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Vol. 5, No. 26 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! Friday, July 18, 2014Patriot

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Members of Coastal Riverine Squadron 10 Bravo Company, a U.S. Navy Reserve unit home-based at Joint Base Charleston, prepare for the day’s operations as they tow their boats to a ramp forlaunching, July 12, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. CRS 10 is part of the Coastal Riverine Force which is comprised of three active-duty squadrons and four Reserve Squadrons. The units operate inharbors, rivers, bays, across the littorals and ashore. Their primary mission is to conduct maritime security operations across all phases of military operations by defending high value assets,critical maritime infrastructure, ports and harbors both inland and on coastal waterways against enemies, and when commanded, conduct offensive combat operations. See more photos, Page 4.

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

CRS 10 maintains maritime security

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Wilson AraujoNaval Health Clinic Charleston

You may have seen the Air Force Reserve C-130 Herculesspraying for mosquitos last month. But what you probablydon't know is Naval Health Clinic Charleston preventive med-icine technicians are helping our Air Force teammates take thebite out of the Joint Base Charleston mosquito population."NHCC Preventive Medicine is in charge of surveillance;

the Air force is in charge of doing testing and aerial sprayswhen needed," said Lt. Jessica Newman, NHCC PreventiveMedicine department head. Due to surrounding vegetation and swamp lands, the

Weapons Station is susceptible to higher populations of mos-quitos, according to Newman. NHCC preventative medicinetechnicians provide surveillance for five areas throughout theWeapons Station, setting up CDC light traps that lure and cap-ture mosquitos so they can be counted, deciphered accordingto species and sex, and sent to labs to be tested.During summer months, the preventive medicine techni-

cians set and retrieve traps twice a week. They set the traps anhour prior to sunset when mosquitos are most active. A com-bination of carbon dioxide and light draws mosquitos from upto 35 meters away to the traps, where an impellor fan suctionsthe mosquitos into a net. The preventive medicine technicians

collect the traps the following morning and placethe mosquitos in a freezer overnight. The nextday, the mosquitos are counted to establish apopulation baseline which helps determine whattype of preventive measures are needed."Traditionally, at the beginning of summer,

mosquito counts will be low," said Petty Officer2nd Class Darius Davis, NHCC preventive tech-nician. "As the climate gets warmer we tend tosee a steady climb. Depending on the month oftrapping, one trap can collect from 100 to 1,000thousand mosquitos per single trap."After the mosquitos are counted, the preventive

medicine technicians determine the sex of themosquitos. Males are easier to identify becausethey have hairy antennas, or mustaches, butfemale mosquitos are the sex to fear, added Davis."Only female mosquitos bite; they use the blood

to nourish their eggs," said Davis. "The prevalenceof female mosquitos could mean the population isgoing to multiply at a substantial rate."The mosquitos are then placed in petri dishes, sealed in an

envelope and mailed to an Air Force Entomologist at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, who identifies the mosquitos'species in terms of disease risk which helps determine the

prevalence of mosquito diseases in an area. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and

Environmental Control website, there are at least 61 different See Battle of the Bite, Page 5

Petty Officer 2nd Class Wilson Araujo, Naval Health Clinic Charleston preven-tive medicine technician, sets a mosquito surveillance trap at a heavily popu-lated mosquito area recently on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. NHCC preventa-tive medicine technicians provide surveillance for five areas throughout theWeapons Station, setting up Center for Disease Control light traps that lureand capture mosquitos so they can be counted, deciphered according tospecies and sex, and sent to labs to be tested.

U.S. Navy photo / Kris Patterson

The ongoing battle of the bite

From Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Air Force leaders announced changesto headquarters staff manning and organization today.The Air Force will create efficiencies by deactivating and

realigning organizations at Headquarters Air Force, MajorCommands, Numbered Air Forces and Field OperatingAgencies, resulting in savings of $1.6 billion across the AirForce in the next five years."I will work to ensure the world's best Air Force is the most

capable at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayer,” saidSecretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. “Everyoneknows our economy is still not where it should be; we have aresponsibility to ensure that every dollar adds value to the tax-payers and our national defense." The changes are a result of a comprehensive effort to

reduce overhead costs, increase efficiencies, eliminate redun-dant activities and improve effectiveness and businessprocesses (also known as Air Force ManagementHeadquarters Review). The efficiencies created through thereorganization will also help meet the Department of

Defense’s directive to reduce costs and staff levels by at least20 percent, eliminating 3,459 positions at headquarters acrossthe Air Force, both in country and at overseas locations. Aspart of ongoing cost savings initiatives, the Air Force will alsocontinue to reduce contract spending, operating budgets andtravel expenditures. To minimize the effect on civilian personnel, the Air Force

will initiate Voluntary Early Retirement Authority programsand Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay to foster voluntaryreductions before pursuing involuntary measures. As part ofongoing efforts to responsibly shape the force, military mem-bers were offered a variety of voluntary incentive programs."We are aggressively pursuing reductions within the first

year, rather than spread them out over five years as allowed byDoD," said James. "It's better for Airmen because it providesthem predictability and allows us to re-stabilize our workforcesooner. It also allows us to harvest the savings earlier so thatwe can plow it back into readiness and some of our key mod-ernization programs.” The Air Force’s goal is to go beyond the 20 percent reduc-

tion mandated by the DoD so any additional savings can be

achieved from staff functions above the wing level, and set toprovide additional combat capability to the combatant com-manders. “The Air Force has been making incremental changes in

our business practices for the last several years, but we mustchange the way we are doing business if we are to meet theAir Force’s goal to reduce staffing functions by more than 20percent,” explained Bill Booth, Air Force’s Acting DeputyChief Management Officer. “Reducing higher headquarters’staffs means we can save money that can be re-invested in get-ting ready for combat missions at the wing level.”The largest initiative will include centralizing policy and

oversight of installation and mission support activities withina newly created Air Force Installation and Mission SupportCenter, which will report to Air Force Materiel Command.Execution will remain at the local level.“The current and projected fiscal climate make it essential

to centralize management and streamline support to the max-imum extent possible in order to improve efficiency andeffectiveness, as well as deliver more standardized levels of

