Dec. 2 - 15, 2016 - The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

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December 2, 2016

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight members confer around the pit of recently detonated Civil War-era cannonballs. The 628th CES EOD flight worked with local emergency management teams to safely dispose of explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew in October, Nov. 22, 2016, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

628th CES disposes of Civil War-era cannonballs

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. William O’Brien

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight detonated explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew here, Nov. 22, 2016.

It is the responsibility of the military to dispose of all military ordnance. When ordnance is found off base, local bomb squads are usually the ones called to the scene but, once it’s determined to be belong to the military, they turn the scene over to 628th CES EOD technicians.

“Anything local authorities find that is identified to be military ordnance, they immediately contact us,” said Staff Sgt. Mars Hanse, 628th CES EOD craftsman and team chief for the event. “We analyze all explosives with intense safety measures; donning the required protective equipment and accepting

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar

the necessary risks when approaching every explosive.”

Unearthing Civil War bombs and other explosives is a sporadic, but not a rare occurrence around the old battlegrounds of the southern United States.

“When we arrived on-scene in October, we had to X-ray the objects to ensure that they were actual cannonballs,” said Master Sgt. Joseph Leslie, 628th CES explosive ordinance technician. “Even though the cannonballs have been submerged underwater for over a century, we still had to treat them with a high degree of caution.”

From October to now, the ordnance was awaiting disposition with JB Charleston EOD. Fifteen were detonated at JB Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station EOD range. Two of the cannonballs will be inerted, which is the process of removing the explosive materials while leaving the casing intact for display. These two cannonballs will be displayed at the South Carolina Civil War Museum, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

“After the discovery, we contacted the South Carolina Civil

Master Sgt. Tracy Passerotti, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, right, explosive ordnance disposal technician explains to JB Charleston commander Col. Robert Lyman, left, the background and procedures of proper disposal of Civil War-era explosives here.

War Museum historian to see if they would like any of the cannonballs for display,” said Hansen. “As of right now, we are also working with a U.S. Marine EOD unit to see if we can have them inerted so that they can be safely used by the museum.”

EOD’s technical orders and publications provide their technicians with guidance on the proper disposal techniques as well as the ability to accurately identify and safely handle ordnance.

“Planning is key to all (demolition) operations,” said Hansen. “Researching the munitions involved, pre-planning safety briefs and risk assessments are crucial to our success on the range.”

During the event, base leadership attended the demolition.

Leadership also engaged with members to learn the critical components of the team’s procedures and unit cohesion.

“I think it was awesome to have base leadership observe us,” Hansen said. “It was great that they were willing to take time out of their day to see us do our mission.”

Conference highlights JB Charleston’s airlift, surface, sealift capabilities

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – U.S. Air Force General Darren W. McDew, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) commander, hosted a USTRANSCOM Component Commanders Conference here Nov. 14-16.

The Component Commanders Conference brought together leaders from Air Mobility Command, Military Sealift Command, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command and the Joint Transportation Reserve Unit.

“U.S. Transportation Command has the mission of providing worldwide, global transportation for all Department of Defense

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Kevin West

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U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, U.S. Transportation Command commander, center, exits MV Cape Edmund (AKR5069) Nov.16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, South Carolina. The tour showcased Joint Task Force Port Opening for seaport of debarkation capabilities. The tour was part of the U.S. TRANSCOM Component Commanders conference.

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assets,” said McDew. “We have a number of Component Commanders Conferences per year where I try to achieve alignment (between the major commands). The service-level components and their commanders get together with me and my staff to talk about the things common to all of them to identify challenges I need to address as their combatant commander.”

USTRANSCOM is a unified, functional combatant command which provides support to the eight other U.S. combatant commands, military services, defense agencies and other government organizations. Joint Base Charleston is an important asset to U.S. Air Force photo / Airman Megan Munoz USTRANSCOM because of its ability to move cargo by Key leaders from U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) board a C-17 Globemaster three modes of transportation. III for a sortie during the USTRANSCOM Component Commanders conference here, Nov. 15, "It was an honor to host the 2016. McDew and other key leaders from USTRANSCOM met to discuss common themes across the command.

