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CYAN-AOOO MAGENTA-OAOO YELLOW-OOAO BLACK 01/29/08 Vol. 4, No. 19 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! Thursday, May 23, 2013 Patriot Joint Base Charleston, S.C. See Joint Base Charleston on Facebook! - Follow Discussions, Connect With Your Base! JB CHS, SC Friday, May 24 Partly Cloudy (10% precip) High 84º Low 56º Sunday, May 26 Partly Cloudy (10% precip) High 82º Low 63º INSIDE Weekend Weather Update USS FRANKLIN World War II vets remember their ship See page 6 Saturday, May 25 Members of the 628th SFS team carry a dummy during the Police Week Guns and Hoses competition May 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 628th Security Forces Squadron hosted events including the "Guns and Hoses" fitness challenge, a shooting competition, chili cook-off and a retreat ceremony. National Police Week recognizes the services and sacrifices of U.S. law enforcement personnel. Partly Cloudy (20% precip) High 78º Low 57º By Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs It has been more than 200 years since Navy Capt. John Paul Jones sailed the seas as a Continental Navy officer during the American Revolution. Jones' courage and professionalism laid the groundwork for many of today's U.S. naval traditions. And, like the captain's historic legacy, his personal letters have also survived the test of time. Relics of yesterday's American history are on display at the Charleston Library Society, down- town Charleston, S.C., where Jones' handwritten letters, can be found. "The importance of the Navy in Charleston dates back hundreds of years," said Hartley Porter, lifelong Charleston Library Society member. "Some may be surprised to know that downtown on King St., you can find crucial ele- ments to the foundation of what is today the United States Navy." Jones, a founding father of the U.S. Navy, penned the 13 pages and they are currently being adopted by members of the Charleston Commandery, the local chapter of the Naval Order of the United States - a group dedicated to preserving maritime history. One of the letters was even addressed to Benjamin Franklin. The group plans on restoring the pages for future generations of history enthusiasts. "The letters are an intimate look into the personal beliefs of a proficient Navy leader," said David Porter, hus- band of Hartley Porter and retired Navy com- mander. "Reading them made me feel as though I was in the room, sit- ting at the table as he was writing them. It brings American history to life in a way a history book cannot, because it's the personal thoughts of a historical figure." One of the letters, written in 1777, includes a ranked list of 18 other captains, the highest naval rank at the time, with Jones' name at the bottom. Jones' disdain for this was expressed by dishing his opinions of those senior ranking officers. In Jones' own words, he describes that the officers "superior merits and accomplishments abilities on the list were at best presumptive." In other words, he wasn't impressed with his peers out-ranking him, due to the self-deserving regard he had toward his own accomplishments. He brashly expressed his views to Joseph Hewes, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Navy Secretary at the time. His emotions were fueled by the chance to pick what ship he commanded, because selections were given by the prece- dence of the captain. In the end, Jones' commanded the sloop Ranger, though according to David Porter, he would have pre- ferred a larger ship. "As a retired Navy commander, I couldn't imagine making such state- ments about senior ranking individu- als," said David Hartley. In addition to the brash remarks and lobbying for command, Jones' proposes lineal questions of the Navy by highlighting efforts and accom- plishments and notes taken during meetings. One page even includes doodles from one of America's founding fathers and chief of staff to Gen. George Washington, Alexander Hamilton . The letters are scheduled to be on display for maritime history enthusiasts at the upcoming annual conference for the Naval Order of the United States, with the theme "From John Paul Jones to Nuclear Power." The Charleston Library Society is located at 164 King St., Charleston, S.C., and admission is free. The letters are often on display, but if they are not, a researching fee is available. In addi- tion, the library is working to digitalize the let- ters to be available online by visiting www.charlestonlibrarysociety.net. Historic naval letters resurface in Charleston FUELING UP Airmen fuel the mission See page 9 U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman George Goslin Courtesy photo / Navy.mil Chris Stocks, Stay Alive from Education instructor, talks to Airman 1st Class Jack Steinberg, 437th Maintenance Squadron test, measurement, and diagnos- tic equipment apprentice, May 21, 2013, at the Base Theater on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., about what he would experience once he was sent to a hospital if he survived a driving under the influence accident. The Street Smart program takes the audience into the real-life drama experienced by firefight- er/paramedics as they work to save the lives of individuals who have made poor choices when it comes to drinking or using drugs and the non-compliance of seat belts. A team of two state-certified paramedics walks students through what happens at a trauma scene using the medical equipment they employ daily in their jobs. From taking a pulse, to loading the victim onto a backboard, to simulating an IV-line being inserted, students can see and feel what it's like to try to save a life, and what it's like to be the victim. A Street Smart presentation was also held at the Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station. U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas JB Charleston learns to be ‘Street Smart’ Joint Base Charleston celebrates Police Week See more photos on Pages 10-11 SAFTEY Leaders emphasize summer safety See page 2

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CYAN-AOOO MAGENTA-OAOO YELLOW-OOAO BLACK 01/29/08

Vol. 4, No. 19 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! Thursday, May 23, 2013Patriot

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

See Joint Base Charleston on Facebook! - Follow Discussions, Connect With Your Base!

JB CHS, SC

Friday, May 24PartlyCloudy(10% precip)

High 84ºLow 56º

Sunday, May 26PartlyCloudy(10% precip)

High 82ºLow 63º

INSIDE

WeekendWeatherUpdate

USS FRANKLIN

World War II vetsremember their ship

See page 6

Saturday, May 25

Members of the 628th SFS team carry a dummy during the Police Week Guns and Hoses competition May 15, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The 628th Security Forces Squadronhosted events including the "Guns and Hoses" fitness challenge, a shooting competition, chili cook-off and a retreat ceremony. National Police Week recognizes the services and sacrifices of U.S. lawenforcement personnel.

