10-15-2010 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston

Patriot Vol. 1, No. 3

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

Friday, October 15, 2010

U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson

MAKING A LIST, CHECKING IT TWICE - Army Staff Sgt. Pernell Anderson conducts an overall spot inspection and verifies equipment serial numbers Oct. 12, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., for the Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected All-Terrain Vehicles that are prepositioned for loading on a ship. Staff Sergeant Anderson is attached to 841st Transportation Battalion located on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station.

INSIDE BEST NEVER REST

437 AMXS steps up maintenance to stay mission-ready See page 12-13

DBIDS Latest news on high-tech base access See page 5

HOLIDAY MAIL

Postal Service releases overseas mailing deadlines See page 9

YOUTH PROGRAMS Command-level training enables new projects See page 4

Military Ball tickets going fast

By Eric Sesit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs If you've never been to a military ball, then Saturday, Oct. 23 is a night you want to mark on your calendar. That evening, Charleston will see its first ever, joint service military ball.

On bases around the world, each branch of the military usually holds an evening of ceremony, fine dining and dancing to honor the birthday of their respective service. This year, in what promises to become a longstanding tradition, Joint Base Charleston will combine the Navy and Air Force birthday celebrations into the Joint Base Inaugural Ball. The theme for this year's ball is Joint Traditions, New Horizons. Not only will each service's birthday be celebrated, but this year's ceremony will be special to Lowcountry Warriors due to the recent merging of the Air Force Base with the Naval Weapons Station.

This year's ball is being held at the North Charleston Convention Center with cocktails beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The ceremony for this year's celebration will include the best traditions from both Air Force and Navy. The guest speaker will be Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps Major General (Ret) James Livingston. Music for the evening will be provided by local band The Cool, which will be playing hits from the last four decades.

According to Erika Figueroa, 628th Air Base Wing protocol specialist, this year's ball will go down in history as the must attend event of the year.

"The military ball is not just for officers and senior enlisted. Retirees, Reservists and civilian friends of the military are all welcome to our celebration. We have a program lined up that will inspire everyone," said Figueroa.

On-sight child care will be available at very reasonable rates.

Additionally, government room rates will apply for those wishing to spend the evening. A shuttle will provide round-trip transportation to the ball from both JB Charleston commissaries for people who don't wish to drive.

Tickets for the event are still available and can be purchased through ITT on JB CHS-WS and through the points of contact listed on page 3.

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COMMENTARY

Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot The Joint Base Charleston Patriot is published by Diggle Publishing Co., (843) 412-5861, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the 628th Air Base Wing.

This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families. Its contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Navy.

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Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene 437th Airlift Wing command chief

We live in a world of language. As humans we are immersed in language from the time we are born, some would argue this happens even before birth. The immersion continues throughout our lives as we learn to communicate using words that have clear and unemotional definitions, found in any dictionary.

However, each of us assign and develop emotional responses to words based on cultural and societal influences, personal experiences and beliefs. Their meaning is therefore not consistent and can easily result in miscommunication.

Understanding this concept helps to give perspective that the words we use to communicate should be selected with forethought. We lead with language and as leaders our word choices can serve to motivate and inspire, or

DIAMOND TIPS: MILITARY ETIQUETTE

By Senior Master Sgt. Paul Yecke 437th Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant

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likewise destroy and belittle. Words matter.

I attended a conference a few weeks ago where we discussed diversity.

The presenter asked us to list the typical words used to describe a sexually active female and male. In short order there was a laundry list of words for the female, all with derogatory and belittling connotations. For the male, the list was short, with no derogatory words. The exercise highlighted our biases in language, showing how the flippant use of words can degrade someone, numb our senses, and contribute to inappropriate actions. The old adage, sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me, is false.

I was painfully reminded last week of how brutal and scarring words can be when a colleague notified me that his 16-year-old son had taken his own life to escape bullying and taunting at school. We live in a world of language that can be used for positive or negative responses. Unfortunately, the proliferation of communication and social media seems to have outpaced our appreciation for the delicacies in using words to convey meaning.

Language is powerful and its proper use can enhance our leadership ability, work performance and mission accomplishment. Recently, Space-A customers were so impressed with Tech. Sgt. Brian Woodley and Eugent Livingston from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, that they took the time to write and convey their appreciation of a job well done and praised both for exceptional customer service. Leaders such as Jessica Lovett, 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron, and Senior Master Sgt. Stanley Johnson from the 437th Maintenance Squadron are also leaders to emulate for choosing their words wisely in conveying the right message.

Words matter. They convey our meaning and can uplift, motivate, console, and encourage a coworker, friend or family member. Choose your words carefully.

For Airlift Dispatch stories, photos and archives, visit: http://www.charleston.af.mil

Since there has been a military, etiquette has been part of its existence.

Etiquette as defined in Webster's Collegiate Dictionary simply is "the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life."

How does this apply in our day-today Air Force lives? Here are some simple rules to follow when working with people in the accomplishment of our mission.

1. Saying "Please" and "Thank you" when asking for something. People respond positively when asked to do something in a courteous manner.

2. Address individuals properly. For civilians, "Mr., Mrs. and "Miss," and

their last name unless you are asked to do otherwise. For military, address individuals by their rank and last name. You may also use "Sir or Ma'am." Always address a superior formally.

3. Use proper telephone etiquette.

Always be polite and identify yourself and organization clearly. When an individual is not available ask: "May I take a message?" or "Is there something I can help you with."

4. Do not lean back in chairs or put your feet on desks. This does not present a professional military image.

As a reminder, all branches of the service are part of the military team; therefore, extend the same military courtesies to members of the other services. Simply put, be considerate of other people, and insist your subordinates do the same.

'Stop. Think. Connect.' helps keep our virtual gates secure

By Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON – If your biggest cyberspace worry is that your mom or boss will see that embarrassing Facebook photo of you flailing in the conga line during last weekend's party, think again.

Technology has exponentially advanced the way we communicate, but the natural trade-off is the heightened need for cybersecurity, particularly the need as total force Airmen, and citizens, to protect our cyber network.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and a proclamation released by President Barack Obama said all Americans must understand their responsibility to secure cyber networks. This includes creating strong, varying passwords, proper computer disposal, phishing avoidance and more. The theme, "Stop. Think. Connect." highlights keener awareness and "provides an opportunity to learn more about the importance of cybersecurity."

P@ssw0rds, er, päSSwerds! I mean Pa$$w%rds!

With cryptic, hieroglyphic symbols and letter combinations on various sticky notes, I can't tell you how many times I've pulled my hair out, wondering how anyone can think "NerpTrop123" is a weak password because it's too close to a real word. I've come up with what I'm sure are entire new languages during the password reset process.

And, I'll bet many users share my frustration, thinking, this is nuts! It's me, not the hackers, who always seems to be "locked out" of my

computer because I can't ever remember my ever-expiring passwords.

Change your desktop, laptop home and office passwords frequently.

A strong password doesn't have to be hard to remember. It just needs to be hard to guess.

Simple phrases can become upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols, which help deter some hackers who can go through every word in the dictionary to guess your password.

For example, I love cheeseburgers could magically become "I<3CHzeBRgr$."

Wipe out!

You wouldn't junk or sell a car with all your personal information in it, right? And so it goes for computers.

According to Onguard Online, when you delete a file, the links between the index and the file disappear, signaling to your system that the file isn't needed any longer, and that hard drive space can be overwritten. However, the bits and pieces of the deleted file stay on your computer until they're overwritten, and they can be retrieved with a data recovery program. To remove data from your hard drive permanently, it needs to be wiped clean.

You can use online and store-bought software to wipe your personal hard drive clean when you sell or dispose of a computer.

Network administrators will wipe government computers that are on their way to disposal or new homes. For personal units, just remember to back up everything you care to keep to an external drive such as a USB drive, a CDROM, or an external hard drive, or transfer them to a new computer.

Yeah, about that $8 million overseas wire transfer ...

While it may be flattering to think that the mysteriously wealthy refugee of a rogue nation has selected you and only you for which to deposit his millions in currency, you can count on this situation nearly always being a phishing scam.

Never reply to an e-mail, text or pop-up message that asks for personal or financial information, and don't click on links in the message. If you want to go to a bank or business's website, actually type -- not cut and paste -- the web address into your browser. Don't play foreign lotteries and don't believe you've won one if you've never played.

Remember that wiring money is like sending cash: once it's gone, it's irretrievable.

Finally, never, ever agree to deposit a check from someone you don't know and then wire money back to them.

Onguard Online has many more tips to keep you cyber savvy.

Visit http://www.onguardonline.gov/ or http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2010/0410_cybersec/ for further information about cyber security.

As the president said in his proclamation, "Through this initiative, Americans can learn about and become more aware of risks in cyberspace, and be empowered to make choices that contribute to our overall security."

To read the proclamation in its entirety, visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-pressoffice/2010/10/01/presidential-proclamationnational-cybersecurity-awareness-month.

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Joint Base Charleston Presents Inaugural Joint Military Ball Place: Charleston Convention Center Date: October 23, 2010 Cocktails @ 6 p.m. / Dinner @ 7 p.m.

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The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron is operating a 15 passenger van to provide a shuttle service for a 30-day trial run to measure the actual need of added transportation between Joint Base Charleston-Air Base and Weapons Station.

628 LRS provides base shuttle for trial period Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron began operating an installation shuttle Oct. 4 to move personnel between Joint Base Charleston - Air Base and Weapons Station. Currently the shuttle service is operating a 15 passenger van for a 30-day trial run to measure the actual need of added transportation between the bases.

The shuttle will complete three round trips at 7 a.m., 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The route will begin at the Air Base, proceed through all stops, and then continue to the Weapons

Station to accomplish the route there. The bus will then return to the Air Base and cycle through all the Air Base stops.

The shuttle stops on JB CHS-AB are at the medical clinic, Airmen Leadership School, passenger terminal, and the 628 LRS mobility section.

The shuttle stops on JB CHS-WS are at the Naval Medical Clinic, command headquarters building, security office, public works, Nuclear Power Training Unit, and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.

Pick-up and drop-off will be at the street-side entrance to each facility. For more information, contact the 628 LRS vehicle operations office at 963-4236.

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Youth Programs reaps benefits from command-sponsored training

By Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Thirty-one youth coordinators from across all Air Mobility Command bases were part of a week-long Boys and Girls Clubs of America advanced leadership training recently at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The training, sponsored by Headquarters AMC, was led

by Ed Brown, director of military outreach for BGCA. The purpose was simple - to move youth programs from "being good, to being great," he said.

"We asked every (participant) to take a look at their programs before coming here. We asked them to assess their center and determine what things they could do to move it from a good to great youth center that attracts every (youth) on the base to want to participate in the programs."

Each participant arrived with a project that was approved by their supervisor, said Mr. Brown, who has been with BGCA for more than 30 years, of which he's spent almost 20 years supporting military children.

