Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
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Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, May 8, 2015
C-17 fleet celebrates 3,000,000 flying hour
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Base leadership and honorary commanders pose for a group photo in front of a C-17 Globemaster III May 5, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during an event celebrating the C-17 surpassing the three millionth flying hour. Aircrew members from JB Charleston flew the plane here from Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The first C-17 flight was Sept. 15, 1991 and the Air Force currently has 222 C-17’s in the fleet.
By Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
The C-17 Globemaster III has proved yet again that it remains the world's premier airlifter after the total C-17 fleet celebrated the historical milestone of achieving 3,000,000 flying hours on May 5, 2015. The C-17 is the only strategic airlifter in the world that has tactical capabilities that allow it to fly between continents, land on short, austere runways and airdrop supplies precisely where they are needed. The C-17 fleet is in its 22nd year of operation since it was first delivered in June 1993. Getting to the 3,000,000th flying hour all started on September 15, 1991 when the aircraft made its maiden flight. The C-17 passed the 1,000,000 hour mark in March 2006 and the 2,000,000 hour mark in December 2010. A ceremony was held at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., and Joint Base Charleston, S.C. to commemorate this milestone for the C-17 fleet. As part of the ceremony, a combined JB Charleston aircrew and Boeing Team flew a ceremonial flight commemorating the milestone. "It is such a great privilege and an honor to be a part of the C-17 program," said Col. Amanda Meyers, C-17 System
Program director. "In the C-17's relatively short history, it has done extraordinary things. The platform provides unparalleled strategic and tactical airlift and airdrop capability to our nation as well as eight other partner nations," said Meyers. "It has become the airlifter of choice for our Air Force. The incredible partnership between our active-duty, Reserve forces and National Guard make the C-17 a huge enabler for the United States of America. It not only allows us to fight and win our nation's wars, but also to provide humanitarian assistance at an international level." The USAF has ownership of 222 C-17s and our International Allied Partners have 44 of these strategic airlifters. "Our partner nations also benefit greatly from the capabilities that the C-17 brings to their defense organizations and national global contributions," said Meyers. Meyers, who became the C-17 program director last summer, realizes now how much heavy lifting the C-17 does. "Every time the news is on and there's a call for assistance or unquestionable capability, the C-17 is part of the story," she said. "Last summer, I turned on the news to see a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 conducting a dignified transfer after the MH17. "Last week, I turn on the news to hear about the earthquake in Nepal and see an Indian Air Force C-17 pro-
viding humanitarian help, quickly followed by C-17s from the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. The C-17 is where and when the nation calls, wherever that is, to go to war or promote peace," said Meyers. "Our mission is to acquire and obtain safe, effective and unrivaled global reach capability." Along the flight with Col. Meyers was Maj. Gen. (ret) Robert McMahon, Boeing director of Field Operations. "As many of you know, this is Boeing's 100th anniversary, and we have challenged each employee to build something better," said McMahon. "I will tell you, that with the C-17, we have accomplished just that. The world's premier airlifter." McMahon recognized that the success of the aircraft lies with the people that built it, maintain it and fly it. "We and Boeing are tremendously proud of those that designed and built this aircraft, those today that maintain and sustain this aircraft and those the currently operate the aircraft," he said. Overtime, the world has come to see the C-17 as the vehicle that carries hope and freedom. "What makes [the C-17] special is each and every day, no matter the condition, this aircraft carries something very special, and that is hope to the people on the ground," said See C-17 Fleet, Page 3
Holly Petraeus, CFPB Senior Federal Executive Office of Servicemember Affairs, brings financial tips to JB Charleston By Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
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Holly Petraeus, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau senior federal executive of the Office of Servicemember Affairs, visited Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 4, 2015 to hold a town hall meeting discussing her office's role and to share personal financial advice with the military community. Petraeus was accompanied by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who was first elected as South Carolina's 51st Attorney General in 2010 and was re-elected on Nov. 4, 2014. As South Carolina's Attorney General, Wilson is the state's chief prosecutor, chief securities officer and the state's chief legal counsel. Established in 2011, the Office of Servicemember Affairs, works in partnership with the Department of Defense to help ensure that military families receive the education needed to make the best possible financial decisions. Additionally, the Office of Servicemember Affairs monitors complaints from military families, the responses to those complaints by the CFPB and other agencies and to see that federal and state agencies coordinate their activities to improve consumer protection measures for military families. "I feel very fortunate to do this job," said Petraeus. "I grew up in the military - it's my extended family and if I can have a positive impact on their finances by working for an agency that is there to protect them and their transactions, then I'm happy to do that." Previously, she has served as the director of the Better Business Bureau's Military Line program. This program is a partnership with the Department of Defense Financial
