By Senior Airman Tom BradingJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

More than 2,000 service members have died and almost20,000 have been wounded fighting in Afghanistan.Becoming one of those statistics was not what Senior AirmanTaylor Renfro had in mind when she deployed there in 2013.

But on May 29, 2013, two weeks before redeploymenthome, the vehicle she was riding in was hit by an improvisedexplosive device during a convoy.

Renfro, originally from the 628th Medical Group, wasdeployed with the Army, and understood the dangers of fre-quently going beyond the wire as a first responder.

The threat of Improvised Explosive Devices had increasedin her unit's area during the previous weeks putting everyoneon edge.

"I made a pact with other Air Force medics I was deployedwith," said Renfro, a native of Jacksonville, Ill. "If anythingwere to happen to one of the three convoys going out that day,the other medics would come and assist."

Renfro's worst nightmare came true that day. The initialexplosion broke multiple bones from Renfro's neck down, andcaused her right arm to get caught in the vehicle's back hatch.She later found out the gunner of the vehicle received similar

injuries and the truck commander didn't survive.Renfro was medically evacuated and received initial life-

saving operations prior to her arrival to Walter Reed NationalMedical Center, less than 48 hours after her initial injury.

"I had always heard my supervisors talk about how quick-ly we had to respond once we were notified of an injury.Speed increases a person's chance of survival dramatically,"said Renfro. "I had no idea that I would be the one in need ofthis type of care."

Renfro was given a thirty percent chance of survival, butmultiple surgeries and a strong will to live brought those oddsup dramatically.

"We are all so very proud of Taylor's resilience and deter-mination to get well," said Col. Judith Hughes, 628thMedical Group commander. "We miss her in the familyhealth clinic very much. She's an amazingly talented medicaltechnician and everyone who worked with her knew that andcould count on her to bring her best to work each and everyday."

Hughes added, Renfro's incredible journey to recoveryshould remind us every day how important training fordeployment is, and how integral medics really are to the mil-itary mission at home and in the AOR.

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In preparation for new dental chair installation, the628th Dental Clinic will be closed June 12 through June 16 when it will reopen at 12:30 p.m. The front

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Senior Airman Taylor Renfro, 628th Medical Group, is seenhere while on deployment in Southwest Asia in 2013. Renfroreceived the Purple Heart, the Army Combat Action medal andthe Air Force Action medal for her service in Afghanistan. Sherecently received the Angels of the Battlefield award duringthe 8th Annual Angels of the Battlefield Gala, March 26, 2014,at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C., for providinglife-saving treatment and demonstrating extraordinarycourage during her career as an Air Force medic.

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Angel of the Battlefield: One year later

Operation OVERLORD – D-Day:Part of 437th Airlift Wing historyBy Stanley D. Gohl437th Airlift Wing Historian

June 6 marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day, a very specialday for all Americans but a day with particularly significancefor Joint Base Charleston and the 437th Operations Group.

Today's 437th Operations Group is a lineal ancestor of the437th Troop Carrier Group which played a pivotal part inOperation OVERLORD June 6, 1944. The group was struc-tured much the same as it is today and accomplished a missionsimilar to the mission of today's 437th. The group consisted offour squadrons; the 83rd Troop Carrier Squadron, the 84thTCS, 85th TCS and 86th TCS. The Airmen were trained tooperate the C-47 and to pilot and tow the Waco CG-4A glider.

The 437th TCG arrived at Ramsbury Airfield, England inFeb. 1944, and immediately began training operations tobecome proficient in the European Area of Operations.Although they were trained to pilot and tow the Waco glider,once in England they were introduced to the British Horsaglider which was larger, heavier and more difficult to fly. Theyalso began extensive nighttime training which was furthercomplicated by the infamous dense fog in England.

On May 29, the 85 TCS departed Ramsbury to Memburywhere they were on-loan to the 436 TCG. Three days later, onJune 1st, Ramsbury was officially placed on lockdown status.No one was to enter or depart including a few local Englishnationals who worked on base. The day prior, the 82ndAirborne Division arrived at Ramsbury and was bed down ina tent city across from the Women's Auxiliary Air Force com-pound. All combat crew members were also moved to theWAAF compound to further ensure operational security. Asyet another measure of security, the entire WAAF compoundwas encircled by barbed wire and patrolled by armed guards.The crews were restricted to their compound until the final gofor Operation OVERLORD was given.

The following days were consumed with briefings and mis-sion planning. The 437 TCG were tasked to deliver the 82ndAirborne Division. Their destination was an area between thevillages of Ste Mere Eglise and Neuvill-Au-Plain, to the rearof Utah beach. The area was less than ideal, with a veryswampy estuary just to the west of the designated landingzone. The landing zone assigned to the 437th TCG was of theutmost importance and deemed a strategic necessity for the

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By 2nd Lt. Abror Samatov628th Contracting Squadron

"Ты будеш рвать наши книжки?" SvetlanaSergeevna, my secondary school teacher, askedme loudly. I was completely lost. It sounded likeone of those guttural warrior cries thatGenghizkhan soldiers probably made to intimidatethe rivals before battle. Translated, the questionwas, "Are you going to tear up our books?" I wasclueless of the meaning of the question, but Iyelled proudly and confidently, "Да!"

That was my introduction to a foreign lan-guage, in this case, Russian. Fast forward 20years. Now fluent in five languages, I still remem-ber how alien those words sounded. Not onlyhave I picked up languages, but cultures and ide-ologies as well. It's amazing to read the samestory in different languages and to see the per-spectives derived from different vantage points.

Language is a way to communicate, a means toestablish a connection with a total stranger.Language helps us express our emotions, achieveour goals, pray and praise, curse and criticize - it'sthe center of our lives. The great Cicero oncesaid, "The one thing in which we are especiallysuperior to beasts is that we speak to each other."

But what if you can do all the above in multi-ple languages? A foreign language opens a wholenew world of opportunities. It can make you com-petitive at your job or help you find another onealtogether. It can expand and enrich your sociallife. You can read books in their original languagewithout losing some of the context in translations.The possibilities are endless.

The world is shrinking through globalization.People who speak only one language havebecome the minority. Learning a new languagenow will create additional demand for you infuture.

Acquiring a foreign language is done throughhard work, eagerness and persistence. Contrary topopular belief, there is no mythical "languagegene" required to speak another language.Anybody can do it with the right motivation. As amatter of fact, it is instinctual. People tend tobelieve individuals who speak multiple languagesare somehow smarter. More knowledgeable, yes!Smarter, no!

Your capacity to learn is not based on educa-tion or the number of languages you speak.Therefore, as long as you have the want andambition to learn, you can!

Renowned linguistics professor Vivian Cooksays language learning trains the brain to be moreanalytical, flexible and logical. Research hasproven English speaking school-age children readbetter in English when taught a foreign languagejust one hour a week, when compared to childrenwho have no foreign language training. Learningan additional language has positive side effects inother areas of thought processing.

Furthermore, knowing a foreign languagechanges the way one perceives the world aroundthem. I can attest to this statement by saying thatmy attitude and demeanor changes automaticallydepending on the language I'm using. For exam-ple, a taboo in Turkish may not be a taboo inRussian. Not only is the speech different, but howI must behave with native speakers differs basedon the particular language. As Vivian Cooks,Professor at Newcastle University, puts it, "Ourcultural attitudes may be changed by the languagewe are acquiring."

Human beings obtain and improve all skillsduring their lifetime. People do not have inherentspeaking skills. If a child is not spoken to duringchildhood, they cannot articulate any words,except some indistinctive sounds. They are notborn with a language, so their first is foreign. Inessence, this means you have already learned aforeign language.

