05-27-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston

Vol. 2, No. 20

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

Friday, May 27, 2011

HSC inspections keep C-17s flying

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

Staff Sgt. Daniel Weil and Staff Sgt. Adam Hall open the ramp on a C-17 during a Home Station Check inspection at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 23. HSC is a three-day inspection performed every 120 days. The inspection enables ground crews to perform preventive maintenance if needed. Sergeant Weil and Sergeant Hall work in the HSC department of the 437th Maintenance Squadron. See more photos on Page 10.

NWS hosts Battle of Midway commemoration

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

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Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station is hosting a commemoration ceremony, June 3, recognizing the 69th anniversary of one of the most significant naval battles in history: the Battle of Midway.

The event will be held at 11 a.m. at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, home of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV 10).

The event is expected to have several veteran organizations as well as guest speakers in attendance. The required uniform for service members in attendance will be service dress whites for E-6 and below, summer whites for E-7 and above and Class As for all other participating branches of service.

The Yorktown was the tenth aircraft carrier to serve in the fleet and was brought to Charleston in 1975. Although originally designated to be named BonHomme Richard, the ship was renamed Yorktown to honor USS

Stay safe this summer!

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Yorktown (CV 5) that was sunk during the epic Battle of Midway in June 1942.

Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto planned to attack Midway Island in an effort to draw out and destroy American forces after the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo and the Battle of Coral Sea. Wanting to invade and set up a

U.S. Navy file photo

Onboard the USS Yorktown after being hit

by Japanese forces.

Japanese air base at Midway, Admiral Yamamoto expected a conflict with American forces but only after his forces had taken the island.

However, Yamamoto's intended surprise attack was intercepted by U.S intelligence.

After learning of Yamamoto's plans, Admiral Chester Nimitz devised his own plan to have the American fleet on standby and waiting for Japan's naval forces.

On June 4, 1942 the three-day battle took place, resulting in the loss of four Japanese carriers while the U.S. only lost the Yorktown. Although the base at Midway was damaged during the attack, it continued to remain operational and later became a vital component in the American trans-Pacific offensive. The Battle of Midway became one of the most historical naval battles ever fought and changed the course of the war in the Pacific.

For additional information, call the Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs office, at 9635608.

Patriot’s Point holds Memorial Day ceremony Remember those who gave their lives for our country during a ceremony at Patriots Point on Memorial Day, May 30.

Navy Capt. Ralph Ward, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander will deliver the keynote remarks.

The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum's Vietnam Support Base, 40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Parking and admission are free until 9:15 a.m.

For more information, contact Waring Hills at 7298063.

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SPICE Tougher laws, tougher penalties Page 4

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COMMENTARY

Thank you, Joint Base Charleston Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot The Joint Base Charleston Patriot is published by Diggle Publishing Co., (843) 412-5861, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the 628th Air Base Wing.

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By Capt. Bruce Urbon Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer As I prepare for my upcoming change of command in July and reflect on my past three years as commanding officer of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, I want to give a special thanks to the Joint Base Charleston team and to all of you who shared in our collective vision to make Charleston a joint logistics, transportation and engineering hub.

The journey we have taken together as JB CHS has been special. I am especially proud of the way the joint team rallied in support of the Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicle program.

In the past three years, I have learned much about the professionalism and dedication that exist in this joint community. I appreciate the fact that the level of success we have achieved has been due to the fact that a large number of very capable professionals come to work each morning and make sure the job is done and done well.

This has been a very busy time at SSC Atlantic, as we have seen our existing east coast SPAWAR Systems Centers merge and

how our strong, dedicated team contributes to joint and combined operations in ways no one could have imag“I will leave here with what ined.

To see our JB CHS people in you have given me - pride in action is to know how good they are. mission and an abiding In leaving this wonderful area, I am confidence in the future. reminded of the day just three short I admire you all and will years ago my family and I arrived here from Norfolk, Va., with no idea watch with pride as you what to expect from our new commucontinue to grow and excel.” nity. We learned right away that Capt. Bruce Urbon Charleston is a special place, as we Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer were welcomed with open arms and true southern hospitality.

Now, as we start to pack our become SSC Atlantic; we've continued the sucbelongings and look ahead to a new duty stacessful C4ISR integration of MRAP vehicles tion, my family and I express our deepest gratmore than 24,000 MRAPs and MRAP All itude for the teamwork, the friendships and Terrain Vehicles integrated; sustainment of our above all the hospitality.

We will greatly miss internet café program - now 900 cafes strong everything Charleston and our Joint Base famithroughout Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans ly have to offer.

I could not have expected or giving warfighters a communications capabiliasked for more, and my relief Capt. Mark ty unlike any in the annals of armed conflict; Glover is ready and eager to assume his new not to mention our support to the Navy fleet: role as commanding officer of SSC Atlantic. approximately 3,984 ship and 1,647 shore I will leave here with what you have given worldwide installs completed in the last three me - pride in mission and an abiding confiyears (valued at more than $625 million.) dence in the future. I admire you all and will I've traveled around the globe to meet our watch with pride as you continue to grow and deployed employees, industry partners and excel.

And I will surely miss you. Thank you. customers and I never ceased to be amazed at

worth repeating

It’s our obligation

By Maj. 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, the 628 CONS 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 normal item that can be purchased over the counter such as ink: - Under $2,500 - use your unit Government Purchase Card until your unit's resource advisor has expended fiscal year funding or Sept.

30.

- 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 628 CONS by July 8, 2011.

