Joint Base Charleston
Patriot Vol. 1, No. 9
Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, December 3, 2010
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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
- It's the season for holiday cheer! Santa Claus tosses candy canes to children upon his arrival at the base holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1, 2010 at Joint Base Charleston. The tree was lit and the Holiday Greeting Card Contest award winners were named: First place went to the 560th Red Horse Squadron, second place went to the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and third place was awarded to the 628th Medical Group.
INSIDE WOUNDED WARRIOR
NCBC delivers first service dog See page 4
CONGRATULATIONS Navy and Air Force advancements See page 3
BRONZE STARS
ASF stands up as first line of defense on JB CHS
Story and photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Geared up and ready for action, Sailors of the Auxiliary Security Force at Joint Base Charleston will work alongside the Naval Support Activity Security Department, providing aid in force protection. These specially trained service members will be manning posts around the base as well as conducting vehicle inspections. Members of ASF have gone through extensive training, studying various methods that will help keep the base safe from terrorists or harmful threats. These methods include the levels and uses of force, weapons and self-defense training, vehicle inspection protocol and much more. "ASF is our first line of defense for the base," said Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jacob Moore, security department senior enlisted advisor at Naval
Support Activity on JB CHS. "These Sailors will greet patrons at the gate, but will mainly be used for vehicle inspections. The members of ASF are the ones who help make sure the installation safe as a whole from any types of threats. “What we are working toward is for all security members at JB CHS to work as one team, one fight, where everyone will be able to man the entry control points and be on patrol." With the ever-changing security threats around the world, ASF has become an essential element to prepare Sailors to defend the base against threats. Mineman 2nd Class Stephen Bancroft at Navy Munitions Command on JB CHS, who has been with the ASF team for more than a year, is excited that the teams will finally be utilized in their entirety. "I am looking forward to standing post," he said. "It is finally going to give the teams a real taste of what being activated is really like on a longer and larger scale vice just standing up when an event takes place."
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Nick Green, left, checks Auxiliary Security Force member Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class James Ebron’s gear, ensuring all equipment is accounted for prior to standing post on Joint Base CharlestonWeapons Station, S.C., Nov. 29, 2010.
Prepare for new traffic pattern: Dorchester gate closing Dec. 7 Airmen receive Bronze Stars See page 5
HAWC HIGHLIGHT Holiday Tips See page 13
Courtesy of Joint Base Public Affairs Office The Dorchester Road main gate is scheduled to close after the morning rush hour Dec. 7 at approximately 10 a.m. to replace the existing vehicle barrier system. The project is expected to last 60 days. All Dorchester-side ID/Pass Holder traffic will enter through the Commissary gate after the closure.
Non-ID/Pass Holder traffic will continue to use the Dorchester gate to obtain a pass at the Visitors Center but will then have to go back to the Commissary gate for entrance. Hill Boulevard will also be closed just past the Visitors Center Dec. 7. Traffic will be routed along the frontage road and between the Commissary and Shoppette onto North O'Neal Avenue to Hill Boulevard. The existing local traffic signals on
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Dorchester Road will remain in service and the South Carolina Department of Transportation will adjust the timing to minimize the impact to all traffic. Construction of temporary bypass lanes will also begin Dec. 7 at the Rivers Gate. Once completed, traffic will be diverted onto them so vehicle barriers can be replaced. After completion, the bypass lanes will be removed and traffic will resume as normal.
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COMMENTARY
Team Charleston: What a SUPERB Team! Joint Base Charleston Air Base & Weapons Station About The Patriot The Joint Base Charleston Patriot is published by Diggle Publishing Co., (843) 412-5861, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the 628th Air Base Wing. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families. Its contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Navy. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by DOD, Air Force, Navy or Diggle Publishing Company of the products or services advertised. Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provided by the 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office of Joint Base Charleston. All photographs are Air Force or Navy photographs unless otherwise indicated. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The Publisher and Public Affairs offices of both bases reserve the right to refuse any advertisement deemed to be against DOD regulations or which may reflect poorly on the bases or personnel.
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By Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago 628th Air Base Wing command chief Team Charleston, you are certainly impressive! I am most thankful for the professionalism, expertise, and abundance of positive attitude I have seen while visiting around the base. You do and offer so much to the entire community. Regardless of your status or branch of service, what you do truly makes a positive contribution in supporting our warfighters, providing ready forces and sustaining our precious families. I look forward to teaming with you and working together to achieve a most beautiful Team Charleston future. This certainly will not happen by itself. This will require the dedication of all of us to continue striving for personal and team excellence. Often, when people ask me how one can attain excellence, I offer the following. Although listed separately, I believe these excellence types are inseparable and can be achieved by conscious effort.
This is what I call success wisdom, and I hope it helps you in climbing the cliffs and mountains you will face along life's journey: 1. Decide what you want: Work on three or four fundamental goals that will sum the whole person concept: Spiritual, Family, Professional, Personal, Fitness, Unit and Flag. This will give you focus and purpose! 2. Organize and set timelines: See every facet of your life. What's weak? What's strong? Even if you feel you've found achievement, don't become complacent. Remember, achievers always move forward. Buy a calendar and jot, with timelines clearly in mind, the goals you decided. Do this for the entire year, and check your progress monthly or quarterly. 3. Forget Rambo: In our world, the superhero effect hurts us in achieving wholeness as
people and organizations. Don't try it alone. Rally the support of your entire team. Think about who's going to help you. Share your goals and aspirations with mentors; have them inquire about your progress at regular intervals. 4. Commit to excellence: We've all heard many quotes from Vince Lombardi. This is one of my favorites: "Unless you put everything you have into your pursuits, what is life worth? The quality of life is in direct proportion to your commitment to excellence." For me, this means we can control our future and the conditions of that future (continuous improvement). We have the power to dedicate, commit ourselves, and be the best: most superior and most professional. I'll leave you with one more thought. Use every opportunity to discover what you've been gifted to do. Carry your motivation to every corner of Team Charleston. Never forget or underestimate the power of your contribution. Continue climbing the road to success. I join you in our team journey!
CAREER ASSISTANCE
DIAMOND TIPS
By Master Sgt. Donald Leydig Career Assistance Advisor
By Master Sgt. Kristina Mullins 1st Combat Camera Squadron
Fact Benefits Sheet How many of you have heard of or seen the Air Force Benefits Fact Sheet? Do you know when you are supposed to see this document? Do you know where you can find a copy of this document? And do you know what information is in this document? Well, the following information will help answer those questions. The Air Force Benefits Fact Sheet is reviewed every time you receive a feedback session, or when you are conducting a feedback session. This document can be found on the MyEDP website (Enlisted Development Plan), under the Feedback section. It's also located on the Community of Practice website of Joint Base Charleston's Professional Enhancement Center. The document provides a review of many entitlements and benefits that you have as a military member. It explains military pay and entitlements, the Thrift Savings Plan, retirement pay, education benefits, and many other benefits you and your family members have. I would encourage you, as an Airman and a leader, to review this document. Print one out and keep it with you, because the more you know about your benefits, the more you can pass on during those feedback sessions. If you have any questions about this document or any other career decisions, please contact Master Sgt. Donny Leydig, JB CHS's Career Assistance Advisor at 963-2768. For career inquires by Navy members, contact Petty Officer 1st Class Bradley Tracy at 764-7261.
Physical Fitness Like everything, running takes commitment, and with the recent changes to the physical fitness test, you will have to dedicate more time and energy to ensure you are ready. With a few exceptions, most of us hate running. It's painful. It is hard work. You have to put seemingly "more important" things aside to get that hour on the track. However, there are some hidden benefits and ways to make running easier and more enjoyable. For one, running is inexpensive - all you need is good pair of running shoes, a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, and you are ready to hit the track. Secondly, running is a great way to lose weight - a 20minute run at a pace of 8.5 minutes per mile will burn approximately 279 calories. Also, running is a great stress-buster - you can plan your day, replay the events of the day, or just draw a blank and enjoy the scenery. These benefits help you, but I know what you're thinking ... how can I make it easier? The first thing is to establish realistic goals. Try increasing your daily run by adding a half mile more each week. Another way is to try running for a mile, walking for a mile and running for another mile. Also, you can enter a 5K run. You have to make a commitment to yourself to run. You want to be ready for your physical fitness test, and all of us need a break from our daily stressors. So, get with your friends. Go for a run, and watch the miles fly by.