Have you ever observed a child learning tospeak? Initially, a child starts to repeat what par-ents say without understanding. Then, childrendemonstrate things around the house, which theyhave learned as their "new vocabulary." Childrendon't care about grammar, spelling or articulationof sounds. Someone always corrects them, andthey still never lose their motivation for learning.I'm still corrected on all of my languages to thisday. Thus, I'd advise anybody who has that pas-sion to be immersed in a whole different world.Learn like a child - demonstrate, visualize, use thenew words in context and learn with movements.When the new words are combined with physicalactions, muscle memory is created, connecting themind and body. These are far superior to mundanerepeating.

There are a lot of methods for learning a lan-guage. Some of them are practical, others - not somuch. Modern grammatical method is aimed atlearning the language as a system. It's directed atall four language skills: speaking, listening, read-ing and writing. In my opinion, too much atten-tion is paid to text construing, script narratives

and essays. In addition, all must learn the structure and

logic of a foreign language, be able to relate it tothe first native language, to understand similari-ties and differences with the first language.However, this is impossible without serious studyof grammar and practice of two-way translations.

Why try to make a person a philologist, insteadof just teaching them to speak the language? Aperson needs practical skills, rather than a second-ary specialty. As a result, a student learns aboutthe language, not the language itself; an individ-ual can differentiate very well language structuresbetween one another, but cannot call a friendabroad and fully engage in live real conversation.

On the contrary, one of the most practicalapproaches is the immersion method. Accordingto this method, you can learn a foreign languageby becoming (at least for the period of study) acompletely different person. This allows one tocreate the illusion that they are in a completelydifferent world; the world of the target language.For this method to work, a person should be sur-rounded by like-minded people who are learningthe same language.

Heinrich Schliemann, successful businessmanand famous archaeologist, discoverer of Troy, flu-ent in at least 15 languages, wrote all his corre-spondence and kept a diary in the language of thecountry in which he was at that moment. I alsoemployed the same system when I was learningTurkish; I even temporarily "Turkisized" myname from "Abror" to Turkish "Ebrar" to fullyimmerse myself.

Another suggestion numerous linguists adviseis learning through language families. Knowingthe ways around the language families is like hav-ing a treasure map of the language. For instance,acquiring one or all of Latin-Germanic languages(French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German) isgoing to be easier for English native speaker thangetting into whole different realm of Sino-Tibetan, Slavic or Turkic lingo groups.

The bottom line is that if you have a desire anda passion, it doesn't matter what language familyit belongs to or how hard it is, I'd say, "Keep calmand carry on!"

Editor's note: Links to language learningresources are available through the Air ForceCulture and Language Center's website atculture.af.mil.

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Warm Welcome Thank you for the warm welcome to the

437th Airlift Wing and Joint Base Charleston.In short, our reception to the "Low Country"was exceptional and our family - me, my wifeBecky and our daughters Emily, Megan andSarah are thrilled to be back. We look forwardto meeting all of you and we are honored tojoin the team. It has been just over two weekssince I assumed command, and I can't help butfeel like I've walked into something special. I'mso proud to be a part of this group of world-class, war-fighting professionals.

As your commander, my priorities are simple and hopefully easy foreveryone to remember. As an Airlift Wing, we are a critical part of theMobility Air Forces, or MAF and my top three priorities: Mission, Airmen,and Fun form that same MAF acronym.

MissionThe mission of the 437th is vitally important to the security of our nation.

When our combatant commanders call for rapid global mobility, the 437thdelivers. From the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan,the 437th Airlift Wing has a proud heritage of excellence and service. Wewill continue this tradition of excellence by training high caliber missiongenerators and operators, along with our Reserve counterparts in the 315thAW, and outstanding installation support from our mission partners in the628th Air Base Wing. Never lose sight of the fact that the mission is primary.The mission is why we wear this great uniform and operate from this greatbase. Knowing your job and doing it the right way, all the way, all the time

is critical for us to continue to safely provide precise, reliable airlift world-wide.

AirmenYou, the collective Airmen, are the key to mission execution. Without

you, our aircraft would become expensive static displays. As your command-er, I care about your well being, your growth, and your families. I give youthat same charge - to care for each other. Taking care of Airmen is even moreimportant as we negotiate force management programs over the coming year.For some, these programs provide exciting opportunities to pursue personalcareer goals outside of the military; while for others they are an additionalsource of stress and uncertainty. We will take care of all Airmen, those stay-ing and those who are leaving. For those who are leaving, especially invol-untarily, I am tasking leadership from the flight to my level to help identifysmooth transitions during this difficult time.

FunAlthough these are certainly challenging times, it is also important for all

of us to have some fun. This is a great Air Force and as Airmen we are afforded some incredible

opportunities. This job is amazing so have fun doing it! Do so in the contextof a safe environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Iwill not tolerate Airmen hurting Airmen or having fun at someone else'sexpense. We can't afford it, and I won't tolerate it. Now don't get me wrong,I know that work is not always going to be fun ... after all, business is busi-ness and combat is combat, but we do need to recognize that we can alsohave a lot of fun ... both in uniform and out of uniform, on-duty and off-duty, on-base and off-base. I've already had a lot of fun in my first week ... ata Maintenance Group ultimate Frisbee game (even though my team lost), atthe master sergeant selection party (a hearty congratulations to all of theselects), and finally at the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night(free fun). I'm looking forward to a lot more fun with the rest of the team.

Once again, thank you for the warm welcome. I am extremely honoredand humbled to join this team. I look forward to working with you to get themission done, take care of Airmen and their families, and last but not least ...to have some fun! Together, we will carry on the tradition of excellence thatis the hallmark of the 437th Airlift Wing and Joint Base Charleston.

Col. Johnny Lamontagne437th Airlift Wing Commander

By Tech. Sgt. Christopher Bauchle434th Civil Engineer Squadron

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. –After reading Staff Sgt. Aaron Driver's letter,"Why I won't re-enlist", in the Air Force Times, Ifelt compelled to reply with a letter on why I didre-enlist.

There is no doubt the bureaucracy and routinebeadledom inherent with an organization the sizeof the United States Air Force can be frustratingat times. On paper, the assurance of collegemoney, access to health care, and the opportunityto travel while learning a skill are perks enticingto most. While these are very real benefits of mili-tary service, it is truly a sad thing for anyone tocomplete an enlistment without recognizing theoverarching impact of their actions. I do not writethis out of a do-or-die patriotic mindset, but froma very calculated decision-making process and astrong feeling of moral obligation.

In Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's book, "On

Combat," he refers to an old Vietnam veteran whouses a metaphor to describe our underlying pur-pose as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces.

He writes, "'Most of the people in our societyare sheep. They are kind, gentle, productive crea-tures who can only hurt one another by accident.'"He goes on to describe wolves - the evil men andwomen of the world who live to feed on the flock.There is no doubt they are out there, people andorganizations alike who despise our way of lifeand seek to implant fear in the hearts of your fam-ily and mine. "'Then there are sheepdogs,' he wenton, 'and I'm a sheepdog. I live to protect the flockand confront the wolf.'"

Regardless if your [Air Force specialty] isinvolved in directly opposing the "wolf", we allhave our own in niche in ensuring our loved onescan wake up in the morning and walk outsidewithout being afraid.

We are part of a long and proud heritage ofsheepdogs - individuals who believe there arethings far more important than their own personal

comfort and safety. I believe it is imperative thatwe not only recognize this for ourselves, but alsoinstill it in our significant others by explaining thetremendous supportive role they play as sheepdogs.

We may not be able to control orders andissues that stem from above our pay grade, but wecan undoubtedly control how they impact us andthose we come in contact with. An airman orNCO who demonstrates a hardiness of spiritdespite inconvenience and adversity creates a rip-ple effect that can leave a lasting impact on thosearound them.

Frustrations over deployments, scandals, etc.,pale in comparison to the privilege of being partof such a noble existence. I view my currentenlistment, and the ones to follow, as a small sac-rifice to help give my friends and family theincredible gift of freedom and peace of mind.Every day you put on your uniform is part of yourlegacy and is an opportunity to leave our countrya better place than when you found it. This is whyI re-enlisted.

