Apr. 21 - May 4, 2017 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Vol. 8, No. 8

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

April 21, 2017

Sharing aerospace medicine best practices with Honduran counterparts U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Johann Bermudez, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine aeromedical evacuation instructor, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, talks about aerospace medicine best practices with Marcela Servellon, Honduran government, Colonial Monterrey doctor of medicine, as part of a subject matter expert exchange with members of the Honduran Air Force in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, April 4. The global health engagement brought U.S. and Honduran counterparts together to build and strengthen partner relationships.

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Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS – Five U.S. Airmen conducted a subject matter expert knowledge exchange with their Honduran counterparts to share best practices and increase partner nation capacities in aerospace medicine from April 4-6.

The three-day exchange allowed representatives from the United States and Honduran air forces to bridge gaps by sharing knowledge on flight medicine processes, logistics capabilities and shortfalls through an open dialogue between medics, doctors, aircrew and pilots to increase medical capacities.

"I'm very grateful to be here," said U.S. Air Force Capt. Diego Torres, 375th Operations Group, Detachment 4 flight nurse and evaluator, WrightPatterson Air Force Base, Ohio. "I’m very proud to be part of this team and select such professional individuals to come and represent the U.S. Air Force and to have a positive knowledge exchange, to build bridges and connections, and to solidify partner nation relationships with Honduras."

Marcela Servellon, Honduran government, Colonial Monterrey doctor of medicine, hopes the collaboration can improve efficiency and start progress.

"We've been exchanging information about how we work here in Honduras to evaluate pilots and the crew and also learned how they do it," said Sevellon. "We've learned and our past mistakes will help us become better, be more organized and have better communication between the pilots and crew. I hope that this can help us to have better communication between us and make a better institution, a better base and a better working experience."

For the members of the U.S. Air Force SME team, the experience was more than just discussing medicine. The opportunity proved more eye-opening than some expected.

"This has been a very wonderful experience, a very powerful experience for me," said U.S. Air Force Capt. Ricardo Sequeira, 14th Airlift Squadron flight surgeon, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. "I'm taking with me a deep sense of joy of really having experienced the culture of Honduras. They're a wonderful people with their openness and a desire to improve their programs and just how hard they're working with their own program that they have set up. It's just a joy to participate in that and help them in any way that we can."

The sharing and fine tuning of ideas on how to refine different medical practices proved encouraging and beneficial for both countries involved.

"This knowledge exchange was very helpful because now we are aware of whether or not we are sufficiently prepared to do our mission," said Honduran air force Commando Dos Martinez Sevilla, Base Coronel Acosta Mejia crew chief.

"It's very important that we all communicate well whether it's the doctors, the crew chiefs, or the pilots. Everybody has to be on the same page. It's

Trujillo. "They're very prideful in their job and the fact they might not have a lot to work with doesn't discourage them. They keep powering through. It's very remarkable."

The Honduran's tenacity and desire to improve is just one factor that makes Torres satisfied that the exchange was successful.

"The goal was surpassed," said Torres. "The goal was to talk to them, assess, find out what obstacles they're encountering and what we can do to allow them to maximize their potenU.S. Air Force Capt. Ricardo Sequeira, 628th Medical Operations tial and help them help themselves to Support Squadron and 14th Airlift Squadron flight surgeon, Joint provide a solid station and a frameBase Charleston, South Carolina, left, tours a Honduran air force work for a very active and always medical clinic as part of a subject matter expert exchange in ready program."

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, April 4. The global health engagement At the end of the global health brought U.S. and Honduran counterparts together to build and exchange, members of both nations strengthen partner relationships. involved hope the friendships built doesn't end here. very important to share knowledge in order for us "I think that all of you are very friendly and that to evolve and improve our air force."

Staff Sgt. Gabriel Trujillo, 779th Medical has also helped us not only inside the working Operations Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, experience but I think our bonding has been good Maryland, was amazed at the Hoduran air force's and I hope our bonding keeps going, we can keep medical capabilites despite the obstacles that they in touch, and we can help each other," said Sevellon. "Thank you for coming here, thank you might face.

"The Honduran air force impressed me with for supporting us and we hope that next time we how much they do with what they have," said can see the result of these past three days."

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Trujillo, right, 779th Medical Operations Squadron paramedic, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, right, tours a medical clinic alongside Honduran air force Subteniente Auxiliar Sanidad Obed Antonio Contreres Fuentes, left, as part of a subject matter expert exchange in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, April 4.

Answers to commander's call questions

From 628 Air Base Wing

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The following are the questions raised during the March 628th Air Base Wing Commander's Call.

Below are the answers provided:

How is the wing streamlining administrative processes?

Answer: We recognize the volume of administrative documents requiring leadership review/approval/signature and the staffing

required to manage the process have increased over the past few years. At the wing staff level, we are tackling this problem by addressing three key areas.

First, the Air Force's approved tool for providing taskings from headquarters to the squadron level is the Task Management Tool (TMT). The 628th Air Base Wing front office will continue to use this as the official tasking mechanism. (Continued) See Commander’s Call, Page 5

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628th MSG - ‘I do not take you for granted’ Commentary by Col. Richard S, Mathews 628th Mission Support Group commander

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – My comments here are directed towards the 2,200 members of the 628th Mission Support Group.

It is no small feat to consistently and effectively keep a military installation running smoothly, especially a joint installation. Yet the women and men of the 628th MSG do it every day, usually behind the scenes, without fanfare. Unfortunately, in our business, if we are in the spotlight, it is usually because something ordinarily taken for granted has been degraded or completely lost, and MSG is needed to get it returned.

First and foremost are the defenders. Your mission is continuous with posts and patrols always required to ensure Joint Base Charleston is safe and secure. If you are in the spotlight with blue lights flashing, our families are at an increased level of risk and we need you. The actions you take, often unnoticed, return our safety and security environment to normalcy. Many times your actions put yourselves at risk for the greater good of everyone. My hat goes off to all our defenders.

