08-10-2012 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston

Patriot

Storm Front

Vol. 3, No. 32

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

Friday, August 10, 2012

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin

C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes stand by on the flightline as a storm rolls in Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area.

Town Hall Meetings scheduled ...

Col. McComb wants to hear from you

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437th OSS

Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, will host a series of Town Hall meetings on the Air Base and Weapons Station, Aug. 13, 14 and 15.

The meetings are open to the base populace, to include military members and their dependents, retirees and Department of Defense civilians.

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Weekend Weather Update JB CHS, SC

Friday, August 10

Scattered T-Storms (60% precip)

High 88º Low 75º

Saturday, August 11

Scattered T-Storms (40% precip)

High 88º Low 73º

Sunday, August 12

Scattered T-Storms (40% precip)

High 86º Low 73º

The meetings will address the following topics including: • Changes in school enrollment • Forest City/Balfour Beatty updates • Civilian hiring/classification post-RMD703 • Future BRAC/-DoD budget/sequestration outlook • Mosquito control The meetings will be held at the Weapons Station at the Redbank Club, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. and again at 6 p.m.

The meetings will be held at the Air Base

Theater, Aug 14 at 6 p.m. and Aug. 15 at 8 a.m.

Attendees wishing to submit their questions ahead of time can e-mail 628.abw.pa@ charleston.af.mil, call the Commanders Action Line at 843-963-5581 or post questions on the Joint Base Charleston Facebook page.

For those unable to attend the Town Hall meetings, Public Affairs will publish a list of questions and answers addressed in an upcoming edition of the Patriot newspaper and on www.charleston.af.mil.

437th APS makes baggage detail easier

Story and photos by Senior Airman Dennis Sloan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The 437th Aerial Port Squadron baggage claim service team, at the passenger terminal, recently upgraded their baggage bins from weathered wooden bins to steel bins for transporting military member's baggage from and to aircraft.

The team moves all baggage of deploying and returning military members here at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, which means they can move hundreds of bags a day.

"We support several units on this base when they deploy," said Master Sgt. Serge Ladd, 437th APS passenger service noncommis- Airman 1st Class Trevor Vascellaro, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent, moves a steel baggage sioned officer in charge. "When the bin to the flightline to unload bags from an aircraft Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 437th units deploy, they sometimes use APS baggage claim service team recently upgraded their baggage bins from weathered wooden bins to steel bins for transporting military member’s baggage from and to aircraft. commercial aircraft, which requires us to store the baggage "We needed something durable and since we underneath the belly of the aircraft, and getting began in December 2011.

Ladd researched the internet to see what were going to purchase new ones, I made sure it there used to be a hassle before the arrival of type of bins were available, but all he found these bins would be versatile and last a long the new steel bins."

The new steel bins reduce the process of mov- were plastic bins that would likely break and time," said Ladd.

After the 628th Contracting Squadron awarding baggage to and from aircraft by an hour and require replacement often. He then decided to are easier to use, since they were specifically create a blue print of a steel bin with a gate on ed the bid to a local steel company, the 437th built for the job. The bins also carry more bags the front for the Airmen to get in and out of APS team received the bins late last month.

See 437th APS, Page 3 when necessary. than the previous wooden bins.

"The older bins had to be built-up and broken-down every time we used them, and they were not in the best condition having been exposed to the elements throughout the years," Due to ongoing base operations, traffic control measures said Ladd. "The new steel bins don't require will be in place on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station build-up or break-down and they're easier to get from Aug. 20 - 25. The Grace Hopper Bridge will be closed. in and out of when the Airmen are loading them with baggage."

This may cause some delays, so please plan accordingly.

The project to replace the older wooden bins

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The Patriot • August 10, 2012

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COMMENTARY

Commentary by Capt. Richard Joralmon Naval Health Clinic Charleston executive officer

A-N-D - three tiny letters making one small word that makes a huge difference.

I have been thinking a lot since I arrived at Joint Base Charleston about how the Navy and the Air Force are now operating under one umbrella to streamline business and generally make things more efficient. As a result, I started thinking about the Naval Health Clinic Charleston specifically, and how there are countless examples of partnerships within the walls of NHCC that make us a stronger organization.

Within the walls of the Captain John G. Feder Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are working jointly in many areas to provide better patient and family centered care to beneficiaries of both organizations. We continue to think outside of the box and work creatively together.

vants, contractors and volunteers, all working together as one team. They take care of Charleston's active duty population and a large dependent and retiree population together. It is because of this partnership between all of our staff that we can continue to ensure active duty members are medically ready for deployment and dependents and retirees have all their medical needs met.

Our clinic is proof that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. There are countless Captain Richard Joralmon other organizations across JB Charleston that Naval Health Clinic Charleston executive officer work jointly as we do.

I challenge each of you to continue seekWe are pursuing new ways to operate, providing ing new ways to operate and reach deeper levels value for both agencies, and saving taxpayer of cooperation. The partnerships here at NHCC money, while at the same time maintaining the and across Joint Base Charleston heighten the highest possible standards of patient care. This level of service that we provide on a daily basis. cooperation makes both the NHCC and the VA This diverse mix brings credit to the better than they could be by themselves.

Department of Defense and makes me proud to be Within our staff, we have active duty, civil sera part of it.

“I challenge each of you to continue seeking new ways to operate and reach deeper levels of cooperation.”

worth repeating

Back where I belong

Commentary by Lt. Col. Todd Groomes 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and 17th AS commander, 437th Airlift Wing

Every child has a dream of what they want to do when they grow up. For some, it is sports, for others, it's to become a doctor, nurse, dancer, actor, lawyer or even to work in a skilled trade. My dream was to be an officer and specifically a pilot in the United States Air Force. My family was not immune to the sacrifice a military family makes, but we also possessed a deep understanding and appreciation for the call to serve, so others may prevail.

My father was a career enlisted member in the Air Force and served 24 years. He served in Vietnam and remains an inspiration to me as one of the members of the recently declassified Lima Site 85 in Laos. I was unaware about the mission of Lima Site 85, nor how close I came to never being conceived at all. I know now, however, that whatever my father went through solidified within him the values he would later pass down to me.

My closest friends will tell you that I have always believed deeply in the military and especially in the core values represented in our Air Force; integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. The military for me, has never been about glory or making money - I truly believe that my purpose is to do whatever I can to serve others and provide a sense of security and hope for those who are in need.