Why this 'sheepdog' re-enlisted

By Senior Airman George Goslin628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Sometimes military families are in need ofhelp and do not actively seek it out when itmatters most.

The stress of multiple deployments, day today parenting and dealing with finances cancause excess stress on families and affect therelationships of everyone involved. For thosewho don't know how to work through theseissues, there can be unfortunate conse-quences.

But, there is a plan in place to aid thesefamilies through these situations: the FamilyAdvocacy Programs.

Family Advocacy Programs are designedto address issues that impact our militaryfamilies and may lead to reduced readiness ordistract service members from their missionduties. These issues can run the gamut, frombeing a new parent, to financial worries tocommunication problems in a marriage, oreven abuse.

There are three Family AdvocacyPrograms service members can take advan-tage of to help them cope with difficult situa-tions: the Outreach Program, the New Parent

Support Program and the FamilyMaltreatment Program.

The Outreach Program supports militaryfamilies and the community by offering class-es to improve coping, parenting and relation-ship skills as well as classes geared to combatstress and anger management.

"Sometimes couples haven't had the bestexample in terms of relationships or communi-cation," said Brenda Edmond, FamilyAdvocacy Outreach Program manager. "Theyget married and sometimes don't know how tocommunicate or how to problem solve, so wehave programs in place to help them with that."

The Family Maltreatment Program identi-fies and evaluates active-duty military andtheir family members for abuse or violence,providing treatment services for those fami-lies to help correct the problems.

Typically, for a spousal abuse situation,providers of the Family MaltreatmentProgram would refer domestic violence situa-tions to Family Advocacy. Once FamilyAdvocacy receives the referral, they will con-duct an assessment on the couple.

"Ideally we would want to assess theactive-duty member as well as the dependentspouse," said Edmond. "Once we have

assessed the situation, we will immediatelyput that couple on a path to making themhealthier."

Family Advocacy will begin to provideintervention to that family, ranging from cou-ples counseling, stress management, angermanagement or a domestic violence programoff base.

The New Parent Support Program provideseducation for expecting or new parents withchildren up to 3-years old. The programteaches parenting attitudes and helps identifyat-risk parents since it also serves as a childabuse prevention program.

"We tend to parent how we were parented,so if mom and dad spanked you with a belt,which happened with a lot of people, you maygo to that as a proper disciplinary technique,"said Edmond. "That's considered abuse thesedays, so we have programs that can teachalternatives to corporal punishment."

Family Advocacy counselors speak atcommander's calls and Wingmen Days toeducate service members about domestic vio-lence with the hope that people will get thehelp they need, and there won't be anotherdomestic violence incident.

"Domestic violence does occur in militaryhomes and families. Whether it occurs inspousal relationships or with children, weneed to have a program in place to provideprevention and intervention," said Edmond."Families with higher stress levels such asfinancial stress, deployment stress, maritalstress and work stress tend to be at higher riskfor domestic violence, so having a programthat offers stress management makes a differ-ence."

For more information, you can call FamilyAdvocacy at 843-963-6972 for the Air Baseand 843-764-7435 for the Naval WeaponsStation.

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By Alphonso Maldon, Jr.Chairman, Military Compensation andRetirement Modernization Commission

In accordance with a memo DefenseSecretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, theAir Force will recall most of the nearly104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed onemergency furlough due to government shut-down. However, a significant number will notyet be able to return.

In his memo, Hagel stated that immediatelyafter President Barack Obama signed the PayOur Military Act into law, he directed DOD'sActing General Counsel to determine whetherhe could reduce the number of civilian person-nel furloughed due to the shutdown.

After consulting with attorneys from theDepartment of Justice and the Department ofDefense, the secretary said the Pay ourMilitary Act does not permit a blanket recallof all civilians.

However, he said, DOD and DOJ attorneysconcluded that the law does allow the DOD toeliminate furloughs for employees whoseresponsibilities contribute to the morale, well-being, capabilities and readiness of servicemembers.

According to DOD guidance for imple-mentation of the Pay our Military Act, inaddition to already excepted civilians, civilian

Airmen who contribute to the morale, well-being, capabilities, and readiness of servicemembers should also be removed from fur-lough status. Previously furloughed employ-ees that fall in this category will return towork beginning Monday. Upon return towork, they may only perform "excepted"duties which encompass those duties neces-sary for the protection of life and property, sothere will continue to be ongoing impacts dueto the government shutdown.

"You've heard that we are bringing backmany of our civilian teammates, but a signif-icant number of them will not return. That isnot what we or OSD wanted; however, theDOJ/OMB/DOD negotiated position on theinterpretation of the law does not eliminatefurloughs all together and leaves many of ourcivilian Airmen left behind," said ActingSecretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning."From day one, our primary focus has been torapidly get as many people back to work assoon as possible; and we will continue thoseefforts. We are a team, a family – always havebeen. We will not be a fully-functioningorganization until the last member returns."

For current government shutdown infor-mation, visit AF.mil's Government Shutdownpage, the Air Force Portal and/or contact theAir Force Personnel Center Total ServiceCenter at 800-525-0102.

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Renfro's training, as well as the training she taught the Convoy Escort Team she wasdeployed with, was essential in saving her own life.

"I taught my CET combat lifesaving skills to ensure they could assist themselves and othersuntil medical personal could reach them," said Renfro. "Little did I know the things I taughtthem would save my life one day."

In addition to the medical aspects, the CET trained in austere environments. "We trained consistently under fire, tactical field care, triage and the 9-line, MEDEVAC

request, to call for assistance as well as how to get a helicopter to transfer patients." said Renfro. But Renfro's days on the battlefield are over for now. She continues to make dramatic leaps

in her recovery and maintains a positive outlook on her life. She has even married her long-time boyfriend, Senior Airman Nolan Renfro, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, who has beenby her side every chance he gets.

"Normally a couple will get married during the happiest time in their lives and my husbanddedicated his life to me during the hardest time of our lives which is pretty amazing," saidTaylor. "Not only do I have physical wounds, but emotional wounds as well."

And even though they are newlyweds and she is still recovering from her injuries, they havealready weathered another deployment in their young marriage. Nolan left for deployment asTaylor continued her recovery at Walter Reed. While Nolan was gone, Taylor's mother was byher daughter's side.

"This is the most trying time of her life and watching what my wife goes through on a dailybasis is challenging," said Nolan. "At one point I was helping her do everything ... even help-ing her get dressed. I have had to witness my wife cry herself to sleep on more occasions thanI would like to admit. As much as I wish she would have never had to of go through what shedid, it has strengthened our relationship and created a bond that is unbreakable. My wife is anincredibly strong person and I am so proud of her."

Now back from deployment, Nolan is able to stay with Taylor as much as possible at WalterReed during her recovery.

Renfro received the Purple Heart, the Army Combat Action medal and the Air Force Actionmedal for her service in Afghanistan. And recently, she received the Angels of the Battlefieldaward during the 8th Annual Angels of the Battlefield Gala, March 26, 2014, at the FourSeasons Hotel in Washington, D.C., for providing life-saving treatment and demonstrating

extraordinary courage during her career as an Air Force medic."Senior Airman Renfro has stayed strong and persevered, and whatever her choices are for

her future, everyone here at her MDG family wishes her healing and happiness - wherever thatmay be," said Hughes.

Members of Joint Base Charleston leadership visit Senior Airman Taylor Renfro (center), WithRenfro are (left to right) Lisa Webster, Wounded Warrior Case Manager, Tech. Sgt. Aleisa Ball,AW W2 Patient Liaison, Lt. Col. Luis Otero, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander,Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, Senior Airman Renfro, and herhusband Senior Airman Nolan Renfro, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Chief Master Sgt. MarkBronson, Joint Base Charleston command chief and Master Sgt. Maurice Allen, AW W2Patient Liaison.

