05-03-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Vol. 4, No. 16

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

Friday, May 3, 2013

‘She is trained to be selfless, and that’s a testament that inspires me on a daily basis.’

Staff Sgt. Kyle Shaughnessy

Staff Sgt. Kyle Shaughnessy, 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Jaga, a 3-year old German Shepherd assigned to the 628th SFS at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., take a moment to prepare for an odor detection exercise, where Jaga detects odors associated with explosive or harmful materials used in homemade Improvised Explosive Devices. Military Working Dogs perform multiple duties and training including obedience skills, obstacle courses and various training objectives, depending on their specialized skill.

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Jaga, an Airman’s best friend Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

It's been said that a man's best friend is his dog, and for one Joint Base Charleston Airman, that sentiment couldn't be truer.

Staff Sgt. Kyle Shaughnessy, 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C., looks forward to going to work every day because he knows he gets to spend each day with his best friend.

Shaughnessy's best friend isn't your typical colleague. His wingman has four legs and a fur coat, but according to Shaughnessy, he wouldn't want to work with anyone else on a daily basis or watch his back in a dangerous situation.

Military Working Dog Jaga, is a 3-year old German Shepherd assigned to the 628th SFS and when she's not sleeping, playing or eating a high protein diet, she's a force multiplier Airman, with skilled abilities to detect explosives and prevent attacks from enemy insurgents.

Shaughnessy and Jaga are scheduled to deploy as a team to Southwest Asia in May. Although Shaughnessy has dedicated the last six years of his life to the Air Force as a security forces Airman, the deployment will be the first for both him and Jaga.

Before arriving at JB Charleston in March 2012, Shaughnessy's first assignment was Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The 341st Missile Wing nuclear deterrence mission required a fixed security forces presence requiring Shaughnessy to stay at home station.

"I'm not worried about deploying," said Shaughnessy, a native of West Palm Beach, Fla. "I'll be with my best friend, and we'll experience it all together."

Deploying isn't the only thing these two will experience together. Every day, Shaughnessy and Jaga are training, preparing and working side-byside as part of the 628th SFS, as well as preparing for their deployment.

And, if you think Jaga is worried about for her first deployment, then you're barking up the wrong tree.

The team trains on a daily basis. Their morning routine begins when Shaughnessy lets Jaga out of her kennel and she completes various obedience tests on the obstacle course adjacent to the K-9 building at JB Charleston - Air Base.

"The obstacle course helps Jaga prepare for a deployed environment," said Shaughnessy. "She listens to my commands, easily climbs barriers

and palisades, and in the future, will be able to transfer that knowledge to the terrain of a mountainside or forward operating base."

Jaga's overall physical health is vital to the mission's success while deployed and at JB Charleston. To ensure her physical standards are met, the duo takes five-mile ruck marches, run together three-times a week and finds other ways to stay active together, like playing a game of fetch.

"Jaga is still a puppy," said Shaughnessy. "She is full of energy, fun to work with and constantly on the move. Being a new handler, I feel very lucky to also be taking on the challenge of working with a new dog."

Before Jaga placed her paws in the Lowcountry, she began her Air Force career at the same base all enlisted Airmen start theirs, "The gateway to the Air Force," JB San Antonio - Lackland, Texas. However, instead of technical instructors and drill pads, Jaga was assigned to a different kind of basic training with the 341st Training Squadron and attended the Department of Defense Military Working Dog School.

The 341st TRS' mission is to provide trained military working dogs and handlers for the DOD, other government agencies and allies through training, logistical, veterinary support and research and development for security efforts worldwide.

She arrived at JB Charleston in December 2012, and is earning her stripes just like any other Airman. In addition to physical training, she must also qualify with on-the-job training; detecting TNT, C-4 and other materials frequently used in homemade explosives or IEDs. These certification detections are typically done through simulated marches through wooded trails within JB Charleston.

"When I see her change in behavior, I know something is in the area," said Shaughnessy, in regards to Jaga's warnings of nearby explosive materials. "She is trained to be selfless, and that's a testament that inspires me on a daily basis."

Jaga is more than my work partner, she is like my child," continued Shaughnessy, a father of two. "At times, she needs to be verbally corrected, but, other times its okay to play, have fun and just be a dog. Of course, accomplishing the mission comes first."

