08-06-2010 airlift dispatch

AIRLIFT

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Vol. 49, No. 31 628th Air Base Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Friday, August 6, 2010

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437 ATS keeps water flowing to deployed forcesAirman 1st Class Kyle Greer secures a V-2000NG well drilling system to the bed of a C-5 Galaxy cargo plane July 30, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aerial porterslike Airman Greer carefully distribute cargo evenly throughout the aircraft ensuring the cargo does not move freely causing the aircraft's stability to falter during flight.Depending on the weight and size of the cargo, different configurations are used to tie down the cargo. Airman Greer is an air transportation specialist with the 437thAerial Port Squadron. See more photos on Pages 12 & 13.

Photo by Senior Airman Timothy Taylor

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COMMENTARY

DIAMOND TIPS

Discussion on the responsible use of alcohol isalways on the agenda when I meet with our Airmen.When will I stop lamenting about this topic? Not any-time soon - the last drunken driving incident occurredon July 28. The danger is ever-present, and I hopeleaders at all levels are keeping this topic at the fore-front.

July 4, 2009, and Nov 21, 2009, are days thatshould resonate in hearts and minds of CharlestonAirmen forever. Both are days we lost one of our ownto a preventable accident. Could we have done more?What would have prevented our Airmen from choos-ing to drive after drinking too much alcohol? We can-not go back and change the past; however, we can remember the past and learn fromit. Airmen at Charleston AFB have amassed 31 arrests for driving under the influ-ence since July 4, 2009, and several of these were with blood alcohol contentexceeding .16.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the average BAC amongfatally injured drivers is .16. That equates to a 180 to 200-pound person consumingeight drinks within one hour, or half a pint of whiskey circulating in the blood. Longbefore a person reaches .16 BAC, they would experience emotional instability, lossof critical judgment and impaired perception, memory and comprehension. Underthese intoxicated conditions, some of our Airmen make the crucial decision to drive.

I am asking for your help in stopping this. If you see it, please take action to cor-rect the behavior immediately. I applaud those wingmen who have helped alcohol-impaired colleagues, and I ask everyone to recognize the importance of engagingwhen you recognize a problem exists. Don't look the other way or hope that some-one else will take action. We may feel apprehensive for stopping one of our friends,but imagine how agonizing it must be if we fail to initiate this course correction andit results in loss of life or injury to our colleague or an innocent bystander.

We're in the middle of summer and we should have fun. If your fun involves con-suming alcohol, then before the fun starts, please have a plan prior to the first drink.A plan means identifying a designated driver or using a cab for your night out. Ifyour plan fails, then there is the very effective Airmen Against Drunk Driving(AADD) program at 963-2233 (963-AADD). These are Airmen taking care ofAirmen and are ready to provide a free ride to your home.

Once again, I am asking for your help in enforcing responsible use of alcohol andthe prevention of DUIs. Please seek help through your chain of command if youknow of an Airman who endangers himself or others by overconsumption of alco-hol. You can also send me an e-mail at [email protected] or call my officeat 963-5497, and we will coordinate the necessary help. Meanwhile, I will continueto keep this as an agenda item and hope that we never have to endure the terribleloss of another Charleston Airman to a DUI fatality.

Command Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene437th Airlift Wing command chief

By Master Sgt. Lisa Peele

14th Airlift Squadron first sergeant

Dependent medical careLesson learned - Airman pays $600 out of pocket for spouse's dental services

because he was not aware that dental coverage was separate from TRICARE.

We sometimes take for granted that as uniformed members we have the luxuryof having one building to service all of our medical and dental needs withoutever seeing a bill. What some of us may not realize is that this luxury does notextend to dependents.

If you have recently been married, there are steps you must take to ensureyour dependents are enrolled with the proper coverage. Once all dependents areproperly enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, youmust then enroll them separately in TRICARE for medical coverage and UnitedConcordia's Delta Dental Plan for dental coverage. Both are inexpensive plans,but if not properly enrolled, you will be responsible for any services rendered.

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By Lt. Col. Richard Sanders

628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

In the fall of 1998, I was in a room at the Pentagonwith 49 other captains. We'd heard from several seniorleaders during the past several weeks and were waitingon another colonel to brief us. Previous topics fromother leaders were typically on the mission of the organ-ization from which they came or their philosophy onleadership. Today's would be different ...

Col "X," he's a three-star general officer today, camein and wrote three letters on the board, "FFA," and chal-lenged us to tell him what they stood for. We werethinking it was some super-secret organization oragency that we would be briefed on. Instead, he statedthey stood for his priorities in life: his faith, his familyand his Air Force - in that order. He encouraged us toset our own priorities similarly and went on to explainwhy. I've since adopted the acronym for my own priori-ties and want to write about why FFA is important tome.

My faith is the foundation for who I am, what I do,how I do it and who I want to become. Faith means dif-ferent things to different people, but each of us has aresponsibility to ensure we are spiritually fit. TheEnlisted Force Structure Air Force Instruction charges

Airmen to "Maintain the highest level of personal readi-ness to meet mission requirements" and specifically, "Bespiritually ready to accomplish the mission. Spiritualreadiness is the development of those personal qualitiesneeded to help a person through times of stress, hard-ship, and tragedy." Air Mobility Command recentlylaunched its Comprehensive Airman Fitness concept andstated "health is more than physical fitness: it includesmental, social and spiritual fitness." We'll hear moreabout Comprehensive Airman Fitness in the near future,but in the meantime, in addition to physical training, addsome spiritual training to your daily routine.

The second F stands for family. While our faith stayswith us for eternity, according to what I believe, ourfamily lasts for as long as we're here on earth. For manyof us, that means it will last longer than our active dutytime in the Air Force. One of my fellow squadron com-manders with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, Maj.Chris Callis, wrote a great commentary in Februaryabout balancing family and profession and choosingbetween 'important' and 'urgent.' It's worth a read (or re-read) and can be found atwww.charleston.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123188615.

This is a priority for the Chief of Staff of the AirForce too. He released his "Vector" on July 4 and brieflystated what the Air Force has done during the past 12

months of the Year of the Air Force Family - great ini-tiatives were delivered and more are on the way. Bottomline: love your family and take care of them.

Finally, the A stands for Air Force. I'll bet some ofyou are already thinking "The Air Force is your last pri-ority? What about Service Before Self?" In my opinion,the two are not mutually exclusive. In a Feb. 9, 2009,commentary found at www.charleston.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123137209, then Chief Master Sergeant ofthe Air Force Rodney McKinley defined service beforeself and gave several great examples of both what it isand what it is not. Servant leadership is a tenant I try tofollow as I apply service before self. One way I live outthese priorities is in the assignment process. First, I praythat God sends me where he needs me, both for his pur-poses, what's best for my family and where I can bestserve the Air Force. Second, I discuss my "dream sheet"with my wife and we come to a shared list of prefer-ences. Third, like you, I am a volunteer, and I go wherethe Air Force needs and sends me.

