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Sailors assignedto SurgicalCompany B, 4th MedicalBattalion, treat a simulatedpatient during a five-day medical fieldexercise May 13, 2016 at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.The exercisetested the capabilities ofSurgicalCompany B’sforward resusci-tative surgicalsystem, orFRSS, which is a rapidlymobile traumasurgical teamdesigned to be in close proximity tocombat units on the battlefield.See more photos atwww.charleston.af.mil

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Story and photo at Staff Sgt. Jared TrimarchiJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

More than 100 Sailors assigned to Surgical Company B,4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, MarineForces Reserve, participated in a five-day medical field exer-cise which ended May 15, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The exercise tested the capabilities of Surgical Company

B's forward resuscitative surgical system, or FRSS, which isa rapidly mobile trauma surgical team designed to be inclose proximity to combat units on the battlefield."When we deploy we encounter a fast pace environment,

treating Marines who have injuries ranging from gunshotwounds to IED blasts," said HM1 Argenis Mendoza,Surgical Company B surgical technician. "This exercise isdesigned to test and enhance the capabilities of our medicalcorpsman who don't do this type of work on a daily basis."According to Mendoza, in the battlefield, Marines who

are injured are transported via helicopter to a FRSS to

reduce the amount of time needed for treatment whichincreases the likelihood of survival for the patient."I work in a hospital in my civilian job as a business man-

ager and when I put on this uniform my mission changescompletely," Mendoza said. "It's a humbling experience tobe part of a surgical team working in a combat environmentto save lives."Sailors began the exercise by assembling an emergency

room, a surgical room and a recovery room in three sepa-rate tents."In a real world situation we are required to set up all of

our equipment to be ready to treat patients within an hour,"said Chief Petty Officer Rafael Corrada, assigned toSurgical Company B. Surgical Company B is made up of four battalions who

are separated geographically from Miami to Washington,D.C. The company is home to medical doctors, hospitalcorpsman and a group of Marines, who are in charge ofsecurity, communications and transportation.

This is the first time the company has completed theexercise at Joint Base Charleston."Since the (Medical Logistics Platoon, Detachment 3)

provides us with our medical equipment, which is expen-sive, and is located in Charleston, the decision was made tofly the units here," said Chief Petty Officer Billini Benoit,Surgical Company B corpsman.According to Benoit, a cost analysis is currently being

done to determine if bringing the Sailors closer to the nec-essary medical equipment has proven to be cheaper.The unit performed an initial exercise earlier in the year

and is preparing for a final evaluation which puts the unit inready status for deployment."It's gratifying to see how smoothly the company is per-

forming," Corrada said. "I'm amazed everyone came togeth-er after only working together once before. Medical profes-sionals rely on teamwork to be effective and I'm impressedto see how cohesive the unit is even though we are separat-ed geographically."

Sailors perfect battlefield surgical capabilities

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, middle, standswith Joint Base Charleston exceptional performers May 6, 2016,at JB Charleston, S.C. James had the opportunity to listen toeach of their stories and accomplishments as well as answerany questions they had for her.

SecAF recognizes outstanding JBCharleston teammates

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Clayton Cupit

Story and photo by Airman Megan MunozJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

More than 200 Soldiers from Fort Stewart, Ga. cameto the Joint Base Charleston Federal Law EnforcementTraining Center for a three day Sealift EmergencyDeployment Readiness Exercise, May 9, 2016.During the exercise, Soldiers convoyed more than

100 Humvees, trailers, bulldozers and other vehiclesfrom Fort Stewart to the FLETC to load them onto aship."The purpose of the exercise was to ensure Soldiers

could load and unload equipment in a timely manner ifthey needed to deploy quickly," said Army Capt. JuniasJackson, a 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigadelogistics officer.According to Army 1st Lt. Matthew Jozwak, a 3rd

Inf. Sust. Bde. assistant distribution chief, the exercisetested not only the equipment, but the Soldiers."As a Solider you're always on alert," said Jozwak.

"We have to be ready at all times. You never knowwhen or where you could be going, or how the best

way to get there is. Depending on where you're goingthe quickest way could be by sea or by air. We need tobe prepared for everything."According to Jozwak, many of the Soldiers involved

had never done an exercise like this. "It's a good experience," said Specialist Alex

Gibson, a 226th Composite Supply Company mechan-ic. "The exercise is teaching us be ready to deploy andbe able to operate under stressful conditions. We haveto make sure everything gets on the ship safely, ifsomething gets damaged it's a huge loss."Despite this being the first time doing a SEDRE, the

Soldiers successfully transported all of the vehicles toand from Fort Stewart in three days."This was our first time doing a SEDRE and I was

impressed by how smooth everything went," saidJozwak. "All the different units and branches were ableto come together as a team to make the exercise a suc-cess. They really did a great job with the layout of thevehicles. The layout would have required little time tounload if we had really deployed and needed to go rightinto the mission."

