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By Staff Sgt. Renae PittmanJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

How do you take the third worst state in the country for thenumber of traffic fatalities that are drunk driving related andturn it around? How do you address an increasing number ofunderage drinking incidents and DUIs on Joint BaseCharleston? Two years ago when Joint Base Charleston lead-ership asked these very questions, it got its answer – ProjectSTAR (Safety Through Alcohol Responsibility).Project STAR is a program involving members from the

Air Base, Weapons Station and the local community who havecome together and started creating strategies on how to reducethe number of underage alcohol related incidents and DUIs inthe community and on Joint Base Charleston. "The goal is awareness, safety and reduction by finding

alcohol-free alternative activities Airmen and Sailors can par-ticipate in as well as creating, strengthening, and implement-ing policies that can help, including awareness with the localbusinesses and the community," said Shari Harrison, LocalProject Coordinator for Project STAR. "Project STAR TaskGroups have updated and strengthened the DUI Battle Planand have created an Off-Limits Policy that would apply tolocal retailers who continue to sell alcoholic beverages tounderage personnel."

Both of these policies will help to reduce DUI's and first-time alcohol-related incidents. Alcohol-free alternative activities have included events

such as the "Awesome Obstacle Course," the PaintballChallenge, the Reindeer Run, and the recent Run or Dyeevent. Hundreds of Airmen and Sailors have participated inthese events, which include competitions, prizes, and food.During the upcoming year, at least two Project STAR alterna-tive activities are being planned for each quarter. Members ofProject STAR have found that planning alternative activitiesnot involving alcohol is one of the largest contributions totheir successState Project Manager Terecia Wilson said, "Project STAR

is a collaborative effort that involves many community part-ners working on all the various Project STAR Task Groupswith Joint Base Charleston personnel. Partners include repre-sentatives from MUSC; local colleges and universities withlarge underage populations; The Charleston Center and TheE.K. Kennedy Center, which are the local alcohol and drugabuse commissions; transportation partners from theBerkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments,Tri-County Link and CARTA; and the 9th Circuit AlcoholEnforcement Team, which includes numerous local lawenforcement agencies, solicitors, and judges." Joint Base Charleston is the first joint base to receive

money from the Military Discretionary Grant Program, whichfunds the project. Through an agreement with the Departmentof Justice and the U.S. Air Force, Project STAR was awarded$624,310 on a three-year time line to find long-term solutionsto alcohol-related drinking problems.According to Harrison, "There is a need to focus attention on

this problem through a comprehensive community approach,using evidence-based strategies and countermeasures."The last two years have been full of challenges, whether

personnel turn-over or trying to find common ground betweenbranches of the military and community members."One of our biggest challenges is on the logistics side of the

house – getting members living off base to participate inactivities here on base, and getting those single Airmen andSailors that don't have cars, out to the planned events," saidHarrison.Since many young Sailors on the Weapons Station are

attending school, a large number of them don't have vehicles.Tri-County Link, the local public transit agency that servesBerkeley County, stepped up to the plate and joined ProjectSTAR in a pilot transportation initiative, starting a new routethat runs on the weekends from the Weapons Station toNorthwoods Mall, where Sailors can connect with CARTAbuses to downtown Charleston. Once in the downtown area,Sailors can ride local shuttles at no cost. "We are saving them a lot of money in taxi fees--the shuttle

only costs $11.75 round trip to downtown Charleston com-pared to $60 or $80 they could be spending on taxis one-way."Harrison said."Teamwork around the base and local community mem-

bers, to include local law enforcement agencies, help withthings like DUI checkpoints," said Terecia Wilson, the stateproject manager for Project STAR. "DUI checkpoints serveas a deterrent to those who chose to put others at risk by drink-ing and driving. DUI checkpoints are a proven, evidence-based strategy to reduce DUI's. Under the Work Plan for

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U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit437th Aerial Port Squadron Airmen push cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 8, 2014, on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The squadron is prepared to meet short-notice, world-wide mobility taskings in support of national objectives, and plans and executes support for more than 50 percent of all joint airborne and air transportability training missions flown by AirMobility Command and Reserve forces in support of Joint Operations. See more photos at www.charleston.af.mil.

