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Table of Contents Welcome Letter …………………………………………………………

4th Fighter Wing (4FW) Organizational Structure ……….

Air Force Rank …………………………………………………………..

Air Force Protocol Basics …………………………………………..

Air Force Acronyms ……………………………………………………

Air Force Terminology ………………………………………………..

Forms of Dress ………………………………………………………….

How to Read a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) ….

Military Affairs Committee (MAC) ………………………………

Squadron Coffee and OCSC ……………………………………….

What is Crud? ……………………………………………………………

Around Seymour Johnson AFB …………………………………..

Driving on Base …………………………………………………………

Crisis Assistance Form ………………………………………………

Feeling Blue? …………………………………………………………….

Useful Facebook Pages & Apps ….………………………………

Helpful Websites & Volunteer Information ………..……….

Military One Source …………………………………………………..

Military and Family Life Counselor Program ……………...

Key Spouse Program ………………………………………………...

Childcare & Preschools Around Goldsboro …………………

Education Resources …………………………………………………

Commissary and Exchange Information …………………….

Installation General Information ………………………………..

OPSEC (Operations Security) & Social Media ……………..

How to Make Your Social Media Profiles More Secure...

Internet OPSEC Guidelines …………………………………………

Quick Reference Phone Numbers ………………………………

Helping Agency Matrix ……………………………………………….

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CAO: 16 Nov 17

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Welcome to the 4th Training Squadron!

Welcome to the F-15E Strike Eagle community and the 4th Training Squadron at Seymour

Johnson AFB! As a command team we look forward to getting to know you and your fami-

ly, and easing your transition into Air Force life. The coming months will be exhilarating,

busy and fun and we’re pleased and proud to be the first to welcome you to this exciting

phase of your Air Force adventure.

You will be in the 4TS for approximately two months while your spouse receives crucial

academic and simulator training. A Spouses’ Welcome and Orientation will kick off your

class and there will be other scheduled events including “Pet-the-Jet Night” (where we’ll

tour an F-15E, the simulators, and you’ll learn about the three assignment locations avail-

able after graduation), and welcome and farewell socials sponsored by the local Military

Affairs Committee. Just before your spouse’s first flight, you’ll join a Fighter Squadron-

either the 333rd Lancers, or 334th Eagles, for the remaining six months.

Please don’t hesitate to call, text, or email me, your spouse’s flight commander or one of

our Key Spouses if you have any questions, concerns or need help with Air Force organiza-

tions. We will do our best to help you and if we don’t know the answer, we will point you in

the direction of someone who does. We hope your experience during the B-course is a

memorable one and we wish you the best in your Air Force adventure!

Cordially,

Lt Col Jason “Drago” Taylor

4 TS Commander

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4th Fighter Wing & 4th Operations Group

Organizational Structure

4th

Maintenance

Group

4th

Mission Support

Group

4th

Medical

Group

4th

Operations

Group

4th

Fighter

Wing

4th

Training

Squadron

“Black Cats”

333rd

Fighter

Squadron

“Lancers”

334th

Fighter

Squadron

“Eagles”

335th

Fighter

Squadron

“Chiefs”

336th

Fighter

Squadron

“Rockets”

4th Operations

Support

Squadron

“Silverhawks”

Wing, Group, & Squadron Leadership

4th Fighter Wing Commander: Col Christopher “Forrest” & Jessica Sage

4th Fighter Wing Vice Wing Commander: Col Brian “Torch” & Serena Armstrong

4th Operations Group Commander: Col Richard “Deuce” & Chrysta Dickens

Deputy Ops Group Commander: Lt Col Brandon “Crank” & Carrie Johnson

4th Training Squadron Commander: Lt Col Jason “Drago” & Kirstin Taylor

4th TS Director of Operations: Lt Col Dave “Wire” & Shelby Roberts

333rd Fighter Squadron Commander: Lt Col Chris “Pepe” & Lindsay Auger

333rd FS Director of Operations: Lt Col Ryan “Ramses” Ismirle

334th Fighter Squadron Commander: Lt Col Levi “RATR” & Kori Hall

334th FS Director of Operations: Lt Col Christian “Knuckle” & Katie Murray

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Air Force Protocol Basics

The following is a very short discussion of sev-

eral items of protocol that are good to know.

Invitations: A proper invitation will list all

required information. This includes, date, place,

time, event, dress, RSVP date and phone

number or email address. When sending an

invitation, include all these elements.

RSVPs: Always RSVP by the date provided and

to the phone number/email provided. Don’t

rely on someone else calling in your regrets or

acceptance. Never assume that the host knows

your intentions. After accepting, if you realize

you cannot attend, please call back. The term

RSVP comes from the French expression

"répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning “please

respond". So, please do so!

Official dinners and socials: This is another oc-

casion where the invitation is very important.

You will know where to go, what to wear, what

time to arrive, etc. Always try and meet/

farewell your host/hostess. If there are printed

place cards at each seat, please do not move

them to sit closer to your friend. There is a

rhyme and a reason to the protocol seating ar-

rangement. If your host offers you a nametag,

please wear it (on your right-hand side). When

toasting, always recharge your glass when you

finish the last toast. Use only water in your

glass when toasting to persons KIA (killed in

action), MIA (missing in action), or POW

(prisoner of war). If you are the person being

toasted, do not stand or partake of the bever-

age.

Courtesies to the National Anthem: The Na-

tional Anthem is played Monday-Friday at the

end of the official duty day, which is usually at

4:30 p.m. If you can hear the music, you are

required to stop what you are doing (as long as

safety doesn’t play a role) and face the flag. If

you cannot visually see a flag, then face in the

direction the music is coming from, and stand

quietly. You may place your right hand over

your heart. If you are in a vehicle, you are re-

quired to pull over (again, safely), turn your car

radio off, and stop until the end of the anthem.

You may remain in your vehicle. If it’s a nice

day, you may want to roll down your window.

Once the music stops, you may resume normal

activities.

Courtesies to the Air Force Song: The Air Force

Song is often played at many formal events.

When played, please stand to honor the Air

Force. It is acceptable to sing along if it is ap-

propriate to the occasion. Additionally, the Air

Force Song is played at 1200 Noon over the

base loudspeakers. There is no custom or

courtesy that should be followed during this

playing of the song.

Squadron/Group and Wing Change of Com-

mand Ceremonies: Change of Command cere-

monies are a formal event during which the

outgoing unit commander passes command of

the unit to the new incoming commander. This

gives the Airmen of the unit an opportunity to

witness the changing of the guard. It gives the

outgoing commander a chance to recap his

tenure and gives the new commander an op-

portunity to set forth his aspirations for the

unit. This is a time-honored tradition and is part

of our Air Force history. Spouses are welcome

to attend these events.

Retirement Ceremonies: When appropriate

please attend to recognize and congratulate

the retiring member and their family.

Promotion Ceremonies: Again, when possible

please attend to recognize and congratulate

the person being promoted and his/her family.

Every promotion in the Air Force is a reason to

celebrate!

For further information on Air Force Protocol

you can call the 4th Fighter Wing Protocol office

at 722-0013

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What Language Are You Speaking?

Air Force Acronyms

AAFES Army Air Force Exchange Service

ABUs Airman Battle Uniform

ACC Air Combat Command

ACM Air Combat Maneuvering

ACSC Air Command and Staff College

ADSC Active Duty Service Commitment

ADO Assistant Director of Operations

AEF Air Expeditionary Force

AETC Air Education and Training Command

AFAS Air Force Aid Society

AFB Air Force Base

AFCENT Air Forces Central Command

A&FRC Airman and Family Readiness Center

AFSC Air Force Specialty Code

AIB Accident Investigation Board

ALO Air Liaison Officer

AMC Air Mobility Command

APO Air Post Office

ARC American Red Cross

ASAP As Soon As Possible

AWC Air War College

AWOL Absent Without Leave

BAH Basic Allowance for Housing

BAS Basic Allowance for Subsistence

BFM Basic Fighter Maneuvers

BOQ Basic Officer Quarters

BRAC Base Realignment and Closure

BX/PX Base Exchange (AF)/Post Exchange (Army)

CAC Common Access Card

CAF Combat Air Forces

CC Commander

CD Deputy Commander

CDC Child Development Center

CE Civil Engineering

CINC Commander-in-Chief

COLA Cost of Living Allowance

CONUS Continental United States

CONS Contracting Squadron

CPO Civilian Post Office

CS Communications Squadron

CSO Combat Systems Officer

CSS Commander’s Support Staff

DECA Defense Commissary Agency

DEERS Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting Sys-

tem

DEROS Date Estimated Return Overseas

DFAS Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DLA Dislocation Allowance

