Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 6, No. 41
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, October 30, 2015
437th AW provides airlift for paratroopers
U.S. Army photo / Sgt. Chad Haling
Army jump masters with the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conduct paratrooper door checks during a night tactical combat jump aboard a C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing, while flying over Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2015. The purpose of the jump was to practice exiting the aircraft with cavalrymen and a full combat equipment load to secure a drop zone. The interior lights are red to remain tactical and assist the paratroopers adjust their eyes upon exiting the aircraft.
Increased measures to deter geese, prevent aircraft mishaps continue at JB Charleston
By Christopher Anderson Joint Base Charleston Safety director
Officials at Joint Base Charleston authorized an escalation in the base's ongoing efforts to prevent aircraft bird strikes in the vicinity of the Air Base. Due to a large increase in the number of geese inhabiting areas surrounding the airfield and their growing immunity to other bird-removal tactics, officials approved the supervised use of firearms to decrease and deter the geese population. The goose population has increased again much like it did last year when we first initiated our off-airfield depredation plan. Base residents need to be aware that because of this escalation there will be some instances where the U.S. Department of Agriculture may need to depredate near base housing. As
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Beginning November 2015 Joint Base Charleston’s newspaper, the Patriot, will begin publishing the first and third Fridays of every month. The advantages to a twice monthly paper are an increased ability to cover base activities, more lead time for announcements, additional photos and more comprehensive articles. The JB Charleston family is encouraged to continue submitting stories, articles, commentaries, photos and ideas to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil for inclusion in the paper, as well as the base website. The JB Public Affairs Office will continue to update the JB Charleston website (www.charleston.af.mil) with news and information daily.
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an additional safety measure, the current plan is to remain one-hundred yards from the base housing perimeter. The only exception to depredation inside the base housing perimeter will occur at the pond located on W. Jackson Dr. adjacent to the Forest City housing office. The USDA will continue to use nonlethal deterrents, such as paint ball guns, inside all base housing areas. Bird strikes, especially among large fowl like geese and vultures, pose a significant threat to aircrews, as well as people who live and work near the Air Base. Each year, civil and military aircraft strike thousands of birds and some planes – like U.S. Airways Flight 1549 which did an emergency landing in the Hudson River – crash as a result. Base leaders approved the bird-depredation tactic to prevent just such an incident. "The installation's current plan involves necessary prudent checks and balances to prevent the risk of a safety mishap to our base members and their families," said Col Rob Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander. "Please be assured that our team has numerous checks in place to both minimize risks and ensure the right actions are taken to prevent future strikes." said Lyman. Before USDA representatives begin depredating efforts,
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they must obtain approval from the 628 ABW commander or his designated representative. The USDA representatives will coordinate with base security forces personnel, who will escort them to the scene and cordon off the area to protect the general public. Populated areas on the installation will be assessed for risk and, if the order to remove the geese is given, will receive notification as early as possible before removal efforts begin. All firing will be done while the birds are on the ground and in such a way as to avoid any buildings, structures or people. Finally, the USDA representatives will only use birdshot, to further reduce the risk of injury or damage on base. "We have used this tactic on the airfield for several years and we rarely find geese inhabiting that area any longer. However, a serious threat of bird strikes still remains from flocks further inside the base," said Christopher Anderson, 628 ABW Safety director. Previously, base officials have used non-lethal tactics like loud noises and paintball guns to deter the geese. Though effective at first, the birds have since become immune, Anderson said. Regarding what to do with the meat from any birds killed as result of the new method, the base, when possible, will transport the geese to a processor who can then donate the food to those in need off base, Anderson said. Officials estimate that 120 or more geese currently inhabit the Air Base, having ceased their migratory patterns, said Lt Col Markwart, 437th Airlift Wing chief of safety. These geese sometimes fly to neighboring areas for water, which can involve them crossing the arrival and departure paths of aircraft. "If unaddressed, the population of geese on the Air Base could result in a Bird Watch Condition rating of 'severe,' which would prevent DoD aircraft from landing here," said Markwart. For further questions about the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program at JB Charleston, contact the Public Affairs office at (843) 963-5608. See Bird Strike Deterent Q&A, Page 5
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Do the right thing … Even if no one is watching
By Col. Gregory Gilmour 315th Airlift Wing commander
"Integrity in all we do." It's something that is drilled into us when we join the military. -. But what does it mean to you and how do you incorporate it into all aspects of your life? When we act honestly and adhere to a moral code based on the idea of right versus wrong, we are exhibiting integrity. To put it simply, integrity is choosing right over convenience or self-interest. There's a reason the Air Force chose Integrity First as its first Core Value. It's because without integrity, success is impossible. Dwight D. Eisenhower said "The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionable integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army or in an office." No matter what your military job is (pilot, loadmaster, maintainer, security forces, medical, administrative, etc.), integrity should be at the forefront of all you do. You should think of integrity as much more than a minimum standard - it's all or nothing. You either have it or you don't. The first Air Force Core Value: Integrity First The Airman is a person of integrity, courage and conviction. Integrity is a character trait. It is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is the moral compass, the inner voice, the voice of
self-control and the basis for the trust imperative in today's military. Integrity is the ability to hold together and properly regulate all of the elements of a personality. A person of integrity, for example, is capable of acting on conviction. A person of integrity can control impulses and appetites. But integrity also covers several other moral traits indispensable to national service. Integrity is not just an Air Force Core Value, as a former Navy pilot I can tell you it falls into the Navy's number one value "Honor."
