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Vol. 6, No. 23
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, June 19, 2015
NMC partners with AF to build inert mines for BALTOPS 15
By Senior Airman Malia Jenkins Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs
ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, England – Minemen from the Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston, S.C., and Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron out of Minot Air Force Base, N.D., built 18 inert MK-62 Quick Strike Mines, June 10, 2015 to be loaded onto two B-52H Stratofortress participating in the BALTOPS 15 exercise. The B-52 used the inert MK-62 Quick Strike Mines to train and test the aircrew's ability to precisely drop munitions into a target zone. "These bombs are configured for the B-52 internal bomb bay," said Petty Officer 1st Class David Toyloy, Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston mineman. "We build them up, and once they're built up and quality assurance signs off on them, we turn them over to the Air Force for delivery." This is Toyloy's second time participating in BALTOPS, which provides an opportunity for personnel from different services and nations to engage in realistic maritime training to build experience and teamwork and strengthen interoperability. "It's important to participate in this exercise because it prepares us to work better with our allies and in a joint military environment," Toyloy said. NMC Unit Charleston participates in the BALTOPS exercise yearly. "NMC Unit Charleston provides training aids, training on mine warfare and anywhere from four to six Sailors to support the exercise," said Lt. David Alverson, NMC Unit Charleston executive officer. "This exercise provides NMC Unit Charleston with a unique opportunity to participate in and conduct inter-service training and operations. It affords the Sailors, Airmen and other nations services the chance to interact and learn from each other on a scale that is unprecedented." The Air Force's strategic bomber participation in BALTOPS 15 emphasizes the conventional, long range, global strike and precision attack capabilities in a joint environment from a forward-deployed location. "We train with our sister services because it shows we are capable of working with any armed forces: the Navy, Army or Marines," said Staff Sgt. Ryan Cassady, 5th MUNS munitions systems technician. "It shows that as we work together we're able to accomplish more." Although this is Cassady's first time working with the Navy in a joint-military environment, U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malia Jenkins he said he knows everybody has a part to play, and the point of all this is to show the United U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Alex Sanchez, Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston minemilitary is capable of working with their allies and standing up a "warm" base from day States man, greases a piece of equipment for an inert MK-62 Quick Strike Mine at Royal Air Force one and generating missions. Fairford, England, June 10, 2015. The inert mine was loaded onto a B-52H Stratofortress participating in the BALTOPS 15 exercise. BALTOPS demonstrates America’s shared commitment with NATO allies and partners to promote peace and security in the region.
Trisha Gallaway, Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs contributed to this article.
AF focuses 3rd round of VERA/VSIP for civilians
From Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON – In an effort to lead its force management actions with voluntary programs, Air Force officials announced a third round of civilian workforce shaping measures beginning June 15. The measures are necessary to meet the Air Force's headquarters organization and staffing reductions, which were designed to eliminate redundant activities, improve efficiencies and satisfy previous secretary of defense direction to reduce management headquarters costs and staff levels by 20 percent. Voluntary early retirement authority (VERA) and voluntary separation incentive pay (VSIP) will be used to realign and rebalance the civilian force during the third round of the program. The final round of voluntary measures focuses primarily on Headquarters Air Force-assigned civilian employees. "As in past years, we will continue to offer voluntary
early retirement authority and voluntary separation incentive pay to the maximum extent possible before we implement a reduction in force," said Debra Warner, the director of Civilian Force Policy. "The Air Force is committed to sustaining excellence, meeting fiscal requirements and minimizing negative impacts on our current permanent civilian workforce and their families." Civilian employees will receive VERA/VSIP interest surveys from their local civilian personnel sections (CPS) on or about June 15, with responses due by June 26, unless an earlier date is established by local CPSs. Applicants approved for this final round of fiscal year VERA/VSIP programs must separate no later than Sept. 30. "Our civilians are an integral part of our force, and their contributions are instrumental in our mission success," Warner said. "Our challenge, in a fiscally constrained environment, is to maintain the ready and capable civilian force today
and a modern workforce tomorrow." The processes available to rebalance or reskill the workforce includes using reduction-in-force procedures to determine overage employee priority placement rights into positions, as well as, providing the flexibility to waive qualifications and provide retained grade and pay if placed in a lower graded position. In that regard, the Air Force headquarters and other participating bases will begin their preparations for submitting requests for approval to use reduction-in-force procedures in an effort to place employees in continuing permanent positions. "The Air Force is committed to using voluntary separation programs as much as possible before pursuing involuntary options," Warner said. For additional information about civilian employment, voluntary separation programs and other personnel actions, visit myPers.
841st Transportation Battalion 2014 Charleston Water Quality report available online receives new commander By Airman 1st Class Brandon Lane 628th Medical Group
U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt
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Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Major (left) assumes command of the 841st Transportation Battalion from LTC Brian Memoli during a change of command ceremony, June 12, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Colonel Jason Vick, 597th Transportation Brigade commander out of Fort Eustis, Va., presided over the ceremony. Memoli is headed to the Army Business Transformation Office at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
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If you have ever wondered about the quality of water in your home or where it comes from, look no further, the Charleston Water System's Quality Report was recently released! The Charleston Water System is a publicly owned water utility that provides clean drinking water to more than 400,000 people in the greater Charleston area, including all of Joint Base Charleston and its housing areas. Per the report, the Charleston Water System met or exceeded all quality standards and regulations in 2014. The entire report is available online at www.charlestonwater.com/2014report. Also, a limited number of physical copies will be distributed to the Child Development Centers, Youth Centers, and Housing Offices on both the Air Force Base and Naval Weapons Station.
