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Equipment is loaded onto the ARC Freedom vehicle carrier, June 7, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. The 841st Transportation Battalion is loading more than 1,200vehicles and equipment to be shipped to Europe. The 841st TB's mission is to conduct surface deployment and redeployment distribution and water terminal operations in support of thewarfighter.

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By Trisha GallawayJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

While school is out for most college students, OperationAir Force is just beginning for 18 Air Force cadets visitingJoint Base Charleston, S.C., from June 2-15, 2015.Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy in

Colorado Springs, Col., and Reserve Officer Training Corpsprograms from across the United States traveled to JBCharleston. They will spend two weeks at the base learningabout the mobility mission and becoming familiar with theunits vital to meeting the mission. "Operation Air Force is a program in which cadets are

exposed to a real-world Air Force base environment while let-ting them see how base components work together to achievethe mission," said Maj. Michael Chavarria, 628th LogisticsReadiness Squadron and Operation Air Force project officer."The objectives are to enhance cadet understanding of opera-tions and support functions; provide hands-on experience inboth operations and support units; expose cadets to a varietyof Air Force Specialty Codes; and enable cadets to interactwith senior noncommissioned officers, Department ofDefense civilians, field grade and company grade officers."For Cadet 2nd Class Isaac Reinert, a rising junior at the

United State Air Force Academy, Operation Air Force pro-vides the cadets with an opportunity to get a feel for whatdaily life in the Air Force is like and allows them to see first-

hand what the different career fields have to offer. "We've seen the fire department, we've seen the

communications squadron and we're getting readyto visit the medical group," he said. "We haven'tgotten our AFSC's yet, so we're getting a feel forwhat we want to put on our dream sheets."Reinert said this trip has opened his eyes to other

potential career fields."Going into the academy I wanted to fly but,

especially after being here, I am leaning moretoward the business sides of things, as far as con-tracting, acquisitions," he said. "We visited the con-tracting squadron which was really interesting tome."While Reinert and his fellow cadets still have

quite some time until they graduate and are com-missioned as second lieutenants, Chavarria hopesthis visit provides them with a better idea of whatJoint Base Charleston and its different missionsbring to the table. "I hope they walk away with a better understand-

ing and appreciation of how each individual andAFSC contribute to creating mission success," hesaid. Their interaction across the installation high-lights the diversity and teamwork of different func-tions vital to ensuring success of the global mobility mission."Each Operation Air Force session runs for two weeks. The

base is scheduled to host two more groups of cadets with nextgroup arriving June 23 and the last sessions starting July 14.

Operation Air Force; USAFA, ROTC cadets visit Joint Base Charleston

Capt. Timothy Sparks and Lt. Col. Christopher May give a group of cadetsfrom the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Col., andReserve Officer Training Corps programs from across the United Statesthe Joint Base Charleston mission brief June 4, 2015 at JB Charleston,S.C.. The cadets are visiting JB Charleston for two weeks as part ofOperation Air Force, which exposes them to a real-world Air Force environ-ment and provides them the opportunity to see how base componentswork together to meet the mission. This is the first of three group sched-uled to visit the base. Sparks is the JB Charleston deputy commander andMay is the 437th Maintenance Group deputy commander.

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From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Joint Base Charleston IntegratedDelivery System has recently launched amobile app to provide quick information forvarious events and services on Joint BaseCharleston.The "Joint Base Charleston IDS" down-

loadable app is now available for iPhoneand Android smart phone users."Users can search 'Joint Base Charleston

IDS' to download the app," said SelwynStephens, Joint Base Charleston DrugDemand Reduction Program manager andIDS Marketing Working Group member. "The app is appro-priate for everyone who is interested in information regardingthe Joint Base community, including family members andretirees."The mobile app is a work in progress but Stephens believes

it will be a huge success.

"Originally we planned to incorporate only informationfrom IDS agencies on the app but this quickly evolved intoa much bigger project," Stephens said. "The app is becom-ing another tool to obtain information for most agencies onthe Joint Base."Stephens says they will continue to work with units

around the base to add content and keep the app updated.The Joint Base Charleston IDS Marketing Working

Group is made up of representatives from organizations thatprovide family services and prevention and education activ-ities related to individual, family and community concerns."The IDS Marketing Working Group functions as the

action arm of the Community Action Information Boardand develops a comprehensive, coordinated plan for inte-

grating and implementing community outreach and preven-tion programs, with the goal of enhancing resilience in mili-tary communities," said Stephens.The IDS improves the delivery of human-service programs

by establishing a seamless system of services through collab-orative partnerships and coordinated activities.

Below are some of the agencies that are a part of Joint BaseCharleston IDS mobile app:• Alcohol, Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment• Drug Demand Reduction Program• Base Inspector General• Child Development Center• Chaplain• Equal Opportunity Office• Family Advocacy• Health Promotions• Airman and Family Readiness Center and Fleet and

Family Support Center• Legal Assistance• Mental Health Care• Military Family Life Consultant• Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program• Single Airman Initiative• Special needs Identification• Youth ProgramsFor more information, contact Selwyn Stephens at 963-6849.