Among the students was one of Charleston's own, selected from the staff of Joint Base Charleston-Air Base Youth Programs to attend. Alicia Davis, school-age program assistant, has worked at Youth Programs a little more than two years, but she's a Charlestonian through and though.

An openly admitted "Air Force brat," she said she's spent her whole life in Charleston and even attended the base's Child Development Center, although, she recalls it somewhat differently.

"It's a lot smaller than I remember," said Ms. Davis with a smile.

She said she knew she wanted to work with military families early on in life and now has the opportunity to do it every day. It has become her passion, she said.

"I feel we are a vital part of the families - an extension of what they value - working with children to support their developmental needs," Ms. Davis said. "It's very rewarding

work to have that impact on their lives."

One of the main goals of the training at Scott AFB was to learn how to take that impact even further. Ms. Davis and her classmates learned how to advance local projects into fruition where the end result is the growth from good to great programs, and each of them had something new to offer their bases.

"It's a good feeling to know you are working with people who have the same passion that you do," she said.

Jake Lindquist, teen coordinator for the 319th Force Support Squadron's youth center at Grand Forks AFB, N.D., said the training for him and those attending brings a renewed focus on BGCA programs in AMC youth centers.

"What we're learning is how to bring Boys and Girls Club programs back to the youth center and to be able to serve military families better," Mr. Lindquist said. "Quite frankly, this goes back to when the Airmen are deployed - they'll know their children are being taken care of."

Mr. Lindquist also said the training provided an opportunity for networking. "The one thing that is great about this training is meeting people from other AMC bases and youth centers," he said. "It offered an opportunity for us all to get on the same page."

Steve Stutts, a school-age program assistant with the 6th FSS from MacDill AFB, Fla., said his project, to improve the Fit Factor program at the MacDill youth facilities, should get a jump start thanks to this training.

"I've gained not only a lot of great ideas to further improve the Fit Factor program, but also I've learned how to be a better leader with the staff and the program," Mr. Stutts said.

"My goal is to take our Fit Factor program and grow it from a school-age program to one that supports children of all ages and abilities."

After their week-long session in Illinois, the director of military outreach for the Boys and Girls Club said he will maintain contact with all of the participants to further coordinate their projects.

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For Ms. Davis, joining her team back at Charleston came with overwhelming excitement. The empowerment she felt, combined with increased confidence, gave her much to offer from the experience, she said - especially when it came to organization actionable plans and acquiring funding to make them happen.

Although the Air Force provides very adequate funding, there are avenues to be explored for additional funding, she said - one simply needs to know the way. At times, it's what can make the difference between starting a new program or waiting years to see it come to pass. Ms. Davis is using the training she received at Scott AFB to acquire grant funding to start a garden and greenhouse project at Youth Programs. She said the staff hopes to install the greenhouses by the end of the year and break ground on the garden in February.

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DBIDS update on authorized identification and base decals

By Bob Trout 628th Security Forces Squadron

• Common Access Card • Department of Defense (DD) Form 1173 • DD Form 2 Thirty-three thousand active duty, dependents, These cards must be updated in DBIDS with a photo Department of Defense civilians, retirees and Reserve taken and fingerprints scanned. The holder of the DOD members have registered their DOD identification cards card must bring in their own card. They cannot bring a into the Defense Biometrics Identification System as of spouse's card, friend's card, etc. The process can take anyOct. 1, 2010. where from two to eight minutes. If receiving a new DOD In the last year, IDs have been scanned at the gates and Card, individuals must go to 628th Force Support most people have registered at the Visitor Control Center. Squadron Military Personnel Section in Building 503.

Then there are those who have been told numerous times After receiving the new card, customer service will update to get their card registered but still have not. Base securi- the information in DBIDS. ty forces are hopeful that DBIDS installation will begin on In addition, there are some new access control policies the Naval Weapons Station by next spring and once com- going into effect regarding what is an acceptable form of plete, DBIDS registration will be mandatory for the entire ID at the installation entry control points. In accordance installation. with Air Force Policy for Installation Access Control, The DBIDS process is simple. The individual must some types of identification cards previously used, listed bring in one of the following DOD cards to the VCC: below, will no longer be authorized for entry to Joint Base Charleston Air Base or Weapons Station. If you carry an authorized DOD card previously mentioned this does not affect you in any way.

If you are identified by the gate guard as having a card that will not be authorized access to JB CHS, you will have until Jan. 1, 2011, to get an authorized card or be denied entry to the base after the first of the year. This will also be looked at on a case-bycase basis to determine if the individual will receive a DBIDS card for access to JB CHS. Do not wait until the end of this grace period to see if you are eligible U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor The Defense Biometric Identification System uses several pieces of information obtained from for a DOD Common individuals for positive identification, including pictures and fingerprints.

Access Card.

Finally, base decals also known as the DD Form 2220 are no longer required at either the Air Base or Weapons Station locations. Those personnel, who desire to have a decal for their vehicle due to permanent change of station, temporary duty, etc., can stop by the VCC at either the AB or WS and receive one for their vehicle. The individual must provide vehicle registration, driver's license and proof of insurance before being issued a decal.

The VCC is open for DBIDS registration Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Military Personnel Section at Building 503 is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for new identification cards with DBIDS registration.

Those who already have an authorized ID card do not need to go to the MPS - only the VCC. In addition, there will be a DBIDS registration station set up at various locations on the base on certain days of the week to assist in the registration process. Contact the VCC at 963-7807 for more information.

ID Cards Not Authorized Access on Joint Base Charleston Coast Guard Aux. card Civil Air Patrol card Overseas Civ Privilege card Military Geneva Convention card Civilian Geneva Convention card State Department ID Defense Fuels card Home Land Security ID Recruit Training card Defense Commissary Agency badges Foreign Identification card Office of Personnel Management (OPM) ID card U.S. Air Force Delayed Enlisted card U.S. Army Delayed Enlisted card AAI card General Services Administration (GSA) badges Federal Aviation Administration card

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Domestic violence affects families representing every socioeconomic demographic.

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By Donna Miles Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs ASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Defense Department is observing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by reminding the military community about resources and programs to help in preventing or stopping domestic violence.

President Barack Obama issued a National Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation Oct. 1, emphasizing the U.S. government's commitment to reducing its prevalence, supporting victims and bringing offenders to justice.

"Ending domestic violence requires a collaborative effort involving every part of society," he wrote. "This month and throughout the year let each of us resolve to be vigilant in recognizing and combating domestic violence in our communities, and let us build a culture of safety and support for all those affected."

Domestic violence is a national problem that cuts across socioeconomic, age, gender, ethnic, racial and cultural lines.

National statistics reveal that it affects more than 4 million people a year, with almost 17,000 of them murdered by an intimate partner and an estimated 2,000 children dying at the hands of a caregiver.

The FBI reports that people are more likely to be assaulted in their own homes by someone they know and trust than on the street by a stranger. Typically, the injuries are more devastating.

But domestic violence isn't always physical, officials emphasized. It can be more subtle: emotional, psychological or economic. Regardless of its form, it hurts individuals, ruins families and weakens communities.

The military faces the same challenges as society at large, particularly in light of the high operational tempo and the strain it puts on servicemembers as well as their families. Defense Secretary Robert Gates acknowledged these stresses during a lecture Sept. 29 at Duke University.

"As a result of the multiple deployments and hardships associated with Afghanistan and Iraq, large swaths of the military, especially our ground combat forces and their families, are under extraordinary stress," Gates said during the address.

This comes with consequences, the secretary said, including "more anxiety and disruption inflicted on children, increased domestic strife and a corresponding rising divorce rate - which in the case of Army enlisted has nearly doubled since the wars began - and, most tragically, a growing number of suicides."

The Defense Department has added mus-

cle to its programs addressing all these issues, including domestic violence. This month, it's stepping up its outreach to remind the military community about programs in place to prevent domestic violence and to ensure people know what where to turn if they experience or witness it.

Installation family support centers offer a wide variety of programs and classes for military members and their families, and Military OneSource and Military Homefront provide online access to information and resources, officials noted.

In addition, the family advocacy program is responsible for addressing violence in military families through prevention, early identification, intervention, victim support and treatment for abusers. The program's staff members work with commanders, military law enforcement personnel, medical staff and family center staffers and chaplains, as well as civilian agencies, to provide a coordinated response to domestic abuse.

To protect those who might otherwise not file a report, the family advocacy program allows people to submit a "restricted report," officials explained, to report domestic abuse by a service member without initiating a law enforcement or command notification or investigation.

Military installations are highlighting these and other programs with their own National Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaigns.

Officials call information the most important tool in stopping domestic violence before it begin, and emphasize that everyone can play a part in preventing or ending it.

They recommend these steps: â&#x20AC;˘ Teach young people that violence is not acceptable; â&#x20AC;˘ Promote general domestic violence awareness by talking to your friends and family about this issue; â&#x20AC;˘ Offer support and understanding - not judgment - to a friend or family member that you may be concerned about; â&#x20AC;˘ Support your friends and family by informing them of resources that can help them if they are experiencing relationship problems; â&#x20AC;˘ Become active in domestic violence prevention activities on your installation or in your local community; and â&#x20AC;˘ Report to law enforcement or your local family advocacy program is you suspect abuse.

Victims of domestic violence on Joint Base Charleston should contact Family Advocacy for immediate support on the Air Base at 963-6972 and at 764-7294 on the Weapons Station.

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Interservice rivalry: AF athletes claim Ironman military division

By Staff Sgt. Mike Meares 15th Wing Public Affairs KONA, Hawaii – A pair of Airmen pushed the envelope of mental and physical toughness to claim the 2010 Ironman World Championships Kona Military Division on a 140.6-mile grueling course.

Maj. Scott Poteet and Capt. Jamie Turner combined for a 20:27:36 time to claim this year's top honors for the Armed Forces. Major Poteet, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy, finished the course in a few ticks over nine and a half hours at 9:39:05, placing second to the U.S. Army's Robert Killian at 9:30:50.

The Airmen are part of a special group at the Mecca of triathlons. This year there were a total of nine individuals hand-picked from each of the services, including the Coast Guard, who take physical fitness and mental toughness to new lengths: all 140.6 miles to be exact.

They started their day with a 2.4mile swim in the choppy salt waters of Kona Bay. They climbed from its waves to begin a 112-mile bike ride through the heat-emitting lava fields along the Kona and Kohala coastlines.

The marathon of 26.2 miles ran along the same path as the bike ride, the Queen Ka'ahumanu highway.

These nine military competitors, five males and four females, were selected from their ranks to represent the U.S. Armed Forces in the Ironman competition, a race dubbed "ke alahele o ke koa," a Hawaiian saying meaning "The Way of the Warrior."

These individuals are part of a fra-

ternity who call themselves "Ironmen," a fraternity that started with a debate more than 30 years ago among military men and women trying to determine who was the top endurance athlete.

During an awards banquet in 1977, this group of military athletes stationed in Hawaii announced an idea that would change the course for endurance athletics. Gordon Haller, a retired Navy lieutenant commander, was the inaugural Ironman champion in 1978.

