05-13-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) by Diggle Publishing Company

Joint Base Charleston

Vol. 2, No. 18

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

Friday, May 13, 2011

Riverdogs host Military Appreciation Night The RiverDogs Baseball team is sponsoring their annual Armed Forces Month Military Appreciation Night, May 19 at Joe Riley Stadium in downtown Charleston. Admission is free to all active duty military, reservists, retirees, dependents and DoD employees with ID cards. Members from the 628th Air Base Wing, the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings, Weapons Station Charleston and other area military services will participate in the opening ceremony. Vouchers are available at the 628 ABW and 315 AW Public Affairs offices, Outdoor Recreation and Weapons Station ITT (Outdoor Recreation). Vouchers can be turned in at the stadium will call window in advance or at the gate on the day of the game. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Call the 628th Public Affairs office at 963-5608 or the 315th Public Affairs office at 963-2036 for additional information.

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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 being held at the Sterett Hall Auditorium on the former Charleston Naval Base, 1530, 7th Street, North Charleston at 7 p.m., May 21. The concert is free, but general admission tickets are required. Tickets may be picked up Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department offices on the 2nd floor of North Charleston City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Tickets/City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, P.O. Box 190016, N. Charleston, SC, 294199016. For more information call 740-5854 or email culturalarts@northcharleston.org.

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Retired Col. Bill Thomas sits in the cockpit of a static C-17 on Joint Base Charleston, May 5. Colonel Thomas was a World War II Hump pilot who flew with the U.S. Army Air Corps’ Air Transport Command, flying supplies over the hump of the Himalayan Mountains in support of Chinese forces fighting the Japanese.

Hump pilots last reunion By Christin Navitsky Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Climbing down from the cockpit of a C-17, five Airmen from The Greatest Generation concluded their visit to Joint Base Charleston. These World War II Army Air Corps pilots are the few remaining survivors of the "Hump," pilots who flew across the Himalayan Mountains, the highest and most dangerous mountain range in the world. They flew C-46 and C-47 cargo planes and B-24 bombers, providing supplies to Chinese soldiers fighting the Japanese after the Burma Road was shut down. Their aircraft were loaded with 10,000 pounds of gasoline, food, ammunition and bombs. For more than 65 years these Army Air Corps Hump pilots have commemorated their heroic actions of World War II with a reunion. Their first reunion was in 1946 and this year could quite possibly be their last, as age has taken its toll on the group. Although their actions have gone down in history as some of the most heroic exploits of the war, they will be the first to look back at those days with humor and an insight that comes from years of wisdom. "I enjoy these reunions," said 91 year-old Tex Rankin from Fort Worth, Texas. "Every time we meet, the Himalayan Mountains get higher and the weather gets worse. There are more Japanese fighters in the sky than there were in their whole fleet," he laughed. During World War II, the Japanese had cut off all supply lines to the Chinese fighters. The U.S. military devised a plan to fly over the Himalayan Mountains and help supply China with the necessary equipment and supplies needed to fight and survive. They coined the term Hump pilots, as a tribute to the hump of the treacherous Himalayan Mountains. The mountain peaks were treacherous, the winds were unpredictable and the World War II aircraft did not have the navigational equipment and avionics of today.

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"We flew without global positioning. All we had was a radio compass," said eighty six-year-old Don Marshall from Scottsdale, Ariz. A typical flight to China would take two hours due to 100 knot tailwinds. The flight home could take up to 10 hours as the planes got battered by extreme headwinds as they climbed to gain altitude to get over the hump. "We were inexperienced pilots and had never encountered a weather terrain like this before. The Himalayas ran north to south and we flew east to west. This was the first we learned of vortex winds, the jet stream and the effect of headwinds," said Mr. Marshall. Terrain and weather weren't the only obstacles. The C46 airplane many of the hump pilots flew was a new aircraft and was rushed into production. Most of the kinks were worked out flying actual missions as the crews encountered numerous problems in the air. Bill McKarn, 88, from Bryan, Ohio, shared a story about one mission flown on Christmas day. While he was en-route, the base he was scheduled to land at came under attack. Due to the air raid it was impossible to safely land his plane loaded with valuable cargo. He was forced to remain airborne until night. Finally, low on fuel and completely exhausted, he had no choice except to land the plane in the dark, flying by total recall. "It was so dark you couldn't see anything but black," Mr. McKarn said. The next morning, on the return flight, Mr. McKarn had to keep the plane at 12,000 feet just so he and his crew could breathe, but had to climb to 14,000 feet to avoid hitting the top of the mountain peaks. He described the trip as thrilling and exciting. "We are the reason they coined the term, 'flying by the seat of your pants'," Mr. McKarn said. "I have always compared it to the feeling of putting a cork in a washing machine." See Hump Pilots and more photos, Page 5

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Perspectives on leadership: Comprehensive Airman Fitness – Daring to care Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot The Joint Base Charleston Patriot is published by Diggle Publishing Co., (843) 412-5861, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the 628th Air Base Wing. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families. Its contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Navy. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by DOD, Air Force, Navy or Diggle Publishing Company of the products or services advertised. Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provided by the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office of Joint Base Charleston. All photographs are Air Force or Navy photographs unless otherwise indicated. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The Publisher and Public Affairs offices of both bases reserve the right to refuse any advertisement deemed to be against DOD regulations or which may reflect poorly on the bases or personnel.

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Commentary by Gen. Raymond E. Johns, Jr. Air Mobility Command commander SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Air Mobility Command recently called up hundreds of Guard, Reserve and active duty Airmen to support Operations Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector. We gave these Airmen between four and 36 hours notice to get on an aircraft and forward deploy. These amazing Airmen answered the call to protect freedom and innocent lives. But, the consequence of our expeditionary force is that we often leave families and loved ones behind and ask them to pick up the pieces. Right now a spouse of a deployed Airman is at home alone and having a very rough day. Maybe the children are sick, or the car broke down, or a water pipe broke and flooded the basement. While our bases have established a robust support network, it's often hard for Airmen and families to know when to ask for help. At those times, help needs to be delivered ... sometimes right to the front door. One base with particularly harsh winters recently found a unique way to deliver help – the Airmen and spouse support network shovels driveways for those Airmen who are deployed. While shoveling the driveway, they also take the opportunity to knock on the door and check up on the Airmen's families. On one day a spouse was out shoveling a driveway and knocked on the door just to check in. He found a mom with three sick chil-

Thanks to technology, we can text and email constantly, but we've also become more isolated making it harder “Recognizing when someone to actually physically reach out to one needs help and delivering it – another. Yet, as leaders we cannot foleven when you need to break low this societal trend. We must encourage and develop strong, condown a garage door to reach nected Air Force communities, and we them – that is Comprehensive must "dare to care." I would offer Comprehensive Airman Fitness is just Airmen Fitness!” that simple – it's about reaching out to Gen. Raymond E. Johns, Jr. deliver a helping hand. Air Mobility Command commander There's a second story I want to share with you. Just a few months ago, one of our Airmen was going through sigdren almost at her wit's end. He made a simple nificant personal difficulties. He began talking to offer to pick up groceries for her because he the chaplain, and that helped, but everyone in his dared to care. That offer of help, delivered office realized he was still troubled. Then, one when it was needed, made a world of differday he suddenly left work and didn't come back. ence in one family's life. The Airmen who worked with him knew Although this great initiative can't be implethis was out of character and something wasn't mented at every base, this example highlights that we as Airmen and spouses should not wait right. When he didn't answer his phone, by the phone for those in need to call. We must Airmen drove to his house to look for him. When they arrived, they quickly realized that get a little bit nosy, find out what our Airmen although the garage door was closed, a vehicle and families need and be there to deliver it. was running inside. Now, it takes a lot of courage for these The group forced the garage door open and Airmen and spouses to reach out because our found him passed out in his running car. Later, society has changed over the years. When I grew up and new families moved in, neighbors medical professionals would tell them, he was only minutes away from being non-revivable. used to greet them with plates of cookies. Recognizing when someone needs help and Today, many of us never even meet our neighdelivering it – even when you need to break bors much less welcome interference from a down a garage door to reach them – that is nosy neighbor. The way we communicate with Comprehensive Airmen Fitness! one another has changed too.