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Leading the way: Acceptance, inclusion in today's militaryBy Staff Sgt. Jonathan Allessie92nd Air Refueling Squadron

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. –Inclusion and acceptance is an ongoing battle intoday's Air Force. It's something frequently high-lighted in the media and by the general public.Acceptance and inclusion is also something thatis very special and held dearly in the UnitedStates and its military branches. It's what sets usapart from other countries and their armed forces.When an outsider looks at the United States

and looks at an "American" what do they see?They can see someone of many different colors,religions, backgrounds and nationalities. Whensomeone looks at another country, for example,an Olympic team, most of their athletes look very similar to each other.This proves the acceptance and inclusion we have in this country. Butwith this we also have some things we should look at.Our country has come a long way from the days of segregation and

slavery, "don't, ask don't tell" policies, sexual preferences, and religiousliberties. In today's Air Force, we now have Airmen who can be openabout these things and don't have to hide their personal lives anymore.This acceptance is what makes us into the premier country and fightingforce we are today. We have taken all of the ideas and incorporated itinto our Air Force doctrine. Yes, the Air Force has made some mistakes

along the way, but we have learned from them. Acceptance ties directly into diversity. The

Air Force has used this in all of its professionalmilitary education courses and routinely holdstraining and briefings on diversity. Why doesleadership enforce this so much? It is crucial tostay the pristine and top notch fighting force weare today. Diversity has proven itself time andtime again. In each of the World Wars, everycountry brought something different to the bat-tlefield. Each military brought to light newfighting techniques and ways to accomplish amission. Most of which we have adopted andstill use to this day.In today's military, acceptance and inclusion

is paramount moving forward. We have to beaware of each person's strengths and weaknesses. Every individual wasraised in a different setting with their own set of beliefs and traditions.When we integrate all of these ideas and come up with change and a newplan that is what will keep us and the United States as the premier fight-ing force and military.We must continue to strive and move forward with this topic and pro-

mote diversity within our military and everyday lives. A very success-ful businessman, by the name of Malcom Forbes, summed this all up injust a few words as he said, "Diversity is the art of thinking independ-ently together."

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By Lt. Col. Chris Hobbs315th Maintenance Group deputy commander

Flag Day, June 14th, happens to fall on a Sundaythis year and I started thinking about what I couldand should do to celebrate the most recognizableand cherished symbol of our great nation. Seekinginspiration, I headed over to the Air Base retreatgrounds where the base flag presides over a horse-shoe of state flags. There was a breeze in the air soit was fairly easy to identify most of the flags.Every time one of those nylon rectangles rolled andsnapped in the breeze it would bring back a memo-ry, returning me to another place and time. Theyalso encouraged me to venture out to make newmemories in places I had never been but alwayswanted to go. While I looked up at "Old Glory," Ithought of all the memories I've gathered under her silent guard. Then itoccurred to me that one of the best ways I could celebrate Flag Day was tolearn more about the origins of this holiday and more about the flag's history.Turning, as I often do, to History.com, I found Barbara Marazanis' article"Fast Flag Facts," and decided to share three of her fun backstories:

1. In American history, June 14 isn't just a day to honor the flag.While the 1777 resolution establishing a national flag was the impetus for

the national holiday known as Flag Day. That date also holds great signifi-cance for the U.S. Army. Two years earlier, just weeks after the Battles ofLexington and Concord kicked off the American Revolution; Congress for-mally authorized the enlistment of soldiers to fight in what became known asthe Continental Army. So, on Sunday, June 14th, also remember to wish theU.S. Army a happy 240th birthday.

2. Only one state observes Flag Day as a legal state holiday.It took more than a century after the creation of America's flag for anyone to

suggest a holiday to honor it. In 1885, a Wisconsin grade schoolteacher named Bernard Cigrand held what's believed to be the firstrecognized Flag Day. It began Cigrand's lifelong quest to establish aformal holiday. Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamationcalling for a June 14 commemoration in 1916. However, it wasn'tuntil 1949, 16 years after the death of the Cigrand, the "father of FlagDay," that Congress passed legislation as a national holiday. It is not,however, a federal holiday. In fact, it's only an official holiday in anycapacity in one state. Perhaps fittingly, it's Pennsylvania, where theflag was officially created and legend holds (though it's wholly unsub-stantiated) that local seamstress Betsy Ross sewed the original flag.

3. The only casualties at Fort Sumter were flag-related.More than 620,000 Americans lost their lives during the Civil

War but only two of those fatalities occurred during the first battleof the war. When Confederate forces began the bombardment ofFort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor on April 12, 1861, Union com-mander Major Robert Anderson held out for more than 34 hours

before finally surrendering the fort. One of Anderson's conditions for surren-dering was that his men be allowed to observe a 100-gun salute as theAmerican flag was lowered from the fort. During the ceremony, a nearbypile of rifle cartridges exploded, killing two soldiers (the first fatalities of thewar) and injuring four others. Anderson carried the flag, badly damaged dur-ing the bombardment, to the north where it was frequently displayed to boostmorale. Four years to the day after Anderson's surrender, he once againraised the flag over Sumter after the Union had recaptured it. Just a fewhours later, Abraham Lincoln would be fatally shot by John Wilkes Booth atFord's Theatre in Washington, DC.No matter how you choose to celebrate Flag Day this year, I encourage

you to embrace the spirit and purpose of this special day. Take a moment toreflect on what our flag means to you and how you can help ensure its lega-cy is preserved. As Americans, we all share our flag's storied past as well asits boundless future!

Red, White and You – Happy Flag Day!

Lt. Col. Chris Hobbs315th Maintenance Group

deputy commander

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By Senior Airman Sarah Hall-Kirchner375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois – Sometimes, all of my identitiesget hard to handle. No, I'm not a superhero with an alter-ego, but I do wearquite a few different hats. I am an active duty Airman, I am a mom, I am adaughter, I am a sister, and I also happen to be the spouse of an active dutyservicemember.Dedication and loyalty are important to me, and I throw myself complete-

ly into my service, my job, my husband, my kids and my family.For a long time, I've felt like I didn’t really belong anywhere in the world.