DO Director of Operations

DoD Department of Defense

DoDS Department of Defense Schools

DOR Date of Rank

DOS Date of Separation

DPP Deferred Payment Plan

DSN Defense Switch Network

EFMP Exceptional Family Member Program

EPR Enlisted Performance Report

ESC Enlisted Spouses Club

FA Fitness Assessment

FAIP First Assignment Instructor Pilot

FEB Flight Evaluation Board

FPCON Force Protection Condition

FSS Force Support Squadron

FYI For Your Information

FYSA For Your Situational Awareness

GMT Greenwich Mean Time

GOV Government Owned Vehicle

GS General Service (DoD civilian)

HAF Headquarters Air Force

HAWC Health and Wellness Center

HHG Household Goods

HQ Headquarters

IAT Integrated Avionics Trainer

IDE Intermediate Developmental Education

IG Inspector General

IP Instructor Pilot

IR Infrared

IWSO Instructor Weapons System Officer

JAG Judge Advocate General

LANTIRN Low Altitude Navigation Targeting Infrared

for Night

LES Leave and Earnings Statement

MAC Military Affairs Committee

MPF Military Personnel Flight

MPS Military Personnel Section

MSG Mission Support Group

MTC Mission Training Center

MWR Morale Welfare and Recreation

MXG Maintenance Group

NAF Non-appropriated Funds

NAF Numbered Air Force

NCO Non-commissioned Officer

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NCOIC Non-commissioned Office in Charge

NVG Night Vision Goggle

OCSC Officers’ and Civilians’ Spouses’ Club

OG Operations Group

OHA Overseas Housing Allowance

OIC Officer in Charge

OJT On-the-Job Training

OPR Officer Performance Report

ORE Operational Readiness Exercise

ORI Operational Readiness Inspection

OSI Office of Special Investigation

OTS Officer Training School

PA Public Affairs

PACAF Pacific Air Forces

PCA Permanent Change of Assignment

PCS Permanent Change of Station

PFT Physical Fitness Test

PHA Physical Health Assessment

PME Professional Military Education

POA Power of Attorney

POC Point of Contact

POV Privately Owned Vehicle

PRF Promotional Recommendation Form

PRP Personnel Reliability Program

PT Physical Training

RI Readiness Inspection

RIF Reduction in Force

ROE Rules of Engagement

ROTC Reserve Officer Training Corps

RSVP Repondez s’il vous plait (please respond)

SA Situational Awareness

SA Surface Attack

SAT Surface Attack Tactics

SATCOM Satellite Communications

SBP Survivor’s Benefit Plan

SDE Senior Developmental Education

SGLI Serviceman’s Group Life Insurance

SIB Safety Investigation Board

SOF Supervisor of Flying

SOF Special Operations Forces

SOFA Status of Forces Agreement

SOS Squadron Officer School

SSN Social Security Number

SF Security Forces

TDY Temporary Duty

TLF Temporary Lodging Facility

TMO Traffic Management Office

UCMJ Uniform Code of Military Justice

UCT Undergraduate CSO Training

UDM Unit Deployment Monitor

UEI Unit Effectiveness Inspection

UHF Ultra High Frequency

UI Unit Inspection

UPT Undergraduate Pilot Training

USAF United States Air Force

USAFA United States Air Force Academy

USAFE United States Air Forces Europe

USAFWS United States Air Force Weapons School

VA Veterans Administration

VHA Variable Housing Allowance

VHF Very High Frequency

VOQ Visiting Officer Quarters

WIC Weapons Instructor Course

WSO Weapons System Officer

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What Language Are You Speaking?

Air Force Terminology

Accompanied Tour Tour of duty with family members

Active Duty Full time uniformed member

Advance Pay Interest-free loan from Air Force

Aide Field grade officer assigned to assist a general officer

Alert Emergency call to be ready

Alpha tour ALO or AETC assignment

Allotment Automatic withdrawal from salary to bank or individual

Allowance Pay and special compensation

Article 15 Disciplinary action

Bag Flight suit

Benefits Medical, dental, commissary, BX

Blues Service Dress uniform

Call sign Nickname given by squadron mates

Chain of Command Leadership structure

Chaplain Military minister, rabbi, priest or pastor

Check Ride Graded sortie

Civilian Anyone not in the military

Colors National and unit flags

Commander Officer in charge of entire unit of military members

Commissary Base grocery store

Company Grade Officer Lieutenants and Captains

Court-Martial Trial system within the military judicial system

Cross Country Short TDY, with jets within the US

Crud Game played on a snooker table/billiard table

Dead Bug Deceased insect/hit the floor

Deployment Military or civilian employee sent on mission without family members

Dining In Formal dinner for military member only

Dining Out Formal dinner for military member and spouse/guest

Duty desk Main desk in the squadron lobby

E-Club Enlisted Club

Enlisted An individual who is not a commissioned officer

Exec Executive officer to the commander (a commander’s military administra-

tive assistant)

Family Separation Pay Pay for unaccompanied duty

Fast Burner Active duty member who is promoted below the zone

Field Grade Officer Majors, Lieutenant Colonels, and Colonels

First Friday Social gathering usually held in the squadron heritage room/bar

First Shirt/First Sergeant Senior ranking enlisted member in a unit

Flight Commander Lowest level in the officer chain of command

Grade Corresponds to pay level based on rank

Guard member Military member of the Army or Air National Guard

Hazardous Duty Pay Extra pay for duty in hostile duty area

Heavy/Heavies Non-fighter aircraft

Hospitality Check Unannounced social visit from squadron members

Housing office Manages base housing

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ID Card/CAC Card Identification card used to identify members of military family

Last 4 Last four numbers of your sponsor’s SSN

Leave Approved time away from duty (i.e. vacation)

Mayor Active duty officer who serves as social coordinator for squadron

Mess Dress Formal military uniform

O Club Officer’s Club

Officer An individual who has a college degree and is commissioned

Orders Written instructions to military member (usually related to assignment

changes, TDYs or deployments)

Per Diem Daily allowances based on TDY location

Power of Attorney Legal document permitting a person to act on behalf of another

Protocol Customs and courtesies

Rank Official title of member or relative position within a military grade (i.e.

Captain or Sergeant)

Rated Military member who performs duties in an airplane

Remote An overseas assignment, usually for a year, where families cannot accom-

pany member

Reservist A full or part time employee in the Air Force, Army, or Navy Reserve

Retreat Flag lowering ceremony at end of the day

Roof Stomp An unannounced social where squadron climbs on a roof

Roll call Social gathering for active duty rated officers in squadron heritage room

Roster List of squadron personnel

Senior Officer A general officer (1 through 4-star general)

Sick call Reserved block of time for active duty members at clinic

Sim Simulator

Snacko Junior ranking officer in squadron in charge of purchasing food and other

squadron items

Sortie Name of flight or mission in an aircraft

Space A Space available travel on board AMC aircraft

Sponsor Active duty member in your family

Subsistence Food allowance

TDY Temporary Duty to another location

Top 3 Officer in charge of daily flying operations who sits at duty desk

Unaccompanied Tour (see Remote)

Weed Jeremiah Weed, a type of Bourbon

White Jets Training Jets (UPT/UCT)

Wing Down Day A day off and not counted as leave

Zoomie An Air Force Academy graduate

Zulu A term for Greenwich Mean Time used by aviators

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Forms of Dress

Casual Dress: This term means

"comfortably unrestricted" and offers the

broadest of possibilities for dress. Invita-

tions for military equivalents for "casual

dress" will state the uniform and in most

cases this will be the duty uniform. For Air

Force personnel, this usually translates to

light blue shirt w/without tie, but as easily

could be ABU’s or flight suits for many duty

sections. If uniformity of dress is not im-

portant, specifying duty uniform for Air

Force functions may be acceptable. For ex-

ample, duty uniform is appropriate for folks

attending a function like a commander's

call (principals or personnel receiving

recognition may wear Service Dress). The

bottom line here, as is always the case

when specifying dress: If it is important

everyone be in the same uniform, be spe-

cific! Explicitly call for "Long-Sleeve Blue

Shirt w/tie" if that's what you want people

to wear.

Be especially careful about calling for the

"duty uniform" for functions where there's

likely to be members from other services

attending. For example, to a Navy officer,

"duty uniform" means "Service Dress Uni-

form (White or Blue)," the Navy's equiva-

lent to our Service Dress!

The casual civilian equivalent dress at mili-

tary official functions is typically what the

military member would ordinarily wear to

work on a day-to-day basis. For civilian

guests from outside the military communi-

ty, appropriate attire could range from

slacks and open neck shirt to business suit.

(Expect most community dignitaries to

show up in sports coat and tie or business

suit unless you advise them otherwise)

At civilian casual functions, dress for men

will normally be a short or long-sleeved

open-neck shirt, perhaps a sweater or

sports coat, but not tie. Sometimes even

blue jeans are acceptable. If so, specifically

state up front! For ladies, any casual dress,

slacks, pants suit, blouses, and long or

short skirts are appropriate.

