07-24-2015 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 6, No. 27

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

Friday, July 24, 2015

628th LRS Port Ops receives new boats U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt

(Left) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Fuels Curtis Clausen and Machinist Mate 2nd Class Kevin Labencki, from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Port Operations, dock a Harbor Security Boat, July 21, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The 628th LRS Port Operations received two new 27-foot Harbor Security Boats to replace older watercraft. These HSBs are highly maneuverable, welded aluminum boats with 150-horse powered outboard engines. The 628th LRS currently has six boats in their inventory.

AFPC Roadshow team visits JB Charleston

From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center visited Joint Base Charleston - Air Base July 20, 2015, to share information about Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes.

During the briefings, EES/WAPS subject matter experts spoke about changes that have already been implemented, those slated for implementation in the months ahead and the reasons and philosophy behind the changes.

"This is one of the most significant changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion system in a generation," said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, AFPC commander.

"So, we feel it's important to bring this information directly to commanders and Airmen and allow them to ask questions and get immediate answers from the experts."

The briefing team hosted two all-calls to ensure all Team Charleston members received the information face-to-face. In addition, the team held a Q & A session.

"Team Charleston, Team FSS and the Road Show team were ready and willing to deliver and receive information," said Chief Master Sgt. Debra Mosley, 628th Force Support U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt Squadron superintendent. "It was nice to see everyone engaged in this unique opportunity.

Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center visited Joint Base The team was the best of the best. They were subject matter experts showing they cared Charleston – Air Base July 20, 2015, to share information about Enlisted Evaluation System and by providing clear and concise responses to multiple questions. Bottom Line: Knowledge Weighted Airman Promotion System changes. is power. Knowing the facts may prevent possible misperceptions allowing for possible favorable views on the changes to the promotion and evaluation system."

An essential change to the new system is that the evaluation will focus on an Airman's job performance.

"The briefing was right on target," said Mosley. "It is important because it provided a sound foundation to a new evaluation system and clarified Air Force intent and expectations. Why a Roadshow? To ensure duty performance is the number one factor considered as we implement the Enlisted Evaluation System."

Mosley believes one big take-away from today's brief is that "It is the new Airman Comprehensive Assessment (feedback)" that will determine the outcome of an evaluation.

If feedback is timely and the midterms are truthful, the EPR will not be a surprise. The report will write itself, provided feedback is complete.

Other non-commissioned officers also shared their thoughts on the new EES. Tech. Sgt. Frederick Hines, from the 437th Operations Group support staff believes the new system will be an improvement in the long run.

"My take is that supervisors and commanders have to do their best to make sure they are giving fair and honest assessments and stratifications," said Hines. "Commanders have to be a bit more involved with the process and the Airmen than they previously were.

Overall, this is going to be a good move for the Air Force but there will be an initial culture shock to the upcoming implementations. We all have to do our part as Airmen and supervisors to make this a successful process."

For more information about EES/WAPS changes, go to the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil, select "enlisted" under the active duty, Guard or Reserve drop down menus, and then select "evaluations" in the left hand column.

INSIDE

Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley, 23d Wing Public Affairs contributed to this article.

NWS employee retires after 35 Years

LONG SERVICE

Page 5

15th AS participates in trans-Atlantic exercise

TALISMAN SABRE Page 6

Protecting aircraft and aircrews

RAVEN 1

Page 7

WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE for Joint Base Charleston, SC PF T-Storms Friday, July 24

(60% precip)

High 90º Low 72º

Sunny Saturday, July 25

(10% precip)

High 90º Low 70º

See Joint Base Charleston on Facebook! - Follow Discussions, Connect With Your Base!

CYAN-AOOO

MAGENTA-OAOO

YELLOW-OOAO

BLACK 01/29/08

Mostly Sunny

Sunday, July 26

(10% precip)

High 90º Low 70º

2

The Patriot • July 24, 2015

Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot

The Patriot, the official weekly paper of Joint Base Charleston is published every Friday by Diggle Publishing Co., (843) 412-5861, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the 628th Air Base Wing.

This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families. Its contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Navy.

The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by DoD, Air Force, Navy or Diggle Publishing Company of the products or services advertised.

Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provided by the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office of Joint Base Charleston. All photographs are Air Force or Navy photographs unless otherwise indicated.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.

The Publisher and Public Affairs office reserve the right to refuse any advertisement deemed against DOD regulations or which may reflect poorly on the bases or personnel.

Deadlines

The deadline for submitting stories for space-available publication is prior to noon of the Friday preceding the desired publication date. The Patriot staff reserves the right to edit all copy submitted for publication.

Editorial Staff

Joint Base Charleston commander Col. Robert Lyman Public Affairs Officer Capt. Christopher Love Patriot Editor Trisha Gallaway

Editorial Content

Questions and comments can be directed to the editor.

The Patriot can be reached at: 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office, Building 302, Room 312.

Phone: (843) 963-5608, Fax: (843) 963-3464 Mail to: 628 ABW/PA, 102 East Hill Blvd., Charleston AFB, SC 29404-5154.

E-mail to: patriot@charleston.af.mil All news releases should be sent to this address.

Publisher / Advertising

Display advertisements are solicited by the publisher and inquiries regarding advertisements should be sent to: Diggle Publishing Company Tel: (843) 412-5861 Fax: (843) 628-3454 Chuck Diggle - Publisher Chuck@CharlestonMilitary.com Sam Diggle - Sales Visit www.CharlestonMilitary.com or search for Diggle Publishing Company on Facebook

Classified ads are free, with the exception of business-related ads, for active-duty military members and their spouses, retirees and reservists. See the Classified page for details and rules.

Free classified ads may be placed - and current issue may be viewed online - by visiting www.CharlestonMilitary.com

Important Base Numbers:

Commander’s Action Line 963-5581 Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline 963-5550

Inspector General’s Office 963-3553 / 963-3552

To See More Photos & News, Visit www.Charleston.Af.Mil

COMMENTARY

Teamwork: the common thread wherever life takes us

By Col. Gregory Gilmour 315th Airlift Wing commander

When we take the oath to join the military, our future is wide open and we are eager to start the journey. Most of us quickly learn that teamwork is one of the most important elements of success. It's the same whether we sign on for active or Reserve duty, as enlisted, officer or Defense Department civilian.

Teamwork has always been the key contributor to success.

When I graduated from the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps program at The Citadel here in Charleston almost 30 years Col. Gregory S. Gilmour 315th Airlift Wing commander ago, I never imagined my journey would bring me full circle back to the Lowcountry where it all began.

I've had the honor of being a member, as well as leader, of some of the greatest teams out there - at The Citadel and in the Navy and Air Force Reserve. Whether I was flying Navy helicopters, Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers and now C-17 Globemaster IIIs, none of it would have been

possible without a strong, dedicated team.

While in uniform, the team is made up of fellow aircrew members, aircraft maintainers, security forces, medical folks, personnel specialists, pay specialists and every person working on the base to support our military mission.

When off duty and not in uniform, most of us are still part of a team.

Sometimes it's a spouse (for me, my wife Kathy), another family member or a group of friends. This team is just as important because it helps us maintain an important balance in our lives that is vital to our wellbeing.

Reservists have another team we belong to - our civilian employers.

Most Reservists spend a majority of their time at a job in the civilian sector, as doctors, nurses, lawyers, police officers, firefighters, etc. If things are not in harmony in our civilian jobs, there can be negative impacts on the other two teams of which we are a part.

Our teams are symbiotic. If there is imbalance in one, there's a good chance it will affect the other teams. If you take the time to nurture all of your teams and teammates, success for all will result.

A successful team is not simply made up of leaders and followers but of people who work together tirelessly in everything they do.

Like every team that I have had the pleasure of being part of, Team Charleston has the right ingredients for success.

Communication skills, more important than you think

By Lt. Col. Claudia Bermudez 628th Logistic Readiness Squadron commander

One of the biggest challenges we all face is trying to decide what we want to be. For the longest time I worried that I didn't have a "real" calling. I didn't want to be a doctor or a nurse or a lawyer. I was just an Airman. Doing what Airmen do: CDCs, OJT, getting qualified on vehicles and on test equipment, learning stuff on the computer and generally figuring out how the Air Force worked.

However, being an Airman comes with certain expectations. We are entrusted with ever greater responsibilities as we are promoted. As a young supervisor, I was responsible for training and disciplining of the Airmen assigned to me. I think my communications skills were less than they should have been for both my subordinates and my supervisors. I kept thinking it needed to be a special meeting or a "one-on-one" discussion. As I matured, I realized that day-to-day communication was more important than the occasional closed door "oh my gosh, what did I do now" meetings.