When I began pilot training in 1996, I was determined to be a fighter pilot and "bring the rain" on those who would pose a threat to our nation's interests. I did well enough in pilot training to have a choice of going the fighter/bomber track or going cargo/tanker. Amazingly to me and many of my instructors, I decided that I was better suited to be the bearer of hope than to wield the sword. So, I chose the cargo/tanker track and eventually finished pilot training in a position to choose the only C-17A offered to the three pilot training bases. A lot of stars lined up that day; my pilot training base chose first out of the three bases; there was only one C-17A to Charleston Air Force Base; and I was blessed to be the first to pick among the three bases. I stood tall and said, "I'll take the C-17 to Charleston!" Little did I know that was the beginning of what would become my next home.

I arrived at Charleston AFB in September 1997, and was assigned to the 17th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, affectionately known as the AAA (Anything, Anywhere, Anytime) Moving Company. Our squadron mascot was the moose because of the sound the aircraft made while it was being refueled. Steeped in tradition, the 17th AS was the first C-17A squadron and would go on to be the first squadron to forward deploy C-17s into the combat Area of Responsibility. During my four and a half years at Charleston, I learned every aspect I could about the C-17 and its mission. I had the opportunity to be part of several operations which put the C-17 on the short list as the combatant commander's airlifter of choice when it absolutely had to get done! My skills were honed as a tactical airlifter in operations such as Kosovo, Phoenix Scorpion I, II, II, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation

Enduring Freedom. Serving at Charleston not only honed my skills as a pilot, but it also enhanced my leadership abilities.

I had many mentors during my time at Charleston which helped sculpt these skills. One of the most memorable was my first squadron commander, Lt. Col. Ed Schauberger. He told me there were three things required to become a successful member of the squadron: accomplish the mission always; take care of the people in the squadron and their families; and never forget that we exist as silent professionals, sacrificing so that others may succeed. I took those priorities to heart and have found they are as true now as they were then.

I left Charleston in 2002 and spent a short period at McChord AFB, Wa., before being selected as one of seven instructors to stand-up the first-ever C17 Weapons School. From there, I spent a year with the Army at the Army's Command and General Staff College where I learned the synergy that exists between air power and the ground commander's scheme of maneuver. I graduated from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and moved on to serve Air Mobility Command as the C-17/C-5 program element monitor and force structure manager. For the next three and a half years I was fortunate enough to experience the operational and strategic level planning process and how it applied to the Air Force and national military and national security strategies. I grew as an officer and was learning more each day. Even so, I always felt a pull back towards Charleston and my home in the 17th AS. As James Taylor said in one of his most famous songs, "In my mind I'm going to Carolina.

Can't you see the sunshine, can't you just feel the moonshine?

Ain't it just like a friend of mine to hit me from behind?

Yes, I'm going to Carolina in my mind."

As fate would have it, I was destined to return to Charleston and to the AAA Moving Company, this time as the director of operations. How amazing it was to be back. It was as if I never left - every sound, smell and scene took me right back to the beginning. Six months later though, I became the chief of safety for Joint Base Charleston. I was on the outer fringes of the squadron and feared what I had come so close to (that feeling of home and family) was just to be a tease. I was overjoyed when I was informed that I would once again return to the 17th AS, but now as the commander! So, I am home again and thanks in no small part to a long list of mentors and people who saw something in me that I can only hope to live up to.

I can think of no better way to honor them than to continue to embody those values Lt. Col. Schauberger instilled in me so many years ago: Accomplish the mission always; take care of the members of the squadron and their families; and never forget that we are the silent professionals, existing and sacrificing so that others may succeed and prevail.

It's good to be home.

CMSAF Roy: 'Future is now' Commentary by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Rojek Air Force News Service

WASHINGTON – During recent visits to Air Force bases across the nation, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy discussed issues ranging from AEF Next to resiliency to developing 21st century Airmen.

Air Force leaders must ensure future enlisted leaders are skilled in things like leadership and communication - the institutional competencies that are essential to any career, Roy said. Within this year, leaders are going to start transforming enlisted professional military education.

"The future is now," he said.

Roy added that there are plans to reduce the average 10-year gap between Airman Leadership School and the NCO Academy.

"What we have found over the past few years is there's a huge gap in our enlisted professional military education," he said. "That time frame is very important for Airmen because that's the time in which they find themselves supervising others."

These issues led to the development of the evolution of enlisted professional military education, "EPME Next." The goal of the program is to provide development at an earlier stage in an Airman's career to better meet the Air Force mission requirements of the future, he said.

"We need to continue focusing on training and get as much as we can out of every dime we put into training and exercises," the chief added. "We have to take advantage of every education opportunity because they are not going to be abundant.

The experience pieces won't be the same in the future and we have to continue to look at how we provide those experiences to our Airmen."

He also stressed the important roles NCOs and senior NCOs play in shaping junior enlisted Airmen into future leaders, and said training is

only one piece of that responsibility. One major issue on which leaders must focus is face-to-face communication. Airmen at all levels too often rely on electronic devices instead of talking face-toface and engaging in analog communication with people.

"Our Airmen today are the most highly skilled, trained, equipped and educated we have ever had in Air Force history," he said. "We are also the most technologically advanced Air Force in the world and have got to continue down that path.

"We just have to understand that nothing can replace face-to-face interaction when it comes to supervising Airmen," he said. "Not now, and not in the future. ... Supervisors ought to be engaged with the Airmen they supervise and know their stories."

Communication and interpersonal skills are also vital to issues like resiliency. However, Air Force leaders have to be careful to not over use that term, Roy said.

"We don't want it to be another program; we want it to be a culture," he said.

Resiliency is about knowing how to work through a very difficult situation, growing through it and using the experience to help others, Roy said. The end-goal is for Airmen and their families to have the ability to work through difficult situations.

"The Air Force has to spend a lot of time and effort on this because people matter -- and not just Airmen and service members -- but their families as well," the chief said. "Families have to be resilient; we have to keep providing those resources so they can be."

Roy encouraged Airmen to maintain a resilient attitude, not only as Airmen but at home with family members. He said he believes equipping Airmen with the right coping skills could prevent suicide.

"We need to work through this," he said.

"Suicide is a problem because human life matters; that's why we are so concerned about it. Airmen matter to us, their families matter to us and their lives certainly matter to their families."

As part of developing resilient Airmen, the Air Force has made some changes to the air expeditionary force system. "AEF Next" will not change the entire system, but it will refine the current way the Air Force does deployments, Roy said. It will give Airmen the ability to communicate within the joint community and the ability to deploy with leaders and teams with whom they have trained.

While the Air Force is shaping to best meet its mission requirements, Roy emphasized a commitment to efficiently and effectively utilize the resources the Air Force does have. He said that the nation's fiscal challenges will affect the Department of Defense.

