Oct. 20 - Nov. 2, 2017 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Vol. 8, No. 20

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

October 20, 2017

Readying ordnance Mineman Petty Officer 3rd Class Alonso Tamez, Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston, buffs a Mark 15 fin at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, S.C., Aug. 29, 2017. These fins deploy when bombs and mines are dropped to slow their descent. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

INSIDE

ONLOAD

Weapons Station readies shipment See page 3

FITNESS

FSS extends hours for FAC and MPF See page 7

242 YEARS

U.S. Navy celebrates birthday See page 8

Next Issue of the Patriot: November 3, 2017

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Naval mine shop provides unique mission to JB Charleston

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

Editor’s note: Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton contributed to this article.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston, on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, is responsible for assembling the mines required for Air Force and Navy missions.

“The Charleston unit is the largest intermediate maintenance activity for mines in the world. Our area of responsibility covers more than half the globe,” said Michael Mills, NMCLANT UC mine operations manager. “Our first mission is to store, maintain and assemble, as needed, pre-positioned war reserve stock service mines. Secondly, we provide exercise and training mines to support the Navy, Air Force and allied forces.”

Sailors in the mine shop are trained to mobilize and support overseas and stateside munitions operations.

“All active duty and reserve enlisted sailors are organized and trained to deploy as mobile detachments to support mining operations,” said Mills.

“These teams deploy overseas and within the continental United States to aircraft carriers and Air Force bomber bases.”

Members from NMCLANT UC are responsible for maintaining munition assets around the world. Due to the dangers associated with handling mines, each munition must be assembled with caution.

“In this shop, we do most of the maintenance for assets related to mine war-

fare,” said Mineman Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Evans, NMCLANT UC lead petty officer for production. “When working with explosives there’s a lot that can go wrong so we take every precaution possible to ensure everyone and everything is safe.”

NMCLANT UC also acts as a training center for reserve detachments while being ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.

“Three reserve mine detachments are permanently assigned to NMCLANT Unit Charleston and assist when needed,” said Mills. “Other reserve detachments attached to overseas mine shops perform routine training and certification at Charleston.”

One of the Charleston unit’s priorities is constructing quick-strike and versatile exercise mines. Mineman Petty Officer 2nd Class Jake La Grange, NMCLANT UC LPO for Versatile Exercise Mine Systems, said these mines help train United States and allied military forces.

“VEMS are smart exercise mines that when placed in water, will transmit a signal back to our ships and will test how effective and versatile our ships are when navigating through a minefield,” said LaGrange. “The mines are placed in the water with the assistance of Air Force bomber aircraft from airdrop.”

NMCLANT UC members are trained to be able to quickly and safely get their assets to all designated locations. Getting these mines where they need to go keeps military members vigilant for real-world situations.

“We can build many mines quickly and ship them out the door just as fast,” said LaGrange. “Our job is to help the Navy, Air Force and other allied forces keep the steel edge of their blades sharp.”

Citizen Soldiers ready JB Charleston Airmen for deployment

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Allison Payne Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Members from the South Carolina Army National Guard provided a modified version of Warfighter Skills Training to a class of Joint Base Charleston Airmen at the McCrady ANG Training Center Sept. 25-29, 2017.

“In WST, we review how to hold your weapon, how to move tactically, how to treat casualties on the battlefield and some counter improvised explosive devices training because they are the primary killer of Soldiers overseas,” said Capt. John Seigler, South Carolina ANG pre-mobilization training officer in charge. “These are important skills because even Airmen will find themselves in a convoy, so we combine their training with ours so they know what to look for when they go overseas.”

Army instructors training Airmen provided the services insight into operational similarities and differences between the ways they operate, which

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allowed the two services to better understand how to work together.

“We love training with the Air Force,” said Seigler. “The Air Force teaches the Army just as much as we teach the Air Force, especially when Airmen show up to this training with positive attitudes and are hungry to learn.”

The training helped foster an understanding of both services, encouraging closer integration into joint units.

“We’ll be in the field together, so we have to have a tight bond and be a family always,” said Airman 1st Class Genise Brewton, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system maintainer. “Our relationship with the Army is kind of like brother and sister. We laugh together, fight together and, at the end of the day, we’re all military together.”

Seigler said the Army instructors were happy with the outcome of the training and believe it was a success because of the positive attitudes of the Airmen.

“It’s rewarding for me to take people and teach them these individual skills and see them put it all Joint Base Charleston Airmen discuss the overall basic combat skills training with Army instructors during the final day of Warfighter Skills Training at McCrady Army National Guard Training Center, S.C., Sept. 29, 2017. The intent of the training is to ensure Airmen possibly deploying to hostile theaters in support of joint service operations have the knowledge, skills and abilities to survive and support the mission in and out of combat.

together,” said Seigler. “I think this is very important training because fundamentals always come first and this basic WST is a foundation. No matter how specialized your job may be, it all comes back to these basics so it’s extremely important to learn them and know them well.”

