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Story and photos by Senior Airman Dennis Sloan628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Airmen, Sailors, retirees and local community memberswitnessed history Feb. 20, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Two men wearing suits with faces worn by time walked

out onto the stage and sat side-by-side one another in classicred leather chairs.As the crowd settled into their seats the two men sat qui-

etly looking out among the crowd of young faces theywould be speaking with shortly."It's my honor and pleasure to introduce these two gen-

tlemen who have been instrumental in paving the way forAfrican Americans serving in the military," said AnnMcGill, a WCSC Live 5 News anchor. "Today we will hearfrom both retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, sec-ond generation Tuskegee Airmen, and retired Air Force Lt.Col. Enoch Woodhouse, an original Tuskegee Airmen dur-ing our discussion panel.”The two Tuskegee Airmen passed the microphone back

and forth effortlessly telling their stories of struggle and tri-umph while serving in the military."VV was a symbol all of us Tuskegee Airmen carried,"

said Woodhouse. "It stood for Victory over the Nazis andVictory at home against racism."Tuskegee Airmen served during a time when the United

States was at war; not only against other countries, but alsoat war against itself for racial equality.When the war had ended and troops were heading through

France, a Victory Parade to honor the men's courage and sac-rifice while defeating the Nazis Army was held."We weren't even allowed to march in the parade cele-

brating the victory over the Nazis, even though we played akey role in the war, it was once again our skin color thatpeople saw, not our sacrifices," said Woodhouse.Woodhouse brought up more stories of how media docu-

menting the war would make sure to not release any videoor photos with African Americans in uniform."You'll never see a black face on screen during the D-Day

landing, but we were there," said Woodhouse. "We were

there bringing oil, ammunition, supplies and even removingdead troops from the battlefield."James, the son of retired Air Force Gen. Chappy James,

a documented original Tuskegee Airman, took the micro-phone and discussed the role his father played in his life andwhat he learned from him."I remember when I was young, my father was develop-

ing his speaking skills," said James. "He would take me toall of his speeches and I would do homework before andafter, but I always listened to him speak. He was an amazingpublic speaker."James followed in his father's footsteps and commissioned

in the Air Force and later became a three-star general."I didn't understand why he put so much emphasis on

developing his public speaking, but one day he sat me downand told me," said James. "He said he was not only speakingfor himself, but for all African American commanders andhe wanted to show them how well-spoken he was and showwhat position he held, so people would believe more inAfrican Americans."James learned several lessons and values from his father

while growing up."He always held his family to the highest standards,

pushing us to do our absolute best," said James. "He expect-ed excellence in all we did, but if we told him we gave it ourall he would accept that."James excelled in school and sports while growing up."I remember being on the field getting ready for a game

and then seeing my dad in the crowd and I became verynervous," said James. "He couldn't come to all my games,but he came as often as he could. I later found out why heput so much effort into seeing me play. His father neveronce saw him play a single game, because he was alwaysworking and there were several kids to take care of.James also discussed how Col. Jeffrey DeVore, Joint

Base Charleston base commander, was his exec at one timeand shared a few stories with the audience."When we arrived at bases or events, Maj. DeVore at the

time, would walk to the trunk and get the luggage, and bythe time he turned around I was gone," James jokingly said.

"I did this to him more than once to say the least. Maj.DeVore was the master of anticipating my next move [and]always keeping me on track and looking good, which iswhat great execs do."After James and Woodhound spoke about their experi-

ences, the floor was opened to Airmen, Sailors, retirees andcivilians to ask questions. The questions ranged from howthey got through the rough times of being a TuskegeeAirman and what do they believe the future will look likefor the Air Force and military in general."There is always new advanced technology coming out

all the time, so I see the Air Force growing and continuingto lead the world in flight and space endeavors," saidWoodhouse.Once the discussion panel was over, members of the

crowed were able to come on stage and get a photo with thetwo Tuskegee Airmen and have any books, posters or otherhistorical items signed.The Tuskegee Airmen panel was an event held in cele-

bration of African American Heritage Month. The last eventin honor of African American Heritage Month will be theAfrican American Icon Exhibit, which will be held at theAir Base Chapel Annex Feb. 27, 2015 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Enoch Woodhouse, an originalTuskegee Airmen, speaks with Airman, Sailors, retirees andcivilians during a panel with fellow Tuskegee Airmen at the AirBase Theater Feb. 20, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, second generation TuskegeeAirman, claps while fellow Tuskegee Airmen are introduced during a

panel at the Air Base Theater Feb. 20, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.James is the son of retired Air Force Gen. Chappy James, a documented

original Tuskegee Airman. The two Tuskegee Airmen shared their stories of struggle and triumph while serving in the military

as well as answering questions from members in the audience. The event was held in celebration of African American Heritage Month.

By Trisha Gallaway628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

In a continued effort to strengthen communityties and explore cost-saving opportunities forJoint Base Charleston, base leadership hosted thefirst Air Force Community Partnership ProgramInitial Planning Meeting Feb. 13, 2015 at theCharleston Metro Chamber of Commerce inNorth Charleston, S.C.Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base

Charleston commander, opened up the IPM,which included more than 70 community andbase attendees, and emphasized his appreciationfor the great relationship the base and communi-ty already share here in the low country.The Air Force Community Partnership

Program, or "P4" for short, is a way for JBCharleston to work with its community partnersin the Tri-County area to develop creative waysto leverage their capabilities and resources, com-bine like services, and improve the quality of lifefor those who call Charleston home.

Within the program there are two types ofpartnerships; Public-Private and Public-Public,hence the short name "P4.""P4 is basically identifying areas under our

umbrella where we have excess capacity to offeras well as areas where we need capacity andcould use some help," said Lt. Col. Ralph "E.T."Taylor, 628th Mission Support Group deputycommander and the base's P4 project officer. "Ifour community partners do the same, then wecan hopefully 'marry up' certain areas to develop'win, win' initiatives."During the IPM workshop, base leadership

and community leaders participated inBrainstorming Breakout Sessions facilitated bythe P4 Team from the Pentagon. Teams beganidentifying potential partnerships, areas whereexcess capacity existed, areas where help wasneeded, and the resources available. Currently, 40 installations across the Air

Force have become part of the CommunityPartnership Program.

