Above: Frank Metzger, a Wing Plans program analyst with the 437th Airlift Wing, smiles behind two C-124 Globemaster II model aircraft, Feb. 24,2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Metzger, who is retiring after 54 years of combined federal service, served in the military as a navigator for24 years and his first assignment was with the 1608th Air Transport Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, where he flew in C-124s. The C-124, nick-named “Old Shaky,” is an unpressurized cargo plane that had to be flown low and in the weather. Metzger flew in a C-124 over the North AtlanticOcean in the winter.

Left: A photo of a young Frank Metzger, a Wing Plans program analyst with the 437th Airlift Wing, was signed by his friends, family and coworkersduring his retirement ceremony. Metzger served in the military as a navigator for 24 years and a civil servant for 30 years.

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Team Charleston civilian concludes 54-year career

By Capt. Christopher LoveJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

"A lifetime of dedication, a lifetime of experience and com-mitment to our nation."With these words, Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift

Wing commander, summed up the 54-year career of FrankMetzger, a decades-long member of Team Charleston who hasdecided it's "Time to go."Metzger, a Wing Plans program analyst, celebrated his

retirement Feb. 23, 2016, during a ceremony at Joint BaseCharleston, surrounded by family, friends and coworkers, pastand present.A 1959 graduate of Harper High School, Texas, Metzger

joined the Aviation Cadet program that same year, where hetrained to be a navigator.Eleven months later, a newly-commissioned second lieu-

tenant, Metzger began his first assignment with the 1608th AirTransport Wing at Charleston Air Force Base. He remembershis arrival at Charleston to this day."I proceeded to wing headquarters to sign in," Metzger said,

"but once in the building I asked a master sergeant in the hall-way where the sign-in book was located. He looked at me likehe thought I might be playing hooky from high school and said,'Boy, how old are you?' 'Twenty, sir,' I replied. I had just turned20 the month before. That was my introduction to Charleston." Metzger spent his first five years at Charleston navigating

the C-124 Globemaster II, an unpressurized cargo plane thathad to be flown low and in – rather than over – the weather."I used to tell people, 'You haven't lived until you've flown

in the North Atlantic at 10,000 feet in the wintertime," he said.He logged 3,500 flying hours in the C-124 and more than

11,000 flying hours in his career – most of them on the C-141Starlifter.

It is a "phenomenal amount of flying that you don't seetoday," said Lt. Col. Mark Hollandsworth, 437 AW chief ofwing plans. Metzger retired from active duty in 1983, as a lieutenant

colonel with 24 years of service. A year and a half later herejoined the Air Force, this time as a civil servant, sharing hisexperience with Team Charleston for the next 30 years.Now his supervisor, Hollandsworth first met Metzger as a

young captain in the uncertain months following 9/11. Thetwo men split 24-hour operations in the crisis action team,where they helped manage the base's response."[Frank] knew what was going on and what needed to hap-

pen," Hollandsworth said. "Everyone from the other execs to[the one-star general wing commander] – if anyone had aquestion and needed an answer, Frank had it. Very humbly,very quietly, he had the answer."

See Metzger Retires After 54 Years, Page 3

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

About the Phoenix Ravens:According to the Air Mobility Command's factsheet,

Phoenix Ravens consist of all volunteer teams of speciallytrained security forces personnel dedicated to provide securityfor AMC aircraft transiting through high terrorist and criminalthreat areas.The Phoenix Raven training course, conducted by the U.S.

Air Force Expeditionary Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, consists of a three-week, 12-hours a day, pro-gram covering cross-cultural awareness, legal considerations,explosive ordnance training, aircraft searches, unarmed self-defense techniques, use-of-force scenarios, advanced firearmsproficiency and anti-hijacking operations.After completing of the course, newly graduated Ravens

receive a lifetime numeric identifier. Since 1997, when theprogram was created, more than 2,000 security forces Airmenhave been awarded a personal number.Security Forces Airmen at Joint Base Charleston interested

in becoming a Raven must complete several prerequisiterequirement including: completing a three-day physical fit-ness try-out, participating in a one-on-one interview with theRaven NCO in-charge and passing a local three-week Ravenapprentice course."The three-day tryout is to see if an Airman has what it

takes to become a Raven and it's also a time to see if thatAirman is really committed to becoming one," said Staff Sgt.Lorena Gomez, Phoenix Raven team leader. Before applying,Airmen must have achieved at least a 90 percent on their most

recent physical training test. Gomez contin-ued, "The tryout is really just a taste of whatit takes to become a Raven and the apprenticecourse which follows is more demanding."

A day during the three-week Ravenapprentice course:A typical day in the Raven apprentice

course begins at 7:30 a.m. in the gym, wherethe applicants stretch and prepare for the day.Today the students are taking an official AirForce PT test. The test consists of a waistmeasurement, one minute of push-ups, oneminute of sit-ups and a one and a half mile run.Some would consider a PT test a workout

but, for the students attending the Ravencourse, it's a warm-up for their busy schedule."To be honest, the PT test is one of the eas-

ier things we do physically," said Staff Sgt.Gregory Green, a Raven apprentice student. After completing the PT test, students go to

the Raven training room and prepare for whatis known as a 'smoke session.'A 'smoke session is an intense work-out

where students are tested physically and men-tally to a point of exhaustion.A typical smoke session lasts over an hour and involves

doing exercises such as push-ups, flutter kicks, squats, pressesand other core exercises. Raven trainers make things moreinteresting by continually making more physical and mentaldemands of the students during the session.

"Doing 300 flutter-kicks is difficult but the motivation ofthe other Airmen doing them with me pushes me to continuetoo," Green added.After the "smoke session," the participants recover while

studying material required during Raven School courses.See Day In The Life, Page 4

Day in life of 628th SFS Phoenix Raven trainee

Staff Sgt. Gergory Green and Senior Airman Jarred Alford, Raven apprentice stu-dents, practice defensive positions during a three-week Phoenix Raven appren-tice course Feb. 17, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Ravens are teams of spe-cially trained security forces personnel dedicated to providing security for AMCaircraft transiting through high terrorist and criminal threat areas.

