The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) - June 15 - July 5, 2018 by Diggle Publishing Company

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Patriot Vol. 9, No. 12

Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’

CATM instructors support joint warfighter

June 15, 2018 From left to right, Senior Airman Dylan Ricketts, Staff Sgt. Alexander Elder and Staff Sgt. Howard, all 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors, prepare to instruct an M-4 rifle qualifying course June 5, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. CATM instructors at Joint Base Charleston support all military branches and are responsible for qualifying service members and civilians on various weapons.

Below, Ricketts teaches the fundamentals of an M-4 rifle during a classroom session. See the story on Page 3.

Innovation competition funds new squadron initiatives Story and photo by Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 437th Airlift Wing received $450,000 to be divided among each of its squadrons as part of the Air Force Squadron Innovation Fund, an effort to revitalize squadrons. Wing commanders were authorized to use 20 percent of those funds on proposals they felt could positively impact multiple squadrons. To determine what would be done with their $90,000, 437th Airlift Wing leadership hosted a panel consisting of the wing commander, vice commander and command chief to hear ideas from Airmen across the wing. “We wanted our Airmen at the lowest levels to feel empowered and for their ideas to be heard,” said Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander. “I think we succeeded in that endeavor, but still have room for much more improvement. I am very proud of all our presenters and the spirit of innovation displayed during this competition. I hope it lays the groundwork for a culture of innovation, where it becomes second nature in our daily activities.” The program gave Airmen the opportunity to present an innovative idea that could benefit squadrons in front of the panel. This was done to provide a fair chance to every member of the wing to evaluate how they felt they could improve any aspect of how things currently operate. The call was answered by five Airmen who presented ideas ranging from incorporating new technologies to streamline processes to preserving our heritage at a lower long-term cost. “We’re the greatest Air Force in the world because we’re on the cutting edge,” said Maj. Ron Johnson, 16th Airlift Squadron assistant director of operations and Squadron Innovation Program presenter. “You have to have innovation to stay ahead. It’s important that it comes from all ranks and nobody feels they are being left out or their opinion doesn’t matter because that’s how we would miss out on some of the best ideas. Innovation is the key to us maintaining our position in the world.” Each participant was allotted five minutes to make their pitch. Following each presentation, they had a 10-minute question and answer session with the panel to aid them in refining and better understanding the ideas in order to make a more informed decision when determining funding. “We opened it up to the wing to come up with any ideas and Col. Canlas’ goal was to empower Airmen of all ranks to have an opportunity to better their offices, improve the mission and

enable their units to do business in a more effective way,” said Maj. Daniel Cascio, 437th AW Commander’s Action Group chief. Nobody knows the problems a squadron faces more than the members of the squadron dealing with those problems every day. The innovation program gives those members a chance to voice their opinions on the best solutions for completing the mission in the most effective and efficient ways possible. “It’s a good step toward making squadrons know their voices matter,” said Johnson. Col. Patrick Winstead, left, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, and Col. Jimmy Canlas, middle, “Rather than feeling ideas 437th Airlift Wing commander, discuss a proposal to enhance runway operations at North flow from the top down with Auxiliary Airfield, North, S.C., with Maj. Ron Howard, 437th Operations Squadron assistant the squadrons left to imple- director of operations, during the Squadron Innovation Fund panel meeting June 4, 2018. To ment those ideas. This allows determine what would be done with the $90,000 the 437th Airlift Wing received from the Air for the ideas to come from Force Squadron Innovation Fund, wing leadership hosted a panel consisting of the wing comthe Airmen who work closest mander, vice commander and command chief to hear ideas from Airmen across the 437th AW. “It was very inspiring for me to witness our Airmen wanting to those problems.” All five presenters sat in the conference room together as to improve not only at the squadron level, but also at the wing, each pitched their idea. This allowed them to participate in the AMC and even AF level,” said Canlas. “I was also impressed creative process as the ideas were fine-tuned in the question as each Airman listened to other presenters. I can see the and answer session. It also allowed each of them to gain per- wheels turning as they were learning from one another.” spective and understanding of the issues other units within their wing face. 437th Change of “What’s interesting, is in my career field, I have a very Command scheduled operations-centric vision of what’s important,” said Cascio. Col. Jimmy R. Canlas, “What the wing needs and when you sit in on something like 437th Airlift Wing that panel, you just think, ‘Wow. Everybody else has problems commander, will and ideas that I haven’t even considered because I just don’t relinquish command to Col. Clinton R. know that world enough to even consider it.’” U.S. Army celebrates ZumBrunnen To ensure these ideas were acted on as quickly as possible, 243 years at 9 a.m., July 12, 2018, the panel reconvened later that afternoon to discuss how the in Nose Dock Two at See page 4 money would be allotted amongst the proposals. The top Joint Base Charleston, S.C. choice for funding was tablets for each squadron in order to increase access to training documents and allow for studying Next Issue of the Patriot: July 6, 2018 during extended flight missions. Each of the other ideas received funding as well after follow-up changes were made.