Sports Coat and Tie: This is the next stage

up the ladder towards more formal attire

and would be appropriate for some ice-

breakers or dinner at the commander's res-

idence. For men, this means a sports jack-

et or blazer with color-coordinated slacks

and tie. Women have the option of wearing

an appropriate dress or a dressy slacks out-

fit. Don't use "coat and tie" unless you

don't care if some men show up in busi-

ness suits. If you want the less formal,

specify "sports coat and tie."

Business Suit: This form of dress most

closely equates to "informal”, and for men,

should be a dark (subdued) suit with a tie.

It can include three-piece suits as well.

Women should wear business suit, or a

dressy, street length or Sunday-type dress.

The military counterpart to "business suit"

is Service Dress for Air Force and its equiv-

alent for the other services. The types of

military functions where the Service Dress

uniform is appropriate include: ceremo-

nies, parades, reviews, official visits of civil-

ian dignitaries, changes of command, and

afternoon receptions. (Note: for afternoon

receptions the other services have a slight-

ly more formal uniform that is usually spec-

ified at receptions hosted by the Army, Na-

vy or Marine Corps.)

Business suit is an appropriate form of

dress to specify for official dinners at down-

town restaurants, afternoon or early even-

ing welcome/farewell receptions hosted by

community leaders, and many special-

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event dinners.

Formalwear: This generally breaks down

into two categories ("black tie" and "white

tie"), with the more formal "white tie"

mainly applying to state-events in the

Washington D.C. area or certain major for-

eign city capitols. Outside of Washington

D.C., most of us only are concerned about

what to wear at "black tie" events. In the

Air Force, this is the Mess Dress Uniform

and is appropriate attire for functions like

dinings-in, dinings-out, some commander's

holiday/New Year's receptions, and military

weddings (if you're one of the participants),

and various civilian "black tie" affairs like

charity or holiday balls.

The civilian equivalent to our mess dress

uniform is a dinner jacket or black tuxedo

with black bow tie. Appropriate attire for

the ladies would be long or short evening

dress.

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How to Read an LES

Your pay is your responsibility. This is a guide to help you understand your spouse’s Leave

and Earnings Statement (LES). The LES is a comprehensive statement of a member's

leave and earnings showing your entitlements, deductions, allotments, leave information,

tax withholding information, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) information. Your most recent

LES can be found 24 hours a day on myPay. Verify and keep your spouse’s LES each

month. If your spouse’s pay varies significantly and you don't understand why, consult

with your finance office. As a dependent, you will need a specific power of attorney to dis-

cuss or make changes to an LES.

Fields 1 through 9 contain the identification portion of the LES.

1 - NAME. The member's name in last, first, middle initial format.

2 - SOC. SEC. NO. The member's Social Security Number.

3 - GRADE. The member's current pay grade (rank).

4 - PAY DATE. The date the member entered active duty for pay purposes in YYMMDD format.

5 - YRS SVC. In two digits, the actual years of creditable service.

6 - ETS. The Expiration Term of Service in YYMMDD format.

7 - BRANCH. This field reflects branch of service. (Air Force)

8 - ADSN/DSSN. The Disbursing Station Symbol Number used to identify each disbursing/finance office.

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9 - PERIOD COVERED. This field will show the dates reflected in the LES.

Fields 10 through 22 contain the entitlements, deductions, allotments, and their respective totals.

10 - ENTITLEMENTS. In columnar style the names of the entitlements and allowances being paid. (BAH,

Base Pay, Flight Pay, BAS, and COLA if applicable.)

11 - DEDUCTIONS. This includes items such as taxes, SGLI, taxes, social security.

12 - ALLOTMENTS. A list of money paid to financial institutions of your choice (pre-arranged with finance).

These may be investments, car insurance, car payments, or dental insurance.

13 - AMT FWD. The amount of all unpaid pay and allowances due from the prior LES.

14 - TOT ENT. The figure from Field 20 that is the total of all entitlements and/or allowances listed.

15 - TOT DED. The figure from Field 21 that is the total of all deductions.

16 - TOT ALMT. Total of all allotments.

17 - NET AMT. The dollar value of all unpaid pay and allowances, plus total entitlements and/or allowances,

minus deductions due on the current LES.

18 - CR FWD. The dollar value of all unpaid pay and allowances due to reflect on the next LES as the +AMT

FWD.

19 - EOM PAY. The actual amount of the payment to be paid to the member on that specific payday.

Fields 20 through 22 - TOTAL. The total amounts for the entitlements and/or allowances, and deductions

23-DIEMS. Date initially entered military service, used to determine what retirement plan member falls un-

der.

24- RETPLAN. This field reflects member’s retirement plan.(Redux, Choice, High 3)

Fields 25 through 32 contain leave information.

25 - BF BAL. The brought forward leave balance. Balance may be at the beginning of the fiscal year, or when

active duty began, or the day after the member was paid Lump Sum Leave (LSL).

26 - ERND. The cumulative amount of leave earned in the current fiscal year. Normally increases by 2.5

days each month.

27 - USED. The cumulative amount of leave used in the current fiscal year.

28 - CR BAL. The current leave balance as of the end of the period covered by the LES.

29 - ETS BAL. The projected leave balance to the member's Expiration Term of Service (ETS).

30 - LV LOST. The number of days of leave that have been lost.

31 - LV PAID. The number of days of leave paid to date.

32 - USE/LOSE. The projected number of days of leave that will be lost if not taken in the current fiscal year

on a monthly basis. The number of days of leave in this block will decrease with any leave usage.

Fields 33 through 38 contain Federal Tax withholding information.

33 - WAGE PERIOD. The amount of money earned this LES period that is subject to Federal Income Tax

Withholding (FITW).

34 - WAGE YTD. The money earned year-to-date that is subject to FITW.

35 - M/S. The marital status used to compute the FITW.

36 - EX. The number of exemptions used to compute the FITW.

37 - ADD'L TAX. The member specified additional dollar amount to be withheld in addition to the amount

computed by the Marital Status and Exemptions.

38 - TAX YTD. The cumulative total of FITW withheld throughout the calendar year.

Fields 39 through 43 contain Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) information.

39 - WAGE PERIOD. The amount of money earned this LES period that is subject to FICA.

40 - SOC WAGE YTD. The wages earned year-to-date that are subject to FICA.

41 - SOC TAX YTD. Cumulative total of FICA withheld throughout the calendar year.

42 - MED WAGE YTD. The wages earned year-to-date that are subject to Medicare.

43 - MED TAX YTD. Cumulative total of Medicare taxes paid year-to-date.

Fields 44 through 49 contain State Tax information.

44 - ST. The two digit postal abbreviation for the state member claims.

45 - WAGE PERIOD. The amount of money earned this LES period that is subject to State Income Tax With-

holding (SITW).

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46 - WAGE YTD. The money earned year-to-date that is subject to SITW.

47 - M/S. The marital status used to compute the SITW.

48 - EX. The number of exemptions used to compute the SITW.

49 - TAX YTD. The cumulative total of SITW withheld throughout the calendar year.

Fields 50 through 62 contain additional Pay Data.

50 - BAQ TYPE. The member's type of Basic Allowance for Quarters status. (With or with out dependents.)

51 - BAQ DEPN. Indicates the type of dependent. (Spouse/Child)

52 - VHA ZIP. The zip code used in the computation of Variable Housing Allowance (VHA) if entitlement ex-

ists.

53 - RENT AMT. The amount of rent paid for housing if applicable.

54 - SHARE. The number of people with which the member shares housing costs.

55 - STAT. The VHA status; i.e., accompanied or unaccompanied.

56 - JFTR. The Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) code based on the location of the member for Cost of

Living Allowance (COLA) purposes.

57 - DEPNS. The number of dependents the member has for COLA purposes.

58 - 2D JFTR. The JFTR code based on the location of the member’s dependents for COLA purposes.

59 - BAS TYPE. Officer

60 - CHARITY YTD. The cumulative amount of charitable contributions for the calendar year.

61 - TPC. And 62 PACIDN These fields are not used by Active Duty.

Fields 63 through 75 contain Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) information/data.

63 - BASE PAY RATE. The percentage of base pay elected for TSP contributions.

64 - BASE PAY CURRENT. The amount of Base Pay withheld for TSP.

65 - SPECIAL PAY RATE. The percentage of Specialty Pay elected for TSP.

66 - SPECIAL PAY CURRENT. The amount of Special Pay withheld for TSP.

67 - INCENTIVE PAY RATE. Percentage of Incentive Pay elected towards TSP.

68 - INCENTIVE PAY CURRENT. The amount of Incentive Pay withheld for TSP.

69 - BONUS PAY RATE. The percentage of Bonus Pay elected towards TSP.

70 - BONUS PAY CURRENT. The amount of Bonus Pay withheld for TSP.

71 - Reserved for future use.

72 - TSP YTD DEDUCTION (TSP YEAR TO DATE DEDUCTION): Dollar amount of TSP contributions deducted

for the year.

