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Patriot Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’

Vol. 8, No. 18

September 15, 2017

JB Charleston relocates, keeps mission going in response to Hurricane Irma

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. William O'Brien

An En-Route Patient Staging System and a 15-person medical team prepares for takeoff from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Sept. 8, 2017. The ERPSS and team were picked up by one of the last C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to depart Joint Base Charleston in preparation for Hurricane Irma. The ERPSS and team will fly to various locations impacted by the hurricane and provide medical aid. See more hurricane-related stories on pages 4-7.

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HAMILTON

Coast Guard cutter assists Florida See page 2

9/11

Pentagon observes anniversary See page 2

AF BIRTHDAY Celebrating 70 years!

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Next Issue of the Patriot: October 6, 2017

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C-17 conducts historic mission to Virgin Islands following Irma

By Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Members of the 14th and 15th Airlift Squadrons delivered a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control mobile tower from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Sept. 12.

The mobile ATC tower was sent in response following Hurricane Irma to assist St. Thomas officials in conducting 24 hour airfield operations for civilian and military aircraft.

“Capt. Patrick Murphy, 14th AS pilot, and I were originally on an airdrop training operation in Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, when Joint Base Charleston evacuated in response to Hurricane Irma,” said Capt. Kyle Curry, 14th AS pilot. “The evacuation order caused us to fly to Travis Air Force Base, California to wait for the hurricane to pass. While there, we were tasked to help deliver an ATC tower to St. Thomas with Capt. Scott Szalejko, 15th AS pilot and Lt. Col. Jeremy Jones, 15th AS pilot.”

The two crews flew together to accomplish the mission. Interestingly, the tower is the only mobile ATC tower in the world and the flight was the first time an ATC tower had been delivered by a military aircraft.

“I got a call a couple days ago asking me to figure how to get a mobile ATC tower from Mountain Home AFB to St. Thomas,” said John Buchanan, 60th Aerial Port Squadron, Travis AFB, civilian operations manager. “We had to work with NORTHCOM, FAA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and North American Aerospace Defense to get this tower delivered and we got it all figured out in 24 hours.”

Buchanan and his team had to figure out how to load the tower into the aircraft since it had never been done before. Members of the 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, also did some additional training to ensure the tower would be safely loaded.

“We had to get Air Transportability Test Loading Activity certified so we could be qualified to help move and load the ATC tower when the aircrew got here,” said Master Sgt. Donald Ray, 366th LRS superintendent. “The tower is actually from Boise, Idaho’s FAA department and we had to use their specific truck to transfer and load the tower so it could get to its final destination.”

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Members of the 14th and 15th Airlift Squadrons transport a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control mobile tower from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Sept.

12. The mobile ATC tower was sent in response to Hurricane Irma to assist St. Thomas officials in conducting 24 hour airfield operations for civilian and military aircraft.

The tower was needed because Hurricane Irma critically damaged the Cyril E. King Airport. Air traffic controllers were being brought in from Puerto Rico to assist. Delivering the tower allowed airport operations to resume and helped provide an extra level of support to those affected by the hurricane.

This mission was unique because several squadrons and bases came together to provide command and control to a location severely battered by Hurricane Irma, said Lt. Col Adam Bingham, 14 AS commander. “The mission also shows you how you can mix two squadrons together and accomplish great feats. Pelicans, Eagles and indeed all military service members care deeply about the American population, and missions like this reinforce our passion for serving them."

Team Charleston responds to Hurricane Irma

By Senior Airman Christain Sullivan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Early projections of Hurricane Irma showed the potential for a direct impact to Joint Base Charleston, forcing an evacuation of base members on Sept. 8.

Along with its base members, JB Charleston also safely evacuated 22 C-17 Globemaster IIIs and diverted eight others to safe haven locations to continue real-world missions.

"At the time I issued the limited evacuation order, Hurricane Irma's projected path was towards South Carolina and Georgia and we were trying to prepare for the worst-case situation. I understand that it is a difficult process to evacuate, but safety is not negotiable," said Col. Jeff Nelson, 628th Air Base Wing commander.

The decision to continue the evacuation when Irma changed to a more westerly course was made based on the uncertainty of the track of the storm and because there was only one chance to cancel the evacuation order, Nelson said.

"It would have been very difficult to re-implement an evacuation once canceled if the storm

changed course back toward Charleston. I was not comfortable risking the confusion that would ensue if that happened," said Nelson.

Although the installation's aircraft were also evacuated, worldwide operations still continued.

Because of this, the 437th Airlift Wing prioritized evacuating the C-17s on-station to safe haven locations, and then capitalized on their 'deployed' forces, making them available for taskings to provide aid and assistance.

"Our rapid global mobility is fueled by our ability to provide assistance anytime, anyplace. Our Airmen kept the mobility machine moving operating from safe haven locations not only to respond to disaster relief missions, but other world-wide warfighting missions as well. This all happens because of the hard work our Airmen put into it. A huge thank you to our professional corps of aircrew, maintainers and support services that allow us to do what we do best," said Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th AW commander.

Before the evacuation order was issued, JB Charleston was prepared for Irma because of efficient planning by many units on base, to include the work of the Emergency Operations Center.

See Team Charleston, Page 9

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman Joshua R. Maund

Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Davis, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems technician, removes vegetation from power lines on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Sept. 13, 2017. Clean-up following Irma began shortly after the storm affected the installation and should be completed Sept. 15, 2017.

