Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Patriot Vol. 9, No. 14
Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’
July 20, 2018
U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. William A. O'Brien
Col. Clinton R. ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing commander, is applauded by Lt. Gen. GI Tuck, 18th Air Force commander, and Col. Jimmy Canlas, outgoing 437th AW commander, as he takes command of the 437th AW during a change of command ceremony July 12, 2018, in Nose Dock 2. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.
437th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander By Airman 1st Class Joshua R. Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 437th Airlift Wing conducted a change of command ceremony July 12, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Col. Clinton R. ZumBrunnen assumed command of the 437th AW from Col. Jimmy Canlas. The 437th AW is tasked with operating and maintaining the largest fleet of C-17 Globemaster IIIs, valued over $10 billion, through a workforce comprised of 3,400 military and civilian personnel. The wing supports Department of Defense tactical airdrop, worldwide airlift and aeromedical evacuation support. Additionally, the wing oversees a budget of $44.7 million in support of Joint Base Charleston's flying activities. “It is an honor to serve alongside both of these colonels,” said Lt. Gen. GI Tuck, 18th Air Force commander. “I am proud of the accomplishments that Col. ZumBrunnen has achieved throughout his career. He is the right person to lead this wing.” ZumBrunnen is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours. Prior to his arrival at JB Charleston, he commanded the 305th Operations Group at Joint Base McGuire-DixLakehurst, N.J. and served as a strategist on the Chairman’s Action Group for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He spent two years living in Israel as part of the Olmsted Scholar Program and is a 1998 distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. “It’s an incredible honor to take command of the 437th,” said ZumBrunnen. “It’s a privilege to be a leader who has
tenance officer on C-17s, which I feel gives me an edge on the maintenance side.” Zumbrunnen has commanded at squadron and group levels. The 437th will be his first tour as a wing-level commander. “The most important part of being a commander, from what I have learned, is listening,” said Zumbrunnen. “Almost every great change we implemented at McGuire was an idea that came from someone else.” The 437th AW flew 20,000 sorties, transported 209,000 tons of cargo and delivered 138,000 passengers. The wing also supported 52,000 jumps from paratroopers in the U.S. Army and allies across the globe. The wing accounted for a third of U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua Maund Air Mobility Command’s strategic airlift operations Col. Patrick Winstead, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, leads a forCanlas’s time as commander. during mation of 437th AW Airmen as they render a salute during a change of “The 437th is a great team to be a part of,” said command July12, 2018, in Nose Dock 2. The 437th AW is tasked with operating and maintaining the largest fleet of C-17 Globemaster IIIs, val- Tuck. “Its Airmen are key to rapid global mobility ued at $10.1 billion, through a workforce comprised of 3,400 military and the mission of Air Mobility Command.” and civilian personnel. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Col. Canlas was awarded a Legion of Merit award for his disinfluence over deciding where people go, what they do and tinguished leadership of the 437th AW. The Airmen of the achieving what people want to achieve within the Air Force.” wing then ushered in their new leader, ZumBrunnen, with his ZumBrunnen was stationed here earlier in his career as a first official salute as the new commander. flight instructor and evaluator. In addition to training pilots, “The main message I would like to give to the Airmen of he also held various other aircrew flying assignments. the 437th is simple,” said ZumBrunnen. “What we do here, “I have been around the C-17 a lot during my time in the and what we prepare to do here, matters to the rest of the Air Force,” said ZumBrunnen. “My wife was actually a main- world.”
