By Senior Airman Ashlee GallowayJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

This past week, the Vietnam SecurityPolice Association held their 19th annualreunion Oct. 9 through 13, 2013, at JointBase Charleston, S.C.

The Vietnam Security PoliceAssociation is a team of former active-dutyAir Force Security Police members whoserved in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

Each year, the association conducts alottery to decide which installation theywill visit in order to stay in tune with theever-changing career field and technologi-cal advancements. This year, for the firsttime in the association's history, JBCharleston was chosen.

During the time VSPA was on JBCharleston, they took a tour, watcheddemonstrations from the 628th SecurityForces Squadron and took part in a retreatceremony.

"We came to talk with security abouttheir time verses our time in the service,and to compare the differences on thethings that have changed," said retiredSenior Master Sgt. Pete Piazza, VSPApresident and Silver Star awardee. "Wediscussed how similar our jobs are, the dif-ferent tactics that were used, differentweapons that they have now compared to

what we had, the different vehicles that areused now and we ended our time on basewith a retreat ceremony."

Piazza entered the Air Force on Feb. 19,1960, and served three tours in Vietnam atCam Ranh Bay - Air Base, Bien Hoa - ABand Phu Cat - AB. One of his biggestawards received was the Silver Star for gal-lantry in action during the TET Offensive ofJan. 31, 1968, at Bien Hoa - AB.

Piazza is committed to the VietnamSecurity Police Association’s mission ofmaintaining the history of their service inVietnam and Thailand. He has spoken atnumerous events throughout the countryand at Air Force bases regarding the histo-ry of the Security Forces career field, espe-cially the events surrounding TET of 1968.

"The best part about having the VSPAhere was that it brought our history out ofthe books and placed it square on our frontporch," said Master Sgt. Chad Hashley,Installation Security Manager. "It providedmembers of the SFS who have conductedcombat missions in the Iraqi and AfghanAORs the opportunity to speak with war-riors of the past who had similar experi-ences. Of course, the environment, equip-ment and return reception were different,but the battle field and face of a combatDefender is the same. It was a HOOAHmoment I won’t soon forget."

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UEI COUNTDOWN46 Days

Begins December 2, 2013

Tech. Sgt.Jeremy Foster,373rd TrainingSquadron elec-trical environ-

mental systemsinstructor, plays

a game at alocal vendor

during the 2013Oktoberfest

Oct. 11, 2013, atJoint Base

Charleston - AirBase, S.C.

Oktoberfest isan annual eventput together by

the Top 3 for ranks E-1through E-6 toshow apprecia-tion for their

day-to-day hardwork. The eventincluded free

food and drinks,a disc jockey

and a hot wingeating contest.Airmen also

played gamessuch as

basketball andcorn hole.

See more photos on Page 5.

Oktoberfest!

Vietnam Security Police Associationreunion held at JB Charleston

Courtesy photos

Airmen,Sailors andmembers ofthe Vietnam

SecurityPolice

Associationstand in

formation at aretreat

ceremonyheld Oct. 15,

2013, at Joint Base

Charleston –Air Base, S.C.

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., lowerthe flag during a retreat ceremony that was held Oct. 15,2013, for the Vietnam Security Police Association. TheVietnam Security Police Association is a team of formeractive-duty Air Force Security Police members who servedin Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

Members of the Vietnam Security Police Association gatherfor a reunion at a retreat ceremony held Oct. 15, 2013, atJoint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service

President Barack Obama signed legislationlate Oct. 16, 2013, bringing federal employeesback to work after Congress finally resolved thebudget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown.

Senate leaders championed bipartisan legisla-tion to reopen the government and remove the

threat of government default on its debts. All fed-eral government employees, including some 4,000DoD employees, reported to work Oct. 17, 2013.

The legislation is a continuing resolution thatwill provide federal government spending at fis-cal year 2013 levels. This keeps the sequester-level budget in effect.

The act will keep the government openthrough Jan. 15, 2014, and raises the debt limit

through Feb. 7. The act contains a provision fora joint Senate-House committee to work on abudget recommendation for fiscal year 2014.

The legislation includes the provision to payall furloughed employees for the period of thelapse in appropriations. The act calls for thoseemployees to be paid "as soon as practicable."

For more information, go to the OPM webpage at www.opm.gov.