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The Joint Base Charleston HonorGuard stands at parade rest duringthe opening ceremony for the traveling Vietnam Memorial tributewall at Patriots Point Naval &Maritime Museum, Oct. 9, 2014, inMt. Pleasant, S.C. The tribute wallwas on display through Oct. 12. The opening ceremony includedremarks by Medal of HonorRecipient Maj. Gen. JamesLivingston, several state and localofficials, a performance by the U.S. Marine Corps Band of ParrisIsland and a gun salute by the JB Charleston Honor Guard. Col. Jeffrey DeVore, JB Charlestoncommander, Navy Capt. TimothySparks, JB Charleston deputy commander, and Col. JohnLamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander were also in attendance.Courtesy photo / Jim Vickers

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By Col. Jeffrey DeVoreJoint Base Charleston commander

Don't believe everything you read.I can't tell you how many times I have heard that

throughout my career. And while it is certainly true,I think we need to be careful of overusing the term.I was visiting the Galley the other day and sat

down with a few Sailors while eating lunch. Theywere discussing some of the recent relief actionsinvolving commanders and senior enlisted person-nel in the Navy. When I asked about where theywere getting their information, they cited a fewNavy internet sites and some non-Department ofDefense blogs. I wasn't familiar with all of theirsources, but the topics they brought up were excel-lent and really challenged me as a commander andleader.One Sailor said, "You probably don't like us

reading those blogs. Don't believe everything youread, right sir?"

I think my answersurprised them. While I do think

you need to be criti-cal of what you read,I am glad they arereading things whichspark such candiddialogue. I was actu-ally very impressedon the depth of thetopics they talkedabout. I found myselftaking notes to checkup and review somethings. Maybe I amcrazy, but I loved thefact these Sailorswere out looking for information. I loved the factthey professionally challenged me on what theyread. And I loved the fact that it forced me to go

back and rethink my position.As a service member and a command-

er, this is what you want and expect fromyour people. These Sailors are not in mychain of command, but I am glad theywere not happy with accepting the statusquo. They are thinking of their future,learning about a variety of issues, andwilling to talk about those issues withtheir leadership. Trust between command-ers and their people is paramount. Therehas to be an avenue where communicationcan flow in a professional manner. Thankyou to those Sailors for having trust in me.So, it's true, don't believe everything

you read, but thank you for seekingknowledge and taking a different perspec-tive on issues and having a solid discus-

sion. I am a better commander for it, and I hopeyou are a better Sailor, Airman, Soldier, Marine,Coast Guardsman and civilian as a result as well.

Col. Jeffrey DeVore

Don't believe everything you read

By Lt. Col. Cassius Bentley15th Airlift Squadron commander

In a May Patriot article, I described "The Company" (another nickname forthe 15th Airlift Squadron) and how the people and not the machine (in ourcase, the C-17) deliver humanitarian aid or combat power to the warfighter.However, the efforts of some amazing Airmen are often only represented by aC-17 tail flash on a ramp. At the time of the previous article, we did not real-ize that in just over two months, the Company's deployment efforts as anExpeditionary Airlift Squadron would literally dominate international newsand be viewed by billions. We assumed, and then realized during the deploy-ment, that the Company extended its membership well beyond the 15th AS.In late July for the first time ever, the 437th Airlift Wing sent off a combat

squadron under the new Lead Wing construct. Simply put, a Charlestonsquadron would lead and hold responsibility for all three deployed C-17 basesin the Persian Gulf, executing up to 98 combat C-17 missions a week. The15th AS just happened to lead the new construct, as it was our turn in the rota-tion; however we did not do it alone. With a 47 percent increase in manningrequirements, we received help from every one of our active duty sistersquadrons, every 315th Airlift Wing Reserve squadron, and the Memphis AirNational Guard. We formed a formidable Total Force Integration team withphenomenal executional results that delivered more than 73 million pounds ofcargo flying more than 4,400 combat hours.Through the TFI initiative, the Company proudly extended its membership.