I, wrongly, felt I didn't belong with spouses because I am an active dutymember. I also felt that I didn't belong at work because I have children. Myworld was lonely, not feeling like I clicked into any pre-formed group.However, I never knew how I could fit in until I started talking with some

spouses from my squadron's spouses group--what friends I was missing outon. Little did I know, these spouses are the most accepting people I haveencountered in my short time in the Air Force.While talking to one of the leaders of the group, I realized, they don't care

what I do, I'm still a spouse and a part of the group. I suddenly felt like I didbelong in this demographic, and I could get support in willing listeners andthose understanding my struggles of being a military spouse.They understand the long hours away from family, and my desire to spend

all of the quality time possible with my family when I have it. We had thesame passions: our families. They understand that sometimes it is hard to bea mom and leave your kids at daycare every morning to go to work. In thesame way, they reassured me that the person caring for my children, also amilitary spouse, loves them like they are her own.These amazing individuals don't even act like I'm any different, they just

see me as another military spouse, and that is comforting in a way I did notknow I needed. I have found support for the part of me that had been neg-lected for quite a while. I'm not just an Airman, I'm a spouse, and I can beboth (along with all those other identities I have to juggle every day).Now that I have loyalty and dedication in the form of fellow spouses, I've

realized that I can fit in at work, too. The Airmen that I work with don't haveto have spouses or children for me to fit in with them as an Airman, journal-ist or photographer. I can exist in two different realms without them beingmutually exclusive.

'I'm not just an Airman, I'm a spouse, and I can be both'

By Maj. Elizabeth Bowman375th Air Mobility Wing Deputy InspectorGeneral

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois – Fromday one of joining the Air Force, we learn aboutour core values. We strive to uphold these corevalues to the highest level as a military member.All of the core values are near and dear to me, butrecently it is integrity that I have started viewingin a different way.Integrity encompasses many traits and honesty

is one of those traits. Integrity has even beenregarded as the honesty of one's actions. As aleader at all levels, consistent demonstration ofintegrity gains respect. The individuals you workwith appreciate respectful honesty in all that youdo. Sometimes we are honest in what we say, butwe may not be fully transparent. The information

we pass on may not be the information an individ-ual is looking for and therefore does not lead totransparency.This is not always easy because many of us

have been raised to only tell the information thatis needed and it tends to make us vulnerable whenwe are transparent. It is the combination of bothhonesty and transparency that creates authenticityand helps those individuals we interact with gainconfidence in us.The Air Force has had many changes including

the implementation of the Commanders'Inspection Program. One item that has especiallychanged is the push to embrace transparency. Wehave always been taught to be honest about ourprograms, but we may have been told not to befully transparent. We wanted our programs to lookgood and not admit deficiencies no matter howsmall. The new inspection program encourages us

to recognize problem areas and to documentthem.When we "embrace the red," we are honest and

authentic about the programs we run and thereforewe are able to find solutions to the problem ratherthan hope they go unnoticed. It helps all individu-als maintain their integrity since continuous, hon-est self-assessment prevents pencil-whipping andother means of preparing for an inspection.It also gives Airmen and leaders at all levels

the opportunity to find areas for process improve-ment which may help drive significant increasesin the efficiency and effectiveness of the mission.This change in the Air Force Inspections

System allows us to embrace our core values andtake honesty to the next level. By being continu-ously transparent with our programs and diligent-ly pursuing solutions, we are inspection-readyevery day.

Practice transparency, integrity with new inspection program

By Staff Sgt. Bobby Pilch315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Friends, family and fellow Airmen gathered at the Base Theatre June 7, 2015 to celebratethe long career and retirement of Col. James B. Hurley, commander, 315th Mission SupportGroup, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.During Hurley's 33-year career, he served with the active duty Air Force then transitioned

to the Air Force Reserve, dedicating his accomplishments and highlights to those who he hadthe pleasure of serving alongside and fellow leaders he deemed as mentors."I really don't like talking about myself ... I like talking about the people that I represent and

your accomplishments," said Hurley as he humbly addressed the crowd. "That really has beenthe real thing that has sustained me over the last 33 years of my career and being associatedwith people who are just above and beyond - just outstanding people, people who love whattheir doing, do it well and do it at 150 percent every day. If I happen to be a part of that mix,good for me, but it's not about me."Hurley's words were echoed by Brig. Gen. Randall A. Ogden, director of Air Force Reserve

Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington,D.C., who was the guest speaker for the day's ceremony and gave Hurley his farewell."What makes a leader great?" stated Ogden as he referenced the book "Good to Great" by

Jim Collins. "One is incredible humility and the other is a ferocious passion for what you'redoing and Jim, you have both of those things. Your humility is shown throughout and givingcredit and mentoring to others - it speaks to who you are."Hurley donned the Air Force uniform for the last time but will go on to serve in a civilian

capacity with the 628th Air Base Wing Mission Support Group here and instructed anyone whoneeds support, mentoring or simply to talk about their career path to seek him out."I will continue to be member of the Air Force and Team," said Hurley. "If you need

anything, help with something or mentoring, please call, email or send me a text. I am herefor you."

The Patriot • June 12, 2015 3JB CHS NEWS

Two hundred forty years ago, our nation's leaders established the Continental Army.Today, the Army is the strategic landpower of the joint force; called upon to prevent, shape,and win against our adversaries.This year, we celebrate 240 years of selfless service to the nation. Selfless service is at

the core of what it means to be a Soldier - putting the welfare of others ahead of oneself.The willingness of our Soldiers - to place themselves in harm's way and to protect our nation'sfreedoms - is what makes us the premier all-volunteer force. The Army has served proudly,faithfully, and selflessly for 240 years, and we remain steadfast in our commitment.

