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17th Airlift Squadronreactivated in 1987

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ADVANCEMENT83 JB CharlestonSailors selected

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WINDS OF FURY315th AES takes partin disaster exercise

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Eleven C-17s take to the Lowcountry skies

Captain Tom Walsh, Jr. (left) shakeshands with Captain Tim Haws (right)after effecting the relief during theCoast Guard Maritime LawEnforcement Academy's change ofcommand ceremony May 12, 2015 inCharleston, S.C. The ceremony waspresided over by Rear Admiral DavidThroop, commander of the CoastGuard Force Readiness Commandlocated in Norfolk, Va. Captain Walshdeparts for duty as chief, TrainingDivision, Coast Guard Force ReadinessCommand and Captain Haws is report-ing in from Coast Guard TrainingCenter in Yorktown, Va.

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From Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Technical sergeant promotion selectionresults, originally scheduled for release May 28, 2015 will bedelayed to enable the Air Force to continue to validate exten-sive system changes to the Weighted Airman PromotionSystem, officials announced.The 2015 technical sergeant promotion cycle is the first to

incorporate recent changes in the enlisted evaluation report

(EPR) and promotion system. Recent alterations affecting thispromotion cycle include changes in the WAPS calculation,revised points for time-in-service (TIS) and time-in-grade(TIG), EPR point value of 250 points, and the inclusion of upto the last three EPRs of personnel with weighted factors sincebecoming TIS/TIG eligible for promotion."Because changes to the process are significant, we are

testing every aspect of the system to ensure accuracy," said Lt.Gen. Sam Cox, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for man-

power, personnel and services. "Anticipated sew-on dates forthis list will begin in August and therefore the delay will notaffect actual promotion dates. Airmen who are selected fortechnical sergeant will still sew on based on their line numberand in sync with the normal cycle."Once the validation is complete, Air Force officials will

announce the promotion results release date on www.af.miland www.afpc.af.mil. In addition, Airmen can monitormyPers for updates.

Technical sergeant promotion release delayed to allow system validation

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III's take off from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. May 21, 2015 during exercise Crescent Reach 2015. This exercise tested and evaluated Joint Base Charleston'sability to launch a large aircraft formation in addition to processing and deploying duty passengers and cargo in response to a simulated crisis abroad. The 437th Airlift Wing launched 11 aircraftas part of the multi-ship formation that flew to Pope Air Field, N.C. There they joined four additional C-17s, six C-130s, E-8 JSTARS and two F-16s to participate in the 82nd Airborne Division'sAll American Week. During their time there, more than 1,400 paratroopers and critical equipment, such as HUMVEES and artillery, were dropped to simulate a Joint Forcible Entry of the GlobalResponse Force. All American Week is the Division's premiere event to maintain close ties with Division Veteran's as well as celebrate heritage and unit cohesion. See more photos on Page 3.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Nicholas Byers

By Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Exercise Crescent Reach kicked-off May 18, 2015 at JointBase Charleston, S.C., and began it's critical sequence May 21,2015 when 11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs took to the skies over theLowcounty after taking off from the JB Charleston flightline in30 second intervals beginning at approximately 7:45 a.m. Crescent Reach is an annual mobility and large formation

exercise that tests the combat readiness and capabilities of aparticipating installation by providing airlift to a large numberof forces and cargo. The exercise requires the support to beprovided in a short period of time. The 11 C-17s traveled to Pope Air Field, N.C., where they met

up with four other Charleston C-17s and airdropped more than1,500 paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne from Fort Bragg, N.C.,as well as ciritical equipment, simulating a Joint Forcible Entry ofthe Global Response Force. Additionally, six C-130s from DyessAir Force Base, Texas and Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., an E-8 JSTARS from Robins ARB, Ga., and two F-16s from Shaw AirForce Base, S.C., also participated in the exercise. "This [exercise] allows us to perform just about every aspect

of our combat mission including the development of intelli-gence scenarios, getting aircraft ready to launch, loading air-

craft, and performing airdrop and special operations, in additionto surviving in a chemical environment and performing land-ings on semi-prepared runways," said Col. John Lamontagne,437th Airlift Wing commander. "Exercises, such as this one,provides the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings a realistic scenarioto operate as a team, which enhances our ability to conduct avariety of challenging worldwide missions."Though the exercise was a snapshot of the combat capabil-

ities and speed of airpower, it was not in response to any realworld threats, according to Lt. Col. Cassius Bentley, 15thAirlift Squadron commander."To be effective, we train how we fight," Bentley said. "We

usually do exercises in a crawl or walk phase, but CrescentReach 2015 was always on a run phase."The Crescent Reach exercise allowed for Airmen to com-

plete more than 500 training requirements keeping JBCharleston mission ready. According to Maj. Jason Okumura, 437th Aerial Port

Squadron commander, the exercise was an impressive displayof mobility capabilities."Watching 11 C-17s take off in sequence is an impressive

display and testament to the hard work Airmen do on a dailybasis," Okumura said.During the mobility portion of the exercise the aerial port

squadron processed nearly 100 tons of cargo and more than260 passengers."The aerial port squadron's role in the exercise is just a

glimpse of what we do on a daily basis," Okumura said.This LFE is a total-force effort with aircrews consisting of

active-duty Airmen from the 437th AW and Reservists fromthe 315th AW. However, none of the planes would have takenoff without the Airmen from the 437th Aircraft MaintenanceSquadron, said Lt. Col. Adam DiGerolamo.More than 750 highly motivated Airmen, who generate these

planes every day, did an amazing job ensuring each plane took offwith-out a hitch, DiGerolamo, 437th AMXS commander added."Hats off to the Airmen across the wing and the installation

who made the exercise a success," DiGerolamo said. "We justhad 11 planes take off and not one of them ran late."The overall JFEX was a "mission well done," said Bentley."None of this would have been possible without the

impressive teamwork and dependability of each squadron andunit who was a part of the exercise," Bentley said. "We neverknow when the 82nd is going to call us for airlift and sincethey are one of our biggest customers we want to ensure weprovide as much integration with them as often as possible.This exercise is a great way to identify any lessons learnedand to come up with ways to improve the process."

