05-04-2012 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston

Patriot

Vol. 3, No. 18

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

Friday, May 4, 2012

C-17 Ground Refueling

Senior Airman Rafael Lopez-Martinez pulls a hose toward a C-17 Globemaster III before refueling at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, April 18. The C-17 can hold up to 35,546 gallons of fuel and can carry a maximum of 17,900 pounds and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet which is crucial to resupplying remote areas from the air or ground.

Lopez-Martinez is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Gold AMU.

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U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

There's a new command chief in town

INSIDE 628th AMDS

By Airman 1st Class Dennis Sloan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Makes it safe See page 5

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the wing, major command and combatant command levels.

Serving as the JB Charleston and 628th ABW command chief, Hannon will provide leadership oversight in providing installation support to all JB Charleston mission partners as well as provide Joint Base Charleston recently welcomed its guidance and instruction to all the first sergeants stationed here. new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Earl "I look forward to meeting and working with the motivated Hannon.

Sailors and Airmen here to accomplish the mission," said Hannon.

Joining the Air Force in 1987, Hannon has Hannon understands the Air Force is asking a lot of its Airmen served in several commands to include: Air right now and stressed the need for Airmen to take care of themForce Strategic Command, Pacific Air Forces, selves and each other.

Air Force Material Command, Air Force Special "Every Airman's top priority should be to take care of themOperations Command, United States Southern selves mentally, physically, spiritually and socially," said Hannon.

Command, Air Combat Command and Air He also stressed the importance of accomplishing the mission.

Mobility Command.

U.S. Air Force photo "We need our Airmen to be fit and that means not just physical"I am absolutely humbled and honored to serve Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon ly fit, but to be fit in all four pillars of the Comprehensive Airman here at Joint Base Charleston," said Hannon, a Fitness initiative," said Hannon. native of McClure, Penn.

CAF enables Airmen to be more resilient by approaching situations This isn't Hannon's first tour as a command chief.

"I've had the pleasure of serving in the Air Force for more than 20 years positively and maintaining a healthy mind, body, spirit and social fitness level. and as a command chief at more than one base," said Hannon.

"If our Airmen are not happy or taken care of in their personal lives, Hannon's first tour as a command chief was at Eielson Air Force Base, Ala., with the 354th Fighter Wing followed by his previous assignment, they will be distracted when it comes time to complete the mission at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., with the 21st Expeditionary hand," said Hannon. "The four pillars are what we need our Airmen to be focused on so we can continue to be the greatest Air Force in the world, Mobility Task Force, which was recently inactivated.

"Colonel McComb called me the same day the 21st EMTF inactivated not just because of technological advancements, but because of the and asked me to come here to serve as his command chief," said Hannon. "I strength of each individual Airman."

Having served in AMC once before, Hannon has had the opportunity to believe having served at a joint base had a lot to do with him calling me."

"We've set the bar high here at Joint Base Charleston and continually see AMC Airmen in action.

"The Airmen in AMC are dedicated to getting the mission done, look for ways to improve the support we provide across the installation," said CoI. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander. "With whether it is providing humanitarian relief, delivering fuel to the fight or Chief Hannon's level of experience at JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, I know bringing service members to and from war - they work 24/7, 365 days a he will continue that legacy of excellence, and take JB Charleston to the year to get the mission done," said Hannon.

Hannon went on to paraphrase Gen. Raymond Johns, AMC commandnext level. Chief Hannon is a great addition to our team and I look forward er, by saying, "Somebody somewhere needs something and it is our misto serving with him."

During his 20-plus years of service, Hannon's duties have ranged from sion to answer that call."

Hannon concluded, "I want to continue to build on the foundation of the equipment maintenance, quality assurance and manpower management at 628th ABW and help our service members reach their full potential, whether it's through education, promotion or any other facet of their professional lives."

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COMMENTARY

Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams Jr. 437th Airlift Wing command chief

So, I am sitting in a place surrounded by people who are talking, laughing and just overall enjoying the environment and the company they are in. Husbands and wives are holding hands, friends are telling stories and I am awed by the sense of camaraderie that fills the air. The 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing has just recently returned from a deployment and I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to their "Eagle Feather" ceremony.

This ceremony is special and the two inductees were nominated and approved to forever be recognized to hold a unique and special place in what I would argue is the closest thing to family we have in the Air Force, our squadrons. Throughout the years, the squadron has held a special place in my heart. These are the people you work with daily, the friends you make for a lifetime and a place where the moments you experience will stay with you forever. It is the place we find the motivation, the drive to excel because of the commitment to the person standing next to you.

Col. Dave Hafer, a previous commander of mine, would always say, "If you were not in a squadron, you wanted to be in one." You see, he felt that same sense of belonging, a sense of family and pride that can only be felt when you are part of a team. These teams can endure hardships, deployments and various other obstacles and still come together to perform remarkably.

I often tell first term Airmen to look to their left and right when they are in-processing. These people sitting here are your family and will be the

As I enjoyed the Eagle Feather ceremony and heard the stories of success and watched a video of the recent deployment, I couldn't “These are the people you help but reflect on those great days I had work with daily, the friends experienced myself in that awesome environment we simply call the squadron. During you make for a lifetime and that reflection, I also thought about the great a place where the moments leaders who made this particular squadron you experience will stay exceptional. Although this event was to honor retired Lt. Col. Mike Mitchell and with you forever.”

Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Wilson for their Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams Jr. enduring commitment to this organization, I 437th Airlift Wing command chief submit there is another benefit here, one transcending rank or crew qualification. This ones to fix your car when you are away and watch benefit is the winning of hearts and minds, the your children, pets and house when you can't. sense of belonging and commitment that is reinThese are the people who will celebrate your forced during events like this. Policies can good moments and be there to support you during change, medals can be earned and awards can be bad times. It is through this closeness and caring won, but ultimately it is how someone was treated that we are able to sense when someone needs and how they felt that will endure the test of time. help and to offer what could be a lifeline for a On this night, Lt. Col. Rebecca Sonkiss, Lt. person in need. This caring extends far beyond the Col. Chad Rauls, Senior Master Sgt. Kevin walls of our squadrons and into our homes Kloeppel and Master Sgt. Jadirra Walls took their through our Key Spouse network as well. rightful place among generations of leaders who Ultimately, in my opinion, I would submit to have had the distinct pleasure of commanding and you our success, our Air Force's success, lies in leading in this awesome environment and to be the health of our squadrons. sure, deserve much credit for their role. They are I attended a senior leadership conference at the true epitome of leaders and their actions will Scott Air Force Base, Ill., last year to discuss vari- have a positive effect on our great Air Force for ous issues facing our command. During one of the years to come. I extend to them my personal many discussions, one of the indicators of a thanks for allowing me to take part in this awehealthy squadron was identified as one that in some ceremony. busy times, took the opportunity to get together, So, if it has been a while since your squadron have a dining out and enjoy being a part of a came together to celebrate, I would encourage you team. The excuse of not enough time, too busy, to take that first step and make it happen. The peretc., just didn't cut it as a reason for not having an sonal gratification is immediate and successful event like this. mission accomplishment is the ultimate reward.

worth repeating

Diamond Tip: Explore the Space … because only your journey can be your testimony Commentary by Senior Master Sgt. Wendell Simms 628th Contracting Squadron superintendent

In 2004, I attended the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy. As most of you know, at all levels of Professional Military Education, we are required to give speeches. Each of our speeches had to include at least one visual aid. For my speech on leadership, my visual aid was a photo of a mouse with a crash helmet sitting right at the edge of a mouse trap set with cheese. The caption I put on the photo stated, "Got crash helmet? When the going gets tough, the resilient show ingenuity."

After pausing for affect, I stated, "This little mouse might end up dead as heck, but to his little mouse buddies, although they may think of him as a little crazy, he will be anything but a coward."

While this visual aid was designed to portray multiple meanings, it was not, nor was it designed to portray or espouse recklessness. The symbol of the crash helmet equated to my faith and the point is about being fearless fearless of set-backs, fearless of failure, fearless of being the lone voice of reason, fearless of not subscribing to group think methodology and fearless in believing that the world is not flat and acting on that belief.

The fearlessness of which I speak is akin to what Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy's article in the April 20 issue of the Patriot newspaper described as "bold leadership." It was the bold leadership of Orville and Wilber Wright that lead to our Air Force becoming the most powerful and lethal Air Force in the world. I'm sure many of the people that stood by and watched the Wright brothers on their journey toward powered flight believed they were a little "crazy" but I'm sure that not one person ever thought of them as cowards. Resiliency is a major component for developing this type of fearlessness. This article, though, is not essentially about resiliency.

How do we develop bold leaders? I call it the Leadership Triangle. Often, we believe we can actually motivate people. Newsflash! Unless you're interested in creating a bunch of Pavlov's dogs, people do things for their own reasons - not yours. This is, in part, why leadership can be so very frustrating. With this understanding, leaders are better able to control the environment in which they are required to operate.

You may be still wondering what this Leadership Triangle thing is all about.

The triangle is the environment that leaders at all levels must create. For example, in boxing there is the boxing ring, albeit, it is not a ring, it is a square. If you are familiar with boxing, there are boxers whose sole modus operandi is to exert power and control over their opponent. Then there are boxers who are tacticians.

These boxers seek to cut the ring off to limit their opponent's movement and to accumulate points. While both seek to knock their opponent out, the tactical fighter seeks the knock out when it avails itself - his goal is to win the fight.

Leadership is more nuanced because the intent is not to knock out (figuratively of course) subordinates, peers or superiors. The Leadership Triangle provides the impetus for controlling the environment or "cutting off the ring" so to speak through accountability and eliminating excuses, but also by creating an escape route that fits the criteria of the Leadership Triangle and moves others towards the intended goal. This is where the Leadership Triangle comes in to play.

1. You must ensure you articulate clear, concise expectations.

2. You must equip those you lead with the proper tools and resources to meet the expectations you set forth.

3. You must ensure those you lead are properly trained on how to use the tools and resources to meet those expectations.

Leaders often blame failure on those they lead, but before laying blame, the leader must first be introspective to verify and confirm whether or not clear, concise expectations, proper tools and resources and the training to use those tools and resources were provided to meet the expectations set forth.

If the answer is no, then the leader has failed. If the answer is yes, then the leader's next step is to engage with those they lead to confirm and verify the expectations were understood and the appropriate tools, resources and training were provided to meet the expectations.

If the answer is no, the leader must reinforce all questions not answered in the affirmative. If these questions are answered in the affirmative, then this is where the accountability begins. At some point, it will become clear when "no" is being used as a diversion tactic. This is also when appropriate accountability action must take place.

The Leadership Triangle is fool proof because it creates the environment for 360 degree leadership and accountability. The Leadership Triangle is, in essence, the crash helmet you provide those you lead so they can be fearless in continuing to make us the greatest Air Force in the world.