73 - DEFERRED: Dollar amount of pay elected to be deferred during the tax year.

74 - EXEMPT: Dollar amount of TSP contributions that are reported as tax exempt to the Internal Revenue

Service (IRS).

75 - Reserved for future use.

76 - REMARKS. Notices of starts, stops and changes to a member's pay items as well as general notices

from varying levels of command may appear.

77 - YTD ENTITLE. The cumulative total of all entitlements for the calendar year.

78 - YTD DEDUCT. The cumulative total of all deductions for the calendar year.

Fields 39 through 43 contain Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) information.

39 - WAGE PERIOD. The amount of money earned this LES period that is subject to FICA.

40 - SOC WAGE YTD. The wages earned year-to-date that are subject to FICA.

41 - SOC TAX YTD. Cumulative total of FICA withheld throughout the calendar year.

42 - MED WAGE YTD. The wages earned year-to-date that are subject to Medicare.

43 - MED TAX YTD. Cumulative total of Medicare taxes paid year-to-date.

Fields 44 through 49 contain State Tax information.

44 - ST. The two digit postal abbreviation for the state member claims.

45 - WAGE PERIOD. The amount of money earned this LES period that is subject to State Income Tax With-

holding (SITW).

46 - WAGE YTD. The money earned year-to-date that is subject to SITW.

47 - M/S. The marital status used to compute the SITW.

48 - EX. The number of exemptions used to compute the SITW.

49 - TAX YTD. The cumulative total of SITW withheld throughout the calendar year.

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Fields 50 through 62 contain additional Pay Data.

50 - BAQ TYPE. The member's type of Basic Allowance for Quarters status. (With or with out dependents.)

51 - BAQ DEPN. Indicates the type of dependent. (Spouse/Child)

52 - VHA ZIP. The zip code used in the computation of Variable Housing Allowance (VHA) if entitlement ex-

ists.

53 - RENT AMT. The amount of rent paid for housing if applicable.

54 - SHARE. The number of people with which the member shares housing costs.

55 - STAT. The VHA status; i.e., accompanied or unaccompanied.

56 - JFTR. The Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) code based on the location of the member for Cost of

Living Allowance (COLA) purposes.

57 - DEPNS. The number of dependents the member has for COLA purposes.

58 - 2D JFTR. The JFTR code based on the location of the member’s dependents for COLA purposes.

59 - BAS TYPE. Officer

60 - CHARITY YTD. The cumulative amount of charitable contributions for the calendar year.

61 - TPC. And 62 PACIDN These fields are not used by Active Duty.

Fields 63 through 75 contain Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) information/data.

63 - BASE PAY RATE. The percentage of base pay elected for TSP contributions.

64 - BASE PAY CURRENT. The amount of Base Pay withheld for TSP.

65 - SPECIAL PAY RATE. The percentage of Specialty Pay elected for TSP.

66 - SPECIAL PAY CURRENT. The amount of Special Pay withheld for TSP.

67 - INCENTIVE PAY RATE. Percentage of Incentive Pay elected towards TSP.

68 - INCENTIVE PAY CURRENT. The amount of Incentive Pay withheld for TSP.

69 - BONUS PAY RATE. The percentage of Bonus Pay elected towards TSP.

70 - BONUS PAY CURRENT. The amount of Bonus Pay withheld for TSP.

71 - Reserved for future use.

72 - TSP YTD DEDUCTION (TSP YEAR TO DATE DEDUCTION): Dollar amount of TSP contributions deducted

for the year.

73 - DEFERRED: Dollar amount of pay elected to be deferred during the tax year.

74 - EXEMPT: Dollar amount of TSP contributions that are reported as tax exempt to the Internal Revenue

Service (IRS).

75 - Reserved for future use.

76 - REMARKS. Notices of starts, stops and changes to a member's pay items as well as general notices

from varying levels of command may appear.

77 - YTD ENTITLE. The cumulative total of all entitlements for the calendar year.

78 - YTD DEDUCT. The cumulative total of all deductions for the calendar year.

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We at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base are fortunate to have the Wayne County Chamber

of Commerce Military Affairs Committee!

The committee recognizes Seymour Johnson Air Force Base as a vital economic and social

asset to the community’s overall quality of life. Its purpose, therefore, is to strengthen the

relationship between the military and civilian components of the Goldsboro-Wayne County

community.

The Military Affairs Committee is the wing commander’s direct link to the community, and

is comprised of community members from local businesses, city and county leader-

ship. One must be a member of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce to be on the

MAC. There are currently 97 members.

The MAC very kindly sponsors a welcome and farewell for each B-Course giving you an op-

portunity to meet this great group of people and connect with everything that Goldsboro

and Wayne County have to offer.

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Squadron Coffee and OCSC

Squadron Coffee

A “Coffee” is just a spouses’ social that

squadrons have each month. It is a way to

get together as a group in an informal set-

ting and discuss things that are important

to you and the squadron.

Coffees may be at someone’s home, a res-

taurant or another venue. Often coffee is

not even served! There is no need to bring

anything, unless the host(s) request that

you do. Sometimes, to share the expense,

two or more spouses will host a coffee to-

gether. It is customary (but purely volun-

tary) for each spouse to try and host a cof-

fee at some point during their time in the

squadron. Usually the commander’s

spouse will pass around a coffee sign-up

sheet for the entire year during the busi-

ness portion of a coffee.

Many squadrons have book clubs, play

groups, Bible study, lunch/dinner bunch,

and crud teams. You will be able to sign up

for the activity that interests you when you

attend a coffee.

Usually there is a small yearly fee to join

the squadron spouses group. This money

goes to purchase your welcome gift and

farewell gift, as well as to support other

spouse activities. Dues vary with each

squadron.

Coffees are a great way to not only find out

what’s happening in your squadron, but a

place to have fun and make new friend-

ships. So, give it a try - there’s nothing to

lose!!

OCSC

OCSC stands for Officers’ and Civilian

Spouses’ Club (Officers’ Spouses, retired

Spouses, etc.) At some bases this may be

called the OWC (Officers’ Wives’ Club) or

the OSO (Officers’ Spouses’ Organization)

or OSC (Officers’ Spouses’ Club). The

organization is made up of Officers’

Spouses from all groups on base and it is

an energetic, lively and fun group.

An OCSC function is similar to a Coffee, but

there’s usually a program (such as a speak-

er or other activity) at each event. Alt-

hough preferred at some bases, it is not

essential that you are an O’Club member to

join (Seymour Johnson AFB no longer has

an O’Club). You must RSVP to all events by

the RSVP date. If you RSVP, and are unable

to attend, you are responsible for the meal

charge for the function.

By joining, you do not have to help with

function planning or volunteer work associ-

ated with the OCSC. However, if you would

like to volunteer, there are opportunities to

be involved in the operations of the OCSC

and/or with their charitable causes (which

include the Thrift Shop on base) and you

may well find this a very rewarding experi-

ence.

You may attend one function without join-

ing or paying dues, but you will need to pay

the charge for the event (pay for your meal,

for example). The yearly OCSC dues are cur-

rently $60.00 for the “OCSC calendar year”

beginning in August and ending in June

and if you join after December 15th, the

dues are $30 for the remainder of the

OCSC year.

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What is Crud?

Crud is a fast-paced game that originated

in the Royal Canadian Air Force. It is still

played in units of the Canadian Forces, and

is popular in the United States Air Force.

The game is played on a pool or snooker

table (usually the latter) using the white

cue ball (the shooter), and one object ball

(Red ball). Only the corner pockets on the

smaller table are used, the side pockets

are blocked, traditionally by rolls of toilet

paper. Pool cues are not used, but the

shooter is launched manually across the

table surface. A game of Crud involves run-

ning around the table and other players,

trying to hit the red ball before it stops

moving.

Crud Rules:

(SJAFB Crud standards, adapted from

Canadian rules)

Equipment: 1 Snooker table or equivalent,

1 cue ball, one red ball or equivalent.

(Custom made tables and equipment are

allowed)

Players: Teams will consist of six players,

plus two alternates. Squadrons may have

more than one team as long as each team

consists of six players. Alternates may play

on any squadron team, as needed. Howev-

er, once a player is used as a substitute on

one team they may not play any additional

games for another squadron team.

(Example: Player “1” plays game for

squadron team “B”. If later Player “1” sub-

stitutes for a player for squadron Team “A”,

player “1” can no longer play any other

games for Team “B” but may continue to

play with Team “A”. If Team “B” now has

less than six players and can not obtain a

new substitute, it must forfeit its remaining

games.

Object: To keep the ball in motion or sink it

into a hole.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Lives: Each player is allotted 3 lives.

Failure to comply with the ROE will result in

the loss of a life or as determined

appropriate by the Referee. Once all lives

are lost a player can not participate further

in the game.

