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E A LOOK BACKVietnam: Part four of a

four part seriesPage 4

AIR ASSAULT315th AW chief completes

special trainingPage 6

HEALTH PROMOTIONHAWC changes name,

refocuses effortsPage 7

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

WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE

for Joint Base Charleston, SC

By Staff Sgt. AJ HyattJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Col. Robert Lyman assumed command of Joint BaseCharleston during a change of command ceremony July 14,2015 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.Lyman accepted command of the wing from Col.

Jeffrey DeVore, who has commanded the installation sinceAugust 2013.At his previous assignment, Lyman was the Director of

Communication and Chief Information Officer,Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base,Illinois. He was responsible for developing and implement-ing cyberspace plans, policies, and procedures for 62,000personnel at 12 major installations and numerous world-wide en route mobility support locations.Maj. Gen. Frederick Martin, U.S. Air Force

Expeditionary Center commander, presided over the cere-mony and presented DeVore with the Legion of Merit awardfor his outstanding leadership."One of these great men has completed command and the

other is about to assume the reigns of command," saidMartin. "Both of these men have what it takes to lead andinspire others. We trust them with our most importanceresource ... our people."Martin listed off many of DeVore's accomplishments

while serving Joint Base Charleston, to include 68 team

awards at higher headquarters level.DeVore was also recognized for leading the planning

strategy for the first-ever Joint Base Unit EffectivenessInspection earning a "Highly Effective" mission rating forthe Air Base Wing.Other accomplishments highlighted during the ceremony

included resolving several years-long impasses, whichresulted in the award of a $158 million construction projectfor nuclear propulsion training for the United States Navyand Department of Energy, as well as the establishment ofan Army plan for staging more than 8,000 vehicles forstrategic prepositioning.During his final comments DeVore stressed how lucky he

was to lead the team at Joint Base Charleston and that com-mand is always about people.DeVore's next assignment is to the Pentagon to become

chief of the Global Mobility Division in Washington, D.C.,working on the Headquarters Air Force staff.During the ceremony, the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary

Center commander also gave a warm welcome to Lymanand his family."Lyman is as good as they come," said Martin. "He is a

servant leader. He demonstrates the power of performance,the passion for the mission, the importance of partnerships,and he understands and values opportunity to serve amongyour ranks."Lyman entered the active duty Air Force in September

1993 as a distinguished graduate from the ROTC programat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York.During his time in the Air Force, Lyman has had severalcareer highlights, to include serving operational tours incombat communications, space operations and special oper-ations. Additionally, he has served on the staff atHeadquarters U.S. Air Force, Headquarters U.S. ForcesKorea and in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation."I am excited about the wonderful leadership opportunity

and I am humbled by the level of performance of the teamhere," said Lyman. "There is a healthy and robust partner-ship with our mission partners and I really look forward tocontinuing that and strengthening it."As the commander for Joint Base Charleston and the

628th Air Base Wing, Lyman is responsible is for $7.5 bil-lion in base property and capital assets and controls anannual budget exceeding $172 million.As host to more than 60 Department of Defense and fed-

eral agencies, the wing provides installation support to atotal force of more than 90,000 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers,Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents andretirees. In addition, the wing provides mission-ready expe-ditionary Airmen to combatant commanders in support ofjoint and combined operations worldwide. "I'm proud to be joining the ranks of such a remarkable

group of professionals," said Lyman. "I pledge to you mybest efforts as we tackle new challenges."

Lyman takes command of JB Charleston

Gen. Frederick Martin,commander, U.S. AirForce ExpeditionaryCenter, Joint BaseMcGuire-Dix-Lakehurts,N.J., passes the guidonto Col. Robert Lymanduring the Joint BaseCharleston change ofcommand ceremony,July 14, 2015 at JointBase Charleston –Air Base, S.C. Lyman,the former director ofCommunication andChief Information Officer,Headquarters Air MobilityCommand, Scott AirForce Base, Ill., assumedcommand from Col.Jeffrey DeVore during theceremony. DeVore will beassuming duties at thePentagon, Washington,D.C., as the chief of theGlobal Mobility Division.As the JB Charlestoncommander, DeVore pro-vided installation supportto a total force of morethan 90,000 Airmen,Sailors, Soldiers,Marines, CoastGuardsmen, civilians,dependents and retireesacross both the Air Baseand Weapons Station.

By MC3 (SW/AW) John HaynesNaval Nuclear Power Training Command Public Affairs

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command held a change ofcommand ceremony at NNPTC aboard Joint Base Charleston- Naval Weapons Station, S.C., July 10, 2015.Capt. Kevin M. Byrne relieved Capt. Jon R. Fahs, Jr. as

NNPTC's commanding officer.Rear Adm. Richard Breckenridge, director, Warfare

Integration (N91), was the guest speaker for the event andshared praise for Fahs."The highest honor for Captain Fahs was rendered this

morning when 485 students walked across this stage as grad-uates of one of the most rigorous training programs in theNavy," said Breckenridge. "They all bear his stamp, his prin-ciples, his acceptance that they are not just good enough, butthey are supremely qualified to man today's ships, and leadtomorrow's Navy."He said this was a testament to both NNPTC's value to the

fleet and Fahs' personal character."Our thanks are not enough," said Breckenridge. "We can't

summon the words that capture the miles steamed, the peopletouched, and the bright young minds galvanized to lives ofpurposeful service."During Fahs' tour as commanding officer, NNPTC added to

an already impressive record, successfully training approxi-mately 10,000 Sailors for service on 10 aircraft carriers and

more than 70 submarines. NNPTC students and staff alsoserved more than 27,000 hours of volunteer service in theCharleston community. Fahs also helped create and imple-ment Project Star, a drug and alcohol awareness program thatultimately lowered alcohol related incidents at the commandby 50 percent. For his accomplishments, Fahs was presentedthe Legion of Merit Medal and an accompanying presidentialcitation. He was also awarded gubernatorial letters of appreci-ation from South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Hawaii."I am blessed to have the best crew ever assembled here,"

said Fahs, who is retiring after 29 years of service. "I haveloved my time at this command. I have been honored to servealongside so many great friends and compatriots during mytime here."Byrne comes to NNPTC from Submarine Squadron 17 in

Bangor, Wa., where he previously served as the deputy com-mander. During his first speech as commanding officer,Byrne addressed the audience and shared praise for Fahs."I appreciate everything you have done here," said Byrne.