"Some of the things that will certainly affect how we do things in the future are the budgets," Roy said. "As our nation goes through its crisis and budgetary constraints, we are going to have to look at those tasks that we do and whether they have mission value. Does the mission really require that task to be done? If not, we really need to seriously examine how we do that task and look at the fact that some of the resources for developing Airmen may not be there."

No matter what the future holds for the Air Force, Roy said he has faith that Airmen will continue to adhere to the service's core values.

"It's not about just knowing the core values, it's about living them," he said. "Our joint and coalition partners rely on us to give them the absolute best, and our Airmen are up to those challenges because we are a professional force and the best Air Force in the world."

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437th APS continued from page one

"Since there is no build-up or break-down involved when using the new steel bins, the process of moving baggage requires less people," said Staff Sgt. Trevor Miles, 437th APS passenger service facility manager.

The bins have attracted the attention of Air Mobility Command APS inspectors, said Ladd.

"We recently had AMC APS inspectors down here looking at the bins and they were so impressed they asked for blueprints of the bins," said Ladd. "It is possible the bins we created here may be used AMC-wide and even Air Force-wide, if leadership sees fit."

The overall cost of replacing the weathered wooden bins and replacing them with the five new steel bins cost approximately $10,000.

"These new bins have increased efficiency, reduced the amount of manpower needed to perform baggage detail and have made the process safer, so I couldn't be any happier," said Senior Master Sgt. Robert Schultz, 437th APS Passenger Terminal superintendent.

U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Staff Sgt. Trevor Miles, 437th Aerial Port Squadron facility manager, loads baggage into a new steel baggage bin Aug. 6, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The team moves all baggage of deploying and returning military members here at Joint Base Charleston.

Airman 1st Class Trevor Vascellaro moves a steel baggage bin to the flightline for unloading bags from an aircraft, while Airman 1st Class George Garner, 437th APS passenger service agent, guides him away from the building Aug. 6, 2012 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Airman 1st Class Trevor Vascellaro, 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent, moves a steel baggage bin to the flightline to load bags onto an aircraft Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The 437th APS baggage claim service team recently upgraded their baggage bins from weathered wooden bins to steel bins for transporting military member’s baggage to and from aircraft.

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CSAF guidance on political activities

Courtesy of 628th Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate office

The 2012 Presidential election cycle is well underway. All military members should review and become familiar with the rules on permissible political activities contained in Department of Defense Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of The Armed Forces on Active Duty, and the Jan. 28, 2008, Secretary of Defense message, DoD Public Affairs Policy Guidance Concerning Political Campaigns and Elections. These rules are intended to strike the proper balance between a government employee's involvement in the political process while avoiding the appearance of an improper official DoD endorsement of a particular political party, candidate, cause or issue.

If you have any questions with regard to permissible political activities, contact 628th Air Base Wing Judge Advocate at 963-5502.

For more information, go to: • Guidance on Political Activities http://www.ellsworth.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-120110-022.pdf • DoD Directive 1344.10 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/134410p.pdf • DoD Public Affairs Policy Guidance Concerning Political Campaigns and Elections http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/defense_ethics/resource_library/2008_Campaigns_Elections.pdf

Senate confirms General Welsh as next Air Force chief of staff Courtesy of the Air Force News Service

WASHINGTON – Gen. Mark Welsh III, a 36-year veteran, will be the twentieth Air Force chief of staff, according to a Senate confirmation vote Aug. 2.

Welsh provided testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee July 19, before the full Senate voted on his confirmation. Now the president must appoint the general before he can assume his new position.

"I fully accept the responsibility to stand beside Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and lead the 690,000 active, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen who selflessly serve our nation as part of an unbeatable joint team," Welsh said.

Pending the president's appointment, Welsh, who served as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, will assume the position of Air Force chief of staff from Gen. Norton Schwartz in a ceremony Aug. 10.

In his previous position, Welsh's command was responsible

for Air Force activities, conducted through 3rd Air Force, in an area of operations covering almost one-fifth of the globe.

This area includes 51 countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and the Arctic and Atlantic oceans with a total population reaching nearly one billion people speaking more than 80 languages. He also had administrative control of U.S. Air Forces Africa, providing support, logistics and resources to U.S. Africa Command.

Welsh entered the Air Force in June 1976 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has been assigned to numerous operational, command and staff positions during his career.

Gen. Mark Welsh III, the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., July 19, 2012, as part of the confirmation process to serve as the 20th Air Force Chief of Staff. If confirmed, Welsh will replace Gen. Norton Schwartz, who retires Aug. 10.

U.S. Air Force photo / Scott M. Ash

Beat the summer heat with tips for staying cool Courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office

As the hot summer continues, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants everyone to beware of heat-related illnesses and to take the simple precautions necessary to preventing them.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States between 1979 and 1999. The types of heat illnesses range from minor to severe, from painful heat cramps to very fatal heat strokes, but all are fairly easy to prevent. While it is important to enjoy the summer, it is also important to enjoy it safely.

Those most at risk of heat related illnesses are people 65 and older, the very young, the obese and those with blood or sweat-related illnesses or medications. This includes people with low blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, dehydration or malnutrition. The risk is especially high when air conditioning is unavailable for long periods of

time and during heat waves.

The DHHS warns that heat illness prevention centers on remaining out of extreme temperatures whenever possible and remaining fully hydrated.

Here are a few tips for staying cool: • When outdoors, make sure to drink plenty of fluids, especially water.

• Try to avoid drinks with large amounts of caffeine, alcohol or sugar, as these can inhibit your body's cooling process.

• Start drinking before you get thirsty.

• When temperatures get extremely high, make sure to go someplace cool, out of the heat. Even a few hours of air conditioning per day can prevent heat stroke.

• If you exercise outside, try to do it in the early morning or late evening, when temperatures are cooler.

• Wear lightweight, loose, light-colored clothing, including widebrimmed hats.