The Logistic Readiness Squadron also has several 24 hour operations such as fuel and vehicle operations. Making sure aircraft have the fuel needed, transportation provided and parts procured are essential to sustain an effective flying wing. Additionally, you are essential to Joint Base

Charleston’s sea port operations with the logistic support you provide at our wharfs. Also, you operate and maintain our locomotives enabling our mission partners to execute their missions.

As always, Communications Focal Point, the base communications customer service desk, is busy along with the rest of our Communications Squadron members carrying out daily communications missions. In today’s virtual world, the loss of phone, radio or computer service is recognized immediately and your support is required to restore service quickly. Your timely response recently to reset the aircraft radio system due to a malfunction after a power outage was critical to avoid mission impacts. For those who work Knowledge Management, you have a thankless but critical job and I salute you.

I also tip my hat to those belonging to the Force Support Squadron team. You are part of the largest squadron on Joint Base Charleston and have the broadest and most diverse mission portfolio. For those involved in our operations of the Child Development Centers, education, lodging, fitness, Family Services, clubs, bowling, golf, outdoor programs and personnel support, you positively touch the majority of families across Joint Base Charleston in many ways and I appreciate all you do.

For the Civil Engineers, your presence is usually not needed until something goes wrong, such as a water line break or power outage, both of which have occurred in recent weeks. Of course our fire

fighters, explosive ordnance disposal and emergency managers are all usually needed in time of crisis and danger. We are reminded how much we need you when the usually beautiful Lowcountry weather changes and a hurricane crosses our path.

During Hurricane Matthew, we lost many things often taken for granted including our homes. Our Civil Engineers employed all of their mission sets to restore what had been taken from us.

Last but certainly not least are our contracting officers. Your skills and services are constantly needed by the five squadrons in the MSG as well as all of JB Charleston’s mission partners. Just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of accompanying you to meet with the Naval Consolidated Brig leadership to develop specific plan to acquire the contracts needed for the brig to function effectively. Last fall, in support of JB Charleston, you awarded the most number of contracts since Joint Base Charleston was established in 2010. Your tireless efforts to buy out and exhaust the entire Unfunded Requirements List are a primary reason all mission sets across JB Charleston are performing as effectively as they are.

To all the members of the MSG, I want you to know, I do not take you for granted. Thank you for your service to JB Charleston and our nation. It is truly an honor and privilege to serve beside you and witness the many great accomplishments you achieve and challenges you overcome every day.

The founding of Charleston Air Force Base Commentary by Stanley Gohl 437th Airlift Wing historian

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – On December 10, 1941, only three days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, The Army Air Force’s 56th Pursuit Group based at Charlotte, North Carolina and its 61st Pursuit Squadron arrived at the Charleston Municipal Airport. The squadron’s P39 Airacobra and P-40 Warhawk aircraft provided coastal defense operations for the Southern Defense Command.

The next day, the War Department assumed de facto control of the airport. However, they continued to allow Delta and Eastern airlines to operate from the airfield.

On March 23, 1942, approximately three months after taking control, the War Department signed a lease with the City of Charleston; formally activating and renaming, Charleston Municipal Airport, as Charleston Municipal Airport, First Air Force (a reference to the joint use).

Approximately seven months later, the name was shortened to Charleston Army Air Base, and then to Charleston Army Air Field on June Courtesy photos 15, 1943. At the time of occupancy, Charleston Municipal Airport consistCharleston Municipal Airport ed of 732 acres, two runways and several buildings.

Later in 1942, the 16th Antisubmarine Squadron, flying B-34 Lexington bombers joined the fledgling arsenal of aircraft. Their mission to Air Transport Command and began C-54 Skymaster crew training. That was to provide defense of the eastern seaboard from possible attack by mission was short lived, ending in late August 1945 after the surrender of Japan and the end of hostilities.

German submarines.

A little known fact about Charleston Army Air Field was that it served By 1943, the base served primarily as an air depot training station, proas a prisoner of war camp. German prisoners were used as manual labor viding the final phase of training to service groups and air depot groups on base and as farm labor in several of the surdeparting for the war overseas. rounding communities.

In September 1943, the base saw a misOn April 25, 1946, as part of the massive postsion change. It now was responsible for the drawdown, Charleston Army Air Field was war final phase of B-24 Liberator training. officially placed in a surplus status. Soon after, the In December 1943, the 454th City of Charleston requested that the field, which Bombardment Group was the first group to originally had been leased to the U.S. Army for $1 complete their training before being transyear, be returned to the municipality. In 1947, per ferred to European Theater of Operations. the city council approved the construction of a new The same month, the 400th Bombardment civilian air terminal and on October 19, 1948, the Group arrived but their mission was to former Army Air Field was officially returned to serve as a replacement training unit rather the City of Charleston. than an operational unit. Also, by 1943, the After a few years of operating as a civilian airbase had grown from 732 acres to over port and the advent of the Cold War, more changes 2,084 acres and had spent over $12 million German Prisoner's of War work along the roadside near occurred.

Congress awarded the Air Force a $28 to build new facilities and other airfield the Charleston Army Airfield. million public works package to begin troop carriimprovements. er operations out of Charleston.

By 1944, with the defeat of Germany, Construction began in 1952 and, in 1953; the facility was named the the need for B-24 crews had diminished considerably. However, the need Charleston Air Force Base. for air transport crews grew. So, on June 1, 1945, the base was transferred

Who do you need to have a cup of coffee with?

Commentary by Maj. Gregory Lewis Defense Technology Security Administration

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) – Regardless of your profession, many of us have been in positions defining the required leadership and management qualifications as an expectation of our ability to execute our office. But like many things, no two are alike and not one will prevail without the help of another.

Part of our charge in these roles is not only to lead, but to mentor, manage, challenge employees to be better and at times accept short-term failures to ensure long-term successes. As a military officer and business professional, I have had the opportunity to work with great leaders, great managers and a smaller percent of members that require some flexibility in developing their own abilities.