"Your leadership is evident everywhere I go and everyone I'vemet in my short time here has been a true professional."Byrne vowed to continue NNPTC's record of success in

and out of the schoolhouse. As the commanding officer ofNNPTC, Byrne will be ultimately responsible for the manage-ment and training of approximately 500 staff and more than3,500 students."I really want the staff and students to know that I am

happy to be here," Byrne said. "The job that this commanddoes is amazing. I'm really looking forward to leading andcreating America's finest nuclear trained personnel."After the change of command, NNPTC will continue to

serve as the military's primary nuclear training facility.

Byrne takes command of Naval Nuclear Power Training Command

Four Reseve NOSCSailors selectedfor advancementFrom Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Four Reserve Sailors assigned to Naval SupportOperations Center Charleston at Joint Base Charleston,S.C., have been selected for advancement to the rank ofchief petty officer.Sailors selected for advancement are: EM1 Thomas Byers (FTS/NOSC Charleston Staff)HM1 Marchae Howard (NR OHSU JAX DET O)YN1 Jayna Sampson (NR SPAWAR 407)DC1 Paul Wilkins (NCHB 11 AIR CARGO)

From Office of Personnel Management

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Office ofPersonnel Management announced July 9, 2015 theresults of the interagency forensics investigationinto a recent cyber incident involving Federal back-ground investigation data and the steps it is takingto protect those impacted. Throughout this investi-gation, OPM has been committed to providinginformation in a timely, transparent and accuratemanner. As information has become available andverifiable, the agency has updated Congress, theInspector General, Federal employee representa-tives, and - most importantly - those that are affect-ed. Today's announcement is the latest in thisseries of updates, and OPM will continue to pro-vide additional information going forward.Background on the intrusion into OPM's systems.

Since the end of 2013, OPM has undertaken anaggressive effort to upgrade the agency's cybersecu-rity posture, adding numerous tools and capabilitiesto its various legacy networks. As a direct result ofthese steps, OPM was able to identify two separatebut related cybersecurity incidents on its systems.July 9, 2015, OPM announced the results of the

interagency forensic investigation into the secondincident. As previously announced, in late-May2015, as a result of ongoing efforts to secure itssystems, OPM discovered an incident affectingbackground investigation records of current, for-mer, and prospective Federal employees and con-tractors. Following the conclusion of the forensicsinvestigation, OPM has determined that the typesof information in these records include identifica-tion details such as Social Security Numbers; resi-dency and educational history; employment histo-ry; information about immediate family and otherpersonal and business acquaintances; health, crimi-nal and financial history; and other details. Somerecords also include findings from interviews con-ducted by background investigators and finger-prints. Usernames and passwords that backgroundinvestigation applicants used to fill out their back-ground investigation forms were also stolen.While background investigation records do

contain some information regarding mental healthand financial history provided by those that haveapplied for a security clearance and by individualscontacted during the background investigation,there is no evidence that separate systems thatstore information regarding the health, financial,payroll and retirement records of Federal person-nel were impacted by this incident (for example,annuity rolls, retirement records, USA JOBS,Employee Express).This incident is separate but related to a previous

incident, discovered in April 2015, affecting per-sonnel data for current and former Federal employ-ees. OPM and its interagency partners concludedwith a high degree of confidence that personneldata for 4.2 million individuals had been stolen.This number has not changed since it wasannounced by OPM in early June, and OPM hasworked to notify all of these individuals and ensurethat they are provided with the appropriate supportand tools to protect their personal information.Analysis of background investigation incident.

Since learning of the incident affecting back-ground investigation records, OPM and the intera-gency incident response team have moved swiftlyand thoroughly to assess the breach, analyze whatdata may have been stolen, and identify thoseindividuals who may be affected. The team hasnow concluded with high confidence that sensi-

tive information, including the Social SecurityNumbers (SSNs) of 21.5 million individuals, wasstolen from the background investigation databas-es. This includes 19.7 million individuals thatapplied for a background investigation, and 1.8million non-applicants, predominantly spouses orco-habitants of applicants. As noted above, somerecords also include findings from interviews con-ducted by background investigators and approxi-mately 1.1 million include fingerprints. There isno information at this time to suggest any misuseor further dissemination of the information thatwas stolen from OPM's systems.If an individual underwent a background inves-

tigation through OPM in 2000 or afterwards(which occurs through the submission of formsSF 86, SF 85, or SF 85P for a new investigationor periodic reinvestigation), it is highly likely thatthe individual is impacted by this cyber breach. Ifan individual underwent a background investiga-tion prior to 2000, that individual still may beimpacted, but it is less likely.

Assistance for impacted individuals. OPM isalso announcing the steps it is taking to protectthose impacted:

1. Providing a comprehensive suite of moni-toring and protection services for backgroundinvestigation applicants and non-applicantswhose Social Security Numbers, and in manycases other sensitive information, were stolen -For the 21.5 million background investigationapplicants, spouses or co-habitants with SocialSecurity Numbers and other sensitive informationthat was stolen from OPM databases, OPM and theDepartment of Defense (DOD) will work with aprivate-sector firm specializing in credit and identi-ty theft monitoring to provide services such as:• Full service identity restoration support and

victim recovery assistance• Identity theft insurance• Identity monitoring for minor children• Continuous credit monitoring• Fraud monitoring services beyond credit filesThe protections in this suite of services are tai-

lored to address potential risks created by this par-ticular incident, and will be provided for a periodof at least 3 years, at no charge.In the coming weeks, OPM will begin to send

notification packages to these individuals, whichwill provide details on the incident and informa-tion on how to access these services. OPM willalso provide educational materials and guidanceto help them prevent identity theft, better securetheir personal and work-related data, and becomemore generally informed about cyber threats andother risks presented by malicious actors.

2. Helping other individuals who had otherinformation included on background investiga-tion forms - Beyond background investigationapplicants and their spouses or co-habitantsdescribed above, there are other individuals whosename, address, date of birth, or other similarinformation may have been listed on a back-ground investigation form, but whose SocialSecurity Numbers are not included. These indi-viduals could include immediate family membersor other close contacts of the applicant. In manycases, the information about these individuals isthe same as information generally available inpublic forums, such as online directories or socialmedia, and therefore the compromise of this infor-mation generally does not present the same levelof risk of identity theft or other issues.The notification package that will be sent to

background investigation applicants will includedetailed information that the applicant can provideto individuals he or she may have listed on abackground investigation form. This informationwill explain the types of data that may have beenincluded on the form, best practices they can exer-cise to protect themselves, and the resources pub-licly available to address questions or concerns.

3. Establishing an online cybersecurity inci-dent resource center - OPM has launched a new,online incident resource center - located athttps://www.opm.gov/cybersecurity - to offerinformation regarding the OPM incidents as wellas direct individuals to materials, training, anduseful information on best practices to securedata, protect against identity theft, and stay safeonline. This resource site will be regularly updat-ed with the most recent information about boththe personnel records and background investiga-tion incidents, responses to frequently asked ques-tions, and tools that can help guard against emerg-ing cyber threats.

