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U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Clayton CupitThe USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE-1) waits for a cargo upload while docked Aug. 25, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station Wharf Alpha, S.C. The Lewis and Clark is areplenishment naval vessel. In 2012, USNS Lewis and Clark became one of 12 ships that comprise the United States Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Program. Prepositioningships provides quick and efficient movement of military equipment/supplies between operating areas without reliance on other nations' transportation networks. These ships assureU.S. regional combatant commanders they will have what they need to quickly respond in a crisis - anywhere, anytime. See more photos on Page 7.

By Senior Airman Hailey HauxSecretary of the Air Force Public Affairs CommandInformation

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Air ForceDeborah Lee James and Chief of Staff of the AirForce Gen. Mark A. Welsh III held a State of the AirForce address at the Pentagon, Aug. 24.The first topic of discussion was about Airman 1st

Class Spencer Stone's heroic actions aboard a train inFrance. James briefed that Stone's unit will be nominat-ing him for the Airman's Medal."American Airmen bind themselves to a set of core

values: integrity first, service before self and excel-lence in all we do," James said. "Airman Stone andhis friends personified 'service before self.' Theirfearlessness, courage, and selflessness inspire us all."In her opening statement, James pointed out the

many achievements the Air Force has made such as responding to an Ebola outbreak in WestAfrica, providing humanitarian relief in Nepal, maintaining ongoing commitments inAfghanistan and in the Pacific, and reassuring allies in Europe in the face of a resurgent Russia.James announced an upcoming training exercise that will involve an F-22 Raptor deploy-

ment to Europe. Welsh highlighted the advanced aircraft's capabilities saying that European

allies would like the Air Force to operate with them inmultiple types of scenarios."Being able to train side by side with them and do that

kind of training is really important to us," he said. "Thisis a natural evolution in bringing our best air-to-air capa-bility in to train with partners who have been long andtrusted ones."James also discussed the fight against the Islamic State

of Iraq and the Levant where the Air Force has executednearly 70 percent of the air strikes and flown more than48,000 sorties supporting operations in Iraq and Syria."We are now one year into Operation Inherent

Resolve," James said. "We've said from the start thiswould be a multi-year fight requiring political, economic,and military actions. We've made good progress with ourstrategy of deny, disrupt, and ultimately defeat. Thanks toairpower, we denied their advances and have completelydisrupted their tactics, techniques, and procedures."

The secretary went on to say the Air Force is still the greatest on the planet because of its Airmen."America expects an Air Force that can fly, fight and win against any adversary," James

said. "We must continue to give our nation the Air Force capability it needs today and well intothe future. This will only occur by properly investing in our Airmen and our capabilities."James and Welsh then answered a multitude of questions from media on a wide-range of topics.

AF Senior leaders give State of the Air Force address

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James provides an update with AirForce Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III on current Air Force operationsduring a press briefing in the Pentagon, Aug. 24, 2015.

U.S. Air Force photo / Scott M. Ash

U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. AJ HyattA Working Group discusses the values, benefits and challenges of a specifictopic during the Air Force Community Partnership Program Joint BaseCharleston Tabletop Exercise, August 26, 2015 at Trident Tech College inNorth Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the exercise was to leverage installa-tion and local community capabilities and resources to identify and developmutually beneficial partnerships to increase efficiency, retain or enhancequality and reduce operating and service costs or reduce risks.

Lt. Col. Ralph Taylor, 628th Mission Support Group deputy commander, and Col. Robert Lyman, JointBase Charleston commander (inset), begin the Air Force Community Partnership Program Joint BaseCharleston Tabletop Exercise, August 26, 2015 at Trident Tech College in North Charleston, S.C. The JBCharleston TTX was the culmination of several planning meetings where a core group of installationand community leaders shared information on existing partnerships, organizational needs and capabil-ities/resources and identified potential partnering opportunities to reduce operating and service costsor reduce risks, while retaining or enhancing quality. The exercise served as a forum for members ofthe installation and local communities to engage in focused discussions related to the concept of part-nering and clearly identify the next steps required to make the opportunities become reality.