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My nominations for Woman of the YearBy Capt. Elizabeth Maley, commanderNaval Health Clinic Charleston

We look forward to 2016 as the beginning of an era,affording new levels of complete and unbridled accessfor women in the armed forces. We must acknowledgethat the base for many of these newfound opportunitieswas built and developed during the past year. Indeed,2015 may find its place in history as the "Year of theMilitary Woman," because women from all servicesreached new heights and leveling the battlefield for menand women alike.Secretary of Defense Ash Carter's announcement in

December that all military occupations and positionswill be open to women, was the culmination of a yearfull of first-time accomplishments for military women.A brief timeline of these achievements shows the depth and breadth of themilitary endorsing and embracing new levels of equality.• In January, Army Brig. Gen. Diana Holland became the first female com-

mandant of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.• In February, Army Cpl. Erica Gunter was the first female Soldier in

the 13M Military Occupation Specialty to become a non-commissionedofficer and be assigned as a Multiple Launch Rocket System launcherchief. Army. Maj. Gen. Linda Singh, the first black and first woman toserve as adjutant general of the Maryland National Guard, took commandof the Maryland National Guard.• In March, Marine Capt. Katie Higgins flew in her first performance as

the first female pilot for the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration team, theBlue Angels. Coast Guard Capt. Brenda Kerr became the first female com-manding officer of the Coast Guard's Base Portsmouth in Virginia.• In April, the Army's Ranger School opened its doors to women, and

20 female Soldiers vied for the coveted black and gold Ranger tab. Twofemale officers, Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver, graduatedthe grueling school in August. Army Capt. Candace Hill became the firstfemale to command a forward deployed Terminal High Altitude AreaDefense battery when she took command of Battery D, 2nd Air DefenseArtillery Regiment at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.• In May, Air Force Lt. Col. Christine Mau became the first woman to

pilot the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. Army Command Sgt. Maj. SherylLyon became the first woman to serve as the Army Europe command ser-geant major. Coast Guard Capt. Lucinda Cunningham became the firstblack female to be promoted to the rank of captain in the U.S. CoastGuard. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Sandra Leigh Stosz was confirmed asVice Admiral. Stosz has been a woman of many firsts, beginning in 1990when she became the first woman to command a Coast Guard cutter in theGreat Lakes. In 2011, she was the first female graduate of the Coast GuardAcademy to achieve flag rank, and she became the first woman to lead aUnited States military service academy when she became the superintend-ent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.• In June, 38 enlisted women were announced as the first cadre of

enlisted female Sailors to train and serve aboard a submarine. Four of thefemale Sailors began their training at the Basic Enlisted Submarine Schoolin Connecticut in August and graduated in October.• In July, Navy Vice Admiral Nora Wingfield Tyson became the Navy's

first female numbered fleet commander of ships when she became thecommanding officer of the U.S. 3rd Fleet, based in San Diego. In 2010,Tyson was the first woman in Navy history to be named commander of acarrier strike group when she took command of Carrier Strike Group Two,comprised of 13 ships and 80 combat aircraft. Also in July, Navy Capt.

Cheryl Hansen became the first female commanding offi-cer of the Naval Construction Battalion Center inGulfport, Mississippi. Marine 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera,Service Company first sergeant, Headquarters Battalion,Marine Corps Base Hawaii, became the first female inMarine Corps Martial Arts Program history to attain afourth-degree black belt.• In August, Fleet Master Chief Susan Whitman

became the first woman to serve as the top enlisted Sailorof the U.S. Pacific Fleet.• In October, Army Maj. Lisa Jaster, became the third

female and the first female Army Reserve officer to grad-uate Ranger School.• In November, Marine Lt. Col. Lauren Edwards

became the first woman in Marine Corps history toassume command of an engineer support battalion when

she became commander of the 8th Engineer Support Battalion at CampLejeune, North Carolina.• In December, Vermont National Guard Spc. Skylar Anderson became

the first woman certified as a combat engineer. Lt. Gen. Nadja Westbecame the Army's first black surgeon general, the Army's first femaleblack lieutenant general and the highest ranking woman to graduate fromthe U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. In 2013, West wasalso the first black female major general of the Army's active component,and was Army Medicine's first black female two-star general.In a sense, every woman in the armed forces is a trailblazer. Today's

female service members face new challenges, take on new responsibilitiesand seek opportunities that are becoming available as equality is acceptedthroughout the armed forces. The women I've mentioned helped lead theway. They have been recognized and rewarded for their skills and accom-plishments.As doors are opened to roles of greater authority and opportunity, the

same doors lead to greater responsibility. This responsibility comes withthe knowledge that risk, danger and sacrifice accompany every position inthe armed forces. We need to acknowledge those women who have madethe equal and ultimate sacrifice in service of their country last year.On Oct. 2, 2015, Airman 1st Class Kcey E. Ruiz, 21, of McDonough,

Georgia, was one of six airmen who died after a C-130 crashed inAfghanistan. Ruiz had joined the Air Force after graduating high schoolin 2012.A week later, on Oct. 11, Air Force Maj. Phyllis Pelky, 45, of Rio

Rancho, New Mexico, was one of two U.S. military personnel killed in ahelicopter crash in Afghanistan. Pelky, a former humanities teacher at RioRancho High School, had been serving as an aide-de-camp to the superin-tendent of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, and was assignedto the Academy's headquarters staff.And on Dec. 21, 2015, Air Force Maj. Adrianna Vorderbruggen was

among six U.S. service members killed during an attack from a suicidebomber in Afghanistan. Vorderbruggen, a member of the Air Force'sOffice of Special Investigations, was the first female OSI agent killedwhile executing their duties.Women have been serving alongside men, heroically, from our nation's

beginning. As we look forward to building on the foundation of equality,solidifying the place of female service members in the U.S. military, let usremember that our goals and accomplishments are based on the long his-tory of women in the military. These women worked hard and sacrificedmuch in their roles, as they too, pursued equality enabling our militaryforces to truly present themselves as representative of our citizens, ourbeliefs, our values and ideals.

Charleston is a special place and a special baseBy Col. Scovill Currin, commander437th Operations Group

I grew up 45 minutes from Charleston and spent my entire childhoodwatching C-141s and C-17s glide across the sky on their way to North Field.As a cadet at the Citadel, those majestic airplanes, always a comfortingreminder of home, passed overhead on their final approach into Charleston AirForce Base. I knew I was watching something unique, something special. Butonly now, after two assignments here in the Lowcountry, do I understand whatit is: We sit at the very epicenter of Air Mobility Command. If you want to beat the absolute leading edge of what mobility air forces are doing, you want tobe at Charleston. It's been that way for decades.When the Air Force first decided where to base the C-17, they chose