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GPC usage under a Best Value Determination must be received by Aug. 5, 2011.

- More than $25,000 but less than $150,000 - Process the funded Form 9 for receipt by the 628 CONS by July 8, 2011.

- More than $100,000 - Process the funded Form 9 for receipt by the 628 CONS by July 8, 2011.

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 Sept. 30.

- 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 628 CONS by July 8, 2011.

-More than $2,500 but less than $150,000 process a funded Form 9 and Performance Work Statement to the 628 CONS by July 8, 2011.

- More than $150,000 - process a funded Form 9 and PWS to CONS by July 8, 2011.

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

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

The 628 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 9635155.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Resilience “People who believe they have the power to exercise some measure of control over their lives are healthier, more effective, and more successful than those who lack faith in their ability to effect changes in their lives.”

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101 Critical Days of Summer … be safe!

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs This weekend marks the beginning of the 101 Critical Days of Summer, the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day when too much fun and too much sun can turn a summer vacation into a nightmare. Joint Base Charleston's leaders and the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office members are reminding service members to remain safe this Memorial Day weekend by staying hydrated, using safety precautions and if alcohol is involved ... have a plan.

By promoting safety through continued training on topics such as alcohol awareness, traffic safety and water safety, base leaders hope to reduce the numbers of accidents and mishaps this summer.

In a message to Air Force leadership, Air Mobility Commander Gen. Raymond E. Johns said, "More Airmen are injured or killed during this period than any other time of year. Sixteen Airmen lost their lives last summer - two from Air Mobility Command. Think about it, the lives of their families and friends will never be the same."

Air Mobility Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. David Spector added, "Every year, we lose more Airmen on our nation's roadways than anywhere else--including war.

Excessive speed, alcohol, fatigue and failure to use seat belts are recurring themes."

According to the Navy Safety Center, there has been a significant decrease in the number of deaths from 2009 to 2010 with a 54 percent decrease for Sailors and 37 percent for Marines. However, from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2010, 14 Sailors and 14 Marines still lost their lives, 13 of which died due to a vehicle accident and at least one death or injury each year is an alcohol-related mishap.

"Memorial Day is a time for us to observe, remember

and honor our fallen service members," said JB CHS Weapons Station Command Master Chief Billy Cady. "This is not the time to make those unwise decisions. Be cautious of where you are, what you are doing and how you are going about doing it."

According to 628 ABW safety manager Rick Dangerfield, the month of June not only kicks off the start of the 101 Critical Days of Summer, but National Safety Awareness Month as well.

"Our office is really pushing safety awareness and holding many events in order to help further educate our military members," he said. "Each week during the month of June an event will be held to help with this effort. We will hold events that will help teach our troops about natural disaster clean-ups, drunk driving simulations and fire educa-

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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.

Spin Marathon May 21st 9am-6pm Everyone has been touched by cancer whether it is a family member, friend or co-worker. Join us for the 4,000 Miles of Hope kick-off event at Select Fitness in North Charleston and pedal 1 hour in honor of their fight with cancer.

With your $25 registration, you will receive a T-shirt, lunch, goodie bag and a trial month-long membership to the gym along with an online fundraising page through active.com. Each participant must reach a fundraising minimum.

The top 3 fundraisers will automatically win skydiving trips and other door prizes will be given away as well.

Visit www.4000milesofhope.com for more information and to register. Only 140 spots are available!

How far would you go to save a life?

tion. We are even having a comedian come in and help shed some light on the importance of safety through humor.

"We want to remind our service members to practice Operational Risk Management and situational awareness when enjoying activities such as water sports or any other recreational activities they may be involved in this summer," said Mr. Dangerfield.

"If you're out on the water be very aware of your surroundings. There is a lot of lightening this time of year so take proper precautions to protect yourself," he continued.

"Also, just because you are on a boat does not mean you cannot get arrested for boating under the influence, which can damage your career. It is important for each service member to keep putting safety first because it only takes a second for a good situation to turn into an unfortunate one."

Although there are many fun-filled days ahead for many, safety should always be at the forefront for each service member to help prevent any accidents from taking place.

"In mere moments, enjoying a summer day can turn tragic. No matter what, each service member should keep safety first while enjoying the warm weather," said CMC Cady. "It is critical and of upmost importance for all, no matter their pay grade."

101 Critical Days of Summer Tip of the Week How to spot a drunk driver: They have trouble staying in the right position in their lane of traffic. Look for weaving, swerving, straddling lanes, turning with too wide a radius, or someone almost hitting something.

DIAMOND TIPS Commentary by Master Sgt. Lisa Peele 628th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant A Tribute to First Sergeant Paul Yecke First sergeants spend the majority of their time taking care of their Airmen, whether it's for disciplinary reasons or in their time of need. Some may wonder though ... who takes care of the first sergeant?

My answer is: other first sergeants. The first sergeant council is a very special group, a fraternity so to speak. We count on each other for comfort, advice, to vent or just share a few good laughs. We are in every sense a family and refer to each other as brothers and sisters.

As I write this, our brother, Senior Master Sgt. Paul Yecke is fighting for his life from Hodgkin's Lymphoma. It is times like these when we count on each other the most.

I am thankful and privileged to be a part of such a special group who give so much of themselves day in and day out. Whether it's arranging hospital visits, delivering meals to the family or just posting messages of support on care pages, first sergeants will always be there for their brothers.

We miss you Paul, please get well soon.

