Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 6, No. 17
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, May 1, 2015
Active-duty and Guard keeps Nepal relief effort moving
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Taylor Queen
Members of the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 wait on board a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., to take off from March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April 26, 2015. In all, 57 members of CA-TF2, along with their equipment and six search dogs will travel to Nepal to assist in the earthquake relief efforts. When called upon, these teams travel with specialized equipment, such as heavy concrete cutting equipment, chainsaws, search cameras and sonar to locate victims, as well as specialized communications and generators. To keep the aircraft moving, the mission will be flown by three different aircrews, two from the 437th Airlift Wing at JB Charleston and one from the 164th Airlift Wing at the Tennessee Air National Guard in Memphis, TN.
By Trisha Gallaway Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
In response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck central Nepal April 25, 2015, the 437th Airlift Wing here began preparing for the possibility of providing support to Nepal. "Soon after the call for relief came, several members led by Maj. Scott Motley, 15th Airlift Squadron assistant director of operations, began changing their weekend plans to coordinate and execute a very important humanitarian mission for Nepal," said Lt. Col. Cassius Bentley, 15th AS commander. Not long after, the 16th Airlift Squadron began preparations as well. "We placed aircrews into alert status, ready to launch as soon as we could verify that the airfield in Kathmandu, Nepal could receive aid flights," said Lt. Col. Patrick
Farrell, 16th AS commander. Coincidently, both squadrons would be called upon to make sure the first 437th AW mission in support of Nepal got off the ground. The 15th AS "immediately generated two crews," said Bentley, "one of which flew to [March Air Reserve Base] Calif., to transport an interagency disaster response team for further movement." Upon landing at March ARB April 26, 2015, Inspector Chris Read, a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman said, "A 57-member team of L.A. County Fire Department firefighters, six search dogs and two semitrucks worth of equipment were loaded onto the C-17." According to a new release put out by the California Office of Emergency Services, this special team is known as the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 or CA-TF2. They are
one of eight teams that make up the California Urban Search and Rescue Program. These teams, when called upon, travel with specialized equipment, such as heavy concrete cutting equipment, chainsaws, search cameras and sonar to locate victims, as well as specialized communications and generators. Following the loading of the team's equipment, Capt. Brandon Gillet, 15th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot and the aircraft commander for the mission, flew the cargo and personnel back to JB Charleston, where he then handed the mission off to an aircrew from the 16th AS. The second leg of the mission to Nepal departed JB Charleston April 27, 2015 with Capt. Zachary White, 16th AS and mission aircraft commander at the helm. "Captain White and his crew are flying directly to Germany where an Air National Guard crew will take over See Nepal Relief, Page 3
JB Charleston promotes SAPR month theme: “know your part, do your part” Story and photos by Senior Airman Marianique Santos 1st Combat Camera Squadron
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Throughout the month of April, military and civilian members participated in events for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response month at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Events included a 5K SAPR run, a "design a shirt for the clothesline" project and a "walk a mile in their shoes" event, which further raised awareness and promoted education on the SAPR program. "The theme of SAAPM is 'know your part, do your part,'" said Maj. Gen. Gina Grosso, U.S. Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response director, who attended and spoke at the victims advocate recognition luncheon. "It's not enough to say, 'I'll never commit this crime.'" The month's events were organized and sponsored by the SAPR office. The SAPR office reinforces the Air Force and Navy's commitment to eliminating sexual assault through a comprehensive program that provides prevention and awareness education. "We've gotten better over the past decade in honing our ability to respond to sexual assault," said Grosso. "We could not have made it this far without the foundation we laid in 2005 which allowed us to accelerate our progress because it brought to light areas of improvement in dealing with this crime." Grosso also commended the Joint Base Charleston SAPR team for the great work they have been doing for the program. She also recognized victim advocates - those newly certified and who have been volunteering for years - and presented them certificates for the time they have dedicated to their training and the program. "I'm going on my second year of being a victim advocate," said Tech. Sgt. Chiquita Frazier, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron flight service center NCOIC. "Throughout the course of that, we have to do refresher training in different kinds of courses to make sure we maintain our national certification. We get a lot of experience with different agencies that help victims recover. We're continuously learning and
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Maj. Gen. Gina Grosso, U.S. Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response director, poses with Team Charleston leadership and victim advocates after a victim advocate recognition luncheon April 21, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The victim advocate program is spearheaded by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office to ensure a compassionate and effective response for victims of sexual assault. See more photos at www.charleston.af.mil
making sure that we are best prepared to help victims." The victim advocate program supports SAPR's mission of ensuring compassionate and effective response for survivors and cultivating a base-wide wingman culture that is founded on mutual respect and trust. "The purpose of the program is to assist individuals who come forward for help," said Grosso. "Victim advocates are people who can accompany an individual and provide support 24/7." The victim advocates program is open to all active-duty military members and Department of Defense civilians. Airmen and Sailors who volunteer for the program take time out of their schedule to ensure that victims seek assistance from the appropriate agencies and get the support they need
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through the road to recovery. "The training is phenomenal, so if you're a little anxious about volunteering, I would recommend that you come see the Sexual Assault Response coordinator," said Grosso. "There's no greater wingman than someone who volunteers to be a victim advocate." Though not everybody can meet the requirements of becoming a victim advocate, Grosso asks everyone to uphold the SAPR month's theme by being part of the solution. "You have to do your part to ensure this environment is a place where we can all thrive and every Airman is treated with dignity and respect," she said. "That's when we will achieve an Air Force free from sexual assault."
