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July 15, 2016
Colombian Tall Ship ARC GLORIA docks in Charleston
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman Megan Munoz
Colombian Tall Ship ARC GLORIA arrives at the Union Pier in Charleston, S.C., July 3, 2016. Colombian Tall Ship ARC GLORIA is commanded by Captain Mauricio Echandia and manned by a crew of 154. Most of the crew are cadets learning to work as a team to raise the ship's 23 sails and navigate the world's seas. Among the crew, there are five foreign official guests from Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay. After Charleston, GLORIA will be sailing to multiple countries around the globe delivering its message of international goodwill and friendship. In November 2016, GLORIA will celebrate 48 years of sailing and delivering the message of international goodwill and friendship, having waved its flag in more than 190 ports around the globe.
What it takes to be an honor guard member
Story and photo by Senior Airman Kristin Kurtz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Three phrases describe the core of what it means to be an Airman in the United States Air Force; Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do. The Joint Base Charleston honor guard is no exception. The members are chosen for their steadfast dedication to the integrity, service and excellence required to bring honor to the ceremonies the Air Force holds dear. "Being a part of the honor guard team is chance to give back to the Air Force community and to be a part of a brotherhood and sisterhood that is greater than yourself," said Airman 1st Class Isiah Briggs, 437th Maintenance Squadron crew chief. Most Airmen are just out of technical school and beginning their careers when they start training for the honor guard. "We are learning teamwork and leadership as well as how to be a follower when needed," said Briggs. "These are all qualities that will help us throughout our career." Members of the base honor guard flight serve a three-month rotation. At the start of each rotation, every squadron chooses Airmen from a group of volunteers. Trainers from the prior flight teach the new Airmen during a two-week long training flight. "The toughest part of the training is the rigorous schedule," said Senior Airman John Williams, 437th MXS crew chief and honor guard team trainer. "We are constantly practicing and rehearsing every movement; precision is key." Precision is one of the main capabilities of the Air Force not often seen by the public. However, the base honor guard demonstrates this capability during every event in which they participate. "I have failed countless times trying to learn the techniques behind each movement we are required to learn, but my team rallied around and has helped push me to be better," said Briggs. See Honor Guard, Page 3
Honor guard trainees practice folding the flag during a pallbearer training exercise. Most Airmen are just out of technical school and beginning their careers when they start training for the honor guard. Members are chosen for their steadfast dedication to the integrity, service and excellence required to bring honor to the ceremonies the Air Force holds dear.
Navy League recognizes Coast Guard Sector Charleston officer By Staff Sergeant. Andrea Salazar Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
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315th AW honored in UK
BEST IN SHOW Page 3
Mine drop exercise puts it in perspective
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Civil Relief Act protects military
Next Issue of the Patriot: August 5, 2016
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Lieutenant junior grade Cathleen Giguere stands on the pier at Coast Guard Sector Charleston Headquarters, Charleston, S.C. Giguere received the Capt. David H. Jarvis Award during the Navy League National Convention, June 17, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.
U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Cathleen A. Giguere, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston Boarding Team Supervisor and Command Duty Officer, accepted the Capt. David H. Jarvis award for inspirational leadership during the Navy League National Convention June 17, 2016 in Charleston, S.C. The Navy League annually presents the Jarvis award to recognize an outstanding Coast Guard officer who has made exemplary contributions to the high standards of competence and leadership traditions in the Coast Guard. "Having the unique ability to inspire confidence in her enlisted and officer colleagues at such an early stage in her career," said Capt. G.L. Tomasulo, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander, "Lieutenant Junior Grade Giguere is certainly the most capable officer of this grade I have had the privilege to serve with and is most deserving of this prestigious award."
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Aside from consistently demonstrating outstanding leadership skills which motivate and inspire personnel to strive for excellence and achieve measurable results contributing to the success of the Coast Guard, Giguere's accomplishments also contributed to Sector Charleston exceeding all District Seven performance metrics and demonstrated an achievable standard that impacted accident prevention efforts for recreational and commercial fisheries. She also regularly volunteered for additional assignments to ensure her peers and subordinates were not over taxed and expertly filled a critical gap as the Sector Enforcement Division Officer during the region's busiest operational period. "Lieutenant Junior Grade Giguere demonstrated rare traits of both a seasoned leader and a dedicated follower seeking to learn her role as a junior officer" said Tomasulo. "Never content to settle for achieving the acceptable standard, she immersed herself in every aspect of the Coast Guard and consistently led well above her pay grade."
