08-12-2011 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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Patriot

Vol. 2, No. 31

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

Friday, August 12, 2011

Gov. Haley plans visit to Joint Base Charleston ty for these individuals to cast a vote that will be counted.

“South Carolina is ranked in the top third of the nation for South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will be at Joint Base residents connected to the military. The law ensures that tens Charleston - Air Base Aug. 17, to ceremoof thousands of South Carolina's service memniously sign the South Carolina Uniformed bers and civilians stationed or living overseas and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act have the opportunity to vote and have their votes (S.404). The ceremony will take place at counted.

Nose Dock 1 at 2:45 p.m. All Joint Base “The legislation extends key protections of the personnel and their families are invited.

2009 federal Military and Overseas Voter According to an article on pewcenteronEmpowerment Act to state and local elections. It thestates.org, Haley signed the act into law includes provisions from the 2010 Uniform this past June. The law, which passed with Military and Overseas Voters Act, a model law overwhelming bipartisan support, makes it developed by the Uniform Law Commission, easier for South Carolinians abroad to parwhich drafts and promotes legislation across ticipate in federal, state and local elections. states to address problems common to all of “By requiring service members and citithem,” according to the website.

Gov. Nikki Haley zens overseas to receive their ballots earlier Specifically, the legislation streamlines the and faster for all elections and removing voting process and removes obstacles that miliobstacles from the process, the law provides more opportuni- tary and overseas voters commonly encounter by: Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

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• mandating that absentee ballots be sent at least 45 days before any election • providing electronic transmission of unmarked absentee ballots for all elections • accepting the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot for all elections as a back-up measure for voters who don't receive their official ballots in time • eliminating the witness requirement on ballots from military and overseas voters Guests wishing to attend the ceremony need to be seated in Nose Dock 1 by 2:35 p.m. Dress is uniform of the day for military and business attire for civilians.

For additional information, contact the Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs office at 963-5608.

More information on the bill can be found at the following link: http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/news_room_ detail.aspx?id=85899360643.

Information courtesy of pewcenteronthestates.org

437th AW Quarterly Awards

MAINTENANCE

Keeping the vehicle rolling on JB CHS See page 9

STAFF SGTS 158 selected for promotion See page 5

CYBERSECURITY Keeping Airmen safe online See page 8

TALENT Team Charleston youths shine See page 10

Charleston, SC Friday, August 12 Scattered T-storms

U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

Col. Erik Hansen (left) and Command Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene recognize Technical Sgt. Kelton Moore, Walter Trommetter, Archie Evans, Capt. Joel Luce, and Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Kloeppel as 437th 2nd Quarter Award winners during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Aug. 9. Hansen is the 437th AW commander, Greene is the 437th AW command chief, Moore is from the 437th Maintenance Squadron, Trommetter is from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Evans is from the 16th Airlift Squadron, Luce is from the 437th Operations Support Squadron, and Kloeppel is from the 15th Airlift Squadron. Also Quarterly Award winners but not pictured are Senior Airman Summer Toney from the 16 AS, Holly Bergin from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and 1st Lieutenant Trevor Kauffield from the 14th AS.

It’s not too late to prepare for hurricane season

By Steven Gottula Joint Base Charleston Office of Emergency Management

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Saturday, August 13 Isolated T-storms (30% precip)

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Sunday, August 14 Scattered T-storms (50% precip)

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ORI Tip When calling in Unexploded Ordnance (UXO's): DO NOT transmit or key radios within 8 meters (25 feet) of a UXO when using a handheld radio or within 30 meters (100 feet) of a UXO when using a vehicle radio. It may cause detonation." AFPAM 10-100 (Airman's Manual) pg. 129 (WARNING)

Even though we are almost halfway through hurricane season, we are entering the peak months, August through October, when hurricanes threaten South Carolina. If you haven't already done so, it is still not too late to prepare yourself and your family for a hurricane.

The good thing about hurricanes is that they move slowly and provide a few days notice before they arrive. During this time, residents who are prepared are completing the final steps of their family emergency plan. The unprepared are fighting the crowds at the local grocery stores in a panic, unsure of what to do and what to buy.

The prepared are getting their emergency supply kits out of the closet and placing it by the door or in the car while the unprepared are still waiting in a line at the checkout counter.

The prepared are updating their out of town family on the current situation while the unprepared are wondering what to do next.

The prepared are giving their evacuation route(s) a final review while the unprepared are unsure of where they will go.

There is a big difference between being prepared and unprepared. Do you really want to spend precious time at the store hoping to get batteries, a loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter? Every family should have a plan and an emergency supply kit.

Don't forget to take into consideration family members with special needs.

Not every hotel or shelter is able to accommodate them and plans might have

to be altered to provide the care they require. Even the dog and cat should be included in the plan. Very few shelters accept pets and it is illegal to leave them in case of an evacuation.

If you are deployed, does your spouse and children know what to do?

Children need to be involved with the entire evacuation process. Knowledge is power, even for the youngest family members. Keeping them involved will help them cope with the storm's aftermath. Conducting small one-hour drills at least three times during the hurricane season teaches each family member their role and how to be ready. Be creative and combine this with other family activities to make it more entertaining.

For more information on how to build an emergency hurricane kit, make a family plan, care for special needs family members, pet information, evacuation routes and shelter locations, visit the following websites or contact your unit Emergency Management representative or the Installation Office of Emergency Management at 963-5333 or 764-4333.

Evacuation Routes: http://www.scdot.org/getting/cams/index.asp?95=Y Charleston County: http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/EPD/ emergency/index.htm Special Needs: http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/disabled.html Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org.

Everything you wanted to know about being prepared but didn't know where to go: www.ready.gov Prepare for hurricanes today and give your family and yourself the peace of mind knowing that when disaster strikes, you will be able to weather the storm. Get a kit, make a plan and stay informed.

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The Patriot • August 12, 2011

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

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COMMENTARY

Change of Command is not just about standing in formation

By Lt. Col. Devin Beckstrand 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, commander Every summer, the military undergoes a massive permanent change of station cycle where personnel are reassigned and relocated to new duty stations. Like many others, my family and I received orders, packed up our belongings and traveled across the country to South Carolina. A few days after arrival, I took command of the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. It was an incredible experience.

In the days and weeks that followed, several more changes of command took place around Joint Base Charleston and I had the privilege of participating in or witnessing many of them.

During my 15 years of military service, I have witnessed this process many times. But, the frequency of these changes of command during the summer prompted a thought I couldn't dismiss: why do we do them? Yes, I vividly remembered the script describing the historical context of getting to see and hear the new commander, but in our digital age, is it really necessary to still do

ceremonies in person?

As I pondered the answer to this question, two words came to mind: unity and discipline.

Unity: Based on my education and training, I am an aerospace medicine physician. The Air Force assigned me an Air Force Specialty Code of 48A3 and, through a commission, I wear officer rank insignia. All of these things identify me personally and professionally. But, when I stood in formation, my individual identity was no longer as important as my mutual status as an Airman.

