Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vol. 7, No. 23
Patriot Joint Base Charleston: ‘Launch Point For The Nation's Resolve’
December 16, 2016
ALZ repairs complete
U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437 Airlift Wing commander, middle right, and U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Mathews, 628th Mission Support Group commander, middle left, cut a banner marking the completion of repairs to the North Auxiliary Airfield Runway in North, South Carolina, Dec. 8, 2016. Repairs included approximately 21,000 tons of asphalt repurposed as the foundation below the new concrete, 66,000 linear feet of wire, a new runway lighting system and an additional 36,000 square yards of asphalt shoulder to the landing zone. See more photos at www.charleston.af.mil.
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin West Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
NORTH AUXILIARY AIRFIELD NORTH, SOUTH CAROLINA – Team Charleston marked the completion of runway repairs to the 3,500-foot runway, known as the assault landing zone (ALZ) at North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina, Dec. 8. North Auxiliary Airfield, a training facility geographically separated from Joint Base Charleston, is used for various types of flight training. “What’s crucial about Northfield is we train there every day and night,” said Nathaniel Watts, 437th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager. “Northfield is strictly for training. We drop cargo and have a landing zone to simulate being down range.” The ALZ, originally constructed of asphalt, had been deteriorating. The crumbling pavement created an increased risk of foreign-object damage necessitating repairs. Approximately 21,000 tons of asphalt from the old runway
was repurposed as the foundation below the new concrete. “Concrete is much stronger and will provide an improved platform for the C-17s to train on,” Rob Crossland, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron base pavements engineer. “The original landing zone was asphalt and over time the two layers of asphalt separated, deteriorated and began creating a foreignobject damage risk.” The construction project also included adding 66,000 linear feet of wire, a new runway lighting system and more than 36,000 square yards of asphalt shoulder to the landing zone. Assault landing training prepares pilots for real challenges. The 3,500-foot runway is used to train pilots to land in austere locations with unfinished or shorter runways. “Imagine we are in a warzone somewhere and there are limited resources available to build a runway,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Caleb Morris, 14th Airlift Squadron pilot. “Say the Army needs troops, equipment or a tank immediately and in a very small space. They can give us a call here at Charleston.” Assault landings require the aircraft to touch down on the runway within 500 feet and come to a complete stop on the remain-
ing 3,000 feet. The purpose is to land in a small zone quickly. “In the real world we want to have the skills and the confidence to land the aircraft, with any cargo, in a very small, precise space,” said Morris. “That is why we practice.” Having the ALZ provides JB Charleston pilots the opportunity to train on a realistically sized runway. The training can be simulated on a full-size runway by marking the abridged distance with chalk but Morris said it isn’t quite the same as landing on an authentic 3,500-foot runway. "This runway is vital to our training and we're excited to have our assault strip fully operational again," said U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "Thank you to everybody who was a part of the repair project, in particular the 628th Contracting Squadron and the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron. Their work was instrumental in getting the work completed ahead of schedule and the assault strip looks better than ever! The assets here at North Auxiliary Airfield are an essential part of keeping our aircrews ready to provide safe, precise, and reliable rapid global mobility in a moment's notice."
The Force is with JB Charleston’s Storm Troopers Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Airman’s pet helps base patients
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Offering spouses career portability
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Charleston AF Base through the years
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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Team Charleston’s Storm Troopers, children who had parents on ride-out teams during Hurricane Matthew, were recognized during a ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here, Dec. 8. Nearly 23,000 base employees and their families evacuated Charleston Oct. 5, leaving a ride-out team of about 400 members to continue the base’s mission. Seventeen children received certificates during the ceremony for their resiliency and remaining calm, focused and ready during the storm. The children also watched a video highlighting the ride-out team members and pointed out their parents when they appeared on the screen. “Without a doubt, our military children are some of the bravest in the world,” said Master Sgt. Robert Smith, Airman and Family Readiness Center NCO in charge. “When Colonel Lyman gave the order to evacuate, we saw the mission that remained. We wanted to say thanks to all the spouses and children who left their loved ones here to continue the mission.” Because of the storm, many families evacuated to other parts of South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. The Emergency Family Assistance Center provided disaster relief contingency information and services for evacuated personnel and families when they returned. Staff Sgt. Donald McKeown, 628th Air Base Wing command post controller, remained behind while his family evacuated to Greenville, South Carolina two days before the hurChildren who had parents on ride-out teams during Hurricane Matthew, hold up certificates for ricane hit Charleston. McKeown evacuated after helping coordinate the evacuation of 28 remaining calm, focused and ready during the storm with Joint Base Charleston leadership during C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. a ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here, Dec. 8, 2016. Nearly 23,000 base “My daughters did a great job keeping calm throughout the hurricane,” said employees and their families evacuated Charleston Oct. 5, leaving a ride-out team of approximately McKeown. 400 members to continue the base’s mission. McKeown said his wife and children, three and seven-years old, had been through tropical storms before but never a major hurricane. “Tonight we recognized the children for being brave and helping their families during the “A lot of times we celebrate parents for what they do but we don’t always get the chance evacuation while a parent stayed here. These kids are an important part of our team, they serve to say thanks to their children,” said Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander. with us.