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Importance of STEM Outreach
By Captain Amy Burin Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer
dents, SeaPerch, DimensionU, Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition, Cyber Security Camps, IT Shadow Day and Girls Day Out summer camp show students the value of a STEM career. They are helpThe United States' need for a scientifically, mathematically and ing generate a broader, more diversified base of technologically literate populace is vital, and it will continue to grow future scientists and engineers for our nation's in importance - particularly as other nations make rapid advances in future. science and technology. Once the world leader, the U.S. now lags SSC Atlantic's programs are helping make STEM behind other nations in science, technology, engineering and math subjects more interesting to kids at a young age. The education from elementary school to the college level. International youth of today are completely comfortable with comparisons place U.S. students in the middle of the pack or lower in every aspect of technology, having spent most of science and math. The U.S. National Assessment of Educational their lives using computers, video games, cameras, Progress indicates less than one-third of U.S. eighth graders show proMP3s, cell phones and other toys and tools of the ficiency in math and science. digital age. While today's students are interested in Only one third of bachelor's degrees earned in the U.S. are in Captain Amy Burin technology, many of them are not being taught STEM areas. More than half of the science and engineering graduate Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic STEM-related subjects in a way that engages them. students in U.S. universities are from outside the U.S. Recent evicommanding officer SSC Atlantic volunteers partnered with the Center dence indicates that many of the most proficient U.S. students, includfor the Advancement of STEM Education to help teachers adopt new instrucing minority students and women, have been gravitating away from STEM tional strategies based on inquiry and design-based learning. Our folks to other professions. worked alongside and supported teachers in laboratories as subject matter This trend is something we are concerned about at SPAWAR Systems experts, performing experiments that help students of all ability levels apply Center Atlantic, especially since many of our scientists and engineers who what they learn in the classroom to real world problems. This is a fun way came of age in the Apollo era, will be retiring in droves in the near future. for students to learn and is a proven strategy for motivating them to pursue We need to engage and attract the future naval scientists and engineers who STEM careers. will fill the pipeline for tomorrow's high-tech jobs in government and From robotics competitions with elementary, middle and high school defense. teams to judging student science projects to summer academies, SSC SSC Atlantic has a long-standing commitment to inspire and encourage future scientists and engineers, but in the last several years these efforts have Atlantic is committed to encouraging STEM study in students and serving as positive role models for career opportunities that await them. Our outreach been in high gear. Across SSC Atlantic's locations in Charleston, New activities, along with our partnerships with colleges and universities and our Orleans and the Hampton Roads area, our STEM outreach programs involve recruiting efforts, are helping us reach our strategic goal of providing inno18,000 children, 1,200 educators, 172 schools and 14,000 volunteer hours. vative IT solutions for today, tomorrow and beyond. Outreach programs such as robotics for elementary through high school stu-
Protocol, it’s not what you think By Tech. Sgt. Phillip Vickery Joint Base Charleston Protocol
Since 1995, I have had the opportunity to serve the Air Force in several capacities. As a Reservist and on active-duty; in a support role as an Aircrew Life Support technician and in operations as both a C-5 and C-17 loadmaster. I've attended every enlisted PME available (yep, even the SNCOA!), assisted my commander processing personnel discharges as an additional duty first sergeant and worked tirelessly to help others save their career with personalized PT programs as a Unit Fitness Program manager. Most recently, I've been able to further broaden my career as one of Joint Base Charleston's three active-duty Protocol specialists. This assignment, has allowed me to continue developing what author Mark Miller details in his