Charleston. When they wanted to honor the last of those great airplanes tocome off the assembly line, they chose Charleston. When the Air Mobilityleaders were deciding where to house the only Special Operations C-17 mis-sion, they chose Charleston. When the United States needed a high-altitude,combat airdrop of humanitarian supplies over Afghanistan on the openingnight of Operation Enduring Freedom, they chose Charleston. When AirMobility Command stood up the very first C-17 Expeditionary AirliftSquadron, they chose Charleston. When President Obama demanded action toprevent possible genocide in the mountains of Iraq during the ongoing battleagainst ISIS, he chose Charleston. And just three months ago, when US forcesneeded to airdrop 50 tons of ammunition to Syrian rebels, they choseCharleston.Across the globe, Mobility Airmen fly over 500 sorties a day. For those

most important sorties, the ones that absolutely cannot fail, our leadershiphas always chosen Charleston. That's why I've opened every Newcomer'sBrief with a bold declaration, “Welcome to the Greatest Airlift Wing andJoint Base on the planet.” That's not false bravado or arrogance. It's simplythe truth. There's just something special about Charleston, our Airmen andthe work they do. You can feel it as soon as you enter the gates. There's anenergy and contagious passion here that is truly unique. So what does this

mean for you, today, right now?If this is your first assignment, welcome to the big leagues. Like a champi-

onship football program, your predecessors have built a tradition of excel-lence, so you better bring you're A-Game, your absolute best, every day.Mediocrity might cut it elsewhere, but here, you'll simply get left behind. I getphone calls from retired general officers and Chief Master Sergeants, askingme how things are going in Charleston. Without fail, they always want toknow if the latest crop of Charleston Airmen are dominating like they have inthe past. Your goal is to make sure that answer is always a resounding "Yes."If you're an instructor pilot or loadmaster, a NCO in a supervisory position

or someone who's been in this profession for a while, you're responsible forfostering the high-performing environment that's been woven into the fabricof Charleston over the years. When new folks walk through the door, it's yourjob to grab them, take them under your wing and make it crystal clear that bestis the standard. If someone falls behind, you better coach them up quickly.Those who came before you surely did.If you're a Commander, a Chief or a First Sergeant, consider yourself for-

tunate to lead such talented Airmen at such a historic location. We are caretak-ers of an amazing legacy and trailblazers for an even better tomorrow. Youjoined the long line of mobility leaders, those with names like McDew,Everhart and Cox, who have led Charleston Airmen. Twenty years from now,will people mention you in the same breath as those legends that came beforeyou? Today's Airmen are craving leadership; your job is to provide it.Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University head basketball coach, once

said, "People want to be on a team. They want to be part of something biggerthan themselves. They want to be in a situation where they feel they aredoing something for the greater good." That is exactly what we have atCharleston. People want to be part of a high performing organization. Theywant to work alongside the very best and they want to know when they drivethrough those gates, they're entering a special place where the extraordinaryis commonplace, not the exception. Here at Charleston, we walk the sameground as mobility legends that have come before us. Are you ready to bethe next generation?

Capt. Elizabeth Maley

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your decisions for bias and consistency against the character goals you'restriving to achieve. Every action reflects on your character, as Whorton says,"no matter how small." Make sure your reflection is in line with who you are.

Rev. Dr. ClintonBrantley speaks atNaval Health ClinicCharleston's BlackHistory Month cele-bration Feb. 19 in theNHCC atrium.Brantley, keynotespeaker for the event,recounted his experi-ences as a blackAmerican serving inthe military. A nativeof Ridgeland, SC,Brantley served in theAir Force for 22 yearsand retired as a lieu-tenant colonel in 1998.Currently, he is thepastor of St. MatthewBaptist Church, located in North Charleston. Standing in the background, from left toright: Cdr. Richard Graham, director for NHCC clinical support services and depart-ment head of NHCC laboratory department; Creighton Codrey, NHCC pharmacy tech-nician; hospital corpsmen Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Brasel, NHCC radiologytechnician; and Petty Officer 1st Class Terro Walker, NHCC dental technician.

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Treasuring the PastMore than half a century of service brings no shortage of

life lessons. When asked which of these he learned to valuemost over his career, Metzger paused a while, then said:

"One of the things I didn'tappreciate at the time wasthat when I got here, all myleadership was World War IIveterans – and I'm talkingcaptains on up....I am stillquoting guys from then tomy guys in the office now."Metzger said he often

takes the opportunity, anytime someone declines to goto lunch, to share one ofthese insights from the past."A squadron commander

sticks his head inside the[operations] officer's door andsays, 'Ralph, let's go to lunch.'He says 'Sir, I don't know. The[Operational ReadinessInspection team] is in town;the inspectors are coming bythe office this afternoon. I justdon't think I have the time togo to lunch.' And [the com-mander] says, 'Well, gee whiz,Ralph, we went to lunch allduring World War II. Is thismore important?'"

Metzger spoke about aman he befriended later inlife, another WWII veteran,who downplayed his contri-butions during the war. Yet,once Metzger pressed him,he learned that his friend hadflown the lead during D-Dayand Operation MarketGarden, two significant andperilous missions."You don't appreciate it

because they're all like that,"he said, holding back tears.When asked what message

he would pass along to young service members today, he said:"Everybody's got a story, and if you will take the time to

find it out, you'd probably be amazed."

The Love that Kept Him GoingFew people choose to work as long – or as late in life – as

Frank Metzger. As such, he often receives questions."Guys used to ask me why I was still working," he said. "I'd

tell them, 'Because it's still fun.'"Yet there is another reason – a deeper one – that kept Metzger

working well past his peers: love for his late wife, Carolyn.Married for more than five decades, Frank continued work-

ing because of his confidence in the health care his job pro-vided for Carolyn, who fought declining health for 20 years."He felt a duty, as long as she was alive, that he would do

whatever he could to make sure she was taken care of," saidJanice Jones, Metzger's daughter.

"He always put her needs before his needs,"she said. "He was just concerned about hercare – about extended care – and he wanted tomake sure that everything was in place so thatthere would never be a question of, 'Can we dothis or not?' Every opportunity would be givento her, to take care of her – monetarily, time,energy, everything. He was fully committed."Jones noted the role reversal that resulted

with Carolyn's declining health."All this time while he flew and was in the

Air Force, she was at home and was theanchor," she said. "So when she got sick, theroles reversed. I used to laugh and say that Iwasn't sure my dad knew where the kitchen

was, but then he was doing the cooking, the grocery shopping,taking care of everything – all of her medicine, all of the doc-tor's appointments.""That in itself is a full-time job, plus a full-time job.

Exhaustion [was] unbelievable," she said. "But he wouldn'thave it any other way. "That's just what you do when you'recommitted, which he was."Carolyn died in 2015, but not before she and Metzger renewed

their wedding vows on their fiftieth anniversary, a year earlier,"In the same church [where they] married, on the same day, withthe same maid of honor and same best man," Metzger said.Upon leaving their wedding ceremony, he found a surprise

gift from Carolyn in the parking lot: a 1959 Chevrolet Impala,two-door hardtop. It was the same year and model car he hadbeen driving when they dated, all those decades before.Metzger refers to this car, and a couple others, as his "pro-

jects" – his next activity, after a lifelong career.

Frank Metzger, a 437th AirliftWing program analyst, andhis late wife, Carolyn, re-newed their wedding vows ontheir 50th anniversary, Oct. 5,2013, in the same churchwhere they were married.Metzger, who is retiring after54 years of combined federalservice, attributed much of hissuccess to Carolyn. Shepassed away in 2015.

