Sept. 16 - Oct. 6, 2016 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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September 16, 2016

USCGC Eagle visits Charleston

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Coast Guard officer candidates steer the tall ship, USCGC Eagle, down the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. The Eagle offers future Coast Guard officers the opportunity to practice navigation, engineering and leadership duties performed by junior officers. A permanent crew of eight officers and 50 enlisted personnel maintain the ship throughout the year. See more photos, Page 4.

USNS Sacagawea offloads at Joint Base Charleston Story and photos by Airman Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Air Force celebrates birthday

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Cargo is unloaded from the U.S. Naval Ship Sacagawea Sept. 7, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, South Carolina.

Before arriving at the JB Charleston-WS, the Sacagawea was prepositioned with more than 2,000 pallets of ordnance. The ship’s mission is to sustain a Marine Corps expeditionary brigade for up to 30 days, enabling a quick response when needed.

director of ship operations, cargo operations are scheduled to end by later this week.

“It is vital we all work together to ensure a successful offloading of dangerous cargo,” said Navy Lt. Charles Gatewood, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron waterfront

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QA supports operational readiness

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The U.S. Naval Ship Sacagawea docked at the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Sept. 4, 2016 to unload cargo before continuing to Jacksonville, Florida.

Multiple units offloaded more than 2,000 pallets of ordnance from the ship and transferred them to a storage facility on the JB Charleston-WS. “There are a lot of entities at play,” said Navy Lt. David Alverson, the Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston executive officer. “Military Sealift Command supplied the ship itself. MSC is responsible for getting the ammo off the ship and onto the pier with their embarked cargo handling battalion. After it’s on the pier, Naval Munitions Command loaded the ordnance onto trucks taking it to the storage facility, called a magazine.”

Before arriving at the JB Charleston-WS, the Sacagawea was prepositioned with cargo to sustain a U.S. Marine Corps expeditionary brigade for up to 30 days. A detachment from U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, oversaw the offload and collected data to plan future operations.

“My detachment’s role in this operation is largely in a quality assurance capacity,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ronnie Henry, Detachment Charleston Marine Corps liaison officer.

“We’re also facilitators, or coordinators, for the organizations supporting this operation. We are making sure all the ammunition being offloaded is safely stored so we can begin working a load plan for the backload planned for next year.”

After being offloaded from the ship, each pallet was processed before being stored in a magazine. The pallets were inspected and categorized as reusable or able to be refurbished. The munitions were then palletized to be maintained in Charleston’s inventory or sent to another base.

The cargo being maintained at another location will be reloaded onto the Sacagawea. According to Tom D'Agostino, Military Sealift Command Atlantic Representative-Charleston

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operations officer. “Our goal is to accomplish the mission. In this case, the mission is to bring in the Military Sealift Command Ship, moor it safely and then download the ammunition and cargo so the ship can receive critical maintenance and return to her station continuing her mission.”

Marines with Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One, unload a pallet of munitions from the U.S. Naval Ship Sacagawea Sept. 7, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, South Carolina.

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Happy 69th Birthday, Air Force!

Commentary by Col. Jimmy Canlas 437th Airlift Wing

On September 18, 1947, President Truman signed the National Security Act creating a separate service and signifying the birth of the United States Air Force.

Prior to this act, our organization’s origins could be traced back first, to the U.S .Army Signal Corps and then, the Air Corps.

Even before we were recognized as a separate servCol. Jimmy Canlas ice, there were early airpower proponents like Billy Mitchell, who documented and demonstrated airpower’s lethality and potential to revolutionize warfare. During World War II, we witnessed brave Airmen, such as Richard Bong, the Doolittle Raiders, and the Tuskegee Airmen, demonstrate mastery of their craft. They showed our nation and the rest of the world what it meant to Fly, Fight and Win. Our Air Force was built upon the shoulders of these giants.

Since 1947, our Air Force has found itself engaged in actions across the spectrum of military operations, answering our nation’s call time and time again. The Berlin Airlift, the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam, Operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM, JUST CAUSE, ALLIED FORCE, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, ODDESSEY DAWN, INHERANT RESOLVE and FREEDOM’S SENTINEL -- we can go on and on. The B-29, F-86, SR71, F-4, C-5, F-117, C-17, B-2 and Minuteman ICBMs -- are all examples of

We need you here Commentary by Senior Airman Kasandra Groff 628th Medical Group Mental Health Flight

According to DoD Defense Suicide Prevention Office, there were 107 active duty Air Force and Navy members who ended their lives in 2015.

