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E SAAM EVENTSSexual AssaultAwareness Month

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Members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron placed teal awareness Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ribbons on light posts at Joint Base Charleston Air Base's front andback gates March 31, 2015. The 628th Air Base Wing declared the month of April 2015 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month for Team Charleston.

Story and photo by Senior Airman Christopher Reel1st Combat Camera Squadron

The 628th Air Base Wing leadership declared the monthof April 2015 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month for TeamCharleston.

The purpose of SAAM is to raise awareness about sexualassault prevention and support sexual assault survivors.

The theme for this year's SAAM is, "Eliminate SexualAssault: Know your part. Do your part."

Approximately 10 volunteers from the 628th CivilEngineer Squadron took time out of their day on March 31,2015 and placed teal awareness Sexual Assault Preventionand Response ribbons on light posts at the entrance of thefront and back gates of Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

"The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron sponsored theirevent at the end of March to help kickoff April's events forSexual Assault Awareness Month," said Master Sgt.Catherine Elliot, 628th Mission Support Group SAPR eventvolunteer coordinator.

Sponsoring a month is a great opportunity for squadron'sto show their commitment to ending sexual assault in themilitary and share the squadron's unique personalitythrough the events of their choosing.

"Each month a different squadron sponsors SAPR events,which gives individuals an opportunity to teach and learn aboutsexual assault," said Florine King, JB Charleston SexualAssault Response coordinator. "This opportunity gives us thechance to educate the base populous a little bit more about theeffects of sexual assault and how it impacts our community."

The 628th CES sponsored March's SAPR events andpassed the sponsorship to the 1st Combat Camera Squadronfor April's events.

"We want to praise the squadrons who choose to donatetheir time and energy toward highlighting sexual assaultawareness," added King. "It's positively impacting our pro-gram as well. Our staff is involved with Team Charlestonand along the way we are having individuals asking us howthey can become a Victim Advocate, which is fantastic!"

The SAPR program has made a lot of headway with astrong commitment to education and awareness.

"Throughout the year there will be monthly squadron-sponsored events; however, our office is open to anyoneseeking help. We encourage individuals to come by ouroffice during the day. We are a 24/7 service and can bereached at all hours. We offer education on availableresources and options, and we even have some free itemswith our contact information on them," said King.

Squadrons who want to sponsor SAPR events for amonth may contact the SARC office.

Team Charleston's SAPR program is hosting the follow-ing events throughout April:

April 3: Antwone Fisher Movie- 1 p.m. at the BaseTheater

April 3: Fitness Challenge walk/run- 7 a.m. at theFitness Center Parking Lot

April 10: Teal Fashion Show- 1 p.m. at the Base TheaterApril 23: Open Mic SAAM Poetry Slam- 6 p.m.

Charleston Club, Wings BarApril 24: Walk in their shoes- 9 a.m. Red Rubber TrackFor additional information, visit the Joint Base

Charleston's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response web-site, http://www.charleston.af.mil/jbcharlestonsexualas-saultprevention&responseprogram/index.asp

The SARC office can be reached at, 843-963-7880 or7881. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.

It’s no Aprilfool’s joke:

Know your part –Do your part

Members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron placedteal awareness Sexual Assault Prevention and Responseribbons on light posts at Joint Base Charleston Air Base'sfront and back gates March 31, 2015.

PavingNotice

The new paving in basehousing will begin Monday,April 6, 2015. Henry Driveand Jones Circle in Senior

NCO housing will be the firstarea repaved. Please obey the signage provided andstay off of the roads duringthe paving process. Duringthe paving process residentswill not have use usage of the garage and driveways. Safety is a priority duringthis process so please bemindful of children in thearea and please be kind toyour neighbors during thisprocess in regards to parking.

Sailors, Marines and civilians with the NavalMunitions Command Unit Charleston andMarine Corps Systems Command offloadcargo from the USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE-1)March 25, 2015, at Naval Weapons StationWharf Alpha, Charleston, S.C. The Lewis andClark is a replenishment naval vessel. In 2012,USNS Lewis and Clark became one of 12ships that comprise the United States MarineCorps Maritime Prepositioning Program.Prepositioning ships provide quick and effi-cient movement of military equipment/sup-plies between operating areas without relianceon other nations' transportation networks.These ships give U.S. regional combatantcommanders the assurance that they will havewhat they need to quickly respond in a crisis -anywhere, anytime.U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Naval Munitions CommandUnit Charleston performsquick cargo offload

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Soup for your soulBy Master Sgt. Christopher Hughes IV628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron superintendent

May 15, 2014 was a bright sunny day; the birds were singing; the scentof flowers permeated the air while laughter filled the indoor atmosphere.Regrettably it was a workday. However, the windows were propped openand a slight breeze blew through the office. I was gazing out my officewindow, taking a few moments to enjoy the splendor. What a gloriousday! Suddenly, out of nowhere, the skies darkened, the birds stoppedsinging and the flowers quickly wilted. This was a strange phenomenonthat I had never seen before. What caused this sudden occurrence?

