09-11-2015 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 6, No. 34

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

Friday, September 11, 2015

U.S. Air Force graphic / Staff Sgt. A.J. Hyatt

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2011, Congress designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." This Friday, Patriot Day, there will be a national moment of silence to pay tribute to the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks. Personnel can observe this moment at 8:46 a.m. in their work areas or attend one of the public events held at Joint Base Charleston.

Some of the observances available to the Joint Base populace include: An Honor Guard presentation and moment of silence remembrance ceremony at the Weapons Station, Building 84 (Naval Support Activity) at 8 a.m., a moment of silence remembrance ceremony at the Air Base Flag Pole with an in-place time of 8:35 a.m., and a Retreat Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. at the Air Base Flag Pole, with an in-place time of 4 p.m.

628th CES Captain invited to participate with Team USA Triathlon

By Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

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bolster my resume. My wife and I are still undecided if I will push for it again next A Captain with the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron has year, so we will see!"

When it comes to preparbeen invited to participate with Team USA Triathlon for his ing and training for these next triathlon event.

Capt. Ryan Hoff, 628th CES officer, will be competing in events, Hoff talked about his the 2015 ITU Short Course (Olympic-distance) Triathlon, training routine and diets.

"I try as hard as I can to Sprint Triathlon and Aquathlon World Championships Sept. stick to a schedule, but the 15-19 in Chicago, Ill. "This is an opportunity to put on a red, white and blue uni- dynamic job of being a miliform and race in an international gathering of athletes all rep- tary member as well as a resenting their own countries," said Hoff. "Crossing that fin- husband and father of two ish line gives me the satisfaction of representing my country force me to adapt my training to whatever life throws with pride."

According to Hoff, his long-term goal for triathlon is taking it at me," said Hoff. "However, one year at a time. He feels the sky is the limit because he never as a rule of thumb, nearly all dreamed of the achieving his current level of success so quickly. training takes place early in Hoff has also been actively applying for the U.S. Air Force the morning. I'm up at 5 a.m.

Courtesy photos / Capt. Ryan Hoff every day and oftentimes Capt. Ryan Hoff, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, participates in the running section during a Triathlon Team.

"I've applied every year for the last three years for the U.S. training by 5:15 a.m. triathlon.

Air Force Triathlon Team and have missed the cut by one or Depending on the day and two slots every time," said Hoff. "I thought I had it in the bag what I'm doing, my training may wrap up around 7 a.m. or I morning to train." this year after I had some really good races, but it was a no- might push it until 8:15 a.m.

Preparing for triathlons is vigorous work requiring a lot of As for my diet, I generally just try to eat healthy," said support in the form of coaches or training partners. go again. The Air Force has a lot of really good triathletes right now and the standards are extremely high to make the Hoff. "I split my meals into thirds: carbs, proteins and produce "I don't have a triathlon coach who does coaching as a job team. However, being a member of Team USA will definitely (mostly vegetables). This has worked for me several years but but my wife has been the best advisor, dietician, jack-of-allI don't mind indulging in trades coach that I could ask for," said Hoff. "She taught me some dessert or junk food how to swim properly. Without her, I would be hopeless in the once a week. It's my pool. reward!"

My only regular training partners are the swimmers from Hoff then mentioned the the Palmetto Masters Swim Team," said Hoff. "Swimming difficulty of balancing life with more 'pure swimmers' is far better for me as a triathlete as a triathlete while being than swimming with other triathletes." an officer in the U.S. Air When the subject came to his favorite type of triathlon, Force and supporting a Hoff was quick to respond. family.

"I love the shorter races," said Hoff. "Granted, I haven't "It's incredibly diffi- participated in any 70.3 or full distance races yet, so I can't cult," said Hoff. "It's a very speak from experience with those. I love the opportunity to detail oriented sport. I'm race for only an hour or two and then meet the family. We can constantly trying to do the grab lunch and have the rest of the day together. Additionally, math to see how many I just don't have the time to train for the longer races at the minutes of training I can fit moment. I'm content to race the shorter ones and excel in into a certain block of those." time. I work late most Hoff then reflected on his most memorable moment so far days, so it wouldn't be fair in his multisport career. to my family to train in the "For years, I've watched the athletes that qualify for this evening since they would and I never thought that it was within my reach," said Hoff. barely see me. That's why I "Realizing that I was going to be a member of Team USA for try to capitalize the time in the ITU Olympic World Championships is easily the most the early hours of the memorable moment in my multisport career so far."

Capt. Ryan Hoff, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, participates in the bicycling portion of a triathlon.