As a young staff sergeant with seven years under my belt, I was confident in my ability to take care of business. So I was a little surprised when my NCOIC asked me to come over later that afternoon for a little talk. Earlier that same day I had to explain to him why my team, which

consisted of two Airmen, was unable to complete the task of setting up some equipment in the time required for an ongoing mission. Thankfully, after some serious scrambling and cannibalizing, we were able to get the equipment set up. As I sat in front of him, he handed me a piece of paper. It was quite a rude awakening when I realized he had handed me a LOR. He proceeded, in a very calm and conversational tone, to explain how I had failed in my duties as a supervisor and team leader and how my failure could have impacted the mission. I was utterly shocked to have received a LOR. Later, after having calmed down, I realized that he needed me to understand how significant my failure could have been, because I had, in fact, failed. I had assumed that a proper inventory had been done but I failed to communicate this requirement. I also failed to ask when the last inventory was done or to check the paperwork. As the person in charge, I was the one responsible.

As a commander, I try to share as much as I can with the people I work with both up and down the chain. Issues may become monumental if you keep them to yourself. The leadership chain exists to help you resolve things even if some yelling or cursing is involved. In the end, the goal is to analyze the situation and come up with the best solution to the problem. By the way, at some point in my 27 year career I realized that being an Airman is my calling.

Prevention is key: The Emperor must die

By Col. Kevin Murphy 436th Medical Group commander

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DEL. – Last month I read The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Sidhartha Mukherjee.

Mukherjee weaves his experience as an oncologist and cancer researcher into the history, treatment and prevention of cancer going as far back as 2500 B.C. While the historical accounts of diagnosis and treatment were fascinating, the role of prevention was the critical piece.

Any discussion of something abnormal must first start with what is normal. Normal body cells grow, divide and die each and every day. This cell division leads to growth in early life and replacement of dying cells or injury repair as an adult.

Cancer, on the other hand, is caused by abnormal division growing out of control and often leading to invasion of normal surrounding tissues.

Damage to DNA appears to play a critical role in determining which cells become cancer cells.

When DNA is damaged in a normal cell, the cell either repairs the DNA or the cell dies. In a cancer cell, the DNA damage does not lead to cell death and the cell continues to make identical defective cells, cancer cells. Damaged DNA can be inherited, occur as a result of a mistake in replication or be induced by environmental factors such as smoking or sun exposure.

The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 3.9 million new cases of cancer this year and just over 600,000 cancer-related deaths.

History The first reference to tumors comes from Imhotep, an ancient Egyptian surgeon, in 2500 B.C. Imhotep wrote about a number of medical conditions ranging from broken bones and abscesses to tumors. His diagnosis and treatment for each was carefully documented in great detail. Imhotep's despair and frustration at not being able to treat tumors is evident in his indicated therapy - "There is none."

Around 400 B.C. Hippocrates used the word karkinos, Greek for crab, to describe tumor masses with radiating blood vessels that resembled a crab and its legs. Some 500 years later Galen, the highest medical authority for more than 1,000 years, attributed tumors to an internal overdose of black bile. Like Hippocrates, he felt that invasive tumors were "best left untreated, since patients live longer that way." Writing in Latin, karkinos translated to cancer.

Outside of the examples above, early medical history has few references to cancer and there are several explanations for this absence. Cancer is an age-related disease. The risk of breast cancer for a 30-year old woman is 1 in 400, at 70 years of age the risk grows to 1 in 9. Simply stated, people usually succumbed to other diseases such as cholera, small pox and plague before cancer had a chance to present. Cancer incidence saw a sharp uptick in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Some of this can be attributed to an increase in the average lifespan, but environmental factors and changes in lifestyle also played a role.

In 1900, tuberculosis was the most common cause of death, while cancer ranked seventh.

Between 1900 and 1916, cancer related deaths

grew by 29.8 percent and became the second leading cause of death behind heart disease. It's no coincidence that per capita consumption of cigarettes rose from 54 in 1900 to 675 in 1918.

Per capita consumption continued to climb and reached its peak of 4,345 in 1963. During this period, lung cancer death rates skyrocketed from 2.7 per 100,000 to 75.6 per 100,000.

If you thought the lung cancer statistics were sobering, the rate of skin cancer cases is even more astonishing. Today, about 2.2 million people per year are diagnosed with skin cancer - squamous cell, basal cell and melanoma. Over the past three decades, more people have been diagnosed with skin cancer that all other cancers combined. To put this in perspective, between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to the age of 65 will have either basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, while one person dies of melanoma every 57 minutes.

Treatment The advent of anesthesia in 1846 led to an explosion in surgical approaches in the treatment of cancer and ushered in "the century of the surgeon". At Johns Hopkins, Dr. William Halsted advanced the radical mastectomy for the treatment of breast cancer, a procedure that would remain in vogue for the next 80 years. Ground breaking research by Dr. Bernard Fisher in the 60s and 70s called into question the need for radical mastectomies and his research conclusively proved that a less-invasive lumpectomy surgery was just as effective as the radical mastectomy.

In 1896, a 21-year old Chicago medical student, Emil Grubbe hypothesized that recently discovered X-rays could be used to kill cancer cells.

He put his theory to the test and found X-rays to be successful at killing small localized cancers, but had no effect on tumors that had already metastasized. Further research validated his success and led to increased use of radiation therapy in conjunction with therapy.

In 1933, Dr. Evarts Graham performed the first pneumonectomy (removal of an entire lung) to save a patient diagnosed with lung cancer.

Ironically Dr. Graham, a lifelong smoker, died of lung cancer in 1957.

Dr. (Lt. Col.) Stewart Alexander studied the effects of mustard gas on soldiers in 1943 and discovered that the gas stopped rapidly dividing cells and theorized it could be used to suppress the growth of cancer cells. Animal studies proved him correct and the first human treatments began in 1945, ushering in the age of chemotherapy.

Today's combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and minimally invasive surgery have significantly improved outcomes, quality of life and survivability rates.

Prevention and Early Detection Advanced diagnostic tools have enabled earlier detection which in-turn has led to earlier intervention and greater survivability rates. That said, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So, what can you do to prevent the most common forms of cancer? Here are some tips.

Skin cancer- Avoid tanning beds and cover up with clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an APF of 15 or high-

er, SPF 30 or higher for extended outdoor activity.

Apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to going outdoors and reapply frequently, every 2 hours, to maximize the effectiveness of the sunscreen.

Examine your skin from head-to-toe once a month and follow the skin cancer ABCDEs - Asymmetry (draw a line through the center of a mole and both halves should resemble each other), Border (borders should be smooth), Color (should be a single shade), Diameter (should be smaller than the diameter of a pencil eraser), and Evolving (note any changes in size, shape, color or elevation). More information can be found at the following link http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information.

Lung cancer- Smoking is the single greatest cause of lung cancer. If you are a smoker and would like to quit smoking, the Medical Group has several resources to assist you. Health Promotion, formerly the HAWC, offers one on one tobacco cessation counseling, access to the "Freedom Quitline" which is sponsored by the Air Force and University of Tennessee, and direct provider counseling for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). For these programs please contact the Health Promotion staff at 677-FRED. You can also call 430-7633 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Frazier, the Internal Behavioral Health Consultant, in the family clinic for assistance with stopping tobacco use and maintaining abstinence.

Breast cancer- Women between the ages of 20 and 40, should perform monthly self-breast exams and have a clinical breast exam every three years.

Women 40 and over should also perform monthly self-breast exams and have a clinical breast exam annually. Mammograms are also recommended annually for women ages 40 and over.

Colon cancer- diets high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains have been linked with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer. Being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight has also been linked to a lower risk of colon cancer.

Regular screening with a colonoscopy, beginning at age 50, is recommended for men and women.

Those with a family history of colon cancer or other risk factors may need a colonoscopy at an earlier age and should check with their doctor.

Cervical cancer- nearly all cervical cancers are linked to the human papilloma virus (HPV). Two vaccines are available to protect against certain HPV infections and the American Cancer Society recommends routine vaccination for boys and girls at 12 years of age, or as early as 9 years of age in extenuating circumstances. Women should start getting Pap smears at age 21. Women age 21-29 should get routine pap smears every 3yrs. Women over the age of 30 should have routine pap smears every 5 years with additional HPV testing. If a woman has an abnormal pap, it is imperative for her to follow up with her Gyn provider.

Significant advances in diagnosis and treatment have drastically reduced the number of cancer related deaths and enhanced the quality of life for cancer patients. But, there will still be 3.6 million new cases this year and more than 600,000 will die as a result of cancer. Following the preventive tips above will significantly increase your chances of having a cancer-free life. Now, take these preventive weapons and kill the Emperor.