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JB CHS COMMENTARY
Well done ... this is your trophy Commentary by Col. Greg Gilmour Commander, 315th Airlift Wing
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – If you haven’t heard the news, our wing was honored in October with the Raincross Trophy for being selected as the Best Wing in Fourth Air Force. This is a big deal. It means that of the 16 Wings and one group within 4th AF, we’re the best. And while that sounds like a pat on the back to the Wing itself, it’s also saying something profound about each and every individual Airman within the Wing. A Wing is a group of people – not a bunch of aircraft, or a bunch of buildings. To present an award to the Wing is to present it to each and every member. In other words, this trophy is for you. It belongs to every Airman in our Wing, all of which together make up 315th. While you certainly didn’t need a trophy to tell us you are the best, the Raincross Trophy serves as yet another reason why you should take personal pride as an Airman – it doesn’t matter what your job is, or your rank – your accomplishments wouldn’t be possible without the work of every Airman in the 315th. As part of the 315th family, you all share this trophy. It belongs to you! The Raincross Trophy recognizes exceptional airmanship and carries bragging rights. You have been recognized for your role in major contingencies and humanitarian relief work, as well as presidential support and AFRC’s Expeditionary Skills Rodeo. I know that nobody was going above and beyond just to win a trophy. If I were to ask any of you how you contributed, you’d say you were just doing your job. And that’s perfectly fine – keep doing the amazing things you do, but it’s nice to be recognized for how well you do them. This trophy is just a reminder of that.
U.S. Air Force Reserve photo / Michael Dukes
From Left, Maj. Gen. John Flournoy Jr, 4th Air Force commander; Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th Airlift Wing command chief; Col. Cherie Roff, 315th Mission Support Group commander; Lt. Col. John Robinson, 315th Operations Group vice commander (seated); Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th AW commander; Tech Sgt. Tim Kelly, 315th AW Safety; and Col. Sharon Johnson, incoming 315th Maintenance Group commander, pose with the Raincross Trophy Oct. 20 after the 315th AW received the award at the Raincross Trophy Dinner in Riverside, California.
So, when you get a chance, come and see the trophy, and reflect on what it took to earn it. It took all of you, doing what you do best... Supporting and defending this great nation! Keep in mind that this is your trophy. Have an excellent Christmas and Holiday season and thank you and your family for what you do!
The importance of good character Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber 315th Airlift Wing command chief
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Someone once said that people of genius are admired, people of wealth are envied, people of power are feared, but only people of “character” are trusted. Without character…you cannot be trusted, and if you be cannot be trusted… you cannot lead. The word character comes from the Greek, meaning "to make a mark." Your character is your mark on the world. Character can be defined as the sum of one’s characteristics. Whereas, strength of character, is to have strong characteristics that are of value to others and to one’s self. Said another way, the ethical values we all strive to represent are characteristics, while strength of character is the extent to which you execute your values. Character is important, not only in the military, but life in general. Need proof? How many of us have turned on the evening news and watched people of high importance resign, leave office in disgrace, or go to jail because of what – character flaws. In today’s culture, mainstream media puts an extreme strain on those with strength of character. Perhaps because we are so influenced by what we see on TV… that exposed long enough, it gradually becomes accepted as the norm. Perhaps many of you, like myself (yes, I’m guilty too) watch way too much reality TV shows. Not surprisingly, these reality shows are consistently ranked as some of the more popular shows on TV today. It’s not that these shows are necessarily bad, but their “sphere of influence” might be. Many young impressionable people may view it and believe that in order to get ahead in today’s world…you must lie, cheat, or steal your way to the top. Don’t be tempted to do so! Remember the Honor Code at the U.S. Air Force Academy which reads, “I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate any among us that do.” The purpose of the Honor Code is to foster an environment based upon a personal sense of honesty and integrity which will remain with you throughout your life. Thus, don’t hang around or even be associated with those that do because of their bad influence and because of the perceived guilt by association. One of the best quotes on character comes from Frank Outlaw, who once said, Watch your thoughts: They become your words. Watch your words: They become your actions. Watch your actions: They become your habits. Watch your habits: They become your character. Watch your character: It becomes your destiny.
The first step in developing high character is being able to acknowledge your shortcomings. Once you're aware of them, you can begin the process of changing them. Character defines who we are. So when we judge someone else, we often judge them based on character. For example, when someone always seems to do the right thing, we classify him/her as a person of high
ethical standards. Likewise, when someone is constantly negative, we consider him/her to have a pessimistic view. These judgments occur in an instant, and whether they are right or wrong, they influence how we feel about a person. If we are so quick to judge others based on character, then why do so many of us fail to judge ourselves based on character? Many of us judge ourselves based on our accomplishments, yet fail to question our integrity and honesty in achieving these accomplishments. Command Chief Master Sergeant 315th Airlift Wing Instead of being so quick to judge others, take a look in the mirror and judge yourself. Perhaps you will see something you weren't expecting. You may realize it's time to make a few changes. There's a poem written by Dale Wimbrow which sums up the importance of character. When you get all you want and you struggle for wealth, and the world makes you king for a day, then go to the mirror and look at yourself and see what that man has to say.
For it isn't your mother, your father or wife whose judgment upon you must pass, but the man, whose verdict counts most in your life is the one staring back from the glass.
He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest. For he's with you right to the end, and you've passed your most difficult test if the man in the glass is your friend.
You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum, And think you're a wonderful guy, but the man in the glass says you're only a bum, if you can't look him straight in the eye.
You can fool the whole world, down the highway of years, and take pats on the back as you pass. But your final reward will be heartache and tears if you've cheated the man in the glass."
