09-06-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Patriot

Vol. 4, No. 32

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

Thursday, September 6, 2013

Col. Jeffrey DeVore takes command

Brig. Gen. Randall Guthrie, mobilization assistant to the Commander, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, Joint Base McGuire-DixLakehurst, N.J., passes the guidon to Col. Jeffrey DeVore during the JB Charleston Change of Command ceremony, Aug. 29, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. DeVore, previously the commander of the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group, Southwest Asia, officially took command from Col. Richard McComb during the change of command ceremony. McComb will be assuming duties at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. See more photos, Page 6.

JB Charleston welcomes new commander

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Col. Jeffrey DeVore took command of Joint Base Charleston during a change of command ceremony August 29, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. DeVore was previously the commander of the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group, Southwest Asia.

DeVore officially assumed command from the outgoing joint base commander, Col. Richard McComb.

McComb will be assuming the duties at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. DeVore is a graduate of Kent State University, Ohio, in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Airway Science Management and earned his commission through the ROTC program. He was awarded a Master of Science in Human Resource Development in 1997 from Abilene Christian University, Texas and a Master of Science in Mobility Operations while attending the Advanced Study of Air Mobility, Fort Dix, N.J. His staff assignments include tours as Chief, Joint Exercise Division at the NATO Joint Warfare Center in Norway, Aide de Camp and Executive Officer for the Director, Air National Guard and as U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan Chief, Mobility Forces Programs, National Guard Bureau, at the Pentagon.

Col. Richard McComb, outgoing Joint Base Charleston commander, and his wife Phylis, exit Operationally, he commanded the Air Force's first- Nose Dock 2 after the JB Charleston Change of Command ceremony, Aug. 29, 2013, at JB ever active associate C-130 airlift squadron and also Charleston – Air Base, S.C. the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. As a theater airlift aviator, he has flown numerous combat missions in direct support of U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Operations Safe Haven, Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Joint Endeavor, N.J., presided over the ceremony and highlighted the accomplishments of Joint Guard, Joint Forge, Allied Force, Shining Hope, Enduring Freedom, JB Charleston during McComb's tenure.

Under Col. McComb's leadership, JB Charleston became one of the Iraqi Freedom and Joint Task Force Horn of Africa.

DeVore is a master navigator, having logged more than 4,000 hours in premiere joint bases in the world, said Guthrie. Leading 53 tenant units, saving more than 10 million dollars in 2012 alone and saving lives through the C-130 Hercules.

As the JB Charleston commander, McComb provided installation sup- the DUI battle plan, bringing the number of DUIs down 30 percent; it's port to a total force of more than 86,000 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, definitely a job well done.

Guthrie presented McComb with the Legion of Merit for his outstandMarines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents and retirees across both ing leadership. McComb than relinquished his command as the unit's the Air Base and Weapons Station.

“Two years ago, when I assumed command of the 628th Air Base Wing, guidon passed to DeVore.

After assuming command and receiving his first salute as the commandI pledged the wing would deliver on its motto of ‘serving all,’” said McComb, addressing JB Charleston one last time. “The accomplishments ing officer of JB Charleston, DeVore said, "Strength will not be found in our we've shared since taking command are yours. It's the men and women of words, but in our purpose, in our compassion and in our professionalism."

"The challenges we face today are hard, but I like that. If it were easy, JB Charleston that truly delivered on that pledge. You all performed well anyone could do it," added DeVore in his closing remarks. "Let's be great and sacrificed much."

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Personal responsibility, serving our country during changing times COMMENTARY

Commentary by Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks Joint Base Charleston deputy commander

When you hear the word "responsibility," what do you think of first? Many people think of the word BLAME, as in, "Whose responsibility is this?" in order to hold the "responsible one" accountable. It is true that if you are responsible for something you are also accountable for it.

However, I'd like to instead suggest that you think of responsibility as seizing what's in front of you, exerting choice and taking control.