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JB CHS COMMENTARY

AF senior leaders join Mattis, Dunford honoring Pentagon’s fallen, survivors, families 16 years after 9/11

By Cheryl Pellerin DoD News, Defense Media Activity

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – During a Pentagon remembrance on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Air Force senior leaders joined Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford to honor those who died, the survivors and the families left behind.

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, paid their respects.

On that day, 184 people lost their lives in the halls of the Pentagon and on American Airlines Flight 77, Dunford said in remarks he made before introducing the defense secretary.

“Sixteen years ago, when terrorists attacked the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and as they attempted other attacks in Washington, D.C., they did so with a sense of purpose. They were attacking symbols that reflect our way of life and our values,” the general said.

The terrorists believed the attacks would shake U.S. commitment to those values, he added, and quoted then-President George W. Bush, who hours after the attacks said the terrorists thought they could frighten Americans into chaos and retreat. But they were wrong.

Renewed Commitment “Instead of retreat, the tragedy of 9/11 produced in us an unyielding resolve,” Dunford said. “Instead of hopelessness, mourning turned into action.

And we have strengthened our commitment to the idea that the freedom of many should never be endangered by the hatred of a few.”

Recalling the events of 9/11, the general said it’s appropriate for those who still serve the nation to remember and honor those who died, those who still suffer from injuries sustained that day and those who were left behind.

“If we truly want to honor those remembered today, each of us will walk away from this ceremony with a renewed sense of commitment to our values in the cause of freedom,” he said. “Each of us will walk away from this simple ceremony reminded that the war is not over and that further sacrifice will be required, and each of us will walk away with resolve to strengthen our personal commitment to protect their family, friends and fellow citizens from another 9/11.”

Boundless Compassion In his remarks, Mattis welcomed the 306 family members gathered at the Pentagon to remember their loved ones lost 16 years ago.

“We are here to honor those 2,977 lives claimed by the brutal attacks of Sept.

11, 2001, -- the men and women who woke that day, never anticipating an attack on their place of work or against this country, innocents who hailed from 90 nations and all walks of life,” the secretary said.

Heroism and compassion were boundless on 9/11, he added. Patriots from all backgrounds and all walks of life responded with speed, courage and compassion.

“In the aftermath of the attack,” Mattis said, “our service members -- our nation -- rallied together as one. For, while we had never asked for this fight, we are steadfastly committed to seeing it through, as President (Donald J.) Trump has made abundantly clear, and with no more temporizing, as our example of leadership galvanized other nations to stand united against this threat to all humankind.”

The secretary said that “maniacs” disguised in false religious garb thought hurting Americans would scare them that day.

“But we Americans are not made of cotton candy, we are not seaweed drifting in the current, we are not intimidated by our enemies,” the secretary added.

“And Mr. President, your military does not scare,” Mattis told Trump, who also spoke at the ceremony.

Protect and Defend The men and women of America’s armed forces have signed a blank check to protect the American people and to defend the constitution, a check payable with their lives, Mattis said.

“Your military stands ready and confident to defend this country, this experiment in democracy,” the general added. “And we will continue to do so using all means necessary and as long as necessary.”

On this 16th anniversary of 9/11, Mattis said, “We remember the loss of so many in New York City, in a somber field in Pennsylvania, and here in this very building behind me, and in many battles since. And some of those battles are still raging.”

To the families of those who perished, the secretary added, “The loss you have endured drives us in our mission today and every day.”

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton crew conducts Hurricane Irma relief efforts From Coast Guard PA Detachment Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton began conducting Hurricane Irma relief efforts Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, on the east coast of Florida.

The Hamilton crew arrived off the coast of Jacksonville early Tuesday morning, after battling through the narrow band of more than 15-foot seas between Hurricane Irma and Jose throughout the weekend. Upon arrival, the crew began conducting a preliminary assessment of the entrance to the St. Johns River in Jacksonville.

The Hamilton crew deployed its 35-ft Long Range Interceptor small boat to survey the port, whose five man crew traveled up the river, assessed the status of aids to navigation, surveyed the waterway for hazards and made contact with Coast Guard Station Mayport, in order to provide a clear picture of the damage for Sector Jacksonville.

“The Hamilton, one of the newest National Security Cutters in the Coast Guard fleet, is already demonstrating its value and capabilities in its ability to provide helicopter support, small boat operations, medical support, and command and control from off-shore as the cutter and crew respond to the needs of Florida’s citizens following the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma,” said The Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton underway off the Capt. Mark Gordon, coast of Mayport, Florida, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. the commanding offi-

U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton

Damaged observed during an assessment of the St. John's River by the Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton crew in Mayport, Florida, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017.The Hamilton crew surveyed the Port of Jacksonville, assessed the status of aids to navigation and surveyed the waterways for hazards in order to provide a clear picture of the damage caused by Hurricane Irma for Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville.

cer of the Hamilton.

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Happy 70th Birthday U.S. Air Force!

Commentary by Col. Jimmy Canlas 437th Airlift Wing Commander

ICBMs and the B-2 were highly visible examples of how we contained, deterred and/or dominated our enemies. In a short span of 70 years, our nation watched us grow beyond the traJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – This year, we are ditional roles of an air-centric force and transform to a force celebrating the 70th birthday of our mighty United States Air dominating the air, space and cyberspace.