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It’s OK to think and be part of the discussion

By Maj. Christopher Landwehr 628th Communications Squadron commander

Welcome the variety of thought on the wide array of issues in the world.

Diversity is what makes this organization great and a big part of that is diverse thought, perspectives, points of view How often do you read? Whether its comics or and experiences. We all have something to contribute. As a Clausewitz, spend some time delving into a topic of internew Airman, Sailor or Civilian you will see things through a est. Your selections don't have to be military-specific or unique lens shaped by your personal experiences. Your new leadership oriented. Read the official, the unofficial and perspective will spark discussion, drive innovation, streamstay plugged-in to what's going on. line processes and solve problems.

Information is readily accessible and much of it can be Various forms of this quote exist but the core meaning still a valuable resource, providing the participant an opportuholds true, "When everyone is thinking the same way, no one nity to garner new perspectives or to simply to exercise is thinking." Learning organizations are proactive and foster your mind. When you explore competing and differing intellectual broad-mindedness, in addition to supporting conviews on a particular topic, you will undoubtedly learn tinual reevaluation and reflection. If we don't entertain and something new and you will sharpen your own underMaj. Chris Landwehr encourage other opinions, our individual and organizational standing of the world around you. Whether you read thoughts can become stale and limit our flexibility to adapt. Of course in material that supports or negates your original position, the bottom-line is some crisis situations, we must press forward without the luxury of time to you are thinking and learning.

Pursuing information isn't just something leaders should do. We should all completely address the varied facets of an issue. In most cases, however, we have the time and we owe it to each other and the situation to fully evaluate. appreciate differing opinions and welcome other points of view. The ability You don't have to be empowered and you don't have to be ordered. to bring people from diverse backgrounds together, while appreciating the Bottom-line, we need you to think. Your voice should be heard regardless differences and banding together to execute shared goals and missions, is of where you reside in the organization. When the opinions have been what makes the Air Force and the military exceptional. The military needs expressed, the conversation stopped and the issue evaluated, we all need to you to continually learn and think critically. In order to do that you must seek out, understand, and evaluate opposing views. Then, using the informa- move forward as if the decision was our own. After all, we have a mission to accomplish. Remember that you have to be part of the conversation tion available, you are able to reach your own educated conclusion.

AND part of the solution. Don't stand on the sidelines and watch. You Naturally, many of us get stove piped in our thinking and unknowingly shun have something amazing to offer. Leadership should listen, welcoming your or ignore the alternate viewpoints and perspectives of others. However, thoughts, unique perspectives and opinions. We should all be part of the everyone should take the time to cultivate his or her understanding and posidiscussion. tion. Read counter points, editorials, blogs, and opposing news sources.

SecAF, CSAF, CMSAF present new "little blue book" From Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody delivered the initial handout of the pamphlet, “America’s Air Force: A Profession of Arms,” Aug. 27, 2015, to the Air Force’s newest Airmen at Airmen’s Week.

The pamphlet represents the next evolution of the “little blue book,” and provides Airmen with instant access to the core guides, values, codes and creeds that guide Airmen in their service in the profession of arms.

“Our people are the greatest part of our Air Force and when America's sons and daughters chose to join our ranks, it is our responsibility to develop them into Airmen," James said. "As Airmen, we are charged with upholding a culture founded on professionalism, dignity and respect – that's what our core values are about."

During the visit, Welsh explained the importance of professionalism to the Airmen.

"What's in this document is nothing new to Airmen, but is a reminder that service to one's country is no ordinary calling," Welsh said.

"America holds us in high regard because of what we stand for: integrity, service and excellence. Those who wear this uniform should continuously reflect on our commitment to our nation and each other."

Welsh added that the core values are a commitment found in the oaths we take and are

represented in large and small ways around our Air Force every day.

Cody explained the significance of the little blue book and stressed that content defines what is expected of Airmen.

"Today our all-volunteer professional force continues to build on the legacy of those men and women who came before us in our chosen Profession of Arms,” Courtesy photo Cody said. “The professionSecretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Air Force Chief of Staff alism of our force is Gen. Mark Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody unprecedented because of congratulate Airmen who completed Airmen’s Week Aug. 27, 2015, at our commitment to service, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. a dedication to holding ourselves to higher standards, formats. Airmen can download the PDF from and an unyielding pursuit by Airmen to do betthe PACE website. The book is also available as ter. Service in our Air Force is a higher calling a free mobile application on Android. PACE and we carry this legacy forward for future anticipates a free mobile application will be generations of Airmen. This book is a guide to available for Apple devices in the near future. the meaning of service and the principles that Airman can download the application to their make us so strong." devices by searching “little blue book” in the The original little blue book, "Air Force application store. Airmen will soon see a shortCore Values," has never been assigned an officut icon on their desktops that will link to a web cial publication number and differs from Air application. This book is also available at Air Force Instruction 1-1, “Air Force Standards,” Force e-Publishing and is linked under “Items of which is a small printed book with a blue Interest,” as “Profession of Arms Handbook.” cover. The new pamphlet updates the original PACE will have instructions on their website little blue book and is now owned by the Aug. 27, explaining how units can order hard Profession of Arms Center of Excellence. copies through the Defense Logistics Agency.