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315th MSG commanderretires after 33 years

Brig. Gen. Randall A. Ogden presents a certificate of retirement to Col. James B. Hurley June 7,2015 at the Joint Base Charleston theater in Charleston, S.C. During his 33-year career, Hurley firstserved with the active duty Air Force before transitioning to the Air Force Reserve. Hurley donnedthe Air Force uniform for the last time but will go on to serve in a civilian capacity with the 628thAir Base Wing Mission Support Group at the base. Hurley was the 315th Mission Support Groupcommander at Joint Base Charleston, and Ogden is the director, Air Force Reserve Plans,Programs and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.

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By Capt. Brian Walker 437th Airlift Wing

In advance of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Lt. Col. (Ret.) William Tuxworth, UnitedStates Air Force, joined the more than 30 Joint Base Charleston personnel for lunch June 4,2015 at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston, S.C.He shared many of his personal stories from his 27 year military career starting in the Army

Air Corps and continuing into the Air Force.Tuxworth was drafted in 1943 and took part in the D-Day invasion as an Army Air Corps

navigator/bombardier aboard a B-17. When asked about his thoughts while going on his firstbombing as an 18 year old, Tuxworth replied, "The airplane went up and I went with it, so Ididn't think about anything except doing my job."Later in the war, he was deployed to Italy as part of the 840th Bomb Squadron, 483rdBombardment Group still flying in B-17s. Tuxworth and his unit engaged in long-range

strategic bombing missions targeting enemy military, industrial and transport targets in Italy,France and Germany. Explaining that bombers were always grateful for fighter escort protec-tion during their lengthy bombing missions, Tuxworth praised the 322nd Fighter Group, theTuskegee Airmen, "They were excellent. They were always there and on time."Tuxworth continued his career in the Air Force after the war, flying in other aircraft includ-

ing the B-47 and the B-52 until retiring in 1969.During lunch, Tuxworth discussed many of his military experiences, including his

squadron's traditions, missions flown and training needed to be a bombardier. "I really enjoyed Lt. Col. Tuxworth's stories," said Master Sgt. Adam Mattson, 17th Airlift

Squadron. "It is great for our Airmen to be able to look back at our heritage to see where today'sAir Force came from."Tuxworth, who celebrated his 90th birthday in December 2014, summed up his time in the

Air Force simply, "I enjoyed every minute of my time and would do it all over again if I could."

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By Lance Cpl. Jonah LovyMarine Aircraft Group 31

The Navy and Marine CorpsCommendation Medal was awarded to LanceCpl. Victor Padilla aboard Naval ConsolidatedBrig Charleston, S.C., April 21, 2015.Padilla, a correction specialist stationed at

the Brig, received the medal for saving hisbest friend and fellow Marine from a suicideattempt, April 11, 2015.Padilla said he had dropped his friend off at

the barracks and made plans to meet at hisfriend's room later that night. When Padillaarrived at the room, the Marine was not there.He sensed that something was wrong and

went looking for his friend. Padilla found himhanging from the walkway balcony."It was just immediate action after that,"

said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Cripe,Marine detachment officer in charge aboardNaval Consolidated Brig Charleston. "Hejumped to the other side of the railing, wherethere is not really a foot hold, and put himselfinto a precarious position. He loosened the

strangulation device the Marine had placedon himself and got him out of that situationwithout further injury."The Marine was immediately transport-

ed to the hospital for evaluation, andreceived further care at a mental healthfacility. He has returned to work and is ona plan to address his mental health state.Padilla's quick thinking and reflexes

prevented anything worse form happeningthat night, said Cripe."If Padilla had been 30 seconds later he

probably would have been unconscious,"Cripe said.The Navy and Marine Corps

Commendation Medal is reserved forsailors and Marines who distinguish them-selves through heroic or meritoriousachievement. Padilla merits this award forhis swift action in saving a fellow Marinefrom harm."I'm thankful we have Marines like

Padilla. He knew the Marine on a muchdeeper level than anyone else and wasthere to take immediate action," said Cripe.

Medal presented to heroic NCBC Marine

Commander J. Michael Cole pins the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on Lance Cpl.Victor Padilla during a ceremony April 21, 2015 at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston on JointBase Charleston, S.C. Padilla was awarded the medal for saving his best friend and fellow marinefrom a suicide attempt on April 11, 2015. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal isreserved for Sailors and Marines who distinguish themselves through heroic or meritorious achieve-ment. Cole is the commanding officer of the NCBC and Padilla is a correction specialist at NCBC.

