05-29-2015 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 6, No. 20

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

Friday, May 29, 2015

Eleven C-17s take to the Lowcountry skies

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Nicholas Byers

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III's take off from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. May 21, 2015 during exercise Crescent Reach 2015. This exercise tested and evaluated Joint Base Charleston's ability to launch a large aircraft formation in addition to processing and deploying duty passengers and cargo in response to a simulated crisis abroad. The 437th Airlift Wing launched 11 aircraft as part of the multi-ship formation that flew to Pope Air Field, N.C. There they joined four additional C-17s, six C-130s, E-8 JSTARS and two F-16s to participate in the 82nd Airborne Division's All American Week. During their time there, more than 1,400 paratroopers and critical equipment, such as HUMVEES and artillery, were dropped to simulate a Joint Forcible Entry of the Global Response Force. All American Week is the Division's premiere event to maintain close ties with Division Veteran's as well as celebrate heritage and unit cohesion. See more photos on Page 3.

By Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Exercise Crescent Reach kicked-off May 18, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and began it's critical sequence May 21, 2015 when 11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs took to the skies over the Lowcounty after taking off from the JB Charleston flightline in 30 second intervals beginning at approximately 7:45 a.m.

Crescent Reach is an annual mobility and large formation exercise that tests the combat readiness and capabilities of a participating installation by providing airlift to a large number of forces and cargo. The exercise requires the support to be provided in a short period of time.

The 11 C-17s traveled to Pope Air Field, N.C., where they met up with four other Charleston C-17s and airdropped more than 1,500 paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne from Fort Bragg, N.C., as well as ciritical equipment, simulating a Joint Forcible Entry of the Global Response Force. Additionally, six C-130s from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas and Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., an E8 JSTARS from Robins ARB, Ga., and two F-16s from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., also participated in the exercise.

"This [exercise] allows us to perform just about every aspect of our combat mission including the development of intelligence scenarios, getting aircraft ready to launch, loading air-

craft, and performing airdrop and special operations, in addition to surviving in a chemical environment and performing landings on semi-prepared runways," said Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "Exercises, such as this one, provides the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings a realistic scenario to operate as a team, which enhances our ability to conduct a variety of challenging worldwide missions."

Though the exercise was a snapshot of the combat capabilities and speed of airpower, it was not in response to any real world threats, according to Lt. Col. Cassius Bentley, 15th Airlift Squadron commander.

"To be effective, we train how we fight," Bentley said. "We usually do exercises in a crawl or walk phase, but Crescent Reach 2015 was always on a run phase."

The Crescent Reach exercise allowed for Airmen to complete more than 500 training requirements keeping JB Charleston mission ready.

According to Maj. Jason Okumura, 437th Aerial Port Squadron commander, the exercise was an impressive display of mobility capabilities.

"Watching 11 C-17s take off in sequence is an impressive display and testament to the hard work Airmen do on a daily basis," Okumura said.

During the mobility portion of the exercise the aerial port

squadron processed nearly 100 tons of cargo and more than 260 passengers.

"The aerial port squadron's role in the exercise is just a glimpse of what we do on a daily basis," Okumura said.

This LFE is a total-force effort with aircrews consisting of active-duty Airmen from the 437th AW and Reservists from the 315th AW. However, none of the planes would have taken off without the Airmen from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, said Lt. Col. Adam DiGerolamo.

More than 750 highly motivated Airmen, who generate these planes every day, did an amazing job ensuring each plane took off with-out a hitch, DiGerolamo, 437th AMXS commander added.

"Hats off to the Airmen across the wing and the installation who made the exercise a success," DiGerolamo said. "We just had 11 planes take off and not one of them ran late."

The overall JFEX was a "mission well done," said Bentley.

"None of this would have been possible without the impressive teamwork and dependability of each squadron and unit who was a part of the exercise," Bentley said. "We never know when the 82nd is going to call us for airlift and since they are one of our biggest customers we want to ensure we provide as much integration with them as often as possible.

This exercise is a great way to identify any lessons learned and to come up with ways to improve the process."

Technical sergeant promotion release delayed to allow system validation From Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Technical sergeant promotion selection results, originally scheduled for release May 28, 2015 will be delayed to enable the Air Force to continue to validate extensive system changes to the Weighted Airman Promotion System, officials announced.

The 2015 technical sergeant promotion cycle is the first to incorporate recent changes in the enlisted evaluation report

(EPR) and promotion system. Recent alterations affecting this promotion cycle include changes in the WAPS calculation, revised points for time-in-service (TIS) and time-in-grade (TIG), EPR point value of 250 points, and the inclusion of up to the last three EPRs of personnel with weighted factors since becoming TIS/TIG eligible for promotion.

"Because changes to the process are significant, we are testing every aspect of the system to ensure accuracy," said Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for man-

power, personnel and services. "Anticipated sew-on dates for this list will begin in August and therefore the delay will not affect actual promotion dates. Airmen who are selected for technical sergeant will still sew on based on their line number and in sync with the normal cycle."