See Air Force Headquarters, Page 5

Air Force announces changes to headquarters organization

By Master Sgt. Cassandra Bell16th Airlift Squadron first sergeant

As the Air Force reduces in size and many Airmen wait to learn ifthey're retained, everyone should be asking themselves, "Am I ready todepart the Air Force if involuntarily separated?"Being financially prepared for separation or retirement is something

many of us may not think about when we first enter the service, but it issomething that should be on the forefront of our minds. We should allbegin planning for our retirement or separation right from the beginningof our careers. Many young Airmen may think that they don't have an income large

enough for them to save, but putting even $20 dollars into a savingsaccount every pay check can add up to a good amount for emergencies. If you haven't done so already, I suggest you begin an allotment and

have your money go directly into a savings account. That way, you nevermiss it out of your paycheck.Also, if you've paid off your car or any type of loan, keep putting that

money into an account and save it. If you've lived without that money for

the length of a loan, you can keep living without it while increasing yourbottom line. One of my past supervisors told me that from the time she was a staff

sergeant, she put every raise into a savings account. She did not increaseher spending because she got a raise but continued with the same stan-dard of living as if she had never received a raise. That is just one exam-ple of how to save. Maybe you can't afford to save your entire pay raise,but maybe half? Also taking advantage of the Thrift Savings Plan is anexcellent idea to help build long-term wealth. Many times supervisors aren't aware an Airman is having financial

problems until it is too late. As supervisors, it is your duty to know yourAirmen. If you develop a trusting relationship with them, they will feelmore comfortable letting you know when they're having financial diffi-culties. Also, as a supervisor, you should be aware of all the differentagencies and services available to assist your Airmen. As the Force Management programs are scheduled to continue well

into 2015, everyone should be looking at their finances and taking appro-priate steps to improve their situation. It's never too early to start saving.

Diamond Tip: Save, save, save for a rainy day

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By Col. Jimmy Canlas437th Airlift Wing vice commander

Growing up as a military brat overseas, I lovedreading the Pacific Stars and Stripes to feel con-nected and to get my fix of the good ole UnitedStates of America. I remember waiting impatientlyat my doorstep for the distinct buzz of the deliveryman on his Honda motorcycle, expertly zigzaggingbetween housing units to distribute the day's paper.With palpable anticipation, I would rip open thepaper ... and head straight for the comics section.Page by page, from Peanuts to The Far Side,

from Beetle Bailey to Steve Canyon, I devouredeach strip and filled my head with humor, satireand maybe a tiny sliver of truth. It was only afterfinishing Tank McNamara, the last comic striplocated in the sports section that I would turn tothe headlines to read the real news to learn whatwas happening at home, and around the world. Fast forward 30-plus years (#iamold,#not-

toooldforhashtags), and I still find myself resort-ing to old habits. Only now, instead of a newspa-per, I reach for my iPad and go straight to myFacebook app. Scanning my Newsfeed, I feel"connected" to my family and friends. I get a

chuckle because I do have real-life counterparts toBeetle, the Peanuts Gang, Steve Canyon and FarSide characters. But not unlike thecomics of old, the majority of thecontent on my Newsfeed is filledwith humor, satire and a tiny sliverof truth. Only after I satisfy myFacebook fix, will I turn to morereliable and trustworthy newssources to discover what is happen-ing around the world.There is, however, a danger in

this habit pattern. By dedicating themajority of my time to reading thecomics or my FacebookNewsfeed, I fill my head withunnecessary memes, videos, andoften-biased articles from the blogosphere. Whileentertaining, these items may not equip me intel-lectually, making it difficult to articulate facts ondomestic and international events; and equally asimportant, issues affecting the military and ourAir Force. I challenge myself to skip the sensa-tionalism and go directly to the trustworthysources. This is not easy for me, and it is anaction I take deliberately every time I pick up my

iPad or smartphone. It is my gut feeling that oth-ers may share my struggle as well.

Don't get me wrong ... Facebook,Twitter, Reddit, Tumblr, etc. provide aconvenient medium to consume massiveamounts of material, but not all materialonline is trustworthy or accurate. In thisera of rapid information, news storiescan go viral with the click of a button,regardless of their validity. It is ourresponsibility, as members of the mili-tary, to think critically not only aboutwhat we read, but what we post as well.This applies to everyone up and downthe chain of command, from the O-10down to the E-1.

I challenge everyone, particularlythose in leadership positions and frontline super-visors, to consider your sources of informationand pay extra attention to the issues affecting ourAirmen. It is the responsibility of leaders to pro-vide clear, concise information to our people, andbe equipped to debunk the dorm lawyers and sen-sational bloggers, where appropriate.So, what are you reading?

What are you reading?

By Michael Dukes315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

About 350 family members and fellow servicemembers packed the Joint Base CharlestonChapel Wednesday afternoon to honor the life andservice of Staff Sgt. Richard C. Spofford III,315th Maintenance Group, who died last weekendwhile performing duties during his unit trainingassembly here.Spofford, age 26, was born in Naples, Italy and

was a North Charleston resident. He was knownas “Ar-Cee” to his family and close friends. Theconsensus of everyone who spoke of him at theservice was that Ar-Cee’s smile always lit up aroom. He joined the Air Force Reserve Dec. 21, 2006

and served until July 12, 2014, when he died. Heworked as a 315th MXG maintenance scheduler. “Staff Sgt. Spofford was an extremely inspira-

tional member of the 315th MXG,” said Lt. Col.Darryl Frazier, 315th MXG deputy commanderand one of the young staff sergeant’s mentors.“He had an infectiously positive attitude that

affected all of us deeply. I lookedfor him first thing every UTAbecause he always made yourmorning with his optimism. Ouractive-duty counterparts consistent-ly requested his assistance, not justfor his superb work, but for thatgreat attitude that so positivelyaffected the entire unit.”Col. Richard Gay, 315th MXG

commander, and Frazier, presentedSpofford’s parents with a posthu-mous Air Force CommendationMedal for the sergeant’s contribu-tions to the wing. "The men and women of Joint Base Charleston

are deeply saddened by the loss of SergeantSpofford," said Col. Scott Sauter, 315th AirliftWing commander. "Richard was an integral partof our 315th family. Our thoughts and prayers arewith Richard's family, friends and co-workers dur-ing this difficult time."Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Painter, 315th AW

chaplain conducted the service.

After Tech. Sgt. DamonMazyck, 315th AerospaceMedicine Squadron, sang I’ll FlyAway and Amazing Grace, familyand friends stepped up to sharefond memories of Ar-Cee.Joint Base Charleston honored

Spofford by lowering the flag tohalf-staff for 24 hours.Spofford’s burial was conduct-

ed with full military honors atDorchester Memory Gardens inSummerville. Spofford is survived by his

parents, Iluminada Spofford and RichardSpofford, Jr. of North Charleston; two brothers,Army Staff Sgt. Salvador Donida and Shaun-RayDonida of North Charleston; three nieces, anephew, grandfather, Richard Spofford, Sr. ofWalterboro; grandmother, Diorita Maregmen ofthe Philippines. He is also survived by manyaunts, uncles and family members. Thank you for your dedicated service Staff Sgt.