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Excellence in all we do – at home and at work
By Lt. Col. Luis Otero 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander
While trying to decide which topic to discuss as a commander, I thought about subjects my squadron deals with including: suicide, substance abuse and DUIs. However, I realized I am very excited about being a new parent. The new responsibilities of parenthood challenge me to think about myself with regards to our Air Force core values. In particular, our third core value challenges us to be excellent in all we do. Many of us look at parenthood with hope, excitement and anticipation. We are told how exciting it will be and how much it will change our lives. We are also told to expect sleepless nights and feeling tired all the time. In my medical training days, I would sometimes work 100 hour weeks, so I thought I knew what I could expect with having a child. I was wrong! I'm sure many of you who are parents are chuckling about my naiveté but, as much as I thought I was prepared, nothing could really prepare me for the actual experience. Not wanting day care, we thought we had it all planned out. My husband would take the first two weeks to care for our daughter Cecilia and I would take leave the following two weeks; then we would each take off part of the week so we could spend time with her. This would get us to the end of the school year, when my husband, who is a public school teacher, could stay with her full-time. I figured I would be able to keep up with some of the demands of work, even while I was home with our beloved Cecilia. You are probably wondering how this ties in to our core value, "Excellence in All We Do." Most people who know me are aware I have very high expectations of myself, my colleagues and my squadron members. Cecilia's myriad of demands, including the reality of a feeding schedule
every 3 hours, crystallized the realization that I was operating at a level of less than excellence when it came to my work demands. Also, by taking on demands at work, I was not providing excellent care to my daughter. So, how did I resolve this conflict and what do I mean when I say I was not being excellent in all I did? My job as a squadron commander demands I ensure my unit is ready to meet its mission. This includes ensuring my people are well equipped with resources and training. I left my squadron in the capable hands of my deputy commander, who has shown excellence from day one. Making certain she had the experiences and resources (access to me when she was unsure) were my principal concern. I also clearly communicated to my group commander my plan for taking care of my family, making certain she was on board with my plan and the time away from work. All of us have personal expectations and can sometimes find reaching those expectations very challenging. We can respond by trying to improve ourselves or, just as valuable, turn to a Wingman or mentor and ask whether our expectations are realistic. In my case, I had set the unrealistic expectation of myself that I could take care of my child full-time and accomplish everything I usually did at work. By examining what my mission as a commander actually was I found that I already taken the necessary steps to ensure the mission was being accomplished. I left the workplace in capable hands and communicated my needs to my supervisor. The Air Force demands a lot from us and our families. There are real sacrifices to be made in how we conduct our home lives, especially compared to many of our civilian counterparts. Being honest about those sacrifices and communicating our priorities to our loved ones, supervisors and coworkers is one of the best ways I see we can ensure to continue to be excellent in all we do. The first step in excellence is an honest assessment of what you can and should do.
Leading millennials to success By Tech. Sgt. Mark Welling 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant first sergeant
Are you getting as much workplace productivity out of the millennials as you should be? The majority of Airmen in the Air Force today fall into the age group that constitutes being a Millennial (born in the 80's or 90's). Millennials are identified as being well educated, skilled in technology, very self-confident, able to multi-task and very energetic. This is the first generation that has never had to ask for information or wait for it to be passed to them from a source. Millennials have also grown up with multiple ways to communicate. Even the older millennials, like me, had the internet from a young age, although we had to hang up the phone to use it. Today's Airmen want to feel that they are an equal part of the team and like to know their contributions matter. I have been receiving feedback from junior NCO's that "leadership" doesn't do a good job of disseminating why decisions or policies are being made. This lack of communication discourages millennials from putting forth their best effort. Don't negate Airmen from a discussion just because it's "above their pay grade." Enabling millennials is one of the best ways to inspire them. When asked to do a task, most millennials will respond, "yes, but..." You may need to explain why you are asking them to do a particular job.
However, once you have, they will buy in to the idea and produce outstanding results. The millennial Airman is also interested in feedback on his or her performance. Traditional semi-annual reviews are too infrequent for millennials. They want to know that they've done a good job and they want to know now. Coincidentally the Air Force is a culture based on feedback, which makes these Airmen the perfect fit. Feedback can be as simple as telling somebody they did a great job at even the most menial task or as in depth as completing an Airman Comprehensive Assessment. I prefer to tailor my feedback methods and frequency to each individual and their unique personality. Once you recognize that millennials are motivated differently than people from previous generations, you will be able to lead them more effectively. For millennials, texting and checking social media at work is a normal thing. They don't see it negatively impacting their performance. This is partially due to the fact that the lines between on duty and off duty are blurred to them. Similarly, they check their personal accounts at work and their work email and messages at home. In fact, most of them will check their email before going to bed and immediately after getting up; there is no nine-to-five for them. If accepted by leadership, this is just one of the many behaviors that can be a production booster instead of a negative activity allowing your millennials to thrive in the workplace.
