that more than 75 percent of our Airmen have heard inappropriate April is Sexual Assault comments in the workplace. Awareness Month and it is critical While 100 percent of us know that we take this time to refocus this is unacceptable, only 10 perourselves on treating all our fellow cent of us actively do something Airmen and civilians with dignity to correct and stop these comand respect. Sexual assault is a ments! Joint Base Charleston crime that harms people and must do more to prevent this type degrades unit integrity. We cannot of culture from existing. The accept this behavior or the inapprofirst step is to know that you are priate comments that enable potenempowered to act when you tial assailants to hide in plain sight. Col. John Lamontagne encounter inappropriate comThere have been far too many 437th AW commander ments. We must increase the instances of sexual assault throughnumbers of those willing to intervene from a out our military. Investigations sometimes conclude that a permissive environment existed in the timid 10 percent to at least a resolute 90 percent.
This responsibility belongs to each of us and we owe it to those with whom we serve. I challenge you to be bold and put a stop to inappropriate comments. Silent acceptance of this behavior provides an opportunity for potential sexual assault assailants to exploit such an environment. Shut down this behavior by letting your team know the negative impact these remarks can have in your unit. Don't let ignorant comments or jokes become a gateway to sexual assault. Sexual assault prevention must be a priority for everyone in our wing. I encourage you to reevaluate your role in sexual assault prevention. Most importantly, I need your help to cultivate a work environment that promotes a sense of safety, dignity and respect. Thank you for your service and your commitment to your fellow Airmen!
Life is simple – It’s all attitude By Lt. Col. Robert Degregorio 315th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander
For as long as I can remember, I have always placed an emphasis on having a great attitude. Let's face it, life throws us a whole lot of curve balls but with the right attitude, you can connect on those curve balls and hit them out of the park. With the wrong attitude you just may strike out. The choice is always yours. We have all been through situations, both in military and civilian life, where we could have easily given up and let the situation get the best of us. At the end of the day, a positive attitude helps you cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life and makes it easier to overcome worries and avoid negative thinking. If you adopt it as a way of life, it brings constructive changes into your life and can make you happier, brighter and more successful. With a positive attitude, you see the bright side of life, become optimistic and expect the best to happen. It is certainly a state of mind that is well worth developing. I recently read an article about the Power of Positive Attitude. The author gave some simple tips for developing a positive attitude, which are listed below: 1. Choose to be happy. Yes, it is a matter of choice. When negative thoughts enter your mind, just refuse to look at them, do your best to sub-
stitute them with happy thoughts. 2. Look at the bright side of life. It's a matter of choice and repeated attempts. 3. Choose to be optimistic. 4. Find reasons to smile more often. You can always find such reasons. 5. Have faith in yourself. 6. Associate yourself with positive people. 7. Read inspiring stories and quotes. 8. Visualize only what you want to happen, not what you don't want. 9. Learn to master your thoughts Keep these things in mind and, every morning when you wake, remember you have two choices. You can choose to be in a good mood or not. I choose good. Each time something bad happens, you choose to be a victim or a victor. I choose the latter. Every time someone comes to me complaining, which as a commander, happens quite often, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life and work toward constructive solutions. I choose the positive side of life. After all, when you cut away all of the chaos and clutter, life is truly about choices. Just remember the next time life throws you a curve ball, it is your choice if you are going to hit a home run or strike out. I choose to swing and swing hard. Life is simple "It's All Attitude."
Q&A with the CMSAF By 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, visited Laughlin Air Force Base from March 31 to April 2. During his visit, Cody met with Airmen to discuss morale, welfare, and the future of the Air Force. Before his departure, the 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs office had the opportunity to sit down with him for a short interview.
Q: CMSAF Cody, in your recent CHIEFchat, you stated that the Air Force will not be looking at the number ratings on the back of the EPR, rather that they will be "'looking at, 'do you fit into this word picture; does this word picture describe you as an Airman and your performance?'" So when Airmen look at their EPR's in the future, how is this change going to look? Will there be a new format or narrative statements instead of bullets?
CMSAF: There will still be bullets, but the number will be fewer. And rather than relying on a numbered system to represent a performance assessment, we'll use word pictures. The word pictures won't be over the top; an example would be something simple like, "Meets expectations, exceeds some, or does not meet." They will be clear word pictures that clearly tell us where Airmen are performing. We've also decoupled the performance assessment from the promotion recommendation. The numbers in the current system are a performance assessment and carry a point value that counts toward promotion. In the new system the performance assessment will no longer directly be the point value that affects promotion. The points toward promotion will come with the promotion recommendation, which Airmen can only receive when they are eligible for promotion. The important distinction is that performance will influence promotion recommendation but they are not necessarily synonymous. We have a lot of great Airmen that are performing at the highest levels. The reality is, we can't promote them all at the same time.