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Frank Metzger, a 437th Airlift Wing program ana-lyst, drives away in a 1959 Chevrolet Impala withhis wife, Carolyn, after renewing their weddingvows for their 50th anniversary, Oct. 5, 2013.Carolyn surprised Metzger with the car upon leav-ing the ceremony; it was the same year and modelas the one he drove when they were dating.

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Frozen food savings spotlighted in commissariesBy Sallie CauthersDeCA marketing and mass media specialist

FORT LEE, Va. – It’s no wonder commis-saries are highlighting frozen foods duringMarch, considering the variety, value andconvenience of items from pizza, entrées andbreakfast foods to lots of vegetables inbetween. “Every March is frozen food month at

commissaries, and while our stores go all outcreating exciting frozen food section displays,customers win with great values,” said TracieRuss, sales director for the DefenseCommissary Agency. “With other promo-tions throughout the store, including thosewith the annual college basketball champi-

onship tournament theme, March is a greattime to shop your commissary.”DeCA’s industry partners – vendors, sup-

pliers and brokers – are collaborating withcommissaries in March to offer discountsbeyond everyday savings. Overseas storesmay have substitute events for certain promo-tional programs. Customers are asked tocheck their local commissary for details ondates and times promotions.“Your commissary is chillin’ in March with

super cool pricing in their frozen food sectionand slam dunk savings throughout the storefor the annual college basketball tournament.Don’t miss these savings. It’s definitely worththe trip!” Russ said.

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"At Charleston we have a pretty high grad-uation rate from Raven School," Gomez said."Not every AMC base does a three-weekpreparation program."After a short break, physical training con-

tinues. Students are taught hand-to-hand com-bat techniques using batons, defensive andoffensive fighting positions and practicingstriking a training dummy or heavy bag.After lunch the students perform what's

known as "Redman" training. Trainers donprotective fight suits and go one on one withthe students."Redman training is how we teach students

to protect themselves and how to subdue anattacker," Gomez said. "It's intense and fast-paced but we make safety a top considerationbecause we don't want the students or thetrainers getting hurt."The official training day normally ends

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Although, the training is intense, studentsagree at the end of the day, all of the hardwork is worth it."I want to become a Raven because of the

opportunities to be part of a great missionand the experiences of seeing the world,"offered Senior Airman Jarred Alford, Ravenstudent.The operational tempo for Ravens remains

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Raven from the 628th SFS squadron, said thesection at Charleston needs to fill nine newpositions but finding volunteers is not as easyas it sounds."We have a demanding job that many peo-

ple don't want to do. That's fine," Romo said."We want the best-of-the best and we wantpeople who want to be here."

A Day In The Life of a Raven trainee - Continued from Page 1Senior Airman Kyle Creech,a Raven apprentice student,holds a baton during athree-week Phoenix Ravenapprentice course Feb. 17,2016 at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. Ravens areteams of specially trainedsecurity forces personneldedicated to providingsecurity for AMC aircrafttransiting through highterrorist and criminal threatareas.

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Staff Sgt. Gregory Green, a Ravenapprentice student, stretches beforetaking an Air Force physical trainingtest during a three-week Phoenix Ravenapprentice course Feb. 17, 2016 atJoint Base Charleston, S.C.

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Story and photos by Senior Airman Clayton CupitJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

With tax season in full effect, members of Joint BaseCharleston have been trying to file their tax returns as soon aspossible.The tax centers at both the Air Base and Weapons Station

have supported JB Charleston members for many yearsthrough volunteers who provide advice and expertise to theentire Team Charleston. Currently, there are only two volunteers at the air base tax

center who help more than 2,000 people a year complete theirtaxes.Tech. Sgt. Latoya Johnson-Mallory, 628th Air Base Wing

legal office paralegal and tax center volunteer, shared herthoughts on the importance of providing this service."For active-duty E-4's and below, this may be their first job,

and taxes are their responsibility now," said Johnson-Mallory.

"We go over the tax return process and take time to go line-by-line and answer whatever questions they may have."Airman 1st Class Kaitlin Fontenot, 628th Communications

Squadron knowledge management technician, used the serv-ice and commented on how helpful the service was."I chose to go to the tax center because I wasn't familiar

with how tax returns worked," said Fontenot. "I felt like thevolunteers were very trustworthy and did what they could tomake sure I was set for success. The tax center was very ben-eficial in helping me understand how tax returns work andthey did my taxes for free!"Back in 2000, when Johnson-Mallory was a brand new

Airman stationed at Charleston Air Force Base, she used thetax center and now she is returning the favor."This is my second year volunteering at the tax center but I

have also volunteered at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen,Germany for a few years as well," said Johnson-Mallory. Ifyou're doing taxes for a while you start to see the same people,the same faces and you start to know their lives. It definitelygoes beyond doing taxes at that point."While it may be enjoyable to provide the services to base

members, volunteers must have the skills needed to properlydo tax returns. Those interested in volunteering must attend aweek-long Internal Revenue Service training course as wellas pass an exam.According to Erin Dixon, 628th Air Base Wing chief of

legal assistance, all volunteers must receive a certificationbefore prepare any returns."The tax center requires at least two individuals to oper-

ate," said Dixon. "One to prepare the taxes and the other toquality review it. There are some challenges that come aboutbecause while there are many amazing benefits this serviceprovides to our active-duty, retirees and dependents, about2,000 people utilize the tax center every year.The tax center is an all-volunteer force and, sometimes, we

don't have enough volunteers to keep up with the volume."At the Weapons Station tax center, recently graduated stu-

dents from the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command vol-unteer their time while waiting for orders."They are what's made this program so successful in the

past because it becomes their full-time duty," said Dixon."The students got held up this year so they weren't able tograduate as early as they normally do. However, they will beavailable next week to start assisting us."Currently the volunteers at the Weapons Station tax center

can only assist NNPTC students and staff members. Otherpeople will have to have their taxes done at the Air Base taxcenter.In order to make the process flow faster and more efficient-

ly, Dixon mentioned that it is never too late to assist the vol-unteers at the tax center."If anyone wants to volunteer, we can always use the help,"

said Dixon. "From greeting to assisting with phone calls, any-thing would immensely benefit us. It would be a great oppor-tunity for people who like to socialize, to walk around and talkto people who are getting their taxes done."To contact the tax center, call 963-1040, 963-5502 or

963-8297.

Tax center volunteers support base members

Airman 1st Class Jesse Moore, 628th Security ForcesSquadron installation entry controller, assists Joint BaseCharleston members with their tax returns Feb. 9, 2016, at theCharleston Club on JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Tech. Sgt. Latoya Johnson-Mallory, 628th Legal Office parale-gal, assists Joint Base Charleston members with their taxreturns Feb. 9, 2016, at the Charleston Club on JB Charleston– Air Base, S.C. The Airmen working the tax center are able toprovide tax return assistance to all active-duty, retirees andtheir dependents.