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Guest speaker Frank Mauer, consultant for the Secretary of the Air Force, addressesJoint Base Charleston and community leaders Feb.13, 2015 at the Charleston MetroChamber of Commerce in North Charleston, S.C., about implementing the Air ForceCommunity Partnership Program, or P4 for short, at JB Charleston. The initial planningmeeting for P4 included more than 70 community and base representatives whoparticipated in a Brainstorming Session where they began identifying potential partner-ships, areas where excess capacity existed, areas where help was needed and theresources available.

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Special Victims’ Counsel, here to helpBy Capt. James KrauerSpecial Victims' Counsel

Hello Joint Base Charleston! My name is Capt. JamesKrauer and I am JB Charleston's Air Force SpecialVictims' Counsel. Since this is a new program on base, Iwanted to take this opportunity tell you about the programand your SVC team.Implemented in 2013, the AF SVC program allows vic-

tims of sexual assault to have their own attorney who canbe their voice and legal counselor throughout the process.The purpose of the program is for SVCs to advocate ontheir client's behalf, advise their client throughout theinvestigatory and military justice process, and empowerclients by removing barriers and giving them a voice.These services allow a more robust opportunity for victimsto be heard, to retain and take advantage of their rights, and enhance themilitary justice system while neither causing unreasonable delay, norinfringing upon the rights of an accused. Air Force SVCs are attorneys in the Judge Advocate General's Corps

that have been competitively selected to serve in this capacity. They areprovided at no cost to the victim and communications between the attorneyand client are confidential. Moreover, SVCs work solely for their clientsand have an independent chain of command, so they may zealously advo-cate on their clients' behalf. The SVCs' scope of representation is not limited to military preliminary

hearings and courts-martial. They can attend client interviews with lawenforcement and trial and defense counsel. Additionally, SVCs can commu-nicate with the command to address unit issues and some collateral miscon-duct. Lastly, SVCs are able to answer questions victims may have regardingavailable services, protective orders from military or civilian authorities, andthe difference between restricted and unrestricted reporting. The JB Charleston SVC office is a regional office that falls under the

Joint Base Andrews region. At the regional office is the Senior SpecialVictims' Counsel and the Special Victims' Paralegals. The SSVC supervisesthe attorneys and paralegals in the region. The SVP works with SVCs inthe region to provide outstanding service for their clients.

Staff Sgt. Timothy Peifer is the SVP and stationed atJB Andrews, Md. The SVPs are vital SVC team mem-bers. They determine victim eligibility for SVC servic-es. They also assist in drafting notices, communicatingwith clients, and facilitating referrals to other availableresources such as the Sexual Assault ResponseCoordinator or the Family Advocacy Program. Lastly,SVPs are a great resource when SVCs may be temporar-ily unavailable due to judicial proceedings or travel.The SVCs are available for eligible victims who have

made a restricted or unrestricted report. Active-dutymembers are eligible, while Reserve and Guard mem-bers, retirees, and military dependents, including chil-dren, may also receive SVC services under certain cir-cumstances. If you have questions about eligibility,please contact Sergeant Peifer or myself.

Now that you know a little more about the SVC Program, I want to intro-duce Sergeant Peifer and myself. I am originally from Nebraska and joinedthe Air Force JAG Corps after law school. I was stationed at McConnell AirForce Base, Kan., where I served in a variety of roles, including the chiefof Military Justice. I am very excited to serve as an SVC and be responsi-ble for this office. I look forward to working with the JB Charleston com-munity and advocating on behalf of my clients.Sergeant Peifer brings a wealth of experience to the SVC Program. He

was selected for the SVP position after a rigorous selection process. Hegrew up in New York and joined the Air Force in 2002. He originally camein as security forces, and was first stationed at Kirkland Air Force Base,N.M. Sergeant Peifer retrained into the paralegal career field in 2006 andas a paralegal; he has been the NCOIC of Military Justice, Adverse Actions,and Civil Law. He also deployed to Iraq in support of Task Force 134.Sergeant Peifer is appreciative for the opportunity to serve as an SVP andis greatly looking forward to providing outstanding support to the JBCharleston SVC office and the community that we service. For more information, please contact Sergeant Peifer at JB Andrews at

(240) 612-4672 or myself (843) 963-7031. You can also visit the SVCoffice located on the Air Base at 205 S. Davis Street, Bldg. 246, Rm. 108.

By Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph GardnerJoint Base Charleston command master chief

Thank you, these are two words that don't getused enough, but can have a huge impact to one'sday. I know I am guilty of not using them enoughto show a simple bit of gratitude for the people whodo the simple things right every day.The annual awards ceremonies were a huge suc-

cess and I believe everyone present had a goodtime. With this success, there were a lot of behindthe scenes help and support to ensure everythingwas set for the evening. Then you have all the serv-ice members that participated in the second annualMedal of Honor Bowl events. This civilian man-aged event had service members from every branchof service and from as far away as Norfolk, Va.,helping to ensure it was a success. All of the near-ly 150 volunteers were truly appreciated by thecivilian committee members and the 15 Medal of

Honor recipients foreverything they did toensure the success of themultitude of events. I believe that whether it

was at the Hero'sLuncheon, Gala Dinner orthe game, all of these vol-unteers represented theDepartment of Defenseand their service honorablyto the roughly 76 millionhomes the game was tele-vised in and the 12,500people in the stands. Iknow the ones that attended the Gala and had theopportunity to talk to the 15 Medal of Honor recipi-ents in attendance will remember this forever.Another group of unsung heroes are those who

perform funeral honors in the area. These members

ensure that a proper final salute is givento the families of those that lead the wayfor our nation. I know for the Navyspecifically, this fiscal year, the funeralhonors detail has rendered honors for 66funerals and within the Southeast Navyregion, we are in the 4,700 range for thesame time frame. In addition to servingin the funeral honors detail, these Sailorsstill have to perform the duties of theirdaily job without any restrictions or lostcapability.These few items alone deserve a

thank you, but we also need to thank allthe other service members (and this

number is in the thousands) that do the "rightthings" every day. I know in dealing with the smallnumber of community leaders I talk with, theyappreciate everything the service members do inthe area to represent the nation.