The latter is my focus. These are not individuals that require micromanagement. They are typically our junior leaders and managers who bear a moderate amount of responsibility, demonstrate an adequate amount of competencies, but require a higher level of mentorship.

Scenarios like these are playing out every day across all industries and represent the challenges we share to focus our energy on specific individuals and the organization as a whole. As leaders, we are inherently trustful, as we utilize a cadre of personnel to carryout out our orders. However, that trust does not negate our responsibility to ensure those orders are effectively and successfully carried out.

As a field grade officer, I had the opportunity to work alongside a commander who would daily reiterate the importance of the individuals within his unit under his command. But he would also reiterate his responsibility as a leader and a mentor to provide guidance, expectations and accountability to

ensure he maintained legitimate authority and not just authority based in rank.

As we met daily to discuss current operations, we often discussed personnel issues and the status of ongoing projects. At one point, while discussing a project being led by one of our junior officers, we detailed schedule delays, communication errors and our general dissatisfaction with the way the project was being managed.

We were obviously annoyed at this individual's performance and while we took turns suggesting ideas around the room ranging from admonishment to replacement, our commander interjected and in no uncertain terms said he was willing to let this train wreck. (I should include specifically, that this was not a life and death situation.) He reiterated the need to let the situation play out and give the individual the opportunity to right the ship and complete the project. He was not afraid to let this individual fail and recognized it as a learning opportunity.

Nodding our heads in agreement in accordance with his guidance, he then said in a very casual tone, "but I think it's time to have a cup of coffee with him." We all understood what he meant and that one sentence told us everything we needed to hear.

He once told me that he was not concerned about my ability to make important decisions. He was not afraid of me being wrong or even failing, but if at some point my performance or judgment did not reflect the level of commitment and dedication to our service, unit or people then we will no doubt be drinking coffee together.

So tell me, who do you need to have a cup of coffee with?

(Editor's note: Maj. Gregory Lewis is an individual mobilization augmentee assigned to the Defense Technology Security Administration)

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437th AMXS NCOA graduate expands goals

By Seamus O’Boyle Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Recently, Tech. Sgt. Paul Woody, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, received the John L. Levitow award as the honor graduate from the NCO Academy Intermediate Leadership Experience course held at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Louisville, Tennessee.

“It came as no surprise to hear of Woody’s Levitow award,” said Lt. Col. Rob Ryder, commander, 437th AMXS. “He has an outstanding reputation across the squadron and is a brilliant leader who is instrumental to our unit’s mission.”

However, Woody’s story began long before his trip to the volunteer state. As a young man growing up in Clearwater, Florida, Woody was interested in all things military. In high school, he realized he wasn’t ready for college.

“At the time, I didn’t really think college was for me,” Woody said. “So I joined the Air Force.”

He didn’t intend to stay past his first enlistment but things changed.

“Over the years, the Air Force grew on me,” said Woody. ”It seems like a good fit.”

Attending the Airman Leadership School early in his career gave him a different perspective. Woody said, “ALS caused me to take my profession more seriously.”

Woody progressed by working as an avionics technician on C-17 Globemaster III’s, getting promoted to his current rank of technical

sergeant. Woody determined he wanted to attend the NCOA leadership course while assigned to the 437th AMXS, Maintenance Special Operations. NCOA is an in-person program offered at 10 Air Force bases around the world.

The prerequisite to the leadership program is Course 15 which is an online leadership concepts and theory training program. Woody completed Course 15 and attended the NCOA leadership course earlier this year.

“Doing the online training prior to participating in the in-person program was extremely valuable because you did your ‘book learning,’ (i.e. theory, concepts, processes, etc.) first,” Woody said. “Once we were on-site it was all practical application. We were able to jump right into actual hands-on training.”

The class consisted of 118 multi-service members who were divided into diverse workgroups. Woody said the class worked within their workgroups to address various scenarios resolving issues.

“The instructors mainly act as observers,” commented Woody.

“They gave us the opportunity to be ourselves while we applied what we learned in the online course.”

Woody felt the in-person course brought the material to life and is now considering further leadership positions.

“My primary goal is to apply to be an officer,” he concluded. “I want to go as far as I can.”

The John L. Levitow award, the highest award for enlisted professional military education in the Air Force, is presented to the student who demonstrates the most outstanding leadership and scholastic achievement in ALS, the NCOA and the Senior NCOA.

U.S. Air Force photo / Master Sgt. Jerry D. Harlan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul Woody, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, right, receives the John L. Levitow award for the McGhee Tyson NCO Academy class 17-2 from Col. Kevin Donovan, commander, left, at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center in Louisville, Tennessee, Feb. 8, 2017. The John L. Levitow Award, the highest award for enlisted professional military education in the Air Force, is presented to the student who demonstrates the most outstanding leadership and scholastic achievement in Airman Leadership School, the NCOA and the Senior NCOA.

Airmen promote healthy smiles during dental campaign Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Serving active duty service members is a responsibility Airmen working at the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Deily Dental Clinic execute on a daily basis. When the opportunity arose to give back to U.S. military dependents through the Give Kids A Smile campaign, many Airmen in the unit saw it as a chance to pay it forward to the families supporting those who serve.

Joint Base Charleston’s Give Kids A Smile event kicked off March 17, the second time the 628th AMDS participated in the annual campaign. During the event, dependent children from two to 12 years old were offered free dental services including exams and preventative education.

“I think it’s great for us to get this opportunity because we have the privilege of serving the people who serve us and the entire country,” said Capt. Jeffrey Yee, 628th AMDS general dentist.

“It’s great to meet kids, interact with them and see their smiles.”

The American Dental Association launched the Give Kids A Smile program in 2003 and it provides a wide range of equipment to the various dental organizations participating in the campaign.

“The ADA finds volunteers to donate all of these supplies, so when the rubber actually meets the road, the only resources we’re donating are our time and manpower,” Yee said. “All of our required disposable supplies like gloves, masks, toothbrushes, and toothpaste… supplies we would have had to take out of our supply room are donated. All we have to use is our sterilized equipment which we can continue to reuse.”

