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Base leadership and honorary commanders pose for a group photo in front of a C-17 Globemaster III May 5, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during an event celebrating the C-17 sur-passing the three millionth flying hour. Aircrew members from JB Charleston flew the plane here from Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The first C-17 flight was Sept. 15, 1991 and the Air Forcecurrently has 222 C-17’s in the fleet.

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

By Airman 1st Class Clayton CupitJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The C-17 Globemaster III has proved yet again that itremains the world's premier airlifter after the total C-17 fleetcelebrated the historical milestone of achieving 3,000,000 fly-ing hours on May 5, 2015.The C-17 is the only strategic airlifter in the world that has

tactical capabilities that allow it to fly between continents,land on short, austere runways and airdrop supplies preciselywhere they are needed. The C-17 fleet is in its 22nd year ofoperation since it was first delivered in June 1993.Getting to the 3,000,000th flying hour all started on

September 15, 1991 when the aircraft made its maiden flight.The C-17 passed the 1,000,000 hour mark in March 2006 andthe 2,000,000 hour mark in December 2010.A ceremony was held at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., and

Joint Base Charleston, S.C. to commemorate this milestonefor the C-17 fleet. As part of the ceremony, a combined JBCharleston aircrew and Boeing Team flew a ceremonial flightcommemorating the milestone."It is such a great privilege and an honor to be a part of the

C-17 program," said Col. Amanda Meyers, C-17 System

Program director. "In the C-17's relatively short history, it hasdone extraordinary things.The platform provides unparalleled strategic and tactical air-

lift and airdrop capability to our nation as well as eight otherpartner nations," said Meyers. "It has become the airlifter ofchoice for our Air Force. The incredible partnership betweenour active-duty, Reserve forces and National Guard make theC-17 a huge enabler for the United States of America. It notonly allows us to fight and win our nation's wars, but also toprovide humanitarian assistance at an international level."The USAF has ownership of 222 C-17s and our International

Allied Partners have 44 of these strategic airlifters. "Our partner nations also benefit greatly from the capabili-

ties that the C-17 brings to their defense organizations andnational global contributions," said Meyers.Meyers, who became the C-17 program director last sum-

mer, realizes now how much heavy lifting the C-17 does."Every time the news is on and there's a call for assistance

or unquestionable capability, the C-17 is part of the story," shesaid. "Last summer, I turned on the news to see a RoyalAustralian Air Force C-17 conducting a dignified transferafter the MH17. "Last week, I turn on the news to hear aboutthe earthquake in Nepal and see an Indian Air Force C-17 pro-

viding humanitarian help, quickly followed by C-17s from theUnited States, Canada and United Kingdom.The C-17 is where and when the nation calls, wherever that

is, to go to war or promote peace," said Meyers. "Our missionis to acquire and obtain safe, effective and unrivaled globalreach capability."Along the flight with Col. Meyers was Maj. Gen. (ret)

Robert McMahon, Boeing director of Field Operations."As many of you know, this is Boeing's 100th anniversary,

and we have challenged each employee to build somethingbetter," said McMahon. "I will tell you, that with the C-17, wehave accomplished just that. The world's premier airlifter."McMahon recognized that the success of the aircraft lies

with the people that built it, maintain it and fly it. "We and Boeing are tremendously proud of those that designed

and built this aircraft, those today that maintain and sustain thisaircraft and those the currently operate the aircraft," he said. Overtime, the world has come to see the C-17 as the vehi-

cle that carries hope and freedom."What makes [the C-17] special is each and every day, no

matter the condition, this aircraft carries something very spe-cial, and that is hope to the people on the ground," said

See C-17 Fleet, Page 3

C-17 fleet celebrates 3,000,000 flying hour

By Staff Sgt. AJ HyattJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Holly Petraeus, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureausenior federal executive of the Office of ServicememberAffairs, visited Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 4, 2015 tohold a town hall meeting discussing her office's role and toshare personal financial advice with the military community.Petraeus was accompanied by South Carolina Attorney