When I left Washington D.C., in the summer of 2000,I had accumulated a huge set of tools in my mental tool-box and was ready to conquer the world. A decade later,my most significant "take away" is still FFA from Col X.

I encourage you to define and nurture your own FFApriorities as well.

Living FFA: Faith, family, Air ForceCOMMENTARY

By 1st Lt. Robert Payne

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron

The Joint Base Charleston Company Grade OfficersCouncil has been busy during the last few months. Theyhave been involved in several base events, such as spon-soring the Airmen Against Drunk Driving Call of DutyModern Warfare 2 game tournament at the CharlestonClub which raised more than $200 for the program. Inaddition, the CGOC volunteered for an AADD weekendand hosted a Red Cross blood drive. Needless to say, ithas been a busy summer.

On behalf of the entire CGOC, I would like to take amoment to say thank you to the current Vice President,Capt. Drew Havko, for all his hard work over the lastnine months. His leadership and vision were most cer-tainly integral to all of the recent successes of theCGOC. Captain Havko is moving to a new assignmentat Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, at the end of themonth and will be missed. An election for an interimvice president was held during the July CGOC meeting,and I would like to say congratulations to 1st Lt.Stephanie White from the 628th Medical Group whowas elected to fill the remainder of the term.

For upcoming fall season, the CGOC is taking the

lead role on several events. First andforemost, the CGOC is spearheadingJB CHS's involvement in "NationalDay of Caring" sponsored by TheUnited Way. Joint Base Charlestonwill be participating Sept. 10 in theNational Day of Caring. The purposeof the day is for neighbors to cometogether to volunteer, give back andaccomplish projects within their com-munities.

Volunteer teams from across JB CHS will be through-out the Lowcountry area in Berkeley, Charleston andDorchester counties, participating in a myriad of proj-ects. Last year, the Lowcountry had one of the largestDay of Caring efforts in the nation with more than 6,300people getting involved. We hope this year, with thehelp of JB CHS, we will make the event the largest inthe country.

In conjunction with our new Joint Base partners atthe Naval Weapons Station, JB CHS will be mustering2,500 to 3,000 Airmen, Sailors and Department ofDefense civilians into the community to work on a vari-ety of service projects. One of the largest projects willbe a joint community project between Charleston

Airmen and the Naval Nuclear TrainingCommand students, providing a combined400 volunteers to help revitalize the NorthCentral neighborhood in downtownCharleston.

This synergy of efforts between JB CHSvolunteers, the City of Charleston and thecitizens of the North Central neighborhoodis the epitome and embodiment of the spiritand intentions of the Day of Caring. In

short, JB CHS will be the single largest organizationparticipating in National Day of Caring across the coun-try and will be making a significant difference here inthe Lowcountry.

This is just one of many projects that Joint BaseCharleston Airmen, Sailors and civilians will beinvolved in throughout the Day of Caring. If yoursquadron or organization would like to participate orhave questions regarding Joint Base Charleston'sinvolvement in the National Day of Caring, contact 1stLt. Rob Payne at 963-5530 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Finally, as a friendly reminder to all fellow CGOs,our meetings are held the last Friday of every month at4 p.m. in the Charleston Club's Wings Bar.

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Commentary by Joint Base Charleston

Protocol Office

There are less than sixty days until the official standupof Joint Base Charleston. With so little time, it is essentialfor all Joint Base personnel to know and understand ournaval military ranks. In the years to come, Charleston mil-itary bases will be linked with Air Force, Navy and Armypersonnel, to be called Joint Base Charleston. For thisweek's tip, you will gain an understanding of the navalofficer structure.

With a quick glance at the naval officer diagram, manywould conclude there is little difference from the Navyrank structure to ours. In actuality, the only significantsimilarity Navy rank structure holds to the Air Force is thecommon symbols. For instance, look at the official titles.Many times we associate the title of captain with the paygrade of O-3 in the Air Force. In the Navy, the title of cap-tain is used for the pay grade of O-6. Additionally, theterm commander in the Air Force is associated with theleaders of our units. For the Navy, this term is coined fortheir O-4 and O-5 officers. These differences are importantto know and understand when interacting with other serv-ice members. Being able to identify and associate withthese ranks will allow you to present yourself as confidentand competent in your work.

While the Navy does not have a bluesMonday like the Air Force, they will some-times wear several different uniform sets.Depending on the occasion, naval officersmay wear their dress whites, summer dresswhites, or service dress. All of these uni-forms are equivalent to our service dress. Itis important to be able to identify officersby their epilates. These epilates vary bydesign and can be difficult to quickly iden-tify. However, it is important to salutewhenever you identify these epilates. Takethe time and learn the different variations;it will help in the years to come. Navy offi-cers wear their rank on their collars, exact-ly the same as Air Force officers andshould be afforded the same respect.

It is important to also touch on theNavy's saluting standards, which havebaffled many of our Air Force members.In the OPNAVINST 171O.7A, "NavalGuide to Protocol," it states "1209.3 per-sons uncovered shall not salute, except when failure todo so would cause embarrassment or misunderstanding."This is to say, when naval officers are inside or in theircar that would not permit them to wear their cover, they

cannot salute. For example, many times we conduct ourceremonies inside and treat them as if they are outdoors,the Navy does not do this. If they are inside, they strictlydo not salute.

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Airman Williamshandcuffs SergeantKalina during a qual-ity control exercise.The scenario con-sisted of a gate run-ner with a concealedweapon. The exer-cise was conductedto test the skills ofsecurity forcesAirmen tasked withapprehending thesuspect.

Airman Williams handcuffs andsearches Sergeant Kalina during aquality control exercise. The scenariogiven to Airman Williams consisted ofan individual speeding past a gatecheckpoint onto the base with a con-cealed weapon. Airman Williams wasgiven a description of the vehicle andthe general direction it was heading. Inorder to obtain his qualification, hehad to locate the vehicle and provide athorough search of the suspect inside.

Senior AirmanNathaniel Williamssearches MasterSgt. Sloan Kalinaand passes an itemof suspicion toOfficer WilliamBroach during aquality control exer-cise on Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.,July 28, 2010. Allthree are assignedto the 628th SecurityForces Squadron.

Senior Airman Nathaniel Williams, joined by Officer William Broach, right, shouts for Master Sgt. Sloan Kalina to backup to the sound of his voice during a quality control exercise on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 28, 2010. The roleplay scenario was used to qualify security forces Airmen for patrol. Sergeant Kalina, Airman Williams and OfficerBroach are assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron.

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Thousands of current and former Airmen remain eligibleto receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each monththey were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center.