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New site allows visitor passes to be arranged online By Bob Trout, Section Chief 628th Security Forces Squadron

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – To sponsor a guest or visitor on Joint Base Charleston has always previously required qualified members to physically verify sponsorship authority at the Visitor Control Center. In May, the process was streamlined a bit with the creation of an EIM Site through Air Mobility Command. The 628th Security Forces Pass & Registration/Visitor Control Center will now be able to view, print and prepare visitor passes in advance with personnel assigned to Joint Base Charleston who have a .mil account. The new EIM site will allow authorized customers to request visitor passes online, saving unnecessary phone calls or visits to the Visitor Control Centers on both Air Base and Weapon Station. The EIM site provides one of two necessary forms to complete, along with instructions and uploading information. The Guest Listing Function Worksheet will be used when there are

more than 10 guests. This worksheet is used for large events such as retirements, picnics, weddings, etc. This request must be filled out, signed and uploaded 10 duty days prior to the date of the event. Everyone else will fill out the guest worksheet, answer all necessary questions, sign and upload to the EIM site. The VCC staff will vet all personnel and, depending on which form is used, will have passes ready at the VCC -- or an Installation Access List will be prepared and sent to the gates. The sponsors will not be required to go to the VCC. Also, sponsors will be informed if any of the guests on the list have been denied. The EIM site will allow for faster processing of pass requests, conformance to AFIs, and provides a more convenient pass submission process. This should reduce wait times even more at the VCC. Current information about the Real ID Act is also available on the new site. To view or try the new EIM site, visit https://eim. amc.af.mil/org/628sfs/VCC. The site is just another way the 628th Security Forces is working hard to find innovative ways to better serve Team Charleston.

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Get ready, stay ready — more than a mantra Commentary by Col. Gregory Gilmour 315th Airlift Wing commander

everything in between, we have always done our best to make a commitment to solid performance the norm. Consistency from top to bottom is woven into the fabric of the 315th, where each office, flight, squadron and group pushes to meet and exceed JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – We’ve all heard expectations. When this happens on a consistent basis, getting it a million times over. “Get ready, stay ready.” The beauty ready for UEI’s isn’t considered a recurring process the wing has of it all is that our military exists in a global climate where to spin up for every two to three years. High-level performance it’s incumbent upon us to always be in a constant state of the becomes second nature. It becomes baseline. latter. The Airmen to the right and left of us need it, but more In coordination with each unit, our wing Inspector General importantly, our nation depends on it. for Inspections office has helped make the prolonged success Here at the 315th Airlift Wing, we’re tasked with providing we’ve experienced our second nature. The early mornings and and delivering combat-ready C-17 airlift, expeditionary comCol. Gregory Gilmour late evenings they’ve worked over the years shows with each bat support, and aeromedical evacuation anytime, anywhere. inspection cycle. They’ve spent hours upon hours providing critIt’s what makes us the Air Force Reserve Command’s wing of choice. But we can’t be in the position to bring global air power and global dom- ical support to our units via unit inspections and providing important feedback, ensuring that we have what’s needed to make our ready state always inance by just going through the motions. Our wing recently completed its Unit Effectiveness Inspection, where we our current state. I’ll lay down a challenge to every Airman. At the most basic levels, make got the chance to put on display what we bring to the fight, day in and day out. We performed at a high level, receiving an overall “effective” rating, with sure you’re ready. Follow regulations, never cut corners, ask questions, and several areas receiving “highly effective” ratings. This is a testament to the very trust your training. On a higher level, effectively manage resources, improve readiness we’ve directed so much heart and soul toward. To think that it all your unit, lead your people, and execute the mission. If we all take this approach and follow sound wisdom, we will all have gotcame together in just a few weeks or months couldn’t be further from the truth. The sum of the parts really equals the whole. From Airman to officer, and ten ready so we can stay ready. Remember—it’s more than just a mantra.

628th Communications Squadron sheds ‘customer service’ Commentary by Major Josh Aultman 628th Communications Squadron commander

Over the past two years, 628 CS Airmen have successfully advocated for over $12M in improvements to your radios, mass notification systems, computers, networked storage, netCHARLESTON, S.C. – Customer service is dead at work equipment, and communications infrastructure while the 628th Communications Squadron as the CS of today producing award-winning teams like our CS Infrastructure is not the same as its ancestors. Specifically, today’s CS team, who was named best large networking facility in has different manpower, missions, and capabilities… Department of Defense for the past two years. and is close to having new name soon too. As for capabilities, CS has also replaced some antiquated Manpower and skills that were once part of the compractices and replaced slower service-delivery with more virmunications community have experienced a major overtual and automated systems. As an example, Virtual haul. Over the last decade, CS has lost Visual Information Enterprise Service Desk, more commonly known as vESD, Maj. Josh Aultman specialists, helpdesk technicians, Postal Operations manhas replaced the helpdesk of the past, offering online answers agers, and experts in Radar, Air Traffic Control and to more people simultaneously versus calling on the phone Landing Systems. We have developed a more cyber-focused force and and waiting for a technician to become available. Automated tool sets like your CS members now represent the best. Seven 628 CS Airmen, SrA the base telephone operator and computer updates are now quality through CMSgt, have been selected for, and participated in, Air-Force- checked by fewer CS Airmen, allowing for these experts to increase netwide improvement groups that will shape their career fields. working speeds and push computer patches faster. This has reduced cyber Your mission is our focus—this has not changed. What has changed is vulnerabilities and was recently touted by AMC Inspector General’s team that today’s CS experts have become your biggest cyberspace advocates as “one of the best in AMC.” while continuing some traditional communications support roles. We have The current CS is smaller, but better focused on base-level missions. done more with less. As the Air Force transformed our community, our Your CS is beginning the transition from a Communications Squadron ability to perform Information Technology support continues to get pulled into a Cyberspace Squadron, where we will pivot our focus from many up and turned into enterprise solutions. Many communications services traditional IT support roles to concentrate on mission assurance for key that Air Force network users rely on today will become “cloud-hosted” base missions across a multi-domain environment. Mission Defense over the next few years. For these users at JB Charleston, e-mail services Teams are now standing up within CS to assure reliable and secure cyberwill transition to a cloud-based service on the 20th of June and will pro- space. CS will continue to defend, and advocate for, your missions from vide larger mailbox sizes. These changes allow our community to focus on the cyberspace perspective. You are not merely customers to us, you are cyber security efforts and assist with protection of your missions. our mission partners.

