05-06-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) by Diggle Publishing Company

Joint Base Charleston

Vol. 2, No. 17

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

Friday, May 6, 2011

An Airman participating in a water survival training course is pulled by a Zodiac inflatable boat May 2, at the Charleston Harbor to experience the feeling of being dragged by a parachute. The course must be taken every three years by every pilot and crew member who is on flight status in order to stay flight qualified. The course is held during the warmer spring and summer months and tests the students’ ability to release a parachute in the water, board a life raft and come out from under a parachute. See more photos on Page 10.

JB CHS conducts water survival training Story and photo Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston public affairs Ten Airmen from Joint Base Charleston attended a seven-hour water survival training course May 2, at the Charleston Harbor to keep their flying status current. All pilots and crew members must take the water training course every three years to maintain their flying status and to ensure they are prepared to handle mishaps that leave them stranded in water. The course is offered at JB CHS twice a month. "The course is held in the spring and summer months and is designed to teach Airmen how to survive in the middle of a large body of water in case of an emergency water landing," said Staff Sgt. Anthony Barrette, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) specialist from the 437th Operations Support Squadron. "The course begins with an hour long refresher lecture where I go over safety precautions, safety equipment and safety techniques." After the lecture, Airmen were handed their safety equipment including a helmet, a parachute harness and a flotation device. Then they headed to the Charleston Harbor. "The weather was perfect and the water temperature was in the high 70's, so the Airmen were not required to wear wet suits," Sergeant Barrette said. At the boat dock on Daniel Island, Sergeant Barrette and two SERE augmentees put a Zodiac inflatable boat, a 46-man life raft tied to a one-man life raft and a parachute into the water. Airman there had three main tasks to accomplish to pass the course. "First, the Airmen have to experience being dragged by a parachute in water,"

Sergeant Barrette said. "One-by-one they jump off the side of the Zodiac and are dragged by their parachute harness at about four nautical miles per hour. Once they experience the effect of being dragged, they must flip on their backs, dig in with their heels and release the parachute harness." The second task the Airmen had to accomplish was to board a 46-man life raft and a one-man life raft after being dropped into the water. The Airmen climbed into the 46-man raft without much struggle thanks to the design of the side steps and a helping hand from their wingman, but the one-man raft was a one-man show. "To board the one-man raft, Airmen are taught the Soften, Lubricate, Inspect and Pull or SLIP procedure," Sergeant Barrette said. "When the water is rough, the easiest way to pull yourself in is to use the swim method, but the water was calm so using a knee to climb aboard was preferred. The third task, and hardest for some, was pulling themselves out from under a parachute to simulate one that landed on top of them in the water. "In a real life scenario this can be extremely dangerous if a person is tangled in the line from the parachute," Sergeant Barrette said. "That's why there is a knife attached to each harness." At the end of the day every Airman who participated passed and left a little more tan than when they first arrived. "It was a great class and everything went smooth," Sergeant Barrette said. "These Airmen fly over water all the time and you never know when this type of survival training will come in handy."

Gen. Johns visits JB CHS Gen. Raymond Johns Jr. poses for a photo with the National Defense Transportation Association-Military Airlift Committee on Joint Base Charleston's flightline, May 4. General Johns is the Air Mobility commander.

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COMMENTARY

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Month of Appreciation and Remembrance

Commentary by Adm. Mike Mullen Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff America’s support means so much to our military. In fact, as I travel the world to visit our men and women in uniform, what they want to know most is, “Are the American people still with us?” I tell them that you are. May is set aside as Military Appreciation Month to offer each of us the opportunity to recognize, honor, and show support for all who wear and have worn the uniform, along with the incredible families who serve alongside them. Throughout the month, communities across the country will host events and activities at

baseball games, auto races, concerts, parades and more to celebrate our troops and their families. We will specifically recognize the extraordinary contributions and dedication of military wives and husbands on Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 6, followed by Armed Forces Day on the 21st and culminating with Memorial Day weekend at the end of the month and the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. on the 30th. Each of these days has a distinct and welldeserved focus. But they all share in common real human stories of sacrifice and service. Through these personal stories, we can hear the testimonies of those - present and past who have given so much of themselves, including those who have given all.

We must never forget these men and women nor their families - particularly our wounded warriors and the families of the fallen, whose lives and dreams have been forever changed by the sacrifice of their loved one. As we enjoy everything that May has to offer and march towards the joys of summer, we can each reach out to show support in various ways, to listen to their special stories and to offer a simple “thanks for your service.” The Joint Chiefs of Staff and I salute our military and their families this month and every month, and just as importantly, we thank each of you for taking the time to show your support and care for those who do so much to take care of us.

Because it’s not your Air Force Commentary by Lt. Col. Aaron Burgstein 1st Combat Camera Squadron commander I recently had the honor of presiding over a retirement ceremony for a master sergeant with 25 years of service. When it came time for remarks, he made the usual comments and thanked his friends and family, but his message to the Airmen is what struck me the most. He relayed that when he first joined, the in-vogue term was "not in my Air Force!" whenever an Airman was being corrected by a supervisor. Your shoes not shined? "Not in MY Air Force!" These supervisors were using this catch-phrase not to be malicious, but to instill in their Airmen the idea of taking pride in the work they did and to take pride in ownership; pride in "your Air Force." However, it's not "your Air Force." It's not my Air Force. It's more than that. It's stewardship; taking care of something that doesn't truly belong to you. We've been given the responsibility of taking care of something that doesn't really belong to us; something that is bigger than us and should encourage all of us more than the phrase "not in my Air Force." That's

because one day you'll be held accountable and responsible for what you've done with the charge you've been given to protect. That charge and that responsibility are about mentoring young Airmen just entering the Air Force and even those who've been in for awhile. It's our responsibility to empower all Airmen to do their job, to teach them what's right and what's wrong, and to give them the resources to complete their mission; the Air Force mission. So remember, it's not your Air Force. It is however, your job to do the best with what you have and to make the best of what you've been assigned to do. It's not your Air Force. It's our Air Force and we owe it to those who came before us and to those who will follow, to maintain the standards, dignity and pride that make it such a great Air Force. It's not your Air Force. Take what has been given to you and make things better than when you got here. Always strive to make things better. That's why our core values are integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do. Because we owe it to those we serve with, and to those we protect. Because it's not your Air Force.

For women, by women Commentary by Tech. Sgt. Stacia Zachary AFCENT Combat Camera Correspondent FORWARD OPERATING BASE URGUNE, Afghanistan – I have served in the military just shy of a decade. The military has taught me how to find my footing in a traditionally male environment. To that extent, I have rarely felt like an outsider simply because I am a woman. I never would have considered this to be a luxury - that is, not until I began deploying. I am not a novice traveler. I have journeyed all over Europe and parts of Central America. I felt comfortable with the knowledge that each culture allowed slight differences between the genders. While I grew up around different races and cultures, I never gave much thought to what it took to live a relatively peaceful existence among all these differences. Feminism in America has opened those doors and torn down all barriers for women well before my time. I have never truly grasped the meaning of overcoming those barriers. Afghanistan taught me just how much impact they would actually have on me. I was unprepared for the segregation of men and women that I found in Afghanistan on my first deployment in 2006. In some places, you would see clusters of women cloaked in burqas or scarves moving in unison, or I would see a single woman sheltered by two or three men. In some places, I was convinced that the place was completely devoid of a female population. When I would go to recruiting centers or shuras, I was usually the only woman. The confusion or irritation my presence would cause never failed to baffle me. Afghanistan taught me the lesson of luxury in things I had taken as commonplace. I never would have thought that laughing with a man who was not my father, brother or husband is taboo. I never would have thought that going to a school filled with boys was not the norm. I became very aware then how much our worlds differed.

