Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 5, No. 32
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, September 5, 2014
U.S. military conducts airstrikes against ISIL, JB Charleston C-17s airdrop humanitarian aid
U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.
Senior Airman Jon Woerzburger, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, C-17 Globemaster III flying crew chief, awaits engine start prior to a humanitarian airdrop mission over Amirli, Iraq, Aug. 30, 2014. Two Joint Base Charleston C-17s dropped 79 container delivery system bundles of fresh drinking water totaling 7,513 gallons. In addition, two U.S. C-130s aircraft dropped 30 bundles totaling 3,032 gallons of fresh drinking water and 7,056 meals ready to eat. See more photos on Page 5.
From U.S. Central Command Public Affairs
At the request of the Iraqi government, two Joint Base Charleston C-17s, operating from a deployed location, and two U.S. C-130s airdropped 109 bundles of much-needed humanitarian aid to the people of Amirli, Iraq, including the Shia Turkomen minority ethnic group, Aug. 31. Along with aircraft from Australia, France and the United Kingdom, the airdrops delivered approximately 10,500 gallons of fresh drinking water and approximately 7,000 meals ready to eat. Two months ago, hundreds of ISIL terrorists advanced on Amirli, cutting off food, water and medical supplies to thousands of Shia Turkomen living there. ISIL has since blocked many attempts by Iraqi Security Forces and the United Nations from delivering critical supplies to Amirli, threatening the remaining population. To support the delivery of this humanitarian assistance, the U.S. military also conducted three airstrikes in coordination with the isolated Iraqi
security forces responsible for protecting Amirli. Fighter aircraft struck and destroyed three ISIL Humvees, one ISIL armed vehicle, one ISIL checkpoint and one ISIL tank near Amirli. All aircraft safely exited the area. The President authorized these airstrikes in support of an operation to deliver humanitarian assistance to civilians in the town of Amirli. These operations will be limited in their scope and duration as necessary to address this emerging humanitarian crisis and protect the civilians trapped in Amirli. U.S Central Command has conducted a total of 118 airstrikes across Iraq.
Master Sgts. Stephen Brown (right) and Emily Edmunds, loadmasters deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron from Joint Base Charleston, attach candy to container delivery system bundles filled with fresh drinking water on a C-17 Globemaster III in preparation for a humanitarian airdrop over the area of Amirli, Iraq, Aug. 30, 2014.
U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel
Suicide prevention more than a month-long campaign
By Jonathan Stock Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs
WASHINGTON – All Airmen have a responsibility that lasts much longer than a one-month campaign. This responsibility extends beyond ourselves and includes our work environment, our families, friends, fellow Airmen and our communities. While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the United States in September, the month-long event is a
reminder of everyone's 24/7, 365-day responsibility to be a true Wingman. That means knowing our fellow Airmen, family members, coworkers and what is happening in their lives, as well as being willing and able to support them when they are facing challenges that test their resilience. The Air Force has undertaken several initiatives to improve resilience for individuals and our communities. These efforts can be found under the umbrella of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness which focuses on See Air Force Suicide Prevention Month, Page 4
Navy Suicide Prevention Month: It’s about being there for “Every Sailor, Every Day”
By Rear Adm. Rick Snyder Director, 21st Century Sailor Office
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WASHINGTON – Suicide affects everyone, and suicide prevention is an all hands effort – all of the time. We can make a difference through our everyday actions. In September, we join the global community to highlight suicide prevention. Last September, we focused on what we can do as communities to support and help our shipmates. This year, we’ll zero in on what we can do as individuals, on a daily basis, to continue that support. The 2014 Navy Suicide Prevention Month theme is “Every Sailor, Every Day.” We are encouraging every member of our Navy team, from shipmates, to leaders, to civilian employees, to family and friends, to set a positive example, reach out and
engage with one another. Building resilience and preventing suicide require all of us to actively communicate with each other, and not just when we think someone is in immediate danger. Everyday actions, that foster trust and build meaningful connections, can start or continue conversations so we can more effectively intervene when we see signs of a shipmate in distress. By actively communicating and staying engaged, we may be more likely to notice small signs of distress in our shipmates and intervene early, before a crisis occurs.
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I challenge you to be there for Every Sailor, Every Day, through meaningful, intentional actions. Take time to ask others how they are doing—and actively listen. As Vice Adm. See Navy Suicide Prevention Month, Page 4
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