The real meaning of responsibility is the ability to respond. It's going out and creating what you want through personal choices. We hold our service members and government employees to high standards which require individual responsibility to those standards. Our military services face many challenges in the future. Many of these are completely unknown.

Many things are going to change and for some, those changes will be dramatic. The ability to be ready mentally to accept and respond to these unknown changes will be key to the happiness and success of the persons affected by those changes.

You have ultimate control over your life. You have control over your friends, your love relationships and your career. As to those military standards, we want you responsible and in control of the situations associated with those standards, whether it's duty, honor, commitment or integrity, service, excellence. It is all about choices. You decide for yourself what's right and what's wrong, whether you should stay in this weekend or go out, whether to vote democrat or republican. You decide whom to see, what to wear, what to buy, and what to eat.

However, you have very little control over the government, international affairs, economic policy, the rise and fall of the stock market, Mother Nature, and your company direction. But, changes like these can often disrupt your life and force you to change your plans. Often there is very little you can do about it, and yet you are overwhelmingly affected by it. Taking personal responsibility means realizing you can't control certain things and to stop trying. You can sit around and wonder, "Oh my gosh, how is this going to affect me?

What if I'm next to go? How will I pay the bills?"

People stew and worry and literally make themselves sick.

The fundamental responsibility that each of us has is that we are completely, 100 percent responsible for how our lives turn out. This is tough!

When we like how things are turning out, it is easy to say that we are responsible for our success. But when things aren't so good, we're so quick to point fingers at other people or place the blame on the Navy, Air Force or Army. It's really easy to do. But remember this, when you point your finger outside, you have just now accepted the victim status. Feeling victimized is normal for some people. Some people are perpetual victims of circumstance. Being the victim is simply avoiding responsibility. Avoiding responsibility removes the ability to control or respond to the problem. Feeling victimized just delays the inevitable. You will eventually make a choice, choose a course of action and take responsibility.

It is never circumstances that make you happy.

If it were, then people with great circumstances would never be unhappy, and that's hardly the situation. Rich people can have more problems than most people. If circumstances were what made you happy, people with horrible circumstances would never feel happy, and that isn't true either.

Look at individuals with disabilities – some compete in Special Olympics and are happy. Other individuals with the same disabilities sit around and are miserable for their entire lives. Two people with the same circumstances are in two totally different states of mind. We have the ability to choose our attitudes given a certain set of circumstances, but we don't always practice or acknowledge this. Why? Because, it's scary.

Things will happen. They just will. You will get no warning and nobody will prepare you. And, that's frustrating. People will tell you to "reach for the stars – you can achieve whatever you want!"

But they don't mention that in the process, a comet might smack you upside the head. Few people talk about the possibility of outside circumstances adversely affecting your ambitions.

And yet, how many of you can say that your ambitions and dreams have been left intact despite the events of the last couple years?

Last C-17 brings everyone together Commentary by Lt. Col. Tracey Smith 437th Maintenance Squadron commander

We are only a week away from the final C-17 Globemaster III delivery. It's been more than 20 years since Charleston received the first operational C-17 back in 2003 and in one week, we will have the honor of celebrating the final Globemaster III produced for the defense of our nation. The ceremony will be one for the record books as we highlight the successes we've achieved with a strategic aircraft that has only known times of war. However, the amazing feats the C-17 has accomplished are due to the incredible individuals that have supported, maintained and operated it these past 20 years.

Just as the C-17 has many systems and components that work together to enable it to fly, Team Charleston is made up of many individuals that make us successful. From active- duty Airmen to our Reserve counterparts, our dedicated civilian force and our families at home, we all have unique strengths and abilities that are integral to the success of our mission. I'm not talking about the differences between career fields but the unique aspects of each person's character and personality. How we think, see the world, process information, means no person sees things exactly like any another person.

