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Vol. 5, No. 25 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! Friday, June 27, 2014Patriot

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Cmdr. Marcia Ziemba,SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic executive officer (center), briefs theHonorable RogerNatsuhara, ActingPrincipal AssistantSecretary of the Navy forEnergy, Installations andEnvironment (left), during a visit to JointBase Charleston -Weapons Station, June 23, 2014. Natsuharavisited SSC Atlantic tolearn about the commandvision. SSC Atlantic delivers and supportssolutions that enableInformation dominancefor our U.S. warfighters. U.S. Navy photo / Joe Bullinger

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Airman 1st Class Matt Sinclair, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a Globemaster III C-17 wing, June 24, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Maintainersperform daily checks and maintenance to ensure the aircraft are ready to fly.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin

Early morningprep for C-17s

By Staff Sgt. William A. O'BrienJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

"We enable readiness." With these three words, Col. Jeffrey DeVore, 628th Air

Base Wing commander, summarized the contribution of hiswing for the more than 60 DOD organizations and 90,000people making up Joint Base Charleston during a series ofcommander's calls June 19, 2014.

The colonel discussed the wing's purpose and priorities,while giving and soliciting feedback. He was accompanied bythe other members of the 628th ABW command team: NavyCapt. Timothy Sparks, JB Charleston deputy commander andNaval Support Activities Charleston commanding officer, ChiefMaster Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing commandchief and Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner, NavalSupport Activity command master chief.

"I appreciate everybody coming out and spending a littlebit of time with us today," said DeVore. "We wanted to getout, talk to you for a little bit, show you some things that aregoing on, get some feedback from you and answer any ques-tion we can."

DeVore began the "All Calls" by discussing his prioritiesfor Joint Base Charleston: mission, people and resources. Hethen asked and answered questions from the audience, anddiscussed the way ahead for base services.

"Everybody wants to know, as we transition from the summer

of 2014 and into 2015, are the priorities going to change, and theanswer to that is no. We're still going to focus on the mission.That's our number one priority. We're still going to focus on peo-ple, that's number two. And we're still going to focus on theresources that supply both those people and that mission."

Different situations might cause the wing to emphasize onepriority over the others for a time, but the priorities them-selves won't change, DeVore said.

The colonel underscored the sheer size of the installationsrequiring service from the 628th ABW by comparing it to anunlikely place ... Disney World.

"When you start comparing the similarities, Disney Worldhas four parks, we have four installations. Disney world hasabout 24,000 acres that their property sits on. We have 24,000acres that our property sits on. Disney World hosts about90,000 people a day. We serve about 90,000 people in ourmilitary community."

Additionally, DeVore explained the role of JB Charleston's"installation" as the fighting platform, in contrast to other serv-ices, like the Navy, where that platform is a moving vessel.

"The installation is our platform," said DeVore. "Thewhole idea is that if any of our mission partners ... have to go(perform their mission downrange), they're ready to do that.That's why our vision is, 'We enable readiness."

As the host wing at Joint Base Charleston, the Airmen ofthe 628th ABW perform a wide array of duties. Even so,DeVore wants each member of the team to know how they

contribute to overall installation success."What you do here is huge. Whether it's serving chow at the

dining facility, processing a travel claim or working a contractissue, you are all part of the largest air, sea and prepositioningtriad the U.S. military has. It's huge and you should all be veryproud of the jobs you do."

628th ABW commander: 'We enable readiness'

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, 628th Air Base Wing commander,discusses base topics at a commander's call, June 19, 2014,at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Base leadership answeredquestions from the audience and talked about the future ofJB Charleston.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin

The Charleston Naval Weapons Station Commissarywill be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014.

The Air Base Commissary will be open on Friday, July4, 2014 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Business will continue as usual on Saturday, July 5, 2014.

Commissary holiday hours

Happy Fourth of July!The Patriot will not publish next Friday, July 4. We will resume publication on Friday, July 11.

By Col. David Chiesa71st Medical Group

VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Remember the movie "CaptainAmerica?"

The main character tried to join the Army under different names and indifferent cities, yet he was always denied because of his size and per-ceived notions about his abilities. This comic book hero eventually over-came his lack of physical attributes, and defeated the greatest threat ofWorld War II – Hydra.

Our Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, published Air ForceInstruction 1-2, "Commander's Responsibilities," May 8. The informationcontained within it can be described as "back to the basics of leadership."I see these basics embodied with Captain America, a man with many lay-ers. Let's peel back his layers of leadership and explore how we canimprove ourselves by following his example and our own AFI.

Picture a room filled with 20 people engaged in a heated discussion.You can see them but they cannot see you. Now pick the leader out of thegroup. Think about how you would identify the leader. What about him orher stands out to you?

You have preconceived ideas on what a leader should look and act like,what their short comings are and what values they hold.

These are the layers of the leadership. Your strength in each layerdetermines how successful a leader you will be.

When you first imagined the people in the room, you assigned physicalfeatures to each. This is the outer layer of leadership. What is yourleader's personal appearance? Imagine how they dress. Think of theirbody language and posture. Are they well groomed? Do they have goodcommunication skills? Is he or she well-mannered and non-interruptive?In a nutshell, do they look confident?