Force. While 70 may seem like a small number compared to Our weapon systems may be the outward, visible and tanother services, our history, heritage and legacy run deep. gible icons when our nation (and enemies) thinks of our Air There is plenty to be proud of, and it is a great time to be an Force. Furthermore, there are many who have touted our Airman. technological advantage as the X-factor giving us the edge With rapidly advancing technologies in the air domain and over our foes. But we, as Airmen, know the real X-factor proven success in World War II, President Truman signed the behind our success: our PEOPLE. We succeed because each National Security Act on September 18, 1947, creating a sepand every day we have amazing Airmen on active duty, in the arate service and signifying the birth of our United States Air reserve components and in the civilian workforce showing Col. Jimmy Canlas Force. But long before the signing of this act, there were the same grit, innovative spirit and drive demonstrated by Airmen already dominating the skies and showing what it our early Air Force pioneers. We have outstanding meant to fly, fight and win. Airpower giants like Benjamin Foulois, Eddie Commanders, courageous Chiefs, incredible NCOs and technically-savvy Rickenbacker and Billy Mitchell demonstrated the lethality of airpower and Airmen who are the envy of other nations. We also boast strong, resilient the potential to revolutionize warfare. In World War II, we witnessed brave families providing unconditional love and support which make our Airmen Airmen such as Richard Bong, the Doolittle Raiders and the Tuskegee the best at what they do. Our legacy continues to build with great leaders Airmen demonstrating the mastery of their craft. Showing our nation and the such as Ron Fogleman, Hawk Carlisle, Sam Cox, Paul Selva, Brian Robinson rest of the world what it meant to fly, flight and win. Our service was born and Johnny Lamontagne. on the shoulders of these giants.

So while our service has the shortest history amongst the branches, As fast as we became a service, the nation called upon us time and time remember WE continue to write our history every day we serve. As recent again for our speed, agility, lethality and ability to operate across the range of as Hurricane Harvey and Irma, we witness our Airmen writing new chapters military options. The Berlin Airlift. The Cold War. Korea. Vietnam. as we bring life-saving supplies and recovery equipment to Florida and the Operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM, JUST CAUSE, ALLIED FORCE, Caribbean—and above all, delivering HOPE to those in need. We all should ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM—we can go on and on. Our be very proud of who we are as Airmen and what our Air Force does for our equipment such as the B-24, F-86, U-2, F-4, F-117, C-17, MQ-9, Minuteman nation. Happy 70th Birthday to our United States Air Force!

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Fellowship over food: Dorm dinner creates sense of community

By Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The First Sergeants Council and Joint Base Charleston Chaplains Office hosted a dinner for dormitory residents in the courtyard outside the dorms Aug. 30, 2017.

Dorm dinners are scheduled to be held quarterly and are hosted by different base agencies designed to help Airmen.

The collective of these agencies is known as the Integrated Delivery Service and they assist Airmen with different facets of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness.

“The dorms are a community which is important for our resident Airmen because the dining facility where they normally eat and socialize is closed temporarily,” said Master Sgt. Kristy Beaudoin, 437th Operations Squadron first sergeant. “This event replaces the community atmosphere they lost when the dining facility closed. As we continue to do these dorm dinners, we hope to build back that sense of community amongst our junior enlisted members.”

The event was attended by about 150 residents. When the dining facility closed for reconstruction, all dorm residents were given Basic Allowance for Substance, but the First Sergeants Council was concerned with how the closure would impact dorm residents’ sense of community.

“This is a great way to connect,” said Airman 1st Class Michael Wilmes, 437th Aerial Port Squadron ramp operator.

“When you live in the dorms, you don’t usually see people in the courtyard. Dorm dinners get people out and around, it allows us to meet other people who live here.”

The host unit will rotate through the different IDS agencies each quarter with funding coming from the chapel and the first sergeants overseeing each event to ensure continuity.

“We gave them a home cooked meal because even though they get BAS, they may not cook very frequently and for some, this is their first time away from home,” said Chaplain (Col.) Walter Bean, Joint Base Charleston senior chaplain.

“This is an opportunity for us to say ‘hey, we’re here for you and care about you.’ This is also a chance to ask what we can do for them.”

Airman 1st Class Jared Kandil 437th APS ramp operator, Airmen line up to be served during a dinner for dormitory residents hosted by The First Sergeants Council and Joint Base Charleston Chaplains Office in the courtyard outside the dorms Aug. 30, 2017.

The event was attended by about 150 residents.

The quarterly dinners are open to all dorm residents, including those on the JB Charleston Weapons Station. The intent of the quarterly dinners is to bring dorm residents together.

agreed. He said because of a limited number of kitchens he finds himself eating out frequently.

“By the time I get done with work, the kitchen is usually crowded so I have to go out to eat,” said Kandil.

“I’m glad they did this and I hope they do it more often because it is a good morale booster.”

The quarterly dinners are open to all dorm residents, including those on the JB - Weapons Charleston Station. The intent of the quarterly dinners is to bring dorm residents together.