Congress passes bill reopening federal government

Commentary by Vice Adm. Bill MoranU.S. Navy Chief of Naval Personnel

Shipmates, we received welcomed news on late Wednesday night fromDC. Both houses of Congress passed and the President signed legislationfunding the Federal government through mid-January and extending the debtceiling until mid-February.

This move should allow us to begin to get back to business, relievingsome of the uncertainty so that we can focus on warfighting. I look forwardto the remainder of our Navy civilian team returning to work and the fund-ing restrictions put in place during the shutdown being lifted as soon as prac-tical.

The precise timing of when all of this will occur is still being worked out.This will not happen overnight. It will take a day or two to understand theexact provisions outlined in the law. As with any continuing resolution,which only provides funding for part of the year, some spending restrictionswill likely remain in place until we get full year funding.

Recognizing that these restrictions can be frustrating, especially if theyslow down needed training or the purchase of equipment, I ask for your con-tinued patience as we figure out exactly what this means for you and yourfamilies. We’ll continue to push relevant information as we get it.

Our priority remains on funding our forces operating forward, making

sure we have money to maintain and train those units getting ready to deployand investing in the people, ships and technology of our future force.

Thank you again for your patience and mission focus; especially for ourcivilian teammates, this has not been easy.

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Diamond Tip: TeamworkBy Master Sgt. Randall Fontenot628th Civil Engineer First Sergeant

Please bear with me as the tone is set for thisarticle. I coach a little league football team in thelocal Summerville area. We were having a goodseason, cruising along winning football games.One fateful Saturday, we found ourselves behindon the scoreboard for the first time. The coachessaw no issue as we know what our guys arecapable of. What we didn't realize was that ourplayers were not prepared to face adversity andthey didn't react well. It wasn't long before fin-gers were being pointed, arguments ensued and

players started quitting on the team. The next practice, we played tug-of-war with

each individual player and it wasn't long beforeeach of them were defeated individually.However, when they all picked up the rope andperformed as a team, it wasn't long before theydefeated their short, fat coach. As we looked atthem, we could almost see the light come on ineach one of their heads. As a team, they werecapable of winning, but individually, they stoodno chance.

I liken this scenario to the recent governmentshutdown, though it's on a much more seriouslevel. As a base community, we are facing a

large amount of adversity. Money constraintsare making it difficult to perform even the sim-plest of tasks let alone the mission. Yet in thelast week we have witnessed how much cantruly happen when we operate as a team. In aperiod in which financial constraints could easi-ly drive many of us to give in, base organiza-tions instead pulled together as a team to ensurethe mission continued successfully. It's beenamazing to watch.

Yes, this article is supposed to offer a"Diamond Tip," but what do you offer a groupof people who have stared adversity in the eyeand beaten it?

Commentary by Col. James Fontanella315th Airlift Wing Commander

As I write this commentary, we are in the tenthday of the partial government shutdown due to thelapse in appropriation. Hopefully, by the time thispaper has hit the stands and you are reading this,a budget or continuing resolution has been passed,and the government has reopened. It certainly hasbeen a tough road for all employees, whether mil-itary or civilian, DoD or other agency. I'd like toshare a few of my observations on what we didright during this extremely challenging time.

We continued to move the mission. This wasobviously our first priority and a disruption in mis-sion accomplishment was not negotiable to seniorleaders of any branch of the government. Essentialoperations were prioritized to ensure nationalsecurity and support to the warfighter in overseascontingencies did not falter. We quickly learnedthe differences between "exempted" personnel andactivities and "excepted" personnel and activities,and then developed a plan to communicate theorderly shutdown procedure. Contracts, TDYs andnon-essential work were all suspended. Althoughnearly 90 percent of civilian employees were ini-

tially furloughed, the cadre thatremained behind provided support toongoing operations with focus anddetermination.

Being in the position to observethe workload and ops tempo of ouractive-duty mission partners whileat the same time experience thepart-time contribution of reservistcitizen Airmen, I know there was animpact from tapering reserve workwhile awaiting personnel appropria-tions. Fortunately, the solid relation-ships and cooperation that exist onJoint Base Charleston and mutual understandingof the associated wings' strengths and limitationsenabled relatively smooth transitions in and out ofmission sustainment sharing.

When the recall of the non-excepted civilianswas made to bring all furloughed employees backinto work after four days off, there was a collec-tive sigh of relief that was tangible.