Referee(s): One, or (rarely) two referees

may be used with the cranium referee be-

ing situated at the center of the table to

the server’s right, the assistant referee will

be posted on the opposite side. The crani-

um referee will be primarily responsible for

ROE adherence with the assistant referee

primarily responsible for administration

(team order, score, time). The cranium ref-

eree is final authority for all disputes. All

players are responsible for avoiding the ref-

eree(s) during the match. Contact or inter-

ference is strictly forbidden. Normal eti-

quette dictates that the first person elimi-

nated buys the cranium referee a beverage

of the ref’s choice. If an assistant ref is

used, the second player eliminated would

then purchase the assistant ref’s beverage.

Service: The object ball is normally spotted

by the referees (approx. 6 to 10 inches

from the end of the table on center line or

as dictated by local conventions). Once the

object ball is spotted it will not be moved

except by contact with the cue ball or refer-

ee. The server is allowed three serves to

put the object ball in motion with the cue

ball. A serve is assessed if the cue ball

passes the midpoint of the table length-

wise. The cue ball may touch any number

of banks prior to striking the object ball.

Initial serve attempt may not be made until

referee calls “fights on”. The team that lost

the last life has the choice of serving or re-

ceiving except during single man rules.

Choice of initial service is awarded to the

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team’s leaders who simultaneous lag, after

touching the far cushion, comes to rest

closest to the near side of the table without

contact. Once the server hits the object

ball with the cue ball, ball is in play.

Play: Play must be made from either end

of the table. The person with the cue ball

known as the shooter must have at least

one foot on the ground and the center of

the shooters hips are at least inside the

extended line from the table ends. The

shooter may shoot as many times as possi-

ble but possession of the cue ball passes

immediately upon contact with the object

ball. The cue ball must not be in contact

with the shooter’s hand when it hits the ob-

ject ball (i.e., no push shots). Any time the

cue ball hits the object ball it must move

the object ball at least 6 inches. The new

shooter must inform the referee if he be-

lieves the object ball failed to move 6 inch-

es (no six) prior to attempting to shoot the

cue ball. The exceptions to this rule are if

the ball is sunk or a double kiss occurs. A

double kiss is when the object ball and cue

hit two or more times on a single shot

(double kiss no 6). The object ball will still

be considered in motion if after it travels at

least 6 inches it is still spinning, even if for-

ward movement has stopped. If the shoot-

er allows the object ball to cease all motion

(dead ball) he will lose a life. If the object

ball is sunk in any pocket, the opposing

player that made the last (previous) shot

loses a life, unless in the referee’s judg-

ment, the current shooter had a reasonable

chance to shoot the object ball (no hustle).

If either ball leaves the table after the shot,

the shooter incurs a loss of life regardless

of any contact with the ball after it leaves.

No one but the shooter and the referee

may touch the cue ball during engage-

ments. Any contact with the object ball

other than with the cue ball results in loss

of life to the offending player (ties, sleeves,

shirt, scarves, hand, arm, etc.). Drop

shots are not acceptable and a loss of life

will be assessed. If team play is in pro-

gress, the team order must be maintained.

Either team leader may call for play to stop

if he feels the opposing team is out of or-

der. However, only the referee may stop

play. If upon investigation by the ref or his

assistant the call is found to be justified,

the player who shot out of turn will be as-

sessed a life. If the call is incorrect the

leader who called for play to stop will lose

a life. The ref is not responsible for shoot-

ing order other than this rule. Substitution

may take place during a game provided

both team leaders agree and the ref is in-

formed. No one but the shooter and the

defender (shooter on deck) may be within

3 feet of the table’s edges.

Blocking and Hazing: The shooter on deck

may take a stationary position at the end

of the table in order to prepare for his up-

coming shot, or may haze the current

shooter from the sides of the table. The

shooter, however, “owns” the table and if

the shooter moves the blocker, the blocker

must honor table ownership and give way

(no pushing back, no moving blocks).

Single Man Rules: Once a team is down to

a single man, single man rules go into ef-

fect. The single man gets service choice,

and absolute table access. No blocking

allowed. If both teams are down to a sin-

gle man the service is determined normal-

ly.

Fouls: The following are considered poor

etiquette and may result in loss of lives.

Table Abuse: Foot on the table, spilling bev-

erage, etc. Talking to Referee: Only team

leaders may talk to ref except calling “no

six”.

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Around Seymour Johnson AFB

Most Air Force bases will have similar, if

not identical, facilities and services. In

many cases, the names of the facilities are

the same.

Airmen’s Attic (919-722-7181): This is a

great place to donate outgrown clothes or

household items you no longer need. Enlist-

ed families (E-4 and below) are able to get

much-needed items for free.

Airmen and Family Readiness Center

(AFRC, also known as the Family Support

Center) (919-722-1123): Come here to

learn about the local area, volunteer oppor-

tunities, classes, base agencies, and a vari-

ety of useful information that may be of

interest to families.

American Red Cross (919-722-1120): Pro-

vides financial assistance, emergency com-

munications to deployed members, coun-

seling and referrals.

Billeting/Lodging (LTF, VOQ, BOQ) (919-

722-0385): Think of this as an on-base ho-

tel for ID card holders of any branch of the

military. You can stay on any military base

and even make reservations for non-

military family members that may be in

Goldsboro visiting you. Reserving rooms at

a military base can be an inexpensive and

safe alternative to hotels when you are on

vacation or driving long distances. (Most

will not let you reserve more than 30 days

ahead of time if you are not on orders.) Na-

vy Inns tend to be a little nicer and can be

used for vacations as well (1-800-Navy-Inn).

There are also fabulous lodging facilities in

Hawaii (Hale Koa), Germany (Edelweiss),

Korea (Dragon Hill), and Walt Disney World

(Shades of Green) that are operated by the

military.

Bellamorphosis Women’s Gym (919-722-

0413): We are very lucky to have this facil-

ity! This is a ladies-only gym on base that

offers childcare. Other services include

personal training, massages, yoga, aero-

bics, and spin classes. They also offer

weight equipment, treadmills, and elliptical

machines. Membership is $25 a month,

but rates are less expensive if you pay for

the year or if you volunteer in the childcare

room.

BX/PX (919-735-8511): Save 35% and

pay no sales tax. They will match or beat

any sale price of an item found at an off

base store. Check out AAFES online at

AAFES.com

Chapel (919-722-0315): There are Catho-

lic and Protestant services available. Chap-

lains offer counseling for alcoholism, drugs,

family, marital or work related problems.

THIS IS THE ONLY COUNSELING SERVICE

ON BASE THAT PROVIDES TOTAL CONFI-

DENTIALITY.

Clinic (919-722-1802): You and your chil-

dren may be seen by any flight surgeon.

Take advantage of this special benefit. It is

like having a family doctor! Your children

may also be seen by Pediatrics if you

choose. For Tricare information call 1-888-

431-6783. Tired of waiting for prescrip-

tions? For $3/$9 you can pick up your

meds off base at local Tricare approved

pharmacies.

Child Development Center (CDC) (919-722-

1199): There is full day, part day and hour-

ly care available at the CDC and through in-

home daycare providers.

Commissary (919-722-0319): (Closed Mon-

days) Use of the Commissary is a special

privilege for military families. You save

about 30% on grocery items and pay no

tax. The commissary has a wide range of

grocery, produce and meat items compara-

ble to any civilian supermarket. Also, did

you know the commissary manager will

order almost any item you would like? An

important item to know: Baggers work for

tips only!! Tipping between $3.00 - $5.00

per visit is generally acceptable.

Education Office (919-722-5800): Inside

the Library, this office offers continuing ed-

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ucation services and scholarship infor-

mation to spouses and active duty person-

nel.

Fitness Center (919-722-0409): This is the

main, co-ed gym on base. There is a full

weight room, a cardio room, basketball

courts, and locker rooms. All fitness clas-

ses are offered free of charge and open to

all valid military ID holders.

Legal Office (919-722-5322): This office

can advise you on many legal matters. The

Legal Office is where you will go to get a

Power of Attorney (POA). This is a must

when your active duty spouse goes TDY or

is deployed. You need to have one on hand

at all times! The Air Force can only deal

with the active duty member on most mat-

ters, so you need to go to Legal with your

spouse to complete paperwork. In many

cases you will need a general and a specif-

ic power of attorney to get things done

when your spouse is away. They will also

create wills and living wills for you and your

spouse free of charge.

Library (919-722-5825): The SJAFB Library

is an award winning Air Force library. They

maintain a separate children’s room and

computer/internet area. There are several

reading programs for children, including a

weekly story hour. You can even check out

videos/DVDs for free with your library card.

Outdoor Recreation/Information Tickets

and Tours (ITT)/Crafts and Framing (919-

722-1104): Outdoor Rec organizes several

trips a year. They also sell discounted tick-

ets to local events and theme parks all

over the East Coast. If you would like to

reserve the Log Cabin, Debden or Kimpo

Park, you must reserve at Outdoor Rec.

