Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 5, No. 47
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, December 12, 2014
Training for disaster
Airman 1st Class Gregory Emond, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management apprentice, checks an Airman's chemical suit during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training course Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. After Air Force Basic military training, active-duty Airmen are required to go through CBRNE refresher training every two years.
Airmen suit up for CBRNE
Story and photos by Senior Airman Marianique Santos 1st Combat Camera Squadron
Twenty-nine Airmen from various units at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., underwent chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training here, Dec. 3, 2014. The CBRNE refresher course, facilitated by the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight, ensures Airmen are capable of responding and recovering from chemical or conventional attacks - at home station or deployed locations. After basic military training, the Air Force requires active-duty Airmen to go through CBRNE training every two years. "In the instance that something happens while I'm deployed,
where I'll be required to wear my mission oriented protective gear, I'll know exactly what to do," said training participant Senior Airman Gloria Davis-Phillips, 437th Maintenance Group maintenance data analyst. "The training was very informative and refreshed my memory since the last time I've had this training." Along with familiarization donning chemical gear, areas of focus included Post-Attack Reconnaissance routes and procedures, identification of chemical agents, decontamination, zone transition points and reporting findings to the unit control center. "In a PAR route, Airmen are looking for four things," said Airman 1st Class Gregory Emond, 628th CES emergency management apprentice. "We suggest using the acronym DUCC, See CBRNE, Page 3
Senior Airman Gloria Davis-Phillips, 437th Maintenance Group maintenance data analyst, puts on her chemical suit during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training course Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
17th AS assists S.C. National Guard in locating downed Black Hawk
By Trisha Gallaway 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
What began as a local training mission for an aircrew from the 17th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., quickly turned into a search for a downed helicopter. When Maj. Matthew Scheulen and Capt. Nicholas Coblio, 17th AS pilots, climbed into the cockpit of their C-17 Globemaster III, on Dec. 3, 2014, they were prepared for a mission that included an aerial refueling, an assault landing and airdrop training. What the crew was not prepared for was that they would soon be called upon to assist in the search for a downed South Carolina National Guard Blackhawk helicopter. "Around the time of the incident, we had just completed our airdrop training and were preparing to land [at North Field] to pick up our passengers." said Scheulen.
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The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron has coordinated a closure of the Dorchester and Rivers Gates with the 628th Security Forces Squadron for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, to perform quarterly preventative maintenance and inspection of the active vehicle barrier and cat claws. The Dorchester Gate will be closed from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Inbound/outbound lanes will be closed and traffic will be routed through the Commissary Gate during this time. Signs will be posted on Hill Blvd. and O'Neal Ave directing traffic to the Commissary Gate. The Rivers Gate will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Only one lane will be closed at a time for maintenance; inbound/outbound traffic will utilize the free lane with direction of 628th Security Forces personnel.
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According to Scheulen, aircrews listen to a number of radio frequencies while flying, and one of those is the Columbia Approach Control when operating locally. It was on this frequency the aircrew heard a call go out. "We heard a South Carolina National Guard helicopter calling in with some in-flight malfunctions," said Scheulen. "We offered to assist in any way possible, but at that time our assistance wasn't needed." But shortly after that initial call, Scheulen and his crew heard a much different transmission go out over the radio. "We heard the helicopter pilot make a radio call with a very different tone of voice; that he would not be able to make it to an airport and was 'going down' in a field near a highway," said Scheulen. "We again offered our assistance and this time Columbia Approach Control gave us an immediate vector to his last known position." After 30 to 40 minutes, the aircrew, along with another aircraft in the area, located the helicopter at the same time. "From overhead, it looked like the helicopter hit quite hard, digging a trench in the field ... but no debris or fire," Scheulen said. "As we were departing the area, after we were no longer needed, we overheard from another S.C. National Guard helicopter that the crew was okay, which of course was a relief to us." According to the S.C. National Guard, the UH-60 Black Hawk, assigned to Detachment 2, Company F, 1-171st General Support Aviation Battalion, made an emergency landing after experiencing a main rotor blade malfunction. While first responders were en route to the landing site, the S.C. National Guard brought in another helicopter to airlift the helicopter crew out of the area. "They were able to quickly identify the crash site by identifying our aircraft circling overhead," said Scheulen. C-17 aircrews do not typically receive search and rescue training, so Scheulen and his crew had to rely on their combined experiences to complete this unexpected mission. "Our entire crew was highly experienced in a number of different aircraft, and looking back on it, I was almost surprised at how quickly and seamlessly everyone just made it happen," said
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Scheulen. "Even without any truly formal training for something like this we came up with a plan and executed it well."