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USPHS officer exemplifies spirit of service, valor Commentary by Captain Elizabeth Maley Naval Health Clinic Charleston
On Saturday, July 16, we celebrate the 218th birthday of the Marine Hospital Fund, which became the Marine Hospital Service, and in 1889, the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service. For more than two centuries, men and women of the USPHS have spearheaded efforts to protect our nation's public health and to deliver health care to underserved and vulnerable populations around the globe. Here at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, we are fortunate to have on our staff, a member of the USPHS whose life is a beacon that reflects the Corps' core values of leadership, service, integrity, and excellence, through her lifelong service to the military and medicine. Promoted to Captain in January, Capt Robin Lewis has topped off a great 17-year career that began as a Navy officer, and continues, now, as an officer of the USPHS. As a psychologist, Lewis does heroic things every day, but during the last two years she has displayed extraordinary valor. As recently as September 2015, Lewis helped save the life of a Sailor who collapsed while conducting a command physical training run. Lewis, who was on her daily routine run, quickly assessed the situation and took charge. The Sailor was unresponsive, showed no vital signs, was not breathing, and had no pulse; he was in dire need of medical assistance. Lewis performed cardio pulmonary resuscitation, keeping the Sailor alive until Emergency Medical Services could render aid and ultimately save the Sailor's life. Staring in the face of danger is nothing new to Lewis. In 2014, at the height of the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in western Africa, Lewis heroically answered our nation's call to duty by deploying to Africa and providing vital support to agencies combatting the spread of the 21st century's greatest plague. Deploying with the USPHS in support of the International Ebola Response Mission, Lewis selflessly left her young family and the comforts of home to serve those in need and help ensure that this disease did not put the lives of U.S. citizens at risk. Lewis was assigned to a team of medical specialists providing care for healthcare workers from International Non-Governmental Organizations as they treated infected patients in Liberia and Sierra Leone. During her deployment, Lewis identified critical psychological risks to the medical staff that could occur during donning (initial dressing) and doffing (taking off) personal protective equipment (PPE) gear. To mitigate these risks, she developed protocols to integrate the behavioral health staff in the "doffing" process, allowing them to more effectively attend to patients in suspected and confirmed Ebola areas or "hot zones." Her protocols called for health workers to talk with a mental provider about their experience in the hot zone and assess for fatigue and heat exhaustion. Assessments from the mental health provider were used in determining the staff's fitness for duty in future rotations inside a "hot zone." When she returned to Naval Health Clinic Charleston, she subsequently trained NHCC staff members on the process of dawning and doffing PPE gear and how to respond safely and effectively, in the case of such an emergency. For her intrepidness, she received the 2015 Heroism/Valor Award from the Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston Area.
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Capt. Robin Lewis, U.S. Public Health Service Corps offer and psychologist serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, poses with Capt. Marvin Jones, former commanding officer of NHCC and co-chair of the Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston Area, left; Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler; and Glenn Jefferies, chief of corporate communications for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District and FEA co-chair, after Lewis was presented the 2015 Heroism/Valor Award during the FEA’s Federal Employee of the Year Awards Luncheon May 21, 2015 at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station. Capt. Robin Lewis, U.S. Public Health Service Corps offer and psychologist serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, trains Chief Petty Officer Anthony Johnson, yeoman and NHCC Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) Counselor, to remove personal protective equipment during Ebola response training Aug. 28, 2015 at NHCC.
Throughout her career, Lewis's assignments have taken her around the world, to include Guam and Italy; to various countries in South America, while deployed aboard USS Iwo Jima as part of Operation Continuing Promise 2010; to Naples, Italy in support of NATO in 2011; and to Louisiana for Hurricane Isaac Relief in 2012. In her promotion speech, Lewis said her deployments taught her the value of authenticity and how to cry with those she was helping, with one eye, while keeping the other eye focused on hope, healing and wholeness. I say, with gratitude, that Lewis exemplifies the spirit of service, and that she is a model for all of us to listen more effectively to our patients, our coworkers, and fellow man, and to always provide the highest quality and most compassionate care that everyone deserves.
NOSC leverages capabilities to support fleet By Commentary by Petty Officer 2nd Class Talesha Hunter Navy Operational Support Center Charleston
"Keep Rowing...Lean into it." The first time Commander Stephen Jones, commanding officer, Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Charleston, said this to his staff of 18 personnel; a mixture of active duty, full time support and two civilians; he was clearly charting the NOSC's course under his command. His vision, to keep moving and push forward, fittingly ties into the mission of the Navy Reserve, "To deliver strategic depth and operational capability to the Navy, Marine Corps and Joint Forces." Simply put, the NOSC's mission is to provide support and customer services to approximately 280 selected reservists who are a part of any one of 15 units. The units supported by NOSC Charleston are:
• Volunteer Training Unit 0703 • Coastal Riverine Squadron 10 Company B Headquarters • Marine Logistics Group Supply Company 451 • Marine Logistics Group Supply Company 453 • Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center Bahrain Detachment A • Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 11, Air Cargo Company • Expeditionary Communications Detachment Four A • Navy Security Force, Naval Weapons Station Charleston • Navy Reserve Mobile Mine Assembly Unit 6 • Operational Support Unit • Coastal Riverine Squadron 10, Company B 1st Platoon • Operational Health Support Unit Naval Hospital Jacksonville Detachment O • Cargo Afloat Rig Team II • 4TH Medical Battalion Headquarters and Service Company Detachment 5 • Space and Electronic Warfare Systems Command 407 Today's Navy Reserve is the most combat and operationally experienced force in decades. In any given week, more than 20,000 Navy Reserve Sailors
- one-third of the force - are providing support to the fleet. The reserve units assigned to NOSC Charleston have diverse and valued impact on Joint Base Charleston and the community by providing support to Department of Defense (DOD) components world-wide. NOSC Charleston's featured expertise ranges from expeditionary patrol boat forces, anti-terrorism and force protection teams, to building and handling of the fleet mine stocks in support of war plans. By adhering to the mission of the Navy Reserve, NOSC Charleston ensures all service members are up-to-date on all medical and dental requirements, general military training and mobilization requirements. To accomplish the mission, the NOSC draws upon the extensive military skills and abilities embodied in each Reserve Sailor. Additionally, emergent Navy requirements have offered opportunities to directly tap the civilian skills of the force as well. This combination forms the richness of the Navy Reserve and adds value to their service in strategic and operational capacities. For example, during Operation TOMADACHI where the United States Armed Forces assistance operation to support Japan in disaster relief following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the Navy Reserve mobilized Sailors with civilian nuclear engineering expertise and Japanese language proficiency. This type of opportunity is becoming more common in the ever-changing global environment where the need to rapidly deliver specific skills may exceed the active duty component's inherent capabilities. The Navy Reserve's value is maximized when the military and civilian expertise of our Sailors can be employed together. This is how we reach full potential and how we will make the greatest impact on the future; leveraging the total capability of our sailors and capacity of the reserve force to meet the Navy's mission. In summary, NOSC Charleston's actions and resources fully align with the goals and strategic initiatives as directed by the Chief of Navy Reserve. We value every Sailor and recognize their service time can vary from a few days per year to full-time. Therefore our policies, processes and administrative systems are transparent and seamless, making it easier for Sailors and their families to serve and provide the necessary contribution when their nation calls. "Keep Rowing...Lean into it."