Transportation Command Component Commanders "The 841st Trans. Bn. is a key player because we were strateConference this year. Joint Base Charleston is unique in that the installation provides air, surface and sealift capabilities that sup- gically placed by the USTRANSCOM commander. We are the port USTRANSCOM strategic mobility operations worldwide,” port managers for several seaports on the east coast," said Lt. Col. said U.S. Air Force Col. Rob Lyman, Joint Base Charleston com- Dennis Major, 841st Trans. Bn. commander.

The ports managed by the 841st Trans. Bn. include mander. “During this visit, we were proud to showcase the many aspects of Joint Base Charleston which support the Department Philadelphia, Wilmington, Savannah and here, said Major.

As part of the conference, members of the 833rd Trans. Bn., of Defense's transportation footprint."

During the conference, McDew and the other attendees visit- based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, traveled to ed the JB Charleston-Weapons Station for a sealift capabilities Charleston to lead a sealift capabilities demonstration for attendemonstration and to see the day-to-day mission of the 841st dees to view.

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Civil Air Patrol celebrates 75 years Commentary by Col. Rob Lyman Joint Base Charleston commander

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Team Charleston, On December 1, 1941 the Director of the Office of Civilian Defense, Fiorello LaGuardia, signed an Administrative Order establishing the Civil Air Patrol.

During World War II, CAP distinguished itself by assuming many military airborne missions including border patrol, anti-submarine warfare and courier services. After the war, CAP became the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.

CAP has three core congressionally mandated missions:

emergency assistance, aerospace education and cadet programs.

CAP is most visible in search and rescue missions and disaster relief efforts. Through SAR, CAP saves 100 lives per year on average. After natural disasters, CAP delivers damage assessments as well as relief supplies and personnel.

Today, we celebrate the Civil Air Patrol’s 75th birthday!!

We thank CAP for their continued support and service to our country and the local community.

The Civil Air Patrol remains, “Always vigilant.”

With my gratitude, Col. Rob Lyman

Col. Rob Lyman Joint Base Charleston commander

It’s your health - be involved, take charge Commentary by Col. Craig Lambert 628th ABW Medical Group

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – There are many healthcare options these days—patient-centered care, medical home, access to care, population health, etc. and the fact is, we will all need healthcare at some point. However, what is our level of accountability? The nation is moving into a system focused on health and not healthcare, but is that the only significant change for healthcare delivery? Our environment is flooded with new technologies, smartphone applications and millions of healthcare information postings on the internet. However, research indicates that less than 40% of healthcare information posted on the internet is actually accurate and timely. This demonstrates why physicians and providers are so important to healthcare.

When you think about healthcare, do you normally think first of your caregiver or yourself? As a patient, what is your role? The following are my recommendations: 1) Patient engagement: Become interested in your own health and lifestyle. No one can take better care of yourself than you. Sometimes we need to be reminded that genetics and environment are factors—your choices make a significant difference. Learn about personal health issues by not only researching the web but through dialogue with your healthcare team. Additionally, take the actions recommended by your healthcare team – the recommendations were made for a reason – ensure you are following medication instructions, diet regimes, exercise prescriptions, follow-up visits and referral requirements.

2) Wellness and preventative health checks: Follow recommended wellness and periodic health checks from your healthcare team and

national guidelines. Screening tools like mammographies, colonoscopies, preventative health exams, dental exams, etc. definitely save lives. These actions often identify health issues early enough for effective interventions. Preventative checks, routinely ignored by patients, can make the difference in health outcomes.

3) Over-communicate: Our healthcare is dependent upon multiple information systems and caregivers working together across institutional barriers. Healthcare and treatment information can be fragmented.

Normally, the only constant through the process is the patient. I encourage you to maintain a strong communications relationship with your primary care team. This team serves as your care gatekeeper and the front-line of information needed to maintain your health. Secure messaging, like MiCare, is a great way to communicate effectively with your team.

4) Ask questions and ensure you make your desires known: A more informed patient normally makes for a patient who can make educated healthcare decisions. You must also clearly communicate your healthcare and treatment desires to your care team. Remember, the patient is always the focus but the caregiver is a highly trained, well-educated expert, typically with years of experience. Be active in discussions about your care while being a good listener. The best health outcomes are usually created jointly by patient and caregiver.

Quality healthcare many times gets viewed through the lens of customer service – “were they nice on the phone, did they smile at me, did I wait a long time, etc.?” Customer service will always be important in healthcare.