You may be wondering why suicide continues to happen in spite of our current suicide prevention efforts. We have all done the Computer Based Training and heard at least one suicide prevention briefing. You might even have an Ask, Care and Escort card in your wallet. Hopefully everyone knows a few resources like the mental health clinic, the chaplain or Military One Source. So what is the disconnect? I believe we all must ask ourselves the following questions; what is my belief and role in preventing suicide? Do I believe I can help someone who has thoughts about ending their life?

The truth is, although you may not be able to prevent others from attempting or completing suicide, you can certainly ensure this is not an option for yourself. Many of us assume that we are immune to suicidal thoughts but, in fact, everyone has had thoughts about dying at one time or another. You might consider 1,000 options before choosing suicide but others may only consider 10.

How can we prevent suicide from being at the top of list of options for others and ourselves?

I presented my argument and asked this question to random members

revolutionary platforms employed to contain, deter and dominate our enemies. In the short span of 69 years, the nation witnessed our growth and development beyond the traditional roles of an air force, transforming into the world’s premier air, space and cyberspace force.

Our technological advantage over our foes continues to be a major factor in our success as a service; though we know the real driver behind our success is not the iron on the ramp, missiles in the silos or satellites in space. Our success is due to the amazing Airmen serving on active duty, in the reserve and guard components, and in the civilian workforce validating the same grit, innovative spirit and resolve demonstrated by the pioneers who paved our Air Force’s past.

We have outstanding commanders, courageous chiefs and an incredible NCO force envied by nations. Aware of the weight of our legacy, our Airmen continue to deliver, through the sacrifices made to our country for over a quarter century.

Our history is the shortest amongst the services -- nevertheless, a proud history to be celebrated. We recognize that our boundless future builds on our glorious history, and continue to champion the bonds between our pioneering Airmen and today’s warfighters. It never ceases to amaze me how far our service has come in such a short period of time. It is a great time to be an Airman, and I am proud to serve with each of you, every day.

Happy Birthday, Air Force!

around base and surprisingly the unanimous response was “connection.”

Connecting with, family members, friends, coworkers or the community gives us a sense of purpose and confirms we belong here. Two of the most common risk factors for suicide reported to our mental health professionals are: feeling unaccepted or feeling like a burden to others. When people have these feelings they respond by isolating themselves. Be aware that a person can socialize and still be emotionally isolated. Disconnection doesn’t happen overnight. It is a gradual progression, typically leading to traumatic experiences or events causing the loss of a relationship, financial stability, job or position, respect or the onset of legal problems.

What do we do from here? If you’ve tried to connect before unsuccessfully, I encourage you to keep trying! It may feel awkward at first but it will get easier. A few suggestions of places to start on base include the chapel, which offers a variety of monthly social events, the Single Airman Initiatives or an on-base sports team.

The most convenient venue to find connections may be your own unit.

We spend eight or more hours daily with our coworkers. Why not try talking to them – maybe offer an invitation to lunch? Other options include getting involved in the Charleston community, attending events in your neighborhood, going to a local church or joining a kayaking group.

The point is, get connected. If you already are, be sure you are aware if you start to feel like withdrawing from the people or groups you are typically a part of. Go out on a limb and invite a recent arrival to a social event. Be a good wingman and contact people you haven’t seen lately and make sure they’re doing okay; because we need them here, and we need you here.

NHCC provides care on the move Commentary by Capt. Elizabeth Maley Naval Health Clinic Charleston

Naval Health Clinic Charleston’s staff consists of highly skilled military and civilian professionals dedicated to providing the gold standard of patientcentered, health care to service members, family members and veterans.

One component of our beneficiaries is active duty service members. Whether we’re ensuring our active duty service members are ready for duty anywhere, at any time, or providing medical care to our veterans after they’ve hung up their uniforms for the last time, the common thread among the staff at Naval Health Clinic Charleston is providing the highest quality, safest and most effective care wherever our patients are located.

If our patients can’t get to the Capt. John G. Feder Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic, in Goose Creek, South Carolina, we go to them.

The majority of our active duty beneficiary population at NHCC is made of students from the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command. Each week, a group of our staff members travel to NNPTC to ensure the students’ immunizations are up to date and to provide medical indoctrination briefings, including proper dental care, preventive medicine, TRICARE and clinic services information.

We provide influenza vaccinations to NNPTC, as well as to students and staff of the Nuclear Power Training Unit, members of the Navy Munitions Command and personnel and detainees at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston.