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The Company: Part IIIBy Lt. Col. Cassius Bentley15th Airlift Squadron commander

There is a picture in my office of a young man standing in front of aNorth American BT-9 aircraft. The BT-9 was the primary trainer aircraftfor Army Air Corps pilots who served before and during World War II.When I look at the picture, two things cross my mind. First, I think aboutthe young man in the picture. Secondly, I think about the airplane and theheroes who flew it during WWII. After graduating from the BT-9, scoresof young men in the Greatest Generation went on to Advanced Pilot train-ing and, eventually, to flying aircraft such as the C-33, C-39 and C-47.As proud members of the 15th Airlift Squadron, our squadron began trav-eling the globe and earning our nickname in December 1940. This yearwe will be celebrating our 75th anniversary. The Global Eagles, alsoknown as "The Company," of today can trace our heritage back to the air-crews of the C-33, C-39 and C-47. Just as there were heroes from the original members of the "The

Company," I have seen several young brave men and women that I wouldclassify as heroes today. The individual narratives highlighted below maynot be on the same magnitude as those detailed in the history books but, Ibelieve, if you focus on the individuals and their specific sacrifices, it iseasily translatable to hero status. "The Company's" Maj. Aaron Highrecently left for a deployment. This is Major High's second long-termdeployment since returning to Charleston in February 2014. Major Highis a hero. Not just because he is going to fly combat missions inAfghanistan and Iraq but, more importantly, because he is a great father.He and his wife, Traci, are proud parents of two very intelligent andfunny boys named Max and Alex. Both Max and Alex have a neuromus-cular disease. If you are ever honored to meet the boys, they will over-whelm you with their charisma. Raising these two wonderful boys has itsunique challenges and the Air Force life does not make it any easier.However, Aaron and Traci are doing a phenomenal job. Their boys arethriving despite any physical limitations. The High family are all heroes.We also have Senior Airman Brandi Lopez. A couple weeks ago, I

attended SrA Lopez's graduation from Airman Leadership School. She isa hero. It is not because she earned Distinguished Graduate at ALS, butbecause of the young woman she has become. I had the honor to meetSrA Lopez's Brandi's father. I really enjoy hearing people's stories abouttheir backgrounds and families. It was awesome to see her father beam-ing with pride as she walked across the stage to accept her award. SrALopez lost her mother when she was a teenager. Now, she is a motherherself to one year old Isabella. She is beyond impressive for a seniorairman. We are honored to have her in "The Company."In December 2014, Capt. Matthew McCandless had the idea to create a

program where underprivileged kids from Lambs Elementary went shop-ping with Global Eagles. The "Shop with an Airman" program raised$2,700 in two weeks enabling 18 kids the opportunity to meet SantaClaus and receive a special present. Captain McCandless is a hero. It isnot because he once got to fly with the squadron commander in a tough

weather approach in the C-17, but because he has a heart of gold andbecause he took the initiative, following through to make a difference. In"The Company," I see this all the time. We have amazing Airmen whovolunteer without being asked. Senior Airman Katherine Stanton is lead-ing another squadron engagement on June 8, 2015 at the VA hospital.Staff Sgt. Josh Nelson just left on a combat mission to Iraq. He is a

hero. It is simply because he is performing an action we ask our youngcrewmembers to execute all the time. This primary core competency ofdelivering cargo and people for strategic objectives, whether combat orhumanitarian, should never be taken for granted. It is a tough job. We alsoask a lot from Sergeant Nelson when he returns home. We are always busyin the squadron. It can be hard to give our Airmen predictability and regularhours when drop-down missions complicate efforts to shape a normalschedule. Recently, during a critical time, Sergeant Nelson single-handedlyran the training shop for both pilots and loadmasters. He had to work somebig forecasts for next year's formal training school positions and develop aplan for some drop-down school slots. He hit it out of the park. With youngenlisted members and leaders like Sergeant Nelson, the current and impend-ing force reduction measures become more manageable.Now, back to the picture. That young man, who I called Papa, is my

biggest hero. Although, it would make a great story, my grandfather neverbecame a pilot. In fact, he only served a few months in the Army beforegetting medically disqualified. I am not sure why my family has a pictureof him in his service dress uniform in front of an airplane. But, I do knowhe raised eight children with my grandmother and he worked harder thanany person I have ever known. After 10 to 12 hour days finishing drive-ways, sidewalks and basements in the hot Kentucky sun as a concrete fin-isher, he would come home and tend the garden. He had his flaws. Hedrank and gambled at the Moose Lodge on occasion but to me, he wasperfect. I spent half my youth at his house. He always answered his doorand, no matter who was there, he always offered to help. As I get older, Ihope to be half the man that he was. I tell his story for one reason:Perspective. For me, my main goal at the end of the day is to be my twosons' hero, just like my grandfather was to me. As a commander, it is an honor working for the Airmen I serve. With

the leadership and assistance from Lt. Col. Todd Markwart, Chief MasterSgt. Mike Cumberland, the First Shirt, Master Sgt. Mark O'Brien, andmany others, we have done a pretty good job serving our Airmen. But,we can do better. General Welsh held a virtual town hall on May 21 andmentioned that the operational tasks such as taking on ISIS and providingrelief (e.g., Nepal earthquake) are not going away. Paraphrasing, he statedthat what frustrates our Airmen is the little stuff that keeps us at worklonger than it should. We should be able to "have a life and still do greatwork." Some days, we may have to cover for each other to allow others toattend the little league ballgames or other significant life events. For mylast lap in command of "The Company," we will identify and minimizethe little stuff and find more ways to give our Airmen back their time.We owe them the effort ... because simply stated ... they are all heroes.