Q: Athena Cody, the CMSAF recently asked Congress to repeal the automatic, across-theboard budget cuts known as sequestration in order to preserve programs he considers vital to preserving morale among Airmen and their families, stating that he believes quality of life initiatives, "'to be an overwhelming factor in the decision Airmen and their families make to continue serving our nation.'" What initiatives do you believe have benefited your family, and are vital to the sustainment of this quality of life? Athena Cody: I don't think you can say any one initiative has helped our family, because we've really leveraged all of them. For us, I think where we started initially was child care. It was the need that opened the door for us to really understand that the military and different organizations were there to support us as a family. All the different agencies that support children, whether it be youth activities and programs, preschool programs, Child Development
Centers, before and after school programs, and home care, we have leveraged all of those. As much as we have raised our children, the Air Force has raised our children. And they are great kids, great adults that are successful in life. That, in and of itself, to Chief Master Sgt. of the us, is most imporAir Force James A. Cody tant. All our family programs are important to sustaining families and ensuring the Airman is able to serve.
Q: Chief Cody, the 2009 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes each military branch to select up to 20 officers and 20 enlisted members each calendar year to take a sabbatical and seamlessly return to their active-duty or Reserve component role. Is the Air Force targeting a specific AFSC, category of Airman, time of service, or other like indicators with this program? CMSAF: We aren't targeting any specific careerfield, but we are looking at our highest potential Airmen. There is a board process by which Airmen submit an application, and we look for Airmen we feel have the greatest potential to serve in our military, but may have some scenario going on in life where a break in service would help them take care of that -- scenarios such as having a child, an ailing parent or educational goals. There are a variety of circumstances that could happen in our lives and we may not want to give up our military service, but given those circumstances we decide to separate. Our Air Force loses quality Airmen because they have to make those life choices. This program gives us the opportunity to select these quality Airmen that have the highest potential for service and allow them to take this time and come back without finding themselves behind in their career. This is another tool we'll use to continue to retain and support Airmen.
Q: How will this program benefit the Air Force mission long-term? CMSAF: Long term, it is a return on investment. There comes a time in their career where Airmen must make life choices. We invested a lot in them and they invested a lot in their career, but because things happen in life to where they can't serve, we lose that investment. That's a lost opportunity with that Airman.
These are Airmen that if we gave them just this amount of time to take care of what they need to, they can come back and serve a lifetime and be successful in a career, and we get to leverage that as an Air Force. That's capability for the force.
Q: Athena Cody, with regards to the Key Spouse Program, you have stated that you, "'believe that you recruit Airman but retain families,'" and that, "'The Air Force benefits from every spouse that steps up.'"
What are some specific examples that display how the program is working towards retaining families?
Athena Cody: In the military, as a community, we get married and take young people out of an environment, home or city that they know and are where they are very comfortable. Civilians that marry military members end up moving to a new location that appears to be exciting. With a new life and new marriage, they arrive and find out very quickly that it's overwhelming, very intimidating and sometimes lonely. They lose a sense of that independence and confidence that they had where they came from. It's upon the military member to really understand that they have a responsibility to plug their significant other into this community. This means they have to actively participate in taking them to the Airman and Family Readiness Center and signing them up for Heart Link and to meet their key spouse. If they don't, sometimes those relationships don't work. Key spouses can mentor new spouses and partners in this community so that they regain that sense of community and independence. If we don't mentor them, they won't blossom, they don't thrive and they usually go home at the cost of marriage. CMSAF: It's recognized by our Air Force that you need a support structure. Unless you come from this life style, when you walk into it, it can be overwhelming. The Key Spouse Program provides an immediate connection and support structure to what you're a part of, the Air Force family. And if you have a strong family, you can have a strong career.
Q: Besides their jobs, what should our enlisted Airmen at every level be doing each day, with respect to mentoring junior officers, that inspires their growth and professionalism and what do you think the enlisted core should learn from the junior officers they work with each day?
CMSAF: It's a fundamental responsibility of our senior NCOs to mentor officers but there is an opportunity here for all of the Airmen, with the exposure that you're having with these young pilots, Air Force officers who will eventually move out of the cockpit and into more leadership roles. At some point in pilot training, the enlisted force will get a chance to interact with them, and pilots get to spend time with the enlisted force seeing what the enlisted force does in their technical jobs. It's a unique opportunity where you can show them your job and how it ties in to what they are going through. Most of you know your jobs and are really good at it. You can connect them with the importance of everything that supports the development of world class Air Force pilots. These officers are the next generation of leaders in our Air Force. You can learn a lot from them -how they think about things, how they are evolving and developing. You can help them connect with our core values, help them connect with what it means to be an Airman first and understand the enlisted force's expectations of Air Force officers. We have this opportunity to set these officers up for success and create a foundation for this exceptional and respectful relationship where we value each other. However, we can mess it up by not treating them with the respect they have earned, that every Airman should have, and not helping them be successful. It's not about impressing them with how smart you are, it's about making them better and in turn you become better at what you do.