In fact, our high time fliers were not 15th AS members, but rather teammatesfrom the Reserves (Capt. Scott Fredrickson, 317th Airlift Squadron and Tech.Sgt. Eric Baldoni, 300th Airlift Squadron) who logged more than 250 combathours in 60 days. WWe also had the privilege to serve with some amazing flying crew chiefs,

Aircrew Flight Equipment, Ravens, Crew Comm, and Intel Airmen. I wouldlike to share with you some of the remarkable individual stories of theCompany, beginning with our story that dominated international news.In early August and shortly after our arrival, the Islamic State of Iraq and

the Levant militants issued an ultimatum to the minority religious groupknown as the Yazidis, telling them they must convert to Islam, pay a religioustax, flee or be put to death. Faced with these threats, the Yazidis fled to SinjarMountain with only the clothes on their back, leaving them in desperate needof food and water. Within 24 hours of our tasking, the Company integratedwith a robust armed overwatch, command and control assets, and additionalU.S. mobility aircraft to airdrop approximately 42,000 pounds of life-savingwater and 27,000 pounds of food. This was the first time in more than 11years that an airdrop had occurred in Iraq.The Iraqi Ministry of Immigration and the displaced Yazidis welcomed the

aid drops; and the ministry's spokesman touted the support saying the dropscame "just in time."During the next six days, the Company planned integrated humanitarian aid

airdrop missions incorporating Great Britain and Australian mobility forces.These efforts enabled Kurdish forces to evacuate thousands of refugees eachnight and ensured that those who remained on the mountain had access to foodand water. After a pause in airdrops, the Company was tasked again to conduct human-

itarian aid airdrops with the British, French and Australian mobility forcesnear the besieged town of Amerli in northern Iraq. The additional airdrop andairstrikes were authorized to aid the thousands of Shia Turkmen who were cutoff from receiving food, water and medical supplies for two months by ISIL. After the Sinjar Mountain drops, President Obama stated, "Give thanks to

our men and women in uniform--especially our brave pilots and crews overIraq who are protecting our fellow Americans and saving the lives of so manymen, women and children that they will never meet." As a witness of the tireless effort of many, I can affirm, we were "all in" as

the Iraqi airdrops encompassed our entire EAS and we are very humbled topartake in such a historic operation. Other stories may not have made it on the news, but were still distinctive

stories of the Company. One of our young pilots, 1st Lt. Stephen Saam got tospend time at his deployed location with his brother, who works at the StateDepartment. That must have been some pretty proud parents of two sons thatserve their nation and some comfort knowing that brothers were sharing mealsmore than 7,000 miles away. Often, as we were watching the news, we would soon get a phone call to

place us remotely in the storyline. The most sobering illustration was the mis-sion re-cut that Capt. James Cruz, 1st Lt. Alana Benishek, Staff Sgt. SethDunworth, and Airman 1 Class Allen Corona flew in transporting the first gen-eral officer killed in combat since Vietnam (Maj. Gen. Greene) fromAfghanistan to Germany. As in every dignified transfer, the crew was humbledand honored to be a part of a fellow American's journey home. We discovered during our deployment that we were actually closer to the

storyline than initially expected. As a childhood friend of the general's son,1st Lt. Nicholas Strobel was extremely proud his teammates were chosen topay respects during the general's journey home. During the initial reporting ofthe tragedy, Senior Airman Meghan Wendel, 437th Operation SupportSquadron was deeply concerned as her dad was also present that day when anAfghan soldier opened fire at a military academy near Kabul. Tears were shedwhen Wendel, by happenstance, later reunited with her dad in an EAS orien-tation flight to Afghanistan. Every Sept. 11, we reflect and remind ourselves why we serve our great

nation. We can also recall where we were on that day in 2001. Our unitdeployment manager in the EAS, Staff Sgt. Megan Rich-Aiken from JointBase McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, remembers vividly that day as her momworked in the World Trade Center. For three days after the towers fell, she didnot hear from her mom, but thankfully her mom did eventually make it hometo Brooklyn. In her honor, Staff Sgt. Rich-Aiken flew the American Flag onone of our Sept. 11 downrange missions.During the deployment, the Company grew its membership; but more

importantly, we had the opportunity to strengthen our bonds and learn more ofour Airmen's stories. The Company discovered that with sole focus on ourcore competencies, we were an unstoppable airlift combat force. As a com-mander, I reconfirmed that I must persistently find ways to take care of theAirmen that I serve, mitigate distractions to maximize focus on mission andstill safeguard opportunities to have fun. For 60 plus days, we did just that.The Company worked hard, stayed smart and kept morale high. I could nothave been more humbled and proud to serve shoulder to shoulder with theCompany!