Airmen enjoyed the training and benefitted from the Army instructor’s knowledge, which ultimately helped to build more trust and cohesion between the branches.

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Celebrating Navy History

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

Cesar Torres, Culinary Specialist 1st Class

"Serving in the Navy gives me the opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals who share the goal of serving the nation and providing a means of security for the United States and its allies.

The Navy's birthday is the celebration of the standing of the world's greatest maritime force."

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The Patriot • Oct. 20 - Nov. 2, 2017

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JB CHS COMMENTARY

“This is a football……”

Commentary by U.S. Navy Capt. Scott D. Heller SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic commanding officer

14 Guiding Principles that make up the Code of Ethics: 1. Public service is a public trust, requiring employees to JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Vince Lombardi, place loyalty to the Constitution, the laws and ethical princione of the most successful professional football coaches in above private gain. ples history, was famous for beginning his practices by saying…

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Employees shall not hold financial interests that conflict “Gentlemen, this is a football.” He understood that the basics with the conscientious performance of duty. won games. The basics brought his team together. The basics 3.

Employees shall not engage in financial transactions were the foundation. Let’s take a moment to focus on the nonpublic government information or allow the impropusing basics of our service. er use of such information to further any private interest.

As service members and federal civilian employees, we 4.

An employee shall not, except pursuant to such reasonable all raised our right hands and took an oath affirming or exceptions as are provided by regulation, solicit or accept any swearing to, "...defend the Constitution against all enemies, or other item of monetary value from any person or entity gift foreign and domestic." The oath we took -- whether it was Navy Capt. Scott Heller seeking official action from, doing business with, or conducting, last month, last year or many years ago -- is part of our comCommander Officer, SPAWAR activities regulated by the employee’s agency, or whose intermon history and purpose, a unifying force and the foundaests may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of the tion for our service… an accepting and diverse service to our nation. A servduties. employee’s ice focused on being ready for war tomorrow, with the intention of fore5. Employees shall put forth honest effort in the performance of their duties. stalling that moment. There are innumerable tasks to be completed to make 6. Employees shall make no unauthorized commitments or promises of our service successful, however the foundation is the ethical standards bringany kind purporting to bind the government. ing us together and building our credibility with the people we serve.

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Employees shall not use public office for private gain.

We must be committed to fostering and maintaining a strong ethical culEmployees shall act impartially and not give preferential treatment to 8. ture in which all employees are truthful and respectful in our dealings with any private organization or individual. each other and with those outside our organizations. We should always 9.

Employees shall protect and conserve federal property and shall not use remain sensitive to others and pause to consider our actions to ensure we it for other than authorized activities. maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination of any type.

Employees shall not engage in outside employment or activities, 10.

Public service is a public trust, which means we are, and should be, held including seeking or negotiating for employment, conflicting with official to a higher standard. By following a few simple rules of thumb which I use, government duties and responsibilities. we will remain strong and successful.

11. Employees shall disclose waste, fraud, abuse and corruption to appro1) Do your best at whatever you are supposed to be doing, right now. authorities. priate Understand your mission. Don’t be distracted by things other than your 12.

Employees shall satisfy in good faith their obligations as citizens, team’s mission. including all just financial obligations, especially those—such as federal, 2) Be nice. Build a team and create the foundation for success in our colstate or local taxes — imposed by law. laborative enterprise.

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3) When someone isn’t living up to the standards of our service, help opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national repair the situation. Each of us is accountable for the culture in the teams of origin, age or handicap. which we are members. Improve those teams.

14. Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance they Our nation is only as strong as our culture, and the culture we have is the one violating the law or the ethical standards promulgated pursuant to this order. are we accept. Keep our expectations high and the nation will be better for it.

Servant leadership, ministry of presence Commentary by U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Chris Adams NAVCONBRIG Charleston chaplain

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – I am often asked about my decision to leave civilian ministry after 15 years of pastoring and missionary work to enter the Navy Chaplain Corps. My response is simple - I responded to a call to serve in a different way. Though I enjoyed my earlier years of ministry, I always sensed there was something missing. I would see the people I was called to serve a couple of times each week usually during some time of formal gathering. Relationships within the church were growing but it seemed to me they remained superficial. True, we were “walking through life” together, but seldom engaging in life. So, I began to talk with other servant-leaders, read books on leadership and building community all while looking for ways to help others truly grow. Then, I discovered it. There is a difference between “going through life” together and “doing life” together.

In the chaplain corps, we call this approach to servant-leadership a “ministry of presence.” As a Navy chaplain, I have the privilege of being with the people I serve day-in-and-day-out. Whether on shore duty or deployed down-range, I have the opportunity to be with my “congregation” in the times that count. Not just the occasional, pre-scheduled times of religious activity. I have an opportunity to engage others in the midst of

their struggles and to celebrate with them in moments of victory.

Leadership is a people oriented business.

Did you know this is an important leadership principle you can learn?

