The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) - Aug. 3 - 16, 2018

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Patriot Vol. 9, No. 15

Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’

August 3, 2018

Airmen from the 628th Medical Group and 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron out of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and Scott Air Force Base, Ill., transport a simulated patient during a training exercise July 18, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston. The goal of the training was to implement and evaluate the procedures of transportation for highly infectious patients from one location to another via aeromedical transportation.

Airmen and medical researchers team up for inflight TIS training Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua R. Maund Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

nation in the United States.” said Maj. Heather Cohen, Air Mobility Command deputy chief of medical modernization.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Airmen from the “An exercise like this provides extremely 628th Medical Group at Joint Base Charleston, the 375th important readiness training to our Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Scott Air Force Base, aeromedical Airmen. The Airmen were able Illinois, and medical researchers from Indiana and Nebraska unito familiarize themselves with the various versities, conducted Transportation Isolation System training July procedures and personal protective equip18, 2018, on a flight from Joint Base Charleston to Offutt Air ment required for this type of mission.”

Force Base, Nebraska.

Once the team landed at Offut AFB, the The goal of the collaborative training was to implement and patients were transferred into the care of evaluate the procedures for transporting highly infectious patients Omaha safety officials. In a real-world scefrom one location to another via aeromedical evacuation. nario, patients would be transferred to one The Transport Isolation System is an enclosure the Department of ten facilities in the United States of Defense can use to safely transport patients with highly contaequipped to house highly infectious gious diseases. The TIS was engineered and implemented after the patients, such as the University of Nebraska Airmen from the 628th Medical Group and 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Medical Center.

Ebola virus outbreak in 2014.

“For the last three months we have been working with multiple Squadron out of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and Scott Air Force Base Ill., “The most important thing when it bases to improve the process of transporting highly infectious along with medical researchers from Indiana and Nebraska universities comes to the TIS is making sure the patients conduct Transportation Isolation System training July 18, 2018, on a flight patients,” said John Lowe, University of Nebraska Medical and crew members are transported as safely from Joint Base Charleston to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The Transport Research Center researcher. “The University of Nebraska is really Isolation System, or TIS, is an enclosure the Department of Defense can as possible,” said Master Sgt. Latresia committed to the global health community. This collaboration use to safely transport patients with highly contagious diseases such as Pugh, Air Mobility Command aeromedical with the Air Force allows the medical community to observe and Ebola. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil. evacuation technician. “We’ve made improve its capabilities.” tremendous strides in improving the plans For the first time, the training utilized two TIS pods on one C-17 Globemaster III. One sys- and procedures through our collaboration with various agencies.” tem was used to quarantine a simulated highly infectious patient, while the other was used for Continuous innovation with the TIS and training involved with its use, helps provide the monitoring and observation of two additional simulated patients who had been exposed to the most effective and safest form of transportation for patients and their medical professionals. infectious patient.

“We don’t know what the bug of the future might be,” said Cohen. “This is the next step in “The University of Nebraska is considered to be the leading experts of biological contami- preparing for as many scenarios as possible.”

SSC Atlantic, Lowcountry inspires next generation through STEM camp

By Michaela Judge SSC Atlantic Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, in collaboration with Trident Technical College, hosted more than 100 girls from four Lowcountry school districts for the seventh annual Girls Day Out at Trident and College of Charleston campuses July 26-28, 2018.

Girls Day Out is a camp designed to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career fields to rising eighth and ninth grade girls with the goal of showcasing the diverse options available in the workforce following high school.

“Women in STEM fields are underrepresented,” said Anishi Scott, SSC Atlantic computer scientist and GDO camp co-coordinator. “We feel like with a diverse background of what we bring to technology, it definitely helps in developing new applications and systems. We offer different perspectives than our male counterparts.”

The camp’s theme was "Tomorrow Made by Girls," and all branding was designed by Goose Creek High School student Kumiko Hill as part of a collaborative assignment between the school’s graphics lab and SSC Atlantic.

The three-day camp, which included an overnight stay at the College of Charleston, offered the attendees an opportunity to connect with other women in STEM industries through various interactive demonstrations and discussion groups.

“We wanted the girls to get exposed to the camp early on so that STEM fields are actually something they feel they can pursue and that they recognize as areas they are likely really good at,” said Jenifer Pinckney, SSC Atlantic electrical engineer and GDO camp co-coordinator.

To formally kick off the event, Capt. Scott Heller, SSC Atlantic commanding officer, encouraged the girls to make intentional, small choices that would positively impact their future endeavors.

“We can get to outer space, we can build robots and computers – there are

a ton of things that we can build – but people make choices to study them,” said Heller. “I want to encourage you all to make good choices. Choose to focus on academics, choose to make yourself better every day – it pays incredible dividends.”