The first Navy Core Value "HONOR." I am accountable for my professional and personal behavior. I will be mindful of the privilege I have to serve my fellow Americans. I will: Abide by an uncompromising code of integrity, taking full responsibility for my actions and keeping my word. Conduct myself in the highest ethical manner in relationships with seniors, peers and subordinates. Be honest and truthful in my dealings within and outside the Department of the Navy.
I challenge each of you to evaluate your personal integrity. Whether you are a leader or not, demonstrate integrity in everything you do. Additionally, all good leaders take every opportunity to instill integrity and ethical values in their people.
Diversity brings strength to Team Charleston
By Col. Richard Mathews 628th Mission Support Group commander
Diversity is essential for highly effective commonality of purpose. On the surface this may appear to be a contradiction, how can there be similarities and a common environment if everything around you is diverse and different? The people you interact with on a daily basis grew up in different locations and have different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. The natural environment around you on Joint Base Charleston and in the Lowcountry, when you are on personal time, has varied trees, plants, birds and all kinds of wildlife. Even the many cars and motorcycles commuting with you on the road to work are broadly diverse in color, size and function. There are over 23,000 different people serving on Joint Base Charleston in over 900 facilities across 24,000 acres. Our team is comprised of more than 60 mission partners performing missions that have significant impact across our nation and throughout the world. These missions include training over 5000 sailors per year to operate nuclear reactors for the most powerful Navy in the world. Last year, our Weapons Station port loaded more than 150,000 pieces of cargo on over 70 vessels to position our nation's military capabilities around the world. In addition, our C-17s moved over 140,000 tons of cargo and 88,000 passengers across the globe. Finally, Joint Base Charleston supports
more than 90,000 military, civilian, retirees and their families with medical, commissary and a variety of other services. We are able to accomplish these amazing feats because of our diversity. If we were all the same, mission effectiveness would suffer. In your workplace, I expect you will agree the people around you are individuals with differing ideas and beliefs. As you interact with each other, you learn about different places people have lived, different work places, different cultures and traditions, different tastes in food, music, clothes, hobbies and many other aspects about each other. Sometimes as we share experiences, we may try new food or a new hobby that had been unknown until our teammate told us about it. Sometimes we'll try something our teammate suggested and realize "It is not for me." Either way, our experiences and horizons are broadened. It is critical to accept and embrace the diversity around you with dignity and respect. In such an environment, diversity will flourish. Each of us bring different strengths and weaknesses to the team. In a respectful environment, we can leverage each other's strengths and minimize our weaknesses. We can listen to ideas brought from a variety of experiences. The diverse teams we have at Joint Base Charleston are essential for effective commonality of purpose--our common goal of outstanding mission success, taking care of ourselves, each other and our families, while enjoying the life a diverse world offers us
The victim advocate speaks out against domestic violence
By Robin Sevigney Joint Base Charleston Victim Advocate
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in four women and one in seven men over the age of 18 will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence. "WHY ISN'T THIS CONSIDERED AN EMERGENCY? " Sometimes I am still stunned that a public health issue of this proportion has not been taken seriously worldwide. Yes, there are advocates and outreach organizations fighting the good fight. Many agencies and private citizens have fought to raise awareness and to make the voice of the countless victims heard. What has not changed is that South Carolina is again ranked number one in women killed by men in domestic violence incidents. When I was about 10 years old our next door neighbor's children came to sleep at our house on a school night. My sister and I were excited about having a sleep over during the week but our excitement was short-lived. I remember what came next. The frightened whispers of why they were there. Their father had been drinking, hit
their mother and she was bleeding. I heard their mother crying downstairs. I also remember their father banging loudly on our front door. I was afraid, I can only imagine how they were feeling, huddled upstairs in our beds waiting for help to arrive. The police came and took their father to jail overnight. When he "sobered up," he was released. After that night, they were no longer allowed to talk with us. Their mother was my mother's best friend and that ended immediately. There was a strange silence and animosity toward our family I did not understand. I believe this incident planted the seed of my passion about the issue of domestic violence. The impact of that one situation affected two families. Domestic violence is a community issue. It is our business. The idea that domestic violence is not our business to report or to speak up when we see or hear it is one reason for the ongoing problem. We cannot turn our heads and close our eyes. If we are aware of the problem and do not address it with our family, friends and associates, we aid in perpetrating the cycle of violence. Silence speaks volumes to victims and teaches our children it is not a real problem. Silence also tells domestic violence offenders their behavior is acceptable.
