Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 8, No. 10
Patriot Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’
May 19, 2017
A tribute to our military spouses
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Army Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel Harvey III, 841st Transportation Battalion sergeant major sits with his wife, Tracie Harvey, and their daughter on a bench at Azalea Park in Summerville, S.C., May 10, 2017. Tracie Harvey worked as a civilian physical therapy assistant at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. In 1999, Congress designated the Friday before Mother’s Day as Military Spouse Appreciation Day to show appreciation for the sacrifices of military spouses. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.
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LOGOTHETIS The Kindness Diaries author visits JB CHS See page 2
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Unit activates as part of 315th AW See page 5
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Weekend Weather Update for Joint Base Charleston, SC Friday, May 19
Aircrew training device saves AMC time, money Story and photos by Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Members of Joint Base Charleston celebrated the standup of the Total Force Aerospace and Operational Physiology Team along with the unveiling of the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device and Hypoxia Familiarization Trainer during a ceremony here May 2. The ROBD is used to provide 437th and 315th Airlift Wing aircrews with Aerospace Physiology refresher training. Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen rich blood supply at the tissue level. “While an altitude chamber induces hypoxia by decreasing the total pressure surrounding an individual, the ROBD functions by delivering a breathing mixture with reduced oxygen,” said Lt. Col. Erin Meinders, 437th Operations Group vice commander. “This method removes all risks to conditions associated with exposure to low barometric pressure such as the bends or ear and sinus blocks.” By using the device, Airmen receive their five-year required physiology training in a realistic simulation, locally and without the risks associated with the hypobaric chamber. "This is a more accurate representation of what would be happening if I were to experience hypoxia," said Staff Sgt. Katherine Stanton, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster. "In the aircraft, I would be wearing this mask during High Altitude Low Opening operations and performing airdrop tasks, which are not simulated in the hyperbaric chamber, so this gives me a realistic situation to test my reaction to hypoxia." Having the ROBD here will save nearly $225,000 and 240 days of manpower annually because aircrews requiring the training will no longer need to travel to the nearest available altitude chamber. The hypoxia demonstration in the ROBD takes 30 minutes compared to almost two hours in the altitude chamber. “This device epitomizes Airmen seeking innovation,” said Meinders. “There was no plan for any of this even a few years ago and then a few squadron commanders identified an inefficiency and took action to correct it. These are the results of those actions.” The ROBD provides Airmen with one-on-one hypoxia training. Airmen fly a C-17 flight task simulation as the ROBD precisely mixes nitrogen and
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Maj. Kasie Gaona, Air Force Reservist, prepares a student for Aerospace Physiology refresher training using the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device and Hypoxia Familiarization Trainer May 3.
reduced oxygen to equivalent oxygen concentrations at higher altitudes. This allows Airmen to see how hypoxia affects their motor skills and to experience their symptoms in a low risk environment. “Everyone’s symptoms are different,” said Maj. Kasie Gaona, Air Force Reservist. “This training allows each student to experience their own unique symptoms in a task specific environment.” The second portion of the hypoxia training demonstrates the effects of low oxygen on night vision. During the training, oxygen levels are slowly decreased while Airmen, in the dark, are looking at a color wheel. After a few minutes, 100 percent oxygen is administered and Airman typically see a great improvement in their vision. About 1,200 members of Joint Base Charleston will receive training using the ROBD each year. In its first day of operation, five Airmen received training on the device. "I would like to thank everybody from across the installation and the Air Mobility Command who contributed to making this happen," said Meinders. "I look forward to the decrease in training time and cost that will be provided by the ROBD and the positive impact it will have on our mission."
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U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, cuts the ribbon to mark the beginning of the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device operations May 2, 2017. Because the device is available locally, 1,200 Airmen can receive onset hypoxia training annually without the added requirement of traveling to an installation with an altitude chamber. ROBD training allows aviators and aircrew to experience hypoxia without the threat of decompression sickness associated with the altitude chamber.
As the new month is about to begin, so too does the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. For the third consecutive year, activity began early, with the formation of Tropical Storm Arlene on April 19, nearly a month and half before the official start of the season. According to the NOAA website (www.noaa.gov/media-advisory/), NOAA will announce its initial outlook for the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season during a news conference scheduled for May 25, 2017. NOAA’s National Hurricane Center will provide information about how the public can prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1. For a tracking chart and more information on hurricanes, see Pages 7-9.
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JB CHS COMMENTARY
The village wine and the importance of personal contribution Commentary by Navy Cmdr. Brett A. Pugsley Naval Consolidated Brig commanding officer
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – During my days in university, I came across a short reading from an unknown author which greatly impacted my performance on every task or job since. It applies to every position in every command and describes what can happen at a command if people don’t feel their work is important enough or their contribution significant enough to make a difference.
The Village Wine A triumphal feast was scheduled in a village and, in order to ensure that all might enjoy in the feast without imposing upon any few, the villagers all agreed each would put one bottle of his best wine into a great cask for the occasion. However, upon reflection, one villager reasoned that, if he
filled his bottle with water, the dilution would be so slight, no one would notice. So, the day of the feast arrived, and the great cask was tapped and wonder of wonders...nothing but water poured forth! Every villager had reasoned alike – my contribution isn’t big enough to be noticed!
Obviously, the moral of the story is all contributions, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, are important and necessary for the overall success of the celebration, unit, organization or command. As members of the United States military, we all are part of a much larger organization tasked with the important mission of defending our country and ensuring the nation’s freedom. While carrying out our daily professional duties, large and small, we need to remember all of our work is important and our contributions do make a difference.
