07-01-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Vol. 2, No. 25

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

Friday, July 1, 2011

General Johns visits Joint Base Charleston

U.S Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. coins Airman 1st Class Brandon Radcliff along with the entire Honor Guard team after a briefing June 29, which highlighted the Honor Guard mission and their recent ceremonies at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. General Johns is touring JB CHS - AB and Weapons Station during a two-day base visit. General Johns is the Air Mobility Command commander and Airman Radcliff is assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

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JB CHS Airmen participate in world-renowned air show By 2nd Lt. Susan Carlson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Training intensifies See page 10

HAPPY FOURTH! Make it a safe one See page 3

PROMOTIONS Tech. Sgt. list See page 6

Operational Readiness Inspection Countdown:

22 Weeks

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston returned June 28 after representing their airlift wing and the U.S. Air Force during the world-renowned Paris Air Show held June 20 - 26. The crew of 12 Airmen from both the 437th Operations and Maintenance Groups were selected several months ago by their commanders to attend this year’s air show held at the Le Bourget Airport just outside of Paris, France. “Each member of our team was excited and honored that they could represent their squadron, the Air Force and the United States in this international setting,” said 1st Lt. Austin McCann, a pilot from the 15th Airlift Squadron. “It was an amazing opportunity that we were grateful to be a part of.” The Paris Air Show, the largest air show in the world, is held every two years just outside the city and brings hundreds of thousands of distinguished visitors and ordinary citizens alike from all around the globe. The aircrew left Charleston June 15 and flew to Cape Canaveral, Fla., to pick up an MQ-9 ‘Guardian’ unmanned aerial vehicle owned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would also be on display at the Air Show, and then began the long flight to France. The Charleston Airmen were one of only

three aircrew teams representing the U.S. military airlift fleet; alongside them were a C-130 and C-5 crew. Although, the C-17 crew did not conduct any demonstration flights during the show, the aircraft was on display every day for public viewing. “I couldn’t be more proud of the way this aircrew represented JB CHS and demonstrated our commitment to international security,” said Lt. Col Chad Rauls, misU.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Francesca Popp sion commander and 15 AS director of opera- Capt. Brandon Brown, a pilot from the 15th Airlift Squadron from Joint tions. “Our presence pro- Base Charleston, S.C., conducts a pre-flight check on the C-17 moted international Globemaster III at the 49th International Paris Air Show. Captain Brown cooperation and also was the aircraft commander for a media flight during the show. “It was a great opportunity to highlight the Ccontributed to U.S. foreign policy objectives.” 17 and its capabilities to such a diverse and Each day from approximately 9 a.m. to 6 large audience,” said Lieutenant McCann. “The p.m. the Charleston C-17 crew hosted distinindividuals we have interacted with have been guished visitors, contractors and industry reprevery receptive and curious to hear about our sentatives from the United States, France, experiences operating the airplane.” Belgium, Denmark and Romania, explaining Some of the distinguished visitors included the extensive capabilities of the C-17 and See Air Show, Page 2 answering any questions.

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Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot The Joint Base Charleston Patriot is published by Diggle Publishing Co., (843) 412-5861, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the 628th Air Base Wing. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families. Its contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Navy. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by DOD, Air Force, Navy or Diggle Publishing Company of the products or services advertised. Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provided by the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office of Joint Base Charleston. All photographs are Air Force or Navy photographs unless otherwise indicated. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The Publisher and Public Affairs offices of both bases reserve the right to refuse any advertisement deemed to be against DOD regulations or which may reflect poorly on the bases or personnel.

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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy sends an Independence Day message Commentary by Master Chief Rick West Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

lost shipmates unnecessarily to motor vehicle accidents and recreational activities this year. We must look out “I also urge that you keep for our shipmates, families and safety in mind during your friends as we take to the highways, holiday celebrations ... waterways and our backyards. As you know, many people will As you know, many people will be be on the road - if you decide on the road - if you decide to drink, don't drive and have a plan to get to drink, don't drive and have home. a plan to get home. ” I'm honored to serve among you Master Chief Rick West and I'm thankful for your continued Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy dedication to our nation and our great Navy. Stay focused; stay alert; stay safe; can spend it with their families and friends. I also urge that you keep safety in mind dur- and happy Independence Day! HOOYAH Warriors! ing your holiday celebrations. We have already

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Shipmates and Navy families, For 235 years, our great nation has celebrated our independence and reflected on those whose sacrifices continue to secure our nation's liberty. I am very proud of each and every one of you for the daily sacrifices that you and your families graciously make to keep America the land of the free and the home of the brave. As many of us take some much deserved time off to celebrate the Fourth of July, please keep in mind that many of our Sailors are deployed and can't be with their loved ones, but they do so in order that our fellow citizens

Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program By Master Sgt. Donald Leydig Joint Base Charleston's Professional Enhancement Center Have you heard of or been part of the Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program? The Air Force is going to run this program again this year. For those who have not heard about NCORP, the following is a quick explanation on how the program works and what you or your Airmen can expect if they are selected. The NCORP is a program that retrains second term and career Airmen from overage Air Force Specialties into shortage specialties to optimize the enlisted force to best meet current and future mission needs. The Air Force Personnel Center determines which career fields are over-manned and selects a certain amount of those people, in selected ranks, to retrain into other Air Force Specialty Codes. AFPC will send emails to the top 10 percent of those members in the affected career fields and inform them they need to look into retraining. The program is divided into two phases; phase one is when the member selects a job, and phase two is when AFPC selects a job for the member.

If the member is selected for this program, they have a couple of options. First, they can apply to retrain into any open jobs on the retraining advisory they qualify for. If they don't want to retrain, they can wait and see if they don't get picked up. As an example, if the Air Force is looking to move 20 staff sergeants from a certain AFSC and the member is number 60 on the list, they have a good chance of not getting selected, however history does show that no one is completely safe. If the program gets to phase two and AFPC has not filled all their required slots, then they will select the first members in line to move out of the overage AFSC into another AFSC. The member will get seven days to either select the retraining or they could be separated. If you have been part of this program before and been selected, you are exempt for three years from being selected again. This is a very important program that helps keep the force balanced but can be a scary time for members who do not want to retrain. If you are selected for this program and you have questions, contact your Career Assistance Advisor at 9632768.

