Happy Holidays! Vol. 6, No. 45
Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Patriot Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
December 18, 2015
Man Overboard!
U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Clayton Cupit
A Sailor from the harbor patrol unit simulates a man-overboard exercise Dec. 9, 2015, on the Cooper River near Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. JB Charleston’s port operations recently implemented a new training program to effectively cut down on spending and improve resourcefulness. The training consisted of putting Sailors through a series of classes. The week following their classes, the new trainers were put to the test instructing the newer Sailors on the information they just learned.
Joint Base Charleston implements new 'Train the Trainer' program By Senior Airman Clayton Cupit Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
Joint Base Charleston's port operations has recently implemented a new 'Train the Trainer' program to effectively cut down on spending and improve resourcefulness. A training specialist from Navy Region Southeast has been travelling to different bases training crew members as well as overseeing the process. "What we're doing this week is a basic boat coxswain class and a 'Train the Trainer' program," said Shane Adcox, Navy Region Southeast training specialist. "It consisted of putting the Sailors here through a series of classes. The following week they will be training the newer Sailors on the information they just learned. Once trained, they will be able to pro-
vide training to any new arrivals to their unit." "In Navy Region Southeast, there are only two trainers in the area qualified to teach others," said Adcox. "This new program would allow commands to continue training in our absence. The continual training will ensure qualifications are maintained and new arrivals are taught and brought in as a crewmember faster and cheaper." "The method we are taking to save money is to have the trainers visit the different bases and stay there to qualify people," said Adcox. "Overall there are huge dollar savings. So, as opposed to taking the six Sailors in class and sending them to a Navy search and rescue school, they can receive the training at their own unit without having to spend travel money. " The JB Charleston Weapons Station's shoreline spans
approximately 16 miles of the Cooper River and Sailors and Airmen are patrolling the shoreline on Harbor Patrol boats 24 hours a day seven days a week. "The crewmembers are required to be qualified in basic boat coxswain training," said Adcox. The coxswain is the primary boat operator, charged with steering the proper course, controlling the throttles and engine speed while maneuvering the boat in close quarters. The coxswain's main secondary duty is the maintenance of the vessel including maintenance of the hull, engine and navigation and communications systems. The coxswain is also an expert in the maintenance and operation of any weapons systems embarked on the unit's boats. See ‘Train the Trainer’ on Page 3
Santa Claus comes to town on a Charleston C-17
By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A few children received a very special visitor this past Unit Training Assembly weekend when the 315th Airlift Wing flew Santa and Mrs. Claus in from the North Pole on a Charleston C-17 Globemaster III. Santa (Jim Evernham) and Mrs. Claus (Col. Caroline Evernham, 315th Operations Group commander) arrived at Joint Base Charleston Dec. 5, 2015, to a cheering crowd of 315 OG family members as part of the OG's annual Santa visit. "The children were very well behaved and they all said 'thank you' very politely, just as he would have expected from such good chil-
dren! I look forward come see them again on Christmas," Santa Claus said after the visit. "Thanks to the men and women of the 315th Airlift Wing and their C-17, my night of delivering packages on Christmas Eve will be much less stressful." Once on the jet, children (and even a few adults) were quick to jump onto Santa's lap and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. They also posed for photos with the jolly couple and Santa gave them an early present. 315th Airlift Wing members of the Joint Base Charleston Fire Department provided a static firetruck to entertain the families while they waited for Santa. The oft requested Mini C-17 display was very popular with the children who excitedly climbed on board.
U.S. Air Force photo / 2nd Lt. Rashard Coaxum
315th Operations Group members and their families got a very special opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on a C-17 Globemaster III Saturday after the jolly couple flew in from the North Pole. See more photos at www.315aw. afrc.af.mil
Christmas tree lightings at Joint Base Charleston
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Carolers sing holiday songs during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Charleston Air Base, S.C. Dec. 8, 2015. Hot chocolate was served and Santa came to visit with the children.
U.S. Air Force photos / Jessica Donnelly, JB Charleston FSS
Challenging days for ‘nuke’ students
Strengthening our community ties
LIFE AT NNPTC JOINT INITIATIVES Page 5
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SC Navy Reserves at Joint Base Charleston
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Santa arrived by fire truck to surprise the children during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at JB Charleston Weapons Station, S.C. Dec. 3, 2015. Hot chocolate was served and carolers entertained the audience with holiday songs.