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The Charleston Water System is a publicly owned water utility that provides cleandrinking water to more than 400,000 people in the greater Charleston area including allof Joint Base Charleston, both the Air Base and Weapons Station, and their housingareas.

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Staying prepared at Joint Base Charleston

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Hurricanes DefinedTropical Storm: Once winds within a tropical system reach 39miles per hour and the distinct low pressure area is well definedby a rotating circulation, the system is considered a tropicalstorm and is given a name.Hurricane: Sustained winds exceeding 74 miles per hour orgreater, dangerously high water and rough seas.Hurricane Watch: Issued when hurricane conditions are a realpossibility for an area within 48 hours.Hurricane Warning: Issued when a hurricane is expectedwithin 36 hours. Begin precautionary action at once.

If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay.It is important for you and your family to know if you are part ofa Hurricane Evacuation Zone, the Evacuation Routes andReversal Plans, and where you will go.

• Evacuation orders for our area will be announced by thesepredetermined zones

• Members that live on the installation will evacuate when theInstallation CC gives the order

• Members that live off the installation will evacuate when thecivil authorities give the order

• Notify chain of command or supervisor of planned route,method and destination

• During hurricane evacuation, roads that we travel everydaymay be affected by re-routing for evacuations.

Johns Island, Kiawah Island and Seabrook: Evacuees willuse SC 700 to Road S-20 (Bohicket Road) to US 17. Evacueeswill take US 17 south to SC 64 where they will go to Walterboro,then to Aiken and I-20.

James Island and Folly Beach: Use SC 171 to US 17.Evacuees should then travel south on US 17 to I-526 to thereversed lanes of I-26.

City of Charleston: The west side of the city (West Ashley)

will use SC 61 to US 78, US 321, SC 389 to I-20. Downtown willuse normal lanes of I-26.

North Charleston: Evacuees will take US 52 (Rivers Avenue)to US 78 to US 178 to Orangeburg then to I-20 or continue on US52 to US 176 or continue north on US 52. The right lanes of US52 at Goose Creek will continue on to Moncks Corner. In MoncksCorner, evacuees will be directed onto SC 6, where SC 6 will takethem toward Columbia. The left lane of US 52 at Goose Creekwill go onto US 176 to Columbia. Evacuees using SC 642 willtravel west toward Summerville and take road S-22 (OldOrangeburg Road) to US 78 west.

East Cooper: Evacuees leaving Mount Pleasant will take I-526 or US 17 south to I-26. Those leaving Sullivan's Island willuse SC 703 to I-526 Business to access I-526, then I-26.Evacuees from the Isle of Palms will use the Isle of Palms con-nector (SC 517) to go to US 17, where the right lane will turnnorth on US 17, then proceed to SC 41, to SC 402, then to US 52to SC 375, then to US 521, to SC 261 to US 378 to Columbia.Evacuees using the left lanes of the Isle of Palms connector willturn left to go to I-526 and then on to I-26. Evacuees on I-526approaching I-26 from East Cooper will be directed to the normallanes of I-26 if in the right lane of I-526. Those in the left lane ofI-526 will be directed into the reversed lanes of I-26.

Charleston area hurricane evacuation routes

June 1 kicked off what could be a very intense and unpre-dictable six-month-long hurricane season.

Members of Joint Base Charleston should educate themselveson what items they will need and what resources are available toprepare themselves, their family members and their pets.

Emergency KitPutting together an emergency supply kit as well as a "go

bag" in the event of an evacuation is a must. All household mem-bers should know where the kits are located and what the familyevacuation plan is. Some items to include are

• Prescription medication, required medical supplies, first-aid kit • Bottled water (one gallon per person for three days), non-

perishable food items • Battery-operated radio• Maps of evacuation routes• Copies of important documents • Gas for vehicles and cash

EvacuationEvacuations are possible in our area. It is important to watch the

news and to be in touch with your chain of command about whatto do. Active duty members who live on the installation will evac-uate when the Joint Base Commander (JBC) gives the order, and

individuals who live off the installation will evacuate when civilauthorities give the order and that order is followed with the JBC’sorder. Members will be paid to evacuate only if the JBC has giventhe order and only in accordance with that order. The JBC’s evac-uation order will include the number of miles that members areauthorized to travel and be paid for.

Don’t forget you must have a way to sign in tohttps://afpaas.af.mil when you get to your destination to ensureaccountability of you and your family. Also, have copies ofimportant documents such as social security cards, proof of res-

idency and insurance policies. Be sure to have your vehiclefilled with gas and keep plenty of cash with you as credit cardmachines and ATM’s may not work.

Get a kit, make a plan, be prepared.Some factors to consider when making your plan:• Where you and your family will go if you evacuate• Duration you will be sheltering for• What to do if you get separated from other family members• Accessibility for family members with disabilities• Finding an evacuation destination that allows pets• Preparing your home• Communicating your plan with an out-of-area relative

Hurricane season nearing - you should be prepared

Watches & WarningsIt's important to know the difference between a hurricane

watch and a hurricane warning. Use the following for reference: • Hurricane Watch - Developing hurricane condition poses

a possible threat within 48 hours.• Hurricane Warning - Issued when winds of 74 mph or

higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specifiedcoastal area within 36 hours

A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerouslyhigh water or a combination of dangerously high water andexceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may beless than hurricane force.

The U.S. operates off a 5-tier system known as the Saffir-Simpson Scale for categorizing the severity of a storm and itspotential storm surge. Use the below for reference:

CAT 1 - Wind Speed 74 to 95 mph - Damage Minimal; somedamage to vegetation and signs

CAT 2 - Wind Speed 96 to 110 mph - Damage Moderate;damage to mobile homes, roofs, some flooding

CAT 3 - Wind Speed 111 to 130 mph - Damage Extensive;damage to small buildings, blockage on low-lying roads

CAT 4 - Wind Speed 131 to 155 mph - Damage Extreme;destruction to roofs and mobile homes, downed trees

CAT 5 - Wind Speed Over 155 mph - Damage Catastrophic;destruction to most buildings and vegetation and major roadsblocked due to flooding/damage

HURCON/TCCOR ScaleIn addition to the hurricane scale, Joint Base Charleston uses

the following notification system called HURCONs or HurricaneConditions to describe how long we have until damaging windswill arrive.

HURCON 5 - General Hurricane Season, 1 June – 30November

HURCON 4 - 58 mph within 96 hoursHURCON 3 - 58 mph within 72 hoursHURCON 2 - 58 mph within 48 hoursHURCON 1 - 58 mph within 24 hoursHURCON 1E - 58 mph winds occurring and other dangerous

condition associated w/storm are present. All outside activitystrictly prohibited.

HURCON 1R - Life threatening storm hazards have passedbut damage may persist. Only emergency responders and dam-age assessment personnel are released to move about

All Clear - Destructive winds have ceased. Begin recoveryoperations and listen to the radio or television for informationregarding resumption of work schedule and recall personnel asapproved by the wing commander

- - -How do you keep CATEGORY and HURCON separate?

Remember, “Count up in intensity/strength, count down to landfall.”

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"The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane isfrom the storm surge."

Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm,over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surgeshould not be confused with storm tide.

Storm tide is defined as the water level rise due to the combi-nation of storm surge and the astronomical tide. This rise in waterlevel can cause extreme flooding in coastal areas particularlywhen storm surge coincides with normal high tide, resulting instorm tides reaching up to 20 feet or more in some cases. Forexample, if there is a normal high tide of 3 feet and a storm surgeof 15 feet, the storm tide would be 18 feet.

Wind driven waves are then superimposed on the storm tide.This combination of high winds and storm tide topped off withbattering waves can cause severe flooding in coastal areas, mak-ing the danger tremendous. Hurricane Hugo's storm tide was thehighest ever recorded on the East Coast at an estimated 20 feetjust north of Charleston!