The little blue book is available in a variety of

‘1 Small ACT’ for Suicide Prevention Month

By Rear Admiral Ann Burkhardt Director, 21st Century Sailor Office

Dr. William James, influential American philosopher and psychologist, once said, "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." This statement holds particular meaning when placed in the context of promoting Total Sailor Fitness and Resilience-especially when it comes to suicide prevention.

September is Suicide Prevention Month across the Navy and Department of Defense. Each year, we use this month to reenergize efforts at the deckplate throughout the upcoming fiscal year, promoting fresh ways to stay engaged with our shipmates, recognize signs of distress, and intervene early. To that end, we're introducing a new message within our Every Sailor, Every Day campaign: "1 Small ACT." This message encourages simple actions we can all take as shipmates, leaders, family or friends to promote cohesion and inspire hope, based on the Ask Care Treat (ACT) bystander intervention model.

“One small act can save a life."

For too long, psychological health has been a topic rarely discussed openly-until we experience the tragic loss of a shipmate or family member to suicide. Starting now, we ask you to break the silence and start the conversation

about stress and suicide early and openly. We have the power to make a difference and break down the barriers to speaking up and seeking help. 1 Small ACT-lending a hand to a shipmate on the job, offering positive feedback, or being there to listen and provide support-can lead to one big step in the right direction.

We often think of suicide prevention as something that happens in the heat of the moment. But for our Navy, it's about simple actions to support every Sailor, every day. Navy Suicide Prevention Branch has a myriad of resources to help you jumpstart your efforts as a community, command or individually.

For example, you can personalize your "1 Small ACT" sign with your own simple commitment to support your shipmates and submit it for posting in the "1 Small ACT" photo gallery, contributing to a wall of hope and inspiration for our entire Navy community. Submission details are available on www.suicide.navy.mil on the Every Sailor, Every Day page, along with other resources like the Suicide Prevention Month Toolkit, educational products and the "1 Small ACT a Day" calendar.

Our dedication to suicide prevention is not about numbers-any life lost to suicide is one too many. It's about taking care of our people and promoting a culture where all personnel feel supported and view seeking help as a sign of strength. Together we can make a difference, 1 Small ACT at a time.

DoD/VA Seamless Transition Update 31 - Interoperability Myth

By Frank Konkel Next.Gov

For years, the Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs struggled to integrate their electronic health records systems, spending upward of a billion dollars on an effort that was ultimately scrapped, raising red flags in Congress and among government watchdogs. At one point in 2014, VA attempted to convince the Pentagon to use its proprietary VistA records system as a replacement for DOD's aging legacy system, but that effort fizzled.

Instead, the Pentagon bid out and awarded a massive contract valued at up to $9 billion to Leidos to upgrade its health records system. Much of the buildup during the bid time frame centered on the Pentagon’s wish for interoperability between health systems.

Yet, Pentagon officials, briefing reporters 30 JUL before the Leidos award, contended that interoperability between VA and the Defense Department was actually far less of an issue than it was made out to be.

“There is not a big interoperability problem with the VA and DOD today,” Frank Kendall, DOD undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics, told reporters. Kendall said it was a “misconception” DOD was buying commercial electronic health records software to solve interoperability. Chris Miller, program executive officer for DOD’s healthcare management systems

modernization, was even more adamant about the two departments' capability to share. DOD has continued its work on interoperability and standards with VA and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, he said.

Miller added that interoperability was an important requirement in the Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization award given how often DOD shares health records with VA and private providers. DOD and VA each have close to 10 million beneficiaries, on par with the largest private sector providers.

“I offer this to anybody,” Miller said. “We share more information between DOD and VA than any two large health systems in the world. I can take any provider today, put them in front of a computer anywhere and I can pull up the entire longitudinal health record between [a DOD beneficiary] and a veteran. I’ve done this on the Hill, I’ve done this with a number of senior people in government because they don’t believe me.”

