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POLICE WEEKJoint Base Charlestonhonors fallen LEOs

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WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATEfor Joint Base Charleston, SCSUMMER

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June 17, 2016

Two of 10 C-17 Globemaster IIIs taxi during a large formation exercise as part of Crescent Reach 16, May 26, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The exercise tested JBCharleston’s ability to launch a large aircraft formation and mobilize a large amount of cargo and passengers.

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By Airman Megan MunozJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

A memorial service to honor thelife of military working dog, Akim,628th Security Forces Squadron, washeld at the Joint Base CharlestonTheater, May 26, 2016. Followingthe service, Akim was buried at theSecurity Forces Kennel.Akim, a Belgian Malinois,

deployed six times and participatedseveral missions supporting thepresident, first lady and vice presi-dent of the United States. Akim alsoserved the U.S. Secret Service as anexplosive detection dog beforeretiring in 2014."Belgian Malinois are like hors-

es," said Gary Rease, a retired mili-tary working dog handler, who wasthe memorial service guest speaker."They'll run and go until they can'tanymore. They'll go until they die.Akim got the job done. To talkabout everything he gave to thiscountry, on deployments, the lives andresources he saved would take all day."Akim started his career as a single purpose

dog, specializing in explosive detection. Aftercoming to JB Charleston and receiving moretraining, Akim was certified as a patrol dog.

Akim had four previous handlers beforeretiring under the care of Tech. Sgt. TimothyGarrett, a 628th SFS military working doghandler, who developed a strong bond withthe Belgian Malinois."I remember one of my proudest moments

of him was when one of our prior handlerswas helping to train Akim with bite work,"said Garrett. "The handler got him all agitatedand hyped up before running out the door andjumping in a tree knowing Akim would chasehim. Akim leaped at least seven or eight feetin the air and stayed up there swinging and

holding onto the handlers arm. It was very,very impressive."During the service Rease, who helped train

the dog at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,explained the bond between military workingdogs and their handlers. It's important forthem to have a strong bond to be able to getthe job done."These dogs aren't just pieces of equip-

ment, they're so much more," said Garrett. "Ilove my dog just as much as my son. Thebond between a man and his best friend,there's no way to explain it. There's no otherfriend more loyal than a dog, especially a mil-itary working dog. I went through a baddivorce, the only thing there for me 100%was Akim. He could read me like a book. If Iwas feeling down he would come over to tryand play with me."

Memorial service honors military working dog

Akim, a Belgian Malanois, chews on his frisbee at JointBase Charleston - Air Base March 29. The 628th SecurityForces Squadron's K-9 unit animals undergo six to eightmonths of training for drug and explosive detection. Akimwas a military working dog assigned to the 628th SFS.

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker

Tech. Sgt. Timothy Garrett, a 628th Security ForcesSquadron military working dog handler, preformsMilitary Working Dog’s Last Call to Heel during amemorial service for his former dog, Military WorkingDog Akim/J375, at Joint Base Charleston, May 26,2016. Akim started his career as a single purposedog, specializing in explosive detection and laterreceived more training to become certified in patrols.

U.S. flags decoratethe grave of MilitaryWorking DogAkim/J375 at JointBase Charleston,May 26, 2016. Akim passed awayFeb. 19, 2016 due to health issuescaused by hisstressful career and old age.U.S. Air Force photos / Airman Megan Munoz

As the new month begins, so does the Atlantic hurricane season. The season, which runs fromJune 1 to November 30, is predicted to be “near normal” this year, after a “below average” lastyear. The National Weather Service has predicted 10 to 16 named storms and at least one majorhurricane. For a tracking chart and more information on hurricanes, see Pages 5-7.

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

Ten C-17 Globemaster IIIs from the 437th Airlift Wing andthe 315th Airlift Wing took off from Joint Base Charleston -Air Base as part of a large formation exercise May 26, 2016,to provide support for America's Global Response Force. The aircraft formation was part of a larger annual mobility

exercise known as Crescent Reach 2016 which also supportsthe U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division's 'All AmericanWeek' celebration at Fort Bragg, N.C."This exercise demonstrates our ability to integrate with the

82nd Airborne Division and other partners to accomplishwhatever mission our nation requires of us," said Col. John

Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "America'sGlobal Response Force provides combatant commanders withcritical options to respond to international crises. Providingthose options requires trained and validated support from itsAir Force partners from across the nation. We're all comingtogether to deliver Rapid Global Mobility-Now--giving ournation the ability to respond anywhere in the world in a matterof hours."The LFE was also part of an overall JB Charleston exercise

to test combat readiness and capability.Earlier in the week Airmen throughout the installation took

part in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear, orCBRN, exercise, an aircraft decontamination overview and amobility exercise testing the base's response to deploying per-

sonnel and equipment.More than 100 passengers and 40 tons of equipment were

prepared for deployment during the mobility portion of theexercise."The (mobility exercise) is not only a test for our deploying

members, it is also a test for the unit deployment managers,"said Bobby Degregorio, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadroninstallation deployment officer. "This exercise shows we havethe capabilities to deploy members and equipment on a massscale in a short amount of time."The ten C-17s flew to Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina,

to meet with two other C-17s from JB Charleston, where theyconducted airdrops and low-level tactical training.

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School is out, safe driving neededFrom Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Spring is here in Charleston bringing bloom-ing flowers, warming weather and the end of theschool year. Which means, children will be outand about enjoying the outdoors and their free-dom from the constraints of the classroom.With more than 180 (elementary, middle and

high) schools in the metro Charleston area clos-ing for the summer, drivers need to heightentheir awareness of the possibility of many morechildren being in neighborhoods or parks or onthe street throughout the day and evening. We allknow when children are focused on their "funactivities," they are not as cognizant of theirenvironment. Therefore, it is incumbent upon

us, as responsible adults and drivers, to ensurethe safety of the youngsters as we travel aroundCharleston during the spring and summer.The Automobile Association of America

(AAA) Mid-Atlantic encourages commuters todrive cautiously and provides the following tips:• Buckle up. Always wear your seatbelt, even

for short trips and restrain children in federallyapproved child safety seats.• Drive with your lights on. Keep your head-

lights on (even during the day) so children andother drivers can see you.• Slow down. Allow time to identify unex-

pected problems and drive defensively.• Look out. Watch between parked cars and

for other objects (balls, Frisbees, skateboards,

etc.) that indicate children are at play and coulddart into the street.• Use eye contact. Make eye contact with

children who are crossing the street. Be aware oftheir next step and indicate what you would likethem to do.• Look for clues. Playgrounds, ballfields and

other areas are indicators that children could bein the area.• Look both ways. Look for children, pedes-

trians and cyclists, not just other vehicles.Summer should be a joyous and exhilarating

time for all of us. Let's keep it that way by mak-ing sure all our children are safe, sound andready for school in the fall.