This first dinner was sponsored by the base U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Allison Payne chapel, but they didn’t do it Airman Cameron Flores, left, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Electrical and alone. Throughout the day Environmental Systems specialist, Airman 1st Class Breanna Dennis, center, 437th AMXS crew various volunteers stopped chief, and Airman 1st Class Corey Wiggins, right, 437th AMXS ELEN specialist, have a conversaby the chapel annex to deliv- tion while attending a dorm dinner for dormitory residents hosted by the First Sergeants Council er food and help with prepa- and Joint Base Charleston Chaplains Office in the courtyard outside the dorms Aug. 30, 2017. The event was attended by about 150 residents. When the dining facility closed for reconstruction, all ration. dorm residents were given Basic Allowance for Substance but the First Sergeants Council was “I would like to give a big concerned with how the closure would impact dorm residents’ sense of community. The quarterly thanks to everybody who dinners are open to all dorm residents, including those on the JB Charleston - Weapons Station. helped put this all together,” said Bean. “Some people dropped off food while others were here serving and we couldn’t have done this without them. We would also like to thank the key spouses for coming out and providing the desserts. It was a wonderful turnout and when you saw how happy it made the Airmen, I look forward to doing it again next quarter.”

The dinners are leadership’s way of saying thank you for taking care of the mission every day. The next dorm dinner is scheduled for Dec. 6. It will be a car/truck/bike show themed chili cook-off.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien

Staff Sgt. Torri Reed, right, 628th Air Base Wing chaplain assistant, serves food to Airman 1st Class Jakorey Johnson, left, 437th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, during a dinner for dormitory residents hosted by The First Sergeants Council and Joint Base Charleston Chaplains Office in the courtyard outside the dorms Aug. 30, 2017. The dorm dinners are scheduled to be held quarterly and will be hosted by different Integrated Delivery Service agencies designed to help Airmen. The quarterly dinners are open to all dorm residents, including those on the JB Charleston - Weapons Station. The intent of the quarterly dinners is to bring dorm residents together.

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JB Charleston delivers medical supplies to support Harvey response efforts

By Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Airmen from Joint Base Charleston departed aboard a C-17 Globemaster III in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts aiming to deliver 15,779 pounds of medical supplies and more than 20 emergency responders to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas Aug. 30.

Aircrew members responded quickly despite receiving a short notice requirement to support the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief mission.

“We were called about an hour before we were supposed to show up,” said Capt. Adam Kouroupas, C-17 pilot. “As an alert crew we’re packed and ready to go. We make sure we have the mission planning done including airfield reviews, weather checks, and notifications on a slightly condensed timeline.”

The alert mission is crucial to the rapid deployment of logistics and manpower during natural disasters, and requires aircrews to mobilize at a moment’s notice.

“Knowing we were on alert for something like this we prebriefed everything at home,” said Kouroupas. “I’m excited to do it and I’m glad we’re out here.”

The aircrew flew to Pope Army Air Field, North Carolina and Kelly Field Annex, Texas to receive supplies and pick up emergency responders from the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 959th Medical Operations Squadron to deliver

Capt. Stephen McCrory, 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, secures a generator used to power medical equipment to the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission at Pope Army Air Field, N.C, Aug. 30, 2017.

to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Little Rock Air Force Base is the staging location for the aeromedical evacuation mission during the hurricane relief efforts. The base is set to host AE units supporting medical missions going in and out of Houston, Texas, including the movement of patients affected by the disaster.

Providing aid to U.S. allies and partner nations is a mission the Air Force supports regularly. Some Airmen involved saw this HADR mission as an opportunity to give back to Americans at home.

“It’s just a blessing to be able to show Americans what our military does for their country,” said Lt. Col. Michael MacLain, 43rd AES flight commander.

“They always see us somewhere else and now they get a first-hand look of what we do in their own backyard.”

Airmen of the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron were critical in the U.S. Air Force photos / Airman Joshua Maund download of supplies and movement of Airmen upon Airmen from the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron prearrival to Little Rock Air Force Base. pare to board a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III at “I think what we’re doing is great,” said Master Sgt. Pope Army Air Field, N.C., Aug. 30, 2017. Team Charleston Bruce Halbert, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron aircraft received 15,779 pounds of medical supplies from Pope and services superintendent. “Some of us wanted to go to Kelly Field Annex, Texas. The supplies including, litters, generHouston to help out but with what we’re doing here, we ators and medical kits, were delivered to humanitarian and disweren’t able to leave. Being able to be a part in this makes aster relief responders at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. me feel awesome. I know a lot of the Airmen are stoked about putting forth effort to help out those folks since we can’t physically be there.”

Maj. Justin Reis, 959th Medical Operations Squadron critical care air transport team physician, attributes teamwork and readiness to the effectiveness of the response to Hurricane Harvey.

“I think we are very fortunate to be able to help out our fellow Americans in such a time of need. When unexpected, devastating events occur, we are fortunate to join forces with local, federal agencies and volunteers,” said Reis. ”I think our year round training prepares us for our missions stateside and abroad. We’re very well prepared and look forward to the mission at hand.”

Staff Sgt. Bobby Newman, 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, guides a pallet of medical supplies onto a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III at Pope Army Air Field, N.C., Aug. 30, 2017.

Team Charleston helped move more than 15,000 pounds of medical supplies in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston, Texas.

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Air Traffic Controllers put to the test for hurricane evacuation

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Team Barksdale welcomed over 70 aircraft, and more than 180 personnel, during the 2017 hurricane evacuation Sept. 810, 2017.

Bases along the East Coast in Hurricane Irma's projected path, took proactive measures evacuating their aircraft to Barksdale staying ahead of the storm.

Airmen from the 2nd Operational Support Squadron Air Traffic Control flight coordinated more than 93 aircraft arriving to Barksdale, a 200 percent increase from normal day-to-day operations.