True leaders have a certain presence about them. If someone does nottake good care of themselves, it will be difficult to care for others. Yourphysical appearance matters. It is the first thing people see.

A picture perfect appearance can mask all the other layers, however, solet's peel it back and expose the more vulnerable aspects of our leader.

Here we find our leader's strengths, weaknesses and blind spots.Everybody has blind spots. They are what others see about you that youdo not see about yourself. A true friend, mentor, supervisor or leader willbe honest with you about your blind spot. You are making yourself vul-nerable, so prepare to be humbled.

Let's peel back another layer to expose his or her character.Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: "Watch your thoughts. They become

words. Watch your words. They become deeds. Watch your deeds. Theybecome habits. Watch your habits. They become character. Character iseverything."

The way you let events affect you impacts your character. Eventually,bitterness will show up as a blind spot or as a blemish in your physicalappearance. Work to become better not bitter. Seek assistance if you havecircumstances in your life you cannot deal with – that is a sign of courage.

The core of our perfect leader is unique. He or she understands theywere made for a purpose, a unique purpose. And they pursue that purposewith perseverance.

Do you know what your purpose is? Do you understand how uniqueyou are? Take the time to find out what you were meant to do with yourlife. Set goals and vigorously tackle the obstacles in your way. If youneed help, speak to your mentors. They will point you in the right direc-tion.

When Captain America was chosen to become a "super soldier,' he wasevaluated on the quality of his character and not on his outward appear-ance. His inner layers, his core values and his desire to serve his country,drove his new outward appearance. He became the ideal leader.

I challenge each of you to start with your inner core and develop eachlayer until your outermost layer reflects the qualities inside. Use AFI 1-2as your guide. Strengthen your layers, and embody the spirit of leaderslike Captain America. Have the courage to read it and go "back to thebasics."

Layers of leadership

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By Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes437th Airlift Wing command chief

I was cruising down I-26 the other day and a song came on the radio thatimmediately caught my attention. The song had a groovy beat and my headswayed rhythmically side to side. Most of the time I am oblivious to thelyrics but this song was different; the words really grabbed me.

It turns out the song is by Eminem and if I give you the chorus, chancesare you will know the rest:

“I'm friends with the monster that's under my bedGet along with the voices inside of my headYou're trying to save me stop holding your breathAnd you think I'm crazyYeah, you think I'm crazy Well, that’s nothing”

After listening to the whole song I thought, dude, you’re not crazy.You’re not alone. I know exactly what you’re talking about. I’ve got amonster under my bed and I hear voices inside my head. There are timeswhen I’m pretty certain other people think I am crazy too.

Oh boy, now I’ve gone and done it; talking all crazy about monsters andvoices. I can hear the questions … Chief are you alright, do you need to talkto someone? Do you really hear voices? What do the voices say? Whichone do you hear most often? How do you deal with the monster? Chief,why you acting so cray cray (cray cray means crazy for those folks who arenot up to speed on the cartoon Gravity Falls)?

Holy smokes that’s a lot of questions and I am not certain I can answerthem all to your satisfaction. None the less, I will do my best.

The voices inside of my head are a motley bunch. I have heard them foras long as I can remember. When I was younger, the voices antagonized,tormented, and sought to control the monster under my bed. The voicesseized any opportunity to yank furiously on any loose string as if my mon-ster was their puppet and they were the puppet master. Every once in awhilethe voices whipped themselves up into a frenzy and my mind would eruptinto pure pandemonium; all the voices raged simultaneously at the top oftheir lungs and made such a loud cacophony of noise that I couldn’t eventhink straight. Some of the voices I heard were Failure, Fear, Success,Abandonment, Rejection, Love, Happiness, Death, Commitment, Self-Doubt, and Regret. Those weren’t all of the voices inside my head but theyare a pretty good representation. Do you hear the same voices? Has this or

does this happen to you? I have tried to deal with the voices in lots of

different ways over the years. I’ve tried toignore them, run away from them, argue withthem and drown them out. There was a timewhen I used to watch the sprinklers go around incircles. The rhythmic sound and motion of thesprinklers was mesmerizing and my wife wouldfind me, still in my uniform, standing in the frontyard lost in my own private Idaho. I tried stressreduction techniques and also spent some timelooking at the bottom of beer bottles. Running, ignoring, and avoiding didnot make the voices go away.

When none of those avenues brought resolution, I sought out professionalhelp. I went to personal counseling. Yes really, with Mental Health. No, itobviously did not ruin my career. Yes, it was difficult to walk thru the doorthe first time but it got easier and was a real eye opener. Additionally, I tooka psychology class and read lots of books and medical studies about theinner workings of human emotion, personality and emotional intelligence.Both counseling and education helped me understand the different voicesinside of my head and how they influenced the monster under my bed.

I would say the most important thing I did was make peace with the mon-ster under my bed. I took ownership … it was no longer the monster undermy bed, it was my monster. This was the start of a great awakening. I cameto the realization that the monster was my inner self. Not the person on pub-lic display that may or may not be a reflection of other people’s perception,but who I was at my core. I chose to no longer live in the perceptual world… perception is not reality. This allowed me to develop a very strong friend-ship with my monster. My monster can be aloof, stubborn, and eccentric … Ican live with those quirks.