4. Establishing a call center to respond toquestions - In the coming weeks, a call center willbe opened to respond to questions and providemore information. In the interim, individuals areencouraged to visit https://www.opm.gov/cyberse-curity. Individuals will not be able to receive per-sonalized information until notifications begin andthe call center is opened. OPM recognizes that it isimportant to be able to provide individual assis-tance to those that reach out with questions, andwill work with its partners to establish this call cen-ter as quickly as possible.

5. Protecting all Federal employees - In thecoming months, the Administration will workwith Federal employee representatives and otherstakeholders to develop a proposal for the types ofcredit and identity theft monitoring services thatshould be provided to all Federal employees inthe future - regardless of whether they have beenaffected by this incident - to ensure their personalinformation is always protected.

Continuing to strengthen OPM cybersecurity.OPM continues to take aggressive action tostrengthen its broader cyber defenses and informa-tion technology (IT) systems, in partnership withexperts from DOD, the Department of HomelandSecurity, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, andits other interagency partners. As outlined in itsrecent Cybersecurity Action Report, in June, OPMidentified 15 new steps to improve security, lever-age outside expertise, modernize its systems, andensure internal accountability in its cyber practices.This includes completing deployment of two-factorStrong Authentication for all users, expanding con-tinuous monitoring of its systems, and hiring a newcybersecurity advisor.Director Archuleta has initiated a comprehensive

review of the architectural design of OPM's IT sys-tems, to identify and immediately mitigate anyother vulnerabilities that may exist, and assessOPM's data sharing and use policies. That reviewis ongoing. In addition, OPM will also continue toparticipate in a Federal Government-wide 30-daycybersecurity sprint, whereby immediate steps arebeing taken to further protect information andassets and improve the resilience of Federal net-works, and will participate in a 90-day interagencyreview of key questions related to informationsecurity, governance, policy, and other aspects ofthis the security and suitability determinationprocess, to ensure that it is conducted in the mostefficient, effective and secure manner possible.

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Structure and disciplineBy Master Sgt. Cassandra Douglas16th Airlift Squadron first sergeant

I recently briefed an Enlisted Force Structure lesson at the First TermAirman Center and asked the Airmen, "Was their first duty station whatthey expected?" Almost all of the Airmen answered no, it wasn't whatthey expected. They stated that it's too relaxed and it seemed like therewas no discipline in comparison to what they learned in Basic Trainingand Tech School. So my question is what are we doing as NCO's and SNCO's to have

our Airmen think or feel that way? Do we get so far away from disci-pline and standards once an Airman in-processes to their first duty loca-tion that the Airmen are feeling like they have no structure? This mademe realize that some, if not all Airmen are looking for structure, theywant, expect it and we owe it to them.

First our Airmen have to understand that we cannot function in thesame capacity as a training environment, however we should still enforcethe standards and expect that they would uphold what they learned intraining. We sometimes get so comfortable in our own everyday workenvironments that we fail to realize what we're doing with our newAirmen. How many of us walk past an Airman talking on the phone, car-rying the wrong color bag, wrong hair standards and not correct thatAirman? How many of us walk past an NCO or SNCO that was out ofregulations but felt like we shouldn't say anything because they werehigher ranking? Our Airmen see everything and they follow in our footsteps. Our

Airmen want leaders, they want someone who will dig in the trencheswith them but also correct them when needed. Most Airmen don't wantus to be their buddy but want someone to guide, mentor, and keep themstructured and disciplined.

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By Col. John Lamontagne437th Airlift Wing commander

As commander, I have the honor of leading ourgreatest people through the good times as well as thechallenging times. And today, on the 17th of July,I reflect on one of our recent challenges when weinactivated the 17th Airlift Squadron on June 25th,2015 at 11:17 am. To give you an idea of how muchof an impact the 17th had on our operations, last yearalone its members flew 1,144 missions, accumulating11,779 flying hours, and delivering 55.4 millionpounds of cargo to locations around the world. The17th Airlift Squadron was a tremendous part of our suc-cess here at Joint Base Charleston and will be missed.In addition to the 17th Airlift Squadron's opera-

tional impact, it also had a large influence on theentire C-17 community. Part of the squadron's proud heritage was being thefirst C-17 operational flying squadron EVER ... paving the way for everyonewho has since flown the Globemaster III. We owe so much to those initialcadre members who broke ground for the C-17, taking a fledgling aircraft

with a self-imposed 25 mile range and turning it into the work-horse of Air Mobility Command. They developed the initialtraining, techniques, and procedures which are the baseline fortoday's C-17 operations. Beyond the operational significance ofthe 17th Airlift Squadron, dozens of retired general officers andchiefs once called the 17th home. And still today, many of ourmobility Air Force's leaders can proudly call themselves the firstMoose. Lt. Gen. Carlton Everhart, Lt. Gen. Samuel Cox, Maj.Gen. Michael Kim, Brig. Gen. Lenny Richoux, Col. FrederickBoehm, Chief Master Sgt. Jeanette King, and Chief Master Sgt.Chris Dockery are just a few of today's incredible leaders whoonce called the 17th home. We owe these individuals much grati-tude for their contributions to our flying community.Looking into the future, the 437th Airlift Wing is now a much

leaner organization, but we are still very capable of excelling atour job. While there are fewer people here now and we will flyfewer missions than we did before, I know that the best part

about this wing is that our Airmen will continue to make our mission happenevery day. There is no doubt in my mind that you will continue to generate,repair, load, and fly C-17s in a world class manner ... regardless of whichsquadron you call home.

The end of an era is marked by theinactivation of the 17th Airlift Squadron

Col. John Lamontagne437th AW commander

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The 437th Operations Group hailed a new commander andbid farewell to the outgoing commander July 15, 2015 duringa change of command ceremony held at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.During the ceremony Colonel Scovill Currin assumed

command of the 437th OG from Col. Fred Boehm. Before Boehm handed over the reins of the group to

Currin, Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing command-er presented him with the Legion of Merit. According to theAir Force Personnel Center, the Legion of Merit is conferredon officers and enlisted men of the armed forces of the UnitedStates and on nationals of other countries "who shall have dis-tinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious conductin the performance of outstanding services." Currin has spent the last three years at Duke University in

Durham, N.C., earning his doctorate in history. Boehm, whoas been the commander of the 437th OG since July 2013 isheaded to Saudi Arabia where he will be the chief of the JointAdvisory Division for Saudi Arabia.