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) will issue a newexperimental map this hurricane season in hopes of improv-ing decision-making for possible coastal evacuations from astorm. The storm surge forecast map will provide emergencymanagement officials and the public with a better idea ofwhere and how they could be affected by the surge brought bya hurricane. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

STORM SURGE SAFETY ACTIONS• Select the nearest possible evacuation destination, preferably

in your local area, and map out your route. Don’t get on the roadwithout a planned route, or place to go.

Choose the home of the closest friend/relative not in a desig-nated evacuation zone and discuss your plan with them beforehurricane season.

- You may also choose a hotel/motel outside of the vulnerablearea.

- If neither of these options is available, as a last resort, consid-er the closest possible public shelter. Remember, with the excep-tion of the Coliseum in North Charleston, public shelters do notaccept pets.

- Use the SC evacuation routes & reversal plans designated byauthorities and become familiar with your route by driving it

before an evacuation order is issued.• Register or get information regarding anyone in your house-

hold whom may require special assistance in order to evacuate.- Medical Needs - SC Department of Health and

Environmental Control (DHEC) at (843) 953-2450- Mobility & Other Special Needs - Disabilities Resource

Center at (843) 225-5080• Prepare your home prior to leaving by boarding up doors and

windows, securing or moving indoors all yard objects, and turningoff all utilities.

• If you live in an evacuation zone and are ordered to evacuateby officials, do so as quickly as possible. Do not wait or delayyour departure, to do so will only increase your chances of beingstuck in traffic, or even worse, not being able to get out at all.

• Expect traffic congestion and delays during evacuations. Planfor significantly longer travel times than normal to reach yourintended destination; don't forget to take entertainment for thekids!

• Stay tuned to a local radio or television station and listencarefully for any advisories or specific instructions from localofficials. Monitor your NOAA Weather Radio.

HURRICANE HAZARDS - FLOODINGInland Flooding: "In the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, inland flooding

was responsible for more than half of the deaths associated withtropical cyclones in the United States."

When it comes to hurricanes, wind speeds do not tell the wholestory. Hurricanes produce storm surges, tornadoes, and often themost deadly of all - inland flooding.

While storm surge is always a potential threat, more peoplehave died due to inland flooding from 1970 - 2000. Intense rain-fall is not directly tied to the wind speed of hurricanes; in fact,some of the greatest rainfall amounts occur from weaker stormsthat drift slowly or stall over an area.

Inland flooding is the major threat from hurricanes for peopleliving inland and can be a major threat to communities hundredsof miles from the coast.

Hurricane Floyd (1999) brought intense rains and record flood-ing to the Eastern U.S. Of the 56 people who perished, 50drowned due to inland flooding.

Tropical Storm Alberto (1994) drifted over the Southeast USand produced torrential rainfall. Over 21 inches of rain fell inGeorgia; 33 people drowned and damage exceeded $750 million.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?• When you hear hurricane, think inland flooding. • Determine whether you live in a potential flood zone. • If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. • Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media. • Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. • Do not attempt to cross flowing water, before OR after a

storm! As little as six inches of water may knock an adult off theirfeet and cause you to lose control of your vehicle; twenty-fourinches will carry away most vehicles, to include pickup trucks andSUVs.

- Remember, Turn Around, Don't Drown!• Get flood insurance; flood damage is NOT covered by regu-

lar homeowners insurance.- There is a 30-day waiting period after applying for flood

insurance.- The National Flood Insurance Program provides information,

maps and assistance finding an agent.

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Hurricane Hazards - Storm Surge and Flooding

High Winds: Hurricanes are classified using theSaffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale based on theirsustained wind speed. (See Page 6)

Tropical storm-force winds are strong enough tobe dangerous to those caught in them. For this rea-son, emergency managers plan on having their evac-uations complete and their personnel sheltered beforethe onset of tropical storm-force winds, not hurri-cane-force winds.

Hurricane-force winds can easily destroy build-ings and mobile homes. Debris such as signs, roofingmaterial, and small items left outside become flyingmissiles in hurricanes. Extensive damage to trees,towers, water and underground utility lines (fromuprooted trees), and fallen poles cause considerabledisruption.

High-rise buildings are also vulnerable to hurri-cane-force winds, particularly at the higher levels

since wind speed tends to increase with height. Recentresearch suggests you should stay below the tenthfloor, but still above any floors at risk for flooding

As a general rule of thumb, the hurricane’s rightside (relative to the direction it is traveling) is themost dangerous part of the storm because of the addi-tive effect of the hurricane wind speed and speed ofthe larger atmospheric flow. The increased winds onthe right side increase the storm surge. Nonetheless,winds can stay above hurricane strength well inland.Hurricane Hugo (1989), for example, batteredCharlotte, North Carolina (which is 175 miles inland)with gusts to nearly 100 mph.

High Wind Safety Actions - as a hurricaneapproaches

• Most mobile and manufactured homes are notbuilt to withstand hurricane force winds. Residents of

these types of homes should relocate to a nearbysafer structure once local officials issue a hurricaneevacuation order for their community.

• Once a hurricane watch is issued, install yourwindow shutters or plywood panels.

• When a hurricane warning is issued, finish secur-ing or bringing inside all outside objects, to includelawn furniture, which could become a projectile inhigh winds.

• Listen carefully for safety instructions from localofficials, and go to your designated “Safe Room”when directed to do so.

• Monitor NOAA Weather Radio. Visitwww.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ for more information.

• Do not leave your “Safe Room” until directed todo so by local officials, even if it appears that thewinds calmed. Remember that there is little to nowind in the eye of a hurricane.

Hurricane Hazards – Destructive Winds

A Hurricane Watch is issued when hurricaneconditions are a real possibility for an areawithin 48 hours. Here are some things youshould do to prepare for a possibleHurricane Warning:

• Review your family disaster plan andcheck your Emergency Supplies Kit to include food and

water supplies.• Review evacuation plans. Learn safe

routes inland and plan your evacuationroute. Be ready to drive 20 to 50 milesinland to locate a safe place.

• Make sure the gas tank in your car is full.• Make arrangements for pets, and identify

pet-friendly hotels if you plan to evacuate• Refill prescription medications.• Anchor or stow small boats.

• Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and gardentools; anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.

• Remove outside antennas.• Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows.• Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when

absolutely necessary and close quickly.• Store drinking water in jugs, bottles and clean bathtubs.• Trim dead or weak branches from trees.• Stay tuned to local media and your Weather Alert Radio for

updates on the storm.If a Hurricane Warning IS announced, take these additional steps:• Store valuables such as jewelry, silverware, photos and scrap-

books in a safe place, such as a waterproof container on the highestlevel of your home.

• Park your car in a sheltered area or on high ground.• Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for official instructions.• Evacuate if the order is given.

• If you must stay at home, stay inside away from windows, sky-lights and glass doors.

• Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries. Avoid using openflames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light.

• If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power "surge"when electricity is restored.

• If officials order an evacuation:- Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for

washed-out bridges.- Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off

electricity and the main water valve.- Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going.- If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate

furniture to protect it from flooding, or move it to a higher floor.- Bring your pre-assembled Emergency Supplies Kit.- Bring blankets and sleeping bags if you are going to a shelter.- Lock your home and leave.

Hurricane safety information courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Emergency Management Office

Hurricane Watch: How to prepare for a possible warning

Hurricane Floyd prepares to sideswipe Charleston in Septemberof 1999.

Image courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

JB CHS NEWS

High Winds: Hurricanes are classified using theSaffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale based on theirsustained wind speed. (See Page 6)

Tropical storm-force winds are strong enough tobe dangerous to those caught in them. For this rea-son, emergency managers plan on having their evac-uations complete and their personnel sheltered beforethe onset of tropical storm-force winds, not hurri-cane-force winds.

