Joint Base Charleston
Patriot Vol. 1, No. 8
Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, November 19, 2010
U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman
Charlie on the move
- Employees from Gator Getters Consultants move Charlie the alligator from his home Nov. 17, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station S.C. Charlie is being temporarily moved from his home for pond cleaning, overflow structure improvements and increased pond depth of eight feet. There will also be two dens built in the pond so Charlie and the other alligators can hibernate. See more photos, page 8.
INSIDE MAKING RANK
JB CHS Airmen selected for promotion See page 5
Toys for Tots looking for volunteers
By Eric Sesit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
The annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is in full swing, collecting thousands of toys for less fortunate children throughout the Charleston area. Each year, members of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children. As in years past, the outpouring of generosi-
ty from local residents is filling contribution boxes at local drop-off points, but to ensure these toys make it into the hands of hundreds of smiling faces, people are needed. "We need volunteers," said Staff Sergeant Evan Ault, USMC, the Charleston area Toys for Tots coordinator. "We receive thousands of toys which is wonderful. That means we can make Christmas merrier for a lot of kids, but we need people to get those toys out to the children on Christmas morning."
Sergeant Ault also said volunteers are needed prior to the holiday for transporting the toys from drop-off points to the warehouse, assisting in the warehouse sorting the toys, and helping with meals. If you are interested in volunteering for Toys for Tots, log at website their onto http://charleston-sc.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/localvolunteer-form.asp and complete the volunteer form.
HEALTHY LIVING What you should know about diabetes See page 6
READY FOR ACTION
JB CHS children participate in Operation Panda Drop See page 14
MEDAL OF HONOR Soldier awarded highest honor Nov. 16 See page 15
NNPTC galley receives green energy upgrade
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command on Joint Base CharlestonWeapons Station recently received a green energy upgrade which will produce nearly 65 percent of the energy needed for domestic water heating at its galley. Jeff Jones, JB CHS-WS energy manger, said the driving force behind the upgrade is Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. The order mandates a reduction in energy consumption at the base-level by three percent each year until 2015, and the new upgrade supports that goal by diverting the task of domestic water heating for the galley to advanced solar heating panels, he said. “If you have 70 degree water, and we have to raise it up to 120 degrees, you can just imagine how much heat is required to accomplish that,” said Mr. Jones. Using solar power, the project will reduce the electrical and natural gas need-
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ed for traditional water heating for the galley by preheating the ground water. The system was contracted for installation through Johnson Controls Inc., who also provides energy management solutions for the majority of facilities across the Weapons Station. Through the Navy funded contract, Johnson Controls provided the galley with a solar heating system capable of producing up to 450 million British Thermal Units per year, depending on weather conditions. In the average home, ground water is routed through a water heating unit which stores hot water for use when needed. The previous NNPTC water heating system worked much the same way, but on a much larger scale resulting in a much higher cost. With the new solar solution, water will be diverted through the solar panel array installed in a symmetrical configuration on the roof of the NNPTC Central Energy Plant. “If through solar panels we can raise the water temperature, we can decrease conventional energy use to get up to the final 120 degrees,” Mr. Jones said. “So, anytime you don’t have to use as much energy to get your water to the final temperature it is going to be an energy savings.”
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SPAWAR SSC plays a huge role as part of Joint Base Charleston By Capt. Bruce Urban Commanding Officer, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic has approximately 3,500 federal civil service employees, 120 military personnel and 9,000 industry partners located at the center's headquarters here in Charleston and at other locations in the Tidewater area of Virginia; in New Orleans, La.; and in Tampa and Pensacola, Fla. We also have overseas locations in Europe, the Middle East and Antarctica. A recent study calculated SSC Atlantic's operations in Charleston alone had a total economic impact of $2.6 billion on the state of South Carolina. We conduct $5 billion in annual business. And yet, some folks don't really understand exactly what we do at SSC Atlantic. The short answer is that we, like everyone on the Joint Base Charleston team, are in the freedom business. We develop solutions that enable end-users to have a critical edge in information dominance. The long answer is that at SSC Atlantic we are involved with C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, along with information technology and space capabilities. We acquire and develop these systems and provide life cycle support for them, whether they are on ships at sea or in the 1,000 Internet cafes we've established for warfighters or installed in more than 26,000 Up-Armored
Humvees, MineResistant, Ambush Protected vehicles and Mine-resistant, Ambush Protected All-Terrain vehicles that transport warfighters safely in war zones. We are a leading edge Navy engineering center that designs, builds, tests, fields and supports many of the finest frontline C4ISR systems in use today, and those being planned for the future. We have more than 1,452 customers around the globe; approximately 51 percent of them are Navy and Marine Corps commands, 37 percent are joint commands and 12 percent are federal agencies. SSC Atlantic supports Unified Combatant Commands U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Central Command, U.S European Command, U.S. Joint Forces Command, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Transporation Command and U.S. Strategic Command. Federal agency customers include the Department of State, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Justice, Department of Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and National Science Foundation. Part of my job is to chart the course ahead. DoD and Navy leadership have set the vision. They rely on commands such as ours to help execute that vision. Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Gary Roughead, has called for informa-
tion dominance to become a main battery of naval warfighting capabilities. He is leading the effort to add cyber power to the proven capabilities of sea and air power. The CNO seeks to remain pre-eminent in the fields of intelligence, cyber warfare, command and control, electronic warfare, and battle/knowledge management. Defense Department Secretary Robert Gates has heightened everyone's fiscal awareness with his efficiency initiative. The Secretary supports solutions designed for affordability and not desire. Secretary Gates has called for a broadened portfolio of solutions whose designs and investments can be leveraged and rapidly fielded to a wide range of customers. Enhanced systems interoperability and force integration form the central thesis of our operations throughout Team SPAWAR. We see the national defense space as one where joint warfighting forces and their supporting organizations are interconnected in a networked, collaborative environment. This connected space enables every shooter to shoot, every decider to decide and every supporter to support - all linked together to leverage their net effects and maximize their net effects contributions to the joint warfighting mission. Here at SSC Atlantic we are ready to answer all bells. We express our Fiscal Year 2011 to FY 2014 strategy as 'We make IT count for the warfighter and the nation.' We are proud to be a part of the Joint Base Charleston team, working together to achieve our common goals of support to the warfighter.
Career Assistance DIAMOND TIPS By Master Sgt. Donald Leydig Career Assistance Advisor
By Senior Master Sgt. Paul Cornell 437th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant
Writing Education Have you ever wanted to become a better writer? Have you ever thought about why your peers do not understand you? Have you ever had a subordinate that you needed to help correct their behavior but were unsure how to write the paperwork? Well, your base career advisor has the answer for you in the form of some professional enhancement courses. If you visit Joint Base Charlestons Professional Enhancement Center’s Community of Practice (COP) at https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home. aspx?Filter=OO-ED-AM-39 you will be able to find these courses, plus other courses available to you. Some of the courses out there are: Professional Writing: Here you will learn more techniques on writing enlisted performance reports, awards and medals Corrective Behavior writing: Here is where you will learn how to properly create letters of counseling, letters of admonishment and letters of reprimand from a management perspective to help correct negative behavior. 4 Lenses: Here is where you will learn about your personality, and how to deal with your co-workers, family, friends, and everyone you will cross in your lifetime. Airman/NCO/ Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Course: These are one, three, and four-day classes designed to help you become better leaders and managers. Informed Decision Briefings: These are briefings targeted for first and second term Airmen who are coming to the end of their enlistments. The class goes over retraining options, education, Veterans Affairs benefits, and the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard brief about their opportunities. Most of these classes are opened to all ranks, and all services, to include civilian employees, and even spouses. If you also visit this CoP, you will find information on many other career areas to include assignments, retraining, NCO Retraining Program, Post 9/11 GI Bill, commissioning programs and many others. This page also has valuable information for any new Airman who has not attended the First Term Airmen Center. So, if you are interested in one of these professional enhancement courses or you just want to learn more about areas in your career, just visit the CoP and register for one of the classes. As always, if you have any questions concerning your career, call Master Sgt. Donny Leydig at 963-2768.