U.S. Air Force Maj. Scott King, 628th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering flight commander, took his daughter Olivia, 3 years old, to the event and said events like these are beneficial to military families.

“Programs like this are great because they hone in on a target audience, kids, and subject, dental hygiene, which can be easily overlooked,” King said. “For instance, I think it’s easy as a parent to forget about taking your child to the dentist. I would guess that a lot of folks don’t even carry dental insurance on their young children because the need for doctor visits is pretty infrequent.”

Aside from King’s daughter getting medical care, he said he just enjoyed spending some time with his daughter in a different kind of atmosphere.

“This was a fun event because I got to spend time with Senior Airman Jasmina Gantt, left, 628th Aerospace Medicine her and had a chance to watch her interact with the staff Squadron oral preventative assistant, completes a dental examinaand grow up a little,” King said. “The dental staff couldn’t tion for Decklan Gibbs, foreground right, 2 year old son of Airman 1st Class Holly Gibbs, background right, 437th Aerial Port have been kinder to us.”

Squadron, during the annual Give Kids A Smile campaign at Joint U.S. Air Force Maj. Royden Jones, 628th AMDS general Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 17. The event offered free dentist, said the interaction between the dental staff and the dental including dental exams, prophylaxis, sealants if needed, fluyounger patients during the event are important for future exams. oride treatment and education to children ages two to 12 years old.

“Because we have the time to do it and we’re not rushed, I think it’s a lot better for the kids to be able to realize going during the Give Kids A Smile campaign. However, they still to the dentist isn’t a scary experience,” Jones said. “It can be hope to make improvements for their third campaign next year. fun and it can be a good experience. My philosophy is to treat “We’d love to see this program continue to grow,” Yee said. everyone the same no matter who comes in and sits in that “As we continue to refine it and iron out the kinks, there’s cerdental chair. I want them to know they are getting the best tainly room for us to see more patients and improve our effitreatment possible regardless of where they’re coming from.” ciency. I would love to see this progress and continue to reach The 628th AMDS cared for 40 military dependent children a greater number of families.”

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Airmen use special experience to foster relationships during Global Health Engagement

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS – A team of five Airmen, two with a special experience identifier earned through the International Health Specialist (IHS) program, traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras to work side-by-side with their Honduran air force counterparts during a subject matter expert exchange here, April 3.

Airmen with an IHS certification were able to provide diversified international skills and knowledge of military and civilian health disciplines used to facilitate the five-day engagement by enabling flight medicine knowledge to be shared across a language barrier, which helps strengthen partnerships.

"Having an IHS identfier allows you to be like an ambassador," said U.S. Air Force Capt. Diego Torres, Detachment 4, 375th Operations Group, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. "It allows you to better interact with your counterparts.

You're a step ahead of every development phase because you know what is needed and you know how to present that information and provide it so the mission can be successful."

Communicating effectively and being culturally aware while conducting missions overseas can be a challenge, but Airmen with an IHS SEI provide a unique capability to ensure smooth execution of missions abroad.

"I think it's important whenever they're putting together missions that they take a look at us and say 'hey he has an IHS designator, he has these capabilties,' and they can tailor the

teams specifically to the needs required for the mission," said U.S. Air Force Capt. Ricardo Sequeira, 628th Medical Operations Support Squadron and 14th Airlift Squadron Flight Doctor, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. "It really is a beneficial tool the Air Force can use to increase mission efficiency."

Earning an IHS designator has also helped positively influence Sequeira's career.

"It identifies certain capabilities that a person has," said Sequeira. ""Usually it's some kind of language proficiency and having an interest in global health. That special experience identifier is really a door opener, it really opens up a lot of opportunities."

One of the doors it has opened for Sequeira was the opportunity to support this exchange here, and share knowledge and experiences with his Honduran counterparts, all while expanding on partner nation capacities.

"Today was fantastic," said Sequeira. "I was really impressed with how warm the people were. It was really like coming to meet old family members. They're just incredibly open, ready, and anxious to learn from us and teach us."

Sequeira's commander, Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Neese, 628th MDOS commander, hopes that he will walk away from the experience with a new outlook.

"I hope he understands the importance of the IHS program," said Neese. "The importance of having people in our military who have the capability to do cross cultural medicine,

U.S. Air Force Capt. Diego Torres, Detachment 4, 375th Operations Group flight nurse instructor and evaluator, WrightPatterson Air Force Base, Ohio, right, tours a Honduran air force hangar with Honduran Air Force Jefe Primero Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Fuerza Aérea Honduras chief of maintenance, during an aerospace medicine subject matter expert exchange in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, April 4. The goal of the global health exchange is to share best practices, enhance relationships, and build partnership capacities.

be experts in global health, and to leverage that for security cooperation. We have a lot to learn from them in regards to how you make the most with what you have because i'll tell you right now Honduras is doing that. I hope he makes a friend, a friend for a career, a friend for life."

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Additionally, the front office stresses the importance of timeliness and thoroughness of coordination in responses by the group and squadron leadership and their administrative personnel. External suspense’s will be adhered to and tracked/briefed at the wing’s weekly staff meetings.

Second, to facilitate and adequately track staffing packages generated at the group and squadron levels requiring wing leadership review/approval/signature, we have developed an internal tracking tool referred to as "Document Upload for Support of the Commander" (DUSC) using Sharepoint EIM. This tool is a little less cumbersome than TMT and enables wing, group and squadron administrative staff to "flight follow" the packages to completion. Ultimately, it is the Action Officer's (AOs) responsibility to track and ensure the package is meeting the deadlines; however, this tool enables the quick identification of the package's status.

Finally, with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force's focus on revitalizing the squadron and the Secretary of the Air Force's announcement reducing additional duties, we directed an internal Rapid Improvement Event (RIE). This event was focused on the Commander's Support Staff (CSS) and those additional duties to include many administrative processes that will ultimately be the responsibility of your respective CSS sections. Whether or not we will be provided additional manpower to execute these duties is unknown; however, our RIE team has met over the last couple of months and will be providing an out-brief the week of April 17-21. The group will be presenting courses of action (COAs) to implement this initiative for the wing staff agencies (to include the Comptroller Squadron). Many of these recommendations may be applicable to the wing as a whole, to include, but not limited to, consolidation of additional duties at the group or squadron level.