Air Show from page one South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, senators from Oklahoma and Hawaii, the Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force and the U.S. Ambassador to France just to name a few, said Colonel Rauls. On June 23 the C-17 crew conducted a media flight for a number of international media outlets, allowing for further positive publicity of the aircraft, the U.S. Air Force and their mission. The crew returned with a rare experience under their belts and with the contentment knowing they displayed to the world the unique capabilities of U.S. Air Force’s global reach and mobility. “It’s a rare opportunity in Air Mobility Command to stay at one place more than a day or two,” said Colonel Rauls. “So to be able to represent the U.S. Air Force at an international air show and brag about what you do, it’s awesome.”

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DIAMOND TIPS Commentary by Master Sgt. Tate Thomas 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels compliance section chief Loyalty "Loyalty means nothing unless it has at its heart the absolute principle of self-sacrifice." (Woodrow Wilson) Loyalty can be defined as faithfulness or adherence to a government, leader or cause. The Professional Development Guide explains loyalty under the section Service before Self: "Airmen are loyal to their leaders, fellow Airmen and the institution they serve." The basic definitions have been provided; however, there is still an underlying phrase that should be considered ... "wanting to be part of the organization." Understanding how loyalty boosts organizational effectiveness is paramount. Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers are a vital resource for all organizations, especially since they represent a significant investment in terms of training, recruiting, and leadership. If these folks are loyal to the organization then others will see this and want to be a part of the organization. Loyalty must support the ideals surrounding the big picture. Each person should have an understanding of how loyalty to the organization fits into the grand scheme. Loyalty to only one person can hinder operations or mission effectiveness. Loyalty is letting your boss know that he or she should be focusing on X not Y. Ultimately the final decision is the commanding officer's

but once the decision is made, we show our loyalty by supporting that decision. The time to hash out differences is behind closed doors. Once the door opens, there should be no more public discourse on the matter. If there is a breakdown in the loyalty within an organization, people will quickly pick up on it. On the flip side, if one has complete loyalty within an organization, then this unit would shine like a star in the sky. An example of loyalty is completing the boss' tasks as if they were your own. Supporting and defending ideas or a decision from the top is a must. If you are not loyal to the organization, then you must be set free. There is a considerable expense for replacing an employee, whether it is the Wal-Mart greeter or a congressman. These people have had time and money invested into them for training and leadership; now the organization must pay the cost to train new people. Anything less than a loyal, productive worker will cost an organization time, money or morale. Performance goal setting and reviews are important tools to reemphasize loyalty to the organization or for weeding out those that are less than loyal. Understanding loyalty and the ramifications that surround this term is of the utmost importance. If loyalty is absent, the team will falter. If loyalty is at the front, the team will prosper. The greater the level of loyalty to the group, the greater the motivation is among members to achieve success within the organization.

Weekly Safety Tip The good news is that it always happens to the other guy. The bad news is that to everyone else, you are the other guy.

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Freedom Fest 2011 slated for Friday By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs If you're looking for a fun way to start your Independence Day celebration - look no further! Come enjoy a day of fun and

festivities for the whole family at the annual Freedom Fest Independence Day Celebration at Marrington Plantation at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station July 1. There will be carnival games, jousting tournaments and sumo suit wrestling as

well as giant inflatable playgrounds for the younger children. Patrons can also sign up for classic picnic games such as sack races or the wall-climbing challenge. This year features a new attraction, a giant paintball arena where visitors can battle it out with their friends. There will also be plenty of

food and beverages to choose from. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the spectacular fireworks display later in the evening. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is free for all JB CHS eligible patrons. For more information, call 764-2120.

Have a safe Fourth of July Weekend Courtesy of the Naval Safety Center The Fourth of July holiday is a celebration of who we are as Americans. As we prepare to honor our national identity with parades, fireworks and backyard barbeques, it’s important to remember risk management. The American people rely on our armed forces to make it back to work after the holiday weekend in one piece. Last July 4th weekend, one Sailor and three Marines lost their lives in traffic and recreation mishaps. In one single mishap, three Marines drowned. A Sailor lost his life when he crashed his motorcycle into a guardrail. These preventable losses are unacceptable and we owe it to ourselves to help everyone prepare for success this year. There were also 65 Sailors and Marines who were

injured during last year’s holiday weekend. Most were minor, but a few were severe. One car crash resulted in a total permanent disability. Other common injuries were water-skiing and tubing mishaps, falls during hiking, bicycle wipe-outs and all-terrain vehicle crashes. If you hit the water this weekend, make sure you know how to swim. Pay attention to posted signs and lifeguards. If, despite your best efforts, you get caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore until you’re out of the current. Trying to swim against it will only tire you out. Keep a close eye on small children. Bring plenty of sunscreen and non-alcoholic beverages. If you’re boating, make sure everyone onboard has a personal floatation device and knows how

to use it. Also, boating under the influence of alcohol is just as illegal as driving a car drunk. Fireworks are fun, but they can be dangerous - especially if alcohol is involved. The best bet is to attend professional displays, but if you do intend to light them at home, there are a few rules to follow. Make sure you’re sober. Keep kids, pets and intoxicated friends a safe distance away. Have a water source nearby and never try to relight a “dud.” Also, sparklers cause a large percentage of firework injuries, so supervising kids is a must. Planning a party? Be a responsible host. If you’re planning to serve alcohol, provide plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverage options as well. Make sure you limit your own consumption of alcohol so you can ensure none of your guests drink too much, get out of hand or attempt to drive home under the influence. Stop serving alcohol at least an hour before the scheduled end of the party and be willing to provide a bed, couch or piece of floor to anyone who needs to sleep it off. Whether you’re the party host or guest, never drink and drive. Don’t let a poor decision ruin a good time this Fourth of July holiday!

Keep fireworks safety in mind this weekend Courtesy of 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office The Fourth of July is always a fun time to gather with family and friends to acknowledge the nation’s birthday and fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday, but they must be used carefully. The National Council on Fireworks Safety urges consumers to be smart before, during and after consumer fireworks displays. Before: - Choose an open area away from spectators, homes, buildings and dry vegetation. - Use a garden hose to wet down the area before firing. During: - As each device burns out, soak it using a hose or a bucket of water. After: - Place all used items in a covered, fireproof container and leave them outside away from homes and buildings. For sparklers: - Place all used items in a covered, fireproof container and leave them outside away from homes and buildings. - Children under the age of 12 should not use sparklers without very close adult supervision.