Renters insurance: a tenant’s responsibility, a tenant’s peace of mind Commentary by Senior Airman Katie Cooper 628th Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Renters insurance is a policy obtained primarily to insure the contents of a rental unit. In the event that something happens to a rented home, the tenant’s personal belongings in the home will be covered the way a homeowner’s policy would cover contents. Likewise, renters insurance typically has some level of liability insurance, protecting tenants from responsibility of accidents within their home. In the past, Hunt Property Management, privatized housing manager for Joint Base Charleston Air Base, provided renters insurance to tenants of their housing units. However, renters insurance is now a tenant’s responsibility. So each tenant will have to decide if they want to pay an insurance company a premium to insure their personal property. This simply means that members

who elect to live on base will either need to get their own renters insurance or decide to live with the risk of loss to their personal property in the event of theft, fire, or other event or natural disaster. The price for renters insurance varies based on individual policy, the amount insured, and the provider’s business, but it is generally inexpensive and highly recommended. The average policy in South Carolina costs around $15 a month for $10,000 of personal property and $100,000 of liability coverage. Some important things to consider when picking a policy is how much coverage you need. First, what is an estimated value of your personal property, to include home furnishings, jewelry, clothing, etc.? It’s also important to know what exactly the policy covers, and who the policy covers. While renters insurance is not mandatory, it can provide peace of mind for a relatively low cost.

Mouth guards: Better to be safe than sorry Commentary by Patrick Miller, R.D.H., Chief of Preventative Dentistry 628th Aerospace Medical Squadron

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – As the weather warms during the summer months, many of us are increasing our outdoor sporting activities. But it’s easy to take things for granted until they are suddenly gone. So imagine what it would be like if you lost one or two of your front teeth while participating in your favorite sport. The right equipment, such as a properly fitted mouth guard, is important to protect you, your teeth and your smile. A mouth guard is a resilient plastic appliance that has been designed to cover and protect an athlete's teeth, gums and the bone that support them. There are several types of mouth guards. One type is a “boil and bite” athletic mouth guard, which can be obtained at the 628 Medical Group Deily Dental Clinic. Another type is a custom-fitted athletic mouth guard that can be fabricated by a dental professional. The idea is that when a guard is worn, it helps to provide protection for the hard teeth and jaw-bone, as well as the soft lips, cheeks and gum tissues of the mouth. It does so by absorbing and redistribut-

ing the forces generated by traumatic blows. The spongy resiliency of a mouth guard helps to absorb some of the energy of an impact. The stiffness of the mouth guard can help to distribute the energy of a traumatic force over a greater surface area. Both of these effects will lessen the total force load any one tooth is subjected to and therefore lessen the likelihood that chipping, breaking, or even tooth dislodgement will occur. Along these same lines, to some degree, a mouth protector can help to prevent jaw bone fracture. A mouth guard’s resiliency and stiffness once again both come into play and can help to minimize the total amount of force that any one portion of the jaw is subjected to. The violent jaw movements created by a blow or collision can result in a biting laceration of the lips, cheeks, or tongue. Sports guards can provide protection from bruising and laceration of the soft tissues of the mouth caused by a traumatic event. When a blow is delivered to the mouth, the forces of the impact are absorbed by the structures the blow lands upon. In the case of hard oral tissues such as teeth, a forceful impact can easily cause a tooth to fracture, result in tooth dislodgement, or damage existing dental work such as dental crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers and dental implants.

The most significant benefits that a mouth guard can provide are protection against damage to teeth and dental work. All athletes participating in any contact sport should wear a mouth guard. A list of contact sports would, at minimum, include the following: football, boxing, ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, field hockey, rugby, soccer, basketball, water polo, martial arts, and wrestling. Other sports, while typically not considered true contact sports, can still place the athlete at risk and therefore should necessitate the use of a mouth protector. Anyone participating in baseball, racquetball, squash, handball, skiing, skateboarding, rollerblading, skydiving, volleyball, surfing, acrobatics, gymnastics, tennis, and bicycling should protect their mouth with a guard. Mouth guards should be worn at all when the sport is being played, in both formal competition and in practice. According to the Center for Disease Control, sports-related dental injuries account for more than 600,000 thousand emergency room visits each year. Don’t let your next trip to the dentist be an emergency visit. Please stop by the Deily Dental Clinic to pick up a boil and bite mouth guard or call 843963-6675 to set up an appointment to have a custom-fitted athletic mouth guard made.