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Readiness Campaign that provides consumer education to active and retired service members and their families. Petraeus is the daughter of Army Gen. William Knowlton. Her son, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather all served in the Armed Forces. She has also been a military spouse for more than 37 years. During the base visit, Petraeus and Wilson met with Joint Base Charleston's Airman and Family Readiness Center and Fleet and Family Support Center personnel. The visit provided an opportunity for the military community to learn about emerging issues impacting the financial readiness of the force and actions underU.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi way to protect them from potentially harmful business practices that could hurt Holly Petraeus, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau senior federal executive of the Office of Servicemember Affairs, greets Command Chief Master Sgt. Shawn the financial fitness of service members. Hughes during a table discussion with base leadership May 4, 2015 at Joint Base According to Petraeus, the agency has Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Patraeus and South Carolina Attorney General a couple of initiatives they are currently Alan Wilson participated in a town hall meeting with Airmen and Sailors to educate working on. them about their financial rights. Hughes is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief. "The military has a financial class at basic training, but basic training is a very stressful time," she think about what they're going to do financially when they get said. "It's hard to focus. We thought we could help by doing a lit- out, but we've found out that the plan they make in TAP might tle education piece for them before they get to basic training. It's not turn out to be very workable when they get out," said an online curriculum that's going to be very basic and they can Petraeus. "We are going to provide some time with a certified financial coach to help re-tool their financial plans." take the course while they are in the Delayed Entry Program." Wilson stated that he was at Joint Base Charleston to help Also, she addressed a plan to help recently discharged veteducate service members about the unscrupulous business erans re-tool their financial plans. See Patraeus Visits, Page 3 "Transition Assistance Program helps [military members]
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AMC Commander reflects on his first year By Gen. Darren McDew Air Mobility Command
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – To the men and women of Air Mobility Command, I can't thank you and your families enough for the hard work and sacrifices that you make each day. You are an unrivaled, Total Force team - active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian Airmen - and you make rapid global mobility a reality. In the year since I took command, I've truly been impressed by what I've seen. Since May 5th of last year, I have chalGen. Darren McDew lenged every one of you to lead boldly, to Air Mobility Command take the initiative and to make a difference. You have surpassed my expectations by leaps and bounds. Your phenomenal dedication and commitment to excellence propels Air Mobility Command, our Air Force and our Nation. You supported combat operations across the Southwest Asia while providing desperately needed humanitarian relief to those trapped on Mount Sinjar in Iraq and recently to citizens of Nepal. Our capabilities have been vital in the fight against ISIL in Operation Inherent Resolve. It was the Total Force mobility effort that brought home our fellow soldiers, sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from Operation Enduring Freedom while simultaneously delivering medical teams and supplies to help stop the spread of Ebola. When America depends on rapid global mobility - from the President of the United States to a wounded warrior requiring immediate
movement to critical care - our nation turns to you for the unquestioned global reach that is known around the word. You are my heroes and this command's most valued resource. You have honed a cutting-edge ability to put the 'global' in Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That's only possible because of your ideas and innovation - and we must continue to tap into that to adapt to new challenges. With those future challenges in mind, one of my focus areas for the next year is further developing and empowering Airmen to be bold, innovative Air Force leaders. Through mentorship, education, and professional development, we must continue to invest in making each of you even better. We must also ensure you have the tools you need to continue to provide global reach every day. Today, our nation, Allies, and Coalition partners depend on us to deliver aerial refueling - we must ensure we maximize every new capability of the KC-46A Pegasus as we continue to deliver those critical capabilities. The KC-46A is one of the Air Force's top acquisition priorities. It will benefit our nation for decades to come, and we must get it right. Finally, I want to continue to build broad understanding of our Airmen and their critical mission. Through 13 years of war, we have enjoyed an unprecedented level of support from the American public - they appreciate the mission you do every day, and the challenges you face. That understanding is essential to keeping us connected to the society that we protect and serve, and it sets the foundation for us to overcome the fiscal and operational challenges that lie ahead. As we continue into a very busy 2015, I challenge each of you to lead. You don't need a special duty title to lead, and it doesn't matter what rank or outfit you wear. Leadership at all levels is what makes our Air Force the best in the world. It's my honor to serve as your commander. Thank you for your service and your commitment to our nation, our Air Force, and your fellow Airmen.