However, I recommend you evaluate your health as the most important measure of quality care. You have a significant role in your own health. Take charge, get engaged, complete preventative screenings, ask questions and have dialogue with your healthcare team. Health always starts with YOU!

Spending more on gifts won’t bring more holiday happiness Commentary by 1st Lt. Justin Clark 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

return on investment. Don’t just go to the mall or the department store and think that you’ll bring the most happiness by just buying off-the-shelf consumer products. Show that JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – you put some thought into the The holidays are approaching once again, and so the season of gifts that you want to give, gift giving is upon us. Its arrival is marked by barrages of nonand also you’ll likely spend sensical advertising and holiday specials on everything from less.

Create a holiday spendsweatshirts to new cars to payday loans. ing plan.

Although it’s not new advice and you’ve likely heard it before, please be wise and responsible when giving gifts this I prefer to not use the word year, and don’t jeopardize your long-term financial founda“budget” because its connotation in the name of short-term gain by buying stuff that you tions are so strict and rigid. can’t afford. Buying and spending more in the name of bringInstead, know that you have ing joy to others – and especially children – is a given during around a certain number of the holidays, but it’s vital that you spend and give wisely, dollars you’re willing to because it’s easy to derail your own financial goals without spend per person or for the some vigilance. whole season, and do your This doesn’t mean that you should jump to the other end of U.S. Air Force Reserve photo / Michael Dukes best to stick to it. This doesn’t the spectrum, and be a stingy cheapskate by giving only sec- The holidays are approaching once again, and so the season of mean you have to be stingy – gift giving is upon us. Its arrival is marked by barrages of non- you can give as prolifically as ondhand junk. Be reasonable, that’s all.

And, of course, let’s acknowledge that the holidays aren’t sensical advertising and holiday specials on everything from you want, as long as you can about giving and getting gifts anyway, and you shouldn’t base sweatshirts to new cars to payday loans. support it.

Don’t use a credit card to your worth or feel like your worth is being judged by how expensive and flashy the stuff you and your kids get as gifts. Don’t be shal- buy any holiday gifts if you carry credit card debt. low. You want to treat your family and significant others well, sure, but out Buying with a credit card isn’t inherently bad, and can actually work to of a spirit of giving and magnanimity, not out of a spirit of consumerism and your advantage, but only if you pay it off every month. This is why you materialism. should start planning early – if you have credit card debt, don’t make the That said, when it comes to buying gifts for your own kids, their well- emergency worse by digging the hole deeper.

Make sure you still meet all your regular financial obligations. being is dependent on your own, so it’s important to balance gift-giving without digging yourself into a financial hole.

Your regular bills will still be there during the holidays, so don’t think that One of the surest ways to do this is to realize that spending more money you can spend more on presents by skimping on a bill and catching up later. on gifts won’t necessarily make anybody happier. What does make folks hap- If you think you might slip up, pay them all ahead of time.

Give stuff that will actually be used. pier is smarter gift-giving.

Realize that the amount of money spent on gifts and the happiness they As a result, if you don’t know what to get somebody, something consumbring are not interlinked. The sooner you can separate the two, the better off able – especially food – is a good choice. Make it something fancy that they you’ll be. More expensive gifts don’t always bring more – or longer-lasting otherwise wouldn’t get for themselves.

Don’t fall into consumerist traps.

– happiness, and if executed poorly, the negative financial effects of spending haphazardly on gifts can do the exact opposite of your intention – you can Don’t buy extended warranties, because they’re hardly ever worth it. Don’t end up unhappier because of the poor place that you’ve put yourself in. sign up for credit cards at the checkout to save 10 percent on your purchase.

Don’t take this as a stern warning, but rather as an understated reminder to Don’t make huge purchases on payment plans that demand high interest. always consider your financial future and weigh it against happiness today. Don’t be susceptible to advertising, because businesses don’t invest heavily After all, you could save a ton of money if you didn’t buy any gifts and went in advertising to help you out. and lived under a bridge, but the happiness consequence that would result The overall point I’m trying to make is that you shouldn’t damage your wouldn’t be worth it. It’s about finding balance. financial castle in the name of some short-lived happiness that you expect to Start planning long before the holidays. get from giving, or because you feel the obligation to financial plans in the The holidays don’t come by surprise – everybody knows they’re coming, name of short-term gain. You’re not doing your dependents any favors by so think long in advance about what gifts would give the best happiness spending money you don’t have to buy stuff that doesn’t add any real value.