Understandably, this was a reprieve from theuncertainty of the duration of the furlough and thepersonal financial impact of unpaid leave. Butwhat was conspicuously lacking were the griev-

ances and gripes of our nearlystoic workforce who had everyright to complain. The cumulativeeffects of a financially tough yearmight lead some to overreact andact counterproductively. This hasnot been the case. As with theadministrative furlough due tosequestration earlier in the year,my hat is off to all affectedemployees who endured the gov-ernment shutdown with class andgrace.

We still have a ways to go toget back to normal. Most of our civilian employ-ees and reserve Airmen have worked for IOUsinstead of paychecks. But morale is what youmake of it. I believe morale is a function of peo-ples' character, not their circumstances. The cur-rent circumstances have provided plenty of oppor-tunity for a deterioration of our organizations. Iam proud to say we are emerging from the crisisin the federal government with our missions, pro-cedures and integrity intact. This is truly a testa-ment to the outstanding character of our people.Keep up the great work!

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By 2nd Lt. Jessica Monaco628th Logistics Readiness Squadron

October – Energy Action Month – pro-vides an opportunity for Airmen to learnmore about the impact of energy to theAir Force's mission as part of a nationalcampaign led by the Department ofEnergy.

The theme continues to be, "I am AirForce Energy," with the goal of inspiringthe total force to be more efficient, sothey can give the Air Force an assuredenergy advantage in air, space, and cyber-space.

Beginning this month, the Air Force will highlight specificsteps Airmen can take in their jobs to be more energy aware.

More efficient flightdescent procedures, newways of loading cargo andvehicle idle time reductionare just a few of the waysAirmen can help the AirForce achieve its energygoals and maximize itsenergy advantage to sup-port the mission.

"Energy is a key part ofthe effort to modernize ourAir Force and do morewith less," said KathyFerguson, Acting Assistant

Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment andLogistics. "Every gallon of fuel and watt of energy we save

allows us to have more resources to meet other Air Force pri-orities."

In fiscal year 2012, the Air Force spent $9.2 billion on ener-gy, almost 10 percent of the total budget. In a time of fiscaluncertainty, it is even more important that everyone does theirpart in helping conserve resources. Hundreds of Airmen havegone above and beyond to help increase our energy security.

One example is: The Air Combat Command facility energyteam at Langley AFB, Va., oversaw facility energy optimiza-tion at 16 installations, which reduced energy use by 5.9 per-cent from 2011 and awarded 39 energy projects to save447,471 MBTUs and $5.4million annually. In total, the pro-grams implemented by ACC reduced energy consumption by538,809 MMBTU, cut CO2 emissions by 62,835 tons, andsaved $6.67 million annually.

Look for more energy saving stories and tips during themonth of October!

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By Petty Officer 2nd Class Chad HallfordJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Naval Support Activity Charleston's team of approximate-ly 80 Sailors and Navy civilians provide administrative, logis-tic, security and other support missions for Weapons Stationtenant commands, 628th Mission Support Group squadrons,628th Air base Wing, and JB Charleston as a whole.

"Whether serving as a victim advocate, providing adminis-trative personnel support, or otherwise, many of our Sailors arestepping up and learning additional skills outside of their pri-mary job field," said NSA Charleston Administrative OfficerLt. j.g. Pete McLaughlin, "While other Sailors are performingin roles side-by-side with their Air Force counterparts."

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Senior Airman Robert Pearson, 437th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Vincent Moseley, 437th MXS air-craft maintainer, remove a worn tire from a C-17 Globemaster III while the aircraft is lifted off the ground byjacks Oct. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. A team of eight crew chiefs used six jacks to raise a C-17Globemaster III off the ground to change a tire and inspect the gears.

Staff Sgt. Darrell Walton, 437th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sits in a C-17 Globemaster IIIchecking to make sure all the gears are working Oct. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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Staff Sgt. Ryan Sova,437th MaintenanceSquadron crew chief,uses a flashlight tocheck the inside of agear to make surenothing is damagedbefore putting a newtire on a C-17Globemaster III Oct. 7,2013, at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.

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Airmen stand in line to getfood served during the 2013Oktoberfest Oct. 11,2013, atJoint Base Charleston - AirBase, S.C. Oktoberfest is anannual event put togetherby the Top 3 for ranks E-1through E-6 to show appre-ciation for their day-to-dayhard work. The eventincluded free food anddrinks, a disc jockey and ahot wing eating contest.Airmen also played gamessuch as basketball andcorn hole.