The Company: Part II

By Lt. j.g. Danielle DonnellyNaval Health Clinic Charleston

"This is a date you'll remember for the rest ofyour life."That was what the Red Cross worker told me

and my husband the day our home burned down.She was right.That date was Jan. 21, 2014 - the day our apart-

ment building went up in flames, and so too, didmost of our belongings.We lost nearly everything. Thankfully, we were

safe, but most of our possessions had beendestroyed. Our only saving grace was a fire-proofsafe that had protected our most important docu-ments from the fire.Just eight months prior, a relative had given us

that fire-proof safe as a wedding gift. In it we hadfiled away our social security cards, birth certifi-cates, marriage certificate, passports, the rentalagreement, spare checkbooks and car titles.I can only imagine how extremely difficult and

time-consuming it would have been for us toreplace these items, if we had no form of ID orproof of citizenship, and now no mailing address tohave replacements sent. We did have renters' insurance. In fact, I remem-

ber reading over the insurance contract before sign-ing it and learning the meaning of "personal liabil-

ity." Personal liability is basically there to coveryourself from lawsuits filed against you and thelandlord if, for example, someone on your premis-es slips and hurts themselves because of your rug.It does not actually cover your personal belongingsin the event of a fire or flood. Unfortunately, therewere a handful of people in my apartment buildingwho did not understand the difference and signedup for the policy that only covered personal liabil-ity and not their personal belongings; they receivedno compensation after losing everything. My hus-band and I fortunately had our household itemscovered and received a check from the insurancecompany a little over a month after the fire.But in the meantime, we had nothing. No home.

No clothes. No possessions.It was by the support from friends, family and

the community that we were able to recover soquickly. We were genuinely surprised and gratefulfor the generosity of our coworkers, fellow Sailorsand family members who quickly came together toaid us in our time of crisis. They made donations offurniture, gift cards, clothes, blankets, cookingutensils and toiletries. More importantly, theyoffered sagely advice and emotional support. Thehousing office helped move us into a home onbase. The Red Cross was also a great resource forus. In fact, on the day of the fire, the Red Cross wasthere handing out emergency fund cards, bathroom

toiletries, clothes, Goodwill vouchers, contactnumbers for counseling, and more to the survivors.Often times catastrophic events like a fire, can

destroy people's lives or put them on hold.According to the National Coalition for theHomeless, catastrophic events account for nearly30 percent of homelessness. How a single eventcan change a person's life so drastically is indeed afrightening thought. People with no safety nets andno social support have a much harder time recover-ing, or may never recover at all.With most of our family in Indiana, they could

only do so much for my husband and me at thetime, which is why I am especially grateful to mywonderful coworkers and fellow Sailors for beingthere for us. I am also grateful that we have chari-table organizations like the Red Cross and theNavy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Without thesesocial safety nets, I have no doubt that my familyand I would have ended up becoming homeless.No matter where one lives, it is always wise to

take precautions ahead of time. Renters insuranceand a fire-proof safe made a huge difference inhow quickly we were able to rebuild our lives.After reflecting on what had happened to us andwhat could have happened as a result of the fire, Inow fully appreciate the importance of renter'sinsurance, a fire-proof safe, and outside help frommy friends, family, and the community.

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By Staff Sgt. Christopher Griffin1st Combat Camera Squadron

