Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Patriot
Vol. 6, No. 44
Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
December 4, 2015
U.S. Air Force file photo / Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
Army Air Corps Veteran Louis Roffman salutes during the national anthem, Dec. 7, 2011, at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam remembrance ceremony in recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the 1941 Japanese attacks on Hickam Field. Dense smoke rises from the forward and midships portion of the USS Arizona after the December 7, 1941, attack. Just ahead of her (L-R) the sinking USS West Virginia BB-48 outboard with the slightly damaged USS Tennessee BB-43 inboard.
Remember Pearl Harbor
By Seamus O’Boyle Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
It began at 7:55 in the morning and when it ended almost two hours later more than 2,400 service members and civilians had lost their lives. The Imperial Japanese Navy’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, HI Sunday, Dec. 7 1941, “a date that will live in infamy,” so angered the American public that war was declared the next day officially drawing the United States into World War II. Significant damage was done to U.S. military assets throughout Hawaii; 17 Navy ships damaged or sunk, including eight battleships, and 188 aircraft destroyed. Coincidently, three prime targets, the aircraft carriers, USS Lexington, USS Enterprise and USS Saratoga escaped damage because they were at sea.
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Dear Lowcountry,
Thank You for Your Service
Ironically, these three ships were strong contributors to the ultimate defeat of the Japanese. The United States recovered from the stunning blow to prevail in World War II but Pearl Harbor served as a stinging reminder of the need for attention to detail and watchful wariness. In the 74 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, additional events including the bombing of the USS Cole, the 9-11 attacks and, most recently, the attacks in Paris emphasize the continuing need for vigilance and preparedness. Remember Pearl Harbor on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 and think of the heroes who responded that day and all of those who have responded since. Be grateful for their vigilance and their service.
“Thank you for your service.” The first time a military service member hears that from a stranger, we feel a bit awkward, but we have come to value that heartfelt, honest declaration. In the South Carolina Lowcountry region it is a phrase we hear often. People stop us in the grocery store, at restaurants, waiting for car repairs, at sporting competitions, while shopping, at luncheons, and at special events. Some are forward and talkative, some hesitant and shy. Since arriving at Joint Base Charleston, the common theme has been one of genuine appreciation. Thank you for saying it.
You reflect the best of America back at us. While you honor us with your gratitude, you remind us of the depth of our duty, the character we strive to exemplify, and the many reasons we choose to serve. At such times it is humbling to be a servant of our Republic, and we are better for the reminder. Additionally, you welcome our families. Military service is a nomadic life. It can be difficult to make friends, connect with neighborhood activities, and find unique things to explore in each new area. Military families also endure long absences and sacrifice personal memories to broader service to country. This region is welcoming and warm to our military families. You make your communities a home for us, not just another duty station.
After being thanked so often, it strikes us that you are owed thanks as well. On behalf of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, national security professionals, and service families of Joint Base Charleston - Thank you! Respectfully, The Commanders of Joint Base Charleston
U.S. Navy photo / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans
INSIDE
An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 flies over the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Maintainers share at holiday gathering
NIGHTSHIFT
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Physical Therapy embeds with Security Forces
SIDE BY SIDE
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JB Charleston hosts mock deployment
KIDS DEPLOY Page 9
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Letter to Airmen: AMC commander's holiday message
By Gen. Carlton Everhart Commander, Air Mobility Command
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The holidays are here! This is a time of year we gather with family and friends, give thanks for the blessings in our lives and share our gifts with others. As Airmen, we dedicate our time and talents all year to serving our nation and preserving freedom around the world. I am thankful for this noble calling and for the honor of serving with you. Your nation and your leaders have asked a lot of you this past year. Recognizing the good in our lives and giving thanks is not always easy during challenging times. Many Airmen will continue to answer the call through the holidays and some will
be geographically separated from family and friends for the first time. We need to support each other. Remember that when problems arise, they are temporary, localized, and changeable by your own effort. Whatever personal or professional challenges you face right now, we have people standing by to support you. Resources are available locally or online including the Wingman Toolkit at http://www.wingmantoolkit.org/. Together we can ensure that all Airmen have a safe and joyous holiday. Michele and I would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holiday season. Thank you for your service to this great command and this great nation!
Motivating and supporting Airmen By Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher K. Berg 437th Airlift Wing command chief
What motivates you? Just as important, what motivates your Airmen? I think we can all agree that today's Airmen are the most educated and most talented to ever have worn the uniform. However, for us to remain effective and to continue to strengthen our world's greatest Air Force, we need to know what motivates each and every one of them. Motivation is defined as the process that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. It involves the biological, emotional, social and cognitive forces that drive one to action. In simple terms, motivation is why a person does something. So, if motivation is what makes us do something, common sense tells us the job won't get done without it. It is well known that motivation is the key to success but not every Airman is motivated the same way. What may motivate one person may not motivate another. For example, some of our Airmen may require clear and established goals to remain motivated, while others may just need a better understanding of how their hard work and sacrifices fit the mission. Some may want to be formally recognized with awards while others sim-
ply need a pat on the back for a job well done. No matter what the motivation factor is, focusing our efforts on finding what makes each Airman tick is certainly time well spent. Figuring out what motivates your Airmen is not easy. It takes time, work and deliberate effort. It involves creating a healthy organizational climate where every member is treated equally with dignity and respect. It means getting out from behind your desk to see our Airmen in action. I am not just talking about normal duty hours. I am talking about spending considerable time with those alternate shifts too. Face-to-face interaction with each and every team member is something we often times forget or take for granted. As we all know, every Airman has a story. If we take the time to listen, that story is extremely powerful and will include the answer to what keeps them motivated. So, get out from behind your desk and get to know your Airmen. Thank them for all the sacrifices and hard work they provide every single day. Tell them how proud and grateful you are to have them as a part of the Joint Base Charleston team. Show them compassion, understanding and a true desire for their development and goals...find out what truly makes them tick.