See STEM Camp, Page 9

Next Issue of the Patriot: August 17, 2018

INSIDE

DHA TRANSITION Medical leaders visit JB Charleston See page 3

MAN VS MACHINE Testing Pilot-Directed Airdrops in C-17 See page 5

U.S. Navy photos / Joe Bullinger

A camp participant practices extracting DNA during an interactive session presented by the Medical University of South Carolina July 28, 2018, as part of the seventh annual Girls Day Out at College of Charleston. More than 100 girls from four Lowcountry school districts attended the camp, hosted by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic in collaboration with Trident Technical College via Cyber Secure, College of Charleston, Bosch, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Paul Mitchell the School Charleston, and Nucor Steel Berkeley. Girls Day Out is a camp designed to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career fields to rising eighth and ninth grade girls with the goal of showcasing the diverse options available in the workforce following high school.

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JB CHS COMMENTARY

Opportunity, meaning, extraordinary people Commentary by Col. Clint ZumBrunnen 437th Airlift Wing commander

While I entered the Air Force to be around airplanes and be a part of something great, I quickly came to appreciate both the importance of the Air Force’s mission endowed by our nation and the JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – My famincredible caliber of people who work to accomplish ily and I are thrilled to be back in the Lowcountry as it. As what we do is meaningful, not only to me, but part of the 437th Airlift Wing. also to the public we serve, mothers and fathers conAs a way of introducing myself to those reading tinue to entrust us with their children and believe we this, I think it is helpful to reflect on what first will do our best to take care of them. We are not perattracted me to the Air Force and explain why I have fect by any stretch, but I believe the Air Force continstayed on active duty for more than 20 years. I hope ues to be held in high regard because we strive to my reasoning will resonate with a majority.

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua Maund maintain that trust. I stay, in part, because I find meanLike many, I came into the Air Force for the Col. Clint ZumBrunnen ing in continuing to play a role in preserving this great opportunity to be around airplanes and be a part of a 437th Airlift Wing commander institution and all it represents. great institution. I grew up on a remote cattle ranch I have grown to love the Air Force, though, in eastern Wyoming, about a mile from a point on a low-level training route used by Air Force aircraft. As a teenager driving a because 10 assignments have shown me and my family there are extraordinary tractor in an open field, I would often feel the rumble of B-52s, B-1s, C-130s people in it everywhere. What we have found here in the first two weeks is as and the occasional 4-ship of F-16s as they entered the route at 500 feet. I still amazing as any place we have ever been.

I joined for the opportunity to operate airplanes and be a part of something remember wanting to trade places with those crews. When it became clear the Air Force Academy might present an opportunity for me to get involved in meaningful. I have stayed for 20-plus years, hands down, because of the peoaviation, my parents gave the green light and encouraged the idea. I went for ple—smart, resourceful, honest, long-suffering and often fearless patriots.

When it comes time to do something else, it is them I will miss the most. it and have never looked back.

CMC bids Joint Base Charleston farewell Commentary by Master Chief Petty Officer Asa Worcester Joint Base Charleston Command Master Chief

words to express how much that truly means to me. So when there is a personality conflict, please take a breath, take a quick second to view the argument from the other JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Shipmates, as with person’s perspective, and most importantly, practice a most great things in life, my time here at Joint Base Charleston little forgiveness. Forgiveness does not equal weakness, has drawn to an end. I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity it IS strength. If there is no way to resolve the argument to serve as your Joint Base Command Master Chief and I truly or conflict, do your best to put it behind you and find hope that I am leaving the base a little bit better than when I other ways to work together. There is nothing good that came aboard two years ago. will ever come from holding a grudge, especially if it During the beginning of my tour, one lesson that took me a hurts or could hurt those you lead. few months to learn was changing my thinking that the Navy did Please take care of yourselves. If you need help, ask everything the best. Early on, this bullheaded approach prevent- Master Chief Petty Officer for it. A lot of people have heard me say (and laugh at Asa Worcester ed me from being able to serve the entire Joint Base family. I me), “There is no shame in the brain game.” I know it regret and apologize for not being an effective leader those first sounds corny, but I mean it. I needed help and I asked few months. If I had the opportunity to try again, it would be different. I for it and honestly, I wish I hadn’t waited so long to do it. Whether you just ask that we all take a moment and put aside our service-based biases and need to vent, someone to talk to, counseling, or even medicine … DO NOT truly look at the way someone else does things. I guarantee you will find WAIT. DO IT! Reach out. Help is there, patiently waiting, and there isn’t a something that another service does a little better. single person that really matters to you in your life that will look down on Every Joint Base Charleston Airman, Sailor, Soldier, Marine, Coast you for getting help.