My experience with Green Dot training Commentary from 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – I volunteered to teach this new program, Green Dot, without really understanding what it was all about. All I really knew was that it involved bystander intervention, in some way, shape or form. I searched online, read a few articles and saw the program was designed to stop personal violence, which includes bullying, abuse, stalking, dating violence, in addition to sexual assault and domestic violence, which are the focus of our annual training requirements. A few months after I volunteered to become an instructor, myself and several other individuals headed to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to begin our training as Green Dot coordinators. While we were there, a team of instructors from the Green Dot initiative went through the three types of classes with us and showed us ways to motivate people to become involved in this movement. People across the Air Force were questioning how this program would be different from training they had previously attended.
Airmen are good people and don’t want another individual telling them how to live their lives. Past programs focused on individuals and not necessarily the actions. Green Dot does the opposite. This program focuses on what people can do to help and teaches them in a way that is most comfortable for them. Since the training focuses on empowering bystanders to make a difference, people don’t feel like they’re being assigned a role based on social stereotypes. Main topics discussed during the training are identifying potential harmful behaviors, what you can do in response to seeing a negative action and some proactive actions you can take to make it less likely a harmful act is carried out in the first place. We’re in our second month of training, and so far I can say although there are still Airmen who are hesitant about the new program, there are those at Team McConnell who are buying into it. That includes myself, because when I volunteered to instruct I did so mostly hoping this could help me get into the realm of public speaking since that’s a weakness of mine.
In the three months that I’ve been involved with Green Dot, it has won me over and has been more than just a way for me to practice giving a presentation in front of people. I truly believe this is the right program for the Air Force and will be a great tool in reducing the number of personal violence that occurs.
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Honor guard: What it takes to be a member - continued from Page 1
Once training is complete Airmen are able to participate in various events such as funerals, weddings, graduations, retirements and change of commands. "The most important responsibility the honor guard has is the presentation at funerals," said Senior Airman Billy Joe Krehbiel, 437th MXS crew chief and honor guard trainer. "I believe the purpose of the honor guard is to show reverent respect to the deceased and to render the proper courtesies to the family of the fallen servicemember." For many Airmen, being part of the base honor Airman 1st Class Isiah Briggs, 437th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives the Distinguished Graduate Award from Colonel Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th Airlift Wing command chief during the honor guard graduation ceremony held in the Education and Training Center June 30, 2016, Joint Base Charleston, S. C.
guard is considered an honor itself. Additionally, it is an opportunity to think about what it means to be an Airman in the world's greatest Air Force. The commitment required to be a part of the Air Force often goes beyond just the service member to include the lives of their loved ones as well. "Many times the honor guard is the only interaction a servicemember's family will have with the Air Force and we have the opportunity to leave an impact that will last a lifetime," said Krehbiel. "There is no greater distinction than presenting our flag; it's an honor like no other."
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Joint Base Charleston Honor Guardsmen present colors during the 437th Airlift Wing Change of Command ceremony June 24, 2016, Joint Base Charleston, S. C. Honor guard members are chosen for their steadfast dedication to the integrity, service and excellence required to bring honor to the ceremonies the Air Force holds dear.
315th wins best in show at U.K. airshow By Major Wayne Capps 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION YEOVILTON, England – As jets thundered overhead, nearly 40,000 people crowded into the small British Navy base in order to get peek at aircraft from all over the world, including a Charleston based C-17. Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing, participated in the annual Yeovilton Air Day on July 2, while also bringing home the show’s top prize, the best static display award. Along with the C-17 Globemaster III, the crew also brought the wing’s miniature C-17 replica, marking the first time the converted John Deer Gator has been out of the country. “It felt good to be recognized by the British,” said Maj. Ed Sutton, the chief of tactics with the 315th Operations Support Squadron. “They were amazing and fantastic hosts who just wanted to see what we do.” Proving to be the most popular display at the show; for most of the day, the wait time to get a tour of the C-17 flight deck was upwards of two hours. “We didn’t mind waiting,” said Donna Speckie, one of the airshow attendees. “The C-17
is just massive and we don’t normally get to see these here in the U.K.,” she said. For Capt. Mike Murphy, a traditional Reserve pilot with the 701st Airlift Squadron and international sales manager for Piper Aircraft, attending airshows is a common occurrence. “I attend many aviation related events worldwide, but coming as a C-17 crewmember is all about diplomacy. Several thousand people walked through our jet and the image that is imprinted in their minds is both of the magnitude of the C-17 and the crewmembers present. That image is invaluable,” he said. But, for the C-17 crewmembers, there were multiple reasons for displaying their massive aircraft at the show. “For us, training is always important and that’s the real reason we were here,” said Sutton. “We were able to fly overseas sorties with a complicated load with over 16,000 pounds of shoring and some rolling stock vehicles.” The entire mission was a team effort according to Capt. Murphy. “Kudos to our loadmasters and crew chiefs; they were able to take a two day off-station training mission and compliment our static display with the mini C-17 in order to win the show’s top prize.” “Everyone worked hard this weekend,” said Chief Master Sgt. Ben Alexander, 701 AS chief loadmaster. “The effort everyone put in to making this show a success made it worth while.”