Jaga isn't just a heartbeat at Shaughnessy's feet; she is his wingman and, according to Shaughnessy, would be willing to lay her life down to save his. That self-sacrificing, unconditional love is what brings Shaughnessy comfort, solace and the inspiration to not only become a better Airman, but a better human.

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Commentary by Col. Judith Hughes 628th Medical Group commander

The 628th Medical Group has an Automated Phone Call Reminder System that periodically calls our beneficiaries to remind them of appointments, non-activated referrals to off-base specialty providers and upcoming medical screenings, such as well baby visits.

This system is an essential element in performing our primary mission - taking care of your, our past, present and future heroes.

Unfortunately, the same system we often rely on to help us care for our beneficiaries may not have operated as intended during the April 21-22, 2013, weekend. From our esti-

mates, almost 1,500 of our enrollees may have received a call reminding them of a screening test that was not appropriate (Pap smear overdue for males) or that a recent test showed abnormal results (high cholesterol).

In fact, many of the patients who received an abnormal result call had not had the referenced test performed.

Once notified of the error, we immediately disabled the automated screening test and results module within our system. While it is common practice for us to remind you of overdue tests, it has never been our policy for an automated system to notify you of an abnormal lab result. This has and will continue to be accomplished by our skilled clinical team.

The Medical Group Executive Team has been diligently working to isolate the cause of this error and ensure there is not a repeat occurrence. We apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may have caused our patients. If you have any medical concerns as a result of receiving an erroneous message, I urge you to contact your Primary Care Manager at 963-6880 or via MiCare (https://app.relayhealth.com) using your secure messaging account, so they may address any concerns you have.

Additional questions regarding our appointment and referral reminder system, which is still operational, can be directed to Maj. Merritt Brockman at 963-6708.

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COMMENTARY

Why we do hard things Commentary by Col. James Fontanella 315th Airlift Wing commander

I recently read an article that cited a number of studies on the benefits of preschool. As the father of three school-aged children, it was interesting to me because it validated a number of beliefs that I had on the advantages of starting learning early in a young brain. What I didn't expect though, were the lessons and benefits that were shown to carry forward into adulthood, and the rewards of challenging ourselves over a lifetime.

In a nutshell, the preschool studies that began in the early 1970s reversed the previous thinking that infants and toddlers needed nothing more than their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter to be met for them to thrive. The experiments were carried out over years, and then followed for literally decades later. They proved that youngsters who were exposed to social settings and given the challenges of building with blocks or finger-painting reaped measurable rewards later in their school years and adult lives. The metrics evaluated performance in high school, post-secondary education completion, job placement and even IQ. Significantly and undeniably, these early studies proved a positive correlation between preschool attendance and all of the measures of success later in school. What was more astonishing, however, was the added quality of life that was garnered by the experimental group - to the tune of appreciably reduced arrest records, drug use, teenage pregnancy, poverty and welfare rates, and increased employment rates, income levels, home ownership and socioeconomic status. All from

playing with trucks and When you were a kid, did you ever dolls! Why? have a parent tell you, "it builds characThe studies proved that a ter!" if you were prone to gripe about child's brain grows and doing something hard? They were probadevelops in complexity as it bly more correct than they realized. is stimulated and put to In the Air Force, we excel in doing work. What looks like fun to hard things. Whether it's vying for the an adult, like playing with next skill-level progression and potential blocks or doing a puzzle, is promotion, or maximizing work center demanding labor to a toddler. production and training in a given week, Because it is a challenge, it is it is in our ethos to challenge ourselves. good for them and literally We launched 13 C-17s in six minutes pays them (and society) back from Joint Base Charleston - Air Base a Col. James Fontanella 315th Airlift Wing commander over the decades of his lifefew weeks ago and made it look easy. time.