Guardsman and civilian has made me and my family feel welcome. Don’t As my time is up here at Joint Base Charleston, I want thank all of you underestimate the power of making someone feel welcome and part of your that have made it extraordinary. In just over two years, I have learned so team. You have all made this base the envy of all other joint bases and the much about things I would have never experienced had I never taken the standard they all strive to achieve. Every day, I watch in complete awe as leap. Together, we have set the highest bar for joint basing and I am beyond our 628th Air Base Wing Airmen and embedded Naval Support Activity proud of each person aboard Joint Base Charleston that makes it happen. I Sailors work seamlessly to provide outstanding installation support to our will be watching from my next duty stations as you continue to break down 67 mission partners and the 90,000 service members, families and retirees barriers and make history as the finest joint base in the history of joint basin the local area that depend on us. Thank you. ing. My successor, Command Master Chief Jon Lonsdale, is very excited We are the most lethal military the world has ever seen and I truly and looking forward to joining the Lowcountry military team and helping believe it is because we serve for something more than personal reasons. you continue to serve as a highly effective joint force. Please welcome him We serve for those on our left and on our right, and I want to thank every- to the team and take good care of him just as you did me. one who has made the effort to treat others as family. I can’t find the right Thank you, Joint Base Charleston.

The domino effect of communication

Commentary by Toby Housey 628th Air Base Wing Equal Opportunity office director

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Recently, I took my vehicle into the dealership to get my oil changed. This was the same dealership I purchased my vehicle from and have utilized for most of my maintenance/service needs. Prior to my most recent visit, each time I attempted to schedule an appointment over the phone for an oil change, the service representative always advised me I didn’t need an appointment for that type of service. So over the course of the past two years, I would simply walk in and get my oil changed with no problem.

Well, on this particular day, I showed up and the representative at the counter asked, “Do you have an appointment”? I answered, “No, I was told I didn’t need one.” The representative then proceeded to tell me I did. I explained how each time I had attempted to make an appointment in the past, I was advised that I didn’t need one. He told me he could set me up with one for the future, but the dealership had no availability on that day. But I had driven to a side of town that had lots of traffic -- and during rush hour. Additionally, my work and personal schedule was pretty booked for the remainder of the week. In the words of internet sensation Sweet Brown, “Ain’t nobody got time for that!”

I asked, very nicely, “Why would your phone representative tell me I didn’t need an appointment if I did?” His response: “They don’t know what goes on back here.” I asked him if he had addressed these concerns with the team on the phones. His response was, “They should know to coordinate with us before telling customers that.”

For those of you who have taken the resiliency training, this was my Activating Event, my “A” of the ABCs. I thought to myself, “So your phone representatives don’t communicate with your team at

the customer service counter?

But what if I had handled this situaWhat’s up with that?” tion differently? What if I had gotten Immediately, I put my ABC combative with the service representaskills into play to change my tive at the counter? Through taking a difthoughts about this situation. As ferent approach on addressing the issues, I slowed down, I thought about I learned what the underlying problem how this incident, which I perwas -- communication. In essence, there ceived as an anomaly at the was limited communication between the time, in fact was not. I began to employees who worked the counter and think about personnel I had spothose who worked the phones, which ken with on cases or unit walk created frustrations. The communication Toby Housey visits -- or feedback I had barrier made it challenging for the team 628th Air Base Wing Equal received on survey tools that had on the counters to perform their jobs and Opportunity office director addressed similar types of connegatively affected interactions with cerns -- and the stress and strain ineffective or poor some of the customers. However, the team on the communication had on their organizations. I decid- counter had failed to communicate these chaled I was not going to add to what appeared to be a lenges to the team that handled the phones. stressful work environment at this dealership. So I So what’s the lesson in all of this? decided to allow the service representative to No matter where you are in the organization, if schedule me an appointment and I then recom- communication is not effective, it can create bottlemended that he attempt to resolve the communica- necks in executing the mission as well create frustion challenges informally with his co-workers. trations and stress among your team. Also, never For me, I had taken advantage of many of the assume that the other person knows or should know self-improvement services/courses offered by our what you’re thinking. Clarify first, to ensure your wonderful Joint Base Charleston Community assumptions are indeed facts. Lastly, in my experiAction Team (CAT), formerly IDS e.g., resiliency ence as a human relations assessor, I’ve learned the training, professionalism training, etc. The CAT is bulk of many conflicts in our organizations stem comprised of all the various helping agencies on from miscommunications. As leaders we should base -- the Equal Opportunity Office, Airman and constantly attempt to sharpen our communication Family Readiness Center, the Health and Wellness skills and be flexible in how we communicate with Center, Mental Health, Chapel and First Sergeants. our leaders, co-workers and employees. Everyone These agencies offer a variety of courses/work- doesn’t communicate the same. shops designed to help us improve our human perTake advantage of the many services your CAT formance. The concepts and tools I had obtained team has to offer you at Joint Base Charleston. You from these trainings worked for me, because can contact our Community Support Coordinator, instead of shoving the material into my desk draw- Ms. Michelle McMeekin, at 843-963-5476 or email er at the end of training, I often reviewed it and michelle.mcmeekin.1@us.af.mil to obtain informaattempted to put the tools into practice to better tion and resources on what our CAT has to offer. myself professionally and personally.

Don’t be the domino that causes the fall in your unit!