Studies suggest up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually. A comprehensive program for children is essential in breaking the cycle of domestic violence. Children growing up in these environments are much more likely to become perpetrators or victims of domestic violence themselves. A startling statistic is that two thirds of people in domestic violence shelters are children. I ask you to think of your children and the likelihood they will be impacted by this very real public health issue. The time has come to make it our business and to stand together with one voice to say that domestic violence will not be tolerated. At Joint Base Charleston, we are working toward creating a culture which promotes healthy military communities. The core values of respect, trust, commitment, integrity and selflessness must be held so our families are healthy and strong. Contact Family Advocacy at (843) 963-6972, Airbase or (843) 794-7435 Naval Weapons Station for more information. The Domestic Violence Victim Advocate is available 24/7 via (843) 405-5776 to respond to victims of Domestic Violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE and Military One Source is 1-800-342-9647.
Joint Base Charleston Trick-or-treating hours and safety tips From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Joint Base Charleston will observe trick-ortreating hours on Saturday evening, 31 October 2015, from 1800-2000. If you wish to participate, please turn on your porch lights. If you choose not to participate, please leave your porch lights off. Trick-or-treaters and chaperones should only approach homes with the porch lights on. Adults must supervise the outing for children under age 12. Every year, members of the 628th Security Forces Squadron recruit volunteers for “Pumpkin Patrol.” While walking the streets, these volunteers are looking for lost or hurt trick-or-treaters, safety hazards, and are ensuring drivers are following the rules of the road. This year we are in need of volunteers on both the Weapons Station and Air Base. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the 628th Security Forces Squadron at 963-3633 to register. The show time for volunteers is 1700 hours at Bldg 254 on the Air Base and Bldg 1978 on the Weapons Station. To ensure candy received while trick-or-treating is safe and free of any hazardous objects, the JB CHS Passenger Terminal will be open for candy to be scanned on the luggage x-ray scanner from 1800-2100 at Bldg 164. Before heading out to trick-or-treat, take a minute to consider:
"SAFE HALLOWEEN" S: Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. A: Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Be sure to walk in groups or with a trusted adult. F: Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see trick-or-treaters in the dark. E: Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before consumption. Also, set a limit to the amount of treats you or your child can eat. H: Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help see and help others see you. A: Always test make-up in a small area first. Make sure to remove all make-up before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation. L: Look both ways before crossing the street and use established crosswalks wherever possible. L: Lower the risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. O: Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic. W: Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. E: Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the person well.
E: Enter homes only if with a trusted adult, otherwise, stay outside. N: Never walk near lit candles or luminaries and be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
During the hours of darkness or limited visibility, everyone should wear or carry an illumination device such as reflective belts. Reflective tape, flashlights, or glow sticks will help increase visibility to cars. Additionally, members of the Pumpkin Patrol will have plenty of extra glow sticks with them while patrolling…to get one, all you have to do is ask. Have a safe and happy Halloween!
The Patriot • October 30, 2015
JB CHS NEWS
Extreme makeover: C-17 edition
They are seen flying in the sky all the time. Providing aid, support, supplies and whatever else the people of the world might need. A cargo plane getting the job done. However, traveling around the world, doing all that it does, going at it for so long creates wear and tear on the aircraft. These logistic giants need to be maintained to ensure missionreadiness at a moment's notice. At Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., C-17 Globemaster IIIs needing maintenance because of corrosion and exposure are tended to by 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintainers. Tech. Sgt. James Hurst, 437th MXS aircraft structural maintenance section chief, said, "This is our first time being fully operational and repainting an aircraft since September, 2013. What happened was our exhaust fan wells cracked and they needed to be replaced because of the lack of air flow for our Airmen. On top of that, our lights were all going out as well." While not having the ability to repaint the aircraft, the
This C-17 Globemaster III is in the process of being sanded, washed and painted by members of the 437th Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Oct. 15, 2015. This facility is used for the sanding and painting maintenance for local JB Charleston aircraft.
(From left to right) 437th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintainers, Senior Airman Sean Locklear and Airman 1st Class Matthew Hoofnagle, tape off sanded areas the C-17 Globemaster III’s skin in building 515 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Oct. 15, 2015. By using the taping process, Hoofnagle and Locklear ensure only the proper areas of the fuselage are painted.
Mobile communications security By Airman First Class Derrik Florkiewicz 628th Communications Squadron
Tablets and smartphones have become an integral part of everyday life, making them a prime target for criminals wanting to steal your information. These criminals exploit weaknesses in mobile devices such as text messaging, Multimedia Messaging Service, Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth. Additionally, one of the most common tools is malicious software that takes advantage of the unknowing user. How, exactly, are you supposed to take measures to protect yourself and your device from these attackers? Fortunately, smart devices have some basic layers of security already incorporated in the device. The first layer of defense is a central idea of a sandbox. You're phone has rooms in it. Each room has a locked door. If something goes haywire in a room (harmful software), the device puts the room on lockdown so the harmful software cannot spread to the other rooms (rest of your device). Along with the security implanted in the device's operating system is an additional layer of security software, such as an
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JB Charleston celebrates fifth birthday
Joint Base Charleston leadership gathers for a group photo during the celebration of Joint Base Charleston’s fifth birthday Oct. 22, 2015, at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Charleston Air Force Base and Naval Support Activity Charleston merged on October 1, 2010, to form the current joint base operating configuration.