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201 Team Charleston Airmen selected for promotion Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The following 201 senior airmen from Team Charleston were selected for promotion to staff sergeant: 628th Air Base Wing Melissa Chorn Ian Hoachlander Anthony Hyatt

628th Medical Group Alyssa Dutkiewicz Jeffrey Egolf Amy Greer Reco Webb Felicia Williams

628th Civil Engineer Squadron Mathew Blackwell Jason Bravard John Hedges Issac Holley Ross Kreikemeier Colleen McDevitt Kenneth Morgan Elijah Rawls Leatrice Robinson Holly Whatley

628th Communications Squadron Spenser Amos Cody Edwards Doyle Fryer Nathaniel Hopson Brittney Kelly Christian Leon Felicia May Melinda Rivera Michael Thorndike 628th Comptroller Squadron David Demilt Gregory Hamlin Tiffany Whitmore Steven Williams

628th Force Support Squadron Andre Bolden Lakan Ello Rosa Hernandez Dorscilla Nenninger Jade Sanders Elizabth Von Behren Shemerica Washington

Corey McClure Casey McDermott Sarah Mills Asare Obeng Michael Ohene Andre Pabon Jennifer Yarbrough Ryan Zitnick

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Carrie Armstrong Samantha Batts Carolina Brooks Rachel Bublitz Theresa Davis Zackary Delorso David Erb Nasha Franklin Jonathan Gardner Chase Hoyt Christopher Jansen Monique Johnson Brandon Krieg JT Mack Charles Macqueen Kelly Mason

628th Security Forces Squadron Luis Apolinario Cy Arce Richard Beatty William Berrios Adam Bohl Natasha Bouie Christopher Brinkley Christopher Bryant Joshua Buchanan Joseph Campbell Joshua Cragin Christopher Duplisea Lorena Gomez Jonathan Jarrell Joshua Lien Olivia Lion Curtis March Richard Mink Chace Northcutt Matthew Parker Scott Phipps Kyle Roman Ricardo Roman David Schenck Dennis Sherrill Zachariah Spaulding William Speas John Thomas Dustin Turner Matthew Valverde Damion Wiand Edith Wilkinson 1st Combat Camera Squadron Alexandra Hoachlander Asha Kin Giovanna Lamaestra Jevon Smith

14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing Kevin Banas Frederick Jordan

15th Airlift Squadron, 437th AW Seth Dunworth Joshua Nelson Christian Ruhe Blake Skidmore

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17th Airlift Squadron, 437th AW Laura Bourdlais Raheem Crockett Brian Montoya Neal Ylitalo

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Marc Alexander Devin Bable Austin Barkdoll Natalie Bonar Kenneth Brooks Marcus Broughton Alexander Del Castillo Stephen Dwiggins Andrew Eicher Andrew Fox Travis Holt Gregory House Charles Jamison Nathanael Johnson Justin Kyle Timothy Laurine Torrence Levis Richard Lundgren Daniel Marzka Tyler Olson Kyle Robinson Anthony Rodriguez Christopher Rupertus Dylan Sanford Cordero Segarra Aaron Sirois Andrew Siththisakd Jennifer Smith Jeffery Sollinger Franklin Utter Daniel Walker 437th Aerial Port Squadron Joshua Adlesperger Colin Baker Joel Bauer Brenten Chrans Kristen Coles Chad Giddens Kyle Greer Zachary Gumulak Kenneth Hulsey Michael Lewis Jeremy Pounds Angie Roberson Timothy Snyder Marvin Villegas

437th Maintenance Squadron James Abbott Kiefer Arledge Gregory Bohnhoff Adrian Bozeman Devon Brown Andrew Butler Jacob Carey Michael Chambers David Collins Derek Drennan Aaron Jagow

Joshua Jernigan Michael Lachenmyer Shawn Montgomery James Moreland Mitchell Parker Robert Pilon Benjamin Poust Espinoza Ramirez Matthew Roberts Elizabeth Ryan David Schultz Gregory Sharp Ian Smith Kenneth Smith Jon Sunby Matthew Truman Nelson Vasquezguinand Sean Veney Darrell Walton Joseph Whetstone

437th Maintenance Operations Squadron Andrew King Nichol Kordenbrock 437th Operations Group Drew Cody Keitha McCarthy

437th Operations Support Squadron Jose Arias Edric Byrd Alexander Chavanne Lauren Craig Kyri Escobar Joshua Hall Lakia Hamlin Ashley Jefferson Benjamin Leis John Redford Samuel Robertson

Air Force officials selected 13,448 of 33,060 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, a selection rate of 40.68 percent, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.

The average score for those selected was 283.30, with an average time in grade of 1.93 years and time in service of 4.45 years.

Weighted factor point averages were 131.59 for enlisted performance reports, .98 for decorations, 70.35 for the Promotion Fitness Exam and 57.33 for the Specialty Knowledge Test.

Airmen may access their score notices at the virtual MPF secure site, accessible via the Air Force Portal or myPers.

Those selected for staff sergeant will be promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in September.

Selections are tentative until the data verification process is complete, within 10 days of the promotion release date. Personnel officials will notify Airmen, via military personnel sections, if their selection is in question.

For more information on promotions or any other personnel related issue, visit the myPers website at http://mypers.af.mil.

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437th OSS Airmen keep aircrews safe

Senior Airman Daniel Godfrey, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, performs a post-flight inspection on a pair of night-vision goggles Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Members of AFE are essential to aircrews by making sure all flight equipment is in working order, including emergency safety equipment such as parachutes and survival equipment.

Airman 1st Class Jarod Young, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, carries parachutes onto a C-17 Globemaster III for an equipment swap-out Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

Staff Sgt. Philip DuChene, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, displays an expiration date for a helmet inspection Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Staff Sgt. Philip DuChene, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, swaps out a Quick Don Mask on a C-17 Globemaster III during a post-flight equipment swap-out Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - S.C.

U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class George Goslin

Senior Airman Dan Clarke and Staff Sgt. Philip DuChene, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technicians, pack equipment on a C-17 Globemaster III during a postflight equipment swap-out Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

A recently replaced Quick Don Mask sits at the ready position on a C-17 Globemaster III after a postflight equipment swap-out by aircrew flight equipment technicians with the 437th Operations Support Squadron Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

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Service leaders weigh in on BRAC, renewable energy

By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service

MONTEREY, Calif. – Air Force, Army and Navy officials discussed renewable energy milestones, force structure changes, and the impact on military and surrounding communities affected by base realignment and closure here Aug. 6.

Terry Yonkers, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics; Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and environment; and Roger Natsuhara, acting assistant secretary of the Navy for energy, installations and environment took part in a roundtable discussion at an Association of Defense Communities conference.

The service officials outlined strategies to adapt to future force structure changes and reductions in supporting infrastructure at U.S. and overseas military installations without compromising the nation's defense capabilities.

Yonkers said the Air Force has taken on measures and efficiencies to sustain and modernize its core systems, develop a scalable and responsive force, and preserve readiness while taking care of airmen and their families.

He warned of paying for unnecessary infrastructure that "eats up" dollars better directed to modernization, sustaining weapons systems and supporting the quality-of-life improvements for airmen. He also lamented the possibility another half-trillion dollars pared from the defense budget over the next 10 years that will be triggered in January by a "sequestration" mechanism in the Budget Control Act if Congress fails to come up with an alternative. Sequestration, he said, would have "serious impact" on the Air Force's ability to conduct its assigned missions.