Asian American - Pacific Islander Heritage MonthCome celebrate the Asian American - Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us on May 29, 2015 at the Joint Base Charleston Chapel Annex from 3 to

4:30 p.m. There will be educational opportunities, martial arts lessons, Polynesian dancers, and best of all, free traditional Asian American - PacificIslander food. If you are interested in bringing traditional food or traditional items for display, please contact Staff Sgt. Angeli Yerkey at 963-5842 or byemail at [email protected].

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By Dr. Robert B. KaneAir University, director of history

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – In1978, Congress established Asian-PacificAmerican Heritage Week to celebrate the achieve-ments and contributions of Asian and PacificIslander Americans to U.S. history and culture. In1990, President George H.W. Bush extended thecelebration to the entire month.On Oct. 23, 1992, Congress officially designat-

ed May of each year as Asian American andPacific Islander Heritage Month to recognize theachievements and contributions of Americans ofAsian or Pacific Islander ancestry to the rich her-itage and cultural fabric of the U.S.The theme for 2015 is "Many Cultures, One

Voice: Promote Equality and Inclusion."Congress selected May for this celebration

because it includes the anniversaries of the arrivalin the U.S. of the first Japanese immigrants onMay 7, 1843, and the completion of the firsttranscontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, partial-ly by the labor of thousands of Chinese immi-grantsThe term "Asia-Pacific Islands" includes the

continent of Asia; the Pacific island groups ofMelanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia; the islandgroups of the Western and Central Pacific, such as

the Philippines and the Marianas; and Hawaii, the50th state of the U.S. About 5 percent of the pop-ulation of the U.S. is of Asian or Pacific Islanderdescent.Perhaps the most well-known Air Force mem-

ber of Asian-Pacific Islander ancestry is EllisonOnizuka. Born in 1946 in Hawaii, he entered theAir Force in January 1970 and flew a variety ofaircraft, eventually logging more than 1,700 fly-ing hours. In January 1978, he became an astro-naut candidate for NASA.Onizuka flew his first space shuttle mission

aboard the Discovery in January 1985. He was amission specialist aboard the orbiter Challengerwhen it exploded a little over one minute afterlaunch from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida,on Jan. 28, 1986. Congress posthumously promot-ed him to colonel, and the Air Force renamedSunnyvale Air Force Station, California, afterOnizuka on Jan. 26, 1994. The Air Force official-ly closed the installation in September 2011.Another part of the Asian-Pacific American

heritage is the Army's 100th Infantry Battalionand the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, whichwas made up of Japanese-Americans from Hawaiiand others that were held in detention camps. Thedetention camps were established by the U.S.government in February 1942 in result of theattack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Imperial

Navy on Dec. 7, 1941, and housed 120,000Japanese-Americans who had been living inPacific Coast states.They, like the Tuskegee Airmen, fought preju-

dice at home, as well as tyranny overseas, duringWorld War II.By May 1945, the 442nd RCT and the 100th

IB, fighting in Italy and southern France, hadbecome the most highly decorated U.S. militaryunits of their size. They had accumulated morethan 18,000 individual decorations for bravery,including 18 Medals of Honor; 52 DistinguishedService Crosses; and 9,500 Purple Hearts, withmany Soldiers earning multiple awards. In addi-tion, the two units collectively received sevenPresidential Unit Citations.One of the most well-known members of the

442nd RCT was Daniel K. Inouye, the first U.S.congressman of Japanese ancestry and the secondlongest-serving senator. During World War II, hereceived a battlefield commission and promotionto second lieutenant. He also received many deco-rations to include the Distinguished Service Cross,which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honorin 2000. He is among 30 Asian-Americans whohave received America's highest military award.He served as U.S. senator from Hawaii from to1963 until his death on Dec. 17, 2012.

May: Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Col. Curtis WalkerSingapore air attaché

SINGAPORE – Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, recentlypassed away at the age of 91. Given Lee’s stature and standing, all of us atU.S. Embassy Singapore expected a large state funeral and a high-level U.S.delegation would be named and arriving soon; the funeral was just a fewshort days away.It didn't take long for President Barack Obama to select former President

Bill Clinton to lead our delegation. That meant the embassy and the AirForce had roughly 72 hours to build and execute a plan of action to supportour president’s diplomatic mission.We knew the complexity of the movement and the compressed timeline

meant we would have to come together quickly as a team, call on the sum ofour experience, and leverage our personal and professional relationshipsaround the world to pull off such a tall order. The clock was ticking and fail-ure was not an option.Watching this mission come together was like watching poetry in motion.

There were thousands of questions that demanded answers, countless detailsto be tended to and critical decisions to be made at scores of separate agen-cies – each a potential showstopper.Working side by side with my embassy colleagues as the air attaché, I

watched with pride as my fellow Airmen did what I've seen them do fornearly 30 years: they enthusiastically tackled what looked impossible and

made it look easy.Men and women assigned to the 65th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Pearl

Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, flew the former president and his delegation safelyhalfway around world and back with the professionalism, precision and thedignity befitting our great nation. Airmen and contractors on the ground inSingapore from Detachment 2, 730th Air Mobility Squadron worked longhours in sweltering heat to recover, secure, service and launch the delega-tion’s aircraft. At the U.S. Embassy Singapore, Master Sergeant KristenTenWolde worked around the clock wrestling with diplomatic clearances,weapons permits, airspace requirements, base access and a thousand otherdetails too numerous to track.The result of all this extraordinary effort was, first and foremost, a suc-

cessful mission from beginning to end. But it was so much more and while itis difficult to put into words, I wish every Airman could share in it.I want every Airman to know how it feels to stand on a flightline in a dis-

tant land in your service dress uniform with a U.S. ambassador and foreigndignitaries at your side while a big, beautiful Air Force aircraft taxies upwith those iconic block letters emblazoned on its fuselage that proudly say“UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”It makes you stand a little taller and straighter. It makes you realize that

you’re part of something special, something much larger than yourself or anyone person, and it makes you understand and appreciate what a privilege it isto serve our Air Force.