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The Patriot • December 18, 2015
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Humble leadership empowers and supports
Commentary by Carter Hayes Joint Base Charleston Business Office
Many years ago when America was a very young country, a rider on horseback came across soldiers trying unsuccessfully to move a heavy log. A corporal stood by watching the men struggle. The rider couldn't believe the corporal was not assisting. He finally asked the corporal why he wasn't helping. The corporal replied: "I am the corporal. I give orders." The rider said nothing in response. He dismounted, went to the soldiers and helped lift the heavy log. With the task finally completed, George Washington, the Commander-in Chief, quietly remounted his horse and said to the corporal, "The next time your men need help, send for the Commander-in-Chief." Like George Washington, leaders today need to be visionaries, winners and goal-setters. However, there is another trait often overlooked and it is perhaps the most important: humility. George Washington's
humility was one of the primary reasons he led a ragtag group of cold, starving and barely-clothed soldiers to secure America's independence by defeating the greatest Army in the world. He genuinely cared for his soldiers and their needs and, many times, put their needs above his own. Humility doesn't mean being spineless and/or trying to please everyone. It is simply the quality of not thinking you are better than other people. It's such an important leadership trait that articles in the Harvard Business Review and Forbes magazine say, "The best leaders are humble," and "Humility is the secret to confident leadership." Humility manifests itself in appreciation of others and selflessness. Humble people willingly seek accurate self-knowledge and accept their imperfections while remaining fully aware of their talents and abilities. They appreciate others' positive worth, strengths and contributions and have no need for entitlement or dominance over others. Why are humble leaders so successful and why do they have employees who are loyal, highly productive and like their jobs? They welcome new ideas. They are open to oth-
ers' opinions and listen. Humble leaders know their limitations and know they don't have all the answers. They realize that the right team of diverse people can come up with amazing solutions and ideas because of their different experiences and ways of thinking. Several minds are most always better than one. Humble leaders recognize others when they are successful. Dale Carnegie states the worst quality demonstrated by leaders is, "Taking credit when things go well and dishing out blame when things go wrong." Humble leaders are honest, admit mistakes, take responsibility and provide corrective action. People admire leaders who admit mistakes and take responsibility. It exemplifies honesty and how to overcome adversity turning negative situations into successes. Humble leaders empower and support their employees. People perform best when they know their supervisor or team leader believes in them. During election time, when we often hear politicians describe how great they are its good to remember that humility is an important quality in leaders.
437th celebrates 50th anniversary Commentary by Stanley Gohl 437th Airlift Wing historian
The year 1966 was filled with historical events, including: Simon and Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence" was the #1 song in America; Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants signed the largest professional baseball contract to date for $130,000 a year; Wilt Chamberlain set a new NBA career scoring record with 20,884 career points; Muhammad Ali beat George Chuvalo for heavyweight boxing title; Comedian Jerry Lewis hosted the first Muscular Dystrophy telethon raising $15,000; NBC premiered first episode of Star Trek; NBC broadcast its entire lineup in color; Chevrolet introduced the Camaro and CBS broadcast Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," for the first time. However, one other event stood out as a significant event in 1966 – my birth! Okay, maybe not such a significant world event but it was pretty significant for me. On a more serious note, another stand out event that occurred in 1966, more specifically, January 8, 1966, was the arrival of then 437th Military Airlift Wing (MAW) to the Lowcountry. Prior to its arrival at Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), the 437 MAW had been a traditional Reserve Wing stationed at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, IL. It had been last activated from June 15, 1952 to November 16, 1957. On that day in January almost 50 years ago, the 437 MAW transitioned to Charleston AFB replacing the 1608th Air Transport Wing (ATW), which
had been the host wing since March 1, 1955. The transition from the 1608th to the 437th was more of a ceremonial name change than anything, as the 437th absorbed the people and equipment of the former 1608th. Brig Gen Howard W. Kreidler, the last commander of the 1608 ATW, became the first commander of the 437 MAW while stationed at Charleston AFB. Additionally, the 437 MAW assumed responsibility for the four flying squadrons previously assigned to the 1608 ATW; 3rd Military Airlift Squadron, 17th Military Airlift Squadron, 41st Military Airlift Squadron and 76th Military Airlift Squadron. At the time, the wing's aircraft inventory included the; C-124 Globemaster, C-130 Hercules and the C-141 Starlifter. In 1991, the Air Force dropped the "Military" portion of the wing and squadrons titles; changing to the titles seen today; Airlift Wing and Airlift Squadron. Over the next three decades, as the Air Force transitioned and reorganized to meet national security requirements, the wing replaced three of its original flying squadrons with the squadrons assigned today: the 14th Airlift Squadron, 15th Airlift Squadron, and 16th Airlift Squadron. The fourth squadron of the original flying squadrons, 17th Airlift Squadron, was sadly inactivated earlier this year on June 25th. So as the holidays end and the new year begins, keep an eye out for several upcoming events planned as we come together as a wing to celebrate the 437th Airlift Wing's 50th Anniversary of being stationed here in the Lowcountry!
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Vice president lands at Charleston
Left, Vice President Joe Biden steps off Air Force Two, a Boeing C-32, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Biden visited the Lowcountry to pay tribute to Joe Riley, who is retiring after 40 years as the City of Charleston mayor.
