06-29-2012 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston

Patriot

Vol. 3, No. 26

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

Friday, June 29, 2012

SERE: You can bet your life on it

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class George Goslin

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Owens, 15th Airlift Squadron commander, 427th Airlift Wing, waits for a signal to move while navigating terrain during Survive Evade Resistance and Escape training at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C., June 21, 2012. The 437th Operations Support Squadron conducts the training which is designed for aircrews and other personnel to implement survival techniques to evade enemy forces and to signal friendly forces. See more photos on Page 8.

INSIDE

437th AMXS

Ready for any mission

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ALS

Sailor wins Levitow award See page 3

TECH. SGT. The full list

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New housing has arrived at JB Charleston

By Stephen Campbell Chief, Capital Asset Management

Forest City Military Communities hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 27 at Joint Base Charleston, signaling the beginning of JB Charleston - Air Base receiving the first of 335 new homes.

Forest City Military Communities expects construction on the remaining homes will be complete in late 2013. The local construction is part of a deal that will provide 987 new and renovated homes and transfer an additional usable 1,198 housing units at four bases; Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss., Shaw AFB, Sumter, S.C., Arnold AFB, Tenn. and JB Charleston.

In 1996, Congress created the Military Housing Privatization Initiative as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The goal was to provide military members with quality homes faster than through military construction. The Air Force Housing Privatization effort has been successful at 43 installations and Charleston leadership is confident in its success here.

Here at JB Charleston, military members are excited about the new larger houses with two car garages and at least three bedrooms in every unit. Forest City will also provide all maintenance to the units including landscaping. Military members pay for the housing through their Basic Allowance for Housing that acts as the rent for each military member.

Military members are encouraged to visit the Forest City offices to explore the opportunities to live on JB Charleston - Air Base. Forest City Housing management can be contacted at 843-552-0600. With sky high gas prices and commuting time going up, it could not be a better time for a military member to live on base.

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway

John Hoyt, Forest City Development vice president, Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Civil Engineer, Headquarters Air Force, Washington, D.C., Tara Bradford and husband Tech. Sgt. Michael Bradford, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, John Ehle, Forest City Communities senior vice president, Brig. Gen. Timothy Green, Director of Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters Air Mobility Command and Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, join the Bradford’s children as they cut the ribbon during a ceremony for the newly built privatized housing at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base June 27, 2012.

Parking lot will close for repaving July 9

Courtesy of 628th Civil Engineer Squadron

Weekend Weather Update JB CHS, SC

Friday, June 29

Sunny, HOT!

(0% precip)

High 102º Low 78º

Saturday, June 30

Mostly Sunny

(10% precip)

High 100º Low 77º

Sunday, July 1

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron is scheduled to mill and repave the South Davis Dr. parking lot at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base July 9 through Sept. 30.

This is the primary parking lot for Bldgs. 245 - 248.

These buildings house the ALERT dormitories, Airman Leadership School and various other support offices.

Work will be phased to allow approximately half of the lot to remain open for daily and ALERT parking throughout the project. However, long term privately owned vehicles parked in the lot need to be relocated to the designated Overflow Long Term Parking area at the north end of South Graves Ave., prior to July 9.

If you have any questions, contact Master Sgt. Natasha Facklam at 963-5002 or Staff Sgt. Mary Baillie at 963-4999.

Be prepared for the parking lot on South Davis Drive to be repaved.

Mostly Sunny

Don't forget Freedom Fest 2012 tonight, June 29 from 6 to 10 p.m.

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The legacy of the ‘courageous 56’

The Patriot • June 29, 2012

Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot

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COMMENTARY

Commentary by Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr. Commander, Air Mobility Command

for the generations of Americans that would follow them should be an inspiration to all of us.

Like the first volunteer soldiers at Concord and Lexington, Mobility Airmen answer the call so that others may prevail. We are SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – When 56 courageous a 134,000 strong Total Force team entrusted with conveying the valpatriots put their signatures to a single piece of parchment 236 ues and determination of the American people on a global stage. years ago, the course of world history changed in an instant.

Every Airman and every skill is critical to delivering hope, fueling Although we celebrate the fourth day of July as Independence the fight and saving lives. And we know behind every Airman is a Day, it should not be lost on us that those signatures were the network of family and friends who will be their biggest supporters culmination of months of disagreements and passionate arguwhen the call comes in the middle of the night because somewhere, ments. In fact, the Second Continental Congress that would Gen. Raymond someone needs something. eventually adopt the Declaration of Independence first conJohns, Jr. Please enjoy this Independence Day holiday. Some of you will vened more than a year earlier in May of 1775. turn the mid-week holiday into an extended weekend to recharge.

