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October 6, 2017

Joint effort delivers relief cargo to Puerto Rico

A pallet of food and water is offloaded at San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sept. 30, 2017. More than 120,000 pounds of food and water were taken to the city in relief efforts after Hurricane Maria.

The 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, worked alongside the Army's 510th Human Resources Company to deliver relief supplies. Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, 2017 leaving millions without power, food or water.

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WS holds Bells Across America memorial See page 4

PROMOTIONS Promotees transition to CPOs and NCOs See page 6

REAL TALK Mosaic Network teaches diversity See page 6

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Story and photos by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Members of the 15th Airlift Squadron , 437th Airlift Wing, flew a C-17 Globemaster III to Fort Drum, N.Y., Sept. 28 to pick up aid supplies before flying to San Juan, Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, a category 4 hurricane, battered the U.S. territory.

Charleston aircrew members were placed on alert status mid-August in the event they were called upon to respond to hurricane relief efforts. Since then, the 437th AW has flown numerous humanitarian missions throughout this year's storm season.

“We have launched more than 70 missions supporting response and relief efforts after hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria,” said Lt. Col. Erin Meinders, 437th Operations Group deputy commander. “Currently we are conducting relief operations into and out of multiple airfields in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, as well as airports in the Florida Keys and MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.”

The 15th AS, along with help from the U.S. Army, delivered 12 Soldiers, three Humvees, three trailers and four pallets filled with relief supplies for the citizens of Puerto Rico.

“We were activated Sept. 27 to help the citizens of Puerto Rico who suffered damages from Hurricane Maria,” said Army Sgt. James Munoz, 510th Human Resources sergeant. “We’re finishing the final stages to go support them. The officers in our division and brigade have worked hand-in-hand with the Air Force and received aircraft for the mission in less than 24 hours. We play a major role in each other’s missions, and without the Air Force we wouldn’t be able to get there.”

Working in a joint environment is nothing new to the Airmen of JB Charleston. With the uniqueness of each mission, something new can be taken away each time, such as seeing how members from other units and branches

A C-17 Globemaster III is offloaded at Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017.

Joint Base Charleston’s 437th Operations Group has launched over 70 missions supporting response and relief efforts after hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, worked alongside the Army's 510th Human Resources Company to deliver relief to Puerto Rico.

learn on the job.

“Even in the upload the Soldiers wanted to learn and work just as hard as we did,” said Airman 1st Class Patrick Schmidt, 15th AS loadmaster. “It was great working with them, they were eager to help.”

Although the missions went through smoothly, it took a lot of time and effort planning for both services.

“It’s a long line of planning to go through. We get the call that the Army needs to move something and our schedulers do a great job of putting a team together and getting us out there,” said Schmidt. “We went up north to pick See Puerto Rico relief efforts, Page 4

FEMA, Air Force utilize vital airfield for hurricane staging area

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Joint Base Charleston enabled Hurricane Irma recovery operations by helping to stand-up a U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) installation support base at the North Auxiliary Airfield here during the month of September. A team of Airmen began partnering with FEMA to start relief operations Sept. 12, 2017.

The ISB is the primary staging area for FEMA to receive and distribute relief goods and commodities destined for needy areas of the south.

From airfield to staging area, JB Charleston Airmen ensured the NAAF was in the best condition to support hurricane relief.

“We serve as the liaison and support entity for the Emergency Preparedness Liaison Office,” said Col. Rockie Wilson, 628th Mission Support Group commander. “We’ve worked closely with both AFNORTH and the 18th Air Force to coordinate the support from Pope Army Airfield as well as provided access to the NAAF.” Wilson also explained why the NAAF was chosen as the location to operate these relief efforts from.

“Its central locality in terms of distribution, logistics and management allows the vehicles from NAAF to expediently take the assets from there and push them south to the hurricane victims,” said

Wilson. “It’s ideally suited both for reception, staging and then onward movement of all those assets.”

Members of the 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group, Pope Army Airfield, N.C., and the 628th Mission Support Group, are supporting FEMA at the staging area, working side-by-side to ensure aid gets where it needs to go. The team expects containers loaded with relief goods to arrive and depart

the ISB in support of regional recovery operations.

“We’re expecting anywhere from 600 to 700 trailers to arrive with different kinds of commodities being requested down in Florida,” said First Lt. Savannah Emmrich, 43rd Air Base Squadron fuels management officer in charge. “You have food and water, those are the main two, but then you also have cleaning supplies and anything else that’s needed and requested.”

The working dynamic between the U.S. Air Force and FEMA has cultivated an effective operating environment for some Airmen.

“We’re working really well with them,” said Emmrich. “It’s been an honor for us to get this opportunity to help FEMA, see their operations and be able to support this effort.”

Jodi Johnson, FEMA facilities manager and ISB ground support, said working alongside the military during this operaStaff Sgt. Micah Hallman, left, 43rd Air Mobility Squadron air tion has been a positive experience. After transportation specialist, Pope Army Airfield, N.C., hands serving 27 years in the U.S. Army, she boxes to Jodi Johnson, right, U.S. Department of Homeland appreciates all the help the U.S. Air Force Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is providing. as they download goods and commodities in support of “I took the Airmen into the training Hurricane Irma relief efforts at Joint Base Charleston’s North room yesterday, trained them for about Auxiliary Airfield, S.C., Sept. 13, 2017. The airfield acts as a 45 minutes and they hit the ground runreceiving and distribution staging area for goods and comning,” said Johnson. “They’re very modities to be transported to hurricane victims here and areas of the southeast over the next few weeks. Airmen of the receptive to do anything we ask them to 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group and FEMA are working do. We all come together as one family, See Hurricane Staging, Page 4 side-by-side executing relief efforts.