AF Community Partnership Program JB Charleston Tabletop Exercise

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Navy and Air Force ranks, not as different you thinkBy Command Master Chief Joseph GardnerJoint Base Charleston Command Master Chief

Hello again. Let me begin by saying thank you to all the Joint BaseSailors, Airmen, Marines, Soldiers and Coast Guardsmen for what you doevery day. It isn't always easy to do our jobs but all ofyou handle it with grace. I have been at Joint Base Charleston for more than two

years and have had this conversation several times. Onceagain, I want to discuss Navy Rates/Ranks (Coast Guardis the same) versus Air Force Rate/Ranks. The compari-son is surprisingly simple. I believe what confuses a lot offolks is the Navy putting their ratings or jobs (Air ForceSpecialty Code) before their paygrades (i.e. RP1, IT2,YNC, CS3, SH2). To the Navy folks this is simple, indi-cating a Religious Personnelman, Information SystemsTechnician, Yeoman, Culinary Specialist and ShipsServiceman) just to name a few. The key to recognizing a Sailor's paygrade is to look at

the last character(s). From E-1 to E-3 the best way toaddress a sailor is seaman. It is much like airman. FromE-4 to E-6 it is petty officer, much like in the Air Force itis sergeant. In the Navy, whena Sailor makes chief (E-7), itis a big step for that servicemember. They change uni-forms and add a myriad ofextra responsibilities. A sec-ond part for those selected foradvancement to chief is thefrocking/advancement ceremo-ny which takes place onSeptember 16th across theNavy. The Air Force has mas-ter sergeant's at this level. Thenext step in the Navy is seniorchief(CS). This promotionmeans more responsibility andis comparable to an Air Forcesenior master sergeant. A big difference between the

Navy and the other services isthe Navy doesn't have an identi-fied first sergeant position. Inthe Navy, the chiefs and seniorchiefs perform some of theseduties with the command mas-ter chief doing the rest. The last Navy enlisted

advancement is to masterchief, the same as the AirForce has chief master ser-geants. Another somewhatconfusing position is the Navycommand master chief(CMDCM). Equivalent to thecommand chief master ser-geant, each Navy mission part-ner has one CDMCM.

For Navy chiefs (E-7) and above the best visual way to tell the differ-ence is the gold lettering on the working uniform. Chiefs will have anchorsas collar devices vice officer rank insignia. The difference between chief,senior chief and master chief are demonstrated by stars above the anchors.Senior chief will have one in the middle and master chief will have two on

the outer edge. When you hear the word "Chief" for theNavy there is an assumption that it includes all seniorenlisted folks.When I travel around JB Charleston, I call a lot of folks

sergeant. Similarly, if you use petty officer it will cover themajority of Sailors in the area. While the Air Force and Navyhave subtle differences we are all part of JB Charleston.

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Electrical outage scheduled for Air Force BaseThe 628th Civil Engineer Squadron has a proj-

ect underway that expands the Air Base's MainElectrical Substation. As the project nears com-pletion, a major Air Base outage is required toconnect the new electrical feeder into the substa-tion. The outage will impact the entire Air Basefrom about 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The primary datefor the outage is Sep. 7, 2015, Labor Day. Theholiday was selected to ensure minimum impactto mission facilities. In the event of inclementweather, the outage would then be moved to Oct12 15, Columbus Day.

Housing Residents:If anyone in your household has special needs

that requires electrical equipment, please notify

Forest City as soon as possible at 843-552-0600.Power outages are inconvenient, but with a lit-

tle planning and preparation, you'll be able tominimize the impacts to your family.

Here are a few helpful hints:• Minimize opening the refrigerator and freezer

doors. This will keep the cool air from escapingsooner. A full freezer will safely hold food for 48hours; a half- full freezer will safely hold food forup to 24 hours. • Keep refrigerators and freezers plugged in,

and one small light so you'll know when power isrestored. Turn off remaining electrical appliancesand light switches until power returns. • Do not use gas grills, gas ovens, or anything

that uses gas or propane indoors. These canrelease carbon monoxide gas and cause suffoca-tion. Never burn/cook anything without properventilation.• Generators should only be operated outdoors.

Never connect a generator directly to the homepower/fuse box. • Plan to have batteries available to operate

flashlights and radios if needed. The best advice is to plan activities outside the

home that day. This will preclude your dependen-cy on power and help pass the time period thatpower out. Should you have any questions and/or con-

cerns, please feel free to contact Civil Engineer'sCustomer Service at 843-963-2392.

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron received the GeneralThomas D. White Natural Resources Award for the largeinstallation category, Air Mobility Command.The award recognized the three-man team responsible for

Joint Base Charleston's excellent natural resource manage-ment program.The purpose of the General Thomas D. White award com-

petition is to promote excellence in every aspect of Air Forceenvironmental programs. The competition is designed to rec-ognize the efforts of installations and individuals for environ-mental quality, restoration, pollution prevention, recyclingand conversation of natural and cultural resources."We are in charge of conserving and protecting all of the

natural resources on base, as well as integrating that withcompletion of the mission," said Terrance Larimer, 628thCES natural resources manager. "Any project out here thatinvolves any land clearing impacts on natural resources. Wereview and minimize any resource impacts and make sure weare complying with all laws and regulations to facilitate get-ting the projects done."The award is given every other year encompassing a two

year time period.According to Larimer, his

favorite aspect of his job isbeing able to provide recre-ational opportunities to serv-ice members, their familiesand their friends."We provide many out-

door recreational activities,"said Larimer. "We have an

extensive hunting, fishing program and also one of the bestmountain biking trail system in the low country."More than 900 base hunting and fishing permits have been

issued and visitors are welcome to apply for a permit to enjoythe program too. Additionally, there are over 24 miles of trailsavailable to explore!The team also operates a wild land fire protection program.