More than 20 Airmen from the 1st Combat CameraSquadron completed a Sensitive-Site Exploitation ruck marchexercise Sept. 26, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The training event was held to help ensure imagery-captur-

ing warfighters are able to meet mission requirements, toinclude providing imagery of strategic and operational impor-tance in austere conditions.Combat Camera Airmen grabbed their cameras and packed

their ruck sacks with weights varying from 30 to 60 pounds,representative of the loads they would carry during actualmissions. The Airmen were then divided into three teams andheaded out on a five-and-a-half-mile trek. Half way throughthe march, each team received an intelligence briefing detail-ing a simulated sensitive-site and their mission to documentit. Following the exercise, Airmen brought their imagery backto be evaluated by the squadron's senior leaders."When we started marching, my entire body felt it, but in

the end I was really proud of the training I accomplished,"said Senior Airman Alexandra Minor, 1st CTCS combat pho-tojournalist. "I feel like it helped prepare me physically forcombat."During the SSE, Airmen had to visually capture simulated

scenarios involving weapon caches, aircraft, and casualties inpreparation for real-world missions. With limited time on site,teams were divided up and tasked to document different areas of the site from man-mademarkers to disturbed vegetation."It's important that we train together, facing some of the conditions that could occur in com-

bat," said Capt. Jonathan Simmons, 1st CTCS flight commander. "I believe Airmen whorucked with me that day will be better prepared for similar situations down range."

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An aerial photo taken with an unmanned quad copter documents members of the 1st Combat Camera Squadron participatingin a ruck march Sept. 26, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the ruck march was to train Airmen to capturecritical imagery in austere conditions.

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Project STAR, DUI checkpoints will be con-ducted periodically on both sides of JointBase Charleston and in a target area surround-ing Joint Base Charleston."Besides sponsoring alcohol-free alternative

activities, the grant money has been used topurchase equipment such as "drunk goggles"and go-karts to assist the Alcohol and DrugAbuse Prevention and Treatment program inraising awareness on base of how alcoholimpairs the ability to safely operate a vehicle.Project STAR has also purchased PassiveAlcohol Sensors, flashlights with alcohol sen-sors on them, to assist with the local DUIcheckpoints, as well as for use when checkingID's at the gates and during dorm/barrackspatrols.Project STAR is based on the use of evi-

dence-based, proven strategies that whenfully implemented can be effective in reduc-ing first-time alcohol-related incidents amongunderage military personnel, as well as reduc-ing their involvement (and those who are of-

age) in DUI-related crashes, injuries andfatalities. Grant requirements included con-ducting a comprehensive Needs and ResourcesAssessment to determine the extent of theunderage drinking problem on Joint BaseCharleston as well as the development of adetailed work plan addressing the findings ofthe Needs Assessment. Eight Task Groupswere formed to create individual Work Plansfor various Project STAR strategies, such ascoalition development, compliance checks,additional enforcement, local policy develop-ment, DUI checkpoints, alternative activitiesand other environmental strategies. "With all the money invested in these

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Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, passes the 628th MedicalGroup guidon to Col. Margret Jones as she assumes command of the 628th MDGOct. 16, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Jones’ previous assignment was asDeputy Medical Group Commander and Commander, 21st Medical OperationsSquadron, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Jones is replacing Col.Judith Hughes, who will retire after more than 27 years of Air Force service.

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Members of Joint Base Charleston play corn hole during Oktoberfest Oct. 10, 2014, at the dorm picnic area on Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. The event celebrated the contributions, sacrifice and service of JB Charleston’s first six (E1-E6) personnel,and featured free food, games, drinks and fun.

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Sparky the fire dog greets children during Joint Base Charleston Fire Department fire pre-vention week event Oct. 7, 2014, at the Air Base Exchange on JB Charleston, S.C. Fire pre-vention Week was Oct. 5 through 11, and the JB Charleston Fire Department hosted severalevents around the Air Base and Weapons Station. Fire prevention week was established in1925 by President Calvin Coolidge when he became aware that close to 15,000 American cit-izens had been killed in fires the previous year.

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Sparky the fire dog visits children at the Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child DevelopmentCenter, Oct. 6, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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Children from theBrig. Gen. Thomas R.Mikolajcik ChildDevelopment Centerpretend to put out afire Oct. 6, 2014, atthe CDC parking loton Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.

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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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Chapel Corner

By Lt. Col. Ronald Apollo315th Airlift Wing Chaplain

The four pillars of resiliency in the AirForce are: physical, mental, emotional andspiritual. Airmen can build their spiritualresiliency by practicing their faith. When weare faced with death and suffering in the heatof a fight, our faith helps us to not give up.Our belief calls us to aid our world and fellowman at all costs. This is what makes Americagreat. We often fight for countries that would

never allow us to practice our faith in theircountry. Why do we do it then? It is an act of love and kindness that comes

from a heart that is spiritual as a country. Ithas been said, “No greater love hath a manthen that he lay down his life for a friend.” InAmerica not only do we do this for friends butalso for strangers. We have a golden opportu-nity to practice our faith in the spiritual pillar.Let’s live a life that reaches out to others. Ourlives should be our biggest testimony.