Civil engineers teach STEAM to kids
Story and photos by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics event for children from the Joseph Pye Elementary School Summer Camp July 12, 2018, at the emergency management building here. The event gave 89 students the opportunity to learn how the various applications of STEAM are implemented within the different career fields in the military. “A lot of these kids don’t really have a lot of experience or knowledge about what people do in the military, but this event helps them realize we have much more to our jobs than just combat,” said Tech. Sgt. Lyle Flagg, 628th CES Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight technician. “It was awesome to see and hear how excited they all were and how much more interest they showed in the jobs that the Air Force has to offer as well as in the military in general.” The event featured four learning stations comprised of members Elizabeth Wyatt, age 8, attempts to put on a firefighter uniform as quickly as possible during from the 628th CES fire emergency services section, EOD flight, a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) event July 12, 2018, at structural maintenance and the emergency management flight. the emergency management building on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The event gave 89 stu“It’s amazing to have the opportunity for these kids to come out dents the opportunity to learn how various applications of STEAM are implemented within here and learn some of the unique and different things we do,” said the different career fields in the military. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil. Tech. Sgt. John Christopher, 628th CES structural NCO in charge. “All four stations provided different aspects of STEAM. Hopefully we can get tary parents who work on base. “We’ve been on many trips and all of the students have come up to me and the chance to do this in the future and involve more units across the base to help better show how STEAM effects every career field in the military and to let me know this is hands down the best experience they’ve had so far," said Alana Jackson, Joseph Pye Elementary School site coordinator. "Some of open more avenues for those who are curious about joining.” The students were able to ask a few of the attending members more them were telling me they want to join the military now. A little girl in our STEAM-related questions as well as general questions about life in the mili- group didn’t know women were in the military and since she got to interact tary while eating lunch. Some students who attended are dependents of mili- with a female Airman, she’s ready to join herself.”
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INSIDE
TAPS
Laying the Lowcountry’s best to rest See page 3
GLOBEMASTER Pilots showcase the C17 worldwide See page 5
EVENTS
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The Patriot • July 20 - Aug. 2, 2018
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‘You work where? What exactly is an NOSC?’ Commentary by Cmdr. Teresa Ferry NOSC Charleston commander
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – I’m often asked “Where do you work on the base?” When I say Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Charleston, I get a bewildered look and I almost immediately have to follow up by saying the “Navy Reserve Center.” Since many folks do not understand what an NOSC is, I thought I would take the opportunity to explain what it is and what we do. NOSC Charleston provides administrative, training, and medical assistance to approximately 300 Selected Reserve Sailors, utilizing a small but dedicated full-time staff. While many people may be familiar with term “Selected Reservists” or SELRES, a better way to describe these individuals is “Citizen Sailors.” That’s because these men and women – who are doctors, nurses, police, firefighters, teachers, students, stay-at-home parents, and a multitude of other careers in their civilian lives – are simultaneously Navy Sailors, Chiefs and Officers.
Citizen Sailors maintain full-time civilian jobs and also work for the Navy the equivalent of one weekend a month and two weeks a year. Many are a part of your local community, living and working among us in the Lowcountry. Though some live over 1000 miles away, traveling a great distance to serve the needs of the Navy. Regardless of where they live, their hard work ensures they can seamlessly integrate into the active duty Navy when called on by maintaining their health, training and fitness. This is where NOSC Charleston fits in. The full-time staff supports these Citizen Sailors so they can be mobilization-ready and deploy anywhere around the world when the nation’s call comes. When that call is made, and they are notified of an upcoming mobilization, they will come to NOSC Charleston to complete their preparations and ensure their requirements are all met prior to heading to their deployment site. After their deployment is complete, our SELRES sailors will return once again to NOSC Charleston and prepare to transition back to civilian life and once again become a Citizen Sailor.
Air Force updates to AFI-36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance From Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON – The Air Force announced a series of uniform updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, effective July 13, 2018. “These changes stemmed from the 100th Air Force Uniform Board, which incorporated direct feedback from Airmen,” said Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel, and Services. “There are additional Uniform Board initiatives that are ongoing and still being analyzed for consideration and implementation by senior leaders.” The notable changes are, but not limited to:
Grooming and Appearance Standards - No minimum hair length for females, but up to a maximum bulk of threeand-half inches from scalp, allowing for proper wear of headgear. - Females are also authorized locs, which must be lightly fused or interwoven to present a neat, professional appearance.
Dress Uniform - All enlisted personnel may wear three-and-a-half inch or four-inch chevrons. - All or some ribbons and devices may be worn on service dress uniform.
- All, some or no ribbons and devices may be worn on blue service uniform.
