04-20-2012 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston

Patriot

Vol. 3, No. 16

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

Friday, April 20, 2012

Helping hands at the CDC

Petty Officer 3rd Class Steven Swan helps build sand castles with a group of toddlers at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station April 11.

Swan, a Machinist’s Mate from Rockmart, Ga., works at the CDC while he waits on his next set of orders.

U.S. Navy photo / Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson

JB Charleston welcomes new deputy commander

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United States Navy Capt. Thomas Bailey, a native of Salem, Ore., assumed command of Naval Support Activity Charleston and the position of Joint Base Charleston deputy commander from Capt. Ralph Ward April 10.

"I've really enjoyed serving at Joint Base Charleston for this final tour,” said Ward. “I'm also pleased to turn over command to Capt. Bailey, a longtime friend and fellow submariner.”

Ward retired April 13 after 30 years of service.

“I’ve had the chance to serve with Captain Ward more than once and in more than one country,” said Bailey. “I’ve always looked up to him as a mentor, and to follow in your mentor’s footsteps is humbling and exciting at the same time.”

Bailey is no stranger to JB Charleston. He served as the commanding officer of Naval Nuclear Power Training Command from Sept.

2007 to Jan. 2012.

“Serving here as a tenant unit commander and now as the base deputy commander, I will have both perspectives, which will help me to approach any issues or constraints with the understanding of both sides,” said Bailey.

Being both commander of NSA Charleston and JB Charleston deputy commander leaves

Bailey wearing two hats.

“As NSA commander, I provide administrative, legal and disciplinary support for the Navy personnel attached to Joint Base Charleston,” said Bailey.

Just as any senior ranking service member or commander, Bailey expects the very best from his troops.

“I expect our people, both military and civilian, to come to work every day and feel a sense of pride knowing they have the honor and enormous responsibility, of serving the people of this country,” said Bailey. “I want them to realize what they do is very important no matter how junior or senior they are.”

Bailey stressed the importance of performing at one’s fullest.

“If we don’t perform to the best of our abilities we won’t realize the full potential of this base,” said Bailey.

Even though Bailey has not worked closely with the Air Force in the past, as the new JB Charleston deputy commander he has had the opportunity to see the Airmen in action.

“I’ve been impressed by how the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen work as a team here,” said Bailey.

Bailey went on to explain how the service members here have taken the time to learn one another’s heritage and to understand their counterparts culture.

“They respect one another,” said Bailey. “As

they work closely together they are not just learning one another’s heritage, they are creating a joint culture as well.”

Bailey chose to join the Navy because his father served as a Sailor in the Korean War and his grandfather was a Marine.

“I attended the Naval Academy because I thought it was a great educational opportunity and the best way for me to serve my country,” said Bailey. “I figured I would do my service and then find my true passion in life, but I haven’t found anything else I would enjoy more than what the Navy allows me to do. I still feel fortunate and honored every time I put on my uniform.”

Graduating from the Naval Academy in 1983, Bailey has been on active duty for more than 25 years and has served in several different positions in the Navy throughout his career.

“Whether it was being the commander of a fast attack submarine or a commander of the Nuclear Power Training Command overseeing 10,000 future nuclear operators or now as the commander of the NSA and deputy commander of Joint Base Charleston, what I’ve enjoyed most about my service is the people I’ve met or led,” said Bailey. “No other organization can bring individuals from all sorts of backgrounds from all over the world and have them work together as well as the military does. That is definitely one of the reasons why I have stayed in so long.”

Capt. Ward retires after 30 years

Capt. Ralph Ward is rendered honors as he is piped ashore after his retirement ceremony held at the RedBank Club At Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station April 13. Ward retired after 30 years of service.

His last assignment was as Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Naval Support Activity Charleston commanding officer.

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The Patriot • April 20, 2012

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COMMENTARY

Commentary by Cmdr. C. B. Bryant Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston commander

2012 marks the 70th anniversary of two pivotal actions of World War II - Doolittle's Raid and the Battle of Midway. As we continue to build joint relationships and communications between our local bases, I thought it would be germane to look back and pay tribute to past historical joint success; success that would ultimately usher in the 20th century American way of war - superior firepower, mobility and technological ingenuity.

In the photograph with this article, Lt. Col. James Doolittle (left front) and Capt. Marc Mitscher, USS Hornet (CV-8) commanding officer, posed with a 500-pound bomb and United States Army Air Forces aircrew during ceremonies on Hornet's flight deck while U.S. Navy Task Force 16 sailed west towards Japan, April 17, 1942. The raiding force's mission was to answer a directive issued by President Franklin Roosevelt shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, that U.S. forces must attack the Japanese mainland as soon as practicable. On the morning of April 18, 16 modified B-25B bombers lifted off the pitching deck of Hornet and into near-gale force winds en-route to Tokyo. President Roosevelt's directive would be satisfied and the Japanese would suffer the initial vengeance of a determined American foe.

Having yielded the advance air bases of the Philippines to earlier Japanese conquest, an attack against Japan's homeland would need to emanate from the sea; specifically, from the decks of the highly maneuverable carrier fleet. Unfortunately, the short range carrier-based aircraft required a launch point well inside enemy defensive capabilities. A demand signal was sent and answered by the U.S. Army Air Force and the capable B-25B "Mitchell" bomber. Chosen for its size, endurance and payload, the B-25B offered the best option to reach Japan without placing the valuable carrier fleet at risk of land-based aircraft. The initial plan

was to ferry the bombers to within 400 nautical miles of the Japanese mainland, giving the aircrews enough fuel to deliver their ordnance and safely reach landing sites in China. After sighting a Japanese picket ship, the bombers were forced to launch early - from more than 650 nautical miles. Then Vice Adm. William "Bull" Halsey, embarked in USS Enterprise (CV-6) and in command of the task force, later recounted the exploit as "one of the most courageous deeds in military history."

U.S. Army and Navy leaders had championed the raid U.S. Navy photo as an opportunity to boost Lt. Col. James Doolittle and Capt. Marc Mitscher pose with United States American morale while strikArmy Air Force crewmembers aboard USS Hornet (CV-8), April 1942. ing a disheartening blow against the enemy. The maryear of fleet service she was fatally wounded by riage of ingenuity, technology and joint planning enemy dive bombers and subsequently sunk by allowed the two services to leverage their organic Japanese forces Oct. 27, 1942. Like the 16 Army capabilities to accomplish the objective. This darAir Force bombers that launched from her decks ing tactical action produced operational and and claimed glory over the skies of Japan, Hornet strategic level military and psychological effects.

