Dec. 1 - 14, 2017 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston) by Diggle Publishing Company

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Patriot Vol. 8, No. 23

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

December 1, 2017

INSIDE

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Forensic Training

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GOOD FIGHT Teen battles cancer with resilience See page 8

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Staff Sgt. Ashlie Mikell, 628th Security Forces Squadron, base defense operations controller, unwraps equipment during a clandestine grave and human remains recovery training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 14, 2017. The training gave participants an opportunity to fine-tune their skills through handson training with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. See more photos at www.jbcharleston.jb.mil.

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NCIS hosts forensic training for base, local law enforcement

By Airman 1st Class Allison Payne Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Naval Criminal Investigative Service at Joint Base Charleston hosted forensic and human remains recovery training for base, local law enforcement and local county coroner offices at JB Charleston - Weapons Station, South Carolina, Nov. 14, 2017. The training, the first of its kind to be offered by the base NCIS, was a body recovery course. “NCIS hasn’t hosted a body recovery clandestine grave training, otherwise known as a secret grave, in Charleston,” said Dana Shutt, NCIS Resident Agency Charleston supervisory special agent. “This is the first joint training we’ve put on with all of the agencies having jurisdiction on JB Charleston.” The training began with a classroom lesson highlighting the steps to properly and carefully recover human remains. Those participating then teamed up and travelled to the burial site to begin the body recovery process. “I wanted them to experience what happens behind the

scenes on our end, as we collect evidence and give them an opportunity they may not have in their career fields,” said Shutt. “Since all of these agencies have jurisdiction for the joint base, it’s important for them to train together and become familiar with one another because one day they may end up working on the same case.” Members learned the important steps to document a clandestine grave site. They reviewed how to locate, examine, evaluate, recover, photograph, sketch and process a crime scene. “The training taught me some valuable information such as the importance entomology plays in human remains recovery and the role each person involved is responsible for,” said Police Detective Simon Andrews, North Charleston Police Department Persons Crime Unit. “I was happy for the opportunity we were given and hope to bring more of our team if the course is offered another time.” Participants included the 628th Security Forces Squadron, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, North Charleston Police Department, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Goose Creek Police Department,

Hanahan Police Department, Berkley County Coroner’s Office, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. “We worked on this project together with NCIS,” said Petty Officer First Class Margaret Clay, 628th Security Forces Squadron master-at-arms. “We acquired three deceased animals and buried them in different ways and locations. The teams were responsible for locating the burial sites and recovering the remains. They wore personal protective equipment to protect themselves from becoming contaminated, and to prevent crime scene contamination. Shutt said depending on the feedback from this training, additional training courses may be planned for the future. She said she would like to work with local law enforcement again due to the success of this event. “Overall, we want to make sure we’re all working in partnership with each other and having training evolutions such as this definitely brings everyone together,” said Shutt. “A lot of these guys had never met so it was also a great opportunity for them to network and exchange business cards after seeing what each member can do for one another.”

Joint Base Charleston C-17 deploys to deliver U.S. Navy's undersea rescue From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston joined six other U.S. Air Force C-17s and three C-5M Super Galaxies deployed to Argentina on Nov. 18 to deliver the U.S. Navy's undersea rescue capabilities to aid in the search for the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine, which went missing in the southern Atlantic Ocean Nov. 15. The flight from Joint Base Charleston to Argentina carried a tow bar, a Tunner 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader and three members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. While on the ground, the team conducted runway assessments prior to other equipment arriving in country. "In humanitarian emergencies like this, the 437th Airlift Wing's real-time global response capability can save lives," said Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "Our rapid global mobility response bringing critical supplies and assistance to our Argentine allies and friends may be the difference." As part of the total effort, the Air Force transported the first rescue system, the Submarine Rescue Chamber (SRC) and underwater intervention Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina. They arrived in Argentina Nov. 19. The second rescue system, the Pressurized Rescue Module (PRM) and supporting equipment will be transported via additional flights and is scheduled to arrive in Argentina early next week. The U.S. government is supporting a request from the government of Argentina for international assistance to the ongoing search for the missing subStaff Sgt. Jacob Enfinger, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Joint Base Charleston for a mission headed to Argentina, Nov. 18, 2017. Joint Base Charleston's efforts helped aid the search for the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine that went missing Nov. 15, 2017.

marine and possible rescue opportunities once the vessel and crew are located, according to a press release written by U.S. Southern Command Nov. 18. "Our Airmen understand their responsibility and unique ability to respond within hours anywhere in the world," added Canlas. "They, along with our joint service partners, have made a visible impact on this operation to assist our partners in Argentina during this time of need." The SRC is a McCann rescue chamber designed during World War II and still used today. SRC can rescue up to six persons at a time and reach a bottomed submarine at depths of 850 feet. The PRM can submerge up to 2,000 feet for docking and mating, with a submarine settled on the ocean floor up to 45-degree angle in both pitch and roll. The PRM can rescue up to 16 personnel at a time. Both assets are operated by two crewmembers and mate with the submarine by sealing over the submarine's hatch allowing Sailors to safely transfer to the rescue chamber. (For further coverage of this story, see Page 2.)

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

Maj. Benjamin Buxton, right, and 1st Lt. Casey Larson, left, 16th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing pilots, perform preflight checks before a mission to support search and rescue operations in Argentina, Nov. 18, 2017. Joint Base Charleston's efforts helped aid the search for the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine that went missing Nov. 15, 2017. As part of the support, two C-17 Globemaster IIIs and one C-5M Super Galaxy from Air Mobility Command are delivering needed equipment and expertise to assist a partner nation. The first flight from Joint Base Charleston was carrying a tow bar, a Tunner 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader and three members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. While on the ground, the team conducted runway assessments prior to other equipment arriving in country.