Who are you thankful for this year? By Maj. Patrick Lowe 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron commander I hope all of you had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving last week. As I stared at my blank computer screen wondering what I was going to say in this article, my mind started to wander over the last 11 years of my career and about all the people who have taught or helped me on my path. I can’t help but to be thankful for each and every one of them. I am thankful first and foremost for my wife Kelli, for without her love and support I could not have made it through my first four months as a squadron commander. I am thankful for my parents, for without their inspiration I would never have joined the military. I am thankful for Staff Sgt. Yeckley, who showed me how to rebound from adversity. I am thankful for Senior Airman Delong who taught me what being a leader is truly about. I am thankful for Chief Master Sgt. Holmes and Capt. Rowe for being great mentors to me. I am thankful for Maj. Keller for showing me that field grade officers can still have fun. I am thankful for Col. Foley, for without his belief in me there never would have been a 2nd Lt. Lowe. I am thankful for the few leaders that showed me how not to lead and
for the many leaders that have shown me how it is done. I am thankful for Lt. Col. West for showing me that no matter how bad it gets you can have a smile on your face. I am thankful for the leadership here at Joint Base Charleston who have faith in me that I can lead my squadron. I am thankful for my Operations Officer, Chief, and First Sergeant, and Unit Program Coordinator, as I would not be able to command without them. I am thankful for my fellow squadron commanders as they take time to listen and offer sound advice. I am thankful for all the Airmen and civilians in my squadron as they make my job easy and make me proud to be a part of the squadron. I am thankful for all the men and women who are serving our country at home and abroad who cannot be with their loved ones over the holidays. I am thankful for each and every one of you who teach me about service every day. By no means is this a complete list, as there are many others out there that have helped me throughout my career and life in one way or another. I hope that each and every one of you takes time throughout the holiday season and give thanks in one way or another for those that have helped you on your path to achieving success.
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November brings advancement notices: Bravo Zulu! Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office The following Sailors were frocked or advanced to their new paygrade after the results of the September Navy-wide advancement exams were released last week. Frocking allows Sailors to assume the title and increased responsibilities of their new rank, but in many cases, they aren't actually paid for their promotion until they are actually advanced at various increments during the fiscal year. Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Hospital Corpsman First Class Christian Marsh Naval Health Clinic Hospital Corpsman First Class Chad Galvin Hospital Corpsman Second Class Jason Bryan Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Jeremy Moore Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ben Dossou Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jimmy Frye Hospital Corpsman Third Class Kailey Wellington Hospital Corpsman Third Class Bradley White Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Fire Controlman First Class Natalie Supples Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Timothy Grupp Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Sean Hartwell Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Second Class Rhett Paulson Boatswain's Mate Second Class Colter Rozzell Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Sean Woods Yeoman Second Class Mauricio Flores Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) Third Class Rebecca Armstrong Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Third Class Clifton Colella Yeoman Third Class Timothy Daughton Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Third Class Daniel Fabrey Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Third Class Scott Hendler
Nuclear Power Training Unit Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Michael Ball Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Jeffrey Box Electronics Technician (Nuclear) First Class Vincent Brown Electronics Technician (Nuclear) First Class Michael Bryant Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Ryan Cameron Electronics Technician (Nuclear) First Class Christopher Casey Electronics Technician (Nuclear) First Class Christopher Evans Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Joseph Hanovich Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Michael Johnson Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Shannon Lamantia Electronics Technician (Nuclear) First Class Matthew Larsen Electronics Technician (Nuclear) First Class Sean Master Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Justin Myers Electronics Technician (Nuclear) First Class Jason Ostendorf Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Bryan Pearson Electronics Technician (Nuclear) First Class Justin Smith Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Ronald Smith Electrician's mate (Nuclear) First Class Matthew Stover Electronics Technician (Nuclear) First Class Joshua Tufuga Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) First Class Barrett Turner Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Second Class Nathan Bernstein Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Jeremy Bollinger Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Ryan Bukoskey Machinist Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Jacob Coon Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Jordan Crofut Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Clinton Draper Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Raecheal Eichhorn Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Second Class Lance Harpe Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Sean Hartwell Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Douglas Holter Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class William Keller Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Robert Kettle Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Matthew Kreber Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Jim Kumm Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Daniel Landis Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Second Class Matthew Lennon
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Forty-eight Airmen to receive December promotions 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Kristie Latting 437th Maintenance Squadron: Ellen Gruesen
Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office Joint Team Charleston would like to congratulate the following Airmen on their December promotions:
To Senior Airman: 628 CS: Jelaina Walker 628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Amber Coyle 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Nicholas Braun 437 AMXS: Jason Cecil, Desiree David, Robert Hill, James Phillips, Keith Varden and Sean Veney 437 MXS: Tracy Bitto, Andrew Burns, Adam Hoffman and Kaila Sunby 437th Operations Support Squadron: Peejay Trinidad 14th Airlift Squadron: Whitney Childers
To Airman: 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Edward Devally To Airman 1st Class: 628th Civil Engineer Squadron: Jason Miller and Andrew Szoke 628th Communications Squadron: Douglas Carson II 628 LRS: Carlton Carter
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Brig work helps wounded service members Courtesy of Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C – Partnering with a local non-profit organization, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, S.C., presented its first prisoner-trained service dog to a wounded service member Nov. 18. NAVCONBRIG Charleston and Caroline Canines for Service presented the service dog to Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Jarrell, who served in both Haiti and Fallujah, Iraq, and is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Marine Sgt. Brian Jarrell pets his dog "Jada" after officially being presented with her as part of the Service Dog Program while at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Nov. 18, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. Sergeant Jarrell was the first wounded veteran to be placed with a prisoner trained service dog through the Service Dog Program, which works in partnership with Carolina Canines for Service. Sergeant Jarrell is assigned to the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
"That was probably the best night's sleep I've had in years," said Sergeant Jarrell, talking about the comfort his new service dog, Jada, instinctively provided him. "One of the symptoms of my PTSD is that I'm very untrusting of people; I'm a loner, I want to be alone. I have a hard time accepting people into my life," said Sergeant Jarrell. "With the dog, I know she loves me without question, and it's a calming feeling. And she's an ice-breaker, which makes it easier for me to interact with people." The service-dog program is a brig prisoner work program that assists military and federal agencies, while furnishing skill-training to the prisonU.S. Air Force photos/James M. Bowman ers. In 2008, the CCFS launched a national program, Carolina Canines Navy Cmdr. Raymond Drake gives his opening remarks about the Service Dog for Veterans, to train dogs rescued Program while at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Nov. 18, 2010, on Joint from local shelters to assist wounded Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The Service Dog Program, which works in partnership with Carolina Canines for Service, placed its first prisoner trained veterans. The effort began at Marine service dog with a wounded veteran. The Carolina Canines for Service is a nonCorps Base Camp Lejeune Brig, in profit health and human services organization that trains service dogs for people North Carolina and was moved to with disabilities. Commander Drake is the commanding officer for Naval NAVCONBRIG Charleston in Consolidated Brig Charleston. September 2010. "At the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, we have mil- ed veteran, the focus is on the dog, not the disability. - Provide balance and stability for an amputee or someone itary prisoners, and we use those prisoners - they are the trainers," said NAVCONBRIG Charleston Commanding Officer who has lost mobility. - Be a source of love and companionship. Both the veterCmdr. Raymond Drake. "It is an opportunity for the prisoner to give something an and the dog are a team and make the transition back to back," said William Peck, director of Navy Corrections and independence together. Operating entirely on private donations, the program curPrograms, Naval Personnel Command. The service dog is molded into a constant companion that rently has 10 prisoners training eight dogs. As of July 2010, can perform more than 70 tasks for the wounded veteran, the organization provided $400,000 worth of services to vetincluding retrieving and carrying objects, opening doors, erans. "If other veterans out there can learn from me, that PTSD helping with stress and balance difficulties, as well as providis a very real issue, then perhaps they'll go get treatment for ing a bridge back into society. The service dogs can also: - Pull their partner in a wheelchair, push elevator buttons it," said Sergeant Jarrell. "I was lucky that I had a good friend in my chain of command that recognized I needed help and and even transfer money at the grocery store. - Furnish social support by acting as a link to conversation looked out for me. Now I'm looking forward to taking my and acceptance. When a service dog accompanies a wound- dog home."
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Lt. Col. Randall Huiss, right, is awarded the Bronze Star by Col. Robert Holba at the base theater on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 23, 2010, for his meritorious service while deployed as the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron commander, 385th Air Expeditionary Group, supporting ground and air operations against the enemy at an undisclosed location in the Middle East from Dec. 27, 2009, to May 3, 2010. Under his command the 816 EAS executed the largest C-17A combat airdrop effort to date, which included emergency resupply of ammunition and supplies to troop-in-contact with enemy forces. He also the led the unit for the first-ever C-17A global positioning system-guided combat airdrop with the "Firefly" system and the first formation combat airdrop from the EAS construct. Colonel Huiss' leadership enabled the safe execution of more than 3,100 sorties, 8,000 flying hours and delivery of more than 148 million pounds of cargo and 37,000 passengers. Colonel Holba is the 437th Operations Group commander, and Colonel Huiss is the 14th Airlift Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor
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Capt. Nicholas Lee, right, is awarded the Bronze Star by Col. James Clavenna at the 437th Aerial Port Squadron on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 22, 2010, for his meritorious service while deployed in a combat zone in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while assigned to the 1st Brigade, 201st Corps, in Afghanistan from May 7, 2009, to May 6, 2010. Captain Lee distinguished himself by serving in several key positions and personally commanding more than 70 mounted combat patrols covering 1,500 miles of contested Afghan terrain across nine provinces. His exploits included leading two Air Assault missions to set polling sites in a known Taliban safe haven, effectively securing more than 1,200 Afghan votes; planning and execution of three humanitarian aid missions, delivering 30,000 pounds of aid valued at $125,000; and command of a Mobile Response Force for three classified prisoner transfer missions. Colonel Clavenna is the 437th Maintenance Group commander, and Captain Lee is the 437th Aerial Port Squadron Cargo Flight commander.