As the abrupt change in weather transpired, someone entered my officeand closed the door. I slowly turned around and found myself face toface with the squadron commander. Could this individual be the cause ofthis strange happening? I was unsure but the timing was uncanny. Thiswas our first time conversing and I was pleasantly surprised at the fluidityof our dialogue. As we were talking, I was still troubled by the climatechange and altered disposition of the birds and flowers. I thought, "Will itonly be a matter of time before the cause of this disturbance wasrevealed?" Once the formalities concluded, a simple question was posedby the commander; "How would you like to be the squadron superintend-ent?" There it was; the cause of the cataclysmic chaos. My world wasperfect as I saw it and I was neither expecting nor wanting change at thistime. Despite my feelings, I smiled and said "Sir, it would be an honor."Don't judge me. I know I am not the only one who has ever thought onething and said another. Obviously, I'm being facetious in my recollectionof how things occurred and, many of you probably know someone whohas these same melodramatic tendencies.

Dealing with various personalities, attitudes and backgrounds requiresa set of particular skills that not many possess. It takes a special breed ofperson to be able to detect, analyze and appropriately address diversebehaviors and have the ability to listen attentively and respond withempathy when required. These individuals believe in the axiom, honestyis the best policy and understand that accountability is paramount withinan organization. Additionally, they have temperament to smile and makeeach individual feel important. These people have the innate ability to beselfless in their willingness to serve others. You are probably thinkingthat there are no such people but, I assure you, they exist. I am of coursereferring to superintendents.

Superintendents, affectionately known as supt (pronounced 'soup') playan important role in any institution. From the monotonous to the miscel-laneous, each day offers new challenges and rewards.

Webster's dictionary defines Superintendent as a person who directs ormanages an organization. Although not inaccurate, there is more to theposition then managing and directing. The job of a Supt requires anardent work ethic, coupled with compassion and candor; the foundationof servant leadership. The following philosophies framed my understand-ing of servant leadership. These are by no means all-inclusive but serveas a guide for all Supts.

Listen attentively, respond with empathy We may find ourselves detracting from a conversation for various rea-

sons. You can learn a lot from a person by listening and being attuned totheir needs. I have been guilty of listening with the sole intent ofresponding in an effort to solve a presumed problem. Sometimes, peoplejust want someone to hear what they say and nothing more. Attentivenessleads to understanding which creates a bond between speaker and listener.

Likewise, responding with empathy further solidifies that bond.

Honesty is the best policyWatching television one night, I saw a TV commercial where

Pinocchio is a motivational speaker. While talking to a group of people hestates, "I look around this room and see nothing but untappedpotential...you have potential, you have...oh boy!" The "oh boy" isindicative of his nose growing because he is clearly lying. While therewas potential in the room, Pinocchio did not believe they ALL had poten-tial. One man was intently listening and noticeably excited untilPinocchio's nose began to grow. The man's non-verbal communicationchanged from excitement to despair in a matter of seconds. The moral ofthis story: be upfront and honest with folks. They deserve it. Do notalibi. Instead, discuss strengths and weaknesses of the individual withwhom you are conversing. If you plan on making a statement such as"you have untapped potential," back it up with factual information and,most importantly, believe it.

Accountability is paramount Holding people accountable for their actions can sometimes be difficult

but only because we allow it to be. Sometimes the hammer is requiredbut too often the inflatable sword is used. There is no cookie cutterapproach to correcting wayward behavior. However, holding peopleaccountable for their actions is still as important today as it was yester-day. Moreover, hold yourself accountable and be the standard that youexpect of others. It's been my experience that people want to be held to ahigher standard and they expect to be told when they are not meetingthose standards.

Utilize the tools that the Air Force has provided and be resolute in yourdecisions. Conversely, be sure to provide constant acknowledgement andpositive reinforcement to your folks. You and the organization will reap atremendous return on investment. Holding people accountable does notrequire belittling. Stay on topic, do not resort to derogatory remarks andavoid criticism not related to the issue at hand.

Smile...it's infectiousSmiling is often under-valued and under-utilized. The impact one smile

can have on someone's day is amazing. Typically, we concern ourselveswith how we feel and don't realize that we project our feelings and emo-tions to others. Make a conscious effort to engage others with a smile. Irecently read an article about a woman who smiled at a passer-by. Theyboth stopped and engaged in an hour long conversation. When they fin-ished, the man thanked her and walked off. A few days later, he soughther out to tell her that he had been on his way to commit suicide whenshe smiled at him. It was the first happy encounter he had in weeks. Stillthink that a smile has no impact? This simple act can bridge gaps inwork relationships, decrease stress and create a positive environment, thusincreasing productivity.

These lessons transcend position or rank but, as a Supt, I challenge allSupts to recognize that people are the vital component of their missionand to be more than someone who manages and directs an organization asWebster's so clearly and succinctly articulates. The people we work withand for deserve more than how the position is defined. Be the Soup foryour Airman's soul!

