Story and photos by Airman First ClassChacarra NealJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

"I found a lump in my right breast in 2009,"said Jessica Newbury. "Two years after my mompassed away from this very same thing."

Newbury was only 25 years old when shestarted her battle with breast cancer.

"The doctors diagnosed me with DuctalCarcinoma in Situ and Invasive Cancer," saidNewbury. "My right breast had Stage 0 BreastCancer. But my left breast had Stage 2B BreastCancer."

Ductal carcinoma in Situ is the earliest stageat which breast cancer can be diagnosed.

The doctors told Newbury Ductal Carcinomain Situ is noninvasive, indicating that it has notyet made it to breast tissue outside of the ducts.However, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma known asinfiltrating ductal carcinoma is cancer thatbegins growing in the duct and invades the fattytissue of the breast outside of the duct.

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma is the most com-mon form of breast cancer, representing 80 per-cent of all breast cancer diagnoses.

Newbury remembers that she was given threeand a half weeks to prepare for a surgery thatwould remove not only her cancerous tumors,but also her breasts.

"The cancer was progressive and doctors hadto move quickly," said Newbury. "It didn't giveme much time to mentally prepare for what washappening, but there was no time to waste."

Newbury then started chemotherapy andradiation.

"Most patients go to chemotherapy everythree weeks," she said. "But because of the typeof cancer I had, and how aggressive it was, I wasrequired to go every two weeks. The process canonly be described as grueling."

Newbury went through chemotherapy for atotal of 15 months.

"A normal day of chemotherapy consisted ofblood work in the morning to insure my whiteblood cell count was high enough to support thechemotherapy treatment," explained Newbury."It basically poisons your body."

Chemotherapy was an all-day event forNewbury, taking five to six hours at a time.

"After chemotherapy, I would be extremelysick for the next five days or so," said Newbury."Chemotherapy was on Tuesdays and I didn't startto feel better until at least Saturday or Sunday."

Radiation and chemotherapy impactedNewbury's ability to perform in the workplace.

Newbury joined the United States Navy in2003 and served for eight years as a machinistmate 1st class. With her condition, she couldstay in the Navy, but wasn't allowed to continue

her same job because of radiation exposure."I was a nuclear instructor," said Newbury. "I

trained nuclear operators to work in the fleet. I lovedmy job and I had no desire to do anything else!"

Now, Newbury is medically retired."Everybody's definition of a fighter is differ-

ent," said Machinist Mate 1st Class MichaelOkert. "Mine is Jessica Newbury. For her to gothrough the numerous treatments and surgeriesand still be able to come to work every day witha smile on her face, no matter how much painshe was in, that's impressive. She refused to letcancer win the fight. That's a fighter to me."

Newbury says the hardest part of the entireexperience was losing her hair.

"I was very self-conscious," she said. "WhenI stopped wearing a wig I had really, really shorthair. It was more of a thing for me, than for thepeople around me."

Newbury says her command gave her theinspiration and support she needed to getthrough this difficult time.

"When I was in the hospital or having a sur-gery, my command was incredibly supportive bysending me flowers and bringing my husbandfood," Newberry said.

Jessica Newbury has been married to her hus-band Scott Newbury for nearly 10 years.

"I know its cliché, but my husband was amaz-ing, he was really helpful," said Newbury. "Heactually shaved my head for me when I started

to lose my hair. And I shaved his too!"Scott would get Jessica out of bed and mov-

ing when she needed to. "He was kind of the regiment enforcer," said

Newbury. "When I didn't want to get out of bedhe helped me up. We would walk to the end ofthe driveway and back. He pushed me to do a lit-tle more every day."

Newbury was forced to have a hysterectomyleaving her unable to have children in the future.

Scott and Jessica still want to start a familyand will start their adoption process next year.

"I am currently working on my master'sdegree in project management," said Newbury."If all goes well I will be graduating inDecember, and Scott and I can start the adoptionprocess. We're more excited than anything toraise a mini Newbury."

In support of raising money and awareness,Newbury will be running the Susan G. KomenRace for the Cure on October 19, 2013, inDaniel Island, S.C.

"The technology has come so far with digitalmammograms," said Newbury. "The benefit ofknowing that you are OK outweighs the little bitof discomfort that comes along with it. The nurs-es and technicians make it as quick and painlessas possible, while maximizing your privacy."