But despite the new fiscal reality, Yonkers said, communities continue to demonstrate strong support and promising, innovative ideas in support of bases.

"We have 180 renewable energy projects in operation or under construction at 77 of our Air Force bases," Yonkers said, also noting 20 solar, wind, waste, geothermal and biomass projects that will move the service closer to its goal of deploying one gigawatt of energy by 2016.

In California alone, the Air Force already has solar energy projects at Edwards Air Force Base and Travis AFB, he said.

Combined and when complete, they will create 420 megawatts of power, he added.

As for the Army, officials have already announced its endstrength reductions could total about 80,000 Soldiers by fiscal 2017, she said.

"The U.S. is at a strategic turning point after we've had over a decade of war," Hammack said. "We know as the endstrength comes down, force structure changes will be required under the Budget Control Act." Base realignments and closures have proven to be effective and objective in reducing domestic infrastructure and reconfiguring what must remain, Hammack said. Four rounds of BRAC took place after the Cold War wound down and force structure was declining, she said, in contrast to the 2005 BRAC, which took place during a protracted war.

"The '88, '91, '93 and '95 rounds combined produced 97 major base closures, 55 significant realignments and $22 billion in implementation costs resulting in ... $8 billion in annual reoccurring savings," Hammack said.

BRAC 2005 enabled the Army to reset its infrastructure to accommodate the return of forces from Europe and South Korea while revitalizing the Army Reserve and National Guard, she added.

"In the last six years, we have closed 97 sites and returned 23,000 acres to host nations, she said. "In the next four years, we plan to close another 23 sites and return 21,000 acres, primarily in Germany," Hammack said, citing similar progress in South Korea during the same time frame. There, the Army closed 34 sites, with 7,300 acres returned to the community and another 20 sites projected for closure, with 9,400 acres returned to the host nation.

"What remains in Korea and Germany, we believe, is necessary for the support of this nation," she said.

The Army will continue to seek congressional authorization for additional rounds of BRAC, Hammack said, noting property conveyance remains a priority.

"Putting excess property back into productive reuse facilitates job creation, and that's never more important than it is today," she said. "We know that some of these properties have more extensive environmental remediation than others, but we focus on those that can be transferred for beneficial economic use as a first priority."

Hammack also underscored the Army's commitment to one of its largest endeavors yet: the deployment of three gigawatts of renewable energy on Army, Navy and Air Force installations by 2025. The Army has partnered with local communi-

ties and the services to ensure renewable, reliable energy through analysis of fuel, water and energy needs while reducing the load of power systems in a digital society, she said.

"Collectively, these advancements are changing both the technology we employ and the manner in which we plan and execute our operations," Hammock said.

Similarly, the Navy will continue to pursue its energy goals through ongoing community and industry partnership, Natsuhara said.

"The big goals for us will be the 50 percent alternative energy for our bases," he said. "We look forward to working with the communities as we look at renewable energy, microgrids and other (avenues) to meet all of our very aggressive goals."

And while the BRAC process has reduced the service's installations to from 150 to 70 in the U.S., the Navy now is in more of a "growth mode" overseas, as the new defense policy pivots attention to the Asia-Pacific region, Natsuhara said.

"We have quite an extensive program that we're going to have to implement ... very soon in Guam, Australia and Hawaii," he said. "We're also moving a few ships to Singapore." A lot of these bases, he added, are going be of a different and unprecedented model.

"There are going to be less of the traditional bases where we have our families and modern support facilities," he said.

"There's a lot of pressure on our facility side as we go overseas."

With fleet concentrations primarily in the northwest and southwest regions of the U.S., Natsuhara said, the Navy can benefit from being able to analyze how to make its bases more efficient as it further aligns its forces.

Community collaboration has produced successes along the way, he said, including Virginia's Naval Air Station Oceana, which was considered for closure in 2005, but through legislation and joint councils, has become more compatible with the community.

"To date, the Oceana area and the state have contributed about $63 million in some of the land-use purchases to build more compatible lands," he said.

At NAS Kingsville, Texas, the Navy worked with wind developers on private lands to make turbine operations compatible with air training operations, Natsuhara said.

"Wind turbines are an important part of the renewable energy push for this country," he added, "and we're a strong supporter of that."

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Hygiene items wanted for Stand Down 2012 Against Homelessness Courtesy of the 315th Airlift Wing Chaplain Service

Since 1999, the Ralph A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Goodwill Industries have teamed up to conduct an annual "Stand-Down Against Homelessness." The annual Stand Down provides area homeless veterans with a brief respite from their daily struggles.

This year's event is planned for Oct. 25 and 26 at Armory Park in North Charleston.

Armory Park was once a National Guard armory and is located just off East Montague Avenue on Mixon Drive.

Services traditionally offered to the homeless during the event include medical screenings, haircuts, job placement and clothing vouchers from Goodwill Industries. A variety of other services are also available, including a light breakfast, lunch and scheduled entertainment.

The VA Chaplain Service coordinates the donation of hygiene items and has asked that organizations in our community consider contributing to this project and is seeking assistance from veteran service organizations, civic groups and churches in the community. The overall goal for this year is to make 2,000 hygiene packs – this estimate is based on the number of people who attended the event last year.

Supplies can be bought in bulk in advance and then assembled into packs as a group project or individual items can be donated and these will be built into packs by other volunteers.

If you have additional questions or would like information concerning kit contents or purchasing pre-packaged kits, contact Chaplain John Painter at john.painter@va.gov (7897235) or john.painter@charleston.af.mil (963-3653).

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Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Gerard Komen, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron (right), congratulate the 437th Airlift Wing Second Quarter Innovator Team Award Winners Aug. 2, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The team members shown (left to right) are Lawrence Strother, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Master Sgt. Glenn Hill, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron; Tech. Sgt. Jonica Parker, 437th Maintenance Squadron; Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke, 437th MXS; Master Sgt. Gregory Milano, 437th AMXS; Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Small, 437th AMXS; Master Sgt. Paul Holland, 437th AMXS; Master Sgt. Matthew Koeln, 437th AMXS and Mark Gardner, 437th AMXS. Not pictured is Senior Master Sgt. Jayson Johnston, 315th AMXS; Master Sgt. Adam Morgan, 437th AMXS, Master Sgt. Dennis Wells, 437th AMXS; and Senior Airman Calli Marshall, 437th AMXS. The winners were nominated for creating a process which would include better coverage of maintenance support activities, increase quality of life, even the workload for all shifts, and create more reliable work schedules for maintenance workers.