Thank you, two words that are not used enough

Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Gardner

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By Lt. Col. Jeffrey Palomino62nd Airlift Wing Staff Judge Advocate

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. –"What can I do to make a difference?"If you're like me, this is the question you ask

yourself about sexual assault in the Air Force. Aslegal professionals we're trained to respond to anyargument. But when you read so many conflictingreports about sexual assault in the media, when youhear differing solutions including some that don'taddress problems being put forward, when youwant to integrate various professionals in the fight,and when you work daily with commanders whounequivocally take sexual assault seriously, it'shard to know what to do to make a lasting impact.It all reminds me of one of my favorite recent

songs from an artist named Matthew West. The songis called "Do Something." In the song, West sings ofa person who looks out on all the world's problemsand wonders who will do something about them.Then, as the lyrics crescendo, the person realizes it'snot someone else's job to do something - it's his job.

Here at the 62nd Airlift Wing legal office, we'redoing something. Some critics of the military jus-tice system claim that commanders do not have thelegal expertise to make decisions in sexual assaultmatters. Although commanders receive a level oflegal training and are about to participate in a new,even more advanced, senior officer legal orienta-tion course, we believe we can do something tocontinue to equip commanders to deal with themany changes being implemented in response tothis serious crime.Our response is to provide additional opportuni-

ties for training here at the wing, and we are doingjust that Feb. 19. In a three-hour workshop called"The Legal FAQs of Sexual Assault: What EveryCommander and First Sergeant Needs to Know,"the 62nd AW legal office will train more than 50Team McChord commanders and first sergeantswho represent five different major commands.Topics include unlawful command influence; the

elements of Article 120 of the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice; commander-relevant updates out-lined in the National Defense Authorization Act; vic-

tim collateral misconduct; command action againstretaliation; and the role of Special Victims' Counsel.In addition, we'll provide a thorough overview

of sexual assault case processing (specifically, whodoes what where and when here at McChord).We'll conclude the event with a rapid fire Q&A ses-sion with a panel consisting of our sexual assaultresponse coordinator, the Air Force Office ofSpecial Investigations detachment commander andthe Staff Judge Advocate.It took no convincing of my wing commander to

do such an event. He loved the idea out of the gate.Like the many Air Force commanders we work foracross the wing, he recognizes the critical impor-tance of this topic and that we cannot afford to getit wrong - ever.In the end, change always begins with one per-

son and the response to sexual assault is no excep-tion. So, next time you're tempted to wonder whatothers are doing about sexual assault in the AirForce, instead, ask yourself, "What can I do?"The answer: Do something.You and the Air Force will be the better for it.

Do something to make a difference

By Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Lusson6th Air Mobility Wing command chief

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – As I was reviewing some enlistedperformance reports and decorations today, I started contemplating a hugeevent in my life that occurred almost 20 years ago. In April of 1995, I askedmy then girlfriend Tiffani, a fellow Airman at the time, to be my wife, for bet-ter or worse. We were married later that year and along our journey these past20 years, we have seen many places, been blessed with two wonderful chil-dren and made many friends.What really got me thinking though, were the numerous sacrifices that my

wife and two children have made. Throughout the journey, my kids have beenasked to change schools six times, each time giving up old friends to makenew ones. Some of those transitions were easy, but some have been difficult.The resiliency they have shown each and every time though, inspires me. Insome instances, they have actually been the ones itching to move, long beforeI ever was. My wife has been asked to give up two different jobs along the wayas well, not really ever getting the opportunity to start a career. Additionally,my family has had to deal with me missing many birthdays, anniversaries, etc.due to my temporary duties and deployments.We as service members raise our right hand and solemnly swear to defend

the United States, against all enemies foreign and domestic. We signed on the

dotted line vowing to give our lives in its defense, if needed, but nowhere onthat contract does it say that our families should do the same.Whether you have a wife, husband, partner, children or simply family back

in your home town, we all have someone, somewhere along the journey withus that didn't sign that contract. They endure the ups and downs, the uncertain-ties of deployments and the joy of reuniting with one another after those sep-arations.My family has sacrificed so much over these years to allow me to do what

I love, which is taking care of our Airmen! I cannot say "thank you" enoughor rewind time to make up for those missed birthdays and anniversaries. I don'tthink any of us would change a thing, but I simply wanted to let them knowhow much they are loved and appreciated and that I understand the sacrificesthey have made.Two things I ask: First, don't ever underestimate how much the support and

sacrifice of our families means to our success; Second, please ensure you gohome tonight and thank those that you love, give them a call if they are nothere with you, or give them a big hug if they are. I can think of no greater thing than serving in the World's Greatest Air Force

alongside the World's Greatest Airmen, but without my family and their sup-port and sacrifices, none of it would have been possible. We all look forwardto seeing where the journey continues to take us!

Sacrifices ... don't underestimate their importance

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Tuskegee Airmen: Faces that changed America forever

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, secondgeneration Tuskegee Airman, participated in apanel with fellow Tuskegee Airmen at the Air BaseTheater Feb. 20, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston,S.C. James is the son of retired Air Force Gen.Chappy James, a documented original TuskegeeAirman. The Tuskegee Airmen shared their storiesof struggle and triumph while serving in the mili-tary as well as answering questions from mem-bers in the audience. The event was held in cel-ebration of African American Heritage Month.