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Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safetyBy Lt. Col. Matthew Luzzato, commanderU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District

Since the travel magazine Conde Nast named Charleston the number onedestination to visit in the United States, many military members are pleasedwhen they are handed their next assignment and see the location, "Charleston,SC." It is a beautiful place with great weather, friendly people and top of theline restaurants and, a bonus, it's surrounded by water. We are fortunate to livehere every day or, at least, every day until our assignment is complete. We feelblessed to call the Lowcountry our home.Until I arrived, I actually didn't realize just how much water there is around

Charleston. I quickly became familiar with Charleston Harbor, the AtlanticIntracoastal Waterway and Folly Beach because I was now professionallyinvolved with these bodies of water. It didn't take long to learn of all the otherbeaches, lakes and wonderful water spots where Charlestonians spend theirfree time. It felt like everywhere I turned, people were boating, swimming,fishing and enjoying Charleston's abundant aquatic gifts.Unfortunately, it didn't take long before I started hearing the "down side" of

so much water - drownings. Last summer, almost every week, it seemed like Ieither read in the newspaper or heard on the nightly news of such a tragic event.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the nation's leading provider of out-

door recreation with more than 400 lake and river projects in 43 states andmore than 370 million visitors each year. While the Charleston District doesn'tmanage any recreation sites in South Carolina, the Savannah District managesthree campgrounds in the state at Lakes Hartwell, Russell and Thurmond.For all of these reasons, the Charleston District has begun utilizing Bobber,

the Water Safety Dog the Corps' national mascot, to promote children's watersafety. Drowning is the number one injury-related cause of death in childrenages one to four. Bobber has made several appearances around theLowcountry in recent months. The message from Bobber and the Corps is sim-ple - always wear your life jacket when you're in or near water.As we enter these summer months, keep your family happy and safe by

remembering what Bobber has taught me:

• Closely supervise children who are in and around water.• Learn CPR• Teach children how to swim• Wear life jackets in and around lakes and oceans• Expect the unexpected, always wear a life jacket on a boat• Weak swimmers, should wear their life jacket while in the pool• Adults watching kids in or near the water should avoid distracting activi-

ties like using cell phones.

Bobber, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers national water safety mascot, interactswith Memminger elementary school students in May 2016. Bobber promoteschildren's water safety by reminding the youngsters to always wear their lifejackets when they are near or in the water. Memminger elementary school islocated in downtown Charleston, S.C.

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An Indian woman's journey into the Air ForceBy Maj. Anita Shade375th Dental Squadron

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. –Growing up on Willingdon Island, ninedegrees north of the equator along theshores of the Arabian Sea, I had the privi-lege of living childhood in paradise – warmocean breezes, swaying coconut palms andwild monsoons. I spent my days chasingcrabs, swimming, waving passing ships andletting my imagination run wild. I wouldstare hard into the horizon, wondering whatmagical adventures lay yonder.One of my favorite pastimes was playing

teacher.I would drape a cloth over my shoulder

to mimic a sari, which is a traditional Indiancostume, arm myself with a ruler, and recitelessons to my students who consisted offour favorite teddy bears. Homework wasso much more fun this way – an early dis-covery that is continuing to reap rewards.Today, 40 years later and over 8,000

miles from India, I find myself playing thesame role, only this time I wear the uniformof an American Airman, hold the stick overa dental residency program and train new graduates in the art of enabling rapidglobal mobility.The thought continues to amaze me.How could this be? At 23, I had graduated as a dentist and decided to leave

India and spend a year in Doha, Qatar, where my father worked as a harborpilot. The plan was to prepare myself for specialty training.Little did I know, I was about to be hurled on a roller coaster for the wildest

ride of my life.

In a few short months, I wouldleave everything familiar andarrive in San Diego, California, asthe bride of an American sailor. Itwas a hasty decision; one I wouldsoon regret.The next decade was spent

struggling to fight loneliness,abuse and poverty on one hand,and falling in love with my newsurroundings on the other.My Indian degree was invalid in

America, so I worked odd jobs,eventually as a dental assistant atseveral practices. The owner of onepractice took me under her wingand challenged me to work towardsearning a U.S. dental license.As I worked my way through

dental school, I overheard a con-versation about opportunities towork with the U.S. Air Force. Ikeyed in my interest on their web-site later on that night, a simplemove that has brought me where Iam today. It was hands down thebest decision I have made.

My nine year military career has been nothing short of spectacular. It helpedme blossom and grow through four years of specialty training, three assign-ments and an opportunity to see my childhood dream of teaching fulfilled.Today, I am confident. I am empowered. I am proud. I am grateful, and I

am humbled to serve arm in arm with my fellow Airmen in an Air Force whererace, color or gender are not discriminated against, but where diversity isembraced and celebrated. I am excited about the future.The sky is the limit. Aim High Airmen.

Maj. Anita Shade, 375th Dental Squadron dental residency program direc-tor, joined the Air Force almost a decade ago. Shade grew up in India andmoved to Doha, Qatar when she was 23, where she planned on goingthrough training to be a harbor pilot like her father. However, she movedto the U.S. a few months later, where she spent the next 10 years strug-gling. Then, she got her U.S. dental license and became an Airman.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

Insurance updates critical to all servicemembersBy Brian Harriman, casualty assistance representative628 Force Support Squadron

Most servicemembers keep their records up-to-date because they receive automated reminders orleadership directs them to review their records. Forexample:Most people are good about updating their virtu-

al Record of Emergency Data (vRED). If a lifechanging event doesn't cause an individual toreview their vRED, the annual reminder from vir-tual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) notifiesthem to do so.What about the Servicemember's Group Life

Insurance (SGLI) election? Since there are novMPF reminders, each member must verify/updatetheir own SGLI election. This is important becausefailing to update your SGLI election could result in

an incorrect person receiving your benefits. Forexample:Recently, I met a divorced JB Charleston SSgt

who married for a second time a year later. TheSSgt's vRED was up to date but the SGLI electionstill had the first spouse listed as the beneficiary forSGLI. The current spouse wasn't listed at all.Verifying one's SGLI election can be done on

the AF Portal by accessing the Air Force PersonnelCenter (AFPC) Secure web site. Additionally,there is an option for a PRDA (Personnel RecordsDisplay Application). The miscellaneous sectionhas the SGLV 8286 form (the SGLI election form).Each servicemember should review the most recentSGLV 8286. It will show if a reduced SGLIamount was elected, who's been designated as thebeneficiary (ies) and their contact information.If the SGLV 8286 is correct, no further action is

required. If the form is outdated, a trip to CustomerService in bldg. 503 is required to makechanges/updates. Customer Service has a comput-er loaded with the latest SGLV 8286 form that canbe completed and printed in the office. Whilethere, a Customer Service representative will anno-tate the appropriate portion of the SGLV 8286 andprocess the form for an official change/update.The final steps for each servicemember are tocheck PRDA to make sure the new form makes itinto their records and to check their LES to makesure the payroll deduction matches the election.For questions about SGLI (including FSGLI and