Spofford. You will be missed by many.

Family, friends honor fallen Airman at base chapel

Col. Jimmy Canlas

By Col. Jeff Philippart62nd Airlfit Wing

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. –As my final commentary on active duty, I wouldlike to start by thanking the men and women ofthe 62nd Airlift Wing for your outstanding per-formance and service. It has been my honor andprivilege to be your vice wing commander overthe past two years. I am humbled and eternallygrateful for the continued sacrifices made by youand your families.As I depart McChord Field, I would like to

share my thoughts about us, about Airmen.Looking back over my 24-year career, I realizedthat all Airmen share an amazing bond. It doesnot matter when you served or for how long, butservice in the United States Air Force is specialand connects us in many ways.One of these connections is the spirit of inno-

vation. From the beginning of flight with the

Wright brothers to other aviation pioneers likeChuck Yeager, Airmen have pushed the envelopeto find new and better ways to get things done. Ihave witnessed this spirit of innovation through-out my career and particularly here at McChordField where we found better ways to maintain theplanes or train with our Army partners.Another connection we share is a "can-do" atti-

tude. We call it mission focus but the bottom lineis that Airmen will work to their core to get thejob done. Throughout our history, we have exam-ples like the Doolittle Raiders in WWII or theWolfpack in Vietnam that demonstrate the priceAirmen are willing to pay in order to accomplishthe mission. I see this same "can-do" attitudefrom the Airmen of Team McChord, whether theyare fixing planes, loading planes, flying planes ortaking care of the Joint Base. In the end, it is thecumulative efforts of the entire team that allowsus to accomplish the critically important GlobalReach mission each and every day.

Finally, we share the core value of Servicebefore Self. It is important to remember that wetake an oath to serve and defend an idea, a princi-pal, a way of life reflected in the words of theConstitution. We do not pledge allegiance to aperson or a political party but a nation, unitedunder the banner of liberty and freedom. Thoseprinciples are represented by our flag, the sameflag on top of that beautiful C-17 T-tail. I havebeen privileged to fly around the globe, to everycontinent and more than 80 countries. In all ofthose places, American Airmen and that flag rep-resent the freedoms that we serve to protect.There are other connections we share but inno-

vation, mission accomplishment and service toprotect and defend our way of life are three pow-erful strands of this incredible, unbreakable bondthat connects all Airmen - past, present and future.And this bond is why I will always be an Airman.

The bond that makes me always an Airman

Staff Sgt. Richard Spofford

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By Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Gen. Darren McDew, Air MobilityCommand commander, and his wife Evelyn,met with Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines,Coast Guardsmen and their families at JointBase Charleston last week to learn about theirissues and concerns. He spent much of his visit July 9 through

11, 2014, touring the Weapons Station,observing a variety of missions performed bythe more than 17,000 Department of Defenseemployees there. Though not a stranger to Charleston, hav-

ing commanded the 14th Airlift Squadronhere from 1997-1999, McDew's tenure pre-ceded the formation of joint basing. "In my previous role I really concentrated

on just one aspect of this installation. Thisvisit, I was able to explore the totality of JointBase Charleston," he said.McDew commented on the enormity of the

mission, to include the Navy's nuclear powertraining mission and Army logistics. He alsonoted the benefit that joint basing has brought,in terms of learning from different services."I've had a number of joint assignments,

and I enjoy getting the slightly different viewof a problem from a different service. What Ifound is great answers and great solutionsreally don't know a uniform color."When asked about the success of joint bas-

ing, McDew said, “Charleston is producinggreat Airmen and Sailors, winning awards atgreat levels and not willing to rest on theirlaurels ... not waiting and just watching histo-ry, but actually making new history - andthat's impressive."McDew and his wife, Evelyn spent much

of their time meeting with DOD civilianemployees, contractors and local civic leaders

along with servicemembers and their fami-lies. They learned about their jobs and con-cerns, and shared perspective from the AMCheadquarters level.The general also used meal times as an

opportunity for less formal conversationswith service members, hosting a breakfastfor 20 junior enlisted members July 10, andfor 20 company grade officers the next day.During these meetings, the general addressedtopics ranging from future joint baseimprovements to recent services centraliza-tion to force management, and offered lead-ership perspective from his 32 years onactive duty.A major theme included the need for bold

leadership from service members at everylevel.McDew also addressed the way ahead for

the armed services in a time of ongoingbudget difficulties."One thing I want all (service members) to

know is that we will face any and all chal-lenges together. We are all in this together ...we will be able to get through it because wehave each other. "The second thing I want servicemembers

to know is the secret, that antidote, for thethings we will face is leadership. It is leader-ship at every level, leadership from everyperson. Everybody should feel empowered tobe helping ... and I'm convinced that on theother side our bold Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors,Marines and Coast Guardsmen will get usthrough this challenge and our next challengejust like they always have." McDew took command of AMC May 5,

2014, becoming its 11th commander. He isresponsible for more than 130,000 activeduty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserveand DOD civilian employees comprisingAMC.

AMC commander immerses in JB Charleston

Gen. Darren McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, and his wife Evelyn, tour the NavalNuclear Power Training Command with Navy Capt. John Fahs, NNPTC commanding officer July10, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. McDew interacted with service members, families,Department of Defense civilian employees, contractors and local civic leaders in a variety of ven-ues at JB Charleston during his three-day visit. McDew assumed command of AMC May 5, 2014,becoming the 11th AMC commander and is responsible for more than 130,000 active duty, AirNational Guard, Air Force Reserve and DOD civilian employees comprising AMC.

U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

Gen. DarrenMcDew, Air

MobilityCommandercommander,

greets a Sailorduring his visit

to the NavalNuclear Power

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July 10, 2014, at Joint Base

Charleston, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Dennis SloanU.S. Air Force photo / 1st Lt. Christopher Love

Gen. Darren McDew, Air Mobility Command commander,engages young officers at a breakfast during his visit to JointBase Charleston, July 11, 2014. McDew used this forum to fieldquestions and seek input from JB Charleston’s junior servicemembers while sharing leadership lessons from his 32 years onactive duty. McDew also previously commanded the 14th AirliftSquadron at Charleston Air Force Base from 1997-1999.