Creating financial stability I've been a first sergeant for nearly half my career now, and I've seen hundreds of Airmen for initial interviews when they arrive from technical school. During that time, I've developed a couple of topics that have really hit home for me as I observe how careers unfold, and the topic of financial responsibility quickly rose to the top of my list. From the time I entered the Air Force, until the time I became a technical sergeant, I never paid much attention to my financial situation. That's not to say I didn't pay my bills, I did. But I never considered the importance of establishing some sort of financial plan for my future. Now that I've made my mistake and am able to look back on it, here's what I advise new Airmen to do. "As soon as your GI Bill is paid off, start sending that $100 a month into some kind of retirement account, whether it's the Thrift Savings Plan or your own Roth Individual Retirement Account." The trick to retirement savings isn't necessarily putting away a lot of money every month, it's getting started early. If I had known what $100 a month would eventually mean to me in retirement back when I paid off my GI Bill, I'd have nearly $100,000 more in my retirement account. That money is lost for me now, my opportunity is gone. Thankfully, a coworker sat me down a few years back and asked me some hard questions. He helped me understand that it's going to take more than just social security (if it's still available) and my military retirement for my wife and I to enjoy our "Golden" years. I'd like to have enough money coming in so we can take a trip or two every year to visit our grandchildren and throw in a cruise once in a while too. I certainly wouldn't get there the way I was handling my finances. But now, I'm convinced my wife and I will be in great shape when we decide to officially retire and just enjoy our time together. If you're like I was and have been in the Air Force for a while and still haven't started saving for your future, now' s the time. All of us will grow old one day and the decisions we make today will impact our quality of life when we'd really like to relax. So do a little homework. Find a retirement plan out there that you're comfortable with and start saving a little every month right now. My hope is that you'll get started early enough that you truly can relax and enjoy those retirement years. Who knows, maybe we'll see you in the Bahamas somewhere. I'll be the old guy in scuba gear.
JB CHS Hurricane Tip of the Week
Hurricane season will continue through the end of November and as the hurricane season for 2010 comes to a close, service members are urged to stay vigilant. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation and education is the key throughout the dormant season to stay ahead of the weather. This week's hurricane tip is: In a hurricane watch area, storm condi-
tions are possible within 36 hours. Cover windows and doors with plywood, however base housing does not allow this. Moving valuable furniture away from windows and doorways is the best avenue of protection. Check flashlight batteries, first aid supplies and medications. Also, stock up on canned food and water. Make sure to bring in lightweight objects, such as trashcans and lawn furniture.
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Mentors: do they choose us, or do we choose them? By Maj. Tara White 628th Force Support Squadron commander
worth repeating
Not too long after I pinned on the rank of captain - at barely four years in the Air Force - I recall hearing about the buzz of "mentorship." My squadron commander at the time told me I needed to start thinking about who my mentor would be or else one would be assigned for me. Fortunately, the assigned mentor never came, but the role has been filled by several folks at different times throughout my 14 years in the Air Force. The dictionary defines a mentor as a wise and trusted counselor or teacher, or an influential senior sponsor or supporter. In most instances this may fit by definition, but a mentor can be almost anyone: a friend, a confidant, a supervisor, a peer, a subordinate or a superior. While I feel I have endured countless mentoring moments, I'd like to share a few I still reflect upon today. After nearly seven months at my first base, I was a "green" second lieutenant in the Air Force. I recall getting the news that I had been selected to be an instructor. I was mortified; I had not taken public speaking in college and could not imagine raising my hand for instructor duty. Arriving at my new unit, a friendly, bubbly master sergeant took me under her wing and was determined that I would succeed in the classroom. She had far more confidence in me than I did in myself. As time went on I practiced more, and with her encouraging words and
“...you may even have mentors, whom you would never have defined as such, but their interest, time, advice, encouragement and strength are with you always.” Maj. Tara White 628th Force Support Squadron commander
sound advice, I eventually bloomed into one of the best in the unit. A few years later, I worked with a very special chief master sergeant. I was a first lieutenant when I got to the unit, and within six months, I pinned on captain. As far as this chief was concerned, I might as well have come in the Air Force the day before I arrived at his unit. He was our first sergeant and I was the section commander. He taught me through a variety of experiences with our Airmen, positive and negative, that rank should always be respected, but real respect would be earned. We had more than 500 Airmen in the unit we were taking care of, and he reminded me (almost daily) that multitasking while making timely decisions often defines the best leaders.
Back to the buzz of mentorship, I recall two female officers senior to me who decided they were going to be my mentors. One of them, a major, brought me into her office when I was a lieutenant and told me, "us women, we're minorities, we need to stick together." The next was a lieutenant colonel when I was a captain who said it was her duty to mentor me, as she was the senior female on the base, and she clearly knew what was best for me in today's Air Force, serving as a woman. I gained little from either of them. Like a lot of people, I have had many mentors. But even to this day, I have one person I call who will give it to me straight, call it like it is, and point me in the right direction. She is senior to me, so she fits the mold of a typical mentor, but she provides unbiased, unemotional advice when I need it most, from career and assignment advice to life decisions. Like a wingman, we each need a mentor. It doesn't matter if your mentor is a supervisor, superior, officer or enlisted, civilian or friend. A mentor can provide encouragement and confidence, help us learn how to take care of our Airmen, and show us support when we need it most. I reflect on these mentoring moments often, as it's the memories that make and shape us into who we are today. Think about it ... you may even have mentors, whom you would never have defined as such, but their interest, time, advice, encouragement and strength are with you always.
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Finance to provide expanded customer service hours Nov. 29 Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
In light of the schedule and loss of base-level manning, Charleston's finance Since the summer and fall of 2007, base- office hours were eventuallevel finance offices across the Air Force ly reduced from 7:30 a.m. have lost 50 percent of their manning to through 4:30 p.m., to 7:30 establish the Air Force Financial Services a.m. through 1 p.m. However, a growing need Center, located at Ellsworth AFB, S.D. Since its inception, the goal was to consol- has spurred a change to idate financial services across the Air Force finance customer service by opening a central processing center and a hours at the end of 24-hour call center with up to 775 civilian November. The 628th Comptroller and military personnel, who perform finanU.S. Air Force graphic Financial Have finance question? Need a quick answer right now? cial service transactions and respond to cus- Squadron, tomer inquiries. The shift was accompanied Services Flight, is scheduled Click your way to the all new Air Force Virtual Finance by a drawdown in base-level finance man- to change its customer serv- Center on the Air Force Portal for answers. ice hours starting Monday, ning across the Air Force. The goal of the system is the integration of Nov. 29. The new hours will be 9 a.m. to regarding travel vouchers and military pay documents. new Air Force systems to enable most finan- 3:30 p.m. daily. The 628 CPTS finance office is located on The hours will be standardized with the cial services, from travel vouchers to allotments, to be handled via the Web. Within one Military Personnel Section, located in Bldg. the third floor of Bldg. 322 on the Air Base, year of the AFFSC opening, all travel pay, 503, to allow daily consistency and customer above the 628th Force Support Squadron. The 628 CPTS drop-box is located at the military pay and customer inquiries were convenience. The customer Service section is responsi- front of the building. scheduled to transfer from individual bases ble for processing and handling any inquires to the service center. Finance Contact Information For travel pay or military pay concerns, email finance@charleston.af.mil. For Defense Travel System assistance, contact your unit Official Defense Travel Administrators. ODTAs in need of assistance may e-mail, 628dts.helpdesk@charleston. Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs af.mil. For Leave Web issues, e-mail 628cptIf you’ve been having problems with your CAC card, chances are, it’s an older sleaveweb@charleston.af.mil. card and needs to be replaced. These older “problem prone” cards can be identiIf you do not have e-mail access, call 963fied by the marking of “Oberthru ID One” on the back upper left-hand corner. 3715 or 3746 and select option 4. All individuals experiencing issues with the older CAC cards need to get their cards replaced. CAC card appointments may be made in person at the Military 628 CPTS Web-based Finance Center: Personnel Section or by calling the Customer Support Hotline at 963-4521 or 963To provide timely assistance to all cus4527 during regular customer service hours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. tomers, the 628 CPTS web-based finance If you have questions about your card, contact 2nd Lt. Melodie Capole at 963center is available with answers to local fre8929, Mr. Troy Jarell at 963-8935 or Staff Sergeant Shatoria Davis at 963-4526. quently asked questions, a real-time lobby
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JB CHS officials congratulate O-6, E-9 promotion selectees
U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best
U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best
U.S. Air Force Col. Martha Meeker, right, and Col. Consuella Pockett, left, pin eagles on Lt. Col. Pamela Smith after she was notified of her selection for promotion to colonel at the Fitness and Sports Center Nov. 16, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Colonel Smith was one of two colonel selectees from JB CHS. Lt. Col. Bonnie Goodale, 628th Medical Support Squadron commander, was also selected for promotion to colonel. Colonel Meeker is the JB CHS commander and Colonel Pockett is the 628th Medical Group commander. Colonel Smith is the 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander. U.S. Air Force Col. John Wood, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, left, congratulate Senior Master Sgt. Carl Helbig after he was notified of his selection for promotion Nov. 17, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Sergeant Cornell was one of six senior master sergeants selected for promotion from the 437th Airlift Wing. Colonel Wood is the 437 AW commander, and Chief Greene is the 437 AW command chief. Sergeant Helbig is the 17th Airlift Squadron superintendent.
