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U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Paolo Bayas / Graphic by Chuck DiggleThe USS Ronald Reagan travels toward the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2015, to serve as the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. The RonaldReagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, provide a combat-ready force to protect the collective maritime interests of U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region.

Happy Birthday Team!As I mentioned in my first message to the Fleet,

our ships, submarines and aircraft form the muscleand bones of the Navy, but the heart and soul of ourNavy is you, our people.Today we honor and celebrate 240 years of proud,

committed Americans raising their right hand tobecome Sailors and defend our country. Every dayaround the world, our people can be found on, under

and over the sea. You are smart, resourceful andcommitted Americans who want to be a part ofsomething special – to be part of our high-perform-ing Navy Team. You are a formidable force.Our Navy team is fueled by integrity, creativity

and toughness. Together we are greater than the sumof our individual parts. Together, we are ready tofight and win at sea.It is because of this teamwork, fused together by

common bonds of Honor, Courage, andCommitment, that we will continue to be the greatestNavy in the world.To all our Sailors, Navy civilians, proud families

and Veterans around the globe, Happy Birthday andthank you for your service.

J.M. Richardson,Chief of Naval Operations

Birthday message from the CNO

Team Charleston,On Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress voted

to fit out two civilian sailing vessels for a three monthmission to intercept transport ships carrying muni-tions and stores to the British army. With this historicdecision the United States Navy was born. Since thattime, the Navy has continued to chart courses to carryout missions in defense of our nation.The Navy has grown and developed into the most

powerful naval force in history. Today that presenceis felt on the ocean, below the sea and in the air

around the world. Now, 240 years later, we celebrate this momen-

tous day and all of the Navy’s incredible maritimemilestone and accomplishments – truly a birthday toremember!Since the beginning, Navy sailors from all back-

grounds and specialties have sailed the seven seaswith some making the ultimate sacrifice for ourbeloved country.As you know, many of the Navy’s dedicated

sailors are part of Joint Base Charleston, and

Charleston has a rich maritime tradition. They are acontinuing legacy of professionalism and valor.This year’s motto, “Ready Then, Ready Now, ReadyAlways” couldn’t be more fitting. Let us all take a moment to remember and cele-

brate the Sailors who are serving now and those whohave gone before us to protect our great nation.BZ Navy!!

V/RRob Lyman, Colonel, USAF

Commander, Joint Base Charleston

Birthday wishes from the commander

Navy Capt. Jane French, Naval HealthClinic Charleston senior nurse execu-tive (Left) and Hospitalman RecruitBrandy Sandova, general hospitalcorpsman, cut the cake during NHCC'scelebration of the Navy's 240th birth-day Oct. 13, 2015, at the clinic, locatedat Joint Base Charleston - NavalWeapons Station, S.C. The UnitedStates Navy observes it’s birthdayevery year on October 13th. The U.S.Navy is currently the largest, mostpowerful navy in the world, with thehighest combined battle fleet tonnage.The service has over 300,000 person-nel on active duty and more than100,000 in the Navy Reserve.

NHCC birthday celebration

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‘What were you wearing when you were assaulted?’By Ruby GodleySexual Assault Response Coordinator

Recently, a tweet on social media gained national attention after a userasked her followers to share their personal stories of sexual assault."What were you wearing when you were assaulted?" Followers began replying en masse with permission to retweet.

Tweets varied in response but all shed light on who is affected by sexualassault. These survivors were victimized as family members, children,working women, students and friends."First time 19 - long jean skirt and a white blouse with flowers.

Second time 28 - sweats w/ a fever of 102.""Office work clothes. Collared shirt, cardigan, pencil skirt with tights,

flats."

"Pink princess pajamas. I was 6."This article caused a surge in victim blaming across blogs and the

social media universe.Victim blaming occurs when a person is held completely or partially

responsible for the acts that have been perpetrated against them.Too often we see victims being held responsible for violent, traumatic

acts." If she hadn't worn that short skirt ... if he hadn't gotten so drunk ...if they weren't walking alone at night this wouldn't have happened." Who is really to blame though? Shouldn't the person who committed

these awful crimes be held responsible? Shouldn't we punish those whoperpetrate these crimes and hold them accountable for their actions?Not a single one of these brave survivors was at fault for what hap-

pened to them. The blame lies solely with those who hurt them.Victim blaming is not ok. It is never a victims fault.