General Alan Wilson, who was first elected as SouthCarolina's 51st Attorney General in 2010 and was re-electedon Nov. 4, 2014. As South Carolina's Attorney General,Wilson is the state's chief prosecutor, chief securities officerand the state's chief legal counsel.Established in 2011, the Office of Servicemember Affairs,

works in partnership with the Department of Defense to helpensure that military families receive the education needed tomake the best possible financial decisions. Additionally, theOffice of Servicemember Affairs monitors complaints frommilitary families, the responses to those complaints by theCFPB and other agencies and to see that federal and stateagencies coordinate their activities to improve consumer pro-tection measures for military families."I feel very fortunate to do this job," said Petraeus. "I grew

up in the military - it's my extended family and if I can havea positive impact on their finances by working for an agencythat is there to protect them and their transactions, then I'mhappy to do that."Previously, she has served as the director of the Better

Business Bureau's Military Line program. This program is apartnership with the Department of Defense Financial

Readiness Campaign that provides con-sumer education to active and retired serv-ice members and their families. Petraeus isthe daughter of Army Gen. WilliamKnowlton. Her son, brother, grandfatherand great-grandfather all served in theArmed Forces. She has also been a militaryspouse for more than 37 years.During the base visit, Petraeus and

Wilson met with Joint Base Charleston'sAirman and Family Readiness Center andFleet and Family Support Center person-nel. The visit provided an opportunity forthe military community to learn aboutemerging issues impacting the financialreadiness of the force and actions under-way to protect them from potentiallyharmful business practices that could hurtthe financial fitness of service members.According to Petraeus, the agency has

a couple of initiatives they are currentlyworking on."The military has a financial class at

basic training, but basic training is a very stressful time," shesaid. "It's hard to focus. We thought we could help by doing a lit-tle education piece for them before they get to basic training. It'san online curriculum that's going to be very basic and they cantake the course while they are in the Delayed Entry Program."Also, she addressed a plan to help recently discharged vet-

erans re-tool their financial plans."Transition Assistance Program helps [military members]

think about what they're going to do financially when they getout, but we've found out that the plan they make in TAP mightnot turn out to be very workable when they get out," saidPetraeus. "We are going to provide some time with a certifiedfinancial coach to help re-tool their financial plans."Wilson stated that he was at Joint Base Charleston to help

educate service members about the unscrupulous business See Patraeus Visits, Page 3

Holly Petraeus, CFPB Senior Federal Executive Office ofServicemember Affairs, brings financial tips to JB Charleston

Holly Petraeus, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau senior federal executive ofthe Office of Servicemember Affairs, greets Command Chief Master Sgt. ShawnHughes during a table discussion with base leadership May 4, 2015 at Joint BaseCharleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Patraeus and South Carolina Attorney GeneralAlan Wilson participated in a town hall meeting with Airmen and Sailors to educatethem about their financial rights. Hughes is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief.


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One Team – No Seam!By Senior Master Sgt. Phillip Thigpen315th Operations Group superintendent

One Team-No Seam is a common term we usein the U.S. military to describe our total forcecapability and the relationship we have betweenthe active and Reserve forces. While our forcesare very different in many ways, in today's AirForce we have managed to cultivate a seamlessenvironment between the two components.Joint Base Charleston is a model base for the

Total Force concept, integrating skills acrossevery specialty and service. These days, it's sim-ply the way we do business. While the TotalForce concept has been around since the early70s, I can remember a time when one signifi-cant effort really catapulted Team Charlestonforward as a Total Force leader.In the early 1990s, during the transition to

the C-17 aircraft, Team Charleston really gainedits Total Force momentum during the stand upof two new units that would receive, train andfly the Air Force's newest and most advancedairlifter. The first active duty squadron to transi-tion was the 17th Airlift Squadron, housed atthe time in Building 54 and the first Reservesquadron was the 317th Airlift Squadron housednext door in Building 60. Both stood up simul-taneously. Since the C-17 was delivered to theUSAF prior to Initial Operational Capability,

both squadrons had the responsibility of proof-ing out this new aircraft to ensure it would meetor exceed USAF mission requirements.From the first delivery of Tail #89-1192 (P-6)

on June 14th 1993, both squadrons partnered insharing the single aircraft on the ramp, squadronoperations, training and support. Crews wereoften mixed to accomplish the mission and bothunits played a vital role in developing the pro-cedures and policies we use today. Active andReserve maintainers also worked side by side toaccomplish training, develop maintenance pro-cedures and repair the newly delivered aircraft.After every flight, the crews, maintainers, con-tractors and support personnel gathered for whatwas known as "hangar talk" to discuss anyissues or lessons learned from that day's events.Every base function, whether active or Reserve,worked toward the common goal of fielding theAir Force's newest, state of the art airlifter; afeat that required Total Force capability!Now, years later, as the C-17 fleet has grown