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Happy birthday 15th Airlift Squadron ‘Eagles’ By Capt. William Waller 15th Airlift Squadron
December 11th marked the 15th Airlift Squadron's 74th year of getting the job done. From our founding in Duncan, Texas, where pilots were flying two engine prop planes, to today, travelling the globe in the mighty C-17 Globemaster III, the 15th AS Airmen have proudly answered our nation's call. Here is a brief history of the 15th and the aircraft we have flown throughout the years: C-33 (1941) C-39 (1941-1942) C-47 Skytrain (1942-1945, 1946-1948) C-54 Skymaster (1948-1952) C-124 Globemaster II (1952-1967) C-141 Starlifter (1967-1997) C-17 Globemaster III (1997 - Present)
22 Different Bases Duncan Field, Texas (Dec. 4, 1940) Augusta Airport, Ga. (July 12, 1941) Pope Field, N.C. (May 24, 1942) Lubbock Army Airfield, Texas (Nov. 15, 1942) Pope Field, N.C. (Feb. 26 to April 30, 1943) Lourmel Airfield, Algeria (May 15, 1943) Kairouan Airfield, Tunisia (June 21, 1943) Licata Airfield, Sicily (Sept. 3, 1943) Sciacca Airfield, Sicily, (Oct. 6 1943 to Feb. 12, 1944) RAF Barkston Heath (AAF-483), England (Feb. 18, 1944) Abbeville/Drucat Airfield (B-92), France (March 13 to May 19, 1945)
Waller Field, Trinidad (May 19 to July 31, 1945) AAF Station Eschborn, Germany (Sept. 30, 1946) AAF Station Frankfurt, Germany (later West Germany) (Feb. 9, 1947 to July 21, 1950) McChord AFB, Washington (July. 26 to Dec. 4, 1950) Ashiya AB, Japan (Dec. 13, 1950) Tachikawa AB, Japan (March 26 to Nov. 18, 1952) Larson AFB, Wa. (Nov. 21, 1952) Donaldson AFB, S.C. (Aug. 25, 1954) Hunter AFB, Ga. (April 1, 1963) Norton AFB, Ca. (April 1, 1967 to July 26, 1993) Charleston AFB, S.C (Oct. 1, 1993 to present)
The 15th also flew in the following conflicts: World War II (1940-1945) Berlin Airlift (1948-1949) Korea (Aug. 1950 to Nov. 1952 Worldwide Airlift (1953 to present) Vietnam/Load/Cambodia (1966 to 1973) Operation Urgent Fury/Grenada (Oct. to Nov. 1983) Operation Just Cause/Panama (Dec. 18, 1989 to Jan. 8, 1990) Operation Desert Storm/Persian Gulf War (Aug. 1990 to Feb. 28, 1991) Operation Enduring Freedom/Afghanistan (Oct. 7, 2001 to present) Operation Iraqi Freedom/ New Dawn/Iraq (March 20, 2003 to Dec. 15, 2011) ... and wherever and whenever we have been called upon around the globe. From D-Day and the Berlin Airlift, to supplying Afghanistan and Combat Airdrops on Mt. Sinjar, our actions have shaped the future for the better. Members of the 15th AS, you should be proud of our long and brave history because you are a part of it. Here's to our last 74 years of remarkable accomplishments: may we have many more!
‘Tis the season to drink responsibly By Col. Maureen Harback 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron commander
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – It's that time of year when holiday parties and late night celebrations begin to fill our calendars and we look forward to spending time with family and friends to celebrate our own special reasons for the season. Every Christmas Eve, I celebrate my life and I give thanks for being able to share the holiday with my family. Nearly 30 years ago on Christmas Eve, my father, brother and I were hit by a drunk driver. After a busy day of last-minute shoppers, my family and I closed our business at the mall for the evening. We were one of the last cars to leave the parking lot and I remember being the only one on the road. We sat patiently at a red light waiting to cross an intersection legally, even though there was no cross traffic for as far as the eye could see. Most travelers and shoppers had returned home in preparation for the holiday. Meanwhile earlier that evening, a 19-year-old male left a Christmas Eve party after drinking. He was traveling on the divided highway that ran per-
pendicular to the access road we were exiting. The highway patrol later estimated his speed at more than 80 mph in a 45 mph zone. He never remembered what happened that night so the sequence of events from his point of view is speculation. I expect he was too impaired to realize that the traffic light turned red as he couldn't have slowed much to approach us so quickly. As we proceeded through the intersection, turning left on the green signal, his vehicle suddenly appeared on the right traveling toward us. Fortunately, his driver's side front bumper only clipped the right front panel of our car, spinning us 180 degrees and into the grassy median. Our seat belts, fortunate timing, and the solid steel framework of our 1978 Chevrolet station wagon saved us from tragedy. Unfortunately, more than 30 years later, this is still a fairly predictable scenario. Holiday drinking often leads to buzzed and drunk driving. Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports that approximately 1,000 people die between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day each year in drunk driving crashes. Hundreds more are injured or impacted, as we were that night.