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CRS 10 Bravo Company in action

Members of Coastal Riverine Squadron 10 Bravo Company, a U.S. Navy Reserve unit homebased at Joint Base Charleston, prepare their patrol boat for the day’s operations July 12,2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. CRS 10 is part of the Coastal Riverine Force which is comprisedof three active-duty squadrons and four Reserve Squadrons. The units operate in harbors,rivers, bays, across the littorals and ashore. Their primary mission is to conduct maritimesecurity operations across all phases of military operations by defending high value assets,critical maritime infrastructure, ports and harbors both inland and on coastal waterwaysagainst enemies, and when commanded, conduct offensive combat operations.

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

Members ofCoastal

RiverineSquadron 10

BravoCompany,

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After launching, members of Coastal Riverine Squadron 10 Bravo Company, a U.S. NavyReserve unit home-based at Joint Base Charleston, prepare for the day’s operations along theCooper River, July 12, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C.

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species of mosquitos in South Carolina. The most common existing or potential mosquito-borne viruses and parasites in South Carolina include West Nile virus, eastern equineencephalitis virus, La Crosse encephalitis and other California sero-group viruses, Saint Louisencephalitis virus, and dog/cat heartworm."Contracting any of these diseases from a mosquito is rare," said Petty Officer 2nd Class

David Oba. "But because it is possible, we need measures to monitor and control the mosquitopopulation."So how can the average person test to see how many mosquitos they have if they don't have

a trap?"A good way to get an idea of the mosquito population in a given area is to expose your

skin," said Oba. "Female mosquitoes may detect the carbon dioxide or body scent your bodyproduces. During one of our surveillances, I rolled up my sleeve and exposed my skin for lessthan a minute. Within 30 seconds my arm was full of female mosquitoes trying to feed on myblood."More than 350 compounds have been isolated from odors produced by human skins, said

Oba. Many of these compounds may be attractants or many may be repellents. "There are many ways you can repel mosquitos from your house and from your skin," said

Oba. "Mosquitos are most active during the dawn and dusk, so if possible, schedule outsideactivities to avoid those times. Dress in light, loose-fitting clothing. If you have a deck, lightit using yellow bug lights. These lights do not repel, but they do not attract mosquitoes likeincandescent lights. Mosquitoes are weak fliers, so a fan can provide a low-tech solution.Citronella candles also have a mild repellent effect."Mosquitoes need water to breed," said Oba. "If you have areas around your yard holding

water, you may be breeding mosquitoes."Female mosquitoes deposit their eggs directly on the surface of stagnant water in places

such as discarded tires, ornamental pools, unused wading and swimming pools, tin cans, birdbaths, plant saucers and even gutters and flat roofs. The eggs deposited on water hatch into

larvae and in the hot summer months grow rapidly, become pupae, and then in four to sevendays become flying adult mosquitoes."And the myth that a mosquito dies once it bites you is just that - a myth," said Oba. "A mos-

quito does not die once it bites you. How long it takes a mosquito to die after it bites youdepends on the age of the mosquito."Mosquitoes usually have an adult life span that lasts about two weeks, but some mosquito

species live for as long as two months to a year.

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Surveillance traps use a combination of light and carbon dioxide to attract mosquitos. NHCC pre-ventative medicine technicians provide surveillance for five areas throughout the WeaponsStation, setting up Center for Disease Control light traps that lure and capture mosquitos so theycan be counted, deciphered according to species and sex, and sent to labs to be tested.

U.S. Navy photos / Kris PattersonPetty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Price,Naval Health ClinicCharleston preventivemedicine technician,counts and identifiesmosquito specimensrecently collectedfrom one of five mosquito surveillancetraps at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.

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service across the Air Force,” Booth said.Support functions currently spread across theMAJCOMs’ staffs will be centralized at theAFIMSC. The Air Force will also make changes to

the Headquarters Air Force staff organizationby splitting Operations, Plans andRequirements (A3/5) and Strategic Plans andPrograms (A8) and reorganizing them into thenew Operations (A3) organization which willstand alone and merge the planning staffs intothe new A5/8 organization.Also, the current programming functions

from A8 will be merged into the service’sfinancial management organization (FM).“We will now have an organization, A5/8,

that is responsible for developing, managingand constantly assessing an Air Force strategythat is bounded by long-range resource pro-jections and another organization, FM, thatdeals primarily with the day-to-day budgetactivities involved in running the Air Force,”Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. WelshIII explained. “Keeping organizations alignedwill ensure we keep moving towards our

long-range strategic goals despite the short-term budget upheaval we face regularly.” The Air Force will also realign several

functions that currently report to the head-quarters in an effort to better support combat-ant commanders and realign some field oper-ating agencies to operational MAJCOMs,merge FOAs with similar missions and deac-tivate others. The Air Force Intelligence Surveillance

and Reconnaissance Agency is also beingrealigned from Headquarters Air Force as aFOA to become part of a new operationalnumbered air force under Air CombatCommand. Realigning the Air Force ISR Agency into

the new 25th Air Force within ACC ensureswarfighting commands will have the best pos-sible intelligence from integrated national andtactical ISR capabilities, while appropriatelyrealigning operational activities and "orga-nize, train and equip” responsibilities of theAF ISR Agency from execution byHeadquarters AF to a MAJCOM.

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Rear Adm. Eric Young, Deputy Chief of Navy Reserve, hosts an officer’s call July 12, 2014, with person-nel at the Navy Operational Support Center Charleston, as part of his visit to Joint Base Charleston,S.C. During his time at the NOSC, Young also held an all hands call, where he addressed the ReserveSailors and fielded questions from the group, officiated a promotion ceremony and presented severalawards. Young was in Charleston as part of the 315th Airlift Wing’s Junior Officer LeadershipDevelopment event where he and other senior leaders were invited to be mentors to almost 60 lieu-tenants and captains from various AFRC locations.

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Deputy Chief of Navy Reserve visits JB Charleston

Rear Adm. Eric Young, Deputy Chief of Navy Reserve, answers questions duringan all hands call with Reserve Sailors at the Navy Operational Support CenterCharleston, July 12, 2014, as part of his visit to Joint Base Charleston S.C.

Lt. Col. Cassius Bentley, 15th AirliftSquadron commander, presents Max High,son of Capt. Aaron High, 15th AS pilot, acertificate designating Max as an honorarymember of the squadron July 15, 2014, aspart of the Pilot for a Day program at JointBase Charleston, S.C. The Pilot for a Dayprogram provides children with serious orchronic conditions and their families, theopportunity to be a guest of one of JBBase Charleston's squadrons for a day.Max also received a pilot's jacket, scarfand pilot wings, co-piloted a C-17 simula-tor and toured a C-17 Globemaster III.