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BALTOPS B-52 mining operations: The Build
Story and photos by Senior Airman Sahara L. Fales 5th Expeditionary Operations Group Public Affairs
ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, U.K. – Hours before the U.S. Air Force's BALTOPS 2016 mine-drop exercise, Airmen and U.S. Navy seamen were cutting wires, turning wrenches, and hoisting munitions in preparation for the mission. Twelve MK-62 Quick Strike inert mines were built and loaded onto two B-52H Stratofortresses for an exercise mission where the bombers tested their ability to precisely drop munitions into a target zone. "The mines were built so we can show our allies that we can come out here and assemble them whenever we need to," said Seaman Clarence Burns, a mineman from the Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston. This was Burns' first time participating in exercise BALTOPS, which provides an opportunity for personnel from different services and nations to engage in realistic maritime training to build experience and teamwork and strengthen interoperability. "This opportunity allows us to see what happens after we build them," Burns said. "We don't always get to see the loading process, we normally just build them and that's it." Operating out of RAF Fairford also provided Burns the opportunity to practice building the inert mines in an unfamiliar environment. "It's different from my shop because we have an assembly line built specifically for the mines," Burns said. "Here there is less space and it's a lot leaner." Although they face challenges such as using new equipment and learning the other services' acronyms and lingo, the mine build allows the services to see the skills and knowledge each member brings to the table. "It's an honor to be here and to get the chance to work with the other services and see how it all fits together," Burns said. "It puts my job into perspective and really shows what I'm doing."
U.S. Airman 1st Class Eric Ligon, 5th Expeditionary Munitions Squadron crew chief, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ray Charles Newman, Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston mineman, cut arming wire to a MK-62 Quick Strike inert mine at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 8, 2016. Navy minemen built 12 inert mines for a BALTOPS 16 exercise testing the B-52H Stratofortress’ ability to precisely drop munitions into a target zone.
Minot Air Force Base 5th Munitions Squadron Airmen and U.S. Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston minemen assemble a trailer of MK-62 Quick Strike inert mines at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 8, 2016. The mines were built in support of exercise BALTOPS 16, which provides an opportunity for personnel from different services and nations to engage in realistic maritime training to build experience and teamwork and strengthen interoperability.
Senior Airman Kody Regelbrugge, 5th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, agreed that it's important to get to work with other services because it paints the whole picture to show what the entire effort is about. "Working day-to-day I just see the Air Force," said
U.S. Seaman Clarence Burns, Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston mineman, assembles a MK-62 Quick Strike inert mine at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 8, 2016.
Regelbrugge. "But here I get to see the Navy, Air Force and Royal Air Force – everybody working together." "It's humbling and it definitely puts our job and mission into perspective," he added. "Over here you feel like you're a part of the bigger picture."
U.S. Senior Airman Kody Regelbrugge, 5th Expeditionary Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, and Seaman Clarence Burns, Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston mineman, pose in front of a trailer of MK62 Quick Strike inert mines at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 8, 2016. This was both members’ first time participating in exercise BALTOPS 16 and a joint-service environment.
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No second chances in ordinance disposal
Photo and story by Airman 1st Class Kevin West Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Some jobs in the Air Force take Airmen into the sky, while others keep them on the ground. But one in particular puts Airmen within an arm's reach of explosives. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen are tasked with a job that many would not be willing to do. They serve as the Air Force's bomb squad and are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. Luckily there are 18 Airmen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. who are trained to handle explosives and are willing to do so. Although EOD is not a career some people would volunteer for, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Sennhenn, NCO in charge of the 628th CES, EOD Flt. has wanted to work with explosives since his youth. "I really wanted to be on the bomb squad when I was kid," said Sennhenn. "I liked explosions and fireworks. When I joined the Air Force I was flipping through the book of jobs and saw explosive ordnance. I was like 'that is like the bomb squad, except way cooler.' Here I am with no regrets." Members of EOD are highly trained to dispose of hazardous explosives, chemical biological and nuclear weapons, and use many tools such as bomb suits and bomb disposal robots. "We practice with tools that will disarm fuses and tools to defeat improvised explosive devices," said Sennhenn. "Some days we do big shots with lots of explosives and others we do the basics like remembering how to safely handle explosives." Despite how dangerous their job seems, Sennhenn has full confidence in his training. "The training is so intense that I have never been terrified
or scared doing the job," said Sennhenn. "I have so much faith in my training. There's always a chance that things go can go crazy, but that is the same thing as driving to work every day." The Airmen here have a unique aspect to their duties due to Charleston's rich history. They work alongside local authorities to recover old ordnance from the community. "We will go downtown and pick up cannon balls from the Civil War and old grenades that World War II soldiers brought home as souvenirs from the war," said Tech. Sgt. Anthony Sennhenn, noncommissioned officer in charge of the 628th Civil Engineer Sennhenn. EOD also works closely Squadron Flight, Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, explains various tools EOD uses to safely with the 628th Security dispose of explosive devices. EOD Airmen serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad and are trained Forces Squadron military to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. working dogs and the Secret Service to support regional visits from the president and his part of a great team and is impressed with the passion the Airmen in his career field maintain. staff. "Since basic training I have been surrounded by people "If the Secret Service is in the area and needs our help we will send a team to search buildings and vehicles for explosive who love what we do, "said Sennhenn. "As an instructor, the hazards," said Sennhenn. "With elections right around the cor- students are so motivated to be in EOD that I forget a lot of times that people don't want to do this job. It's weird when ner I imagine we will be working with them more often." The Airmen at EOD train constantly to be proficient in any people mention they could not do what we do. I'm surrounded mission they undertake. They are required to work on their by so many motivated people that our passion keeps us physical fitness on every duty day. Sennhenn is proud to be going."
