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By Terrence Larimer, managerJoint Base Charleston Natural Resources

Following a year of record rainfall it may seem odd to be con-cerned about wildland fire but proactive wildfire prevention is amajor emphasis of the JB CharlestonWildland Fire Management Program. Thefront line of the plan's defense is the pre-scribed fire program. The plan's primarygoal is to prevent and minimize wildfire byreducing fuel loads in the 12,000 acres ofmanaged forest land on JB Charleston.

For over 30 years, prescribed fire hasbeen employed on base to reduce the possi-bility of a serious wildfire. Conducted bytrained fire mangers, prescribed fire is thecontrolled application of fire to woodlands under specified environ-mental conditions, following appropriate precautionary measures.This controlled application confines the fire to a predetermined areaand accomplishes planned land management objectives.

The JB Charleston prescribed fire season generally begins inDecember and runs thru June depending on weather conditions.All prescribed fires in S.C. are monitored by the S.C. ForestryCommission. Before these fires are started, a notification numbermust be issued by the commission from their fire control head-quarters. Fire weather information, necessary to plan and con-duct prescribed fires, is updated daily on the commis-sion's web site. Weather conditions most important toprescribed burns include wind speed and direction, rel-ative humidity, ambient temperature, fuel moisture anda number of smoke dispersal factors...ventilation rate,mixing height and transport wind direction. Theweather dependent nature of control burning meansfire managers cannot issue a burning schedule.Weather predictions change daily and the final decisionto conduct a burn is made early in the morning on theactual day of the burn.

The key to prescribed burning is control...controlachieved by carefully choosing the time and conditionsunder which the burn is conducted. Uncontrolled wildfirecan be one of nature's most destructive forces destroyingtimber, burning homes, killing wildlife and causinghuman deaths. Properly conducted, controlled burns donot kill trees that have grown beyond the seedling stage.The fire burns along the forest floor with flames rarely ris-ing higher than three to five feet from the ground.

The many benefits of prescribed fire make it a desir-able and economically sound practice in southernforests. As previously mentioned, it reduces the accu-mulation of leaf litter, pine needles and dead sticks,thus reducing the danger of catastrophic wildfires. Ithelps prepare woodland sites for a new generation ofpine trees for planting or natural regeneration. It

improves wildlife habitat by increasing the quantity and qualityof leafy browse food while creating openings and avenues forfeeding, travel and escape. Additionally, it reduces understoryscrub hardwoods in areas managed for pine timber by killingunwanted hardwood seedlings. Finally, periodic low intensity fires

enhance forest appearanceand improve access for hunt-ing and other recreationalactivities opening the forestsup to outdoor enthusiasts.

Of course prescribed firesdo potentially have a down-side. They contribute to atemporary lowering of airquality, although to a muchlesser degree than wildfires.

This lowered air quality is especially troublesome to people withbreathing difficulties or other respiratory related problems.Choosing the optimum weather conditions and timing for pre-scribed burning helps minimize these smoke issues.

Base Natural Resources personnel supported by the Air Forces'Wildland Fire Center personnel annually prescribe burn three to fivethousand acres of woodlands. If you are concerned about a wood'sfire, controlled burning activity on JB Charleston can be confirmedby calling BDOC at 794-7555. For additional information on con-trolled burning call the base Natural Resources Office at 794-7951.

Wildland Fire Prevention on JB Charleston

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U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jared TrimarchiA UH-60 Black Hawk from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade takes off, Dec. 28, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Weapons Station. More than 20 helicopters returned to the U.S. from variousUnited States European Command bases via cargo ship. The 841st Transportation Battalion from Joint Base Charleston unloaded the helicopters and the 3rd CAB flew the aircraft back totheir home station, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.

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Team Charleston,Each January, we honor The Commissioned

Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, whichhas served our nation's public health in variouscapacities for more than 200 years.

Congress originally created the Corps to pro-vide health services for Sailors returning fromduty abroad, as well as to serve immigrants enter-ing our country. Since then, its mission hasexpanded greatly. New services include regulat-ing food and drugs, preventing diseases, andresponding to natural and manmade disasters. Wehave all benefitted in some way from their care.

One of the earliest Commissioned Corps hos-pitals was established here in Charleston, and theCorps continues to maintain a presence in GooseCreek. On behalf of all us at Joint BaseCharleston, I want to thank these teammates ofours in government uniformed service for 200years of excellence in public health.

V/R,Rob Lyman, Colonel, USAF

Commander, Joint Base Charleston

Commissioned Corps honoredfor 200 years of service

Joint Base Charleston supports Black Hawk return

C-130s from theCharleston Air ForceBase fly over theCharleston peninsulain the early 1960’s.Only a few years later,they were replaced by the C-141. The nextyear, on January 8,1966, the 437thMilitary Airlift Wingtook over asCharleston AFB’s hostunit. When placedunder the newlyformed Air MobilityCommand in 1992, theunit became the 437th Airlift Wing. A year later, on July14, 1993, the first C-17was delivered to the437th AW. See morehistory on Pages 6 & 7.

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Green Dot to roll out across the Air ForceFrom Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Airmen will take the first step of a five-year strate-gy to decrease interpersonal violence across the service in January when1,500 Airman implementers attend one of 22 GreenDot prep sessions worldwide.

The Air Force contracted the non-profit GreenDot organization to provide these violence preven-tion tools to the total Air Force over the next threeyears.

“As a service, our number one priority has and will continue to beresponse. However, in order to stop violence before it occurs we must ded-icate time to prevention,” said Chief Master Sgt. Melanie Noel, the AirForce Sexual Assault Prevention and Response senior enlisted advisor.“Helping our Airmen understand what they can do to prevent violence andhow they can do it is the first step.”

Green Dot prepares organizations to implement a strategy of violenceprevention that reduces power-based interpersonal violence, whichincludes not only sexual violence, but also domestic violence, dating vio-lence, stalking, child abuse, elder abuse, and bullying.

“Green Dot is the Air Force’s first step in arming Airmen for violenceprevention using an evidence based public health model,” said Dr. AndraTharp, the Air Force’s highly qualified prevention expert. “Although thatsounds complicated, really what it means is that we know Airmen are a

vital part of the solution and we will use methods like this that have beensubjected to rigorous scientific testing and were proven to be effective inreducing violence.”