Fixing and flying airplanes in austere As adults, we choose to do hard things and environments, precisely airdropping cargo to they are still good for us, whether we make that ground troops in a combat zone, aerial refueling choice consciously or unconsciously. In our perhumongous airplanes within feet of other huge sonal lives, we voluntarily engage in tests that aircraft at 250 mph, and saving the lives of the may have very little tangible rewards, although critically wounded at 30,000 feet are all unarthey come with some obvious degree of satisfacguably high in the risk management department. tion - running marathons, climbing mountains, But as successes, they are possible because of the fishing for the "big one." You may have opinions lifetime of skills we have accumulated and honed. when you see a "26.2" or "140.6" bumper sticker, Are our successes in our professional lives due but trust that the owner acknowledges that he or to all that 'character' we built as kids, or the finshe accepted a challenge and overcame it. I even ger-paintings we created when we were 3-years like the "1.5" sticker, but that's a topic for another old? It's hard to say, but I'm sure the lessons and article. discoveries of our juvenile years are a good start The personal growth and long term benefits of in accomplishing the hard things we do as adults. doing hard things are constant among humans.

In the military, we operate at the pinnacle of The examples are nearly unlimited: reading to our doing hard things and we do them routinely. We kids, a long session at the gym, picking up a book do them not only because we can and because instead of watching television, and working on a they make us better, but because they represent graduate degree, etc. Sometimes, we know why service to our country. Let's keep on doing the they are good for us and sometimes we don't. hard things!

437th AMXS shapes Indian air force’s future in aviation

Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Robert Scarlett 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

included: Tech. Sgt. Marc Disbrow, Tech. Sgt. Matthew Clifford, Tech. Sgt. Lebruceso Curry, Tech. Sgt. Terry Marrow, Tech. Sgt. Kevin Davis, Staff Sgt. Michael Willis, and Senior Airmen Angel McCoy, Jennifer Smith and Mason Green.

As the Indian air force stands up its own C-17 program, Master Sgt. Buddy King coordinated all 437th MXS the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was approached instructors; his team provided a full week of in-depth observaby the Air Force Security Assistance Training office at Air tions during the extensive C-17 Home-Station Check inspecEducation and Training Command to facilitate C-17 aircraft tions and introduced the IAF technicians to several critical offmaintenance observation training. The 437th AMXS is one aircraft maintenance facilities. element of the 437th Maintenance Group's effort to provide Following their initial training and maintenance mission IAF technicians and maintenance leaders their first expoexposure, Indian technicians gained even more training from sure to the C-17 aircraft maintenance mission. the 437th MOS's maintenance training flight. Staff Sgts. John A cadre of the group's finest technicians from the 437th AMXS, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Scarlett Montalvo and Joseph Hammock spent a full day providing indepth knowledge on flare loading, culminating their full expo437th Maintenance Squadron developed a plan to provide 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sure to all critical C-17 systems. comprehensive seasoning training to IAF technicians folJessica Lovette, 437ths MOS C-17 Maintenance Training chief, said, lowing their formal training at the 373 Training Squadron, Detachment 5.

"This is our first round of Indian AF maintenance trainees and more are to This plan matched four-person teams of IAF technicians with 437th MXG come throughout this year. As a team, the 437th MXG has successfully carpersonnel, who ensured our allies gained critical experience in all aspects of ried out a comprehensive vision to prepare them for their C-17 delivery. This C-17 maintenance, to include troubleshooting, theory and operational mainendeavor truly represents a joint team effort as we've translated their formal tenance on all aircraft systems. classroom training to exposure to real-world maintenance situations. Our Indian air force technicians spent four weeks shadowing 437th Airlift Wing Indian allied technicians are getting the best training and mentoring from the maintainers in areas of maintenance management, flight line supervision, jet best maintenance personnel and instructors in the Air Force! There is no betengine maintenance, avionics systems, electronic countermeasures, aircraft structures, and general aircraft mechanical tasks. The 437th AMXS technicians ter place for them to be."

Diamond Tip: Good stewards of Uncle Sam's wallet

Commentary by Master Sgt. Jeremy Klemme 437th Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant With all the constant talk of sequestration, furloughs and budget cuts, you may be wondering; how does this impact me? Will these cuts change the way we do things? How can I help soften the blow?

The first thing everyone should know is that sequestration will affect everyone, military and civilian, in the Department of Defense. The second thing we should understand is this situation should absolutely change the way every person in the Air Force currently does business, and if you keep an open mind, this can be a good thing.

When I first came into the Air Force, there was a movement underway to save money and be financially responsible as a service. Everyone

worked together to help May 1 through June 1, Air Force Vice achieve this, but due to the Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer, September 11 , 2001, terrorwill be pressing forward with the ist's attacks on the World "Every Dollar Counts" initiative. This Trade Center and Pentagon forum for ideas will give all Airmen and the ensuing wars, fightwith ideas on how to save money, the ing and defeating our eneability to submit their ideas in an mies was paramount and effort to save.