Once the validation is complete, Air Force officials will announce the promotion results release date on www.af.mil and www.afpc.af.mil. In addition, Airmen can monitor myPers for updates.

Haws takes command of CG MLEA Captain Tom Walsh, Jr. (left) shakes hands with Captain Tim Haws (right) after effecting the relief during the Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy's change of command ceremony May 12, 2015 in Charleston, S.C. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Admiral David Throop, commander of the Coast Guard Force Readiness Command located in Norfolk, Va. Captain Walsh departs for duty as chief, Training Division, Coast Guard Force Readiness Command and Captain Haws is reporting in from Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown, Va.

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17th Airlift Squadron reactivated in 1987

A LOOK BACK

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83 JB Charleston Sailors selected

ADVANCEMENT Page 6

315th AES takes part in disaster exercise

WINDS OF FURY Page 9

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The Company: Part III

By Lt. Col. Cassius Bentley 15th Airlift Squadron commander

There is a picture in my office of a young man standing in front of a North American BT-9 aircraft. The BT-9 was the primary trainer aircraft for Army Air Corps pilots who served before and during World War II. When I look at the picture, two things cross my mind. First, I think about the young man in the picture. Secondly, I think about the airplane and the heroes who flew it during WWII. After graduating from the BT-9, scores of young men in the Greatest Generation went on to Advanced Pilot training and, eventually, to flying aircraft such as the C-33, C-39 and C-47.

As proud members of the 15th Airlift Squadron, our squadron began traveling the globe and earning our nickname in December 1940. This year we will be celebrating our 75th anniversary. The Global Eagles, also known as "The Company," of today can trace our heritage back to the aircrews of the C-33, C-39 and C-47.

Just as there were heroes from the original members of the "The Company," I have seen several young brave men and women that I would classify as heroes today. The individual narratives highlighted below may not be on the same magnitude as those detailed in the history books but, I believe, if you focus on the individuals and their specific sacrifices, it is easily translatable to hero status. "The Company's" Maj. Aaron High recently left for a deployment. This is Major High's second long-term deployment since returning to Charleston in February 2014. Major High is a hero. Not just because he is going to fly combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq but, more importantly, because he is a great father.

He and his wife, Traci, are proud parents of two very intelligent and funny boys named Max and Alex. Both Max and Alex have a neuromuscular disease. If you are ever honored to meet the boys, they will overwhelm you with their charisma. Raising these two wonderful boys has its unique challenges and the Air Force life does not make it any easier.

However, Aaron and Traci are doing a phenomenal job. Their boys are thriving despite any physical limitations. The High family are all heroes.

We also have Senior Airman Brandi Lopez. A couple weeks ago, I attended SrA Lopez's graduation from Airman Leadership School. She is a hero. It is not because she earned Distinguished Graduate at ALS, but because of the young woman she has become. I had the honor to meet SrA Lopez's Brandi's father. I really enjoy hearing people's stories about their backgrounds and families. It was awesome to see her father beaming with pride as she walked across the stage to accept her award. SrA Lopez lost her mother when she was a teenager. Now, she is a mother herself to one year old Isabella. She is beyond impressive for a senior airman. We are honored to have her in "The Company."

In December 2014, Capt. Matthew McCandless had the idea to create a program where underprivileged kids from Lambs Elementary went shopping with Global Eagles. The "Shop with an Airman" program raised $2,700 in two weeks enabling 18 kids the opportunity to meet Santa Claus and receive a special present. Captain McCandless is a hero. It is not because he once got to fly with the squadron commander in a tough

weather approach in the C-17, but because he has a heart of gold and because he took the initiative, following through to make a difference. In "The Company," I see this all the time. We have amazing Airmen who volunteer without being asked. Senior Airman Katherine Stanton is leading another squadron engagement on June 8, 2015 at the VA hospital.

Staff Sgt. Josh Nelson just left on a combat mission to Iraq. He is a hero. It is simply because he is performing an action we ask our young crewmembers to execute all the time. This primary core competency of delivering cargo and people for strategic objectives, whether combat or humanitarian, should never be taken for granted. It is a tough job. We also ask a lot from Sergeant Nelson when he returns home. We are always busy in the squadron. It can be hard to give our Airmen predictability and regular hours when drop-down missions complicate efforts to shape a normal schedule. Recently, during a critical time, Sergeant Nelson single-handedly ran the training shop for both pilots and loadmasters. He had to work some big forecasts for next year's formal training school positions and develop a plan for some drop-down school slots. He hit it out of the park. With young enlisted members and leaders like Sergeant Nelson, the current and impending force reduction measures become more manageable.