PartlyCloudy(20% precip)

High 78ºLow 57º

By Airman 1st Class Tom BradingJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

It has been more than 200 years since NavyCapt. John Paul Jones sailed the seas as aContinental Navy officer during the AmericanRevolution. Jones' courage and professionalismlaid the groundwork for many of today's U.S.naval traditions. And, like the captain's historiclegacy, his personal letters have also survivedthe test of time.

Relics of yesterday's American history are ondisplay at the Charleston Library Society, down-town Charleston, S.C., where Jones' handwrittenletters, can be found.

"The importance of the Navy in Charlestondates back hundreds of years," said HartleyPorter, lifelong Charleston Library Societymember. "Some may be surprised to know thatdowntown on King St., you can find crucial ele-ments to the foundation of what is today theUnited States Navy."

Jones, a founding father of the U.S. Navy,penned the 13 pages and they are currently beingadopted by members of the CharlestonCommandery, the local chapter of the NavalOrder of the United States - a group dedicated topreserving maritime history. One of the letterswas even addressed to Benjamin Franklin. Thegroup plans on restoring the pages for futuregenerations of history enthusiasts.

"The letters are anintimate look into thepersonal beliefs of aproficient Navy leader,"said David Porter, hus-band of Hartley Porterand retired Navy com-mander. "Reading themmade me feel as thoughI was in the room, sit-ting at the table as hewas writing them. Itbrings American historyto life in a way a historybook cannot, becauseit's the personal thoughts of a historical figure."

One of the letters, written in 1777, includes aranked list of 18 other captains, the highest navalrank at the time, with Jones' name at the bottom.Jones' disdain for this was expressed by dishinghis opinions of those senior ranking officers.

In Jones' own words, he describes that theofficers "superior merits and accomplishmentsabilities on the list were at best presumptive." Inother words, he wasn't impressed with his peersout-ranking him, due to the self-deservingregard he had toward his own accomplishments.He brashly expressed his views to JosephHewes, signer of the Declaration ofIndependence and Navy Secretary at the time.His emotions were fueled by the chance to pick

what ship he commanded, becauseselections were given by the prece-dence of the captain.

In the end, Jones' commanded thesloop Ranger, though according toDavid Porter, he would have pre-ferred a larger ship.

"As a retired Navy commander, Icouldn't imagine making such state-ments about senior ranking individu-als," said David Hartley.

In addition to the brash remarksand lobbying for command, Jones'proposes lineal questions of the Navyby highlighting efforts and accom-

plishments and notes taken during meetings.One page even includes doodles from one ofAmerica's founding fathers and chief of staff toGen. George Washington, Alexander Hamilton .

The letters are scheduled to be on display formaritime history enthusiasts at the upcomingannual conference for the Naval Order of theUnited States, with the theme "From John PaulJones to Nuclear Power."

The Charleston Library Society is located at164 King St., Charleston, S.C., and admission isfree. The letters are often on display, but if theyare not, a researching fee is available. In addi-tion, the library is working to digitalize the let-ters to be available online by visitingwww.charlestonlibrarysociety.net.

Historic naval letters resurface in Charleston

FUELING UPAirmen fuelthe missionSee page 9

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

Courtesy photo / Navy.mil

Chris Stocks, Stay Alive from Education instructor, talks to Airman 1st Class Jack Steinberg, 437th Maintenance Squadron test, measurement, and diagnos-tic equipment apprentice, May 21, 2013, at the Base Theater on Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., about what he would experience once he was sent toa hospital if he survived a driving under the influence accident. The Street Smart program takes the audience into the real-life drama experienced by firefight-er/paramedics as they work to save the lives of individuals who have made poor choices when it comes to drinking or using drugs and the non-complianceof seat belts. A team of two state-certified paramedics walks students through what happens at a trauma scene using the medical equipment they employdaily in their jobs. From taking a pulse, to loading the victim onto a backboard, to simulating an IV-line being inserted, students can see and feel what it's liketo try to save a life, and what it's like to be the victim. A Street Smart presentation was also held at the Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station.

U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas

JB Charlestonlearns to be ‘Street Smart’

Joint BaseCharleston celebrates Police WeekSee more photos on Pages 10-11

SAFTEYLeaders emphasizesummer safetySee page 2

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Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning315th Airlift Wing command chief

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed onMay 5, 1868, by Gen. John Logan, national com-mander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in hisGeneral Order No. 11, and was first observed onMay 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on thegraves of Union and Confederate soldiers atArlington National Cemetery.

The first state to officially recognize the holi-day was New York in 1873. By 1890, it was rec-ognized by all of the northern states. The Southrefused to acknowledge the day, honoring theirdead on separate days until after World War I(when the holiday changed from honoring justthose who died fighting in the Civil War to honor-ing Americans who died fighting in any war.)

It is now celebrated in almost every state onthe last Monday in May (passed by Congress withthe National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363)to ensure a three-day weekend for Federal holi-days), though several southern states have an

additional separate day forhonoring the Confederatewar dead: January 19 inTexas, April 26 in Alabama,Florida, Georgia, andMississippi; May 10 in SouthCarolina; and June 3(Jefferson Davis' birthday) inLouisiana and Tennessee.(usmemorialday.org)

Memorial Day should notbe treated lightly, as it is thelast three-day weekend beforethe summer and also the kick-off to the 101 Critical Days ofSummer. It is a day whenevery American should taketime to reflect on those that have given their all indefense of our nation. Even if you don't personallyknow someone that has lost his or her life, I'd wagerthere is only about three degrees of separationbetween you and someone you know who has.