I'll leave you with a final thought from one of my scholastic mentorsand favorite doctor, Dr. Seuss, "Unless someone like you cares a wholeawful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

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By Commander J. Michael ColeNaval Consolidated Brig Charleston commanding officer

The mission of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston is toensure the security, good order, discipline and safety of pre-trial and post-trial prisoners, to retrain and restore the maxi-mum number of personnel to honorable service, to prepareprisoners for return to civilian life as productive citizens;and when directed by appropriate authority, provide dedi-cated facilities for non-Uniform Code of Military Justicedetainees.

The NCBC mission statement sounds very official andimportant, but what does it really mean to our friends andfamily in the community and on Joint Base Charleston?In essence, our mission is to instill in every prisoner con-fined at NCBC the skillsets they need to be good neigh-bors and responsible citizens. The goal for every prisonerwhen they leave NCBC is very simple: get a job, pay yourtaxes, responsibly raise a family, and don't reoffend. The outstandingSailors, Marines, Airmen, Soldiers and civilian staff of NCBC are workingto help the prisoners attain these goals.

First and foremost, our mission is to provide a safe and secure environmentin which rehabilitation can occur. The majority of our staff is focused on thisaspect of our mission. NCBC staff utilizes direct supervision and extensive

technology to ensure prisoners are where they are supposed tobe and the facility remains in a safe condition.

Rehabilitation at NCBC starts with an underlining philos-ophy: everyone deserves to be treated with basic human dig-nity. The staff models this behavior for the prisoners toemulate (the Golden Rule applies). From there rehabilita-tion is tailored to individual needs, for example, anger man-agement and substance abuse treatment. It continues withopportunities for education, religious ministry and personaldevelopment.

Extensive job training, the capstone of rehabilitation, isavailable for prisoners with longer sentences. NCBC offerseight Department of Labor certified apprenticeship pro-grams: barber, cook, baker, wood worker, welder, graphicdesign, upholstery, and service dog training. The success ofour methodology is shown in our exceptionally low recidi-vism rate.

We as leaders have a responsibility to ensure those underour charge grow personally, professionally and patriotically. I know that dueto the leaders in my career and the opportunity to serve with many wonder-ful people of many different backgrounds, I am a much better person todaythan I was 19 years ago when I was commissioned in the Navy. It is ourresponsibility at NCBC to extend this leadership to the prisoners and helpthem leave military service better than they entered it.

The Brig's Mission - leadership and responsibility

Commander J. Michael ColeNaval Consolidated Brig Charleston

commanding officer

SAPR Clothing Drive: During the month of April the Sexual AssaultPrevention & Response Program will be hosting a SAPR Clothing Drive. Theprogram is looking for new women’s athletic pants, sports bras and sweat suits.Clothing can be brought to classrooms, Bldg. 84 and other designated areas atthe Weapons Station during the month of April or can be dropped off at anySAPR event where SAPR victim advocates will pick them up. All donations willgo to the Medical University of South Carolina Sexual Assault Nurse Examinerdepartment. For more information contact Tiffany Mizzell at 843-791-7428.

The Silent Victim Silhouette Showcase: The Silent Witness Initiative ispart of a larger national campaign meant to spread the message of HOPE,HELP and HEALING for victims of sexual violence. They are real body fig-ures that are designed to not go unnoticed, and will generate questions such as“WHY,” “WHO,” and “WHAT” can we do?

Dates: Locations:April 8, 2015 628th Medical GroupApril 15, 2015 The Charleston ClubApril 22, 2015 Gaylor Dining Facility

Fitness Challenge Walk/Run: Come out on April 3, 2015 at 7 a.m. for theFitness Challenge Walk/Run that will chase sexual assault out of the military.The starting location for the fitness challenge will be the Air Base FitnessCenter parking lot.

Movie: Antwone Fisher: Join us April 3, 2015 at the Base Theater startingat 1 p.m. for a viewing of the movie, “Antwone Fisher.” The film focuses onAntwone “Fish” Fisher, a temperamental young man with a violent historywho is serving in the U.S. Navy. His father was killed before he was born andhis teenage mother Eva Mae Fisher, ended up arrested soon after and put injail, where she gave birth to him. He was then placed in an orphanage wherehe faced mental and physical abuse for many years until he finally left thehome at age 14. After living on the streets for the next few years, he decidedto join the U.S. Navy to make something out of his life. However, the roughlife he had as a child caused him to have a violent temper at this point.

Air Base Gate Handouts: On April 6, 2015 be on the lookout of for chiefs,firs sergeants and commanders at the Air Base gates, they will be handing outSAPR informational material.

SAPR Information Table: Stop by the SAPR information table April 7,2015 at Galley located on the Weapons Station from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tolearn more about the SAPR program and the Clothesline Project.

Teal Fashion Show and Do you SAPR: Join us April 10, 2015 at the AirBase Theater at 1 p.m. for a Teal Fashion Show along with Do you SAPR facts!