U.S. Air Force Col. Martha Meeker, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Jackson, left, tack chief master sergeant stripes onto Senior Master Sgt. Michael Gibson after he was notified of his selection for promotion Nov. 17, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Air Force officials selected 504 of 2,287 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, for a selection rate of 22.04 percent. Chief Jackson is the acting 628th Air Base Wing command chief. Sergeant Gibson is the 628th Communications Squadron superintendent.
Team Charleston congratulates the following senior master sergeants on their selection for promotion to Chief. 628th Air Base Wing Michael A. Gibson 628th Communications Squadron 437th Airlift Wing John T. Bush 437th Maintenance Squadron Paul D. Cornell 437th Maintenance Squadron Carl M. Helbig 17th Airlift Squadron Jeanette E. King 14th Airlift Squadron
Gerard A. Komen 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron Jeffrey P. Leeson 16th Airlift Squadron 315th Airlift Wing Curtis R. Cabana 315th Maintenance Squadron Fletcher L. Williams 315th Security Forces Squadron Mark E. Barber 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month Courtesy of the American Diabetes Association and 628th Medical Group November has been designated as Diabetes Awareness Month, and as a disease which afflicts people of all ages and backgrounds, it is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous health threats in the United States. Left untreated, diabetes can cause significant health problems including heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, blindness, nerve damage and loss of limbs. The symptoms - excessive thirst, frequent nighttime urination, itchy skin with no rash and reduced sensitivity in the feet - may not cause initial concern, but if you are experiencing them, you may be at the onset of diabetes. The true litmus test will be a visit to a physician where a doctor can conduct a diabetes screening. But what is diabetes? Simply put, it's a disease related to the body's inability to metabolize sugar in the blood properly. Although the root of the problem can vary, the origin of the "blood sugar" which aggravates the disease is the same carbohydrates in food eaten every day. These "carbs," simple or complex, can be found on nearly every dining menu and grocery list. As primary ingredients in many food options, the type and amount consumed pose a risk for those who suffer from or are susceptible to diabetes. For those who have it, managing the disease can mean life or death in some cases. For those susceptible, reducing the risk through education and prevention can prevent a full
onset later in life. The people most at risk will be those with occurrences of the disease in their family history, where a strong history poses a strong risk. Other risk factors include: • Lack of physical activity • Being overweight • Being over the age of 40 • Being African American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian American, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms can seem harmless. Recent studies indicate that early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes. There are two types of diabetes; Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is when the pancreas is not making any insulin at all. This type often develops in children, but adults of any age can develop the disease. People with this type of diabetes must take insulin every day. Some of the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes include frequent urination, unusual thirst, extreme hunger, unusual weight loss and extreme fatigue and irritability. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the pancreas may still be making insulin but the cells in your body may not be responding to it the way they should. The pancreas may try to overcome this by making more insulin. People with Type 2 diabetes may also need to take insulin. Some of the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes include any of the symptoms of
Type 1, in addition to frequent infections, blurred vision, cuts and bruises that are slow to heal, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet and recurring skin, gum or bladder infections. Fortunately, for many people with diabetes, managing the disease can be done through medications, proper diet and exercise. Prevention is the best course of treatment for diabetes. By maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight, diabetes can often be stopped before it gets started. For a quick and easy risk assessment, go to www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/diabetes-risk-test. In addition, the 628th Medical Group's Population Heath staff provides monthly health education materials available at the 628 MDG Clinic. The information is displayed at the entrance to the Pharmacy and this month it includes: • Self-care workbooks • Healthy food choice posters • Thirty five-point fact guides on diabetes • Eight-point guides on staying active with diabetes • Guides on six ways to lower your risk • Parental guides to childhood diabetes • Diabetes survival guides The following websites also offer information on diabetes: • www.diabetes.org • www.nlm.nih.gov • www.eatright.org
10 tips for a healthy holiday season By Greer Gowen Health and Wellness Center dietitian 10. Monitor portion sizes! Treat yourself to those once a year delicacies, but eat a small portion of each. 9. Eat a light meal or snack before you go to any party so you don't arrive ready to attack the buffet table. Focus on socializing with your friends away from the buffet table so you are not tempted to overeat. 8. If hosting a party, have non-alcoholic beverages and healthy food items available such as vegetables, fruits, and salad on the menu. If you are going to a party, offer to bring a healthy low-calorie dish. 7. Alcoholic beverages and punches can add unnecessary calories so look for water, diet soda or hot cider. 6. When preparing a food, have substitutes available for the high calorie and high fat ingredients. For example, substitute two egg whites for one whole egg or applesauce for oil when baking. 5. Savor each bite - it takes the stomach 20 minutes to signal the brain that you are full.
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Customer satisfaction on menu SAN ANTONIO – In October, Air Force officials began food transformation at six installations, and so far Airmen and officials are pleased with the results. The Air Force Food Transformation Initiative is a pilot program launched Oct. 1 with a goal to better serve the dining needs of today's Airmen. The pilot locations are Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska; Fairchild AFB, Wash.; Little Rock AFB, Ark.; MacDill AFB, Fla.; Patrick AFB, Fla.; and Travis AFB, Calif. Overall feedback indicates Airmen are happy with the quality and variety of healthier menu options and increased hours of operation. Additionally, Airmen appreciate the aesthetic upgrades to the grill, deli and salad bar sections. As of Oct. 22, officials reported the average number of meal card holders has increased by nearly 19 percent and total meals served has increased by nearly 16 percent at the pilot locations. For the past 60 years, the Air Force has been feeding Airmen based on a much larger, more stationary force. With today's expeditionary force and Airmen's desires for longer dining facility operating hours and more choices, Air Force leaders decided to make dining programs more available and efficient.
Improvements to the pilot dining facilities are planned to continue throughout November, and by Dec. 1, civilians, dependents and retirees will be able to use them as well. If successful, FTI is expected to expand to other Air Force installations worldwide.