Can you imagine what it would be like if everyone was just like you? It may sound great for a moment but if you think about it, where would you

get new ideas from? How would you learn about different cultures and backgrounds? Who would you have the "is it called a coke, soda or pop" discussion with? (By the way, the correct answer is pop.) These, and many other examples are why working with other people who have different strengths is a great thing. Sure there are challenges to working with people different than us. It takes work on our part to understand where the other person is coming from so we can see their perspective. We won't always agree either but it's the process of seeking to understand that can open our eyes to that new perspective. And, when we do that, the possibilities of finding better solutions grows exponentially.

We are working in challenging times. It is more important now than ever to learn about the people we work with. The better we understand how everyone fits into the Air Force family, the better we'll be able to find solutions to the challenges we have yet to face. It is the responsibility of every Airman to understand and appreciate what all of our teammates do and why their personalities and perspectives make us better.

So as we gather as one body on September 12, 2013, to celebrate this final C-17 delivery, take a moment to look around at the individuals surrounding you. Recognize their uniqueness and that they offer something special to our Air Force. Let's celebrate the fact that each of us brings something different to the table and that's what makes us the greatest Air Force in the world!

Diamond Tip: Being an ‘AMN’

By Senior Master Sgt. Mauree Powell 437th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant

I have been asked by many about my philosophy on what I believe it takes to be a successful Airman. My definition of success may vary from everyone else's who has an opinion.

However, I wholeheartedly believe that in order for you to be a successful "A"irman there are three simple rules I think you should consider following and it boils down to being an AMN. Always do your best in everything you do. If you can look back on any given day to review your work on the job, at home or in the community and say without doubt that you always did your best, then you have succeeded. As Air Force members, always doing our best is what our Core Values charge us to do, "Integrity First, Service before Self and Excellence in All We Do." If you emulate the core values in all you do, then I believe success in this area will come.

Maintain a positive professional image.

Please understand this does not mean just walk

the walk or look the part. This means maintaining a positive professional image in all you do.

This means walking the walk and also talking the talk. You now represent so much more than you and your family. You represent your country, your Air Force, your wing, your unit and your section. It is now not solely about you when you come to work, leave for the day or enjoy time off with family and friends; it is now about the U.S.’s AF ... so important it is on our ABUs to remind us if we ever forget. As stated before, if you emulate the core values in all you do, then I believe success in this area will come.

Never pass up an opportunity. Not just any opportunity, the opportunities that are presented to us that assists in our growing and maturing.

Opportunities provide us with a chance to step outside of our comfort zone and either have success or failure, both instances for us to learn from. Leading a project, hosting an event, applying for a special duty, PCS, PCA or retraining are all opportunities the AF provides us to build our resumes. And of course, you guessed it, if you

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Serious change takes serious courage. It's so scary most of us don't even know Capt. Timothy Sparks how to approach it JB Charleston deputy commander realistically. When people think of changing their lives, they often think in terms of huge, dramatic gestures. Ever dream of moving to the mountains and becoming a hermit? Extreme thinking like this can effectively destroy your ability to make constructive changes in your life. If you are a responsible, albeit burned-out, 39-year old professional with a spouse and two kids, you may occasionally have thoughts about heading for Hawaii, but it isn't likely that you're going to abandon your family, your career, your tennis partner, and your Dalmatian named Spot. The good news is that you don't have to head off to the islands with a paintbrush in hand in order to have a better life.

You only have to accept what is and take personal responsibility for what you can change.

So don't try to change the uncontrollable, attempt to figure out what's going to happen, or try to control circumstances. Remember the Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Ever think that you'd be happy if you had more money? Ever think that if you'd only find the perfect mate, you would be happy? Ever think that if your significant other or a family member would change somehow, then you'd be happy? Ever think that if you'd lose some weight, you'd be happy?

Well, here's some big news for you. If you're not happy without a relationship, you're not going to be happy with one. If you're not happy without the money, you're not going to be happy with it. If you're not happy with the weight, you're not going to be happy without it. And that's good news – it means you can stop waiting for your circumstances to change to make you happy. Accept what you cannot change, change the things you can, and take personal responsibility for making yourself happy.

Happiness is an attitude, not an occasion.

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emulate our core values in all you do, then I believe success in this area will come.