We also routinely send a team of health care

providers to render services at the between the patient and their parent comBrig. Quality health care is as impormand. The OFML sends the parent comtant for prisoners too and the health mand notification when one of their services are provided to the level and members is admitted as a patient to the in a professional manner equivalent hospital. to what is provided to our beneficiary The OFML visits emergently admitted population as a whole. patients within 48 hours and very seriously We carry out many basic health ill or critically ill patients within 24 hours care services including preliminary of their admission. The OFML ensures the health assessments, providing dental Capt. Elizabeth Maley health care for the service member is safe, care, mental health management and appropriate and of the highest quality. The physical therapy. While our team addresses prison- OFML tracks the patient’s care to ensure accountaers’ individual needs, they also take a holistic bility, as well as, continuity of care. approach by promoting the overall health and wellWe ensure our professionals are prepared for being of those in custody. Our health care providers real-life clinical situations, both on the homefront do their best to empower inmates with health care and on the battlefield. At NHCC, our hospital education to look after their own health, to better corpsmen are on stand-by, to deploy at a moment’s prepare them to return to duty or to the civilian com- notice to the front lines. They routinely travel with munity.

Sailors and Marines worldwide, providing critical Our staff members are clinically experienced mission support aboard ships, in the air and under and competent, encompassing a varied mix of the sea. They also provide medical care and educaskills enabling them to handle the complexities of tion in impoverished communities, working within providing care at highly secured facilities, such as partnerships to help patients experience improved the brig and the nuclear schools. health and wellness.

Also on staff, we have an Operational Forces In short, our health care workers provide a Medical Liaison serving as a point of contact bridge to accessible and critical, but easy to underbetween NHCC and other treatment facilities, both stand medical care. We continue to take measured military and private. The medical liaison is on duty steps to increase our abilities to reach and care for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For example, if our beneficiaries, regardless of their location. a service member, not assigned to a unit at Joint To find out more about Naval Health Clinic Base Charleston, is traveling through the Charleston, download our mobile app, NHCC APP, Lowcountry and experiences an emergency, such or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ as an appendectomy or a car accident, the Navalhealthcliniccharleston2010 or our website at Operational Forces Medical Liaison coordinates www.med.navy.mil/sites/ chas/Pages/default.aspx.

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Commentary by Fire Controlman Chief (sel) Dustin Kilgore NAVCONBRIG Security

I have been in the Navy for just over 13 years now and have been married to my high school sweetheart, Keri, for more than a decade. We also have three wonderful children. The family we’ve built together is the major motivation in my naval career. Just recently, I received the best career news ever….I had been selected to become a Navy Chief Petty Officer.

Being a Chief Petty Officer means you are on the frontlines for your people. You are their leader and their mentor. You are there to guide and steer them in the right direction. Wearing the khaki uniform with the gold fouled anchor collar device means you have worked hard to get to where you are. However, reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer is not a feat accomplished alone.

Many of those I worked with and for contributed to my professional success.

The title “The Chief,” should not be taken lightly. It is earned and revered.. In describing a Navy Chief, the term “humble” is used frequently. Navy Chiefs understand the team concept and what it means to influence a whole group to function as one. Being “The Chief” means deferring personal accolades in

favor of recognizing your people for their efforts.

I have worked for most of my career to reach this monumental goal and throughout the whole process, Navy Chiefs have shown me the way.

Finally, my family’s support and sacrifices have enabled me to reach this career achievement. My wife is my rock. She taught me what it takes to be a good person and a great leader. She takes care of the family while I am away, at work or when I am deployed. I can rest easy knowing she has the helm. She keeps our family afloat. My three children are huge motivators. They keep me pushing forward, always knowing they will follow my example.

“The Chief” -- words can’t explain what it feels like to have earned the title.

I am honored to wear the anchor and carry on the tradition.

Courtesy photo

A few of this year's Chief Petty Officer selects from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, pose for a picture following a physical training session together. To build camaraderie and esprit-de-corps, the CPO selects conduct PT and other events leading up to the Chief Pinning Ceremony. This year's Chief Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 16, 2016.

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The Patriot • Sept. 16 - Oct. 6, 2016

Taking a swing at being a world champ

By Airman 1st Class Kevin West Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Often described as a “good walk spoiled,” golf is a game of patience. The sport requires a mindset and commitment that accepts small victories and defeats – an outlook that 1st Lt. Kyle Westmoreland, 628th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, not only possesses, but put to the test during the 2016 World Military Championship recently.

An email alerted Westmoreland to the opportunity to try out for the Air Force golf team.

After later making the Air Force golf team, Westmoreland was one of six selected to be a part of the Armed Forces team to represent the United States at the World Military Championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands August 28 – September 4, 2016.

“Grandpa got me into golf when I was little. I played other sports but golf is what I ended up sticking with in college. It’s always a challenge. You have to love trying to get better at something and trying to perfect a skill which is probably imperfectable. I just like the challenge and always trying to get better,” he said.

Years before making the Armed Forces team, Westmoreland was competing at the Air Force Academy. It was there he said his coaches inspired him.

