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Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Anthony HyattJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Joint Base Charleston - Air Base andWeapons Station Honor Guards teamed up toform a Joint Service Color Guard and presentedthe Colors for a crowd of nearly 74,000 fans dur-ing the Carolina Panthers - Denver Broncosfootball game Nov. 11, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C.

The Joint Service Color Guard participated inthe event as a Veterans Day tribute and part ofthe Panther's annual Military Appreciation Day.

Maj. Erin Karl, 916th Air Refueling WingPublic Affairs Officer, Seymour Johnson AirForce Base, N.C., sang the National Anthem atthe game.

"This was an important event to display thehonor and professionalism we have here at JointBase Charleston in support of our great nationand all of its military veterans, past and present,"

said Chief Petty Officer Eric Combs, JBCharleston - Naval Support Activity GalleyLeading CPO.

"We all had a great time," said Combs. "Itwas an amazing experience to be on the fieldwith the players and an honor to present theColors as a joint team representing all branch-es of the military."

"First and most important, this detail showsrespect for veterans from all services," saidTech. Sgt. John Hassell, 628th Force SupportSquadron, JB Charleston Honor Guard noncom-missioned officer in charge. "Secondly, itreminds everyone the military still fights andprotects our country together, regardless ofwhich branch they belong to."

During the pregame ceremony, the stadiumcrowd held a moment of silence for Prisoners ofWar and those missing in action, and recognizedveterans by hosting an on-field Oath of

Enlistment ceremony for local military membersincluding a live video stream of troops inAfghanistan who were re-enlisting into theirrespective services. The ceremony was led byBrig. Gen. Thomas Gorry, U.S. Marine CorpsInstallation East commander.

A four-aircraft flyover was also conductedby the Louisiana Air National Guard 159thFighter Wing.

The National Football League is honoringveterans and active duty members of the militarywith its annual Salute to Service campaign. Forevery point scored during the NFL's 32 designat-ed Salute to Service games, the league willdonate $100 to each of its three core military,non-profit partners - Pat Tillman Foundation,United Service Organization and the WoundedWarrior Project.

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The Joint Base Charleston’s Joint Service Honor Guard prepares to present the Colors before the Carolina Panthers - Denver Broncos football game Nov. 11, 2012, at Bank of AmericaStadium, Charlotte, N.C. The Honor Guard was invited to present the Colors for the Panther’s annual Military Appreciation Day. The Carolina Panthers also hosted active duty and retiredmembers of the military in recognition of Veterans Day. More than 74,000 fans were in attendance for the game. See more photos on Page 11.

Veterans Day

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Joint Base Charleston's Joint Service HonorGuard presents the Colors at Panthers game

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Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center programs continu-ously strive to provide the highest quality childcare for children. The pro-gram's mission is to assist military and Department of Defense civilianfamilies in balancing the competing demands of family life and theaccomplishment of the military mission.

The CDCs offer full-time weekly and hourly drop-in care for childrensix-weeks through five-years old, Monday through Friday, for full-timeworking parents of active duty and DOD civilians. The centers providenutritious meals and snacks for all children in attendance at no additionalcharge to parents.

The curriculum is designed to support each child's developmental con-tinuum where learning is progressive and individualized. Classroom envi-ronments are carefully planned to allow children to learn through activethinking, socializing with their peers and hands-on experiences. Staffssupport children as they gain competence in problem-solving strategies,understand concepts and relationships and develop a sense of positiveself-worth.

Parents interested in enrolling their child are encouraged to call 963-4366 at the Air Base or 764-7408 at the Weapons Station for more infor-mation.

The Family Child Care Program provides a nurturing home environ-ment for children two weeks through 12 years of age by offering parentsan alternative to center-based care, as well as assisting parents working

unconventional hours with their child care needs.Far from a simple babysitting service, FCC providers must meet strin-

gent Air Force/DOD requirements to include undergoing a comprehensivebackground check and completing an orientation program prior to licens-ing. Additionally, within the first 18 months of licensing, providers mustcomplete 15 Air Force Training Modules equating to approximately 60hours of training. A minimum of 24 hours training on topics such as childabuse prevention, appropriate guidance, child development and infantsafe-sleep practices is also required annually.

"We take the health and well-being of the children enrolled in our pro-grams very seriously," said Sherian Vickers, 628th Force Support

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Children play at the Child Development Center playground, Nov. 14, 2012, atJoint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The CDCs offer full-time weekly andhourly drop-in care for children six weeks through five years old, Mondaythrough Friday, for full-time working parents of active duty and DOD civilians.

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Commentary by Captain Mary Kim Kenney-Gutshall Naval Health Clinic Charleston commanding officer

Last week, I was very humbled at the invitationto be the Grand Marshal for the 2012 VeteransDay Parade hosted by the Ralph H. JohnsonVeterans Affairs Medical Center in Charleston.