Soldiers complete historic sealift exercise

Soldiers from Fort Stewart, Ga. secure a Humvee to the M/V Cape Decision shipduring a Sealift Emergency Deployment Exercise at the Joint Base CharlestonFederal Law Enforcement Training Center, May 10, 2016. For many Soldiers, thiswas the first time participating in a SEDRE.

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The grass is green where we water itBy Tech Sgt. David Hardy Airman Leadership School

"Man, I can't wait to get outta here. It's gonnabe nice to get away from all this nonsense. Iwish my boss was like..." How many times dowe say or think something along these lines? It'seasy for us to have a "grass is greener on theother side" approach to life. Escape seems easybecause it requires no effort. However, we even-tually find ourselves engaged in the viciouscycle of repeating those same thoughts. Thereality is, the grass is greener where we water it.When we fall into the trap of believing things

are better "over there," we become victims ofdefeatism. We simply hope things will get betterinstead of taking the bull by the horns and mak-ing them better. Chief Master Sgt. Mark A.Bronson, 628th Air Base Wing command chief,recently told an Airman Leadership Schoolclass, "It isn't enough to hope; hope is not a strat-egy." Simple yet wise and profound words.To extend the metaphor, if we stand in our

yard where weeds have taken over, look at ourneighbor's lush green lawn and think to our-selves, "If I had just bought that house, I would

have that lawn," we have defeated ourselves. Wehaven't taken into account the dedication ourneighbor has poured into his lawn - the endlesshours of seeding, weeding and watering. Weassume the lawn we admire is simply a matter ofchance. In reality, much hard work and manysacrifices produced the end result.Chief Bronson asked the students, "How do

you set yourselves apart from your peers in yourjob?" He went there! His thoughts were on thetrajectory of empowering the Airmen to takematters into their own hands - to write their ownsuccess story. Instead of simply sitting aroundhoping things will one day be better, we mustask ourselves what we are going to do now toensure our careers are successful. Before any-thing is done, before anything can be accom-plished, an attitude shift may be in order.Before something exists, the thought of it

exists. The Wright brothers did not wake up onecool North Carolina morning, head to theirgarage, start tinkering with spare parts and thenstep back and proclaim, "Look, an airplane!"Orville and Wilbur started with an idea just likemany other brilliant people who have excellentideas every day. What set the Wright's apart was

the motivation and the mindset to be successful.They refused to sit back and wait for someoneelse to do the improbable.A positive attitude and resilience must exist

for any idea to become reality. Picture thenaysayers. The brothers were surely ridiculedleading up to their first attempt at flight and afterit failed, the sentiment of doubt increased.However, the Wright brothers pressed on. Thesecond failure was met with more jeering but theWright's continued with more determination.When the third attempt succeeded and the broth-ers repeated their success over 700 times, all ofthe critics were silenced. The "improbable"eventually turned into the greatest Air Force onthe planet.Their perception and success were determined

by their attitude. Reality grounded them a coupletimes but they refused to accept failure. What dowe want to achieve in our lives? Are we going totake our careers into our own hands or just hopesuccess falls out of the sky into our laps? TheUnited States is the greatest country in the historyof humanity; how will we represent it? Successfulpeople take matters into their own hands, so grabthe hose and start watering your grass!

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Holding the rope - be the teammate who doesBy Master Sgt. Scott Wean, USMCNaval Consolidated Brig, Charleston

Years ago, I heard a quote that has stayed with me throughout my career. Ican't remember the author's name but I'm sure his words have been in numer-ous inspirational speeches. The piece is titled, "Hold the Rope.""Hold the rope. On every team no matter what sport, game, occupation or

gathering there is that one person. This person is not distracted by outsideinterference and always focuses on their task. When times are tough, he istougher. It doesn't matter to him who you are, what you are or where you are,he is there. Look around and find that one person who, if you were hanging offa cliff by a rope, would always be there for you. Holding the rope and neverletting go. That's the teammate you want."As service members, we often overlook this one person to focus on the one

percent who will always find a way to ruin a weekend by violating the UCMJ.