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JB CHS NEWS

CATM instructors support joint warfighter

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

everyone having basic knowledge of weapons and how to use them, we can help prevent loss of life and maintain these assets.” CATM cadre are responsible for ensuring service members JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors ensure Airmen are and civilians are capable of proficiently operating their equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to wield their weapon. However, CATM is more than firing; each class weapons effectively. The 628th Security Forces Squadron begins with ensuring every student can safely handle and CATM unit is responsible for providing support to local and properly clean their weapon. “Safety is paramount because we can teach them all day regional military branches as well as local law enforcement. CATM instructors here train a wide range of students with what to do and not do, but at the end of the day, when they diverse professional backgrounds due to the joint nature of touch that weapon they are responsible for it,” said Senior Airman Dylan Ricketts, 628th SFS CATM instructor. “It’s the base. “It’s a very unique, non-typical mission,” said Lt. Col. important for Airmen to go through this training because if Robert Clouse, 628th SFS commander. “We have a harbor they’re going to have that weapon, they need to know not patrol unit to protect the waterways, ships and seaports. only what it does, but to be confident when using it.” Instructors are capable of training on various firearms CATM Airmen ensure law enforcement and security personnel are proficient. We can eliminate any threat we may face at depending on their mission requirements, including the M-4 rifle, M-9 pistol, M-249 light machine gun and M-240B Joint Base Charleston or downrange.” The Basic Weapons Course is designed to familiarize stu- machine gun. After attending the Basic Weapons Course, most of the dents with their weapon and includes training focused on the intricacies of the firearm, from nomenclature to function students go on to carry a weapon every day for an extended period of time. For some, this is the first time ever carrying checks, to assembly and cleaning. “When Airmen go to hostile zones, they need skills to pro- a weapon. CATM instructors say their training provides tect themselves, others and assets,” said Staff Sgt. Alexander Airmen with the skills they need to confidently possess a Elder, 628th SFS CATM assistant NCO in charge. weapon. “At first I felt very nervous, but the instructors were very “Downrange, we can see there are insider threats. With good,” said Airman 1st Class Jeannette Medina Vega, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger travel technician. “Senior Airman Ricketts helped me a lot and explained exactly what I needed to do, step-by-step.” Teaching combat arms training is something Ricketts wanted to do since joining the security forces career field. After teaching his first few sessions, he noticed the training had a positive impact on him beyond weapons knowledge and proficiency. CATM instructors acquire the skills needed by attending the 7-week Combat Arms Apprentice Course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. “When I would attend training to do my annual qualification, I really Staff Sgt. Brandon Howard, 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms admired how the instructors taught, Training and Maintenance instructor, trains an M-4 rifle course student during a their morale, work relationship and qualifying course June 5, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. CATM instructors what their job entailed,” said Ricketts. at Joint Base Charleston support all military branches and are responsible for “Once I found out I could be a part of qualifying service members and civilians on various weapons. that I jumped on it.”

Airman 1st Class Jeanette Medina Vega, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger travel technician, learns the fundamentals of an M-4 rifle from Senior Airman Dylan Ricketts, 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, during a classroom session June 5, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. CATM instructors at Joint Base Charleston support all military branches and are responsible for qualifying service members and civilians on various weapons.

In order to instill confidence and teach these skills, maneuvering the weapon has to come second nature to instructors. Being smart, safe and reliable with a weapon could mean the difference between life and death for their fellow service members. For that reason, Lt. Col. Robert Clouse, 628th SFS commander, is proud of the Airmen who represent his squadron by preparing Mobility Airmen and the joint warfighter to carry and potentially use their weapon. “With few exceptions, anyone who dons the uniform should have a basic proficiency and be comfortable with their weapon, especially downrange,” said Clouse. “Without CATM instructors, we would not get that proficiency. They’ll do whatever it takes to support the warfighter and combatant commanders.”

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628th ABW congratulates exceptional performers during Unit Effectiveness Inspection Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Helena B. Owens Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Congratulations to the exceptional performers from the 628th Unit Effectiveness Inspection. The UEI evaluates four major graded areas of wing readiness: managing resources, leading people, improving the unit and executing the mission. It is designed to foster a culture of critical self-assessment, continuous improvement and to reduce the reliance on external inspection agencies. Here are our exceptional performers: Tech. Sgt. Monique Roberts, 628th Medical Group; Tech. Sgt. Thomas Sitors, 628th Mission Support Group; Staff Sgt. Akeem Anderson, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron; Staff Sgt. Jason Chiles, 628th Communications Squadron; Staff Sgt. Travis Gordon, 628th Security Forces Squadron; Staff Sgt. Ashley Maldonado, 628th Air Base Wing Command Post; Senior Airman Vance Boswell, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron; Detective Bruce Williams, 628th Security Forces Squadron; Steven Gottula, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron; Michaela Judge, 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office; Gary Morris, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron; Detective Ronald Keur, 628th Security Forces Squadron; and Maj. Ricardo Sequeira, 628th Medical Group.

