06-03-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston

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

Friday, June 3, 2011

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Hero Flight returns local soldier Members of the 187th Ordnance Battalion from Fort Jackson, S.C., remove Army Pfc. Cheziray Pressley's casket from a private jet on the Joint Base Charleston flightline, May 27. Private Pressley was assigned to the Brigade Troops Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division from Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He and three other service members were killed in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb exploded. Private Pressley graduated from Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, S.C. More than 600 people attended his memorial service at the North Charleston Convention Center on Memorial Day. He is survived by his wife Dewn, step daughter Leila, and parents Raymond and Jirlie.

Hurricane Season is here ... prepare now Courtesy of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Today begins what can be a very intense and unpredictable six-month-long hurricane season.

It's important to know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning. A hurricane watch is an announcement for specific coastal areas that a hurricane or a developing hurricane condition poses a possible threat within 48 hours. A hurricane warning is issued when winds of 74 mph hour or higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specified coastal area within 36 hours. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force.

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What Is A Hurricane?

A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 mph or more. Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral around a relative calm center known as the "eye." The "eye" is generally 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400 miles. As a hurricane nears land, it can bring torrential rains, high winds and storm surges. A single hurricane can last for more than two

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floods. The 74 to 160 mph hurricane winds can extend inland for hundreds of miles.

Hurricanes can spawn tornadoes which add to the destructiveness of the storm. Floods and flash floods generated by torrential rains also cause damage and loss of life. Following a hurricane, inland streams and rivers can flood and trigger landslides. Even more dangerous than the high winds of a hurricane is the storm surge - a dome of ocean water that can be 20 feet at its peak and 50 to 100 miles wide. The surge can devastate coastal communities as it sweeps ashore. Nine out of 10 hurricane fatalities are attributable to the storm surge.

weeks over open waters and can run a path across the entire length of the eastern seaboard. August through October is the peak of the hurricane season that lasts from June 1 through November 30.

Hurricanes are called "typhoons" in the western Pacific, while similar storms in the Indian Ocean are called "cyclones."

Hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Indian Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Around their core, winds grow with great velocity, generating violent seas. As they move ashore, they sweep the ocean inward while spawning tornadoes and producing torrential rains and

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Tropical cyclones are classified as follows: • Tropical Depression - An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph (33 knots) or less.

• Tropical Storm - An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph (34-63 knots).

The U.S. operates off a five-tier system known as the Saffir-Simpson Scale for categorizing the severity of a storm and its potential storm surge.

• Category 1 hurricane: Winds between 74 and 95 mph.

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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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COMMENTARY

Remembering why we are here: An Airman's Perspective

By Lt. Col. Todd Groomes 451st Air Expeditionary Wing chief of safety Kandahar Air Base, AFGHANISTAN – Every year we take time to remember the sacrifices our military members have made to protect our freedoms and our interests at home and abroad. Sometimes we never fully understand the reason behind why our young men and women are sent into harm's way, or why they sometimes have to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedoms remain intact.

To exacerbate the issue is our advances in technology and the hunger for 24-hour news coverage. The general public is eager to see what is happening on the battlefield; however, they are not prepared for what they see. The unfiltered view of war is most often more than the general public is willing to watch. The ugly truth is that war is people fighting and dying to achieve the political aims set forth by governments. Karl Von Clausewitz writes, "War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means." These means are not people politely talking and negotiating their positions. It is the sometimes very gruesome act of inflicting harm upon the opposing force to get them to capitulate to the other force's demands.

I have been involved with the military in one form or another all of my life. As a military brat, my father spent more than 24 years in the Army and Air Force, retiring as a senior master sergeant. My father-in-law served in the Air Force and then retired from the Navy as a senior chief petty officer on fast attack submarines.

I served as a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force Reserves before obtaining my commission as an officer in the Air Force in August 1995 and have been serving as a C-17 pilot since September 1997. Now, a lieutenant

colonel, I have had the opportunity to serve both in ground deployments as well as flying deployments in combat operations such as Kosovo, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

Each operation is slightly different in the political goals, however each operation brings the same challenges for the military members fighting in them - austere conditions, harsh environments, and the constant danger of enemy fire.

Too often, the general public views Memorial Day weekend as the start to summer activities and an opportunity to take a three or four day weekend. This Memorial Day, I found myself serving a ground deployment in one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan. That point was made very clear to me on my first day in country when we lost eight personnel from our base to enemy engagements (a mix of Army and Air Force personnel). As I attended the dignified transfer ceremony, it was humbling to me to stand in a formation of a few thousand personnel, consisting of members from several nations - all gathered to honor the sacrifice of those eight Soldiers and Airmen. It was difficult to think that no more than 24 hours ago they were eating with me in the dining facility and walking with me on the base. I watched as the bag pipers played, the prayers were said and each flag-draped transfer case was ceremoniously carried on the back of mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles on the flight line to the beginning of the assembly and then hand carried through the formation to the awaiting C-17. We all did the ceremonial salute and held that salute until all eight American heroes were aboard the awaiting C17, which was dedicated to these heroes and would carry nothing else for the entire somber flight back to the United States.

The point was driven home further when, on my second day in country, the rocket attack sirens went off and we were taking cover as the base came under indirect fire.

Each member of the military does what he or she does, not for a paycheck or recognition, but because we feel an internal calling to place our service to our country above our personal needs. We are not the only ones sacrificing our free-time; the burden we bare for the greater good of our country is carried by our families back home as well. Sometimes I feel it is the families that feel this burden more than we do.

As warriors, we understand why we are risking so much and why that requires us to leave our families behind for long periods of time - and for those who make the ultimate sacrifice, leaving our loved ones behind to carry-on without us. Our children do not always understand why mommy or daddy has to go away and especially why they sometimes do not return. While this burden weighs heavily on my mind and many others deployed, we rely on our loving spouses to carry that burden so we may focus on the task at hand. For us, it is our spouses who are the real heroes, not us.

As you enjoy this day, please take a moment to pause and reflect on those members in uniform who are sacrificing for your freedoms.

Also, as a personal favor to those of us deployed, take a moment to thank our family members who keep everything running smoothly at home and, like a duck in the water, wear a smile in public, but struggle privately to keep the wheels from coming off the bus every day.