U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi
Right, Vice President Joe Biden is greeted by Capt. Timothy Sparks and Col. Jimmy Canlas at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Sparks is the Joint Base Charleston deputy commander and Canlas is the 437th Airlift Wing vice commander.
'Train the Trainer' program - continued from Page 1
"All of the new 'train the trainer' instructors get tested and receive annual visits from the port operations to ensure compliance and to keep the program technically sound," said Adcox. The responsibilities are handed to the training lead petty officers to teach the new Sailors and Airmen about what they learned through their courses. "I am the training LPO for harbor security," said MA1 Brian Carr, harbor patrolman. "My role in the training course, in particular, is to ensure the trainers are qualified to actually teach these courses to certify and new Sailors and Airmen." "What this course does is give us a broader perspective of knowledge and
gives us more things that we can cover, more things we can get people qualified on," said Carr. "Instead of being that basic qualified coxswain, they would now be able to do more than what their basic job is. As trainers, this course benefits us greatly because we haven't had something like this before and learning what we didn't know prior makes us better instructors," said Carr. Overall, the program will save thousands of dollars for the Department of Defense and will be an effective tool for the trainers to teach and learn. "It's an outstanding group here at Charleston," said Adcox. "They have great support from the port operations department as well as the security department."
U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Clayton Cupit
Sailors from the harbor patrol unit simulate a manoverboard exercise Dec. 9, 2015, on the Cooper River near Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. JB Charleston’s port operations recently implemented a new training program to effectively cut down on spending and improve resourcefulness. The training consisted of putting Sailors through a series of classes. The week following their classes, they were put to the test instructing the newer Sailors on the information they just learned.
Sailors from Joint Base Charleston participate in a ‘Train the A 628th Security Forces Squadron patrol boat is dockside on Sailors from the harbor patrol unit simulate a man-overboard Trainer’ program Dec. 8, 2015, in a classroom at the security Dec. 9, 2015, at the harbor patrol dock on Joint Base Charleston exercise Dec. 9, 2015, on the Cooper River near Joint Base building on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. – Weapons Station, S.C. Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C.
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Emerging Professional's Award Recipient
By Airman 1st Class Thomas Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
The Air Force rewards its Airmen who work hard and demonstrate dedication to duty. Occasionally, Airmen are recognized outside of the military environment. Recently, a local Air Force officer received a prestigious award. Capt. David Lutz, 628th Air Base Wing executive officer, received the Graduate Degree Emerging Professional's Award from Pennsylvania State University through the College of Health and Human Development at their Alumni Society Board Awards Dinner on Nov. 6, 2015. Lutz said, "It was an amazing experience; I felt honored. I traveled to Happy Valley in early November and had the opportunity to give a lecture to a class on the value of leadership and meet with department heads at the school. My mom, dad, aunt, uncle and one of my professors who is still a great mentor to me all were able to attend." The award is given to Penn State graduates who have distinguished themselves in their careers and service. There were four levels of the award: Undergraduate, Graduate Degree, Alumni Service and the Alumni Recognition. "Winning this award was a surprise," Lutz said, "I was nominated from a pool of all graduate students in the last ten years, which represents a lot of incredible people. In fact, I didn't even know I was submitted for this award until my graduate program reached out to me in the spring--I still don't know who submitted me for it." Graduating in 2011 with his Master's degree, Lutz qualified for this prestigious award on the strength of his accomplishments
and past leadership roles, including being captain of the baseball team at Penn State, an ESPN Academic All American, and the multiple leadership roles he has held since joining the military. These include two terms as Company Grade Officer Council President and Protestant Advisory Council President. Lutz said, "Going back to Penn State for this ceremony was an amazing experience. Just from going up there for the award, I already have received three or four new opportunities to get involved mentoring current students. This just goes to show that when you make yourself available, follow through and get involved with things outside of your job, people recognize that." The Alumni Board wasn't the only group of people that agreed he should have received this award. Maj. Emily Dietrich, 628th Medical Group pharmacy flight commander, supported the decision wholeheartedly. "Lutz's work ethic, professional experience, dedication to lifelong learning, military and civic efforts, commitment to physical fitness and successes in the Air Force make him an exceptional officer and leader worthy of representing Pennsylvania State University and the Emerging Professional's Award," Dietrich said, "He inspires all of those around him to do and be our very best." Receiving this award was a major accomplishment for Lutz, offering him many future opportunities and new perspectives. "I don't think I received this award because of me, but because of those who mentored, guided, and pushed me while in school and in the years I have served in the Air Force. I certainly wouldn't have been given this award without their care and support." Lutz said.
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Capt. David Lutz, 628th Air Base Wing executive officer, received the Emerging Professional’s Graduate Degree Award from Dr. Ann C. Crouter, College of Health and Human Development dean (left) and Jeffrey Sarabok, CHHD Alumni Society Board of Directors Officers president, during the CHHD Alumni Society Awards Dinner at Pennsylvania State University on Nov. 6, 2015. Lutz’s former professor and mentor, Joe Dionisio and his wife, Lois, were in attendance to congratulate Lutz on his award.