A challenge: What's behind the smile? By Master Sgt. Zamanta Triche 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – A few years ago, I wrote an article about smiling. I tried to make it witty and funny, in an attempt to enlighten the hearts of Airmen in Korea. I ranted on how smiles were contagious and made people look more confident and attractive. I argued that forcing yourself to smile can literally change your mood. I have no doubt that a smile is a powerful tool. Anyone that knows me knows I love to smile and I like to make others smile. However, recent events, both professionally and personally, opened my eyes to the fact that many people hide behind a smile. We are trained to detect when someone is going through a tough time. We scout out sad or withdrawn Airmen and look for behaviors outside of their norm. We are taught to lend an ear, provide support and offer available resources, regardless of service affiliation or status. We are programmed to ask the tough questions that can help us "take care of Airmen." That is the right thing to do. Recently, I dealt with the passing of an Airman which shook my unit to its knees. The member was very social and had many friends which made the situation even harder to understand. My role as a first sergeant placed me in a position I was not ready for. I was charged with piecing together the last
few days of my Airman's life to see what we missed. How could we have changed the outcome of this tragic story? I quickly realized that my Airman was dealing with some hard issues and nobody had any idea they existed. My Airman hid behind a smile. I can relate. In a weird series of events, I found myself in an all-inclusive two-week stay in an Intensive Care Unit. I wanted to comfort my worried parents and forced my husband to take smiling selfies with me from my hospital bed. I smiled to hide the pain and tried to engage in full conversations with my visitors to eliminate awkward or uncomfortable feelings. I saved hospital meal cookies for my daughter so she would be excited about visiting me in such a scary place. The reality of it all was that I was terrified beyond belief and uncertain about my future. Through it all, I hid behind my smile. In today's busy Air Force, we devote our time to lead and mentor those that ask for our help, whether it's through verbal or nonverbal communication, or under positive or negative circumstances. We are dedicated to groom young personnel to replace us and help them reach their personal and professional goals. We do this very well. Nevertheless, sometimes we tend to forget about those that seem to have it together; those that are always smiling. A simple smile can be used as affirmation to highlight the good things or a façade masking the bad things. I challenge you to find out what's behind the smile.
Let us sing! ... It gives me the chills By Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIXLAKEHRUST – Every morning in basic training we would recite the Airman's Creed and the Air Force song. It always gave me chills. Standing with my flight, my wingmen, we would cry out the verses - our voices echoing off the drill pad walls. It was our motivation to get through another day of training. We were unified and banded together by where we were, and who we were becoming: American Airmen. In technical school, I was fortunate enough to study in a joint environment. All the branches would march to the school house, pouring their souls into their cadences; whoever could scream the loudest was the proudest. I knew the U.S. military was the greatest team in the world and I couldn't wait to be active duty. When I got to my first duty station, something changed. The Airman's Creed and the Air Force song didn't exist. As a photojournalist, I was covering my first retirement; a traditional ceremony that concludes with the "singing" of the Air Force song.
But this time, I didn't get chills. I felt awkward. No one was singing. It was a muffled whisper contradicting the "loud and proud" lyrics of the song. Unfortunately, it was a trend. Every retirement, every ceremony, every all-call, resulted in the uninspired rendition of our service's anthem. After arriving at my second duty location, a joint base, I was really able to see the stark contrast between the services' espirit de corps. During an awards ceremony, hundreds of Airmen filed into the base theater, along with a handful of our Navy counterparts. As usual, our unit chant and the song lacked heart. But then the Sailors stood up, and recited their creed. And I got chills. These 12 Sailors were able to out-do several times their number of Airmen. Their booming voices filled the theater, drowning us out. How can we claim to be warriors when our battle cries fall short? We may not be the oldest branch, but our Air Force was born during a peak of national pride and patriotism. If we really are faithful to our proud heritage, let our voices reflect that. So now, I'm turning to the Big A: from our highest commanders to the newest pipeliner. Regardless of our rank, we are all a part of the
greatest Air Force on Earth. Let's put meaning back into what that means, and rejuvenate our pride. We all know the words, so let us sing. Give me chills.
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17th Airlift Squadron: A Look Back
17th AS revolutionizes C-17 deployed operations By Tech. Sgt. Chuck Marsh U.S. Central Command Air Forces Forward PA
Editor's Note: As the 437th Airlift Wing gears up to inactivate the 17th Airlift Squadron, we hope you enjoy the walk down memory lane with us as we reprint stories that highlight the achievements of the Air Force's first operational C-17 squadron. This week's article was first printed in the July 14, 2006 edition of the Airlift Dispatch.
In a break from the past, C-17 Globemaster IIIs and Airmen supporting the aircraft are deploying to the theaters and operating from one location for an entire air and space expeditionary force rotation. Previously crews flew missions for two or three weeks, then returned home. About one-third of this time was spent traveling to and from the operating location. Prior to June, C-17 deployments varied according to combat demand, subjecting crews to an unrelenting operations tempo. In an effort to slow that tempo, ongoing since 9/11, and increase aircrew efficiency and aircraft utilization rates, Air Mobility Command leaders implemented a two-expeditionary-airlift-squadron initiative for C-17 squadrons. One squadron, the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, is operating from a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, and the other, the 817th EAS, is based at Incirlik AB, Turkey. "This way of operating gives both the combatant commander as well as the aircrews the continuity needed to improve reliability and efficiency. AIrcrews get accustomed to the combat environment and users get accustomed to the crew and squadron leadership. It's a win for everyone," said Lt. Col. Lenny Richoux, 816 EAS commander. "Air Mobility Command leadership decided to take two squadrons, the 17th Airlift Squadron from Charleston AFB, S.C., and the 7th Airlift Squadron from McChord AFB, Wash., and deploy them under the 385th Expeditionary Airlift Group," said Colonel Richoux, the Charleston-based squadron commander. "So, now we have two full squadrons in theater operating at a more stable, predictable, efficient and disciplined manner than in the past." The change has given the air mobility division tactics personnel at the Combined Air Operations Center predictability. "Having the 816th EAS on regular AEF rotations helps us," said Maj. Brian Wald, an air mobility division tactics chief deployed from Scott AFB, Ill. "They have a full-time person who handles tactical-level plans, leaving us to focus on the operational-level plans. Previously we handled both. Also, in previous rotations, the C-17 squadron had only one qualified crew and if it was in crew rest, we had to take care of any changes that may have come up. This isn't the case anymore.