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Nation’s hottest acts band together for troops Courtesy of Army and Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs DALLAS – For the fourth consecutive year, Grammy Award-nominated musician John Ondrasik and 13 other artists are thanking military members for their service by contributing their talents to "For the Troops IV." The CD is available for free download to active duty service members, veterans and their families worldwide with a valid military identification card at www.shopmyexchange. com. An additional 200,000 hard copies of the CD will be sent to military bases, United Service Organizations centers and other locations across the nation and overseas, courtesy of TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Operation Homefront.
"I'm excited to launch CD 'For the Troops IV' with a new roster of fantastic artists and great songs," said Mr. Ondrasik. "This year's CD has a bit more pop and a few surprises, but at its core is a thank you to those whose sacrifices secure our freedom and that of our children." Free songs available at www.shopmyexchange.com as part of "For the Troops IV" are as follows: 1. Matchbox 20 - "If You're Gone" 2. Wynonna - "What the World Needs" 3. Mat Kearny - "Nothing Left to Lose" 4. Brandi Carlile - "Before It Breaks" 5. Five for Fighting - "Note to an Unknown Soldier" 6. Our Lady Peace - "Paper Moon"
7. 12 Stones - "We Are One" 8. Ingrid Michaelson - "Mountain and the Sea" 9. Barenaked Ladies - "Four Seconds" 10. Gavin DeGraw - "Free" 11. Rocket Club - "One Beautiful Thing" 12. Finger 11 - "Gather and Give" 13. Ryan Star - "Last Train Home" 14. John David Kahn - "American Heart" "We're thrilled that Mr. Ondrasik has chosen to partner with the Exchange once again to provide these free songs to the military community," said the Exchange's Chief of Staff Col. Virgil Williams. "With the holidays just around the corner, this is the ideal gift for any music aficionado."
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 generosity from local residents is filling contribution boxes at local drop-off points, but to ensure these toys make it into the hands of hun-
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Chief Master Sgt. Ann Hamilton serves Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) John Green during the Thanksgiving dinner held on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 25, 2010. Chief Hamilton is with the 315th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and Chief Green retired from the Air Force after 30 years of service.
U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt Chrissy Best Senior Master Sgt. Gerard Komen serves Thanksgiving dinner at the Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 25, 2010. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, ham and all the fixings were served to active-duty military, retirees and their families. Sergeant Komen is with the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron. Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene slices a turkey while Maj. David Joerres, right, slices roast beef for Thanksgiving dinner at the Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 25, 2010. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner was served to active-duty military, retirees and their families. The dinner included roast beef, roast turkey, baked ham, sweet potatoes. mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, rice, green beans with mushrooms, corn, peas, carrots and assorted deserts. Major Joerres is the 628th Communications Squadron commander, and Chief Greene is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief.
Chief Master Sgt. Ann Hamilton serves Airman Andrew Finley during the Thanksgiving dinner held at the Robert D. Gaylor Dining Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 25, 2010. Airman Finley is attending C-17 crew chief technical school with the 373rd Training Squadron.
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Air Force implements new transition program KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss – The Air Force's new technical training transition program was implemented Nov. 15, after test periods here and at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. "Over the past 18 years, the enlisted phase program had transformed into a bloated management tool used to control and manage Airmen," said Chief Master Sgt. Edward Bradley, the training chief of 2nd Air Force's military, in explaining why the change was necessary. The new transition program will better help Airmen ease into the Air Force lifestyle. A few noticeable differences between the old program and the new are the number of phases, phase backs, Military Training Leaders workload,
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Poll show Sailors learning stress coping behaviors WASHINGTON – The Navy's 2010 Behavioral Health Quick Poll results
indicate an increased awareness of the Stress Continuum and positive coping behaviors; however, results also indicate an increase in perceived operational stress among Sailors. The June 2010 poll was sponsored by the Navy's Operational Stress Control program and conducted by the Millington, Tenn., based Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and Technology. Aimed with the goal to assess fleet perceptions of stress and gauge effectiveness of programs designed to help Sailors identify and cope, the poll reached more than 2,800 randomly selected officers and enlisted Sailors online. Capt. Lori Laraway, OSC program coordinator, said the poll gives leaders important information about Sailors' attitudes not available otherwise. The main areas of focus were to determine the levels and types of stress, coping methods for dealing with stress, impacts of stress on job performance and awareness of suicide prevention mechanisms throughout the fleet. New in 2010 were questions meant to determine Sailors' understanding of the positive impacts of stress and awareness of the available support resources. Encouraging results of the poll as compared to last year include: • Awareness of the Stress Continuum, an important tool for determining the many different types of stress, raised from 61 percent to 68 percent for enlisted and from 55 percent to 66 percent for officers. • Most Sailors continue to report using positive methods to cope with stress, including "thinking of a plan to solve problems," "talking to a friend/family member," and "exercising or playing sports." While awareness of stress and ways to navigate its negative impact have improved, Navy leaders are concerned with the reported increase in overall operational stress. Eight of every ten enlisted members and officers indicated "some" or "a lot" of work stress in 2010, an increase of 8 percent and 10 percent respectively, from the 2009 results.
Future USS Arlington launched PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The future USS Arlington (LPD 24) launched Nov. 23 from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding's Pascagoula, Miss., shipyard, marking a key milestone in the ship's construction process. Arlington honors the 184 victims who died when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the first responders from the county. "The courage and heroism of the people aboard the flight, and in the Pentagon, will never be forgotten by the American people," said former Secretary of the Navy Gordon England.
This week in Air Force history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Nov. 28, 1947 - The Air Force added strategic aerial mining to Strategic Air Command's list of mission responsibilities. Nov. 29, 1975 - The first annual Red Flag exercise occurred at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to provide realistic training for combat aircrews. Nov. 30, 1951 - Maj. George A. Davis Jr. shot down his fourth and fifth enemy planes in Korea, making him an ace in two wars with five aerial victories in Korea and seven in World War II. Dec. 1, 1990 - Two MH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters of the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, rescued 22 ship-wrecked sailors from a
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Dec. 2, 1976 - Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld authorized the U.S. Air Force to begin B-1 production. Congress had restricted funding for the program to $87 million a month earlier. Dec. 3, 1987 - The last three remaining O2As in the Air Force inventory made their last flight from Edwards AFB, Calif., to Kelly AFB, Texas, for retirement. Dec. 4, 1979 - Lockheed-Georgia delivered the first stretched C-141B from Marietta to Military Airlift Command's 443rd Military Airlift Wing at Altus AFB, Okla. This program lengthened all 270 C141As by 23.3 feet and modified them for air refueling.
Arlington is the eighth ship of the San Antonio class of landing platform docks and is scheduled to be christened in early 2011. The ship will serve as an effective sea-based platform for the Marines, projecting power ashore through the mobility triad of high speed landing craft air cushioned vehicles, expeditionary fighting vehicles and the Osprey MV-22 tiltrotor aircraft. Five ships from the San Antonio class have already been commissioned, including USS San Antonio (LPD 17), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and USS New York (LPD 21).
Survey addresses quality-oflife needs SAN ANTONIO – The 2010 Caring for People Survey gives total force Airmen, civilians, retirees and dependents an opportunity to voice their concerns on how the Air Force can better address their quality-of-life needs. With Airmen deploying in support of global contingency operations for two decades, developing and caring for Airmen and their families continues to be a high priority for Air Force leaders. "We need to provide for the physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual wellbeing of our Airmen and their families," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during remarks at an Air Force Sergeants Association convention in August. "The needs of Airmen and their families, however changing they may be, are enduring, and we must continue to understand their needs and support." The last survey was administered in 2008 and helped leaders identify four broad categories of services important to Airmen and their families, health and wellness, Airmen and family support, education and development, and housing and communities. Insights from the survey and subsequent focus groups spurred the development of several initiatives for each category: -- Six bases are currently testing a new dining concept as part of the Food Transformation Initiative, which improves the quality and availability of food for Airmen. -- $140 million has been allocated to improve fitness facilities. -- Officials have programmed more than $250 million for dormitory improvements, and 23,000 privatized homes have been built or renovated. -- More than $10 million has been allocated to create an Air Force Single Airmen program. For the first time, this year's survey includes civilians, spouses and retirees to ensure the needs of the total Air Force community are captured, officials said. The survey will be sent via e-mail in stages beginning Dec. 1, and will work with major command and base officials to reach out to families and retirees.