Together, with other Airmen from various backgrounds and career fields, we represented something larger than ourselves. In that moment, we all were united in purpose - to show respect to the outbound commander for a job well done, to recognize the inbound commander as the one now in charge and to hear his or her vision and direction of the organization.

Discipline: As a physician, I have latitude to practice medicine based on my own technique and style. As an Airman however, there are rules that govern my actions in dress and appearance, behavior and customs and courtesies. Nowhere is

this more important than being part of a formation. In formation, individual appearance and actions need to be synchronized with each other to present a unified appearance. For this to happen, each individual is required to put mind over matter and focus on the commands being given and execute the right movement and action to precision. When everyone is in synch, it is an incredible public display of discipline.

As I reflected on my earlier question, I am now more appreciative of the military traditions and ceremonies that enrich our service. I was reminded that while I still retain my personal identity, more importantly, I am an Airman whose greatest contribution comes from developing and maintaining cohesiveness as an organization through personal and unit discipline. By effectively demonstrating unity and discipline, we successfully execute the Air Force's mission day in and day out. These principles are not just applicable for formal ceremonies, but will serve us all well if we consistently demonstrate them in our everyday activities. Being part of the world's greatest military is indeed an honor and a privilege.

Career Assistance Tip - Professional Enhancement courses

By Master Sgt. Donald Leydig career assistance advisor, Joint Base Charleston’s Professional Enhancement Center Becoming a better writer will help you throughout your military career as well as when you transition back to the civilian world. With all the different reports and performance evaluations required in today's military, clear, succinct writing is more important than ever. There are many professional enhancement courses available online designed to help you become a better writer and to improve in other academic areas as well.

If you visit the Joint Base Charleston's Professional Enhancement Center's Community of Practice at https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/ views/home.aspx?Filter=OO-ED-AM-39 you will be able to find many of these courses.

Professional Writing: This course will help you

learn the techniques required for writing Enlisted Performance Reports, awards and medals.

Public Speaking: Prepares you to take the Public Speaking CLEP test.

College Algebra Prep: This two day course prepares you to take a college Algebra class.

4 Lenses: This course is designed for you to learn about your personality and how to deal with your co-workers, family, friends and people you meet in everyday life.

Noncommissioned/Senior NCO PEC: These are four-day classes designed to help you become a better leader and manager.

Informed Decision Briefings: These briefings target first and second term Airmen who are within 15 months of the end of their enlistments. This class covers retraining options, financial benefits, education, Veteran's benefits and Reserves and Air National Guard opportunities.

There are also many new Leadership Pathway courses design to help you cover the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness.

When you visit this CoP, you will also find information on many other career areas dealing with assignments, retraining, NCORP, the Post 9/11 GI Bill, commissioning programs and many others. This site also helps newly assigned Airmen to prepare for FTAC. Most of these classes are open to all ranks and all services, including civilian employees and spouses.

If you are interested in one of these professional enhancement courses, or just want to learn more about your career, visit the CoP, become a member and register for one of the classes.

As always, if you have any questions concerning your career, call Master Sgt. Donny Leydig at 963-2768.

Living a life grounded in core values

By Maj. Ryan White 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander Professionalism, pride and honor are all attributes we possess as military members.

For members of the United States Air Force, our core values of integrity, service and excellence provide the foundation for our members that ground us and center our actions.

Honor, courage, and commitment are the core values that guide the United States Navy. These attributes contribute to the same end ... military professionals dedicated to defending the United States Constitution and selfless service to our nation. Military service is a calling. There are not many people who can do what we do.

United States Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta demonstrated his selfless professionalism in Afghanistan's Korongal Valley, Oct. 25, 2007. There, he led his team through an impossibly daunting task. His team was ambushed and was receiving heavy enemy fire. He saw that his squad leader was down.

He exposed himself to enemy fire and made his way to his squad leader to cover him and administer medical aid. While he was doing this, he was struck by enemy fire. He didn't give up; he could not.

Giunta returned fire and continued to aid others in his squad. He led his team to reach other separated and wounded soldiers. Realizing one of his soldiers was unaccounted for, he went to find him and saw two insurgents taking his teammate away from the battlefield. Giunta engaged the enemy and saved his teammate's life. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless actions.

You can be sure that Giunta did not wake up that morning with the intention of earning a Medal of Honor. The full citation can be read at http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/afghanistan.html How could Giunta do this? Why would he risk his own life to save others? Giunta did this because he was a trained professional. The Army's core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage were the attributes Giunta used to complete his task and lead his team. His professionalism saved his life and the lives of his team; but why?

Giunta believed in what he was doing. He knew that he had to lead his team and live up to the core values of his service. He knew his teammates

would do the same as well. As you can see, Giunta was able to lead because he was trained to be in control of his environment even when things were dire. Hours of tedious training and repetition paid dividends ... this is directly attributed to his professionalism.

As military professionals, we strive for perfection. Details, no matter how small, are tediously checked and rechecked. Details that most people consider unimportant or too small to matter are the very things military professionals think are just as important as the biggest detail. Why? Our profession is one that depends on the people next to us. As military professionals, we trust that our brothers and sisters in arms are taking great care to look at the details just as we do ourselves. Details are important because it is what makes up professionals. The core values of our service give us all the same point of reference to operate from. We can trust that we are all on the same page with our teammates beside us. Core values build trust.

We all begin in the armed forces as individuals. We arrive at our initial training locations and are really only aware of ourselves. Our perspective of the world is limited and our experience as team members is lacking.

We are given uniforms. Our hair is cut. We're given rules and swear allegiance to something greater than ourselves. We begin our profession as single parts of a great force and are molded and formed into a team of professional service members that no longer are solely motivated by self centered needs. We become part of a great team that is capable of accomplishing the impossible.

Giunta's professionalism gave him the presence of mind to know someone was missing. His medical training allowed him to save his teammates. The repetition of weapons training provided him the tools to protect himself, his squad, and to ultimately defeat the enemy. His team was grounded in their service's core values and they were able to operate successfully as a unit.

Why are core values important? It's simple ... core values allow us to trust each other. It is one less thing to worry about in a combat environment. If you know with certainty that your teammate believes what you believe, you can trust they have your interests in mind. It strengthens us and builds a force that is capable of accomplishing anything. When we know that the person next to us is invested in the same thing we are, it frees us to focus on our mission.

It's great to be part of the United States military. We are the best trained professionals in the world. No one even comes close to us!

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What do you owe your Airmen? Everything.

By Lt. Col. Aaron Burgstein 1st Combat Camera Squadron commander Many of us have experienced the excitement and anxiety that consumes our thoughts while waiting for the results of a promotion board. Many years ago, an Airman I knew was gutting out the days before the board results were released and mentioned that she had better be a school select as well as being promoted because, in her words, "the Air Force owes me!"

In her way of thinking, she was owed something because she had pulled a remote duty assignment and had some negative experiences with past bosses. Beyond that, she never was really clear about why she felt this way, except to say that the Air Force owed her.

At the time, I said nothing, but this statement has often been in my thoughts through the years. Does the Air Force owe her? Does the Air Force owe you?

We answer our nation's call by joining the military freely.