In many ways, I finally found my place among women when I went to Afghanistan. Afghan men immediately throw up a wall when a woman is around, and, many times, they will speak to a lower ranking man rather than me. It was very disturbing to me at first. Through interaction with the women, I felt accepted and dignified in a way that I just never felt among the Afghan men. Whenever I would climb out of a Humvee, it would always cause a sensation because the crowd's attention would hone in on my blonde hair peaking out from beneath my helmet. Even as I became the center of attention to curious little boys saying, "Mister, mister," I immediately tuned in to the young girls who would sneak a look at me or the women who would openly stare. The women's eyes saw through the pretense of being a soldier and saw just see me as a girl. It became such an honor to see a woman or young girl smile at me. It was a shared smile of secret meaning. It seemed to say to me, "You're one of us." Once, when I visited an internally displaced persons camp, a woman allowed me to hold her baby. She threw back the front of her burqa and revealed a smile to me. Once the men came over, the veil immediately fell, and the magic of sharing that moment between women was broken. Through my deployments here, I have seen how far things have come along. It seems that women are beginning to gain a more solid footing in the traditionally male environment every year. It was on my latest assignment that I took my place in history by attending a women's shura. It was the first all-female meeting in Paktika province since NATO forces liberated Afghanistan. The province, bordering Pakistan and a long-time Taliban stronghold, was cloaked in fear of retaliation if they took an active role in restoring their government and securing their freedoms. To that end, the coalition forces have made amazing progress in helping give the Afghans back their home.

Many provinces in Afghanistan have been able to hold women's shuras already, but they are typically places in which there is less threat of Taliban retaliation. Here, the women know the risks yet are still willing to fight for their right to become active in daily affairs. Because of the cultural sensitivities, a female engagement team was created to act as liaisons between the local women and influential female Afghan representatives. In order to get a glimpse of this special meeting, an all-female combat camera team was required. On this deployment, my main role is as a correspondent. However, without a female photographer on hand, I was dual-hatted and assumed the role of photographer as well. Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton is a combat aerial videographer, and together we were able to provide a full compliment of imagery and print for this event's coverage. Hopefully, we can give the outside world an inside look at the struggles the Afghans are slowly overcoming. It seems amazing to me that this opportunity gave me the chance to live a first: being a part of an all-female Afghan shura hosted by an allfemale military engagement team, covered by an all-female combat camera team. Through the years, I have seen the impact our military is having on the people of Afghanistan. I have learned that I am not here to change their culture and Westernize it. Even though our mission is to teach Afghans how to overcome their struggles, I learned just how lucky I am to be an American. The freedoms I enjoy, and serve to protect, are luxuries that I never want to see taken from me, both as a person and a woman.

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Sacrifice: A proper perspective Commentary by Capt. Douglas Pietersma 20th Air Force Director of Intelligence F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. – Like so many other military members, my 2009 deployment started with a tearful goodbye to my family and a long walk down the jetway of a local airport. I was off to the desert, or more generically, the Middle East. I was not particularly looking forward to this deployment, but I would do my duty as required. As with all military endeavors, there seemed to be an inordinate amount of "hurry up and wait." This is the phenomenon of showing up six hours before catching the rotator, or contract aircraft, only to spend five of those hours waiting to depart. These sentiments seemed to be shared by my fellow service members as we waited for what seem to be an eternity. Flying from the continental United States to an overseas location is never a short enterprise. As expected, the long flights were accompanied with poor sleeping, if any, and barely edible airline food. All in all, it was an undesirable experience. After arriving at our first stop in Southwest Asia my fellow service members and I were informed our layover could be anywhere from one to five days. With nothing to do and thousands of square miles of barren land to do it in, the prospects of something better were fading quickly. This brought morale to an all-time low for everyone, and I was no exception. I was sorely disappointed to hear my air transport would be aboard a C-130 Hercules. This was certainly not the most favorable way to get to where I was going. Cramped space would put my knees right up against the person sitting opposite of me, and high temperatures in this region would no doubt leave me sweating off pounds by the minute. Our carry-on luggage might end up on top of us, or more uncomfortably, underneath us. This all proved to be exactly as I imagined. Trying to look on the bright side, I told myself, "Things couldn't be all that bad. This should be a nonstop flight to my final destination, right?" Unfortunately, there would be a three-and-a-half hour flight, a layover at relatively remote location, then a

short flight to my final destination. At this point, I didn't care much, because I had hardly slept at all in four days, and I just wanted to get where I was going. The only good thing about the layover was that it was only supposed to take a few minutes as several passengers and their cargo were being offloaded. Things were going as planned, and we were ready to depart from our short layover when the back ramp of the aircraft came open again and the engines shut down completely. I thought, "What could possibly be the problem now?" The pilot came back into the passenger and cargo compartment and announced the flight had been delayed because we would be taking "HR" on board. I thought, "HR? What in the world is that?" The pilot said there would be a ceremony as this took place, and then we could be on our way. It was then I realized "HR" meant human remains. Reality check There had been a casualty of the conflict I was going to support, and that casualty was an American. The body of that American would be loaded onto the aircraft transporting me and my fellow service members to our deployed location. For the deceased service member, this would be the first leg of a journey back to grieving loved ones for final respects and burial in the United States. As my fellow passengers and I disembarked the aircraft and headed for the terminal at this military field, the mood was somber. We weren't sure exactly what was going on or how long it was going to take, but that seemed less important in the context of what was happening. Just then, a senior NCO announced we had been invited to participate in the ramp ceremony, which our pilot had previously mentioned. Every passenger of our aircraft moved quickly to participate in the ceremony. We joined more than a hundred service members already standing in formation. As we began to take our places, more service members continued to show up. By the time the ceremony began, there were approximately 300 to 400 service members in two long formations. We marched out to form a corridor through which the flag-draped case would pass in procession. With the color guard in place, the senior leaders took

DIAMOND TIPS Commentary by Master Sgt. Christopher Greek 628th Medical Group first sergeant In today's world, service members live in a very unpredictable environment where the bad guys are looking to find any means necessary to cause undue harm to us and our families. We need to do everything possible to keep our Airmen and our families safe. And in spite of the death of Osama bin Laden, terrorism is not going to go away. We need to remain vigilant. I have highlighted a few security tips that will help us in doing just that. - Vary your routes from home to work and back. We need to stay unpredictable. Predictability is what hampers us the most when it comes to staying safe. - Always check for tampering of the interior and exterior of your vehicle before enter-

their position and we all saluted. An Army chaplain then read scripture as he lead eight Soldiers bearing the case on their shoulders. Some of those Soldiers had tears running down their cheeks, no doubt because they knew the individual in the casket. Normally, standing at attention for 15 to 20 minutes would have seemed like torture, but not in this situation. The strength to stand and salute was easy when compared to the sacrifice of the deceased we were saluting. Even though we were tired from several days of flying, there were no complaints as we paid our respects. I didn't know the name, gender, military service or military specialty of the person in the case. Neither did I know the circumstance nor cause of death. But, none of that really mattered, because one of my fellow countrymen had given the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of freedom. As the bugle played Taps, I felt tears coming to my eyes, for the reality of the moment overshadowed what now proved to be petty annoyances I had felt over the previous few days. Perspective At first, I thought how much of an honor it was to have this American hero onboard our aircraft on the last leg of our journey. However, the more I thought, the more I realized it was also my honor to accompany this hero on the first leg of the final journey home. Were my inconveniences really as big as I thought? The delays and travel complications were nothing in comparison to the dreadful anticipation of this warrior's loved ones who might have already heard of his tragic death. This put into clear perspective my responsibility, lest I forget that I, like every service member, raised my hand and swore an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Although I don't desire the same end as the one to whom I paid respects that day, I am willing to accept such an end, if that is the cost required of me for the freedom of my family, the freedom of every citizen of the U.S. and the freedom of every citizen of this world.

ing it. Also, check the tires and trunk for fingerprints or smudges. If there are signs of tampering, do not touch your vehicle and contact your local authorities immediately. - Do not display decals with military affiliations and do not openly display military equipment when off the installation. - If you plan on traveling overseas you must receive a threat briefing from your security manager or security officer. While overseas, dress conservatively and stay away from wearing distinct military items. - If it looks, smells and feels bad then it probably is. I've always been taught that what your gut is telling you is probably accurate. If you don't feel safe then get out of that situation. - Finally, always travel with a Wingman! As everyone knows our most important resource is our people. Our people make the greatest Air Force in the world run smoothly on a daily basis, so keeping them safe is priority one. Please live by these basic tips, because they may not guarantee your safety but they will definitely aid in your personal security.