Currin assumes command of 437thOperations Group

Colonel John Lamontagne (left), 437th Airlift Wing commander,passes the guidon to Col. Scovill Currin July 15, 2015, during the437th Operations Group change of command at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. Currin assumed command of the 437th OGfrom Col. Fred Boehm during the ceremony. Currin has spentthe last three years at Duke University in Durham, N.C., earninghis doctorate in history. Boehm, who has commanded the 437thOG since July 2013 is headed to Saudi Arabia where he will bethe chief of the Joint Advisory Division for Saudi Arabia.

By Col. John Lamontagne437th Airlift Wing commander

This week we witnessed several changes of command ...the 628th Air Base Wing commander, the 437th OperationsGroup commander, and the 628th Mission Support Groupcommander. There is however, another significant change aswe said farewell to Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, the437th Airlift Wing command chief. This week Chief Hughes,his wife Lisa, and their kids Katie and Shawn PCS'd toMcConnell Air Force Base, Kan., where Chief Hughes willbecome the 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief. As a wing commander, I relied on Chief Hughes to provide

me with critical and candid feedback across a variety of issues.He was an incredible advisor, terrific leader, a great confidant,and provided me exactly the type of feedback I needed.Whether he believed I had made the correct decision or washeading down the wrong road, he let me know. It doesn't meanthat we always agreed (that's an impossible standard), but henever hesitated to tell me what he thought and why. It is rarefor a senior leader to receive that kind of candid feedback whenannouncing a new idea. People often say "yes sir, that's a greatidea" even if they don't believe it, but not Chief Hughes.

Chief Hughes also made a point to engage with lots offolks. He and I tried to visit a different squadron every weekin addition to the dozens of breakfasts and lunches that he hadalready scheduled with the enlisted force. He also devotedtime to engage with folks who were on the periphery of theteam, ensuring that no one was overlooked or left out. Thebottom-line is Chief and Lisa Hughes dedicated a significantamount of time connecting with our Airmen. They pouredtheir blood, sweat, money, and tears into the wing and for thatwe owe them a tremendous THANK YOU! Chief, Lisa, andthe kids ... you will be dearly missed. We wish you safe trav-els, a successful command chief tour at McConnell, and hopeyou leave with some fond memories. I am honored to announce that Chief Master Sgt.

Kristopher Berg will be the next 437th Airlift Wing commandchief. He and his wife Amy will arrive with their three daugh-ters in early August from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.,where Chief Berg serves as the 302d Maintenance Groupsuperintendent. Chief Berg has demonstrated consistent andoutstanding leadership during his 21 year career and he isexcited to meet the team as well as our Joint Base partners.When you see him, please extend your hand to welcome himand his family because they can't wait to work with you.

Another leadership transition:437th Airlift Wing command chief

Colonel Michael Mongold,628th Mission SupportGroup commander passesthe guidon to Lt. Col.Matthew Brennan, the new628th Civil EngineerSquadron commander dur-ing a change of commandceremony July 10, 2015 atJoint Base Charleston, S.C.Brennan comes to JBCharleston fromHeadquarters Air Force inWashington, D.C., wherehe was the executive offi-cer for the Directorate ofCivil Engineers, assumedcommand from Lt. Col.Patrick Miller. Miller isheaded to Washington,D.C., where he will attendThe National War College.

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Brennan takes command of the628th Civil Engineer Squadron

The Patriot • July 17, 20154 JB CHS NEWS

Story and photo by Michaela JudgeJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Editor's Note: Mr. Michael Petersen's story is a four-partseries that takes an in-depth look at the hardships, cama-raderie and challenges of the Vietnam War and integrationback into daily life once returning home. Petersen is a retiredAir Force Reserve command chief master sergeant and cur-rently works as a government civilian leading Joint BaseCharleston's Equal Opportunity Office.

When we left off last week Michael Petersen talked aboutlosing his good friend Norman Francis Evans who was killedafter a Vietnamese helicopter cut Evans' plane in half, leadingto the entire crew falling to their deaths. In the final week ofthis four-part series, Petersen discusses what life was likewhen it came time for him to return home.

Coming HomeWhen it came time to come home, Petersen flew out of

Vietnam on a DC-8; the excitement among the departing menwas evident."We took off and when we got high enough where we real-

ly knew we were leaving, everybody got unstrapped out oftheir seats and basically jumped for joy. The plane actuallyrocked because we were just so glad to leave," he said. Thereturn to American soil, though, was anticlimactic comparedto their initial exodus out of Vietnam."We went back to Travis and, here is what I remember, and

this is the part that is interesting: We were still wearing ourjungle fatigues. We were herded into a building and changedclothes, they had army dress uniforms there for us," he said.There were a lot of women sitting there, he recalled, who

would measure and hem their pants right there."When you walked out you were wearing an Army dress

uniform. You looked like an Army guy that could go out onthe street of anywhere USA," said Petersen.Petersen remembers clearly walking out of the building in

his dress uniform at 4 a.m. He went to a phone booth wherehe called a cab to take him and four others to San FranciscoAirport."We sat in the airport until the plane started running, and

that was it ... I've thought about this a lot, especially the wayguys and gals come home today. Today's warriors return withrespect. It's the right way to do it. For us, there was no oneasking if we were ok or if we needed any counseling. Therewas nothing. We just got new clothes, went to the airport andthat was it," he said.The transition from war to home was drastic and the sup-

port systems weren't there."I was with guys that had been out killing people two days

before on jungle patrols. I have to tell you, in Vietnam therewere not a lot of rules that people enforced. It was a war envi-ronment. But it was more than that – it changed a lot of peo-ple for the bad," he said.The guys that were there, said Petersen, were very dedicat-

ed to the mission. However, no one ever took the time to whythey were there or if they were making a difference. "No onereally explained to you the objective. Our thing was just toshow up at the flight line, keep the planes running and flyingevery day and that was it. As far as mission achievements andif we were meeting any objectives, I just don't remember any-thing like that," said Petersen.Although proud to have served, he equated the homecoming

experience to feeling somewhat used and then quickly discard-ed. However, thinking back he doesn't I don't think anyonereally expected anything ... they were just glad to be home.

Life after WarAlthough many fared badly with the transition, Petersen's

upbringing and family provided him the direction he neededto succeed after his war experience."I was the kind of guy that had a good family, good

upbringing – all of those choices that came along, I alreadyknew what my answer would be," he said."Family was my compass. It always gave me direction.