Air Force people eligible include active, retired and for-mer members as well as Reserve component memberswho served on active duty while their enlistment or peri-od of obligated service was involuntarily extended, orwhose eligibility for separation or retirement was sus-pended as a result of stop loss. Those who accepted aselective re-enlistment bonus subsequent to being affectedby stop loss are not eligible for the special pay.

Air Force officials used stop loss for OperationEnduring Freedom from Oct. 2, 2001, through Jan. 31,2003, and Operation Iraqi Freedom from May 2 throughDec. 31, 2003.

Individuals who were deployed during either operationmay be eligible beyond the inclusive dates depending ontheir Air Force specialty and deployment return date. The2009 War Supplemental Appropriation Act set aside$534.4 million for the retroactive stop loss special paycompensation authority.

Personnel officials are encouraging those who wereinvoluntarily held on active duty during either of the stoploss periods to contact AFPC officials to determine if theymight be eligible for the special pay compensation.

"We want to exhaust all efforts in our attempts to reachas many eligible members as possible while the authorityis in place to compensate them for their extended duty,"said Col. Bill Foote, the AFPC director of personnel serv-ices. "Of course, many of those eligible to receive thisspecial pay are no longer in our ranks, so we're openingchannels to reach out to veterans to help spread the wordabout this valuable benefit throughout their communi-ties."

More than 3,000 claims by Airmen have been approvedfor retroactive stop loss special pay since officials herebegan accepting claims in September 2009. Officials esti-mate an additional 13,000 current and former Air Forcemembers may be eligible for the compensation.

Whether or not Air Force veterans are sure they are eli-gible, Colonel Foote encourages those impacted by stoploss to apply. Claims are evaluated based upon historicalrecords already available to personnel officials as well asany supporting documentation the applicant may submit.

To file a claim, eligible members or legally designatedbeneficiaries may download a stop loss claim applicationat www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/stoploss. Applicants who

were serving in the Reserve or Air Guard at the time ofstop loss may apply by visiting the Air Reserve PersonnelCenter website at https://arpc.afrc.af.mil/vPC-GR.

For more information on program eligibility and claimsinstructions, call the Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102.

Approximately 16,000 current and former Airmen who wereinvoluntarily held on active duty beyond an approved sepa-ration or retirement date as a result of stop loss are eligiblefor a retroactive special pay of $500 for each month theywere affected.

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Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles

Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Trading skills steeped in the nuts and bolts ofaerospace ground equipment, an Airman with the437th Maintenance Squadron here is preparingfor an honorable mission far from the edges ofthe Charleston flightline.

Senior Airman Arthur Eschenburg and hiswife Rebecca will be embarking on the nextphase of their life together with the “Chief’sOwn” Air Force Honor Guard team at Bolling AirForce Base, D.C., in October. In less than twomonths the couple will depart, and the feelingAirman Eschenburg said he now enjoys has sur-passed his expectations.

“The day I found out, I called my wife overlunch and said, ‘Start packing.’ She asked why,and I said, ‘Just start packing’ – that’s when sheput the dots together and she started crying,” hesaid. “If you told me a year ago I’d be going tothe Air Force Honor Guard, I wouldn’t havebelieved you.”

Airman Eschenburg goes by “Ecsh” for shortat the Base Honor Guard detachment. His lastname has proved too hard for most to pronounce,he said. He arrived at Charleston nearly threeyears ago and has been an Honor Guard member

for one. It was approximately six months ago heset out to prove he has what it takes to stand withthe “Chief’s Own,” although he was nearlycounted out due to a clerical error.

With many thanks for the overwhelming sup-port of Charleston leadership, he said his packagewas able to be resubmitted for a second time. It iswith great pride he will join the team, AirmanEschenburg said, and speaks highly Joint BaseCharleston that he was selected.

In the course of the past year AirmanEschenburg discovered he had something moreto prove – to himself, his family and to the AirForce. In joining the Boy Scouts at 11 years old,he found he had an eye for detail and excellence,he said. Childhood reflections, carried into adult-hood, only reaffirmed in his mind the choice tomake Air Force Honor Guard his next aspiration,he said.

Coincidently, he said he’d been oblivious adetachment existed at Charleston upon first arriv-ing, until seeing them perform at a promotion cer-emony. After the experience, it wasn’t longbefore he joined up.

The indoctrination into Charleston’s BaseHonor Guard can be a difficult one, said StaffSgt. Chanice Reid, Base Honor Guard noncom-missioned officer in charge, but Air Force Honor

Guard is even more difficult, she added. Thetraining she administers at Charleston wasderived from experience she gained at BollingAir Force Base, where she trained among AirForce-level guardsmen.

“I train to prepare for Air Force Honor Guard,”she said. “When members first come in, they areplaced in a basic training-style program. A lot goesinto it, and you can really tell the ones who love it.”

Airmen Eschenburg said he is under no illu-sions about the difficult duty he has in store. Heknows some of the same stories of honorableservices performed by guardsmen as SergeantReid, from service members standing guard at theTomb of the Unknowns in the face of a hurricane,giving funeral honors to national leaders atArlington National Cemetery and facing hours ofgrueling training in a facility she calls “The Barn”.Even a shoe shining session lasting up to eighthours is not beyond the resolve of its most com-mitted members, they said.

Airman Eschenburg has had months to consid-er his new assignment, he said, and many nightsfalling asleep wondering what the future wouldhold.

“It’ll be hard, but it’s worth it,” he said. “Theyare everything the Air Force represents – the epit-ome of the Air Force.”

Senior Airman ArthurEschenburg from the 437thMaintenance Squadron wasrecently selected to join theAir Force Honor Guard teamat Bolling Air Force Base, D.C.The process to apply waslengthy and difficult, he said,but in the end, the feeling henow enjoys has surpassedhis expectations.

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Asset Management Flight

Due to changes in Military Family Housing'srecycling service, nearly all varieties of recy-clables are now permitted at curbside for recy-cling pickup on base.

Added to the list of recyclables are: glass bot-tles or jars, aluminum or steel cans, aerosols,plastics numbered one through seven, as well asall paper, paperboard and cardboard. Plasticbags, plastic wrap and foam are excluded.

Prior to the recent change, only containersstamped with the number one or two on the bot-tom had been recycling eligible for base resi-dents. The change for base residents came as aresult of Charleston County's goal to raise therecycling rate of its solid waste, said AlanMoyer, the base's pollution prevention and solidwaste manager, and new buyers in the marketfor mixed plastics have been a contributing fac-tor, he said.

On-base housing units collectively averagemore than 7.5 tons, or 15,000 pounds, permonth in curbside recycling. With the expan-sion of permissible recyclables, base residents

are now presented greater opportunityto help preserve natural resources andreduce solid waste going to locallandfills.