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Tech Sgt. Toccara Evans - 628th LRS/MSAMaster Sgt. Aleisha Jordan - 628th FSS/FSOXSenior Airman Patvia Brice - 628th LRC/LGRMCCStaff Sgt. Michelle DeMers - 1st CTCS/AOKStaff Sgt. Adrienne Forth - 437th OSS/HARMTech Sgt. Chiquita Frazier - 628th LRS/LGRMSAStaff Sgt. Lakia Hamlin - 15th AS/HARMSenior Airman Shawanna Porter - 315th AFRC/AESStaff Sgt. Lakin Trahan - 628th MDG/CCPTech Sgt. Davidette Rogers - 628th MDG/SGSRStaff Sgt. Dana Alderete - 437 MXS/MXOAFlorine King, SARC - 628th WSA, SARCShelia Bacon, SAVA - 628th WSA, SAVAStaff Sgt. Noemi McConico - 628th LRS

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The Coastal Chapter of SCORE will hold a freeworkshop for veterans only who are consideringstarting their own business or have started but needassistance. The workshop will be 9am - 3pm onFriday, Oct-31st at the Lonnie Hamilton III(Charleston County complex), 4045 Bridge ViewDrive, N Charleston, SC 29405 (lunch included).We will also be awarding $1000 to the veteran withthe best business idea. The workshop will cover: thebusiness idea, writing a business plan, marketingprocess, financing options. To register for this work-shop, go to: coastal.score.org / Local Workshops tab.

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By Florine King628th Air Base Wing SARC

At the heart of the Department of DefenseSexual Assault Prevention and ResponseProgram are the Sexual Assault ResponseCoordinators and SAPR Victim Advocates,who support victims throughout the reportingand response process. The SARC is considered the center of

gravity and single point of contact for coordi-nating victim care while focusing on the vic-tim, doing what is necessary and appropriateto support victim recovery when a sexualassault is reported, 24/7, 365 days a year. SARCs wears many hats in the performance

of their duties, including; consultant to theinstallation wing commanders, providing thema broader understanding of the command cli-mate in regards to sexual assault, victim issuesand support which addresses a wide variety ofissue related to sexual assault; oversight of allsexual assault cases; co-chairs monthly CaseManagement Group meetings; manage andmaintain the SAPR budget to ensure viability

of the program; oversees training and educa-tion of volunteer victim advocates; ensure vic-tims are assigned a victim advocate;tracks/reports sexual assault numbers; super-vise the SAPR VA’s, and may also be called onto perform victim advocacy duties. The SARC’s overall priority is direct assis-

tance to victims of sexual assault, educationon sexual assault, activities for prevention andawareness, areas of interpersonal violence,and providing annual sexual assault preven-tion training throughout the installation. The Sexual Assault Prevention and

Response Program is victim driven and thepriority must be that of providing one-on-onedirect, interpersonal support to sexual assaultvictims, crisis intervention, referral and ongo-ing support. The SARC is called upon toassist victims through their initial response,investigative, legal and recovery processes,providing information on available optionsand resources. We are here to assist you, and rest assured

that your discussions with anyone in theSAPR program are confidential.

Roles and responsibilities of theSexual Assault Response Coordinator October 21: A Conversation with the

Ombudsman on Domestic Violence with theWeapons Station Family Advocacy Program atthe Eagles Nest from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 23: "Commanders Chat & Chew ontheir Role in Response to Domestic Violence" atthe Eagles Nest located at the Weapons Stationfrom 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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2nd Annual Wounded Warrior deer hunt a successBy Senior Airman Tom BradingJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Joint Base Charleston held its second annualWounded Warrior Deer Hunt Oct. 2 and 3, atMarrington Plantation on the Weapons Station.Seven wounded warriors from the Wounded