What if we in the military spent more time encouraging the rope holders? Dowe even recognize these individuals in our units? Could that be our problem?General Krulak once said, "People of integrity are sound, reliable and con-

sistent whether they are at work or on leave, in the field or in town, in front ofothers or by themselves." This is another way to describe the rope holders ofour commands.At the end of the day, when all has gone quiet, I challenge everyone to look

into the mirror. Look deep into the eyes of the person in front of you and eval-uate that person. Ask yourself, did I do all I could do today? Did I live the lifeI am supposed to lead? Did I push, did I hit, did I run, did I think, did I work,did I care ... did I hold the rope?If the answer is no, then get back at it. There may be someone depending

on you! Go become the person your family, unit, community and countryneeds you to be.

Let’s focus on ‘people first, mission always’By Senior Master Sgt. Claus Peris660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – If you've beenaround long enough, you've heard the phrase "mission first,people always."Today's Airmen are busy. Whether its high ops tempo, con-

stant deployments, or low manning, our Airmen are beingasked to do more and more every day. Nothing is more impor-tant than accomplishing the mission - except for taking careof the people you supervise.For me, the phrase should read, "People first, mission

always." Unfortunately, over the years I've seen supervisorsat every level becoming more and more disconnected with our Airmen. It'stime for us to reengage, reconnect and interact with our people.Supervisory actions speak volumes. How you interact, communicate, and

recognize your people sets the foundation of your relationships. Do you rec-ognize the Airmen's accomplishments with an e-mail or do you leave yourdesk, seek them out, look them in the eye, shake their hands and thank themin front of their peers? Face-to-face interaction takes more time, but createsbetter relationships.As supervisors, we need to train our Airmen to become independent

thinkers. Instead of a culture of conformity that older leaders struggle to main-tain, why not foster a climate that allows its members to use their experienceand knowledge to make decisions at appropriate levels? Who knows betterhow to improve a product or process, the technician with boots on the groundor the supervisor that never leaves his desk?Good ideas have no rank; the newest Airman may have the solution to your

problems. It could also lead to mistakes, but allow your people to fail from timeto time. Good Airmen make mistakes, great supervisors see them through the

process of learning and growth that comes from making mistakes.As I have moved up in the ranks, I realize the single biggest

impact I can make to the mission and my unit is to take care ofmy Airmen. This does not mean doing the job for them, but giv-ing them what they need to get the job done. You don't have to betheir best friend, turn a blind eye to un-professionalism or hookup your Airmen at the expense of the mission.It means providing the guidance, resources and, many times,

the top cover to allow them to succeed. It means mentoring folkswhen they make mistakes, rewarding them when they excel, cel-ebrating accomplishments in public and addressing improve-ments in private. It means treating people with respect and digni-ty while keeping the bar high and supporting your Airmen as they

accomplish something they never thought was within their reach. It means, inthe end, to ensure your Airmen are better when they leave the unit than whenthey came in. If you are able to deliberately develop your Airmen this way, themission will be accomplished.Leading the Airmen of today can be one of the most challenging yet reward-

ing tasks. Today's Airmen are noticeably different than the Airmen whostepped off the bus with me at Lackland 22 years ago.Today's Airmen are skilled multi-taskers, agile decision makers and social

networkers, eagerly cooperative and extremely flexible to change. They arehungry to learn and apply their knowledge and want nothing more than to bea part of something bigger than themselves. As present day leaders, we musttake every measure to ensure we develop their full potential.Mission sets vary across a wide array of career fields, but the mission is and

always will be there. The hard part is ensuring that our Airmen stick aroundand go the distance. Let's refocus on our supervisory relationships with ourAirmen, get involved, mentor and groom future leaders. "People first, missionalways" should be the new charge.

Senior Master Sgt. Claus Peris660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

AMC commander releases Rapid Global Mobility VisionBy Senior Master Sgt. April LapetodaHeadquarters Air Mobility Command Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – In order toestablish a common understanding of mobility'sdirection to 2035, the Air Mobility Command com-mander recently released his Rapid GlobalMobility Vision."This vision is essential to Mobility Airmen as it

is the framework and foundation guiding us intothe future," said Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, AMCcommander. "It builds on our past achievementsand describes our initiatives to address the chal-lenges of a dynamic operational and austere fiscalenvironment."The Vision focuses on the command's 20-year

strategic vectors, which are aligned under the AirForce Strategic Vectors and U.S. TransportationCommand's priorities, in order to ensure unity andpurpose. These vectors are:• Execute and Sustain Rapid Global Mobility• Enhance Mobility Partnerships• Prepare the Mobility Forces for Tomorrow• Develop and Care for Airmen and Their