One Team – No Seam! By Senior Master Sgt. Phillip Thigpen 315th Operations Group superintendent
One Team-No Seam is a common term we use in the U.S. military to describe our total force capability and the relationship we have between the active and Reserve forces. While our forces are very different in many ways, in today's Air Force we have managed to cultivate a seamless environment between the two components. Joint Base Charleston is a model base for the Total Force concept, integrating skills across every specialty and service. These days, it's simply the way we do business. While the Total Force concept has been around since the early 70s, I can remember a time when one significant effort really catapulted Team Charleston forward as a Total Force leader. In the early 1990s, during the transition to the C-17 aircraft, Team Charleston really gained its Total Force momentum during the stand up of two new units that would receive, train and fly the Air Force's newest and most advanced airlifter. The first active duty squadron to transition was the 17th Airlift Squadron, housed at the time in Building 54 and the first Reserve squadron was the 317th Airlift Squadron housed next door in Building 60. Both stood up simultaneously. Since the C-17 was delivered to the USAF prior to Initial Operational Capability,
both squadrons had the responsibility of proofing out this new aircraft to ensure it would meet or exceed USAF mission requirements. From the first delivery of Tail #89-1192 (P-6) on June 14th 1993, both squadrons partnered in sharing the single aircraft on the ramp, squadron operations, training and support. Crews were often mixed to accomplish the mission and both units played a vital role in developing the procedures and policies we use today. Active and Reserve maintainers also worked side by side to accomplish training, develop maintenance procedures and repair the newly delivered aircraft. After every flight, the crews, maintainers, contractors and support personnel gathered for what was known as "hangar talk" to discuss any issues or lessons learned from that day's events. Every base function, whether active or Reserve, worked toward the common goal of fielding the Air Force's newest, state of the art airlifter; a feat that required Total Force capability! Now, years later, as the C-17 fleet has grown to 222 and amassing more than 3 million flight hours, I think of the fine men and women of Team Charleston who patrolled the halls of Buildings 54 and 60 and the maintenance facilities in those early days. Names like Niemeyer, Sykes, Nicholson, Shiflet and Macko just to name a few. This was a time before the term One Team-No Seam had much meaning but the
men and women of Team Charleston accelerated us down a path that proved both active and reserve components could blend into a seamless force to accomplish the airlift mission. As the C-17 community has grown from those two initial squadrons to multiple airlift squadrons across our nation, the One Team-No Seam concept has grown along with it. In June 2015, 22 years after the delivery of the first C-17 to Charleston, the 17th Airlift Squadron will inactivate due to budget cuts putting its eight aircraft in backup status. The 17th AS legacy will live on forever in Charleston and throughout our Air Force. The men and women who served in the 17th will go down in aviation history for the many achievements accomplished throughout the years. The 317th will carry on serving with its remaining Total Force partners, never forgetting the strong bond it shared with the 17th for so many years. Yes, I can remember a time when the 17th and 317th Airlift Squadrons cast a mold for teamwork that would be handed off to every transitioning C-17 unit that followed. That mold has served us well in the airlift community. It has created a strong bond between active and Reserve squadrons and the men and women who serve in them. This bond has lasted for decades and continues to strengthen Team Charleston's One Team-No Seam concept.
