05-25-2012 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston

Patriot

Vol. 3, No. 21

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

Thursday, May 24, 2012

In honor of Memorial Day U.S. Air Force photo illustration / Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

Street Smarts sends clear message to Airmen

INSIDE

By Airman 1st Class Dennis Sloan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT EFFORT

Civilian and military first responders work together See page 8

DEPLOYED

Remote promotion enjoyed at home

By Michaela Judge Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Meet JB CHS’s new MSgt. selects See page 4

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with pictures of real vehicle and motorcycle crashes where individuals were drunk, under the influence of a drug or texting.

McCluan made it very clear to all attendees that the photos and scenarios he showed and discussed were all real cases that he and other paramedics have responded to.

"I know a lot of you may think we dressed up people and staged these accidents to scare you, but unfortunately that is not true," said McCluan. "Every photo we've shown you is a wreck where the individual driving and those in the vehicle were killed."

Seatbelts were another hot topic at the presentation as well.

"We've heard all the excuses for why people don't wear seatbelts," said Stocks. "Individuals See Street Smarts, Page 3

Services Transformation to streamline JB Charleston programs

See page 13

PROMOTIONS

The Joint Base Charleston Safety Office hosted a "Street Smarts" presentation at the Joint Base Theater May 21 kicking off the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign.

A video of Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Kaiser, AMC command chief, giving their personal safety messages to Airmen played during the presentation.

"We lost two Airmen in AMC this past summer and we cannot afford to lose anymore," said Johns. "We need to reverse this rising trend of fatalities during the summer and the way we do that is by making safety personal."

Kaiser followed up the commanders' remarks

by saying all Airmen need to look after one another and make responsible decisions while still enjoying their summer.

SAFE instructors were then introduced by a member of the JB Charleston Safety Office and began their brief.

"We are not here to lecture you on what not to do over the summer, but rather show you what will happen if you or others around you choose to drink and drive, text and drive, or not wear a seat belt," said Joe McCluan, Orlando, Fla., fire fighter and paramedic.

McCluan and his fellow fire fighter and paramedic, Chris Stocks, reviewed several scenarios in which alcohol, drug use or distractions such as texting were the main reason for traumatic fatalities.

They followed up each one of their briefings

The 628th Force Support Squadron is in the beginning stages of implementing an Air Force initiative known as Services Transformation, a base-wide approach to reduce and streamline Services operations, where practical, in order to meet current fiscal constraints.

As part of this initiative, 628th FSS is taking steps to identify the services most valuable to the installation's employees and their families by determining what changes can be made to ensure operations and facilities are relevant to the base's current needs.

"One of the most important takeaways from this transformation is that none of our Services functions or programs are going away at Joint Base Charleston. As an installation, we are looking at different avenues to provide customer support, but in a way that is more relevant to the existing needs of the base community," said Lt. Col. Danny Davis, 628th Force Support Squadron commander.

While the Services programs the base is utilizing will not be going away, Davis said the way in which people receive a particular service or where someone goes to get the service on base may change in the coming months.

"We are looking at ways to consolidate functions, management and activities, not only to find cost savings, but to also make these services more accessible to the base," Davis said.

To help identify the services that are most important to the base community, the 628th FSS is developing a survey to receive customer

feedback on services activities that exist across the installation. This survey will be available for the base populace to fill out and address the positives, negatives and improvements they would like to see implemented within Services.

Until the survey is developed and distributed, individuals can submit an Interactive Customer Evaluation at http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm? fa=site&site_id=417 to provide feedback and ideas.

"It's important as we move forward with transforming our operations, that we do it in a way that addresses specifically what the base community needs. When someone is looking for a specific service, we want them to automatically think of using one of our facilities first, and if they don't, we want to know why and where we can reinvigorate an activity or level of service to bring business back to the base. One of the ways we can make these improvements is by hearing your honest feedback through this survey," Davis said.

Something as simple as submitting feedback has already led to one base improvement: Rookies Sports Grill. After hearing feedback from Joint Base Charleston Airmen looking for on-base dining alternatives, the 628th FSS opened a new sports grill within the Charleston Club, which provides a hang-out spot to dine and watch the latest sporting events.

"Projects, such as creating Rookies Sports Grill, were initiated through feedback, but it was also made possible through revenue gained through other Services operations. When the base community utilizes an on-base Services function, that revenue not only ensures the

business can continue to exist, but it also helps to fund additional improvements and activities on base," he said.

Many locations on base, including the Base Exchange (AAFES and NEX), take a portion of their revenue and put it right back into other Services activies and projects benefiting the base populace.

As 628th FSS receives input on functions and activities, leadership will also be looking at how often these services are used as another form of feedback.

"In many ways, the personnel and their families are and will continue to "vote" with their dollars on what activities are important to them, and the ones that may not be as useful.

Joint Base Charleston will continue to provide support to an activity or service, as long as the base community continues to utilize it and finds it relevant," said Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander.

Over the next several months, many Services activities and resources will merge at the management level, relocate with other functions to different facilities or tailor their services in a way that will help create savings and improve customer support. As changes happen, the 628th FSS and Public Affairs office will advertise through various channels to inform the public.

"This process will have its challenges, but we assure you leadership is focused on continuing to support the services that contribute most significantly to quality of life and resiliency of the Joint Base Charleston community," McComb said.

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COMMENTARY

Commentary by Lt. Col. Tyr Brenner 628th Contracting Squadron commander

The Department of Defense calls upon its employees to accomplish remarkable things while upholding the highest standard of excellence. Our actions are heavily scrutinized by Congress and the American public, but every day we meet and, most often, exceed the expectations placed upon us.

However, in this atmosphere of decreased manning and increased operations tempo, the success we work so hard to achieve sometimes gets tainted by unauthorized commitments made by those who may not understand completely what they can and cannot do when procuring supplies or services.

According to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the rules that outline Government purchasing, only a warranted contracting officer can obligate federal funds. Sometimes it may be tempting to make an urgent purchase when time is tight or a commander wants something right now. But keep in mind all military and government civilian personnel are subject to disciplinary action and may be held personally and financially liable if such a purchase cannot be ratified.

Only warranted contracting officers have the authority to enter into purchase agreements, obligate federal funding and sign contracts on behalf of the government. As a matter of good business, contracting officers consider the advice of specialists in audit, legal, engineering and other fields, as appropriate, but no one other than the contracting officer has either implied or actual authority to negotiate contracts. Ratifications are a process of approving an unauthorized commitment by a contracting officer. As the 628th Contracting Squadron commander, I have ratification authority up to $30,000. Anything above that threshold must be approved through the joint base commander to the Air Mobility Command senior contracting officer.

Regardless of the amount involved, ratification procedures are difficult, time consuming and very embarrassing for the individual who made the unauthorized commitment. Additionally, payment to contractors who acted in good faith is unduly delayed, which causes the government needless embarrassment. The contracting professionals who support you can keep you legal and out of trouble in an emergency. We have efficient and effective emergency contracting procedures. Call us, day or night!

The end of the fiscal year is another time when there's the potential for trouble. In an effort to avoid ratifications, improve our customer support and ensure all our funding is obligated this fiscal year, here's how 628th CONS plans to provide for Joint Base Charleston. The end of the fiscal year is quickly approaching. Contracting has established specific timelines to facilitate getting every unit's dollars obligated and, more importantly, supporting every unit's mission in a timely manner. These dates provide the minimum lead times required to ensure purchases are completed and funds obligated

before the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30. Administrative lead times to write contracts vary based on complexity, dollar threshold, item, service or construction projects being purchased. All unfunded requirements should have been already identified through your unit Resource Advisor so that all requirements can be prioritized by Groups and Wings in the coming weeks.