John L. Levitow Award Winner Congratulations to our Medical Group!
628 ABW Warriors, Continuing the trend of 628 ABW units being recognized for their outstanding work, the 628th Medical Group has been named the AMC Best Clinic of the Year for 2015! This honor is well deserved; however, the recognition does not stop there. The 628th Medical Support Squadron, Medical Logistics Flight was named AMC Outstanding Small Medical Logistics Account of the Year, and four members of the Group received the following individual awards at Air Mobility Command level: USAF Biomedical Specialist Category II Officer of the Year/CGO Category: Captain Allen W. Hauser Enlisted Health Services Management NCO of the Year: Master Sergeant Amine El Iahiai USAF Physical Medicine NCO of the Year: Staff Sergeant Satin D. Polanco USAF Ophthalmic NCO of the Year: Technical Sergeant Wesley S. Catoe Please join me in congratulating these individuals and our Med Group, and I wish them all the best of luck as they move on to compete at the Air Force level! Rob Lyman, Colonel, USAF Commander, Joint Base Charleston
U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas
Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th AW command chief and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Katherine Stanton, 15th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, Dec. 11, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The John L. Levitow award is given for a student’s exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar.
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Life at JB Charleston’s NNPTC Story and photos by Airman 1st Cass Thomas T. Charlton 628th Air Base Wing/Public Affairs
The stresses on students can be challenging at times. The amount of homework, study material, memorization and testing can be quite a handful. While this is the case for most students at all education levels, it is especially true for students of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command at the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C. Petty Officer 3rd Class Rylee Schaefer, NNPTC electrical technician graduate, said, "The average day for a student here is pretty much the same all around. You get up at around 5 a.m. and are in the classroom by six a.m. Most of us will study before class actually starts and stay in class until lunch. During that time, most of us try to go to a pool table to play a game. Afterwards, we are back in class until four-thirty p.m. Once we get out, most of us will study until it's time to go to bed. Or if you're someone like me, you'll study a bit more often. Most of the time people will be studying for their next two tests one to stay caught up." This school houses the training for three career fields: electrical technician, electricians mates and machinist mates. Each one is of vital importance ensuring the Navy's nuclearpowered vessels run properly. Master Chief Petty Officer Ronald Nagy, NNPTC command chief, said, "Each school has two parts; A-School and Power School; each lasting about six months. On top of that, they also receive six months of on the job training. So it is almost two years into their service before these Sailors even see the fleet. Each job is vitally important. The EM's own all the associate equipment needed to generate the electricity and to move it throughout the ship. The MM's own all the equipment that moves the steam and the turbines and everything that moves the propulsion and electricity in the ship. ET's ensure they have tools to monitor the MM's systems so everything is running safely and within bounds. Without these guys, forty four percent of our fleet's combat vessels wouldn't be functional."
At any given time, the Navy's nuclear power "nuke" school has 2,200 to 2,300 students. With so many Sailors having so much on their plates, they need things to help them relax and unwind. Schaefer said, "Being in a new place and experiencing so much around you, you're going to want to take advantage of the area. You want to go out and see Charleston, go to the beaches, go camping and volunteering. We have stressful, long hours, so finding ways to get your mind off of all the workload, even for a minute, is truly important to keep your head on straight." Prior to coming to the Charleston area, the NNPTC was located in (From left to right) Petty Officer 3rd Class Rylee Schaefer, Navy Nuclear Power Orlando, Fl. Training Command electronics technician graduate, stands with Master Chief Petty "NNPTC moved here to Charleston Officer Paul Karrow, NNPTC Indoctrination Coordinator, outside the NNPTC school at in 1998," Nagy said, "At the time, I was Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., on Dec. 7, 2015. The NNPTC moved an instructor at NNPTC and the move from the Naval Training Center in Orlando, FL. to the Weapons Station in 1998. was one of the most complex evolutions I had ever experienced. The NNPTC does its best to ensure it ensure that their Sailors are successful. doesn't waste any time or money. So we never stopped the Nagy said, "One of our biggest responsibilities is removing training during the transition. One week from Monday to what obstacles we can for students. We want then to learn Friday I taught at Naval Training Center Orlando, Fl. After their job as well as what it means to be a Sailor. We offer menwork Friday, my wife and I drove all the way up to Charleston toring and opportunities to help the community. It truly is a and I taught class there on the following Monday." privilege to do this, because we get to work with some of the To get these Sailors from one point to another is no small best people America has to offer." task but the people at NNPTC do it both quickly and efficientSailors attending the NNPTC have a rigorous academic ly. Master Chief Petty Officer Paul Karrow, NNPTC indoctri- program to complete in a limited time frame. Successfully nation coordinator, is a big part of how the process works. completing the course demonstrates how dedicated and hard"First, we start out by receiving the Sailors. Then we estab- working these Sailors are. lish their profiles and educate them on standards and charac"Serving here is a great opportunity to pay back to the proteristics of training here at the NNPTC," Karrow said, "All in gram that has given me and so many others a unique lifestyle all, it takes about 24 hours to get them from basic training to and for the Sailors of tomorrow. We should never lose sight of being fully integrated into NNPTC." that. It's definitely worth all the effort to get to this point." The senior leadership at the NNPTC does all they can to Karrow said.