Families"RGM's future is one of opportunity and prom-

ise," said Everhart. "The uncertainty of the futureenvironment, coupled with constrained resources,demands that we take actions now to ensure enter-prise-wide success in the future." The document discusses AMC's dual role in pro-

viding global power projection and enabling vigi-lance for the nation."To accomplish this, as the lead command for air

mobility, AMC is charged with managing and coor-dinating all Mobility Air Force operations facilitat-ing air mobility force interoperability," said thecommander.AMC's responsibilities as the lead command

include providing mobility doctrine, organization,standardization, leadership development, modern-ization, planning and programming, and logisticsstandards. These responsibilities all span the mis-sions of airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacua-tion, and air mobility support.The document provides a brief overview of our

present-day status."Today, air mobility forces execute the air

mobility mission around the globe, enabling opera-tional agility and flexibility to the warfighter, thediplomat, and our nation's partners," said Everhart."Our forces are in action supporting and enabling

joint and coalition forces engaged in combat oper-ations across the globe."The RGM Vision then dives in deeper as the

commander describes the future environment andstrategic vectors of the future."As an integral part of the United States Air

Force and joint force family of systems, the futureair mobility fleet must be prepared to operate in thefull spectrum of operating environments, includingaustere and improvised airfields, while contendingwith global access constraints," said the general.The document details how the strategic vectors

of the future are designed to help AMC focus ontheir direct investments, institutional changes,and employment concepts throughout the 20-yearplanning."Maintaining Airmen, aircraft, and support struc-

ture readiness is the foundation of mission accom-plishment," said Everhart, when discussing the vec-tor Execute and Sustain Rapid Global Mobility."Nowhere is this more critical than in our no-failmissions of support to the nuclear mission throughthe employment of air refueling tankers and our mis-sion of safe, responsive presidential airlift."The general went into further detail for each of

the other vectors before closing."Our charge is to provide 'Unrivaled Global

Reach for America...ALWAYS!' and we do this bypreserving the legacy of those before us as well asdeveloping and delivering the next generation ofRGM," said Everhart. "Success in the futurerequires bold leadership today. Our nation needs itand our Airmen demand it; neither will be contentwith the status quo."

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By Jacqueline Ford628th Force Support Squadron

Joint Base Charleston held its semi-annual CommunityCollege of the Air Force (CCAF) graduation ceremony May6, 2016 at 1430 at the Air Base Theater with 111 graduatesreceiving their diplomas."It amazes me every day to see how these young Airmen

are able to balance mission, family, professional and personaldevelopment," according to Mr. Darrell Nesbitt, Chief,Education and Training. "You have to be a master of timemanagement to do that.""Educating our Airmen ensures we remain the greatest Air

Force and, collaterally, ensures a bright future for our country asAirmen transition into the general public becoming leaders in thecivilian population. The CCAF degree is just a stepping stone forsome who plan to pursue more advanced degrees," Nesbitt said.

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Forty Airmen pose for a group photo during a Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony May 6, 2016, at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. CCAF was established April 1, 1972 and provides enlisted Airmen a regionally accredited degree through the AirUniversity by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Jared Trimarchi

April 2016 CCAF Graduates:

14th Airlift SquadronSenior Airman Mark Darnell - Aviation OperationsSenior Airman Vincenzo Denisi - Aviation OperationsTech. Sgt. Casey Dover - Aviation OperationsStaff Sgt. Henry Eissler - Aviation Maintenance Technology and AviationOperationsTech. Sgt. Milton Knight - Aviation Operations and Criminal JusticeTech. Sgt. Thomas Litteer - Aircraft Armament Systems TechnologyStaff Sgt. James Moss - Aviation OperationsSenior Airman Christopher Pherson - Aviation Operations

15th Airlift SquadronTech. Sgt. David Horne - Aviation ManagementTech. Sgt. Christine Springer - Aviation ManagementTech. Sgt. Wesley Taylor - Aviation Operations

16th Airlift SquadronStaff Sgt. Jonathan Akers - Aviation OperationsStaff Sgt. Justin Bell - Aviation OperationsMaster Sgt. Jason Brown - Aviation ManagementStaff Sgt. Jacob Carey - Aviation OperationsSenior Airman Andrea Jansen - Aviation OperationsStaff Sgt. Tony Johnson - Aviation OperationsMaster Sgt. Justin Mulder - Aviation Operations

373rd Training SquadronTech. Sgt. Jared Hess - Instructor of Technology and Military ScienceStaff Sgt. Jarrad Stephens - Aviation Maintenance Technology