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DoD, Air Force medical leaders visit JB Charleston Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Helena Owens Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Defense Health Agency leadership visited Joint Base Charleston July 30, 2018, to better understand the unique mission sets of the base and the needs of beneficiaries served by the 628th Medical Group as it transitions to fall under DHA management.

The 628th MDG will be one of the first military treatment facilities within the Air Force to transition to the DHA supervision.

“The transition to DHA management for beneficiaries of the 628th Medical Group will be seamless,” said Lt. Col. Trevor Schar, 628th MDG deputy commander. “The medical group will continue to offer the same services and commitment to delivering first rate healthcare to the patients we serve every day.”

The visit allowed senior medical leaders including Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, Defense Health Agency director, and Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, a chance to develop a better understanding of the medical serv- Defense Health Agency leaders and Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, answer questions during a medical group meeting July 30, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston. The visit provided the opportunity for the group to field and answer ices provided by the 628th MDG as well as the strengths and questions from JB Charleston leadership and Airmen at the 628th Medical Group regarding the transition to one combined challenges of delivering high quality healthcare in the administration known as DHA. Charleston region. It also provided the opportunity for the DHA to field and answer questions from JB Charleston leadU.S. Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, Defense Health ership and Airmen at the 628th MDG regarding the transition of Air Force military treatment Agency director, answers facilities under one combined administration known as the Defense Health Agency. questions during a medical This visit consisted of a consolidated mission brief, a strategic discussion with military medgroup meeting July 30, 2018, ical senior leadership, a medical group facility walking tour and ended with an in-depth quesat Joint Base Charleston. tion and answer session on the transition.

The entire visit consisted of “I know there are a lot of questions you might have,” said Bono. “We are very interested to a consolidated mission brief, hear what your thoughts are and what we can do to make this transition as easy as possible.” a strategic discussion with

By October 2021, all military treatment facilities to include overseas facilities are scheduled military medical senior leadership, a 628th Medical to transition to DHA management. The intent of the transition is to create a single, integrated Group facility walking tour military health system designed around delivering healthcare and ensuring military medical and ended with an in-depth readiness for years to come. question and answer ses"This is a shared collaborative responsibility," said Hogg. "There are some things that are sion regarding the transition purely readiness, some that are purely benefit, but there's a lot that's connected. We will work of Air Force military treattogether to accomplish the job and ensure integration occurs." ment facilities to DHA. The 628th MDG is slated to transition in October 2018, but Naval Health Clinic Charleston will not transition until a later date.

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Members of the Defense Health Agency and Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, take a tour of the 628th Medical Group facility during their July 30, 2018, visit to Joint Base Charleston. The visit allowed the group to develop a better understanding of the medical services provided by the 628th MDG as it transitions to fall under DHA management.

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Man vs. Machine: testing Pilot-Directed Airdrop in a C-17 Story and photos by Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Test directors from the Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, conducted a capability evaluation of C-17 Globemaster III PilotDirected Airdrop tactics, techniques and procedures here July 9-20, supported by aircrews from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina and Joint Base LewisMcCord, Washington.

The test measured the capability of an aircrew member to conduct an airdrop using visual cues in situations where the aircraft is operating with a degraded or complete loss of primary navigation computer operations.

“The C-17 is designed as a two-person cockpit and for visual airdrop, they’re adding in a third person,” said Capt. Tiffany Szumila, one of two AMCTES PDA test directors. “The third person is the right additional crew member, or RACM, who is essentially becoming a navigator of sorts by using route study on the ground to identify visual points of certain distances that match up to a predefined time, based on a ground speed, in order to do a visual navigation to that point.”

During standard airdrop operations, if the aircraft computers are not functioning properly, the aircrew decides if they are going to take another pass and try to reboot the system, or return without completing the airdrop. This is determined by the threat level assigned to the mission. However, with PDA, if the system were not working, the RACM would replace the functions of the computer and assist An aircrew performs preflight checks before flying a mission July 18, 2018, to test the ability to perform the pilots in getting over the drop zone and successfully dropping the cargo. a Pilot-Directed Airdrop in a C-17 Globemaster III. For the tests, the aircrew included an additional “All the timing cues we normally get from the mission computer are then solely the crewmember who was responsible for initiating the airdrop instead of the onboard computer. the purpose responsibility of the RACM,” said Capt. Nikolaus Krause, pilot from the 8th Airlift of the test mission was to conclude the effectiveness of having an aircrew conduct an airdrop using visual Squadron at JBLM. “From a minute out, that is all on the RACM to make sure the cues in situations where the aircraft is operating with a degraded or complete loss of primary navigation timing of the drop is happening and when it gets really critical is within five seconds, computer guidance. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil. because if we’re even a second late, that's 85 yards off target for just that one second.”