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month events SAPR Clothing Drive: During the month of April the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program will be hosting a SAPR Clothing Drive. The program is looking for new women’s athletic pants, sports bras and sweat suits. Clothing can be brought to classrooms, Bldg. 84 and other designated areas at the Weapons Station during the month of April or can be dropped off at any SAPR event where SAPR victim advocates will pick them up. All donations will go to the Medical University of South Carolina Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner department. For more information contact Tiffany Mizzell at 843-794-7428. Volleyball Tournament: Join the SAPR Program April 17, 2015 at the Weapons Station’s Naval Nuclear Power Training Command BEQ Volleyball Courts starting at 4 p.m. to Spike Out Sexual Assault. Teams should have up to five players and contact ET1 Clair Dopson at 843-794-8024 to sign up or for more information. Event is available to all service members and civilian employees. SAPR Information Table: Stop by the SAPR Information table April 21 at the Galley located on the Weapons Station from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn more about the SAPR program and to check out the Clothesline Project. The Clothesline Project is a vehicle for individuals affected by sexual violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt that is then displayed in support of all survivors and will be on display throughout the month of April. The Silent Victim Silhouette Showcase: The Silent Witness Initiative is part of a larger national campaign meant to spread the message of HOPE, HELP and HEALING for victims of sexual violence. They are real body figures that are designed to not go unnoticed, and will generate questions such as “WHY,” “WHO,” and “WHAT” can we do? Dates: Locations: April 22, 2015 Gaylor Dining Facility
Poetry Slam: Join us April 23, 2015 at the Charleston Club Wing’s Bar for the Sexual Assault Awareness Month’s Poetry Slam. Poetry Slams are judged events, with dual emphasis on writing and performing that provides a medium to raise awareness of issues and increase community involvement. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. For more information please contact A1C Mariah Magtoto at 963-4489. Walk a Mile in their Shoes: The Walk a Mile in their Shoes event is a playful opportunity for participants to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes, effects and remediation to sexualized violence. It's not easy walking in these shoes, but it’s fun and it gets the community to talk about something that's really difficult to talk about: gender relations and sexual violence. So meet us at the Red Rubber Track on Air Base April 24, 2015 to “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes (wearing shoes of choice). Starting time is scheduled for 9 a.m. For more information please contact TSgt Dana Alderete at 963-5735 Dodgeball Tournament: Come out on April 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. for the SAPR Dodgeball Tournament. Games will be played at the Weapons Station SPAWAR tennis courts behind BLDG 3147.Teams of five compete in a bracket style tournament to determine the overall winner. Entry fee is a donation to the SAAPM clothing drive of NEW female athletic wear. Teams should contact YN2 David Gates at 843-218-3745 register or for more information. Event is available to all service members and civilian employees. 5K Paint Run: Run for sexual assault awareness at the 2nd Annual MWR Paint Run on April 25, 2015 at 10 a.m. in front of Marrington Elementary on the Weapons Station. Runners will be covered in teal and other color paint as they run the 5K. This event will be tons of fun for the whole family. Visit Sam’s Fitness Center on the Weapons Station for more details or call 794-7616.
Air Force Future - from Page 1
(Lightning II), the X-wing fighter. Those people still want to come do this and we'll have options for them in the future." Some of the systems the Air Force has in the current inventory will still be in use in 2035, but what is carried aboard these platforms will bring new capabilities to the service, the joint force and the nation, Welsh said. "A lot of how the Air Force looks will depend on what the budget looks like and what the economy looks like," he said. "It could look a lot more robust, it could look a lot more modern, or it could look like it does today. The danger is that we settle for that. That won't be good for us."
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Staying prepared at Joint Base Charleston
Hurricane season nearing - you should be prepared
June 1 will kick off another six-month-long hurricane season. And while some predictions are calling for a quiet season, history shows that even the experts can be surprised. Ultimately, it only takes one hurricane to devastate an area and endanger lives. Members of Joint Base Charleston should educate themselves on what items they will need and what resources are available to prepare themselves, their family members and their pets.
Emergency Kit Putting together an emergency supply kit, as well as a "go bag," in the event of an evacuation is a must. All household members should know where the kits are located and what the family evacuation plan is. Some items to include are • Prescription medication, required medical supplies and at least a basic first-aid kit • Bottled water (one gallon per person for three days) and a variety of non-perishable food items • Battery-operated radio • Maps of evacuation routes • Copies of important documents • Gas for vehicles and cash Make a plan, Be Prepared. Some factors to consider when making your plan: • Where you and your family will go if you evacuate • Duration you will be sheltering for • What to do if you get separated from other family members • Accessibility for family members with disabilities • Finding an evacuation destination that allows pets • Preparing your home • Communicating your plan with an out-of-area relative • Communicating with your service
Evacuation Evacuations are possible in our area. It is important to watch the news and to be in touch with your chain of command about what to do. Active duty members who live on the installation will evacuate when the Joint Base Commander (JBC) gives the order, and individuals who live off the installation will evacuate
when civil authorities give the order and that order is followed with the JBC’s order. Members will be paid to evacuate only if the JBC has given the order and only in accordance with that order. The JBC’s evacuation order will include the number of miles that members are authorized to travel and be paid for. Don’t forget you must have a way to sign in to afpaas.af.mil when you get to your destination to ensure accountability of you and your family. (See Accountability) Also, have copies of important documents such as social security cards, proof of residency and insurance policies. Be sure to have your vehicle filled with gas and keep plenty of cash with you as credit card machines and ATM’s may not work.