In almost every military conflict that has beenfought on American soil or elsewhere, there have

been American losses. Each should beremembered, honored, and accorded theproper respect due as a military member.

Although our military is an all-volun-teer force, and we make up less than onepercent of the population, we ensure thesafety and security of 100 percent ofAmerica.

Unfortunately, some of the 99 percentwould rather malign, disrespect, or insome way dishonor our country. As mili-tary members, our core values and innatepatriotism allow us to "protect anddefend the Constitution ..." This oath ofallegiance for protection gives the disre-spectful the right to be disrespectful,regardless of how hard it is to watch

sometimes. It is for these members of society thatwe must never forget what we stand for, who werepresent, and who stood before us.

So enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, buttake the time on Monday to reflect on those thathave made the ultimate sacrifice.

Chief Master Sgt. Gigi Manning

315th Airlift Wing command chief

What does Memorial Day mean to you?

Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. William Harrington31st Logistics Readiness Squadron

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy – I was recently sitting on my uncle's porchin Compton, Calif., talking with him about the Air Force and the LosAngeles Lakers when my uncle began playing Al Green on a new stereo sys-tem he had just purchased.

As we reminisced, I asked my Uncle James, "What happened to the olddays when you played your albums and 45s?"

My uncle looked at me and said, "Only a fool sits around and wishes forthe old days."

He went on to further explain. "Things are constantly changing and toremain relevant all of us must be willing to change," he said.

So I ask you, how many times have you heard about the "Old Air Force"?When I joined the Air Force in the old days, it seemed as if we had unlimit-ed dollars and numerous personnel. I can remember hot seating -- sharing adesk with three other Airmen. There were unlimited resources and more thanenough personnel to accomplish the mission in the good old days.

Our nation has changed, our Air Force has changed, our enemies havechanged, and the way we train and fight has changed. We must change orchange will be forced upon us. Due to budgetary constraints and person-nel reductions, our Air Force leaders has been forced to make sometough calls. Leaders at all levels are being forced to look at better andmore efficient ways to accomplish the mission. The good old days aregone forever.

My uncle used the word "fool" but he didn't use in a disrespectful or

demeaning way. What he meant was, life is meant to be lived looking for-ward. The same can be said about our great Air Force. If we are to remainthe world's greatest fighting force we must continue to look forward. Wemust continue to develop and leverage leading edge technology. Moreimportantly, we must continue to develop and educate our officer and enlist-ed forces. It is the great minds of individuals like yourself who will continueto move our great Air Force forward.

We can't ever begin to think what worked yesterday will work tomorrow.The victories of yesterday do not guarantee easy wins tomorrow. We can'tget caught up living, wishing, hoping for the good old days. We must stay infront of the enemy. We must continue to pursue and destroy those whose aimis to harm our way of life.

We need current and future leaders like yourself to continue to push ourAir Force into the future. The good days are just that: good and old.

However, it's still great to think about those times. I plan to go hometonight and listen to my Motown oldies music. With all the changes andbudgetary constraints, I must admit I still love my Air Force. These are thebest of days for our Air Force, despite some of the challenges.

When you find yourself thinking about the good old days, just rememberwe have to be better today than we were yesterday. The good old days weregreat, today is even better and tomorrow will be better still.

Let's continue to be innovative during these difficult and trying times. Ournation and way of living is counting on all of us to continue to look forwardand not live in the past. No matter how difficult or challenging the times, ourgoal and focus must always be forward.

Have a good today and a better tomorrow.

Only fools sit around wishing for good old days

Commentary by Lt. Col. Frances Dorish628th Security Forces Squadron commander

This past week we celebrated National Police Week. Although therewere many events that were educational and fun, there were also solemnceremonies where we remembered the law enforcement officers, civilianand military, who made the ultimate sacrifice. It was a week of reflec-tion for me and the many choices I have made throughout my career. Itgot me thinking about both the good and the bad, the consequences ofthose decisions and how I handled each.

As with most people, the majority of my decisions have had logical andpredictable results. But there have been some outcomes that were totallyunexpected and cause for great consternation. Looking back, I find that thestruggles created by the unforeseen have led to the most satisfying experi-ences of my life. They have not by any means been easy and a few of themI still grapple with. As I try to put these difficulties into perspective, I seeAirmen, Sailors and civilians across the Joint Base dealing with issues thatput mine to shame. I am constantly amazed at the issues facing our youngmen and women today and the manner in which they deal with them.Some of the choices and problems they have to face, I have never had todeal with…social media and technology has brought about many of them.

Oftentimes, we talk about generation gaps and how different each gen-eration is. While the differences are more noticeable, there are a lot ofsimilarities too. We all have challenges we’d rather not have to face but

we manage to reach into ourselves and come up with a way to moveahead. Each generation handles their problems in their own way, andalthough we may not agree with how each other deals with their prob-lems, we each still manage to get a satisfactory result, or at least one thatworks for us. Yes, there are those who like to bury their heads in the sandand pretend that if they do not acknowledge there is an issue it will goaway. However, the vast majority do face their troubles.

