05-20-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston

Patriot

Vol. 2, No. 19

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

Friday, May 20, 2011

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

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Sansone from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron takes his turn flipping a tire May 17 as the 437 APS Rodeo team practices for the Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 readiness competition being held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 23.

437 APS Airmen prepare for AMC Rodeo

By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Six Airmen from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron completed a four-mile challenge course May 17, at Hunley Park on Joint Base Charleston in preparation for the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2011 readiness competition.

The Rodeo, scheduled for July 23 to July 31 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., focuses on improving the worldwide air mobility forces' professional core abilities by challenging Airmen on their daily duties, physical capabilities, mental strength and camaraderie.

"All AMC Aerial Port Squadrons get together and compete to see which squadron can do their job the best, the fastest and most efficient," said Staff Sgt. Matthew Lumm, the 437 APS Rodeo team lead. "We are tested

through six different challenges including a combat endurance obstacle course, a 10K forklift driving course, loading and unloading an aircraft, inspections and other areas of our job.

"The Rodeo helps improve our day-to-day procedures, boost team work and promotes esprit de corps. Since April we have practiced five times a week to ensure we are ready to compete."

The four mile challenge course, used to practice for the Rodeo, consisted of seven different strength training obstacles and began at the bottom of a hill.

The Airmen were dressed in their Airman Battle Uniforms and had gas mask carriers tied to their thighs.

After running for more than a half mile uphill, the Airmen had to push a Humvee for more than 50 yards.

"Pushing the Hummer was my favorite obstacle," said

Weapons Station hosts Battle of Midway commemoration

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

INSIDE

Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station is hosting a commemoration ceremony in recognition of the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway onboard the USS Yorktown, June 3. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the hanger bay of the museum and will celebrate World War II's most significant Naval battle, which changed the course of the war in the Pacific.

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TUITION ASSISTANCE

The event is expected to have several veteran organizations as well as guest speakers in attendance. The required uniform for Navy service members in attendance will be service dress whites for E-6 and below, summer whites for E-7 and above; for Air Force service members the uniform is service dress and for all other participating branches, class A's are required.

For any additional information please see next week's edition of the Patriot or call the Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs office at 963-5608.

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Airman 1st Class Joseph Schlank, 437 APS Rodeo team member. "By working together as a team we can move the vehicle at an impressive speed."

After pushing the Humvee and continuing on their course, the Airmen had just seconds to don their gas masks. While wearing the masks, the Airmen ran for more than a quarter mile.

"Running with the gas mask on is the hardest part of the course," Airman Schlank said. "I was glad when that was over, but we still had a lot of ground to cover."

Following the gas mask run, the Airmen ran to a spot where an improvised litter lay on the ground. Using the litter, they carried one of their team members for 25 yards.

"They are moving fast, but I trust them not to drop me," See Rodeo, Page 5

Free Concert: U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band Today is the last day to pick up tickets for the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band concert being held May 21.

The band from Langley Air Force Base, Va., will perform a 90-minute concert featuring a full 50-piece band playing John Philip Sousa's military and patriotic marches and heritage themed musical selections.

The concert is free, but general admission tickets are required. Tickets may be picked until 5 p.m. tonight at the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department offices on the 2nd floor of North Charleston City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston.

The band will perform at the Sterett Hall Auditorium on the former Charleston Naval Base, 1530, 7th Street, North Charleston at 7 p.m.

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The Patriot • May 20, 2011

COMMENTARY

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Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene 437th Airlift Wing command chief

Responsible use of alcohol Over the past few weeks we have had a master sergeant, a staff sergeant, two senior airmen, and an airman first class from the 437th Airlift Wing arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. This is a very alarming trend that keeps me up at night. It takes me back to the memorial service last year when Staff Sgt. Joseph Villasenor was killed while driving under the influence of alcohol, and to the previous year when Senior Airman Joshua Zwick was killed while driving under the influence of alcohol; and only a few months prior to him, there was Master Sgt. Jermode Pharr who was also killed while driving under the influence of alcohol. What did we learn from the regrettable deaths of these cherished Charleston Airmen? Nothing? Why would an Airman consume alcohol, a substance designed to impact brain and motor function, and then choose to drive? Fellow warriors, we should be thankful that heroes from the Charleston Police Department stepped in to take control before the Airmen in our recent DWI incidents inflicted harm on themselves or the public. DWI is a crime and the National Highway Safety Administration further comments that alcoholimpaired driving is the most frequently committed violent crime in the United States.

We must act to prevent this type of self-destructive and criminal behav-

ior that jeopardizes the lives of everyone on the roadways. Col. Erik Hansen, the 437 AW commander, and I met with 15 different groups of Airmen, investing more than 7.5 hours to discuss, in conversational forums, the issues we face concerning responsible use of alcohol. Our message is simple: Airmen work extremely hard protecting the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, and if they choose to enjoy downtime by consuming alcoholic beverages, it should be done responsibly. A special action team is currently building an anti-DWI campaign and we are evaluating many suggestions for correcting this troubling trend of drinking and driving. We also welcome ideas from our readers who wish to share their thoughts. You may send comments and suggestions to the 437 AW Commander’s Action Group at: 437AW.DS-01@US.AF.MIL. During this development phase, I am asking for help in taking immediate steps to discuss the dangers of abusing alcohol and especially of driving after drinking. Supervisors should have face-to-face discussions with Airmen to evaluate weekend plans and alcohol consumption. Peers must also step in with a culture of intervention to stop the crime from occurring in the first place. We may be hesitant to stop one of our friends from drinking and driving, but imagine how agonizing it would be if we fail to initiate this course correction and it results in loss of life or injury to our colleague or an innocent bystander. Peers are usually in the best position to recognize dangerous behavior and alcohol abuse and encourage changes in behavior.

By no means am I excusing the behavior of perpetrators who commit DWI offenses. We will continue to apply severe disciplinary action to hold these Airmen accountable for committing a serious crime. Today’s poor economy has led to increased military retention rates and recurring force reduction boards. Having a DWI on one’s record puts their career in jeopardy and leads to enormous legal costs, loss of rank, and possible discharge from the military. Good order and discipline will always be enforced. The challenge is in changing the culture of binge drinking and poor planning by many Airmen consuming alcohol. Three airmen killed in the past two years and we continue along the same trend … it’s time to stop the madness. Please get involved and have an honest open conversation with your peers on the responsible use of alcohol. Be a part of the solution.

Keep up while laying back: keeping kids engaged during the summer

By Cicely McCray Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station school liaison officer In the south, just as the leaves begin turning red in the fall and yellow pollen signals the beginning of spring, pesky flying and stinging creatures tell us that summer is approaching.

And with summer comes other little beings that also buzz and flutter around the house in search of a restful place to land ... children home on summer vacation.

Summer camps can satisfy the need for outdoor adventure and fun in many families, but it is important that parents also use these valuable weeks of summer to keep children academically engaged. According to a recent Huffington Post article by Jennifer Peck on the effects of summer learning, "Studies ... show that a lack of summer learning and enrichment opportunities can lead to summer learning loss - a loss in academic skills and knowledge during summer vacation. Summer learning loss, which is cumulative over time, widens the

achievement gap between low-income and middle-income students and increases student drop-out rates."

The notion that learning stops in May and begins again in August has been quite the controversial conversation in many mommy circles during the past few years. In his book "Outliers," Malcolm Gladwell, states, "For its poorest students, America doesn't have a school problem; it has a summer-vacation problem."

Putting numbers to the idea of the summer learning slide, The National Summer Learning Association says on its website, "Most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months."