The myth that VA and DOD don’t share information or is somehow impossible, he said, isn’t true. “It is possible and we do this every day,” Miller said. “The DOD and VA do more today in data sharing over a longitudinal way than any two health systems in the world.” In fact, DOD and VA share over 1 million pieces of health IT-related information every day, Kendall said. In June, VA officials echoed similar statements publicly while promoting a new health management platform, with one official claiming DOD and VA had shared data “for a long time.”

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841st TB Soldier competes in Warrior Challenge

By Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Having the drive and motivation to keep going in the face of adversity is part of being a Soldier. Out on the battlefield, Soldiers are pushed both mentally and physically. Back home, the Army tests its top Soldiers through the Army's Best Warrior of the Year Competition. The competition also builds camaraderie and highlights the importance of resiliency.

Ten soldiers from the Army Materiel Command participated in the competition which included numerous leadership, mental and physical challenges. One of the competing Soldiers is stationed at the Naval Weapons Station here at Joint Base Charleston, SC. Army Staff Sgt. Armond Evansscott, 841st Transportation Battalion freight non-commissioned officer in charge, made it all the way to the second to last tier of the entire competition, located at Camp Atterbury Army Base in Edinburgh, IN, which lasted from the August 25 - 27, 2015.

The competitors had to complete several events. Some events were routine like the Army physical training test, a day – and night – land navigation exercise and a 10-mile ruck march. While others were more challenging such as passing through a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives chamber, handling stress fires, troop leading procedures, battle drills, first aid, directing and redirecting fire, improvised explosive device, and Army combatives.

The competition consists of five levels starting at the battalion where Soldiers compete against their peers. The battalion level competition includes an oral board conducted by sergeants. The winners progress to the next level. Two Soldiers from the battalion move on to the brigade level. The next levels are division, command and the final level is made up of Soldiers from the entire Department of the Army.

Evansscott said when participating in competitions like the Best Warrior of the Year, preparation and training are the keys to success.

"To get myself ready for the competition, there were several things I had to do," Evansscott said. "The people in my battalion would ask me questions any time they passed by me, to prepare me for the board of sergeants. They wanted to ensure I was ready to be drilled with a bunch of questions."

Each competitor has a sponsor from their own battalion to

help them stay motivated and ensure their safety throughout the competition.

"My sponsor inspired me to compete this year by his performance in the competition last year," Evansscott said.

Army Staff Sgt. Carlo Gastellu, 841st TB cargo specialist and port operations NCOIC, was Evansscott's sponsor.

"Being his sponsor was an amazing experience," Gastellu said, "It was fun to do it because just last year, Sergeant Evansscott was my sponsor. We switched roles this time around."

Being a sponsor for competitors is a great opportuniCourtesy photo ty but it's a challenge as well.

Army Staff Sgt. Armond Evansscott, 841st Transportation Battalion freight non-commisGastellu said, "It's diffi- sioned officer in charge, located at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., rucks for cult being the sponsor. Being 12 miles at Camp Atterbury Army Base in Edinburgh, IN, Aug. 27, 2015. This was the third and at the AMC competition, final day for the Army Materiel Command-level Best Warrior of the Year Competition.

Evansscott competed for three days straight. In that time, sponsors see their competitors tion was the ruck marches.

"A difficult thing about the competition is that not only did in the morning, dropping them off, and at night, picking them up, and that's it. We don't get to see how they are doing, we we have to do a 10-mile ruck, but we also had to ruck from just try to help keep them motivated and ensure they are event to event, while carrying more than 100 pounds," said Evansscott. "We rucked more than 50-miles a day." alright throughout the competition."

An unusual option for the competition is to be able to try Part of Evansscott's preparation included weapons training.

"I also went to the Air Base and practiced with different and compete every year, said Evansscott. However, his plans weapons I was going to have to compete with," Evansscott are to become a sponsor again next year.

Evansscott said, "I think I am going to step back and try said." On top of that, there was a lot of physical training give someone else a chance next year. I want to be a sponsor involved."

During the competition there was one mystery event which to give advice and help to others."

"Competition drives Soldiers to become the best, but the involved a box full of disassembled weapons.

Evansscott said, "We had 15 minutes to assemble all the Best Warrior of the Year is more than a competition," said weapons and to my knowledge only one sergeant, whose job Evansscott, "It is almost like going through basic all over it is to deal with weapons on a daily basis, actually completed again in a small amount of time. It's about never giving up. It's about bringing the mindset to the mission and motivating oththe event."

According to Evansscott, the hardest part of the competi- ers to do the same."

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315th AW completes Patriot Reach; largest exercise in AFRC history

By 2nd Lt. Rashard Coaxum 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

veteran of the Army National Guard – said that the exercise brought training flexiMembers from the 315th Airlift Wing participated in the bility for both sides.