- Always remain standing while using sparklers. - Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers. - Never hold or light more than one sparkler at a time. - Sparklers and bare feet can be a painful combination. Always wear closed-toe shoes when using sparklers. - Sparkler wires and sticks remain hot long after the flame has gone out. Be sure to drop the spent sparkler directly in a bucket of water. - Never hand a lit sparkler to another person. - Always stand at least six feet away from another person when holding a sparkler. Treat fireworks with respect, read all of the cautions and warnings and use common sense. Lighting fireworks indoors, throwing them from automobiles and lighting multiple devices at the same time can lead to accidents and are not how fireworks are intended to be used. Always obey all local laws pertaining to the use of fireworks. - If you see someone misusing fireworks, stop them. Show them the correct way to use consumer fireworks and do not ever use professional fireworks or illegal explosives. Do your part and everyone will be safer. - Fireworks and alcohol do not mix. When all else fails, use common sense. Respect fireworks and sparklers as the great tradition they are, but also respect the fact that they must be used with caution.

Air Force officials urge safe July 4th weekend By Masao Doi Air Force Safety Center KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – With summer in full swing and the July 4th weekend approaching, officials at the Air Force Safety Center want to remind Airmen of steps they can take to minimize the potential for mishaps. Maj. Gen. Greg Feest, Air Force chief of safety, said although there are many activities to enjoy during the three-day weekend, each activity has its risks. "I can't think of a better time to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends than the Fourth of July weekend," General Feest said. "As you celebrate our nation's birthday, I ask each of you to have a plan to reduce the risks and be a great wingman," he said. "Applying common sense and simple risk management is a great way to help prevent injury and mishaps," said Bill Parsons, the chief of the Ground Safety Division.

Mr. Parsons listed other things to keep in mind this Fourth of July: -- When barbecuing, never leave a grill unattended, keep lighter fluids and flames out of the reach of children and don't start your fire indoors. -- Fireworks, in particular, can be dangerous. Observe local laws, watch for fire hazards and don't allow your children to light fireworks unsupervised. Even better, have them observe from afar. -- When camping, cool all lanterns, stoves and heaters before refueling and never light them inside your tent. -- When riding your motorcycle, check it over carefully, wear personal protective equipment and ride within your skill level. -- When driving, wear your seat belt, allow for plenty of time for your trip and don't drink and drive "Celebrate, have fun and show your appreciation for the independence of our great country," Mr. Parsons said. "Don't let reckless behavior turn it into a time of regret."

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14 AS ‘Pelicans’ deploy, soar the skies By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Airmen assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron, known as the ‘Pelicans,’ said goodbye to friends and family June 22 and 24 as they boarded C-17s at Joint Base Charleston Air Base, bound for two undisclosed locations in Southwest Asia. More than 120 Airmen from the 14 AS deployed for approximately 120 days and will replace the 10th Airlift Squadron from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and the 3rd Airlift Squadron from Dover Air Force Base, Del. Deployed as the 816th Expeditionary AS, the Pelicans will provide full-spectrum C-17 airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuation support of 'Operation Enduring Freedom,' 'Operation New Dawn' and Combined Joint Task Force - 'Horn of Africa' areas of responsibility. "The squadron is deploying at a pivotal time, and the Pelicans are excited to contribute to the strategic objectives recently outlined by the President, Secretary of

Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff," said Lt. Col. Anthony Carr, 14 AS commander. "Given the President's recent announcement of troop redeployments, we know that those troopers will make their way home via the global mobility system and the squadron will play a key role at a key time," he said. Despite the many challenges to come, Colonel Carr has thoroughly prepared his Airmen to handle any situation. "Preparation for the deployment was a challenge and one that brought out the best in a high-caliber group of people," Colonel Carr said. "We moved up 60 days from our original rotation date and this meant re-examining everything from leave and upgrade training to currency and continuation training. "The challenge was to get our people ready on a compressed timeline for a tough mission ... and they really stepped up and provided the initiative, planning and determination to make this happen without many stumbles." For some, the most difficult part of the deployment is leaving family and friends behind.

"Our preparation also considered the physical, mental and emotional readiness of the Airmen and their families," Colonel Carr said. "We drew heavily on the Airman and Family Readiness Center in getting our people prepared and involved spouses and significant others along the way." Colonel Carr said this deployment coincides with the 71st anniversary of the Pelicans, and he couldn't be more excited about his team. "I'm extremely proud of these Airmen and the professionalism they've shown in preparing for this deployment," he said. "The squadron has always been there when the nation has needed rapid global mobility through the air. I could not be more thrilled that these Airmen will be continuing that tradition for the next 120 days when the nation needs them most. "We will all miss our home and our families, but service in our Air Force doesn't get any more rewarding than this."

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command graduates Class 1102 Courtesy of Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Naval Nuclear Power Training Command's Nuclear Power School Class 1102 celebrated their graduation in a ceremony at Rickover Circle at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station June 17. The guest speaker, Capt. David Kirk, USS Florida (SSGN 728) (Gold) commanding officer, recognized the tremendous contributions of the families of Class 1102 students. "It is the support of the families that allows us to answer the call of our nation," Captain Kirk said. "We cannot do what we do without

nuclear-powered ships and the role all NNPTC graduates play is crucial," the captain said. The top officer in each graduating class receives the Vice Adm. Behrens award, established in 1986 to honor the first director of the Nuclear Power School. Ensign Joshua Bergeron received the award with a 3.76 overall grade average. Machinist's Mate Third Class Petty Officer Jason Stropki was recognized as Class 1102 Honorman, the enlisted graduate with the highest grade average. "Not only have our students gained a great deal of technical knowledge pertaining to their jobs, they have also gained the skills necessary to be successful in any

profession," Capt. Tom Bailey, NNPTC commanding officer said. Captain Bailey congratulated the students and then thanked the staff for their diligence in ensuring the success of yet another class. The graduation ceremony marks the completion of one of the Navy's most difficult academic programs. The NNPTC curriculum begins the initial training phase for officers and enlisted personnel selected for the naval nuclear propulsion program. The school provides fundamental in-rate training and basic reactor plant theory needed to produce safe and trusted naval nuclear propulsion plant watch standers. All graduates of Class 1102 will proceed in the nuclear training

pipeline by attending the six-month prototype curriculum in either Charleston, S.C. or Ballston Spa, N.Y., before being assigned duty onboard a nuclear powered aircraft carrier or submarine. Since the commissioning of the USS Nautilus, the Navy's first nuclear powered vessel in 1955, Navy ships and submarines have steamed more than 140 million miles on nuclear power. The success of the nuclear program can be attributed to the excellence of the training and the commitment of its service members. For more information about the NNPTC its history, visit NNPTC's official website at https://www.netc.navy.mil/nnptc.