U.S. Air Force photos / Senior Airman Dennis Sloan Retired Air Force Lt. Col. EnochWoodhouse, an original Tuskegee Airman,participated in a panel with fellow TuskegeeAirmen at the Air Base Theater Feb. 20, 2015,at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Retired Marine Sargent VondesteFishburne, now a part of the TuskegeeAirmen group, attended a panel with fellowTuskegee Airmen in support of the mainguest speakers, retired Air Force Lt. Col.Enoch Woodhouse, an original TuskegeeAirman, and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. DanielJames III, second generation TuskegeeAirman, at the Air Base Theater Feb. 20,2015, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Retired AirForce Master Sgt. Barron Wilkins, a TuskegeeAirman, attended a panelwith fellow TuskegeeAirmen in support of themain guest speakers, twooriginal Tuskegee Airmen,at the Air Base Theater Feb. 20, 2015, at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C.

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. JamesHampton, a former 437th Airlift Wing loadmasterand a Tuskegee Airman, participated in a panelwith fellow Tuskegee Airmen at the Air BaseTheater Feb. 20, 2015, at Joint Base Charleston,S.C. The Tuskegee Airmen effortlessly sharedtheir stories of struggle and triumph while servingin the military as well as answering questions frommembers in the audience. The event was held incelebration of African American Heritage Month.

Colonel DeVore will head the P4 Leadership Committee. "We are very excited to be bringing P4 to Joint Base

Charleston. This isn't new to us though," said DeVore. "Wehave been doing this for years. Just look at our airfield opera-tions and how we share the runways and airfield responsibilitieswith Charleston International Airport. What we are hoping todo is further partnerships in the Low Country to find smarterways of doing business. P4 is another way of doing just that."Robins Air Force Base, Ga., has been part of P4 since 2013

and one of their partnership agreements allows for continuedmedical education between the base clinic and regional healthcare entities. In the end, Robins AFB sees a savings of about$15K a year. This agreement eliminated the need to send mem-bers of the 78th Medical Group elsewhere for their training.Within the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., com-

munity, there was a demand for soccer and lacrosse fields.With more than 24 soccer fields, JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurstused their base fields, Army Air Force Exchange Service foodoperations and the 87th Force Support Squadron event plan-ning to support the demand. In 2014, the expected revenuefrom this partnership was anywhere from $115K to $142.5K.The increased revenue would then be reinvested into improv-ing the grounds and the base. These are just two examples of hundreds of innovative ini-

tiatives that have been a result of the P4 Program.The next P4 meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 26, 2015. P4 here at JB Charleston is in the early planning stages and

leadership is open to ideas for potential initiatives. To submitan idea and have it considered for the program, please contactLt. Col. Taylor at [email protected].

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By Trisha Gallaway628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

You may have heard the term key spouse, and you mayhave even met one at some point, but do you really know whothey are, what they do and where to find them?Key spouses can be found in any of the Air Force units

across Joint Base Charleston and they are standing by to pro-vide support in any way they can.First it's important to recognize exactly who a key spouse is."Key spouses are volunteers from within the squadron who

have been appointed by the squadron commander to act as alink between unit leadership and families," said Tech. Sgt.Kathryn Wood, 628th Force Support Squadron, Airman andFamily Readiness Center.The individuals who serve as key spouses are important to

the overall mission readiness of a squadron. They are some ofthe first people a new family to the squadron will meet andthey also provide much needed support during a deploymentor TDY. "The Key Spouse Program is very valuable to our Airmen,

their families and the mission," said Becky Lamontagne, thewife of Col. John Lamontange, 437th Airlift Wing command-er. "It is a way for spouses and families to feel connected to agroup of peers when they first arrive at a base and then havingthe comfort of knowing who to call when something goeswrong during a TDY or deployment."Each individual has their own reasons for wanting to

become a key spouse. "I understand what it is like not to have support while my

spouse was away," said Kelly Easterling, a 628th CivilEngineer Squadron key spouse and wife of Master Sgt. PatrickEasterling. "I wanted to help other spouses have a better expe-rience with deployments and know that they are not alone."For Christina Tintzman, a 15th Airlift Squadron key

spouse and the wife of Capt. Cory Tintzman, the apprecia-tion of what past key spouses had done for her motivated herto pay it forward."I was truly blessed to have key spouses at each base we

have been to, and they helped me adjust and feel a sense ofbelonging," she said. "I love being able to pass on the supportI received and try to help make the transitions of the militarylifestyle a little smoother."Lamontagne remembers a time when the Air Force didn't

have the Key Spouse Program."When we first entered the Air Force there were no key

spouses," she said. "Over the years, some bases created simi-lar programs but they were different everywhere and manydidn't last very long. The Key Spouse Program is an Air Forcewide program, but still individualized based on the needs of asquadron and the number of key spouses in that squadron."To become a key spouse, volunteers have to undergo exten-

sive training."Key spouse training consists of 12 hours of classroom

training broken up into two workshops; Heart Link and theKey Spouse Program course," said Wood. "Additionally, keyspouses attend suicide awareness training and continue theireducation to remain current on Air Force issues and trends."It's this training that prepares the key spouses for their most

difficult task, preparing the families of Airmen for an upcom-ing deployment. "Key spouses play an important role during deployments,"

said Katie Theriot, 17th Airlift Squadron Key Spouse Mentorand the wife of Lt. Col. Paul Theriot, 17th AS commander."They make sure to have their assigned spouses' contact infor-mation and pass on important information about the deploy-ment timeline."During a deployment, unit key spouses play a large role in

keeping the squadron spouses connected while their lovedones are away."Keeping up with 60 to 70 spouses is a daunting task," said

Theriot. "Our Key Spouses make it possible to reach out to

and support all of the spouses. They plan more social gather-ings and playgroups to help spouses feel more connect andpass the time." Having this program in place for families at home allows

for deployed Airmen to know their families are taken care ofand can focus solely on their mission."The goal is to be there for those left behind and to provide

comfort to those that deploy knowing that their loved ones arebeing taken care of," said Beth Miller, 628th CES Key SpouseMentor and the wife of Lt. Col. Patrick Miller, 628th CEScommander. "The last thing we want is a distracted warriordown range."One thing that Lamontagne wants spouses to know is that,

"[they] are never alone, help is always a phone call away." If you are interested in becoming a key spouse or would

like to find out who your key spouses are, contact yoursquadron's first sergeant for more information.For those looking for information on the Navy's

Ombudsman Program can contact the Fleet and FamilySupport Center at 843-794-7480.

