6-27-2014 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 5, No. 25

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

Friday, June 27, 2014

Early morning prep for C-17s

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin

Airman 1st Class Matt Sinclair, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a Globemaster III C-17 wing, June 24, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Maintainers perform daily checks and maintenance to ensure the aircraft are ready to fly.

628th ABW commander: 'We enable readiness'

By Staff Sgt. William A. O'Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

"We enable readiness."

With these three words, Col. Jeffrey DeVore, 628th Air Base Wing commander, summarized the contribution of his wing for the more than 60 DOD organizations and 90,000 people making up Joint Base Charleston during a series of commander's calls June 19, 2014.

The colonel discussed the wing's purpose and priorities, while giving and soliciting feedback. He was accompanied by the other members of the 628th ABW command team: Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander and Naval Support Activities Charleston commanding officer, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief and Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity command master chief.

"I appreciate everybody coming out and spending a little bit of time with us today," said DeVore. "We wanted to get out, talk to you for a little bit, show you some things that are going on, get some feedback from you and answer any question we can."

DeVore began the "All Calls" by discussing his priorities for Joint Base Charleston: mission, people and resources. He then asked and answered questions from the audience, and discussed the way ahead for base services.

"Everybody wants to know, as we transition from the summer

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of 2014 and into 2015, are the priorities going to change, and the answer to that is no. We're still going to focus on the mission.

That's our number one priority. We're still going to focus on people, that's number two. And we're still going to focus on the resources that supply both those people and that mission."

Different situations might cause the wing to emphasize one priority over the others for a time, but the priorities themselves won't change, DeVore said.

The colonel underscored the sheer size of the installations requiring service from the 628th ABW by comparing it to an unlikely place ... Disney World.

"When you start comparing the similarities, Disney World has four parks, we have four installations. Disney world has about 24,000 acres that their property sits on. We have 24,000 acres that our property sits on. Disney World hosts about 90,000 people a day. We serve about 90,000 people in our military community."

Additionally, DeVore explained the role of JB Charleston's "installation" as the fighting platform, in contrast to other services, like the Navy, where that platform is a moving vessel.

"The installation is our platform," said DeVore. "The whole idea is that if any of our mission partners ... have to go (perform their mission downrange), they're ready to do that.

That's why our vision is, 'We enable readiness."

As the host wing at Joint Base Charleston, the Airmen of the 628th ABW perform a wide array of duties. Even so, DeVore wants each member of the team to know how they

contribute to overall installation success.

"What you do here is huge. Whether it's serving chow at the dining facility, processing a travel claim or working a contract issue, you are all part of the largest air, sea and prepositioning triad the U.S. military has. It's huge and you should all be very proud of the jobs you do."

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, 628th Air Base Wing commander, discusses base topics at a commander's call, June 19, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Base leadership answered questions from the audience and talked about the future of JB Charleston.

PDAS for Energy, Installations and Environment visits SPAWAR

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The Charleston Naval Weapons Station Commissary will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014.

The Air Base Commissary will be open on Friday, July 4, 2014 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Business will continue as usual on Saturday, July 5, 2014.

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ON THE JOB

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EARLY WORK FSS at the crack of dawn

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Cmdr. Marcia Ziemba, SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic executive officer (center), briefs the Honorable Roger Natsuhara, Acting Principal Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment (left), during a visit to Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, June 23, 2014. Natsuhara visited SSC Atlantic to learn about the command vision. SSC Atlantic delivers and supports solutions that enable Information dominance for our U.S. warfighters.

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The monster under your bed JB CHS NEWS

By Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes 437th Airlift Wing command chief

I was cruising down I-26 the other day and a song came on the radio that immediately caught my attention. The song had a groovy beat and my head swayed rhythmically side to side. Most of the time I am oblivious to the lyrics but this song was different; the words really grabbed me.

It turns out the song is by Eminem and if I give you the chorus, chances are you will know the rest: “I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed Get along with the voices inside of my head You're trying to save me stop holding your breath And you think I'm crazy Yeah, you think I'm crazy Well, that’s nothing”

After listening to the whole song I thought, dude, you’re not crazy.

You’re not alone. I know exactly what you’re talking about. I’ve got a monster under my bed and I hear voices inside my head. There are times when I’m pretty certain other people think I am crazy too.

Oh boy, now I’ve gone and done it; talking all crazy about monsters and voices. I can hear the questions … Chief are you alright, do you need to talk to someone? Do you really hear voices? What do the voices say? Which one do you hear most often? How do you deal with the monster? Chief, why you acting so cray cray (cray cray means crazy for those folks who are not up to speed on the cartoon Gravity Falls)?

Holy smokes that’s a lot of questions and I am not certain I can answer them all to your satisfaction. None the less, I will do my best.