The Department of Defense and VA are work-ing very hard to ensure lasting healthcare in aseamless manner from the beginning of our activecareer and throughout our career as veterans.

As I sat trying to think of what I would talkabout during my obligatory speech before theparade kicked off, I thought of a poem thatabsolutely moves me every time I hear it or readit. It truly paints a picture of the reason why wedecided, and continue to wear the cloth of thisgreat nation. It was written in 1970 by an Armyveteran, Charles M. Province, about a Soldier;however, the message applies to all members ofthe armed forces, past, present and future. It istitled, "It is the Soldier."

In this eloquent poem, Province says, "It is theSoldier, not the minister, who has given us free-dom of religion. It is the Soldier, not the reporter,who has given us freedom of the press. It is the

Soldier, not the campus organizer, who has givenus freedom to protest. It is the Soldier, not thelawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. Itis the Soldier, not the politician, who has given usthe right to vote."

And in his final verse Province wrote, "It is theSoldier, who salutes the flag, serves beneath theflag and whose coffin is draped by the flag, whoallows the protester to burn the flag."

Province's powerful words are true. It is eachand every one of you that protects and preservesliberty and freedom for this great country.

I would also add that a veteran is the anony-

mous hero in the Tomb of the Unknowns,whose presence at Arlington NationalCemetery must forever preserve the memoryof all the other anonymous heroes whosevalor died unrecognized with them on thebattlefield or in the ocean's sunless deep.

He is the old man bagging groceries at thesupermarket - palsied now and aggravatinglyslow - who helped liberate a Nazi death camp,and who wishes all day long his wife were stillalive to hold him when the nightmares come.He is an ordinary and yet an extraordinaryhuman being - a person who offered some ofhis life's most vital years in the service of hiscountry, and who sacrificed his ambitions so

others would not have to sacrifice theirs. You are all guardians and serve as a sword

against the darkness, and you are nothing morethan the finest, greatest testimony on behalf of thefinest, greatest nation ever known.

The official Veterans Day recognition was lastweek, but I recognize each of you daily. I am hon-ored to stand alongside you and honored to callyou brothers and sisters in arms. Let us rememberto continually honor and respect those who havecome before us to defend this great nation. It isthese veterans who made our service possible.

worth repeating“The official Veterans Day

recognition was last week, butI recognize each of you daily. Iam honored to stand alongsideyou and honored to call you

brothers and sisters in arms. ”Captain Mary Kim Kenney-Gutshall

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The American Veteran

Commentary by Capt. Nicholas Mercurio1st Combat Camera Squadron

There is a preoccupation in today's Air Forcerhetoric with the word "warrior."

It begins with the Airman's Creed where, at theonset, we profess to be warrior's who haveanswered our nation's call.

From there it pervades our collective Air Forceconsciousness until we reach a state of semanticsatiation, a phenomenon wherein a word is usedso often it loses meaning.

There are cyber-warriors, intel-warriors andfinance-warriors, the liberal application of theterm stretching from aerial port to public affairsshop, from cockpit to classroom, until it becomeshopelessly contrived and utterly diluted.

Now, perhaps I am being too harsh in myappraisal. The question as to whether or not the

word "warrior" is being watered down is debat-able.

However, I would submit that the larger issuecenters on whether or not the word is even neces-sary. My point is this: Airman is enough. The termAirman carries with it enough historical heft thatit should suffice on its own.

An Airman is an innovator, prized for thinkingoutside the box, even when it is unpopular to doso. Retired Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell is theembodiment of this concept, championing airpower after the conclusion of World War I despitetrenchant skepticism and overt opposition.

An Airman constantly forges ahead, seekingnew technological advances regardless of risksand unbound by the status quo. Retired Brig. Gen.Robin Olds and his generation of jet-engine pio-neers demonstrated this quality as they flewunproven aircraft with cutting-edge technology

despite the obvious danger. An Airman is, more than anything, a profes-

sional. There is no greater example of this factthan the B-17 crews of World War II which, infull knowledge of the fact that there was a 70 per-cent chance they would be shot down, flew day-time, strategic-bombing raids into Germanybecause it was their job to do so.

Airman is a term steeped in valor. It evokes thesame feelings of bravery, ferocity, honor andexpertise one associates with the word warriorwhile also bearing with it echoes of our proudservice heritage. We must, as an Air Force,reclaim the word Airman, reinvigorate in it thesame prestige and hold it in the same regard asdid our predecessors. In doing so we will not onlyhonor our past but secure our future as the great-est Air Force the world has ever seen.

"Airman" is enough

Squadron FCC coordinator. "Providers are expected to meet high standards ofcleanliness and safety outlined in Air Force Instruction, national fire life safecodes and accreditation standards, as well as national health and safety stan-dards outlined in 'Caring for Our Children: National Health and SafetyPerformance Standards: Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs.'"