Deployed service members can read their children a bedtime story DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. – United Through Reading offers parents the chance to read to their children every day, an opportunity many service members haven't had in the past. The reading is recorded onto a DVD and sent with a copy of the book to the service member's child. Deployed service members can go to more than 60 United Service Organization locations, or 200 other Department of Defense sites, to record themselves reading a book to their children. USO officials encourage service members to be animated and personalize the book as much as possible. "It's very simple," said Joe Danner, a USO Delaware volunteer and coordinator of the local United Through Reading program. "We have a small camera that records right to a DVD. We try to give the (service members) some privacy and let them read. No one else sees the DVD but you and your family." Deployed service members are not limited to just one book on one occasion. According to Mr. Danner, service members can read a book for each of their children, and participate at as many locations as they like.
Groton submarines create fresh starts, prepare for Dec. 31 smoking ban GROTON, Conn. – Submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Group 2 have implemented smoking cessation programs to assist Sailors as they make a fresh start before the Dec. 31 deadline of a force-wide policy which bans smoking below decks aboard all U.S. Navy submarines. The change in policy resulted after extensive research revealed the significant exposure to second-hand smoke for all hands within the self-contained environment of submarines at sea. Since the April 8 announcement, submarine force leadership has been educating and training its Sailors so their submarines can beat or meet the deadline. Implementation of smoking cessation programs within CSG2 was headed by the submarine's commanding officers with the assistance of the CSG2 Medical Officer, Cmdr. John McClellen, Groton Naval Branch Health Clinic. Aboard USS Springfield (SSN 761), the ces-
This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Fla. It flew 3,000 miles down the Atlantic Missile Range.
Nov. 14, 1938 - In a meeting with his military leaders, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called for an Air Corps with 20,000 airplanes.
Nov. 18, 1949 - An Air Force C-74 Globemaster, "The Champ," flew from Mobile, Ala., across the Atlantic in 23 hours and landed at Marham, England, with a record 103 passengers. It was the first aircraft to carry more than 100 passengers across the Atlantic.
Nov. 15, 1961 - The U.S. Air Force activated the 2nd Advanced Echelon, 13th Air Force, in Saigon, Vietnam. This event signaled the official entry of the U.S. Air Force into the Vietnam War. Nov. 16, 2006 - Air Force Special Operations Command received its first CV-22 Osprey at Hurlburt Field, Fla. U.S. Special Operations Command Commander Gen. Doug Brown flew the Osprey to the arrival ceremony. Nov. 17, 1961 - The U.S. Air Force successfully launched the first Minuteman intercontinental missile from an underground silo at Cape Canaveral,
Nov. 19, 1950 - During the Korean War, in the first massed light bomber attack, 50 B-26s from Japan dropped incendiary bombs on Musan, North Korea, on the Tumen River border with China. The attack destroyed 75 percent of the town's barracks area. Nov. 20, 1962 - President John F. Kennedy announced the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis after the Soviets removed all Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles from Cuba.
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sation program started Sept. 9, and the Los Angeles-class submarine removed its smoking area Oct. 12. "The program is voluntary," said Master Chief Culinary Specialist Scott Brody, USS Springfield Chief of the Boat. "We passed the word to the entire crew and had 16 volunteers. Of those, almost all are smoke-free or still in the program. It's harder for some people to quit, so having a support system in place is a really good thing and helps out a lot."
Navy celebrates first flight centennial NORFOLK, Va. – Naval Station Norfolk hosted a ceremony Nov. 12 to celebrate the centennial of naval aviation and the Navy's first flight which took place Nov. 14, 1910, nearly 100 years ago. That's when "an act of daring by Eugene Ely set the stage for a revolution in naval warfare, and changed the face of the United States Navy forever," said Rear Adm. Richard J. O'Hanlon, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic. Ely flew a rudimentary one-seater Curtis Pusher Biplane off the deck of the light cruiser USS Birmingham ushering in the beginning of naval aviation. His flight was the first launch of an airplane from a ship; and the Navy hasn't looked back since, Admiral O'Hanlon said. The ceremony was the first of a series of events the Navy will sponsor next year to commemorate the importance of naval aviation, during its 100th anniversary year. A replica of the Curtis Pusher Biplane was flown during the ceremony, outside the hangar and alongside the flight line. Strong winds had threatened to ground the aircraft; however, Bob Coolbaugh, a pilot and retired naval aviator, was determined to brave the wind and make the flight, just as Ely had braved more difficult weather conditions a century ago.
USS Jason Dunham commissioned PORT EVERGLADES, Fla – The Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) during a ceremony in Port Everglades, Fla. Nov. 13. The ship's commissioning ceremony paid homage to its namesake, Cpl. Jason Dunham, who selflessly sacrificed his life at age 22 in Iraq, April 14, 2004. Dunham used his Kevlar helmet to cover a grenade which resulted in saving the lives of two of his fellow Marines during combat. "I am delighted to attend my first commissioning as Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, for a ship named after a true hero," said Gen. James F. Amos. Former President George W. Bush posthumously awarded Corporal Dunham the Medal of Honor. He is the first Marine to be awarded the medal for Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.
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"The timing of this event could not have been better," said General Amos. "I think it's fitting that we commission this ship, named after a Marine just three days after Nov. 10, a birthday shared by both Jason Dunham and the Marine Corps, and just two days after Veteran's Day when we honor all military members both present and past." The pier welcomed more than 5,000 guests and supporters including family members of the crew and the Dunham family.
Get to know a Civilian Keith Thompson Pay Grade: GS-11 Unit/Job: 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Natural and Cultural Resources Program manager Age: 47 Married? No Children: None Pets: Yes. A chocolate Labrador named Jessie. Favorite Activity: Hunting – deer hunting, turkey hunting. Also, fourwheeling. Anything outdoors really. I also do some woodworking on things like cabinets and shelving. Another hobby I have is to plant a garden every year – that’s been my big thing. My favorite thing to grow is probably zucchini and yellow squash. Favorite place to eat in town: I like everything, but probably Ruby Tuesday. They have a good salad bar. What is one thing you are proud to have accomplished while at Joint Base Charleston? I’ve worked in the environmental office now for 15 years, so that’s probably it. I previously worked on Navy nuclear stuff, but environmental is my favorite. It goes right in line with things I like to do, which is being outdoors and being in the natural environment. If you were the Secretary of the Air Force for one day, what would you do? I don’t know where I’d begin – the Air Force is a great service to work for, so I don’t think I’d make too many changes. “Get to know a Civilian” is to be followed by “Get to know a Sailor” and then “Get to know an Airman.” This provides a way for our readers to gain insight on their fellow co-workers who may work on either side of the base, and perhaps find a new place to eat!
This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Nov. 14, 1910 - Eugene Ely, a civilian, pilots the first aircraft to take-off from a ship, the USS Birmingham (CL-2) at Hampton Roads, Va. He landed safely on Willoughby Spit, Norfolk, VA.
by USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619). Nov. 17, 1924 - USS Langley, the first aircraft carrier, reported for duty. Nov. 18, 1890 - USS Maine, the first American battleship launched.
Nov. 15, 1942 – Although the U.S. lost several ships in the naval battle of Guadalcanal, naval forces under Rear Adm. Willis Lee, USS Washington (BB-56), turned back Japanese transports trying to reinforce Guadalcanal. The Japanese never again try to send large naval forces to Guadalcanal.
Nov. 19, 1969 - Navy astronauts Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr. and Cmdr. Alan L. Bean are the third and fourth men to walk on the moon as part of the Apollo 12 mission. Cmdr. Richard F. Gordon, Jr., the Command Module Pilot, remained in lunar orbit. During the mission lasting 19 days, four hours, and 36 minutes, the astronauts recovered 243 lbs of lunar material.
Nov. 16, 1963 - President John F. Kennedy on USS Observation Island witnessed the launch of a Polaris A-2 missile
Nov. 20, 1962 - President John F. Kennedy lifts the naval Blockade of Cuba.
