06-10-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Joint Base Charleston

Vol. 2, No. 22

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

Friday, June 10, 2011

Remembering the Battle of Midway Story and photos by Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Brannon Deugan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Joint Base Charleston hosted a commemoration June 3 to recognize the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, widely considered one of the most significant naval victories in United States history. Similar ceremonies were held throughout the Navy. Charleston's ceremony was conducted onboard the former USS Yorktown (CV 10) at Patriot's Point Naval and Maritime Museum, where Joint Base Charleston's Deputy Commander, Capt. Ralph Ward, gave keynote remarks that were followed by a wreath-laying ceremony. "It was an honor to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony," said Fireman John Dyer, from Naval Support Activity, one of the wreath presenters during the commemoration ceremony. "It was a great chance to honor everyone who served at the Battle of Midway because they contributed tremendously to the success of the battle and ultimately to the United States winning the war in the Pacific." Six months prior to Midway, the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor destroyed or crippled much of the Navy's Pacific Fleet. Fortunately the U.S. aircraft carriers were unscathed because they were at sea during the attack. The Japanese planned the Midway campaign to draw what remained of the U.S. fleet into a final engagement that would force it to sue for peace and allow Japan to solidify its gains in the Pacific. The U. S. fleet was significantly outnumbered by the Japanese, but had several advantages. First, code breakers had been able to determine much Fireman John Dyer, right, and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Michael Phaiboun present a wreath to Capt. Ralph of the Japanese attack plan and the element of surprise was now on the Ward and Rev. Harold Syfrett. The wreath was laid during the commemoration ceremony of the 69th U.S. side. In addition, the Japanese had dispersed its huge naval force and Anniversary of the Battle of Midway onboard the USS Yorktown (CV 10) at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime only sent four of 10 aircraft carriers to Midway, perhaps overconfident of Museum, June 3. The wreath laying ceremony is a tradition that honors service members who served and sacrificed. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander; Fireman Dyer and MM3 Phaiboun victory. are assigned to Naval Support Activity, Joint Base Charleston and Reverend Syfrett served aboard USS Adm. Chester Nimitz, commander of the Pacific Fleet, recognized Yorktown from 1943 to 1946. See more photos, Page 3. these advantages and decided to take the gamble to engage the Japanese, calculating that the known advantages tipped the scales enough to justify in every ship, squadron and Sailor. The character of our service members was the real key the substantial risks. to the U.S. victory. He stated our strong morale and unwavering attacks were particularly Victory was still a long shot, and had our Navy not prevailed at Midway, the war's out- impressive in view of the crushing blow at Pearl Harbor less than six months earlier and that come could have been much different. Admiral's Nimitz's plan succeeded however, and superb leadership and adherence to the same core values we live by today were crucial. all four Japanese carriers were sunk, though the U.S. carrier Yorktown was lost. This vicA heartfelt invocation and benediction were led during the commemoration ceremony tory is considered by many to be the turning point in the Pacific war, after which the by Rev. Harold Syfrett, who proudly served aboard USS Yorktown (CV 10) from April Japanese were on the defensive. 1943 to June 1946. Captain Ward emphasized in his remarks that the victory was due to not only the U.S. "This ceremony meant a great deal to me," he said. "When the Yorktown was sunk at ability to de-code Japanese communications but more to the pride and professionalism seen Midway they renamed this ship in its honor."

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got a call from her parents saying she was okay." Lieutenant Jefferson completed his CPR certification approximately a year ago at JB CHS and is now a certified trainer. He has An Airman stationed at Joint Base Charleston used cardiopul- taught CPR to more than 20 Airmen in his shop and constantly monary resuscitation to save the life of a fourreminds them of the importance of knowing year-old child who nearly drowned June 4 at how to save a life. Hidden Lakes Pool in Mount Pleasant, S.C. "The local media and everyone there was First Lt. Roy Jefferson, 628th Missions Support calling me a hero, but I was just there at the Group executive officer, his family and other milright time," Lieutenant Jefferson said. "If I had itary families were gathered at the Hidden Lakes never learned how to perform CPR I wouldn't Pool for a Military Mom's group outing. They have known what to do. You never know when never expected a near death experience to happen your CPR training will come in handy. And you in front of them. never know when you're going to have a little Lieutenant Jefferson's wife saw the little girl girl in your arms who needs it." drowning and picked her up out of the water. His Lieutenant Jefferson said he learned CPR wife yelled for help and Lieutenant Jefferson ran because of his two children, but CPR can be a to where she was holding the girl's motionless life saver for adults as well. body. Everyone should learn to administer CPR "She wasn't breathing," Lieutenant Jefferson and look to become certified, he said. said. "I checked her pulse and her heart wasn't "That morning I was debating whether I First Lt. Roy Jefferson beating. I was nervous, but somehow I knew I had should go to the pool or not, but something told 628th Missions Support Group me to spend time with my family," Lieutenant to administer CPR to save her life. executive officer Jefferson said. "I'm not saying the little girl is "After about eight compressions she started to breath. Although she awoke incoherent, she seemed to be fine. alive because of me. Anyone who knew how to administer CPR When the paramedics arrived they took her to the hospital. Later I could have saved her life. I just thank God she is alive."

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Wingman redefined: a guide for teamwork By Lt. Col. Anthony Carr 14th Airlift Squadron commander “Wingman.” It’s a word that elicits a range of reactions. Upon hearing it, some will straighten their spines with pride. Others will roll their eyes with disdain. It has become both a powerful concept and an overused term. When I ask Airmen what the word wingman means to them, the most common answer is “motherhood.” Somewhere along the way, in our well-meaning attempt to encourage a climate of mutual support, it seems the true meaning of wingman has been replaced with an oversimplified version. It’s important we set that right; a positive wingman culture is central to our success. In years of formation flying, I’ve come to my own conclusions about what constitutes a good wingman. When we assemble a formation and work together toward an objective, the contract between formation members is defined and wingmen are charged with keeping it, quite a simple concept. But, as with most things, the devil is in the details; what are the typical expectations of a wingman? What sorts of things do we expect from a wingman every time? In my view, three qualities define a good wingman, and each deserves a bit more explanation. Mutual support is the part of being a wingman that gets the greatest emphasis these days as we hold our team together in challenging times. The best leaders expect wingmen to be on the lookout for threats to the formation and empower wingmen to intervene and keep the formation safe. If the third C-17 in a three-ship formation sees that the leader is about to fly the team through a thunderstorm, it is incumbent on that wingman to key the radio and say

“lead, three … change heading now.” When a group of off-duty Airmen find themselves having a good time but one is headed for trouble, the effective wingman is the one who speaks up and says “change heading now.” This isn’t always comfortable, but it’s the right thing to do and the expectation of every wingman. Of course, to intervene and provide support to a teammate, you’ve got to first sense a problem. The second quality in a good wingman is situational awareness beyond the self. From the day we each commit to the Air Force, formation operations commence and are perpetual until we’re no longer in uniform. Nothing any of us do, good or bad, is consequence free for our teammates and abandonment of the situation or failure to act are not options … because when you go it alone, you pay the price, and so does your wingman. In 1943, as the United States Army Air Force prepared for World War II, a formation of B-24 Liberators took off from a training field in Georgia for routine maneuvers. Sgt. Robert Hammer was relaying radio signals from his aircraft to another when he witnessed one bomber deviate from position and pass too closely to another; the deviating bomber was correcting his own airspeed without regard for his position in the formation, and the results were devastating. The two aircraft collided and were lost. The squadron deployed with two fewer bombers and 20 fewer Airmen than it needed. The mishap was preventable if anyone in the formation had sensed the subtle but important changes taking place. For members of today’s Air Force, this means staying involved enough to sense what’s going on with your teammates. Awareness is critical because if a formation member is hiding a problem and performance degrades without warning, everyone suffers. Sensing

degraded performance is made much simpler, however, when such instances are rare. This brings us to a third important point. Perhaps the least discussed but most important aspect of being a wingman is also the simplest: individual reliability. If each Airman does his or her job and is always in position, the formation will spend less energy on mutual support and more energy on making the enemy suffer. When Gen. Bill Creech took command of Tactical Air Command in 1978, he was confronted with a unique distraction. Many of his crews at Holloman Air Force Base were performing dive-bombing missions but crediting themselves with dive-toss proficiency. Put simply, they were falsifying training records. Because of this, he couldn’t rely on the wing to execute its combat mission. General Creech conducted an investigation resulting in the firing of multiple commanders and crews. These activities dominated the command’s focus for months and left it one wing short for a period of time. Our Air Force cannot answer the nation’s call without a commitment to individual excellence and responsibility. No squadron in our Air Force is built with the assumption of subpar performance. When one of us falls short, it puts more strain on the rest of the team. There’s nothing more important to our current and future Air Force than reinforcement of a positive service culture. The term wingman has perhaps been overused in recent times, but reflecting on all that it implies is the key to shared “Excellence in All We Do.” While we can survive by intervening to keep each other out of trouble, we can only truly thrive by creating a culture that champions all aspects of being a good wingman. We must continue to encourage these qualities across our service.