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Making lemonade from a “lemon” Courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate There will always be a debate on which is better; buying a vehicle new or used. One benefit of a new car is that it will usually come with a warranty that covers the cost of repairing vehicle deficiencies. But what happens when your dream car requires numerous trips to the dealership without the problem being corrected. Are you stuck with a "lemon"? The state of South Carolina has legislation in place allowing lemon owners to be reimbursed or given a replacement vehicle. Several qualifying steps must be done prior to reimbursement

or replacement and the defect in the new car cannot be the result of owner abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification of the vehicle. In order to receive protection under South Carolina's lemon law, the owner must report the defect in the new car prior to the expiration of the warranty. The owner must then attempt to have the problem corrected. If the vehicle is not satisfactorily repaired after three attempts, the owner must provide the vehicle manufacturer with written notification of the need for repair. If the vehicle is out of service for more than 30 days (cumulative, not consecutive) the same law applies and notice should also be provided to the manufacturer. Upon receipt of

this notice, the manufacturer then has 10 business days in which to notify the owner of a repair facility. Upon delivery of the vehicle to the repair facility, the manufacturer has 10 business days to fix the problem. If all attempts to correct the defect fail, the owner is entitled to a replacement vehicle or reimbursement of the full purchase price, minus a reasonable allowance for use of the vehicle. The vehicle manufacturer is allowed to decide on whether it will be replacement or reimbursement. For more information on this topic, contact the Joint Base Legal Office at 963-5502 or the Legal Annex at 764-7642.

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DIAMOND TIPS Commentary by Master Sgt. Steven Hart 628th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant In my current job, I talk to a lot of people on base during my day. As I talk to Sailors and Airmen, I hear a lot of complaints ranging from low pay to high work load, to deployment schedules and lack of time with our families. I can deal with all of those complaints and I understand most of them. However, the one complaint I probably hear more than any other is that there is nothing to do here in the Lowcountry. That does not make sense to me at all. If you expend some effort, there is literally something for everyone at one of the different venues here on Joint Base Charleston. There are few bases that even come close to what we have available to us here. It's impossible to name them all but I'll hit some that stick out to me. You want to get in better shape? The Health and Wellness Center will tell

you what shape you're in with the Bod Pod. Then the gym will assist you in getting to where you want to be through all of their classes and staff. How about taking in a baseball game downtown? There are free tickets available this week, donated by the Charleston Riverdogs. Maybe you want to take classes? Head over to the Education Center to enroll in one of seven universities located here. Maybe Arts and Crafts are your thing; well, we have two centers to cater to your needs. There are opportunities to get involved in the chapel services or classes or other non-denominational events. You can rent a boat or canoe and learn how to use them at Outdoor Recreation, or even go rock climbing in their air conditioned facility. There are literally too many things to do to list in this article and most of them are at a reduced cost or free. In these tough economic times, take the(time to realize how lucky we are. Many people will never have the opportunity or means to do any of these things we take for granted every day. So as the summer starts, stop complaining and get out and do what you like. I'm sure the Joint Base has what you're looking for ... just look for it.

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Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago Joint Base Charleston command chief

Taking You to the Next Level Team Charleston, I treasure this opportunity to talk with you through this medium. First, let me thank you for everything you have done for our community. Since we started the year we have seen military members, civilians, spouses, children, civic leaders, professional organizations, and more deeply involved, making a positive difference. Isn't it great when we can share a community? That's motivating! We have to keep this momentum. I will take the liberty to check on you one more time. Here we go: How are you doing? Are you on track with your New Year's "Revolutions?" How's your wingman or shipmate doing? If you're on track that's great! If you have deviated from the "master plan," don't worry. We will cover a few reminders to put you back on track, or if you're on track, these next lines will help you add to your motivation. Our goal is to 'take you to the next level of success.' Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid of standing still. - Chinese proverb Taking you to the next level requires personal growth. I remember one person telling me, "Take care of yourself. You are of the utmost importance." In this world where we try to do so much for others, one may think taking care of oneself is selfish. Think again. If you do not take care of your health, the time will come where you cannot take care of others. If you do not take care of your spiritual fitness, the time will come when adversity will take the very best out of your passions. And if you do not take care of your mind, the time will come where you will not have the mental stamina to solve problems. So what can you do? Dedicate the first hour of your day to do something for you: study, meditate, or engage in physical exercise. Stephen R. Covey defines this behavior in his "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" as, "Putting First Things First." If you think something is

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Tightrope Walker It's easy to watch a tightrope walker; it's another thing to trust him enough to climb on his back. Our world is full of people who don't trust others. Good leaders build trust through competence. They recognize the difference between being liked as a friend and being followed as a leader.

CAREER NOTES By Electronics Technician 1st Class Brad Tracy Naval Support Activity command career counselor The U.S. Military Apprenticeship Program is available to all active duty members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and gives these personnel the opportunity to improve their jobs skills while earning a nationally recognized U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion. USMAP doesn't require any off-duty hours and can grant up to one half of the required on-the-job training hours for military experience. You may also get credit for previous apprenticeships. To qualify for a particular USMAP program, you need to meet the following criteria: be either active duty or full-time support, be designated in a rating or Military Occupation Specialty, have sufficient time left on active duty to complete the program, have a high school diploma and the trade you select must be your primary job at your command. USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DoL Certificate of Completion is a definite advantage in getting a better civilian job since employers know the value of apprenticeships. For more information, visit your command career counselor or visit https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil/.

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very important for your quality of life, then get ready to do it in the first hour of your day (challenge yourself). This first hour of the day is critical to keep you healthy and growing. Yes, you can do it! We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. - Aristotle Watching your actions is also a critical component of rising to the next level. The quote above speaks about transformation through action. Watch your actions every day. Do your actions convey a picture of the person you want to be? If they do, repeat the action. If they don't, then replace this action with one that portrays the right image. Then, repeat it. Do it until the right actions become second nature. As you watch your actions, pay close attention to what you say. Do your words convey encouragement or negate action? This is important because you are in constant dialogue with yourself every day. Words become embedded commands. Think about the time when you get up in the morning. What do you say? You either tell yourself I feel great or I feel tired. Then, your body follows. (You will either feel tired or feel energetic.) Try it ... it works! Every person I work with knows something better than me. My job is to listen long enough to find it and use it. - Jack Nichols Getting to the next level of success requires that you work well and learn from others. Here at Joint Base Charleston, we have the most amazing opportunity to work with a uniquely talented team. Take the time to learn about the people that work with you. Take the time to talk with the teacher, instructor, or professional who is providing you a service. Next, share your experiences and talents. Soon you will find how much we have in common. Better yet, you will find how much more we can do together. I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful. - Bob Hope Finally, here are ingredients that must become part of every person's daily and healthy diet: joy and laughter. The quote above is a reminder to all about the power of joy and laughter. Joy and laughter come from several actions. First, every morning make a conscious effort (perhaps during the first hour in the morning) to feel grateful. Think about the great things in your life. Even if the world seems obscure, you have been surrounded with blessings. Take time to think about those blessings. (Ok, if you think this is "touchy-feely," then do it for five minutes; I will not tell anyone you did!) Second, enjoy what you do. Take time to learn your job (whatever you do), and do it with the most pride. Third, go out and thank those that helped you accomplish your job or realize something great. I hope these thoughts help you in your quest to become a richer and purpose-driven person. We all strive to be full of life and help others in this process. This is the next and right level of success. Team-up with others, be great, and make others even greater!

It's not just a job, it's my profession By Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Robinson 2nd Contracting Squadron BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – There was a time not too long ago when one would actually be informed of the current state of affairs in a manuscript called the newspaper. As an 11-year-old it was my responsibility to ensure all my neighbors would have their newspaper before they had their first cup of coffee. At 11, having a job meant I was responsible and reliable, but never wanted to be considered a professional newspaper delivery service provider. Being considered a professional or having a profession was deemed to be a prestigious title that only doctors, lawyers or a New York Yankee were deemed worthy enough to have. I was content with having a job when I enlisted but soon realized that I joined a unique profession. The word "job" is defined in the Webster dictionary as "an activity done regularly for payment." One may argue that as a service member we do get paid regularly for the activity that we do, but we do more than just an "activity" and the payment for such tasks is not one that would make Bill Gates envious. Being entrusted to defend our great nation should not be considered as an activity that is taken lightly. Besides firemen and policemen who put their lives at risk to aid and protect Americans daily, no other profession is entrusted with such a "job." Even the aforementioned "finest and bravest" are solely entrusted with the security and well being of constituents within their respective municipality, while all service members are responsible for ensuring the well being of every American, from Alaska to Florida and every state in between. I have long considered myself to be a "professional" service member. I argue that one does not have to be a 20 or 30 year "lifer" to be considered a professional service

member. I define a professional service member as one who truly exemplifies the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Throughout the numerous professional military education courses and countless NCO Academy and Airman Leadership School guest speaker speeches I have endured on the topic, I've come to the conclusion that the core values can simply be defined into one sentence: Do the right thing and the right job for your fellow American. There are numerous reasons one may join the armed forces, ranging from college tuition need, skill search and patriotism to boredom. Those same service members who were looking for a way to pay for higher education or wanting to learn a trade all respond the same way in one form or the other when they are asked, "What do you do for a living?" They respond with, "I'm in the Air Force." When a doctor is asked the same question, he doesn't respond by saying, "I'm in the medical field." Nor does a lawyer respond with, "I'm in the legal system." They clearly state their profession as we do. Stating that you are in the Air Force comes with the understanding that it is clearly your profession. You can be a crew chief, paralegal, supply specialist or lab technician and it doesn't matter to the average American. The only thing the average American knows is that you are in the Air Force, which means you are a skilled, responsible and reliable defender of our nation's interest and security. My neighbors back home are still safely drinking their morning cup of coffee, and instead of their newspapers nowadays they are on the internet reading the news due in part to the professional servicemen and servicewomen of the armed forces. In 1961, the U.S. Navy came out with the recruitment slogan, "It's not just a job, it's an adventure." I serve with a revised version of the Navy slogan with, "It's not just a job, it's my profession."