Beyond lifting American spirits, this joint endeav- proved to be an expendable asset in the growing arsenal of democracy. or ably brought the war to Japan and forced her As we move forward embracing the ingenuity, military commanders into consolidating behind an technology and joint planning effort that is Joint ill-conceived strategic plan that ultimately led to Base Charleston, I highly recommend we all the decisive battle at Midway. American success pause to celebrate our past accomplishments - and came with a price tag that included the loss of all recognize that the Air Force/Navy team has been 16 aircraft, nine of the 80 Raiders and the working together successfully for more than seven Japanese reprisal against Chinese villages that decades! Additionally, whether you plan to join aided the downed aircrews.

Doolittle's five remaining "Tokyo Raiders" at Commissioned in Oct. 1941, USS Hornet was Wright-Patterson Air Force Base this April, or celnot only instrumental in delivering Doolittle's ebrate the Battle of Midway at Patriot's Point in Raiders and the first offensive blow to the June, I encourage you to build a bridge to our rich Japanese mainland, she was also vital in forcing Japan to the strategic blunder at Midway, less than military heritage - and commemorate historical joint success that has given us today's freedoms. two months later. Unfortunately, after one short

Chief's perspective: Now is the time for bold leadership Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. James Roy Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force

WASHINGTON – Enlisted Airmen, A week ago I sent an email message titled Leadership vs. Policy to Command Chiefs and Career Field Managers. You may have seen that message, or parts of it, but I'd like to take the opportunity to address it with you directly.

The theme of the message was that too much arbitrary guidance could prove to be counterproductive. As supervisors, the more leverage we have to deal with situations on a case-by-case basis, the better.

Junior Enlisted Airmen Young Airmen are our most precious resource.

We spend millions of dollars recruiting, training, and equipping them to execute the tactical parts of the mission, and they never let us down.

We owe Junior Enlisted Airmen the proper training, education and experiences it takes to develop them into leaders in their field. We owe it to them to explain what is expected of them, and to follow up with how they are meeting our expectations. We owe them the mentorship and guidance they need to succeed, and they should be expected to do everything they can to meet the high standard set by the supervisor.

NCOs What our Junior Enlisted Airmen learn about leadership and mentorship will shape how they eventually supervise. Therefore, first-line supervisors have an incredible responsibility. NCOs should set young Airmen up for success by outlining specifically how to earn their highest rating.

Following that, mentoring and additional feedback should address specific shortfalls and how to overcome them.

We are growing leaders, not judging Airmen on their ability to get it right on their own. As a supervisor, you should do all you can to help your Airmen succeed. When used properly, the formal feedback process is a good foundation for making this happen.

Senior NCOs Our most senior enlisted Airmen have a tremendous amount of impact on this process.

SNCOs should hold their NCOs and Senior Airmen accountable for conducting required feedback sessions, and support their fair ratings.

SNCOs should understand that a 4 is not a bad rating, and that some Airmen will earn that rating in a given period. Rating an Airman fairly will not hurt their career; it should help them grow.

Commanders In addition to the email message I sent to Chiefs, I sent a similar message to MAJCOM

commanders, asking them to pass it down to their commanders. Because most of our reports are signed by a commander, I felt it was important that they understand where we're coming from.

Commanders are the key and final component of this process, and their support for fair and accurate ratings is critical.

Bold Leadership Some have suggested we set some arbitrary quota for the number of 5 ratings allowed in a given shop. They claim that would make things easier.

I'm not interested in doing what's easy; I'm interested in doing what's right. Implementing a quota would strip first-line supervisors of the leverage they need to grow tomorrow's enlisted leaders.

We don't need quotas. Instead, we need bold leaders to set high standards and help Airmen achieve them. We need bold leaders to confront those Airmen who don't meet standards and document that feedback. We need those bold leaders to rate each individual fairly and accurately, and that isn't easy. They will need the support of SNCOs and commanders to make it work.

It takes bold leadership on everyone's part to develop Airmen.

Now is the time to do everything you can at your level to make this happen.

Jointness: The synergy of many

Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Robert Carter 62nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation manager

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – We've all heard or lived through a merger of one kind or another; consolidating like, same or similar capabilities to capitalize on economy of scale.

In the military, its things like base communications support, orderly room consolidation and even households. But who would have ever thought about combining bases? Joint Base Lewis-McChord is about 18 months old and much has been accomplished, but we cannot stop here.

Who would have ever thought we would be merging bases, especially from two different services, thus "jointness." The uniting of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base in early 2010 brought together the oldest and youngest armed services into one installation, creating JBLM. With this union brought a lot of behind the scenes meetings, working groups, spreadsheets, status updates and a plethora of organizational diagrams. These worked towards the Full Operational Capability date we realized on Oct. 1, 2010.

Although, we did not break new ground with JBLM. There are 11 other joint bases in the Department of Defense that have endured these tasks and overcome the "merger fear" and creating new super-bases.

Those of us who have spent a tour or more in a Joint Command can

appreciate the "flavor" the joint team effort provides to the fight.

Although initially a small learning curve to overcome, working alongside our brothers and sisters in arms, our sister services, has many great benefits such as learning new ways of doing business, an ability to look at a process, procedure, plan or operation from another perspective and ultimately a view of the bigger picture.

Additionally, events such as the U.S. Army's Sergeants Time, and the U.S. Navy's Chief's Mess are just a couple of noncommissioned officer events in our sister services' cultures from which we can learn and grow by observation, interaction and participation in these gatherings.

We already fly, fight and win our nation's wars alongside our sister services.

We participate and attend events such as air shows and Fleet Weeks with our sister services, but we always seem to share a defined line, or fence, between our installations that creates a defined line of demarcation between us and them.

As we mature as a joint base, we'll continue to sort out issues and support being part of a DoD event changing process that created a larger, stronger military installation. We did not make Soldiers into Airmen, nor Airmen into Soldiers. We retained our core service cultures and will continue to grow within our respective branch of service as the military professionals we are.

If you have not embraced the joint team concept, don't worry, it's already embraced you.

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Picnic time!

There will be a Joint Base Charleston Appreciation Picnic May 4 and 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Air base picnic grounds. Come enjoy free food, live entertainment, kids zone and vendors.

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

Let your voice be heard – forum slated for April 25

Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base will host a Caring for People Forum April 25.

The forum provides the opportunity for local military and associated personnel to provide ideas on policy items that could be changed or a quality of life service that could be improved either at JB Charleston or in the Air Force.

The forum is open to military members (officer, enlisted,

married, single, with or without children), Department of Defense civilians, spouses and teenagers (13 years and older).

The forum is an all-day event and consists of multiple working group sessions covering eight topics. Participants will engage in a small group discussion to determine the top issues and concerns of a selected topic. At the end of the day's discussions, the forum will review all submitted issues to vote on the Top 10 Caring for People issue that will be forwarded to Air Mobility Command for consideration.

Discussion topics include: single Airman/Sailor support, deployment and family support, school support, teen support, Exceptional Family Member Program support, spouse communication, housing and health and wellness.