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JB CHS COMMENTARY

Are you a good leader? Commentary by U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Nicole Flores Coast Guard Base Charleston

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – To know if you are a good leader you first have to know what a good leader is. Do your research. There are many definitions and variations of what a good leader is; one model often used in leadership literature is the transformational leadership model, first proposed by James MacGregor Burns and then developed by Bernard Bass. The transformational leadership model focuses on visionary thinking or innovation and inspiring change, rather than management processes designed to maintain and steadily improve current performance. According to the idea of transformational leadership, a good leader displays the following traits: clear goal setting, high expectations, encouraging others, providing support and recognition, stirring people’s emotions, getting people to look beyond their self-interest and inspiring people to reach for the improbable.

Good mental health critical to readiness Commentary by Peter Holstein Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Mental health is a critical part of every Airman’s medical readiness. Although many service members worry that seeking mental health care will negatively effect their career, the opposite is usually true. With early identification and the right treatment by a medical professional, most mental health issues get better quickly without any negative career impact. Unfortunately the reverse is also true, says Maj. Joel Foster, a psychologist and chief of deployment mental health for the Air Force Medical Service. Left untreated, even relatively minor mental health issues can become more serious, evolving into depression or suicidal thoughts and actions. These present serious risks for an Airman and an Air Force career. “It’s absolutely true that having an impaired mental state can negatively affect an Airmen’s ability to complete their mission,” said Foster. “People suffering from depression can experience symptoms like difficulty sleeping, fatigue, indecisiveness or poor decision making, and inability to focus. It’s easy to see how these symptoms can put an Air Force career at risk.” Numbers bear this out. Complications from mental health issues are one of the most common reasons for medical evacuation of Airmen from theater. “Most, if not all jobs in a combat zone require high cognitive function,” said Capt. Jordan Fields, an Air Force clinical psychologist at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. “Someone in a deployed environment can’t afford to be distracted by depressive thoughts. This can

decrease their reaction time, affect their ability to make decisions, and diminish their ability to prioritize things.” Deployed environments are often stressful and Airmen are isolated from their usual support network. Beginning deployment with even a low or moderate level of depression is a recipe for possible problems, says Fields. “We always try to tackle mental health issues before deployment. A real challenge for Air Force Graphic / Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs us as mental health providers is getting Maintaining your mental health is critical to readipatients to reach out to us before problems get ness. People suffering from depressive disorders can so severe as to affect an Airman’s readiness.” experience slowed physical reactions, impaired judgThe good news is that treatment for mental ment and indecision, all of which can risk the mishealth issues is far more effective than most peo- sion. Treatment for mental health issues can show ple realize. Once a patient is in treatment, they real improvement in as little as four weeks. If you, or are very likely to see real improvement within someone you know, may be dealing with depression, four visits to a mental health professional. get treatment now. “People respond quite quickly to evidencebased treatments for depression. Weekly treatnatural symptom of other traumatic events. For ments usually lead to major improvement within anyone struggling with depression, or other a month,” said Fields. “It’s critical to get people mental health issues, that first step to get treatin, start to change behaviors and give them some ment is the most important one they take.” hope. Even patients with severe depression can Recent Air Force research shows that Airmen experience significant relief quickly, and get who seek earlier help for depression see better back to being mission-fit.” outcomes from therapy and fewer negative outDepression pulls people away from family comes to their careers. Self-referral for mental and friends, valued activities, and other engage- health care can be very challenging, but more ments. Treatment for depression focuses on education will help break down some of those rebuilding those connections. Simple things like barriers. renewing social activities, basic self-care activi“Every patient is different, but one constant ties, eating well, exercise, and sleep are critical we see is that depression usually doesn’t get betparts of therapy. These deceptively simple ter on its own,” said Foster. “Many depressive actions can reverse the downward spiral of symptoms are self-perpetuating. If you feel depression. alone, you are likely to isolate yourself. Social “For many Airmen, the most challenging part isolation keeps building. Patients shouldn’t of treatment is just coming through the door to worry that something bad might happen if they begin,” said Fields. “Not everyone who feels sad seek help. They should worry about what might is depressed, and sadness is a common and even happen if they don’t.”

Mobility Airmen support Argentine submarine search effort

By Senior Master Sgt. April Lapetoda Air Mobility Command Public Affairs

Carlton D. Everhart II, AMC commander. “Our Airmen recognize the critical nature of the mission and as requirements expanded we moved to expedite delivery of increased capability to the U.S. Navy and our Argentine friends.” In addition to the aircraft listed above the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover AFB, Delaware, the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and the 176th Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, deployed aircraft to support in the effort as well.

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Mobility Airmen enabled international assistance through delivering equipment and personnel to aid the government of Argentina in its ongoing search for the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine. Air Mobility Command deployed six C-17 Globemaster IIIs and three C-5M Super Galaxies, said Oliver Winter, 618th Air Operations Center Operational Analysis Division project manager. Those aircraft flew 17 sorties, onloaded 76 Sailors assigned to the Undersea Rescue Command, and 764,000 pounds of equipment. The submarine went missing in the southern Atlantic Ocean on Nov. 15 and AMC deployed its first aircraft in support of the effort Nov. 18. Mobility Airmen launched a C-17, assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, carrying a tow bar, a Tunner 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader and three members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron Nov. 18. While on the ground in Argentina, the team conducted runway assessments prior to other equipment arriving in country. One of the C-5s, assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB, California, flew to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. From there, they transported the first rescue system, the Submarine Rescue Chamber (SRC) and underwater intervention Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, Nov. 19. The SRC is a McCann rescue chamber designed during World War U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz II and still used today. SRC can rescue up to six people at a time and reach a bottomed submarine at depths of 850 feet. The PRM can sub- A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft takes off from Joint Base Charleston with equipment headmerge up to 2,000 feet for docking and mating with a submarine set- ed for Argentina, Nov. 18, 2017. Joint Base Charleston's efforts helped aid the search for tled on the ocean floor up to 45-degree angle in both pitch and roll. the A.R.A. San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine that went missing Nov. 15, 2017. As part of the support, two C-17 Globemaster IIIs and one C-5M Super Galaxy from Air Mobility The PRM can rescue up to 16 personnel at a time. Command delivered needed equipment and expertise to assist a partner nation. The first The second rescue system, the Pressurized Rescue Module (PRM) flight from Joint Base Charleston carried a tow bar, a Tunner 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader and supporting equipment, arrived in Argentina on Nov. 20. and three members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. While on the ground, the team con“Helping others is in Air Mobility Command's DNA,” said Gen. ducted runway assessments prior to other equipment arriving in country. DUI CONDITION:

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If this doesn’t sound like you, don’t worry, there are steps you can take to become a transformational leader. According to Bernard Bass in his book, “Leadership and Performance Beyond Expectation,” first, you must create an inspiring vision of the future, often called a vision statement. Typically, the vision statement is provided to those of us in the military from our most senior leadership. Then people must be motivated and inspired to engage and manage delivery of the vision. Senior enlisted members do this by being “one voice” and ensuring they relay the vision to junior members in the most positive way possible. Finally, as a leader, you must coach and build a team that it is effective at achieving the vision. The transformational leadership model is applicable in all areas of business, as well as the DOD. For more resources to assist you with your leadership development including USCG courses that are available please visit the USCG Leadership Development Center (LDC) portal page at: http://cglink.uscg.mil/63fc613. If you do not have access to the Coast Guard portal visit the USCG LDC website at: http://www.uscga.edu/subsites/ldcdefault.aspx. These sites will aide you with your research on your leadership journey.

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JB Charleston donates time, food to vets By Senior Airman Christian Sullivan Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – In celebration of Veterans Day, members of Joint Base Charleston volunteered by delivering bagged lunches to veterans during a mobile food drive. “The mobile food drive was an opportunity to go out and serve over 200 veterans in a low-income area,” said Tech. Sgt. Cary Thomas, 628th Contracting Squadron NCO in charge of the services flight. “We met at the V.A. hospital and packed big brown bagged lunches with donated food for all the veterans.” With volunteers from both the air base and the weapons station, Thomas said it was a joint effort from several helping agencies on base. “I brought 15 volunteers to help with the program,” said Thomas. “There was a combination of the Navy, the Citadel and private organizations on base. With the interaction of the services, this was a true Joint Base Charleston effort.” The importance of giving back to previous generations while learning about their experiences in the process was a big part for Thomas. “I think it’s important for the veterans to see us out there to know they’re not forgotten,” said Thomas. “A lot of the veterans stopped and had conversations with us, telling war stories and encouraging us to hang in there.” Seeing how many veterans showed up for the event put things in perspective for 2nd Lt. Joseph Alexander, 628th Contracting Squadron contract specialist. “Seeing the cars all in line wrapped around the corner really put me in awe,” said Alexander. “These veterans had a need, a need which myself and these volunteers had an opportunity to meet. I’m thankful for all the volunteers who were moved to serve and I hope the effort had a positive impact. Thomas said the veterans got help in the form of free lunches, while the volunteers got help by learning from their predecessors. “I think it was a positive effect on the people who volunteered and the veterans we helped,” said Thomas. “The veterans all took an extra minute to stop and thank us for being there and we were trying to thank them for what they’ve done for us. It was amazing to see them stop and shake our hands and more than once, thank us for not forgetting about them.”

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A Joint Base Charleston Airman packs lunches during a mobile food drive for in Charleston, S.C., Nov. 10, 2017. Members from JB Charleston donated food and volunteer hours to give veterans free bagged lunches in honor of Veterans Day. Bagged lunches are organized to be given to veterans during a mobile food drive in Charleston, S.C., Nov. 10, 2017.

Exercise tests medical group’s rapid immunization capability

By Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 628th Medical Group demonstrated their ability to swiftly administer medication in the event of a pandemic or health emergency during a mass-immunization exercise here on Nov. 15, 2017. The exercise afforded members useful training and challenges measuring their response and efficiency. “A pandemic has the potential to decrease combat

Airmen receive a briefing prior to getting their annual flu vaccine during a mass-immunization exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 15, 2017.

readiness and restrict personnel from performing the mission,” said Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Powell, 628th MDG superintendent. “By having a central point of distribution, we are able to process thousands of members within 24 hours so they can continue the mission.” In addition, the group established a flu vaccine venue concurrently, providing real-world flu shots to patients during the exercise. By having a real flu vaccine administered, it allowed over 500 base members to become current on their vaccines and ready in the face of flu season. “Our operations called for a point of distribution which could potentially serve several thousands of people on JB Charleston.” said Col. Randall Lambert, 628th MDG commander. “The average patient took about five minutes to process from start to finish.” To avoid major backups and relieve appointment times for other TRICARE patients at the immunization clinic, Airmen on the installation were encouraged to come during the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to receive their immunizations. “It was fantastic seeing both members and leadership involved from start to finish,” said Lambert. “I couldn’t be prouder of our medical technicians, nurses, pharmacy and clinical staff who will continue to keep our base members safe and ready.”

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Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Powell, 628th Medical Group superintendent, administers flu vaccines to base members during a during a mass-immunization exercise at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 15, 2017. By having a real flu vaccine administered, it allowed over 500 base members to become current on their vaccines and be ready in the face of flu season.