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Senior Airman Benny Vickrey, 437th Aircraft MaintenanceSquadron instruments and flight control systems technician, eatsa hot wing while participating in a hot wing eating contest duringthe 2013 Oktoberfest at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.

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How long does the survey take to complete? – The sur-vey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.Residents will see the questions one at a time, and will receivea “thank you for completing this survey” message at the endof the survey. This confirms your survey was completed andhas been submitted. This also enters you for drawings forprizes and give-a-ways.

Last year someone hand-delivered a paper survey tome. Why is the survey online this year? – Forest Citydecided to go paperless with the survey this year in efforts tobe more convenient, and to do our part towards sustainability.

Who sees my responses, and how does Forest City gath-er all the data from the surveys? – Forest City teams withCEL & Associates to ensure that your responses are 100%confidential, as well as to be sure that the data is properly col-lected and reported. After the close of the campaign, ForestCity receives reports directly from CEL & Associates andbegins analyzing the data. The reports are also shared withour Air Force/Navy Partners.

What if I don’t want to complete the survey? – CEL &Associates will send two reminder email notices to Residentswho have received the survey, but have not yet completed it.Of course, participation is not required, but we do hope thatyou will take 5 minutes and give us your feedback. This ishow we hear from our customers and then take measures toimprove in areas where we can. It is also important for ourForest City Teams to hear when they are doing a great job, andwhat they are doing that pleases you. All feedback is vital.

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By Maj. Wayne Capps315th AIrlift Wing Public Affairs

Due to the government shutdown,Col. James Fontanella, 315th AirliftWing commander, cancelled the wing'smonthly Unit Training Assembly, ordrill weekend, for all Air ForceReservists assigned to the unit at JointBase Charleston - Air Base.

The cancellation affects more than1,400 reservists scheduled to conducttraining this weekend.

The wing will continue its wartimetaskings and activities that were grantedexception under the Pay Our Military Act.

Due to the training cancellation, near-ly 450 local hotel rooms were cancelledfor a loss of more than $66,000 in localhotel revenue.

The drill weekend was previouslyscheduled for Oct. 5-6, 2013 and was

rescheduled to Oct. 19-20.Be sure to follow the 315th Airlift

Wing on Facebook at www.facebook.com/315AW and on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/315AW for updates.

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By Terri Moon CronAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – It's never too soon to startsavinge for retirement, Barbara Thompson, thedirector of the Defense Department's office offamily policy/children and youth advised serv-ice members Oct. 15, 2013.

Enlistees as young as 18 might not be think-ing about saving for retirement or the impor-tance of their Thrift Savings Plan, but that'swhen they should, because retirement creeps up quickly, Thompson said.

"The vast majority of service members don't go the full 20 years for military retirement, sothey need to, from the very beginning, think about their futures," she said. "When [servicemembers] get out of the military, they will have something to show in a retirement plan they'vehad all along while serving."

Sometimes "you have to start small, because that's what you can afford, but the goal is tobuild up, so you're saving more and more every year," Thompson said.

The Thrift Savings Plan, Thompson said,offers two types of approaches: one that is tax-deferred until age 59-and-a-half when taxes onthat money will be paid; and the Roth ThriftSavings Plan, in which taxes are paid up front.

"It's an individual decision based on [ser-vice members'] circumstances, and I wouldhighly suggest they utilize the financialresources that DOD provides," Thompsonsaid.

Saving for retirement is not only aboutfinancial readiness, it's also critical for servicemembers' financial well-being, she said. AndDOD offers numerous resources to help withretirement account guidance, Thompsonadded. Military OneSource has financialcounselors who are available by phone, online or in person, she said. Its online calculationsalso show service members how their savings will develop over time.

Military installations offer personal financial managers at base family centers, Thompsonadded. The counselors are certified in financial counseling and can help families decide whichof the two plans best meet their needs.

Banks and credit unions also offer financial education, and the Thrift Savings Plan websiteoffers a wealth of information as well, Thompson said.

Regardless of the Thrift Savings Plan service members and families choose, they shouldperiodically revisit their retirement accounts and stay informed by researching financial mat-ters, Thompson said.