to 222 and amassing more than 3 million flighthours, I think of the fine men and women ofTeam Charleston who patrolled the halls ofBuildings 54 and 60 and the maintenance facili-ties in those early days. Names like Niemeyer,Sykes, Nicholson, Shiflet and Macko just toname a few. This was a time before the termOne Team-No Seam had much meaning but the

men and women of Team Charleston accelerat-ed us down a path that proved both active andreserve components could blend into a seamlessforce to accomplish the airlift mission.As the C-17 community has grown from

those two initial squadrons to multiple airliftsquadrons across our nation, the One Team-NoSeam concept has grown along with it.In June 2015, 22 years after the delivery of

the first C-17 to Charleston, the 17th AirliftSquadron will inactivate due to budget cuts put-ting its eight aircraft in backup status. The 17thAS legacy will live on forever in Charlestonand throughout our Air Force. The men andwomen who served in the 17th will go down inaviation history for the many achievementsaccomplished throughout the years. The 317thwill carry on serving with its remaining TotalForce partners, never forgetting the strong bondit shared with the 17th for so many years.Yes, I can remember a time when the 17th

and 317th Airlift Squadrons cast a mold forteamwork that would be handed off to everytransitioning C-17 unit that followed. That moldhas served us well in the airlift community. Ithas created a strong bond between active andReserve squadrons and the men and womenwho serve in them. This bond has lasted fordecades and continues to strengthen TeamCharleston's One Team-No Seam concept.

By Gen. Darren McDewAir Mobility Command

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – To themen and women of Air Mobility Command,I can't thank you and your families enoughfor the hard work and sacrifices that youmake each day. You are an unrivaled, TotalForce team - active duty, Guard, Reserve, andcivilian Airmen - and you make rapid globalmobility a reality.In the year since I took command, I've

truly been impressed by what I've seen.Since May 5th of last year, I have chal-

lenged every one of you to lead boldly, totake the initiative and to make a difference.You have surpassed my expectations by leaps and bounds. Your phenomenaldedication and commitment to excellence propels Air Mobility Command,our Air Force and our Nation.You supported combat operations across the Southwest Asia while provid-

ing desperately needed humanitarian relief to those trapped on Mount Sinjarin Iraq and recently to citizens of Nepal. Our capabilities have been vital inthe fight against ISIL in Operation Inherent Resolve. It was the Total Forcemobility effort that brought home our fellow soldiers, sailors, Airmen,Marines and Coast Guardsmen from Operation Enduring Freedom whilesimultaneously delivering medical teams and supplies to help stop the spreadof Ebola. When America depends on rapid global mobility - from thePresident of the United States to a wounded warrior requiring immediate

movement to critical care - our nation turns to you for the unquestionedglobal reach that is known around the word. You are my heroes and thiscommand's most valued resource.You have honed a cutting-edge ability to put the 'global' in Global

Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That's only possible because ofyour ideas and innovation - and we must continue to tap into that to adapt tonew challenges. With those future challenges in mind, one of my focus areasfor the next year is further developing and empowering Airmen to be bold,innovative Air Force leaders. Through mentorship, education, and profession-al development, we must continue to invest in making each of you even better.We must also ensure you have the tools you need to continue to provide

global reach every day. Today, our nation, Allies, and Coalition partnersdepend on us to deliver aerial refueling - we must ensure we maximize everynew capability of the KC-46A Pegasus as we continue to deliver those criti-cal capabilities. The KC-46A is one of the Air Force's top acquisition prior-ities. It will benefit our nation for decades to come, and we must get it right.Finally, I want to continue to build broad understanding of our Airmen

and their critical mission. Through 13 years of war, we have enjoyed anunprecedented level of support from the American public - they appreciatethe mission you do every day, and the challenges you face. That understand-ing is essential to keeping us connected to the society that we protect andserve, and it sets the foundation for us to overcome the fiscal and operationalchallenges that lie ahead. As we continue into a very busy 2015, I challengeeach of you to lead. You don't need a special duty title to lead, and it doesn'tmatter what rank or outfit you wear. Leadership at all levels is what makesour Air Force the best in the world.It's my honor to serve as your commander. Thank you for your service

and your commitment to our nation, our Air Force, and your fellow Airmen.