Remember heroes of Pearl Harbor
By Master Chief Joseph Gardner Joint Base Charleston command master chief
With Pearl Harbor Day approaching quickly, I want to remember the 2,403 Americans that paid the ultimate sacrifice that day. This day is particularly important to me because my grandfather was in Pearl Harbor during the attack and survived. One of my best memories is taking him on a dependent cruise. I still remember the enjoyment on his face upon getting underway and sailing for a short period of time. It brought back many memories for him and established a connection between us. He thoroughly enjoyed talking to all the young Sailors onboard and sharing his "sea stories" with them. Returning to port and seeing everyone on the
pier waiting, he stood a little taller, showing how proud he was to be called a "Sailor." My first ship, USS Doris Miller, was named for a historic American who overcame adversity and was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Ships Cook 3rd Class Doris Miller received his medal for saving the life of the commanding officer of the USS West Virginia by moving him to a safe location. Miller then manned a 50 caliber machine gun, shooting down at least one Japanese air plane. He also moved other injured Sailors to the quarterdeck area thus "saving the lives of numerous shipmates." Some may think of the movie "Pearl Harbor" and the character played by Cuba Gooding, Jr. The movie focused on Miller being a boxing champion but, according to history
books, he was more hero than boxer. Two years later, Miller was killed onboard USS Liscome Bay (CVE 56) during a torpedo attack. In addition to a US Navy ship, there have been numerous locations and buildings named in Miller's honor. Because of their actions during the December 7th attack, there were 15 Medals of Honor, 51 Navy Crosses and 53 Silver Stars awarded as well as numerous other decorations for valor. There were also many who were not recognized but all were heroes. If asked, most would say,"I just did my duty" because no true hero actually considers themselves to be one. On this Pearl Harbor day, remember and thank those "heroes" for everything they did to preserve this great country.
Every Airman has a story, and here's mine
By Senior Airman Tom Brading 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
the structured family life that suited my lifestyle and continue becoming an art teacher. The first country I ever stepped foot on was Haiti, followed shortly after by Saint Kitts and Nevis. I boarded a C-17 Globemaster III, loaded with 16 pallets of humanitarian aid for these countries. If all of this were a Splash Mountain ride, then needless to say... the log was about to hit the slippery slope. I was only in Haiti for about an hour. It wouldn't be fair to write about it in depth because all I had were first impressions. I wish I was able to say more. So here's what I will say; stepping off the plane, the heat was overwhelming. The airport was surrounded by dry mountains that were covered with slums built so closely together they appeared to tile the mountainside. The homes were various sizes and colors, some appearing very elegant while others much more minimal. I wanted to be there. But I knew this was only a stop. With beads of sweat gliding down my face, I was warmly welcomed by locals. They shook my hand and appeared very grateful for the food. Haiti, located on the western part of the island of Hispaniola, is one of the poorest countries in the world. In 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti (just 16 miles west of the city we landed in, Port-Au-Prince), and resulted in more than 160,000 deaths and affecting more than 3 million Haitians. The lasting effects of the disaster still linger, due to the fact the country was already in poverty prior to the earthquake. The morgues in Port-Au-Prince were filled with thousands of bodies, leading to mass burials. Many remained missing. I wasn't looking to travel in the traditional sense of the word. I was looking to experience the world, while serving the interests of the United States. I wanted my Air Force story to have many pages written in only a short amount of time. These goals were all successful because I became an Air Force Reservist. Since Haiti, I have been able to see other parts of the world while continuing the Air Force mission and look forward to experiencing many more in the future.
