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WWII veteran continues to serve Honoring others who have served

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton

Francis Bolds, United States Navy Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer from James Island, South Carolina, is a World War II veteran who volunteers at the Veterans Affairs (VA) building in Charleston, South Carolina. Bolds has been a volunteer at the VA for over 20 years dedicating almost 9,000 hours there. (Inset: Bolds presents his Navy retirement certificate at the Veteran Affairs building Oct. 24, 2016.)

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Before the United States existed as a country, those who took up arms to defend the land were supported by the local community. In 1636, the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony passed a law to provide for disabled soldiers from the colony who had participated in the war against the Pequot Indians.

Support provided to veterans continues today, 380 years later.

Francis Bolds, United States Navy Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer from James Island, South Carolina, and a World War II (WWII) veteran, helps support other veterans by escorting them to their appointments throughout the Veterans Affairs (VA) building in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

“I enlisted in the military in Aug. 1943,” said Bolds. “I was 16 but lied about my age, saying I was 17, so I could enlist and serve my country. I stayed in until my retirement on May 1, 1973.”

Bolds started his Navy career in the South Pacific at the

height of WWII. By being in that part of the world, at that time, Bolds witnessed the most decisive events of the war.

“I was there when the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki,” said Bolds. “To see that kind of power first-hand leaves you speechless. I was also one of the last people to return from the war. By the time the last of us came home, we weren’t receiving the ‘Hero’s Welcome’ everyone else had been given. We were just another group of men coming home from deployment.”

Bolds, also a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, served on multiple ships and bases. However, there is one ship that stood out above all the others.

“I was serving on the United States Ship Genesse, a Patapsco-class gasoline tanker. We were in the Cuat Viet River in Vietnam when we were attacked,” said Bolds.

“During the assault, we lost two good men. It was one of the scariest moments of my time serving the military.”

Since retiring, Bolds has dedicated his time to volunteering with his church and with the VA hospital. Vicki Johnson, VA Voluntary Service program manager from Ackerman,

Mississippi, has personally witnessed Bolds’ efforts.

“Chief Bolds has been volunteering here for over 20 years, accumulating almost 9,000 hours of service,” said Johnson.

“He transfers our patients throughout the medical center and is a blessing to have around. With the rest of his spare time, Bolds assists his church by delivering communion to church members who are unable to physically attend.”

While serving his country for almost 30 years and volunteering over 20 more, Bolds found his faith is a key factor in it all.

“I pray for anyone and everyone every single day,” said Bolds.

“I believe being faithful to my religion has made a true difference in my life and to me still being on this earth. I will go to other veterans and pray with them, if they welcome my company, because I believe every veteran should have something to believe in.”

On Nov. 6, 2016, Charleston will be hosting a Veterans Day Parade downtown and Bolds will be the grand marshal.

“It means a lot to me that I’m able to participate like this in the parade,” said Bolds. “In my time I have come to learn no matter what branch you serve, we all are military and we all become veterans. We are one.”

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Service to one’s country and the sacrifices made in doing so are normally respected by the general public.

However, it’s not always the case. Many Vietnam veterans experienced unwelcome returns home.

“I entered the Air Force in 1968 after the riots in Harlem, NY spurred by the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. As a South Carolina native seeing the burning and destruction of a city, I decided to get ahead of the draft and join the Air Force,” said Mitchell Jenkins, Chief of Logistics at the 1st Combat Camera Squadron.

Jenkins enlisted in 1968 as an Airman Basic. Later, he was transferred from a job in missile electronics to Combat Camera and Jenkins got his wish to travel around the world.

“I served two tours of duty in Vietnam as an aerial and ground combat cameraman,” said Jenkins. “The Air Force during my time was adjusting to a new reality. Culturally, blacks were voicing demands for change. Minorities had to protest that Military Exchanges did not carry any black magazines, clothing or grooming products.”

The Vietnam conflict had been ongoing for more than a decade when Jenkins joined the Air Force. As a broadcast journalist, his job was to record what he encountered during his time overseas.

“We were there to document our war effort,” said Jenkins. “I traveled around Southeast Asia, Thailand and every place that had an interest in the war, covering other

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people doing their jobs toward the war effort. As an Airman, I worked alone quite a bit. You didn’t have people supervising you all the time so you had to be a selfstarter. You had to be motivated, understanding you were part of a team and everybody had a job to do.”

Motivation was only one of the characteristics Jenkins recalled needing while trying to survive the war.

“Your life depends on someone else and someone else’s life depends on you and that’s how you have to look at it regardless of who you are,” said Jenkins. “It didn’t matter who you were or where you came from.”

Another characteristic Jenkins mentioned was duty.

“Duty ... Duty is everything,” said Jenkins. “Can you be depended on? I learned from war, I can be depended on to do what is expected of me. Duty always trumps everything else. Do your job.”

Jenkins did his job and, like many other Vietnam veterans, he returned home to a less than welcoming United States population. Support for the war had waned.

“It was kind of confusing to us. We came home but, initially, we weren’t welcomed back,” said Jenkins. “You had war protesters and we were being called baby killers. After such an accusation, you just shut down; you didn’t talk about war. It took about 20 years for me to talk about what I saw or what I went through over there. I felt like no one cared about it. It was your job, you did it and you took care of each other. It was like us against the world because Vietnam veterans felt like they had been ousted by their countrymen.”

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Something special about Charleston Commentary by Col. Brian Peters, commander 437 Airlift Wing Maintenance Group

together preparing all 29 C-17s for evacuation in 48 hours!