AMC Commander reflects on his first year

Gen. Darren McDewAir Mobility Command

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

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

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By Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson628th Air Base Wing command chief

As I am out and about talking with Airmen, one topic thatconsistently comes up is the new Enlisted EvaluationSystem. "What will the new EPR look like?" "How manypeople will get the highest promotion rating?" "Why did weneed to change the system?" These are just some of thequestions that I routinely hear. However, probably thebiggest question I get asked is "how can I be successful inthe new system?" That is usually followed by their uniquesituation and why they are afraid of the future changes.While there is no doubt the system is changing dramati-

cally, I believe the formula for success has not, and will notchange. First and foremost, you need to be a great Airman!Airmanship is the foundation for who we are and why we dowhat we do. For the enlisted force we have AFI 36-2618 or,"the little brown book" as it is affectionately called, as aguide. It lays out expectations, sets the standards, and is the foundation forwhat an enlisted Airman needs to understand and do to be successful. Whilethat document is specifically written for enlisted Airmen, I believe the basicprinciples can be applied to all Airmen, including our officers. If youhaven't read it or it has been awhile since you reviewed it, I challenge you todust it off and spend some time reviewing this valuable resource.Second, you have to not only know the core values, but LIVE the core

values. "Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do"must be more than a punch line or something we recite. They must be theguidelines to our decision making process each and every day. When wemake decisions based on the core values, we are set up for success. Take astep back and evaluate those situations where you or someone you know wasin trouble. Somewhere along the timeline there was a breach in one or sev-eral of those core values. I challenge you to find a scenario where making adecision based on the core values leads to a bad decision. These values arethe backbone of success not only in the Air Force but in life in general. Third, you must receive and provide honest, candid feedback. Our Air

Force implemented a new feedback form, the Airmen ComprehensiveAssessment, last July to help with that process. The form was developed tohelp improve communication between you and your supervisor. Eventhough AFI guidance directs us to have two feedbacks a rating period, wecontinue to have supervisors not giving adequate feedback. I believe the

failure in the feedback process is the root cause of our inflatedrating system. Quite simply, many Airmen were not receivingproper feedback or, in many cases, feedback at all. Thenwhen their performance report was due they were given thetop rating that they may not have earned or deserved.Interestingly enough, I think many times supervisors areafraid to give their subordinates honest feedback for fear ofhurting their feelings or not being liked anymore. The sad irony in the whole situation is that Airmen WANT

that feedback, they want to know what they need to work onto be better. We owe it to them as supervisors to give themproper feedback. If you are not getting the feedback youdeserve, ask for it, formally request it...even demand it! Weowe it to you to be successful.Finally, simply put, perform! I am sure you have heard it

said; the new evaluation system is about performance. Iwould argue, the old system was about performance.Somewhere along the way we twisted the priorities and

Airmen now think getting a degree or volunteering are above job perform-ance and being great in their assigned duties. If that is your thinking, thenwe missed the mark. The Air Force needs you to perform in your primaryduty at a high level. With the resource and manning challenges we facetoday and in the upcoming years, we cannot afford to have Airmen not per-forming at peak levels. Don't get me wrong, getting your education, contin-uing self-improvement and volunteering are important to being a well-round-ed Airman but, those things should not be valued above performance in yourassigned duties! Additionally, when we talk about volunteering, remembertrue volunteerism is giving of your own time, not getting out of work to"volunteer" at an event. At the end of the day, no one can dispute perform-ance. If I asked you who is the best performing Airmen in your unit, mostcould name those top performers. This new system will force us to recog-nize them and reward them for that performance. I understand there is some reservation with the new Enlisted Evaluation

System. Anytime there is change it can cause anxiety among those that itaffects. However, if you are striving every day to be a great Airman, livingthe core values, taking action when given feedback and performing at a highlevel, have faith in the system. Have faith that those selected to lead youwill ensure that you are rewarded for that performance the way the systemwas always intended to do.