That's why it's called an all volunteer force. Unless you sign on for specific training, the Air Force does not owe you anything besides what is covered in your basic contract. We're not owed special schools or opportunities or even promotions. Those are privileges we earn.

Sure, when you do a good job or volunteer for something out of the norm you might expect the Air Force, via your supervisor, will recognize that and perhaps reward you later down the road. However, you are not owed anything special for doing your job.

That's because it IS your job! It's what you signed on to do. Job descriptions and duties change, especially as you progress through your career. Moreover, if you do your job well and you have good supervisors, you will be recognized and rewarded for a job well done.

There are many Airmen who do excellent work every day and don't get the recognition they should. Some of these are

Airmen I look to as mentors. For whatever reason, their records don't reflect their true character and abilities.

But, do you know what's most amazing about these Airmen? They continue to press forward. They embody President John F. Kennedy's challenge of " ...ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."

It is up to the supervisors to make sure Airmen are recognized for their work and sometimes that does not happen. I challenge you as supervisors and leaders to ensure your Airmen are rewarded for their exceptional work.

I ask you as leaders, to ensure your Airmen are recognized. From a pat on the back to awards and nominations for special programs, make it part of your duty to recognize your Airmen. Because although the Air Force may not owe them, you, as their leaders, do.

So, what does the Air Force owe you? Nothing. What do you owe your Airmen? Everything.

Education will take you places

By Capt. Omar Villarreal 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea – With the current military tempo, it would seem safe to say that by joining the military, new Airmen will be able to see the world. I have known many people who have joined to get away, to see new places, to expand their understandings and to gain independence.

I decided to join the Air Force because I wanted to follow the footsteps of a proud Airman who served more than 24 years for his country. That proud Airman was my father, who along with my mother stressed the importance of education.

I never was the studying type. I guess I figured there were so many other things I would rather be doing, but because of my parents I knew education could help me grow as a person.

"Education can take you places," my parents would say.

"Go to school, stay on top of your studies, work hard, believe in yourself and the rest will be history."

I was commissioned nearly eight years ago, after four extremely fun years at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I am sure there were those who doubted I would be able to finish because I had a full plate. I worked full-time, I ran cross country, I was in ROTC and I was in a fraternity.

"Most people can only work and go to school, or have a social life and go to school," a school administrator said during an orientation a week before my first semester. "We advise you choose what you want to do and stay away from the other."

I am here to tell you that no matter how much you have

on your plate, no matter how long it has been since you have taken your last class and no matter how hard you think it will be, there is always a little room for higher education. Putting forth just a little amount of effort is all that is required to succeed.

As servicemembers, we have tools at our disposal to help us get an education. We have an education center. We have tuition assistance. We have leaders who understand the value of a higher education; and if we are away from our families, we have the opportunity to get one or finish one we have already started.

The education center is there to help servicemembers reach their educational goals. The education center is there to help with what probably is the hardest part about getting a higher educaU.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Sonny Cohrs tion, registering for that first class. Once you For information on how you can take the first step toward continuing educaregister, you are well on your way to achieving tion visit your education center or log on the Air Force Portal and visit the Air the degree you seek.

Force Virtual Education Center.

So, with the tools available to each of us, education center to by writing this commentary. Getting an there should be no reason for not pursuing a higher educaeducation is something you have to want to do for yourself. tion, right? Well, that is up to us to apply the values instilled All I am asking is that you take a second to think about in each of us: Integrity first, Service before self and the opportunities you have. As servicemembers, we have Excellence in all we do. opportunities that most only dream of. Want better for yourI think we owe it to ourselves to improve who we are. I self? Get a higher education and go further than you ever can honestly say that I believe most service members strive thought possible. to be model citizens. We want a higher rank, we want more For information on how you can take that first step, visit responsibility and we want to live the best life possible. your education center or log on the Air Force Portal and visit I am not going to convince you to go register for a class, the Air Force Virtual Education Center. buy a textbook or take the first step and visit your base's

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JB CHS NEWS

The Patriot • August 12, 2011

NAVCONBRIG places service dog Day of Caring needs volunteers with wounded service member Courtesy of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Public Affairs The Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, in partnership with Carolina Canines for Service, placed another prisoner-trained service dog with a wounded service member August 4, 2011.

Marine Sgt. Darrell Jones was the fifth member of the Wounded Warrior Battalion East to receive a service dog trained at NAVCONBRIG Charleston. Jones made two combat deployments to Afghanistan in 2004 and 2005. He was later deployed to Iraq in 2006, where he sustained injuries during combat operations.

Jones, originally from Pineview, Ky., has served in the Marine Corps for 13 years and is currently stationed in Jacksonville, N.C., where he lives with his wife and daughters.

Jones received Elder, a four year-old Labradoodle, in hopes that this prisonertrained service dog will help him return to the lifestyle he wants to lead.

Carolina Canines for Service is a nonprofit health and human services organization that trains service dogs for people with disabilities. In 2008, CCFS launched a national program, Carolina Canines for Veterans, to train

Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

absence. Dependents and retirees are also welcome to participate.

JB CHS is partnering with the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command to make this a joint effort. The Air Force is looking for 300 volunteers and the Navy will be match that number. Transportation to and from the neighborhood will be provided.

Civilians, dependents and retirees who volunteer should dress appropriately in long pants and closed toe shoes.

If you are interested in volunteering or for more details, contact 2nd Lt. Susan Carlson at 963-8714 or send an email with the subject line “Day of Caring� to susan.carlson.2@us.af.mil.

rescue dogs from local shelters to assist wounded veterans. Operating entirely on priJoint Base Charleston's participation in vate donations, CCFS instructs prisoners to The United Way's 2011 National Day of raise and train each service dog.

Caring will take place Sept 9. Volunteers A Carolina Canines service dog is a conwill be conducting a neighborhood service stant companion that can perform more than project in a north central neighborhood of 70 tasks for the wounded veteran, including downtown Charleston. More than 35 projretrieving and carrying objects, opening ects were requested within the neighbordoors, helping with stress and balance diffihood and volunteers can expect a myriad culties as well as providing a bridge back to of volunteer projects involving landscapsociety. ing, debris removal, painting, organizing NAVCONBRIG Charleston houses prisonand light repairs. ers from all branches of the military senThis community service project is open tenced up to five years; longer sentences on a to all military and is designated as an altercase-by-case basis. nate duty location. Department of Defense The brig provides extensive prisoner procivilians will be able to take an excused grams, including rehabilitative and substance abuse treatment, counseling, education, and academic, vocational, military and physical training.

NAVCONBRIG Charleston work programs support military and federal agencies by providing productive, cost-effective work which also is used as a skill-training process.

Work programs include carpentry, furniture Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Military Ball committee making and repair, auto maintenance and repair, metal works and welding, sign makThe Joint Base Charleston Annual Military Ball will be held Sept. 24 at the Embassy Suites ing, upholstery, service dog canine training Hotel and Convention Center in North Charleston from 6 to 10 p.m. Attire for the evening is and culinary arts. mess dress or semi-formal for military and jacket and tie or evening dress for civilians.