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How to make your holiday hazard-free By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Tis' the season to be jolly and deck the halls with boughs of holly ... We all know the song, a song that plays during the holidays and brings out the holiday spirit. The holidays are a time for laughter and fun, and for many, a time for showing off your decorating or cooking skills. However, be mindful when hanging lights or frying up a turkey because the holiday season is one of the busiest times for emergency personnel due to house fires and accidents. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 250 house fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Together, it was estimated these fires resulted in 21 deaths and 43 injuries per year. "The holidays are a time for friends, family and loved ones to get together and build some great memories," said Deputy Ground Safety manager Darnell Edmonds, 628th Air Base Wing Safety at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. "However, it is important to keep in mind that safety should still be a part of your everyday habits." "Do not get complacent; pay attention to the small details because that may very well turn your holiday from a festive joyous time to a tragic incident," he continued. Safety may be the last thought on a person's mind during the holidays, but by taking a few precautions, your holiday season can hazard-free. "There would be nothing more upsetting than to hear one of our shipmates or wingmen getting hurt or worse during the holidays all because they didn't take the time to think and take a few precautions along the way," said Executive Officer Cmdr. Charles Phillip, Naval Support Activity at JB CHS-Weapons Station. "Many of us will be traveling this holiday season, so it is essential that Sailors, Airmen and civilians take time out of their day to plan that trip," he continued. "Be smart about it, do not push the limit, and take a break every few hours. Don't worry, you will make it to your destination, but the idea is for you to make it in one piece. "Also, we all hear it, but it needs repeating; do not drink and drive. If you plan on drinking, have a plan in place or designate a driver for the night. We want everyone to have a great, but safe holiday and we want everyone to return from leave with no incidents." Commander Phillip concluded. Keep some of these tips in mind as you prepare for your holidays.
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Christmas lights • Check your light strings every year and discard the ones that are not working, cracked or frayed to prevent any electrical shortages. • Conserve energy by turning off seasonal lights when sleeping and when you leave your home. Automatic timers are a convenient way to turn lights on and off. • For outdoors, use only lights designed for exterior use. • When hanging lights on a roof, make sure you have the appropriate ladder that is at least three feet higher than needed. • Unplug the entire string before changing bulbs. Electrical connectors • Keep outdoor electrical connectors out of puddles and snow. • Keep extension cords to a minimum to avoid tripping hazards and overloading circuits. • Wrap plastic bags around light strand connections to prevent moisture buildup.
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Cate Jones gets a butterfly painted on her face during the Children's Deployment Line Nov. 13, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Children's Deployment Line is a program developed to help show children what their parents go through before they deploy downrange with a little bit of added fun. The Children's Deployment Line consisted of face painting, briefings, picking up combat gear, touring a C-17 and finally eating simulated Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs) for lunch. Cate is the 5-year-old daughter of Staff Sgt. Patti Jones. Sergeant Jones is the command chief executive assistant for the 437th Airlift Wing. U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor
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Andrew Hitefield poses for a photo with McGruff the Crime Dog at the Children's Deployment Line Nov. 13, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Andrew is the 5-year-old son of Staff Sgt. Jacob Hitefield, who is a loadmaster with the 14th Airlift Squadron.
Children and family members tour a static C-17 during the Children's Deployment Line after receiving their deployment briefings Nov. 13, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Master Sgt. James Conger briefs Lydia Givens on the importance of securing financial and physical assets before deploying during the Children's Deployment Line Nov. 13, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Sergeant Conger is the superintendent of the 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office. Lydia is the daughter of Lt. Col. Howard Givens, commander of the 628th Medical Operations Squadron.
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Reluctant hero becomes first living Medal of Honor recipient since Vietnam By Elizabeth M. Collins Army News Services WASHINGTON – Don't call Staff Sgt. Salvatore "Sal" Giunta a hero. Because as Sergeant Giunta sees it, he was just doing his job. He didn't do anything that any other paratrooper in 1st Platoon, Battle Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team - or anyone in the United States military for that matter - wouldn't have done, and he can't quite understand what all the fuss is about. He certainly doesn't think he deserves the Medal of Honor, which President Barack Obama presented to him in a White House ceremony Nov. 16, making the seven-year Army veteran the first non-posthumous recipient of the medal since Vietnam. "This could be any of us," Sergeant Giunta said of receiving the nation's highest award for valor. "Right now, the Medal of Honor, I'm the one sitting here, but it could be any one of my buddies. It could be anyone in any of the services who are out there doing it every day. 'I do solemnly swear....' Sergeant Giunta, now 25, visited an Army recruiter while working at a Subway restaurant in his native Iowa in 2003, after a radio commercial promised free T-shirts to anyone who came by. Before he knew it, he was on his way - pumped - to southern Afghanistan with the 173rd in March, 2005. He was excited to put his training to use and see some action, but quickly realized that war wasn't a game, that friends got hurt, or they went away and didn't come back. After coming home at 19, Sergeant Giunta was ready to get out, get an education and spend time with his girlfriend Jennifer. But like many other Soldiers, Sergeant Giunta was stop-lossed. The only place he was going was back to Afghanistan. Valley of Death Now a specialist, Sergeant Giunta arrived in Afghanistan's remote Korengal Valley in June 2007. Near the Pakistan border, it is one of the most dangerous areas of the country. Dubbed the 'Valley of Death,' the 10-mile-long valley has seen some of the fiercest fighting of the war and been home to dozens of American casualties. For the next 15 months, home would be a tiny Korengal Outpost and a series of smaller primitive bases, like 1st Platoon's Firebase Vegas. They never had running water, but were able to get electricity after a few months. Ambush On Oct. 19, the men of Battle Company were dropped deep into insurgent territory, on a mission to not only look for weapons caches, but also to win a few hearts and minds. Firefights were to be expected, Sergeant Giunta said, "but if you get shot at every day, how much worse can it get?"
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A lot as it turned out, but no one could have predicted the intensity of bombings and fighting that followed, including a fierce battle that left several 2nd Platoon Soldiers injured or dead. They didn't expect a trap or they would have taken a different route back to the KOP when 1st Platoon began walking single file down the narrow crest of the steep Gatigal Spur shortly after sunset. The men didn't make it far, only 350 or 400 meters, before a hail of AK-47, PKM and RPG fire from around 15 meters away stopped them cold. About 15-20 enemy fighters had hidden behind a crest in the hill and parallel to the trail in a devastating "L-shaped" ambush that cut Sergeant Giunta's squad off from the rest of the platoon. Sgt. Joshua Brennan, who had been walking point and Spc. Franklin Eckrode were wounded and separated from the rest of the men, who desperately tried to get to them, returning fire with M4s, SAW automatic weapons and grenades. Apaches watched from the sky, but the fighting was too close for the pilots to separate friend from foe. Squad Leader Staff Sgt. Erik Gallardo took a round in the helmet, and watching him fall to the ground, Sergeant Giunta believed the worst because "only one thing happens when your head moves like that." He raced through enemy fire and dragged Sergeant Gallardo, who was only stunned, back to cover and helped him up. At one point, enemy rounds also hit Sergeant Giunta, who had always complained about wearing body armor. The rounds impacted both his vest and the rocket launcher he carried across his back. With Spc. Kaleb Casey "laying waste" with his M249 SAW automatic weapon, Sergeants Gallardo and Giunta and Pfc. Garret Clary, who also had an M203, threw grenades and then advanced in the aftermath of the explosions. Each time a wave of enemy fire stopped them. Specialist Casey later reported that every man in the squad had bullet holes in their clothing or equipment. They dropped to the ground and prepped more grenades before bounding forward again. 'I will never leave a fallen comrade' When they finally reached Specialist Eckrode, he was wounded, but conscious and had been firing his weapon until it jammed. Sergeant Brennan, however, was missing. While aiding Specialist Eckrode, Sergeant Gallardo put Specialist Casey in charge of security and turned to order Sergeant Giunta to continue the search for Specialist Brennan. But Sergeant Giunta was already gone, figuring he might as well keep running and link up with Specialist Brennan, "because it's better to shoot with a buddy than be shooting alone." Private Clary was trailing him by about 10 to 15 meters, but Sergeant Giunta didn't know that, nor did he expect to find Specialist Brennan, a good friend, grievously wounded and being dragged away by two enemy fighters. "I didn't understand what was going on," Sergeant Giunta recalled. "I'll think about that moment a lot. That was something I never thought I would see in the military. It was difficult to see. Just reaction - that's all you really have time to do, but after sitting on it for three years, it's more emotional to me now than I think it was to me then." Under heavy fire, Sergeant Giunta charged forward alone and fired the 15 or 20 rounds remaining in his M4, killing one of the insurgents and wounding the other. But he did more than save Specialist Brennan, Sergeant Gallardo later explained. The true nightmare of any leader is a Soldier missing in action, and Sergeant Giunta prevented that. "They would have definitely, definitely taken him to a lot worse place," Sergeant Gallardo said. "There's no way we would have come out of that valley without Specialist Brennan. Sergeant Giunta definitely saved a lot more lives that night." While Private Clary stood guard, and the fight continued around them, Sergeants Giunta and Gallardo, who had come running, found a slight dip where they could protect Specialist Brennan and feverishly went to work on him, going through all of their first-aid kits before cutting apart their own clothing, doing anything and everything to stop the bleeding. He was covered with gunshot and shrapnel wounds and he couldn't breathe. His wounds were far above their basic lifesaving skills, so they comforted him by talking of home while they tried to get help. Aftermath As the 1st Platoon finally seized control, Soldiers
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President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta in the East Room of the White House, Nov. 16, 2010, for his actions of valor during an enemy attack in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan, Oct. 2007.