Being a leader is not about exerting power and control, but force multiplication through developing our Airmen.

An article I read several years ago titled "People Power" captures it best: "If they are to succeed in managing diversity, leaders must grasp three paradoxes. The best way to keep power is to give it away. The best way to retain ownership is to share it and the best way to influence is to listen."

Don't stop running but keep that crash helmet strapped up! Give a little more, share a little more and listen a little more.

Language is critical to mission success Commentary by Maj. Jeffrey Darden 437th Maintenance Squadron commander

Does the Air Force have a language all its own? You betcha! Have you ever thought about what "language" we speak as Air Force members and why it's important? While it's becoming more and more common to speak our hodge-podge, English-acronym-text style language, I argue that it is more important than ever to understand and communicate the one true language that we all are supposed to speak in the Air Force ... the Air Force Instructions and technical orders.

I recently spent six months as a deployed squadron commander. While deployed, I was quickly reminded that each base, whether Active Duty, Reserve or Guard, all have a stout set of "isms" and their own particular way of doing things.

Early in my deployment, we had maintainers primarily from two bases, but when actions in Libya kicked off and refuelers were needed, Air Mobility Command directed a massive shift in locations for Guard units as well as the Total Force units. In a matter of six days, we rotated 12 jets and 60 people. While those numbers are not exactly staggering, the end result was having nine different tail flashes on our 16 KC-135 refuelers and having to mesh ARC maintainers from 30 different bases. We all had to work together to deliver the daily Air Tasking Order.

While each individual had mission focus, we quickly learned that we were speaking different languages based on the part of the country we were

from, the base we were from and the climate in which each of us were used to operating. Our biggest language barrier wasn't trying to learn Russian or Kyrgyz. It was remembering to overtly communicate the steps in the technical order, review the safety cautions and warnings and ensure we all understood the role of each maintainer prior to beginning a job. Like most lessons, this one came at a price. We broke a perfectly good KC-135.

On a very cold night in November, the guidance and control technicians were called out to a jet to change a flap transmitter ... not a particularly tough job. The task leader was a technical sergeant from Birmingham, Ala., the ground and safety guy was a staff sergeant from Scott, Air Force Base, Ill., the senior airman ensuring smooth cable flow during the ops check was from MacDill AFB, Fla., and an airman first class from Fairchild AFB, Wash., tagged along because he had never done the task before. None of the individuals had ever worked together.

Once the installation of the new transmitter was complete, the team began their ops check which included lowering the flap to certain positions to ensure the readings were accurate. If you have never seen a KC-135 flap move while on the ground, it rivals the amount of time it takes to get the family in the car before an outing. Throw in a few lost shoes, a forgotten cell phone, a bathroom run and a couple of fussy kids and you get the point. With the slow moving flap, three people on the ground and one in the flight deck performing the job, you would think that someone would have noticed the bright orange

ladder standing under and directly in the path of the flap. The sound of crunching metal caused a reaction similar to getting blasted in the face with a surprise snowball ... stunned bewilderment followed by a moment of sobriety.

There were several factors that went into this mishap. Without turning this into an outright Operational Risk Management, CRM, LRM discussion, the root cause of the accident was the lack of effective communication and not directly following the technical order for the job. Once we investigated the incident, we realized the team was just like one you would find in a pick-up basketball game ... whoever was on the sideline was drafted into the game. The individuals made assumptions and performed the job the way they were taught back at their respective bases. The problem again, was they all had their own way of doing things.

In the end, the crushed flap incident highlighted a significant challenge in the expeditionary environment: different people coming together from different bases to perform the mission encounter communication or language barriers. The one true thing we have in common (and why the expeditionary system can work) is that all of us are taught the same language at technical school. We all learn the exact same verbiage in the technical orders and Air Force Instructions. So ask yourself, do you perform to the Air Force standard by following technical orders and clearly communicating no matter what team you are on? Or are you setting yourself up for that surprise snowball to the face when a combat sortie is resting on your shoulders?

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Introducing MiCare, AFMS's new online secure messaging system

By Capt. Merritt Brockman 628th TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration Flight commander

The 628th Medical Group has begun patient registrations for MiCare, the Military's online confidential secure messaging service. This system has been shown to significantly reduce the number of phone calls between patients and providers, increase patient satisfaction and save time for the medical office staff and the patient. The 628th MDG aims to enroll as many patients as possible into MiCare and utilize secure messaging as the primary form of communication between patients and their healthcare teams.

Patients currently enrolled in MiCare have found the internet-based service easy to use and accessible. MiCare enables patients to communicate with their healthcare provider about routine health issues via the internet and can often prevent visits to the clinic.

On MiCare, patients can request appointments with healthcare providers, get test results, request prescription refills or ask their healthcare team medical questions via a secure electronic message that bypasses phone-trees, voicemail and phone tag.

MiCare is currently set for secure messaging and will be adapted to include Personal Health Records at a later date.

To register, patients should visit their local Military Treatment Facility to initiate the face-to-face registration process. Patients will need to show their military identification card and provide the clinic with basic information. An email will be sent for patients to finish enrollment and confidential messages may begin.

MiCare has been designed to support patients and healthcare teams and is being implemented Air Force-wide, so once registered, a patient will remain in the system no matter where the Air Force takes them.