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‘Continuous Process Improvement’ in the nuclear Navy Commentary by U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin M. Byrne Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commanding officer

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Leading companies in any field are characterized by their ability to improve their products, processes, service and technology. This is commonly known as Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). While the military does not sell a product or look for a larger profit margin, the best commands are marked by their ability to selfassess, identify weaknesses and strive for greater efficiency and safety.

CPI is not simply a mission statement from the commanding officer; it has to be a culture adopted by the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen or Marines. Even the most junior person can identify process inefficiencies, safety hazards or material discrepancies. Organizations rarely fail from a single catastrophic event. More often, a series of small incidents, combined together, at an inconvenient time lead to injuries, equipment malfunction or death.

After weaknesses have been identified, the organizational environment

Mentoring to mold the new Navy Commentary by Petty Officer 1st Class Victoria Reasor Navy Nuclear Propulsion Training Unit

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Training Sailors is the primary mission of the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Training Unit here but mentorship is also paramount. In the fleet we often hear the phrase, “train your relief.”

Therefore, a primary goal of mine is to teach young Sailors the fundamentals of the Nuclear Navy as well as how to be an outstanding Sailor.

I feel it is crucial to uplift Sailors to instill a sense of pride in their work.

It is sometimes difficult to get individuals to take pride in their jobs but, if you teach them the “why” with regards to their work, they may begin to understand they are a part of an elite organization.

“Nuke” may be a common term at NPTU but to the outside world, we are a rare breed. The title comes with more responsibility than most young Sailors may realize as they step off the plane from bootcamp.

One of my first objectives is to speak to the Sailors upon arrival at NPTU and congratulate them on making it to the next step in their training. The truth is, not all make it through school but the initial encouragement might make the difference as they make one more push to the finish line.

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When I was in the fleet, my first chief made a point to help me study and to talk to me about my day-to-day issues. These efforts, to me, reflected great leadership. He did not have to ask me how my family was doing. He did not have to go out of his way, throughout the deployment, to tell me I was making progress and encourage me to keep pulling through. Over six years later, I still keep in touch with him and ask for advice.

Mentorship reflecting great leadership was illustrated to me again recently when a Sailor contacted me to say thank you for the encouragement and guidance I provided while stationed at NPTU. I may not have done much for this Sailor’s qualifications but, if one talk or a few seconds of mentorship affected a Sailor for the better, I feel like I have properly prepared my relief. My replacement in the fleet will be a Sailor with a good moral compass, a person with sound objectives for completing all missions and a shipmate who values uplifting others along the way. In closing, great mentors make better Sailors and better Sailors can go on to make a better Navy.

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Aircrew gets firsthand view of Florida before, after Hurricane Irma Story and photos by Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew from Joint Base Charleston flew the final mission out of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Sept. 8, 2017 prior to Hurricane Irma making landfall.

The flight was performed as part of an evacuation from JB Charleston to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois where 11 437th Airlift Wing C-17s were temporarily based to continue to perform operations throughout the evacuation.

“We’re operating from Scott as a stage,” said Capt. Daniel Casico, 16th Airlift Squadron pilot and aircraft commander for the mission. “Each unit is tasked on a first in, first out basis. So as aircrews arrive, they are put into crew rest and

1st Lt. Ty Wojtysiak, 16th Airlift Squadron pilot, runs through a preflight checklist prior to a mission to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. Sept. 11, 2017. The aircrew delivered a crisis response team that reopened the airfield, returning it to normal operations.

then into alert status where they can be tasked as mission requirements arise.”

For the final mission out of MacDill, the aircrew retrieved an Enroute Patient Staging System and a 15-person medical team, which was deployed back into the region following the storm to aid victims.

“We were the last crew to fly into MacDill,” said Staff Sgt. Drew Gayhart, 16th AS loadmaster. "We picked up a medical team and their supplies and delivered it to Scott, which was the central staging location for our operations during the hurricane.”

The same aircrew was the first to land at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida after the hurricane passed. They landed Sept. 11, 2017, delivering a crisis response team to reopen the airfield and return it to normal operations.

An aircrew prepares a C-17 Globemaster III for takeoff prior to a mission to “We brought in the contingency Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. Sept. 11, 2017. Days prior the crew flew the response team who are the first people to final mission out of MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. prior to Hurricane Irma making come into an airfield after a disaster,” landfall in Florida. said Gayhart. “Once they arrive, they make sure everything is ready for the mission to resume and make use of the same assets and fly the same missions expected of us.” then reestablish operations.”

At their essence, these missions were just like any others.

The purpose of evacuating the aircraft is to prevent damage and continue to carry-on the rapid global mobility mis- It’s just a load for the loadmaster or a flight for the pilot, but sion. Worldwide operations don’t stop for natural disasters, Gayhart said being on the ground in those two very different such as hurricanes. Operational demands increased as mis- circumstances were unforgettable.

“It’s humbling to be one of the first people back in there sions to fly relief supplies and medical teams ramped up.