My life was changed forever By Staff Sgt. Anthony Huling 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – My life was changed forever February 11. It was a Friday. I was glad to be getting off work, because I was going to be on leave for the next two weeks. Around 5 p.m., my friend, Chris, texted me and asked if I wanted to come over to his house. Since my wife was taking my daughter over to a friend's house, I decided to go. When I arrived, he was in his garage building a paint booth for his motorcycle. So, I started helping him out. We were working and having some drinks. Somewhere around 10:30 p.m., we decided to take his motorcycle for a spin. We headed out of our neighborhood, and it was only about a half mile before we veered off of the road. The next thing I remember is waking up in a helicopter. It felt like a bad dream. I asked the EMT where I was and what happened. They told me that I had been in a motorcycle accident, and I was being airlifted to the hospital. I was told that we were driving between 80 and 120 mph. Chris and I were thrown about 100 feet from the cycle. There were sever-

al bones broken in my back and road rash on my forehead, back, chest, stomach, knees, ankles and toes. I now have nerve damage in both arms. Chris was not as lucky. He has severe head trauma and some broken ribs. He is also currently in a coma and is not responding. I can only hope and pray that he will wake up. Our selfish act affected our family, friends and co-workers. When his wife heard us leave she got in her car to find us. She was passed by an ambulance heading out and followed. She arrived on scene and saw us lying on the asphalt. She rushed back to my house to get my wife. Luckily, my oldest daughter was spending the night at a friend's house. Chris was just recently married, and his wife was pregnant. We had to postpone my youngest daughter's second birthday party. Most people don't get a second chance in life. I would have never made this mistake if I had not been drinking. I thought I had a safe plan. But, that all fell apart because I could not make any responsible decisions after I started drinking. I pray that none of you will ever have to go through something like this. The world does not look the same as it did before the accident. Only by God's grace am I alive and able to tell this story.

Have a Plan By Master Sgt. Donald Leydig Career assistance advisor, Joint Base Charleston’s Professional Enhancement Center

Are you getting ready to separate or retire? Are you ready to transfer back into the civilian world? Remember, one day we will all have to leave the military, and unless you have a great financial portfolio, you will probably have to find another job. So, before you make this decision ensure you have a plan in place to help you better cope with the transition. I have seen many Airmen who are getting close to retirement or separation and have no plan on what they are going to do when that day arrives. The following are some things that you might want to consider when you preparing to leave the military: Have a financial plan. This is the biggest challenge you will have to face before you leave. Are you planning on attending school? Do you

know all the rules and requirements in regards to your GI Bill? Do you know how to write a resume? Do you know where to look for a job? Have you thought about life insurance? If you are separating, have you thought about health care? Do you know your veteran’s benefits? If you are living in the dorms or housing, do you have a place to live when you leave? These are some basic things you need to know prior to leaving the military. Many of these are forgotten because they are automatically taken care of while you are serving. Visit your Airman & Family Readiness Center or your Career Assistance Advisor to help you make a smoother transition into the civilian world. It can be a stressful time, but if you have a good plan in place then the process will go much easier for you and your family. Please visit the Joint Base Charleston Professional Enhancement Center, or call your CAA at 963-2768 for more information.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain


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Remembering the Battle of Midway

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Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Chase Ferguson plays Taps during the wreath laying ceremony at the 69th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony onboard the USS Yorktown (CV 10) at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, June 3. MA2 Ferguson is assigned to Naval Operational Support Command, Joint Base Charleston. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

Airman First Class Ryan Jordan donates blood at the Joint Base Charleston Fitness Center June 8. The Blood Drive was hosted by the American Red Cross. Airman Jordan is from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

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Man … it’s hot out there. Take precautions. From Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs Summer is rapidly approaching in the Lowcountry and the sun is causing the mercury in the thermometer to rise. In this case, proper precautions when dealing with the heat can truly be the difference between life and death. Consider the 1967 six-day war when more than 20,000 Egyptian soldiers died from heat stroke. The Egyptian troops were following practices of strict water rationing while Israeli troops, with abundant field water supplies and command enforced water policies, had minimal heat casualties. Heat stress can be debilitating to individuals as well as the unit. In order to maintain a high degree of operational readiness and maintain personal health, keep the following guidelines in mind: • When conducting physical activities outdoors, attempt to tackle the most strenuous tasks early in the morning when the heat index is low. During midday and the afternoon, slow down and stay in shaded area as much as possible. • If you must work during the hottest parts of the day, drink plenty of fluids and establish an adequate rest and work rotation. • Sixty four ounces of water (roughly two liters) is the recommended amount of water for a sedentary person. Consider drinking more on hot, humid days. As a rule of thumb, drink before you're thirsty and your urine should be clear or slightly yellow indicating a healthy system. • As a general rule, drink water continuously over a long period of time rather than drinking a lot at once. Keep a water bottle with you during strenuous activities. • Avoid caffeinated drinks such as coffee, sugary sodas

and energy drinks. These beverages serve as a diuretic and can hasten dehydration. • Eat three balanced meals and get a full eight hours of rest. Do not take salt tablet supplements. • When working outside, wear light colored, breathable clothing. Cotton is the preferred material due to its excellenct breathability. While physical training is vital to maintaining a fit and healthy fighting force, considerations should be made when exercising outdoors. Monitor the Heat Stress flags before conducting PT sessions. - White (less than 80°F heat index) Extremely intense physical exertion may precipitate heat exhaustion or heat stroke, therefore, caution must be taken. - Green (80°F - 84.9°F heat index) Discretion is required in planning heavy exercise for un-acclimatized personnel. This is a marginal heat stress limit for all personnel. - Yellow (85°F - 87.9°F heat index) Strenuous exercise and activity must be curtailed for new and un-acclimatized personnel during the first three weeks of heat exposure. Outdoor classes in the sun must be avoided when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature index exceeds 85. - Red (88°F - 89.9°F heat index) Strenuous exercise must be curtailed for all personnel with less than 12 weeks training in hot weather. - Black (90°F heat index or above) Physical training and strenuous exercise must be suspended for all personnel. (excludes operational commitment not for training purposes). The bottom line is to be smart and adhere to the Heat Stress Flags posted in your areas. Do not become a heat casualty. Heat stress injuries are preventable.

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Hospital Corpsman Third Class Kyle Hilden checks the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature at Naval Health Clinic Charleston hourly during the summer months to ensure the most accurate and current heat stress conditions are relayed to base personnel. HM3 Hilden is a Preventive Medicine Technician assigned to Naval Health Clinic Charleston.

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It’s an explosive job Tech. Sgt. Roy Foster carries demolition charges to the munitions inspection table on Joint Base Charleston June 2. The demolition charges will be inspected prior to shipment to another base. The inspection includes making sure all markings and quantities are correct for shipment. Sergeant Foster is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron's Munitions Shop.

U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle Airman Arnold Stone-Patterson changes the placard on a truck to "Explosives" on Joint Base Charleston June 2. Changing the placard is a requirement so other drivers know there is an explosive-laden vehicle and to stay clear. Airman Stone-Patterson is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron's Munition Shop. Senior Airman Rafael Ramirez secures demolition charges for transportation on Joint Base Charleston June 2. Securing the explosives for transportation is a requirement to ensure safety. Airman Ramirez is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron's Munitions Shop.