Happy holidays for all … including you Commentary by Master Sgt. Brian Grant 16th Airlift Squadron

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – The holidays are supposed to be one of the most joyous times of the year and studies show this is the case. The majority of Americans do feel positive emotions like happiness, love and high spirits during the season.

However, some people experience negative feelings like anxiety, grief and stress.

Many people, trying to create the “perfect” holiday for their families, end up feeling like pulling their hair out. They find it impossible to balance

work/social obligations with shopping, decorating, cooking, cleaning and wrapping.

This year, make the holidays enjoyable for yourself and your loved ones. Remember, it’s ok to say “no.”

Take special time for yourself; enjoy a massage, take a nature walk, soak in a long bath.

Schedule no more than two tasks at a time.

Keeping the list short allows time for total focus.

Surround yourself with “stress free” people.

Those who get stressed out oftentimes are quite adept at sharing “their” stress with you. There is enough on your plate without including other people’s holiday stress.

Finally, focus on your family’s traditions. If you haven’t made any, make the time to do so this year.

If you haven’t exercised those old family traditions and remember them to be happy times, rekindle them.

Holidays should be a time of joy and happiness.

Follow these suggestions and put smiles on everyone’s faces. If possible, include one new person in your festivities. Start your circle of friends now or make it larger but make sure the circle is warm and inviting.

Happy Holidays Joint Base Charleston!

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Conference highlights capabilities - from Page 1 “In support of the TRANSCOM Component Commanders Conference, we set up our Joint Task Force Port Opening for a Seaport of Debarkation,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Stacy M. Tomic, 833rd Trans. Bn. commander. “We were able to show elements of the command control, mission control and cargo management center. We demonstrated how we track transit visibility for port operations and how we get equipment off the vessel, stage it and move it for the customer and the Joint Task Force.”

The 437th Airlift Wing (AW) is another JB Charleston asset contributing to the USTRANSCOM mission. C-17s provide USTRANSCOM the capability of direct delivery of cargo to any austere runway environment in the world.

“The 437th Airlift Wing strives to be the airlift wing of choice for the nation,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Nelson, 437th

AW vice commander. “The 437th Airlift Wing is the busiest C17A wing in Air Mobility Command, executing 29 percent of AMC’s workload. Our team provides unrivaled mobility excellence, leveraging 48 assigned aircraft to support worldwide operations.”

Participants from the Component Commanders Conference also got a firsthand look at what the 437th Airlift Wing provides to the USTRANSCOM mission. The participants flew in a C-17 to the North Auxiliary Airfield in the town of North, South Carolina. During the flight, the crew dropped cargo and performed an assault landing before returning to Charleston.

“I want to say thank you to Joint Base Charleston,” said McDew. “It was an amazing conference. I’m always impressed by the service members who call Charleston home and the community that provides amazing hospitality.”

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman Megan Munoz

U.S. Air Force General Darren McDew, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) commander, convenes the USTRANSCOM Component Commanders conference here, Nov. 15, 2016. McDew and other key leaders from USTRANSCOM met to discuss common themes across command.

Members of Joint Base Charleston volunteer for Day of Caring

Col. Rob Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander (left), thanks Airmen and civilians from JB Charleston for their volunteer efforts at the Park Circle Butterfly Garden in North Charleston, South Carolina, during Trident United Way’s Day of Caring Nov 18, 2016. Approximately 200 JB Charleston Airmen and civilians volunteered at 12 different locations in the local community. In total, the annual event brought in more than 5,000 volunteers from the tri-county area as part of Day of Caring 2016.

Over 450 U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Training Command students and staff assisted in cleaning and maintaining the USS Yorktown (CV10) on Nov. 18, 2016, at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, during the Trident United Way’s Day of Caring event.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Kevin West

Over 450 U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Training Command students and staff assisted in cleaning and maintaining the USS Yorktown (CV-10) on Nov. 18, 2016, at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, during the Trident United Way’s Day of Caring event.

Airman David Dallman, a client systems technician from the 628th Communications Squadron, moves bales of pine straw Nov 18, 2016, at Park Circle Butterfly Garden Charleston, South Carolina, during the Trident United Way’s Day of Caring event. Approximately 200 JB Charleston Airmen and civilians volunteered at 12 different locations in the local community. In total, the annual event brought in more than 5,000 volunteers from the tri-county area as part of Day of Caring 2016.