Courtesy photo / Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston

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When traveling on official business there are always ques-tions regarding the use of personal travel rewards programs.The following information should provide needed clarification.The Joint Travel Regulation paragraph 1300.B states, "A

traveler on official business may keep promotional material,including frequent traveler benefits, for personal use (e.g.,points, miles, upgrades, or access to carrier clubs/facilities)."Examples of promotional materials include complimentaryroom upgrades, transportation accommodations provided bythe vendor and upgrades 'purchased' using frequent travelerbenefits and/or personal unreimbursed funds. Promotionalbenefits/materials received from a travel service provider inconnection with planning and/or scheduling an official con-ference or other group travel (as opposed to performing offi-cial travel) are considered Government property, and may

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frequent flyer programs is not justification to override therequirement (in future reservations) to utilize assigned contractcarriers through the GSA City Pairs Program." Travelers mustalso be aware that the JTR, paragraph 2000.E says, "Excesscosts, circuitous routes, delays or luxury accommodations thatare unnecessary or unjustified are the traveler's financial respon-sibility." Therefore, travelers are not permitted, at Governmentexpense, to fly or travel a route that is not the normal route forthe purpose of obtaining travel rewards. This article is not intended to replace specific legal advice

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17 AS crew gets top honors at Air Tattoo17th Airlift Squadron: A Look Back

By Lt. Col. Ed Memi437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Editor's Note: As the 437th Airlift Wing gears up to inacti-vate the 17th Airlift Squadron, we hope you enjoy the walkdown memory lane with us as we reprint stories that highlightthe achievements of the Air Force's first operational C-17squadron. This week's article was first printed in the August11, 2000 edition of the Airlift Dispatch.

The 17th Airlift Squadron took home top honors as the bestaerial demonstration at the Royal International Air Tattoo2000, held at RAF Cottesmore, Rutland, England, July 22-23.The award, called the Lockheed Martin Cannestra Trophy,

is presented to the best flying demonstration by an overseasparticipant. The base had beat out a field of mostly fighter jetsto win the prestigious honor, the first time any airlifter haswon the competition.Charleston performed a 10-minute aerial demonstration at

Cottesmore and also had a static display aircraft on the groundfor the crowds to observe. The C-17 drew a lot of attention asthe United Kingdom prepares to lease four C-17s fromBoeing. An aircrew and C-17 also flew to Farnborough andRAF Brize Norton, near Oxford, England, where they didseven aerial demonstrations July 24-31. The aircrews and air-craft returned here July 31."I know that the last eight times that someone has won this

trophy, it's been a fighter unit. It's hard to compete against thefighters which often times can steal the show," said Maj. KenBurch, one of the demo pilots from the 437th OperationsGroup standardization and evaluation office. The victory wasespecially meaningful for Burch since he leaves the Air Forcethis week to join the 315th Airlift Wing and United Airlines.The award allowed him to bring back the traveling trophy onhis last "fini" flight.Burch, along with 17 AS RAF exchange pilot Squadron

Leader Darrel Jacobs, thrilled the crowds with an aerialdemonstration on each day of the airshow. 15 AS RAFexchange pilot Squadron Leader Jeff Clark had also joinedthem on the trip. "At RAF Brize Norton, we had a lot of RAFsenior officers and maintenance people tour the aircraft sincethat is where the C-17s will eventually be based in England.We spent about six hours showing the aircraft there."Each of the three flying squadrons has only three aircraft

commanders who are considered "demo" qualified, whichrequires them to be certified by the wing standardization andevaluation office. The scripted single ship C-17 demo profileconsists of a short-field take-off, a high speed pass at about300 knots, a slow speed pass at about 105 knots, a 360 degreeturn at show center, an assault landing at less than 1,500 feetwith a full stop followed by a backing demonstration to showthe aircraft's maneuverability."At Farnborough, the demo was especially impressive

since we got to pull within 200 feet of the crowds and then

backed into our parking space after the show. People actuallystarted backing up when it looked like the jet might actuallygo into the crowd. Everyone was very impressed that such alarge jet could be so maneuverable," Burch said. The crowd atCottesmore was equally impressed with the size of the C-17.The award at Cottesmore was a complete surprise to the

aircrew."There was a huge celebration after the airshow and that's

when they presented us with the award. We know that thedemo had impressed the crowds, but didn't think we couldcompete against the Ukrainian MIG-29s, Dutch F-16s andSwiss F-5s."Not only did the crowds come out to look at the C-17, but

at Cottesmore, a number of heads-of-state, legislators andcabinet officials came out to look at the jet. "There were lotsof VIPs that toured the aircraft, to include the King of Jordanand the Prince of Saudi Arabia. There were so many generalsthat came out that I lost count.""While Ken was flying the RIAT demo, I was busy with the

315th crew giving VIP tours on the static. The highlight ofthese tours occurred on Saturday, when the King of Jordanvisited. I had him (King Abdullah II) sitting in the pilot's seatof the static C-17 on the ground watching the flying demothrough the heads up display," said Lt. Col. John Millander,17th AS commander. VIP visitors also included Gen."Speedy" Martin, United States Air Forces in Europe com-mander; Air Marshall Peter Squires, the Chief of Staff of theRAF; Jeffrey Hoon, the U.K. Secretary of State for Defenceand the crown prince of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisel.

"People were just very excited about the aircraft and wereimpressed with how much you could fit into the back of theaircraft. We would demonstrate the versatility in the back ofthe plane to the crowds," said Tech. Sgt. Don Eagle, a load-master in the 17 AS. "The crowd was really impressed withhow we could back up the plane up and we started to steal theshow while backing up the runway," Eagle added."Normally at these big airshows, they limit the demonstra-

tions to only 7 minutes, but they made a special exception for usand allowed us to do the full 10 minute demo profile," saidBurch, who has more than 5,000 hours flying airlifters. The air-crew became something of a celebrity in the crowds since video-taped interviews were played on at least six massive "jum-botron" screens placed throughout airshow grounds. "We wouldwalk through the crowds and people would recognize us instant-ly from the videos. IT was like we were celebrities," Burch said.The Royal International Air Tattoo featured more than 350

aircraft representing military forces from more than 30 coun-tries and drew about 200,000 people each day. RIAT2000 had amajor tribute to the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain,featuring the Spitfires and Hurricanes that flew to glory sixdecades ago. The tattoo is staged in support of the Royal AirForce Benevolent Fund, the military charity that reaches out toall past and present members of the RAF and their dependents.The Tattoo was forces to find a new temporary venue

because of extensive runway resurfacing work at RAFFairford. RAF Cottesmore, one of the Royal Air Force's front-line bases is home to two squadrons of Harrier GR7s, servingas part of the British Joint Force 2000.