The test evaluated two aspects of PDA: the accuracy of each drop, and the perwith how accurate we are in relation to our predetermined release point than we are necessarily ceived workload of the pilot acting as the RACM. The test team collected data based on where with the material that’s dropped.” the RACM called for the drop in comparison to where the computer would have otherwise To determine that accuracy, the test directors received printouts showing how closely the specified. The metrics are based on actual aircraft position over the ground, removing post- drops would have been to the drop point. Over the next few weeks, the team will evaluate the release variables such as wind effects. data and report on the effectiveness of PDA, supporting AMC leaders in making a final field“The goal for the past two weeks has just been to see how accurate we can be within a pre- ing decision. determined boundary from the desired release point,” said Krause. “We're more concerned A crucial aspect to any new tactic or procedure is the additional workload placed on the crewmembers and potential interference with other mission-essential tasks. During Maj. William Carter, Air Mobility the test, each pilot rated their workload on a 1 to 10 scale. With the data from every Command Test and Evaluation pilot in every crew position, test directors are able to determine task distribution in the Squadron Pilot-Directed Airdrop test cockpit, especially with the addition of the new RACM crew position and duties.

Test Director, conducts preflight Through comparison with pilot and co-pilot ratings over the test period, the test direcplanning July 19, 2018, with Capt. will evaluate the crew resource management, a critical facet of crew aircraft, and tors Nick Krause, a pilot from the 8th provide feedback to assist with optimizing the new tactics.

Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Lewis“After every airdrop, we ask them [test participants] what they perceive the workMcChord, Wash. The Pilot-Directed load to be. Those are relative numbers and change by the person, but what we're trying Airdrop capability test sorties measured the capability of an aircrew to understand is how busy do they feel,” said Maj. William Carter, AMCTES PDA test member to conduct an airdrop using director. “Do they feel like they can't do anything else if they’re doing this? Do they visual cues in situations where the have enough situational awareness to take care of all the other tasks they need to do aircraft is operating with a degraded while operating the aircraft and doing the airdrop mission?” or complete loss of primary navigaWith all the tests now complete, the AMCTES team will publish a formal report on tion computer guidance. their findings helping to enhance the combat capability of the AMC fleet.

841st Transportation Battalion hosts Exercise Dragon Lifeline

U.S. Army Soldiers prepare to transport vehicles during Exercise Dragon Lifeline Aug. 1, at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapon Station, S.C. The 841st Transportation Battalion hosted the exercise, facilitating training for Soldiers assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C. and Fort Eustis, Va. The exercise was designed to train participants in the planning and processes of rail, convoy, port and vessel operations. See the entire story and more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal

U.S. Army Private 1st Class Samuel Phalin, 8th Ordnance Company, Fort Bragg, NC, guides a vehicles driver during Exercise Dragon Lifeline Aug. 1, at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapon Station, S.C.

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JB CHS NEWS

Important information for the 2018-2019 school year From Joint Base Charleston School Liaison Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The School Liaison Officer will publish articles in the next few weeks as the school year begins. Information for WS/AB residents will be pushed out through email, including gate access for PSA, Hunley Park and Lambs. Please contact the SLO at 843-963-4410 with questions/concerns.

Note: under South Carolina Law, students attend school in the district where they reside.

• Verify attendance zone before signing a lease or contract for a home.

• Verify all school calendars, bell schedules, open house/meet the teacher activities by contact with the individual schools or viewing their websites.

Connect to Facebook pages of your local school/district at: • Charleston County School District • Berkeley County School District • Dorchester School District Two • Palmetto Scholars Academy

Attendance/Truancy Please make sure you are aware of attendance policies and consequences that can impact you and your child. If you do not understand the policy, or feel you need assistance, contact the SLO. Extended vacations should NOT be planned during the school year as they can negatively impact a student’s performance/attendance record. Requests for a Pre/Post Deployment considerations must be approved in advance by the Principal.

Bell Schedules Schedules can vary slightly from school to school. Each district will have current schedules posted on their websites, and you can contact the school. Please make sure your child arrives on time.

Free/Reduced Lunch Please make sure to apply for these lunch programs. Not only can it save you money, but it improves levels of Title I funding for eligible schools. These funds positively impact resources available in your child’s school.

Impact Aid During September, public schools request you complete a form regarding connection to military/government employment. This information is used to provide funds to local school districts which are negatively impacted by the large presence of government installations/military housing. The funding has several categories and is not just about military children.

Government employment, public housing, and children with special needs are also part of the funding. Please return your forms as requested. The district is required to report the results to the U.S. Department of education each year. By law, the money is deposited in the district operating budget.

Supply Lists List can be located on almost all individual school websites. Call the school for more information.

Charleston County Schools (CCSD) (843) 937-6300 - www.ccsdschools.com – First Day Aug 20

First Day Festival - August 12 Join us at the First Day Festival for a day of family fun and activities! Exhibitors will provide information on education and community services, and we will be handing out free bags of school supplies! Gates open at noon, and the event begins at 1:00 p.m.

CCSD Attendance Zones The School Look-Up Tool can be used to find your correct attendance zone by address at http://croppermap.com/charleston/ Office of Transportation (843) 725-3161 Bell schedules and bus routes/stop information can be found on the CCSD website under “Divisions/Operations/Transportation.” Those selected for a Choice School assignment will receive bussing notification directly from the district. Call the SLO if you have questions/concerns.