When the South Carolina governor and Joint Base commander put evacuation orders into effect on Oct. 5, we started launching JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – aircraft to temporary operating locations. We didn’t send our airThere is no denying it. There is something special about craft and crews to simply wait out the storm. They were sent to Charleston. Test us with adversity and we’ll pull together to perform our airlift mission from other locations. Operations and overcome the challenge. Hurricane Matthew was the most maintenance teams led by Maj. (sel.) Weeks and MSgt Jackson recent example highlighting the outstanding work each of you stood up our alert tasking at Wright Patterson AFB. Capt. do every day.

Weinberg, Lt. Eddy and their teams were prepared to launch regBy being part of the Crisis Action Team and Emergency ular missions from Fort Campbell. Maj. Fariss and Lt. Butler Operations Center, I saw the fantastic contributions made by took the aircraft requiring additional maintenance to Barksdale the 628th ABW and the Naval Weapons Station. Additionally, AFB. I can detail some of the efforts performed by the men and We launched aircraft and sheltered equipment through Col. Brian Peters Commander, 437 AW women of the 437th Airlift Wing.

Thursday evening, Oct. 6. When all was said and done, just one Maintenance Group On Oct. 1, Hurricane Matthew had not yet been projected C-17 had to be sheltered in a hangar due to an engine fault that to impact Charleston but it was already a Category four storm couldn’t be repaired before the hurricane arrived. All of our on a collision course with Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After receiving a short- equipment was secure and, most importantly, our people were heading to safe notice, alert tasking from our headquarters, we launched four C-17s to rescue locations to await the storm’s passage. family members from its path. Two crews from each of the 15th and 16th The storm recovery was also amazing. Articles in the base paper (Patriot) Airlift Squadrons slipped in ahead of the storm and flew 522 family members only scratched the surface of the super efforts from all of Joint Base (and pets!) to safety.

Charleston. In particular, Civil Engineering had the industrial complex,

By Oct. 3 though, the storm’s path had changed and it was clear the hurri- including the flightline, quickly back to normal operations. Because of the cane was going to be a problem. Once the decision was made to evacuate, it recovery teams’ hard work, 18 C-17s were recalled on Wednesday, Oct. 12. was amazing how quickly and enthusiastically our wing came together for the Aircraft landed in 15 minute intervals for almost five hours and all the remaintask. We had a big challenge … there were 29 C-17s on the ramp … and some ing alert/mission aircraft returned Thursday, Oct. 13. were in the middle of major repairs.

While you display your talents every day, events like the Hurricane One C-17 was only half finished being painted. Our Corrosion Control Matthew evacuation really demonstrates your dedication to our shared misSpecialists worked around the clock to get to a safe stopping point. We flew sions. It would have been very easy for each Joint Base organization to simply the aircraft out with a mottled coating of green primer! Another aircraft had a take care of its own needs before and after the storm. However, that’s not how main landing gear door removed. And several others had just begun what we do it here. I think, in part, because your professionalism wouldn’t allow it. should have been a week of scheduled, preventive maintenance. However, all There truly is something special about Charleston. And I thank YOU for of our mission generators (including our stellar Boeing partners) pulled being that “something.”

The importance of good character Commentary by Command Master Sgt. Mark E. Barber 315th Airlift Wing Command Chief

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – It’s been said that people of genius are admired, people of wealth are envied, people of power are feared, but only people of “character” are trusted. Without character…you cannot be trusted and if you be cannot be trusted…you cannot lead.

The word ‘character’ comes from the Greek, meaning "to make a mark." Your character is your mark on the world. Character can be defined as the sum of one’s characteristics. Strength of character is having strong characteristics which are of value to others and to one’s self. In other words, the ethical values we all strive to represent are characteristics, while strength of character is the extent to which you execute your values.

Character is important in the military and life in general. Need proof? How many of us have turned on the evening news and watched people of high importance resign, leave office in disgrace or go to jail because character flaws.

In today’s culture, mainstream media puts an extreme strain on those with strength of character. Perhaps because we are so influenced by what we see on TV… lack of character, exposed long enough, gradually becomes accepted as the norm. Perhaps many of you, like myself (yes, I’m guilty too) watch way too much reality TV. Not surprisingly, these reality shows are consistently ranked among the more popular shows on today. It’s not that these shows are necessarily bad, but their “sphere of influence” might be. Many young impressionable viewers may believe in order to get ahead in today’s world…you must lie, cheat or steal your way to the top. Don’t be tempted to do so! Remember the Honor Code at the United States Air Force Academy which reads, “I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate any among us that do.” The purpose of the Honor Code is to foster an environment based upon a personal sense of honesty and integrity which will remain with you throughout your life. To ensure your professional and personal character remains strong only associate with those who adhere to these principles.

One of the best quotes on character comes from Frank Outlaw, who once said, Watch your thoughts: They become your words.

Watch your words: They become your actions.

Watch your actions: They become your habits.

Watch your habits: They become your character.

Watch your character: It becomes your destiny.

The first step in developing high character is being able to acknowledge your shortcomings. Once you're aware of them, you can begin the process

When you get all you want and you struggle for wealth, and the world makes you king for a day, then go to the mirror and look at yourself and see what that man has to say.

For it isn't your mother, your father or wife whose judgment upon you must pass, but the man, whose verdict counts most in your life is the one staring back from the glass.

He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest.

For he's with you right to the end, and you've passed your most difficult test if the man in the glass is your friend.

You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum, And think you're a wonderful guy, but the man in the glass says you're only a bum, if you can't look him straight in the eye.

You can fool the whole world, down the highway of years, and take pats on the back as you pass.

But your final reward will be heartache and tears if you've cheated the man in the glass.

In closing, no matter who you are today, understand that tomorrow doesn't have to be like yesterday. Don't let your past dictate your present and your future. Make the choice today to develop your character, if you haven’t already.