Two months of math learning loss means that from 1st grade through high school, a well-educated child from a middle class background could potentially fall two years behind in math simply by not practicing their skills during the summer. Children have a lot of energy but they don't always know how to use

it. As a parent, it is your duty to manage your children's time in such a way that they can enjoy their vacation and also keep in touch with their studies.

Ask your child's school librarian, counselor and teacher for websites and activities where your child may stay engaged. Other learning opportunities include the public library and other historical sites around the Charleston area which can provide a classroom without walls experience for your child.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Resilient Attitude "You can get sympathy or you can get better but you can't get both. You can be in your comfort zone or you can have growth, but you can't have both. You can be interested or you can be sold-out-committed, but you can't entertain both. You can have excuses or have results, but you can't do both. You Choose."

'This is it! I have arrived!'

By Chief Master Sgt. LuAnn Gaylor 355th Mission Support Group DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – When I made staff sergeant, I thought, "This is it! I have arrived!"

My ego was quickly squashed when my supervisor informed me that not only was I going to continue the duties I was already performing, but now I also was getting three Airmen to supervise, mentor and lead.

After several years of studying and working hard, I moved on to the next level. When I made master sergeant and joined the senior NCO ranks, I thought, "Certainly this is it. I was shown the secret handshake. I have arrived!"

Once again, reality slapped me up alongside the head when I realized I had even more people to supervise, I was responsible for the smooth operation of the section, and I needed to step up my community service, selfimprovement and base involvement if I wanted to get promoted again.

A few more years passed, and I thought I

was a lot wiser. I had the graying hair and subtle wrinkles to prove it. When I made chief master sergeant, I thought, "Holy smoke! I'm finally a chief! I'll get a special parking spot, take long lunch hours, play golf every Friday, and I won't need to do anything extra because I'm not going to make 'E-10.' Surely, I have arrived!"

The truth is I haven't arrived. I've just begun.

If I want to make this Air Force better for those who come after me and want my Air Force – our Air Force – to continue to be the best, most feared air force in the world, then I have to show our future leaders and the American public that it's not okay to sit back on my laurels and it's not okay to abuse the stripes I have the privilege of wearing. If I believe in our core values and don't want to become the epitome of the old adage, "Do as I say, not as I do," or one of those ROAD (retired on active duty) sergeants, then I need to: • Take responsibility not only when things go right, but especially when they go wrong.

• Continue with my off-duty education, because knowledge is power.

• Volunteer within my unit, base and community.

• Identify problems and have possible solutions on the ready for my superiors.

• Lead from in front of my desk, not behind it and the email I send.

• Support all Airmen through events such as graduations, promotion ceremonies and retirement ceremonies, regardless of whether or not I have a personal relationship with the stars of the show.

• Pick up that piece of trash in the parking lot that so many have just walked by or on.

• Always exceed the standards and not be afraid of hurting someone's feelings or being the bad guy when correcting others.

In one form or another, these things have been a part of every creed we have ever had.

The list could go on and on.

Do I want to make "E-10?" Of course I do.

And I want to not only earn my paycheck, but hopefully, just hopefully, when the time comes to close this chapter in my life, I will be able to look in the mirror and say I gave it my all and I made a difference in some Airman's life.

No, I haven't arrived. Have you?

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Judge Advocate General’s Corps announces law school programs Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Staff Judge Advocate Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1 of 2012. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force.

"Our Air Force missions are constantly changing and commanders deserve to have access to legal advisors with a broad background of military experiences," said Lt. Col. Craig Burton, Joint Base Charleston Staff Judge Advocate. "The FLEP and ELP will ensure that we can continue to maintain a corps of officers whose military experience complements their legal training, providing commanders with the highest caliber of legal support."

According to Colonel Burton, Air Force JAGs do more than just provide legal assistance. In addition to prosecuting and defending clients brought before courts-martial, JAG officers routinely participate in nearly every facet of the Air Force mission including developing and acquiring weapons systems, ensuring availability of airspace and ranges where those systems are tested and operated, consulting with com-

manders about how those systems are employed in armed conflict and assisting commanders in the day-to-day running of military installations around the world.

"Every facet of every Air Force mission is bound by elements of the law," Colonel Burton said.

The FLEP is a paid legal studies program for active-duty Air Force commissioned officers and is an assignment action where participants receive full pay, allowances and tuition.

FLEP applicants must have between two and six years active duty service (enlisted or commissioned) and must be in pay grades O-3 or below as of the day they begin law school. The FLEP is subject to tuition limitations and positions may be limited due to overall funding availability. The Air Force Institute of Technology establishes the tuition limit. The 2011 academic year tuition limit was set at approximately $16,000, but this amount may change year to year.

The ELP is an unpaid legal studies program for Air Force officers. ELP participants do not receive pay and allowances but remain on active duty for retirement eligibility and benefits purposes. ELP applicants must have between two and 10 years active duty service and must be in pay grades O-3 or below as of the first day of law school.

Both the FLEP and ELP programs require attendance at an

American Bar Association accredited law school. Upon graduation and admission to practice law in the highest court of any state, territory of the United States or a federal court, candidates are eligible for designation as judge advocates.

To be considered for FLEP or ELP, applicants must complete all application forms and apply to at least one ABA accredited law school, receive their Law School Admissions Test results and interview with a Staff Judge Advocate by Feb. 15, 2012. Acceptance to a law school is not required at the time of application for FLEP/ELP. Officers must provide a letter of conditional release from their current career field.

Selection for both programs is competitive.

A selection board convenes in early March and selections are based on a review of the application package using a "whole person" concept. The total number of applicants selected for any academic year is based on the needs of the Air Force.

AFI 51-101, Judge Advocate Accession Program, chapters two and three discuss the FLEP and ELP. For more informaand application materials, visit tion http://www.airforce.com/jag, contact your base legal office, or Capt. Laura DeSio, HQ USAF/JAX (laura.desio@pentagon.af.mil or 1-800-JAG-USAF).

Tuition assistance – education without cost

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

plifies the Navy's commitment to the professional and personal development of Sailors.

The program can aid in the advancement of both officer and enlisted service members."

Tuition may not exceed $250 per semester hour or $166.67 per quarter hour and is limited to 16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours per individual. It may not be used to financially assist members for books, CD-ROMS or e-books and is not authorized for a course previously funded by TA. "There are very few restrictions when using TA; it is very user friendly and easy to obtain," Mrs. Stanbery continued. "However, if a Sailor should fail a course, have an incomplete grade or have a voluntary withdrawal grade, that individual will be required to reimburse the Navy for that TA funding.

So, it is essential for Sailors who use TA to understand how important it is for them to

Sailors at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station are furthering their professional and personal education by utilizing the Navy's Tuition Assistance program offered by Navy College.

Available to all active duty Sailors as well as Reservists, the Navy TA program covers 100 percent of tuition costs up-front, paying up to $4,500 per fiscal year for each Sailor and the only requirement to service members who use the TA program is ... just pass!

"The TA program is an important benefit for Sailors pursuing education during their offduty time," said Karen Stanbery, director of Navy College Charleston. "The TA program provides a significant opportunity and exem-

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Electronics Technician 1st Class Brad Tracy, Naval Support Activity command career counselor, said, "Sailors have a great opportunity to earn a degree without having to pay a dime. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this great benefit. I know too many retired Sailors who wished they had taken advantage of this program prior to getting out. Don't become that person."

ET1 Tracy is currently using TA to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in business management.

Navy College also provides Sailors with opportunities to earn college degrees by providing academic credit for Navy training, work experience and off-duty education regardless of a Sailor's location or duty station.