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The “Spice” of life isn’t this stuff Courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate Joint Base Charleston is catching Spice users, punishing them and ending their careers. Spice users often leave the military without an honorable discharge and without any GI Bill benefits. If you think that you can use Spice and get away with it, think again.

The Air Force has prohibited the use of synthetic cannobinoids, more popularly known as "Spice" or "K2", for years. Since 2010, Air Force Instruction 44-120 has prohibited Air Force members from using or possessing Spice.

Prior to that time and continuing through to this day, Air Mobility Command also prohibited military members from using or possessing Spice by general order. (Orders prohibiting Spice have also been routine in the Navy for quite some time.) Violation of these orders is a violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Spice is no longer just prohibited in the military; it is also illegal for civilians as well. Under the Controlled Substances Act, the Drug Enforcement Agency is responsible for classifying and limiting access to drugs. Drugs which have a high potential for abuse and which have no accepted medical use are classified as a Schedule I drug.

Spice became a Schedule I drug March 1, 2011.

What does the DEA's new classification of Spice mean? For one, Spice users can face stiffer penalites.

Violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ includes a maximum

of two years in confinement.

However, now that Spice is listed as a Schedule I drug, it is also a violation of Article 112a of the UCMJ, which prohibits the wrongful use, possession and distribution of a controlled substance.

The maximum punishment for violating Article 112a is five years in confinement, a dishonorable discharge, reduction in rank to E-1 and total forfeitures of all pay and allowances. The stakes have clearly been raised for Spice users.

Not only have the penalties for Spice use increased, but so has our ability to catch people possessing it. Since Spice is now illegal both on and off-base, possession of

Spice carries the added risk of detection by civilian law enforcement. Two months ago if the civilian police caught you with Spice nothing would happen to you. Now, you will be immediately arrested. On-base, Joint Base Charleston is stepping up random sweeps.

The Department of Defense has also become better at detecting people using Spice. Think that your Spice use won't show up in a urinalysis? Think again. We can now test for Spice use. Five individuals have tested positive for Spice here at Joint Base Charleston.

What happens after we catch people using Spice and they are punished under the UCMJ? Simple. They are discharged. Under AFI 36-3208, discharge processing for anyone using or possessing drugs is mandatory. The only way that a member can stay in the Air Force is if their immediate commander, the 628th Air Base Wing commander and the NAF commander all believe that the member should be retained.

That hasn't happened for years at Charleston. Almost everyone caught receives a general discharge, which means no GI Bill.

Even if you don't care about jail, your career or going to college you shouldn't use Spice if you care about your health. According to the DEA, Spice use can result in agitation, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia (fast, racing heartbeat), elevated blood pressure, tremor, seizures, hallucinations, paranoid behavior and non-responsiveness.

There are also instances of psychotic episodes, withdrawal and dependence on Spice.

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ALS - molding tomorrow's supervisors

By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Every senior airman must graduate from Airman Leadership School in order to become a staff sergeant, supervisor and a noncommissioned officer in charge in the Air Force.

Airman Leadership School, a five week course lead by four instructors, encompasses lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism.

"Although students learn about how to be a good leader, how to perform ceremonies such as reveille and retreat and how to be a great mentor, one of the most important lessons learned is Comprehensive Airmen Fitness and its four pillars," said Master Sgt. Joe Adams, 628th Force Support Squadron ALS commandant.

Comprehensive Airman Fitness is a lifestyle that asks an individual to improve their quality of life by staying physically, mentally, socially and spiritually fit, he said.

"Comprehensive Airman Fitness is extremely important for future supervisors to understand and relay to their subordinates," Sergeant Adams said. "Through CAF, Airmen become more resilient and can handle the stressors associated with being in the military."

Due to the rigors of being an Airmen warrior, students are already aware of the importance of physical fitness, but ALS teaches students different methods of keeping active.

"We teach Airmen to stay physically fit by giving them different avenues for working out," Sergeant Adams said.

"There is more to the physical body than just the physical training test. As part of the ALS curriculum, we try different exercises three days a week, such as cross-fit, spinning and even Zumba. There is a lesson dedicated to nutritional values and the importance of feeding your body with the right kind of fuel as well."

Being in the military can be mentally challenging and going through ALS is no different, Sergeant Adams said.

"It's a tough course," he said. "When students graduate, they receive 10 college credits. That means more than three college classes in one month and about three to four hours of homework every day. We understand our students have stress, but we teach them different methods to handle it. We

have lessons on time management, suicide prevention and post-traumatic stress disorder.

"Many times we have students who recently returned from deployment," Sergeant Adams said. "We use their experiences and focus on them throughout the lessons. We want our Airmen to learn how to manage stress overseas and stress when they come back home."

Airman Leadership School is also a great place to meet new friends and develop a network where students can meet other Airmen from different career fields throughout the base, Sergeant Adams said.

"Students have to get to know each other before they can work together efficiently," Sergeant Adams said. "A student cannot graduate alone. With the help of their classmates, the students must complete a community service project to help those who are less fortunate in the local community. When students come together as a team and communicate to accomplish a goal, it teaches them the importance of teamwork. Every relationship needs teamwork; at ALS, at work or at home."

Spiritual fitness, is also incorporated into the curriculum.

"We teach our students the resources available to help them find their inner peace," Sergeant Adams said. "We discuss what spiritual wellness is. It doesn't necessarily have to be a specific religion or religious event, but just a belief in something bigger than yourself. We also have a nondenominational prayer during each graduation ceremony that one of the students will volunteer to write. Ultimately, we want the students to pass that information and those resources to their Airmen."