Unannounced home inspections are conducted monthly to ensure everyprovider consistently maintains these standards. In addition, homes are subjectto five unannounced inspections annually - a comprehensive fire, safety andhealth inspection, a multidisciplinary team inspection conducted by parentsand subject matter experts and a higher headquarters inspection.

Offering the same standards in safety, developmentally appropriate equip-ment and individualized attention as on-base settings, these homes are affiliat-ed with the Air Force and are required to meet all Air Force standards, as wellas state and county licensing requirements. Parents can be confident that chil-dren enrolled in a FCC home are cared for in a safe, stimulating in-home envi-ronment surrounded by developmental materials and nurturing interactionsthat help them thrive. Providers understand the stressors associated with themilitary life-style and are committed to assisting families with all of theirchild-care needs. Many providers offer evening and weekend care as well asopen their homes for children whose parents work swing or mid shifts.

The Air Force Subsidy Program was implemented as a means to reduce the

shortages of some types of care (care for infants, toddlers and children withspecial needs) and increase the availability of care for those families unable toaccess center-based programs. The program partially subsidizes the weeklychild care fee for parents using selected family child care spaces on or nearselected Air Force bases. Program participation is voluntary for FCC providersand parents and is subject to availability of funds. To be eligible, spouses mustbe a full-time student (as defined by their respective college), a full-timeemployee or a combination of part-time student/part-time employee. Parentswho enroll their child in the program are required to place their child on theCDC waiting list and acknowledge understanding their child may continue toparticipate in the program at a subsidized rate only so long as there is anotherchild on the waiting list to take their child's space. Parents offered a space inthe CDC may elect for their child to remain enrolled in FCC and pay the un-subsidized rate charged by their provider if there are no other children in theirchild's age group on the waiting list.

The Family Child Care Program is a vital link in the installation's child careprogram and is here to stay, according to Vickers.

"Our office keeps abreast of vacancies and we are available to assist parentsone-on-one with their individual child care needs," said Vickers.

For more information about the program or if you are interested in becom-ing an FCC provider, call 963-2546 for more information.

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Following the leaderCommentary by Staff Sgt. Timothy Boyer60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – It isperhaps one of the most difficult duties of anAirman, yet one which we tend not to talk aboutafter Basic Military Training or technical training.

We are taught throughout our careers how tobe effective leaders, but somewhere in the focusto become effective leaders, we lose the focus onbeing a good follower.

It is strange that being a follower tends to havea negative connotation. Without followers, manyof the things that made our country successfulwouldn't have occurred.

There were certainly civil rights leaders whopaved the way to the level of equality we enjoytoday, but without people who were willing tofollow those leaders, they would have been farless effective.

Could you imagine talking in a history classabout the One Man March that made such a hugeimpact? Hopefully the answer is no. As many areaware, it was a Million Man March and it wasbecause of those who chose to follow that it

made an impact. In the same way, having good followers is

critical to the Air Force mission. There are exam-ples of this every day at Travis.

The Airman who follows his technical order toensure the maintenance he performs meets thesafety standards necessary is one example. TheAirman who doesn't really want to be doing thejob she is in, but understands the role it plays inthe bigger picture so she shows up ready to workand do what her supervision asks without com-plaining, is another.

One of the gray areas of good followership iswhen and how to speak up when you may have adisagreement with your supervision. The methodto navigate such a challenge varies depending onpersonalities, but there are some basic ideas thatcan be helpful.

First, you have to choose your battles wisely.To do this, you must understand your part in themission. This will guide you as you determinewhether it is appropriate to make your suggestionor if it is more important to get the mission donefor that moment.

Second, it is important to remember that your

supervisor has likely been performing the jobmuch longer than you and has learned to be effi-cient based on trials and errors. Fresh ideas aregreat and should be shared, but do not be so tiedto your idea that you are closeminded to whydecisions are made. Understanding why deci-sions are made is one of the greatest ways tobuild yourself as a follower and a future leader.

Third, be selective. Retired Chief Master Sgt.Roger Buck once told me what he attributed tohis success.

"Make a habit of keeping your mouth shut,"he said. "Do this and when you have somethingto say, people will really listen."

His point is a good one. If you make a habit ofchallenging everything your leaders say or do,you will eventually be shrugged off as a nui-sance. However, by choosing your battles wisely,understanding why decisions are made and beingsilent most of the time, leadership will take youseriously when you have something to add.

It has been said, that to be a good leader, youmust first be a good follower. Practice being agood follower, so you can one day be the leaderthe Air Force needs you to be.