437th Airlift Wing spouses tour Joint Base Charleston
Spouses from the 437th Airlift Wing staff, 14th Airlift Squadron, 15th AS, 16th AS, Aerial Port Squadron and Maintenance Squadron pose for a photo in front of a C-17 Globemaster III during a tour hosted by Col. John Lamontagne, 437th AW commander, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. on Dec. 3, 2015. The purpose of the tour was to give spouses a broader perspective of the joint base mission and to say, “Thank you,” for the support they provide to their families every day.
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During the spouses tour, hosted by Col. John Lamontagne, 437th AW commander, on Dec. 3, 2015, at JB Charleston - AB, S.C., the group received a briefing from John Young in the 437th Maintenance Group Aircraft Structural Maintenance Shop.
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Strengthening Community Ties through Joint Initiatives Story and photos by Tech Sgt. Renae Pittman Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
In a time where budget constraints are affecting all aspects of life and government, finding ways to best use scarce resources is crucial for Joint Base Charleston and members of the local community. In December 2014, the Air Force Partnership Program, or P4 for short, was established to build relationships and start brainstorming joint community initiatives to benefit both the base and local communities. The P4 leadership committee, consisting of 10 joint base and community leaders, met on Dec 4, 2015 to sign a charter signifying the alliance between the joint base and the local community. The signing marks the completion of the initial one-year period overseen by Air Force members from the Pentagon. "The intent of this meeting was to incorporate partnerships as a normal way of doing business and to continue to build a pipeline of new partnership concepts," said Col. Lori Walden, a partnership broker from the Pentagon. Lt. Col Ralph "E.T." Taylor, 628th Mission Support Group deputy commander and the base's P4 project officer, said, "Having this program here at our base has really helped strengthen our partnerships with the local Charleston communities, as well as develop some joint initiatives which will benefit all." Initially, nine initiatives were developed. Examples of the initiatives include bringing the Berkley County Library's book mobile onto the Weapons Station and trying to create a consolidated 911 call center with the local police stations. During the 4 Dec meeting, the first initiative was signed and approved – a plan to combine motorcycle riding course capabilities. Trident Technical College in North Charleston,
S.C., will provide maintenance for the base's motorcycle fleet and, in return, they will be able to offer classes on the joint base, as well as allow military to take the off-base course at a reduced rate. "We have the largest safety program out of all the technical schools in S.C., and we are thrilled to be able to share resources," said Steve Price, the program manager for continuing education at Trident Technical College, "Not only does it help expose civilians to the Joint Base but it also provides the Joint Base safety personnel access to some of the best trained Lt. Col. Ralph E. Taylor, 628th Mission Support Group deputy commander, provides opening staff in the state." In addition remarks during the Air Force Partnership Program (P4) way ahead meeting in the 628th Air to sharing ideas and Base Wing conference room on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The P4 resources, the base will be initiative, started approximately 12 months ago, has led to the creation of nine new moneyable to greatly reduce the saving programs between local community leaders and multiple Joint Base members. amount of back-logged military members waiting for class. communities have some outstanding service and support pro"You always hear about how great our community is and it grams. Sharing those, and creating synergy between us, has been great to see it first-hand. It has been amazing to wit- makes good fiscal sense and has the potential to open new ness joint base and community leaders, and the work groups, opportunities for each of us." develop these joint initiatives over the past year and now, even The next P4 meeting, a quarterly update to obtain statuses more amazing to see them being implemented." said Taylor. on all pending initiatives, will be held in late February, 2016. Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander and According to Taylor, "The plan is to have more initiatives chair of the leadership com- finalized and agreements signed to continue down the partnermittee said, "Joint Base ship road. We will also explore and brainstorm any potential Charleston and our local new initiatives." (left to right) Steve Price and Bob Walker, representatives of Trident Technical Institute pose for a photo with Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, during an Air Force Partnership Program (P4) meeting at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., Dec. 4, 2015. During the meeting, the first initiative was signed into policy – a partnership with Trident Technical College for sharing the motorcycle safety courses and instructors in exchange for help maintaining the motorcycles the base owns and operates.