Now, back to the picture. That young man, who I called Papa, is my biggest hero. Although, it would make a great story, my grandfather never became a pilot. In fact, he only served a few months in the Army before getting medically disqualified. I am not sure why my family has a picture of him in his service dress uniform in front of an airplane. But, I do know he raised eight children with my grandmother and he worked harder than any person I have ever known. After 10 to 12 hour days finishing driveways, sidewalks and basements in the hot Kentucky sun as a concrete finisher, he would come home and tend the garden. He had his flaws. He drank and gambled at the Moose Lodge on occasion but to me, he was perfect. I spent half my youth at his house. He always answered his door and, no matter who was there, he always offered to help. As I get older, I hope to be half the man that he was. I tell his story for one reason: Perspective. For me, my main goal at the end of the day is to be my two sons' hero, just like my grandfather was to me.

As a commander, it is an honor working for the Airmen I serve. With the leadership and assistance from Lt. Col. Todd Markwart, Chief Master Sgt. Mike Cumberland, the First Shirt, Master Sgt. Mark O'Brien, and many others, we have done a pretty good job serving our Airmen. But, we can do better. General Welsh held a virtual town hall on May 21 and mentioned that the operational tasks such as taking on ISIS and providing relief (e.g., Nepal earthquake) are not going away. Paraphrasing, he stated that what frustrates our Airmen is the little stuff that keeps us at work longer than it should. We should be able to "have a life and still do great work." Some days, we may have to cover for each other to allow others to attend the little league ballgames or other significant life events. For my last lap in command of "The Company," we will identify and minimize the little stuff and find more ways to give our Airmen back their time.

We owe them the effort ... because simply stated ... they are all heroes.

May: Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Dr. Robert B. Kane Air University, director of history

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – In 1978, Congress established Asian-Pacific American Heritage Week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans to U.S. history and culture. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush extended the celebration to the entire month.

On Oct. 23, 1992, Congress officially designated May of each year as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Americans of Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry to the rich heritage and cultural fabric of the U.S. The theme for 2015 is "Many Cultures, One Voice: Promote Equality and Inclusion."

Congress selected May for this celebration because it includes the anniversaries of the arrival in the U.S. of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the first transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, partially by the labor of thousands of Chinese immigrants The term "Asia-Pacific Islands" includes the continent of Asia; the Pacific island groups of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia; the island groups of the Western and Central Pacific, such as

the Philippines and the Marianas; and Hawaii, the 50th state of the U.S. About 5 percent of the population of the U.S. is of Asian or Pacific Islander descent.

Perhaps the most well-known Air Force member of Asian-Pacific Islander ancestry is Ellison Onizuka. Born in 1946 in Hawaii, he entered the Air Force in January 1970 and flew a variety of aircraft, eventually logging more than 1,700 flying hours. In January 1978, he became an astronaut candidate for NASA. Onizuka flew his first space shuttle mission aboard the Discovery in January 1985. He was a mission specialist aboard the orbiter Challenger when it exploded a little over one minute after launch from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on Jan. 28, 1986. Congress posthumously promoted him to colonel, and the Air Force renamed Sunnyvale Air Force Station, California, after Onizuka on Jan. 26, 1994. The Air Force officially closed the installation in September 2011.

Another part of the Asian-Pacific American heritage is the Army's 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was made up of Japanese-Americans from Hawaii and others that were held in detention camps. The detention camps were established by the U.S. government in February 1942 in result of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Imperial

Navy on Dec. 7, 1941, and housed 120,000 Japanese-Americans who had been living in Pacific Coast states.

They, like the Tuskegee Airmen, fought prejudice at home, as well as tyranny overseas, during World War II.

By May 1945, the 442nd RCT and the 100th IB, fighting in Italy and southern France, had become the most highly decorated U.S. military units of their size. They had accumulated more than 18,000 individual decorations for bravery, including 18 Medals of Honor; 52 Distinguished Service Crosses; and 9,500 Purple Hearts, with many Soldiers earning multiple awards. In addition, the two units collectively received seven Presidential Unit Citations.

One of the most well-known members of the 442nd RCT was Daniel K. Inouye, the first U.S. congressman of Japanese ancestry and the second longest-serving senator. During World War II, he received a battlefield commission and promotion to second lieutenant. He also received many decorations to include the Distinguished Service Cross, which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2000. He is among 30 Asian-Americans who have received America's highest military award.

He served as U.S. senator from Hawaii from to 1963 until his death on Dec. 17, 2012.

Asian American - Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Come celebrate the Asian American - Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us on May 29, 2015 at the Joint Base Charleston Chapel Annex from 3 to 4:30 p.m. There will be educational opportunities, martial arts lessons, Polynesian dancers, and best of all, free traditional Asian American - Pacific Islander food. If you are interested in bringing traditional food or traditional items for display, please contact Staff Sgt. Angeli Yerkey at 963-5842 or by email at angeli.yerkey@us.af.mil.

US Embassy Singapore, AF team up for diplomatic success

By Col. Curtis Walker Singapore air attaché

SINGAPORE – Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, recently passed away at the age of 91. Given Lee’s stature and standing, all of us at U.S. Embassy Singapore expected a large state funeral and a high-level U.S. delegation would be named and arriving soon; the funeral was just a few short days away.