He was the first of only 12 finishers of the race.

2010 Ironman World Championships Military Division finishing times: U.S. Air Force Maj. Scott Poteet, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. – 2.4-mile swim: 1:06:12; 112-mile bike: 5:09:42; 26.2mile run: 3:18:19; Overall: 9:39:05 Capt. Jamie Turner, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. – 2.4-mile swim: 1:15:43; 112-mile bike: 5:46:23; 26.2mile run: 3:41:26; Overall: 10:48:31

U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Jones, Port Hueneme, Calif. – 2.4-mile swim: 1:01:06; 112mile bike: 5:12:52; 26.2-mile run: 3:25:48; Overall: 9:46:00 Cmdr. Kristin Barnes, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2.4-mile swim: 1:21:54; 112-mile bike: 6:03:47; 26.2-mile run: 4:11:57; Overall: 11:44:45 U.S. Coast Guard Cmnd. Master Chief Michael Ferreira, 14th District, Honolulu, Hawaii – 2.4-mile swim: 1:07:20; 112mile bike: 5:18:13; 26.2-mile run: 3:38:52; Overall: 10:10:33 Lt. Rachel Beckmann, University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore. – 2.4-mile swim: 1:15:57; 112-mile bike: 5:49:20; 26.2-mile run: 4:17:56; Overall: 11:31:37 U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hunter Hobson, Pentagon, Washington D.C. – 2.4-mile swim: 1:08:33; 112-mile bike: 5:25:04; 26.2mile run: 3:58:36; Overall: 10:40:54

U.S. Air Force photos/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young

The Air Force Ironman team of Capt. Jaime Turner and Maj. Scott Poteet are at Kona, Hawaii, Oct. 7, 2010, for the 2010 Ironman World Championships. The Airmen were representing their service in the military division of the grueling race that is both mentally and physically challenging. Major Poteet is assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Captain Turner is a C-17 Globemaster III pilot at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Capt. Jamie Turner speeds by the crowd after transitioning from the 2.4-mile swim to the 112-mile bike race while competing in the 2010 Ironman World Championship Oct. 9, 2010, at Kona, Hawaii.

Captain Turner is a C-17 Globemaster III pilot at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. She finished with an overall time of 10:48:31.

U.S. Army Capt. Robert Killian, U.S. Army Forces Command, Colo. – 2.4-mile swim: 1:14:34 ; 112-mile bike: 4:59:51; 26.2-mile run: 3:09:58; Overall: 9:30:50 Capt. Erica Chabalko, Baylor University, Waco, Texas – 2.4-mile swim: 1:07:28; 112-mile bike: 6:05:26; 26.2-mile run: 4:26:35; Overall: 11:50:49

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628 SFS to host Pumpkin Patrol Oct. 30 Courtesy of 628th Security Forces Squadron

• Use make-up instead of a mask so that you can see.

• Make a map of your trick-or-treat route for your parents.

• Stay in your own neighborhood.

• Don't walk in the street. Stay on side walk.

• Show respect for other people and their property.

• Don't stop at dark houses.

• Check your treats with a parent before you eat them.

• Never go inside a stranger's house, no matter what.

• Do not confront anyone who may seem

The 628th Security Forces Squadron annual Pumpkin Patrol is approaching fast.

As in years before, squadron members will be conducting foot patrols in and around all base housing areas on Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m.

In an effort to ensure all families are safe and secure while enjoying their trick-ortreating experience, keep the following safety tips in mind when planning for the evening.

• Trick-or-treat with friends and bring along a grown-up.

Holiday mailing deadlines released Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Hanukkah, subtract 24 days from each deadline.

• Space Available Mail (SAM): Nov. 20 to contingency locations (APO/FPO /DPO AE Zip 093); all other overseas military locations by Nov. 26.

• Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL): Dec. 1 to contingency locations; all others

by Dec. 3.

• Priority Mail: Dec. 4 to contingency locations; all others by Dec. 10.

• First-class cards and letters: Dec. 4 to contingency locations; all others by Dec. 10 • Express Mail Military Services: Not available to contingency locations; other locations by Dec. 18. Check with the local post office to determine if this service is available to a particular APO/FPO/DPO address.

Mailing packages to friends and family in the military overseas means the holiday season of giving will approach sooner than for most.

If planning to mail gifts and goodies via parcel post, a package will need to be on its way overseas by Nov. 12 to get it there by Dec. 25, according to recommended holiday shipping dates provided by the Military Postal Service Agency.

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• If you encounter any problems, make contact with the Base Defense Operations Center at 963-3600.

Have a Happy Halloween.

Volunteer opportunity The 628th Security Forces Squadron is looking for volunteers to serve as walking patrols for the Annual Pumpkin Patrol Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a great opportunity to ensure the safety of families while enjoying their trick-or-treating experience. Showtime for any volunteers will be 6 p.m. at the 628 SFS, Building 254.

Uniform is required for this detail. If interested in volunteering, contact Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Sadler at 963-3643 or elizabeth.sadler@charleston.af.mil.

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Barry Loo

A/TA to host luncheon at Charleston Club Oct. 19 Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The Low Country Chapter of the Airlift Tanker Association will host a luncheon Oct. 19. The event will be held at the Charleston Club in Salon C and is open to all. The topic will the upcoming be Airlift/Tanker Association Convention in Orlando, Fla. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John Sams Jr., former commander of the 15th Air Force at Travis AFB, Calif., will be the

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Air Force and Navy Briefs 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto WASHINGTON – Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto.

An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression – a call to action, with a response of commitment.

"The call and the response are two sides of the same coin," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. "Airmen indicated 'Aim High' and the response 'Fly-Fight-Win' as indicative of their enduring commitment to do just that in defense of our nation."

When the Air Force motto team embarked on the project, they committed to Airmen buy-in in an inclusive, well-researched effort, rooted in Air Force culture and identity.

"Airmen recognize a motto should represent something enduring," General Schwartz said. "It must be bigger than any single person, something that gives voice to the pride of service of all who've worn this nation's Air Force uniform – past, present and future."

In early 2010, the motto team engaged in almost nine months of hands-on research that began with extensive face-to-face meetings with nearly 300 total-force Airmen from all job specialties and in every major command. Airmen described to the team what they thought it means to be an Airman, to serve and what is unique about the Air Force.

"The exhaustive research process showed that Airmen share a core set of identity concepts that serve as a basis for an Air Force motto," said Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander.

"No matter what career field they serve in, Airmen consistently told us they see themselves, and they see the heritage of the Air Force, as those entrusted by the nation to defend the modern, complex security domains – first air, then space and now cyberspace," General Lorenz added. "Airmen take this sense of mission very seriously."

An Air Force-wide survey to validate and quantify input from discussions indicated Airmen have a shared pride in their abilities to adapt to meet any threat, and they feel empowered to bring innovation and excellence to the mission of national defense.

After understanding the shared identity, the motto team began transforming words and concepts into a unifying, enduring and credible motto, said Lt. Col. Clark Groves, Ph.D., the lead scientist for the project.

"The research team held more meetings with nearly 250 Airmen on bases in each major command, discussing scores of identifying words and concepts tied to the core Airman identity," he added.

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Force historical archives, and input from totalforce Airmen, Air Force civilians, retired Airmen, and the public provided the basis for identifying the ideal motto candidates," the colonel said.

That led to an Air Force-wide survey.

Five potential mottos emerged and were presented at Corona for final consideration.

"This really was a process grounded in inputs from Airmen," Colonel Groves said. "We went Air Force wide four times, including face-to-face discussions at bases in every major command twice, and in two Air Force-wide surveys."

"The data provided quality information on everything from accessions and retention, to diversity and broader Air Force cultural initiatives," said Gen Lorenz.

Airmen can expect to gradually hear and see more of the motto as it is included in Air Force presentations, correspondence and products. It will also be introduced in the coming year into basic training, professional military education, Reserve Officer Training Corps and U.S. Air Force Academy courses.

Navy honors killed, injured in USS Cole attack WASHINGTON – Navy officials, current and former crew members and families of the fallen gathered today at Norfolk Naval Station, Va., to remember the 17 sailors killed and 39 others wounded in the al-Qaida attack on the USS Cole 10 years ago today.

Suicide bombers launched the surprise Oct. 12, 2000, attack on the Arleigh Burke-class, Aegis-equipped guided missile destroyer as it was anchored in Aden, Yemen, for a routine refueling stop. The attackers detonated an explosiveladen boat against the ship’s port side, tearing a 40-by-40-foot hole in the hull and sending seawater gushing into the engineering compartment.

The attack was the deadliest assault against a U.S. naval vessel since the Iraqis attacked the USS Stark on May 17, 1987.

Retired Navy Cmdr. Kirk Lippold, the Cole’s commander during the attack, recalled the impact of the blast.

“There was a thunderous explosion. You could feel all 505 feet and 8,400 tons of guided missile destroyer violently thrust up and to the right,” Lippold said during a recent radio interview. “Lights went out, and within a matter of seconds, I knew we’d been attacked.”

During today’s ceremonies, Navy Adm. J.C. Harvey Jr., commander of USS Fleet Command, saluted the Cole crewmembers’ quick response and valor as they fought to keep the ship afloat and tended to the wounded while defending against a feared follow-on attack.

Harvey said the attack underscores the importance of always being trained and prepared, and he praised the sense of vigilance that has been

This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

128.8 mph over a 257.7-mile course at the National Airplane races at Selfridge Field, Mich.

Oct. 10, 1928 - Capts. St. Clair Street, pilot, and Albert W. Stevens, observer and photographer, set an unofficial world altitude record of 37,854 feet for planes carrying more than one person in flight from Wright Field, Ohio.

Oct. 14, 1970 - Typhoon Joan swept over the central Philippines, killing over 500 people. Pacific Air Forces airlift forces moved 751,200 pounds of cargo and 453 passengers in 80 sorties.

Oct. 11, 1910 Former President Theodore Roosevelt became the first president to fly in an aircraft when he flew as a passenger with Archibald Hoxsey in a Wright biplane at St. Louis.

Oct. 15, 1970 - From Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, the 13th Bomb Squadron flew its first night interdiction combat mission in Vietnam with the Tropic Moon B-57G aircraft.

Oct. 12, 1977 - The first class of five U.S. Air Force women navigators graduated, with three of the five assigned to Military Airlift Command aircrews.

Oct. 16, 1957 - The U.S. Air Force launched artificial meteors that exceeded 33,000 mph, some 8,000 mph faster than the velocity needed to escape earth.

Carried by an Aerobee rocket to a height of 35 miles, the nose cone then rose to 54 miles where shaped charges blasted the pellets into space.

Oct. 13, 1915 - Lt. T. J. Koenig won the Liberty Engine Builder's Trophy Race in a Lepere-Liberty 400 with a speed of

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passed down to subsequent USS Cole crews.

After 14 months of upgrades and repairs following the attack, the USS Cole made an overseas deployment in November 2003. The ship later deployed to the Middle East in June 2006.