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Youth Programs families participate in Hoops for Hunger Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Allison Payne Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – JB Charleston families participated in Hoops for Hunger, a bi-annual community service project hosted by Youth Programs in Sam’s Fitness Center at JB Charleston – Weapons Station, South Carolina, Nov. 16, 2017. The admission to watch or participate in the event was canned foods, which are being donated to different local shelters following each event. “During a management meeting in 2016, we discussed different quarterly events we planned to hold throughout the year,” said Amber Early, Youth Center program assistant. “I didn’t want to do another canned food drive. I wanted to shake things up and really push the envelope to show youth and families that giving back can be fun. Thus, Hoops for Hunger was born.” Participants were divided into multiple teams, consisting of children and adults. The teams rotated to provide the opportunity to play against each other. There were seven teams with a total of 40 players. “This event was a great opportunity to get some physical training, friendly competition and promote fellowship between our active duty and civilian community,” said Staff Sgt. Damien Chilton, 628th Air Base Wing executive support services noncommissioned officer in-charge. “The event was a lot of fun and Children participating in the Hoops for Hunger basketball games prepare to start the game in Sam’s Fitness definitely a success. As soon as I walked into the gym, I saw numerous bags of Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 16, 2017. There were seven teams with a total canned goods, a big barrel full of donated foods and a lot of happy participants.” of 40 players in this month’s Hoops for Hunger event. Early said the donated food items will go to Helping Hands, a local food bank Children pose in Goose Creek, S.C. Helping Hands gives families in need the opportunity to come in and collect food items, with Amber as well as essentials, their families can use to get through difficult times. Early, Youth Center child “I have always been taught to have a servant’s heart and serving and mission start in your backyard, your and youth proneighborhoods, churches and schools,” said Early. “It’s great to get involved and help people in other coungram assistant, tries, states and rural areas. However it’s also important to remember there are people you work with or go after receiving to school with or who may live in your neighborhood who need help too.” participation This was the third Hoops for Hunger hosted by the Youth Program. Early said the event grows each time awards in Sam’s it is held. Fitness Center “Youth Programs has a huge heart for its young people and giving back to the community,” said Early. “At at Joint Base the end of the day, everyone had fun, no one got hurt, we collected a lot of canned goods to donate and we Charleston – made new connections and partnerships. It was a win for all of us and I’m already looking forward to the next Weapons Station, S.C., Hoops for Hunger event in the spring. At the end of the day, giving back is what it’s all about.” Nov. 16, 2017. For more information about upcoming events, contact the Weapons Station Youth Programs office at 843794-7809.

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A legal assistance attorney can provide advice or service for will preparation, estate planning, adoption, names changes, immigration and naturalization as well as tax related advice and assistance. Additionally, the legal office can assist clients with domestic relations, including divorce, legal separation, annulments, and paternity and custody issues. Other services provided include assistance with civil suits (unless civilian counsel has already been retained), non-support, indebtedness, landlord-tenant relations and issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Uniformed Servicemembers Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). While there are a number of services the legal office can provide, there are also a number of services we are unable to provide. Legal assistance attorneys are prohibited from providing advice or assistance for official military matters, military justice related actions, private business affairs, advice to opposing parties on the same issue or any advice via email or by telephone. While the JB Charleston legal office cannot provide legal

advice by email or telephone, technology is available to assist our clients. Air Force Legal Assistance has its own website dedicated to providing education and information for eligible clients. The Air Force Legal Assistance Website (LAWS) located at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/lass/lass.html, provides basic legal assistance information on topics commonly affecting military personnel and their families. It is important to note the information provided by LAWS is not legal advice and should not take the place of any advice obtained by a legal assistance attorney. LAWS is simply an additional tool for eligible clients to obtain general information, fill out legal worksheets prior to a legal assistance visit and to provide feedback on the legal assistance program. Legal assistance walk-in hours are Tuesday afternoons from 1200 – 1500. Additionally, appointments for will preparation can be scheduled on Thursdays from 0800 – 1100. All will/estate clients are advised to visit the LAWS website to complete a will/estate planning worksheet prior to their appointment. Please contact legal office if assistance is needed.

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437th AW honors 3rd Quarter award winners

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Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Kersey, right, 437th AW command chief, stand with the award recipients during the 437th AW third quarter awards ceremony at the air base theater on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 25, 2017. The military award recipients were Airman 1st Class Lawrence Scollo, 437th Aerial Port Squadron special handling technician, for Airman of the Quarter; Tech. Sgt. Bryan Harlan, 15th Airlift Squadron training flight chief, for NCO of the Quarter; Master Sgt. Ryan Parrish, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production expediter, for Senior NCO of the Quarter; Capt. Paul Stump, 437th Operations Support Squadron chief of intelligence, weapons and tactics officer, for Company Grade Officer of the Quarter and Maj. Jonathan Fariss, 14th Airlift Squadron chief of standardizations and evaluations, for Field Grade Officer of the Quarter. The civilian award recipients were Virgil Parks, 437th APS hazardous material inspector, for Category I Civilian of the Quarter and Kenneth Norris, 437th OSS mission planner, for Category II Civilian of the Quarter.