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Question of the Month The question of the month is an opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members to have their opinions heard in a public forum about topics affecting the base. Each month a question will be asked on a new topic. This month, service members were asked:
What is your favorite holiday memory?
"It would have been when I was younger, around five or six, when I went to visit my great grandma in Alabama. All I had wanted for Christmas was a regular doll, but she went out and bought me this beautiful porcelain doll. I still have that doll in its box; it reminds me of that moment and still means a lot to me to this day." Airman Kaneisha Armstrong 628th Communications Squadron
"Mine would have to be last year when I went home for the holidays in Ohio. It was the first time that I had gone to see my family since I've been in the Navy. The look on their faces was just priceless and one of my best memories!" Machinist's Mate Fireman Daniel Schneider Naval Support Activity Charleston
This week in Navy history Courtesy of Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Nov. 28, 1941 - USS Enterprise (CV-6) sailed from Pearl Harbor for Wake Island to ferry Marine aircraft to the island. Nov. 29, 1890 - The first Army vs. Navy football game was played with Navy winning 24 to 0. Nov. 30, 1942 - In the Battle of Tassafaronga, the last major naval action in the Solomons, U.S. forces prevented a Japanese attempt to re-provision the Japanese troops on Guadalcanal. Six U.S. ships were damaged in the action. Dec. 1, 1842 - Three crewmembers of
USS Somers, Midshipman Philip Spencer, Boatswain Samuel Cromwell and Seaman Elisha Small were executed for mutiny. Dec. 2, 1965 - USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) and USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25) became the first nuclearpowered task unit used in combat operations and launched air strikes near Bien Hoa, Vietnam. Dec. 3, 1983 - Two F14s flying over Lebanon were fired upon. Dec. 4, 1943 - Aircraft from USS Lexington (CV-16) and USS Independence (CVL-22) attacked Kwajalein Atoll, sinking four Japanese ships and damaging five others. Only three U.S. ships suffered damage.
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The HAWC, helping you stay healthy through the holidays By Greer Gowen HAWC Holiday stress can be brought on by many different events and can result in a variety of emotions, from sheer happiness and joy to loneliness or sadness. Some people begin to panic around the first of December when they realize the clock is ticking down to Christmas and they don't know when they will be able to decorate, shop, wrap, cook, and get the house ready for out-of-town guests. Some people may have additional stress around the holidays due to a recent death of a loved one or being separated from a loved one. Holiday stress can wreak havoc on our health and emotional well-being but you can enjoy all the holiday festivities with a positive attitude and support from others. • Surround yourself with close family and friends. Community events or volunteering is a great way to reach out to those who are less fortunate while also building camaraderie among your peers. Invite friends over to help with cooking or wrapping presents. You will be able to spend quality time while decreasing your to-do list. • Be open to new holiday traditions. Realize that it is ok to have a less than perfect Christmas tree or not have a light display that resembles Clark Griswold's from
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." • Prepare a budget to prevent overspending. Make a list of whom you are buying presents for and decide how much you will be spending on each person. If you cannot afford to buy everyone on your list a gift, be creative with a homemade gift or suggest a Secret Santa gift. You can make a coupon book with free babysitting nights for those who have children or a free home-cooked meal and movie night for a friend who is away from home. • Just say no. With your calendar inundated with holiday parties, shopping trips, and work events, it's okay to decline an invitation to meet friends for dinner or a holiday party. Friends and colleagues will understand how busy the holidays are. Suggest getting together after the holiday when things are much calmer. • Stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine. Cooler weather and daylight savings time can result in abandoning your diet and exercise plan. In the winter, our bodies naturally crave higher calorie and fatty foods for warmth
and comfort. When cooking, use lowfat, low-calorie substitutions such as low-fat skim milk for whole milk. • As it gets dark earlier, go for a brisk walk or run before work or start a walking group with your co-workers during your lunch break. • Make some time for yourself. Go for a walk, schedule a massage, meditate, sign up for a yoga class, listen to music, take a bubble bath or read. If you only have a short amount of time, a 15-minute nap will rejuvenate you and help you get through the rest of your day. • Speak with a professional if you need it. Physicians and mental health counselors are able to provide you with the help you need. Please seek their help if you continue to have feelings of isolation and despair. Join us for the Pursuit of Happiness class, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Health and Wellness Center and learn how to manage holiday stress and identify triggers that impact your overall health and wellness. The point of contact is Behavioral Health Counselor, Treslyn Tolbert. Call the HAWC at 963-4007 to register.
First 6 volunteer opportunities can make the most of your career By Airman 1st Class Michael Thorndike First 6 membership officer The volunteer opportunities listed below are just a few of many the First 6 supports and are available to all members of joint Team Charleston. Charleston Animal Society Celebrity Chili Cookoff and Oyster Roast: Volunteers are needed to help with the adopted animals, serve delicious chili, collect donations and help with the kid's zone while enjoying a great fun day. Volunteers are needed Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. Contact Airman 1st Class Michael Thorndike at 963-8278. Local food bank: The First Six will be
volunteering at the local Food Bank, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. helping distribute food to the tri-county elderly and less fortunate families during the holiday season. We need at least 18 volunteers. The address is: 2864 Azalea Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29405. If you have family members who would like to help out, they just need to be 13 years or older. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Robert Proffitt at 963-2806. To find a list of the many volunteer opportunities available to Joint Base Charleston, please visit: www.charleston. af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123232734 ALS Babysitting: The First 6 is look-
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Staying physically fit through Comprehensive Airman Fitness By Airman Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
All those calories eventually add up, and the pounds can start to pile on. Being overweight is a problem throughout America, and it's not only for adults. Welcome to the 2010 holiday season, which "Kids are not the ones who are buying is also known as the season to overeat and be the groceries." Ms. DeStefano said. a couch potato. "Families need to be cognoscente about A turkey here. Ham there. Before a perwhat foods they are bringing home." son has time to realize it ... Bam! Bellies just Nutritional counseling classes are progot bigger, arms flabbier, thighs have a bit vided to active-duty members only, but more thunder, and even chins start resemthere are programs such as grocery store bling Miss Piggy's. Why be the person tours that are offered to everyone. whose pants don't fit? "I take people to the commissary and The description is humorous, but the topic help them choose healthier options," Ms. is serious. Who wants to be the service memGowen said. "I teach people about food ber who fails his physical training test? labels, portion sizes and organic versus An important part of taking care of oneself non-organic." starts with physical fitness. But physical fitEating healthy and being physically fit ness is also more than that. It is a part of takis great for your health, but it also has ing care of each other and thus one of the four emotional benefits. pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness. U.S. Air Force photo illustration "Body and mind are interconnected," The Air Force is known to go above and beyond, and CAF was created as a new The Air Force is known to go above and beyond, and CAF was created as a new approach said Maj. Patrick Pohle, Mental Health to taking care of oneself and others. Here in Charleston, it’s not just for Airmen, but for flight commander. "When you exercise, approach in taking care of oneself and oth- the military as a whole. your body releases endorphins and you ers. Here at Joint Base Charleston, it's not start feeling better." just for Airmen, but for the military comTo lose weight it's recommended to do 300 For anyone looking to reap the benefits, there are many munity as a whole. minutes a week of exercise plus two days resources on the base that can help a person live a more The gym and running trails go of weight training, Ms. DeStefano said. active lifestyle. hand-in-hand with physical fitBut exercise is not enough. "If you're not interested in going to the gym and strength ness, but one of the greatest "Your exercise is only as good training, go rent a kayak from the Outdoor Recreation resources available is the as the fuel you put in your body," Center," Ms. DeStefano said. "Find a physical activity that Health and Wellness Center said Greer Gowen, dietitian for you like to do. That way you'll stick with it and continue to on the Air Base, which is the HAWC. "Exercise and diet live a life of fitness ... Your body is the vehicle that takes you located behind the Fitness go hand-in-hand. You want to through life. You have to take care of it." and Sports Center. make sure you are eating a bal"We're here to help anced diet. Eat complex carHAWC SERVICES everyone get to where bohydrates, fruits, vegetathey want to be with a bles, lean meat and low-fat • Nutritional counseling healthy lifestyle," said dairy." • Tobacco cessation Ashley DeStefano, The HAWC offers servic• Bod Pod testing Health Program manes from renting out jogging strollers • Blood pressure screening ager at the HAWC. to tobacco cessation. One popular • Wellness information Exercise is an important factor service offered is the Bod Pod testing. • Jogging strollers when it comes to physical fitness. "The Bod Pod is a great piece of equip• Massages Even if a person doesn't have enough ment that tests your body fat percentage and your • Relaxation room time to exercise as much as recommended, resting metabolic rate," Ms. DeStefano said. "Then we can it's important to find movement throughout the day. "Park farther from your office and take the stairs instead of tell you, this is how many calories your body burns a day and (This is the first story in a nine-part series on this is how many you can consume." the elevator,” Ms. DeStefano said. Comprehensive Airman Fitness.)