Other services in the building include fram-

ing and craft supply.

Spitfire Pub (919-722-1340): This is the

officers’ area inside Heritage Hall (the Com-

munity Center). It is a great place to social-

ize, and build camaraderie with your fellow

officers and officers’ spouses. Third Fri-

days, promotion nights, and Ladies’ Crud

nights are always fun!

Thrift Shop (919-722-0606): Put your old

items to use for others. All proceeds from

the Thrift Shop go towards the Enlisted

Spouses Club (ESC) and Officer and Civilian

Spouses’ Club (OCSC) charitable accounts.

This money provides college scholarships

to Air Force dependent children and spous-

es, and other outreach projects around the

base and Goldsboro. The Thrift Shop is

open on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the

first Saturday of the month. It is also a fun

place to volunteer!

Traffic Management Office (TMO) (919-722

-4032): This is the office that helps you

move. They will not be able to assist you

without a Power of Attorney and orders!

Vet Clinic (919-722-1465): Offers limited

pet care, vaccinations, and obedience clas-

ses. If you reside on base, you must regis-

ter your pets with the base vet clinic. If you

are considering PCSing to England, you will

need to begin the requirements to bring a

pet. (This usually involves getting a micro-

chip, vaccines and important UK-specific

documentation from the veterinarian.)

Warrior Pines Log Cabin: This is a large

one-room log cabin located near the Slo-

cumb Gate. In the same area there is skeet

shooting and paint ball. It is a great place

to have a squadron function. Go to Outdoor

Recreation to reserve.

Youth Center (919-722-0502): For those of

you with children, this is a state of the art

facility for you and your family to enjoy.

The Youth Center offers after-school care,

summer camps, classes and seasonal

sports. The registration is usually less ex-

pensive than the YMCA or other youth pro-

grams off-base. Practices and games are

on base, so there is opportunity for the ac-

tive duty parent to watch the children par-

ticipate in sports. Most activities begin at

age 4.

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Driving on Base

Driving on a military installation is different

than driving off base. Speed limits, parking,

and other traffic rules are not the same on

base as off base and the consequences

vary, too. There are many misconceptions

about driving on base versus off base. You

may hear that an infraction with Security

Forces will not result in a REAL ticket. It is

true that violations may not affect your in-

surance premiums and the tickets do not

involve paying a fine. But there are serious

consequences for driving infractions on

base. For example:

If you have never been onto Seymour John-

son AFB or if you happened to miss the nu-

merous signs posted all over the base: YOU

MAY NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE WHILE

DRIVING! You may use a hands free device,

but this is not a guideline, it is a hard rule.

Don’t do it!

Also, DONT SPEED IN BASE HOUSING! Not

even a little! The speed limit in many areas

is as low as 20 mph. Military kids are used

to people following the speed limit and

they do not look as carefully when they

cross the street as their civilian counter-

parts. The consequences are not inconse-

quential – see below.

Lastly, DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! If you get

caught on base, you will not drive on base

for a minimum of ONE YEAR! If you are ac-

tive duty, more than your driving privileges

will be lost.

Speeding

Non-housing areas:

Citation and letter to your spouse’s com-

mander

Base housing area:

6-9 mph over:

7-day loss of driving privileges and letter to

your spouse’s commander

10- 14 mph over:

30-day loss of driving privileges and letter

to your spouse’s commander

15+ over:

180-day loss of driving privileges and letter

to your spouse’s commander

Cell phone use:

LOSS OF DRIVING PRIVILIGES ON BASE!

(Hands free devices are permitted)

Illegal parking:

Citation and letter to your spouse’s com-

mander

DWI:

1 year driving suspension and letter to your

spouse’s commander

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Crisis Assistance Form

When your spouse transitions to one of the two FTU flying squadrons, they will be asked to

complete a Crisis Assistance Form. The purpose of the form is to provide a reference doc-

ument to the squadron commander that can be used to assist the active duty member

and/or spouse in the unlikely event of a serious incident. The forms are kept secured by

the squadron commander and are only accessed when necessary. It is highly recom-

mended that you and your service member complete the form together and discuss the

items on the form to ensure the information is accurate.

The forms may vary slightly from unit to unit, but they generally include such information

as:

Names and contact information for all immediate family members

Known medical conditions of family members

Childrens’ school information and any special needs

Short and long term care plans for your children

Pet information and plan for boarding if required

Friends, family, or others that you would want notified or present should something

happen

Preferred methods of contact

Plans for disposition of remains should there be a fatality

Information with respect to wills, powers of attorneys, insurance policies, and other

important documents

Other information with respect to your wishes should the unthinkable happen

It is important to keep the form updated as things change. Again, the purpose of the

form is to provide squadron leadership with the answers to many of the questions that

arise during a crisis, allowing them to provide as much support as possible to you and

your family. The information is kept confidential and is only accessed in the event of an

emergency or when requested by the service member. It is important to ensure a new

form is completed every time you move to another squadron.

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Feeling Blue?

Being an Air Force Spouse can be stressful

and from time to time you may need some

extra help.

Where to go for help:

Friends/Flight Commander’s Spouse/

Commander’s Spouse/Key Spouse

Base Chapel (722-0315): Confidential

counseling services for addiction, marital

problems, deployment issues, suicide inter-

vention.

Airman and Family Readiness Center (722-

1123): Non-confidential. Offers classes on

employment assistance family life educa-

tion, financial management, good referral

service to professional care.

Mental Health Clinic (722-1883): Limited

confidentiality. Active Duty or members on

active orders. Counseling for stress, anger,

anxiety, sleep issues, adjustment issues,

depression, bereavement, suicidal and

homicidal thoughts, substance abuse treat-

ment and education.

Family Advocacy (722-1878): Limited con-

fidentiality. Focused on prevention. New

parent support programs, parenting/

marriage education programs. Profession-

al counselors.

Flight Surgeon (722-1580): Non-

confidential. Referrals to mental health

professionals.

Military & Family Life Consultants (919-

440-2858): Consultations are free and

anonymous. No records are kept!

Off-Base Counselors: For family members,

no referral is needed if you schedule an ap-

pointment with a network Licensed Clinical

Social Worker (LCSW), Psychologist (Ph.D./

Psy.D.) or Psychiatrist (MD/DO). You will

automatically be authorized 8 sessions. If

further sessions are needed, the provider

will request these additional sessions on

your behalf. No cost at all. If the family

member prefers to see another type of net-

work counselor—Licensed Professional

Counselor, Licensed Marriage/Family Ther-

apist, etc—then a referral is needed from

your primary care provider/flight doctor to

get initial 8 sessions. To find a network

provider, go to www.hnfs.net, click Doctor

or Health Care provider under “Find a…”,

click “Search Network Provider Directory”

in middle of page, and fill in info to find ap-

propriate providers. Be sure to use drop

down box under “Specialty”.

How to help a friend in crisis:

What to look for:

Withdrawn from friends, family or social

activities

Marital or relationship problems

Disciplinary problems

Hopelessness-world would be better

without me

Trouble concentrating

Giving belongings away

Change in sleeping or eating habits

Loss of interest in personal appearance

Abuse of a substance

Listen:

Don’t agree to keep your friend’s secret

You can help by getting them help!

Act! Find Help:

Discuss the problem openly and frankly

Show interest and support

Seek help from someone! Escort or stay

with the person, contact Chapel, counselor,

physician, or commander

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Useful Facebook Pages & Apps

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Want to visit some outstanding websites that cater to the military community? Try the

following sites; they are full of valuable news and information about military life:

www.militaryonesource.mil

www.seymourjohnson.af.mil

www.afcrossroads.com

www.military.com

www.militaryfamily.org

www.careeronestop.org/militaryspouse

www.msccn.org

www.sjfss.com

Space-A Travel Information:

(Travel at no/little cost on USAF aircraft on a space-available basis. Works great if you have some

flexibility, but should not be used when you absolutely have to be somewhere by a certain time.)

www.takeahop.com (App available)

www.amc.af.mil/amctravel

Helpful Websites

Want to Volunteer?

There are many volunteer opportunities on base and in the local community. Call Sherry

Kindlesparker at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, 919-722-1123 for more infor-

mation.

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Military and Family Life Counselor Program

Stay Mentally Fit with the Military and Fami-

ly Life Counselor Program

When you hear the word health, images like

sweating in a crowded gym or choosing a

salad over a bucket of fried chicken might

come to mind. Sure, physical health is im-

portant, but it's only half the battle.

Just like your physical health may be chal-

lenged by the temptation to skip a workout,

your emotional health may be challenged by

the stress you face on a daily basis. As if

regular, everyday stress isn't enough, you've

probably faced additional stressors charac-

teristic to military life, like deployments or

frequent moves. To be able to face these

challenges head on, you need to be both

physically and emotionally healthy, and that

means taking care of yourself. The Military

and Family Life Counselor program can help

you do just that!