Childcare will be provided by the First 6 organization and must be scheduled prior to the event by contacting Tech. Sgt. Robert Alvarado at 963-2896. Valet parking and a professional photographer will be available at the event.

Contact your unit's Military Ball point of contact for Ball tickets and more information. may purchase their tickets through the Retiree Affairs Office, Building 503 at JB CHS Retirees the Earth's ecosystems. Besides a wide variAir Base, phone 963-2228. ety of plant life consisting of many species of trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses and sedges, Prices are as follows: there is an abundance of animal life including • $45 --- E9 / O4-6 / GS12-14 / WS14-19 / NF5 amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, fish • $35 --- E7-8 / O1-3 / GS9-11 / WG12-15 / WS9-13 / NF4 and insects. • $30 --- E5-6 / GS5-8 / WG6-11 / WS5-8 / NF3 Wetlands have other important functions • $20 --- E1-4 / GS1-4 / WG1-5 / WS1-4 / NF1-2 that are not as well known. Wetlands are very effective at filtering and cleaning water pollution and serve as a natural wastewater purification system. Flood control is another vital function evidenced by the vastly increased potential for flooding that exists in urban AU-1918 areas when compared to undeveloped natural areas.

Concern about the health of our wetlands hasn't always existed. As recently as 1993, approximately half of the worlds' wetlands had been drained for development, either for residential, industrial, agricultural or other uses.

In the U.S., all wetlands are protected.

Construction near or in wetlands requires a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Generally, in the U.S., wetlands will not be filled in unless a substitute wetland is created as a replacement.

Residents of Joint Base Charleston can help protect wetlands by keeping trash, dirt, yard waste and pet waste properly picked up and by not performing vehicle maintenance in their driveways. Airmen, Sailors and civilians can all do their part by preventing or reporting spills and by ensuring work such as building or aircraft maintenance doesn't result in trash, chemicals or other debris being left out.

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By Larry Galbraith Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station environmental engineer Many people living in the United States are unaware of the importance of wetlands and the need to protect them. It's an issue occasionally reported on television news and sometimes on programs found on cable TV channels such as The Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and the National Geographic Channel. But what are wetlands? And why are they so important?

Wetlands are land in which the soil is saturated with moisture either permanently or during certain times during the year. Wetlands may be partially or completely covered by shallow pools of water and include lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, swamps and marshes and they can be saltwater, freshwater or brackish. Another way to describe a wetland is that it is an area of land having a water table that stands at or near the surface for a long enough season each year to support aquatic plants.

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TRICARE offers transitional health care

By Sharon Foster TRICARE Management Activity When service members leave active duty, TRICARE offers a transitional health care option for eligible beneficiaries and their families while they look for new health coverage.

Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) is designed to extend TRICARE eligibility for sponsors and their family who involuntarily separate from the military prior to retirement. When separating from active duty, the sponsor and family lose TRICARE eligibility. However, TAMP permits individuals in certain categories to retain TRICARE coverage at no cost.

The beneficiary categories include: â&#x20AC;˘ Sponsors involuntarily separated under honorable conditions â&#x20AC;˘ National Guard or Reservists members separated from the military, following an active duty period of more than 30 consecutive days in support of a contingency operation â&#x20AC;˘ Sponsors separated from the military, but involuntarily retained for reserve duty â&#x20AC;˘ A sponsor who separates from active duty, following a voluntary agreement to stay on active duty status for a period of less than one year â&#x20AC;˘ A sponsor who receives a sole survivorship discharge â&#x20AC;˘ A sponsor who is separated from active duty who agrees to become a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready

Reserve of a reserve component A sponsor is not eligible for TAMP while on terminal leave, permissive temporary duty or authorized excess leave.

To ensure continuity of coverage during the TAMP period, it is essential that the beneficiary and family members information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is current. Go to www.tricare.mil/deers to update information.

If a beneficiary qualifies, the 180-day TAMP period begins the day after the date of separation from active duty. Under TAMP the sponsor and family members are automatically covered under TRICARE Standard and Extra. If a beneficiary lives overseas, he or she gets coverage under TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Standard. During TAMP, the beneficiary and family members are covered as active duty family members and all rules for that beneficiary category apply, including any applicable deductibles, cost-shares and copayments.

For program cost information, visit www.tricare.mil/costs.

If a beneficiary is eligible for care under TAMP and has a newly diagnosed medical condition that is related to active duty service, he or she may qualify for 180 days of care for the specified service-related condition. For more information, visit www.tricare.mil/tcsrc.

During TAMP, dental care provided in military dental treatment facilities is on a space-available basis. Visit the TRICARE Dental Program website for more information at

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Aug. 7, 1975 - Two C-141s flew from Ramstein Air Base, Germany to Bucharest, with disaster relief supplies after extensive flooding of the Danube River and its tributaries.

Aug. 8, 1981 - A Charleston Air Force Base C-141, loaded with a Delta Force squad from Pope AFB, evacuated 95 civilians from Banjul, Gambia after an attempted coup.

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Aug. 10, 1961 - An F-105 lifted the largest load ever carried aloft by a singleengine aircraft in dropping more than seven tons of conventional bombs on a target.

Aug. 11, 1960 - The 1608th Transport Wing at Charleston AFB, S.C. received the first C-130E Hercules for the Military Air Transportation Service.

Aug. 12, 1972 - Lt. Col. Wendell Shawier became the first U.S. Air Force pilot to fly the F-15.

Aug. 9, 2005 - The 452nd Air Mobility Wing at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., received the first C-17 Globemaster III based in California. Called the Spirit of California, the C-17 flew 65 miles from the Boeing facility in Long Beach, Calif., to March ARB. It was the Air Force's 138th operational C-17 and the first of eight for the 452nd to replace its aging fleet of C-141

Aug. 13, 1998 - After 12 Americans died in a terrorist bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi Aug. 7, a 437th Airlift Wing C-17 from Charleston AFB, S.C. returned 10 victims to Andrews AFB, Md. In a hangar at Andrews, President William Clinton presided over a national ceremony of remembrance.

www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com. To learn more about TAMP and enrollment options, go to www.tricare.mil/tamp.

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety All-Terrain Vehicles provide are a past time many people enjoy. However, they also present their own risks. The ATV Safety Institute promotes the following rules when operating an ATV: Always wear a Department of Transportation compliant helmet and goggles, long sleeves, long pants and overthe-ankle boots and gloves.

Never ride on paved roads except when crossing them and only when it is safe to do so and permitted by law.

ATVs are designed to be operated off-highway.

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Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV and no more than one passenger on an ATV specifically designed for two people.

Ride an ATV that is right for your age.

Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.

Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Aug. 10, 1964 - The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was signed and was used as the starting point of the Vietnam Conflict.

Aug. 7, 1942 - A Navy Amphibious Task Force landed Marines on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in first United States land offensive of World War II. Aug. 8, 1959 - Project Teepee, an electronic system used to monitor 95 percent of earth's atmosphere for missile launchings or nuclear explosions was announced. The system was developed by William Thaler, Office of Naval Research physicist.

Aug. 9, 1945 - A second atomic bomb was dropped, this time on Nagasaki, Japan. A Navy weaponeer armed the device.