According to Larimer, the team devotes significant time andresources conducting controlled burns to reduce the fuel loadsin the forest. Thus far, they have treated an astounding 1955acres of timberland, minimizing wildlife hazard.Aside from operating a fire protection program, the team

also manages the woodlands for multiple uses.Through timber management, 400 of 900 surveyed acres

have been thinned or enhanced and two large-scale timberharvests on 257 acres have been completed enhancing wildlifehabitat and accumulating revenue for the base.After the harvest, the team replanted longleaf seedlings

throughout 235 acres, restoring the native longleaf treeecosystem.Some programs require additional support. Thankfully,

there are volunteers who help keep the show running."We have a tremendous group of volunteers who support

both the hunting and fishing programs, as well as the trail pro-gram," said Larimer. "The programs couldn't function withoutthe assistance of the volunteers. There's a passionate group ofapproximately 35 Active-Duty, retired military and civilianvolunteers who help us accomplish the mission and this awardwould not be possible without their help."The Outdoor Adventure Center on the Naval Weapons

Station has trail guides and sells joint base and state huntingand fishing licenses. They are located next door to the uniformshop and across the street from The Dive. You may reach themat 843-794-2120.

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628th CES Natural ResourceOffice takes home AMC award

(left to right) Keith Thompson, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron con-servation program manager, Terrance Larimer, 628th CES naturalresources manager and Roger Sparwasser, 628th CES foresterpose for a group photo Aug. 24, 2015, at the natural resourcesoffice on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. These men are responsiblefor managing JB Charleston’s natural resources by conservingand protecting them. They recently won the General Thomas D.White Natural Resources Award for the large installation category,Air Mobility Command. The purpose of the General Thomas D.White award competition is to promote excellence in every aspectof Air Force environmental programs. The competition isdesigned to recognize the efforts of installations and individualsfor environmental quality, restoration, pollution prevention, recy-cling and conversation of natural and cultural resources.

The Patriot • August 28, 20154 JB CHS NEWS

From Joint Base CharlestonPublic Affairs

Selection for promotion to therank of staff sergeant was announcedby the Air Force Aug. 20, 2015 and181 Joint Base Charleston senior air-men made the list. In all, the Air Force selected

13,269 for promotion to staff ser-geant out of 39,260 considered dur-ing the 2015 E5 cycle, for a 33.8percent selection rate.This is the first staff sergeant

promotion cycle to incorporate theWeighted Airman PromotionSystem changes, such as minimumpromotion fitness examination andskills knowledge test scores, as wellas lower time-in-service and time-in-grade.Selectees will be promoted

according to their promotionsequence number. Sequence or linenumbers are updated on or aroundthe 15th of each month on the enlist-ed promotion line numbers page.For more information about Air

Force personnel programs, go to themyPers website. Individuals whodo not have a myPers account canrequest one by following theinstructions on the Air ForceRetirees Services website.The senior airmen selected for

promotion are:

1st Combat Camera SquadronGregory CernyJacob DayRion EhrmanValerie LloydJohn McRellBryan PooleChristopher Reel

14th Airlift SquadronCory BrashearCole LaneJames MossAaron SotoKody Young

15th Airlift SquadronEvan AustinKevin DominickKenneth GeierFoster HalcombTodd HanggeliBrandi LopezKatherine StantonGarrett Tollar

16th Airlift SquadronBrian LoomisRobert Verlie

437th Aerial Port SquadronJonathan ChamberlainMelvin HamiltonGarrett HamptonMelissa HowertonAndrew JonesJoshua OrphanRyan PenningtonTimothy Riddle

Koy SauerWilliam SchwarzWade StephensJonathan WaxChase WoodQuanecia Worthy

437th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronShon AchesonBrian AustermanZachary BohachRichard BouillonMichael BowkerJohn BurkeKyle BusbyDavid CarlsonThomas CarrieriSean ConlanJaren CornellOtto GarciaEric GauweilerRichard GoergeMatthew GrazianoWade GriffithEric HalchakTayler HatfieldLawrence HelmsNathaniel HermansonJustin HigginbothamBenjamin HoagBeau HowardZachary HughesJohn JenkinsJohnny JohnsonRobert KolencikCarol LaslowJoshua McDanielJared MorganHeath MoyesAustin OverbaughMyren RichardsonJustin RobinettAndrew SlavinChad StockJoshua WardChristopher WeikertErin WinklerCharles WinterWilliam YoungAbner Zeledon