The MFLC program offers short-term, non-

medical counseling to service members and

their families as well as DoD Civilian Expedi-

tionary Workforce members and their fami-

lies. If you need help coping with stress, im-

proving relationships, adjusting to a new

place or handling a problem in the work-

place, MFLCs are there to help. They also

understand the unique challenges that you

face as part of the military community. They

can help you manage better throughout that

next deployment or figure out the best way

to talk to your kids about another move.

They can also provide compassionate sup-

port and resources to help you throughout

the grieving process if you have lost a loved

one.

If you think you could use support managing

issues like these, then reach out to an MFLC

and get started. Military and family life

counselors can help you figure out what

kind of non-medical counseling will best

meet your needs, and they can accommo-

date individual, family or group sessions.

Depending on the concerns you have, you

may meet once with an MFLC or return for a

series of sessions. A typical non-medical

counseling session involves identifying feel-

ings or problems, talking about them and

seeking solutions.

If you're sold on reaching out to your near-

est MFLC, but you're concerned that doing

so will impact your career or your service

member's career, consider this: choosing to

seek non-medical counseling through the

MFLC program has no impact on a service

member's security clearance, and infor-

mation disclosed during a counseling ses-

sion with an MFLC is kept confidential. Ser-

vice members and family members can see

an MFLC without anyone in the command or

chain of command knowing about it.

Military and family life counselors do not

address abuse, suicidal thoughts or other

mental health issues that may require more

long-term attention. An MFLC can refer you

for medical counseling services in your com-

munity through a military treatment facility

or through TRICARE.

If you think MFLC non-medical counseling

services may be helpful in finding balance

in your emotional and mental health, con-

sider reaching out for that support. Contact

your installation military and family support

center or the Joint Family Support Assis-

tance Program in your state or territory. You

can find contact information for these pro-

grams through MilitaryINSTALLATIONS. You

can also learn about child and youth behav-

ioral MFLCs, who specifically work with chil-

dren, by contacting your child development

center, your installation school, or your mili-

tary youth summer camp. Your commander

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Military and Family Life Counselor Program (cont)

or unit training point of contact can also pro-

vide you with more information about

MFLCs and the services they provide.

For many people, taking the first step to-

wards health is the hardest step to take.

Whether you're lacing up your running shoes

for the first time in months or pursuing the

support you need for your mental or emo-

tional health, taking a step towards health

is always a step in the right direction!

Contact: 919-440-2858

Key Spouse Program

The Key Spouse Program promotes:

Increased awareness of base/

community resources

Identifying/resolving issues at the low-

est level

Enhanced up/down information flow

Links to leadership

Providing an informal sounding board

Improved Quality of Life

Enhanced unit cohesion

Enhanced individual & family resiliency

The Key Spouse Program is an official unit/

family program designed to enhance readi-

ness and establish a sense of Air Force com-

munity. It is a commander’s program that

promotes partnerships with unit leadership,

volunteer Key Spouses appointed by the

commander, families, the Airman & Family

Readiness Center and other community and

helping agencies. The program has been

standardized across the Air Force to address

the needs of all military families with spe-

cial emphasis on support to families across

the deployment cycle.

4TS Key Spouses:

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Childcare & Preschools Around Goldsboro

First Presbyterian Church A-Day-Away

1101 East Ash Street

(919) 735-3060

First Baptist Church

Child Development Center

125 South John Street

Goldsboro, NC 27530-4830

(919) 735-8464

Adamsville Baptist Church: Toddler Time:

Active Music Class for Toddlers

(starts in September)

1302 North Berkeley Blvd

Goldsboro, NC 27534

(919) 778-1213

www.adamsville.org

All Stars Preschool Academy at

Stoney Creek Church

752 Stoney Creek Church Road

Goldsboro, NC 27534

919-739-7222 (ask for Joy)

joy@stoneycreekchurch.net

www.stoneycreekchurch.net/#/all-stars

Mom's Morning Out (Karen Worrell)

United Methodist Church

200 E New Hope Rd

(919) 222-8553

Play Date (Hourly Drop-in)

2828 Cashwell Drive

(919) 429-4222

www.goplaydate.com

The Children's House Montessori

(Preschool and Kindergarten)

(919) 778-6831

www.childrenshouseinc.com

Protestant Preschool and Kindergarten

(919) 735-9056

www.geocities.com/protestantpreschool

Wayne Montessori School (Preschool – 5th

Grade)

130 New Hare Drive, Goldsboro

(919) 778-0022

www.wayne-montessori.org

Preschool Programs:

Off Base Hourly/Drop Off and Mom’s Day Away Programs

Church Based Programs:

Other:

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Education Resources

Public Schools:

Wayne County Public Schools: (919) 731-5900 www.waynecountyschools.org

Military Counselor (919) 738-0070

Wayne Preparatory Academy

(NC Charter School, currently K-4 but adding a grade every year)

1404 Patetown Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27530

info@wayneprepnc.org

http://www.wayneprepnc.org/

Wayne School of Engineering

School focused on science, tech, engineering & math

(part of Wayne County Public Schools and includes grades 6-12)

http://www.waynecountyschools.org/wse

Private Schools:

Arendell Parrott Academy, TK-12: www.parrottacademy.org.

Faith Christian Academy, PK-12: www.fcagoldsboro.com.

Saint Mary School, PK- 8: www.smsgoldsboro.org.

Wayne Christian School, Daycare-12: www.waynechristian.org.

Wayne Country Day School, K-12: www.waynecountryday.com

Wayne Montessori School, PK-5: www.wayne-motessori.org

Homeschooling:

North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education provides information on the requirements

to home school your child in the state of North Carolina: www.ncdnpe.org.

Higher Education:

Base Education Office: (919) 722-5800

Colleges/Universities with extension offices on base:

Embry-Riddle University: (919) 734-9211

Central Michigan University: (919) 735-8064

Fayetteville State University: 919) 583-8025

Mt Olive University: (919) 734-8585

Wayne Community College: (919) 735-5151 ext 721

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Commissary and Exchange Information

Base Exchange:

Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Telephone 919-735-9801

Location: 1350 Edwards Street

Link to the AAFES homepage: http://www.aafes.com/

Commissary:

Hours: Closed Monday; Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Telephone: 919-722-0319

Shoppette

Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Telephone: 919-734-7235

Dry Cleaner:

Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Telephone: 919-734-7436

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Installation General Information

Installation Overview:

Location.: Seymour Johnson AFB NC

Major Command: Air Combat Command

Population assigned/served:

Active Duty: 5,213

Family Members: 5,035

Retirees: 3,000 plus

Civilian Employees: 987

Reserve Component: 1,043

Installation Regulations:

Traffic: The speed limit on base is 30 mph

unless otherwise posted. Seat belts must

be worn while traveling in the front seat of

any passenger vehicle. Every driver who is

transporting a child less than 6 years of

age and weighing less than 41 lbs shall

place the child in a safety seat which

meets applicable federal standards. Motor-

cycle Safety Foundation course of instruc-

tion is a prerequisite to permanent registra-

tion. The course is not mandatory for those

with proof of already taking the Motorcycle

Safety Foundation Course. In addition, the

driver's license must be endorsed to indi-

cate motorcycle driving privileges. Cyclists

are required to wear an approved helmet

and eye protection. Note: When traveling

after dark, cyclists will need a source of

light on the bicycle. Cell Phone use is pro-

hibited while operating a vehicle, unless a

hands-free device is used.

Vehicle Checks: All vehicles entering or

leaving Seymour Johnson AFB are subject

to search.

Pet Quarantines: None. NOTE: When mov-

ing on base, according to SJAFBR 125-7,

you are required to register your animals

with the Veterinary Services Facility within

10 days of bringing the pet on base. Regis-

tration requires that a current copy of a ra-

bies vaccination be kept on file with the

vaccination be kept on file with the Veteri-

nary Services Facility located at Bldg.

#2509 on Jabara Avenue, 722-1465.

Pass and Registration/Visitor Center:

Location: Bldg 1700, On Wright Brothers

Ave. (On right hand side, just before enter-

ing the Main Gate).

Hours of Operation: Sunday

through Thursday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and

Friday through Saturday 7 a.m. to midnight

Telephone: 919-722-1345/1346 or DSN:

722-1345/1346

NC State Drivers License:

Location: 701 W. Grantham St.

Hours. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m.

Telephone.: 919-731-7963

NC Vehicle Registration:

Location: 511 North William St., Goldsboro

Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.t

to 5 p.m.

Telephone: 919-734-0881

Military members and their families may

operate vehicles in North Carolina using

their home state's drivers license and

plate, or they may obtain a North Carolina

driver's license and register their vehicles

in North Carolina.

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OPSEC & Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, and other social media

sites may seem like harmless social net-

working Web sites, but when used improp-

erly or carelessly, those sites can be opera-

tional security nightmares for the Air Force

and you.