Accountability All JB Charleston personnel and their dependents should be familiar with their service's accountability system and know how to log-in from their personal computers. Dependents need to know about the system and how to log-in so that the services can provide any needed support during or after emergencies. Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System, Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System, and Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System standardize a method for the Air Force, Navy and Army to account, assess, manage, and monitor the recovery and reconstitution process for personnel and their families affected and/or scattered by a wide-spread catastrophic event. These systems provide valuable information to all levels of services' chains of command, allowing commanders to make strategic decisions which facilitate a return to stability. AFPAAS, NFAAS & ADPAAS allow our personnel to do the following: - Report Accounting Status - Update Contact/Location Information - Complete Needs Assessment - View Reference Information
Hurricanes Defined Tropical Storm: Once winds within a tropical system reach 39 miles per hour and the distinct low pressure area is well defined by a rotating circulation, the system is considered a tropical storm and is given a name. Hurricane: Sustained winds exceeding 74 miles per hour or greater, dangerously high water and rough seas. Hurricane Watch: Issued when hurricane conditions are a real possibility for an area within 48 hours. Hurricane Warning: Issued when a hurricane is expected within 36 hours. Begin precautionary action at once.
Watches & Warnings
It's important to know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning. Use the following for reference: • Hurricane Watch - Developing hurricane condition poses a possible threat within 48 hours. • Hurricane Warning - Issued when winds of 74 mph or AFPAAS: https://afpaas.af.mil higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specified NFAAS: https://navyfamily.navy.mil coastal area within 36 hours ADPAAS: https://adpaas.army.mil A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may be than hurricane force. less to US 78 to US 178 to Orangeburg then to I-20 or continue on US 52 to US 176 or continue north on US 52. The right lanes of US 52 at Goose Creek will continue on to Moncks Corner. In Moncks Corner, evacuees will be directed onto SC 6, where SC 6 will take them toward Columbia. The left lane of US 52 at Goose Creek The U.S. operates off a 5-tier system known as the Saffirwill go onto US 176 to Columbia. Evacuees using SC 642 will Scale for categorizing the severity of a storm and its Simpson travel west toward Summerville and take road S-22 (Old storm surge. Use the below for reference: potential Orangeburg Road) to US 78 west. CAT 1 Wind Speed 74 to 95 mph - Damage Minimal; some East Cooper: Evacuees leaving Mount Pleasant will take I-526 damage to vegetation and signs or US 17 south to I-26. Those leaving Sullivan's Island will use SC CAT 2 Wind Speed 96 to 110 mph - Damage Moderate; 703 to I-526 Business to access I-526, then I-26. Evacuees from the damage to mobile homes, roofs, some flooding Isle of Palms will use the Isle of Palms connector (SC 517) to go to CAT 3 Wind Speed 111 to 130 mph - Damage Extensive; US 17, where the right lane will turn north on US 17, then proceed to damage to small buildings, blockage on low-lying roads SC 41, to SC 402, then to US 52 to SC 375, then to US 521, to SC CAT 4 - Wind Speed 131 to 155 mph - Damage Extreme; 261 to US 378 to Columbia. Evacuees using the left lanes of the Isle of Palms connector will turn left to go to I-526 and then on to I-26. destruction to roofs and mobile homes, downed trees CAT 5 - Wind Speed Over 155 mph - Damage Catastrophic; Evacuees on I-526 approaching I-26 from East Cooper will be directdestruction to most buildings and vegetation and major roads ed to the normal lanes of I-26 if in the right lane of I-526. Those in the blocked due to flooding/damage left lane of I-526 will be directed into the reversed lanes of I-26. Awendaw and McClellanville: Evacuees will take SC 45 to US 52 where they will be directed right onto US 52 to SC 375 to US 521 to SC 261 to US 378 to Columbia. Daniel Island: Evacuees will use I-526 or Clements Ferry In addition to the hurricane scale, Joint Base Charleston uses Road as conditions warrant. To see the evacuation routes online, visit http://www.sctraffic.org the following notification system called HURCONs or Hurricane Conditions to describe how long we have until damaging winds /evacroutes.html will arrive. HURCON 5 - General Hurricane Season, 1 June – 30 November HURCON 4 - 58 mph within 96 hours HURCON 3 - 58 mph within 72 hours HURCON 2 - 58 mph within 48 hours HURCON 1 - 58 mph within 24 hours HURCON 1E - 58 mph winds occurring and other dangerous condition associated w/storm are present. All outside activity strictly prohibited. HURCON 1R - Life threatening storm hazards have passed but damage may persist. Only emergency responders and damage assessment personnel are released to move about All Clear - Destructive winds have ceased. Begin recovery operations and listen to the radio or television for information regarding resumption of work schedule and recall personnel as approved by the wing commander --How do you keep CATEGORY and HURCON separate? Remember, “Count up in intensity/strength, count down to landfall.”
Charleston area hurricane evacuation routes
If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay. It is important for you and your family to know if you are part of a Hurricane Evacuation Zone, the Evacuation Routes and Reversal Plans, and where you will go. • Evacuation orders for our area will be announced by these predetermined zones • Members that live on the installation will evacuate when the Installation CC gives the order • Members that live off the installation will evacuate when the civil authorities give the order • Notify chain of command or supervisor of planned route, method and destination • During hurricane evacuation, roads that we travel everyday may be affected by re-routing for evacuations.