Sleep well, for we are out here meeting the enemy on their grounds, so that they will not have to be met in our own backyards. May God bless all of you and may God Bless America.

Hurricane season: Keep an eye on the sky

By Eric Sesit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs It's official. Another hurricane season is here.

During the last few years, Charleston has been spared the wrath of Mother Nature as storm after storm has pounded into Florida, North Carolina and the Gulf of Mexico. We watch the news, plot the storm's movement on our little storm plotters and pray the storms remain at sea.

For those of you new to the area, and for many of you who have never felt the fury of one of nature's most powerful forces, rest assured, the Lowcountry is not immune from a direct hit by a hurricane.

I've been fortunate. My worst experience was a Category 1 storm while stationed in Norfolk, Va. The storm came ashore along the Outer Banks of North Carolina south of Norfolk and made a slow curving arc inland, leaving the Tidewater area of Virginia exposed to the storm for almost eight hours as the storm turned north. We foolishly stood outside on our porch with our neighbors and watched as pine trees were snapped in two by the force of the winds which were only gusting to 100 mph. It was an awesome thing to watch even though in the overall scheme of things, this was a baby hurricane.

Now, let's go back 22 years to Sept. 21, 1989. At midnight, hurricane Hugo slammed into South Carolina near Isle of Palms as a Category 4 storm. The storm surge swamped the Carolina coast from Charleston to Myrtle Beach with maximum tides 20 feet above normal.

My wife, who was in Florence, S.C., at the time, rode out the storm with her family. They lost electricity for two weeks. Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C., reported sustained winds of 67 mph and gusts up to 110 mph.

Hugo claimed 21 lives in the United States, five more in Puerto Rico and 24 more in other parts of the Caribbean, and caused more than seven billion dollars in damage in the U.S. alone.

And here's a dirty little secret the hurricanes don't want you to know about; hurricanes spawn tornadoes. I don't know about you, but looking at the death and destruction going on in the Midwest from recent tornadoes has definitely raised my fear factor a little.

During the next few months, you will be hearing and reading a lot about safety and hurricane awareness. We realize it gets old after a while, but by constantly reminding ourselves about the dangers of severe weather, we hope some of the information will become second nature and maybe, just maybe, save a few lives.

Now is the time to put your emergency plans in place. Have discussions with your family about where you will all go if a storm does indeed come and where you will meet if you get separated. If you are told to evacuate, leave.

Keep at least a half a tank of gas in your car and fill it up if a storm is approaching; when the power goes out, the gas pumps don't work.

Keep some cash on hand as ATMs will be useless. Stock up on basic supplies and medicines and keep them where they can be easily accessed and store your important papers and documents in a waterproof, fireproof box. If you have pets, remember, more than likely your pet will not be welcome at the area shelters so it is important to make arrangements ahead of the storm for them as well.

It's going to be a long hot summer and hurricane season doesn't end until November. A little planning now can ensure your family will be able to safely shelter in place or evacuate if the order is given.

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Hurricane preparation - from page one damaging unanchored mobile homes, vegetation and signs.

• Category 2 hurricane: Winds between 96 and 110 mph. This hurricane will cause moderate damage, including damaging all mobile homes, roofs, small crafts and cause flooding.

• Category 3 hurricane: Winds between 111 and 130 mph. This hurricane will cause extensive damage, including damaging small buildings and cutting off low-lying roads.

• Category 4 hurricane: Winds between 131 and 155 mph. This hurricane will cause extreme damage, including destroying roofs, taking down trees, cutting roads off, destroying mobile homes and flooding beach homes.

• Category 5 hurricane: Winds more than 155 mph. This hurricane will cause catastrophic damage, including destroying most buildings, destroying vegetation, cutting off major roads and flooding homes.

In addition to the hurricane scale, Joint Base Charleston uses a slightly different notification system called HURCONs or Hurricane Conditions.

• Hurricane Condition 4 - Winds of 58 mph or more are expected within 72 hours • Hurricane Condition 3 - Winds of 58 mph or more are expected within 48 hours • Hurricane Condition 2 - Winds of 58 mph or more are expected within 24 hours • Hurricane Condition 1 - Winds of 58 mph or more are expected within 12 hours • Hurricane Condition Black - Severe winds have passed. All personnel remain in shelter until mission essential personnel perform initial damage assessment.

• All Clear - Destructive winds have ceased. Begin recovery operations and listen to the radio or television for information regarding resumption of work schedule and recall personnel as approved by the wing commander.

Rainfall and Flooding Heavy rains and ocean waters brought ashore by strong winds can cause flooding in excess of 20 inches during a 24-hour period. Hurricanes are capable of producing copious amounts of flash flooding rainfall. During landfall, a hurricane rainfall of 10 to 15 inches or more is common. If the storm is large and moving slowly, less than 10 mph, the rainfall amounts from a well-organized storm are likely to be even more excessive.

The next time you hear hurricane ... think inland flooding!

While storm surge has been the number one cause of hurricane related deaths in the past, more people have died from inland flooding associated with tropical systems in the last 30 years. Since the 1970's, inland flooding has been responsible for more than half of all deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United States. Flooding from hurricanes can occur hundreds of miles from the coast placing communities, which would not normally be affected by the strongest hurricane winds, in great danger.

Some of the greatest rainfall amounts associated with tropical systems occur from weaker Tropical Storms that have a slow forward speed (one to 10 mph) or stall over an area. Due to the amount of rainfall a Tropical Storm can produce, they are capable of causing as much damage as a Category 2 hurricane.

• Freshwater floods accounted for more than half of U.S. tropical cyclone deaths during the past 30 years.

• During the past 30 years, 78 percent of children killed by tropical cyclones drowned in freshwater floods.

• One cubic yard of water weighs 1,700 lbs. The average automobile weighs 3,400 lbs.

Many automobiles will float in just two feet of water.

• The average person can be swept off their feet in six inches of moving water.

• The average automobile can be swept off the road in 12 inches of moving water.

Have you attended PME recently?

By Master Sgt. Donald Leydig Career assistance advisor, Joint Base Charleston’s Professional Enhancement Center I just graduated from the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy and had some time to think about what Professional Military Education means to me.

Are you one of the thousands who have just completed a level of PME and thought, "Nice information, but it will never work in my shop?"