The formula for success By Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson 628th Air Base Wing command chief
failure in the feedback process is the root cause of our inflated rating system. Quite simply, many Airmen were not receiving proper feedback or, in many cases, feedback at all. Then when their performance report was due they were given the As I am out and about talking with Airmen, one topic that top rating that they may not have earned or deserved. consistently comes up is the new Enlisted Evaluation Interestingly enough, I think many times supervisors are System. "What will the new EPR look like?" "How many afraid to give their subordinates honest feedback for fear of people will get the highest promotion rating?" "Why did we hurting their feelings or not being liked anymore. need to change the system?" These are just some of the The sad irony in the whole situation is that Airmen WANT questions that I routinely hear. However, probably the that feedback, they want to know what they need to work on biggest question I get asked is "how can I be successful in to be better. We owe it to them as supervisors to give them the new system?" That is usually followed by their unique proper feedback. If you are not getting the feedback you situation and why they are afraid of the future changes. deserve, ask for it, formally request it...even demand it! We While there is no doubt the system is changing dramatiowe it to you to be successful. cally, I believe the formula for success has not, and will not Chief Master Sgt. Mark Finally, simply put, perform! I am sure you have heard it change. First and foremost, you need to be a great Airman! Bronson 628th Air Base Wing said; the new evaluation system is about performance. I Airmanship is the foundation for who we are and why we do command chief would argue, the old system was about performance. what we do. For the enlisted force we have AFI 36-2618 or, Somewhere along the way we twisted the priorities and "the little brown book" as it is affectionately called, as a Airmen now think getting a degree or volunteering are above job performguide. It lays out expectations, sets the standards, and is the foundation for what an enlisted Airman needs to understand and do to be successful. While ance and being great in their assigned duties. If that is your thinking, then we missed the mark. The Air Force needs you to perform in your primary that document is specifically written for enlisted Airmen, I believe the basic duty at a high level. With the resource and manning challenges we face principles can be applied to all Airmen, including our officers. If you haven't read it or it has been awhile since you reviewed it, I challenge you to today and in the upcoming years, we cannot afford to have Airmen not performing at peak levels. Don't get me wrong, getting your education, contindust it off and spend some time reviewing this valuable resource. uing self-improvement and volunteering are important to being a well-roundSecond, you have to not only know the core values, but LIVE the core ed Airman but, those things should not be valued above performance in your values. "Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do" assigned duties! Additionally, when we talk about volunteering, remember must be more than a punch line or something we recite. They must be the true volunteerism is giving of your own time, not getting out of work to guidelines to our decision making process each and every day. When we "volunteer" at an event. At the end of the day, no one can dispute performmake decisions based on the core values, we are set up for success. Take a step back and evaluate those situations where you or someone you know was ance. If I asked you who is the best performing Airmen in your unit, most could name those top performers. This new system will force us to recogin trouble. Somewhere along the timeline there was a breach in one or sevnize them and reward them for that performance. eral of those core values. I challenge you to find a scenario where making a I understand there is some reservation with the new Enlisted Evaluation decision based on the core values leads to a bad decision. These values are System. Anytime there is change it can cause anxiety among those that it the backbone of success not only in the Air Force but in life in general. affects. However, if you are striving every day to be a great Airman, living Third, you must receive and provide honest, candid feedback. Our Air the core values, taking action when given feedback and performing at a high Force implemented a new feedback form, the Airmen Comprehensive level, have faith in the system. Have faith that those selected to lead you Assessment, last July to help with that process. The form was developed to will ensure that you are rewarded for that performance the way the system help improve communication between you and your supervisor. Even was always intended to do. though AFI guidance directs us to have two feedbacks a rating period, we continue to have supervisors not giving adequate feedback. I believe the
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C-17 fleet celebrates 3,000,000 flying hour
McMahon. "Whether that was in Iraq or Afghanistan, or whether that's the streets of New Orleans during the floods, or whether that's someplace like Nepal today. When that t-tail shows up each and every day, what that means to the people on the ground, is hope for the future. That's what these tremendous crews deliver each and every day." Following the pre-flight ceremony at Robins AFB, the Charleston Team prepared for takeoff as they had their eyes set on returning home. Once the crew arrived at JB Charleston, Col. Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, addressed those in attendance during the ceremony with some final remarks. "Today is an amazing celebration recognizing 3 million hours in the C-17," said Col. John Lamontagne. "We've come a long way since we first arrived here in July of 1993. Lots of lessons learned. It's a fantastic airplane built by Boeing for the Air force." "The Air Force talks about "do something amazing,'" said Lamontagne. "This airplane does something amazing." For more on this historic achievement, check out the video news story at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= wFFjgUstVCs
U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit
Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Capt. Timothy Birt, 17th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepare to perform a flyover May 5, 2015, above Joint Base Charleston, S.C. A JB Charleston aircrew made up of members from the 437th Airlift Wing, 315th Airlift Wing and a Boeing Team flew this ceremonial flight commemorating the 3,000,000 flying hour milestone for the entire C-17 fleet.
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Maj. Gen. (ret) Robert McMahon, Boeing director of Field Operations, and Mr. Danny Singleton, deputy C-17 System Program director, welcomes the Charleston crew as they exit a C-17 Globemaster III May 4, 2015, on the flightline at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. A ceremony was held at Robins AFB and Joint Base Charleston, S.C., to commemorate this historic milestone for the C-17 fleet.