If I find out I need an aircraft two day from now, I know they will be here." The new way of doing business also has allowed squadron commanders the opportunity to structure their deployed squadrons more efficiently. "When we stood up this operation, it allowed me to arrange it in a way where we could predictably fly about a dozen C-17s every day," Colonel Richoux said. "We have to." "I organized the fliers in to hard crews - a set crew of two pilots and one loadmaster who always fly together, which is not the way airlift U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Chuck Marsh has been done in the past," Captain Pat Farrell performs a preflight check of a C-17 July 3, 2006 at a forward operating Colonel Richoux said. base in Southwest Asia prior to flying an airdrop mission. Captain Farrell is deployed from "Airlift used to be done with Charleston AFB and assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, one of two C-17 'pools' of pilots and loadmas- squadrons in the area of responsibility now deployed in rotation periods similar to air and ters pulled together as a mis- space expeditionary force deployments. sion came up. I did not want to do that. I wanted my officers to lead their aircrew for the who maintained a 95.2 percent aircraft reliability rate for entire deployment. Augmented crews - three pilots and two June. "We are literally coming together, saving lives and deliverloadmasters are used on long missions," Colonel Richoux ing hope to fledgling democracies," said Colonel Richoux. said. "We are all proud to be a part of it." The change has worked, according to Colonel Richoux. In Not only is the mission rewarding to the deployed memtheir first month in theater, the 816 EAS has flown 854 sorties bers, but it benefits those at home station who, thanks to this and moved roughly 23 million pounds of cargo and 23,530 new approach, now have more time to focus on issues the passengers. The squadron also played a key part in the airdrop operations tempo normally puts on the back burner. of nearly 813,000 pounds of troop resupply and humanitarian "Since the two EAS construct achieved initial operating civic assistance throughout the theater. June 1, current operations at Charleston Air Force capability "While we mainly provide troop resupply to coalition Base has experienced a 50 percent reduction in required crews," forces, we also deliver humanitarian aid for the local commusaid Lt. Col. Keith Parnell, 816 EAS director of operations. nities surrounding that combat zone," said Colonel Richoux. "With a significantly lower aircrew and aircraft tasking system "And it's done with airlift, C-17s and C-130 (Hercules)." squadrons at home station are offered the opportunity to rate, Aircraft are loaded quickly and operators are flexible maintain currency, improve proficiency, complete upgrades, enough to adjust where a load is going even while in flight. work on professional military education and take leave." "We can also get in there under (the) cover of darkness so This evolution of C-17 deployments has transformed with the bad guys can't see us," Colonel Richoux said. "We can get the adaptation of the AEF cycle. According to Colonel in there low; we can get in and out of there fast, and we can Richoux, the stand-up of two rotational squadrons has and deliver the load with precision, within 25 yards of where it is continue to ensure coalition ground forces are resupplied will supposed to go." when needed, and the noncombatants caught in the midst of Much of the squadron's success is attributed to the 8th the war on terrorism are provided with assistance and hope. Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers,
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Vietnam, a look back: Part I
By Michaela Judge Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Editor's Note: Mr. Michael Petersen's story is a four-part series that takes an in-depth look at the hardships, camaraderie and challenges of the Vietnam War and integration back into daily life once returning home. Petersen is a retired Air Force Reserve command chief master sergeant and currently works as a government civilian leading Joint Base Charleston's Equal Opportunity Office.
The burning of the Southeast Asian sun felt like a roaring furnace as he took his first step off the plane and onto Vietnamese soil; the excruciating temperatures and unusual, strong smells were a far cry from Orange County, Ca.; but then again, this was war. Just weeks earlier, in August 1969, Private Michael Petersen, a student at Fullerton Junior College, was working as a summer hire for Pennzoil Company. Born in Idaho and raised on the western shores of California, Petersen was the son of a U.S. Marine veteran, but never foresaw himself following in his father's military footsteps. The draft, however, changed those plans. "When I was 20 I served a two and a half year mission for our church in Norway. When I returned home, I was taking 13 college credit hours. I had a Chemistry class that was beating me up, so I dropped the class," said Petersen. Just six weeks after dropping the class, Petersen had a draft notice on his doorstep because he had fallen below the 12 credit hour limit for school deferment. "I have real issues with Chemistry classes," Petersen laughed. "They were that scrutinizing of students and their school status back then."
Admittedly naïve to the way the military operated, Petersen took his notice to report to Los Angeles for a physical. He told his parents he would see them that evening. As fate would have it, Petersen left for his physical appointment and wouldn't see his family again until after he received the title of Army Private many weeks later. "Really, if you were just breathing and warm, you were going to be inducted. So we went through [the physical] and toward the afternoon, when I thought we were about done, about 100 of us went into a room and the military police guys shut the doors," said Petersen. An officer walked up to a podium and told everyone to raise their right hand to the square. "So we raised our hands, looked around at each other like, "What's really going on here?" We were sworn in right there to the Army," he said. Within a few hours, the new inductees were put on a bus to Fort Ord, Ca., San Francisco Bay bound for boot camp. "I knew right then I wasn't going home that night. We arrived about four in the morning. These guys with these round hats got on the bus and starting calling us all kinds of names and our families names...and so there I was...in the Army now," said Petersen. Following boot camp, Petersen was given the opportunity to choose his career field if he elected to take on an additional year of Army commitment - and so began his journey in Army aircraft maintenance. "I decided to go to aviation school, because I'd always liked aviation and thought this would be a good deal. Probably most everyone then would have been infantry, so I thought it might be a good move," he said. After three weeks of technical training at Ft. Rucker Army Post in Alabama, Petersen took leave for a short visit with his
U.S. Air Force Photo / Michaela Judge
Michael Petersen’s story is a four-part series that highlights the hardships, camaraderie and challenges of the Vietnam War. Petersen is a retired Air Force Reserve Command chief master sergeant from the 315th Airlift Wing, and currently works as the director in the Equal Opportunity Office at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
family. Saying his goodbyes, he made the trek across the country and around the world, ultimately landing on the dusty streets of Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam: War.