In closing, no matter who you are today, understand that tomorrow doesn't have to be like yesterday. Don't let your past dictate your present and your future. Make the choice today to develop your character, if you haven’t already.
Teamwork, commitment and trust Commentary by Ched Beam 628th Air Base Wing executive director
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – “Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” - Vince Lombardi, Hall of Fame football coach for the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins
While we celebrate the United States Air Force’s birthday each September, this week marks a significant milestone and catalyst in our aviation history. On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright piloted the first powered airplane 20 feet above the beach at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The first flight lasted only 12 seconds traveling 120 feet. Orville and his brother, Wilbur, made three more flights during the day with the longest lasting 59 seconds covering 852 feet. That first flight was fueled by the individual commitment of Orville and Wilbur, the teamwork of both and trust in each other’s capabilities and contributions. A successful team depends on everyone – you, your co-workers, passionate leaders, a supporting family and a network of positive friendships. Your response may be, “No kidding!” One of my first but lasting lessons in teamwork came as a high school sophomore. Our freshman football team completed the previous season with a dismal 0-6 record. In fact, we scored only one touchdown the entire season and were plagued by injuries, players quitting the team and just plain lack of teamwork. To this day I still remember the words of the high school head coach, Von Ray Harris, on day one of practice the next fall. “You will give 100 percent in practice, on each and every down of each and every game…And we will score more than one touchdown and we will win one game this year!” That season there were no superstars, no standouts,
just dedication and teamwork. With nearly the same group of young men from the previous year, our sophomore team finished 9-1 with a conference championship. The only loss was by less than a touchdown to a team with much more raw talent, speed and size than we had. Teamwork and a passionate, inspiring leader in our coach made the difference. Your friends and family are vital parts of your team. After more than 23 years of marriage, my best teammate and best friend is still my wife. Your teammates may be spouses, significant others, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles…you get the picture. Many times I have attempted to play “Mr. Mom” but quickly realized I needed my teammates to succeed…not just my wife but my parents, siblings, friends and others. You need those important teammates too. We must continually foster and grow these relationships to develop our team into a championship one.
“Good teams become great teams when the members trust each other enough to surrender the ‘me’ for the ‘we’!” - Phil Jackson, 11-time NBA championship coach with the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls Orville and Wilbur Wright dreamed big and made those dreams a reality through individual effort, teamwork, commitment and trust. The Wright brothers’ first flight was a result of seven years of hard work and many failed attempts, most of it from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio. Look where we are today…we can fly non-stop transcontinental flights on an Airbus 380 or a Boeing 747, 7,000 miles across the ocean with 500 or more of our best friends and family! Take the opportunity this holiday season to spend time with all of your teammates especially your family and friends. Reflect on those 2016 “team” victories in both your professional career and personal life and get prepared for many more wins coming in 2017!
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JB CHS COMMENTARY
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Mental Health: Keeping things paw-sitive
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Walking into the Mental Health Clinic can be unnerving for many patients. That is why Senior Airman Kasandra Groff enlisted the help of Sergeant Stoeger, a four year-old German shepherd. Stoeger, with a happily wagging tail, greets patients entering the clinic. Groff, a 628th Medical Operations Group (MDOS) Mental Health Clinic mental health technician and Stoeger’s owner, recently began bringing Stoeger to the clinic each afternoon. "He’s our personal security guard at home,” said Groff. “However, he also knows when to not be the security role; especially in the clinic. Stoeger is already getting a sense of what his primary role here is.” Groff says the dog is very loyal and attaches quickly to people who play with him. Stoeger regularly receives obedience training from Groff while learning to perform duties as an assisted activity animal dog. Stoeger also receives training on special tricks such as balancing treats on his nose and playing dead. As an assisted activity animal dog, Stoeger is able to sit in on appointments when requested by patients and attend mental health immersions around base. “We travel around the base to educate people and assess the mental health climates of different units,” said Maj. Sonia Pons, 628th MDOS Mental Health Clinic flight commander. “Bringing Stoeger facilitates communication by helping people feel at ease with mental health staff. People who love ani-
mals are usually very attracted to a dog providing us a good segue to discuss mental health.” Stoeger is the second therapy dog to assist in the Mental Health Clinic. Sukie, a great dane, was the animal assisted activity dog from November 2014 to November 2015. Groff said seeing Sukie in the clinic inspired her to get a dog to enable the clinic to continue the animal assisted activity dog program. Although Stoeger has only been coming into the Mental Health Clinic for two weeks, he has already made an impact on those around him. "It's like having your best buddy here all day," said Staff Sgt. Max Rasmussen, a 628th MDOS Mental Health Clinic Alcohol Drug and Abuse Prevention Treatment program NCO in charge. “I think having therapy dogs in all the clinics across the Air Force should be more common.” Because Stoeger is not a certified therapy dog, he is not able to comfort patients in hospitals. Groff says she is considering certifying him in the future. “In the civilian world, any dog that goes into a clinic needs to be a certified therapy dog,” said Groff. “It is a month-long class and after completion, the animal is certified to meet with hospitalized patients. We are working on raising the funds because the certification class is expensive. It’s just additional training, but it has a high cost to it.” For those interested in working with Stoeger, he is available upon request for appointments or to visit an organization's office. For more information, contact the 628th Medical Operations Group (MDOS) Mental Health Clinic.