Staff Sgt. David Hardy opens demolition charges on the munitions inspections table at Joint Base Charleston June 2. Sergeant Hardy is inspecting the demolition charges prior to shipment to another base. He ensures all markings and quantities are correct for shipment. Sergeant Hardy works in the 437th Maintenance Squadron's Munition Shop.

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MRAPs. Nearly two dozen configurations of the vehicles were designed, prototyped, integrated, tested and shipped from SSC Atlantic to warfighters. On Dec. 4, 2007, SSC Atlantic met its Space and Naval Warfare Systems goal of integrating 50 vehicles per day, and Center Atlantic’s team came out on top of at one point, 75 vehicles were integrated in a field of 21 world class Southeastern U.S. one day. collaborators producing high impact inno"These vehicles are really making a difvations to win the inaugural presentation ference in the lives of the warfighters who of the Przirembel Prize May 10, at the put their lives on the line every day," said Clemson University International Center Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley, MCSC comfor Automotive Research in Greenville, mander and MRAP Joint Program execuS.C. tive officer. Space and Under the Naval Warfare guidance of Systems Center the MCSC Atlantic Mine Joint Program Resistant, Office, SSC A m b u s h Atlantic Protected vehideveloped cle integration working relateam won the tionships with award for its the multiple collaboration MRAP vehicle with various manufacturMRAP vehicle C4ISR ers, manufacturers, equipment U.S. Air Force file photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross other military manufacturunits, industry Airmen from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron at ers, test perpartners and the Charleston Air Force Base load a Mine Resistant sonnel, intecommunity as Ambush Protected armored vehicle on a C-17 gration conGlobemaster III for shipment to Iraq in this file they rapidly and tractors, local photo from 2007. successfully governments, integrated more military than 16,000 MRAPs and 8,000 MRAP All- branch representatives and transportation Terrain Vehicles with a full complement of units to be successful. communication, computers, command and "I'm especially proud of how SSC control, intelligence, surveillance and Atlantic developed true collaborative partreconnaissance systems that give warfight- nerships across the community in order to ers from all U.S. military services informa- gain efficiencies and meet the challenging tion dominance over their enemies. The MRAP program productivity objectives," MRAP acquisition is managed by the said SSC Atlantic Commanding Officer Marine Corps Systems Command under Capt. Bruce Urbon. the authority of the Joint MRAP Vehicle In addition to the MCSC Joint Program Program Office. Office, military collaborators included the The newly created Przirembel Prize, U.S. Transportation Command, the 841st which recognizes collaborations across Transportation Battalion, the Army diverse organizations in the southeastern Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston, the United States deemed significant by those Coast Guard Sector Charleston, Joint Base outside the region, promotes the best prac- Charleston, the 437th Airlift Wing, the tices in open innovation. The award was 315th Airlift Wing and the Naval Criminal presented as part of the eighth annual Investigative Service. The Defense InnoVenture Southeast conference. Contract Management Agency, the "The MRAP and M-ATV effort is one of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for the most significant military and industry Research, Development and Acquisition, collaborations since World War II," said the Technology and Logistics, Office of the John Warner, founder and CEO of Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition InnoVenture LLC. "We have succeeded in and the Army Material Command were demonstrating that the southeastern United also involved. States is an innovation powerhouse in the Industry teammates were Scientific world." Applications International Corporation, In order to reduce the loss of warfighters Scientific Research Corporation, Stanley due to improvised explosive devices on Corporation, Imagine One, Mantech and battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan, VT MILCOM. Space and Naval Warfare Defense Secretary Robert Gates made Systems Center Atlantic also collaborated MRAP vehicles the number one DoD with the city of North Charleston. acquisition priority in May 2007. MRAP The collaboration created more than vehicles have a V-shaped hull and raised 1,200 jobs across the government and chassis that deflects bomb blasts outward, industry sectors of South Carolina. away from the interior where troops sit, Additional jobs were created and maindrastically reducing troop casualties. tained in third party suppliers of equipment Marine Corps Systems Command and support services across the region by tasked SSC Atlantic to be the sole C4ISR secondary partnerships for industrial supintegrator of the vehicles, receiving MRAP plies and services. vehicles manufactured by a variety of ven"This is an amazing example of dors and integrating each with a full com- Republicans, Democrats, the executive plement of C4ISR systems. In addition to branch, the Congress, manufacturers, govthe existing variants and configurations of ernment bureaucrats, everybody pitching vehicles, the different military branches in and doing the right thing," Mr. Gates needed specific C4ISR suites in their said.

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Sexual Assault – do you know what to do? By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs It’s Friday night and you’re looking forward to an evening out with friends, except their plans change, and now they can’t make it. You’re dressed and ready so you decide to go out alone. You heard about a new local bar and decide to stop in for a few drinks. A cute guy or girl pulls up a seat next to you and buys you a drink. You’re having a great time, but you might be putting yourself in danger. Being in an unfamiliar area alone and accepting drinks from people you don’t know can make you an easy target for sexual assault or rape. If that happens, do you know what to do? Who do you call first, the police or your chain of command? Can you take a shower or do you go to the emergency room? According to Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Tiffany Mizzell, victims should immediately report any sexual assault or rape to either herself as the SARC, or the on-call Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program victim advocate. The SARC or VA not only provides emotional aide to a victim but also informs them of what their reporting options are. “First and foremost, if you are a victim of sexual assault, don’t wait – call us anytime of the day or night. There is a duty phone number, 843-478-8615, that will put a victim in touch with a VA.” Ms. Mizzell said. “This is very important because a victim needs to understand their options when it comes to reporting the incident. We’re there as advocates to be their support network no matter which type of report they file.” There are two types of reporting procedures for military members: restricted and unrestricted. Restricted reporting allows a victim to report the assault, on a confidential basis, to only the SAPR VA or SARC. A victim may still receive medical attention, counseling and support through their advocate without triggering an official investigation. However, should the victim disclose any information or details of the events to a military friend or base security, the report is no longer restricted. Unrestricted reporting launches a full investigation involving the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, legal services,

security and the victim’s command. Once the investigation begins, a victim may choose how involved they want to be with the case. “Should a military member call authorities prior to calling an advocate it could limit their choices on whether or not they can go restricted or unrestricted,” said Ms. Mizzell. “Every victim has options and we just want them to be aware of what they are. That is why it is important to call an advocate so that these details are explained to a victim.” Joint Base Charleston VAs are trained volunteers on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week and respond immediately to victims of an attempted or completed act of sexual assault or rape. They provide vital information to victims, all the while helping a victim through any medical, legal or investigative procedures. “We are here for the victim,” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kate Jackson, 628th Security Forces Squadron. “As an advocate, we hold no bias opinions, we do not judge and we will never put blame on a victim. Our job is to ensure a victim is taken care of both physically and emotionally. We are their ultimate line of support.” The Navy, as well as the Department of Defense, has set a goal to reduce sexual assault cases throughout the ranks. To help with this effort, the SAPR program was formed, providing empathetic advocates to help victims through legal and medical procedures as well as raising awareness through preventive training. “It is essential that military members are thoroughly trained and aware of what to do should they or someone they know fall victim to such a terrible crime,” said Ms. Mizzell. “Although the Navy requires annual training on sexual assault and has dedicated the entire month of April to help

raise awareness, many service members are still unfamiliar with what their options are or who they can turn to. “Here at JB CHS, we are dedicated to ensuring all our service members and SAPR program members are prepared to deal with these types of situations,” she said. According to national statistics, one out of every six women and approximately one out of every 33 men has been a victim of an attempted or completed act of assault or rape in their lifetime. These statistics are only the reported assaults and rapes; approximately 60 percent, more than half, go unreported. Here are some things you can do if you or a loved one fall victim to an assault: - Go to a safe location away from the attacker. - Seek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you do not have any visible physical injuries, you may be injured or be at risk of becoming pregnant or acquiring a sexually-transmitted disease. - Contact a VA or SARC. - If you suspect you may have been drugged, request that a urine sample be taken. - Preserve all evidence of the assault. Do not bathe, wash your hands or your brush your teeth. - Do not clean or straighten up the crime scene. - Write down or record by any means, all details you can recall about the events that took place and about your assailant. For more information, contact your command SARC or SAPR VA. If you or someone you know becomes a victim of an attempted sexual assault or rape, immediately call the duty cell at 478-8615 for the Navy SARC or 963-7272 for the Air Force SARC..