book, The Heart of Leadership, as leadership character; specifically, the hunger for wisdom. Air Force protocol today is often mischaracterized as "party planning" or "catering." However, it is actually an important and defining feature of our professional military force. Protocol reinforces command structure and helps define how military leaders and personnel will interact with one another while maintaining appropriate courtesy and discipline. It "encompasses the knowledge, accumulation and application of established service customs" (AFI341201) ensuring military traditions, courtesy and etiquette are upheld in every ceremony, celebration and event. As a NCO, supervisor and father, it is very important to develop myself as a servant leader. I strive to continually learn as well as help those around me develop well-rounded leadership
characteristics. Those characteristics include supporting positions often thought to be unimportant yet vital to establishing service customs and esprit de corps. Mark Miller describes the characteristics of a leader with the acronym: HEART. Hunger for Wisdom, Expect the Best, Accept Responsibility, Think Other's First. I absolutely agree with his philosophy. In regards to seeking career-broadening positions, those wishing to satiate their hunger for wisdom would be wise to consider serving as a Protocol specialist. Joint Base Charleston's chief of Protocol has more than 25 years of experience. A servant leader at her core, she has mentored countless Airmen and Sailors, sharing a wealth of knowledge and numerous leadership qualities. In terms of developing your leadership H.E.A.R.T., Protocol is the must stop shop!
32 years of service - why I did it
By Chief Master Sgt. Gordon Drake 62nd Airlift Wing command chief
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – As my 32 year Air Force career comes to a rapid close I've found myself growing increasingly sentimental and reflective. I've spent considerable time pondering, savoring and squirreling away the memories of the places I've been, the people I've worked with and the achievements we've made over the past three decades. What was it that influenced me to spend the vast majority of my life in uniform? Why was I compelled to live a life of constant change and personal sacrifice for so long? Has it been worth it? We all choose to serve for a multitude of various reasons; to get away from a small town, to see the world, for educational opportunities or simply for a steady paycheck. I remember quite well how my father brilliantly wagered that I wasn't smart enough to be an Airman! Well, I took his bet, and soon found myself on Bergstrom Air
Force Base taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. I'll never forget that day and how impressed I was with all the Airmen in uniform...how professional and proud they looked in uniform. I wanted to be a part of this and soon found myself reporting for basic training. I sure showed my old man...or was it the other way around? Regardless of why we join, we quickly learn that we've joined more than an institution. We become part of something much bigger and more important than ourselves. We begin to internalize our core values and hold ourselves to a higher standard and expect more from ourselves and each other. I'm no exception, I quickly realized that I had joined a family and what I was doing was critically important to the defense of our nation and made an impact on nearly every person who stood on the face of this blue planet. I believe that each of us continue to serve because of the camaraderie, trust and the lifelong relationships we foster with our brothers and sisters in
arms. We take pride in the connection we feel with those who have come before us, a commitment to those beside us and a responsibility to those who will follow in our footsteps. There's no doubt, it's an honor and a privilege to be an American Airman. So yes, it's absolutely been worth it and as I spend my last few weeks on active duty, I'm quickly realizing that what I'll miss most is the daily interaction with the finest Americans this country has to offer; Americans committed to Integrity, selflessness and excellence. What I'll miss the most is my family of Airmen, my brothers and sisters in arms who have unquestionably "had my back." Although I'll always be an Airman, it will certainly be different. Though I won't be there to help shoulder the load and celebrate your future accomplishments, rest assured I'll continue to cheer from the sidelines and will take comfort knowing that there's a group of proud and strong Airmen who continue the long blue line and who absolutely WILL NOT FAIL!