brought other casualties to where Specialist Brennan lay, including the platoon's beloved medic, Spc. "Doc" Hugo Mendoza. He had been shot in the leg trying to help another Soldier and bled out through his femoral artery. He was already dead. "I just hoped and prayed," said Sergeant Giunta. "We got back to base and the first sergeant had the cook cook us up some wings and corn dogs. You talk to your buddies. 'OK, you're good. You're OK,' like that," but it wasn't long before Battle Company's commander, now-Maj. Dan Kearney, came and broke the devastating news. "They were better Soldiers than me," Sergeant Giunta said with a catch in his voice. "That's part of what gets me so much. Specialist Brennan has always been a better Soldier than me. He was Alpha Team leader. I was Bravo Team leader. There's a reason for that. Specialist Mendoza was a combat medic. He did everything we did, plus, when we came back dehydrated, 'Oh I'm this, oh I'm that, I have this blister Doc,' he would fix it. He went above and beyond every single day." First since Vietnam Major Kearney decided to put Sergeant Giunta in for the Medal of Honor three years ago, the same night as the ambush, saying that if Sergeant Giunta's actions weren't worthy of the Medal of Honor, then he doesn't know what is. "It started sounding like some story I had read about in World War II with Audi Murphy," he remembered. "You don't hear about single individuals taking on the responsibility to leave their squad, treat their squad leader after they've been shot and then go repatriate their best friend from behind enemy lines, then run back into the kill zone to start treating his men and leading them out of the kill zone." Still, it was something that Sergeant Giunta refused to believe would ever happen until he heard the president's voice on the phone congratulating him. "For almost three years, someone's like 'Hey, you're in for the Medal of Honor,'" he said. "'Oh, no. I don't think that's me.' Just deny. It's not worth it. That's something that's going to be a big thing and that's not what I need right now. I've got enough stuff going on. And to hear President Obama on the phone, that was a moment of 'Ohhohh.' "I have never gone to war alone," he said. "I have never been in a firefight alone and I've never felt alone in the Army. There were a lot of other guys who did incredible stuff. The only reason I was able to do what I did is because they were doing everything they could do. "They make it sound like so much of the bullets were focused on me. No. Bullets don't discriminate. They were on every single man who was there.” So it is of those two men, Sgt. Josh Brennan and Spc. Hugo Mendoza, who Giunta said he will surely think of while the nation watches his historic ceremony Tuesday. "If they can't be there for it, I'm happy their families can, and I hope they can feel my sincere gratitude. I hope they can look down on all this and be like, 'Ah, good.' And I hope when people ask me, I can bring credit to them," he said, adding that he hopes he can also honor the guys who were on that mountain with him, guys like Gallardo who are already proud to have served with him and will one day tell their grandchildren about the day they went into battle with a Medal of Honor recipient.
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Events Sunday ❏ NFL trip to Charlotte: Jump on the team bus with the Outdoor Recreation Center Nov. 21, to head to Charlotte, N.C., for a fun afternoon of Sunday NFL action when the Carolina Panthers take on the Baltimore Ravens. The cost per person is $98, which includes transportation and one game ticket. Openings are limited, so don't get left staring at the game on the television when you could be there in person. Call 963-1732 for more details. Monday ❏ High-intensity training class: Meet the first four Mondays in November at 4:30 p.m. at the Globemaster Court in the Fitness and Sports Center for an intense circuit training workout with the Health and Wellness Center and fitness center staff. Call the HAWC at 963-4007 to register. Wednesday ❏ Chili lunch fundraiser: Join us for a Thanksgiving lunch fundraiser Nov. 24 from 11 am. to 12:30 p.m. in Headquarters Bldg. 1600 foyer. Enjoy a bowl of chili, baked potatoes with fixins' and a drink for only $7. Proceeds will help purchase Joint Base Charleston holiday decorations. If interested in volunteering by cooking or bringing a dish, contact Dale Ragland at 9633419. ❏ Air Base Library closure: The Air Base Library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 24 and will remain closed until 9 a.m. Jan. 3, 2011. We will be closed for shelving installation. Office hours for out-processing personnel will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Customers are asked to keep their library materials until we reopen in January. Wireless internet will be available during this time, but customers will not have access to the building. The Library staff will be available to answer telephone questions and will have limited access to the collection for emergency checkout needs. Customers should call ahead to confirm the availability of a needed item. Full library services will be available at our Branch Library at the Weapons Station located at 2316 Redbank Rd, Bldg 732, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday ❏ Commissary grocery store tour: Meet the HAWC's registered dietician at the entrance of the commissary for an educational grocery tour 10 to 11 a.m, Nov. 23. Learn about food labels, portion sizes, organic versus non-organic and how to shop for healthy meals. Register by e-mailing Greer.Gowen.ctr@charleston.af.mil. Friday ❏ NAF office closure: The Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Non-appropriated Fund Human Resources Office will be closed Nov. 26 and will resume normal operating hours Nov. 29, at 8 a.m. Contact HRO at 764-7065. Nov. 30 ❏ Credit repair solutions: Learn about credit scores, building credit, how to protect your credit and your security clearance on your own without spending a dime, Nov. 30 from 8 to 9 a.m. Separate fact from fiction and learn how to avoid scams that offer empty promises. Class will be held at the Military and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500. Call 963-4406 to sign up. Dec. 1 ❏ New Year's Eve at the Charleston Club: Join the Charleston Club, Friday, Dec. 31 as 2010 drifts away and 2011 slides over the horizon. Joining us to welcome the New Year is Charleston's one and only First Class band. Tickets go on sale Dec. 1 and are $20 per person for Club Members and dates; $30 per person for non-members. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, tickets and reservations, call or stop by the Club's office. ❏ First time homebuyer workshop: Held Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., this two-hour workshop is packed with information and will take you through every phase of home-buying by explaining terminology, forms, the closing, lending, and
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Special Announcements ❏ Riverfront Race Festival Volunteers: Volunteer opportunities are available for the Riverfront Race Festival, Jan. 15 to 16. The marathon, half-marathon, 10k and 5k road races benefit Youth Endowment for the Arts. For more information, e-mail Volunteer Coordinator Marsha Alterman at marsha@charlestonmarathon.com or go to www.riverfrontracefestival.com. ❏ Riverfront Race Festival Charleston Youth Marathon: For children ages 7 to 17 and in good health, the Riverfront Youth Marathon is a modified marathon where your child can run or walk 25 miles prior to the actual Riverfront Race Festival. On Jan. 24, 2011, the children will then run or walk the last 1.2 miles of the race course. Children must keep a log of the miles they run prior to the event. For more information contact Mike Campbell at mike@charlestonmarathon. com or go to www.charlestonmarathon.com. ❏ Become an MUSC Research Hero: The Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome Study is recruiting overweight children, teens and young adults, age 4 to 21, to assess risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Participants will receive a free state-ofthe-art assessment including a nutrition analysis, labwork, body composition, metabolic rate and heart ultrasound. Parking is free and compensation is available. Contact Janet Carter, 792-4717 or e-mail catjan@musc.edu. ❏ Charleston Concert Association: The CCA is offering active-duty military and their families a 50 percent discount on classical music shows this concert season. Performances are held at the Gaillard Auditorium in downtown Charleston. To obtain tickets, active-duty military members must call 727-1216 and offer the discount code, 20101001. For more information, visit www.charlestonconcerts.org. ❏ Free golf clinic: Kiawah Island Golf Resort is pleased to announce a complimentary golf clinic as a thank you for military service. The clinic will be available to the first 10 active-duty members to register. The clinic will be from 5 to 6 p.m., Nov. 30 at Turtle Point Golf Club. To register, contact Josh Wagaman at 266-4054 or e-mail at josh_wagaman@kiawahresort.com.