This doesn’t mean I think I’m perfect in any way shape or form; it justmeans I am comfortable in my own skin. It also doesn’t mean I don’t stillhear voices. It just means that I understand the voices and they no longercontrol my monster.

So if you’re hearing voices inside your head and they are really tormentingthe monster under your bed, you are not alone. You’re not crazy and maybe Iam trying to save you. I won’t stop holding my breath because there are manythings you can do and several avenues you can take. Getting help will not ruinyour life or career. Likewise, if you see someone who is struggling with voic-es and monsters, don’t be afraid to reach out. With one simple act of kindnessyou can change someone’s life and that alone is worth living for.

The monster under your bed

Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes

By Master Sgt. Ethan Peters65th Medical Group First Sergeant

LAJES FIELD, Azores – I was not a verygood Airman in the early days of my Air Forcecareer. I was passably good at my job and verybad at the Air Force.

Here is an actual quote from one of my earlyEnlisted Performance Reports, "Improved respon-sibility in off-duty affairs would quickly set thistop-notch performer above the rest." Literallytranslated it says,"Stop being an idiot all the timeand you might have a promising future in the AirForce."

Ouch ... harsh, but true, I promise. Luckily forme, my supervisors saw some very-well-hiddenpotential. They cut me some slack on my EPRs.But did they do the right thing? I'm not sure.

I would not have survived force shaping ourAir Force faces currently and in the years tocome. Actually, I may have survived, but onlybecause my supervisors were afraid to rate meappropriately. Don't get me wrong. I had somegreat supervisors early on. They taught me aboutmy shortcomings and what I needed to do to besuccessful. However, when EPR time camearound, they wrote me "4s" and likely slept wellthinking I got what I deserved. But did I?

Was I "Above Average?" My record was litteredwith Letters of Counseling, Letters of Admonition,and Letters of Reprimand, for repeated indiscre-tions like tardiness, disrespect to superiors andfinancial struggles. While I may have been a "top-notch performer," I was anything but "AboveAverage" in the Airman department.

Truthfully reflecting, I desperately "NeededImprovement." So why didn't my supervisors saythat on my EPR? They told me as much in coun-seling and feedback sessions. But they did notwant to "hurt my career."

How many times have you heard that? Thatphilosophy is a disservice to our Airmen and ourAir Force. Here's why.

A little over two months ago I sat down withmy command team to prepare for the upcomingretention boards. We met for eight hours a day foralmost a week. We aimed to advise our command-er on appropriate completion of the EnlistedRetention Recommendation Forms for 117Airmen; approximately a full third of our unit.Each one needed a retention recommendation andstratification.

The difficulty of the task became abundantlyclear when I reviewed their records. While thevery best and very worst Airmen were easily iden-tifiable, nearly 100 Airmen fell somewhere in the

middle and all of the records looked identical.That's right, on paper they were all clones of eachother because supervisors failed to rate their per-sonnel honestly.

Our job should not have been so difficult. Hadsupervisors been consistently honest with theirsubordinates, we could have better made our deci-sions. However, we were forced to try to readbetween the lines.

The bottom line is when we rate every Airmanthe same it becomes increasingly difficult to sepa-rate those individuals truly worthy of distinction.

You cannot control what the rest of the AirForce does or how other supervisors rate theirsubordinates. However, you can control yourpiece of the Air Force -- your immediate sphere ofinfluence. As long as you provide appropriateguidance, counseling and feedback, you can never"hurt their career."

Give your Airmen the tools they need to suc-ceed and then rate them honestly and accordingly.When you refuse to make the tough calls at yourlevel it merely pushes the decision up the chain,to someone less informed about your Airman.That's not helping anyone.

Make the tough calls, never pass the buck andtake care of your piece of the Air Force.

Difficult force shaping calls madetougher by undeserved 'Firewall 5's'

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By 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office

In AFI 1-1, Airmen are reminded that theAir Force is a way of life. Airmen are on callevery hour of every day:

"You must strive to be resilient: physi-cally, mentally, emotionally, and spirituallyprepared to meet the challenges inherent tobeing a member of a fighting force, both inthe deployed environment and at homestation."

Physical preparedness (or resiliency)includes protecting yourself from the dan-gers of your environment; in the summer,this includes hot weather.

Being outdoors can be the best part of the summer season. "Fun in the Sun" is what manylook forward to. Who hasn't worked up a lather of sweat participating in all that the outdoorshas to offer? It's hard to imagine you can actually die from something as simple as getting over-heated. The CDC reports there are approximately 618 heat-related deaths each year in theUnited States; 68 percent of which are men (based on statistics from 1999-2010).

Whether your job keeps you outside or you're outside for leisure, you are at risk of a heatillness, especially those doing heavy work tasks or using bulky protective clothing and equip-ment. The Air Force refers to heat-related illness as thermal injury; reference AFI 91-203,3.1.2.10 for information.

Heat illness dangers are the same regardless of your activity and can be easily mitigatedwhen risk management steps are applied. This begins withknowing the temperature outside; how long you'll be outside;and what personal protective gear you'll need.