Heavy drinking: Highway to disaster By Paul Ahlberg and Capt. Sheontee Frank 81st Medical Operations Squadron, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Heavy drinking is defined as consuming five or more standard drinks in one sitting. It is also considered "high risk" drinking due to the health concerns associated with drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. Many stories about heavy drinking are glamorized, not publicized, or forgotten altogether, so behaviors don't change. Here's a story that illustrates the many problems and risks associated with heavy drinking. Can you pick them out? Have you been on the “Highway to Disaster?” It was a perfect day on the Mississippi coast to take a swim in the pool, so a Keesler Air Force Base Airman decided to have a party one Sunday afternoon at his house. He invited some of his buddies over to join him -- the more the merrier. Some of his buddies invited a few of their friends to the gathering, which quickly turned into a
party. The Airman coordinated what everyone would bring, including a keg of beer, beer pong to play, and music to enjoy. By 5 p.m., guests arrived and the designated keg operator was letting the beer pour freely for everyone who wanted it without verifying the ages of the guests. Other attendees brought hard liquor and many were taking shots between drinks and playing beer pong. The host was tired and had gotten a little too much sun, so he went into the house to take a short nap. Several guests were hungry so one the guests drove to get pizzas from a nearby restaurant. The impaired driver had a friend who had not been drinking as much ride along with him. The driver had done this before and had never been arrested for impaired driving. A young female who had been playing beer pong was noticeably intoxicated near the pool. One of the guests asked her if she was OK, but she did not respond, so he yelled for someone to call 911. Some of the guests left in a hurry. Meanwhile, a neighbor called local law enforcement due to the loud music and noise.
There were many mistakes made throughout the course of the afternoon and the consequences were great. This scenario identified issues of underage drinking, contributing alcohol to minors, public intoxication, and driving under the influence. Most importantly this scenario illustrates the lack of wingmanship. Here are tips for responsible party planning: • Plan ahead. • Have a non-drinking designated driver. • Limit drinking. • Check identification to prevent underage drinking. • Be a responsible host. • Provide food, activity and oversight. • Offer water and non-alcoholic beverages. • Leave your vehicle at home. • Know your guests. • Ensure guests have a safe way home. • Remember 0-0-1-3. That means 0 underage drinking, 0 drinking and driving, 1 drink per hour, no more than 3 drinks per sitting. • Call a taxi or Airman Against Drunk Driving at your installation for a safe ride home.
Asian American - Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Come celebrate the Asian American - Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us on May 29, 2015 at the Joint Base Charleston Chapel Annex from 3 to 4:30 p.m. There will be educational opportunities, martial arts lessons, Polynesian dancers, and best of all, free traditional Asian American - Pacific Islander food. If you are interested in bringing traditional food or traditional items for display, please contact Staff Sgt. Angeli Yerkey at 963-5842 or by email at angeli.yerkey@us.af.mil.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month 2015: Looking Back
From Joint Base Charleston Air Base and Weapons Station SAPR Team
The month of April has been a busy one for both the Air Base and Weapons Station’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response programs as they recognize Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Both sides began the month with proclamations signed by leadership announcing Joint Base Charleston’s recognition of SAAPM and calling all service members, families, and civilians to do their part to eliminate sexual assault. The JBC-WS SAPR program continued to raise awareness of sexual assault through different sporting events like kickball, volleyball, and dodgeball tournaments at Navy Nuclear Power Training Command, Naval Munitions Command Unit Charleston and SPAWAR, as well as an installation 5K Paint Run. Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston hosted tours to promote prisoner awareness and give service members an idea of what a day inside the Brig looks like. NNPTC, NPTU, and NMC hosted lunch sales, bake sales, chili cook-offs and command picnics to bring service members together to discuss sexual assault and how they can be a part of the solution. Naval Support Activity Charleston and Naval Health Clinic Charleston both hosted a Denim Day where staff were invited to come to work out of uniform and dressed in denim and SAPR awareness shirts. During their drill weekend Navy Operational Support Center Charleston quizzed service members with SAPR trivia to improve awareness of the program and services offered. Two t-shirt designs, “Be the Solution”
and an elephant with the words “Talk About It” were sold around the installation during April to support survivors and encourage those to stand up against sexual assault. The Weapons Stations wrapped their month up with a SAPR Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2015 where all of the SAPR team members, Navy Mission Partner Command triads, and those who so generously devoted their time and efforts to the program were recognized. At the luncheon, donations totaling $10,000 were presented to both People Against Rape, our local rape crisis center, and the Medical University of South Carolina’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Department from the JBC-WS SAPR program in addition to new clothing collected during the month long SAPR clothing drive. The month of April offered JBC-AB a unique opportunity to build on existing momentum to fight this crime and ensure all service members are treated with dignity and respect. Prior to SAAPM, the 628th Medical Group and 628th Wing Staff sponsored SAPR events in preparation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Here on the AB going into Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron hosted a SAPR sponsored event, which consisted of a “Silent Walk” and hanging of SAPR teal ribbons on lamp posts at the front and back gates leading into the installation, and along Hill Blvd. The 1st Combat Camera Squadron sponsored the AB SAAPM by highlighting all events to ensure the base population was aware of events happening on the AB. While moving through the month of April, there were several events to get the involvement of the base population. Those