Having a good strong family when you leave the nest, is thekey to anything you do; any endeavor whether military ornot."Now years later, Petersen used that same compass to suc-

cessfully navigate life's many challenges.After a transition to the Air Force Reserve in 1977,

Petersen went on to serve 29 additional years and retired asthe Command Chief Master Sergeant, 315th Airlift Wing(Reserve).Together, he and his wife Lorraine boast 11 children and 27

grandchildren, a support system that continues to be his rockeven today."Nothing can compensate for failure in the home," he said.If there is one thing Petersen wants people to take away

from his story, it's the importance of taking care of our servicemembers and making sure they are valued for what they do."[The way we came home], we don't ever want to do that

again. We need to make sure [troops] come home the rightway," he said.This piece of wisdom is something that Petersen lived out

in his Air Force career."I remember anytime reservists came back from deploy-

ment, no matter what time, we made a point to go there. Wealways got the boss to come and make sure they were greetedproperly," said Petersen.Though three decades of military service lies between

Petersen and Vietnam, he his humble about his story and hisown career legacy."Now my time is over and it's someone else's time."

Vietman, A Look Back: Part IV

Michael Petersen’s story is a four-part series that highlightsthe hardships, camaraderie and challenges of the VietnamWar. Petersen is a retired Air Force Reserve Command chiefmaster sergeant from the 315th Airlift Wing, and currentlyworks as the director in the Equal Opportunity Office at JointBase Charleston, S.C.

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Private First Class Michael Petersen takes a moment for aphoto at his main operating base in Can Tho Army Airfield,Vietnam in 1969. Petersen served in the Army during theVietnam War and was assigned to the 156th AviationCompany, where he oversaw the maintenance of 17 U-6Beavers, which were fixed wing, radial engine propeller air-craft. After serving in the Army, Petersen later transitioned tothe Air Force Reserve in 1977, where he went on to serve 29additional years and retired as the command chief mastersergeant for the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston,S.C. Today, Petersen serves as the director of EqualOpportunity at JB Charleston as a government employee.

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Five-year-old Michael Petersen visits his father, a U.S. MarineCorps Platoon leader, at work at Marine Corps Base CampPendleton, Ca.

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ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION YEOVILTON, England – Recognized for “Best StaticDisplay,” Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina deliv-ered military pride, strength and technology with a C-17 at the Royal Naval Air StationYeovilton International Air Day July 11, 2015.The air show marked 75 years of existence for RNAS Yeovilton and provided the 315th AW

an international stage to showcase its Airmen, aircraft and a lot of southern hospitality.Air Day presented more than 37,000 visitors. And, with aircraft of all ages and sizes daz-

zling spectators as they took to the sky, it was the mighty C-17 on static display that pulled inmore than 2,000 people who all exited the crew entrance door with smiles on their faces aftertouring the aircraft. Earning the title of “Best Static Display” did not come by plane alone. Four pilots, two

loadmasters and one flying crew chief rolled out the red carpet of charm and hospitality formore than eight hours as they gave tours, answered questions and told visitors about theirroles, duties and responsibilities on the C-17.“I’m proud of our team,” said Lt. Col. Craig Bartosh, a C-17 pilot with the 701st Airlift

Squadron. “Giving people tours, standing, talking and interacting with people for more thaneight hours can betiresome but every-one brought their ‘A’game. They weremore than accommo-dating, and theymade sure people leftthe plane with smileson their faces.”More than 30 air-

craft were on staticdisplay at the show,and the bright yellowCharleston tail stripecould be seen fromany corner of thegrounds.“Everyone I talked

to at the show couldnot get over the sizeof the plane,” saidTech. Sgt. James Fuller, a loadmaster with the 300th Airlift Squadron. “It’s amazing howimpressive it is to other people when they find out that a C-17 can carry troops and cargo atthe same time. How cool is that?”“For me, it really is an honor to be able to represent the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the 315th

Airlift Wing at this International air show,” added Fuller.Lt. Col. Ronaldo Christianson, a pilot with the 701st Airlift Squadron and aircraft command-

er, said the air show is a reminder of our global presence and what the men and women of the315th AW do on a daily basis.“Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing are constantly engaged in operations and training in

the United Kingdom,” said Christianson. “Air shows like this are a great opportunity for us toshowcase our Airmen, build and foster relationships and give people a closer look at whatReservists do as we contribute to the success of current and future military operations aroundthe world.”The C-17 static display was impressive; however, it was the Airmen from the 315th AW who

stole the show and brought home the trophy for “Best Static Display.”“This is an honor we will cherish,” said Bartosh. “We are carrying this trophy back to

Charleston, and we will display it with pride. All the credit goes to our Airmen, and this trulyis representative of our history, culture and heritage. I can’t speak highly enough about theseguys and what they accomplished at the show.”

315th AW wins big at European air show

Air-show visitors get an up-close look of a Charleston based C-17 at Royal Naval Air StationYeovilton International Air Day July 11, 2015. Recognized for “Best Static Display” at the airshow, Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. delivered military pride,strength and technology with a C-17 and gave tours of the aircraft to more than 2,000 people.The air show marked 75 years of existence for RNAS Yeovilton and provided the 315th AW aninternational stage to showcase its Airmen, aircraft and partnership with the United Kingdom.

Colonel Margret Jones, 628th Medical Group commander passes the guidon to Lt. Col.Brian Neese, the new 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander during a change ofcommand ceremony July 7, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Neese comes to JBCharleston from Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Az., where he was the chief of theInternational Health Specialist Division, Command Surgeon Directorate for the 12th AirForce and Air Forces Southern. The outgoing 628th MDOS commander, Lt. Col. Luis Otero,is headed to Maxwell Air Force Base, Al., where he will attend Air War College.

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It isn’t every day the Air Force sends an Airman to attendthe Army’s brutal Air Assault School in Ft. Benning, Georgia,and its inconceivable for that Airman to be a chief master ser-geant with more than 25 years of service.Until now.At 48, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Grimsley, 315th Security

Forces Squadron manager’s age wasn’t ideal for one of themilitary’s most challenging courses.But, anyone who knows him would agree… he was perfect

for it.Grimsley, a retired Charleston County police officer,

already completed Survive Evasion Resistance and Escapeschool as a senior master sergeant. He’d wanted to go to AirAssault School for years. But, for one reason or another, thetiming never lined up.“The Air Force didn’t have a need for me to go,” said

Grimsley. “And, the Army didn’t have a spot for me to go.Either way, I kept running into walls… but I didn’t give up.”Finally, after years of dead ends, he was given an opportu-

nity as a walk-on at the U.S. Army Air Assault School, offi-cially known as the Sabalauski Air Assault School in Ft.Benning, Ga. Although originally designed for Army 101stAirborne Soldiers, the course occasionally takes in othermembers of the armed forces.It started on Zero Day.Being a walk-on meant nothing was promised. Although

Grimsley left everything behind to follow his dream, it wasn’tdefinite that he’d officially advance to Air Assault School.He held onto the hope given to him by one of the cadre,

who said if someone wasn’t able to complete Zero Day thatindividual would lose their slot, not advance in the course andbe sent home. Their unfortunate failure would be a blessingfor Grimsley. Of course, he’d have to complete Zero Day first,a task that was easier said than done.