Aug. 11, 1960 - USNS Longview, using Navy helicopters and frogmen, recovered a Discover satellite capsule after 17 orbits. This was the first recovery of a U.S. satellite from orbit.

Aug. 12, 1958 - USS Nautilus (SSN-571) arrived at Portland, England completing the first submerged under ice cruise from the Pacific to Atlantic Oceans.

Aug. 13, 1870 - The armed tug Palos became the first U.S. Navy ship to transit the Suez Canal.

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Navy Region Southeast to hold change of command ceremony

By Mass Communications Specialist Greg Johnson Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs

earthquake. Additionally, he organized and implemented the Navy's response to the U.S. Coast Guard's call for assistance in support of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup in the NAVAL AIR STATION JACK- Gulf of Mexico.

SONVILLE, Fla. -- Capt. John "Jack" Scorby Alexander's next assignment will be as Jr. will relieve Rear Adm. Townsend "Tim" Commander, Navy Region Mid Atlantic.

Alexander as Commander, Navy Region Scorby has been selected for rear admiral Southeast, during a routine and comes to CNRSE from change of command cerehis current position as mony at Naval Air Station Executive Assistant to the Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 18.

Assistant Secretary of the for Energy, The ceremony will mark Navy an end to Alexander's leadInstallations and ership of the command that Environment, a position he supports and guides 17 has held since May 2010. installations throughout the He graduated from the Southeastern United States State University of New and the Caribbean.

York at Cortland in 1981 "It has been an honor and and was commissioned an a privilege to serve with the ensign after completing men and women, military Aviation Officer Candidate and civilians, who are the School in March 1983. His Southeast Region," said operational assignments Alexander. "I will miss their Fleet Air include dedication, professionalism Reconnaissance Squadron and friendship."

2 and Patrol Squadron Alexander has commandSpecial Projects Unit 1. He ed CNRSE since January subsequently served as the 2009. Under his leadership, officer in charge of VPU-1 Capt. John Scorby Jr. installations throughout the and commanding officer of region made significant VQ-2. reductions in energy costs through the develScorby's other shore assignments include opment of the CNRSE Energy Strategy and the Bureau of Naval Personnel, the North the establishment of the Regional Energy American Aerospace Defense Command, the Council. As a result, the region will save an Chief of Naval Operations and Naval Air estimated $4.2 million with 38 new energy Station Jacksonville. projects during the 2012 fiscal year and will He holds a Master of Science in financial generate an estimated $58 million in new management from the Naval Postgraduate energy projects during the 2013 fiscal year.

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Cyber security keeps cyberspace safe

By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs In today's age of Internet media, Airmen have access to new Internet-based capabilities which allow them to easily and quickly share information with people throughout the world.

On April 26, 2010, Joint Base Charleston computers were allowed access to 30 social networking sites. However, with these great new capabilities came an even greater personal and professional responsibility.

Cyber security, a program designed to keep cyberspace safe, was introduced to protect critical, sensitive or classified information about Air Force programs or activities from going online.

Andy Gancarz, Joint Base Charleston chief of information protection and Installation Security Advisory Group chair, said, "Cyber security involves protecting or denying critical, sensitive or classified information to adversaries. Adversaries in possession of critical information can prevent friendly mission accomplishment. Essential secrecy is a necessary prerequisite for effective operations."

With advances in technology come vulnerabilities. The Internet provides intruders many opportunities to break into any computer system. Intruders have historically managed to destroy data, modify software, steal data, shut-down hosts and networks, steal software and modify data.

Intruders try to gain access through a variety of techniques.

All forms of communications can be and are monitored for useful information. Any webpage can be hacked.

"Even cell phones operate on radio frequencies that are easily captured," Gancarz said. "Emails are very vulnerable.

Even mail can be intercepted, read and resealed without detection. If you communicate through mail or email, both can be exploited for hostile purposes."

Social engineering is an attempt to gather personal and professional information through surreptitious means using social networking sites, social media, social software, email and instant messaging.

Official sources will never ask for your password or any other identification through email or phone contact.

Spammers may pose as official sources requesting password and other data.

"Basically, the program intends to safeguard military and personal critical information from those that have no need to know," Gancarz said. "If someone you don't know asks you for information, be very suspicious of them, even if they appear to be legitimate.

"Ask yourself these questions before you answer; Who are you? What will you do with this information? Who else will you tell? Any information you choose to share, no matter how minor you think it may be, can be combined with other data and used against us."

There are many risks involved with today's tools of communication, some more serious than others. Among these dan-

configuration errors, social engineering or the business practice of selling or sharing user data, he said.

Although there are no new changes regarding Cyber Security since the unblocking of social sites, the education and training of personnel needs to continue to identify what should or should not be done on social media sites.

Here is a checklist everyone should review when logging on: Checklist pertaining to Personal Information - Do you:  Keep sensitive, work-related information off your profile  Keep your plans, schedules and location data to yourself  Protect the names and information of coworkers, friends, and family members  Tell friends to be careful when posting photos and information about you and your family Checklist pertaining to Posted Data - Before posting, did you:  Check all photos for indicators in the background or reflective surfaces  Check filenames and file tags for sensitive data (your name, organization or other details) Passwords - Are they:  Unique from your other online passwords  Sufficiently hard to guess  Adequately protected (not shared or given away) gers are viruses erasing your entire system, someone breaking into your system and altering files, someone using your computer to attack others or someone stealing your credit card information and making unauthorized purchases.

"Unfortunately, there's no 100 percent guarantee that even with the best precautions some of these things won't happen to you, but there are steps you can take to minimize the chances," Gancarz said. "To be safe: update your antivirus regularly, apply software patches, be wary of suspicious emails and websites, protect your personal information online, be aware of your family's online activities and most important, to use strong passwords; be sure that you don't give them to anyone else."

Everyday people rely on computers and the internet for communication, entertainment, transportation, shopping, medicine and the list goes on.

"How much of your daily life relies on computers?" Gancraz said. "How much of your personal information is stored either on your own computer or on someone else's system?"

Information which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as their name, alone, or when combined with other personal or identifying information, which is linked or linkable to a specified individual such as a place of birth, can lead to an individual's identity stolen for criminal activity.

Gancarz recommends a 'think before posting' attitude.

Information could become public at any time due to hacking,

Settings and Privacy - Did you:  Carefully look for and set all your privacy and security options  Determine both your profile and search visibility  Sort "friends" into groups and networks, and set access permissions accordingly  Verify through other channels that a "friend" request was actually from your friend  Add "untrusted" people to the group with the lowest permissions and accesses Security - Remember to:  Keep your anti-virus software updated  Beware of links, downloads, and attachments just as you would in e-mails  Beware of "apps" or plugins, which are often written by unknown third parties who might use them to access your data and friends  Look for HTTPS and the lock icon that indicate active transmission security before logging in or entering sensitive data (especially when using wi-fi hotspots) Ensure the base critical information list is required to be placed by each government communication system. It is a requirement.