Everyone wants your money – recognizing and combating cyber crime Commentary by Senior Airman Carlos Middlebrooks 628th Air Base Wing Cybersecurity Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Winning the lottery or owning our own prosperous business is a dream most of us share.

Every day through e-mails, text messages, websites and social media, people are promised opportunities to make a lot of money and become financially independent. Many times, these are false promises.

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

One of the best ways to protect yourself from being scammed is to be proactive before you engage in any online business deals.

Tips to avoid internet fraud include: • Don’t invest in or buy anything you are not absolutely sure about. Check with the Better Business Bureau from the seller’s area.

• Don’t believe promises of easy money.

• Don’t provide personal information in

response to an e-mail, a pop-up, or a website you’ve linked to from an e-mail or web page. There is no reason to provide your social security number or driver’s license number to the seller.

• Don’t give out your credit card number online unless the site is secure and reputable.

• Be cautious when dealing with individuals or companies from outside your own country.

• Check your credit reports regularly.

Cybersecurity is EVERYONE’S responsibility

Pikachu and why you need to be aware of using mobile apps Commentary by Airman 1st Class Keyren King 628th Air Base Wing Cybersecurity Office

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – There are over 2,000,000 apps available for download on Google Play and the Apple App Store. One very popular app, Pokemon GO has opened its users up to criminals.

The Better Business Bureau warns of scammers leveraging the app by sending phishing emails to

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of changing them. Character defines who we are. So when we judge someone else, we often judge them based on character. For example, when someone always seems to do the right thing, we classify him/her as a person of high ethical standards. Likewise, when someone is constantly negative, we consider him/her to have a pessimistic view. These judgments occur in an instant, and whether they are right or wrong, they influence how we feel about a person. If we are so quick to judge others based on character, then why do so many of us fail to judge ourselves based on character? Many of us judge ourselves based on our accomplishments, yet fail to question our integrity and honesty in achieving these accomplishments.

Instead of being so quick to judge others, take a look in the mirror and judge yourself. Perhaps you will see something you weren't expecting.

You may realize it's time to make a few changes.

Dale Wimbrow authored a poem which sums up the importance of character.

deceive victims into thinking they need to pay for the game.

Another app released this year, CACScan, allows users to scan the barcode on the front of a Common Access Card (CAC) and display the information encoded within. Military organizations have banned users from using this app because of the Personal Identification Information encoded on CACs. While these apps and others seem innocuous, they highlight questions to be considered prior

to using mobile apps: What information is the app collecting (i.e. location, audio, camera, photos, emails, etc.)?

Does the information stay local to your device or is it sent elsewhere (i.e. to the app developer, third party vendors, etc.)?

How can you tell (i.e. some apps will ask for access to your location or photos but some may run in the background without your knowledge, etc.)?

Cybersecurity is EVERYONE’S responsibility

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Wing leadership receives annual flu shots

U.S. Air Force photos / Airman 1st Class Kevin West

U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Thomas Charlton

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, left, Joint Base Charleston commander, receives his annual flu shot from Staff Sgt. Sarah Woods, right, 628th Medical Group (MDG) NCO in charge of the allergy and immunizations clinic, Oct. 21. The 628th MDG began offering the flu shot to active-duty service members, children from ages three to 17 and high-risk adults Oct. 17. Beginning Nov. 1, the influenza vaccine is available to all DoD beneficiaries.

Additionally, the Air Base Exchange will offer a flu line on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

U.S. Navy photo / Kris Patterson

Navy Lt. Sarah Jones, department head, Preventive Medicine, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, gives a flu shot to Brian Dula, department head, NHCC Operations Management, Sept. 21 at NHCC. The Naval Health Clinic Charleston Flu Clinic is now open to all TRICARE beneficiaries from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is located in the waiting area just past NHCC's Immunizations Clinic. All beneficiaries must bring a Department of Defense identification card and a DD 2569 Compliance Card to receive the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone six months or older get vaccinated against the flu as long as flu viruses are circulating. Influenza is not the common cold; it can be a severe to life-threatening disease resulting in more than 30,000 U.S. deaths annually. Immunization remains the primary method of reducing seasonal influenza illness and its complications. More information regarding the flu and the vaccine can be found at http://www.fda.gov/.

Mitchell Jenkins, Chief of logistics at the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, shows his old film camera Nov. 1, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Jenkins served over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as part of Combat Camera. His job included documenting the Vietnam War.

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Jenkins made a decision to return to pline in the kids. I think that it’s worthwhile.”

Vietnam to escape from the negative environJenkins recalls his favorite memory from ment in his stateside assignment.

Veteran’s Day and what the day means to him.

“The reason I went back to Vietnam for a “On Veteran’s Day, I used to get up early and second tour was because of bigotry at my state- go to a fast food place and get coffee,” said side duty station. Returning from a war zone at Jenkins. “About 15 years ago I was at a that time, there were no support agencies to McDonalds. I got my coffee and asked the address my transition back into a peace time young man behind the counter how much I mission. I was the only black in my unit and owed and he said, ‘Nothing, it’s on me.’ I felt the NCOs wouldn’t even respond to my morn- like I had been vindicated by the young folks. ing greetings. As a result, I never felt like part This young person appreciated my service and of that team. I was a highly decorated combat that makes me feel good. Every time someone veteran airman who was not comfortable with says, ‘Thank you for your service’ it makes you the leadership. I saw signs indicating the feel like ‘Okay,’ our service is being appreciatassignment would not end well. When my ed. That’s what Veteran’s Day means to me.” evaluation confirmed my suspicions, I had to leave that situation. Thus, I volunteered for another tour of duty in Vietnam.”

Jenkins continued to serve his country after his 20 year military career.