Navy Cmdr. Brett A. Pugsley Naval Consolidated Brig commanding officer
841st conducts situational understanding and systems thinking training
Commentary by Army Lt. Col. Dennis C. Major 841st Transportation Battalion commanding officer
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – The Army’s, 841st Transportation Battalion conducted a Leadership Professional Development session discussing situational understanding and systems thinking here, March 7. Based on the positive feedback, the training was well-received and considered a great engagement. I assisted Navy Lt. Brenton, the primary facilitator for the program and participants consisted senior leaders, specifically all E7’s and above and civilian supervisors. Our objective was to illustrate the importance of understanding your operating environment to enhance operational efficiencies and effectiveness. The presentation and discussion exceeded our expectations by lasting for nearly 80 minutes with great dialog from all attendees.
As part of our discussion, we urged individuals to step back and reflect on environmental conditions and stakeholder concerns when undertaking problem-solving and decision-making endeavors. We also illustrated why systems thinking is critical for situational understanding. We emphasized that “systems thinking is most appropriate when many complex issues surround a particular challenge, when there is a high dependence on the actions of many people and when there is a potential of ineffective coordination among the people involved.” A perfect example of a complex issue is the Defense Transportation System, because of the required interactions between multiple agencies. At the conclusion the training, the attendees expressed appreciation for why environmental and stakeholder analyses coupled with systems thinking could improve our problem-solving and decision-making processes. Lastly, many of the participants remarked, “I would have preferred to have this training earlier in my career.”
Sharpen your axe in preparation Commentary by Senior Master Sgt. Joseph E. Lawrence AETC 373rd Transportation Detachment 5
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – President Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” He was teaching us all about preparing for future obstacles we may face. Most of us see a tree in our path and attack it head on with a blunt blade. We typically are willing to fight the pain and labor through the challenge. However, if we took the time to sharpen our axe, the process would have required much less time and energy. Professional development is how we sharpen our axe. Think about the problems we face daily we are well-trained and prepared to tackle; they are completed with ease. Now, think about when you are
doing something new and how every step feels like you are wearing 20-lb boots and trudging through mud. The difference is in how we prepared for the journey. We all know we are going to have obstacles in our paths; some are predictable and others are not. If we are being honest with ourselves, most of the challenges we face could have been avoided if we spent more time sharpening our axes. The time to learn is not when we make the next stripe or ascend to a leadership role. The time to learn is today. One option is by seeking education through one of the many professional development opportunities on base, online or through offbase educational programs. Additionally, a number of units are hosting briefings on various topics from bullet writing to successful leadership tips while offering valuable advice. The Airman and Family Readiness Center has 21 Laws of Leadership courses, 7 Habits of Highly Effective
People and more. Also, the Career Assistance Advisor is constantly providing briefs on career development also. A second option is seeking out a mentor. We all know the person in the shop who just seems to have it all figured out. Do whatever you can to learn from them. Ask questions about how they develop themselves or how they manage their time or whatever else puzzles you. If you want to find someone outside of your organization, ask your shirt to help connect you. The First Sergeants are always cross-talking to find opportunities to grow each one of you. The next time you come across a tree in your path, will you face it with a sharpened axe? I would be more than happy to work with anyone to help who wants to develop in any way I can and you can reach me on the global at: joseph.lawrence.4@us.af.mil.
The Kindness Diaries author visits JB Charleston Story and photo by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Author of The Kindness Diaries and TV personality, Leon Logothetis, travels the world spreading his message of kindness and the power of human connection. His most recent stop was at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 4-5, 2017. Logothetis sees his message complementing what the Air Force and the 437th Airlift Wing do on a daily basis. “The Air Force missions, from what I’ve seen, in so many ways is about helping,” Logothetis said. “It’s a beautiful thing to be here to see what all you guys do, specifically the airlift squadron, the Pelicans, it’s amazing. It shows that every little thing and every little small act matters.” While visiting, Logothetis stopped by several units to see what they did on everyday missions. He also delivered a speech to Airmen at the Charleston Club. “I went onto the runway and saw the families meeting each other after a deployment, which was beautiful,” Logothetis said. “I gave the speech and then I saw how the fueling works, flew in a C-17 and wore a dog safety suit to get bitten by a security forces military working dog.” Airman 1st Class Brian Huie, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, was one of many Airmen who heard Logothetis’s speech. “The presentation went really well, it really hit home,” Huie said. “It was very inspirational. Overall, it really drove home core principles.” Logothetis also had the opportunity to fly on a C-17 Globemaster III where he witnessed an in-flight refueling, a cargo drop and an assault landing. “The visit showcased the high level of teamwork and dedication present at
Leon Logothetis, TV personality and author of The Kindness Diaries, rides in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during his visit to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 5, 2017. Logothetis flew with the 14th Airlift Squadron to receive a firsthand look at the mission of the 437th Airlift Wing and Air Mobility Command.
Joint Base Charleston,” Capt. Keane Carpenter, 437th AW C-17 pilot, said. “The commitment to excellence keeps us ready to reach out a helping hand to anyone anywhere in the world.”
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JB Charleston holds base picnic for service members, families Staff Sgt. Adam Perry, 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office occupational safety specialist, watches his son Wesley, 4 years old, climb a rock wall during a base picnic at the Air Base Picnic Grounds May 5, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Attendees were provided free meals and were able to participate in various activities including face painting, wall rock climbing, live music and a Military Working Dog demonstration.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trey Weston, 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, runs through an obstacle course with Ari, MWD, during a base picnic at the Air Base Picnic Grounds May 5, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ricardo Sequeira, 628th Medical Group and Flight Surgeon for the 14th Airlift Squadron, holds his one year old daughter, Maria, during a base picnic at the Air Base Picnic Grounds May 5, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Servicemembers, civilians and their families attend a base picnic at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 5, 2017. Attendees were provided free meals and were able to participate in various activities including face painting, wall rock climbing, live music and a Military Working Dog demonstration.