The formula for success

Chief Master Sgt. MarkBronson

628th Air Base Wing command chief

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McMahon. "Whether that was in Iraq or Afghanistan, orwhether that's the streets of New Orleans during the floods, orwhether that's someplace like Nepal today. When that t-tailshows up each and every day, what that means to the peopleon the ground, is hope for the future. That's what thesetremendous crews deliver each and every day."Following the pre-flight ceremony at Robins AFB, the

Charleston Team prepared for takeoff as they had their eyesset on returning home.Once the crew arrived at JB Charleston, Col. Lamontagne,

437th Airlift Wing commander, addressed those in attendanceduring the ceremony with some final remarks."Today is an amazing celebration recognizing 3 million

hours in the C-17," said Col. John Lamontagne. "We've comea long way since we first arrived here in July of 1993. Lots oflessons learned. It's a fantastic airplane built by Boeing for theAir force." "The Air Force talks about "do something amazing,'" said

Lamontagne. "This airplane does something amazing."For more on this historic achievement, check out the video

news story at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= wFFjgUstVCs

Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Capt.Timothy Birt, 17th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepare to perform a fly-over May 5, 2015, above Joint Base Charleston, S.C. A JBCharleston aircrew made up of members from the 437th AirliftWing, 315th Airlift Wing and a Boeing Team flew this ceremonialflight commemorating the 3,000,000 flying hour milestone for theentire C-17 fleet.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Clayton CupitMaj. Gen. (ret) Robert McMahon, Boeing director of FieldOperations, and Mr. Danny Singleton, deputy C-17 SystemProgram director, welcomes the Charleston crew as they exit aC-17 Globemaster III May 4, 2015, on the flightline at Robins AirForce Base, Ga. A ceremony was held at Robins AFB and JointBase Charleston, S.C., to commemorate this historic milestonefor the C-17 fleet.

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practices aimed at military members but he was also there tobe educated as well."I'm here in several capacities," Wilson said. "First as a

State Attorney General, but I'm also here in capacity as a vet-eran and a member of the National Guard who serves as ajudge advocate."In an Office of Servicemember Affairs statement, Petraeus

mentioned that the office exists to see that military personneland their families have a voice at the Consumer FinancialProtection Bureau. It is important for the CFPB to understandthat military life can have some extra challenges, such asdeployment and frequent moves, and that those challengessometimes may have powerful financial repercussions."We also know that there are businesses and scammers that

target service members with bad deals and outright rip-offs.However, there are other businesses that treat them well," shesaid. 'Our men and women in uniform should be able to dotheir jobs without having to worry about falling victim tounfair or deceptive financial practices."The agency has returned more than $5 billion dollars to U.S.

consumers since its doors open and more than $200 million ofthat was specifically to servicemembers, Petraeus added.For more information about the Consumer Financial

Protection Bureau, please visit www.consumerfinance.gov.

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(From left to right) Holly Petraeus, South Carolina AttorneyGeneral Alan Wilson, Capt. Timothy Sparks and Col. JeffreyDeVore speak in front of the Red Bank Club May 4, 2015 at JointBase Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. Patraeus, theConsumer Financial Protection Bureau senior federal executiveof the Office of Servicemember Affairs and Wilson, participatedin a town hall meeting with Airmen and Sailors to educate themabout their financial rights. Sparks is the JB Charleston deputycommander and DeVore is the JB Charleston commander.


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From Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

Four Joint Base Charleston first lieutenantswere selected for promotion to captain April 28,2015.The first lieutenants selected are:15th Airlift SquadronKevin Summerbell437th Aerial Port Squadron Robert Delaney628th Air Base WingJeffrey Carroll Sullivan628th Logistics Readiness SquadronDaniel Musleve

Air Force officials selected 513 first lieu-tenants for promotion to captain during thecalendar year 14D Captain Line of the AirForce, Chaplain, LAF Judge Advocate, NurseCorps, Medical Services Corps, BiomedicalSciences Corps Quarterly Selection Process.To see the entire list, go to the Air Force

Portal and select the promotion link, or visitmyPers website. Select "Search AllComponents" under the drop down menu andenter "Active Duty: Officer PromotionsHome Page" in the search window. Select thepromotion home page option and scroll downto the officer promotion lists section.

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U.S. Air Force photos / Trisha GallawayChildren from the infant room at the General Thomas R. Mikolajcik ChildDevelopment Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., stroll along in a parade April30, 2015 in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Children from the General Thomas R. Mikolajcik Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.,walk in a parade April 30, 2015 in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The parade beganat the front of the CDC and continued down Miller Avenue into base housing and back. National Child AbusePrevention Month occurs every year during the month of April and is a time to acknowledge the importanceof families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the socialand emotional well-being of children and families.