Reflective of Green Dot’s wider scope, command-designated Airmen ateach installation will conduct 50-minute long sessionsacross the Air Force. Installation leadership will alsohave oversight of Green Dot through the CommunityAction Information Board and Integrated DeliverySystem, and track completion through the AdvancedDistributed Learning System.

“It’s on all of us to take responsibility to prevent interpersonal violencein our Air Force,” said Air Force CAIB chair, Brig. Gen. Lenny Richoux.“There are more good Airmen out there who want to take care of theirwingman than there are predators seeking to inflict acts of violence insideour family, and I have confidence our Airmen won’t let me or each otherstand-alone against this criminal behavior.”

The 1,500 Airman implementers will complete training by March 2016.They will return to their units to train peer leader Airmen at each base fol-lowed by training for all Airmen.

“Taking care of one another requires an integrated approach using theexpertise of the medical community, sexual assault prevention and theProfession of Arms Center of Excellence,” Richoux said. “Old-school ana-log leadership from commanders and supervisors and between Airmen isthe key to our success.”

NHCC and CBOC celebrate five year anniversaryBy Capt. Elizabeth MaleyCommander, Naval Health Clinic Charleston

On Nov. 10, we celebrated the 5th Anniversary of the grandopening of Naval Health Clinic Charleston and the CharlestonVeterans Administration's Goose Creek Community BasedOutpatient Clinic.

November 10, 2010, marked a major milestone in the his-tory of federal healthcare in Charleston. What was once just avision on paper became a reality, as Naval HospitalCharleston and the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans AffairsMedical Center combined forces to bring patient-centeredhealth care to service members, family members and veteransof the Charleston community. This major restructuring, in onelocation, at the Captain John G. Feder Joint Ambulatory CareClinic, on the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Stationstrengthened the partnership between the Department ofDefense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. What was once a stand-alonehospital became an integrated health system with improved access to the safestand highest quality health care services.

During the next five years, health care providers of the joint VA-DoD facil-ity set standards making it a model of its kind for the military and the nation.

On a daily basis, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs staff workedside-by-side to deliver services in radiology, cardiology, physical therapy,pharmacy, laboratory and preventive medicine.

As our beneficiary population has grown, our dedicated staff remainedcommitted to delivering the safest and highest quality of care.

I often wonder, when Navy and VA senior leadership cut the ribbon cele-brating the grand opening of this 188,000 square foot clinic five years ago,could they have known that NHCC and the Goose Creek CBOC would beknown as a model for other joint VA-DoD ventures to emulate?

When we moved in, we didn't just get a new building. Many innovationsand improvements to care followed including a drive through pharmacy pickup window. The high-definition magnetic resonance imaging unit, purchasedby an initial VA-DoD Joint Incentive Fund, has produced a phenomenal returnon investment. By sharing it, both agencies have combined cost savings with

better access for our patients. Veterans and service mem-bers alike are able to get their labs drawn and x-rays takenin the combined facility.

As recently as the past six months, we expanded thePhysical Therapy clinic to improve access for much-neededphysical therapy care for veterans, service members andtheir dependents. The Physical Therapy clinic facilitatescontinuity of care for our patients, while allowing us tomore efficiently manage our valuable health care resources.

Our accomplishments speak for themselves. BothNHCC and the CBOC have continued to maintain JointCommission Accreditation status. NHCC's medical home-port has maintained National Committee for QualityAssurance Level 3 recognition since 2012. Our laboratoryconsistently earns College of American Pathologistsaccreditation. The NHCC Wellness team achieved the GoldStar level of the Navy Surgeon General's Blue-H Health

and Wellness Award in 2015 and, with our Lowcountry Federal HealthcareAlliance partners; we won the Federal Employee of the Year Team Award2014.

However, even with these indicators of success, the real measure ultimatelyis our patients' well-being. Currently, NHCC is at a 93% customer satisfactionrating. Every day, I read the comments our patients provide, commending ourstaff and reaffirming their choice to get their medical care here.

My colleagues in Navy medicine and in military treatment facilities aroundthe country, often ask, how is your clinic so successful? The answer is team-work. We are bound together by our deep commitment and our pursuit ofexcellence in providing healthcare. We are one of only a few joint facilities inexistence with a mature sustainable resource sharing framework. Our patientsnot only reap the benefits of our sharing of resources and technology, but also,in the experience and knowledge of our joint professional and support staff.

The past five years have laid the ground work for future growth and expan-sion for this facility. We look forward to building upon our accomplishments.I'm confident when future staff members and patients celebrate the 25thanniversary in 2035, they'll look back at the history we're creating today andrecognize this was the clinic that revolutionized the federal healthcare model.

Capt. Elizabeth MaleyCommander, Naval Health Clinic Charleston

Staying safe, remaining vigilantBy Capt. David Liapis92nd Air Refueling Wing, Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Ifyou've been watching the news lately, you'veundoubtedly seen the tragic results of terrorism inParis and other parts of the world; and you mayhave even heard about threats in the U.S.

Should all of this concern us? Sure, to an extent.While running around scared there's a terrorist hid-ing behind every door or shrub is obviouslyextreme and unhealthy, being cognizant of our sur-roundings and knowing how and what to report isa good approach.

Maj. Gen. Wayne Schatz, Air MobilityCommand vice commander said in a recent letter,"Our best defense has been and remains eachAirman's awareness, personal security measures,and suspicious activity reporting."

You don't have to be an Air Force Office ofSpecial Investigations agent or Anti-terrorism offi-cer to be able to sense when something's just notright, but you can, and should, certainly get in con-tact with either of those individuals, local lawenforcement or Security Forces if something doesmake your "spidy senses" tingle.

Here are some other tips you should consider.They're pretty common-sense and most are likelynothing you haven't heard before, but it's alwaysgood to be reminded; and, you might just readsomething new.

- Be aware of your surroundings and those

around you.• Report unusual and/or suspicious activities, on

or off-base, to the appropriate authorities and/orEagle Eyes.

• Be cognizant that large crowds and/or specialevents may be attractive targets. Holiday events havebeen targeted in the past and personnel should be par-ticularly aware during the current Holiday season.

• Remain alert while driving for possible sur-veillance. Always leave room between you and thepreceding vehicle to maneuver if necessary.

• Stay informed of current events and opensource news reports of potential threats

- When it comes to Social Media, think beforeyou post.