“I still work for the Department of the Air Force as a civilian,” said Jenkins. “I’ve been doing that for the last 22 years. Also, I’ve been teaching martial arts at Mitchell Jenkins, Chief of logistics at the 1st Combat Camera the youth center for Squadron, reminisces while looking through a photo album Nov. 1, more than 30 years. It 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Jenkins keeps an album full of instills a kind of disci- photos from his career in Combat Camera.

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CDC provides safe learning environment

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kevin West 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Childcare can be stressful for parents and guardians. Choosing a safe, educational and cost efficient service is a high priority but not always easy.

The Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center is a safe, secure learning environment where Department of Defense members can leave their children while they are at work.

“Our mission is to teach the kids and enhance their fine and gross motor skills,” said Yolanda Green. “We help them with their language. We help them with their everyday life and teach them things they can use when they leave here and go out in the world. A lot of the kids don’t know how to walk, use a spoon, etc. when they come to us so we help them to develop those skills.”

The Child Development Center program is income-based and provides care for children from six months to five years of age. “I really enjoy working with the kids,” said Patricia Bonneau. “It’s a great feeling when I’m working with them and they come back to me and show me something that they have learned. I’ll say ‘one, two, you buckle your…’ and I’ll hear a child say shoes! Three, four and they’ll run to the door. Look at that confidence, they are learning. I enjoy working with the one-year olds, I really do.”

Teachers help the children on an individual basis ensuring they are able to improve in areas where they are struggling.

“We interact with them.

We change diapers as needed, help and encourage them to pick up their Patricia Bonneau, education technician, teaches children how to spoon and feed themuse playdough at the Joint Base Charleston Child Development selves, pick up their cup and things like that,” said Center, Oct. 24, 2016.

Bonneau. “When they have free play, we don’t make them sit down for anything, but if they are sitting down we can just jump in there and say something to them and help them. We don’t force them to do anything. We want them to be independent as much as possible.”

The children are assigned classrooms based on their age. They learn different skills to help them adjust to the next age bracket as they progress.

“If something needs to be done, both of these ladies take the initiative and get it done,” said Diane Jackson, assistant director. “They really go out of their way to provide good quality care.

They have bonded really well with the parents and children. They have mentored a lot of the new staff who have come in. They step up to the plate. They see the need to try to help other people.”

Bonneau helps her coworkers and the children learn new things while looking to improve herself by adapting and learning along the way.

Patricia Bonneau, education technician, interacts with the children during play time at the Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center, Oct. 24, 2016.

Yolanda Green, education technician, entertains children with a puppet during play time at the Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center, Oct. 24, 2016. The CDC provides daytime care for children of Department of Defense members from six months to five years of age.

“My goal now is to continue to work with the kids,” Bonneau commented. “I enjoy what I do. I look forward to getting even more training as it comes. Kids change every day. They are getting smarter. My goal is to learn as they learn.”

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628th Air Base Wing recognizes 3rd Quarter Award winners

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, 628th Air Base Wing (ABW) command chief, right, stand with the 628th ABW third quarter award winners during a ceremony at the Charleston Club Oct. 21, 2016. The winners (left to right) are: Mr. James Chavis, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, Ms. Justine Smith, 628th Contracting Squadron, Airman 1st Class Jacques Benoit, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Master Sgt. Jason Gilbert, 628th Medical Group, and Capt. Charles Keaton, 628th Comptroller Squadron. The 628th ABW quarterly awards recognize outstanding Airmen, NCOs, senior NCOs, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication.

USCGC Hamilton assists Haitian President and U.S. Ambassador in damage assessment

By U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Brittany Zirulnick USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753)

JEREMIE, HAITI – In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton embarked the Republic of Haiti’s president, Jocelerme Privert, transporting him to the waters adjacent to the Haitian city of Jeremie.

Hurricane Matthew directly impacted Jeremie rendering roads impassable and severely damaging the infrastructure.

President Privert, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, Peter Mulrean and the President of the Provisional Electoral Council, Leopold Berlanger, traveled to the remote part of the island to assess the damage. The U.S. Coast Guard & Joint Task Force Matthew provided helicopter and boat transportation allowing Privert, Mulrean and Berlanger to meet directly with the citizens of Jeremie who were otherwise inaccessible.

While visiting with survivors, the leaders offered words of hope and encouragement and expressed gratitude for the support of the U.S. Coast Guard and JTF Matthew.

The 418-foot Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton, commanded by U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Scott Clendenin and homeported in Charleston, South Carolina, is currently positioned off the coast of Haiti to coordinate and provide logistical and command support to relief operations.

U.S. Coast Guard photos / Petty Officer First-Class Joseph Cook

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Scott Clendenin, USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) commander, meets with Jocelerme Privert, President of the Republic of Haiti, Peter Mulrean, U.S. Ambassador to Haiti and Leopold Berlanger, President of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council, aboard the Hamilton off the coast of Jeremie, Haiti, Oct. 8, 2016

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Scott Clendenin, U.S. Coast Guard cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) commander, welcomes Jocelerme Privert, President of the Republic of Haiti and Peter Mulrean, U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, onboard the Hamilton off the coast of Jeremie, Haiti, Oct. 8, 2016.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Scott Clendenin, USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) commander, welcomes the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti, the Honorable Peter Mulrean, aboard the U.S. Cutter Hamilton off the coast of Jeremie, Haiti, on Oct. 8, 2016.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Scott Clendenin, U.S. Coast Guard cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) commander, welcomes Jocelerme Privert, President of the Republic of Haiti, onboard the Hamilton off the coast of Jeremie, Haiti, Oct. 8, 2016.