The voices inside of my head are a motley bunch. I have heard them for as long as I can remember. When I was younger, the voices antagonized, tormented, and sought to control the monster under my bed. The voices seized any opportunity to yank furiously on any loose string as if my monster was their puppet and they were the puppet master. Every once in awhile the voices whipped themselves up into a frenzy and my mind would erupt into pure pandemonium; all the voices raged simultaneously at the top of their lungs and made such a loud cacophony of noise that I couldn’t even think straight. Some of the voices I heard were Failure, Fear, Success, Abandonment, Rejection, Love, Happiness, Death, Commitment, SelfDoubt, and Regret. Those weren’t all of the voices inside my head but they are a pretty good representation. Do you hear the same voices? Has this or

does this happen to you?

I have tried to deal with the voices in lots of different ways over the years. I’ve tried to ignore them, run away from them, argue with them and drown them out. There was a time when I used to watch the sprinklers go around in circles. The rhythmic sound and motion of the sprinklers was mesmerizing and my wife would find me, still in my uniform, standing in the front Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes yard lost in my own private Idaho. I tried stress reduction techniques and also spent some time looking at the bottom of beer bottles. Running, ignoring, and avoiding did not make the voices go away.

When none of those avenues brought resolution, I sought out professional help. I went to personal counseling. Yes really, with Mental Health. No, it obviously did not ruin my career. Yes, it was difficult to walk thru the door the first time but it got easier and was a real eye opener. Additionally, I took a psychology class and read lots of books and medical studies about the inner workings of human emotion, personality and emotional intelligence.

Both counseling and education helped me understand the different voices inside of my head and how they influenced the monster under my bed.

I would say the most important thing I did was make peace with the monster under my bed. I took ownership … it was no longer the monster under my bed, it was my monster. This was the start of a great awakening. I came to the realization that the monster was my inner self. Not the person on public display that may or may not be a reflection of other people’s perception, but who I was at my core. I chose to no longer live in the perceptual world … perception is not reality. This allowed me to develop a very strong friendship with my monster. My monster can be aloof, stubborn, and eccentric … I can live with those quirks.

This doesn’t mean I think I’m perfect in any way shape or form; it just means I am comfortable in my own skin. It also doesn’t mean I don’t still hear voices. It just means that I understand the voices and they no longer control my monster.

So if you’re hearing voices inside your head and they are really tormenting the monster under your bed, you are not alone. You’re not crazy and maybe I am trying to save you. I won’t stop holding my breath because there are many things you can do and several avenues you can take. Getting help will not ruin your life or career. Likewise, if you see someone who is struggling with voices and monsters, don’t be afraid to reach out. With one simple act of kindness you can change someone’s life and that alone is worth living for.

Layers of leadership

By Col. David Chiesa 71st Medical Group

VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Remember the movie "Captain America?"

The main character tried to join the Army under different names and in different cities, yet he was always denied because of his size and perceived notions about his abilities. This comic book hero eventually overcame his lack of physical attributes, and defeated the greatest threat of World War II – Hydra.

Our Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, published Air Force Instruction 1-2, "Commander's Responsibilities," May 8. The information contained within it can be described as "back to the basics of leadership."

I see these basics embodied with Captain America, a man with many layers. Let's peel back his layers of leadership and explore how we can improve ourselves by following his example and our own AFI. Picture a room filled with 20 people engaged in a heated discussion.

You can see them but they cannot see you. Now pick the leader out of the group. Think about how you would identify the leader. What about him or her stands out to you?

You have preconceived ideas on what a leader should look and act like, what their short comings are and what values they hold.

These are the layers of the leadership. Your strength in each layer determines how successful a leader you will be.

When you first imagined the people in the room, you assigned physical features to each. This is the outer layer of leadership. What is your leader's personal appearance? Imagine how they dress. Think of their body language and posture. Are they well groomed? Do they have good communication skills? Is he or she well-mannered and non-interruptive?

In a nutshell, do they look confident?

True leaders have a certain presence about them. If someone does not take good care of themselves, it will be difficult to care for others. Your physical appearance matters. It is the first thing people see.

A picture perfect appearance can mask all the other layers, however, so let's peel it back and expose the more vulnerable aspects of our leader.

Here we find our leader's strengths, weaknesses and blind spots.

Everybody has blind spots. They are what others see about you that you do not see about yourself. A true friend, mentor, supervisor or leader will be honest with you about your blind spot. You are making yourself vulnerable, so prepare to be humbled.

Let's peel back another layer to expose his or her character.

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: "Watch your thoughts. They become words. Watch your words. They become deeds. Watch your deeds. They become habits. Watch your habits. They become character. Character is everything."

The way you let events affect you impacts your character. Eventually, bitterness will show up as a blind spot or as a blemish in your physical appearance. Work to become better not bitter. Seek assistance if you have circumstances in your life you cannot deal with – that is a sign of courage.

