The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) - May 18 - 31, 2018

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Patriot Vol. 9, No. 10

Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’

May 18, 2018

Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 560th RED HORSE Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., conduct construction and civil engineering training at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, S.C., April 4, 2018.

More than 200 reserve and active duty Airmen participated in this year's training in support of the Red Horse mission to provide a dedicated, mobile, flexible, self-sufficient heavy construction engineering force for airfield, base infrastructure and special capabilities to support worldwide contingency operations.

560 RED HORSE learns, builds foundations for future operations Story and photos by Senior Airman Steven Ortiz 4th Combat Camera Squadron

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – On an early morning on April 4, with forklifts, bulldozers, backhoes, generators, trucks and CONEX boxes in tow, the convoy made its way to an open field at McCrady Training Center. Upon arrival, the buses full of 560th RED HORSE Squadron Airmen quickly unloaded all their heavy equipment and got to work. They surveyed the land, enabled generators, deployed water and latrine stations, erected shelters and a communications center. Over 200 U.S. Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 560th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers worked at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, S.C., April 4 and 5, 2018.

“We’re tasked with heavy operations downrange,” said Senior Airman Schyler Carbone, an engineering assistant.

“We deploy with all the heavy equipment to move massive amounts of land.” 560 RH is crucial to provide the foundation of structure necessary to run Air Force operations in any location that it requires. They have the ability to reshape the landscape and create an environment suitable for any need.

“We can start from scratch with a remote area and we can build and airfield and infrastructure so we that we can begin airfield operations,” said Maj. Jason Pryor, deputy commander.

Additionally, they can operate independently of any other form of assistance for up to 60 days without any resupply.

“We provide heavy construction and have the ability to rapidly mobilize,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Crump, a structural craftsman. “We can go into a remote location and take a project from start to finish.”

“Our main objective is to get our Airmen out into an environment where they can concentrate on their contingency skills and special capabilities for Red Horse,” said Lt. Col. Horace Jones, commander of the 560 RHS. “[This training] involves staying out in the field environment, being comfortable in field conditions and being able to do what we do best – and that’s build a bare base build tent city.”

Master Sgt. Clifford Thomas says that training in field conditions at McCrady allowed them to foster cooperation and build camaraderie. With over 38 different Air Force Specialty Codes, the logistics of organizing training for each profession can be challenging. The sheer number of 560 RH airmen that gather together at each Unit Training Assembly weekend at Joint Base

Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 560th RED HORSE Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., conduct construction and civil engineering training at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, S.C., April 4, 2018.

Charleston means that they are usually split up by AFSC. In contrast, the training provided an opportunity to allow the airmen from the 560 RH to live, work and learn together.

“It really allows us to come together as one,” said Thomas.

Fourth annual FEA Government Expo educates community members

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Allison Payne Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The fourth annual Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston area hosted the FEA Government Expo May 11, 2018, at Liberty Square, Charleston, S.C. The FEA Government Expo provided various federal and state agencies with a platform to educate the public about the many ways the government serves the community.

“We came to learn and interact with everyone here,” said Jaida Murray, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science student. “We were able to talk to several recruiters and different career specialists to consider future job options.”

It was a new experience for many attending the event.

“My team and I are really enjoying our first time here,” said Staff Sgt. Harry Sayan Diaz, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management member. “We love any chance we get to show our capabilities to the public and to

also teach others what JB Charleston does.”

This year, several state agencies were added to the expo to showcase the services provided by the state. In addition to the added state agencies, approximately 25 federal agencies and military organizations set up displays highlighting their missions, programs and initiatives. Agencies such as military recruiters, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, and more attended the expo.

“I’m here with the rest of the federal and state agencies, basically showcasing our priorities and educating individuals about our area of expertise,” said Carol Lampkin-Harris, JB Charleston drug testing program administrative manager.

“The crowd reaction to the Expo was amazing. Everyone was so intrigued and genuinely seemed happy with it. It’s been a very fulfilling and enlightening experience and I’m already looking forward to the next one.”

The FEA Government Expo is a public outreach opportuni-

ty which attracts hundreds of attendees each year, including many students from local schools.

“I think this was a really cool thing to be a part of,” said Murray. “Especially for the younger kids. They were able to come out and actually learn something to benefit their future.

I personally want to be a police officer when I grow up, so I’m grateful for the opportunities my classmates and I had here.”

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Celebrating the Month of the Military Child See page 3

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Commander’s Call questions answered

Staff Sgt. Harry Sayan Diaz, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management member, teaches attendees about tools used in his career field during the fourth annual Federal Executive Association Government Expo May 11, 2018, at Liberty Square, Charleston, S.C.

Tech. Sgt. Jared Bryant, U.S.Air Force recruiter, talks to kids about the Air Force during the fourth annual Federal Executive Association Government Expo May 11, 2018, at Liberty Square, Charleston, S.C. The FEA Government Expo provided various federal and state agencies with a platform to educate the public about the many ways the government serves the community.

Next Issue of the Patriot: June 1, 2018

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WINNERS FEA honors award winners See page 7

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The Patriot • May 18 - 31, 2018

Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot

The Patriot, the official biweekly paper of Joint Base Charleston is published the first and third Friday of every month by Diggle Publishing Company, (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.

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JB CHS COMMENTARY

841st Transportation Batallion: Moving the force Commentary by Maj. Tauara Hodo 841st Transportation Batallion, U.S. Army

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 841st Transportation Battalion, located in Charleston, S.C., is one of the few Army organizations that operate out of Joint Base Charleston.

Its primary mission is to provide surface deployment, distribution and port clearance solutions in support of warfighter requirements and national objectives. As it stands, each of the 841st TB's 841st TB’s Reception and four strategic ports are aligned with a power pro- Dock, Charleston, S.C. jection platform that could be called upon at any time to execute a geographical combatant command OPLAN. In addition to this tremendous task, 841st TB also has the requirement to ensure the uninterrupted shipment, customs clearance and line haul of cargo through 164 ocean terminals along the coast.