As a commander, I sometimes become a bit jaded as I spend a lot ofmy time with those who refuse to acknowledge they need to make a deci-sion or those who refuse to own their decision. It is at these times I haveto take a step back and see what truly remarkable individuals we haveworking to defend our nation. While their methods are not mine, neitherare the issues they must confront. Some need a little guidance to findtheir way and that’s ok. We all need help now and then. Others dig inand drive forward, intent on overcoming whatever adversity they are fac-ing. And there are those in between. Regardless of the approach, today’sissues can get a lot more complex than those I faced coming up. Whilethe root issues are usually the same, the way they present themselvesbring complications and unique challenges that we as leaders need toacknowledge. Like our law enforcement brethren across the country whoare called to make sacrifices, so are the men and women of today’s mili-tary. And while we may question some of their decision making process-es, they did ultimately make the decision to serve their country. And inthat, we are all alike.

Decisions: the good, the bad and the consequences

The Memorial Day holidaymarks the official start of the 2013Critical Days of Summer campaign,themed Safe-n-Sound, All YearRound. Although the critical days ofsummer conclude on September3rd, this year’s theme shows youare valued every day of the year.

Your committment to our corevalues of Integrity, Service andExcellence enables our Air Force to

accomplish great things every day.We need you to commit to safetywith the same intensity. Your dedica-tion to Excellence In All We Domeans doing everything – from ourmission to summer recreation activi-ties – the right way. By definition,doing things the right way means thesafe way. Taking care of yourselfand your wingmen this summer willhelp ensure than our entire Air Force

team can perform our mission wher-ever and whenever the Nation calls.

Each of you has a remarkablestory. As you participate in summeractivities with your family andfriends, don’t let you story end withan unsafe choice. Enjoy the summerwith the same dedication and enthu-siasm you give to our mission andour core values. Make your story agreat one, and stay Safe-n-Sound.

AF leaders mark the start to Critical Days of Summer

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COMMENTARY

By Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Civil War ended nearly 150years ago on May 9, 1865, marking the beginning to a newera. However, many lives were lost during the more than four-year war; and, as a result, the Grand Army of the Republicestablished what was then called "Decoration Day" threeyears later on May 5, 1868.

It wasn't until after World War I the day was expanded tohonor those who have died in all American wars. More than acentury later in 1971, Congress declared the last Monday inMay to be Memorial Day.

The federal holiday affords Americans an opportunity toreflect on the lives lost protecting the nation's interests athome and abroad. For servicemembers deployed to the 379thAir Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, it's a way to bethankful for the freedoms Americans enjoy every day.

"For me, it's honoring those who have served before me,both past and present," said Tech. Sgt. Ginger Bell, a 379thForce Support Squadron food service contracting office repre-sentative, whose father and sister have both served in the mil-itary.

Family tradition is what brought many to join the ranks.For Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Black, he's continuingthat legacy.

"My father served in Vietnam," Black said, who is an avia-tion electrician with the VAQ-138 Electronic Attack Squadronhere. "When your country calls you to do something – to be apart of something bigger than yourself – you proudly stand upand serve. I joined to be that person others learn to rely on,uphold life at all cost and keep others free."

These freedoms do not come without cost – a truth all ser-

vicemembers know when they raise their right hand and takethe oath.

"I think of the guys who, through thick and thin, survivedthe foxholes, the diseases and bullets flying everywhere tosave their friends and family from those who stop at nothingto do us harm," said Senior Airman David Carter, a 379thExpeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircrew ground equip-ment journeyman, who also comes from a long line of mili-tary service. "We are where we're at as a country because ofthe sacrifices our military has made."

The origins of special services to honor those who die inwar can be found more than 2,400 years ago. The Athenianleader, Pericles, offered a tribute to the fallen heroes of thePeloponnesian War that could be applied today to the 1.1 mil-lion Americans who died in the nation's wars: "Not only arethey commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but theredwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not onstone but in the hearts of men."

Over the years, Memorial Day evolved into a dayAmericans remember all those who died.

"The day means remembering all those who have passed,"said Senior Airman Caprice Tyler, a 379th ExpeditionarySecurity Forces Squadron patrolman. "It's showing respectfor my loved ones regardless of if they've served in the mili-tary or not."

In December 2000, Congress passed and the presidentsigned into law "The National Moment of RemembranceAct," which encourages all Americans to pause whereverthey are at 3 p.m. relative local time on Memorial Day for aminute of silence to remember and honor those who died inservice to the nation.

"Please keep all our veterans in mind," said Senior AirmanDustin Elliott, a 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness

Squadron vehicle operator. "Remember our prisoners of warand those missing in action. This day embodies everything weenlisted for, so take a moment to remember those who havecome before you."

U.S. Air Force photo illustration / Luke Borland

Memorial Day: Remember our veterans

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By Maj. Christopher StephensAir Force Joint Mobility Fellowship Program

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILL – Get mentored or get left behind. Air Force develop-ment opportunities are becoming more competitive and without proper guidance an officerstands the chance of missing important milestones.

While still a mystery to most, Air Mobility Command's ribbon chart is a mighty, yet highlyunderutilized developmental tool for mentorship. Officers must embrace this tool to ensurethey understand opportunities and expectations while being an active participant in their careerprogression.

Ribbon chart 101In basic form, the ribbon chart is a personalized development plan offering a visual repre-

sentation of the individual's past, present and future experiences. Lieutenant Colonel BarryKing, AMC Officer Development, promotes this tool "as the key to affect mentoring, whichaffects broadening opportunities, which affects career progression!"