Do you know who your Key Spouse is?

Key spouses from Joint Base Charleston took part in a Key Spouse Incentive Flight Feb. 7, 2015. The flight was hosted by the 15thAirlift Squadron and provided the key spouses with the opportunity to see first hand the mission they enable. The flight includedan airdrop and flying along the South Carolina coastline with the cargo doors open.

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Airmen from the 628th Medical Operations Squadronbegan a therapy dog program in December 2014, at Joint BaseCharleston to reach out to military members by contributingto their well-being, boosting moral and promoting MentalHealth Clinic services. The program was envisioned by Senior Airman Eric

Bowen a 628th MDOS mental health technician, and Tech.Sgt. Jessica Meyer, 628th MDOS NCO in charge of the men-tal health element, and currently has two therapy dogs.Lilly, an 8-year-old Australian Shepard belonging to

Bowen, and Sookie, a 1-year-old Great Dane belonging toMeyer, went through the JB Charleston Veterinary TreatmentFacility to complete therapy dog selection and training."Therapy dogs are used by the VA to help wounded veter-

ans recover from their injuries and dogs in general have aunique way of helping people and boosting their spirits," saidBowen. "I wanted to bring a program here where dogs canhelp our service members cope with daily stressors."Lilly and Sookie are used in one-on-one therapy sessions

and as animal assisted activity dogs which provide mentalhealth technicians an avenue to go to different units aroundthe base while giving a face or wagging tail to the nameMental Health, said Bowen."As soon as people see Lily they can't help but smile,"

Bowen said. "Taking her around to different units gives us anopportunity to reach out to Airmen and tell them about ourservices. It gives me a chance to see their work environments,make a connection and tell them about preventative measuresof life stressors."According to Maj. Sonia Pons, 628th MDOS Mental

Health flight commander, animal assisted activity through

dogs has been around in themilitary since the 1960's.She also said, dogs who areembedded into units in the-ater help sooth central nerv-ous system responses in mil-itary members."The purpose of therapy

dogs is to predict and pre-vent stressors such as anxi-ety or depression, by provid-ing people with an associa-tion they can relate to that's apart of nature which will notjudge but accept them joy-fully," Pons said.The program has played a

tremendous part of elevatingthe health of JB Charlestonservice members andspreading the message ofpreventive health, addedPons.There has been an

increase in visits, whichwere contributed to the ther-apy dogs."We have experienced a 50 percent increase of visits from

a particular squadron due to the therapy dog program,"Bowen said. "When service members were asked whatbrought them in to the clinic they responded with a visit froma therapy dog."Units can schedule a therapy dog visit by contacting the

Mental Health Clinic at 963-6852.

Therapy dog program takes bite out of mental health

Lilly, an 8-year-old Australian Shepard and therapy dog, visits with Airmen from the 628th CivilEngineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Feb. 25, 2015 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Lilly is part of the 628th Medical Operations Squadron therapy dog program, which reachesout to military members by contributing to their well-being, boosting moral and promotingMental Health Clinic services.

Airman 1st Class Arnoldo Acuna pets Lilly, an 8-year-oldAustralian Shepard and therapy dog, Feb. 25, 2015 at the628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposalshop on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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Sgt. Chambers collaborated with fellow classmates for a week-end trip to Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The trip went off without ahitch, so the group planned a second weekend at the resort ...and then it happened."Here's what I remember: The four of us were going down

runs together for a few hours. We got hungry and decided to getsome food in the lodge. After eating, we became tired and dis-cussed not snowboarding anymore, but since we paid so muchfor the tickets and had only been there for a few hours, wedecided to go on one last run before we called it a day," he said.On the last run, Chambers took off ahead of the group, but

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could get back on the lift, they overheardtalk of a terrible accident on the slopeswhere someone had veered off course intoa wooded area and crashed into a largetree. They knew it had to be Staff Sgt.Chambers.Luckily, another Airman who was a

member of the security forces from Travishappened to be on the slopes, sawChambers go into the wooded area, andhurried over. "By the time he was able toget to me, I was unconscious, not breath-ing, and bleeding quite a bit from my rightear. He was able to get the attention of the mountain securitypersonnel who rushed over to help. The Reno hospital emer-gency room was alerted, and they sent a medevac helicopterto rescue me," said Chambers.At first, he was unable to breathe on his own. Finally, after

several hours of labored breathing, Staff Sgt. Chambers' con-dition stabilized. He had sustained serious injuries that includ-ed four skull fractures, a traumatic brain injury, a concussion;permanent hearing loss in his right ear, brain swelling thatcaused palsy in the right side of his face, and a fracture to hisright tibia.

The days following the accident were a blurof only short recollections. He didn't rememberthe accident or even know why he was in a hos-pital bed until he asked friends who were thereby his side. They told him of the incident andwere constant companions during his 13-dayhospital stay. It was another month before hewas cleared to take a flight to Andrews AFB tostart his medical convalescence, but his wing-men were there keeping his spirits up through-out the ordeal."Another great wingman was the security

forces member who initially saw what hap-pened and immediately came to my rescue," Chambers said."If it wasn't for his assistance, I don't believe that anyone elsewould have found me in time. If I ever get the opportunity tothank him, I will tell him that I owe my life to him."Minus the hearing damage, Staff Sgt. Chambers has made

a remarkable recovery in a short time. As a member of theAirmen-to-Airmen Safety Advisory Council, he now shareshis story with other wingmen. He said, "I have been snow-boarding for about 12 years, but wearing a helmet nevercrossed my mind. If I could do it all over again, I would weara helmet."

Airman owes his life to a great wingman

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From 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office

Article 15sThe Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referenced below

were offered and accepted non-judicial punishment pursuantto Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice duringthe month of January 2015. Airmen offered NJP by theircommander may either accept the NJP, and be judged by theircommander as to their guilt or innocence as well as the appro-priate punishment, or decline the NJP and demand a trial bycourt martial. The punishments that can be imposed as a partof NJP depend on the rank of the accused airman and the com-mander who will impose punishment, but can be as much as areduction in rank to E1, 30 days correctional custody, forfei-ture of half of one month's pay per month for two months, 60days restriction, 45 days extra duties, and a reprimand.