In the last 30 days, the battalion’s ability to plan, coordinate, synchronize

Navy Corrections - A History Commentary by Cmdr. Carl Brobst NAVCONBRIG commanding officer

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Over the last century, the U.S. Navy corrections system has evolved along the same lines of corrections practice and philosophy used by civilian institutions around the nation. By replacing the “Articles for the Government of the Navy (Rocks and Shoals)” with the Uniform Code of Military Justice in 1951, progressive improvements in the treatment of naval offenders resulted in the prohibition of many harsh forms of punishment that were unique to navies world-wide, such as flogging and keel-hauling. One carry-over from the past is “confinement on bread and water or diminished rations for not more than three consecutive days” for military personnel of the command in pay grades E-1 to E-3 and who are attached to or embarked in a vessel.

The Chief of Naval Personnel assumed responsibility for the Navy corrections program in March 1944. Large, centralized programs for “retraining” were the basis of the system for the next 15 years.

In 1959, the Retraining Commands (Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; Portsmouth, NH) were disestablished. By closing the Retraining Commands, the responsibility for the Navy corrections program was transferred to local command level where it was believed programs using education, counseling and assistance in problem-solving would be effective in creating attitude changes in navy prisoners. A 200-year-old tradition ended on April 28, 1969, when the term “brig” was replaced by “correctional center” for the facilities ashore. However, this proved unpopular and the term “brig” was reinstated a decade later.

The Navy’s corrections mission is: 1.) to return as many people to honorable service as possible or, barring that, 2.) return them to civilian life as productive citizens. Along with many other changes in the military specifically and society in general, the Navy corrections program underwent numerous revisions during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.

Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston has an additional mission, when directed by superior authority, to detain enemy combatants in accordance with the Geneva Convention.

In 1979, the Chief of Naval Operations ordered a task force to review Navy corrections.

Subsequently, the adoption of recommendations by the task force re-emphasized discipline within the system and the need to operate brigs within the framework of military missions and needs. In 1981, a second task force expanded the changes to the system and placed responsibility for routine operations and inspections with the fleet and operational commanders throughout the service. In addition to these management decisions, the study implemented mandatory motivational programming and counseling. The changes also ordered separate program tracks for those being returned to duty and for those being discharged after confinement. One of the more significant studies was completed during 1985 and was approved by Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations.

Performed by two nationally recognized criminal justice consulting firms, in cooperation with representatives from all major Navy commands, the Navy Discipline System Study reviewed the entire Navy disciplinary system from apprehension to release recommending a three-tier brig system. The study brought Navy corrections into the spotlight and greatly assisted in gaining the necessary support within the Navy, Department of Defense, and Congress to complete revamping of the Navy corrections system.

A renewed commitment was made to having a viable, effective restoration program as well as equipping those individuals being separated with the skills necessary to become more productive citizens. In 1985, the Corrections and Programs Division of the Bureau of Naval Personnel began implementing the program generated by the Navy Disciplinary System Study. Called the “three tier concept,” the first or lowest tier consists of 10 waterfront brigs confining prisoners with relatively

Partners in health

Commentary by Lt. Col. Christine Smetana 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – One of the polarizing topics in recent years has been whether healthcare is a right or a privilege. Regardless of your stance on this issue, access to quality healthcare can mean the difference between life or death. In the military, every member is provided healthcare. However, it is up to the individual to take full advantage of this benefit. The most effective way to capitalize on this is by being an active participant in your health.

As with most things in life, communication plays a pivotal role in a patient’s interaction with the healthcare system. However, this communication is often unintentionally thwarted by medical terminology. Add medical acronyms to military acronyms and you may be tempted to throw your hands up in defeat. But don’t give up! Doctors don’t intend to use confusing terms, so if you don’t understand something, let them know. The National Patient Safety Foundation’s “Ask Me 3” campaign encourages patients to ask and understand the answers to three basic questions at each healthcare visit: 1. What is my main problem?

2. What do I need to do?

3. Why is it important for me to do this?

Another critical component that strengthens the patient-provider partnership is knowledge. It goes without saying that the provider must be knowledgeable regarding medicine. However, to get the most out of their encounter, the patient also has a responsibility for providing knowledge about themselves. It is vital that you know the names and dosages of the medications you are taking as well as your basic medical conditions. While you may assume that the electronic medical record contains all of this information, often the

short sentences or personnel awaiting trial. The second tier consists of two consolidated brigs responsible for holding prisoners awarded punitive discharges and serving medium length sentences.

The third tier is the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, where prisoners serving lengthy sentences are sent. This move was part of an overall change in the way the Navy incarcerated its offenders. Previously, a brig could house prisoners with sentences ranging from a few days to several years. This system now permits prisoners to be grouped by sentence length for treatment purposes.

Today, the Commander, Navy Personnel Command, Millington, Tenn., is responsible for providing technical assistance in administering the Navy corrections program worldwide, including ships’ brigs and ashore detention and confinement facilities. This mission is accomplished by the Office of Corrections and Programs (PERS-00D) at Navy Personnel Command. The three Naval consolidated brigs are located at Joint Base Charleston, Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, S.C.; Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.; and Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, VA. The staff of NAVCONBRIG Charleston consists of over 180 Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army active duty military and civilian staff.

information is not easily accessible or the system does not connect with civilian pharmacies or medical offices, which makes it difficult to piece together an accurate medical history and medication list. Additionally, you are most knowledgeable about your goals, expectations and what changes you are willing to make. Communicating this information to the provider will assist in the formulation of a plan of care that addresses the goals of both parties, thereby increasing the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Finally, patients need the ability to contact their healthcare team to obtain information about their individual health. Several military-specific resources exist to bridge this gap: 1. TRICARE Online (TOL): www.tricareonline.com The system allows you to book primary care and wellness appointments (and sends email/text reminders of appointments), request medication refills and review your labs/imaging results, among other features.

2. Secure Messaging: https://app.mil.relayhealth.com The main function of this system is to improve communication with your provider team. Instead of calling, leaving a message and waiting for a call back, you can type a message to your provider team. Your team will then type a message in reply and the system will notify you, via email, that you have a message waiting on the system. This allows you to view the message at your convenience and prevents long games of telephone tag. The system also has a patient education module that allows you to view and print out handouts on many common medical conditions.