Here are the key dates to remember: Commodity is a commercial item that can be purchased over the counter such as ink: • Under $2,500 - use your unit government purchase card until your unit's RA has expended fiscal year funding or September 30, 2012.

• Between $2,500 - $25,000 - GPC usage may be authorized if the purchase can be made through a previously competed contract. If GPC is not appropriate, a funded Form 9 must be received by the 628th CONS by July 6, 2012. GPC usage under a Best Value Determination must be received by August 3, 2012.

• More than $25,000 but less than $150,000 - Process the funded Form 9 for receipt by the 628th CONS by July 6, 2012.

• More than $100,000 - Process the funded Form 9 for receipt by the 628th CONS by July 6, 2012.

Services are any paid services such as janitorial; basically paying for an individual's time and/or action: • Under $2,500 (and not recurring) - use your unit GPC card until your unit's RA has expended fiscal year funding or September 30, 2012.

• If the service is to be performed on multiple occasions resulting in a total cost of more than $2,500, process a funded Form 9 to the 628th CONS

by July 6, 2012.

• More than $2,500 but less than $150,000 - process a funded Form 9 and Performance Work Statement to the 628th CONS by July 6, 2012.

• More than $150,000 - process a funded Form 9 and PWS to the 628th CONS by July 6, 2012.

Construction • Under $2,000 - use your unit GPC card until your unit's RA has expended fiscal year funding or September 30, 2012.

• More than $2,000 - please call the 628th CONS immediately. Both the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 628th CONS must coordinate on scope of work, level of effort and magnitude early in the process prior to submission of requirement to the 628th CONS. Acquisition development and approvals can take more than 120 days.

The 628th CONS mission is to provide your unit with timely support anytime, anywhere. We have some constraints in the process but will do everything we can to meet mission needs. If requirements occur outside the timelines above, and they often do, please call me. We understand failure is not an option and will find a legal way assist you in your mission.

Integrity first…

Commentary by Lt. Col. Luther King 437th Aerial Port Squadron commander

"Do the right thing all the time." Seven simple, meaningful, effective and powerful words that should guide us in all that we do.

According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, integrity is defined as "firm adherence to a code of moral or artistic values. Incorruptibility. An unimpaired condition. Soundness. The quality or state of being complete or undivided. Completeness."

In the context of integrity first, an Air Force core value, we define and describe it as "the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is the "moral compass" - the inner voice; the voice of self-control; the basis for the trust imperative in today's military. A person of integrity, for example, is capable of acting on conviction. A person of integrity can control impulses and appetites.

Integrity makes up our inner soul. Integrity applies across all walks of life and to all individuals. A lack of integrity will only result in problems

for you as an individual or worse, for your family or fellow Airmen if not corrected immediately.

When it comes to integrity, the standard must be perfection.

So what does a person with integrity do? Is it the little voice which tells him to take something that is not his because no one is watching or around and it's just lying there? Is it receiving a job task from your supervisor and failing to complete it per the technical order, but you still sign the job off as completed?

Is it cheating on a test? Is it covering for someone who failed to show up for physical training?

In today's society we have become accustomed to making excuses for these flaws. We "spin" instead of lie. We blame others for our faults, we cover up mistakes. It's becoming rare to see someone stand on principle and take responsibility for their actions. A person of integrity, however, would do just that. A person of integrity does the right thing all the time.

Please take a moment and ask yourself this question: Do I place honesty, sense of duty and

sound moral principles above all else? If you cannot consistently respond with a yes to that question, here are some tips for developing the habit of integrity: 1) Never shade the truth. Don't be concerned with how people think of you or view you. We're all human and we make mistakes.

2) Be accurate and truthful in all statements.

Don't fudge the numbers to make your goal or metric.

3) Stand for what you believe in, even if it's unpopular or goes against the grain. Believe in yourself and think positively.

4) Place honesty and duty above all else. Let the Air Force core values guide you.

In all jobs, integrity is important. In the profession of arms, it is absolutely essential. Without it, the profession loses the trust of the society it serves. Integrity must be internalized; it must become second nature for everyone. Remember, the seven simple, meaningful, effective and powerful words that should guide us in all that we do are; do the right thing all the time.

My never-ending, untold story

Commentary by Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

I have a story to tell. It isn't a happy story ... but it is mine, and it does have a happy ending. It's a story I've pretty much kept to myself for almost 13 years. It is also a tale that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

I was sexually assaulted. No, ... I was raped.

"But wait a minute petty officer, Sexual Assault Awareness Month was last month."

Yes it was and that is why I have finally worked up my nerve to tell this story.

I was 17 when I enlisted, wide eyed and ready to see the world. Like most kids my age, I thought I knew it all. Boot camp changed that. I quickly learned I wasn't as smart as I thought I was. But, in a few short months, I learned how to be a Sailor. I took the Navy's core values to heart and I learned the pride of belonging to something bigger than myself; and most importantly, how shipmates take care of shipmates.

My first assignment was a ship stationed out of Yokosuka, Japan. I was assigned to the deck department and was assigned a sponsor. He took me under his wing, made sure I was where I was supposed to be when I was supposed to be there and helped me get my career started. I trusted him. He became a mentor, teacher and confidante. He also raped me.

Yes, I was young, and yes, I wasn't always the "Model" Sailor. I was independent and overseas and I might have had one or two too many during an evening on the town. But having too much to drink is not an open invitation to being raped. I never thought that another shipmate would let something like that happen to another Sailor, much less perpetrate the act themselves.

I wish I could tell you that I fought bravely while he raped me, but in fact, I shut down. And perhaps that is what troubles me the most about that night.

I shut down. I couldn't fight back. Here was the one person in the world that I trusted and looked to for advice and he was trying to take my very soul. I think I was in shock.

I didn't talk about the incident for two days. I mean, seriously, I was far, far from home and my immediate supervisor in my chain of command had just

raped me. My mood alternated between confusion and hysteria until finally I went to the command chaplain. He immediately took the right steps and a full investigation was conducted. I received medical aid and counseling. My command supported me through the entire process and worked to get me transferred to another command while waiting on the court proceedings.

I wish I could say that my attacker was convicted and put away for a long time, but since I had waited so long to report the incident, there wasn't enough physical evidence to convict him on the most serious charges. How I wish I knew then what I know now; that the military has avenues to report these situations. But back then, I just wanted to crawl into a little ball and die.

So, that was 13 years ago. Since that time, I've gone on to proudly serve on eight different ships. I've survived job mergers, been promoted and seen the world. I've tried to help others by becoming a Sexual Assault Victims Advocate. And, just last year, the joy of my world entered my life when I gave birth to my daughter Isabella.

I am not alone. There are others out there like me ... men and women, military and civilian, who have been the victims of sexual assault. We are your wives, your daughters, your sisters, and yes, even your brothers and husbands. No one is immune. We are your wingmen, your shipmates, your comrades in arms.

The one thing we all have in common is that we live with the horrors of the past everyday, but we continue to go on. We have to. By being productive citizens, by helping others, by starting our families while living our lives to the fullest, we continually take back that which was so violently taken from us. We take back our pride.

Now, due to health reasons, it looks like I might be leaving the Navy.