Face-to-Face Engagements "in lieu of email"By Lt. Col. Terry Tyree437th Operations Support Squadron commander

In my experience, there is a definite art toeffectively communicating thoughts and ideas tocolleagues, subordinates and, especially, yourboss. Some will argue that the educational processfor communication began for all of us back in ele-mentary school. Our teachers taught us that sim-ple ways of doing business will stand the test oftime. When communicating, nothing beats a face-to-face meeting (eye contact) and a firm hand-shake...nothing. I know this sounds old-fashionedbut I believe it's true. Some of our most success-ful leaders in the Air Force (officer, enlisted, andcivilians) are skilled negotiators...i.e., they'vemastered the art of face-to-face engagements. Astechnology changes and new methodologies arecreated, I feel we tend to lose focus on the basicsof effective communication.When I entered the Air Force in November

1990, I was assigned to an E-3 Airborne Warningand Control (AWACS) flying squadron as anenlisted aircrew member at Tinker AFB,Oklahoma. In the early 1990s, there were nosmartphones or the heavy reliance on email thatexists today. We had old-school typewriters, suit-case-sized cellular phones and pagers, carbon-copy documents, and we went to the finance cageto get cash advances before going on temporaryduty (TDY). Everything was awesome becauseour lives were simple! I recall only one computerin the squadron and it was shared by all. The pri-mary means of communication was using face-to-face engagements "in lieu of email." This meantbreaking out of the comfort of your cubicle, officespace or work center and physically getting out tobe with your Airmen and civilians. I'm the first toagree that this is easier said than done. Non-verbalcues such as body language, demeanor and ges-tures can accent your message in person but theycues are lost in emails. During my career, I've sent more than a few

emails that were misconstrued or taken out of

context. After all, how many ofus actually receive formal "neti-quette" training? Email neti-quette such as using ALL CAPS,exclamation points! or awkwardsymbols ;-) can easily be misin-terpreted. Our backgrounds shape how

we communicate. Let's use the437 OSS as an example. The437 OSS is a diverse squadroncomprised of 40 civilians and150 Airmen spread across nineflights from seven Air ForceSpecialty Codes (AFSCs). Sincewe all come from a variety ofbackgrounds around the globe,none of us see things the same way...even if we'relooking at the same words. Dictionary.com defines Communication

as..."the imparting or interchange of thoughts,opinions, or information by speech, writing, orsigns." Some interpret this as sending an email;while others may take a different approach indeciding how communicate. How many timeshave you heard stories about peers crafting angryemails and sending them it to an entire squadronor to their bosses, without taking the emotion outof the communication and keeping it profession-al? It happens more that you think. Emails areoften taken out of context too...meaning, theintended message to be conveyed is not whatactually got typed with your fingertips. Why notremove all the guess work from an email andmaximize communication via a quick phone callor a short face-to-face meeting. You'll be surprisedat how quickly you'll build professional relation-ships allowing you to resolve issues much faster. I have a 19-year old nephew who spends 80%

of his day gaming online, while using his smartphone to text and surf the net. He is quite the mul-titasker. Now, there is nothing wrong with all ofthat. After all, I played lots of Atari and Nintendowhen I was growing up. However, too much tech-

nology and not enough socialinteraction with "real people" hasled my nephew to becomesocially inept and awkwardaround friends, family and peo-ple in general. Honestly, he does-n't know how to have a normalface-to-face conversation. Mypoint is ...effective personalinteraction and working wellwith others is a priceless skillsetthat I believe is being hinderedby the information age. The abil-ity to communicate successfullyduring face-to-face engagements(or quick phone calls) helps yournegotiation skills. It helps you as

a supervisor and pays huge dividends. These divi-dends include establishing personal and profes-sional relationships within your respectivesquadrons/units and the ability to solve issuesmore quickly with our JB mission partners.Emails can detract from time better spent with

your people. As a commander, I typically get any-where from 30 to 45 emails daily. Reading, under-standing and replying to emails consumes approxi-mately two to three hours more out of my duty day.That adds up to a lot of time that I'm not spending"out-n-about" with our Airmen and civilians. Insummary, we're talking about getting out frombehind our cubicles or offices, getting to know ourpeople (with a face and a name) and getting toknow their stories. That's how we should be lead-ing in today's Air Force. A face-to-face engage-ment coupled with a firm handshake goes a longway when establishing professional relationships.Don't get me wrong, at times a quick email may beappropriate However; we shouldn't make email ourprimary means of communication. So, the nexttime you think about typing up an email or textingmessage, remember that establishing personal andprofessional relationships with "face-to-faceengagements" has a positive and enduring impacton the people you lead.

Lt. Col. Terry Tyree437th Operations Support Squadron

commander

Who is the in-house recruiter?By Tech. Sgt. Tarshishcia J.S. Aiken796th Test Support Squadron

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – I'll never forget the firsttime my Air Force pride shot through the roof of my heart.It wasn't upon graduating basic training; that was more of a weight lifted

relief. It wasn't the first time I saw an F-22 Raptor take off, and it wasn'twhen I, as a young Airman, stood tall saluting during the sound of retreat atmy first duty station.No. The first time I experienced that level of passion to serve this country

was on a cold and chilly night outside of a toy store in Newport News,Virginia.I'd just left work but desperately desired to catch a good, one-time sale.