Congress provided the money If you have an idea or procedural to accomplish our mission. change that you think will reduce Now that Congress is requircosts, sound off and push your ideas ing the DOD to tighten our directly to the top. purse strings, we have to figSmaller budgets are on the horizon, Master Sgt. Jeremy Klemme ure out ways to work smarter 437th Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant but let's not continue the "do more with a smaller amount of with less mentality." Instead, let's money and become even better stewards of the work towards a future of doing more in a American taxpayer's money. smarter, more efficient manner and with a conSo, how can we help soften the blow? From science eye on our budgetary constraints.

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NNPTC spikes out sexual assault

Story and photo by Seaman Jason Pastrick Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Public Affairs

The Naval Nuclear Power Training Command hosted "Spike Out Sexual Assault," a volleyball tournament to raise awareness of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month April 26, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Thirty-six teams from three commands, including Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic and NNPTC participated in the five-hour, elimination-style tournament to increase discussion about sexual assault prevention and reporting.

"We held the event to get people out of the classroom and to exercise; to get them to talk and think about sexual assault," said Senior Chief Petty Officer Brad Baldwin, a machinist's mate assigned to NNPTC and SAPR victim advocate and tournament coordinator.

"The goal was to raise awareness."

In addition to raising awareness among service members, the event raised money and supplies for the Medical University of South Carolina and People Against Rape, local organizations committed to assisting victims of rape and sexual assault. Volunteers manned a merchandise table with teal ribbons, magnets and shirts in support of SAAPM. "The turnout was incredible," said Tiffany

Mizzell, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for JB Charleston - Weapons Station. "I hope participants walk away with a greater awareness of the impact sexual assault has on victims and their families.

"Just by participating, they showed their support for survivors in our community," said Mizzell.

Providing service members with a fun, alcohol-free Friday night was a major goal for the event as well, according to Lt j.g. Amy Ellison, NNPTC lead SAPR trainer for the command.

"Alcohol is involved in more than 80 percent of all sexual assaults," said Ellison.

Even though SAAPM is now over, NNPTC staff and students can look forward to future SAPR events. The command is slated to hold a kickball tournament as well as a 5K run in the future.

With nearly 1,000 participants at this year's SAAPM 5K and 34 teams at the command's last kickball tournament, Baldwin said he expects a similar turnout at the upcoming events.

"We want students to have fun," said Baldwin. "Awareness through physical activity is our goal."

Students are encouraged to not only participate in SAPR events, but to volunteer their time as well.

"Students don't have to be part of the SAPR team to be involved," said Baldwin.

"Come out and help where you can."

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TCSC holds silent auction: raises money for scholarships

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

The 2013 Silver Wings Scholarship Silent Auction, hosted by the Team Charleston Spouses Club, was held April 19, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. "The auction helped us raise funds for our annual scholarships," said Nikki Weeks, TCSC board member and spouse of Capt. Shane Weeks, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot. "These scholarships are given out to military dependents and spouses every year as a part of our clubs mission."

This year's auction saw more than 75 people in attendance and raised more than $7,000. TCSC will combine the money from the auction with the funds raised at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Consignment Shop to fund the scholarships.

"More than 100 items were auctioned at the Silent Auction," said Weeks. "Items ranged from spa packages, Wild Dunes, S.C. resort and golf packages, a Charleston Children's museum membership, jewelry, military collectables and many other things."

The theme for the 2013 TCSC silent auction was "Hollywood Nights." When participants arrived they were able to walk down the red carpet and get their photo taken with TCSC appointed photographers. Guests dressed in their favorite cocktail attire, or as their favorite movie star.

"It was great seeing guests in sequins and feather boas as you would've seen on the red carpet years ago," said Weeks.

"Others were dressed as their favorite television characters, like "Hawkeye" from the television show, M*A*S*H. "Overall, the silent auction was a blast," continued Weeks.

"The band we had, Soul Fish, was rocking, and everyone enjoyed the silent and live auction. It was great seeing people running to different tables as that portion of the Silent Auction closed out. We also had a photo booth with fun props where people were able to get their pictures taken for a souvenir to remember the night."