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Zero tolerance means no spice By Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs On March 1, 2011, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration declared Spice a Schedule I substance, making the possession and selling of these chemicals or the products that contain them illegal in the United States. The synthetic drug and other products that mimic the chemical compounds found in marijuana have been a rising concern for the military world-wide. This product, as well as many others, can be found among the list of illegal substances in accordance with the Department of Defense's zero tolerance policy. Spice is just one version of a drug which contains cannabinoids and was once sold under a variety of names. The product may give a user the same effect as marijuana, but can pose serious health issues that could even lead to death. For Sailors and Airmen at Joint Base Charleston, any use of a mind altering substance such as Spice is prohibited. Any member caught disobeying such lawful orders will be held accountable for their actions. "The zero tolerance drug policy is essential to conducting safe operations in the Navy and Air Force," said Naval

S u p p o r t A c t i v i t y Command Master Chief Billy Cady. "The military is not a place for people who indulge in illegal drugs. Anyone who is caught using these products is going to be told to leave. The use of drugs in a military atmosphere is not compatible with our mission." The zero tolerance policy clearly states all service members must comply, regardless of the recent popularity of a drug. Service members who violate this policy will be

Joint Base Ball committee seeks ideas By Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin Joint Base Charleston Military Ball committee Planning for the 2011 Joint Base Charleston Military Ball is well underway and the ball committee is seeking ideas for the cover of the official program. The contest is open to all military and civilians assigned to or affiliated with the joint base. The winner of the selected graphic will receive two free tickets to

the ball and a $100 gift card. This year's military ball is Sept. 24. The committee is looking for a program cover that captures the essence of JB CHS's global mission and incorporates the theme for this year's ball, "Bridging the Globe ... Serving All." Submissions must be received by May 23 and should be sent to Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin at michelle.mcmeekin@us.af.mil.

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The World War II Hump pilots and members of the 15th Airlift Squadron take a group photo inside a static C-17 on Joint Base Charleston, May 5. The World War II Hump pilots took a tour of Joint Base Charleston during their final reunion.

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Conversion opportunities for ERB eligible sailors WASHINGTON – In an effort to provide conversion opportunities ahead of the Enlisted Retention Board, NAVADMIN 160/11 was released May 9, to waive some standard conversion requirements and provide Sailors with the guidelines for submitting applications. The goal of the ERB is to re-balance manning in 31 overmanned ratings, improve advancement rates, and increase Perform to Serve opportunity. "Leadership respects and values the service of our Sailors," explained Rear Admiral Tony Kurta, head of personnel policy. "By providing increased opportunity to convert to undermanned rates, our goal is to keep high performing Sailors in the Navy while increasing competition and advancement opportunity in those overmanned ratings." As part of Navy efforts to increase conversion opportunities for ERB eligible applicants, some of the waived conversion requirements include: • Years of Service: Personnel with greater than 12 years of service will be considered for conversion. • Paygrade: All personnel, regardless of paygrade, will be considered for conversion. • Personnel who are more than 12 months

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First Female Submariners report to Submarine School NORFOLK – Eight female officers selected for assignment to submarines will report May 9 to the Submarine Officer Basic Course in Groton, Conn., for initial submarine training. These female officers will join 74 male counterparts to make up SOBC Class 10040. The officers are among 18 women from the U.S. Naval Academy, Reserve Officer Training Corps and Officer Candidate School commissioning programs who were selected last year to enter the submarine service. Female SOBC graduates will be assigned to eight different crews of guided-missile and ballistic-missile submarines once they have completed their training program, including six months of Nuclear Power School, six months of Naval Nuclear Prototype Training and 10 weeks of SOBC.

Ceremony honors fallen EOD warriors EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The names of 15 fallen EOD warriors were added to the EOD Memorial wall during a ceremony at the Kauffman Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Complex aboard Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 7. The names were of Army, Marine Corps and Air Force EOD technicians killed in action last year in Iraq and Afghanistan. This 42nd annual ceremony gave family, friends and members of the EOD community, past and present, a chance to honor their fallen comrades. The event is sponsored by the EOD

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston public affairs May 8, 1972 - U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft mined Haiphong Harbor in North Vietnam. May 9, 1926 - Lt. Cmdr. Richard Byrd and Chief Machinist's Mate Floyd Bennett made the first flight over the North Pole; both men received the Medal of Honor. May 10, 1960 - The United States Navy submarine USS Triton completed a submerged circumnavigation of the world in 84 days, cruising 46,000 miles while following many of the routes taken by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. May 11, 1898 - Sailors and Marines from USS Marblehead cut a trans-oceanic cable near Cienfuegos, Cuba, isolating

Cuba from Spain. May 12, 1780 - During the fall of Charleston, S.C, three Continental Navy frigates, the Boston, the Providence, and the Ranger were captured and one American frigate, the Queen of France was sunk to prevent capture. May 13, 1964 - The first all nuclear-powered task group, consisting of the USS Enterprise, USS Long Beach, and USS Bainbridge deployed to Sixth Fleet. May 14, 1845 - The first U.S. warship visited Vietnam. While anchored in Danang for re-provisioning, Capt. John Percival, commanding USS Constitution, conducted a show of force against Vietnamese authorities in an effort to obtain the release of a French priest held prisoner by the Emperor of Annam at Hue.

Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the legacy of fallen EOD warriors by providing for the maintenance and upkeep of the memorial at Eglin. Hosted by the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, all preparations were coordinated and executed by staff volunteers from all four services at the school. "The EOD Memorial Foundation funds the memorial's maintenance and assists EOD families with scholarships and travel expenses to and from the annual memorial ceremony," said Foundation President Robert Fay. "We work closely with the services to document and verify that the member was killed during an EOD-related incident to be eligible to earn a place on the memorial's wall." Oversight and management of the EOD school is the responsibility of the Navy, with joint-service manning by the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and the Air Force. The school's mission is to train officers and enlisted personnel in the best methods of detection, identification, render safe, and disposal of explosive ordnance and related devices. Capt. Adam Guziewicz, the school's commanding officer, said reading the new names placed on the wall at the annual memorial is a poignant reminder that EOD technicians are on the front lines, risking their lives every day. The fallen warriors added to the wall in this year's ceremony consisted of five Army, eight Marines and two Air Force EOD technicians. All received their training at the EOD School aboard Eglin. "They sacrificed all for their country, and we will never know the countless lives they have saved," said Guziewicz. "Their legacy will live on in the lives of those they left behind." Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, served as the guest speaker for the ceremony. The EOD Memorial was originally built by EOD technicians in Indian Head, Md., the location of the first EOD School. The memorial was relocated to the Kauffman EOD Training Complex when the school moved to its present location in the late 1990's. The new memorial incorporates elements of the original in recognition of its history.

USS George H.W. Bush departs for maiden deployment NORFOLK – The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group departed for its maiden deployment May 11. The strike group, led by the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), and its nearly 6,000 Sailors is scheduled to conduct operations in the U.S. Navy's 6th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. The deployment is part of an ongoing

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Officials announce AF E-7 selection stats RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air Force officials selected 6,618 of 19,538 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 33.87 percent. The average score for those selected was 335.21, with an average time in grade of 4.58 years and an average time in service of 15.91 years. The average score was based on the following point averages: 134.13 for enlisted performance reports, 11.24 for decorations, 72.46 for the promotion fitness examination and 60.45 for the specialty knowledge test. The master sergeant promotion list will be released May 19 at 8 a.m. CDT on the Air Force Personnel Center's website and Air Force personnel services website under enlisted promotions. Airmen can also access their score notices at the same time on the Virtual Military Personnel Flight and Air Force Portal. Those selected for master sergeant will be promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in August 2011. As a reminder, selections are tentative until the data verification process is complete, which is no later than 10 days after the promotion release date. AFPC officials will notify Airmen through their military personnel sections if their selection is in question.