• Always assume everyone in the world will beable to see what you are posting, or tweeting, evenif the site limits your posts to your friends and fam-ily.

• Limit who can view your social media sites;but do not trust these settings as absolute.

• Avoid posting your home or work address andphone numbers; and any government or militaryaffiliation.

• Avoid providing detailed accounts of your day(e.g., when you leave for or return from work).

• Never allow applications to geo-locate yourlocation.

- Physical/Home Security Precautions. Whilemost of these measures are primarily gearedtoward home burglaries, when implemented thesesame measures can help prevent an individual

from conducting anattack while you oryour family mem-bers are home.

• Always lockdoors, windows andgarages, even whenyou're home.

• Make surehome entrances are well-lighted, and minimize bush-es where intruders can hide before their ambush.

• Use the peephole before opening the door toanyone. Don't use the chain latch to open the doorpart-way.

• Don't open the door to solicitors or strangers.• Install solid-core doors, heavy-duty locks and

window security systems.• Establish a safe haven.• Hold a family meeting to work out home secu-

rity plans.The base and higher headquarters are constantly

reviewing our security posture to ensure appropriatepreventative measures are in place. While there areno specific, credible threats at this time, "anincreased or more predictable threat of terrorist activ-ity exists." This is why we're in Force ProtectionCondition BRAVO and why this entire commentaryis being written. If the threat conditions change,you'll be notified by your chain of command.

The bottom line is this: stay safe and remain vig-ilant. Your best defenses against becoming a victimof an attack are your eyes and ears.

From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Editor's Note: The below article outlines necessary information andresources on Unmanned Aerial Systems, such as drones or remote pilot-ed aircraft, and the current policies in place by the Federal AviationAuthority. Anyone who owns or is looking to own one of these devicesshould be very familiar with FAA policies and restrictions before oper-ating. Additionally, base personnel and their families should be awarethat local policy for Joint Base Charleston is currently being developedand once finalized it may provide additional restrictions on use. Oncefinalized, this policy will be publicized.

Much news has been broadcast lately regarding Unmanned AircraftSystems (UAS) (i.e. drones) and flights within restricted airspaceincluding landing on the White House lawn. Recently, HeadquartersAir Force issued policy guidance clarifying when instances of unau-thorized UAS operations on DOD facilities must be reported viaOperational Reporting-3 channels.

Due to obvious OPSEC concerns, any military member whoobserves a UAS positioned to provide observation of military opera-tions (Alert taxi drill, MTS refueling, etc.) must report this activity toSecurity Forces at 963-3600. Once notified by Security Forces, com-manders will then report via OPREP-3 channels.

This guidance isn't meant to curtail hobbyist flight of model air-craft on JB Charleston except in circumstances that could create anoperational risk to an ongoing military operation. When flown withinfive miles of an airport, the Federal Aviation Administration requires

the operator of the model aircraft to provide the airport operator or the airportair traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport)with prior notice of the operation.

Model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within fivemiles of an airport should establish a mutually agreed upon operating proce-dure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower, accord-ing to a recent FAA Advisory Circular. Additionally, recreational flights can-not fly higher than 400 ft. and must remain in line of sight.

Personnel are encouraged you to view and share the following brochure titled,"Know Before You Fly": http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/KBYF_Brochure_WEB.pdf.

"Know Before You Fly," is an educational campaign that providesprospective unmanned aircraft users with the information and guidanceneeded to fly safely and responsibly. This guidance was released in coordi-nation with the FAA and industry partners and offers a series of tips for recre-ational flyers.

Users should be aware the FAA released a requirement to register UASbeginning December 21, 2015. If you own a drone, it must be register withthe FAA's UAS registry. Federal law requires unmanned aircraft registrationand users are subject to civil and criminal penalties if they do not register(http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration).

There are multiple outlets in the Lowcountry for military members to flyUAS without placing military operations at risk. Members are encouragedto visit the Academy of Model Aircraft website at www.modelaircraft.org tofind local clubs and www.knowbeforeyoufly.org for further information.

Additionally, the FAA offers a wealth of information on tips, rules andrestrictions at the following website: https://www.faa.gov/uas/. Also the FAAprovides Operating Standards for model aircraft through the following circu-

lar: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.infor-mation/documentID/1028086.

The Air Force also recently published an article about this topic and outlines tips andresources to educated users before flying their UAS: http://www.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/tabid/271/Article/630940/tommy-got-a-toy-drone-for-christmas-whats-next.aspx

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Happy New Year!

From Naval Health Clinic Charleston Public Affairs

It’s 2016 – a new year and the perfect time to start fresh for anew you.

Aim for one small change – whether it’s eating healthier, exer-cising more, getting better sleep, or quitting smoking. NavalHealth Clinic Charleston has tools to help.

“We offer the latest technology and research-based techniquesfor improving and maintaining physical and emotional health,”said Tammy Gray, nurse educator and director of NHCC’s HealthPromotion and Wellness Program. “Lifestyle changes don’t haveto be large to be effective. Small changes, over time, can have abig impact.”

Here are some tips for a healthier you in 2016:1. Make healthy food choices. “Emphasize fruits, vegetables and whole grains,” said Linda

Washington, NHCC nutritionist. “Stay within daily calorie needsand drink at least eight glasses of water daily.

2. Be active for at least two and a half hours each week. “Physical activity helps improve overall health and fitness and

reduces risk for many chronic diseases,” Washington said. 3. Be smoke-free. “Quitting smoking can improve your health right away,” said

Gray, who also teaches NHCC’s tobacco cessation classes.“After you quit, your body begins to heal within 20 minutes, andthe nicotine leaves your body within three days.”

4. Get enough sleep. “It’s a necessity, not a luxury,” Gray said.

According to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, adults need sevento eight hours of sleep every night; teensneed nine to 10 hours; and school-agedchildren need at least 10 hours.

The NHCC’s Wellness Clinic, locatednext to Physical Therapy, offers a variety oftools and classes for individuals and groupsto improve the health of active duty,retirees, and family members.

A great way to lose weight and keep itoff, is to participate in the ShipShape pro-gram, an eight-week course offered to alladult TRICARE beneficiaries that teachesparticipants techniques for healthy eating,goal setting, dealing with emotional andsocial situations, problem-solving, andlong-term behavior change.