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Events Friday ❏ Go to the extreme with Xtreme bowling! Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show with glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person. Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Family Night features country music, oldies and rock 'n' roll (you can even bring your own favorite CD's if you want). Saturday ❏ Turkey shoot golf tournament: The Redbank Plantation Golf Course on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station will host its annual Turkey Shoot golf tournament Nov. 20, where players will compete against members of their own foursome for a chance to win a holiday turkey. Two turkeys will be awarded per foursome for the lowest net scores in each group. Players must tee off before 9 a.m. The cost is $15 per person, plus cart and greens fees, and includes fried turkey sandwiches immediately following play. To register, call the Redbank Plantation Pro Shop at 764-7802. Tournament day registrations are accepted. Tuesday ❏ Career Connection: If you're transitioning from the military, one of your main priorities should be putting together a comprehensive resume, our Basic Resume Writing workshop is Nov. 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Military and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 755. Register today to reserve your seat. Call 843-764-7480. ❏ Library book club: Do you love to read? Join the book club and share your reading experiences while making new friends. The book club meets once a month on Tuesday at 10 a.m. to discuss many exciting and stimulating book titles. If you are interested in participating, we'd love to have you! Contact the library at 764-7900. Friday ❏ NAF office closure: The Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Nonappropriated Fund Human Resources Office will be closed Nov. 26 and will resume normal operating hours Nov. 29, 8 a.m. Contact HRO at 764-7065. Dec. 8 ❏ Winter Festival Craft Fair: All crafters are invited to participate in the Annual Winter Festival Craft Fair at the Redbank Club on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. The fair is open to all individuals, support groups and clubs and costs $20 per table. Call 764-2120 for reservation information.
Special Announcements ❏ Breakfast buffet at Joint Base CharlestonWeapons Station: Start your day with a scrumptious breakfast buffet at the Redbank Club on the Weapons Station. We are now serving up "allyou-can-eat" scrambled eggs, ham, grits, sausage, bacon, hash browns, fresh fruit and lots more. The buffet is available from 6 to 8 a.m., Tuesday through Friday, for only $6 per person (includes drink). Call 764-7797 for more information. ❏ Women's personal training offered: The Weapons Station fitness program is offering women's small group personal training free of charge at Sam's Gym. The service is offered Monday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. It focuses on muscular strength, endurance, and increased functionality of gross body movements. This program is offered to all fitness levels, so bring some water and a positive attitude and be ready to work. Call 764-4173 for more information. ❏ Developing Your Spending Plan: Would you like to increase your cash surplus? Do you have any extra money at the end of the month? Let a financial education specialist at the Military and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station give you the tools and resources you need to develop the financial plan of your dreams. The purpose of a financial plan is for you to determine where you are now, where you want to go, and how you plan to get there by starting today. Contact the Military and
❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler's program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our preschool program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in interaction. Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 764-7900. ❏ NSA Library is a computer "Hotspot:" The Naval Support Activity Library is a computer "hotspot" for wireless-ready laptop work and surfing the web from a patron's personal computer. Some service providers charge for this convenience; it's free at the Library. Just show up with your wireless-ready laptop, equipped with a network card, find yourself a seat anywhere in the building, and go to work. ❏ MWR's Recycling Department calling for all metal: Containers for empty aluminum cans are located throughout the Naval Support Activity. Aluminum cans are the mainstay of the recycling program, however, all types of metal are accepted. If you have heavy metal products that need to be picked up, call the Recycling Department at 743-0510. Remember, all recycling proceeds go towards enhancing your Morale, Welfare, Recreation facilities and programs. ❏ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, fun for baby!": Attention new mothers! Now there is a way to get fit while spending quality time with your baby. With the Stroller Rollers program, you'll shape up with a power walk and body sculpting while strolling with your baby. It's a great chance to interact with other new moms. Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials are provided. For more information, call MWR Fitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067. ❏ DVDs wanted: Do you have DVDs you have viewed that are just setting around gathering dust? Why not donate them to the library so others can enjoy them. Drop them by the library or use the after- hours book drop box. ❏ Become a Child Development Homes Provider: Do you like children? Need extra cash? The Child Development Homes program offers you a chance to provide childcare in your home. The options available to Child Development Home providers are numerous and include: • Before/after school care • Part-time/drop-In care • Full-time care for infants, toddlers, or preschool ages • Evening and weekend care As a CDH provider, you determine your fees and hours. Although the Navy determines the maximum childcare ratios, you can choose and interview families that have children fitting the hours and ages you are looking for. If interested or for more information, please call 764-7347. Parents ... need a night out? The Child Development Homes program has certified providers available for Friday night child care. Call the CDH office for a list of available providers at 764-7347. ❏ Resale vehicle lot: Selling a car, truck, camper, boat or motorcycle? MWR's "Hot Deals on Wheels" used vehicle lot offers the only authorized place to display vehicles for sale on Naval Support Activity. The lot is located near Red Bank Road in the New Wave Pool parking lot. The cost is $8 per week for military and immediate family and $10 per week forretirees and DoD civilians. Reservations and payment are accepted at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Call 764-2120. ❏ "Early Bird" drop-off service: The Auto Skills Center, located on Fletcher Street, offers "Early Bird" drop-off service for your convenience. Vehicles in need of service can be dropped off prior to our normal operating hours using the key drop-box, located outside the facility. Patrons can simply fill out the provided envelope with an explanation of the mechanic services needed, place the vehicle keys in the envelope, and drop them in the box. Then all you have to do is call the Auto Skills Center during their normal operating hours to receive an estimate or to provide any additional information concerning the work needed. At the end of your busy workday, stop by and pick up your serviced vehicle and "off you go!" ❏ New Naval Health Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Saturday: 7a.m. to 11 a.m.
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BASE INFORMATION Health and Wellness Center: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provides nutritional counseling, tobacco cessation, Bod Pod testing, blood pressure screening, wellness information, jogging strollers, massage, relaxation room
Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 963-3333 for individual show times. Admission is $4.50 for adults, 12 years and older, and $2.25 for children 6-11 years old. “G” rated movies are $2.25 for children 3-11 years old. Visit www.aafes.com for full movie schedules. This week’s movies: Fri., Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. - Case 39 Sat., Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. - Secretariat Family Practice Medical Clinic: Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fitness and Sports Center: Monday–Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Saturday–Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outdoor Recreation: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppette: Monday—Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Base Veterinarian: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Doors open for disabled patrons 30 minutes early.