Outer Garments, Headgear, Rank Insignia and Accessories - While off duty in civilian clothes males are authorized to wear earrings on or off installation. - Females are authorized to wear round or square white diamond, gold, white pearl or silver earrings as a set with any uniform combination. - Eyeglasses and sunglasses may have a small logo that can contrast with frame color or lenses. Conservative, clear, slightly tinted or photosensitive lenses are also authorized. - Airmen may wear either a sling style backpack or two strap backpack. - Handbags for all uniform combinations will be solid black leather or vinyl without ornamentation with black or white stitching. Physical Training Gear - Short- and long-sleeved solid white, black or light gray form fitting undershirts may be worn and visible under the short-sleeved shirt. - A balaclava (black) may now be worn with PT gear while performing physical fitness activities outdoors. For the complete list of changes, Airmen should go to: http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-2903/afi36-2903.pdf
Original 1944 Laffey crewman returns after 73 years
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Clinton Leonard, second to left, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, ushers WWII Veteran Waitman Kapaldo, left, across the brow to the USS Laffey July 6, 2018, at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Kapaldo was visiting the destroyer for the first time in 73 years. He is a member of the Laffey’s original 1944 crew. While on the ship from Feb. 8, 1944 to Sept. 24, 1945, he fought in several notable battles including the D-Day invasion of Normandy. During the Battle of Okinawa, Kapaldo helped defend the USS Laffey from more than 22 Japanese kamikaze planes that concentrated their attack on the destroyer. Six of those planes flew into the ship and three bombs were dropped on it. During the 90-minute attack, 32 crew members were killed.
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Clinton Leonard, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, ushers WWII Veteran Waitman Kapaldo across the deck of the USS Laffey July 6, 2018, at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Kapaldo had not been back aboard the USS Laffey since his last day assigned to the ship in September 1945. More than a dozen family members joined him as he reunited with the historic vessel. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.
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Laying the Lowcountry’s best to rest
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua R. Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – An American flag is symbolically folded 13 times into a recognizable triangular shape. The sound of rounds being chambered and fired echoing in unison from an M-14, followed by the playing of Taps. The ceremony concludes with the presentation of the flag to the next of kin of the passed service member with a final salute. Public Law 106-65 requires every eligible Veteran receive a military funeral honors ceremony, to include folding and presenting the United States burial flag and the playing of Taps, upon request of the family. “For me, it’s about honoring those who have served before us to give us this great country that we have,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Christian Zahler, Naval Support Activity religious program specialist. “They fought to ensure that our freedom is secured. Being a part of these ceremonies allows me to honor them.” Navy and Air Force members of Joint Base Charleston are tasked with this honorable mission. From the northernmost regions of the Carolinas to the southern areas of the "Peach State," squadrons nominate their sharpest members to lay these veterans to rest. “Watching an Airman transform into a guardsman is very interesting,” said Staff Sgt. Victoria Medina, 628th Force Support Squadron NCO in-charge of the base honor guard. “By the end of their time at honor guard, you notice a new level of professionalism and it seems to fine-tune their character.” Guardsmen go through a two and a half week-long training course, covering ceremonial drill, flag folding, firing party and situational customs and courtesies. Upon graduation, the guardsmen are capable of representing their individual branches and rendering the final honors for a service member. “The training was difficult at times but it prepared me to
take on this unique opportunity,” said Senior Airman Wayne Lee, 628th FSS honor guardsman. “Getting the opportunity to wear the ceremonial uniform and represent Joint Base Charleston and the Air Force overall is both a prideful and humbling experience.” All ceremonial movements and commands are standardized by the Air Force Honor Guard in order to alleviate deviation between base level honor guard units. This, along with a seasoned group of leaders like Medina, allows each generation of guardsmen to continue the traditions of the Air Force. “The favorite part of my job is facilitating the guardsmen and Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam J. Alex, 628th Security Forces Squadron master at arms, women,” said Medina. “Although plays taps during a Naval memorial ceremony at Carolina Memorial Gardens Cemetery in every detail is special, some of them North Charleston, S.C., July 2, 2018. Public Law 106-65 requires every eligible Veteran bear a personal experience for the receive a military funeral honors ceremony, to include folding and presenting the United guardsman. Either way, I take pride States burial flag and the playing of Taps, upon request of the family. in ensuring my guardsmen are taken care of emotionally and logistically.” Veterans from the conflicts that shaped our nation into what it is today, from World War II to current operations, may find their final place of rest in the South. For some, it’s an honor for JB Charleston and those who serve it to be the final chapter of a story that may have started before any of the guardsmen themselves were born. “It’s a way to let the families of those who served know that we have not forgotten them, even in their final hours,” said Zahler. “It is an honor being able to help the families bring closure and peace knowing that their loved one was honored with dignity and respect.”