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Fighter Wing honored with Doolittle Award ARLINGTON, Va. – The 4th Fighter Wing received the inaugural Air Force Historical Foundation Doolittle Award during a ceremony at the Air Force Memorial here June 2. The Doolittle Award promotes the history and heritage of a unit as opposed to an individual. The award is named after Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, a Medal of Honor recipient whose surprise raid on Japan in early 1942 is generally recognized as the U.S.'s first World War II victory and helped turn the tide in the Pacific theater. "Units have a living history of their own," said Jim Vertenten, the AFHF executive director. "The people come and go, but the units stay and accumulate their own history over time." The 4th FW received the award because of its significant contributions to the Air Force for more than 70 years. "Over many conflicts, the teams at the 4th (FW), on a continuing basis, kept its history alive with outstanding achievements and have never really fallen out of the limelight in any

way at any time," Mr. Vertenten said. Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III presented the award at the memorial site, just outside Arlington National Cemetery. "Just over that hill, General Doolittle is buried, along with fellow Doolittle Raiders and those who served countless ages in this nation, who have given the ultimate sacrifice," the general said. "So I think it's fitting that the Air Force Historical Foundation inaugural award be named in his memory, not only to his service but to his dedication to airpower." Col. Patrick Doherty, the 4th FW commander, accepted the award on behalf of the wing.

101-year-old patient receives surgery aboard Comfort TUMACO, Colombia – Personnel embarked aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) performed a cataract removal surgery on a 101year-old woman while anchored off the coast of Tumaco, Colombia, June 6. Irene Becerra, a native of Araño, Colombia, arrived at the Escuela Max Seídel medical site, June 4, complaining of a headache and loss of sight in her left eye, which the Continuing Promise 2011 (CP11) medical team later determined was caused by a cataract. Lt. Cmdr. Francine Worthington, the patient administration department head aboard Comfort, performed Ms. Becerra's initial screening. "When I first met Irene, she immediately greeted me with her radiant smile and comforting hands," said Lieutenant Commander Worthington. "Initially, I didn't even know she was 101. When asked what the secret to her longevity was, she told me, 'God's blessing'." Shortly after her surgical screening with Lieutenant Commander Worthington, Ms. Becerra was approved for cataract removal surgery. "I was nervous at first," said Luz Becerra, the daughter of Ms. Becerra, of the trip out to Comfort. "We left it all up to God, but with the wonderful flight crew and medical staff, the flight was calm," she added. Ms. Becerra received her surgery aboard Comfort the morning of June 6. After a twohour surgery and a recovery period, Ms. Becerra, the oldest surgical patient for the CP11 team to date, will soon gain vision from her left eye. "I want to thank God, the medical staff aboard Comfort, and everyone else involved in making this procedure possible," said Ms. Becerra. Lieutenant Commander Worthington said that she was honored to help Ms. Becerra throughout the screening process, which led to her undergoing the life-changing surgery. She added that this surgery is representative of the

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Perry arrived at Uraga, Japan to begin negotiations for a treaty with Japan.

June 5, 1917 - The first military unit sent to France, the First Naval Aeronautical Detachment, reached France on board USS Jupiter.

June 9, 1959 - USS George Washington (SSBN-598), the first nuclear powered fleet ballistic missile submarine was launched at Groton, Conn.

June 6, 1944 - As Operation Overlord began, the Allied invasion fleet (more than 2,700 ships and craft) landed troops on Normandy beaches, the largest amphibious landing in history. June 7, 1942 - The Battle of Midway ended with the loss of USS Yorktown. June 8, 1853 - Commodore Matthew

June 10, 1854 - The U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., held its first formal graduation exercise. Previous classes graduated without a ceremony. June 11, 1927 - USS Memphis arrived at Washington, D.C., with Charles Lindbergh and his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, after his non-stop flight across the Atlantic.

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Change in law results in retroactive benefits for non-OEF/OIF injuries WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced June 3, Sailors who suffered a qualifying injury on or after Oct. 7, 2001, may be eligible beginning Oct. 1, for a payment of $25,000 to $100,000 regardless of where the injury occurred. The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection program became effective Dec. 1, 2005. This program provides benefits to service members who have suffered physical losses as the result of traumatic injuries. TSGLI originally provided for payment to two groups of service members: - All service members covered under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance who suffered qualifying losses on or after Dec. 1, 2005, regardless of where those injuries occurred. - Those who suffered qualifying losses between Oct. 7, 2001, and Nov. 30, 2005, in support of Operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom. With the passage of the Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010, service members who incurred qualifying injuries outside of OEF or OIF during the retroactive period may be eligible to receive benefits, regardless of whether they had SGLI coverage at the time of their injury. Beginning Oct. 1, 2011, active and Reserve Sailors who suffered qualifying injuries from events such as training accidents or motor vehicle accidents between Oct. 7, 2001 and Nov. 30, 2005, while serving stateside or in other areas outside of OEF or OIF, can now receive the same traumatic injury benefits as those who served in OEF and OIF. Such injuries did not have to occur while on active duty or active duty for training. TSGLI covers a range of losses including amputations; limb salvage; paralysis; burns; loss of sight, hearing or speech; facial recon-

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struction; 15-day continuous hospitalization; coma; and loss of activities of daily living due to traumatic brain injury or other traumatic injuries.

U.S., Korean air forces rumble forward in Max Thunder 11-1 KWANGJU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – The South Korean and U.S. air forces hosted a joint exercise here May recently to sharpen their ability to work together in a simulated wartime environment. The exercise, held annually, provided bilateral training to more than 320 personnel from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base and the 51st Fighter Wing and 7th Air Force at Osan Air Base. It is the largest on the Korean peninsula. "Max Thunder is the only exercise we have on the peninsula that allows for both (Korean) and U.S. airmen to not only fly together, but plan, brief and debrief together," said Maj. Bill Maclin, the 7th Air Force chief of training. "This really allows the alliance to grow stronger to enhance all of our operational capabilities as well as enhance the interoperability and communication among our air forces." "Over the last few years, the U.S. has really gotten used to hosting large force exercises like Red Flag," said Maj. T.J. Lowe, 36th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations at Osan AB. "Max Thunder allows ROKAF the experience in hosting international exercises." "They can see how the U.S. operates on a much bigger scale," Major Lowe said. "It enhances our ability if we ever have to go north." Members of the Royal Australian Air Force attended to observe operations between the Koreans and Americans. "We were invited to take a look at this world-class exercise hosted by the ROKAF," said Sq. Ldr. Anthony D'Alessandro, the HQ RAAF Air Command exercise planning officer. "It's excellent to see the exceptional interactions and high caliber of professionalism between the Air Force and ROKAF. It's clear the process is similar to what we use back home." "Our mission here is to help them understand how to accept follow on forces," said Master Sgt. Jerry Thomas, the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron night shift production supervisor. "This gives them the best equipment and training to help them succeed. Though our mission is the same as back home -- to make sure jets are ready to launch at a moment's notice." Working alongside their Kunsan brothers and sisters, Airmen from Osan AB assigned to the 621st Air Control Squadron said the exercise meant greater communication of operational capabilities and helped facilitate professional development and growth.

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

combat-equipped paratroopers. The total weight reached 190,346 pounds.

June 5, 1948 - The YB-49 Flying Wing crashed northwest of Muroc Air Force Base, Calif. Capt. Glenn Edwards, the copilot, died in the crash; a year and a half later the base was renamed Edwards AFB.

June 8, 1953 - The Thunderbirds, officially known as the 3600th Air Demonstration Flight, gave their first performance at Luke AFB. June 9, 1961 Delivery of the first C135 Stratolifter jet cargo aircraft marked the beginning of modernization of Military Air Transport Service's former all-propeller-driven fleet.

June 6, 1970 Lockheed delivered the first C-5 Galaxy to an operational wing. Gen. Jack Catton, Military Airlift Command commander, flew the aircraft from Marietta, Ga. to Charleston AFB, where Brig. Gen. Clare Ireland, the 437th Military Airlift Wing commander, accepted it.

June 10, 1989 - Capt. Jacqueline Parker became the first female pilot to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.