The USS Cole, which recently returned to its Norfolk homeport after a deployment that took it through the Gulf of Aden, shows no visible evidence of the deadly attack that occurred a decade ago. But below its decks are regular reminders, including a blackened U.S. flag that survived the attack and 17 gold stars that line the ship’s “Hall of Heroes” passageway.

As a ship’s bells rang 17 times during today’s ceremonies, the names of the fallen 17 sailors were read aloud.

Sailors benefit as Navy upgrades detailing program MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Sailors visiting the Career Management System/Interactive Detailing system will notice something different - several improvements due to an upgrade that rolled out Sept. 30.

The upgrade resulted partly from suggestions from the fleet on how to improve CMS/ID. Based on this feedback, several functional changes were made along with enhanced page appearance and navigation. The overall goal was to improve ease of use for Sailors.

"We hear from Sailors often on how to improve Navy Career Tools, for instance through the Navy Counselors Association Symposium," said Senior Chief Mass Communications Specialist Maria R. Escamilla, assigned to the Sea Warrior Program (PEO-EIS PMW 240) which is responsible for building and maintaining Navy Career Tools such as CMS/ID. "One of the more frequent suggestions we hear is that the tools should be more user friendly. We're in agreement there."

With the latest upgrade Sailors will notice differences even before logging into CMS/ID. New system status indicators on the login page conveniently reflect the periods members can view jobs and submit job applications. In addition, the system calendar display was simplified by posting two links-one for the active component/Full Time Support and one for the Reserve.

Once logged in, users will notice new userfriendly drop-down menus. Additionally, an information bar is now posted beneath the menu bar that displays the user's role, the system phase and the page currently accessed.

To save time and reduce frustration, the upgrade now prevents active duty Sailors from applying for FTS jobs and vice versa.

Drilling Reservists nine-to-four months from their Projected Rotation Date will now see a reminder posted on their home page. Reservists can now request a PRD Extension through the home page for their current job. By the third month of the extension, if a new job application isn't submitted, the old job will be advertised as an open position.

To learn more about CMS/ID and other Navy Career Tools, visit the Sailor Career Toolbox page on the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/CareerToolbox

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Get to know an Airman Staff Sergeant Ian J. Ouellette Unit/Job: 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron/vehicle operations Age: 28 Married: Engaged to be married Oct. 23, 2010.

Children: Two girls: Amiah, 5, and Elexis, 7.

Pets: A cat named Winnie.

Favorite Activity: Playing golf and drums.

Favorite Quote: "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't" - General George Patton.

Favorite place to eat in town: Santee's- Mexican restaurant; one located Downtown and the other in Summerville. "You have got to try the Pastor Tacos!"

What is one thing that you would like to accomplish while at Joint Base Charleston? "My goal is to make technical sergeant (E-6) this year."

What has been your favorite assignment in the military? "I have only been to two assignments so far, but I would have to choose Charleston because it offers so much. I love being so close to the beach, having great places to eat, excellent golfing facilities and all the live bands. But the main reasoning behind choosing Charleston is because this is where I met my fiancé."

Favorite task within your specialty/rate: Mentoring Airmen If you were the Chief of Staff of the Air Force for one day, what would you do? "This is definitely a tough question. I would first focus my day on reaching out to Airmen. Then I would challenge my NCO corps to reach out and focus on getting to know their Airmen and their families on a more personal scale."

Get to know an Airman offers the opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members the highlights of a service member's or civilian's personal life, goals and aspirations. Get to know an Airman is to be followed by, get to know a civilian and then thereafter, get to know a Sailor. This provides a way for members to get to know one of their fellow co-workers.

This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Continental Congress established Continental Navy, later the U.S. Navy.

Oct. 10, 1845 - Naval School, later the Naval Academy, opened in Annapolis, Md., with 50 midshipmen and seven faculty.

Oct. 14, 1918 - Naval Aviators of Marine Day Squadron 9 make first raid-inforce for the Northern Bombing Group in World War I when they bombed German railroad at Thielt Rivy, Belgium.

Oct. 11, 1968 Launch of Apollo 7, the first U.S. three-man space mission, commanded by Navy Cmdr.

Walter Schirra Jr. Marine Corps Maj. Ronnie Cunningham served as Lunar Module pilot. The mission lasted 10 days and 20 hours. Recovery was by HS-5 helicopters from USS Essex (CVS-9).

Oct. 12, 2000 - Terrorists in a boat make suicide attack on USS Cole (DDG-67) while the ship refueled in the port of Aden, Yemen. Seventeen Sailors were killed.

Oct. 13, 1775 - Birthday of U.S. Navy -

Oct. 15, 1917 - USS Cassin (DD-43) torpedoed

by German submarine U61 off coast of Ireland. In trying to save the ship, Gunner's Mate Osmond Kelly Ingram became first American sailor killed in World War I and later was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism. He became the first enlisted man to have a ship named for him, in 1919.

Oct. 16, 1943 - Navy accepted its first helicopter, a Sikorsky YR-4B (HNS-1) at Bridgeport, Conn.

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Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson

Airman 1st Class Cody Shokoui directs a Charleston C-17 aircraft, tail number 21099, at the start of the day, as his team gears up to perform inspections and maintenance that may be needed on the plane, Tuesday, Oct. 5. Airman Shokoui is attached to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base.

Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Under dark skies the fall weather nips at bare noses with a chilling 55 degrees, and while most people are snuggled warmly in a deep sleep, it becomes hustle-hustle mode for the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Even as most service members at Joint Base Charleston finish up their work day, this team continues to stand post under a blistering hot sun with shirts clinging drenched in sweat, performing task after task toward the overall mission support.

From landings in the early morning to sending them off hours later, this team encompasses more than 800 service men and women dedicated to ensuring the aircraft maintenance is done correctly at JB CHS-Air Base.

The 437 AMXS takes the lead in providing top-quality service and quick turnaround times in maintenance for 56 Charleston C-17s.

"The turnaround time just really depends on the mission for that aircraft," said Master Sgt. Rachel Conaway, production superintendent of the 'Blue team' attached to the 437 AMXS. "If it is just a local fly around time then we can get them in and out within four hours. But if the planes are just coming back from a mission support, it could take up to eight hours."

A local fly around is when the aircraft doesn't leave the state and conducts training, local missions or other tactics. Real-world mission support is when the aircraft leaves the state or country for example, like that of the humanitarian relief support in Haiti.

"The daily flying, whether for [area of responsibility] support of the war effort or for local flying to maintain aircrew proficiency levels, takes a synchronized team of technicians. The team is comprised of both active duty and Reserve personnel from the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the Maintenance Squadron and the Maintenance Operations Squadron," said Chief Master Sergeant Derrell Wells, 437 AMXS superintendent.

"We all work well together in direct support of the mission," Sergeant Wells continued. "Safety and quality is a top priority! The Maintenance Group does an

impressive job of taking care of the mission and putting the warfighter, and the versatile C-17 aircraft exactly where it is needed....in the fight!"

Teamwork and communication prove essential with this team as one job could not be performed without the completion of another. For example, without an Airman in the plane turning a gauge to raise the aircraft, the three Airmen on the ground waiting could not replace that aircraft's tire.

JB CHS-Air Base is unique because unlike most Air Force bases, it shares the landing strip with domestic flights--being that it's the only landing strip located in the Charleston area. The 437 AMXS not only services their own birds, they give some tender, loving care to those from other bases that may require maintenance or refueling.

Unfortunately, just like anywhere else, there is always paperwork that must be completed. Logging the man hours, the parts and maintenance performed as well as logging scheduled maintenance for the next day.

From start to finish, each member of the team works within their technical specialty, fanning out to cover an entire aircraft, head to toe--conducting full-spot inspections, replacing fixtures on the plane, changing panels, electrical work or even changing tires, as there are many areas to cover on the 174-foot long plane. Each team, Blue and Gold, works swiftly sending off each plane fully mission capable.

The C-17 aircraft is 174 feet (53m) long and has the wingspan of 170 feet (52m) and is powered by four fully reversible F117-PW-100 turbofan engines with a 40,400pound thrust. The aircraft only requires three crewmembers; pilot, copilot and a loadmaster and mainly operates as a cargo plane, lifting cargo close to an area of responsibility during a time of need, such as a 70-ton M1 Abrams tank, armored vehicles, as well as palletized cargo. The cargo compartment is 88 feet long, most of the planes length, and can carry the maximum load of 585,000 pounds.

"We have a lot of hardworking people out there that make this mission possible," said Sergeant Conaway.

"Our squadron would not be as successful as we are if it wasn't for their dedication."

Airman 1st Class Quentel Riley replaces a variable restraint assembly on a Charleston C-17. The VRA is used to lock pallets of cargo into place during flight. Airman 1st Class Riley is attached to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base.

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n soars high with quality

Senior Airman Michael Barrett from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, checks the tire air pressure on a Charleston C-17 aircraft as part of the inspection prior to maintenance being performed Oct. 5. Upon arrival of an aircraft, a thorough inspection is conducted to ensure that the equipment on the aircraft is up-to-date on its maintenance unless they are otherwise previously scheduled for maintenance.

Master Sgt. Rachel Conaway, production superintendent of the Blue team with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, slices away at the piles of paperwork documenting performed and scheduled maintenance. The 437th AMXS is comprised of two teams, Blue and Gold, which manage more than 25 C-17 aircraft, maintaining scheduled maintenance and paperwork.

Senior Airman Kenny Fox from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, checks the AC dock on a Charleston C-17 aircraft as part of an inspection conducted on the plane, Tuesday, Oct. 5.

The cooling systems works like that of a car, providing air conditioning to the cabin and cooling off systems to prevent overheating.

Airman 1st Class Dakota Schoenhofer attaches a hammock bed to a hand-cranked crane in order to lift an aircraft tire off the axel during a tire replacement for a C-17 aircraft. Airman Schoenhofer is attached to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base.

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A Charleston C-17, tail number 21099, takes off after receiving maintenance from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The squadron is comprised of more than 800 personnel that perform maintenance on more than 50 C-17s.

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First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career

By Airman 1st Class Michael Thorndike Membership Officer for the First 6 The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organization which focuses on providing junior enlisted service members a forum for making the most of their military careers.

The organization extends the invitation to all service members in pay grades from E-1 through E-6 to join.

First 6 meetings, which include free food, are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. on the second floor of Building 246 in the First Term Airmen Center classroom on JB CHS-Air Base.

The volunteer opportunities listed below are just a few of many the First 6 supports and are available to all members of Joint Team Charleston. Points of contact are listed for each event, as well as websites to make an informed decision on which to volunteer for.

In an effort to highlight base members actively volunteering, the First 6 will be tracking hours worked by volunteers.

Contact the First 6 at 963-8278 to be counted in the running or e-mail michael.thorndike@charleston.af.mil.

Home Works of America - Home Works Blitz: Home Works will be repairing several homes in the Charleston area Oct. 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All repairs are done with volunteer labor, and while experience is welcome, none is required!