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AFSO 21 improves PT testing process By 2nd Lt. Susan Carlson Joint Base Charleston public affairs As of May 1, there will be noticeably significant changes and improvements to the physcial fitness testing process here at Joint Base Charleston. Thanks to Air Force Smart Operations 21 and three JB CHS individuals, 1st Lt. Ryan Peake and Tech. Sgt. Maria Lloyd, 628th Force Support Squadron AFSO 21 representatives, and the Fitness Center's Amanda Rawl, a number of changes have been implemented to not only speed up the testing process but also guarantee everyone gets tested in a timely manner. So how did this all come about? "The three of us looked at the actual process. We observed it and looked for downtime or wasted time," said Lieutenant Peake. "From there, we investigated how we could help eliminate that time." One of the biggest changes came in the actual scheduling of individuals. All members will now be scheduled within the

first three weeks of the month, leaving the last week open for make-up tests due to weather cancellations or emergency situations. Another change addresses the walking PT test. The walking test-takers must complete their push-ups and sit-ups after the cardio portion of the test - opposite of the running test. "In the old system, the walkers would have to sit and watch while the runners completed their calisthenics," said Lieutenant Peake. "Later, they would hold up the rest of the runners while they completed their test." As a result of their findings, Friday has been designated as a day to only test individuals who walk the fitness test. This creates a much more efficient environment for all testers. "The whole goal of bringing AFSO 21 into the picture was to cut down on the man hours we were using daily as well as making more effective use of the testing member's time," said Ms. Rawl. Because this PT testing system is relatively new, having been implemented by the Air Force in July 2010, the process obviously still has a few kinks in the system, Ms. Rawl said.

"Bringing AFSO 21 into the picture allowed another set of eyes on the program to tell us where we could make improvements," she said. "It gave us a second opinion." The primary purpose of the AFSO 21 program is to eliminate waste in time, money and manpower. Thus, when the fitness center tests up to 60 service members in one day, there are a lot of opportunities to save both time and man hours, which in turn saves money. "AFSO 21 is all about how we can make things smarter; make more sense," Lieutenant Peake said. "I think we did good things; even if the improvement is only five minutes less for each person, that time adds up quickly." When all is said and done, the new changes will help all members of Team Charleston, including both active duty and Reserve members. "I'm glad we made changes and we appreciate the help we had with AFSO 21 ... we implemented some great things," said Ms. Rawl. "In the long run, I think we'll see a more positive attitude towards the test, because it is a more effective use of the member's time."

Laughter with a message â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WS Sailors learn the dangers of alcohol By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston public affairs Hundreds of Sailors doubled over in laughter in a packed room at the Red Bank Club as comedian Bernie McGrenahan provided service members an entertaining and informative stand-up comedy happy hour at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, April 27. By using laughter and personal experiences to shine light on the severity of alcohol, drug abuse and sexual assault, Mr. McGrenahan's Happy Hour Program is frequently sought out by military leaders at bases around the globe. "I created the Happy Hour comedy program in 1998," said Mr. McGrenahan. "Let's face it, alcohol, drug and sexual assault safety briefs are not easy training sessions, especially when they are mandatory to attend. I wanted to create a way to not only entertain troops but to be as informative as possible

and share my personal experiences associated with high-risk drinking. "I hope to inspire Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors around the world to 'have a plan' when going out drinking; provide them with the tools to make low-risk, safe and wise choices in regards to alcohol," he continued. When Mr. McGrenahan tours, he performs a 30 minute stand-up comedy routine which he follows with a serious, 30-minute testimony in which he shares his own story of three Driving Under the Influence arrests and a six-month jail sentence. The powerful message targets service members and spreads awareness throughout the ranks, inspiring service members to make smarter, safer decisions when it comes to alcohol and drug abuse. "The comedy show helped bring a lot of light to the problems related to alcohol abuse and how our responsibilities are more than just what we do daily at our jobs but what we are doing after hours as well," said

Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Alex Sidel from the Detaching Transient Personnel unit. "His comedy opening was really enjoyable, but he made it real with his true life stories." According to Machinist's Mate Chief Jose Ruiz, Navy Power Training Unit's command Drug and Alcohol Programs Advisor, service members are often given PowerPoint presentations that never actually accomplish the intended training. However, the same message, delivered through laughter and balanced with personal experiences, captures those in attendance and has a much bigger impact on Sailors. "The young Sailors here today are getting a firsthand account on the hazards associated with the choices they make about drinking," MMC Ruiz said. "This is sending a much more powerful message than any PowerPoint can. Mr. McGrenahan has had to face real consequences due to the choices he made and it makes his message more real for our junior Sailors."

Mr. McGrenahan said it is common practice for people to blame others for their alcohol abuse while trying to cope with life, when in reality, using drugs and alcohol will only make difficult situations worse. Electronic's Technician 1st Class Trent Whalon, Navy Nuclear Power Training Command's DAPA said, "Our command is made up of mostly 18 to 24-year-old Sailors, which is the common age for drinking related incidents. With such a large percentage of our command in that target range, the comedy helps attract and get the message out and hopefully makes our young Sailors more aware of the consequences associated with their decisions and how it can affect their careers," he said. "It only takes one DUI or drinking related incident to change the course of a Sailor's career. Our decisions are directly linked to how we are viewed in leadership's eyes both on and off duty. Sailors must be proactive and make smart choices."

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NSA branch library enhanced through joint basing Story and photo by Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston public affairs Sailors at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station may have noticed improved services offered on base since joint basing began Oct. 1, 2010, and the most recent improvements have taken place at the Naval Support Activity branch library. With a completely renovated look, the NSA branch library now offers Sailors and Airmen a more welcoming and relaxing environment. It also provides additional services and resource materials to help further improve a service member's personal and professional education. "It's important that Sailors and Airmen who live near, or work on JB CHS - WS have a library capable of supporting their needs," said Angela Aschenbrenner, director of JB CHS libraries. "Because of joint basing, additional funding was made available for renovating the NSA branch library. This narrows the gap between the two facilities while improving the atmosphere and customer service for both." Along with aesthetic changes, the library now offers new services including the inter-library loan program. "The inter-library loan is a service that was made possible through joint basing," said Ms. Aschenbrenner. "If a customer is registered at the NSA branch library and the material they need is at the JB CHS - Air Base library, the staff will bring that book to the branch location for the customer. This way the customer doesn't have the inconvenience of having to drive to the other location to find the material they may need." Another new service is the availability of books currently on the New York Times Best Sellers list. "This is one of the more popular changes we have made at the NSA branch library," said Ms. Aschenbrenner. "These books are rentals from a distribution center and can be sent back once the books are not being utilized by patrons. This means new books will continuously circulate on the shelves, which is great for our customers."

Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Phaiboun, from Naval Support Activity, reaches for a book at the NSA branch library May 3. The branch library has undergone facility enhancements and improvements in customer service.

The best seller selection and the inter-library loan program are just two improvements helping ensure the NSA branch library is supporting its quality of life support mission for its patrons. "With new materials for the NSA and JB CHS - AB libraries, service members are offered an ample amount of study aids to help them achieve either their personal education goals or to increase their professional military development," said Ms. Aschenbrenner. "We are making these improvements to offer better cus-

tomer service," said Vivian Skipworth, NSA branch library facility manager. "Service members and their families deserve the best quality service. With joint basing, the NSA branch library's capability to provide better products and services has increased significantly." Also, starting this past Tuesday, the hours of operation changed at the NSA library. The new hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. For further information, call 764-7900.