437th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Jacob Baker - Avionic Systems TechnologyStaff Sgt. Shayne Brisbin - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyAirman 1st Class Nicole Cassidy - Avionic Systems TechnologyStaff Sgt. Joe Chamberlain - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyTech. Sgt. Andrew Gravett - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyStaff Sgt. Bradley Hedgcorth - Avionic Systems TechnologySenior Airman Nathan Hooven - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyMaster Sgt. Brian Leclaire - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyStaff Sgt. Berry Lynch - Avionic Systems TechnologyTech. Sgt. Rashaad Murphy - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyStaff Sgt. Jennifer Smith - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyStaff Sgt. Matthew Soch - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyStaff Sgt. Jeffrey Sollinger - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyTech. Sgt. Thomas Westra - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyTech. Sgt. Christopher Williams - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyStaff Sgt. Marcus Williams - Aviation Maintenance Technology

437th Aerial Port SquadronStaff Sgt. Ryne Delauter - TransportationTech. Sgt. Jennet Dzemyan - TransportationStaff Sgt. Trisha Garrison - TransportationSenior Airman Andrew Jones - TransportationStaff Sgt. Theophilus Okrah - TransportationSenior Airman Joshua Orphan - TransportationStaff Sgt. Stephen Russ - TransportationStaff Sgt. Samantha Varden - Transportation

437th Maintenance GroupTech. Sgt. Michael Exley - Aviation Maintenance Technology

437th Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Taylor Bauer - Electronic Systems TechnologyTech. Sgt. Nick Grgurich - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyTech. Sgt. James Hurst - Aircraft Structural Maintenance TechnologyStaff Sgt. Logan Leonard - Avionic Systems TechnologySenior Airman Christian Moskowitz - Aviation Maintenance TechnologyTech. Sgt. Benjamin Nielsen - Aviation Maintenance Technology

437th Operations GroupStaff Sgt. Garrett Caskey - Electronic Systems Technology

437th Operations Support SquadronSenior Airman Manuel Joseph - Aircrew Safety Systems Technology

628th Air Base WingStaff Sgt. Janelle Allen - Information Management

628th Civil Engineering SquadronStaff Sgt. Juan Ayon Loza - Mechanical and Electrical TechnologySenior Airman Corey Barrett - Fire ScienceStaff Sgt. Justin Bellamy - Fire ScienceStaff Sgt. Matthew Calloway - Fire ScienceSenior Airman Eduardo Cervantes Gonzalez - Construction TechnologySenior Airman Wendle Deramus - Fire ScienceStaff Sgt. Lyle Flagg - Explosive Ordnance DisposalStaff Sgt. Michael Ford - Fire ScienceMaster Sgt. Kurt Gartung - Mechanical and Electrical TechnologyStaff Sgt. Ryan Jamieson - Mechanical and Electrical TechnologySenior Airman Michael Schaffer - Explosive Ordnance DisposalStaff Sgt. Joseph Schmitt - Construction TechnologySenior Airman Andrew Spratt - Fire ScienceSenior Airman Bryan Thacker - Fire ScienceStaff Sgt. Christopher Whidden - Mechanical and Electrical TechnologyTech. Sgt. Melynda Winter - Entomology

628th Contracting SquadronTech. Sgt. David Tuscany - Contracts Management

628th Communications SquadronStaff Sgt. Kaneisha Lipscomb - Information ManagementSenior Airman Darrius Session - Information Systems TechnologyStaff Sgt. Londone Session - Information ManagementSenior Airman Jessalyn Willis - Information Management

628th Force Support SquadronStaff Sgt. Colleen Bailey - Instructor of Technology and Military ScienceStaff Sgt. Jordan Fiebelkorn - Instructor of Technology and Military ScienceTech. Sgt. David Hardy - Instructor of Technology and Military ScienceSenior Airman Kyla Holmes - Human Resource ManagementTech. Sgt. Carmen Lewis - Restaurant, Hotel, and Fitness Management

628th Logistics Readiness SquadronSenior Airman Devin Anderson - LogisticsStaff Sgt. Petrice Crockett - LogisticsAirman 1st Class Ryan Deetman - LogisticsSenior Airman Terry Frazier - LogisticsTech. Sgt. Mark Heitkamp - LogisticsStaff Sgt. Sean O'Connor - LogisticsStaff Sgt. Eric Ramsey - Vehicle MaintenanceTech. Sgt. Jason Reinke - LogisticsStaff Sgt. Steven Stone - LogisticsStaff Sgt. Matthew Trevino - Vehicle Maintenance

628th Medical GroupSenior Airman Brandon Lane - Bioenvironmental Engineering TechnologyTech. Sgt. Silber Manuel - Diagnostic Imaging TechnologyStaff Sgt. Adam Ruiz - Bioenvironmental Engineering TechnologyStaff Sgt. Jacob Wielgosiek - Physical Therapist AssistantSenior Airman Brittaney Wigginton - Dental Laboratory Technology