“We just go into operations in new locations," said Casico. seeing the storm devastation,” said Gayhart. “It’s awe-inspir“We’re still flying worldwide missions, just out of different ing to be the last people out there. Because you’re part of the airports. Because of the dynamic range of tasks the aircraft team flying into the storm to get the last few people and bring and crews are capable of and the centralized planning func- them to safety. Then, only a few days later, you turn around tion we harness, it doesn’t matter where we are. We can still and bring them right back in to fix the problem.”

October is Cybersecurity Month: Simple steps to online safety

By Senior Airman Andrew Nelson 628th CS Wing Cybersecurity office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – When it comes to dealing with today’s ever expanding cyber world, internet safety becomes increasingly important. With safety being the number one concern in the real world, we should treat the cyber world similarly. Exercising some smart tips will go a long way toward protecting people on the Internet: • Personal Information The Internet has the capability to turn private information into public information. Unfortunately, making users vulnerable to identify theft, cyberstalking, etc. Be aware of what you put on the Internet and safeguard your personal information.

• Posting Online Today it is common to be a part of at least one, if not more, social networking sites. We post everything from funny jokes

to political views. We all have our own opinion but be aware, once a private thought becomes a public statement, it can be linked to you and seen by anyone. Always think before you release anything on the Internet ensuring it’s suitable for everyone.

• Sharing Pictures Sharing photos on social media of the good times with family and friends is common practice in today’s cyber world. A problem arises when sensitive information is in the background like your home address or license plate. Always be sure to scan your picture before posting and crop or blur out anything you don’t want others to see.

• Privacy Policies If you’ve ever purchased an item online and began receiving unknown emails or phone calls, your information may have been shared with a third party. The companies collect contact information, demographics and your preferences on

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• Phishing attempts Phishing is defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company. Sites like Paypal and eBay are some of the most common targets when it comes to phishing scams. Always verify the intended site directly before submitting any personal information.

• Account Monitoring Shopping online has made life much easier but always keep an eye on your purchases to make sure you are only getting charged for what you bought. If you see something you don’t recognize on your account activity contact your credit card company as soon as possible. ***Cyber Security is EVERYONE’S Responsibility***

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JB Charleston Weapons Station holds Bells Across America memorial

Col. Rockie Wilson, 628th Mission Support Group commander, delivers comments to commemorate fallen service members at Joint Base CharlestonWeapons Station, S.C., Sept. 21, 2017.

Ens. Jannel Banks, Navy Nuclear Power Training Command student, rings the bell commemorating fallen service members at Joint base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Sept. 21, 2017.

During a Bells Across America memorial service, each time a deceased service member’s name was announced a bell was rung in their honor.

U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Christian Sullivan

Hurricane staging for FEMA at JB CHS First Lt. Savannah Emmrich, left, 43rd Air Base Squadron fuels management officer in charge, and Senior Airman Haley Bradshaw, right, 43rd ABS personnelist, both assigned to Pope Army Airfield, N.C., finish logging information for a truck carrying goods prepped to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts at Joint Base Charleston’s North Auxiliary Airfield, S.C., Sept. 13, 2017. The airfield acts as a receiving and distribution staging area for goods and commodities being transported to hurricane victims here and areas to the southeast over the next few weeks. Airmen of the 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group and U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), are working side-by-side executing relief efforts.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal

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one unit. We’re all able to come together as one unit to work together effectively.”

The partnership will continue during the weeks ahead and although a completion date isn’t set, some have expressed their excitement to continue operations as long as is needed.

Staff Sgt. Micah Hallman, 43rd Air Mobility Squadron air transportation specialist, Pope Air Force Base, N.C., is enjoying the opportunity to help those in need and appreciates the experience of working alongside FEMA. "Any chance we get to come down and help people in need is a good day,” said Hallman. “We have good folks here at FEMA. They've been real forward with any information we need. Anything they have, they've made it clear we can use it.

Just a real professional group of people and I’m glad to be a part of this."

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them up and they were ready to go. Our command did a great job getting everybody on the same page.”

Delivering humanitarian supplies is rewarding for all involved, no matter the branch, said Schmidt. Helping those in need after the devastation from Hurricane Maria helps make missions worthwhile.

“It’s a critical mission,” said Schmidt. “In this area, they’re all islands so they’re cut off from everything. With the C-17 we can get lots of cargo, food and water here quick and easy.”

Since relief efforts began, aircrews from JB Charleston delivered more than 2.5 million pounds of humanitarian supplies to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to assist with recovery operations. Supplies included water and food for those in need, equipment, as well as Soldiers to aid in the distribution of relief items.

“This hurricane season has impacted numerous U.S. states and territories,” said Col. Patrick Winstead, 437th AW vice commander. “Throughout the time, the aircrews of the 437th Airlift Wing and 315th Airlift Wing have remained steadfast in providing support and relief to these areas. Through the power of rapid global mobility we were able to continue to provide relief supplies, medical teams and equipment to devastated areas.”

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Christian Sullivan

Pallets of food and water are offloaded at San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sept. 30, 2017. Joint Base Charleston’s 437th Operations Group has launched more than 70 missions supporting response and relief efforts after hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, worked alongside the Army's 510th Human Resources Company to deliver relief supplies. Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, 2017 leaving millions without power, food or water.

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Joint team delivers relief in Maria aftermath

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

“I love it. It's why I joined the National Guard,” said Manca. “When our unit was activated I think most of us were excited to help. We empathize with the people of St. Croix. When we were here as a staging area for St. Thomas after Hurricane Irma, the people here were great ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands – Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, and very supportive. To see them going through this is sad. I’m grateful we were able to come delivered 17 pallets containing more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix, back and continue to help them out."