Joint Base Charleston’s exceptional performers pose for a group photo after being honored for their UEI rating.

16th AS hosts change of command ceremony

New commander takes over 14th AS Pelicans

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. William A. O'Brien

Lt. Col. Alex Pelbath, right, accepts the 16th Airlift Squadron guidon from Col. Louis Hansen, 437th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony in Nose Dock 2 June, 1, 2018. The ceremony also honored Lt. Col. Michael Lewis for his accomplishments as commander. The 16th AS commander is responsible for 154 combat crewmembers who execute C-17 Globemaster III airlift missions worldwide for DOD and National Command Authority directives. The change of command ceremony is held to allow subordinates to witness the formal transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability from one officer to the next.

U.S. Air Force photo / James Bowman

Lt. Col. Kari Fleming, right, accepts the 14th Airlift Squadron guidon from Col. Louis Hansen, 437th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony in Nose Dock 2 June 4, 2018. The ceremony also honored Lt. Col. Adam Bingham for his accomplishments as commander. The 14th AS commander is responsible to provide vital support to combatant commands by projecting and sustaining combat forces directly into forward drop zones and austere airfields. The change of command ceremony is held to allow subordinates to witness the formal transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability from one officer to the next.

U.S. Army celebrates 243 years of service

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“The military was my way to go and the Army had the same values that I grew up with,” said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Lavonda Murphy, 1189th Transportation Surface Brigade personnel section (S1) NCO in charge. “The Army has been a great opportunity for my family and has bettered our quality of life. Transitioning out of the Army, I want to make sure my family obtains the same values.” See more images and quotes at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

“It was my father's dream to join the military when he came to America,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jenis Gutierrez, 841st Transportation Battalion Deployment and Distribution Support Team NCO in charge. “To honor our father, my three brothers and I each joined the military. Two joined the Coast Guard and two joined the Army.”

“I’ve been in the Army for a little over a year now and I joined because I wanted to better myself as an individual,” said Pvt. Aeris Makely, Fort Gordon Public Health Activity, Charleston Section, veterinarian technician. “I wanted to serve my country in a way I saw fit.”

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JB Charleston volunteer honored for 43 years of selfless service

From Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affair

GYN clinic, preparing patients for physical exams and assisting doctors as a “standby” during the JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – An American Red exams. Cross volunteer serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston Two years later, when she and her husband was awarded the Exceptional Volunteer Award for Service to changed duty stations to Naval Submarine Base the Armed Forces June 5, 2018, from the American Red New London in Groton, Connecticut, her experiCross, Palmetto, South Carolina Region. ence at Portsmouth compelled her to volunteer at “To say that I am very surprised and humbled by this is an Naval Hospital Groton, again in the OB-GYN clinextreme understatement,” said Sharon Monheit. “I love serv- ic, until NHG’s Dental Clinic put out an “SOS” for ing our military and their families.” help due to a shortage of dental technicians. For the past 43 years, Monheit has assisted thousands of Monheit received training and was placed in service members, their families, patients and staff members the dental operatory assisting in four-handed denalike at U.S. military treatment facilities around the globe. tistry. She was later advanced to dental surgery. “Sharon has been the lifeblood for Navy and Joint Base This volunteer experience provided Monheit with Charleston communities” said Dawn Devine, NHCC pharmacist, the skills she needed to obtain a job in the civilian as she read the citation for Monheit’s award. “She is compassion- sector as a dental technician. And although she ate, creative and committed to Naval Health Clinic Charleston, worked full-time, she continued to volunteer durJoint Base Charleston and the American Red Cross.” ing her free time, teaching Catholic Confraternity Karen Cook, program manager for the Service to the of Christian Doctrine classes at the base chapel Armed Forces, American Red Cross Palmetto, South Carolina By 1979, Monheit was volunteering in the OBRegion, and Capt. Dale Barrette, NHCC commanding officer, GYN clinic at the Fort Gulick Hospital in Coco presented Monheit the prestigious award in front of her hus- Solo, Panama. There, she also instructed CPR band, Larry Monheit, and her peers. classes, and managed volunteer hours and records U.S. Navy photo / Petty Officer 2nd Class Rugar Moore “Our volunteers are critical to the success of our mission,” for all of the volunteers. said Cook. “Sharon is an excellent example of volunteerism In addition to volunteering with the American Sharon Monheit, second to right, an American Red Cross volunteer serving and what the American Red Cross strives for.” Red Cross, Monheit served as the director of the Fort at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Pharmacy, was awarded the “Her limitless dedication and personal sacrifice have sig- Gulick Catholic CCD Program, as treasurer of the Exceptional Volunteer Award for service to the Armed Forces from Karen Cook, second to left, program manager for the Service to the Armed Forces, nificantly contributed to the safety and the quality of the care Navy Wives Club Atlantic, and as a member of the American Red Cross Palmetto, South Carolina Region, and NHCC we provide to our beneficiaries,” said Barrette. Coco Solo Civic Council. In 1980, she was awarded Commanding Officer, Capt. Dale Barrette, far right, June 5, 2018, at NHCC, Monheit joined the American Red Cross at Naval Hospital the Bronze Panama Canal Honorary Public Service located on Joint Base Charleston's Naval Weapons Station. Dr. Dawn Portsmouth, VA, in 1975 when she moved to Norfolk, Virginia, Award for her work in the Atlantic community. Devine, far left, a pharmacist at NHCC, read the citation as Monheit was prewith her husband, who was a storekeeper in the Navy. The Monheit family landed at Naval Station sented the award in front of her husband, Larry Monheit, and her peers. She volunteered at Naval Hospital Portsmouth in the OB- Charleston in 1982. Monheit has been volunteering in various capacities at Joint which means she brings checked refill prescriptions to their Base Charleston's Naval storage bins, retrieves processed refills from the back of the pharmacy for the pharmacy technicians, retrieves filled preWeapons Station ever since. As a member of the All scriptions from the “robot” and delivers them to the correct Col. Craig Saints Chapel in Goose technicians, refills the “robots” with vials, takes written preLambert, left, Creek, she has volunteered as scriptions to the “vault” as needed, fills plastic bins with caps 628th Medical a Catholic CCD instructor and vials, brings used bins to the correct windows, and Group commander, and President of the Parish retrieves copies of prescriptions faxed from outside doctors. gives the 628th She inprocesses patients at the NHCC Pharmacy check-in Council. She is currently the Medical Support Squadron guidon chapel’s Eucharistic Minister counter and often performs additional clerical and organizato Lt. Col. Wade tional duties that include assisting patients in filling out paperand Lector Coordinator. Evans, 628th She also supports the St. work and distributing informational materials. She also serves MDSS commander, Jude’s Children’s Hospital by as a model for NHCC’s print and digital marketing materials. during the 628th To commemorate her years of outstanding volunteer servcollecting donations and parMDSS assumption Naval Health Clinic Charleston nominated Monheit for ice, ticipating in St. Jude’s annual of command, June the Joint Base Charleston 2018 Volunteer Excellence Award, Bike-A-Thon, an event spon4, 2018, at Joint sored by the Goose Creek which she won. She was recognized at the JBC Volunteer Base Charleston, S.C. Evans was Award Ceremony April 18, 2018, at the Balfour Beatty Police Department. formerly the For the past five years, Community Center in Goose Creek. 673rd Medical Monheit was separately honored by NHCC staff members Monheit has been a pillar for Group resource the NHCC Pharmacy, where April 19, 2018, at NHCC’s Volunteer Appreciation Award management flight she works alongside licensed Ceremony. commander at “Sharon is Naval Health Clinic Charleston’s volunteer pharmacists and pharmacist Joint Base extraordinaire,” said Devine. “She is beloved for her enthusitechnicians to help process ElmendorfRichardson, Alaska. more than 1,000 prescrip- asm and leadership, her energy and “can do” attitude. Her U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Christian Sullivan tions per day. She is a phar- love of people and her altruistic nature make her the most macy dispatch volunteer, deserving recipient of this award.”