360 Leaders Course preaches strong NCO, strong unit Story and photos by 2nd Lt. Alejandra Fontalvo Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Forty-two non-commissioned officers from several branches of service came together Nov.13-17, 2017 to learn self-care techniques to enhance their leadership abilities. The 360 Leaders Course, developed and taught by Army Col. (ret.) Mary Lopez, is a comprehensive learning experience with classes ranging from financial literacy to personal wellness. “I got a restart,” said Staff Sgt. Shannon Tomkinson, a Flight and Operational Medicine Technician with the 628th Medical Group. “I got in and thought it’s going to be another class where they teach us about mentoring airmen; when I got here I realized I need to be able to take care of myself in order to take care of my airmen and my family and friends.” Lopez, along with Army Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Steven Salazar, developed the course based on current scientific research targeted to NCOs. “The NCO has to be the focus because the NCO is the person who sits down everyday and says, ‘How are you doing? What’s going on with you?’” said Lopez. “They are the ones so connected with their airmen, sailors and soldiers. If you have a strong NCO, you’ve got a strong unit.” Since 2010, approximately 2,000 NCOs have attended the week-long course. The class is structured to be an open, personalized and hands-on experience. Participants have opportunities for one-on-one meetings with a psychologist, physical therapist, financial advisor and a personal hypnosis session with Lopez. “A lot of times these trainings we go to are blanket but everything we did was very personSenior Airman Kierin Torre, squadron aviation resource manager for the 14th Airlift Squadron, alized,” said Tomkinson. “I learned ways to cope with my own stresses. Now I can share the takes part in a speed drill during the running clinic portion of the 360 Leaders Course held at JB information with others.” Charleston November 13-17, 2017. Students learned a variety of running and exercise techniques Every morning the service to improve their overall physical fitness. members started their day with an opportunity for physical activity and self-reflection through a warrior yoga session. Dr. A.J. Patrick, a physical therapist with the 360 team, finds that aspect to be a key factor of the course, explaining, “It gives you a chance to self-reflect on your life. There aren’t many times where you can take time out of your life and just dedicate it to making you better.” Throughout the day the course alternates between tradi- Army Brig. Gen. (ret.) Steven Salazar, co-founder of the 360 tional classes and physical activ- Leaders Course, addresses JB Charleston’s class at the ity but the evening blocks allow diploma ceremony on November 17, 2017. The five-day for more creative reflection. One course for NCOs is designed to be a holistic learning experiof the evening sessions, art ther- ence focused on self-care in order to take care of others. This apy allows participants to medi- was the third year JB Charleston hosted the event. tate then draw where they came Are you active-duty, a veteran, a reservist, or from and what they want to achieve in the future. “You see people who are really stoic up to that point but you give them some crayons and surviving spouse of a veteran? they will draw dark clouds but want a sun,” said Michelle McMeekin, JB Charleston’s Community Support Coordinator. “Usually they’ll say ‘I now believe with this class and the things I’ve learned I have potential.’ That is hugely impactful. When they get to those evening Up to $4000 off Closing Costs sessions, I think it takes them to a whole new level.” The mission of the 360 Leaders Course is to restore, reinforce and enhance resiliency, health Call to learn about your VA benefits and wellness in military leaders. * No Down Payment * No Application Fee “I’m actually excited to go back to work because I feel rejuvenated,” said Tomkinson. “It’s nice to realize I can recharge and still be a great NCO. I would highly recommend it for all * No Mortgage Insurance * Low Credit Scores NCOs, no matter what branch.”

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After visiting his homeland in 2015, he returned to California with fierce resolve to somehow help meet the overwhelming need he saw there: the need for Haitian children to receive an education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People end up having to use all the resources that they have to fix their homes or buy food instead of sending their kids to school,â&#x20AC;? said Joseph. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On top of parents having to pay to go to school, they also have to pay for their kids to be transported to school, because there is no transportation system.â&#x20AC;? Instead of hopping on a bus, as most children in the United States do without second thought, children in Haiti walk between two and five miles on rural roads just to get to school each day. It is a routine that, if possible at all, is challenging to sustain, said Joseph. Soon after his return, Joseph founded a nonprofit called the Those Angels foundation, based in Oakland. Its mission is to provide education, transportation and meals to economically disadvantaged children and orphans in Haiti, along with building schools and supporting educational, social and cultural needs there. The nonprofit successfully built its first elementary school in 2015 - Ecole Communautaire Foyer Des Anges - but the pressing need for transportation to that school and others still lingered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came back to the U.S. and I went on a manhunt for school buses,â&#x20AC;? said Joseph, laughing. The Sacramento City Unified School District responded to Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s search, selling him seven retired buses at a fraction of their typical cost. The next challenge was finding a way to transport thousands of pounds of machinery internationally. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the Air Forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mobility Airmen and aircraft stepped in to help. After a lengthy application and screening process, the buses were approved for transport through the Denton program to their final destination of Port Au Prince, Haiti. The Denton program is a Department of Defense-sanctioned humanitarian assistance transportation program that allows U.S.-based non-governmental sources to transport humanitarian aid at little or no cost to the donor. At the same time, the program helps fill extra space on military transport assets that are already engaged in missions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The buses are now going to be taken first-class style,â&#x20AC;? said Joseph, smiling. After more than two weeks of inspections and other procedures to ensure the cargoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s airworthiness and safety during transport, the buses were ready to be loaded onto the waiting C5 aircraft - the first step in completing Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-year mission. It was a mission John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buckâ&#x20AC;? Buchanan, 60th APS civilian operations officer and the overseer for the first leg of the busesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; journey, felt personally connected to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the things that sold me (on the application) was when it said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Can you imagine a young seven-year-old sitting there smiling going to school?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yeah I can. Because I was that seven-year-old on one of those buses.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Travis Air Force Base and its fleet of strategic airlifters proved the ideal platform for the mission. Two C-5s and one C17 Globemaster III simultaneously carried the load of buses and cargo destined for a separate mission, allowing for maximum load efficiency as the aircraft traveled first to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, to drop off the buses and then on to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, to unload the rest of its cargo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of the size of the (C-5) airframe and the capability it gives us, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a national treasure,â&#x20AC;? said Buchanan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a weapon platform for peace, for humanitarian (relief) and for deterrence. It (goes) from a humanitarian mission taking care of children to defending America and our allies, every day, seven days a week â&#x20AC;Ś Travis Air Force Base is sending that signal (saying), â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not on your own. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? It was a dream come true for Joseph, who knows more than 340 Haitian students will benefit annually from the new transportation. "I'm excited, I'm ecstatic, I don't even know how to describe it," he said. "Besides the economic relief on the parents, it's going to be relief on these kids â&#x20AC;Ś Seeing kids go to school, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reward. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it.â&#x20AC;? After the last C-5 took off from Travis with its cargo safely stowed, the mission seemed complete - but personally, emotionally, Travis Airmen remained deeply connected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where my mission ends on paper, but not emotionally,â&#x20AC;? said Buchanan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It ends when you know that bus is running down that rural road in Haiti and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got those young kids going to school getting an education, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to have that opportunity. A lot of young people are not grateful to have the opportunity to go to school. Just to be on a bus instead of walking to school, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what that is in the United States.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;All I want is for our (60th APS) troops to know that they did the good thing, they did the right thing,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what these young people right here at Travis do every day. (They) defend our nation, take care of life, do the best they can every day. If we can do a good thing for mankind every day, then thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we should do.â&#x20AC;?