In addition to aidingCharleston County'srecycling rates, activerecycling participation inMilitary Family Housingalso plays a large part inthe base's federally-man-dated solid waste diversiongoal.

"Military Family Housingcontributes substantially toward theDepartment of Defense goal of diverting 40 per-cent of the solid waste stream generated byCharleston AFB," Mr. Moyer said.

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, AssetManagement Flight, encourages all MFH resi-dents to actively participate in the base recy-cling program. When participating, the follow-ing instructions should be followed for properseparation of dissimilar materials:

• Glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steelcans, aerosols, and plastics can be commingled

in the same bin. • Paper, paperboard and

cardboard can be commin-gled in a separate bin.

For pickup, every otherThursday Charleston

County performs curb-side collection to allMilitary FamilyHousing units onbase, which are cur-

rently provided blue,20-gallon recycle bins.The base also provides

two central recycling drop-offpoints located at the base theater parking lot andat the corner of Arthur Drive and StewartAvenue, across from the Arts and Crafts com-plex.

These drop-off points accept all recyclablematerials as well as corrugated cardboard. Thecentralized recycling stations are serviced twoto three times a week, but are not on a set col-lection schedule.

For questions or additional information, con-tact Alan Moyer at 963-2690.

Base recycling expanded to nearly all varieties

Airlift Dispatch • August 6, 201010 FEATURES

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Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Department of Defense courier duty

Numerous opportunities to serve in the U.S.Transportation Command Defense Courier Division arenow available. Open to all Air Force Specialty Codes, atour as a defense courier offers many advantages to thoseseeking a unique special duty opportunity. The courierdivision encompasses 18 stations around the world thatprovide world class secure distribution for the nation andits allies. Advantages include: top secret clearance, $75per month special duty pay, joint tour with opportunity toearn joint awards and decorations, and the opportunity toadd a valuable new logistics skill to your resume.

To qualify, candidates must be E-5 (including selects)or above, have or be eligible for a top secret, sensitivecompartmented information clearance, have an overall"5" on enlisted performance ratings on the last five eval-uations, be current and passing in fitness, be able to lift50 pounds and meet other physical requirements, bephysically able to fly and drive long distances, and beable to periodically perform multi-day missions that maytake them away from home station. Most importantly,candidates must be willing to be an outstanding member of a no-fail joint team.

Interested individuals should review the full application requirements and apply viaEQUAL Plus under AFSC 8P000. For more information, visit http://www.transcom.mil/dcd or contact the 8P000 Career Field Manager, Senior Master Sgt. Tom Piott [email protected].

Enlisted aide duty

The General Officer Management Office is soliciting enthusiastic, mature and pro-fessional applicants with the right attitude to fill enlisted aide openings at a variety oflocations around the world.

Enlisted aide duty is a voluntary special duty open to all second term and careerAirmen in the grades of E-5 and E-6. Enlisted Aides are assigned to specific generalofficers for the purpose of relieving them of tasks and details, which if performed bythe officer would be at the expense of the general officer's primary military and officialduties. The duties of an Enlisted Aide generally vary since their duties are tailored tothe needs of each general officer; however, most Enlisted Aides perform the followingtypes of duties: official meal preparation, housekeeping, maintaining general officer'suniforms, outside chores such as lawn care, edging and gardening, and arranging offi-cial social events.

All three-star generals are authorized one enlisted aide and four-star generals areauthorized two. There are designated one and two star generals who are authorizedenlisted aides due to the representational responsibilities inherent to their positions. Formore information and application procedures, see Department of Defense Directive1315.7 and Air Force Instruction 36-2123. If interested in applying, contact SeniorMaster Sgt. Lori Kelly at [email protected].

Defense attaché opportunities for senior NCOs

New active duty enlisted opportunities to serve as diplomats supporting the DefenseAttaché System at U.S. embassies in Burundi, Bosnia, Congo, Liberia, Uganda andBotswana are available to senior master sergeant and master sergeant volunteers. AllAFSCs may apply. Interested airmen should volunteer via EQUAL Plus under AFSC

8P100. For more information, please contact Chief Master Sgt. Tamas Szaloczi, MasterSgt. Theresa Lashley, or Tech. Sgt. Michael Wilbur at DSN 425-8322/8347/8344 or703-588-8322/8347/8344.

White House Communications Agency assignments

The White House Communications Agency is looking for high-ly dedicated and professional active duty Airmen to provide stateof the art communications support to the President of the UnitedStates. You must be able to travel, work with little supervision andbe extremely responsible. The WHCA is currently recruiting indi-viduals in the following AFSCs in grades E4-E7: 3D0X1, 3D1X1,3D1X2, 3D1X3, 3D0X3, 3D0X4 and 3N0X2. You must be able to:obtain a top-secret clearance, no history of derogatory informationand be able to serve in a four year Presidential Support Duty billet.Do not send e-mails requesting additional information if an AFSCis not listed. WHCA job vacancies will be posted through EQUALPlus on the Airman Management System 12 to 18 months fromthe date of the projected vacancy.

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The amount of responsibility is great ... the challenge is even greater. For generalinformation visit, the AMS Equal Plus listing for 8B100. For more information onqualifications and application questions, visit the MTL Portal page on the Air ForcePortal.

Air Force Academy military training NCOs

The Air Force Academy is hiring highly qualified and motivated active duty AirmenE-7 through E-8 with less than 17 years time in service for duty as Air Force Academymilitary training NCOs in the 8B200 special duty AFSC. The AMT is embedded in asquadron of approximately 110 Air Force Academy cadets. AMT duty is an amalgamof three different special duties: military trainer, professional military educationinstructor and first sergeant. Additionally, there are openings in the 8B200 special dutyAFSC with a "J" prefix. This is for members of the Air Force Parachute Team andWings of Blue. Applicants must have a minimum of 200 freefall jumps. Applicantswith less than 200 freefalls may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For general information, visit the AMT website at www.usafa.edu and see the AMSEqual-Plus listing for 8B200. For more specific information and details on the applica-tion process for 8B200 special duty, e-mail Senior Master Sgt. Michael Dahlhoff [email protected]. For more specific information and details on the applica-tion process for 8B200-J special duty, e-mail Senior Master Sgt Aaron Bettison [email protected].

Air Force Honor Guard seeks experienced NCOs

The Air Force Honor Guard is a small, selectively manned unit at Bolling Air ForceBase, Washington D.C. The Honor Guard is constantly looking for noncommissionedofficers - both senior and junior NCOs -- to come to the unit as ceremonial guardsmenand supervisors. For information on become part of this elite team, visit www.hon-orguard.af.mil/recruiting.

Gain experience, career depth with special duty openings

The White House Communications Agency islooking for highly dedicated and professionalactive duty Airmen to provide state of the art com-munications support to the President of theUnited States. WHCA job vacancies will be postedthrough EQUAL Plus on the Airman ManagementSystem 12 to 18 months from the date of the pro-jected vacancy.