15th AShosts Pilotfor a Day program

U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. William O'Brien

Max High poseswith his father,

Capt. AaronHigh, 15th AS

pilot (bottom left)

and (l-r) 1st Lt. William

Hock, 1st Lt.James Schuh,Maj. Jonathan

Fruge, and Lt. Col. Cassius

Bentley, 15thAirlift Squadron

commander,during a tour of

the 15th AirliftSquadron as

part of the Pilot for a Day

program.

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By Staff Sgt. Rashard Coaxum315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey, Air Force ReserveCommand command chief, visited Team Charleston AirmenJuly 11, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Kirksey - who is based out of AFRC headquarters at

Robins Air Force Base, Ga. - arrived at JB Charleston wherehe stayed the weekend and visited several units and met withwing members."The only way I can understand what the issues are with

the wings are to visit my men and women in the wings,"Kirksey said. "To get that up close and personal; feel that per-sonal touch; I need to be in tune and in touch with the wing-men at every base."Kirksey - a 26-year military veteran - said that he was

proud of the mission being accomplished here but moreimportantly, proud of the people and their capabilities to dothe job.At the 315th AW, there are "ordinary people doing extraor-

dinary things both here on the civilian side as well as the mil-itary side," he said. "The skill sets are off the charts and theyare paramount," he said."The more breadth you have and the more experience you

have of the world at large, the better you will be at capitalizingon mission sets and opportunities to take leadership roles,"Kirksey said. "And this game is all about leadership."While he was here at JB Charleston, Kirksey visited the

315th Force Support Squadron and met with Chief MasterSgt. Karla Rose, the FSS superintendant, who said his visit

was a great opportunity forthe wing to have positivecommunication with its lead-ers such as Kirksey."The command chief's

visit with the FSS was inte-gral because it allowed us tocommunicate our issues andconcerns to him," Rose said."With that information, he'llbe able to take it back to ourhigher leadership to hear.""At the FSS we are hands

on with each and every partof the wing, which includesfit testing, lodging, educa-tion and training and somuch more," Rose said. "Sohis interaction with the unitwas important in that we gotto show him our capabilitiesof fulfilling the 315th AW’svision of truly being the AirForce Reserve Command'swing of choice."Before leaving the FSS, Kirksey was able to meet with a

large group of new wing members during a newcomers brief-ing. He spoke with them about their concerns in today's AirForce and how to effectively manage and balance their livesboth in and outside of the uniform.

In his closing he stressed the importance of each person'srole in the Air Force Reserve while reminding them to remainresilient, even in the face of adversity. "You are a part of the 1 percent; an exclusive club," he said.

"When it gets tough, hold on and don't give up the ghost sosoon, because we want you to be a part of the team."

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Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey, Air Force Reserve Command command chief, meets withand discusses the many parts of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft that can be fabricated at the315th Maintenance Squadron July 12, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Kirksey visitedmembers of the 315th Airlift Wing during the Unit Training Assembly weekend to address sev-eral topics ranging from education and training to readiness.

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From 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing

Do you have what it takes to sing your way to a $1,000 cashprize? Joint Base Charleston is giving you thechance to find out.Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force

Base, Ill., is conducting its seventh annualAMC Icon talent competition, which isloosely based on the TV program, AmericanIdol. But first, participants must competeat the base-level competitions.Joint Base Charleston's contest is

scheduled for Aug. 21, at theCharleston Club. The contest is opento all JB Charleston ID cardholders18 and older, including active dutyfrom all services and their immediate family members,National Guard, Reserve, retirees and DOD civilians.However, only the top active duty Air Force singer will moveon to the AMC-level competition. "We invite all eligible participants to come out and demon-

strate their singing abilities at the base-level competition,"said Beverly McElroy, 628th Force Support Squadron spon-sorship and special events coordinator. "It's always a veryexciting event. Joint Base Charleston members come out to

support their families, friends and coworkers and everyonehas a good time." The top three base-level finalists will receive cash awards

of $500, $300 and $200, respectively. The top AirForce finalist chosen will represent JB Charlestonwith a video submission of their performance atthe command-level competition, where they

will compete against members from AMCinstallations throughout the AirForce. The top three AMC final-ists will receive cash awards of$1,000, $600 and $400, respec-tively."It's amazing to see the talent

we have here," said McElroy. "This con-test is a great way to showcase that talent and give everyonean opportunity to have some fun."To apply, interested applicants can go to

www.JBCharleston.com and click on the AMC Icon TalentContest link for contest rules. Applicants must also fill out theletter of intent located on the link and email it toevents@JBCharleston.com or stop by the 628th FSSMarketing office to drop it off before Aug. 1. For more infor-mation, questions or concerns, email events@JBCharleston.com or call 963-3816.

Calling all singers - JB Charlestonis looking for the next AMC Icon From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Navy Personnel Command's(NPC) Customer Service Center (CSC) is the Navy's humanresource point of contact, providing information and support toSailors and families globally."The customer service agents field a large number of ques-

tions from a wide variety of constituents concerned about pro-grams, current policies, pay and detailing," said FredChambers, Customer Relations Management Division director,CSC. "Our goal is to answer or find resolution to these ques-tions in a timely manner."CSC ensures that every Sailor and family member can inter-

act with an agent to provide answers and guidance on a widevariety of career-related concerns in a timely and accurate fash-ion, no matter where the Sailor is deployed.The CSC started screening calls for detailers in early 2010.

Their aim was to help Sailors get quick answers to their detailingquestions, while simultaneously reducing detailers' call volume. "CSC points the Sailor to the Subject Matter Expert who can

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UASKNPC@navy.mil for general inquiry questions and rou-tine correspondence, such as record request inquiries, FitnessReport/Evaluation questions, detailer and Career ManagementSystem-Interactive Detailing information. DoD policy requirese-mail correspondence containing Personally IdentifiableInformation to UASKNPC@navy.mil to be encrypted. CSC agents are available Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

(CST) to answer questions at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672). Sailors may also post questions or concerns on the NavyDetailers Facebook page, the official Facebook page for NPC.