In, The 360 Leader, John Maxwell warns leaders of the trap of spending too much time in their offices and not among their people. During the flurry of daily “administravia,” it is easy to lose focus and forget the people you lead. And as he says, “If you forget the people, you undermine your leadership.” Maxwell encourages us to get out and walk slowly through the halls. As we do, he encourages us to adopt five habits which will help us become better servant-leaders. First, slow down. Slow down long enough to talk to people. Second, express care and concern. Value others as human beings, not merely as human-doings. Third, show interest in their professional and personal lives. I often remind myself of the need to learn something new about a shipmate’s professional goals as well as their family’s names. Fourth, pay attention to who avoids you. Actions often speak louder than words. Finally, care enough to get involved. In the military, we call this “invasive” leadership.

Like many of you, I need to be reminded of these truths often: We are in the people business. People matter, so they should matter to me. Don’t simply live life, do-life. And now, put down this article and get out there and “walk some halls!”

Partnership: Planning through Response and Recovery Commentary by Captain John W. Reed U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – On August 30, 2017, I had the great honor to relieve Captain Greg Stump and the privilege to assume command of Coast Guard Sector Charleston and its team of dedicated professionals.

As a new member of community, it is truly inspiring to witness the exceptional teamwork, cooperation and partnerships with our government and industry partners here in the Lowcounty.

These relationships strengthen the safety and security of the region’s ports in extraordinary and often unseen ways.

The nation suffered catastrophic damage because of three devastating storms in recent months. The Coast Guard, including Sector Charleston, and other federal agencies are responding to the needs of those impacted in an “all hands on deck” fashion. Even today, numerous DOD and DHS assets and personnel from Charleston are currently deployed to provide critical humanitarian assistance, re-open maritime ports for critical supplies and coordinate restoration of the greater maritime transportation system.

What may be less well-known is the behindthe-scenes, everyday work involved in developing and strengthening partnerships which are critical to operational success and family readiness.

Well before a threat is at our staff facilitated the Heavy Weather door-steps, Sector Charleston’s Advisory Group conference calls to Contingency Planning and Force discuss and communicate plans and Readiness staff reviews and concerns with a diverse population of exercises plans to prepare for a maritime stakeholders. myriad of incidents, including Communication was and is essenscenarios such as severe weathtial. Our network of liaison officers er, mass rescue and pollution helped us stay engaged with DOD, response. Interagency exercises state and local officials for real-time are conducted frequently to situation updates on the storm’s everevaluate and improve our plans changing forecast, conditions and on the local and regional level. impact. At the forefront of my mind In Charleston, we are also forwas the safety and accountability of Capt. John W. Reed tunate to host the SEAHAWK our personnel and their families.

USCG Sector Chas. commander Interagency Operations Center, Participation in the Joint Base’s providing a crucial in-person conduit between fed- Crisis Action Team conference calls contributed to eral, state and local partners on a range of mar- the orderly evacuation of Coast Guard families residitime security, law enforcement, and intelligence ing on Joint Base Charleston. The Joint Base’s evacissues. We also have a booming maritime industry. uation order was the model used for the evacuation Our Prevention staff works closely with the indus- of Sector Charleston units and dependents in other try to ensure vessels and facilities in the port are in parts of South Carolina and Georgia. compliance with safety, security and environmenThe response to Irma in Charleston provided tal standards. me with a superb introduction to many of our partDuring my first full week on the job, I witnessed ners and instilled great confidence in our ability to these plans and partnerships play out in real-time as work together toward a common goal. While our we prepared and responded to Hurricane Irma. As local area was not as significantly impacted as othCaptain of the Port, we had to balance the safety of ers, I know our preparation helped mitigate risk the port and waterway with the need to facilitate mar- and contributed to its prompt recovery. I look foritime commerce; our region’s economic lifeblood. ward to building upon our strong partnerships here Leading up to a storm, our Waterways Management in the Lowcounty.

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For a bit more detail, please take a few minutes to review the federal Guiding Principles for our Code of Ethics as codified in Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 2635. When the next story is released about our service, let’s ensure it is a proud moment.

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The Patriot • Oct. 20 - Nov. 2, 2017

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JB Charleston Weapons Station onloads military vehicles

Humvees are lined up before being loaded onto the Liberty Maritime Corporation’s ship, Honor, at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Sept. 27, 2017. The 841st Transportation Battalion conducts surface distribution and port clearance operations in support of geographic combatant commanders and deployment readiness.

Civilian contractors talk in a huddle before loading military vehicles at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Sept. 27, 2017.

Members from the 841st Transportation Battalion staged, processed and configured the equipment in support of Marine Corps prepositioning and staging efforts across Europe and Asia.

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

A civilian contractor lines up a military vehicle during an on-load at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C., Sept. 27, 2017. Members from the 841st Transportation Battalion staged, processed and configured the equipment in support of Marine Corps pre-positioning and staging efforts across Europe and Asia.

A Humvee is driven onto a ship during an on-load at Joint Base CharlestonWeapons Station, S.C., Sept. 27, 2017.