The Patriot • July 24, 2015

JB CHS NEWS

Col. Mathews takes charge of 628th MSG

Maj. Ryder assumes command of 437th AMXS

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton

Colonel Robert Lyman (left), Joint Base Charleston commander, passes the 628th Mission Support Group guidon to incoming commander, Col. Richard Mathews (right), during the 628th MSG change of command, July 17, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, SC. Mathews assumed command of the 628th MSG from Col. Michael Mongold during the ceremony. Mathews comes to JB Charleston from Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill,, where he was chief, Engineering Division Directorate of Installations and Mission Support. Mongold is headed to the Air Force Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio – Randlolph, Texas, where he will serve as the chief of the Air Expeditionary Forces Operations Squadron.

3

Courtesy photo / 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Colonel Brian Peters, 437th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Robert Ryder, the new 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander during an assumption of command ceremony held at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 22, 2015.

Ryder comes to JB Charleston from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., where he was the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander. Lt. Col. Adam DiGerolamo, the former 437th AMXS commander departed JB Charleston in June 2015 and is now the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander at Al Udeid Air Base.

AF releases first-term Airman retraining quotas

By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Eligible first term enlisted Airmen interested in retraining opportunities can review the fiscal year 2016 online retraining advisory on myPers. Air Force officials approved 1,599 FY16 first term Airman retraining quotas in 45 Air Force specialty codes.

A variety of retraining-in AFSCs are available including cyber, intel, pararescue, flight engineer, missile and space facilities and more. Most are open to all eligible Airmen, but some - such as the aerospace medical service and flight and operational medical technician AFSCs - require prior qualifications, so interested Airmen need to review the requirements

on the myPers retraining page.

"The FTA retraining program allows first term Airmen, including staff sergeants who are in their first enlistment, to retrain in conjunction with a reenlistment into skills where a shortage exists," said Chief Master Sgt. Bernadette Gregory, Enlisted Skills Management Branch chief. "This is a great opportunity for first term Airmen to pursue a different career field while enabling the Air Force to maintain a healthy balance in all enlisted career fields."

When an Airman can apply for retraining depends on the length of enlistment (four or six years), and stateside or overseas location. Airmen should refer to instructions on the myPers retraining page for details.

The online retraining advisory is located on the myPers enlisted retraining home page under the "Tools" section. In

addition to the advisory, the section includes an application link with information, application process instructions and links to documents necessary to submit an application.

Once Airmen submit their retraining request, they will get an email within 20 duty days establishing their eligibility for the requested AFSC. Retraining applicants who have not received that message by the 20th duty day can contact the Total Force Service Center via the "contact us" link on myPers. Applicants can also track their training requests on myPers under the "My Account" link.

For more information about Air Force personnel programs go to the myPers website. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following these instructions on the Air Force Retirees Services website.

To see the Patriot online or download a PDF of the paper, please visit www.CharlestonMilitary.com 4/16/2015 1:53:42 PM

S E L L YO U R H O M E F O R $ 2 5 0 0

Save Your Money. Preserve Your Equity.

Contact Me Today For All Your Real Estate Needs!

Buying • Selling • Relocating • Property Management

22 Years Of Military Experience!

<££ '68'9'2;!ধ32 831 ;!8; 3 £39'W

-2& 3<; ,3> '&'(@ -9 8'&')2-2+ ;,' >!@ 8'!£ '9;!;' -9 93£&W

843.900.4000

8'&'(@W$31 FLAT FEE. FULL SERVICE. r 830'8 $3f36 1!@ !66£@

1215 Wild Goose Trail (Drakesborough): $161,000, 3Br/2.5BA, 1614sf Your New Home Awaits You!

Sarah Coleman-Lee, Realtor®

AgentOwned Realty Company

5321 Deep Blue Ln: (Indigo Fields): $213,500, 4BR/2.5BA, 1876 sf Amazing incentives you don't want to miss!

1-888-992-4723

Sarah@CharlestonsBestRealty.com Visit

www.CharlestonsBestRealty.com

Going the "EXTRA" Mile

for all MLS listings in this area!

All military services, active duty, Guard, Reserves, prior service and veterans.

TTC wants you.

Attend the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workshop and learn about opportunities for you at TTC. • Available programs of study • Programs available for veterans at TTC • Applying for financial aid

We Support Our Local Military!

See Our Ad On The Back Page!

Admission application fees waived for attendees.

Refreshments provided.

Thursday, July 30 6-7 p.m.

Trident Technical College Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, Bldg. 410, Rm. 212 RSVP: Reserve your seat—call the VETS Center at 843.574.6882.

4

The Patriot • July 24, 2015

JB CHS NEWS

Technical sergeants selected for promotion to master sergeant From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Air Force announced July 16, 2015 that it had selected 5,301 technical sergeants, 22.4 percent of the 23,619 eligible, for promotion to master sergeant during the 2015 E7 promotion cycle.

At Joint Base Charleston, S.C., 56 technical sergeants were selected for promotion.

The technical sergeants selected for promotion are: 14th Airlift Squadron Terry Langston Brandon Lenz Michael Morris

16th Airlift Squadron Jason Brown

373rd Training Squadron Andrew Alford Matthew Loy Robert Pennington James Scarbrough

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt

Technical sergeants selected for promotion gather during the Master Sergeant Promotion Release Party July 16, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. More than 50 technical sergeants from Joint Base Charleston were selected for promotion. The Air Force selected 5,301 technical sergeants, 22.4 percent of the 23,619 eligible, for promotion to master sergeant during the 2015 E7 promotion cycle. Individual score notices are available in virtual Military Personnel Flight, accessible via AFPC Secure.

437th Aerial Port Squadron Alejandro Castillo Chelce Green

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Kennith Bryant Leroy Coombes Frank Franklin Daniel Johnson Brian Parmerter William Phillips Michael Pock Gary Pongetti Andrew Preuss Barbara Riddell Ruben Ruiz Matthew Spillars 437th Maintenance Group Ryan Francois Shane Spradlin Ron Williams

628th Medical Support Squadron Chatoya Garner Terrell Tilley Michelle Wilkes

628th Air Base Wing Miranda Green Crystal Pridgen Phillip Vickery Robert Wood

628th Civil Engineer Squadron Robert Smith

628th Communications Squadron Kathy Mikkelsen 628th Comptroller Squadron Lyudmila Mueller 628th Contracting Squadron Tarha Burchell

437th Maintenance Squadron John Alford John Boyles Christopher Simmons

628th Force Support Squadron Ernest Akuamoah Briane Rock,

437th Maintenance Operations Squadron Daniel Frelin Dylan Hofert

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Erick Evangelista Ian Ouellette William Stapp Titus Wright

437th Operations Group Samuel Stewart

628th Medical Operations Squadron Lona Conrad

437th Operations Support Squadron Christina Brooks

RODGERS ENTERPRISES 7635 Dorchester Road • North Charleston, SC

843-552-1330

628th Security Forces Squadron Dwayne Hurt Michael Whisnant

Shawna Drivers Adam Pearsoll Calantha Pickel Samantha Thompson

Family Owned & Operated For Over 30 Years

This is the first master sergeant promotion cycle to incorporate a two-phase selection process.The two-phase process included a Phase I score based on Weighted Airman Promotion System factors (enlisted performance reports, time in grade, time in service, decorations points, promotion fitness examination and skills knowledge test scores). Eligible Airmen whose Phase I scores met the Phase I cutoff for their control Air Force specialty code are considered for promotion during the Phase II central evaluation board.

Airmen who were considered for promotion during Phase II will see a folder titled "15E7" in their Board folder in the Personnel Record Display Application. In the "15E7" folder is an overview of what the central evaluation board reviewed during the Phase II process.

Airmen selected for master sergeant will be promoted in order of promotion sequence number beginning Aug. 1.

Selections are tentative until the data verification process is complete, which is normally within 10 days of the promotion release date.

For more information about Air Force personnel programs go to the myPers website. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following these instructions on the Air Force Retirees Services website.

Debbie Gildea from the Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office contributed to this article.

Take the Lead

Buy • Sell • Trade • No Credit Check • Downpayment Equals Approval!

On Lot Financing Available! Payments as LOW as $100 bi-weekly!

Warranties on all Financed Vehicles! • Over 260 Vehicles In Stock!

5 Miles from AFB!

General Manager

ROD RODGERS

$9,800 CASH 2006 Lexus GS 300 Loaded, navigation, must see

Finance Manager

DUSTIN RODGERS

$9,900 CASH

Cash Specials!

And $8,900

2006 Lexus ES 300 Auto, leather, sunroof, navigation

Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM)

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Auto, leather, sunroof, 4 cyl

Graduate Certificates in: Technical Program Management (TPgM)

$8,590 2006 Chevrolet HHR LT Auto, 108K miles, excellent condition

$7,800 CASH

$9,900

2003 Ford Mustang GT Auto, V8, convertible, must drive!

2005 Toyota Sequoia Limited Auto, leather, sunroof, low mileage

Reduced!