If you are interested in attending the forum, contact, Senior Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin at 963-5476 or Master Sgt. Ricky Smith at 963-4410.

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Events

April 20 / Dormitory CAF Competition: The JB CHS Dormitory will hold their quarterly CAF Competition April 20 at 2:30 p.m. Competition consists of an intense game of tug-o-war followed by an exhilarating push-up/sit-up max out! The competition will take place at the dormitory campus at the basketball and volleyball court area next to the DFAC. Come out and show your support for you squadron's dormitory residents. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Shane Minnick at 296-3049.

April 22 / Hell and Back Again: The Community Cinema Charleston and the Greater Park Circle Film Society present a free public screening of "Hell and Back Again," an Academy Award nominee for best documentary, April 22 at 4 p.m. at the Old North Charleston Picture House, 4820 Jenkins Ave. There will be a discussion following the film with Maj. Joe Lysaght, deputy director of Veterans Affairs for Charleston County.

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

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

April 24 / Heart Link Charleston Spouse Orientation to The USAF: Military Spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, benefits and services, April 24 from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Childcare issues will be addressed at time of registration. To sign up, call 963-4406. / Parents Under Construction: This workshop will emphasize remediation and restoration for the school-aged child and establishing a healthy relationship with teenagers, April 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

April 25 / Smooth Move: Learn from the experts how to PCS smoothly, April 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To sign up, call 963-4406.

April 26 / First Time Homebuyer Workshop: Learn whether you are ready to purchase, what to look for before you purchase, whether to use a realtor and what banks look for when qualifying you for home ownership, April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Barbara Lang at 963-5448. / Exceptional Family Member Program Support Group: Support group for families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, April 26 from

BASE BRIEFS 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Okereta (Reta) Mills at 963-4411. / Making A Good Marriage Better: Learn how temperament impacts a healthy marriage, to define a healthy marriage and maintain it by developing communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Couples only; no children please. Light snacks will be provided. Call 963-4406 to sign-up. / Joint Base Charleston Job Fair: All military members and DoD civilians and their dependents with CAC and military ID cards are eligible to participate, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Charleston Club.

Fleet and Family Services and Airman and Family Readiness Centers are hosting this event in support of those individuals who will be separating by April 30 due to reduction in force and transitioning military. For more information, call Linda Saylor Lankosz, 9635782 or email linda.lankosz@us.af.mil.

April 27 / 437th OSS Golf Tournament: The 437th Operations Support Squadron Golf Tournament is April 27 at the Wrenwoods Golf Course. Captain's Choice, Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Contact Master Sgt. Brady Durr at 963-8600 or email brady.durr@us.af.mil or contact Staff Sgt. Adrienne Forth at 963-5300 or email Adrienne.forth@us.af.mil / Retirement Ceremony for Kathy Perry: The Airman & Family Readiness Center will hold a retirement ceremony for Kathy Perry, Joint Base Charleston Casualty representative, April 27 at 3 p.m. at the JB Charleston - Air Base Chapel Annex. Please respond to Kaitlyn Zito at 963-8873 or email Kaitlyn.Zito@us.af.mil. / VA Workshop For Disability Compensation Claims: A VA representative covers the entire claims process, what it takes to file disability claims and helps members begin the initial stages of the filing process, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members must sign-up at the medical records section at the onbase clinic no later than Monday prior to the workshop. For further information, contact George Ferguson at 963-5187. / VA One-On-One Disability Claims Assistance: VA rep assists members one-on-one with claims form entries for disability claims, April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information, contact George Ferguson at 963-5187.

April 28 / Initial Key Spouse Training: This event is for newly appointed Key Spouses, April 28 from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kaitlyn Zito at 963-8873.

May 8 / Federal Employee of the Year luncheon: The Federal Employee of the Year Awards luncheon, hosted by the Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston Area will be held May 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the RedBank Club. Everyone is welcome to support the 628th Air Base Wing civilian nominees. For more information, contact George McDowell at 963-5518.

May 18 / National Transportation Week Golf Tournament: The 437th Aerial Port Squadron is hosting a four-player, Captains Choice golf tournament May 18 at 10 a.m., at the Wrenwoods Golf Course. For more information contact master Sgt. Wimmer at 963-4898, Master Sgt. Burkhart at 963-7144 or Lt. Hayes at 963-3071.

Events

April 22 / Hell and Back Again: The Community Cinema Charleston and the Greater Park Circle Film Society present a free public screening of "Hell and Back Again," an Academy Award nominee for best documentary, April 22 at 4 p.m. at the Old North Charleston Picture House, 4820 Jenkins Ave. There will be a discussion following the film with Maj. Joe Lysaght, deputy director of Veterans Affairs for Charleston County.

April 23 / Interviewing and Job Search Strategies: Job Search Strategies includes information on launching a job search, career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, federal employment information, conducting self-assessments, goal setting and vocational tests. It provides a variety of services to assist the transitioning military spouse, including libraries, computer tutorial programs and employment opportunities within the local community. The next workshop is April 23 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call the FFSC at 764-7480. / Job Fair Etiquette: Learn tips so you can impress potential employers, April 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 to register.

April 24 / Basic Resume & Cover Letter: Learn how to write a resume and a cover letter that will land interviews, April 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 to register. / Military Spouse 101: Join us for this fun, fastpaced orientation to the military lifestyle, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 to register. / Your Permanent Record: All About Your Credit Report: The most important financial class you will ever have. The next workshop is April from 2 to 3 p.m. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 to register. / Parents Under Construction: This workshop will emphasize remediation and restoration for the school-aged child and establishing a healthy relationship with teenagers, April 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

April 26 / Smooth Move: This workshop addresses moverelated topics such as who pays what for your move, how to ship your personal property and what the sponsorship program is. The next class is April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the FFSC at 764-7480. / Joint Base Charleston Job Fair: With many employers looking to hire retired or separating military personnel and their families, this is the place to find your second great career, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charleston Club at JB Charleston - Air Base. Open only to CAC/Dependent ID holders. For

more information, call the FFSC at 764-7480.

April 27 / 112th Submarine Birthday Ball: Rear Adm. Joseph Tofalo, Commander, Submarine Group 10 will be the guest speaker at the 112th Submarine Birthday Ball onboard USS Yorktown April 27.

Cocktails start at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7 p.m. Contact Chief Petty Officer Opie at 574-8187 or 574-8193 for more information or go to www.charlestonssubball.org May 8 / Federal Employee of the Year luncheon: The Federal Employee of the Year Awards luncheon, hosted by the Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston Area will be held May 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the RedBank Club. Everyone is welcome to support the 628th Air Base Wing civilian nominees.

For more information, contact George McDowell at 963-5518.