Contact: Hank Chardos at 803-781-4536 or by e-mail at H.Chardos@homeworksusa.net. Visit the website at www.homeworksofamerica.org.

Kid Stock: James Island County Park has 20 volunteer positions available Oct. 22 from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Contact Erin Guerrero at eguerrero@ccprc.com or 962-8053 for further information. â&#x20AC;˘ Assist with bus unload and loading, supervising inflatables, group games, and other various jobs. â&#x20AC;˘ Lunch is provided. â&#x20AC;˘ Volunteers should enjoy working with children, being outdoors, and able to stand for extended periods of time. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be 13 years and older to volunteer.

Second Annual AIDS Walk - Nov. 13 at Hampton Park: This event is in need of 50 volunteers to help stuff registration

bags, setup for the walk, direct walkers to parking areas, serve water and other activities. Volunteers will need to attend a volunteer meeting prior to event. To find out more or volunteer, contact Ella Fleming at 402-1096.

Mentors Needed: St. Andrews Middle School needs mentors to work with students. We ask our mentors to try to come to our school once or twice a week to spend about an hour with their student, either a 6th, 7th or 8th grader. Perhaps you will have lunch together, shoot some hoops or just spend time talking in the library. Having someone to care about and to take an interest in one of our young people can do them tremendous good. If you are interested in becoming a mentor contact Jim Brooks at 4027815 or at James_Brooks@charleston.k12.sc.us.

South Carolina Oyster Restoration and Enhancement Project: The purpose of the SCORE program is to restore and enhance oyster habitat by planting recycled oyster shells in the intertidal environment to form new, self-sustaining oyster reefs all with the help of volunteers. This community-based habitat restoration project is an important endeavor because oysters play a significant ecologic and economic role in South Carolina; however, oyster populations are declining. It is important for the community to understand how oysters improve water quality, control erosion, and provide habitat for other commercially-important shellfish and fish species by learning about their biology and the human activities that can influence their well being. The shell bagging Volunteer opportunity will be on Oct. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 953-9841 or 953-9241 for more information, or visit score.dnr.sc.gov.

Magdalene House of Charleston: Magdalene House is a non-profit transitional/recovery aftercare facility for homeless, disadvantaged women that are recovering from substance abuse, and recently released from prison or a treatment center. We offer the critical undergirding to these women as they seek jobs and logistical support that ultimately mainstream them into acceptable, social and legal norms. We offer safe, secure transitional housing with daily counseling in spiritual and life skills, self-esteem, jobs skills and maximum independence. Magdalene House of Charleston seeks female drivers to drive residents to various appointments and errands.

If interested in volunteering, contact Freda Lewis at 724-9292 or by e-mail at Magdalenehouse1@comcast.net.

To see more opportunities, visit www.charleston.af.mil

Tops In Blue seeks new talent Oct. 21 in North Charleston

Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs During the upcoming Tops In Blue performance, talent scouts will be available to help answer prospective performers' questions.

The team will be performing their show, We Believe at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center next to the Coliseum on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.

The added bonus for Air Force active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard members, is they may meet personally with a Tops In Blue member at the Performing Arts Center on the day of the show to discuss the talent program and Tops In Blue.

The Tops In Blue talent scouts, Capt. John Early and Staff Sgt. Chonte Walker, will also help produce an audition video to accompany talent applications for the 2011 Air Force Talent Search competition to be held at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 513.

In addition to the normal performing talent acts like vocalists and instrumentalists, technicians of all types and drivers are also encouraged to apply.

Show up to the venue and ask for Captain Early or Sergeant Walker between 2 and 4 p.m. on the day of the show. Each eligible individual that submits an application and a video, when required, will receive a "Mission Audition" t-shirt and backstage pass for a special tour backstage after the show.

For more information on how to apply for the Worldwide Talent Search, log on to www.topsinblue.com or call 210-395-7237/7242 or DSN 9697237/7242.

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Special Announcements ❏ Great American Smoke Out: Quit Cold Turkey! Come to the HAWC Nov. 18 to make your pledge to quit smoking. All participants who make the pledge will be eligible for a free Thanksgiving Turkey. For more information call 963-4007. ❏ Junior Intermezzo Club offered at Youth Programs: JB Charleston Youth Programs is partnering with the Charleston Concert Association to offer a Junior Intermezzo Club.

The club is limited to 30 middle school aged children and will provide free music appreciation instruction to students. Students who sign up for Junior Intermezzo Club will be required to sign a "contract" agreeing to attend the concerts selected and commit to attend pre-concert lectures to get some background on the music they will hear, the performers and their instruments, and concert etiquette. Students do not need to have any music education, but should have a strong desire to learn about it. Youth Programs will provide transportation to all performances held at the Gaillard Auditorium; students and chaperones will attend performances at no cost. The following three performances have been selected for the upcoming program: • The Vienna Boys' Choir, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.

• State Symphony Orchestra of Russia, Feb. 3, 2011, 7 p.m.

• Romeo and Juliet with the Russian National Ballet, March 7, 2011, 7 p.m.

Middle school students interested in joining Junior Intermezzo Club should contact the Youth Center at 963-5684 by Oct. 31 to reserve their spot in the club; spaces are limited to 30. ❏ Charleston Concert Association: The CCA is offering active-duty military and their families 50 percent discount on classical music shows this concert season. Performances are held at the Gaillard auditorium in downtown Charleston. To obtain tickets, active-duty military members must call 727-1216 and offer the discount code, 20101001. For more information, visit www.charlestonconcerts.org. ❏ Free golf clinic: Kiawah Island Golf Resort is pleased to announce a series of complimentary golf clinics as a thank you for military service.

Each clinic will be available to the first 10 active-duty members to register. The clinics will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 30 at Turtle Point Golf Club. To register, contact Josh Wagaman at 266-4054 or e-mail at josh_wagaman@kiawahresort.com before noon the Monday prior to the clinic. ❏ Port of Pirates: The 437th Aerial Port Squadron presents, "Port of Pirates" Oct 29.

Family members of active duty military, Reserve and DoD civilians can climb aboard the haunted pirate ship, The S.S. Port Dawg. Tour the shipyard and market, try your luck at "sink the ship," "man over-board," "pirate-pirate-scallywag" and other games. Learn to sing and dance like a pirate, and watch a sword-duel demonstration. If you're brave enough, run the "it's-a-pirate's-life-for-me" obstacle course. Games and prizes will be available for all age groups and free grilled hamburgers and beverages will be provided. Dress in your finest pirate gear, or the costume of your choice. The "Port of Pirates" will open at Bldg 178 (APS warehouse) at 6 p.m. and the "Best Dressed" costume contest will begin at 8 p.m.

Events Saturday ❏ Open House: The Aero Club will host an Open House Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Club's Flight Training Center on Fighter Road, next to the FAA control tower. There will be free food and beverages, $49 Discovery Flights and a drawing for one hour of free rental for a Cessna 172. Call 963-5149 for more details Tuesday ❏ Transition Assistance Workshop: This three-day Workshop, Oct. 19 to 21, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. is for military members who are

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transitioning from the military. Meet with experts from finance, Veterans Affairs, South Carolina Job Services and more to help give you the tools needed for a successful transition into the civilian sector. This workshop will be held at the Military and Family Readiness Center (formerly the Airman and Family Readiness Center), Bldg 500. Call 963-4406 to sign up. ❏ FreshSTART tobacco cessation class: Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. The American Cancer Society FreshSTART class can help you quit smoking once and for all. Call the HAWC at 963-4007 to register. ❏ Commissary grocery store tour: Meet the HAWC'S registered dietician at the entrance of the commissary for an educational grocery tour 10 to 11 a.m. Learn about food labels, portion sizes, organic vs. non-organic and how to shop for healthy meals. Register by emailing Greer.Gowen.ctr@charleston.af.mil Wednesday ❏ CSB/REDUX retirement briefing: If you joined the military on Aug. 1, 1986 or later, you must make a choice between two retirement plans between your 14 1/2 & 15 year mark in the military. Briefing will be held Oct. 20, 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the Military and Family Readiness Center, Bldg 500. Call 963-4406 to reserve your seat! ❏ Credit repair solutions: Learn about credit scores Oct. 20, 8 to 9 a.m. building credit and how to protect your credit and your security clearance on your own without spending a dime.

Separate fact from fiction and how to avoid scams that offer empty promises. Class will be held at the Military and Family Readiness Center (formerly the Airman and Family Readiness Center), Bldg 500. Call 963-4406 to sign up.

Thursday ❏ Exceptional Family Member program grass roots support group meeting: Join us for this Quarterly Special Needs Support Group, Oct. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. Meeting held at the Military and Family Readiness Center, Bldg 500.

Call 963-4406 to sign up. ❏ FMP Support group social: A social gathering at "Chuckie Cheeze" for families with special needs members will be held Oct. 21 at 3 p.m.

Oct. 21 ❏ Tops in Blue Concert: Check out this year's Tops in Blue performance Oct. 21 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center next to the Coliseum. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Oct. 29 ❏ Superintendent's Vengeance Tournament: Eighteen holes not challenging enough? What if the course superintendent moves holes and forgets to put equipment away? Add lots of prizes, festive Halloween theme, a chance to win $10,000 and you have a morning of pure fun.

Join the Force Support Squadron's Booster Club Friday Oct. 29 at Wrenwoods Golf Course for a Superintendent's Vengeance Tournament.

Shotgun start at 8 a.m., $40 fee covers golf and lunch. Contact your First Shirt or Wrenwoods Golf Course at 963-1834 for sign up information.

Nov. 5 ❏ South Carolina Stingrays Military Appreciation Night: A military appreciation night will be hosted by the Stingrays ice hockey team Nov. 5 for their season opener. Special military only pricing for this event will be in effect for groups of 10 or more. Pricing includes a lowerlevel ticket close to the ice, all you can eat buffet, a Stingrays hat, the group's name in lights during the game on the stadium video board, as well as a welcome announcement over the public address system. For ticket sales, call 744-2248.

Nov. 6 ❏ Retiree Appreciation Fair: The annual retiree appreciation and information fair is scheduled for Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charleston Club. For more information call the Retirees Activities Office at 963-2228. ❏ Children's deployment line (Operation Panda Drop): Bring your family out for an experience of a lifetime, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bldg 610. Your child will see what it is like to deploy. Giveaways, C-17 tour, personalized dog tags, and more!! RSVP no later than Nov. 5 at 963-4406.

Meetings and Registrations ❏ Ohio State football: The Ohio State Alumni Club of Charleston would like to invite all Ohio State Alumni and fans to join them. The club meets on game days at The Three Lion's Pub located in Blackbaud Stadium. Call Barry Thomas at 963-8241for more details.

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Special Announcements ❏ Developing Your Spending Plan: Would you like to increase your cash surplus? Do you have any extra money at the end of the month?

Let a Financial Education Specialist at the Military and Family Readiness Center, Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station show you how to develop a financial plan and give you the tools/resources you need to achieve your dreams.