Well I have to admit, that used to be me. I have completed all three levels of PME and it seemed that every time I would return back to my shop and try to implement some of the lessons I learned, I would hear the same response: "He just returned from PME being re-blued. Give him a couple of weeks and he'll be back to normal."

Well, that bothered me. All my leaders have been through the same training so why are they not implementing some of this material? I decided that it falls back on the individual. When you attend one of these leadership development courses you have the ability to take the information and use it, or you can "brain dump" it and continue to do what you have always done.

The Air Force spends a large amount of time and money to provide you with these leadership tools. I say, take these tools and use them throughout your career.

The material can only help you become a better leader and will allow you to better serve your people.

The next time you complete one of these courses, whether its three days or seven weeks, or one of your Airmen complete the training, implement the material that was taught and be proud that you were "re-blued." Your squadron and peers will be better off that you did.

For any other career advice, please contact me at 963-2768.

• At least 23 percent of U.S. tropical cyclone deaths occur to people who drown in, or are attempting to abandon their cars.

• Rainfall is typically heavier with slower moving storms Storm Surge Storm surge is an abnormal increase in the ocean's level, sometimes in excess of several meters high and several miles wide. Storm surges can come ashore up to five hours before the storm and destroy low-elevation coastal areas. It is especially damaging when the storm surge occurs during high tide and consequently is often responsible for most hurricane-related deaths. Storm surge is a large dome of water often 50 to 100 miles wide that sweeps across the coastline near where a hurricane makes landfall. Storm surge can range from four to six feet for a minimal hurricane to greater than 20 feet for the stronger ones. The stronger the hurricane and the shallower the offshore water, the higher the surge will be. Along the immediate coast, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property, even more so than the high winds. More than 6,000 people were killed in the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, most by storm surge. Hurricane Camille produced a 25-foot storm surge in Mississippi. Hurricane Hugo generated a 20-foot storm tide in South Carolina in 1989.

Tornadoes Hurricanes also produce tornadoes which add to the hurricane's destructive power.

Typically, the more intense a hurricane is, the greater the tornado threat. The greatest concentration of tornadoes occurs in the right front quadrant of the hurricane. Ten percent of deaths in the United States associated with hurricanes are a result of tornadoes. Most tornadoes occur within 24 hours after hurricane landfall. Most tornadoes occur within 150 miles of the coastline and occur during the morning and afternoon rather than evening or night due to the need for a tornado to have a heat source. The majority of tornadoes occur within 30 miles of the center of the cyclone, but there is a secondary maximum further away in the outer rain bands (100-150 miles away from the center). Tornado winds can reach up to 300 mph at a forward speed of 60 mph and are usually 100-300 yards wide.

Emergency Supplies Putting together an emergency supply kit as well as a "go bag" in the event of an evacuation is a must. All household members should know where the kits are located and what the family evacuation plan is. Don't forget to include your pets in your planning. The number of items included in a disaster kit is limited only by imagination. Build your kit only as big as you can carry since you might have to walk. Some items to include are: • Prescription medications • Required medical supplies • Maps of evacuation routes • Non-perishable food items • Cash (ATMs may not be working) • Battery-operated radio • First-aid kit • Bottled water • Full tank of vehicle fuel • Clothing (include sturdy walking shoes) • Bedding • Playing cards • Cell phone with charger • Important documents (social security cards, proof of residency and insurance policies) Evacuation For military and civilian personnel living on Joint Base Charleston, the 628th Air Base Wing commander will give the evacuation order when it is necessary for personnel to leave.

Military and civilian personnel living off the installation will obey the evacuation orders of civil authorities. Personnel are authorized and will be refunded for travel up to 500 miles away from the installation. This mandatory relocation will be funded for travel and per diem in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation or the Joint Federal Travel Regulation.

This evacuation process does not apply to hurricane ride-out team personnel who will relocate from their on-base or off-base housing into designated facilities on the base. Their dependents, if applicable, should evacuate and are entitled to fund IAW the JTR/JFTR as per the rules set forth in paragraph 1.

Individuals engaged in mandatory evacuation activities are authorized to use the Government Travel Card for travel related expenses (i.e., meals, gas charges and lodging).

Individuals should keep receipts for all lodging expenses (regardless of cost) and any other expenses more than $75. If in doubt, keep all receipts.

All evacuated personnel are further ordered to notify both their unit and appropriate service branch of their evacuation location and where they may be reached. Such notification shall be made no later than 24 hours from the issue of the evacuation order.

Accountability will be a priority for commanders. Follow your commander's directives! As a minimum, make sure you report in to the following: • Air Force: https://afpaas.af.mil or 1-800-435-9941 • Army: https://adpaas.army.mil/ or (703) 805-1014 • Coast Guard: 1-866-504-USCG • Navy: https://navyfamily.navy.mil or 1-866-946-9183 The JB CHS Installation Office of Emergency Management has natural disaster handbooks and South Carolina Hurricane handbooks available for free. They can also be found on the Air Force Portal on the JB CHS Readiness and Emergency Management Community of Practice. The JB CHS Installation Office of Emergency Management is also available to conduct more in depth hurricane briefings at Commanders Calls, musters and other meetings upon request.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a website dedicated to providing disaster information to the public. Visit www.ready.gov for a full list of emergency supplies and how to make a disaster plan. More hurricane information can be found by visiting http://www.charlestoncounty.org/.

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National Safety Month kicks off Courtesy of 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office The National Safety Council is on a mission to prevent unintentional injury and death by educating and influencing people to adopt and maintain safe and healthy practices in the workplace, on our roads and highways and in our homes and communities. In observance of National Safety Month, Joint Base Charleston will host several events to increase safety awareness and educate personnel. Events include hurricane recovery safety awareness, drunk driving simulations, a Crash Course in Rollovers, fire education by simulating escape from a burning building and a comedian who will shed light on the importance of safety through humor.

Unintentional injuries and deaths in the United States are at unacceptable levels. Motor vehicle crashes, falls and overexertion remain leading causes of preventable death and injury. Unintentional deaths reached an estimated 128,200 in 2009, compared with the revised 2008 estimate of 125,800. The 2009 estimate - the highest on record - is 47 percent greater than the 1992 total of 86,777 - the lowest annual total since 1924. The cost of unintentional injuries to Americans and their employers exceeds $693 billion nationally, or $5,900 per household, and causes great suffering among individuals and their families.