It didn't take long for President Barack Obama to select former President Bill Clinton to lead our delegation. That meant the embassy and the Air Force had roughly 72 hours to build and execute a plan of action to support our president’s diplomatic mission.

We knew the complexity of the movement and the compressed timeline meant we would have to come together quickly as a team, call on the sum of our experience, and leverage our personal and professional relationships around the world to pull off such a tall order. The clock was ticking and failure was not an option.

Watching this mission come together was like watching poetry in motion.

There were thousands of questions that demanded answers, countless details to be tended to and critical decisions to be made at scores of separate agencies – each a potential showstopper.

Working side by side with my embassy colleagues as the air attaché, I watched with pride as my fellow Airmen did what I've seen them do for nearly 30 years: they enthusiastically tackled what looked impossible and

made it look easy.

Men and women assigned to the 65th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, flew the former president and his delegation safely halfway around world and back with the professionalism, precision and the dignity befitting our great nation. Airmen and contractors on the ground in Singapore from Detachment 2, 730th Air Mobility Squadron worked long hours in sweltering heat to recover, secure, service and launch the delegation’s aircraft. At the U.S. Embassy Singapore, Master Sergeant Kristen TenWolde worked around the clock wrestling with diplomatic clearances, weapons permits, airspace requirements, base access and a thousand other details too numerous to track.

The result of all this extraordinary effort was, first and foremost, a successful mission from beginning to end. But it was so much more and while it is difficult to put into words, I wish every Airman could share in it.

I want every Airman to know how it feels to stand on a flightline in a distant land in your service dress uniform with a U.S. ambassador and foreign dignitaries at your side while a big, beautiful Air Force aircraft taxies up with those iconic block letters emblazoned on its fuselage that proudly say “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” It makes you stand a little taller and straighter. It makes you realize that you’re part of something special, something much larger than yourself or any one person, and it makes you understand and appreciate what a privilege it is to serve our Air Force.

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Exercise Crescent Reach 2015

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi

C-17 Globemaster IIIs sit in the sun before the beginning of multi-ship formation May 21, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. during exercise Crescent Reach 2015. The exercise, which lasted from May 18 - 21, 2015, tested JB Charleston’s ability to launch a large aircraft formation and mobilize a large amount of cargo and passengers. (See the story on Page 1.)

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Nicholas Byers

Master Sgt. David Godley, 628th Force Support Squadron, assists with a deployment line during Exercise Crescent Reach 2015, May 19, 2015.

Senior Airman Amanda Fields, a C-17 loadmaster with the 17th Airlift Squadron, widens her eyes as a co-worker secures her mission-oriented protective posture gear May 20, 2015, during Crescent Reach 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter

Airmen perform mobility bag inventory during Crescent Reach 2015 May 2015. This local exercise, which tested and evaluated Joint Base Charleston's ability to launch a large aircraft formation in addition to processing and deploying duty passengers and cargo in response to a simulated crisis abroad May 18 - 21, 2015. Deploying members' ability to survive and operate in deployed environments was also exercised through Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Explosives training and evaluation events.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi

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17th Airlift Squadron: A Look Back

Base get's fourth flying unit as 17th MAS is reactivated

By Airman 1st Class Stefan Alford 437th Military Airlift Wing Public Affairs Editor's Note: As the 437th Airlift Wing gears up to inactivate the 17th Airlift Squadron, we hope you enjoy the walk down memory lane with us as we reprint stories that highlight the achievements of the Air Force's first operational C-17 squadron. This article was first printed in the Aug. 7, 1987 edition of the Airlift Dispatch.

Eighteen years after being deactivated here, the 17th Military Airlift Squadron was reinstated during a ceremony at the base flagpole Monday.

The long-rested guidon bearing the 17th MAS emblem was passed from Lt. Col. (Ret) Edwin E. Green the former unit commander, to Lt. Col. Michael W. Wooley, the new commander, as Maj. Gen. Donald A. Logeais, 21st Air Force commander officiated over the ceremonies.

"It's a challenge I look forward to," Colonel Wooley said.

"The squadron will give a more manageable span of control to the flying squadron commanders."

Colonel James F. Hinkel, 437th Military Airlift Wing commander said, "We're involved in so many things mission-wise,

"It also improved my span of control," he continued, "because I know with more supervisors the people will be better taken care of."

Colonel Hinkel added that the transition process incorporating the 17th MAS into the wing will be gradual.

"Starting around the October timeframe, the squadron will be picking up one-third of the missions the other squadrons fly. By next April all four squadrons will be fling an equal workload."

The 17th MAS is comprised of members and planes from Charleston's 20th, 41st, and 76th Military Airlift Squadrons.

The 17th MAS was first activated as the 17th Air Corps Ferrying Squadron at Hamilton Field, Ca., in April 1942.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Ron Brotherton Over the next 20 years, the 17th was renamed a number of Maj. Gen. Donald A. Logeais (right) passes the 17th MAS flag to Lt times before finally becoming the 17th MAS in January 1966.