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Base honor guard receives training from Air Force Honor Guard Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

honor guard members learn from carrying the casket, to folding the flag, presenting JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – the colors, firing party and a The Air Force Honor Guard Mobile Team arrived here Oct. bugler to play taps.

24 to conduct training with Joint Base Charleston’s Honor “The active duty funeral is Guard team. the most complex funeral an The mobile team is comprised of pallbearing, colors and a honor guard team has to do firing party instructor that travel to bases year-round to help with the most manning,” said improve the abilities of base honor guard members.

Airman 1st Class Merrick “They’re here to ensure we are training and following the Kruml, Air Force Honor correct movements, procedures and protocols,” said Staff Sgt. Guard mobile team firing Cecilia Ayon, Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard NCO in party element trainer. “For charge. “They look at manning, our facility, and our funding their graduation, they will as well as give advice on things they’ve seen at other bases.” have to perform a mock The class has 22 Airmen with varying levels of honor guard active duty funeral to show training. Base honor guard members from Joint Base how well they learned the Andrews, Md. and Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. also attended training.” the training.

The Air Force Honor “The Airmen here are very eager to learn and are great stu- Guard will usually only have Senior Airman William Tramill, left, Air Force Honor Guard Mobile Team pallbearer element trainer, Tech. Sgt. Matthew James, center, Air Force Honor Guard Mobile Team colors element trainer dents,” said Tech. Sgt. Matthew James, Air Force Honor one mobile team deployed at and Airman 1st Class Merrick Kruml, Air Force Honor Guard Mobile Team firing party element Guard mobile team colors element trainer, “I can fix someone any at a time. trainer, present their specialties here, Oct. 26, 2016. To become a member of the mobile team you that has a problem with a movement, but I don’t have the abil“The mobile team hasn’t have to be in the Air Force Honor Guard and be a part of the technical training flight. ity to fix a bad attitude. This team is great to work with and been here since 2008,” said fun to be around.”

Ayon. “I pushed really hard to get the For this training session, the mobile team is focusing on mobile team here to ensure the program how to conduct an active duty funeral. The Active Duty would be handed off to Tech. Sgt. Wesley Funeral is a 20-man sequence covering every component Catoe with a successful team. Sort of my farewell project since Catoe will be taking over at the end of November.”

The honor guard received a new instruction manual this year, causing changes to some of the sequences they execute during With ceremonies. these changes, the mobile team is able to help teach the new movements in person.

Senior Airman William Tramill, center, Air Force Honor Guard Mobile Team pall“No matter how bearer trainer, displays how to properly dress the flag to base honor guard memgood you think you are bers here, Oct. 27, 2016. The mobile team goes from base to base to help train on these rotations, base honor guard members how to properly perform for an active duty funeral. there are always ways to get better and to improve,” said Airman want this to get lost in translation in future cycles.”

The mobile team conducts their training within the honor 1st Class Alexander Klimek, base honor guard member. “Having them here to help guard’s regular training schedule, which is an eight-day us is a very enlightening experience and I course from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The team will graduate Nov. Tech. Sgt. Matthew James, left, Air Force Honor Guard Mobile Team colors ele- hope everything they teach us transfers 2 at 10 a.m.

“The trainers have been phenomenal,” said Ayon. “To have ment trainer, instructs Airman Tucker Armstrong, right, base honor guard mem- over to all the future rotations of Airmen ber, how to place the slack of the flag behind him here, Oct. 25, 2016. The mobile to come in. This is the proper way we are their expertise here to help my Airmen become better honor team is comprised of members from the Air Force Honor Guard training flight. supposed to perform and we wouldn’t guard members is beyond appreciated."

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Veterinarians taking care of people, pets and police

Story and photos by Airman Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

emergency care skills for their dogs,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Valeria Montes, a Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility vetJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH erinary technician. “It is even more imperaCAROLINA – Like their handlers, the four- tive when they are deployed. Our training legged members of Joint Base Charleston goal is to have the handlers proficient in preneed to be healthy to continue the mission. venting as many injuries as we can. We want The JB Charleston Veterinary Treatment handlers to be able to do everything they can Facility provides medical care to military medically for the well-being of their military working dogs and the cats and dogs of military working dog.” members and retirees. Additionally, the clinic In addition to taking care of their “animal has the responsibility of ensuring all food sold kingdom patients,” the clinic staff works with and served on the Air Base and Weapons the Public Health Clinic and the Navy Station is safe for human consumption.

Preventative Medicine Clinic to inspect facilThe vet clinic's primary focus is to take ities around the installation that sell or serve care of the 628th Security Forces military food. working dogs. They need to be healthy to “We oversee the food safety mission for train consistently while protecting the base.

Joint Base Charleston,” said Deaner. “The “Our mission with the military working Public Health Clinic handles the Air Base dogs has the highest priority,” said U.S. Army while we work with the Navy Preventative Capt. Chealsi Deaner, Joint Base Charleston Medicine Clinic to make sure all food faciliVeterinary Treatment Facility veterinary core ties are meeting standards. We inspect the 23 officer. “They have a very important job and, different facilities on the Weapons Station. if the dogs aren’t healthy, they can’t do their Our main food safety mission is the mission.”

Commissary. We have several food inspecEvery quarter the vet clinic conducts first tors who are there daily to ensure everything aid training with the military working dog is done appropriately. This includes making handlers. The training prepares the handlers sure the storage standards are met and the for common health issues or emergencies that sources they’re buying from are approved, so may occur while deployed. the food being sold is safe to eat.”

“It is very important for the handlers to The vet clinic’s third mission is to provide have practical experience and acquire good medical care to the personally owned pets of JB Charleston. They are open to take care of cats and dogs and usually are able to see up to 10 pets a day, depending on the workload of their other missions. U.S. Army veterinarians are also able to sign health certificates as United States Department of Agriculture veterinarians for pets going overseas with their owners.