“I went to the academy and had great coaches there. They did a lot to help me focus and showed me what I needed to improve,” he said.

While playing for the Air Force Academy golf team, Westmoreland’s proficiency led him to compete in events such as the 2014 NCAA West Regional Golf Tournament.

Westmoreland said he was fortunate to have a great team and coaches throughout his time at the Academy as well as here locally.

“Kyle, outside of golf, is a tremendous asset to the Air Force,” said George Koury, the head coach of the Air Force Academy golf team. “As a cadet, he worked hard on and off of the course. He was a great ambassador for our program. He works harder than anyone I know. His success is not a surprise.”

With the help from experienced coaches, Westmoreland’s abilities continue to carry him to new heights. In speaking of his recent time on the Armed Forces team, he said it was an experience that helped spread sportsmanship and international relations.

“Most of what I learned from my experience [in Amsterdam] came from interactions with other countries. I had not really met many service members from other countries. You learn the different situations different militaries are in now, how everyone is related and how everyone works together for these certain causes.”

In addition to learning from others, Westmoreland said lessons learned on the golf course can apply to being a member of the Air Force as well.

“Playing sports correlates very well to the military,” said Westmoreland. “You are being part of a team, which is learning teamwork, learning how to rely on other people and trust other people. That’s a big part of teamwork in the office, on the course, on the field, in the gym, wherever it may be. You learn leadership, you learn by trying to push yourself, trying to get better every day.

Perseverance applies to any sport because nothing is ever going to go exactly how you want it to every time. You learn how to get past defeat and move on. To continue on with what you’re doing. There is always a goal but you can just focus on the little increments to get to that goal. I think that correlates well with work, life, sports, everything. I think there is a lot to be learned from playing sports in general.”

Although Westmoreland’s team tied for 3rd place in Amsterdam, defeat will not keep him from continuing to follow his love for golf.

“I like the mindset you have to have to play golf. It is a long game. It takes days to play and the mindset to let things happen and let things pass to the best of your ability. I think that’s probably what I like most about it. Wherever it takes me, it takes me. I definitely plan on continuing to play whether it is for the military or out of the military. The goal is to be the best I can. I would love to compete at the highest level and to get a little bit better each day.”

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1st Lt. Kyle Westmoreland of Joint Base Charleston - AB, South Carolina, on the fairway during the 2016 Armed Forces Golf Championship at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Aug. 20-23.

Westmoreland captured the gold medal in the Men's Competition and the Air Force returned to the podium to take the team gold.

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Quality assurance: where experience meets perspective Story and photo by 2nd Lt. Allison Egan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

While the 437th Airlift Wing’s mission is to deliver safe, precise and reliable airlift around the world, their innovative attitude distinguishes them as one of a kind.

With a breadth of experience, the liaison between the active duty and reserve units in the Quality Assurance group harbors a unique setting for development and improvement.

Their diversity is a strength in itself. The team is comprised of reservists, active duty Airmen and inspectors from seven Air Force Specialty Codes. Staffed with experts from the maintenance career field, QA conducts four major inspections each month. On duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, QA inspects everything ranging from Personnel Evaluations, Quality Verification Inspections, Management Inspection and Special Inspections.

To support operational readiness, the QA team created a Quality Validation matrix which has been recognized as a “Strength” by the AMC IG team. In an effort to cut down the number of inspections, the matrix provides a standard for reliable and efficient service.

“We evaluate the inspections we do each month and rate them for quality, what we are looking at, how complex the task is, how important that task is to the mission and how well we did it,” said Senior Master Sgt. Michael Stone, QA superintendent.

Quality Assurance also uses the grading system for their own inspectors. With a current average of 475 inspections a month, the QA group’s inspection system reflects the productivity of the people involved.

“Previously we were doing a lot of inspections, over 550 a month, and they just weren’t enough. We were turning into quantity assurance not quality assurance,” said Stone. “People

weren’t necessarily looking at the right stuff…so we figured out a way to grade ourselves.”

Some of the difficulties of the QA job however, arise from misconceptions on a more personal level.

“When you operate in a business where your success is predicated on somebody else’s failure, sometimes it can be difficult to have good relationships,” said Stone.

“A lot of people think the intent of QA is to be a disciplinary tool or to get people in trouble for not complying with guidance, and that’s really not what we do. What we’re trying to do is present Staff Sgt. Alexander Ewing, Aersopace Ground Equipment inspector with the 437th a picture to the commander Maintenance Group, and Staff Sgt. Ronald Robertson, Airplane General inspector, board a Cof the health, compliance 17 Globemaster III to perform Quality Assurance inspections on the flight line at Joint Base and safe accomplishment of Charleston - Air Base, South Carolina on September 9, 2016. With programs like Quality aircraft maintenance in his Assurance in place, the 437th ensures that aircraft and military vehicles remain in safe working condition for the Joint Base Charleston mission. group.” side]. People see that it’s real easy to find a mistake someWorking in QA additionally offers a progressive experience.