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SC Navy Reserve centered at Joint Base Charleston Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton 628th Air Base Wing/Public Affairs
The U.S. Navy Reserve has been around for 100 years. Starting on March 3, 1915, they have been an important asset to the United States military since. The Reserve Officer Training program was established in 1926 which is a college-based program for training graduates to become commissioned officers in the United States armed forces. Locally, the Navy Operational Support Center ensures all 330 of Joint Base Charleston's Navy Reservists are mission ready. Commander Stephen Jones, NOSC Charleston's commanding officer, said, "The NOSC is the administrative service center for Navy Reserve Sailors. They are solely responsible for keeping the assigned Sailors mobilization ready so they can support mission requirements around the world in a moment's notice." Having only 13 active duty sailors and only one civilian staff member, it makes taking care of all 330 Sailors a bit challenging, but it isn't anything they can't handle. "The staff consists of full time support employees and active duty Sailors that drive the day to day administration tasks for the
Navy Reservists who are attached to the NOSC," said HM2 Jacob Johnson, NOSC Charleston training department representative, "All the Sailors assigned to NOSC Charleston support an active duty command within the fleet. Each Sailor is directly assigned to a specific ship or command. For example, a hospital corpsman who drills at NOSC Charleston is attached to the reserve unit at NOSC Charleston. However, the reserve unit is actually attached to Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL. This is also where they will complete their required two weeks of training a year and usually will deploy in support of said unit." The NOSC's 14 member staff handles the reservist's travel vouchers, medical, uniform and equipment issuing and other support functions. When reservists are preparing to deploy, the NOSC ensures their medical and travel paperwork is complete and all their necessary equipment has been issued. "An average day consists of assisting Navy Selected Reservists in the completion of orders submission and travel requests. I usually aid anywhere from 10-20 Sailors a day in the travel and order writing process. If I have time I will dedicate it to other collateral duties such as safety, suicide prevention, mentorship
The Navy Operational Support Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. ensures its assigned Reservists are taken care of and are mission ready at a moment’s notice, Dec. 1, 2015. The NOSC’s 14 member full-time staff handle 330 Reservist’s personnel and medical records, travel vouchers and the issuing of uniforms and equipment.
or public affairs," Jones said. The NOSC located on the Naval Weapons Station of JB Charleston serves the state of South Carolina but there are NOSCs located in each state and world-wide. Jones said "There is at least one NOSC in each state and each NOSC has a regional command that they are responsible too. NOSC Charleston is in Region Southeast Jacksonville. Puerto Rico and Guam also have NOSC's with attached selected Navy Reservists." When active duty forces require additional manning, the NOSC will determine on how many to send and from which NOSC they
will come. "The staff at NOSC Charleston feels their efforts in support of selective reservists helps the active duty fleet fill critical manning short falls as needed," Johnson said, "SELRES are members of the Ready Reserve which is a program maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense to maintain a pool of trained service members who may be recalled to active duty should the need arise. Aiding SELRES sailors in the completion of medical readiness and administrative tasks helps keep them mobilization ready to support vital fleet missions in a moment's notice."
Charleston Airmen receive 4 AF Aircrew Excellence Award
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A Team Charleston aircrew received the Fourth Air Force Aircrew Excellence Award Nov. 19 for their efforts while executing an airlift mission to Central African Republic Sept. 25, 2015. As a part of Operation Echo Casemate, the aircrew of REACH 356 braved poor weather conditions, fuel system malfunctions,
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“Along the way, there were some incidents that happened,” said Barnes. “There were no injuries, no damage to the jet, but there were some people there that didn’t like us.” After obtaining the fuel for the C-17, the crew encountered a problem with the fuel system, which left them “dead in the water,” Barnes said. “Our jet was borderline broken,” said Servais. “One of the fuel totalizers wasn’t showing us the amount of fuel that it had in it so we couldn’t take off unless that was fixed.” After an intense hour of contingency planning and collaboration from the entire crew via Crew Resource Management, the system regained the appropriate readings for takeoff. The aircrew endured further complications and battled fatigue from a 28 ½ hour duty day. However, the crew was successful at getting airborne and safely delivering 41 passengers and cargo to Evreux Air Base, France. “We worked great as a team, that was a big thing,” said Barnes. “Fatigue can make you really short, but none of that ever happened. We had a lot of people in the back and we had to get them back safely.” “In the heat of the battle, the heat of the moment, you never think about the accolades,” said Barnes. “You do want you’re trained to do to get the mission done.” Members of the awarded crew are: Lt. Col. Scott Torrico (701 AS), Capt. Andrew Bean (701 AS), Capt. James Witherspoon Jr. (701 AS), 1st Lt. Jordan Barnes (701 AS), Tech. Sgt. Danny Esquibel (701 AS), Staff Sgt. Meghan Servais (701 AS), Senior Airman Weldon Noble (300 AS), Staff Sgt. William Eason (437 AMXS), Senior Airman Jordan Estes (628 SFS), Staff Sgt. Anthony Logan (628 SFS) and Senior Airman Salvador Bonilla Jr. (628 SFS).