Are there any incentives for Navy members who live in the dorms who want to compete for dorm of the quarter?

Answer: Sailors who live in the air base dorms may compete in the Dorm of the Quarter and Dorm Room of the

Honoring Team Charleston’s youngest service members

Quarter competition and can earn the same incentives as Airmen. Sailors in the dorms on the Weapons Station compete for the “Unit of the Quarter.” Any units awarded an "Outstanding" are exempt from the next week's inspection, reducing the time in the service members units to twice a month. At the end of a quarter, the unit with the most outstanding weekly inspections is awarded the Unit of the Quarter and immediately becomes exempt from the next four weekly room inspections and receives a sign for their door identifying them as Unit of the Quarter.

I'm forced to drive my POV between bases to different events and evolution. How can I go about getting compensation for mileage and gas?

Answer: Reimbursement for local travel between the Air Base and the Weapons Station is only authorized if the member contacts the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations for a government vehicle (GOV) and one is not available. If a GOV is not available, the member will be provided an official memorandum stating no government vehicles were available. This letter can then be used as supporting documentation for reimbursement of local travel in the Defense Travel System (DTS).

Additional information per the 628th Force Support Squadron and LRS is: The most current Joint Base Local Travel Memo directs members travelling between the Air Base and the Weapons Station for “official business” to utilize unit assigned GOV. As a last resort, members must request a UDI (you-drive-it) vehicle through their unit Vehicle Control Officer and acquire the vehicle through the 628th LRS. Per the Joint Base Local Travel Memo, members who file for reimbursement of local travel under circumstances when a GOV or UDI is/was available for use will not be approved for reimbursement.

Why are dorm residents getting paid double Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) which is more than what off base residents receive?

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz

Answer: Standard BAS is intended to assist with the costs of groceries and other incidental expenses. This is based on the availability of adequate facilities for food preparation and storage. This is not the case for dorm residents. The Dining Facility (DFAC) provides Airmen with food they otherwise do not have the means to prepare; as such, BAS for Airmen in the dorms is automatically deducted from their pay. With the temporary closure of the DFAC, Airmen who live in the dorms will incur increased subsistence costs but continue to lack the facilities to prepare food. Therefore, BAS II is provided to offset the costs of food they otherwise do not have the means to prepare.

Why do Soldiers in the dorms not qualify for BAS II like the rest of the AB dorm residents?

Answer: The 628th Comptroller Squadron has provided the BAS II authorization letter to the Air Force Accounting and Finance Office (AFAFO) requesting the same entitlements for Joint Base Charleston’s Soldiers. The Army process is different than the Air Force; however, the required information on all Soldiers living in Air Force dormitories has been sent to Army leadership for their respective entitlement approval.

Are they any plans to resurface the PT track?

Answer: There are no current plans to resurface the PT track. The Air Base PT track was constructed in 2009 with the running surface having a service life of more than 10 years.

The PT track length was officially certified and Ground Safety conducted an inspection of the PT track during October 2016. No deficiencies were found with the current physical state of the track. We will continue to monitor the running surface. Resurfacing will be proactively programmed for the next few years as the track surface nears the end of its programmed service life. Any concerns or issues with current track should be addressed with the Fitness Assessment Cell.

See more Commander’s Call Q&A next issue.

Members of Team Charleston from the Childcare Development Center hold up signs during a parade here for a Month of the Military Child celebration, April 14, 2017. April is designated as Month of the Military Child to recognize the 1.7 million military children across the globe and the sacrifices they make alongside their parents.

Coyote extraction to preserve balance between wildlife, mission

By Staff Sgt. William A. O'Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Editor’s Note: The attached graphics provide a map showing the areas where trapping will take place, as well as the signage that base personnel and their families can expect to see marking extraction locations.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – 628th Air Base Wing officials, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are scheduled to begin foothold trapping coyotes in the wooded area near The Exchange on the Air Base shortly.

Areas where the coyote extraction is taking place will be marked with signs indicating the presence of foothold traps.

“This extraction will safely and humanely reduce the impact of coyotes on the mission and ensure the safety of residents,” said Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander. “To prevent injury to yourself, your family and your pets, avoid all areas marked with signs indicating coyote extraction is taking place.”

Joint Base Charleston is comprised of approximately 23,000 acres of varying types of ecosystems across four separate geographic locations. Some areas are densely populated while others are underdeveloped. The animal

inhabitants of these ecosystems can potentially converge with the built up areas of the installation. This intrusion can lead to a dangerous situation for the base population, their pets and equipment systems if appropriate measures are not taken.

“In areas with urban interface, near homes, places of work and business, uncontrolled Courtesy graphic wildlife populations Areas where the coyote extraction is taking place will Foothold trapping coyotes in the wooded area near The may become a nuisance, be marked with this sign indicating the presence of Exchange on the Air Base as marked on this map is scheduled to begin shortly. even a hazard,” said foothold traps. yards, risking the transmission of diseases Terrence Larimer, Joint Base Charleston natu- animals from entering high traffic ral resources manager. “Deer can cause major areas. The last option we use is depredation,” and other hazards.

“Wild animals, like coyotes, scatter trash damage when they consume plant material said Lt. Col. Garrett Fisher, 437th Airlift around homes, gardens in agricultural fields Wing Flight Safety chief. “Keeping the grass from garbage cans if not properly secured. around the airfield short keeps animals away They can raid outdoor pet food bowls if not and are a major road hazard for vehicles.”

A common issue on bases around the because they would prefer to live in over- taken inside at night,” said Larimer. “While it is unlikely for a coyote to attack, they can world is birds impinging on flightlines, risk- grown areas.”