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437th APS moves last Underbody Improvement Kit

By Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

437th Airlift Wing Aerial Port Squadron personnel, no strangers to award winning performances with three major awards under their belt, weren't at all surprised when they were tasked to fulfill a large order that would literally save thousands of lives of deployed service members.

In 2008, a joint effort was created at Charleston Air Force Base comprised of the 437th APS, United States Transportation Command, Central Command, Theater Army

Aerial Command, Army, Marine and Navy service components. This joint effort was to expedite delivery of cargo to U.S. forces in deployed locations.

One of the major projects to come out of this alignment was the 437th APS delivering the Mine Resistant Ambush Protective AllTerrain Vehicle Underbody Improvement Kit to troops overseas. The UIK improved the safety of the MATV's by providing better blast protection and deflection as well as providing spare parts for the vehicle.

The UIKs were considered such vital assets to deployed troops, the Army pur-

chased a 747 aircraft for the specific purpose of their timely delivery. The final 747 delivered the last UIK this week.

JB Charleston was chosen as the port of choice because of the outstanding reputation in mission accomplishment," said Lt. Col. Luther King, 437th APS commander. "We were also chosen due to our strategic location to rail facilities and a deep water port. Our vision is to become America's aerial port of choice for emerging cargo and passenger movement requirements and the opportunity to take on this critical mission brings us that much closer to making it a reality."

Each of the UIKs consists of eight crates, with a total of one kit per pallet. The 437th APS performed flawlessly as they delivered 6,751 kits down range. Once the kits were delivered to deployed locations Honeywell Contractors were able to attach the necessary items to the vehicles on site.

"The 437th APS Airmen were able to see their impact on the war," said Bobby Robinson, 437th APS assistant operations officer. "They were able to realize how important their jobs really are because the shipment of these kits saved lives every day in deployed locations."

628th SFS to honor fallen police officers

By Senior Master Sgt. Donnie Hart 628th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent

In 1962, President John Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed a law directing that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15 each year.

National Police Week was founded to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime.

To honor those police officers slain in the line of duty, the 628th Security Forces Squadron is sponsoring a retreat ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base flag grounds May 18 at 4 p.m. All base personnel are welcome to attend.

Welcome Home targets vets seeking jobs, VA benefits

Courtesy of Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center public affairs

The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center will host Welcome Home 2012, for all veterans, activeduty service members and their families aboard the USS Yorktown May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event features a job fair with more than 85 employers sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.

There will also be a health fair sponsored by the VA and onsite

enrollment for VA healthcare and benefits. Other partners include the Vet Center's Mobile Outreach Unit and representatives of the Riverdogs baseball team who will give away tickets to their Military Appreciation Night.

"Our Welcome Home is an excellent opportunity for the VA and the community to thank all of our veterans for serving their country and welcome home our returning service members," said Carolyn Adams, Ralph H. Johnson VAMC director.

Last year more than 450 veterans and their family members attended the event. At Welcome Home they found information

and resources to assist them in transitioning back into the community following deployments.

The event also included dozens of employers from throughout the Lowcountry, VA healthcare and benefits experts, area college representatives and a VA health fair featuring screenings and information on topics like post traumatic stress and women's health.

Welcome Home 2012 is free to all veterans, active-duty service members and their families who present a veteran or military I.D. card or DD-214.

JB Charleston volunteers selected as S.C. Hunter Educators of the Year

By Terrence Larimer Joint Base Charleston Natural and Cultural Resources manager

At a banquet in Columbia last week, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Director, Alvin Taylor, recognized the Joint Base Charleston instructor team as Regional Hunter Education Instructors of the Year.

In presenting the award, Taylor said, "These volunteer instructors are vital to the SCDNR's effort to maintain this state's excellent record of hunting and outdoor safety."

The Joint Base instructor team consists of Staff Sgt. Jake Darracot, Chief Warrant Officer Hunter Crider, Robert Talbot, Curt Porter, Stan Gragg, Don Watts, Keith Thompson and Terrence Larimer. In the past year this group of eight instructors taught four SCDNR Hunter Safety Education classes reaching 256 students.

In addition to working with the Hunter Education Program, the instructor group has also made significant contributions to the SCDNR's Take One, Make One program at JB Charleston and manned the SCDNR education booth at the annual Southeastern Wildlife Expo. They also have volunteered many hours in support of outdoor recreation at JB Charleston. This support has helped provide thousands of hours of hunting, fishing and recreational trail use to hundreds of military and civilian personnel.

Lt. Billy Downer, head of Hunter and Boater Education for SCDNR said, "As a group, these instructors are knowledgeable, professional and conscientious. Collectively their credentials are outstanding: active duty U.S. Air Force instructor, certified wildlife biologist, certified allterrain vehicle Safety Institute instructor, JB Charleston game warden, Mt. Pleasant police captain, American Canoe and Kayak Association instructor and a certified first responder. Truly the depth and breath of the experience that they bring to share with the students are remarkable."

Hunter education courses on JB Charleston are open to everyone and can be pre-registered for at the SCDNR web site www.dnr.sc.gov. The eight-hour education course is mandatory for all JB Charleston hunters as well as all residents and non-residents born after June 30, 1979.

The course includes instruction in the principles of hunter safety emphasizing firearm safety and handling. Students also gain knowledge of basic natural resources management principles, hunting ethics, hunter-landowner relations and hunting techniques.

Hunter education graduates receive certification cards that are recognized by all states requiring mandatory hunter education. This year, classes will be July 14, August 11, Sept.

15 and Nov. 3. For additional information, call the JB Charleston Natural Resources office at 764-7951.