"Most colleges will use portions of a service member's Sailor/Marine American

Council on Education Registry transcript, awarding credits for in-rating knowledge, experience and other professional courses," said ET1 Tracy. "I received 18-credit hours toward my degree before I even started, and some Sailors have earned even more based on their career school and training."

"I like to compare the use of TA to an income tax return. I'll ask a Sailor if they received their income taxes for the past year and if they say yes, which most of them do, I ask them if they gave that money back to Uncle Sam," said Mrs. Stanbery. "That is basically what a Sailor is doing by not using TA; giving up extra money that can be used toward earning a college degree. And who can really give up that kind of money?"

Service members should explore all offduty education options by visiting WS Navy College office or call at 843-764-4493.

On June 6th, ET1(SW/AW) Jason Lowman will fly to Oregon and then pedal 4,000 Miles back to Charleston in honor of the 4,000 people diagnosed with cancer EVERY DAY. Along with raising awareness for SC/National cancer organizations, we are aiming to raise over $100,000 for these cancer centers.

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The Patriot • May 20, 2011

NSA Sailors complete PFA

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Naval Support Activity Sailors set the standard in physical conditioning during a Physical Fitness Assessment held in conjunction with National Physical Fitness and Sports Month on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 5.

The PFA, conducted every six months, consists of a cardiovascular component, push-ups and sit-ups and tests Sailors' cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength and stamina performance.

"The PFA goes hand-in-hand with the Navy-wide effort in promoting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and culture of wellness. It tests our Sailors to ensure they maintain a certain degree of physical readiness that allows them to effectively do their job," said NSA's command fitness leader Master-atArms 1st Class Jacob Moore.

According to MA1 Moore, staying within PFA standards is even more important due to the Navy's increasingly tougher rules governing what happens to Sailors who don't meet the PFA standards.

"Sailors need to be physically fit year-round, not just when the PFA comes up," MA1 Moore said. "Sailors who don't meet the PFA standards could be impacting their careers because if they fail three PFAs within four years, they will be

discharged from the Navy."

The current physical readiness test has gone relatively unchanged since the 1980's but now, Navy officials are researching several alternate exercises that could possibly replace the 1.5mile run and sit-ups.

In a recent Naval Personnel Command article, Navy Physical Readiness Program Director Bill Moore said, even though the Navy is Beta testing new exercises, this does not necessarily mean the PRT will change.

U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan "We are always looking at process Information Systems Technician Seaman Brian Latour conducts the sit-up portion improvement. An open mind is essen- of his Physical Fitness Assessment as his partner, Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class tial to the program - whether we are Michael Barbaro, holds his feet and keep count during the bi-annual physical readiconsidering new exercise options or ness test for Naval Support Activity personnel at Sam’s Gym on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The PFA, conducted every six months, consists of a focusing on nutrition," he said.

"I need to reemphasize that this is cardiovascular test, push-ups and sit-ups examining each Sailor’s cardio-respirafor research purposes only and that tory endurance, muscular strength and stamina performance. there are currently no plans to change the Navy PRT," Mr. Moore said. agility test. These tests are considered to be common moveSome of the assessments being reviewed include: leg-hip ments that are used on a daily basis. dynamometer, standing long jump, 300-yard shuttle run, For further information on the Navy's Physical Readiness two-kilometer rower, five-kilometer bike and a 15-yard pro- Program website: http://www.npc.navy.mil/support/physical.

Beautification projects safety tips Courtesy of the Joint Base Charleston Safety Office It's the perfect location for a party: outdoors. Nature provides decorations in the form of plants and flowers in every color of the rainbow and the birds provide the music. As the temperature rises, our world changes before our eyes. It's springtime in the Lowcountry.

One of our traditional rites of spring is involvement in beautification projects which can be as simple as hanging a basket of flowers on the front porch and planting a flower garden in the yard, or as complex as a community wide Earth Day celebration. This is the time of year when we attempt to make our world a prettier and cleaner place, volunteer to clean our parks and highway right-of-ways, plant community vegetable and flower gardens, and we pick up litter in our neighborhoods and around community ponds. If we can't actively participate, we admire the results of the volunteers' labor.

While working outside, it's important to keep safety in mind. Begin by showing up prepared to work outdoors and consider the following safety tips: To avoid sunburn, wear sunscreen, a hat and light colored clothing.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get snagged on brush or equipment. Wear long sleeves, long pants and gloves to avoid scratches and briars and wear appropriate shoes. If you're working near a road or highway, always wear a safety vest.

Warm up with light stretches before heavy lifting and

work. To avoid back injury, lift heavy items properly-with your legs not your back. Get help if you need it.

To avoid overexertion, take frequent rest breaks and drink plenty of water.

Always stay with at least one other person or a group of people during large scale beautification activities.

Be aware of your surroundings: Watch your footing and stay away from steep slopes. Be aware of automobile traffic.

Learn to identify poison ivy, oak, and sumac. If you come into contact with them, wash the area with water or alcohol. Clean tools and clothing before using them again.

Stay alert. Be aware there may be snakes or other creatures in the brushy areas where you will be working.

Every group should have a first aid kit in its possession and should formulate a plan in case of an emergency.

DON'TS Do not compact or stuff trash into trash bags. Injuries may occur from broken glass or jagged objects.

Do not pick up materials that could be potentially hazardous such as guns, needles, knives or drug paraphernalia. Call 911 if you find these materials.

Do not pick up containers with unidentifiable contents.

If found off base, the South Carolina Department of Health Environmental Control will need to be called to properly dispose of these types of items.

Do not allow anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs to participate in a litter cleanup.

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437 APS Airmen prepare for AMC Rodeo - from page one said Senior Airman Marvin Richardson, 437 APS Rodeo team member, while laying on top of the improvised litter.

At the next spot, about a quarter of a mile away, the Airmen had to carry 16 pieces of dunnage, 4x4 pieces of rubber lumber, or "rumber," for more than 25 yards. Pallets are set on top of rumber to keep them leveled and off the ground.

"Each piece of rumber weighs just over 25 pounds and each member carried them two at a time to a new location," said Sergeant Lumm.

After carrying the rumber the Airmen ran back to the Hummer where a monster truck tire lay on the ground. Taking turns, the Airmen flipped over the tire to get it closer to the finish line 25 yards away.

Immediately following the tire flip the Airmen built a wooden pallet, simulating loading and tying down cargo and then headed back down the hill.

The final obstacle saw each Airmen carrying a five-gallon water jug for more than 25 yards. Once they put the jugs down on the ground they sprinted to the finish line.

"I'm exhausted," said Sergeant Lumm, breathing a bit heavy after crossing the finish. "But it's a good workout and it challenges us to stay physically fit and ready for the Rodeo.

"Tomorrow we will practice engines running on/offloads on a C-17, where we load and unload a Hummer, a trailer and a 10K forklift, to simulate being in a hostile location."

Even though the Rodeo is more than nine weeks away, Sergeant Lumm and his Rodeo team members plan to train until the day before their flight to McChord.

"We are representing our leadership, our squadron and all of Joint Base Charleston so we need to shine above the rest," Sergeant Lumm said. "We strive for excellence in all we do and we want to bring home the trophy."

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The 437th Aerial Port Rodeo team runs to a Charleston C-17 on the Joint Base Charleston flightline, May 18, in preparation for the engine running onload/offload at the Rodeo competition where they will be tested against numerous other bases on career field knowledge, endurance, speed, teamwork as well as safety at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

The 437th Aerial Port Rodeo team perform a litter carry in Hunley Park May. 17 during the team's preparation for the confidence course at the upcoming Rodeo competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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Air Force and Navy News Nominations open for Grateful Nation award RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2011 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award.