Col. Erik Hansen, 437th Airlift Wing commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Gerard Komen, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron (right), congratulate the 437th Airlift Wing Second Quarter Award Winners Aug. 2, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (Left to right) Capt. Justin Berry, 16th Airlift Squadron, Junior Company Grade Officer of the Quarter; Dennis Ingold, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Civilian Category I of the Quarter; Senior Airman Kenneth Harris, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Airman of the Quarter; Master Sergeant John Lipsey, 437th AMXS, Senior Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Quarter; Senior Airman Daniel Godfrey, 437th APS, Volunteer of the Quarter; Andrew Branch, 437th APS, Civilian Category II of the Quarter. Not pictured is Tech. Sgt. Brian Higgins, 437th Operations Support Squadron, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and Capt. Clark Grosvenor, 16th AS, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter. The winners were nominated by their supervisors for superior performance and hard work.

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Airman 1st Class Nicholas Byers, 1st Combat Camera Squadron photographer, performs a squat during a weightlifting test Aug. 3, 2012, at the Fitness and Sports Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The weightlifting test included bench presses, squats, dead lifts and pullups. The total amount each Airman lifted was divided by their body weight to give a pound-for-pound strength score in both the male and female categories. The voluntary program was the first weightlifting test held by the 1st CTCS. It was started by the unit’s fitness monitors to motivate Airmen to diversify their workouts and show them the importance of incorporating strength training.

Airman 1st Class Jasmoney Jackson, 1st Combat Camera Squadron photographer, performs a dead lift during a weightlifting test Aug. 3, 2012, at the Fitness and Sports Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Valenca, 1st Combat Camera Squadron superintendent, performs a dead lift during a weightlifting test Aug. 3, 2012, at the Fitness and Sports Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

Tech Sgt. Amanda Helton, 1st Combat Camera Squadron broadcaster, performs a dead lift during a weightlifting test Aug. 3, 2012, at the Fitness and Sports Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Airman 1st Class Nicholas Byers, 1st Combat Camera Squadron photographer, prepares to perform a squat during a weightlifting test Aug. 3, 2012, at the Fitness and Sports Center at Joint Base Charleston Air Base, S.C.

Staff Sgt. Robert Aten, 1st Combat Camera Squadron broadcaster, demonstrates a dead lift during a weightlifting test Aug. 3, 2012, at the Fitness and Sports Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

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'Hero' Airman saves little girl from drowning

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"Every movement was a struggle," said Proffitt. "I had already used so much energy, just keeping my head above water seemed to be a challenge. However, I kept thinking to An Airman doesn't have to be on the battlefield to risk his myself, 'do not let her die' and so I kept fighting." life for others, to react within a moment's notice to a crisis and Proffitt continued fighting until he reached the shore. Once to be a hero. he felt the sand under his feet, he knew he was close enough It started out as a beautiful weekend summer day at to yell for help. A group of people quickly gathered and aided Sullivan's Island, S.C. in the efforts to bring both Proffitt, and the girl, safely back Desperate pleas for help were echoing faintly over the onto the beach. The moment Proffitt was on dry land, he fell rolling ocean waves. The pleas to his knees and stared up into the sky. were from a 7-year-old girl, "It was a miracle," said Proffitt. pulled out past the breakers by a Due to his efforts, the little girl was violent riptide and with every safely returned to her parents. scream, her weakened body Proffitt credits his ability of reaching gave in a little more in the face the little girl in time to his current cardioof the powerful ocean current. exercise routine; swimming. However, Nearby, Staff Sgt. Robert this wasn't the first time Proffitt was chalProffitt, 373rd Training lenged with the task of saving someone's Squadron C-17 APG instructor life. from Joint Base Charleston, Months prior to the beach incident, S.C., was enjoying a day at the Proffitt happened to be at the 'right place, beach with his wife and children. right time' again. It was during lunch Proffitt was wading further out hour at work. in the water than anyone else Staff Sgt. Michael Semmerling, 373rd and he luckily heard the subtle Training Squadron electrical environcries for help. mental systems instructor, was eating a "I could see her more than turkey sandwich when the unthinkable 100 yards from the beach," said happened.

Proffitt. "I didn't have time to "I was eating turkey because it's supthink about it. I just reacted." posed to be healthy," said Semmerling.

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JB CHS NEWS

Diamond Sharp

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class George Goslin

Col. Justin Davey, 628th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Avery Jones, 628th Mission Support Group superintendent, pose with the Diamond Sharp Award winners and their first sergeants Aug. 7, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (Front Row) Airman 1st Class Brissely Nunez, 628th Comptroller Squadron finance technician, Staff Sgt. Donald McKeown, 628th Air Base Wing Command Post senior emergency actions controller, and Airman 1st Class Nicole Crummy, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance and analysis technician. (Back row) Master Sgt. Nicole Bishop, 628th Comptroller Squadron first sergeant, and Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Tynan, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant. The Diamond Sharp award recognizes Airmen whose outstanding performance stands out to their first sergeant.

Fitness Center keeps Team Charleston fit

Story and photos by Senior Airman Anthony Hyatt Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

equipment, preset workouts on cardio equipment, and a system that connects facility With fitness being a top priority in today's Air Force, one staff with members. team of professionals stays hard at work to keep Team These fitness tracking Charleston fit to fight. products are networked The 628th Force Support Squadron Fitness and Sports together, and the exercise Center staff, located in Bldg. 225 at Joint Base Charleston - data is sent to a web-based Air Base, is a 15-member team, comprised of active-duty application, so members can service members, reservists and civilians. Volunteers are also get a complete view of their considered members of the team. workouts, set goals, track "Our first mission is to support the unit commanders fitness progress and interact with program or in other words help keep our customers 'Fit to facility staff. FitLinxx helps Fight,' so they can accomplish the mission," said Master Sgt. facilities increase memberBrenda McLain, 628th FSS Fitness and Sports Center super- ship and provide extra incenintendent. "We do this by providing the latest and greatest in tive to motivate members to fitness equipment." keep coming back, according to Truesdale.

Services "Our customers are what Recognized as being the best in Air Mobility Command six make my day," said Truesdale. times in the past 15 years, JB Charleston's Fitness and Sport "Seeing them reach their goals Center houses one of the Air Force's finest gyms. and achieving results is a great Staff Sgt. Kandra Truesdale, 628th Force Support Squadron Fitness Assessment Cell program "With more than 200 pieces of equipment at the gym and satisfaction for me. Also, it's manager, assists a customer on a treadmill Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base the various programs we offer, there's something for everyone not bad wearing the blue polo Fitness and Sports Center, S.C. All Fitness and Sports Center staff members are experienced and here," said Staff Sgt. Kandra Truesdale, 628th FSS Fitness shirt and khakis to work every trained on the equipment used at the facility.