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Total Force puts water on tap for troops in Middle East

Airmen with the West Virginia Air National Guard and 437th Aerial Port Squadron stand ready to load a C-5 Galaxy as a vehicle operator starts up a V-2000NGwell drilling truck July 30, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The V-2000NG is manufactured by Laibe Corp who was contracted by the Army. The waterdrilling system is designed to drill wells as deep as 5,000 feet and will provide U.S. forces clean water at the source rather than trucking water to the base ofoperations. By creating a local water source, the need for water transportation by convoy is reduced.

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Senior Airman Timothy Taylor

Left, Staff Sgt. Kyle Wills, left, and Tech. Sgt. Daniel Haefner secure aV-2000NG well drilling system to the bed of a C-5 Galaxy cargo planeJuly 30, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aerial porters, known as"port dawgs," carefully distribute cargo evenly throughout the air-craft ensuring the cargo does not move freely causing the aircraft'sstability to falter during flight. Depending on the weight and size ofthe cargo, different tie-down configurations are used to secure thecargo. Sergeant Wills is an air transportation specialist in the AirForce Reserve with the 38th Aerial Port Squadron and SergeantHaefner is an air transportation specialist with the 437th Aerial PortSquadron.

Right, Airmen with the Air National Guard and the 437th Aerial PortSquadron guide a vehicle operator as he backs a V-2000NG welldrilling truck into a C-5 Galaxy cargo plane July 30, 2010, on JointBase Charleston, S.C. The V-2000NG is a well drilling truck manufac-tured by Laibe Corp. and was contracted by the U.S. Army to providetroops in the Middle East potable on-site water at the source ratherthan trucking water to the base of operations. By creating a local watersource, the need for water transportation by convoy is reduced.

Airmen with the West Virginia Air National Guard and the 437th Aerial Port Squadronadjust the angle of the C-5 cargo ramp to accommodate oversized cargo July 30,2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Hardwood blocks were positioned beneath theC-5 cargo ramp supports as shoring to allow the vehicle operator to drive a 35-footwater drilling truck into the C-5's cargo hold without scraping the aircraft cargo rampor the pavement.

FEATURES 13Airlift Dispatch • August 6, 2010

Total Force puts water on tap for troops in Middle East

Airmen with the West Virginia Air National Guard and 437th Aerial Port Squadron stand ready to load a C-5 Galaxy as a vehicle operator starts up a V-2000NGwell drilling truck July 30, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The V-2000NG is manufactured by Laibe Corp who was contracted by the Army. The waterdrilling system is designed to drill wells as deep as 5,000 feet and will provide U.S. forces clean water at the source rather than trucking water to the base ofoperations. By creating a local water source, the need for water transportation by convoy is reduced.

A loadmaster withthe West VirginiaAir NationalGuard signals hiscounterpartdirecting a forkliftoperator to pro-ceed forward intoa C-5 Galaxycargo plane July30, 2010, on JointBase Charleston,S.C. Clear com-municationbetween loadmas-ters and vehicleoperators loadingcargo is criticalfor safe cargohandling, as oper-ators move cargoweighing severaltons into the con-fined space insideaircraft.

Airmen from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron secure water drilling equip-ment traveling down range to support the U.S. forces in the Middle EastJuly 30, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The well drilling system is thethird of such shipments to be airlifted via Joint Base Charleston, providingtroops with on-site sources of water in the arid climate of the Middle East.

Left, Staff Sgt. Kyle Wills, left, and Tech. Sgt. Daniel Haefner secure aV-2000NG well drilling system to the bed of a C-5 Galaxy cargo planeJuly 30, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aerial porters, known as"port dawgs," carefully distribute cargo evenly throughout the air-craft ensuring the cargo does not move freely causing the aircraft'sstability to falter during flight. Depending on the weight and size ofthe cargo, different tie-down configurations are used to secure thecargo. Sergeant Wills is an air transportation specialist in the AirForce Reserve with the 38th Aerial Port Squadron and SergeantHaefner is an air transportation specialist with the 437th Aerial PortSquadron.

Right, Airmen with the Air National Guard and the 437th Aerial PortSquadron guide a vehicle operator as he backs a V-2000NG welldrilling truck into a C-5 Galaxy cargo plane July 30, 2010, on JointBase Charleston, S.C. The V-2000NG is a well drilling truck manufac-tured by Laibe Corp. and was contracted by the U.S. Army to providetroops in the Middle East potable on-site water at the source ratherthan trucking water to the base of operations. By creating a local watersource, the need for water transportation by convoy is reduced.

Airmen with the West Virginia Air National Guard andthe 437th Aerial Port Squadron work to load andsecure U.S. Army procured water drilling equipmentJuly 30, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. TheArmy contracted Laibe Corp to supply well drillingequipment for overseas operations allowing essentialaccess to potable water in remote locations.

Airlift Dispatch • August 6, 201014 AROUND THE AIR FORCEHUD, VA officials launch $15 mil-

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eran homelessnessWASHINGTON – In an effort to prevent homelessness

among veterans, primarily those returning from the wars inAfghanistan and Iraq, the Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment and the Department of Veterans Affairs todayannounced that both agencies will invest a combined $15million in five selected communities near military installa-tions.

The HUD and VA grant funding is intended to providehousing assistance and supportive services to veterans whomight otherwise be living in homeless shelters or on thestreets.

Under the new Veterans Homelessness PreventionDemonstration Program, existing HUD grantees, or"Continuums of Care," located near the following militaryinstallations will each receive $2 million: MacDill Air ForceBase, Fla.; Camp Pendleton, Calif.; Fort Hood, Texas; FortDrum, N.Y.; and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

In addition, VA medical centers in the following areas willeach receive $1 million: Tampa, Fla.; San Diego; Dallas;Syracuse, N.Y.; and American Lake, Wash.

"This effort is about reaching veterans and their familieswho are transitioning home and struggling to readjust," saidSen. Patty Murray, who established VHPD in the fiscal 2009Housing Appropriations bill. "By providing access to stablehousing, health care, and job training and outreach services,this program provides targeted support to our heroes who arereturning home to a difficult economic climate. All veteransdeserve housing and the dignity that comes with it, and thisis another step to reach those who have sacrificed so much."

HUD funds will provide short- or medium-term rentalassistance, including security deposits, utility payments andcase management. In addition, the program will offer com-munity-based supportive services appropriate for veteransand their families, including child care and family services.

HUD officials anticipate that it will take approximately 90days from the date these grant agreements are signed forselected grantees to be able to identify and serve veteranindividuals and/or families who qualify for assistance underVHPD.