US Embassy Singapore, AF team up for diplomatic success

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C-17 Globemaster IIIs sit in the sun before the beginning of multi-ship formation May 21, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. during exercise Crescent Reach 2015. The exercise, whichlasted from May 18 - 21, 2015, tested JB Charleston’s ability to launch a large aircraft formation and mobilize a large amount of cargo and passengers. (See the story on Page 1.)

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi

Exercise Crescent Reach 2015

Master Sgt. David Godley, 628th Force Support Squadron, assists with a deployment line duringExercise Crescent Reach 2015, May 19, 2015.

Airmen perform mobility bag inventory during Crescent Reach 2015 May 2015. Thislocal exercise, which tested and evaluated Joint Base Charleston's ability to launcha large aircraft formation in addition to processing and deploying duty passengersand cargo in response to a simulated crisis abroad May 18 - 21, 2015. Deployingmembers' ability to survive and operate in deployed environments was also exer-cised through Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Explosives training andevaluation events.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Nicholas Byers

Senior Airman AmandaFields, a C-17 loadmasterwith the 17th AirliftSquadron, widens hereyes as a co-workersecures her mission-ori-ented protective posturegear May 20, 2015, duringCrescent Reach 2015 atJoint Base Charleston,S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi

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By Shannon Norris

Joint Base Charleston Youth Programs-Air Base director

The 2015 state level Military Youth of The Year is a

member of the Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Air Base Youth

Center.

Dorian Holnes, the son of Pablo Holnes (retired Air

Force) and Martiza Dawkins-Holnes, was named the South

Carolina Military Youth of the Year May 1, 2015 earning

$5,000 in scholarship money. Holnes now moves on to

compete for the regional title.

The Military Youth of the Year is part of a program held

by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America recognizing individ-

uals who are part of the traditional Boys & Girls Clubs as

well as military Youth Centers.

Candidates were required to provide three letters of rec-

ommendation as well as write four essays; the first being

about their club experience, the second about their vision

for America's youth, the third about what they strive to

stand for in the minds and hearts of those who know them.

Lastly, the youth center candidates submitted a fourth essay

discussing the unique challenges and opportunities of

growing up in a military family. In addition to the letters

of recommendation and essays, candidates participated in

an interview segment as well as delivering a speech based

on the content of their application essays.

Currently, Holnes is a student at Fort Dorchester High School in Summerville, S.C., is a

southeast regional representative on the Air Force Teen Council and is a member of the Fort

Dorchester Link Crew. A unique program, Link Crew assists underclassmen making the tran-

sition from middle school to high school.

He is also active within the local community volunteering his time at the Lowcountry Homeless

Shelter, as well as participating in beach preservation and oyster reef creation projects. Holnes is

also an active participant in the suicide prevention programs at Fort Dorchester High School.

While maintaining a 3.5 grade point average, Holnes still finds time to volunteer at the

youth center and act in his high school productions.

Holnes is planning to attend the University of Texas at Austin to study film and cinematography.

Trisha Gallaway, Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs contributed to this story

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Base get's fourth flying unit as 17th MAS is reactivated 17th Airlift Squadron: A Look Back

By Airman 1st Class Stefan Alford

437th Military Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Editor's Note: As the 437th Airlift Wing gears up toinactivate the 17th Airlift Squadron, we hope you enjoy thewalk down memory lane with us as we reprint stories thathighlight the achievements of the Air Force's first operationalC-17 squadron. This article was first printed in the Aug. 7,1987 edition of the Airlift Dispatch.

Eighteen years after being deactivated here, the 17th

Military Airlift Squadron was reinstated during a ceremony at

the base flagpole Monday.

The long-rested guidon bearing the 17th MAS emblem was

passed from Lt. Col. (Ret) Edwin E. Green the former unit

commander, to Lt. Col. Michael W. Wooley, the new com-

mander, as Maj. Gen. Donald A. Logeais, 21st Air Force com-

mander officiated over the ceremonies.

"It's a challenge I look forward to," Colonel Wooley said.

"The squadron will give a more manageable span of control to

the flying squadron commanders."

Colonel James F. Hinkel, 437th Military Airlift Wing com-

mander said, "We're involved in so many things mission-wise,

and our flying squadrons are reasonably large by Air Force

standards, that it makes it difficult for the squadron command-

ers to get involved with their people. This enables us to better

deal with our people, and that's a big factor as far as pilot

retention is concerned.

"It also improved my span of control," he continued,

"because I know with more supervisors the people will be

better taken care of."

Colonel Hinkel added that the transition process incor-

porating the 17th MAS into the wing will be gradual.

"Starting around the October timeframe, the squadron will

be picking up one-third of the missions the other squadrons

fly. By next April all four squadrons will be fling an equal

workload."

The 17th MAS is comprised of members and planes

from Charleston's 20th, 41st, and 76th Military Airlift

Squadrons.

The 17th MAS was first activated as the 17th Air Corps

Ferrying Squadron at Hamilton Field, Ca., in April 1942.

Over the next 20 years, the 17th was renamed a number of

times before finally becoming the 17th MAS in January 1966.

At the squadron's deactivation in 1969, the 17th MAS

received a flying safety award for over 225,000 hours of

accident-free flying.

At the reactivation ceremony, Colonel Hinkel challenged

Colonel Wooley "and other leaders and members of the 17th

MAS to live up to the Charleston tradition of excellence and con-

tinue where Colonel Green and his people left off 18 years ago."

Maj. Gen. Donald A. Logeais (right) passes the 17th MAS flag to LtCol. Michael Wooley as Lt. Col. (Ret) Edwin Green, former 17thMAS commander looks on.

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Ron Brotherton

JB Charleston Youth of the Year wins state title

Dorian Holnes, the son of PabloHolnes (retired Air Force) andMartiza Dawkins-Holnes, wasnamed the South CarolinaMilitary Youth of the Year May 1,2015 by the Boys & Girls Clubsof America.