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JB CHS NEWS New Civilian Victim Advocate Corner introduces herself to JB Charleston
Air Base Victim Advocates CIV Christine Adcox - 628th WSA, SARC TSgt Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRS SrA Janelle Allen - 628th ABW SSgt Rachel Bublitz - 628th LRS TSgt Dana Alderete - 437th MXS SrA Patvia Brice - 628th LRS TSgt Tarha Burchell - 628th CONS TSgt Shawna Drivers - 628th OSS TSgt Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDSS SrA Marian Magtoto - 628th CS TSgt Toccara Evans - 628th LRS
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NWS Charleston Victim Advocates STS2 Jamell Brown - NAVCONBRIG CS2 Danyel Coleman - NAVCONBRIG LS1 Mark Nash - NAVCONBRIG OS1 Anthony Strowder - NAVCONBRIG AO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIG RP1 Tina Clevenger - NSA SH3 Ed Dingle - NSA MA 2 Justin Roberts - NSA MA1 Jessica Thurber - NSA HM3 Laquisha Byrd - NHCC HM2 Michelle Coltrane - NHCC HM2 Francis Edquid - NHCC HM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCC HN Melissa King - NHCC HM1 Marvin Mamaril - NHCC MM3 Rachel Martinez - NHCC HM3 Choloe Wyatt - NHCC MMCS Brett Baldwin - NNPTC ETC Tom Chase - NNPTC LTJG Maddie Clark - NNPTC ETC Clair Dopson - NNPTC MMC Erika Dopson - NNPTC MC3 John Haynes - NNPTC ENS Elizabeth Hoerner - NNPTC STS2 Jonathan Martinez - NNPTC MC3 Jason Pastrick - NNPTC ET2 Mason Anzlovar - NPTU
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Chaplain’s Corner Need to Forgive? - Spiritual Resiliency By Chaplain Laura J. Bender CDR, CHC, USN, NNPTC
Abuse. Betrayal. Criminal acts. Humiliation. Injury. These may be difficult things to get past. Deep hurts are too serious to condone, hard to forget and an unrepentant offender, who needs to be held accountable, may keep the wound open. So how do you let go of hurt? By choosing to forgive. Forgiveness is not an emotion – it is a decision.
It does not involve loving feelings or acceptance of a perpetrator. It is a personal transaction releasing the person who was harmed from the offense. Forgiveness is the process of letting go of negative feelings toward the offender while releasing past, present and future connection to the wrong. To forgive is to make a choice to have your life defined and determined by all you value and not by one who has harmed you. To forgive is to choose life.
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(left to right) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Alexander Vernon, Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Kaitlin Billingsley, Karin Vernon, Bea Billingsley, in front of Bea Billingsley, Juliana Alcantara, Gena Waltraud, Hazel Cole, Linda Hedden, Brian Hedden, Liz Capahungan, Brenda Sparks, Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, Nancy Tarwater, Cdr. David Tarwater, JB Charleston Naval Support Activity executive officer and Lcdr. Russell Hale pose for a photograph after placing wreaths at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. on Dec. 12, 2015 as part of the Wreaths Across America world-wide event.
NSA Charleston participates in WAA event
By Cdr. David Tarwater, executive officer Joint Base Charleston - NSA
Naval Support Activity Charleston, S.C. and Navy Wives Club of America (NWCA) MENRIV #240 participated in the Wreaths Across America (WAA) event at Beaufort National Cemetery (BNC) on December 12, 2015 honoring fallen service members. WAA coordinated wreath laying ceremonies on the same day at Arlington National Cemetery and other veterans' cemeteries around the world. Beaufort National Cemetery holds the remains of over 21,000 service members and many thousands of individuals sponsor wreaths. NWCA MENRIV #240 donated 200 wreaths which were included in the 3,700 wreaths laid at BNC. Designated a National Cemetery in 1863, BNC now has interred remains from every major American conflict, including the Spanish-American War, Korean War, Vietnam and the Gulf War. On May 29, 1989, nineteen Union soldiers of the all black Massachusetts 54th Infantry, whose remains were found on Folly Island, South Carolina in 1987, were buried in the cemetery with full military honors. Members of the cast of the film Glory served as honor guard. The WAA week of events is made possible by thousands of volunteers who organize local ceremonies, raise funds to sponsor wreaths and participate in the events.
Justice Files: November 2015
By Robert Yancey 628 Air Base Wing Legal Office
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 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. 628 CES - An Airman First Class was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse after receiving non-judicial punishment for wrongfully using 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 LRS - An Airman Basic who agreed to plead guilty at court-martial, and to provide information and testify against other suspected drug offenders was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse after being convicted of wrongfully using cocaine and 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 LRS - An Airman First Class was involuntarily discharged for Drug Abuse after being convicted at a court-martial for wrongfully using cocaine and over-the-counter medication. The member was entitled to receive a discharge board hearing, but conditionally waived that right in return for an Under Honorable Conditions (General) service characterization. The discharge may deprive the member of substantially all service connected benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
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All classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406.