Senior Airman Kasandra Groff, a 628th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic mental health technician, kneels next to Sergeant Stoeger, an animal assisted activity dog and Groff's pet, here, Dec. 1, 2016. As an animal assisted activity dog, Stoeger is able to sit in on appointments when requested by patients and attend mental health immersions around base. Staff Sgt. Max Rasmussen, 628th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic Mental Health Clinic Alcohol Drug and Abuse Prevention Treatment program NCO in charge, plays with Sergeant Stoeger, an animal assisted activity dog, here, Dec. 1, 2016.
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Sergeant Stoeger, an animal assisted activity dog, sits in on a meeting at the Mental Health Clinic here, Dec. 1, 2016.
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The Palmetto Military Support Group would like to wish everyone on Joint Base Charleston Happy Holidays and a wonderful 2017! It has been our pleasure to support our Charleston Military and their families this past year and we look forward to growing our support in the new year.
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October 2016 • Donated team slots for members of Charleston Military to play in the Sandpiper Support Our Soldiers Bowling Tournament
Here are a few areas we provided support this last half of 2016:
July 2016 • Donated $250 and a PMSG business member matched an additional $250 to the US Marine Core Reserve Training Center, Detachment 3, Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion NCO Leadership Development Training • Donated $1000 to the 2016 Air Force Ball for tickets for airmen who may not otherwise be able to attend.
November 2016 • Donated $250 and business member matched an additional $250 donation to the Charleston Marine Corp Ball • Donated $236 to the Palmetto Scholars Academy Thanksgiving Meals provided to Military members and Families • Donated $200 to the 628th Annual Awards event • Donated $300 to the Carolina One Basket Brigade to provide full Thanksgiving meals to Charleston Military Families
August 2016 • Donated $400 to Joint Base Charleston Civ/DFAC Community Support Center to provide snack breaks to active duty and spouses attending a 3-Day Our Community Listens Pilot Class.
December 2016
• Donated $200 to the 437th Airlift Wing Annual September 2016 Awards event • Donated $1000 to the • Donated Consolidated 2016 Navy Ball for $500 to the Naval Brig sailors who may not have otherwise be able to Holiday event attend. foursomes duty event or initiative we may be able • Donated Golf team for active If you have an
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JB CHS NEWS
NHCC plays ‘Reindeer Games’
Navy Lt. Sarah Jones, department head for Naval Health Clinic Charleston's Preventive Medicine, competes in the "Face the Cookie" challenge during NHCC's "Reindeer Games" competition Dec. 9 at NHCC. During the challenge, each competitor was required to use his or her facial muscles to move a cookie from the forehead to the mouth without using hands.
U.S. Navy photos / Kris Patterson
Naval Health Clinic Charleston Executive Officer Capt. Kathleen Hinz, left, and Seaman Edward Duncan, a general duty corpsman, compete in "Santa's Sack Race" during NHCC's "Reindeer Games" competition Dec. 9 at NHCC. The team building activity included four six-person teams competing in five "Minute to Win it"- type challenges.
Holiday season commences with tree lighting Service members and their families gather at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1, 2016.
Members of Joint Base Charleston celebrate the start of the holiday season with the annual holiday tree lighting Nov. 30, 2016 on the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base.
U.S. Navy photo / MC1 Sean M. Stafford
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Kevin West
U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Kevin West
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, with the assistance of children from here, prepare to plug in the lights for the holiday tree on the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Nov. 30, 2016. Families and children gathered for caroling, hot chocolate, photos with Santa and the annual lighting of the holiday tree on base.
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Santa Claus joins Christmas carolers as they sing during the annual Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1, 2016.
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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – It’s not easy being a military family. Unpredictable work hours, deployments and constant moves from base to base are ever-present stressors affecting morale and readiness. For the estimated 100,000 working military spouses who serve in professions requiring a state license or credential, there is the additional challenge of moving across state lines accompanying their service member on assignment. Often times, these moves are accompanied by the requirement to transfer their license from state to state. This can be a time consuming and financially burdensome process which de-incentivizes many from continuing their work. Thankfully, spouses of active-duty service members assigned to military installations in South Carolina have some small relief in the form of the “Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act.” In early 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden announced an ambitious goal: ensuring military spouse license portability in all 50 states. At the time, only 12 states had legislation supporting spouse license portability. Today, every state has passed legislation or an executive order to better support military spouses serving in professions with state license and certification requirements. Thanks to recent South Carolina legislation, it’s easier than ever for a military spouse to transfer their professional license from another state. The Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act (Section 40-1-630 of the South Carolina Code – for you legal types) allows licensing agencies in South Carolina to issue temporary professional licenses to the spouses of active duty military members assigned to a duty station in the state. These licenses are valid for one year in order to give the spouse time to complete the normal application process. Each licensing agency handles the applications independently and should be contacted separately for information and procedure. To qualify for these programs, you must submit proof to the licensing agency that: 1. You are married to an active duty military service member, 2. You hold a valid license issued by another state or territory, 3. Your license is held in good standing in that state or territory, 4. If the South Carolina licensing agency requires a background check, then you must initiate a new background check in South Carolina, and 5. Your active duty spouse is assigned to a duty station in South Carolina. Spouses in the education field should visit http://ed.sc.gov/educators/teaching-in-south-carolina/aspiring-educators/ for specific information on licensing in South Carolina. If you’re a military spouse with a professional license or certification and you are making your way to South Carolina or anywhere else, it is recommended that you start transferring your credentials as soon as possible. Even with military friendly legislation on the books, the process can be time-consuming. See the following list of numbers for the various boards and agencies to obtain more information on credentialing across multiple career fields.