This award recognizes one member from each of the military branches and U.S. Special Operations Command for superior performance and service in the war on terrorism.

Nominees must be in the grades of senior master sergeant and below for enlisted or major and below for officers.

Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their major command, field operating agency or direct reporting unit for applicable suspense dates and additional information regarding nomination procedures.

Each MAJCOM, FOA or DRU may submit one nomination. Completed nomination packages must be sent to the Air Force Personnel Center by June 30.

DeBerry elected to College Football Hall of Fame U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – A former U.S. Air Force Academy football coach was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, according to an announcement from the National Football Foundation Board of Directors on May 17.

The foundation will honor Fisher DeBerry, along with the other inductees, at the National Football Foundation's Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 6 in New York City.

Mr. DeBerry will join the list of 2011 inductees, which includes former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, Ohio State running back and 1995 Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George, and Florida State defensive back Deion Sanders.

After a 23-year career as head coach at the Academy, Mr. DeBerry retired Dec. 15, 2006.

The 72-year-old South Carolina native led 17 of his 23 teams to winning records, and 12 captured a bowl bid, posting a 6-6 record. His career record of 169-109-1 is the best in school history in terms of games won and winning percentage.

He coached the Falcons to three conference championships. The team won a share of the Western Athletic Conference championship in 1985, his second season, and again in 1995. In 1998, Mr. DeBerry guided the team to its first outright title with the Western Athletic Conference Mountain Division championship and a win over Brigham Young in the title game in Las Vegas, after which he was named WAC Coach of the Year for the third time in his career. The 1998 team's 12-1 record completed the first back-to-back 10-win seasons in school history, following a 10-3 campaign the

previous year. The 1998 squad finished the season ranked 10th nationally.

His Falcons also dominated the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series with archrivals Army and Navy. Air Force won the trophy 14 times and shared it once in Mr. DeBerry's tenure. He compiled a remarkable 35-11 record against the Black Knights and Midshipmen and is the winningest coach in service academy history.

Mr. DeBerry came to the Academy as an assistant from 1980-83 before the Academy promoted him to head coach in 1984 succeeding Ken Hatfield. His success was immediate as Air Force started the 1985 season 10-0 and flirted with a national championship game appearance before finishing 12-1 including a 24-16 beating of Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl to earn Mr. DeBerry the national coach of the year award.

Two Air Force officers inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – Two Air Force officers who served as astronauts with NASA were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., May 14.

Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, the 14th Air Force commander, and retired Col. Karol Bobko were inducted in a ceremony at KSC a little less than an hour after an Atlas V launched from neighboring Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., carrying the first satellite in the Space Based Infrared System.

Before a crowd in the hundreds, the two Air Force Academy graduates were welcomed into the Hall by fellow Astronaut Hall of Famers.

The first inductee, Colonel Bobko, was also part of the first class to graduate from the Air Force Academy in 1959. He flew on three space shuttle missions and logged more than 386 hours in space, to include piloting the first flight of the space shuttle Challenger in 1983.

On his second space shuttle flight in 1985 on space shuttle Discovery, which he commanded, he participated in something for which his crew never trained for before the flight. When one of the satellites they deployed malfunctioned, they decided to do a spacewalk and use the robotic arm to activate the satellite. Also, despite having a blown main landing gear tire, he successfully landed the space shuttle.

Colonel Bobko's last flight was on space shuttle Atlantis, which was a Department of Defense mission. Since his retirement from NASA and the Air Force in 1988, he has stayed connected with space and is currently the president of the U.S. chapter of the Association of Space Explorers.

A few years after Colonel Bobko finished up his astronaut career, General Helms, a member of the first class of the Air Force

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston public affairs May 15, 1972 - U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft mined Haiphong Harbor in North Vietnam.

May 15, 1969 - The nuclear powered attack submarine Guitarro (SSN-665) sank while tied up to the dock at Mare Island, San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard. The ship, under construction since August 1965, was due to be commissioned in January 1970.

The sinking was caused by uncontrolled flooding within the forward part of the ship.

May 16, 1965 - USS Tucker conducted the first U.S. gunfire support in Vietnam.

May 17, 1987 - USS Stark (FFG-31) was struck by an Iraqi Exocet missile in the Persian Gulf, killing 37 Sailors and wounding 21.

May 18, 1798 - Benjamin Stoddert was appointed as the first Secretary of the Navy.

May 19, 1882 Commodore Shufeldt (USS Swatara) landed in Korea to negotiate the first treaty between Korea and a western power.

May 20, 1815 - Commodore Stephen Decatur sailed with 10 ships to suppress Mediterranean pirates' raids on U.S. shipping.

May 21, 1850 - Craftsmen at the Washington Navy Yard began work on the first castings for the Dahlgren guns.

Academy to include women, was beginning the astronaut portion of her career in 1991.

The former commander of the 45th Space Wing had her first shuttle flight in 1993 aboard space shuttle Endeavor. During this mission, the crew deployed a $200 million satellite.

General Helms' second flight happened in 1994 aboard space shuttle Discovery; she served as a flight engineer and primary remote manipulator system operator.

On her third space shuttle flight in 1996, General Helms was the payload commander and flight engineer on space shuttle Columbia.

This flight was the first to combine both a full microgravity studies agenda and a comprehensive life science investigation.

The former director of plans and policy for U.S. Strategic Command had her fourth space shuttle flight aboard Atlantis in 2000.

General Helms' prime responsibilities during this mission were to perform critical repairs to extend the life of the International Space Station.

General Helms returned to the ISS on space shuttle Discovery in 2001. She, along with a Russian cosmonaut and another astronaut, retired Army Col. James Voss, were aboard the ISS from March until August of that year. It was during this time that General Helms and Colonel Voss set a world record for the longest spacewalk, which lasted 8 hours and 56 minutes.

She returned to Earth on space shuttle Discovery in August; this mission capped off 211 days she had spent in space during her career.

As the current joint functional component commander for space at U.S. Strategic Command, General Helms still is involved with the nation's space program, though in a different capacity than as an astronaut.

U.S. Navy issues Facebook scavenger hunt challenge WASHINGTON – The official U.S. Navy Facebook page has issued a challenge to Facebook fans in the form of a virtual scavenger hunt starting May 18.

The scavenger hunt will help promote the Maritime Strategy while highlighting other U.S. Navy command Facebook pages.

The event will begin with a clue posted Wednesday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. EDT on the U.S. Navy Facebook page that teaches fans about the Maritime Strategy and hints at a command that exemplifies that pillar of the strategy. Scavengers will have to search for the official Facebook page of the command that corresponds to each clue. Upon finding that page, fans should post a comment under the game clue, then return to that page the next day at 9:30 a.m. EDT to find a new clue representing a different core capability of the Maritime Strategy from a new Navy command.

Ultimately six clues will lead scavengers to six different, official command Facebook pages.

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week of Memorial Day. In order to win, fans must find and post a comment under the game clue on each participating page. The first place winner will be a fan who has commented on each page and is the first to comment on the last page of the scavenger hunt.

Introduced in 2007, the Maritime Strategy outlines the sea services six core capabilities: forward presence, deterrence, sea control, power projection, maritime security, and humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

The strategy focuses on security, stability, and sea power.

There are more than 300,000 fans of the U.S. Navy Facebook page and 750 commands on the U.S. Navy Social Media Directory.

Happy Hunting!

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F-35C test aircraft exceeding test and evaluation goals PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Naval Air Systems Command announced May 17 that the test aircraft for the carrier variant of the F35 Joint Strike Fighter have exceeded test and evaluation program goals so far this year.