Special Announcements

/ LEAN Awareness Class: Learn how to create a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and learn proven techniques and methods to eliminate waste in processes. The Lean Awareness Class is held every Tuesday in Bldg. 16,000, Mission Support Group Conference Room from 8 to 11 a.m. Call George McDowell at 469-8378 for more information. / Coupon Exchange: The FFSC has a coupon exchange station in Bldg. 755 and is open to all military and family members. Bring in unused coupons between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for your family.

Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. / Stepping Stones Pre-school Story Time: Parents and pre-school children learn together through stories, songs, arts & crafts and play time with the "Stepping Stones" Pre-school Story Time program at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Branch Library. Children must be pre-school age and accompanied by a parent or guardian. This free program is every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. To register call 764-7900. / Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party?

Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability.

Free movies at Cinema I at JB Charleston – Weapons Station

Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times.

Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. / Hugo: April 20, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG / Hugo: April 21, 5 p.m., Rated PG / Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: April 21, 7:30 p.m., Rated R / Hugo: April 22, 2 p.m., Rated PG

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Tanya Maisonet places an oxygen tube on Senior Airman Chaley Dyer as she prepares for a wisdom tooth extraction at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 11. Before a wisdom tooth extraction, the dentist gives the patient a local anesthetic which numbs the area where the tooth will be removed or general anesthetic which makes the patient sleep through the procedure. Maisonet is from the 628th Medical Group and Dyer is from the 628th Security Forces Squadron.

Capt. Aaron Cohenour prepares for a wisdom tooth extraction at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 11. Cohenour is a dentist from the 628th Medical Group.

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Capt. Aaron Cohenour, with help from dental assistant Tanya Maisonet, performs a wisdom tooth extraction on Senior Airman Chaley Dyer at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 11. Cohenour and Maisonet are from the 628th Medical Group and Dyer is from the 628th Security Forces Squadron.

Capt. Aaron Cohenour and dental assistant Tanya Maisonet prepare for a wisdom tooth extraction at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 11. Cohenour and Maisonet are from the 628th Medical Group and Dyer is from the 628th Security Forces Squadron.

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Weapons Station increases sexual assault awareness through humor Story and photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Sailors assigned to Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station increased their sexual assault awareness skills in an unusual way April 18. By utilizing humor about this serious subject, as well as active participation by Sailors during an improvisational show, personnel now have the training to help prevent, identify and intervene against sexual assaults.

Hosted by Catharsis Productions, 'Sex Signals' is spreading like a wildfire throughout the military with their new spin on raising awareness on sexual assault .

The program provides insight, education and takes a provocative look into issues of sexual assault. By blending a unique combination of improvisation, humor and audience participation, service members will be empowered with knowledge to help prevent assaults from happening.

"This show is a very unconventional, but is a brilliant way of showing Sailors what sexual assault is," said Tiffany Mizzel, JB Charleston - Weapons Station Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. "I was really impressed with how they got all the Sailors to interact with them and ask questions. I think this show cleared up some people's confusion about situations that may lead to a sexual assault.

"Their message was loud and clear about what sexual assault is, how it can be prevented and how we can help each other by understanding what we are seeing and how to intervene if need be," Mizzel said.

The overall theme of the show stressed the importance of consent, making sure that Sailors understood that a 'yes' could still turn into a 'no'.

listen to and understand," said Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Bascara assigned to Naval Support Activity Charleston at JB Charleston - Weapons Station. "It brought a very realistic light to what we have already been taught, but in a much more relatable way."

Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Thurman, a Yeoman assigned to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, felt that the 'Sex Signals' training was 100 percent on the right track to help reach out to the junior ranks.

"This was really great," Thurman said after the show. "I think people will pay more attention to this type of training, especially with all the humor they have managed to add in.

It is very up-to-date and that is what is going to get the younger generation to really pay attention, relate better and understand it."

Sexual assault prevention and response is an essential element of today's military, making it each and every service member's responsibility to report and/or intervene when a situation seems out of hand. Navy and Air Force personnel receive training year-round about sexual assault awareness with the goal to aggressively prevent assaults and supSailors participate during the ‘Sex Signals’ show at the Redbank port victims.

Club at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station April 18. The "Sexual assault is a serious issue which no one should program uses humor, improvisation and audience participation take lightly," said Petty Officer 1st Class Jinnett Santos, a to put a new spin on the issue of sexual assault. culinary specialist at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station Galley. "This show was genius, very in-depth with a lot of The show also re-enacted a scene that placed emphasis on good information that needed to be talked about. They made bystander intervention. During the scene, the actors asked the subject light but there was a serious note throughout the Sailors to participate by holding up a 'stop' sign during the skit plays with a very clear message - no means no and watch out when they felt the situation had gone too far. for each other, whether that's a shipmate, friend or spouse. It "I felt that the comedy definitely made the subject easier to is important that we take care of each other."

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Autism speaks at JB Charleston The Patriot • April 20, 2012

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Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Dennis Sloan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

What many individuals consider routine or ordinary tasks can be very difficult for some. Social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication as well as repetitive behavior are just a few things individuals diagnosed with autism struggle with everyday.

Autism is a general term for a group of complex disorders that affects behavioral development. Each individual with autism is unique. Many of those with autism have exceptional abilities in visual skills, music and academic skills. About 40 percent have average to above average intellectual abilities.

With April being the month of Autism Awareness, Reta Mills, Airman and Family Readiness Center Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator, is promoting a national campaign called "Light it up Blue" here at Joint Base Charleston.

The idea of the campaign is to have community members illuminate their front porches with blue lights to help bring awareness to autism throughout the month of April.

One of every 88 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism, nearly double the number of children diagnosed since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began tracking the disorder - autism can now officially be declared an epidemic in the U.S. "The number of families within the military having children diagnosed with autism is on the rise," said Mills. "We have programs for these families and their children such as the EFMP." The EFMP program provides support to military family members who have children with special needs, not just autism. An exceptional family member is defined as a person with any physical, emotional, developmental, educational or psychological condition that meets the Department of Defense criteria.

"Autism is one of the top three reasons military families are enrolled in the EFMP program," said Mills.

Two families that deal with autism on a daily basis here are the Hoffman's and Sole's.

The Hoffman's three-year-old son Hunter, was recently diagnosed with autism.

"We noticed something was wrong with Hunter because he didn't talk, but rather hummed and would never make eye contact," said Tricia Hoffman, wife of Staff Sgt. Justin Hoffman, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, 437th Airlift Wing. "At first we thought he was deaf, because when he was evaluated at age two, the doctor said he was behind with speech."

The Hoffman's took Hunter to several doctors and finally enrolled him in speech therapy.

"The speech therapist worked with Hunter for weeks with little to no progress," said Mrs. Hoffman. "She sat down with me and told me she had all the tools to help Hunter with speech, but there was something holding him back."

The therapist hinted to the fact that Hunter may have autism. Their son was then evaluated for autism and was diagnosed with moderate to severe classical autism.