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Naval Munitions Command changes leadership

Story and photos by Petty Officer First Class Sean Stafford Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – The Naval Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston (NMCLANT UC) held a change of command and retirement ceremony Nov. 18 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station here.

CDR. Patrick H. Sutton relieved Capt. Charles M. Phillip as commander of NMCLANT UC. Phillip, NMCLANT UC's commander since April 2012, was honored at retirement for 39 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Navy. Additionally, Phillip was recognized for his leadership of one of the Navy's premier centers for providing ordnance logistics support to the United States Marine Corps preposition force, as well as maintaining war reserve stock of Navy mining assets.

"The effort, labor and sweat given by the men and woman you see standing here today have been impeccable." said Phillip. "I have to give thanks to my chiefs along the way; I won’t try to name them because the list is long. I also thank the officers and the commanding officers who gave me opportunities to succeed. It has been a pleasure Navy Capt. Charles Phillip receives his serving with you shadow box during the Change of all."

Command and retirement ceremony Sutton, assumes held at Naval Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston (NMCLANTUC). command of more

than 85 civilians, Marines and Sailors at NMCLANT UC. “It’s a great day to be in the Navy, it’s a great day to be part of Joint Base Charleston and it’s a great day to follow Capt.

Phillip at NMCLANT Unit Charleston.” said Sutton. “Thank you Capt. Phillip for sharing your leadership and your vision setting me on course for continued success at Unit Charleston.”

NMCLANT UC continues to provide support to the warfighter. In the past year UC, and the JB Charleston team, loaded ammunition on the USCG HAMILTON, the first combatant to receive ammunition at the Naval Weapons Station in more than 25 years. UC also started a short range air and surface launched missile refurbishment for the U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command and will continue developing this new

mission set. Late last year, UC began supporting new weapons research and development with Naval Sea Systems Command Panama City, FL. “The Navy-Marine Corps and civilian team here is outstanding and I’m just proud to be part of it,” said Sutton.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kristian Grajales, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 initial skills training instructor, teaches hazardous materials and environmental safety to students Nov. 22, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The 373rd TRS Det. 5 is responsible for C-17 Globemaster III initial skills crew chief training (Type 3), advanced skills technical training (Type 4), international training and the only U.S. Air Force C-17 Trainer Development Team for crew chiefs.

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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – The majority of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft maintainers are trained at the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 here.

373rd TRS Det. 5 has 11 Maintenance Training Devices (MTDs) on site. MTDs are sections of the C-17 where students train in a safe and controlled setting while developing their technical skills. The hands-on training helps familiarize students with the aircraft and its key parts. An additional 373rd TRS field training detachment is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

“Every member in this detachment has a unique contribution to the training mission,” U.S. Air Force Capt. Christina Bausch, 373rd TRS Det. 5 commander. “Whether they are physically instructing or their current duties require them to build new classes and enhance the current ones.”

Students trained by the detachment have varying backgrounds and levels of military experience. It is up to the instructors to prepare them for their operational duties.

“I’m trying to take them from the level of having zero knowledge, zero hands on experience. That most basic of experiences in life and turn them into a qualified maintainer that

can be useful out there on the flightline,” said U.S. Staff Sgt. Austin Barkdoll, C-17 crew chief instructor. “Some people are really smart, but might be really bad with their hands. Some people have never touched a wrench, they come here to be aircraft mechanics and have never touched tools.”

The instructors have an eight-hour teaching day with their students as well as class preparation.

“A normal day starts at 7 a.m. I come in at about 6:30 a.m. and set up the room or trainer that we are going to be using for the day,” said Barkdoll. “We go through risk management, safety, core values, and Warrior Ethos in the morning. It is a really big thing for AETC for us to get them on the same page every day.

Get them ready to learn.”

The 373rd TRS Det. 5 has awarded more than 2,500 Community College of the Air Force credits for graduating students this year.

They provide C-17 Globemaster III initial skills crew chief training, advanced skills technical training, international training and the only U.S. Air Force C-17 Trainer Development Team for crew chiefs.

“Our training ensures C-17 global mobility can exist, we aim to constantly improve our training techniques to assure we are placing knowledgeable, high speed maintainers out on the line globally to generate C-17 mobility across the fleet,” said Bausch.