Air Force Reserve Command’s largest mobility-centric exer“Commanders had the cise in the command’s history. The exercise took place in ability to choose the pace of August at Fort McCoy, WI. their training that allowed The exercise, Patriot Reach, featured the 315th ALCF, the them to work through tasks 38th and 81st Aerial Port Squadrons, with additional help slowly or in a challenging, from the 560th Red Horse Squadron and 437th Aerial Port simulated combat environSquadron’s special handling section. ment.”

The units partnered with the Army Reserve’s 414th Patriot Reach highlighted Chemical Company and the 415th Chemical Brigade based the Air Force Reserve’s air here in South Carolina transporting Army personnel and drop and air-land global equipment as part of the Army’s annual training exercise, Red reach capabilities, tasking Dragon. the C-17 Globemaster III, “The Army needed more training and opportunities to the C-130 Hercules, the Cmove their cargo; how to load and deploy with their equip- 5M Super Galaxy aircraft ment,” said Col. Caroline Evernham, the 315th AW and their crews with critical Operations Group Commander. “It really is great training for training missions in support U.S. Army photos / Sgt. Eben Boothby everyone from our aircrews, our airlift control flight and real- of the Army’s operations Sgt. Doug Wattier, a loadmaster with the 317th Airlift Squadron based in Charleston, Staff ly great for the Army.” during their Red Dragon S.C., chains down a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle LMTV into the cargo bay of a Boeing C-17 “When the Army does have to deploy, they’ll know the exercise.

Globe master on Aug. 15, 2015, in support of Operation Red Dragon. Red Dragon is a Civil process and be more prepared to put their equipment and vehiIn addition to the aircraft Defense readiness exercise incorporating Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers with cles on our aircraft when we are getting ready to go to war,” and their crews, the 38th and civilian first responder agencies such as fire departments, police departments and hospitals she said.

81st Aerial Port Squadrons to improve capabilities in large-scale chemical defense operations.

Maj. Michael Bennett – Patriot Reach lead planner and we’re key in conducting “In this exercise we coordinated and helped move lots of mobility planner with the AFRC Force Generation Center – joint inspections with the Army’s 414th Chemical Company said that the exercise was originally created as an act of proof and the 415th Chemical Brigade, preparing the movement of personnel, cargo and other equipment in support of the Army,” he said. “This allowed the Army to continue their of concept. equipment, Bennett said. needed airlift training and it helped bolster our mission, and The exercise allowed Wing leadership to put on display Another critical unit was the 315th ALCF. that keeps us all sharp.” their units’ deployment capabilities and allow them to engage Bennett said that the exercise was not originally intended to in a joint theatre-level operation, he said.

THE KEY TO SUCCESS “Once units sign up, they are thrust into the planning Bennett said that the tactical planning for the exercise was be as large scale as it turned out to be.

“I was directed to keep the scope fairly small due to it only process and their training goals are then scripted into the exer- led by the ALCF. cise, making sure that each of their training requirements are Their ability to do the job was crucial to the success of all being a proof of concept for future exercises,” he said.

“However, momentum grew as the partnership between the met,” Bennett said. of the units that participated in the exercise, he said.

Bennett – a 13-year-veteran of the Air Force and six-year315th ALCF loadmaster Eric Walker said that working and Air Force and the Army Reserve grew stronger.”

“In comparison to exercise Patriot Warrior, which was the training in the joint environment and coordinating the movement of Army personnel and previous largest exercise where we moved 800,000 pounds of equipment was critical to real-world applica- cargo and equipment, we moved a lot more.” Bennett said.

“With Patriot Reach we moved almost 2.9 million pounds of tions of what the ALCF does.

It allowed them to test their capabilities to cargo and equipment; that’s more than three and a half times make air mobility and the 315th Airlift Wing’s more than we did with Patriot Warrior.”

Operations Group Commander Col. Evernham said that mission of providing and delivering combatshe was proud of the accomplishments the 315th AW had ready C-17 airlift possible.

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She said that the men and women who serve in the 315th and control of the deployment and redeployment of forces,” he said. “Aircraft came in and AW are truly the ones who make the 315th AW the Reserve we supported the arrival of the Army personnel, Commands wing of choice when it comes to moving that as well as facilitating their redeployment, which much cargo and being ready for any operation, anytime, anyincluded joint inspections and actual airlift back where.

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JB Charleston Optometry Clinic in action Maj. Peter Carra, 628th Medical Group Optometry flight commander, demonstrates looking into a patient’s eye Sep. 9, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Carra, 628th MDG, places glasses on a patient Sep. 9, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Jason Hale, 628th MDG ophthalmic technician, looks through ophthalmic equipment Sep. 9, 2015, at the optometry office on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The optometry clinic provides services such as eye examinations, visual acuity checks, repairing glasses, color vision tests and comprehensive exams. To set up an appointment, call the Air Base optometry clinic at 843-963-6880.