My name is Senior Airman Tom Brading, and like many Reservist, I was an active duty before joining. Before that... I was born, and spent the better part of my life in small Indiana town. To me, the town of North Vernon, will always have an endearing charm. I grew up there, my family is there, I worked my first job there, you get the idea. North Vernon is also known as the small town, outside of the small town that John Mellencamp sang about in the song, “Small Town”. Needless to say, it's not very big. Growing up, my family wasn’t rich. Not exactly poor, either, but what we had was enough for us. The way I see it, we all enter this life through birth and we leave through death. I was content, but I hoped for more. So, I waited for an opportunity. For a quarter of a century, I didn’t travel much. I tried driving to Canada once, but locked the keys in the car at the gas station somewhere in Indianapolis. Even then, I doubt my 1997 Grand Am would’ve made it. I never owned a passport until after joining the Air Force when I was 25. I was active duty for four years and the mission didn't require me to travel at all. So, again, I waited for an opportunity. Humility on the shoulders of a simple man is worth more than any gold worn by a king. Point being, growing up I couldn’t afford exciting getaways to around the world. Today I'm a single dad, so the idea of traveling to another country just to do it has become so distant it may as well be another planet. Although, my dream wasn't just an opportunity to travel. I wanted to help others, be a part of something bigger than myself, serve my country and give back to a world full of people - even if we've never met. These principles all led me to the U.S. Air Force. As an active duty public affairs Airman, I was stationed at Joint Base Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. The city quickly became my second home, and the people in my office were a second family. I was fortunate to have tremendous leadership, sharp supervisors and some of the hardest working Airmen in the Air Force. During my time with the 628th Air Base Wing, I developed to my fullest potential as an Airman. As my contract came to a close, I knew I'd be returning to college to complete my degree and become an art teacher. However, as the days got closer, the thought of separating from the Air Force didn't feel right. I wasn't sure what to do... on one hand, I wanted to pursue my original passion of art education, yet on the other the best years of my life were spent as an Airman in Charleston. I did both. As fate would have it, an position in the Public Affairs office opened with the 315th Airlift Wing here. I worked with them on many events during my active duty years, so we were aware of each other’s abilities. It was a great fit, yet one thing was missing... I still had never left the country. For me, a mission wasn't about escaping life. It was about my life escaping me, and wanting to help others before it did. Even now, typing this I can feel youth slipping away forever. I wake up, and being a teenager U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading is so distant it’s like it never happened. Childhood A C-17 Globemaster III delivers humanitarian aid to the citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis June 13, 2015, memories are reduced to nostalgic cartoons and fading making it the first 315th Airlift Wing mission to fly into Saint Kitts. In addition to bicycles, school and medphotographs. Joining the Air Force Reserve was my ical supplies were delivered and prior to the delivery in Saint Kitts, more than 65,000 pounds of food was chance to see the world, serve my country, maintain brought to the citizens of Haiti.
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Nightshift maintainers share Thanksgiving meal, perspective Story and photos by Capt. Christopher Love Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
It was 6 p.m. Friday evening, dark and quiet, as the final trickle of dayshift workers from Joint Base Charleston climbed into their cars and headed home. Meanwhile, a father and his two children entered a building on the Air Base flightline to join his wife and their mother for her "lunch" break. The building, an industrial facility housing aircraft ground equipment, had been cleared out earlier in the day. In place of heavy machinery stood a long line of tables, loaded with 20 or more platters – a full Thanksgiving meal. It was here that Senior Airman Kody Becker, an aerospace reclamation technician with the 437th Maintenance Squadron, and his two sons, joined Airman 1st Class Nicole Pieper, 437th MXS home station check, and the rest of the 437 MXS "swing-shift" crew, for their unit celebration. Pieper, who just returned from a deployment to Qatar, would take the children home soon thereafter, as Becker returned to maintain airplanes until 11:30 p.m. Pieper's family wasn't the only one to join this non-standard celebration. Maj Brian Clark, the commander of 437 MXS, enjoyed the meal with his wife, Leslie, and their four children. Clark helped organize the meal to recognize his Airmen and
Airman 1st Class Nicole Pieper, 437th Maintenance Squadron aerospace journeyman and her husband, Senior Airman Kody Becker, 437 MXS aerospace reclamation technician, and their two sons pose for a photo following a Thanksgiving meal for 437 MXS "swing-shift" workers and their families, Nov 20, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, SC. Swing-shift hours are from 3 - 11:30 p.m. and is one of three shifts that sustain the aircraft maintenance mission 24 hours per day.