Newbury has been in remission for a littleover four years today.

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Diamond Tip: Deployments, are you prepared?By Master Sgt. James Kasch14th Airlift Squadron First Sergeant

As I prepare for my upcoming deployment Iponder what an Airman deploying for the firsttime might think. Since this is not my firstdeployment I have a good idea of what toexpect and how to prepare. However, I thinkback to SrA Kasch and how nervous I wasbefore departing on that first adventure. I wouldlike to cover a few key topics that should hope-fully put a few at ease and also help them pre-pare to support the mission downrange.

Once you receive the notice to deploy, achecklist will accompany you until the day youdepart. Read the checklist thoroughly. Then readit again. If you know your estimated departuredate, set up a timeline to complete the requiredtasks in a timely manner. Medical out process-ing can begin as far out as 120 days from depar-ture. Note whether or not your deploymentrequires any additional Computer BasedTraining. You would be surprised how manythere may be. I had to accomplish 23 CBT's formy most recent deployment. Some training cer-tifications are valid for 12 months while othersare 24. Do you need to requalify on weaponstraining? My previous career field only requiredrifle qualification; this deployment requires Iqualify on the M-9. Do you need chemical war-

fare training, Self-Aid Buddy Care, CPR, etc?All or most of these questions can be answeredby your squadron deployment manager. Sincesome of these require advanced planning andscheduling, get on top of these sooner ratherthan later.

Do you have a will or Power of Attorney ?Each of us should complete a will prior to anydeployment. If you deploy more often, ensure itis up to date. Does your spouse or family need aPOA to take care of things for you while you areaway? You would be surprised what might hap-pen back here at home station while we aredownrange accomplishing the mission. As a FirstSergeant I have first-hand knowledge of someissues that arise. Make sure your family has yourFirst Sergeant's contact information. We are hereto help take care of the issues. The POA is agreat tool for your family and helps alleviate theneed to contact you for numerous issues.

Another thing to prepare for your deploy-ment, be ready to depart up to 10 days beforeyour scheduled arrival date. Don't make anyfinancial plans within that last two weeks thatyou can't change at a moment's notice. You willnot get reimbursed for personal travel or otherincidentals due to your deployment departure. Ireceived my travel plans and my departure datefive days earlier than expected. Needless to say,my family who had scheduled to visit moved

their plans to accommodate the unexpectedchange.

Most of the information above can apply toall, but I don't want to leave out the singleAirman. As a dorm resident, ensure your livingquarters are squared away and clean. Leavingone morsel of food out could turn your roominto the insect dream house. Perform a thoroughclean-up. Leave the room ready for a dorminspection. Check with your dorm manager forspecific items of high interest. Prepare your carfor a long time without you. Unless you givethe keys to someone else you might want toinvest in a car cover. Some people think discon-necting your battery is another way to safeguardyour vehicle, check with the car's manufacturerfor specific guidance regarding that issue. If youlive off of the base, make sure your residence islooked after when you are gone. Six months canbe longer than you think.

This items covered above are not all inclu-sive, just a few things to consider. If this is yourfirst deployment, ask questions, seek advicefrom servicemembers who have deployedbefore. If this is just another deployment out ofmany before, look out for that new guy or gal.Show them the way, lead and they will follow.Remember what your first one was like. We willnever leave an Airman behind, we will neverfalter, and we will not fail.

Commentary by Col. Darren Hartford437th Airlift Wing commander

"The best laid schemes of Mice and Men oft goawry..." – Robert Burns

"Life is about not knowing, having to change,taking the moment and making the best of it with-out knowing what's going to happen next.Delicious Ambiguity." – Gilda Radner

Like most of you, I have an established routinein the morning as I get ready for work, to includewhat route I drive to my office. Not long ago, theroad I drove every day out of my neighborhoodwas closed and remained so for several weeks. Ifyou had heard my complaints as well as those ofmy neighbors, you would have thought life wasnever going to be the same. Other people hadchanged our routines and did not ask for our opin-ion. We had no say in or control of the matter. Itwas an outrage!

As I write this, the US Government is goinginto the second week of "shutdown." SinceOctober 1st, it seems every day I get a new pieceof guidance on what the shutdown means for ourAirmen. I learn what TDY's are or are notallowed, what we can or cannot spend money on,who is or isn't going to get paid and who is orisn't going to be 'furloughed' (as of this writing allcivilian and military Airmen at the local level willbe working and getting paid). The uncertainty ofthe situation is causing a lot of angst and rightful-ly so. Uncertainty and change, in any facet of life,but especially when it comes to our finances andlivelihood, are upsetting.