Tech. Sgt. Wesley Catoe, 628th MDG Optometry NCOIC, studies information from his optometry equipment Sep. 9, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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Navy Wives Clubs of America MenRiv Park #240 receives new officers U.S Navy Captain Tim Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (left), and Sheryl Bice, NWCA Eastern Region President (right), installed the new officers of the Navy Wives Clubs of America MenRiv Park #240. Hazel Cole, Gina Kane, Fawn Hersman, Jan Hill, Nancy Tarwarter and Linda Hedden.

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September Is National Preparedness Month – "Don't wait. Communicate! Make an emergency communication plan today."

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National Preparedness Month culminates with a National PrepareAthon! Day. On JB Charleston, we will observe this day with a National Preparedness Month Fair at the Balfour Beatty Community Center on the Weapons Station, September 30, 2015 from 3 to 6 p.m. Bring your families for fun, food and information.

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Charleston Southern University hosts Military Appreciation Night as season opener

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The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard performs on the Charleston Southern University football field Sept.

3, 2015, in Charleston, S.C. CSU hosted a military appreciation night during its season opener. CSU beat the North Greenville University Crusaders 41-14.

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, participates in the pregame coin toss with members of the Charleston Southern University and North Greenville University football teams at the CSU football field Sept. 3, 2015, at Charleston, S.C. CSU hosted a military appreciation night during its season opener, where Lyman was the honorary guest to perform the coin toss.

JB Charleston engages in Red Flag exercise

By Capt. Brian Walker 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

This past August, members from all branches of the US military in conjunction with international allies met at Nellis Air Force Base to hone their air combat capabilities by participating in the Red Flag exercise. Red Flag was established in 1975 to help maximize the readiness, skills and survivability of airborne assets in a combat environment. For the first time since 2001, members from the 437th Airlift Wing were involved in Red Flag, sending four aircrews and a C-17 Globemaster III to contribute to the two week, $3-million exercise. This year's Red Flag included military units from Israel, Singapore and Jordan.

Red Flag is designed to simulate a large scale air war incorporating all types of aircraft, from fighters and bombers to cargo and reconnaissance. These aircraft practice various combat roles such as close air support and combat search and rescue. The entire exercise takes place in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), a relatively small 120 -mile by 80mile airspace, at times filled with more than 100 aircraft. Red Flag incorporates 40 aggressor "enemy" aircraft and a vast array of simulated surface-to-air defenses making the scenarios as realistic as possible.

Capt. Matthew Weinberg, the Mission Planning Cell Chief for mobility aircraft at Red Flag, a C-17 Weapons Officer, and a Special Operations Low Level II (SOLL II) pilot, commented on training provided at the exercise. "Red Flag teaches all the players how to better interact and fully utilize other assets.

It's all about integration and learning how to communicate your specific requirements to other key players, such as the Combat Air Forces, which allow you to complete your mis-

sion," he said. Red Flag used the lessons of history to build a venue that forces players to communicate in ways that are required for survival in the real world. "Fighters and bombers didn't know how to talk to us and we didn't know how to talk to them," he continued, "Red Flag is designed to change that."

During Red Flag 2015, the 437th AW crews provided airdrop capabilities, performing high and low altitude deliveries of Special Operations forces, supplies and Survival Specialists.

"The flying experienced at Red Flag provided training that is unmatched anywhere," said Capt. Patrick Griffin, one of the 437th AW SOLL II pilots. "It was incredible to see so many aircraft performing their missions in such a small airspace while in a realistic ground and air threat environment."

The NTTR is filled with steep mountainous terrain, adding extra complexity to an already challenging mission scenario.

Beyond the aircraft and aircrew, the exercise includes all aspects of a deployed unit. The exercise incorporated the full spectrum of aircraft support including a Combat Air Operations Center, Maintenance, Aircrew Flight Equipment, Squadron Aviation Resource Management, Survival Specialists and Intelligence.

Weinberg believes the 437th AW will likely continue to partake in future exercises citing the significant training benefits.

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Chaplain’s Corner Air Force Extends SAPR To know your worth

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Sometimes the hardest part of a trip is believing you are worthy of the journey.

How do you validate your self-worth? Is it through your job, friends, accomplishments or bank accounts? While these things may enhance your reputation, what matters more is your character: what God knows of us.