As Airmen, we are dedicated to serving a Nation that even As you do, be smart and have a plan. If you're traveling, be especially care236 years after declaring its independence is still a wonderful grand experiful on the roadways, as we all know they tend to be more dangerous over ment; always changing, always challenging itself. It should be no surprise holidays. Be mindful of those you share the road with; if you choose to that the men and women who serve today in our Air Force reflect this drink, please hand the keys to someone who hasn't. For those who will celenational character. Since our very beginnings, Airmen have always chalbrate the holiday away from home because we've asked you to go yet again, lenged what is possible. When we think about our own times, as the debate thank you. Chief Kaiser and I could not be prouder as you carry on the work about the future of our Air Force continues, consider what those 56 signers that began with the courageous 56. delivered to the world after months of uncertainty. Their optimism and hope

Reframe: seek out the positive Commentary by Lt. Col. Aaron Burgstein 1st Combat Camera Squadron commander

Life throws a lot of unexpected occurrences at us, especially in our line of work. How you approach them can and will have an impact on not just your career, but more importantly your happiness in life.

My wife and I were married in the summer of 2001. Three months later, terrorists hijacked four aircraft and changed the world. About an hour after that, I was told I was deploying.

You can probably imagine, if you haven’t actually experienced it, the turmoil that goes through one’s head with a short-notice deployment. Throw in being newlyweds and you can see where this is going. We had been married three months, my wife

was brand-new to the Air Force and we were living overseas.

So, how can you approach something like that – or really, any “adverse” event? The relatively simple answer is to reframe it.

What does “reframe” mean? Think of taking a picture. If you’re looking through the viewfinder and the picture isn’t quite right, what do you do?

You shift the camera or where you’re standing a bit to reframe the subject. You can do the same thing with your life as well.

Instead of seeing on the bad or the negative, look at it from a different angle and seek out the positive – there’s almost always at least one positive thing!

In my case, my wife and I could have each dwelled on the downside; for her, being a new military spouse, in a foreign country, with very few

friends. Instead, when people offered their assistance and friendship, she embraced the opportunity, met new people and by the time I got back, we had a close-knit community of friends that has lasted through today.

In my case, deploying to an unknown location, with an uncertain future, leaving my new wife at home was a bit of a downer. However, instead of looking at it that way, I focused on the mission and the Airmen I had the fortune of working with. The result was a successful deployment and just as importantly, lifelong friends from that deployment.

You can look at the challenges life throws at you as just that – challenges. Or, you can reframe that picture and seek out the positives, which in the end will help you personally and professionally.

Diamond Tip - Keeping our customs and courtesies alive

Commentary by Master Sgt. Mark Peters 1st Combat Camera Squadron

When was the last time you saw someone quickly duck inside a building to avoid paying the proper respect to our flag during retreat? How many times have you seen a junior Airman call a senior Airman by their first name? Did you look the other way or did you seize the opportunity to correct the infraction and be a mentor? We've all been involved in similar situations throughout our careers and may even have been the guilty party.

Regardless of your experience, in today's rapidly changing Air Force, we cannot afford to allow these simple, but vital infractions to pass us by.

Lately I've witnessed a lot of this behavior and the trend erodes the very foundation of who we are as a force. It undermines the customs and courtesies taught to us in basic military training and creates a new and undisciplined culture throughout our force that can be extremely difficult to change.

The solution to this problem requires a culture change and each Airman should take a good look at themselves and their commitment to our core values, starting with a little refresher on exactly what our customs and courtesies are and why they are important.

Our customs and courtesies define who we are ... Airmen in the United States Air Force! They provide us with guidance on what we should or should not do in certain situations. They are acts of respect and courtesy when dealing with other people and have evolved as a result of the need for order, as well as the mutual respect and sense of fraternity that exists among

military personnel. Customs and courtesies go beyond basic politeness and play an extremely important role in building morale, esprit de corps, discipline and mission effectiveness. They ensure proper respect for the chain of command and build the foundation for self-discipline. Our core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do are tied directly to our customs and courtesies. For this reason, it is vital for each one of us to evaluate our level of commitment to them.

What does it say to a new Airman when they see a noncommissioned officer or officer violating customs and courtesies? It tells the Airman it's acceptable to do the same. What does it say when we turn our heads to these violations? It merely reinforces the act as normal and acceptable behavior. Air Force Instruction 36-2618 states that all NCOs will, "Be alert to personnel who violate Air Force standards and immediately correct them." How can we as leaders expect our Airmen to live by the core values when we ourselves aren't doing the same? If we are turning our heads and looking the other way, we are just as guilty as the individual committing the act.

We all know what customs and courtesies are and why they are important. They are not something we abide by only when someone is around or we think someone is watching. They should be an everyday part of our lives. They show pride in who we are and what we do. When we live by our core values and practice our customs and courtesies, that pride is plainly visible for all to see. Take pride in who you are ... an Airman in the United States Air Force!