However, I'm thankful that I finally have the opportunity to share my story before I leave the military. I wish I didn't have to tell this story, but if writing it can help one other person feel they are not alone, then it will have been worth it.

Let me finish by giving you two phone numbers. To reach a Navy SAPR victim advocate call 843-478-8615. The Air Force SAPR victim advocate can be reached at 843-963-7272.

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Street Smarts sends message - from page 1

say they don't want to be stuck in the car if there's a fire or they drive into a body of water."

Stocks explained how in both situations an individual has enough time to remove their seatbelt, but if they have been ejected or tossed around the vehicle during the wreck, they may die before the fire starts or they may even drown.

"We had one individual get in a crash while not wearing a seatbelt and he was tossed around the vehicle," said Stocks.

"He was knocked unconscious and when the car started to catch fire he slowly burned and died. He had a very good chance of surviving if he would have worn his seatbelt."

After showing videos and explaining what can happen to people who drink and drive, text and drive and use drugs while driving, the SAFE instructors called a young Airman to the stage. They went through an entire scenario where the Airman attended a party, drank and began to drive.

"Imagine you are at a party you drove yourself to and a girl hands you a drink," said Stocks. "Now you have three, four maybe even five drinks. You then decide to drive to the girl's house. As you're driving under the influence you receive a text

and look down at it. As you look up you see you've swerved into the other lane and are approaching a car."

The instructor explained that when you mix drunk driving and texting you are heading down a road toward disaster and this young Airman had done just that.

"Now as you wreck you are not wearing a seatbelt and receive several serious injuries," said Stocks.

Stocks explained the three ways he and other paramedics find individuals who have been in these types of wrecks.

"One is they have no pulse and are clearly dead," said Stocks. "Two, they are unconscious but still breathing, and three, the most common way we find these individuals is screaming asking for help. They are experiencing a fear I can't even begin to imagine."

The instructors then went through the process of how they would get the Airman to the hospital, what injuries he might have sustained and what the final outcome would be.

"The Airman would have most likely been paralyzed, several lacerations to his face and body as well as a crushed sternum," said Stocks. "Since the Airman was drinking and driv-

ing as well as not wearing a seatbelt, the Air Force would not cover his medical bills and he would be released from active duty. His parents would have to take care of him for the rest of his life."

The presentation left the room silent. There were no laughs at the outcome and everyone stared with uneasiness.

"We do not enjoy responding to these types of crashes and hope that what we have shared with you today will make you stop and think before you get in a vehicle if you've been drinking or are thinking of not wearing a seatbelt or texting," said McCluan. "Our hope is that all of you have a safe summer and are not in any of these situations."

The presentation was the first of many the JB Charleston Safety Office and other organizations on base will host throughout the 101 Critical Days of Summer. Every year the Air Force Safety Center kicks off the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign, which takes place between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday period, with an event such as street smarts.

Individuals wanting more information from the SAFE program can visit www.safeprogram.com.

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58 selected for promotion to master sergeant Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Fifty-eight Joint Base Charleston technical sergeants were selected for promotion to the rank of master sergeant May 17.

The technical sergeants selected are:

1st Combat Camera Squadron Luella Delee Valda Wilson

14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing Butch Reinhart 17th Airlift Squadron, 437th AW Gregory Ford

373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 5 Matthew Blackwell Shawn Delang Justin Eisert 437th Aerial Port Squadron Georgiann Braun Harold Gary III Robert Kolbe III Keith Miley Christopher Wilson

Cao Nguyen Robert Prevatt Christopher Ressa Christopher Russell Raymond Westcott III 437th Maintenance Group Adam Clarke

437th Maintenance Operations Squadron Joel Bundesen Robert Cummings Julie Fraley Marcus Parker 437th Maintenance Squadron Bruce Landis Clifford Thebodeau

437th Operations Group Corey Hughes Kevin Lukehart

437th Operations Support Squadron Gerald McPherson

628th Air Base Wing Chapel Tansa Ayazgok

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Patrick Anderson Bradley Hudson Michael King Jose Lopezrosa

Recently, the Air Force decided to transition existing Controlled Spend Account travel cards to an enhanced Government Travel Card by the end of fiscal 2012.

"The CSA provided some enhancements for travelers, but also brought about significant challenges for our most frequent travelers and those with unique mission sets," said Senior Airman Michael Smith, 628th Comptroller Squadron Separations and Retirements technician.

"For any travel card program to work, it has to work for all travelers."

The actual transition will occur in August and September and current CSA cardholders should continue to use their cards as normal. The transition strategy allows travelers to continue using their "blue cards" without interruption. The card functionality will be converted to a GTC by CitiBank without the need to get a new card. Also, travelers will once again be provided with a permanent credit limit,

628th Contracting Squadron Matthew Meier Joseph Varney

628th Force Support Squadron Hector Matos Antwon Parker

Officials selected 5,464 of 19,809 eligible for promotion for a 27.58 percent selection rate. The average score for those selected was 332.85, with an average time in grade of 4.43 years and time in service of 15.58.

Promotion begins in August according to promotion sequence number. Selections are tentative until the data verification process is complete, which is no later than 10 days after the promotion release date. Personnel officials will notify Airmen via their military personnel section if their selection is in question.

For more information about promotions or any other personnel related issue, visit the Air Force Personnel Services website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Tracey Baker Jeremy Britten Lakisha Davis Kory Kearney Barry Rolland Phillip Wilson Mark Wood 628th Medical Group Christina Dodson

628th Civil Engineer Squadron Michael Bradford Thomas Cooper Brian Lucas Isaac Moses

628th Communications Squadron Sonja Glenn-Robinson

Air Force to end CSA travel cards

Courtesy of the 628th Comptroller Squadron

628th Security Forces Squadron Timothy Dermody Christopher Doucet Antonio Frese Garry Gilliam II Isaac Jones Kerissa Rivas Francis Wilkes III

628th Comptroller Squadron Clifton Ancrum Jennifer Bjorkman

and there will be to need to call for "temporary spend limit" increases.

One of the enhancements being pursued for the GTCV program will be via the Defense Travel System. Default settings will be changed to automatically align most non-mileage expenses to the card. Additionally, the traveler can splitdisburse any residual funds to his/her personal account. Finally, as a carryover from the CSA program, Citi will upgrade their GTC online system to allow travelers to request electronic fund transfers of credit balances directly to their bank accounts, according to Joan Causey, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Operations.

The CSA to GTC transition plan has already began. If all systems perform as expected during a brief test period in July, roughly 300,000 cardholders will be converted during the August-September timeframe, according to Smith.

For more information, contact the 628th Comptroller Squadron at 963-4909.

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Red Bank Club improves energy efficiency

By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Joint Base Charleston Red Bank Club is in the process of replacing its Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system. The project began April 1, 2012 and is scheduled for completion June 27.

The Red Bank Club will be closed, due to the construction of the new system, June 17 through 27.

The older HVAC system, which has been operational since 1969, is being replaced as part of an energy conservation project.

"The HVAC system at the Red Bank Club is in poor condition and in need of replacing to generate energy savings," said Jeff Morgan, Joint Base Charleston Energy Manager. "The HVAC system was in need of continual repairs and wasn't producing the needed amount of air and water to keep the Red Bank Club cool during the summer months and warm during the winter."

Annual savings of more than $184,000 is expected from the new system and a savings of 8,368 million British Thermal Units a year. The base participates in an average of nine energy saving projects a year to reduce the amount of energy used per year by three percent.