Civil Relief Act protects servicemembers during deployment or PCS
From 628th Air Base Wing, 315th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate
Upcoming deployment or PCS? Most of us know all too well the stressors and challenges that come with a move. When it's a last minute tasking or assignment notification the challenges only multiply. Thanks to the Service Member Civil Relief Act (SCRA) some of the fiscal challenges can be mitigated with proper education and planning. SCRA is a federal law containing a series of provisions designed (and continually amended) to protect service members while they are answering their nation's call. A deploying member may terminate a residential lease if they are tasked to support a military operation for a period of not less than 90 days. Service members must deliver written notice to the landlord, along with a copy of their orders. Delivery must be by hand, private business carrier, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the address designated by the landlord. The effective date of termination after proper notice has been given is 30 days after the first date on which the next rental payment is due. If a member wishes to terminate an automobile lease they must be deploying for a period not less
than 180 days. Notice must be given in the same manner as terminating a residential lease and the vehicle must be returned within 15 days of delivery of notice. If a member has not received his/her military orders, a signed letter from the member's commanding officer is sufficient. Please contact your first sergeant or the legal office to obtain a letter template for you and your commanding officer to complete. The protections in place for a PCS are very similar and require the same notice and paperwork (military orders/signed letter from the commanding officer). However, to break a vehicle lease there are a few differences. Active duty members may terminate their automobile lease if, after they entered the lease, they received military orders for a change of permanent station from the continental United States (CONUS) to a location outside the continental United States (OCONUS) or a PCS from an OCONUS state to any location outside of that state. Activated reservists and National Guardsmen may terminate automobile leases, if the lease was entered into prior to being activated and the orders are for at least 180 continuous days. This article is not intended to replace seeking legal advice from an attorney. Legal assistance is provided at the Air Base
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NHCC hosts Navy Enlisted Classification Fair
Petty Officer 2nd Class Dien Pham, a biomedical equipment technician serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, demonstrates the different functions of a multi-meter to Petty Officer 3rd Class Whitney Nielsen, an NHCC lab technician, June 29, 2016 at NHCC's Navy Enlisted Classification Fair. Biomedical equipment technicians troubleshoot and repair medical equipment. During the NEC Fair, the BET career field was showcased among many Hospital Corps rates, or specialties.
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Petty Officer 1st Class Shamace Phillips, a preventive medicine technician serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, exhibits a specimen of a spider native to the Lowcountry to Petty Officer 3rd Class Brent Smith, a general duty corpsman serving in Military Medicine at NHCC, during NHCC's Navy Enlisted Classification Fair June 29, 2016. One of the many duties of the preventive medicine technician is to collect and study insects in the local area for disease prevention. During the NEC Fair, Phillips was one of many representatives from NHCC who staffed tables filled with interactive displays and information about the Hospital Corps, Hospital Corps classifications and various programs available to enlisted Sailors.
Sexual assault in the news By Janine Deccola, SAPR victim advocate Joint Base Charleston - WS
A California judge's decision to sentence Stanford University student, Brock Turner, to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a woman has created a national backlash. The episode has reopened the discussion about the definition of sexual assault and what the legal punishments are. It also reminds us society's level of understanding and education about sexual assault varies widely. The survivor wrote a powerful and poignant victim impact statement. In the statement, she described how
she seemed to be the one who was scrutinized over every little detail of what she did or did not do. The Department of the Navy created the Sexual Assault and Prevention Response (SAPR) Program to provide active duty service men and women training for sexual assault prevention. The SAPR program also provides victims of sexual assault an initial point of contact, one-on-one direct interpersonal support, crisis intervention, referrals, ongoing support and other services. Any active duty member or dependent 18 year of age and older who has been a victim of sexual assault may contact the Navy SAPR program on the 24/7 hotline at 843-478-8615 or the Air Force SAPR Program at 843963-7272.
Training for new civilian performance management program now available
By Tech. Sgt. Bubba Franks Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information
WASHINGTON – Educational training is available to civilians and their supervisors in advance of the Air Force’s April 2017 transition to the new Department of Defense-wide Performance Management and Appraisal Program. A phased implementation of DPMAP, part of the DOD’s collaborative labor-management effort, New Beginnings, began in April 2016 with a limited number of Army, Navy and defense agency civilians. Department of the Air Force civilians are part of phase II with the first annual appraisal period beginning April 1, 2017, and closing March 31, 2018. “Our Airmen, including our civilian Airmen, are critical to accomplishing the Air Force’s mission,” said Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James. “New Beginnings focuses on institutionalizing a culture of high performance through greater employee-supervisor communication and accountability, increased employee engagement, transparent processes, and improved capabilities in recruiting, developing and rewarding our workforce.”