Virgin Islands in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria, Sept. 24.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided the food and directed where supThe mission to St. Croix was one of two humanitarian missions flown to the Virgin Islands plies were being delivered. The Virgin Islands National Guard has been processing pallets of within 48 hours. The air crew flew their first mission to the islands Sept. 23, delivering a supplies and distributing them throughout the island. mobile air traffic control tower and 13,000 pounds of food.

“Having done countless combat operations with these aircraft, it's nice to use the aircraft in The Rhode Island Air National Guard, 143rd Airlift Wing, was activated after Hurricane another role for which it is completely capable, namely, humanitarian relief,” said Flight Lt. Irma to provide humanitarian aid to St. Matt Jenkinson, 14th AS British royal air force exchange pilot. “We’ve Thomas and St. Croix, Virgin Islands. taken in supplies to help ease people's pain and make their life a bit more Before Hurricane Maria, the 143rd comfortable. I feel very privileged to play a part in the relief operations AW Logistics Readiness Squadron had responding to Hurricanes Irma and Maria.” to evacuate St. Croix.

Mobility Airmen provide essential peacetime and contingency access to "When we left before the hurricane global areas of operations through partnerships built with allied nations. everything was green and lush and Jenkinson has been assigned to the 14th AS for three years during his first beautiful," said Staff Sgt. Andrew posting in the United Manca, 143rd LRS cargo specialist.

States.

"When we came back it was complete“We train together ly different. Everything was brown, because we fight trees and telephone poles were flat. together,” said JenkHouses had their roofs blown off. It inson. “The United looked like a bomb had gone off."

States military is a Nine pallets consisted of meals strong ally of ours ready to eat, with more than 2,000 Maj. Kari Flemming, left, 14th Airlift Squadron pilot, and Flight Lt. Matt and has been for a MREs per pallet. Eight pallets con- Jenkinson, right, 14th AS United Kingdom Royal air force exchange long time. Working Airmen unload a pallet of water from a Joint Base pilot, both from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., perform preflight checks tained cases of bottled water, with with the United Charleston C-17 Globemaster III in St. Croix, Virgin at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 24, 2017. Members of the more than 11,000 bottles of water per 14th AS delivered more than 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. States Air Force has Islands, Sept. 24, 2017. Members of the 14th Airlift pallet. Manca was in the Army and Croix, Virgin Islands in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria. been a proper privi- Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, delivered more than specialized in humanitarian relief prior The mission to St. Croix marked the second mission the crew flew to lege and will be for 129,000 pounds of food and water to St. Croix in to joining the Air National Guard. the years to come.” support of relief efforts after Hurricane Maria. the Virgin Islands for humanitarian aid in 48 hours.

Youth center hosts Day for Kids

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

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station Youth Center participated in the Day for Kids Sept. 21, 2017, to encourage children to unplug from technology and participate in physical activities.

Day for Kids, an annual event started by Nickelodeon in 2004, where all U.S. Nickelodeon channels suspend programming from noon until 3 p.m.

“This is a day we unplug all electronics while encouraging active play and healthy lifestyle through activity and healthy living,” said Amber Early, Youth Center child and youth program assistant. “All the activities we set up for the day requires the kids to get up and physically play.”

Early believes habits picked up in childhood are hard to break. That’s why the Youth Center promotes healthy living for all participants. Two major components of healthy living are physical activity and healthy food choices. Early says they promote those things by showing the children how fun physical activity can be and how delicious nutritious foods are.

“Not just today, but every day we promote a healthy lifestyle and personal interactions with one another,” said Early. “Health issues from eating poorly and not being active are a growing problem and here we try to promote a healthy life through active fun.”

Early started planning the event by asking children what games they would like to have during Day for Kids. Based on their input, she researched games and activities that would appeal to everybody. Day for Kids featured about 19 activities and games varying from Chinese checkers to a “laser maze” made of yarn.

“This is one of my favorite events because I get to introduce the kids to new games they’ve never seen or their favorite board games, however the board and pieces are as big as they are

and they have to be active just to move the pieces. I also research games and activities related to their favorite topics or computer games.”

The youth center has a program known as gator cash, which is a voucher system. Youth program attendees can earn gator cash by participating in activities U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Allison Payne like Day for Kids, good Kyra Brown, left, Alex Rowell, center, and Julius Ruiz, right, wait behavior or acts of kindness. their turn to try to navigate a "laser maze" while participating in This encourages the kids to the Day for Kids at the Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station try new activities, to earn the Youth Center Sept. 21, 2017. During the Day for Kids, an annual vouchers and exchange them event started by Nickelodeon in 2004, all U.S. Nickelodeon chanfor healthy snacks and prizes nels suspend programming from noon until 3 p.m. at the gator cash store.

“I save my gator cash up so I can buy really cool things with it later,” said Briana Miller, youth program attendee. “Today was so fun and I hope we have more days like this.”

The two-hour electronics-free event gave kids the chance to try new games and practice team building skills.

“The event went great,” said Early. “It was terrific to see the kids meeting new people, trying new things and learning sportsmanship.”