civilians on swing-shift, whose accomplishments, he said, often go unnoticed. "I think taking the time to recognize what these guys do at night is key because so many times they are kind of forgotten," Clark said. "They're the off-shift; everybody else, including leadership, is sleeping and they're here [working]." Yet it is not just the time of day that limits maintainers recognition, Clark said, but also their manner of work: quietly, in the background. "What a lot of people don't realize, outside the gate, is that maintainers are here 24/7/365," he said. "There's not holiday that they're not here; there's not a shift that they're not here. When you see a C-17 flying out and about, or whatever air- Airman 1st Class Casey Brownell (right) and Senior Airman Michael Austin (center), both aerospace journeymen with the 437th Maintenance Squadron, participate in a frame, a maintainer put it there." Thanksgiving meal for "swing-shift" workers, Nov. 20, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, When we think "holidays," we SC. Swing-shift hours are from 3 - 11:30 p.m. and is one of three shifts that sustain the often think "family time." We are aircraft maintenance mission 24 hours per day. sensitive to the ways in which deployments hinder that family As for military spouses, Leslie Clark shared what she has time, but, as a group of non-commissioned officers at the done during her husband's 18-year career to celebrate the holMXS event explained, so too does night shift. idays when he is away. "Honestly, you don't really see [your family] that much," "I keep things as normal as possible, just like it is every said Tech. Sgt. Nolan Gibson, 437 MXS Home Station Check year, so the kids know 'Hey, Christmas time is coming; here's section chief. "When I get home at midnight, I'll go up to the what we do. Thanksgiving is coming; we have sweet potato room and check on them--kiss my girls, make sure my son is casserole every year, the same little rolls, the same kind of still breathing. But that's the only time that you really see turkey – we try to [keep things] the same,'" she said. them, unless you wake up in the morning." Meals like the one that night in the maintenance facility As Gibson explained, the ritual of getting ready for school provide a forum for family time and team building. They are provides his only interaction with his children during the a traditional aspect of military life. week, making weekends especially precious, he said. Even so, the Airmen find creative ways to spend time with families, whether during the holidays or throughout the year. Staff Sgt. Jamie Rose, 437 MXS aerospace craftsman, gets up for a couple hours in the morning to spend time with his 10-month-old daughter, while his wife does errands, before returning to sleep. "You have to work out a good plan with your significant other," Rose said. "Communication is key." Staff Sgt. Jerrel Futrell, an aerospace journeyman with the 437 MXS, travels home during his hour-long lunch break – a 15-minute drive each way – to get his children ready for bed. Though short, this time provides their only interaction during the week, he said. In the case of these maintainers, shared challenges enhance camaraderie. Master Sgt. Sam Gordon, 437th Maintenance Squadron acting "For those who have family and kids here, we're all very first sergeant (right) and Tech. Sgt. Bradley Moorer, 437 MXS understanding. We know what someone might be going electrical and environmental section chief, fill their plates through, so we always have someone to lean on and ask for during a Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 20, 2015, at Joint Base advice," said Rose. Charleston, SC.
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USNS Spearhead at port
Joint Base Charleston celebrates Arbor Day
By Keith M. Thompson, Jr. Joint Base Charleston conservation program manager
Courtesy photo / Chief engineer J. Hansen
The USNS Spearhead (T-EPF-1), a Joint High Speed Vessel class ship, is in dry dock Oct. 20, 2015, at the Navy port in Charleston, S.C. The EPF-1 is a high-speed, shallow draft, surface ship able to transport payloads of more than 600 short tons or a fully equipped company-sized unit rapidly over intra-theater distances. These companysized units can embark and debark as intact military formations with vehicles and weapons ready for immediate employment. . The crew is able to quickly reconfigure loads as mission requirements change. The JHSV class of ship is an auxiliary (non-warship) vessel designed to operate in non-threatening environments. In higher threat environments, it will operate under the protection of warships or other joint assets. JHSV class ships are being built to American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) High Speed Naval Craft (HSNC) standards, and will not be shock hardened. As an intra-theater connector, JHSVs will be capable of self-deploying to theaters of operations and then moving forces and supplies within the theater. The ship is operated by the US Navy's Military Sealift Command with a crew of civil service mariners, who rotate about every four months. The local Military Sealift Command office provides logistical, husbanding support and operational oversight to all MSC (USNS) vessels. The ship’s current master is Capt. Doug Casavant.
Each December, Joint Base Charleston celebrates Arbor Day. The day is an appreciation of trees and recognizes the benefits they provide. Arbor Day was started by J. Sterling Morton in 1872 with the first observance being held April 10th.. Morton was a journalist who relocated to Nebraska from his home in Michigan. Upon settling in Nebraska, Morton realized his new home was a treeless plain, void of the lush vegetation to which he was accustomed. Morton set out to educate his neighbors about the benefits trees could provide to both the landscape and the economy. He planted trees to serve as wind breaks on his farm preventing erosion. He also planted numerous fruit trees for local consumption. Trees provide shelter and shade, building materials, habitat and food for wildlife and, among other things, are aesthetically pleasing. They also help to moderate the climate, improve air quality and conserve water. Following the example set by Nebraska on that April day in 1872, all states now celebrate Arbor Day. Traditionally, Arbor Day in South Carolina is observed on the first Friday of December. Joint Base Charleston has always placed great emphasis on trees both in our forested areas and in urban settings. There is a tree ordinance in place which provides guidance
for managing trees on base. Trees requiring removal for construction or other projects are closely scrutinized by the base forester and the natural resources staff. When trees are removed there is a requirement that they be replaced with new trees of the same or similar species that are indigenous to the area. Additionally, Joint Base Charleston manages a commercial forestry program. As trees are harvested, they are replaced, where possible, with long leaf pine trees, thereby restoring the natural long leaf pine ecosystem. To commemorate Arbor Day this year, 628 CES is planting several large live oaks on the grounds of the CES administrative headquarters building. These trees are being placed in a prominent position adjacent to the building's main entrance. They will serve as constant reminders of the importance of trees in our daily lives while providing an attractive improvement to the entrance of the building. As Arbor Day approaches, take a few moments to notice the trees around you and do your part to ensure their health. Prune as necessary, remove diseased or hazardous trees and plant new trees to enhance the environment. Joint Base Charleston has been designated by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA for 21 years, a true testament to excellence in urban forestry management. For more information on Arbor Day, visit www.arborday.org.