Col. Michael Wooley as Lt. Col. (Ret) Edwin Green, former 17th At the squadron's deactivation in 1969, the 17th MAS MAS commander looks on. received a flying safety award for over 225,000 hours of accident-free flying. and our flying squadrons are reasonably large by Air Force At the reactivation ceremony, Colonel Hinkel challenged standards, that it makes it difficult for the squadron commanders to get involved with their people. This enables us to better Colonel Wooley "and other leaders and members of the 17th deal with our people, and that's a big factor as far as pilot MAS to live up to the Charleston tradition of excellence and continue where Colonel Green and his people left off 18 years ago." retention is concerned.

JB Charleston Youth of the Year wins state title

By Shannon Norris Joint Base Charleston Youth Programs-Air Base director The 2015 state level Military Youth of The Year is a member of the Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Air Base Youth Center.

Dorian Holnes, the son of Pablo Holnes (retired Air Force) and Martiza Dawkins-Holnes, was named the South Carolina Military Youth of the Year May 1, 2015 earning $5,000 in scholarship money. Holnes now moves on to compete for the regional title.

The Military Youth of the Year is part of a program held by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America recognizing individuals who are part of the traditional Boys & Girls Clubs as well as military Youth Centers.

Candidates were required to provide three letters of recommendation as well as write four essays; the first being about their club experience, the second about their vision for America's youth, the third about what they strive to stand for in the minds and hearts of those who know them.

Lastly, the youth center candidates submitted a fourth essay discussing the unique challenges and opportunities of growing up in a military family. In addition to the letters of recommendation and essays, candidates participated in an interview segment as well as delivering a speech based on the content of their application essays.

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Dorian Holnes, the son of Pablo Holnes (retired Air Force) and Martiza Dawkins-Holnes, was named the South Carolina Military Youth of the Year May 1, 2015 by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Currently, Holnes is a student at Fort Dorchester High School in Summerville, S.C., is a southeast regional representative on the Air Force Teen Council and is a member of the Fort Dorchester Link Crew. A unique program, Link Crew assists underclassmen making the transition from middle school to high school.

He is also active within the local community volunteering his time at the Lowcountry Homeless Shelter, as well as participating in beach preservation and oyster reef creation projects. Holnes is also an active participant in the suicide prevention programs at Fort Dorchester High School.

While maintaining a 3.5 grade point average, Holnes still finds time to volunteer at the youth center and act in his high school productions.

Holnes is planning to attend the University of Texas at Austin to study film and cinematography.

Trisha Gallaway, Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs contributed to this story

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Navy Advancements: 83 Sailors at JB Charleston advance From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The E-4, E-5 and E-6 advancement quotes for active duty, Selected Reserve, and Full-Time Support Sailors was released May 18, 2015 and 83 Sailors assigned to Joint Base Charleston have been selected for advancement.

Those selected for advancement are as follows:

Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston AO1 Anthony Aaron(PG) STS2 Dean Allen (PG) FC1 Anthony Barkley HM2 Dusten Burrows GM1 Ronald Bush (PG) ATO2 Ethan Hacheney (PG) FC1 Seth Sherman STS2 Rafael Wagoner Naval Health Clinic Charleston HM3 Amanda Abram PS2 Jan Africa HM3 Nicole Johnson MM3 Anton Jordon HM3 Leah Maughan HN Taylor Moran HM3 William Tucker

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command YB2 (SW) Gregory Alleman LS1 (SW/AW/SCW/ Candice Latson

Naval Support Activity Charleston LS2 Delmetrius Blanding CS2 Justin Boulware IT1 Drew Tiernan (PG) CS2 Devon Williams(PG)

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and the number of ratings with "100 percent" advancement has dropped this cycle.

4. Reserve advancement opportunity for E-4, E-5 and E-6 Sailors, both SELRES and FTS, saw an increase in all pay grades. Advancement for enlisted Reserve Sailors is based on current and planned billet openings in the fleet and work hand-in-hand with the Navy's efforts to balance the force.

5. Overall active duty advancement opportunity by pay grade: E-4 advancement opportunity decreased from 37.9 percent to 33.30 percent (-4.6 percentage points).

E-5 advancement opportunity decreased from 25.1 percent to 23.87 percent (-1.43 percentage points).

E-6 advancement opportunity decreased from 19.3 percent to 17.69 percent (-1.61 percentage points).

6. Overall Selected Reserve (SELRES) advancement opportunity by pay grade: E-4 advancement opportunity increased from 33.45 percent to 42.3 percent (8.85 percentage points).

E-5 advancement opportunity increased from 14.44 percent to 21.59 percent (7.15 percentage points).

E-6 advancement opportunity increased from 6.2 percent to 9.74 percent (3.54 percentage points).

7. Overall Full-Time Support (FTS) advancement opportunity by pay grade: E-4 advancement opportunity increased from 39.27 percent to 46.92 percent (7.65 percentage points).

E-5 advancement opportunity increased from 26 percent to 32.87 percent (6.87 percentage points).