TSGLI), please contact, Brian Harriman, CasualtyAssistance Representative, 628 FSS, JBCharleston, SC DSN: 673-6334, Commercial:(843)963-6334

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By Seaman Apprentice Tiffany Tucker, USNNaval Health Clinic Charleston

A Joint Base Charleston Sailor is beinghailed as a Good Samaritan for rendering aideto a man injured in a bike accident.Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Price

was driving home from Naval Health ClinicCharleston, where he works as a hospitalcorpsman, when he saw a man on a nearbybike trail thrown violently from his bike."Traffic was moving slowly and I saw him

out of the corner of my eye," Price said. "Hehad somehow lost control of his bike andflipped forward. My first thought was, 'Wow,that had to really hurt; he landed pretty hard.'I was just worried he might have sustained ahead injury."Price parked his car and hurried to assess the

situation. The cyclist had landed on his shoul-der and the area around his collar bone wasswollen. Price used an extra t-shirt to create animprovised sling, immobilizing the biker's armto prevent further injury. Price drove the bikerto the emergency room and waited with himuntil he was seen by hospital staff.Price said his training and experience as a

corpsman helped him remain calm and confi-dent while taking action."I could identify the injury

and I knew the right meas-ures to take," Price said. "Idefinitely wouldn't haveknown what to do if I had notbeen a corpsman."NHCC Command Master

Chief Robert Miley wasn'tsurprised of Price's actions. "It is part of his character

to stop and help somebody,"Miley said. "He's an exem-plary Sailor who goes aboveand beyond the call of dutyto assist others."Price's actions earned him

the Navy and Marine CorpsAchievement Medal whichwas presented to him duringa recent award ceremony atNHCC."It's humbling," Price said

after receiving the award."(Helping injured people) issomething we do on a day-to-day basis. It's somethingwe, as corpsmen, don't think

is a big deal but it's good to know we're appre-ciated."NHCC Commanding Officer Capt.

Elizabeth Maley commended Price for hisefforts."There were a lot of cars on the road and

plenty of people had the opportunity to stop tohelp someone who was hurt. However, it oneof our corpsmen who stepped up," Maleysaid. "What Hospitalman 2nd Class Price didfor that biker should be a reminder to us allthat one act of kindness, no matter how big orsmall, can make an unbelievable difference insomeone's life."Price hopes his story encourages others to

assist others when they can."We know when we should do the right

thing," Price said. "Being selfless is morethan part of the job."A native of Delphi, Indiana, Price has been

in the Navy for seven years and has been serv-ing at NHCC since 2013. He was namedNHCC's Blue Jacket of the Quarter, first quar-ter 2014. He is slated for a permanent changeof duty station to Camp Lejeune, NorthCarolina in June. Price said he aspires tobecome an Independent Duty Corpsman inthe near future.

Joint Base Charleston sailoraids bike accident victim

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Price, a hospital corpsmanserving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, located at Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons Station, S.C., is lauded as a GoodSamaritan for rendering aide to a man injured in a bike accident.

Navy photo / Kris Patterson

By 2nd Lt. Rebecca Ryti 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Commuting to and from Joint BaseCharleston can be expensive and time con-suming, particularly when having to deal withthe traffic around Charleston.If you are looking for a way to save time

and money while minimizing your carbonfootprint, look no further than vRide. Fornearly 40 years, vRide has been offering pub-lic vanpooling services to federal and privateemployers. vRide is now available to allemployees at JB Charleston. All military employees, using a qualified

mode of transportation, are entitled to a feder-al commute-to-work benefit. Effective Jan. 1,2016, the federal government increased thisbenefit to a maximum of $255 per month withthe intention of minimizing traffic congestionand reducing air pollution. The changemarks a 96% jump from 2015's $130 monthlybenefit and translates to a much less expen-sive commute for many. vRide takes advan-tage of this opportunity and is passing the sav-ings on to commuters.Here's how vanpooling works:To start a vanpool for JBC employees,

vRide matches interestedcommuters based upon geo-graphical location and com-muting preferences. Once apool of typically four-to-15people is formed, vRide pro-vides the van, vehicle insur-ance / maintenance, billingmanagement and continualcustomer service.The vanpool splits the

van's monthly operating cost,which is primarily determinedby vehicle model, the group'stotal commuting expenses(including mileage, gas, park-ing and tolls) and number ofvanpoolers. The total is thenreduced, by incorporatingeach rider's and (or) vanpool'smonthly benefit and (or) sub-sidy, including the up-to $255maximum benefit for federalemployees.Additionally, riders choose

from various vehicle modelsand year options, including

minivans, sport utility vehicles and full-sizedpassenger vans; as well as multiple vehiclefeatures, including Wi-Fi, front and rear airconditioning and heating, reading lights andsubscription radio services.After receiving a vehicle, vanpool mem-

bers create their own guidelines, includingpick-up and drop-off points, timing and gen-eral preferences. One of the greatest vanpool-ing concerns is perceived lack of freedom.However, the Guaranteed Ride Home pro-gram provides a ride home on days where anearlier or later departure is needed.Additionally, there is no long-term commit-ment - the vRide program is month to month.In 2015, vRide helped: Take 12-million

vehicles off the road, save more than 47-mil-lion gallons of gas; a monetary savings ofmore than $115 million, removing 480,000tons of carbon monoxide and dioxide out ofthe air.Interested? Think you might want to join

the vRide community? Let's get to know eachother through this quick 8 question surveyhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D6B9YPFFor further information or to join a vanpool

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Airmen are evaluated on donning gas masks during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives drill aspart of Exercise Crescent Reach 16, May 19, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The exercise tested JB Charleston’s abil-ity to launch a large aircraft formation and mobilize a large amount of cargo and passengers.

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

Mobility exerciseContinued from Page 1

Airmen inspect theirdeployment gear aspart of ExerciseCrescent Reach 16,May 24, 2016, at JointBase Charleston, S.C.The exercise tested JBCharleston’s ability tolaunch a large aircraftformation and mobilizea large amount ofcargo and passengers.