Zero Day officially began around 4 a.m., at the Air AssaultSchool training grounds in Ft. Benning, Ga. It’s also known asThe Ranger Compound. There were more than 250 prospects.They were lined up, given roster numbers and brought to thefirst events.Grimsley became roster number 313.The 48-year-old Air Force Chief became another number.

A face in a crowd being led to the school grounds, there wasno turning back… just yelling from the cadre, chaos and con-fusion. At the time, nobody but the instructors knew what wascoming next.“Our first event was the two-mile run,” said Grimsley.

“After that, we started the obstacle course.”In between obstacles, Grimsley found himself, along with

everyone else, being "smoked" by the instructors. A termcommonly used to describe the amount of exercises done bythe individuals, overseen by the instructors.Grimsley passed the obstacles, and after hours of being

smoked, he pushed himself and completed Zero Day. Morethan 50 people failed, ensuring Grimsley a slot into the AirAssault School.“I kept thinking to myself, I will get through today,” said

Grimsley. “It’s a short amount of time; it’s not going to lastforever.”For Grimsley, his goal was to proudly wear the Air Assault

badge. Once he officially became a student, he moved one stepcloser to realizing that dream. But before he began, he had toundergo a six-mile ruck march, followed by an inspection.

Phase One – Combat AssaultThe first of three phases is three days long, and service

members receive combat training on aircraft safety and orien-tation, aeromedical evacuation, close combat attacks andother aspects of combat assault.

According to Grimsley, the school didn’t feel like 10 days,it felt like more than a month.“I took everything meal-by-meal, not day-by-day,” said

Grimsley. “I got to lunch. Once there, I got to dinner. After din-ner, I’d have a day behind me. One day closer to completing.”Mentally, Grimsley remained resilient by using his years of

experience to get him through the long days. Physically, thehours of PT and constant strain started breaking his body down.“I was physically fit before leaving,” said Grimsley. “But my

body was cramping up. I didn’t have enough recovery time.Some days, I didn’t know if I could physically keep going.”Grimsley kept telling himself, “If I don’t make it then I

don’t make it … but I won’t quit.”At the end of each day, he’d notice more beds were empty.

Each bed represented someone who didn’t make it throughtraining.

Phase Two – Sling load OperationsWidely considered the most challenging aspect of Air

Assault School, due to its number of wash outs, the secondphase of training is a three-day long course on sling loadoperations.During this phase, candidates learn the proper way to rig

equipment onto a rotary aircraft with a sling. This operationusually requires a student to hook the underbelly of a helicop-ter hovering close to the ground. Loads can weigh anywherefrom 1,000 to 8,000 pounds.“So many failed due to attention to detail,” said Grimsley.

“(In a deployed environment) one wrong move could meandeath.”The second phase is also where Grimsley found himself

pushed physically and mentally harder than ever before.While being smoked by instructors in the pouring rain, feelinghis study materials being ruined in his pocket, and his bodywanting to collapse beneath him, he thought about giving up.The instructor calmly explained, “This can all be over. Just

walk away.”But, Grimsley didn’t get this far to ‘just walk away.’ He thought of his family and their unconditional support, the

315th Airlift Wing leadership that believed in him, the Airmenhe wanted inspire back in his squadron and the fellow studentsthat were motivated by “The Chief.” But, after searching deepwithin himself, he was also doing it for himself.“I wanted to do this for myself,” said Grimsley. “I wanted

to prove to myself that I could.”He didn’t give up and kept going after that “smoke session”

in the rain, but he still wasn’t sure if he’d complete secondphase.“I thought about my family,” said Grimsley. “If I didn’t make

it, I told myself I’d get to see them sooner. But, if I made it, I’dget to advance in the course… either way, I was winning.”Grimsley did advance, and moved onto the third and final

phase in Air Assault School.

Phase Three – Rappelling PhaseThe third, and final phase of Air Assault School gave

trainees instructions on ground and aircraft rappelling proce-dures. During this training, candidates completed two suc-cessful repels from 34-foot towers, and two repels from UH-60 Blackhawks, hovering 70-90 feet above ground.Grimsley, a former Marine

infantryman, was no strangerto rappelling. In fact, he waslooking forward to it.By now, the trainees had

become a self-sufficient unit.They cleaned the academicclassrooms, served the mealsand took care of each other.In addition, the chief became

a beacon of motivation for his fellow students.“Guys would tell me, ‘we saw you by our side and it helped

us not give up,” said Grimsley, admitting he inspired his fel-low students.In addition to the students, members of the cadre confessed

they were rooting for the chief as well.“One cadre said I was the oldest service member to pass Air

Assault School,” said Grimsley.He humbly added, “At least at Ft. Benning.”At the conclusion of training, the final event is a 12-mile

ruck march with required uniform and equipment. It’s no vic-tory lap. Failure to have 100 percent of all items on the pack-ing list in less than three hours renders the student unable tograduate.Grimsley completed all tasks, and successfully graduated

from Air Assault School. Upon graduation, he was awardedthe badge identifier for his uniforms.“Having completed this school, it opens a lot of career

opportunities,” said Grimsley. “I’m qualified to perform withair assault missions.” Today, Grimsley wears his Army Air Assault Badge proud-

ly. He even has it tattooed on his chest, not only as a reminderto the 10 days spent training, but what it was worth it. Whattook 10 days to earn, he’ll wear forever.“When Soldiers see my badge, they ask if I was in the

Army,” said Grimsley. “But, when I explain how I earned it asan Airman, it creates a sense of camaraderie.”In a joint environment, cultural knowledge of other branch-

es can go a long way. For Grimsley, a Marine turned Airman,earning an Army Air Assault Badge was another big notch inan already impressive military career.

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Chief Master Sgt. Rob Grimsley stands wearing his assault gearafter earning an Army Air Assault Badge recently.

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The Health and Wellness Center known as the HAWC,recently changed its name to Health Promotion and shifted itsfocus from a physical wellness center to providing installa-tion personnel with healthier decisions through policychanges.Health Promotion is a part of the 628th Medical Group and

the staff includes a health promotion manager and a nutritionprogram manager. Health Promotion no longer provides anexercise physiologist."Although our focus has shifted, we are still providing

services such as tobacco cessation and the Bod Pod to the onbase community," said Nikki Conley, Health Promotion pro-gram manager. "We are working with the Integrated DeliverySystem and helping agencies across the installation to makepolicy changes which affect overall health standards. Ourfocus has shifted from working on the individual to workingon larger scale community changes."Health Promotion is involved in dining facility options,

working with commanders to support an overall healthierworkplace and healthier vending machine options.