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Citizen Airmen to represent Air Force at triathlon championship again

By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Maj. Jamie Turner, 317th Airlift Squadron pilot, once again was selected by Air Force officials as one of the representatives donning the Air Force sports jersey at the 2018 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship. The DoD sporting event will take place June 6-10 at Naval Base Ventura County, California. If nominated at the Armed Forces Championship, members will advance to compete at the Conseil International du Sport Militaire World Military Triathlon Championship at Lidkoping, Sweden, June 13-18. Turner has been an active participant in the Air Force Sports program for nearly a decade. This is her 7th year representing the Air Force in the Armed Forces Triathlon Championship. “I am thrilled to be able to participate in this year's Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Point Mugu, Calif!” Turner said. “It's extremely exciting to represent the Air Force on a national level and an honor to have an opportunity to compete from an international perspective representing the United States military.” “I am looking forward to seeing all my brothers and sisters at this year's race to bring home the Gold for the Air Force and hopefully the United States at the World Championship in Sweden,” Turner added. With commander’s concurrence, request placement of these participants on PTDY (permissive temporary duty) for 13 days to compete in the 2018 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship and CISM Triathlon Championship.

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jamie Turner, wearing her Air Force Ironman uniform, stands in front of a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 21, 2010. Captain Turner is training to swim 2.4miles through ocean waves, bike 112 miles and run a 26.2-mile marathon through challenging lava-covered terrain. Selected as one of 1,800 Ironman World Championship competitors, she will test her endurance in one of the top athletic challenges the sports world has to offer. Captain Turner is a pilot with the 315th Airlift Wing.

Military and family members can vote absentee from anywhere

From Airman and Family Readiness Center

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – No matter where they are at the time, even if only recently deployed or overseas, service members and their families want their vote to count when election time rolls around. If a member of the military hasn’t established residency in their new location, but is still a registered voter at their previous posting -- or if they are deployed and won’t be able to make it to the polls at home -- an absentee ballot gives every eligible voter the opportunity to participate in the most basic right U.S. citizens have. The Federal Voting Assistance Program is a Department of Defense organization that works to ensure service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so - from anywhere in the world. As we are in another election cycle, including primaries done or currently underway in some states, FVAP has released a list of upcoming primaries or elections dates for all states within the next 90 days. June (Complete, ongoing or imminent) 19 - Arkansas, District of Columbia 26 - Colorado, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, Utah July (30 Days Out) 17 – Alabama, North Carolina 24 – Georgia