From 628th ABW Legal Office

Tax season is well underway and the legal office has beenoperating the Base Tax Office providing tax assistance at the AirBase to the base population. The Volunteer Income TaxAssistance (VITA) Center located at the Weapons Station willopen on 7 March 2016 from 1300-1800 in Building 206, Room123A (DEERS and ID cards office). It is important to note, theWeapons Station location will only be able accommodate stu-dents and eligible staff assigned to NNPTC/NPTU. All otheractive duty members, retirees and dependents in need of tax serv-ices must schedule an appointment at the Air Base in Salon A ofthe Charleston Club. Please remember that VITA volunteers are trained to accom-

plish basic, military and intermediate tax returns. The VITA vol-unteers are not trained and are not able to provide advancedreturns. Examples of advanced returns include, but are not limitedto, stocks, capital gains and losses, business income, other gainsand losses, IRA deductions, foreign income and extensive rental

property (active duty military members with moving expenses andwho own rental property are still eligible for the VITA program). Tax returns are prepared by appointment only. Due to the

workload, the VITA Center is unable to assist clients on a walk-in basis. Additionally, the tax center does not have the capabilityof making copies; therefore, clients must bring the original andone copy of the following items with them to their appointment:• Military, retiree, dependent ID card to verify eligibility (copy

of ID card is not required)• Social Security Cards for all personnel to be claimed on tax

return; or ITIN's, if applicable• Bank Routing and account numbers (for direct deposit and

electronic debit if applicable)• Organized receipts that are applicable to your return (busi-

ness, work related expenses, charitable, medical)• All W-2 statements• All applicable 1099s• 1098-T (Tuition statement - if you were a student in 2015

you may need one. Usually arrives in March)

• Last year's federal and/or state return(s), if applicable• Any documentation related to inflow and outflow of incomeMilitary members are not required to use the tax centers to

prepare or file their returns. For many, do-it-yourself servicesoffer an easy alternative to waiting for an appointment at the taxcenters and for those with advanced tax returns. The followingweb sites provide these do-it-yourself services:IRS.gov https://www.irs.gov/FilingMilitary One Source http://www.militaryonesource.milH&R Block http://www.hrblock.com or Turbo Tax http://tur-

botax.intuit.com. (No DoD endorsement intended) Clients may schedule an appointment at the Air Base, by call-

ing 963-1040 or 963-8297. NNPTC/NPTU students and staffmay schedule an appointment at the Weapons Station beginning7 March by calling 794-2002 or 794-2003. Because of the lim-ited volunteers available to staff the Base Tax Centers, it may bedifficult at times to answer all calls. If you have trouble gettingthrough to these numbers, contact the 628 ABW Legal Office forassistance: 843-963-5502.

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Story and photos by Airman 1st ClassThomas T. CharltonJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Members of the 628th Medical Group metwith two trauma surgeons from the MedicalUniversity of South Carolina on Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C., on Feb. 17, 2016.The special guests coordinated with 628th

MDG leadership to provide proper suturetraining to the medical group's Airmen.Suturing is a stitch or series of stitches

done to secure the edges of a surgical or trau-matic wound. Through the development ofmedical practice there are numerous stylesand techniques for suturing depending on dif-ferent treatment situations.Additionally, the surgeons provided guid-

ance on the appropriate treatment of hemor-rhage injuries. The training addressed pre-deployment requirements and overall missionreadiness."We have an opportunity from a communi-

ty perspective to really work together in orderto train our men and women and make surethat there is an equivalent skill set so thatwhen they are deployed they have the righttraining to take care of their sick patients,"said Dr. Joseph Sakran, MUSC assistant pro-fessor of surgery.To hone these manual skills on a medium

closely resembling human tissue, the 628thMDG Airmen used pig's feet, a common prac-tice in the civilian medical field according toSakran."We were able to do some hands on sutur-

ing which is nice because I don't get to do that

a lot in my career field," Airman 1st ClassPaul Colella, 628th Medical OperationsSquadron aerospace medical technician, aparticipant in the event said. "Learning howto tie (sutures) correctly was a fun experi-ence for me because I have always had ahard time; so I got to enhance my ability withthat."According to Sakran and Lt. Col. Brian

Neese, 628th MDOS commander, the jointtraining effort was the first time the 628thMDG and MUSC have collaborated."Essentially, what we're trying to establish

is in-roads with the community. This isn'tnecessarily a medical issue but a base-wideissue; a desire to link up in common areaswith organizations within the community,"said Neese. "For example, organizations likeMUSC also train their medical professionals.We do a lot of the same training, so if we canlink up, we could save resources for bothentities and also increase the amount oflearning. This is an opportunity to bring inprofessionals from MUSC to train ourmedics in the specific readiness skills thatthey will use when they deploy."Thanks to this training event, the surgeons

were able to experience something new."I'll make time for collaboration like this

anytime," said Dr. Brent Jewett, MUSC trau-ma critical care fellow. "The differencebetween working with the civilian medicalfield and these guys is tremendous. The atti-tude as well as the level of respect here isunmatched. We will definitely come back outhere whenever asked."

MUSC surgeons train base military medics

Lt. Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, (center) talks with Dr. JosephSakran, Medical University of South Carolina assistant professor of surgery, about the progress ofthe medical personnel at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Feb. 17, 2016. The goal was toimprove suturing skills. Suturing is a stitch or series of stitches done to secure the edges of a sur-gical or traumatic wound. The cooperation between the local civilian medical professionals and JBCharleston’s medical team from the 628th Medical Group is expected to continue.

Airmen from the 628thMedical Group practicedtheir suturing skills with helpfrom two trauma surgeonsfrom the Medical Universityof South Carolina on JointBase Charleston – Air Base,S.C., on Feb. 17, 2016.Suturing is a stitch or seriesof stitches done to securethe edges of a surgical ortraumatic wound. Using pig’sfeet, they were able toapproximate human tissue.