Weapons Station trail system at its best By Terrence Larimer Natural Resources Manager, Joint Base Charleston The bright fall weather is showcasing Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station's trail system at its best. Hikers, off-road bikers and nature lovers are enjoying the fall colors and cooler temperatures as they explore the base's woodlands and wilds. On weekends and holidays, parked cars overflow the existing parking lot onto adjacent road shoulders. Located in the Marrington Plantation Outdoor Recreation area, the trail system is one of the premier hiking and offroad bicycling locations in South Carolina, serving as host to trail runners from as far away as Charlotte, N.C., during the recent inaugural Gator Bait 25K and 50K Trail Run. The Charleston International Airport trains its bicycle officers on the trail system, the College of Charleston introduces new students to trail riding there, and annual National Public Lands Day events host volunteers in organized trail maintenance activities. But the features which draw these crowds to the Marrington Outdoor Recreation Area trail system are a long way from their start. In fact, the trail system's history is a labor 10 years in the making. In the 1970s, not long after Marrington was acquired by the Navy from the Westvaco paper company, a six-mile "nature trail" looped through Marrington. The trail was cut by the construction of the Berkeley County Water and Sanitation facility in the late '70s and erratically maintained in the 1980s. Hiking trails and a watchable wildlife nature trail were established by the Navy's Natural Resources staff on parts of the old nature trail and other areas in the early 1990s. In 1999, the Natural Resources staff began to expand and improve the existing trail system to make it more attractive to hikers and the growing off-road bicycling community. Supported by an enthusiastic group of volunteers, the trail
system expanded to its current 14 mile-long "red" trail. In recent years, additional construction has resulted in a 4.2 mile long "Foster Creek Loop" trail, a one-mile "yellow" challenge trail and a one-mile alternate "blue" trail. Together, they total more than 20 miles of recreational trails crossing eight creek-spanning bridges and 19 wetland boardwalks. Most of the trail construction and maintenance has been under the direction and supervision of Natural Resources Technician Don Watts. Mr. Watts was selected Nov. 16 by the American Trails Foundation for the 2010 National Trail Worker Award for his long standing efforts in support of the Marrington Trail System. His hard work has resulted in the trailside counters tallying more than 700 hits per month, and under his direction, three formal off-road bike races, numerous informal organized trail rides and organized trail runs have been held. His dedication to trail maintenance and construction, combined with lush, natural scenery, has created a timeless backdrop for outdoorsmen. They are surrounded with freshwater marshes and impoundments, bridges, bog walks and wildlife observation towers. Banked curves and obstacles offer a variety of technical challenges for cyclists. With the cooler weather, visitation will undoubtedly stay high, keeping the trail system a magnet to hiking and biking enthusiasts, both civilian and military. The system trail head is located just off Red Bank Road at the main entrance to Marrington Plantation. From there, the marked red loop covers 14 winding miles through pine and hardwood forests. Cyclists on the trail are required to wear helmets and respect other users of the trail system. Non-Defense Department personnel are required to have a Recreation Badge, which can be applied for at the Outdoor Adventure Center at 764-2120. For additional information about the trail system, contact Don Watts at 764-7951.
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Off-road bikers race along the Marrington Trails on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. The Charleston International Airport trains its bicycle officers on the trail system, the College of Charleston introduces new students to trail riding there, and annual National Public Lands Day events host volunteers in trail maintenance activities.
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Natural Resources Technician Don Watts gives a presentation as organizer of an off-road bike race at the Marrington Plantation Outdoor Recreation area on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, S.C. Mr. Watts was selected Nov. 16, 2010, by the American Trails Foundation for the 2010 National Trail Worker Award for his long standing efforts in support of the Marrington Trail System.
AROUND Obama proposes federal pay freeze WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has proposed a two-year federal pay freeze to aid in reducing the federal deficit. The proposed freeze would not affect military pay, and would require congressional action to become law. "[The freeze] would save $2 billion over the rest of this fiscal year and $28 billion in cumulative savings over the next five years," the president said in announcing the proposal. Obama said federal employees must help bear the burden of economic sacrifices to put the federal budget back on track along with Americans in the private sector, but he acknowledged the pay freeze proposal is a decision that didn't come easily. "This is not just a line item on a federal register," he said. "These are people's lives. They're doctors and nurses who care for our veterans, scientists who search for better treatments and cures, men and women who care for our national parks and secure our borders and our skies, Americans who see that the Social Security checks get out on time, who make sure that scholarships come through, who devote themselves to our safety." When President Obama took office in January 2009, he immediately froze salaries for senior White House officials. Earlier this year, he also proposed freezing salaries for all political appointees throughout the government, White House officials said. Obama noted today that he also has proposed a threeyear freeze on all nonsecurity discretionary spending, a step he said would bring that spending to its lowest level as a share of the economy in 50 years.
Mullen: North Korea's unpredictability endangers region WASHINGTON – The only thing predictable about the North Korean regime is its unpredictability, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a television broadcast Nov. 28. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told CNN today that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il is trying to assure the transition of leadership to his son, Kim Jong-un. He implied that the sinking of the South Korean navy ship Cheonan in March and the artillery strikes on Yeongpyeong Island Nov. 23 are part of that process. Admiral Mullen called the North Korean leader belligerent and dangerous. "He is consistently destabilizing and is only predictable in his unpredictability," the admiral said. "He galvanizes everyone around with the potential that they could go to war with South Korea." North Korea is on a path to develop nuclear weapons,
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and the artillery strikes on Yeongpyeong Island are the latest sign of his continued belligerence, he said. Kim Jong-il reportedly cited South Korea's recent military exercises with the United States as a reason for the artillery strike. However, the Hoguk series of exercises that began earlier this month in South Korea and include 70,000 South Korean troops, have been long planned, Admiral Mullen said. Exercises built around the USS George Washington carrier battle group in the Yellow Sea began Nov. 28.. Both sets of exercises are built around deterrence, in response to the sinking of the Cheonan, which killed 46 South Korean sailors. "It focuses on security in the Yellow Sea particularly in respect to submarine warfare," he said. "It is meant to send a very strong signal of deterrence and also to work with close allies in South Korea. "I don't think this will be the last exercise," he added. "This is a part of the world that we've exercised in for decades and we will continue." South Korea and the United States are focused on restraint and not letting the situation get out of control, the admiral said. "The South Koreans, so far, have responded that way," he said. "Nobody wants this thing to turn into a conflict." China is also urging restraint and Chinese leaders probably are the only people who can exert influence on North Korea, Admiral Mullen said. "The Chinese certainly were involved with the response at the United Nations after the sinking of the Cheonan," he said. "The North Koreans were taken aback by the strength of that response from China. We think it is important for the international community to lead, but in particular, China. "It's a very dangerous area when [Kim] does this. It destabilizes the region, and China has as much to lose as anybody."
Officials condemn disclosures, detail prevention efforts WASHINGTON – Government officials condemned the publication of hundreds of thousands of sensitive, classified State Department cables by WikiLeaks. The website published the documents that detail private U.S. diplomatic discussions with foreign governments. The cables are candid reports by diplomats and, seen by themselves, can give an incomplete picture of the relationship between the United States and the foreign governments, White House officials said. The cables are not expressions of policy, nor do they always shape final policy decisions. "Nevertheless, these cables could compromise private discussions with foreign
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Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron and Logistics Readiness Squadron move an anchor into position in front of Building 16000 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 29, 2010. The anchor, along with the accompanying C-17 static display, symbolizes the creation of Joint Base Charleston. SABER, or Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements, executed the project, and Senior Airman Ryan Nolan, assigned to the 628 CES, was the project manager.