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Leadership serves up Thanksgiving food, fellowship Joint Base Charleston leaders serve Airman and Sailors Thanksgiving dinner at both the Gaylor Dining Facility on the Air Base and at the Weapons Station Galley Nov. 24, 2016.

Service members, retirees and their families celebrated the holiday together over food and fellowship.

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CNP highlights Sailor 2025 during I/ITSEC panel discussion

From the Chief of Naval Personnel, Public Affairs

ORLANDO, Fla. (NNS) – Vice Adm. Robert Burke, the Navy's top personnel officer, highlighted Sailor 2025 and stressed the importance of modernizing the Navy's personnel system during a panel discussion on the Navy's Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Nov. 30.

Following Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson's keynote remarks, the panel, comprised of senior Navy flag officers, discussed how they are implementing various parts of the Design.

Burke said that he is concentrating on the Gold Line of Effort, which is focused on people and what the Navy must do to adapt to a changing security environment and continue to recruit and retain the best Sailors.

"While the Navy's personnel system has been adjusted many times throughout our history, we have not fundamentally changed our approach to personnel policy and programs since the 1970s," said Burke. "We need to modernize the system now before we have to, and rapidly move beyond our current Industrial Age model."

As head of Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education for the Navy, Burke is responsible for making sure that Sailors are ready for the litany of jobs they will be asked to perform.

This includes finding and recruiting talented individuals to serve, executing training pipelines, and implementing policies that remove barriers to having a Navy career and a family.

"While the Navy is in a good position today with recruiting, retention and manning, it's important we put in place updated polices that position us to deal with challenges before they arise," said Burke. "Sailors 2025 is a roadmap to help us do

just that. It is a living, breathing set of initiatives aimed at modernizing our entire approach to our personnel programs by providing Sailors choice and flexibility."

Burke also said that training, simulation and learning are critically important to Sailor 2025 programs and contribute to warfighting readiness.

"Seeing how some of these innovations here at I/ITSEC have been put to practical use in our training pipeline is nothing short of impressive," said Burke. "We want to continue to employ the best technologies to apply the science of learning, make it more efficient, and look for ways to move these types of technologies to the Fleet faster. At the end of the day, our job is to develop young men and women into ready, high-performing teams, who are prepared to conduct prompt and sustained operations from the sea."

I/ITSEC is the world's largest modeling and simulation event, brought together members from industry, academia, government and each military service.

As the chief of naval personnel, Burke answers to the Chief of Naval Operations on matters of the Navy's manpower readiness. He also serves as the deputy chief of naval operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education/N1) and oversees the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Personnel Command, Naval Education and Training Command, and Navy Recruiting Command.

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Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, left, answer questions during a commander’s call in the Air Base Theater Nov. 17, 2016. Lyman also spoke about how well the members of the base handled the Hurricane Matthew base evacuation and representatives from the Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Offices discussed the importance of keeping records up to date.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 | 11:00 AM On Wednesday, December 7, Patriots Point will host a memorial service for the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This free service, organized with Mt. Pleasant VFW Post 10624, will include a wreath laying, tolling of the bell and a traditional gun salute in memory of each of the 25 known South Carolina men who were killed during the attack. At least one Pearl Harbor survivor is expected to be in attendance. Throughout the day, museum curators will have unique artifacts on display from ships involved with the attack.

Free admission and parking from 10AM to 11AM Kenneth Collins (left), United States Postal Services sales and services associate, receives a package from Joe Beach, 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs graphic artist, Nov. 15 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Post Office. The holiday rush at U.S. Postal Service locations is near at hand, so it’s advisable for the families of active-duty members who are serving abroad to mail cards, letters and packages to their loved ones as soon as possible.

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Deadlines near for timely delivery of holiday packages Story and photo by Robert Goetz Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS – The holiday rush at U.S. Postal Service locations is near at hand, so it’s advisable for the families of service members who are serving abroad to mail cards, letters and packages to their loved ones as soon as possible.

For the timely delivery of priority and first-class mail by Christmas Day, the USPS recommends mailing cards, letters and packages to Air/Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office and Diplomatic Post Office ZIP codes in the Middle East no later than Dec. 2 and to other APO/FPO/DPO ZIP codes no later than Dec. 9.