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JB Charleston Navy promotees transition to CPOs and Senior NCOs Story and photo by Mass Communications Specialist First Class Sean M. Stafford Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Joint Base Charleston Sailors and Airmen completed the transition process from Petty Officer First Class to Chief Petty Officer and Technical Sergeant to Master Sergeant this month, which culminated with a pinning ceremony Sept. 15, 2017.

Naval Support Activity Command Master Chief Asa Worcester said the roughly six-week process provided meaningful training designed to help the new MSgts and CPOs develop their leadership skills.

"This transition helps create the mindset of being the CPO or the MSgt who the Sailors and Airmen are relying on. The initiation process crystalizes the concept of leadership through service," said Worcester. "The reason why I think it’s important for those from other services to participate in the initiation is they get to see something they don’t normally see from the outside. My CPO selects have learned a lot from our MSgt selects and vice versa. The interaction helps move Joint Base Charleston further into the joint culture we are proud to be a part of.”

Worcester said the common requirement for all successful Chief initiations is strong participation from the CPO Mess and the selectees.

“It was a great transition, during the process you need to

remain humble and trust one another. Trusting each other was the most important part,” Chief Yeoman (sel.) Aaron Carter Naval Support Activity Charleston Admin Department’s Lead Petty Officer. “I really learned to rely on my brothers and sisters throughout the initiation.”

According to MSgt. (sel.) Jason Agnew, NCOIC of Network Infrastructure, the transition process was an interesting opportunity to experience the Navy culture.

"It’s never a bad thing to see more than one leadership style even if you have your own style of leadership," Agnew said. "I believe as Newly-pinned chief petty officers (CPO) and honorary chief petty officers we do more and more joint military operations stand at attention during a CPO pinning ceremony at the Redbank Club here on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Sept. 15, 2017. The pinning certhis kind of joint training becomes para- emony was the culmination of six weeks of training and indoctrination during mount."

CPO 365, phase II. Each initiation, regardless of where it is great deal of coordination. The last week was particularly difbeing held, has its pros and cons, Worcester said.

“Doing it aboard a ship at sea, you get to spend a lot more ficult when things came up like Hurricane Irma. We had to time with the selectees in the Chief’s Mess because you have pause the process, ensure everyone was evacuated and nowhere else to go,” said Worcester. “Here at Joint Base returned safely and then figure how to restart the initiation and Charleston it was a bit more challenging to include the five finish strong.”

The initiation process came to completion following the different commands of the Lowcountry Chief Petty Officer Association. This Initiation Season we did a lot of combined CPO pinning ceremony Sept. 15, when the CPO selects across activities with Naval Nuclear Power Training Command’s and the installation put on their khaki uniforms and were pinned Nuclear Power Training Unit’s Chiefs’ Messes which took a with their gold anchors.

Mosaic Education Network teaches diversity, JB Charleston Story and photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 628th Air Base Wing Equal Opportunity office hosted a Multicultural Diversity: Real Talk workshop at the Air Base Education Center here Sept. 19, 2017.

The workshop gave JB Charleston members the opportunity to develop stronger relationships with diverse colleagues. The workshop also improved cultural competency skills by engaging in reflective conversations, avoiding perpetuating stereotypes, exploring nuanced stories of diverse subjects and creating opportunities for critical thinking.

“My goal is to help people think about their stories and life experiences which have shaped their thoughts about themselves,” said Dr. Melissa Crum, Mosaic Education Network founder and diversity practitioner. “This helps us identify and realize the barriers we put up or have been taught to put up when interacting with different individuals.”

Crum helped the attendees understand their barriers and stereotypes by creating a chart containing identifiers describing themselves. Other ways to overcome barriers were explained with diversity Technology, Entertainment and Design Talks as well as interpreting a drawing depicting a World War II Japanese-American internment camp.

“I used to help coordinate diversity workshops here a few years ago. However, this one approaches the topic differently and in a way I think really helps you to understand and diffuse issues with diversity,” said Jessica Lewis, 437th Aerial Port Squadron unit program coordinator. “Listening to George Takei’s TED Talk and hearing him explain how, even after being imprisoned in an internment camp, there were still Japanese-Americans willingly joining and fighting for a country that imprisoned them. They hoped the system they believed in would prevail.”

Crum said these experiences, stories and identifiers help individuals recognize the power in themselves. Tobey Housey, 628th Air Base Wing Equal Opportunity director, was the reason Crum visited.

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“I actually first saw her at the National Art Education Association Convention in New York City back in March,” said Housey. “And it was interesting to hear her speak because her background is art education. She had people looking at different art pieces and asked them what they saw. The participants gave all sorts of different answers, causing her to address controversial topics in a positive way. This helped us look at the blind spots we have for things or people causing us to discriminate or seclude, whether we know it or not.”

Housey said the event showed how people with different experiences, in a single workspace or environment and being open about it, allowed them to break down discrimination or blind spots in the group.

“The military is such a unique and interesting institution,” said Crum. “It has a mixture of all different types of backgrounds and yet, they all joined for similar purposes. I’ve never worked with military members before and it has been a great opportunity for me. This is something I would love to do for Joint Base Charleston again.”

Staff Sgt. Marica Moore, 628th Air Base Wing Equal Opportunity advisor, left, and Toby Housey, 628th ABW EO director, right, present an award to Dr. Melissa Crum, Mosaic Education Network founder and diversity practitioner, for her contribution to the Multicultural Diversity: Real Talk workshop at the Air Base Education Center here Sept. 19, 2017. Crum helped the attendees understand their barriers and stereotypes by creating a chart containing identifiers describing themselves. Crum said these experiences, stories and identifiers help individuals recognize the power in themselves.