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governments and opposition leaders, and when the substance of private conversations is printed on the front pages of newspapers across the world, it can deeply impact not only U.S. foreign policy interests, but those of our allies and friends around the world," White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said in a press release. "To be clear, such disclosures put at risk our diplomats, intelligence professionals, and people around the world who come to the United States for assistance in promoting democracy and open government," he continued. The release of the documents may risk the lives of diplomats and friends living under repressive regimes. The United States stands for responsible, open government at home and around the world, Mr. Gibbs said. "This reckless and dangerous action runs counter to that goal," he said. "By releasing stolen and classified documents, Wikileaks has put at risk not only the cause of human rights but also the lives and work of these individuals. We condemn in the strongest terms the unauthorized disclosure of classified documents and sensitive national security information." The Nov. 28 posting is the third WikiLeaks publication of sensitive U.S. documents. The last publication included military and intelligence reports from Afghanistan, and another contained similar documents from Iraq. Newspaper and magazine journalists in the United States and Europe received and reviewed the documents from WikiLeaks and have written stories on their content. The Pentagon has put in place methods to minimize such thefts of classified materials. "It is now much more difficult for a determined actor to get access to and move information outside of authorized channels," Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said in a written statement following publication of news articles on the documents today. The theft of the materials traces to the lack of sharing of information and intelligence prior to and after the Sept.11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The commission studying the environment at the time found that agencies weren't sharing enough information with each other. While stopping short of saying better sharing could have prevented the attacks, the 9-11 Commission pointed this out as a weakness that needed to be closed. Federal officials responded by working to push out more information and intelligence in an effort to strike a balance between the "need to know" and the need to "share to win." "Departments and agencies have taken significant steps to reduce those obstacles, and the work that has been done to date has resulted in considerable improvement in information-sharing and increased cooperation across government operations," Mr. Whitman said. The effort backfired in that it made it easier for individuals or groups inside the process to steal the information. DoD responded by putting in place policies to prevent such occurrences, while still giving information and intelligence to the people who need it most – those confronting the realities of terrorism. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates ordered two reviews of information and intelligence sharing in August. The review called on DoD systems to disable all "write" capability for removable media on classified computers to mitigate the risks of personnel moving classified data to unclassified systems, Mr. Whitman said. The reviews also direct DoD organizations to have a limited number of systems authorized to move data from classified to unclassified systems, he said. DoD organizations are also implementing two-person handling rules for moving data from classified to unclassified systems to ensure proper oversight and reduce chances of unauthorized release of classified material, Mr. Whitman said. DoD is also taking a page from credit card companies which monitor patterns and detect suspicious or anomalous behavior. Some 60 percent of DoD's classified net is now using a host-based security system – an automated way of controlling the computer system with a capability of monitoring unusual data access or usage. The department is speeding deployment to the rest of the classified system, Mr. Whitman said. In addition, the department is conducting security oversight inspections in forward-deployed areas, undertaking vulnerability assessments of DoD networks and improving awareness and compliance with information protection procedures. U.S. Central Command, for example, has increased insider threat training for its intelligence professionals and started multidiscipline training between traditional security, law enforcement and information assurance at all echelons. The command also has established insider threat working groups to address the Wikileaks incident and prevent reoccurrence.
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Events For a complete listing of base facilities’ holiday hours, log on to www.jbcharleston.com/holidayhours.pdf. Tuesday ❏ Healthy Holidays Lunch and Learn: Bring your lunch and learn how to stay healthy throughout the holiday season. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dec. 7 at the HAWC and will be led by Greer Gowen, dietitian. Wednesday ❏ Cookie donation: Team Charleston Spouses Club is asking for donations of cookies for their annual holiday cookie drop. Please drop off cookie donations at the Chapel on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base from 8 a.m. to noon, Dec. 8. Cookies will be delivered to the dorm residents of Joint Base Charleston-Air Base and to deployed Airmen. For more information call 388-5815. ❏ 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. Thursday ❏ Exceptional Family Member Program Grass Roots Support Group: Meet with other EFMP-enrolled members and their dependents to network and discuss concerns, share ideas and gain support. We will be hosting two local helping agencies: "Victory Junction Gang Camp" and "A Place for Me." Both will share their resources and services available to help families with a special need. The meeting is Dec. 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call the Military and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 to register. ❏ Troops to Teachers: Receive counseling and assistance regarding certification requirements, routes to state certification, and employment leads in an effort to help eligible military members transition to a new career as public school teachers in targeted schools. The briefing is at the Military and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 500, Dec. 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. Call 963-4406 to sign up. Dec. 31 ❏ 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.
Special Announcements ❏ Air Base Library closure: The Air Base Library is closed until 9 a.m. Jan. 3, 2011, for shelving installation. Office hours for out-processing personnel are 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. ❏ 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
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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.
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❏ Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like or regret how you act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. The workshop is divided into four, 90 minute sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972. ❏ Palace Chase, Palace Front briefings: The new in-service recruiter, Master Sgt. Robert Denehy, will be conducting Palace Chase and Palace Front briefings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in Bldg. 503, Room 201. Air Force Instruction 36-3205 mandates eligible Airmen who are separating to be informed about the benefits and opportunities available to them within the Reserve, such as cross training, continued service, retirement, education, medical insurance and promotion. For more information, contact Sergeant Denehy at 963-4499. ❏ Girl Scouting: Girls in grades kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come join us to have fun, experience new activities and meet new friends. Contact Patti Donahue at 618363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information.
Friday ❏ Go to the extreme with Xtreme bowling! Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The features include a fabulous light show with glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and pins, fog machines, music and dancing. The cost is $10 per person. Family Night Xtreme Bowling is held every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Family Night features country music, oldies and rock 'n' roll (you can even bring your own favorite CD's if you want). Tuesday ❏ Career Connection: Transitioning from the military? Is your spouse seeking employment or are you looking to change your career? Check out the Career Connection workshops offered at the Military and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 755. Job Search Opportunities will be held Dec. 7, from 10 to 11 a. m. Call 764-7480 to register. ❏ 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. Wednesday ❏ 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. ❏ Budgeting For Your Move: Learn how to create the most financially efficient spending plan for your next move, without using a credit card, Dec. 8, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sign up at the MFRC or call 764-7480. ❏ Stress Continuum: Staying in the Green: We experience stress everyday; however, through the holidays, it goes up a notch or two. Learn techniques to slow down, take a deep breath, prioritize, and relax. Learn to bounce back, enjoy your holidays and keep stress at a manageable level. Bring your bagged lunch on Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to noon at the MFRC Bldg. 755 and get great tips on “Staying in the Green.” Call 764-7480 to register or for more information. Thursday ❏ IA Holiday Event: Calling all IA/GSA families! You are cordially invited to attend a holiday party, Dec. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 166 on 116 Howe Hall Road. RSVP by calling 764-7480 by Dec. 9th. This event is sponsored by American Legion Post 166, Navy Wives Club, and MFRC. Come out and enjoy the fun!!! Dec. 15 ❏ Wise Credit Choices: Did you know that your credit score is a huge deciding factor for interest rates, mortgages, insurance costs, employability and loans? Many people are unaware of the impact debt can have on not just your financial life, but your entire life. Make some pre-New Year resolutions to enhance your well-being. Sign up for the Wise Credit Choices class, Dec. 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the MRFC or call 764-7480: Dec. 16 ❏ All About Your Credit Report: Ever heard about the elusive '"permanent" record in elementary school. Find out about the real one. It will have an impact on every aspect of your life. This could be the most important financial class you will ever have. The workshop is Dec. 16 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the MFRC. Call 764-7480 for more information.
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Special Announcements
Education and Training ❏ Funding change to testing: The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support will only fund a military member's initial examination fee for each subject College Level Examination Program, DSST, previously known as the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests, and Excelsior College Examinations exams. Due to the change, all military members taking CLEP, DSST or ECE examination on or after May 20 will be informed they will not be allowed to retest with DANTES funding, on that specific exam, if they do not obtain their desired passing score. However, re-testing will continue to be available on a personally-funded basis. Individuals who took a test prior to May 20 must retest prior to Dec. 11. For additional background and details, call 963-4579. ❏ Records management training: Records management training is scheduled the last Tuesday of every month in the conference room of the 2nd floor in Bldg. 302 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Members can sign up on the Enterprise Information Management website. For any questions or concerns, contact Airman 1st Class Francisco Bastian or Airman 1st Class Miguel Batista at 963-8270.
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❏ New website debut: The Military Airman and Family Readiness Center has a new site on the web at www.jbcharleston.com/family/afrc. Whether single or married or an immediate family member and regardless of branch of service, the MAFRC serves all active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retirees and civilian employees.
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❏ 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 Family Readiness Center at 764-7480 for more information.
Updates and Notices ❏ Volunteer needed for pre-schooler’s program: Do you have a couple of hours per week to spend volunteering at the library for our preschool program? This program is designed for pre-schoolers with story time, crafts and a lot in interaction. Parent or guardian must attend. The program meets on Thursday mornings 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. ❏ 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.