June 7, 1989 - A C-5 set a world record by airdropping four Sheridan armed reconnaissance vehicles, weighing 42,000 pounds each, and 73 fully

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Capt. Pride award cites SPAWAR’s green’ efforts Courtesy of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Office of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic received the Captain Pride Award for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint during the 44th Annual Community Pride Award Luncheon May 13. The award is given to only the top 10 individuals, businesses, governments or civic organizations in the county. "We are extremely pleased to be the recipient of this award and very proud of our 'green' team and our employees' collective efforts," said SSC Atlantic Executive Director Christopher Miller. With more than 2,300 federal employees in the Charleston area and as many as 9,000 contractors across SSC Atlantic, many of whom are in Charleston, SSC Atlantic has offset its energy usage emissions by teleworking, increasing and promoting recycling, modifying fluorescent light ballasts and installing occupancy sensors in their buildings. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic also promotes carpooling by offering parking incentives, has digitized their monthly newsletter and quarterly magazine and replaced a gas-powered maintenance vehicle with an electric vehicle. Other initiatives include an employee bicycle share pilot program and installing solar panels to charge golf carts. Additionally, SSC Atlantic has adopted a highway in the city of North Charleston and has participated in the Keep North Charleston Beautiful spring beautification project of the Park Circle Butterfly Garden. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic is aligned with the Chief of Naval Operations' and Secretary of the Navy's vision and goals for environmental stewardship. Goal Two of the center's strategic plan is to "continually decrease the environmental impact through operational practices that reduce, reuse, recycle and renew natural resources while meeting customers' requirements." "We have already reaped significant energy savings while meeting this goal," said Mr. Miller. He noted that lighting modifications have saved 1,160,640 kilowatt hours a year, 116 more recycling containers were purchased for all SSC Atlantic buildings,

bicycles and solar-powered golf carts are being used by employees to move around SSC Atlantic campuses, reserved parking spots are offered for hybrid and carpool vehicles and involvement in Adopt-aHighway (Virginia Avenue) and Clean Cities Sweep programs has increased. The award is one of several presented by Community Pride of Charleston. Sponsored by the Clemson University Extension Service and Charleston County, Community Pride of Charleston County is a diverse group of dedicated individuals, businesses and organizations who encourage and recognize those who take pride in their community through beautification and litter prevention efforts. For more than 40 years, Community Pride of Charleston has been recognizing individuals, groups, businesses, schools, agencies, municipalities and others who improve the community through beautification and other efforts.

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Steve Connor, chairman of the Charleston Pride Committee, left, presents the Captain Pride Award to Cindy McDonald of SSC Atlantic’s Safety and Environmental Engineering Branch and SSC Atlantic Executive Director Christopher Miller during a luncheon May 13 at the Park Circle’s Felix C. Davis Community Center in North Charleston.

Officials release new selective re-enlistment bonus list RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Enlisted members now have 77 Air Force specialties from which they can receive a selective re-enlistment bonus. Officials said this fiscal year's program retains a heavy emphasis on retaining Airmen with 17 months to six years of service, and made adjustments in the 6 to 10 and 10 to 14 years-of-service zones. There were no adjustments in the 18 to 20 years-of-service zone. "Balancing the enlisted force is a constant challenge; using SRBs is certainly one of the most effective retention tools the Air Force can employ to retain our number one priority ... our Airmen," said Michael McLaughlin, the chief of Air Force re-enlistments at the Air Force Personnel Center here. Officials added no Air Force specialty codes to the list and increased 13 AFSCs in at least one zone. Thirty-six AFSCs had a zone eliminated or decreased and 13 AFSCs

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JB Charleston takes first step to ORI By Captain Frank Hartnett Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Charleston Airmen recently completed a mobility exercise in preparation for an Operational Readiness Inspection later this year. The Joint Airbase team consisting of the 315th & 437 Airlift Wings and 628th Air Base Wing have combined their efforts in advance of the inspection that will take place this fall. Nearly 500 Airmen were selected to be processed for deployment. Unit deployment managers from all wings had to prepare the necessary paperwork and credentials for deploying Airmen. According to exercise planners, the mobility exercise was a solid success. “We were very pleased with the strides made from our last exercise in February,” said Lieutenant Colonel Steve Noll, lead ORI/ORE planner, 437 AW & 628 ABW. “There will always be small hiccups, but what makes Team Charleston great is the attitude people have toward the ORI and exercises leading up to it.” The three wings across Joint Base Charleston have adopted the slogan “One Team...No Seam” in advance of their

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SSgt. Sgt. Natshea Walker, of the 315th Mission Support Squadron, organizes mobility file information packets for airmen in preparation for the day’s operational readiness mobility exercise on June 4 at Joint Base Charleston.

inspection. The slogan was coined by senior leadership and designed to remind all Airmen that the Inspector General will be setting their sights on the entire team – active and reserve. Errors and mistakes, while few, were also quickly resolved. “Whenever an issue came up concerning the processing of passengers, personnel were quick to adjust and develop a fix to keep the mobility machine moving,” said Lt. Col. Noll. “Kudos for cargo preparation go out to all the units since there were very U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt Wayne Capps few discrepancies.” This most recent exercise Airmen of the 628th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing line up to sign in during a mobilwas aimed at processing per- ity exercise on June 4, 2011 at Joint Base Charleston. The mobility exercise explores the sonnel, taking an Airman operational readiness capabilities of airmen as they prepare for deployment. from the deployment order all the way through preparation and stopping just before actual departure for deployment. Subsequent exercises will include a full-up mobilization which will take all participating Airmen to a Joint Training Center located in Mississippi. In addition, Airmen can expect later exercises to increase in intensity and to have additional requirements. One example will be testing the ability to survive and operate in situations where Airmen will have to don their bio-chemical warfare suits. Airmen continue to deploy to support current overseas operations but exercise planners reminded Airmen that the ORI will be a more thorough test of skill sets. “Although Joint Base Charleston deploys personnel U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Rashard Coaxum weekly, the requirements we need to demonstrate to the IG Tech. Sgt. John Griffin reviews his mobility file paperwork during the ORI are perishable skills,” said Lt. Col. Noll. “It during an operational readiness mobility exercise at Joint is critical to practice on a regular basis to not only ensure we Base Charleston on June 4. Sergeant Griffin is a member of are training the correct people that will deploy for the ORI, the 81st Aerial Port Squadron. but also to reinforce that training with frequent exercises.”

315th AW completes MOBEX, eyes ORE By Lt. Joe Simms 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 315th Airlift Wing and their active duty counterparts participated in a mobility exercise June 1 through 5 in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection later this year. The exercise was the culmination of months of hands-on and computer-based training and concluded with the simulated boarding of a C-17 for a deployment. "The Mobex is one of the major graded areas for our upcoming ORI and sets the tone for us as we move to the down-range location," said Senior Master Sgt. Danica Sancic, 315 AW ORI lead planner. "Our next ORE will incorporate the positioning-the-force phase as well as sustaining and employing the force and redeployment." "We have begun the building blocks to performing effectively for our ORI and our real world mission," she continued. The exercise began with a warning order followed by an execution order assigning each individual to a passenger

group for processing. Almost 200 Reservists were notified June 3 to report for processing that night and Saturday morning. Members were then bused to the processing line where they received briefings and medical supplies and were provided everything they would need to operate in a deployed environment. From the processing line, participants proceeded to the passenger terminal and were manifested to board a C-17 flight. "The success of the MOBEX is dependent on all personnel being on-time and at the right location, but the lion's share depends greatly on the work of our Unit Deployment Managers and everyone behind the scenes," said Col. Steve Chapman, 315 AW commander. "It takes a large effort to mobilize a joint Reserve and active duty force but with the right attitude and everyone working as a team, the transition will be seamless." Next up for the 315 AW is the second phase of the evaluation process; a fly-away to Gulfport, Miss., in July. While deployed, participants will be challenged to perform their jobs under exercise conditions in a war-time environment.