$10,590 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Auto, 159K miles, extra clean, well maintained

$500

Ask About Our

Military Discount!

On Financed Vehicles

$29,500

$7,800 CASH 2007 Chevy Colorado LS 285 Auto, 107k miles, 4 cyl, clean

1964 Chevrolet C/K 10 Series Stepside Full frame-off restoration, V8, call for details!

843-552-1330 • 7635 Dorchester Road • North Charleston, SC

www.RodgersEntOnline.com

Technical Project Management (TPM) Systems Engineering Management (SEM)

GI Bill and Tuition Assistance welcome!

For stories, photos and archives, visit www.charleston.af.mil

To see the Patriot online or download a PDF of the paper, please visit www.CharlestonMilitary.com or search Facebook for “Diggle Publishing Company” C

C

Inquire Today at www.citadel.edu/PMGT

JB CHS NEWS

The Patriot • July 24, 2015

5

Naval Weapons Station civilian retires after 35 years of service

By Trisha Gallaway Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

A 628th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station police officer and member of the Harbor Patrol Unit has decided it's time to remove his badge, hang up his handcuffs and retire.

After 35 years of combined federal and military service, William (or Bill as he's known to his co-workers) Stevens Jr., will officially retire from the 628th SFS July 27, 2015.

Following five years in the Navy as a Boatswain's Mate, and assignments that took him from California, into the Pacific and over to Europe, Stevens spent time working in industrial construction and raising his family. On March 28, 1985, he returned to the military but this time as a civil servant.

"Bill joined the Naval Weapons Station Security Forces first as a guard and then later as a police officer," said William Scheer, 628th SFS Weapons Station Operations manager.

One of the more memorable moments in Stevens' long career was Sept. 22, 1989 when he was sent into the housing area at the Weapons Station as the eye of Hurricane Hugo was passing over the area.

"It was an experience beyond words," said Stevens.

Stevens had been dispatched to the housing area to rescue a pregnant woman who hadn't evacuated her residence prior to the storm.

"There was too much work to be done to be scared during the storm," said Stevens. "That night it was about helping the military families and getting them to safety."

Following Hurricane Hugo, Stevens was lauded for his service during the early morning hours of the storm.

"Bill was recognized for his service to military families and tenant commands during Hurricane Hugo by protecting the families of military members who did not evacuate their homes on base," said Scheer.

"He later helped them to relocate to safe shelter during and after the storm. He also helped to secure the installation immediately after the storm, which had been heavily damaged and had no electricity or water."

Currently, Stevens spends his time as a member of the JB Charleston Harbor Patrol Unit where he was a member of the inaugural boat crew and has trained hundreds of boat crew personnel.

"Coming from a Navy background and boats being part of his skill set, in 2001, Stevens was asked if he wanted to serve on the Cooper River guarding the Nuclear Power Training Unit Submarines," said Scheer. "He said he would and he's been on patrol out there ever since."

As Stevens prepares for his retirement, co-worker Sherrell Lawson, 628th SFS Reports and Analysis manager at the

Courtesy photo

After 35 years of combined federal and military service, William (or Bill as he’s known to his co-workers) Stevens Jr., will officially retire from the 628th SFS July 27, 2015.

Following five years in the Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate, and assignments that took him from California, into the Pacific and over to Europe, Stevens spent time working in industrial construction and raising his family. On March 28, 1985, he returned to the military but this time as a civil servant. Currently, Stevens spends his time as a member of the JB Charleston Harbor Patrol Unit where he was a member of the inaugural boat crew and has trained hundreds of boat crew personnel. He will officially retire at the end of July 2015 and following his retirement he plans to travel and visit family and quite possibly move to a cooler locale.

Weapons Station said she will miss working alongside him.

"I've known Bill for 27 years," said Lawson. "He has dedicated his life to serving others and has been responsible, reliable and devoted. He has a great sense of humor and would do anything for close friends and family."

Following his retirement ceremony, Stevens has plans to travel and visit family and quite possibly move to a cooler locale.

Advancement profile notifications made easy

By Katrina Gergely Naval Education Training and Personnel Development Technology Center Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Navy Advancement Center announced a new service July 13, 2015 allowing Sailors to request to receive profile sheet updates via email.

The move by the Naval Education Training and Personnel Development Technology Center's information technology department, is geared toward reaching out to Sailors.

"This is another example of the Navy Advancement Center's mission to make the advancement system more userfriendly," said NETPDTC's Command Master Chief, Master Chief Electronics Technician James Berhalter Jr. To access this service, Sailors can log onto the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) home page and select Navy Advancement Center under the Career Management dropdown tab, then click on My Advancement to access the Advancement Profile Sheet link. At the top of the profile sheet, there is a block to enter an email address. Once entered, push the button Register for Email Notification. Users can also easily opt out of the automatic notifications at any time.

Once registered, candidates will receive an email every time an updated advancement sheet profile is generated due to a change in advancement status. The email directs the candi-

DUI CONDITION:

YELLOW! 177 TOTAL SAVES FOR 2015

963 - AADD

# of Days Since Last JB Charleston DUI - 20 (Last: July 4, 2015 - NPTU)

Total # of DUIs for JB Charleston 2015 - 7

Airmen Against Drunk Driving: Wingmen Saving Lives

Parental blocking controls can prevent your kids from viewing

Be the boss of what your kids watch. Find out how at

mature content you don’t want them to see. They’re available

theTVboss.org

IF YOU DON’T WANT YOUR KIDS TO WATCH IT, BLOCK IT.

through your TV, cable or satellite provider.

Joint Base Charleston’s Airmen Against Drunk Driving offers free, confidential rides home.

To volunteer, email AADD.charleston@charleston.af.mil The JB Charleston DUI Battle Plan: https://eim.amc.af.mil/org/628ABW/JBCharlestonDUIBattlePlan/default.aspx

date to access their account. The benefit of signing up for notifications is the time and effort that it saves the Sailor.

"Prior to the email notification service being implemented, Sailors who were frocked had to spend valuable time each month checking NKO to see if their pay status had changed," said Navy Enlisted Advancement Execution Division Head Thomas Updike. "Now an email will be generated for anyone who signs up for the service, doing away with the need to check for that profile sheet notification."

For all of the latest updates and information concerning Navy advancement visit NAC's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Navy-AdvancementCenter/213190711299 .

For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/ or https://www.facebook.com/NavalEducationAndTrainingCommand.

Your Military Relocation Professional As a veteran, I am aware of your special needs because I’ve faced them myself.

If you need to

Rent, Buy or Sell,

you can rely on me to get the job done.

Trust me to be YOUR Military Relocation Pressional!

Call Me Today!

Cindi-Jean Garrett, Realtor®

843-513-4697

c.garrett@bhhsscre.com

6

The Patriot • July 24, 2015

JB CHS NEWS

15th Airlift Squadron participates in 18th Air Force 16-hour, trans-Pacific flight in support of Talisman Sabre

By Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson 1st Combat Camera Squadron

QUEENSLAND, Australia – U.S. and Royal Australian Air Force Airmen flew a combined formation of C-17 aircraft more than 16 hours straight across the Pacific Ocean this past week as part of 18th Air Force's participation in Exercise Talisman Saber 15.

Exercise Talisman Sabre is a U.S. Pacific Command - sponsored exercise that trains USPACOM forces in a high-end, mid-intensity warfighting scenario involving a Combined Task Force.

"We took off as a five-ship formation, performed air refueling enroute to Australia where we airdropped around 450 paratroopers so they could participate in Talisman Sabre," said Capt. Michael Povilaitis, 15th Airlift Squadron pilot from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 18th Air Force contribution to the exercise included C-17s and aircrews from the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.; the 446th Airlift Wing and 62nd Airlift Wing, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; the 3rd Wing at Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, Alaska, supported by KC-10 Extenders and crews from the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

As part of the exercise, mobility Airmen airdropped more than 450 Army paratroopers from the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Brigade, and cargo into Kapyong drop zone, Australia.

"It was a great opportunity," said Povilaitis. "Not everything went perfect and never does, but we learned a lot and we got there on time and on target."

U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson Royal Australian Air Force Capt. Robert Krupinski, 15th Airlift Major Dana Dailey, 446th Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., pilots a C-17 Globemaster III into position to conSquadron exchange pilot, said that although there are differences in duct aerial refueling with a KC-10 Extender during an airdrop mission with U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, how the U.S. and Australian Air Forces operate, the formation's air509 infantry Brigade in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre July 7, 2015, over the Pacific Ocean. Exercise Talisman crews worked very well together.