NWS personnel achieve small craft qualification The most recent JB Charleston team high performers and award winners are listed below:
1. The following individuals, units, and teams of the Air Mobility Command will compete at the Air Force level. - The AMC nominees for the USAF Information dominance Annual Awards are: -- Air Force Cyberspace Outstanding Company Grade Officer (CGO): Capt Helen M. Cruz, 628 CS, JB Charleston SC -- Air Force Outstanding Civilian Category II: Ms. Bettina C. Roberson, 628 CS, JB Charleston SC -- Air Force Outstanding Administration Airman: A1C Max E. Jacobs, 628 CS, JB Charleston SC -- Air Force Outstanding Administration Senior Noncommissioned Officer: MSgt Jerald E. Custance, 437 AW, JB Charleston SC -- Air Force Outstanding Cyberspace Support Senior Noncommissioned Officer: MSgt Kevin D. Boles, 628 CS, JB Charleston SC - The AMC nominee of the USAF Lieutenant General Harold W. Grant Award is: 628 CS, JB Charleston SC
2. The Joint Base Charleston AB Youth Center's horseback riding camp received the 2015 South Carolina Boys and Girls Club Area Council Program Award for Sports, Fitness and Recreation.
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Recently, Lieutenant Commander Timothy McMichael, JB Charleston 628th Security Force Squadron deputy commander (left), and Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (right), presented small craft qualification insignia to Master at Arms First Class Ethan Holland, Master at Arms First Class Mark Van Wyck, Master at Arms Second Brian Cobb and Mr. Scott Olson. By achieving the small craft insignia these individuals are recognized as subject matter experts in harbor patrol operations. The qualifying process includes seamanship and navigation training, maritime security patrol operations, two tactical exercises and an oral board.
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Physical Therapy and Security Forces - side by side Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
The 628th Medical Group's Physical Therapy clinic staff does what they can to ensure mission capability and readiness for all members of Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. On Nov. 23, 2015, members of the physical therapy clinic immersed themselves with the 628th Security Forces Squadron to better assess how they handled physical therapy and how they could improve physical training sessions. Captain Joshua Van Wyngaarden, 628th MDG Physical Therapy flight commander, said, "About two and a half months ago, Sergeant Wielgosiek was coined by the expeditionary commander. The commander asked him, if he could do anything different, what it would be? Wielgosiek responded by saying he wanted to immerse the physical therapy group with security forces to see what could be done to help their physical being. With that, we started running with it and arranging dates. All in all, it took about two and a half months to plan and execute." To get this research experiment up and running, Van Wyngaarden had to accomplish a few tasks. "First it was arranging meetings between all of the commanders involved, getting schedules blocked, having gear issued to our personnel and overall just coordinating with security forces," said Van Wyngaarden. By going on patrol, standing duty at the gates and performing a small exercise at the Security Forces building, the 628th MDG got a new perspective on the Security Forces career field. "We've definitely gained a greater appreciation for what Security Forces does," Van Wyngaarden said, "Because of this, we will be able to sympathize and treat their injuries better, as well as changing or influencing their fitness program to have better handling of gear injury-wise and profile injured
The 628th Medical Group meets with the 628th Security Forces Squadron outside the SFS building to discuss assignments at Joint Base Charleston – AB, S.C., on Nov. 20, 2015. The 628th MDG immersed themselves with the 628th SFS to develop workout and treatment programs to improve the physical well-being of members of the 628th SFS.
individuals more appropriately." Van Wyngaarden will share the information compiled from this research with the involved commanders. Van Wyngaarden said, "I will be holding an after action meeting with Lieutenant Colonel Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, Lieutenant Colonel Warren Brainard, 628th SFS commander, and Col. Margret Jones, 628th MDG commander, to discuss what we learned and how we can help these fine men and women improve their physical well-being." The research was beneficial in a number of ways for the
Captain Marsha Miranda, 628th Medical Group Family Practice doctor, begins to inventory the gear she wore while observing the entry control point at the front gate of JB Charleston – AB, S.C., on Nov. 20, 2015. The teams were split into three groups; one each for two gates and a third on patrol in a squad car.
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(From left to Right) Airman 1st Class Devin-Christopher Guignard, 628th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, explains to Capt. Marsha Miranda, 628th Medical Group Family Practice doctor and Ryan Moore, 628th MDG physical therapist, how to man a gate at JB Charleston – AB, S.C., on Nov. 20, 2015. By getting the feel for how Security Forces work at the gates, Moore evaluated how Security Forces members were affected physically.
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Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, begins the day for the JB Charleston senior leadership spouses with a background brief about the Naval Weapons Station in the Fleet and Family Support Center at JB Charleston – NWS, S.C., on Nov. 20, 2015. The previous day, the spouses had been given a tour of the Air Base to include demonstrations by the canine unit and a static display of one of JB Charleston’s C-17 Globemaster III’s.
Joint Base Charleston spouses tour base
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Joint Base Charleston has a lot to offer. Whether on the Air Base or the Naval Weapons Station the base has just about anything anyone could need. JB Charleston senior leadership's spouses received a base tour of the AB on Nov. 19 and the NWS on Nov. 20. The tour was an educational experience for the spouses, as well as something very productive for the base itself. Nancy Lyman, Col. Robert Lyman's wife, explains in more detail. "This was an opportunity for spouses to see what is going on at both bases to get a better understanding of the collaboration of all the branches and how they work together," Lyman said, "Spouses themselves are also given the chance to spend time and get to know other spouses and learn one another's experiences."