Assessment Cell program manager. day."

Each FSS Airman at the Fitness and Sports Center has been The staff also holds trained to operate all the equipment in the gym and can assist Fitness Equipment Orientations on Tuesdays and Thursdays kicks and an even mixture of hand and foot techniques.

Classes are every Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. patrons whenever needed. from 9 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.

• The Big Spin with Geoff; this 60-minute cycling program The Fitness and Sports Center has a full array of strength"These [Fitness Equipment] orientations give our custraining equipment and free weights. There are more than 75 tomers a more in depth understanding of equipment and also is geared for anyone that can ride a bike. It is held every cardiovascular exercise machines, such as treadmills, stair- offers safety tips for using them," said Tech. Sgt. Kayon Wednesday at 6 a.m.

• Spinning with Marcus; this spinning-class is designed for steppers, cross-trainers and rowing machines.

Dickens, 628th FSS FAC program manager.

Most of the equipment used in the gym can connect to In addition to the all the services the Fitness and Sports all levels, including beginners. It is held every Tuesday and FitLinxx. FitLinxx provides products to fitness facilities that Center provides, they also coordinate the intramural sports Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.

• Zumba; this program fuses latin rhythms and easy-to-folsupport member success with interactive coaching on strength program and administer the Air Force physical training tests.

The intramural sports program offers vol- low moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. This leyball, softball, flag football, basketball, class meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call the Fitness and Sports Center for the times. soccer, golf and bowling.

• Crossfit; this class is a great application for any committed individual regardless of experience. Classes are held Programs The Fitness and Sports Center also offers Mondays through Fridays at 6 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. as well various programs to get Airmen and their as Saturdays at 10 a.m. families into shape: "The core strength of the Air Base Fitness and Sports • Salsa Dance Class; learn how to Salsa every Tuesday. Beginner's class is at 6 p.m. Center is our 25 certified Volunteer Fitness Instructors," said Steven Parrish, 628th FSS Fitness and Sports Center director. and Intermediate class is at 7 p.m.

• Cardio Mix; mix step, kickboxing, "These instructors donate their time and teach more than 56 sports drills, interval training, weights exercise classes to more than 1,000 customers every week."

The hours of operations for the Fitness and Sports Center and abdominal workouts. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to are 5 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday and 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Holiday hours are 10 a.m.

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• Yoga/Pilates; this class will show you to 6 p.m. and Family Down Days are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

"We have an awesome and dedicated team at the Fitness Staff Sgt. Lacy Kelley, 628th Force Support Squadron Fitness and Sports Center exercises for flexibility, strength, balance and Sports Center," said Dickens. "We want to keep people and coordination.

Classes are held Mondays training manager, takes accountability of personnel Aug. 6, 2012, at Joint Base motivated."

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tance to help eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a new career. / A Ready, Set, Parent class will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This course provides useful tips for parents while helping them understand the importance of budgeting for their new addition. A free bundle for each expectant child.

Events

All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 963-4406.

August 10 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims class will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process.

Members must sign-up at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic medical records section no later than the Monday prior to the workshop. / An initial Key Spouse Training will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is for newly appointed Key Spouses. For more information, please contact Kaitlyn Zito at 963-8873.

August 14-15 / A Deployment Camp will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children between the ages of 7 to 14 will have the chance to "experience" what it is like to deploy firsthand, while enjoying the camaraderie of their peers. Your child will deploy out of JB Charleston - Air Base and return to the JB Charleston - Weapons Station. There will be giveaways, C -17 and Patriots Point tour, personalized dog tags, and more.

August 14-17 / A Transition Assistance Program workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to transition from the military to the civilian life with ease.

August 14 / An Educational Opportunities Counseling half hour appointments will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet one-on-one with an expert who will help individuals reach their educational goals.

August 15 / A Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston - Air Base class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

This is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston AB for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. / An All You Need to Know about Building, Maintaining and Repairing Credit class will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Whether you want to build, maintain or fix your credit and score, this class will cover every aspect of credit report and credit scoring.

August 16 / A Troops to Teachers class will be held from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Receive counseling and assis-

August 17 / A retirement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. for Master Sgt. Michael Bright, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, in the auditorium of Bldg. 709.

August 18 / A free Newcomer's tour will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This guided tour of Charleston's Historic district including the Citadel Military College, the market (downtown), and Patriots Point. Lunch will be on your own. Tour bus departs from and returns to the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

August 21 / An investing made easy class will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Learn how to get started, make a financial plan, and overview financial markets and fraud.

August 23 / A 10-steps to a federal job (resume) class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn the process for landing a federal job. / A deployed spouse dinner will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All spouses of deployed members are encouraged to come out and join use for a great fellowship, support, activities and good food ... all on us and bring the children along because we will entertain and astound them.

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.

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

MISC NOTICES

Come Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info, playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group "Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC" Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visit our website for playdates and more http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten.

Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Old Fort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD. Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen 873-2283 for more information.

Want to buy small TV (14-20 inch) for garage. call 763-6516

EMPLOYMENT

Part time handyman needed for rental houses from time to time. Call 860 639 1270

SERVICES

New Lawyer, CAFB Vet. Low rates & discount for military. Landlord-tenant, traffic offenses, consumer law, business startups. (843) 603-1441 www.harringtonlegalservices.com

Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, Bldg. 7555, at 843-764-7480

August 17 / An informative workshop over rent is scheduled to be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 'Renting 101' will provide complete and unbiased information for perspective military renters. To register, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Bldg. 7555, at 843-764-7480

Special Announcements

Events

All classes or workshops will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 764-7480.

August 10 / An Interviewing for Success Class will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Learn the interviewing process and how to respond positively. To register, call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Bldg.

755, at 843-764-7480.

August 13 / A military TSA education courses will be held from 9:00 to 10 a.m. Learn about TSP, its purpose, and how it can help fund your retirement. To register, call the Fleet and Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Bldg.

755, at 843-764-7480.

August 14 / Are you a military spouse who needs an orientation into military life? "Military Spouse 101" is a class that may help and is scheduled to be held 9:00 to 12:30 p.m. Learn military culture, such as Special Announcements jargon, rates/ranks, chain of command, and core / Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through values. Understand the mobile lifestyle. Get your eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 military checklist. To register, call the Fleet and at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Patti Donahue Weapons Station, Bldg. 755, at 843-764-7480. at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information.