"AMN" has been an acronym I have lived by since becoming an NCO. However, after a discussion with a fellow first sergeant, I believe I may replace the N in my acronym with C. Challenge yourself to go farther. The first sergeant told me he always has a conversation with his senior airmen immediately after promotion.

He asks them when they should start learning how to be an NCO and or supervisor. His answer to them holds true for all ranks. You should always challenge yourself to learn what it takes to be success at the next level ... promotion or being a supervisor. The time to start learning how to work at the next level, is not when you are promoted to that level, it is where you are now, at your current level. This will assist in making you and those around you better. And of course, I believe that if you emulate our core values in all you do, success in this area will come.

So, do you have what it takes to be an AMC AMN?

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It's that time of year again ... the dreaded flu season.

I am sure many of us would love to catch up on a Duck Dynasty marathon and spend a few days in bed, but no one wants to do that with the flu. As anyone who has ever had the flu can tell you, the flu isn't a fun experience.

Fever, chills, joint pain and body aches are all symptoms that help run you down and ultimately, can affect the mission due to lost man hours.

Currently, the 628th Medical Group is offering the seasonal flu vaccine with no appointment required. Just visit the immunizations window, which is open to all active-duty members and their dependents. Additionally, the MDG is offering an influenza vaccination line at the Air Base Theater, Sept.

10 and 26 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The shot is required for all military personnel and recommended for all adults and children older than six months old.

Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that generally hit the United States around September and runs through April - May, with a peak seen around February. The flu can cause mild to severe illness and in some severe cases, death.

The flu virus is commonly transmitted through the air via droplets produced by coughing sneezing, and talking. These droplets can land in the mouths and noses of the people who

are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. A person might also get the flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their mouth and nose. Avoiding direct contact with symptomatic people and frequent hand washing are two of the best ways to prevent infection.

Getting plenty of sleep, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet strengthen your immune system and also reduce your chances of infection.

Flu viruses are in constant change and vary from year to year. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the flu vaccine. The vaccine helps your body develop antibodCourtesy graphic ies to protect you from the various types of viruses that may circulate in the population throughout the season.

The Center for Disease Control recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu vaccine yearly. If you are active duty, you don't have a choice; it is required under your IMR status.

Preventing the flu in your family is up to you and the most effective way to do this is through receiving the flu vaccine.

For further information about influenza, the Centers for Disease Control provide excellent resources at

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Finances affect service members' readiness from the American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Financial readiness in service members' lives has a direct effect on mission readiness, the director of the Defense Department's office of family policy, children and youth said in a recent interview.

Noting that financial instability can affect many aspects of service members' lives, from relationships to concentration on the job, Barbara Thompson told American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel that DOD provides education and tools people can use to build their financial flexibility.

"It's really important for our service members and their families to live within their means," she said, "and to do that, they have to have a budget, be disciplined and understand that having a debt load hurts their credit scores [and] their ability to afford [purchases]." Financial difficulties also can affect security clearances, she added.

Several resources are available to help service members and their families establish and maintain household budgets, in addition to learning how to save money, she said.

"We want to make sure people know [their finances] are under their control with support," Thompson said. Available resources include financial counselors at installation family centers who can help with reducing debt, managing credit card, and avoiding paying high interest rates, she added.

Another option is the Military OneSource website, which offers financial advice, and where users can set up 12 sessions with a financial counselor per financial issue on topics such as establishing a budget and reducing debt. Counselors are avail-

able face-to-face or online, Thompson said. Credit unions and banks on installations also offer financial education through workshops and can help families work out budgets, she said.

Thompson also warned that service members should be aware of fraudulent practices such as predatory lending.

"People would get into them with very high interest rates, spending [significant amounts] of money just to pay off a predatory loan," she said. "So that's where our on-installation banks and credit unions came up with some short-term, lowinterest loans."

Thompson also recommended the SaveAndInvest.org website as a resource for self-initiators. It offers tools and calculators to get started on establishing and maintaining a household budget, she said.