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Air Force awards contract for Long Range Strike Bomber
WASHINGTON – The Air Force announced today the contract award of engineering and manufacturing development and early production for the Long Range Strike Bomber, or LRS-B, to Northrop Grumman Corp. "Over the past century, no nation has used air power to accomplish its global reach -- to compress time and space -- like the United States," Defense Secretary Ash Carter said during a Pentagon briefing announcing the contract. "Today, it's vital to innovate and reinvest in the people, strategies and technologies that will allow America's military to be dominant in the second aerospace century. I’ve made such innovation a hallmark of my commitment to the future of America’s military. "Building this bomber is a strategic investment in the next 50 years, and represents our aggressive commitment to a strong and balanced force," Carter continued. "It demonstrates our commitment to our allies and our determination to potential adversaries, making it crystal clear that the United States will continue to retain the ability to project power throughout the globe long into the future."
Critical to National Defense Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said the LRS-B is critical to national defense and is a top priority for the Air Force. “We face a complex security environment,” she said. “It’s imperative our Air Force invests in the right people, technology, capability, and training to defend the nation and its interests – at an affordable cost.” The future threat will evolve through the introduction of advanced air defense systems and development of more capable surface to air missile systems. The LRS-B is designed to replace the Air Force’s aging fleets of bombers – ranging in
age from 50+ years for the B-52 to 17+ years for the B-2 – with a long range, highly survivable bomber capable of penetrating and operating in tomorrow’s anti-access, area denial environment. The LRS-B provides the strategic agility to launch from the United States and strike any target, any time around the globe. “The LRS-B will provide our nation tremendous flexibility as a dual-capable bomber and the strategic agility to respond and adapt faster than our potential adversaries,” said Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the Air Force. “We have committed to the American people to provide security in the skies, balanced by our responsibility to affordably use taxpayer dollars in doing so. This program delivers both while ensuring we are poised to face emerging threats in an uncertain future.” The Long Range Strike Bomber contract is composed of two parts. The contract for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development, or EMD, phase is a cost-reimbursable type contract with cost and performance incentives. The incentives minimize the contractor’s profit if they do not control cost and schedule appropriately. The independent estimate for the EMD phase is $21.4 billion in 2010 dollars. The second part of the contract is composed of options for the first 5 production lots, comprising 21 aircraft out of the total fleet of 100. They are fixed price options with incentives for cost. Based on approved requirements, the Average Procurement Unit Cost (APUC) per aircraft is required to be equal to or less than $550 million per aircraft in 2010 dollars when procuring 100 LRS-B aircraft. The APUC from the independent estimate supporting today’s award is $511 million per aircraft, again in 2010 dollars.
Based on current LRS-B independent cost estimates, the Air Force projects the APUC for the program will be approximately a third of the previous B-2 stealth aircraft.
‘A Reasonable and Achievable Estimate’ “We believe this is a reasonable and achievable estimate. If we remain disciplined and keep program requirements stable, we should beat this estimate,” said Dr. William A. LaPlante, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. The Air Force program office conducted design efforts with industry over the last three years to ensure requirements for the aircraft were stable and allowed for the use of mature systems and existing technology while still providing desired capability. With that said, agile acquisition processes have been built into the LRS-B development and production efforts to ensure the Air Force delivers system capabilities for the best value. The program also effectively incentivizes industry to achieve cost, schedule and performance goals. The LRS-B is designed to have an open architecture allowing integration of new technology and timely response to future threats across the full range of military operations. This open architecture also provides the opportunity to retain competition across the life cycle of the program. “The program acquisition strategy has carefully integrated lessons learned from previous programs and considered all elements of life cycle costs in its design for affordability,” Dr. LaPlante added. “We are primed to deliver this capability in the most affordable, efficient way possible.” Basing decisions and future program milestones for the aircraft will take place over the next several years.
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JB Charleston bird strike deterent Q&A - from Page 1 Q1) What is the current method of off-airfield geese removal? A1) Our current method is to shoot and kill a select number of geese near the airfield and on the airbase, while scaring off the rest. These will be a highly-controlled and coordinated activity to reduce the risk to base employees and residents.
Q2) Isn't this method extreme? A2) This was never our first-choice method. In the interest of public safety, we have been forced to expand the lethal tactics, due to the immunity the geese have developed to our earlier methods and the growing number of flocks on the air base. Q3) When was the last time Joint Base Charleston aircraft experienced a bird strike? A3) The most recent bird strike occurred on October 15, 2015.
Q4) How many bird strikes does the base average each year? A4) JB Charleston has averaged 129 reported bird strikes per year to military aircraft from 2009-2015. Multiple birds hitting an aircraft on one sortie is classified as a single strike.
Q5) Did you reach out to BASH programs at other bases to see if they have other nonlethal methods for deterring the geese before deciding to use this new method? A5) USDA Wildlife services is in constant contact with their counterparts to discuss wildlife control measures. We made the decision to extend our depredation tactics after considering a range of options.