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FVAP recommends that all military members and their eligible family members away from their voting jurisdiction, as well as U.S. citizens overseas, send in a Federal Post Card Application every year to ensure receipt U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Zoe Wockenfuss of absentee ballots for all federal elec- The Federal Voting Assistance Program is supported by the Airman and Family tions. Now is the time to update your Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Federal Post Card Application mailing address and absentee ballot allows you to apply for voter registration, request an absentee ballot and update request information to reflect any contact information with individuals’ local election offices. changes since the last general election. Find the form at https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/ The video serves as a step-by-step tutorial for absentee votForms/fpca.pdf ing in the military, providing an overview of the Uniformed To find your state's election website for specific informa- and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) tion on candidates, elections, contact information, and links to absentee voting process. Sections of the video include how to your local election offices, visit FVAP's contact page – use a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register and https://www.fvap.gov/info/contact request an absentee ballot, what to anticipate with arrival of FVAP has also released a new direct-to-voter training video state ballots, and completing a Federal Write-in Absentee which aims to increase overall awareness for active duty per- Ballot (FWAB) if a requested ballot doesn't arrive. sonnel on how to leverage its voting assistance resources for For those looking to share this video, please visit the 2018 primary and general election season. https://www.fvap.gov/militaryhowto

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Staff members of the Naval Health Clinic Charleston Wellness Committee were recognized recently for their initiatives that lead to NHCC earning the 2017 Blue-H, Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Award, Gold Star. From left to right: Rhonda Mitchellketchens, medical support assistant for NHCC’s Health and Wellness Program; Mike Haley, NHCC Safety Officer; Jonathan Carmack, head of NHCC’s Staff, Education and Training Department; Theresa Wood, director of NHCC’s Health and Wellness Program; Stephanie Johnson, Customer Relations Officer; Lt. Brandi Cason, NHCC Command Fitness Leader. The Blue-H Award encourages and rewards the promotion of health and wellness in activities throughout the Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps. NHCC was awarded the Gold Star, the highest-level award, recognizing NHCC’s excellence in clinical primary prevention services, community health promotion and medical staff health. Specific health topics for the Blue-H Award include responsible drinking, violence and injury free living, healthy eating, active living, psychological health, sexual health, tobacco-free living, and weight management. Primary prevention policies and activities in Navy and Marine Corps workplaces, communities, and medical treatment facilities are critical to maintaining a fit and ready force. Reducing behavioral risk also enhances individual quality of life and reduces long-term health costs.

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Ensuring JB Charleston ‘meats’ standards

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua R. Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – When you eat a breakfast burrito at the Globemaster Grill, or when you buy produce at one of the base commissaries, how do you know the food is not only of good quality, but is safe for consumption? There are Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers behind the scenes, keeping you, your teammates and your family safe. Service members here work together to ensure the quality and sanitation standards of all the food sold and served to members of the Joint Base Charleston community, including military members and their families. The 628th Medical Group handles the food inspection mission on the Air Base and its facilities, while the Army Public Health and Naval Health Clinic inspect the Weapons Station's facilities. “Working with other branches and civilians to ensure the food inspection mission is complete helps break down the barriers between branches and accomplishes the mission in the most efficient way possible,” said Army Sgt. Myron Young, Public Health Activity NCO-incharge of food inspection. Other than food inspection, the Army Public Health mission also handles the veterinary needs of JB Charleston’s military working dogs. The inspectors make sure that everything from procurement of the food, to packaging and storage are all up to standards outlined by the Tri-service Food Code, a standardized guideline for all services that minimizes the risk of foodborne illness and contamination. “Working with other branches and having uniform guidelines when it comes to food inspections increases our knowledge and inter-branch communication skills,” said Petty Officer 3rd Glenn Boyd, Class Naval Health Clinic Charleston hospital corpsman. “The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that everyone on base is kept safe from food-borne illnesses.” The service members are also protecting the financial interests of the government by verifying quantities and weights of the incoming food products. All products sold on military installations have to be bought from an Army Pfc. Selena Landeros, Public Health Activity food inspection approved source. technician, calibrates a thermometer at the Joint Base Charleston “The food inspection Naval Weapons Station, S.C. Commissary May 30, 2018. mission is very important,”

Army Sgt. Myron Young, Public Health Activity NCO-in charge of food inspection, and Pfc. Selena Landeros, Public Health Activity food inspection technician perform a visual inspection of watermelons at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Commissary May 30, 2018. The inspectors make sure that everything from procurement of the food to packaging and storage are all up to standards outlined by the Tri-service Food Code, a standardized guideline for all services that minimizes the risk of foodborne illness and contamination.

said Young. “It is essential that we provide our community with the best and safest produce possible while ensuring that the government is getting what it pays for.” Most facilities undergo monthly inspections. Places such as the commissaries have daily inspections to ensure the quality and sanitation standards. “I find the job fulfilling and understand the true importance of what we do,” said Pfc. Selena Landeros, Public Health Activity food inspection technician. The inspectors also have a very important mission after a natural disaster. When hurricanes and power outages effect the region, the inspectors are tasked with ensuring food is salvageable. “After a natural disaster, we as inspectors will go to the storage facilities and perform various tests to ensure the safety and quality of the existing food supply. A battery of tests are performed and the outcome is a win-win, either it is a saved life or saved money,” said Senior Airman Onetera Nelson, 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health technician. Together,the Airman, Sailors and Soldiers that inspect our food play a tremendously important role in the safety of the JB Charleston community.