The core of our perfect leader is unique. He or she understands they were made for a purpose, a unique purpose. And they pursue that purpose with perseverance.

Do you know what your purpose is? Do you understand how unique you are? Take the time to find out what you were meant to do with your life. Set goals and vigorously tackle the obstacles in your way. If you need help, speak to your mentors. They will point you in the right direction.

When Captain America was chosen to become a "super soldier,' he was evaluated on the quality of his character and not on his outward appearance. His inner layers, his core values and his desire to serve his country, drove his new outward appearance. He became the ideal leader.

I challenge each of you to start with your inner core and develop each layer until your outermost layer reflects the qualities inside. Use AFI 1-2 as your guide. Strengthen your layers, and embody the spirit of leaders like Captain America. Have the courage to read it and go "back to the basics."

Difficult force shaping calls made tougher by undeserved 'Firewall 5's'

By Master Sgt. Ethan Peters 65th Medical Group First Sergeant

LAJES FIELD, Azores – I was not a very good Airman in the early days of my Air Force career. I was passably good at my job and very bad at the Air Force.

Here is an actual quote from one of my early Enlisted Performance Reports, "Improved responsibility in off-duty affairs would quickly set this top-notch performer above the rest." Literally translated it says,"Stop being an idiot all the time and you might have a promising future in the Air Force."

Ouch ... harsh, but true, I promise. Luckily for me, my supervisors saw some very-well-hidden potential. They cut me some slack on my EPRs. But did they do the right thing? I'm not sure.

I would not have survived force shaping our Air Force faces currently and in the years to come. Actually, I may have survived, but only because my supervisors were afraid to rate me appropriately. Don't get me wrong. I had some great supervisors early on. They taught me about my shortcomings and what I needed to do to be successful. However, when EPR time came around, they wrote me "4s" and likely slept well thinking I got what I deserved. But did I?

Was I "Above Average?" My record was littered with Letters of Counseling, Letters of Admonition, and Letters of Reprimand, for repeated indiscretions like tardiness, disrespect to superiors and financial struggles. While I may have been a "topnotch performer," I was anything but "Above Average" in the Airman department.

Truthfully reflecting, I desperately "Needed Improvement." So why didn't my supervisors say that on my EPR? They told me as much in counseling and feedback sessions. But they did not want to "hurt my career."

How many times have you heard that? That philosophy is a disservice to our Airmen and our Air Force. Here's why.

A little over two months ago I sat down with my command team to prepare for the upcoming retention boards. We met for eight hours a day for almost a week. We aimed to advise our commander on appropriate completion of the Enlisted Retention Recommendation Forms for 117 Airmen; approximately a full third of our unit.

Each one needed a retention recommendation and stratification.

The difficulty of the task became abundantly clear when I reviewed their records. While the very best and very worst Airmen were easily identifiable, nearly 100 Airmen fell somewhere in the

middle and all of the records looked identical.

That's right, on paper they were all clones of each other because supervisors failed to rate their personnel honestly.

Our job should not have been so difficult. Had supervisors been consistently honest with their subordinates, we could have better made our decisions. However, we were forced to try to read between the lines.

The bottom line is when we rate every Airman the same it becomes increasingly difficult to separate those individuals truly worthy of distinction.

You cannot control what the rest of the Air Force does or how other supervisors rate their subordinates. However, you can control your piece of the Air Force -- your immediate sphere of influence. As long as you provide appropriate guidance, counseling and feedback, you can never "hurt their career."

Give your Airmen the tools they need to succeed and then rate them honestly and accordingly.

When you refuse to make the tough calls at your level it merely pushes the decision up the chain, to someone less informed about your Airman.

That's not helping anyone.

Make the tough calls, never pass the buck and take care of your piece of the Air Force.

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NHCC holds hospital corpsman job fair Critical Days of Summer:

Some like it hot By 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office

U.S. Navy photo / Kris Patterson

Petty Officer 2nd Class Loveann Burch, Naval Health Clinic Charleston orthopedic technician, shows Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Moran, NHCC hospital corpsman, a longarm cast used to treat orthopedic patients during NHCC's Navy Enlisted Classification Fair June 23, 2014, at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The fair showcased the many career fields within the Hospital Corps. Representatives from each NHCC department staffed tables filled with interactive displays and information about the Hospital Corps, Hospital Corps classifications and various programs available to enlisted Sailors.

In AFI 1-1, Airmen are reminded that the Air Force is a way of life. Airmen are on call every hour of every day: "You must strive to be resilient: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually prepared to meet the challenges inherent to being a member of a fighting force, both in the deployed environment and at home station."

Physical preparedness (or resiliency) includes protecting yourself from the dangers of your environment; in the summer, this includes hot weather.