Certainty in my knowledge of the pattern ofevents gives me comfort. A change to my routineor to what I view as 'normal' quickly makes meuncomfortable. It does not take long for me toestablish a comfort zone. If you have ever sat in aclassroom for a day and had someone sit in 'yourseat' following a break, then you have an idea ofhow disruptive and uncomfortable dealing withchange can be. Personally, I like to know what iscoming up in the future and plan accordingly. Tellme the rules of the game and I will happily buildmy plans on how to proceed.

Some of our routines become bedrock truths:The sun is going to rise in the east and the gov-ernment is going to pay me every two weeks.When events beyond our control put those groundtruths in flux, it causes us to worry and lose our

focus on whatever we had planned.It can be very easy to spend ourdays wringing our hands about whatthe future holds and hope thingswill return to normal. But that is notproductive. There are things we cancontrol and things we can't; discern-ing between the two helps us dealwith uncertainty. There are alsothings you can do both personally,as well as organizationally, to betteradapt and deal with uncertain times.

I am reminded of a story of twomen who built houses. One did not care about thequality of the foundation before he built his home.When a strong wind and rain storm came, thehouse blew down. The other man took his time onthe foundation and made sure his home was solid.When the winds and rain came, his home wassafe and secure. Like the second man in this tale,if you have a strong personal foundation you canbetter weather the storms of life.

The Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF)program helps us build strong personal founda-tions. As we develop our mental, physical, socialand spiritual pillars we become more adapt atdealing with the stress that uncertainty causes aswell as develop coping mechanisms. It can alsoequip us to find opportunities in the changingenvironment. Additionally, staying true to the AirForce core values of integrity, service and excel-lence will help guide our actions in new andchanging environments and allow us stay true toourselves and to the standards our professiondemands of us.

The Air Force has a long history of acceptingand dealing with change. One can make theargument that the early Airpower advocates'ability to see how technology had changed thebattlefield and their ability to not only adapt, butexploit the new reality led to the creation of ourservice. In the latest Air Force vision statement itsays, "Airmen, using their unique perspective,have long stood for and pioneered innovativeways to win the fight while shaping the future."Indeed, adaptation to change is a part of our AirForce culture.

When our organizations are dealing with fiscaland manpower unknowns, focusing on what ourmission is, at the Air Force, MAJCOM, Wing, oreven the flight level, will shape our everydayactions. Staying focused on completing that mis-sion and doing our jobs as best and as safely as

we can, takes some of the uncer-tainty out of our day. When thechanging environment puts ourability to complete our mission atrisk, it can also drive us to newheights as we examine the how'sand why's of what we do, in orderto find more efficient and effec-tive ways to do our mission. Inother words, change and uncer-tainty can drive innovation.

Leaders at all levels need toidentify those items that don't

contribute to safe mission accomplishment ineither the short or long term. Sometimes we canstop doing something for a little while and itsokay (delaying an oil change in your car) buteventually things break down (what happenswhen you never change the oil in your car).Leaders have to know the difference betweenthose short and long term risks and decide whatneeds to be done to make the mission happen oreven change how the mission happens. As thevision document says, "Every Airman should con-stantly look for smarter ways to do business. Theperson closest to the problem is often the one withthe best solution. Leaders should empowerAirmen to think creatively, find new solutions,and make decisions. Airmen at all levels musthave the courage to take risks and learn from mis-takes as we pursue a stronger Air Force."

There are many ways to deal with change anduncertainty, in my opinion it comes down to yourand your organization's attitude. Gilda Radnerwas one of the original comedienne's on the TVShow, Saturday Night Live. In 1989, she passedaway following a long fight with cancer. Herquote above conveys her attitude and mental abili-ty to adapt to her uncertain future. Are you per-sonally equipped and prepared to handle the stressthat uncertainty causes? Is your organizationfocused on its mission? Are you ready to chal-lenge the 'old way of doing business' to find amore efficient and more effective method of get-ting the mission done? I find that it is possible toadapt to uncertainty or a changing world just likeit is possible to adapt to a new route to work. Ifyou keep looking for those new routes, and newchallenges, it can keep your perspective fresh andgive you the ability to spot new opportunities.Uncertainty is not comfortable, but we can getthrough it and if we handle it well, we will be abetter Air Force for it.