An Airman wears a gas mask during a chemical, biological, radiologi-cal, nuclear and explosives drill as part of Exercise Crescent Reach 16,May 19, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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437th AW vice commander, about the start of the exercise."Our maintainers have been working around the clock forthe last four days generating our airplanes. We are going toload up the 82nd Airborne and demonstrate we can drop theGlobal Response Force anywhere at any given time. That'swhat we are proving today."In addition to the JB Charleston C-17 aircraft, other par-

ticipating aircraft included: two C-17s from Joint BaseLewis-McChord, Wash., two C-130 Hercules from DyessAir Force Base, Texas, one C-130 from Rhode Island AirNational Guard, two C-130s from Charlotte Air NationalGuard, N.C., two KC-135 Stratotankers from MacDillAFB, Fla., and Rickenbacker ANG, Ohio and two A-10Warthogs and one J-STARS aircraft from Robins AFB, Ga.

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From 628th Security Forces Squadron

During this year's Charleston's Police Week celebration,Joint Base Charleston SFS Combat Arms Training andMaintenance Flight hosted an elementary level Excellence-in-Competition (EIC) Pistol Match on Weds, 18 May. The EICProgram is an awards program recognizing marksmanshipand is open to all military members. Individuals earn awards(badges) by scoring points in marksmanship competitionshosted by the military services, the Civilian MarksmanshipProgram (CMP) or the National Rifle Association (NRA).Participants in the competition were invited to fire M9 and

9MM handguns at targets, one handed and two handed withvariations, to achieve the best overall score out of 300 totalpoints.The top 10 percent of the participants walked away with

bragging rights and authorization to wear the distinguished

Elementary Excellence in Competition Pistol Badge. AFI 36-2903 authorizes the wear of badges below their ribbon rackwhile in uniform.The 2016 competition was held at the at the Federal Law

Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) pistol range at JointBase Charleston, S.C. Approximately 50 service membersfaced off against one another. Five competitors took homeaward honors.This was the first year the EIC was held at the FLETC

shooting range but Technical Sgt. Brian Cooney, 628 SFScombat arms NCOIC and event organizer, believes it will con-tinue."I've been part of numerous competitive shooting events

and I think the EIC is a great venue for service members tocome out and have fun in a friendly competition," he said.Cooney said the competition also provides military mem-

bers who don't often get to shoot an opportunity to hone their

marksmanship skills."This is an opportunity for people to earn a rarely seen

badge and practice their fundamental shooting skills," he said."So even though you're competing you're also improving yourcombat skills as well."This year's Elementary EIC Top Gun was 1st Lt Chris

Melendez of the 628th SFS with an overall score of 262points.The four other award winners were:Tuscany, David J TSgt USAF AMC 628 CONS/LGCBHarbison, William R SrA USAF AMC 628 CONS/LGCBBraddock, Zachary J TSgt USAF AMC 437 MXG/QAUptmor, Daniel J 1st Lt USAF AMC 628 CS/SCO

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Staying prepared at Joint Base Charleston

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Hurricane Hugo caused 50 deaths and damaged or destroyedover 26, 000 homes in the Carolinas, according to East CarolinaUniversity. Are you prepared for another Hurricane Hugo?Hurricane season starts on 1 June and ends 30 November. Allmembers of Joint Base Charleston should know the householditems needed before, during and after a hurricane. There are alsomany resources available to prepare family members and pets.

Emergency KitAn emergency supply kit and a "go bag" in the event of an

evacuation are absolutely necessary. All family members shouldknow where the kits are located and know their family evacua-tion plan. All kits are not exactly the same for the needs of onefamily may differ from another. Some basic and often forgottenitems are: • Prescription medication, required medical supplies, first-aid kit • Bottled water (one gallon per person for three days), non-

perishable food items • Battery-operated or crank radio• Maps of evacuation routes found on sctraffic.org • Copies of important documents www.knowyourstuff.org• Gas for vehicles • Cash

AccountabilityIn the event of evacuation, it is imperative to watch the news

and keep in touch with your chain of command. Active dutymembers who live on the installation will evacuate when theJoint Base Commander (JBC) gives the order, and individualswho live off the installation will evacuate when civil authoritiesgive the order & that order is followed with the JBC’s order.Evacuations will occur in zones, become familiar with the all theevacuation zones. Air Force Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS),

Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS),Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and AssessmentSystem (ADPAAS), and Coast Guard Personnel Accountabilityand Assessment System (CGPAAS) are the standardized methodfor the military services to account, assess, manage, and monitorthe recovery and reconstitution process for personnel and theirfamilies affected and/or scattered by a wide-spread catastrophicevent. These accountability sites should be updated upon arrivalto evacuation location. Members will be paid to evacuate only ifthe JB CHS commander has given the order and only in accor-dance with that order. The commander’s evacuation order willinclude the number of miles that members are authorized to trav-el and be paid for.

Information and UpdatesStorm updates will come from many sources to include the

local news stations. Official JB Charleston news will come fromthe Joint Base Public Affairs office via news releases andFacebook. Another form of notification will come via the At-Hoc system, the purple globe icon found on all Air ForceNetwork (AFNET) and Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI)

desktops. This program relays mission critical messages to basework centers by telephone, email, computer pop-up notices andtext messages. However, it is your responsibility, the baseemployee, to keep your contact information updated. If yourcontact information is incorrect, important alerts and/updatescannot be communicated in a timely manner.Unit Emergency Management Representatives and the Joint

Base Charleston office of Emergency Management are availableto as sources for on base and off base military residents. We urgeyou to take the time to prepare your homes and become familiarwith the resources available before a storm arrives. The FederalEmergency Management Agency has a Web site dedicated toproviding disaster information to the public. Visitwww.ready.gov for a full list of emergency supplies and how tomake a disaster plan. For more hurricane information, visitwww.charlestoncounty.org.

EvacuationIf you are ordered to evacuate, do so without delay. It is

important for you and your family to know if you are part of aHurricane Evacuation Zone, the Evacuation Routes and whereyou will go.When Do I Evacuate?• The SC Governor will issue the evacuation order by evacu-

ation zones.• Military members are not authorized to evacuate until

ordered to do so.• Per Diem entitlements are not authorized for anyone until

approved by the Installation CC. • Notify chain of command or supervisor of planned route,

method and destination.• During hurricane evacuation, roads that we travel everyday

may be affected by re-routing for evacuations.• The major cause of deaths during hurricanes is drowning.

Leave early to avoid the risk of being marooned.• Follow the recommended routes and avoid shortcuts.• Secure your home before leaving and shut off your water,

gas, or electric service before evacuating.