Training options include either the six-hour web-based training via Joint Knowledge Online, a 14-hour in-resident class, or a combination of the two. Training must be complete for transition into DPMAP. The online JKO training is available under course numbers PM101A for part one, and PM101B for part two. While the online training is available now, employees will receive further information when DPMAP training is scheduled for their base. “The new program will bring some administrative changes, but the key tenet of our current civilian evaluation system will be retained – individual performance will be linked to organizational mission and goals,” James said. Additional Air Force training related to DPMAP and New Beginnings, expected in the fall, includes a performance management coaching program that will provide short, facilitated, interactive learning opportunities. Performance management coaching will be implemented in group or individual sessions on topics such as active listening, holding critical conversations and developing performance standards. For more information on the Air Force implementation of the DPMAP, visit myPers. Additional information on “New Beginnings” is available at https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/30969.
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SDDC/597th Supports JLOTS Exercise in Pacific Northwest By Zack Shelby 597th Transportation Brigade Public Affairs
Soldiers and civilians of the 597th Transportation Brigade spent about two weeks in early June supporting Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2016 in Washington along with elements from 7th Transportation Brigade (expeditionary), also from based out of Fort Eustis, Virginia, as well as fellow members of the other branches of the U.S. armed forces and civilian and federal agencies. JLOTS 2016 was a scenario-based exercise that tested the ability of numerous military, federal, and civilian organizations to work together to provide humanitarian assistance in the event of an emergency or disaster. "We got here in response to a 9.0 magnitude earthquake which caused mass-scale disruption," U.S. Army photo / Spc. Cody Bush, 597th Transportation Brigade said 1st Lt. Robert Robinson, 833rd Transportation Battalion, training officer in charge and Elements of the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) attempt to roll out onto the causeway ferry during the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2016 exercise in the Pacific Northwest in early June. JLOTS battle captain. "We're a single-port manager," Robinson said during JLOTS. "We're in charge of making sure Joint Task Force 7 (7th Bde.) supported elements of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command/597th Transportation Brigade during the scenario-based exercise that tested the ability of that the cargo management center is operational." numerous military, federal, and civilian organizations to work together to provide humanitarian As part of the exercise in Washington, the 597th established a joint operations center at Joint assistance in response to a 9.0 magnitude earthquake which caused mass-scale disruption. Base Lewis-McChord, a cargo management center at the Port of Tacoma, and a small element for documentation and cargo tracking at Naval Magazine Indian Island, about two hours north Hill said the 690th worked with the 841st, 842nd, and 11th Trans. Bns. along with the 677th of JBLM, Robinson said. Joint Task Force 7 (7th Bde.), co-located with 597th provided logistics Automated Cargo Documentation Detachment (Army Reserves). support vessels and landing craft utility vehicles during the exercise. "They're the ones actually unloading the cargo from the ship to the port and then forward to the "Their personnel are providing the manpower for execution," Robinson said during JLOTS. "They're doing the cargo download portion and we're tracking and managing to make sure every- central shipping point," Hill said of the 11th. During JLOTS, Hill said, "It's gone pretty well as far as the tracking goes. Any container that comes off the ship, once it hits the pier, we scan it with our thing gets where it needs to be." Robinson and other battle captains gave status update briefings to Col. Stephen Riley, 597th com- GATES scanner." Hill said pieces of cargo that come off the ship get uploaded to a server that can be uploaded anymander, and 597th Command Sgt. Maj. Jerome Smalls, which included pertinent information related to the exercise and was a platform for JLOTS-related questions and discussion, such as finding out where in the world. "That's gone pretty well – working in conjunction with the 11th," Hill said during JLOTS. when Ramadan was observed and the threat of a possible suicide bomber as part of the exercise. Riley commended the staff which included junior officers, noncommissioned officers and junior "They've tried different avenues of offloading the ship – stabbing the beach with a floating pier, utienlisted Soldiers on their performance in the positions they occupied during the exercise, which in lizing LSVs and LCUs to transfer the cargo from ship to shore. The point of the exercise is to figure a real-life scenario would be ran by more robust, senior personnel, including Riley's position which out what system works best, get that in place, and implement into an exercise where we would be able to upload several thousands of pieces of cargo. I feel like as far as tracking goes, we've develwould typically be occupied by a general officer. "It's been great," Riley said. "I know there's been some hiccups here and there. This staff should be oped that system. It's totally automated. It's as simple as it can get. As fast as they can offload the much more senior in rank. It's really remarkable what you guys have done. Closing out his remarks ship, we can track it using the GATES scanners." Hill said he'd feel content in a real-world situation working with the same units and personnel during a June 13 briefing Riley said, "You guys are doing an awesome job. Thank you so much." Smalls echoed Riley's sediment about the role Surface Deployment and Distribution that the 690th worked with during JLOTS. "I'd feel very comfortable working jointly with the exact same units," Hill said. "The structure Command/597th and its Soldiers and civilians – senior and junior played in the exercise. "We've never been the mission command for a JLOTS," Small said. "The team has grown very works, it's just that we'd be operating with different units that are similar." He said there might be temporary friction at the beginning while the units learn how to operate jointly. well together." "Once that would get ironed out, things would flow pretty smoothly," Hill said. In a real-world scenario, the staff would need to be larger, however the circumstances provided Pfc. Hailey Varnum, transportation management coordinator with 690th was part of the process a unique opportunity for the personnel involved in JLOTS. "I believe this experience put them above their peers," Smalls said. "They were able to see things of helping things run smoothly at the Port of Tacoma by tracking and managing cargo, despite obstacles such as rain, which is often a factor in Washington. from a strategic level – from a general officer level pushed down to the units." "So far the weather's been pretty good," Varnum said on the afternoon of June 13, toward the end In response to local populous needs, food and water (referred to as Class 1) and medical supplies (Class 8) were prioritized as areas of need. Robinson said they also received an additional request of JLOTS. However, the CMC knew a storm was imminent within the hour and everyone was prepared. At that time, Varnum said if there was lightning or anything, they would have stop part of from SDDC higher headquarters for Class 1 and 2 (clothing and shelter). "Everything has gone very smoothly," Robinson said. He said the organizations (including the the operation. That scenario came into fruition, but the team was prepared in advance and in a posiother branches of service, Northern Command, State Department and Federal Emergency tion to deal