events were the “5K Run/Walk” with 17 individuals wearing teal shirts to symbolize the number of cases here at JBC-AB in FY14. The goal of wearing the teal shirts was to generate conversation, while giving a voice to those 17 victims. We accomplished this according to this year’s slogan: Eliminate Sexual Assault; Know your part, Do your part. As the month progressed, we highlighted the “Clothesline Project” by getting everyone involved and understanding the why and how this project came to life, by creating their own shirt. Each week during April, the “Silent Witness Silhouette Display” was rotated throughout the base with a listing of all court martial convictions in the Air Force from 2010 through November 2014. Several Airmen stated having the court martial cases displayed actually put a face and name to sexual assault, thus the purpose behind this display. On April 21, 2015, the AB SAPR Program held their second annual Victim Advocates Recognition Luncheon, with a guest speaker, the Director of the SAPR Program, Headquarters Air Force, Maj. Gen. Gina M. Grosso. SAAPM came to a close with the final event of “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes.” SAAPM does not have to stop after April, there are many other ways to get involved. Contact your installation SAPR Program on the Air Base at (843) 963-7881, or on the Weapons Station at (843)794-7428. The overall purpose of Sexual Assault Awareness Month is to increase education, awareness, and prevention regarding the effects of sexual assault. The intended goal is to educate our Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers and civilians to become aware of, and work to prevent sexual assault both in the workplace and during their off-duty time.
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and continue the mission of providing critical aid to Nepal," said Farrell. The Guard aircrew flying the last leg of the mission is assigned to the 164th Airlift Wing at the Tennessee Air National Guard in Memphis, TN. "Our first C-17 airlift mission to support the victims of the Nepal earthquake is a total force effort," said Col. John Lamon-tagne, 437th AW commander. "Our crews from the 15th and 16th Airlift Squadrons, combined with a crew from the National Guard, worked to quickly deliver the supplies to the other side of the planet. While many may view this as a very tall order, the truth is it almost always happens like this – with a combination of folks from the active duty, Reserve, and the National Guard."
Members of the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 board a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April 26, 2015. In all, 57 members of CATF2, along with their equipment and six search dogs will travel to Nepal to assist in the earthquake relief efforts. When called upon, these teams travel with specialized equipment, such as heavy concrete cutting equipment, chainsaws, search cameras and sonar to locate victims, as well as specialized communications and generators. To keep the aircraft moving, the mission will be flown by three different aircrews, two from the 437th Airlift Wing at JB Charleston and one from the 164th Airlift Wing at the Tennessee Air National Guard in Memphis, TN.
U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Taylor Queen
U.S. Air Force personnel load eight pallets of equipment onto a USAF C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April 26, 2015.
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Motorcycle season kicks off at JB Charleston
By Trisha Gallaway Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
The Joint Base Charleston Safety Office officially kickedoff the motorcycle riding season April 24, 2015 with a Motorcycle Safety Briefing at the Joint Base Charleston Theater, S.C., followed by a bike judging competition and a ride out to the Navy's Short Stay in Goose Creek. More than 100 Airmen and civilians turned out for the briefing where topics such as personal protective equipment, different levels of training and local riding hazards were covered. Also in attendance were Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander; Chief Master Sgt. Chris Robinson, 437th Maintenance Group chief enlisted manager and Chief Master Sgt. Rob Valenca, 628th Mission Support Group chief enlisted manager, all three happen to be motorcycle riders. "Thank you for coming out day, this is an awesome opportunity to get together and kick off the riding season," said Canlas as he addressed the crowd. Robinson reminded everyone that the day is not just about fulfilling an Air Force Instruction requirement. "This is about safety, this is about AFI requirements, but it's also about having fun," he said. "Riding a bike is supposed to be fun." Robinson also reiterated that while riding a motorcycle is fun, it can also be dangerous. "You don't have to be doing 110 miles-per-hour down the road to come close to ending your life," he said. "Enjoy yourself and be safe." After wing leadership addressed the group of motorcycle riders, Jim McMurray, the JB Charleston Motorcycle Safety coordinator began the briefing by conveying to the riders that they should already know what personal protective equipment they are required to wear while riding their bike. Service members who decide to ride their bike on base must abide by the guidelines and should be wearing the following PPE: a Department of Transportation, Snell or ECE approved helmet; eye protection; a long sleeved shirt or jacket; long trousers; full-fingered gloves; and sturdy over the ankle footwear. McMurray also stressed that continued training is how riders develop and maintain riding skills along with building their confidence. "It used to be that you only had to take the basic rider course and you were done," he said. "You are now required to take the intermediate training ideally within 60 days, but no later than one year after you take the your initial course." A refresher training course is also offered. "The refresher course is required at least every five years for the Air Force and every three years for Navy," said McMurray. "My recommendation is to take the course every year." McMurray also talked to the group of riders about the importance of making sure they are registered in the Air Force Motorcycle Unit Safety Tracking Tool, which allows the Air Force to maintain a current roster of those Airmen who are riding motorcycles on base. Local driving conditions such as bridges, animals and weather were also discussed.