3. MyIMR: https://imr.afms.mil/imr/myIMR.aspx This system provides you an overview of your Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) status. It is also the site from which you complete your annual Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) questionnaire.

Gone are the days when the doctor dictates care and the patient robotically complies. Both you and your provider play vital roles in your health. Partner with your provider to optimize your health!

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and execute port operation on a large scale was put to the test along with the operational readiness of our ports. Operating simultaneously out of the Ports of Jacksonville, Fla., Savannah, Ga., Wilmington, N.C., Charleston, S.C., and Philadelphia, Pa., the 841st TB executed the movement of a division’s worth of combat power off of the Eastern seaboard via sealift. Over 7,300 pieces of cargo transitioned through the 841st ports, utilizing over 1,000 commercial rail cars and over 600 commercial trucks U.S. Army Courtesy Photo Staging Operation at TC time-phased from locations as far west as California and as far east as New York.

Although it has been over a decade since the Army, in a matter of days, has projected this large of a force and quantity of combat power off of the East coast, our ability to do so has not faded. With our reserve service members and mission partners by our side, the 841st Transportation Battalion ensured that the military remains an agile force ready to fight our nation’s wars at a moment’s notice.

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Members are encouraged to invite their friends to attend whether they are NARFE members or not. All active and retired federal employees, spouses, surviving spouses and their guests are welcome. Please bring a side dish to share. The main course and dessert will be provided. Gift bags commemorating our 50th Anniversary will also be available. Find out about your benefits!

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JB CHS NEWS

Team Charleston families celebrate Month of the Military Child at STEAM event

Parents and students play together during a "reveal" celebration as part of the Month of the Military Child at Lambs Elementary School, Charleston, S.C., April 13, 2018. Military children and parents were invited to play together with a recently donated Rigemajig, a large-scale building kit used for hands-on free play and Science, Technology, Engineer, Arts and Math (STEAM) learning. Longtime national partners KaBOOM! and The CarMax Foundation are working together to bring new play opportunities to communities in which military families live and work.

Master Sgt. Lavanna Corbin, 628th Force Support Squadron force management section chief, plays with her daughter Brianna Corbin during a "reveal" celebration as part of the Month of the Military Child at Lambs Elementary School, Charleston, S.C., April 13, 2018.

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Col. Craig Lambert, 628th Medical Group commander, plays with his daughter Anna, left, during a "reveal" celebration as part of the Month of the Military Child at Lambs Elementary School, Charleston, S.C., April 13, 2018.

Navy Medical Inspector General to visit Naval Health Clinic Charleston

From Naval Health Clinic Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Joint Commission and the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Medical Inspector General will conduct a joint accreditation survey of Naval Health Clinic Charleston May 21-23, 2018.

The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate Naval Health Clinic Charleston’s compliance with nationally established Joint Commission and United States Navy standards. The survey results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which, accreditation should be awarded to NHCC. Joint Commission standards deal with organizational quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters may request a public information interview with the Joint Commission's field representatives or the BUMED IG at the time of the survey. Information presented at the interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process.

Patients and staff members may contact a Joint Commission surveyor during the Joint Commission Survey and request a public information interview via https://www.jointcommission.org/ report_a_complaint.aspx, or in person on the 2nd deck in room 2253 (HR Conference Room).

Concerns may also be brought to the attention of the Medical Inspector General by calling the MEDINSGEN Hotline at 800-637-6175, DSN: 295-9019 or via email at: NavyMEDIGHotline@mail.mil.

Naval Health Clinic Charleston is located in the 188,000 square foot John G. Feder Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Goose Creek, S.C. NHCC provides a wide range of services, including a National Committee for Quality Assurance certified Medical Home Port program for Family Practice, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine patients; dermatology; ophthalmology; ambulatory non-interventional cardiology; physical therapy; optometry; and a wide variety of wellness programs for about 17,000 service members, family members and veterans, annually. For more information visit www.med.navy.mil/sites/chas.

Cooking up some summertime fire prevention safety tips

By Patrick Galvin 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – When the time comes to haul out the gas grill, camping equipment and lawn mower, give some thought to this cooking safety advice from the Joint Base Charleston Fire Emergency Services. It could keep you a lot safer this summer: “Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries,” says Gregory Russell, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services assistant chief. “We offer these eight safety items to keep you and your family safe over the summer months and all year long.”

• Do a top to bottom inspection of your grill. Look for any signs of rust, because the metal pieces have a tendency to rust

when they’ve been exposed to the elements. If your grill has been covered, then check for bugs and pests that may have snuck in during the winter.

• It’s also important to check the fuel line on gas grills.

After giving it a visual check for any cracks, try the soapy water test. Brush soapy water on the line and along the connections. If you see bubbles while the gas is running, tighten your connections or replace the line.

• Keep grills away from structures and overhanging branches. Soak the coals with water before you discard them and leave the grill away from the house until completely cool • Wear short sleeves or roll them up so they don’t catch on fire, loose clothing items can easily be ignited. Move things that can burn away from the stove. This includes dishtowels, bags, boxes, paper and curtains.

• Create a safe zone around your cooking area. Make sure children and pets stay at least three feet away from a hot stove or grill. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so no one can bump them or pull them over.

• Keep an eye on what you fry. Most cooking fires start when someone is frying food. Never leave a stove or grill unattended, no matter what.

• Watch what you are cooking. Fires start when the heat is too high. If you see any smoke or the grease starts to boil, turn the burner off.

• Make sure you are awake and alert whenever you are cooking. Alcohol and some drugs can make you sleepy and lead to unsafe actions.

For additional fire safety information, contact the Joint Base Charleston Fire Prevention Office at 843-963-3121/794-7808.

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628th Air Base Wing March 2018 Commander’s Call Q&A

From 628th Air Base Wing

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Q: Any update on having more areas to conduct the running portion for PT test other than the red track?