Citizen Soldiers ready JB Charleston Airmen for deployment - from Page 1 “I appreciate this training because it has helped me better prepare for an upcoming deployment in January,” said Brewton.

“I’m glad I was able to come because if I had gone without this training, I would have deployed not knowing what to expect.

This training definitely benefitted me because now I know I can trust my brothers and sisters in arms.”

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Allison Payne

Senior Airman Cody Rupp, 628th Communications Squadron cyber systems operator, runs during tactical movement training at McCrady Army National Guard Training Center, S.C., Sept. 25, 2017. Army instructors trained Airmen in various skills, to include land navigation, rifle marksmanship, reacting to enemy contact, small squad movement and treating and evacuating casualties.

Airman 1st Class Genise Brewton, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system maintainer, and 2nd Lt. Darby Germain, 628th Force Support Squadron fitness and sports officer in charge, practice treating a simulated casualty on the field during the final day of Warfighter Skills Training at McCrady Army National Guard Training Center, S.C., Sept. 29, 2017.

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The Patriot • Oct. 20 - Nov. 2, 2017

JB CHS NEWS

Impact Aid forms support local school funding

By Clainetta Jefferson, School Liaison Officer Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay

KINGS BAY, GA – Public education is supported primarily by local property tax revenue, state monies and federal funding. Most school districts rely heavily on these resources to fund educational programming including classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, professional development, transportation, administrative services and more. The federal government recognizes school districts like Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties face added economic pressures when local real estate has been purchased for military purposes. As a result, the county government loses the property tax revenue it might otherwise have earned if the federal government had not used or acquired the property.

Compensation for this loss, known as Impact Aid, is paid to the local school district for the “substantial and continuing financial burden” resulting from federal and military activities.

Impact Aid is paid for federal property being used to support military installations, low-income housing, Native American lands and for children whose parents work/live on federal lands.

Payments made under this program are based on mathematical formulas which consider various types of federally-connected children and the costs associated with educating each child.

To qualify for these funds, the local school district must verify the numbers of federallyconnected students served by its local schools. During September and October local schools will send annual Impact Aid forms home. Parents are asked to review the form and verify the information provided is correct.

Although the form is easy to read and review, there remain a few common misconceptions regarding Impact Aid: • “The schools are making money off of our military children.” – NOT TRUE! Administered by the U.S. Department of Education, the Impact Aid program is one of the nation’s oldest educational programs dating back to 1950. Like most federal programs, it was

fully funded in its early years. However, since the mid-1970’s, the program has been under funded. This means local school districts are not being fully compensated for the costs of the educational services they provide.

• “They are collecting too much personal information one place.” – NOT TRUE! In fact, the information requested on the Impact Aid form is the same basic contact information available from school records. Parents are not asked questions about salary or family income, nor are they asked to provide social security numbers or other identifying data. In most cases, they are simply asking parents to confirm the family information and its relationship to federal properties.

• “I am not completing the form since the money does not go directly to my child’s school.”

Impact Aid is not about any one child. It provides partial relief to districts based on federal impact and lost revenues as mentioned above. Withholding the Impact Aid form only denies the local schools much needed funding required to maintain programs and services, which may directly/indirectly impact your child.

• “It’s too much work to fill out all these forms again.” – NOT TRUE! Completing the Impact Aid form will only take a moment. While it is true every child in a family will receive an Impact Aid form, parents will recognize that the forms, for the most part, have been generated using a computer system which inputs the current student information. Parents need only review the information for accuracy. At the bottom of the form there are a few simple questions which can be answered by either checking a box or filling in a few blanks. What else is needed? A signature and a date.

Please demonstrate our strong partnership with the local school district by reviewing and returning the Impact Aid forms in a timely manner. Please do your part and review the form and return it to your local school. When it comes to serving the over 3,000 military children in the Lowcountry, you can make a real Impact. For additional information regarding Impact Aid, feel free to contact your School Liaison Officer, Chris Gerry at christopher.gerry@us.af.mil or call (843) 963-4410.

Career Day gives Junior ROTC cadets military perspective

Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members from Jenkins High School, Savannah, Georgia, walk off of a C-17 Globemaster III during Joint Base Charleston’s annual Career Day here Oct. 11, in South Carolina.

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

Staff Sgt. Kyle Bushey, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, helps Naiyeda Perez, left, Jenkins High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps member, Savannah, Georgia, don an EOD suit during Joint Base Charleston’s annual Career Day here Oct. 11, in South Carolina. Junior ROTC units attended Career Day to get a closer look at what it's like to serve in the U.S. Military. Career Day is a way for the base to connect with young, and possible future service members in the community. Approximately 250 Junior JROTC cadets had the opportunity to have a face-to-face interaction with service members representing the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard.

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members during Joint Base Charleston’s annual Career Day here Oct. 11, 2017, in South Carolina.