As an Airman, I have the responsibility to lead by example; to drink responsibly, designate a driver and be a good wingman; however, regardless of my actions, it is not enough to ensure my fellow citizens are following suit. As a result, I've adopted some defensive driving principles, and I am especially mindful of them at this time of year. First, all riders wear a seat belt. Seat belts are the best defense against drunk drivers. The safest place to be in an accident is in your vehicle and safety belts assure you stay there. Second, avoid roadways late in the evening and very early mornings, especially on holidays and weekends. More crashes occur at these times. Finally, when I have to travel, I pay attention. Impaired drivers often show clear signs of danger. Swerving, traveling too fast or slow for the flow of traffic, and excessive braking, put me on alert. Thirty years ago, timing was on my side. If the drunk driver had met us in the intersection a second later, the outcome may have been grim. So, I pay it forward and ask that everyone to think before they drink, designate a driver, have a plan and drive defensively. With a concerted effort, we can all enjoy a happy and healthy holiday and return safely in 2015.
Defining her AF heritage: A military training leader’s journey By Tech. Sgt. Quinn White 336th Training Squadron, Det. 2
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Being stationed at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, there are many opportunities to venture to Washington D.C., such as when the Det. 2 staff attended the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference. My commander and I decided one presentation we really wanted to see was Gen. Robin Rand, the Commander of Air Education and Training Command. It is not often a person can hear directly from their major command commander about the direction of the organization, and we wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. During his speech, Gen. Rand talked about how AETC is instilling heritage into our Airmen and said something that really made me think: "History makes you smarter, but heritage makes you prouder." This quote made me wonder where I derived my love for the Air Force and how, just in the past few years, it shines more than ever. I continued to think about it and realized there was no specific event or briefing that made me proud of my heritage -- it was the last 11 years, since the moment I stepped into my recruiter's office that gave me this pride. The Air Force recruiter had been helpful, but he seemed like a car salesman from the beginning. If it hadn't been for the Airmen participating in the Recruiter's Assistance Program at the time, I might have walked out. The Airmen told me stories about basic and their experiences in technical training. They expressed that it didn't feel like a job -- more like a family unit. People looked after each other, and friends could be found around every corner. Coming from a large family, I felt comfort in knowing it might not just be a "job." Like many, I joined for a selfish reason. I didn't want to work a dead-end job or be stuck in the same town for the rest of my life. College would be paid for, and there would be endless opportunities to travel. I knew I wanted to do something exciting, but I was confused as to what it was going to be. I remember glancing at the photos around my
recruiter's office. There were planes with different paintings on them and men smoking cigarettes while getting inside a cockpit. At the time the paintings did not mean much to me; they simply looked like artwork out of an old movie. The night before leaving for basic military training, I stayed in an old dorm room that had been converted into billeting at the 911th Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I thought about how much I was going to miss Pennsylvania. It was where I had called home for almost 13 years and it was where my family was located. I sat in my room that night and thought about how hard it was going to be to leave. Spending two long years in college and working two jobs to support myself was tiring. My parents had been helping with my tuition, but times were getting tough. There wasn't enough money to go around to support myself and my three sisters. Basic Training wasn't fun, and at times, I was confused about why we did certain things. I kept getting yelled at about something involving "12 to the front and 6 to the rear," and not running "from point A to point B." Everyone was in such a hurry, and I was still trying to figure out what having "a sense of urgency" meant. Everything was a blur, but I do remember being proud of how clean the blinds were in the dayroom as that was my nightly detail. The concepts of camaraderie and teamwork did not hit me until the day a fellow female Airman's locker was dumped, her stuff scattered across the bay. We were going to be inspected in an hour and other females in the flight still had small tasks to accomplish. Instead of taking care of our own tasks, we all pulled together and put her locker back in inspection order. Although a small task, it started building my understanding of what the Air Force is all about. After graduation, I attended tech school at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as a vehicle operator. I still did not know much about the Air Force, and I didn't know what to think about attending a joint service school. We still stood in line everywhere we went and marched to wherever we were going. After my first week, the banter came from the other branches. The Marines made fun of our physical