According to the announcement, the F-35C test aircraft, 'CF-1,' currently at Naval Air Station Patuxent River has completed 36 test flights as of May 11, nearly half the program's goal for the year of 85.

"CF-1's been flying well, even with a number of planned and unplanned maintenance periods," said U.S. Marine Corps Col. Roger Cordell, military site director. "It's a great sign for the fleet that the aircraft is doing well so early in the test program."

In April, CF-1 completed 13 flights, tying a record for the number of test flights for any aircraft at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Additionally, the integrated test team has completed seven CF-1 test flights this month.

"The team has been doing a great job staying on top of maintenance requirements," said Jim McClendon, Lockheed Martin site director vice president. "Just last week, CF-1 flew six flights in six days, which is a great accomplishment in any test program, let alone test and evaluation for a brand new aircraft."

Coupled with this week's arrival of the second carrier variant, CF-2, and arrival of CF-3 later this year, the F-35C test program is making rapid progress toward initial carrier suitability testing this year at Joint Base Lakehurst-McGuire-Dix in New Jersey.

First carrier suitability testing this summer is scheduled to include the first catapult launches, and the F-35C is scheduled to commence shipboard testing in 2013.

The F-35C is the carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, with larger wing control surfaces and reinforced landing gear to operate in the maritime environment. The F-35C is undergoing test and evaluation to evaluate flutter, loads and mission systems at NAS Patuxent River prior to eventual delivery to the fleet.

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston public affairs May 15, 1956 - The 309th Troop Carrier Group, with C-123 aircraft, deployed to Freux, France. This was the first time this plane appeared in Europe.

May 16, 1968 Military Airlift Command airlifted 88.5 tons of food and relief material to Ethiopia in response to a flood.

May 17, 1942 - Igor Sikorsky and Les Morris flew the Sikorsky XR-4 to Wright Field, Ohio to deliver the Army's first helicopter.

May 18, 1992 - A production C-17

Globemaster III flew for the first time in a flight from Long Beach to the test facility at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

May 19, 1980 - The Air Force launched its first Tomahawk ground-launched cruise missile at the Utah Test and Training Range.

May 20, 1978 McDonnell Douglas delivered its 5,000th F-4 Phantom to the services.

May 21, 1969 - The C-5A Galaxy became the heaviest aircraft flown to date in a flight from Dobbins AFB, Ga., with a 728,100-pound takeoff weight. This exceeded the C-5s designed gross weight takeoff load by 100 pounds.

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Dog handler reunion on JB CHS

Staff Sgt. Fazel Munshi maintains control over his dog Ardon before a working dog demonstration on Joint Base Charleston, May 14. Sergeant Munshi and other dog handlers held the demonstration and provided a tour of the JB CHS kennels to members of the 50th Air Police Squadron assigned to Hahn Air Base, Germany during the 1960s. The group was in Charleston celebrating their 50-year reunion.

Sergeant Munshi is a dog handler with the 628th Security Forces Squadron.

Senior Airman Joel Patterson taunts military working dog, Ardon, while Ardon's handler, Staff Sgt. Fanzel Mushi maintains a tight hold during a working dog demonstration on Joint Base Charleston, May 14. Airman Patterson and Sergeant Munshi, dog handlers assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron, provided the demonstration and tour of the JB CHS kennels to a group of veteran K-9 handlers who were in Charleston celebrating their 50-year reunion. The demonstration highlighted the advancements made in the training and utilization of military working dogs.

Veteran K-9 handlers from the 50th Air Police Squadron, Hahn Air Base, Germany, pose for a group photo after touring the kennels and watching a military working dog demonstration given by the 628th Security Forces Squadron on Joint Base Charleston, May 14.

Bob Wallum watches a K-9 demonstration given by dog handlers, Senior Airman Joel Patterson, Staff Sgt. Fazal Munshi and military working dog Ardon on Joint Base Charleston, May 14. Mr. Wallum is one of 32 veterans who attended the 50-year reunion of the 50th Air Police Squadron's K-9 section, which was assigned to Hahn Air Base, Germany during the 1960s. Airman Patterson and Sergeant Munshi are assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron.

Bob Wallum proudly displays his tattoo memorializing Arras, a military working dog that was assigned to him while he was part of the 50th Air Police Squadron's K-9 section at Hahn Air Base, Germany in the 1960s. Mr. Wallum is one of 32 veterans who attended the unit's 50year reunion on Joint Base Charleston.

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AROUND DOD makes progress in civilian hiring reform WASHINGTON – Until very recently, applying for a civilian job at the Defense Department was an exercise in endurance and patience. Applicants had to navigate through a byzantine federal hiring process and amass thick application packets, then often waited as long as a year for any word on their applications.

Pasquale "Pat" M. Tamburrino Jr., deputy assistant secretary of defense for civilian personnel policy, said the practice left defense offices short of critical skills for extended periods and discouraged the best candidates from even considering federal service.

"If you are going to be in the marketplace, competing for the best and brightest – which is what we want – we want to be the employer of choice," he said. "And if you make it hard to apply, you are going to lose in the marketplace."

Committed to attracting the best job candidates, the Defense Department is making good on President Barack Obama's mandate last year to improve the federal hiring process.

DOD launched its own hiring reform initiative two years ago, and it's revolutionizing the way the department processes about 250,000 hiring actions a year, Mr. Tamburrino said.

The typical timeframe for hiring new employees already has been cut from an average of 155 days to 116. "We're pretty happy with that, but we are not stopping there," Mr. Tamburrino said. His goal is to reduce that to the administration's goal of about 80 days.

The broad, 10-step DoD hiring reform initiative covers the full spectrum of the hiring process to make it not only faster, but also simpler, less bureaucratic and more transparent, he explained. It makes applying for a DoD job more in line with what the private sector offers, he added, and ensures hiring managers have the tools they need to advertise and fill vacancies.

It builds a closer partnership between hiring managers and human resources personnel to expedite the hiring process and make it a better experience for everyone involved, Mr. Tamburrino said.

For applicants, gone is the burdensome Standard Form 171, the official federal resume that could run 15 to 20 pages. Also gone is the requirement that job-seekers write essays proving they have the proper knowledge, skills and abilities – called KSAs – for the job.

Applications have gone electronic, filed through the Office of Personnel Management's government-wide "USAJobs" portal. And once applicants enter their profile into the system, detailing their education, work history and skills, that information propagates all of their other job applications.

After they press "send," applicants are no longer left wondering if their application has gone into a "black hole," Mr. Tamburrino said. "People are getting feedback when they submit their application.

They are getting a response: 'Your application is in the queue. It has been received by the [human resources] office. It is being processed.'"

Any questions that need to be cleared up are addressed early on to ensure they don't slow down the process.

DoD's hiring reform initiative doesn't stop with the application process. Hiring managers are adopting new, streamlined methods to advertise their positions and interview the best-qualified candidates.

The days of "convoluted vacancy announcements that were almost unique to every individual job we advertised" have fallen by the wayside, Mr. Tamburrino said. Now, rather than custom-writing every vacancy announcement, hiring managers are encouraged to use standardized templates that cover basic job functions at the designated occupational series and grade level. Minor edits to those templates ensure they properly describe the particular job being filled.

"We think that makes it go a lot faster,"

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Gates budget review to 'Force Discussion' of risk analysis WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Robert Gates today announced the framework for a comprehensive review of military spending designed to put national security needs ahead of arbitrary budget cuts.

"We must reject the traditional approach of applying across-the-board cuts - the simplest and most politically expedient approach, both inside this building and outside of it," Mr. Gates said at a Pentagon news briefing. "That kind of an approach preserves overhead and maintains force structure on paper. But it results in a hollowing out of the force from a lack of proper training, maintenance and equipment. We've been there before in the 1970s and in the 1990s."