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(Left) Bobbi Nitz, spouse of Col. Trevor Nitz, 437th Operations Group commander, Col. Judith Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander, and Phyllis McComb, spouse of Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, experience the glitz and glamour of “Hollywood Nights” during the 2013 Silver Wings Scholarship Auction. The Silent Auction is organized by the Team Charleston Spouses Club, with proceeds of the event being applied toward educational scholarships for military spouses and dependents.

The individual winners of the scholarships will be announced in the upcoming weeks, once the judging process is complete.

"The event wouldn't have been successful without the tire-

less work put in by so many individuals," said Weeks. "Our auction chairman, Tonya Prentiss, spouse of Capt.

Christopher Prentiss, 16th AS C-17 pilot, did an outstanding job putting everything together for such an amazing event."

628th ABW 1st Quarter Award winners

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Airman 1st Class Andrew Bradley, Airmen of the Quarter Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Swab, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Master Sgt. Joseph Adams, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter 1st Lt. Thomas Cousino, Junior Company Grade Officer of the Quarter Capt. Karen Mealey, Senior Company Grade Officer of the Quarter Edward Couto, Civilian of the Quarter Category I Albert Watts, Civilian of the Quarter Category II Staff Sgt. Tiffanie Dixson, Volunteer of the Quarter Senior Airman Johnathon Haney, Honor Guard Member of the Quarter

SecAF announces departure

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Army Wives meet with military families

Brooke Shields, an actress from the television show Army Wives, signs an autograph for a military spouse during a meet and greet session April 26, 2013, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Army Wives tells the story of four women and one man who are brought together by their common bond they all have military spouses. The series is based on the book "Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives" by Tanya Biank and is produced by ABC Television Studio and The Mark Gordon Company.

U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Catherine Bell, an actress from the television show Army Wives, signs an autograph during a meet and greet session April 26, 2013, at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Army Wives cast members Joshua Henry and Elle McLemore board a C-17 Globemaster III during a tour of the aircraft April 26, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston –Air Base, S.C.

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JB CHS NEWS Military Working Dog Jaga, a 3-year-old German Shepherd assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron, completes an obstacle course April 27, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The obstacle courses help train and prepare the MWD for various challenges they could face at home or while deployed. Military Working Dogs perform multiple duties and training including obedience skills, obstacle courses and various training objectives, depending on their specialized skill.

Jaga, an Airman’s best friend See the story on Page 1

U.S. Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Tom Brading

To See More Photos & News, Visit www.Charleston.Af.Mil Staff Sgt. Kyle Shaughnessy, 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, praises MWD Jaga, a 3-year-old German Shepherd assigned to the 628th SFS, after she completed the MWD obstacle course April 27, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base.

Shaughnessy and Military Working Dog Jaga, a 3-year-old German Shepherd assigned to the 628th SFS at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., take a moment to prepare for an odor detection exercise, where Jaga will detect odors associated with explosive or harmful materials used in homemade Improvised Explosive Devices.

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628th Medical Group ‘Takes Drugs’ back Officer Kevin Curry, a member from the 628th Security Forces Squadron, (middle) Carol Lampkin-Harris, a member of the 628th Medical Group Drug Demand Reduction Program, and (right) Master Sgt. Anitra Towns, 628th MDG noncommissioned officer in charge of pharmacy services, collect medication during Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 27, 2013, in the Navy Exchange at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal of prescription medicines, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications. The JB Charleston – Air Base and Weapons Station collected more than 75 pounds of unwanted/expired prescription medications.

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437th AW receives C-17 Globemaster III

Senior Airman Eric Halchak, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals in a brand new C-17 Globemaster III flown by Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander April 25, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 437th Airlift Wing is scheduled to receive two additional C-17s this year, as Boeing completes work on the Air Force’s final Globemasters.

The first C-17 to enter the Air Force’s inventory arrived at Charleston Air Force Base in June 1993. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area.

U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Col. James Fontanella, 315th Airlift Wing commander, board the brand new C-17 Globemaster III April 25, 2013, at JB Charleston, S.C.