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Bioenvironmental Engineering technicians concentrate on four main functional areas: Occupational Health Surveillance which consists of routine

bioenvironmental engineer skills training; and Radiation Surveillance encompasses installation radioactive There is a team at Joint Base material accountability, radiation shipCharleston with special skills that proment monitoring, workplace radiation tect us from some of the more hazstorage and X-ray surveys. ardous elements we encounter in a All of these responsibilities, along military environment. with a high deployment tempo, add The 628th Aerospace Medicine stress to the job. When these Airmen Squadron Bioenvironmental deploy, they usually have to cover Engineering Flight personnel anamore duties with less manpower. lyze our drinking water, test for "We usually deploy in one or two high radiation levels, chemicals person teams," said Senior Airman and biological contaminants and Leah Erlandson, 628th AMDS are trained to rush into the kind of Bioenvironmental Engineering techhazardous environments most of nician. "We have to tackle the load us would run away from such as that a whole shop would normally chemical spills or biological conbalance in a non-deployed environtaminant incidents. ment."

The mission of the Air Force The duties of their job when Bioenvironmental Engineering deployed could vary depending on a technicians is to conduct health specific deployment location or cerrisk assessments for base persontain mission requirements, but usualnel and to communicate those risks ly they have the same tasks at to commanders. They keep Airmen deployed locations that they do at healthy by minimizing illness and home station. They aim to maintain injury, providing respirator fit tests consistent capabilities for both garriand conducting industrial hygiene, son and deployed environments. heat stress prevention and noise The dangers associated with this surveys. They also serve as part of career field can be high. Besides a joint strike team with the 628th Senior Airman Leah Erlandson checks air levels having to assess potentially dangerCivil Engineer Squadron emer- on a MSA Firehawk self-contained breathing ous situations for work environgency management team as initial apparatus during a demonstration at Joint Base ments on-base, the responders in the event of an inci- Charleston - Air Base, April 16.

Bioenvironmental Engineering techdent involving biological, cheminicians are initial responders on the cal or radiological situations. industrial workplace health risk assess- emergency management team. They "The Bioenvironmental Engineers' ments, noise surveys, ventilation sys- suit up and go into hotzones that put vision is to optimize combat capabili- tem surveys, heat stress monitoring and the rest of the base on alert. ties," said Master Sgt. Christopher respirator fit testing. Community "I think it's very rewarding because my Robinson, 628th AMDS Bioenviron- Health Surveillance samples the base career is not the same thing every day," mental Engineering Flight noncommis- drinking water, ensuring it is safe for said Erlandson. "There are so many sioned officer-in-charge. "We do this consumption; the Readiness and aspects to the job. Personally, I love being by preventing casualties and enhancing Training program conducts gas mask in Bioenvironmental Engineering." performance in the deployed and garri- fit testing, emergency response and

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class George Goslin

Senior Airman Leah Erlandson unpacks a sample jar from a Quiksilver chemical and biological testing kit during a demonstration at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, April 16. Bioenvironmental Engineering technicians perform health risk assessments for everyone on base to keep them safe from whatever exposures their job may present. Erlandson is a 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician.

Senior Airman Leah Erlandson sets up a Radeco radiation air sampler during a demonstration at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, April 16. Bioenvironmental Engineering technicians perform Senior Airman Ebony Brown poses for a photo while inside a Level A Fully-encapsulated HAZMAT health risk assessments for everyone on base to keep them safe from whatever exposures their suit at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, April 16. Airman Brown is a 315th Aerospace Medicine job may present. Erlandson is a 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering technician.

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437th Airlift Wing names quarterly awards winners

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(Left to Right) Col. Erik Hansen, Master Sgt. Rene Delarosa, 1st Lt. Edward Yerage, Capt. Benjamin Wood, Tech. Sgt. Matthew Ancell, Randall Gillum, Tamra Fuchs, Kayle Ealey and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams Jr., pose at the conclusion of the 437th Airlift Wing Quarterly Awards ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base April 27.

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Airman 1st Class Rodrick Defreitas puts his headset on prior to refueling a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, April 18. Defreitas is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Fuels Mobility Support Flight.

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NSA names Sailors of the Quarter

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Naval Support Activity Charleston recently named its Sailors of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter of 2012: Petty Officer 1st Class Jinnett Santos was named Sailor of the Quarter, Petty Officer 2nd Class April Butler was named Junior Sailor of the Quarter and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Johnson was named Blue Jacket of the Quarter. Santos is a culinary specialist assigned to the Weapons Station Galley and Butler and Johnson are both ship’s servicemen assigned to Unaccompanied Base Housing at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station.

Team Charleston Spouses Club awards scholarships

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker

At a ceremony held May 2, the Team Charleston Spouses Club presented scholarships to six deserving individuals. (Left to right) Elizabeth Wham, daughter of Col. Benjamin Wham; Austin Pendergist, son of retired Lt. Cmdr. Dennis Pendergist; Alex McMeekin, son of Senior Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin; Courtney Reeves, wife of Jonathan Reeves; Shanna May, wife of Tech. Sgt. Gregory May and Kathleen Domingo, spouse of Senior Airman John Domingo.

315th Airlift Wing members honored at ROA awards luncheon

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Shane Ellis 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

MCRD PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – More than 15 members of the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base attended the Department of South Carolina Reserve Officers Association awards luncheon April 28 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. The ROA awards luncheon recognized the accomplishments of various South Carolina reserve organizations and ROA members.