437th Maintenance GroupTamir Brooks

437th Maintenance SquadronKristopher BursellCharles CannonPatrick DeGrangeJohn EllisorDiego GoncalvesSean QuaintanceJoe Raya Jr.Bennie RizzoThomas RogersAlex StollMichael SulimaJason WillerscheidtDanetta Woods

437th Operations GroupJesse GalganoAmos Hommel

437th Operation Support SquadronSalomon CaicedoNathan EarlMark HalterLance HayesMichael Jeffries

Hannah KinmanKathryn RaethelShelby RedmanBrian Spears628th Air Base WingLuther BernardDustin DavisGeorge GoslinLazaro LazabalJason TreffryJared TrimarchiZachary Woodard

628th Civil Engineer SquadronIan BaroneAndrew BradleyChristian BurtGerman CuberoTroy DebroskeSean DouglasMichael FordRyan GalbreithGerald JamisonJohn LeePaul ManningRyan MathesiusJeremy NeubauerJoseph SchmittChristopher ScottFeliks ShanginChristopher SpannThomas StanleyAndrew Szoke

Tyler WoodJoel Woodhall

628th Communications SquadronJustin AcordJasmine BriggsSteven KeddieIan RoseJennie ShortDustin WehrungJesalyn Willis

628th Contracting SquadronRandy BrittinghamAlex Cahail

628th Force Support SquadronMatthew LewisJose Valdez

628th Logistics Readiness SquadronKhayruddi BancroftJames BenvenutoPatvia BriceJoseph CampbellDylan ChurbyValentino CowardPatrick EsmeradoMichael JohnsonBenjamin KingstonRoberto Ladino RiosMatthew Trevino

628th Medical GroupSamantha BryceAmanda CartwrightEathain DuweKayla FergusonAmber SheperdBrittany Slonim

628th Security Forces SquadronJarred AlfordAlan BarkerDerek BartonMarrisa CobbLaprince ConyersJames CuocoAlexander ElderSameerah EppsDarrell HamptonJames HensleyJoshua HowardMartin JacksonDesmond JohnsonJesse NicodemusJustin OlsonEmily SimmonsJose SotoCheyannemarie ThomaRonald WcelaEric WeitzelJordan WilliamsonEthan Willson

181 senior airmen selected for promotion

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air BaseWing command chief (right), stand with Staff Sgt. selects from the 628th ABW Aug. 20, 2015, at the CharlestonClub on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the event was to highlight the achievement, acknowledgethe selectees and give them an opportunity to celebrate and socialize with other selectees, friends and family.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th AWcommand chief (right), stand with Staff Sgt. selects from the 437th AW Aug. 20, 2015, at the Charleston Club onJoint Base Charleston, S.C.

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By Maj. Erin Z. Dixon315th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate

Are you a reservist or guardmember who has an employerwho is upset with yourabsence due to military serv-ice? The Uniformed ServicesEmployment and Reemploy-ment Rights Act (USERRA)found at 10 U.S.C. § 4301-

4335 and 20 C.F.R. § 1002,protects people who are absentfrom their civilian jobs due tomilitary service.

Discrimination includesrefusing to hire a personbecause of military service,denying benefits because ofabsence due to military service,or terminating employmentbecause of military service.Although USERRA

applies to veterans and toactive duty members who leftcivilian jobs to serve onactive duty for four years,this article will focus on thelaw’s protections for reserveand guard service members.

USERRA protects reserveand guard members fromemployment discriminationand termination due to theirvoluntary or involuntary fed-

eral military service as longas they meet certain condi-tions of eligibility.

First, the civilian employ-ment can either be full-time,part-time, or contractual.Temporary or brief, non-recurring jobs are not pro-tected under USERRA.

Second, notice must begiven to the employer eitherorally or in writing beforeleaving to complete militaryservice. Although, theamount of notice is not spec-ified under the law, it is rec-ommended to provide ade-quate notice (when possible)so that your employer canprepare for your absence. Itis also recommended thatyou provide written notice sothat there is proof that youfollowed the rules.Third, unless an exception

applies, the military servicemust not exceed a total offive years for the entire dura-tion that you are employedby the same employer. Fourth, the service charac-

terization for your militaryservice must be under honor-able conditions.Finally, there must be a

timely return to your civilianjob after your service obliga-tion ends.The requirements for timely

reporting back to civilianemployment after completingmilitary service depend uponthe number of days served.