The goal of National Safety Month is to raise everyone's awareness of safety. June is an appropriate month to focus on safety, as the summer season traditionally is a

time of increased unintentional injuries and fatalities. This goal of raising safety awareness is in line with the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign goal of ensuring all personnel have zero preventable fatal mishaps as well as an injury free summer. Most mishaps are predictable, therefore preventable. Always apply risk management.

Ask, what can or how can this cause injury to myself or someone else and then what can I do to prevent that from happening? Think safety before you act!

FSS offers respite from deployment challenges

By Gary Grove 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Deployments and separation from loved ones is now a way of life for many service members. The military member heads off for places unknown around the world and the family stays home.

Many times those spouses and kids at the house are reluctant to go out on their own because the "leader of the pack" is missing, or they don't want to experience a new activity without the service member present.

Keeping this in mind, the Air Force Services Agency has come up with a program to motivate families to get out and enjoy what the base and local community have to offer.

The new PLAYpass Program is designed to provide deployed-affected single Airmen and Sailors, along with families of those deployed, a respite from the challenges of deployment. In continuing efforts to build a resilient force, single Airmen and Sailors returning from deployment and families of deployed members can receive special discounts from Joint Base Charleston Force Support Squadron activities to help make their deployment easier.

"This year's PLAYpass card replaces the DePLAYment program offered during the Year of the Air Force Family," said Ed Wigim, 628th Force Support Squadron Community Services flight chief.

According to Mr. Wigim, the program has been expanded to provide deployment respite support for not only deployedaffected families but also support for returning single Airmen and Sailors.

"PLAYpass offers discount cards that provide members and their eligible family members the opportunity to participate in FSS programs for free or at a reduced cost," Mr. Wigim said Some of the programs offered for free or at a reduced fee include introductory Aero Club flights, bowling passes, golf lessons, scuba and surfing classes, a whitewater rafting excursion, trips to Jacksonville and Charlotte for NFL games, along with classes at the Arts and Crafts Center.

The Airman and Family Readiness Center on JB CHS Air Base and the Fleet and Family Support Center on JB CHS - Weapons Station are the focal points and registration centers for families to take part in the PLAYpass program.

These two locations will distribute PLAYpass cards preprinted with specific dollar value coupon blocks that can be applied to the specified programs offered at each participating location. Each card is valued in excess of $500. The program runs through December 2011.

To find out if you or your family members are eligible for a PLAYpass, visit www.MyAirForceLife.com. For local information, call the AFRC at 963-4406 or the FFSC at 7647480.

National Safety Month events Courtesy of 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office In observance of National Safety Month, the Joint Base Charleston Safety Department is sponsoring the following events: June 10: Hurricane Safety Awareness at the JB CHS - Air Base Exchange and the JB CHS - Weapons Station Navy Exchange, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 15: Safe Driving and Traffic Safety from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JB CHS - WS Navy Exchange featuring the S.C. Highway Patrol Crash Course in Rollover unit and a drunken driving simulation course along with McGruff the Crime Dog and Airman Against Drunk Driving June 16: Safe Driving and Traffic Safety from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JB CHS - AB Exchange featuring the S.C. Highway Patrol Crash Course in Rollover unit and a drunken driving simulation course along with McGruff the crime dog and Airman Against Drunk Driving June 23: Fire Safety at the JB CHS - WS Navy Exchange from 1 to 3 p.m. featuring a fire truck and smoke house set up by the base fire department.

June 24: Fire Safety at the JB CHS - AB Exchange from 1 to 3 p.m. featuring a fire truck and smoke house set up by the base fire department.

June 28: Steve Verret, safety comedian will appear at the JB CHS - AB theater at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., and at the Red Bank Club ballroom at the JB CHS - WS at 12:30 p.m.

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NEWS Col. Consuella Pockett passes the guidon to Lt. Col. David Schlevensky during the 628th Medical Support Squadron Change of Command at Joint Base Charleston June. 1.

Colonel Pockett is the 628th Medical Group commander and Colonel Schlevensky is the 628 MDSS commander.

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Remembering the fallen

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

Lt. Col. Schlevensky assumes command of 628 MDSS Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Lt. Col. David Schlevensky assumed command of the 628th Medical Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Bonnie Goodale during a routine change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, June 1. Colonel Schlevensky was previously the administrator of the 87th Medical Group, Joint Base McGuire-DixLakehurst, New Jersey. Colonel Goodale will assume command of the Medical Support Squadron at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Lieutenant Colonel Schlevensky earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering in 1995 from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in August 1995. He also holds a master's degree

through the Air Force Institute of Technology civilian institution program and a Master of Science in Healthcare Technology Management from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. Lieutenant Colonel Schlevensky's assignments include the 59th Medical Logistics Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Chief of Facility Management and Education at the Air Force Medical Logistics Office, Fort Detrick, Md., Medical Logistics Flight Commander, Nellis AFB, and Chief, Medical Logistics and Facility Management Branch Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB. He deployed to Bagram Air Base in January 2007 as the Combined Joint Task Force-82 Medical Logistics Officer and in August 2008, he was assigned as the Deputy Chief, Medical Support Division and Deputy Command Administrator at Scott AFB.

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Navy Capt. Ralph Ward and retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Sid Busch prepare to lay a wreath at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum's Vietnam Support Base exhibit at Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander.

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May brings promotions to Joint Base Charleston Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The following Airmen were recently promoted during a ceremony May 28.

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Continuing education: 166 Airmen receive associate degrees Courtesy of 628th Force Support Squadron One hundred-sixty Airmen were honored for receiving their associate degrees during the annual Community College of the Air Force recognition ceremony held May 26, at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base theater. The guest speaker for the event was Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, 437th Airlift Wing command chief.

According to Mr. Darrell Nesbitt, 628th Force Support Squadron education and training chief, the purpose of education in society is to maintain cultural heritage and improve both, the society and the individual.

"In the Air Force, education serves to promote the inter-related goals of self-development, citizenship and career advancement," Mr. Nesbitt said. "For more than 20 years, CCAF has fulfilled the mission of enhancing Air Force readiness by improving the technological, managerial and leadership skills of the enlisted force."