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Life is about ‘delicious ambiguity’

By Nick SimeoneAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Just days after U.S. forces carried outraids in Libya and Somalia to bring wanted terrorists to jus-tice, President Barack Obama made clear Oct. 8, 2013, theUnited States will continue to carry out similar strikes over-seas as long as threats to the nation exist.

Obama made the comments two days after DefenseSecretary Chuck Hagel announced the military had seized al-Qaida member Abu Anas al Libi during an operation in Libya.Libi has been indicted in New York in connection with the1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

"We know that Mr. al-Libi planned and helped executeplots that killed hundreds of people, a whole lot ofAmericans," Obama said in response to a question at a WhiteHouse news conference that dealt almost entirely with his call

for Congress to end the government shutdown and raise thenation's debt limit.

In a separate raid Oct. 4 in Somalia, U.S. military person-nel carried out a targeted operation against AbdikadirMohamed Abdikadir, also known as "Ikrima," identified as atop commander of the al-Qaida affiliated al-Shabaab terroristgroup. A Pentagon spokesman said that operation did not leadto Ikrima's capture.

"Where you've got active plots and active networks, we'regoing to go after them," Obama said, referring to terrorists andothers who pose risks to the United States. He said the quick-strike military operations carried out by U.S forces in Libya andSomalia do not signal the opening of a new war against terror-ism. "There is a difference between us going after terrorists whoare plotting directly to do damage to the United States and usbeing involved in wars," and made reference to an address hedelivered in May in which he said the United States will contin-

ue to dismantle networks that pose adirect danger to the country.

"We've got to engage in a war ofideas in the region and engage withMuslim countries and try to isolateradical elements that are doing moredanger to Muslims than they are doingto anybody else," he said.

"The operations that took placeboth in Libya and Somalia were exam-ples of the extraordinary skill and ded-ication and talent of our men andwomen in the armed forces," headded. "They do their jobs extremelywell, with great precision, at great riskto themselves."

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FORT LEE, Va. – Military commissaries worldwide returned to normal operating sched-ules Oct. 7, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency.

"This is certainly good news for our patrons and our employees," said Joseph Jeu.The DeCA announcement comes in the wake of the Department of Defense's Oct. 5 deci-

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Most stateside stores had previously closed Oct. 2 as part of the government shutdown.Overseas commissaries had been allowed to remain open.

"We recognize the disruption that the shutdown presented to our stateside patrons as far asaccess to their commissary benefit," Jeu added.

Since the shutdown began, about 11,000 of DeCA's more than 16,000 employees were fur-loughed. The path to stateside commissaries reopening began upon President Obama's signingof the Pay Our Military Act into law. DOD subsequently determined the legislation did "allowthe Department of Defense to eliminate furloughs for employees whose responsibilities con-tribute to the morale, well-being, capabilities and readiness of service members."

With all commissaries open, Jeu asked that patrons be patient as product delivery schedulesreturn to normal.

"We will do everything possible to ensure that our shelves are properly stocked with theproducts our customers want when they shop," he said. "However, there will be a short adjust-ment period as our stores settle back into their pre-shutdown operating and delivery routines."

Customers should check their store's Web page on www.commissaries.com for their store'soperating schedule.

About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commis-saries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secureshopping environment. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5-percent surcharge,which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. Shopperssave an average of more than 30 percent on their purchases compared to commercial prices -savings amounting to thousands of dollars annually. A core military family support element,and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness,enhance the quality of life for America's military and their families, and help recruit and retainthe best and brightest men and women to serve their country.

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Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron practice maneuver tactics during a simulated patrol Oct. 4,2013, on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Combat Camera Airmen trained on how to documentoutside the wire operations by patrolling through four villages and engaging hostile forces in simulated train-ing. The exercise was geared to familiarize and test the Airmen on their ability to operate outside the wire ascombat documentation specialists.

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Airman 1st Class Logan Brandt, 1st Combat Camera Squadron combat photog-rapher, hydrates during a break from simulated patrolling on Oct. 4, 2013, atJoint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C.

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"That rumbling sound you hear when a group of bikescome together is not noise. It is the harmony of a brotherhoodcoming together for a purpose and a cause."