DoD sends blended military retirement proposal to Congress
By John D. Banusiewicz DoD News, Defense Media Activity
A Defense Department proposal submitted to Congress today would create what Pentagon officials called a “blended defined benefit and defined contribution” military retirement system. Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren told reporters that the proposal includes elements the department believes are necessary to promote retention, to maintain the all-volunteer force, and to protect service members who retire due to disability. “The department carefully reviewed proposals offered by the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission as well as Congress,” Warren said. “And in crafting its final recommendation, the department considered all elements of current and potential retirement plans and built a blended system that – in the military judgment of the Department of Defense – best enables us to maintain the readiness of the all-volunteer force.” Officials believe the proposal will help to give the depart-
ment the flexibility it needs to manage the force into the future, the colonel said, while helping to ensure that 85 percent of service members will start long-term retirement savings.
Proposal Highlights Highlights of the proposal include: – Creating a defined contribution element through the Thrift Savings Plan for service members; – DoD automatically contributing an amount equal to 1 percent of a service member’s basic pay to the Thrift Savings Plan account from entry into service through separation or retirement, with vesting after completion of two years of service and additional matching contributions of up to 5 percent of basic pay starting after completion of four years of service and continuing through separation or retirement; and – Each service having the ability to offer a bonus, called Continuation Pay, to members with eight to 16 years of service, with each service setting the rate of Continuation Pay. “This change to a blended retirement system is a key step in modernizing the department's ability to recruit, retain and
maintain the talent we require of our future force,” Warren said. “We know that future service members will require more choice and flexibility in compensation and retirement.”
Attracting and Managing the Future Force The proposal also provides additional options for attracting and managing a military force that requires ever-increasing, diverse and technical skill sets in an evolving global economy, he added. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Nate Christensen, a Defense Department spokesman, said that under the plan, about 85 percent of service members who enter the force will receive some form of a portable retirement benefit. Future service members would receive 80 percent of the current defined benefit – retirement pay, which effectively is a pension – if they serve for 20 years, and would have the opportunity to achieve nearly equivalent or better retirement benefits when they reach retirement age, he added. “This plan enables us to recruit and retain our superb allvolunteer force in the 21st century,” Christensen said.
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JB Charleston civilan completes AF-Navy PT test at 76
By Senior Airman Sydney Manning Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Most people leave the physical training test behind when they leave the service, but, for one retired master chief petty officer, the PT test is what keeps him young. Born on May 20, 1939, Sam Kirton enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 12, 1957. After 22 years of service, including tours aboard the aircraft carriers the USS Essex, USS Independence, and the USS Forrestal, he retired at the rank of master chief petty officer. Now 76 years old, he works as a civilian at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. These days you can find Kirton keeping up with old shipmates, working on the heating, venting and air conditioning systems on the base and, of course, at the gym. He started training for the 1.5 mile run about 18 months ago and says, over the course of his training, he's become much stronger and lost about 10 pounds. Kirton says he just wants to live a long time, be healthy and show up some of the younger fellows. It is his belief that if he can pass the test with a score of 90 percent or better, he can set an example for the younger people who are still in the service. This time, Kirton's goal was to do 30 push-ups, 42 situps and complete the 1.5 mile run in less than 15 minutes. On June 10, 2015 Members of JB Charleston took turns running each of the six laps with him out on the track. However, for the last lap, his supporters all ran with him, stopping just short of the finish line to let him pass. Sam completed his test with 30 push-ups, 45 sit-ups and a run time of 14:46. His adjusted score was 96.5 percent, 1.5 percent higher than his original goal of 95.
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Master Chief Petty Officer (ret) Sam Kirton inspires Airmen and Sailors to stay fit by participating in a combine Air Force / Navy PT test June 10, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Kirton finished with an adjusted score of 96.5 percent.
"I'm real proud of you, Sam," said Col. Jeffrey DeVore, JB Charleston commander, as they shook hands after the score was read out. DeVore also presented Kirton with a coin to commemorate the event. Kirton says his main goal is to continue to inspire those still
serving to do their very best. "You can't sit around with no goals," he says. By working hard at your personal fitness, you can give yourself something to be really proud of." As for his time in the Navy, Sam says he wouldn't change anything. "If I was 18 again, I would join all over again."
Joint Women's Leadership Symposium focuses on progress and possibilities
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak U.S. Navy Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Sea Service Leadership Association, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the mentorship and development of military leaders, hosted a women's symposium June 11-12, 2015, in San Diego to discuss current issues for women in the military. The 28th Annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium, which welcomed more than 750 attendees - men and women, focused on opportunities for women while exploring options for the future. Lt. Cmdr. Rosie Goscinski, SSLA's president, kicked off the two-day event by asking all present members to take a "selfie". She then took a "groupie" of everybody taking a "selfie." The audience erupted in laughter. The theme of the symposium was "Progress and Possibilities: Embrace Our Future Now" and included discussion forums, questions-and-answer panels, interactive workshops, and multiple military and civilian speakers. The SSLA Chairwoman of the Board of Directors Rear Adm. Cari Thomas of the U.S. Coast Guard was the first guest speaker. "Last year when we were in Norfolk, an E-9 who worked for me, came up to me after the conference and told me that it was the most uncomfortable he has ever felt when he walked into a room full of women," Thomas said. "When I asked him why he felt like that, he said 'he had never walked in a room so full of women before.' And, I said to him 'now you know what it feels like master chief.'" Thomas encouraged the audience to take time and to learn from each other's experiences and struggles and to allow ourselves to be imperfect and supportive of one another. Chief of the Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Bill Moran followed Thomas as the next guest speaker. He walked on stage and took a selfie with the audience before starting his speech. "I just want you to know, I am really uncomfortable," said Moran. "This is a very intimidating crowd."