Sabre is a U.S. Pacific Command - sponsored exercise that trains PACOM forces in a high-end, mid-intensity warfight"We all came together with the same job," he said. "We had a few ing scenario involving a Combined Task Force. PACOM forces and Australian Defense Forces will establish, constitute, minor differences because of our operating procedures and levels of command and control a Combined Task Force (CTF-660) of U.S. and Australian forces that will enable assessment of training, but it all came together very well in the end. We were able the primary training audiences in order to exercise combined operational warfighting in the Pacific theater. to affect the mission in a very successful manner."

More than 33,000 forces from the U.S. and Australia participated in Talisman Saber. The Air Force provides air mobility forces to combatant commanders and carries out Air Mobility Australia-U.S. alliance remains a critical defense relationship and a central pillar of each Command's operational role as Air Forces Transportation, the air component of U.S. nation's security strategy. This is the sixth iteration of Talisman Sabre since 2005. Eighteenth Transportation Command.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dave Julazadeh conducts preflight checks in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft before flying his first combat sortie as commander of 455th Air Expeditionary Wing on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 7, 2015.

The U.S. flag, or ensign, flies at half-mast on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 21, 2015. The flag will remain half-mast for five consecutive days to honor the life of each service member killed by a gunman in Chattanooga, TN. U.S. Navy photo / Petty Officer 1st Class Meranda Keller

U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford

To see AirliftPatriot Dispatchonline, online or please downloadvisit a PDF www.CharlestonMilitary.com of the paper, please visit www.Airlift.sc To seethethe

The Dental Assisting Training School of South Carolina

DESIGN YOUR

EDUCATION

P OW E R YO U R

CAREER

Have a job, but need a career?

Do you like being of service to others?

Do you enjoy being part of a team?

Start a new career in the dental field in just 11 weeks with NO WAITING LIST!

11 Week Chair-side Course: • OSHA, HIV, infection control certification • CPR/AED certification • Radiology Safety certification through SC DHEC 6 Week Front Office/Admin Course: • Scheduling and Recall Systems • Dental Insurance Processing • Eaglesoft Dental Software Program Are you a military spouse or service member looking for a new career?

- DATS is a proud participant with MyCAA, helping military spouse’s every day with their new career goals - DATS also gives a military discount off BOTH courses to those who do not qualify for MYCAA

CARE CREDIT AND WIA FINANCING AVAILABLE

*CALL 843-856-3310 TODAY to enroll! *Classes fill up quickly! *New chair-side course begins August 29th, 2015 *New admin course begins August 14th, 2015

“I was in college preparing for a job that wasn’t available. I called DATS and got started right away!

Now I’m I have a great job in a field with opportunity for growth!”

Emily D. – Mount Pleasant

“I was a server working odd hours.

I found DATS and got a great foundation in the dental field. I now have great hours working at a dentist office! DATS has and will continue to benefit me in the future!”

Chelsea D. – Summerville

The Dental Assisting Training School of South Carolina 502 Wando Park Blvd., Ste. 102, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-856-3310 • info@datsofsc.com

The Master of Science in Applied Science and Technology degree program in Nuclear Energy Technology Management is designed for those with military experience and working

LEARN MORE:

professionals who want to

VISIT

pursue technology specialist and management careers in the nuclear

CALL

www.tesc.edu/msast (877) 207-0576

energy sector.

> Convenient Online Course Format > Flexible Ways to Earn Credit SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE! Thomas Edison State College is one of the 11 senior public colleges and universities in New Jersey, and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267) 284-5000.

The Patriot • July 24, 2015

JB CHS NEWS

7

RAVEN 1 reflects on career

By James Bowman Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

When an individual was found dead in the wheel well of an Air Force aircraft after departing a foreign country, Gen. Ronald Fogleman, who later became the Air Force Chief of Staff, determined that additional security was needed to ensure the safety of Air Mobility Command's aircraft. He asked Col. Lawrence "Rocky" Lane, the AMC chief of Security Forces at the time, to establish a program to protect AMC aircraft and their aircrew's anywhere in the world and in 1997 the Phoenix Raven program was born.

By naming the security program "Phoenix Raven" Rocky became the first Raven in the Air Force - - call sign Raven 1.

He chose the Raven because of the bird's intelligence.

As an Air Force Raven, Rocky reasoned, "you need to be able to think on your feet and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. You need to analyze your situation quickly and use logic to calmly handle the issue. " Rocky and his staff designed the three week Raven training course, for both officers and enlisted, to be intense and stressful. Participants are taught various techniques to resolve situations peacefully while securing the safety of the aircraft and the crew. Each Air Force graduate receives a Raven number that is theirs for life.

"I am so proud of the Ravens," said Rocky. "They are outstanding young men and woman that I am thrilled to be around."

Retired Chief Master Sergeant J. Dwayne Gunther, the chief of the Antiterrorism Office at JB Charleston has known Rocky for 25 years. They first met at Volant Scorpion School at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., where Rocky was a member of the cadre and Gunther was a student.

"As long as I have known Colonel Lane, the one thing I remember most is that he has always been an Airman's Airman," said Gunther. "He would always ask 'What have you done for your Airmen today?'"

Armed Raven crew members detect, deter and counter threats to AMC aircraft and their crews by performing close-in aircraft security; advising aircrews on force protection measures; conducting airfield assessments and assisting aircrews in the performance of their duties when not performing their primary security duties. Currently there are more than 100 Ravens on active duty world-wide, with Joint Base Charleston being home to roughly 25 of them.

Rocky served four combat tours: Viet Nam, Granada, Panama and several Middle Eastern Countries and held numerous commands throughout his career. Most memorable, was being selected by the Secretary of Defense to plan and command Operation Safe Passage, the transportation of more than 9,000 Cuban migrants from Panama back to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Additionally, he was selected by the Secretary of Defense to be the Senior Air Force Investigator on the Downing Assessment Team, chartered to investigate the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia. The attack killed 19 Airmen and injured several hundred more. As a result of the investigation, force protection became a core mission requirement.

Rocky enlisted in the military in 1963 at the age of 18. He had been thinking about joining the Army and becoming a paratrooper but was motivated to join the Air Force by advice from his father, "I will break both of your legs if you join the Army. You need to join the Air Force." His father, an Army veteran who served with General Patton in WWII, was severely injured in Korea during the Korean War. As a child, Rocky enjoyed being around airplanes, which would eventually lead him to his first career in the Air Force.

"I liked air planes while living in Miami, Florida as youngster and I used to play in the old aircraft in the surplus military storage areas," Rocky said.

He served as a jet engine Specialist for 11 years before being accepted into Officers Training School. He earned his degrees in criminology, criminal justice and counseling which led him down the path to security forces.

We Will Match Any Competitor’s Price!

We Accept TRICARE PRIME! NO Referall Needed! Eyeglass Exams 100% Covered!

Miltary Discount with ID

20% OFF Prescription Eyewear 15% OFF Contacts and Sunglasses Cannot be combined with insurance discount.

Courtesy photo

The Raven badge identifies a Security Forces member who has completed the rigorous Phoenix Raven Training Program and is in good standing. The Raven 1 badge is Colonel Lawrence “Rocky” Lane's badge, the 1st Raven in the Air Force.

Rocky Lane, Raven 1, summed up his military career and offered advice to current Airmen by saying, "My career of 39 years in the Air Force has been the highlight of my life.

Getting the opportunity to serve with some of the great Americans in this country has been outstanding. The Air Force allowed me to get two college degrees and find a wonderful wife, while serving in two demanding careers fields. I think my time as an Airman and NCO prepared me to meet the many challenges of being an officer. I never forgot what it was like in the 'ranks' and how I thought a good leader should conduct himself while taking care of his people. I had great senior officer examples and plenty of poor ones to learn from. My last advice to our young Airmen is to enjoy your time serving your country. It is a period in your life that will be with you forever. Thank you for your service."

Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles This Week’s Special Deals!

109k miles, fuel efficient

2004 Honda Civic LX

2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited

Must see!

Starting at $500 down

$6,977

127k miles

Only 2,400 miles!

Starting at $500 down

$4,477

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

We are your one-stop provider for vision care in Charleston SC and fashionable to classic eyewear that will have you seeing great and looking better.

Locally owned and operated.

Buy Here, Pay HereFinancing Available

We Offer Complimentary Adjustments, Nosepads & Screws

We Support Our Armed Forces!

7013 Dorchester Rd. Ste. D • Across from the Air Base Gate (843) 552-2070 • www.neighborlyoptical.net

Subject to job and income verification. Down payment may vary. Additional fees may apply with approved credit.

•

FREE 3-Month Service Contract!