Hurricane season nearing - you should be prepared

The U.S. operates off a 5-tier system known as the Saffir-Simpson Scale for categorizing the severity of a storm and itspotential storm surge. Use this chart for reference:

CAT 1 – 74-95 mph – Dangerous; some damage to vegetationand signs

CAT 2 – 111-129 mph – Extensive; damage to mobile homes,roofs, some flooding

CAT 3 – 111-129 mph – Devastating; damage to small build-ings, blockage on low-lying roads, near-total power loss

CAT 4 – 130-156 mph – Catastrophic; damage to roofs andmobile homes, downed trees

CAT 5 – 157 mph or higher – Catastrophic; framed homes willbe destroyed, roof failure, wall collapse, fallen trees, and powerpoles. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.

HURCON/TCCOR ScaleIn addition to the hurricane scale, Joint Base Charleston uses

the following notification system called HURCONs or HurricaneConditions to describe how long we have until damaging windswill arrive.

HURCON/TCCOR 5 - General Hurricane Season, 1 Jun – 30 NovHURCON/TCCOR 4 – 58 mph within 96 hoursHURCON/TCCOR 3 – 58 mph within 72 hoursHURCON/TCCOR 2 – 58 mph within 48 hoursHURCON/TCCOR 1 – 58 mph within 24 hoursHURCON/TCCOR 1E – 58 mph winds occurring and other

dangerous condition associated w/storm are present. All outsideactivity strictly prohibited.

HURCON/TCCOR 1R – Life threatening storm hazards havepassed but damage may persist. Only emergency responders anddamage assessment personnel are released 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

- - -How do you keep CATEGORY and HURCON separate?

Remember, “Count up in intensity/strength, count down to landfall.”

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. For area hurricane information, visithttp://www.charlestoncounty.org/. For evacuation information,visit http://www.scdot.org/getting/evacuation.aspx

Hurricanes DefinedTropical Depression: A rotary circulation of clouds with windsup to 38 mph.Tropical Storm: Once winds within a tropical system reach 39miles per hour and the distinct low pressure area is well definedby a rotating circulation, the system is considered a tropicalstorm and is given a name.Hurricane: Sustained winds exceeding 74 miles per hour orgreater, dangerously high water and rough seas.Hurricane Watch: Issued when hurricane conditions are a realpossibility for an area within 48 hours.Hurricane Warning: Issued when a hurricane is expectedwithin 36 hours. Begin precautionary action at once.

Watches & WarningsDuring a tropical storm, with the potential of evolving into a

hurricane, weather information will be a popular topic on newsnetworks. It's important to know your terms. Use this chart forreference:

Hurricane Watch – An announcement that hurricane condi-tions are possible within the specified area. Watches are issued48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.

Hurricane Warning – An announcement that hurricane con-ditions are expected within the specified area. Warnings areissued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously

high water or a combination of dangerously high water andexceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may beless than hurricane force.

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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says the 2016 Atlantichurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30,will most likely be near-normal, but forecast uncertainty in theclimate signals that influence the formation of Atlantic stormsmake predicting this season particularly difficult.NOAA predicts a 70 percent likelihood of 10 to 16 named

storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 4 to 8 couldbecome hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or high-er). While a near-normal season is most likely with a 45 percentchance, there is also a 30 percent chance of an above-normal sea-son and a 25 percent chance of a below-normal season. Includedin today’s outlook is Hurricane Alex, a pre-season storm thatformed over the far eastern Atlantic in January.“This is a more challenging hurricane season outlook than

most because it’s difficult to determine whether there will bereinforcing or competing climate influences on tropical stormdevelopment,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricaneforecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. "However, anear-normal prediction for this season suggests we could seemore hurricane activity than we’ve seen in the last three years,which were below normal.”Bell explained there is uncertainty about whether the high

activity era of Atlantic hurricanes, which began in 1995, hasended. This high-activity era has been associated with an oceantemperature pattern called the warm phase of the Atlantic Multi-Decadal Oscillation or AMO, marked by warmer Atlantic Oceantemperatures and a stronger West African monsoon. However,during the last three years weaker hurricane seasons have beenaccompanied by a shift toward the cool AMO phase, marked bycooler Atlantic Ocean temperatures and a weaker West Africanmonsoon. If this shift proves to be more than short-lived, it couldusher in a low-activity era for Atlantic hurricanes, and this periodmay already have begun. High- and low-activity eras typicallylast 25 to 40 years.In addition, El Niño is dissipating and NOAA’s Climate

Prediction Center is forecasting a 70 percent chance that La Niña— which favors more hurricane activity — will be present dur-ing the peak months of hurricane season, August throughOctober. However, current model predictions show uncertainty

as to how strong La Niña and its impacts will be.Despite the challenging seasonal prediction, NOAA is poised

to deliver actionable environmental intelligence during the hur-ricane season with more accuracy to help save lives and liveli-hoods and enhance the national economy as we continue build-ing a Weather-Ready Nation.“This is a banner year for NOAA and the National Weather

Service — As our Hurricane Forecast ImprovementProgramoffsite link turns five, we’re on target with our five-yeargoal to improve track and intensity forecasts by 20 percenteach,” said NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D.“Building on a successful supercomputer upgrade in January,we’re adding unprecedented new capabilities to our hurricaneforecast models — investing in science and technology infusionto bring more accuracy to hurricane forecasts in 2016.”Coming online later this season are major new investments to

further improve NOAA’s ability to monitor hurricanes as theyform and provide more timely and accurate warnings for theirimpacts. NOAA’s new National Water Model — set to launch laterthis summer — will provide hourly water forecasts for 700 timesmore locations than our current flood forecast system, greatlyenhancing our ability to forecast inland flooding from tropical sys-tems. In the fall, NOAA will launch GOES-R, a next generationweather satellite that will scan the Earth five times faster, with aresolution four times greater than ever before, to produce muchsharper images of hurricanes and other severe weather.NOAA works with a number of partners in the private and pub-

lic sectors to ensure communities and businesses have the infor-mation they need to act well ahead of a land-falling hurricane.“While seasonal forecasts may vary from year to year —

some high, some low — it only takes one storm to significantlydisrupt your life,” stated FEMA Deputy Administrator JosephNimmich. “Preparing for the worst can keep you, your family,and first responders out of harm’s way. Take steps today to beprepared: develop a family communications plan, build an emer-gency supply kit for your home, and make sure you and yourfamily know your evacuation route. These small steps can helpsave your life when disaster strikes.”NOAA will issue an updated outlook for the Atlantic hurri-

cane season in early August, just prior to the peak of the season.

Near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely

Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are respon-sibilities that are shared by all. It only takes one storm to change your life and community.

Plan and Take Action • Develop a written plan and share it with family and friends. Include how you will com-

municate with each other if you are separated.• Include your entire family in the planning process.• Ensure all family members know where the emergency supply kit and important items are

located (medications, deeds, insurance paperwork, etc.)