Hurricane-force winds can easily destroy build-ings and mobile homes. Debris such as signs, roofingmaterial, and small items left outside become flyingmissiles in hurricanes. Extensive damage to trees,towers, water and underground utility lines (fromuprooted trees), and fallen poles cause considerabledisruption.

High-rise buildings are also vulnerable to hurri-cane-force winds, particularly at the higher levels

since wind speed tends to increase with height. Recentresearch suggests you should stay below the tenthfloor, but still above any floors at risk for flooding

As a general rule of thumb, the hurricane’s rightside (relative to the direction it is traveling) is themost dangerous part of the storm because of the addi-tive effect of the hurricane wind speed and speed ofthe larger atmospheric flow. The increased winds onthe right side increase the storm surge. Nonetheless,winds can stay above hurricane strength well inland.Hurricane Hugo (1989), for example, batteredCharlotte, North Carolina (which is 175 miles inland)with gusts to nearly 100 mph.

High Wind Safety Actions - as a hurricaneapproaches

• Most mobile and manufactured homes are notbuilt to withstand hurricane force winds. Residents of

these types of homes should relocate to a nearbysafer structure once local officials issue a hurricaneevacuation order for their community.

• Once a hurricane watch is issued, install yourwindow shutters or plywood panels.

• When a hurricane warning is issued, finish secur-ing or bringing inside all outside objects, to includelawn furniture, which could become a projectile inhigh winds.

• Listen carefully for safety instructions from localofficials, and go to your designated “Safe Room”when directed to do so.

• Monitor NOAA Weather Radio. Visitwww.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ for more information.

• Do not leave your “Safe Room” until directed todo so by local officials, even if it appears that thewinds calmed. Remember that there is little to nowind in the eye of a hurricane.

Hurricane Hazards – Destructive Winds

A Hurricane Watch is issued when hurricaneconditions are a real possibility for an areawithin 48 hours. Here are some things youshould do to prepare for a possibleHurricane Warning:

• Review your family disaster plan andcheck your Emergency Supplies Kit to include food and

water supplies.• Review evacuation plans. Learn safe

routes inland and plan your evacuationroute. Be ready to drive 20 to 50 milesinland to locate a safe place.

• Make sure the gas tank in your car is full.• Make arrangements for pets, and identify

pet-friendly hotels if you plan to evacuate• Refill prescription medications.• Anchor or stow small boats.

• Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and gardentools; anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.

• Remove outside antennas.• Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows.• Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when

absolutely necessary and close quickly.• Store drinking water in jugs, bottles and clean bathtubs.• Trim dead or weak branches from trees.• Stay tuned to local media and your Weather Alert Radio for

updates on the storm.If a Hurricane Warning IS announced, take these additional steps:• Store valuables such as jewelry, silverware, photos and scrap-

books in a safe place, such as a waterproof container on the highestlevel of your home.

• Park your car in a sheltered area or on high ground.• Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for official instructions.• Evacuate if the order is given.

• If you must stay at home, stay inside away from windows, sky-lights and glass doors.

• Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries. Avoid using openflames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light.

• If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power "surge"when electricity is restored.

• If officials order an evacuation:- Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for

washed-out bridges.- Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off

electricity and the main water valve.- Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going.- If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate

furniture to protect it from flooding, or move it to a higher floor.- Bring your pre-assembled Emergency Supplies Kit.- Bring blankets and sleeping bags if you are going to a shelter.- Lock your home and leave.

Hurricane safety information courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Emergency Management Office

Hurricane Watch: How to prepare for a possible warning

The Patriot • June 6, 2014 7

2014 Storm NamesArthurBertha

CristobalDolly

EdouardFay

GonzaloHannaIsaias

JosephineKyle

LauraMarcoNanaOmar

PauletteReneSallyTeddyVickyWilfred

What if we have more than 21 storms? In that case, theNational Hurricane Center will turn to the Greek alphabetand we'll have Hurricanes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, etc.

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Since April 1, an assortment of items has been reduced inprice as part of DeCA's severe weather preparedness promo-tional package that runs until Oct. 31. The package includesthe following items: beef jerky and other assorted meatsnacks, soup and chili mixes, canned goods, powdered milk,cereals, batteries, airtight bags, weather-ready flashlights, tape(all-weather, heavy duty shipper and duct), first-aid kits,lighters, matches, lanterns, candles, hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial wipes. Specific promotional items may vary fromstore to store.

This preparedness emphasis parallels the peak activity forboth tornadoes and hurricanes in the United States. TheAtlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30,covering the North Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and theGulf of Mexico. Tornado season runs from April to July.

In 2013, there were 261 weather-related disasters world-wide according to the Climate Central website, www.climate-

central.org, of which 41 events each resulted in more than $1billion in damage. The No. 1 weather event was flooding.

On May 22, the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration predicted a less-active season with a 70 per-cent chance for about eight to 13 named storms, three to six ofwhich could become hurricanes; and one to two are expectedto be major hurricanes. However, the NOAA's predictionscannot pinpoint a hurricane's potential landfall - if at all -weeks or months in advance, according to their website:http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2014/20140522_hurri-caneoutlook_atlantic.html.

"Unfortunately, disasters rarely come with an exact sched-ule of when and where they will occur," Chandler said. "So,it's prudent to be prepared for any emergency."

Preparedness officials suggest having a disaster supplykit that includes the following items:

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For more information about preparing for emergencies,visit the following websites: the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration, http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pre-pare/ready.php; the Centers for Disease Control, http://emer-gency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/supplies.asp; the RedCross, http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster; and theFederal Emergency Management Agency, http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

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success of the entire invasion. Once on the ground themembers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were tocapture the local bridges and secure the port of Cherbourg.

On June 3, the men of the 437 TCG marched to the airfieldwhere they began to paint those now-famous white stripes onthe C-47s and gliders. All allied aircraft involved in OperationOVERLORD bore those three white stripes to help allied gun-ners identify friendly aircraft. Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory ofthe Royal Air Force pleaded with Gen. Dwight Eisenhower,Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Forces, to cancel

the airborne portion of the operation. He felt the mission todeliver the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions was too riskyand the projected losses were unacceptable. Eisenhower con-templated the scenario for hours, but made the final decision:the airborne assault was a go. The announcement came at10:30 p.m., June 5.

In the early hours of June 6, the lead aircraft, Feeble Eagle,flown by Col. Cedric Hudgens, 437 TCG commander, andtowing glider number 24-46521, flown by Captain WillEvans and Flight Officer Ralph Toms, took off fromRamsbury destined for France. Fifty-one other C-47s andtheir gliders followed. The group flew a second round of sor-ties during daylight hours on June, followed by resupply mis-sions in the days that followed. Although not all membersreturned home, the losses were less than expected and thedire prediction of Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory for the 437TCG did not come true.

The 437 TCG went on to support operations in Hollandand at the Battle of the Bulge.

In Sept. 2012, the remaining members of the 437th TroopCarrier Group held their final reunion here at JB Charleston.It has been 70 years since the men and women of the greatestgeneration fought the war to end all wars. Their story is partof our heritage as Airmen of the 437th Airlift Wing and 437thOperations Group. The courage, bravery and patriotism ofthe 437th Troop Carrier Group lives on at JB Charleston aswe continue to bring the fight to our nation's enemies.

By Julie MitchellArmy and Air Force Exchange Service

The senior enlisted advisor for the Army &Air Force Exchange Service visited JointBase Charleston June 2-3.

During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. TonyPearson toured Exchange facilities, met withAirmen and community members and talkedabout how the Exchange can better servethem, including updating its assortment ofname-brand merchandise in store and online.

"One of the best parts of my job as seniorenlisted advisor is connecting with Airmen inperson to find out how the Exchange can servethem better," he said. "I'm excited to visit JBCharleston, and I want our Airmen to know ourfirst duty is to serve them and their families."

Pearson is one of 54 active-duty servicemembers assigned to the Exchange to carry outthis mission. The Exchange also employs morethan 38,000 civilian associates worldwide.