Blue Aces to perform with CCB July 3 Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The U.S. Air Force Blue Aces, along with the Charleston Community Band, will be performing a free concert at Smythe Park on Daniel Island July 3 as part of a “Salute to our Heroes” celebration. The concert is free and open to the general public. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. The Blue Aces are a component of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. The group encompasses a wide variety of popular musical styles from country to patriotic tunes to rock n roll.

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New course for dorm residents moving out Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Airman and Family Readiness Center Dormitory residents living on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base will soon be taking a class to gain the skills they will need for living off base. Beginning August 1, residents within six months of moving out of the dorms will receive pertinent life skills information to help prepare them for the financial responsibilities of living on the economy. "It's important that we target training specifically where and when it's needed the most," said Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, 628th Air Base Wing command chief. The one-hour course, facilitated by the

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New IDs put personal info at the Exchange on a ‘need to know’ basis DALLAS – Social Security numbers are enjoying the top-secret clearance they have always deserved as the Department of Defense officials have removed the nine digit number from identification cards issued after June 1. Authorized Exchange shoppers who receive

the new ID will notice some changes when writing a check, putting something on layaway or making a return at an Army & Air Force Exchange Service facility. The absence of the Social Security number, the only number used by DOD for financial transactions to recover lost funds, means that cashiers will scan the new IDs to facilitate certain financial transactions. "We've spent a great deal of time upgrading our systems to recognize the new IDs and provide these services without interruption," said Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm, the Exchange's senior enlisted advisor. "The scanning process not only is more convenient, but also helps protect service members' personal data. So whether the ID is old or new, authorized shoppers have the proper 'security clearance' to exercise their Exchange benefit and shop with peace of mind." While not a new process, scanning for the DOD ID number to complete select transactions assists in guarding the investment authorized shoppers make in their communities. A military command with a retail mission, twothirds of Exchange earnings are paid to morale, welfare and recreation programs. Procedures that protect assets helped Exchange officials to contribute more than $2.4 billion to quality-of-life improvements over the past decade in support of youth services, armed forces recreation centers, arts and crafts, aquatic centers, golf courses and more.

Officials stop moves to Minot Air Force Base RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air Force officials have temporarily halted most permanent change of station moves and temporary duty assignments to Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Flooding has forced many to evacuate the city of Minot, N.D., prompting the commanders of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing to request a partial stop movement, said Col. David Slade, the Airman assignments director for the Air Force Personnel Center. Some Airmen will proceed as ordered because mission needs require their support, he said. "Those Airmen have been identified in a specific list to the force support squadrons and the military personnel sections in the field, so those units will help inform Airmen who are authorized to continue to Minot," Colonel Slade added. Airmen within the U.S. who are projected to move to Minot AFB, and those who have already out-processed but who have not departed their current duty station -- except those specifically authorized to continue their move -- must not leave, he said. Air Force civilians with orders to Minot AFB should not leave their losing base until further notice. Airmen planning to take leave en route may depart their station, but cannot report to Minot AFB afterward if the stop movement is still in place, he said. In that event, they will be

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs June 26, 1884 - Congress authorized the commissioning of Naval Academy graduates as Ensigns. June 27, 1950 - To support the United Nations' call to assist South Korea, President Harry Truman authorized U.S. naval and air operations south of the 38th parallel in Korea. June 28, 1794 - Joshua Humphreys was appointed as master builder to build Navy ships at an annual salary of $2,000.

June 29, 1950 - The USS Juneau fired the first naval shore bombardment of the Korean Conflict. June 30, 1815 - The USS Peacock captured the HMS Nautilus during the last action of the War of 1812. July 1, 1850 - The Naval School at Annapolis was renamed the Naval Academy. July 2, 1945 - USS Barb (SS-220) bombarded Japanese installations on Kaihyo Island, Japan; it was the first successful use of rockets against shore positions.

charged leave for the additional time. The colonel said Airmen stationed overseas with June or July return dates and orders for Minot AFB who have not yet departed the overseas location have the following options: - Those planning to take leave en route, but not in the Minot area, may proceed, with the understanding that if the stop movement order is still in place when their leave ends, they will not be allowed to proceed to the base, and additional leave will be charged against their leave account. - Those who do not plan to take leave en route must remain at their overseas station until the stop movement order is lifted. - Those interested in voluntarily extending the overseas time may submit an extension request for consideration. Military members who have already departed their permanent duty station will be contacted by the personnel section, Colonel Slade said. Those en route to Minot AFB who did not plan to take leave will be required to report to the nearest Air Force base military personnel flight, where they will be placed on temporary duty hold. Airmen and Air Force civilians with temporary duty orders to Minot AFB must get gaining unit approval to proceed before leaving their duty station, he said. Airmen whose temporary duty assignments are not approved must remain in place until further notice. All Minot AFB Airmen scheduled to return home from temporary duty or leave may do so. For more information about the stop movement order, affected Airmen should contact their current or most recent permanent duty station MPF, or call the AFPC assignment programs and procedures branch at 210-5653815, or the 24-hour contact at 210-5652020. Affected Air Force civilians can contact the 24-hour number above or their current or most recent civilian personnel section.

Officer retirement board zones defined WASHINGTON – The Secretary of the Navy approved the convening of the fiscal year 2012 selective early retirement board for captains and commanders in the unrestricted line, July 25. NAVADMIN 187/11 provides the names, ranks and lineal numbers of the senior and junior officers whose records will be reviewed as part of this process. The Selective Early Retirement board was originally announced in NAVADMIN 006/11 and provided eligible captains and commanders time to submit retirement requests to avoid consideration. Those who voluntarily retired could choose to leave active service anytime before September 1, 2012, while those selected by the SER would be retired within seven months of the board results being approved by the Secretary of the Navy, which is expected to be April 1, 2012. Original projections for the board were for

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120 captains and 120 commanders to be selected for early retirement. By extending the deadline for submitting voluntary retirement requests, the SER board was able to reduce the final quotas to 63 captains and 63 commanders. The SER board was required due to high retention, reduction in officer billets and low attrition among active component senior officers in the unrestricted line. The board will be conducted to balance the force, reduce senior officer excess and ensure sufficient senior officers are available at the right time in their careers to serve in critical fleet billets. To learn more about the SER board, visit the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil.