Johns Island, Kiawah Island and Seabrook: Evacuees will use SC 700 to Road S-20 (Bohicket Road) to US 17. Evacuees will take US 17 south to SC 64 where they will go to Walterboro, then to Aiken and I-20. James Island and Folly Beach: Use SC 171 to US 17. Evacuees should then travel south on US 17 to I-526 to the reversed lanes of I-26. City of Charleston: The west side of the city (West Ashley) will use SC 61 to US 78, US 321, SC 389 to I-20. Downtown will use normal lanes of I-26. North Charleston: Evacuees will take US 52 (Rivers Avenue)
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
HURCON/TCCOR Scale
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a Web site dedicated to providing disaster information to the public. Visit www.ready.gov for a full list of emergency supplies and how to make a disaster plan. For area hurricane information, visit http://www.charlestoncounty.org/. For evacuation information, visit http://www.scdot.org/getting/evacuation.aspx
This Weather.com graphic illustrates the potential impact of El Nino on the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season.
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2015 Storm Names Ana Bill Claudette Danny Erika Fred Grace Henri Ida Joaquin Kate
Larry Mindy Nicholas Odette Peter Rose Sam Teresa Victor Wanda
What if we have more than 21 storms? In that case, the National Hurricane Center will turn to the Greek alphabet and we'll have Hurricanes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, etc.
Hurricane safety information courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Emergency Management Office
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Hurricane Hazards - Storm Surge and Flooding Hurricane Watch: How to prepare for a possible warning "The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge."
Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surge should not be confused with storm tide. Storm tide is defined as the water level rise due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide. This rise in water level can cause extreme flooding in coastal areas particularly when storm surge coincides with normal high tide, resulting in storm tides reaching up to 20 feet or more in some cases. For example, if there is a normal high tide of 3 feet and a storm surge of 15 feet, the storm tide would be 18 feet. Wind driven waves are then superimposed on the storm tide. This combination of high winds and storm tide topped off with battering waves can cause severe flooding in coastal areas, making the danger tremendous. Hurricane Hugo's storm tide was the highest ever recorded on the East Coast at an estimated 20 feet just north of Charleston!
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) will issue a new experimental map this hurricane season in hopes of improving decision-making for possible coastal evacuations from a storm. The storm surge forecast map will provide emergency management officials and the public with a better idea of where and how they could be affected by the surge brought by a hurricane. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
STORM SURGE SAFETY ACTIONS • Select the nearest possible evacuation destination, preferably in your local area, and map out your route. Don’t get on the road without a planned route, or place to go. Choose the home of the closest friend/relative not in a designated evacuation zone and discuss your plan with them before hurricane season. - You may also choose a hotel/motel outside of the vulnerable area. - If neither of these options is available, as a last resort, consider the closest possible public shelter. Remember, with the exception of the Coliseum in North Charleston, public shelters do not accept pets. - Use the SC evacuation routes & reversal plans designated by authorities and become familiar with your route by driving it CYAN-AOOO
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before an evacuation order is issued. • Special Needs Planning - If you have special needs, the following organizations can help you make a plan and register you for emergency assistance: - Medical Needs - S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) at (843)953-0038 - Mobility & Other Special Needs - Disabilities Resource Center at (843)225-5080 • Prepare your home prior to leaving by boarding up doors and windows, securing or moving indoors all yard objects, and turning off all utilities. • If you live in an evacuation zone and are ordered to evacuate by officials, do so as quickly as possible. Do not wait or delay your departure, to do so will only increase your chances of being stuck in traffic, or even worse, not being able to get out at all. • Expect traffic congestion and delays during evacuations. Plan for significantly longer travel times than normal to reach your intended destination; don't forget to take entertainment for the kids! • Stay tuned to a local radio or television station and listen carefully for any advisories or specific instructions from local officials. Monitor your NOAA Weather Radio.
HURRICANE HAZARDS - FLOODING Inland Flooding: "In the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, inland flooding was responsible for more than half of the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United States." When it comes to hurricanes, wind speeds do not tell the whole story. Hurricanes produce storm surges, tornadoes, and often the most deadly of all - inland flooding. While storm surge is always a potential threat, more people have died due to inland flooding from 1970 - 2000. Intense rainfall is not directly tied to the wind speed of hurricanes; in fact, some of the greatest rainfall amounts occur from weaker storms that drift slowly or stall over an area. Inland flooding is the major threat from hurricanes for people living inland and can be a major threat to communities hundreds of miles from the coast. Hurricane Floyd (1999) brought intense rains and record flooding to the Eastern U.S. Of the 56 people who perished, 50 drowned due to inland flooding. Tropical Storm Alberto (1994) drifted over the Southeast US and produced torrential rainfall. Over 21 inches of rain fell in Georgia; 33 people drowned and damage exceeded $750 million.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? • When you hear hurricane, think inland flooding. • Determine whether you live in a potential flood zone. • If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. • Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media. • Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. • Do not attempt to cross flowing water, before OR after a storm! As little as six inches of water may knock an adult off their feet and cause you to lose control of your vehicle; twenty-four inches will carry away most vehicles, to include pickup trucks and SUVs. - Remember, Turn Around, Don't Drown! • Get flood insurance; flood damage is NOT covered by regular homeowners insurance. - There is a 30-day waiting period after applying for flood insurance. - The National Flood Insurance Program provides information, maps and assistance finding an agent.