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Keeping the vehicles rolling on JB CHS Airman 1st Class Matthew Fincher chooses the appropriate size socket Aug. 9 at the vehicle maintenance shop at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Fincher is in training at the shop and is learning to remove the bolts from a wheel hub. Fincher is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

Airman 1st Class Andrew Keller checks the size of a socket as he prepares to repair a leaking radiator hose at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Aug. 9. Airman Keller is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

Staff Sgt. Jeffery Griffin assists Airman Fincher as he removes the bolts off of a wheel hub Aug. 9 at the vehicle maintenance shop at Joint Base Charleston Air Base. Griffin and Fincher are from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

Airman Fincher uses a crow bar on a wheel hub Aug. 9 at the vehicle maintenance shop at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base.

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JB CHS NEWS Diamond Sharp Col. Richard McComb (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Jackson recognize Airman 1st Class Krista Kerry, A1C Gabriel Lazurka and A1C Michael Ang as Diamond Sharp award winners during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Aug. 9. Diamond Sharp awardees are Airmen chosen by their first sergeants for their excellent performance.

McComb is the Joint Base Charleston commander, Jackson is the 628th Communications Squadron superintendent, Kerry is from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Lazurka is from the 628th Comptroller Squadron and Ang is from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron.

Also receiving the Diamond Sharp award but not pictured was Senior Airman Johnny Scott from the 628th Contracting Squadron.

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

Team Charleston youth shine in talent contest Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Three Team Charleston family members were announced category winners of the 2011 "You Got Talent" Family and Teen Talent contest, July 27.

Several acts sang and played instruments during the contest which was held in Feb. at the Joint Base Charleston-Air Base theater.

Their performances were recorded and sent to Air Force Services Agency to compete against other acts from bases all over the world for Air Force level awards.

Jourdain Mast, son of retired Master Sgt. Kendrick Mast, and Logan Broughton, son of Master Sgt. Jeremy Davis from the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, won first place in the 'teen group act' category and 'best of show' for their guitar instrumental.

Shayla DeGregorio, daughter of Maj. Robert DeGregorio, 315th Logistics Readiness Flight commander, won second place in the 'preteen solo act' category for her vocals to the song "I believe I can fly."

Shannon Norris, JB Charleston Youth Program director, said, "It is exciting every year to put on this program and see how much talent JB Charleston youth and families have. Having our acts recognized and winning at the Air Force level is icing on the cake."

A recognition package which includes a certificate of participation and a gift card will be sent to each winner.

Shayla DeGregorio sings 'I believe I can fly' during the 2011 'You Got Talent' Family and Teen Talent contest, Feb. 5, 2011, at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base theater. Shayla is the daughter of Maj. Robert DeGregorio, 315th Logistics Readiness Flight commander.

Jourdain Mast (left) and Logan Broughton strum their guitars during the 2011 'You Got Talent,' Family and Teen Talent contest, Feb. 5, 2011, at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base theater. Jourdain is the son of retired Master Sgt. Kendrick Mast and Logan is the son of Master Sgt. Jeremy Davis from the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

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"This was the result of requests from the Fleet for guidance on the wear of these types of footwear," said Capt. William Park,

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NAVADMIN 238/11 defines minimalist footwear as shoes that allow the foot to function naturally without providing additional support or cushioning.

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Navy clarifies revisions to Post-9/11 G.I. Bill

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (AW) LaTunya Howard Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Navy released revisions to the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill policy Aug. 4, providing Sailors, veterans and their families updated information on their educational benefit options.

"When the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill came about, it was a tremendous undertaking and an opportunity for Congress to reward our service members and veterans for their service to this country," said Ann Hunter, Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training & Education voluntary service chief. "As our policy-makers reviewed the program, they realized there were individual groups, who have also served, that were omitted and that implementation could be made easier."

The new policy, announced in NAVADMIN 235/11, adds benefits explanations and introduces new changes. Hunter outlined the following major changes: â&#x20AC;˘ All public school in-state tuition and fees are covered. â&#x20AC;˘ Annual tuition has been capped at $17,500 for private and foreign schools. â&#x20AC;˘ Tuition payment tiers now apply to active duty personnel. â&#x20AC;˘ The post-9/11 G.I. Bill will now only pay the net cost for tuition and fees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that is, it will only pay what scholarships, grants and loans do not cover. â&#x20AC;˘ Housing stipends will not be paid during semester breaks. â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly living stipend will be paid based on rate of pursuit. â&#x20AC;˘ Entrance exam fees may now be reimbursed. â&#x20AC;˘ Active duty members and spouses can receive book and supply stipend entitlements. â&#x20AC;˘ Non-degree programs, on-the-job training, apprenticeship training, flight programs and correspondence training are now eligible for benefits.

Most of the changes took effect Aug.1, prior to the beginning of the fall term.

"One of the big things that affect our active duty members is that prior to this new bill, members could receive 100 percent of their tuition and fees paid for as long as they have 90 days of qualifying active duty time," Hunter said. "The new bill prorates the payment based on the member's qualifying time." Hunter also explained that active duty members will, like veterans, receive tiered benefits, from 40 to 100 percent.

Another significant change will be how the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill deals with other scholarships and loans. Previously, the G.I. Bill issued set amounts based on tuition and fees. The benefit will now pay only net costs after scholarships, grants and loans are applied.

"Net-bill-payer [policy] applies to Sailors when they use tuition assistance (TA). This is referred to as 'Top Up.' TA pays first and the GI Bill picks up the difference," Hunter explained.

"Sailors don't normally get scholarships or loans, so the greatest impact on this policy change will be to veterans, drilling reservists, and dependents, including dependents of active duty military."

According to Hunter, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made this policy change to keep those who used the benefit from pocketing extra funds and to save money.

"The change was not meant to push veterans and dependents away from grants and loans," Hunter said. "Those who select the more expensive schools may have to get a grant or loan to cover the full costs of the tuition and fees. For example, if the student wants to attend a private school and the tuition is $25,000 annually, the VA will only pay $17,500. The student might want to get a loan for $7,500. The loan would pay first and the VA would cover the rest."

Additionally, for those students whose private school or foreign school tuition exceeds the $17,500 limit, the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is available. The program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.

This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the established caps. The institution can contribute up to 50% of those expenses and VA will match the same amount as the institution.

This service is available to veterans eligible for 100 percent entitlement and may be available to some children transferees entitled to 100 percent benefits.

The Yellow Ribbon program may also be used to cover additional costs for attendance at public schools if the student is paying out-ofstate tuition and fees. Members should verify whether the school of choice is a Yellow Ribbon school.

According to Hunter, under the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, qualified Sailors may elect to transfer all or a portion of their benefits to a spouse or child enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System (DEERS). For transferability, Sailors must have served at least six years in the Armed Forces and agree to serve an additional four years, in most cases.

NAVADMIN 203/09 identified exceptions to the additional four-year service obligation, which includes Sailors currently eligible for retirement within four years of the Post 9/11 GI Bill start date.