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practices aimed at military members but he was also there to be educated as well. "I'm here in several capacities," Wilson said. "First as a State Attorney General, but I'm also here in capacity as a veteran and a member of the National Guard who serves as a judge advocate." In an Office of Servicemember Affairs statement, Petraeus mentioned that the office exists to see that military personnel and their families have a voice at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It is important for the CFPB to understand that military life can have some extra challenges, such as deployment and frequent moves, and that those challenges sometimes may have powerful financial repercussions. "We also know that there are businesses and scammers that target service members with bad deals and outright rip-offs. However, there are other businesses that treat them well," she said. 'Our men and women in uniform should be able to do their jobs without having to worry about falling victim to unfair or deceptive financial practices." The agency has returned more than $5 billion dollars to U.S. consumers since its doors open and more than $200 million of that was specifically to servicemembers, Petraeus added. For more information about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, please visit www.consumerfinance.gov.
U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi
(From left to right) Holly Petraeus, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Capt. Timothy Sparks and Col. Jeffrey DeVore speak in front of the Red Bank Club May 4, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Patraeus, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau senior federal executive of the Office of Servicemember Affairs and Wilson, participated in a town hall meeting with Airmen and Sailors to educate them about their financial rights. Sparks is the JB Charleston deputy commander and DeVore is the JB Charleston commander.
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CDC walks in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Children from the General Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., walk in a parade April 30, 2015 in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The parade began at the front of the CDC and continued down Miller Avenue into base housing and back. National Child Abuse Prevention Month occurs every year during the month of April and is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families.
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Children from the infant room at the General Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., stroll along in a parade April 30, 2015 in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
JB Charleston first lieutenants selected for promotion
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Four Joint Base Charleston first lieutenants were selected for promotion to captain April 28, 2015. The first lieutenants selected are: 15th Airlift Squadron Kevin Summerbell 437th Aerial Port Squadron Robert Delaney 628th Air Base Wing Jeffrey Carroll Sullivan 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Daniel Musleve
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Air Force officials selected 513 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the calendar year 14D Captain Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, LAF Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps, Medical Services Corps, Biomedical Sciences Corps Quarterly Selection Process. To see the entire list, go to the Air Force Portal and select the promotion link, or visit myPers website. Select "Search All Components" under the drop down menu and enter "Active Duty: Officer Promotions Home Page" in the search window. Select the promotion home page option and scroll down to the officer promotion lists section.
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JB Charleston's newest dental hygienists graduate AF sponsored program
Technical Sgt. Terina Waiganjo (center), and Staff Sgts. Sandy Molina (right) and Hollynd Walker (left) became the Air Force’s newest dental hygienists during a pinning ceremony April 29, 2015, at Trident Technical College in Charleston, S.C. The dental hygiene training scholarship program currently allows four dental assistants to attend Trident Technical College full time while remaining on active duty.
Story and photos by Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Three Airmen completed a two-year dental hygiene program April 29, 2015 at Trident Technical College in Charleston, S.C. The program is part of the Air Force sponsored dental hygiene training scholarship program. Technical Sgt. Terina Waiganjo and Staff Sgts. Sandy Molina and Hollynd Walker became the Air Force's newest dental hygienists by earning their associates degrees and passing the Dental Hygiene National Board Exam and state board examinations for licensure. The program, which began in 2008, currently allows four dental assistants, staff sergeants and above, to attend Trident Technical College full time while remaining on active duty. "This is a wonderful program which is considered to be one of the best in the nation," said Master Sgt. Caroline Bunce. "It increases the capabilities of dental care we can provide to our military members." Bunce is the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental flight NCO in charge that is the liaison between the military students and the school. Dental hygienists differ from dental assistants by providing specialized care such as examining teeth and gums, cleaning patient's teeth, applying preventative treatments and administering local anesthetics. Each year active duty dental assistants throughout the Air Force apply for the program. Application requirements include meeting with a board, completing all required prerequisite courses and having a competitive grade point average. There are only two dental hygiene programs in the Air Force; the other is located in St. Petersburg, Fla. Colonel Michael Cunningham, Air Force Dental Corps director and Air Force Medical Service Recruitment and Force Sustainment chief, congratulated the graduates and looks forward to future accomplishments from the new hygienists, he said. "We are proud to foster highly qualified Airmen who will provide outstanding support to ensure our force is mission capable and ready for deployment," Cunningham said. According to Bunce, civilian hygienists who work for the
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During the program, students are required to work in a dental clinic to ensure skills taught in the classroom are perfected and applied to actual patients. The three military students conducted their clinical trials on the base with military members in need of dental care. "Our dental flight has a wonderful relationship with the faculty at Trident Technical College and we look forward to working with them in the future to produce more highly qualified hygienists," Bunce said.