Three officers from the 315th AW were recipients of the Palmetto Patriot Award which recognizes significant contributions to the South Carolina ROA chapter and national security. Recipients of the Patriot Award were: Col. Terry Lawrence, 315th Operations Group commander; retired Col. Lou Aston, former 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander and Capt. Wayne Capps, 315th AW chief of public affairs.

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Dick Fuller, 315th Alumni Association president, was also recognized as a Palmetto Patriot recipient. He was also the recipient of the Outstanding Palmetto Patriot Award which recognizes outstanding and sustained contributions to the South Carolina ROA chapter and national security.

Capt. Jeffrey Fox, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, was the recipient of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Junior Officer of the Year Award and six officers from the 315th AES were in attendance as their squadron took home the USAFR Outstanding Unit Award.

Lt. Col. Connie Alge, former 315th AW Services Squadron commander and current Air War College student, was the recipient of the 2010 USAFR Unit Commander Outstanding Service Award and the 315th Maintenance Group was hon-

Officers from the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base represent the 315th Airlift Wing during the Department of South Carolina Reserve Officers Association awards luncheon, April 28, at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island. The ROA event recognized the accomplishments of various South Carolina reserve organizations and ROA members, and the 315 AES was the recipient of the USAFR Outstanding Unit Award.

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May 6 / 315th Airlift Wing Community College of the Air Force Graduation: Join us in congratulating the CCAF class of 2012, May 6 at 2 p.m. at the Base Theater. Refreshments in the lobby to follow the ceremony.

May 8 / Federal Employee of the Year luncheon: The Federal Employee of the Year Awards luncheon, hosted by the Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston Area will be held May 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the RedBank Club. Everyone is welcome to come out and support the 628th Air Base Wing, the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings, and other FEA Award nominees. For more information, contact George McDowell at 963-5518. / Educational Opportunities Counseling: These half-hour, one-on-one sessions allow you to meet with an expert who will help you reach your educational goals, May 8 from 10 to 11:30 am. Call 9634406 for more information. / Investing Made Easy: Learn how to get started, make a financial plan and get an overview of financial markets and fraud, May 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 9 / Plan It - Fund It - Get It: In an attempt to improve customer service at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, several representatives from various Air Force squadrons will be on hand for a town hall meeting scheduled May 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Red Bank Club. All facility managers, budget and finance GPC cardholders, approving officials, unit safety and security representatives, as well as key prime contractors are encouraged to attend. Topics include: * Project Planning (AF 332 Process) * Contracting Process (Construction/Services) * Service Contract Development/Surveillance * Funding - MIPRS/AF Form 9's/Year End * Security Badging for Contractor Access * Do's and Don'ts, Unauthorized Commitments.

For more information, contact Lt. Col. Tyr Brenner at 963-5155 or email tyr.brenner@us.af.mil / My New Space: This workshop is specifically designed for individuals moving out of the dorm and addresses tips for financial success, May 9 from 8 to 9 a.m. Call 963-4406 for more information. / Workforce Specialist: Half-hour appointments are available to meet with a workforce specialist who will provide one-one-one job referrals as well as a basic resume and interview assistance, May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Available to active duty, retirees, their dependents and DoD civilians. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 10 / Deployed Spouse Appreciation Dinner: Held at the JB Charleston - Air Base picnic grounds, all spouses of deployed military members are invited, May 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come out and join us for great fellowship, support, activities and good food ... all on us.

Bring the children because we will entertain and astound them. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 14 / 628th SFS National Police Week Golf Tournament: Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Wrenwoods Golf Course with a start time of 8 a.m.

For more information contact Staff Sgt. Brandon Brown at 963-3639.

May 15 / Homeschool Overview Workshop: This workshop investigates the homeschooling world by answering questions and meeting other families who home school, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to get started, the type of curriculum required and support for homeschooling efforts. Contact Cicely McCray at 963-5444 for more information. / Transition Assistance Program (Tap) Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease, May 15 through 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 16 / Creating Your High School Resume: Learn how to build a resume based on classes, activities and skills, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, contact Amanda Ambrose at 963-5780. / Spouse Employment/Scholarship Orientation: Learn about free available job resources, services, resumes, the local job market, scholarships and other job search issues, May 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 963-4406 for more information. / All You Need to Know about Building, Maintaining and Repairing Credit: Whether you want to build, maintain or fix your credit and score, this class will cover every aspect of the credit report and credit scoring, May 16 from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 17 / Troops to Teachers: Counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a new career, May 17 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

Certification requirements, routes to state certification, and employment leads will be discussed. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 18 / National Transportation Week Golf Tournament: The 437th Aerial Port Squadron is hosting a four-player, Captains Choice golf tournament May 18 at 10 a.m., at the Wrenwoods Golf Course.

For more information contact master Sgt. Wimmer at 963-4898, Master Sgt. Burkhart at 963-7144 or Lt. Hayes at 963-3071.

May 23 / Ten Steps to A Federal Job (Resume): Learn the process for landing a federal job, May 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 24 / Deciphering The Career Status Bonus (CSB/Redux): Individuals must select between two retirement systems between their 14 ½ & 15 year mark of service. This brief workshop explains the financial of impact of both, May 24 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 29 / Making Sense of The Tsp (Both Civilian & Military): Simplified language to help the novice investors understand the purpose of the TSP, whether it's a good choice, strategies to use when investing in the TSP, and more, May 29 from noon to 1 p.m. Call 963-4406 for more information. / Field Grade Officer Notification Training: Training for FGOs in the notification process for casualties, May 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 30 / Smooth Move: Learn from numerous experts, such as Finance & TMO, on how to PCS smoothly, May 30 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 31 / Exceptional Family Member Program Support Group: Support Group for families enrolled in the exceptional family member program, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, contact Okereta (Reta) Mills at 963-4411.