President Barack Obama, in an April 13 speech on the nation's fiscal challenges, set a goal of saving $400 billion over 12 years, mostly from the Defense Department and beyond savings already identified. To do that, he directed Mr. Gates and other Pentagon leaders to conduct a "fundamental review of America's military missions, capabilities, and security role around the world," Mr. Gates noted.

Defense leaders have worked for more than two years to find cost savings in the department, Mr. Gates said. The effort began in acquisitions, with more than 20 weapons systems being curtailed or cancelled, then moved to cutting overhead costs and redirecting the savings to support warfighters and help to reduce the federal deficit.

"The overarching goal of these efforts was to carve out enough budget space to preserve and enhance key military capabilities in the face of declining rates of budget growth," he said.

The goal of the new review, Mr. Gates said, is "to preserve a U.S. military capable of meeting crucial national security priorities, even if fiscal pressure requires reductions in the force's size."

The review will be guided by the National Security Review, the National Defense Strategy, the National Military Strategy, the Chairman's Risk Assessment and the Quadrennial Defense Review to ensure it is focused on "strategic policy choices, first, and corresponding changes in the DOD budget, second," the secretary said. The director of cost assessment and program review, the undersecretary of defense for policy, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will lead the effort jointly, he added.

The review will provide a strong analytical link currently missing between the QDR and the present makeup of the forces, the secretary said. Once competing strategy options are identified, only then should the review consider fiscal implications and options, he said.

The secretary outlined a four-step process for saving money in the department that would start with identifying additional efficiencies to be gained from eliminating bureaucratic excess and overhead. But that alone won't generate enough savings, Mr. Gates said, so examiners should then move on to looking at programs, processes and mandates that drive up costs, "to include the way we deliver health care, compensate military personnel, provide retirement benefits, sustain our infrastructure and acquire goods and services."

In the third category, officials will review missions and capabilities of marginal scope against overall strategy. "They represent missions that the department carries out today that, while of value, are not

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central to our core mission or are of lower priority," Mr. Gates explained.

Gates cited the long-standing U.S. strategy that calls for the military to be able to fight two major, regional conflicts simultaneously as an example of reviewing strategic alternatives.

"If you were to tell yourself the likelihood of having two such fights simultaneously is low, and you could therefore plan to fight sequentially, that would have huge implications in terms of the size of force that you need to maintain," he said. "But the other side of that is the risk involved if you're wrong."

The final area for consideration – "the hardest category, strategically, and I would say intellectually," Mr. Gates said – is to consider alternatives to the Quadrennial Defense Review strategy that translate into options for reductions in force structure or capability needed to execute the strategy, Mr. Gates said. Such consideration would be informed by all the other activities in the framework, he added.

"In the end, this process must be about identifying options for the president and the Congress where the nation is willing to accept risk in exchange for reduced investment in the Department of Defense," Mr. Gates said.

No matter what happens in the review process, the secretary said, leaders must make tough decisions and avoid the "hollowing out" of the forces.

"I want to force that kind of discussion," he said. "If we're going to cut the military, if we're going to reduce the resources and the size of the U.S. military, people need to make conscious choices about what the implications of that are for the security of the country, as well as for the operations that we have around the world."

White House launches U.S. international cyber strategy WASHINGTON – White House officials yesterday launched a strategy that the administration says unifies U.S. engagement with international partners on a range of cyber issues for the first time.

The International Strategy for Cyberspace was presented here by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Attorney General Eric Holder Jr., Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn III. "Cyberspace and the technologies that enable it allow people of every nationality, race, faith and point of view to communicate, cooperate and prosper like never before," President Barack Obama said in an introduction to the report.

"Citizens across the globe," he added, "are being empowered with information technologies to help make their governments more open and responsive."

"I am delighted to carry forward our defense cooperation in the cyber realm," Mr. Lynn said, "and look forward to working closely in this effort with the departments of State, Justice, Commerce and Homeland Security, and under the continued leadership of President Obama."

In a May 16 White House blog post, White House cybersecurity coordinator Howard Schmidt wrote that the international strategy is larger than any one department or agency.

"It is a strong foundation for the diverse activities we will carry out across our entire government," he added. "It is about the principles that unite our nation, the vision that unites our policy, and the priorities that unite our government."

The new international strategy, Mr. Lynn said, "provides a framework for how we can expand this cooperation and establishes how network security relates to other crucial areas of partnership."

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Community salutes 315th Airmen at award events Story and photo by Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Master Sgt. Claudette Alexander, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Kelly Dixon, 315th Airlift Wing's Military Pay office, received awards this month for their contributions to the community and excellence while serving their country in uniform.

The Exchange Club of Charleston selected Sergeant Alexander as their Reserve Airman of the Year at a Citadel Alumni luncheon May 12.

The Exchange Club recognized Sergeant Alexander for her accomplishments during her recent deployment to the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Wing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan where her unit sustained daily mortar attacks throughout her deployment.

The club noted Sergeant Alexander's 100 percent mission excellence while coordinating the upload of more than 4,000 patients and passengers from Craig Joint Theater Hospital and six wing agencies at Bagram Airfield. Sergeant Alexander also managed flight operations for three major commands and 12 squadrons.

Sergeant Dixon was selected as the Reservist of the Year by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce during the annual Salute to the Military event held at the Charleston Area Convention Center, May 5.

Sergeant Dixon is a single mother and maintains a full time job, yet continues to contribute to numerous charitable functions. As a dedicated volunteer for the Lunch Buddy Program at River Oaks Middle School, Sergeant Dixon men-

tors children every third Wednesday of the month.

She also serves as assistant musician for several separate choirs at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and is an active member of the Military Outreach Ministry at the church. Sergeant Dixon collects goods for care packages, sends inspirational emails and provides assistance to members of her church and their families who are deployed. As the team mom for a local youth basketball league, she supports and assists more than 100 youth from the local area.

Sergeant Dixon also vol- Master Sgt. Claudette Alexander receives the Reserve Airman of the Year award from the untarily prepares food for Exchange Club of Charleston during the Citadel Alumni luncheon May 12. Sergeant Alexander was recognized for her recent deployment with the 445th Aeromedical the Meals on Wheels Evacuation Wing to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Sergeant Alexander coordinated the Program and participates in upload of more than 4,000 patients and passengers from Craig Joint Theater Hospital and the March of Dimes Walk-A managed flight operations for three major commands and 12 squadrons.

Thon, which supports research combating birth defects and premature births. children attend school.

General Raymond E. Johns, Jr., commander, Air Mobility Sergeant Dixon has been an American Red Cross blood donor for the past three years and is involved in the Parent Command, presented the prestigious award to Sergeant Teacher Organization at Sedgefield Middle School where her Dixon.

Face of Defense: fighter pilot balances work, motherhood

By Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Phelps 20th Fighter Wing SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – When Air Force Maj. Jaime Nordin saw her first airshow as a child, she knew she wanted to fly fighter jets.

"I was mesmerized by fighters – the idea of going fast and flying upside-down," said the F-16 pilot with the 79th Fighter Squadron here, one of 58 women among the Air Force’s 2,689 fighter pilots.

The role of Air Force fighter pilots is to maintain superiority in the air and support the ground fight. But Nordin's mission goes beyond that. She also is the mother of a 2year-old daughter named Caleigh.

"Being a mom and a fighter pilot are both equally demanding, which makes having only 24 hours in a day hard," she said. "But more and more, I'm becoming a mom, and a fighter pilot is my trade."