Warrior program were given the opportunity to deerhunt for two days thanks to this initiative whichprovides therapeutic outdoor recreational activitiesand camaraderie to active-duty Wounded Warriorswho are engaged in ongoing recovery and rehabili-tation programs. Both mornings of the hunt began with volunteer

game wardens escorting the Wounded Warriors totheir designated hunting locations throughoutMarrington Plantation, 1,600 acres of pristinewoodlands on Joint Base Charleston that nowserves as one of the premier military recreationalfacilities in the world.The hunting locations were carefully selected for

safety and to ensure the wardens knew exactlywhere everyone was located. From there, they wereable to hunt for deer throughout the morning. "It was an awesome experience," said Marine

Sgt. Isles Oriel, a Wounded Warrior from MarineCorps Base Quantico, Va. "Everyone involved inthe organization worked together very well. Every

time I got into a tree stand, I was able to shoot adeer."Oriel brought down deer on both days of the

event, including a nine-point buck."Joint Base Charleston military, civilian and

community volunteers came together to put on thissecond annual Wounded Warrior [hunt]," saidTerrence Larimer, Joint Base Charleston Naturaland Cultural Resources manager. "And we'rethankful for their support,""These men gave so much for their country,"

said Eugene Martin, a local resident and volunteerat Marrington Plantation. "The least I can do is giveback to them."And through the significant participation of the

Lowcountry Chief Petty Officer's Association,Larimer was able to expand the number of eventvolunteers, keeping the two day hunt runningsmoothly."Their support along with volunteers from the

base's Natural Resource program was invaluable,"said Larimer. "With that continued support we hopeto expand to 15 Wounded Warrior participants nextyear."For more information on how to get involved in

next year's Wounded Warrior hunt, contact TerrenceLarimer at (843) 794-7951.

Marines from Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., enjoyed twodays of deer hunting Oct. 2 and 3, 2014, at Marrington Plantation on Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. (Left to right) Sgt. Martin Carrizales, Sgt. Isles Oriel, Cpl. RichardUng, Cpl. Garrison Benz, Sgt. Mike Jacobs and Sgt. Christopher Hancock.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Tom Brading

On Oct.13, 1775, the United StatesNavy was established by theContinental Congress. Two hundred,thirty-nine years later, staff members ofNaval Health Clinic Charleston on JointBase Charleston, pose for a celebratoryphoto in honor of the Navy's birthday.

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U.S. Navy photo / Seaman Cody Meeks

EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness

Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information,or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.

October 20-24/ A “Transition GPS Workshop for Separatees” will be held from

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready”with ease. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of yourmandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing (held on Thursdays) is requiredprior to attending this workshop.

October 21/ A “Good Credit—I Want That!” class will be held from 1:00 to

2:00 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learnwhat it takes to reach a great score.

October 22/ A class, “Unleash the Power of a Budget,” will be held from 8:00

a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financial inde-pendence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budget ofyour own. Couples are highly encouraged to attend.

October 24/ A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00

p.m. Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you areexempt from the TAP GPS Workshop, you will need this. Open to allActive Duty.

/ A “Troops to Teachers” class will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00p.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans andtheir spouses transition into a new teaching career.

October 28/ A Key Spouse Update for appointed Key Spouses will be held

from 11:00 a.m. to 1230 p.m.October 28-29/ The Trident Breast Care Center at 9330 Medical Plaza Drive in

Charleston, is conducting a Mammogram-a-thon Oct. 28 and 29, from9 to 11 a.m. and from noon to 3 p.m. The mammograms are beingoffered in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Week. If youhave not had a mammogram within the past year and are interested inreceiving one, contact Capt. John Kramer or Maj. Stephen Saunders at963-6738 no later than Oct. 10. An appointment time will be providedto you at the time of your call and you will be asked to provide yourcurrent address and telephone number.

October 29/ A “PCS: Moving Made Easy” workshop will be held from 9:30

to 11:00 a.m. Learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly.October 30/ Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for

Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. DID YOUKNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement,retiring service members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24months prior to DOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-

separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first stepin the process to making you “career ready” to leave the service; and thisbriefing/counseling is required prior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop.

October 31/ A “Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Fundamentals” class will be held

from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Whether military or DoD civilian, learn thebasics of how to enroll/maintain your account, investments and more.