Handling credit wisely and keep spending under control are important aspects of personal financial readiness, Thompson said. "If we're living within our means, we're not running credit limit up on that credit card to purchase things that are may be 'wants' but not 'needs,'" she said. Paying off credit card debt every month avoids paying large amounts of interest, she noted.

Having at least $500 in savings is another important aspect of budgeting, Thompson said, as emergency money that might be needed during a household move, or if a washing machine or car transmission fails.

"It's not ... all about debt reduction," Thompson said. "The idea is that you come up with a spending plan of what's important to you, and [put away money] for savings."

Official warns of continued spending cuts

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WASHINGTON – With the new fiscal year less than a month away, a senior Defense Department official delivered a warning Tuesday at a defense cooperation conference to expect the current spending cuts triggered by sequestration to be part of the budget landscape for the foreseeable future.

Elana Broitman, acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for manufacturing and industrial base policy, told an audience of defense industry and government officials that there's no indication Congress is prepared to pass a new budget that would end sequestration when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

"You know the sequestration story will largely not go away in the coming fiscal year," she said in her prepared remarks, an indication of more belt tightening likely to affect defense contractors and the industrial base. "In [fiscal year 2014], we don't have a choice but to take a hard look at investments as well."

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JB CHS NEWS

Supporting the warfighter: 841st Transportation Battalion's unique mission

By Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

With more than 50 mission partners spread across Joint Base Charleston, one unit you may not be aware of is the 841st Transportation Battalion, which plays a vital role in military operations.

The 841st TB's mission is to deploy and conduct surface deployment and redeployment distribution and water terminal operations to support and sustain the warfighter.

"The 841st Transportation Battalion is responsible for all Department of Defense cargo on commercial vessels from the port of Savannah, Ga. to Maine along the Atlantic coast," said Army Lt. Col. Brian Memoli, 841st TB commander. "We conduct documentation support, conduct port clearance, load and unload and onward-move cargo that comes to us via ocean, and goes out from us via rail or truck."

Currently, the seven active-duty members, 29 civilians and contractors and 24 reservists assigned to the 841st TB assist numerous customers along the East Coast every day, including

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The 841st Transportation Battalion’s mission is to deploy and conduct surface deployment and redeployment distribution and water terminal operations to support and sustain the warfighter.

The 841st has the capability to offload up to 150 trucks and 200 railcars of cargo per day. The cargo being loaded and offloaded are pieces of equipment used for the warfighter.

In the current fiscal year, 40 percent of all the surface cargo moving worldwide traveled through 841st ports along the Atlantic Ocean and 6 percent of the cargo went through JB Charleston alone.

Fort Drum, N.Y., Camp Lejeune, N.C., Fort Bragg, N.C., Fort Benning, Ga., Fort Stewart, Ga., as well as other commercial partners.

The 841st TB has the capability to offload up to 150 trucks and 200 railcars of cargo per day. The cargo being loaded and offloaded are pieces of equipment used for the warfighter.

The 841st TB averages nine ships at JB Charleston - Weapons Station, and more than 132 ships in other ports each month.

"We cut down on multiple fees being a part of a joint base, including wharf fees, usage fees and security fees," said Memoli.

"We have 298,000 square feet of storage space for incoming and outgoing cargo on the Weapons Station, enabling us to save money as opposed to paying for storage off the installation."

The 841st TB also conducts vessel loading and unloading operations in direct support of Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston, as required by the Army.

"In the APS-3 mission, the 841st TB will take a given amount of warfighting equipment and supplies and load it onto a ship.

These prepositioned ships will then take that equipment to float on the ocean for [a certain amount of] months near potential hotspots until it is needed by the warfighter," said Memoli.

U.S. Air Force photo / Maj. Michael Epper Prepositioning this equipment enables the DOD to save time and money in the event of Air Force Brig. Gen. Randall Guthrie, mobilization assistant to the Commander, unexpected crisis. Instead of the equipment U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., is briefed on the 841st Transportation being uploaded to C-17 Globemaster IIIs flyBattalion’s mission by Kristine Sports, 841st TB Operations manager Aug. 28, ing multiple missions to move equipment 2013, at the Transportation Command dock on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, quickly, virtually everything the warfighter Goose Creek, S.C. Guthrie, who was serving as the Commander, U.S. Air Force needs is available on short notice.