Airmen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team, talk to Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members about what it takes to be an EOD training technician, during Joint Base Charleston’s annual Career Day here Oct. 11, in South Carolina.

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Local training keeps survival skills sharp

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – When Airmen enter career fields that have a higher risk of facing capture or isolation they are given survival, evasion, resistance and escape training. Local SERE specialists provide SERE Block Training, a refresher training each month for those in the region who require the triennial training.

“The training we give them is refresher training,” said Senior Airman Jerid Bauscher, 437th Operations squadron SERE specialist. “They learn all the skills they will need during their initial training. However, when they’re in a high risk situation, it’s going to be stressful and hard to think. The goal is to re-enforce the training and help them to develop the muscle memory so when they absolutely need these skills it’s second nature for them."

The water survival portion of the training is held at Short Stay Recreational Park. Short Stay is one of four geographically separated locations that make up Joint Base Charleston.

“We truly appreciate how accommodating the folks here at Short Stay have been,” said Tech. Sgt. Alan Morse, 437th OSS SERE NCO in charge. “They allow us to do our training here and help us in every way they can. If we need any equipment or support, they help us.”

The weeklong refresher training is hosted monthly by the 437th OSS SERE specialists here.

Each year 437th OSS SERE specialists conduct Water Survival Training for 200 to 250 members deemed as high risk of isolation risks from Charleston and the surrounding region.

“During Water Survival Training, we teach them how to get out from under their parachute while in water, how to get into their life raft and how to get water and food,” said Bauscher.

“We go over what’s edible and what isn’t. We also teach them how to use the survival fishing lines in the life raft."

Each day students enrolled in SERE Block Training review basic SERE skills. The first day is water training, where the students learn what to do if they ever land on a body of water or if they have to parachute from an aircraft over a large body of water. The next day, a TheaterSpecific High Risk of Isolation briefing is conducted. This outlines possible scenarios of what could happen if they are forced to evade or are captured based on the theater of operations the member will be going to. Local Area Survival Training is next and provides the students with a better understanding of actions to take should they experence an emergency while flying locally. They are also taught about hazards in the local area such as poisonous plants and animals. Following this they are given Emergency Parachute Training that teaches them actions needed to take during a parachute emergency egress. Finally, SERE Specialists conduct Combat Survival Training at the Naval Weapons Station where students perform evasion techniques while in a simulated, hostile environment.

“The training today was a good refresher,” said Capt. Jonathan Lewczyk, 16th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot. "I haven’t practiced these skills in a few years and this was a good run-through them in case I’m ever in a situation where I need to use these skills."

Airman 1st Class Brandon L. Black, 437th Operations Squadron intelligence specialist, uses water survival techniques to get out from under a parachute Oct. 2, 2017. The purpose of SERE Water Survival Training is to teach the students what to do if they ever land on a body of water or if they have to parachute from an aircraft over a large body of water.

Students work together to get into a life raft during Water Survival Training as Senior Airman Jerid Bauscher, 437th Operations squadron SERE Specialist, right, ensures they use proper technique Oct. 2, 2017. Local SERE specialists provide refresher training monthly for all those in the region who require the triennial training.

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Equal opportunity office campaigns for ADR

By Senior Airman Christian Sullivan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Joint Base Charleston’s equal opportunity office is running a campaign to heighten awareness of their alternative dispute resolution program during the month of October, 2017.

The ADR provides people an alternative route when faced with workplace problems and disputes.

“Alternative dispute resolution is an informal tool available to employees, military or civilian to resolve disputes they may have,” said Toby Housey, Equal Opportunity director. “It’s not a new program. However the program isn’t always properly marketed.”

The EO office is campaigning to focus more attention to the various available options.

“We’re doing this marketing campaign to bring more situational awareness to the program for the population here,” said Housey. “So they know if they’re having a dispute they have another venue to get resolution.”

The resolution program requires the two differing parties to meet with a neutral party to mediate the dispute. The parties talk out their problems while coming to an agreement or compromise.

“ADR encompasses several tools here at Joint Base Charleston,” said Housey. “One we use is mediation, which is a very structured controlled process where parties go through a series of phases and the intent is to get resolution. When the ADR process is approved by the legal office we contact the workplace of the party and find out if it’s a venue they’d like to use. If they say yes we reach out to the other party and find a neutral party to mediate and they come to EO to talk about the issue and hopefully resolve the conflict.”

When both parties are provided with the options, Housey finds the majority of the time just talking about the issues seems to resolve most of the problems.

“This process provides them with an informal safe haven to try and resolve a conflict,” said Housey. “We have a pretty high success rate here. The intent, other than creating a healthier workplace, is getting ahead of a problem and possibly saving the military a lot of money by refraining from going through a legal process.”

Overall, the EO tries to do what every other agency and office tries to do, keep the Air Force running in the most efficient way possible by keeping morale high and the mission ongoing.

“The goal is for people to be able to focus on the mission and not the distractions,” said Housey. “It’s the worst thing to be in an organization and feel like you have a dispute and there’s no option of resolution.”