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By Chaplain Rob HeckathorneA man saw a boat with a fisherman. In the

boat were large tuna. The man saw the fishand asked how long it took to catch them. Thefisherman replied, "Only a little time."The man asked, "What do you the rest of

your time?"The fisherman said, "I sleep, play with my

children, walk with my wife, and hang outwith my friends. I have a full life." The man scoffed, "You can get more if you

spend more time fishing, buy a bigger boat,

develop a fleet of boats, and sell directly tothe retailer." Then the fisherman asked, "Then what?" The man laughed, "When the time is right,

you sell and retire. If you want, you can sleep,play with your kids, walk with your wife, andhang with your friends." The fisherman replied, "That's what I

already do." This story reminds us that the fullness of

life is not in riches acquired, but in the rich-ness we live.

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

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

July19: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Bulls Island Outing (Family Event)25: Shark Fishing (Singles Event)26: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Remarriage Checkup Workshop (Couples Event)

August8: Shark Fishing (Singles Event)15: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Who's Pushing Your Buttons Workshop

(Leadership)17: 4-8 p.m. - River Dogs Baseball Skybox (Family Event)22: Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Singles Event)

September12: 6-9 p.m. - The Smart Stepfamily Workshop (Family Enrichment) 13: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m - The Smart Stepfamily Workshop (Family Enrichment)27: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Middleton Plantation Tour and Lunch (Couples Event)

Resiliency Program Schedule

Chapel Corner

Tech Sgt. Toccara Evans - 628th LRS/MSAJoy Franklin - 628th CES/CEIATech Sgt. Hershawn Norton - 628th LRS/LGRMSPMaster Sgt. Aleisha Jordan - 628th FSS/FSOXSenior Airman Patvia Brice - 628th LRC/LGRMCCJudy Driggers - 628th ABW/OBStaff Sgt. Michelle DeMers - 1st CTCS/AOKTech Sgt. Demetria Crenshaw - 437th APS/CSSStaff Sgt. Adrienne Forth - 437th OSS/HARMTech Sgt. Chiquita Frazier - 628th LRS/LGRMSAStaff Sgt. Lakia Hamlin - 15th AS/HARMTech Sgt. Emily Martin - 628th CES/CEXPatricia Clark - 628th MDG/SGPDCapt. Audrey McCabe - 15th AS/DOSMaster Sgt. Emily Edmunds - 14th AS/DOLM

Senior Airman Shawanna Porter - 315th AFRC/AESCapt. Raymond Stone - 14th AS/DOTStaff Sgt. Lakin Trahan - 628th MDG/CCPTech Sgt. Davidette Rogers - 628th MDG/SGSRA1C Lorelle OrtizCabrera - 628th MDGStaff Sgt. Angie Roberson - 437th APS/TROTPStaff Sgt. Noemi McConico - 628th LRS/LGRMStaff Sgt. Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRS/LGRDDOStaff Sgt. Georgeanna Jagow - 427th MXG/MXOCStaff Sgt. Shemerica Washington - 628th FSS/FSOXIAirman 1st Class Stephanie Lucas - 14th AS/MSFSenior Airman Amber Taft - 628th CES/CEDTech Sgt. Doneshia Porter - 628th FSS/FSVFFlorine King, SARC - 628th ABW/CVKShelia Bacon, SAVA - 628th ABW/CVK

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MC3 Jason Pastrick - NNPTCMM1 Erika Meierdierks - NNPTCMA1 John Taylor - NNPTCLt. J.G. Bridget Weid - NNPTCLt. J.G. Brian West - NNPTCEM2 Nathan Brewer - NPTUET1 Amanda Hollett - NPTUMM1 Michael Hunt - NPTUMM2 Lisa Martin - NPTUMM1 Ashley Pruitt - NPTUEM2 Jon Roberts - NPTUMN2 Jared Howery - NMC CharlestonHM1 Tammy Ostendorf - NOSC CharlestonYN2 David Gates - SPAWARLt. James Turnwall - The Citadel, NROTC

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The Department of Defense Safe Helplineis a new crisis support service for adult serv-ice members of the DOD community affectedby sexual assault. Safe Helpline provides live24/7 confidential one-on-one expert adviceand information as well as an app, which isavailable for Android and iPhone. Help is justa click, call or text away. The DOD Safe Helpline app gives mem-

bers of the military community access toresources and tools to help manage the shortand long-term effects of sexual assault. Theapp has four sections: find support, learn, planand exercise. Available globally 24/7, userscan log onto www.SafeHelpline.org to

receive live, one-on-one confidential helpwith trained professionals through a secureinstant messaging format. A second option is to call the hotline (877-

995-5247) to speak with Safe helpline stafffor personalized advice and support and canalso transfer callers to installation or baseSexual Assault Response Coordinators, On-call Victim Advocates, civilian rape crisiscenters or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The third option is for users to text their

location to 55-247 (inside the U.S.) or 202-470-5546 (outside of the U.S.) to receiveautomated contact information for the SARCat their installation or base.

DoD SafeHelp Line

Air Base SARC 843-817-8397Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga –Changes to Air Force headquarters staff man-ning and organization announced by AirForce leadership this week will result in man-power reductions at the Air Force ReserveCommand headquarters at Robbins Air ForceBase, Georgia.The Air Force is reorganizing its major

command headquarters in order to meet theDepartment of Defense's directive to reducecosts and staff levels by at least 20 percent."We are still in the process of determining

how we will meet the Air Force's target for

reductions," said Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson,Air Force Reserve Command's commander."To the extent possible, we will take advan-tage of existing vacancies and natural attritionto minimize the impact to our employees."According to Jackson, the reductions will

most likely include active-duty military, civil-ians, and drilling Reservists in headquarterspositions."We recognize the effect that reductions of

this magnitude will have on our employeesand our community," Jackson added. Air Force Reserve Command's headquar-

ters has 1,223 full-time equivalent positionsauthorized.

Air Force reorganization affectsAir Force Reserve Command

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Military Sexual Trauma is the term theDepartment of Veterans Affairs uses to referto sexual assault or sexual harassment thatoccurred while in the military. Both men andwomen can experience MST. The VA pro-vides free, confidential counseling and treat-ment for conditions related to MST. You may

be able to receive VA services even if you arenot eligible for other VA care. You do nothave to have reported the incident or havedocumentation. For more information, callthe Veterans Affairs general information hot-line at 1-800-827-1000.