A Hurricane Watch is issued when hurricane conditions are a real possibility for an area within 48 hours. Here are some things you should do to prepare for a possible Hurricane Warning: • Review your family disaster plan and check your Emergency Supplies Kit to include food and water supplies. • Review evacuation plans. Learn safe routes inland and plan your evacuation route. Be ready to drive 20 to 50 miles inland to locate a safe place. • Make sure the gas tank in your car is full. • Make arrangements for pets, and identify pet-friendly hotels if you plan to evacuate • Refill prescription medications. • Anchor or stow small boats.
• Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and garden tools; anchor objects that cannot be brought inside. • Remove outside antennas. • Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. • Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly. • Store drinking water in jugs, bottles and clean bathtubs. • Trim dead or weak branches from trees. • Stay tuned to local media and your Weather Alert Radio for updates on the storm. If a Hurricane Warning IS announced, take these additional steps: • Store valuables such as jewelry, silverware, photos and scrapbooks in a safe place, such as a waterproof container on the highest level of your home. • Park your car in a sheltered area or on high ground. • Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for official instructions. • Evacuate if the order is given.
• If you must stay at home, stay inside away from windows, skylights and glass doors. • Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries. Avoid using open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light. • If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power "surge" when electricity is restored. • If officials order an evacuation: - Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for washed-out bridges. - Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and the main water valve. - Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going. - If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate furniture to protect it from flooding, or move it to a higher floor. - Bring your pre-assembled Emergency Supplies Kit. - Bring blankets and sleeping bags if you are going to a shelter. - Lock your home and leave.
Hurricane Hazards – Destructive Winds
Image courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Hurricane Floyd prepares to sideswipe Charleston in September of 1999.
High Winds: Hurricanes are classified using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale based on their sustained wind speed. (See Page 6) Tropical storm-force winds are strong enough to be dangerous to those caught in them. For this reason, emergency managers plan on having their evacuations complete and their personnel sheltered before the onset of tropical storm-force winds, not hurricane-force winds. Hurricane-force winds can easily destroy buildings and mobile homes. Debris such as signs, roofing material, and small items left outside become flying missiles in hurricanes. Extensive damage to trees, towers, water and underground utility lines (from uprooted trees), and fallen poles cause considerable disruption. High-rise buildings are also vulnerable to hurricane-force winds, particularly at the higher levels
since wind speed tends to increase with height. Recent research suggests you should stay below the tenth floor, but still above any floors at risk for flooding As a general rule of thumb, the hurricane’s right side (relative to the direction it is traveling) is the most dangerous part of the storm because of the additive effect of the hurricane wind speed and speed of the larger atmospheric flow. The increased winds on the right side increase the storm surge. Nonetheless, winds can stay above hurricane strength well inland. Hurricane Hugo (1989), for example, battered Charlotte, North Carolina (which is 175 miles inland) with gusts to nearly 100 mph. High Wind Safety Actions - as a hurricane approaches • Most mobile and manufactured homes are not built to withstand hurricane force winds. Residents
of these types of homes should relocate to a nearby safer structure once local officials issue a hurricane evacuation order for their community. • Once a hurricane watch is issued, install your window shutters or plywood panels. • When a hurricane warning is issued, finish securing or bringing inside all outside objects, to include lawn furniture, which could become a projectile in high winds. • Listen carefully for safety instructions from local officials, and go to your designated “Safe Room” when directed to do so. • Monitor NOAA Weather Radio. Visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ for more information. • Do not leave your “Safe Room” until directed to do so by local officials, even if it appears that the winds calmed. Remember that there is little to no wind in the eye of a hurricane. CYAN-AOOO
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2015 Family Circle Cup Military Appreciation Night
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit
Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander flips a coin to begin the Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament on Military Appreciation Night April 9, 2015, at the Family Circle Cup stadium on Daniel Island, S.C. Along with DeVore are representatives from the Family Circle Cup and several professional tennis players from around the world.
Service Member Civil Relief Act
By 628th Air Base Wing Judge Advocate Office & 315th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Office
Upcoming deployment or permanent change of station? Most of us know all too well the stressors and difficulties that come with a move. Whether it's a last minute tasking or assignment notification the challenges only multiply. Thanks to the Service Member Civil Relief Act (SCRA) some of the fiscal concerns can be mitigated with proper education and planning. SCRA is a federal statute containing a series of provisions that are designed (and continually amended) to protect service members while they are answering their nation's call. A deploying member may terminate a residential lease if they are tasked to support a military operation for a period of 90 days or more. Service members must deliver written notice to the landlord, along with a copy of their orders. Delivery must be by hand, private business carrier or mailed, return receipt requested, to the landlord's address.. The effective date of termination, after proper notice has been given, is 30 days after the first date on which the next rental payment is due. If a member wishes to terminate an automobile lease, they must be deploying for a period of 180 days or more. Notice must be given in the same manner as terminating a residential lease and the vehicle must be returned within 15 days of delivery of notice. If a member has not received his/her military orders, a signed memorandum for record from the member's Commanding Officer is sufficient. Please contact your First Sergeant or the legal office to obtain a MFR template for you and your commanding officer to complete. The protections in place for a PCS are very similar and require the same notice and paperwork (military orders/signed MFR from CO). However, to break a vehicle lease there are a few differences. Active duty members may terminate their automobile lease if, after they entered the lease, they received military orders for a change of permanent station from the continental United States (CONUS) to a location outside the continental United States (OCONUS) or a PCS from an OCONUS state to any location outside of that state. Activated Reservists and National Guardsmen may terminate automobile leases, if the lease was entered into prior to being activated and the orders are for at least 180 continuous days. This article is not intended to replace seeking legal advice from an attorney. Legal assistance is provided at the Air Base by appointment on Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. and on Thursdays by appointment from 8 to 10 a.m. Legal Assistance is available at the Naval Weapons Station on a walk-in basis Mondays from 8 to 11 a.m. (please arrive by 10:30 a.m.) and on Fridays by appointment in Building 206 at the WS from 8 to 11 a.m. Please call 843963-5502 or 843-794-7500 to schedule all appointments.