A: The 628th ABW is working with the 437th AW to see if we can safely conduct the running portion of the test at another location besides the running track. The safety of those testing is paramount. We must ensure testers are not in harm's way when it comes to vehicle traffic and remain visible to those monitoring the testing in case a medical emergency occurs.

Q: Are there plans to resurface the red track in the near future?

A: The Air Base PT track was constructed in 2009 with the running surface having a 10+ year service life. The PT track length was officially certified in October 2016, and Ground Safety also conducted an inspection of the PT track during October 2016 and found no deficiencies with the current physical state of the track. We will continue to monitor the running surface; resurfacing will be proactively programmed for the next few years as the track surface nears the end of its programmed service life.

Q: Can Wing Staff Agencies with ideas for innovation in their unit be considered for the Innovation Fund?

A: Yes, the Wing Staff Agency has its own innovation funds available. Fire away with ideas!

Q: Why are we getting a low percentage of seats at Palmetto Scholar?

A: As a South Carolina State Charter School located on a Federal Installation, Palmetto Scholars Academy has agreed to set-aside 20 percent of their scholastic allocations for the dependents of Active Duty military beginning with the 6th grade before they hold their annual lottery. This amounts to 15 available ‘allocations’ per academic grade, per year. The agreement is only 20 percent because the school must also serve the local community, priority children, children of staff and other requirements based on the laws prescribed in the SC State Charter School Act. As of the 2017-2018 school year, military dependent allocations was approximately 14 percent, however, we have worked with leadership of PSA to outline new procedures that ensure the 20 percent target is met. Based upon the initial lottery results, we anticipate those numbers to increase for the 2018-2019 school year and future years until we meet the minimum goal of 20 percent. PSA has also agreed to hold the military allocations until the summer since many military assignments do not know they will be coming to Charleston until after the PSA lottery. Installation leadership is heavily engaged with this issue and will continue to work with PSA to advocate student allocations that exceed the 20 percent requirement for years to come.

Q: Are there any plans to help expand access to better schools for parents of school age children living on base?

A: Children of Service Members who reside on the air base are serviced by Charleston County Schools. Families have a “one time” election to attend Lambs Elementary or Hunley Park Elementary (K-5). Middle school students (6-8) are assigned to Zucker Middle School, a science magnet school.

Stall High School (9-12) is a state of the art facility that is demonstrating strong improvement under new leadership. Be aware – information found on Internet sites such as Great Schools.org do not accurately reflect the most current data for a school. Parents should study data found on the South Carolina Department of Education Website, and discuss data/options with the JB Charleston School Liaison Officer.

South Carolina is expected to have school ratings added to school report cards for the 2018- 2019 school year.

That said, Charleston County’s Resolution to Accommodate Military Families significantly expands access to Choice School Options for military families. It provides: • Extended magnet school application periods for military families arriving outside the normal application deadlines.

• The Choice Application for Military Families provides inbound families a choice of up to three schools they would like to attend. Transportation to a choice school varies, depending on the individual school.

• Applications are submitted directly to the Charleston

County School District office as noted on the application. A copy of your orders will be required as well.

All Active Duty military families attached to the JB Charleston Weapon Station and living on the installation are serviced by Berkeley County Schools. Marrington Elementary School serves grades Kindergarten to 5th grade.

There is a full day 4 year old program for families that meet the household income criteria. Marrington Middle School of the Arts is an arts infused magnet school for grades 6-8. The school has been awarded the National Blue Ribbon Award and a Palmetto’s Finest designation. Goose Creek High School and the Berkeley Center for the Arts provide comprehensive 9-12 curriculum.

All Active Duty military families that are residents of Berkeley County may enroll their school age children in the Marrington Schools. Be aware that transportation is ONLY provided for on-base residents living 1.25 miles, or greater, from the school.

I encourage you to reach out to discuss these, or any other concerns you may have regarding the local schools with our School Liaison Officer on base at 843-963-4406.

Q: Recently, we had a retiree driving a cab try to come through the gate, but his cab company isn't allowed on base. What would be the protocol if that happens?

A: Cab companies can submit a request to the Visitor Control Center to have their cab drivers vetted and be issued a Defense Biometrics Identification (DBID) card for access to pick-up and drop-off personnel on JB CHS, providing they pass the vetting process. A letter pertaining to all information on what is required can be obtained at the Visitor Control Center. Individual cab drivers can also follow the same guidelines. Cab drivers that are denied base access can use the appeal process which will be provided by the Visitor Control Center staff.

Q: When will the LEOSA Concealed Carry for the Base be implemented?

A: The draft instruction for LEOSA carry has been drafted and is in coordination. I would roughly target fall timeframe for implementation.

Q: One of the benefits touted for the new Real ID is that individuals will have access to the military installations.

What would be the process for that?

A: The Real ID doesn't allow access to military installations. What it does is allow individuals with Real ID-compliant ID cards to utilize those credentials for vetting purposes, while non-compliant state IDs cannot be utilized as a form of identification Q: How likely is it that Hill Boulevard be expanded into two lanes each way from Arthur to the light at O’Neal?

What is the timeframe?

A: It is unlikely that Hill Blvd will be expanded in the near term. Based on our analysis of traffic patterns, an expanded Hill Blvd would not add much value as Dorchester Road and the Hill-Dorchester intersection are the real limiting factors causing traffic delays on Hill Blvd.

Q: When will the upgrade to the male showers at the fitness centers be completed?

A: The upgrade to the male showers at the fitness center is expected to be complete by mid-May. Q: With poor lighting throughout base housing and numerous lights out, who is responsible to have them fixed? Hunt informed us that they are waiting for CES to get money. Is that true?

A: 628 CES is responsible for providing power to street pole lights, while Hunt is responsible for maintaining the lights in good working order. There have been some challenges maintaining the street lights in Hunley Park recently, but Hunt continues to replace burned- out lights as they're reported, and CES continues to help Hunt troubleshoot the underlying root cause.

Q: The lighting on base at night is very low, especially around the gates. Is there any way we can get more permanent lighting?