“No matter how many planes come through our radar, we put out the same amount of effort and teamwork,” said Senior Airman Eric Mason, 2nd OSS air traffic controller. “During the hurricane evacuation, we were performing our job just like any other day, just with more stress.”

While Air Force bases along Hurricane Irma’s path get stormed on, Barksdale’s controllers offered a safe harbor from the storm.

“It is an honor to look out of the tower’s cab and see all our guests here on the flightline,” Mason said. “Barksdale is a safe haven for them.”

For Mason, it was just another day on the job, for others it was a time to push through and succeed.

Focused on her radio, Senior Airman Jordan Futch, 2nd OSS air traffic controller, effortlessly coordinates with approaching aircraft.

"I know my job is crucial to an everyday mission,” said Futch. “I help make sure our pilots come home safely to their families. Dealing with the hurricane evacuation, I can see just how imperative it is to make sure these planes have someone to talk to on the ground.”

Teamwork is crucial when dealing with pressure during big missions, such as the hurricane evacuation.

“We all work together really well. Our team dynamic helps get the mission done,” Futch said.

With the help of Barksdale’s air traffic controllers, the hurricane evacuation was a success.

The air traffic controllers provided the strength and teamwork it takes to navigate military aircraft down to safety on Barksdale’s flightline.

Senior Airman Jordan Futch, 2nd Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, watches an aircraft tracker in preparation for a plane landing during a hurricane evacuation taking place at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 8, 2017. Air traffic controllers typically speak to 10-30 planes a day, however during the 2017 hurricane evacuation they coordinated with over 70 aircraft.

Airman 1st Class Tristin Kessamann, 2nd Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, watches for aircraft out of the tower’s cab at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 8, 2017. Air traffic controllers experienced an increase in normal work load on Sept. 8, 2017, due to multiple aircraft evacuating Hurricane Irma.

Air traffic controllers monitor transitioning aircraft from the tower at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 11, 2017. Multiple planes flew to Barksdale to escape Hurricane Irma’s storm path.

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Story and photo by Capt. Ryan DeCamp 18th Air Force

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Rob Lummus was 17 the first time he saw a C-17.

Volunteering with his local church group to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2006, he would watch them land, one after the other, as he worked at a distribution center not far from an airfield.

“I saw C-17s land every 15 minutes or so,” he said. “I thought it was pretty remarkable, and everyone would always look across the street and see they were doing what we were, but on a much larger scale.”

Today, Lummus is an Air Force staff sergeant and one of many Joint Base Charleston Airmen bringing aid to victims of a hurricane.

But this time, he’s responding to a hurricane on that C-17 as a 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster.

“I had no idea I’d be flying in those jets 12-years later,” he said.

Aircraft from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, and Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, delivered more than 300 much-needed doctors, nurses and paramedics, among others, to Orlando Sept. 9. The mission came at the request of the Department of Health and Human Services which is handling the federal medical response to Hurricane Irma.

The mission to deliver the medical teams to Florida is one small piece of the overall response to Irma led by the state of Florida. Other agencies like the Department of Defense and HHS are working to support the state, which sends requests for federal assets through FEMA as a federal coordinating hub.

Lummus’s team landed just before midnight in Orlando, dropped off the medical teams to waiting busses and left as the edge of the storm began reaching the airport. After they took off, dark-gray clouds filled the skies preventing pilots from seeing much beyond the nose of their C-17. Rain from the front of Hurricane Irma then began to pelt the windshield.

The skies finally cleared as they reached Florida’s northern border. It was a surreal reminder of what those medical teams were sent to do.

“I had no idea I would ever be doing anything like this, or be a part of a national effort to help out in hurricane relief,” Lummus said. “It’s been pretty amazing to watch all the different pieces of the puzzle with all the groups working together.”

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ical team known as New Hampshire One. Their group represented 35 of those on the HHS team the overnight mission brought south.

They responded to Houston during Hurricane Harvey and only left Texas Sept. 3. They found out two days before they were heading to Orlando. Despite the short turnaround, they said they were happy to help.

“It’s very gratifying,” said Hayes, Disaster Medical Assistance Team commander and a career nurse. “We’re here to serve whether in Texas or Florida. Helping like this is something that we really enjoy. It’s a passion for all of us. It’s a great way to serve our country.”

Lummus and other Airmen from Joint Base Charleston’s 15th Airlift Squadron helped make that service possible. It wasn’t Lummus and company’s first interaction with the storm however – they had evacuated away from Hurricane Irma the day before.

Shortly after landing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, they received word they would join an effort to provide aeromedical evacuation, airlift and contingency response to people in need from Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The crew helped HHS respond with medical teams coming in from across the U.S. Steve Christina is the acting team leader for New Hampshire One. He served with Hayes during Hurricane Harvey about an hour south of Houston, and he was also involved with evacuating nursing homes and hospitals during Superstorm Sandy.

“I do a lot of teaching when I’m not with HHS, and I try and tell my students how we interact with the other government agencies,” Christina said. “It’s just amazing how we all work together.”

Hayes and Christina said that the teamwork at every level, from those personally affected to civilian volunteers to the state and government responders is remarkable.

“This work is so gratifying,” Christina added. “During Harvey we had a church group come in three times a day, and there was such a feeling of ‘we want to help each other.’”

From the ground 11 years ago, Lummus couldn’t see how what his church group was doing to help people was connected to what the Air Force did. Today, from 10,000 feet up, those connections are crystal clear.