The Sole family received the news of their six-year-old son Carl, having autism while they were at Royal Air Base Lakenheath, England, and had it reconfirmed here.

"As a baby, Carl didn't cry and we often found him staring at something, but not really looking at anything," said Sarah Sole, wife of Tech. Sgt. Carl Sole, 628th Security Forces Squadron flight chief. "We later found out his staring spells were focal seizures."

The Sole family has one daughter and two sons. All three are enrolled in the base EFMP program. Their oldest child eight-year-old Xander, has Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder as well as multiple learning disabilities. Carl has Autism Spectrum Disorder in addition to epilepsy, cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities as a result of periventricular leukomalacia. The Soles youngest child Phillip has speech and fine motor delays.

"The EFMP program has helped us immensely in making sure my family's needs are met and that the base we are at can provide us with the appropriate services," said Mrs. Sole.

Three-year-old Hunter, son of Tricia and Staff Sgt. Justin Hoffman, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, 437th Airlift Wing, plays basketball at a Joint Base Charleston –Air Base park April 14. Hunter is very coordinated for his age group and enjoys watching and playing hockey. Hunter was recently diagnosed with moderate to severe classical autism. He attends Applied Behavior Analysis therapy at school to counteract the symptoms of the disease.

Three-year-old Hunter, son of Tricia and Staff Sgt. Justin Hoffman, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, 437th Airlift Wing, heads to the basketball courts at a Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Park with his younger brother Cage not too far behind April 14. Hunter was recently diagnosed with moderate to severe classical autism and receives Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to help counteract the symptoms of the disease. He enjoys playing sports, especially hockey.

Since there is currently no cure for autism, the EFMP program offers assistance for families to find programs to counteract the symptoms of the disease.

"Research has shown early detection of autism is paramount to helping the individuals cope with the symptoms of the disease," said Mills. "The newest program is Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA therapy."

ABA therapy uses specific techniques and interventions to help children with autism or other special needs succeed. Both the Hoffman's and Sole's have their child enrolled in ABA therapy.

"A therapist comes to our home six days a week for about three hours and teaches Carl words, numbers and how to put Kayleigh Norton, Applied Behavior Analysis therapist, reviews numbers with six-year-old Carl, clothes on properly," said Mrs. son of Sarah and Tech. Sgt. Carl Sole, 628th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, April 13.

Sole. "He has come a long way ABA therapy uses specific techniques and interventions to help children with autism or other special needs succeed. since the start of the therapy."

Carl recently learned his age and home address, which is a huge step, said Kayleigh Norton, ABA therapist.

While Carl receives ABA therapy at home, Hunter receives the therapy at his school.

"Hunter struggles with speaking, making eye contact and basic social skills," said Mrs. Hoffman.

Even though Hunter struggles with simple things such as speaking or social interactions, he has abilities that are very uncommon for children his age.

"Hunter is very coordinated and can retain large amounts of information," said Mrs. Hoffman. "He knows all the colors and not just red, green, blue or yellow. He knows colors like chartreuse."

Chartreuse is a color halfway between yellow and green. Hunter is also able to The Sole family has one daughter and two sons. All three are enrolled in the base determine what the combination of two Exceptional Family Member Program. Eight-year-old Xander (back row third from left) has Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder as well as multiple learning disabilcolors will make. ities. Carl has Autism Spectrum Disorder in addition to epilepsy, cerebral palsy Hunter is especially skilled with com- and intellectual disabilities as a result of periventricular leukomalacia. The Sole’s puters. youngest child Phillip (center) has speech and fine motor delays.

"He knows how to do more with a computer than I do," Mrs. Hoffman jokingly said. "His therapist especially hockey.

Even with all the programs for children with autism, a big believes he has an over active intelligence and that he will be question still weighs on the minds of parents. "What does the more intelligent than the average person."

Just like any child, Carl and Hunter have interests of their future hold for my child?"

"We are realistic in the fact that we know Carl is different own. Carl love's cars, and Hunter is interested in sports, and and will be either at home or in a group home as an adult," said Mrs. Sole. "Our hope is that he will be as self sufficient as possible and will be accepted as he grows older."

The Sole family understands that because Carl is different they have to take their child's milestones and break them into super baby steps to help him achieve the little goals.

"It took Carl three and a half years to learn how to jump" said Mrs. Sole. "When he figured it out I just screamed with excitement. Success is measured in small victories."

The Hoffman's hope for Hunter is that he can live a normal life.

"I worry that Hunter will not be understood by others, but through speaking out and telling others about Autism maybe I can help," said Mrs. Hoffman. "I can only hope people will accept him and have a little more patience, without discriminating against him."

The Hoffman's often joke about having a "Hunter" apartment, knowing that as he gets older they want him to have his freedom and independence, but still have the support of the family if he needs it.

"I just want what is best for Hunter," said Sergeant Hoffman. "I want him to have a normal life and have friends and to be happy. I want him to have the things any father would want their child to have."

The AFRC hosts monthly support group meetings the last Thursday of each month for EFMP families. The group allows parents to share their good and bad experiences in copHunter and his mother Tricia, wife of Staff Sgt. Justin Hoffman, ing and managing life with an exceptional family member.

15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, 437th Airlift Wing, give each "The support group here is very proactive," said Mrs. Sole. other a high-five after playing basketball at a Joint Base "Rather than just sitting around complaining about issues, we Charleston – Air Base park April 14. Hunter was recently diagtry to resolve them by bringing them to the right people's nosed with moderate to severe classical autism. Hunter strugattention." gles with speaking, making eye contact and basic social skills.

Families looking to join the support group or get more Even though Hunter struggles with simple things such as speaking or social interactions, he is very coordinated and can retain information about the EFMP program can contact Reta Mills at 963-4411. large amounts of information.

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Shining a light on sexual assault JB CHS NEWS

The Patriot • April 20, 2012

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

It was a Saturday night in the dead of summer; the bar was filled with people who came to dance, drink and paint the town red through the streets of Charleston, S.C. In the midst of the crowd is Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hampton, 373rd Training Squadron C-17 maintenance instructor, who is enjoying the evening with his wife and friends.

Through the sea of faces, Hampton notices one thing that doesn't seem right.

A young woman, separated from her friends, is drinking alone at the bar. Her words are slurred and her eyes are gradually rolling toward the back of her head. She seems moments away from being unconscious. At first, Hampton is alarmed the woman may have alcohol poisoning, but he became more alarmed when she was approached from the shadows by a seemingly sober individual.

"This bar was full of women," said Hampton, thinking back to that night. "However, this guy approached the one woman drinking alone because he was a predator and just like in the wild, the predator finds the weakest prey that's trailing in the back of the pack. For them, it's an easy kill."

Hampton watched as the woman lifelessly fell into the stranger as he lifted her from her bar stool. Her limbs dangled freely as the man drug her out to the parking lot.