A: CES and SFS conduct periodic reviews and upgrades of the lighting at all gates on the joint base to ensure the safety of base personnel and gate guards. We're currently in the

midst of a lighting upgrade at the Weapons Station's Gate 4 (Remount Road entrance to the South Annex) whereby all lighting at the guard shacks will be replaced with more luminescent and sustainable LED lighting.

Q: Due to the expansion and additional personal assigned to NPTU, will consideration ever be giving to expanding Red Bank Road to alleviate congestion during peak hours?

A: Red Bank Road is a state road, so it would need to be expanded by the State of SC. The community is very concerned about traffic issues and is working to improve traffic as funding allows. It is likely Red Bank Road will be expanded at some point, but that would be based on how the state traffic studies prioritize it within their overall traffic management plans. JB Charleston leadership will continue to advocate for an expansion of Red Bank Road through the SC Department of Transportation.

Q: Is there any idea of when a new Fire Station on the flightline will be built?

A: In FY17, Congress appropriated $17M to construct a new Fire Crash/Rescue Station on the flightline. CES is currently working with the AF Civil Engineer Center to finalize the request for contractors' proposals to design and construct the new station. We expect to award the contract by 30 Sep 18, at which time a construction schedule will be determined.

Q: Is there any talk about upgrading/fixing the perpetual comm. issues on base?

A: The Air Force is updating Internet Technology Services at an enterprise level. The project is called "Cloud Hosted Enterprise Services." The first part of this upgrade is to migrate e-mail to cloud based service. Joint Base Charleston is currently scheduled to migrate e-mail to this new platform in June 2018. This e-mail migration will increase the storage size of each users account and will allow for members to keep their e-mails throughout their career. The next phase of this upgrade will include personal drives for each user. More information will follow as the plans get finalized. In the meantime, if you are experiencing issues please remember to create a trouble-ticket using the "Helpdesk" icon on your work computer's desktop.

Q: What are the plans for the base theater? Will it be used to show movies again?

A: After the base theater closed as an AAFES theater, the Charleston Club on the Air Base was used to show movies, which we’ve found has worked well for our audiences. While the base theater remains equipped to show movies, there are no plans to move away from the Club at this time.

Q: Is there a solution in place for the CDC waitlist for mil to mil or single parents?

A: We continue to try to look for solutions to ease the waitlist for our Priority 1 parents at both Joint Base Charleston Child Development Centers. We are exploring various options to increase capacity at our centers, to include reconfiguring classrooms to accommodate infants/pre-toddlers, conduct offinstallation recruiting drives for providers, as well as submit for a construction project to increase the size of the centers.

Q: Any plans to have an outside weight training area?

A: Yes there is. We are nearing completion on an outdoor weight training equipment area to be located in the batting cage behind the softball fields (behind the Air Base fitness center). We are waiting on some final equipment to arrive and to fix a few areas in the batting cage to ensure it is a safe environment. We hope to open this area sometime this summer.

Q: What is AFPC doing to accelerate the hiring of civilians?

A: I hear you loud and clear, share in your frustration, and recognize the mission impact of having positions vacant for extended periods of time. Maj. Gen. Brian Kelly, the AFPC team, and our local Personnel Office are all taking actions to mitigate the bottleneck and aggressively address the hiring process, but the repair will take time and resources. For example, we provide a list of our top five positions to AFPC each week for them to work through the current step of the hiring process. The weekly list changes based on the actions AFPC is able to take during each step of the process. We have seen great success with this process.

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Team Charleston trains during Fall Prevention Week Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Helena Owens Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – For the fifth year in a row, Joint Base Charleston is partnering with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to highlight fall prevention strategies with the goal of reducing the number of fall-related mishaps.

Fall Prevention Focus Week is a time period each May that Joint Base Charleston's Wing Safety Office uses to focus on reducing slips, trips and falls.

“Even the most careful workers are susceptible to accidents,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua O’Hara, 628th Air Base Wing safety office NCO in charge of safety and mishaps. “The Air Force experiences hundreds of fall mishaps annually that result in thousands of lost man-hours.”

Supervisors will take some time during May to hold an informal meeting with their units. This can be as simple as open discussions, organized meetings, fall safety demonstrations and personal protection equipment checklist reviews.

“Fall protection is designed to prevent people from

falling off of aircraft,” said Master Sgt. John Roberts, 437th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Fuel Systems section chief. “I personally have fallen off an aircraft and was saved by wearing my fall protection.”

The Air Force Safety Center has partnered with OSHA and NIOSH in support of their "National Safety Stand-Down” this year in hopes of reducing mishaps in the work environment.

“The total number of on-duty fall-related injuries in the Air Force totaled 967in 2013,” said O’Hara.

“Since the start of the Fall Prevention Focus Week the Air Force has reduced the total number of fall related injuries by 31 percent, totaling 670 fall related mishaps in 2017.”

There are many variables involved in a fall that are outside of a worker’s control, such as working conditions, the specific job site, and human error.

Wearing the proper PPE helps to prevent and reduce as many accidents as possible.

“A successful fall protection program is vital to the accomplishment of the mission here at Joint Base Charleston,” said O’Hara. “The safety of all personnel working from heights should be a priority in all organizations across the base, because ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for every Airman is essential to mission success.”

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Trident Technical College dental hygienists recite the hygienist’s oath during graduation, May 3, 2018 in Charleston, S.C. Joint Base Charleston sent two Airmen to enhance their Air Force training by becoming officially licensed dental hygienists.See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

Airmen team with local college to brush up on job skills Story and photo by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Two 628th Medical Group Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., graduated from the Trident Technical College dental hygienist program, May 3, 2018.

During the course, Airmen were able to enhance their Air Force training by becoming officially licensed dental hygienists, learning how to administer anesthesia, how to make teeth molds and advanced dental hygiene techniques. This year’s graduating class will be the last Airmen sent to Trident Tech. for the course as the Air Force will open a school for all Air Force dental technicians in Lackland, TX. “The program has been invaluable,” said Master Sgt. Kebony Smith, 628th Aeromedical Squadron dental flight chief.

“They’ve been very supportive and we’ve learned a lot from them.”