with the elements by not having to deal with the elements. "We're ahead of schedule," she said at the time. She added that her level, the job was to move Management Agency) effectively used Intelink to share information during JLOTS. the cargo where it needed to go. "We've done a good job with that – getting stuff where it needs to "We're a small part of getting the cargo from the sea to where it needs to be," Robinson said. Capt. Charles Hill, 690th Rapid Port Opening Element operations officer, was working out of go," Varnum said. "That's pretty important." Now that JLOTS is in the rear-view mirror, Riley re-emphasized how critical the exercise was. the Port of Tacoma during JLOTS for about a week and a half, but also had some Soldiers working "JLOTS 2016 is just proof that SDDC's capabilities and responsibilities as a single port at Naval Magazine Indian Island. The beginning of the exercise featured setting up the tents and CMC for the exercise as well as appearances from DVs (distinguished visitors such as general offi- manager are crucial whether or not we're using commercial facilities with civilian longshoremen or JLOTS capabilities and military stevedores," Riley said. "SDDC has to be involved to cers, international service members, congressmen and other dignitaries). "There were 300 containers of the classes of supplies (food and water, medical supplies, building ensure they get the cargo equipment to the supported command in a timely manner and with materials, shelters and blankets) that we offloaded here (Port of Tacoma) and up at Naval Magazine the correct documentation and in-transit visibility. We were able to execute the mission and (Indian Island) – split with 150 at each site," Hill said. "Our job was to track the cargo and make complete it successfully despite resource constraints. We are at the highest level of training readiness and we're just going to get better from here on out." sure it got from the ship to the right place without losing visibility of it."
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Chaplain’s Corner Adulthood
By Chaplain Laura Bender, CDR, USN NNPTC Chaplain
Back in the Dark Ages (when I was growing up) the word “adult” was a noun. It described a person who had transitioned from a dependent status, in which ultimately someone else was responsible for them, to that of an independent entity, responsible for themselves. An adult was something you became – no going back.
Lately I have been hearing the word adult being used as a verb, as in “I don’t want to adult today.” While I completely understand the need to periodically relax one’s efforts in order to maintain balance in life, the idea of choosing not “to adult” confuses me. If you drop the responsibility for yourself, who do you think will take it over for you? Likely it will be someone you resent for “telling you what to do,” like a roommate, a supervisor or a spouse, who equally resents having to tell you to do it, and then game on.”
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Seaman Jamie Kerr, a hospital corpsman at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, is meritoriously promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class by NHCC Commanding Officer Capt. Elizabeth Maley and Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Floreen Johnson July 1 at NHCC. In continuing the Navy's efforts toward innovative ways to attract and retain highly talented Sailors, the Meritorious Advancement Program was recently expanded to include shore commands. Kerr's advancement is NHCC's first meritorious promotion under the newly expanded program.
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JB CHS NEWS NHCC hospital corpsman wins scholarship
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Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole Johnson, a Naval Health Clinic Charleston hospital corpsman, receives a $1,000 academic scholarship award from Joint Base Charleston Deputy Commander Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks and members of the JBC Balfour Beatty Communities housing office, on behalf of the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation, July 1 at the JBC Balfour Beatty Community Center located in Goose Creek. The Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation awards post-secondary scholarships, annually, to residents living in communities owned and managed by Balfour Beatty Communities. Scholarships are awarded based on review of the applicant's academic performance, financial need, community involvement, extra-curricular activities, and an essay evaluated on originality and content. From left to right: Christy Hustedde, Shannon Hurt, Sparks, Johnson, Patty Stanley, Allison Pack and Amy Richardson.
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A marriage of convenience may be more commitment than it at first seems
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BAH marriages are costly From Joint Base Charleston legal office
The possibility of collecting a base allowance for housing and being able to move out of the dorms might sound tempting, but getting married for these reasons can be costly. Marriage is a serious moral, financial, and emotional commitment; and the courts of South Carolina treat it as such. People often think that obtaining a divorce is easy or that if they have been married for a short time, they will be able to get an annulment. However, divorce and annulment proceedings can be costly and time consuming even if both parties want to leave the marriage. In order to get a divorce order, it is necessary to write a complaint, file it with the Family Court, pay filing fees, serve the complaint on the other spouse and schedule a hearing. These proceedings usually require the assistance of a lawyer. The base legal office does not represent legal assistance clients in state court, so Airmen often have to pay for a lawyer themselves. Private lawyers can charge up to thousands of dollars per case depending on its complexity. It is sometimes thought that a lengthy legal process can be avoided by getting an annulment to end a short marriage. However, the length of a marriage has nothing to do with getting an annulment. In order to obtain an annulment, one of four grounds must be present at the time of the marriage. These grounds are: Duress (someone forced you to get married), fraud (someone lied about their identity), affinity and consanguinity (the married couple are closely related, (in most states you cannot marry a first cousin), and failure to consummate by cohabitation (the couple never lived together after marriage). An annulment is usually not available to couples who have had sexual relations after the wedding. Even if a couple has never had sex, the court may use other factors to establish a valid marriage. Additionally, annulments can be more costly than a divorce because the parties may need to produce witnesses and other evidence at a hearing to prove one of the four grounds. Most couples don’t qualify for an annulment, and will need to obtain a divorce to end their marriage. In South Carolina, unless a person can prove very specific facts, such as adultery or physical cruelty, they will have to wait one year to get a divorce. During this one-year waiting period, spouses must live separate and apart. This means they cannot live together in the same house. Keep in mind that although living separate and apart, each spouse has a claim to any money that the other makes and property that is acquired by either partner. Additionally, if you are in the military, you are legally married until divorced. This means you are responsible for providing financial support to your dependents. Finally, entering into a sham wedding for the purposes of collecting BAH, could result in criminal charges for fraud against the United States. No one should enter into a marriage lightly. Wanting to move off base or to collect BAH is no reason to get married. Doing so could be costly and may jeopardize your career and place your personal life in total disarray. So, if you are considering saying, “I do” to this unwise action, please say, “I don’t” instead.