Riding on security forces boats, the Joint Base Charleston senior leadership spouses toured JB Charleston – NWS, S.C. They saw the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command’s submarines on Nov. 20, 2015. Because each boat’s capacity was a maximum of 10 people per boat, the spouses were divided into three separate groups.
While on the AB, they experienced a static display of a C-17 Globemaster III, saw the Transportation Isolation System, the AB medical clinic, a visual of the personnel deployment function line and a demonstration of the Security Forces canine unit. At the NWS, the spouses visited the Fleet and Family Support Center, the library, the child development center, the Naval Health Clinic, the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command, the Army 841st Transportation Battalion and the Naval consolidated Brig. Additionally, they received a tour of the NWS aboard the Security Forces patrol boats. Being able to learn about the operations on both sides of JB Charleston provided added perspective to the spouses. Lyman said "If you can immerse the senior leadership spouses' in the base operations they can use that knowledge to take information back to their spouses, peers and other senior leadership to help improve Joint Base Charleston. Getting to share these different perspectives, experiences and opportunities that may be new for the spouses from all branches will help them understand all of the different missions Joint Base Charleston has."
The Joint Base Charleston senior leadership spouses toured JB Charleston – NWS, S.C., on Nov. 20, 2015. The spouses rode aboard security forces boats to see the submarines used for the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command.
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By Lt. Rick Williams, CHC, USN Sector Charleston, USCG
Have you ever given a child a piece of chocolate? With joy and excitement those tiny hands reach for the treasure offered to them. Little bites are taken and the chocolate starts to melt, covering the hands and the face. Before you know it, the chocolate is gone. A chocolate smeared face looks at you and you hear two, sweet words—Thank you!
“Thank you,” two little words that are often forgotten but make a lasting impact on someone else. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we are reminded to, “Give thanks in all circumstances.” As busy as life is, I encourage all of us to be like that little child and remember to express thanks to those around us. You never know the positive impact you may have by sharing those words with someone else. To you, the reader, thank you for taking the time to read this article. May you have a blessed holiday season!
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"Chiefs" remain undefeated volleyball champs
Senior Airman Martin Jackson, 628th Security Forces Squadron defender, hits a ball during a volleyball tournament against chief master sergeants and first sergeants from the installation at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Nov. 23, 2015. The volleyball tournament was held as a teambuilding and communication exercise for Airman Leadership School students preparing to become non-commissioned officers.
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Airman Leadership School students competed against the installation chief master sergeants and first sergeants in a volleyball tournament at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Nov. 23, 2015. The “Chiefs” were victorious remaining unbeaten for over a year.
What exactly is ‘sexual harassment in the workplace’ By Tech. Sgt. Yoshisha Smith 628th Air Base Wing EO
Sexual harassment in the workplace refers to unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other forms of physical or verbal behavior of sexual nature. Such behavior also may have an implicit or explicit effect on a person's employment, interferes with personal performance at work or creates a hostile, offensive or intimidating workplace environment. Sexual harassment is also described as any behavior that is unwelcome, and which could make someone feel humiliated, intimidated or offended. Sexual harassment can be verbal, physical or written. Workplace sexual harassment takes place at work, work related functions, between people from a similar work environment or between colleagues even outside the workplace. Sexual harassment can be perpetrated by an immediate supervisor, a supervisor from another department, a co-worker or a customer in the workplace. Harassment can also happen between an employee and the employer or an applicant. Harassment does not necessarily have to be of sexual nature; it also includes making offensive remarks about the sex of a person. In fact, it's illegal to harass a woman by making offensive remarks about women in general. Sexual harassment in the workplace is against the law. Both the victim and the perpetrator can either be a man or a woman. The victim and the harasser can also be of the same sex. The law does not prohibit simple teasing, isolated cases that are not serious or offhand comments. However, harassment becomes illegal when it happens frequently or leads to an offensive or hostile work environment. The harassment also becomes illegal if it results in critical employment decisions such as the demotion or termination of the victim. In the United States, Sexual harassment is viewed as sex-
ual discrimination and is a violation of the "Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964." Sexual harassment in the workplace can take place in various circumstances, which include but are not limited to; the victim and the perpetrator being a man or woman, the victim need not be of the opposite sex; the perpetrator may be a supervisor, an employer's agent, a supervisor from another part, a workmate or a non-employee; the victim need not to be the individual harassed, but someone else affected by the offensive action; illegal sexual harassment may take place without causing discharge or economic injury to the victim; the harasser's action must be unwelcome. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) receives approximately 15,000 cases of workplace sexual harassment annually. Surprisingly, the commission reports harassment complaints by men have more than tripled in recent years. Currently, 11% of the cases involve men filing complaints against female supervisors. A telephone study by Louis Harris and Associates showed that 31% of female workers have experienced workplace harassment while 7% of men reported the same. All women claimed the harasser was a man while 59% of men claimed it was a woman while the others said it was a man. 43% of women said the perpetrator was a supervisor while 27% said it was a senior employee and 19% by a coworker. 8% claimed to have been harassed by a junior colleague. Various studies also indicate about 70% of women and 20% of men have experienced sexual harassment in a workplace. If you feel you are of have been the victim of sexual harassment you can utilize direct approach, an indirect approach or a third party approach to confront the harasser as preventive strategies. You may also report the harassment to your chain of command and, last but not least, utilize EO/EEO resources all as reactive strategies.