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AROUND Moving families can transfer TRICARE Prime enrollment WASHINGTON – Active duty military members and their families who are moving to a new location can now transfer their TRICARE Prime military health plan enrollment with a simple phone call. The enrollment transfer includes a new primary care manager best suited to the location of the service member's work, home and anticipated medical needs, officials said. Moving service members should call their current regional health care contractor to transfer their family's enrollment, and include a cell phone number and email address. The new regional contractor will contact them within five business days after the relocation date to finalize the TRICARE transfer. Officials emphasized that active duty service members and their families will not have to worry about coverage during the transfer process, because they are continuously covered under TRICARE. Once settled, officials said, they can confirm coverage on the Beneficiary Web Enrollment website. Active-duty service members or family members who forget to notify their current regional contractor of their upcoming move still have the option to contact the new regional contractor to transfer enrollment over the phone, officials said. Other options include transferring during military base in-processing, using the Beneficiary Web Enrollment site or downloading and completing an enrollment application, DD Form 2876, to mail. Service members and their families also can visit a local TRICARE service center.

U.S. transfers airspace to Iraq BAGHDAD – Officials at the Airspace Control Authority transferred airspace to Iraq Civil Aviation Authority officials June 1 in what is being called a milestone in Operation New Dawn. The ICAA took over the Ali sector of airspace from surface area to 24,000 feet, assuming control over all aircraft on final approach. Airspace has been transferred to the ICAA in increments since January 2009, but this transfer is the first of its kind, said Maj. Adam Fiedler, a United States Forces-Iraq Air Component Coordination Element-Iraq airspace planner. "The Ali sector is a big milestone because

it's the first airspace they will control down to the surface," Major Fiedler said. "The (cumulating) transfers are important because they turn controls of the airspace back to the host nation civilian authorities and help facilitate our withdrawal from the country." The first transfer occurred Jan. 1, 2009, when the ICAA took responsibility for air traffic control service above 24,000 feet across the entire country. Sept. 1, 2010, saw transfer of airspace from 15,000 to 24,000 feet in the northern third of the country, called the Jabar sector, and on Feb. 15, 2011, the same altitude of airspace transferred in the center third of the country called the Samarra sector. The work accomplished by coalition forces and the Iraqis was a process of "normalizing" Iraq's airspace system, officials said. "The airspace transfer shows confidence in the ICAA's capability to continue to 'normalize' the air traffic control service in the country," said Lt. Col. Gregory Kendrick, a USF-I ACCE-I airspace communications planner. "It also shows improvement in the capabilities of the ICAA's air traffic controllers and their maintenance personnel to maintain critical equipment that provides service to civilian aircraft." Two sectors remain to be transferred later this year. The Kirkuk and Baghdad sectors remain under U.S. control from surface to 15,000 feet. Both are currently scheduled to be transferred by October 2011.

U.S., Chinese leaders note progress on military ties SINGAPORE – U.S. and Chinese defense leaders said they are pleased with the progress the countries are making in reestablishing good military-to-military relations. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Liang Guanglie held bilateral talks during the Shangri-La Dialogue here June 3, the first time the Chinese defense minister has participated in the annual Asia security conference sponsored by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Secretary Gates and General Liang continued discussions that began in January when the secretary visited Beijing. The Chinese suspended contacts with the U.S. military in 2009 in retaliation for the U.S. providing defensive weapons to Taiwan. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao call military-to-military contacts between the two nations "an under-

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developed" part of the broader relationship between the U.S. and China. "In recent months, our two countries have made some progress toward rectifying this imbalance by jointly identifying areas of cooperation," Secretary Gates said at the start of the Shangri-La meeting. Secretary Gates, who will retire as defense secretary at the end of the month, said he believes the U.S.-Chinese military relationship is now on a more positive trajectory. "Going forward, the U.S. and China must do more to work together on issues where we have common strategic interest: piracy, disaster relief and North Korea," he added. The secretary said the two countries agree in many areas, but that it is especially important that leaders continue to work together in areas where there is disagreement. This will allow leaders of both nations to have greater clarity on each other's intentions, he said. "Together, we can show the world the benefits that arise when great nations collaborate on matters of shared interest," Secretary Gates said. The meeting was productive and cordial, said Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell. "It focused on moving forward with the agenda that they set forth during the secretary's visit in January," Mr. Morrell said. "I think overall the meeting focused more on areas of agreement rather than disagreement. Of course, areas of disagreement were raised, but they were sort of acknowledged and moved on from. Far more time was spent on things that collectively need to be done moving forward." General Liang recognized the efforts Secretary Gates has made to advance the military-to-military relationship, Mr. Morrell said. "He noted at least a couple of times that the Chinese side appreciated Secretary Gates' efforts, ... and (that) without his personal efforts, the progress that has been achieved over the past year would not have been possible," Mr. Morrell said. "The secretary thanked General Liang and said in retirement he hopes to monitor the forward progress with a fishing line in hand." The Chinese did raise issues with which they are concerned, including arms sales to Taiwan, a "hyping" of the Chinese military threat and reconnaissance operations off China's coast, said a senior defense official speaking on background. General Liang did bring up the Strategic Security Dialogue put in place following the January meetings, the official said, adding that U.S. officials were encouraged that the

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Navy Capt. Ralph Ward and Command Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago pose with the June Diamond Sharp Award winners. (Left to right) Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hopson from the 628th Communication Squadron, Airman 1st Class Brandi Hansen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Airman 1st Class Fatima Calisa from the 628th Force Support Squadron and Staff Sgt. Stephanie Pyles from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron. The Diamond Sharp Award is presented to outstanding Airmen chosen by their respective first sergeants. Captain Ward is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Chief LugoSantiago is the 628 ABW Command Chief.

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Chinese see this as a beneficial forum for discussion. Officials discussed cyber and maritime issues in the first meeting of the dialogue last month, and officials hope future meetings will discuss nuclear missile defense and space, the official added. "There seemed to be agreement today that it would be worthwhile to dedicate more time to forthcoming discussions," a senior U.S. defense official said. The meeting with General Liang capped a full day of bilateral meetings for the secretary. Secretary Gates also met with Malaysian Prime Minister Mohamed Najib bin Abdul Razak, Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa and Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen.

TRICARE joins campaign to increase medication adherence FALLS CHURCH, Va. – TRICARE joined the U.S. surgeon general and other partners recently in Washington D.C. to launch the Script Your Future campaign, which encourages patients to take their medications as directed. The Script Your Future campaign's primary goal is patient education and awareness, focused on patients with three serious chronic conditions: diabetes, respiratory disease and cardiovascular disease. According to the National Consumer League, which leads the campaign, one in three Americans never fills his or her prescription, and nearly three out of four Americans do not take their medications as directed. This trend of poor adherence is linked to one third of hospital admissions. This is especially true for people with chronic health conditions that can worsen quickly without proper medication use. In addition, the NCL reports that up to $290 billion a year in medical costs can be attributed to poor medication adherence. In order to reverse this trend, the Script Your Future campaign encourages patients to properly use medication and medical devices, like asthma inhalers; develop strategies to make it easier to remember to take medications; and communicate with their doctor and pharmacist about all their overthe-counter and prescription medications. The campaign also teaches patients about the negative health affects of poor medication adherence. "The least effective and most expensive pill TRICARE provides is the one a beneficiary never takes," said Rear Adm. Thomas McGinnis, chief of TRICARE pharmacy operations. "Following the labeled directions for prescription medications is one of the easiest ways to help protect and improve overall wellness. Read the instructions carefully and contact a doctor or pharmacist with any questions." The Script Your Future campaign is online at www.scriptyourfuture.org. The website includes tips and tools to help individuals improve adherence. These include a "question builder" to help patients start conversations with their doctor, printable lists to keep track of medications and worksheets to help build a plan to take medication as prescribed.

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A bountiful Pirate Adventure

at Myrtle Beach - Saturday, June 25 !Stroll Barefoot Landing in search of trinkets and treasures !Walk among the creatures of the deep at Ripley’s Aquarium !Be part of live pirate show in a huge arena filled with water, ships and sword fighting while enjoying a bountiful feast at Pirates Voyage !Cost is $99 per person (ages 12 and up) - Includes transportation, admission to Ripley’s Aquarium, and the dinner and show at Pirates Voyage. Advance registration required. Call 963-1732 for more details.

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Nine-pin, No-Tap Tournament 7 p.m. Entry: $20. Prize payouts determined by number of bowlers. Sign up the day of the tournament.