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: A senior airmanreceived non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article112a, wrongful use of marijuana. Punishment imposed consist-ed of reduction to airman, suspended forfeitures of $858 pay fortwo months, suspended 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.

628th Force Support Squadron:A senior airman receivednon-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 86, failure

to go. Punishment imposed consisted of a suspended reduc-tion to airman first class, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.

Administrative DischargesThe Airmen of Joint Base Charleston referred to below

were involuntarily discharged for performance and/or conductthat demonstrated their lack of potential for further serviceduring the month of January 2015.Members discharged from their current enlistment with a

less than fully Honorable service characterization are not enti-tled to receive education benefits under the Montgomery GIBill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The three types of service char-acterizations that can be received upon discharge are:Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General), andUnder Other than Honorable Conditions.An Honorable service characterization means the member

has generally met the Air Force standards of acceptable con-duct and performance of duty. Each member should strive tomeet and exceed the standards of acceptable performance andconduct in order to receive an Honorable discharge.An Under Honorable Conditions (General) service charac-

terization is warranted when significant negative aspects of anAirman's conduct or performance of duty outweigh the posi-tive aspects of the Airman's military record.The least favorable involuntary administrative discharge is

an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions service character-ization. A discharge with a UOTHC service characterizationreflects that a member's personal conduct fell significantlybelow acceptable military standards and is the worst possibleadministrative discharge characterization.Members receiving a service characterization of less than

an Honorable discharge may find their veteran's benefitsdenied either in whole, or in part, and it may affect their abil-ity to find civilian employment.

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: A technical ser-geant who wrongfully used cocaine was convicted by a court-martial and was sentenced to a reduction to airman first class,45 days confinement, and a $600 forfeiture of pay for twomonths. Although the Airman did not receive an adjudgedpunitive discharge at trial, administrative discharge process-ing followed completion of the punishment. As part of theadministrative discharge process, the Airman was entitled to ahearing before an administrative discharge board based onhaving more than six years of total service. The Airmanwaived the right to a hearing and was subsequently dischargedfor drug abuse with an Under Honorable Conditions (General)service characterization which deprives the member of sub-stantially all service connected benefits such as theMontgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

Justice Files: Article 15s and Administrative Discharges for January 2015

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The lead participant cannonballs into theNew Wave Aquatic Center pool at Sam'sFitness Center on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Feb. 21, 2015 after com-pleting the 5K run. Approximately 20 par-ticipants came out for the inaugural 5KFun Run and Polar Plunge event andbraved the chilly temps of the water after arun through base housing.

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By Chaplain, Lt. Col. Ron Apollo315th Airlift Wing

The Christian movement has gone thru sev-eral reformers thru history. John Calvin andZwingli come to mind. One of the mostfamous reformers in history was MartinLuther. Martin Luther had the courage tostand against what he thought was wrong, andnailed his thesis to the church.He knew it was at the detriment of his own

life, but did it anyway. He believed some ofthe current church teachings were non-congru-ent with scripture, and taught that scripturewas our sole guide … or could we say “soul”guide … sola scriptura.

Martin Luther was so well respected thatanother preacher you may know changed hisfirst name from Michael to Martin so his namecould be like this great reformer. The preach-ers name is Martin Luther King Jr. He toolived up to the name as a great reformer of thecivil rights movement in America and anexample abroad. Let’s just say there is powerin a name.In this season of black history, let us look

deeper. Let us look to where Martin LutherKing Jr., found his example. A reformer of thechurch age not afraid to tell the truth. A manwilling to undo unjust sanctions on lay peoplein the name of religion.

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DOD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247

By Ruby GodleySAPR VA - Weapons Station

Military Sexual Trauma is the term theDepartment of Veterans Affairs uses to refer tosexual assault or sexual harassment thatoccurred while in the military. Both men andwomen can experience MST. The VA’s nation-al screening program, in which every veteranseen for health care is asked whether he or sheexperienced MST, provides data on how com-mon MST is among veterans seen at a VAfacility. National data from this programrevealed that about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 100

men respond “yes,” that they experiencedMST, when screened by their VA provider.

The VA provides free, confidential counsel-ing and treatment for conditions related toMST. The VA has a range of services availableto meet veterans where they are at in theirrecovery. You may be able to receive VA serv-ices even if you are not eligible for other VAcare. You do not have to have reported theincident or have documentation. For moreinformation, call the Veterans Affairs generalinformation hotline at 1-800-827-1000 or theDoD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247.

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By Jessica Jenkins628th Air Base Wing Alternate SARC

I grew up in a small town in Central Illinoisand received my commission through OfficerTraining School. Upon learning about theSexual Assault Prevention and Response pro-gram, I immediately wanted to know how Icould become involved. Being involved in theSARC program, to me, is being a wingman. Ifind the program relevant to our mission in theAir Force of taking care of our Airmen and

their families. Without such a program to edu-cate about the unknown and to provide assis-tance to victims, the Air Force stands to losehigh quality Airmen. Initially I was scheduled to attend Victim

Advocate training, but was presented theopportunity to become the alternate SARCinstead. As the alternate SARC, my duties andresponsibilities mirror the primary SARC,which consist of serving in full capacity of theInstallation Sexual Assault ResponseCoordinator in the absence of the SARC.