JB Charleston Police Week Schedule of Events Joint Base Charleston will be holding its 2015 Police Week from May 11 to 15. Police Week recognizes National Police Week and the services and sacrifices of U.S. law enforcement personnel.
May 11 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opening Ceremony at the Air Base Picnic Area. Event includes a picnic and Security Forces demonstrations. May 13 - 7 a.m. Golf Tournament at Air Base Golf Course. Registration
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Winning slogan: ‘Be the Solution’ to the problem
Story and photos by Kris Patterson Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs
When Rhonda MitchKetchens was growing up, her mother would often tell her and her siblings to "be the solution" whenever they complained of a problem. It's a mantra MitchKetchens said she always lived by. So when the Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program called for T-shirt design ideas for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, MitchKetchens knew she had a solution. Her slogan "Be the Solution," won the base SAPR T-shirt design contest, chosen among 20 design ideas submitted by service members and civilian employees from various commands. "It's simple, but is a very powerful statement," said Tiffany Mizzell, Sexual Assault Response coordinator and head of the SAPR program at JB Charleston-Weapons Station. Mizzell, who spearheaded the T-shirt contest, said the SAAPM committee asked participants to create a shirt design based on this year's SAAPM theme "Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part." "'Be the Solution' represents many things to our SAPR program," said Mizzell. "You can 'be the solution' by being an active bystander, you can 'be the solution' by educating others
about the crime of sexual assault, or you can 'be the solution' by providing support to victims and survivors of sexual assault." MitchKetchens' winning design has been printed on about 250 T-shirts and has raised $2,500 to be donated to a local rape crisis center, People Against Rape, and to the Medical University of South Carolina, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner department who provides forensic exams to adult victims of sexual assault in the Tri-County Area. MitchKetchens said she was flabbergasted when she found out her design idea had been selected as the winner, but humbled when she saw the actual design printed on a T-shirt. "I strongly believe that our individual lives are the results of our attitudes and our thoughts," said MitchKetchens. "I'm proud my design will make a difference." Seaman Caleb Swinnerton, a student at the Nuclear Power Training Command, placed second in the contest with his slogan, "We Never Stand Watch Alone," which was placed on the back of the "Be the Solution" T-shirts. To purchase a T-shirt or for more information, contact Tiffany Mizzell at (843)-794-7428.
Rhonda MitchKetchens' slogan "Be the Solution," won the base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program's t-shirt design contest, chosen among 20 design ideas submitted by service members and civilian employees from various commands across Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. MitchKetchens, a medical support assistant for the Wellness Clinic at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, was inspired by her mother who always told her to "be the solution," whenever faced with a problem.
Palmetto Scholars Academy breaks ground in Hunley Park
Bob King, North Charleston councilman (middle left), Stacey Lindbergh, Palmetto Scholars Academy Board of Directors chairman (center); Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander (middle right); along with members of the Palmetto Scholars Academy senior class break ground on the school's permanent location in Hunley Park, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 1, 2015. The ground breaking ceremony is the next step U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit in what has been a 3 1/2 year partnership between JB Charleston and the Lowcountry community. The South Carolina Legislature introduced and passed unanimously the S.C. Military Charter Law, which provides PSA Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander delivers opening the ability to set aside slots in its annual lottery for children of active duty military assigned to JB Charleston. remarks at the Palmetto Scholars Academy ground breaking ceremony May 1, 2015 at Hunley Park on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. PSA is scheduled to open during the 2015-2016 academic year.
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Base picnic fun for all Two children battle with pugil sticks during the annual base picnic May 1, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The two-day event, included free food, live music, an inflatable obstacle course, a rock-climbing wall, a military working dog demo, prizes and demonstrations from local organizations. These organizations provide support to service members throughout the year.
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Maj. Samual Shimp, 628th Comptroller Squadron commander tosses a bean bag May 1, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during the annual base picnic.