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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 Tuesday ❏ 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 also, June 14 from noon to 1 p.m. The briefing is 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 to schedule an appointment. Wednesday ❏ 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, learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Ask about the child care options available when registering. Call the AFRC at 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. Friday ❏ Budget Your Way to Financial Freedom: Learn how something as simple as budgeting can help you get organized financially and accomplish your financial goals. Briefing held at the AFRC, Bldg. 500, June 17 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Bldg 500. Call 963-4406 to register. ❏ 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. June 21 ❏ Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop: Learn how to transition from the military to civilian life with ease, June 21 through 24. The first three days are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the fourth day is from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 963-4406 to sign up. June 23 ❏ Career Status Bonus/REDUX: ILearn whether or not the CSB/REDUX is the best retirement choice before you making a decision you may regret. Briefing held at the AFRC, Bldg 500 from 3:30 to 4 p.m.. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

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 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,

BASE BRIEFS with a maximum of $100 per family. Visit www.jbcharleston.com for hours of operation and more information. ❏ Spouse Orientation to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base: Along with attending Quick Start with their sponsor, spouses are invited to this orientation specifically geared for them. Briefing will be held at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to register. ❏ Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408. ❏ Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out. Workshops meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007 to sign up. ❏ Sleep habits: Learn effective sleep habits and how to get your best z's during this workshop which meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the HAWC classroom. This class is open to everyone. Call 9634007 to sign up.

Education and Training ❏ Records management training: Records management training is scheduled the last Tuesday of every month in the conference room of the 2nd floor in Bldg. 302 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Members can sign up on the Enterprise Information Management website. For any questions or concerns, contact Airman 1st Class Francisco Bastian or Airman 1st Class Miguel Batista at 963-8270.

Meetings and Registrations ❏ Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like, or regret how you act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. The workshop is divided into four, 90 minute sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972. ❏ Palace Chase, Palace Front briefings: The in-service recruiter, Master Sgt. Robert Denehy, will be conducting Palace Chase and Palace Front briefings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in Bldg. 503, Room 201. Air Force Instruction 36-3205 mandates eligible Airmen who are separating to be informed about the benefits and opportunities available to them within the Reserve, such as cross training, continued service, retirement, education, medical insurance and promotion. For more information, contact Sergeant Denehy at 963-4499.

Updates and Closures ❏ NAF HRO satellite office: The NAF Human Resource Office has a satellite office available on JB CHS - AB in Bldg. 322, Room 222. The office is open Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. on a walkin basis and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon on an appointment basis. This is part of an effort to reach all potential customers, since the main Human Resource Office has moved to the Naval Weapons Station, Bldg. 725, next to the Fitness Center. The commercial phone numbers at the Naval Weapons Station are 764-7065 or 7647068. Most transactions, including job searches and applications, can be done by visiting www.NAFjobs.org and selecting Charleston from the drop-down box. Call 963-7068 for more information. ❏ Trespassing notice: The small arms firing range is located off Arthur Drive on Range Road near the munitions operations area and explosive ordnance disposal building. Do not trespass into the surface danger zones; they are identified by posted warning signs. Trespassing is not only illegal; it is dangerous because of gunfire. Personnel requesting entry into firing range impact zones must contact the security forces combat arms noncommissioned officer in charge at 963-1121 or via e-mail at 437sfs.catm@charleston.af.mil. ❏ Airman's Attic in need of donations: The Airman's Attic needs household items, children's clothing to size eight, appliances, food and furniture. If anyone has items that have been gently used, consider donating them to the attic. Donations can be dropped off at Bldg. 500, Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Betsy Crump at 963-4411.

Events Tuesday ❏ 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. Wednesday ❏ 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. ❏ Navigating Finances: Sleep easier at night by turning your financial nightmares into your American Dream. Boost your financial knowledge, organize your expenditures and personal information, and increase your income and wealth building plans. Class is June 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at FFSC Bldg. 755. Call 843-764-7480 to register. Thursday ❏ TSP Simplified Workshop: Now is the time to "pay yourself first" with the Thrift Savings Plan. Learn about your TSP or how to enroll into your future retirement account. The workshop is at the FFSC, Bldg. 755, June 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. To register call 843-764-7480.

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

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 equipped with a network card, find yourself a seat anywhere in the building, and go to work. ❏ MWR's Recycling Department calling for all metal: Containers for empty aluminum cans are located throughout the Naval Support Activity. Aluminum cans are the mainstay of the recycling program; however, all types of metal are accepted. If you have heavy metal products that need to be picked up, call the Recycling Department at 743-0510. All recycling proceeds go towards enhancing your Morale, Welfare, Recreation facilities and programs. ❏ DVD drop: Do you have DVDs you have viewed that are just gathering dust? Why not donate them to the library so others can enjoy them? Drop them by the library or use the afterhours book drop box. ❏ Become a Family Child Care Provider: Do you like children? Need extra cash? The Family Child Care program offers you a chance to provide childcare in your home. The options available to Family Child Care providers are numerous and include: Before/after school care; Parttime/drop-in care; Full-time care for infants, toddlers or pre-school ages; Evening and weekend care. As an FCC provider, you determine your fees and hours. Although the Navy determines the maximum childcare ratios, you can choose and interview families that have children fitting the hours and ages you are looking for. If interested or for more information, please call 764-7347. ❏ Parents, need a night out? The Child Development Homes program has certified providers available for Friday night child care. Call the CDH office for a list of available providers at 764-7347. ❏ Resale vehicle lot: Selling a car, truck, camper, boat or motorcycle? MWR's "Hot Deals on Wheels" used vehicle lot offers the only authorized place to display vehicles for sale on Naval Support Activity. The lot is located near Red Bank Road in the New Wave Pool parking lot. The cost is $8 per week for military and immediate family and $10 per week for retirees and DoD civilians. Reservations and payment are accepted at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Call 764-2120 for more information. ❏ "Early Bird" drop-off service: The Auto Skills Center, located on Fletcher Street, offers "Early Bird" drop-off service for your convenience. Vehicles in need of service can be dropped off prior to our normal operating hours using the key drop-box, located outside the facility. Patrons can simply fill out the provided envelope with an explanation of the mechanic services needed, place the vehicle keys in the envelope, and drop them in the box. Call the Auto Skills Center during their normal operating hours to receive an estimate or to provide any additional information concerning the work needed.

Meetings and Registrations ❏ Join the Redbank Plantation Golf Association: The Redbank Plantation Golf Association invites you to become a member at a cost of only $20 per year. Benefits of the Golf Association membership include: USGA Handicap, participation in monthly tournaments, participation in Association Club Championship and participation in the Association Blitz. Membership is open to all military and civilian golf patrons. Membership applications are available in the golf course club house. Applications and payment may be placed in the silver locked box near the Pro Shop. For more information, contact Tournament Chairman Tina Bohannon at tinab@sc.rr.com or call the Pro Shop at 764-7802.

Education and Training ❏ Judo & Jujitsu classes: Get in shape, build self confidence and learn self defense with Judo and Jujitsu classes. Classes are held in the group exercise room Bldg. 725 and are free to active duty military and $2 per class for all others. Judo classes are offered Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jujitsu classes are offered on the first Friday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067.

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Special Announcements ❏ Base pools open: Both the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool and the New Wave Aquatic Center on JB CHS - Weapons Station 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. ❏ Midsummer Knight's Read: The Summer Reading Program runs from June 6 through July 30 and is designed to encourage and improve reading skills among youth (kindergarten through high school). To register for the program, stop by the Air Base Library or NSA Branch Library and pick up your summer reading packet. (All books in this program must be checked out from the AB Library or NSA branch). Children can earn weekly incentives for meeting the reading goals. In addition, there will be weekly drawings and a grand prize upon completion of at least four weeks of the program. ❏ Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com for Military Families is the Defense Department's official, online, on-demand tutoring and homework help service for military members and their families. The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, proof-reading and more. Active-duty military members and National Guard, Reserve personnel and Defense Department civilians on active duty in a deployed status and their family members are eligible to participate. Tutor.com's network includes more than 2,500 professional tutors who have delivered more than six million, one-on-one tutoring sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certified through the site, and all sessions are recorded for quality control. The program can also be accessed through a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad.