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By Staff Sgt. Crystal Boatright628th Medical Group

During the month of June, military members are presentedwith an opportunity to show their gratitude to past heroes bysupporting the Air Force Enlisted Village and the ChiefMaster Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarship Program.The Air Force Enlisted Village was founded in 1967 after a

survey conducted by the Air Force Sergeant's Associationfound that more than 50,000 widows of enlisted men were liv-ing in poverty.

Frequent military moves and low pay left some spouseswithout careers, home equities, retirement plans or any signif-icant assets. A group of active duty and retired noncommis-sioned officers, with the assistance of former Air Force Chiefof Staff General and Mrs. John D. Ryan, were determined tocorrect this alarming and heartbreaking statistic. They did soby creating the Air Force Enlisted Village, a safe, secure anddignified home for surviving spouses of our enlisted Air Forcemembers. The village even accepts the spouses from our sister serv-

ices when space is available. The Air Force Enlisted Villageis comprised of two independent living communities; BobHope Village in Shalimar, Fl., and Teresa Village in FortWalton Beach, Fl. The CMSAF Scholarship Program was created in 1987 fol-

lowing the death of CMSAF Richard D. Kisling. The pro-gram provides financial assistance to eligible, dependent chil-dren of the total Air Force enlisted members. The scholar-ships granted range anywhere from $500 to $3,000 dependentupon fund availability. To date, the fund has awarded morethan 250 scholarships valued at more than $350,000.A pancake breakfast will be held on June 19, 2015 from 7

to 10 a.m. at the Air Base Chapel Annex. All proceeds fromthis breakfast will be donated to these two worthy causes. Formore information contact your squadron POC's or Master Sgt.Travis Heath or Staff Sgt. Crystal Boatright.

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Selection for promotion to the rank oftechnical sergeant was announced by the AirForce June 9, 2015 and 99 Joint BaseCharleston staff sergeants made the list. In all, the Air Force selected 8,446 staff

sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant.Selectees represent 23.55 percent of the35,863 eligible.Airmen selected for technical sergeant will

be promoted according to their promotionsequence number beginning in August 2015.Selections are tentative until the data verifica-tion process is complete, which is no laterthan 10 days after the promotion release date.Personnel officials will notify Airmen, viamilitary personnel sections, if their selectionis in question.Airmen will be able to access their score

notices on the Virtual Military PersonnelFlight, accessible via the secure applicationspage and the Air Force Portal.

The staff sergeants selected for promotionare:

1st Combat Camera SquadronGregory BrookJose Rodriguez

14th Airlift SquadronAndrew ReillyMiranda Williams

15th Airlift SquadronDavid HorneOrlando InfanteJoshua NelsonMichael Solly

17th Airlift SquadronLuis Diaz Montanez

373rd Training SquadronTerry CoatesKaycee GreenwoodJoseph JacksonRyan KirklinJarrad Stephens

437th Aerial Port SquadronChristopher CoatesTracy FrinkNicholas Sansone

Danial SawyerMichael Swingle

437th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronJoshua AnoTravis BoylesBrandon GibbyChristopher HammondTyrell HaneyCasey HarrisonDavid HollowayScott JamesNorris LewisBrenton MartiRobert MelcherJames NartowiczDouglas RamosMichael RedmayneMichael ReginaJustin RybickiScotty SimpsonJennifer SmithJace ThorntonMitchell Vines

437th Maintenance GroupNathon AndrewsMichael BarrettCassandra CogburnCasey JonesChristopher KhalafBrian PittmanJames ReganKenneth StephensGabriel Wright

437th Maintenance SquadronWarren CalpSean GrosbeckMatthew LyleDustin MercerJohn PriceWilliam Thompson

437th Operations GroupWilliam CottenMarlon FloydMatthew ImschweilerMichael Powers

437th Operations Support SquadronFreddy CalleAdrienne ForthEric HarrisonRobert KirbyShawn NyerJared Thedy

628th Air Base WingEdward JonesPatrick Lott

628th Civil Engineering SquadronJohn ChristopherEdward CorbanLee FastRonald HebertHeather JonesDevin LongRenner PettySara Wade

628th Communications SquadronTravis LewisDavid PrestonSheila Sanchez Tosado

628th Force Support SquadronDiego Cardona GarciaAmanda Morgan

628th Logistics Readiness SquadronStephanie BandySascha BeckerJonathan CherryShond FeltonChristopher FitePaul FreebernSean Johnson

Michael OheneJourney StahlKenneth Whited

628th Medical GroupLaurie GutierrezKody ParsonsSatin PolancoTiffany York

628th Security Forces SquadronChelsea BurkeBrian CooneyBrandon FosterCraig MartinFazel MunshiNicholas Thompson

To see the selection list, go to the Air ForcePortal and select the promotion link, or go tomyPers and select "Any" from the drop-downsearch menu and enter "Active Duty: EnlistedPromotions Home Page" in the search window.Scroll down to "Promotion Selects and Statistics."

For more information about Air Force person-nel programs go to myPers. Individuals who do nothave a myPers account can request one by follow-ing the instructions on the Air Force RetireesServices website.