If the military service wasless than 30 days, you mustreturn to your civilian job thefirst full regularly scheduledwork period after the firstcalendar day of your returnhome and eight hours of rest.If your military service was

31-180 days, you must notifyyour employer of your appli-cation for reemploymentwithin 14 days after comple-tion of service. If your mili-tary service exceeds 180 days,you must apply for reemploy-ment no later than 90 daysafter completion of service. Although your employer

may not require you to providea copy of your orders prior toyour absence, your employermay request a copy of yourorders, the characterization ofyour service, and proof thatyour application for reemploy-ment was timely, if your mili-tary service was over 30 days.

Anyone meeting the qual-ifications of reemploymentunder USERRA is entitled toreceive prompt reinstate-ment, with any accrued sen-iority, status, rate of pay orpension vesting that wouldhave occurred had he/shenever left, and any trainingrequired to be able to per-form the job. Additionally, ifthe military service was 31 to180 days, the person cannotbe terminated except forcause for 180 days afterhis/her reemployment. If themilitary service was over oneyear, the person cannot beterminated except for causefor one year after his/herreemployment.

If you feel you have suf-fered a USERRA rights vio-lation, please make anappointment with the legaloffice to discuss your options

for filing a complaint with theU.S. Department of Labor. Legal Assistance appoint-

ments are available at the AirBase on Tuesdays from 12p.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdaysfrom 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Walk-in legal assistance is availableat the Weapons Station onMondays from 8 a.m. to 11a.m. (please arrive by 10:30).

Appointments are avail-able at the Weapons Station

on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11a.m. All appointments can bemade by calling 843-963-5502 or 843-794-7500.Reserve members can make

appointments to receive legalassistance from the 315 AirliftWing’s Judge Advocate officeon Saturday and Sunday after-noons during Unit TrainingAssembly weekends by call-ing 843-963-5564.


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Joint Base Charleston Airmen get involved in a team-building exercise during a Wingman Day resiliencybriefing Aug. 21, 2015, at the base theater on JBCharleston, S.C. JB Charleston held Wingman Day tohighlight the four pillars of wellness; which are physical,mental, social and spiritual fitness. The ComprehensiveAirman Fitness program was designed to help createadditional positive behaviors in the Air Force and helpAirmen, civilians and their family members become moreresilient through holistic health. Wingman days are apause in the day-to-day routine allowing Airmen toparticipate in the CAF program, strengthening unithealth. Also part of Wingman Day, is a program calledWingman University, which offered a variety of classes toAirmen including dealing with stress in the workplace ormanaging a healthy lifestyle.

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MiCare allows patients to:• Request your next appointment• Request medication renewals• Receive lab and test results• Communicate with your healthcare team about non-urgent issues• Request a copy of your immunization records• Access a large library of education and self-help materials

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http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/micare/. Or, enroll in person at the 628th Medical Group'sFamily Health Clinic check-in counter. Just show your military identification card and providesome basic information to get started. Whichever method chosen, patients will receive a RelayHealth email message to complete

registration. Keep in mind that a response to this email is a MUST to complete registration.This includes opening the email and agreeing to the terms of MiCare service. Once done,access is granted to all the benefits of MiCare! Finally, healthcare teams are dedicated to responding to patient messages in a timely man-

ner, usually within 24 hours (1 business day). Just remember, urgent messages should not becommunicated via secure messaging. For any questions or technical difficulties, the RelayHealth Customer Service telephone

number is 866-735-2963, Option #1. The MiCare point of contact at Joint Base Charleston isCapt. John C. Kramer, 628th Medical Group.


Airman 1st ClassThomas Charlton, a 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairsphotojournalist, gets to experience being on the other side of the camera with VicePresident Joe Bidenand his wife, Dr. JillBiden. The Biden’sdeparted Joint BaseCharleston Aug. 8, 2015after being in the areaon leisure.

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U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Thomas T. CharltonJoint Base Charleston Airmen march together for national Women’s Equality Day at JB Charleston, SC, Aug. 26, 2015.Women’s Equality Day began in 1972, where it was originally called Women’s Rights Day.