VHPD also supports the Obama Administration's plan toprevent and end homelessness. Last month, HUD and 18other federal agencies unveiled Opening Doors, an unprece-dented federal strategy to end veteran and chronic homeless-ness by 2015, and to end homelessness among children, fam-ilies and youth by 2020. (AFNS)

Congress Approves Supplemental

War-Funding BillWASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives

approved passage of the Defense Department’s supplementalwar-funding bill July 27, most of which will be used to payfor operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

President Barack Obama and Pentagon officials said pas-sage of the nearly $59 billion supplemental was critical forsupporting overseas-deployed troops in Iraq andAfghanistan. The bill now awaits the president’s signature.

Pentagon Spokesman Geoff Morrell said Defense

Secretary Robert Gates applauded passage of the bill, whichthe Senate had passed last week.

"Over the past several weeks, we have had to take extraor-dinary measures to fund our military operations around theworld this late in the fiscal year,” Morrell said in a statement.“Thankfully the money provided in the supplemental ensuresthat we will be able to continue the drawdown of U.S. forcesin Iraq while we plus-up forces in Afghanistan as part of ourefforts to disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-Qaida."

Most of the $58.8 billion contained in the supplementalwill be used for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The sup-plemental also includes $13.38 billion for Vietnam veterans’Agent Orange exposure programs; $5.1 billion for disasterrelief to the Federal Emergency Management Agency; $2.9billion for Haitian earthquake relief; $178 million for theArmy Corps of Engineers to respond to natural disasters; and$50 million to improve port facility access in Guam. (AFNS)

August is National Immunization

Awareness MonthWASHINGTON – Air Force medical officials are

encouraging Airmen, their families and all beneficiaries toraise their personal awareness of immunization health duringNational Immunization Awareness Month in August.

Vaccines are one of the best public health interventions for

the prevention of infectious diseases, said Lt. Col. (Dr.)Philip L. Gould, the chief of preventive medicine operationsfor the Air Force Medical Support Agency.

It is important to keep a protective guard up by immuniz-ing; not getting vaccinated puts others at risk for preventablediseases, especially people who cannot be vaccinatedbecause their immune systems are weakened by diseases likecancer or HIV, Dr. Gould said.

Dr. Gould said new outbreaks of measles in Arizona andSan Diego, introduced into their communities by intentional-ly under-vaccinated individuals, have led to hospitalizationsand illness in other similarly unprotected children.

A large outbreak of mumps, which has been ongoing in thenortheastern United States, began in several under-vaccinatedchildren who travelled to the United Kingdom; the UK has hadan ongoing mumps epidemic for three years. Stateside, therehave been increases in cases of whooping cough, or pertussis,Dr. Gould said. In California, there have already been twodeaths in infants who were too young to be vaccinated.

You should be vaccinated appropriately, depending onyour age, your work location, and how you live your life, Dr.Gould said. Keeping shot records up-to-date provides protec-tion against vaccine preventable diseases such as hepatitis,tetanus, measles and whooping cough.

For more information on vaccines, visit www.vaccines.mil/default.aspx. (AFNS)

Dog days of summerStaff Sgt. Fazel Munschi, right, releases his military working dog, Arton, in a show of force with Staff Sgt.Craig Martin July 26, 2010, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Military working dogs are exposed to trainingregimes which teach both the dog and handler how to deal with various situations such as drug and explo-sive detection. Sergeants Munschi and Martin are 628th Security Forces Squadron military working doghandlers.

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Specials“Back to School” supply drive: The African American Heritage

Council is sponsoring a “Back to School” supply drive for HunleyPark and Midland Park Elementary schools. Donations will beaccepted through Aug. 20. Supplies needed include pencils, note-books, pencil sharpeners and glue. Call Tech. Sgt. KenneethiaKennard at 963-3662 and Staff Sgt. Stephen Kohn 963-5809 to helpmake a difference in a child’s education.

Blue Star Museums free admission: The National Endowmentfor the Arts along with the non-profit Blue Star Families has starteda new summer program called Blue Star Museums, a partnershipwith more than 750 museums across America to offer free admis-sion to all active-duty military personnel and their families fromMemorial Day through Labor Day. To obtain a list of participatingmuseums in the area, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Click astate on the map to see a list of museums.

628 MDG conducting fall sports physicals: The 628th MedicalGroup will be conducting youth physicals on dependents ages 9 to19 on the afternoons of Aug. 10 and 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call theappointment line at 963-6880 to book an appointment for childrento be prepared to play sports in the upcoming school season. Duringthe physical, the medical staff will check height, weight, blood pres-sure, listen to the heart and lungs, look into the ears, nose and throat,check eyesight, and finally, test strength and flexibility. The medicalstaff will also discuss any medical questions or concerns abouta child's health in relation to the sport they wish to play.

EventsSaturday

"Bring on the Heat" Chili Cookoff: If it's not hot enoughalready, the Outdoor Recreation Center wants to kick up thetemperature a few more notches by hosting a base-wide chilicookoff Aug. 7. The event site is the Base Pool, with cookingand judging going on from 4 to 6 p.m. Awards will be givenfor first and second place and a "People's Choice" award willbe handed out. There's a $5 per chili-type entry fee.Registration is now being accepted at the ORC. Call 963-1672 for more information.

Help break a Guinness World Record: Want to be part ofan historical event? Come to Starlifter Lanes BowlingCenter on Aug. 7 and help break the world record for themost games bowled in a single day. Starlifter will starteveryone with one free game from 1 to 8 p.m. After the freegame, it's just $2 per game for adults and $1.50 for kids 17and under. The final tally for the day from Starlifter Lanesand other bowling centers around the world will be e-mailed

to the Bowling Proprietors Association of America for submissionto Guinness. Call 963-3315 for more details.

Extreme summer heat bowling: Every Saturday night from 9 to 11p.m., it's okay to get extreme at Starlifter Lanes Bowling Center.During July, the bowling alley gives two hours of bowling, shoe rental,hot music and cool lights for $5. Drawings are held for great prizeseach night. No RSVP required. Call 963-3315 for more information.

Summer Reading Program Grand Finale: The 2010 CharlestonAFB Library Youth Summer Reading Program will come to a closeAug. 7 at the base picnic grounds. This will be an island-themedfinale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with food, fun, games and crafts.Children who completed at least four weeks of the program willreceive a prize. Call the Library at 963-3320 for more information.

Tuesday

First-time homebuyer workshop: Interested in buying a homebut intimidated by the whole process? A two-hour workshop sched-uled for Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is packed with informationand will take you through every phase of buying a home by explain-ing terminology, forms, the closing, lending and much more. Call963-4406 to reserve a seat.

Educational opportunities counseling: Meet one-on-one with anexpert who will help you reach your educational goals Aug. 10 from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Consultations will be held at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Building 500. Call 963-4406 for an individualappointment.