1st Combat Camera Squadron hosts change of command Lt. Col. Tony M. Wickman receives the 1st Combat Camera Squadron guidon from Col. Todd Vician, Air Force Public Affairs Agency commander, during the change of command ceremony July 17, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 1st CTCS is tasked with providing senior Department of Defense and joint leaders with a directed imagery capability in support of strategic, operational and planning requirements during wartime operations, worldwide crises, contingencies, joint exercises and humanitarian operations.
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Senior Airman Walter Cooper, 628th Force Support Squadron honor guardsman, presents a folded flag for a portrait at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 29th, 2018. Guardsmen go through a two and a half week long training course, covering ceremonial drill, flag folding, firing party and situational customs and courtesies.
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JB Charleston’s C-17 demonstration pilots showcase capabilities worldwide Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Helena Owens Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Picture this: the sounds of jets roaring past, smells of grilled food filling the air and the sight of the United States military branches showcasing their capabilities in the air and on the ground. Air show season is well underway and Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, took the opportunity to showcase to the public how they defend the nation by inviting Joint Base Charleston’s C-17 demonstration pilot team as well as others to perform in the Great New England Air Show. “This is our third air show this summer and we have a couple more coming up,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Brad Polender, 15th Airlift Squadron flight commander. “We perform about one to two times a month depending on the needs and manning available.” Joint Base Charleston’s C-17 demonstration pilot team performs at air shows around the world. They demonstrate the various abilities the C-17 has including extended range tanks allowing it to fly all over the world with the ability to refuel in flight, minimum use of the runway to get in and out of austere locations quickly, reverse capability allowing it to land on any surface safely and the ability to hold over 170,000 pounds of cargo. “We transport anything America needs to anywhere in the world,” said Polender. “We provide the global reach necessary to help people around the world and to get the warfighters where they need to be.” Becoming a C-17 demo pilot, requires extra qualifications and training. There are academic classes needed to learn the regulations specifically for demo pilots. The pilots have to practice quite a few times in a simulator before going out and flying with the squadron commander for his or her certification. Then the group and wing commander interview the pilots and from there pass their selections up to Air Mobility Command for final approval. “The demo team consists of six pilots and four loadmasters,” said Polender. “The certification process for the whole team took about six months to complete.” Pilots are not the only necessary personnel required to showcase the capabilities of the C17. The demo team has a maintenance crew who travels along with them, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently. “When we are at a demonstration site and the jet breaks, I’m the only one there to fix it,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lance Wright, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief. “I coordinate with the aircrew to determine the status of the aircraft and what parts or personnel are necessary to fix the jet. I am the liaison between maintenance operations and the aircrew itself.” Although the work is hard and tiring, the aircrew said they enjoy what they do and are proud to showcase the abilities of their aircraft to the community. “I think it’s very important to come out and show the community some of the jobs we do,” said Polender. “I think any Air Force base will find it hard to be effective in its mission if they don’t have the consent of the public around them. I enjoy coming out and showing the taxpayers exactly what they are supporting."
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brad Polender, 15th Airlift Squadron flight commander, center, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. J.D. Fariss, 437th Operations Group wing chief of standardization and evaluation, left, and German air force Major Rico Persy, 14th Airlift Squadron German exchange pilot, right, prepare for a performance during the Great New England Air Show in Westover, Mass. Becoming a C-17 demo pilot, requires various extra qualifications and training. There are academic classes needed to learn regulations specifically for demo pilots. U.S. Air Force Capt. Brad Polender, 15th Airlift Squadron flight commander, gives a safety brief to his aircrew in the mission planning room of the 15 AS before departing July 12, 2018, to Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., for the Great New England Air Show. Before an aircrew can fly, a safety departure brief must be conducted every time to ensure all crew members are tracking on the flight plan and safety precautions.