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Charleston air base soars through time
By Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
From Charleston Municipal Airport in 1942, to Charleston Air Force Base (AFB) in 1953, to Joint Base Charleston in 2010, this installation has provided worldwide airlift support for over 70 years. Eight different cargo aircraft and four tenant unit aircraft have operated here since Charleston AFB’s founding. “Virtually every contingency operation the U.S. has been involved in since the 1950s, our aircraft have had a part in it,” said Stan Gohl, 437th Airlift Wing (AW) historian. “We can also say the same about our humanitarian missions. Friend or foe, we have helped anyone in the world in the sense of a humanitarian mission. As one commander once put it, ‘We are the wings of hope.’” The host unit of Charleston AFB changed frequently in the early years until the 1608th Air Transport Wing (ATW) became the lead wing from 1956 to 1966. After being activated from reserve status in Chicago, Illinois, the 437th AW, then known as the 437th Troop Carrier Wing (TCW), replaced the 1608th ATW. Through the years this installation has provided support for numerous missions including: escorting Keiko the whale from Newport, Oregon to Iceland, rescuing military members overseas and providing humanitarian support for countless natural disasters across the globe. “We have a great flight path to reach Europe, the Middle East and South America in a relatively quick timeframe,” said Gohl. “When something needs to be done efficiently and quickly, it’s the 437th AW that is called.” The C-121 Constellation, C-124 Globemaster II and C-141 Starlifter are displayed at the Air Park here to memorialize their contribution to the base’s mission. Additionally, a C-47 Skytrain rests outside the base headquarters building which was
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The C-130 Hercules was stationed at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina from 1962 to 1967. During the same time, the C-124 Globemaster II and C-141 Starlifter were stationed here as well.
operational in World War II. The aircraft was not flown here, but was used by the 437th TCW during its time in Illinois. “I think a lot of times, at first, young Airmen don’t grasp the idea they belong to something much larger than what they
have previously known,” said Josh Mayes, 628th ABW historian. “Once they understand some of the history of JB Charleston, I think it brings a sense of belonging which contributes to more conviction in how they work.”
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The C-141 Starlifter was stationed at the then Charleston Air Force Base, from 1961 to 2000. The C-141 Starlifter has been memorialized as a static display at the air park here. Additionally, a model of the aircraft is displayed in front of the JB Charleston Starlifter Lanes Bowling Alley.
An Airman marshalls a C-124 Globemaster II on Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina in the 1960s. The C-124 was based here from 1958 until 1969. A static display of the C-124 Globemaster II stands at the Air Park here.
The C-47 Skytrain was one of the first airlift planes and was used by the 437th Airlift Wing from 1943 until 1957. Though the aircraft was not used at Charleston Air Force Base, it was flown by the members of the 437th AW while part of the 437th Troop Carrier Wing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Illinois. A static display of the aircraft stands across from the base headquarters building here.
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Jumpers earn foreign wings during toy drop
By Airman 1st Class Kevin West Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
The 15th Airlift Squadron here sent a C-17 Globemaster III to drop nearly 1,000 Army paratroopers in Pope Army Airfield at Fort Bragg, North Carolina for the Army’s annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop Dec. 9-10. Paratroopers line up early in the morning for the opportunity to receive a lottery ticket and to donate an unwrapped toy if they so desire. Soldiers are not required to bring a toy to receive a lottery ticket. Soldiers receiving winning lottery tickets perform an airborne operation with a foreign jumpmaster. All toys donated are provided to children in the Fayetteville, N.C. for the holidays. "It is a great opportunity to provide the children of Fayetteville with toys during this Christmas season. It also gives valuable training for the 15th AS and provides the platform for members of the 82nd Airborne to receive their foreign jump wings," said Capt. Eric Darwin, 15th AS pilot.
Paratroopers who jump with a foreign jump master earn the jump wings from that respective country. Other career related incentives include jump training for paratroopers, while Air Force pilots receive flight hours and training. "I was honored to be a part of this great community outreach event while showcasing joint Army and Air Force capabilities,” said Capt. Josh Bauer, 15AS pilot. The event has been an annual Fort Bragg tradition since 1998. It benefits the community as well as the Airmen and Soldiers involved. "I'm proud of Eric and his team that went up to Pope,” said Lt. Col. Eric Bucheit, 15th AS commander. “Our Eagles led the way by accomplishing more drops then initially planned; dropping nearly half the jumpers when two C-130s became unavailable.” An additional drop took place Dec. 13 with two more C-17s from here flying to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida to drop more than 100 additional paratroopers.
U.S. Army photo / Spc. Tynisha L. Daniel
U.S. and foreign paratroopers jump from a C-17 during Operation Toy Drop Dec. 10. Paratroopers who jump with a foreign jump master earn the jump wings from that respective country. Other career related incentives include jump training for paratroopers, while Air Force pilots receive flight hours and training.
Spouses Club completes Operation Cookie Drop
Tess Kline, Team Charleston Key Spouses member, seals individual cookie trays for the annual holiday program: Operation Cookie Drop at the Hunt Housing Office, Dec. 7, 2016. The spouses baked almost 3,000 cookies for Joint Base Charleston members.
Master Sgt. Derrick Sherrod, 437th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, left, and Master Sgt. Travis Heath, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, right, stand with June Griggs, Team Charleston Spouses Club member, when receiving cookies at the Hunt Housing Office Dec. 7, 2016. Master Sgt. Travis Heath, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, left, hands cookies to members of the fire department Dec. 7, 2016. The cookies were made by the Team Charleston Spouses Club for the annual holiday program: Operation Cookie Drop.