August 14 / Story Hours at the Library: The Base Library / A budgeting and goal setting class is schedhas two fun story hours every week. Mondays at 10 uled to be held from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. See how a.m., is the home day care story hour. Please call living on a budget can help you set and meet your ahead each week to sign-up your group for this day. financial goals. To register, call the Fleet and Tuesdays is the toddler open story and craft hour Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston starting at 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for Weapons Station, Bldg. 755, at 843-764-7480. this session. Both sessions are free. Call 963-3320 to sign up.

August 15 / Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston: / A Navigating Operational Stress Class is a Held the first and third Wednesday of each month, stress management course scheduled to be held this is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JB from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We experience stress Charleston for all military spouses who have recently every day; through the holidays, it goes up a notch moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, con- or two. Learn techniques to slow down, take a deep nect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn breath, prioritize, and relax. Learn to bounce back, where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Get enjoy your holidays and keep stress at a managethe information you need to make this your family's able level. To register, call the Fleet and Family best assignment ever. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 Support Center, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Bldg. 755, at 843-764-7480.

See more briefs at www.charleston.af.mil

HOMES/APTS FOR RENT

1200 sq ft 2BR/2BA for rent. New floors, fresh paint. $725 per month, water included. 5 mins from base.

Call Curt 843-278-5454 Room for rent in Goose Creek. $500 a month, all inclusive rent. For pictures and more info please call 843-409-2229.

2 bdr 1 1/2 bath condo washer/dryer, dishwash & pool. Must pay elect & water. Rent/dep $750, pets welcome, lake view. Please contact Anni @ 843560-9388.

MOTORCYCLES

2012 Black Ninja 250/58 miles/Bike still has warranty and is in showroom condition.$3800.00 Firm. If intrested call/text 843-302-1617

'96 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic-41,294 miles.

Extras incl cover/2nd seat and more. $7,900.

Call/text 843-822-1633

Harley Davidson chrome sprocket cover new still in box $50.00 handlebars new $35.00 bought for a 2003 883 sportster. 843-821-5348

AUTOMOTIVE

Compu Car Wet Nitrous kit 96-04 Mustang $340 call/text Brock 8432913005

Tires for Sale. 4 Faulkner Tires 265/50/20 - Good condition = $200. Please call: 843-200-1698

2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab SLT, Only 52,000 mls.

Excellent condition,leather,bed liner,bed tool box,towing w/trailer brake pkg. $11,500 OBO. Call Kevin 906-8119

MISC ITEMS FOR SALE

August 16 / A small business administration workshop is scheduled to be held from 9 until 11 a.m. The purpose is to learn the 'ins and outs' of starting your own business, franchise and government contract business. To register, please call the Fleet and 12” Thick Pillowtop mattress Set. Never opened, still in plastic. Must sell ASAP. Was $600, Sell $245.

Call Keith, 843-375-5908.

KITCHEN CABINETS Beautiful. Never Installed.

Cost $4800, Sell $1650. Call 843-856-4680.

Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set w/ warranty. $150! King for $225. Can Deliver $150 843-696-5712

6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set, Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available 843-696-5212

$395 Sofa & Love Seat, New in Plastic. Delivery Available, must Sell! 843-696-5712

Washer dryer sets $250/$350, stacker wash/dryer $400; kitchen dining sets $50/$200; dressers/chest drawers $50/$250. Call 452-2229

5 Pc Dinette $148, New in Box. Coffee & End Tables $99, All New! Can Deliver if needed, 843-696-5212

14ft Trampoline w/encl–used only once for photoshoot-$200. Wood Kitchen table w/leaf and six chairs-$150 Call:(843)452-1617

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Plaid Cloth Love Sofa Red/Burgandy $80 Call/Text Brock 8432913005

Full size Ikea Platform Wood Bed and a full size memory foam mattress, has never been used. $200. Easy assembly. 843-751-9154, Kim

4 Pc living room suit (Sofa, love seat, sofa seat, and ottamon - Excellent condition - Purple tweed like material = $800. 843-200-1698 for a photocopy.

7x16 CUSTOM Vnose Sport Trailer $4600. dr/ramp/AC+Heater/Lights,110v ac recp, fuse bx,GENERATOR 5.5 hp, EZ tracks 843-870-5971

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Advertiser your home, car, service, etc and add a photo or logo, starting at just $20!

Email Chuck@CharlestonMilitary.com or call 843-412-5861 for more information.

(Or read the information at right regarding display classifieds)

It’s the easiest way to sell your “stuff” to the local military audience!

/ Coupon Exchange: The FFSC has a coupon exchange station in Bldg. 755 and is open to all military and family members. Bring in unused coupons between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for your family. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. / Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party?

Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability. / Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms.

Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free.

Materials are provided. For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. / Personal Financial Management: Let an FFSC certified financial specialists assist you in accessing and explaining your credit report. They can provide the tools and information to improve your score and make the right decisions about collections and debt. Call FFSC at 764-7480 for more information. / Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com for Military Families is the Defense Department's official, online, on-demand tutoring and homework help service for military members and their families. The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, proof-reading and more. Active-duty military members and National Guard, Reserve personnel and Defense Department civilians on active duty in a deployed status and their family members are eligible to participate. Tutor.com's network includes more than 2,500 professional tutors who have delivered more than six million, one-on-one tutoring sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certified through the site, and all sessions are recorded for quality control. The program can also be accessed through a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad.

See more briefs 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.

TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD

www.charlestonmilitary.com 843-412-5861 • fax 843-628-3454 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.

One ad per military family per issue. Military may re-submit ad each week.

Only personal ads qualify to run for free (ie: garage sales, home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.)

Business-related ads (even if a home business) do not qualify to run for free and must be paid. (See information below.*) We DO NOT accept “work at home” or “multi-level-marketing” ads.

Ads which do not adhere to submission guidelines may be rejected without notice.

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.

Please do not call us to confirm receipt of your free ad.

* Ads from non-military or business-related ads (even home businesses) cost $4 per line (45-55 letters and spaces per line). Additional lines (over the 3 free) for personal ads may be purchased for $4 per line as well.

To pay for an ad or additional lines, please submit your credit card number and expiration date - as well as the name of the cardholder - with your ad via fax, email, or by phone.

Deadline to submit an ad is 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Ads printed on a first come-first serve, space available basis.

DISPLAY CLASSIFIED ADS Ads may be placed with a photo (see this week’s “Homes For Sale” ad) or graphics for $10/column inch. $20 minimum. A typical ad, like the example noted, will be $20-$25. The size (and cost) will depend upon the amount of text and size of photo. You can call 843-412-5861 or email info@CharlestonMilitary.com with your ad content for a free cost quote.

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