“The worst part of the job is failing people,” said Staff Sgt. times and that we aren’t looking to fail anyone on purpose.”

With programs like Quality Assurance in place, the 437th Alexander Ewing, Aerospace Ground Equipment inspector.

However, through the QA’s shadow program, Airmen have ensures that aircraft and military vehicles remain in safe working condition for the Joint Base Charleston mission. the opportunity to learn about the inspection process.

In April of 2016, the AFRC named the 437th as the Best Airmen in the grades of senior airman to staff sergeant can spend a week in QA learning about the system and its func- Associate Unit in the QA section for its Active Duty and tions. “It was an eye opener when I came over [to the QA Reservist unit cohesion.

The tall ship, USCGC Eagle, sails along the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016.

USCGC Eagle visits Charleston Coast Guard officer candidates with the tall ship, USCGC Eagle, steer the ship down the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016.

The Eagle offers future Coast Guard officers the opportunity to practice navigation, engineering and leadership duties performed by junior officers. A permanent crew of eight officers and 50 enlisted personnel maintain the ship throughout the year.

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Coast Guard officer candidates with the tall ship, USCGC Eagle, chart their course down the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016.

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Making old new again

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Air Force C-141B Starlifter aircraft performed both tactical and strategic airlift missions and flew out of Charleston Air Force Base from Aug. 14, 1965 to Sept. 7, 2000.

During the time the C-141 was stationed at Charleston a member of the 437th Maintenance Squadron built a scale model of the plane which has remained on the base, in various locations, ever since.

Over the years, the model fell into disrepair. Recently, however, members of the sheet metal and corrosion shop in the 437th MXS volunteered on their own time to restore the model.

“We received the aircraft model in late June and just finished the project last week,” said Tech Sgt. Andrew Finley, 437th MXS corrosion control non-commissioned officer in charge.

“This model was originally built by an individual who worked in our shop when we had C141’s on this base. It used to hang in the rafters of our building, but the bowling alley requested it because their name is ‘Starlifter Lanes.’”

Reconditioning a model is an arduous and time consuming process requiring specific attention to detail.

First, the model was pressure washed from nose to tail, then the entire surface was sanded and all cracks and holes were repaired. Next, the multi-stage painting process, including touch ups, was completed and, finally, the appropriate decals and aircraft markings were added.

Choosing the proper tail number proved to be challenging, however.

“Once we began working on the model, we started to think about which tail number we should give it,” said Finley.

Looking for help, Finley contacted Stanley Gohl, 437th Airlift Wing historian, for assistance in identifying historic C-141 tail numbers.

“We chose tail number 40652 in memory of a crew who lost their lives in Knoxville, Tennessee on Aug. 31, 1982,” said Gohl. “One day a sergeant called to tell me a plaque for the crewmembers had been placed anonymously at the crash site. A few days later, the 437th Maintenance Squadron called me about the model they were refurbishing and asked what C141 they should dedicate it to; I knew it was a perfect choice.”

The model aircraft honored a C-141B Starlifter stationed out of Charleston Air Force Base.

According to Gohl, the plane was flying on a Special Operations Low Level I training mission over Tennessee where it crashed into a mountain called John’s Knob. The aircraft was

(From left to right) Airman 1st Class Drew Maifeaphomsamouth, 437th Maintenance Squadron corrosion control specialist, Tech. Sgt. Andrew Finley, 437th MXS corrosion control non-commissioned officer in charge, 437th MXS corrosion control specialists Airman 1st Class Michael Mooney, Airman 1st Class Shawn Casey, Airman Riley Carter and Senior Airman William Treiber gather around a C-141B Starlifter model on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 7, 2016. They voluntarily renovated the model aircraft from June to August 2016 and dedicated it to the crew of a C-141 that crashed in 1982.

found the next day on Sept. 1, 1982 and all nine crew members perished.

“It has been an honor to contribute to their memory,” said Finley. “Getting to watch the renovation of this model develop from start through its final stage was the greatest thing for me.

I couldn’t be more proud of my Airmen who worked on it with me. Thanks to them, there isn’t a single thing I would do differently.”

The recently refurbished C-141 model will be placed next to Starlifter Lanes during a dedication ceremony later this year.

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

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JB Charleston JAG hosts multiservice DOJ conference

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Lt. Col. Brian Thompson, 628th Air Base Wing staff judge advocate, welcomes paralegals to a multiservice Department of Justice conference at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. As part of the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative, the interservice meeting provided training to judge advocates on the issues facing the active, reserve and veteran communities.