One of the biggest concerns throughout the installation isobesity. Health Promotion is on the front lines addressing theissue."Reducing obesity is a major goal for the installation and

we are involved in events around the base to help reduce therisks of being over weight," Conley said. "We help supportsquadron PT and spend time in a squadron environment talk-ing to service members face-to-face about nutritional andwellness behaviors."Additionally, Health Promotion will take a squadron to the

commissary to discuss smarter health options, Conley added.According to Conley, the whole person concept such as

Comprehensive Airman Fitness is key to resiliency; losingweight or tobacco cessation."Health Promotion isn't solely focused on the physical

aspect of wellbeing, we are catering to the social, spiritual andmental realms as well," Conley said. "We offer classes to getothers involved in reaching the same goals, we talk aboutbehavioral health and what causes certain nutritional habits.Our library of books and DVD's consists of material to evenhelp with meditation."One of the most in-depth

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

Air Base SARC 843-817-8397

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

Weapons Station SARC 843-276-9855

DOD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247

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

PROTESTANT SERVICES SUNDAY10 a.m. - WS Traditional Service - With Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. - AB Evangelical Protestant Service - With Children’s Church

By Chaplain Maj. Kyle Hundley628th Air Base Wing chaplain

UWe all face fear. Beginning as stress, fearis an internal reaction to a stimulus in the envi-ronment that pushes us towards an actionresponse. When stress overwhelms our capac-ity, it can become traumatizing, and we are leftwith fear even after the threat has past. Al Seibert, founder and director of the

Resiliency Center’s definition of resiliencystates: “Resiliency means being able to bounceback from life developments that may feel total-

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From 628th Force Support SquadronMarketing Office

Are you a singer or know how to play aninstrument with rock star talent? Then JointBase Charleston wants you to compete inAMC Icon!Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force

Base, Ill., is conducting its eighth annualAMC Icon talent competition, which is loose-ly based on the television program, AmericanIdol. But first, participants must compete atthe base-level competitions.The JB Charleston contest is scheduled for

Aug. 20, 2015 at the Charleston Club on theAir Base. The contest is open to all JBCharleston ID cardholders who are 18 andolder including active duty from all servicesand their immediate family members,National Guard, Reserves, retirees and DoDcivilians. However, only the top active dutyAir Force singer will move on to the AMC-level competition.The top three base-level finalists will

receive cash awards of $500, $300 and $200,respectively. The top Air Force finalist chosenwill represent JB Charleston at the command-level competition where they will competeagainst members from AMC installationsthroughout the Air Force at Scott AFB. The topthree AMC finalists will receive cash awards of$1,000, $600 and $400, respectively.Last year, 1st Lt. Chad Slayton, 437th

Operations Support Squadron representedJoint Base Charleston at the AMC-level com-petition, winning first place. Is another JBCharleston member ready to defend that title?Send in your application today to find out.To apply, interested applicants can go to

www.JBCharleston.com and click on the AMCIcon Talent Contest link for contest rules.Applicants must also fill out the letter of intentlocated on the link and email it toevents@JBCharleston.com or stop by the 628thFSS Marketing office to drop it off before Aug.1. For more information, questions or concerns,please email events@JBCharleston.com or call(843) 963-3816.

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From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Personnel from Headquarters Air Forceand the Air Force Personnel Center will visitJoint Base Charleston, S.C., July 20, 2015 toshare information about the EnlistedEvaluation System and Weighted AirmanPromotion System changes.During the briefing, EES/WAPS subject

matter experts will speak about changes thathave already been implemented, those slatedfor implementation in the months ahead, andthe reasons and philosophy behind thechanges."This is one of the most significant

changes to the enlisted evaluation and promo-

tion system in a generation. So, we feel it'simportant to bring this information directly toCommanders and Airmen and allow them toask questions and get immediate answersfrom the experts," said Maj. Gen. PeggyPoore, AFPC commander."There will be two sessions for the

EES/WAPS briefing, the first will be at 7a.m., and the second at 3 p.m., both will beheld at the JB Charleston - Air Base Theater. For more information about EES/WAPS

changes, go to the myPers website athttps://mypers.af.mil, select "enlisted" underthe active duty, Guard or Reserve drop downmenus, and then select "evaluations" in theleft hand column..

EES/WAPS briefing teamto visit JB Charleston

The Patriot • July 17, 2015 9JB CHS NEWS

Colonel John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander,delivers the ceremonial first pitch during CharlestonRiverDogs Military Appreciation Night July 11, 2015, atJoseph P. Riley Jr., ballpark in Charleston, S.C. TheRiverDogs hosted Military Appreciation Night to showtheir support for the local military. They went on to beatthe Kannapolis Intimidators 7-4.

JB Charlestonenjoys MilitaryAppreciation Night

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. William A. O’Brien

By Senior Airman Hannah Leonard628th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Being physically capable to support the Air Force missionis critical for all military personnel. Monitoring medicalrequirements is vital to ensuring the Air Force goal of 80 per-cent Individual Medical Readiness compliance rate is met.Viewing your IMR status regularly allows commanders andmedical support providers to monitor the medical readinessstatus of personnel, ensuring a fit force medically ready todeploy.Three easy steps allow all members to view their IMR sta-

tus: Step 1, log on to the AF Portal. Step 2, under quick links,click "My IMR/ASIMS" and Step 3, click "My IndividualMedical Readiness Status". Your IMR status shows seven ele-ments; Preventative Health Assessment, Dental readiness,Immunization status, Laboratory studies, Profile's (AF469)/Duty Limiting Conditions, Individual MedicalEquipment, and annual Occupational Health dates for those

members in hazardous duty shops. Each of the seven elementsserves a significant purpose to not only Air Force goals, butfor the individual's own health. If any of the seven elementsare red, you are considered overdue and should take care ofthat requirement as soon as possible.The PHA identifies potential risk factors that could lead to

decreased health; and allows for an annual record review andmedical history updates. Dental readiness is importantbecause only classes one and two are considered "medicallyready" to deploy and dental health is important to overallhealth as well. It is Department of Defense and Air Force pol-icy to keep all CDC recommended immunizations current.Immunizations are vital to building immunity and preventingdisability or even death. Laboratory studies consist of bloodtype, G6PD, Sickle cell trait, DNA specimen, and HIV. Labstudies are completed once, except for HIV, which is drawnevery two years or, when necessary for deployment. Profilesand Duty Limiting Conditions determine if a member is med-ically fit to deploy (for example, pregnant members and those

who have asthma are not deployable). Gas mask inserts, formembers with visual deficiencies, are necessary medicalequipment so that eye wear can fit effectively under the gas-mask. Occupational health requirements are based on the spe-cific hazards found within high risk shops. Audiograms areperformed once a year to monitor changes in hearing for indi-viduals who work around constant loud noise. Audiograms,special vision testing, skin tests are all examples of annualoccupational health requirements.With the Air Force high operations tempo, working as a

team to keep IMR status in the "green" increases a healthy andfit force, medically ready to deploy as the need arises. If per-sonnel are not ready when short taskings arise, it puts a strainon the member and medical facility to accommodate certainmedical requirements and a last minute replacement, who iscurrent with the all medical requirements, may be a last resort.For any questions regarding your IMR, please contact PublicHealth at 963-6962. As a reminder, you can view your IMRstatus anytime: https://asims.afms.mil/webapp/MyIMR.aspx

The impact of your IMR status

KANEOHE VIEW –Navy Lt.