Initially, the ribbon chart was designed to facilitate mentorship through a single-page toolaimed at increasing awareness among officers about developmental opportunities. The ulti-mate goal is to equip officers to lead in a variety of mission sets.

Recently its use has extended to application packages for competitive developmental pro-grams in AMC and beyond. In these venues, it can provide a quick snapshot of an officer'sexperiences, performance and future development.

Who should have one?Officers who don't already have a ribbon chart need to ask their supervisor to help create

one. When building the ribbon chart, supervisors should coordinate with the individual's flightcommander, squadron commander, and/or career field manager during the process. This willhelp synchronize efforts and ensure the officer receives accurate information on leadershipintentions and expectations.

Officers should be prepared to discuss their ribbon chart during performance feedback ses-sions, performance report close out, when filling out their Airman Development Plan, whenapplying for competitive programs, and when eligible for promotion.

What's inside?Officers need to be aware and understand the information contained within this tool.

Furthermore, supervisors and mentors should become familiar with the opportunities affordedto an individual at each level of their career. This will help them outline and explain the mul-titude of options available.

The nine basic sections of the ribbon chart are described in detail in the user guide locatedon AMC's Air Force Portal page. It is important not to customize the ribbon chart format - -any additional unique, value-added experiences can be captured in the notes section.

One of the most powerful features of the ribbon chart is the ability to visualize future careerprogression. Important milestones and timing windows are depicted in section 5. This viewgives an officer a framework from which to plan career decisions. Officers can avoid timingblunders and missed opportunities by utilizing this section effectively. Broadening opportuni-ties such as command, developmental education and staff can be chronologically piecedtogether with accurate timing blocks. Career milestones such as developmental education pref-erence worksheets (3849s), promotion recommendation forms and other eligibility zones canalso be plotted.

To make the ribbon chart accurate and meaningful, an officer seeking mentorship shouldhave career goals in mind with related milestones. Officers should also be prepared with ques-tions on developmental programs. For example, in the "Special Programs" block of the ribbonchart (section 6), an officer may ask a mentor what opportunities are available for their careerpath (e.g. what a STARNOM tour entails). Supervisors and mentors who can explain these pro-grams will help make an officer aware and help them prepare, increasing their competitiveedge. Too often, officers learn about an opportunity too late in their career, miss their windowto compete, or do not meet prerequisites for the programs desired.

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As the ribbon chart becomes more mainstream, it is important officers embrace it as amighty mentorship tool. With increased understanding, the ribbon chart will help young offi-cers proactively develop career goals and get feedback from supervisors and mentors toachieve those goals. So do not get left behind in this competitive Air Force, get mentored!

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Surviving crewmembers of the USS Franklin (CV 13) walk toward the USS Yorktown (CV 10)for their final reunion May 17, 2013, at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mt.Pleasant, S.C. On March 19, 1945, the Franklin was hit by two Japanese bombs, which ignit-ed armed aircraft and triggered a gasoline vapor explosion devastating the hangar bay,killing more than 800 Sailors and wounding nearly 500.

Samuel Rhodes Jr., a World War II veteran, shares a laugh during an interview May 17, 2013,aboard the USS Yorktown (CV 10) at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Rhodes,along with approximately 20 remaining crewmembers of the USS Franklin (CV 13) and theirfamily members, gathered for a final reunion. A memorial service in Yorktown’s Hangar Bay IItook place near the Franklin exhibit and honored the more than 800 men who were killed inaction March 19, 1945, as well as the crewmembers who have since passed.

Navy Capt. Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, and retired U.S. Marine CorpsMaj. Gen. Jim Livingston, walk down the pier toward the USS Yorktown (CV 10) May 17, 2013, atPatriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, S.C., as surviving crewmembers of theUSS Franklin (CV-13), gathered at Patriots Point for their final reunion. In honor of the historic event,Patriots Point hosted a series of events and educational programs throughout the day to allow thepublic an opportunity to speak with and hear from veterans.

A World War II veteran signs an autograph during the final reunion for the USS Franklin (CV 13) May 17,2013, aboard USS Yorktown (CV 10) at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Harold Rausch,who served onthe USS Franklin(CV 13), answersquestions duringan interview May17, 2013, aboardthe USSYorktown (CV 10)at Patriots PointNaval andMaritimeMuseum, MountPleasant, S.C.

A World War II veteran reads a newspaper posted in the USS Franklin (CV 13) exhib-it aboard the USS Yorktown (CV 10) May 17, 2013, at Patriots Point Naval andMaritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, S.C. In honor of the veterans, Patriots Pointhosted a series of events and educational programs throughout the day to allow thepublic an opportunity to speak with and hear from the veterans.

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The number 13 is displayed on USS Yorktown’s (CV10) island in honor of her sister ship, the USS Franklin (CV13), as the surviving crewmembers gather for their final reunion May 17, 2013,at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, S.C. The Franklin participated in Pacific Theater operations during World War II and was in service from 1944 to 1945.The ship is best known for the March 19, 1945 attack, when two Japanese bombs struck the ship. It is estimated that more than 800 individuals were killed and nearly 500 wounded.

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Families and studentsgather for the finalreunion of the remainingcrewmembers of the USS Franklin (CV 13)May 17, 2013, at PatriotsPoint Naval and Maritime Museum,Mount Pleasant, S.C.

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The Airman and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, along with theAir Base Chapel and other off-base agencies, opened their doors to celebrate and honor militaryspouses with cake, punch and a resiliency class in recognition of Military Spouse Month May16, 2013.