"In 1969, energy efficiency was not a top priority like it is today," Morgan said. "The project will pay for itself in less than six years and help lower the emissions expelled by the older HVAC system, reducing the base's carbon footprint."

The new system will consist of replacing a boiler, a chiller, two rooftop air conditioning units, a plate heat exchanger and controls for each unit.

"The new chiller will run on an environmentally friendly refrigerant," Morgan said. "The chiller uses a hybridized system, which uses the hot water absorbed from the heat of the building to feed the boiler, which reduces the consumption of natural gas.

"The new electronic controls for the HVAC system enable us to save energy by shutting down when the Club is unoccu-

pied. The older system ran 24-hours a day, seven days a week and the energy wasted from running the system constantly is being eliminated."

Gloria Markovci, JB Charleston project manager, said, "Energy savings aside, the new HVAC system will be in place for the summer to maintain a cool and comfortable environment. The older system could not carry the load and people were complaining of the heat."

The HVAC project is the first of many planned for 2012 at JB Charleston. The Naval Consolidated Brig is scheduled to receive a new HVAC system.

"Out of the three percent of energy saving requested a year, two percent comes from investment grade projects such as the new HVAC system and the remaining one percent is generated through the base populace, their awareness, education, cultural change and acceptance of energy policies at Joint Base Charleston," Morgan said.

Navy announces new uniform components, regulations

Courtesy of the Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – NAVADMIN 164/12, released May 18, announced the chief of naval operations' approval of a number of changes to uniforms and uniform wear policy.

"These uniform changes are the direct result of Sailor and leadership feedback," said Rear Adm. Tony Kurta, Military Personnel Plans and Policy director. "Updating Navy uniforms is part of outfitting the 21st Century Sailor, ensuring our Sailors have practical uniforms they want and that represent our proud naval heritage while reflecting advances in clothing technology and design."

An improved design of the male E1-E6 Service Dress Blue Uniform, incorporating a side zipper on the jumper and a hidden center zipper on the trousers, is approved. The uniform is scheduled to begin distribution in October 2015, at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, and Fleet availability is expected by October 2018. Specific details regarding fleet availability will be announced in a future NAVADMIN. The E1-E6 men's and women's Service Dress White jumper approved design improvements include incorporating a side zipper, front and rear yoke, Navy blue piping on the flap, and sleeve cuffs with Navy blue piping and button fasteners. Introduction of the new E1-E6 SDW will begin October 2015, at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes.

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Other changes to the NWU policy include the approval to wear as an optional item a nylon webbing rigger belt and NWU pattern foul weather Gore-Tex trousers. The optional rigger belt will be a one and three-fourth inch wide, one-piece adjustable nylon webbing, metal or plastic buckle. Belts worn

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New, lighter ABU available in June

By Tech. Sgt. Jess Harvey Air Force Public Affairs Agency

WASHINGTON – The new, Rip-stop Airman Battle Uniform, featuring a lighter nylon-cotton blend, will be available to Airmen at 16 U.S. bases and through AAFES online starting in June.

The wear policy for the light-weight RABUs will be exactly the same as for the ABUs. The only difference between the ABU and the RABU is the material.

The new material may be familiar to Airmen who remember the old summerweight battle dress uniform or are familiar with the Army's combat uniforms, said Senior Master Sgt. Kecia Uyeno, Air Force Uniform Programs and Policies superintendent. That's because it is the same material.

The change to the new material will make the RABU lighter and cooler, but it's also treated with a wrinkle-resistant finish, she said.

The RABU will completely replace the old, heavier ABU. "All industrial resources are now producing only the light-weight ABUs with no plans

to go back and produce the heavy weight ABUs," said Uyeno.

The shift in production and distribution plans will enable Airmen to purchase the uniforms more quickly than in the past.

Instead of stockpiling them until there was enough stock to line shelves world-wide before they were shipped, "The inventory will be available to Airmen next month through AAFES on-line sales at http://www.shopmyexchange.com/ and at various state-side locations," according to Uyeno.

"As a result, Airmen will be able to order and receive them during the summer months when they need them the most," said Uyeno.

In-store priority was given to state-side bases based on their climates, mission and number of Airmen by the Uniform Executive Working Group, according to Uyeno. The group is made up of representatives from various agencies and receives input from the chief master sergeant of the Air Force.

The clothing sales locations to receive the uniforms first include Joint Base Charleston.

"The plan for world-wide distribution is currently in development," said Uyeno.

pre-deployment training status, personnel will wear the NWU Type I or service uniform as appropriate.

In June 2013, an optional redesigned khaki maternity blouse with adjustable waist tabs and slightly shorter length will be available in regular and long sizes. The blouse will become a mandatory, as needed, item in 2015.

The NAVADMIN also approved several insignia and badge additions and changes including standardizing the design and reducing the number of Navy Security Forces Identification badges from eight to three badges: U.S. Navy Security Forces, U.S. Navy Corrections Specialist and U.S. Navy Master-atArms.

A Strategic Sealift Officer Warfare Insignia for wear by officers who have successfully completed the qualification requirements will be available May 2013. The United States Cyber Command identification badge is authorized to be worn by officers and enlisted assigned to USCYBERCOM beginning July 17.

Also beginning July 17, the Marine Corps Combatant Diver breast insignia is authorized for wear on Navy uniforms

by Sailors that successfully meet all qualification requirements stipulated in MILPERSMAN article 1220-101, (U.S. Marine Corps Marine Combatant Diver Breast Insignia and Designation).

Illustrations of the new uniform items and insignia, as well as instructions on how to submit uniform changes to the Uniform Board, can be found on the Navy Uniform Matters Office website at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/pages/default2.aspx.

For complete information on the approved uniform policy changes read NAVADMIN 164/12 at www.npc.navy.mil.

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First responders practice to make perfect

By Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch 1st Combat Camera Squadron

Charleston area first responding agencies, to include members from Joint Base Charleston, gathered to train and work through an exercise with more than 100 mass casualty injuries May 15, in North Charleston.

Emergency workers in three counties conducted a live mass-casualty incident readiness exercise. The drill was set up at The Farm at Wescott Plantation with a simulated explosion at the Amenity Center. The exercise was conducted in accordance with criteria established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

"Today was a good opportunity for all agencies involved to get together and work out bugs so when a real world incident happens we can all respond as a team and save lives," said Chief Russell Stanley of the North Charleston Fire Department.

The 24 agencies involved set up a "night club" scene at the Amenity Center and staged an explosion causing more than 100 simulated injuries to role players.

Some involved were not just first responders, but also first responders in training.

A number of Medical University of South Carolina nursing school students participated in the exercise, applying makeup to look like burn victims. Among those students were dependents from Joint Base Charleston, Elsie Sabine, a U.S. Navy spouse from Illinois, and Caroline Dawson, a soon-to-be U.S. Army spouse.

"It felt like this could have been the rapture," said McRae Hamer of Summerville, a nursing student at the Medical University of South Carolina. "Thankfully it wasn't, but it was good seeing this from a nursing student perspective and getting to be 'injured.' It was a great learning experience, from injury to triage to treatment, then to the emergency room. It all happened pretty fast."

Seven Airmen from JB Charleston supplemented local first responders with additional emergency medical support. The Airmen also brought a blue passenger bus modified to serve as an ambulance, or "ambu-bus."

A burn victim role player lays on a stretcher waiting for care during a mass casuality exercise May 15 at the Amenity Center in The Farm at Wescott Plantation.