training, the Army would ask where our butlers stayed, and the Navy just watched and laughed. My friends and I started to adapt to military living, but gave in to emotions when the stress of being away from home was overwhelming. Tech school paved the way to understanding heritage more than I thought when leaving. When I saw that my first assignment was Ramstein Air Base, I looked at my military training leader and asked him what state it was in. As he walked away laughing, he told me to start learning German. Once I arrived on station, everything was an adventure. I witnessed that the Air Force was the hub of all branches, and it was a nonstop job. A valued memory I have was watching a C-5 Galaxy land and unload caskets of our fallen, before being loaded onto aircraft headed for their hometowns. At that time, everything and everyone just stopped what they were doing and saluted the fallen, without prompting from a commander or official order. Everyone gave thanks in their own way. It affected everyone. It was a powerful scene for a young Airman and one that impacts me to this day when I think about our fallen comrades. Today, I am a military training leader charged with leading our new Airmen. Everything I learned coming up through the ranks is now evident in how I teach these young Airmen every day. There is purpose and pride behind Air Force training and traditions, although it is not often apparent at first glance. The photos from my recruiter's office mean more to me now, as does the memory of how the females in my flight were able to pull together. The men and women whom I deployed with showed me heritage. The friendly banter with the other service branches showed me heritage. Living our core values, and serving with our brothers and sisters at arms every day is what makes us American Airmen. Everything we go through as Airmen is associated with our heritage. I am proud of my time in the Air Force and of the heritage I am able to now impart on our newest Airmen. History does make people smarter, but heritage will always make me prouder.
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Airmen suit up for CBRNE -
Damage, Unexploded ordnance, Casualties and Contamination, for Airmen to easily remember what they are looking for during post-attack searches. It's the Airmen's job to go in, locate and identify those four things and relay information to the UCC so appropriate safety measures can be set in place."
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possible, and let them get a feel of how to relay the information they collected." The Emergency Management flight continues to provide weekly CBRNE training for Airmen coming up for recertification or deployment, teaching Airmen the essential knowledge they may need down range.
According to Emond, the Emergency Management Flight plans to provide a more realistic feel to CBRNE training in the future. "We plan to include explosives sound simulators and have a mock UCC established using radios," Emond said. "We want to provide Airmen an experience as close to reality as
CBRNE refresher course prepares Airmen for attacks
U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Marianique Santos
Airmen adjust their gas masks during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training course Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. After Air Force Basic military training, active-duty Airmen are required to go through CBRNE refresher training every two years. Airmen simulate decontamination during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training course Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Airman 1st Class Dana Horn, 628th Air Base Wing command post controller, fastens the nape of her chemical suit during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training course Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
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Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton commissioned in Charleston
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton man their ship after the vessel's commissioning ceremony Dec. 6, 2014, in Charleston, S.C. Hamilton is the Coast Guard’s fourth 418-foot Legend-Class National Security Cutter.
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Vice Adm. William Lee, Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander, offers his remarks during a ceremony commissioning the Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton Dec. 6, 2014, in Charleston, S.C. The Hamilton is the first National Security Cutter stationed on the East Coast.
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Joint Base Charleston will kick off the development of an Installation Complex Encroachment Management Action Plan Dec. 19, 2014, with a workshop and installation personnel interviews. These activities will provide a greater understanding of the mission and operational requirements as well as insights into the shared interests with the surrounding community. ICEMAPs are being completed at JB Charleston and 16 other Air Force installations in Fiscal Year 15 as part of the Air Force Encroachment Management Program, established by Air Force Instruction (AFI) 90-2001, signed Sep. 3, 2014. The program continues to develop policy, guidance and tools to help Air Force major commands and installations address internal and external encroachment and sustainment challenges. The JB Charleston ICEMAP will examine the following
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The Patriot • December 12, 2014
JB CHS NEWS
Building trust: A Foundation for Mission Success Story and photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
On December 5th, Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, met with 18 628th Security Forces Squadron frontline military and civilian supervisors for a discussion on the Wing's 2015 priorities. DeVore, along with Captain Tim Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander, and Chief Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, have been visiting all of 628th squadrons to have in depth discussions about the wing's direction for 2015. DeVore has made it clear that his top priority as commander is focused on the mission and the well-being of all of Team Charleston's men and women. How does he plan to accomplish this goal? Building trust. "Do you trust me?" DeVore asked the room, to an initial silent response, followed by a collective, "yes." Although the commander was trying to be approachable, he expected the hesitant reply. He quickly explained to the room why he asked the question. "Without trust, our readiness will be affected, and our organization will fail," said DeVore. "It's important for us as leaders to have the trust of our people." DeVore turned the question of trust back to the SFS leadership representatives in the room. He was interested in how they were building trust within their ranks and how they were building trust externally across the Joint Base with all the mission partners. Several of the supervisors talked about the need to know your people or customers. They felt personal relationships help build trust within a unit and by understanding subordinate's goals and/or obstacles, you enable the ability to understand them as individuals.