Heat illnesses happen when your body is unable to coolitself and your temperature rises. Heat illnesses range fromheat rash and heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.Heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and canresult in death.

These are some of the ways to prevent heat illness:• Drink water every 15 minutes, even if you're not thirsty.• Rest in the shade to cool down.• Wear a hat and light-colored clothing.• Learn the signs of heat illness and what to do in an emergency.• Keep an eye on everyone with you.• Remember these three simple words: Water, Rest, Shade.

Taking these precautions can mean the difference between lifeand death.

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Anne Mixon,South CarolinaState Coordinatorfor Quilts of Valor(right), presentsretired U.S.Marine Sgt. KyleMiller, a quilt inrecognition of hismilitary servicewhile Miller’s wifeVanessa and hisnew canine companion Ava,look on June 19,2014, at the NavalConsolidated BrigCharleston. TheQuilts of ValorFoundation has agoal to cover allcombat servicemembers and veterans touchedby war with comforting andhealing Quilts ofValor. Ava is the21st service dogtrained at theNCBC.

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By DeCa Public Affairs

FORT LEE, VA. – Commissary employees and customersare working together again this year to collect donations forthe Feds Feed Families campaign. The campaign, whichbegan June 1 and runs through the end of August, collectsmuch-needed items for local food banks. Customers andemployees can donate nonperishable food and personalhygiene items to the campaign using marked bins located atthe entries or exits of participating commissaries.

"Contributing to the communities that surround our storesis important to the commissaries," said Vicki Archileti,DeCA's executive director of infrastructure support. "Timesare still tough for a lot of families, and with commissaries andour patrons working together we hope to lessen that burden."

Last year, commissaries collected almost 740,000 lbs, or 39percent of the Department of Defense's total of items for local

food banks. In 2013, DOD collected more than 1.9 millionpounds and donations from the entire federal governmenttotaled 9 million pounds.

Commissaries will again serve as collection points for thecampaign. Once the items have been collected the installationwill pick up the items and deliver them to a local food bank.Some commissaries also sold prepackaged donations pack-ages, which allowed customers to purchase the bags and thendrop them in the collection bins before leaving the store.

The most-needed items for donations include:• Canned vegetables - low sodium, no salt• Canned fruits - in light syrup or its own juices• Canned proteins - tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter

and beans• Soups - beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, turkey or rice• Condiments - tomato-based sauces, light soy sauce,

ketchup, mustard, salad dressing or oils

• Snacks - individually packed snacks, crackers, trail mix,dried fruit, granola and cereal bars, pretzels and sandwichcrackers

• Multigrain cereal• 100 percent juice - all sizes, including juice boxes• Grains - brown and white rice, oatmeal, bulgar, quinoa,

couscous, pasta, and macaroni and cheese• Paper products and household items - paper towels, nap-

kins, cleaning supplies• Hygiene items - diapers, deodorants (men and women),

feminine products, toilet paper, tissues, soap, toothpaste andshampoo

"For the last three years our patrons and employees havenever failed to make this campaign a success," said Archileti."We are looking forward to another great campaign year."

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Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Rasheen DouglasJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Leadership from the 628th Air Base Wingvisited the 628th Logistics ReadinessSquadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants sec-tion June 18, 2014.

The visit took place as part of a programdesigned to give base leaders a taste of whatAirmen and Sailors do at their job centersevery day.

During the visit, Col. Jeffrey DeVore, JointBase Charleston commander, Chief MasterSgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing com-mand chief and Master Chief Petty OfficerJoseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity com-mand master chief, were introduced to the POLstaff, briefed on day-to-day operations andassisted the Airmen with their tasks.

"Getting out with the POL team was a goodreminder of how important each job is here atJB Charleston The 628th ABW leadershipwants to be out there with our folks to seewhat they are going through," said DeVore.

The POL Airmen showed DeVore, Bronsonand Gardner how to remove wastewater fromthe pits on the flightline, refuel an airplane andthen allowed the leaders to try it themselves.

"The most successful part of the day washaving the 628th ABW leadership see realworld issues we face daily and work throughthe obstacles with other organizations toaccomplish the mission," said Staff Sgt.Bryan Queen, 628th LRS fuels lab noncom-missioned officer in charge.

"Having just come off a year-long remotein the desert, I can appreciate the extremeheat and extreme cold conditions that ourfolks have to endure to get the missiondone," said DeVore.

"The POL folks really impressed me withhow they prepared for the conditions andhow they always kept safety at the forefrontof the operation," said DeVore. "That is thepart which leaves the lasting impression forme. The heat and cold element add a chal-lenge to the mission support, but it's thepreparation and delivery of service wherethose young Airmen and Sailors really enablereadiness for our mission partners."

Once a month, leadership visits a differentorganization on either the Air Base orWeapons Station and spends time with theAirmen, Sailors and civilians working in thoseunits to get a better appreciation on how theirjobs impact JB Charleston's mission.

Visit offers leaders insight into POL missionAirman First ClassDamien Johnson,628th LogisticsReadiness Squadronfuels hydrant operator,watches as ChiefMaster Sgt. MarkBronson, 628th AirBase Wing commandchief, preps a hose todrain wastewater froma hydrant system onthe flightline, June 18,2014, at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.

Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628thAir Base Wing command chief, lace up their steel-toe boots before going to work with the 628thLogistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants section June 18, 2014, at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. Each month, DeVore and his staff visit a different 628th unit and receive hands-ontutorials on specific jobs. As fuels hydrant operators, DeVore, Bronson and Master Chief PettyOfficer Joseph Gardner, Naval Support Activity command master chief, learned how to drain waste-water on the flight line, refuel a Boeing Globemaster III C-17 and test samples of aircraft fuel.

Col. JeffreyDeVore, Joint BaseCharlestoncommander,and ChiefMaster Sgt.Mark Bronson,628th Air BaseWing commandchief, prep ahose to drainwastewaterfrom a hydrantsystem on theflightline, June18, 2014, atJoint BaseCharleston, S.C.

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After more than 35 years of mentoring, leading and sacri-ficing for the U.S. Navy, Cmdr. Marquis Patton retired June20, 2014, during a ceremony abroad the USS Yorktown (CV10) in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

The retired commander successfully served in numerousroles on Joint Base Charleston, including Navy MunitionsCommand Unit Charleston commander, and most recently asthe Naval Support Activity executive officer.

Patton had 18 sea tours during his career. As an enlistedseaman, he rose to the rank of chief petty officer in 11 years.For many, this would be the pinnacle of their naval career, butfor Patton it was only the beginning.

In August 1992, Patton was commissioned an ensign underthe Limited Duty/Chief Warrant Officer procurement pro-gram. During the next 22 years, he rose through the officerranks to commander (O-5).

Patton deployed 11 times to the Western Pacific/PersianGulf, supporting Operation Earnest Will, Operation PrayingMantis, Operation Southern Watch, Maritime InterceptOperations/Visit Board Search Seizure Operations, OperationEnduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"Commander Patton's success as a leader can be seen in thesuccess of joint basing," said Cmdr. Charles Phillip, NavalMunitions Command Unit Charleston commander and guestspeaker at the retirement ceremony. "His intensity, dedicationand hard work have contributed to the success of JBCharleston, as well as the local community.

"All I can say is, what a career," Phillip continued, referringto Patton's 35 years of service.

"I admire his dedication to our nation and the Navy, hisleadership and ability to execute the mission."

Patton has also dedicatedcountless hours to the localcommunity as a volunteerwith the U.S. Naval SeaCadets - Yorktown Division,a youth program for youngAmericans designed todevelop an interest and skillin basic seamanship, seago-ing skills and to teach patri-otism, courage, self-relianceand kindred virtues.

During his closingremarks, Patton thankedPhillip for addressing theaudience and thanked thosein attendance, including hisfriends and family and hiscolleagues among JBCharleston leadership.

Before being piped ashoreas is the custom in naval tra-dition, Patton left the audi-ence with some words ofwisdom.

"You're responsible foryou," said Patton. "(To theservice members) get yourqualifications, hit the booksand study, learn your trade and make the most of it."

Patton added a tidbit of advice a mentor had given him inthe past; "Success is where preparation and opportunitymeet."

After 35 years of naval service, Patton doesn't plan on sail-

ing off into the sunset anytime soon. Upon retiring, he plansto volunteer for the Charleston - Navy - Marine Corps ReliefSociety as a way to continue his dedication to something thatmeans so much to him ... serving, mentoring and helping hisfellow Shipmates.

Commander Patton retires after 35 years

Commander Marquis Patton salutes the side boys as he is piped ashore during his retirementceremony June 20, 2014, onboard USS Yorktown (CV 10) in Mount Pleasant, SC. Pattonserved 35 years in the U.S. Navy, beginning his career in 1979 as an enlisted seaman andbeing selected to chief petty officer before being commissioned and making his way throughthe officer ranks, retiring as a commander.

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Intramural sports are a big part of morale on military instal-lations. They build camaraderie and enhance teamwork andallow service members to take part in something other thanthe day-to-day grind of their daily jobs. But there is a lot ofwork required to keep intramural sports going year around.

The person in charge of that mission is Staff Sgt. DavidJohnson, 628th Force Support Squadron sports programdirector. He is responsible for maintaining the record books ofgames and keeping the schedules, scores and statistics for theteams. He is the point of contact for all Air Base sports pro-grams and spends his day making sure intramural sports gooff without a hitch.

It is currently softball season, and Johnson works long daysensuring the teams can play. A typical game day for him startsat 5 a.m. on the softball fields.

"I try to get out there early to beat the heat and get a headstart on the field maintenance," said Johnson. "There's a lot todo to prepare the fields for games, and it can take a fewhours."

He starts by watering the dirt to soften it up. This is donefor a variety of reasons, but mainly safety. The softer dirtallows the players' cleats to dig in for more stability and pre-vents the dirt from being sun-dried into hard clay, increasingthe likelihood for player injury. Johnson then inspects thefield, checking for holes and divots created from previousgames and repairs them so they don't hinder future games.