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Team Charleston Key Spouses Club hosts the annual holiday program: Operation Cookie Drop at the Hunt Housing Office Dec. 7, 2016. The spouses baked cookies for Joint Base Charleston members working the mid, swing and night shifts.
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Team Charleston shares holiday spirit with deployed members
Holidays from Home collected donations from across the installation and local area to provide to service members who will be deployed for the holiday season. Volunteers collected and packaged enough items for more than 1,000 deployed members.
U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jonathan Lane
Members of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron pose for a group photo during the 315th Airlift Wing's December unit training assembly. The 4th Combat Camera Squadron and its Airmen found a new home this weekend with the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston. The 4th CTCS, which was formally assigned to March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Calif., deactivated in July 2015, but was reactivated and relocated to the 315 AW due to mission need.
Charleston gets new Reserve Combat Camera Squadron
U.S. Staff Sgt. Gabriel Lazurka, financial services supervisor at the 628th Comptroller Squadron, poses at his desk Nov. 30, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Lazurka was accepted into the Commissioned Officer Training program for healthcare. COT is a five-week program designed to transition Airmen and civilians into the U.S. Air Force commissioned officers corps.
Airman transitions to officer corps Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin West Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Joining the Air Force wasn’t his first plan. He had seen how expensive college could be and without a specific career path in mind, he decided that wasn’t the direction he wanted to take. Growing up the son of a U.S. Marine, the thought of service had crossed his mind before. When two of his close friends joined the U.S. Air Force that influenced him to do the same. Nearly seven years later Staff Sgt. Gabriel Lazurka, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial services supervisor, has completed his bachelors in business administration and will begin Commissioned Officer Training (COT) at the end of March 2017. COT is a five-week program designed to transition Airmen and civilians into the Air Force commissioned officer corps. The career field options are healthcare, legal or ministry. “Being an officer was definitely not my original goal,” said Lazurka. “When I first came in, I was kind of intimidated by the whole thing. I was 21 years old and I just wanted to do a good job. I wanted to know my job and perform to the best of my ability. From the beginning, I had a lot of support from my leadership. I had a lot of people mentor me, look out for me and leadership that supported me. They put me in the position to do this, but I didn’t know it at the time.” Lazurka credits his wife, Michele, for supporting him in making the decision to transition from enlisted to officer.
“Honestly, it was my wife who encouraged me to do it,” said Lazurka. “She works in the 628th Medical Group. She is really the one who supported me, pushed me and motivated me to do it.” Michele also received exciting news recently when she was named Air Mobility Command's Enlisted Health Services Management NCO of the Year for 2016. With his wife's motivation and his hard work, the Lazurkas continue in their Air Force journey. “He's one of the hardest working individuals I know,” said Staff Sgt. Michele Lazurka, 628th MDG NCO in charge of personnel and administration. “I am unbelievably proud of him and excited to see what the future holds for us.” Lazurka’s early career experiences drive him to provide the same helpful treatment to his future Airmen. “Throughout my career I have been supported by my leadership,” said Lazurka. “That is one thing that I want to make sure that I do. It should be the same for enlisted or officers; take care of each other.” Lazurka’s working relationship with his current commander is a prime example of enlisted and officers working together. “I wish everybody had a sergeant Lazurka in their squadron, because he is amazing,” said Maj. Samual Shimp, 628th CPTS commander. “He is so good, I don’t want him to go. He is that awesome. I knew he would get accepted to the COT program because of his leadership style. He succeeds at everything. He is my go-to for anything I need, not just for financial services. He is somebody who is going to lead and get the job done with very little supervision and guidance.”
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sion, the squadron held it’s first training assembly in December, bringing former unit members from across the county to the Holy City. The new Reserve unit will be housed alongside the active duty’s 1st Combat Camera Squadron, creating an association that will contain almost 50 new positions along with three full-time opportunities. Kicking off the squadron’s first training assembly, Lt. Col. John Robinson, the 315th Operations Group commander, addressed the unit, laying out his vision, outlining expectations and welcoming them to the 315 AW. “I have worked with combat camera for years and I never knew the extent of what you all do,” Robinson said. “It is so impressive and we are excited to have you as part of our team.” According to Underwood, the unit will not be officially stood up until after the first of the year but started their training this month. “We are ready to get started and hope to be participating in exercises and deployments in the coming year,” he said.
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Tech. Sgt. Timothy Garrett, 628th Security Forces military working dog kennel master, left, explained the training process for the dogs to Joint Base Charleston spouses during a tour here Dec. 5, 2016. The spouses had the opportunity to visit several tour stops across the Air Base and learn about various mission sets.
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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 (843)963-2484 (office), or (316)371-8360 (cell) or e-mail heidi.bucheit.1@charleston.af.mil.
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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.