Similar methods apply to wildlife carry diseases. Coyotes also see house cats ing a Bird and Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard. The most frequent culprit interfering encroachment in base residential areas. and small dogs as prey and will readily take with flight operations here are geese. The pri- Regular deterrence measures are in place to them.”

To report wildlife activity in residential mary method of stopping wildlife encroach- minimize wildlife intrusions. However, base residents may take seemingly nonconsequen- areas, call the Joint Base Charleston ment is prevention.

“The goal is to use natural means to deter tial actions, which lure wildlife into back- Entomology office at 963-5266.

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The Patriot • April 21 - May 4, 2017

JB CHS NEWS

437th, 315th AWs support Exercise Patriot Sands

By Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Members of the 14th and 16th Airlift Squadrons, 437th Airlift Wing, recently supported the 315th Airlift Wing Airlift Control Flight during Exercise Patriot Sands, an Air Force Reserve Command exercise, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

U.S. Air Force Reserve ALCFs annually participate in the five-day exercise to train for their designed operational capability of deploying within 72 hours of tasking as a Contingency Response Element to a large-scale event or natural disaster, such as Hurricane Katrina of the Haiti earthquake in 2010.

Aircrews here have previously participated in Exercise Patriots Sands, but this is the first time they have provided support throughout the whole exercise. Members from the U.S. Coast Guard, FBI, South Florida Urban Search and Rescue, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Florida Task Force and the Florida Advance Surgical and Transport Team also participated in the exercise by providing response equipment and learning how to safely move cargo.

“We could be called at any time,” said Lt. Col. Erin Meinders, 437th Operations Group deputy commander, 437th AW. “We need to be prepared for emergency operations. We can’t be trying to prepare as a natural disaster is happening.

Contingency timelines are much faster with a lot more fog and friction. We have to be able to operate with those reduced planning timelines.”

Meinders believes the most common types of cargo Joint

Base Charleston’s aircrews see are pallets and people. The exercises provided 437th AW loadmasters the opportunity to train newer Airmen on moving cargo that typically isn’t moved through Charleston, including pick-up trucks, ambulances, boats and forklifts.

“Usually we don’t see complex loads until we go on missions,” said Tech. Sgt. Jason Fortwengler, 437th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of wing training, 437th AW. “It’s not too often we get an opportunity like this. The training was excellent. We hit the ground running and were constantly loading or unloading cargo. It can get frustrating dealing with the complex cargo, getting it just right so it doesn’t damage the aircraft or the equipment. There is no room for error.”

The aircrews flew 22 sorties, totaling 529,000 pounds of cargo, 139 passengers U.S. Coast Guard photo / Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Woodall and 55 vehicles back and forth from Members of Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Miami set up ramps on MacDill AFB and Homestead Air an Air Force C-17 in Homestead, Florida, on Mar. 8, 2017. An Air Force C-17 airplane Reserve Base, Florida. Fortwengler transported two MSST boats from Homestead to Tampa to highlight the value of called the exercise successful but said using joint service airlift operations to transport assets over large distances as part there is always room for improvement. of exercise Patriot Sands.

Planning for a similar exercise with the 437th AW and FBI has already begun. opportunities before things pick up again,” said Meinders. “It “Our real world operations have slowed down little bit, so really was a great opportunity for us. We are in the process of we’re trying to take advantage of nontraditional training setting up more training with the FBI this fall.”

Volvo Car Open hosts military appreciation night

U.S. Navy Capt. Elizabeth Maley, left, Naval Health Clinic Charleston commader, and Master Sgt. Toby Housey, right, 315th Airlift Wing Equal opportunity superintendent, meet with Raquel Atawo, center, U.S. professional tennis player, during military appreciation night at the Volvo Car Stadium, April 6, 2017. Maley, Housey and the Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard represented JB Charleston with the coin toss, singing of the national anthem and posting of colors.

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The Patriot • April 21 - May 4, 2017

JB CHS NEWS

JA reunites families, helps achieve American dream Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The American dream used to be white picket fences and a house in the suburbs. The dream has now shifted for many Americans and Airmen to the idea of everyone having equal opportunities for success through hard work and determination.

The 628th Air Base Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate helps members of Team Charleston achieve that dream by starting the naturalization process with service members who are not U.S. citizens. Since the Joint Base Charleston Immigration Clinic opened in 2008, more than 300 service members and their families have received their citizenship.

“Most people presume all service members are U.S. citizens but that’s not always the case,” said Brad Stanley, 628th ABW JA Civil Law division chief. “To be a service member they have to be a lawful, permanent resident and have legal status. Becoming a citizen through the military is really pretty easy, just fill out some forms, prepare for the civics exam and good character interview. After those are done it’s time to be sworn in.”

Team Charleston currently has 18 members who are legal residents but do not have citizenship. Many service members start the process during basic military training or technical training but are not able to finish until they are at their first base. Service members can become citizens in a year of service during peacetime and after one day of service during a time of war.

“Those collective few (noncitizens) are willing to give “I decided to become a U.S. citizen to fully benefit from the everything, the ultimate sacrifice, and they don’t have the rights and privileges the country offers,” said Dankwa. “I same rights as we do,” said Stanley. “I feel compelled to help joined the Air Force to give back to the country that gave me them.” the opportunity to excel and also enjoy the educational and Additionally, the 628th ABW JA helps family members of health benefits.” citizen service members obtain their citizenship.

Airman 1st Class Daniel Dankwa, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer assistant, came to the United States in 2012 through the Diversity Lottery Program.

He later gained citizenship upon joining the Air Force in 2016.

“Revoking my citizenship to Ghana and leaving my family behind was the only pain I had to deal with,” said Dankwa.

Dankwa is currently helping his parents go through the process to obtain their citizenship. He also encourRobert Yancey, left, 628th Air Base Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate discharge clerk, aged others going through Brad Stanley, center, 628th ABW JA Civil Law division chief, and Staff Sgt. William Haston, the process to be truthful on right, 628th ABW JA NCO in charge of military justice, showcase photos of a few of the people the forms or their application they have helped obtain citizenship here, April 13, 2017. Members of 628th ABW JA have for citizenship could be assisted more than 300 service members and their families receive their citizenship since the Joint Base Charleston Immigration Clinic was created in 2008. denied.