"Her legs weren't even moving," said Hampton. "If you cannot make the decision to move your feet, you definitely cannot make the decision to leave with someone."

Hampton approached the individual in the parking lot.

"I didn't plan on fighting the guy or anything," said Hampton. "I'm not Batman. I don't wear a cape to bars and stop sex crimes. I sincerely just wanted to make sure the girl didn't need to go to the emergency room."

After stopping the individual, Hampton asked the woman if she was okay. She managed to tell Hampton she couldn't find her friends and didn't know the man she was potentially leaving with. Hampton refused to let the situation escalate any further and brought the girl safely back inside to find her friends.

"She was very intoxicated," said Hampton. "She was also someone's daughter, could be someone's wife, sister or mother and I'm confident she has an entire group of people that care about her."

"Guys generally cringe at the thought of their wife or mother being sexually assaulted," added Hampton. "For some guys, girls who are strangers are considered 'not the same.'

Overcoming that double-standard is the key to preventing sexual assault."

Unfortunately for Hampton, he carries his loved ones' scars of sexual assault everywhere he goes. His mother, brother and wife were all victims.

"Taking a few moments of my evening to shine a light on that situation may have saved her from being a sexual assault victim," said Hampton. "Nobody deserves to feel the pain of sexual assault."

Sexual assault doesn't just affect one person. It affects countless others including relatives and loved ones. Hampton copes with his pain by teaching Bystander Intervention Training, hoping to prevent future cases of sexual assault and giving victims the courage to get the counsel they may need.

"Not a month seems to pass that I'm not lighting a candle in a church in honor of someone who died," said Hampton. "My brother was only 17-years-old when he took his own life. He was bullied, assaulted and harassed throughout school. What

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most people don't know is bullying can also be considered sexual assault."

Growing up outside of Kansas City, Mo. Hampton didn't have an easy child-hood. His mother, a sexual assault victim, physically abused him and his brother for years.

"My mother never dealt with what happened to her properly," said Hampton. "In those days, she didn't have anybody to counsel her through the experience. It changed her and as a result, she took all her anger of men out on her children, especially me."

"My childhood can never be recovered," Hampton added.

"All I can do is turn the negatives into positives. My wife is another sexual assault survivor, however, through the proper counseling and simply having someone to talk to, the crime against her didn't steal her spirit."

Hampton has the unique outlook of experiencing the affects of sexual assault from a victim that bottled up her pain and a victim that got counseling. Today, his wife is a warrior against sexual assault, volunteering her time to counsel victims in the Charleston area.

When Hampton began teaching BIT, dealing with his past was almost too painful to relive. After speaking with Airmen about the dangers of sexual assault, re-opening the wounds left Hampton in tears and questioning his ability to continue teaching the class.

"After my first class," said Hampton. "I broke down in my truck. I didn't know how to find the strength to relive those pains.

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"Asking myself those questions will never give me clarity," added Hampton. "The only way to get that is not refusing to bottle-up my pain, but presenting it and exposing it to Airmen.

It's my life experiences and the life experiences of my family that fuels my resilience to overcome the past and hopefully, help someone in the future not go down the same road I was forced down. If I get through to just one Airman, then it was all worth it."

As a BIT instructor, Hampton encourages Airman to stand up against sexual assault. The mandatory class is intended to help Airman know when and how to intervene in questionable, intimidating or even explicitly dangerous situations.

It wasn't until a young service member approached him after one of the classes that Hampton realized the impact his lectures made. The service member thanked him for sharing his story and told Hampton about how his sister was a victim of sexual assault. The training helped the service member better understand how to deal with the situation.

"After hearing my story was helping others, I knew reliving my pain is necessary in order to help others," said Hampton. "In the past, people have said they wish they could be 'strong' like me. My wish is that they never have to find out how strong they are."

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. For more information on sexual assault prevention, response or reporting procedures, or to become a victim advocate, contact your installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator.

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April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month

By Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Every 10 seconds in the United States a case of child abuse is reported, totaling approximately three million cases of child abuse each year.

Child abuse prevention month is recognized each April to increase awareness about child abuse and child neglect prevention, as well as remember those who have suffered from it.

The 628th Medical Group Family Advocacy office takes on three important roles when it comes to child abuse awareness; prevention through education, intervention in high risk situations and outreach programs in the local community.

Child abuse has many faces and recognizing signs of distress can help in preventing child abuse from happening.

"Prevention through education and awareness is the key," says Brenda Edmond, JB Charleston - Air Base Family Advocacy Outreach program manager. "A common misconception is that the Family Advocacy program only offers services to parents who are referred to us. The majority of the parenting and relationship programs we offer are beneficial to all parents and couples."

Family advocacy has offices on the Air Base and Naval Weapons Station in order to serve the needs of all Joint Base Charleston families.

Some of the classes and programs available to military families through family advocacy include anger management, couples communication, stress management, parenting classes, child and infant CPR and baby basics classes.

"Anger is often the most poorly handled emotion and therefore almost anyone could benefit from the information presented in an anger management class." says Edmond. "Stress is a risk factor associated with family violence so giving parents the tools to cope with stressors and better manage anger responses can help prevent a situation from escalating into violence."

The New Parent Support program was developed to help military families with young children adapt to parenthood and to thrive as healthy families.

"Children do not come with instructions," says Edmond.

"And we often parent the way we were parented; sometimes we learn good parenting skills and sometimes not. Our programs are designed to help parents be the best that they can be for their children."

Another program, Family Advocacy Strength- based Therapy, gives parents and couples another way to voluntarily seek preventative measures against abuse. FAST is a shortterm counseling service that aims to quickly end conflict from escalating and help couples begin to identify and more effectively address serious relationship concerns.

Recognizing the signs of abuse is critical. Air Force Instruction 40-301 requires all active- duty members and civilian employees to report any suspicion of child or spouse maltreatment to Family Advocacy or Child Protective Services.

"Some people are hesitant to report suspicions of abuse because they do not want to create conflict or possibly destroy a relationship they have with that person," says Edmond. "You have to weigh what is more important, that relationship or the well being and safety of the child or person."

Reporting anonymously is always an option, whether the report is being made to Family Advocacy or Child Protective Services. Remember, it is not the responsibility of the person reporting to prove that the abuse is happening, the reporter is merely reporting suspicion. It becomes the responsibility of Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services to conduct an assessment and make a determination based on the facts. If there is neglect or abuse, a determination will be made in the case and services and treatment will be offered to the family.

Some of the ways the Family Advocacy office is highlighting Child Abuse prevention this month is by holding a Love & Logic Parenting class every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. A Child Abuse Stroll-a-Thon takes place April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Naval Weapons Station. Family Advocacy will be also be hosting a Stewards of Children sexual abuse prevention training April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Air Base chapel. On April 27 there will be a kickball tournament at Marrington Plantation, with the theme "Kick out Sexual Violence and Child Abuse" at 12:30 p.m.