Role players acting as burn victims lay on stretchers while waiting for care during a mass casuality exercise May 15, 2012 at the Amenity Center in The Farm at Wescott Plantation.

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First responders check "injuries" of dummies and manikins after a simulated emergency May 15 at the Amenity Center in The Farm at Wescott Plantation. Department of Health and Environmental Control District 7, in conjunction with Joint Base Charleston members, local emergency medical services, fire departments, law enforcement, coroners and all Charleston area hospitals conducted the live, mass causality incident readiness exercise to test first responder abilities and processes.

"Today was spectacular," said Senior Airman Taylor Savage, a medical technician with the 628th Medical Operations Squadron. "We showed up in the ambu-bus and ended up treating eight patients and rushed them to Roper Northwoods in North Charleston."

"Incidents like this could happen at any time and it is better to be prepared than be surprised," Savage added. "These exercises are important because we get to work with other people that we don't typically work with and we can learn a thing or two from each other."

Staff Sgt. Sam Siewert, a volunteer engineer with the Ashley River Fire Department and a firefighter on Joint Base Charleston carries a burn victim role player during a mass casuality exercise May 15 at the Amenity Center in The Farm at Wescott Plantation.

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Joel Woods, a firefighter with the Old Fort Fire Department confers with fellow firefighters during a mass casuality exercise May 15, 2012 at the Amenity Center in The Farm at Wescott Plantation.

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Deployed officer gets promoted with family, friends

Story and photos by Senior Airman Anthony Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

One deployed service member got to share a special moment with her family and friends back home thanks to the Joint Base Charleston Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Major Monica Lovasz, a staff psychiatrist with the 628th Medical Group who is currently deployed with the 387th Air Expeditionary Group at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, shared her promotion to lieutenant colonel with friends, family and coworkers via video chat May 21 at the A&FRC. Along with her deployed colleagues from the 325th Combat Support Hospital, Troop Medical Clinic, her husband, Army Reserve Capt. Daniel Lovasz from the 7224th U.S. Army Hospital, her two children, Daniel and Catalina, Aunt Marianna, Col. Judith Hughes, 628th Medical Group commander, Lt. Col. Maureen Robinson, the 325th Combat Support Hospital commander, men and women from the 628th MDG and the 387th AEG and many others were able to

Friends, family members and co-workers gather at the Joint Base Charleston Airman and Family Readiness Center for Maj. Monica Lovasz’s lieutenant colonel promotion ceremony May 21. Inset: A live video feed shows Lovasz being pinned to the rank of lieutenant colonel by the 387th AEG commander and the 325th Combat Support Hospital commander at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Lovasz wanted to share her promotion ceremony with her family, friends and co-workers from Joint Base Charleston.

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Colonel Catherine Hallett, 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron commander out of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Base, N.Y. and command consultant for social work, Air Force Reserve Command, was the presiding officer for the ceremony.

"I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Major Lovasz for the past couple years," said Hallett.

"In that time, I have known her to be an extremely talented psychiatrist and dedicated medical officer - one that exudes the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all she does. I know first that Monica Lovasz has what it takes to be an outstanding l i e u t e n a n t Daniel, son of Maj. Monica Lovasz, pins the rank of lieutenant colonel on a poster board of his mother during a promotion ceremony May 21 at the Joint Base Charleston Airman and colonel."

Family Readiness Center. Lovasz, a staff psychiatrist with the 628th Medical Group, who is Despite the currently deployed with the 387th Air Expeditionary Group at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, was physical dis- able to share this moment with her family back home through video chat. tance between Lovasz and her family, the ceremony tal health clinic. "As Skype is used already to connect memresembled traditional promotion cere- bers to their families everyday while deployed, it was really monies - with the pinning on of the new great to see us think 'outside the box' and capitalize on the prorank. While son, Daniel, pinned on lieu- gram to connect Lt. Col Lovasz with her family and friends tenant colonel oak leaves to a photo of Lovasz here at for the ceremony. What it turned out to be was a dual-location Charleston, the 387th AEG commander and the 325th promotion ceremony with audiences on both sides of the camCombat Support Hospital commander pinned her at Camp era. It meant a great deal for Lt. Col. Lovasz to celebrate this occasion with her close friends, family, and extended military Buehring."

Hallett then proceeded to administer the oath of office to family both here in the 628th Medical Group and in Kuwait."

"This is a rewarding, great achievement. She's still young; Lovasz as she accepted her new rank and position in the U.S. if she stays in, she may one day make the rank of general," her Air Force.

"To me, a promotion ceremony is for the family just as husband said jokingly.

Lovasz is scheduled to return from her deployment later much as it is for the member," said Tech. Sgt. Jason Gilbert, 628th MDG non-commissioned officer in charge of the men- this year.

Security Forces remembers those who have fallen

Senior Airman Matthew Valverde, 628th Security Forces Squadron, stands at parade rest during the “National Police Week” retreat ceremony May 18 at Joint Base Charleston. During National Police Week, Security Forces members honor law enforcement personnel who have fallen. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which the date falls as Police Week.

Airman 1st Class Heather Ives, 628th Security Forces Squadron, lowers the flag during the “National Police Week” retreat ceremony May 18 at Joint Base Charleston. During National Police Week, Security Forces members honor law enforcement personnel who have fallen. Joint Base Charleston held other activities and events for Police Week to include a ‘Guns and Hoses’ competition against the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and a Chili Cook Off.

Airmen from the 628th Security Forces Squadron stand ready to render the 21 gun salute during the “National Police Week” retreat ceremony May 18 at Joint Base Charleston.

U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway

Airmen from the 628th Security Forces Squadron salute the flag during the “National Police Week” retreat ceremony May 18 at Joint Base Charleston. During National Police Week, Security Forces members honor law enforcement personnel who have fallen.

Airmen from the 628th Security Forces Squadron secure the flag during the “National Police Week” retreat ceremony May 18 at Joint Base Charleston. During National Police Week, Security Forces members honor law enforcement personnel who have fallen.

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EOD trains to hone skills Airman 1st Class Amber Taft, Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, out of Joint Base Charleston, measures an object May 21.

This scenario, which involves identifying different UXO's, is a part of Taft's 5-level upgrade training.

JB CHS NEWS

Airman 1st Class Robert Hardy, Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, out of Joint Base Charleston, uses a mind detector as part of a training scenario May 21.

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Airman 1st Class Robert Hardy, Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, out of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., looks for a simulated unidentified explosive object as part of a training scenario, May 21, 2012. This scenario, which involves identifying different UXO's, is a part of Hardy's 5level upgrade training.

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May 24 / Master Sgt. Peele Retirement: There will be a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Lisa Peele, May 24 at 9 a.m. at the Joint Base Charleston Club. / Deciphering The Career Status Bonus (CSB/Redux): Individuals must select between two retirement systems between their 14 ½ & 15 year mark of service. This brief workshop explains the financial of impact of both, May 24 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 29 / Making Sense of The TSP (Both Civilian & Military): Simplified language to help the novice investors understand the purpose of the TSP, whether it's a good choice, strategies to use when investing in the TSP, and more, May 29 from noon to 1 p.m. Call 963-4406 for more information. / Field Grade Officer Notification Training: Training for FGOs in the notification process for casualties, May 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 963-4406 for more information.

May 30 / Smooth Move: Learn from numerous experts, such as Finance & TMO, on how to PCS smoothly, May 30 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Call 963-4406 for more information. / Education Center closed: The Joint Base Charleston Education Center will be closed May 30 to 31 for Community College of the Air Force graduation events.