Although I was tired after a long day, I was determined to go because it wasthe first Christmas I'd celebrate with my husband and son, and was I excitedto do some Christmas shopping as a first-time mom.It was late when and I left the office, and I didn't want to miss the store.

So, I asked my best friend to tag along and, against our better judgment, wewent directly to the toy store – uniform and all.When we got there and began walking in, I noticed a little boy and his

father leaving. Having good "attention to detail," just as the Air Force teach-es us, I took note that the boy was wearing a military costume. I thought itwas a little funny because it wasn't Halloween.What parent would allow their child to play dress-up randomly and fur-

thermore do it out in public?I also noticed the little guy was tugging aggressively at his father's arm. It

was then that his father pointed toward us and said, "Go ahead." The littleboy took off at the speed of light running our way, and when he reached us,he threw his little hand up to the middle of his forehead to salute.By this time in our careers, saluting had become habitual for us. So, right

on cue, we honored him back with a crisp salute as if he were an officer. Hegave a big grin and ran back to his father. The dad smiled, waved and said,"Thank you."Right then, a surge jolted through me as if I'd been on a roller coaster, and

it was at that moment when my Air Force pride shown brighter than it everhad before. It was a surreal moment, and it took us a bit to gather our emo-tions before we went into the store.It wasn't the best judgment to wear the uniform out in a public place, but

that night, it certainly was worth it.I'll never forget the little boy and how enthused he was to salute me and

my friend. He looked up to us and wanted to be us.When I became an NCO, I saw that little boy in every young man and

woman who entered the Air Force. They all reported to their first duty sta-tions eager to start their career with pride to serve their country. They lookedto us and looked to us to guide them.But then, something unexpected happened.About a year or even as early as six months into their careers, the enthusi-

asm to be a part of the world's best Air Force began to fade. Suddenly, "Yes,sir" and "Yes, ma'am" statements filled with confidence became "Sir, I justwant to get out, man."What happened? I have proudly served for 13 years on active duty, and I

think I may have the answer to that question.The answer is the "in-house" recruiter isn't present. When a person aspires

to join our service, they seek out the nearest official recruiter. The officialrecruiter is the Air Force member who attends a seven-week course wherethey are taught the ability to initiate, entice and sell the desire to be in theAir Force to the civilian public.All of the new Airmen entering the Air Force prove the official recruiter

has been successful, but the recruiting job doesn't stop there. Once the newrecruit arrives to his or her assignment, it's up to the in-house recruiter tocontinue enticing and encouraging our Airmen to continue their service.Who is the in-house recruiter, you ask? It is the staff sergeant, the techni-

cal sergeant, the supervisor – the leaders who hold these positions.It is us, the NCO tier, who must accept the responsibility for keeping our

young Airmen motivated; we must be their in-house recruiter. I understandthis tier is the hardest working tier in the Air Force with lots of other respon-sibilities, but we cannot negate the primary responsibility of maintaining ourAirmen in our Air Force.In my opinion, one of the most crucial requirements for encouraging a

young Airman to continue service is by constructing and establishing ahealthy relationship between subordinate and supervisor. Remember, assupervisors we are not their dictators nor should we ever present this type ofidentity. The definition of supervisor, defined by us, should read: guidance,structure, constructive, discipline and, above all, leadership.If we only look to punish instead of providing progressive discipline in

order to correct mistakes, then we are at risk of never forming a healthy rela-tionship. If we are quick to demean and shun our subordinates for their deci-sions rather than guide them to positive perspectives, then we minimize theart of trust.Lastly, if we abuse the authority of our stripes not only have we disre-

spected the rank structure and what it stands for, we've merely accomplishedenforcing respect instead of encouraging it.In simplest terms, I mean a lot of our Airmen have the potential to

become senior NCOs. But, before they even get the opportunity, theybecome discouraged and end their careers. We as NCOs should encourageour Airmen so they'll know their true potential and the ability they have toreach the senior NCO level.The job of the official recruiter is done. Now, in-house recruiters must

continue the job by building relationships with our Airmen and exemplifyingpositive images of who we are so that our Airmen will stay delighted in thepossibility of who they can grow to be.I now understand why the father of the little boy in my story allowed him

to wear the military costume randomly while in public. It was his way ofencouraging and supporting his son's desire to one day serve.Can you imagine what might have happened to the little boy's dreams in

that moment had my friend and I refused to salute him back? Can you dis-cern how he may have felt?Just like the little boy in front of the toy store, our Airmen desire to serve

our country, to salute us, look up to us and one day be us. And, just as myfriend and I did, we as NCOs should salute them back. As difficult as it maybe to supervise our Airmen, we must always strive to endear them while weendure them because, after all, we were once them.

