Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 5, No. 24
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, June 20, 2014
Welcome Home!
U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman
A Captain from the 14th Airlift Squadron greets his son, June 16, 2014, after returning home from Southwest Asia at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, the crews flew and supported 1,285 sorties, logged more than 3,000 combat flying hours and air-lifted more than 40 million pounds of cargo.
14th Airlift Squadron returns from deployment From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
More than 80 Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing's 14th Airlift Squadron returned home to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 16, 2014, having completed their latest deployment to Southwest Asia. While deployed, the Airmen of the 14th AS served under the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron supporting overseas contingency operations. "This was the last deployment to the 816th EAS that included both Joint Base Charleston and Lewis-McChord aircrews," said Col. Frederick Boehm, 437th Operations
Group commander. "The 14th AS did a fantastic job during a critical time in the EAS. Right now McChord aircrews are manning the entire EAS across three locations. This allows for Charleston to have all four squadrons at home for the first time in several years." Previously, the return of one squadron coincided with the departure of another; however, a recent schedule change results in all four Charleston-based squadrons being home for a short period. The deployed crews flew and supported 1,285 sorties, logged more than 3,000 combat flying hours and airlifted more than 40 million pounds of cargo and more than 23,000
personnel throughout the region. "Our crews deploy to support our nation's objectives around the world and they do a fantastic job every time they go," said Boehm. "But, they can't do it without the support from home. Joint Base Charleston has a very good support structure to include squadrons, Key Spouses and Airman and Family Readiness, but it is the sacrifices of their families and friends that allow our Airmen to focus on their mission. I want to send a big thank you to all the family members, friends and the Joint Base Charleston support team because we can't do it without them."
JB Charleston Emergency Management ensures hurricane safety a top priority By Senior Airman George Goslin 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
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"We are giving briefings to any members of the installation that wants information about hurricane preparedness, whether they are active duty, reservists, spouses or retirees," said Staff Get a kit, make a plan, be prepared. That is the message the Sgt. Holly Whatley, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emerEmergency Management flight has been pushing out to Joint gency management craftsman. "We have a lot of people in the Base Charleston as hurricane season begins. area who have never been through a hurricane and aren't accustomed to that type of natural disaster, so we try to make sure everyone knows how to better prepare themselves for it." Emergency Management held town hall meetings on both the Air Base and Weapons Station to make sure everyone had the opportunity to get the information they needed. The briefings included recommendations for hurricane preparedness as well as education about the deadly storms in general. To be ready for hurricane season, Whatley recommends, at a minimum, starting with an emergency contact plan consisting of phone numbers for doctors, family members and even hotels for evacuation purposes. Create a family disaster plan discussing what to do in the event of a Staff Sgt. Nicholas Olson, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management disaster so your family knows exactcraftsman, gives a briefing about hurricane preparedness at a town hall meeting, June ly what to do just in case the entire 9, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston. The briefings were held at both the Naval Weapons family isn't together at the time the Station and Air Base to ensure the widest dissemination of hurricane information. hurricane strikes.
TAKE FLIGHT
Aviation camp students visit JB Charleston
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SUMMER HEAT CAMERA’S EYE Heat flag can save lives
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Combat Camera photos
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Finally, it's important to have a kit. You should have a kit for both your vehicle as well as your home and it should include: • Water, two gallons of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation • Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both • Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Tools, including a wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers • Prescription medications and glasses • Infant formula and diapers • Pet food and extra water for your pet • Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container • Family emergency contact information • Cash or traveler's checks and change Hurricane season runs until Nov. 30, so it's not too late to get started now. The National Weather Service predicts there may be up to nine named storms this year, but it only takes one to do significant damage. For more information, visit the Joint Base Charleston website, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at www.scemd.org, or www.Ready.gov.
WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE for Joint Base Charleston, SC Scattered T-Storms
Afternoon T-Storms Friday, June 20
(40% precip)
High 96º Low 76º
Saturday, June 21
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Scattered T-Storms Sunday, June 22
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High 93º Low 74º