Q6) What are you doing to reduce the risk to base employees and families that this method presents? A6) We've developed guidance with our Security Forces and Wing Safety members, along with our U.S. Department of Agriculture contractor, outlining a series of steps to decrease risk. Before U.S. Department of Agriculture representatives begin depredating efforts, they must obtain approval from the 628 ABW commander or his designated representative. The USDA representatives will then coordinate with base security forces personnel, who will escort them to the scene and cordon off the area to protect the general public. Populated areas on the installation will be assessed for risk and, if the order to remove the geese is given, will receive notification
as early as possible before removal efforts begin. All firing will be done while the birds are on the ground and in such a way as to avoid any buildings, structures or people. Finally, the USDA representatives will only use birdshot, to further reduce the risk of injury or damage on base.
Q7) Why is the U.S. Department of Agriculture involved? Doesn't the Air Force have specialized people to handle this? A7) Though our Air Force safety technicians receive a basic overview of managing wildlife from a safety perspective, the process of controlling wildlife is better left to a trained biological scientist. Moreover, our USDA scientist helps ensure that we comply with the various federal, state and local guidance's involved in managing wildlife.
Q8) Aren't you concerned that this might desensitize people to the open display of firearms on base? A8) This is a unique and highly-controlled situation. The open use of firearms on base by anyone other than law enforcement officials or at the approved skeet and CATM ranges is prohibited. If you see anyone on base openly using firearms in a way not noted above, seek shelter immediately and notify Security Forces at (843) 963-3600.
Q9) Where will geese depredation occur? A9) The program will take place in open areas around the airfield and the Air Base where the geese population tends to congregate, mainly open grassy fields, power line right of ways, etc. Populated areas on the installation will be assessed for risk and, if the order to remove the geese is given, will receive notification as early as possible before removal efforts begin. Q10) Can I expect to be notified of nearby geese depredation prior to the event? A10) Security forces will notify members in the vicinity prior to a depredation event. They will also establish a cordon, to keep people away from the affected area. Q11) What time of day will geese depredation occur? A11) The program will be conducted during daylight hours.
Q12) Who will be conducting the geese removal? What are their qualifications to do so safely? Q12) A trained United States Department of Agriculture contractor or Safety Staff member will remove the geese in coordination with the Installation Commander and Security Forces.
Q13) Is this a temporary tactic or can we expect it to be the "new normal"? A13) We anticipate we will use this tactic from time to time to prevent the geese from congregating near the airfield/airbase and the pattern developing seems to be an increase in geese during first few weeks of fall. Q14) What will happen to the geese once they are shot? A14) Where possible, we plan to donate the meat to a processor for those in need off base.
Q15) What other methods have you tried to deter geese from inhabiting the Air Base before now? A15) Previously, we've tried scaring the geese away using loud noises and, most recently, shooting them with paintballs. Though relatively effective at first, the geese have since become immune to these tactics. Their continued presence here poses a significant risk to military and civilian flight operations. Q16) What about the off-base grasslands along Michaux Parkway? I've seen geese gathered there; will depredation occur off-base as well? A16) No. The Air Force does not own the land adjacent to Michaux Parkway.
Veterans Day Celebration eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Trident Technical College The community is invited to join us in honoring all who have served.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Colonel Jimmy “Vegas” Canlas Vice Commander, 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, SC Following the program, please remain for a reception and enjoy the American Military Exhibit, featuring uniforms throughout the years. TTC’s Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston College Center (Bldg. 920) Please RSVP: 843.574.6421 For more information: 843.574.6347.
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Children Pledge to be Drug Free Lt. Col. Joseph Thomas, 628th Force Support Squadron commander, reads a proclamation encouraging drug free living at the youth center, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Over 20 children took an oath to be drug free at this annual Red Ribbon Week kick-off ceremony.
U.S. Air Force photos / Tech. Sgt. Renae Pittman
Children with the youth center paint their hands to signify their pledge to be drug free at the youth center, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 23, 2015. The annual Red Ribbon Week campaign began with more than 20 children reciting an oath to be drug free and signing with their hand print.
U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, administers an oath to children at the youth center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 23, 2015. The oath was a promise to be drug free, and was commemorated with a hand print and signature. U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, and Lt. Col. Joseph Thomas begin the drug free living ceremony by leaving their hand prints and signatures during the Red Ribbon Week kickoff event at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., Oct. 23, 2015.
The Day of Caring is coming on November 13, 2015
If you need another volunteer opportunity this fall or if you just want the chance to spend a day out in the community, join the Day of Caring team from Joint Base Charleston! We are still looking for volunteers. All volunteers will get a free tshirt and many projects are offering a free lunch to volunteers.
MORE INFO: On the Day of Caring, volunteers from Joint Base Charleston will be working with schools, non-profit organizations and other local organizations to serve a variety of needs in the greater Charleston community. Teams of volunteers will have the opportunity to spend all or a portion of the day making a difference with service opportunities including revitalizing playgrounds for young students, planting trees in local parks and restoring nature trails, among others. Some of these projects will require an entire day; others will only be for a few hours. However, all will have a lasting impact.
YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER? If you want to volunteer, pick a project listed below and email the project POC. If you have any other questions, please reach out to one of the JB CHS POCs.
JB CHS POCs: Capt Nicole Provo—nicole.provo.2@af.mil; 963-5502 Capt Allen Hauser— allen.hauser.1@us.af.mil; 963-6569 SMSgt John Neiffer— john.neiffer@us.af.mil; 963-5089
PICK YOUR PROJECT: 1. West Ashley High School—courtyard beautification Project POC: SSgt Michele Lazurka; michele.lazurka@us.af.mil; 963-6724
2. Summerville High School—grounds maintenance Project POC: SSgt Terry Coates; terry.coates@us.af.mil; 963-0993
3. Marrington Middle School—painting with purpose Project POC: TSgt Doneisha Porter; doneisha.porter@us.af.mil; 963-3591
4. Fort Dorchester High School—outdoor landscaping Project POCs: TSgt Robert Milush (963-6954) and SrA Rosengarten; robert.milush.1@us.af.mil; kelby.rosengarten@us.af.mil (963-6958)
5. Fort Dorchester Elementary—playground improvement Project POC: TSgt Robert Smith; robert.smith.99@us.af.mil; 963-4406
6. Planting Trees in a low-income community: Project POC: SrA Terrian Anthony; terrian.anthony@us.af.mil; 963-0946
7. Palmetto Trail Clean up Project POC: SSgt Laura Yang;laura.yang@us.af.mil; 963-6754
8. Butterfly Habitats at Northwoods Community Center Project POC: Amn Shabria Brownlee; shabria.brownlee@us.af.mil; 963-5804
9: Super Clean Meals on Wheels: Project POCs: SrA Diedre Brown (917-657-8195) and Capt Jeffrey Sullivan (963-5502); diedre.brown@us.af.mil jeffrey.sullivan.8@us.af.mil
WHEN TO GO TO THE ER Making the right choice could save your life. 12 MONTHS & UNDER
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First speak to your doctor, if possible. GO TO THE CLOSEST ER IF YOUR CHILD IS: Turning blue or pale
Loss of consciousness
FEVER OF 101°
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OR HIGHER FOR BABIES UNDER 3 MONTHS
Crushing/persistent chest pain
Severe burns
CHILDREN Severe abdominal pain
Extreme pain
Ingested toxic chemical or medications
SIGNS OF A STROKE (FAST) Face drooping on one side Arm weakness on one side
Broken bones through skin or severe deformity
Speech slurred Weakness or paralysis
Time – call 9-1-1 immediately
Severe difficulty breathing or asthma attack
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Head trauma with loss of consciousness
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TAKING AN AMBULANCE IS SAFER. Emergency responders are trained to stabilize patients and can provide care on the way to the hospital. Roper St. Francis has five ERs conveniently located throughout the Lowcountry: Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital – West Ashley • Roper Hospital – Downtown Charleston • Roper Hospital Diagnostics & ER-Berkeley – Moncks Corner Roper Hospital Diagnostics & ER-Northwoods – North Charleston • Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital – Mount Pleasant
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NHCC supports Breast Cancer awareness Johnson assumes
command of 300th AS
Lt. Col. Mark Johnson receives the 300th Airlift Squadron guidon and assumes command from Col. Caroline Evernham, 315th Operations Group commander, during the 300 AS Change of Command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. October 17, 2015.
By Senior Airman Thomas Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
U.S. Navy photo / Kris Patterson
Naval Health Clinic Charleston staff members form up in the shape of a pink ribbon to take a group photo in support of breast cancer survivors, to remember those lost to the disease and to support the progress being made to defeat breast cancer. NHCC hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Event Oct. 13, 2015, at the clinic, where staff members were offered breast cancer prevention information and a healthy fruit snack. NHCC civilian staff members were invited to wear pink and service members were given pink ribbons to wear on their ID badges. The pink ribbon lapel pin is a powerful symbol increasing breast cancer awareness
Lt. Col. Mark Johnson assumed command of the 300th Airlift Squadron from Col. Eric Fornell Oct. 17, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The ceremony was officiated by Col. Caroline Evernham, 315th Operations Group commander. Johnson was the chief pilot for the 317th Airlift Squadron prior to assuming command of the 300th AS.
“You’ll be a tremendous leader for the 300th Airlift Squadron,” said Fornell, to Johnson during the ceremony. In addition, Fornell thanked the squadron for the opportunity to be their commander. Johnson is a 1991 graduate of North Carolina State University. His operational assignments and deployments supported operations Provide Comfort, Restore Hope, Joint Endeavor, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. “I’m proud to call myself a 300th volunteer,” said Johnson, in his closing remarks.
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ALS class 15-G Levitow award winner
Courtesy photo
Col. Johnny Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th AW command chief, present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Brian Loomis, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, during the Airman Leadership School Class graduation October 22, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The Levitow award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar.