2009 Yamaha FZ6R

Compare our prices at CarGurus.com

With Most Vehicles

$300 OFF!

For All Military Personnel

136 Red Bank Road • Goose Creek

L4Motors.com • 843.203.3597

To see the Patriot online or download a PDF of the paper, please visit www.CharlestonMilitary.com Or “like” us on Facebook by searching for “Charleston Military”

8

The Patriot • July 24, 2015

JB CHS NEWS

SAPR Corner DoD Safe Helpline

By Shelia Bacon, SAVA

What is DoD Safe Helpline? DoD Safe Helpline is a crisis support service specially designed for members of the Department of Defense community affected by sexual assault.

The Safe Helpline staff provides live, one-onone support to survivors and their families. All Safe Helpline services are secure, confidential, anonymous, and available worldwide, providing survivors with the help they need, anytime, anywhere. Safe Helpline provides a clear channel for members of the DoD community to receive the care they need in a secure, confidential, and anonymous support platform.

How to connect with Safe Helpline? Users have multiple ways to get confidential support.

Telephone Helpline: Safe Helpline provides live, confidential help over the phone — just call 877-995-5247. The phone number is the same in the U.S. and worldwide via DSN. Online Helpline: Safe Helpline provides live, confidential, one-on-one help through a secure instant-messaging platform at Safehelpline.org. The website also contains vital information about recovering from and reporting a sexual assault and transitioning service members.

Help is just a GO TO, CALL OR TEXT away for anonymous support for sexual assault survivors in the military — regardless of time zone or distance. GO TO www.safeheline.org, CALL 877-995-5247 or Text *55247(inside the U.S.) Text the location for the nearest support resources 202-470-5546 (outside the U.S.) For more information or to report a sexual assault, please contact Air Base SAPR 24/7 Hotline at (843) 963-7272 or Weapons Station SAPR 24/7 Hotline at (843) 478-8615.

Air Base Victim Advocates 1st Lt. Jessica Jenkins - 628th WSA, SARC Civ Shelia Bacon - 628th WSA, SAVA SrA Janelle Allen - 628th ABW SSgt. Rachel Bublitz - 628th TSgt. Dana Alderete - 437 MXS SSgt. Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRS SrA Patvia Brice - 628th LRS TSgt. Tarha Burchell - 628th CONS TSgt. Shawna Drivers - 437 OSS TSgt. Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDSS

TSgt. Toccara Evans - 628th LRS SSgt. Adrienne Forth - 437th OSS Civ Joy Franklin - 628th CES TSgt. Chiquita Frazier - 628th LRS SSgt. Lakia Hamlin - 437th OSS 2nd Lt. Ariel Saltin - 437th APS TSgt. Samantha Thompson - 437th OSS SSgt. Lakin Trahan - 628th MDG SSgt. Shemerica Washington - 628th FSS TSgt. Melynda Winter - 628th CES

NWS Charleston Victim Advocates CS2 Danyel Coleman - NAVCONBRIG CS1 Naomi Jackson - NAVCONBRIG LNC Andrea Navarro - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Mark Nash - NAVCONBRIG AO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIG LS2 Shadirah Widemond - NAVCONBRIG RP1 Tina Clevenger - NSA SH3 Ed Dingle - NSA MA1 Ethan Holland - NSA MA1 Jessica Thurber - NSA MA2 Trey Smith - NSA HM2 John Betts - NHCC HM3 Laquisha Byrd - NHCC HM2 Michelle Coltrane - NHCC HM2 Francis Edquid - NHCC HM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCC HN Melissa King - NHCC ET1 Brandon Allphin - NNPTC MMCS Brett Baldwin - NNPTC ETC Tom Chase - NNPTC LTJG Maddie Clark - NNPTC

Air Base 24-Hour Response Hotline 843-963-SARC (7272) Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369 Air Base SARC 843-817-8397

ET1 Clair Dopson - NNPTC MM1 Gary Dankovchik - NNPTC MMC Dave Giuliano - NNPTC ETC Tom Marsland - NNPTC STS2 Jonathan Martinez - NNPTC MC3 Jason Pastrick - NNPTC MMC Erika Dopson - NNPTC LTJG Brian West - NNPTC EM1 Perry Ball - NPTU EM2 Nathan Brewer - NPTU MM1 Ashley Pruitt - NPTU MM2 Travis Ritter - NPTU ET2 CJ Stangl - NPTU MA2 Tiffani VanHunnik - NPTU MNCS Brandi Jimenez - NMC ETC Kyle Wright - NMC HM2 James Rivas - NOSC Charleston YN2 David Gates - SPAWAR LT James Turnwall - The Citadel, NROTC CIV VA Ruby Godley - JBC-WS

Weapons Station 24-hour Response Hotline 843-478-8615 Weapons Station Civilian Victim Advocate 843-834-4527 Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855

Director of Navy Hospital Corps tours NHCC

Navy photo / Hospitalman Adrienne Quinter

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Prunty (left) and Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Lafer, hospital corpsmen at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Joint Base Chareston, S.C., greet Force Master Chief Sherman Boss, director of the Navy Hospital Corps, July 17, 2015 as Boss toured NHCC during his visit to Joint Base Charleston.

315th AW names 2nd quarter award winners

By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

315th Airlift Wing Quarterly Award winners, in both the military and civilian categories, were announced last week for the second quarter of the 2015 calendar year.

This quarter’s winner were:

Airman of the quarter Senior Airman Dennis Hoitt, 701st Airlift Squadron

Noncommissioned officer of the quarter Tech Sgt. Hope Lapoczka, 315th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Senior NCO of the quarter Master Sgt. Daryl Davis, 81st Aerialport Squadron Company grade officer of the quarter Capt. Isaac Dorau, 317th AS

Field grade officer of the quarter Maj. Jason Snyder, 38th APS

Category I civilian Wendi Hyman, 317th AS

Category II civilian Steven Friedman, Maintenance Squadron

315th

Aircraft

“I would like to extend my congratulations to all of the winners who were chosen for their outstanding achievements in the representation of the 315th Airlift Wing,” said Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th AW commander.

“These are very special honors and it gives me great pleasure to recognize them.”

“Units that put forth the effort to nominate their deserving personnel for awards are to be commended,” Gilmour added. “I urge commanders to continue to take the time to nominate people for these important morale-building awards.”

Plaques will be awarded during the next wing award ceremony.

JB Charleston holds education fair

DOD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247

Chapel Corner Spiritual Fitness

By Chaplain, Lt. Col. Craig Abee 15th Airlift Wing Chaplain

Do you “try” to pass your PT test or do you “train” to pass your PT test? If we want to make sure we train and pass that test we might use some physical training program like PX 90.

What about your spiritual life? Do you try to live a faithful life? Do you try to pass on your faith to your children? If we want to make sure our spiritual life is in shape, we have to train for that part of life as well.

I recently ran across a spiritual training program called Faith5. You can go to Faith5.org

to learn more but here are the basic steps.

Schedule a few minutes every day with your spouse or kids or maybe get on Twitter or Skype with a friend. “Share” your high and your low from your day. “Read” a story or few verses from the Bible or your faith’s scriptures. “Talk” about how the Word of God impacts your high or your low. “Pray” a prayer of thanks for one another’s high or for power to deal with the low. “Bless” one another with words like; “May God walk with you tomorrow” or “May God grant you peace,” or so on.

Trying sometimes will get you by but Training will make you strong in faith to meet the highs and lows of life.

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

PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY 10 a.m. - WS Traditional Service - With Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. - AB Evangelical Protestant Service - With Children’s Church

ToPlease see thethank Airlift Dispatch online or download a PDFsupport of the paper, www.Airlift.sc our advertisers for their of please YOURvisit base paper!

TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD

843-412-5861 • fax 843-628-3454 • CharlestonMilitary.com Diggle Publishing, PO Box 2016, Mt. Pleasant SC 29465

Diggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their dependents. Each line is roughly approximately 45-55 letters and spaces. The amount depends upon the number of capitals, punctuation, etc. Three lines is roughly 150-160 total letters and spaces.

The Best Way To Submit A Free Classified Ad Is With Our Online Form At www.CharlestonMilitary.com. We do not take ads by phone.

U.S. Air Force photo / Trisha Gallaway

Senior Airman Tyler Pruitt, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster speaks with Penny Davila, the military Education coordinator for Allied American University July 16, 2015 during an education fair held at the club on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The University of South Carolina, Kaplan University, Embry Riddle, Charleston Southern University and Full Sail University were five of 40 schools that were on hand to speak with members of the JB Charleston community about continued education. The VA was also on hand to answer any Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9-11 questions.

To see theforAirlift Dispatch online Search Diggle Publishing Company or or download a PDF of the and paper, please “Charleston Military” on Facebook “Like” us today!