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Nov. 13 marksCharleston AFB’s59th anniversaryCourtesy of Joint Base Public Affairs

In March 1952, the City of Charlestonsigned a lease agreement with the U.S. AirForce for joint use of the city’s airport. For $1per year, the lease allowed the Air Force tooccupy all properties south and west of theSouthern Railways tracks, while the cityretained terminal buildings, hangars and otherbuildings along the north and east boundariesof the airport ... the old World War II portionof the field. Construction of base facilitiesbegan in May 1952.

On June 1, 1953, the base received its cur-rent name of Charleston Air Force Base andwas activated Aug. 1, 1953.

Two weeks later, on Aug. 15, 1953, thearrival of 50 C-119 Flying Boxcars effective-

ly made the base operational. Althoughnumerous construction projects were stillunderway, the 456th Troop Carrier Wing helda dedication ceremony Nov. 13, 1953, to openthe base officially.

When the Air Force submitted plans forcongressional approval in 1951 to reoccupyCharleston Airport, the request was pro-grammed for two troop carrier wings. Withthe 456th Troop Carrier Wing already inplace, advance elements of the newly activat-ed 1608th Air Transport Group, assigned toMilitary Air Transport Command (later,Military Airlift Command), first arrived inFebruary 1954, to establish operations. Onemonth later on March 4, 1954, the groupreceived its first C-54 Skymaster transport.

The Charleston Air Force Base is dedicated in a ceremony Nov. 13, 1953.Courtesy photo

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Courtesy of the 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office

The official Air Force Holiday/Winter Safety Campaignruns from Nov. 16, 2012, to Jan. 2, 2013, focusing on traveland seasonal activities commonly associated with this time ofyear.

This year, the Air Force's theme is "SAFE-n-SOUND, AllYear Round."

Are you ready? Fall has arrived marking the beginning ofthe holiday season. Holidays are a time for families andfriends to get together, relax and enjoy each other's company.During the rush of the holiday season, safety often getspushed aside. We need to remember safety is crucial duringthis time of the year, not only at work, but also during our offtime. The 628th Air Base Wing Safety Office is here to remindyou of a few things to keep in mind during the holidays.

Cooking. A lot of cooking takes place during the holidayseason; there are many opportunities for burns and scalding.Be mindful of those around you. Keep pot handles turnedaway from the front of the stove and always keep the ovendoor closed. Be especially careful with deep fat fryers andrelated stands, as they are notoriously unstable and prone togrease fires and splatter should unthawed meat be used. Theyshould be located on stable ground in an area outside of gen-eral walkways and not easily accessed by small children.

Decorations. Inspect all electric lights and decorations fordamage or wear. Cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires andloose connections may pose a fire or shock hazard. Always

unplug light strings before replacing bulbs or fuses. Be sure tocheck the rating on extension cords and do not plug in morethan the recommended wattage. Use lights and decorations inaccordance with manufacturer's instructions. Use step stoolsor ladders instead of furniture when hanging decorationsindoors. If you're planning to decorate outdoors, make surethat you use lights and decorations rated for outdoor use.Putting indoor-only products outside in the weather can resultin electric shock and fire hazards. If hanging lights outdoors,reduce the risk of electric shock by passing up metal laddersin favor of ladders made of non-conductive materials likewood or fiberglass-reinforced plastic.

Candles. Always blow out unattended candles and teachchildren to stay away from lit candles or fireplaces.

Travel Safety. Regardless of whichmeans of transportation you choose, the hol-iday season sees a significant increase in alltransportation modes and related mishaps.Vehicle mishaps are the number one killer ofour military family. Below are a few thingsto keep in mind to makes sure you arrive atyour destinations safely.

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• Plan your trip ahead of time - whether you're using a GPSsystem or a traditional map, plan your travel route in advanceand let friends and family know the route and your anticipat-ed time of arrival.

• Before starting your trip, make sure your vehicle is tunedup and in good shape for travel.

• Be flexible with you travel plans. Take plenty of breaksand do not push yourself to meet an unrealistic schedule. Stayfresh and alert when driving. If you get tired, pull off the roadinto a rest area or business and get out of the car for somefresh air.

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Civilians and veterans look skyward as a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charlestonflies over downtown Charleston, S.C, to start the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, 2012. Airmen and Sailors march during the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, 2012, in downtown

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Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hannon, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, passes out American flags tocivilians and veterans during the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, 2012, in Charleston, S.C.

Members of the Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard march in the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, 2012, in Charleston, S.C. Morethan 100 Airmen and Sailors from JB Charleston marched in the parade, which traveled through the streets of historic down-town Charleston.

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Staff Sgt. Jonathan Garrett, 628th Security Forces SquadronK-9 handler, walks with his military working dog, Chico, dur-ing the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, 2012, in Charleston, S.C.




Col. Richard McComb, Joint Base Charleston commander, passes out flags to civil-ians and veterans during the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, 2012, in Charleston, S.C.