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Sailors, Marines and civilians withthe Navy Munitions Command UnitCharleston and Marine CorpsSystems Command upload cargoto the USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE-1) Aug. 25, 2015, at Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons StationWharf Alpha, S.C. The Lewis andClark is a replenishment naval ves-sel. In 2012, USNS Lewis and Clarkbecame one of 12 ships that com-prise the United States MarineCorps Maritime PrepositioningProgram. Prepositioning ships pro-vides quick and efficient movementof military equipment/suppliesbetween operating areas withoutreliance on other nations' trans-portation networks. These shipsassure U.S. regional combatantcommanders they will have whatthey need to quickly respond in acrisis - anywhere, anytime.U.S. Air Force photos /Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

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From Joint Base Charleston Legal Office

The below Airmen of Joint BaseCharleston were offered and accepted non-judicial punishment pursuant to Article 15 ofthe Uniform Code of Military Justice in themonth of July.Airmen offered NJP by their commander

may either accept the NJP, and be judged bytheir commander as to their guilt or innocenceas well as the appropriate punishment, ordecline the NJP and demand a trial by courtmartial. The punishments that can be imposedas a part of NJP depend on the rank of theaccused airman and the commander who willimpose punishment, but can be as much as areduction in rank to E1, 30 days correctional

custody, forfeiture of half of one month's payper month for two months, 60 days restric-tion, 45 days extra duties, and a reprimand.

473th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronAn airman received non-judicial punish-

ment for a violation of Article 134, drunk anddisorderly, Article 95, resisting apprehension,and Article 108, damage to military propertyover $500. Punishment consisted of reduc-tion to forfeiture of $867 pay per month fortwo months suspended under the conditionthat the member complete payment of $1,487to the Air Force by Jan. 15, 2016, 30 daysextra duty, and a reprimand.

15th Airlift SquadronAn airman first class received non-judicial

punishment for violation of Article 134,

underage drinking. Punishment consisted ofreduction to the rank of airman suspended,restriction to Joint Base Charleston for 30days (15 days suspended), and a reprimand.

628th Aerospace Medicine SquadronAn airman first class received non-judicial

punishment for violation of Article 92, negli-gent dereliction. Member failed to check theemergency equipment carts, as it was hisduty to do so. Punishment consisted ofreduction in rank to airman, forfeiture of$867 pay per month for two months suspend-ed, and a reprimand.

628th Medical Support SquadronAn airman received non-judicial punish-

ment for violation of Article 112a, wrongfuluse of amphetamine. Punishment consisted ofreduction in rank to airman basic, forfeitureof $750 pay, and a reprimand.

628th Logistics Readiness SquadronA senior airman received non-judicial pun-

ishment for violation of Article 92, failure togo. Punishment consisted of reduction toAirman First Class, forfeiture of $1,027.00pay suspended, 15 days extra duty, and a rep-rimand.An airman first class received non-judicial

punishment for violation of Article 112a,wrongful use of marijuana. Punishment con-sisted of reduction in rank to airman firstclass, with reduction to airman suspended,forfeiture of $867 pay suspended, 15 daysextra duty, and a reprimand.

628th Medical Operation SquadronA senior airman received non-judicial pun-

ishment for violation of Article 92, willfuldereliction, Article 134, violation of a federallaw. Member brought a person who wasordered not to re-enter Joint Base Charleston,S.C., and allowed him to reside with her.Punishment consisted of reduction to airmanfirst class suspended, and a reprimand.


1st Lt. Jessica Jenkins - 628th WSA, SARCCiv Shelia Bacon - 628th WSA, SAVASrA Janelle Allen - 628th ABWSSgt. Rachel Bublitz - 628th TSgt. Dana Alderete - 437 MXSSSgt. Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRSSrA Patvia Brice - 628th LRSTSgt. Tarha Burchell - 628th CONSTSgt. Shawna Drivers - 437 OSSTSgt. Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDSS

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Air Base Victim Advocates

CS2 Danyel Coleman - NAVCONBRIGCS1 Naomi Jackson - NAVCONBRIGLNC Andrea Navarro - NAVCONBRIGLS1 Mark Nash - NAVCONBRIGAO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIGRP1 Tina Clevenger - NSASH3 Ed Dingle - NSAMA1 Ethan Holland - NSAMA1 Jessica Thurber - NSAHM2 John Betts - NHCC HM3 Laquisha Byrd - NHCCHM2 Michelle Coltrane - NHCCHM2 Francis Edquid - NHCCHM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCCHN Melissa King - NHCC ET1 Brandon Allphin - NNPTCMMCS Brett Baldwin - NNPTCETC Tom Chase - NNPTCLTJG Maddie Clark - NNPTC

ET1 Clair Dopson - NNPTCMM1 Gary Dankovchik - NNPTCMMC Dave Giuliano - NNPTCETC Tom Marsland - NNPTCSTS2 Jonathan Martinez - NNPTCMC3 Jason Pastrick - NNPTCMMC Erika Dopson - NNPTCLTJG Brian West - NNPTCEM1 Perry Ball - NPTUMM1 Ashley Pruitt - NPTUMM2 Travis Ritter - NPTUET2 CJ Stangl - NPTUMNCS Brandi Jimenez - NMCETC Kyle Wright - NMCHM2 James Rivas - NOSC Charleston YN2 David Gates - SPAWARLT James Turnwall - The Citadel, NROTCRuby Godley - Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