Military: Want To Place A Free Ad? Go To www.CharlestonMilitary.com

HOMES/APT FOR RENT Nice 3 Br Home; very near base Expansive Great Room & Kitchen; Atrium Ceilings; Dining Room; Huge Master BR; Back Yard Wooded. $1200/mo. For apt, call or text 860 639 0139

BOATING / RECREATION

Front drive Craftsman 18" garden tiller lightly used one season-need work(ethanol gas gummed up carb). Can deliver 719.00 new will sell 350.00 OBO 843 442 5767

AUTOS / MOTORCYCLES

2009 Yamaha V-Star 1300. Like new. Low, low miles. $6200. Call 843-425-2737.

MISC NOTICES

STOP, don't throw away your old BDUs! Cadets of the Civil Air Patrol can use them. Please donate them by dropping them off at Bldg 246, third floor or calling 767-9484 or 843-607-4039 for pick up.

RED HORSE (RH) and Prime BEEF (PB) 50th Anniversary Celebration: Attention all USAF, USAFR, and ANG RH & PB members past and present . REUNION - Oct12-16, 2015 at Ft Walton Beach , Fl . Contact Dick Aldinger at (407) 8597436 or famdinger@aol.com or www.rhassn.us

Veterans, Families & Friends, PTSD Support Group. Free anonymous, self help for the above.

Not Therapy. 1400 Trolley Rd Summerville, SC. POC 843.637.6463

Flowertown Knitting Guild, Summerville SC, meets 4th Tuesday of each month - please join us! We're on FB, or www.flowertownknittingguild.blogspot.com

Come join us a member of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Charleston Base. Past or present. We meet the second Thursday of each month at The Fleet Reserve Home, 99 Wisteria Dr, Goose Creek, SC. Social Hour starts at 6pm, Base Meeting 7pm. Ussvicb.Org Or Call 843-568-2148.

VFW Post 10624 in Mt Pleasant is looking for new members. Interested Veterans please contact us at vfwpost10624.org or holsclaw_robert@yahoo.com Veterans, Families & Friends, PTSD Support Group. Free anonymous, self help for the above.

Not Therapy. 1400 Trolley Rd Summerville, SC. POC 843.637.6463

9

The Patriot • July 24, 2015

JB CHS NEWS

Luzzatto takes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District

Courtesy photo / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District)

Lt. Col. Matthew Luzzatto (left) assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District from Lt. Col. John Litz (second from the right) during a change of command ceremony July 10, 2015 in Charleston, S.C. Brig. Gen. C. David Turner (second from left) commander of the South Atlantic Division presided over the ceremony. Liza Metheney (right), is the USACE, Charleston District deputy district engineer.

Luzzatto joins the Charleston District as the 86th Commander and District Engineer from his latest assignment as the Chief of Host Nation Construction for U.S. Forces Japan in Tokyo.

As district engineer, Luzzatto will be responsible for planning, engineering and constructing water resource projects, such as the Charleston Harbor Post 45 Deepening Project, and administering laws for the protection of navigable waterways and regulatory actions for the state. He will oversee approximately 250 employees who are stationed throughout the state.

Luzzatto will oversee the military construction program at Fort Jackson, as well as other federal agencies, such as Joint Base Charleston, throughout the city, state, and region.

Reservist second at Armed Forces Triathlon Championship

By Tech. Sgt. Shane Ellis 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Major Jamie Turner, a Reservist at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., continued her world-class triathlete success as the second female to cross the finish line at the Armed Forces Triathlon Championship in Hammond, Ind., June 7, 2015.

Turner's accomplishments in her last five races solidified her spot as one of six Airmen selected to compete on the U.S. Air Force women's triathlon team, which finished second in the team competition.

Twice a member of the U.S. Air Force team at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, Turner, a C-17 pilot with the 317th Airlift Squadron, has competed as a member of the USAF team for a total of five races.

She is no stranger to triathlete competition - and the training it takes to compete at the highest level.

The Armed Forces Triathlon Championship race consisted of a 1,500 meter swim, a 40K bike and a 10K Run. Drafting on the bike was legal in this particular triathlon, and Turner wanted to come out of the water fast to increase her chances of staying up front during the race.

That would not be the case for Turner coming out of the water.

"Coming out of the water with the lead pack makes for a much easier race," said Turner. "Even though I was able to decrease my swim time by five minutes, I was still over four minutes behind the lead girls when I came out of the water. It was very demoralizing and there were only two bikes left in transition."

Turner initially biked with two Canadian girls she came out of the water with, but she was riding high on adrenaline and knew that she could bike faster - and potentially catch the next group of girls.

According to Turner, leaving the two girls was a risky decision. She would have to ride harder and take the chance of exhausting her legs.

After carefully considering her options, Turner decided to ride solo as fast as she could in an all-out effort to get closer

to the leaders.

To make things even harder, a thunderstorm rolled in on her last bike lap. The storm brought torrential rain, lightning and a wind shift that turned a tailwind into a headwind.

"I tried to ignore this as much as possible and focus on my goal of pedaling as fast as I could," said Turner. "I couldn't see anyone in front of or behind me, and all of the spectators and volunteers had taken shelter from the storm."

The only benefit from the storm came from the cooler temperatures Turner felt transitioning from the bike to the 10K run. The course was now flooded and extreme winds remained.

A major turning point in the race came when Turner was about one half of a mile into the run, and she saw another runner in the distance.

"A big part of racing for me is the mental challenge," she said. "I have a high pain threshold, and I am able to mentally push myself harder than my body ultimately trains."

Every time Turner wanted to slow down she would see another athlete in the far distance - and they became her new target.

At the five and one half mile mark, Turner saw her coach who told her she was currently in second place.

"I couldn't believe I had gone from almost last out of the water to second place," said Turner. "I had my goal in sight, and I wasn't going to slow down."

Despite the downpour, Turner said she was euphoric crossing the finish line and finding out that the U.S. Air Force women's triathlon team would be taking home second place.

"I gave it all I had and it paid off for a race that meant so much to me," she said.

Despite the challenges faced during the race, Turner wasn't finished after she crossed the finish line.

"I had a lot of residual adrenaline so I went back to run with the rest of the girls on my team," she said. "I really enjoy motivating others, and I wanted to motivate my team to give it their all until the end."

Turner ended the race in a good place. Her second place finish automatically qualified her as one of six athletes to

Courtesy photo

Major Jamie Turner proudly stands on the winners’ podium with 2nd Lt. Samone Franzese and 2nd Lt. Jessica Clay at the Armed Forces Triathlon Championship race in Hammond, Indiana, June 7, 2015. Turner (right) continued her world-class triathlete success as the second female to cross the finish line and automatically qualified as one of six athletes to compete on the women’s team at the Military World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, Oct. 2-11, 2015. Turner is a C-17 pilot with the 317th Airlift Squadron. Franzese, a medical student with the U.S. Army, finished first, and Clay, from Camp Casey, Korea finished third in the competition.

compete on the women's team at the Military World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, Oct. 2-11, 2015.

Every four years the International Military Sports Council hosts more than 6,000 athletes from more than 110 countries at the Military World Games.

Since Turner is over the age of 35 she also qualified in the masters division, which adds two additional athletes to the team who are 35 years old or older.

Turner said she is very proud to represent the U.S. Air Force at this championship, and she looks forward to representing the United States at the CISM games in Korea.

Not bad for an Airman who didn't pass her first physical fitness test at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Crazy D’s Food & Spirits Happy Hour 4:30-7:30 pm Every Day

Lunch / Dinner / Full Service Bar OPEN 7 Days! Mon-Sat: 11am-2am / Sun: noon-midnight

Daily Lunch Specials Craft Beer On Tap College Football On TV Pool Tables & Dart Boards Team Trivia DJ & Dancing

Every Day Is Military Day! Military Discount with ID

Active Duty Military • Dine-In Only

www.CrazyDsFoodAndSpirits.com

224 Redbank Road • 843-572-2658

FREE WHITENING for adult patients of active-duty families with new patient exam!

MILITARY APPRECIATION

• Convenient location in the Oakbrook area • Digital X-ray Imaging/ Intraoral Camera • Dental Emergencies Welcome

DR. JOHN T. POOLE III

• Extended/ No interest payment Plans (CareCredit)

MILITARY INSURANCE ACCEPTED! United Concordia, Delta, MetLife

Don’t Delay...

Call Today!!

871-1116

1806 Trolley Road Near Dorchester Road

www.OakbrookFamilyDentistry.com

10

The Patriot • July 24, 2015

JB CHS NEWS

Events

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 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/ July 24 / Good Credit – I Want That: Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score! This class will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.