628th Security Forces SquadronStaff Sgt. Charles Benton - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. Larry Blue - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. Chelsea Burke - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. David Corter - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. Jonathan Garrett - Criminal JusticeTech. Sgt. Tyrone Jackson - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. Jonathan Lee - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. Jessica Nace - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. Daivd Rao - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. Kyle Shaughnessy - Criminal JusticeTech. Sgt. Carl Sole - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. Stephen Strickland - Criminal JusticeTech. Sgt. Marcus Thompson - Criminal JusticeStaff Sgt. Jessica Torkelson - Criminal Justice

Note: Due to TDY, PCS and retirements, all of the graduates were not able toattend the ceremony

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The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Centerwill host a Memorial Day ceremony Friday,May 27, at 10:00 a.m. at the flag garden infront of the hospital located at 109 Bee Streetto honor of the sacrifices of all Veterans andtheir families. Everyone is invited to attend. Helen Richards, sister of the medical cen-

ter’s namesake and local Vietnam hero PFCRalph Johnson, will render remarks at

Friday’s ceremony as a guest speaker. The Memorial Day ceremony will also rec-

ognize the 50th Anniversary of the CharlestonVA Medical Center which was dedicated onMay 13, 1966 and has continued to serveLowcountry Veterans each day since.Nursing Assistant Rose Simmons has been anemployee since that opening day and willspeak at the ceremony. Vietnam 50th Commemorative lapel pins

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Capt. Elizabeth Maley, Commander, Naval Heath Clinic Charleston, participated in the coinflip to begin the Charleston Battery Soccer game for their military appreciation night May14, 2016, Charleston, S.C. The Charleston Battery cruised past Toronto FCII in a 2-0 victory.

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May is designated "Gold Star FamilyAwareness" month to focus attention on fami-lies in the Gold Star Program. It isno coincidence that efforts to increaseawareness of Gold Star Survivorsoccur during the same month with aday specifically set aside for remem-bering lost servicemen and women -Memorial Day. The Gold Star Program serves to

assure Gold Star Families that theirdeceased service members are notforgotten. Additionally, the Gold StarProgram delivers on the Departmentof Defense's commitment to thosefamilies by providing long term sup-port and services. The Air Force is now allowing air-

men to pin the Gold Star LapelButton or the Next of Kin ofDeceased Personnel Lapel Button ontheir Air Force dress coats, mess dress and serv-ice dress uniforms. The lapel buttons will becentered below the U.S. insignia on the widestportion of the left lapel of the service coat. Ifauthorized, the gold star lapel button and thenext of kin lapel button should be worn side by

side; there is no order of precedence betweenthe buttons.

Gold Star Families are part of Joint BaseCharleston and the surrounding communities.Some choose to remain anonymous while others

wear the Gold Star Pin to honortheir loved one. All are proud oftheir spouses, fathers, mothers,sons, daughters or siblings serviceto the country. The pins are 16mm in diameter

and come in two forms.The Gold Star Lapel Pin consists

of a gold star on a purple back-ground, bordered in gold and sur-rounded by gold laurel leaves. It isdesignated for eligible Survivors ofService members who lose theirlives while fighting in a hostileconflict. The Next of Kin Lapel Pin con-

sists of a gold star within a circlethat commemorates the member'shonorable service. The gold star is

also surrounded by sprigs of oak that representthe branches of the Armed Forces. It is desig-nated for eligible Survivors of Service memberswho lose their lives while serving honorablyunder any other circumstances other that war(retroactive to March 29, 1973).

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Col. Jimmy Canlas, vice commander, 437th Airlift Wing, JointBase Charleston (left) and Glenn Jeffries, corporate commu-nications officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (right), thankKatie Stagliano, founder, Katie's Krops, for being the guestspeaker at the Federal Executive Association's AnnualFederal Employee of the Year Luncheon. The luncheon, heldat the Red Bank Club, JB Charleston – Weapons Station, rec-ognizes federal employees who go above and beyond theirnormal duties. Stagliano spoke about her non-profit companywhich advocates growing gardens and donating the produceto food banks to use for their meals.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Caroline Bunce,628th Aerospace Medical Squadron dentalhygienist, applies moulage to victim roleplayer during the 2016 LowCountry SkillsFair, May 4, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston- Weapons Station, S.C. Bunce appliedmoulage to volunteers to simulate real-world injuries for competitors to practiceon during the skills Olympics.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Michael BattlesU.S. Navy Capt. Elizabeth Maley, Naval Health Clinic Charlestoncommander, hands the winning trophy to U.S. Air Force CivilianBrandy Wendler, 628th Medical Group flight chief and U.S. AirForce Col. Margret Jones, 628th Medical Group commander, at theend of the 2016 Lowcountry Skills Fair May 4, 2016, at Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons Station, S.C.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.Caroline Bunce, 628th AerospaceMedical Squadron dental hygien-ist, applies moulage to victim roleplayer during the 2016 LowCountry Skills Fair, May 4, 2016,at Joint Base Charleston -Weapons Station, S.C. Bunceapplied moulage to volunteers tosimulate real-world injuries forcompetitors to practice on duringthe skills Olympics. U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Michael Battles