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The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron grooms some of themost prolific C-17 maintainers and crew chiefs in the Air MobilityCommand. In an incentive to further enhance their mission effi-ciency, a pre-existing identifier, Dedicated Crew Chief, has beenbrought back to the forefront of their culture.

Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance and safety of anaircraft. They are technically proficient in most, if not all, aspectsof aircraft maintenance and work with specialized maintainers tokeep aircraft flying and mission capable. Dedicated Crew Chiefsare different because they are assigned to one particular aircraft.

“A Dedicated Crew Chief is expected to know our particular air-craft inside and out,” said Tech. Sgt. Joshua Drakos, 437th AMXScrew chief. “We know the history of the aircraft and recognize pat-terns or nuances that are much more in depth than someone notassigned to the aircraft.”

A DCC is typically a designation given to senior crew chiefs thathave seen a lot, and gained enough experience to recognize issueswhich they have solved before, and mentor other crew chiefs onsolving new issues.

Drakos has been a C-17 aircraft maintainer for 15 years. Duringthat time he has deployed to Al Udeid, Afghanistan, Iraq andTurkey. Drakos was recognized as a DCC during a ceremony June2012. He was awarded a gray flight suit and a specially designedpatch, the identifier for a DCC in the 437th AMXS.

“Every aircraft at Joint Base Charleston has a DCC assigned toit,” said Drakos. “We take a lot of pride in our aircraft. Crewchiefs get a lot of tech training. All of our crew chiefs know theseparation between a good crew chief and a great crew chief is theinitiative to get out there and learn not just your job, but the otherspecialist’s jobs on your plane. The more you know of the biggerpicture, the better you can identify what shape the plane is in. Butultimately, earning the identifier of DCC comes down to experi-ence.”

The 437th AMXS wants the DCC program to assist their currentefforts to mold future DCCs, excellent crew chiefs and maintain-ers.

“We wanted the ceremony and uniforms to revitalize the DCCprogram,” said Master Sgt. William Henke, 437th AMXS SectionChief. “We want to use the old blood to build and train the newblood.”

Identifying and empowering senior technicians came with aresponsibility that the DCCs are definitely willing to accept.

“There are great Airmen in the squadron,” said Drakos. “As annoncommissioned officer, I can look at our Airmen and trulybelieve that I am very lucky to work with these great Airmen.

“The Airmen are definitely the true backbone of this flightline.They are out here getting their hands dirty. My job now is to takeall my knowledge and pass the torch on so they may do the job andthen pass it on to following generations.”

The men and women who mainting the 437th Airlift Wing’s C-17s ensure JB Charleston’s flying mission readiness by workingtogether, to include maintenance specialists, Aircraft TerminalOperations Center personnel, and other supporters of flightlineoperations.

“It’s definitely a big team effort,” said Drakos. “It takes every-one out there, not just AMXS, to make it happen.”

437th AMXS revitalizes Dedicated Crew Chief program

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Drakos, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a preventative maintenance checkon a C-17 doorway Nov. 14, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Drakos was awarded the identifier ofDedicated Crew Chief during a ceremony in June 2012. A DCC is typically a senior-experienced crew chief who isassigned to one particular aircraft, but assists and mentors other crew chiefs on the flightline.

Tech. Sgt.JoshuaDrakos performs apreventative maintenancecheck on thelanding gearof a C-17 Nov. 14, 2012,at Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base, S.C.

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Air Force officials recently released the list of 454senior master sergeants selected for promotion tochief master sergeant. Seven senior master sergeantswere from Joint Base Charleston.

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628th Aerospace Medicine SquadronSenior Master Sgt. Jan Menard

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Members of Joint Base Charleston’s Joint Service Honor Guard present the Colors during theCarolina Panthers and Denver Broncos pre-game ceremony Nov. 11, 2012, at the Bank ofAmerica Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers hosted active duty and retiredmembers of the military in recognition of Veterans Day. See the story on Page 1.

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Joint Base Charleston's JointService Honor Guard presentsthe Colors at Panthers game

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The Joint BaseCharleston JointService Honor Guardpractices presentingthe Colors before theCarolina Panthers -Denver Broncos foot-ball game Nov. 11,2012. The HonorGuard was invited topresent the Colors for the Panther’sannual MilitaryAppreciation Day.

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Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Ashlee GallowayJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Basketball players from the University of Ohio State,Marquette University and Notre Dame visited Joint BaseCharleston to conduct a basketball clinic, coordinated by thenon-profit organization Hoops from Home and the 628thForce Support Squadron, for military children Nov. 8, 2012,at the JB Charleston - Air Base Fitness Center.

The players were in the Charleston area to participate in thesecond annual Carrier Classic Nov. 9 and were able to sched-ule the clinic between their own team practices.