Moran shared the intimidation and the overwhelming feeling from the gender minority by asking the men at the symposium to stand up. The percentage of females in the military is 17.8, said Moran. "You are a such key component in today's military." Moran stressed the importance of diversity in the military – whether gender, race, background or geographic – and the necessity to move forward and become an even more successful military. He encouraged the women to engage in conversation with leaders present at the symposium. "We need to hear from you," said Moran. "We can't solve our challenges, and we can't look into future without your input." Before closing, Moran discussed last year's conference where women spoke about challenges they had met. He explained that leadership listened to their concerns and are working to implement changes in current policies. "Our single biggest challenge in today's Navy, and it is probably the truth with all the services, is that we have powerful, wonderful women joining our service, but then you all leave," said Moran. "I need your help to understand why." According to Moran, lower retention rates of females in the military have led to fewer women in high-ranking positions. He further said that it is time to change so we can have more of women's perspectives on certain issues. "Leadership is listening now," said Moran. After the military panel, civilian guest speakers shared their experiences and best practices and talked about overcoming the barriers many women may encounter. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, author of two New York Times best-sellers, said people want to know the struggles and the reality of life facing women in the military. "Woman can be heroes too," said Lemmon. During an intermission, women spoke to one another about the symposium and the ideas they would like to share with leadership. Information Systems Technician 1st Class Annette Yap, from Littoral Combat Ship Crew 201, said it makes her feel good to know that somebody is listening to the problems
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Lt. Cmdr. Rosie Goscinski, president of the Sea Service Leadership Association (SSLA), takes a selfie during the SSLA's 28th Annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium. The symposium focuses on opportunities for women throughout the military while also exploring options for the future.
women in the military encounter and that she appreciates the support from both military and civilian counterparts. Army Maj. Marie Gutierrez said this was her first time at the symposium and she liked the concept. She also said she knows the hardship of being a woman in the military and the expectation of proving one's self to her male counterparts. "Women in the military are expected to do everything as well as men but also backward and in high heels," said Gutierrez. Many women who attended the symposium raised concern about equal opportunity and a lack of opportunity to join special operations. "A lot of people don't realize our potential," said Marine Sgt. Victoria Poland. "I would like to see more equal opportunity for females, because we are capable of doing everything that males can do, maybe differently, maybe not the same way, but we are capable of getting the job done."
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Joint Base Charleston hosts local community 5k Story and photos by Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
More than 250 runners from all over the Lowcountry participated in the "Run the Runway 5k" event June 13, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston S.C. The annual event, now open to the public, was conducted on a 3.1 mile course certified by USA Track and Field. The entire race took place on the flightline and started at 8 a.m. "How many people can say they have completed a 5k run on a runway?" asked Maj. Krystal Glaster, 628th Force Support Squadron operations officer who lead the coordination for the run. "It's a new experience we wanted to share with our community. The base has been hosting this event for seven years and we wanted to open this great event to all." According to Glaster, Joint Base Charleston has strong ties with the local community and hosting them to run on the runway was a great way to continue that relationship. "The event was an overall success and I'm glad so many people came out to run," Glaster added. "The run was such a success because of the help of the local community. Our number of participants doubled from last year and the Charleston Running Club and the Cooper River Bridge Run Team played big roles in helping advertise." A North Charleston runner, Millie Anderson-Taylor, said she had a great time and looks forward to next year's race. "I love to run and coming on base to run on the runway was an amazing opportunity to share our support for our military members," Anderson-Taylor said. "Running alongside a C-17 was also a great experience. I had so much fun!" The fastest times for the event were: Male - 18:23 by Mark Malandra Female - 21:17 by Katherine McEvoy
"How many people can say they have completed a 5k run on a runway?" Maj. Krystal Glaster, 628th Force Support Squadron operations officer
More than 250 runners take-off during this year’s “Run the Runway 5k” event June 13, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston S.C. The annual event, now open to the public, was conducted on a 3.1 mile course certified by USA Track and Field. Katherine McEvoy poses with Col. Jimmy Canlas while holding a piece of the runway after the “Run the Runway 5k” event June 13, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston S.C. The annual event, now open to the public, was conducted on a 3.1 mile course certified by USA Track and Field. McEvoy was the fastest female with a time of 21:17. Canlas is the 437th Airlift Wing vice commander.
Mark Malandra sprints to the finish during this year’s “Run the Runway 5k” event June 13, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston S.C. Malandra was the fastest male with a time of 18:23.
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EM readies base for hurricane season with preparedness week
Senior Airman Anna Lancaster, 628 Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, goes over hurricane information with a customer at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Commissary June 5, 2015, with a commissary customer June 5, 2015. Throughout the week, 628th CES emergency management personnel visited various locations across the installation to inform the base populous about hurricane season, which started in June 1 and runs through November.
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Master Sgt. Heather Howell, 628 Civil Engineer Squadron, NCO in charge of emergency management, goes over hurricane information with a commissary customer at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Commissary June 5, 2015.