.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt
Chris Bender, Green Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 37 member, directs motorcyclists where to park for the Annual Motorcycle Riders Safety Brief , April 24, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Annual Motorcycle Safety Brief is required by AFI 91-207, The Air Force Traffic Safety Program, paragraph 1.3.4.5. for all active duty Air Force motorcycle riders. All other service members, retirees, and dependents are highly encouraged to attend.
"What do you do if a squirrel runs in front of your motor- Support Group/Naval Support Activity; Master Sgt. James cycle?" McMurray asked the crowd. Ferguson (Custom Bike), 437th Operations Support Squadron; A resounding "run it over" echoed from the crowd. and Marcus Perkins (Sport Bike), 315th Airlift Wing. "Don't risk your life for that little tree rat," said McMurray. When discussing the Air Force's 2014 motorcycle mishaps, Note: The Annual Motorcycle Safety Brief is required by McMurray noted the Air Force was actually down in numbers. AFI 91-207, The Air Force Traffic Safety Program, paragraph Unfortunately, out of the 13 Class A Mishaps in 2014, "One 1.3.4.5. for all Active Duty Air Force motorcycle riders. All of those fatalities was here at Joint Base Charleston," he said. other service members, retirees, and dependents are highly Air Force-wide, there were three Class B Mishaps, which encouraged to attend. resulted in one rider losing a foot, a second having partial paralysis to their right arm and shoulder and the third rider now suffers from a traumatic brain injury. There were also 206 Class C mishaps, which are categorized as injuries that are non-fatal. Before heading out on the ride to Short Say, Capt. Jeffrey Phipps from the Ashley River Fire Department gave riders a few pointers on what information they need to carry on them in the event of an accident. "I'm here to talk to you today from the first responder point of view, and how we deal with folks when they fall." Phipps told the riders when first responders are called to the scene of an accident; they are not looking at your phone to see who they need to call. "We are looking for information about you," he said, "because you are the most important person to us at that Judges inspect motorcycles during the Bike Judging moment. Keep something on you that identifies important med- Competition at the Annual Motorcycle Riders Safety Brief, April 24, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Col. Jimmy ical history. That helps us more than any contact information." Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. During the safety brief, Canlas, Robinson and Valenca Chris Robinson, 437th Maintenance Group chief enlisted managjudged the more than 100 motorcycles entered in the Bike er, and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Valenca, 628th Mission Support Judging Competition. Winners in the four categories were Chris Group chief enlisted manager, served as judges for the event. Robin (Cruiser), 437th Maintenance Squadron; U.S. Navy LT Bikes were split into four categories: Custom Bikes, Cruisers, 1 4/16/2015 1:53:42 PM Sport Bikes and Commander’s Choice. Peter McLaughlin (Commander's Choice), 628th Mission
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Security awareness through education Ray Semko, a retired counterintelligence special agent for the Army and the Defense Intelligence Agency, briefed an audience on security awareness and operational security April 27, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Joseph Butta, an analyst who specialized in issues related to the Middle East, joined Semko and provided a presentation on Islamic literalism. The briefings were used to educate Airmen, Sailors and civilians on today’s threats against the Western world.
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Service members participate in the second annual Dodgeball Tournament April 24, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic hosted the tournament to help raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The winning team "Crew Bravo" from Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston beat out team "Code 11/51" from SPAWAR.
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Service members participate in a Volleyball Tournament April 23, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, S.C. Naval Munitions Command Charleston hosted the tournament and picnic to help raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The winning team "We Dem Boyz" beat six other teams at NMC Charleston to take the tournament.