Being outdoors can be the best part of the summer season. "Fun in the Sun" is what many look forward to. Who hasn't worked up a lather of sweat participating in all that the outdoors has to offer? It's hard to imagine you can actually die from something as simple as getting overheated. The CDC reports there are approximately 618 heat-related deaths each year in the United States; 68 percent of which are men (based on statistics from 1999-2010).

Whether your job keeps you outside or you're outside for leisure, you are at risk of a heat illness, especially those doing heavy work tasks or using bulky protective clothing and equipment. The Air Force refers to heat-related illness as thermal injury; reference AFI 91-203, 3.1.2.10 for information.

Heat illness dangers are the same regardless of your activity and can be easily mitigated when risk management steps are applied. This begins with knowing the temperature outside; how long you'll be outside; and what personal protective gear you'll need.

Heat illnesses happen when your body is unable to cool itself and your temperature rises. Heat illnesses range from heat rash and heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and can result in death.

These are some of the ways to prevent heat illness: • Drink water every 15 minutes, even if you're not thirsty.

• Rest in the shade to cool down.

• Wear a hat and light-colored clothing.

• Learn the signs of heat illness and what to do in an emergency.

• Keep an eye on everyone with you.

• Remember these three simple words: Water, Rest, Shade.

Taking these precautions can mean the difference between life and death.

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NCBC trains and presents 21st service dog to a wounded warrior Anne Mixon, South Carolina State Coordinator for Quilts of Valor (right), presents retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Kyle Miller, a quilt in recognition of his military service while Miller’s wife Vanessa and his new canine companion Ava, look on June 19, 2014, at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. The Quilts of Valor Foundation has a goal to cover all combat service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Ava is the 21st service dog trained at the NCBC.

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Master Chief Petty Officer Robert Bostic, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston command master chief, presents a check on behalf of the NCBC Senior Enlisted Association, in the amount of $750, to Rick Hairston, Canines for Service president, June 19, 2014, at the NCBC on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Commissaries support 'Feds Feed Families'

By DeCa Public Affairs

FORT LEE, VA. – Commissary employees and customers are working together again this year to collect donations for the Feds Feed Families campaign. The campaign, which began June 1 and runs through the end of August, collects much-needed items for local food banks. Customers and employees can donate nonperishable food and personal hygiene items to the campaign using marked bins located at the entries or exits of participating commissaries.

"Contributing to the communities that surround our stores is important to the commissaries," said Vicki Archileti, DeCA's executive director of infrastructure support. "Times are still tough for a lot of families, and with commissaries and our patrons working together we hope to lessen that burden."

Last year, commissaries collected almost 740,000 lbs, or 39 percent of the Department of Defense's total of items for local

food banks. In 2013, DOD collected more than 1.9 million pounds and donations from the entire federal government totaled 9 million pounds.

Commissaries will again serve as collection points for the campaign. Once the items have been collected the installation will pick up the items and deliver them to a local food bank.

Some commissaries also sold prepackaged donations packages, which allowed customers to purchase the bags and then drop them in the collection bins before leaving the store.

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, bulgar, quinoa, couscous, pasta, and macaroni and cheese • Paper products and household items - paper towels, napkins, cleaning supplies • Hygiene items - diapers, deodorants (men and women), feminine products, toilet paper, tissues, soap, toothpaste and shampoo "For the last three years our patrons and employees have never failed to make this campaign a success," said Archileti.

"We are looking forward to another great campaign year."

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Visit offers leaders insight into POL mission

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Leadership from the 628th Air Base Wing visited the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants section June 18, 2014.

The visit took place as part of a program designed to give base leaders a taste of what Airmen and Sailors do at their job centers every day.

During the visit, Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief and Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity command master chief, were introduced to the POL staff, briefed on day-to-day operations and assisted the Airmen with their tasks.

"Getting out with the POL team was a good reminder of how important each job is here at JB Charleston The 628th ABW leadership wants to be out there with our folks to see what they are going through," said DeVore.

The POL Airmen showed DeVore, Bronson and Gardner how to remove wastewater from the pits on the flightline, refuel an airplane and then allowed the leaders to try it themselves.

"The most successful part of the day was having the 628th ABW leadership see real world issues we face daily and work through the obstacles with other organizations to accomplish the mission," said Staff Sgt. Bryan Queen, 628th LRS fuels lab noncommissioned officer in charge.

"Having just come off a year-long remote in the desert, I can appreciate the extreme heat and extreme cold conditions that our folks have to endure to get the mission done," said DeVore.

"The POL folks really impressed me with how they prepared for the conditions and how they always kept safety at the forefront of the operation," said DeVore. "That is the part which leaves the lasting impression for me. The heat and cold element add a challenge to the mission support, but it's the preparation and delivery of service where those young Airmen and Sailors really enable readiness for our mission partners."