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628th LRS plays key role for hurricane relief efforts Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – From coordinating aircraft load plans to refueling jets, the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron played a multi-faceted role during Joint Base Charleston and Air Mobility Command’s hurricane relief efforts in 2017. During the months of September and October the squadron flexed schedules and processes to meet the demands of required support. The 628th LRS is prepared to adapt to whatever is required if further support is needed. "Our ability to adapt to a spike in operational tempo is grounded in our training and experience to support these types of emergency scenarios,” said Lt. Col. Abbillyn Johnson, 628th LRS commander. “Recent disaster preparation and recovery efforts for Hurricane's Matthew and Irma were great opportunities for us to learn how to adapt to ensure we provided the operational support our mission partners require. Without our assets and manpower, aircraft would be without fuel or cargo and other agencies would be without the materiel support they need to operate. So we provide a critical piece of the puzzle ensuring the steady flow of cargo and material.” The 628th LRS transported approximately 38 pallets weighing roughly 130 short tons and issued about 2 million gallons of fuel for aircraft and ground vehicles. The squadron adapted to the operational tempo increase to meet the mission’s demands. “We began with 12 hour shifts and ended up getting nine additional reservists,” said Tech. Sgt. Paul Freebern, 628th LRS ground transportation. “Later we were able to go back to eight-hour shifts, performing the mission as needed.” Cargo transported for the relief effort included medical supplies from the Air Force Medical Operations Agency. Although the 628th LRS moved these supplies from AFMOA

to the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and Charleston seaports, they had a larger role than just moving the goods. Staff Sgt. Katey Neal, 628th LRS logistics planner NCO in charge for deployments, helped orchestrate these movements from the squadron’s Installation Deployment Readiness Cell. “In the IDRC we receive tasks from AMC. With this particular movement and with this particular relief effort for Puerto Rico, we also worked a lot with Air Combat Command and Air Force Northern Command,” said Neal. “We work with the 437th APS load planners who plan for C-17s and C-130s. We send the plans up to the 618th Air Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center) and they create missions to pick up the personnel and cargo Staff Sgt. Jesse Turner, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron operator, records tasked to help with the relief missions.” and licensing NCO in Charge, prepares to move a forklift Nov. 14, 2017, at Joint The 628th LRS also provided support to Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th LRS transported approximately 38 pallets weighthe Federal Emergency Management ing roughly 130 short tons and issued about two million gallons of fuel for aircraft Agency. FEMA helped in the hurricane effort and ground vehicles in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts to Puerto Rico. here by documenting goods and commodities arriving at Joint Base Charleston’s Weapons a generator and we provided 24-hour fuel support to them.” Station installation support base. Johnson credits the mission’s success to the adaptability, “We provided ground support to the Navy and coordinated readiness and resilience of the squadron’s Airmen and civilians. with FEMA,” said Tech Sgt. Mark Heitkamp, 628 LRS fuels “As they always do, our Airmen rose to the occasion and distribution flight NCO in charge. “They have a trailer for navigated through some unique support requirements under which we provide fuel for. We provide electricity to the build- less than ideal conditions,” said Johnson. “They give testament ing so they can do their part of the operation. They hooked up to our Squadron motto ‘We will find a way or make one.’” Senior Airman Gelissa Mitchell, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron documented cargo section, prepares to deliver logistics goods at the 437th Aerial Port Squadron Nov. 14, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th LRS transported approximately 130 pallets weighing roughly 38 short tons and issued about two million gallons of fuel for aircraft and ground vehicles in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts to Puerto Rico.

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The USNS Charlton is docked pierside at Alpha Wharf on Joint Base Charleston’s Weapons Station, Nov. 21, 2017. The ship arrived Nov. 18 to receive cargo consisting of military trucks, trailers and containers. The large, medium-speed, rollon/roll-off ship is capable of carrying vehicles and equipment to support humanitarian missions, as well as combat missions.

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Joint Base Charleston team recognizes teenager’s resilience

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

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 628th Air Base and 437th Airlift Wings hosted an Airman for a Day event here Oct. 2, 2017, to recognize a teenage girl for the resilience she demonstrated during her battle with cancer. Master Sgt. Caroline Bunce, 628th Medical Group registered dental hygienist, was looking for a child interested in learning what it’s like to be an Airman for Joint Base Charleston’s Airman for a Day event. Thanks to her volunteer work with Courageous Kidz, a non-medical organization focusing on families devastated by childhood cancer, and her communication with joint base leadership, Bunce found Sandrea Hershey, 14 years old. Hershey was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and spent approximately 170 days in the hospital undergoing treatment. Hershey fought back, managed to complete all her school work and had her final treatment last month. Lori Hershey, Sandrea’s mother, was excited when she heard her daughter was selected as Joint Base Charleston’s Airman for a day. “I just wanted her to experience something that people normally can’t. I wanted her to have a comparison to understand the military in case she wants to do it,” said Lori. “I just want her to experience something civilians don’t usually get to.” After donning an honorary flight suit adorned with the patches of Joint Base Charleston, Hershey, her mother and her friend Justin Pippin, also 14 years old, headed out to get a closer look at the joint base’s day-to-day mission. “It truly is a win-win opportunity,” said Capt. Keane Carpenter, 437th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III pilot. “Here was a chance to come together and serve a very special member of our community and to generate pride within our units. The outstanding professionals who make up our wings were able to showcase the fun aspects of Sandrea Hershey, left, 14 years old, thanks Col. Jeff Nelson, right, 628th Air Base Wing commander, for hosting her during an Airman for a Day event here, Oct. 2, 2017. The event was hosted by the 628th ABW and 437th Airlift Wing.