Though graduating ALS and becoming a staff sergeant is a challenge, it's an accomplishment to be proud of, Sergeant Adams said.

"Each month, 36 students walk in our front door and after 24 working days, 36 leaders exit," he said. "Besides learning about the military, leadership and communication, it's important for the students to learn about themselves. We hope students realize that they are not just technicians, mechanics or firemen, but they are supervisors, teammates and leaders."

Team Charleston announces 2011 Rodeo participants

U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Chrissy Best

Members of the 437th Airlift Wing 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo team, pose with Joint Base Charleston Honorary Commanders and Advisory Council members during a team announcement ceremony here, May 24.

The Rodeo focuses on improving the worldwide air mobility forces' professional core abilities by challenging Airmen on their daily duties, physical capabilities, mental strength and camaraderie. The civic leaders will attend to provide support for the team.

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By Jeff Kelly Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs Due to an increase in security across Joint Base Charleston - Naval Health Clinic Charleston has been forced to temporarily close the Drive-Thru Pharmacy until further notice.

Although the drive-thru window is closed - be assured that your medications will continue to be provided in a timely manner via the main pharmacy located in the NHCC atrium.

Maintaining the highest standards of patient and family centered care is at the heart of what NHCC strives for everyday. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this brief alteration in the way we serve you.

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Air Force and Navy News Officials seek nominations for 2011 GEICO awards RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2011 Government Employees Insurance Company's Military Service Awards.

The annual GEICO Military Service Awards recognize enlisted service members from all military service branches, active duty, Guard and Reserve, for their contributions to military and civilian communities.

The three award categories are drug and alcohol abuse prevention, fire safety and fire prevention, and traffic safety and accident prevention. The accident prevention category applies specifically to vehicle or motorcycle related accomplishments.

Nominees must have at least one year of obligated service through Dec. 31, 2012, to be eligible. The award's period of service runs from Oct. 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011. However, nominees' accomplishments could have been performed during the award period, be ongoing or span a period of several years.

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 Sept. 30, 2011.

For more information on Air Force recognition programs, visit the Air Force personnel services website.

Conaton speaks on AF biomass fuel use at open house JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton spoke to media about the milestone of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team's first use of a biomass fuel blend in two of their jets here during the 2011 Joint Service Open House May 20.

The Air Force has a vested interest in the use of biofuels since it's the largest user of energy in the Department of Defense, the undersecretary said.

According to the USAF Alternative Aviation Fuel Initiative, the military is the largest single consumer of petroleum products in the United States and the Air Force alone uses more than two billion gallons of aviation fuel each year.

Right now, biomass fuel is about 10 times the cost of JP-8, the current military aviation jet fuel in use, Ms. Conaton said.

In these days of constricted budgets, the fuel the Air Force will buy needs to be cost competitive. When the biofuel industry is able to provide the quantity of fuel the Air Force requires

at a good price, "we will be ready to buy from them," the under secretary said.

Major Aaron Jelinek, the Thunderbirds' lead solo pilot, said he noticed no difference in flight between the biomass fuel blend and straight JP-8.

The biomass fuel blend consists of a 50/50 blend of JP-8 and a hydrotreated renewable jet, or HJR, biomass-derived fuel. The biomass fuels are derived from three different feedstocks: camelina, a plant seed oil; beef tallow, which is animal fat; and various waste oils and greases.

In addition to the Thunderbird's flight, the Air Force has demonstrated operations using the HRJ fuel blend in several other aircraft, to include the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the F-15 Eagle, the C-17 Globemaster III and the F-22 Raptor. Air Force engineers are on track for the entire fleet to be certified using the HRJ fuel blend by late 2012.

Medical, physical evaluation board processes improving RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – From the moment an Airman is injured or becomes ill, one of his or her biggest questions becomes: Can I stay on active-duty?

Thus begins the wait.

But, thanks to new processes, officials said, answers are coming much faster.

Since Sept. 11, 2001, the number of service members processing through the Disability Evaluation System has increased. Within the Air Force, the number of Airmen facing evaluation for fitness for service rose from 3,200 in 2001 to nearly 6,000 in 2010.

About 10 percent of active-duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel facing disability evaluation each year have combat-related injuries and illnesses, officials said.

Treatment and evaluation for these Air Force Wounded Warriors is a priority.

Over the past several years, officials said, the increasing number of cases meeting a medical evaluation board at a medical treatment facility resulted in an increase and backlog within the phase of the DES known as the physical evaluation board.

By spring 2010, the cases awaiting PEB review reached a high of 1,424.

"Airmen waited up to 110 days after their case was received by the PEB to find out whether the board found them fit to continue in service or not," said Lt. Col. Lorianne Hodge, the deputy chief of the Air Force's Physical Disabilities Division at the Air Force Personnel Center.

In response, officials said the medical and force support communities partnered to increase manpower at the PEB to meet the increased workload. This included adding civilian positions and reserve augmentation to more than double the number of cases

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston public affairs

Vietnam War for interment at Arlington National Cemetery.

May 22, 1967 - Two F-111As showed their long-range capabilities by flying from the U.S. to Europe without refueling or external tanks.

May 26, 1961 - A B-58 Hustler supersonic bomber from the 43rd Bombardment Wing set a record flying from New York to Paris in three hours, 19 minutes, 41 seconds at an average speed of 1,302 mph.