“Mail early,” said Jeff Sanna, USPS sales and services associate at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph postal facility. “You can also expect long lines, so use patience and judgment.”

The Postal Service will meet the holiday rush by expanding delivery days, Sanna said.

“USPS will be delivering mail seven days a week, possibly starting the week after Thanksgiving,” he said.

For packages sent to military members serving overseas, the Postal Service offers a discounted postal cost of $16.75 on its largest priority mail flat-rate box. The price includes a $2 per box discount for mail sent to APO, FPO and DPO destinations worldwide. Priority mail flat-rate boxes are available at no cost at post offices and online at shop.usps.com.

Military care kits, which are based on items most frequently requested by military families, are available by calling 800610-8734. The kit includes two priority mail APO/FPO/DPO flat-rate boxes, two priority mail medium flat-rate boxes, priority mail tape, priority mail address labels and appropriate customs forms.

The USPS advises special care in sending packages to APO and FPO addresses. The service member’s full name should be included in the address, along with the unit, APO/FPO address and nine-digit ZIP code, but not the country’s name. A return address is required.

For domestic delivery of cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25, mail-by dates are Dec. 15 for USPS retail ground, Dec. 20 for first-class mail, Dec. 21 for priority mail and Dec. 23 for priority mail express.

Hours at JBSA USPS locations are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 1804 Stanley Road; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at JBSALackland, 2261 Hughes Ave.; and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. MondayFriday at JBSA-Randolph, 355 B Street West, Suite 3.

Sanna also advised postal customers to have their documentation for overseas packages ready by the time they reach the counter in the post office.

“No matter how long the lines are, we’ll serve the last customer who’s in line by closing time,” he said.

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Airman enhances partnerships, foreign language skills

By Seth Maggard Air Force Culture and Language Center

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA – As an Air Force Academy graduate early in her career, 1st Lt. Ariel Saltin looks for every opportunity to use her skills to enhance her surroundings.

Saltin, assigned to the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, actively seeks additional opportunities to use her French language capability. She recently took her skills to new distances via a unique language training prospect with the U.S. Marine Corps in Cameroon.

In 2014, Saltin gained a great deal of traction in putting her collegiate minor in French to good use when she was selected to the Language Enabled Airman Program.

“I studied abroad and took every upper level [French] class available, so LEAP was a no-brainer for me to continue perfecting my skills,” she said.

As a new LEAP participant, she quickly jumped into language training through LEAP’s eMentor program, taking a 48-hour synchronous online course during her off-duty hours.

This helped her improve her French scores to a “3/3,” a very high score on the Defense Language Proficiency Test.

After this marked improvement, Saltin became eligible for one of LEAP’s advanced Language Intensive Training Events.

Chris Chesser, the LEAP office’s LITE program manager, explained, “a LITE is a temporary duty assignment, averaging 30 days, placing Airmen in linguistically, regionally, and culturally complex settings. LEAP participants most commonly attend a four-week language school, while some LITEs are more exercise or security cooperation focused, with or without a classroom component.”

For Saltin, her LITE came in the form of blended approach – classroom education followed by hands-on practice through facilitating U.S. Marine Corps training of the Cameroon mili-

tary on countering Boko-Haram and offshore piracy.

“I knew I would do in-country immersion training, but had no idea the program would give me the opportunity to support real-world missions. … It was a really great surprise,” she said.

She spent the first two weeks of her LITE taking intensive French classes at the Multi-Lingual Solutions Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland.

“It was honestly the best preparation I could’ve asked for,” she said. “My confidence was so high that I don’t think I would’ve done near as good of a job without [it].”

From there, it was off to the second leg of her LITE, the intelligence security cooperation event between the U.S. and Cameroonian Navy and Marine Corps.

“We [the U.S. Sailors, Marines and Saltin] would spend a large portion of our evenings planning out Courtesy photo the next day’s lessons, she said. “We would work on 1st Lt. Ariel Saltin communicates lessons provided by U.S. Marine Corps timing, adjust phrasing for clarity, and consider posinstructors on piracy deterrence tactics to Cameroonian marines. Saltin sible culture barriers.” traveled to Cameroon with LEAP in order to provide joint training support.