"It was meant to be a day of recognizing our spouses for their important support roles as wellas giving them recognition for their sacrifices they make every day," said Kaitlyn Zito, Joint BaseCharleston Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness specialist.

During the event, spouses arrived and were given time to network and enjoy cake and punch.The A&FRC put together a special video tribute to capture all the sacrifices they make and a mas-ter resiliency trainer came in and provided the gathering with valuable resiliency information.

"It is important to recognize and appreciates everything military spouses do," said Zito. "Werecognize the role military spouse's play in the success of the overall mission."

Reta Mills, JB Charleston Airman and Family Readiness Center Exceptional Family Membercoordinator, not only recognizes the military spouse's role, but has been one for more than twodecades.

"I have been a military spouse for 22 years and I am proud of the vital role I and so many otherspouses play in the overall mission," said Mills. "I have loved my time as a military spouse andfeel that it has provided me with invaluable experiences that have helped me grow as a person.Most importantly, I have enjoyed the camaraderie and have made countless lifetime friends!"

According to Zito, the event was very successful because the spouses were engaged and ableto network with each other. Additionally, they had an opportu-nity to walk away with newly acquired resiliency skills.

"Those military spouses that attended experienced a block ofuninterrupted time from the demands of their militarylifestyles," said Zito. "They were able to share like experiences,and to learn that there are resources and services available tothem for self-improvement opportunities. In turn, they canshare their knowledge with new spouses coming on board andlend assistance to them."

If you are a military spouse and interested in getting involvedin future events, register for a class or additional information,call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 963-4406.

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A cake was baked for the Military Spouse Appreciation EventMay 16, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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Airmen bring fuel to the fightSenior AirmanMark Miller and Airman 1st ClassChaz Wise, 628th LogisticsReadinessSquadron FuelsLaboratory tech-nicians, walk outto an R-11 FuelTruck to performa visual test onjet fuel May 9,2013, at JointBase Charleston– Air Base, S.C.The test will letthe Airman knowif there is wateror sediments inthe fuel.

U.S. Air Force photos bySenior Airman Dennis Sloan

Senior Airman Dameion Johnson, 628th LRS Fuels specialist, dons his safety goggles beforeworking with Jet A fuel May 9, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston –Air Base, S.C. All fuels spe-cialist are required to wear rubber gloves, an apron and goggles when handling fuel.

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Joint Base Charleston celebrates Police WeekSenior AirmanLuis Diaz-Garcia,628th SecurityForces SquadronK-9 handler, runswith his militaryworking dogHulk, after StaffSgt. JonathonGarrett, 628thSFS militaryworking dog han-dler, during anapprehensiondemonstrationMay 16, 2013 atJoint BaseCharleston - AirBase, S.C. The628th SecurityForces Squadronhosted eventsincluding the"Guns andHoses" fitnesschallenge, ashooting compe-tition, chili cook-off and a retreatceremony.National PoliceWeek recognizesthe services andsacrifices of U.S.law enforcementpersonnel.

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Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, and Col. Darren Hartford, 437thAirlift Wing commander, judge the chili entries during the 628th Security Forces SquadronChili Cook Off May 14, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

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A team of fourMarines from NavalConsolidated BrigCharleston com-pete in the SecurityForces ShootingCompetition May15, 2013, at JointBase Charleston –Air Base, S.C.Service members,civilians, depend-ents and retireesfrom the base andlocal communitycompeted in teamsof four against onein honor ofNational PoliceWeek.U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan

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June 1 is the start of a six-month-long hurricane season for theAtlantic coastal area. Do you have a plan made for your familyin the event Charleston gets hit with a hurricane? Are all themembers in your family familiar with this plan? Do you have anemergency kit ready with a battery-powered radio, first aid kit,prescription meds and important family documents? Hint: theseare just a few of the items recommended in a basic disaster sup-ply kit. Members of Joint Base Charleston should educate them-selves on what items they will need and what resources are avail-able to prepare themselves, their family members and their petsfor this hurricane season.

Get a kit, make a plan, be prepared. Putting together an emer-gency supply kit for your home and for your vehicle(s) to use inthe event of an evacuation is a must. All family members shouldknow where the kits are located and what the family evacuationplan is. Some factors to consider when making your plan:

• Where you and your family will go if you evacuate• Duration you will be sheltering for• What to do if you get separated from other family members• Accessibility for family members with disabilities• Finding an evacuation destination that allows pets• Preparing your home• Communicating your plan with an out-of-area relativeDon’t forget you must have a way to sign in to

https://afpaas.af.mil when you get to your destination to ensureaccountability of you and your family. Also, have copies ofimportant documents such as social security cards, proof of res-idency and insurance policies. Be sure to have your vehiclefilled with gas and keep plenty of cash with you as credit cardmachines and ATM’s may not work. Active duty members wholive on the installation will evacuate when the InstallationCommander gives the order, and individuals who live off theinstallation will evacuate when civil authorities give the order.

• Navy Family Accountability & Assessment System -https://navyfamily.navy.mil

• Army Disaster Personnel Accountability & AssessmentSystem: https://adpaas.army.mil

It's important to know specific terms associated with hurri-cane season, such as hurricane watch and hurricane warning.

• Hurricane watch - announced when winds of 74 miles per

hour or higher associated with a hurricane are possible within thespecified area within 48 hours

• Hurricane warning - announced when winds of 74 milesper hour or higher associated with a hurricane are expected with-in the specified area within 36 hours. A hurricane warning canremain in effect when dangerously high water or a combinationof dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves contin-ue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force.