JB CHS Sailor maps road to success
By Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Ensure service members have a roof over their heads? Check. Facilitate Navy events across a joint base? Check. Encompass what it means to be a leader and operate above and beyond what’s expected? Check and check. U.S. Navy Ships Serviceman 1st Class La’Tasha Martin, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied personnel housing office, checked these boxes and more, resulting in her July 3 selection through the Meritorious Advancement Program to be advanced to the paygrade of E6. The MAP is intended to give commanders the opportunity to recognize their best Sailors and shape their workforce by developing and rewarding their most talented enlisted members. NSA Charleston leadership has the opportunity to recog-
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U.S. Navy Ships Serviceman 1st Class La’Tasha Martin, Naval Support Activity Charleston unaccompanied personnel housing office, salutes the American Flag at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station June 20, 2018.
nize one deserving Sailor a year for their accomplishments by promoting those who work beyond their paygrade. Martin stood out among her peers and was promoted due to her exceptional job performance and involvement in the command and community. “Being selected through the MAP to E6 has shown me that hard work does pay off,” said Martin. “My peers and leaders have confidence in my ability to be a great leader.” Aside from her day-to-day job, Martin helps ensure her subordinates identify and meet goals and pushes them to be active in the command and community. She serves as a member of the Navy Ball Committee and is the NSA Morale, U.S. Air Force photo / Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Sean Stafford Welfare and Recreation Committee president. U.S. Navy Ships Serviceman 1st Class La’Tasha Martin, right, Naval Support “I push myself with personal goals as well as Activity Charleston unaccompanied personnel housing office, is meritoriously professional goals,” said Martin. “I also help advanced to the paygrade of E-6 during a promotion ceremony at Joint Base guide my junior Sailors by encouraging them Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station June 20, 2018. Martin was the one Sailor to be more active within the command and to selected through the Meritorious Advancement Program at NSA Charleston to set and meet personal goals.” be advanced to the paygrade of E6 this year. The MAP is intended to give comLeadership in her section describes Martin manders the opportunity to recognize their best Sailors and shape their workas dedicated. One senior enlisted Sailor said he force by developing and rewarding their most talented enlisted members feels like a proud parent as he watches Martin grow and excel. one Sailor at NSA Charleston selected for advancement this “She's an extremely reliable and hardworking Sailor and I year. Despite her hard work, she knows she couldn’t have never worry about anything when she's left in charge in my done it alone. Good mentors have pushed Martin to keep absence,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Corey Montgomery, excelling, serving as leaders she could exemplify. She now 628th Civil Engineer Squadron housing lead chief petty offi- hopes to mentor her own Sailors and provide them the same cer. “She’s dedicated. She's always willing to go the extra opportunities she was given. mile to ensure things are done correctly and on time. She “Thanks to my junior Sailors for allowing me to guide worked extremely hard to prove that she's worthy of them,” said Martin. “Find a way to make the best of any situincreased authority, roles, and responsibilities.” ation, don’t stand in the way of your destiny and always Martin reflected on how she believes she was chosen as the remember, it's what you make of it.”
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NHCC celebrates 120 years of US Navy Hospital Corps
U.S. Navy Seaman Katlin Dowling, center left, a hospital apprentice serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, and NHCC Command Master Chief Anthony Petrone, center right, cut the cake during NHCC’s Hospital Corpsman Ball, celebrating the 120th birthday of the US Navy Hospital Corps. Standing by are NHCC Executive Officer Capt. Kathleen Hinz, far left, and NHCC Commanding Officer Capt. Dale Barrette, far right.
628th FSS celebrates fitness center improvements
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Col. Jeff Nelson, right, 628th Air Base Wing commander, and Steve Parrish, left, 628th Force Support Squadron Fitness and Sports Center director, celebrate improvements made to the Air Base fitness center with Staff Sgt. Malik Khaalis, center left, 315th Maintenance Squadron, and Master Sgt. Seth Gressley, 437th MXS, during a ribbon cutting ceremony here, July 9, 2018. The ceremony highlighted the opening of the center’s functional fitness room and upgraded men’s showers. The 628th FSS invested more than $700,000 in new fitness equipment and renovated the open bay shower area into nine individual custom showers.