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Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC)Charleston Sailors took part in a special event cel-ebrating the promotion of Naval Reserve CaptainAndrew Lennon to the rank of Rear AdmiralLower Half on Oct. 3, 2015. Families, friends and Sailors braved the historic

rainy weather to attend the ceremony for CaptainLennon. Guest speaker, Admiral George Ballance,Fourth Fleet Commander, praised Captain Lennonand commented on what an honor it has been tohave him lead the Submarine Force ReserveComponent. Prior to Admiral Ballance's speech,Captain Lennon raised his left hand and recited theoath of office. He assumed the title of RearAdmiral Lower Half while continuing his tenure asSubmarine Force Reserve ComponentCommander.Newly appointed Rear Admiral Lennon

thanked the leaders and fellow Sailors who helpedhim reach the rank of Rear Admiral.The Submarine Force Reserve Component consists of 57

Navy Reserve Units responsible for undersea warfare opera-tions, undersea rescue, expeditionary maintenance and forceprotection to the fleet.

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U.S. Navy Courtesy photos by HM2(SW) Jacob Johnson Admiral George Ballance (left) congratulates CaptainAndrew Lennon (right) on his promotion to Rear AdmiralLower Half at a ceremony Oct. 3, 2015, at Joint BaseCharleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C. Rear AdmiralLennon is the Submarine Force Reserve Componentcommander.

By Airman 1st Class Derrik Florkiewicz628th Communications Squadron

Many of us use Facebook to keep up with family andfriends, sharing pictures, thoughts, etc. and it may seem thatonly a small percentage of Facebook's user accounts are com-promised. However, the raw numbers are astounding.Chances are, either you or a friend, have dealt with the

repercussions of an unpleasant hacked Facebook account.Facebook documents have revealed that more than 600,000accounts are hacked on a daily basis. That may only be 0.06%of the billion-plus account logins that happen every day butthat averages out to be one every 140 milliseconds.With these numbers in mind, it would probably be in our

best interest to keep a few simple tips in mind before paddlingout to surf the internet.Only establish and maintain connections with people you

know and trust. This is especially important when you considerthe amount personal information you divulge on your own page. Review your friend connections often. Many of us have

added people that we don't actually know in real life. Assumethat anyone can see any information about your activities, per-sonal and professional, that you post and share.Don't post anything on social media that you wouldn't want

everyone to know. Ensure that your family takes similar pre-cautions with their accounts. Their privacy and sharing set-tings can expose your personal data.Use secure browser settings when possible and monitor

your browsing history to ensure that you recognize all accesspoints.Always be vigilant of external links. These can often lead

to unsafe sites, potentially exposing you to viruses. Do notlogin to or link to third-party sites (e.g. Twitter, Instagram)using your Facebook account. "Facebook Connect" sharesyour and your friends' information with third party sites thatmay aggregate and misuse personal information.Beware of apps, such as Farmville, that request intrusive

permission rights to your profile. Granting these apps permis-sions can potentially give them the ability to access and shareyour personal information.If you no longer plan on using your Facebook account,

instead of leaving it idle and vulnerable, delete it. If you planon being away from your account for an extended period oftime, such as a deployment, you have the option of puttingyour account on hiatus.These are just a few of the many precautions you can take

to ensure your social media experience is safe and protectedduring your time on the internet.

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Airmen and Sailors alike want to be healthy, fit, and have plenty of energy to get throughtheir days. When does pursuing these goals have adverse side effects on your health and, pos-sibly, affect the future of your career?Supplements, energy drinks and health foods are becoming increasingly popular and some

even have approval of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, that does not guaranteethese products are safe for military members to consume. Many ingredients used in supple-ments are not recommended for military members because they can cause failures on urinal-ysis tests and poor performance on physical fitness tests."Dietary supplements are not tested for safety, so at any given time there could be ingredi-

ents that aren't listed on the label or dosages that are inaccurate," said Alaine Mills, a healthpromotion dietitian with the 628th Medical Group Health and Wellness Center (HAWC)."Supplements are also not tested for effectiveness, so claims that supplements produce certainresults are often completely false."Products found at most stores including multi-vitamins, pre-workout drinks, protein supple-

ments and weight loss thermogenics are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration forsafe consumption. Health complications such as liver damage, irregular heartbeat, hypertension,insomnia, heartburn and stomach ulcers are all common side effects of using these products."Having a proper diet and exercise regimen is the only real way to build muscle, lose weight

and become healthy for the long term, there are no short cuts. It is essential to do your home-work before putting anything in your body. Just because a product is sold on base does notmean it is safe," said Mills. Using food in its natural form can produce many of the outcomesthat popular supplements promise and it is safer and less expensive.• Are you taking body-building supplements? Focus meals around chicken, seafood, eggs,

oysters, beans, nuts and seeds. These foods promote muscle growth.• Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)? Food sources for those nutrients include cottage

cheese, seafood, meat and poultry, nuts and seeds, as well as dried, whole lentils.• Whey or Casein protein supplements? Adding milk, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and

yogurt to your daily diet will help your body naturally repair muscle.• Creatine Supplements? Try increasing your intake of lean red meats, wild game and fish