After learning new skills in the competitive program for two semesters, Airmen come back to their job more prepared skills willing to help their peers and improve their respective clinics.

“Education is an important part of our military careers,” said Smith. “It helps us become better leaders and strengthens our dental clinic while also strengthening our community relations.”

Coming into the Air Force, Airmen are

trained to work alongside dentists and dental assistants to help provide patient care in every procedure. The Air Force students who have attended this class were able to expand that skillset and also use their prior experience to assist others attending the program.

“I really enjoyed having the Air Force students,” said Kathy Dickson, Trident Tech.

Dental Services department head. “They come wanting to learn and with a purpose. They’re here because they really want to be here."

With future trainings being run by the Air Force, the next wave of students will receive the same training, but in an Air Force-based learning environment.

“These students are away from Air Force culture for two years during these classes,” said Smith. “Now with the new school opportunity there will be more Air Force oversight to keep them in their military lifestyle.”

The program has provided a mutually beneficial relationship with Joint Base Charleston and Trident Tech., with JB Charleston sending students to take the course and the college sending senior students to learn more about their job at the dental clinic on base.

“We’re very lucky to have had this relationship with Trident and this training opportunity that’s been very fruitful,” said Col. Craig Lambert, 628th Medical Group Commander. “They come out with a skillset that’s highly prized in both the military and civilian sector. It allows us to have even more capabilities at the dental clinic.”

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U.S. Army Maj. Tauara Hodo, left, 841st Transportation Battalion executive officer, briefs Rick Trimble, right, military legislative assistant to Senator Tim Scott, on the role of the 841st Trans Btn. during a tour of Joint Base Charleston May 2, 2018. Trimble visited a variety of units across the base to become more familiar with the missions and responsibilities of Joint Base Charleston.

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437 APS – A Technical Sergeant was involuntarily discharged for Misconduct: Minor Disciplinary Infractions after receiving an Article 15 for failure to go to the appointed place of duty, disrespecting a superior commissioned officer, and failure to obey a lawful order. The member had also received two letters of reprimand and a letter of counseling for similar offenses. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

628 FSS – An Airman First Class was involuntarily discharged for Failure to Meet Minimum Fitness Standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in non-exempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization.

628 FSS – An Airman Basic was involuntarily discharged for Misconduct: Drug Abuse after receiving Non-Judicial Punishment for using marijuana. The member completed an additional urinalysis, which was positive for marijuana again, resulting in the member’s Non-Judicial Punishment being vacated. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

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consisted of reduction to Airman First Class suspended, forfeiture of $544 a month for two months, and a reprimand.

16 AS - A Senior Airman received non-judicial punishment for one violation of Article 92, Dereliction of duty.

Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman First Class, and a reprimand.

628 FSS – An Airman First Class received non-judicial punishment for violations of Article 112, Wrongful use of marijuana, and a violation of Article 83, Fraudulent enlistment. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman Basic with reduction under Airman suspended, 14 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

437 OSS - A Senior Airman received non-judicial punishment for one violation of Article 134, Negligent Discharge of a Firearm. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman First Class suspended, forfeiture of $218 a month for two months, 30 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

437 AMXS – An Airman First Class received non-judicial punishment for one violation of Article 112, Drunk on duty.

Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman, forfeiture of $918 a month for two months suspended, and a reprimand.

Courts-Martial Staff Sgt. Shawn Villalobos NCOIC, Military Justice, 628 ABW/JA Airmen of Joint Base Charleston who are convicted at a Special or General Court-Martial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentences at a Special Court-Martial can be up to one year in jail, hard labor without confinement up to 3 months, forfeiture of 2/3rds pay per month for up to one year, reduction in grade to E-1, and a Bad Conduct Discharge.

Sentences at a General Court-Martial vary widely according to the charged crimes. A General Court-Martial, if the accused is convicted of the appropriate crime, can sentence a member to the maximum punishment authorized by the UCMJ based on the crime for which the member was convicted, up to and including life in prison, or even death, if authorized for that offense. Airman who are convicted at a summary court-martial will not receive a federal conviction and the maximum sentence that can be adjudged is 30 days of confinement, forfeitures of 2/3 pay per month for one month, and reduction to the grade of E-1.

628 SFS – A Staff Sergeant was court-martialed at a general court-martial for a violation of Article 120b, sexual abuse of a child. The Staff Sergeant was acquitted.

The next scheduled court-martial is TBD. The USAF court-martial docket can be found at: http://www.afjag.af.mil/ About-Us/Docket.

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NCFD visits JB Charleston, enhances partnership Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua R. Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Firefighters from North Charleston Fire Department Station 10 toured the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. May 2, 2018.

The relationship enhances both Joint Base Charleston and the NCFD by establishing a line of communication and paves the way for possible training opportunities and future coordinated response efforts.

“It is a great opportunity to foster a working relationship with the base,” said Matt Rhoton, NCFD division chief.

The tour began with 628th CES Fire Department providing a mission brief and a tour of the firehouse as well as some of the vehicles and equipment they use to support their mission. The presentation gave NCFD officials a better understanding of the base’s emergency response capabilities.

“Bringing them on base and providing insight to the mission only strengthens our A North Charleston Fire Department truck sits in front of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint response efforts and Base Charleston, S.C. May 2, 2018. Firefighters from NCFD station 10 toured the 628th Civil Engineer capabilities,” said Tech. Squadron Fire Department. The visit benefits both JB Charleston and NCFD by establishing a line of Sgt. Roger Kemp, communication. The relationship paves the way for possible training opportunities and future coordi628th CES firefighter. nated response efforts. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

“Having the support of “Working for both fire departments, I see a lot of similarities in training and response meththe local community is vital to the ods,” said McKenzie. “I am able to take what I learn from each firehouse and utilize the trainsuccess of our mission.”

One of the participants in the ing and ideas to compliment the procedures already in place. The job is ever evolving and havMichael Clever, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, tour has a unique perspective on ing the most exposure and training possible allows me to best serve both Joint Base Charleston provides a briefing to member of the North Charleston Fire the relationship between NCFD and the Charleston community.”