To members of the Green Knights Military MotorcycleClub, Chapter 37 this brotherhood represents a broad range ofDepartment of Defense riders active in the Joint BaseCharleston area to include active duty, reserve, DoD civilians,retirees and their dependents who ride all styles of bikes.

The GKMMC is one of the three largest public servicemotorcycle organizations in the U.S. alongside with the BlueKnights representing policemen and the Red Knights repre-senting the fire service members.

The annual Knights of the Round Table Tournament is amotorcycle challenge between these three motorcycle groupsand is hosted by the GKMMC 37 this year at Short Stay Naval

Recreation Area, Moncks Corner, S.C. on Oct. 17-20. Competitions between knights includes best costume,

blacksmith challenge, farthest traveler, the joust, a slow race,a timed race, and obstacle, roadkill, and best knight. Thetotals will be tallied to determine which motorcycle club willwin the coveted knight's scepter and host next year's compe-tition. The GKMMC are the reigning champions and will belooking to defend their title.

Chapter 37 of the GKMMC is actively involved in the JBCharleston area assisting with motorcycle safety classes, awarenessand events providing motorcycle mentorship for all DoD riders.

Members of any of the knights' organizations are wel-come to compete, registration will be held on-site. However,all are welcome to enjoy the event and check out these greatorganizations. The GKMMC 37 attends local and overnightrides enabling riders to continue to grow as motorcyclists bysharing the road with fellow riders they can relate to andshare a common interest with.

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Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station hosted the 60-member USS Tiru (SS-416) reunion for a public affairs-guid-ed tour of the installation, Sept. 28, 2013.

"We were glad to see the current status of the base and learnof many of her advancements," said USS Tiru former com-manding officer and retired Navy Cmdr. Charles Steinert. "Itwas fun to meet with the new generation of shipmates, who arestanding up to man the watch in the finest of Navy traditions,and to reconnect."

The Tiru was a Balao-class diesel submarine commissionedfrom 1948-1975 and was temporarily homeported inCharleston during the 1970's.

The tour, included stops at "Charlie's place," Wharf Alpha,and All Saints Chapel. The stop at Wharf Alpha included amemorial service during which more than 200 USS Tiru ship-mates were paid final tributes.

"I learned a great deal about the base," said Naval SupportActivity Charleston administrative assistant Petty Officer 3rdClass Mason Riley, "Interacting with these veterans and hear-ing their sea stories was an incredible experience."

Story by Kimberly YatesAF Virtual Education Center

Due to the lack of a Fiscal Year budget, all TuitionAssistance for classes starting on or after Oct. 1, 2013, will besuspended until further notice. Effective immediately, the abil-ity to apply for TA through the Air Force Virtual EducationCenter is on hold.

Airmen with approved TA for FY14 may incur debt withtheir school should they attend classes. Students should takeaction to withdraw from their current class or pursue usinganother funding source, such as the Montgomery GI Bill or thePost 9/11 GI Bill.

Please continue to monitor the AFVEC for updates regard-ing TA.

Pending final DoD approval and release of the Air ForceFY14 Military Tuition Assistance program, Airmen will not beable to apply for FY14 courses until further notice. Onceapproved, Airmen may submit MilTA requests for FY14 usingthe Air Force Virtual Education Center.

The Air Force is NOT stopping or suspending MilTA.Airmen are cautioned to avoid making financial decisions orcommitments without an approved MilTA form. Financialdecisions made without an approved MilTA form will be theresponsibility of the Airman.

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Story and photos by Senior Airman Dennis SloanJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Senior Airman Roshan Joseph is an aerospace propulsionmaintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron atJoint Base Charleston, S.C., where he makes sure all C-17Globemaster III aircraft engines are in first-rate condition atall times.

But more than 14 years ago he had never even set foot inthe United States.

At the young age of 11, Joseph and his family packed uponly what they could carry and left India to make a new homein the concrete jungle of Chicago, Illinois, more than 8,000miles away.

"The large skyscrapers soaring high into the sky were def-initely one of the first things I noticed when I arrived inChicago," said Joseph.

Chicago is home to the third tallest skyline in the worldand where Joseph came from, trees set the standard for tow-ering height.

"The buildings and scenery were different for sure, but thepace at which everyone was moving really surprised me,"said Joseph. "India has a more laid-back and easy-going cul-ture to it, so Chicago's atmosphere was a polar opposite."