Nordin said she was five to six weeks pregnant when she found out Caleigh was on the way. "Because of that,” she said, “I joke with my daughter that she has flown in an F-16." But impending motherhood meant that Nordin had to take some time off from flying.

"Between pulling high G’s and the ejection seat, flying while pregnant is a ‘no go,’" she said.

Being grounded was difficult at first, the major acknowledged. "I went through an identity crisis because I had to stop flying,” she said. “I had to become something other than a fighter pilot. But after a while, my motherly instincts took over."

During that time, Nordin worked in the operations support squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. After the time off from the pregnancy and recovery, her qualifications for flying were out of date, so she had to take a class at Luke

Air Force Base, Ariz.

"During the time off, I really missed flying," Nordin said. "It's kind of a need. I missed being in the air and the camaraderie of the squadron."

Nordin's husband also is an F-16 pilot, which presents unique challenges to the couple in raising a two-year-old.

For example, she said, she sometimes worries about what will happen while she's flying or in the middle of something else and can't pick up Caleigh.

"Fortunately, we have friends who are willing to step in and help us out at the drop of a hat," she said. "Several times we've had to cash in on them for help because of mission requirements."

For times when the two pilot parents have temporary deployments at the same time and can't bring Caleigh, they have a family care plan in place to ensure their daughter’s care.

"We've been making adjustments in our lives to make things work since day one," Nordin said. "The busy lifestyle is the only life we know. We've always had to adjust and readjust. [Caleigh has] always known this life."

But so far, she added, the couple has not yet had to miss out on any key moments in their daughter's life.

"I know there are a ton of families where that is not the case, so we've been blessed in that way," she said. "You have to learn to celebrate the ordinary."

The mom and fighter pilot said she can tell that her daughter understands what it means for her parents to be pilots.

"She can tell you what an F-16 is," she said. "She is thrilled by them. She'll see one fly and say that's mom or dad. She enjoys sitting and watching the planes taxi down the runway. She's engulfed in it."

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JB CHS-WS FLETC course opened for motorcycle training Story and photos by Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office The Joint Base Charleston 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office offered the practical riders' motorcycle operation and mentorship training at JB CHS-Weapons Station, May 14 and 15.

The training, held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center pursuit training course, instructed more than 20 personnel on safety hazards and helped develop and improve riding skills while operating a motorcycle at high speeds.

"The practical riders' motorcycle operation and mentorship training day is an avenue for riders to gain confidence on their bikes," said Master Sgt. Robert Carman, 628 ABW traffic safety manager. "This environment allows riders to advance their skills while testing their limits and the limits of their bikes at highway speeds but in a controlled environment."

Electronics Technician 1st Class Scott Rothfusz, the motorcycle safety coordinator for Nuclear Power Training Unit, rides the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center pursuit course during the practical riders’ motorcycle operation and mentorship training at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 14. The FLECT course was opened for the weekend of May 14 - 15 for the JB CHS 628th Air Base Wing safety office so motorcycle riders could utilize the controlled environment to gain experience of riding at interstate speeds.

The FLETC course, a 1.5 mile course with 11 turns, challenges the ability of riders and provides fundamental, high-practice based training on motorcycles.

This training is not offered in the mandated riding certification courses and can be dangerous to practice on busy highways without proper instruction.

"Riding today on this course has allowed me to exercise my riding skills in a safe environment, which More than 20 motorcyclists rode the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center pursuit allowed me to practice turns course during the practical riders’ motorcycle operation and mentorship training at Joint at highway speeds, which Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 14. The FLETC course offers riders the oppurtuniincreased my confidence ty to conduct highway speed training on the 1.5 mile course with 11 turns. Riders honed level," said Electronics their skills while learning to negotiate turns in the controlled environment .

Technician 1st Class Scott Rothfusz, a participant and the motorcycle safety coordina- gers that are not present with this course."

The course had a lot to offer even for experienced riders, tor for Nuclear Power Training Unit.

"In certification riding courses, students learn techniques, said Marine Sgt. Daniel Sloniker, stationed at Marine Corps but there is no chance to truly practice those techniques dur- Air Station Beaufort. He participated in the training day ing the course," he said. "Riders who attend training like this even though he has 10 years of motorcycle experience.

"It is a lot of fun to ride on a track because out here I can can practice techniques while receiving feedback from the relax and focus on improving my riding," said Sergeant instructors."

According to Sergeant Carman, the riders are divided into Sloniker. "I've been able to better understand my bike and three separate groups: beginner, intermediate and advanced. practice techniques that I would not dare attempt in traffic Each group rides with an instructor for 20 minutes then rests until I've built-up my confidence on that skill."

The month of May is motorcycle safety awareness during the other group's session. While resting, instructors hold a group discussion, and go over techniques to help month, and safety was the main focus of the day. The emphasis of safety on the FLETC track was related to posimprove riding habits for increased safety.

"This is not a track day where motorcyclist can go as fast sible daily driving situations. The rules and regulations for as possible, this is a training day that expands education on motorcycle safety for military personnel are to ensure riders safety and bike bonding," Sergeant Carman said. "Bike are continuously using safety precautions while operating bonding is learning everything about your bike, such as how motorcycles.

"The military is not joking around with motorcycle safeit handles in different types of turns."

"It is important for riders to learn their bikes," said ty," said ET1 Rothfusz. "The Navy, Air Force, Army and Sergeant Carman. "If the rider knows the limits of their bike Marines all want their service members safe so they can not and their own personal limits then they will be able to main- only perform their duties well, but also enjoy their off-duty tain proper safety when operating around cars and other dan- hobbies."

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Special Announcement It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Senior Airman Casey R. Jackson, 315 AMXS. Capt Tabitha Rand, 315 AMXS, is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Airman Jackson. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact Capt Rand at 963-2844 (office), 843-568-4346 (cell) or tabitha.rand.1@us.af.mil.

Events Wednesday ❏ Smooth Move Workshop: Learn how to ease through a Permanent Change of Station move and receive valuable take-a-ways just for attending.

The workshop is May 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the AFRC. Call 963-4406 to register.

Thursday ❏ Career Status Bonus/REDUX: Is it a wise choice? Find out May 26 from 3:30 to 4 p.m., at the AFRC. Learn whether or not CSB/REDUX is the best retirement choice before you make a decision you may regret. The briefing is at the AFRC. Call 963-4406 to sign up. ❏ Exceptional Family Member Program: Civilians and military members (who are enrolled in the EFMP) and their dependents are invited to participate in this support group, May 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss concerns, share ideas and gain support. Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to register or for more information.

May 30 ❏ Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony: American Legion Post 166, Goose Creek and Fleet Reserve Association Branch 50, North Charleston, are holding their annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, May 30th at noon

at Carolina Memorial Gardens, Rivers Avenue, North Charleston. Please join us as we honor our comrades that have reported to the Supreme Commander. There will be a reception at FRA Branch 50, 2185 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston for all participants. Volunteers are needed to place flags on our comrades' final resting places. If you or your group would like to help, meet us at Carolina Gardens at 8 a.m. again at 6 p.m. to pick them up. For more information or directions, call American Legion Post 166 at 5535454 or FRA Branch 50 at 744-6567.

May 31 ❏ How to prepare for a disaster with a family member with special needs: The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on planning and preparation today. This workshop offers guidelines and common sense measures for families that have members with special needs. Briefing will be held May 31 at the AFRC from 6 to 8 p.m.

Call 963-4406 to register.