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Miscellaneous CCSD Notes Charleston County School District continues to work with the installation to provide access to quality educational programs for our resident children. To clear up any misconceptions, and to help those moving throughout the housing community, the following information is provided for Air Base residents with school age children: (Be aware to check transportation availability before making any changes to school assignments) • Some schools have uniform requirements.

• All new JB CHS military residents may elect to have their elementary school age children attend either Lambs or Hunley Park Elementary. The district does not provide transportation, and this is a one-time choice.

• Magnet Schools: Military families arriving at JB CHS after the normal lottery process, for the “upcoming” school year have extended application deadlines for “choice” schools. Please contact the School Liaison Office for more information, or look under the “Information for Military Families” link on the CCSD website for the application.

Berkeley County Schools (843) 899-8600 - http://www.bcsdschools.net – First Day Aug 20

Attendance Zones The School Look-Up Tool can be used to find your correct attendance zone. http://gis.berkeleycountysc.gov/maps/school_system/future.html Attendance lines may have changed where new schools are opening. Please verify if you are unsure.

Office of Transportation Bus routes have individual supervisors you may contact for information. Visit http://www.bcsdschools.net/Domain/5376 or more information.

Active Duty Residents of Berkeley County “Active duty” military families “residing in Berkeley County” may enroll their children at Marrington ES/Marrington MS on the Weapons Station. Contact the SLO or the school for additional information.

Dorchester School District Two (DD2) (843) 873-2901 - www.edlinesites.net/pages/Dorchester_County_SD - First Day Aug 20

The “Parent & Student Link” provides access to most of the information you will need, including enrollment and calendars. Fact and Fee schedule, for August 8 & 9, can be found on the district website/Facebook page.

Back to School Guide/Fact & Fees This guide is excellent, and can be found on the DD2 Web page under “News” as well as the Fact & Fees schedules for the year.

Attendance Zones Check with the district office for latest/current information. Zones are based on subdivision, and a list can be found on the DD2 Website under the “District Information” tab.

Office of Transportation – (843) 873-6196 Bus information, by school, can be found under “Departments” link on the DD2 website at http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Dorchester_County_SD.

Palmetto Scholars Academy (843) 300-4118 - http://www.palmettoscholarsacademy.org – First Day Aug 15th

Transportation There is no public school transportation at PSA. They do have a transportation company that provides fee based travel. Contact the school for more information.

Mevers School of Excellence (843) 806-5909 - https://www.meversschoolofexcellence.org/ - First Day Aug 20th Transportation There is no public transportation provided for Mevers.

JB CHS NEWS

The Patriot • Aug. 3 - 16, 2018

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JB Charleston helps cancer survivor be an Airman for a day Caleb Pettit, 9, receives a commander’s coin from Col. Jeffrey Nelson, 628th Air Base Wing commander, July 20, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. During his visit with the Airman for a Day program, Pettit, a cancer survivor, saw a security forces K9 demonstration, received an honorary doctor’s badge and got to tour a C-17 Globemaster III, among other things.

U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan

Caleb Pettit, 9, flexes his muscles in front of a C-17 Globemaster III, July 20, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Thanks to the partnership with the Courageous Kids program, Pettit, a cancer survivor, got to tour JB Charleston as an honorary Airman for a day.

Pettit checks a patient’s heartbeat while experiencing what it’s like to be a doctor, July 20, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. While touring JB Charleston as an Airman for a day, Pettit, a cancer survivor, shadowed Capt. Charles Hutchings, 628th Medical Group pediatrician, helping check patients' vitals.

Pettit salutes Col. Jeffrey Nelson, 628th Air Base Wing commander, after receiving a commander’s coin, July 20, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Pettit looks out the door of a C-17 Globemaster III, July 20, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Thanks to the partnership with the Courageous Kids program, Pettit, a cancer survivor, got to tour JB Charleston as an honorary Airman for a day.

JB Charleston recognizes newest Senior NCOs

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Fifty-three Joint Base Charleston noncommissioned officers along with family and friends, joined in celebrating the installation's newest Senior NCOs at the Charleston Club, July 27, 2018. The Senior NCO Induction Ceremony is a long-standing tradition within the Air Force to recognize the achievement of reaching the rank of master sergeant. There are three main components to an induction ceremony: posting of the colors; the charge and oath; and the candle-lighting ceremony. These Senior NCOs must promote the highest standards of conduct, appearance and performance. As part of this tradition, a candle-lighting ceremony was conducted. Each candle represented one of the nine enlisted ranks of the Air Force.