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston public affairs May 8, 2001 - Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld made the U.S. Air Force the executive agent for the Pentagon's space activities. May 9, 1983 - A C141 crew from the 18th Military Airlift Squadron, at McGuire Air Force Base, N. J., became the first all-female crew to fly a round-trip mission across the Atlantic. May 10, 1911 - Lt. G.E.M. Kelly became the second Army officer killed in an airplane. May 11, 1972 - A C-5 Galaxy set a nonstop distance record from Kadena Air

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Secretary of the Navy, Vice Chief of Naval Operations address senior leaders, SARCs at summit By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christine Hannon Navy Public Affairs Southeast - East ORLANDO, Fla. – The secretary of the Navy and vice chief of naval operations addressed Navy and Marine Corps leaders and sexual assault response coordinators at the second annual Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention Summit in Orlando May 3. Secretary Ray Mabus identified three areas of improvement that senior leadership throughout the service needed to address in order to break the back of sexual assault. "Prevention, intervention and 'help seeking' behavior; those are the three things we have to stress," Mr. Mabus said. "We've got to improve our prevention. We've got to make sure people know they should, and need to, intervene. And we've got to strongly support our survivors and strengthen post-assault investigations." Mr. Mabus went on to discuss the role and responsibility of leadership in the efforts of combating sexual assault. He stated that he would hold commanding officers accountable for their command's sexual assault prevention programs and demanded that they properly train their personnel. The SECNAV concluded by stressing the necessity of ridding sexual assault from the Navy and Marine Corps. "If we are to remain the greatest expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known, we cannot allow this to continue," Mr. Mabus said. "If we are going to protect our shipmates, we cannot allow this to continue. If we are going to remain the Navy and Marine Corps people look up to, and should look up to, this cannot continue." Sexual assault is a criminal offense, and is incompatible with the DoN's core values, Navy ethos and high standards of professionalism and personal discipline. "Sexual assault is a crime, not just an unfortunate incident," said Adm. Jonathan Greenert. "It hurts a Shipmate and affects the readiness of the entire unit. Ultimately, our challenge to eliminate sexual assaults will be resolved by leadership - at the unit level." Admiral Greenert encouraged Navy senior leaders set goals for preventing sexual assault. "We've made progress in the care and treatment of sexual assault victims," Admiral Greenert said. "Our focus should shift to prevention. Commands need to set measurable goals, track progress locally and treat sexual assault as an untoward incident at the unit level." Many commanding officers in attendance will take what they have learned at the summit back to their respective commands to apply new leadership strategies. "The biggest take-a-way for me, from this summit, is the power of bystander intervention," said Capt. Lou Cariello, 20th Seabee Readiness Group, Naval Construction Battalion Center, commanding officer. "We're going to talk a lot more about the importance of figuring out how you go about

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having the courage to stand up and do what's right to prevent something bad from happening in the future," Captain Cariello said. "And to applaud people for doing things that are smart and courageous." This year's summit focuses on sexual assault prevention and the impact of alcohol on sexual assaults. The DoN Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office is responsible for oversight of the DoN's sexual assault policy. SAPRO works hand-in-hand with the services and the civilian community to develop and implement innovative prevention and response programs.

Increased security measures force change to NHCC drive-thru pharmacy Courtesy of the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs Due to increased security as a result of the current force protection condition, vehicles are being restricted from parking and driving within a certain distance of any government building on Joint Base Charleston. This restriction includes the Naval Health Clinic Charleston and has forced a change in the procedures for patients who desire to utilize the NHCC drive-thru pharmacy window. As of May 9, a pharmacy technician has been posted at the entrance of the NHCC pharmacy drive-thru lane during business hours and greets customers and calls in their orders. The pharmacy tech uses use a government issued cell phone allowing for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance and to ensure patient privacy. After giving the pharmacy technician their prescription, the customer drives to a newly designated "pharmacy refill drive-

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through only" parking spot near the front entrance of the facility. At this point, customers can either walk inside to a drivethru dedicated refill window to pick-up their prepared medications with minimal wait time, or for those needing additional assistance, a NHCC staff member will bring the medication directly to their vehicle. The intention of this plan is to keep drive-through services running while staying compliant with the newly imposed security measures. "The NHCC staff is trying to make the best of this situation," said Jeff Kelley, NHCC public affairs officer. "It is not perfect, but it is better than hanging a closed sign on the drive-thru window and making everyone come inside. "Maintaining the highest standards of patient and family centered care is at the heart of what the staff at NHCC strives for everyday. We thank the community for their patience and understanding during this upgrade in our force protection status."

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NEWS Gen. Johns addresses Salute to the Military Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, addresses the audience during the "Salute to the Military" ceremony held May 5, at the Charleston Area Convention Center.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz

Clergy Appreciation Day - Local pastors visit JB CHS Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Ten clergymen from the local area visited Joint Base Charleston to participate in Clergy Appreciation Day, May 10 on JB CHS - Air Base. The clergymen, accompanied by JB CHS military chaplains, shared prayers, a light breakfast, a tour of the chapel, a panel discussion, lunch, a tour of a C-17 and a dignified transfer demonstration. "The purpose of this event was to invite local pastors to spend time with us, show them what we do as military chaplains and to build a relationship with them," said Chaplain (Capt.) Aaron Meadows, from the 628th Air Base Wing Chapel. "Local pastors meet the spiritual needs of many service members and it's important for us to know what resources they have to offer. We don't have every religion at our chapel, but knowing what's available in the community, we can point service members in the right direction." The day started with an invocation by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Brown, 628 ABW chaplain and JB CHS senior chaplain, who then provided an introduction about the ministry provided to service members and their families. "We were able to familiarize the pastors with the ministry we provide and the specific stressors that service members face on a day-to-day basis," Chaplain Meadows said. "It gave them a scope on what it is like to be in the military." Later in the day the clergymen and the Chaplains discussed issues, problems and their solutions during a panel discussion about the military lifestyle. "We talked about how we can come together as a community, how we can promote different events such as retreats and how we can help with spiritual problems that military members face," Chaplain Meadows said. "We opened up the floor for questions and most pastors wanted to know about deployments, suicide and what we have in place to prevent them." After lunch the clergymen made their way to the flight line to tour the inside of a C-17. The tour was lead by Capt. Tabitha Rand, Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. She discussed the different capabilities of the C-17, its vital role in today's mission and answered questions about the aircraft.

Six clergy from the local community pay their respects to the flag during a dignified transfer demonstration by the Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard May 10, at Joint Base Charleston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Air Base. The clergy were participating in Clergy Appreciation Day to learn what it is like to be a military Chaplain.

Chaplain (Capt.) Leif Espeland, from the 628 ABW, and members of the JB CHS Honor Guard, ended the day with a dignified transfer demonstration inside of the C-17. "Even though the dignified transfer was only a demonstration, it was monumental and powerful," said retired Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Charles Baldwin, the Air Force Chief of Chaplains from 2004 - 2008. "Thank you for opening the door to local pastors and helping them understand the ministry that the military does to help support our service members."

Chief Master Sgt. Tinglehoff retires Col. Robert Holba presents Mrs. Heidi Tingelhoff a letter of appreciation while Chief Master Sgt. Rudy Tingelhoff watches during his retirement ceremony on Joint Base Charleston, May 6. Chief Tingelhoff served more than 29 years on active duty. He entered the Air Force in September 1982 and worked in the security police career field and later cross-trained into the weather forecaster career field. Chief Tingelhoff retired as the 437th Operations Group superintendent. Colonel Holba is the 437 OG commander.

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AROUND Adm. Mullen says SEAL Team represents all of military NEW YORK – The scene at the White House was "tense" during the assault on the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, that killed Osama bin Laden, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the audience at the Robin Hood Foundation gala in New York May 9. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen answered questions posed by Tom Brokaw during the annual fund raiser at the Javits Center, and gave some insights into the operation. "It really was the culmination of a phenomenal effort on the part of all the government agencies," the chairman said. He singled out "the best intelligence work I've ever seen that enabled those in the military who executed this mission to do so successfully." The chairman praised President Barack Obama's decision to go after bin Laden saying it was by no means a sure thing that the al-Qaida leader was in the one-acre compound. "I thought it was a courageous decision on the part of the president," Admiral Mullen said, noting it was only a 55 percent chance that the 9/11 attack mastermind was in the compound. The president did "100 percent certainty in relying on our military," the chairman said. The SEAL team that killed bin Laden "represents 2.2 million men and women -active, Guard and reserve," Admiral Mullen said. They are part of the best military he has seen in his more than four decades of service that started in Vietnam. "I've spoken to them - they are proud of what they did; they are proud to represent this extraordinary military," he said. "They really did make a difference." The silent special operations warriors also would like to fade back into the shadows, the chairman said, "and I hope that we can let them do that." Mr. Brokaw asked Admiral Mullen about what the feeling was like in the White House when word came back from Pakistan that the team had killed bin Laden. Admiral Mullen said he was elated, but he also was still worried. "It was far from over at that point," he said. "They were still inside the building. There was the need to get them out and get them out safely." They, of course, did make it out safely. The special operators performed the mission perfectly even when faced with an

additional challenge - one helicopter had a hard landing and had to be abandoned. "I think tremendous credit goes to a lot of people," Admiral Mullen said. "Not only did we execute this mission, but we didn't lose anybody, none of our people were injured, and we achieved it in a way that many people didn't think we could years ago. They are the best of the best."