They also discussed the need to lead by example. They spoke about how a leaders actions can build trust within a unit. Many members explained examples of how they do this every day. The subject of gaining trust led the discussion into various topics which tied into the Special Interest Items DeVore wants the wing to focus on for the upcoming year. DeVore spoke for several minutes on Force Management and the civilian furloughs and how he felt leadership broke trust with their people. He said he sympathized with those going through boards and the emotions they went through. DeVore, himself, also met an Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, sits with supervisors from the 628th ESRB in 2014. Security Forces Squadron Dec. 5, 2014, at JB Charleston. The intent of the session was to disSexual harassment and sex- cuss issues facing Team Charleston and building trust among leadership. ual assault was also mentioned. DeVore rhetorically asked, "Do you think trust plays a part in "We're asking you to do more with less, which is not an this? You better believe it. In fact, trust is one way we can acceptable formula to have any chance for mission success. beat sexual harassment and sexual assault." How can I ask you to commit to operations, while piling 7 DeVore closed the discussion by ensuring all the supervi- additional duties on you, ask you to professionally develop sors knew they were empowered and expected to lead. That and try to be a good mother, father, or spouse? I understand they were empowered to make mistakes and learn without it's hard." He added, "So, how do we accomplish it?" fear of reprisal. And that they were empowered to mentor. DeVore finished by stating, "Thank you for trusting me to DeVore acknowledged that time will always be difficult to be your commander, if you ever lose your trust in me, tell me. balance. Because my goal is to build more trust for the Joint Base, not "There's just not enough time in the day," said DeVore. lose it."
Brightening holiday spirits The Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Christmas tree shines brightly in front of the December moon Dec. 3, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gathered around the tree to sing carols, enjoy cookies, drink hot chocolate and to meet Santa Claus.
U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, along with Santa Claus and a young volunteer, light the Christmas tree during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 4, 2014, on JB Charleston Weapons Station, S.C. The tree lighting is an annual tradition held at both the Air Base and Weapons Station to kick off the holiday season.
U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi
U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Melissa Goslin
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U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi
A happy young man tells Santa his wish list during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gathered to, sing carols, enjoy cookies and drink hot chocolate.
Commissary/Exchanges/FSS announces holiday hours From 628th ABW Public Affairs
Air Base
Commissary Dec. 22: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 24: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 25 to 26: Closed Jan. 1: Closed
Base Exchange Dec. 24: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed Jan. 1: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Family Readiness Center Dec. 24: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 25 to 26: Closed Dec. 31: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed
Base Library Dec. 22 to Jan. 3: Closed
Charleston Club Dec. 22 to 28: Closed Dec. 31 to Jan. 1: Closed Open for Annual New Year's Eve Party Child Development Center Dec. 24: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed
Dec. 31: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed
Education and Training Center Dec. 25 to 26: Closed
Family Child Care Dec. 24: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 25 to 26: Closed Dec. 31: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed
Fitness Center Dec. 24: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 26: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 31: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 1: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Framing and Engraving - AB Dec. 23: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24 to 26: Closed Dec. 29 to 30: Closed Dec. 31: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 1 to 2: Closed
Manpower & Personnel Flight Dec. 25 and 26: Closed Dec. 1 to Jan. 2: Closed
Outdoor Recreation Center Dec. 22: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24 to 26: Closed
Dec. 29 to 30: Closed Dec. 31: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 1 to 2: Closed
Starlifter Bowling Center Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 26: 5 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed Jan. 2: 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Wrenwoods Golf Course Dec. 25: Closed
Youth Programs Dec. 24: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 31: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed
Weapons Station
Commissary Dec. 22: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 25 to 26: Closed Jan. 1: Closed
Navy Exchange Dec. 24: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed Jan. 1: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Auto Skills Center Dec. 22 to 23: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 24 to 25: Closed Dec. 26 to 30: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed Jan. 2 to 3: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Base Library Dec. 22 to Jan. 1: Closed