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Take Flight Aviation Camp visits JB Charleston
U.S. Air Force photos / Airman Joshua R. Maund
The 2017 Take Flight Aviation Camp participants tour a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston May 11, 2017. The camp is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program offered to encourage students to be career ready out of high school or college.
Retired Air Force Col. Rick Williamson, left, a former pilot and squadron commander at Joint Base Charleston, receives a photograph of the Tuskegee Airmen from retired Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody� Woodhouse, right, an original Tuskegee Airman, during a ceremony at the 15th Airlift Squadron auditorium May 11, 2017. Williamson and Woodhouse spoke to attendees of the 2017 Take Flight Aviation Camp and emphasized the importance of education and innovation.
NMCRS completes 2017 active duty fund drive
By Petty Officer 1st Class Sean M. Stafford Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) completed its annual fundraiser, Friday April 14th. The fundraising effort began in March and continued through the second week of April, raising more than $244,000. "We are up 148% from last year's fund drive which raised $164,798 in 2016," said Autumn Crouser Director NavyMarine Corps Relief Society Charleston. “Depending on the NEX coupon outcome, this could be the most funds raised in the last 10 years at this base. Currently, the total amount raised is the most over the past six years." The support given to the fund drive by U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, Naval Support Activity Charleston command-
ing officer, Cmdr. William Edenbeck, Naval Support Activity Charleston executive officer, and Command Master Chief Asa Worcester was critical in the success of the effort. Lt. Ryan Goltry, fund drive coordinator, Chief Petty Officer Danalyn Foster, subarea coordinator, and Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Wilkins, treasurer were the team representing each command. These key people were thoroughly trained on the NMCRS programs and services before presenting that information to their fellow sailors and Marines. They connected with the active duty service members by sharing personal stories about how the NMCRS helped many of their shipmates in need. “For next year's fund drive, I would like to work closer with the key person from each command,� Crouser said. “It would be advantageous to have a Society representative brief each command on a weekly basis about what the Society offers.� The NMCRS awards no-interest loans and, in some cases, grants to Sailors and Marines in financial distress. The organ-
ization also provides a variety of other services designed to help active, retired and reserve Sailors and Marines through difficult times. "It is my job to make 100% contact with all NSA Charleston Sailors to explain what the NMCRS is about and how they help families. I also discuss the other programs NMCRS provides and how individual donations keep the NMCRS running, said Petty Officer 1st Class Victor Nyarko. “The most important part is educating Sailors about the NMCRS and how it can help them and their shipmates.� NMCRS provides financial assistance in the form of interest free loans and grants and education, as well as other programs and services. For more information on how to help support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, go to www.nmcrs.org. Please contact the NMCRS Charleston, S.C. Director, Autumn Crouser, at 843-794-7662 with additional questions.
ALS class 17-D graduates
Col. Robert Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, second to left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, second to right, 437th AW command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, right, 628th ABW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Ethan Anderson, middle, 437th Aerial Port Squadron information controller, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-D Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. May 11, 2017. The Levitow Award is the highest honor awarded to an ALS graduate and is given to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism.
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Lt. Col. John Robinson, 315th Operations Group commander (center left), watches Maj. Hamilton Underwood, the unit's commander, unravel the 4th CTCS colors during a unit reactivation and assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 5. The 4th CTCS, which was formally assigned to March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Calif., deactivated in July 2015 but was reactivated and relocated to the 315 AW due to mission need.
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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C – The 4th Combat Camera Squadron was officially reactivated today in the Yonkie Auditorium at Joint Base Charleston under the 315th Airlift Wing, and Maj. Hamilton Underwood assumed the helm of the specialized Reserve unit. Lt. Col. John Robinson, 315th Operations Group commander, presided over the double reactivation and assumption of command ceremony. “I have worked with combat camera for years and I never knew the extent of what you all do,” Robinson said. “It is so impressive and we are excited to have you as part of our team.” The 4th CTCS, which was formally assigned to March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Calif., deactivated in July 2015, but was reactivated and relocated to the 315
AW due to mission need. “The support here at Charleston has been great,” said Maj. Hamilton Underwood, 4th CTCS commander, in an earlier article about the move. “Standing up a new squadron is a big task and our people are excited to get to know the base and the community.” With a mission to document war fighting, aid in decision making, information operations and to aid the Air Force’s public affairs mission, the squadron held its first training assembly in December 2016, bringing former unit members from across the county to the Holy City. The new Reserve unit is housed alongside the active duty’s 1st Combat Camera Squadron, creating an association that will contains nearly 50 new positions along with three full-time opportunities. “We are ready to get started and hope to be participating in exercises and deployments in the coming year,” Underwood said.
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Dental professionals continue education
Col. Chol Chong, 59th Dental Training Squadron Periodontics Residency Program director, speaks to an audience during a continuing education dental conference at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 5, 2017. The conference served as a forum to discuss growing trends and the way ahead for the Air Force dental community. Topics focused primarily on dental implants and procedures for treating potential complications that may arise after a procedure.