Attendees dance to live music during the annual base picnic May 1, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
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2015 437th AW 1st Quarter Awards
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SAPR Corner Air Base Victim Advocates Civ Florine King, 628th WSA - SARC Civ Shelia Bacon, 628th WSA - SAVA SSgt Dana Alderete - 437 MXS SSgt Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRS SrA Patvia Brice - 628th LRS TSgt Tarha Burchell - 628th CONS SSgt Michelle DeMers - 1 CTCS MSgt Emily Edmunds - 14 AS TSgt Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDSS TSgt Toccara Evans - 628th LRS SSgt Adrienne Forth - 437th OSS TSgt Chiquita Frazier - 628th LRS
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NWS Charleston Victim Advocates CS2 Danyel Coleman -NAVCONBRIG CS1 Naomi Jackson - NAVCONBRIG LNC Andrea Navarro - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Mark Nash - NAVCONBRIG AO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIG BM2 Derik Stout - NAVCONBRIG LS2 Shadirah Widemond - NAVCONBRIG RP1 Tina Clevenger - NSA SH3 Ed Dingle - NSA MA1 Ethan Holland - NSA MA1 Jessica Thurber - NSA MA2 Trey Smith - NSA HM4 Amanda Abrams - NHCC HM2 John Betts - NHCC HM3 Laquisha Byrd - NHCC HM2 Michelle Coltrane - NHCC HM2 Francis Edquid - NHCC HM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCC HN Melissa King - NHCC ET1 Brandon Allphin - NNPTC MMCS Brett Baldwin - NNPTC ETC Tom Chase - NNPTC
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Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and CMSgt Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, congratulate the award winners of the 437th AW 1st Quarter Awards April 30, 2015, at the base theater on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Quarterly Awards are held to recognize outstanding Airmen, non-commissioned officers, senior non-commissioned officers, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication. The winners displayed are (left to right) Senior Master Sgt. Chad Neubarth, SNCO of the Quarter, Tech. Sgt. Danaly Holder, NCO of the Quarter, Airman 1st Class Brandilyn Grant, Airman of the Quarter, 1st Lt. David Snyder, CGO of the Quarter and Mr. James Moore, Civ Cat II of the Quarter.
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Loadmasters conduct static loading exercise Loadmasters from the 14th Airlift Squadron winch a Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics vehicle into a C-17 Globemaster III April 29, 2015, on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Many new loadmasters do not get the opportunity to load large cargo items like Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles until they are in a deployed location. Training such as this provides them with the opportunity to become familiar with how to load oversized cargo.
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Loadmasters from the 14th Airlift Squadron go over winching procedures April 29, 2015, for a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 14th AS, 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 437th Maintenance Group, Mt. Pleasant Special Weapons And Tactics, Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and 437th Ariel Port Squadron conducted a static loading exercise with simulated Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles. The exercise included loading, winching and aircraft refueling training for newly deploying loadmasters.
Loadmasters from the 14th Airlift Squadron practice proper use of equipment April 29, 2015, for a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
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Special Notices
/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume! Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR). / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of
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Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-9638224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offering a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care! We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower extremity in both walking and running and then make running shoe and injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRICARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 to book an appointment. Slots book up quickly, so please don’t hesitate to call and make your appointment today!
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May 11-15 / A “Transition GPS Workshop” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing is required prior to attending this workshop.
May 12 / A “Troops to Teachers” class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouse’s transition into a new teaching career. / An “Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses” workshop will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about FREE available resources and services such as employment, resumes, the local job market, scholarships and more! May 13 / A “Ready, Set, Parent!” class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. This course provides useful tips for expectant parents, while helping them to understand the importance of budgeting for their new addition. Additionally, parents receive a FREE bundle for each expected baby! May 15 / A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from the Transition GPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty. May 20 / MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for Separatees and Retirees from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop. / A “Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston” class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect, learn about base resources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!
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May 11 / Your Career, Your Clearance: From 10 to 11:30 a.m., learn about how your finances can affect your security clearance and your career in the military.
May 12 / Your New Wheels: Attendees learn how to determine what they can afford, plan for the various expenditures of a car, and learn to get the best deal on the purchase. Class will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 13 / Five Love Languages: 1630-1730: What makes you feel loved? People express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language from. Class will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 14 / Preseparation Counseling: Held from 8 to 11 a.m., this mandatory counseling covers benefits and entitlements which is the first step in the transition process. Retiring members may be able to schedule up to 24 months prior to retirement; separating members up to 12 months prior to separation. / VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. May 18 / Home Buying: From 2:30 to 4 p.m., learn the process of buying property. May 20 / Interpersonal Problem Solving: Held from 4 to 5 p.m., learn to resolve conflict and overcome barriers and make healthy choices. Become more aware of the role that conflict plays and gain tools to address and manage it daily.