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AF announces fighter training mission preferred basing decision RANDOLPH AFB, Texas – Air Force officials announced May 3 that Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, is the preferred location for consolidation of the Introduction Fighter Fundamentals training units. The Air Force conducts IFF training at five locations, producing 450 graduates per year. Over the years, the Air Force IFF graduate requirement has dropped to 380 per year. As a result of the decrease in IFF graduate requirements, Air Force officials are consolidating IFF training from the current five locations down to three. The move is projected to save the Air Force approximately $55 million over the next eight years. "As the Air Force's preferred alternative, Randolph AFB would accept 15 additional T38 (Talons) and train approximately 80 additional students annually in support of the IFF consolidation," said Kathleen Ferguson, the deputy assistant secretary for installations. A preferred alternative is one that officials believe best fulfills the Air Force's mission and responsibilities, taking into consideration environmental, operational, technical and other factors. All five bases currently conducting IFF training were evaluated for feasibility, timing, cost and planning purposes to meet initial operational capability. The Air Force secretary and Air Force chief of staff considered the site survey results and other military judgment factors in making this decision. The Air Force is closing IFF units at Laughlin AFB, Texas, and Vance AFB, Okla., as part of actions to consolidate the IFF training mission from five locations to three. Sheppard AFB, Texas, was not considered for consolidation in the current actions because it is already operating at its full capacity for this mission.

AF Auxiliary provides aerial support to tornado-ravaged South TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – In an effort to assist those affected by the tornadoes that swept through the Southeast U.S. last week, the Civil Air Patrol - the Air Force Auxiliary - is flying over areas with major devastation to assist first responders and state and local officials as they assess the damage to the region. CAP pilots from Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia have volunteered their time and aircraft to capture aerial photographs of the affected towns and villages, while also providing airborne communication support as needed. As of April 29, CAP pilots have flown 20 sorties, shot more than 2,000 photos, and provided nine aircraft, each with a pilot, observer and scanner aboard. "It's important to remember that Civil Air Patrol pilots participate in Air Force missions strictly on a voluntary basis," said Mark

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Obrien, the CAP liaison officer for Air Forces Northern at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. "In instances like these, when people's lives and homes are at stake, it goes without saying that the generous and selfless nature of our CAP pilots comes immediately to the forefront, and we often find ourselves with more volunteers than actual assigned missions. It's a clear example of the caliber of people who volunteer their time and energy to the Air Force Auxiliary." The CAP, in its role as the Air Force Auxiliary, performs its missions for the Department of Defense, federal agencies, or state and local authorities when federal or national-level interest or assistance is requested. CAP, when federalized, flies under the operational control of the Joint Forces Air Component Commander, Maj. Gen. Garry C. Dean.

Some officer development applications due by May 31 RANDOLPH AFB, Texas – Officers considering 2012 advanced academic degree and experience broadening programs should get their applications started, since some applications are due as early as May 31, officials recently said. Bomber pilot, space and missile operations, intelligence, weather, logistics, program management, developmental engineering, communications and information, public affairs, and support career field officers may be able to apply for one or more developmental programs. Officers may also apply for instructor pipeline programs with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Air Force Institute of Technology. "We must deliberately develop our Airmen by focusing efforts on the right education, training and experience at the right time in their careers to ensure we remain the world's dominant air, space and cyberspace force," said Col. David Slade, the Air Force Personnel Center director of assignments. "This continuum of learning fosters warfighting competencies while ensuring we continue to produce world-class leaders." Available programs include the Air Force Institute of Technology or Naval Postgraduate School, Education with Industry, Spacelift Education and Crossover Program, Space and Missile Acquisition Exchange Program, Acquisition and Intelligence Experience Exchange Tour, Acquisition and Logistics Experience Exchange Tour, Comptroller Operation Logistics Tour, U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School, Missile Operations and Missile Maintenance Exchange Program and the Information Officer Engineering Exchange. Officers must submit a completed Air Force Form 3849, PME/AFIT/RTFB Officer Worksheet, to the appropriate agencies by the suspense dates identified in the 2012 AAD/SPEED pamphlet. The pamphlet also includes information on available programs and submission instructions, and is available on the Air Force personnel services website, https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/app; keyword search "AAD/SPEED."

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Queenstown, Ireland, to provide convoy escorts against German U-boats.

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May 4, 1979 - The A-10B "Evaluator" flew its first flight at Edwards AFB, Calif.

May 1, 1898 - At the Battle of Manila Bay, Adm. George Dewey defeated the Spanish at Manila, Philippines.

May 5, 1961 - Navy Cdr. Alan Shepard Jr. made the first U.S. manned space flight in Freedom 7 (Mercury 3) which lasted 15 minutes and 28 seconds, reached an altitude of 116.5 statute miles with a velocity of 5,134 mph.

May 1, 1974 - The 437th Operations Group was established.

May 5, 1996 - Col. Betty Mullis became the first woman to command a flying wing when she assumed command of the 940th Air Refueling Wing at McClellan AFB, Calif.

May 2, 1975 - The U.S. Navy departed Vietnamese waters at the end of evacuation operations. May 3, 1861 - The USS Surprise captured the Confederate privateer Savannah. May 4, 1917 - The first Navy ships, Destroyer Division 8, arrived at

May 6, 1909 - The Great White Fleet anchored in San Francisco, Calif. May 7, 1779 - The Continental Navy sloop Providence captured the British brig Diligent off Cape Charles.

May 2, 1963 - Jacqueline Cochran flew a Lockheed TF-104G near Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to a world speed record for women of 1,203.94 mph over a closed 100kilometer course. May 3, 1952 - A ski-andwheel-equipped U.S. Air Force C-47 Skytrain made the world's first successful North Pole landing.

May 6, 1960 - At Edwards AFB, Calif., the Minuteman made its first public flight from an underground launch pad not a silo. May 7, 1949 - Gen. Henry Arnold was given the permanent rank of General of the Air Force.

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established to improve mission readiness through family readiness. A command ombudsman plays a vital role in establishing and maintaining the lines of communication between a command's leadership and a Sailor's family. "Ombudsmen are Navy spouses who have stepped up and dedicated their time as volunteers, becoming that vital liaison between a Sailor's family and command leadership," said JB CHS - WS Command Master Chief Billy Cady.

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maintained and addressed through the proper channels." Ultimately, an ombudsman provides an avenue for a command to hear about a Sailor's family's welfare, allowing a Sailor to stay focused on the mission and effectively do their job. "I have seen proactive ombudsmen and those experiences have helped me fully realize just how much of a difference a proactive ombudsman can be for a command," she continued. "A family should not have to worry about trying to get information on what is happening with their spouse's command. That is our job." Master Chief Cady said it is essential for each command to have an ombudsman who is effective, maintains lines of communication and provides assistance to families, whether it is for resource information or for emergencies. "I am not new to the military lifestyle," said Mrs. Tracy. "Coming from a family with a military history and being a military spouse, I have many years of experience. I hope to use that experience and help the Sailors here at NSA."

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JB CHS conducts water survival training Capt. Amber Jackson, a pilot from the 14th Airlift Squadron, boards a one-man life raft during a water survival training course May 2, at the Charleston Harbor. Each student must use one knee to help boost them up onto the raft.

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Staff Sgt. Anthony Barrette, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape specialist from the 437th Operations Support Squadron, does a final safety brief before the Airmen board a Zodiac inflatable boat during a water survival training course May 2, at the Charleston Harbor. Each Airmen accomplished three tasks, including being dragged by a parachute, boarding a life raft and coming out from under a parachute.

Staff Sgt. Anthony Barrette, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape specialist from the 437th Operations Support Squadron, pulls up an anchor attached to the front of a one-man life raft during a water survival training course May 2, at the Charleston Harbor. During the course each Airman must board the life raft and show the location of the anchor and air valves.