1st Combat Camera Squadron reaches milestone

By Airman Joshua R. Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 1st Combat Camera Squadron here celebrated its 25th anniversary April 1.

Many combat camera squadrons have existed but 1st CTCS will be the only remaining Active Duty combat camera squadron in the Air Force. While it’s only been 25 years under its current name, 1st CTCS can trace its lineage as far back as 1943 when it was originally activated as the 1st Army Air Force Combat Camera Unit in Culver City, California.

The squadron’s mission is to rapidly provide civilian and military leaders, including the President of the United States, with a direct imagery capability in support of worldwide crises, contingencies and wartime operations.

“Information is critical to any mission,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Anderson, 1st CTCS commander. “The ability to provide key leaders crucial pieces of visual information giving a firsthand perspective of the mission is an invaluable tool in the decision making process.”

1st CTCS Airmen maintain a rigorous training regimen emphasizing physical fitness, weapons proficiency and refining their combat documentation techniques. To prepare for the necessary combat mindset, the squadron often embeds in special operations, tactics and with airborne forces during exercises.

Training opportunities have prepared 1st CTCS Airmen to

respond to humanitarian relief operations such as the Nepal and Ecuador earthquakes, the Hurricane Matthew devastation in Haiti as well as combat operations supporting Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve in Southwest Asia.

“We are side by side with some of the most elite forces in the military,” said Capt. Carly Costello, 1st CTCS operations flight commander. “Our Airmen are trained to know when to stop shooting their camera and start shooting their weapon.”

Senior Master Sgt. Shane Cuomo, 1st CTCS superintendent, has been assigned to the squadron three separate times throughout his career. During his time there, the 1st CTCS documented and archived many important historical events such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti earthquake and U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr. numerous Iraq and Afghanistan operations.

U.S. Air Force Pararescueman Staff Sgt. Lopaka Mounts, assigned to the “Combat camera is located in Charleston 331st Air Expeditionary Group receives a hug from a resident during search because of the strategic airlift capabilities of the C- and rescue operations after Hurricane Ike, September 13, 2008. This photo17 and their ability to go pretty much any place in graph was provided by the 1st Combat Camera Squadron to showcase world events they have documented throughout the past 25 years. the world,” said Cuomo.

The importance of combat imagery has led to Joint Base Charleston fostering one of the most bat units, and in locations around the globe covering humanidedicated groups of Airmen warriors. Today, combat camera tarian relief efforts, and participating in joint and combined Airmen are on the frontlines with special operations and com- exercises honing our skills and mastering our capabilities.

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The Patriot • April 21 - May 4, 2017

JB CHS NEWS

Chapel Corner

Morales takes charge of 437th OSS

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

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

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The 437th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, and 437th Operations Group commander, Col. Louis Hansen, welcome Lt. Col. David Morales as the new 437th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) commander. Morales, a Northern California native, recently completed his Master of Science and Defense Analysis Degree at the Naval Postgraduate School before being assigned to Joint Base Charleston. Morales relieved Lt. Col. Todd Markwart of command. Markwart's leadership was instrumental to the success of the OSS the past year, positioning him well for his next duty assignment as the 437th Maintenance Group deputy commander.

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April 22, 2017

9 am Air Base Chapel Lunch will be provided

U.S. Navy photo / Kris Patterson

U.S. Navy Lt. Samantha Favreau, left, Naval Health Clinic Charleston nurse, and Theresa Wood, right, NHCC Health and Wellness Department head, give a presentation to third graders at Marrington Elementary School March 27, 2017. Favreau and Wood highlighted the various aspects of their careers as Navy nurses and how they help community members live healthy lives.

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Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855 JB CHS - AB SAPR Office: 843-963-7880/7881 SAPR Office Email: 628abw.sarc.org@us.af.mil SAPR Program Manager Cell: 843-813-7136 SAPR VA Cell: 843-817-8397

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The Patriot • April 21 - May 4, 2017

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Joint Base Charleston Justice Files

From Joint Base Charleston Legal Office

Involuntary Administrative Discharges (Mar 2017) Mr. Robert Yancey Discharge Clerk, 628 ABW/JA

The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were involuntarily discharged for conduct that demonstrated a lack of potential for further service. Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The three types of service characterizations that can be received upon discharge are: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General), and Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC). An Honorable service characterization means the member has generally met the Air Force standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. Each member should strive to meet and exceed the standards of acceptable performance and conduct in order to receive an Honorable discharge. An Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization is warranted when significant negative aspects of an Airman’s conduct or performance of duty outweigh positive aspects of the Airman’s military record. The least favorable involuntary administrative discharge is an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) service characterization. A discharge with a UOTHC service characterization reflects that a member’s personal conduct fell significantly below acceptable military standards. Members receiving a service characterization of less than an Honorable discharge may find their veteran’s benefits denied either in whole or in part and may face substantial prejudice when applying for civilian employment.

• 628 MDOS – An Airman First Class was discharged for minor disciplinary infractions after receiving an Article 15, an Unfavorable Information File, two LORs, and five LOCs for willful dereliction of duty, making false official statements, several instances of failing to go to the appointed place of duty, failing to properly wear the uniform, using inappropriate language, and a failure to maintain dormitory standards. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

• 437 MXS – An Airman was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse after receiving non-judicial punishment for wrongfully using marijuana. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

• 437 AMXS - An Airman was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse after receiving non-judicial punishment for wrongfully using marijuana. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

• 437 AMXS – An Airman Basic was involuntarily discharged for minor disciplinary infractions after receiving two Article 15s, a Vacation of Suspended Non-Judicial Punishment, three Letters of Reprimand, a Letter of Admonishment, two Letters of Counseling, and an Unfavorable Information File for conduct which included numerous instances of unauthorized absence, a false official statement, and dereliction of duty on several occasions. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s) (March 2017) SSgt Sao-Mai McNeil Military Justice Paralegal, 628 ABW/JA

The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were offered and accepted Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) pursuant to Article 15 of the UCMJ. Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as well as the appropriate punishment, or decline the NJP and demand a trial by court martial. The punishments that can be imposed as a part of NJP depend on the rank of the accused airman and the commander who will impose punishment, but can be as much as a reduction in rank to E-1, 30 days correctional custody, forfeiture of ½ of one month’s pay per month for 2 months, 60 days restriction, 45 days extra duties, and a reprimand.