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin West Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Airmen assigned to the 628th Medical Group and 20th Medical Group, from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., came together to discuss implantology and periodontics as part of an annual Continuing Education Dental Conference here, May 4. The goal of including dental units from other installations was to maximize the impact of the conference. “We were excited for the 20th Medical Group to attend from Shaw, because some of us from Charleston attended a CE course at Shaw last year,” said Capt. Matthew Burns, 628th MDG dentist. “Our hope is to continue to engage with local bases and pool our CE resources to maximize our learning opportunities.” The dental conference served as a forum to discuss growing trends and the way ahead for the Air Force dental community. Topics focused primarily on dental implants and procedures for treating potential complications that may arise after a procedure. Knowledgeable speakers with years of experience in the matter addressed the subject. Burns saw value in talks given by Col. Chol Chong, 59th Dental Training Squadron Periodontics Residency Program director, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. In Chong’s address, diagnosis and treatment procedures of peri-implant inflammatory conditions was at the forefront, a subject Burns found increasingly important in the Air Force. “We wanted to focus on implants because we are seeing more and more of them in the dental field,” said Burns. “We brought in our expert to provide some instruction. Continuing education is mission critical because we’re seeing more implants creating [issues for Airmen deploying]. We are excited to have him and learn more about a quickly changing field.” Speaking at the event U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Allen, Dental Corps chief, discussed various topics including Air Force medicine’s mission of, “Trusted care anywhere”. “Wherever we deliver healthcare the expectation is that it is reliable, dependable, trustworthy and safe,” said Allen. “This expectation is in our medical centers, dental clinics, in the back of planes or in deployed locations.” The knowledge and experience shared by leaders in the dental community was appreciated by conference attendees. “Having Major General Allen attend was a great honor,” said Burns. “His attendance along with Colonel Chong, really shows how our leadership values continued education in the dental corps.” For some Airmen, the experience not only provided a way to talk about emerging issues and provided a stronger perspective in what is to be expected in the future. “The conference was a great success, with a lot of missioncritical education about implants and grafting procedures being delivered from an expert in the field,” said Burns. “Personally, I learned more about potential complications with implants, which, these days, are often be regarded as sure-fire successes. Now I can more readily educate my own patients about the best treatment for them when implants are discussed.”
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Staying prepared at Joint Base Charleston NOAA to give 2017 Atlantic hurricane season outlook According to the NOAA website (www.noaa.gov/media-advisory/), NOAA will announce its initial outlook for the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season during a news conference scheduled
for May 25, 2017. NOAA’s National Hurricane Center will provide information about how the public can prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1.
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Hurricanes Defined Tropical Depression: A rotary circulation of clouds with winds up to 38 mph. Tropical Storm: Once winds within a tropical system reach 39 miles per hour and the distinct low pressure area is well defined by a rotating circulation, the system is considered a tropical storm and is given a name. Hurricane: Sustained winds exceeding 74 miles per hour or greater, dangerously high water and rough seas. Hurricane Watch: Issued when hurricane conditions are a real possibility for an area within 48 hours. Hurricane Warning: Issued when a hurricane is expected within 36 hours. Begin precautionary action at once.
Watches & Warnings During a tropical storm, with the potential of evolving into a hurricane, weather information will be a popular topic on news networks. It's important to know your terms. Use this chart for reference: Hurricane Watch – An announcement that hurricane conditions are possible within the specified area. Watches are issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-stormforce winds. Hurricane Warning – An announcement that hurricane conditions are expected within the specified area. Warnings are issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropicalstorm-force winds. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force.
AB Gates: 31 May @ 0630-0830 WS Gates: 31 May @ 0630-0830
Hurricane Guide Distribution
Hurricane season nearing - you should be prepared
Hurricane Matthew was the first South Carolina hurricane landfall since 2004. Matthew damaged/destroyed 1,929 homes, and displaced 355,000 citizens of South Carolina according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources at dnr.sc.gov/matthew2016. September 1989, Hurricane Hugo, one of the strongest hurricanes South Carolina has ever faced, ravaged through 24 out of 46 counties, caused 50 deaths, and damaged or destroyed over 26,000 homes in the Carolinas. Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30 … are you prepared for another Hurricane Matthew or Hugo? All members of Joint Base Charleston should know what household items needed before, during and after a hurricane. Many resources are available to help everyone prepare.
Information and Updates Storm updates will come from many sources to include the local news stations. Official JB Charleston news will come from the Joint Base Public Affairs office via news releases and Facebook. Another form of notification will come via the AtHoc system, the purple globe icon found on all Air Force Network (AFNET) and Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) desktops. This program relays emergency messages to base work centers by telephone, email, computer pop-up notices and text messages. However, it is your responsibility, the base employee, to keep your contact information updated. If your contact information is incorrect, important alerts and/updates cannot be communicated in a timely manner. For our partners that aren’t on AFNET/NMCI, your Emergency Management Representative will get you registered for those emergency messages. We urge you to take the time to prepare your homes and become familiar with the resources available before a storm arrives. Your Unit Emergency Management Representatives and the Joint Base Charleston Office of Emergency Management are available as sources for on base and off base military residents. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides a Web site dedicated to providing disaster information to the public. Visit www.ready.gov for a full list of emergency supplies and how to make a disaster plan. For additional hurricane information, visit www.charlestoncounty.org/.