Capt. Elizabeth French, Senior Nurse Executive at Naval Health Clinic Charleston (left),and Lt. Samantha Favreau, a nurse and the NHCC Military Home Port Blue Team Leader,cut the cake during a ceremony May 13 at NHCC to celebrate the 108th birthday of theNavy Nurse Corps.

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U.S. Navy Nurse Corpscelebrates 108th birthday

The Patriot • May 20 - June 2, 20168 JB CHS NEWS

CIV Christine Adcox - 628th WSA, SARCTSgt Stephanie Bandy - 628th LRSSrA Janelle Allen - 628th ABWSSgt Rachel Bublitz - 628th LRS TSgt Dana Alderete - 437th MXSSrA Patvia Brice - 628th LRSTSgt Tarha Burchell - 628th CONSTSgt Shawna Drivers - 628th OSSTSgt Amine El Iahiai - 628th MDSSSrA Marian Magtoto - 628th CSTSgt Toccara Evans - 628th LRS

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STS2 Jamell Brown - NAVCONBRIGCS2 Danyel Coleman - NAVCONBRIGLS1 Jenia McCallop - NAVCONBRIGLS1 Mark Nash - NAVCONBRIGOS1 Anthony Strowder - NAVCONBRIGAO2 Mel Sweeting - NAVCONBRIGRP1 Tina Clevenger - NSASH3 Ed Dingle - NSAMA 2 Justin Roberts - NSAMA1 Jessica Thurber - NSAHM3 Laquisha Byrd - NHCCHM2 Michelle Coltrane - NHCCHM3 Nicole Johnson - NHCCHN Melissa King - NHCC HM1 Marvin Mamaril - NHCCMM3 Rachel Martinez - NHCCHM3 Choloe Wyatt - NHCCMMCS Brett Baldwin - NNPTCETC Clair Dopson - NNPTCMMC Erika Dopson - NNPTCMC3 John Haynes - NNPTCENS Elizabeth Hoerner - NNPTCSTS2 Jonathan Martinez - NNPTCMC3 Jason Pastrick - NNPTCET2 Mason Anzlovar - NPTUEM1 Perry Ball - NPTU

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

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

Chaplain’s CornerBy LCDR Chris Adams, CHC, USN (Chaplain at the Navy Brig)

“19 Behold, I am doing a new thing; now itsprings forth, do you not perceive it? I will make away in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”Isaiah 43:19 ESV

This verse is a timely reminder. God is always

at work. He is uses our circumstances to prepareus for the next “chapter” in our lives. Whether it’sa new job, children growing up and moving out orbeing called to serve Him in a new area. One thingremains the same, He has promised to lead andprovide for our needs throughout the chapters ofour lives. What new thing is He revealing to you?More importantly, do you see it? Turn the page!

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EMPLOYMENTRetired Navy Chief seeks NNPTS Staff or Student forpart time easy job. Retirees, military wives/girlfriends areencouraged to apply. Outgoing, talkative personality aplus. Please call (843) 568-9856 for more information.

Seeking Part Time Elderly Care in Home (On Base)Looking for elderly care assistance with Activities of DailyLiving for my mother. Hours Needed: 9am to 2pm.Monday thru Friday with Occasional Weekends.*Preferably seeking individual in Nursing School orNurses Assistant or substituting with experience andunderstanding qualities with elderly* Please call or text865-230-2880 if interested

MISC NOTICESCome 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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(Left to right) Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Robert Lyman,Joint Base Charleston commander, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 628th Air Base Wingcommand chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th Airlift Wing command chief,present the John L. Levitow award to Senior Airman Amanda Cartwright, 628th AerospaceMedical Squadron, May 5, 2016, at the Charleston Club. The John L. Levitow award is givenfor a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar.

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ALS Class 16-D Levitow Award winner

Commander, Navy InstallationCommand visits Joint Base Charleston

Commander,NavyInstallationsCommand(CNIC) ViceAdm. DixonSmith visitsJoint BaseCharleston -WeaponsStation, May10, 2016.During the tour,Smith visitedvarious facili-ties that sup-port the JointBase mission.U.S. Navy photos / Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean M. Stafford

Commander,Navy InstallationsCommand (CNIC)Vice Adm. DixonSmith visits JointBase Charleston -Weapons Station,May 10, 2016.Dixon spoke withJB Charlestonleadership abouthis guiding prin-ciples.