“It feels awesome, it’s really special,” Lummus said. “I was talking with the HHS teams and they were from Oregon, Michigan, New York – all over the country, who flew in to Dulles that day to help. Being part of a group of guys responsible for getting them here tells me I’m making an impact by taking them where they need to be, and hopefully they’ll be able to do some awesome things on the ground,” Lummus said.

Staff Sgt. Rob Lummus, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, helps medical professionals from Health and Human Services load baggage on a flight from Dulles International Airport, Washington D.C., to Orlando, Florida, Sept. 9. The mission supported HHS as they coordinate the federal medical and public health medical support to the state of Florida. Lummus' first exposure to a C-17 came when he was 17-years old volunteering during Hurricane Katrina.

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Combat Camera flies with Hurricane Hunters

By Maj. Hamilton B. Underwood 4th Combat Camera Squadron commander

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – It’s not often that Air Force Reservists arrive at a Unit Training Assembly “weekend drill” and in short order find themselves flying into an eye of a hurricane, but that’s exactly what happened to Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier and Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg, 4th Combat Camera Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The two combat camera Citizen Airmen were en route from their homes in Stevensville, Mich. and Venice, Calif., respectively, when they were informed the UTA had been postponed due the impending landfall of Hurricane Irma in Charleston. They arrived as the evacuation order was issued and immediately attempted to book return flights home, but were diverted to the hurricane instead of away from it.

Air Force Reserve Command rerouted the Citizen Airmen to Keesler Air Force Base. Miss. where they joined their fellow Citizen Airmen of 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, "The Hurricane Hunters.” The combat camera Airmen soon found themselves in a WC-130J Super Hercules flying though the eye of Hurricane Irma documenting efforts to collect weather data using an externally dropped sensors.

The sensors provide accurate weather data to the National Hurricane Center. Low-level, real-time data collection in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean tropical weather system is vital mission that is a unique capability found only in the Air Force Reserve.

An artist who makes his living working in multiple mediums, Lundborg recently joined the 4 CTCS. “This is exactly why I joined combat camera. I can combine my talent for visual storytelling and my desire to serve my country into a single action that has an immediate impact.”

Lundborg’s video has been picked up by MSN, The Daily Telegraph in UK, Yahoo news and other media organizations reaching millions with near real-time imagery and showcasing a vital Air Force Reserve mission. To see the video and other Department of Defense imagery captured in support of Hurricane Irma operations, visit www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

A photojournalist who recently completely back-to-back missions in support of Mobility Guardian and Patriot Warrior, Brasier was ready for the next opportunity to tell Air Force story.

“I take tremendous pride in being an Air Force Reservist and when I can tell the Citizen Airmen story it’s awesome,” said Brasier. “These Hurricane Hunters have an importantl mission that I enjoyed documenting.”

The two Citizen Airmen flew two missions passing through the eye of Hurricane Irma eight times before heading home after 22 hours of flight time with the 53 WRS. Now that’s a drill weekend!

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Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Jenna Daniel, loadmaster, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, communicates with the pilots of WC-130J Super Hercules during engine start for a pre-dawn mission to fly through the eye of Hurricane Irma Sep. 10, 2017.

The Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron "Hurricane Hunters" fly WC-130J Super Hercules though the eye of active hurricanes to collect weather data using aircraft and externally dropped sensors to provide accurate weather data to the National Hurricane Center on approaching hurricanes. The Reserve Citizen Airmen provide 100 percent of the Air Force capability in low-level, real time data collection in Atlantic and Pacific Ocean tropical weather systems.

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Sgt. Karen Moore, loadmaster, 53rd Weather Reconnaissanc e Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, prepares a dropsonde to release into Hurricane Irma while flying into the hurricane, Sep. 8, 2017.

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Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Karen Moore, left, and Tech. Sgt. Jenna Daniel both loadmaster with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, look at meteorological data at their workstation on a WC-130J Super Hercules during a mission to fly through the eye of Hurricane Irma Sep. 10, 2017.

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ATOC works around the clock to keep cargo, personnel moving Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Maintaining the inbound and outbound movement of cargo and personnel in support of Combined Joint Task Force -Operation Inherent Resolve requires careful coordination between a multitude of entities. In order for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to effectively complete its mission and deliver decisive airpower against ISIS it needs a nerve center to track aerial port operations. It needs an air terminal operations center.

ATOC is the focal point for aerial port mission execution. According to Air Mobility Command Instruction 24-101, it is the central point through which all information relating to airlift traffic flow and aerial port operations is received, processed, and dispatched to each functional area as well as to the chain of command.

“The mission for ATOC is to oversee the aerial port and all the functions within the aerial port,” said Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Burlingame, an ATOC duty officer assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. “The aerial port’s responsibility is moving cargo and passengers and ATOC’s position within the aerial port is to oversee all the day-to-day ops.”

ATOC acts as the middleman between higher command mission planners and the execution of the missions by 386th AEW aerial port personnel. ATOC coordinates all cargo and personnel movements through the 386th AEW aerial port. They are the command and control of all the air terminal work sections involved with the upload and download of aircraft.

The ATOC’s information control function gathers, processes and disseminates all information pertaining to air terminal operations.

They ensure each terminal work center is given the necessary information to effectively accomplish their mission and they closely monitor the work centers to ensure established timelines are being met in order to prevent aircraft delays.

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ramp control, another ATOC function. There is always a ramp coordinator on the flightline acting as the eyes and ears for information control. Ramp coordinators monitor all the aerial port ground handling operations and maintain constant communication with information control.