The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go, and how you plan to get there by starting today! Contact Military and Family Readiness Center at 764-7480 for more information. ❏ South Carolina Stingrays Military Appreciation Night: A military appreciation night Nov. 5 will be hosted by the Stingrays ice hockey team for their season opener. Special military only pricing for this event will be in effect for a groups of 10 or more. Pricing includes a lower level ticket close to the ice, all you can eat buffet, a Stingrays hat, the group's name in lights during the game on the stadium video board, as well as a welcome announcement over the public address system. For ticket sales, call 744-2248. ❏ Annual retiree appreciation and information fair: The fair is scheduled for Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the JB CHS Charleston Club. For more information, call the retiree activities office at 963-2228. ❏ Halloween Poster Contest: Hey kids ages 3-14 ... Get ready for the NSA's Library's Halloween Poster Contest! Pick up a poster at Marrington school libraries or the base library.

Color and decorate the poster, then return the finished poster to the library by Oct. 19. Posters will be judged in the different age groups and winners announced on Oct. 22.

Events Saturday ❏ Career Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment?

Or, are you just looking to change your career?

Check out the Career Connection workshops offered at Military and Family Readiness Center (MFRC), bldg. 755, JB CHS-WS. Register today to reserve your seat. Call 843-764-7480.

• Job search Strategies: Oct. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m.

• Basic resume writing: Oct. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m.

• Interviewing tips: Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m.

• Job Fair etiquette: Oct. 27 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Friday ❏ Go to the extreme with Xtreme bowling!: Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show with glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music, and dancing. The cost is $10 per person. Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Family Night features country music, oldies and rock 'n' roll (you can even bring your own favorite CD's if you want).

Tuesday ❏ Library book club: Do you love to read?

Join the book club and share your reading experiences while making new friends. The book club meets once a month on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to discuss many exciting and stimulating book titles. If you are interested in participating, we'd love to have you! Contact the library at 764-7900.

Wednesday ❏ Military Spouse 101 Workshop: During this workshop new spouses are introduced to the many aspects of the military, i.e. the culture, the mobile lifestyle, rates and ranks, chain of command, core values, etc. Benefits and resources that are available to spouses are also explored, i.e. educational opportunities, financial aid assistance, job search, resume writing, volunteer opportunities, etc. The workshop is interactive and it's fun! Not only are the spouses getting great information, they network to build support systems and friendships that can last a lifetime!

Come to Military and Family Readiness Center, bldg. 755 JB CHS-WS on Wed., Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and get your military checklist. To register or for more information, call Becky Bowers, MFRC Educator and Ombudsmen Coordinator, at 764-7443.

Thursday ❏ Financially bright holidays: Contact the JB CHS-WS Military and Family Readiness Center at 764-7480 for more information on the upcoming class scheduled for Oct. 21 at 3 p.m.

Oct. 23 ❏ Individual augmentee event: Join us for a day of pumpkin decorating! Free for all families of IA/GSA or deployed. Come join the fun at Balfour Beatty Community Center on Fletcher Street Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event includes a pumpkin, decorations, and Halloween goodies. Sponsored by the Navy Wives Club of America Men Riv #240, Military & Family Readiness Center, Balfour Beatty Communities.

Pre-registration is required. To sign up, contact Military & Family Readiness Center at 7647480.

Oct. 27 ❏ Job Fair Etiquette Workshop: Oct. 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Military & Family Readiness Center, 1005 Jefferson Avenue, Bldg. 755 (across from Sam's Gym), Goose Creek, SC. This workshop will answer questions like: "What do you need to have with you?" - "What you shouldn't take with you?" - among others. Learn tips and techniques to help you make the most professional, desirable and memorable impression. Registration is required. Call 764-7480. ❏ Job interviewing workshop: Come to Military & Family Readiness Center, JB CHSWS, for our Job Interviewing workshop, Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 p.m. Learn how to deal with interview stress and tough interview questions, how to handle illegal interview questions, and much more. Sign up today and prepare yourself to make a great first impression on your next job interview. Call 843-764-7480 to register.

Oct. 28 ❏ 2010 Joint Base Charleston Job Fair: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment? If so, come to the 2010 Joint Base Charleston Job Fair, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The primary purpose of a job fair is to match employers with people who have skills and are looking for employment. The fair attracts local, national and international employers. The Joint Base Charleston Job Fair is at the Charleston Club, 100 Hill Blvd., JB CHS-Air Base. (Must be a military/dependent/civilian/ CAC ID cardholder) Additional information may be obtained by calling us at 764-7480.

Oct. 29 ❏ MWR Halloween event offers fundraising opportunities: Morale, Welfare and Recreation is offering your command or affiliated organization an excellent fundraising opportunity by participating in our Halloween Carnival & Haunted Hayride at Marrington Plantation, Oct. 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. This community event will feature a Haunted Hayride, "Trunk or Treat" candy giveaways, games, costume contests, and lots more!

Commands and affiliated organizations are invited to participate in the areas of food concessions, game booth operations or haunted house and hayride operations at one of MWR's most popular events. This is one of few authorized fundraising opportunities per year offered to commands and affiliated organizations so don't miss out! Space is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Decorate your booth and join the Halloween fun! Call event coordinator, Amanda Young at 200-5904 to register your organization or e-mail her at LibertyNWS@gmail.com. "Trunk or Treat" at Halloween Festival. ❏ What is Trunk or Treat?: It's a unique way to provide a safe family environment for Trickor-Treaters. Participants decorate their cars, trunks, or truck beds and are parked in a designated spot to prepare to hand out candy to the "Trunk or Treaters." Participants can decorate with a Halloween theme such as spiders, pumpkins, etc., or select a unique theme that suits their personality. As part of this year's Halloween Carnival, MWR is sponsoring a "Trunk or Treat" activity to be held at Marrington Plantation on Oct. 29, beginning at 5 p.m. Participants will be asked to provide enough candy for all Trunk or Treaters. All candy must be individually wrapped. To register or for more information, call 764-2120.

Updates and Notices ❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our preschool program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in interaction. Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 764-7900.

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So far, the deployment is mostly what Airman Cousins expected, he said, although it's unlike normal life at Charleston. The work is different, and his customers are too. Whereas in Charleston he primarily works as a technician providing customer support for Air Force users at the base helpdesk, Airman Cousins works daily with Army Senior Airman Casey Cousins counterparts while deployed.

628th Communications Squadron In his free time, Airman Cousins said he enjoys weight Senior Airman Casey Cousins is a training and getting out on the Charleston seaside member of the 628th for salt water fishing. He is also currently Communications Squadron and has enrolled at Park University pursuing his college been stationed at Joint Base degree.

Charleston since November 2007.

Airman Cousins said his two primary goals are Currently serving in the Middle to make the rank of staff sergeant and to eventuEast with the 392nd Expeditionary ally receive a commission. In the meantime, he Signal Battalion on a deployment, said he looks forward to advancing in his career this expedition is not his first. Besides field and earning further technical certifications. his currently deployment, Airman This "warrior of the week" hails from Atlanta, Cousins has previously embedded Ga., and entered active-duty service in May 2006. with the Army on a Joint He joined the Air Force to further his education Expeditionary Tasking, working with and to serve his country. the Army experiencing what he calls According to his supervisor here in Charleston, a "combat first mentality." he is an outstanding asset to the team.

"Being in a deployed environment "Airman Cousins is one of our top client supis very different from being in the port technicians," said Staff Sgt. Stewart U.S.," said Airman Cousins. "You Beaumont, 628 CS client support technician. "He can't get complacent in a war zone." has a wide background of experience which Enlisted in the 3D1X1 career field, makes him extremely versatile in and out of the Airman Cousins performs deployed workplace." duties with the 392 ESB as an autoAirman Cousins' can-do attitude never fails to mated data processing equipment rise the occasion, Sergeant Beaumont said, and he baseline technician. His daily responis always ready to step-up and take on new chalsibilities are focused on providing lenges. computer hardware support for two "He has a great ability to think on the fly Courtesy photo forward operating bases. which is imperative when troubleshooting on the line trouble tickets.

In all, he supports more than 5,000 user accounts and network," Sergeant Beaumont continued. "Airman Cousins "My favorite aspect of my career field is learning some- sets the standard for his peers with his work ethic, dress 80 joint units to enable the warfighter mission. He has also thing new all the time," he said. "Technology changes supported more than 80 Army units, configured more than and appearance and physical fitness. He is a vital asset to every day."

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AROUND Military earns White House, Energy Department awards WASHINGTON – Defense Department efforts to save energy and help the environment at installations around the world are receiving notice from the White House and the Energy Department.

Last week a team at Fort Belvoir, Va., received one of eight 2010 GreenGov Presidential Awards for exceptional efforts to promote operations that sustain the environment and save energy. Under the Army’s Residential Communities Initiative, the Army and Fort Belvoir Residential Communities LLC formed a 50-year publicprivate partnership to develop, rehabilitate and build more than 2,000 homes on 576 acres at Fort Belvoir.

The Energy Department also awarded several of its 2010 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards to Defense Department operations. More than 30 individuals, teams and organizations received the awards for outstanding efforts to implement sustainable strategies that improve energy, water and vehicle fleet efficiency.

Among the winners were employees from the Defense Department and the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy.

Awards to organizations for fiscal year 2009 activities included: -- Minot Air Force Base, N.D., which replaced an aging water-heating plant with 400 tons of ground-source heat pumps for some large facilities and facility-specific, high-efficiency boilers for others, saving 114 billion British thermal units of energy and 16 million gallons of water over three years.

-- U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, Calif., which in partnership with Southern California Edison, installed the Marine Corps' first large-scale wind turbine.

The 1.5 megawatt turbine generates more than 3,600 megawatt-hours of electric energy.

-- Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan, installed a $112 million, 39-megawatt cogeneration power plant that supplies power equal to the load of 26,000 homes and avoids 62,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. These and other projects saved 587 billion Btu, 745,000 gallons of water, and $16.8 million in energy costs.

For programs that implemented efficient energy, water or fleet management in fiscal 2009, awardees included the following: -- The U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service in Dallas implemented projects that included energy-efficient lighting and equipment and water-efficient plumbing fixtures.

The efforts saved more than 70 billion Btu of electricity and 24,000 gallons of water, equaling $2.7 million in costs.

-- The Defense Commissary Agency at Fort Lee, Va., developed a centralized environmental management system in 2003 to improve its facilities worldwide. The agency saved 90 billion British Thermal Units in energy and 43 million gallons of water.

-- The Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif., invested $16.1 million in solar applications and energy-efficiency improvements. The efforts saved 12.8 billion Btu in and reduced energy intensity by more than 15 percent from fiscal 2003.

-- Naval Base San Diego, home port for 56 ships and utilizing 467 buildings, developed a base energy and water reduction plan.

Innovative technologies include LED street lighting, smart landscaping, state-of-the-art central irrigation controls and oil-free chiller plant compressors.