May 23, 1948 - At Aberdeen, Md., the Army announced the dedication of the first continuous wind tunnel capable of 3,000 mph winds.

May 24, 1994 - The C-17 Globemaster flew across the Atlantic for the first time.

May 25, 1984 - A Military Airlift Command C-141 Starlifter transported the body of the Unknown Soldier of the

May 27, 1959 - The 702nd Strategic Missile Wing at Presque Isle Air Force Base, Maine, received Strategic Air Command's first Snark missile.

May 28, 1995 - To commensurate the World War II Hump Airlift, a C-17 Globemaster III and KC-10 Extender flew over the Himalayan Mountains from Calcutta, India to Kunning, China.

processed through the PEB. Within six months, officials said, the number of cases awaiting the board was successfully reduced, and Airmen now face an average of only a 14-day wait for results after the medical case is complete and forwarded to AFPC. The evaluation system begins when the local MTF conducts an MEB charged with identifying and documenting conditions that may limit an Airman's ability to continue military service. This board can determine whether an Airman has a medical condition which may render him unfit for active duty, and which may require review by the physical evaluation board section at AFPC. AFPC has both an informal and formal PEB process.

If a case is forwarded to AFPC, it begins with an informal PEB, which conducts a records-only review of the Airman's medical case. If the Airman is found unfit for continued service, the PEB assigns a combined disability percentage rating for those conditions which make the member unfit, and the Airman is either separated from service or retired, depending on the overall disability rating and number of years of service.

If the Airman disagrees with the results of the informal PEB, the Airman may request a hearing with a formal PEB, where the Airman will be assisted by an attorney and will have the opportunity to appear in person before the board.

Joint Strike Fighter makes first air show appearance ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. – The F-35C Joint Strike Fighter made its first public appearance at an air show May 21.

Piloted by Navy Lt. Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus, the F-35C made a single pass down the show line at the Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The flight commemorated 100 years of naval aviation by highlighting the future of tactical air power for the U.S. Navy. The F-35C variant of the joint strike fighter is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B versions with its larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control in the demanding carrier takeoff and landing environment.

The flyover originated from the F-35C's primary test site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. and was executed in the same manner as any controlled test sortie. The aircraft, CF-2, flew within its approved flight envelope and was accompanied by an F-18 Hornet flying chase.

The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program is in the system development and demonstration phase, focusing on delivering three different and new aircraft variants to the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. All three variants integrate advanced low observable stealth into a supersonic, multi-role fighter.

Blue Angels cancel Naval Academy Air Show PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, cancelled a practice demonstration and air show scheduled for May 24 and 25 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

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This cancellation was due to a safety standdown period imposed by the team's commanding officer after a lower-than-normal maneuver took place during the team's last performance at Lynchburg Regional Air Show May 22 in Lynchburg, Va. Following this low maneuver all aircraft landed safely without damage or injury to personnel.

During the training stand-down the team will remain in Pensacola, Fla., for additional training and air show demonstration practice. It has yet to be determined if the Blue Angels will perform the flyover at the USNA graduation May 27.

‘Blue Star’ museums open doors for military members this summer SAN DIEGO – Service members and their families joined military and community leaders at the San Diego Museum of Art, May 23, for the second annual kickoff of the nationwide "Blue Star" Museums program.

Blue Star Museums is a program that offers free admission to museums for all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2011.

"The goal of the program is two-fold, it's to support military families and to foster our resilience and our positive experience as military families by taking advantage of our country's arts and culture, which is, after all, what we sacrifice for," said Kathy Roth-Douquet, Blue Star Families chairman. "We love this country and the part of it that lasts is what we find in the museums."

More than 1,300 museums in all 50 states are participating in Blue Star Museums. The list of museums participating includes children's museums, fine art museums, history and science museums, and nature centers.

Blue Star Museums is a partnership with Blue Star Families, the National Endowment of the Arts.

"We feel we're building audiences for the future, it's a way for all of us, NEA and the museum community, to express appreciation to the military men and women who serve our country," said Rocco Landesman, NEA chairman "Eventually, we would like to get every museum in the country enrolled in this program."

Blue Star Families is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit network of military families from all ranks and services, with a mission to support, connect and empower military families.

In addition to morale and empowerment programs, Blue Star Families raises awareness of the challenges and strengths of military family life and works to make military life more sustainable.

"This is something that everyone should look into, especially if you are in the service or in a military family, especially if you have kids," said Marine Sgt. Christopher Brown, assigned to Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch at Camp Pendleton, Calif. "It's a good way to get your family together and to get to know more about history. It's an awesome way to spend your weekend."

For a complete list of museums participating in the Blue Star Museums program, go to www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston public affairs May 22, 1968 - USS Scorpion (SSN589) was lost with all hands.

May 23, 1939 - USS Squalus (SS-92) sank off Portsmouth, N.H., with the loss of 26 lives.

May 24, 1939 - The first and only time Vice Adm. Allan McCann's rescue chamber was used to rescue 33 men from the sunken USS Squalus.

May 25, 1952 - USS Iowa bombarded

Chongjin, Korea.

May 26, 1952 - Tests from May 26 to 29 demonstrated the feasibility of the angled-deck concept conducted on a simulated angled deck on USS Midway.

May 27, 1919 - A Navy NC-4 completed a trans-Atlantic flight from Newfoundland to Lisbon, Portugal.

May 28, 1980 - Fiftyfive women became the first women to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy.