(particularly salmon, herring and tuna)"One third of Airmen report using legal body building supplements and one in six say

they've used weight loss supplements in the past year," said Col. (Dr.) John Oh, the chief ofhealth promotion for the Air Force Medical Support Agency. "Body building and weight losssupplements, as well as sexual enhancement and diabetes supplements, are high-risk cate-gories that should raise red flags."There are many resources available to military members to help identify how "high threat"

a supplement can be for you, but there is no banned list or approved list of supplements forDepartment of Defense members. The OPSS website contains videos, fact sheets, FAQs andbriefings to help Airmen make informed, responsible decisions on supplement use.Additionally, the website has an "Ask the Expert" feature where Airmen can directly pose

questions to a supplement expert."Reading the labels on supplements is crucial. Words like "proprietary blend" and "delivery

systems" are generic terms used to disguise potentially harmful mixes of chemicals," saidMills. "Bottom line, if it promises a quick fix, has numerous unpronounceable words and hasmultiple daily values above 200% (besides fish oil and glucosamine), chances are it isn't yourbest bet to becoming healthy.""We encourage military members to get educated on dietary supplement safety through

Operation Supplement Safety, the Department of Defense dietary supplement education andsafety campaign," Oh said. More information about the campaign can be found at: www.hprc-online.org/opss.

This illustration created on Oct. 13, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., contains informationon how to help identify safe dietary supplements by listing questions pertaining to the prod-uct as well as sample labels showing hazards to be aware of. Operation Supplement Safetybrings awareness to what dietary supplements are on the market and how to decide what issafe to take and what isn't through education.

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From the Joint Base Charleston Chaplains Office

Joint Base Charleston finished up the annual Feds FeedsFamilies campaign on October 2, 2015. Launched in 2009as part of President Obama's United We Serve campaign,Feds Feed Families was designed to help food banks andpantries stay stocked during summer months when they tra-ditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase inneed.

At JB Charleston, service members were asked to bringnon-perishable food items and place them in designated col-lection boxes located at various commands and collectionpoints on both the Naval Weapons Station and the Air Base.These boxes supported the Low Country Food Bank ofNorth Charleston. JB Charleston donated more than 26,000pounds of food. In this year's compassionate competition the Navy edged

the Air Force 13,512 lbs. to 12,651 lbs. - a mere 861 lb. dif-

ference for a worthy cause. The individual collection pointwith the most pounds donated this year was at the JB-NWSNavy Commissary. The individual command with the mostpounds of donated food was the Naval Space and WarfareSystems Command (SPAWAR) located on JB-NWS, whichwill receive the Feds Feed Family plaque for their outstand-ing effort.The Feds Feeds Families campaign is managed by the

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Joint Base Charleston Fire Department firemen show visitors how to properly put out fires using a firesimulation game during fire prevention week Oct. 6, 2015, at the Base Exchange on JB Charleston – AirBase, S.C. Fire prevention week was Oct. 4 through Oct. 10 and the JB Charleston Fire Department hostedseveral events around the Air Base and Weapons Station. Fire prevention week was established in 1925by President Calvin Coolidge when close to 15,000 American citizens died in fires the previous year.

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A fire truck from the Joint Base Charleston Fire Department is displayed in front of theNavy Exchange Oct. 8, 2015, on JB Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Clayton CupitA Joint Base Charleston Fire Department fireman gives out popcorn to visitorsduring fire prevention week Oct. 6, 2015, at the Base Exchange on JBCharleston – Air Base, S.C.


Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. CharltonJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

When thinking of banking or finance, people may have atendency to think: short hours and a relatively simple job.However, this is a superficial view of a very detailed occu-pation.Not only are the finance team's hours much longer than the

lobby sign indicates, the job is much more complicated anddetail oriented than commonly understood."We don't go home at three like everybody thinks," said

Senior Airman James Hauck, 628th Comptroller Squadronbudget analyst, "First off, we have to handle the people thatare still in the lobby come three o' clock; we can't just kickthem out. Secondly, we have to finish whatever audits are leftat the end of the day. Besides all that, we have to catch up onany other work and complete whatever training we may havescheduled for that day as well."Having to do so much at the end of the day, most of the

finance team doesn't leave work until well after 3 pm and,approaching one of their busiest times of the year, they stayeven later than usual.Hauck said "We just finished close out. Close out is basi-

cally the end of the fiscalyear so come October first,we have to have all fundsclosed out and audits fin-ished to ensure we have no'fallout' money. When wehave money for all of ourbase operations, we ensure itis spent appropriately andthat there is none leftover.Otherwise, we lose themoney and the next time weneed to ask for money foroperations like that, it wouldbe more difficult to get theamount we ask for.""Because of how hectic

close out can be, we stayafter hours for most ofSeptember, as well as someweekends," said SSgt.Tiffany Whitmore, 628thCPTS financial advisor andresource advisor. She added,"When it came to the lastday to get everything done,a lot of us were here untiltwo in the morning just to ensure everything was complete."Despite working long hours and being as diligent as

finance is, their work is often overlooked because so much ofit is behind the scenes.Whitmore said, "So many people think our job is easy but,

