Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 7, No. 13
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
437th Aerial Port Squadron hosts NCHB13's Exercise Golden Steamboat
Story and photo by Senior Airman Clayton Cupit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Reserve Sailors from Navy Cargo Handling Battalion THIRTEEN conducted battalion-wide training throughout June 2016, with the assistance of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron from Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Exercise Golden Steamboat is an expeditionary logistics training exercise intended to significantly increase unit readiness and individual qualifications in preparation for the battalion's Unit Level Training Readiness Assessment 2017, the unit's large-scale exercise. The battalion's air cargo training portion of the exercise-which also included reserve Sailors from Navy Cargo Handling Battalion ELEVEN--was held at JB Charleston. "I think it's awesome that we're getting hands-on training," said Aviation Boatswain Handler 2nd Class Seth Townsend, NCHB13. "There's a lot to learn and doing it first-hand improves our learning experience." "We usually do a lot of classroom training back home," said Townsend. "Very rarely do we get to do hands-on training, so this is why this exercise is a huge opportunity for us and we try to soak in as much experience as we can." "We have also been getting certifications and licensing
through the 437th APS by having Air Force forms sent through our commands," added Yeoman 3rd Class Petty Officer Qasim Fareed, NCHB 13. The company commander expressed his opinion on the training opportunity as well. "Our company is based out of Atlanta, Ga.," said Navy LT. Jared Moon, NCHB13 Air Cargo Company commander. "And right now we don't have any opportunity for hands-on training so we have to get by with PowerPoints or classes. That can only do so much for learning." "The 437th APS has been extremely wonderful to us," said Moon. "They've allowed us to work with their cargo operations, pallet building, ramp operations, load planning, you name it." Members taking part in the exercise were able to practice their skills on the equipment and machinery from the 437th APS. "It has felt extremely engaging working with the Air Force," said Fareed. "I've never driven a 40k Cargo Loader vehicle before but with the training I received, I now feel very confident in my ability to perform these new roles." The training the Sailors received through exercise Golden Steamboat prepared them for future Navy large-scale exercises and operations.
New commander takes reins of 437 AW By Senior Airman Kristin Kurtz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
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Charleston. He served previously as the 15th Airlift Squadron assistant operations officer and operations officer from June 2007 to April 2008. Later, he took command of the 15th AS, a position he held until June 2010. As the wing transitions to new leadership, Lamontagne shared parting words with his former Airmen. "To the men and women of the 437th Airlift Wing, thank you for what you do day in and day out," said Lamontagne. See New 437th Commander, Page 5
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Lowcountry Warriors, Monday will mark the 240th anniversary of our nation's Declaration of Independence, a pivotal moment in our historic pursuit of liberty. Many of our neighbors celebrate their own version of Independence Day on June 28, as they honor the colonist's victory against the British at Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island. With these two days-Independence Day and Carolina Day-the celebration of liberty takes on a whole new level in the Lowcountry. As you take time to enjoy the commemorations this weekend, please use your liberty well. Be safe and enjoy the chance to recharge yourselves, your families and your friendships. It is my privilege to serve with you at Joint Base Charleston and to continue defending liberty all these years later.
V/R, Rob Lyman, Colonel, USAF Commander, Joint Base Charleston
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Sailors from Navy Cargo Handling Battalion THIRTEEN watch a demonstration on the proper operation of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron loader vehicle June 10, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. This training was a part of NCHB 13’s Exercise Golden Steamboat. This exercise is an expeditionary logistics training event intended to significantly increase unit readiness and individual qualifications in preparation for the battalion’s Unit Level Training Readiness Assessment 2017, the unit’s large-scale certification exercise.
"This training is extremely important to us," said Moon. "It prepares us for the Unit Level Training Readiness Assessment in August. That assessment will determine whether we are mobilization ready or not." Finally, Moon expressed his thanks to the Air Force and discussed his opinion of the future for joint forces. "The only thing different about us are the colors of our uniforms," said Moon. "Down range, we are going to be joint. Whether through augmentations or support, we will work together and that is the future." "They [437th APS] have welcomed us with open arms," said Moon. "Whatever we asked for, they provided us. It's been a great relationship and I hope we can continue this throughout the years." While the Air Cargo Company was training at JB Charleston, the Fuels Company was refueling a C-17 from Charleston at the Air National Guard base in Gulfport, Miss. The other areas of training besides JB Charleston and Gulfport were New Orleans (two US Naval cargo ships) and Fort Lee, VA (field training for the Fuels Company). Navy Cargo Handling Battalion THIRTEEN is a deployable reserve unit of the 4th Navy Expeditionary Logistics Regiment supporting Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, a component of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, which delivers expeditionary logistics capabilities with mobilization-ready Navy Reserve forces and active-duty Sailors. They provide a wide range of supply and transportation functions critical for peacekeeping, crisis response, humanitarian assistance and combat service support missions.
Colonel Jimmy Canlas (right) accepts the 437th Airlift Wing guidon from Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox, 18th Air Force commander, during the 437th AW change of command ceremony June 24, 2016, in Nose Dock 2 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The guidon is a source of pride for the wing and its exchange symbolizes the end of an era as well as the beginning of a new one. Canlas, a native of Port Hueneme, Calif., graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1992 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S Air Force.
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The 437th Airlift Wing welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony June 24, 2016 in Nose Dock 2 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Colonel Jimmy Canlas accepted leadership of the wing from Colonel John Lamontagne, who had been in command since May 22, 2014. With the assumption of command comes the responsibility of leading one of the Air Force's largest C-17 Globemaster III wings. The 437 AW provides a significant portion of Air Mobility Command's global reach airlift capability. "A lot of great things are going on here at Charleston and please know that I am fully dedicated to building upon the incredible legacy of the 437th Airlift Wing," said Canlas. Canlas is no stranger to the 437 AW and JB Charleston because he had served as the wing's vice commander since July 2014. He is a command pilot with more than 4,100 hours in the C-21A, KC-135R Stratotanker and C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. This will be his third command position. Canlas previously commanded the 45th Airlift Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. from May 2008 to March 2010 and commanded the 385th Air Expeditionary Group at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar "It was inspiring to watch you perform for the last two years and I can't wait to see what the next two years will bring," said Canlas. Lieutenant General Samuel D. Cox, 18th Air Force commander, was the presiding officer of the ceremony in which Lamontagne relinquished his command, as the unit's guidon was passed to Canlas. Lamontagne "raised the bar really high," said Cox. "When the tough missions come the first place as the 18th Air Force commander, I'm going to look is the 437th Airlift Wing because I know they will get the job done." Today marked the end of Lamontagne's third tour in
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