Combat camera validates total force initiative

By Maj. Hamilton Underwood 4th Combat Camera Squadron

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Members of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, returned last month from Joint Base LewisMcChord, Wash., after supporting exercise Mobility Guardian.

The exercise served as a milestone event for the squadron which activated earlier in the year in a total force initiative construct with the active duty 1st CTCS, with which they are currently co-located.

The 4 CTCS provided the combat camera officer in charge; Capt. Zach Anderson, 4th CTCS, led 36 Airmen from four different units to include the 3rd CTCS and Operating Local Hill. “During this exercise we saw how effectively the active and Reserve components of combat camera can integrate and work together seamlessly as a cohesive force,” he said. ”In an era of high operational tempos with limited resources and personnel, it's imperative the two components work together to leverage each other's strengths toward mission success,"

Anderson added.

Combat camera operated from four different locations throughout Washington capturing day and night imagery of more than 3,650 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international partners participating in everything from paratrooper jumps to aerial refueling.

Mobility Guardian is Air Mobility Command's premier exercise, providing an opportunity for the Mobility Air Forces to train with joint and international partners in airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support.

Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier, 4th CTCS, was positioned at the Grant County Regional Airport, Moses Lake. “It was great working with members of 1 CTCS,” he said.

“I think we really bonded,” Brasier added. “You get to know someone pretty well when work with them in the field.”

In 14 days the team captured imagery that was distributed to 132 media outlets in 22 states and 10 countries.

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Keeping our families in mind while doing our duty

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

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – When a natural disaster impacts where family and loved ones live, they tend to be what you worry about the most. However, as a member of the United States military, you also have to balance the responsibility of responding to overall relief efforts.

Shane Brunner, father of 1st Lt. Jeffrey Brunner, 14th Airlift Squadron, had moved to Marathon, Florida, a city in the Florida Keys, one week before Hurricane Irma made landfall.

“My dad wanted to evacuate, but his friend insisted on staying,” said Brunner. “My dad chose to stay with his friend to ensure nothing happened to him. I knew dad was staying and it worried me, but I figured he would just ride it out.”

Lt. Col. Alan Partridge, 437th Operations Support Squadron director of operations, heard about Brunner’s father being in Marathon and learned Brunner had lost contact with him after the hurricane hit. Partridge decided to help locate Brunner’s father and get him in contact with his son. Partridge was involved in C-17 stage management in order to maintain communication and control of the fleet when the C-17s were relocated and staged at an intermediate location.

“I saw it as a part of what the wing leadership charged us to do as the C-17 stage management: to take care of the aircrews while off-station,” said Partridge. “I didn't know Brunner, in fact, I've only talked to him once which was after we found his dad. However, I do know from experience as a C-17 aircraft commander, you always want everyone on your crew to be focused on the mission. Capt. Keane Carpenter, 14th AS pilot, was Brunner's aircraft commander, so I started a dialogue with him regarding the progress of the search. I checked on Brunner's well-being through him.”

Partridge began his efforts to find Brunner’s father on Sept. 11, the day after Irma hit the Keys. The process involved working with members from here, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Travis Air Force Base, California and Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

“The search started off slowly, and I hit lots of dead ends,” said Partridge. “It took about 48 hours of searching, during lulls in the stage operations and when I was off shift, to get a good lead. After Irma went through, there was no power or cell service in Marathon. I started the search through the 618th Air Operations Center Tanker Airlift Control Center from Scott AFB, asking if they had any contact information there. The first day, they didn’t have anything. I called other organizations looking for anyone who might have satellite phone contact info, but no luck.”

Partridge found out a local C-17 crew was scheduled to go to Marathon from Travis AFB and obtained the aircrew and tail number information. Partridge got a satellite phone connec-

tion and over the course of three and a half days, finally heard from the team. They found Brunner’s father and sent him to their tactical operations center where he was able to speak to his son.

“It was great hearing from him,” said Brunner. “He seemed a little bit shaken but I felt he had more comfort in hearing my voice than anything. He spoke very highly of everyone who was helping him and said he was treated amazingly. It was a remarkable effort by everyone involved and it extended out even further than I could have imagined. I didn’t quite understand how many people were involved in it until the end and I am thankful for each and every one of them and each part they played.”

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Shane Brunner, center, thanks military members for ensuring he was safe after Hurricane Irma hit his local area in Marathon, Florida, Sept. 14, 2017. Shane's son, 1st Lt. Jeffrey Brunner, is a pilot with the 14th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing. Lt. Col. Alan Partridge, 437th Operations Support Squadron director of operations, heard Brunner had lost contact with his father after the hurricane hit. Partridge stepped up to help locate Brunner’s father and get the two of them in contact.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 628th Force Support Squadron’s normal hours of operation have been extended for the Fitness Assessment Cell and the Military Personnel Flight here, Sept. 10.

FAC and MPF members have extended their hours to accommodate military members who work outside of normal shifts during the months of October through December.