JB Charleston – Weapons Station Kickball Tournament: Join the SexualAssault Prevention & Response Program April 11, 2015 at Locklear Park start-ing at 10 a.m. for the Kick Out Sexual Violence Kickball Tournament. Teamswill be coed and have 10 to 12 players. To sign up for the tournament, or formore information, contact MMC Erika Dopson at 843-794-7428.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

By Seamus O'BoyleJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Personnel from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., have beennamed as some of the top firefighters in Air Mobility Command.

AMC recently announced the winners of the Firefighter Officer/Fighter of the Year Awards.The 628th CES had three individual award winners.

"Of the four individual award categories, JB Charleston firefighters captured three honors -military fire officer of the year, civilian fire officer of the year, and civilian firefighter of theyear,” said Lt. Col. Patrick Miller, 628th CES commander. “This a remarkable feat and a truetestament to the professionalism and expertise of our Fire Emergency Services Flight.Firefighting is the epitome of teamwork; these Airmen are the flag bearers for the entire depart-ment and represent the amazing work the fire department performs day in and day out."

Here are the 628th CES AMC-level individual winners in firefighting.

DoD Civilian Fire Officer of the Year: Mr. Gregory RussellGregory Russell teamed up with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center on the foam dump at

Joint Base Charleston and was able to identify faulty pull stations, which eliminated the poten-tial for future incidents. In a joint effort with the Charleston Aviation Authority, he developedand exercised a joint response training, solidifying future mutual aid support. Russell wastapped by the Fire Emergency Services Training Committee to develop training objectives andtroop-to-task work plans, shaping new National Fire Protection Association 1500 course. Healso executed a robust Fire Prevention Week campaign leading 27 outreach programs.Additionally, he conducted a meticulous review program for 125 construction projects, valued

at $195M, identifying and resolving all code deficiencies.

DoD Military Fire Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Michael Nichols.Master Sgt. Nichols served as interim Flight Chief leading 135 people in seven stations. He

managed 450 emergencies, protecting 23K acres including four runways and five piers worth$3.2B in Plant Replacement Value. Nichols also demonstrated textbook incident command incoordinating a seven agency response to an engine test cell fire and fuel spill. His actionshelped save a $4M asset. Additionally, Nichols partnered with the Air Force Wildland FireCenter and executed prescribed burns and restored 15 miles of fire breaks throughout 3,789acres, eliminating the fuel for a brush fire. This provided protection for the Navy’s nucleartraining mission and the Army logistic missions.

DoD Civilian Fire Fighter of the Year: Ms. Carmel Lumia.Carmel Lumia is a documented life saver. Upon finding an unconscious Airman, Lumia

managed the airway and stabilized the patient preventing debilitating injury or death. He alsoserved as a crew chief during an inflight medical emergency, evacuating and treating a seizurevictim. Lumia’s efforts resulted in a 100 percent recovery. Lumia led the response to a hangarfire, extinguishing the fire and avoiding spillage and saving a $220M C-17 aircraft.Additionally, he responded to a commercial inflight emergency with smoke in the cabin.Lumia assisted in the ventilation of the aircraft and the evacuation of 80 people with noinjuries.

"Our installation is fortunate to be served by some of the most talented firefighters - mili-tary and civilian - from across the DoD,” said Miller. “Our three individual award winners aremerely a sample of our deep talent pool and will represent AMC at the Air Force level. It ismy honor to serve alongside them as they protect our more than 60 mission partners and morethan 88 thousand personnel that call Joint Base Charleston home."

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By Senior Airman Tom BradingJoint Base Charleston

Pick a spot anywhere in the world and,chances are, The 437th Airlift Wing can getyou there. From the airlift mobility to medicalevacuations, the capabilities and reach areunsurpassed.

Additionally, the 437th AW reaches out toglobal partners here at home. Joint BaseCharleston continues to host internationalmilitary members for numerous trainingopportunities every year.

"Students come here to train with the bestin the world," said George McDowell, JointBase Charleston Wing Plans deputy. "Notonly do the international students gain firsthand knowledge of the C-17 Globemaster III,but they learn their job from some of the mostskilled operators in the world."

In 2014, JB Charleston provided training to328 students in a variety of courses includingC-17 Simulator, C-17 Maintenance, Airframeand Structures, Avionics and others.

"International students are pre-screened andvetted through a variety of processes prior tocoming to Charleston," said McDowell."However, as a international military student, Iwork closely with security forces and the officeof special investigations to ensure continualoversight and security throughout all training."

Where do all these students come from?Everywhere. In 2014 alone, students fromCanada, The United Kingdom, France,Netherlands, Norway, Lithuania, Poland,Kuwait and India completed training at JBCharleston.

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"The foreign students will become leadersin their respective military's," said McDowell."Building and maintaining that relationship ismore than a common courtesy, it's also vital towhat we stand for."

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Senior Airman Samantha Varden from the 437th Airlift Wing receives the John L. LevitowAward from Col. Johnny Lamontagne, 437th AW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. ShawnHughes, 437th AW command chief March 26, 2015, at the Charleston Club on Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. Varden received the highest award in her graduating class because shedemonstrated the traits of a true leader.