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Staff Sgt. Wallace Kirtz 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron Staff Sgt. Wallace Kirtz works as an aircraft maintenance scheduler with the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston since January 2010. As the non-commissioned officer in charge of the documentation section in the Plans, Scheduling and Documentation shop and the aerospace vehicle distribution officer, his regular duties include accurately reporting any possession changes for Charleston aircraft. These duties are essential for the U.S. Air Force to accurately account for the location and use of Air Force inventory, he said. He is also responsible for ensuring that aircraft leaving for depot upgrades are input onto the flying schedule and all applicable time change items that will be changed at depot are ordered, received and shipped with the aircraft. "My favorite aspect is we have a direct impact on the mission," said Sergeant Kirtz. "We may not have our hands on the aircraft physically, but we plot all flying and maintenance on every assigned Charleston aircraft." His current supervisor, Tech. Sgt. Amy Herr, the assistant NCO in charge of Plans, Scheduling and Documentation for the 437 MOS, said she is glad to work with the "quick learning" sergeant. "Sergeant Kirtz has impressed me with his ability to carry out any task he is given," Sergeant Herr said. "He is a true asset to the section."
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While being deployed in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sergeant Kirtz found time to volunteer in the hospital, working at the helipad transporting injured victims to the emergency room. "Volunteering for that duty just solidified the importance of getting every F-16 in the air," he said. "It's also important now that we have our C-17s supporting the mission by giving our troops over there the equipment they need to win the war on terrorism." This "warrior of the week" hails from Baltimore, Md., and enlisted in the Air Force in February 2002. He has been stationed overseas the majority of his career, spending time in the United Kingdom, Japan and Korea. "It's the main reason I joined the Air Force," Sergeant Kirtz said. "I look forward to continue traveling, seeing new things and meeting new people."
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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, 26 Nov 10 at 7:30 P.M. - Life As We Know It - PG-13 Sat, 27 Nov 10 at 7:30 P.M. - The Social Network - PG-13 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. 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. Upcoming movies: Fri. Dec. 3 – 7:30 p.m. – Pirahna 3 - Rated R Sat. Dec. 4 - 5 p.m. – Despicable Me - Rated PG Sat. Dec. 4 – 7:30 p.m. Going the Distance - Rated R Sun. Dec. 5 – 2 p.m. – Despicable Me - Rated PG Thur. Dec. 9 – Takers - Rated PG-13 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. The commissary doors open for disabled patrons at 9 a.m.
972-2356
• 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 Internal Medicine
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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
Preventive Medicine Military Medicine Pediatrics Physical Therapy Mental Health Occupational Health Primary Care Orthopedics-Podiatry OBGYN Lab Optometry Management Information Logistics Facilities
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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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Smokeout supports tobacco cessation for health, service and family Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs The Health and Wellness Center recently sponsored the national Great American Smokeout on Joint Base Charleston. Held annually, the campaign is in its 34th year and urges tobacco users to give up the habit for 24 hours. Despite nicotine's grip, the HAWC reported many pledges and even more visitors who were interested in how they could quit for good. With booths set up at the 628th Medical Group and the Base Exchange, passers-by were casually exposed to an enormity of handouts, pamphlets, booklets and freebies supplied by the HAWC to educate people on the dangers of tobacco and what a user can do about it. Despite the dangers, smoking still is not an entirely agreed upon topic. One elderly man waiting for his medication near the medical group booth was solicited, but said it was his wife who was the smoker. He'd said like her to quit, but all the information in the world wasn't going to change her mind. He said it comes down to a personal choice. Senior Airman Marcus Maltese, a bioenvironmental engineering journeyman with the 628 MDG, said the same, except he was among those willing to make the change. He stepped right up and put his name on a pledge after being a smoker for six years. "I knew the base was doing was something through the HAWC. So, I decided to quit that day," he said. "I did it for my overall heath, my children and family."
U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Alexandre Montes
Tobacco use: Why do it? If you have ever thought about quitting, there are numerous resources available to help, including monthly tobacco cessation classes at the Health and Wellness Center. Call the HAWC at 963-4007 to enroll in a class.
According to statistics from the American Cancer Society, Airman Maltese is not alone in respect to concerns about smoking around children. In the United States, 21 million children, or 35 percent, live in homes where residents or visitors smoke in the home on a regular basis. About 50 to 75 percent of children in the United States have detectable levels of cotinine, the breakdown product of nicotine, in their blood. Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, acute respiratory infections, ear problems, and more severe asthma. Smoking by parents causes breathing issues and Senior Airman Marcus Maltese steps up for the Great American Smokeout pledge at the slows lung growth in their 628th Medical Group Clinic on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 18, 2010. Combating the use of cancer causing tobacco products is the goal of the Great American Smokeout. It children. Cigarette smoking serves to spur active users to drop the habit for a full 24 hours, while providing information on treatment and support networks to aid in quitting for good. The Smokeout information remains the leading preventbooth at the Clinic was manned by Health and Wellness Center Dietician Greer Gowen. She able cause of death in the and members of the HAWC staff provide a full spectrum of healthy living classes for the United States, responsible base, including those for tobacco cessation. for approximately one of every five deaths (approxion the whole is on the top side of the tobacco use average, mately 443,000 people) each year. It is a major risk factor for with approximately 26 percent of its active duty members heart disease, various forms of cancer, stroke and chronic using tobacco. obstructive pulmonary disease. In 2009, approximately 20.6 While the Smokeout may be over, it's not too late to quit. percent of U.S. adults were current smokers with the highest The HAWC still offers resources for those who want to stop prevalence among men 23.1 percent compared to 18.3 per- smoking. cent of women. "The military is definitely the place to do it, having supAccording to the American Cancer Society, if you are a port from friends and co-workers," said Airman Maltese. "It's pack a day smoker, it costs you approximately $1,825 per also just really wanting it. Having the will to do it and makyear to support your tobacco habit. At one pack a day, you are ing the conscious decision. Having the dedication instead of smoking approximately 7,300 cigarettes per year and are making a stab at it every New Year." using 487 hours of your life to smoke for every year you conIf you have ever thought about quitting, there are numertinue to smoke. Therefore, tobacco users burn both time and ous resources available to help, including monthly tobacco money as they light up each cigarette. cessation classes at the Health and Wellness Center. Call the How does tobacco use affect the military? In an Air Force HAWC at 963-4007 to enroll in a class. Other sources of study, tobacco use accounted for 3,573 lost man-years due to assistance include: sick time, breaks, and other lost duty which is equivalent to • Military and Family Life Consultants: 609-8718 an Air Force base, an Army brigade, a Navy carrier or a • Military Health Coach: AFMCWellness.com Marine Corps infantry regiment. • Behavior Health Counselor: 963-6846 Tobacco's impact on readiness includes a 20 to 50 percent • Defense Department sponsored website: www.ucanreduction in night vision, a significant decrease in tracking quit2.org longer reaction times and an increase risk of musculoskeletal • Web-based American Lung Association program: injuries. For deployed individuals who don't have access to www.ffsonline.org tobacco products, rapid nicotine withdrawal adversely affects • HAWC tobacco coordinator cognitive function and visual acuity. Although tobacco rates are on the decline for both military (Mark Tschampl, 366th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and civilian populations, 23.6 percent of Air Force active- contributed to this article) duty members still use tobacco. Within that figure, JB CHS
Intramural flag football schedules and scores Upcoming Schedule Dec. 7 – 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 – 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 – 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 – 5:30 p.m.
Home 628th Medical Group vs. Naval Health Clinic Charleston vs. 437th Aerial Port Squadron vs. 437th Aerial Port Squadron vs.
Away 628th Security Forces Squadron 628th Force Support Squadron 628th Civil Engineer Squadron 628th Communications Squadron
Scoreboard Nov. 22 - 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron defeated 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: 18 - 12 Nov. 22 - 628th Medical Group lost to 437th Aerial Port Squadron: 30 - 12 Nov. 22 - 628th Force Support Squadron defeated 628th Security Forces Squadron: 40 - 19 Nov. 23 - 628th Security Forces Squadron defeated 628th Civil Engineer Squadron: 16 - 14 Nov. 23 - 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lost to Naval Health Clinic Charleston: 20 - 13 Nov. 23 - 628th Medical Group lost to 628th Force Support Squadron: 20 - 14
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The Patriot will be also be published December 10th and 17th. The paper will then take a hiatus for the weeks of Christmas and New Years. The first issue of 2011 will be January 7th. Diggle Publishing wishes you and your family Happy Holidays!
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2011 New Year’s Eve Gala Friday, Dec. 31
Prize money based on number of entries. League & non-league bowlers welcome
Pro Shop sale now underway Huge discounts on all in-stock bowling balls & bags 10% off all special-order balls and bags
Family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party
• 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 now on sale • Club Member & date - $20 each • Nonmember and Members’ guest - $30 each
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Holiday Open House Thursday, Dec. 16 4 to 6 p.m. • Complimentary
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Experience Christmas at Biltmore Estate
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• One night’s lodging (based on double occupancy) • Night candlelight tour of the home • Day tours of the gardens, grounds and winery • Three full meals • Transportation • $295 per person • Spaces limited. Call the Outdoor Recreation Center ASAP at 963-1732 for reservations or more information.