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Lasonya Lowe, right, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, swears the Oath of Enlistment as she reenlists June 16, 2018, during NHCC’s Corpsman Ball at the Charleston Club. Lt. Terry Starkey, left, head of NHCC’s Occupational Medicine, served as Lowe’s reenlisting officer.
Charleston Area Maritime Security Committee recognized as Nation's best
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Capt. John Reed, left, Commanding Officer of Sector Charleston, Mark Keel, Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Heather Holmquest, President of the Maritime Association of South Carolina, and Rear Adm. John Nadeau, right, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, stand together, Monday, July 9, 2018, during a recognition ceremony for the Charleston Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) at the International Longshoreman's Association building in Charleston, S.C. The Charleston AMSC has been selected as the AMSC of the year for 2017 due to their cutting-edge collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the intermodal environment and their participation in numerous multi-agency operations that dramatically improve security within the Port of Charleston.
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628th LRS holds change of command ceremony
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CATHOLIC SERVICES Daily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) Chapel Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) Chapel The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sunday- Mass 9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Allison Payne
Maj. John M. Barrett, right, assumes command of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Col. Rockie Wilson, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, during the 628th LRS change of command ceremony here, July 13, 2018. Lt. Col. Abbilyn Johnson, former 628th LRS commander, relinquished command to Barrett.
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628th Medical Group holds change of command ceremony
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SPAWAR employees receive high honors from National Society of Black Engineers By Alex Jackson SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic Charleston
In 2009, SSC Pacific established an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The National Protection to oversee changes to their terSociety of Black Engineers recently recognized two Space restrial microwave communications infraand Naval Warfare Systems Command employees for sucstructure in the Southern regions of the cess in their careers and in their communities. United States. Jimmie’s skilled leadership SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific supervisory engineer and management acumen resulted in the Jimmie Williams II and SSC Atlantic systems engineer project becoming a model of success within Sierra Williams won 2018 Golden Torch Awards. Jimmie the DHS/CBP community, and resulted in Williams was honored for Lifetime Achievement in additional business, significantly expandGovernment, while Sierra Williams was recognized as ing the scope of the project. Professional Member of the Year. Sierra is a systems engineer for the Each year, NSBE honors individuals, companies and Common Submarine Radio Room in North institutions that have produced a consistent body of highly Charleston, South Carolina. CSRR prodistinguished work, served as role models for others and vides the overall system of systems archiadvanced opportunities for African-Americans within industecture and infrastructure to allow for other try. NSBE recognizes accomplishments that enrich both C4I programs of record to operate in an engineers and the world with intelligence, talent and vision. undersea environment providing secured These award recipients exemplify NSBE’s mission “to voice and data communications for all subincrease the number of culturally responsible black engimarine classes. Sierra provides support and Courtesy photo neers who excel academically, succeed professionally and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic employee Sierra S. Williams expertise through all phases of the CSRR positively impact the community.” receives the Professional Member of the Year Award during the National Society of process, including requirements, design Through Jimmie’s affiliation with Phi Beta Sigma Black Engineers Golden Torch Awards ceremony. Williams is president of the engineering and procurement, integration, Fraternity, Inc., he mentored a recent San Diego State Charleston, S.C., chapter of NSBE Professionals. The Golden Torch Awards are the installation and post-delivery support. highest honors given by NSBE, an international organization with more than 17,000 University graduate who studied electrical engineering. Sierra has dedicated her career to helping members and 500-plus chapters in the U.S. and abroad. “I am proud that a young engineering student that I menothers. She volunteers with many science, tored since his freshman year graduated this year and accepttechnology, engineering and math (STEM) ed a job with a technology company,” Jimmie said. “His position not only reflects his academic outreach activities within the community. She enjoyed tinkering with toys as a child, and now talents, but also the leadership and community service aspects he demonstrated during his col- she helps children ignite that same curiosity of figuring out how items are made. lege career. This is fully in line with NSBE's mission.” “Sierra's passion and enthusiasm have revitalized the NSBE Charleston chapter, and has Jimmie led the development of the first version of the SPAWAR Program Executive Office shown students that they too can become successful,” said Shanda Johnson, SSC Atlantic’s Integrated Data Environment and Repository. SPIDER enables a different approach to busi- STEM outreach director. ness operations by utilizing a networked data environment to blend infrastructure, systems, Both awardees have made an impact on the future of SPAWAR, and positively influenced processes and personnel data. It is a web-based system that connects commands such as the next generation of scientists and engineers the nation and the Navy need. SPAWAR, PEO Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I), SPAWAR identifies, develops, delivers and sustains information warfighting capabilities Naval Sea Systems Command and others to an authoritative data environment hosting data supporting naval, joint, coalition and other national missions. SPAWAR consists of more than required to support C4I modernization efforts. SPIDER assists in managing well over 1,000 10,000 active duty military and civil service professionals located around the world and close C4I installations with values exceeding $100 million annually. Jimmie also oversaw the devel- to the fleet to keep SPAWAR at the forefront of research, engineering and acquisition to proopment and growth of a new core competency within SSC Pacific. vide and sustain information warfare capabilities to the fleet.