• 16 AS – A Senior Airman received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 112, wrongful use of cocaine, and Article 112, wrongful use of marijuana. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman First Class and a reprimand.

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

• 437 AMXS – A Senior Airman received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 112, wrongful use of marijuana.

Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman, reduction to Airman Basic suspended and a reprimand.

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

• 437 MXS – An Airman First Class received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty.

Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman, 30 days extra duty, forfeiture of $896.00 pay per month for 1 month suspended, and a reprimand.

• 437 MXS – An Airman received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 86, failure to go and Article 107, make a false official statement. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman Basic suspended, 14 days extra duty, forfeiture of $799.00 pay

per month for 2 months suspended and a reprimand.

• 628 CES – A First Lieutenant received nonjudicial punishment for two violations of Article 107, make a false official statement, Article 123, forgery – making or altering signature to, or any part of, any writing and Article 133, conduct unbecoming – copying or using examination paper of another. Punishment consisted of forfeiture of $1,500.00 pay per month for 2 months and a reprimand.

• 628 MDOS – An Airman First Class received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty and Article 107, make a false official statement. Punishment consisted of a reduction to Airman suspended, forfeiture of $896.00 pay per month for 2 months suspended and a reprimand.

• 628 SFS – A Technical Sergeant received non-judicial punishment for violation of Article 92, unprofessional relationship.

Punishment consisted of a reduction to Staff Sergeant, forfeiture of $500.00 per month for 2 months suspended, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.

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

Courts-Martial (March 2017) Capt Nicole Provo Chief of Military Justice, 628 ABW

Airmen of Joint Base Charleston who are convicted at a Special or General Court-Martial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentences at a Special Court-Martial can be up to one year in jail, a Bad Conduct Discharge (or a dismissal for Officers), reduction in grade to E-1 for enlisted members, and forfeiture of 2/3rds pay per month for 12 months. Sentences at a General Court-Martial vary widely according to the charged crimes. A General Court-Martial, if the accused is convicted of the appropriate crime, can sentence a member to the maximum punishment authorized by the UCMJ based on the crime for which the member was convicted, up to and including life in prison, or even death, if authorized for that offense.

• 628 SFS – An Airman First Class was tried by a General Court-Martial for violating Article 119, involuntary manslaughter, Article 134, negligent homicide, and Article 111, reckless driving: injury. The member was found guilty of Article 134, negligent homicide and Article 111, reckless driving: injury by a military judge. Article 119, involuntary manslaughter was withdrawn and dismissed. Punishment adjudged at the Court-Martial was reduction to E-1, dishonorable discharge, and confinement for 30 months.

Proclamation signing begins SAAPM

By Airman 1st Class Kevin West Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Joint Base Charleston leadership signed a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month April 4 in the Headquarters Conference Room here.

SAAPM is observed across the Department of Defense annually to focus on creating an appropriate culture and eliminating sexual assault through a personal commitment from all service members at every level.

“Our goal is to continue to raise awareness about sexual assault and remind our community that no matter how many trainings you have, sexual assault is real and it happens on our installation,” Dr. Mamie Futrell, SAPR Victim Advocate specialist. “One sexual assault is too many. We all need to come together, take this crime seriously, stand up to prevent it from happening and support victims who are impacted by it.”

Throughout the month, themed, “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission,” the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office is hosting various events and visiting units across the installation to raise awareness. They also plan to collect donations for the local domestic violence shelter.

“April is a time for us to come together and be on the prevention forefront versus responding to it,” said Futrell.

“Recognizing this is a societal issue, the Department of Defense is taking a stance. This is not just for April; we want to do this all year long.”

The JB Charleston Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program provides a 24-hour sexual assault hotline.

The phone line is staffed by volunteer victim advocates who have completed a 40-hour certification course. They assist the SAPR office by helping victims of sexual assault understand all of their options for reporting and treatment.

“VVAs are called upon 24/7 when we receive a report of sexual assault. They are assigned to victims and provide support services throughout the life of their case. Being a VVA is a very emotional role and it requires a special individual to support those impacted by sexual Courtesy photo assault.”

From left to right: U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Naval Support Activity Charleston Victims of sexual assault have two commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Air Base Wing commander, U.S. reporting options, unrestricted and restrict- Air Force Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th Airlift Wing commander and U.S. Air Force Col. ed. Unrestricted reports are reported to law Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, sign a proclamation declaring April as enforcement and are investigated, while Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month April 4, 2017, in the Headquarters Conference Room here. SAAPM is observed across the Department of Defense restricted reports are kept confidential.

Anyone in immediate danger should annually to focus on creating an appropriate culture and eliminating sexual assault call 911. To report a sexual assault, call through a personal commitment from all service members at every level. the report a sexual assault, call the 24/7 Air Base SAPR Hotline at 843-963-7272, the Weapons on the Air Base, call 843-963-7880 or 843-963-7881. To reach Station 24/7 SAPR hotline at 843-478-8615 or the toll-free or visit the Naval Weapons Station Facebook page at DOD Safe Helpline at 877-995-5247. For more information www.facebook.com/SAPRJBCWS.

Want to read more? See more? For stories, photos and archives, visit www.charleston.af.mil

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

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

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

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

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Apr. 25 r RESUME AND COVER LETTERS - 9:00-11:00am, Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters. r JOHN MAXWELL: 21 LAWS OF LEADERSHIP Tuesdays from 12:00 – 1:00pm. Leadership Skills course Lunch n' learn style.

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

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

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

NOTICES r VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

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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, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified.

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

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

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

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