E-6 advancement opportunity increased from 12 percent to 18.93 percent (6.93 percentage points).

About 21,000 active duty, and 2,900 SELRES and FTS Sailors advanced when the selection results were released.

Here are seven things Sailors need to know about advancements this cycle.

1. Command triads were notified May 20, 2015 via BUPERS Online of their Sailors' advancement results.

Individual Sailor advancement results were posted on Navy Knowledge Online and BOL, May 21, 2015 as well as on All Hands Magazine.

2. Active duty advancement opportunity across the Navy remains near our 10-year average, but due to high retention will drop slightly from last cycle in all pay grades.

3. Individual active duty ratings continue to stabilize and get "healthier" - there are no ratings with "zero" advancement

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VA, DOD open new Joint Physical Therapy Clinic

By Erin Curran Veterans Affairs Public Affairs

Active duty military personnel and veterans stood side-by-side May 20, 2015 to celebrate the grand opening of the new VA-DoD Joint Physical Therapy Clinic located at Naval Health Clinic Charleston on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The event was led by mistress of ceremonies Cmdr. Amy Smith, director for administration at NHCC and featured addresses from Navy Capt.

Marvin Jones, commanding officer at NHCC, and Scott Isaacks, director of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. "[This clinic] is a testament to how Naval Health Clinic Charleston and the VA medical center continue to work hand-in-hand to provide the highest level of care for all our patients, just as we have for years," said Jones. "It's that level of commitment to expanding care for all beneficiaries that has paved the way for today's clinic opening."

The Physical Therapy Clinic is a result of federal health care entities banding together more than nine years ago to form the Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance. The group combines resources, energy and ideas to enhance the quality of care and scope of health care services for all VA and DOD patients.

In 2011, the Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance was designated as a VA-DoD Joint

Venture site, receiving recognition by both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense for collaboration efforts to improve the medical services for their patients.

The blended crowd of active duty members, veterans, VA employees and civilians at the event reflected the collaboration between VA and DoD in providing continuity of care for patients as they transition from active duty to veteran status.

Funding of the clinic through the Joint Incentive Fund has enabled the VA to staff the clinic with two physical therapists, two physical therapy assistants and a medical services support assistant. VA prosthetics will also be available in the joint clinic where two prosthetic program support assistants will order, stock and issue prosthetic devises to VA patients on-site. Access to care for VA and DoD beneficiaries is expected to improve with appointments provided in a convenient location that offers abundant parking for patients and their caregivers.

"In many instances, the service member who retires and stays in the local area can continue to receive the same quality medical care from the same practitioners at the same facility that he or she has grown accustomed to," said Isaacks. "We are thrilled to see this long anticipated clinic come to fruition in a community filled with thousands of veterans and service members--many of whom will benefit from the outstanding quality of medical care here."

Courtesy photo / Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Lori Merrow, VA physical therapist; Navy Lt. Lauren Brown, Department of Defense physical therapist; Navy Capt. Marvin Jones, commanding officer of Naval Health Clinic Charleston; and Scott Isaacks, director of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, cut the ribbon to officially open the joint VA-DoD Physical Therapy Clinic during a ceremony May 20, 2015 at the NHCC at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The clinic is part of the Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance, which is designated as a Joint Venture site and recognized by both the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for collaboration efforts to improve medical services for beneficiaries of both agencies.

Sailors Retiring or Separating: Ensure medical records are turned in for future care From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sailors are being reminded to personally ensure their medical and dental records are available to the Department of Veterans Affairs by returning them to their medical treatment facility at retirement or separation, Navy leaders said May 26, 2015.

"A benefit of service is a lifetime of support from the VA," said Ann Stewart, director, Pay and Personnel Management.

"To make sure Sailors can get the best level of support possible, they need to make sure their medical records have been turned in to the appropriate medical facility when they separate or retire from the Navy. A copy of medical and dental records will be provided to separating or retiring Sailors."

Before a Sailor separates or retires, commanding officers and officers in charge are responsible for ensuring that the medical department or medical treatment facility knows the Sailor is separating or retiring, and that their Service Treatment Records, medical and dental records, are at the appropriate medical and dental facilities. This guarantees that the records will be available to the VA. Medical departments or medical treatment facilities annotate on command/organization check-out sheets the disposition of the STR (per NAVADMIN 187/14).

"There may come a time when you need to file a claim with the VA in the future, and they will check to verify your period of service in the Navy," Stewart said. "Making sure your record is left at the appropriate medical or dental facility when

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It is essential that all Navy leaders and Sailors understand their responsibility when it comes to storing and handling their medical and dental records, and their disposition after separation or retirement. Non-compliance with policy could impact timely adjudication of their VA benefits.

"Getting your records turned in and making sure the medical department or medical treatment facility knows you are separating or retiring really is in your best interest," Stewart said. "Make sure you have access to what you've earned."

For more information, read NAVADMIN 187/14 at www.npc.navy.mil.