E-Leave eases leave routing MILLINGTON, Tenn. – With the July 4 holiday right around the corner and summer travel season underway, Navy officials reminded Sailors June 28 about the ease of using the electronic leave system. "The best thing about E-leave is that you can track it easily," said Personnel Specialist 1st Class Lacey Burns, career progression department, Navy Personnel Command. "I've had a lot of paper leave chits lost at previous commands, or had trouble finding out where they were in the approval process, and then had to route a new one. With E-leave, you don't have to worry about any of that." E-Leave allows Sailors to electronically submit leave requests through their chain-of-command for approval, replacing the traditional paper leave form, and has significantly reduced the timeframe for routing a leave request. "It's a much faster process," said Personnel Specialist 2nd Class LeAnne Millious, fulltime support and Selected Reserves conversion desk case worker at NPC. "I had to take emergency leave when a family member passed away and I was able to get the request routed in less than an hour through E-leave." As directed by NAVADMIN 252/10, shore commands and submarine forces began using E-Leave to process leave requests by Aug. 1 and Oct. 1, 2010, respectively. "E-Leave ensures pay and entitlements are properly accounted for with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service," said John Courtney, Navy electronic leave program manager. "Commands have full visibility in the system to identify the status of any Sailor's request and can easily track and account for all Sailors on leave." Sailors, reviewers, and approvers have access to E-Leave through common access card log-in on the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System website at https://nsips.nmci.navy.mil. For more information on E-Leave or using any of the NSIPS-related tools, read NAVADMIN 252/10, call the NSIPS help desk toll-free at (877) 589-5991, or e-mail nsipshelpdesk@navy.mil. Sailors can also call NPC's Customer Service Center at 1-866-UASK-NPC.

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs June 26, 1957 - Tactical Air Command's first WB-66 weather reconnaissance aircraft arrived for duty with the 9th Reconnaissance Squadron, 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. June 27, 1996 - The remains of 19 Airmen killed in the June 25 terrorist attack on the Khobar Towers housing area in Saudi Arabia were flown to Dover AFB, Del. June 28, 1976 - The U.S. Air Force Academy became the first of the big three service academies to admit women cadets when it admitted Joan Olsen.

June 29, 1962 - In an offensive operation against the Viet Cong about 20 miles northwest of Saigon, South Vietnam, 16 "Mule Train" C-123s and 10 Vietnamese Air Force C-47s dropped more than 1,000 Vietnamese paratroopers. June 30, 1968 - The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, the U.S. Air Force's newest and largest aircraft, made its first flight. July 1, 1982 - Tactical Air Command formally accepted the F-16 At Shaw AFB, S.C. July 2, 1955 - The biggest troop airlift in history to date began at Donaldson AFB, S.C., when 3,900 paratroopers moved from the U. S. to Japan and 3,100 from Japan to the U. S.

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Getting in shape for AMC Rodeo Tech. Sgt. Jason Gates does pullups June 22 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base as he prepares for the upcoming Air Mobility Command Rodeo. Sergeant Gates and other Rodeo team members from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron meet every Wednesday to prepare for the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo. The competition will take place July 23-29 at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Wash. Sergeant Gates is from the 437 APS.

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Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Smiddy and Senior Airman Richard Douglas carry Senior Airman Dylan Sanford June 22 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Sergeant Smiddy, Airman Douglas and Airman Sanford are from the 437 AMXS. Staff Sgt. Ashley Kelly does dips on the parallel bars June 22 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base. Sergeant Kelly is from the 437 APS.

1st Lt. Travis Mongeon carries Tech. Sgt. Allen Minner June 22 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base in preparation for the upcoming Air Mobility Command Rodeo. Lieutenant Mongeon and Sergeant Minner are both from the 437 AMXS.

Members of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron finish their physical training session with a gas mask run June 22 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.

AROUND TRICARE begins home delivery education initiative FALLS CHURCH, Va. – TRICARE beneficiaries who still get two or more maintenance prescriptions from a retail pharmacy should start checking their mailboxes. TRICARE Management Activity and Express Scripts Inc. are mailing out home delivery education "alert" letters to promote pharmacy home delivery. The alerts focus on the convenience and lower cost of home delivery versus retail pharmacies, and include information on how to switch prescriptions over. The alerts also seek to alleviate possible concerns about home delivery by highlighting safety measures and 24/7 access to a pharmacist. The alerts are targeted to TRICARE beneficiaries who purchase two or more maintenance medications for chronic conditions at a retail pharmacy. These beneficiaries stand to benefit most from switching over to home delivery. The education alerts will be mailed starting in July. "Providing service members and their families with an affordable, quality prescription drug benefit is a vital part of TRICARE's mission," said Rear Adm. Christine Hunter, TRICARE's deputy director. "When beneficiaries choose home delivery, they are using their benefit wisely." Switching from retail pharmacy to home delivery spares beneficiaries the inconvenience of picking up their prescriptions from the pharmacy and saves them 66 percent per prescription. Home delivery is also cheaper for TRICARE. Beneficiaries switching from retail to home delivery saved the Department of Defense $30 million in 2010. TRICARE and ESI are engaged in an aggressive campaign to promote home delivery with great success. Growth in retail pharmacy prescriptions covered by TRICARE is only 3.4 percent in 2011, down from the historical average of 5.2 percent. Home delivery prescriptions have grown 9.8 percent in 2011, almost double the historical 5.8 percent rate. "The more TRICARE beneficiaries learn about pharmacy home delivery, the more they take advantage of its benefits," Admiral Hunter said. "The alerts are the next step in spreading the word." For more information about home delivery, visit www.tricare.mil/ homedelivery. To sign up for home delivery, beneficiaries should go to ESI's website, www.expressscripts.com/TRICARE, or call the TRICARE Member Choice Center at 877-2623390.