“We’re doing this because we don’t want service members to have to come in during their time off,” said 1st Lt. Lainie Long, 628th FSS MPF commander. “This helps them get what they need at a more convenient time for them.”

The FAC is responsible for the fitness assessments required of all members to remain in the military. Members who work outside of normal operations will be able to take these tests on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

“We were getting feedback from a lot of members who work night shifts,” said Staff Sgt. Ronald Holmes II, 628th FSS FAC manager. “We weren’t able to do this before due to manning. However, now we are trialing it for the rest of the year just like the MPF.”

Those at MPF are also extending their hours by remaining open until 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday and Thursday of every month. The MPF is responsible for all identification card issues, evaluations, assignments, retirements, decorations, passports, the Quick Start program and promotions. All functions will be available during the extended hours except for passports.

“Our focus is customer support,” said Troy Jarrell, 628th Force Support Squadron MPF chief customer support. “I like the idea of helping these individuals by minimizing the inconvenience of coming to us during their off hours. This trial period will show us the footprint the additional hours leave.”

The extended hours in the FAC and MPF is a three month pilot program to assess its viability for 2018. The idea for additional hours was based on feedback given to FAC and MPF members from those working outside of normal duty hours.

“We are here to ensure the base’s mission doesn’t stop,” said Jarrell “To do that we need to take care of our people. The mission can’t continue if members aren’t at 100 percent readiness. Providing these extra hours of operation will help make readiness easier for those who don’t work normal duty day hours.”

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Age is just a number

Story and photos by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – People of all ages and backgrounds serve their country without wearing a military uniform proving, regardless of age, they can still do what they love.

628th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen Daniel Kern, age 71, and Michael Schumacher, age 55, demonstrate anyone can continue doing something they want with the right determination. Some airmen from the 628th SFS see them as inspirations despite their ages.

“These gentlemen both have great attitudes and constantly work at their personal fitness,” said William Scheer, 628th SFS air base operations manager. “They are actually faster than some of our active-duty members because of how dedicated they are to their physical health.”

Schumacher has been in law enforcement for 17 years. He spent one year as part of border patrol, six years as part of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in northern Nevada and the last 10 years have been with the Department of the Air Force. He joined the 628th SFS about two years ago and continues to meet the physical fitness standard.

“The wing commander mandating that we receive an hour to work out at the end of our shifts really helps me out,” said Schumacher. “I do a lot of running on the track we have here so I can keep up my running time. My last mile and a half I ran in 11 minutes and 40 seconds at 55 years old. If I can do it, then I think anyone can push themselves and move toward a healthier lifestyle.”

Kern also continues to keep up with his physical health. From a family of 11, Kern and four of his brothers served during the Vietnam War. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving two years of shore duty before separating. Kern went on to college and become a pastor for a few years after leaving the Navy. When that chapter of his life came to a close, he became a tree service company owner and an assistant fire chief for over 20 years. After all this, he decided to try

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Daniel Kern, 628th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, age 71, gets ready for a patrol at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 12. Kern proves anyone can continue doing something they want with the right determination. See more at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

and fulfill one of his earliest passions.

“I wanted to be a cop when I got out of the service but I wasn’t tall enough,” said Kern.

“Years later I was offered a job with a law enforcement agency in Chicago, Illinois, but I turned them down because I was already a pastor at the time. I didn’t really have much to do after I retired from my work as a firefighter, so thanks to the DAF having no age requirement for their civilian workers, I met the fitness requirements and I have been doing this for seven years now.”

Kern now walks every day with his wife, runs and uses the machines in the fitness centers here at least three days a week to stay in shape. Kern said he doesn’t see an end in sight to his time with the 628th SFS and attributes his dedication and successes with the most important people in his life.

“Everyone tells me there’s no way I’m as old as I am from how I act and how I conduct myself,” said Kern. “Having my faith, my wife, my three children and my four grandchildren have also helped me tremendously. Anybody can have the same feeling as long as they set a goal, have a game plan, follow through and follow their faith.”

Maintaining physical fitness is a requirement to be successful in security forces. Kern and Schumacher’s dedication to physical fitness serves as positive examples to all members of the 628th SFS. “They are true professionals and are the epitome of what we need and expect from our Department of the Air Force Civilians,” said Lt. Col. Robert Clouse, 628th SFS commander.

“They bring passion to their jobs. They use their experience and impeccable job knowledge to grow tomorrow's Defenders. They're team players and effectively execute the security and law enforcement missions which enable the Joint Base Charleston missions.”

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The youngest and oldest Sailor at the Navy’s 242nd Birthday Ball cut the cake with Naval Support Activity Command Master Chief Asa Worcester, Oct. 14, 2017. More than 400 members of JB Charleston came together to celebrate the Navy’s historic birthday where the theme was "Sea Power to Protect and Promote."