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437 APS Airman named Airman of the Year

Staff Sgt. Angeli Yerkey, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, is presented the Exchange Club of Charleston's Airman of the Year award by Don Gardner, a club member, during club's Military Awards Luncheon May 14, 2015 at the Citadel Alumni Center in Charleston, S.C. The Exchange Club of Charleston hosts the luncheon each year and uses it as a way to recognize local service members for their "selfless commitment and dedication." As a member of the 437th APS, Yerkey has managed security clearances for more than 400 Airmen and civilians as well as routinely validating the squadron's security program by testing reactions and compliance, which corrected security vulnerability and boosted the overall security of 12 facilities valued at $23.4 million.

She has also volunteered more than 100 hours of service as the Squadron Booster Club vice president, the Asian-American Committee lead as well as serving as a 2015 Air Force Ball committee member. Lastly, Yerkey continues to further her education and has completed 33 course hours toward a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Human Resources.

Courtesy photo / Exchange Club of Charleston

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) place flags over 228,000 headstones in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. as part of the “Flags In” tradition prior to Memorial Day. Soldiers in The Old Guard have held this honor and privilege since 1948.

Brittany, left, and her son, Christian, 4, visit the grave of her husband and his father, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Jacobs, in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day, May 25, 2015, in Arlington, Va. Christian is wearing his father’s cover.

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SPAWAR holds Memorial Day Observance ceremony

Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps Major General (ret.) James Livingston speaks during SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic's first Memorial Day observance, held May 21, 2015 on Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C. During the ceremony the Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard presented the colors and rendered a 21-gun salute.

U.S. Navy photos / Joseph Bullinger

The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard presents the colors as employees and honored guests attend SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic's first Memorial Day observance, held May 21, 2015 on Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station.

SSC Atlantic receives $797K rebate check from SCE&G From Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic received a rebate check from South Carolina Electric and Gas in the amount of $797,215 May 26, 2015 at the Naval Weapons Station Joint Base Charleston.

The rebate check is a result of successful energy savings rebate initiatives under SCE&G's EnergyWise for your Business Program. Energy savings were accomplished during recent upgrades and improvements accomplished though SSC Atlantic Facilities' Energy Savings Performance Contract with Johnson Controls.

The ESPC contract allows SSC Atlantic to upgrade aged infrastructure with new, energy efficient replacements with no upfront costs; the energy savings will pay for the project.

"This was a real team effort," said Capt. Amy Burin, commanding officer SSC Atlantic. "We worked with the Army Corps of Engineers out of Huntsville, Alabama, to set up the ESPC, we worked with contract awardee Johnson Controls and with SCE&G to verify and measure the energy savings. Energy reform must

shape every decision we make; during research, development and procurement of our systems, during training operations, and daily life aboard ship, on base and in our homes."

Seven energy conservation measures were incorporated with the project, ranging from efficient lighting to HVAC controls systems and complete replacement of large scale chillers and cooling towers; work was accomplished in 39 of SSC Atlantic's facilities.

The project's aim was to implement Navy energy savings policy to reduce energy costs and meet budgetary efficiencies within SSC Atlantic. This project is guaranteed to save SSC Atlantic nearly 20 percent per year in energy costs, about $575K annually. The original construction cost was awarded at $7.4 million dollars covering a performance period of 20 years.

The contract was awarded in September of 2013.

The rebate qualifying work was recently inspected and verified by SCE&G in order to complete the process culminating with the $797,215 check presentation.

U.S. Navy photo / Joe Bullinger

Capt. Amy Burin, commanding officer of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, along with Executive Director Steve Dunn, Facilities Manager Darrell Denaux and Energy Program Manager Tom Egbert accept a rebate check from South Carolina Electric and Gas in the amount of $797,215 May 26, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The check is a result of successful energy savings rebate initiatives under SSC Atlantic’s Energy Savings Performance Contract and SCE&G’s EnergyWise for your Business program.

Soldiers, assigned to the South Carolina National Guard, bring a victim on a gurney from a C-17 Globemaster III into a hangar to be treated during the Winds of Fury exercise May 13, 2015, at Fort Jackson, S.C. The exercise was to efficiently receive, regulate, transport and track patients to and from Natural Disaster Medical System hospitals within a 50 mile radius of Columbia Airport by ambulance and other transport vehicles.

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The primary objective was to efficiently receive, regulate, transport and track patients to and from Natural Disaster Medical System hospitals within a 50 mile radius of Columbia Airport by ambulance and other transport vehicles. Medical personnel evacuated civil Air Patrol cadets acted as hurricane victims from both major cities and coastal communities, from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

"It's great to know processes are in place for natural disasters," said Capt. Lee Knoell, 315th AES Medical Services Corps air reserve technician. "And, it's reassuring to see the forethought of federal systems in place during the event of a natural disaster."

The exercise was conducted in a no-fault learning environment where capabilities, plans, systems and processes are evaluated.

The scenario, though plausible, is constructed to allow players to react to information and situations as they are presented, as if the Category 5 Hurricane in the exercise was real.