Marriages for BAH costly From Joint Base Charleston Legal Office

The possibility of collecting a base allowance for housing and being able to move out of the dorms might sound tempting, but getting married for these reasons can be costly.

Marriage is a serious moral, financial, and emotional commitment; and the courts of South Carolina treat it as such.

People often think that obtaining a divorce is easy or that if they have been married for a short time, they will be able to get an annulment. However, divorce and annulment proceedings can be costly and time consuming even if both parties want to leave the marriage. In order to get a divorce order, it is necessary to write a complaint, file it with the Family Court, pay filing fees, serve the complaint on the other spouse and schedule a hearing.

These proceedings usually require the assistance of a lawyer. The base legal office does not represent legal assistance clients in state court, so Airmen often have to pay for a lawyer themselves. Private lawyers can charge up to thousands of dollars per case depending on its complexity.

It is sometimes thought that a lengthy legal process can be avoided by getting an annulment to end a short marriage.

However, the length of a marriage has nothing to do with getting an annulment. In order to obtain an annulment, one of four grounds must be present at the time of the marriage. These grounds are: Duress (someone forced you to get married), fraud (someone lied about their identity), affinity and consanguinity (the married couple are closely related, (in most states you cannot marry a first cousin), and failure to consummate by cohabitation (the couple never lived together after marriage).

An annulment is usually not available to couples who have had sexual relations after the wedding. Even if a couple has never had sex, the court may use other factors to establish a valid marriage. Additionally, annulments can be more costly than a divorce because the parties may need to produce witnesses and other evidence at a hearing to prove one of the four grounds.

Most couples don’t qualify for an annulment, and will need to obtain a divorce to end their marriage. In South Carolina, unless a person can prove very specific facts, such as adultery or physical cruelty, they will have to wait one year to get a divorce. During this one-year waiting period, spouses must live separate and apart. This means they cannot live together in the same house. Keep in mind that although living separate and apart, each spouse has a claim to any money that the other makes and property that is acquired by either partner.

Additionally, if you are in the military, you are legally married until divorced. This means you are responsible for providing financial support to your dependents. Finally, entering into a sham wedding for the purposes of collecting BAH, could result in criminal charges for fraud against the United States.

No one should enter into a marriage lightly. Wanting to move off base or to collect BAH is no reason to get married. Doing so could be costly and may jeopardize your career and place your personal life in total disarray. So, if you are considering saying, “I do” to this unwise action, please say, “I don’t” instead.

This article is not intended to replace seeking legal advice from an attorney. Legal assistance is provided at the Air Base on a walk-in basis on Tuesdays from 1200-1500. Legal Assistance is available at the Naval Weapons Station on a walk-in basis Mondays from 0800-1100 and on Fridays by appointment from 0800-1100. Please call 843-963-5502 for all appointments.

Sailor receives Navy Small Craft Insignia

U.S. Navy photo / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Haynes

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Second Class Curtis Clausen receives the Navy Small Craft Insignia from Capt. Robert Hudson, Deputy Joint Base Charleston commander, at an awards ceremony Sept. 1, 2016.

Claussen is assigned to a Harbor Patrol Unit boat embedded in 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

John Moran, National Advocacy Center assistant supervisory director, takes notes during the multiservice DOJ conference at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 9, 2016. The training was held so judge advocates could help defend active duty, guardsmen, reservists and veterans under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployments Rights Act. This event was the start of an inter-agency effort that will continue with training at the DOJ NAC of US Attorneys in late November.

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FIRST robotics programs challenge local students to discover the wild world of animals

Approximately 350 students attended the 2016 Charleston Area Regional “FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Kick-off” on September 6, at the South Carolina Aquarium. The event was presented by the South Carolina FLL, SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic and South Carolina Aquarium in collaboration with Boeing and Hanahan Recreation and Parks. The mission of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is to inspire young people to become science and technology leaders.

Story and photo by Alex Jackson Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Public Affairs

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Approximately 350 students attended the 2016 Charleston Area Regional “FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Kick-off” on September 6, at the South Carolina Aquarium. The event was presented by the South Carolina FLL, SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic and South Carolina Aquarium in collaboration with Boeing and Hanahan Recreation and Parks.

The mission of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is to inspire young people to become science and technology leaders. The program engages students in exciting mentor-based programs to build science, engineering and technology skills. The program also inspires innovation fostering well-rounded life capabilities including selfconfidence, communication and leadership.

FLL teams of students from the fifth through the eighth grades research a real-world problem and are challenged to develop a solution. They also must design, build and program a robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS®, compete on a table-top playing field and practice the program’s core values.