ChristopherMalherek pilots aP-3C Orion mar-

itime patrol aircraftover Kaneohe Bay,

Hawaii, July 14,2015, during a rou-tine training flight

for the squadron'sadvanced readi-

ness program.Malherek is

assigned to PatrolSquadron 9.

U.S. Navy photo / Petty Officer 3rd Class Amber Porter

DOG TRAINING –A U.S. soldier

trains his working dog on Bagram Airfield,

Afghanistan, July4, 2015. The sol-

dier is assigned tothe 709th MilitaryPolice Battalion,

18th Military Police Brigade.

U.S. Army photo / Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Boas

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Special Notice/ APPOINTMENT OF SUMMARY COURT OFFICER: It is

with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of TechnicalSergeant Lewis M. Barkley III, 437 AMXS. 2d Lt Robert D Scaletti,437 AMXS, is detailed as the Summary Court Officer to secure andmake proper disposition of the personal effects of TSgt Barkley III.Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased estatemay contact Lt Scaletti at (843) 963-7712 (office), (843) 327-4969(cell) or email robert.scaletti.1@us.af.mil.

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/

July 22/ Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings: From 12:30 to 4:30

p.m., retiring service members can receive pre-separation counselingup to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating service member canreceive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS.This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” toleave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior toattending the Transition GPS Workshop.

July 24/ VA Disability Claims Workshop: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., a VA

representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members(who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign anauthorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’sMedical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT theMonday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

/ Good Credit – I Want That: Whether trying to build, fix, ormaintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score! Thisclass will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.

July 29/ PCS-Moving Made Easy: Learn from experts how to prepare

and PCS smoothly from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

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

is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the coordinator with assem-bling workshop packets, maintaining inventory and assisting withloan locker 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 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.

/ The 628th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic is offer-ing a Gait Analysis program to provide better access to preventativecare! We will perform a biomechanical assessment of your lowerextremity in both walking and running and then make running shoeand injury prevention recommendations. This is open to all TRI-CARE Prime Beneficiaries ages 16 to 65 years of age. The gaitassessments are performed the second and fourth Wednesday after-noon of each month. NO REFERRAL needed: just call 963-6880 tobook an appointment. Slots book up quickly, so please don’t hesitateto call and make your appointment today!

/ Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility: Don’tmiss out on annual checkups and monthly preventions, your four-legged furry friends can get squared away at the Veterinary TreatmentFacility at Joint Base Charleston. Services include annual vaccina-tions, wellness visits, sick calls, monthly preventions, spay, neuter,dental cleaning and mass removals. These services are offered for allbranches of the military for active duty, retirees and reserves. TheVeterinary Treatment Facility is located at 107 Scarton Lane, Bldg.,648, which is off Arthur Drive behind the Outdoor Recreation Center.They can be reached at 843-963-1738 or 843-963-1838.

/ The Airman & Family Readiness Center's DiscoveryRoom's open hours of operation have changed to 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Monday through Friday. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Air Baseand Weapons Station libraries for their afterhours needs.

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/

July 20/ Career Technical Track: From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., learn to

define technical career goals and identify required credentials andtraining opportunities. Class will be held July 20 – 21, 2015.

July 23/ Slay The Debt Dragon (Webinar): Tired of being in debt? Explore

debt’s history, what undermines our need to stay out of debt, and how tostay out of debt! Class will be held July 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

/ Smooth Move: Relocating soon? If so, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your new location.You do not need orders to attend.

July 27/ Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): Held July 27-31, 2015

from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., these hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekers improve their employability in today's challenging job market.Classes include Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search,Applications & Cover Letters, Start Your Resume, Resume Builder,Scholarship & Education, Social Networking, Interviewing forSuccess, Salary Negotiation, Fine Tune Your Resume, NavigatingUSA Jobs, Job Fair 101, and a Human Resource Panel forquestion/answer sessions! Register for the classes that you need.

July 29 / Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA): In Depth: Do you

have a right to invoke your RIGHTS under SCRA? Once you knowyour rights, do you know what topics your rights cover? Come toclass to get all your questions answered to get started with enforcingyour rights. Class will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

July 30 / Interpersonal Problem Solving: From 4 to 5 p.m., learn to

resolve conflict, overcome barriers and make healthy choices.Become more aware of the role that conflict plays and gain tools toaddress and manage it daily.

/VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken downinto 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.

Notices/ CAPSTONE: Capstone is a congressionally mandated culmi-

nating activity to verify service members have met their CareerReadiness Standards, as identified on the Service Member CareerReadiness Standards/ Individual Transition Plan Checklist, DD Form2958. The checklist, in conjunction with the ITP, will be used by theA&FRC, FFSC, and Commanders (or commander’s designee) toverify status of CRS completion. To schedule your Capstoneappointment, call the Fleet & Family Support Center, Joint BaseCharleston-NWS at 794-7480.

/ VA Benefits Advisors Available for Assistance: Departmentof Veterans 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.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to Patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.

JB CHS NEWS

TAKING AN AMBULANCE IS SAFER. Emergency responders are trained to stabilize patients and can provide care on the way to the hospital.Roper St. Francis has five ERs conveniently located throughout the Lowcountry:Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital – West Ashley • Roper Hospital – Downtown Charleston • Roper Hospital Diagnostics & ER-Berkeley – Moncks CornerRoper Hospital Diagnostics & ER-Northwoods – North Charleston • Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital – Mount Pleasant

WHEN TO GO TO THE ERMaking the right choice could save your life.

CHILDREN

CALL 9-1-1

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ADULT

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Speech slurred

Time – call 9-1-1immediately

Severeabdominal pain

Ingested toxic chemical or medications

Head trauma with loss of consciousness

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The Patriot • July 17, 2015 11REC REVIEWREC REVIEW

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

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