Ten Airmen from Joint Base Charleston carry a parachute from the shore to the water during a sevenhour long water survival training Course May 2, at the Charleston Harbor. The students had to pull themselves from under the parachute by finding a line and pulling themselves free. Staff Sgt. Anthony Barrette, a Survival Evasion Resistance Escape specialist from the 437th Operations Support Squadron, inflates the life preserver on one of his students during a water survival training course May 2, at the Charleston Harbor. The course is held in the spring and summer months and is designed to teach Airmen how to survive in case of an emergency water landing.

Senior Airman Carter Matthew (right), a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape augmentee, tightens the harness on a student during a water survival training course May 2, at the Charleston Harbor. Every pilot and crew chief on flight status must take the water survival training course every three years to maintain their flying status. Airman Matthew is from the 628th Communications Squadron.

AROUND White House corrects information on bin Laden raid WASHINGTON – Osama bin Laden was not armed, but did resist an American military team raiding his compound in Pakistan on May 1, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said May 3. Initial statements said bin Laden had been armed, and that he used his wife as a shield during the raid that killed him. The team methodically cleared the oneacre, two-building compound, moving from room to room in an operation lasting nearly 40 minutes, Mr. Carney said. “They were engaged in a firefight throughout the operation, and Osama bin Laden was killed by the assaulting force,” he added. On the first floor of bin Laden’s building, the team killed two al-Qaida couriers. A woman also was killed in crossfire. The team found bin Laden and his family on the second and third floors of the building. “There was concern that bin Laden would oppose [the capture operation], and indeed, he did resist,” Carney said. “In the room with bin Laden, … bin Laden’s wife rushed the U.S. assaulter and was shot in the leg, but not killed. Bin Laden was then shot and killed. He was not armed.” Government officials are not going to give out any more operational details of the raid. A senior Defense Department official said Americans need to understand that the raid was a clandestine operation, and while it has huge international consequences and some portions of the raid should be known, “we feel it is important to protect these operational details.”

Intelligence, secrecy drove bin Laden operation WASHINGTON – In the early morning hours of darkness, about 35 miles northeast of Islamabad, Pakistan, dozens of U.S. special operations members and CIA agents readied themselves aboard military helicopters for the operation of a lifetime. U.S. intelligence officers had been gathering evidence since August that al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden was not in a cave along the U.S. - Pakistan border, as had become lore, but was living comfortably with his family and others in a $1 million compound in Abbottabad, a suburb of the Pakistani capital, Defense Department and CIA officials who spoke on background about the operation at the Pentagon said. Intelligence officers spent the next eight months gathering information, which flowed

heavily early this year, in part from detained fighters with the Afghanistan insurgency, they said. “The intelligence on the compound was shared with no one outside the U.S. government, and only a small number inside,” an intelligence official said. President Barack Obama “pushed this to an actionable level,” a senior defense official said, holding numerous meetings with his national security team to consider all possible scenarios. The special operations team, meanwhile, used its intelligence information to train for the operation, including developing contingency plans for anything they could think of that might not go as planned. With no one other than a small group of U.S. national security officials aware of the operation, officials said, the team was flown in to take bin Laden dead or alive. Officials would not say how the forces got inside the compound, which has walls that range from 10 to 18 feet high around the perimeter, are topped with barbed wire and cover an acre of land. Once inside the triangular-shaped fortress, the team engaged in a firefight that killed two men who lived there in separate, smaller homes outside the threestory home of bin Laden and his family, officials said. The men are believed to have been brothers; one owned the property and was a courier for bin Laden, deputy national security advisor John O. Brennan said later at a White House briefing. U.S. forces were in the compound for about 40 minutes and took no casualties, officials said. During that time, they also seized numerous items that are being investigated, they said. Obama and his national security team anxiously monitored the operation in real time, Mr. Brennan said. “The minutes passed like days,” he said. “The president was very concerned about the security of our personnel. Clearly, it was very tense. A lot of people were holding their breath, and there was a fair degree of silence as we got the updates.” Technical problems with one of the helicopters added to the tension, he said. After the U.S. team was safely out of the country, officials said, Obama and other members of the national security team began calling government leaders in Pakistan and Afghanistan and members of Congress. “The accomplishment that these very brave personnel from the U.S. government were able to do yesterday is very significant” to the broader effort against terrorism, Mr. Brennan said. “This is decapitating the head

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of the snake. This is something we’ve been after for 15 years. We are going to try to take advantage of this opportunity we have to demonstrate to the Pakistani people and others that al-Qaida is a thing of the past.” An intelligence official who spoke to Pentagon reporters on background said the operation demonstrated “the tremendous partnership between the CIA and the U.S. military since 9/11.” As intelligence allowed them to piece together details of the compound and its occupants, he said, it became clear bin Laden “was more or less living in plain sight” while al-Qaida’s lower level operatives “are living in dire conditions.” “You have to wonder what they think today when they see that their leader was living high on the hog,” he said.

Deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay extended The deadline for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP) has been extended to Oct. 21, 2011, allowing those eligible more time to apply for the benefits they’ve earned under the program guidelines. The deadline extension is included in Continuing Resolution H.R. 1473, signed by President Obama April 15, 2011, providing funding for federal government operations through Oct. 21, 2011. The RSLSP was established to compensate for the hardships military members encountered when their service was involuntarily extended under Stop Loss Authority between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009. Eligible members or their beneficiaries may submit a claim to their respective military service in order to receive the benefit of $500 for each full or partial month served in a Stop Loss status. When RSLSP began on Oct. 21, 2009, the services estimated 145,000 service members, veterans and beneficiaries were eligible for this benefit. Because the majority of those eligible had separated from the military, the services have engaged in extensive and persistent outreach efforts over the past 18 months. Outreach efforts including direct mail and engaging military and veteran service organizations, social networks and media outlets, will continue through Oct. 21, 2011. To apply, or for more information on RSLSP, including submission requirements and service-specific links, go to http://www.defense.gov/stoploss

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Col. Erik Hansen (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene (right) present Airman 1st Class Ellen Gruesen, Tech. Sgt. Aaron Bermudez, Staff Sgt. Michael Howell and Staff Sgt. Michael Folk the Diamond Sharp award during a ceremony at the Charleston Club May 3. Colonel Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Greene is the 437 AW command chief, Airman Gruesen is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Sergeant Bermudez is from the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Sergeant Howell is from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and Sergeant Folk is from the 15th Airlift Squadron. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance.

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New Tricare program offers coverage for young adults under 26 DoD announced April 27 the Tricare Young Adult program is now open for enrollment with coverage beginning May 1, 2011. Military dependents under 26, unmarried, and not eligible for their own employersponsored health care coverage may be qualified to purchase TYA, which offers Tricare Standard coverage, for monthly premiums of $186, as long as their sponsor is still eligible for Tricare. Those eligible for TYA who have been saving receipts since Jan. 1, 2011, in anticipation of the new program, can also pay all premiums back to January to purchase coverage retroactively. Beneficiaries can find out where to send their form and payment by filling out the simple profile at http://www.tricare.mil to get information tailored to their specific location. Once the initial three-month fee is made, monthly premiums must be paid in advance through automated electronic payment. When the application is processed, Tricare coverage will begin the first day of the following month. However, since TYA was “fast-tracked” to begin enrollment as soon as systems changes, forms, premiums and other rules governing the program were approved and in place, a short term waiver will allow coverage back to May 1, 2011, as long as enrollment forms and payment are received (not postmarked) by the regional contractor prior to May 31, 2011.