CDC walks in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Three Airmen completed a two-year dental hygiene pro-gram April 29, 2015 at Trident Technical College inCharleston, S.C. The program is part of the Air Force spon-sored dental hygiene training scholarship program.Technical Sgt. Terina Waiganjo and Staff Sgts. Sandy

Molina and Hollynd Walker became the Air Force's newestdental hygienists by earning their associates degrees and pass-ing the Dental Hygiene National Board Exam and state boardexaminations for licensure.The program, which began in 2008, currently allows four

dental assistants, staff sergeants and above, to attend TridentTechnical College full time while remaining on active duty."This is a wonderful program which is considered to be one

of the best in the nation," said Master Sgt. Caroline Bunce. "Itincreases the capabilities of dental care we can provide to ourmilitary members." Bunce is the 628th Aerospace MedicineSquadron dental flight NCO in charge that is the liaisonbetween the military students and the school.Dental hygienists differ from dental assistants by providing

specialized care such as examining teeth and gums, cleaningpatient's teeth, applying preventative treatments and adminis-tering local anesthetics.Each year active duty dental assistants throughout the Air

Force apply for the program. Application requirementsinclude meeting with a board, completing all required prereq-uisite courses and having a competitive grade point average.There are only two dental hygiene programs in the Air Force;the other is located in St. Petersburg, Fla.Colonel Michael Cunningham, Air Force Dental Corps

director and Air Force Medical Service Recruitment andForce Sustainment chief, congratulated the graduates andlooks forward to future accomplishments from the newhygienists, he said."We are proud to foster highly qualified Airmen who will

provide outstanding support to ensure our force is missioncapable and ready for deployment," Cunningham said. According to Bunce, civilian hygienists who work for the

Air Force cannot deploy or work in remote locations. The AirForce currently has 60 active duty hygienists who are readilydeployable throughout the world to provide healthy oral carefor Airmen."Our newest hygienists have broadened their skills and

capabilities and are ready to enhance the dental care for ourservice members worldwide," Bunce said. "We currently havefour other Airmen who are set to graduate next year who aredoing really well so far in the program."

During the program, students are required to work in a den-tal clinic to ensure skills taught in the classroom are perfectedand applied to actual patients. The three military students con-ducted their clinical trials on the base with military membersin need of dental care."Our dental flight has a wonderful relationship with the

faculty at Trident Technical College and we look forward toworking with them in the future to produce more highly qual-ified hygienists," Bunce said.

JB Charleston's newest dental hygienists graduate AF sponsored programTechnical Sgt. TerinaWaiganjo (center), and StaffSgts. Sandy Molina (right)and Hollynd Walker (left)became the Air Force’snewest dental hygienistsduring a pinning ceremonyApril 29, 2015, at TridentTechnical College inCharleston, S.C. The dentalhygiene training scholarshipprogram currently allowsfour dental assistants toattend Trident TechnicalCollege full time whileremaining on active duty.

JB Charleston Police Week Schedule of Events

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is USATF certified and will take participants past the U.S. Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. This 5K eventis open to all Department of Defense members and the public.

To register for Run the Runway visit www.jbcharleston.com. Please note that the registration site is best viewedfrom a mobile device or personal computer and may experience formatting issues with network computers.

Joint Base Charleston will be holding its 2015 PoliceWeek from May 11 to 15. Police Week recognizes NationalPolice Week and the services and sacrifices of U.S. lawenforcement personnel.

May 11 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opening Ceremony at the Air Base Picnic Area. Event

includes a picnic and Security Forces demonstrations.

May 13 - 7 a.m. Golf Tournament at Air Base Golf Course. Registration

ends on May 8. To sign up, contact Staff Sgt. Pondant at963-1122 or Staff Sgt. Lien at 963-3598.

May 14 - 2 p.m. Motorcycle Ride

May 15 - 3:30 p.m. Last Call and Retreat

For questions about any of the events, please contactMaster Sgt. Rudolph Stuart at 843-963-2884.