The U.S. classifies hurricanes based off of a five-categorysystem known as the Saffir-Simpson Scale. This scale providesguidance based upon sustained wind speed of a hurricane, anddoes not include storm surge. Use this list for reference:

• Category one hurricane: Will have winds between 74 and 95miles per hour. This hurricane will cause some damage, to include unan-chored mobile homes, toppled tree branches, damage to power lines.

• Category two hurricane: Will have winds between 96 and110 miles per hour. This hurricane will cause extensive damage,including damaged mobile homes, roof and side damage to well-constructed frame homes, blocked roads, power loss.

• Category three hurricane: Will have winds between 111and 129 miles per hour. This hurricane will cause devastatingdamage, including extensive damage of home exterior andextremely limited availability of water.

• Category four hurricane: Will have winds between 130and 156 miles per hour. This hurricane will cause catastrophicdamage, such as: destroyed roofs, uprooted trees, downedpower lines, destroyed mobile homes and flooded beach homes.Most of the area will be uninhabitable for long periods of time.

• Category five hurricane: Will have winds more than 157miles per hour. This hurricane will cause catastrophic damage tohomes, will have power outages lasting from weeks to months,and will leave the area uninhabitable for long periods of time.

In addition to the Saffir-Simpson scale, the NationalHurricane Center in Miami, FL, works with Joint BaseCharleston using a slightly different notification system calledHurricane Conditions (HURCONs).

• Hurricane Condition 5 – Runs from 1 June to 30November. Preparations to be completed by 1 June

• Hurricane Condition 4 – Winds of 58 mph or more areexpected within 96 hours

• Hurricane Condition 3 – Winds of 58 mph or more areexpected within 72 hours

• Hurricane Condition 2 – Winds of 58 mph or more are

expected within 48 hours • Hurricane Condition 1 – Winds of 58 mph or more are

expected within 24 hours • Hurricane Condition 1E – Winds of 58+ mph & other dan-

gerous conditions are present. All outside activity strictly prohibited. • Hurricane Condition Black – Life –threatening storm haz-

ards passed, but damage may persist. ONLY emergency respon-ders and Damage Assessment Team (DAT) personnel arereleased to move about.

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

The Readiness and Emergency Management Flight is avail-able to conduct more in depth hurricane briefings atCommanders Calls upon request. Next week, during NationalHurricane Preparedness, we will be holding several briefs, infor-mational booths, and pamphlet handouts. The schedule for theseevents is as follows:

Air Base Theater: • May 28, 9 a.m.• May 9, 1 p.m.• May 30, 5 p.m.Forest City: • May 29, 5 p.m.Weapons Station Storm Pointe: • May 28, 5 p.m.• May 29, 1 p.m.• May 30, 9 a.m.Balfour Beatty: • May 29, 5 p.m.Please come and encourage your dependents to come to these

briefings with any questions they may have. There will be person-nel available during this time to help build your family plan as need-ed. We will have informational booths set up outside the Air BaseCommissary, BX, NEX and Weapons Station Commissary on the28th, 29th, 30th and 31st of May, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a Web sitededicated to providing disaster information to the public. Visitwww.ready.gov for a full list of emergency supplies and how tomake a disaster plan or see the Charleston County HurricanePreparedness Guide at http://www.charlestoncounty.org/depart-ments/EmergencyMgmt/emergency/index.htm.

Hurricane season nearing - be prepared

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The Patriot • May 23, 2013 15REC REVIEWREC REVIEW

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

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

Support Center, Building 755, at Joint Base Charleston - WeaponsStation unless otherwise specified. For more information, call 764-7480.

May 23/ A Smooth Move class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon. Are you

relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smooth-ly to your new location.

May 30 / A Cooking on a Budget class is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. Learn about your personal budges and how to cook on a budget.Each attendee will receive free recipes and will get to sample food.

June 1/ A women's self-defense seminar will be held from 9 a.m. until

noon at the MWR Athletics, building 725 at the Joint Base Charleston- Weapons Station. The female participants will learn self-defensetechniques from experienced black belt instructors. For more infor-mation contact Dr. Ronald Allan Charles, 8th Degree black belt, at(843) 553-6702 or email [email protected].

June 6/ A Saving and Investing class is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. This

workshop is intended for beginner investors only.

June 8/ An Operations Clip and Save class is scheduled for 11 a.m. to

1 p.m. Learn how penny-pinching shopper saves hundreds of dollarseach month using coupons.

June 11/ A Renting 101 class is scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This

workshop will provide complete and unbiased information soprospective military renters will be confident in their decision aboutwhether to rent and be better able to negotiate the potential financialpitfalls they may encounter during the rental process.

/ A Navigating Change class is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. Learnhow to accept and overcome the challenges of change.

June 12/ A Military Spouse 101 workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1

p.m. This workshop is a new spouse orientation to the military life.Attendees will learn military culture, such as jargon, rates/ranks,chain of command, and core values.

June 13 / A Conflict Resolution class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Are you experiencing conflict in the work place or at home?

June 15/ A 7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families (Habit 5:

"Seek First to Understand") class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m.Being a member of a military family poses its own set of hurdles.Along with the normal challenges, military families must also dealwith the added stress of relocation and deployment. The 7 Habits ofHighly Effective Military Families workshop provides principlesthat enable family members to communicate more effectively abouttheir problems and resolve them successfully.

June 17/ A Car Buying class is scheduled for 9 to 10 a.m.