"It's not now, it's the future you need to be thinking of," she said. "We're seeing a trend inthe United States [in which] people are reaching retirement age and they're realizing they maynot have enough [money] as they get into their 80s and 90s. You want to make sure all thoseyears are covered so you don't become a burden to your children or to society."

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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – "It doesn't look good"are four words no one ever wants to hear from a doctor.

For Col. David Barnes, 618th Air and Space OperationsCenter (Tanker Airlift Control Center) senior director of oper-ations, those words began a journey from cancer to passing aphysical fitness test.

Just two months after arriving at Scott Air Force Base fromGermany, the colonel went to the doctor for what he thoughtwas hypertension. After running some blood tests, the doctornoticed his creatinine (kidney enzyme) levels were slightly ele-vated, which led to an ultrasound. That same day, Sept. 4, 2012,Barnes learned he had a mass the size of a fist on his kidney.

"Thanks for ordering the blood work, Dr. Sajid, now howdo I get it out of me?" was the colonel's first reaction.

Jenny Juenger, 375th Flight Medicine nurse, called fivedifferent hospitals to see which of them would remove themass on his kidney. She found a kidney specialist, a generalsurgeon and an oncologist located at Siteman Cancer Centerat Barnes-Jewish Hospital (no relation to Colonel Barnes) inSt. Louis.

Less than two weeks later and many "what if's", Barnes'kidney was removed and it was confirmed he had cancer.

Barnes' wife of 23 years, Kelly, his daughter and his AirForce family at work and at the 375th Medical Group werecrucial to his recovery.

Barnes' co-workers also helped by providing meals, per-forming chores around the house and mowing their lawn.

"Everyone kept telling me to keep moving," said Barnes,who hails from Jacksonville, Fla. "So Kelly and I would walkfirst 100 yards, then we worked our way a bit further by walk-ing to the stop sign in front of our house, eventually 10 min-utes led to an hour and now we continue to walk because ithas strengthened our marriage."

Juenger explainedmovement is so importantis because it prevents clot-ting, a common complica-tion following surgery.

The Barnes family alsocredits the power of prayeras a key factor in hisrecovery.

Barnes also praises theTricare health care system.While some might find thesystem tricky, Barnesfound it beneficial.

Although cancer freenow, Barnes tells peoplehe is "beating" cancerbecause he knows it's a on-going process. One of thefirst challenges in gettingback to "fighting shape"was to pass the Air Forcephysical fitness test. Twomonths after kidney sur-gery, Barnes was due forhis test. Despite not needing to take the waist measurementtest following an abdominal surgery, he opted to take it andpassed.

Six months later, Barnes was again faced with accomplish-ing his next PT test.

"He called me to inform me he was about to do his PT test,so I asked him if he needed a profile to get him through it,"said Juenger, a native of Visalia, Calif. "He said, 'No, I'mgoing to do it on my own.'"

Barnes did more than complete his PT test, he earned a 91percent, placing him in the top 10 percent of all Airmen when

it comes to PT test scores.One of the final stops on Barnes' journey was his "note to

normal" - a waiver to remain on flight status he signed June13.

In addition to Barnes' fitness regime, he and his lone kid-ney are on a modified diet while continuing to be monitoredby doctors.

"I'm still trying to figure out what the new normal is," saidBarnes. "While a cancer diagnosis may initially come as ashock, it is not necessarily a death sentence and this experi-ence has taught me that I always have a Wingman."

The flipside of an Airman’s unexpected journey with cancer

Col. David Barnes, 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center) seniordirector of operations, signs his waiver to remain on flight status with the support of his wife, Kelly.The waiver signified Barnes' "note to normal" after his diagnosis with cancer.

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By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peggy TrujilloDefense Media Activity - Navy

WASHINGTON – The Secretary of the Navy has announced a new Department of theNavy sexual assault survey for 2013, which started Oct. 15, and can be taken online via anydevice that can access the internet.

The Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, whichanswers directly to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, created the survey to assess theDepartment's progress, and learn what more Sailors and Marines think should be done to fightsexual assault.

"We can't help them if we don't know what the issues are, and we don't know if our trainingis working," said Jill Loftus, director of DoN SAPRO. "If they think our training is horrible, thenwe'd like to know that, so that we can switch gears. We'd also like to know if they think that it isworthwhile and if they're learning stuff because then we can continue in that vein."