I can promise you, it is quite difficult and a lot of the time itcan be a thankless job. People think that our Airmen up frontdon't know what they're doing because sometimes they'reslow to provide answers. The reality is they're trying to findthe exact answer they need."With all the difficulties there are positives to being in the

finance world.Hauck said, "Some benefits that come with working in

finance are that it's easily transferrable to the civilian worldfor work. Additionally, the people here are great. They help

the squadron stay calm things get hectic. I really like thissquadron.""A big positive for me is that the finance office environ-

ment is flexible for my family needs," said Whitmore. "If Ihave to get off early to pick up my son, they usually let me.For the times they can't let me go early, they still let me go gethim, I just have to come back and have him stay with me as Iwork," She added.Operating like a giant clock, the finance office needs every-

one on the finance team to function properly. Though there arechallenges, the team meets them as a unit. The finance teamis an integral part of the base and the Department of Defense.Whitmore said, "The things we do help everyone. We make

the entire base run. Without us, bases couldn't function andcompleting any mission would be nearly impossible."

Behind the desk at JB Charleston’s finance office

Airman Christopher Tillman, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial systems technician, helpsStaff Sgt. Rob MacPeek, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance operatorand his spouse, Candace, file paperwork in the finance office at Joint Base Charleston – AirBase, S.C., Oct. 7, 2015.

Senior Airman James Hauck, 628th Comptroller Squadron budg-et analyst, cross references accounts on the Defense EnterpriseAccounting and Management System in the finance office atJoint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., Oct. 7, 2015. This is thefirst year DEAMS was fully integrated into the office.

By Lt. Col. Theresa Murphy66th Medical Squadron

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – According tothe American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second mostcommon kind of cancer in women. Additionally, the ACS esti-mates that one in eight women, or 12 percent, in the U.S. willdevelop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. Aboutone in 36 women, or 3 percent, will die from breast cancer.Fortunately, death rates from breast cancer have been on

the decline since 1989 as a result of earlier detection throughscreening, increased awareness and improved treatment. Menare also at risk from breast cancer, but at a lower rate and alsoneed to be screened as needed.In breast cancer, abnormal breast tissue grows out of con-

trol. Symptoms may include the following: lump in the breastor underarm; a change in breast size or shape; thickening,swelling, irritation or dimpling of the skin or nipple; rednessor flaking skin around the nipple; nipple discharge other thanbreast milk; and pain in the breast or nipple. Although thesesymptoms can occur with conditions other than cancer,women with persistent symptoms should seek medical care.Certain risk factors increase the likelihood of developing

breast cancer. These include: older age; a personal or familyhistory of breast cancer (mother, sister, daughter); never giv-ing birth or giving birth later in life; never breastfeeding; start-ing menstrual cycles at a very young age; starting menopauselater in life; taking hormone replacement therapy; being over-weight; not exercising regularly; smoking; and drinking morethan one alcoholic drink per day.Having risk factors does not mean you will develop breast

cancer. However, it is important to discuss those risk factorswith a provider.Breast cancer screening is the best method to detect breast

cancer early and has been found to lower the risk of dyingfrom breast cancer.Screening tests include mammograms, clinical breast

exams by a provider and breast self-exams.Mammograms are a radiographic image of the breast, and

are recommended every one to two years for women 40 yearsand older. A clinical breast exam is often accomplished as partof the annual well-woman exam. Women should performbreast self-exams at home monthly. To learn more on how toperform breast self-exams, visit www.cancer.org or talk to aprovider.

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CATHOLIC SERVICESDaily Mass Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Air Base (AB) ChapelThursdays @ 11:30 a.m. - Weapon Station (WS) ChapelThe Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for prayer between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.Sunday- Mass9 a.m. - AB Chapel • 11:30 a.m. - WS Chapel

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Capt. Tim Sparks, deputy commander of Joint Base Charleston (left), and CommandMaster Chief Joe Gardner from Naval Support Activity join Ruby Godley, Sexual AssaultResponse Coordinator (Right), to recognize 28 service members, representing each ofthe Navy's mission partners, after completing Sexual Assault Prevention and ResponseInitial Victim Advocate Training on October 9, 2015 at JB Charleston – Weapons Station.After receiving certification through the National Organization of Victim Assistance,these newly trained Victim Advocates will serve on the 24/7 SAPR Watchbill and be ableto respond to victims of sexual assault.