During his visit, Pearson met with JBCharleston shoppers and Exchange associ-ates, answering questions about theExchange. He discussed the importance ofbringing more national brands to the JBCharleston Exchange.

"The Exchange wants to be the first choicefor Airmen at JB Charleston, and we're bring-ing top brands to our shelves," Pearson said."Think of the best brands – well-known

names such as Michael Kors, Under Armour,Samsung, Nike and more. Those are thetypes of names we want for the JBCharleston Exchange. Our shoppers deservea first-class experience."

"Exchange prices on name brands areremarkably competitive," Pearson said."And, we're always tax-free. This is atremendous savings."

When shoppers buy from the Exchange,money goes back to supporting quality-of-life services on the installation, he said.

"The benefit is real," Pearson said. "Forevery dollar earned, historically 67 centscomes back to the military community fromthe dividend the Exchange generates onbehalf of Air Force Services. Last year salesat the JB Charleston Exchange generatedmore than $450,000 on behalf of these quali-ty-of-life programs. Our shoppers get theproducts they want and deserve, and theirmilitary community is better for it."

The Exchange is a joint nonappropriatedfund instrumentality of the Department ofDefense with a retail mission to provide qualityproducts, services and food to service members,their families, Reserve and Guard members,plus military retirees. Exchange sales generateearnings to supplement Air Force Services.

For more information about the Exchangeand Exchange programs, visit shopmyexchange.com http://www.shopmyexchange.com.

Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor visits Joint Base Charleston

Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson, Army and Air Force Exchange Service senior enlisted advisor,talks with Common Orris, Joint Base Charleston Military Clothing Sales general manager, aboutuniform stock June 3, 2014, at the Base Exchange on JB Charleston, S.C. The Army and Air ForceExchange Service is a joint non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defenseand is directed by a board of directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and theAir Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. The Exchange has the dual mission of providingauthorized patrons with quality merchandise and services at competitively low prices and gener-ating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military morale,welfare and recreation programs.

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

Operation OVERLORD - Continued from Page 1

An 83 TCS C-47 in England or France with D-Day stripes.Courtesy photo82nd Airborne troops board C-47s and gliders prior to the D-Day

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Have you ever thought about who actually taughtyou how to run? For some of you - much to your par-ents' dismay - you may have actually started to runbefore you even learned how to walk. For most of us,we learned to run long before we actually were ableto develop long-lasting memories from our child-hood. Unless you ran in high school or college orworked with a running coach, you may have nevergiven your running form a second thought. However,poor running form can decrease your speed and per-formance, limit your endurance and increase yourrisk for injury.

To help put this in perspective, think about the factthat you take classes before learning how to drive anew type of vehicle. Tires are routinely rotated toensure even wear. Anti-virus software performs rou-tine checks on your computer to ensure your comput-er is running efficiently and free of viruses. Andwhile deployed, you routinely perform maintenanceof your weapon and other combat equipment toensure it is at optimal performance. But, how oftendo you do a system's check on your running form toensure you are optimizing your performance whileminimizing your risk for an injury?

Here are simple tips to help assess your runningform.

For most runners, you will want to keep your cen-ter of gravity over your base of support (your feet).You should run tall with shoulder relaxed, lookingstraight ahead, without leaning forward and liftingyour legs just high enough to clear the ground.

Chi-Running and Pose Running Method advocate run-ning with your center of gravity in front of your base of sup-port. This style of running allows gravity to help propel youand can be thought of a constant, controlled fall forward.Although this running style has been found to be helpful forsome, research is still pending to determine if it is more effec-tive than the traditional running form. It is crucial that if yourun with this form that your entire body is leaning slightly for-ward. Many individuals will only lean forward at their hipscreating a hinge in their lower back. This will increase yourrisk for back pain because the lower back muscles end up tak-ing most of the impact throughout the run.

The final running method places your center of gravitybehind your base of support. This is like running with yourparking brake left on – never recommended. With each step,you essentially have to "put on the brakes" as you eccentrical-ly load the muscles of the legs. This running form typicallyleads to shin splints and other running injuries all while slow-ing you down.

Head: Look straight ahead, not down at your feet. Holdyour head naturally level. This will help maintain your neckand back in proper alignment.

Shoulder: Keep shoulders low, relaxed, and level. Theyshould not dip from side to side with each step. As you gettired, make sure they don't hike up towards your ears. If youfeel your upper body tightening during a run, drop your armsto your sides and shake them out to help relax.

Torso: Keep your torso perpendicular to the ground, notallowing too much forward or backwards bending. This willhelp optimize lung volume and stride length. Remind yourselfto "run tall." If you struggle with this aspect of running, youprobably need to strengthen your core.

Arms: Bend your elbows to about 90 degrees so that yourhands go by your hips at pocket level as you swing your arms.Swing your arms naturally in a front to back motion ensuringthey do not cross your body, as this causes energy to be wast-ed in side-to-side motion.

Hands: Hold your hands loosely with fingers curled andthumb lightly touching the pointer finger. It should look like aloose fist. Imagine holding a potato chip in each hand withoutcrushing it. Do not clench fists!

Legs: A common mistake is bending the knees too far andlifting feet too high. Distance running requires very little

clearance of the feet off the ground. Another common mistakeis taking strides that are too long. Rather, focus on a quickerturnover and a shorter stride. The result should be a smoothrelaxed gait. It may be helpful to imagine your legs as a bicy-cle wheel.

How Does Your Foot Hit The Ground?Most runners will land with most of their weight on the

outer heel or midfoot and then roll forward to spring off yourtoes quickly. This allows for your foot to absorb some of theimpact forces associated with running, while minimizing theamount of time your foot is in contact with theground. This will help increase the efficiency of yourrunning style and help keep your stride length opti-mal. However, some runners, especially sprinters,land on the front of the foot and their rear foot nevertouches the ground. This may be fine for sprintingshort distance - but is not ideal for long distance run-ning.

When your feet hit the ground - how loud arethey? A common mistake is landing too hard on thefeet. Try to keep your landings as quiet as possible,this has been shown to decrease the number of stressfractures and other running related injuries sufferedby runners.

What type of arch do you have? Runners withhigh-arched feet perform better wearing a cushion-ing running shoe and running on softer surfaces. Onthe contrary, those with low arched feet typicallyperform better wearing a motion control runningshoe and running on harder surfaces. This is not ahard-fast rule, but it is most often the case. OurHealth and Wellness Center (HAWC) here atCharleston AFB completes gait analyses on ourAirmen.

Running drills are an easy way to improve yourrunning form, increase your efficiency while run-ning, and warm up prior to a running workout. Thefollowing 5 drills should be incorporated into yourworkout routine 1-2 days per week to help improveyour running form. Each one should be performed 2-3 times over a distance of about 30 yards, except thestrides which are performed over a distance of 100yards. It should only take 10-15 minutes to perform

all of these drills.High Knees: This drill involves taking short steps and

picking your knees up as high as you can while keeping theopposite foot on the ground. This should be performed asquickly as you can without sacrificing form. Ensure you standup tall, keep your back straight, and pump your arms.

Butt Kicks:This drill involves trying to kick your butt witheach step. Take short steps and kick your heel back and up ashigh as you can. Again, this drill should be performed asquickly as possible without sacrificing form. Be sure to pumpyour arms at the same cadence as your steps and as always,keep your back straight and tall.

High Skips: This drill involves skipping as high as you canwith each step. Be sure to swing your arms strongly and landon the same foot you use to jump off. The opposite leg shouldbe raised so that your thigh is parallel to the ground at thehighest point of the skip. The goal with this drill is height, notspeed.

Bounding: This drill involves taking extremely longstrides. It is similar to the High Skips, except you land on theopposite foot from the one you use to jump and the goal is dis-tance instead of height. As with all of these drills, the mostimportant factor is good form. Do not sacrifice a straight andtall posture to gain distance.