Once a month, leadership visits a different organization on either the Air Base or Weapons Station and spends time with the Airmen, Sailors and civilians working in those units to get a better appreciation on how their jobs impact JB Charleston's mission.

Airman First Class Damien Johnson, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels hydrant operator, watches as Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, preps a hose to drain wastewater from a hydrant system on the flightline, June 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

To See More Photos & News, Visit www.Charleston.Af.Mil Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, prep a hose to drain wastewater from a hydrant system on the flightline, June 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, lace up their steel-toe boots before going to work with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants section June 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Each month, DeVore and his staff visit a different 628th unit and receive hands-on tutorials on specific jobs. As fuels hydrant operators, DeVore, Bronson and Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity command master chief, learned how to drain wastewater on the flight line, refuel a Boeing Globemaster III C-17 and test samples of aircraft fuel.

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Commander Patton retires after 35 years

Story and photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

After more than 35 years of mentoring, leading and sacrificing for the U.S. Navy, Cmdr. Marquis Patton retired June 20, 2014, during a ceremony abroad the USS Yorktown (CV 10) in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The retired commander successfully served in numerous roles on Joint Base Charleston, including Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston commander, and most recently as the Naval Support Activity executive officer.

Patton had 18 sea tours during his career. As an enlisted seaman, he rose to the rank of chief petty officer in 11 years.

For many, this would be the pinnacle of their naval career, but for Patton it was only the beginning.

In August 1992, Patton was commissioned an ensign under the Limited Duty/Chief Warrant Officer procurement program. During the next 22 years, he rose through the officer ranks to commander (O-5).

Patton deployed 11 times to the Western Pacific/Persian Gulf, supporting Operation Earnest Will, Operation Praying Mantis, Operation Southern Watch, Maritime Intercept Operations/Visit Board Search Seizure Operations, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"Commander Patton's success as a leader can be seen in the success of joint basing," said Cmdr. Charles Phillip, Naval Munitions Command Unit Charleston commander and guest speaker at the retirement ceremony. "His intensity, dedication and hard work have contributed to the success of JB Charleston, as well as the local community.

"All I can say is, what a career," Phillip continued, referring to Patton's 35 years of service.

"I admire his dedication to our nation and the Navy, his leadership and ability to execute the mission."

Patton has also dedicated countless hours to the local community as a volunteer with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets - Yorktown Division, a youth program for young Americans designed to develop an interest and skill in basic seamanship, seagoing skills and to teach patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues. his closing During remarks, Patton thanked Phillip for addressing the audience and thanked those in attendance, including his friends and family and his colleagues among JB Charleston leadership.

Before being piped ashore as is the custom in naval tradition, Patton left the audience with some words of Commander Marquis Patton salutes the side boys as he is piped ashore during his retirement wisdom. ceremony June 20, 2014, onboard USS Yorktown (CV 10) in Mount Pleasant, SC. Patton "You're responsible for served 35 years in the U.S. Navy, beginning his career in 1979 as an enlisted seaman and you," said Patton. "(To the being selected to chief petty officer before being commissioned and making his way through service members) get your the officer ranks, retiring as a commander. qualifications, hit the books ing off into the sunset anytime soon. Upon retiring, he plans and study, learn your trade and make the most of it."

Patton added a tidbit of advice a mentor had given him in to volunteer for the Charleston - Navy - Marine Corps Relief the past; "Success is where preparation and opportunity Society as a way to continue his dedication to something that means so much to him ... serving, mentoring and helping his meet."

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Airmen make softball possible behind the scenes Story and photos by Senior Airman George Goslin Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Intramural sports are a big part of morale on military installations. They build camaraderie and enhance teamwork and allow service members to take part in something other than the day-to-day grind of their daily jobs. But there is a lot of work required to keep intramural sports going year around.

The person in charge of that mission is Staff Sgt. David Johnson, 628th Force Support Squadron sports program director. He is responsible for maintaining the record books of games and keeping the schedules, scores and statistics for the teams. He is the point of contact for all Air Base sports programs and spends his day making sure intramural sports go off without a hitch.

It is currently softball season, and Johnson works long days ensuring the teams can play. A typical game day for him starts at 5 a.m. on the softball fields.

"I try to get out there early to beat the heat and get a head start on the field maintenance," said Johnson. "There's a lot to do to prepare the fields for games, and it can take a few hours."

He starts by watering the dirt to soften it up. This is done for a variety of reasons, but mainly safety. The softer dirt allows the players' cleats to dig in for more stability and prevents the dirt from being sun-dried into hard clay, increasing the likelihood for player injury. Johnson then inspects the field, checking for holes and divots created from previous Staff Sgt. David Johnson, 628th Force Support Squadron sports program director, rakes the infield, June 18, 2014, at Joint Base games and repairs them so they don't hinder future games.