Dec. 20 / My New Space: DEC 20, 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: DEC 22, 0900 1100. Learn how to navigate the USAJOBS website and land your government job! Jan. 4 or 25 / Pre-separation Counseling - JAN 4, from 8:301130am or JAN 25, from 1:00-4:00pm (AB), learn benefits and resources for vets. This is a prerequisite to Transition GPS Schedule yours 12/24 months prior to Workshop. separating/retiring respectively. Jan. 5 / MFLC Lunch & Learn - JAN 5 (WS) or JAN 18 (AB), FROM 11:30-12:30. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class on “Matri-Money: Money & Marriage… Explore emotional connections to financial matters. Jan. 9-13 / Transition GPS Workshop - JAN 9-13(AB) 8:00am4:30pm or JAN 23-27(WS) 8:00am-4:30pm Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included. Jan. 11 / Ready, Set, Parent - JAN 11, 9:00AM-11:30AM Class to prepare new parents for the financial challenges of having a new baby. Jan. 18 / Spouse Intro to JB Charleston - JAN 18, from 9:30-
11:30am Fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston to learn about various resources. Get connected! Tour the A&FRC, meet other spouses, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry! Jan. 23 / VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims JAN 23, from 8:00am-2:00pm (AB) or JAN 9 & 30, from 8:00am-1:00pm (WS), a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.
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 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walkins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708. / Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’t miss out on 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.
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. 19 / Home Selling: 19 Dec., 1430-1630. Learn the basics of selling a home. Dec. 20 / Resume Writing and Cover Letters: 6 or 20 Dec., from 0900-1100, Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters. / Buying Your New Wheels: 20 Dec., 1430 - 1600. Learn the techniques and information for getting the best deal on a vehicle. Dec. 21 / Interviewing For Success: 7 or 21 Dec., 0900 - 1100. Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and
techniques for successful interviewing! / 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. Jan. 5 / MFLC Lunch & Learn - JAN 5 (WS) or JAN 18 (AB), FROM 11:30-12:30. Join us for a FREE Lunch and this class on “Matri-Money: Money & Marriage… Explore emotional connections to financial matters. Jan. 9-13 / Transition GPS Workshop - JAN 9-13(AB) 8:00am4:30pm or JAN 23-27(WS) 8:00am-4:30pm Learn to transition and become “career ready” with ease! Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing included. Jan. 9 & 30 / VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims JAN 23, from 8:00am-2:00pm (AB) or JAN 9 & 30, from 8:00am-1:00pm (WS), a VA rep will cover the disability claims process and provide some individual assistance. Members must sign-up at the Medical Clinic, Records Section, and NLT than Monday prior to the workshop. Jan. 10 or 24 / Resume And Cover Letters - JAN 10 or 24 from 9:0011:00am, Learn the basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters. Jan. 11 / Interviewing For Success - JAN 11 or 25, 9:00 11:00am Learn about various types of interviews and receive tips and techniques for successful interviewing! Jan. 12 / Buying Your New Wheels - JAN 12, 2:30 - 4:00pm, Learn the techniques and information for getting the best deal on a vehicle.
Navigating Federal Employment - JAN 12, 26 (Thursdays) 0900-1100. Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBS website and get your federal job! Jan. 19 / Smooth Move - JAN 19, 9:00-Noon, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. Jan. 30 / 4 Lenses - JAN 30, 9:00-11:00 Workshop designed to help individuals improve themselves through communication, time management, stress management, organization skills, change management, and informal professional development. Jan. 31 / Professionalism Is For Everyone - JAN 31 9:00am10:30am. Professionalism is not just for the workplace, its for Life. Come learn the 5 keys to being a true professional and bring Professionalism into every area of your life. / Professionalism Is for Everyone - JAN 31 9:00-10:30 Professionalism is not just for the workplace, its for Life. Come Learn the 5 keys to being a true professional and bring Professionalism into every area of your life.
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.
Scholarships for military children now open By Mike Perron Defense Commissary Agency Public Affairs
force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community,” according to the mission statement on the miliFORT LEE, VIRGINIA – This holiday sea- taryscholar.org website. son is full of the usual landmark dates, including At least one scholarship worth $2,000 will be Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. awarded at every commissary location where However, there’s one other date in December qualified applications are received. Additional which could prove to be almost as important as recipients will be selected based on a prorated the traditional celebrations for some military basis, so more scholarships will be awarded at families: Dec. 13 marks the opening of the those stores with larger numbers of applicants. A Scholarships for Military Children Program for total of 700 scholarship grants will be awarded. the 2017-2018 school year. Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organiNow entering its 17th year, the program was zation that helps service members and their famcreated to recognize the “contributions of mili- ilies, administers the program. Scholarship tary families to the readiness of the fighting Managers, a national, nonprofit, scholarship management services organization, manages and awards the scholarships. “This is always an exciting time of year, when the Fisher “Providing Effective Legal Guidance Through Difficult Times” House Scholarships for Military Children program kicks off, knowing 700 military children will have the opportunity to receive a $2,000 scholarship to help toward their studies,” said Marye Ashley Ameika Walter S. Ameika, Jr. Dobson, the Defense Attorney at Law Of Counsel Commissary Agency’s liaison Commander JAG Corps U.S. Navy Ret. for the scholarship program. The commissary’s industry AMEIKA Law, LLC handles cases in the following areas: partners, including vendors, Serious Personal Injury: Article 15 suppliers and manufacturers, Including Car Wrecks as well as the general public Family Law: donate money to the program, Criminal Defense: Including Divorces, Child Custody, Child Support and Visitation Rights, Including Criminal Domestic and every dollar donated goes Alimony, Paternity, Adoptions, Violence, DUIs and Drug Cases directly toward funding the Termination of Parental Rights, and scholarships. Courts-Martial Name Changes To qualify for consideration, applicants must be a dependent, AMEIKA Law, LLC is here for you! unmarried child, younger than Call for your confidential consultation today. 21 — or 23, if enrolled as a full(843) 820-9719 time student at a college or uni2170 Ashley Phosphate Rd. Suite 620, North Charleston, SC 29406 versity — of a service member ashleyameikalaw@me.com or walterameikalaw@me.com on active duty, a Reserve or www.AmeikaLaw.com Guard member, retiree or sur-
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vivor of a military member who died while on active duty, or survivor of a retiree. Applications must be hand-delivered or shipped via the U.S. Postal Service or other delivery methods to the commissary where the applicant’s family normally shops by close of business Friday, Feb. 12, 2017. Applications cannot be emailed or faxed. Applicants should ensure that they and their sponsor are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database and have a military ID card. The applicant must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university, full time, in the fall of 2017 or be enrolled in studies designed to transfer to a four-year program.