-- The Navy Region Southwest in San Diego has an energy and water efficiency program that covers 10 installations. In 2009 the organization reduced energy consumption by more than 223 billion Btu and 662

million gallons of water, decreasing its energy intensity by 17.7 percent from 2003 and water intensity by 27 percent from 2007.

VA campaign urges vets to use benefits, services WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a campaign to encourage veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to take advantage of available VA benefits and services.

The new ad promotes one of VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki’s top priorities: providing more veterans access to VA services, Secretary Roberts said. Only about 8 million of the more than 23 million veterans around the country take advantage of VA benefits or health care, she said.

“This advertising campaign is an effort to bridge the gap,” Secretary Roberts said. “VA wants servicemembers and veterans to know we are a resource. The sooner we meet their needs, the less likely they are to encounter the repercussions commonly associated with their post-combat experience.”

Former Marine Sgt. Robert Kugler, an Iraqi war veteran, plays the lead role in VA’s first television ad, “What Lies Ahead.”

Sergeant Kugler was deployed to Iraq when his brother, Mike Doheny, a Marine veteran working as a civilian security contractor for the Army Corps of Engineers, was killed during an improvised explosive device attack southeast of Baghdad. Sergeant Kugler escorted his brother’s body home to Broken Bow, Neb., and then returned to Iraq to finish his deployment.

After separating from the military, Kugler heeded the advice Mike left behind in a letter to be opened only upon his death: Follow your dreams and do the things you’ve always wanted.

For Rob, that meant moving to Los Angeles and pursing an acting career. He currently takes improvisation classes at the Groundlings Theater and School and has appeared in several TV ads.

In his VA ad debut, Kugler urges combat veterans transitioning back to civilian life to take advantage of the benefits and services they’ve earned.

“Welcome home!” he says in the ad.

“You’ve served your country. Now that you’ve completed your service, you’ve got lots of opportunities for your future.

“But health comes first,” he continues.

“Sign up for health care at your nearest VA.” “Thinking about a job, or school?” he asks. “The GI Bill can help pay for college and VA’s job assistance can prepare you for a career.

“Want to buy a house?” he questions. “See if you qualify for a zero-down VA home loan.

“It’s your VA,” he concludes. “Take advantage of your benefits.”

The ad directs viewers to the VA website to sign up for benefits at www.va.gov.

Afghanistan shows progress on economic, governance fronts KABUL, Afghanistan – Several achievements in September demonstrate Afghanistan’s progress in economic and governance development, according to a NATO International Security Force news release.

ISAF officials issued the following as examples of progress from each region that they said reflects the long-term commitment of the Afghan government and its international partners to create security, stability and opportunity for all Afghans. They also demonstrate the continuing success of partnered Afghan-coalition security operations to protect the people from the insurgency, they said.

In the Southwest: -- About 1,000 Afghan farmers and village

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-- Just five months ago Marjah did not have a formally-trained police force. Marjah has a police station and about 300 fully trained police officers to patrol the area.

-- Marjah’s local government helped open four new schools in time for the new school year. Among the four, Marjah High School opened its doors for the first time in more than six years.

-- A marketplace that was closed for more than five years reopened in Marjah on Sept.

11. In the Musa Qal’ah District of Helmand province the bazaar has grown from about 200 shops in March to more than 500.

In the South: -- Afghan officials and international partners are working to improve the supply of electricity to Kandahar City. The first of two 10-megawatt power plants is scheduled to be operational by December, and is expected to provide power to up to 15,000 homes.

In the North: -- In the commercial hub of Mazar-E Sharif, Afghan officials and international partners are engaged in several major infrastructure projects such as road construction and a water utility improvement program.

-- A $170 million project to construct a 75-kilometer railroad line between Hairatan and Mazar-e-Sharif near the Uzbekistan border is complete.

-- The Ministry of Mines recently opened four new petroleum wells in the Angot area of Sar-E Pul province. The wells are expected to yield about 800 barrels of crude oil daily.

In the East: -- Work is nearly complete on a new 100bed hospital in Khost City that will double patient capacity over the existing facility, improve the quality of and access to health care for the province’s 1 million residents, and create jobs in the province.

-- Afghan women in Jalalabad are rehabilitating a nursing hostel and performing traditionally male tasks like painting, plastering and electrical work. The program is geared

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toward training and employing war widows and women with disabled husbands.

-- Also in Jalalabad, work is beginning on a new 1,200-student Technical and Professional Learning Institute. The Education Ministry is funding the project, which will provide students with technical and vocational training.

-- In Paktika province, about 60 students are enrolled in the Sharana Vocational and Agriculture Center’s two-month class to learn chicken and egg production.

In the West: -- Thirty-five Afghan farmers gathered Sept. 14 at the Herat Seed Center to receive seven tons of saffron bulbs and fertilizer donated by the Italian Provincial Reconstruction Team. Each farmer received 440 pounds of saffron bulbs, which could cover about 3,000 square meters.

-- In Herat, work is almost complete on a $650,000 women’s social center. The facility will offer a more secure women’s training facility and meeting place.

In the Capital region: -- Afghan provincial and district leaders formally opened a bridge in Farza district Sept. 25. The $170,000 project began in February at the request of Shah Nasır village residents.

Afghan National Security Forces Development: -- Twenty-nine Afghan women graduated Sept. 23 from the Afghan army’s officer candidate school at the Kabul Military Training Center. There are nearly 300 women in the Afghan army.

-- An Afghan army company of about 100 soldiers departed Afghanistan Sept. 17 for Turkey to participate in Turkey’s commando basic training course. The month-long training program is through a joint partnership between Afghan and Turkish defense forces.

-- The third group of Afghan army military police graduated Sept. 23 from the Detention Operations Training Center in Parwan. More than 700 Afghan military police are currently training to augment the guard force.

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Stay healthy, run off that turkey dinner

Member of Joint Base Charleston pace themselves as they near the three-quarter mile mark of the Commander's Fitness Challenge run Oct. 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. More than 250 Airmen from various units came out to participate in the monthly challenge. The monthly event is open to all members of JB CHS.

U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor

Airmen sample healthy snacks provided by the Health and Wellness Center after the Commanders Fitness Challenge run Oct. 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The HAWC offers many services to assist members of JB CHS in leading active and healthy lives. Some services offered include nutrition counseling, tobacco cessation classes, blood pressure screening and jogging strollers for use. The HAWC's hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Closing in on the 18-minute mark, Airmen dash toward the finish line during the Commander's Fitness Challenge run Oct. 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The run kicked off with remarks from the Joint Base Charleston commander and Health and Wellness Center director, encouraging all of Team Charleston to continue engaging in physical activity during the holiday months and warned against over-indulgence. The HAWC offers several classes and services to aid members in achieving that goal and is located at the rear entrance of the Fitness and Sports Center on the Air Base.

Airmen dash off as the horn sounds at the beginning of the Commander's Fitness Challenge run Oct. 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. This month's fitness challenge kicked off the "Healthy Through the Holidays" program that the Health and Wellness Center is currently promoting.

To See More Photos & News, Visit www.Charleston.Af.Mil

NSA Physical Fitness Assessment The PFA for Naval Support Activity is as follows: Oct. 18 – Oct. 20: Weigh-ins at Sam’s Gym (7 to 8 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

Oct. 21 – Oct. 22: PRT at Sam’s Gym (7 a.m.)

Oct. 25: PRT make up day at Sam’s Gym (7 a.m.)

Oct. 26: PRT Swim (If you plan on swimming then please contact Master at Arms 1st Class Moore or Master at Arms 2nd Class Green so that arrangements can be made) Oct. 27: PRT Swim make up day

Oct. 28: PRT Bike/Elliptical at Sam’s Gym (7 a.m.)

Oct. 29: PRT Bike/Elliptical make up day at Sam’s Gym (7 a.m.)

If you have any questions or concerns about the PFA please contact MA1 Moore.

BASE INFORMATION Sunday: 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ The Commissary doors open for disabled patrons 30 minutes early.

Health and Wellness Center: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provides nutritional counseling, tobacco cessation, Bod Pod testing, blood pressure screening, wellness information, jogging strollers, massage, relaxation room

Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times.

Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gâ&#x20AC;? rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old.

This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movies: Fri., Oct 15, 7:30 p.m. - Machete Sat., Oct 16, 7:30 p.m. - Going The Distance Fri., Oct. 22, 7;30 p.m. - Resident Evil: Afterlife Sat., Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. - The American Fri., Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. - Alpha and Omega Sat., Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. - Devil.

Family Practice Medical Clinic: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fitness and Sports Center: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Outdoor Recreation: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Shoppette: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Base Veterinarian: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Saturday: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m. /

Base Exchange/Mall: â&#x20AC;˘ Main store: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Burger King: Mondays - Saturdays: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Charleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grilled Subs: Mondays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed â&#x20AC;˘ Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza: Mondays - Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed â&#x20AC;˘ Barber Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed â&#x20AC;˘ Beauty Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed â&#x20AC;˘ GNC: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Laundry/Dry Cleaners: Mondays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fridays: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. / Saturdays: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. / Sundays: Closed â&#x20AC;˘ Stripes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; alterations shop: Mondays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fridays: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m., Sundays: Closed Chapel: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Friday: 7:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Catholic Services: Daily mass is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday Reconciliation is held at 4:15 p.m. and Mass at 5 p.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church is held Sunday at 9:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Protestant Services: Inspirational Gospel Worship Service is held Sunday at 8 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church is held Sunday at 11 a.m. Truth Seekers Bible Study is held Thursday at the Chapel Annex at 7 p.m.

The commissary doors open for disabled patrons at 9 a.m.

Chapel: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thursday: 8 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. / Friday: 8 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday Catholic Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday Protestant Services: 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Catholic services during week: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and first Friday of each month at 11 a.m.

Frequently Called Numbers

Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for individual show times.

Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing.

This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movies: Predators: Thur.-Sat., Oct. 14-16, 7:30 p.m.

The Last Airbender: Sat., Oct. 16, 5 p.m. & Sun., Oct 17, 2 p.m.

Killers: Thur., Oct 21, 7:30 p.m. & Sat., Oct 23, 7:30 p.m.

Twilight Saga: Fri, Oct 22, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 23, 5 p.m., Sun., Oct. 24, 2 p.m.

Jonah Hex: Thur., Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. & Sat., Oct 30, 7:30 p.m.

Grown Ups: Fri, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Oct 30, 5 p.m., Sun., Oct. 31, 2 p.m.

Base Exchange: â&#x20AC;˘ Main store: Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Saturday: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Barber Shop: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Friday: 8 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. / Saturday: 8 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. / Sunday: Closed â&#x20AC;˘ Mini Mart: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Saturday: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Uniform Center: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Friday: 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m. / Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sunday: 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m.

Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Friday: 9:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m. / Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sunday: 9:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m.

To see the Patriot (and back issues) online, visit www.Charleston Military.com For display advertising information, call 412-5861.