Be safe while grilling From Joint Base Charleston Fire Prevention Office
Summer has finally arrived and outdoor activities are already in full swing due to warmer weather. It's time to start thinking and practicing grilling safety. The Joint Base Charleston Fire Department is actively involving our base-wide family with tips and tools to ensure safe practices when grilling. According to the National Fire Protection Association statistics' from 2007-2011, fire departments responded to an average of 8,800 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues per year, including an average of 3,800 structure fires and 5,000 outside fires. Annually, these fires caused an average of 10 deaths, 140 reported injuries and $96 million in property damage.
General Safety Tips • Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should ONLY be used outdoors. • Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to an active fire. • Gasoline should never be used as a starter fluid. Vapors are very flammable and will flash when ignited, causing injury, damage to property and/or death. • The grill should be placed away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Keep children and pets away from the grill area. • Keep grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grate. • Never leave your grill unattended
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SAPR Corner Zero tolerance on sexual assault
By Ms. Shelia Bacon, SAPR Victim Advocate JB Charleston - Weapons Station
Sexual assault is intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. The term includes a broad category of sexual offenses consisting of the following specific Uniform Code of Military Justice offenses: rape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual contact, abusive sexual contact, forcible sodomy or attempts to commit these offenses (DoDI 6495.02). The senior leadership at Joint Base Charleston issued a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response awareness letter which states, “The Joint Base Charleston Policy on sexual assault is Zero Tolerance.” Zero Tolerance demonstrates our installation culture has NO room for sexual assault. The letter further explains leadership’s commitment to eradicating such offenses and fostering an environ-
ment that is safe, healthy, and respectful and promotes personal growth. If incidents do occur, the SAPR program’s mission is to ensure the victims of this crime receive appropriate care and are treated with compassion. It also states leadership is fully committed to holding offenders accountable under the law and/or the UCMJ. If an active duty, active Reserve, National Guard member or their dependents over 18 years old, has been a victim of an attempted sexual assault or has been sexually assaulted and wish to maintain confidentiality by utilizing the restricted reporting option, they may seek assistance from the following agencies: DoD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247 JB Charleston (Air Force) JB Charleston (Air Base) SAPR Victim Advocate: call 843-963-SARC (7272) JB Charleston (Navy) SAPR Victim Advocate: call 843-478-8615
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Lt. Col. Maureen Williams, 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, takes the guidon from Col. Margret Jones, 628th Medical Group commander during the squadron's change of command ceremony June 9, 2015 at the Charleston Club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Williams' previous assignment was at Offutt Air Force Base, Ne. Lt. Col. Ray Clydesdale, the outgoing squadron commander is headed to Ft. McNair in Washington, D.C. where he will attend the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy.
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As we face another permanent change of station season, there are important lessons we can learn from having to say, “Goodbye.” The thought of losing friends is painful because all we seem to have left are memories. Because we are better at holding on than letting go, we want to hang on because releasing our grip means losing control which means an uncertain future for us. Maybe, we have a hard time
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“Amazing race”
Lowcountry escape routes reviewed
U.S. Air Force photos / Capt. Brian Walker
South Carolina National Guard photo / U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Roby Di Giovine
Army Maj. Brian Vorse, left, and Army Cpt. Chris Jones fly a UH-72A Lakota helicopter over South Carolina’s major hurricane escape routes, June 10, 2015.
Feds Feed Families collection sites By Jessica Rouse Defense Commissary Agency Public Affairs
FORT LEE, Va. – Commissaries are serving as collection points for the Feds Feed Families campaign, which began June 1 and ends Aug. 31 at participating stateside military installations. During the campaign, participating installations help collect items most needed by food pantries and then donate them to area food banks. Since the campaign's inception in 2009, over 24 million pounds of food have been donated. Once the items have been collected, installation officials
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will work with their commissary to deliver the items to their local food bank. The most needed items for donations include: • Canned vegetables - low sodium, no salt • Canned fruits - in light syrup or its own juices • Canned proteins - tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter and beans • Soups - beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, turkey or rice • Condiments - tomato-based sauces, light soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, salad dressing or oils • Snacks - individually packed snacks, crackers, trail mix, dried fruit, granola and cereal bars, pretzels, and sandwich crackers • Multigrain cereal • 100 percent juice - all sizes, including juice boxes • Grains - brown and white rice, oatmeal, bulgur, quinoa, couscous, pasta, and macaroni and cheese • Paper products and household items - paper towels, napkins and cleaning supplies • Hygiene items - diapers, deodorants (men and women), feminine products, toilet paper, tissues, soap, toothpaste and shampoo "We want to make a difference in the communities surrounding our stores," Eller said. "And our patrons and employees help us do that."
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As part of an "Amazing Race" style event, 20 U.S. Air Force Academy and Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets ran to Outdoor Recreation June 15, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., where the cadets partnered up and took turns on the rock wall, challenging themselves and using teamwork to ensure everyone made it to the top. The cadets also visited the Heritage Park where Stan Gohl, the 437th Airlift Wing historian briefed the group on the history of the 437th AW and the three static jets that reside in the air park and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance where they handled weapons ranging from the M9 pistol to a .50 Cal Sniper Rifle. During each stop, the Airman's Creed was incorporated into the visit and what the creed means to the enlisted personnel. The cadets are visiting JB Charleston as part of Operation Air Force, which exposes them to a realworld Air Force environment and provides them the opportunity to see how base component work together to meet the mission. This is the first of three groups scheduled to visit the base.
As part of an "Amazing Race" style event, 20 U.S Air Force Academy and Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets visited Heritage Park June 15, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., where Stan Gohl, the 437th Airlift Wing historian briefed the group on the history of the 437th AW and the three static jets that reside in the air park.
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June 23 / Key Spouse update: This training is for all appointed Key Spouses. Training will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 24 / PCS-Moving Made Easy: Learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly. This class will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. / Good Credit—I Want That (webinar): Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. This class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.