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ated us to be because we’re too concerned with living up to other people’s expectations or we are too consumed with creating ourselves into the image of someone we admire. Though we may wish to “be like Mike” as the old Michael Jordan commercial claimed, we do not share in his Godgiven talents. Occasionally, what is needed is for us to ignore the daily distractions so we can hear the Creator in our lives. To know your worth, you must first know that all lives matter to God…including yours.

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civilians to ensure reports are properly investigated and prosecuted. Civilians will receive 24/7 crisis intervention and advocacy services. The SARCs and SAPR VAs will also be able to help civilians identify and contact additional off-base support organizations as needed. All reporting options will be identical to military members to include reporting incidents before this policy became in effect or before DoD employment. Additionally, these reports will be included in Air Force numbers reported to DoD. At this time, the policy has not been extended to retirees, DoD contractors or other DoD employees.

If you have any questions on your eligibility or would like to receive further information, please contact the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office at 843-9637880 or 843-963-7881. If you would like to report a sexual assault, please contact the SAPR hotline at 963-7272..

Navy announces GMT program changes and updates From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – The Navy's General Military Training (GMT) plan for fiscal year 2016 outlines reduced annual requirements and a redesigned program as detailed in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 213/15 released Sept. 8.

GMT is now in two categories, Standardized Core Training (SCT), which are annual training requirements mandated by higher authority and Navy Command-Assigned Readiness Enhancement (CARE) training, which will empower commands to direct specific training.

A portion of the CARE training will be tied to a specific platform's deployment cycle on a biennial basis, while the remainder of the CARE topics will allow for the command to determine the most effective way to deliver the training within the fiscal year.

The specific topics and which categories they fall under are outlined in NAVADMIN 213/15.

The changes with this announcement result in a more than 40 percent reduction in the yearly mandatory GMT requirements. Navy continues to update training to allow for more effective and efficient delivery options, which includes the creation of mobile applications. The first mobile apps are expected to be available later this year and download information will be provided on the Navy's GMT website.

Individually-completed web-based training is automatically recorded and tracked in the individual's electronic training jacket. Command-delivered training completion is recorded in the Fleet Management and Planning System (FLTMPS) via the learning event completion form.

Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) can be visited at https://www.nko.navy.mil. Once logged into NKO, select the "GMT" option under the "Personal Development" menu item to access the Navy's GMT page.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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This program rewards JROTC schools with funding and scholarships.

Knowledge of JROTC programs and understanding the duties of cadets enrolled in the JROTC program are a must.

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9-11 FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY American Legion Post 166, Goose Creek will be hosting its 14th Annual FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY/ 9-11 MEMORIAL SERVICE on Friday, 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 AmericanLegion Post166sc.com Lowcountry Bulldogs golf tourney August 22 at Pine Forest Country Club. Golfers and sponsors welcomed. Lunch and goodies. 843-697-5761 for info.

Come join us a member of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Charleston Base. Past or present. We meet the second Thursday of each month at The Fleet Reserve Home, 99 Wisteria Dr, Goose Creek, SC. Social Hour starts at 6pm, Base Meeting 7pm. Ussvicb.Org Or Call 843-568-2148.

VFW Post 10624 in Mt Pleasant is looking for new members. Interested Veterans please contact us at vfwpost10624.org or holsclaw_robert@yahoo.com RESEARCH STUDY MALE SPOUSAL PARTICIPANTS NEEDED Male spousal participants are needed for this brief online survey study, which will add to the scientific knowledge on combat Post Tramatic Stress (PTS) symptoms and secondary stress symptoms in Veteran families of combat exposed female veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. You assistance is needed to help in understanding secondary stress symptoms in combat exposed female Veteran families, with children. There is a random drawing for a $50 gift card for those who complete the survey. To participate, visit: https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=166977 Questions? Contact Tonya Green via email at tgreene.phdcandidate@outlook.com or my research supervisor, Dr. David Sarnoff at david.sarnoff@capella.edu

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U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander visits JB Charleston

(From left to right) Maj. Gen. Frederick Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, greets Maj. Woo Suk Chun, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight commander, at Joint Base Charleston, SC, Sept. 1, 2015. Martin was accompanied by his wife, Barbara, Brig. Gen. James Scanlan, Mobilization Assistant to the commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, John Hood, honorary commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center and Chief Master Sgt. Peter Stone, U.S. Air Force. EC command chief. During his visit, Martin toured various locations across the Air Base and Weapons Station where he was able to interact with several of Joint Base Charleston’s Mission Partners.