"Military families are not immune to these issues," said Lt. Col. Patrick Pohle, 628th Medical Group Mental Health Service Flight commander. "Despite holding ourselves to a higher standard, we also have to put up with a higher level of stress. Even a good strong military family can find themselves in need of some help. That is what we are here for."

For more information on classes, programs, events being held for Child Abuse Prevention Month or reporting possible abuse please call the Air Base Family Advocacy Office at 963-6972 or at the Weapons Station at 764-7435.

NMC holds change of command Marrington Elementary

Story and photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Cmdr. Charles Phillip relieved Cmdr. Marques Patton as the Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston commanding officer during a routine change of command ceremony at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, April 12.

Capt. Charles Marks, Navy Munitions Command Continental United States East Division commander was the guest speaker for the event. Marks spoke of Patton's superb performance as the NMC Unit Charleston commanding officer.

"There is a wonderful sense of community and dedication to the mission that is unique to the Lowcountry here at Unit Charleston," Marks said. "Over the past two years, Unit Charleston has been met with nothing but success. I want to thank Marquis for your forthright honesty, your drive and desire to accomplish the mission. These attributes were things that I knew I could always rely on, even when dealing with the most complex and difficult situations. I am exceedingly pleased that you will not be heading all that far away, as you and Charles swap positions, something that I expect will benefit both the Air Force and the Navy as we continue to work through the ins and outs of joint basing."

Following his remarks, Marks presented Patton with the Meritorious Service Medal. The medal citation read in part, "...over the past 24 months, Commander Patton supported 38 exercises, eight Research, Development, Test and Evaluation events and one Home Land Security.

Patton expressed his satisfaction and appreciation for his Sailors as well as the command Ombudsman, command deputy ordnance manager and many others for their support and encouragement during his two-year tour.

"Unit Charleston is one of 40 NMC units or detachments worldwide," Patton said. "We have two unique missions: Maritime pre-positioned forces and mine warfare. Since I've been here in Charleston, I found that you all [staff members] are some of the best ordnance professionals in our field and I am proud to have been your commanding officer.

"I want to thank my amazing staff for making this tour a success and I am deeply humbled by your support and dedication," Patton concluded. "I will truly miss all of you, but you won't have to go too far to look me up."

Patton will assume Phillip's position as Naval Support Activity Charleston's executive officer.

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Commander Charles Phillip, left, relieves Cmdr. Marquis Patton as the Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston commanding officer during a routine change of command ceremony at the RedBank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base April 12. Capt. Charles Marks from the Navy Munitions Command Continental United States East Division, center, presided over the ceremony. Patton is replacing Phillip as the Naval Support Activity executive officer.

Cmdr. Phillip congratulated Patton for the unit's exceptional reputation and the honor he felt in being given the opportunity to command NMC Unit Charleston.

"To the men and women of NMC Unit Charleston ... I look forward to working with each and every one of you and being a part of all that you've accomplished," Phillip said.

"Today we embark on a new chapter in the history of NMC Unit Charleston and its support to the fleet," Phillip concluded. "I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of that endeavor with the crew."

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Airdrops could play key role in eventual Afghanistan transition

Courtesy of Air Mobility Command Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – During 2011, mobility Airmen airdropped more than 80 million pounds of cargo for troops deployed throughout austere locations in Afghanistan. In the future, the Air Force expects airdrops to continue as troops move out of Afghanistan in coming years.

In March, Marine Corps Gen. John Allen, International Security Assistance Force commander in Afghanistan, said in a Department of Defense report "the starting point of analysis" for the U.S.-coalition fighting force in Afghanistan in 2013 will be the withdrawal of 23,000 surge troops after the 2012 fighting season.

Allen said after those 23,000 surge forces move out of the country, a sizable presence will remain, to include 68,000 U.S. forces, and up to 40,000 ISAF forces. So what does this mean? Planners at Air Forces Central's Air Mobility Division in Southwest Asia say the Air Force expects airdrop planning will likely be a part of that analysis since it has become one of the leading means of resupply for the troops there.

Throughout the first three months of 2012, mobility Airmen airdropped more than 12.9 million pounds of cargo for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. Col. James Ray, chief of the Air Mobility Division at the Combined Air Operations Center in Southwest Asia which manages airdrop missions, said they will fully support an Afghanistan transition.

"Simply put, we will follow General Allen's plan -- fully supporting the ISAF commander's mission objectives to the fullest extent possible," Ray said.

How the OEF airdrop capability grew Throughout more than 10 ½ years of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, hundreds of millions of pounds of cargo has been airdropped. In fact according to statistics from Air Forces Central, more than 193 million pounds of supplies were delivered by airdrop between 2007 and 2011.

In delivering those supplies, the U.S. Army, Air Mobility Command, AFCENT and Mobility Air Forces from around the globe worked together to build more and more efficient airdrop platforms. One that has received a lot of attention lately is the Joint Precision Airdrop System, or JPADS. JPADS is a high-altitude, all-weather capable, global positioning system-guided, precision airdrop system that provides increased control upon release from the aircraft. Traditional airdrops by Air Force airlifters, such as the C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III, are performed at altitudes between 400 and 1,000 feet. With JPADS, those same airlift aircraft have the potential to guide air drop bundles from as high as 25,000 feet.

Early on in precision airdrops, AMC was part of an effort to take the idea of something like JPADS and make it a reality. In November 2005, AMC instituted a JPADS "Tiger Team" that included representation from dozens of agencies at command headquarters, including the Combat Operations Division, Plans and Programs, and the Air Mobility Warfare

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Greg Biondo

Bundles of jet fuel are delivered to an undisclosed location in Afghanistan via airdrop by a C-17 Globemaster III, March 28, 2012. The C-17 is one of three aerial resupply platforms utilized by U.S. Air Forces Central's Air Mobility Division. In 2011, the AMD directed the dropping of over 58,000 bundles comprising more than 80 million pounds of critical supplies to personnel in austere combat outposts.

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By Aug. 31, 2006, the combined team -- which also included personnel from the Air Mobility Battlelab and the Air Force Weapons School -- was successful. Their work paid off when the first combat airdrop using JPADS took place over Afghanistan.

In addition to JPADS, there is also the Improved Container Delivery System that allows for improved precision by factoring in the altitude, wind speed, wind direction, terrain and other circumstances that might affect an air drop.

For example, a C-17 Globemaster III can carry up to 40 CDS bundles for a combat airdrop mission. Each of those bundles are built by U.S. Army parachute riggers who jointly work with the Air Force airlift community to have them delivered to ground troops in remote regions of Afghanistan.

Mobility aircraft that have supported the airdrop effort include C-130Hs and C-130Js as well as C-17s. These aircraft are assigned to expeditionary airlift squadrons throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to include bases in Southwest Asia as well as at Bagram and Kandahar Airfields in Afghanistan.