Navy to christen guided missile destroyer Michael Murphy The Navy will christen the newest guidedmissile destroyer, Michael Murphy, Saturday, May 7, 2011, during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. The new destroyer honors Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Lt. Michael P. Murphy who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan June 28, 2005. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Maureen Murphy will serve as sponsor of the ship named for her late son. In accordance with Navy tradition, she will break a bottle of champagne across the ship’s bow to formally christen the ship. Murphy led a four-man team tasked with finding a key Taliban leader in the mountainous terrain near Asadabad, Afghanistan, when they came under fire from a much larger enemy force with superior tactical position. Mortally wounded while exposing himself to enemy fire, Murphy knowingly left his position of cover to get a clear signal in order to communicate with his headquarters. While being shot at repeatedly, Murphy calmly provided his unit’s location and requested immediate support for his element. He returned to his cover position to continue the fight until finally succumbing to his wounds. Designated DDG 112, Michael Murphy, the 62nd Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, will be able to conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. Michael Murphy will be capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and will contain a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime warfare in keeping with “A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.” Cmdr. Thomas E. Shultz, a native of El Cajon, Calif., is the prospective commanding officer of the ship and will lead the crew of 279 officers and enlisted personnel. The 9,200-ton Michael Murphy is being built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. The ship is 509 feet in length, has a waterline beam of 59 feet, and a navigational draft of 31 feet. Four gas turbine engines will power the ship to speeds in excess of 30 knots.

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Window safety tips for your home Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Safety Office When was the last time that you thought about your home windows? Most of us think about our windows if we feel a cold draft in the winter and when we try to capture a cool breeze during that period between turning off the heating unit and turning on the air conditioner. We may also pay attention to our windows if we notice they are seriously overdue for spring cleaning, a pane is cracked or broken or when we decide to have them replaced during a home improvement project. Let's face it – most of us don't really spend very much time thinking about windows. While we may not need to spend huge amounts of time thinking about windows, we shouldn't take our windows for granted. Consider the following safety tips from the National Safety Council: • Windows provide a secondary means of escape from a burning home. Determine your family's emer-

install must have a release mechanism so they can be gency escape plan and practice it. Remember, children opened for escape in a fire emergency. Consult your may have to rely on a window to escape in a fire. Help local fire department or building code official to deterthem learn to safely use a window under these circummine proper window guard placement. stances. • Some homes may have window guards, security • When performing spring repairs, make sure your windows are not painted or nailed shut. You must be able bars, grilles or grates already covering their windows. Those windows are useless in an emergency if the to open them to escape in an emergency. devices on them do not have a functioning release mech• Keep your windows closed and locked when chilanism. Time is critical when escaping a fire. dren are around. When opening windows for ventilation, only open windows a child cannot reach, or in the case • Do not install window air conditioners in windows of a double-hung window, open the top sash only. that may be needed for escape or rescue in an emergency. The air conditioning unit could block or impede • Set and enforce rules about keeping children from playing near windows or patio doors. Falling through the escape through the window. Always be sure that you have at least one window in each sleeping and living glass can be fatal or cause serious injury. area that meets escape and rescue requirements. • Keep furniture - or anything children can climb away from windows. Children may use these objects as a • The degree of injury sustained from a window fall can be affected by the surface on which the victim falls. climbing aid. Shrubs and soft edging like wood chips or grass beneath • If you have young children in your home and are windows may lessen considering installing window guards orHone window fall preyour skills and bec om e athe impact if a fall does occur. vention devices, be aware that the window guards you better,saferrider.Forthe

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you,call:(800)446-9227 May 9 William M. Reeves, Jr. Elementary: 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Dan Farmer at 695-2455. Gregg Middle School: 8:15 a.m. to noon. Contact May 23 Jennifer Mehaffey at 821-3910. Stono Park Elementary: Would like four pilots to Fort Dorchester Elementary: 7:30 a.m. to noon. speak at their career day, May 23 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Contact Michelle Rogers at 832-5550. w w w. m sf-usa. org May 11-13 Stono Park Elementary is located at 1699 Garden St., Charleston. Contact Cynthia Thomas [cynthia_thomas@ Rolling Middle School of Art: 7:30 a.m. to noon. Motorcycle Safety Foundation Public Service Announcement Contact Sandra Edwards at 873-3610. charleston.k12.sc.us] if you would like to volunteer. 4.375” x 4.5”

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BASE BRIEFS and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007. ❏ Sleep habits: On average we spend one third of our lives asleep. Shouldn't you know more about it? Learn effective sleep habits and how to get your best zzzzz's. Workshop meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the HAWC classroom and is open to everyone. Call 963-4007.

Education and Training Events Saturday ❏ Military Spouse Appreciation Day - Spring Tea: You don't want to miss this one! Army Wives actor, Terry Serpico (Frank Sherwood) will be our guest. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy special tea recipes, finger foods, crafts, have your hair, nails or make-up done and receive surprises while being with other military spouses. Event is May 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the AFRC. Call 963-4406 to register. Wednesday ❏ Credit Repair Solutions: Learn what it takes to improve your credit score without paying a service to do it for you. Briefing is at the AFRC, Bldg. 500, May 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 9634406 to reserve your seat. ❏ Spouse Employment/ Education Orientation: Learn about free available resources and services regarding employment, resumes, the local job market, scholarships & other job search issues, May 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Briefing is at the AFRC. Call 963-4406 to sign up. ❏ Stress-free Extended National Spouse Appreciation Day: Enjoy free manicures, up-does and makeovers in a relaxing environment, May 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register. May 13 ❏ Brown Bag Picnic: The Team Charleston Spouses Club invites everyone and their families to a brown bag picnic, May 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the picnic pavilion near the Outdoor Recreation Center. Bring a meal for your family and the TCSC will provide drinks and dessert. For more information, go to www.teamcharlestonspousesclub.com. May 17 ❏ Transition Assistance Program Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease, May 17 through 20. The first three days are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the fourth day is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 9634406 to sign up today. ❏ Deployed Spouses Dinner: We'll cook so you don't have to as we show our appreciation for family members of deployed team Charleston, May 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the JB CHS - AB picnic grounds. Call 963-4406 to register. May 18 ❏ Spouse Orientation to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base: All newly-arriving spouses to JB CHS - AB are invited to attend this class on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. The next class is May 18 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your Key Spouse, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Please ask about the child care options available when registering. Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to register. May 19 ❏ Marriage Seminar: Whether you have a good marriage that you want to make better, or you are hanging on by a thread, this marriage seminar can transform your marriage, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. The JB CHS - AB Chapel is sponsoring this event at no cost to Team Charleston members and their families. Come with or without your spouse. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. R.S.V.P by May 13 to https://einvitations.afit.edu/MarriageSeminar/ani m.cfm.

Special Announcements ❏ Spouse Orientation to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base: Along with attending Quick Start with their Sponsor, spouses are invited to this orientation specifically geared for them. Briefing will be held at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register. ❏ Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408. ❏ Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out. Workshops meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health

❏ Records management training: Records management training is scheduled the last Tuesday of every month in the conference room of the 2nd floor in Bldg. 302 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Members can sign up on the Enterprise Information Management website. For any questions or concerns, contact Airman 1st Class Francisco Bastian or Airman 1st Class Miguel Batista at 963-8270.

Meetings and Registrations ❏ Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like, or regret how you act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. The workshop is divided into four, 90 minute sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972. ❏ Palace Chase, Palace Front briefings: The in-service recruiter, Master Sgt. Robert Denehy, will be conducting Palace Chase and Palace Front briefings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in Bldg. 503, Room 201. Air Force Instruction 36-3205 mandates eligible Airmen who are separating to be informed about the benefits and opportunities available to them within the Reserve, such as cross training, continued service, retirement, education, medical insurance and promotion. For more information, contact Sergeant Denehy at 963-4499.