“My primary role as a ramp controller is to monitor and disseminate information from the flightline to all the entities involved in getting the cargo processed and the passengers onto the aircraft,” said Staff Sgt. Dominique Erickson, a ramp controller assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. “We work with the sections such as ramp, cargo, special handling and essentially we are the information control liaison, which is in charge of the flightline information and organizing the outbound and inbound processing of cargo and passengers.”

In order to oversee all the around-the-clock functions within the aerial port, personnel assigned to ATOC must who have experience in multiple aerial port work centers as well as extensive knowledge of all directives, policies, and procedures related to passenger and cargo handling.

“As aerial porters, sometimes we think we are just pushing cargo but when we really stop and think about what we are doing we are putting life-saving equipment and bodies in place to do a job,” said Burlingame. “So our job matters significantly. You may not see every element of that but we move a lot of important pieces and people in to do a job. We get to send the parts, the pieces, the equipment and the medicines to the warfighter. We are doing a serious job to bring food and supplies to the people who need it.”

For more stories from 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs click here: http://www.afcent.af.mil/Units/386th-AirExpeditionary-Wing/

Senior Airman David Tiradeau, a ramp coordinator assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, relays information to the air terminal operations center, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, August 15, 2017. The ramp coordinator is the eyes and ears of information control and will monitor all aerial port ground handling operations to include maintaining constant communication with information control.

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Former NCOA instructor fills spot for ALS instructor shortage Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – A former NonCommissioned Officer Academy instructor and Unit Training Manager at JB Charleston helped the Airman Leadership School continue to run smoothly beginning in May 2017.

Master Sgt. Darryl Lane, 628th Medical Group Unit Training Manager, filled an ALS instructor shortage by volunteering to teach at the schoolhouse.

“Over our summer break, Master Sgt. Christopher Hughes, 628th Force Support Squadron ALS commandant and Tech.

Sgt. Kaneisha Lipscomb, 628th FSS ALS instructor, got Lane up to speed and qualified to teach ALS,” said Tech. Sgt. Jordan Fiebelkorn, 628th FSS ALS instructor. “We needed him because another instructor just left to be the commandant at Incirlik Air Base.”

Previously, Lane taught technical sergeants at Peterson Air Force Base’s NCOA from April 2012 to April 2016.

“The most significant part of this experience for me was being around airmen versus technical sergeants at NCO Academy. I spent four years hearing about ‘these Airmen now-a-days’ to now seeing first-hand that ‘these Airmen’ are smart, capable and willing to learn,” said Lane. “They want to know and understand the way the Air Force works so they are prepared to be NCOs and front line supervisors in the future.

Many airmen hear they ask too many questions and they don’t just do what they’re told without asking why and leadership gripes about how unprepared they are to assume further responsibility.”

Lane continued, “This experience demonstrated to me as leaders we can’t have it both ways. These Airmen are tremendous assets to our Air Force and they should be used in accordance with the charge levied upon them.”

During the five week course, Airmen were taught, mentored and tested on a large amount of content. Being an instructor helps and prepares senior Airmen to be professional, war-fighting Airmen who can supervise and lead Air Force work teams to support the employment of airpower.

“Teaching current and upcoming Air Force leaders is humbling and incredibly rewarding,” said Lane. “The ultimate feeling of satisfaction as a teacher is seeing the lightbulbs come on as students From left to right, Master Sgt. Darryl Lane, 628th Medical Group Unit Training realize what they are capable of after Manager, Master Sgt. Christopher Hughes, 628th Force Support Squadron Airman being armed with these invaluable lead- Leadership School commandant, Tech. Sgt. Jordan Fiebelkorn, 628th FSS ALS instructor, and Tech. Sgt. Kaneisha Lipscomb, 628th FSS ALS instructor stand togethership tools. I truly feel like I’m in my er during an ALS graduation ceremony here, Aug. 31, 2017. Airman Leadership element.”

School is the first level of the Enlisted Professional Military Education continuum and Out of Lane’s 12 students, three prepares senior Airmen to be professional, war-fighting Airmen who can supervise received four of the six awards given and lead Air Force work teams to support the employment of airpower. upon graduation. Lane will continue to tion in life is, and how to attain their goals. Helping people fill both roles of unit training manager and ALS instructor.

“I hope to continue to nurture honest leadership amongst realize their potential is what excites me and I hope to be able all Airmen I have an opportunity to come across,” said Lane. to do it for a long time.”

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Team Charleston responds to Hurricane Irma - from page 1

“The EOC is the support element directing, monitoring and supto 100% is vital because if the planes aren’t here we’re affectporting the installation’s actions before, during and after an incident,” ing something much bigger than ourselves.” said Lt. Col. Christopher Carnduff, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron A total of 60 CE Airmen were part of the cleanup crew, 32 commander and EOC director. “It’s a focal point for support operaon the Air Base and 28 on the Weapons Station. Cleanup tions to sustain response activities and restore mission capabilities.” efforts required CE members to go back to the basics of their During the hurricane, assigned members of specific units stayed training; they’re not often cutting down trees and clearing behind as part of the “ride-out” team to ensure everything at the roads. There were also different CE shops helping the heavy home-station was maintained. equipment crew be more efficient.