NHCC announces coveted 'Provider of the Year' award Navy Lt. Matthew Middendorf, left, a physician at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, located at Joint Base Charleston in Goose Creek, S.C., receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from NHCC Executive Officer Capt. Kathleen Hinz during an award ceremony in April. Middendorf was recently named NHCC’s Provider of the Year.
Story and photo by Kris Patterson Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Navy Lt. Matthew Middendorf, a physician in Naval Health Clinic Charleston’s Undersea Medicine Department, was named NHCC’s "Provider of the Year". He felt humbled when he found out he had won the coveted award. “I was surprised and honored,” said Middendorf. “It’s means a lot to me to be recognized for my work.” A native of Athens, Ga., Middendorf has been serving at NHCC on Joint Base Charleston since 2015. As an undersea medical officer, he provides primary care and readiness services for the students of Naval Nuclear Power Training Command. He serves as a member of NHCC’s Medical Executive Committee, ensuring command policies are in alignment with those of the Bureau of Medicine & Surgery. He has also served as independent duty corpsman program director for IDCs at three area commands, ensuring 100 percent credentialing and supervision, which allowed for the safe delivery of care to more than 8,100 active duty service members. "Lt. Middendorf is an outstanding physician who is committed to his patients and Navy medicine," said Capt. Dale Barrette, NHCC’s commanding officer. "He excels as a clinician, leader and serves as a role model to all of staff. He embodies the spirit of this 'Provider of the Year' award." Middendorf said he couldn’t have earned his new title without the support of his fellow staff members. “The effort is a collective one each and every day,” said Middendorf. “I am very lucky to have such a motivated team that has made it possible to accomplish many things.” He especially thanked the Navy hospital corpsmen on his team. “The corpsmen are the backbone of our clinic,” said Middendorf. “Without them, accomplishing our mission simply would not be possible.” Middendorf, the son of Mary and Bruce Middendorf and nephew of Wayne Middendorf, said his parents and uncle were his biggest inspirations for becoming a physician. “I am blessed to have wonderful parents as role models and mentors,” he said. “They have always instilled in me the importance of hard work and service to one’s fellow man. “I am lucky to have grown up with both my father and uncle as physicians,” Middendorf continued. “As a child, I always enjoyed their ‘doctor stories,’ and I grew to admire them in my early training for their bedside manner and tireless pursuit of excellence.” The 2004 graduate of Athens Academy earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia in 2009. Middendorf said a community medicine rotation with Dr. Joe Wills, a surgeon in Thompson, Ga. helped guide him along the path to a successful career. “Dr. Wills is an excellent surgeon and teacher, beloved by the community,” said Middendorf. “He was no-nonsense. He instilled in me that this is a serious profession and it needs to be taken seriously. Middendorf was commissioned in the Navy in 2009 through the Navy’s Health Professionals Scholarship Program. He followed in the footsteps of his paternal grandfather, Earl Middendorf, a former machinist mate in the Navy, as well as his maternal grandfather, Harold Berg, an Army Air Corps pilot who flew B24 bombers in the South Pacific during World War II. “I was intrigued by the different career possibilities and job opportunities in the Navy Medical Corps,” said Middendorf. “But even more so, I truly felt it was a privilege and an honor to be able to serve our great country.” Middendorf’s assignments prior to his position at NHCC included serving at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, in Panama City, Florida, completing dive medical officer training with an emphasis on the recognition and treatment of diving-related casualties; at the Naval Undersea Medical Institute, in Groton, Connecticut, where he underwent undersea medical officer and radiation health training and certification; and at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland, where he completed a year-long internal medicine residency and six months as a general medical officer in the Medical Readiness Dept. “The Navy has given me incredible opportunities to grow as a leader and a physician, Middendorf said as he reflected on his career thus far. His next assignment will be at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, where he will finish an internal medicine residency. One of his long-term goals for the future is to teach medicine.