2011 CCAF Graduates Degree 628th Aerospace Medical Squadron Senior Airman Donald Jenkins Staff Sgt. Marcus Maltese Staff Sgt. Cassandra Rule Tech. Sgt. Tamara Strong

Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology Healthcare Management Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology

628th Air Base Wing Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles Tech. Sgt. Susan Edmonds Staff Sgt. Genniviv Herald Tech. Sgt. Erica Hightower Staff Sgt. Robert Sizelove

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628th Civil Engineer Squadron Staff Sgt. Michelle Bates Master Sgt. Brian Jacobsen Senior Airman Ryan Nolan Staff Sgt. Stephanie Pyles Staff Sgt. George Schmalz Tech Sgt. Stephen Thompson Staff Sgt. Justin Voorhees

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628th Communications Squadron Tech. Sgt. Eric Cicogna Master Sgt. Veronica Giacovelli Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Idol

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628th Comptroller Squadron Master Sgt. Harley Davis

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437th Operations Support Squadron Staff Sgt. Lalaine Bailey Senior Airman T. Michael Farmer Tech. Sgt, Gregory Ford Staff Sgt. Michael Haid Staff Sgt. John Konkol Master Sgt. George Northup

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14th Airlift Squadron Staff Sgt. Daniel Kaminske Staff Sgt. Christopher Rapp

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Aviation Operations Aviation Operations

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14th Weather Squadron Master Sgt. Lois Ellingson Master Sgt. David Elliott Staff Sgt. Phillip Tori

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1st Combat Camera Squadron Master Sgt. Lisa Bailey Tech Sgt. Adrienne. Brammer Tech. Sgt. Elton Bulluck Jr. Tech. Sgt. Brendan Cochran Master Sgt. Shane Cuomo Staff Sgt. William Knight Staff Sgt. Henry Lancaster Master Sgt. Kristina Mullins Tech. Sgt. Bernard Wilson

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628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Senior Airman Heather Cheney Senior Airman Calen Coloma Staff Sgt. Candelario Gallegos Master Sgt. Oran Jett Master Sgt. Brian Johnson Master Sgt. Joseph S. Landreth Staff Sgt. Michael Leimbach Senior Airman Nicholas Pyle Tech. Sgt. Jacob Sanchez Staff Sgt. Kevin Serrano Master Sgt. Thomas Tate Senior Airman Nelson Vasquez Master Sgt. Graham Vitalis

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628th Medical Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Devin Bermudez

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628th Security Forces Squadron Tech. Sgt. Jason Dietrick Staff Sgt. Gina Oliveras Staff Sgt. Kamisha Pruitt Staff Sgt. Daniel Sherrill

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373rd Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Joshua Chambliss Tech. Sgt. Yolandra Cobb Staff Sgt. Jake Darracott Tech. Sgt. Shawn Delang Tech. Sgt. Bryan Doughty Tech. Sgt. Brian Freeman Staff Sgt. Kenneth Glowacki

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Staff Sgt. Sarah Hall 437th Aerial Port Squadron Staff Sgt. Ryan Amos Staff Sgt. Michael Benson Tech. Sgt. Nonglaks Dyer Staff Sgt. Johnathan Eubanks Staff Sgt. Willie Hoover Staff Sgt. Joshua Humble Staff Sgt. Jessica Miles Airman 1st Class Dale Perchert Master Sgt. Matthew Perkins Senior Airman Candace Reese Staff Sgt. Chase Schexnayder Tech. Sgt. Keverick Simmons Staff Sgt. Kathryn Wood Tech. Sgt. Brian Woodley

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437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman 1st Class Alexander Acosta Staff Sgt. Joshua Ano Staff Sgt. James Bower Airman 1st Class Matthew Bowers Master Sgt. Michael Bright Staff Sgt. Cloyed Brown Master Sgt. Shawn Brugh Master Sgt. Christine Campbell Staff Sgt. Thomas Campbell Master Sgt. Brian Collins Tech. Sgt. Johnathan Douglass Staff Sgt. Matthew Hampton Tech. Sgt. William Henke

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This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs May 29, 1781 - the frigate Alliance captured HMS Atalanta and Trepassy off the coast of Nova Scotia.

May 30, 1814 - Navy gunboats captured three British boats on Lake Ontario near Sandy Creek, N.Y. May 31, 1900 Sailors and Marines from USS Newark and USS Oregon arrived at Peking, China with other Sailors and Marines from Britain, France, Russia, Italy and Japan to protect U.S. and foreign diplomatic legations from the Boxers.

June 1, 1813 - HMS Shannon captured USS Chesapeake commanded by Capt.

James Lawrence. As the mortally wounded Captain Lawrence was carried below, he ordered "Tell the men to fire faster!

Don't give up the ship!" These words would live on in naval history. Oliver Hazard Perry honored his dead friend Lawrence when he had the motto sewn onto the private battle flag flown during the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813.

June 2, 1941 - The first aircraft escort vessel, USS Long Island (ACG-1), was commissioned and then reclassified as an auxiliary aircraft carrier (AVC-1), August 20 and finally reclassified as an escort carrier (CVE-1) in July 1943.

June 3, 1949 - Wesley Brown became the first African-American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy.

June 4, 1942 - The Battle of Midway began; during the battle, four of the Japanese carriers which attacked Pearl Harbor were sunk; this decisive U.S. victory was a turning point in the Pacific war.

Last month, an individual driving onto Joint Base Charleston was instructed to return to the Visitor's Center to obtain a pass. The driver disobeyed the instructions of Security Forces personnel and attempted to enter the base. As a result, the Cat Claw tire shredders were deployed and immobilized the vehicle. Security Forces personnel are on-duty for your protection and safety.

While on Joint Base Charleston, please follow all Security Forces instructions.

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs May 29, 1997 - A B-2 from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. dropped a GAM113 bomb over the China Lake Range near Edwards AFB, Calif., marking the first time the 4,700 pound conventional penetrating weapon was paired with the B-2.

May 30, 1942 - The first Boeing B-17F was built.

May 31, 1996 - The U.S. Air Force awarded C-17 multi-year contracts to McDonnell Douglas and Pratt and Whitney for 80 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and engines over seven years.