More information on these changes can be viewed on the Post 9/11 GI Bill website at http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gi bill/Post911_changes.html. Sailors can enroll in the Post 9/11 GI Bill at the Veteran's Administration website, https://vabenefits.vba. va.gov/vonapp/main.asp and sign up for transferability of benefits at www.dmdc.osd.mil/ TEB/. Sailors should ensure their service obligation is reflected in their Electronic Service Record at https://nsips.nmci.navy.mil/.

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Trouble moving? Plan ahead Courtesy of 437th Aerial Port Squadron The peak summer move season is in full swing and like last season, the entire Department of Defense is experiencing difficulty obtaining Transportation Service Providers to pack and pick up personal property shipments. DoD attributes this to several factors, including limited carrier capacity, an increase in private sector moves, completion of mandated Base Realignment and Closure relocations and the normal large volume of requests for property movement from May 1 throught July 31.

At Joint Base Charleston, the Air Force Joint Personal Property Shipping Office serves both Airmen and Sailors and is using all available tools and options to manage shipment volume and move property in accordance with their requested pickup dates. The JPPSO is working closely with the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and the commercial sector to identify carriers who are able to service shipments. The JPPSO is also placing some shipments into temporary storage at origin locations. Furthermore, the military services have been working with industry to add flexibility to business rules with a goal of securing maximum carrier capacity.

Because there are so many competing pressures for personal property movement this summer, it's important to focus on a few things you can do to offset the impact. First, review your schedule and work with the assignments team to determine if you can postpone your move or change your reportno-later-than-date until after the summer season when carriers are better able to pack and pick up your property. Flexibility in your departure plan allows the JPPSO an expanded opportunity to move your property.

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Procured Move, formerly called a Dity move.

This option allows you to control your move dates and ensures you have ready access to your property upon arrival at your new location. There are several PPM options including one that reimburses up to what the government would have paid for the move and another where you could receive a financial incentive if your move costs less than 95 percent of the government's constructed cost.

Factors such as weight limit, actual weight of property moved and distance between origin and destination determine the amount of money involved.

In addition to the old "rent a truck" PPM option, you now have access to new modes within the commercial industry called Portable Moving and Storage Containers.

These come in the form of containers dropped at your door that you pack and the company picks up, transports, stores and then delivers at your destination at your request. Some companies also offer a menu of associated services including full or partial packing. If you want to discuss the benefits of PPMs, your local Personal Property Processing Office can provide an estimate of the cost factors, describe the particulars of the programs and help determine if this option will work for you.

No matter what option the service member chooses, good communication is critical and key to a successful move. Call the JPPSO early and call often. Do not hesitate to ask for help.

One final important note: the moving process is not complete until the service member fills out their Customer Satisfaction Surveys. This helps the DoD maintain the good vendors and discontinue the use of the poor performers.

For more information on planning and scheduling PCS moves, go to www.move.mil.

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Events Aug. 18 ❏ Leadership Diversity Luncheon: The Joint Base Charleston Equal Opportunity office is hosting a Leadership Diversity luncheon for all senior leadership assigned to JB CHS. The luncheon is Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Air Base Club. The guest speaker will be Abby Baker, Boeing Final Assembly human resources manager. Contact either Tech. Sgt. Kennard at kenneethia.kennard@us.af.mil or 963-3662 or Tech. Sgt. Edmonds at susan.edmonds@us.af.mil or 9637052 by the close of business, Aug. 15, to reserve your seat.

Aug. 19 ❏ Marriage Enrichment Retreat: Take advantage of the opportunity to enhance your marriage, Aug. 19 to 21. The retreat, sponsored by the Joint Base Chapel, is at the Sanctuary Resort at Kiawah Island, S.C. Interested couples need to contact Chaplain Jones at 963-2536 by Aug. 17.

Aug. 24 ❏ Ten Steps to a Federal Job Workshop: Do not waste valuable time, resources and great job announcements with a less than correct federal resume format. Kathryn Troutman, author and certified federal job search trainer will provide information on how to write a compliant, competitive and on-target federal resume. Class is at the Education Center, Bldg 221, Ballroom. Call the AFRC at 963-4406.

Aug. 25 ❏ The Career Status Bonus/REDUX: Learn whether or not the CSB/REDUX is the best retirement choice before you make a decision you may regret, Aug. 25 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to sign up. ❏ Local Singing Talent Contest: Would you like to take your karaoke or shower opera performances to a new level? Is it worth getting paid up to $500 for giving it a shot and the opportunity to perform with a live band, sing to a national audience and win an additional $1,000? If so, it's time to sign on the dotted line and step up to the microphone because Charleston's version of Air Mobility Command's "Icon" talent competition is set for Aug. 25. All participants are eligible to win the base-level contest however, only AMC active duty Air Force members, including AMC affiliate units (Guard and Reserves) can represent JB CHS in the command finals. Sign-up deadline is Aug 5.

For more information on "AMC Icon" and to download an entry form for the local competition, log on to www.jbcharleston.com and click on the "Icon" logo.

Aug. 27 ❏ Heart Link Orientation: Learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, benefits and services while making new friends, Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Childcare issues will be addressed at time of registration.

Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to register.

Sept. 1 ❏ Newcomer's Tour: Join other JB CHS newcomers, Sept. 1 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for this fun and free bus tour of downtown Charleston and the surrounding area. The bus departs from the AFRC, Bldg. 500, JB CHS - AB. Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to reserve your seat. ❏ Exceptional Family Member Program Support Group: Civilians and military members who are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program and their dependents are invited to participate in this support group Sept 1 from 6 to 8 p.m., to discuss concerns, share ideas and gain support. Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to register.

Sept. 7 ❏ First Impression and Personal Branding Seminar: This program, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, is conducted by the Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette and focuses on understanding that companies and products are not the only things that brand. Learn the importance of personal branding, its components and how to use business etiquette to help display your personal brand with excellence. Call the AFRC at 963-4406 to register.

Special Announcements ❏ Workforce Specialist: A workforce specialist is now available by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

The specialist can help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance and provide information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, dependents, and Department of Defense civilians. Call 963-4406 to schedule an appointment. ❏ Spouse Orientation to JB CHS: Spouses are invited to this orientation the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 963-4406 to register. ❏ Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408. ❏ Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out.

Workshops meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007 to sign up. ❏ Sleep habits: Learn effective sleep habits and how to get your best z's during this workshop which meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the HAWC classroom.

This class is open to everyone. Call 963-4007 to sign up.

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Events Aug. 15-16 ❏ Basic Ombudsmen Training: Ombudsmen, command leadership, and senior leadership spouses are encouraged to attend Basic Ombudsman Training Aug. 15 and 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the FFSC, Bldg. 755. The course provides the foundational information necessary for Ombudsmen to properly execute their duties required by OPNAVINST 1750.1F. Call Becky Bowers, Ombudsman Coordinator at 764-7443 for more information.

Aug. 17 ❏ Operation Clip & Save Coupon: Let us teach you how to save money on your groceries by shopping circulars, clipping coupons and searching the web. This free hands-on coupon workshop with Kay McFadden is Aug. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the FFSC, Bldg. 755. Free childcare will be provided.

Call 764-7480 to register.