People dealing with medical conditions,such as high blood pressure, high choles-terol, or pre-diabetes, can take an hour-long“Healthy Heart” class, for better control ofthose conditions.

For more information about availableWellness classes, visit http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/chas/pati-entinformation/Pages/WellnessCalendar.aspx/

To get started, stop by NHCC’s Wellness Clinic or call 843-794-6910. Always consult with your primary care manager

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Naval Health Clinic Charleston has tools to help you keep your resolutions

Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Borges, a hospital corpsman serving at Naval HealthClinic Charleston, does pushups in the NHCC physical therapy clinic as he begins thenew year with healthy lifestyle habits. NHCC offers many health and wellness class-es and resources to help service members, family members and veterans keep theirfitness resolutions.

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Davis stayed with the man as he lay in the aisle for another 15minutes. When the man was fully coherent, Davis helped himreturn to his seat. Davis placed an ice pack on his neck, againstthe pillow, and requested that a flight attendant bring cool dampcloths to place on the man’s forehead. Davis also asked for theman to be given orange juice in case his blood sugar was low.

Davis used a blood pressure cuff to check the man’s bloodpressure and vitals. His blood pressure and pulse were nowwithin normal range. Davis sat across from the man and mon-itored his vitals for another 20 minutes, before returning to hisseat, about seven rows away.

One of the passengers, who had been sitting next to Davis,moved to the window seat to allow Davis to sit in the aisleseat, where he continued to look back to check on the manevery 20 to 30 minutes. The men exchanged thumbs up to sig-nify that the he was okay.

During the ordeal, the flight attendants communicated withmedical crews on the ground.

The couple had been traveling to Charleston for a wedding.The wife was panicked during the ordeal, gripping Davis’shoulder the entire time.

“I was glad I knew exactly what to do, that I was able tokeep calm and that I was able to keep everyone else calm,”

Davis said. “My training took over. I justacted.”

While Davis was helping the man, a flightattendant handed him a Good Samaritan cer-tificate, a $200 voucher toward a futureflight. The man thanked Davis when he sawhim at the baggage claim.

Naval Health Clinic CharlestonCommand Master Chief Robert Miley saidhe is proud by Davis’ display of heroismand poise during the incident.

"He's an awesome Sailor,” Miley said.“I'm not surprised at all that he was able torise to the occasion and perform the waythat he did."

Davis, who said he always carries hisBasic Life Suport card in his wallet, saidhe was confident during the situationbecause of his training and because of hisexperience responding to medical emer-gencies while working at Naval HealthClinic Charleston.

“I know what to do,” said Davis.“Corpsmen rise to the occasion. We don’tpanic. We just act.”

Davis has been in the Navy for seven anda half years, three and a half of which havebeen at NHCC. It’s been a busy few months for Davis; he wasrecently named NHCC’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter, and on

Dec. 11 he reenlisted aboard the USS Yorktown, located atPatriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant.

JB Charleston Sailor hailed as hero for helping unconscious man on flight

Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Davis, right, a hospital corpsman serving at NavalHealth Clinic Charleston, receives a Certificate of Reenlistment from Cdr. RichardGraham, director for NHCC's Clinical Support Services and department head ofNHCC's laboratory, during Davis's reenlistment ceremony Dec. 11 aboard the USSYorktown, located at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant.


By Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark SimonNaval Health Clinic Charleston

A Joint Base Charleston Sailor is being honoredfor saving the life of a choking baby Halloween night.

Seaman Colby Johnson, a general hospital corps-man serving at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, wasvolunteering on “Pumpkin Patrol” with his wife andtwo Airmen in a housing area at Joint BaseCharleston – Naval Weapons Station, when two par-ents ran out of their home screaming their baby hadstopped breathing.

Johnson, 19, who works in Pediatrics at NHCC,was the only medical staff member at the event andquickly took control of the situation.

"I felt the infant trying to breathe," Johnson said."Respiratory problems are always serious, so I knewI had just a few seconds to come up with a good planand every second mattered."

Johnson relied on his Basic Life Savers trainingand immediately began the pediatric Heimlichmaneuver, which included five back slaps, followedby five abdominal thrusts, for several cycles.

"As I performed the Heimlich maneuver, I wouldhear small cries," Johnson said. "So I kept repeating

the cycles until I heard the infant burst into an all-outcry, then I knew the airway had been cleared."

Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after andadministered oxygen until emergency medical techni-cians arrived.

Johnson credits the two Airmen he patrolled withfor calming nearby residents, and his wife, HeatherJohnson, for reassuring the parents their baby was ingood hands.

“Colby works in the medical field for pediatrics,”Heather said. “That’s why I volunteered us forPumpkin Patrol, so he could help a child in the caseof a medical emergency.”

“After the incident, we were all in shock, but Iwas, and still am, very proud of him,” she said.

On Dec. 4, 2015, NHCC Commanding OfficerCapt. Elizabeth Maley awarded Johnson the Navyand Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

“We have Sailors who do great things every day,”Maley said. “What Hospitalman Johnson did wasextraordinary. His focus and determination saved thelife of a child. He embodies the Navy’s core values ofhonor, commitment and courage. We are incrediblyproud of his heroism.”

Naval Health Clinic Charleston Sailor honored for saving baby

Seaman Colby Johnson, a general hospital corpsman serving at Naval HealthClinic Charleston, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement fromNHCC Commanding Officer Capt. Elizabeth Maley Dec. 4 at the clinic.Johnson was honored for saving the life of a baby who lost consciousnesswhile choking Halloween night at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station.

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By Lt. Col. Brad Brainard628th Security Forces Squadron commander

Responding to recent inquiries concerning off installationcriminal activities, JB Charleston Security Forces and AirForce Office of Special Investigations invited local policeagency experts to team up for a discussion on crime in thelocal area and what military members should know to preventbecoming a victim.

Representatives from North Charleston Police Department,Charleston County Sheriff and Berkley County Sheriff'soffice met with Security Forces leaders to discuss local crimetrends and awareness in the Lowcountry.

North Charleston Police Deputy Chief David Cheatle report-ed local police agencies provide daily crime data and mappinginformation, listing violent crimes, arsons, burglaries, larcenies,robberies, motor vehicle thefts and other crimes involvingdrugs and weapons to the Regional Analysis & InformationData Sharing (RAIDS) website. This free website providesusers up-to-date data on criminal activity in the local area andis available to the public at www.raidsonline.com.