their jobs while Sandy was able to have a unique experience. The people on this base who get what it means to serve were highly motivated to brighten the day of this very brave girl and her family.” Hershey observed a military working dog demonstration, met Phoenix Ravens from the 628th Security Forces Squadron, toured a C-17 Globemaster III with Airmen from the 14th Airlift Squadron and tested her piloting skills in a C-17 flight simulator. “During the times each Airman got to spend showing their specific skill-set and to hear the excitement and passion each team member brought with them was rewarding,” said Bunce. “The goal of Courageous Kidz is to help pick up the pieces when life goes awry, restore normalcy and give the magic of hope. Our team members of Joint Base Charleston did just that.” Senior Airman Jasmina Gantt, 628th MDG Dental Clinic oral preventative assistant, has volunteered more than 100 hours for Courageous Kidz and worked several months to coordinate the Airman for a Day event. “All the kids have captured my heart and I love the opportunity,” said Gantt. “I love to help them as best as I can. The most rewarding things are definitely the smiles I get from them. Seeing their faces just light up is definitely the main thing keeping me going. They’re definitely very strong individuals and they motivate me and push me to be a better person.” At the end of the day, Hershey, her mother and friend, met with Col. Jeffrey Nelson, 628th ABW commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th AW commander, and Col. Patrick Winstead, 437th AW vice commander, at the installation's headquarters building. After exchanging greetings, Nelson, with Hershey’s help, unveiled her photo displayed in the first floor hall titled, “Airman for a Day.” “Everything was really exciting,” said Hershey. “Thank you for this experience and allowing us to have this adventure.”

Sandrea Hershey, right, 14 years old, talks to Capt. Keane Carpenter, left, 437th Airlift Wing, during a C-17 Globemaster III tour as part of an Airman for a Day event here, Oct. 2, 2017. The event was hosted by the 628th Air Base Wing and 437th AW. Hershey was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and spent approximately 170 days in a hospital. Despite her diagnosis Hershey kept up with her school work and finished her final treatment last month. Sandrea, her mother Lori Hershey, and her friend Justin Pippin, also 14 years old, met 628th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven members, observed a military working dog demonstration and tested their piloting skills in a C-17 flight simulator. Sandrea Hershey, 14 years old, tours a C-17 Globemaster III alongside Airmen of the 437th Airlift Wing during an Airman for a Day event here, Oct. 2, 2017.

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Chapel Corner The chapel has new customer service hours to accommodate your needs. Please note the Airbase Chapel will ONLY be open (including phone calls, walk-ins and e-mail) during the days/hours listed below: Sunday: 0900 - 1500 (Worship Services ONLY) Mondays: 0900 - 1500 Tuesdays: 0900 - 1500 Wednesdays: Closed for Training Thursdays: 0900 - 1500 Fridays: 0900 - 1500 Saturday: Closed

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

Ruby Godley, JBC-WS SARC QM1 Antoine Douglas - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Jenia McCallop - NAVCONBRIG CS2 Ladecha Beverly - NSA GMC Joseph Blacka - NSA SH2 Ed Dingle - NSA SH2 Latasha Martin - NSA CS2 Ebony Sharpe - NSA HM2 Asare Baffour - HHCC HM2 Patrick Collier - NHCC HM2 Patrick Cope - NHCC ENS Erin Bates - NNPTC ENS Taylor Bostwick - NNPTC ENS Mark Brooks - NNPTC LTJG Stephen Clouse - NNPTC MMNC Andy Hogue - NNPTC EMNC Brett Horan - NNPTC MMNC Collin Justice - NNPTC LTJG Sarah Kelly - NNPTC MMN1 Nick Miller - NNPTC DC1 Bobby Muller - NNPTC ENS Sindy Ramirez - 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 Weapons Station 24-hour Response Hotline 843-478-8615 Weapons Station Civilian Victim Advocate 843-834-4527

LTJG William Reinike - NNPTC ENS David Rowekamp - NNPTC LTJG John Schreiner - NNPTC ENS Erynn Schroeder - NNPTC ENS Erik Vargas - NNPTC EMN2 Ben Armstrong - NPTU EMN2 Britany Breedlove - NPTU ETN2 Charles Brockmann - NPTU MMN2 Desaree Edwards - NPTU ET2 Charity Fillmore - NPTU YN2 Michael Jackson - NPTU ETN2 Jacob Kessler - NPTU MA2 Logan Lewis - NPTU MMN2 Noah Mitchell - NPTU YN2 Eulisa Thomas - NPTU HM2 Shelbe Thompson - NPTU EM1 Brandon Turner - NPTU MN2 William Hodgin - NMC MN2 Brandon Odom - NMC YN1 Jennifer Pare - NOSC Charleston YN1 David Gates - SPAWAR LT Andrew Sharp - The Citadel

Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855 JB CHS - AB SAPR Office: 843-963-7880/7881 SAPR Office Email: 628abw.sarc.org@us.af.mil SAPR Program Manager Cell: 843-813-7136 SAPR VA Cell: 843-817-8397

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Local, base community partner to ensure child safety

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

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Members of the 628th Medical Group teamed up with individuals from the Safe Kids Charleston Area program and the larger Charleston community to conduct a car seat assessment for military families at the Hunt Housing Office here Nov. 20, 2017. Safe Kids is a nonprofit organization helping families and communities keep kids safe from injuries. "JBC is very connected to the local community. The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) has partnered with Safe Kids and the Medical University of South Carolina for the event in hopes of starting a longstanding relationship that will help our military families, subsequently keeping our children safe through valuable education and resources," said Maj. Sheontee Frank, 628th Medical Group Family Advocacy officer. The Family Advocacy New Parent Support Program organized the event on base for families to ensure their children’s car seats were inspected and fastened properly. “This is the first time we’ve come on base to do this but we’ve offered this service for about 20 years,” said Aynesly Birkner, MUSC pediatric injury prevention coordinator. “We have about 175 technicians in the tri-county area who are currently certified to provide these safety checks for whoever is willing to come.” Each assessment takes 30 to 45 minutes per car seat per vehicle. The car seats are inspected and the parents are educated on how to properly install the car seat and how to fasten their child in the car seat itself. Certified technicians from the Charleston County Emergency Medical Services and Summerville, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant Fire Departments helped with the inspections of the car seats. “Becoming a technician showed me just how much there is to know about car seats,” said Glenn McLendon, Summerville FD engineer. “There is a certain way your seat needs to be installed and you need to know if and how a car seat is compatible to your car. You’ll also learn things like how tightly your child should be strapped in or if the car seat has been in any accident. If it has, you need to get a new one.”