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Newly selected technical sergeants pose for a group photo after receiving their certificates, June9, 2015 during the 2015 Tech. Sgt. Release Party at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. JB Charleston had99 selectees and the Air Force selected 8,446 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant.Selectees represent 23.55 percent of the 35,863 eligible. Airmen selected for technical sergeant willbe promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in August. Selections aretentative until the data verification process is complete, which is no later than 10 days after thepromotion release date. Personnel officials will notify Airmen, via military personnel sections, iftheir selection is in question.

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By Ruby Godley, SAPR Victim AdvocateJB Charleston - Weapons Station

After a person has been sexually assaultedthey are likely to confide in someone theyknow and trust. As a friend you should askthem what kind of help they are looking forand support that decision. Are they safe?Would they like a victim advocate? Wouldthey like to notify law enforcement? Werethey just looking for someone to talk to?However, you may be unsure about your

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SAPR CornerFrom Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Air Force announced June 9, 2015 thatit had selected 1,499 majors for promotion tolieutenant colonel and 57 captains for promo-tion to major during the calendar year 2015ALieutenant Colonel LAF and LAF-J andMajor LAF-J Selection Boards.Four Joint Base Charleston officers were

selected for promotion to major and lieu-tenant colonelMajors selected for promotion to lieutenant

colonel:

17th Airlift SquadronThomas Clark

437th Aerial Port SquadronJason Okumura

628th Communications SquadronChristopher Landwehr

Captain selected for promotion to major:

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To view the lists, go to the Air Force Portaland select the promotion link, or log in tomyPers, select "Any" from the drop downmenu, enter "Active Duty: OfficerPromotions Home Page" in the search win-dow and scroll down to the promotion selectlist section.For more information about Air Force per-

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John Johns, deputy assistant secretary of defense for maintenance, presents a commem-orative coin to Tech. Sgt. Brain Parmerter and Tech. Sgt. Richard Smith, for outstandingsupport June 4, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Johns visited the 437th MaintenanceGroup, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 437th Maintenance Squadron to talkwith maintainers and fuels Airmen and to see their daily mission specific to the base. Heprovides oversight to the Department of Defense’s annual $80 billion maintenance pro-gram. Parmerter is a member of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Smith is amember of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

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By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara VaughnU.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR – The U.S. PacificFleet staff commemorated the 73rd anniver-sary of the Battle of Midway with a ceremonyat its Pearl Harbor headquarters June 5, 2015.The Battle of Midway was fought June 4-

7, 1942 and was the decisive defeat that effec-tively halted the Imperial Japanese Navy'sadvance across the Pacific.Fleet Commander Adm. Scott Swift spoke

of the battle's significance as the turning pointof World War II in the Pacific and the actionsof then Fleet Commander Adm. ChesterNimitz that contributed to victory."Adm. Nimitz is someone I have studied

for a long time," Swift said during his open-ing remarks. "He was a very strategic thinker.In those three days that [USS] Yorktown wasbeing repaired in the dry dock he donnedwaders and walked through the ship toencourage those who were working on theship that the mandate he had set to repair theship in three days could be achieved."He understood what was being asked of

those shipyard workers and that is tellingtoday," Swift said.He went on to note to the more than 150

guests in attendance that this is not simplyhistory; it is, in fact, heritage.

"Numbers are important, but what's mostcompelling here is the commitment of theforce, the belief in what you're fighting for,"Swift said. "Today isn't just about the historyof Midway, but it's also about our naval her-itage there."The ceremony included remarks from

guest speaker and historian DavidRosenberg, who stressed how the UnitedStates was outnumbered and outgunned dur-ing this battle."Through an extraordinary combination of

the skill and courage of American pilots,splendid intelligence, prudent risk taking byour commanders, that and sheer luck,"Rosenberg said. "The apparently inferiorAmerican forces were victorious."Naval intelligence played a crucial role in

the victory. In May 1942, intelligence expertsat the Combat Intelligence Unit at PearlHarbor known as Station Hypo intercepted500 to 1,000 Japanese radio messages a day,deciphering and translating roughly 25 per-cent. They provided Nimitz with the vitalinformation that the Imperial Japanese Navyintended to attack Midway Atoll."Imperial Japan seemed to be triumphant

and unstoppable," Rosenberg said."Information dominance core of intelligence,cryptology, communications and meteorolo-gy professionals gave Adm. Nimitz advancenotice the knowledge of Japanese objectives,

virtually the enemy entire order of battle."Rosenberg noted that it was a combination

of intelligence, tactics, courage and sacrificethat forever changed the course of the warand world history. The interception anddecryption of Japanese plans by naval intelli-gence specialists in Hawaii allowed Nimitz tohave his carriers ready and waiting for theJapanese at Midway.Additionally, Swift spoke of the impor-

tance of the Pacific region to America duringthe battle and its importance today."All this folds into who we are today and

the challenges we face, especially in this the-ater of great uncertainty," Swift added. "What

is most compelling is the commitment to theforce, the belief in what you are fighting for."Although the attack occurred 73 years ago

the lessons from this famous battle are stillbeing told."The event honored the legacy of the

Battle of Midway and incredible sacrificesthat were made," said Cryptologic Technician(Collections) 3rd Class Devin Bates, whoattended the ceremony. "It makes sure that thememory of the Battle of Midway, our heritageand what it stands for, is not lost to youngergenerations of Sailors."For more news from U.S. Pacific Fleet,

visit www.navy.mil/local/cpf/.