May 31 / A Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. May 31 at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Theater. / Exceptional Family Member Program Support Group: Support Group for families enrolled in the exceptional family member program, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, contact Okereta (Reta) Mills at 963-4411.

Special Announcements

/ The base Honor Guard team is recreating their Heritage Hall and is accepting contributions of any and all old air force uniforms, coins, flags, pictures, items etc. These items can be dropped off at the Honor Guard Bldg. 4450 New Mexico Ave, Hunley Park Base Housing Area, or they will pick them up. Call 7672134. They will also be gathering names of the individuals who donate so they can be invited to the unveiling of the new Heritage Hall when it is complete.

/ Over Pricing (ZOP) Program: Per Air Mobility Command, everyone that orders parts through the Department of Defense stock system is requested to file a report when large discrepancies in prices exist for parts received. An example would be a $5 part that costs $500. All personnel should contact the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Customer Service office to file a complaint. For questions, concerns or further instruction on ZOP, contact Staff Sgt. Charles Brown at 963-4831. / Workforce Specialist: A workforce specialist is now available by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The specialist can help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance and provide information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, dependents and Department of Defense civilians.

Call 963-4406 to schedule an appointment. / 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. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information. / Story Hours at the Library: The Base Library has two fun story hours every week. Mondays at 10 a.m., is the home day care story hour. Please call ahead each week to sign-up your group for this day.

Tuesdays is the toddler open story and craft hour starting at 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for this session. Both sessions are free. Call 963-3320 to sign up. / 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 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. / Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston: Held the first and third Wednesday of each month, this is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for all military spouses who have recently moved here. 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. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. / Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408. / Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out.

Workshops meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone.

Call 963-4007 to sign up.

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May 29 / A Saving and Investing class will be held at 10 a.m. May 29 at Bldg. 755 on the Weapons Station. Find out how you can start saving and learn the basics of investing. Call the FFSC at 7647480 to register.

May 31 / Exceptional Family Member Program Support Group: Support Group for families enrolled in the exceptional family member program will be held at 6 p.m. May 31. For information, contact Okereta (Reta) Mills at 963-4411.

Special Announcements

/ Coupon Exchange: The FFSC has a coupon exchange station in Bldg. 755 and is open to all military and family members. Bring in unused coupons between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for your family. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. / Stepping Stones Pre-school Story Time: Parents and pre-school children learn together through stories, songs, arts & crafts and play time with the "Stepping Stones" Pre-school Story Time program at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Branch Library. Children must be preschool age and accompanied by a parent or guardian. This free program is every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. To register call 764-7900. / 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. / 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. / Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com for Military Families is the Defense Department's official, online, on-demand tutoring and homework

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help service for military members and their families. The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, proofreading and more. Active-duty military members and National Guard, Reserve personnel and Defense Department civilians on active duty in a deployed status and their family members are eligible to participate. Tutor.com's network includes more than 2,500 professional tutors who have delivered more than six million, one-on-one tutoring sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certified through the site, and all sessions are recorded for quality control. The program can also be accessed through a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. / 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 $40 to groups of less than 40 people. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey, at 764-4107 for reservation information. / Budget for Baby: The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offers a basic budgeting class for expecting mothers. Class is held every second Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. After completing the class, each mom receives a Layette filled with free baby items such as crib sheets, onesies and a homemade blanket. Call 764-7662 or come by 1004 Jefferson Ave., Bldg. 717 to sign up for the class. / Work & Family Life Specialists: Work & Family Life specialists are available by appointment. Get help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance, first move and information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, family members and Department of Defense civilians. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for an appointment. / Personal Financial Management: Let an FFSC certified financial specialists assist you in accessing and explaining your credit report. They can provide the tools and information to improve your score and make the right decisions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. / 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.? Call a personal financial manager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480. / Developing your spending plan: Let a financial education specialist at the FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provide you the tools and resources needed to develop a financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC 764-7480 for more information.

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Yards of the Month announced on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base

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Forest City recently announced its May Yard of the Month winners. This yard belongs to Tech. Sgt. Michael Krawzak from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

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T HANK Y OU F OR Y OUR S ERVICE !

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2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, loaded, extra clean $

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5,995

10,969

$$

38 38 MPG MPG

NEW NEW 2011 2011 FORD FORD FIESTA FIESTA SE SE

2006 Toyota Matrix Auto, runs/looks great, must se $

2007 Toyota Yaris Auto, looks & runs great, xtra clean $

6,995

7,995

Auto, Auto,air, air,AM/FM/CD/MP3, AM/FM/CD/MP3,power power package, package,tire tirepressure pressuremonitor monitor &&much muchmore. more.

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Starting Starting at 2002 Toyota Solara Coupe 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL at Loaded, hard to find One owner, like new $ $

2003 Chevy Sierra SLE V8, auto, one owner, 60K miles $

$ 10,995$

8,995

10,995

15,956

MSRP MSRP$16,865. $16,865.Includes Includes$500 $500rebate, rebate,$500 $500 Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade

2010 2010 FORD FORD MUSTANG MUSTANG

2008 Mercury Mariner Pwr pkg, lth., moonroof, 1 owner, V6 $

Startingat at 2004 Lincoln NavigatorStarting 2007 Ford F-150 Moonroof, Nav., DVD Auto, one owner, extra clean $ $

11,995

11,995

V6, V6,Auto, Auto,Power PowerPkg, Pkg,Tilt, Tilt, Cruise, Cruise,AM/FM/CD/MP3, AM/FM/CD/MP3,&& much muchmore. more.Pre-Owned, Pre-Owned, Low Lowmiles. miles.

MSRP $21,295.Includes Includes$2000 $2000rebate, rebate, MSRP$21,295. $500 $500Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade

2006 Jeep Wangler Unlimited V6, 4x4, extra clean Starting Startingat at $

NEW XLS NEW 2011 2011 FORD FORD ESCAPE ESCAPE XLS 2009 Scion XB

12,995

12,995$ $

13,995

Auto, power package, loaded $

17,759

Stk# Stk#F5141 F5141

2006 Ford Mustang GT Loaded, extra clean, like new $

NEW FORD CREW CAB XLT NEW 2010 2010 FORD F-150 CREW CAB XLT Honda Fit Sport 2010 2007 Chevy ImpalaF-150 SS

13,995

14,995

2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Leather, moonroof, extra clean $

2005 Chevy Silverado CrewCab V8, loaded, one owner, extra clean $

14,995

97 97Cadillac CadillacDeVille DeVille

02 02Ford FordFocus Focus

3,995 3,995

3,995 3,995

2010 Honda Accord LX Auto, power package, extra clean $

$$

4,995 4,995

2008 Suzuki Forenza Loaded, auto,15k miles $

V8, V8,auto, auto,11owner owner

$$

6,995 6,995

2008 Dodge Nitro SLT Auto, leather, 1 owner, chome wheels $

04 DodgeDurango DurangoSLT SLT 04Dodge 05 03 Limited 05Jeep JeepGrand GrandCherokee CherokeeLtd Ltd 16,995 03Ford FordExcursion Excursion16,995 Limited 15,995Lthr,Lthr, Loaded, Leather, loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean Leather,moonroof, moonroof,11owner owner loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,just justserviced serviced

05 05Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS Leather, Leather,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