2012 Caring for People Forum identifies community concerns

Commentary by Senior Master Sgt. Michelle McMeekin Joint Base Charleston Caring for People coordinator

Quality of life has always been a priority for the Air Force. Even in this age of budget cuts, our leaders continue to make Airmen and Families’ QoL a high priority. This is best accomplished by bringing community concerns at the base level to the attention of Air Force leadership, offering a bottom-to-top review of what’s on the people’s minds. Since the first Caring for People Forum, launched in 2009, Air Force leaders have remained committed to training, equipping and supporting our Airmen and their families during deployments as well as at home.

On April 21, more than 100 Airmen, civilian employees and family members participated in the annual 2012 Joint Base Charleston CFP Forum. The forum split into eight individual working groups.

Crossword answers to puzzle on page 13

The working groups met for one full day to identify problems and concerns on a variety of QoL topics that impact our Airmen and their families, ranging from housing to schooling to fitness. Their job didn’t stop there; they were also asked to develop possible solutions to help ensure that proper programs and support are in place for our Airmen and their families. Each group had a dedicated facilitator and between one and three subject-matter experts to answer questions and clarify policies. After much brainstorming and discussion, the working groups were then asked to present their top three issues to the entire forum. The forum was brought together to view the consolidated list of issues and vote on the “Top 10” issues overall.

Significant issues that made our forum’s Top 10 included: 1. Insufficient Tuition Assistance reimbursement 2. Improving training and resources for unit fitness programs 3. A need to streamline unclear Air Force and Navy base support instructions 4. Spouses receive limited information resulting in limited opportunities to be part of the Air Force community 5. DTS/Post Deployment Filing 6. Exceptional Family Member Program managed care 7. Lack of EFMP awareness 8. Expand health and wellness preventative services and strategize delivery of those services 9.Virtual Deployment Processing 10. Deployed personnel sponsorship needed

Those issues were submitted to the Integrated Delivery System committee for further review before briefing the wing senior leadership. This is a

critical step in the process; issues are looked at to determine if they can be solved/implemented at the local level or require the higher level coordination.

Once approved, installation-level issues are forwarded to the major command. From there, the MAJCOMs' collective themes are reviewed, consolidated and forwarded to the Air Force CFP Forum where Air Force leaders will review the force's top issues and implement initiatives if applicable.

After that in-depth review process, JB Charleston submitted seven QoL issues for AMC consideration.

JB Charleston participants were certainly in-tune with the needs of our personnel and community across the command; three of our seven issues made AMC’s “Top 10” list. That list was recently sent to Air Force for consideration. Those three issues were tuition assistance, EFMP, and joint base support concerns.

While not all issues raised during the CFP Forum made the AMC or Air Force level, our local IDS and helping agencies will continue to address concerns and problems working with installation leadership to create initiatives at JB Charleston. This type of faceto-face, in-person communication and brainstorming brings communities, people and their ideas together where emails and surveys lose the impact and focus of the best way to take care of our Airmen and families. This year’s CFP Forum definitely made an impression on its participants.

The greatest thing that came out of the forum was the level of education and learning that took place.

Throughout the day, I heard participants saying 'I never knew that; I have learned so much today.' No matter what happens with our results at the AMC or Air Force level, we can't ignore the value and power of information and the learning and sharing of information that took place here. In the long run, it makes us all better leaders, supervisors and Airmen! That's what made this event a success.

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Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander and Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief present the John L. Levitow Award to Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Martin during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation June 14, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.

Martin is a machinist’s mate assigned to the Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station Information Protection office. The Levitow award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar.

Sailor wins ALS Levitow Award

By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

A Sailor assigned to the Naval Support Activity at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station was named the John L. Levitow award winner June 14, during an Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Martin, a machinist's mate, became the first Sailor to receive the Levitow award since Joint Base Charleston's Airman Leadership School began accepting service members from different branches into the program in January 2010.

Martin attended ALS from May 10 to June 14 and has been stationed in Charleston for nearly two and a half years working at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station Information Protection office.

Levitow was an AC-47 gunship loadmaster who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Vietnam War. The Levitow award is the highest honor presented to a graduate of any Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education.

"I'm not into awards and recognition," said Martin. "I like doing my job and find satisfaction in doing it well. When I received the award it was a big surprise. I went to ALS for the knowledge and experience of working with Airmen as a joint force, but came out with much more. I am humbled to receive such a prestigious award."

The ALS program consists of 192 hours of primarily guided discussion classroom methodology, experimental activities and exercises and case studies. The course consists of five Air University core areas: Profession of Arms, Warfare Studies, Leadership Studies, International Security Studies and Communication Studies.

"A joint environment was an interesting learning experience," Martin said. "This is my first time working with Airmen. In the Navy, we have different customs and courtesies,

leadership structure and traditions than the Air Force, but we're actually not that different from one another."