NWS Charleston Victim Advocates

Air Base 24-Hour Response Hotline 843-963-SARC (7272)Air Base Civilian Victim Advocate 843-327-7369

Air Base SARC 843-817-8397

Weapons Station 24-hour Response Hotline 843-478-8615Weapons Station Civilian Victim Advocate 843-834-4527

Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855

DOD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247

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Male spousal participants are needed for this briefonline survey study, which will add to the scientificknowledge on combat Post Tramatic Stress (PTS)symptoms and secondary stress symptoms in

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Come join us a member of the United StatesSubmarine Veterans, Inc. Charleston Base. Past orpresent. We meet the second Thursday of eachmonth at The Fleet Reserve Home, 99 Wisteria Dr,Goose Creek, SC. Social Hour starts at 6pm, BaseMeeting 7pm. Ussvicb.Org Or Call 843-568-2148.

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SAPR Corner

To see the Airlift Dispatch online or download a PDF of the paper, please visit www.Airlift.scPlease thank our advertisers for their support of YOUR base paper!

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

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This is an excellent opportunity for retired officers or for an individual looking to make a difference in JROTC school funding while assisting

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Joint Base Charleston’s Airmen Against Drunk Driving offers free, confidential rides home.To volunteer, email [email protected]

The JB Charleston DUI Battle Plan:https://eim.amc.af.mil/org/628ABW/JBCharlestonDUIBattlePlan/default.aspx

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Chaplain’s Corner

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

By Chaplain Lt. Daniel Ashland, U.S. NavyJoint Base Charleston chaplain

It is hurricane season in Charleston andthere is a plan in place to respond to a storm. When you think about it, there are really

many crisis and disaster response plans youare made aware of for all types of things thatmight happen. These plans detail all the stepsand actions to take if implemented. But what about a personal response plan for

when we have some challenging circum-stances or some type of crisis? Do we have aplanned response for when our lives suddenly

become more difficult? Perhaps our plan should include some sig-

nificant passage from a book or some scripturethat encourages, renews our hope, or refocus-es our perspective. Also know who we aregoing to contact, so that we can immediatelyreach out to someone when facing a personalcrisis. Maybe it is a friend, a family memberor, perhaps, a Chaplain. Knowing the first few steps we are going to

take when suddenly finding ourselves in somedifficult or unforeseen circumstance can helpus to become better prepared for and respondto the crises of life.

Preparing for the Storm

Justice Files: Article 15's (July 2015) at JB Charleston

Defense Business Boardmember visits JB Charleston

(Middle) Kevin Walker, Defense Business Board member, receives a brief from Joint BaseCharleston leadership, August 20, 2015 at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The DefenseBusiness Board provides the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense, as well as other sen-ior leaders, trusted independent and objective advice reflecting a private sector perspective onproven and effective best business practices for potential application to the Department.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt


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Whitney Griffin, a Navyfamily member, tookfirst place at the base-level AMC Icon competi-tion. Eight Joint BaseCharleston memberscompeted in signingcompetition held at theCharleston Club, Aug.20. AMC Icon is looselybased on American Idolwhere service members,Department of Defensecivilians and familymembers ages 18 andolder compete for cashprizes. Griffin performed"Young and Beautiful"by Lana del Rey.

Courtesy photo / Maj. Julie Johnson, 628 Medical Group

2015 AMC Icon winners at JB Charleston

Toby Housey, a member of the628th Air Base Wing Equal

Opportunity Office took secondplace at the base-level AMC Iconcompetition. Housey performed

"Thinking Outloud" by Ed Sheeran.

Courtesy photo / Jessica Donnelly, 628th Force Support Squadron

Senior Airman Calvin Johnson,628th Security Force Squadron willmove onto the AMC-level competi-tion of AMC Icon after placing as thehighest scored active duty Air Forceparticipant. Johnson performed"Unbreakable" by Alicia Keys.

Courtesy photo / Maj. Julie Johnson, 628 Medical Group

Technical Sgt. Andrew Silvis,920th Maintenance Squadron

took third place at the base-levelAMC Icon competition.

Silvis performed "OrdinaryPeople" by John Legend.

Courtesy photo / Jessica Donnelly, 628th Force Support Squadron

Hospitalman Dalton Terrell, pharmacy technician, NavalHealth Clinic Charleston, describes the daily operationsof and services provided at NHCC's pharmacy, for RearAdm. Raquel Bono, chief, Navy Medical Corps anddirector, National Capital Region Medical Directorate,Aug. 21, 2015 during Bono's visit to NHCC. Bono alsomet with NHCC command leadership, visited variousdepartments throughout the clinic, and spoke with staffmembers about the future of Navy medicine and what'son the horizon for military health care through thecollaboration of joint service operations.