This article is not intended to replace seeking legal advice from an attorney. Legal assistance is provided at the Air Base on a walk-in basis on Tuesdays from 1200-1500. Legal Assistance is available at the Naval Weapons Station on a walk-in basis Mondays from 0800-1100 and on Fridays by appointment from 0800-1100. Please call 843-963-5502 for all appointments.
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All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406.
July 16 / EFMP Summer Bowling: 16 JUL, 1700-1900. Join us for a night of fun, valuable special needs information, and great networking!
July 18-22 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: 18-22 JUL, 0800-1630. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space-available-basis.
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July 19 / AFPAAS Training Tour (Key Spouses): 19 JUL, 15001630. This training is for all appointed Key Spouses who have completed the initial training. / My New Space: 19 JUL, 1500-1630. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.
July 20 / Joint Base Charleston Blood Drive: 20, JUL, 1000 1600 at the Fitness Center Gymnasium. Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the Blood Donor App or visiting redcrossblood.org (Sponsor Code: JBCHS). Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions. / Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston: 20 JUL, 09301130. Join us for this fun, fast- paced intro to JB Charleston. Get connected and learn about all your resources, where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! / MFLC Lunch And Learn Series: 20 JUL 1130-1230. Join us for FREE pizza at this class on “I Will Be Okay.” Recovering from divorce discussion will include the causes and realties of divorce, ways to cope, as well as responsibilities and forgiveness. The presentation also touches on children and divorce.
July 22 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: 1 or 22 JUL, 08001400. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base
Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend
July 22 / 10 Steps To Financial Stability And Success: 28 JUL, 0800-0930. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score.
July 22 / Heart Link – JB Charleston Spouse Orientation: 4 Aug, 0900-1400. Military spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, and benefits/services while making new friends!
Notices
/ Operation Employment: Military and Family Support teams at JB Charleston can help you wiht your job serach, career exploration, resume and more. Resume writing on Tuesdays, Interviewing for Success on Wednesdays and Federal Employment on Thursdays. 0900-1100, Bldg. 708, 224 Jefferson Ave., Weapons Station. Call 843-963-4406 / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.
To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication. July 20 or 27 / Interviewing For Success: 6, 13, 20, or 27 JUL, (Wednesdays), 1100-1300. Join this workshop and learn some tips and techniques for a successful interview!
Events
All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480.
July 19 or 26 / Resume Writing & Cover Letter: 5, 12, 19, or 26 JUL (Tuesdays), 1100-1300. Join this workshop and learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.
July 20 / MFLC Dine And Dash Learn Series: 20 JUL 17001800. Join us for FREE pizza at this class on “I Will Be Okay.” Recovering from divorce discussion will include the causes and realties of divorce, ways to cope, as well as responsibilities and forgiveness. The presentation also touches on children and divorce.
July 21 / Smooth Move: 21 JUL, 0900-1200. Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. / Screamfree: Parenting CPR: 14 or 21 JUL, 1600-1800. Workshop designed to help military families grow calmer and closer by providing a closer look at parenting styles, self-management and establishing bonds.
July 21 or 28 / Navigating Federal Employment: 7, 14, 21, or 28 JUL (Thursdays), 1100-1300. Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job! July 25 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: 11 or 25 JUL, 08001300. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 0800-0930, the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. / Home Buying: 25 JUL, 1430-1630. Join this workshop to learn the process of buying property. July 27 / Military Spouse 101: 27 JUL, 0900-1400. Being a mili-
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tary spouse can be a challenging adventure. Join the Military Spouse 101 class and meet other military spouses, while learning military culture such as acronyms, ranks, chain of command, core values and how to adjust to the military lifestyle.
July 28 / Think. Save. Plan. (Part I): 28 JUL, 1430-1530. Join us for this two-part series of discussing various retirement and savings options.
July 29 / Professionalism Is For Everyone: 29 JUL, 1030-1130. Professionalism is not just for the workplace, it’s for everyone and everywhere. Learn 5 keys to being a true professional and bring professionalism into your life.
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/ Operation Employment: Military and Family Support teams at JB Charleston can help you wiht your job serach, career exploration, resume and more. Resume writing on Tuesdays, Interviewing for Success on Wednesdays and Federal Employment on Thursdays. 0900-1100, Bldg. 708, 224 Jefferson Ave., Weapons Station. Call 843-794-7480. / CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480.
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