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U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Maj. Gen. Frederick H. Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, talks to Joint Base Charleston leadership during a mission briefing Sept. 1, 2015, at the headquarters building on JB Charleston, SC. The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center is the Air Force's Center of Excellence for advanced expeditionary combat support training and education, while also providing direct oversight for en route and installation support, contingency response and partner capacity building mission sets within the global mobility enterprise. The Expeditionary Center provides operational control of the Expeditionary Operations School and administrative control for six wings and two groups within Air Mobility Command.

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(Right) Elsa Summers, Airmen and Family Readiness Center director, provides a tour of the Fleet and Family Support Center to Barbara Martin, wife of Maj. Gen. Frederick Martin, commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, during a base visit, Sept. 2, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, SC. The purpose of the visit was to showcase the unique Navy programs in the Fleet and Family Support Center and to show how they meet the specific needs of the sailors in the nuclear power training units.

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Mr. John Hood, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center honorary commander, talks to Airmen and Sailors during an All Call held

by Maj. Gen. Frederick H. Martin, U.S. Air Force EC commander, Sept. 1, 2015, at the Air Base Theater on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. In addition to the All Call, Hood and Martin toured various facilities across Joint Base Charleston, where they interacted with multiple mission partners.

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Events

All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified.

For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

September 11 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., a VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

September 14 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space available basis. This class will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

September 15 / Appreciation Dinner For Spouses Of Deployed Members: Join us from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for good food, fellowship, and fun – all on us! This dinner will be held at the Chapel Annex and is for family members of deployed team Charleston.

September 16 / Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston: Join us from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newlyarrived spouses, connect, learn about base resources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!

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September 18 / VA Benefits Briefing: Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from the Transition GPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty. This class will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. / Enrolled In the TSP? Your Next Move…: From 8 to 9 a.m., learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, strategies and more.

September 21 / Career Technical Training Track: This two-day workshop is held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is designed to define technical career goals, identify required credentials and training opportunities and more.

September 23 / Good Credit – I Want That: Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. This class is held from 1 to 2 p.m. / Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings: From 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And 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 Transition GPS Workshop.

September 25 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., a VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

September 30 / PCS-Moving Made Easy: Learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly. This class will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Notices

/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume!

Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR). / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family members who may have ques-

tions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.

Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offering a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care! We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower extremity in both walking and running and then make running shoe and injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRICARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 to book an appointment. / Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your fourlegged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston. Services include annual vaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals. These services are offered for all branches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg., 648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center.

They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838. / The Airman & Family Readiness Center's Discovery Room's open hours of operation have changed to 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Air Base and Weapons Station libraries for their afterhours needs. / SAI Yoga - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 pm. Get all stretchy at the Air Base Fitness Center every Tuesday and Thursday with SAI! Practice ancient techniques of balance and meditation that will make you instantly more attractive and better at concentrating. It's FREE!! This event is geared toward single Airmen and Sailors 18-25yrs but open to all. / Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee: Come out and support the Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee!

Meetings are held every Thursday at 11:15 in building 246, room 114A. Be a part of the wing level committee as we coordinate events across the base promoting diversity and equality! Any questions please contact the president of the JBCMC Tech. Sgt. Whitehead at 963-5208. / Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston: Held the first and third Wednesday of each month, this is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for all military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Get the information you need to make this your family's best assignment ever. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register.

See More Briefs and Events 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.

Events

All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480 or just register at https://booknow.appointmentplus.com/6yqzqrn0/

September 14 / Home Buying: From 2:30 to 4 p.m., learn the process of buying property.

September 16 / Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA): In Depth: Do you have a right to invoke your RIGHTS under SCRA? Once you know your rights, do you know what topics your rights cover? Come to class to get all your questions answered to get started with enforcing your rights. This class will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. / Five Love Languages: What makes you feel loved? People

express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., come and discover your love language.

September 17 / Smooth Move: Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. / 4 Lenses: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants will learn about certain qualities of each personality type, including values, personal strengths, needs, and approaches in problem solving. Applications of these principles will improve the ability to effectively lead and interact with others. / VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation.

September 18 / Good Credit – I Want That: Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. This class will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

September 23 / Interpersonal Problem Solving: Learn to resolve conflict and overcome barriers and make healthy choices. Become more aware of the role that conflict plays and gain tools to address and manage it daily. This class will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

September 28 / Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): These hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market. Classes range from Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search, Applications & Cover Letters, and Resume Writing to Navigating USA Jobs! Register for the classes

that you need. This is a two-day class held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Notices

/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480. / VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors 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 0730-1630 MF, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities.

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Rec Review

Rec Review is produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to The Patriot. All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about Rec Review, call the Marketing Office at (843) 963-3809. Mention of any sponsor or sponsorship in this publication is not a federal endorsement for the product or service. For more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com.

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