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The Navy Operational Support CenterCharleston, the City of North Charleston, andthe Navy League of Charleston will celebratethe Navy Reserve Centennial, March 7, atRiverfront Park in North Charleston, S.C. Since its formation on March 3, 1915 from

a campaign launched by Secretary of theNavy Josephus Daniels and his assistantFranklin D. Roosevelt, the Navy Reserve hasplayed a pivotal role in Naval history. In theearly 1940’s, Reserve Sailors made up 84 per-cent of the Navy’s fighting force duringWorld War II and contributed greatly to everywar, major conflict, and humanitarian missionsince that time. During the last decade alone more than

70,000 Navy Reserve Sailors have mobilizedin support of the Global War on Terror, 8,000of whom have deployed multiple times.Today, at least 20,000 Navy Reserve Sailors,or about one third of the Navy’s ReserveComponent, is providing fully integratedglobal operational support to fleet and com-batant commanders. To help celebrate the history of the Navy

Reserve, the City of North Charleston and theNavy League of Charleston have lined up a

series of family friendly attractions andevents including the Navy Fleet Forces RockBand form Norfolk, Va., tours of USS Shamal(PC-13), a static display of a Sea Dragon MH-53E helicopter, a small boat demonstration bythe North Charleston Fire Department, a flyover by Navy jets, food trucks, and a fire-works finale that will conclude the festivities.”This is going to be a great opportunity for

everyone to connect with their local NavyReserve Sailors, while celebrating an impor-tant milestone for the U.S. Navy Reserve,”Said Cmdr. Stephen Jones, NOSC Charlestoncommanding officer.With events for the entire family, the public

is invited to celebrate with the Navy Reserveand the City of North Charleston. For safetyreasons, if you would like to tour the USSShamal, be sure to wear closed toe shoeswithout heels and no skirts.The event will be held from 11a.m. to

6:30p.m., and is free of charge and open to thepublic. Riverfront Park is adjacent to whatwas once officer housing on Charleston NavyBase, making it a great location to celebratethe 100th birthday of the Navy Reserve.

NOSC Charleston set to celebrate100 years of the Navy Reserve

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From Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Each year, the Secretary of the Navy tasks the active-dutymembers to conduct a fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Starting March 2, 2015 theNaval Weapons Station will begin its month-long fund drivein support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, an organ-ization whose mission is to help Marines, Sailors and theirfamilies when financial emergencies arise.Since 1904, the Society has provided financial, education-

al, and other assistance to active-duty and retired members ofthe Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family membersand survivors. The organization is staffed primarily by volun-teers and positions for volunteers include everything fromhelping to provide financial assistance to knitting and crochet-ing baby blankets for new parents on base. Additionally, theoffice often partners with other organizations on base like theFleet and Family Support Center and Navy Legal to ensurethat service members are getting all the information theyneed, from the correct people."Last year, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society helped

more than 63,000 clients with about $48.5 million in assistancethrough interest free loans and grants," said Annikah Moaratty,NMCRS Relief Services assistant. "Combat casualty nursesand visiting nurses alone made more than 62,000 visits/con-tacts. That adds up to a lot of lives changed for the better.Our goal is to be the first stop when a Sailor or Marine

finds themselves in financial trouble. A lot of people knowabout us, but don't know the extent of the assistance we areable to provide."In order to provide for so many Marines and Sailors, the

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society relies on the support ofactive-duty service members to help their own."The annual fund drive is important: the Society relies on

the success of this drive to continue its broad range of servic-es and programs, said Moaratty. "The Society receives dona-tions year round, but the vast majority of funds come from thegenerous donations of our active-duty members. That meansthat the $5 one person gives each month ($60 a year), mayhelp pay a families' electric bill or help buy a plane tickethome for someone experiencing a loss. That's the drivingforce behind the fund drive each year." "As financial counselors at the Fleet and Family Support

Center here at JB Charleston Weapons Station, we assist serv-ice members and their families, both active-duty and retired,in their journey towards financial resilience," said AnnaFlowers, a member of the Personal Financial ManagementTeam at the FFSC. "The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Societyis an integral part of the process. We work hand in hand withNMCRS and often refer service members in need to NMCRSfor financial assistance. It's a wonderful service which relieson the kindness and generosity of all of our donors, both pastand present. We must remember that although the core mission is finan-

cial assistance that is not all that NMCRS offers. Other serv-ices such as scholarships and budgeting for a baby to name afew, would not be possible if not for your generous donation."This year, the fund drive kicked off with a luncheon event

at the Galley on Feb. 26th.During the lunch hour, volunteers helped to serve meals and

make themselves available to provide information or answerquestions about Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society services.

Last year, the local base office provided $313,000 in assis-tance to local service members including car repairs, emer-gency travel, Quick Assist Loans and free budget reviews. Inaddition to financial support, the office held 15 Budget forBaby classes for new parents on base and gave out 120 Baby'sFirst Seabags and handmade blankets to families.

For more information, visit the NMCRS office, located atBldg. 717 on Jefferson Ave or call (843) 794-7662. You canalso log onto www.nmcrs.org for volunteer opportunities andinformation about the organization and all its services.

Annual fund drive benefitting local Sailors and Marines begins March 2nd

Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyCourtesy photo

From 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

No matter what side of Joint Base Charleston you call home,the 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office has you covered.These two locations make it easier for base members to

take advantage of the myriad of services the legal office canprovide. Legal services are provided to active-duty members, active

Guard and Reserve members, retirees and dependents. Civilianpersonnel and contractors who are deploying to theater ofoperations are eligible for wills and Powers of Attorney.

Air BaseLocated at Headquarters Bldg. 16000 at 102 E. Hill Blvd. Legal Consultation: Available on a walk-in basis on

Tuesday's from 12 to 1 p.m. for active-duty in uniform onlyand 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for everyone else.

Wills: By appointment only on Thursdays from 8 to 11 a.m.Powers of Attorney and Notary: Monday through

Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday's 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Weapons StationLocated at Headquarters Bldg. 84 at 2316 Red Bank Rd. Walk-in Legal Consultation: Monday from 8 to 11 a.m.Legal Consultation: Available by appointment on Fridays

from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Wills: By appointment only on Mondays from 12 to 2 p.m.Powers of Attorney and Notary: Available Mondays/

Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridaysfrom 8 to 11 a.m.The legal office is closed daily for lunch from 11 a.m. to 12

p.m., and is closed on Wednesdays.