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Home Station Check inspections keep C-17s flying

Staff Sgt. Daniel Weil prepares to operate the cargo ramp and door on a C-17 during an Home Station Check inspection on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 23. HSC is a three-day inspection performed every 120 days. Sergeant Weil works in the HSC department of the 437th Maintenance Squadron.

Senior Airman Aaron Jagow cleans and inspects the tow release mechanism on the ramp of a C-17 during a Home Station Check inspection on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 23. Airman Jagow is a member of the HSC department of the 437th Maintenance Squadron.

Staff Sgt. Adam Hall examines warning tags during a Home Station Check inspection of a C-17 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 23. Sergeant Hall is assigned to the HSC department of the 437th Maintenance Squadron.

Senior Airman Joseph Whetstone performs an engine inspection during a Home Station Check inspection of a C-17 on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 23. Airman Whetstone is a member of the HSC department of the 437th Maintenance Squadron.

Staff Sgt. Adam Hall applies grease to a fitting on the cargo ramp actuator during a Home Station Check inspection of a C-17 on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 23. Sergeant Hall works for the HSC department of the 437th Maintenance Squadron.

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Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

AROUND Pentagon, Homeland Security collaborate on Cybersecurity WASHINGTON – In line with an agreement between the department secretaries last fall and a recently released White House proposal, the Defense Department is sharing cybersecurity information, capabilities and expertise with the Homeland Security Department, a Pentagon official said today.

Robert J. Butler, deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, was among four senior officials who testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs today about the Obama administration’s legislative proposal to protect the nation’s computer networks.

Under the plan, Homeland Security would lead the effort to protect Americans, the nation’s critical infrastructure and the federal government’s computer networks. The Defense Department would retain protections over its “dot-mil” domain, but would work in close collaboration with DHS and the departments of Justice and Commerce to better safeguard cyberspace.

“Just as our reliance on critical infrastructure has grown, so have the threats,” Mr. Butler told the committee, adding that the military is “critically dependent” on the civilian power generation grid, telecommunications, transportation and other sectors run on computer networks.

Cyber attacks have become so pervasive as to create “a real possibility of a large-scale attack on any of our nation’s critical infrastructure,” Mr. Butler said.

“The status quo [in cybersecurity] is no longer acceptable - not when there is so much at stake,” he said. “We can, and we will, do better.”

Committee members and government witnesses described cybersecurity as a wild west of uncoordinated efforts struggling to stay ahead of rapidly growing and increasingly sophisticated threats to the nation’s security and economy. The administration’s proposal - requested by Congress members

faced with dozens of pieces of cybersecurity legislative proposals - would give legal authority to the appropriate agencies to better coordinate cybersecurity.

Some 2 billion people worldwide use the Internet, and an estimated $1 trillion is lost annually to cyber crimes, committee members said. Congress and U.S. executive departments, they added, are the target of about 1.8 billion cyber attacks per month.

Protecting computer networks requires a “whole of government” approach, Mr. Butler said, and the Defense and Homeland Security departments already are doing that.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano laid the foundation for the collaboration in October with their agreement to share operational planning and technical development, he said.

Since then, Mr. Butler said, the collaboration has grown into joint coordination at U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, Md., and the sharing of information, capabilities, and employees.

Philip Reitinger, undersecretary of homeland defense for national protection and programs, said Homeland Security, Defense Department and National Security Agency officials meet regularly and have weekly teleconferences to coordinate cybersecurity.

“We each bring unique things to the table,” he said. “DOD has unparalleled technical expertise and cyber expertise. In DHS, we’ve built up our own expertise, working broadly across agencies.”

Homeland Security will stay “operationally synched” with the Defense Department, and both departments and NSA will deploy cyber experts to work at each others’ sites, Mr. Reitinger said.

To ensure a steady supply of cyber experts in the future, Mr. Butler said, the Defense Department supports various high school and college competitions such as the CyberPatriot, which the Air Force Association began as an annual competition in 2009, as well as coaching and mentoring programs in cybersecurity.

“This is not only about today, it’s also

Chief's Fish Fry

Airman 1st Class Ian Hoachlande

Chief Master Sgt. Georgia Fallaw serves Staff Sgt. Ryan Breaux during the Chief's Fish Fry held at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base picnic grounds May 20. The fish fry is held annually to promote a sense of camaraderie between the Reserve and active-duty units on base. Chief Fallaw is the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Gold flight chief. Sergeant Breaux is the 628th Communications Squadron project manager.

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about tomorrow,” he said. “Secretary Gates has made this a big priority.”

Wounded warriors get intelligence job opportunities WASHINGTON – The intelligence community is reaching out to wounded warriors, offering new employment opportunities through a unique internship program.

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James Clapper, director of national intelligence, welcomed dozens of wounded warriors to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Md., May 18 to discuss these new career options.

Addressing the crowd of service members wounded in combat and now stationed in the Washington, D.C., region, Chambliss and Clapper encouraged them to continue to serve their country - this time out of the uniform.

“You have been through some very difficult challenges, and you’ve faced those challenges. You looked them in the eye and said ‘I'm going to overcome this,’” said Senator Chambliss, vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. “You’re here because you have an opportunity to see what the world has to offer for you and the world has the opportunity to see what you have to offer to it.”

The internship fair at the joint base was hosted by the Office of Naval Intelligence as a part of the wounded warrior program coordinated by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Started in 2009 by retired Navy Vice Adm. Mike McConnell, then-Director of National Intelligence, the wounded warrior intelligence community internship program holds semiannual career fairs to educate Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines wounded in combat about the intelligence field and potentially match their skills with community capability needs through shortterm internships.