From previous surveys, DoN SAPRO has learned that the majority of sexual assaults in theNavy and Marine Corps happen to 18 - 24 year-olds in social settings involving alcohol, andthat the assaults usually occur at A-schools right after boot camp, or at the first duty station.

"We've used that information to set up pilot programs," said Loftus. "Our Great Lakesexperiment that we've been very successful with came from information we learned from oursurveys."

The experiment targeted Training Support Center Great Lakes, mainly the Sailors who haverecently graduated boot camp. The program brought together the Naval Criminal InvestigativeService (NCIS), local hotels, commanding officers, and others to put an end to the risky situ-ations Sailors may encounter.

The program also incorporated bystander intervention training, "No Zebras, No Excuses"training, Sex Signals training, a large group presentation on sexual assault and two small-grouppresentations with discussion groups.

Referring to Great Lakes, Loftus said, "Using anonymous surveys, we have seen a 60 per-cent reduction in sexual assaults over the past 34 months."

This year's survey incorporates questions from previous surveys, Department of Defensesurveys and academic surveys. Pulling from the surveys and lessons learned, DoN SAPROmade the survey more concise to pinpoint the information they're trying to find, while takingless time from Sailors and Marines.

"The 10-minute survey that's online focuses directly on the issues surrounding sexualassault, and addresses issues such as perceptions, attitudes of Sailors and Marines about theissue of sexual assault," said Cmdr. David McKay, a research psychologist at DoN SAPRO."We're also interested in understanding reporting behaviors and attitudes about reporting.

"Sexual assault is one of the top priorities of the Secretary, and should be a top priority forall Sailors and Marines, to try to figure out how to combat sexual assault. The survey is impor-tant because it does a couple things. One, it helps us gauge progress on the different interven-tions we're implementing. Secondly, it provides an opportunity for Sailors and Marines tospeak directly to the Secretary about their experiences about sexual assault."

The 21st Century Sailor and Marine Office (N-17) lists combating sexual assault as one ofits main priorities. Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck, the director of N-17, spends time with Sailors toget feedback.

"When I visit with Sailors, I am constantly asked - 'what else can I do to make a difference?'Besides looking out for your shipmates and actively intervening when necessary, surveys likethis are your chance to do something, to make your voice heard," Buck said.

Although the survey is a chance for Sailors and Marines to be heard, it is completely anony-mous. No one will get a reminder to complete the survey because no one is tracking the indi-viduals who take the survey.

"We won't know if you haven't filled out the survey," said Loftus. "There's no fingerprint.There's no electronic tag to our survey. It can be taken from a smart phone; it can be taken froma tablet; it can be taken at the Apple store; it can be taken at your desktop or at home. We haveno idea who you are and so you won't get that email reminding you to take it."

Loftus said that some of the initiatives that Mabus has instituted, based on previous surveyresults, included doubling the number of sexual assault investigators at NCIS, increasing thenumber of sexual assault response coordinators, 66 full-time victim advocates that are civil-ians trained as counselors, who will help victim support. The JAG is also instituting a victim'slegal counsel who will help victims through the process and the Navy is deploying civilian

resiliency counselors, who are also certified SARCs, on every big deck. "I think that the Navy and the Marine Corps are really spending the resources and putting

the attention on prevention, victim care and support," said Loftus. "We think that if Sailors andMarines are honest and forthright in taking this survey, and we get enough of them, that we'llbe able to show the nation and other service people that we're really taking this seriously, thatwe care, and that we don't want victims. We want to prevent sexual assault. This is a way forevery member of the service to help us do that."

The survey is available at www.donsapro.navy.mil/donsas.html. The password for all military participants is 2013Survey and the survey will be available

through Jan. 6, 2014.

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against three strains of flu - two strains of influenza A,

which usually causes more cases and more severe illness,and one of influenza B, which is less common but also cir-culates in multiple forms. The new vaccines include protec-tion against a second strain of influenza B, which expertsexpect will prevent the vast majority of type B infections.The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by

influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs.People suffering from the flu often have a fever, cough, sorethroat, stuffy nose, body aches, headaches and fatigue.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), the flu virus spreads from person to person and canbe more serious for young children, older adults, pregnantwomen and people with medical conditions. It can causemild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.TRICARE covers both the flu shot and flu mist.