US Pacific Fleet Marks 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway

From the right, Capt. Dale Rielage, director of intelligence and information operations, U.S. PacificFleet; Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet; David Rosenberg, guest speaker; andCapt. John Shimotsu, U.S. Pacific Fleet Chaplain; salute during a ceremony at fleet headquartersto commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway, which tookplace June 4-7, 1942, was a decisive victory for the U.S. Navy and is regarded as the turning pointof the war in the Pacific.

U.S. Navy photo / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn

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William Scheer, 628th SecurityForces Squadron WeaponsStation Operations manager,talks to the audience during theQuality of Life Council Meeting,June 3, 2015 at Joint BaseCharleston – Weapons Station,S.C. The purpose of the meetingwas to solicit input from basepersonnel to identify problemsand to improve base services.Another way to provide feed-back on various base servicesis through the Interactive

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EventsAll 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 or just register athttps://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

June 15/ Slay The Debt Dragon (Webinar): Tired of being in debt?

Explore debt’s history, what undermines our need to stay out of debt,and how to stay out of debt! This class will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

June 16/ Comprehensive Principles Of Financial Planning: This is a

four- part series held June 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m., and provides the opportunity to learn about the principles ofcomprehensive planning, wealth accumulation, risk management,and retirement planning.

/ Live 5 News Meteorologist Bill Walsh Hurricane Preparedness:Join us from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., for this informative briefing on how

to best prepare for a hurricane!June 17 / Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston: Join us for this fun, fast-

paced introduction to JB Charleston for military spouses who haverecently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect,learn about base resources, and learn where to shop, dine and play inthe Lowcountry! This class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

/ Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings: Held from 12:30 to4:30 p.m., retiring service members can receive pre-separation coun-seling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating service mem-ber can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior toDOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “careerready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is requiredprior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.

June 18/ Spouse Appreciation Dinner For Spouses Of Deployed: Join us

from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for great fellowship, fun, and good food! All on us! June 22/ Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): Held June 22 to 26

from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., these hour-long classes are designed to helpjob-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging jobmarket. Classes include Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, JobSearch, Applications & Cover Letters, Start Your Resume, ResumeBuilder, Scholarship & Education, Social Networking, Interviewingfor Success, Salary Negotiation, Fine Tune Your Resume, NavigatingUSA Jobs, Job Fair 101, and a Human Resource Panel forquestion/answer sessions!

June 23/ Key Spouse update: This training is for all appointed Key

Spouses. Training will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 24/ PCS-Moving Made Easy: Learn from experts how to prepare

and PCS smoothly. This class will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. / Good Credit—I Want That (webinar): Whether trying to build,

fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score.This class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.

Notices/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is

in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assemblingworkshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loanlocker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity tolearn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume!Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, liketo help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - wework around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteeropportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick updonations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR).

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist allService members, Veterans, and family members who may have ques-tions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedulean appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the WeaponsStation (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the ABoffice in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

/ The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offering aGait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care!We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower extrem-ity in both walking and running and then make running shoe andinjury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRICAREPrime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessmentsare performed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of eachmonth. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 to book anappointment. Slots book up quickly, so please don’t hesitate to calland make your appointment today!

/ The Airman & Family Readiness Center's Discovery Room'sopen hours of operation have changed to 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Monday through Friday. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Air Baseand Weapons Station libraries for their afterhours needs.

EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Fleet and Family Support

Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, WeaponsStation, unless otherwise specified. For more information, callFFSC at 794-7480 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

June 16/ Entrepreneur Training Track: Learn all about the ins and outs

of starting your own small business! This class will be held June 16to 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

June 18/ Smooth Move: Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts

on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not needorders to attend. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 22/ Home Selling: Are you selling your home soon? Selling a

home can be difficult, let us help. Join this workshop to gain the tools

you may need to successfully sell your property. The workshop willbe held from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

June 23/ Funancial Summer Day Camp: Children, ages 5 to 13 years

old, will learn and explore in the fields of entrepreneurship, finance,savings, being wise consumers and life skills lessons. This camp willbe held June 23 to 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 24/ Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Student Loans:

Feeling overwhelmed with student loan debt? FFSC now offersnews, guidance and insightful perspective on your rights and respon-sibilities for your student loans. From 2 to 4 p.m., learn how you canpay your loans down, faster, capping your interest rate, and qualify-ing for additional programs all by invoking your rights under SCRA!

June 25/VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down

into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative willprovide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members arewelcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant totheir current situation.

Notices/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culmi-

nating activity to verify service members have met their CareerReadiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member CareerReadiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by theA&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) toverify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstoneappointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint BaseCharleston-NWS at 794-7480.

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Departmentof Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist allService 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 M-F, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or requestmore information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB)office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. Forwalk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503,room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

/ Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center,Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m.Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn aboutthe Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston.

/ Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family SupportCenter offers assistance to transferring service members and theirfamilies by providing information on their next assignment viaMilitary Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settledvia a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine,copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer sys-tem called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date informationon most military duty stations and communities.

/ Movie Nights at LIBERTY - Enjoy a LIBERTY movie nightthe second and fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm in theLiberty Game Room. We provide the food and drinks and featuresome oldie (but goodie) movies and some new in-theaters-nowmovies! Check out which movies we will be playing on the LibertyCalendar posted in the Liberty Lounge! This event is free and gearedtoward unaccompanied Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 and geo-bache-lors; CAC is required for sign-up. For more information call 296-3942 or Facebook at Liberty NWS.

/ Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee: Come outand support the Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee!Meetings are held every Thursday at 11:15 in building 246, room114A. Be a part of the wing level committee as we coordinate eventsacross the base promoting diversity and equality! Contact Tech. Sgt.Whitehead at 963-5208.

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