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By Michael Dukes315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 315th Airlift Wing held its first Tuskegee Airmen CareerDay Feb. 24, 2016, drawing over 130 local teenage boys toJoint Base Charleston, S.C. to learn about careers in aviation.The event also celebrated the story of the first black pilots

in the American military – the Tuskegee Airmen.“What we’re trying to show the young people today is that

this is what the Tuskegee Airmen did for us and that we arestanding on the shoulders of the Tuskegee Airmen,” said Lt.Col Terry Troutman, a guest speaker and former 317th AirliftSquadron pilot, as he kicked off the day’s events.The 14-17-year-old boys from 17 Lowcountry schools

toured a C-17 Globemaster III and participated in a militarycareer fair to learn about career fields they may not haveknown exist. The boys talked to Reserve and active dutyAirmen in security forces, aeromedical evacuation , aircraftmaintenance, pilots, loadmasters, aerial porters, medical spe-cialists, combat camera, and more.“A lot of times when they see aircraft they think that they

need to be pilots in order to be a part of the Air Force Reserve.But they don’t,” said Maj. Kimberly Champagne, 315thAirlift Wing Diversity Inclusion program manager.“Our Tuskegee Airmen Career day is really about showing

the diversity of jobs and interests that we have here at the AirForce base,” Champagne added.1st Lt. Jarod Barnes, 317th AS pilot, is a perfect example

of the success of the 315th AW’s outreach programs. Throughevents like this, and with the help from role-models likeTroutman, Barnes was once in the same shoes as the teens par-ticipating in the day’s events. “It’s important to give back,”he said. “This is how I got my start – going to static tours likethis and talking to individuals like myself.”Jalen Lloyd, a freshman at Berkeley High School said he

appreciated the event and the people he talked to. “To seewhat people go through every day and hearing what they do isa really good benefit,” he said.Besides talking to those who wear the Air Force uniform

and learning about their jobs and experiences, the studentsexperienced hands-on demonstrations with specialist like the

315th Security ForceSquadron’s Ravens, who arecharged with protecting theaircraft and aircrew at loca-tions outside the UnitedStates. The students donnedflack vests, helmets and heldrubber training M-9, and M-4 weapons.At the 315th Aeromedical

Evacuation Squadron’stable, the boys saw medicallitters – some bearing man-nequin patients – and othersstacked with medical moni-tors and life-saving gear.The 628th Security Forces

Squadron had a K-9 team onhand and the base’s explo-sive ordinance disposal teamshowed students the 80-pound “bomb suit” theywear while dealing withexplosives.Everett Smith, an 8th grader from Jerry Zucker Middle

School, was one of the only students strong enough to try thesuit on. When a local TV news reported asked him what wasthe most impressive thing he learned today he responded,“That they are actually able to wear this suit and walk aroundin it.”Event organizers created the Tuskegee Airmen Career Day

in the spirit of the Joint Base Charleston Women in AviationCareer Day which has been held annually for the past eightyears for local school girls. “I want boys and girls to know that they can be part of the

Air Force Reserve based on any opportunity that they want forthemselves,” Champagne said.During World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen were part of the

first U.S. test group that some expected to prove black menwere incapable of following orders or flying aircraft in acombat setting. But these men left no doubt as to their capa-

bility and courage. They persevered and overcame the diver-sity challenges of the time to prove themselves beyond capa-ble of doing the job.The Tuskegee Airmen flew more than 15,500 combat sor-

ties over the skies of North Africa, Sicily, Italy and centralEurope as bomber escorts. They were the only Army AirCorps unit to never lose a bomber to enemy fighters. Theiractions earned them more than 150 Distinguished FlyingCrosses.Twenty years after the Tuskegee Airmen, retired Chief

Master Sgt. Herman Hampton, a member of the Hiram MannChapter of the Tuskegee Airmen in Walterboro, S.C., saidtheir contributions were instrumental to him and today’s AirForce. “Without them accomplishing what they did, I’dnever had been able to do what I did,” he said. Hampton wasa loadmaster on a C-141 Starlifter at then Charleston AirForce Base.

315 AW’s first Tuskegee Airmen Career Day inspires local teens

Guest speaker Lt. Col. Terry Troutman, Air Force Reserve Command Mobility Combat Supportofficer, speaks to students during the Joint Base Charleston Tuskegee Airmen Career DayFeb. 25, 2016. The 315th Airlift Wing's first Tuskegee Airmen Career Day drew over 130 localteenage boys to Joint Base Charleston, S.C. to learn about careers in aviation. The event alsocelebrated the story of the first black pilots in the American military – the Tuskegee Airmen.

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

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Chaplain’s CornerBy Chaplain, Lt. Col. Roger Medlin, CAP-USAF

Not something we ask ourselves very often butan important question nonetheless. You shouldfeel good about yourself. Not arrogantly orhaughtily but in a way that says, “I am comfort-able with who I am.” The Bible says, “Love yourneighbor as yourself.” To love yourself means tofeel good about yourself. I like to think of it as being in rhythm with life

and my Creator. Life seems to flow at a steadierand more peaceful pace. That doesn’t mean youwon’t have challenges or adversities come yourway, it just means you’re in a better place to take

charge and make good decisions. Life is aboutchoices and making decisions to make life moreenjoyable. Feeling good about yourself puts youin charge rather than allowing your challenges andadversities to control your life. For example, as a guitar player I play rhythm

and lead guitar. Lead is picking out the melody ofthe song. A good rhythm guitar player enablesthe lead guitar player to play the melody and thusidentify the song. Without the rhythm it’s hard tolead. When we are in rhythm with life, we leadbetter, make better choices and decisions and wefeel good about ourselves! Give it a try. It worksfor me; it just might work for you. (John 10:10)

Do You Feel Good About Yourself?

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Froml 628th Air Base WingLegal Office

Involuntary Administrative Discharges (February 2016)Mr. Robert YanceyDischarge Clerk,628 ABW/JA

The following Airmen ofJoint Base Charleston wereinvoluntarily discharged forconduct that demonstrated alack of potential for furtherservice. Members dischargedfrom their current enlistmentwith a less than fullyHonorable service characteri-zation are not entitled toreceive educational benefitsunder the Montgomery GIBill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill.The three types of servicecharacterizations that can bereceived upon discharge are:

Honorable, Under HonorableConditions (General), andUnder Other Than HonorableConditions (UOTHC). An Honorable service

characterization means themember has generally metthe Air Force standards ofacceptable conduct and per-formance of duty. Each mem-ber should strive to meet andexceed the standards ofacceptable performance andconduct in order to receive anHonorable discharge. An Under Honorable

Conditions (General) servicecharacterization is warrantedwhen significant negativeaspects of an Airman's con-duct or performance of dutyoutweigh positive aspects ofthe Airman's military record. The least favorable invol-

untary administrative dis-charge is an Under OtherThan Honorable Conditions(UOTHC) service characteri-zation. A discharge with aUOTHC service characteri-zation reflects that a mem-ber's personal conduct fellsignificantly below accept-able military standards.Members receiving a servicecharacterization of less thanan Honorable discharge mayfind their veteran's benefitsdenied either in whole or inpart and may face substantialprejudice when applying forcivilian employment. • 628 SFS - A Staff Sergeant

was involuntarily dischargedfor a Civilian Conviction dueto domestic violence. Themember offered to condition-ally waive his right to a dis-charge board in return for anUnder Honorable Conditions(General) service characteriza-tion which was approved.• 16 AS - A first term

Airman was involuntarily dis-charged for MinorDisciplinary Infractions afterreceiving an Article 15, four

Letters of Reprimand, andtwo Letters of Counseling fornumerous unauthorizedabsences, making false state-ments, and dereliction of duty.The member received anUnder Honorable Conditions(General) service characteri-zation which deprives themember of substantially allservice connected benefitssuch as the Montgomery GIBill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