"I am honored the three schools would partner with Hoopsfrom Home to provide an exceptional clinic for the childrenof JB Charleston," said Sean Franham, Hoops from Homefounder. "There is no question the student-athletes and staffswill make this an exceptional experience for these militarychildren.

Hoops from Home is a non-profit organization providingbasketball camp/clinic experience to the children of militaryfamilies ages nine to 17 across the world. It provides the chil-dren with an opportunity to work with players and coachesand highlights the benefits of team sports, physical activityand commitment. During the camps, children receive coach-ing and training from college, NBA players, and coaches.

"Being a part of something like this is really amazing," saidShelbi Honeycutt, from the women's Ohio State Buckeyesbasketball team. "It is nice knowing that this many kids careabout watching us and learning from us and what we do."

"I was so excited to come here," said Lauren Moore, grand-daughter of Vietnam veteran James Hill. "The basketballplayers are so tall! I thought they would have to duck throughthe door to come in!"

Many of the military children have grown up in one-parenthomes due to deployments. Hoops from Home is designed tohelp these children by providing role models, a person to takethe time to teach a child how to properly shoot and educatehim or her on the art of team building.

"It is really nice to have something like this for us to come

to, especially if someone has a parent deployed," said JosephChavez, son of Tech. Sgt. Lucinda Chavez from the 628thCivil Engineer Squadron. "I really enjoyed being here."

The camp began with the six to seven-foot tall basketballplayers leading the children in warm-up drills similar to thoseperformed during college basketball practices, such as thejump-stop drill, high-knees drill and sprint drills.

Following the warm-ups, participants engaged in individ-ual skill development stations designed to teach and enhancebasketball fundamentals like shooting, rebounding, passingand dribbling.

"It was really nice participating in the Hoops from Homeclinic," said Steve Taylor Jr., from Marquette University. Wedon't get to participate in something like this that often."

College teams hold youth basketball clinicat JB Charleston Hoops from Home

Basketball players from Ohio State, Notre Dame and Marquette University show military children how to properly shoot a basketduring the Hoops from Home Clinic Nov. 8, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. Hoops from Home is a non-profit organ-ization providing a basketball camp/clinic experience to children of military families across the world. It provides the children anopportunity to work with players and coaches and highlight the benefits of team sports, physical activity and commitment.

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437th Airlift WingAirmen go aboveand beyondCol. Darren Hartford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, andChief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, 437th AW commandchief (third from left), recognize a group of 20 maintain-ers from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,437th Maintenance Squadron and Boeing engineersinside a C-17, Nov. 7, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston –Air Base, S.C. Hartford congratulated several membersof the group with command coins. The maintenanceteam, led by Master Sgt. Charles Johnson of the 437thAMXS (second from left), showed outstanding dedica-tion and perseverance and spent more than 600 man-hours repairing a C-17 with an extensive history ofcargo door pressurization problems. Hartford specifical-ly addressed the group’s excellent work ethic, immacu-late attention to detail and exceptional team work withthe Boeing Company.

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You receive it on Graduation Day. But it’s never handed to you. Because when it’s a degree from Columbia College, it’s a degree that demands effort and rewards hard work. !at’s a notion our students at 18 campuses on military bases truly understand.

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Columbia College - Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station1661 Redbank Rd., Ste. 121Goose Creek

Notice/ Fleet & Family Support Center building 755,

Weapon Station, is happy to announce that we nowhave two consultants who are available for sched-uling individual appointments for member/spouseemployment assistance. Whether your needs areresume basics/review, interviewing skills/practice,or job search strategies, call F&FSC at 764-7480to schedule your one-on-one appointment.

EventsAll classes or workshops will be held at the Fleet

and Family Support Center, Bldg. 755, at Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons Station unless otherwisespecified. For more information, call 764-7480.

Nov. 16/ A Renting 101 class will be held 8:30 to 9:30

a.m. This workshop will provide complete andunbiased information so prospective militaryrenters will be confident in their decision aboutwhether to rent and be better able to negotiate thepotential financial pitfalls they may encounter dur-ing the rental process. To register, call the Fleet &Family Support Center, Joint Base Charleston -Weapons Station building 755, at 764-7480.

/ Charleston Folk welcomes all military andDepartment of Defense employees by offering free

admission to the dance on Nov. 16. Participantsshould bring their DOD identification and arriveno later than 7:30 p.m. for the walk through fornew contra dancers. The dance will feature livemusic by Contraforce and will be led by callerKeith Eustis. The dance will be held at the FelixDavis Community Center at Park Circle in NorthCharleston.

Nov. 19/ A car buying workshop will be held from 9 to

10 a.m. Participants will learn the techniques andinformation of obtaining the best deal when pur-chasing a vehicle. To register, call the Fleet andFamily Support Center, Joint Base Charleston -Weapons Station, building 755 at 843-764-7480.