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Stephen Hart, a U.S. Army veteran poses with Baara, a two and-a-half year old chocolateLabrador mix following a dog placement ceremony May 21, 2015 at the Naval ConsolidatedBrig Charleston on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Baara was trained by inmates at the NCBCin partnership with Canines For Service, Inc. Canines for Service is a national program thatprovides disabled veterans with quality, trained service dogs. The program teams militaryprisoners at the NCBC with future service dogs, many that have been rescued from localanimal shelters. Baara arrived for training at NCBC May 29, 2014 from the Doc WilliamsSPCA in Monck's Corner, S.C., and will assist Hart with both his mobility and posttraumaticstress disorder commands. Hart is excited to welcome Baara into his life and hopes he willhelp bring about a sense of normalcy to his life.

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From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The E-4, E-5 and E-6 advancement quotes for active duty,Selected Reserve, and Full-Time Support Sailors was releasedMay 18, 2015 and 83 Sailors assigned to Joint BaseCharleston have been selected for advancement.

Those selected for advancement are as follows:

Naval Consolidated Brig CharlestonAO1 Anthony Aaron(PG)STS2 Dean Allen (PG)FC1 Anthony BarkleyHM2 Dusten BurrowsGM1 Ronald Bush (PG)ATO2 Ethan Hacheney (PG)FC1 Seth ShermanSTS2 Rafael Wagoner

Naval Health Clinic CharlestonHM3 Amanda AbramPS2 Jan AfricaHM3 Nicole JohnsonMM3 Anton JordonHM3 Leah MaughanHN Taylor MoranHM3 William Tucker

Naval Nuclear Power Training CommandYB2 (SW) Gregory AllemanLS1 (SW/AW/SCW/ Candice Latson

Naval Support Activity CharlestonLS2 Delmetrius BlandingCS2 Justin BoulwareIT1 Drew Tiernan (PG)CS2 Devon Williams(PG)

Navy Munition Command Unit CharlestonMN3 Ian HollowayMN2 Ray NewmanMN3 Zachry Oechsel

Navy Operational Support Center CharlestonIT3 Mayda BritovillateEN3 Hakeem BrownHM2 Daniel CastilloIT3 Peter ClaytonluceYN1 Amber ColemanSW2 Roy DurhamBM2 Jesse HebertHM3 Loren HeslaOS2 Henry JenkinsIS2 Seth JenkinsHM3 Brianna MadridYN2 Wanda MiddletonIT1 Kyle Montemayor

Nuclear Power Training UnitMMN2 William AdamsYN2 Johnathan AgudeloMMN2 Clayton AndrewsMMN2 Samuel BrackmannEMN1 Nathan BrewerMMN2 Jeffrey BrosowskeETN2 Woodard ByrnesETN3 Joseph DechaineMMN2 Richard DrummondMA3 Iesha Epps

MMN1 David FrehaferETN3 Lamar FullmerMMN2 Nathan HawkinsMMN3 Bryan HembyETN2 Stephen HolmesETN2 Nathaniel JohnsonETN2 Thomas JonesMMN2 William KellyMMN1 Shayne LemonEMN1 Claudia LeyvaMMN2 Thomas ManionETN2 Alicia MarteMMN1 Jacob MartinMMN2 John MetzgerMA3 Marquis MillerMMN2 Philip MirelesMMN1 Justin MorrisonYN1 Joel OrtegaEMN3 Ethan OwensMMN3 Jonathan PalmerMMN2 Colin PearceMMN1 Joshua PerryMMN2 Jonathan PlantMA3 John QueenMMN1 Paul RamboMMN2 Jon SchmidtETN2 Stephen ShortHM3 Shelbe SmithMA1 Ashlee SouthETN3 Michael SthilaireMMN3 William TurnerMMN1 Ashley TuttleMMN3 Lance ValenzuelaEMN2 Joshua WeidnerMA3 Timothy WheelerMA2 Cory Wilhoit

About 21,000 active duty, and 2,900 SELRES and FTSSailors advanced when the selection results were released.Here are seven things Sailors need to know about advance-

ments this cycle.1. Command triads were notified May 20, 2015 via

BUPERS Online of their Sailors' advancement results.Individual Sailor advancement results were posted on NavyKnowledge Online and BOL, May 21, 2015 as well as on AllHands Magazine.2. Active duty advancement opportunity across the Navy

remains near our 10-year average, but due to high retentionwill drop slightly from last cycle in all pay grades.3. Individual active duty ratings continue to stabilize and

get "healthier" - there are no ratings with "zero" advancement

and the number of ratings with "100 percent" advancementhas dropped this cycle.4. Reserve advancement opportunity for E-4, E-5 and E-6

Sailors, both SELRES and FTS, saw an increase in all paygrades. Advancement for enlisted Reserve Sailors is based oncurrent and planned billet openings in the fleet and workhand-in-hand with the Navy's efforts to balance the force.5. Overall active duty advancement opportunity by pay

grade:E-4 advancement opportunity decreased from 37.9 percent

to 33.30 percent (-4.6 percentage points).E-5 advancement opportunity decreased from 25.1 percent

to 23.87 percent (-1.43 percentage points).E-6 advancement opportunity decreased from 19.3 percent

to 17.69 percent (-1.61 percentage points).6. Overall Selected Reserve (SELRES) advancement

opportunity by pay grade:E-4 advancement opportunity increased from 33.45 percent

to 42.3 percent (8.85 percentage points).E-5 advancement opportunity increased from 14.44 percent

to 21.59 percent (7.15 percentage points).E-6 advancement opportunity increased from 6.2 percent to

9.74 percent (3.54 percentage points).7. Overall Full-Time Support (FTS) advancement

opportunity by pay grade:E-4 advancement opportunity increased from 39.27 percent

to 46.92 percent (7.65 percentage points).E-5 advancement opportunity increased from 26 percent to

32.87 percent (6.87 percentage points).E-6 advancement opportunity increased from 12 percent to

18.93 percent (6.93 percentage points).