Notices
Events
All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/
June 22 / Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): Held June 22 to 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., these hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market. Classes include Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search, Applications & Cover Letters, Start Your Resume, Resume Builder, Scholarship & Education, Social Networking, Interviewing for Success, Salary Negotiation, Fine Tune Your Resume, Navigating USA Jobs, Job Fair 101, and a Human Resource Panel for question/answer sessions!
/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume! Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR). / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offering a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care! We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower
extremity in both walking and running and then make running shoe and injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRICARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 to book an appointment. Slots book up quickly, so please don’t hesitate to call and make your appointment today! / The Airman & Family Readiness Center's Discovery Room's open hours of operation have changed to 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Air Base and Weapons Station libraries for their afterhours needs. / Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your fourlegged 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. / SAI Yoga - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 pm. Get all stretchy at the Air Base Fitness Center every Tuesday and Thursday with SAI! Practice ancient techniques of balance and meditation that will make you instantly more attractive and better at concentrating. It's FREE!! This event is geared toward single Airmen and Sailors 18-25yrs but open to all. / Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee: Come out and support the Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee! Meetings are held every Thursday at 11:15 in building 246, room 114A. Be a part of the wing level committee as we coordinate events across the base promoting diversity and equality! Any questions please contact the president of the JBCMC Tech. Sgt. Whitehead at 963-5208.
See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.mil
To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to Patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.
Events
All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480 or just register at https://booknow.appointmentplus.com/6yqzqrn0/
June 22 / Home Selling: Are you selling your home soon? Selling a home can be difficult, let us help. Join this workshop to gain the tools you may need to successfully sell your property. The workshop will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. June 23 / Funancial Summer Day Camp: Children, ages 5 to 13 years old, will learn and explore in the fields of entrepreneurship, finance,
savings, being wise consumers and life skills lessons. This camp will be held June 23 to 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24 / Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Student Loans: Feeling overwhelmed with student loan debt? FFSC now offers news, guidance and insightful perspective on your rights and responsibilities for your student loans. From 2 to 4 p.m., learn how you can pay your loans down, faster, capping your interest rate, and qualifying for additional programs all by invoking your rights under SCRA! June 25 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation.
Notices
/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the 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. / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 0730-1630 M-
F, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities. / Movie Nights at LIBERTY - Enjoy a LIBERTY movie night the second and fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm in the Liberty Game Room. We provide the food and drinks and feature some oldie (but goodie) movies and some new in-theaters-now movies! Check out which movies we will be playing on the Liberty Calendar posted in the Liberty Lounge! This event is free and geared toward unaccompanied Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 and geo-bachelors; CAC is required for sign-up. For more information call 2963942 or Facebook at Liberty NWS. / Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee: Come out and support the Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee! Meetings are held every Thursday at 11:15 in building 246, room 114A. Be a part of the wing level committee as we coordinate events across the base promoting diversity and equality! Contact Tech. Sgt. Whitehead at 963-5208.
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In the Charleston division, special inventory pricing available for accepted purchase agreements signed on Quick Move-In Homes that close by June, 30, 2015. On to-be built homes, buyers eligible to receive up to $15,000 in MyStyle® Design Center Options. Amounts will vary by plan and community and may not be eligible in all communities. Substitutions may not be made. Buyers on To-be Built Homes and Quick Move-In Homes are eligible to receive up to $4,000 in RC1783 Closing cost assistance. Closing cost assistance is available from Ryland Homes to those financing with RMC Mortgage Corporation and closing with an agent selected by Ryland Homes. Amount of closing cost assistance will vary by product and community, and is subject to applicable contribution limitations. For all financing promotions, see a RMC Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer for details. RMC Mortgage Corporation is located at 216 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 100 Charleston, South Carolina 29492, tel: (843) 375-5555 and South Carolina Mortgage Lender License MLS-203897, Charleston, SC MLB-1020765, AZ MLB-767026. Offers may not be combined with any other promotion or incentives. In addition, $2,000 in MyStyle® Design Center Upgrades promotion available for active military only. Must present military ID. Only one military offer per household and offer may not be combined with any other available employee and/or military offer. Military offer may be discontinued or changed without notice. Prices, plans, elevations and specifications are subject to change without notice. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only. Information shown believed to be accurate but not warranted. See Sales Counselor for details on available promotions, restrictions and offer limitations. © 2015 The Ryland Group, Inc.
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Rec Review is produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to The Patriot. All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about Rec Review, call the Marketing Office at (843) 963-3809. Mention of any sponsor or sponsorship in this publication is not a federal endorsement for the product or service. For more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com.
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Auto, Ext. cab, 65k miles
03 Ford Ranger Edge
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05 Lexus ES330
Leather, sunroof
07 Mazda Miata MX-5
06 BMW 330i
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11 Dodge Journey
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13 Nissan Maxima
Auto, must see
13 Jeep Wrangler
13 Toyota Yaris
Crew Cab, super clean
12 Nissan Altima 2.5S
Auto, must see
10 Chevy Silverado LS
Auto, crew cab
13 Chevy Camaro
Sahara edition
13 Ford Taurus SHO
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13 BMW X3
04 Ford F250
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13 Honda Insight EX
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13 Ford C-Max
Auto, 12k miles
09 Ford Expedition
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3.6 SEL Premium
Auto, convertible
Auto, loaded, navigation
13 Nissan Pathfinder
13 Jeep Patriot
Auto, must see
10 Acura TSX
Auto, convertible
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12 Dodge Durango SXT
12 VW Passat
12 BMW 128i
13 Ford Edge Limited
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