Base Exchange/Mall: • Main store: Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Burger King: Mondays - Saturdays: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Charley’s Grilled Subs: Mondays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Anthony’s Pizza: Mondays - Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Barber Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Beauty Shop: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • GNC: Mondays - Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sundays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Laundry/Dry Cleaners: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sundays: Closed • Stripes – alterations shop: Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays: Closed Chapel: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Catholic Services - Weekday Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday & Friday. / Saturday Reconciliation: 4:15 p.m. / Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. / Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m. • Protestant Services - Inspirational Gospel: 8 a.m. Sunday / Traditional Worship (with Children’s Church): 11 a.m. Sunday • Bible Study - Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Tuesday / Alpha Course: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chapel Annex. Dinner prior at 6 p.m. / Truth Seekers BS: 7 p.m. Thursday, Home of Dex & Patriece For information on other faith groups, call the Base Chapel. The commissary doors open for disabled patrons at 9 a.m. Chapel: Monday—Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Sunday Catholic Mass: 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. • Sunday Protestant Services: 10 a.m. • Catholic Weekday Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday
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Hours of Operation Movie Theater: Call 764-7516 for individual show times. Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each showing. This week’s movies: Fri. Nov. 19 - 7:30 p.m. - The Sorcerer's Apprentice Sat. Nov. 20 - 5:00 p.m. - Ramona & Beezus Sat. Nov. 20 - 7:30 p.m. - The Sorcerer's Apprentice Sun. Nov. 21 - 2:00 p.m. - Ramona & Beezus Fri. Nov. 26 - 7:30 p.m. - Dinner for Schmucks Sat. Nov. 27 - 5:00 p.m. - Charlie St. Cloud Sat. Nov. 27 - 7:30 p.m. - Dinner for Schmucks Sun. Nov. 28 - 2:00 p.m. - Charlie St. Cloud Base Exchange: • Main store: Monday –Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Barber Shop: Monday—Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Sunday: Closed • Mini Mart: Monday—Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Uniform Center: Monday—Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Saturday—Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Commissary: Monday: Closed / Tuesday—Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Saturday—Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 • American Red Cross: 764-2323 • Bachelor Housing: 764-7646 • Chaplain’s Office: 764-7222/7912 • Commissary: 764-2020 • Military and Family Readiness Center: 764-7480 • Morale, Welfare and Recreation: 764-7601 • Navy College: 764-4493 • Navy Exchange: 764-7042 • Navy Marine Corps Relief Society: 764-7662 • Pass & Badge Office (Auto Registration): 764-4231 • Personal Support Detachment: 764-7431/7432 Health Clinic: Information Central Appointments Commanding Officer Public Affairs Officer Legal Security Safety Red Cross TRICARE Information Officer of the Day Outpatient Records Pharmacy Pharmacy Refill Only General Surgery Immunizations Wellness Radiology
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Frequently Called Numbers • Emergency (On and Off Base): 911 • Medical Appointment Line: 963-6880 • American Red Cross: 963-3377 • Base Chapel: 963-2536 • Military Family Housing: 963-3859/ 963-3858 • Inns of Charleston: 963-3806 • Golf Course: 963-1833 • Health and Wellness Center: 963-4007 • Unaccompanied Housing: 963-3859 • Commissary: 963-5695 • Military and Family Readiness Center: 963-4406 • Education Office: 963-4575 • Base Exchange: 552-5000 • Visitor’s Center: 963-5729 • Military Personnel - ID Cards, Separations, Awards & Decorations, etc.: 963-0677
Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Air Base • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • 628th Force Support Squadron - MWR, Readiness, Fitness, Jobs, Lodging, Dining, Recreation, Education, Veterinary Clinic: www.jbcharleston.com Medical Support • Base Clinic: www.charleston.af.mil – Search “628th Medical Operations Squadron” for clinic factsheets • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • Automated Housing Referral Network: www.ahrn.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: www.move.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse
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Helpful Websites Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station • Official Base Web Site: www.charleston.af.mil • On-Base Housing: www.nwscharlestonhomes.com • Morale, Welfare and Recreation: www.jbcharleston.com • Naval Nuclear Power Training Command: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston • Navy Region Southeast: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston Navy Medical Support, Charleston • Naval Health Clinic Charleston: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil • Charleston Naval Pharmacies: www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil/pharmacy • TRICARE: www.tricareonline.com • TRICARE Dental Plan: www.ucci.com Relocation Information • Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com • DoD Installations/Relocation Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil • Household Goods Shipment: www.smartwebmove.navsup.navy.mil • Military Spouse Employment: www.military.com/spouse • Navy College Program: www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston
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SPORTS & FITNESS
Keith Coleman dodges the grasp of Lacorkney Bishop after intercepting the ball from the 628th Force Support Squadron during a flag football game on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 16, 2010. After the interception, Coleman successfully evaded his opponents and ran nearly half the football field to score a touchdown for the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron. The flag football season so far has seen approximately 30 games played, and will continue into December with approximately 20 games to go in the regular season.
628 LRS, 628 FSS face-off for flag football Bobby Degregorio, back, listens in as David Johnson, front, calls an audible at the goal line, preparing to defend against the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron football team during their fourth down Nov. 16, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Johnson plays for the the 628th Force support squadron football team, and Degregorio plays for the 628 LRS.
T. Wilkins takes a fall after being run down by Don Coleman, right, and Lacorkney Bishop, left, during the flag football game between the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 628th Force Support Squadron Nov. 16, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The game was tight between the teams, but ultimately a safety was a deciding factor for a win for the 628 LRS. Wilkins plays for the 628 LRS. Coleman and Bishop play for the 628 FSS. Players from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, left, face off against the 628th Force Support Squadron during a flag football game on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 16, 2010. Despite the efforts of the 628 FSS, the 628 LRS emerged the victors of the game, winning 15-14.
U.S. Air Force photos/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles
Intramural flag football schedules and scores Upcoming Schedule Nov. 22 – 5:30 p.m. 628th Security Forces Squadron Nov. 22 – 6:30 p.m. 628th Medical Group Nov. 22 – 7:30 p.m. Naval Health Clinic Charleston Nov. 23 – 5:30 p.m. 437th Aerial Port Squadron Nov. 23 – 6:30 p.m. 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Nov. 23 – 7:30 p.m. 628th Communications Squadron Nov. 30 – 5:30 p.m. 628th Medical Group Nov. 30 – 6:30 p.m. 437th Aerial Port Squadron Nov. 30 – 7:30 p.m. 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Dec. 1 – 5:30 p.m. 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Dec. 1 – 6:30 p.m. 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Dec. 2 – 5:30 p.m. 628th Force Support Squadron Dec. 2 – 6:30 p.m. 437th Maintenance Squadron Dec. 2 – 7:30 p.m. 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Scoreboard Nov. 9 – 628th Force Support Squadron Nov. 9 – Naval Health Clinic Charleston Nov. 9 – 628th Communications Squadron Nov. 10 – 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Nov. 10 – 628th Medical Group Nov. 10 – 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron
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437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: 22 - 7 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: 13 - 6 628th Security Forces Squadron: 6 - 0 437th Maintenance Squadron: 42 - 13 Naval Consolidated Brig: 6 - 0 437th Aerial Port Squadron: 17 - 12
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• Cash Bar • Heavy hors d’oeuvres • Door Prizes • Champagne toast • Breakfast buffet for the road • Live entertainment by the First Class Band • Doors open at 8 p.m. • Tickets on sale Dec. 1 • Club Member & date - $20 each • Nonmember and Members’ guest - $30 each
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Nov. 29 - Dec. 3 5 - 6:30 p.m. Five lessons with a pro for only $99! To register, go to www.getgolfready.com and enter the Air Base zip code of 29404.
Base Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Wednesday Dec. 1 - 5 p.m. At the corner of Hill Boulevard and North O’Neal Avenue on the Air Base. Festive sing-along, hot chocolate, cookies & a visit from Santa. Proud local sponsors for this event include Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union, Santee Cooper, Miller-Motte Technical College, Boeing, Medcare Express and First Command. Call 963-5684 for additional information.
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Winter Festival Craft Fair at the Redbank Club Wed., Dec. 8 5-8 p.m. Fund raising opportunities are available in: • Food concessions sales • Game Booth operations Station
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