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By Erin CurranVeterans Affairs Public Affairs

Active duty military personnel and veteransstood side-by-side May 20, 2015 to celebrate thegrand opening of the new VA-DoD JointPhysical Therapy Clinic located at Naval HealthClinic Charleston on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The event was led by mistress of ceremonies

Cmdr. Amy Smith, director for administration atNHCC and featured addresses from Navy Capt.Marvin Jones, commanding officer at NHCC,and Scott Isaacks, director of the Ralph H.Johnson VA Medical Center. "[This clinic] is a testament to how Naval

Health Clinic Charleston and the VA medicalcenter continue to work hand-in-hand to providethe highest level of care for all our patients, justas we have for years," said Jones. "It's that levelof commitment to expanding care for all benefi-ciaries that has paved the way for today's clinicopening."The Physical Therapy Clinic is a result of fed-

eral health care entities banding together morethan nine years ago to form the LowcountryFederal Healthcare Alliance. The group com-bines resources, energy and ideas to enhance thequality of care and scope of health care servicesfor all VA and DOD patients. In 2011, the Lowcountry Federal Healthcare

Alliance was designated as a VA-DoD Joint

Venture site, receiving recognition by both theDepartment of Veterans Affairs and theDepartment of Defense for collaboration effortsto improve the medical services for their patients.The blended crowd of active duty members, vet-erans, VA employees and civilians at the eventreflected the collaboration between VA and DoDin providing continuity of care for patients asthey transition from active duty to veteran status. Funding of the clinic through the Joint

Incentive Fund has enabled the VA to staff theclinic with two physical therapists, two physicaltherapy assistants and a medical services supportassistant. VA prosthetics will also be available inthe joint clinic where two prosthetic programsupport assistants will order, stock and issueprosthetic devises to VA patients on-site. Accessto care for VA and DoD beneficiaries is expectedto improve with appointments provided in a con-venient location that offers abundant parking forpatients and their caregivers. "In many instances, the service member who

retires and stays in the local area can continue toreceive the same quality medical care from thesame practitioners at the same facility that he orshe has grown accustomed to," said Isaacks. "Weare thrilled to see this long anticipated cliniccome to fruition in a community filled with thou-sands of veterans and service members--many ofwhom will benefit from the outstanding qualityof medical care here."

VA, DOD open new Joint Physical Therapy Clinic

Lori Merrow, VA physical therapist; Navy Lt. Lauren Brown, Department of Defensephysical therapist; Navy Capt. Marvin Jones, commanding officer of Naval HealthClinic Charleston; and Scott Isaacks, director of the Ralph H. Johnson VA MedicalCenter, cut the ribbon to officially open the joint VA-DoD Physical Therapy Clinic dur-ing a ceremony May 20, 2015 at the NHCC at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The clinic ispart of the Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance, which is designated as a JointVenture site and recognized by both the Department of Defense and the Departmentof Veterans Affairs for collaboration efforts to improve medical services for benefici-aries of both agencies.

Courtesy photo / Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Sailors are being reminded topersonally ensure their medical and dental records are avail-able to the Department of Veterans Affairs by returning themto their medical treatment facility at retirement or separation,Navy leaders said May 26, 2015."A benefit of service is a lifetime of support from the VA,"

said Ann Stewart, director, Pay and Personnel Management."To make sure Sailors can get the best level of support possi-ble, they need to make sure their medical records have beenturned in to the appropriate medical facility when they sepa-rate or retire from the Navy. A copy of medical and dentalrecords will be provided to separating or retiring Sailors."

Before a Sailor separates or retires, commanding officersand officers in charge are responsible for ensuring that themedical department or medical treatment facility knows theSailor is separating or retiring, and that their ServiceTreatment Records, medical and dental records, are at theappropriate medical and dental facilities. This guarantees thatthe records will be available to the VA. Medical departmentsor medical treatment facilities annotate on command/organi-zation check-out sheets the disposition of the STR (perNAVADMIN 187/14)."There may come a time when you need to file a claim with

the VA in the future, and they will check to verify your periodof service in the Navy," Stewart said. "Making sure yourrecord is left at the appropriate medical or dental facility when

you leave the Navy means that the VA will have immediateaccess to your records and can expedite care."It is essential that all Navy leaders and Sailors understand

their responsibility when it comes to storing and handlingtheir medical and dental records, and their disposition afterseparation or retirement. Non-compliance with policy couldimpact timely adjudication of their VA benefits."Getting your records turned in and making sure the med-

ical department or medical treatment facility knows you areseparating or retiring really is in your best interest," Stewartsaid. "Make sure you have access to what you've earned."For more information, read NAVADMIN 187/14 at

www.npc.navy.mil.

Sailors Retiring or Separating: Ensure medical records are turned in for future care


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Courtesy photo / Exchange Club of Charleston

Staff Sgt. Angeli Yerkey, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, ispresented the Exchange Club of Charleston's Airman ofthe Year award by Don Gardner, a club member, duringclub's Military Awards Luncheon May 14, 2015 at theCitadel Alumni Center in Charleston, S.C. TheExchange Club of Charleston hosts the luncheon eachyear and uses it as a way to recognize local servicemembers for their "selfless commitment and dedica-tion." As a member of the 437th APS, Yerkey has man-aged security clearances for more than 400 Airmen andcivilians as well as routinely validating the squadron'ssecurity program by testing reactions and compliance,which corrected security vulnerability and boosted theoverall security of 12 facilities valued at $23.4 million.She has also volunteered more than 100 hours of serv-ice as the Squadron Booster Club vice president, theAsian-American Committee lead as well as serving as a2015 Air Force Ball committee member. Lastly, Yerkeycontinues to further her education and has completed33 course hours toward a Bachelor's Degree inManagement and Human Resources.