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Program are eligible to receive. r PCS Prep - 2:00pm-3:30pm, in conjunction with MPS, this mandatory workshop preps the attendee for orders and provides expert advice from several agencies to help with the relocation. Spouses are encouraged to attend. r Investment Fluency: Planning For Your Tomorrow Today - 11:00am-12:00pm learn the tools and resources that will allow you to enrich your financial growth while improving your investment fluency!
EVENTS All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified. Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com
July 24 r EFMP 101 - 1:00pm-2:00pm, come meet our EFMP Coordinator and receive education on the benefits and entitlements that members of the Exceptional Family Member
July 25 r Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston - 9:30am – 11:00am, intro to JB Charleston for spouses who have recently moved here. Connect, meet other newly-arrived spouses, learn about resources and learn where to shop, dine, and play in the Lowcountry. r My New Space - 2:30pm-4:00pm, mandatory class for all Dorm residents after they hit the 2 year mark of prior to getting married. Certificates are presented after completion of the class and given to the dorm manager by the Airmen.
July 30 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00am – 1:00pm, a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop. Aug. 1 r Pre-separation Counseling - 8:30am-11:30am, learn
benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to separating/retiring respectively. r Budgeting And Credit - 9:30am-11:00am, learn the basics of budgeting and managing your credit for a financially responsible lifestyle! Aug. 2 r Quickstart - 7:30am-4:00pm, in conjunction with MPS, this is a mandatory in-processing for all newcomers to Joint Base Charleston. Spouses are encouraged to attend!
Aug. 3 r Ready, Set, Parent - 9:00am-11:00am, join us to learn new parent basics, prenatal hygiene, talk with a representative from Tricare and connect with other expectant parents!
Aug. 6-10 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.
Aug. 7 r Resume Ready - 7:30am – 4:00pm, stop by anytime during the hours of learn how to build an effective civilian resume, or have their existing resume reviewed to ensure they are resume ready! r My New Space - 8:00am-9:30am, mandatory class for all Dorm residents after they hit the 2 year mark of prior to getting married. Certificates are presented after completion of the class and given to the dorm manager by the Airmen.
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 24 r Resume And Cover Letter - 9:00am-11:00am, learn how to build an effective civilian resume utilizing different formats and how to prepare a compelling cover letter.
July 25 r Interviewing For Success - 9:00am - 11:00am, learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing! r EFMP 101 - 1:00pm-2:00pm, come meet our EFMP Coordinator and receive education on the benefits and entitlements that members of the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible to receive. EVENTS All classes/appointments are typically held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Air Base (AB), or at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, Weapons Station (WS) unless otherwise specified. Dates/times are subject to change. For the most current program listings and to reserve your seat, please call (843) 963-8883 or log onto our website www.jbcharleston.com July 23-27 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.
July 26 r Employer Panel - 11:30am-1:00pm, various employers will service on a panel to answer industry and interview related questions, some will potentially be hiring. We encourage all job seekers (active duty military, civilians and spouses) are encouraged to attend. Business professional attire is required and a resume is highly encouraged. July 27 r Navigating Federal Employment - 9:00am-11:00pm, join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!
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Aug. 6 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00am – 1:00pm, a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop. Aug. 13 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00am-4:30pm, learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included. r Investment Fluency: Planning For Your Tomorrow Today - 8:00am-9:00am learn the tools and resources that will allow you to enrich your financial growth while improving your investment fluency!
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