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Innovation saves AMC $2 million annually

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

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 437th Airlift Wing began modifying the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with new mounts for the Electronic Flight Bag Sept. 25, 2017. The new mounts will increase flight safety in C-17s and are estimated to save Air Mobility Command $2 million in repairs annually.

The EFB allows the aircrew to digitally view aviation charts and publications.

Previously, these documents were published on paper. EFBs augmented the paper publications until AMC eliminated the requirement to carry paper publications and allowed the sole use of EFBs for in-flight reference.

“The EFBs were being fastened to the side-view windows using suction cup mounts as a supplement to the original mount which was designed to hold the paper publications,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Clark, 437th Operations Group deputy chief of standards and evaluations. “Since the paper version is no longer required, a permanent EFB mounting solution was in order. While requests to modify the plane with a permanent EFB mount had been

submitted to the System Program Office years ago when the EFB was initially approved, they didn’t gain traction until paper publications were no longer required and a costly maintenance trend with safety of flight implications was identified.”

Lt. Col. Mike Coppola, 437th Maintenance Squadron commander, noted numerous Intercommunication Control Set panels being damaged on a weekly basis. The suction cup mounts were popping off the windows and hitting the panels causing a maintenance backlog of repairs for the aircraft. ICS panels are used to communicate to other members on board, other aircraft and air traffic control towers. The damage to the panels required costly repairs each year for AMC. Upon being notified of the damage occurring to the aircraft, Col. Louis Hansen, 437th OG commander, brainstormed a fix with his team and worked with Col. Brian Peters, former 437th Maintenance Group commander, to execute a trial installation of a concept that Clark proposed. Master Sgt. Andrew Preuss, 437th MXG maintenance engineering superintendent, aided in the demonstration and helped get the modification approved by AMC.

Legal assistance available

By Kerry A.M. Bowers JB Charleston Legal Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. We all need help every now and then, and if you are in need of legal assistance, the Joint Base Charleston Legal Office is here for you.

The legal office provides a myriad of services to active duty and reserve members and their dependents as well as retirees and other eligible clients. The Legal Assistance Program enhances the readiness of active and reserve military members by providing legal services regarding personal civil legal matters and by providing education for eligible personnel regarding their legal rights and responsibilities.

Unlike a full service law firm, the JB Charleston legal office is limited in what advice and service it can provide and to whom. Primarily, the office serves the Armed Forces community. This includes active duty members of all branches of service, including those of a reserve component, retirees and lawful dependents of active duty or retired personnel from each branch of the service.

A legal assistance attorney can provide advice or service for will preparation, estate planning, adoption, names changes, immigration and naturalization as well as tax related advice and assistance. Additionally, the legal office can assist clients with domestic relations, including divorce, legal separation, annulments, and paternity and custody issues.

Other services provided include assistance with civil suits (unless civilian counsel has already been retained), non-support, indebtedness, landlord-tenant relations and issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief

Act (SCRA) and the Uniformed Servicemembers Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). While there are a number of services the legal office can provide, there are also a number of services we are unable to provide.

Legal assistance attorneys are prohibited from providing advice or assistance for official military matters, military justice related actions, private business affairs, advice to opposing parties on the same issue or any advice via email or by telephone.

While the JB Charleston legal office cannot provide legal advice by email or telephone, technology is available to assist our clients. Air Force Legal Assistance has its own website dedicated to providing education and information for eligible clients. The Air Force Legal Assistance Website (LAWS) located at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/ lass/lass.html, provides basic legal assistance information on topics commonly affecting military personnel and their families. It is important to note the information provided by LAWS is not legal advice and should not take the place of any advice obtained by a legal assistance attorney. LAWS is simply an additional tool for eligible clients to obtain general information, fill out legal worksheets prior to a legal assistance visit and to provide feedback on the legal assistance program.

Legal assistance walk-in hours are Tuesday afternoons from 1200 – 1500. Additionally, appointments for will preparation can be scheduled on Thursdays from 0800 – 1100. All will/estate clients are advised to visit the LAWS website to complete a will/estate planning worksheet prior to their appointment. Please contact legal office if assistance is needed.

70 years: Our Legacy through Airmen's Eyes Photos and interviews by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar, Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Maj. Amanda Ferguson, 628th Medical Support Squadron is the Pharmacy Flight commander here. “We often hear, ‘Thank you for your service,’ when we are in uniform amongst our civilian counterparts. My response is always, ‘It's an honor and a privilege,’ said Ferguson. "Serving has been an incredible journey for me. Uniquely, as a pharmacist, not only do I get to work alongside an amazing multi-disciplinary team providing trusted care to our nation's heroes, I also have the opportunity to lead Airmen to accomplish this mission.

It's an honor to stand on the shoulders of giants who preceded us and continue to make our organization the greatest in the world. We are an organization that is continuously changing, continuously improving. This innovation powered, mostly, by our Airmen. The opportunity to lead them and watch their ideas ignite one after the other is by-far the best part of my job!”