Child Development Center Dec. 24: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 31: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed
Fitness Centers Eastside Fitness Center Dec. 22 to 28: Closed Dec. 31: Closed Sam's Fitness Center Dec. 25 to 26: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 1: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fleet & Family Support Center Dec. 24: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 25 and 26: Closed Dec. 31: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed
Marrington Bowling Center Dec. 20 to 21: Closed Dec. 22 to 24: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 25 to 28: Closed Dec. 29 to 31: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jan. 1 to 4: Closed
Outdoor Adventure Center Dec. 22: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 23 to 27: Closed Dec. 29: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 30: Closed Jan. 1 to 3: Closed
Redbank Club Dec. 22 to 31: Closed Jan. 1 to 5: Closed Open for Annual New Year's Eve Party
Redbank Plantation Golf Course Dec. 25: Closed
Short Stay Outdoor Recreation Area Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 26: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed Jan. 2: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Dive Dec. 20 to Jan. 3: Closed
Youth Programs Dec. 24: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 31: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed
The Patriot • December 12, 2014
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Retrograde MRAP mission moves through Charleston By Capt. Patrick Labbe 437th Aerial Port Squadron
The 437th Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., is once again rising to the occasion to ensure mission accomplishment. This time, the 437th APS “Port Dawgs” are downloading RG-31 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles from C17s here at JB Charleston, the first fully, mission-capable RG31s to redeploy from overseas via airlift. The Port Dawgs have been unloading the MRAPS from C17s, processing the shipments for release and prepping the trucks for surface transport to the Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston, also located at JB Charleston on the
Weapons Station. The movement of the 37 MRAPS from the area of responsibility to Joint Base Charleston began this past October and will end this month. The RG-31 “Charger” MRAP’s are being delivered to ASLAC for inspection, road testing, servicing and repair to meet operational standards under the Army’s Material Command’s Reset Program. “They are being reset [serviced and repaired] in theater prior to flying here,” said Paul Turner, ASLAC director of operations. “We conduct a Technical Inspection and will be charged to maintain them, ready to deploy within 96 hours.” Once the MRAP’s arrive at JB Charleston, it’s the goal of the 437th APS to have a quick turn-around time.
“The goal is to have no more than a 24-hour turn-around,” said Anessa Gilligan, 437th APS Transportation Management Office supervisor. “In most cases the MRAP’s will depart for ASLAC the same day they arrive at Joint Base Charleston.” Once servicing is complete, the MRAP’s will be staged at ASLAC for storage and prepared for rapid deployment. “Upon notification they could be moved back to the airfield to be flown out or moved to a nearby wharf and shipped by vessel,” said Turner. “Locating the vehicles here gives the Army the flexibility of deploying them rapidly by sea or air.” “The bottom line is these vehicles save lives, and we will do our part to get them mission ready to support our warfighters in the AOR,” said Tom Dybowski, 437th APS Cargo Operations manager.
Honoring South Carolinians who died at Pearl Harbor A Pearl Harbor survivor tosses a wreath into the Charleston Harbor, Dec. 7, 2014, during the Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony onboard the USS Yorktown, in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. During the ceremony there was a tolling of the bell in memory of the 25 South Carolinians who were killed in the attack on the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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The Patriot • December 12, 2014
JB CHS NEWS
315th MSG earns 4th Air Force accolades
By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 315th Mission Support Group was awarded the Tech. Sgt. Anthony C. Campbell Jr. Award during a ceremony Nov. 19, 2014, in Riverside, Calif., as the best mission support group in the Fourth Air Force. "Winning the Campbell Award is an awesome achievement, but the greatest reward is watching a very diverse group of professionals pull together every day and make the mission happen," said Col. James Hurley, 315th MSG commander. "I am proud to be a member of the Best MSG Team in 4AF!"
Contributing to the group's accomplishments are its logistics readiness, aerial port, security forces squadrons, airlift control flight and explosive ordnance disposal team. Together they have deployed, provided fueling support, moved cargo, protected assets, trained foreign nationals, transported passengers, saved time and millions of dollars, provided humanitarian support and one member even gave the gift of life through the organ donor program. Col. Scott Sauter, 315th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning, command chief, accepted the award. "Chief Manning and I were honored to collect the
Events
All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.
Special Notices
/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist all Service members, veterans and family members who may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base office is located in building 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224. The Weapons Station office is located in building 708 and the number is 794-4304.