This year’s theme, ANIMAL ALLIES, explores how we can improve our relationship with animals. Students are challenged to think about all the different ways people interact with animals and how we can be better allies.

Over 15 SSC Atlantic employees, who are experienced as robot design, project and core values judges, provided valuable advice to participants. Volunteers from Boeing were essential in managing and facilitating the event.

With the mission of the South Carolina Aquarium to lead the way in connecting people with water, wildlife and wild places, the aquarium offered to be a resource for participants. BricksALIVE sculptures are peppered throughout the second floor. The sculptures were built by aquarium employees to enhance conservation efforts.

The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team, rOHMing Robots, was on hand to provide insight into the next level of FIRST robotic completion. Students in grades seven through twelve were challenged to design, build, program and operate robots to play a floor game in an alliance format.

To illustrate the final level was FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) for high school students. The Burning Magnetos displayed an industrial-size robot.

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Oktoberfest planned for Sept. 23

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Oktoberfest 2016, is scheduled for Friday, 23 September from 1200-1700 at the dorm recreation grounds (located between the Gaylor dinning facility and the dormitories).

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the year. The attractions includes food, entertainment, information booths, and sports competitions as well as prizes for the winners.

The Top 3 is proud to host such an uplifting event as Oktoberfest for the Airmen and junior NCOs. Your dedication to duty and steadfast commitment to excellence deserves to be recognized with more than just words. The Top 3 organization wants to show our appreciation through Oktoberfest. Allow us to serve and acknowledge the hard work you do to make JB Charleston the best in AMC.

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Chaplain’s Corner Learning from Ants

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Have you ever watched ants?

Ants are interesting creatures though small, they’re strong. They also have an ability to succeed at any task they are set to complete.

If you ever watch ants work, you find that anthills are built by each ant carrying one grain of sand, one step at a time, one day at a time, over

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Involuntary Administrative Discharges (August 2016) Mr. Robert Yancey Discharge Clerk, 628 ABW/JA

The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were involuntarily discharged for conduct that demonstrated a lack of potential for further service. Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The three types of service characterizations that can be received upon discharge are: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General), and Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC).

An Honorable service characterization means the member has generally met the Air Force standards of acceptable conduct and performance

of duty. Each member should strive to meet and exceed the standards of acceptable performance and conduct in order to receive an Honorable discharge. An Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization is warranted when significant negative aspects of an Airman’s conduct or performance of duty outweigh positive aspects of the Airman’s military record. The least favorable involuntary administrative discharge is an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) service characterization. A discharge with a UOTHC service characterization reflects that a member’s personal conduct fell significantly below acceptable military standards. Members receiving a service characterization of less than an Honorable discharge may find their veteran’s benefits denied either in whole or in part and may face substantial prejudice when applying for civilian employment.

628 SFS – An Airman was involuntarily discharged for Misconduct – Minor Disciplinary Infractions after receiving two Article 15s and a Letter of Reprimand for dereliction of duty, failing to obey a lawful general order, damaging government property, and leaving post without authority. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

14 AS – An Airman was involuntarily discharged for Misconduct - Minor Disciplinary

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Infractions after receiving four Letters of Reprimand, a UIF, and was placed on the Control Roster for the failure to go to the appointed places of duty at the prescribed time on numerous occasions and making false official statements. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

15 AS – A Captain was involuntarily discharged for Failing to Conform to the Prescribed Standards of Physical Fitness after receiving five unsatisfactory fitness assessments in a 24 month period. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical conditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in nonexempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization.

Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s) (Aug 2016) A1C Katie Cooper Military Justice Paralegal, 628 ABW/JA The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were offered and accepted nonju-

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dicial punishment (NJP) pursuant to Article 15 of the UCMJ in the month of August.

Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as well as the appropriate punishment, or decline the NJP and demand a trial by court martial.

The punishments that can be imposed as a part of NJP depend on the rank of the accused airman and the commander who will impose punishment, but can be as much as a reduction in rank to E1, 30 days correctional custody, forfeiture of ½ of one month’s pay per month for 2 months, 60 days restriction, 45 days extra duties, and a reprimand.

628 CES – A Senior Airman received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 128, assault consummated by battery; Article 91, disrespecting an NCO; Article 134, communicating a threat; and Article 86, going from place of duty. Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of Airman First Class, suspended, 15 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

Courts-Martial (Aug 2016) Capt Nicole Provo Chief of Military Justice, 628 ABW

None for August.

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DoD Safe Helpline Information From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The DOD Safe Helpline is a confidential and anonymous resource victims can use to access sexual assault services. The Safe Helpline can be reached though many different avenues to protect privacy and make victims feel comfortable no matter where they may be located.