Water Fitness Workouts: If you're looking for a low impact exer-cise program to help alleviate joint stress, while strengthening mus-cles and your cardiovascular system, these water workout sessionsmaybe just what the doctor ordered. Each session is four days inlength, Tuesday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the base pool.Each weekly session is $10 per person. The session dates are:Session 2, Aug. 10-13; Session 3, Aug. 17-20, Session 4, Aug. 24-27; Session 5, Aug. 31 - Sept. 3. Registration is now being acceptedat the pool for all sessions. Call 963-3344 for additional details.

Wednesday

Local talent contest: Charleston's local performance of AirMobility Command's Icon singing talent contest will be held at theCharleston Club Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. This is a family-oriented talentcontest showcasing some of the base's top amateur singing talent.The show is free and open to the base population. The top act willreceive $500, and the best active duty singer will representCharleston in the command competition at Scott AFB, Ill., Oct. 21.For more information on the local AMC Icon competition, callBeverly McElroy, 628th Force Support Squadron Special EventCoordinator, at 963-3816.

Passing the financial torch: Teach your children how to becomesavvy consumers Aug. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. Share ideas withother parents and learn tricks and tips to help your children managemoney. Call 963-4406 to reserve a seat.

Thursday

Troops/spouses to teachers: Counseling and assistance will beoffered Aug. 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. regarding certification require-ments, routes to state certification, and employment leads in aneffort to help eligible military and military spouses transition to anew career as public school teachers in targeted schools. The brief-ing will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center,Building 500. Call 963-4406 to reserve a seat.

Aug. 13

Special Needs Information and Activities Fair: The Air ForceAid Society in conjunction with Charleston Air Force BaseIntegrated Delivery System is sponsoring an Information andActivities Fair at the base picnic grounds Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. for families enrolled in the Exceptional Family MemberProgram. This event is designed to highlight the different resourcesavailable and bring families with special needs together. Eventsplanned include pony rides, face painting and lunch with hot dogs,hamburgers, cotton candy and snow cones. If planning to attend,call 963-4406 no later than Aug. 6.

Life careers strategies: Learn job search and interviewing strategiesAug. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Class will be held at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Building 500. Call 963-4406 to reserve a seat.

Sept. 9

Third Annual Welcome Home Event: All veterans and their fami-ly members are cordially invited to attend the Third Annual WelcomeHome Event for returning combat veterans, sponsored by the RalphJohnson Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital. The free event will beheld Sept. 9 on the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasantfrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information and services will include VeteransAffairs enrollment, eligibility and benefits information, readjustmentservices, health screenings, women's health services, health and edu-cation benefits information. For more information, contact JanBolger at 789-7373 or Patrick O'Leary at 789-6648.

Education and TrainingFunding change to testing: Effective Nov. 20, Defense Activity

for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) will only fund amilitary member's initial examination fee for each subject CollegeLevel Examination Program (CLEP), DSST (previously known asthe DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) and Excelsior College

Examinations (ECE) exams. Due to the change, allmilitary members taking CLEP, DSST or ECEexamination on or after May 20 will be informedthey will not be allowed to retest with DANTESfunding, on that specific exam, if they do notobtain their desired passing score. However, re-testing will continue to be available on a personal-ly-funded basis. Individuals who took a test priorto May 20 must retest prior to Dec. 11. For addi-tional background and details, call 963-4579.

Records management training: Records man-agement training is scheduled the last Tuesday ofevery month in the conference room of the 2ndfloor in Building 302 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.Members can sign up on the EnterpriseInformation Management website. For any ques-tions or concerns, contact Airman 1st ClassFrancisco Bastian or Airman 1st Class MiguelBatista at 963-8270.

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Joint Base Charleston’s AirmenAgainst Drunk Driving offersfree, confidential rides home.

Last incident: August 12010 Total: 14 2009 Total: 16 2008 Total: 14 2007 Total: 8

To volunteer, [email protected].

Members receiving a Driving Under the Influencemust report to the wing commander the following

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Vice President: Staff Sgt. Stephen Kohn, 628th Security Forces Squadron

Secretary: Staff Sgt. Shawna Badillo, 437th Operation Support Squadron

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Maj. Courtney Schapira carves and shapes a patient's fillingusing an interproximal carver at the Deily Dental Clinic June 8,2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. A rubber dam was usedduring the procedure to isolate the tooth, keeping it separatedfrom other teeth and preventing debris from being swallowed.Major Schapira is a general dentist with the 628th MedicalGroup.

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The war on cavitiesnever stops

Staff Sgt. Ebony Holt reaches for a dental instrument while cleaning a patient's teeth at the Deily DentalClinic June 8, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the cleaning and polishing is to leavethe surfaces of the teeth clean and smooth so bacteria is unable to stick, leaving the patient with a betterchance of keeping their teeth clean during regular home care. Sergeant Holt is a dental assistant with the628th Medical Group.


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Office: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Phone: 963-2536. After duty hours, call the command post at 963-8400, emergencies only.Catholic Services: Daily Mass is now offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from

11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Saturday - 4:15 p.m. Reconciliation; Mass; 5 p.m.; Sunday - 9:30a.m. Children’s Church.

Protestant Services: Sunday - 8 a.m. Inspirational Gospel Worship Service; 11 a.m.Traditional Worship Service with Children’s Church. Thursday - 7 p.m. Truth Seekers BibleStudy, Chapel Annex.

For information on other faith groups, call the Base Chapel at 963-2536.

Chapel Schedule

Hurricane Tip of the WeekHurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major

hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for dam-age, preparation is the key. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for stayingahead of the weather.

This week's hurricane tip is: Ensure you are protected against flooding by obtaining flood insurance. In addition, have the

main circuit breaker or fuse box and utility meters elevated above flood levels, and heed floodwarnings by leaving early and removing belongings in the event of a flood.

BASE INFORMATION

Movie ScheduleTicket office normally opens at 7 p.m. Showtime at 7:30 p.m. Admission: Adults - $4 (12

years and older) / Children - $2 (6-11 years old). / “G” Rated Movies: Children - $2 (3-11 years

old). Schedule subject to change without notice. For information, call 963-3333. For further

information on movie date and times visit http://www.aafes.com/ems/conus/ charleston.htm.

Friday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. – TOY STORY 3 – Tom Hanks, Tim Allen – Woody, Buzz, and

the whole gang back to the big screen as Andy prepares to depart for college and his loyal toys

find themselves in daycare! These untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice,

so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the Great Escape gets underway. A few new faces

some plastic and some plush join the adventure. Rated G 103 MINS.