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By Chaplain Joel C. Harris, LTC, USA (Ret)

In relationships sometimes “little things” need tobe overlooked. However, “little things” done or saidrepeatedly can be something dangerous leading tohurt feelings, broken relationships or worse. Theoccasional inconsideration, harsh words spokenhastily and little put downs may all seem small atthe time but taken together they become a glaring

“incompatibility.” In the “Song of Songs,” we read, “Quick! Catch

all the little foxes before they ruin the vineyard ofyour love.” Just like animals that can ruin a garden,small habits can ruin a relationship. God’s remedy?Get them out in the open. Be honest about thehurts. Do something POSITIVE to replace thathabit and recognize the one non-negotiable item inyour relationship is your commitment to each other.

Dealing with the little things

By By Christine Adcox

Hello Everyone! My name is Christine Adcoxand I am the new SARC (Sexual Assault ResponseCoordinator). I am so happy to be here and work-ing with JB Charleston Airman, dependents andcivilian employees. A little about me, I moved here from Marine

Corp Recruiting Depot (Parris Island) where, forthe previous five years, I was the SARC andVictim Advocate with the Family AdvocacyProgram. Prior to working with the military, I wasin the civilian sector as a law enforcement officer.I conducted investigations and supervised the vic-tim services and sex offender office. Basically, I have been working with victims of

crime for nineteen years. I love my job and thecareer path I have chosen. I graduated from Tri-

County Technical College with an Associate’sDegree in Public Safety and Park University witha Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal JusticeAdministration. Currently, I am finishing up myMaster’s in Human Services Counseling andCriminal Justice. I have two sons who are bothattending college.I look forward to working with everyone! The SARC’s Office is located on S. Davis Dr,

building #246, room #118. Office: (843) 963-7881To reach the SAPR VA, TSgt Bandy (843) 963-

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From 628th Force Support Squadron

Halloween is an exciting night for childrento dress up, go trick-or-treating, attend partiesand get free goodies. As always, the TeamCharleston community is looking forward to asafe and secure night of fun, the hours fortrick-or-treating on base will be from 6 to 8p.m., Oct. 31.To ensure a safe and enjoyable trick-or-

treating experience, follow these guidelinesboth on and off base:During the hours of darkness or limited

visibility everyone should wear or carry anillumination device such as reflective belts orreflective tape, flashlights or glow sticks tohelp increase visibility to cars. If your childdoes not receive a glow stick at school or atthe Hallo-weenie Roast, the pumpkinpatrollers will have plenty with them whilepatrolling. Just ask for one.Costumes should be made of flame retar-

dant materials. If the costume is homemade,please ensure to either use a fire retardantspray or fabric that has been treated with fireretardant. If a child is wearing a mask ensurethe holes are big enough to see not only infront of them but peripherally as well.Never go inside someone's house. Always

accept the treats from the doorway only.Inform children not to eat

any treats until they arebrought home and properlyinspected. Discard anytreats that are not individ-ually wrapped. Wash orpeel all fruits.For safety reasons and

out of consideration for oth-

ers, only visit houses where the front porchlights are on. Residents, if you want childrento visit your house, turn the porch light on. Ifnot, leave it off.For all the non-participating individuals

driving on and off base pay extra attention tocrosswalks, intersections and the sides of theroad. Kids are going to be extra excited andrunning across the street to get to otherhomes. Keep scanning your surroundingswhile driving.We encourage children to have their par-

ent's or guardian's phone number writtendown (inside their candy bag is a great idea).If the child is separated, the pumpkinpatrollers can immediately contact a parent orguardian with their location. Last year'spumpkin patrol had four instances of lost chil-dren, all of whom were reunited with familymembers within 10 minutes.

Adult's costumes should be of good tasteand not be designed or represent anythingassociated with terrorism or be perceived as athreat (i.e. toy guns). Finally, for all adults, if you see something-

-say something by keeping alert for any sus-picious activity and report anything unusualto the Security Forces Base DefenseOperations Center at 963-3611 on the AirBase or to 794-7555 on the Weapons Station.

The 628th Security ForcesSquadron is looking for adultswho would like to volunteerfor the annual "PumpkinPatrol" to assist at cross-walks and on walkingpatrols. If interested contactSecurity Forces Operations

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Vietnam veterans visit Joint Base Charleston

Senior Airman Joshua Sanders, 628th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman,explains EOD equipment to Joe Burkhart, Vietnam War veteran, in a hangar at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base,S.C., on Oct. 10, 2015. Burkhart and the other Vietnam War veterans were visiting JB Charleston for a base tour.

During a Vietnam veteran base tour, Randal Weber sits under one of theC-17 Globemaster III’s engines in a hangar at Joint Base Charleston – AirBase, S.C., Oct. 10, 2015. Weber served as an Air Force Sgt. jet enginemechanic.