Expeditionary Center commander, presided over the 628th Change of Command With their current resources, the 841st ceremony held Aug. 29, and used the opportunity to learn about the various JB Transportation Battalion has the capability Charleston mission partners and their contributions. to upload and discharge three vessels in two geographically separated port facilities, conduct port clear- 40 percent of all the surface cargo moving worldwide traveled ance and reception for 800 to through 841st TB ports along the Atlantic Ocean and six per1,200 pieces of cargo, and cent of the cargo went through JB Charleston alone.

"Whether it is by sea, rail or truck, the 841st Transportation conduct documentation support to 40 manifests/2,500 Battalion and the Military Surface Deployment and pieces of cargo every seven Distribution Command have one focus," said Memoli.

"Ensure the warfighter gets the equipment and supplies they days.

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Col. Jeffrey DeVore speaks before military and community members for the first time as commander of Joint Base Charleston during the Change of Command ceremony, Aug. 29, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. DeVore, previously the commander of the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group, Southwest Asia, officially assumed command Col. Richard McComb during the change of command ceremony. McComb will be assuming duties at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. As the JB Charleston commander, McComb provided installation support to a total force of more than 86,000 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents and retirees across both the Air Base and Weapons Station.

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

Lt. Col. James Hodges, 628th Security Forces Squadron commander, calls his flight to attention during the JB Charleston Change of Command ceremony, Aug. 29, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston outgoing commander, walks by the 628th Air Base Wing squadrons and their commanders performing an inspection during the JB Charleston Change of Command ceremony, Aug. 29, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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Col. Jeffrey DeVore addresses the crowd for the first time as commander of the 628th Air Base Wing and JB Charleston during the Change of Command ceremony, Aug. 29, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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JB CHS NEWS

437th AMXS Airman wins John Levitow award

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Col. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 437th AW command chief, present Senior Airman David Shelby , 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, the John Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Class 13-F graduation ceremony Aug. 29, 2013, at JB Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow Award is awarded for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and scholar.

AF tuition assistance application window delayed for FY14 from the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.

Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates.

This program is applicable to Guard and Reserve only when they are activated.

The cornerstone of the Air Force's FY14 program will be supervisor involvement. Airmen who apply for TA will be required to obtain supervisor approval for all requests. Supervisors may deny requests for Airmen in any level of upgrade training, if the Airman will be TDY or will be PCSing during the academic term, if the Airman is enrolled in PME or for any other factors the supervisor determines would impede the Airman's ability to complete the course.

Requests for TA for foreign language courses will only be approved if they are part of a degree or are on the approved language shortage list. TA will not be approved for Airmen seeking a degree at the same level as they currently hold, with a few exceptions in support of certain graduate foreign language/affairs programs, cyber law master's degrees and multiple Community College of the Air Force degrees for Airmen who hold multiple enlisted Air Force specialty codes.

"Air Force leaders worked very hard to develop a TA program that provides the best opportunities for Airmen and meets Air Force needs.

Higher education continues to be a cornerstone of Airmen's development at all levels," said Kimberly Yates, the Air Force Voluntary Education chief. The Air Force instruction for voluntary education will be rewritten to reflect these changes.

Failing to meet Air Force standards will impact an Airman's eligibility.

TA requests from Airmen who have unfavorable information files, failed/overdue physical fitness testing, received referral performance reports or are on a control roster will automatically be denied.

The fundamental financial benefits of TA are unchanged. * Airmen who are approved to receive TA may receive up to $4,500 per fiscal year and a maximum of $250 per semes* ter hour including tuition and allowable fees.

"The changes to TA in FY14 require Airmen and their supervisors to more actively engage in managing academic pursuits and goals," said Russell Frasz, the director of Force Development.