Students who are awarded a full scholarship or receive an appointment to one of the military academies or affiliated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds from this program. A full scholarship is usually defined as one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees and other expenses. In the past 16 years of its existence, the program has awarded more than $15 million in scholarships to over 9,000 students. For more information, students or sponsors should visit www.militaryscholar.org. You can also call Scholarship Managers at (856) 6169311 or email them at militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.
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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.
The Patriot • Dec. 16 - Jan. 5, 2016
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Involuntary Administrative Discharges (Nov 2016) By Mr. Robert Yancey Discharge Clerk, 628 ABW/JA
The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were involuntarily discharged for conduct that demonstrated a lack of potential for further service. Members discharged from their current enlistment with a less than fully Honorable service characterization are not entitled to receive educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The three types of service characterizations that can be received upon discharge are: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General), and Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC). An Honorable service characterization means the member has generally met the Air Force standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. Each member should strive to meet and exceed the standards of acceptable performance and conduct in order to receive an Honorable discharge. An Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization is warranted when significant negative
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aspects of an Airman’s conduct or performance of duty outweigh positive aspects of the Airman’s military record. The least favorable involuntary administrative discharge is an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) service characterization. A discharge with a UOTHC service characterization reflects that a member’s personal conduct fell significantly below acceptable military standards. Members receiving a service characterization of less than an Honorable discharge may find their veteran’s benefits denied either in whole or in part and may face substantial prejudice when applying for civilian employment. 437 AMXS – An Airman Basic was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse after receiving non-judicial punishment for wrongfully using an over-the-counter medication in a manner contrary to its intended medical use, for the purpose of altering mood or function. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill. 437 APS – An Airman was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse after receiving non-judicial punishment for wrongfully using and possessing marijuana. The member received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization which deprives the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill. 628 SFS – A Senior Airman, whose promotion eligibility was withheld for fitness failures, was involuntarily discharged for Failure to Meet Minimum Fitness Standards after failing four fitness assessments within 24 months. The member was unable to show significant improvement despite a mandatory conditioning period and did not have any medical con-
ditions precluding the achievement of a passing score in non-exempt portions of the assessment. The member received an Honorable service characterization. Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s) (Nov 2016) By TSgt. Beth Slone Military Justice Paralegal, 628 ABW/JA
The below Airmen of Joint Base Charleston were offered and accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) pursuant to Article 15 of the UCMJ in the month of November. Airmen offered NJP by their commander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by their commander as to their guilt or innocence as well as the appropriate punishment, or decline the NJP and demand a trial by court martial. The punishments that can be imposed as a part of NJP depend on the rank of the accused airman and the commander who will impose punishment, but can be as much as a reduction in rank to E1, 30 days correctional custody, forfeiture of ½ of one month’s pay per month for 2 months, 60 days restriction, 45 days extra duties, and a reprimand. 437 APS – An Airman First Class received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty, Article 86 failure to go, Article 86 going from place of duty, and Article 112a wrongful use of marijuana. Punishment consisted of 14 days extra duty, which was later vacated. 437 AMXS – An Airman First Class received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 91, disobey an NCO by warrant officer or enlisted person, Article 111 drunken driving, and Article 111 reckless driving. Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of Airman Basic, reduction below Airman, suspended, 15 days extra duty, and a reprimand.
437 AMXS – A Senior Airman received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 112A, wrongful use of marijuana. Punishment consisted of a reduction to Airman, reduction to Airman Basic suspended, and a reprimand. 437 OG – A Technical Sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 92, sexual harassment, and Article 128, simple assault. Punishment consisted of reduction to Staff Sergeant suspended, and a reprimand. 628 LRS – An Airman First Class received nonjudicial punishment for violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty, Article 109, destroying or damaging non-military property, and Article 108, destroying or damaging military property. Punishment consisted of reduction to Airman suspended, forfeiture of ½ of one month’s pay per month for 2 months, suspended, and a reprimand. Courts-Martial (Nov 2016) By Capt. Nicole Provo Chief of Military Justice, 628 ABW
Airmen of Joint Base Charleston who are convicted at a special or general court martial are considered to have a federal conviction. Sentences at a special court-martial can be up to one year in jail, a Bad Conduct Discharge (or a dismissal for Officers), reduction in grade to E-1 for enlisted members, and forfeiture of 2/3rds pay per month for 12 months. Sentences at a general court-martial vary widely according to the charged crimes. A general court-martial, if the accused is convicted of the appropriate crime, can sentence a member to the maximum punishment authorized by the UCMJ based on the crime for which the member was convicted, up to and including life in prison, or even death, if authorized for that offense.
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