June 18 / A Navigating Stress class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. We

experience stress every day. Attendees will learn techniques to slowdown, take a deep breath, prioritize, and relax.

/ A Basic Resume Writing and Cover Letter class is scheduledfor 10 to 11:30 a.m. Attendees will receive different types of resumeformats/samples and a resume draft worksheet, action verbs, etc.

June 19/ A Pre-Separation Counseling class is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m.

June 19 (for separatees) and 1 to 3 p.m. June 20 (for retirees). Areyou within 24 months of retiring or 12 months of separation from theservice? If so, it's time to schedule your pre-separation counselingand TAP GPS Class. First, talk to your Command Career Counselorand then request to do your Pre-Sep counseling session. YourCommand Career Counselor will either conduct that with you or willrefer you to FFSC for your monthly class.

June 20/ A Five Love Languages class is scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m.

What makes you feel loved? People express their love for one anoth-er in various ways. It is essential for couples to identify how to com-municate their love to one another so they can improve their relation-ship. Come and discover your love language.

June 24/ A Home Buying 101 class is scheduled for 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn

the process of buying a property.

June 25/ An Education/Scholarship Opportunities class is scheduled for

10 to 11 a.m. Get a jump start on planning for your college educa-tion. Learn how to apply for MYCAA, financial aid, scholarshipsand grants available to military spouses.

June 27/ A Smooth Move class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon. Are you

relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smooth-ly to your new location.

See more briefs at www.charleston.af.mil

Notice/ It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of

Maj. David Diehl, 16th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Capt. Van Osterom, 16th Airlift Squadron, is detailed as SummaryCourt Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personaleffects of Major Diehl. Anyone having knowledge of claim for oragainst the deceased's estate may contact Capt. Van Osterom at 843-879-8266, 843-963-7127 or [email protected].

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

Readiness Center unless otherwise specified. For more informa-tion, call 963-4406.

May 29/ A "Ten Steps to a Federal Job (Resume)" workshop will be held

from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn to navigate through the federal system andland your federal job!

/ A "Smooth Move" workshop will be held from 9:30 to11:30 a.m.Learn from experts how to prepare and PCS smoothly.

/ An "Unleash the Power of a Budget!" class will be held fromnoon to 1 p.m. Learn to create a budget and see how it can help youreach your financial goals!

/ A class on "What Makes A Good Marriage Better!" will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. Couples learn how temperament impacts a healthymarriage; how to define a healthy marriage and maintain it by devel-oping communication negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.Couples only, please.

May 30/ The Joint Base Charleston Multicultural Committee will present an

"Asian-Pacific Heritage Month Social Mixer" at the JB Charleston - AirBase Chapel Annex from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scheduled events to promotecultural include live dancers, a martial arts exhibition and food. For moreinformation, contact Tech. Sgt. Terrance Whitehead at 963-5802.

/ Mandatory TAP pre-separation briefings will be provided for sep-aratees from 8 to11 a.m. and for retirees from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PerPublic Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiring serv-ice members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24 monthsprior to DOS. And a separating service member can receive pre-separa-tion counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is the first step in theprocess to making you "career ready" to leave the service; and this brief-ing/counseling is required prior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop.

/ An "Exceptional Family Member Program Support Group"meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. EFMP enrolled membersare invited to join us.

May 31/ A Workshop for Department of Veteran Affairs Disability Claims

will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. The VA representative will cover VAclaims and filing process. VA One-on-One Disability ClaimsAssistance will be provided from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Members (who donot have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorizationletter (authorizing the VA representative to obtain your medicalrecords) at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base Clinic's FamilyPractice section. This letter must be signed no later than Monday of theweek's Friday VA One-on-One Assistance that you plan to attend.

See more briefs 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 receivedno later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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GARAGE SALESYARD SALE. May 4. 1000 - 1400. Ibis Glade.Tanner Plantation. 7307 Coopers Hawk Dr.Hanahan. Abundance of gently used items for sale.

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

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

Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visitour website for playdates and more

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

The Scottish American Military Society meets thesecond Saturday at 0900 Hrs at the VFW on BellWright RD Summerville if you are of Scottish her-itage and are prior Military, active duty Reserve,retires and Coast guard are invited , For More infogo to S-A-M-S.org

MEMORIAL DAY 2013 - American Legion Post166, Goose Creek and Fleet Reserve AssociationBranch 50, North Charleston will be holding itsAnnual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony onMonday, May 27th at 12 o’clock at the CarolinaMemorial Gardens Chapel, Rivers Avenue, NorthCharleston. Please join us for this somber eventduring which we honor our comrades that havereported to the Supreme Commander. Afterwards,there will be a reception at American Legion Post166 located at 116 Howe Hall Rd, Goose Creek forall participate. Volunteers are needed to place flagson our comrades’ final resting place. If you or yourgroup would like to help please meet us at CarolinaGardens at 7AM and again at 6PM to pick them up.For more information or directions, please callAmerican Legion Post 166 at 553-5454

HOMES/APTS FOR RENT2BR town home 5 minutes from base. $895 permonth with flex lease terms. Curt 843-278-5454

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One ad per military family per issue. Military may re-submit ad eachweek. Only personal ads qualify to run for free (ie: garage sales,home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.) Business-related ads (evenif a home business) do not qualify to run for free and must bepaid. (See information below.*) We DO NOT accept “work at home”or “multi-level-marketing” ads. Ads which do not adhere to submis-sion guidelines may be rejected without notice.

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