Navy photo / Hospitalman Mark Simon

Rear Adm. Bono visitsNHCC at JB Charleston


Notices/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is

in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assemblingworkshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loan lockercheck-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, net-work, and gain experience to add to your resume! Additionally, volun-teer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help others and arewilling to donate just a few hours a month - we work around your sched-ule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteer opportunity for you. We are inneed of volunteer drivers to pick up donations! If interested, please callthe Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR).

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist allService members, Veterans, and family members who may have ques-tions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.

Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedulean appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the WeaponsStation (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the ABoffice in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

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

Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. Formore information, call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register athttps://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

September 1/ My New Space: This mandatory workshop from 9 to 10:30

a.m., is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm thataddresses tips for financial success.

September 2/ Unleash The Power Of A Spending Plan: A budget can set you on

the course to financial independence. Walk away with a personalizedspending plan/budget of your own. This will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

/ Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings: From 12:30 to 4:30p.m., retiring service members can receive pre-separation counselingup to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating service member canreceive 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 Transition GPS Workshop.

September 8/ Entrepreneur Training Track: From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., learn to

identify a business opportunity, draft a plan, launch their enterprise,and an eight week on-line course providing instruction and coverageof the principles of accounting, finance, market analysis, planning,

business operations, sales, and more. This class is held Sept. 8-9. / Troops to Teachers: Receive counseling and assistance to help

eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a new teachingcareer. NOTE: This class will be held at the Education Center, Bldg.221, Rm.138 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

September 9 / Ready, set, parent: This course provides useful tips for expec-

tant parents, while helping them to understand the importance ofbudgeting for their new addition. Additionally, parents receive aFREE bundle for each expected baby! This class will be held from5:30 to 8 p.m.

September 11/ VA Disability Claims Workshop: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., a VA

representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members(who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign anauthorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’sMedical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT theMonday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

September 14/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: This man-

dated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition tocivilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a spaceavailable basis. This class will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

September 15/ Appreciation Dinner For Spouses Of Deployed Members: Join

us from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for good food, fellowship, and fun – all onus! This dinner will be held at the Chapel Annex and is for familymembers of deployed team Charleston.

September 16/ Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston: Join us from 9:30 to

11:30 a.m., for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston formilitary spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect, learn about base resources, and learn whereto shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!

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

Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, WeaponsStation, unless otherwise specified. For more information, callFFSC at 794-7480 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

August 28 / Joint Base 101 Class: 28 Aug, 1000-1100, JB CHS-AB, Bldg.

16000, 1st Floor, 628 ABW Conference Room. This class is offered toeveryone who works at Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS), including all628 ABW personnel and all Joint Base Mission Partner personnel (everycommand/agency at JB CHS). It is an introduction to Joint Basing, what

it is, why it happened, what it means, how we operate, what is our guid-ance, what are our successes and how to survive and thrive in a jointbase environment. It also includes general information on the manyimportant missions at JB CHS and what's planned for the future. Pleasecontact 628 ABW/OB, S. Dorothy at 963-2624 or [email protected] if you would like to attend and for a head count. You can alsoregister at https://booknow. appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0.

August 31/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: This man-

dated 5-day workshop held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., prepares servicemembers for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome toattend all sessions on a space available basis.

September 3/VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down

into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative willprovide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members arewelcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant totheir current situation.

September 8/ Your New Wheels: From 3 to 4:30 p.m., learn how to determine

what you can afford, plan for the various expenditures of a car, andlearn to get the best deal on the purchase.

September 10/ Slay The Debt Dragon (Webinar): Tired of being in debt?

Explore debt’s history, what undermines our need to stay out of debt,and how to stay out of debt! This class will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

September 14/Home Buying: From 2:30 to 4 p.m., learn the process of buying

property.

September 16/ Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA): In Depth: Do you

have a right to invoke your RIGHTS under SCRA? Once you knowyour rights, do you know what topics your rights cover? Come toclass to get all your questions answered to get started with enforcingyour rights. This class will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.

/ Five Love Languages: What makes you feel loved? Peopleexpress love for one another in various ways. It is essential for cou-ples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so theycan improve their relationship. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., come anddiscover your love language.

September 17/ Smooth Move: Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts

on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not needorders to attend. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

/ 4 Lenses: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants will learn aboutcertain qualities of each personality type, including values, personalstrengths, needs, and approaches in problem solving. Applicationsof these principles will improve the ability to effectively lead andinteract with others.

/VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken downinto two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative willprovide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members arewelcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant totheir current situation.

September 18/ Good Credit – I Want That: Whether trying to build, fix, or

maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. Thisclass will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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