Cheatle said users can simply click various dots on the mapto get location and basic information on crimes which haveoccurred down to the neighborhood street-level. RAIDSallows the police and the community to be engaged in keepingan eye on their neighborhoods and by raising awareness to thepossibility of future crime.

How did neighborhoods near Joint Base Charleston com-pare to the rest of the state and country? Reviewing local andcounty crime statistics, the team noted criminal activity in theCharleston area, following nation-wide trends, has beendecreasing. The Security Forces also reviewed the FBI crimestatistics, which confirmed local property crimes and most

violent crime in areas near the base have dropped over thepast few years. However, the team noted there are "pockets"of high crime areas related to drug and gang activities that JBCharleston members should avoid.

By using RAIDS, members can easily review maps beforedeciding where to live, commute or visit. Overall, CharlestonCounty has 14% more property crime than South Carolinaand 10% more personal crime. Berkeley County has 14% lessproperty crime than South Carolina and 26% less personalcrime than the state average.

The overarching objective of the meeting was to accuratelycompare, assess and report crime and risks to the JBCharleston community. A review of the annual statistics onspecific crimes indexed in the annual Uniform Crime Reportsby the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) found the nationsaw a drop in overall violent crime by 1.6 percent between2013 and 2014. The 2014 violent crime rate was 366 incidentsper 100,000 inhabitants and the U.S. property crime rate was2,596 per 100,000 -- a five percent decrease when comparedwith the 2013 rate. Vermont had the lowest violent crime ratein the United States with about 99 offenses per 100,000 inhab-itants. District of Columbia had the highest violent crime ratewith 1244 offenses per 100,000 inhabitants. South Carolinahad a violent crime rate of 498 offenses and a property crimerate of 3460 per 100,000 inhabitants.

A commonly held misconception is that areas near militaryinstallations are plagued by crime due to proximity to high traf-fic, industrial parks, pawn shops and payday loan brokers.Likewise, some real estate websites and demographic data web-sites offer personalized ratings on crime statistics gleaned fromFBI data on areas near bases and industrial areas which can bemisleading due to data limitations, bias or inaccuracy. Notably,the American Society of Criminology disapproves commercial

crime rating programs as "an irresponsible misuse" of crimedata and the FBI has previously issued statements on its websitecriticizing such use of its statistics. Additionally, several aca-demic studies report that military neighborhoods as a wholetend to be safer than most other communities.

The team agreed that statistics alone are not an absolute measureof risk and crime is often location- and activity-dependent. Theteam agreed that success in fighting crime and raising awareness isachieved by understanding where crimes may occur and quicklyreporting suspicious activities to police. The ever-present smartphone gives bystanders a powerful tool to report, snap a photoand/or quickly call 9-1-1 if they see something out of the ordinary.

Although the intent was to discuss criminal activity nearareas of the Joint Base, an added benefit of the meeting wasto discuss the unique issues that necessitate collaborativeagreements between military and civilian agencies to protectpeople and resources.

All agreed that future meetings will strengthen the collec-tive ability of military members and communities to be saferplaces to live, work and raise families.

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437 AW Commander Reflects on Wing’s 50 Years in CharlestonFifty years ago, on Jan. 8, 1966, the 437th Airlift Wing began its presence in Charleston, SC. In the ensuing half-century, the U.S. would be involved all over the globe, and

the Airmen from the 437 AW often played a part – a role that continues today. In honor of this historic occasion for the airlift wing, its present commander, Col. Johnny Lamontagne, agreed to share some thoughts.

Q1) How does it feel to command the 437th Airlift Wing during this important milestone in its history?A1) If I could only use one word it would be “Lucky.” Commanding this wing is a very humbling experience each and every day. It’s also a lot of fun to work with such a

great military and civilian team in an amazing community.

Q2) Throughout its history, the 437 AW has seen numerous people and airframes come and go. Are there any constants that unite the wing? A2) Three words: Rapid Global Mobility. This means moving people and cargo where they’re needed most, when they’re needed most—from paratroopers to armored vehicles

to medical supplies. We’ve done this from Vietnam to Grenada, Panama, Desert Shield/Storm, the Balkans, Somalia, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom orour current operations around the world. We’ve played a big part in the rapid global mobility enterprise since we arrived in Charleston in 1966, regardless of what airplane wewere flying…C-124, C-130, C-141, C-5 or the C-17. I suspect that our leadership in the Rapid Global Mobility enterprise will remain a constant over the next 50 years as well.

Q3) You’ve commanded the 437 AW for the last 19 months. During that time, has there been a particular mission that personally convicted you about the importance of the wing’smobility mission to national defense?

A3) It’s tough to pick out one mission in particular, so I think I would highlight the diversity of what we do…from the challenging airland combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq; to theairdrop training we conduct with the 82d Airborne; to the occasional airdrop missions in Iraq and Syria; or the special ops community that we support. I’m also very proud of our ability tomove from one challenging mission to another very quickly, whether that’s training with the 82d Airborne Division at Pope or executing combat missions deep in Afghanistan or Iraq.

1960's:13 February 1968

Operation Bonny Jack

President Lyndon B. Johnsonvisited Pope AFB, N.C. toinitiate Operation BonnyJack, the no-notice combatairlift of the 82d AirborneDivision to Vietnam. The 12-day operation was an out-standing success, finishing23.5 hours ahead of sched-ule. The C-141 Starlifter fromthe 437th Military Airlift Wingand other C-133 aircraft flew161 missions, airlifted 3,719troops and 2,273.3 tons ofcargo and established a99 percent on-load reliabilityrate.Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian

1990's14 July 1993

First C-17"Spirit of Charleston"

Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik,437th Airlift Wing commander,

addresses a crowd of distinguished guests at a

ceremony honoring the arrivalof the first U.S. Air Force C-17Globemaster III cargo plane to

Charleston Air Force Base,June 14, 1993. The wing

continued receiving C-17sover the next 20 years

and now shares the title of the largest C-17 fleet in

the Air Force.