Actions To Consider• Bring in outdoor objects and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.• Secure home by closing and boarding windows.• Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and

close quickly.• Store drinking water in disinfected bath tubs, jugs, bottles and cooking pots.• Secure boats and RVs or move to a safe area.• Beware of the "eye" of the hurricane. If the calm storm center passes directly overhead,

there will be a lull in the wind lasting from a few minutes to half an hour or more.• Make a record of your personal property.• Review evacuation plan and assemble your emergency supply kit.

Making preparations for the worstHurricane safety information courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Emergency Management Office

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"The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane isfrom the storm surge."

Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm,over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surgeshould not be confused with storm tide.

Storm tide is defined as the water level rise due to the combi-nation of storm surge and the astronomical tide. This rise in waterlevel can cause extreme flooding in coastal areas particularlywhen storm surge coincides with normal high tide, resulting instorm tides reaching up to 20 feet or more in some cases. Forexample, if there is a normal high tide of 3 feet and a storm surgeof 15 feet, the storm tide would be 18 feet.

Wind driven waves are then superimposed on the storm tide.This combination of high winds and storm tide topped off withbattering waves can cause severe flooding in coastal areas, mak-ing the danger tremendous. Hurricane Hugo's storm tide was thehighest ever recorded on the East Coast at an estimated 20 feetjust north of Charleston!

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) will issue a newexperimental map this hurricane season in hopes of improv-ing decision-making for possible coastal evacuations from astorm. The storm surge forecast map will provide emergencymanagement officials and the public with a better idea ofwhere and how they could be affected by the surge brought bya hurricane. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

STORM SURGE SAFETY ACTIONS• Select the nearest possible evacuation destination, preferably

in your local area, and map out your route. Don’t get on the roadwithout a planned route, or place to go.Choose the home of the closest friend/relative not in a desig-

nated evacuation zone and discuss your plan with them beforehurricane season. - You may also choose a hotel/motel outside of the vulnerable

area. - If neither of these options is available, as a last resort, consid-

er the closest possible public shelter. Remember, with the excep-tion of the Coliseum in North Charleston, public shelters do notaccept pets.- Use the SC evacuation routes & reversal plans designated by

authorities and become familiar with your route by driving it

before an evacuation order is issued.• Special Needs Planning - If you have special needs, the fol-

lowing organizations can help you make a plan and register youfor emergency assistance:- Medical Needs - S.C. Department of Health and

Environmental Control (DHEC) at (843)953-0038 - Mobility & Other Special Needs - Disabilities Resource

Center at (843)225-5080• Prepare your home prior to leaving by boarding up doors and

windows, securing or moving indoors all yard objects, and turningoff all utilities. • If you live in an evacuation zone and are ordered to evacuate

by officials, do so as quickly as possible. Do not wait or delayyour departure, to do so will only increase your chances of beingstuck in traffic, or even worse, not being able to get out at all. • Expect traffic congestion and delays during evacuations. Plan

for significantly longer travel times than normal to reach yourintended destination; don't forget to take entertainment for the kids!• Stay tuned to a local radio or television station and listen

carefully for any advisories or specific instructions from localofficials. Monitor your NOAA Weather Radio.

HURRICANE HAZARDS - FLOODINGInland Flooding: "In the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, inland flooding

was responsible for more than half of the deaths associated withtropical cyclones in the United States."When it comes to hurricanes, wind speeds do not tell the whole

story. Hurricanes produce storm surges, tornadoes, and often themost deadly of all - inland flooding. While storm surge is always a potential threat, more people

have died due to inland flooding from 1970 - 2000. Intense rain-fall is not directly tied to the wind speed of hurricanes; in fact,some of the greatest rainfall amounts occur from weaker stormsthat drift slowly or stall over an area.

Inland flooding is the major threat from hurricanes for peopleliving inland and can be a major threat to communities hundredsof miles from the coast. Hurricane Floyd (1999) brought intense rains and record flood-

ing to the Eastern U.S. Of the 56 people who perished, 50drowned due to inland flooding.Tropical Storm Alberto (1994) drifted over the Southeast US

and produced torrential rainfall. Over 21 inches of rain fell inGeorgia; 33 people drowned and damage exceeded $750 million.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?• When you hear hurricane, think inland flooding. • Determine whether you live in a potential flood zone. • If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. • Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media. • Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. • Do not attempt to cross flowing water, before OR after a

storm! As little as six inches of water may knock an adult off theirfeet and cause you to lose control of your vehicle; twenty-fourinches will carry away most vehicles, to include pickup trucks andSUVs.- Remember, Turn Around, Don't Drown!• Get flood insurance; flood damage is NOT covered by regu-

lar homeowners insurance.- There is a 30-day waiting period after applying for flood

insurance.- The National Flood Insurance Program provides information,

maps and assistance finding an agent.

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Winds: Hurricanes are classified using thempson Hurricane Wind Scale based on theird wind speed. (See Page 6)cal storm-force winds are strong enough to

rous to those caught in them. For this rea- rgency managers plan on having their evac-

complete and their personnel sheltered he onset of tropical storm-force winds, note-force winds.cane-force winds can easily destroy build-

mobile homes. Debris such as signs, roof- rial, and small items left outside become issiles in hurricanes. Extensive damage to wers, water and underground utility lines rooted trees), and fallen poles cause consid- sruption.rise buildings are also vulnerable to hurri-ce winds, particularly at the higher levels

since wind speed tends to increase with height. Recentresearch suggests you should stay below the tenthfloor, but still above any floors at risk for floodingAs a general rule of thumb, the hurricane’s right

side (relative to the direction it is traveling) is themost dangerous part of the storm because of theadditive effect of the hurricane wind speed and speedof the larger atmospheric flow. The increased windson the right side increase the storm surge.Nonetheless, winds can stay above hurricanestrength well inland. Hurricane Hugo (1989), forexample, battered Charlotte, North Carolina (whichis 175 miles inland) with gusts to nearly 100 mph.

High Wind Safety Actions - as a hurricaneapproaches• Most mobile and manufactured homes are not

built to withstand hurricane force winds. Residents

of these types of homes should relocate to a nearbysafer structure once local officials issue a hurricaneevacuation order for their community. • Once a hurricane watch is issued, install your

window shutters or plywood panels. • When a hurricane warning is issued, finish

securing or bringing inside all outside objects, toinclude lawn furniture, which could become a pro-jectile in high winds. • Listen carefully for safety instructions from

local officials, and go to your designated “SafeRoom” when directed to do so. • Monitor NOAA Weather Radio. Visit

www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ for more information.• Do not leave your “Safe Room” until directed to

do so by local officials, even if it appears that thewinds calmed. Remember that there is little to nowind in the eye of a hurricane.

urricane Hazards – Destructive Winds

A Hurricane Watch is issued when hurri-cane conditions are a real possibility foran area within 48 hours. Here are somethings you should do to prepare for apossible Hurricane Warning:• Review your family disaster plan and

check your Emergency Supplies Kit to includefood and water supplies.