Take heat stress safety seriously during the summer months

From the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – With summer knocking at the door and high temperatures already visiting Joint Base Charleston, it is imperative to recognize the potential life-threatening factors associated with heat exhaustion, especially in relation to small children and family pets. The greatest risk for heat stroke/exhaustion for small children and pets results from being left unattended in a hot vehicle. On average, 37 children die in hot cars every year in the United States. Peak occurrences happen between Memorial Day and Labor Day. A National Safety Council study shows that heatstroke deaths in children can be correlated with the statistics below: • 87% of children who die are three years old or younger • 54% are forgotten in a vehicle • 27% are playing in an unattended vehicle • 18% are intentionally left in a vehicle by an adult It is crucial that unattended vehicles be locked at all times to prevent the unwanted entry by children who could fall vic-

tim to heat related illness/injury. With current temperatures climbing in the 90’s during the afternoon, it only takes 30 minutes for the temperature to jump to 119° in an unprotected vehicle. Educating yourself and your family members about the dangers associated with high temperatures in vehicles could potentially save a life. Always remember to check your backseat when exiting your vehicle to ensure that children not secured by a car seat have safely exited as well. Younger children that cannot exit a vehicle on their own due to child safety seats will need assistance. Also make sure that all family pets have been removed from the vehicle upon exiting. It can be easy to become complacent when getting out of your vehicle due to various factors, including the high temperatures. This is why it is vital to ensure that all family members unable to exit the vehicle by themselves are not left unattended in an environment of extreme heat. The attached chart indicates some different outside temperatures and the timeframe in which it can drastically climb.

Always remember, if you see a child alone in a car, break the window and call 911 for assistance.

Photo courtesy of the 628 ABW Safety Office

The chart indicates some different outside temperatures and the timeframe in which it can drastically climb.

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JB CHS NEWS

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June 19 or 26 r PCS Prep - 2:00pm-3:30pm, in conjunction with MPS, this mandatory workshop preps the attendee for orders and provides expert advice from several agencies to help with the relocation. Spouses are encouraged to attend. June 21 r QUICKSTART - 7:30am-4:00pm, in conjunction with MPS, this is a mandatory in-processing for all newcomers to Joint Base Charleston. Spouses are encouraged to attend!

EVENTS All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified. Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com

June 18 r Buying Your New Wheels - 3:00pm-4:00pm, learn the techniques and valuable information in regards to purchasing a vehicle. Make sure that you are financially ready to pur-

June 25 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00am – 1:00pm, a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

r Investment Fluency: Planning For Your Tomorrow Today - 3:00pm-4:00pm learn the tools and resources that will allow you to enrich your financial growth while improving your investment fluency!

June 26 r EFMP 101 - 1:00pm-2:00pm, come meet our EFMP Coordinator and receive education on the benefits and entitlements that members of the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible to receive.

June 27 r Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston - 9:30am – 11:00am, intro to JB Charleston for spouses who have recently moved here. Connect, meet other newly-arrived spouses, learn about resources and learn where to shop, dine, and play in the Lowcountry. r Pre-separation Counseling - 1:00pm-4:00pm, learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to separating/retiring respectively. r My New Space - 2:30pm-4:00pm, mandatory class for all Dorm residents after they hit the 2 year mark of prior to getting married. Certificates are presented after completion of the class and given to the dorm manager by the Airmen. r Lunch And Learn – Mflc – Building Resilency In Children For Parents- 5:30PM-6:30PM, learn how to help your children become more resilient!

NOTICES r Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston. Services include annual vaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals. These services are offered for all branches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg., 648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center. They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838.

To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication. June 18-22 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

June 19 r Resume And Cover Letter - 9:00am-11:00am, learn how to build an effective civilian resume utilizing different formats and how to prepare a compelling cover letter.

NOTICES r The Visitor Control Centers on both the Air Base and the Weapons Station will be closed the first Wednesday of every month from 1300-1700 for training.

June 20 r Interviewing For Success - 9:00am - 11:00am, learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

June 21 r Employer Panel - 11:30am-1:00pm, various employers will service on a panel to answer industry and interview related questions, some will potentially be hiring. We encourage all job seekers (active duty military, civilians and spouses) are encouraged to attend. Business professional attire is required and a resume is highly encouraged. June 26 r Four Lenses - 11:00am-1:00pm, learn your personality temperaments and gain an appreciation and the ability to better understand yourself. Learn skills to improve your ability to interact with others.

June 27 r Anacondas In Life - 11:00am-1:00pm, learn how to defeat the obstacles that hold you back from achieving your fullest potential. This professional development workshop will help you overcome challenges in the workplace and in your personal life. r EFMP 101 - 1:00pm-2:00pm, come meet our EFMP Coordinator and receive education on the benefits and entitlements that members of the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible to receive. June 29 r Navigating Federal Employment - 9:00am-11:00pm, join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

NOTICES r CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480.

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