Events

May 8 / Federal Employee of the Year luncheon: The Federal Employee of the Year Awards luncheon, hosted by the Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston Area will be held May 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the RedBank Club. Everyone is welcome to come out and support the 628th Air Base Wing, the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings, and other FEA Award nominees. For more information, contact George McDowell at 963-5518.

May 9 / Plan It - Fund It - Get It: In an attempt to improve customer service at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, several representatives from various Air Force squadrons will be on hand for a town hall meeting scheduled May 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Red Bank Club. All facility managers, budget and finance GPC cardholders, approving officials, unit safety and security representatives, as well as key prime contractors are encouraged to attend. Topics include: * Project Planning (AF 332 Process) * Contracting Process (Construction/Services) * Service Contract Development/Surveillance * Funding - MIPRS/AF Form 9's/Year End * Security Badging for Contractor Access * Do's and Don'ts, Unauthorized Commitments.

For more information, contact Lt. Col. Tyr Special Announcements Brenner at 963-5155 or email tyr.brenner@us.af.mil / The base Honor Guard team is recreating their May 10 Heritage Hall and is accepting contributions of any / Deployed Spouse Appreciation Dinner: Held and all old air force uniforms, coins, flags, pictures, at the JB Charleston - Air Base picnic grounds, all items etc. These items can be dropped off at the spouses of deployed military members are invited, Honor Guard Bldg. 4450 New Mexico Ave, Hunley May 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come out and join us Park Base Housing Area, or they will pick them up. for great fellowship, support, activities and good Call 767-2134. They will also be gathering names of food ... all on us. Bring the children because we the individuals who donate so they can be invited to will entertain and astound them. Call 963-4406 for the unveiling of the new Heritage Hall when it is more information. complete.

May 15 / Over Pricing (ZOP) Program: Per Air Mobility / Homeschool Overview Workshop: This workCommand, everyone that orders parts through the shop investigates the homeschooling world by Department of Defense stock system is requested to answering questions and meeting other families who file a report when large discrepancies in prices exist home school, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn for parts received. An example would be a $5 part how to get started, the type of curriculum required that costs $500. All personnel should contact the and support for homeschooling efforts. Contact 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Customer Cicely McCray at 963-5444 for more information.

Service office to file a complaint. For questions, conMay 17 cerns or further instruction on ZOP, contact Staff Sgt. / Troops to Teachers: Counseling and assisCharles Brown at 963-4831. tance to help eligible veterans and their spouses / Workforce Specialist: A workforce specialist is transition into a new career, May 17 from 12:30 to now available by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Certification requirements, routes to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The spestate certification, and employment leads will be cialist can help with job referrals, resume and interdiscussed. Call 963-4406 for more information. view assistance and provide information about eduMay 31 cational opportunities for active duty, retirees, / Exceptional Family Member Program dependents and Department of Defense civilians.

Support Group: Support Group for families Call 963-4406 to schedule an appointment. enrolled in the exceptional family member pro/ Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through gram, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 contact Okereta (Reta) Mills at 963-4411. at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Patti Donahue Special Announcements at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more / Coupon Exchange: The FFSC has a coupon information. / Story Hours at the Library: The Base Library exchange station in Bldg. 755 and is open to all milihas two fun story hours every week. Mondays at tary and family members. Bring in unused coupons 10 a.m., is the home day care story hour. Please between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through call ahead each week to sign-up your group for this Friday and help yourself to coupons for your family. day. Tuesdays is the toddler open story and craft Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. / Stepping Stones Pre-school Story Time: hour starting at 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for this session. Both sessions are free. Parents and pre-school children learn together through stories, songs, arts & crafts and play time Call 963-3320 to sign up. / Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston: with the "Stepping Stones" Pre-school Story Time Held the first and third Wednesday of each month, program at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons this is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JB Station Branch Library. Children must be preCharleston for all military spouses who have recently school age and accompanied by a parent or moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, con- guardian. This free program is every Thursday nect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn morning at 9:30 a.m. To register call 764-7900. / Birthday bowling parties: Looking for somewhere to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Get the information you need to make this your family's thing different to do for your next birthday party? best assignment ever. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the to register. / Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon bowling center for party options and availability. / Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you way to get fit while spending quality time with and your family. For more information on the coupon your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculptexchange, call 963-4408. / Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do ing while strolling with your baby. It's a great you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often chance to interact with other new moms. Classes than you would like, or regret how you act when you meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to more clearly and be more assertive? Consider regis- 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided. tering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. The work- For more information, call MWR Fitness Director shop is divided into four, 90-minute sessions held on Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. / Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com for consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every Military Families is the Defense Department's offimonth. To sign up or for more information, contact cial, online, on-demand tutoring and homework help service for military members and their famiFamily Advocacy at 963-6972. lies. The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist See more briefs at www.charleston.af.mil with homework, studying, test preparation, proofTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to reading and more. Active-duty military members patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS and National Guard, Reserve personnel and BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close Defense Department civilians on active duty in a of business the Friday prior to publication.