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By Trisha GallawayJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

When good friends of the 17th Airlift Squadron's unit train-ing manager were in need, she wasted no time in rounding upa few good Airmen to help.

In September 2014 Valerie Singley's friends Scott and TinaFox had their world completely turned upside down. Scottwas diagnosed with cancer and it was spreading fast. His doc-tors felt it was best for him to undergo an aggressive treatmentschedule of radiation and chemotherapy.

Fast forward five months, the aggressive treatment hadbeen successful and Scott was able to undergo surgery toremove the cancer. However, the treatments had already takena physical toll on his body.

One evening Singley was bringing groceries to the Fox'sand noticed their yard needed tending.

"Tina enjoys working in the yard but Scott's treatmentswere numerous which didn't leave her with much time to doyard work," Singley said.

With Scott on the mend from the treatments and surgery,Tina, a math teacher at Porter-Gaud School, in Charleston,S.C., became her husband's full time caregiver, leaving yardwork low on the list of priorities.

"Life had been a whirlwind since my husband's cancerdiagnosis in September. Between his doctor's appointments,work, and the fact that the only days that I had time to spare,the ground was soaked with rain, I was feeling a bit over-whelmed," said Tina. "The surgery took place in January, andevery spare moment was spent at the hospital. Scott wasreleased to come home on the 16th and he was pretty muchbedridden. I was his full time caregiver and was still in con-stant communication with school, keeping the substituteteacher updated with lesson plans and grading the studentwork."

Knowing that Tina would never ask her for help, Singleytook it upon herself to get in touch with an Airman from thesquadron.

Earlier in the week, Senior Airman Amanda Fields, 17thAS loadmaster, had texted Singley asking if she knew of anyvolunteer opportunities that she and a few other Airmen couldtake advantage of during the Martin Luther King. Jr., holiday.

Remembering this exchange of texts, Singley reached out toFields.

"I remembered Amanda's text so I responded asking if theywould want to take on this project," said Singley. "She wasquick to answer with questions. Not questions to decide ifthey wanted to do the project but questions about how theycould make it happen. She rounded up a team and they metme at the Fox's house."

The team of Airmen included Senior Airman Daniel Paige,15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster; Senior Airman TimothyBaker, 17th AS loadmaster; Senior Airman Logan Meadows,437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; and Senior AirmanAmanda Cartwright, 628th Medical Group.

"Val told me about her friend's situation and their story hitclose to home," said Fields. "My family is going throughsome tough times and we have a lot of friends and familyhelping us all to get by, so I wanted to pay it forward in asense and help this family out."

Singley made sure she arrived at the Fox home before theteam of Airmen did.

"I arrived at the Fox's house before the crew arrived so thatI could warn them there would be strangers in the yard," saidSingley. "When I told Tina that some Airmen were coming torake the yard she started to cry. She admitted that she hadwanted to ask for some help to do the yard but didn't want tobother anyone."

The Airmen got to work and three and-a-half hours laterthey had completed their mission. The Airmen had bagged 50bags of yard clippings, removed branches from the roof of thehouse and even did a little organizing in the Fox's garage.

This small act of kindness from five Airmen lifted a hugeweight off the Fox's shoulders.

"[The Airmen] were truly a blessing," said Tina. "Theleaves in the yard were bothering me and, I'm sure, the neigh-bors but I had too many other things on my plate. I had noidea they were coming. When Val showed up at my door, Iwas completely overwhelmed. They helped with the yardwork and organized the garage a bit so that it was moreusable."

Cartwright didn't have to be asked twice to help out."My granddad recently passed from cancer and he loved

being outside and doing yard work," she said. "So many peo-

ple pitched in when his health was declining and I know itmade him happy. I wanted to make someone else feel thesame way."

With a long road to recovery, Scott, who before the surgerywas employed by Johnson Controls as an Operation andMaintenance Level 3 technician, recognized that it would bea while before he would be back to his old self.

"[The Airmen] did a lot of things that we weren't able to getdone ourselves," he said. "Most 44 year old men (and women)wouldn't need to ask for help with basic yard work. The factthat these Airmen came out unasked to do yard work andended up doing so much more is just amazing."

"It is heartwarming to see our young Airmen reaching outto find ways to help within the community," said Singley."Remember, there are ways to help in the community everyday. If the project is too big for you, ask others to chip in.That's what Amanda did, after finding out the size of the yard,she knew it was too much for just her and Tim. She reachedout and found three others who were willing to spend an after-noon helping neighbors.

Airmen help out in a time of need

A team of Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., volunteeredover the Martin Luther King Jr., holiday to clean up the yard ofScott and Tina Fox, who are friends of Valerie Singley, 17th AirliftSquadron unit training manager. In September 2014 Scott wasdiagnosed with cancer and following treatment and surgery, hiswife Tina had become his full time caregiver, leaving no time towork in the yard. After three and-a-half hours of yard work, theAirmen had bagged 50 bags of yard clippings, removed branch-es from the roof of the house and organized the Fox’s garage.