Martin graduated with one other Sailor and said, although the students weren't all from the same branch of service, they all worked closely together to accomplish the tasks set before them.

"I learned many things from my Air Force colleagues and I hope they learned from me as well," he said. "I didn't know what a first shirt was before attending ALS. The Airmen didn't know an E-4 in the Navy is a non-commissioned officer. Now I know more about the Air Force than the Sailors I work with and I can share my knowledge with them."

In order to receive the Levitow award, a student must have a high academic score and be nominated by instructors and students by displaying acts of leadership, boldness and have a caring attitude.

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Hutchins, ALS noncommissioned officer in charge said, "Petty Officer Martin was a wonderful student and it shows in his test scores. He has a natural ability when it comes to leadership. His passion and drive to help other students really put him among the best students I've ever had. He took care of his family, his job, his class work and the people around him. It was an honor to work with him and the Levitow award he received was well deserved."

Martin said, his favorite part of ALS was the first sergeant's and chief's panel, where the class openly discussed with senior leadership about how to become a successful leader.

Martin hopes to be an inspiration for future Sailors who will be attending ALS and has advice to those who follow him.

"Keep an open mind," he said. "Don't focus on how the Navy and the Air Force are different. Focus on how the class can help you improve your leadership skills and how your background can help improve others. The Air Force commands the skies and the Navy commands the seas, but we work as a joint force to ensure our mission is accomplished."

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Keep fireworks safety in mind this Fourth

Courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Safety office

Using consumer fireworks on our nation's birthday is as American as apple pie, backyard barbecues and parades on Main Street. And it is equally safe if a few common sense rules are followed. The following fireworks safety information is published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

"Consumers need to heed warnings: fireworks related incidents, especially those involving illegal fireworks, can be fatal," said CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. "Only use legal fireworks and follow CPSC's tips to ensure your holiday remains festive and safe."

Fireworks and celebrations go together, especially during the Fourth of July and year end celebrations. Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with a national, state or local organization where you live to promote fireworks safety in your community. Here are some ideas on what you can do.

Fireworks Safety Tips:

• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.

• Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.

water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.

• Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.

• Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals.

• Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.

• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.

• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.

• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.

• Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.

• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.

• After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of

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Plan ahead for 2012 Air Force Ball Courtesy of the Air Force Ball committee

This year's Air Force Ball is scheduled for Sept. 22. The Ball is a time to celebrate the birth and traditions of the Air Force and a time for Airmen and civic leaders to come together in a spirit of camaraderie and to celebrate the history and pageantry that makes us the greatest Air Force on Earth.

The Airlift Tanker Association will sponsor this year's Air Force Ball for Joint Base Charleston. Show your support by attending one of the following events to help support this year's Ball.

June 29, 2012 – Freedom Fest (Naval Weapons Station) August 17, 2012 – Air Force Ball Golf Tournament (Wrenwoods Golf Course) July 27-28, 2012 – 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament (Grace on the Ashley Church in West Ashley) August 11, 2012 – Applebee's Pancake Breakfast (Ashley Phosphate Applebee's)

For more information, contact Capt. Omar Johnson at 963-3200

Balfour Beatty Communities kicks-off 2012 housing survey

By Amy Richardson Balfour Beatty Communities Lifeworks coordinator

In a few weeks, family housing residents at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station will receive the Christopher E. Lee Resident Satisfaction Housing Survey.

This annual survey is part of Balfour Beatty Communities' performance assessment program.

"The survey allows us to see where we are succeeding and where there is room for improvement," said Patti Stanley, Balfour Beatty com-

munity manager. "It's important for residents to fill it out honestly."

Balfour Beatty Communities encourages residents to fill out the surveys and return them at the Water Park Wonderland Party, an event that is being held in conjunction with the survey kick-off.

The Water Park Wonderland Party will be held at the Community Center on Fletcher St. at 5 p.m., July 19.

By completing and returning the survey, residents qualify for drawings at the event and for the following three weeks after the event.

Grand prizes include a flat screen television, a new washer and dryer, an infrared grill and a third generation 16 gigabyte iPad. Residents returning the surveys by Aug. 10 will also qualify for a special early bird drawing.

"We truly strive to exceed our resident's expectations and hope that every resident enjoys their home and the services we provide," said Stanley.

Once residents complete their surveys and seal them in the postage paid envelopes provided, they can simply

bring them to the Balfour Beatty Communities Management office and drop it in the authorized locked mailbox. Only CEL employees will open the returned envelopes. Survey results are completely confidential and anonymous. The survey deadline date is Aug. 31.

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Col. Richard McComb (left), 628th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Al Hannon (right), 628th Air Base Wing command chief, congratulate the 628th ABW's new technical sergeant selects at a release party at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base June 21.

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Col. Erik Hansen (left), 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams (right), 437th Airlift Wing command chief, congratulate the 437th AW's new technical sergeant selects at a release party at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base June 21.