November 20/ Education and scholarship opportunities

workshop will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Participants will learn how to apply for financialaid, scholarships and grants available to militaryspouses. To register, call the Fleet and FamilySupport Center, Joint Base Charleston - WeaponsStation, building 755 at 843-764-7480.

November 21/ A navigating operational stress workshop

will be held from 10 until 11:30 a.m. Participantswill learn techniques to slow down, take a deepbreath, prioritize and relax. To register, call theFleet and Family Support Center, Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons Station, building 755 at 843-764-7480.

Special Announcements/ Birthday bowling parties: Looking for some-

thing different to do for your next birthday party?Marrington Bowling Center has birthday bowlingparties that are great for kids of any age. Call thebowling center for party options and availability.

/ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, funfor baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is away to get fit while spending quality time withyour baby. With the Stroller Rollers program,you'll shape up with a power walk and bodysculpting while strolling with your baby. It's agreat chance to interact with other new moms.Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymna-sium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials areprovided. For more information, call MWRFitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067.

/ Free on-line tutoring service: Tutor.com forMilitary Families is the Defense Department's offi-cial, online, on-demand tutoring and homeworkhelp service for military members and their fami-lies. The site, http://www.tutor.com/military offersround-the-clock professional tutors who can assistwith homework, studying, test preparation, proof-reading and more. Tutor.com's network includesmore than 2,500 professional tutors who havedelivered more than six million, one-on-one tutor-ing sessions since 2001. Each tutor is certifiedthrough the site, and all sessions are recorded forquality control. The program can also be accessedthrough a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone oriPad.

/ Make your next party a movie party atCinema One: Looking for a unique idea for yournext group party? Why not make it a movie party?Cinema One offers private showings of yourfavorite feature films. Cinema One movie partiesare perfect for birthday celebrations, commandsocials, class trips, youth groups and lots more.Movie parties are free to groups of 40 or more(with concessions purchase) and are $40 to groupsof less than 40 people. Call theater manager,Teresa Stuckey, at 764-4107 for reservation infor-mation.

/ Budget for Baby: The Navy Marine CorpsRelief Society offers a basic budgeting class forexpecting mothers. Class is held every second

Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aftercompleting the class, each mom receives a Layettefilled with free baby items such as crib sheets, one-sies and a homemade blanket. Call 764-7662 orcome by 1004 Jefferson Ave., Building 717 to signup for the class.

/ Coupon Exchange: The FFSC has a couponexchange station in Building 755 and is open to allmilitary and family members. Bring in unusedcoupons between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday and help yourself to coupons foryour family. Call the FFSC at 764-7480 for moreinformation.

Meetings and Registrations/ Join the Redbank Plantation Golf

Association: The Redbank Plantation GolfAssociation invites you to become a member at acost of only $20 per year. Benefits of the GolfAssociation membership include: USGAHandicap, participation in monthly tournaments,participation in Association Club Championshipand participation in the Association Blitz.Membership is open to all military and civiliangolf patrons. For more information, contactTournament Chairman Tina Bohannon [email protected] or call the Pro Shop at 764-7802.

/ Stroller Rollers offers "Fitness for Mom, funfor baby!" Attention new mothers, now there is away to get fit while spending quality time withyour baby. With the Stroller Rollers program,you'll shape up with a power walk and bodysculpting while strolling with your baby. It's agreat chance to interact with other new moms.Classes meet at the Naval Support Activity gymna-sium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Classes are free. Materials areprovided. For more information, call MWRFitness Director Nancy Haynsworth at 764-4067.

See more briefs at www.charleston.af.mil

The Patriot • November 16, 201218 BASE BRIEFS

EventsAll classes or events will be held at the Airman

and Family Readiness Center unless otherwisespecified. For more information, call 963-4406.

Nov. 16/ A Troops to Teachers class will be held from

12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Receive counseling and assis-tance to help eligible veterans and their spousestransition into a new career.

/ Charleston Folk welcomes all military andDepartment of Defense employees by offering free

admission to the dance on Nov. 16. Participantsshould bring their DOD identification and arriveno later than 7:30 p.m. for the walk through fornew contra dancers. The dance will feature livemusic by Contraforce and will be led by callerKeith Eustis. The dance will be held at the FelixDavis Community Center at Park Circle in NorthCharleston.

Nov. 17/ A Joint Base Charleston Exceptional Family

Member Program Special Olympics Event will beheld at the JB Charleston - Air Base Fitness Centerfrom noon to 4 p.m. All EFMP families are invitedto take part in this event, as all EFMP members aregiven the opportunities to develop physical fitness,demonstrate courage, and experience joy all whilebuilding skills and making connections with otherchildren. Call 963-4411 to register for the event asa participant or volunteer.