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437th AMXS gathers for Thanksgiving potluck
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Captain Dave Sustello, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance operations officer, enjoys the 437th AMXS Thanksgiving potluck with Connor, his son, in Hangar 2 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Nov. 19, 2015. Sustello helped contribute to the fundraiser by shoving a pie into the face of CMSgt. Darrell Amoruso, 437th AMXS superintendent.
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Joint Base Charleston members and volunteers simulate a deployment line with children participating in a mock deployment line event November 14, 2015, at the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The event was held to give children a glimpse into what it’s like for their parents to prepare for a deployment. During the event, children transitioned through a mock processing line where they spoke to several base agencies including the chapel, medical, finance, Airman and Family Readiness Center, base leadership and more. McGruff the crime dog high fives with children participating in a mock deployment line event November 14, 2015, in a classroom at the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.
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BUILDERBLOWOUT!! 1st Time & VA from $200 dwn. Free Options. Nov-Mar close dates. Paid closing cost Good, Bad, No Credit. Bonnie Sempier, MRP 843.478.7933. Premier One.
RENTALS / APTS
Rent: 153 Moon Dance Lane, Summerville 3BR/2BA, w/garage, fenced yard, comm. Pool. Pets OK. $1,100, 843-619-9815
2 story 3 bedroom home in Brookdale. Minutes from base. Rent $1,400 with a minimum 1 year lease. Contact info: 843-409-3022.
MISC NOTICES
Veterans, Families & Friends, PTSD Support Group. Free anonymous, self help for the above. Not Therapy. 1400 Trolley Rd Summerville, SC. POC 843.637.6463
STOP, don't throw away your old BDUs! Cadets of the Civil Air Patrol can use them. Please donate them by dropping them off at Bldg 246, third floor or calling 767-9484 or 843-607-4039 for pick up. Wooly Wednesday Sit & Knit! Meets every Wednesday during business hours @ The Village Knittery, 219 South Cedar St, Summerville SC. www.thevillageknittery.com
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Come join us a member of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Charleston Base. Past or present. We meet the second Thursday of each month at The Fleet Reserve Home, 99 Wisteria Dr, Goose Creek, SC. Social Hour starts at 6pm, Base Meeting 7pm. Ussvicb.Org Or Call 843-568-2148. Come Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info, playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group "Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC"
Flowertown Knitting Guild, Summerville SC, meets 4th Tuesday of each month - please join us! We're on FB, or www.flowertownknittingguild.blogspot.com Visit Our Website At
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Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, talks with children participating in a mock deployment line event November 14, 2015, in a classroom at the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.
Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, talks about a deployment scenario with children during a mock deployment line event November 14, 2015, at the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.
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The Patriot • December 4, 2015
JB CHS NEWS
COMPASS class graduates and mentors gather
Courtesy photos
The most recent COMPASS course graduating class poses at the Reagan Center, Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station, on November 19, 2015. COMPASS, a team-mentoring program developed by Navy spouses for Navy spouses, is held several times throughout the year.
Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander (left), poses with COMPASS course mentors (L-R), Missy Geiser, Aimee Pereira, Bridget Thresher, Liz Morrow and Kuria Spindler at the Reagan Center, JB Charleston – NWS on November 19, 2015. COMPASS, a team-mentoring program developed by Navy spouses for Navy spouses, is held several times throughout the year. The unique course helps spouses understand and meet the challenges of the Navy lifestyle. For more information on COMPASS call toll free 1-877-673-7773.