Emergency Kit An emergency supply kit and a "go bag" in the event of an evacuation are absolutely necessary. All family members should know where the kits are located and know their family evacuation plan. Kits should be tailored for the specific needs of each family. Some basic and often forgotten items are: • Prescription medication, required medical supplies, first-aid kit & corrective lenses • Bottled water (one gallon per person for three days) • Non-perishable food items • Battery-operated or crank radio • Maps of evacuation routes found on sctraffic.org Evacuation • Copies of important documents www.knowyourstuff.org you are ordered to evacuate, do so without delay. It is imporGas for vehicles If • The U.S. operates off a 5-tier system known as the Saffirtant for you and your family to know if you are part of a Hurricane • Cash Simpson Scale for categorizing the severity of a storm and its Evacuation Zone, the Evacuation Routes and where you will go. potential storm surge. Use this chart for reference: Accountability When Do I Evacuate? CAT 1 – 74-95 mph – Dangerous; some damage to vegetation In the event of evacuation, it is imperative to watch the news • The SC Governor will issue the evacuation order by evacuand signs and keep in touch with your chain of command. Members who ation zones. CAT 2 – 111-129 mph – Extensive; damage to mobile homes, live on the installation will evacuate when the Joint Base • Military members are not authorized to evacuate until roofs, some flooding Commander (JBC) gives the order. Members who live off the ordered to do so. CAT 3 – 111-129 mph – Devastating; damage to small buildinstallation will evacuate when civil authorities give the order • Per Diem entitlements are not authorized for anyone until ings, blockage on low-lying roads, near-total power loss that order is followed with the JBC’s order. Evacuations will by the Installation CC. and approved CAT 4 – 130-156 mph – Catastrophic; damage to roofs and occur in zones, so become familiar with the all the evacuation • Notify chain of command or supervisor of planned route, mobile homes, downed trees zones. Enter your home address at http://www.scemd.org/ method and destination. CAT 5 – 157 mph or higher – Catastrophic; framed homes will knowyourzone for more information. • During hurricane evacuation, roads that we travel everyday be destroyed, roof failure, wall collapse, fallen trees, and power Air Force Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS), may be affected by re-routing for evacuations. poles. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS), • The major cause of deaths during hurricanes is drowning. Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment Leave early to avoid the risk of being marooned. System (ADPAAS), and Coast Guard Personnel Accountability • Follow the recommended routes and avoid shortcuts. and Assessment System (CGPAAS) are the standardized method • Secure your home before leaving and shut off your water, In addition to the hurricane scale, Joint Base Charleston uses for the military services to account, assess, manage, and monitor gas, or electric service before evacuating. the following notification system called Hurricane Conditions the recovery and reconstitution process for personnel and their (HURCON) to describe how long we have until damaging winds families affected and/or scattered by a wide-spread catastrophic event. These accountability sites should be updated upon arrival will arrive. to an evacuation location. Members will be reimbursed to evacHURCON/TCCOR 5 - Destructive winds (58 mph/50 kts) uate only if the JBC has given the order and only in accordance are possible within 96 hours. with that order and amendments by your command. The comHURCON/TCCOR 4 – Destructive winds are possible mander’s evacuation order will include the number of miles that within 72 hours. members are required and authorized to travel and be paid for. HURCON/TCCOR 3 – Destructive winds are possible within 48 hours. HURCON/TCCOR 2 – Destructive winds anticipated within 24 hours. HURCON/TCCOR 1 – Destructive winds anticipated within 12 hours. The official 2017 S.C. Hurricane statewide and at SCDMV offices in HURCON/TCCOR 1C – Caution: Winds of 40-57 mph/ Guide will be released via newspaper Bamberg, Beaufort, Bluffton, Charleston, 35-49 kts sustained are occurring. subscription and rack sales Thursday, Conway, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, HURCON/TCCOR 1E – Emergency: Winds of 58 mph/ May 25, in the Georgetown County Kingstree, Ladson, Lake City, Little 50 kts sustained and/or gusts of 69 mph/60 kts or greater Chronicle and the South Strand News; River, Mullins, Moncks Corner, Mount are occurring. All outside activity is strictly prohibited. Myrtle Beach, North Friday, May 26, in the Georgetown Pleasant, HURCON/TCCOR 1R – Recovery: Destructive winds have Times; Sunday, May 28, in The Beaufort Charleston, Saint George and Varnville. subsided and are no longer forecast to occur; survey and work crews Would you like free copies of SCEMD Gazette, the Charleston Post and Courier, are permitted to determine the extent of the damage and to establish the Hilton Head Island Packet, The State, guides for your organization or to distribsafe zones around hazards (e.g. downed power lines, unstable structhe Sumter Item, the Florence Morning ute? SCEMD provides disaster preparedtures). Non-essential personnel are asked to remain indoors. News, the Orangeburg Times and ness publications so that you can develop All Clear - Destructive winds have ceased. Begin recovery Democrat, the Myrtle Beach Sun News; emergency plans for you and your family. operations and listen to the radio or television for information and Wednesday, May 31, in Beaufort Please use this order form to request regarding resumption of work schedule and recall personnel as Today, Bluffton Today and the Jasper copies of our publications. All orders are approved by the wing commander. fulfilled depending on availability. County Sun Times. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a Web site Beginning June 1, the Hurricane Guide Shipping charges may be requested for dedicated to providing disaster information to the public. Visit will be available at all South Carolina larger, bulk orders. Visit http://scemd. www.ready.gov for a full list of emergency supplies and how to Welcome Centers, at any Walgreen's store org/pio/publications. make a disaster plan. For area hurricane information, visit http://www.charlestoncounty.org/. For evacuation information, Hurricane safety information courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Emergency Management Office, SC Emergency Management Division and NOAA. visit http://www.scdot.org/getting/evacuation.aspx
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
HURCON/TCCOR Scale
The 2017 South Carolina Hurricane Guide will be available beginning June 1
Making preparations for the worst
Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all. It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Plan and Take Action • Develop a written plan and share it with family and friends. Include how you will communicate with each other if you are separated. • Include your entire family in the planning process. • Ensure all family members know where the emergency supply kit and important items are located (medications, deeds, insurance paperwork, etc.)