Charleston, S.C. The infields are raked and the bases are cleaned after being watered to prepare for the day's game.

His morning ritual continues as he moves the bases and home plate and rakes the infield. He uses a tractor with a rake attached to make multiple passes over every inch of the infield to further soften it for the game later in the day. He then re-chalks the lines and inspects the outfield, making sure that it is all in playable condition.

With multiple playing fields, the entire process can take Johnson a few hours to complete by himself, so he has started training other Airmen to assist or even take the responsibility when he's not around.

One of those Airmen is Staff Sgt. Lakan Ello, a fitness specialist with the 628th Force Support Squadron.

"The training is laborious and softball is just one of the field tournaments that we offer throughout the year," said Ello. "The sports program can be demanding, but with the training I have received and the experience in preparing and organizing the games, I will have all the skills to run the program in the event of Staff Sgt. Johnson's absence."

Staff Sgt. David Johnson, 628th Force Support Squadron sports program director, waters an Even with the extra help, infield, June 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The fields are watered to soften them up to Johnson's days are still long. give players more traction and prevent injury.

Games are constantly being played and Johnson is responsible for making sure the schedules are created and flexible and the scores and statistics are accurate. He completes them as soon as possible, making sure the books are current and up to date.

He finishes up his day by going to that night's games to be on hand for any issues the teams bring to his attention. Often he doesn't finish the day until 8:30 p.m. Even though the days are long, they are also rewarding.

"I love my job. I'm not the person that likes to sit behind a desk all day," said Johnson. "I love sports, so this is the perfect job. I put my music on when I'm out there working and it's like I'm in my own world. At the end of the day, the coaches and players come up to me and show their appreciation by saying thank you, and it's rewarding when people know how hard you've worked to make it happen."

701st AS provides critical mission support airlift to Central African Republic

Reservists from the 701st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., stand in the back of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with U.S and international mission partners while providing airlift support for the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic June 10, 2014. The mission spanned several days with several stops at multiple countries bringing people, food and equipment to CAR. Mission partners consisted of personnel from the U.S. Army and French military.

Staff Sgt. Lakan Ello, 628th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, uses a chalk dispenser to put down a boundary line June 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. New chalk lines are put down every game day to keep the field maintained for the players.

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On the move? A few tips to make the transition easier

By Balfour Beatty Communities

Moving is never easy and the process can be exhausting when transferring all of your belongings from house to house. Adding children and pets into the equation can make moving even more stressful.

Whether arriving or departing, an organized move is the key to success. Below are a few tips from Balfour Beatty Communities to help make your next move stress-free.

Packing tips • Use the right size boxes • Put heavier items on the bottom of boxes, lighter items on top • Don't leave empty spaces in the box • Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box • Label each box with the room it's destined for and a description of its contents • Tape boxes well • Bundle breakables • Consider other items that will need special treatment • Limit cartons, when possible, to a maximum weight of 50 pounds • Provide plenty of cushioning to absorb shock Moving with children • Keep your children in the loop and talk openly about the move. Filling your children in on the big change sooner rather than later will give them extra time to process. Be available to

talk and let them express their concerns openly. A writing journal may also give them the opportunity to write down favorite memories and jot down their thoughts and feelings.

• Explore together. Spend time researching the area to see what fun things there are to do in your new town. You can also research sports and community activities in the area, such as events held by the Balfour Beatty Communities' LifeWorks program. For school-age children you can also review their school calendar to see if there are any upcoming interesting activities.

• Get them involved with the packing process. Organize a special box with their favorite things and unpack this box first so that they feel at home.

• Prepare for goodbyes. Collect email and street addresses as well as phone numbers from friends and neighbors. You can even prepare a message book for your child with well wishes from neighbors and friends to prepare them for their new journey.

• For the move itself, make sure to have plenty of entertainment available such as car/planefriendly games, CDs, books/magazines, healthy snacks and a portable DVD player.

Eco-friendly move At Balfour Beatty Communities, we take sustainability seriously. Below are a few suggestions to help you relocate responsibly.

• Condense and simplify your belongings. The less you have, the less you have to move. To lessen the load, try hosting a yard sale to earn a few dollars for your upcoming adventure or donate your belongings to a local charity organization.

• Think ahead by starting to save newspapers and coupon flyers early. They are perfect for wrapping your knickknacks and won't cost you extra money. You can also save bubble wrap, packing peanuts and padded envelopes from various purchases.

• Invest in reusable bins or trunks. If you prefer using cardboard boxes, visit local stores to see if they have boxes that may have otherwise been discarded. Be sure to recycle your used boxes when you are finished with them.

• Pass on the water bottles. Moving boxes and furniture can be a strenuous activity and it is important to stay hydrated. Consider purchasing a water filter or reusable water bottle. If you do use plastic water bottles, be sure to recycle!