Courtesy photo

From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Joint Base Charleston Air Force Assistance Fund cam-paign, which raised more than $48.5K ended on March 27,2015. Donations increased by 12 percent over last year andcame directly from active duty and retired Air Force personnel.

The AFAF campaign is an annual effort to raise fundsfor four affiliate charities to provide support for the Air

Force family. The Air Force Aid Society, Air ForceVillages, Air Force Enlisted Villages and the LemayFoundation are the beneficiaries of the AFAF efforts.

The focus of the campaign is: Airmen giving back toAirmen.

This year's AFAF results demonstrate that, during a time offinancial hardship and job security uncertainty, the men andwomen of the Air Force continue to care for one another.

2015 Air Force Assistance FundCampaign Tops 2014

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From Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The Total Force Climate Survey,available from through April 27, offers active-duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve andcivilian Airmen a chance to express their opinions, perceptions and suggestions to help leadersimprove their units.

The Air Force Survey Office (AFSO) here began emailing participation invitations to allAirmen, and will continue to send invitations through the end of March.

"This is a great opportunity for Airmen across the Air Force to provide feedback to theirleaders," said Brenda Gainey, the acting chief of the AFSO. "By completing this survey, you

can help your leaders target trouble areas within your organization. You are the best source ofinformation about what is working and what needs improvement."

The survey is designed to assess Airmen's opinions and perceptions on a wide range of top-ics including resources, recognition, job satisfaction and unit performance. The survey alsoincludes major command-specific questions, and a chance for Airmen to make improvementrecommendations through written comments.

"The survey will only take about 20 minutes to complete - a small amount of time comparedto the valuable feedback you can provide to your unit leaders," Gainey said. "They want to hearfrom you."

Once the data is gathered, results will be briefed to the secretary of the Air Force and chiefof staff of the Air Force, and will be released to unit leaders this summer.

Unit reports will only contain demographic information regarding service component andofficer, enlisted or civilian. If fewer than seven members from a component or officer, enlistedor civilian status respond, the results will not be reported in the breakout at the unit level. Allresponses will roll up to the next unit level. No other demographic information is provided inunit reports. This protects the confidentiality of respondents.

"The Total Force Climate Survey gives us all a chance to highlight concerns that directly affectus and our unit mission,” Gainey said. “This is critical feedback that leaders at every level needto improve their organizations and the Air Force. Look for your personal invitation to the surveyand take advantage of your chance to speak today to shape tomorrow."

For more information about the survey and to view the results of the previous survey, go tothe Air Force Portal, enter "Air Force Survey Office" in the search window, select the surveyoffice link and click on the "Total Force Climate Survey" link in the left hand column.

For more information about other personnel subjects go to myPers at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil

Climate survey is opportunity to share opinions with AF leaders

{Left to right) Scott Hord, Dylan Hardwick and Greg Vinck, all Warrior Ride participants,enjoy a lunch March 27, 2015, at the Reagan Center on Naval Weapons Station Charleston,S.C. The Warrior Ride is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing rehabilita-tion for wounded warriors by offering challenging adaptive bicycling and morale eventsthroughout the United States.

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Mike Domitrz, founder of the Date Safe Project, presents the third annual presentation of "Can I Kiss You?"to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command staff and students in Goose Creek, SC, March 18, 2015. The pro-gram aims to teach service members the important fundamentals of consent and sexual responsibility.

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"Can I Kiss You" SAPR presentation held at NNPTC

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command staff and students attend the thirdannual presentation of "Can I Kiss You?" in Goose Creek, SC on March 18,2015. The audience was encouraged to actively participate in the event byasking questions and elaborating on the important fundamentals of consentand sexual responsibility.

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Good Foundations!The right foundation produces wise results. Just as in physical structures, when we build our

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We are responsible for the life we live and we are all building for a time of inevitable testing.Some of us would painstakingly choose to build wisely, while others, to their convenience anddetriment, would choose to build on the unstable sands of self-reliance and self-promotion.

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Each year during the month of April, SAPRprograms, local rape crisis centers, collegecampuses, and many others come together toraise awareness and work to prevent sexualassault. But how did this all start and whyApril?

In the 1970s, rape crisis centers began toform across the United States and events likesTake Back the Night organized communitiesto take a stance against sexual assault. By thelate 1980s the National Coalition AgainstSexual Assault designated a week in April tobe recognized as Sexual Assault AwarenessWeek. Advocates began holding eventsthroughout the month of April and by the late1990’s there were calls to recognize it as anational month.

The U.S. first observed SAAM on April 1,2001. In 2009, President Obama was the first

United States president to proclaim April asSexual Assault Awareness Month. Recently,the Department of Defense recognized theimportance of prevention efforts and in 2015proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awarenessand Prevention Month.