“Any active-duty service member or retiree can bring their pets in and we’ll see them,” said Deaner. “When pets get sick their owners are usually very worried about them. In most cases, pets are family members.”

The veterinary facility hours are Monday through U.S. Army Spc. Andrea Nickell, a Joint Base Charleston Friday from 8:00 a.m. to Veterinary Treatment Facility veterinary technician, prepares 4:00 p.m. For more informaa blood sample from a military working dog at the Veterinary tion, please contact (843) 963-1838 or (843) 963-1738.

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U.S. Army Capt. Chelsi Deaner, Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility veterinary core officer, examines Military Working Dog Ari’s teeth while Senior Airman Trey Weston, a 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds Ari’s mouth open at the Veterinary Treatment Facility here, Oct. 18, 2016. The JB Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility provides care to military working dogs and has quarterly training with the military working dog handlers on emergency procedures and first aid for their dog when they deploy.

U.S. Army Capt. Chelsi Deaner, Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility veterinary core officer, listens to Nestle’s heartbeat during a check-up at the JB Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility, Oct. 21, 2016.

Nestle is a Joint Base Charleston personally owned pet and the Vet Clinic provides medical care to personally owned pets of military members and retirees.

Jennifer Shippy, Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment Facility licensed veterinary technician, administers a routine check-up to Nestle, a Joint Base Charleston personally owned pet, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility here, Oct. 21, 2016.

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Chaplain’s Corner Notice: Chaplain Bean's Promotion Ceremony is today, November 4, at 10 a.m., at the Chapel.

Team Charleston recognizes CCAF 2016 Fall graduates

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

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

U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander (far left), and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg (far right), 437th AW command chief, pose for a group photo with 437th AW Airmen during the fall graduation ceremony for the Community College of the Air Force here Oct. 13, 2016. The CCAF is a federally-chartered, degree-granting institution serving the United States Air Force's enlisted total force.

For stories, photos and archives, visit www.charleston.af.mil

SAPR Corner Air Base Victim Advocates Current SARC - Lucy Rodriguez Current SAPR Specialist - Mrs. Mamie Futrell Dana Alderete - 437 MXG/MXOA Cecilia Ayon - 628 FSS/FSOHG Stephanie Bandy - 628 LRS/LGRDDO Dale Becker - 16 AS/DOSA Natassia Cherne - 1 CTCS/AOO Adrienne Forth - 16 AS/SARM

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Col. Robert Lyman, 628th Air Base Wing commander (far left), and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole (far right), 628th Air Base Wing command chief, pose with 628th ABW Airmen during the fall graduation ceremony for the Community College of the Air Force here Oct. 13, 2016.

NWS Charleston Victim Advocates ET2 Mason Anzlovar - NPTU EMN2 Ben Armstrong - NPTU EMN2 Thomas Busch - NPTU ET2 Mike Daigle - NPTU ET3 Charity Filmore - NPTU YN2 Michael Jackson - NPTU MA3 Logan Lewis - NPTU ET1 Ray Morris - NPTU MM2 Austin Norman - NPTU MM2 Alecz Sitton - NPTU HM3 Shelbe Smith - NPTU EM2 Phil Spratford - NPTU MM2 Britany Strohl - NPTU YN2 Eulisa Thomas - NPTU EM1 Brandon Turner - NPTU MMN1 Abigail Wardle - NPTU MN2 Brandon Odom - NMC ETNC Kyle Wright - NMC HM2 Ryan Bradley - NOSC Charleston YN1 Jennifer Pare - NOSC Charleston YN2 David Gates - SPAWAR LT James Turnwall - The Citadel, NROTC GM1 Miranda Marable - CRS-10 LS2 Camille Armstrong - NOSC Greenville ITC Darniece Howard - NOSC Greenville Ashleigh George - NOSC Knoxville DC2 Russell Lawrence - NOSC Knoxville

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437th AW leadership recognizes award winners

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

Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th AW command chief, right, stand with the 437th AW third quarter award winners during a ceremony at the Joint Base Charleston Theater Oct. 25. The awardees, from left to right, are: Senior Airman Ron Vorndran, Master Sgt. Robert Pickel, Tech. Sgt. Jason Mark and Mr. Nathan Watts. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding Airmen, NCOs, senior NCOs, company grade officers and civilians for their hard work and dedication.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter in Irbil, Iraq, after flying on a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III. The Defense Secretary was there to review Kurds' role against ISIL in Mosul.

U.S. Department of Defense courtesy photo

For stories, photos and archives, visit www.charleston.af.mil

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Secretary Carter meets with Iraqi Prime Minister, addresses troops in Baghdad

By Cheryl Pellerin U.S. Department of Defense

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi yesterday in Baghdad and spoke with troops there about the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and the ongoing military campaign to retake the city of Mosul.

On this week’s international trip Carter also is visiting Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, France and Belgium to meet with key partners in the campaign to deliver ISIL a lasting defeat, and to participate in the fifth NATO defense ministerial of his tenure.

During a press briefing after his meeting with Abadi, Carter congratulated him on the start of the Mosul operation and commended Masoud Barzani, president of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region since 2005, on his successful work with Iraqi forces.

Carter also reaffirmed to Abadi the vital importance of every country operating with full respect for Iraqi sovereignty.

‘That is the principle upon which the international coalition and everything that it does in this country is 100 percent committed to,” the secretary added.

Beyond the Mosul Campaign As head of the U.S. Defense Department, Carter expressed regret for the losses that the Iraqis have taken in the counter-ISIL fight and for the most recent U.S. casualty in the region.