December 13 / The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron has coordinated a closure of the Dorchester and Rivers Gates with Security Forces Squadron for Saturday, December 13, 2014, so they can perform quarterly preventative maintenance and inspection of the active vehicle barrier and cat claws. The Dorchester Gate will be closed from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and Rivers Gate will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. December 15-19 / A “Transition GPS Workshop for Separatees” will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing (held on Thursdays) is required prior to attending this workshop. December 16 / A “Good Credit—I Want That!” class will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. December 17 / A class, “Unleash the Power of a Budget,” will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financial independence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budget of your own. Couples are highly encouraged to attend. / A “Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston” class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introduction
Campbell Trophy at last week's Raincross Awards Dinner on behalf of Col. Hurley and the 315th Mission Support Group. This speaks to the hard work and professionalism of the entire 315th MSG and serves to honor the memory of this award's namesake, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Campbell, Jr.," said Col. Scott Sauter, 315th Airlift Wing commander. "They, the 315th MSG, had an outstanding year ... best in 4th Air Force!" The annual awards dinner is preceded by a commander's workshop and is attended by commanders and command chiefs from each of the 15 flying wings, one flying group and one regional support group under the numbered air force's umbrella.
to JB Charleston for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect, learn about base resources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! December 19 / A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8 a.m. to 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
/ USAF Academy - Airmen interested in receiving a commission through the USAF Academy should contact Ms. Rita Hughson at the Base Education Center, 895-1838, options 5 or 6. Please review AFI 36-2019 and http://academyadmissions.com. The Shaw AFB USAF Academy Admissions Liaison Officer is Lt Col (Ret) Chan Floyd, 895-2984. Application deadline is 31 Jan 2014. / Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on the important things in life, with annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston. Services include annual vaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals. These services are offered for all branches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg., 648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center. They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838.
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Notices
/ Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Center is having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to 2, every second week of the month and ends the last Friday of the month. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken. Don't forget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFLEETANDFAMILYSUPPORTCENTER. / Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn about the Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston. / VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees receive information on disability benefits and medical records review. / 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. / ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a class for parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. The discussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to have your child assessed, and understanding other difficulties that cooccur with ADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat every month, so you can jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools. The classes are taught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with an extensive history in ADHD and behavior challenges in children. This service is free to enrolled patients at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. To register for the class, contact Capt. Carter at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, 794-6895. / Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family Support Center offers assistance to transferring service members and their families by providing information on their next assignment via Military Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settled via a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine, copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer system called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty stations and communities. / Movie Nights at LIBERTY - Enjoy a LIBERTY movie night the second and fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm in the Liberty Game Room. We provide the food and drinks and feature some oldie (but goodie) movies and some new in-theaters-now movies! Check out which movies we will be playing on the Liberty Calendar posted in the Liberty Lounge! This event is free and geared toward unaccompanied Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 and geo-bache-
lors; CAC is required for sign-up. For more information call 2963942 or Facebook at Liberty NWS. / The Scrap Metal Yard at the Weapons Station is relocating to the East Side Core Area behind building 2332 and the water tower. The Scrap Metal Yard will operate 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Weapons Station personnel will be able to bring their scrap metals, no wood or trash, to the new facility during these days and times. Scrap should be 80 percent metal in order to be recycled as scrap metal. The scrap metal yard can be opened for special request (units getting new furniture, base clean up days, etc.) by calling 640-4197, 794-4240, or 963-1456. Contact Alan Moyer at 9631456. / Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee: Come out and support the Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee! Meetings are held every Thursday at 11:15 in building 246, room 114A. Be a part of the wing level committee as we coordinate events across the base promoting diversity and equality! Contact Tech. Sgt. Whitehead at 963-5208. / Birthday bowling parties: Looking for something different to do for your next birthday party? Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowling parties that are great for kids of any age. Call the bowling center for party options and availability. / 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.
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NAVCONBRIG holds change of command ceremony
Commander Joseph Cole (right) assumes command of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston with a salute to his predecessor, Cmdr. Patrick Boyce, while Rear Adm. David Steindl, Commander, Navy Personnel Command, observes during the NAVCONBRIG change of command ceremony Dec. 5, 2014, onboard the USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Cole was previously the NAVCONBRIG executive officer.
Elizabeth Cole pins the command pin on her husband, Cmdr. Joseph Cole, during the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston change of command ceremony Dec. 5, 2014, onboard the USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Cole assumed command from Cmdr. Patrick Boyce who will be reporting to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the operations officer.