Joint Base Charleston recognizes April asSexual Assault Awareness and Preventionmonth and is calling on all service members,civilians and their families to increase theirefforts to prevent sexual assault. Both SAPRprograms will continue throughout the monthwith a long list of awareness events andopportunities for those to join the fight to endsexual assault.

This year’s theme for April 2015 isEliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part,Do Your Part. What will you do this monthand yearlong to end sexual violence?

The history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Drew Stallard, Navy Command fitness leader instructor, teaches participants of theCommand Fitness Leader certification course regeneration techniques at Sam'sFitness Center on the Weapons Station, March 26, 2015. Navy personnel assigned toJoint Base Charleston, as well some from out of state, attended the Command FitnessLeader certification course to become qualified to serve as CFLs. The course allows theNavy personnel to conduct the Navy Physical Fitness Assessment for their unit, advisethe chain of command on a Physical Readiness Program, provide oversight on com-mand physical training and maintain physical fitness related documentation for thecommand. The weeklong certification training consisted of classroom briefs, gym ses-sions and a practical exercise. The training is offered three to four times a year throughSam’s Fitness Center on the Weapons Station.

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Navy certifies newest CFLs

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Good FridayAir Base: 6:30 p.m.

Easter VigilWeapons Station: 9 p.m.

Easter SundayAir Base: 9 a.m.

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Good FridayWeapons Station: 4:30 p.m.

Easter SundayAir Base: 10:30 a.m.

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From left to right: Command Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, Joint BaseCharleston command master chief; Florine King, JB Charleston - Air Base SARC; Col.Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander; Capt. Timothy Sparks, JBCharleston deputy commander and Command Chief Mark Bronson, 628th Air BaseWing command chief sign a proclamation declaring the month of April 2015 as sexualassault awareness month for Team Charleston. The signing ceremony took place in the628th ABW conference room March 31, 2015. The theme for sexual assault awarenessmonth this year is, “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part.” The pur-pose of sexual assault awareness month is to raise awareness about sexual assaultprevention and support sexual assault survivors.

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Sexual assault awarenessmonth proclamation signing

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Commanding Officer Capt. Marvin Jones signs a dona-tion form for the Navy and Marine Relief Corps Society fund drive March 25, 2015 at theclinic. NMCRS was established in 1904 to aid Sailors and Marines in urgent financialneed. Through donations, the Navy-marine Corps Relief Society may be able to providean interest-free loan or grant. In an emergency, the Society can provide assistance forbasic living needs, such as food, rent, and utilities; essential vehicle repairs; emer-gency travel; disaster relief and funeral assistance. The Society also has caseworkersto provide financial counseling to help service members plan for better financial stabil-ity. Visit www.nmcrs.org for more information.

U.S. Navy photo / Kris Patterson

NHCC CO signs donation form

From 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The 56th Fighter Wing flew its 1,000th F-35A Lightning IItraining sortie March 31, making it the fastest F-35 wing toreach the 1,000-sortie milestone in the Defense Department.

This is the second historic milestone in the past two weeks.Last week, Luke’s first F-35 student sortie was flown markinga significant step forward for the Airmen at Luke in realizingits new mission -- training the world's greatest F-35 and F-16Fighting Falcon fighter pilots. That student was the com-mander of the 56th Fighter Wing, Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, whois making the transition from the F-16 to the F-35.

The first official class of student pilots is scheduled tobegin in May, at the Academic Training Center, a 145,000-square-foot, two-story training center.

"I’m extremely proud of the extraordinary work our main-tainers are doing to ensure our pilots have mission-ready andsafe jets," Pleus said. “The F-35 is going to be the backboneof the Air Force's fighter fleet for decades to come and Lukewill play a vital role in producing the world's greatest, mostlethal F-35 pilots. With initial operational capability sched-uled to occur late next year, it's important that we get ourtraining program and process dialed in and as efficient andrefined as our F-16 training program is, so we can help meet

the Air Force's scheduled goal."Pleus also reflected on the years of work that have gone

into the F-35 program putting Luke in position to begin train-ing in May.

“Getting to this point hasn’t just been accomplished over thepast few months. It’s really been done over the last few years,”he said. “Lots of amazing Airmen who served before us here atLuke are the reason we are where we are with the F-35 program.What they did back then to set the base up is the reason why wewill be so successful training the world’s greatest F-35 pilots.”

There are 20 F-35s assigned to Luke, two of which belong to theRoyal Australian air force, an F-35 pilot training, partner nation.

1,000th F-35 training sortie flown at Luke AFB

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

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

April 3/ A webinar, “Is the TSP for Me?” will be held from 11 a.m. to

12 p.m. Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain youraccount, strategies and more.

April 7 / A “My New Space” class will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This

mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out ofthe dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

April 8/ MANDATORY TAP Pre-separation Briefings will be provided for

separatees and Retirees from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. DID YOU KNOW…perPublic Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring servicemembers can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 months prior toDOS? And a separating service member can receive pre-separation coun-seling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the processto making you “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/coun-seling is required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.

April 9/ A “Slaying the Debt Dragon” webinar will be held from 1 to

2:30 p.m. Tired of being in debt? Explore debt’s history, whatundermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out of debt!