“We had the loss of an American service member here,” the secretary said, “This is a fight that we must fight but it comes with a price of heavy hearts for the families of the fallen.”

Navy Chief Petty Officer Jason C. Finan, 34, of Anaheim, California, died Oct. 20 in northern Iraq of wounds sustained in an improvised explosive device blast. He was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three.

Beyond the Mosul campaign to reconstruction, stabilization and U.S. and coalition assistance, Carter said he and Abadi discussed the continuing need to fight terrorism even after Iraq has reestablished control over its major cities.

“We talked about our next steps … in the stabilization of Iraq and our continued willingness to lead a coalition in support of the consolidation of Iraqi government control over Iraqi territory,” the defense secretary added.

Addressing the Troops Shortly after the meeting with Abadi, Carter spoke with about 50 service members, greeting them and asking them to send thanks to their families from DoD for their service and sacrifice.

“You are doing extremely important work here and you're here at an historic moment,” the secretary said, adding that ISIL must be defeated in Iraq and Syria to destroy the idea that an Islamic state could exist based on brutal ideology.

“We are at an important moment in the campaign because you, together with our Iraqi partners, led by Prime Minister Abadi and … a unified Iraq, a unified armed forces enabled by the massive might of the international coalition that you lead” has been executing the coalition military plan for ISIL’s defeat “with the excellence that the world knows is so characteristic of the U.S. military,” Carter told the troops.

“We know it's not going to be easy, but I'm encouraged by what I see so far. It's proceeding according to plan and we're on track,” the secretary added, also commending the Iraqi forces and the Kurdish peshmerga for their important contributions to the effort.

After the Mosul Victory With confidence in the Mosul victory, Carter said, all must look to the future of Iraq.

“To make victory stick, you have to have, in the aftermath, decent governance and stabilization and reconstruction. I took the opportunity earlier today to talk to the United Nations and the [U.S. Agency for International Development] and the Iraqi government coordinators for that phase,” the secretary said.

“That’s not your job. It's not the Department of Defense's job,” he added, “but it's very important to make sure that that's ready to go so the defeat of ISIL in Mosul sticks.”

What’s true in Mosul is true everywhere in the country, Carter said.

“I'm confident that's possible. We've got to work on it. We have to win the peace after we win the battle,” he said.

“This couldn't happen without the support of the international coalition. That coalition couldn't exist without the United States. And that coalition couldn't be successful on the battlefield without the awesome prowess of the people in this room and in the U.S. military around the world,” the secretary said.

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315th Airlift Wing named 4th AF best of best

By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIFORNIA – The 315th Airlift Wing took top honors Thursday night, Oct. 20, after receiving the Raincross Trophy for the best wing in 2016 at the 4th Air Force at the Raincross Trophy Dinner in Riverside, California.

“We are proud to receive this prestigious award of excellence,” said Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th AW commander. “It represents the hard work and professionalism that the members of our wing demonstrate on a daily basis. I thank everyone at the 315th, and their families that support them, for all the hard work you do every day.”

One of the awards highlights was that the 315th Airlift

Wing “provided unrivaled global mobility operations and wartime support, executing over 7,600 flying hours on 1,662 sorties, delivering 13,820 passengers and 12,126 tons of critical cargo. Standing at the forefront of C-17 airlift operations, the wing played a vital role in major contingencies and humanitarian relief efforts.”

The award citation also said the 315th “dominated the realm of Presidential Support missions,” and the fact that the wing was handpicked to “plan and execute Air Force Reserve Command’s first-ever Expeditionary Skills Rodeo.”

“Not only are we the best in 4AF, but now everyone knows it. Thanks for all your hard work and professionalism. We should all be very proud of this accomplishment,” said Col. Caroline Evernham, 315th Operations Group commander.

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From Left, Maj. Gen. John Flournoy Jr, 4th Air Force commander; Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th Airlift Wing command chief; Col. Cherie Roff, 315th Mission Support Group commander; Lt. Col. John Robinson, 315th Operations Group vice commander (seated); Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th AW commander; Tech Sgt. Tim Kelly, 315th AW Safety; and Col. Sharon Johnson, incoming 315th Maintenance Group commander, pose with the Raincross Trophy Oct. 20 after the 315th AW received the award at the Raincross Trophy Dinner in Riverside, California.

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JB Charleston lights the way for domestic abuse victims

Story and photos by Airman Megan Munoz Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – A candlelit vigil was held to raise awareness for domestic abuse victims and honor military families affected by abuse at the Hunt Community Center here, Oct. 24.

The Family Advocacy Office has been raising awareness throughout October to educate members of Team Charleston about domestic abuse in the military and the resources available to victims as part of Domestic Abuse Prevention Month.

“We do a gate distribution at the beginning of the month to kick things off,” said Brenda Edmond, Family Advocacy outreach program manager. “The gate distribution had information about restricted and unrestricted reporting. We also have awareness tables set up throughout the base and banners hung up at each gate.”

Domestic abuse is not only physical assault, but it can be sexual, emotional, economic or psychological abuse. The National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, reported the number of calls from military families in 2011 was more than triple the numbers for 2006.

“The vigil helped promote awareness that this happens to military members, too. It honored some of the military mem-

bers who have lost their lives to domestic violence,” said Edmond. “I spent 20 years in the military and I know a lot of times it feels like domestic violence is so far from us.

Having the vigil on base helped to let people know that yes, this is happening to military members and we need to be aware because it is affecting us.”

According to Edmond, Members of the 628th Medical Group hold up red silhouettes during a candlelit vigil to raise awaremany people aren’t aware ness for domestic abuse victims and honor military families affected by abuse at the Hunt restricted and unrestricted Community Center here, Oct. 24, 2016. Red silhouettes are used across the United States to recreporting applies to domestic ognize victims who lost their lives to domestic violence. abuse as well as sexual abuse.