Aug. 18 ❏ Leadership Diversity Luncheon: The Joint Base Charleston Equal Opportunity office is hosting a Leadership Diversity luncheon for all senior leadership assigned to JB CHS. The luncheon is Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Air Base Club. The guest speaker will be Abby Baker, Boeing Final Assembly human resources manager. Contact either Tech. Sgt. Kennard at kenneethia.kennard@us.af.mil or 963-3662 or Tech. Sgt. Edmonds at susan.edmonds@us.af.mil or 963-7052 by the close of business, Aug. 15, to reserve your seat.

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❏ Work & Family Life Specialists: Work & Family Life specialists are available by appointment. Get help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance, first move and information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, family members and Department of Defense civilians. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for an appointment. ❏ 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. ❏ Wise credit Choices: Did you know that your credit score is a huge deciding factor for interest To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to rates, mortgages, insurance costs, employability, patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS loans, deposits, etc.? Call a personal financial manBRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close ager at the FFSC for an appointment at 764-7480. of business the Friday prior to publication. ❏ Women's personal training offered: The

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Weapons Station fitness program is offering women's small group personal training free of charge at Sam's Gym. The service is offered Monday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., and focuses on muscular strength, endurance and increased functionality of gross body movements. This program is offered to all fitness levels.

Call 764-4173 for more information. ❏ Developing your spending plan: Let a financial education specialist at the FFSC on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station provide you the tools and resources needed to develop a financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the FFSC 764-7480 for more information.

Updates and Noticess ❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our pre-school program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in interaction.

Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

For more information, call 764-7900. ❏ NSA Library is a computer "Hotspot:" The Naval Support Activity Library offers free wireless for wireless-ready laptop work and surfing the web from a patron's personal computer. Come equipped with a network card, find yourself a seat anywhere in the building, and go to work. ❏ MWR's Recycling Department calling for all metal: Containers for empty aluminum cans are located throughout the Naval Support Activity.

Aluminum cans are the mainstay of the recycling program; however, all types of metal are accepted.

If you have heavy metal products that need to be picked up, call the Recycling Department at 7430510. All recycling proceeds go towards enhancing your Morale, Welfare, Recreation facilities and programs. ❏ DVD drop: Do you have DVDs you have viewed that are just gathering dust? Why not donate them to the library so others can enjoy them? Drop them by the library or use the afterhours book drop box. ❏ Resale vehicle lot: Selling a car, truck, camper, boat or motorcycle? MWR's "Hot Deals on Wheels" used vehicle lot offers the only authorized place to display vehicles for sale on Naval Support Activity. The lot is located near Red Bank Road in the New Wave Pool parking lot. The cost is $8 per week for military and immediate family and $10 per week for retirees and DoD civilians.

Reservations and payment are accepted at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Call 7642120 for more information.

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.

Family Events is dedicated to family activities. To submit an activity, send an e-mail to patriot@ charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "Family Events." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. ❏ Arthur: Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Hoodwinked Too: Aug. 13, 5 p.m., Not Rated ❏ Arthur: Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13 ❏ Hoodwinked Too: Aug. 14, 2 p.m., Not Rated ❏ Source Code: Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13

Movie Schedule: Air Base Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. ❏ Monte Carlo: Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG ❏ Cars 2: Aug. 13, 2 p.m., Rated G ❏ Larry Crowne: Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Rated PG-13

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base ❏ Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts. Children six through 17 and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. ❏ Daycare story & craft hour: Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, where we will be reading the same stories and doing the same crafts as the regular story time on Tuesdays, just on a different day. Due to limited seating re-registration is required by the Monday before day care story hour. Call 963-3320 to sign up. ❏ Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895

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❏ 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. ❏ Make your next party a movie party at Cinema One: Looking for a unique idea for your next group party? Why not make it a movie party? Cinema One offers private showings of your favorite feature films. Cinema One movie parties are perfect for birthday celebrations, command socials, class trips, youth groups and lots more. Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more (with concessions purchase) and are $25 to groups of less than 40 people. Call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey, at 764-4107 for reservation 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. ❏ 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.

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By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and military leaders paid their respects Aug. 9 at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware during the dignified transfer of remains of service members killed in an Aug. 6 helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Two Air Force C-17 transport aircraft carrying the remains arrived at Dover the morning of Aug. 9.

An investigation is under way to determine the facts surrounding the deaths of 30 U.S. service members and eight Afghans when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter went down in Afghanistan's Wardak province. Five of the U.S. casualties were aircrew members, and 25 were members of the U.S. Special Operations Command.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta was in attendance at Dover today, along with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Deborah; and Michael G. Vickers, undersecretary of defense for intelligence.

Representing the services were Navy Secretary Ray E. Mabus, Navy Adm. Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West; Army Secretary John M. McHugh and Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, Army vice chief of staff; and Air Force

Malicious Websites pose threat to Air Force network

By Tech. Sgt. Scott McNabb 24th Air Force Public Affairs LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The discovery of spoofed Air Force Websites means Air Force network users must maintain vigilant awareness before entering passwords into Air Force sites.

The 624th Operations Center, located here, is alerting Airmen across the service about malicious Websites posing as official Department of Defense and Air Force pages appearing through Web searches.

All Airmen, including military, civilians and Air Force contractors, must ensure links and Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) are legitimate before entering their passwords because those who don't could render the official sites vulnerable to exploitation and other threats.

"It is vitally important for everyone to watch what they do and where they go on the Net," said Col. Alan Berry, 624th OC commander. "Any site can be hacked or spoofed at any time. In this case, an unknown actor spoofed our Air Force Portal site and also found a way to elevate their fake site in the search results provided by some common search engines.

They are relying on individuals to trust the search engine or act so quickly that they do not recognize their mistake."

Berry said verifying the link isn't foolproof either.

"Each person can protect themselves, and by extension the entire Air Force enterprise, by taking a little time and caution to check search results or links for accuracy and authenticity," he said.

The Air Mobility Command Threat, Analysis, and Response Cell identified the spoofing threat to the 624th OC. Berry said he's proud of the men and women of his unit, but it takes a team to keep the AFNet safe.

"Tackling this event was much bigger than just the 624th OC," said the commander. "Multiple units worked this issue and developed the quick actions to counter the spoof attempt.

We are the hub for much of those efforts and often the public face, but we are not the only ones working hard to keep our networks safe and available."

The 624th OC recently issued a Notice to Airmen asking AFNet users to identify the actual Web address, normally listed below the heading of the search result before selecting a link. The NOTAM also pointed out official sites will normally have a ".mil" or ".gov" extension on the URL address such as the official Air Force Website address: http://www.af.mil.

Airmen who find a spoofed Air Force or Department of Defense Website should alert the local Information Assurance office immediately.

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President Barack Obama begins a salute as he participates in a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Del., Aug. 9, 2011, for the dignified transfer of U.S. and Afghan personnel who died in the Aug. 6 helicopter crash in Afghanistan's Wardak province.

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44. Popular cloved herb 45. Taunt a speaker 48. South American Indian 49. Word origins 50. Frolics 51. Tewa Village 52. Tehran is the capital 53. Tiny skin feeders 54. 10th Hebrew letter 55. Bird home 56. Was introduced to

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