Saturday, August 7, 7:30 p.m. – GROWN UPS – Adam Sandler, Maria Bello – Five friends

and former teammates reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball

coach. With their wives and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend togeth-

er at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where

they left off, they discover why growing older doesn’t mean growing up. Rated PG-13 (crude

material including suggestive references, language and some male rear nudity) 97 MINS.

Friday, August 13, 7:30 p.m. – THE LAST AIRBENDER – Noah Ringer, Nocola Peltz –

Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war

against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruc-

tion. Caught between combat and courage, Aang discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power

to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara, a waterbender, and her brother Sokka

to restore balance to their war-torn world. Rated PG (fantasy action violence) 103 MINS.

Saturday, August 14, 2:00 p.m. – Studio Appreciation – Advance Free Screening – Rated

PG Tickets available at your local AAFES Foodcourt. Seating open to non-ticket holders 30

minutes prior to showtime. Rated PG (for rude humor, some language and mild thematic ele-

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Saturday, August 14, 7:30 p.m. – THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE – Kristen Stewart,

Robert Pattinson – Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by

a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the

midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with

Jacob – knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vam-

pire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bellas is confronted with the most

important decision of her life. Rated PG-13 (intense sequences of action and violence, and

some sensuality) 123 MINS.

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First 6 volunteer opportunities canmake the most of your careerBy Airman 1st Class Michael Thorndike

Membership Officer for the First 6

The Joint Base Charleston First 6 is a professional organ-ization which focuses on providing junior enlisted servicemembers a forum for making the most of their militarycareers. The organization is open to all pay grades from E-1through E-6.

The next First 6 meeting is scheduled for August 26 at 11a.m. in the First Term Airmen Center classroom.

The volunteer opportunities listed below arejust a few of many the First 6 supports and areavailable to all members of Joint TeamCharleston. Points of contact are listed for eachevent, as well as links to websites to make aninformed decision on which to volunteer for.

In an effort to highlight base members activelyvolunteering, the First 6 will be tracking hoursworked by volunteers. Contact the First 6 at 963-8278to be counted in the running or [email protected].

Trident United Way: The Benefit Bank is an innovativenetwork system for delivering benefits and enhancing anti-poverty efforts. The goal is to create a sustained, multiyearantipoverty campaign which brings together faith based,community based and other organizations to serve peopleforced to live in poverty. Hundreds of volunteers are need-ed. Scheduling is very flexible at many sites across the area.To volunteer, contact Cathy Easley at 740-9000, ext. 243 orby e-mail at [email protected].

My Sisters House seeking Spanish-speaking inter-

preters: Family violence reaches across all cultures, agesand socio-economic levels. Volunteers who can interpretSpanish are needed to help victims of domestic violence.The organization's need is an ongoing opportunity. To vol-unteer, please contact Sarah Baird at 747-4069 or by e-mailat [email protected].

Fields to Families: The gleaning season has begun fullforce and volunteers are needed to help - sometimes on veryshort notice. To help an organization committed to endinghunger, visit the website at www.fieldstofamilies.org andchoose "Volunteer" to check out upcoming opportunities.For more information, contact Christina Lor at 388-2487 orby e-mail at [email protected].

Good Neighbor Center: "Breaking the cycle of home-lessness" provides transitional housing for homeless veter-ans. Volunteers will be preparing meals, landscaping orassisting in the office. To volunteer, contact Faye Parker at566-9344 or visit www.thegoodneighborcenter.com.

Lowcountry Orphan Relief: The Lowcountry OrphanRelief is looking for volunteers to help at their office in NorthCharleston. The LOR is a non-profit organization which pro-vides support and services to local children and their families.Volunteers would be asked to assist at their facility with sort-

ing, organizing and preparing clothing and school supplies tobe given to local children. To volunteer, contact Cathy Keagyat 747-4099 or e-mail her at [email protected]. You can alsocheck out the website at www.lowcountryorphanrelief.com.

March of Dimes: The local division of March of Dimesis looking for volunteers. The March of Dimes' mission is toimprove the health of babies by preventing birth defects andinfant mortality. They carry out this mission through com-munity service education, advocacy and research. They holda number of large events annually and are constantly

involved in the community. Volunteerscould be asked to do anything from

administrative work at their office, to help-ing with auctions at black tie events. To volun-

teer, contact Meredith Repik at 571-1776 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Formore information, visit the March of Dimeswebsite at www.marchofdimes.org.Susan G. Komen for the Cure: The

Lowcountry Susan G. Komen for the Cure divisionis always in need of volunteers. They need help with admin-istrative work and various events throughout the year. Tofind out what you can do to help with the fight againstbreast cancer, contact Taffy Tamblyn at 556-8011 or e-mailher at [email protected]. To find out more detailson the opportunities, visit their website at www.komenlow-country.org.

Beach Day: Volunteer with the Lowcountry OrphanRelief for "Beach Day" August 7 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Volunteers will enjoy a fun day of playing with children ofall ages at the beach and have an opportunity to have lunchwith them. To volunteer, contact Cathy Keagy with OrphanRelief at 843-747-4009 or e-mail her at [email protected].

International Center for Birds of Prey: TheInternational Center for Birds of Prey in Charleston is look-ing for dedicated volunteers to help with the care of a largenumber of raptors from around the world. Volunteers willbe working intimately with these majestic birds on a regularbasis. Volunteers must attend a quarterly volunteer orienta-tion. To sign up for the next briefing, contact Joe Kowalis at971-7474 or e-mail him at [email protected]. Formore information visit the International Center for Birds ofPrey website at www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.com.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters: As a local program of theCarolina Youth Development Center, the mission of BBBSis "to help children reach their potential through profession-ally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors thathave a measurable impact on youth." Volunteers meet withtheir Little Brother or Sister either in the community or atone of the site-based programs, offering friendships throughactivities. Training is provided and volunteers must be atleast 18. To volunteer, contact Mandy Scherer at 266-5256or by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information,visit www.becomeabig.org.

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Music Lessons. Saturdays, 8/2010-4/2011.Violin, Piano, Guitar & Drums. Registers online

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The Parks At Rivers Edge 2BR 2BA $875 andFlanders St-N.Cha 2BR 1.5BA $665.Negotiable. 843-557-6291 or [email protected]

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Boeing Welcome-3 br. 1 ba. brick, lg. yard,applinces, new carpet & paint. conv. to AFB,mall. I-26. No pets. $ 725+dep. (843)767-0112

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MOTORCYCLESMotorcycle trailer $750. 8.5x5.5FT, PCSing.Call Justin (843)260-7908. Will include strapsand spare tire with rim, one owner. great cond.

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John Deere ride mower for sale needs 1 pulleyreplaced $200.00 obo call Chris. 847-8011

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Kitchen Cabinets. Never installed. All wood &dovetailed. Cost $5500. Sacrifice $1650. Callafter 4 p.m. 843-856-4680 or 843-881-5803.

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