Updates and Closures ❏ NAF HRO satellite office: The NAF Human Resource Office has a satellite office available on Joint Base Charleston in Bldg. 322, Room 222. The office is open Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon on an appointment basis. The commercial phone number is 963-7068. This is part of an effort to reach all potential customers, since the main Human Resource Office has moved to the Naval Weapons Station, Bldg. 725, next to the Fitness Center. The commercial phone numbers at the Naval Weapons Station are 7647065 or 764-7068. Most transactions, including job searches and applications, can be done on www.NAFjobs.org then selecting the Charleston from the drop-down box. Call the main HRO for more information. ❏ Trespassing notice: The small arms firing range is located off Arthur Drive on Range Road near the munitions operations area and explosive ordnance disposal building. Do not trespass into the surface danger zones; they are identified by posted warning signs. Trespassing is not only illegal; it is dangerous because of gunfire. Personnel requesting entry into firing range impact zones must contact the security forces combat arms noncommissioned officer in charge at 963-1121 or via e-mail at 437sfs.catm@charleston.af.mil. ❏ Airman's Attic in need of donations: The Airman's Attic needs household items, children's clothing to size eight, appliances, food and furniture. If anyone has items that have been gently used, consider donating them to the attic. Donations can be dropped off at Bldg. 500, Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Betsy Crump at 963-4411. ❏ North Auxiliary Air Field hunting permits: Hunting permits for the recreational hunting program at North Auxiliary Air Field can now be purchased at the Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Resources Office. The Environmental Official is located in Bldg. 247 on the first floor. The hunting program is open to active-duty, Reserve and retired military, as well as Department of Defense civilian employees. Permits can only be issued to hunters who have a valid South Carolina hunting license and big game permit. The fee for a hunting permit for NAAF is $20. For more information, call the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at 963-4020.

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Events Tuesday ❏ Educational & Scholarship Opportunities: Frustrated filling out the college financial applications? Come to the FFSC, Bldg. 755, for an informative workshop on colleges, scholarships and grants available for military spouses and how to complete your financial aid application for college. Briefing is May 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 764-7480 to register. Wednesday ❏ Job Interviewing Workshop: Join us at FFSC, Bldg. 755 May 11, from 9 to 10 a.m. for interviewing tips to improve your interviewing skills. Mock interviews, interview questions and dress for success are just a few of the topics covered. Call 764-7480 to register or for more information. May 18 ❏ Couponing 101: Come learn how a penny pinching purchaser can save hundreds of dollars each month on groceries. Coupon 101 is May 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the FFSC. For more information call 764-7480. May 25 ❏ Couponing 102: If you have attended Couponing 101, you will not want to miss this class. If you have not attended Couponing 101, come and try this out. Couponing 102 is May 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the FFSC. For more information, call 764-7480. ❏ Educational & Scholarship Opportunities: Frustrated filling out the college financial applications? Searching for scholarships? Come for an informative workshop on colleges, scholarships/grants available for military spouses, and how to complete your Financial Aid application for college. Get the scoop on May 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755 from college representative experts. For more information, call FFSC at 764-7480.

Special Announcements ❏ Personal Financial Management: Are you bit intimidated by looking at your credit report and need help trying to decipher this elusive and lengthy (but extremely important) document. Let your FFSC certified financial specialists assist you in accessing and explaining your credit report to you. We can provide the tools and information to improve your score and make the right decisions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at 764-7480. ❏ 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.? Many people are unaware of the impact debt can have on not just your financial life, but your whole life. Call our personal financial manager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480. ❏ Women's personal training offered: The Weapons Station fitness program is offering women's small group personal training free of charge at Sam's Gym. The service is offered Monday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., and focuses on muscular strength, endurance and increased functionality of gross body movements. This program is offered to all fitness levels, so bring some water and a positive attitude and be ready to work. Call 764-4173 for more information. ❏ 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.

Updates and Notices ❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our preschool program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in interaction. Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call

764-7900. ❏ NSA Library is a computer "Hotspot:" The Naval Support Activity Library is a computer "hotspot" for wireless-ready laptop work and surfing the web from a patron's personal computer. Some service providers charge for this convenience; it's free at the Library. Just show up with your wireless-ready laptop, equipped with a network card, find yourself a seat anywhere in the building, and go to work. ❏ 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. Remember, all recycling proceeds go towards enhancing your Morale, Welfare, Recreation facilities and programs. ❏ DVD drop: Do you have DVDs you have viewed that are just setting around gathering dust? Why not donate them to the library so others can enjoy them. Drop them by the library or use the after- hours book drop box. ❏ Parents ... need a night out? The Child Development Homes program has certified providers available for Friday night child care. Call the CDH office for a list of available providers at 764-7347. ❏ 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 forretirees and DoD civilians. Reservations and payment are accepted at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Call 764-2120. ❏ "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. Then all you have to do is call the Auto Skills Center during their normal operating hours to receive an estimate or to provide any additional information concerning the work needed. At the end of your busy workday, stop by and pick up your serviced vehicle and "off you go!"

Meetings and Registrations ❏ Join the Redbank Plantation Golf Association: The Redbank Plantation Golf Association invites you to become a member at a cost of only $20 per year. Benefits of the Golf Association membership include: USGA Handicap, participation in monthly tournaments, participation in Association Club Championship and participation in the Association Blitz. Membership is open to all military and civilian golf patrons. Membership applications are available in the golf course club house. Applications and payment may be placed in the silver locked box near the Pro Shop. For more information contact Tournament Chairman Tina Bohannon at tinab@sc.rr.com or call the Pro Shop at 7647802.

Education and Training ❏ Judo & Jujitsu classes: Free to active duty military.Get in shape, build self confidence and learn self defense with Judo and Jujitsu classes. Classes are held in the group exercise room Bldg. 725 and are free to active duty military and $2 per class for all others. Judo classes are offered Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jujitsu classes are offered on the first Friday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. ❏ Free MWR Fitness Classes: Did you know that MWR offers group exercise classes free of charge to active-duty military and only $2 per class for all other patrons? A variety of classes such as yoga, spinning, step and sculpt and more are available in the Group Exercise Room, located in Bldg. 725 next to the Post Office. Call Sam's Fitness Center at 764-4173 for more information. To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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Joint Base Charleston - Air Base May 13 ❏ Brown Bag Picnic: The Team Charleston Spouses Club invites everyone and their families to a brown bag picnic, May 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the picnic pavilion near the Outdoor Recreation Center. Bring a meal for your family and the TCSC will provide drinks and dessert. For more information, go to www.teamcharlestonspousesclub.com. May 17 ❏ Deployed Spouses Dinner: We'll cook so you don't have to as we show our appreciation for family members of deployed team Charleston, May 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the JB CHS - AB picnic grounds. Call 963-4406 to register. May 19 ❏ Marriage Seminar: Whether you have a good marriage that you want to make better, or you are hanging on by a thread, this marriage seminar can transform your marriage, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. The JB CHS - AB Chapel is sponsoring this event at no cost to Team Charleston members and their families. Come with or without your spouse. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. R.S.V.P by May 13 to https://einvitations.afit.edu/MarriageSeminar/anim.cfm. May 21 ❏ Armed Forces Day concert: The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band from Langley Air Force Base, Va., will perform a 90-minute concert featuring a full 50-piece band playing John Philip Sousa's military and patriotic marches and heritage themed musical selections. The concert is free, but general admission tickets are required. For tickets (limit six) send a selfaddressed stamped envelope to Tickets/City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, P.O. Box 190016, N. Charleston, SC, 29419-9016. Ongoing ❏ Summer swim lessons: Summer swim lessons registration is now ongoing at the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 647. All classes will be at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool. The cost is $35 per participant. Summer 2011 Learn-to-Swim class schedule is as follows: · Session I June 7 - 17 · Session II June 28 - July 8 · Session III July 19 - 29 · The 45 minute lessons will be held during each session from 9 to 9:45 a.m., 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 6 to 6:45 p.m. · The Parent & Infant (Mom & Tots) class will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. during Session III, July 19 to 29. ❏ Summer Camp Registration: Registration for Summer Camp continues through May 20, 2011. All active duty, DoD civilians and activated Reservist dependent's are welcome. Children ages five years old and attending kindergarten and children up to 12 years old are eligible. Only complete packages will be accepted and must be turned in one week prior to the session start date. Packages will be accepted Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer Camp runs from May 30 to August 19. Contact Youth Programs at 963-5684 for more details. ❏ Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts. Children six through 17 and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6:00 p.m. ❏ Homeschooler's fitness time: Meet and enjoy recreation time with other home-schoolers every Mon., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Youth Center Bldg. 1993. ❏ Daycare story & craft hour: Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. on Joint Base Charleston Air Base, where we will be reading the same stories and doing the same crafts as the regular story