Non-Judicial Punishment(Article 15s) (February 2016)A1C Katie CooperMilitary Justice Paralegal, 628 ABW/JA

The below Airmen of JointBase Charleston were offeredand accepted non-judicialpunishment (NJP) pursuantto Article 15 of the UCMJ inthe month of October.Airmen offered NJP by theircommander may eitheraccept the NJP, and be judgedby their commander as totheir guilt or innocence aswell as the appropriate pun-ishment, or decline the NJPand demand a trial by courtmartial. The punishmentsthat can be imposed as a partof NJP depend on the rank ofthe accused airman and thecommander who will imposepunishment, but can be asmuch as a reduction in rankto E1, 30 days correctionalcustody, forfeiture of ½ ofone month's pay per monthfor 2 months, 60 days restric-tion, 45 days extra duties,and a reprimand.• 437 AMXS - An Airman

First Class received non-judi-cial punishment for violationof Article 134, UnderageDrinking, Article 108, dam-age to military property lessthan $500, and Article 109,damage to nonmilitary prop-erty less than $500.

Punishment consisted ofreduction to the grade ofAirman, forfeiture of$878.00 per month for twomonths, suspended, 20 daysextra duty, and a reprimand.

Courts-Martial (February 2016)Capt Jeffrey SullivanChief of Military Justice628 ABW

Airmen of Joint BaseCharleston who are convict-ed at a special or generalcourt martial are consideredto have a federal conviction.Sentences at a special court-martial can be up to one yearin jail, a Bad ConductDischarge (or a dismissal forOfficers), reduction in gradeto E-1 for enlisted members,and forfeiture of 2/3rds payper month for 12 months.Sentences at a general court-martial vary widely accord-ing to the charged crimes. Ageneral court-martial, if theaccused is convicted of theappropriate crime, can sen-tence a member to the maxi-mum punishment authorizedby the UCMJ based on thecrime for which the memberwas convicted, up to andincluding life in prison, oreven death, if authorized forthat offense.

No action received in themonth of February.

The Patriot • March 4, 2016 9JB CHS NEWS

By Airmen and Family Readiness Center

Joint Base Charleston is serviced by three county and one statecharter, school districts.

Joint Base Charleston - Air Base (JB Charleston - AB)Air Base residents are assigned schools in the Charleston

County School District. Residents may choose Hunley Park orLambs Elementary Schools for students K-5 grades; Jerry ZuckerMiddle School of Science for in students grades 6 - 8 and StallHigh School serving students grades 9 - 12.Since 2010 the Air Base has worked collaboratively with

Charleston County School District (CCSD) to improve optionsfor approximately 600 school age military students living on andnear the installation. In April 2011 CCSD approved theResolution for Accommodating Military Families, extending the"Choice School" application process for those arriving after thenormal deadlines. A 20 seat allocation was provided to bothAcademic Magnet High School and Charleston County Schoolof the Arts for military students who meet the rigid entrancerequirements. CCSD works proactively, with military families toprovide flexibility through inter/intra district transfers.In 2012 the Resolution for Accommodating Military Families

was expanded to include all of Charleston County's ChoiceSchool options. This provided additional elementary and middleschool options for military families arriving after lottery applica-tion deadlines. A special application allows families to selectthree school choices (transportation may or may not be provid-ed). Charleston County School District will make every effort to

find a "comparable placement" in accordance with the MilitaryInterstate Children's Compact. Charleston County SchoolDistrict has appointed a military liaison who routes the applica-tion to an individual POC for military families.

Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station (JB Charleston- WS)Berkeley County School District (BCSD) provides education-

al programs to approximately 1400 military children and oper-ates 2 schools on JB Charleston - WS.Marrington Elementary serves students Pre-K through 5

grades. Many students are active duty military dependents. PreK is available on a limited basis to families who qualify.Marrington Middle School of the Arts serves students 6-8

grades. The entire curriculum is art infused and a new performingarts center was recently constructed. Berkley County SchoolDistrict (BCSD) allows any active duty military family assignedto JB Charleston - WS and residing in Berkeley County, thechoice of attending Marrington schools (transportation is not pro-vided other than for on base residents). Goose Creek High Schoolserves students 9 - 12 grades, high school students can also applyto attend the Berkeley Center for the Arts, arts infused magnetprogram at Goose Creek High School.

Dorchester School District Two (DD2)Dorchester School District Two (DD2) provides K-12 grades

service to more than 1100 active duty families living in the dis-trict. The district works proactively with military families, on anindividual basis, to provide some flexibility in school assign-

ments based on unique family situations.

Palmetto Scholars Academy (PSA)Palmetto Scholars Academy leased Air Force property on JB

Charleston in 2012, and has since constructed a new campuslocated at 7499 Dorchester Road, on property leased from theDepartment of Defense. PSA's rigorous/challenging curriculumis designed to meet the needs of gifted and talented/strong per-forming students, something JB Charleston parents indicated waslacking in the local middle/high schools. PSA is open to all SouthCarolina students in grades 6 -12, military families are encour-aged to apply during the regular lottery, held the third Wednesdayof February each year. The charter school law provides a 20 percent set aside for active duty military children assigned to JBCharleston.

The School Liaison Officer can be reached at the followinglocations:

Airman & Family Readiness Center104 E. Simpson Street, Building 500North Charleston, SC 29404 (843) 963-4406

Fleet & Family Support Center1005 Jefferson Avenue, Building 755Goose Creek, SC 29445(843) 794-7480

School choice options at JB Charleston

By Annikah Moaratty, relief services assistantNavy-Marine Corps Relief Society

During the month of March 2016, the Joint BaseCharleston - WS will conduct begin its annual fund drive insupport of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, an organi-zation whose mission is to help Marines, Sailors and theirfamilies when financial emergencies arise.Since 1904, the society has provided financial, educational

and other assistance to active duty and retired members of theNavy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members andsurvivors. The organization is staffed primarily by volunteerswho act as caseworkers providing financial assistance; volun-teers knit and crochet baby blankets for new parents on baseand in a variety of other positions."Last year, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society helped

over 63,000 clients with about $45.8 million in assistancethrough interest free loans and grants. Combat CasualtyNurses and Visiting Nurses alone made over 47,000visits/contacts. That adds up to a lot of lives changed for thebetter," said Annikah Moaratty, Relief Services Assistant forthe Charleston Office. "Our goal is to be the first stop whenSailors or Marines find themselves in financial trouble. A lot

of people know about us but don't know the extent of assis-tance we are able to provide."In order to provide for so many Marines and Sailors, the

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society relies on the support ofActive Duty Service members. . "The annual fund drive isimportant. The Society receives donations year round but thevast majority of funds come from the donations of our ActiveDuty members. The $5 one person allots each month ($60 ayear), may help pay a families' electric bill or help buy a planeticket home for someone experiencing a loss." said Moaratty."Additionally, this is a great opportunity to let people know whatwe do. Many people don't realize we help with purchasing fur-niture, can help with car repairs or assist during natural disasters.It is important to note, all cases in our office are kept confiden-tial making NMCRS a safe place to come and get help."