• Review evacuation plans. Learnsafe routes inland and plan your evacua-tion route. Be ready to drive 20 to 50miles inland to locate a safe place.• Make sure the gas tank in your car

is full.• Make arrangements for pets, and iden-

fy pet-friendly hotels if you plan to evacuate• Refill prescription medications.

hor or stow small boats.

• Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and gardentools; anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.• Remove outside antennas.• Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows.• Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when

absolutely necessary and close quickly.• Store drinking water in jugs, bottles and clean bathtubs.• Trim dead or weak branches from trees.• Stay tuned to local media and your Weather Alert Radio for

updates on the storm.If a Hurricane Warning IS announced, take these additional steps:• Store valuables such as jewelry, silverware, photos and scrap-

books and important personal papers and identification in a safe place,such as a waterproof container on the highest level of your home.• Park your car in a sheltered area or on high ground.• Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for official

instructions.• Evacuate if the order is given.

• If you must stay at home, stay inside away from windows, sky-lights and glass doors.• Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries. Avoid using

open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source oflight.• If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power

"surge" when electricity is restored.• If officials order an evacuation:- Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for

washed-out bridges.- Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off

electricity and the main water valve.- Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going.- If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate

furniture to protect it from flooding, or move it to a higher floor.- Bring your pre-assembled Emergency Supplies Kit.- Bring blankets and sleeping bags if you are going to a shelter.- Lock your home and leave.

ency Management Office

urricane Watch: How to prepare for a possible warning

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A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 437th AirliftWing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., delivered NASA's OriginsSpectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security -Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft from BuckleyAir Force Base, Colorado, to Cape Canaveral, Florida, onMay 20, 2016.The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will travel to a near-Earth

asteroid, called Bennu and bring at least a 2.1 ounce sampleback to Earth for study. The mission will help scientistsinvestigate how planets formed and how life began, as wellas improving the understanding of how asteroids couldimpact Earth."We were excited to partner with NASA to enable this

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As planned, the spacecraft will reach its asteroid target in2018 and return a sample to Earth in 2023.The OSIRIS-REx mission seeks answers to questions cen-

tral to the human experience: Where did we come from? Whatis our destiny? OSIRIS-REx is going to Bennu, a carbon-richasteroid that records the earliest history of our solar ystem,and will be bringing a piece of it back to Earth. Bennu maycontain the molecular precursors to the origin of life and theEarth's oceans. Bennu is also a potentially hazardous asteroidwith a chance of impacting the Earth late in the 22nd century.OSIRIS-REx will determine Bennu's physical and chemicalproperties, which will be critical to refining the impact proba-bility estimate and developing an impact mitigation strategy,if necessary.

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Dennis Tony and Kevin Gravely (left) from the LowcountryFood Bank present a certificate of appreciation to sailors fromthe Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit community service divi-sion May 20, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Todd Musselman (left) from the American Red Cross presentsa letter of appreciation to Sailors from the Naval Nuclear PowerTraining Unit community service division May 20, 2016, at JointBase Charleston, S.C.

Captain Robert Hudson, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unitcommander presents Chief Petty Officer Khalil Santos a Navyand Marine Corps commendation medal May 20, 2016, at JointBase Charleston, S.C. Santos started the NPTU communityservice division in October 2015, leading more than 100 sailorswho have volunteered nearly 10,000 hours in support of localnonprofit organizations. The program, created for Sailors onhold from NPTU, awaiting orders due to medical, legal or otherreasons, provides the opportunity to give back to the localcommunity while resolving personal matters.

For stories, photos and archives, visit www.charleston.af.mil

The Patriot • June 3 - 16, 201610 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

SSgt Adrienne Forth - 437th OSSCIV Joy Franklin - 628th CESSSgt Lakia Hamlin - 437th APS2nd Lt Ariel Saltin - 437th APSSSgt Lakin Trahan - 628th MDGSSgt Shemerica Washington - 628th FSS1st Lt Megumi Voight - 1 CTCSTSgt Melynda Winter - 628th CES/CEOIECIV Judy Driggers - 628th OBSSgt Jarid Hasty-Milton - 437th AMXS

Air Base Victim Advocates

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

ET2 Alex Bradley Moore - NPTUEM1 Jeremy Calhoun - NPTUET2 Mike Daigle - NPTUET2 Desaree Edwards - NPTUMM2 Bradley Holtermann - NPTUMM3 Toni Lombardi - NPTUMM2 Nick McDowall - NPTUMM2 Britany Mertens - NPTUEM2 Dustin Miller - NPTUET1 Ray Morris - NPTUMM2 Austin Norman - NPTUMM2 Jon Plant - NPTUMM2 Travis Ritter - NPTUMM2 Bob Satterfield - NPTUHM3 Shelbe Smith - NPTUEM2 Phil Spratford - NPTUMM2 Alecz Sitton - NPTUET2 CJ Stangl - NPTUMN2 Brandon Odom - NMCETC Kyle Wright - NMCHM2 James Rivas - NOSC Charleston PS2 Maureen Tate - NOSC CharelstonYN2 David Gates - SPAWARLT James Turnwall - The Citadel, NROTCGM1 Miranda Marable - CRS-10

NWS Charleston Victim Advocates

SAPR Corner

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

Air Base SARC 843-817-8397

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

Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855

DOD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247

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 Earl Ogburn, Ch, 1Lt, USAFR 628th ABW IMA Reserve Chaplain

“Resilience is accepting your new reality, even ifit’s less good than the one you had before. You canfight it, you can do nothing but scream about what youhave lost or you can accept it and try to put togethersomething that is good.” – Elizabeth EdwardsThis quote reminds us (especially in the mili-

tary) that we are always faced with new realities.

These realities may be disappointments, blessings,sickness, good reports, etc. It is important for us toalways look for the spiritual in every circumstancein life to remain resilient. God maybe at work inour lives no matter what reality we face. We arereminded that God works for the good of thosewho love Him. Today, let me encourage you to heed Edward’s

advice to “put together something that is good” inwhatever situation you face.

“Put Together Something That is Good…”

Joint Base Charleston’s Airmen Against Drunk Driving offers free, confidential rides home.To volunteer, email AADD.charleston@charleston.af.mil

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

81 TOTAL SAVES FOR 2016# of Days Since Last JB Charleston DUI - 20

(Last: May 14, 2016 - 628 CES AMXS)Total # of DUIs for

JB Charleston 2016 - 13963 - AADD

Airmen Against Drunk Driving: Wingmen Saving Lives

DUI CONDITION:YELLOW

Charleston Animal Society honorsmilitary working dogs and handlers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jonathan Garrett, Military Working Dog handler, 628thSecurity Forces Squadron, poses with military working dog Chico in front of the JoanAugust Terry military memorial on May 20, 2016, at the Charleston Animal Society cam-pus, S.C. The Terry military memorial commemorates the military service of men,women and the animals that served alongside them.