Intelligence careers have much to offer, Mr. Chambliss said.

“The intelligence community today is a world apart from where it was a decade ago or two decades ago, and the opportunities abound for where the intelligence community is going to be ten years from now,” said Mr. Chambliss. “The intelligence community has been somewhat of a bureaucracy in years past, but things are changing and things are changing fast. The situation involving the take-down of [Osama] bin Laden is a classic example of the changes we are seeing in the intelligence world today.”

Mr. Clapper echoed the senator’s sentiments, saying, “It’s hard to top the take down of Osama bin Laden as a great success story for intelligence and operations, and I know you all share in our pride there. It’s a great testament to the team work of the intelligence community.”

The agencies represented at the gathering extolled the value of the warriors’ experience as their motivation for participating in the event.

“Our managers and staff are committed to supporting wounded warriors and wholeheartedly provide internships to both build and utilize their military and nonmilitary skills,” said Virginia Cwalina, human resource specialist with the Defense Intelligence Agency. “We want to help the warriors find the best possible fit.”

DIA had four recruiters on hand throughout the day to discuss the agency’s missions, goals and needs and find wounded warriors with the right experience for the job.

Representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and several other agencies and offices joined DIA in reaching out to the wounded warriors looking for their next career challenge.

“Our program is deliberately designed to use their skill sets in new and different ways,” said David Corey, Wounded Warrior Program Manager with the Office of the Director of Naval Intelligence. “The intelli-

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gence community is serious about helping the warriors and also recouping the benefits of their wealth of experience.”

In response to the increasing challenges facing the intelligence community mission, Mr. Corey explained, the number of internships offered at the fairs and through the wounded warrior intelligence community program has jumped exponentially from less than 25 when the program began, to more than 200 positions today.

Education is key in fight against PTSD WASHINGTON – Stemming the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, requires awareness, education and recognizing its symptoms, a senior military psychiatrist said.

Navy Capt. Paul Hammer, director of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, spoke during a May 16 media roundtable event held here as part of Mental Health Month. “[It’s important] to make sure people are aware, educated, and that they look for it in themselves, their friends and fellow service members. They must act on it so something is done,” Captain Hammer said.

Taking action doesn’t necessarily call for a major intervention, he said. “Sometimes reaching out and talking to someone can put that person on the right path to get the help he needs,” he suggested.

Recognizing signs of the stress disorder early can be the key to successfully diagnose and treat affected individuals, he said.

“PTSD can be a really complicated entity,” he said. “People think it’s one thing, but it can manifest itself in a lot of different ways and contexts.”

PTSD is not gender-specific, and tell-tale signs vary from one person to the next, but Hammer said some factors might add up to the stress diagnosis. He said it’s important to recognize such symptoms as combat stress, substance abuse, talks of suicide and depression. Getting help begins with awareness and education at all levels of the military, he said.

Captain Hammer said post-traumatic stress was once a condition discovered only after troops returned home following deployments. Now, however, the services include post-traumatic stress awareness instruction for new recruits in basic training, and warfighters are monitored for symptoms during their military careers.

“We’ve got to take care of ourselves and take care of each other,” Captain Hammer said. “The idea of awareness is to take appropriate action and have the courage to reach out and take help.”

“The Army [incorporates awareness] in resilience training and comprehensive Soldier fitness, and by training master resilience trainers,” he added. “So there’s a huge effort among the services to really develop a level of resilience.”

Combating the stigma attached to mental health counseling also is taught to service members as part of the military’s awareness campaign, Captain Hammer said. For many people, the longtime stigma is an overwhelming barrier to diagnosis and treatment.

Denial of post-traumatic stress also can develop, which he described as a “tougher nut to crack.” Denial is a person’s perception that people are doing fine, Hammer added.

“They don’t want to see themselves or be seen as weak, damaged or ill,” he said.

“I think huge headway has been made on stigma,” he said. “You see senior officers and senior enlisted members who are much more willing to speak out and talk about it. I can’t imagine a time, when I first came in, that I would hear a sergeant major talk about PTSD, and now it’s routine.”

“No doubt the stigma is still out there, but we’ve still made an enormous amount of progress,” Captain Hammer said. “But there’s more to do. We’re not resting on our laurels. We’re still working on it.”

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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 Captain Rand at 963-2844 (office), 843-568-4346 (cell) or tabitha.rand.1 @us.af.mil.

Events 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 30 at noon at Carolina Memorial Gardens, Rivers Avenue, North Charleston. Please join us as we honor our fallen comrades. 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 at Carolina Gardens at 8 a.m. to place the flags and again at 6 p.m. to pick them up. For more information or directions, call American Legion Post 166 at 553-5454 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. ❏ Toastmasters kick-off meeting: If you're looking to increase your communication skills and sharpen your leadership ability to effectively guide your Airmen, Sailors, and civilians, the new

Toastmasters Club of Joint Base Charleston can help. The kick-off meeting is May 31 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Base Education Center auditorium. Become part of the 260,000-member organization known world-wide for increasing individuals' public speaking skills. The meeting and club membership is open to all personnel who have access to the installation. This new club is also looking for nominations for the key positions. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Kloeppel at kevin.kloeppel@us.af.mil or 963-4182.