The classes provided to the Cameroonians spanned about eight hours a day, only stopping for lunch and a (local customary) mandatory coffee break. The interoperability. rest of the time was spent speaking directly between U.S. “I can’t say enough about LEAP,” she said. “Where else instructors and Cameroonian students. can you get language training on your own time, travel to “There was a ton of lingo and dialect I did not understand, other countries, and get paid to operate in a joint capacity like but picked up on very quickly,” she said “The operation was this?” fast-paced, and there wasn’t much time to stumble over my Her sentiments mirror the goals the LEAP program aims at own words, so there was a huge amount of value for my own providing its more than 2,100 participants. language growth as well as assisting with the joint instruction Saltin summed up her experiences saying, “Any time you sessions.” can go to another country and meet new people, it gives you Back at JB Charleston, Saltin has resumed her normal new perspective. Anytime you can travel to that country with duties as a logistics officer, but with a new wealth of knowl- LEAP training, you know you are going to be able to apply edge, as well as proving herself to be an asset to Air Force that perspective [throughout your] career.”

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Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, right, and his wife, Jessica, left, sit in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner, a Charleston native, visited the 15th Airlift Squadron during his off-season to spend time with local military members and thank them for their service. Gardner made the visit happen through an organization called Freedom Alliance. The alliance honors and supports America’s military and meets the rehabilitation needs of wounded service members, combat veterans and military families.

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NWS Charleston Victim Advocates Brett Gardner, New York Yankees outfielder, and his wife, Jessica, both bottom right, sit with the members of the 15th Airlift Squadron Nov. 21, 2016. Gardner visited Joint Base Charleston to boost morale and offer thanks to military men and women who are serving. Gardner and his wife toured a C-17 Globemaster III and later provided lunch for the squadron.

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

Special Notices Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of A1C Morgan B. Blackmon, 628 LRS. 1st Lt Gabriella Marshall, 628 LRS, is detailed as the Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of A1C Blackmon. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact Lt Marshall at (843) 963-5085 (office), (609) 5584088 (cell), or e-mail gabriella.marshall@us.af.mil.

Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of TSgt Jessica Bonsack, 315th Airlift Control Flight. Lt Col Heidi Bucheit, 701st Airlift Squadron, is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of TSgt Bonsack. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased’s estate may contact Lt Col Bucheit at

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Dec. 20 / My New Space: 20 Dec, 1500-1630. Learn how to prepare for the expenses of living off base. This class is mandatory for service members moving out of the dorms.

Dec. 22 / Navigating Federal Employment: 22 Dec., 0900 1100. Learn how to navigate the USAJOBS website and land your government job!

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, Weapon Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480.

Dec. 6, 20 / Resume Writing and Cover Letters: 6 or 20 Dec., from 0900-1100, Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

Dec. 7, 21 / Interviewing For Success: 7 or 21 Dec., 0900 - 1100.

Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing!

Dec. 8, 15 / Navigating Federal Employment: 8 or 15 Dec., 0900 1100. Learn how to navigate the USAJOBS website and land your government job!

Dec. 13 / SCRA: In Depth: 13 Dec., from 1430-1530. What is

SCRA? Do you have the right to invoke your RIGHTS under SCRA? Once you know your rights, do you know what topics your rights cover? Come see your Finance Team at Fleet and Family Support Center to get all your questions answered and to help you get started with enforcing your rights!

Dec. 15 / Smooth Move: 15 Dec., 0900-1200. Learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. / Think. Save. Plan. (Part II): 15 Dec., from 14301530. Join us for this second part of a series discussion of retirement and savings options.

Dec. 19 / Home Selling: 19 Dec., 1430-1630. Learn the basics of selling a home.

Dec. 20 / Buying Your New Wheels: 20 Dec., 1430 - 1600. Learn the techniques and information for getting the best deal on a vehicle.

Dec. 21 / MFLC Lunch & Learn: 21 Dec., 11:30-12:30. Join us for FREE Pizza and this class on “What Did You Say? The three Cs of Communication.” Improve verbal & nonverbal communication.

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.

Vorwärts!

Onward! Get a step ahead with German 101 at the College of Charleston’s North Campus on Tuesday and Thursday nights!

Taught by Daniel O'Neal, Major, USAF (Ret.)

Non-degree seeking students are welcome!

North Campus only four miles from CAFB!

German 101 - 03 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm —7:15 pm Spring Semester 2017 (January 12th – April 24th) For more information, contact german@cofc.edu

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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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JB CHS NEWS

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