105 Charleston Airmen selected for promotion

Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs office

One hundred and five Joint Base Charleston staff sergeants were recently selected for promotion to technical sergeant. Air Force officials selected 8,518 of 37,402 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 22.77 percent.

The average score for those selected was 321.94 with an average time in grade of 5.39 years and time in service of 10.58 years respectively. Weighted factor averages included the following: 132.69 for enlisted performance reports, 5.59 for decorations, 75.37 for the promotion fitness exam and 55.39 for the specialty knowledge test.

The following Airmen were selected for promotion to technical sergeant:

437th Maintenance Group Matthew Henry Brent Hill Daniel Knueve David Warner

437th Aerial Port Squadron Edward Amburgey Andrew Clyde Erica Dais Nathan Dunn Denny Garrison Joseph Miller Cliff Pinckney Chase Schexnayder Kathryn Wood

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Karim Alshaikhly Steven Bahm Marc Begay Joe Bell Erich Braasch Zachary Braddock

Douglas Brown Lanear Brown Patrick Butcher Randell Carnley Mathew Clifford Joshua Drakos Tye Grasshoff John Hendrickson Nathan Horrocks Joshua Lemons Paul Mayberry Rashaad Murphy Jared Newman Ryan Parrish Kuan Patterson Gary Pongetti Michael Shaw Brian Snyder Daniel Weil

437th Maintenance Operations Squadron Dennis Adams Michael Castillo Antonio McBride Ronald Smith

437th Maintenance Squadron Alexander Fraguada-Pineiro Lamar Frazier Daniel Frelin David Hardy Stephen Pace Joshua Spencer 437th Operations Group Derik Burke Colin Carter William Davis

437th Operations Support Squadron Rico Kones

14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing Anthony Fuller

15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing Brandon Dahlstrom Michael Folk Danny South

17th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing Lucas Crumpton Leah Farias Matthew Gaffney Justin Triola 628th Air Base Wing Michelle Humphrey Morel Lemon Lynnette Ras

628th Medical Group Erica Jones Breeanna Thompson

628th Mission Support Group Cornelious Cunningham

628th Civil Engineer Squadron Chiquita Frazier Natasha Jackson Stephanie Pyles Zachary Welsh

628th Communications Squadron Ryan Breaux Danielle Flynn 628th Contracting Squadron Tarha Burchell

628th Force Support Squadron Ernest Akuamoah Wadderick Hemingway Sherree Kelly

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Jamie Carela Emmanuel Colon

Alanda Harris David Hewer Pedro Lozano Phillip Mann George Noland Marcus Pearson Jason Reinke

628th Security Forces Squadron Ramon Alexander Benjamin Lee Raymond Livingston Cory Sanders

373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 5 Jeremy Foster Jeffrey Hartman Aaron Hellman Joshua Johnson-Pengra Christopher Rhoton Michael Semmerling Daryl Washington Matthew Westad 1st Combat Camera Squadron David Alderete Michael Carlson Ryan Denney Sasha Navarro Jason Robertson Shawn Rose Quinton Russ Micah Theurich

Those selected for promotion to technical sergeant will be promoted beginning in August according to their promotion sequence number. As a reminder, the selections are tentative until the data verification process is complete which is no later than 10 days after the promotion release date.

Personnel officials will notify Airmen, via military personnel sections, if their selection is in question.

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Charleston Airman lives to tell of war; earns two medals

By Senior Airman Dennis Sloan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Douglas Ryan, 628th Explosive Ordnance Disposal noncommissioned officer in charge of training, stands at attention in front of the entire 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, his wife, a major general and Joint Base Charleston leadership, about to have a Bronze Star and Air Force Combat Action Medal pinned to his chest, June 27 at Joint Base Charleston.

Though the moment is a joyous one, the ceremony fills Ryan's mind with the chaotic memories and actions that resulted in his standing on the stage in front of his peers.

In 2010, Ryan was riding in a convoy with U.S. Marines through villages in Afghanistan. His mission - identify any improvised explosive devices planted by the Taliban. As the convoy of Joint EOD Rapid Response Vehicles moved through the small streets, clearing routes so supplies could get to the Marines, the vehicle he was in jumped five feet off the ground, engulfed in smoke and flames. As quickly as the vehicle lifted in the air it fell to the ground and landed in the crater that had been blasted below it. The patrol had run over a pressure plate setting off an IED. In excruciating pain from hitting his head on the ceiling of the vehicle and deafened from the explosion, Ryan assessed the situation around him and saw his team leader was injured.

He quickly gathered himself and began to conduct Combat Life Support on his team leader.

"The explosion was so loud that when the vehicle finally settled I was dazed and everything was moving in slow motion," said Ryan. "I had never been hit by an IED, so the experience was very jarring. I saw my team leader was hurt and quickly helped him."