Courtesy photo / Charleston Animal Society

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Joint Base Charleston Color Guard members lower the flag for Retreat during the National Police Week ceremony May 20,2016, at the base flag pole on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. In honor of Police Week, the 628th Security ForcesSquadron collaborated with multiple base agencies to conduct various events to remember and celebrate their fallen brothersand sisters in law enforcement.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Haleigh Laverty

Joint Base Charleston celebrates Police Week

A member of the 628th Security Forces Squadron places a yel-low rose during a National Police Week ceremony May 20, 2016,at the base flag pole on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Joint Base Charleston leadership stand for a moment of silenceto honor the fallen defenders during the National Police Weekceremony May 20, 2016, at the base flag pole on Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base, S.C.

Airman from the 628thSecurity Forces Squadron

prepare to present a three-vol-ley salute to honor the fallen

men and women in lawenforcement during the

National Police Week ceremo-ny May 20, 2016, at the base

flag pole on Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base, S.C.

Chief Master Sergeant Robert Grimsley, 315th Security ForcesSquadron, security forces manager, delivers comments as theguest speaker during the National Police Week ceremony May 20,2016, at the base flag pole on Joint Base Charleston – Air Base,S.C. In honor of Police Week, the 628th SFS collaborated withmultiple base agencies to conduct various events to rememberand celebrate their fallen brothers and sisters in law enforcement.

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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.

June 3/ EFMP DREAM NIGHT AT THE ZOO: 3 JUN, 1700-

1900. Enjoy this FREE night at the Zoo for EFMP families. June 8, 15, 22 or 29/ EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES COUNSEL-

ING: 1, 8, 15, 22, or 29 JUN, 1300-1600. Meet one-on-onefor 30 minutes with an expert who will help you reach youreducational goals.

June 8/ Key Spouse Training: 8 JUN, 1700-1900. This training

is for all appointed Key Spouses who have completed the ini-tial training.

June 13-17/ TRANSITION GOALS, PLANS, SUCCESS (GPS)

WORKSHOP: 13-17 JUN, 0800-1630. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition tocivilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on aspace-available-basis.

June 14/ BREAK THE CYCLE OF LIVING PAY-CHECK-

TO-PAY-CHECK: 14 JUN, 0800-1000. Do you find your-self waiting anxiously to get paid because you've run out ofmoney too soon? Learn how to break the cycle and livebeyond next paycheck.

/ TROOPS TO TEACHERS: 14 JUN, 1000-1130.Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veteransand their spouses transition into a new teaching career.

June 15/ SPOUSE INTRODUCTION TO JB CHARLESTON:

15 JUN, 0930-1130. Join us for this fun, fast- paced intro toJB Charleston. Meet other spouses and learn about all yourresources and where to shop, dine and play in theLowcountry!

/ MFLC LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES: 15 JUN, 1130-1230. Join us for FREE pizza at this class on “BalancingWork, Life and Command.” Discussion on unique stressors

and managing a work-life balance.June 21/ My New Space: 21 JUN, 1500-1630. This mandatory

workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of thedorm that addresses tips for financial success.

June 28/ VA DISABILITY CLAIMS WORKSHOP: 28 JUN,

0800-1400. The VA representative will cover the VA claimsand filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of theirmedical records) must sign an authorization letter at the JointBase Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section.This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to theweek’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

/ HEART LINK – JB CHARLESTON SPOUSE ORI-ENTATION: 28 JUN, 1700-2000. Military spouses learnabout the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military lan-guage, and benefits/services while making new friends!

Notices/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance:

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are avail-able to assist all Service members, Veterans, and family memberswho may have questions about VA benefits and services they areeligible to receive. Appointments are available in one hour blocksfrom 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or request moreinformation, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB)office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office.For walk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

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.

June 6-10/ TRANSITION GOALS, PLANS, SUCCESS (GPS)

WORKSHOP: 6-10 JUN, 0800-1630. This mandated 5-dayworkshop prepares service members for transition to civilianlife. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a spaceavailable basis.

June 6 or 20/ VA DISABILITY CLAIM WORKSHOP: 6 or 20

JUN, 0800-1300. This workshop is broken down into two sec-

tions: From 0800-0930, the VA representative will provide aDisability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a MedicalRecords Review/turn-in will take place. Members are wel-comed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant totheir current situation.

June 7/ BUYING YOUR NEW WHEELS: 7 JUN, 1430-1600.

Learn how to determine what you can afford, plan for the variousexpenditures of a car, and learn to get the best deal on the purchase.

June 7 & 14/ FOUR LENSES FOR COUPLES: 7 & 14 JUN, 1700-

1900. This two-DATE workshop is designed to improve rela-tionship dynamics, communication, and inter-personal skills.Application of these principles will improve the ability tounderstand and effectively communicate and interact with oneanother.

June 8/ VACATION VACANCY? WEBINAR: 8 JUN, 1130-

1200. Join this webinar for some quick tips to help plan finan-cially for your next vacation.

June 14/ SERVICE MEMBER’S CIVIL RELIEF ACT

(SCRA): IN DEPTH: 14 JUN, 1430-1530. Learn how youcan pay your loans down, faster, capping your interest rate,and qualifying for additional programs all by invoking yourrights under SCRA!

June 14, 21 or 28/ RESUME WRITING & COVER LETTER: 14, 21, or

28 JUN (Tuesdays), 1100-1300. Join this workshop and learnthe basics of writing effective resumes and cover letters.

June 15, 22 or 29/ INTERVIEWING: 15, 22, or 29 JUN, (Wednesdays),

1100-1300. Join this workshop and learn some tips and tech-niques for a successful interview!

June 15/ TSP 101 WEBINAR: 15 JUN, 1430-1530. This webinar

covers TSP basics, how to start, why to start, TSP funds andoptions for service members.

June 16/ SMOOTH MOVE: 16 JUN, 0900-1200. Relocating

soon? If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothlyto your new location. You do not need orders to attend.

/ THINK. SAVE. PLAN. (PART II): 16 JUN, 1430-1530. Join us for further discussion of various retirement andsavings options.

June 27/ THE ANACONDAS IN LIFE: 27 JUN, 1030-1130.

Join this workshop and learn how to defeat the obstacles thathold you back 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 conjunctionwith 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 Base

To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to 628ABWPatriot@us.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

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The Patriot • June 3 - 16, 2016 13REC 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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