June 1 ❏ The Thrift Savings Plan simplified: Learn about the pros of enrolling in the TSP, what it can do to help supplement your retirement income and how to invest based on the lifecycle financial planning concept. For both military & civilian members eligible to enroll in the TSP, the briefing is at the AFRC, June 1 from 8 to 9 a.m. Call 9634406 to sign up today. ❏ Spouse Orientation to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base: All newly-arriving spouses to JB Charleston are invited to attend this class on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the AFRC, Bldg. 500, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Get the information you need to make this your family's best assignment ever. Please ask about the child care options available when registering. Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to register.

June 2 ❏ Newcomer's Tour: Join other JB - CHS newcomers, June 2 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for this fun, free bus tour of downtown Charleston and the surrounding area. The bus departs from the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to reserve your seat on the bus.

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Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Saturday ❏ Armed Forces Day concert: Today is the last day to pick up tickets for the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band concert being held May 21. The concert is free, but general admission tickets are required.

Tickets may be picked until 5 p.m. tonight at the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department offices on the 2nd floor of North Charleston City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston. The band will perform a 90-minute concert featuring a full 50-piece band playing John Philip Sousa's military and patriotic marches and heritage themed musical selections at the Sterett Hall Auditorium on the former Charleston Naval Base, 1530, 7th Street, North Charleston at 7 p.m.

Wednesday ❏ Youth Sideline Sports Camp: Are your kids looking for a unique way to kickoff their summer vacation? Have them attend a fun, non-traditional sports camp on the Air Base. This free program, May 31 to June 3 is open to ages nine through 18, with activities including Ultimate Frisbee, badminton, water polo, team handball, lawn games and an obstacle course. The action starts everyday at 9 a.m. and finishes around noon. Call the Youth Center at 963-5434 for more information or to register. Registration deadline for the camp is Wednesday, 25 May 11.

Ongoing ❏ Midsummer Knight's Read: The Summer Reading Program runs from June 6 through July 30 and is designed to encourage and improve reading skills among youth (kindergarten through high school). To register for the program, stop by the Air Base Library or NSA Branch Library and pick up your summer reading packet. (All books in this program must be checked out from the AB Library or NSA branch). Children can earn weekly incentives for meeting the reading goals. In addition, there will be weekly drawings and a grand prize upon completion of at least four weeks of the program. ❏ Summer swim lessons: Summer swim lessons registration is now ongoing at the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 647. All classes will be at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool.

The cost is $35 per participant. Summer 2011 Learn-to-Swim class schedule is as follows: · Session I June 7 - 17 · Session II June 28 - July 8 · Session III July 19 - 29 · The 45 minute lessons will be held during each session from 9 to 9:45 a.m., 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 6 to 6:45 p.m. · The Parent & Infant (Mom & Tots) class will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. during Session III, July 19 to 29. ❏ Summer Camp Registration: Registration for Summer Camp continues through May 20, 2011. All active duty, DoD civilians and activated Reservist dependent's are welcome. Children ages five years old and attending kindergarten and children up to 12 years old are eligible. Only complete packages will be accepted and must be turned in one week prior to the session start date. Packages will be accepted Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer Camp runs from May 30 to August 19. Contact Youth Programs at 963-5684 for more details. ❏ Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts. Children six through 17 and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6:00 p.m. ❏ Homeschooler's fitness time: Meet and enjoy recreation time with other home-schoolers every Mon., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Youth Center Bldg. 1993. ❏ Daycare story & craft hour: Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. on Joint Base Charleston -

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Events Wednesday ❏ Military Spouse 101: This workshop is an orientation for military spouses who are new to the military. Being a military spouse can be overwhelming but such an adventure. Come to the Fleet & Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, May. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and get your military checklist. To register or for more information, call FFSC at 764-7480.

Thursday ❏ Volunteer Orientation: Join us May 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Bldg 755 for beneficial information on the volunteer program on base and in the community. It is a great way to meet new people, network and offer help with skills you already use. You can also use volunteering on your resume to help in that job search. Call 764-7480 to register or for more information.

May 31 ❏ Staying in the Green: We experience stress everyday whether we are PCSing, having work overload, looking for a job, are new to the military lifestyle or just dealing with traffic. Learn techniques to slow down, take a deep breath, prioritize and relax. Join us May 31 at FFSC, Bldg. 755 from 10 to 11 a.m. to keep stress at a manageable level with useful tips for "staying in the green."

Call 764-7480 to register or for more information ❏ Educational & Scholarship Opportunities: Frustrated filling out the college financial applications? Searching for scholarships? Come for an informative workshop on colleges, scholarships/grants available for military spouses, and how to complete your Financial Aid application for college. Get the scoop on May 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755 from college representative experts. For more information, call FFSC at 764-7480.

❏ Personal Financial Management: Are you bit intimidated by looking at your credit report and need help trying to decipher this elusive and lengthy (but extremely important) document. Let your FFSC certified financial specialists assist you in accessing and explaining your credit report to you. We can provide the tools and information to improve your score and make the right decisions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at 764-7480. ❏ Wise credit Choices: Did you know that your credit score is a huge deciding factor for interest rates, mortgages, insurance costs, employability, loans, deposits, etc.? Many people are unaware of the impact debt can have on not just your financial life, but your whole life. Call our personal financial manager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480. ❏ Women's personal training offered: The Weapons Station fitness program is offering women's small group personal training free of charge at Sam's Gym. The service is offered Monday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., and focuses on muscular strength, endurance and increased functionality of gross body movements. This program is offered to all fitness levels, so bring some water and a positive attitude and be ready to work. Call 764-4173 for more information. ❏ Developing your spending plan: Let a financial education specialist at the FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provide you the tools and resources needed to develop a financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC 7647480 for more information.

Education and Training ❏ Free MWR Fitness Classes: Did you know that MWR offers group exercise classes free of charge to active-duty military and only $2 per class for all other patrons? A variety of classes such as yoga, spinning, step and sculpt and more are available in the Group Exercise Room, located in Bldg. 725 next to the Post Office. Call Sam's Fitness Center at 764-4173 for more information.

Air Base, where we will be reading the same stories and doing the same crafts as the regular story time on Tuesdays, just on a different day. Due to limited seating re-registration is required by the Monday before day care story hour. Call 963-3320 to sign up. ❏ Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come join us to have fun, experience new activities and meet new friends. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-3635230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information.

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

Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability.

Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ The Green Hornet: May 20, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Megamind: May 21, 5 p.m., Rated PG ❏ The Dilema: May 21, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ The Green Hornet: May 22, 2 p.m., Rated PG-13

Movie Schedule: Air Base Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. ❏ Your Highness: May 20, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ Hanna: May 21, 7:30 p.m., Rated R

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Carolyn Adams and Capt. Paula McClure cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Joint Veteran's Administration Optometry clinic at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 17. The facility is Charleston's first joint initiative between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. The clinic offers optometry and audiology services for veterans, DoD dependents and retirees and will be staffed by five fulltime employees. Ms. Adams is the Ralph H.Johnson Veteran Affairs Medical Center director and Captain McClure is the Naval Health Clinic Charleston commander.

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by Kevin McManus Members of the Sweetgrass Retirement Village stand infront of the C-124 Globemaster II during their tour to Joint Base Charleston.

Tech. Sgt. Harold Higgins shows members of the Sweetgrass Retirement Village a replica of the C-17's cockpit, and explains how it's used to help train the maintenance crews.

The 315th Airlift Wing hosted a tour for members of the Sweetgrass Retirement Village as part of their community outreach program May 17. During the visit, these seniors enjoyed a nice lunch at the Charleston Club and visited the Field Training Department where they were able to see how simulators are used to help train the maintenance crews. They finished their day off with a quick look at the C-124 Globemaster II, and the C-141.

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