DOD committed to realignment of forces in Japan WASHINGTON – The Defense Department is committed to the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, a defense spokesperson said here yesterday. "We have longstanding agreements with the government of Japan, including the 2006 Realignment Roadmap and the 28 May 2010 Joint Statement," said Navy Cmdr. Leslie HullRyde, a Pentagon spokesperson. "These agreements are good for the people of Okinawa, Japan as a whole, and the U.S.-Japan alliance." The Pentagon responded to calls by U.S. Senators Carl Levin, John McCain and Jim Webb for DOD to re-examine military basing plans in East Asia. The three senators -- all on the Armed Services Committee -- called the current plans unrealistic and expensive. The agreements -- negotiated over many years -- describe the linkage between Futenma relocation, the Marine move to Guam and land returns on Okinawa. "The Futenma relocation plan will return land and facilities to the Okinawan people and move thousands of U.S. troops and their dependents out of the most densely populated southern part of the island to the less-populated north," HullRyde said. "After the relocation is completed, the average citizen of Okinawa will see and hear far fewer U.S. troops and aircraft than they do today." Complicating the situation was the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March. That disaster caused the deaths of tens of thousands of people and left hundreds of billions of dollars in damage. U.S. and Japanese officials are still discussing the details of the relocation.

Airman Ranger leads the way FORT BENNING, Ga. – The course began with 404 students. After 61 days of fast-paced, stressful situations that pushed the students' physical and mental limits,

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only 191 remained and just one graduate would be an airman. Airman 1st Class Matthew Garner, a member of the 823rd Base Defense Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., is one of the fewer than 300 Air Force members to have completed Army Ranger School training conducted here and to earn the coveted Ranger's tab since the school opened in the 1950s. "I wanted to become a Ranger to find out what my limits were," said Airman Garner, who graduated Ranger School April 29. "Completing the course helped me realize there were no limits. The course is designed to help you find out who you really are. You're tired and hungry, and surrounded by chaos and confusion in the worst of conditions, but you still have to overcome adversity and get the job done." Airman Garner was chosen to fill one of just six slots allocated to the Air Force each year for the Ranger School course. The students were isolated during the nine weeks of the course as they learned the necessary combat skills to qualify for the Ranger tab. "We were allowed [to receive] mail during most parts of the course, and that was definitely a morale booster," Airman Garner said. "What really helped each person get through the training was their team. It takes a lot of individual effort, but nobody earns the Ranger tab on their own. If someone was having a particularly rough day, the teammates would help support them." To bolster the team concept, he said, none of the students wore rank insignia. The Ranger School provides instruction in demolitions, mountaineering, leading a platoon-sized patrol, combat arms proficiency, land navigation and water survival. Ranger training is conducted in different environments, including mountains and a coastal swamp. Each phase tests the students' commitment and stamina as they endure severe weather, hunger, and mental, physical and emotional stress. "Because I went through the Air Force pre-Ranger course, I felt like I had really been set up for success," Airman Garner said. "Overall, I put about 10 months of intense training into earning my Ranger tab." Garner said he credits two people with helping him the most during the preparation process: his father, Don Garner, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Hunter. "We're very proud of him for serving his

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country and accomplishing something like this," Airman Garner's father said. "Even as a young man, he was always into exercising and doing things that weren't expected of him." "My father helped me develop the mental fortitude to drive forward and never quit," Airman Garner said. "He was like a personal coach and gave me some memorable 'don't quit' talking sessions. During the Ranger course, the temptation to quit is always there, so that really helped." Airman Garner also credited Sergeant Hunter for his success, noting Sergeant Hunter, too, is a Ranger School graduate. "I graduated from Ranger school in October 2010 and then helped assess Airman Garner during his pre-Ranger course late last year," said Sergeant Hunter, who possesses sharpshooter and sniper skills. "We spent a lot of time training and preparing for this, and I'm super proud of him. Only 30 percent of Ranger School students make it through the entire course without being recycled, Sergeant Hunter said. "His graduation is an outstanding accomplishment, especially for someone his age," Sergeant Hunter said. "The leadership and combat skills he's gained during Ranger School will be very beneficial to his unit." The graduation included a Ranger skills demonstration, which showcases rappelling, demolitions, extraction by helicopter and hand-to-hand combat abilities. Airman Garner is scheduled to attend the U.S. Army Airborne School this month to become an Airborne Ranger.

Guard works to protect city from flood NEW ORLEANS – Soldiers of the Louisiana National Guard's 769th Engineer Battalion are constructing sandfilled basket barriers in Morgan City, located about 70 miles east of here, as a precautionary measure against the rising Mississippi River. About 15 soldiers assigned to the 927th and 928th Sapper Engineer Companies are adding three feet of height to a levee using Hesco baskets to help protect residential areas near Lake Palourde from flooding that could occur if the Morganza Spillway is opened later this week. "Flood waters may top the levee, so we are adding three more feet to the top of the levee in an attempt to keep water out of this residential neighborhood," said Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Samson, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the mission. The soldiers have constructed about 650 yards of Hesco, and about 60 percent of the barriers were filled with sand. The mission is to construct a total of 10,000 feet in the Morgan City area. Most of the Guard members have experience with Hesco baskets due to miles of constructed barriers in Grand Isle and Cameron Parish in support of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response last year. "These guys are moving fast," Sergeant Samson said. "This is a lot of work for a 15-man team, but they are working hard and the experiences they have are showing in their progress." Army Spc. Thomas J. Mahfouz, a combat engineer with the 928th, is from the Morgan City area and was upbeat about this mission. "This is what being a citizen-soldier all is about," Specialist Mahfouz said. "This is where I am from, and this mission gives me a chance to help save my hometown."

U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tony Wortham, radiology technician at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, aligns HM3 John Kelly’s ankle for an X-ray at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 9. More than 20 X-rays are taken daily at the radiology department at NHCC.

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Commander's Fitness Challenge Staff Sgt. Jeff Curtin runs towards the finish line with his dog at the Commander's Fitness Challenge on Joint Base Charleston, May 9. May is fitness month and several base agencies came out to show their support by giving away free healthy snacks and other items. Additionally, the fastest male, female and overall runners were awarded commissary gift certificates. The commander's challenge course is approximately three miles long. Sergeant Curtin is a broadcaster assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron.

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BASE BRIEFS 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.

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Events Friday ❏ 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. Tuesday ❏ 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 963-4406 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. Wednesday ❏ 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. Thursday ❏ 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/Marriage Seminar/anim.cfm. May 25 ❏ Smooth Move Workshop: Learn how to ease through a Permanent Change of Station move and receive valuable take-a-ways just for attending. The workshop is May 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the AFRC. Call 963-4406 to register. May 26 ❏ Career Status Bonus/REDUX: Is it a wise choice? Find out May 26 from 3:30 to 4 p.m., at the AFRC. Learn whether or not CSB/REDUX is the best retirement choice before you make a decision you may regret. The briefing is at the AFRC. Call 963-4406 to sign up. ❏ Exceptional Family Member Program: Civilians and military members (who are enrolled in the EFMP) and their dependents are invited to participate in this support group, May 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss concerns, share ideas and gain support. Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to register or for more information.

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 and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007. ❏ Sleep habits: On average we spend one

❏ 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 764-7065 or 7647068. 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. ❏ 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 CharlestonAir Base Resources Office. The Environmental Official is located in Bldg. 247 on the first floor. The hunting program is open to activeduty, 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 ❏ Career Connection: If you are transitioning from the military or your spouse is seeking employment, check out the Career Connection workshops offered at Fleet & Family Support Center, Bldg. 755. Job Search Strategies is May 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 843-764-7480 to register. Wednesday ❏ 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. ❏ Car Buying Workshop: Almost every service member will purchase a new or used car while on active duty and they will spend more of their disposable income on automobiles than on virtually anything else except food and shelter. Learn how to buy a car at this workshop May 18, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Bldg. 755. Sign up by calling 764-7480. Thursday ❏ TSP Simplified: The TSP is a defined contribution plan, meaning that the retirement income you receive from your TSP account will depend on how much you put into your account during your working years and the earnings accumulated over that time. Join us May 19 at Bldg. 755 from 11 a.m. to noon to learn more about your TSP or how to enroll into your future retirement account. To register call: 7647480. ❏ Home Buying Workshop: Join us May 19 at Bldg. 755 from 3 to 5 p.m. to learn about home buying. Homeownership is the great American dream and one of the largest investments that most people will make in their lifetime. This workshop will not only provide you with information on the process of buying a home, but will also give you a better understanding of the responsibilities, commitments and pleasures associated with owning a home. Call to register at 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. ❏ Military Spouse 101: This workshop is an orientation for military spouses who are new to the military. Get great information and build support systems and friendships that can last a lifetime. The workshop is May 25 at Bldg. 755 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call FFSC at 764-7480. May 26 ❏ Volunteer Orientation: Join us May 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Bldg 755 for beneficial information on the volunteer program on base and in the community. It is a great way to meet new people, network and offer help with skills you already use. You can also use volunteering on your resume to help in that job search. Call 764-7480 to register or for more information.