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When Rhonda MitchKetchens was growing up, her motherwould often tell her and her siblings to "be the solution"whenever they complained of a problem. It's a mantraMitchKetchens said she always lived by. So when the JointBase Charleston Weapons Station Sexual Assault Preventionand Response program called for T-shirt design ideas forSexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month,MitchKetchens knew she had a solution.Her slogan "Be the Solution," won the base SAPR T-shirt

design contest, chosen among 20 design ideas submitted byservice members and civilian employees from various com-mands."It's simple, but is a very powerful statement," said Tiffany

Mizzell, Sexual Assault Response coordinator and head of theSAPR program at JB Charleston-Weapons Station.Mizzell, who spearheaded the T-shirt contest, said the

SAAPM committee asked participants to create a shirt designbased on this year's SAAPM theme "Eliminate SexualAssault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part.""'Be the Solution' represents many things to our SAPR pro-

gram," said Mizzell. "You can 'be the solution' by being anactive bystander, you can 'be the solution' by educating others

about the crime of sexual assault, or you can 'be thesolution' by providing support to victims and sur-vivors of sexual assault."MitchKetchens' winning design has been printed

on about 250 T-shirts and has raised $2,500 to bedonated to a local rape crisis center, People AgainstRape, and to the Medical University of SouthCarolina, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner depart-ment who provides forensic exams to adult victimsof sexual assault in the Tri-County Area.MitchKetchens said she was flabbergasted when

she found out her design idea had been selected asthe winner, but humbled when she saw the actualdesign printed on a T-shirt."I strongly believe that our individual lives are

the results of our attitudes and our thoughts," saidMitchKetchens. "I'm proud my design will make adifference."Seaman Caleb Swinnerton, a student at the

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contact Tiffany Mizzell at (843)-794-7428.

Winning slogan: ‘Be the Solution’ to the problem

Rhonda MitchKetchens' slogan "Be the Solution," won the base SexualAssault Prevention and Response program's t-shirt design contest, chosenamong 20 design ideas submitted by service members and civilian employ-ees from various commands across Joint Base Charleston-WeaponsStation. MitchKetchens, a medical support assistant for the Wellness Clinicat Naval Health Clinic Charleston, was inspired by her mother who alwaystold her to "be the solution," whenever faced with a problem.

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit

Bob King, North Charleston councilman (middle left), Stacey Lindbergh, Palmetto Scholars Academy Boardof Directors chairman (center); Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander (middle right); alongwith members of the Palmetto Scholars Academy senior class break ground on the school's permanent loca-tion in Hunley Park, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 1, 2015. The ground breaking ceremony is the next stepin what has been a 3 1/2 year partnership between JB Charleston and the Lowcountry community. The SouthCarolina Legislature introduced and passed unanimously the S.C. Military Charter Law, which provides PSAthe ability to set aside slots in its annual lottery for children of active duty military assigned to JB Charleston.PSA is scheduled to open during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Palmetto Scholars Academy breaks ground in Hunley Park

Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander delivers openingremarks at the Palmetto Scholars Academy ground breaking ceremony May 1,2015 at Hunley Park on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.


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Two children battle with pugil sticks during the annualbase picnic May 1, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The two-day event, included free food, live music, aninflatable obstacle course, a rock-climbing wall, a militaryworking dog demo, prizes and demonstrations from localorganizations. These organizations provide support toservice members throughout the year.

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Chapel CornerBy Chaplain, Maj. Kyle Hundley Joint Base Charleston Deputy Chaplain

The human race has the ability to adapt andovercome adversity. Individuals and commu-nities can rebuild their lives even after devas-tating tragedies. Resiliency is the capacity toendure these losses, but “bounce back.”How to we strengthen our resiliency? It is

developed as we learn to “know” ourselves,and gain better self-management skills.Resilience also comes from supportive rela-tionships with parents and peers, along withthe religious and spiritual beliefs offered to usthrough family and culture.

A few factors that contribute to resilien-cy include:• A positive view of yourself and confi-

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avoiding harmful coping strategies, such assubstance abuse• Close relationships with family and

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

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Col. John Lamontagne, 437th AirliftWing commander, and CMSgt ShawnHughes, 437th AW command chief,congratulate the award winners of the437th AW 1st Quarter Awards April 30,2015, at the base theater on Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. The Quarterly Awardsare held to recognize outstandingAirmen, non-commissioned officers,senior non-commissioned officers,company grade officers and civiliansfor their hard work and dedication. Thewinners displayed are (left to right)Senior Master Sgt. Chad Neubarth,SNCO of the Quarter, Tech. Sgt. DanalyHolder, NCO of the Quarter, Airman 1stClass Brandilyn Grant, Airman of theQuarter, 1st Lt. David Snyder, CGO ofthe Quarter and Mr. James Moore, CivCat II of the Quarter.