“The ‘ride-out’ team included wing staff, judge’s advocate, public “Some stuff they had to recall from their tech school trainaffairs, civil engineer squadron, fire department, force support and ing,” said Dean. “Teamwork played a big part in CE’s cleanup other crucial units,” said Carnduff. “The ride out teams were instruefforts, with HVAC, the dirt boys and heavy equipment all mental during the storm. They ensured the safety of JB Charleston working together to get the job done. People were going out of and its assets and were key in returning the base to fully mission their element to help the mission.” capable.”

Leadership knows evacuating can be hard on JB Charleston After the storm passed and military members had returned, the members, but the safety of base personnel comes before everyU.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Greg Brook 628th CES continued their cleanup missions and repairing damage Personnel from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron work to thing else. swiftly.

“Evacuating isn’t easy. Packing, planning, securing belongremove trees ahead of Hurricane Irma at Joint Base “Cleanup started before the hurricane was over,” said Andrew Charleston, S.C., September 10, 2017. Base personnel ings and ensuring you have a place to go is hard and we underDean, 628th CES. When wind speeds dropped, we sent crews out to helped to prepare the base prior to the storm to help miti- stand that,” said Nelson. assess damage. When the rain and wind slowed to under 20 miles gate potential damage to power lines and other resources.

Motivating the decision to evacuate the base, said Nelson, per hour, we began initial cleanup.” was the safety of our service members and their families.

Power restoration was priority number one. Full restorations began on Sept. 12, and JB “We understand it was difficult, but I’d like to thank all of our service members and their Charleston is expected to be back at 100% power by Sept. 15 at noon. families for their patience and support as the storm bore down on Charleston,” said Nelson.

“The [Air Base's] main mission revolves around flying planes and if we can’t fly due to “With everyone back, it’s time to identify where we can improve, cleanup our facilities and tree limbs and power outages, we don’t have a mission,” said Dean. “To get everything back press forward with operations.”

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EVENTS All classes or events are usually held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information or to register, please call A&FRC at 963-4406.

Sept. 18 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

Sept. 19 r Resume And Cover Letters- 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

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Sept. 20 r MFLC Lunch & Learn- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class on Conflict Resolution. r Interviewing For Success- 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing! r Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston- 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Fun intro to JB Charleston for spouses who have recently moved here. Connect, meet other newly-arrived spouses, learn about resources and learn where to shop, dine, and play in the Lowcountry. r Pre-separation Counseling - 1:00-4:00 p.m. - learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to separating/retiring respectively.

Sept. 21 r Navigating Federal Employment- 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

Sept. 26 r Operation Protection Identity - 8:00-9:00 a.m. - Learn how to avoid multiple threats to your identity and how to protect yourself.

Oct. 4 r Make The Most Of Your Moolah - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Tips and tricks to make your money go farther and help manage what you have.

Oct. 10 r Teaching As a Second Career - 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Cooperative project between US & SC Dept. of Edu.,

Designed to assist Active & former military in obtaining teacher certification and employment as teachers in SC. Federally Funded and managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support. r Little Heroes Ceremony - 6:00-7:00 p.m. A way to say thank you for the sacrifices children made/make for parents who have deployed ENSURE APPLICATION IS TURNED IN NLT 1 WEEK PRIOR. Recommended ages 4-12

Oct. 12 r Mysteries of the TSP Solved - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Discover the purpose of the TSP, how to invest, and other important facts.

Oct. 17-18 r Career Technical Training Track - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Two day workshop designed to define technical career goals, identify required credentials and training opportunities and more. Special instructions: (Should complete transition GPS workshop prior to attending.)

NOTICES r Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged 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.

To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication. must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

Sept. 26 r Professionalism Is For Everyone - 10:00-11:30 a.m. Professionalism is not just for the workplace, its for Life.

Come learn the 5 keys to being a true professional and bring Professionalism into every area of your life. r SCRA In Depth - 2:00-3:00 p.m. - Learn what it is and know your rights!

EVENTS All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified.

For more information and to register for a class, call FFSC at 794-7480.

Sept. 18 r Home Buying - 2:00-4:30 p.m. - Learn the basics of purchasing a home.

Sept. 25 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members

Oct. 2-6 r Resume And Cover Letters - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease!

Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

Oct. 3 r Resume And Cover Letters - 9:00-11:00 a.m. Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

Oct. 4 r Interviewing For Success - 9:00-11:00 a.m. Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

Oct. 5 r Navigating Federal Employment - 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

Oct. 10 r Teaching As a Second Career - 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Cooperative project between US & SC Dept. of Edu., Designed to assist Active & former military in obtaining teacher certification and employment as teachers in SC. Federally Funded and managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support.

Oct. 10-11 r Ombudsman Basic Training (WS) 2-Day Course 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 modules - 16 hours) Prepares the appointed volunteer for duties as an Ombudsman.

Oct. 11 r MFLC Lunch & Learn - From 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class on Challenges faced

by Dual Military Couples.

Oct. 23 r Home Selling - 2:30-4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of selling a home.

Oct. 31 r Think. Save. Plan. - 2:00-3:00 p.m. Workshop discussing thrift savings plan and retirement options. r Professionalism Is for Everyone - 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Professionalism is not just for the workplace, it’s for Life.

Come learn the 5 keys to being a true professional and bring Professionalism into every area of your life.

To see the Patriot online or download a PDF of the paper, please visit www.CharlestonMilitary.com Thank our advertisers for their support of your base paper. Say, “I Saw It In the Patriot!”

REC REVIEW

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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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