June 1 ❏ Retirement Ceremony: A retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. James Mullins, 437th Maintenace Group, will be held June 1, in Bldg.

709 at 11 a.m. ❏ 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 and 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. ❏ Spouse Orientation to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base: All newly-arriving spouses to JB CHS - AB are invited to attend this class on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the AFRC, Bldg.

500, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet other newlyarrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Please ask about the child care options available when registering. Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to register.

June 2 ❏ Newcomer's Tour: Join other JB CHS - AB 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.

June 6 ❏ Investing Demystified: This class, June 6 from 10 to 11 a.m., explains the most common types of investments and simplifies terminology for a better understanding of investing. Briefing is at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

June 8 ❏ Credit Repair Solutions: Learn what it takes to improve your credit score without paying a service to do it for you, June 8 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Briefing will is at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 9634406 to reserve your seat.

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Special Announcements ❏ Base pools open: Both the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool and the New Wave Aquatic Center on JB CHS - Weapons Station will open for the season May 28. All military E-1 through E-4 are admitted free any time during open, recreational swimming. The daily individual fee for all others is $2.50. A seasonal pool pass with unlimited access during open swimming is $30. Family passes for up to four people are $50. Each additional family member after four is $20 per person, with a maximum of $100 per family.

Visit www.jbcharleston.com for hours of operation and more information.

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base ❏ 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. ❏ 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. ❏ Homeschooler's fitness time: Meet and enjoy recreation time with other home-schoolers every Monday, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Youth Center Bldg. 1993. ❏ Daycare story & craft hour: Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. on Joint Base Charleston Air Base, where we will be reading the same stories and doing the same crafts as the regular story time on Tuesdays, just on a different day. Due to limited seating re-registration is required by the Monday before day care story hour. Call 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 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information.

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Updates and Notices

Events Tuesday ❏ 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 the Fleet and Family Service Center, 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.

Special Announcements ❏ 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. ❏ 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. 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 764-

❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our preschool program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in interaction. Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 7647900. ❏ NSA Library is a computer "Hotspot:" The Naval Support Activity Library offers free wireless for wireless-ready laptop work and surfing the web from a patron's personal computer. Come equipped with a network card, find yourself a seat anywhere in the building, and go to work. ❏ MWR's Recycling Department calling for all metal: Containers for empty aluminum cans are located throughout the Naval Support Activity. Aluminum cans are the mainstay of the recycling program; however, all types of metal are accepted. If you have heavy metal products that need to be picked up, call the Recycling Department at 743-0510. All recycling proceeds go towards enhancing your Morale, Welfare, Recreation facilities and programs. ❏ DVD drop: Do you have DVDs you have viewed that are just gathering dust? Why not donate them to the library so others can enjoy them? Drop them by the library or use the afterhours book drop box. ❏ Resale vehicle lot: Selling a car, truck, camper, boat or motorcycle? MWR's "Hot Deals on Wheels" used vehicle lot offers the only authorized place to display vehicles for sale on Naval Support Activity. The lot is located near Red Bank Road in the New Wave Pool parking lot. The cost is $8 per week for military and immediate family and $10 per week for retirees and DoD civilians. Reservations and payment are accepted at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Call 764-2120 for more information. ❏ Parents, need a night out? The Child Development Homes program has certified providers available for Friday night child care.

Call the CDH office for a list of available providers at 764-7347.

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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-thedark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person. Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Family Night features country music, oldies and rock 'n' roll (you can even bring your own favorite CD's if you want). ❏ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms. Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided. For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. ❏ Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party? Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films. Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more. Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $25 to groups of less than 40 people. 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 Mechanic: May 26, 7:30 p.m, Rated R ❏ The Punisher: May 27, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ The Incredibles: May 28, 5 p.m., Rated PG ❏ The Mechanic: May 28, 7:30 p.m, Rated R ❏ The Incredibles: May 29, 2 p.m, Rated PG

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. ❏ Scream 4: May 27, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ Source Code: May 28, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13

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Airmen conquer Monster Mash

Maj. Timothy Huxel (left) and Maj. Eric Skipper, along with their "Hammer Time" teammates, carry a 100 pound litter during the Monster Mash on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 19.

Seven teams of four competed for the best time. Major Huxel and Major Sikpper are from the 437th Operations Group.

Above, members of the Monster Mash team "Hammer Time" work together to flip a tire to finish the Monster Mash at the base picnic grounds on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 19. The Monster Mash event is 3.1 miles long and includes six challenging obstacles including a wall climb, truck push, mule pull, litter carry, jersey tug and tire flip. The Monster Mash was hosted by the 437th Operations Support Squadron. The "Fuhrballs," from the 437th Operations Support Squadron beat out six other teams to claim bragging rights.

Maj. Timothy Huxel, a member of the Monster Mash team "Hammer Time," pulls a mule around a parking lot on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 19.

At right, members of the Monster Mash team "Hammer Time" climb the rock wall at the Outdoor Recreation Center on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 19.

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Congratulations to advancing Sailors Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Joint Base Charleston would like to congratulate the following petty officers on their advancement.

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Congratulations Master Sgt. Selectees Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Joint Base Charleston would like to congratulate the following technical sergeants on their selection to master sergeant.

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More than 25 Security Forces augmentees fire their weapons during M-9 qualification training May 18, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.

Airman 1st Class Jamel McCargo, a radio frequency transmissions system technician from the 628th Communications Squadron and a 628th Security Forces Squadron augmentee, fires his weapon at a target during M-9 qualification training May 18, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base.

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