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Loadmasters conduct static loading exerciseLoadmasters from the 14thAirlift Squadron winch aCharleston County Sheriff’sOffice Special Weapons andTactics vehicle into a C-17Globemaster III April 29,2015, on the flightline atJoint Base Charleston, S.C.Many new loadmasters donot get the opportunity toload large cargo items likeMine-Resistant AmbushProtected vehicles until theyare in a deployed location.Training such as this pro-vides them with the opportu-nity to become familiar withhow to load oversized cargo.

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Loadmasters fromthe 14th AirliftSquadron practiceproper use of equipment April 29,2015, for a C-17Globemaster III on Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.

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

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

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Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors are available to assist allService members, Veterans, and family members who may have ques-tions about VA benefits and services they are eligible to receive.Appointments are available in one hour blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedulean appointment or request more information, please call 843-963-8224 for the Air Base (AB) office and 843-794-4304 for the WeaponsStation (WS) office. For walk-in appointments, please visit the ABoffice in building 503, room 106 and the WS office in building 708.

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

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May 11-15/ A “Transition GPS Workshop” will be held from 8 a.m. to

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May 12/ A “Troops to Teachers” class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12

p.m. Receive counseling and assistance to help eligible veterans andtheir spouse’s transition into a new teaching career.

/ An “Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses”workshop will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about FREEavailable resources and services such as employment, resumes, thelocal job market, scholarships and more!

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May 15/ A “VA Benefits Briefing” will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn

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May 20/ MANDATORY TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided

for Separatees and Retirees from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. DID YOUKNOW…per Public Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retire-ment, retiring service members can receive pre-separation counsel-ing up to 24 months prior to DOS? And a separating service membercan receive pre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS.This is the first step in the process to making you “career ready” toleave the service; and this briefing/counseling is required prior toattending the Transition GPS Workshop.

/ A “Spouse Introduction to JB Charleston” class will be heldfrom 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this fun, fast-paced introductionto JB Charleston for military spouses who have recently moved here.Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect, learn about baseresources, and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry!

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

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May 11/ Your Career, Your Clearance: From 10 to 11:30 a.m., learn

about how your finances can affect your security clearance and yourcareer in the military.

May 12/ Your New Wheels: Attendees learn how to determine what they

can afford, plan for the various expenditures of a car, and learn to getthe best deal on the purchase. Class will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

May 13/ Five Love Languages: 1630-1730: What makes you feel loved?

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May 14/ Preseparation Counseling: Held from 8 to 11 a.m., this manda-

tory counseling covers benefits and entitlements which is the firststep in the transition process. Retiring members may be able toschedule up to 24 months prior to retirement; separating members upto 12 months prior to separation.

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

May 18/Home Buying: From 2:30 to 4 p.m., learn the process of buying

property.May 20/ Interpersonal Problem Solving: Held from 4 to 5 p.m., learn to

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

May 21/VA Disability Claim Workshop: This workshop is broken down

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

/ Smooth Move: Relocating soon? If so, learn from the expertson how to PCS smoothly to your new location. You do not needorders to attend. Class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May 22/ Good Credit – I Want That: Whether trying to build, fix, or

maintain good credit, learn what it takes to reach a great score. Classwill be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

May 26 / Operation: Employment (OPR EMPL): Held from May 26-

29, these hour-long classes are designed to help job-seekersimprove their employability in today's challenging job market.Classes include Interest Profiler, Career Exploration, Job Search,Applications & Cover Letters, Start Your Resume, Resume Builder,Scholarship & Education, Social Networking, Interviewing forSuccess, Salary Negotiation, Fine Tune Your Resume, NavigatingUSA Jobs, Job Fair 101, and a Human Resource Panel for ques-tion/answer sessions! Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 27/ Smart Sea Cents: Sea Duty means more pay, right? How will

your pay change with orders to sea duty? What impact could deploy-ment have on your finances? Come find out and learn some financialtips for success in this 90 minute workshop to help you prepare forSea Duty. Class is held from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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