â&#x20AC;˘ Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 â&#x20AC;˘ American Red Cross: 764-2323 â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelor Housing: 764-7646 â&#x20AC;˘ Chaplainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office: 764-7222/7912 â&#x20AC;˘ Commissary: 764-2020 â&#x20AC;˘ Military and Family Readiness Center: 764-7294/7480 â&#x20AC;˘ Morale, Welfare and Recreation: 764-7601 â&#x20AC;˘ Navy College: 764-4493 â&#x20AC;˘ Navy Exchange: 764-7042 â&#x20AC;˘ Navy Marine Corps Relief Society: 764-7662 â&#x20AC;˘ Pass & Badge Office (Auto Registration): 764-4231 â&#x20AC;˘ Personal Support Detachment: 764-7431/7432 Health Clinic: Information Central Appointments Commanding Officer Public Affairs Officer Legal Security Safety Red Cross TRICARE Information Officer of the Day Outpatient Records Pharmacy Pharmacy Refill Only General Surgery Immunizations Wellness Radiology

794-6000 794-6221 794-6200 794-6213 794-6225 794-6020 794-6557 794-6220 794-6030 794-6000 794-6050 794-6100 794-6120 794-6150 794-6850 794-6910 794-6250

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For information on other faith groups, call the Base Chapel.

Frequently Called Numbers â&#x20AC;˘ Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 â&#x20AC;˘ Medical Appointment Line: 963-6880 â&#x20AC;˘ American Red Cross: 963-3377 â&#x20AC;˘ Base Chapel: 963-2536 â&#x20AC;˘ Military Family Housing: 963-3859/ 963-3858 â&#x20AC;˘ Inns of Charleston: 963-3806 â&#x20AC;˘ Golf Course: 963-1833 â&#x20AC;˘ Health and Wellness Center: 963-4007 â&#x20AC;˘ Unaccompanied Housing: 963-3859 â&#x20AC;˘ Commissary: 963-5695 â&#x20AC;˘ Military and Family Readiness Center: 963-4406 â&#x20AC;˘ Education Office: 963-4575 â&#x20AC;˘ Base Exchange: 552-5000 â&#x20AC;˘ Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center: 963-5729 â&#x20AC;˘ Military Personnel - ID Cards, Separations, Awards & Decorations, etc.: 963-0677

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Air Base â&#x20AC;˘ Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil â&#x20AC;˘ 628th Force Support Squadron - MWR, Readiness, Fitness, Jobs, Lodging, Dining, Recreation, Education, Veterinary Clinic: www.jbcharleston.com Medical Support â&#x20AC;˘ Base Clinic: www.charleston.af.mil â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Search â&#x20AC;&#x153;628th Medical Operations Squadronâ&#x20AC;? for clinic factsheets â&#x20AC;˘ TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com â&#x20AC;˘ TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information â&#x20AC;˘ Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com â&#x20AC;˘ Automated Housing Referral Network: www.ahrn.com â&#x20AC;˘ DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil â&#x20AC;˘ Household Goods Shipment: www.move.mil â&#x20AC;˘ Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse Internal Medicine Preventive Medicine Military Medicine Pediatrics Physical Therapy Mental Health Occupational Health Primary Care Orthopedics-Podiatry OBGYN Lab Optometry Management Information Logistics Facilities

794-6300 794-6560 794-6700 794-6350 794-6400 794-6450 794-6550 794-6800 794-6750 794-6650 794-6600 794-6880 794-6500 794-6951 794-6953

Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Weapons Station â&#x20AC;˘ Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil â&#x20AC;˘ On-Base Housing: www.nwscharlestonhomes.com â&#x20AC;˘ Morale, Welfare and Recreation: www.jbcharleston.com â&#x20AC;˘ Naval Nuclear Power Training Command: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston â&#x20AC;˘ Navy Region Southeast: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston Navy Medical Support, Charleston â&#x20AC;˘ Naval Health Clinic Charleston: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil â&#x20AC;˘ NWS Branch Medical Clinic: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil/NWSBMCnew.htm â&#x20AC;˘ Charleston Naval Pharmacies: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil/pharmacy â&#x20AC;˘ TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com â&#x20AC;˘ TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information â&#x20AC;˘ Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com â&#x20AC;˘ DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil â&#x20AC;˘ Household Goods Shipment: www.smartwebmove.navsup.navy.mil â&#x20AC;˘ Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse â&#x20AC;˘ Navy College Program: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston

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Aero Club Open House Saturday,10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Latin Night Tonight 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Free food & beverages $49 Discovery flights 101 Fighter Road, south of the FAA control tower 963-5152 or www.jbcharleston.com

• Cash bar • Dance lessons • Club menu available until 10 p.m. $7 cover Open to everyone

Free Members’ Breakfast for Lunch Monday, Oct. 18 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A United States Air Force Production

Members’ drawing after lunch for 32” flat-screen TV

Membership Drive Oct. 18 - Dec. 13

Receive three months of free dues when you sign up during the drive. Other “welcome aboard” benefits include free lunches, free Starbucks coffee and the opportunity to enter drawings to win one of three big, flat-screen TVs.

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Singing Talent Contest Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Broadcast live from Scott AFB, IL Exclusive viewing available only at the Charleston Club. Come and cheer Charleston’s own Jason Shamis to victory!

• Free admission • Food and drink specials • Family show • Open to everyone

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North Charleston Performing Arts Center Thursday, Oct. 21 - 7 p.m.

Free admission Free parking Go to www.jbcharleston.com for more details.

Give us five days and we’ll give you a sport for a lifetime.

Oct. 18 - 22 5 - 6:30 p.m.

To register, go to www.getgolfready.com and enter the Air Base zip code of 29404.

Wrenwoods Golf Course Experience Christmas at

Biltmore Estate Dec. 11-12

• One night’s lodging (based on double occupancy) • Night candlelight tour of the home • Day tours of the gardens, grounds and winery • Three full meals • Transportation • $295 per person • Space is limited. Call ASAP for reservations.

Outdoor Recreation Center On the Air Base 963-1732

Five lessons with a pro for only $99!

Huge Framing Sale Oct. 18-29 Save 10, 20 or 30%!

The more you spend, the more you save!

(Savings apply to custom framing only.)

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MISC NOTICeS Come Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info, playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group "Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC" Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston.

Visit our website for playdates and more http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/ MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten.

Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Old Fort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD. Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen 873-2283 for more information.

ServICeS Triple Military Discount - Free Move In Truck 1 Free month, rules may apply All Safe Storage 3674 Ladson Road Ladson, (843) 871-5151 and All Safe Storage 1025 Baconsbridge Road Summerville (843) 873-0083 www.allsafestoragesc.com Home Day Care 6wks-4yrs full/part time/wkends/eves/hol. off Ashley Phos. Rd. call 568-8609 / 364-4140 Charleston Auto Storage 843 767-0112 Short/Long Term Parking. Cars, boats, bikes, RVs and ATVs. Special Military Rates. Near AFB and Navy Base

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Minutes from base. 364-4877.

4Br/2Ba/2Car Garage $1100/mo. in S’ville Carriage Lane Community; Easy access to I26.

Avail Oct. 15; No pets;Call Nathan 8434370051 2b/1 bth condo Hanahan $600 mo inc water; boat dock;pool;gated conv 2 TTC & shpg;15 min to both mil. bases;$250+1st mth 843-442-0126 3BR, garage screen-patio,1500sqft, 3.5 Bath, freeTWcable, 3 walkin closets, For Sale $123,500 or Rent $1200mo. Shar 277-7744 Summerville 4br 3.5b Townhome for Rent. Dble Masters! 1 Up & 1 Downstairs. Close to everything. $1200 call Betty 843-814-8792 4Br/2Ba Brick House in West Ashley. Renovated Granite, Hdwd Flrs, Stainless Appl., Fenced, Miltary Discount, $1275/mo., Call 278-5454 122 Avalon Rd Brookwood Subdiv3Br/2.5Ba/ 1Car. Summerville, Dor 2, fenced yard, mil disc.

Dish/frig/wash/dryer $1100mo 843-327-1376

Wanted to buy: 10ft step ladder in good condition. Paint splatters ok. Call 817-9663.

Summerville/Ladson 15-20 min to bases brick 3 bedroom homes with fncd yard pets neg, military discount avail 750-800 mo 843 442 5767

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Archdale - 4BR/2BA Home. 5 minutes to AF Base, move-in ready. $163,000.

Call Henry Cerceo - 843-860-5530 LIKE BRAND NEW 2000 sq ft. 3br 2.5ba home, lg BONUS RM, 2 car gar & priv fence, Hanahan, Tanner Plantation/Ibis Glade, close to the base, $219,000 Marty 843-514-4390 www.cbunited.com/1025645 Nice Home 2000 sq ft 5br 3ba w/ INGROUND POOL, priv fence, storage building, many interior upgrades, close to the base, Hanahan, Tanner Plantation/Ibis Glade $239,000 Marty 843-514-4390 www.cbunited.com/1014934 SUPER CLEAN HOME 2090 sq ft 4br 2.5ba 2 car gar, built 2005, privacy fence, side driveway to rear, many upgrades & NO CCR's, minutes to the base. $188,000 Marty www.cbunited.com/1025357

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MOTOrCYCleS ATV, Honda Rancher 4x4 ES, 2004, green elect shift, racks frnt/rear, gun mounts, 955 mi, 2d owner, $3K obo 843-819-3226

MISC ITeMS FOr SAle Washer dryer sets $250/$350, sofas and sofa sleepers $60/$200, dressers & chest drwrs $40/$250, kitchen & dinette sets $50/$200. Call 452-2229

12” Thick Pillowtop mattress Set. Never opened, still in plastic. Must sell ASAP. Was $600, Sell $235. Call Keith, 843-375-5908.

patio table and chairs $30, iron man bike $40 leg magic $30, 89 foot chain link fence u pul up $50 call kim at 904 735 9708

Kitchen Cabinets. Never installed. All wood & dovetailed. Cost $5500. Sacrifice $1650. Call after 4 p.m. 843-856-4680 or 843-881-5803.

Mastertow Car Dolly good condition. Tire straps included. Asking $500. 873-5466

A 6 Piece Cherry Bedroom Set w/matt & box. Never used.

Can Del $350. 696-5212

6-shelf bookcase ($15), small TV stand ($10), 7piece Dining Rm table ($400 obo). All excellent or good condition. 724-9028 Medela Breast Pump In Style Advanced breastpump machine. $125. Call Selena @ 843-7547404 for details on equipment.

Lawn care combo!! Self-propelled mower, weed trimmer, blower, hedge trimmers, 100' cord, $200 all call John 843-743-8855

Pr Video Rockers/Chairs $60 Brand new. Dk Tan Stacked book end table. Gorgeous $45.

Outdoor wicker coffee table $45, 760-0529 6 person Hot tub, Like new, pchd new in 2007 and hardly used. Cover, chemicals, spa pads included. $2000. 850-543-3048 Queen bedroom suite $300 Formal dining room table and chairs $150. Call 609-5384

Sofa and Loveseat. New in package Must Sell $350. Call 696-5712 Can Deliver.

Queen P-top Matt. and Box Set NEW in Plastic. $125…Full also available.

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