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June 1, 1961 - The U. S. Air Force activated the first Titan I squadrons at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.

June 2, 1949 - Gen. Henry Arnold received the permanent rank of General of the Air Force.

June 3, 1959 - The U.S. Air Force Academy graduated the first class of 207 graduates. Two hundred and five cadets received commissions as regular officers in the U.S. Air Force.

June 4, 1969 - The Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, held their first exhibition using the F-4 Phantom aircraft.

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JB CHS - Air Base Youth Programs win national award Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Family Support Squadron Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Youth Programs received the Honor Award for Overall Program Excellence at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 105th national conference held recently in New Orleans, La. The organization received a $5,000 award from the MetLife Foundation, sponsor of the annual recognition program which honors local clubs for innovative, effective programming.

The Honor Award for Overall Program Excellence is presented to a club that has conducted the best overall program as determined by entries submitted in each of BGCA's five core program categories: character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation.

While many of JB CHS - AB's programs are open solely to members of the JB CHS - AB Youth Programs, programming is also available for non-members. Family programs and base wide events including Kids Night Out, BGCA Day for Kids, Youth Holiday Party, Easter Egg

Hunt, Month of the Military Child and America's Kids Run are open to all families and youth. Sports programs are open to non-members of the Youth Center and often team up and join leagues in the community. The Youth Center's Keystone and Torch Clubs conduct community service projects, helping to make the base's presence known in the surrounding area. Community members are often invited to the center to interact with members to see all of the programs offered.

"MetLife Foundation shares Boys & Girls Clubs' commitment to providing young people with safe places, constructive activities and interaction with caring adults, particularly during the after-school hours," said Dennis White, MetLife Foundation president and chief executive officer. "We are pleased to recognize JB CHS - AB Youth Programs for meeting this critical need with exemplary programs and for making a positive difference in the lives of local young people."

JB CHS - AB Youth Programs is open Monday through Saturday. For more information, parents can contact the organization at 963-5684 or visit http://www.jbcharleston. com/family/yp/index.html.

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Shannon Norris, Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Youth Programs director (left) and Paula Matthews, JB CHS – AB School Age Program Coordinator (right) accept the Honor Award for Overall Program Excellence from April Hawkins, MetLife Foundation Civic Affairs Program director during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 105th national conference held recently in New Orleans, La.

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By Airman 1st Class Maechelle Shuler JB CHS Staff Judge Advocate's Office

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Carolyn Adams, director of the Ralph H. Johnson Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, delivers the keynote address to more than 240 attendees at this year’s Federal Executive Association Employee of the Year awards luncheon, May 18 at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station.

Greater Charleston Federal Executive Association honors employees of the year

By Susan Piedfort Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Atlantic Public Affairs The Greater Charleston Federal Executive Association held their annual employee of the year awards luncheon at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Chareleston - Weapons Station, May 18.

The FEA represents about 22,000 military and civilian workers in the greater Charleston area. The annual awards luncheon gathers all area federal organizations together to honor their most deserving employees in eight individual categories and one team category. Nominees and team members must have been either full-time civilian employees of the federal government or uniformed military personnel and must have served 12 months in the federal service and at least six months in the tri-county area to be eligible.

This year's winners were: Outstanding Managerial/Executive Award: Maj. Phillip Tobin, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Outstanding Supervisor: Master Sgt. Michael Wilson, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Outstanding Scientific/Professional: Martin Brunworth, Ralph H. Johnson Veteran's Administration Medical Center Outstanding Technician/Assistant: Master Sgt. Chiquet Nicholes, 315th AMXS Outstanding Trade/Craft: Scott Rue, 315th AMXS Outstanding Clerical/Administrative: Yeoman 1st Class Sylvester Sanchez, NCBC Outstanding Safety/Security: Jose Ruiz, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Heroism/Valor: Staff Sgt. Douglas Ryan, 628th Air Base Wing Team award: Post 9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33 Application Development Team represented by Andrew Mansfield, SSC Atlantic.

A roving plaque which is presented to the agency with the most winners each year went to the NCBC. Approximately 88 percent of all federal employees work outside the national capital area functioning as the principal coordination between the federal government and the citizens of this country. The greater Charleston FEA is an organization participating in the Federal Executive Board program established in 1961 by President John Kennedy to support this coordination.

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Court-Martial • Airman 1st Class Dustin Miller from the 628th Security Forces Squadron was found guilty at a General Court-Martial of three charges; Article 80 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for attempted murder, Article 128 of the UCMJ for assault with a loaded firearm and Article 134 of the UCMJ for attempting to commit murder by assault.

He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 11 years, total forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and a reduction to E-1.

• Staff Sgt. Adam Ruyle from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was found guilty at a Special Court-Martial of three charges; Article 86 of the UCMJ for Absent Without Leave, Article 92 of the UCMJ for misuse of his Government Travel Card and Article 107 of the UCMJ for making a false official statement. He was sentenced to six months confinement, reduction to E-1, and a bad conduct discharge.

Article 15s • Members of Joint Base Charleston received the following non judicial punishments under Article 15 of the UCMJ from January through April 2011. The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds that a military member committed the charged offense, the commander then determines the member's punishment based on the severity of the offense, the circumstances surrounding the offense, previous misconduct and any matters in mitigation or extenuation presented by the member.

• A Senior Airman from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron received an Article 15 for willful dereliction of duty. He received suspended forfeitures of $975.00 for two months, suspended reduction to Airman 1st Class, and a reprimand.

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• Five Airmen 1st Class from the 437th AMXS received Article 15s for smoking Spice. Their punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman basic, 30 days

restriction to Joint Base Charleston, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand. These Airmen were subsequently discharged from the U. S. Air Force with a general discharge.

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• A Senior Airman from 437 AMXS made provoking speeches and threats and assaulted three other Airmen. He was reduced to Airman (below A1C suspended), given 45 days extra duty, forfeiture of $822.00 for two months (suspended), and a reprimand.