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SAPR Corner Take Back the Night By Tiffany Mizzell Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station SARC
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Joint Base Charleston Chiefs pose for a group photo with newly promoted chiefs and chief selects April 11, 2015, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The intent of the ceremony is to honor the chief master sergeants and their families for achieving this impressive milestone in their careers.
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Take Back the Night is an international event that is organized in local communities with the purpose of unifying women, men, and children in the awareness of violence against women, children and families. Since the 1970s in the United States, Take Back the Night has focused on eliminating sexual and domestic violence in all forms. Thousands of colleges, domestic violence shelters, and rape crisis centers have held events all over the country. The first Take Back the Night event began in England in 1877 as a women joined together to protest against the violence and fear women encountered walking the streets at night. Based upon this event a similar event was organized in Germany in 1973 as a response to a series of sexual assaults, rapes and murders. Five years later the first U.S. Take Back Night
March was held in San Francisco, Ca.; more than 5,000 women from 30 states participated. Since that time, Take Back the Night marches and events have been held internationally in all parts of the world. The Take Back the Night March is a way for communities to come together in a collective voice to call attention to the issue of sexual violence against all. The local rape crisis center, People Against Rape, is hosting a two-part Take Back the Night event series. On April 2, 2015 service members, college students, advocates and communities member came together for a march, candlelight vigil and survivor speak out in downtown Charleston. On April 26, 2015, PAR will be hosting Take Back the Night at Marion Square from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants will enjoy live entertainment, activities, Clothesline Project, informational tables and food truck. For more information contact the local rape crisis center at www.peopleagainstrape.org.
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Airmen, civilians and family members from the Holocaust Remembrance committee pose for a group photo behind 1,000 pinwheels April 12, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Holocaust Remembrance Day is Thursday April 16, 2015 and the pinwheels represent the six million victims of the Holocaust. The pinwheels will be displayed as a memorial for a week on the corner of Hill and O’Neil Blvd.
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Air Base 24-Hour Response Hotline 843-963-SARC (7272) Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369 Air Base SARC 843-817-8397
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Chapel Corner Making the right choices
By Chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. Russell Hale Joint Base Charleston Chaplain
In the 1940s, Hank Williams had a #1 song titled, “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” This song is written about a woman who cheated on her man–she made him miserable, and he predicts one day she’ll be miserable too. Why? Because there are negative consequences for every bad decision we make – certainly infidelity qualifies as a bad decision! The choices we make determine, to a large extent, our happiness or our unhappiness, because we have to live with the consequences of our choices. That is not to say we have to make perfect choices all of the time—it simply is not possible. However, it is possible to make good choices we can live with and grow from. And just one person having the courage to make the right choice can influence many others to also choose wisely. So avoid those sleepless nights and needless tears by thinking before you act.
CATHOLIC SERVICES Daily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) Chapel Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) Chapel The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sunday- Mass 9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY 10 a.m. - WS Traditional Service - With Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. - AB Evangelical Protestant Service - With Children’s Church
Officer needed for JROTC funding program
Looking for a qualified military officer (retired or active) JROTC instructor with the ability to interact and communicate with JROTC officers in a professional manner. This person must also have the ability to be persuasive while encouraging a JROTC funding program for the JROTC schools. This program rewards JROTC schools with funding and scholarships. Knowledge of JROTC programs and understanding the duties of cadets enrolled in the JROTC program are must.
Position is based on commission. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to make a difference in JROTC school funding while also assisting in cadets earning literacy scholarships, cash and prizes.
Interested applicants contact: David/TeamAidJrotc 843.209.4701
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Kickball Tournament Raises SAPR Awareness
By MC2 Jason Pastrick Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Service members stationed at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., held the fourth bi-annual Sexual Assault Prevention and Response kickball tournament April 11, 2015 at Locklear Park in Goose Creek to highlight April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Thirty-five teams with 420 participants competed in the bracketed matchup to raise awareness and increase discussions about sexual assault prevention. "Sexual assault prevention and awareness is so important not only in April but throughout the year because we all have a duty to help eliminate this horrific crime that impacts all of us," said Tiffany Mizzell, JB Charleston Weapons Station Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. "By raising awareness we hope that individuals who feel silenced will be encouraged to share their story, so we can help them in the healing process." Commands at JB Charleston are scheduled to hold several SAAPM events throughout April, including a volleyball tournament, dodge ball tournament, color run, information booths, a clothing drive with proceeds benefiting Medical University of South Carolina and t-shirt sales with proceeds benefiting People Against Rape. "[Sexual assault] is such an important topic, and these events are really a fantastic way to get people talking about a topic that may be difficult for some to approach otherwise," said Master Chief Electronics Technician Ronald Nagy, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command command master chief.