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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill – This year's Air Mobility Command Rodeo readiness competition has been canceled. General Darren McDew, AMC commander, decided to cancel the competition scheduled for August at McChord Field, Wash., largely because of the high current operations tempo for mobility Airmen, and budget constraints. "During these challenging times, we need to be good stewards of our very limited funds and our Airmen's time," McDew said. "It's unfortunate, but given the circumstances, this is the right decision. We're looking forward to the possibilities of tailoring future Rodeo events, to ensure we're getting the most training and international partnership building value from this event." It is not the first time Rodeo has been canceled for budgetary or operational tempo reasons. In both 1988 and 2013, Rodeo was cancelled due to budgetary shortfalls, and 2003 was canceled because of worldwide commitments for the Global War on Terror and humanitarian efforts. The last Rodeo event was held at McChord Field in July 2011. Rodeo competitions are held to train and improve the abilities of U.S. and international partners' air mobility operations skills while building international relationships. All participants are being notified of the cancelation through appropriate channels.
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JB Charleston Airman earns three Levitow Awards
By Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Joint Base Charleston houses some of the finest Airmen in today's Air Force. This fact is demonstrated by highlighting one of our teammates who has gone above and beyond in his career. This individual has been awarded not one, not two, but three John L. Levitow Awards while attending Airman Leadership School, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and Senior NonCommissioned Officer Academy. The John L. Levitow Award is the highest award for enlisted Professional Military Education in the Air Force and is presented to the student who demonstrates the most outstanding leadership and scholastic achievement throughout ALS, NCOA and SNCOA. Only one student receives this award in each class and classes can vary in size, depending on base or school. However, class estimates for each school could be approximately 48 for ALS, 100 for NCOA and 300 for SNCOA. Master Sgt. Christopher Copans just returned from the SNCOA with his third Levitow award.
Copans, 437th Operations Group loadmaster superintendent, special operations division, oversees the loadmaster aspect of the 437th Airlift Wing's SOL II mission. SOL II, or Special Operations Low Level Generation Two, is the 437th AW's mission in support of specified Joint Chief of Staff missions. Copans is also a senior master sergeant select with 14 years of service and excellence has been a trait throughout his career. "My intent has never been to win awards," said Copans. "And honestly, the more awards you rack up, the less logical it seems you will get another one. You get a Levitow at ALS and think 'alright that's cool I got my Levitow, what's next?' Then you get another one at NCOA and think 'yeah well two out of three isn't bad.' Receiving the third one at SNCOA left me surprised." Copans credited his success to having great flights while attending the schools. "I had very smart and capable flight members," said Copans. "We worked well as a team and accomplished our all of our goals." Copans went on to mention the differences between the three schools. "ALS really focused on yourself and how to be a good leader personally," he said. "NCOA focused on a more unit, squadron level leader. And finally, SNCOA taught you how to be a good leader in the greater Air Force. All schools use the same tools, it's just the scope of information that changes." "I'd have to say NCOA was my favorite of the three," said Copans. "When I left NCOA, it was the first time I had gone to an Air Force school and left thinking, 'Wow, I wish I knew this stuff three years ago as a young technical sergeant' " Copans then provided some advice regarding PME. "Don't go to class just to get an award," said Copans. "Everyone will see your intentions and won't take kindly to it. Go to the class and try to learn something. Work hard, take it seriously, dedicate yourself to the flight and try your best."
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Celebrating Earth Day Children paint flower pots April 22, 2015, during the 45th annual Earth Day event at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Forest City Military Communities invited base residents to attend the environmental celebration which included activities for children and a yard care lesson from a local landscaping company. Participants were given grass seed to encourage growing a healthy yard. U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi
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GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) will use crowd-sourcing to receive ideas and suggestions from the entire Navy Officer Corps and Chief's Mess regarding the core competencies of our future Navy and Marine Corps officers, April 27- May 7. NSTC and USNA will launch the crowdsourcing interactive website, MMOWGLI, which stands for "Massive Multi-player Online Wargame Leveraging the Internet," as a tool and initiative to seek input that will impact the future of the naval officer corps. The portal will be open from April 27th through May 7th for all officers and senior enlisted from every community to contribute at https://portal.mmowgli.nps.edu/pcc. The crowdsourcing site is an Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) product and has been utilized on over a dozen different projects to utilize input from a large community of people to generate ideas and proposed solutions to large complex problems. Past
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By Chaplain, Lt. Col. Daniel Thompson Joint Base Charleston Chaplain
Just prior to his death, the great Polish composer Frederic Chopin gently whispered, “Remove my heart after I die and entomb it in Poland.” His sister preserved his heart in a jar of liquor and secreted it to Warsaw. The heart was passed through the family and was eventually buried in a church. During the Nazi
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Paint Run 5K Fun Run at JB Charleston
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Captain Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander congratulates MM3 Dillon Oergel (left) and Lt. JG Jennifer Oblinger (right) at the Paint Run 5K Fun Run April 25, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Oergel came in first place, finishing with a time of 19:00 for the top male runner. Oblinger came in first place as the top female runner with a time of 20:34.