Ryan was the only EOD specialist on the scene, and although he had sustained injuries, he had to make a report of the incident so the perpetrators could be caught.

Ryan accomplished his mission and kept his team safe, all while suffering from a type II concussion due to the blast.

"Once the chaos was over and I had been medically treated, I knew I had a call to make," said Ryan. "I called my wife and let her know what had happened and that I was ok. She just cried and cried, but I assured her I was ok."

Ryan still had approximately four more months left on his deployment at this point. He was released from the hospital and within a week, he was back with the convoys protecting the Marines from what almost took his life, IEDs. "I wasn't scared to go back out, everyone knew there were IEDs on the roads and it was my job to identify and eliminate them," said Ryan. "I have strong faith and I believe if God is on my side, what do I have to fear?"

Ryan experienced two more IED explosions to vehicles he was in during the deployment along with surviving more than 10 fire-fights, earning him the Air Force Combat Action Medal.

"Most of the time my job was to look for man-made explosives, but sometimes I found myself looking down the sites of my rifle shooting at the Taliban," said Ryan.

Fast forward to 2011, Ryan found himself in a CH-47 Chinook on his way to a remote village in Afghanistan.

Ryan and a team of U.S. and Afghanistan Soldiers dismounted from the helicopter and took off on foot into the small village. The teams' mission - capture a high valued Taliban target. Ryan's mission - identify and disarm any

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker

Major Gen. Timothy Byers, the Civil Engineer, Headquarters Air Force, Washington, D.C., Staff Sgt. Douglas Ryan, 628th Explosive Ordnance Disposal noncommissioned officer in charge of training and his wife Bekah Ryan pose for a photo after Ryan was presented with the Air Force Combat Action Medal and the Bronze Star Medal June 27 at the Joint Base Charleston Theater. Ryan deployed once to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. In addition to the Air Force Combat Action Medal and Bronze Star, he has also received the Army Combat Action Badge and the Navy/Marines Corps Combat Action Ribbon as well as multiple Army Commendation medals.

improvised explosives the Taliban may have constructed.

As the team approached the village, Taliban members opened fire. The team took cover and returned fire. Ryan quickly switched from IED detection specialist to rifleman and joined in the fire fight.

When the dust and smoke cleared from the intense fighting, two Taliban members were killed. Ryan cleared the scene and disposed of any explosive ordnance.

Ryan successfully executed 93 combat EOD missions throughout his second seven-month long deployment to Afghanistan as an EOD team member and team leader. He provided expert EOD support during 42 cordon and search missions. In total, he conducted 3,300 hours outside the wire operations in a civilian area heavily populated with Taliban forces, earning him a Bronze Star.

"My battalion commander felt my actions and leadership roles were deserving of a Bronze Star," said Ryan. "It wasn't until I was about to go home from Afghanistan that I found out I was put in for the medal. I think of the men and women who have received this medal and how much they did and it makes me honored and humbled to be receiving this medal as well."

Ryan now heads up the training of all EOD specialists at JB Charleston when he is not deployed.

"My goal is to make the EOD members I train better than myself, so if they ever find themselves in my situation, they'll

react accordingly," Ryan said.

Ryan has deployed three times now, once to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. In addition to the Air Force Combat Action Medal and Bronze Star he received today, he has also received the Army Combat Action Badge and the Navy/Marines Corps Combat Action Ribbon as well as multiple Army Commendation medals.

"I have to give a lot of credit to my wife, who was the best spouse to have during my deployment," said Ryan with a smile. "She goes through a lot more than I do having to wait on calls like the one she got while I was in Afghanistan. She deserves these medals as much as I do because without her and God I would not be able to do what I do."

Ryan's wife, Bekah, accompanied him on stage after his medals were pinned on.

"It was amazing to see my husband recognized and presented with his awards," said Bekah. "Doug is such a selfless and humble person. I know my husband and today he isn't just thinking about being honored, he is reflecting on his brothers that didn't come home. It is not easy by any stretch of the imagination to have a spouse that has such an intense career and calling, but I would rather have four months out of the year with my husband than a year with anyone else. I'm always a proud Air Force wife, but maybe a little more so today!"

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628th Medical Group conducts fall sports physicals

By 1st Lt. William Frechette 628th Medical Group Practice manager

A great way to exercise and have fun while you're doing it is to participate in team sports. Before doing so, children must receive permission from a doctor to make sure they are physically fit to play the sport. The physical demands placed on the body during sports can be rigorous so it is important to have a sports physical prior to participation in competitive team sports.

During the physical, the medical staff will check height, weight, blood pressure, listen to the heart and lungs, look into the ears, nose and throat, check eyesight and finally, test strength and flexibility. The medical staff will also discuss any medical questions or concerns you may have about your child's health in relation to the sport they want to play.