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

Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified.For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406.

NOTICE: Some A&FRC classes may be held at different loca-tions, due to building renovations during the month of January.Please call 843-963-4406 to register and for clarification on whereeach class is being held.

May 20/ Key Spouse Training (initial): 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. This train-

ing is for all newly appointed Key Spouses.May 24/ Ditch Debt & Start Saving: May 24, - 4:30 p.m. Learn

how to finally get out of debt and start saving! May 24 or 31/ A Disability Claims Workshop: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The

VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process.Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records)must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston– Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter mustbe signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday work-shop that you plan to attend.

May 25/ Educational opportunities counseling: 1 - 4 p.m. Meet

one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help youreach your educational goals.

Notices/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance:

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors areavailable to assist all Service members, Veterans, and familymembers who may have questions about VA benefits and servic-es they are eligible to receive. Appointments are available in onehour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment orrequest more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the AirBase (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station(WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB officein building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: TheAirman's Attic is in urgent need of volunteers to assist thecoordinator with assembling workshop packets, maintaininginventory and assisting with loan locker check-outs andreturns. This is an awesome opportunity to learn, network, and

gain experience to add to your resume! Additionally, volun-teer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, like to help othersand are willing to donate just a few hours a month - we workaround your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteeropportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers topick up donations! If interested, please call the Airman andFamily Readiness Center at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR).

/ Attention all college-goers and college hopefuls! TheLogistics Officer Association Charleston Low Country Chapteris offering two generous scholarships of $750 a piece to JBCHS' active duty members and their dependents. All that'srequired is to fill out an application form and write a smallessay outlined in the scholarship guidance. Simply email yourrequest for the guidance to jbchsloa@gmail.com and you'rewell on your way to earning $750! The Logistics OfficerAssociation (LOA) is comprised of nearly 80 active chaptersand a membership base of 3,000+ military officers and civiliansin the logistics field around the world. The purpose of the LOAis to enhance the military logistics profession and to strengthenlogistics in the national security environment.

/ Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility:Don’t miss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions,your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at theVeterinary Treatment Facility at Joint Base Charleston. Servicesinclude annual vaccinations, wellness visits, sick calls, monthlypreventions, spay, neuter, dental cleaning and mass removals.These services are offered for all branches of the military foractive duty, retirees and reserves. The Veterinary TreatmentFacility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg., 648, which is offArthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center. They canbe reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838.

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

Support Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JBCharleston, Weapons Station, unless otherwise specified.For more information, call FFSC at 794-7480.

May 23/ Home Buying: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Join this workshop to

learn the process of buying property. May 24/ Renting Your New Space: 2:30 - 4 p.m. Are you moving

out of the dorm? Attend this financial preparedness class toprepare for the expenses of living off base. This class is rec-ommended for service members moving out of the dorm.

May 24 or 31/ Resume Writing & Cover Letter: (Tuesdays), 11 a.m.

- 1 p.m. Join this workshop and learn the basics of writingeffective resumes and cover letters.

May 25/ Interviewing: (Wednesdays), 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join this

workshop and learn some tips and techniques for a successfulinterview!

/ Balancing Your Roles As A Partner & Parent: 4 - 5p.m. Enhance your knowledge on how children can positivelyinfluence your marriage and how the marriage partnership canpositively influence children. This class is based on a lessonfrom the book, “10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage.”

May 26/ Think. Save. Plan.(Part I): 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Join us for

this two-part series of discussing various retirement and sav-ings options.

/ Federal Employment: (Thursdays), 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Join this workshop and learn how to navigate USA JOBSwebsite and get your federal job!

May 31/ The Anacondas In Life: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join this

workshop and learn how to defeat the obstacles that hold youback from your dreams and potential.

Notices/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated

culminating activity to verify service members have met theirCareer Readiness Standards, as identified on the ServiceMember Career Readiness Standards/ Individual TransitionPlan Checklist, DD Form 2958. The checklist, in conjunction

with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC, FFSC, andCommanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status ofCRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment,call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint BaseCharleston-NWS at 794-7480.

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance:Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors areavailable to assist all Service members, Veterans, and familymembers who may have questions about VA benefits andservices they are eligible to receive. Appointments are avail-able in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule anappointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 forthe Weapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments,please visit the AB office in building 503, room 106 and theWS office in building 708.

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