The Safe Helpline is operated through the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) on behalf of the DoD and is staffed by specially-trained professionals to assist the healing process. A valuable resource, the Safe Help Room, is an online chat room where victims can talk with others who have experienced similar situations. Sexual assault support is offered to all of DoD world-wide.

To reach the DoD Safe Helpline: Call 1-877-995-5247, visit SafeHelpRoom.com for the chat services, download the Safe Helpline app, text your zip code or installation/base name to 55-247 inside the United States or 202-470-5546outside the United States.

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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.

Sept. 19-23 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: 19-23 SEP, 0800-1630. 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.

Sept. 20 / My New Space: 20 SEP, 1500-1630. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success. / Hearts Apart: 20 SEP, 1700-2000. Join us for fun, good fellowship, and great food – all on us! This is an appreciation dinner for families of deployed/TDY/remote Team Charleston members.

Sept. 21 / MFLC Lunch And Learn Series: 21 SEP 1130-1230.

Join us for FREE pizza at this class on “Can You Hear Me?” Parent/Child Communication Help children process their feel-

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ings, discuss basic principles of effective parent/child communication and how to communicate during conflict, and tips for discussing deployment with children. / Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston: 21 SEP, 09301130. Join us for this fun, fast- paced intro to JB Charleston.

Get connected and learn about all your resources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!

Sept. 23 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: 23 SEP, 0800-1400.

The 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 Sept. 26 / The Hearts Apart program of this month will be held on 26 SEP, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us for fun, good fellowship, and great food -- all on us! This is an appreciation dinner for families of deployed/TDY/remote Team Charleston members.

Sept. 28 / Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings: 28 SEP, 13001600. 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. This briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop. / Educational Opportunities Counseling: 28 SEP, 13001600. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help you reach your educational goals.

Notices

/ Operation Employment: Military and Family Support teams at JB Charleston can help you with your job serach, career exploration, resume and more. Resume writing on Tuesdays, Interviewing for Success on Wednesdays and Federal Employment on Thursdays. 0900-1100, Bldg. 708,

224 Jefferson Ave., Weapons Station. Call 843-963-4406 / 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 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walkins 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. / 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). / Attention all college-goers and college hopefuls! The Logistics Officer Association Charleston Low Country Chapter is offering two generous scholarships of $750 a piece to JB CHS' active duty members and their dependents. All that's required is to fill out an application form and write a small essay outlined in the scholarship guidance. Simply email your request for the guidance to jbchsloa@gmail.com and you're well on your way to earning $750! The Logistics Officer Association (LOA) is comprised of nearly 80 active chapters and a membership base of 3,000+ military officers and civilians in the logistics field around the world. The purpose of the LOA is to enhance the military logistics profession and to strengthen logistics in the national security environment.

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.

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.

September 19 / Home Buying: 19 SEP, 1430-1630. Join this workshop to learn the process of buying property.

September 20 or 27 / Resume Writing & Cover Letter: 20 or 27 SEP (Tuesdays), 0900-1100. Join this workshop and learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

September 21 / Harmony On The Homefront (Webinar): 21 SEP, 1430-1530. Learn about money personalities and bettering financial communication.

/ MFLC Dine And Dash Learn Series: 21 SEP, 17001800. Join us for FREE pizza at this class on “Can You Hear Me Now?” Parent/Child Communication Help children process their feelings, discuss basic principles of effective parent/child communication and how to communicate during conflict, and tips for discussing deployment with children.

September 22 / Think. Save. Plan. (Part I): 22 SEP, 1430-1530. Join us for this first class of a two-part class with discussion of various retirement and savings options.

September 21 or 28 / Interviewing For Success: 21 or 28 SEP, (Wednesdays), 0900-1100. Join this workshop and learn some tips and techniques for a successful interview!

September 22 or 29 / Navigating Federal Employment: 22 or 29 SEP (Thursdays) 0900-1100. Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

September 26 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: 26 SEP, 0800-1300.

This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 08000930, the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 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. / The Anacondas In Life: 26 SEP, 1030-1130. Join this workshop and learn how to defeat the obstacles that hold you back from your dreams and potential. / The Hearts Apart program of this month will be held on 26 Sep, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us for fun, good fellowship, and great food -- all on us! This is an appreciation dinner for families of deployed/TDY/remote Team Charleston members.

Notices

/ Operation Employment: Military and Family Support teams at JB Charleston can help you wiht your job serach, career exploration, resume and more. Resume writing on Tuesdays, Interviewing for Success on Wednesdays and Federal Employment on Thursdays. 0900-1100, Bldg. 708, 224 Jefferson Ave., Weapons Station. Call 843-794-7480. / 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 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walkins 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. / 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. / 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.

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