2000's26 March 2003

Operation Iraqi Freedom

A crew chief marshals a 437 AW C-17 during a sand storm at Baghdad International Airport during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in 2003. In support of OIF, 15 C-17As from the 437th and 62ndAWs took off from Aviano AB, Italy, and airdropped 1,000 "Sky Soldiers". At a staging base in Europe, C-17s from McChord AFB and Charleston AFB line the pad in preparation for airdrop andairland missions to Iraq. On the first night, they dropped 20 members of the 86th Expeditionary Contingency Response Group along with more than a thousand paratroopers ("Sky Soldiers")from the 173d Airborne Brigade. This marked the first C-17 combat insertion of paratroopers. On subsequent nights, they delivered more than a million pounds of personnel and cargo.

Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian




437 AW Commander Reflects on Wing’s 50 Years in CharlestonQ4) If you could look into the future, where would you hope to see the 437 AW, operationally, in another 50 years?A4) Continue to move the rapid global mobility mission set forward. If you think about it, we are truly powered by Airmen and fueled by innovation. Our Air Force has

come a long way, both in terms of the technology we use and the tactics, techniques, and procedures we refine over time to expand our capabilities. None of that greatness hap-pens without our Airmen and civilians and their ability to develop and improve on our capabilities.

Q5) Let’s turn our focus from operations to the community. What is the significance of this milestone from our perspective as Lowcountry neighbors? A5) Since we arrived here in Charleston in 1966, we have received tremendous support from the community. If the next 50 years are half as successful as the past, then we

will be in great shape. It’s no surprise that many of our military members and DoD civilians retire in this community when they finish their careers. That’s been happening forfifty years and I suspect it will continue for another half-century as well.

Q6) In light of that, would you like to say anything to the community? A6) This time I’ll use two words…”Thank you” for your support of our military members, civilians, and their families. Just about everyone on our team absolutely loves it

here, and many of us return a couple of times over during our careers. It is a very special place for a lot of us. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and for your tremendoussupport over the last 50 years!

Q7) Finally, the 437th AW wouldn’t exist without the Airmen, Civilians and Contractors who comprise it. Do you have any parting words for them?A7) You are very good at what you do--the best I’ve ever seen. Thank you for the outstanding work you do every day, and please let us know how we can make the job easier or improve

the quality of life in the 437th Airlift Wing. This wing’s excellence preceded my arrival, and I am confident it will continue long after I’m gone. I am truly honored to serve in this wing along-side you.

2010's18 December 2013

"Spirit of Charleston" Logs 20,000 Hours

Water hoses welcome the "Spirit of Charleston" C-17 Globemaster III as it taxis in after successfully logging more than 20,000 flight hours Dec. 18, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - AirBase, S.C. The Spirit of Charleston was the first C-17 in the U.S. Air Force's inventory and has flown missions throughout the world for more than two decades.


By Stan Gohl437th Airlift Wing historian

On 8 January 2016, the 437th Airlift Wing celebrates its 50thAnniversary in the Lowcountry. Back on January 8, 1966, theMilitary Airlift Command, the predecessor to Air MobilityCommand, made the decision to transfer the 437th MilitaryAirlift Wing from Chicago O’Hare International Airport toCharleston Air Force Base. It had been located in Chicagosince the end of World War II as a traditional reserve wing. Themove was not about moving Airmen and equipment it wasabout the transfer of the flag. In the Air Force, a unit (wing,group or squadron) is a living entity and the flag or guidon isthe symbol depicting the Air Force unit. The host wing forCharleston AFB, 1608th Troop Carrier Wing, was inactivatedthe same day. The final commander for the 1608th TCW, Brig.Gen. Howard E. Kreidler, officially furled the 1608th TCWflag and then unfurled the 437’s flag symbolizing the officialtransfer of the 437th MAW from Chicago to Charleston AFB.All units previously assigned to the 1608th TCW were nowassigned to the 437th MAW.

The mission of the 437th is rather unique in the realm of mil-itary operations. The yellow Charleston tail flash of the 437thbrings fear to our enemies, because they know that we deliverammunition, artillery and combat soldiers. Even more unset-tling to our enemies is the fact that we can deliver all of that

combat capability from above, never coming into range or viewof our enemy on the ground. As impressive as our capability tobring fear to our enemies, it is our ability to bring hope andcompassion to the masses that sets us apart from other militaryunits. We deliver food and water to the hungry, shelter to thehomeless, search and rescue as well as medical care to the dev-astated and evacuate the sick and wounded. We are truly thewings of hope.

The hope and compassion delivered by 437th extendsbeyond mankind. In 1998, we delivered Keiko the killer whalein the back of a C-17 from Oregon to Iceland. That effortinspired the movie “Free Willy.” In 2001, we delivered 10cheetahs and their handlers to McGuire AFB, N.J. The cheetahswere a gift to the American people from the President ofNamibian, Sam Nujoma.

The 437th not only accomplishes the mission, they set thestandard. In 1970, we were the first wing to fly the C-5 Galaxyand three years later, in 1973, we airdropped Joyce Kutsch andRita Johnson; the first two female paratroopers in the Army. In1975 we provided the first C-141A to be stretched and desig-nated the C-141B and four years later we were the first wing toreceive the new C-141Bs. In 1982, the 437th set a new bench-mark by fielding the first all-female air and ground crew inMilitary Airlift Command. In 1991, the 437th landed the firstaircraft in Saudi Arabia to support Operations DESERTSHIELD. Not long after, in 1993, we were the first wing to fly

the C-17; setting and broking dozens of airlift records. Then in1996, Captain Celeste Sanders, became the first woman in AirMobility Command to qualify and serve as a crewmember onSpecial Operation Low Level II combat missions.

The 437th is also inextricably tied to historical events. Afterthe Jonestown Massacre of 1978 the 437th transported the 913remains from Guyana back to America. In 1983 when terror-ists attacked to US Marine’s barracks in Lebanon, killing 241Marines, the 437th provided one of the first aircraft to delivermedical and airlift support. In the aftermath of the 1986 SpaceShuttle Challenger disaster, the 437th airlifted wreckage recov-ered at sea to Patrick AFB, Fla. and transported the remains ofthe seven Challenger astronauts from the Kennedy SpaceCenter to Dover AFB, DE. Challenger Flight CommanderFrancis R. (Dick) Scobee, had been a C-5 pilot assigned to the3rd Military Airlift Squadron in Charleston. In 1987, the 437thsupported Pope John Paul II’s 10-day visit to the United States.In 2003, a 437th crew, transported U.S. Army Pfc. JessicaLynch and 50 other wounded soldiers from Germany toAndrews AFB. Lynch had been captured by Iraqi forces onMarch 23, 2003 in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah.