Beneficiaries may be able get their flu vaccine, at no cost,from a military treatment facility, hospital or from a pharma-cist at one of the 45,000 network pharmacies that administervaccines to TRICARE beneficiaries. Find a participating

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NoticesVA Appointments Available (Every Thursday) - Attendees

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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 system called Military Home

Front that provides up-to-date information on most military duty sta-tions and communities - plus we can provide additional informationand personalized service).

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

Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755) unlessotherwise specified. To register for a class or event, please call 764-7480.

October 22/ Basic resume writing. Come to this workshop on Oct. 22, 10-

11:30 a.m., and learn the basics of writing a resume and cover letterto make the right first impression!

/ Make it a Smooth Move. Attend this workshop on Oct. 24, 9a.m. - 12 p.m., and learn from the experts how to ease through yournext permanent change of station. Be part of this workshop to makeyour upcoming move the smoothest move ever!

October 25/ Halloween Festival. Bring the kids for a night of frightful fam-

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

Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. Formore information, or to register for a class or event, please call963-4406.

October 18/ Troops to Teachers. On Oct. 18, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., a

counselor will help eligible veterans & spouses learn what it takes totransition into a teaching career.

/ VA Benefits Briefing. On Oct. 18 or 25, from 8 a.m. – 3:00

p.m., learn about all your VA benefits in this briefing! If you areexempt from the TAP GPS Workshop, you will need this!

/ VA Workshop for Disability Compensation Claims. At thisworkshop on Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., a VA rep will cover thedisability claims process and provide individual assistance from12:30-2:30 pm. Members must sign-up at the JB Charleston ABFamily Practice Clinic NLT than Monday prior to the workshop.

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October 22Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Fundamentals. Whether military of

DoD civilian, join us on Oct. 22, 12:00 – 1 p.m. to learn the basics,purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account, strategies and more.

October 24/ Deployed Spouse appreciation Dinner. On Oct. 24, from 6 p.m.

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October 25/ VA Benefits Briefing. On Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., learn

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the TAP GPS Workshop, you will need this! / Youth Programs Monster Mash. Friday Oct. 25, from 7-9 p.m.

Join Youth Programs on the Air Base at the parking lot for our firstannual spooktacular Trunk or Treat event. Admission is free to allfamily members.

/ Trunk or Treaters Wanted. Trunk or Treaters are needed forYouth Programs first annual Trunk or Treat event to take place dur-ing our hugely successful Monster Mash scheduled for Friday, Oct.25! Your haunted duty will be to provide a decorated trunk and handout candy to to our little ghouls and family members.

October 29/ Why You Should Invest. On Oct. 29, 12-1 p.m., learn terms,

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October 30/ Smooth Move Workshop. Learn from experts how to PCS

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October 30/ Key Spouse Orientation Training. This training is for newly

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1. Reverberation5. Sonny’s ex wife9. Drives elephant

11. High-spirited tomboy13. Plans15. Gather materials together16. Brew17. Discovery child star19. Stalk of a moss capsule21. Capital of Yemen22. Local area network23. Belgrade River25. Straight or bobby26. Tennis player rank28. Helped (archaic)30. Lounges32. Dove sounds34. Int’l relief organization35. Planted crops37. Gobblers39. Animal companions40. Firth of Clyde city & river42. Korean writer Mogeum44. 007’s creator Flemming

45. Ursine animal47. Voyage49. Pageant title54. A woman’s undergarment55. A treeless grassy plain56. Anarchic58. Gun dog59. Coat of wool60. These (old English)61. Somalian shilling

CLUES DOWN1. Birds of prey2. Fastest land animal3. Judge’s moniker (abbr.)4. Part of Uttar Pradesh5. Italian crooner Perry6. Syringe7. Articles fit to eat8. Replace spent bullets9. International metal polish

10. New Mexico artist town11. Elf (Brit.)12. Glowing gas element14. Break suddenly

15. Blue colored18. Br. children’s author Blyton20. Limicoline bird24. Burn plants26. Gulf of, Aegean Sea inlet27. Clysters29. Leguminous fruit31. Large tub33. Member of U.S. Navy35. Having physical sensation36. Colors clothes38. Plural of 33 down39. Grouped by twos41. Fence bar43. Cherry brandy44. Pixies46. Canadian flyers48. Emit coherent radiation50. Lot51. Area units52. Russian space station53. Tools for holes57. 5th sign of the zodiac

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