437 APS Airman named Airman of the Year

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Brittany, left, and herson, Christian, 4, visit the grave of her husband and his father, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Christopher Jacobs,in Section 60 ofArlington NationalCemetery forMemorial Day, May 25, 2015, inArlington, Va.Christian is wearing his father’s cover.

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U.S. Navy photos / Joseph BullingerThe Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard presents the colors as employees and hon-ored guests attend SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic's first Memorial Day obser-vance, held May 21, 2015 on Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station.

Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps Major General (ret.) James Livingston speaks during SPAWARSystems Center Atlantic's first Memorial Day observance, held May 21, 2015 on Joint Base Charleston- Naval Weapons Station, S.C. During the ceremony the Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard presentedthe colors and rendered a 21-gun salute.

SPAWAR holds Memorial Day Observance ceremony

From Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlanticreceived a rebate check from South Carolina Electricand Gas in the amount of $797,215 May 26, 2015 at theNaval Weapons Station Joint Base Charleston.The rebate check is a result of successful energy sav-

ings rebate initiatives under SCE&G's EnergyWise foryour Business Program. Energy savings were accom-plished during recent upgrades and improvementsaccomplished though SSC Atlantic Facilities' EnergySavings Performance Contract with Johnson Controls.The ESPC contract allows SSC Atlantic to upgradeaged infrastructure with new, energy efficient replace-ments with no upfront costs; the energy savings willpay for the project."This was a real team effort," said Capt. Amy Burin,

commanding officer SSC Atlantic. "We worked withthe Army Corps of Engineers out of Huntsville,Alabama, to set up the ESPC, we worked with contractawardee Johnson Controls and with SCE&G to verifyand measure the energy savings. Energy reform must

shape every decision we make; during research,development and procurement of our systems, dur-ing training operations, and daily life aboard ship, onbase and in our homes."Seven energy conservation measures were incor-

porated with the project, ranging from efficient light-ing to HVAC controls systems and complete replace-ment of large scale chillers and cooling towers; workwas accomplished in 39 of SSC Atlantic's facilities.The project's aim was to implement Navy energy

savings policy to reduce energy costs and meetbudgetary efficiencies within SSC Atlantic. Thisproject is guaranteed to save SSC Atlantic nearly 20percent per year in energy costs, about $575K annu-ally. The original construction cost was awarded at$7.4 million dollars covering a performance periodof 20 years.The contract was awarded in September of 2013.

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Capt. Amy Burin, commanding officer of Space and Naval Warfare SystemsCenter Atlantic, along with Executive Director Steve Dunn, Facilities ManagerDarrell Denaux and Energy Program Manager Tom Egbert accept a rebatecheck from South Carolina Electric and Gas in the amount of $797,215 May26, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. The check is aresult of successful energy savings rebate initiatives under SSC Atlantic’sEnergy Savings Performance Contract and SCE&G’s EnergyWise for yourBusiness program.

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Story and photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 315th Aeromedical EvacuationSquadron, along with other local, county,state and federal entities, conducted a fullscale response exercise May 12-13, 2015.The primary objective was to efficiently

receive, regulate, transport and track patients toand from Natural Disaster Medical Systemhospitals within a 50 mile radius of ColumbiaAirport by ambulance and other transport vehi-cles. Medical personnel evacuated civil AirPatrol cadets acted as hurricane victims fromboth major cities and coastal communities,from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina."It's great to know processes are in place

for natural disasters," said Capt. Lee Knoell,315th AES Medical Services Corps airreserve technician. "And, it's reassuring to seethe forethought of federal systems in placeduring the event of a natural disaster."The exercise was conducted in a no-fault

learning environment where capabilities,plans, systems and processes are evaluated.The scenario, though plausible, is constructedto allow players to react to information andsituations as they are presented, as if theCategory 5 Hurricane in the exercise was real.A Category 5 Hurricane has sustained

winds of 160 mph and a storm surge that isgreater than 20 feet above normal. Naturaldisasters like this are not uncommon inCharleston, South Carolina.In September 1989, Hurricane Hugo, a

Cape Verde-type hurricane, ripped throughthe Lowcountry causing widespread panicand more than 100 deaths and $10 billion indamage on its path.Cape Verde hurricanes form in the Atlantic

Ocean in the Cape Verde islands, off the westcoast of Africa and gain momentum whiletraveling through long distances of warmocean water.Winds of Fury tested communications, patient

reception, patient tracking, operational coordina-tion, public health and medical services.

The eye of the exercise's storm were itsvolunteers, this years were from local CivilAir Patrol detachments."This exercise taught our cadets opportuni-

ties the military has to offer," Civil War PatrolCapt. Crystall Eudy, CAP LowcountryComposite Squadron commander. "Serviceswere working together while displaying wellrounded opportunities for the students, fromairlift mobility to medical careers."According to Knoell, the joint services and

community came together for the exercise.Other core objectives for the specialty teamswere effectively communicating with eachother during NDMS missions, as well as pro-vide support to NDMS operations."Effective communication is vital to the

mission's success," said Knoell. "For exam-ple, familiarization of Air Force procedures iscritical especially with patients in flight."The importance of familiarization didn't

end there, and was echoed throughout theother participating entities."Training together gives everyone involved

an opportunity to be comfortable with eachother's abilities," said Michael Edmonds,Columbia Fire Dept. assistant chief, incidentcommander. "If the time comes that we'reworking together during a real emergency,we'll be ready."Always being ready is something the 315th

AES are no strangers to, as well as working ina joint force environment."This exercise is an excellent demonstra-

tion of the joint capability of the 315th AESbecause it involves Natural Disaster MedicalSystem, U.S. Army, Civil Air Patrol andVeteran's Administration EmergencyManagement Planners," said Lt. Col. CherylGates, 315th AES operations officer. "In areal world event, these are the agencies wewill most likely be working with. Therefore,this training prepares us for what could actu-ally be occurring in the event of a real worlddisaster situation."For more information on protective measures

you can take before, during and after an emer-gency, please visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

Soldiers, assigned to theSouth Carolina NationalGuard, bring a victim on agurney from a C-17Globemaster III into ahangar to be treated duringthe Winds of Fury exerciseMay 13, 2015, at FortJackson, S.C. The exercisewas to efficiently receive,regulate, transport andtrack patients to and fromNatural Disaster MedicalSystem hospitals within a50 mile radius of ColumbiaAirport by ambulance andother transport vehicles.