Moving with pets • Reach out to your current vet for a copy of your pet's medical records as well as any travel advice or vet recommendations in your new area. They may also offer some tricks to lessen the stress caused by traveling.

• Prepare new ID tags for your pets with your new address. If your pet is micro-chipped, make sure the database is updated as well.

• Pets like routine and will notice any unusual activities such as packing. Try packing over an extended period of time to lessen the anxiety for both you and your pet. Set up a familiar place in your home and maintain your usual feeding and bathroom break schedule.

• Stress has been known to cause misbehavior in pets and sometimes even causes them to run away. Make sure to have a recent photo on hand in case this unfortunate event occurs.

• For small animals kept in cages, to prevent draft and keep them calm, be sure to cover the cage with a cloth.

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Cooling tips • Utilize window blinds and shades. Closing your blinds, shades or curtains on warm days keeps the sun's rays out and helps keep your home cool. If you have air conditioning it can also help you save energy, blocking as much as 45 percent of the sun's warmth and reducing the load on your AC system.

• Turn off unnecessary lights. Much of the energy from a light bulb is heat.

• On mild days, open windows for natural ventilation and turn the air conditioning off.

• Use portable or ceiling fans. Run ceiling fans counterclockwise for maximum cooling.

• Use small appliances in the kitchen. Use a crock pot, toaster oven, or microwave instead of your full-sized range or oven to keep your home cooler and save energy. These small appliances use only 20-50 percent of the energy needed to power your stove top or oven.

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All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.

Notices

/ Passenger Terminal Hours of Operation - The Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Passenger Terminal will be closed from 11:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. However, the terminal will remain open and operational for departing roll calls as well as for aircraft arriving from off-station locations. For any questions, please call the Passenger Service Center at (843)963-3048 or (843) 963-3083. Additionally the terminal's flight information recording can be reached at (843)963-3082 and find all flight information can be found on Facebook by searching Joint Base Charleston Passenger Terminal and "liking" their page. / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisors are available to assist all servicemembers, 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 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base office is located in building 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224. The Weapons Station office is located in building 708 and the number is 794-4304.

June 27 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

July 1 / A “My New Space” class will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

July 4 / The JB Charleston Air Base Commissary will be open on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2014 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Business will be as usual on Saturday, July 5, 2014.

July 8 / An “Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses” workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about FREE available resources and services such as employment, resumes, the local job market, scholarships and more!

July 9 / A “What’s Your Retirement Plan?” workshop will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gain insight for financial planning including the TSP as a means to supplement retirement.

July 10 / MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to

leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop. / A “Slaying the Debt Dragon” workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tired of being in debt? Explore debt’s history, what undermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out of debt! Couples are highly encouraged to attend.

July 11 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

July 14-18 / A “Transition GPS Workshop for Seniors” will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing (held on Thursdays) is required prior to attending this workshop. NOTICE: TAP GPS Workshops: The JB Charleston AB TAP GPS Workshop target audience will alternate between Separatees and Retirees, and for your convenience, JB Charleston WS will offer the TAP GPS Workshop to alternating target audiences.

July 15 / Educational Opportunities Counseling appointments will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help you reach your educational goals. / A “Good Credit—I Want That!” class will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score.

July 16 / A “Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston – Air Base” class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston AB for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry.

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July 1 & 18 / Basic Resume Writing will be taught July 1 and 18, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Attendees will receive different types of resume formats/samples and a resume draft worksheet, action verbs, etc.

Also, you will receive guidance on content, format, and grammar/ punctuation as you develop your first resume.

Notices

Events

All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise specified. To register for a class or event, please call 797-7480.

June 27 / Commander Maria Ziemba, from SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic, will be the guest speaker at the Women in Defense Palmetto Chapter monthly luncheon June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact WID's Meetings/Events Chair at pr@WIDpalmettochapter.org or visit www.widpalmettochapter.org.

July 1-29 / A Spouse Introduction To Joint Base Charleston will be held July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, from 10-10:30 a.m. Introduction to JB Charleston for newly-arrived spouses. To register, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-WS, Bldg.

755, at 843-794-7480.

/ VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees receive information on disability benefits and medical records review. To register, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480. / CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards (CRS), 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, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480. / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisors are available to assist all servicemembers, 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 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base office is located in building 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224.

The Weapons Station office is located in building 708 and the number is 794-4304. / ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a class for parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. The discussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to have your child assessed, and understanding other difficulties that cooccur with ADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat every

Military: Want To Place A Free Ad? Go To www.CharlestonMilitary.com

MISC NOTICES

Come Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info, playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group "Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC" Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visit our website for playdates and more http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten.

Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Old Fort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD. Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen 873-2283 for more information.

Veterans, Families & Friends PTSD Support Group.

Free Anonymous help for AD, Vets, families.