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JB Charleston hosts regional Alpha Warrior competition

Senior Airman Shadi Zahed, 628 Force Support Squadron Southeast Regional Alpha Warrior Competition lead official, tallies the final scores before announcing the winners following the Southeast Regional Alpha Warrior Competition in the Joint Base Charleston Air Base Gym Sept. 30, 2017.

Maj. Mike Fitzsimmons, 4th Training Squadron Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., participates in the Southeast Regional Alpha Warrior Competition at the Joint Base Charleston Sept. 30, 2017.

Citadel hosts Military Appreciation Week

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz

Col. Patrick Winstead, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, tosses a coin as an honorary captain to determine which team gets possession of the ball at the Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium for the Citadel’s Military Appreciation Night, Oct. 14, 2017. The 628th Security Forces Squadron and 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight represented Joint Base Charleston at the football game. Additionally, the Citadel hosted women’s soccer and volleyball games in support of Military Appreciation Week. The Citadel Bulldog’s football game against the Wofford Terriers was the capstone event, with Woffard winning 20-16.

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

Staff Sgt. Trevor Childs, 437th Aerospace Maintenance Squadron, participates in the Southeast Regional Alpha Warrior Competition at the Joint Base Charleston Air Base Gym Sept. 30, 2017.

Childs finished faster than any male in the Southeast regional competition and will compete at the National Alpha Warrior competition in November.

After placing third in the preliminary round, Childs attributes his improved performance to regular practice. As a night shift worker with the 437th Maintenance Squadron, Childs says he is able to use his lunch break and workout without distractions almost every night.

From parenting to stress management: Family Advocacy programs offer support

By Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

child at Travis Air Force Base,” said Edmond.

“I love my husband and I appreciated his support throughout everything, but to be honest, I longed for my mother who lived in Indiana.

I wished the New Parent Support Program was in place at that time. I needed someone to help me understand how to care for my new baby, breastfeeding and all those other things that new parents need to be aware of. I needed someone to just talk to, and that is what the NPSP offers.”

These classes are constructed to help members develop skills that will benefit them in their daily lives, improve quality of life and may help to prevent instances of domestic violence.

Although the environment of the classes are open and honest, they offer confidentiality in which attendees who are suffering from similar problems can help each other without fear of their personal information being released.

“Personally, I love the programs that we offer.

Who doesn’t get angry or stressed? Who doesn’t at some point in their marriage need someone to talk to or bounce things off or just needs a little extra help during difficult times in a marriage?” said Edmond. “Military families are amazingly resilient, having programs in place like the ones provided through FAP help to enhance the resiliency of our military community.”

For more information on programs and to get enrolled, contact Family Advocacy at 843963-6972 or 843-963-6504.

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Oct. 25 r Interviewing For Success - 9:00-11:00 a.m. Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

Oct. 26 r Navigating Federal Employment - 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

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

Oct. 23-27 r Transition GPS Workshop- 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

Oct. 24 r Operation Protection Identity - 8:00-9:00 a.m. Learn how to avoid multiple threats to your identity and how to protect yourself.

Oct. 30 r Your Career, Your Clearance - 2:30-3:30 p.m. Prudent management of personal finances is an essential component of unit readiness and directly affects mission accomplishment. Come learn about how your finances can affect your security clearance and your career in the military.

Nov. 1 r Heart Link - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Military spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, and benefits/services while networking with other friendly spouses. Brunch provided!

Nov. 2 r The Anacondas In Life - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Nov. 14 r Teaching As a Second Career - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

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

Nov. 15 r MFLC Lunch & Learn - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class: “Facing the Challenges of Divorce.”

Nov. 25 r Resume And Cover Letters - 9:00 - 11:00 am, Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

Nov. 30 r Joint Base 101 Class - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Bldg. 16000, 628 ABW Conference Room on the Air Base (JB CHS-AB).

This class is offered to everyone who works at Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS), including all 628 ABW personnel and all Joint Base Mission Partner personnel (every command/agency at JB CHS). It is an introduction to Joint Basing, what it is, why it happened, what it means, how we operate, what is our guidance, what are our successes and how to survive and thrive in a joint base environment. It also includes general information on the many important missions at JBCHS and what's planned for the future. Please contact 628 ABW/OB, S. Dorothy at 963-2624 or sandra.dorothy@us.af.mil if you would like to attend and for a head count.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oct. 30 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A VA rep will cover the disability claims

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

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

Help your business reach out to the local military community - call 843-412-5861 today to find out about advertising in the Patriot.

Please thank our advertisers for their support of your base paper. Tell them, “I Saw It In the Patriot!”

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

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

Nov. 7 or 28 r Investment Fluency: Planning For Your Tomorrow Today - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Financial readiness workshop to provide the tools and resources that will allow the service member to enrich their financial growth by developing their investment fluency.

Nov. 8 r MFLC Lunch & Learn - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class: “Facing the Challenges of Divorce.”

Nov. 14 r Resume And Cover Letters - 9:00 - 11:00 am, Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters. r Teaching As a Second Career - 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

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

NOTICES r CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480.

r Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston.

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

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