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,

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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 ❏ 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 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. ❏ I Am Number Four: June 10, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Gnomeo & Juliet: June 11, 5 p.m., Rated G ❏ I Am Number Four: June 11, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Gnomeo & Juliet: June 12, 2 p.m., Rated G ❏ Just Go For It: June 16, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13

Movie Schedule: Air Base Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. ❏ Rio: June 10, 7:30 p.m., Rated G ❏ Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil: June 11, 2 p.m., Rated PG ❏ Fast Five: June 11, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13


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Fay McFadden, a Fleet and Family Service Center volunteer, teaches Couponing 101 at FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, May 18. Mrs. McFadden, a military spouse and a mother of six children, has successfully cut her grocery budget from $1,400 a month to less than $300 a month with effective couponing and shares her couponing knowledge in an effort to educate other military spouses on how to manage their own budgets.

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Base Exchange/Mall: • Main store: Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Burger King: Mondays - Saturdays: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Charley’s Grilled Subs: Mondays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Anthony’s Pizza: Mondays - Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Barber Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Beauty Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • GNC: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Laundry/Dry Cleaners: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Stripes – alterations shop: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays: Closed Chapel: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Catholic Services - Weekday Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday & Friday. / Saturday Reconciliation: 4:15 p.m. / Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. / Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m. • Protestant Services - Inspirational Gospel: 8 a.m. Sunday / Traditional Worship (with Children’s Church): 11 a.m. Sunday • Bible Study - Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Tuesday / Alpha Course: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chapel Annex. Dinner prior at 6 p.m. / Truth Seekers BS: 7 p.m. Thursday, Home of Dex & Patriece For information on other faith groups, call the Base Chapel.

Frequently Called Numbers • Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 • Medical Appointment Line: 963-6880 Saturday—Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The commissary doors open for disabled patrons at 9 a.m. Chapel: Monday—Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Sunday Catholic Mass: 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. • Sunday Protestant Services: 10 a.m. • Catholic Weekday Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday

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Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for individual show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Base Exchange: • Main store: Monday –Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Barber Shop: Monday—Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sunday: Closed • Mini Mart: Monday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Uniform Center: Monday—Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Saturday—Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. /

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• American Red Cross: 764-2323 • Base Chapel: 963-2536 • Military Family Housing: 963-3859/ 963-3858 • Inns of Charleston: 963-3806 • Golf Course: 963-1833 • Health and Wellness Center: 963-4007 • Unaccompanied Housing: 963-3859 • Commissary: 963-5695 • Military and Family Readiness Center: 963-4406 • Education Office: 963-4575 • Base Exchange: 552-5000 • Visitor’s Center: 963-5729 • Military Personnel - ID Cards, Separations, Awards & Decorations, etc.: 963-0677

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Air Base • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • 628th Force Support Squadron - MWR, Readiness, Fitness, Jobs, Lodging, Dining, Recreation, Education, Veterinary Clinic: www.jbcharleston.com • CAC and I.D. card appointments: http://appointments.cac. navy.mil Medical Support • Base Clinic: www.charleston.af.mil – Search “628th Medical Operations Squadron” for clinic factsheets • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • Automated Housing Referral Network: www.ahrn.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: www.move.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • On-Base Housing: www.nwscharlestonhomes.com • Morale, Welfare and Recreation: www.jbcharleston.com • Naval Nuclear Power Training Command: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston • Navy Region Southeast: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston • CAC and I.D. card appointments: http://appointments.cac. navy.mil Navy Medical Support, Charleston • Naval Health Clinic Charleston: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil • Charleston Naval Pharmacies: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil/pharmacy • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: Defense Personal Property System (DPS) - www.move.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse • Navy College Program: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston

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Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visit our website for playdates and more http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Old Fort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD. Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen 873-2283 for more information.

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HeAlTH Start your It Works business today for $199 and earn $454 per party. Please call Misty 843-437-7759 or visit my webpage at chucktown.itworks.net See results in 45 minutes with body applicator. Tighten, tone & firm wherever you choose. Call 843-437-7759 or chucktown.itworks.net

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HelP WANTeD Looking for Occasional Weekend Childcare. 2011 Summertime/ Premium Pay offered. For interview call R.Eugene 8434250988

Washer dryer sets $250/$350, stack wash/dryer $425; sofas and sofa sleepers $75/$125, 40 dressers & chest drwrs $40/$200, kitchen & dinette sets $50/$200. Call 452-2229

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2br/2ba Townhouse West Ashley Villas. Spacious! 2.8 mi to CAFB w/d, pets ok. $900/mo $900/s.d. Call 843-224-2146 Duplex in N.Charleston, close to AFB and NWS. 2BR, 2.5Bath, W/D, pool priveleges. Call Charles at 843-764-4506 for details 4BR 2BA convenient to AFB. Fenced yard Dorch. 2 schools w/in walking distance Small fam friendly neighborhood. Call 843-810-3838

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08 Honda Odyssey (or similar) front floor mats by WaetherTech. Tan. 1/2 price at $75. 225-7711

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The Patriot • June 10, 2011 6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set, Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available 843-696-5212

Do you know me? Ten years ago, I relocated here from New York to get away from the cold winters and enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry. ...Can you blame me? I own two companies Centerline Builders and Centerline Plumbing. With over 25 years of custom home building experience and over 30 years of plumbing experience, I can do it all.

HOT TUB - 2011 model. 5 person. 31 jets with full warranty. Never set up. Was $9000. Asking $4200. Call 843-375-5908. For sale Bassett round coffee table 1 yr old, kids wood outside playhouse, Heavy duty 5ft wheel hitch. 843-494-9375 2-yr old trampoline-great cond. on base $325. 3pc coffee table set $125 OBO and wood ent. center $125 OBO Call 718-1000 until 10 PM

19' Fleetwood Nigaria Popup 2 king/1 dbl beds Shower/toilet stove Refridgeator sleeps 8 dual pwr $9K negotiable. 843-278-5658

Amazing NEW Queen P-top Mattress $95! Delivery Available. 843-696-5712

5 Pc Solid Wood Dinette $250,Coffee & End Tables $99. All New! Delivery Available. 843-696-5212

Microfiber Sectional $495 with Military Discount. NEW IN BOX Delivery Available 843-637-6360

12” Thick Pillowtop mattress Set. Never opened, still in plastic. Must sell ASAP. Was $600, Sell $245. Call Keith, 843-375-5908.

2007, 23ft toyhauler, slps 6,4000kw generator ac,shower/toilet,refrigerator,microwave,stove, $14K,OBO call Jim 843-860-1076

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I want to take care of all your home needs: from changing a faucet to renovating your home, or even building your brand new home. I am ready to help.

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YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE SUBMITTING AN AD!

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www.CharlestonMilitary.com • Info@CharlestonMilitary.com • fax 856-0358 Diggle Publishing - PO Box 2016, Mt. Pleasant SC 29465 • 843-972-2356 Diggle Publishing Company, the private contract publisher of the Joint Base PATRIOT (formerly the Airlift Dispatch & Navy Shoreline), accepts free personal classified ads from active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their dependents. Ads which do not adhere to submission guidelines may be rejected without notice.

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(This means ads submitted Monday should make it in, for instance, while ads submitted at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday may or may not make it in, depending on available space.)

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✔ The Best✔Way ToBest Submit A Free Ad Is With OurAd Online FormOur At www.CharlestonMilitary.com The Way To Submit A Free Is With Online Form At www.CharlestonMilitary.com • Info@CharlestonMilitary.com ¥ Free Ads Can Be emailed (No Attachments, Please) or They Can Be Faxed. We Cannot Take Free Ads By Phone - Do Not Call To Confirm Your FREE Ad Was Received ¥ Free Ads Can Only Be 3 lines (42 letters & Spaces per line) * ¥ Only One Free Ad Per Family Per Issue * ¥ Free Ads MUST Be For Personal Use (garage sale, selling your furniture or car, etc - *** Business related Ads (daycare, babysitting, yard work, etc.) Are NOT Free *** ¥ Free Ads MUST Be Accompanied By Name, rank and Duty Station/Home Phone of Sponsoring Military Personnel ¥ Ads Submitted in All CAPS Will Not Be run ¥ Ads Will Only run One Issue Per Submittal - To rerun Your Ad, You Must resubmit It * Business-related ads cost $4 per line (42 letters and spaces per line). Additional lines (over the 3 free) for personal ads may be purchased for $4 per line as well. To pay for an ad or additional lines, please submit your credit card number and expiration date - as well as the name of the cardholder - with your ad via fax, email, or by phone (972-2356).

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Please note: Our classified deadline has changed. You now have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to place your classified ad!

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