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Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For moreinformation, call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

October 19-23/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: Oct 19-23,

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares servicemembers for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome toattend all sessions on a space-available-basis.

October 21/ Educational opportunities counseling: Oct. 21, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help youreach your educational goals.

/ Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston: Oct. 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Join us for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for mil-itary spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect, learn about base resources, and learn whereto shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!

October 23/ VA Benefits Briefing: Oct. 23, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Learn about all

your VA benefits in this briefing! If you are exempt from the TransitionGPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty.

October 24/ Have you ever wanted to take a gourmet cooking class? NOW

YOU CAN! Sign up quick, because for a limited time, you will havethe opportunity to learn from a bona-fide chef in a technical kitchenlearning culinary skills that will wow your friends and family (andkeep them healthy too). The class is on Saturday October 24th from1000 until 1200 at Trident Technical College on Rivers avenue.Contact the HAWC to register at (843) 963-4087 and we will emailyou directions.

October 26-29/ Operation employment: Oct. 26-29, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. These

hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve theiremployability in today's challenging job market. Classes range fromResume Writing, Interviewing for Success, Applications & CoverLetters, to Navigating USA Jobs! Register for the classes that you need.

October 28/ Good Credit – I Want That: Oct. 28, 1-2 p.m. Whether trying to

build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a greatscore.

/ PCS-Moving Made Easy: Oct. 28, 9:30-11 a.m. Learn fromexperts how to prepare and PCS smoothly.

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

is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assem-bling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting withloan locker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunityto learn, 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

Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR)./ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of

Veterans 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 offer-ing a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventativecare! We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lowerextremity in both walking and running and then make running shoeand injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRI-CARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gaitassessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday after-noon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 tobook an appointment.

/ Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’tmiss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the VeterinaryTreatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston. Services include annualvaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay,neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals. These services areoffered for all branches of the military for active duty, retirees andreserves. The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 ScartonLane, Bldg., 648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the OutdoorRecreation Center. They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838.

/ The Airman & Family Readiness Center's DiscoveryRoom's open hours of operation have changed to 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday. Patrons are encouraged to visit the AirBase and Weapons Station libraries for their afterhours needs.

/ SAI Yoga - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 pm. Getall stretchy at the Air Base Fitness Center every Tuesday andThursday with SAI! Practice ancient techniques of balance and med-itation. It's FREE!! This event is geared toward single Airmen andSailors 18-25yrs but open to all.

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/

October 21/ Five Love Languages: Oct. 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. What makes

you feel loved? People express love for one another in variousways. It is essential for couples to identify how to communicatetheir love to one another so they can improve their relationship.

Come and discover your love language.

October 24/ Have you ever wanted to take a gourmet cooking class? NOW

YOU CAN! Sign up quick, because for a limited time, you will havethe opportunity to learn from a bona-fide chef in a technical kitchenlearning culinary skills that will wow your friends and family (andkeep them healthy too). The class is on Saturday October 24th from1000 until 1200 at Trident Technical College on Rivers avenue.Contact the HAWC to register at (843) 963-4087 and we will emailyou directions.

October 26/ Home Selling: Oct. 26, 2:30 - 4 p.m. Are you selling your

home soon? Selling a home can be difficult, let us help. Join thisworkshop to gain the tools you may need to successfully sell yourproperty.

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.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.mil - To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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The Patriot • October 16, 2015 11REC REVIEWREC 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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TAKING AN AMBULANCE IS SAFER. Emergency responders are trained to stabilize patients and can provide care on the way to the hospital.Roper St. Francis has five ERs conveniently located throughout the Lowcountry:Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital – West Ashley • Roper Hospital – Downtown Charleston • Roper Hospital Diagnostics & ER-Berkeley – Moncks CornerRoper Hospital Diagnostics & ER-Northwoods – North Charleston • Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital – Mount Pleasant

WHEN TO GO TO THE ERMaking the right choice could save your life.

CHILDREN

CALL 9-1-1

12 MONTHS & UNDERFirst speak to your doctor, if possible.

GO TO THE CLOSEST ER IF YOURCHILD IS:Turning blue or paleHas slow or labored breathingLethargic or hard to wake

ADULT

SIGNS OF A STROKE (FAST)Face drooping onone side

Arm weakness onone side

Speech slurred

Time – call 9-1-1immediately

Severeabdominal pain

Ingested toxic chemical or medications

Head trauma with loss of consciousness

Severe diPculty breathing or asthma attack

Broken bones through skin or severe deformity

Loss of consciousness

Weakness or paralysis

Extreme pain

Severe burns

Crushing/persistent chest pain

FEVER OF 101°OR HIGHER FOR BABIESUNDER 3 MONTHS

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