• An Airman 1st Class from 437 AMXS failed to go to his appointed place of duty on two separate occasions and was reduced in rank to Airman, given forfeiture of $822 for two months (suspended), 30 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

• An Airman 1st Class from 437 AMXS failed to properly perform his job, and then made a false official statement when questioned about it. He was reduced to Airman, given forfeiture of $822 for two months (suspended), 15 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

• A Staff Sergeant from 437th MXS failed to go to his place of duty, and conspired with subordinate Airmen to make false official statements about the incident. He was given a suspended reduction to Senior Airman, forfeiture of $200.00 for two months, and a reprimand.

• A Technical Sergeant from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron failed to obey a no contact order and was reduced to Staff Sergeant, given forfeiture of $1,462.00 x two months (suspended), 45 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

• A Staff Sergeant from the 437 APS assaulted his spouse and was punished with a suspended reduction to Senior Airman, forfeiture of $1,162.00 for 2 months (suspended), 45 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

• A Staff Sergeant from the 14th Airlift Squadron was caught being drunk and disorderly while on a temporary duty assignment in Germany. He was given a suspended reduction to Senior Airman, forfeiture of $789.00, and a reprimand.

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Summary Court Officer ❏ It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Senior Master Sgt. Paul R. Yecke, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Second Lieutenant Whitney Hayes, 437 APS is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Sergeant Yecke.

Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact Lieutenant Hayes at (843) 963-7914 (Office), (843) 4372551 (Cell) or e-mail at whitney.hayes@us.af.mil.

Events Monday ❏ 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.

Wednesday ❏ 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.

Friday ❏ Retirment Ceremony: A retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Robert Cole Jr., 1st Combat Camera Squadron, will be held June 10 at 9 a.m. at the Education Centerwill June 14 ❏ Managing Stress and Job Stress: Learn to define stress and its effects, June 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The class helps participants recognize signs and symptoms in themselves and teaches stress management strategies for limiting the negative effects of stress. The briefing is at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register. ❏ Coping with grief and loss: Learn the meaning of grief and loss, symptoms and stages of grief and target ways to cope and to help children with the grieving process, June 14 from noon to 1 p.m. at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register. ❏ Educational Opportunities Counseling:

Receive information and assistance on educational opportunities, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Half hour appointments are available at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 for an appointment.

June 15 ❏ Spouse Orientation to JB Charleston - Air Base: All newly-arriving spouses to JB Charleston are invited to attend the 'Spouse Orientation to JB Charleston' class on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500. The next orientation is June 15 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Ask about the child care options available when registering.

Call 963-4406 to register. ❏ Spouse Employment and Scholarship Orientation: Learn about free, available resources and services for employment, resumes, the local job market, scholarships and other job search issues, June 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Briefing is at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

June 17 ❏ MXG Golf Tournament: Four-player Captain's Choice with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at Wrenwoods Golf Course, June 17. Cost is $45 for non-members, $35 for members. BBQ lunch is included. Call 963-2938 or sign up at the golf Course. Entry deadline is June 10.

Special Announcements ❏ Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Senior Master Sgt. Paul R. Yecke, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Second Lieutenant Whitney Hayes, 437 APS is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Sergeant Yecke.

Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact Lieutenant Hayes at (843) 963-7914 (Office), (843) 4372551 (Cell) or e-mail at whitney.hayes@us.af.mil. ❏ Base pools open: Both the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool and the New Wave Aquatic Center on JB CHS - Weapons Station are now open for the season. 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.

Family Events is dedicated to family activities. To submit an activity, send an e-mail to patriot@ charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "Family Events." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

Special Announcements ❏ Base pools open: Both the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool and the New Wave Aquatic Center on JB CHS - Weapons Station are open for the summer. 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 - Weapons Station ❏ Go to the extreme with Xtreme bowling: Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show with glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person. Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Family Night features country music, oldies and rock 'n' roll (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.

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

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Events June 7 ❏ Career Connection: If you are transitioning from the military, or your spouse is seeking employment, check out the Career Connection workshops offered at the Fleet & Family Support Center, Bldg. 755. Job Search Strategies is June 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 764-7480 to register.

June 14 ❏ Find the Right Career: Come join us to determine career options and goals on your future career June 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FFSC, Bldg. 755. Understand how your values in life help determine your future career. Call 764-7480 to register or for more information. ❏ Operation Clip & Save Coupon 101-102 Workshop: Let us teach you how to save money on your groceries. Shop circulars, clip coupons and search the web with this free, hands on coupon workshop with Kay McFadden. Free childcare is provided on site. Join us June 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at FFSC, Bldg. 755. Call 764-7480 to register.

June 15 ❏ Advance Resume Writing: Receive the latest information and helpful hints for creating an eyecatching resume by attending an Advance Resume Writing Seminar at the FFSC, Bldg. 755, June 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 764-7480 to register.

Updates and Notices ❏ 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

❏ 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. ❏ 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 7647480 for more information.

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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.

Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ Justin Bieber: Never Say Never: June 3, 7:30 p.m., Rated G ❏ Justin Bieber: Never Say Never: June 4, 5 p.m., Rated G ❏ Beastly: June 4, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Justin Bieber: Never Say Never: June 5, 2 p.m., Rated G

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. ❏ Soul Surfer: June 3, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG ❏ Rio: June 4, 2 p.m., Rated G ❏ Madea's Big Happy Family: June 4, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13

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Julius Middleton, from Hollyhill, S.C., grills chicken and hotdogs for a family gathering during Memorial Day weekend at Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation area on Lake Moultrie near Moncks Corner, S.C., May 28. Mr. Middleton was spending time with his family and son, Yeoman Chief Petty Officer Travar Middleton who is stationed at the Office of Chief of Navy Reserve in Washington, D.C., and was visiting during the holiday weekend.

Above, Six year-old Daniel O'Connell, son of Army National Guard Capt. John O'Connell, digs in the sand at Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area on Lake Moultrie near Moncks Corner, S.C. May 28. Memorial Day weekend at Short Stay offered line dancing lessons, a street dance and a movie while traditional daily activities included the beach, boat rentals and picnic areas for all to enjoy.

Fifteen-year-old Tyler Mills proudly shows Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ron Morris, stationed at Joint Base Charleston, two largemouth bass he caught while fishing in Lake Moultrie at Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation area near Moncks Corner, S.C., May 28. Short Stay offers fishing, camping and boating for patrons.

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By Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs With heads held high, crisp, sharp uniforms and a deep sense of military pride, Sailors of the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Honor Guard lead the way in representing their country and Navy through time-honored ceremonies.