If a victim makes an unrestricted report, their chain of command exist, resources are available and let victims know they’re not alone.” is notified and an investigation is started. When a restricted report If you think you or anyone in you know is in immediate is made, the chain of command is not notified and there is no danger, call 911. The Family Advocacy Office on the Air Base investigation. A victim can still receive victim advocacy services. can be reached at 843-963-6972 or for the Weapons Station “Domestic violence is one of those things we don’t like to talk Family Advocacy Office call 843-794-4192. A domestic vioabout,” said Edmond. “They don’t like to think it’s happening. The lence victim advocate is available after normal business hours purpose of the month is to bring awareness to people that it does and weekend at 843-310-1884.

North Charleston to host free concert by USAF Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble From City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is proud to host a free evening concert by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble on Wednesday, November 16, at 7:00pm. The concert will take place at Lightsey Chapel Auditorium at Charleston Southern University, located at 9200 University Boulevard in North Charleston, and will feature the diverse talents of thirteen professional Airmen-musicians from Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. The ensemble’s commitment to excellence has earned worldwide acclaim and military distinction.

The band incorporates a wide repertoire of jazz and fusion, from big band swing to cutting-edge contemporary music, offering a musical experience sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

Rhythm in Blue presents exciting and uplifting music to inspire patriotism and tell the Air Force story. Made up of outstanding Air Force enlisted professional musicians, the group takes great pride in preserving America's uniquely original art form, recruiting a new generation of listeners, and representing all Airmen. From formal concerts in grand auditoriums to casual shows in the park, Rhythm in Blue is in constant demand traveling throughout the Eastern United States, performing for diverse audiences from Maine to South Carolina.

The high level of talent showcased by each member of Rhythm in Blue enables the group to perform with unparalleled excitement and versatility. With their extensive repertoire highlighting instrumental and vocal soloists, Rhythm in Blue makes lasting connections with audiences of all ages.

The group honors our American military veterans for their selfless sacrifice at every performance, and shares the mes-

sage of excellence, courage and commitment displayed every day by the brave men and women of the United States Air Force, serving throughout the world.

Activated in 1941, The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band and its various breakout groups have a rich history of inspiring public patriotism and enhancing esprit de corps among all the US military service branches. These world-class musicians travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, presenting over 300 events annually for the general public and in support of Airman morale and protocol events.

The USAF Heritage of America Band remains at the forefront of communicating Air Force core values and preserving and enriching America's military and musical heritage into the 21st century. For more information, visit www.heritageofamericaband.af.mil.

The USAF Heritage of America Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble concert is free, but advance tickets are required.

Limit 6 tickets per person. Tickets may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with request to: Tickets, City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, PO Box 190016, North Charleston, SC, 29419-9016. Mailed requests must be received by November 9. Tickets are also available for pick up Monday through Friday, 8:30am4:30pm, from the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department office on the second floor of North Charleston City Hall, located at 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406.

Unclaimed seats will be available to non-ticket holders 15 minutes prior to concert time.

For more information about this concert or other programs and services offered by the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, call 843-740-5854, email culturalarts@ northcharleston.org, or visit the Arts & Culture section of the City’s website at www.northcharleston.org.

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Special Notice Team Charleston: It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of A1C Morgan B. Blackmon, 628 LRS. 1st Lt Gabriella Marshall, 628 LRS, is detailed as the Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of A1C Blackmon. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact Lt Marshall at (843) 963-5085 (office), (609) 5584088 (cell), or e-mail gabriella.marshall@us.af.mil.

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Nov. 3 & 17 / Scream Free Parenting CPR: 3, 17 Nov., 10:00-12:00 Designed to help military families grow calmer and closer by providing a closer look at parenting styles, self-management and establishing bonds. (This is a TWO part Class.)

Nov. 5 / Heart Link: 5 Nov., 11:00 – 4:00 Military spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, and benefits/services while making new friends.

Nov. 8 or 29 / VA Disability Claims Workshop: 8 or 29 Nov, 08001400. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing process. Members (who do not have a copy of their medical records) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop that you plan to attend.

Nov. 8 or 29 / Troops To Teachers: 8 Nov 10:00 – 11:30 Designed to assist active & former military in obtaining teacher certification and employment as teachers in S.C. Nov. 8 / Ditch Debt & Start Saving: 8 Nov, 1500-1630. Learn how to finally get out of debt and start saving!

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Nov. 14-18 / Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Workshop: 14-18 Nov, 0800-1630. This mandated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition to civilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a space-available-basis.

Nov. 15 / My New Space: 15 Nov, 1500-1630. This mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

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Nov. 8 / Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Student Loans: 8 Nov, 1430-1530. Learn how you can pay your loans down, faster, capping your interest rate, and qualifying for additional programs all by invoking your rights under SCRA! Nov. 8-9 / Entrepreneur Training Track: 8-9 Nov, 0830-1630.

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Nov. 14 / Home Buying: 14 Nov., 1430-1630. Join this workshop to learn the process of buying property. / VA Disability Claim Workshop: 14 Nov, 0800-1300.

This workshop is broken down into two sections: From 08000930, the VA representative will provide a Disability Briefing to participants. From 1000-1300 a Medical Records Review/turn-in will take place. Members are welcomed to attend either sessions or the session most relevant to their current situation.

Nov. 16 / Communication Excellence: 16 Nov., 9:00-11:00 Learn the skill of how to effectively communicate, Listen, and be listened to. By Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette Expert Cynthia Grosso.

Nov. 17 / Think. Save. Plan. (Part I): 17 Nov, 1430-1530. Join us for this first class of a two-part class with discussion of various retirement and savings options.

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