Joint Base Charleston leadership salute as Gen. Paul Selva, AMC commander, delivers a brand new C-17 Globemaster III April 25, 2013, to JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Airman 1st Class Matthew Taresh, 437th AMXS crew chief, performs the first recovery and maintenance checks on the new C-17 Globemaster III April 25, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Airman 1st Class Matthew Taresh, 437th AMXS crew chief, chalks the tires of the new C-17 Globemaster III April 25, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Gen. Selva delivers third to last C-17 Globemaster III to JB Charleston

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Gen. Paul Selva, AMC commander, delivers a new C-17 Globemaster III April 25, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. 437th Airlift Wing is scheduled to receive two additional C-17s this year, as Boeing completes work on the Air Force’s final Globemasters. The first C-17 to enter the Air Force’s inventory arrived at Charleston Air Force Base in June 1993.

Selva hands the keys to a new C-17 Globemaster III to Tech. Sgt. Gary Pongetti, 437th AMXS crew chief, April 25, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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Charleston RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night

Staff Sgt. Kelly Brown, 560th Red Horse Squadron structures engineer, throws out the first pitch of the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night game April 25, 2013, at the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C. The Charleston RiverDogs hosted Military Appreciation night to show their support for the local military.

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NBC’s TODAY Show visits Joint Base Charleston

First Lieutenant Leonard Trujillo, 14th Airlift Squadron pilot, explains the various C-17 Globemaster III cockpit systems controls to Sara Haines, NBC TODAY Show correspondent, during a visit April 19, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Haines met with members from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 14th Airlift Squadron, 628th Security Forces Squadron Ravens team and 437th Aerial Port Squadron for a segment for the TODAY show. Each interview included hands-on interaction with Airmen who explained their jobs and their roles in achieving the Air Force mission.

(Far right) Elizabeth Neumann, an NBC TODAY Show producer, tapes Senior Airman Jay O'Neil, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Haines as O’Neil explains the wheel assembly on a C-17 Globemaster III during a visit April 19, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Sara Haines, NBC TODAY Show correspondent, yells out of a C-17 Globemaster III window to signal hydraulic pumps coming online during a visit April 19, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman George Goslin

Haines practices using a baton on a mock attacker from the 628th Security Forces Squadron Ravens team during a visit April 19, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

O'Neil explains the internal functions of a C-17 Globemaster III to Haines while taping during a visit April 19, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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437th AW announces First Quarter Award winners

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Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW command chief (right), gather with the 437th AW First Quarter Award winners after a ceremony at the Base theater, April 25, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. (Left to right) Julius Murray, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Civilian of the Quarter Category I; John Speaks, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Civilian of the Quarter Category II; Tech.

Sgt. James Davis Jr., 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter; 1st Lt. Erin Hughes, 437th AXMS, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter; Master Sgt. Charles Hall, 437th Operations Support Squadron, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. Not pictured is Airman 1st Class Kody Young, 14th Airlift Squadron, Airman of the Quarter.

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Airmen, family members participate in ‘Take Back the Night Walk’

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Scarlett, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance superintendent, gives the opening remarks at the “Take Back the Night Walk” April 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The event marked the end of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Airmen and their families, holding glow sticks, walk down Hill Boulevard during the “Take Back the Night Walk” to bring awareness to sexual assaults April, 30, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Every Dollar Counts campaign launched

Courtesy of the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Beginning May 1, 2013, Airmen can submit their cost-reducing ideas via the Airmen Powered by Innovation websites while at home, the office or on their smartphones.

With budgets shrinking, Air Force leaders are calling on Airmen to share their best money-saving ideas through the "Every Dollar Counts" campaign.

In the wake of sequestration, the initiative marks a cultural shift that empowers Airmen to find and recommend areas for savings that may be used to support readiness needs, said Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer.

Both uniformed and civilian Air Force members can participate in the month-long open call for ideas and share their creative and efficient ways to save money and time.

"When things get tough, Airmen figure out a way to get it done," Spencer said. "We have some of the most innovative folks in the world, so I know there are ideas about how we can do things better."

Because of Spencer's resource management and budget-related background he understands the urgency to mine those ideas.

"We stopped flying one-third of Air Force active-duty, combat-coded fighter squadrons in April, and we're projected to slow down or stop the flow of aircraft and engines in the depots," Spencer said.

Furthermore, he said, the Air Force must trim about $11

billion in the last half of fiscal 2013. Additionally, our overseas contingency operations funding is almost $2 billion short, so we have to make up that difference as well.

And the challenge is compounded by the sequester timeline, which officially began March 1.