Department at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. May 2, 2018.

Whether internal or interagency, teamwork is vital to the success of JB Charleston and its the installation. Eric Firefighters from NCFD Station 10 toured the 628th CES Fire and role within the Air Mobility Command.

McKenzie, NCFD station 10 Department. The visit enhanced both JB Charleston and “No matter if it is Air Force or civilian, the comradery between first responders is strong,” assistant engineer, is also a 315th NCFD relationships by continuing an open a line of communication. The relationship paves the way for possible train- Airlift Wing Civil Engineer Flight said McKenzie. “Partnerships like this increase the cohesiveness between firehouses and other emergency response agencies.” ing opportunities and future coordinated response efforts. firefighter.

FEA awards ceremony honors team members

By Kris Patterson Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Greater Charleston Federal Executive Association held its annual Employee of the Year Awards Ceremony May 4, 2018, at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station.

The FEA represents about 25,000 military and civilian workers in the greater Charleston area. The annual awards ceremony gathers all area federal organizations together to honor their most deserving employees in 17 individual categories and one team category. Nominees and team members must have been either full-time civilian employees of the federal government or uniformed military personnel and must have served 12 months in the federal service and at least six months in the tri-county area to be eligible. Newly added this year was a category for a local high school student who was involved in a STEM program.

This year's winners were: Outstanding Professional Employee: Marie Delorenzo, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Outstanding Administrative Employee: Keith Mageau,

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Outstanding Technical Support Employee: Mathew Boles, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District.

Outstanding Administrative Support Employee: Marjorie Leslie, Naval Health Clinic Charleston.

Outstanding Trades/Craft Employee: Dwayne Madray, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston.

Outstanding Federal Supervisor, Level I (Grades 4-9): Michael Brady, 628th Air Base Wing.

Outstanding Federal Supervisor, Level II (Grades 1015): Anhthu “Lyly” Nguyen, Naval Health Clinic Charleston.

Outstanding Federal Manager: Jeffery Garrett, 628th Air Base Wing.

Outstanding Military Enlisted Personnel: Senior Airman Collin Dahlberg, 628th Air Base Wing.

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The Patriot • May 18 - 31, 2018

JB CHS NEWS

Charleston Combat Camera teams take two of top three placings in DoD competition

By Maj. Zachary Anderson 4th Combat Camera Squadron

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Teams from Joint Base Charleston’s Combat Camera Total Force Initiative squadrons took two of the top three placings at the 2018 Specialist Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition. Four teams of two from the active duty 1st Combat Camera Squadron and the reserve 4 CTCS participated in the competition at Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland, and Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 29-May 4.

For the second year straight, the Air Force’s 1st Combat Camera Squadron owns the title of the best combat camera team in the Department of Defense.

Senior Airman Maygan Straight and Airman 1st Class Franklin Harris, of 1 CTCS, were the winning team in this year’s competition. This marks the third time in four years a team from the 1 CTCS has won the annual event.

“This was my second time competing,” said Harris. “The first time I competed, I was fresh from tech school and was unsure of my technical and tactical capabilities. Everything was new.

After being in the squadron for a year, this time I knew what to expect and I was confident in my abilities. I believed in my training and in my teammate. We were playing the long game and I knew we did well. I just didn’t know we did that well. When there is a competition that tests your technical and tactical capabilities, having someone tell you you are the best is one of the greatest feelings in the world.”

U.S. Army photos / Staff Sgt. Pablo N. Piedra “It was a very tough comU.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Raven, assigned to 1st Combat petition,” said Straight. “This Camera Squadron, climbs over a high bar during the obstacle was my first time competing course portion of the 2018 SPC Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat and I knew a lot of the win- Camera Competition, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May ners and cameramen who had 1, 2018. The competition is an annual event open to all branches placed in the past years. of the military, it's hosted by the 55th Signal Company (Combat They’re the best of the best, so Camera) in order to test the technical and tactical proficiencies it was very intimidating going of Department of Defense combat photographers. into it. But the training we’d received from the squadron over the years prepared us to be competitive and we really melded as a team. We were up against some tough, experienced teams that I had a lot of respect and admiration for. It was a great opportunity to test ourselves against them. It's an amazing feeling to win the competition and represent the squadron.”

Lt. Col. Christopher Anderson, 1 CTCS commander, said he was proud of how the teams from the Air Force performed.

"This competition is unique in that it provides an opportunity for our reserve and active duty combat camera Airmen to compete alongside each other as well as with combat camera personnel from other services,” said Anderson. “This competition fosters cohesion among talented professionals who will likely serve together in a joint environment. I'm personally very proud of the Airmen from the 1st and 4th Combat Camera Squadrons who took part in this competition. They all trained hard to prepare, and all of them pushed through the challenges of the week to complete the event. Senior Airman Straight and Airman First Class Harris did a tremendous job and I congratulate them on winning this year's competition."

Tech. Sgt. Tommy Grimes and Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg, of the Air Force Reserve’s 4 CTCS, finished in third place. Grimes and Lundborg were the only reserve component servicemembers in the competition.

“I had never participated in anything like this before and I didn’t know what to expect,” said Grimes. “It turned out to be a tremendous experience. I enjoyed competing alongside my active duty counterparts as well as our joint-service partners from the Army. I learned a lot from this competition and it will help make me a better combat camera Airman.”

“I had heard of this competition and was very happy to have the opportunity to be a part of it this year,” said Lundborg. “This event is definitely a challenge; nothing about it is easy. It was great to see all the competitors going hard all week long, pushing their limits and cheering each other on. I look forward to competing again next year.”

Lt. Col. Hamilton Underwood, 4 CTCS commander, said he couldn’t be more pleased with the team from 4 CTCS. “This is a great competition; it allows for active and reserve duty combat camera service members to compete with one another while building relationships and sharing best practices.

Throughout the week, Airmen from the 1st and 4th Combat Camera Squadrons were able to compete and work with individuals they’ll be serving alongside on future real-world missions,” said Underwood. “Tech. Sgt. Grimes and Staff Sgt. Lundborg served as a great representation of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron and the Air Force Reserve. They are the first team from 4 CTCS to complete this competition since the squadron was reactivated just over a year ago. They kept competing all week long, never stopped moving forward, and never quit. I couldn’t be prouder of these two Airmen.”