Actions To Consider • Bring in outdoor objects and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside. • Secure home by closing and boarding windows. • Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly. • Store drinking water in disinfected bath tubs, jugs, bottles and cooking pots. • Secure boats and RVs or move to a safe area. • Beware of the "eye" of the hurricane. If the calm storm center passes directly overhead, there will be a lull in the wind lasting from a few minutes to half an hour or more. • Make a record of your personal property. • Review evacuation plan and assemble your emergency supply kit.
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2017 ATLANTIC TROPICAL CYCLONE NAMES Arlene Bret Cindy Don Emily Franklin Gert
Harvey Irma Jose Katia Lee Maria Nate
Ophelia Philippe Rina Sean Tammy Vince Whitney
Hurricane safety information courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Em
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Hurricane Hazards - Storm Surge and Flooding H "The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge."
Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surge should not be confused with storm tide. Storm tide is defined as the water level rise due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide. This rise in water level can cause extreme flooding in coastal areas particularly when storm surge coincides with normal high tide, resulting in storm tides reaching up to 20 feet or more in some cases. For example, if there is a normal high tide of 3 feet and a storm surge of 15 feet, the storm tide would be 18 feet. Wind driven waves are then superimposed on the storm tide. This combination of high winds and storm tide topped off with battering waves can cause severe flooding in coastal areas, making the danger tremendous. Hurricane Hugo's storm tide was the highest ever recorded on the East Coast at an estimated 20 feet just north of Charleston!
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) will issue a new experimental map this hurricane season in hopes of improving decision-making for possible coastal evacuations from a storm. The storm surge forecast map will provide emergency management officials and the public with a better idea of where and how they could be affected by the surge brought by a hurricane. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
STORM SURGE SAFETY ACTIONS • Select the nearest possible evacuation destination, preferably in your local area, and map out your route. Don’t get on the road without a planned route, or place to go. Choose the home of the closest friend/relative not in a designated evacuation zone and discuss your plan with them before hurricane season. - You may also choose a hotel/motel outside of the vulnerable area. - If neither of these options is available, as a last resort, consider the closest possible public shelter. Remember, with the exception of the Coliseum in North Charleston, public shelters do not accept pets. - Use the SC evacuation routes & reversal plans designated by authorities and become familiar with your route by driving it
before an evacuation order is issued. • Special Needs Planning - If you have special needs, the following organizations can help you make a plan and register you for emergency assistance: - Medical Needs - S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) at (843)953-0038 - Mobility & Other Special Needs - Disabilities Resource Center at (843)225-5080 • Prepare your home prior to leaving by boarding up doors and windows, securing or moving indoors all yard objects, and turning off all utilities. • If you live in an evacuation zone and are ordered to evacuate by officials, do so as quickly as possible. Do not wait or delay your departure, to do so will only increase your chances of being stuck in traffic, or even worse, not being able to get out at all. • Expect traffic congestion and delays during evacuations. Plan for significantly longer travel times than normal to reach your intended destination; don't forget to take entertainment for the kids! • Stay tuned to a local radio or television station and listen carefully for any advisories or specific instructions from local officials. Monitor your NOAA Weather Radio.
HURRICANE HAZARDS - FLOODING Inland Flooding: "In the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, inland flooding was responsible for more than half of the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United States." When it comes to hurricanes, wind speeds do not tell the whole story. Hurricanes produce storm surges, tornadoes, and often the most deadly of all - inland flooding. While storm surge is always a potential threat, more people have died due to inland flooding from 1970 - 2000. Intense rainfall is not directly tied to the wind speed of hurricanes; in fact, some of the greatest rainfall amounts occur from weaker storms that drift slowly or stall over an area. Inland flooding is the major threat from hurricanes for people living inland and can be a major threat to communities hundreds of miles from the coast. Hurricane Floyd (1999) brought intense rains and record flooding to the Eastern U.S. Of the 56 people who perished, 50 drowned due to inland flooding. Tropical Storm Alberto (1994) drifted over the Southeast US and produced torrential rainfall. Over 21 inches of rain fell in Georgia; 33 people drowned and damage exceeded $750 million.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? • When you hear hurricane, think inland flooding. • Determine whether you live in a potential flood zone. • If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. • Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media. • Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. • Do not attempt to cross flowing water, before OR after a storm! As little as six inches of water may knock an adult off their feet and cause you to lose control of your vehicle; twenty-four inches will carry away most vehicles, to include pickup trucks and SUVs. - Remember, Turn Around, Don't Drown! • Get flood insurance; flood damage is NOT covered by regular homeowners insurance. - There is a 30-day waiting period after applying for flood insurance. - The National Flood Insurance Program provides information, maps and assistance finding an agent.
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Hurricane Watch: How to prepare for a possible warning
A Hurricane Watch is issued when hurricane conditions are a real possibility for an area within 48 hours. Here are some things you should do to prepare for a possible Hurricane Warning: • Review your family disaster plan and check your Emergency Supplies Kit to include food and water supplies. • Review evacuation plans. Learn safe routes inland and plan your evacuation route. Be ready to drive 20 to 50 miles inland to locate a safe place. • Make sure the gas tank in your car is full. • Make arrangements for pets, and identify pet-friendly hotels if you plan to evacuate • Refill prescription medications. Anchor or stow small boats.
• Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and garden tools; anchor objects that cannot be brought inside. • Remove outside antennas. • Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. • Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly. • Store drinking water in jugs, bottles and clean bathtubs. • Trim dead or weak branches from trees. • Stay tuned to local media and your Weather Alert Radio for updates on the storm. If a Hurricane Warning IS announced, take these additional steps: • Store valuables such as jewelry, silverware, photos and scrapbooks and important personal papers and identification in a safe place, such as a waterproof container on the highest level of your home. • Park your car in a sheltered area or on high ground. • Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for official instructions. • Evacuate if the order is given.
• If you must stay at home, stay inside away from windows, skylights and glass doors. • Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries. Avoid using open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light. • If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power "surge" when electricity is restored. • If officials order an evacuation: - Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for washed-out bridges. - Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and the main water valve. - Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going. - If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate furniture to protect it from flooding, or move it to a higher floor. - Bring your pre-assembled Emergency Supplies Kit. - Bring blankets and sleeping bags if you are going to a shelter. - Lock your home and leave.
Hurricane Hazards – Destructive Winds
igh Winds: Hurricanes are classified using the ir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale based on their ained wind speed. (See Page 6) ropical storm-force winds are strong enough to angerous to those caught in them. For this reaemergency managers plan on having their evacons complete and their personnel sheltered re the onset of tropical storm-force winds, not icane-force winds. urricane-force winds can easily destroy buildand mobile homes. Debris such as signs, roofmaterial, and small items left outside become g missiles in hurricanes. Extensive damage to , towers, water and underground utility lines m uprooted trees), and fallen poles cause considle disruption. igh-rise buildings are also vulnerable to hurri-force winds, particularly at the higher levels
since wind speed tends to increase with height. Recent research suggests you should stay below the tenth floor, but still above any floors at risk for flooding As a general rule of thumb, the hurricane’s right side (relative to the direction it is traveling) is the most dangerous part of the storm because of the additive effect of the hurricane wind speed and speed of the larger atmospheric flow. The increased winds on the right side increase the storm surge. Nonetheless, winds can stay above hurricane strength well inland. Hurricane Hugo (1989), for example, battered Charlotte, North Carolina (which is 175 miles inland) with gusts to nearly 100 mph.
High Wind Safety Actions - as a hurricane approaches • Most mobile and manufactured homes are not built to withstand hurricane force winds. Residents
of these types of homes should relocate to a nearby safer structure once local officials issue a hurricane evacuation order for their community. • Once a hurricane watch is issued, install your window shutters or plywood panels. • When a hurricane warning is issued, finish securing or bringing inside all outside objects, to include lawn furniture, which could become a projectile in high winds. • Listen carefully for safety instructions from local officials, and go to your designated “Safe Room” when directed to do so. • Monitor NOAA Weather Radio. Visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ for more information. • Do not leave your “Safe Room” until directed to do so by local officials, even if it appears that the winds calmed. Remember that there is little to no wind in the eye of a hurricane.
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The Patriot • May 19 - June 1, 2017
JB CHS NEWS
Chapel Corner
NHCC nurses receive blessings
The chapel has new customer service hours to accommodate your needs. Please note the Airbase Chapel will ONLY be open (including phone calls, walk-ins and e-mail) during the days/hours listed below: Sunday: 0900 - 1500 (Worship Services ONLY) Mondays: 0900 - 1500 Tuesdays: 0900 - 1500 Wednesdays: Closed for Training Thursdays: 0900 - 1500 Fridays: 0900 - 1500 Saturday: Closed
CATHOLIC SERVICES Daily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) Chapel Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) Chapel The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sunday- Mass 9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY 10 am - WS Protestant Service with Children's Church 10:30 am - AB Protestant Service with Children's Church
U.S. Navy photos / Kris Patterson
The U.S. Navy Chief of Chaplains, Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, left, blesses the hands of Naval Health Clinic Charleston nurse, Brenda Sales, during a "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony May 8 at NHCC located on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, in celebration of National Nurses Week May 6-12. The "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony, a hospital tradition practiced around the world during Nurses Week, honors nurses who use their hands in many ways to bring healing to patients. Lt. Grant Mayfield, right, chaplain, Naval Support Activity, blesses the hands of Stacey Belton, nurse, Veterans Affairs Goose Creek Outpatient Clinic, during a "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony May 8 at Naval Health Clinic Charleston located on Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, in celebration of Nurses Week May 6-12.