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 7644173 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. ❏ Become a Family Child Care Provider: Do you like children? Need extra cash? The Family Child Care program offers you a chance to provide childcare in your home. The options available to Family Child Care providers are numerous and include: · Before/after school care · Part-time/drop-in care · Full-time care for infants, toddlers or preschool ages · Evening and weekend care As an FCC provider, you determine your fees and hours. Although the Navy determines the maximum childcare ratios, you can choose and interview families that have children fitting the hours and ages you are looking for. If interested or for more information, please call 7647347. ❏ 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!"

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Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Friday ❏ 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. Tuesday ❏ 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. Thursday ❏ 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

time on Tuesdays, just on a different day. Due to limited seating re-registration is required by the Monday before day care story hour. Call 9633320 to sign up. ❏ Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come join us to have fun, experience new activities and meet new friends. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-3635230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information.

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station ❏ Go to the extreme with Xtreme bowling: Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show with glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person. Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Family Night features country music, oldies and rock 'n' roll (you can even bring your own favorite CD's if you want). ❏ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms. Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided. For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. ❏ Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party? Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films! Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more. Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $25 to groups of less than 40 people. Simply call for show time availability, choose a movie from our huge library, and get ready to enjoy a unique party experience at a price that can't be beat. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey at 764-4107 for reservation information. ❏ Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party? Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability.

Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ Sanctum: May 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ Yogi Bear: May 14, 5 p.m., Rated PG ❏ No Strings Attached: May 14, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ Yogi Bear: May 15, 2 p.m., Rated PG

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Airman 1st Class Mitchell Parker 437th Maintenance Squadron Airman 1st Class Mitchell Parker, assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron, is the Joint Base Charleston Warrior of the Week. Airman Parker has been stationed at JB CHS for approximately two years. Airmen Parker recently returned from a four-month deployment to Qatar with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron as an aircraft structural maintenance journeyman. His responsibilities overseas included repairing and maintaining the air frames on six different aircraft: C-17s, B-1s, KC-135s, E-8s, RC-135s and C-130s. "Our mission was to fix anything that could go wrong with the air frame of an aircraft and keep them flying," Airman Parker said. "We worked on everything from fixing cracks on the seats and plugging bullet holes in the body, to sanding down the aircraft and painting them. "I love my job and the creativity behind it. When I have to fabricate a plain piece of metal to repair a crack, it's almost like an art," Airman Parker said. While deployed, Airman Parker volunteered for the unit activities council and helped prepare morale-boosting activities for the base including the Genie Olympics. "The Genie Olympics was a week-long competition where Airmen competed in different sports such as volleyball, basketball, darts, ping pong and a one mile relay," Airman Parker said. "At the end of the event we had a barbecue and everyone had a blast." Back at home, Airman Parker continues his responsibilities as an aircraft structural

maintenance journeyman and is the secretary of a dormitory council on JB CHS - Air Base. Airman Parker is originally from St. Clair, Mich. and joined the Air Force nearly three years ago. "I joined the Air Force to travel around the world, give back to my country and pursue an education," Airman Parker said. He is scheduled to be Courtesy photo promoted to senior airman Airman 1st Class Mitchell Parker, an aircraft structural and his short term goal is to maintenance journeyman from the 437th Maintenance submit a package to the U.S. Squadron, drills a hole through a metal plate to repair the Air Force Thunderbirds. seat of a C-17 May 10, on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. "Being a part of the Thunderbirds team is an experience that very few people get to accomplish," Airman Parker said. "I want to be a part of that team ... part of that experience. It will broaden my abilities on working on different air frames while providing me a ticket around the world." Airman Parker said he wants to make the Air Force into a career and hopes to retire one day as a chief master sergeant. "Airman Parker is a warrior who lives by the Air Force's core values," said Staff Sgt. Edgar Ayala-Rodriguez, Airman Parker's supervisor from the 437 MXS. "If he keeps up with his positive attitude and his willingness to succeed, one day he'll become a chief."

Airman 1st Class Herschell Miller 437th Maintenance Squadron Name: Airman 1st Class Herschell Miller

What is your favorite aspect of the Honor Guard? We get to go on many road trips, see new places and meet new people.

Hometown: Conway, Ark. Squadron and job title: 437th Maintenance Squadron / precision measurement equipment lab journeyman Time in the Air Force: One year and 10 months

What are your future career goals? I want to finish my Community College of the Air Force degree and get my Bachelor's degree. Who is your role model and why? My mother. She works hard for her family and is the kindest person.

Time in Honor Guard: One and a half months What inspired you to join honor guard? Performing military ceremonies is important and I thought I'd be good at it.

What is your single most memorable moment in Honor Guard? I will never forget my first funeral and handing the flag to the family member of a fallen troop. The family was very appreciative and I felt proud to be in the Honor Guard.

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SSC Atlantic’s Christopher Miller selected for ’40 Under 40’ Courtesy of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Office of Public Affairs SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic's Executive Director Christopher Miller has been chosen for the 2011 class of 40 Under 40, an annual award which honors professional successes and community involvement of 40 people younger than 40 years old who are making their mark on the Charleston's business community. Mr. Miller and 39 other "rising stars" were highlighted in a recent issue of Charleston Regional Business Journal, which sponsors the award. Mr. Miller was also honored during a special ceremony May 3 at Alhambra Hall. Mr. Miller is the first SPAWAR employee to be named in 40 Under 40 since CRBJ started presenting the awards in 1998. As the executive director and senior civilian official of SSC Atlantic, Mr. Miller sets command-wide strategic goals and manages engineering and business operations for a workforce of more than 3,500 federal civilian and military employees and more than 9,000 industry partners. With a total obligation authority of more than $5 billion, the center operates from its main campus in Charleston and several offices located in the continental United States and around the world.

Secretary of the Navy for C4I and Space. In that Since arriving a little position he was the single Department of the Navy more than a year ago, Mr. point of contact for military services, DoD staff and Miller has been particuagencies, and the Office of Management and larly active in the transBudget for all program and policy matters concernformation of SSC ing Space, C4I, Information Operations, and Atlantic's organization Information Technology. and culture to meet Navy Mr. Miller was appointed to the Senior Executive demands for greater Service in May 2006. The average SES age is 53, and effectiveness and economy. He has implemented at 38 years old, Mr. Miller stands out as one of the a Competency Aligned youngest of this elite corps of men and women who Organization/Integrated lead the continuing transformation of government. Before coming to Charleston, Mr. Miller served in Product Team model San Diego, Calif., as the Navy's Program Executive across SSC Atlantic. He Officer for Command, Control, Communications, has been committed to Computers and Intelligence and was directly responcommunication - both sible for more than 125 Navy C4I programs, providinforming and listening, Courtesy photo ing the warfighter with integrated communication, and believes in the importance of honest and Christopher Miller, SPAWAR Systems information technology and intelligence. Before beginning his federal civilian service, Mr. transparent communica- Center Atlantic executive director Miller served as a U.S. Marine Corps intelligence tion. In addition to his demanding duties as the senior civil- officer from 1995 to 1999, completing a deployment to the ian of SSC Atlantic, from October of 2010 until April of Western Pacific and serving as the intelligence Officer for this year, Mr. Miller also served as Deputy Assistant the largest Marine Aircraft Group in the Marine Corps.

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BASE INFORMATION

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: Defense Personal Property System (DPS) - www.move.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse • Navy College Program: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston

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SPOTLIGHT

The Patriot â&#x20AC;˘ May 13, 2011

Airmen and Readiness Center holds appreciation tea

Shelly Rucker has her make-up done by a volunteer professional make-up artist at the Military Spouses' Appreciation Tea on Joint Base Charleston, May 7. The tea was sponsored by the Airmen and Family Readiness Center to show appreciation for military spouses. The event included giveaways, make-overs, crafts and a special appearance by Terry Serpico, who plays Col. Frank Sherwood on the television series "Army Wives."

June Griggs gets her hair braided before it is cut by a volunteer stylist at the Military Spouses' Appreciation Tea, on Joint Base Charleston, May 7. Ms. Griggs has been growing her hair without having it cut for 30 years. She decided to donate her hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths in honor of her daughter who passed away from Lukemia. Pantene Beautiful Lengths makes wigs for cancer patients. Ms. Griggs has been volunteering on Joint Base Charleston for 45 years.

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

Linda Lankosz listens as Terry Serpico tells a story about his father to a captive audience at the Military Spouses' Appreciation Tea on Joint Base Charleston, May 7. Mr. Serpico plays the character Col. Frank Sherwood on the television series "Army Wives." He volunteered to talk and take pictures with the military spouses during the event. The Tea was sponsored by the Airmen and Family Readiness Center to show appreciation for the military spouses. Some of the activities included gift giveaways, crafts, and make-overs given by professional salon volunteers. Mrs. Lankosz is a community readiness consultant at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center.