The 628th Medical Group staff encourages you to plan in advance and to schedule your child's physical early. By doing so, you ensure your child is seen prior to the start of their sports season. The 628th MDG will make every attempt pos-

sible to schedule your child to be seen prior to their sport start date; however, the historical volume has shown that toward the end of summer it can take up to 28 days to be seen.

If your child has been seen for a well visit/routine check-up in the past 11 months, simply drop off your sports physical form at the clinic front desk and it will be completed and ready for pick up after two duty days. Call our appointment line at 963-6880 to answer any questions you may have or to book your child's appointment.

Develop your own ‘Time Over Target’ safety plan

By Dan Burley 628th Air Base Wing Safety office ground safety technician

Time Over Target was a term I first became aware of while reading an Air Force magazine article in basic training. The article was about an F-105 Wild Weasel pilot who had to perform a second run on a target, extending his TOT due to an acquisition problem on his first pass. Extending a TOT is not a good thing as it allows the bad guys more chances to do bad things to you and your aircraft thus not a preferred option. In this case, the F-105 pilot survived his extended TOT - barely. His aircraft was severely damaged by accurate anti-aircraft fire on the second run, but he was able to nurse his F-105 back to base.

Since that day, many years ago, when I first heard of TOT and the lesson learned by that F-105 pilot, I've been able to apply that simple process of limiting my TOT in unsafe environments. TOT helps keep me safe and mishap free, especially during some of the higher risk activities I've undertaken in my life; i.e. hunting, sailing, scuba diving and motorcycling.

The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner and historically, for the armed services, it has been a time of increased off-duty fatalities and serious injuries. However by applying your own TOT strategy, you can reduce the chances of being involved in a serious mishap.

A review of statistical data from past Critical Days of Summer summary sheets shows the same causes and factors in each year's mishaps. Odds are, if Joint Base Charleston is to have a fatality or severe injury over this July 4th holiday, it will involve one of or a combination of the following factors: off-duty, excessive speed, alcohol, either a two or four-wheeled private vehi-

cle, a sports and recreation activity and lack of personal protective equipment such as floatation devices or seatbelts.

To counter this trend and increase you and your family's chances of having a mishap free holiday, apply a TOT prevention program of your own. Stay out of or limit your time in unsafe environments. I have used a TOT prevention plan several times in the past for many different activities. For example, I do not continue to drive once I start to feel drowsy. I get out of the target area or un-safe environment and rest. In SCUBA diving, I plan my dive and dive my plan. If conditions migrate outside the anticipated realm, I abort the dive, surface and regroup.

In short, I get out of the target area. While sailing and finding myself in unanticipated weather or tidal conditions, I will return to port, get out of and limit the time I'm in a target area.

A TOT plan may not prevent all mishaps, but it helps to limit your exposure to the things that want to do you and your family harm. Remember, "Check yourself before you wreck yourself."

DoD and JB Charleston aim to combat summer hunger with 'Feds Feed Families'

By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service

Defense Department officials have set a goal of collecting 1.5 million pounds of nonperishable food and household products during this year's annual voluntary food drive known as "Feds Feed Families."

Here at Joint Base Charleston, there will be a food container placed at the JB Charleston - Weapons Station chapel. "All donations will go to the LowCountry Food Bank," said Navy Chaplain (Lt.) John Quay from the 628th Air Base Wing.

"Additionally, many commands on the Weapons Station will have internal food drives in support of "Feds Feed Families."

Paige Hinkle-Bowles, deputy assistant defense secretary for civilian personnel policy, told the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service the drive happens every summer to help in filling shelves emptied by the seasonal shortages food banks experience. The 2012 effort

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Hinkle-Bowles noted children who normally participate in the federal school lunch program may face hunger when they're out of school for the summer. And when people take vacations, she added, they may not be making the donations that they generally would.

"Our goal would be that anyone within the total force who has access and capability to contribute ... will do so," HinkleBowles said. "If every individual, military or civilian, contributes just one pound of food, we will far surpass any goals that we have set for ourselves this year."

For more information, or if your command would like to contribute, contact Lt. Quay at 764-7222, ext. 18.

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Elliot Riling, 15th Airlift Squadron pilot, 437th Airlift Wing, performs a radio check during Survive Evade Resistance and Escape training at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C., June 21, 2012. The 437th Operations Support Squadron conducts the training which is designed for aircrews and other personnel to implement survival techniques to evade enemy forces and to signal friendly forces.

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437th AMXS: Keeping aircraft ready for any mission

Airman 1st Class Devin Lorenzi, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., checks the tire pressure on a C-17 Globemaster III, June 22, 2012.

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Airman 1st Class Devin Lorenzi, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., replaces a lower hatch seal on a C-17 Globemaster III, June 22, 2012. JB Charleston has 54 C-17’s. The 437th AMXS Aerospace technicians perform inspections on the aircraft to ensure they are ready for any mission.