November 21/ A Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston - Air

Base class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.This is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JBCharleston - Air Base for military spouses who

have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unitKey Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and playin the Lowcountry.

November 26/ A Making Sense of the TSP, Civilian and

Military class will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.Simplified language to help novice investorsunderstand the purpose of the TSP, whether it's agood choice, strategies to use when investing inthe TSP, and more.

November 28/ A Smooth Move class will be held from 9:30

to 11:30 a.m. Learn from experts on how to PCSsmoothly.

November 29/ A Resume II class will be held from 9 to

10:30 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. to noon; choose whichclass fits your schedule best. Receive professionalfeedback as you work on your draft resume andwalk away with a completed product!

November 30/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be

held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A VA representative willcover the VA claims and filing process. Membersmust sign-up at the Joint Base Charleston - AirBase Clinic's family practice section no later thanthe Monday prior to the workshop.

/ A Deciphering the Career-Status Bonus classwill be held from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Individuals mustselect between two retirement systems, betweentheir 14 ½ and 15-year mark. This workshopexplains the financial impact of both retirementsystems.

See more briefs at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to

[email protected]. Make the subjectline "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be

received no later than close of business theFriday prior to publication.

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MISC NOTICESCome Join the Fun at CafeMoms.com.... info,playdates & meet other Moms on the base! group

"Moms on the NWS in Charleston SC"

Military Mommies Group for JB Charleston. Visitour website for playdates and morehttp://www.meetup.com/military-moms/

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) For Moms with kids birth through kindergarten.Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at OldFort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester RD.Summerville, SC 29485. Contact Heather Hansen873-2283 for more information.

The Scottish American Military Society is in theprocess of Forming a post, we meet on the secondSaterday of each month If you are of Scottish her-tige and are active duty, retired or prior military inany branch of the military.including Coast Guard wewoul like for you to meet with us at the VFW @0900 Hrs on Bell Wright Rd off hwy 78 in N Chasgo to www.S-A-M-S.org for mor info.

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HOMES/APTS FOR RENTPRESTIGIOUS WHITEHALL SUBDIVISION

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car garage.$1300/Nov free270-8879

AUTOMOTIVE'01 Jeep Grand Cherokee, red, 165K mi, tons ofnew parts, drives but needs new transmission, savehundreds even w/ new trans. A must see $2,300obo 843-813-6692

2012 Black VW JETTA, Loaded, Leather, Sunroof,heated seats, etc 9.9k Miles. Perfect condition.Take over payments. call 693-3046

MISC ITEMS FOR SALEWasher dryer sets $250/$350, stacker wash/dryer$400; kitchen dining sets $50/$200; dressers/chestdrawers $50/$250. Call 452-2229

12” Thick Pillowtop mattress Set. Never opened,still in plastic. Must sell ASAP. Was $600, Sell $245.Call Keith, 843-375-5908.

KITCHEN CABINETSBeautiful. Never Installed.

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Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set w/ warranty.$150! King for $225. Can Deliver $150

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5 Pc Dinette $148, New in Box. Coffee & End Tables $99, All New!

Can Deliver if needed, 843-696-5212

The Patriot • November 16, 2012 19CLASSIFIEDS

Military: Want To Place A Free Ad? Go To www.CharlestonMilitary.comTO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD

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Diggle Publishing, PO Box 2016, Mt. Pleasant SC 29465Diggle Publishing accepts free three-line personal* classified ads from active duty, reserve andretired military personnel and their dependents. Each line is roughly approximately 45-55 lettersand spaces. The amount depends upon the number of capitals, punctuation, etc. Three lines is rough-ly 150-160 total letters and spaces.

One ad per military family per issue. Military may re-submit ad each week. Only personal ads qualify torun for free (ie: garage sales, home rentals, pets, autos, furniture, etc.) Business-related ads (even if ahome business) do not qualify to run for free and must be paid. (See information below.*) We DO NOTaccept “work at home” or “multi-level-marketing” ads. Ads which do not adhere to submission guidelinesmay be rejected without notice.

The Best Way To Submit A Free Classified Ad Is With Our Online Form At www.CharlestonMilitary.comWe do not take ads by phone. Please do not call us to confirm receipt of your free ad.

* Ads from non-military or business-related ads (even home businesses) cost $4 per line (45-55 letters and spaces per line). Additionallines (over the 3 free) for personal ads may be purchased for $4 per line as well. To pay for an ad or additional lines, please submityour credit card number and expiration date - as well as the name of the cardholder - with your ad via fax, email, or by phone.

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holiday portrait! All pets must be leashed or crated.

SHOP EXTENDED HOURS THIS WEEKENDFri., Nov. 23 Stores begin opening at midnight,

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Sat., Nov. 24 9 am – 9 pm

Sun., Nov. 25 11 am – 7 pm

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