JB Charleston commissaries’ holiday schedule
From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Monday, December 21, 2015 - 0900 – 1900
Thursday, December 24, 2015 - 0900 – 1600 Friday, December 25, 2015 - closed Saturday, December 26, 2015 - 0900 - 1900
Cookie bakers and merry makers sought
From Kristen Neukom Team Charleston Spouses Club president
Calling all bakers, all cookie decorators, all merry makers – the Team Charleston Spouses Club needs you as we gear up for our annual Operation Cookie Drop! The Team Charleston Spouses Club – THE Official joint rank, joint branch, joint age Spouses Club of Joint Base Charleston – is once again collecting cookies and baked goods, prepackaged or homemade, along with individually wrapped goodies, single-serve beverages, candy, packs of gum and any other sweet treat you can think of to say a big edible “Thank You!” to our troops who so selflessly serve their country’s call of duty at Joint Base Charleston. For the seventh year in a row, members of TCSC will collect and package cookies and goodies to distribute to the service men and women of JBC. Previous year’s efforts have focused on handing individual bags of cookies to individual service members around base, or sending hundreds of pounds of carefully packaged confections overseas. This year we are thanking the Active Duty population by assembling massive platters of assorted goodies to deliver to the various shops and squadrons of JBC, specifically the often forgotten crews who work the overnight shifts. While you and I are enjoying dinner with our loved ones, or are tucked in our beds nice and tight, these men and women are hard at work maintaining airplanes, packing parachutes, loading boxes of cargo, monitoring the airfield, keeping our base safe and much much more. Last year alone TCSC packed and distributed more than 500 individual cookie bags, all with at least 6 goodies inside, which
was over 3,000 yummy tokens of appreciation. Our goal every year is to meet or beat the numbers from the previous cookie drop and we simply cannot do it without you. So bust out your apron, hand the kids the sprinkle shaker, and have a baking party! Cookies, brownies, blondies, bars, that thing you saw on Pinterest that you want to test out before you take it to a holiday party, break & bake refrigerated dough – the more variety the better! Individually wrapping or pre-sorting is not necessary; drop everything off in a non-returnable carrier of any kind and TCSC will take care of the rest. A great way to get the whole family involved is to also include a note, card, or hand drawn picture of thanks and support. On-base collection locations, dates, and times are as follows – Monday, December 14th, Tuesday, December 15th, and Wednesday, December 16th at the Forrest City Community Center office (1501 Touhey Blvd) from 1400 to 1700; Tuesday December 15th at the Air Base Consignment Shop (across from Shopette) from 1000 to 1400. Off-base collections can be arranged by emailing info@teamcharlestonspousesclub.com Packaging will take place on Wednesday, December 16th at the Forest City Community Center from 1400 until the very last cookie is plated. Anyone with base access is more than welcome to come help package and deliver cookies! We’ll even sign school-age community service hours. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact info@teamcharlestonspousesclub.com, or like Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/teamcharlestonspousesclub. Thank you for helping us make the 2015 holidays a little sweeter! Plus for class registration. It has not proven to be the best option for our customers. We will go back to scheduling clients for all classes via phone calls to the A&FRC, at 843-963-4406, or the FFSC, at 843-794-7480. There will not be any A&FRC/FFSC class listings in Appointment Plus for 2016.
Events
All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406.
Special Notices
/ Summary Court Notice: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely death of Airman 1st Class Justin Sisk, 628th Civil Engineering Squadron. 1st Lt Joshua Clements, 628 CES, is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of A1C Sisk's personal effects. Anyone having knowledge of a claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact Lt Clements at: (843) 963-1493 or joshua.clements.6@us.af.mil. / Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) and Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) will no longer be using Appointment-
December 4 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend. / Slay The Debt Dragon: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Tired of being in debt? Explore debt’s history, what undermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out of debt! December 8 / Appreciation Dinner For Spouses Of Deploped Members: 6 7:30 p.m. Join us for fun, fellowship, and good food – all on us! This dinner is for family members of deployed team Charleston and will be held at the Chapel! December 14-18 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Gps) Workshop: 8 a.m. - 4:30
Thursday, December 31, 2015 - 0900 - 1900 Friday, January 1, 2016 - Closed All other days are normal operations
ATTENTION TO ALL: Scholarships for Military Children Program Program will be accepting applications from eligible students beginning Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or on the Internet at
www.militaryscholar.org. A total of 700 scholarship gr grants, ants, each worth $2,000, will be awarded for the 2016-17 school year. year. At least one scholarship will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. For more information, visit www.militaryscholar www.militaryscholar .militaryscholar.org. .org. You can also call Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email them at militaryscholar@ scholarshipmanagers.com. militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.
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p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space-available-basis. December 14 / Good Credit – I Want That: 1 - 2 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. December 16 / Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other spouses, connect, learn about bases resources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! December 18 / VA Benefits Briefing: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from the Transition GPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty.
Notices
/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume! Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR).
To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.
Events
All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480.
Special Notices
/ Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) and Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) will no longer be using AppointmentPlus for class registration. It has not proven to be the best option for our customers. We will go back to scheduling clients for all classes via phone calls to the A&FRC, at 843-963-4406, or the FFSC, at 843-794-7480. There will not be any A&FRC/FFSC class listings in Appointment Plus for 2016.
December 7 / Home Selling: 2:30 - 4 p.m. Are you selling your home soon? Selling a home can be difficult, let us help. Join this workshop to gain the tools you may need to successfully sell your property. / Entrepreneur Training Track: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learn all about the ins and outs of starting your own small business! December 9 / Five Love Languages: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. What makes you feel loved? People express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so they can improve their relationship. Come and discover your love language. December 10 / Slay The Debt Dragon (Webinar): 2 - 3:30 p.m. Tired of being in debt? Explore debt’s history, what undermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out of debt! December 10 or 17 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 - 9:30 a.m., the VA repre-
sentative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. December 15 / My New Space: 3 - 4:30 p.m. Are you moving out of the dorm? Attend this financial preparedness class to prepare for the expenses of living off base. This class is recommended for service members moving out of the dorm. December 17 / Smooth Move: 9 - 11:30 p.m. Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend.
Notices
/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminating activity to verify service members have met their Career Readiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member Career Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480.
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Rec Review
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Rec Review is produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to The Patriot. All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about Rec Review, call the Marketing Office at (843) 963-3809. Mention of any sponsor or sponsorship in this publication is not a federal endorsement for the product or service. For more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com.
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The Patriot • December 4, 2015
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