"This will help leaders ensure Airmen take advantage of academic opportunities while balancing their goals with * mission requirements."

The Air Force Virtual Education Center will undergo significant modifications to accommodate these changes, which has driven a delay in the opening of the application window for FY14 courses from Aug. 1 until Sept. 9.

"The delay will help us test the system and ensure it is user friendly and will work smoothly for Airmen," Yates said.

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17th AS returns home

Joint Base Charleston leadership greets Lt. Col. Todd Groomes, 17th Airlift Squadron commander, during the 17th ASâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redeployment Sept. 3, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas

Ashley Groomes smiles as she hugs her father Lt. Col. Todd Groomes, 17th AS commander, during the 17th AS redeployment Sept. 3, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. More than 100 Airmen from the 17th AS returned home from a deployment to Southwest Asia.

Flying the C-17 Globemaster III, crews flew and supported roughly 790 sorties, logged more than 1,860 combat flying hours and airlifted more than 19.5 million pounds of cargo.

17th AS Airmen reunite with their families during the 17th AS redeployment Sept. 3, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

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JB CHS NEWS

628th ABW holds September promotion ceremony

from Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The 628th Air Base Wing held its monthly promotion ceremony August 28, 2013, at the Charleston Club at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Twenty two Airmen received promotions. Congratulation to September’s promotees:

628th Medical Operations Squadron Airman 1st Class Eric Bowen

628th Aeromedical Squadron Senior Airman Joshua Jones

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman 1st Class James Benvenuto Staff Sgt. Charles Brown Airman 1st Class Antonio Harris Airman 1st Class Lukas Waby

628th Security Forces Squadron Airman 1st Class James Baldridge Airman 1st Class Eric Weitzel Airman 1st Class Karen Saxon Airman 1st Class Alan Barker Airman 1st Class Rafael Cortez Airman 1st Class Yajaira Aguiar Airman 1st Class Cheyanne-Marie Thoma

Senior Airman Chato Gonzales Airman 1st Class Octavia Stephens

628th Civil Engineer Squadron Tech. Sgt. Remone Richardson Senior Airman Damien Montero

628th Communications Squadron Airman 1st Class Brandon Chasteen Airman Jennie Short Airman 1st Class Steven Perrotto Airman 1st Class Robert Wessinger

For more information on promotions or other personnel matters, visit the http://www.afpc.af.mil/promotions/ or the myPers website at http://mypers.af.mil.

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WASHINGTON – August 14, 2013, the Department of Defense announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed service members and Department of Defense civilian employees, according to a DOD news release.

After a review of the department's benefit policies following the Supreme Court's ruling that Section Three of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, and in consultation with the Department of Justice and other executive branch agencies, the Defense Department will make spousal and family benefits available no later than Sept. 3, 2013, regardless of sexual orientation, as long as service member-sponsors provide a valid marriage certificate.

The DOD remains committed to ensuring that all men and women who serve in the U.S. military, and their families, are treated fairly and equally as the law directs.

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date of the Supreme Court's decision. Any claims to entitlements before that date will not be granted. For those members married after June 26, 2013, entitlements begin at the date of marriage.

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That is why the department will implement policies to allow military personnel in such a relationship non-chargeable leave for the purpose of travelling to a jurisdiction where such a marriage may occur. This will provide accelerated access to the full range of benefits offered to married military couples throughout the department, and help level the playing field between opposite-sex and same-sex couples seeking to be married.

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to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. VA One-on-One Disability Claims Assistance will be provided from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter (authorizing the VA representative to obtain your medical records) at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic's Family Practice section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week's Friday VA One-on-One Assistance with Disability Claims that you plan to attend.

September 12 / MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for Separatees from 8 to 11 a.m. and for Retirees from 11 to 2 p.m. Per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. A separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you "career ready" to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop.

/ Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Briefers are available to assist all service members, veterans, and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and walk-ins are welcome. The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base office is located in building 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224. The JB Charleston - Weapons Station office is located in building 302, room 108, and the number is 794-4304.