"We have to squeeze a year's worth of cuts into about six months," Spencer said of the Air Force budget. "So there's a lot of money to be taken out of our budget in a short period of time ... I've never seen anything quite like it."

Airmen at every level should feel less encumbered by perhaps dated or unnecessary Air Force instructions or guidelines when brainstorming cost-cutting measures, the general said.

"Airmen Powered by Innovation means go into that file of good ideas that were maybe 'too hard to do,' pull them out and submit them," Spencer declared. "If it's a good idea and requires an Air Force Instruction change, then we'll see if we can do that."

Spencer wants Airmen to submit their ideas regardless of the idea's potential savings.

"Whether it's $500, $1 million or $30 million, we want to hear it because those dollars add up," he said. "We're taking every angle we can to manage our money and 'buy' as much mission as we can. In that sense, every Airman, whether they're at a wing or headquarters can help."

Spencer said the Every Dollar Counts campaign does not just focus on our wings but includes those large, centrally managed accounts as well.

"The Centralized Asset Management Office at Wright Patterson (Air Force Base, Ohio,) manages the money we spend on flying hours, sustaining space operations and depot operations -- over $16 billion -- so we're taking a close review of that account to determine how we can stretch those dollars.

"This is an opportunity to not only look at homegrown ideas, but broader ideas that affect the larger Air Force as well."

The general expressed optimism in quickly finding solutions through ideas.

"Innovation is what we're all about," Spencer said. "This is our family and we're going to get through this because we've got great Airmen to help see us through this."

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Events

All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 963-4406.

May 7 / A "My New Space" class will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success. / An "Explore Employment and Scholarship Services for Spouses" workshop will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about free available resources and services such as employment, resumes, the local

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May 8 / A Workforce, job referral, Specialist will be available for half-hour appointments from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a specialist that will provide job referrals, resume and interview assistance. This service is available to active-duty, retirees and their dependents and Department of Defense civilians.

May 9 / Mandatory TAP pre-separation briefings will be provided for separatees from 8 to11 a.m. and for retirees from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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

May 6 / A Security Clearance Workshop is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. Learn about how your finances can affect your security clearance and your career in the military. / A Transition GPS class is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will receive an overview of what to expect post military service and also learn how to make the transition to civilian career easier through planning, referral resource and financial planning.

Events

All classes or workshops will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Building 755, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 764-7480.

May 3 / A Command Financial Specialist Training (Forum) is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is open to command appointed E-6 and above personnel only. This forum is for current CFS who held the position for more than three years.

May 7 - 9 / A DOL Career Workshop is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Department of Labor instructors demystifies the civilian job market and provides attendees with the basic skills to create a resume, interviewing techniques, and detailed information to assist transition into the civilian sector.

May 10 / A VA Brief is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Learn the benefits of being a Veteran. / A Tricare Brief is scheduled for 3:30 to 4 p.m.

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May 10 / A Workshop for Department of Veteran Affairs Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. The VA representative will cover VA claims and filing process. VA One-on-One Disability Claims Assistance will be provided from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter (authorizing the VA representative to obtain your medical records) at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic's Family Practice section. This letter must be signed no later than Monday of the week's Friday VA One-on-One Assistance that you plan to attend.

May 23 / The Lowcountry Chapter of the Airlift/Tanker Association will host a golf tournament at Wrenwoods Golf Course, followed by a social at Rookies Sports Grill. Please call Capt.

James Ellison at 678-524-7274 to register for the tournament. Deadline for registration is May 21, 2013.

June 1 / A women's self-defense seminar will be held

May 11 / An Operation Clip and Save class is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how a pennypinching shopper saves hundreds of dollars each month using coupons.

May 13 / A Career/Resource Fair is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will enjoy introduction to the job fair world via a small group of employers who will offer you interviewing tips, review your resume and potentially interview you for a job.

May 14 / A Navigating Change class is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. Learn how to accept and overcome the challenges of change.

May 15 / A Ten Steps to a Federal Job (Resume) class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon. Are you having difficulty applying for a federal job? If so, attend this class to learn the 10 steps of the federal job search process and fine-tune your federal resume.