"As Financial Counselors at Fleet and Family Support Centerhere at JB Charleston WS, we assist service members and theirfamilies, both active duty and retired, in their journey towardsfinancial resilience. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society(NMCRS) is an integral part of the process. We work hand inhand with NMCRS and often refer service members in need toNMCRS for financial assistance. It's a wonderful service whichrelies on the kindness and generosity of all of our donors, bothpast and present. We must remember that although the core mis-sion is financial assistance that is not all that NMCRS offers.Other services such as scholarships and budgeting for babywould not be possible if not for your generous donation," saidthe Personal Financial Management Team at FFSC.Last year, the local base office provided $308,000 in assis-

tance to local service members including car repairs, emer-gency travel, Quick Assist Loans and free budget reviews. Inadditional to financial support, the office held 15 Budget forBaby classes for new parents on base and gave out 120 Baby'sFirst Seabags and handmade blankets to families. For more information, visit the NMCRS office, located at

Bldg. 717 on Jefferson Ave or call at (843) 794-7662. You canalso log onto www.nmcrs.org for volunteer opportunities andinformation about the organization and all its services.

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

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

NOTICE: Some A&FRC classes may be held at different locations,due to building renovations during the month of January. Please call843-963-4406 to register and for clarification on where each class isbeing held.

March 7-8/ Blood Drive: The Armed Services Blood Program will be hold-

ing a blood drive to support the military on 7 & 8 March, 1000 -1800, at the Education Center at Joint Base Charleston. The drivewill be sponsored by NNPTU. All blood types are welcome; howev-er O type donors are the most in demand. To find out more about theASBP or to schedule an appointment to donate, please visitwww.militaryblood.dod.mil. To interact directly with ASBP staffmembers, see more photos or get the latest news, follow @military-blood on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Pinterest.

March 8-9/ Entrepreneur Training Track: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learn more

about the opportunities and challenges of business ownership. Class isinstructed by subject matter experts and practitioners from the SBA,SBA Resource Partners. Upon completion, participants are eligible foran eight-week instructor-led online course.

March 8/ Troops to Teachers: 10-11:30 a.m. Receive counseling and assis-

tance to help eligible veterans and their spouses transition into a newteaching career.

March 9/ Ready, Set, Parent: 9-11:30 a.m. This course provides useful tips

for expectant parents, while helping them to understand the importanceof budgeting for their new addition. Additionally, parents receive aFREE bundle for each expected baby!

March 10/ 10 Steps To Financial Stability And Success: 8-9:30 a.m.

Whether trying to build, fix, or maintain good credit, learn what it takesto reach a great score.

March 14-18/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: 8 a.m. - 4:30

p.m.. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for tran-sition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on aspace-available-basis.

Notices/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department of

Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist allService members, Veterans, and family members who may have ques-tions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedulean appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the WeaponsStation (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the ABoffice in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

/ Air Force Aid Society is currently accepting General ArnoldEducation Grant applications for the 2016/2017 academic year.Grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 are awarded to selected sons anddaughters of Active Duty, Title 10 AGR/Reserve, Title 32 AGR per-forming full-time active duty, Retired, Retired Reserve and deceasedAir Force members; spouses of Active Duty members and Title 10AGR/Reservists; and surviving spouses of deceased personnel fortheir full-time undergraduate studies. Applications, instructions, andeligibility requirements can be found at http://afas.org/education-grants. Deadline to apply is Mar. 18.

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

Center (FFSC)-NWS (Building 755) JB Charleston, WeaponsStation, unless otherwise specified. For more information, callFFSC at 794-7480.

March 7-8/ Blood Drive: The Armed Services Blood Program will be hold-

ing a blood drive to support the military on 7 & 8 March, 1000 -1800, at the Education Center at Joint Base Charleston. The drive

will be sponsored by NNPTU. All blood types are welcome; howeverO type donors are the most in demand.

March 7-11/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: 8 a.m. -

4:30 p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service membersfor transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all ses-sions on a space available basis.

March 8/ Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA) - Student Loans:

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Learn how to determine what you can afford, planfor the various expenditures of a car, and learn to get the best deal onthe purchase.

March 9/ Smart Money Goals (Webinar): 11:30 a.m. - noon. SMART

money goals discussed with tips for participants./ Resolving Honest Conflict: 4-5 p.m. Learn to resolve conflict

and overcome barriers to making healthy choices. Become aware ofthe role that conflict plays in your life and gain tools to address andmanage it daily.

March 15-17/ Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

These hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improvetheir employability in today's challenging job market. Classes rangefrom Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search, Applications& Cover Letters, and Resume Writing to Navigating USA Jobs!Register for the classes that you need.

March 15/ Renting Your New Space: 2:30 - 4 p.m. Are you moving out

of the dorm? Attend this financial preparedness class to prepare forthe expenses of living off base. This class is recommended for serv-ice members moving out of the dorm.

Notices/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culminat-

ing activity to verify service members have met their Career ReadinessStandards, as identified on the Service Member Career ReadinessStandards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form 2958. Thechecklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by the A&FRC,FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) to verify status ofCRS completion. To schedule your Capstone appointment, call the Fleet& Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston-NWS at 794-7480.

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist allService members, Veterans, and family members who may have ques-tions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedulean appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the WeaponsStation (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the ABoffice in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

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.

Lowcountry warriors,Once again I am excited to announce two addi-

tional Air Force level awards won by our team. After presenting the 628 ABW Ground

Safety Office with an AMC level award at ourmost recent commander's call, the 628 ABWGround Safety Office has now won the AirForce Chief of Safety OutstandingAchievement Award for Ground SafetyCategory III! This award showcases what wealready knew, the superb expertise our safetyoffice provides.Also, congratulations to MSgt Toriano

Banks on his selection as the Runner Up for theFinancial Management SNCO of the Year. Aspart of this recognition, he will be highlighted

in the spring 2016 issue of the "Air ForceComptroller" magazine. Congratulations andwe are lucky to have you taking care of ourCPTS mission.Finally, help me to extend congratulations

and job well done to Petty Officer Mark VanWyck for his selection as a 6490 Security OfficerLimited Duty Officer. This selection to become acommissioned officer highlights the profession-alism, hard work, and dedication that he has dis-played in his career, and will continue to show asan Officer in the Navy.Again congrats & BZ!!

Regards,Rob Lyman, Colonel, USAF

Commander, Joint Base Charleston

The Patriot • March 4, 2016 11REC REVIEWREC REVIEW

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