His morning ritual continues as he moves the bases andhome plate and rakes the infield. He uses a tractor with a rakeattached to make multiple passes over every inch of the infield to further soften it for the gamelater in the day. He then re-chalks the lines and inspects the outfield, making sure that it is allin playable condition.

With multiple playing fields, the entire process can take Johnson a few hours to completeby himself, so he has started training other Airmen to assist or even take the responsibilitywhen he's not around.

One of those Airmen is Staff Sgt. Lakan Ello, a fitness specialist with the 628th ForceSupport Squadron.

"The training is laboriousand softball is just one of thefield tournaments that weoffer throughout the year,"said Ello. "The sports pro-gram can be demanding, butwith the training I havereceived and the experiencein preparing and organizingthe games, I will have all theskills to run the program inthe event of Staff Sgt.Johnson's absence."

Even with the extra help,Johnson's days are still long.Games are constantly beingplayed and Johnson is responsible for making sure the schedules are created and flexible and the scores and statistics are accu-rate. He completes them as soon as possible, making sure the books are current and up to date.

He finishes up his day by going to that night's games to be on hand for any issues the teams bring to his attention. Often hedoesn't finish the day until 8:30 p.m. Even though the days are long, they are also rewarding.

"I love my job. I'm not the person that likes to sit behind a desk all day," said Johnson. "I love sports, so this is the perfectjob. I put my music on when I'm out there working and it's like I'm in my own world. At the end of the day, the coaches andplayers come up to me and show their appreciation by saying thank you, and it's rewarding when people know how hard you'veworked to make it happen."

Airmen make softball possible behind the scenes

Staff Sgt. David Johnson, 628th Force Support Squadron sports program director, rakes the infield, June 18, 2014, at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. The infields are raked and the bases are cleaned after being watered to prepare for the day's game.

Staff Sgt. David Johnson, 628th Force Support Squadron sports program director, waters aninfield, June 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The fields are watered to soften them up togive players more traction and prevent injury.

Staff Sgt. Lakan Ello, 628th Force Support Squadron fitnessspecialist, uses a chalk dispenser to put down a boundaryline June 18, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. New chalklines are put down every game day to keep the field main-tained for the players.

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The Patriot • June 27, 20148 JB CHS NEWS

By Chaplain Ryan AyersWhen we talk about Pillars of

Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, it's prettyclear what it means to be a mentally, physical-ly and socially resilient Airman. However, weoften get confused with the spiritual pillar.Many people misinterpret spiritual resiliencywith religious programing. When we developspiritual resiliency, we focus on what gives ushope to get through difficult times.

Hope comes in many different forms; itcould be religious beliefs, or faith in some-

thing greater than us. In the Chapel, we have rolled out program-

ing through September for active-duty mem-bers and families not designed around reli-gion, but developing hope, enrichment andrespite from everyday stressors. Many ofthese programs will be advertised in this sec-tion or through the units. Keep your eyespeeled and sign up for them before the slotsare all gone. If you have question or want tolearn more about chapel programs contact ourmain office.

Developing spiritual resiliency

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

PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY10 a.m. - WS Traditional Service - With Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. - AB Evangelical Protestant Service - With Children’s Church

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Using energy wisely at home is an important way for all of us to control our electric costsand reduce our environmental impact – a win-win! Lowering your energy use puts moremoney back in your pocket and reduces the harmful emissions released into our environmentin the energy generation process.

You don't have to overhaul your home or make a major investment to reduce energy con-sumption. There are many easy, effective things you and your family can do to save energy athome. Here's a list of tips and ideas from Balfour Beatty Communities to get you started.

Home Appliance tips• Opt for short showers over baths. Reducing the amount of hot water you use, and the energy

used to heat it, is a cost effective way to lower your energy bills as well as help the environment.• Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.• Wash clothes in cold water. Water heating consumes 90 percent of the energy it takes to

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• Activate the high spin speed option. If your clothes wash-er has spin options, choose a high spin speed or the extendedspin option to reduce the amount of remaining moisture inyour clothes after washing.

• Clean the lint filter after every load. Do this to improveair circulation and avoid a potential fire hazard.

Electronic tips• Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players,

into 'smart' power strips; these power strips can automaticallyturn several outlets off or on when they detect that the TV(plugged into the "master outlet") either enters a low poweredsleep mode, is turned off, or is turned on.

• If you aren't using smart strips, unplug electronics whennot in use; equipment still plugged in can become a "VampireLoad," drawing up to 40 percent of its intended power evenin the "off" or "standby" mode.

• Unplug chargers and adapters too. Chargers for cell phones,music players, portable games and other mobile devices contin-ue to draw power even when you remove the device. To elimi-nate this energy waste, be sure to unplug chargers or turn off thepower strip they're plugged in to when you remove the device.

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• Turn off unnecessary lights. Much of the energy from alight bulb is heat.

• On mild days, open windows for natural ventilation andturn the air conditioning off.

• Use portable or ceiling fans. Run ceiling fans counter-clockwise for maximum cooling.

• Use small appliances in the kitchen. Use a crock pot,toaster oven, or microwave instead of your full-sized range oroven to keep your home cooler and save energy. These smallappliances use only 20-50 percent of the energy needed topower your stove top or oven.