Participants pass through a paint station during the Paint Run 5K Fun Run, April 25, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. This free event was open to everyone and was co-hosted by Joint Base Charleston Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. April is sexual assault awareness month. This year’s theme is, “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part.” The purpose of sexual assault awareness month is to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and support sexual assault survivors.
Runners take off at the starting line of the second annual Paint Run 5K Fun Run April 25, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, S.C. More than 300 people participated in the free event that was open to everyone and was co-hosted by Joint Base Charleston Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and Sam's Fitness Center.
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counseling sessions are solution focused, and either the supervisor or employee can make contact with us." Thomas said GS employees and their immediate family members are entitled to six counseling sessions for any issue causing stress in their life that may impact their work performance. Counseling beyond the six free sessions can include accessing the nationwide network of more than 17,000 affiliates to serve civilian employees, and often engages the employee's behavioral health insurance benefits. "Staff members are experts in behavioral health and workrelated issues," Thomas said. "When we need to engage financial or legal help for an employee, we use the services of these professionals, such as attorneys and financial advisors." Available financial services include family and college budgeting, buying or leasing a vehicle, debt consolidation, savings and investment strategies, buying a home and retirement planning. In addition to providing help on an individual basis, covered agencies are entitled to four one-hour presentations per year. "We have 50 presentations available on topics such as conflict resolution, balancing work and life, time and stress management and civility in the workplace," he said. Ultimately, EAP is about empowering employees to do their best on the job. "Our mission is to address any stress in a person's life that affects their work performance," Thomas said. "We want people to be happy in their job and we are here to help make that happen." For more information on the EAP, call (800) 222-0364 or visit the at http://foh.hhs.gov/services/EAP/EAP.asp.
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Special Notices
/ 628th Medical Group Closure: The 628th Medical Group will be closed May 6, 2015 for training from 12 to 4:30 p.m. In case of an emergency, please go to the nearest Emergency Room. For urgent issues, patients can call the regular appointment line at 843-963-6880 to receive support services. The medical group will reopen to normal business hours May 7, 2015. / Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume! Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like
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to help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR). / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 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 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.
Events
All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/
May 5 / A “My New Space” class will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success. May 6 / A “Key Spouse Orientation Training” for newly appointed Key Spouses will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. / MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for Separatees and Retirees from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…per
Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop. May 7 / A webinar, “Unleash the Power of a Budget,” will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financial independence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budget of your own. May 8 / A webinar, “Is the TSP for Me?” will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, strategies and more . / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend. / A “Heart Link - Charleston Orientation for USAF Spouses” will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.; join us for this fun orientation. Military spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, and benefits/services while making new friends! May 11-15 / A “Transition GPS Workshop” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing is required prior to attending this workshop.
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Events
All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480 or just register at https://booknow.appointmentplus.com/6yqzqrn0/
May 4 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Gps) Workshop: 4-8 MAY, 0800-1700. This mandated 5-day is held May 4 - 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space available basis.
May 5 / Comprehensive Principles Of Financial Planning: From 5 to 7 p.m., learn about the principles of comprehensive planning, wealth accumulation, risk management, and retirement planning. May 6 / Military Spouse 101: Spouses, welcome to the military. Being a military spouse can be a challenging adventure. Join the Military Spouse 101 class from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and meet other military spouses. You will learn military culture such as acronyms, ranks, chain of command, core values and how to adjust to the military lifestyle. May 11 / Your Career, Your Clearance: From 10 to 11:30 a.m., learn about how your finances can affect your security clearance and your career in the military. May 12 / Your New Wheels: Attendees learn how to determine what they can afford, plan for the various expenditures of a car, and learn to get the best deal on the purchase. Class will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 13 / Five Love Languages: 1630-1730: What makes you feel loved? People express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language from. Class will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Notices
/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career
Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 0730-1630 MF, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities.
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