In addition to focusing needed attention on sexual assault, service members appreciate SAAPM as a way to bond with their chain of command outside of their normal classroom or work center environment. New recruits get a chance to team up with chiefs and officers reaching for a common goal. "Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month gives us all the opportunity to be educated in sexual assault awareness and be unified in our support of survivors" said Mizzell. "It was really fun seeing our seniors outside the role we normally see them in," said Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Aaron Nuttle, NNPTC Student. "We got to play with the NNPTC CMC which was really fun; it's just really cool to see everyone outside of the schoolhouse - to see them as real people." Twelve SAPR staff and Command Victim Advocates volunteered during the event by selling SAPR merchandise, coordinating teams and manning information tables where service members were able to ask questions in a casual setting. "It's important that everyone sees our faces - to know that we're here and what we look like," said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Amanda Abrams, SAPR VA. "It shows how committed their command is, how committed their installation is and, especially, how committed their peers are to reducing the number of sexual assaults among us." For more information regarding the SAPR program or to find out how you can help fight sexual assault, contact the Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station 24-hour SAPR hotline at 843-478-8615 or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ SAPRJBCWS.
U.S. Navy photos / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command staff member Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate Brett Baldwin kicks the ceremonial first pitch thrown by NNPTC Command Master Chief Ronald Nagy at the 2015 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month kickball tournament April 11, 2015 held at Locklear Park on Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station. More than 400 service members gathered to discuss and raise awareness of sexual assault.
Joint Base Charleston Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team members pose with the 2015 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month kickball tournament champions at Locklear Park on Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, April 11, 2015.
JB Charleston Fire Department earns accreditation
Glenn Easterby, Joint Base Charleston deputy fire chief; Greg Russell, JB Charleston assistant fire chief; Chief Master Sgt. David Rose, JB Charleston fire chief; Steve Westermann, Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc., chairman; James Copeland, JB Charleston deputy fire chief; and Jim Podolski, Air Force fire chief, pose with the plaque the JB Charleston Fire Department earned when the Commission on Fire Accreditation International panel approved their accreditation at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center near Orlando, Fla., March 15, 2015.
“…if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.”
All military services, active duty, Guard, Reserves, prior service and veterans.
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TTC wants you. Attend the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workshop and learn about opportunities for you at TTC. • Available programs of study • Programs available for veterans at TTC • Applying for financial aid Admission application fees waived for attendees. Refreshments provided.
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Events
All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register at https://booknow.appointmentplus.com/6yqzqrn0/
April 20-24 / Operation - Employment (OPR EMPL): These hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market. Classes ranging from career research and resume writing to salary negotiation, interviewing, education & scholarships, job fairs, job search, federal employment, dressing for
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success, and social networking/reputation management are available. Call to schedule yourself for the specific classes you need. April 22 / A “Good Credit—I Want That!” webinar will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. April 24 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend. April 29 / A “PCS: Moving Made Easy” workshop will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly. / MANDATORY TAP Pre-separation Briefings will be provided for separatees and Retirees from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.
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/ SPECIAL EVENT; Ray Semko, The D*I*C*E Man and Mr. Joseph Butta Jr.: Join us at the Air Base Theater April 27, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.ms as Air Mobility Command is providing two expert
speakers, Ray Semko D*I*C*E Man and Joseph Butta Jr., to discuss world security and issues related to the Middle East. All personnel are encouraged to attend this very important event. These presentation can help Joint Base Charleston personnel gain knowledge about some of the things impacting the world today. / Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume! Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR). / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 0730-1630 MF, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / The Airman & Family Readiness Center's Discovery Room's open hours of operation have changed to 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Air Base and Weapons Station libraries for their afterhours needs.
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Events
All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480 or just register at https://booknow.appointmentplus.com/6yqzqrn0/
April 20 / Home Selling: 2:30 - 4 p.m. Are you selling your home soon? Selling a home can be difficult, let us help. Join this workshop to gain the tools you may need to successfully sell your property. April 22 / Military Spouse 101: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spouses, welcome to the military. Being a military spouse can be a challenging adventure.
Join the Military Spouse 101 class and meet other military spouses. You will learn military culture such as acronyms, ranks, chain of command, core values and how to adjust to the military lifestyle. April 23 / Smooth Move: 9 a.m. - noon. Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. April 30 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 0800-0930, the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10001300 a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. / Naval Health Clinic Charleston will be closed to patients April 30, 2015. The clinic will be open to staff only, so that NHCC employees can attend job training. NHCC will reopen to patients during normal business hours May 1, 2015.
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/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all
Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 0730-1630 MF, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities. / VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees receive information on disability benefits and medical records review. / Movie Nights at LIBERTY - Enjoy a LIBERTY movie night the second and fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm in the Liberty Game Room. We provide the food and drinks and feature some oldie (but goodie) movies and some new in-theaters-now movies! Check out which movies we will be playing on the Liberty Calendar posted in the Liberty Lounge! This event is free and geared toward unaccompanied Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 and geo-bachelors; CAC is required for sign-up. For more information call 2963942 or Facebook at Liberty NWS.
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