Military recruiting, retention remain strong WASHINGTON – Recruiting and retention remain steadily on track throughout the military services, with every component reporting strong year-to-date numbers through May and full confidence in reaching fiscal 2011 goals by Sept. 30. All four active services and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their year-to-date accession goals through May, defense officials reported today. The Army reported 44,950 active-duty accessions through May 31, 102 percent of its year-to-date goal, officials said. The Army National Guard recruited 34,837 members, 101 percent of its goal; and the Army Reserve, with 20,555 accessions, topped its goal by 111 percent. The Navy reached its accessions goals of recruiting 20,942 active-duty sailors and 5,423 Navy reservists through May, officials reported. The Marine Corps also met its activeduty accessions goal by recruiting 14,995 Marines, and signed on 6,675 Marine

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Learning to launch A shooter under instruction mirrors his trainer as they launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron 11 from catapult three aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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Corps reservists, 110 percent of its year-todate goal. The Air Force met its accessions goals for active duty and the Air National Guard, recruiting 18,444 active-duty airmen and 4,529 Air National Guard members. The Air Force Reserve recruited 6,079 members, 2 percent short of its year-todate goal of 6,194. Retention rates remained high throughout the services. Successful recruiting and high retention rates, along with military downsizing, has impacted the number of positions available not only to first-time recruits, but also for prior-service members wishing to return to service, Pentagon spokeswoman Eileen Lainez said. Because the services maintain most of their force structure with junior grades where service members are serving their first term, the services need a steady stream of new recruits to fill those slots, she explained. Traditionally, the military services bring in prior-service recruits to address current or projected manning shortfalls that they are unable to fill through other force management tools and programs, she said. "In today's recruiting environment, with improved retention and greater propensity to serve, the number of specialties identified as 'shortfalls' is greatly reduced," Ms. Lainez said. This, in turn, "reduces the number of opportunities for those wishing to return to duty." Prior-service members historically represent about five percent of active-duty recruits, according to Curtis Gilroy, the Pentagon's director of accession policy. For fiscal 2010 that figure was down to three percent. "Still, there remain opportunities in the active and reserve components for priorservice members to return," Mr. Gilroy said. The services identify their needs by skill and grade, and Mr. Gilroy said he encourages those who want to return to contact a recruiter to discuss what needs exist.

VA officials urge veterans to get HIV tested WASHINGTON – June 27 is National HIV Testing Day and Department of Veterans Affairs officials will be promoting and offering testing to veterans at VA medical facilities across the nation. "Everyone should be tested for HIV/AIDS because early detection saves lives," said VA Secretary Eric Shinseki. "The challenge for VA is to increase HIV testing so that we can promote timely linkage to care." June 5, 1981 was the first case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, as

reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "VA has been part of the fight against HIV/AIDS since the beginning, taking care of some of the first patients that year," said Dr. Robert Petzel, VA's undersecretary for health. "VA has continued to provide compassionate, excellent care ever since, providing the latest, best treatments as they are made available." The importance of early detection of HIV cannot be overstated. Federal experts recommend that HIV testing be part of routine medical care. Routine voluntary HIV testing is now official VA policy. Throughout the VA health care system, specialists at VA facilities are working toward making sure veterans are tested for HIV at least once in their lives and those at risk are tested at least every year. Officials at VA health care facilities reaffirmed this message June 27, National HIV Testing Day. Some facilities offer HIV testing on a walk-in basis or via routine care in primary care clinics. Other facilities offer HIV testing as part of health fairs, some are providing seminars for VA staff, and others are handing out information about HIV to patients. VA is the largest single provider of HIV care in the country, taking care of approximately 24,000 veterans with HIV a year. VA facilities have the latest and best treatments available for HIV, enabling VA patients with HIV to live healthier, longer lives. The goal of VA specialists is to diagnose HIV infection as soon as possible, in order to get patients into excellent care.

Allen vows to emulate Petraeus' leadership WASHINGTON – If he becomes the new commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Allen said he'll seek to equal the strong leadership of his predecessor, Army Gen. David Petraeus. "If confirmed, I will seek to emulate General Petraeus' resolute leadership," General Allen said June 28 during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. General Petraeus appeared before the committee last week for his confirmation hearing to become President Barack Obama's CIA director, replacing Leon Panetta, who becomes defense secretary July 1. "I assure you, I will do whatever I can to provide our forces with everything they need in Afghanistan and [for them] to arrive home safely," General Allen said. The general told the senators he did not participate in military recommendations

that led to Obama's decision this month to bring home all 33,000 U.S. surge forces from Afghanistan by September 2012, but he agrees with it. The redeployment of 10,000 of those troops this year will begin next month. "The troops that will be redeployed in July represent the fulfillment of the president's commitment to both resource the strategy he enunciated at West Point [in December 2009], but also to demonstrate to Afghan leadership the urgency of increased Afghan national security force strength and capability to assume its proper role in securing Afghanistan," he said. General Allen noted that 68,000 U.S. troops and tens of thousands of NATO forces will remain in Afghanistan after the surge forces redeploy. He added under questioning that it will be enough to continue counterinsurgency operations there, and that if confirmed, he will monitor the drawdown closely. "It is my intention, as commander, to monitor that progress," he said. "Should I become concerned that our ability to accomplish our objectives is threatened, I will give forthright recommendations up the chain of command." General Allen recently became a special assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after serving as deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Afghanistan and Iraq theaters. He was the deputy commanding general of Multinational Force Iraq – West and commanded the II Marine Expeditionary Force in Anbar province, Iraq, from 2006 to 2008. If confirmed as commander in Afghanistan, General Allen said he looks forward to serving again with Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq and the new ambassador in Afghanistan, and will "fully synchronize" military and civilian efforts there. Based on his recent time in Afghanistan, General Allen said, he agrees with assessments that U.S. and NATO forces have made significant progress there, but that challenges remain. Afghan and coalition forces control much of the battle space in Afghanistan, including the capital of Kabul, which consists of one-fifth of the population, as well as other population centers in Kandahar and Helmand provinces, the general said. Military operations increasingly are being led by Afghan forces, which are on track in a surge of their own to meet a goal of 305,000 troops later this year, General Allen said. Asked about the importance of Afghan forces taking over security, General Allen said, "It's essential to the strategy."

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score a point. The pivot defines the pack of skaters, making sure that the bunch stays together instead of being stretched out. The blockers - there are four including the pivot - try to clear the way for their jammer or block the other team's jammer from getting past the pack. At the end of the bout - usually two 30minute periods - the team with the most points wins. Despite joining the Riverdolls only 10 months ago, the Pennsylvania native has already experienced many unforgettable lessons, including the time one of the league's top blockers checked her right off the rink. "I went flying 10 feet out of the track into the other team," Captain Sanford said with a smile. "And I got up and got back on the track as fast as I could. You just get up and keep going." Roller derby participation and the Air Force Reserve seem worlds apart, but for Captain Sanford, there are similarities between the two. "Quick decision making is a must in both," she said. "As a pilot, you time manage, get the plane off the ground, get the mission done." In roller derby, "there's a lot of strategy when someone comes to block you ... at that moment you have to make a quick decision." In both situations, you "work smarter, not harder," the captain added. Capt. Molly Sanford is a mild-mannered C-17 pilot with the 300th Airlift Captain Sanford gets a Squadron. But as Molly Mauls-A-Lot, she’s a fast-skating, hard-charging roller derby jammer ready to take on any bout thrown her way. lot out of being part of the team - the main thing being the interaction with the people. South Carolina, nurses ... and a lot of college girls." "A lot of women who play are moms," "Everyone is so talented in different ways and bring she said. "We have a lawyer, professors different mindsets. It's like a big group of sisters who who teach at the Medical University of don't fight."