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JB CHS NEWS

437th Operations Group holds change of command ceremony

Chapel Corner The chapel has new customer service hours to accommodate your needs. Please note the Airbase Chapel will ONLY be open (including phone calls, walk-ins and e-mail) during the days/hours listed below: Sunday: 0900 - 1500 (Worship Services ONLY) Mondays: 0900 - 1500 Tuesdays: 0900 - 1500 Wednesdays: Closed for Training Thursdays: 0900 - 1500 Fridays: 0900 - 1500 Saturday: Closed

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 photo / Airman 1st Class Helena Owens

Col. Daniel Dobbels, right, 437th Operations Group incoming commander, accepts the 437th OG guidon from Col. Clint R. ZumBrunnen, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony July 27, 2018, in Nose Dock 2. The 437th Operations Group is responsible for operating 48 C-17 aircraft valued at $10.1 billion through a workforce of three squadrons and one flight comprised of 1,600 military and civilian personnel supporting Department of Defense tactical airdrop, worldwide airlift and aeromedical evacuation support.

628th SFS welcomes new commander

PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY 10 am - WS Protestant Service with Children's Church 10:30 am - AB Protestant Service with Children's Church

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Acting SARC: Dr. Mamie Futrell Alternate SARCs: Gabriella Marshall & Cindy Lundhagen Full Time Victim Advocate: Vacant Volunteer Victim Advocates: Sonya Anthony Cecilia Ayon Stephanie Bandy Bridgette Brzezinski Tiffany Ellis Adrienne Forth Michael Gaines

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U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. William A. O'Brien

Lt. Col. Michael Speck, right, 628th Security Forces Squadron incoming commander, assumes command and accepts the squadron’s guidon from Col. Rockie Wilson, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony July 23, 2018 at the Red Bank Club. The 628th SFS provides force protection and law enforcement services to 53 DOD and federal agencies, servicing a joint community of 86,500 military members and civilians.

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JB Charleston student wins Exchange’s $2,000 prize for academic excellence

By Doug Brodess Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has honored a Joint Base Charleston 10-year-old for his outstanding academic achievements, awarding him with a $2,000 grand prize.

Fifth-grader Gerald Wells received the grand prize in the worldwide You Made the Grade sweepstakes Aug. 1 at Joint Base Charleston Exchange. Col. Rockie Wilson, 628th Mission Support Group Commander, Tony Pares, Exchange Regional Vice President, and Katy Litterer, Joint Base Charleston Exchange General Manager, presented Gerald with his prize.

“I believed that, if I entered, I had a chance to win,” said Gerald, who heard about the contest from one of his sisters.

“I was surprised when my parents told me that I won the first prize, but I knew that this was real.”

Gerald, 10, is the son of retired Navy Petty Officer 2nd

Class Gerald Wells Sr. and his wife, Dawn. Wells, a former Logistics Specialist, served in the Navy for 20 years. He attends Windsor Hill Elementary School in North Charleston, belongs to the Science Club and is a recipient of honor roll and citizenship awards.

Gerald is planning on putting the money toward clothes and shoes for the upcoming school year—and a few toys.

“It’s exciting to recognize Gerald for his academic achievements,” Litterer said. “There’s no better way to encourage young students than to give them a chance to be rewarded for their diligence in their school work.”

Through the Exchange’s You Made the Grade program, first- through 12th-graders with a B average or higher are eligible to enter the sweepstakes for a chance at a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Gerald was randomly selected as the grand-prize winner from than 900 entries.

For more information, students and guardians can contact the Joint Base Charleston Exchange at 843-552-5000.

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Gerald Wells, a fifth-grade resident of Joint Base Charleston, accepts a $2,000 grand prize as part of a sweepstakes for academic excellence at the Exchange on JB Charleston Aug. 1, 2018.

It’s “Customer Appreciation Month” at Joint Base Charleston

By Laura Abell 628th Force Support Squadron marketing director

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 628th Force Support Squadron is pleased to announce “Customer Appreciation Month” happening throughout August. Active duty and their families can win great prizes in a variety of ways at their local Force Support Squadron/Morale Welfare and Recreation (FSS/MWR) facilities. FSS/MWR facilities include AF Clubs, Bowling Centers, Golf Courses, and many more.

“We want to make you smile” is the theme for our Customer Appreciation Month. Prizes will be given at every FSS/MWR

facility at different times throughout the month. Military members and their families can win prizes in several different ways.

Check us out on line at www.JBCharleston.com, or through social media (@JB Charleston FSS on Facebook; #628FSS on Twitter and Instagram) or stop in to any FSS/MWR facility for more details.

“This is our way of giving back to our great customers,” stated Lt. Col. Will Parker, 628 FSS commander. “We’re here for you, and we want to make you smile.”

There are five ways to win! Show your smile in the right place at the right time as Smile Days are hosted throughout the month at various FSS activities. Show us that smile when

you find it – as smiles are hidden in facilities. Look for our smile as our Prize Patrol roams and spots your smile at events and programs which could make you a winner of a FSS Gift Card valued up to $150. Take a survey and tell us how we can make you smile, simultaneously entering to win $100 cash!