Aside from the scenery and obvious culture differences,Joseph was about to face many more challenges.

"I thought things would be easier once I made it to theUnited States of America, but I was very wrong," said Joseph."I knew English, but was taught more of a British Englishthan American English, so right away there was a languagebarrier on top of everything else."

Something as simple as a group of friends discussingwhere and what to get for lunch threw Joseph for a loop.

"I still remember the first time a friend of mine in schoolasked if I wanted to get a burger and fries," said Joseph."’What is a burger?’ I laugh at the situation now, because I

really enjoy burgers, but at that moment I had never evenheard of or eaten one before."

One thing Joseph welcomed with open arms was that hisschool teachers in America would not strike him with a ruler

or stick if he answered a question incorrectly or failed to com-plete a homework assignment.

"When I found out that the teachers didn't handle situationslike that so drastically, I couldn't believe it, but didn't argue,"Joseph said with a laugh.

Joseph's mother had family living in Chicago who helpedthem with adjusting to the city and the new country. WhenJoseph entered high school, he started to get more involved inclubs and extracurricular activities, which eventually led himto join his school's civil air patrol organization.

"I always loved the idea of flight and everything to do withit, so the civil air patrol really seemed like a great program,"said Joseph.

After five years of actively participating in the civil air patrol,Joseph decided it was time to join the Air Force and that the air-craft maintenance career field would be a perfect fit for him.

"I knew I wanted to work on the engines and learn more abouthow such large aircraft could rocket off the ground with ease,"said Joseph. "My parents weren't too excited to see me go."

Joseph left for basic military training in November of 2010and by the middle of 2011, he was at his first duty location,hands already dirty from maintaining C-17 engines.

"It was a good feeling to have my dream of working on air-craft become a reality," said Joseph.

What Joseph didn't know was that he would soon be com-bining his cultural background with his technical training toteach others in a very innovative way.

One of Joseph's supervisors knew he spoke several Indianlanguages and approached him about helping to train airmenfrom the Indian Air Force.

"I was definitely honored to have been chosen to help withthe program and was willing to do anything I could to getthese airmen up to speed," said Joseph. "I never forgot mynative language and knew this experience would only makeme better at it."

The classes Joseph was teaching ranged from 15 to 20Indian airmen, all looking to him for help and offer answers totheir questions.

"I saw a lot of myself in the Indian Air Force airmen," saidJoseph. "When they come here to learn how to maintain theC-17 for their air force, they come across the same culturaldifferences I had experienced. I had to sit down with them andexplain the reason behind why we do things a different waythan they might."

Joseph has taught several Indian Air Force classes whileassigned to JB Charleston. When previous class members ofhis return to the base with an Indian Air Force C-17, he takeshis current class out to the aircraft to meet with the crew.

"I always want them to be able to see their fellow airmen inthe field doing the job," said Joseph. "It really gives them con-fidence in knowing they will be able to do the job."

Once the class is trained and qualified to maintain a C-17,they return to India to start their on-the-job training, butbefore they leave, they always thank Joseph and give him atoken of their appreciation.

"Working with Joseph is always a positive experience andwe are very proud of him," said Praveen Singh, Indian AirForce Junior Warrant Officer.

"I've received everything from an Indian Air Force patch toa plaque and even a shot glass once," said Joseph. "It's sad tosee them go, but I'm happier knowing I was able to help themmake their air force better."

Joseph is still training airmen from the Indian Air Force, butis always looking to the future. He hopes to become a flyingcrew chief someday, but enjoys what he is doing right now.

"Not only is Joseph strengthening NATO (North AtlanticTreaty Organization) relations, but (he's) also bridging a gapbetween the Indian Air Force and United States Air Force," saidTech. Sgt. Robert Pennington, 373rd Training Squadroninstructor.

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Airman builds partnerships using his Indian roots

Senior Airman Roshan Joseph 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, aerospace propulsion maintainer, teaches two Indian AirForce maintainer students about the C-17 Globemaster III engine they will be working on in India Oct. 10, 2013, at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. Joseph has taught several Indian Air Force classes while stationed at JB Charleston. When previous class mem-bers of his return to the base with an Indian Air Force C-17 he takes his current class out to the aircraft to meet with the crew.