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month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the HAWC classroom. This class is open to everyone. Call 9634007 to sign up.

Meetings and Registrations

Events Friday ❏ Stephen Colbert at the Gaillard: There are a limited number of tickets available for Stephen Colbert’s July 1 performance at the Gaillard Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are for the Orchestra section and cost $5 with a $3.25 processing fee. Log onto Ticketmaster, search Colbert and choose “Military and Students” and type “friend” in the promotion code box. Tuesday Medical clinic open: The Joint Base Charleston Medical Clinic will be open all day July 5 and will not be closed due to its normal monthly training day.

Special Announcements ❏ Base pools open: Both the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool and the New Wave Aquatic Center on JB CHS - Weapons Station will open for the season May 28. All military E-1 through E-4 are admitted free any time during open, recreational swimming. The daily individual fee for all others is $2.50. A seasonal pool pass with unlimited access during open swimming is $30. Family passes for up to four people are $50. Each additional family member after four is $20 per person, with a maximum of $100 per family. Visit www.jbcharleston.com for information. ❏ Spouse Orientation to Joint Base Charleston - Air Base: Along with attending Quick Start with their sponsor, spouses are invited to this orientation specifically geared for them. Briefing will be held at the AFRC, Bldg. 500. Call 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. ❏ Sleep habits: Learn effective sleep habits and how to get your best z's during this workshop which meets the fourth Wednesday of every

❏ 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. ❏ Palace Chase, Palace Front briefings: The in-service recruiter, Master Sgt. Robert Denehy, will be conducting Palace Chase and Palace Front briefings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in Bldg. 503, Room 201. Air Force Instruction 36-3205 mandates eligible Airmen who are separating to be informed about the benefits and opportunities available to them within the Reserve, such as cross training, continued service, retirement, education, medical insurance and promotion. For more information, contact Sergeant Denehy at 963-4499.

Updates and Closures ❏ Trespassing notice: The small arms firing range is located at 125 Range Road near the munitions operations area and explosive ordnance disposal building. Do not trespass into the surface danger zones; they are identified by posted warning signs. Trespassing is not only illegal; it is dangerous because of gunfire. Personnel requesting entry into firing range impact zones must contact the security forces combat arms noncommissioned officer in charge at 963-1121 or via e-mail at 437sfs.catm@charleston.af.mil. ❏ Airman's Attic in need of donations: The Airman's Attic needs household items, children's clothing to size eight, appliances, food and furniture. If anyone has items that have been gently used, consider donating them to the attic. Donations can be dropped off at Bldg. 500, Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Betsy Crump at 963-4411.

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Joint Base Charleston - Air Base ❏ Youth Soccer Registration: Youth soccer registration for JB CHS - AB is from July 1 to July 31. The league is for boys and girls ages four to 12. The cost for the 2011 season is: four-year olds, $25; five to 12 year- olds, $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Physicals are mandatory for all ages and current, completed physical forms must be submitted at time of registration. Practice starts in August. For more information, call Lee Smith, youth sports director at 963-8326 or the Youth Center at 963-5684. ❏ Afternoon of free child care: The JB CHS - AB and WS child development centers are offering free child care to give parents a break July 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a referral program and is open to active duty families. Families must pick up or obtain a referral from one of the following: Airman and Family Readiness Center, base chaplain, squadron commander, first sergeant or a JB Charleston physician. Sign up by July 1. For more information call 963-4406. ❏ Youth Golf Lessons: Register now for this summer's youth golf lessons. Each session includes eight hours over five days with a 10 to one student-to-instructor ratio. The cost of $49 includes the use of junior clubs, practice balls, instruction and a booklet on rules and etiquette. Classes start July 11. To register, go to www.getgolfready.com or call the Golf Shop at 963-1833 for more details. ❏ Summer swim lessons: Summer swim lessons registration is now ongoing at the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 647. All classes will be at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool. The cost is $35 per participant. Summer 2011 Learn-to-Swim class schedule is as follows: · Session III July 19 - 29 · The 45 minute lessons will be held during each session from 9 to 9:45 a.m., 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 6 to 6:45 p.m. · The Parent & Infant (Mom & Tots) class will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. during Session III, July 19 to 29. ❏ 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. ❏ Daycare story & craft hour: Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, where we will be reading the same stories and doing the same crafts as the regular story time on Tuesdays, just on a different day. Due to limited seating re-registration is required by the Monday before day care story hour. Call 963-3320 to sign up. ❏ 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. Come join us to have fun, experience new activities and meet new friends. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information.

Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station ❏ Youth Golf Lessons: Youth ages seven to 16 are invited to participate in four days of fun while learning the basic skills of golf in a non-competitive environment. Former PGA tour professional Randy Glover will offer junior golf lessons at Redbank Plantation Golf Course, July 11 to 14 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The camp will cover the basics of golf, including rules and etiquette. The cost is $40 per person. Clubs are available at no additional cost. The camp is limited to the first eight to register. Call 764-7802 for more information. ❏ National Touring Company Auditions: JB CHS - WS Youth Programs is holding an audition for

Events Friday ❏ Stephen Colbert at the Gaillard: There are a limited number of tickets available for Stephen Colbert’s July 1 performance at the Gaillard Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are for the Orchestra section and cost $5 with a $3.25 processing fee. Log onto Ticketmaster, search Colbert and choose “Military and Students” and type “friend” in the promotion code box. Wednesday ❏ Independence from Debt Workshop: This workshop provides the tools and information that will assist in saving time and money while becoming debt free. Join FFSC, Bldg. 755, July 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Call 764-7480 to register. Thursday TSP Simplified: TSP is a retirement savings and investment plan sponsored by the U.S. Government. Sign up for the class to learn more about your TSP at 764-7480. The workshop is July 7, from 11 to 12 p.m. at FFSC, Bldg. 755. July 12 Find the Right Career: Determine your career options and goals July 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FFSC, Bldg. 755. Understand how your values in life help determine your future career. Call 764-7480 to register or for more information. July 13 Job Interviewing Tips: Join us June 13 from 9 to 10 a.m., at FFSC, Bldg. 755 for tips to improve your interviewing skills for job selection. Mock interviews, interview questions and dress for success are just a few of the topics covered. Come gather the tools to make the best impression for that potential employer. Call 7647480 to register or for more information.