June 1 / A women's self-defense seminar will be held from 9 a.m. until noon at the MWR Athletics, building 725 at the Joint Base Charleston -

from 9 a.m. until noon at the MWR Athletics, building 725 at the Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station. The female participants will learn self-defense techniques from experienced black belt instructors. For more information contact Dr. Ronald Allan Charles, 8th Degree black belt, at (843) 553-6702 or email ronaldallancharles@comcast.net.

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LG-Window Air Cond.-Brand New still under Warranty 12,000 BTU: Cost $590.00, Sell $300.00 Cash Only. Ladson, SC (Call Betty at 843-4253077) Anytime.

For Sale: Sis white barrel back kitchen chairs. Very good condition. $210 for all. 843-225-7711 KITCHEN CABINETS Beautiful. Never Installed.

Cost $4800, Sell $1650. Call 843-856-4680.

Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set w/ warranty. $150! King for $225. Can Deliver $150 843-696-5712

6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set, Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available 843-696-5212

$395 Sofa & Love Seat, New in Plastic. Delivery Available, must Sell! 843-696-5712

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TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD

www.charlestonmilitary.com • 843-412-5861 fax 843-628-3454 Diggle Publishing, PO Box 2016, Mt. Pleasant SC 29465

Diggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their dependents. Each line is roughly approximately 45-55 letters and spaces. The amount depends upon the number of capitals, punctuation, etc. Three lines is roughly 150-160 total letters and spaces.

One ad per military family per issue. Military may re-submit ad each week. Only personal ads qualify to run for free (ie: garage sales, home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.) Business-related ads (even if a home business) do not qualify to run for free and must be paid. (See information below.*) We DO NOT accept “work at home” or “multi-level-marketing” ads. Ads which do not adhere to submission guidelines may be rejected without notice.

The Best Way To Submit A Free Classified Ad Is With Our Online Form At www.CharlestonMilitary.com We do not take ads by phone.

Please do not call us to confirm receipt of your free ad.

* Ads from non-military or business-related ads (even home businesses) cost $4 per line (45-55 letters and spaces per line). Additional lines (over the 3 free) for personal ads may be purchased for $4 per line as well. To pay for an ad or additional lines, please submit your credit card number and expiration date - as well as the name of the cardholder - with your ad via fax, email, or by phone.

Deadline to submit an ad is 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Ads printed on a first come-first serve, space available basis.

5 Pc Dinette $148, New in Box. Coffee & End Tables $99, All New! Can Deliver if needed, 843-696-5212

See the Answers, Page 14

Crossword of the Week

CLUES ACROSS 1. Minute amount (Scott) 5. Insolent talk 9. Unable to 11. Scoundrels 13. Wizard of __ 14. Murres 16. Malmsey wine 17. Sunday prior to Easter 20. Passage with only one access 21. Large woody perennial 22. Paddles 23. A small demon 24. Dakar airport (abbr.)

25. Small game cubes 26. Small amounts 28. Ribbon belts 31. Free from danger 32. Natives of Thailand 33. Incomplete combustion residue 34. Segregating operation 35. Lowest violin family members 37. Part of a deck 38. British Air Aces 39. Confederate soldier

41. Young woman coming out 42. Belgian River 43. Society to foster technological innovation 45. Linen liturgical vestment 46. Failed presidential candidate 49. “Long Shot” author Mike 52. Mind & body exercise discipline 53. Santa __, NM 54. Cotton fabric with a satiny finish 55. Packed groceries 57. N’Djamena is the capital 58. Fermented honey and water CLUES DOWN 1. Golf course obstacle 2. Article 3. One who counts 4. High rock piles (Old English) 5. Grassy layer of ground 6. Length of time in existence 7. Killing yourself 8. Liquid body substances 9. Egyptian Christian 10. Egyptian pharaoh 11. Beams

12. Keglike body tunicate 15. Positive electrodes 16. Adult female horse 18. Albanian monetary units 19. Raised speakers platform 26. NM art colony 27. Aftersensation phytogeny 29. Deep orange-red calcedony 30. Not a miss 31. Distress signal 33. Freedom from danger 34. Day of rest and worship 35. Phloem 36. Was viewed 37. Gluten intolerance disease 38. NYC triangle park for Jacob 40. Groused 41. Bounces over water 42. Arabian sultanate 44. Having vision organs 47. Steal 48. Old Irish alphabet (var.)

50. Corn genus 51. British letter Z 56. Peachtree state

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