Military Sexual Trauma

Weapons Station Alternate SARC 912-467-1979

Story and photos by Jessica Donnelly628th Force Support Marketing

Team Charleston FootGolfers came out to WrenwoodsGolf Course, July 11, 2014, to participate in the Air Force'sfirst ever Battle FootGolf competition, as part of the monthlyfitness challenges offered by the Joint Base Charleston AirBase Fitness and Sports Center.Twenty-two, six-player teams competed for the lowest

score, with Airmen from the 437th Aerial Port Squadron tak-ing home the win with a score of 60 for the 18-hole course. "I saw the poster at the base fitness center and realized it

was soccer and golf, my two favorite sports, so I got a teamtogether," said Staff Sgt. Richard Babb, 437th APS air trans-portation craftsman and team captain. "We came out to win." FootGolf takes place on a golf course, but instead of using a

golf ball and clubs, players use their feet and a soccer ball.Aaron Sales, JB Charleston Golf Operations general manager,explained the traditional FootGolf game follows the basic rulesof golf, but organizers here adapted local rules for the 'battle'portion of the game to make the match more competitive."Our superintendent, Brian Brown, who's involved in the

soccer community, came up with the 'battle' idea, which is def-initely a unique spin on what we typically offer," said Sales.

For this event, a pair ofteams tee-off by each makingtheir first kick toward thehole. For the second kick,each team had the option tokick the opposing team's ballaway from the hole. Thiscounts as a stroke for theopposing team, and with asix-stroke maximum at eachhole, added another level tothe competition. Teams con-tinued to sprint throughoutthe course to kick the ball,with each kick counting as astroke, until they either madethe goal or took the six strokemaximum for the hole.While the Battle FootGolf

was fast-paced and challeng-ing, Sales said they welcomeFootGolfers to participate recreationally anytime during theweek and after noon on weekends and holidays. The fees toplay are $7 for E1-E4 Airmen and Sailors, $5 for juniors under

age 17, and $10 for everyone else. Soccer balls are availablefor rent for $4 and golf carts are also available for rent shouldyou choose to ride while playing, explained Sales. "The great thing about FootGolf is anyone can play and

kick a ball around the course," said Sales. "FootGolf is a greatactivity for friends and families looking to have lots of fun." Sales explained that FootGolf is an official sport popular in

both Europe and South America, and was established in theUnited States in 2011 through the American FootGolf League.He added that Wrenwoods Golf Course is the first accreditedcourse recognized in South Carolina, as well as the first in theAir Force, and that the Redbank Plantation Golf Course on theWeapons Station is expected to begin offering the game Aug. 1. "By having two 18-hole FootGolf courses available for

Joint Base Charleston, we will soon be offering FootGolf asan alternative fundraising golf tournament for squadrons,"said Sales. "Think about it, you don't have to have golf clubsor deal with the intimidation factor of hitting a small whiteball. All you have to do is kick a soccer ball. I believe this cre-ates a more welcoming environment than traditional golf. Weare also offering PT FootGolf free of charge to squadrons andunits from 6:30 - 7:00 a.m. weekday mornings." Sales added he hopes more people will come to the Joint

Base Charleston golf courses to try FootGolf and that theyplan to make the Battle FootGolf an annual fitness event.Though anyone is welcome to play, customers are encour-

aged to "dress the part," to include wearing: indoor soccershoes or turf soccer shoes (no soccer cleats), golf cap, collaredshirt and knee high argyle socks. For more information on FootGolf or to reserve squadron

PT or a recreational game, contact Wrenwoods Golf Course at963-1833 or Redbank Plantation Golf Course at 794-7802.

A pair of teams tee-off by kicking their soccer balls toward the green at the Battle FootGolf atWrenwoods Golf Course, July 11, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Battle FootGolf waspart of the monthly fitness challenge offered through the Air Base Fitness & Sports Center and isexpected to become an annual event. FootGolf is a combination of soccer and golf where teammembers kick a soccer ball into the marked holes on a golf course.

The Patriot • July 18, 2014 9JB CHS NEWS

Are you ready for some FootGolf?

A team member kicks a soccer ball into the hole during a gameof Battle FootGolf at Wrenwoods Golf Course, July 11, 2014, atJoint Base Charleston, S.C. Similar to golf, each kick of the soc-cer ball is counted as a stroke.

Lt. Col. Kevin McManus, 701 Airlift Squadron, gives anoverview of the C-17 Globemaster III flight characteristicsand controls to a visiting Google employee. A group oflocal Google top performing employees visited the 315thAirlift Wing July 15, 2014, for a special opportunity to getup close and personal with a C-17 Globemaster III. 315thAW aircrew members from the 300 AS, 317 AS and 701 AStold them about all the amazing things the jets can do.

U.S. Air Force photo / Michael Dukes

Google visits JointBase Charleston

The Patriot • July 18, 201410 JB CHS NEWS

MISC NOTICESCome Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info,

playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group"Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC"

BBQ PORK DINNER FUND RAISER - The Tin CanSailors of Goose Creek are sponsoring a BBQ PorkDinner on Saturday, July 19th from 11:00 AM until3:00 PM at American Legion Post 166, Howe HallRoad, Goose Creek. Menu consists of BBQ Pork ,Coleslaw, Hash And Rice, for only $7.00, eat in ortake out. FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 11 –2 WITH AMINIMUM OF “7” ORDERS. Hash ½ PT for $2.50and Coleslaw 8oz for $1.25 “TAKE OUT ONLY”also available. All deliveries must have a point ofcontact and phone number when ordering, cash orcheck only, no credit cards. Advance orders arewelcome.The Tin Can Sailors Association of Goose Creek isa unit of the National Tin Can Sailors Associationand operates from the American Legion Post 166,Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek. For further informa-tion, or to order lunches, please contact RickBernard at 553-5454, or visit the American Legion,116 Howe Hall Road.

Veterans, Families & Friends PTSD Support Group.Free Anonymous help for AD, Vets, families.843.637.6463 or 843.509.0535.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten.Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at OldFort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD.Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen873-2283 for more information.

Veterans, Families & Friends PTSD Support Group.Free Anonymous help for AD, Vets, families.843.637.6463 or 843.509.0535.

WANTEDSeeking military Judo/Jujistu training partners. Formore information contact Dr. Charles by Phone:(843) 553-6702 or Email: ronaldallancharles@msn.com

HOMES/APTS FOR RENT2750ft² SF house for rent in Sville-WestcottPlantation. Close to shopping and both bases.4br/2.5ba. Open design,Fenced in. Nice neighbor-hood. Huge kitchen. $1800 /mo. Call 843-695-9842

MISC ITEMS FOR SALE5 Pc Dinette $148, New in Box. Coffee

& End Tables $99, All New!Can Deliver if needed, 843-696-5212

Everest tote bag (black) - new, never used, shoul-der strap, carry handle, 11" W x 12" H, multiplepockets- $25.00 - contact 843-761-0004

KITCHEN CABINETSBeautiful. Never Installed.