SAPR Corner Air Base Victim Advocates Current SARC - Lucy Rodriguez Current SAPR Specialist - Mrs. Mamie Futrell Sonya Anthony 628 MDG/SGPD Cecilia Ayon 628 FSS/FSOHG Stephanie Bandy 628 LRS/LGRDDO Dale Becker 16 AS/DOSA Natassia Cherne 1 CTCS/AOO Adrienne Forth 16 AS/SARM Joy Franklin 628 CES/CEIA Frederick Hines 437 AW/ESS Lakisha Jackson 315 MXS/MFMFN
Mariah Magtoto Miguel Martinez Denise McQueen Mary Miller Shelita Muldrow Joy Ogden Ryan Sinclair Daniel Tenpas Matthew Thomas William Treiber
628 CS/SCXK 437 AMXS/MXABB 628 ABW/CCA 1 CTCS 628 LRS/LGRM 437 APS/CCQ 437 AMXS 16 AS 628 CPTS/FMN 437 MXS/MXMFC
NWS Charleston Victim Advocates HM1 Nia Maye - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Jenia McCallop - NAVCONBRIG OS1 Anthony Strowder - NAVCONBRIG CS2 Ladecha Beverly - NSA GM1 Joseph Blacka - NSA SH3 Ed Dingle - NSA SH2 Latasha Martin - NSA SH2 Brian Richards - NSA CS2 Ebony Sharpe - NSA HM2 Asare Baffour - HHCC HM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCC HM3 Choloe Wyatt - NHCC ENS Erin Bates - NNPTC ENS Mark Brooks - NNPTC LTJG Stephen Clouse - NNPTC MN1 Collin Justice - NNPTC ENS Sarah Kelly - NNPTC ENS Sindy Ramirez - NNPTC LTJG William Reinike - NNPTC ENS David Rowecamp - NNPTC ENS John Schreiner - NNPTC ENS Erynn Schroeder - NNPTC DC2 Jacque Tibbets - NNPTC
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Air Base 24-Hour Response Hotline 843-963-SARC (7272) Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369 Air Base SARC 843-817-8397 Weapons Station 24-hour Response Hotline 843-478-8615 Weapons Station Civilian Victim Advocate 843-834-4527
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628th ABW 1st quarter award winners announced
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz
Members of Team Charleston are recognized by U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Hudson, left, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, right, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, during the 628th ABW First-Quarter Awards Ceremony at the Charleston Club May 2, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Award winners were selected based on their ability to perform primary duties while adapting to military requirements.
437th APS Port Dawgs run for fallen
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Pubic Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Active-duty Airmen, Air Force reservists, and members of the South Carolina Air National Guard, participated in the 4th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run here May 12. The run remembers and honors those lost in the air transportation career field. Approximately 50 Port Dawgs, Airmen in the air transportation career field, ran in formation around the installation to commemorate the fallen. “We lost 12 one year and it was obvious we had to do something to come together,” said Tech Sgt. Gregory Viruet, 437th Aerial Port Squadron. “This year we lost four. Maybe you have lost someone close to you who was a brother or sister in arms, and you come out here every year to celebrate them.” Viruet said the memorial run impacts more than just JB Charleston population. “This is not just here, it’s all across Port Dawg nation,” said Viruet. “The Air Force does this in deployed environments too.” For some Airmen, the event gives them the chance to be part of something bigger than themselves. For Viruet, that something also hits close to home. “I personally lost a co-worker when I was stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, so for me it’s really big every year coming out and remembering his life,” said Viruet. “It hits home when it’s somebody you worked with every day.”
Viruet hopes his Airmen walk away with a better understanding of how important each and every one of them are and recognize the sacrifices some of their fellow Port Dawgs have made while serving. “It’s about team building,” said Viruet. “Those young Airmen remember and know why we’re doing this. They will be passing this on to the newer Airmen telling them how big of a deal this is. Everywhere you go Port Dawgs are out there loading cargo in austere locations making it happen. We have people who do great things Airmen of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Air Force Reserve members and Air National Guardsmen, run in formation during the 4th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run at Joint Base out there. I feel blessed and Charleston, S.C., May 12, 2017. The purpose of the run was to honor and remember fallen Port honored everyday out there Dawgs, Airmen who lost their lives in the air transportation career field. working with such people.” At the end of the run, Port and thankful for my life and the opportunities I have been given,” Dawgs in attendance gathered in a circle and reflected on the run said Senior Airman Joy Ogden, 437th APS. “Many lives are and those who had lost their lives. ended far too soon and honoring those lives really has a way of “After every memorial run I always walk away feeling blessed making you feel grateful for another day on earth.”
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EVENTS All classes or events are usually held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information or to register, please call A&FRC at 963-4406.
JB CHS NEWS
May 19 r Spring CCAF 2017 Graduation Ceremony - Joint Base Charleston Club Salon A/B. 1400 UOD. May 20 r Key Spouse Training (Initial) - 8:00am-4:00pm. Initial training for new Key Spouses/Please bring appointment letter. May 22 r 628 ABW Key Spouse Social - 11:00am - 1:00pm. Social networking and resource sharing event for 628 ABW Key Spouse teams. r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims From 8:00am-2:00pm, 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. June 1 r MFLC Lunch & Learn - From 11:30-12:30. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class on Building Resiliency In Children: A Parent’s Guide. June 7 & 28 r Pre-separation Counseling - June 7, from 8:3011:30am or June 28, from 1:00-4:00pm, learn benefits and
resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to separating/retiring respectively.
May 30 r Professionalism Is for Everyone - 10:00-11:30am. Professionalism is not just for the workplace, it’s for Life. Come learn the 5 keys to being a true professional and bring Professionalism into every area of your life. r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims From 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. May 31 r Time Management For The Family - 10:00-11:30am. Families will learn how to spend time together by scheduling fun activities into their daily schedule. June 1 r MFLC Lunch & Learn - From 11:30-12:30. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class on Building Resiliency In Children: A Parent’s Guide. June 6 r Resume And Cover Letters - 9:00-11:00am, Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters. June 7 r Interviewing For Success - 9:00-11:00am Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!
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.
NOTICES r Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston. Services include annual vaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals. These services are offered for all branches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg., 648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center. They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838. / Operation Employment: Military and Family Support teams at JB Charleston can help you with 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 843-963-4406.
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EVENTS All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information and to register for a class, call FFSC at 794-7480.
May 20 r Key Spouse Training (Initial) - 8:00am-4:00pm. Initial training for new Key Spouses/Please bring appointment letter. May 22 r Home Buying - 2:00-4:30pm. Learn the basics of purchasing a home. May 24 r Pre-separation Counseling - May 24, from 1:004:00pm, learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to separating/retiring respectively.
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
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