843.637.6463 or 843.509.0535.

HOMES/LAND FOR SALE

4-BR/2.5BA Home-2733 sf; Master downstairs, eatin kitchen, Butler's pantry, formal dining room, media room, screened-in porch, Dorchester District II Schools. Photos at: http://www.mycharlestondreamhomeonline.com/ or call (843) 509-1743.

2750 SF house for rent in Sville-Westcott Plantation. Close to shopping and both bases. 4br/2.5ba.

Open design, Fenced in. Nice neighborhood. Huge kitchen. $1750 /mo. Call 843-695-9842 for info.

HOMES/APTS FOR RENT

For rent 2BR/2.5 baths wsh/dry/wtr incld sunroom wth pond view 5 mins frm NWS/AB $975 mos 407375-7355 New Townhouse for rent 3 bed 21/2 bath garage hardwood granite beautiful call Kelly 843-410-1493 Goose Creek 3 miles from naval station. $1200 month avail 9/1

AUTO / MOTORCYCLE

2009 Suzuki VZ 800 two tone burgundy/cherry paint excellent condition 2800 miles adult owned $5250 OBO. Please call Amanda at 843-568-3240.

1973 Classic Jaguar XJ w Chevy 350 eng & 400 auto trans. Restored! Offers over $5,100. Summerv, 704-467-5533 lv msg.

MISC ITEMS FOR SALE 5 Pc Dinette $148, New in Box. Coffee & End Tables $99, All New! Can Deliver if needed, 843-696-5212

Moving contents of house for sale all furniture 9 months old exc. cond. Goose Creek Call Kelly 843410-1493. Beds dining couches tables w/d leather recliner KITCHEN CABINETS Beautiful. Never Installed.

Cost $4800, Sell $1650. Call 843-856-4680.

Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set w/ warranty. $150! King for $225. Can Deliver $150 843-696-5712

month, so you can jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools.

The classes are taught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with an extensive history in ADHD and behavior challenges in children. This service is free to enrolled patients at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. To register for the class, contact Capt. Carter at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, (843) 794-6895. / New Year, New Resume! - Military Saves, a component of the nonprofit America Saves and a part-ner in the Department of Defense’s Financial Readiness Campaign, that seeks to motivate, support, and encourage military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.

The research-based cam-paign uses the principles of behavior economics and social marketing to change behavior. Military Saves encourages all service members, their families, and civilian employees to take the Military Saves pledge. Joint Base Charleston’s Fleet & Family Support Center and Airman & Family Readiness Center will promote the Military Saves Campaign 24 February 24 through March 1, 2014. / The Scrap Metal Yard at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station is relocating to the East Side Core Area behind building 2332 and the water tower. Operations will begin Dec. 17, 2013. The Scrap Metal Yard will have new operating hours and days: 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station personnel will be able to bring their scrap metals, no wood or trash, to the new facility during these days and times. Scrap should be 80 percent metal in order to be recycled as scrap metal. The scrap metal yard can be opened for special request (units getting new furniture, base clean up days, etc.) by calling 640-4197, 794-4240, or 963-1456. If you have any questions, contact Alan Moyer at 963-1456. / 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.

TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD

843-412-5861 • fax 843-628-3454 • CharlestonMilitary.com Diggle Publishing, PO Box 2016, Mt. Pleasant SC 29465

Diggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their dependents. Each line is roughly approximately 45-55 letters and spaces. The amount depends upon the number of capitals, punctuation, etc. Three lines is roughly 150-160 total letters and spaces.

One ad per military family per issue. Military may re-submit ad each week. Only personal ads qualify to run for free (ie: garage sales, home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.) Business-related ads (even if a home business) do not qualify to run for free and must be paid. (See information below.*) We DO NOT accept “work at home” or “multi-level-marketing” ads. Ads which do not adhere to submission guidelines may be rejected without notice.

The Best Way To Submit A Free Classified Ad Is With Our Online Form At www.CharlestonMilitary.com. We do not take ads by phone.

Deadline to submit an ad is 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Ads printed on a first come-first serve, space available basis.

Price Match Guarantee! We Will Match Any Competitor’s Price!

We Accept TRICARE PRIME! Eyeglass Exams 100% Covered!

$395 Sofa & Love Seat, New in Plastic. Delivery Available, must Sell! 843-696-5712 6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set, Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available 843-696-5212

We Also Accept

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EyeMed, Superior Vision, Spectera, Physicians Eyecare Plan and Benefit Plans such as FSA, HSA or MSA

Discount With Military ID!

$75 OFF All Complete Rx Eyeglasses!

15% OFF All Non-Rx Eyeglasses 10% OFF All Contacts Cannot be combined with insurance discount.

We Offer Complimentary Adjustments, Nosepads & Screws

We Support Our Armed Forces!

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