These are just some of the amazing accomplishments of the437th over the last 50 years. We should be proud of our uniqueability to deliver fear to our enemies while bringing hope andcompassion to our fellow man. Finally we must never forgetthe many who gave all to accomplish that mission.

A brief history of the 437th in Charleston

1970'sNovember 1973

Operation Nickel Grass

Operation Nickel Grass was theUS response to the arming ofArab nations by the SovietUnion after Syria and Egyptattacked Israeli outposts in theGolan Heights and SinaiPeninsula. During the opera-tion, aircraft from the US sup-plied Israel with military equip-ment to include missiles andammunition. Crews from the437th Military Airlift Wing flew122 Nickel Grass missions fromCharleston AFB with 113 termi-nating at Tel Aviv, flying over5,000 hours and delivering over3,000 tons of equipment.

1980's10 February 1982

20th Military Airlift Squadronand Dolphins

The 20th Military Airlift Squadronairlifted a Risso Dolphin named“Mom," from Boston to Kaneohe,Hawaii. The dolphin wasassigned to the U.S. Navy’sunderwater security and testprogram that utilized speciallytrained dolphins. According toMajor Frank Metzger, the crewhad to keep the temperature inthe cargo compartment so low,that the dolphin's spray wouldfreeze on the floor. The cold tem-peratures supposedly preventedundue psychological harm to thedolphin during the flight.Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian Courtesy photo / 437 AW Historian


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Involuntary Administrative DischargesThe below Airmen of Joint Base

Charleston were involuntarily discharged forconduct that demonstrated a lack of potentialfor further service. Members dischargedfrom their current enlistment with a less thanfully Honorable service characterization arenot entitled to receive educational benefitsunder the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post9/11 GI Bill. The three types of service char-acterizations that can be received upon dis-charge are: Honorable, Under HonorableConditions (General), and Under Other ThanHonorable Conditions (UOTHC). AnHonorable service characterization means themember has generally met the Air Force stan-dards of acceptable conduct and performanceof duty. Each member should strive to meetand exceed the standards of acceptable per-formance and conduct in order to receive anHonorable discharge. An Under HonorableConditions (General) service characterizationis warranted when significant negativeaspects of an Airman's conduct or perform-ance of duty outweigh positive aspects of theAirman's military record. The least favorableinvoluntary administrative discharge is anUnder Other Than Honorable Conditions(UOTHC) service characterization. A dis-charge with a UOTHC service characteriza-tion reflects that a member's personal conductfell significantly below acceptable militarystandards. Members receiving a service char-acterization of less than an Honorable dis-

charge may find their veteran's benefitsdenied either in whole or in part and may facesubstantial prejudice when applying for civil-ian employment.

15 AS - An Airman Basic was involuntari-ly discharged for Drug Abuse after being con-victed at a court-martial for using cocaine andmarijuana. The member received an UnderHonorable Conditions (General) service char-acterization which deprives the member ofsubstantially all service connected benefitssuch as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post9/11 GI Bill.

628 LRS - An Airman Basic who agreed toplead guilty at court-martial, and to provideinformation and testify against other suspect-ed drug offenders was involuntarily dis-charged for Drug Abuse after being convictedof wrongfully using cocaine. The memberreceived an Under Honorable Conditions(General) service characterization whichdeprives the member of substantially all serv-ice connected benefits such as theMontgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GIBill.

628 AMDS - An Airman Basic was invol-untarily discharged for Minor DisciplinaryInfractions after being convicted of assaultand battery at a court-martial, and had previ-ously received an Article 15, a Letter ofReprimand and two Letters of Counseling fordereliction of duty and unauthorizedabsences. The member received an UnderHonorable Conditions (General) service char-acterization which deprives the member ofsubstantially all service connected benefits

such as the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post9/11 GI Bill.

628 LRS - An Airman First Class wasinvoluntarily discharged for Drug Abuse dueto wrongfully using cocaine after agreeing toprovide information and testify against othersuspected drug offenders. The memberreceived an Under Other Than HonorableConditions (UOTHC) discharge. A UOTHCdischarge is the least favorable administrativecharacterization of service which will likelydeprive the member of any veteran benefitsand may subject the member to substantialprejudice by future employers.

437 AMXS - An Airman who had previ-ously been administratively demoted andreceived several counseling and reprimandswas involuntarily discharged for Failure tothe Meet Minimum Fitness Standards afterfailing four fitness assessments within 24months. The member was unable to showsignificant improvement despite a mandatoryconditioning period and did not have anymedical conditions precluding the achieve-ment of a passing score in non-exempt por-tions of the assessment. The memberreceived an Honorable service characteriza-tion.

Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s)The below Airmen of Joint Base

Charleston were offered and accepted nonju-dicial punishment (NJP) pursuant to Article15 of the UCMJ in the month of October.Airmen offered NJP by their commander mayeither accept the NJP, and be judged by theircommander as to their guilt or innocence aswell as the appropriate punishment, ordecline the NJP and demand a trial by courtmartial. The punishments that can be imposedas a part of NJP depend on the rank of theaccused airman and the commander who willimpose punishment, but can be as much as areduction in rank to E1, 30 days correctionalcustody, forfeiture of ½ of one month's payper month for 2 months, 60 days restriction,45 days extra duties, and a reprimand.

628 MDSS - An Airman First Classreceived a nonjudicial punishment for viola-tion of Article 134, underage drinking; andArticle 134, previous overindulgence ofintoxicating liquor, incapacitation for theproper performance of his duties.Punishment consisted of reduction to thegrade of Airman and forfeiture of $250.00

pay per month for 2 months, suspended underthe condition that he provides a briefing to theunit on the general ramifications of underagedrinking, and a reprimand.

437 MXS - An Airman First Class receiveda nonjudicial punishment for violation ofArticle 134, drunk and disorderly; Article128, assault; and Article 95, resist beingapprehended. Punishment consisted ofreduction to the grade of Airman, reduction toAirman Basic, suspended, restriction toCharleston Air Force Base for 30 days, and areprimand.

14 AS - A Senior Airman received a nonju-dicial punishment for violation of Article 134,drunk and disorderly; two specifications ofArticle 128, assault; and two specifications ofArticle 107, false official statement.Punishment consisted of reduction to thegrade of Airman First Class, suspended, for-feiture of $500.00 pay per months for twomonths, and a reprimand.