9,995 9,995

Loaded, clean, Loaded,xtra xtraHyundai clean,must mustsee see Sonata 2012

08 08Jeep JeepPatriot Patriot

17,995

07 07Pontiac PontiacTorrent Torrent

06 06Mercedes MercedesC230 C230

10 10Toyota ToyotaCorolla CorollaLE LE

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

$$

20,995

10 10Dodge DodgeJourney Journey

21,995

16,995 16,995 Loaded, priced to sell $

10 10Ford FordE350 E350Van Van

12-passenger, 12-passenger,XLT XLTpkg, pkg,loaded loaded

$$

18,995 18,995

10 10Honda HondaAccord Accord

21,995 21,995

14,995 14,995

13,995 13,995

08 08Suzuki SuzukiGrand GrandVitara Vitara

Leather, moonroof,11owner owner Leather,moonroof,

$$

14,995 14,995

V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded, loaded,better betterthan thannew new 21,995 Leather, 21,995 moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean Leather,moonroof, $$ $$

15,995 15,995

10 10Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS

10 10Toyota ToyotaCamry CamryLELE

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

22,995

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

$$

19,995 19,995

17,995 17,995

V6, V6,auto, auto,loaded loaded

19,995 19,995

2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4, auto, hardtop, 10k miles $

23,995

08 08Nissan NissanPathfinder Pathfinder Auto, Auto,3rd 3rdseat, seat,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

21,995 21,995

22,995

07 07VW VWTouareg Touareg

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

$$

19,995 19,995

2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L 22k miles, extra clean loaded $

10 10Jeep JeepGrand GrandCherokee Cherokee

24,995

10 10Chevy ChevyCamaro CamaroLTLT

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

$$

21,995 21,995

7,995 7,995

2011 Nissan Sentra SR Loaded, auto,15k miles $

16,995

02 02Acura AcuraMDX MDX

Auto, Auto,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

22,995 22,995

7,995 7,995

2011 Toyota Camry LE Auto, power packge, one owner $

10,995 10,995

7,995 7,995

2008 Pontiac Solstice Loaded, showroom, 20k mi $

06 06Honda HondaAccord AccordEX-L EX-L 17,995 05 05Ford FordF150 F150Crew CrewCab Cab 17,995 Loaded, Loaded,leather, leather,moonroof moonroof V8, V8,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean

10,995 10,995

Auto, xtra Auto, xtraclean cleanNissan 2009

04 04Chevy ChevySilverado Silverado2500 2500HD HDLS LS

12,995 12,995

05 05Toyota ToyotaSienna SiennaLE LE

12,995 12,995

08 FordEscape Escape 08Ford

06 06VW VWPassat Passat

Loaded, xtraclean, clean,like likenew new Loaded,xtra

13,995 13,995

2011 Ford Mustang V6, auto, loaded $

06 06Cadillac CadillacCTS CTS

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

$$

14,995 14,995

14,995 14,995

2011 Ford Mustang Conv.

Leater, auto 05 05 FordMustang MustangRoush Roush $Ford Loaded, 21,995 xtraclean clean Loaded,xtra

07 07Nissan NissanQuest Quest

07 07Ford FordEdge EdgeSE SE

$$

$

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

$$

20,995 20,995

19,995 19,995

2011 Nissan Maxima Loaded, only 8k miles $ 10 10Nissan NissanMaxima Maxima3.5 3.5

XLT, XLT,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

22,995 22,995

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

$$

15,995 15,995

15,995 15,995

16,995 16,995

22,995 22,995

16,995 16,995

$

10 10Dodge DodgeGrand GrandCaravan CaravanSXT SXT

08 08Ford FordExplorer ExplorerXLT XLT

$$ F-150 XLT 2011 Ford Auto, loaded $

Captain Captainseats, seats,dual dualpower powerdoors, doors,loaded loaded

18,995 18,995

3rd 3rdseat, seat,11owner owner

23,995

18,995 18,995

09 09Nissan NissanTitan TitanCrew CrewCab Cab

09 09Honda HondaAccord AccordEX EX

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

Loaded, Loaded,11owner owner

$$

$$

20,995 20,995

26,995

09 09Ford FordF150 F150Super SuperCab Cab

Moonroof, Moonroof,auto, auto,xtra xtraclean clean

07 07Mazda MazdaRX8 RX8Coupe Coupe

07 07Toyota ToyotaCamry Camry Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,28k 28kmiles miles

$$

2010 Toyota Tundra SR-5 4x4, TRD pkg, loaded, 1 owner $

24,995

$$

20,995

23,995

06 06Dodge DodgeRam Ram2500 2500Crew CrewCab Cab

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

13,995 13,995

2009 Mini Cooper S Moonroof, loaded, 15k miles $

$$ 2012 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 Loaded, only 3k milesr $

18,995 18,995 18,995 Loaded, extra clean, fact. warranty 18,995

$$

$$

Auto, Auto,air, air,one oneowner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean 21,995 21,995 Only Only21k 21kmiles, miles,loaded, loaded,11owner owner $$ $

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

23,995

Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

13,995 13,995

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

16,995 16,995

Power Powerside sidedoors, doors,loaded loaded

06 06VW VWBeetle BeetleConvertible Convertible

2010 Ford Mustang GT 2009 Toyota Tundras SR-5 Pwr pkg, 5 spd., 1 owner,extra clean Loaded, V8 08 08Honda Honda CRV 07 $CRV 07Jeep JeepWrangler WranglerXX $ 06 06Pontiac PontiacSolstice Solstice

$$

16,995 16,995

12,995 12,995

Only 28kmiles, miles,xtra xtraclean clean Only28k

20,995

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

$$

18,995

$$

2012 Chevy Colorado LT Z-85 Crew cab auto, loaded $

20,995

05 05Lincoln LincolnTown TownCar CarSignature SignatureLtd Ltd

07 MINICooper Cooper 07MINI

Auto, powerpkg, pkg,xtra xtraclean clean Auto,power

$$

13,995 13,995

10,995 10,995

10,995 10,995

18,995

12,995 12,995

$$

$$

$$

lthr, garage Moonroof, Loaded, xtra Moonroof, lthr,like likenew, new, garagekept kept Loaded, xtraclean, clean,11owner owner 07 Chevy 1500 HD Rogue SL $$ $$loaded Crew cab, loaded, one owner AWD moonroof, leather, $ $

Auto, xtra one Auto, xtraclean, clean, oneowner owner 2008 Ford Edge $$ power package, like new $$ Loaded, $

10 10Ford FordMustang MustangConvertible Convertible

$$

Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

18,995

08 08Suzuki SuzukiReno Reno

Low miles,one oneowner owner Lowmiles,

$$

05 05Chrysler ChryslerCrossfire CrossfireLtd Ltd

Leather, Leather,moonroof, moonroof,xtra xtraclean clean

$$ 2012 Ford Flex

17,995 17,995

02 02Mazda MazdaMillennia Millennia Leather, Leather,sunroof, sunroof,only only50k 50kmiles miles

$$

05 05Dodge DodgeRam Ram1500 1500SLT SLT

15,995

07 07Chrysler ChryslerPT PTCruiser Cruiser

6,995 6,995

$$

2008 Suzuki XL-7 AWD, moonroof, leather, 1 owner $

Touring, Touring,auto, auto,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

08 08GMC GMCCanyon CanyonSLT SLT

10 10Ford FordEscape EscapeXLT XLT $$

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

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

15,995

15,995

$$

Crew CrewCab CabZ85 Z85

2011 Toyota Corolla Auto, loaded, 4k miles $

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew cab, SLT, extra clean $

16,995 16,995

2010 Ford $$Edge Limited V6, Leather, CD/MP3 $

$$ 2012 Dodge Journey SXT 3rd row, loaded $

Leather, Leather,full fullpower power

17,995 17,995

23,995

Only Only3k3kmiles, miles,auto, auto,like likenew new

$$

15,995 15,995

2011 Nissan Frontier SV Only 8k mi, loaded, like new toolbox $

$$

Auto, only6k6kmiles miles Auto,only

2009 Ford Mustang Bullet 2012 Mitsubishi Spyder One owner, loaded, extra clean Convertible, loaded, like new 09 Milan 08 09Mercury Mercury$ Milan 08 08Mazda MazdaCX-7 CX-7 08Chrysler ChryslerSebring SebringConv.