Performing at ceremonies and events such as presenting Colors for retirements or honoring fallen comrades at funerals is a full-time job, but for the Sailors of JB CHS WS, the Honor Guard is a volunteer position and 60 Sailors dedicate their off-duty time to be part of this prestigious group.

"Our Honor Guard is comprised of volunteers that take time from their own busy lives to support events in the local community and for the funeral detail," said JB CHSWS Navy Honor Guard Coordinator, Culinary Specialist Chief Michael Vira. "To volunteer for the Honor Guard, service members must request to become a part of the Honor Guard through their own chain-of-command."

Sailors with strong military bearing, leaders in setting the example for others and a profound sense of patriotism are encouraged to volunteer.

"We are looking for squared-away Sailors," said CSC Vira. "They need to have an appearance that is within standards, a high level of professionalism and be trained and qualified in the execution of military honors."

Sailors serving in the Honor Guard have the distinct privilege of paying tribute to the fallen and parading the colors for crowds at patriotic ceremonies or sporting events.

"The Color Guard is different from the Funeral Honors Detail because they parade the colors for ceremonies and events other than funerals," said CSC Vira. "The Color Guard has done events on the USS Yorktown at Patriot's Point and at the Charleston RiverDogs minor league baseball games."

"I volunteered for the Honor Guard because it was a great opportunity for me to say thank you to the service men and women that have laid their life on the line for my country, my beliefs and my freedom," said Mineman 2nd

Class Robert Dubose, a member of the JB CHS - WS Honor Guard. "Being a part of the Funeral Honors Detail is rewarding because we are an instrumental part in helping families close the final chapter of a loved one's life."

Marching movements, flag folding and the presentation of colors to the next of kin are executed as a team to allow onlookers the chance to witness each member's dedication to the Navy and the United States of America.

"Funeral's are the bulk of the duties required of the Honor Guard," said CSC Vira. "There are two main things each member needs to be fully trained on prior to their first participation in a funeral detail: the proper presentation of colors and folding the flag.

"Flag folding and the presentation of colors to the next of kin are very important for the Honor Guard to perform correctly," he continued. "Military bearing is crucial during these two elements because it is considered disrespectful to show any emotion during these evolutions and execution needs to be perfect since this is an important moment for family and friends to honor their lost loved ones."

Robert DuBose Mineman 2nd Class Hometown: Sumter, SC Squadron and job title (Command/Work Center/Primary Duty): MOMAU 6 command career counselor, command fitness leader, mine assembly team leader.

Time in the Navy: Four years Time in Honor Guard (Either Color Guard and/or Funeral Honors): Three years What inspired you to volunteer for the Honor Guard? I volunteered for Honor Guard because it was a great opportunity for me to say thank you to the service men and women that have laid their life on the line for my country, my beliefs and my freedom.

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What are your future career goals? Make petty officer first class and finish my law degree and submit my Officer Candidate School package to become a JAG. Who is your role model and why? Theodore Roosevelt because he was an honorable and courageous man that served our country in many different ways. He was a true patriot.

What is your single most memorable moment in Honor Guard? We performed a lake-side service for a WWII veteran. His son was injured while serving the Navy in the Gulf War, damaging his legs to the point where he could not walk or stand. Before the funeral, he asked that all members attending stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the national anthem and then, with assistance, he stood for all honors. I'll never forget the true patriots that were in attendance.

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JB CHS Honor Guard - sharp Airmen wanted Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs It takes the sharpest, brightest and most dedicated Airmen to represent Joint Base Charleston, the Air Force and the United States of America in ceremonies such as Reveille, Retreat, Colors, retirements, weddings and funerals.

Joint Base Charleston's Honor Guard currently has 23 fulltime members ranging from non-commissioned officers to Airmen who work weekends and holidays throughout the tristate area of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.

"Being part of the Honor Guard is the most rewarding thing I have done during my time in the Air Force," said Senior Airman David Glessing, 628th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard assistant flight leader and originally from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. "But there are times where it's also the most challenging."

Honor Guard members train Monday through Friday and are available 365 days a year to perform at any given ceremony.

"We seek perfection," Airman Glessing said. "That's why we train over and over again.

"But our work hours are very unpredictable. We have to give up a lot of our free time. But after we perform at a retirement or a funeral, the rewards are always worth the sacrifice."

Senior Airman Steven Williams, the 628th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard flight trainer, originally from the 628th Comptroller Squadron, said representing the fallen heroes of our country is an honor.

"We are usually the last military contact the families of the fallen see during a funeral," he said. "We are always thanked for what we do. We don't wear name tags and we don't look razor-sharp for us. We do it because we represent the fallen and the freedoms he or she fought for."

Honor Guard members also take great pride in their volunteer work in the local community.

"We always try to keep involved with the local community," said Airman Glessing. "We volunteer with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and help clean kennels, mow grass and walk dogs.

"We also help promote recruiting by performing Colors at different local events such as RiverDogs and College of

Charleston games and holiday parades."

The JB CHS Honor Guard is looking for new members, but before a candidate can become part of the Honor Guard, they must first talk to their first sergeant.

"Coordinate with your first sergeant and your chain of command if you are interested in becoming part of our Honor Guard," Airman Glessing said. "After being accepted, candidates have to complete a two-week training course that covers uniform appearance, basic marching movements, rifle movements and the steps we take to perform each ceremony."

After graduating from the two-week course, Airmen are given a ceremonial dress uniform and a 'cookie,' which is worn on the uniform to represent being part of the Honor Guard. Each Airman must complete at least one rotation which consists of 90 days active Honor Guard service.

"We are looking for sharp and highly motivated Airmen who want to make a difference in people’s lives and their community," Airman Glessing said. "I promise, if you join the Honor Guard, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and pride like no other."

Airman 1st Class Travis Hicks holds an M-1 rifle while practicing for a retirement ceremony May 26, at Hunley Park on Joint Base Charleston. The JB CHS Honor Guard is made up of 23 of Airmen who train five days a week.

U.S.A.F Honor Guard visits Myrtle Beach Staff Sgt. Mark Freda and fellow members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team participate in Memorial Day commemorations at Myrtle Beach, S.C., May 28.

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