Heating tips• Let the sunshine in! Use the natural warmth of the sun to

help heat your home during the winter. Open the shades onsouth facing windows during the day to let the sun in andclose them at night to keep the warmth inside.

• Lower your heat settings - ideally around 68°F when youare home and awake and around 55°F when you are sleepingor away from home.

• Keep your heat flowing. If you have furniture or curtainsin front of your vents, you could be blocking the flow of heat– be sure to check for and remove any obstructions.

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Moving is never easy and the process can be exhausting when transferring all of yourbelongings from house to house. Adding children and pets into the equation can make movingeven more stressful.

Whether arriving or departing, an organized move is the key to success. Below are a fewtips from Balfour Beatty Communities to help make your next move stress-free.

Packing tips• Use the right size boxes• Put heavier items on the bottom of boxes, lighter items on top• Don't leave empty spaces in the box• Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box• Label each box with the room it's destined for and a description of its contents• Tape boxes well• Bundle breakables• Consider other items that will need special treatment• Limit cartons, when possible, to a maximum weight of 50 pounds• Provide plenty of cushioning to absorb shockMoving with children• Keep your children in the loop and talk openly about the move. Filling your children in on

the big change sooner rather than later will give them extra time to process. Be available to

talk and let them express their concerns openly. A writing journal may also give them theopportunity to write down favorite memories and jot down their thoughts and feelings.

• Explore together. Spend time researching the area to see what fun things there are to do inyour new town. You can also research sports and community activities in the area, such asevents held by the Balfour Beatty Communities' LifeWorks program. For school-age childrenyou can also review their school calendar to see if there are any upcoming interesting activities.

• Get them involved with the packing process. Organize a special box with their favoritethings and unpack this box first so that they feel at home.

• Prepare for goodbyes. Collect email and street addresses as well as phone numbers fromfriends and neighbors. You can even prepare a message book for your child with well wishesfrom neighbors and friends to prepare them for their new journey.

• For the move itself, make sure to have plenty of entertainment available such as car/plane-friendly games, CDs, books/magazines, healthy snacks and a portable DVD player.

Eco-friendly moveAt Balfour Beatty Communities, we take sustainability seriously. Below are a few sugges-

tions to help you relocate responsibly.• Condense and simplify your belongings. The less you have, the less you have to move. To

lessen the load, try hosting a yard sale to earn a few dollars for your upcoming adventure ordonate your belongings to a local charity organization.

• Think ahead by starting to save newspapers and coupon flyers early. They are perfect forwrapping your knickknacks and won't cost you extra money. You can also save bubble wrap,packing peanuts and padded envelopes from various purchases.

• Invest in reusable bins or trunks. If you prefer using cardboard boxes, visit local stores tosee if they have boxes that may have otherwise been discarded. Be sure to recycle your usedboxes when you are finished with them.

• Pass on the water bottles. Moving boxes and furniture can be a strenuous activity and it isimportant to stay hydrated. Consider purchasing a water filter or reusable water bottle. If youdo use plastic water bottles, be sure to recycle!

Moving with pets• Reach out to your current vet for a copy of your pet's medical records as well as any travel

advice or vet recommendations in your new area. They may also offer some tricks to lessenthe stress caused by traveling.

• Prepare new ID tags for your pets with your new address. If your pet is micro-chipped,make sure the database is updated as well.

• Pets like routine and will notice any unusual activities such as packing. Try packing overan extended period of time to lessen the anxiety for both you and your pet. Set up a familiarplace in your home and maintain your usual feeding and bathroom break schedule.

• Stress has been known to cause misbehavior in pets and sometimes even causes them torun away. Make sure to have a recent photo on hand in case this unfortunate event occurs.

• For small animals kept in cages, to prevent draft and keep them calm, be sure to cover thecage with a cloth.

Let us help make your arrival or departure transition in family housing as smooth as possi-ble. Contact your local Balfour Beatty Communities management office for more informationat building 742 Fletcher St., or call 797-5631.

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

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

June 27/ Commander Maria Ziemba, from SPAWAR Systems Center

Atlantic, will be the guest speaker at the Women in Defense PalmettoChapter monthly luncheon June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Formore information contact WID's Meetings/Events Chair atpr@WIDpalmettochapter.org or visit www.widpalmettochapter.org.

July 1-29/ A Spouse Introduction To Joint Base Charleston will be held

July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, from 10-10:30 a.m. Introduction to JBCharleston for newly-arrived spouses. To register, please call theFleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-WS, Bldg.755, at 843-794-7480.

July 1 & 18/ Basic Resume Writing will be taught July 1 and 18, from 9 to

10:30 a.m. Attendees will receive different types of resumeformats/samples and a resume draft worksheet, action verbs, etc.Also, you will receive guidance on content, format, and grammar/punctuation as you develop your first resume.

Notices/ VA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees

receive information on disability benefits and medical recordsreview. To register, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center,Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480.

/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culmi-nating activity to verify service members have met their CareerReadiness Standards (CRS), as identified on the Service MemberCareer Readiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist,DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will beused by the A&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’sdesignee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule yourCapstone appointment, please call the Fleet & Family SupportCenter, Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480.