Tops in Blue perform at VA hospital
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Members of Tops in Blue perform in the front courtyard of the Charleston VA Medical Center, Charleston, S.C., Oct. 21, 2015. Tops in Blue is an all active duty U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Entertainment Unit composed of 35 to 40 talented vocalists, musicians, dancers and technicians. It is one of the oldest and most widely traveled entertainment groups of its kind.
Chaplain’s Corner Faith5: A plan to share faith By Chaplain, Lt Col Craig Abee, USAFR 315th Wing Chaplain
Here is a simple plan for sharing your faith in your home to draw your family a little closer. It only takes about five minutes to complete these five tasks. First, have each member share a highlight for their day. It could be a joy, a joke or anything that went well. Second, share a low point in their day. What didn't go well or a mistake they made.
Third, open the scriptures of your faith. Read a few verses and share with each other how those words from God speak to either your high or low. Fourth, pray for one another's high or low, asking for help or giving praise. Finally, bless one another. You can do this at any point in your day with your spouse or children. Want to know more, check out www.faith5.org. Give it a try and see how this few moments of faith sharing can bring your family closer to one another and to God.
CATHOLIC SERVICES Daily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) Chapel Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) Chapel The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sunday- Mass 9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel
PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY 10 a.m. - WS Traditional Service - With Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. - AB Evangelical Protestant Service - With Children’s Church
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Joint Base Charleston’s Airmen Against Drunk Driving offers free, confidential rides home. To volunteer, email AADD.charleston@charleston.af.mil The JB Charleston DUI Battle Plan: https://eim.amc.af.mil/org/628ABW/JBCharlestonDUIBattlePlan/default.aspx
Officer needed for JROTC funding program JROTC Fundraising-based company looking for qualified JROTC Facilitator that would be able to meet with the JROTC Command Center to promote a funding program for JROTC schools. This program rewards JROTC schools with funding and scholarships. Knowledge of JROTC programs and understanding the duties of cadets enrolled in the JROTC program are a must. This is an excellent opportunity for retired officers or for an individual looking to make a difference in JROTC school funding while assisting in literacy scholarships, cash and prizes for cadets.
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VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE 2015 - American Legion Post 166, Goose Creek will be conducting its Annual Veterans Day Observance at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave, North Charleston on Wednesday, November 11th 2015. The ceremony will be held at the “GARDEN OF VALOR” commencing promptly at 11AM. For more info, (843) 553-5454 or americanlegionpost166sc.com
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SAPR Corner Air Base Victim Advocates CIV Christine Adcox - 628th WSA, SARC TSgt Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRS SrA Janelle Allen - 628th ABW SSgt Rachel Bublitz - 628th LRS TSgt Dana Alderete - 437th MXS SrA Patvia Brice - 628th LRS TSgt Tarha Burchell - 628th CONS TSgt Shawna Drivers - 628th OSS TSgt Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDSS SrA Marian Magtoto - 628th CS TSgt Toccara Evans - 628th LRS
SSgt Adrienne Forth - 437th OSS CIV Joy Franklin - 628th CES SSgt Lakia Hamlin - 437th APS 2nd Lt Ariel Saltin - 437th APS SSgt Lakin Trahan - 628th MDG SSgt Shemerica Washington - 628th FSS 1st Lt Megumi Voight - 1 CTCS TSgt Melynda Winter - 628th CES/CEOIE CIV Judy Driggers - 628th OB SSgt Jarid Hasty-Milton - 437th AMXS
NWS Charleston Victim Advocates CS2 Danyel Coleman - NAVCONBRIG CS1 Naomi Jackson - NAVCONBRIG LNC Andrea Navarro - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Mark Nash - NAVCONBRIG OS1 Anthony Strowder - NAVCONBRIG AO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIG RP1 Tina Clevenger - NSA SH3 Ed Dingle - NSA MA1 Ethan Holland - NSA MA1 Jessica Thurber - NSA HM3 Laquisha Byrd - NHCC HM2 Michelle Coltrane - NHCC HM2 Francis Edquid - NHCC HM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCC HN Melissa King - NHCC HM3 Choloe Wyatt - NHCC MMCS Brett Baldwin - NNPTC ETC Tom Chase - NNPTC LTJG Maddie Clark - NNPTC ETC Clair Dopson - NNPTC MMC Dave Giuliano - NNPTC
Air Base 24-Hour Response Hotline 843-963-SARC (7272) Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369 Air Base SARC 843-817-8397
ETC Tom Marsland - NNPTC STS2 Jonathan Martinez - NNPTC MC3 Jason Pastrick - NNPTC MMC Erika Dopson - NNPTC EM1 Perry Ball - NPTU EM1 Jeremy Calhoun - NPTU ET2 Mike Daigle - NPTU ET2 Desaree Edwards - NPTU MM3 Toni Lombardi - NPTU MM1 Ashley Pruitt - NPTU MM2 Travis Ritter - NPTU MM2 Bob Satterfield - NPTU MM2 Alecz Sitton - NPTU ET2 CJ Stangl - NPTU MNCS Brandi Jimenez - NMC ETC Kyle Wright - NMC HM2 James Rivas - NOSC Charleston PS2 Maureen Tate - NOSC Charelston YN2 David Gates - SPAWAR LT James Turnwall - The Citadel, NROTC
Weapons Station 24-hour Response Hotline 843-478-8615 Weapons Station Civilian Victim Advocate 843-834-4527 Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855
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Shaw AFB F-16 helps 628th CES An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., flew in to help the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron test the aircraft arresting system on the flight line at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Oct. 14, 2015. The F-16 Fighting Falcon had to travel at least 70 knots to trip the AAS successfully.