Supporting a transition Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in DOD news March 15 that as a "security transition" continues through 2012, and as International Security Assistance Force troops first step back from a combat role and largely drawdown from Afghanistan in 2014, planning what happens up to and after that milestone is increasingly important.

"In the discussions I just completed with President Karzai and ... other leaders, we really did focus on strategy for the future" and what needs to happen up to the end of 2014 and beyond, the secretary said in the report.

While strategy is continuously forming for a transition, mobility Airmen and the rest of the coalition team will continue to resupply troops as they have for more than a decade.

"We expect the airdrop demand to decrease as the number of boots on the ground is reduced," Ray said. "However, that will not change our mission priority. The needs of our joint and coalition partners on the ground will be met."

(Karen Parrish, American Forces Press Service; Air Forces Central Public Affairs; and Master Sgt. Scott Sturkol, AMC Public Affairs, contributed to this article.)

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"An ounce of prevention" Airmen install new fuel bladder, help protect environment

By Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, Kyrgyzstan – As an environmental protection measure, Airmen at the 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron's petroleum, oil and lubricants flight replaced an 8,700-pound fuel bladder and berm liner here March 21.

The POL flight sustains about four million gallons of jet fuel for the Transit Center and is responsible for storing, transferring and issuing the fuel efficiently and safely.

Each day, they inspect 22 jet fuel tanks, or bladders, for possible issues that could cause punctures. A berm liner designed to provide additional support lies in a containment area below the fuel tanks.

"Over time, we will have to replace these tanks for various reasons," said Master Sgt. Brian Johnson, 376th ELRS fuels operations section chief deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. "We recently replaced Tank 1."

Changing out the 1,200-pound berm liner and 7,500pound fuel tank took four days. The POL flight drained 200,000 gallons of fuel from the tank and the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron used a crane to remove it from the containment area. The 376th ECES

environmental flight then disposed of the fuel tank in accordance with Department of Defense and Federal environmental laws.

The berm liner and fuel tank bladder removal took the combined effort of the entire POL shop, 30 additional 376th ELRS Airmen and some heavy machinery operated by the 376th ECES. "The POL shop positioned the berm liner and the rest of the team unfolded it. Then, kind of like a giant bed sheet, we draped it over the containment area," said Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Hollis, 376th ELRS POL distribution supervisor deployed here from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.

The new fuel tank was then lowered into the containment area by the 376th ECES and positioned and secured by the Airmen.

"Due to the size and length of the material in this project, it couldn't have been completed without the help of our fellow Airmen," Johnson said.

During the next two days, the new fuel bladder was refilled with 200,000 gallons of jet fuel.

"Everything happened so quickly," Hollis said.

"Everyone came together to make it happen. Replacing the liner and bladder increased the environmental protection here."

U.S. Air Force courtesy photo

Members of the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal shop operate a crane to hoist a fuel bladder into place March 27, 2012, during a fuel tank and berm liner change at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The 1,200-pound berm liner and 7,500-pound fuel tank took four days to change; the 376th ECES removed the old ones from the containment area.

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By Joe Puryear Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

Understanding that a large part of the military's focus is on a fit mind and body to ensure top performance, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service values the importance of wellness.

To that end, the Exchange is feeding shoppers' minds with information. Healthy nutrition options, fitness programs, family activities and overall wellness information are all just a click away through the Exchange's "Operation Be Fit" website. Opbefit.com offers tips for all members of the family, from novice to expert.

"Providing fitness and nutritional information is just one of the many ways the Exchange strives to meet the needs of shoppers," said Joint Base Charleston Exchange's General Manager, Angela Mauras. "In addition to the myriad of online resources, the 'Be Fit' shop in the Exchange offers competitively priced athletic footwear, fitness gear, sporting goods and nutritional items all in one convenient location."

Beyond lightening the strain on the wallet, the JB Charleston Exchange is also looking out for military families' literal "bottom lines" with healthy eating options.The Exchange restaurants have a wide array of nutritional facts available for diners to review to ensure they're making healthy choices. Many even allow the substitution of a side salad or bottled water in lieu of fries or a soft drink.

Hungry shoppers looking to "fill up" at the JB Charleston Express also have wholesome snack choices as Exchange Snack Avenues offer six different fresh salad options, fruit cups and grab-pack sliced apples. The "Fresh Fruit" program delivers fresh bananas, apples, oranges, limes and lemons to Expresses as well.

"A strong mind and body are important to military members and their families," said Mauras. "The JB Charleston Exchange's healthy options are the perfect supplement for both conditioning efforts."

U.S. Air Force photo / Master Sgt. Tracy L. DeMarco.

Staff Sgt. Bradley Corbett, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels lab technician, attaches a bag pillow to a jet fuel hose April 13, 2012, at the Transit Center at Manas fuel farm, Kyrgyzstan. The 376 ELRS team replaced the fuel tank and hoses over the course of four days. The pillow helps stabilize the hose while filling the bladder with thousands of pounds of jet fuel to support onward movement and airlift operations at the Transit Center. Corbett is deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and his hometown is Corvallis, Mont.

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Two year old Paige Strickland - daughter of Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Strickland, Navy recruiter

"When he's off, I like watching him play video games."

Six year old Natalie Marquis - daughter of Petty Officer 1st Class, Nuclear Power Training Unit

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Six year old Alayna Carter daughter of Petty Officer Michael Carter, Nuclear Power Training Unit

"I like to read with him."

Three year old Kyle Weaver son of Senior Airman Kyle Weaver, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing

Interview and photos by Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

April is the Month of the Military Child and the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office went out to see what the kids had to say. This week's question was, "What is your favorite thing to do with your dad when he is off of work?"

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Come Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info, playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group "Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC" Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visit our website for playdates and more http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

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CLUES ACROSS

1. A leavened rum cake 5. A coarse file 9. Saudi people 14. 6th Jewish month 15. Greek colony founded by Xenophanes 16. Storybook elephant 17. Imperative listen 18. Maple genus 19. Am. Standard Code for Info. Interchange 20. Podiatrist’s concern 23. South African peoples 24. Cantonese dialect 25. Buckles 28. 1st day in an equestrian competition 33. Israeli dance 34. Idaho capital 35. Small cavity in rock 36. Get up 38. Baseball official 39. Strike with fear 41. Opening 42. Whittles 44. Sumac genus 45. Sextains 47. A self-centered person 49. Point midway between E and SE 50. Grad 51. Pluto’s realm 55. Shelter (Scot.)

58. Cleansing agent 59. Those considered individually 62. Blighia sapida 63. Off-Broadway theater award 64. Burrowing marine mollusk 65. Brews 66. Companion animals 67. Helicopter (inf.)

See the Answers, Page 9

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