Norman Moore, 437th Maintenance Group deputy commander, is a retired colonel and has been the deputy commander of the maintenance group here since 1999. “I would do this job for free if I could. I love teaching Airmen and seeing fresh new eyes develop and carry out the mission is a feeling I can’t describe,” said Moore. “It means a lot to me to serve, especially when I see the newspaper showing the things our Airmen have accomplished. It’s not what I do that I feel I need to embellish, but the times that I get to see our young Airmen are doing for our country. We all live the core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. We all share these every single day and that’s what the Air Force legacy and heritage is about."

Senior Airman Kevin Bishop, 437th Maintenance Group plans and scheduling specialist, is part of the Maintenance Management Production flight. “Being a scheduler means communicating with our maintainers and leadership to get aircraft in the air,” said Bishop.

“When I see our aircraft in the sky, I think about the difference we are making in the nation and overseas. I am honored to be part of the Air Force's growing legacy and mission and enjoy working with our fellow maintainers to learn their perspectives and roles because it helps me understand where I can improve in my career field and ensure our mission’s success."

“This solution requires no modifications, such as drilling or welding, to the aircraft as it uses the same two bolts that secured the paper chart holder and is a slightly modified offthe-shelf mount in the same location,” said Preuss. “No additional funding was required for implementation because the wing already the required equipment on hand.”

The 437th AW took this idea from prototype, to implementation in six months.

Approval for most aircraft modifications takes longer to be approved, but a demonstration for Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, AMC commander, quickened the process.

“Travis Air Force Base, California, also

implemented a prototype of our design and demonstrated it for the AMC commander, during a visit to their installation,” said Preuss. “After General Everhart saw the EFB mount, he pushed for the modification to be implemented on all C-17 aircraft assigned to AMC.” Over a-third of the C-17s here have already been modified and the rest are scheduled to be finished in the next 90 days.

“I think this is a great improvement that eliminates safety of flight issues and moves us closer to fully embracing a paperless cockpit,” said Clark. “I look forward to seeing it implemented across the fleet.”

National Hispanic Heritage Month continues

By Tech. Sgt. Bryan Coppage 628th Contracting Squadron

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – National Hispanic Heritage Month continues the first two weeks of this month. The observation of Hispanic Heritage Week originated in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observation from one week to cover a 30-day period. The observance was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the passage of Public Law 100-402.

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15 each year and this year’s theme is, ‘’Shaping the Bright Future of America.’’ It is celebrated during this timeframe due to many significant events for various Hispanic communities which fall within the observance period.

The purpose of National Hispanic Heritage month is to recognize the important contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States while celebrating their culture and heritage. As 17 per cent of the population, they have had a profound and positive influence on the United States through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work and service. They have enhanced and shaped the nation’s character with centuries-old traditions reflecting the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community.

During this 2017 observance, everyone is strongly encouraged to share in this special celebration and learn about the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched the nation and society.

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CATHOLIC SERVICES Daily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) Chapel Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) Chapel The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sunday- Mass 9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY 10 am - WS Protestant Service with Children's Church 10:30 am - AB Protestant Service with Children's Church

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Responses to questions asked during the August 628 ABW Commander's Call

From the 628th Air Base Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Q: What does "restore readiness" mean to you? Does it include more money for formal or technical training at the squadron level?

A: One of the areas the Air Force took risk in during the recent (and current) reduced budgets was readiness. These risks took various forms, one of which was reduced funding for enhanced training TDYs. Required training for specific jobs continued, but there was reduced training opportunities for other types of training. In the effort to restore readiness, I anticipate funding for these training opportunities returning.

Q: Can people “tag along”/volunteer for mobility missions?

A: Unfortunately, due to mission requirements, extra personnel are unable to “tag along” on actual mobility missions.

There are incentive/orientation flight opportunities throughout the year for various reasons such as for award winners. We will ensure information for these flights is publicized when they occur.

Q: Can we add a Field Grade Officer category for annual and quarterly awards?

A: Yes, we can. Based on the request, we plan to implement this category beginning with the current quarter.

Q: Is there a completion date for the DFAC renovation?

A: The current project for ‘behind the scenes’ facility work continues, with an estimated completion date of January 31, 2018. Additionally, we are continuing to finalize plans to unveil the Food 2.0 dining transformation, which is a separate project. We are excited with the plans for the Dining Facility, and can’t wait to open the doors to show you! If the current completion date changes, we will be sure to communicate the new date. Rest assured, we will ensure the BAS Type II for

those who normally use the DFAC does not lapse.

Q: Is there a chance to have a motorcycle safety ride on the flight line?

A: This is something we will look into. While coordinating an event like this is challenging, if there is a desire for such an event we will look into the feasibility.

Q: Can we do food truck rallies on base a few times per year?

A: AAFES is actively working to meet requirements to bring food trucks on to the base. They’re excited about the possibility of putting a food truck rally together.

Q: Can we get more family friendly movies at the JB Charleston - WS theater? Especially when school is out, on weekends and in the summer?

A: Film selections are authorized/provided by Navy Motion Picture Service -- A limited number of first run and older films are provided each month. All first run films are scheduled for viewing when first run offerings do not meet the required viewing periods, older films are substituted. Family films are an option and we'll continue to make an effort to accommodate the entire community.

Q: Is there any word or guidance on when Airmen EPRs are to be loaded into VMPF/PRDA? A: IAW AFI 36-2406, signed EPRs must be submitted to the MPS within 30 days past the established Static Closeout Date (SCOD) and processed to AFPC within 60 days past the SCOD. The upload of Amn EPRs into the individual's records once signed by all parties is a two-step process. The first step is the local Military Personnel Section (MPS) here at JB Charleston inputs the EPR rating into the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) which reflects instantaneously in the member's vMPF record. The second step is the EPR is submitted to AFPC and AFPC is then responsible for loading the EPR into the member's PRDA record. This often creates a lag time in which the member's MilPDS/vMPF record will reflect the EPR well before the EPR appears in the member's PRDA record.