July 29 / PCS-Moving Made Easy: Learn from experts how to prepare

and PCS smoothly from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

August 4 / My New Space: This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success. Workshop is scheduled to be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

August 5 / Slay The Debt Dragon: Tired of being in debt? From 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., explore debt’s history, what undermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out of debt! / Heart Link - Charleston Orientation for USAF Spouses: Join us from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., for this fun orientation. Military spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, and benefits/services while making new friends! / Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings: Retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop. This is class is scheduled to be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

August 7 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. a 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.

August 8 / Key Spouse Orientation training: This training will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is for all newly appointed Key Spouses.

Notices

/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume!

Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR). / 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 843-963-8224 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. / The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offering a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care!

We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower extremity in both walking and running and then make running shoe and injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRICARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 to book an appointment.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.mil

To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to Patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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 or just register at https://booknow.appointmentplus.com/6yqzqrn0/

July 27 / Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): Held July 27-31, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., these hour-long classes are designed to help jobseekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market.

Classes include Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search, Applications & Cover Letters, Start Your Resume, Resume Builder, Scholarship & Education, Social Networking, Interviewing for Success, Salary Negotiation, Fine Tune Your Resume, Navigating USA Jobs, Job Fair 101, and a Human Resource Panel for question/answer sessions! Register for the classes that you need.

July 29 / Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA): In Depth: Do you have a right to invoke your RIGHTS under SCRA? Once you know your rights, do you know what topics your rights cover? Come to class to get all your questions answered to get started with enforcing your rights. Class will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

July 30 / Interpersonal Problem Solving: From 4 to 5 p.m., learn to resolve conflict, overcome barriers and make healthy choices.

Become more aware of the role that conflict plays and gain tools to address and manage it daily. / VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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.

August 10 / Your Career, Your Clearance: From 10 to 11:30 a.m., learn about how your finances can affect your security clearance and your career in the military.

August 11 / My New Space: Are you moving out of the dorm? Attend this financial preparedness class from 3 to 4:30 p.m., to prepare for the expenses of living off base. This class is recommended for service members moving out of the dorm.

August 12 / Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (Scra): Student Loans: From 2 to 4 p.m., the FFSC will now offer news, guidance and insightful perspective on your rights and responsibilities for your student loans.

Learn how you can pay your loans down, faster, capping your interest rate, and qualifying for additional programs all by invoking your rights under SCRA! / Five Love Languages: What makes you feel loved? People express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language. This class is scheduled to be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

August 13 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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.

FY-16 Senior Enlisted Continuation Board postponed until December

From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – The fiscal year 2016 (FY-16) performance-based Senior Enlisted Continuation Board is postponed until December.

Navy Personnel Command received information that the board membership list was inadvertently released prior to the board convening. The public disclosure of these documents compromises the integrity of the board.

The list of Sailors eligible for the board will not change, and a new NAVADMIN will be released regarding the board.

As outlined in NAVADMIN 088/15, active component and Full Time Support E-7 to E-9 Sailors with at least 19 years of active service computed from their active duty service date as of Feb. 28, 2015 and three-years' time-in-rate as of June 30, 2015; and Selected Reserve (SELRES) and Voluntary Training Unit E-7 to E-9 Sailors with at least 20 years qualifying service as of Feb. 28, 2015, and three-years TIR by June 30, 2015, will be considered by the board.

The Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center published the names of board-eligible Sailors June 8. The names are posted to the Navy Enlisted Advancement System website at https://neasos.cnet.navy.mil, and individuals can view their board eligibility profile sheet on Navy Knowledge Online (https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil).

For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/npc/.

Prescription drug abuse harms military careers

By Senior Airman Sam Fogleman 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – With the shifting legal status of various controlled substances across the nation, it may be confusing for Airmen to keep things straight when it comes to prescription medications, legalized recreational substances and outlawed drugs. Particularly with the advent of statewide marijuana legalization here in Washington state and nearby Oregon, Fairchild Airmen are required to maintain the utmost vigilance in upholding military substance use standards.

Layers of complexity are added when a prescription written by an Air Force physician contains a drug that meets Drug Enforcement Agency scheduling. Usage of such substances, even when legally prescribed, outside of mandated administration often merits the same legal response as a substance completely banned in all circumstances.

"Wrongful use amounts to taking a substance outside of prescribed limits without legal justification," said Capt. Catherine Santiago, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Judge Advocate chief of military justice. "In such instances, because one will have been shown to have abused drugs, most likely the individual will be recommended for administrative separation."

Administrative separation parameters are detailed in Air Force Instruction 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, and drug use in particular is detailed in section 5.54 of that AFI.

Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice details the specifications of court-martial eligibility for violations of the Controlled Substances Act, which a plethora of prescription medications meet for scheduling. One could be eligible for up to a dishonorable discharge, in addition to a variety of other penalties.

For wrongful use or possession of Schedule I-, II- and III-listed substances, up to five years confinement is a possibility. For distribution, one can encounter a confinement timeframe of 15 years. Oxycodone, for example, a widely prescribed painkiller, is listed under Schedule II, so a prescription and proper use during the prescription timeframe is crucial.

"Proper use will be in the medical record," said Lt. Col. Michelle Anton, 92nd Medical Group chief of medical staff. "If the medical record shows that a member is being treated for a medical condition and was given a prescription for that condition, the record documents appropriate/intended use of the medication."

Anton added, "That bottle of Hydrocodone you have in your medicine cabinet after a back strain two years ago should NOT be taken for a knee sprain now. It should absolutely NOT be shared with a friend for their knee sprain, either."

For information on how to properly dispose of unused medications, please consult the Food and Drug Administration's website at http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerU pdates/ucm101653.htm.

For questions about the military drug policy, contact the Fairchild legal office at (509) 247-2838.

®

Credit for military training 100% online Frequent course starts

grantham.edu/charleston

(800) 216-7194 Copyright © 2015 Grantham University • All rights reserved • grantham.edu • DEAC accredited • 1501.033p1

REC REVIEW

Rec Review

Rec Review is produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to The Patriot. All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about Rec Review, call the Marketing Office at (843) 963-3809. Mention of any sponsor or sponsorship in this publication is not a federal endorsement for the product or service. For more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com.

The Patriot â&#x20AC;˘ July 24, 2015

11

12

The Patriot â&#x20AC;˘ July 24, 2015

Clean! Stk#9041B

14 FORD MUSTANG GT

Extra clean, loaded! Stk#F6455

Auto, V6, loaded! Stk#7785A

Backup cam, Fuel-efficient! Stk#B1030

11 FORD FOCUS $

14,995

$

13 FORD TAURUS SHO $

29,995

26,995

14 FUSION HYBRID

$

07 VW Passat

11 Chevrolet HHR LT

$7,995

$8,495

2.4L I4 16V, loaded, extra clean

13 Ford C-Max

Auto, convertible

14 Honda CR-V

12 GMC Terrain SLE-2

Auto, 2.2L 16V, loaded

14 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM

Reg cab, auto, loaded! Stk#8668B

14 FORD F150 4x4 STX

$

6 Speed, loaded! Stk#8332A

14 FORD MUSTANG GT

22,995

Auto, gas turborcharged, loaded

Auto, loaded, moonroof

12 FORD FUSION SE

Auto, loaded

13 Toyota Yaris

$

31,995

Auto, V6, loaded! Stk#F6473

14 FORD FLEX SEL

$

26,995

15,995

13 FORD F-150

$

23,995

Auto, must see

12 Nissan Altima 2.5S

Auto, extra clean

13 Honda Insight EX

Auto, V6, great vehicle

Mega Cab, lift kit, to much to list

15 Subaru Forester

Auto, loaded, navigation

13 Nissan Pathfinder

Auto, must see

13 Ford Explorer XLT

11 Dodge Journey

$

Nav., loaded, moonroof

22,995

Only 9k miles! Stk#1010A

$

32,995

Auto, clean

11 Hyundai Tucson GLS

2.4L I4, loaded, extra clean

11 Hyundai Tucson

Auto,extra clean, loaded

auto, loaded

3.6 SEL Premium

10 Chevy Silverado LS

Auto,V8, loaded

13 Ford F-150 Lariat

Auto, crew cab, loaded

10 Ford Raptor

$12,995 $12,995 $14,995 $14,995 $14,995 $14,995

Auto, 12k miles

13 Nissan Maxima

Auto, must see

Auto, loaded

Auto, convertible

12 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 06 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT

12 VW Passat

Auto, crew cab

$16,995 $17,995 $18,995 $19,950 $19,995 $19,995 $20,995 $20,995

13 Chevy Camaro

12 BMW 128i

13 Ford Edge Limited

Extra clean, loaded!

$21,995 $22,995 $24,995 $24,995 $25,995 $26,995 $33,995 $36,995

07/31/15