Strides: This drill simulates sprinting, but the focus is onform instead of speed. Strides should be performed for about100 yards or the length of one football field. Start at a com-fortable running speed and gradually accelerate until you arenear a full sprint in the last few yards. Again, focus on stand-ing tall and remaining relaxed with a quick turn-over of yourlegs. This drill is frequently incorporated into a pre-racewarm-up routine.

Changing your running form should help improve yourspeed, endurance, and performance while minimizing yourrisk for injury! If this article has peaked your interest and youwould like more information on running optimization, pleasevisit the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) here atCharleston Air Force Base. Our HAWC has a great runningenhancement program that will help you learn many otherform drills, core exercise, agility work, and running workoutsthat will help you become the best runner possible.

Running form - Who taught you how to run?

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By Lt. Col. Max Despain376th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, Kyrgyzstan – Airmengathered in front of the headquarters building for an inactiva-tion ceremony June 3, for the 376th Air Expeditionary Wingas part of the overall Transit Center at Manas closure.

In a sunset event, Col. John C. Millard, the 376th AEWcommander, sheathed the wing colors in a black sleeve, sym-bolizing the organization's inactive status while the HonorablePamela L. Spratlen, the U.S. ambassador to the KyrgyzRepublic, observed the occasion.

In her comments, Spratlen described the moment as "bitter-sweet," complimenting the wing as "the absolute best of theUnited States military in your integrity, your commitment tothe mission and your professionalism."

The ambassador reminded the crowd, "We are part ofsomething much larger," and thanked the service members fortheir "extraordinary service."

Millard share his pride in the 376th Air ExpeditionaryWing's role in closing the transit center, "You have made his-tory as your spirit never faltered in the quest to accomplish themission."

After thanking the ambassador for her advocacy and theembassy's hospitality, he returned to the unique accomplish-ments of his wing.

"You can forever be proud of the accomplishments you'vemade here ... This is a first of a last. You are the first AirForce-led base closure in Operation Enduring Freedom ... Youare the first to mark a true end of an era."

For the more than 12 years the American military has oper-ated out of this location, serving as the premier transportationand logistics hub supporting operations in Afghanistan. Thewing performed four critical missions to include air refueling,onward movement, airlift and humanitarian assistance.

In the course of its existence, the wing flew 33,000 air refu-eling missions, offloading more than 1.8 million pounds offuel to136,000 coalition aircraft.

The onward movement mission meant the transit centersupported more than 5.3 million coalition personnel eithertraveling to or departing from Afghanistan.

Ninety-eight percent of all international security assistanceand coalition forces going into and out of Afghanistan trav-eled through here.

At the same time the transit center supported 42,000 cargomissions, transporting 1.4 billion pounds of cargo.

The humanitarian assistance mission pillar only formallyexisted for four years, and those projects were conductedthrough the only Air Force Theater Security Cooperation divi-sion. They completed 37 humanitarian assistance projects at

an investment of $4.7 million. There were more than 110 mil-itary-to-military exchanges and 188 social-cultural events,resulting in interaction with more than 7,000 people.

The 376th Air Expeditionary Wing's roots date from theactivation of the 376th Bombardment Group (Heavy) duringWorld War II. The 376th AEW took the name "Liberandos"from the B-24 Liberator bombers it flew during this conflict.

The 376th earned its place in history leading the air raidsagainst Nazi Germany's oil fields in Ploesti, Romania in 1942.Although their efforts left the refineries severely damaged,enemy fire brought down 74 B-24s, and of the 89 that made ithome, only one-sixth of those planes ever flew again.Hundreds of Airmen were killed or captured.

Before the current activation, the Liberandos have beenreactivated two times since World War II, once as a bombwing that took on a refueling mission in the 1960's, and again,in the 1970's as a bomb wing that became a reconnaissancewing, operating in such diverse conflicts as Vietnam andOperation Desert Storm before inactivating in 1991.

Following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the wing was reac-tivated. It was designated the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing,standing up operations at the Manas International Airport,Kyrgyz Republic, on Dec. 21, 2001, where it has operated formore than 12 and a half years.

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Every Wednesday, guests can take $2 off any salad priced$4 or more at participating JB Charleston Air Base Exchangedirect-operated restaurants. "Salad Wednesdays" are part ofthe Exchange's Operation BEFIT initiative, designed to pro-mote health and wellness.

"Saving money while eating right is good for the body-andthe wallet," said the Exchange's Food Court Manager, DesireeTaylor. "The Exchange wants to do its part by ensuring Airmanand Seaman have a selection of good food that's good for themand affordable, too."

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MISC NOTICESThe Kiawah District Cub Scout Day Camp is in needof volunteers to spread the scouting spirit of fun witha purpose. We offer the Charleston area BSA CubScouts the opportunity to attend a day camp thatallows them to earn awards and have a tremendousamount of fun they would not otherwise be able toreceive. We are in need of volunteers to assist inthe operation of our day camp. We need people towalk our dens between stations and a few to teachthe boys the activities at the stations. We also areshort on range masters to help with BB gun andArchery. Our camp is Monday through Thursdayfrom 8:30 - 4:30 at the Elks Lodge on Hwy 7. Werotate the scouts through stations in 1 hour timeslots. Our youth are ages 6-11 boys. We are in des-perate need of volunteers. Please contact StephenBrinson (StephenCBrinson@gmail.com) at 843-343-6537 to discuss any possibility of having anycadets assist our day camp.

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.

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 JB Charleston fornewly-arrived spouses. To register, please call the Fleet & Family SupportCenter, 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.

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance - Departmentof Veterans 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.

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

/ Movie Nights at LIBERTY - Enjoy a LIBERTY movie nightthe second and fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm in theLiberty Game Room. We provide the food and drinks and featuresome oldie (but goodie) movies and some new in-theaters-nowmovies! Check out which movies we will be playing on the LibertyCalendar posted in the Liberty Lounge! This event is free and gearedtoward unaccompanied Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 and geo-bache-lors; CAC is required for sign-up. For more information please call:843.296.3942 or facebook at Liberty NWS.

/ Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee: Come outand support the Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee!Meetings are held every Thursday at 11:15 in building 246, room114A. Be a part of the wing level committee as we coordinate eventsacross the base promoting diversity and equality! Any questions pleasecontact the president of the JBCMC Tech. Sgt. Whitehead at 963-5208.

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 7/ A “Heart Link - Charleston Orientation for USAF Spouses” will

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

June 9 / An “Ace That Interview” workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m.

to 12:00 noon. Learn interviewing tips/techniques and practice withexpert coaching!

June 10 / 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!

June 11/ 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.

June 12/ The blood drive will be held at the Air Base Fitness Center

between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and each donor will receive a FREE boxof Girl Scout cookies.

/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be providedfor 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” toleave 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.

June 13 / Due to training, the Airman and Family Readiness Center

(AFRC) and the Fleet and Family Support Center(FFSC) will havelimited services on Friday, 13 June, from 0730-1230. The Airman'sAttic will also be closed on Friday, 13 June for training.

/ 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.

June 16-20/ A “Transition Assistance Program (TAP) GPS Workshop for

Separatees” will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how to transi-tion and become “career ready” with ease. Spouses are encouragedto attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP PreseparationBriefing (held on Thursdays) is required prior to attending this work-shop. NOTICE: TAP GPS Workshops: The JB Charleston AB TAPGPS Workshop target audience will alternate between Separateesand Retirees, and for your convenience, JB Charleston WS will offerthe TAP GPS Workshop to alternating target audiences.

June 17/ 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.

June 18/ 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."

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

Military: Want To Place A Free Ad? Go To www.CharlestonMilitary.com

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

nel and their dependents. Each line is roughly approximately 45-55 letters and spaces. The amount depends upon thenumber of capitals, punctuation, etc. Three lines is roughly 150-160 total letters and spaces.

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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