Information posted on these sites can be

used against the person who posted the

information, against any person or organi-

zations mentioned, and against our nation

in general. These sites are easily accessi-

ble by anyone in the world, including your

friends and our enemies. Even if your post-

ings are only shared among specific

groups, a determined criminal or enemy

has the means to bypass most security set-

tings and features on social media sites.

Even if you share information with a limited

number of people, you have little to no con-

trol over whether those individuals then

share your information with others. Its al-

ways safe to assume the information you

post will be visible to everyone.

The goal of OPSEC is to prevent the inad-

vertent compromise of sensitive U.S. gov-

ernment activities, capabilities or inten-

tions through the enemy's gathering of un-

classified information.

You should be careful not to post any infor-

mation, photographs or videos that dis-

close protected military information or any

personal information which could be used

by criminals or terrorists.

Protected military information can include

deployment locations, return dates and

times, departure dates and times, unclassi-

fied videos and photos of sensitive military

equipment in a deployed or stateside envi-

ronment. Examples of personal information

can include names, personal photographs,

dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers

and social security numbers. Its also im-

portant to note that many smartphone

cameras inbed geolocation data with the

photos taken by the phone. So, when you

post photos, the time, date, and location of

those photos is often available to anyone

viewing them.

Identity thieves have been known to use

the real names and real photos of real peo-

ple to create a false identity for the pur-

pose of stealing money from unsuspecting

victims using these sites.

If you believe your information has been

stolen or used for the wrong reasons, you

should contact the base security forces of-

fice, as well as the Office of Special Investi-

gation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation

or you local police department.

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How to Make Your Social Media Profiles More Secure

FACEBOOK

In the top right corner, click the down arrow next to the lock icon and select settings.

Under security, click login notifications and select the best method for you to be noti-

fied when your account is accessed from a computer or mobile device that you haven’t

used before.

Under privacy, ensure your timeline is not linked to other search engines. Also, consid-

er not allowing anyone to send you friend requests. To do this, click the no one option

next to the friend request option.

Also, underneath the privacy tab, click timeline and tagging option. Select the option

to review posts that friends tag you in before they appear on your timeline.

Under your cover photo, click the about tab. Here is where most of your personal infor-

mation will be stored – email addresses, phone numbers, birthday, military affiliation,

etc. If you want to remove your military affiliation from your profile click edit in the top

right-hand corner. While you can individually customize who sees what category of in-

formation, consider selecting the only me option.

Go to the activity tab at the corner of your cover photo. Click it and select the search

icon on the left-hand side under the photos to see your search history. To delete it, se-

lect clear searches in the top right corner.

To control who sees your friends list, click on the friends tab on your profile page. Click

the pencil icon on the top right and hit edit privacy. To ensure no one sees your friends

list, select the only me option.

TWITTER

Log into your Twitter account and click the settings icon in the top right corner.

In the drop down menu, click settings.

Under the security and privacy tab, in the privacy section, select do not allow anyone to

tag me in photos to keep people from tagging you in images.

Uncheck the Tweet location option. By doing this, Twitter will not be able to add your

location to your tweets. If it was checked in the past, you can delete all location infor-

mation from past tweets by clicking the button located in that section.

LINKEDIN

Log into your LinkedIn account.

Click the profile tab to update your privacy settings and ensure your information is visi-

ble only to people of your choosing.Select who can see your connections. Set to only

you.

LinkedIn, by default, automatically retrieves information about the user on websites

with LinkedIn Plug-In integration. Prevent sharing your activities on third-party web-

sites by unchecking the box.

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Internet OPSEC Guidelines

In today's age of social media, Airmen have access

to many Internet-based capabilities which allow

them to easily and quickly share information with

people around the world. However, with these great

capabilities comes an even greater personal and

professional responsibility.

Whether on or off duty, Airmen must pay particular

attention to several areas when communicating via

the Internet.

1. Operations security and information security - Do

not post classified or sensitive information. If un-

sure, do not post the information until you speak

with a supervisor, the unit security or OPSEC man-

ager, or the public affairs office.

2. Seemingly innocent information, when combined,

may reveal valuable intelligence to our enemies. Do

not reveal information that could suggest troop

movements, system information, weapons infor-

mation, military organizations or other valuable in-

telligence to a potential adversary. Although some

information is not classified, sensitive information

may provide small pieces to a larger puzzle that

could be useful to our adversaries.

3. Do not post defamatory, libelous, vulgar, ob-

scene, abusive, profane, threatening, hateful, racial-

ly, ethnically, or otherwise offensive or illegal infor-

mation or material.

4. In addition to protecting information, do your part

to protect the Air Force network from malicious at-

tacks such as viruses, Trojan horse, worms and spy-

ware, which can significantly disrupt operations.

Beware of unfamiliar links, downloads, attach-

ments, "apps" or plugins which could contain mali-

cious code intended to jeopardize the security of the

computer. Additionally, do not permit anything to

run on your computer you did not install or you do

not understand.

5. Avoid posting photos of military personnel in so-

cial situations highlighting or promoting the use of

alcoholic beverages or other situations that may

bring discredit to the Air Force.

6. Airmen discussing issues related to their career

field or a personal experience is acceptable. Be

careful not to imply you have expertise in areas for

which you have no first-hand knowledge.

7. Do not post information that would infringe upon

the propriety, privacy or personal rights of others.

8. Avoid revealing too much personal information

about yourself in social spaces. Be aware of any

personal information you release, such as family

names, addresses, birthdates, travel plans, etc.

9. If posting something questionable or that may

reflect negatively on the Air Force, review relevant

guidance thoroughly. If still unsure, and the post is

about the Air Force, discuss the proposed post with

the local public affairs office. Ultimately, Airmen are

individually accountable for what they post.

10. Department of Defense computer systems are

provided only for authorized U.S. government use

and limited personal use. "Limited personal use"

must be of reasonable duration and frequency ap-

proved by supervisors and does not negatively af-

fect performance of official duties, overburden sys-

tems or reflect adversely on the Air Force. For a

complete description of "appropriate use," see Air

Force Instruction 33-129, Paragraph 2 - Use of Inter-

net Resources by Government Employees.

When posting information to the Web, especially

information concerning Air Force operations, pro-

grams or activities, every Airman is responsible for

his or her own conduct. Airmen are on duty 24

hours a day, 365 days a year and all their actions

are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Airmen, by the nature of the business, are always

"on the record" and must always represent the core

values of integrity first, service before self and excel-

lence in all they do.

For more information, call the 4th Fighter Wing In-

formation Protection chief, at 722-1471, or the 4th

FW Public Affairs office at 722-0027.

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Quick Reference Phone Numbers

4th Training Squadron: (919) 722-4300

333rd Fighter Squadron: (919) 722-0333

334th Fighter Squadron: (919) 722-3085

Commissary (919) 722-0319

Community Center: (919) 722-0334

Customer Service (CE): (919) 722-5126

Customer Service (MPF): (919) 722-4027

Customer Service (Supply): (919) 722-5225

Dental Clinic: (919) 722-1933

Dry Cleaners: (919) 734-7436

Education Office: (919) 722-5800

Eye Clinic: (919) 722-1869

Family Support: (919) 722-1123

Finance (Travel Pay): (919) 722-5373

Fire Department: (919) 722-4109

Flight Medicine: (919) 722-1580

Flower Shop: (919) 734-0424

Formal Training: (919) 722-4009

Gas Station: (919) 734-7235

Golf Course: (919) 72 2-0395

Gym: (919) 722-0409

Health and Wellness Center: (919) 722-0407

Housing: (919) 722-0364

Housing Maintenance: (919) 736-7021

ID Card Info: (919) 722-8702

Immunizations: (919) 722-1845

Legal: (919) 722-5322

Library: (919) 722-5826

Life Skills (Mental Health): (919) 722-1883

Optical Shop: (919) 736-1776

OSI: (919) 722-1218

Outbound Assignments: (919) 722-4205

Outdoor Rec: (919) 722-1104

Pediatrics: (919) 722-1833

Pharmacy: (919) 722-1814

Pharmacy (Satellite): (919) 722-0353

Physical Therapy: (919) 722-1846

Public Affairs: (919) 722-0027

Recycling: (919) 722-1469

Red Cross: (919) 722-1120

Security Police: (919) 722-1211

Self-Help Store: (919) 722-0304

Shopette: (919) 734-7235

Skeet Range: (919) 722-1349

Tax Center: (919) 722-0222

Teen Center: (919) 722-0334

Theater: (919) 722-0359

Thrift Shop: (919) 722-0606

TMO: (919) 722-4032

Tricare Appointments: 919-722-1988

Tricare Counselor: (919) 722-1951

Visitor Center: (919) 722-1343

Women's Clinic: (919) 722-0861

Youth Center: (919) 722-0502

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Helping Agency Matrix