Courts-MartialAirmen of Joint Base Charleston who are

convicted at a special or general court martialare considered to have a federal conviction.Sentences at a special court-martial can be upto one year in jail, a Bad Conduct Discharge(or a dismissal for Officers), reduction ingrade to E-1 for enlisted members, and forfei-ture of 2/3rds pay per month for 12 months.Sentences at a general court-martial varywidely according to the charged crimes. Ageneral court-martial, if the accused is con-victed of the appropriate crime, can sentencea member to the maximum punishmentauthorized by the UCMJ based on the crimefor which the member was convicted, up toand including life in prison, or even death, ifauthorized for that offense.

628 LRS - A Staff Sergeant was tried by aspecial court-martial for violating Article112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice(UCMJ). The member was charged with onespecification of wrongful use of cocaine, onespecification of wrongful use of marijuana,and one specification of wrongful distributionof marijuana. The member was found guiltyby a military judge and convicted of violationof Article 112a, UCMJ. Punishmentadjudged at the court-martial was reduction tothe rank of Airman Basic, to be confined for14 days, and a Bad Conduct Discharge fromthe Air Force.


JB Charleston welcomesnewest chief master sergeant

Col. John Lamontagne, 437 Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. KristopherBerg, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Master Sgt. Bryan Whitley, 437Aerial Port Squadron, on his selection to chief master sergeant Dec. 17, 2015 atRookies Sports Bar in the Joint Base Charleston Club.

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

Joint Base Charleston Justice Files - December 2015


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

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

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

January 8 & 29/ VA Disability Claims Workshop: Jan. 8 and 29 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process.Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must signan authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s

Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Mondayprior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

January 9/ Key Spouse Orientation Training: Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This training is for all newly appointed Key Spouses. January 11-15/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: Jan. 11-15

from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This mandated 5-day workshop preparesservice members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcometo attend all sessions on a space-available-basis.

January 12/ Troops to Teachers: Jan. 12 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Receive coun-

seling and assistance to help eligible veterans and their spouses tran-sition into a new teaching career.

January 13/ Ready, Set, Parent: Jan. 13 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. This course pro-

vides useful tips for expectant parents, while helping them to under-stand the importance of budgeting for their new addition.Additionally, parents receive a FREE bundle for each expectedbaby!

/ Educational Opportunities Counseling: Jan. 13 from 1 - 4 p.m.Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with an expert who will help youreach your educational goals.

January 14/ Break The Cycle Of Living Pay-Check-To-Pay-Check: Jan. 14

from 8 - 10 a.m. Do you find yourself waiting anxiously to get paidbecause you've run out of money too soon? Learn how to break thecycle and live beyond next paycheck.

January 19/ My New Space: Jan. 19 3 - 4:30 a.m. This mandatory workshop

is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that address-es tips for financial success.

January 20/ Ten Steps To Financial Stability & Success: Jan. 20 from 8 -

9:30 a.m. It takes more than just paying bills to be financially stable.Understand what it takes to become stable & successful financially.

/ Spouse Introduction To JB Charleston: Jan. 20 from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introduction to JBCharleston for military spouses who have recently moved here. Meetother spouses, connect, learn about bases resources, and learn whereto shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!

/ MANDATORY Preseparation Briefing: Jan. 6 and 20 from12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Retiring service members can receive pre-separa-tion counseling up to 24 months prior to DOS. And a separating serv-ice member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 monthsprior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to making you“career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counseling isrequired prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.

January 21-22/ Career Technical Training Track: Jan. 21-22 from 8 a.m. - 4

p.m. A workshop designed to define technical career goals, identifyrequired credentials and training opportunities and more.

January 21-22/ Engineer of the Year Nominations: The Charleston Engineers Joint

Council is accepting nominations for its 2016 Engineer of the YearAward submitted by Friday, 22 Jan 2016 through any of its memberorganizations in the Greater Charleston, S.C. metropolitan area. Theaward recognizes the professional and civic contributions by individualsin the practice of engineering or engineering related science and technol-ogy fields. For more details and nomination package information pleasevisit the CEJC website (www.charlestonejc.org) and contact a membersociety representative or Dick Tiano, CEJC Chair, (843) 760-3333. Thewinner will be announced at the annual CEJC Engineers Week Banqueton Tuesday, 16 Feb 2016 at The Citadel, Holliday Alumni Hall.

January 26/ Ditch Debt & Start Saving: Jan. 26 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Do you

wish you could save? Are you tired of borrowing money? Learn howto get out of debt and start saving.

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.

January 11/ Home Buying: Jan. 11 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Learn the process

of buying property. January 11 & 19/ VA Disability Claim Workshop: Jan. 11 & 19 from 8 a.m. - 1

p.m. This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 8 - 9:30a.m., the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to par-ticipants. From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. a Medical Records Review/turn-inwill take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions orthe session most relevant to their current situation.

January 13/ Military Spouse 101: Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Orientation

for new military spouses. Information will focus on military culture,living a mobile lifestyle, deployment, financial, military and commu-nity support resources & the essential Checklist for a MilitarySpouse. Learn how to have a successful transition into the militarylifestyle!

/ Holiday Hangover – Get Your Budget Back! Webinar: Jan. 13from 11:30 - noon. Quick tips to help your get your budget back intoshape…And stay in shape!

January 19/ Your New Wheels: Jan. 19 from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Learn how to

determine what you can afford, plan for the various expenditures ofa car, and learn to get the best deal on the purchase.

January 19-21/ Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): Jan. 19-21 from 8:30

a.m. - 4 p.m. These hour-long classes are designed to help job-seek-ers improve their employability in today's challenging job market.Classes range from Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search,Applications & Cover Letters, and Resume Writing to NavigatingUSA Jobs! Register for the classes that you need.

January 20/ Financial Harmony On The Homefront Webinar: Jan. 20 from

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Quick tips to help your get your budget back intoshape…And stay in shape!

January 21/ Smooth Move: Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. - noon. Relocating soon?

If so, learn from the experts on how to PCS smoothly to your newlocation. You do not need orders to attend.

January 29/ 5 Steps To True Time Management: Jan. 29 from 10:30 a.m. -

noon. Can anyone really manage time? Learn 5 easy steps to man-age yourself within the time you have, and get more done than youthought you could.

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