Special Announcements ❏ Base pools open: Both the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base pool and the New Wave Aquatic Center on JB CHS - Weapons Station

will open for the season May 28. All military E1 through E-4 are admitted free any time during open, recreational swimming. The daily individual fee for all others is $2.50. A seasonal pool pass with unlimited access during open swimming is $30. Family passes for up to four people are $50. Each additional family member after four is $20 per person, with a maximum of $100 per family. Visit www.jbcharleston.com for information. ❏ Personal Financial Management: Let an FFSC certified financial specialists assist you in accessing and explaining your credit report. They can provide the tools and information to improve your score and make the right decisions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at 7647480 for more information. ❏ Women's personal training offered: The Weapons Station fitness program is offering women's small group personal training free of charge at Sam's Gym. The service is offered Monday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., and focuses on muscular strength, endurance and increased functionality of gross body movements. This program is offered to all fitness levels. Call 764-4173 for more information. ❏ Developing your spending plan: Let a financial education specialist at the FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provide you the tools and resources needed to develop a financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC 764-7480 for more information.

Updates and Notices ❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our preschool program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in interaction. Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 764-7900.

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the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "King Arthur's Quest" July 11 at the Teen Center, Bldg. 777 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Approximately 50 roles are available for local youth. All children entering the first grade through 12th grade are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Rehearsal will be approximately four and a half hours Monday through Friday. For more information call the Youth Center at 764-7809. ❏ 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. ❏ 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 $25 to groups of less than 40 people. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey, at 7644107 for reservation information. ❏ 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. ❏ 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, proof-reading 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.

Movie Schedule: Weapons Station Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ Battle: Los Angeles: June 30, July 1, July 2, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Gnomeo and Juliet: July 2 & 3, 5 p.m., Rated G ❏ Cats and Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore: July 6, 1 p.m., Rated PG

Movie Schedule: Air Base Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. ❏ Bridesmaids: July 1, 7:30 p.m., Rated R ❏ Thor: July 2, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13

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Hurricane season heats up … remain vigiliant By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Hurricane season, which began June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30, is the time when Mother Nature produces one of the most dangerous weather phenomena. These storms form in the warm, tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico and can produce winds up to 170 miles per hour. Hurricane Katrina, which struck the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts in August 2005, grew into a catastrophic Category Five storm, with winds in excess of 175 miles per hour destroying virtually everything in its wake. In 1989, Hurricane Hugo became one of the most intense tropical cyclones to strike the Atlantic coast north of Florida, hitting the Isle of Palms and devastating the Carolina coast. More dangerous than the 160 mph winds were the destructive storm surges, taking a total of 50 lives. Hazards associated with hurricanes come in many forms including: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes and flooding. It is important for your family to have a plan that prepares all of these hazards. Planning ahead helps reduce stress during the season and also helps to ensure safety. "The months of August through October are the peak times for a hurricane to hit during the season. It is essential for everyone to remain alert and attentive to what is going on with the weather," said Emergency Manager Steve Gottula, 628th Readiness and Emergency Management Flight. "Having a plan is the ultimate key to success. If you have a plan already drawn out it will help to not only

reduce stress, but will ensure your family can cope with the hardships following a severe storm," he continued. "This is especially important for people who may have a special needs person living with them." A survival plan includes preparations the family in case of evacuations and also encompasses plans for pets. A family plan is a written guideline that discusses the hazards that could affect your family if a storm hits. It should indicate escape routes and a meeting place as well as arrangements for the family pet should the time come to evacuate. "A disaster supply kit is also very important to have," said Mr. Gottula. "There is no telling how long outside services could be shut down; it can be anywhere from 72 hours to weeks at a time, so it is important to have at least one week's worth of essential items. This includes cash in the form of small bills to purchase gas, medicine and batteries. It should also contain enough food and water - anything you may need to ride out a storm." According to Debbie Harris who works at the JB CHS - Weapons Station Child Development Center and a Hurricane Hugo survivor, you can never have too many candles and batteries or too much fresh water in the aftermath of a storm. Also, have some sort of radio to keep up with any updates about the storm. "When Hurricane Hugo hit, we were prepared and we didn't sustain much damage to our home," Ms. Harris said. "One of the biggest tips I can give anyone is that if you have children, plan on evacuating with enough items to keep them entertained. "We haven't had a hurricane for years now, so everyone needs to be prepared to face one," she added. When the order to evacuate due to a hurricane is made,

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obey authorities and evacuate immediately; expect long travel periods as traffic congestion grows. For Charleston area residents, most evacuation routes lead inland to Columbia, S.C. Residents must arrange their own shelter and evacuation routes, but should do so well before the order to evacuate is given. Whether traveling to a friend's house, hotel or shelter, pre-planning is essential when it comes to evacuating. "We want people to be prepared as much as possible when it comes to dealing with a hurricane or any natural disaster," said Mr. Gottula. "The most important aspects to keep in mind when dealing with these types of situations is to take them seriously, pay attention, listen to officials and most importantly, have a plan. You can never be too prepared." To find out more information on how you can better prepare your family during natural disasters contact your command or unit emergency manager. For step-by-step instructions on planning ahead for a hurricane and lists of what to include in a disaster survival kit, visit website www.nhc.noaa.gov or www.ready.gov . For tips on hurricane evacuation routes visit website www.SCtraffic.gov.

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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. LEGION RIDERS CHRISTMAS IN JULY RIDE The American Legion Riders of American Legion Post 166, Goose Creek is holding its annual Christmas in July ride to honor our Veterans at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center on Sunday July 10th. (Rain date: Sunday July 17) All interested riders are encouraged to meet at American Legion Post 166, 116 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek for breakfast starting at 8:30 with kickstands going up at 11AM for the ride to the VA Hospital. Please bring a Christmas wrapped gift (list of what is needed, available at the Post) for our hospitalized heroes. This ride is open to all motorcycle enthusiasts and you are invited to partake. For more information on this Christmas in July Ride, please contact Pete by e-mail at petebiker@hotmail.com or contact the Post at 553-5454

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