A Category 5 Hurricane has sustained winds of 160 mph and a storm surge that is greater than 20 feet above normal. Natural disasters like this are not uncommon in Charleston, South Carolina.

In September 1989, Hurricane Hugo, a Cape Verde-type hurricane, ripped through the Lowcountry causing widespread panic and more than 100 deaths and $10 billion in damage on its path.

Cape Verde hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean in the Cape Verde islands, off the west coast of Africa and gain momentum while traveling through long distances of warm ocean water.

Winds of Fury tested communications, patient reception, patient tracking, operational coordination, public health and medical services.

The eye of the exercise's storm were its volunteers, this years were from local Civil Air Patrol detachments.

"This exercise taught our cadets opportunities the military has to offer," Civil War Patrol Capt. Crystall Eudy, CAP Lowcountry Composite Squadron commander. "Services were working together while displaying well rounded opportunities for the students, from airlift mobility to medical careers."

According to Knoell, the joint services and community came together for the exercise.

Other core objectives for the specialty teams were effectively communicating with each other during NDMS missions, as well as provide support to NDMS operations.

"Effective communication is vital to the mission's success," said Knoell. "For example, familiarization of Air Force procedures is critical especially with patients in flight."

The importance of familiarization didn't end there, and was echoed throughout the other participating entities.

"Training together gives everyone involved an opportunity to be comfortable with each other's abilities," said Michael Edmonds, Columbia Fire Dept. assistant chief, incident commander. "If the time comes that we're working together during a real emergency, we'll be ready."

Always being ready is something the 315th AES are no strangers to, as well as working in a joint force environment.

"This exercise is an excellent demonstration of the joint capability of the 315th AES because it involves Natural Disaster Medical System, U.S. Army, Civil Air Patrol and Veteran's Administration Emergency Management Planners," said Lt. Col. Cheryl Gates, 315th AES operations officer. "In a real world event, these are the agencies we will most likely be working with. Therefore, this training prepares us for what could actually be occurring in the event of a real world disaster situation."

For more information on protective measures you can take before, during and after an emergency, please visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

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on or associated with a U.S. military base in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy, or Greece / - A total of five years or more in Europe

Events

All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified.

For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

Special Notices

/ 2015 Festival of Fitness: Come on out to the Joint Base Charleston Picnic Grounds Friday, June 5, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the 2015 Festival of Fitness. This year's theme is "Protect Your Future." There will be a fitness challenge relay, volleyball and basketball games, tug-of-war as well as other games and activities. There will also be awards and prizes, music and a live DJ as well as a burger and hot dog burn. This event is open to the entire Joint Base Charleston community. If you are interested in participating in the fitness competition, build a four-person team, with the possibility of one substitute and contact Tech. Sgt. Lavar Paschal or Tech. Sgt. Amine El Iahiai at charlestonafsachapter306@gmail.com to register your team. / Travel Restriction Eligibility: If you have questions about travel restriction eligibility, read the following guidance: - Between Jan. 1, 1980 and Dec. 31, 1980, a total of six months or more on or associated with a U.S. military base in Belgium, Netherlands or Germany / - Between Jan. 1, 1980 and Dec. 31, 1996, a total of three months or more in the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Gibraltar, Falkland Islands) / Between Jan. 1, 1980 and Dec. 31, 1996, a total of six months or more

June 2 / My New Space: This mandatory workshop held from 9 to 10:30 a.m., is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

June 3 / MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings: Held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.

June 5 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: A VA representative will be available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

June 8 / Transition GPS Workshop: Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease June 8 to 12 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing is required prior to attending this workshop.

June 9 / Troops to Teachers: Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouse’s transition into a new teaching career. This class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 12 / Is the TSP for Me (WEBINAR): Learn the basics, purpose,

how to enroll/maintain your account, strategies and more. This class will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. / VA Benefits Briefing: Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.! If you are exempt from the Transition GPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty.

Notices

/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume!

Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR). / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.

Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offering a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care!

We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower extremity in both walking and running and then make running shoe and injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRICARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 to book an appointment. Slots book up quickly, so please don’t hesitate to call and make your appointment today!

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.mil

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

Events

All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480 or just register at https://booknow.appointmentplus.com/6yqzqrn0/

June 2 / Comprehensive Principles Of Financial Planning: Join us June 2, 9 and 16 from 5 to 7 p.m., for a three-part part series to learn about the principles of comprehensive planning, wealth accumulation, risk management, and retirement planning.

June 9 / My New Space: Are you moving out of the dorm? Attend this financial preparedness class to prepare for the expenses of living off base. This class is recommended for service members moving out of the dorm. This class will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

June 10 / Five Love Languages: What makes you feel loved? People express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

June 11 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation.

June 16 / Entrepreneur Training Track: Learn all about the ins and outs of starting your own small business! This class will be held June 16 to 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

June 18 / Smooth Move: Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Notices

/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the FFSC, and A&FRC, Commanders (or commander’s

designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.

Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 0730-1630 MF, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities.

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