An Indian Air Forcemember looks at a C-17Globemaster III enginewhile Senior AirmanRoshan Joseph 437thAircraft MaintenanceSquadron aerospace

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Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron pose for a group photo after the Commander’sChallenge Run Oct. 4, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Spirit Award was given tothe 628th CES.

Capt. SylvesterD’Agrella, 628th CivilEngineer ExplosiveOrdinance Disposalflight commander,runs towards the fin-ish line during theCommander’sChallenge Run Oct. 4,2013, at Joint BaseCharleston – Air Base,S.C. D’Agrella was thetop male runner with atime of 17:48.

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ROPE READINESSU.S. Coast Guardsmen fast ropefrom an MH-60S Seahawk helicopteronto the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey duringa training exercise in the ArabianSea, Oct. 2, 2013. The Monterey isdeployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in theU.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.The Coast Guardsmen are assignedto Advanced Interdiction Team 4 and the helicopter is assigned toHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26.

RELAY RACEU.S. Navy Petty Officer 2ndClass Rolando Brooks pusheshimself out of the pool during arelay swim race on CampLemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 5, 2013.Competitors swam one lap of thepool while wearing their combatuniform and carrying a brick,then performed pushups, whiletheir teammates treaded water.The race was part of theCaptain's Cup, a series of sport-ing events on the base.

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

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October 15/ A “Good Credit – I Want That!” class will be held from 12:00

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October 16/ A “Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston – Air Base” class will

be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a fun, fast-paced introduc-tion to JB Charleston AB for military spouses who have recentlymoved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with yourunit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in theLowcountry.

October 17/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided

for Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. DID YOUKNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retire-ment, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counsel-ing up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service mem-ber can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior toDOS. This is the first step in the process to making you “careerready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling is requiredprior to attending the TAP GPS Workshop.

October 18/ A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00

p.m. Learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you areexempt from the TAP GPS Workshop, you will need this. Open to allActive Duty.

A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m. to12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. VA One-on-One Disability Claims Assistance will be pro-vided from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. NOTE: Members (who do nothave a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization let-ter (authorizing the VA representative to obtain your medicalrecords) at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s FamilyPractice section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday priorto the week’s Friday VA One-on-One Assistance with DisabilityClaims that you plan to attend.

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In accordance with a memo DefenseSecretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, theAir Force has recalled most of the nearly104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed onemergency furlough due to government shut-down. However, a significant number will notyet be able to return.

In his memo, Hagel stated that immediatelyafter President Barack Obama signed the PayOur Military Act into law, he directed DOD'sActing General Counsel to determine whetherhe could reduce the number of civilian person-nel furloughed due to the shutdown.

After consulting with attorneys from theDepartment of Justice and the Department ofDefense, the secretary said the Pay ourMilitary Act does not permit a blanket recallof all civilians.

However, he said, DOD and DOJ attorneysconcluded that the law does allow the DOD toeliminate furloughs for employees whoseresponsibilities contribute to the morale, well-being, capabilities and readiness of servicemembers.

According to DOD guidance for imple-mentation of the Pay our Military Act, inaddition to already excepted civilians, civilianAirmen who contribute to the morale, well-being, capabilities, and readiness of servicemembers should also be removed from fur-lough status. Previously furloughed employ-ees that fall in this category returned to workbeginning Monday. Upon return to work, they

may only perform "excepted" duties whichencompass those duties necessary for the pro-tection of life and property, so there will con-tinue to be ongoing impacts due to the gov-ernment shutdown.

"You've heard that we are bringing backmany of our civilian teammates, but a signif-icant number of them will not return. That isnot what we or OSD wanted; however, theDOJ/OMB/DOD negotiated position on theinterpretation of the law does not eliminatefurloughs all together and leaves many of ourcivilian Airmen left behind," said ActingSecretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning."Everyone's work supports our Airmen, butthe mechanics of the legislation is the drivingforce of who comes back, not the value of thework. This is unfair and simply a disruptivesituation for you and your families. From dayone, our primary focus has been to rapidly getas many people back to work as soon as pos-sible; and we will continue those efforts. Weare a team, a family – always have been. Wewill not be a fully-functioning organizationuntil the last member returns."

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49. Public promotion50. Federal residential mortgage insurer52. Location of White House53. Gives an answer56. Populates61. Fires a weapon62. More tense63. An outstanding achievement65. Annotations

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