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Master Sgt. Rob Grimsely, 315th Security Forces Squadron, received a medal and a trophy for being named 4th Air Force's Outstanding Airman of the Year, June 24.

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Events

All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 963-4406.

July 13 / The Joint Base Charleston Top 3 is holding the senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony, July 13 at the Charleston Club. See your first sergeant for details.

July 16 / 628th Contracting Squadron Change of Command: Lt. Col. Tyr Brenner will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Dale Skinner, July 16 at 10 a.m. at the Charleston Club. Reception to follow.

Call 963-5155 to RSVP.

Special Announcements

/ The base Honor Guard team is recreating their Heritage Hall and is accepting contributions of any and all old air force uniforms, coins, flags, pictures, items etc. These items can be dropped off at the Honor Guard Bldg. 4450 New Mexico Ave, Hunley Park Base Housing Area, or they will pick them up. Call 767-2134. They will also be gathering names of the individuals who donate so they can be invited to the unveiling of the new Heritage Hall when it is complete. / Over Pricing (ZOP) Program: Per Air Mobility Command, everyone that orders parts through the Department of Defense stock system is requested to file a report when large discrepancies in prices exist for parts received. An example would be a $5 part that costs $500. All personnel should contact the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Customer Service office to file a complaint. For questions, concerns or further instruction on ZOP, contact Staff Sgt. Charles Brown at 963-4831. / Workforce Specialist: A workforce specialist is now available by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

BASE BRIEFS

The specialist can help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance and provide information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, dependents and Department of Defense civilians. Call 963-4406 to schedule an appointment. / Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information. / Story Hours at the Library: The Base Library has two fun story hours every week. Mondays at 10 a.m., is the home day care story hour. Please call ahead each week to sign-up your group for this day. Tuesdays is the toddler open story and craft hour starting at 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for this session. Both sessions are free.

Call 963-3320 to sign up. / Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts. Children six through 17 and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. / Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston: Held the first and third Wednesday of each month, this is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for all military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newlyarrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Get the information you need to make this your family's best assignment ever.

Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register. / Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408. / Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out.

Workshops meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007 to sign up. / Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like, or regret how you act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. The workshop is divided into four, 90-minute sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972.

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Events

All classes or workshops will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg.

755, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 764-7480.

July 3 / A Coupon Clip and Save class will be held July 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 9 / A Thrift Savings Plan class for military and civilians will be held July 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. / A Transition Assistance Program workshop for members separating from the military will be held July 9 - 12 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

July 10 / A Budgeting and Goal Setting class will be held July 10 from 10 to 11 a.m.

July 13 / An Interviewing for Success class will be held July 13 from 9 to 11 a.m.

July 16 / A Car Buying class to help you learn techniques and information on getting a good deal on a vehicle will be held July 16 from 9 to 10 p.m.

July 17 / A Security Clearance Workshop will be at July 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. to help you learn about how finances can affect your security clearance and your career.

July 18 / Learn how to deal with stress at the navigating Operational Stress seminar July 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

July 20 / A Renting 101 workshop will help provide complete and unbiased information so that you can make an informed decision about the pitfalls you may encounter when renting.

Special Announcements

/ Coupon Exchange: The FFSC has a coupon exchange station in Bldg. 755 and is open to all military and family members. Bring in unused coupons between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for your family. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. / Stepping Stones Pre-school Story Time: Parents and pre-school children learn together through stories, songs, arts & crafts and play time with the "Stepping Stones" Pre-school Story Time program at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons

Station Branch Library. Children must be preschool age and accompanied by a parent or guardian. This free program is every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. To register call 764-7900. / Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party?

Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability. / Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms. Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided.

For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. / Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com for Military Families is the Defense Department's official, online, on-demand tutoring and homework help service for military members and their families. The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, proofreading and more. Active-duty military members and National Guard, Reserve personnel and Defense Department civilians on active duty in a deployed status and their family members are eligible to participate. Tutor.com's network includes more than 2,500 professional tutors who have delivered more than six million, one-on-one tutoring sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certified through the site, and all sessions are recorded for quality control. The program can also be accessed through a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. / Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party?

Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films. Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more.

Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $40 to groups of less than 40 people. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey, at 764-4107 for reservation information. / Budget for Baby: The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offers a basic budgeting class for expecting mothers. Class is held every second Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. After completing the class, each mom receives a Layette filled with free baby items such as crib sheets, onesies and a homemade blanket. Call 764-7662 or come by 1004 Jefferson Ave., Bldg. 717 to sign up for the class. / Work & Family Life Specialists: Work & Family Life specialists are available by appointment. Get help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance, first move and information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, family members and Department of Defense civilians. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for an appointment.

See more briefs at www.charleston.af.mil

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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.

HOMES/APTS FOR RENT

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KITCHEN CABINETS Beautiful. Never Installed.

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