Youth holiday party
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Business Opportunity Does buying your own Business intrigue you? If so, I can help you make this decision. After years of working for the Government -- becoming your own boss offers a new and exciting alternative you may not have considered. Please call me at 843-471-1085 or email campbelldec@me.com for a free consultation. As a Air Force retired officer, I understand the decision process you are going through. Also, if you have a business you want to sell - I will help you establish market value and get it sold quickly. Don Campbell, Senior Business Broker, Sunbelt Business Brokers
Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visit our website for playdates and more http://www.meetup.com/military-moms/ MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Old Fort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD. Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen 873-2283 for more information. The 628th Contracting Squadron will hold a golf tournament on 10 December 2010 at Wrenwoods Golf Club here on Joint Base Charleston. The format will be 4-player Captain’s Choice and the entry fee will be $45 ($30 for golf/lunch, $15 for 628th CONS Booster Club) Mulligan’s, String and Bombers available. $33 for Wrenwoods Members ($18 for golf/lunch, $15 for 628th CONS Booster Club). Registration and practice range opens at 0730, Shotgun start at 0830, lunch and awards – 1230-1400. Please RSVP to TSgt Joseph Varney, joseph.varney@us.af.mil, 963-5180 or TSgt William Cohen, William.cohen@us.af.mil, 9635178, by 8 December 2010.
ServICeS Triple Military Discount - Free Move In Truck 1 Free month, rules may apply All Safe Storage 3674 Ladson Road Ladson, (843) 871-5151 and All Safe Storage 1025 Baconsbridge Road Summerville (843) 873-0083 www.allsafestoragesc.com CHRISTMAS SHOPPING? Keep more of your $$$$$ ! Have a TUPPERWARE party and EARN some gifts before Christmas!!! Call early to secure a date! 991-8129 or SHOP ONLINE: www.my.tupperware.com/sharondangerfield
Beautiful 3 bed 3 bath, Wescott Plantation home. Minutes from Chas AFB. On 5th hole of Wescott Golf course. 1618 sq/ft, priced to sell! $154,900. Call Corbett for showing, 843-9711695. corbett@tinroofproperties.com. 1100sq house in Ladson. $850.00 a month in cul de sac and all appliances included. Please call 843-200-4365 For Rent in Summerville- 3BR; 1BA brick home w/ fenced in yard on cul-de-sac. $850/mo. 843345-3225- leave message.
Babysitter needed for 3yr old in our house Weekends only/couple hrs in evening. DOD dependent only/earn xtra cash. 843-327-1298
Gated community near AFB-clean, quiet. Facing pond, 2BR, 2BA @ Parks Rivers Edge. $795 Call Selene 843-557-6291
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Rent or Buy: 3150 sq ft, 4bdrm, 3mi from base, Indigo Fields. Nice. 1490/mo; 245K. jetjock@brainerd.net/218-764-3148 Judy
Wanted to buy - small horsepower (4,5,6) marine outboard motor. Call 763-6516
2br/1ba condo Hanahan $600 mo inc water;boat dock;pool;gated conv 2 TTC & shpg;15 min to both mil. bases;$250+1st mth 843-442-0126
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Brick Townhouse for Rent 4 year old, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath townhouse in Oakbrook area of Summerville - 10 min from AFB. District 2 Schools Master bedrm downstairs . Major Appliances included. Available Dec 1st. $850.00/mo. 843-821-3626
PeTS free to good home -1yr old beagle mix, great w/kids and house trained and cage, comes with everything you need 727-612-2872 Siberian Husky Puppies 2 males / 1 female. Born 5/19/10, UTD shots, $350, for more information Call 843-327-2025 or 327-1896
TIMESHARE Rental-Chalet- 1 week ( 7 days ) Gatlinburg TN--850.00 OBO just bring clothes. Call Sgt LLoyd 843-729-7110 Goose Creek / Westview Elementary, 3/1 home with fenced front and back yard. Remodeled kitchen,screened side porch,store room,new AC and heat.825@month avail NOW 915-667-5146 VERY NEAR BASE: Nice 3 Bedroom Home; Spacious Great Room, Kitchen & Dining Room; Atrium Ceilings; Large Master Bedroom and Bath; Private Back Yard; Military Appreciation Discounted Rent of $1175; call 860 639 1270
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Charleston Auto Storage 843 767-0112 Short/Long Term Parking. Cars, boats, bikes, RVs and ATVs. Special Military Rates. Near AFB and Navy Base
VERY NEAR BASE: Nice 3 Bedroom Home; Spacious Great Room, Kitchen & Dining Room; Atrium Ceilings; Large Master Bedroom and Bath; Private Back Yard; Military Appreciation Discounted Rent of $1175; call 860 639 1270
Reach the local military with your message. Your ad could go he re ! Call 972-2356 today or v is it ww w. Ch ar le st on Mi l i t ary . c om
Summerville 3br 1ba w/fncd yard pet ok. 15 min to CAFB 20 to NWS close to Sville High. $775 mo + deps mil discount apply 843 442 5767
Experienced Salesperson Needed Once a month, salary plus commission; Meet with existing customers/cold calls. E-mail your resume at acctexec@carolinafas.com
Home Day Care 6wks-4yrs full/part time/wkends/eves/hol. off Ashley Phos. Rd. call 568-8609 / 364-4140
24-Hour Child Care Services Kingsland Childcare Solutions, Inc, Eagle Run Sub-Division Please call to schedule visit www.kingslandccs.com 843-771-0351
$1100 3BR 2BA house Ladson, SC 1243 sq feet 2 car garage, Laminate flooring, pets allowed with deposit, privacy fence. Krista 714-3245
Roommate needed for Mt.P apartment in Hibben Ferry. Great location near bridge and beaches! $465/mo includes seperate bath, preferably a female- Christina 919-921-6657 $1200/mo, 3bdrm/2bth, 1700sq ft, Villas at Charleston Park, NO smoking/pets. Avail 1 Dec. Call Nancy 843-200-3766.
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two acres of land, three bedroom mobile home cabin, $49,000. CPT Sam Gethers, (843) 2146750,Email: gsampreach@aol.com
2004 Nissan Xterra SE ,Green Metallic color. In excellent condition , 4WD, 63,746 miles. Call 843-824-2880
For sale: nuetral and girl baby items, lrg dg pen, elypticle. call for details and price. ROB@8433676045
3BR Twnhome w/garage screen-patio, 3.5 Bath, Free cable, 3 huge walkin closets, in Ladson For Rent $1050 or For Sale $119,500. 628-8105 cell
2007 Chev Impala SS Silver, Low Milage, Excellent Condition. $16.5k CALL 847-8301
Kitchen table, solid maple, 4 matching chairs. Excellent condition, $125 obo. 763-6516
2 EACH 17" Chrome Wheels MUST SELL CHEAP. Call Rick 843-729-7110
12” Thick Pillowtop mattress Set. Never opened, still in plastic. Must sell ASAP. Was $600, Sell $235. Call Keith, 843-375-5908.
4Br/2Ba Completely Renovtd-OWNER WILL FINANCE. New: Kitchen, Windows, Floors, Granite, Appl. No credit req. $5K Down/$995/mo, 843-278-5454
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MOTOrCYCleS 09 Duc 1198; 1k miles; mint, want payoff only 12,900. RTR just serviced. 843-377-7329
MISC ITeMS FOr SAle Washer dryer sets $250/$350, stack wash/dryer $425; sofas and sofa sleepers $75/$125, 40 dressers & chest drwrs $40/$200, kitchen & dinette sets $50/$200. Call 452-2229 Sofa Sleeper (Queen Size), 2 years old; Color/Fabric: Chocolate/Velour; $500 or best offer. 843-532-2647
2005 subaru, fully modified. its a must see. wheels, gauges.fully tuned.asking 16,000 obo Not to mention race engine. 843-327-6326
Elec. Brookstone Thera Spa ocillating foot massager; Pd.$265;selling $100. Call 843 875 6966
1995 Landrover Discovery, 132k original miles 3.9L Automatic. $1,500 or OBO. 8434696306
46’ Sony Bravia LCD Digital HDTV, Full 1080p resolution, like new, great buy at $499.00. Call 843-478-3620 for details.
2007 Chrysler Sebring, 40,400 Mi, $10999, remote start, keyless entry, great car for college or family Bernie @ 875-9668
Refridgerator $250-Double door/Dishwasher $50; Electric Range $150(Smooth Top)/Microwave $50. Call 695-1189/200-1698
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