Conv.Ltd Ltd $

$2012 $ Dodge Charger $$ Loaded, Loaded,xtra xtraclean, clean,SAVE SAVEBIG BIG

10 10Nissan NissanVersa Versa $$

20,995

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

14,995 14,995

$$

12,995 12,995

2011 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab, 4x4, V-6, 7k miles $

10 10Nissan NissanCube Cube

Moonroof, Moonroof,loaded loaded

$$

2007 Hummer H3 Moonroof, lth., loaded, extras 06 06Nissan NissanMurano Murano $ Auto, Auto,loaded, loaded,like likenew new

13,995 13,995

20,995

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

17,995

Auto, powerpkg, pkg,low lowmiles miles Auto,power

2006 Ford F-250 Lariat Supercab, 4x4, diesel, 1 owner $

18,995

04 04Acura Acura3.2TL 3.2TL

06 06Nissan NissanAltima Altima2.5S 2.5S $$

13,995 13,995

2010 Ford Escape XLT V6, Auto, Loaded $

15,995 15,995

11,995 11,995

Leather, moonroof,11owner owner Leather,moonroof,

13,995 13,995

06 06Mercury MercuryGrand GrandMarquis MarquisLS LS

17,995

$$

$$

13,995 13,995

power package, clean Loaded, xtra see Leather, power package,xtra xtra clean Nissan Loaded, xtraclean, clean,must must see 2012 Altima 2.5S SportsLeather, Track Ltd $$ $$ Auto, pwr package, only 10k miles Leather, loaded $ $

11,995 11,995

08 08Kia KiaSorento Sorento Auto, Auto,power powerpkg, pkg,loaded, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean

$$

V6, V6,auto, auto,like likenew new 2008 Ford

06 06Suzuki SuzukiGrand GrandVitara VitaraSport Sport

11,995 11,995 $

9,995 9,995

9,995 9,995

9,995 9,995

$Auto, $ power package, loaded$$

$$

$$

$$

23,859

$$

V8, V8,auto, auto,power powerseats, seats,power power locks, locks,AM/FM/CD, AM/FM/CD,driver’s driver’spackage, package, SYNC, SYNC,&&trailer trailertow, tow,&&much muchmore. more.

00 00Ford FordF150 F150Ext ExtCab Cab

00 00Saturn SaturnSL1 SL1

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

$$

$$

15,995

14,995

Auto, Auto,air, air,xtra xtraclean clean

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

2011 Nissan Cube Auto, loaded, low miles $

14,995

Auto, one ownerr, like new Lth., moonroof, one ownr, sharp Starting Startingat at $ $

Auto, Auto,cruise/tilt, cruise/tilt,air, air,power powerpackage, package, AM/FM/CD, AM/FM/CD,Mykey Mykey&&much muchmore. more.

MSRP MSRP$22,995. $22,995.Incldues Incldues$2000 $2000rebate, rebate,$500 $500 Military, Military,$2000 $2000Cash/Trade Cash/Trade

12,995

16,995

$$

Auto, Auto,air, air,power powerpackage, package, tilt, tilt,Mykey Mykey&&much muchmore. more.

2004 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4, loaded, like new $

7,995

13,870

$$

Air AirConditioning, Conditioning,tilt tiltsteering steeringwheel, wheel,power power doorlocks/remote doorlocks/remotekeyless, keyless,ABS ABSbrakes brakes

NEW NEW 2011 2011 FORD FORD FUSION FUSION SS

2004 Mazda 6 Leather, auto, extra clean $

Starting Startingat at

20,995 20,995

2012 GMC Terrain SLT V6, leather, moonroof, like new $

27,995

08 08Wrangler WranglerUnlimited UnlimitedSahara Sahara

08 08GMC GMCSierra Sierra1500 1500Crew CrewCab Cab

4x4, 4x4,Auto, Auto,hardtop, hardtop,must mustsee see

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

$$

24,995 24,995

$$

24,995 24,995

2010 Ford F-150 XLT 2012 Ford Edge limited 2011 Toyota Highlander 2010 Ford F-150 Crewcab 2012 Dodge Charger R/T 2012 Volvo XC90 leather, chrome wheels Crew cab, 4x4, loaded, like new 08 miles Lariat pkg, extra clean, Nav., moonroof, 2k mi, 1Dodge owner Moonroof, best 10 price in town 10 10 07 LTLT loaded 11 Camaro LTLT 07 Ram MKS 10Ford FordFlex FlexSEL SEL 10Lincoln LincolnMKZ MKZ4WD, 3rd row, loaded, 07Chevy ChevyAvalanche Avalanche 11Chevy Chevy Camaro 07Dodge Ram2500 2500Laramie Laramie 10Lincoln Lincoln MKS Pilot 08 Rover LR3 08Honda HondaLoaded, PilotEX-L EX-L 08Land Land16k Rover LR3 Loaded, New Loaded,moonroof, moonroof,lthr, lthr,11owner, owner,xtra xtraclean clean Newtires, tires,loaded, loaded,priced pricedtotosteal! steal!

Leather, Loaded, Sunroof, Mega Dual $ $ loaded, Leather, loaded,xtra xtraclean clean Loaded,factory factorywarranty, warranty,like likenew new Leather,only only14k 14kmiles miles Sunroof,only only 400miles miles MegaCab, Cab,only only19k 19kmi, mi,11owner owner Dualmoonroof, moonroof,loaded, loaded,only only16k 16kmimi $ $400 $ $Leather,

27,995 $$24,995 27,995 $$ $$ 24,995 25,995 25,995 24,995 25,995 28,995 24,995 25,995

$$

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

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34,995 $$ $$ 26,995 27,995 29,995 26,995 27,995 35,995 29,995

28,995 26,995 26,995

$$

UMMERVILLE SUMMERVILL

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

843-873-3550 843-873-3550 843-873-3550

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

$$

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*BASED SALES JANUARY OCTOBER PLUS TAX, TAG, $349 ADMINISTRATION FEE. DEALER FOR 0% OF *BASEDON ONFORD FORDMOTOR MOTORCOMPANY COMPANY SALESREPORTS REPORTS JANUARYTHRU THRU OCTOBER 2010.ALL ALLPRICES, PRICES,PAYMENT PAYMENT PLUS TAX, TAG,TITLE, TITLE,&&& $349 ADMINISTRATION FEE.SUBJECT SUBJECT TOPRIOR PRIORSALE. SALE. SEE DEALER FORDETAILS. DETAILS. 0%APR APRINFOR INLIEU LIEUDETAILS. OFREBATE. REBATE.0% APR IN LIEU OF REBATE. *BASED ON FORD MOTOR COMPANY SALES REPORTS JANUARY THRU OCTOBER 2010.

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