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deployed status and their family members are eligible to participate. Tutor.com's network includes more than 2,500 professional tutors who have delivered more than six million, one-on-one tutoring sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certified through the site, and all sessions are recorded for quality control. The program can also be accessed through a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. / Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party?

Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films. Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more.

Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $40 to groups of less than 40 people. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey, at 764-4107 for reservation information. / Budget for Baby: The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offers a basic budgeting class for expecting mothers. Class is held every second Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. After completing the class, each mom receives a Layette filled with free baby items such as crib sheets, onesies and a homemade blanket. Call 764-7662 or come by 1004 Jefferson Ave., Bldg. 717 to sign up for the class. / Work & Family Life Specialists: Work & Family Life specialists are available by appointment. Get help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance, first move and information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, family members and Department of Defense civilians. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for an appointment. / Personal Financial Management: Let an FFSC certified financial specialists assist you in accessing and explaining your credit report. They can provide the tools and information to improve your score and make the right decisions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. / Wise Credit Choices: Did you know that your credit score is a huge deciding factor for interest rates, mortgages, insurance costs, employability, loans, deposits, etc.? Call a personal financial manager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480. / Developing your spending plan: Let a financial education specialist at the FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provide you the tools and resources needed to develop a financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go and how you plan to get there by starting today.

Contact the FFSC 764-7480 for more information. / Stepping Stones Pre-School storytime: Parents and pre-school children learn together through stories, songs, arts & crafts and play time with the Stepping Stones Pre-school Story Time program at the JB CHS - Weapons Station Branch Library. Children must be pre-school age and accompanied by a parent or guardian. This free program is Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. To register, call 764-7900. / MWR's Recycling Department calling for all metal: Containers for empty aluminum cans are located throughout the Naval Support Activity.

Aluminum cans are the mainstay of the recycling program; however, all types of metal are accepted. If you have heavy metal products that need to be picked up, call the Recycling Department at 743-0510. All recycling proceeds go towards enhancing your Morale, Welfare, Recreation facilities and programs. / Resale vehicle lot: Selling a car, truck, camper, boat or motorcycle? MWR's "Hot Deals on Wheels" used vehicle lot offers the only authorized place to display vehicles for sale on Naval Support Activity. The lot is located near Red Bank Road in the New Wave Pool parking lot. The cost is $8 per week for military and immediate family and $10 per week for retirees and DoD civilians.

Reservations and payment are accepted at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Call 7642120 for more information. / "Early Bird" drop-off service: The Auto Skills Center, located on Fletcher Street, offers "Early Bird" drop-off service for your convenience. Vehicles in need of service can be dropped off prior to our normal operating hours using the key drop-box, located outside the facility. Patrons can simply fill out the provided envelope with an explanation of the mechanic services needed, place the vehicle keys in the envelope, and drop them in the box. Call the Auto Skills Center during their normal operating hours to receive an estimate or to provide any additional information concerning the work needed.

Free movies at Cinema I at JB Charleston – Weapons Station

Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. / Contraband: May 4, 7:30 p.m., Rated R / Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol: May 5, 5 p.m., Rated PG 13 / Underworld Awakening: May 5, 8 p.m., Rated R / Johnny English Reborn: May 6, 2 p.m., Rated PG

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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College will conduct a training program for

GKN Aerospace Ten years ago, I relocated here from New York to get away from the cold winters and enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry. ...Can you blame me?

I own two companies Centerline Builders and Centerline Plumbing.

With over 25 years of custom home building experience and over 30 years of plumbing experience, I can do it all.

I want to take care of all your home needs: from changing a faucet to renovating your home, or even building your brand new home. I am ready to help.

Call me today for a free estimate at 843-971-8770 or email me at CenterlineSC@yahoo.com

Do you know me? ... Maybe you should.

Ken Recine, Owner 2207 Hearthstone Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

About GKN Aerospace: GKN Aerospace will manufacture components and structures supporting the aerospace business market in their new facility in Orangeburg, SC. The facility will eventually support several international customers with manufacturing presence in the southeast region of the United States. Manufactured products from the Orangeburg facility will primarily be aircraft subsystems and major assemblies comprised of both metallic and composite components.

Potential employment opportunities exist for:

Senior Assembly Technician Qualifications and requirements include: • A High School diploma or GED • 4-6 years of direct and progressive manufacturing experience • Working knowledge of basic shop math concepts • Ability to use and interpret data obtained from measuring devices such as calipers, scales and gauges.

• 2-3 years of work experience with the manufacture or repair of aerospace composite products • Must demonstrate an understanding of basic procedures required for composite assembly, bonding, laminating, trim and drill, part repair and core operations.

• A basic level of familiarity with personal computer functions and software is required.

• Moderate physical effort required to assemble details on various shapes and surfaces; and the operation of hand tools such as riveters, drills, grinders and sanders.

• Work experience or training in leadership, coaching, counseling, associate training and team building is highly desired. ***All persons applying must be able to pass a background check and a drug screen. *** *** Excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, vision, life, 401K. ***

Applications taken online ONLY. APPLY NOW AT www.sctechjobs.com Computer access and application assistance is available at your local SCWorks Center. To locate your nearest center go to http://www.scworks.org/directory.asp. ******************************** An Equal Opportunity Employer U.S. veterans are encouraged to apply A Smoke-Free and Drug-Free Workplace and Pre-employment and Random Screening M/F/H/ The U. S. Government restricts access

by Foreign Nationals to certain types of technology and technical data. Consequently, this posting is intended only for U.S. nationals and permanent resident aliens (i.e., Green Card holder).

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