May 21 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. / Smooth Move: Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. Class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 22 / Good Credit – I Want That: Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. Class will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 26 / Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): Held from May 2629, these hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market. Classes include Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search, Applications & Cover Letters, Start Your Resume, Resume Builder, Scholarship & Education, Social Networking, Interviewing for Success, Salary Negotiation, Fine Tune Your Resume, Navigating USA Jobs, Job Fair 101, and a Human Resource Panel for question/answer sessions! Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 27 / Smart Sea Cents: Sea Duty means more pay, right? How will your pay change with orders to sea duty? What impact could deployment have on your finances? Come find out and learn some financial tips for success in this 90 minute workshop to help you prepare for Sea Duty. Class is held from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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be selective. Over 300 Vehicles To Choose From 02 Infiniti I 35 Luxury
05 Ford 500 Limited
08 Suzuki XL7 FWD
Auto, one owner, must see
Auto, leather, moonroof, extra clean
09 Honda Accord LX
12 Ford Focus
11 Ford Fusion SEL
11,995
$
$
4,895
Auto, power pkg, one owner
$
11,855
12 Scion XB
loaded, extra clean, must see
$
14,890
13 Ford F-150
Auto, power package, extra clean
$
18,499
$
5,995
Auto, loaded, like new
$
11 Ford Crown Vic LX leather, low miles, extra clean
$
14,995
14 1/2 Toyota Camry SE Sunroof, loaded, one owner, only 13k miles
$
19,976
V6, auto, like new
$
6,995
Auto, V6, sunroof, extra clean
11,994
$
22,598
14 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn Big Horn pkg, power seats, 20” wheels
$
26,995
Loaded, extra clean, low miles
Leather, V6, auto, extra clean
13 Nissan Versa
09 Chevy Silverado
12,899
$
$
6,995
Auto, power pkg, extra clean
$
$
7,899
13 HONDA CIVIC SI
$
19,995
$
Auto, only 152 miles
20,995
15 Chevy Camaro LT $
23,995
2014 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED Sport pkg., 4WD, V6 one owner
$
27,999
Loaded, moonroof, only 11k miles
$
24,998
13 HONDA PILOT EX-L Leather, moon roof, only 9k miles, like new
$
29,995
11 FORD EXPLORER
17,995
13 Toyota RAV4
Auto, extra clean, factory warranty
Loaded, auto, only 15k miles, one owner
14 Nissan Frontier SV Crew Cab
14 Toyota Sienna LE
$
20,995
V6, auto, only 13k miles, factory warranty
$
24,995
13 Chevy Suburban LT
Leather, loaded, only 30k miles, factory warranty
$
32,595
Extra clean, one own, must see
13 Hyundai Veloster
10 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
$
$
Double cab, V6, extra clean
$
$
21,997
Loaded, extra clean
24,899
14 Lexus ES 350
Loaded, one owner, only 12k miles
$
32,985
10 Toyota Carolla LE
V6, auto, one owner
9,995
Auto, power pkg., extra clean
$
14 NISSAN NV 200
09 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
7,995
08 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner
16,995
Moonroof, loaded only 12k miles
$
12,995
5 spd., extra clean, one owner
$
2010 Kia Forte LX
One owner, extra clean, price to sell
Loaded, one owner, like new
13 Jeep Compass Sport
12 Subaru 3.6R Legacy Leather, moon roof, one owner, like new
05 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 06 Hyundai Tucson Limited
13,995
14 Kia Sorento
Loaded, low miles, factory warranty
$
18,995
14 Transit Connect Wagon EXT Only 8k miles, like new, 3rd row
$
22,899
10 Ford F-150 XLT
Crew cab, 4x4, lift kit, loaded, must see
$
25,995
$
10,999
Auto, leather, loaded, like new
$
13,995
11 Lincoln MKS
Loaded, factory warranty, price to sell
$
18,995
14 VW GTI
Loaded, one owner, lots of extras
$
22,995
14 FORD EDGE SEL
AWD, loaded, only 15k miles, factory warranty
$
25,729
15 Volvo XC60 T5 Premium 14 Ford F-150 Crew Cab Panoramic Roof, only 10k miles, like new
$
33,997
Lariat 4x4, only 12k miles, loaded
$
38,995
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