Lastly, show us your smile online by posting pics of you, your family and friends having fun and SMILING in FSS facilities, tag the @JBCharlestonFSS Facebook page or @628FSS Instagram or Twitter and use #FSSSmiles #ServicesSmiles – you could win a FSS Gift Card!

FSS Customer Appreciation Month continues through August 31, 2018. We want to see your smile!

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In the spirit of STEM exploration, attendees interactively experienced 3D printing and modeling, steel casting, manufacturing, robotics coding and nursing, along with many other technically-focused activities throughout the camp.

Synah Hawkins, eighth grade attendee, found activities such as the medical profession immersion hosted by Trident Tech’s nursing program reaffirmed her passion and desire to pursue a career in the medical field.

“This program helped me know exactly what I want to do when I grow up,” said Hawkins.

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“What we try to do throughout the camp is infuse soft skills alongside technical skills so that we are building up the girls’ self-esteem and also emphasizing areas that they will need to be proficient in when they go into the workforce, such as how to dress, speak appropriately and networking techniques,” said Scott. “The ‘I am Courageous Session,’ by SSC Atlantic’s Women of the Workforce emphasized those soft skills.”

Other sponsors include Cyber Secure, College of Charleston, Bosch, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Paul Mitchell the School Charleston, and NUCOR Steel Berkeley More than 30 volunteers from NHCC and SSC Atlantic, as well as numerous presenters from the community, worked in tandem to ensure a smooth event. Although the camp is designed to motivate and inspire attendees, volunteers found the opportunity to work with the girls equally as life changing and meaningful.

“They are so creative,” said Laurie Boeding, Trident Technical College dean of business technology. “I think the older we get we lose a little bit of that…so it’s just really great to see their creativity.”

At the conclusion of the event, the girls were reunited with their parents for a closing ceremony and awards presentation to formally recognize their learning and growth throughout the camp.

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Attendees from the seventh annual Girls Day Out practice the steps used to extract DNA during a hands-on learning session July 27, 2018, at the College of Charleston with professionals from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Girls Day Out is a camp designed to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career fields to rising eighth and ninth grade girls with the goal of showcasing the diverse options available in the workforce following high school.

Attendees from the seventh annual Girls Day Out learn about 3D modeling and printing July 27, 2018, at the College of Charleston as part of Girls Day Out camp. More than 100 girls from four Lowcountry school districts attended the camp, hosted by SSC Atlantic in collaboration with Trident Technical College via Cyber Secure, College of Charleston, Bosch, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Paul Mitchell the School Charleston, and NUCOR Steel Berkeley. Girls Day Out is a camp designed to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career fields to rising eighth and ninth grade girls with the goal of showcasing the diverse options available in the workforce following high school. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

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The Patriot • Aug. 3 - 16, 2018

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 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!

JB CHS EVENTS

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. 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.

Aug. 8 r Interviewing For Success - 10:00am - 11:30am, learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

Aug. 9 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. r Navigating Federal Employment - 1:00pm-3:00pm, join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

Aug. 10 r TSP & You - 11:00am-12:00pm, learn about saving for retirement. Open to active duty, spouses and DoD employees.

Find out about DoD matching contributions, investment fund options, management fees and the effects of compound interest!

Aug. 20 r Buying Your New Wheels - 3:00pm-4:00pm, learn the techniques and valuable information in regards to purchasing a vehicle. Make sure that you are financially ready to purchase a vehicle that you can afford.

Aug. 21 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.

Aug. 22-23 r Entrepreneur Training Track - 8:30am-4:30pm, two-day course offered as an additional TAP workshop for those interested in learning more about the opportunities and challenges of business ownership. It is instructed by subject matter experts and practitioners from the SBA, SBA Resource Partners.

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. 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!

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

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

Aug. 14 r Investment Fluency: Planning For Your Tomorrow Today - 2:00pm-3:30pm learn the tools and resources that will allow you to enrich your financial growth while improving your investment fluency! 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.

Aug. 15-17 r Funancial Summer Day Camp - 8:00am-4:00pm, Children will learn and explore in the fields of entrepreneurship, finance, savings, being wise consumers and life skills lesson. Ages: 5-12 ONLY. Pre-registration is required.

Aug. 16 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.

Aug. 20 r Home Buying Information - 2:00pm-4:30pm, learn the basics of purchasing a home.

Aug. 21 r Resume And Cover Letter - 1:00pm-3:00am, learn how to build an effective civilian resume utilizing different formats and how to prepare a compelling cover letter.

Aug. 22 r Interviewing For Success - 1:00pm - 3:00pm, learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

Aug. 23 r Dale Carnegie People Skills Workshop - 2:00pm 4:00pm, learn how to connect with others begins through authentic connections. Learn how to aim your behavior towards gaining trust and your connections will strengthen and your relationships will flourishes.

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REC REVIEW

The Patriot • Aug. 3 - 16, 2018

Rec Review

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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.

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The Patriot • Aug. 3 - 16, 2018

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