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

/ ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a classfor parents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30a.m.. The discussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to haveyour child assessed, and understanding other difficulties that co-occur with ADHD. The topics rotate once a week and repeat every

month, so you can jump in at any time and learn some valuable tools.The classes are taught by Cindy Rich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologistwith an extensive history in ADHD and behavior challenges in chil-dren. This service is free to enrolled patients at Naval Health ClinicCharleston. To register for the class, contact Capt. Carter at NavalHealth Clinic Charleston, (843) 794-6895.

/ New Year, New Resume! - Military Saves, a component of thenonprofit America Saves and a part-ner in the Department of Defense’sFinancial Readiness Campaign, that seeks to motivate, support, and en-courage military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.The research-based cam-paign uses the principles of behavior econom-ics and social marketing to change behavior. Military Saves encouragesall service members, their families, and civilian employees to take theMilitary Saves pledge. Joint Base Charleston’s Fleet & Family SupportCenter and Airman & Family Readiness Center will promote theMilitary Saves Campaign 24 February 24 through March 1, 2014.

/ The Scrap Metal Yard at Joint Base Charleston - WeaponsStation is relocating to the East Side Core Area behind building 2332and the water tower. Operations will begin Dec. 17, 2013. The ScrapMetal Yard will have new operating hours and days: 8 to 10 a.m. onTuesdays and Thursdays. Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Stationpersonnel will be able to bring their scrap metals, no wood or trash, tothe new facility during these days and times. Scrap should be 80 per-cent metal in order to be recycled as scrap metal. The scrap metal yardcan be opened for special request (units getting new furniture, baseclean up days, etc.) by calling 640-4197, 794-4240, or 963-1456. Ifyou have any questions, contact Alan Moyer at 963-1456.

/ 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.

Notices/ Passenger Terminal Hours of Operation - The Joint Base

Charleston – Air Base Passenger Terminal will be closed from 11:30p.m. to 5:30 a.m. However, the terminal will remain open and oper-ational for departing roll calls as well as for aircraft arriving fromoff-station locations. For any questions, please call the PassengerService Center at (843)963-3048 or (843) 963-3083. Additionallythe terminal's flight information recording can be reached at(843)963-3082 and find all flight information can be found onFacebook by searching Joint Base Charleston Passenger Terminaland "liking" their page.

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Department ofVeterans Affairs Benefits Advisors are available to assist all service-members, veterans, and family members who may have questions aboutVA benefits and services they are eligible to receive. Appointments areavailable in one hour blocks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Thursday,and walk-ins are welcome. The Air Base office is located in building503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224. The Weapons Station officeis located in building 708 and the number is 794-4304.

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

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

June 27/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.

to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medicalrecords) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This lettermust be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday work-shop that you plan to attend.

July 1/ A “My New Space” class will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30

a.m. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals mov-ing out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

July 4/ The JB Charleston Air Base Commissary will be open on

Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2014 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.Business will be as usual on Saturday, July 5, 2014.

July 8 / An “Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses”

workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn aboutFREE available resources and services such as employment,resumes, the local job market, scholarships and more!

July 9/ A “What’s Your Retirement Plan?” workshop will be held from

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gain insight for financial planning includingthe TSP as a means to supplement retirement.

July 10/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided

for Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. DID YOUKNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retire-ment, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counsel-ing up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service membercan receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS.This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” to

leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior toattending the TAP GPS Workshop.

/ A “Slaying the Debt Dragon” workshop will be held from 8a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tired of being in debt? Explore debt’s history,what undermines our need to stay out of debt, and how to stay out ofdebt! Couples are highly encouraged to attend.

July 11/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.

to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medicalrecords) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base Clinic’s Family Practice section. This lettermust be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday work-shop that you plan to attend.

July 14-18/ A “Transition GPS Workshop for Seniors” will be held from 8

a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready”with ease. Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of yourmandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing (held on Thursdays) isrequired prior to attending this workshop. NOTICE: TAP GPSWorkshops: The JB Charleston AB TAP GPS Workshop target audi-ence will alternate between Separatees and Retirees, and for yourconvenience, JB Charleston WS will offer the TAP GPS Workshopto alternating target audiences.

July 15/ Educational Opportunities Counseling appointments will be

held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes withan expert who will help you reach your educational goals.

/ A “Good Credit—I Want That!” class will be held from 1:00 to2:00 p.m. Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learnwhat it takes to reach a great score.

July 16/ A “Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston – Air Base” class will

be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced intro-duction to JB Charleston AB for military spouses who have recentlymoved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with yourunit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in theLowcountry.

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."

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TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED ADDiggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from active duty, reserve and retired military person-

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One ad per military family per issue. Military may re-submit ad each week. Only personal ads qualify to run for free (ie: garagesales, home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.) Business-related ads (even if a home business) do not qualify to run for freeand must be paid. (See information below.*) We DO NOT accept “work at home” or “multi-level-marketing” ads. Ads which donot adhere to submission guidelines may be rejected without notice.

The Best Way To Submit A Free Classified Ad Is With Our Online Form At www.CharlestonMilitary.com. We do not take ads by phone. Deadline to submit an ad is 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Ads printed on a first come-first serve, space available basis.

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