September 13 / A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.

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and provides attendees with the basic skills to create a resume, interviewing techniques, and detailed information to assist transition into the civilian sector.

Counseling session. Your command career counselor will either conduct that with you or will refer you to FFSC for the monthly class.

September 13 / A VA brief is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Is there a benefit of being a Veteran? Learn what those benefits are and learn about the resources available to you and family members / A Tricare briefing is scheduled for 3 to 3:30 p.m. Whether you're retiring or separating, medical support questions will need to be answered. The Tricare brief provides you with information and assistance regarding your healthcare benefits post transition.

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All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755) unless otherwise specified. To register for a class or event, please call 764-7480.

Transition GPS Week / Are you within 24 months of retirement? If so, it's time to sign up for a series of Transition GPS classes. The new curriculum allows retiring participants to attend all the workshops or just a select few. Separatees are still required to attend the first five days of the GPS workshop. Spouses are welcome to attend any or all workshops, subject to availability.

September 9 / A Transition GPS class is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Build resiliency with this workshop. Attendees will get an overview of what to expect post military service and learn how to make the transition to civilian career easier through planning, referral resource and financial planning.

September 10 - 12 / A DOL Career Workshop is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Department of Labor instructors demystifies the civilian job market

September 17 / A Navigating Change class is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. Who moved your cheese? Learn how to accept and overcome the challenges of change.

September 18 / A Pre-Separation Counseling class is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m., for separatees. Are you within 24 months of retiring? If so, it's time to schedule your pre-separation counseling and TAP GPS Class.

First, talk with your command career counselor and then request to do your Pre-Sep Counseling session. Your command career counselor will either conduct that with you or will refer you to FFSC for the monthly class.

September 19 / A Conflict Resolution class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Are you experiencing conflict in the work place or at home? If so, join this class and learn how identify ways to effectively resolve conflict. / A Pre-Separation Counseling class is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m., for retirees. Are you within 24 months of retiring? If so, it's time to schedule your pre-separation counseling and TAP GPS Class. First, talk with your command career counselor and then request to do your Pre-Sep

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September 27 / An Interviewing for Success class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon. Learn positive interviewing techniques and how to respond to difficult questions.

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September 25 / An Advanced Resume class is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Did you attend the Basic Resume class? If so, bring your resume for review and fine-tuning. You will leave with all the tools for the finalization of your resume.

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September 24 / A Navigating Stress class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. We experience stress every day. Attendees will learn techniques to slow down, take a deep breath, prioritize and relax. Learn to bounce back and keep stress at a manageable level. / An Understanding Credit Reports class is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. Learn about the items that show up on your credit report. How is your score calculated? Learn how to correct errors and where to access your free credit report.

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September 23 / A Renting 101 class is scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This workshop will provide complete and unbiased information so prospective military renters will be confident in their decision about whether to rent and be better able to negotiate the potential financial pitfalls they may encounter during the rental process.

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BASE BRIEFS

Come Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info, playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group "Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC"

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.

9-11 FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY American Legion Post 166, Goose Creek will be hosting its 12th Annual FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY/ 9-11 MEMORIAL SERVICE on Wednesday, September 11th at 6PM. This is a very dignified ceremony, which disposes torn, soiled and worn out AMERICAN FLAGS. If you have a flag at home or work in this condition, please bring them to the Post for proper disposal. This ceremony is open to the public and we encourage all Scout Troops, Junior ROTC Units and Active Duty Military Personal to attend. American Legion Post 166 is located at 116 Howe Hall Road, right off Redbank Road in Goose Creek. For more information please call the Post at 553-5454 or visit our web site at AmericanLegionPost166sc.com

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MISC ITEMS FOR SALE

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.

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

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.

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Sofa set for sale. Full size sleeper, love seat, coffee table and 2 end tables, $800. Must provide own transportation 843-412-0924 6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set, Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available 843-696-5212 KITCHEN CABINETS Beautiful. Never Installed.

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