Special Notices
/ Summary Court Notice: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely death of Airman 1st Class Justin Sisk, 628th Civil Engineering Squadron. 1st Lt Joshua Clements, 628 CES, is detailed as Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of A1C Sisk's personal effects. Anyone having knowledge of a claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact Lt Clements at: (843) 963-1493 or joshua.clements.6@us.af.mil. / Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) and Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) will no longer be using Appointment- Plus for class registration. It has not proven to be the best option for our customers. We will go back to scheduling clients for all classes via phone calls to the A&FRC, at 843-963-4406, or the FFSC, at 843-794-7480. There will not be any A&FRC/FFSC
January 5 / TSP – What’s In It For Me? : Jan. 5 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Learn what the TSP is and what it isn't. Discover how to make the best of your money and what options you have. January 6 & 20 / MANDATORY Preseparation Briefing: Jan. 6 and 20 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop. January 8 & 29 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: Jan. 8 and 29 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend. January 9 / Key Spouse Orientation Training: Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This training is for all newly appointed Key Spouses. January 11-15 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: Jan. 11-15
Thursday, December 31, 2015 - 0900 - 1900 Friday, January 1, 2016 - Closed All other days are normal operations
from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space-available-basis. January 12 / Troops to Teachers: Jan. 12 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a new teaching career. January 13 / Ready, Set, Parent: Jan. 13 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. This course provides useful tips for expectant parents, while helping them to understand the importance of budgeting for their new addition. Additionally, parents receive a FREE bundle for each expected baby! / Educational Opportunities Counseling: Jan. 13 from 1 - 4 p.m. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help you reach your educational goals. January 14 / Break The Cycle Of Living Pay-Check-To-Pay-Check: Jan. 14 from 8 - 10 a.m. Do you find yourself waiting anxiously to get paid because you've run out of money too soon? Learn how to break the cycle and live beyond next paycheck. January 19 / My New Space: Jan. 19 3 - 4:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success. January 20 / Ten Steps To Financial Stability & Success: Jan. 20 from 8 9:30 a.m. It takes more than just paying bills to be financially stable. Understand what it takes to become stable & successful financially. / Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston: Jan. 20 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other spouses, connect, learn about bases resources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!
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.
Special Notices
/ Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) and Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) will no longer be using AppointmentPlus for class registration. It has not proven to be the best option for our customers. We will go back to scheduling clients for all classes via phone calls to the A&FRC, at 843-963-4406, or the FFSC, at 843-794-7480. There will not be any A&FRC/FFSC class listings in Appointment Plus for 2016.
Events
All classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480.
January 4 / Your Career, Your Clearance: Jan. 4 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Learn about how your finances can affect your security clearance and your career in the military. January 4-8 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: Jan. 4-8 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.This mandated 5-day workshop prepares
service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space available basis. January 11 / Home Buying: Jan. 11 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Learn the process of buying property. January 11 & 19 / VA Disability Claim Workshop: Jan. 11 & 19 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 - 9:30 a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation. January 13 / Military Spouse 101: Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Orientation for new military spouses. Information will focus on military culture, living a mobile lifestyle, deployment, financial, military and community support resources & the essential Checklist for a Military Spouse. Learn how to have a successful transition into the military lifestyle! / Holiday Hangover – Get Your Budget Back! Webinar: Jan. 13 from 11:30 - noon. Quick tips to help your get your budget back into shape…And stay in shape! January 19 / Your New Wheels: Jan. 19 from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Learn how to determine what you can afford, plan for the various expenditures of a car, and learn to get the best deal on the purchase. January 19-21 / Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): Jan. 19-21 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. These hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market. Classes range from Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search, Applications & Cover Letters, and Resume Writing to Navigating USA Jobs! Register for the classes that you need. January 20 / Financial Harmony On The Homefront Webinar: Jan. 20 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Quick tips to help your get your budget back into shape…And stay in shape! January 21 / Smooth Move: Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. - noon. Relocating soon?
If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not need orders to attend. January 29 / 5 Steps To True Time Management: Jan. 29 from 10:30 a.m. noon. Can anyone really manage time? Learn 5 easy steps to manage yourself within the time you have, and get more done than you thought you could.
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. / Attention all college-goers and college hopefuls! The Logistics Officer Association Charleston Low Country Chapter is offering two generous scholarships of $750 a piece to JB CHS' active duty members and their dependents. All that's required is to fill out an application form and write a small essay outlined in the scholarship guidance. Simply email your request for the guidance to jbchsloa@gmail.com and you're well on your way to earning $750! The Logistics Officer Association (LOA) is comprised of nearly 80 active chapters and a membership base of 3,000+ military officers and civilians in the logistics field around the world. The purpose of the LOA is to enhance the military logistics profession and to strengthen logistics in the national security environment. / 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 0730-1630 MF, and walk-ins 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.
REC REVIEW
Rec Review
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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