Cost $4800, Sell $1650. Call 843-856-4680.

NAVY UNIFORM SHOES- Black boots 9 1/2 R($20) and White 10 M ($40). Both pairs in excellentcondition. Robert 843-714-8758.

Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set w/ warranty.$150! King for $225. Can Deliver $150

843-696-5712

$395 Sofa & Love Seat, New in Plastic.Delivery Available, must Sell! 843-696-5712

6 Pc. Cherry Bedroom Set with Mattress set,Still in the Box! $350! Delivery Available

843-696-5212

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 30-Aug 1/ FUNancial SUMMER DAY CAMP, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Would

your kids like to learn more about money? Perhaps FUNancial Kid’sCamp is the answer! The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) isholding its 6th Annual 3-day FUNancial Kid’s Camp 30-31 Julythrough 1 August from 0800-1600. Campers will learn how to earn,manage and save money. They will also learn tips to achieve finan-cial success such as how a need is different than a want and howpatience is a good habit when trying to save for that special toy orvideo game. From learning how to count money to the basics ofmoney management, campers will be engaged in learning and FUN!

Aug 5, 12, 19 & 26/ Spouse Introduction To Joint Base Charleston, 10-10:30

a.m.. Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to learn about thearea and JB Charleston. The Introduction to JB Charleston is avail-able for newly-arriving spouses. To register, please call the Fleet &Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-WS at 797-7480.

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.

/ Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Centeris having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to 3.Begins every second week of the month and ends the last Friday ofthe month. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken.Don't forget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFFSC.Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-WS.

/ 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 AdvisorsAvailable for Assistance -Department of Veterans AffairsBenefits Advisors are available toassist all servicemembers, veter-ans, and family members who

may have questions about VA benefits and services they are eligible toreceive. Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 9 a.m. to3 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and walk-ins are welcome. The Air Baseoffice is located in building 503, room 106, and the number is 963-8224.The Weapons Station office is located in building 708 and the number is794-4304.

/ ADHD Classes - Naval Health Clinic Charleston offers a class forparents of ADHD children every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. Thediscussions focus on parenting tips, resources, how to have your childassessed, and understanding other difficulties that co-occur with ADHD.The topics rotate once a week and repeat every month, so you can jump inat any time and learn some valuable tools. The classes are taught by CindyRich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with an extensive history in ADHDand behavior challenges in children. This service is free to enrolledpatients at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. To register for the class, contactCapt. Carter at Naval Health 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.

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.

/ Appointment of Summary Court Officer: It is with deep regretthat we announce the untimely demise of Staff Sgt. Richard CharlesSpofford III, 315th Maintenance Group, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Captain Nicholas Altenburg, 701st Airlift Squadron, is detailed asSummary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of thepersonal effects of Staff Sgt. Spofford. Anyone having knowledge of

claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact Capt. Altenburgat 843-327-1494 or email nicholas.altenburg.1@us.af.mil.

/ 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.

July 18/ A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00

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

/ Master Sgt. Jeff Harper is retiring at 1 p.m. at the YonkieAuditorium.

July 22/ A class on “The Art of Blending Two Families” will be held from

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn to understand blended family issues,common complaints from adults and kids, stages of adjustment, char-acteristics of a successfully blended family, household rules and disci-pline, establishing new traditions, and things to do and not to do.

July 23/ A class, “Unleash the Power of a Budget,” will be held from

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financialindependence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budgetof your own. Couples are highly encouraged to attend.

/ A “Ready, Set, Parent!” class will be held from 9:00 a.m. to11:30 a.m. This course provides useful tips for expectant parents,while helping them to understand the importance of budgeting for

their new addition. Additionally, parents receive a FREE bundle foreach expected baby!

July 24/ 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” toleave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior toattending the TAP GPS Workshop.

July 25 / 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.

/ A “Troops to Teachers” class will be held from 9:00 to 10:30a.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans andtheir spouses transition into a new teaching career.

/ A “Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Fundamentals” class will be heldfrom 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Whether military or DoD civilian, learnthe basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, investmentstrategies, and more.

July 28 - Aug 1/ A “Transition GPS Workshop for both Separatees and Retirees”

will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how to transition andbecome “career ready” with ease. Spouses are encouraged to attend!Note: receipt of your mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefing (held onThursdays) is required prior to attending this workshop.

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

to 11:00 a.m. Learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly.

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

In the Charleston division, Ryland’s July Sales Event available for New to-be built homes on accepted purchase agreements signed between July 17, 2014 and July 27, 2014. Buyers eligible to receive up to $10,000 in MyStyle® Design Center Options. Amount varies by community. Plus for New to-be built homes, up to $4,000 in Closing cost assistance, available from Ryland Homes to those financing through RMC Mortgage Corporation and closing with an agent selected by Ryland Homes. Amount of closing cost assistance will vary by product and community, and is subject to applicable contribution limitations. For all financing promotions, see a RMC Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer for details. RMC Mortgage Corporation is located at 216 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 100 Charleston, South Carolina 29492, tel: (843) 375-5555 and South Carolina

Mortgage Lender License MLS-203897, Charleston, SC MLB-1020765, AZ MLB-767026. Ryland’s July Sales Event may not be combined with any other promotion or incentives. In addition, $2,000 in Design Center Upgrades promotion available for active military only. Must present military ID. Only one military offer per household and offer may not be combined with any other available employee and/or military offer. Military offer may be discontinued or changed without notice. Information shown believed to be accurate but not warranted. Prices, plans, elevations and specifications are subject to change without notice. Inventory homes are subject to prior sale. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only. Ryland’s Heroes Welcome Program available for active military only. Must present military ID. Only one military offer per household and offer may not be combined with any other available employee and/or military offer. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with the Referral Program or Corporate Partnership Program and promotion may be discontinued or changed without notice. BUILDER magazine gave Ryland Homes an A+ on the Big Builder 2014 Builder Report Card in the May 2014 issue of Builder 100. See Sales Counselor for details on available promotions, restrictions, offer limitations and a complete list of HouseWorks® features. © 2014 The Ryland Group, Inc.

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Rec Review is produced by the 628th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office as a supplement to The Patriot. All prices for events and services advertised are subject to change without notice. For questions about Rec Review, call the Marketing Office at (843) 963-3809. Mention of any sponsor or sponsorship in this publication is not a federal endorsement for the product or service. For more information on Force Support facilities, visit our website at www.JBCharleston.com.

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