The legal offices can provide the following documents:• Wills• Living Will• Durable Power of Attorney• Health Care Power of Attorney• General Power of Attorney• Specific Power of AttorneyAdvise service members on the following issues:• Adoption• Automobile/Lemon Laws• Notary Service• Divorce and Separation• Immigration• Landlord and Tennant• Mobility Requirements• Personal Finances and Debts• Power of Attorney• Wills and Estates• Renting Leases• Taxes• Service Member's Civil Relief ActCannot advise service members on the following issues:• Legal concerns of another person• Business or Commercial Enterprises• Criminal Matters• Real Estate Sales and Closing Documents

Please visit the Air Force Legal Assistance web site athttps://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil to complete a will question-naire and for useful legal information.For all legal assistance appointments, contact the legal

office at 843-963-5502.

JB Charleston legal office covers both the AB and WS

From Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Sen. Tim Scott will host a Veterans Job Fair and theDepartment of Veterans Affairs will host a VA Forum at theNorth Charleston Convention Center March 9 from 10:00 a.m.until 2:00 p.m. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center andthe Columbia VA Regional Office will offer onsite enrollmentfor VA health care, VA claims workshops, and a forum withVA leadership to gain feedback from area Veterans at theevent. The Veterans Job Fair and VA Forum is free and opento Veterans of all eras, active duty military, and their families.“There are many Service Members transitioning to

Veteran status that are in need of jobs and the VA appreciatesSenator Scott’s leadership on bringing together some of thebest employers in the Charleston area to help meet thatneed,” said Scott Isaacks, Director of the Ralph H. JohnsonVA Medical Center. “We are also looking forward to theopportunity to hear from our Veterans, enroll them with ourmedical center to provide them the highest quality healthcare, and assist them with their VA claims at this one-stopshop for Veteran services.”More than 100 area companies, Defense contractors and

government agencies will be onsite to recruit Veterans foravailable positions. VA will also provide onsite enrollment forhealth care and benefits, and vocational rehabilitation coun-selors will be available to discuss job training opportunities. Veterans should bring copies of their resume to the event.

Employers interested in participating in the job fair shouldcontact Sen. Scott’s office at (843) 727-4525.

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

Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For more information,or to REGISTER for a class or event, please call 963-4406.

February 28/ A Key Spouse Orientation Training for newly appointed Key

Spouses will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

March 3 /A “My New Space” class will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This

mandatory workshop is a prerequisite for individuals moving out ofthe dorm that addresses tips for financial success.

March 4/ 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 their date of separation? And a separat-ing service member can receive pre-separation counseling up to 12months prior to DOS. This is the first step in the process to makingyou “career ready” to leave the service; and this briefing/counselingis required prior to attending the Transition GPS Workshop.

/ A webinar, “Unleash the Power of a Budget,” will be held from 9to 10:30 a.m. A budget can set you on the course to financial independ-ence. Walk away with a personalized spending plan/budget of your own.

March 5/ A workshop, “Communicating Clearly” will be held from 10:30

a.m. to 12 p.m. This workshop, presented by the American RedCross, is designed for members recently returned from a deploymentand their family. However, the tools presented can be used by allmilitary couples to improve their communication skills.

March 6/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.

to 2 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filing

process. NOTE: Members (who do not have a copy of their medicalrecords) must sign an authorization letter at the Joint Base Charleston– Air Base Clinic’s Medical Records section. This letter must besigned NLT the Monday prior to the week’s Friday workshop thatyou plan to attend.

/ A webinar, “Is the TSP for Me?” will be held from 9 to 10 a.m.Learn the basics, purpose, how to enroll/maintain your account,strategies and more.

March 9-13/ A “Transition GPS Workshop” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. Learn how to transition and become “career ready” with ease.Spouses are encouraged to attend! Note: receipt of your mandatory TAPPre-separation Briefing is required prior to attending this workshop.

March 10/ 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 spouses’ transition into a new teaching career.

March 11/ 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!

/ A “Ready, Set, Parent!” class will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thiscourse provides useful tips for expectant parents, while helping them tounderstand the importance of budgeting for their new addition.Additionally, parents receive a FREE bundle for each expected baby!

Special Notice/ NWS ROAD CLOSURE - Weapons Station road closure and

delays: On Feb. 21, 2015, those attempting to enter the WeaponsStation at Red Bank Rd and Pomflant Rd from 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.will experience delays and closures throughout the day.

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

Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755)unless otherwise specified. To register for a class or event, call 797-7480.

March 2-6/ Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Gps) Workshop: This man-

dated 5-day workshop prepares service members for transition tocivilian life. Spouses are welcome to attend all sessions on a spaceavailable basis. This workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. atthe Fleet & Family Support Center.

March 10/ Your New Wheels: From 3 to 4:30 p.m., attendees learn how to

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

March 11/ Five Love Languages: What makes you feel loved? People

express love for one another in various ways. It is essential for cou-ples to identify how to communicate their love to one another so theycan improve their relationship. Come and discover your love lan-guage. This class will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

March 12/ Pre-Separation Counseling: This mandatory counseling will be

held from 8 to 11 a.m. and will cover benefits and entitlements whichis the first step in the transition process. Retiring members mayschedule up to 24 months prior to retirement; separating members upto 12 months prior to separation.

/ Slaying The Debt Dragon Webinar: Tired of being in debt?Explore debt’s history, what undermines our need to stay out of debt,and learn how to stay out of debt! This class will be held from 2 to3:30 p.m.

Notices/ Tobacco Cessation Group: Thinking about quitting tobacco?

There is a Tobacco Cessation Group meeting the the Naval HealthClinic Charleston. Session 1: February 9 and March 9 / Session 2:January 26, February 23 and March 23. The group meets in theWellness Classroom and runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. To register pleasecall 843-791-6916 or just show up!

/ Cutest Baby Contest, Monthly: Fleet Family Support Centeris having a Monthly Facebook Cutest Baby Contest, ages 0 to 2,every second week of the month and ends the last Friday of themonth. Stop by the Center and have your baby’s picture taken. Don'tforget to visit us on face book at JBCHARLESTONFLEETAND-FAMILYSUPPORTCENTER.

See More Briefs and Events at www.charleston.af.milTo submit a news brief, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS."

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