Grayson Rosengarten, three years old, climbs onto a car seat during the Safe Kids Charleston Area car seat assessment at the Hunt Community Center parking lot on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 20, 2017. Another car seat assessment will be held on the Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Dec. 4, 2017, for those who were unable to attend previously.

Another car seat assessment will be held on the Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Dec. 4, 2017, for those who were unable to attend previously. “Coming out here was very beneficial for me,” said Tamara Preciado, a military spouse. “I’m a new mom and this service really helped me learn how to properly keep my child safe while I drive. I would recommend it for anyone who isn’t sure if they are using their car seats properly.” For more information about Safe Kids or where to go for a car seat assessment, contact Aynsley Birkner at birknera@musc.edu.

Team Charleston volunteers for Day of Caring

Staff Sgt. Martell Chandler, 315th Aerospace Medical Squadron dental technician straps his eightmonth-old daughter, Ava, to her car seat during the Safe Kids Charleston Area car seat assessment in the Hunt Community Center parking lot on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 20, 2017. Safe Kids is a nonprofit organization helping families and communities keep kids safe from injuries. The Family Advocacy New Parent Support Program organized the event on base for families to ensure their children’s car seats were inspected and installed properly.

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18.5 Million veterans can now shop tax-free for life with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service

By Chris Ward Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

DALLAS, TX – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is officially welcoming home 18.5 million honorably discharged Veterans with a lifetime online military exchange shopping benefit. Veterans can now shop online at ShopMyExchange.com, marking the first expansion of military exchange privileges since 1990. "The Exchange is honored to open its virtual doors to millions of deserving Veterans," said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, a Vietnam-era Army Veteran who worked tirelessly to secure the change in Department of Defense policy after joining the Exchange in 2012. "There are many generations of

service members who have not been properly recognized. This new benefit acknowledges their service and welcomes them home. This is something Veterans can enjoy the rest of their lives." Veterans will find a wide assortment of national-brand merchandise and military-exclusive pricing at ShopMyExchange.com. Shopping the Exchange online reconnects Veterans with their military community, allowing them to remain Soldiers and Airmen for life. Every purchase Veterans make online will help improve the quality of life for those who wear the uniform today as Exchange earnings support critical military Quality-of-Life programs, including combat uniforms below cost, fitness centers, child development center and youth programs on Army

garrisons, Air Force Outdoor Recreation programs, school lunches for Warfighters' children overseas and more. "This is a virtuous cycle," Shull said. "As a Veteran myself, it is an honor to pay forward support to active-duty service members and their families." Excitement for the new benefit has been building for months thanks to social media shout-outs from Mark Wahlberg and Marcus Luttrell, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Richard Rawlings and other celebrities. As a result, more than 255,000 Veterans verified their eligibility to shop at ShopMyExchange.com before the benefit's official Nov. 11 launch. To verify eligibility and begin shopping, Veterans can visit ShopMyExchange.com.

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

separating/retiring respectively.

Dec. 5 r Resume Ready! - 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Participants can stop by anytime and will learn how to build an effective civilian resume, or have their existing resume reviewed to ensure they are resume ready!

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

Dec. 2 r Key Spouse Training - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Initial training for new Key Spouses. Please bring appointment letter.

Dec. 4 & 18 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims -

Dec. 6 r Spouse Intro To JB Charleston - 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fastpaced introduction to JB Charleston to learn about various resources. Get connected! Tour the A&FRC, meet other spouses, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! r Make The Most Of Your Moolah - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Tips and tricks to make your money go farther and help manage what you have. r Interviewing For Success - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing! Dec. 6 & 20 r Pre-separation Counseling - Dec. 6, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or Dec. 20, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Workshop. Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to

Dec. 11-15 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included.

Dec. 12 r Teaching As a Second Career - 10:00-11:30 a.m. Cooperative project between US & SC Dept. of Edu., Designed to assist Active & former military in obtaining teacher certification and employment as teachers in SC. Federally Funded and managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support. Dec. 15 r Invest in Yourself - 8:00-9:00 a.m. What's more important than yourself? Your financial future counts on you to do the right thing with the money you earn today. Don't waste it!

Dec. 19 r Operation Protection Identity - 8:00-9:00 a.m. Learn how to avoid multiple threats to your identity and how to protect yourself.

Dec. 20 r MFLC Lunch & Learn - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class “Stress During the Holidays.”

To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication. ber to enrich their financial growth by developing their investment fluency.

Dec. 7 r Navigating Federal Employment - 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job!

EVENTS All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information and to register for a class, call FFSC at 794-7480. Dec. 5, 12 or 19 r Investment Fluency: Planning For Your Tomorrow Today - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Financial readiness workshop to provide the tools and resources that will allow the service mem-

Dec. 11 r VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop. Dec. 12 r Teaching As a Second Career - 1:00-2:30 p.m. Cooperative project between US & SC Dept. of Edu., Designed to assist Active & former military in obtaining teacher certification and employment as teachers in SC. Federally Funded and managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support. Dec. 13 r MFLC Lunch & Learn - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class “Stress During the Holidays.”

Dec. 18 r Home Selling - 2:00-4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of selling a home.

Dec. 18-22 r Transition GPS Workshop - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included. Dec. 19 r Think. Save. Plan. - 2:00-3:00 p.m. Workshop discussing thrift savings plan and retirement options.

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

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