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Thomas Grimes, assigned to 4th Combat Camera Squadron, documents his partner, Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg, fire his weapon during the stress shoot portion of the 2018 SPC Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 1, 2018.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Franklin Harris (left) and Senior Airman Maygan Straight, both assigned to 1st Combat Camera Squadron, conduct the 10-mile road march part of the 2018 SPC Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 3, 2018.

The annual competition is open to all branches of the military and hosted by the Army’s 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera). Throughout the week-long competition, teams of two competed in events that assessed the technical and tactical skills of combat camera service members. These included a timed workout, a visual information knowledge exam, an obstacle course, stress-shooting, tactical/medical lanes, and a ruck march as well as daily imagery turn in requirements and a final video product.

The SPC Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition was established in 2013 to honor fallen Combat Camera Soldier, Spec. Hilda Clayton, who gave her life July 2, 2013 in Afghanistan while serving as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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The Patriot • May 18 - 31, 2018

JB CHS NEWS

JB Charleston observes Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month

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By Master Sgt. Leroy Coombes 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the month of May, honors Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Joint Base Charleston will be honoring the month with several events, including a free Origami class on May 23, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Air Force Base Youth Center. Learn the history and significance of the art of paper folding while creating your own. On May 30, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Annex will host a basewide potluck lunch for all. Bring your favorite Asian Pacific themed meal and enjoy each other’s creations.

“I feel as if the Asian and Pacific community has played quite a significant role in the growth of this country while overcoming many adversities, earning itself some acknowledgement,” said Airman 1st Class Samuel Yang Oh, ICCN Apprentice, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. “Being a second generation Korean, I was able to experience Korean culture through my parents.

Because of that I was able to share it with my friends, who were mainly interested in the vast variety of food we had to offer. It brought me joy to educate others on what I have experienced through my family and it makes me even happier to hear it is being done at a much larger scale here in Joint Base Charleston. I am excited to be a part of it.”

Signed into law in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter, May was chosen as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month because of two important dates in the middle of the month. The first Japanese immigrant traveled to the U.S. on May 7, 1843. Then on May 10, 1869, the transcontinental railroad was completed. The large majority of the track for the railroad was laid by Chinese immigrants.

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JB CHS NEWS

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May 21 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00am – 1:00pm, a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop. r Buying Your New Wheels - 3:00pm-4:00pm, learn the techniques and valuable information in regards to purchasing a vehicle. Make sure that you are financially ready to purchase a vehicle that you can afford.

EVENTS All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg.

755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified.

Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com May 19 r Key Spouse Initial Training - 8:00am-4:00pm, mandatory initial training for Key Spouses (offered quarterly), must bring Key Spouse Appointment Letter from your

May 22 r EFMP 101 - 1:00pm-2:00pm, come meet our EFMP Coordinator and receive education on the benefits and entitlements that members of the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible to receive.

May 22 & 29 r PCS Prep - 2:00pm-3:30pm, in conjunction with MPS, this mandatory workshop preps the attendee for orders and provides expert advice from several agencies to help with the relocation. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

May 23 r Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston - 9:30am – 11:00am, intro to JB Charleston for spouses who have recently moved here. Connect, meet other newly-arrived spouses, learn about resources and learn where to shop, dine, and play

in the Lowcountry.

May 25 r Wear The Blue - The Joint Base Charleston Family Housing office is hosting a Wear Blue – Run to Remember run on May 25th at 9 a.m. at the Hunt Community Center.

This run is to honor the fallen, the fighting and the families.

The running community serves as a support network for those preparing for a deployment, living through a deployment, recovering from a deployment and healing from loss sustained during a deployment. With every step, Wear Blue creates a living memorial to the service and sacrifice of the American military. And on race day, the Wear Blue Mile allows all runners to pay tribute to the service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is a reminder that Freedom isn't free - it was bought and paid for by men and women in uniform. Wear Blue is an all-inclusive organization that actively strives to bridge the gap between the military and the community. This running group provides community members a tangible way to show their appreciation and support for the military. r Navigating Federal Employment - 9:00am-11:00am, Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

May 30 r My New Space - 2:30pm-4:00pm, mandatory class for all Dorm residents after they hit the 2 year mark of prior to getting married. Certificates are presented after completion of the class and given to the dorm manager by the Airmen.

To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

May 21 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

May 22 r Resume And Cover Letter - 9:00am-11:00am, learn how to build an effective civilian resume utilizing different formats and how to prepare a compelling cover letter.

NOTICES r The Visitor Control Centers on both the Air Base and the Weapons Station will be closed the first Wednesday of every month from 1300-1700 for training.

EVENTS All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg.

755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified.

Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com

May 23 r Interviewing For Success - 9:00am - 11:00am, learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing! r EFMP 101 - 1:00pm-2:00pm, come meet our EFMP Coordinator and receive education on the benefits and entitlements that members of the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible to receive. r Lunch And Learn – MFLC – Communicating Your Emotions - 5:30pm-6:30pm, learn how to better communicate your emotions in this fantastic lunch and learn series.

May 24 r Employer Panel - 11:30am-1:00pm, various employers will service on a panel to answer industry and interview related questions, some will potentially be hiring. We encourage all job seekers (active duty military, civilians and spouses) are encouraged to attend. Business professional attire is required and a resume is highly encouraged.

May 30 r Professionalism Is For Everyone - 11:00am-12:00pm, professionalism is not just for the workplace but it is for all aspects of life. Come learn the 5 keys to being a true professional and bring professionalism to every area of your life.

NOTICES r CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. r Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. r Operation Employment: Military and Family Support teams at JB Charleston can help you wiht your job serach, career exploration, resume and more. Resume writing on Tuesdays, Interviewing for Success on Wednesdays and Federal Employment on Thursdays. 0900-1100, Bldg. 708, 224 Jefferson Ave., Weapons Station. Call 843-794-7480.

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