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May is National Physical Fitness Month Courtesy of the Health and Wellness Center Did you know no matter how inactive you've been or how out of shape you are, people of all ages can benefit from physical activity? Since 1983, May has been observed as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Individuals and organizations everywhere have joined in the fun to promote awareness of the value of physical activity in the pursuit of happier, healthier, more productive lives. Getting regular exercise increases your chances of living longer and can help you: • Maintain a healthy weight • Increase mood and energy levels • Improve sleep • Decrease risks of heart disease and diabetes • Increase muscle mass Exercising as part of a daily routine doesn't need to be expensive. It can take

place anytime and the goal should be to incorporate movement throughout the entire day. • Park farther away from your destinations • Try to incorporate "desk-ercises" at work (simply moving throughout your workday) • Walk during your lunch break • Take the stairs instead of the elevator • Find a workout partner • Join an online walking program to keep you motivated: - www.startwalkingnow.org - www.americaonthemove.org - www.usaffitfamily.com • Participate in Joint Base Charleston May's Fitness events to get started! If you have any questions, or need help getting started, contact the JB CHS Weapons Station Navy Health Promotion Clinic at 743-7311 or the JB CHS - Air Base Health and Wellness Center at 9634007.

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Youth Programs hosts tennis tournament Joint Base Charleston Air Base Youth Programs hosted a tennis tournament at the JB CHS - AB tennis courts, April 30, as part of the Month of the Military Child activities. The participants trained with International Tennis Federation accredited level one coach Debbie Greene. Front row: Emma Harris and Elijah Harris; Middle Row (left to right): Laura King, Karen Hudson, Lars Espeland, Paul Espeland; Back Row (left to right) Debbie Greene, Lee Smith, Joanna Givens, Joe Espeland, Julie Harris and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, the 437th Airlift Wing command chief.

Using tobacco reduces stress? Not so, say researchers. By Paul Fitzpatrick Communications and customer service directorate, TRICARE® management activity Most tobacco users believe that tobacco reduces their stress and helps them manage unpleasant moods. Many service members report that stress is a major reason they smoke or chew tobacco, since military life produces

unique pressures and challenges. But a recent article published on the U.S. Department of Defense tobacco cessation website, http://www.ucanquit2.org/, explains how tobacco actually increases stress and why stress levels go down after people kick the nicotine habit. According to the article, tobacco users feel normal after using nicotine, but stress levels rise in between smoke or chew breaks. Thus, the tobacco user is constantly bounc-

ing back and forth between feeling normal immediately after using tobacco and feeling increasingly stressed as the hours go by since their last intake of nicotine. "Nicotine gives the impression of reducing stress because, for those addicted to nicotine, the experience of not having nicotine in their body is extremely stressful," said Cmdr. Aileen Buckler, M.D., M.P.H., U.S. Public Health Service officer and chairman of the DoD Alcohol and Tobacco Advisory Committee. Many tobacco users fear quitting because they imagine that the discomfort of nicotine deprivation - and the accompanying anxiety and irritability - will go on indefinitely. But studies show that the tide quickly turns. Although stress levels rise in the initial days of the quitting process, after 14 days of abstinence the former user is no more stressed than he would be if he were smoking. From there, it only gets better. Six months out, the former tobacco user can expect to experience significantly less stress than he did as a tobacco user. To help active duty military, veterans, retirees and their families achieve a less stressful, tobacco-free life, the DoD offers stress management techniques and a variety of helpful tools at http://www.ucanquit2.org/. When tobacco users are feeling stressed as they withdraw from nicotine, or just need to find support for quitting tobacco, they can access live help from a free, confidential online chat service with trained tobacco cessation coaches, available 24/7 in real time. They can also locate support with the interactive tool for finding local tobacco cessation programs. Quit Tobacco - Make Everyone Proud is the tobacco counter-marketing program of the U.S. Department of Defense/TRICARE® and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It offers education and support to active-duty service members, Veterans, retirees and family members to help them quit smoking and using smokeless tobacco. The campaign's award-winning website, http://www.ucanquit2.org, features interactive, customizable tools and resources, including tobacco cessation training, real-time live help with expert quit coaches, quit plans and calendars, text message tips, a savings calculator, games, social networking connection, and more.

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Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. Family Practice Medical Clinic: Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fitness and Sports Center: Monday–Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Saturday–Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outdoor Recreation: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppette: Monday—Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Base Veterinarian: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Doors open for disabled patrons 30 minutes early. Health and Wellness Center: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provides nutritional counseling, tobacco cessation, Bod Pod testing, blood pressure screening, wellness information, jogging strollers, massage, relaxation room

Base Exchange/Mall: • Main store: Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Burger King: Mondays - Saturdays: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Charley’s Grilled Subs: Mondays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Anthony’s Pizza: Mondays - Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Barber Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Beauty Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • GNC: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Laundry/Dry Cleaners: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Stripes – alterations shop: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays: Closed Chapel: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Catholic Services - Weekday Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday & Friday. / Saturday Reconciliation: 4:15 p.m. / Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. / Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m. • Protestant Services - Inspirational Gospel: 8 a.m. Sunday / Traditional Worship (with Children’s Church): 11 a.m. Sunday • Bible Study - Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Tuesday / Alpha Course: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chapel Annex. Dinner prior at 6 p.m. / Truth Seekers BS: 7 p.m. Thursday, Home of Dex & Patriece For information on other faith groups, call the Base Chapel.

Frequently Called Numbers • Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 • Medical Appointment Line: 963-6880 Saturday—Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The commissary doors open for disabled patrons at 9 a.m. Chapel: Monday—Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Sunday Catholic Mass: 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. • Sunday Protestant Services: 10 a.m. • Catholic Weekday Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday

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Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for individual show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Base Exchange: • Main store: Monday –Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Barber Shop: Monday—Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sunday: Closed • Mini Mart: Monday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Uniform Center: Monday—Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Saturday—Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. /

• Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 • American Red Cross: 764-2323 • Bachelor Housing: 764-7646 • Chaplain’s Office: 764-7222/7912 • Commissary: 764-2020 • Military and Family Readiness Center: 764-7480 • Morale, Welfare and Recreation: 764-7601 • Navy College: 764-4493 • Navy Exchange: 764-7042 • Navy Marine Corps Relief Society: 764-7662 • Pass & Badge Office (Auto Registration): 764-4231 • Personal Support Detachment: 764-7431/7432 Health Clinic: Information Central Appointments Public Affairs Officer Red Cross TRICARE Information Pharmacy

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• American Red Cross: 764-2323 • Base Chapel: 963-2536 • Military Family Housing: 963-3859/ 963-3858 • Inns of Charleston: 963-3806 • Golf Course: 963-1833 • Health and Wellness Center: 963-4007 • Unaccompanied Housing: 963-3859 • Commissary: 963-5695 • Military and Family Readiness Center: 963-4406 • Education Office: 963-4575 • Base Exchange: 552-5000 • Visitor’s Center: 963-5729 • Military Personnel - ID Cards, Separations, Awards & Decorations, etc.: 963-0677

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Air Base • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • 628th Force Support Squadron - MWR, Readiness, Fitness, Jobs, Lodging, Dining, Recreation, Education, Veterinary Clinic: www.jbcharleston.com • CAC and I.D. card appointments: http://appointments.cac. navy.mil Medical Support • Base Clinic: www.charleston.af.mil – Search “628th Medical Operations Squadron” for clinic factsheets • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • Automated Housing Referral Network: www.ahrn.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: www.move.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • On-Base Housing: www.nwscharlestonhomes.com • Morale, Welfare and Recreation: www.jbcharleston.com • Naval Nuclear Power Training Command: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston • Navy Region Southeast: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston • CAC and I.D. card appointments: http://appointments.cac. navy.mil Navy Medical Support, Charleston • Naval Health Clinic Charleston: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil • Charleston Naval Pharmacies: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil/pharmacy • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: www.smartwebmove.navsup.navy.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse • Navy College Program: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston

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