U.S. Air Force photos / Eric Sesit
HOMES.mil: new way to find a place to stay
By Senior Airman Tom Brading 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
A new website, set to launch Dec. 29, will help service members and their families find a place to call home. "Homes.mil is dedicated to providing service members, families and DOD civilians with home finding services, similar to AHRN (Automated Housing Referral Network), the previous website authorized by DOD," said Gregory Arceneaux, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Housing privatization manager. The general public may access HOMES.mil,
however, the site is DOD controlled and has limited information to the public. Only registered users can obtain listing addresses and landlord contact information. Non-registered users will only be able to search for basic information. Installation housing offices help manage rental listings shown in HOMES.mil by ensuring accurate information and suitable listings via eMH Referral Component. The reason HOMES.mil is interfaced with eMH is to permit Service Installation Housing Offices to monitor and manage accurate listings. Property managers will receive outreach mes-
sages from the eMH Support Office to notify them of HOMES.mil availability based on the implementation schedule to register and start property listing updates. The housing office will assist property managers with rental listing updates and/or new listings. "When our service members or civilians PCS and are looking for a home to rent at their next installation, this is the DOD website they should use," said Arceneaux. "They can view properties in Google Maps in Home.mil to get directions to listings in relation to their assigned installation."
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JB Charleston takes on monthly fitness challenge
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. John Montes, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management operations officer in charge, takes first place in a 5k run with a time of 15:46 Dec. 5, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 5k was this month's fitness challenge which is a 628th Air Base Wing initiative intended to encourage teamwork and camaraderie as part of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness.
U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. Renae Pittman
U.S. Navy Lt. Joshua Ludwig, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit prototype instructor, runs towards the finish line during a 5k run Dec. 5, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
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The Patriot • December 12, 2014
JB CHS NEWS
SAPR Corner Procedures of an expedited transfer
By Florine King Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, AB
The Expedited Transfer provides victims who file an unrestricted report of sexual assault the option of a permanent change of station or a temporary or permanent change of assignment to a location that will assist with the immediate and future welfare of the victim, and also allowing them to be at a location that can offer additional services and support to assist with healing, recovery, and rehabilitation. The expedited transfer is available to active-duty personnel, guard, and Reserve component Airman who file an unrestricted report of sexual assault. The process for the expedited transfer is handled in accordance with AFI36-2110, Assignments. If the victim has a family, they will be covered in the transfer orders. This process does not pertain to victims covered under the FAP umbrella. Commanders have the option to consider a potential transfer of the alleged offender instead of the victim if appropriate.
The military victim should be informed of the expedited transfer process by the SARC or SAPR VA, at the time of the initial report of sexual assault, or as soon as practicable. This process pertains to victims who have filed a unrestricted report, but if a victim files a restricted report and subsequently request an expedited transfer, the military member must change his or her reporting option to unrestricted on the DD Form 2910 (Victim Reporting Preference Statement), in order to be eligible for an expedited transfer. When requesting an ET, this process will be initiated by the victim and facilitated by the SARC/SAPR VA and approved via Squadron Commander and Deputy Commander or equivalent. The timeline for processing an ET is 72 hours and this process begins when the Deputy Commander or equivalent receives the request. The SARC is responsible for tracking the 72 hours timeline to ensure the victim receive the signed document for further process to AFPC via vMPF.
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Chapel Corner Curiosity that leads to compassion By Chaplain, Capt Alice Hernandez 315th Airlift Wing
We all have people in our lives whose behavior doesn’t always make sense to us. When a person’s behavior doesn’t seem to make sense to us, the temptation is to judge that person or label that person. What if you and I became curious rather than judgmental? And just maybe, in our curiosity, we find compassion. A person’s behavior is usually the product of something
much deeper than what we see. If we allow ourselves to be curious about a person’s behavior, though their behavior doesn’t change, our judgment of their behavior can change. Instead of being judgmental, we can be compassionate. Not only does curiosity lead to compassion towards others, the same curiosity can lead to compassion toward you. May you embrace curiosity about your behavior and the behavior of others, and in doing so, may it lead you to compassion.
CATHOLIC SERVICES Daily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) Chapel Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) Chapel The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sunday- Mass 9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel
PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY 10 a.m. - WS Traditional Service - With Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. - AB Evangelical Protestant Service - With Children’s Church
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Officer needed for reading program Looking for a qualified military officer (retired or active) with the ability to interact and communicate with officers in a professional manner.
This person must also have the ability to be persuasive while encouraging a literacy challenge program for the JROTC schools. Knowledge of JROTC programs and understanding the duties of cadets enrolled in the JROTC program are must.
Position includes commission plus bonus. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to make a difference in school literacy while also assisting in funding the JROTC program.
Interested applicants contact: David Fields 843.209.4701
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