Summerville High School NJROTC earns most outstanding unit in area Story and photo by Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Summerville High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps was recognized as the most outstanding NJROTC unit in Area Six of North and South Carolina for 2011 by the U.S. Navy League and the NJROTC Area Six manager during a ceremony at Summerville High School, May 3. Summerville High School's NJROTC unit stood out among 67 other schools in both states during the course of the evaluation season which ran from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. The unit excelled in academics, citizenship and team competitions. The Summerville NJROTC unit is also ranked among the top 11 units nationwide. "Winning the most outstanding unit trophy is a real honor for these kids," said retired Master Chief Garner Lamarche, a Summerville High School NJROTC instructor. "They have been chosen by the U.S. Navy League and the Area Six manager as the area's best. This honor takes into account everything the unit has done over the entire season; the students' involvement in school and community, attendance, grades and NJROTC team competitions which are marksmanship meets, drill meets and orienteering meets." According to retired Navy Commander Griffith Jones, NJROTC Area Six manager, the area managers select the most outstanding unit in their region for the year by collecting reports from each unit on academic, professional development, citizenship and unit participation. From this information, each area manager determines the unit to nominate for the most outstanding unit award for their area. "For a unit to be named the most outstanding unit means they had a spectacular year," said Mr. Jones. "The thing that makes Summerville's NJROTC unit standout is how most of their kids participate. It's not just that there are 220 cadets, but the fact that a vast majority of the cadets are actively involved in some aspect of the unit. It is uncommon for large groups of cadets to have such a high percentage of participation." "The experience of being in NJROTC this year has taught me self-confidence and discipline," said Cadet Seaman Brienna Frederiksen. "The unit has allowed me the chance to learn from my mistakes and has shown me how to follow instructions from the chain of command." According to Machinist's Mate Chief Brian Knapp, Cadet Frederiksen's stepfather and a Nuclear Power Training Unit instructor at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, the NJROTC program teaches high school students a sense of duty and challenges the cadets to overcome difficult situations. MMC Knapp's stepdaughter is already learning many of the things he has learned in his military career and is becoming prepared for life beyond high school. "In all my years in the Navy I've learned about duty, discipline and self sacrifice," MMC Knapp said. "It is to the cadet's advantage to learn these life qualities while they are still in high school. One day, these kids could serve in the military and they will be successful since they developed an understanding prior to boot camp on how to put their

(Left to right) Summerville High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Cadet Petty Officer 1st Class Molly Callahan, Cadet Chief Petty Officer Daniel Belken and Cadet Executive Officer Danielle Shaffer, accept the trophy for being the most outstanding NJROTC unit for Area Six, April 29. The award was presented by the U.S. Navy League and is given to the unit that has excelled in citizenship, academics and team competitions during the course of the year. The Summerville High School NJROTC is also ranked as one of the top 11 NJROTC units nationwide.

country and others first." "It is an amazing feeling to know our hard work has paid off in being the most outstanding unit in the area," said Cadet Chief Petty Officer Amanda Franks, a Summerville High School junior. "Team work is everything and we take pride in the fact that we came together as a unit and now we are being recognized with the trophy for being the best. This is pretty special to us." With a staggering 7,403 hours of community service completed by the unit, the Summerville High School cadets live by the phrases "leadership is service" and "citizenship is involvement." "The Summerville cadets are very involved with their town," said Mr. Jones. "If there is a ceremony or an opportunity to volunteer, their unit is there supporting those events. These kids volunteered for everything from food kitchens to trash pickups and performed in numerous patriotic ceremonies. This is what really made their unit standout and is why their community and school are so proud of them."

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7,995 7,995

2005 Mazda RX-8 Sport AT Navigation, moonroof $ 06 06Honda HondaAccord AccordEX-L EX-L

11,995 11,995 12,995 11,995 Loaded, Leather, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean Leather,moonroof, moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean V8, V8,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean $$ $$ $ $$ $ 9,995 9,995 9,995 10,995 9,995 10,995 10,995 10,995 10,995 10,995

12,995 Loaded, Loaded,leather, leather,moonroof moonroof $$ 10,995 10,995

V6, V6,auto, auto,like likenew new

2010 Toyota Corolla LE 07 Toyota Avalon 2005 Toyota Tundra SR5 2006 Ford F-150 Extended Cab 04 3.2TL 05 Dodge SLT 05 05 Sienna Acura 3.2TL DodgeRam Ram1500 1500Leather, SLT 04Acura 05owner 05Lincoln Lincoln TownCar CarSignature SignatureLtd Ltd 05Toyota Toyota Sienna LE 04 04Chevy Chevy Silverado2500 2500HD HDLS LS Cab, Loaded, Auto, air, power pkg, one loaded, low Silverado miles V8, Lariat, Crew New TiresLE V8, Town Leather, Loaded Moonroof, Loaded, Moonroof,lthr, lthr,like likenew, new,garage garagekept kept Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,11owner owner Auto, xtra clean Auto, Auto, xtra clean Auto,xtra xtraclean, clean,one oneowner owner $ $ $ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$

Leather, xtra Leather,power powerpackage, package, xtraclean clean $

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,must mustsee see $

14,995 12,995 14,995 11,995 12,995 11,995 12,995 12,99515,995 12,995 12,995 12,995 12,995 16,995

$ 14,995 11,995 11,995

16,995 12,995 12,995

06 06VW VWBeetle BeetleConvertible Convertible Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean 2008 $$ Mazda MX5 6 Speed, Leather, Extra Clean $

08 07 06 10 FordEscape Escape 08Ford 07 06 07Pontiac 06Nissan 10Nissan PontiacTorrent Torrent NissanAltima Altima2.5S 2.5S NissanVersa Versa 07MINI MINICooper Cooper 06VW VWPassat Passat Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,like likenew new Leather, Auto, Auto, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,low lowmiles miles Auto,only only6k6kmiles miles Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,xtra xtraclean clean Only Only28k 28kmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean 2008 Honda Accord 2009 Nissan Exterra$$ 2008 Saturn 2008 Mazda Tribute $$VUE XR $$ 2007 Ford Ranger FX4 $$ $$ $$2.4 EX Auto, loaded Ext. Cab, 4x4, V6, 30K Miles Auto, loaded V6, Auto, 30K Miles V6, auto, loaded, like new $ $ $ $ $

13,995 13,995 16,995

13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 13,995 17,995 17,995 17,995 18,995

06 06Mercedes MercedesC230 C230

10 10Nissan NissanCube Cube

Moonroof, Moonroof,loaded loaded

08 08Suzuki SuzukiGrand GrandVitara Vitara

Auto, Auto,like likenew, new,save savebig! big!

14,995 14,995

2008 Ford Explorer XLT 3rd seat, 1 owner $

09 MercuryMilan Milan 09Mercury

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner

14,995 14,995

18,995

15,995 15,995

2010 Ford Fusion SEL V6, leather, sunroof $

16,995 16,995

2010 Ford Escape XLT V6, auto, loaded $

18,995

10 ToyotaCamry CamryLELE 10Toyota

10 10Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS Leather, Leather,full fullpower power

Crew CrewCab CabZ85 Z85

17,995 17,995

2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Loaded, 21k miles $

17,995 17,995

2010 Honda Accord Only 3k miles, auto, like new $

21,995

07 07Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab XLT XLTpkg, pkg,V8, V8,auto auto

V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded loaded

19,995 19,995

07 07Nissan NissanQuest Quest

Loaded, Loaded,must mustsee, see,priced pricedtotosell sell

19,995 19,995

07 07Ford FordEdge EdgeSE SE

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,low lowmiles miles

18,995 18,995

2010 Nissan Frontier V6, auto, loaded, extra clean $

23,995

10 10Ford FordMustang MustangConvertible Convertible

20,995 20,995

19,995 19,995

18,995

07 07Jeep JeepWrangler WranglerXX

06 PontiacSolstice Solstice 06Pontiac Only Only21k 21kmiles, miles,loaded, loaded,11owner owner

16,995 16,995

2008 GMC Sierra SLE Ext. Cab, V8, auto, loaded $

20,995

10 10Dodge DodgeGrand GrandCaravan CaravanSXT SXT Captain Captainseats, seats,dual dualpower powerdoors, doors,loaded loaded

18,995 18,995

23,995

4x4, 4x4,only only34k 34kmiles, miles,like likenew new

Auto, Auto,Extra ExtraClean, Clean,11Owner Owner

2009 Ford E-350 Super Duty Van 15 Passenger, Loaded! $

Auto, Auto,air, air,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab, V8 $