Q: There is rumor of military uniform changes again across all branches to become similar colors with different patterns.

Is this true?

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to reaffirm the Department of Defense’s (DoD) commitment to recruit, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities throughout our workforce and to recognize the important contributions American workers with disabilities make each and every day. The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) have chosen the theme, “Inclusion Drives Innovation.” In their press release U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta said, “Americans of all abilities must have access to good, safe jobs. Smart employers know that including different perspectives in problem-solving situations leads to better solutions.

Hiring employees with diverse abilities strengthens their business, increases competition, and drives innovation.”

If you suspect Human Trafficking REPORT IT! Contact the DoD Hotline at:

Visit ctip.defense.gov for more information.

For 24/7 assistance, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888.

Send written complaints to: Defense Hotline The Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301-1900

A: There have been some recent attempts to push the military into adopting a joint camouflage uniform (e.g. provisions have been considered in recent years’ National Defense Authorization Act [NDAA] directing the Pentagon to stop fielding service-specific camouflage patterns and instead develop a common pattern). However, no specific guidance, expectations or implementation timeline has been released of a joint camouflage uniform.

Q: Can we get shower curtains up between stalls in the gym? No more prison showers please.

A: There is a shower project in the works to get partitions in the men's locker room expected to be funded with EOY dollars. Hopefully you’ll see upgrades soon!

Q: Is someone going to fix the JB Charleston fitness center door used for after hour usage?

A: We are working with a company to renovate the internal hardware within the door frame. We have requested a rush on delivery but have not received a date of repair. In the meantime, keep letting the front desk of the Fitness Center know when you are having problems with the door or any other facility issue.

Q: Can you explain the new course 14/15 requirements per the new directive?

A: Course 14 (formally SNCO Distance Learning Course [DLC]) is a prerequisite to attend SNCOA in-residence.

SNCOA in-residence is a requirement for promotion to Chief Master Sgt. Course 15 (formally NCO DLC) is a prerequisite to attend NCOA in-residence; NCOA in-residence is a requirement for Master Sgt. Additionally, time-in-service restrictions no longer apply allowing increased flexibility for personnel to initiate NCO/SNCO DLC self-enrollment. Please note: personnel who have completed ALS may enroll in NCO DLC (AF expectation is SSgt-selects enroll) and personnel who have completed NCOA may enroll in SNCO DLC (AF expects MSgt-selects to enroll). Moreover, there is no longer a 12month suspense for completion from AFPC, although Air University (AU) course expiration timeframes remain IAW current AU policy. Lastly, SNCO DLC is no longer a requirement to be considered for Senior Rater endorsement/stratification.

Q: Why are we waiting so long to send SrA to ALS (i.e.

6+ yrs TIS) here on JB Charleston?

A: There are seven ALS classes held each year with a maximum capacity of 36 students per class. Selection is based on SSgt selection not time in service. Typically, the high-year tenure (HYT) Airmen are enrolled in the E and F class, which occurs from May - Aug. Per AFI 36-2301, SrA attend ALS based on Priority.

Priorities are as follows: Priority 1: Regular Air Force SSgts and SrA selected for promotion to SSgt. Priority 2: Regular Air Force SrA between 3-6 years TIS. Priority 3: Air Force Reserve Component Airmen.

Priority 4: Eligible Air Force and DoD civilians, sister Service E-4s and approved international students.

Q: Are we going to be able to conceal carry on base?

A: Concealed carry is restricted to Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) credentialed personnel, credentialed Civilian Law Enforcement on Official Duties and credentialed members of Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations as stated in AFI 31-101 IC3, para. 8.4.2.4.1.1.

South Carolina Concealed Carry permit holders are not authorized to carry concealed weapons on any AMC installation including Joint Base Charleston.

Q: Can we shorten the traffic light at Dorchester gate around 1600?

A: Unfortunately, we are not able to shorten the light at the Dorchester Gate. The light timing on Dorchester Rd. is set to optimize overall traffic flow. It takes longer to get on to Dorchester Rd. due to the longer light. However, once you get on Dorchester Rd., traffic continues flowing.

To read the full list of questions and answers, please visit the Joint Base Charleston website at

www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

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JB CHS NEWS

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. 16 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.

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.

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. 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.)

Oct. 18 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.

Oct. 20 r Invest in Yourself - 8:00-9:00 a.m. What's more important than you? Your financial future counts on you to do the right thing with the money you earn today.

Oct. 23-27 r Transition GPS Workshop- 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. 24 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. 25 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. 26 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!

Oct. 30 r Your Career, Your Clearance - 2:30-3:30 p.m. Prudent management of personal finances is an essential component of unit readiness and directly affects mission accomplishment.

Come learn about how your finances can affect your security clearance and your career in the military.

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.

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. 10 & 30 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 must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

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.

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. 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.

Nov. 4 r JB Charleston Deployment Line For Kids - 9:00 a.m.

– 2:30 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to experience what it feels like to prepare for a deployment. Call for details and registration.

NOTICES r 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. r 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. r 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.

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!”

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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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