Winds of Fury exercisehits the Lowcountry


Special Notices/ 2015 Festival of Fitness: Come on out to the Joint Base

Charleston Picnic Grounds Friday, June 5, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.for the 2015 Festival of Fitness. This year's theme is "Protect YourFuture." There will be a fitness challenge relay, volleyball and basket-ball games, tug-of-war as well as other games and activities. There willalso be awards and prizes, music and a live DJ as well as a burger andhot dog burn. This event is open to the entire Joint Base Charlestoncommunity. If you are interested in participating in the fitness compe-tition, build a four-person team, with the possibility of one substituteand contact Tech. Sgt. Lavar Paschal or Tech. Sgt. Amine El Iahiai [email protected] to register your team.

/ Travel Restriction Eligibility: If you have questions abouttravel restriction eligibility, read the following guidance:

- Between Jan. 1, 1980 and Dec. 31, 1980, a total of six months ormore on or associated with a U.S. military base in Belgium, Netherlandsor Germany / - Between Jan. 1, 1980 and Dec. 31, 1996, a total of threemonths or more in the United Kingdom (England, Wales, NorthernIreland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Gibraltar, Falkland Islands) / -Between Jan. 1, 1980 and Dec. 31, 1996, a total of six months or more

on or associated with a U.S. military base in Spain, Portugal, Turkey,Italy, or Greece / - A total of five years or more in Europe

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

Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified.For more information, call A&FRC 963-4406 or just register athttps://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

June 2/My New Space: This mandatory workshop held from 9 to 10:30

a.m., is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm thataddresses tips for financial success.

June 3/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings: Held from 12:30

to 4:30 p.m., retiring service members can receive pre-separationcounseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating servicemember can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months priorto DOS. 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 Transition GPS Workshop.

June 5 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: A VA representative will be

available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will cover the VA claims and filingprocess. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records)must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air BaseClinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT theMonday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

June 8/ Transition GPS Workshop: Learn how to transition and become

“career ready” with ease June 8 to 12 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spousesare encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAPPreseparation Briefing is required prior to attending this workshop.

June 9/ Troops to Teachers: Receive counseling and assistance to help

eligible veterans and their spouse’s transition into a new teachingcareer. This class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 12/ Is the TSP for Me (WEBINAR): Learn the basics, purpose,

how to enroll/maintain your account, strategies and more. This classwill be held from 8 to 9 a.m.

/ VA Benefits Briefing: Learn about all your VA benefits in thisbriefing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.! If you are exempt from the TransitionGPS Workshop, you will still need this. Open to all Active Duty.

Notices/ Volunteers needed for the Airman's Attic: The Airman's Attic is

in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assemblingworkshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting with loanlocker check-outs and returns. This is an awesome opportunityto learn, network, and gain experience to add to your resume!Additionally, volunteer drivers are needed. If you drive a truck, liketo help others and are willing to donate just a few hours a month - wework around your schedule - the Airman's Attic is the volunteeropportunity for you. We are in need of volunteer drivers to pick updonations! If interested, please call the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter at 963-4406 (628 FSS/FSFR).

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist allService members, Veterans, and family members who may havequestions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. Toschedule an appointment or request more information, please call843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for theWeapons Station (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visitthe AB office in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in build-ing 708.

/ The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offering aGait Analysis program to provide better access to preventative care!We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lower extrem-ity in both walking and running and then make running shoe andinjury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRICAREPrime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gait assessmentsare performed the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon of eachmonth. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 to book anappointment. Slots book up quickly, so please don’t hesitate to calland make your appointment today!

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 or just register at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6yqzqrn0/

June 2/ Comprehensive Principles Of Financial Planning: Join us June

2, 9 and 16 from 5 to 7 p.m., for a three-part part series to learn aboutthe principles of comprehensive planning, wealth accumulation, riskmanagement, and retirement planning.

June 9/ My New Space: Are you moving out of the dorm? Attend this

financial preparedness class to prepare for the expenses of living offbase. This class is recommended for service members moving out ofthe dorm. This class will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

June 10/ Five Love Languages: What makes you feel loved? People

express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for cou-ples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so theycan improve their relationship. Come and discover your love lan-guage from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

June 11/VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down

into two sections: From 8 to 9:30 a.m., the VA representative willprovide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members arewelcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant totheir current situation.

June 16/ Entrepreneur Training Track: Learn all about the ins and outs

of starting your own small business! This class will be held June 16to 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

June 18/ Smooth Move: Relocating soon? If so, learn from the experts

on how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not needorders to attend. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Notices/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culmi-

nating activity to verify service members have met their CareerReadiness Standards, as identi-fied on the Service MemberCareer Readiness Standards/Individual Transition PlanChecklist, DD Form 2958. Thechecklist, in conjunction withthe ITP, will be used by theA&FRC, FFSC, andCommanders (or commander’s

designee) to verify status of CRS completion. To schedule yourCapstone appointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, JointBase 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 havequestions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 0730-1630 M-F, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or requestmore information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB)office and 843-794-4304 for the Weapons Station (WS) office. Forwalk-in appointments, please visit the AB office in building 503,room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

/ Spouse Introduction To Fleet And Family Support Center,Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m.Spouses new to JB Charleston are invited to come and learn aboutthe Fleet and Family Support Center and JB Charleston.

/ Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family SupportCenter offers assistance to transferring service members and theirfamilies by providing information on their next assignment viaMilitary Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settledvia a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine,copier, and internet access. We maintain a relocation computer sys-tem called Military Home Front that provides up-to-date informationon most military duty stations and communities.

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