06 06Dodge DodgeRam Ram2500 2500Crew CrewCab Cab

15,995 15,995

20,995

19,995

18,995 18,995

6spd, 6spd,loaded, loaded,one oneowner owner

2008 Nissan Pathfinder Auto, 3rd seat, xtra clean $

2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara V6, 4x4, Extra clean $

Power Powerside sidedoors, doors,loaded loaded

22,995

07 07VW VWTouareg Touareg

16,995 16,995

2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 XE Auto, moonroof, loaded $

21,995

10 10Ford FordEscape EscapeXLT XLT

19,995

08 08GMC GMCCanyon CanyonSLT SLT

Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,priced pricedtotosell sell

Auto, Auto,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean

16,995 16,995

2009 Mini Cooper S Moonroof, Lthr, 1 Owner, 20K Miles $

19,995

08 08Honda HondaCRV CRV

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

15,995 15,995

18,995

07 07Mazda MazdaRX8 RX8Coupe Coupe

Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,28k 28kmiles miles

2010 Ford F-150 XL Auto, only 2k miles, extra clean $

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Loaded, 19k miles, extra clean $

13,995 13,995 18,995

07 ToyotaCamry Camry 07Toyota

14,995 14,995

05 05Ford FordMustang MustangRoush Roush

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean

14,995 14,995

18,995

08 08Mazda MazdaCX-7 CX-7

V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded, loaded,better betterthan thannew new

15,995 15,995

10 ToyotaTacoma Tacoma 10Toyota Auto, Auto,air, air,only only10k 10kmiles, miles,like likenew new

V6, Convertible, extra clean $

08 08Chrysler ChryslerSebring SebringConv. Conv.Ltd Ltd

Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,sunroof, sunroof,xtra xtraclean clean

06 CadillacCTS CTS 06Cadillac Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,must mustsee see

14,995 14,995 2010 Chrysler Sebring Touring

2007 Ford Edge SE Loaded, xtra clean, low miles $

18,995

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,SAVE SAVEBIG BIG

05 05Suzuki SuzukiVerona Verona Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,low lowmiles miles

2007 Kia Sedona Auto, all power, extra clean $

2010 Nissan Cube 2007 Ford F-150 XL 06 Marquis MercuryGrand Grand Marquis LS 06Mercury 06 Vitara 06Suzuki SuzukiGrand GrandV6, Vitara Sport powerLS package Auto, Auto, 27kSport miles

2010 Nissan Frontier Auto, King Cab, Loaded, 9K Miles $

8,995

2005 Dodge Ram Crew Cab V8, auto, price to sell $

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner

06 NissanMurano Murano 06Nissan Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,like likenew new

6,995 6,995

4,995 4,995

Lthr, Lthr,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,just justserviced serviced

18,995

2006 Dodge Durango SLT Moonroof, Leather, DVD $

2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 XE 2008 Ford Focus S 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 5 speed, loaded, low miles Loaded, extra clean, price to sell Auto, navigation, moonroof Auto, one owner, gas saver! Moonroof, 4x4, extra clean $ $ $ $ $ 04 DodgeDurango DurangoSLT SLT 04Dodge 05 03 02 05Jeep JeepGrand GrandCherokee CherokeeLtd Ltd 03Ford FordExcursion ExcursionLimited Limited 02Acura AcuraMDX MDX 05 05 05Chrysler ChryslerCrossfire CrossfireLtd Ltd 05Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab

Auto, Auto,air, air,power powerpkg, pkg,one oneowner owner

V8, V8,auto, auto,11owner owner

Auto, Auto,very verylow lowmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean

7,995

00 00Ford FordF150 F150Ext ExtCab Cab

00 00Saturn SaturnSL1 SL1

Auto, Auto,air, air,xtra xtraclean clean

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,must mustsee see

2003 Ford F-150 XLT Ext. cab, V8, hard bed cover $

6,995

5,995

3,995

97 97Cadillac CadillacDeVille DeVille $$

2001 Volvo V40 Auto, moonroof, extra clean $

2002 Ford Ranger Just been serviced $

1998 Toyota Sienna LE Loaded, looks and runs great $

MSRP MSRP$34,000. $34,000.Includes Includes$4500 $4500Rebate Rebate$1,000 $1,000FMC FMCdealer, dealer, $500 $500military militaryrebate, rebate,$2000 $2000cash/trade, cash/trade,$1,000 $1,000trade tradeasst. asst.

09 09Nissan NissanTitan TitanCrew CrewCab Cab

08 08Ford FordExplorer ExplorerXLT XLT 3rd 3rdseat, seat,11owner owner

18,995 18,995

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4X4, Loaded, 1 owner, xtra clean $

23,995

09 09Honda HondaAccord AccordEX EX

Auto, Auto,V8, V8,only only12K 12Kmiles miles

20,995 20,995

Loaded, Loaded,11owner owner

20,995 20,995

2008 Toyota Highlander Ltd. 2010 Ford Edge Limited 2009 Nissan Murano 2007 Lincoln Navigator L 2010 Ford Mustang GT 2007 Ford F-350 One owner, loaded V6, Leather, CD/MP3 Nav., moonroof, leather Navigation, DVD, new tires Auto, leather, convertible Dually, Camper shell, Loaded $ $ $ Cherokee $ LTLT $08GMC 10 10 08 10Jeep JeepGrand Grand Cherokee 10Chevy ChevyCamaro Camaro 08Wrangler WranglerUnlimited UnlimitedSahara Sahara GMCSierra Sierra1500 1500Crew CrewCab Cab 08 Pathfinder 10 09 08Nissan Nissan Pathfinder 10Nissan NissanMaxima Maxima3.5 3.5 09Ford FordF150 F150Super SuperCab Cab $ 08

24,995 21,995 21,995

Auto, Auto,3rd 3rdseat, seat,xtra xtraclean clean

26,995 25,995 Auto, 26,995 27,995 Moonroof, XLT, Moonroof,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean XLT,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean 4x4, Auto,xtra xtraclean clean 4x4,Auto, Auto,hardtop, hardtop,must mustsee see $$ $$ $$ $$ 21,995 22,995 24,995 22,995 22,995 21,995 22,995 24,995 22,995 22,995

4x4, 4x4,loaded, loaded,priced pricedtotogo! go!

2010 Lincoln 08 Pilot EX-L 08Honda Honda Pilot EX-L MKT

10 MKZ 2009 10Lincoln Lincoln MKZAcura TL

07 LTLT Honda Odessey 11 Camaro 07 Ram 2500 10 MKS Camaro 2011 Ford Edge Sport 2010 EXL 2006 Harley Davidson 07Chevy ChevyAvalanche Avalanche 11Chevy Chevy CamaroLT LT Ford F-250 07Dodge Dodge Ram 2500Laramie Laramie 2010 Chevy 10Lincoln Lincoln MKSSS 08 LR3 08Land LandRover Rover LR3 Mega 19k Dual loaded, only MegaCab, Cab,only only4x4 19kmi, mi,11owner owner Dualmoonroof, moonroof, loaded, only16k 16kmimi Only 9k miles, loaded Powerstoke Diesel $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Loaded, lthr, Loaded,moonroof, moonroof, lthr,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean Newtires, tires,loaded, loaded,priced pricedtonavigation, tosteal! steal! factory warranty, like Leather, only Loaded, factory warranty, likenew new Leather,only only14k 14kmiles miles Sunroof, only400 400miles miles Glass roof, navigation, loaded Loaded, Auto, Nav., Loaded, Only 20K New Miles Auto, loaded DVD, Loaded, OnlySunroof, 7k miles

$ 24,995 24,995 29,995

OP OPEN EN24 24/7/7 36 3655DA DAYS YS!!

www.mysummervilleford.com www.mysummervilleford.com

28,995 $$ 24,995 24,995

4X4, 4X4,Loaded, Loaded,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean

$ 25,995 26,995 27,995 25,995 26,99531,995 26,995 34,995 27,995 25,995 30,995 25,995 31,99526,995

UMMERVILLE SSUMMERVILL E

FORD • MERCURY FORD•MERCURY FORD•MERCURY FORD•MERCURY Your Lowcountry Headquarters Your Truck Your Lowcountry Lowcountry Truck Truck Headquarters Headquarters

$ $ 843-873-3550 843-873-3550 843-873-3550 9700 9700 DORCHESTER RD. NEXT TO WALMART 9700 DORCHESTER DORCHESTER RD. RD. ••• NEXT NEXT TO TO WALMART WALMART Sales: M-F 8:30AM 8PM Sat 8:30AM 7PM Sales: Sales: M-F M-F 8:30AM 8:30AM --- 8PM 8PM ••• Sat Sat 8:30AM 8:30AM --- 7PM 7PM Service: M-F 7AM 6PM Sat 8AM 3PM Service: Service: M-F M-F 7AM 7AM --- 6PM 6PM ••• Sat Sat 8AM 8AM --- 3PM 3PM

29,995 29,995 34,995

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