November 1A “Heart Link - Charleston Orientation for USAF Spouses” will be

held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; join us for this fun orientation.Military spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions,military language, and benefits/services while making new friends!

Notices/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Department

of Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisors are available to assist all ser-vicemembers, 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 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Monday – Thursday, and walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base officeis located in building 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224.The Weapons Station office is located in building 708 and the num-ber is 794-4304.

/ USAF Academy - Airmen interested in receiving a commissionthrough the USAF Academy should contact Ms. Rita Hughson at theBase Education Center, 895-1838, options 5 or 6. Please review AFI36-2019 and http://academyadmissions.com. The Shaw AFB USAFAcademy Admissions Liaison Officer is Lt Col (Ret) Chan Floyd,895-2984. Application deadline is 31 Jan 2014.

/ Volunteer Excellence Award (VEA) - Nomin-ations are dueby COB 10 March for the VEA that recognizes sustained volunteerservice of federal civilians, family members, military retirees, andfederal retirees. For further information on format and where to sub-mit, please call Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 orFleet and Family Support Center at 794-7480.


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

Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755) unlessotherwise specified. To register for a class or event, please call 797-7480.

October 20/ Ombudsman Basic Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ombudsman

Basic Training is the CNIC Standardized "Basic Training" consistingof nine modules which must be taken in sequential order and arerequired for all Ombudsmen and those wishing to complete theirCNIC Ombudsman certification process. This training preparesombudsmen to handle the demands of the position and offers contin-uing education and support. OBT covers topics such as confidential-ity, communication, what is reported and how to report, local andnational resources, and much more! To register, contact theOmbudsman Coordinator at the Fleet & Family Support Center at794-7480.

October 21/ Conflict Resolution, 9 to 11 a.m. Are you experiencing conflict

in the work place or at home? If so, join our class and learn how to

identify ways to effectively resolve conflict. To register, call theFleet & Family Support Center at 794-7480.

October 22/ Four Lenses, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. What is your color personality:

Blue, Gold, Green, or Orange? This workshop is designed to helpindividuals improve themselves through communication, time man-agement, stress management, organization skills, change manage-ment, and informal professional development. To register, call theFleet & Family Support Center at 794-7480.

October 23/ Federal Employment 101, 9 to 11 a.m. Are you interested in

applying for a federal job? If so, attend this workshop and learn tonavigate the federal job search process. To register, call the Fleet &Family Support Center at 794-7480.

October 27/ Command Financial Specialist Training, Oct. 27 -30, 8 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Open to command appointed E-6 and above personnelonly. Training attendees will learn how to assist in preventing finan-cial problems, starting a profitable savings program, and providingmembers assistance in car/insurance buying or investments. Call theFleet & Family Support Center at 794-7480.

October 28/ Educational And Scholarship Opportunities, 10 to 11 a.m. Are

you interested in continuing your education? Get a jump start onplanning for your college education. Learn how to apply forMYCAA, financial aid, scholar-ships, and grants available to mili-tary spouses. Call the Fleet & Family Support Center at 794-7480.

October 30/ Fine Tune Your Resume, 2 to 3:30. Do you have a completed

resume that needs fine tuning or targeting for a specific job? If so,this workshop is for you. Call the Fleet & Family Support Center at794-7480.

Notices/ Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Center

is having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to 2,every second week of the month and ends the last Friday of the

month. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken. Don'tforget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFLEETAND-FAMILYSUPPORTCENTER.

/ 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.

/ VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendeesreceive information on disability benefits and medical records review.

/ 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 Benefits Advisors are available to assist all ser-vicemembers, veterans and family members who may have questionsabout VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Monday – Thursday, and walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base officeis located in building 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224.The Weapons Station office is located in building 708 and the num-ber is 794-4304.

/ ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a classfor parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30a.m.. The discussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to haveyour child assessed, and understanding other difficulties that co-occur with ADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat everymonth, so you can jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools.The classes are taught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologistwith an extensive history in ADHD and behavior challenges in chil-dren. This service is free to enrolled patients at Naval Health ClinicCharleston. To register for the class, contact Capt. Carter at NavalHealth Clinic Charleston, 794-6895.

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