U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., flew in to help the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron test the aircraft arresting system on the flight line at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Oct. 14, 2015. The F-16 Fighting Falcon had to travel at least 70 knots to trip the AAS successfully.
Members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron reset the aircraft arresting system on the flight line after being tested by an F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Oct. 14, 2015. Though the AAS is mostly used on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, JB Charleston is one of a few land bases that have it installed.
(From left to right) 628th Civil Engineer Squadron operators SSgt. Christopher Spann and SSgt. Christopher Gentry reset the aircraft arresting system on the flight line after being tested by an F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Oct. 14, 2015. Though the AAS is mostly used on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, JB Charleston is one of a few land bases that have it installed.
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Events
All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register at https://booknow. appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/
November 3 / My New Space: Nov. 3, 9-10:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success. November 4 / Key Spouse Orientation Training: Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This training is for all newly appointed Key Spouses. / Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings: Nov. 4, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS.
This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop. November 6 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: Nov. 6 & 13, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend. / Unleash The Power Of A Spending Plan: Nov. 6, 9-10:30 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financial independence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budget of your own. November 7 / Heart Link – Orientation For USAF Spouses New To JB Charleston: Nov. 7 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Military spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, and benefits/services while making new friends! November 10 / Troops to Teachers: Nov. 10, 10 a.m. - noon. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a new teaching career. November 16-20 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: Nov. 16-20, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space-available-basis. November 23-27 / 628th Medical Group Thanksgiving Week Clinic Closure: The 628th MDG main clinic building will be closed for renovations 2327 November 2015. The following clinics will be closed: Dental, Family Health, Flight Medicine, Immunizations, Optometry, Pediatrics, and Physical Therapy. Limited appointments for Active Duty personnel will be offered for urgent medical needs only. The Mental Health Clinic, Family Advocacy, ADAPT, HAWC and
Bioenvironmental Engineering will remain open on a reduced schedule. Laboratory and radiology services will be offered at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston. Pharmacy services will be limited and new prescriptions will need to be filled at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston. The 628th MDG Appointment Line (1-843-963-6880) will continue to operate and assist you in meeting your healthcare needs. In addition, the Nurse Advice Line (1-800-TRICARE) is available to assist you in accessing medical care. Please check the 628th MDG homepage and 628th MDG FaceBook page for up to date guidance and other important notices./ Good Credit – I Want That: Nov. 18, 1-2 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score.
sessions on a space available basis. November 3 / Your New Wheels: Nov. 3, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Learn how to determine what you can afford, plan for the various expenditures of a car, and learn to get the best deal on the purchase. November 9 / Your Career, Your Clearance: Nov. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. Learn about how your finances can affect your security clearance and your career in the military. / Operation Employment (OPR EMPL): Nov. 9-13, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. These hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market. Classes range from Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search, Applications & Cover Letters, and Resume Writing to Navigating USA Jobs! Register for the classes that you need. November 16 / Home Buying: Nov. 16, 2:30 - 4 p.m. Learn the process of buying property. November 18 / Five Love Languages: Nov. 18, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. What makes you feel loved? People express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language. November 19 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 - 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants.
From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. / Smooth Move: Nov. 19, 9 - 11:30 a.m. Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend.
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/ Baseketball Coaches Needed: Registration for the 2016 Youth Basketball Season is going on through 13 November 2015. Registration forms can be picked up at the Air Base or Weapons Station Youth Centers. All youth will need physicals prior to the start of the season; the season will run January-February 2016. Start Smart 4 year old Basketball will be held at the Weapons Station only, cost $25. 5-10 year old basketball will be held at the AB and WS, cost $45; COACHES ARE NEEDED FOR THESE TEAMS... Coach applications can be picked up at the Youth Centers as well. For more information contact the AB Youth Center at 963-5684 or the WS Youth Center at 794-7809. / Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume! Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR).
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All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480 or just register at https://booknow.appointmentplus.com/6yqzqrn0/
November 2-6 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: Nov. 2-6, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all
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/ Baseketball Coaches Needed: Registration for the 2016 Youth Basketball Season is going on through 13 November 2015. Registration forms can be picked up at the Air Base or Weapons Station Youth Centers. All youth will need physicals prior to the start of the season; the season will run January-February 2016. Start Smart 4 year old Basketball will be held at the Weapons Station only, cost $25. 5-10 year old basketball will be held at the AB and WS, cost $45; COACHES ARE NEEDED FOR THESE TEAMS... Coach applications can be picked up at the Youth Centers as well. For more information contact the AB Youth Center at 963-5684 or the WS Youth Center at 794-7809. / 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.
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