April 10/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to 2

p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process.NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) mustsign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air BaseClinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT theMonday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

/ A webinar, “Is the TSP for Me?” will be held from 8 to 9 a.m.Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account,strategies and more.

April 13-17/ A “Transition GPS Workshop” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease.Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAPPre-separation Briefing is required prior to attending this workshop.

April 14/ A “Troops to Teachers” class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans and theirspouse’s transition into a new teaching career.

April 15/ A “Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston” class will be held

from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introductionto JB Charleston for military spouses who have recently moved here.Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect, learn about baseresources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!

April 16/ A “Little Heroes” Ceremony will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Join

us for this special medal presentation specifically designed for chil-dren 4 to 12 years old who have experienced a parent’s deployment.

April 17/ A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn

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

April 20-24/ Operation - Employment (OPR EMPL): These hour-long class-

es are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability intoday's challenging job market. Classes ranging from career researchand resume writing to salary negotiation, interviewing, education &scholarships, job fairs, job search, federal employment, dressing forsuccess, and social networking/reputation management are available.Call to schedule yourself for the specific classes you need.

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/

April 6-10/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Gps) Workshop: 8 a.m. - 5

p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members fortransition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessionson a space available basis.

April 14/ My New Space: 3 - 4:30 p.m. If you are moving out of the

dorm, attend this financial preparedness class to prepare for theexpenses of living off base. This class is mandatory for service mem-bers moving out of the dorms.

April 15/ Five Love Languages: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. What makes you feel

loved? People express love for one another in various ways. It isessential for couples to identify how to communicate their love toone another so they can improve their relationship. Come and dis-cover your love language.

April 16/ VA Disability Claim Workshop: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop is bro-

ken down into two sections: From 0800-0930, the VA representative willprovide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a MedicalRecords Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attendeither sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation.

April 20/ Home Selling: 2:30 - 4 p.m. Are you selling your home soon?

Selling a home can be difficult, let us help. Join this workshop togain the tools you may need to successfully sell your property.

April 22/ Military Spouse 101: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spouses, welcome to the

military. Being a military spouse can be a challenging adventure.Join the Military Spouse 101 class and meet other military spouses.You will learn military culture such as acronyms, ranks, chain ofcommand, core values and how to adjust to the military lifestyle.

April 23/ Smooth Move: 9 a.m. - noon. Relocating soon? If so, learn

from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. Youdo not need orders to attend.

April 30/ VA Disability Claim Workshop: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop

is broken down into two sections: From 0800-0930, the VA represen-

tative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Membersare welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevantto their current situation.

Notices/ Tobacco Cessation Group: Thinking about quitting tobacco?

There is a Tobacco Cessation Group meeting the the Naval HealthClinic Charleston. Session 1: February 9 and March 9 / Session 2:January 26, February 23 and March 23. The group meets in theWellness Classroom and runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. To register pleasecall 843-791-6916 or just show up!

/ Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Centeris having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to 2,every second week of the month and ends the last Friday of themonth. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken. Don'tforget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFLEETAND-FAMILYSUPPORTCENTER.

/ 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.

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

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

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to Patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS

BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

NOTICE: We have a great, NEW way for active duty/retiree & family members to register for classes atFFSC/A&FRC from home! It's called "Appt-Plus." Thru "Appt-Plus," you can now receive updates by text oremail of registered classes. Just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/ to receive theupdates! For more information, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406.

• Convenient location in theOakbrook area

• Digital X-ray Imaging/Intraoral Camera

• Dental Emergencies Welcome

• Extended/ No interest payment Plans (CareCredit)DR. JOHN T. POOLE III & STAFF

MILITARY APPRECIATIONFREE WHITENING for adult patients

of active-duty families with new patient exam!

Don’t Delay...Call Today!!

1806 Trolley RoadNear Dorchester Road871-1116

www.OakbrookFamilyDentistry.com

United Concordia, Delta, MetLifeMILITARY INSURANCE ACCEPTED!

Crazy D’s Food & SpiritsLunch / Dinner / Full Service Bar

OPEN 7 Days! Mon-Sat: 11am-2am / Sun: noon-midnight

Every Day Is Military Day!Military Discount with ID

Active Duty Military • Dine-In Only

www.CrazyDsFoodAndSpirits.com

224 Redbank Road • 843-572-2658

Happy Hour 4:30-7:30 pm Every Day

Crazy D’s Food & Spirits

Daily Lunch SpecialsCraft Beer On Tap

College Football On TVPool Tables & Dart Boards

Team TriviaDJ & Dancing

Military 1/2 Price Paint SaleRegular $399.95

Now Just $199.95 with military IDBody Work Not Included

Trucks and Vans, Color Changes are extra

Only at these locations:5786 Dorchester Road, North Charleston

843-767-85651974 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston

843-763-0020

The Patriot • April 3, 2015 11REC 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.

Rec Review

The Patriot • April 3, 201512

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08 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner

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