9-27-2013 The Patriot (Joint Base Charleston)

By Capt Frank HartnettJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

The Joint Base Charleston Safety Office and local representatives fromthe U.S. Department of Agriculture are working together to address agrowing problem on the installation.

Concentrations of non-migratory Canadian Geese on air base propertyhave steadily increased this year, with some flocks numbering more than100 birds.

The geese are a nuisance for residents and present a safety hazard to thenearby airfield which hosts more than 100,000 take-offs and landings ofmilitary, commercial and civil aircraft annually.

According to FAA records, JB Charleston and Charleston InternationalAirport have averaged 24 bird strikes a year since 1990. Most of thesestrikes result in little damage to the aircraft, however any bird strike hasthe potential to turn into a tragedy.

On Sept. 22, 1995, an E-3 Sentry aircraft operating from Elmendorf AirForce Base, Ala., crashed when its engines were disabled after ingestingCanadian Geese. Twenty-four U.S. and Canadian aircrew died and the air-craft was destroyed in the crash.

More recently, in January 2009, U.S. Airways Flight 1549 taking offfrom LaGuardia Airport in New York City struck a flock of CanadianGeese shortly after takeoff. The crew, led by Capt. Chesley "Sully"Sullenberger, successfully ditched the aircraft into the Hudson River; all

155 passengers and crew survived. Bird strikes also create costly damages. Since 2000, there have been 21

Class-A bird strikes in the Air Force. In each instance, the damages werevalued at more than $1 million to the aircraft.

Due to these dangers to both military aircrews and the travelling pub-lic, additional measures are being taken to disperse the unwanted geese.

Beginning next week, Safety office personnel and USDA technicianswill harass geese through the use of paintball markers. Paintball markersare a cost-effective method intended to provide a non-lethal option to dis-perse flocks. This activity is authorized by federal permits issued to JBCharleston. Only designated personnel will be authorized to take part inthis effort and will follow guidance regarding the use of the markers. Also,dispersal efforts will be conducted in close coordination with local air traf-fic control to ensure these efforts are not conducted during peak operationsand communications will take place in real time to provide location andheading of the flock.

"We want to ensure our efforts provide the best results without creatingadditional problems," said Capt. Brent Droze, 437th Airlift Wing flightsafety officer. "Our safety crews will make sure to use a disciplinedapproach for the well-being of the wildlife."

In addition, the installation will continue to use landscaping designs tomake the air base a less attractive location for Canadian Geese. These designsinclude installing aerators in ponds and bordering ponds with bushes.

"This is a total effort using many different options," said ChrisAnderson, 628th Air Base Wing, Chief of Safety. "Geese are a pervasivedanger to air operations and their presence is a potential threat to theAirmen and public who fly from Charleston International Airport. It's ourresponsibility to provide for the safety of those who rely on Joint BaseCharleston's wildlife management program."

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Vol. 4, No. 35 Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight! Friday, September 27, 2013Patriot

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By 2nd Lt. Alexandra TrobeJoint Base Charleston Public Affairs

“I've heard about Southern hospitality my whole life, andnow, actually getting to experience it, it's pretty impressive.”

These are the first impressions of Col. Jeff DeVore, JointBase Charleston commander. DeVore took command at achange of command ceremony Aug. 29, 2013, after serving asthe commander of the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group,where he led a joint team of Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen pro-

viding tactical airlift, aeromedical evacuation, search and res-cue, personnel recovery, intelligence, surveillance, reconnais-sance and operational support capability throughoutSouthwest Asia.

“He's also a combat warrior, fresh off his eleventh deploy-ment.” said Brig. Gen. Randall “Arlo” Guthrie, mobilizationassistant to the Commander, U.S. Air Force ExpeditionaryCenter, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., during thechange of command ceremony. “His qualifications to com-mand Joint Base Charleston are impeccable, and we are happy

to have him.” And while DeVore is settling into his

new role as the joint base commander, hiscommand philosophy is well establishedand based on three fundamental pillars.

The first pillar is purpose. “In the mili-tary, we need to know what our purpose is,why we're doing what we're doing and howit affects people. It gives us a focus and amission,” said DeVore, “If we don't have apurpose for the things we do, then weshouldn't be doing them.”

Second is compassion, which to DeVore,represents “our inner fire. It gives you thatemotional response to what you're doing.”

His third pillar is professionalism.“We chose the military, the military did-

n't choose us. When we took that commit-ment, it was to a higher standard 24-hours aday, seven days a week,” says DeVore, “Weas military members and civilians need tounderstand that the American taxpayerdeserves a higher standard.”

DeVore also plans on focusing the effortsof the base to create an environment at both

work and home enabling everybody to reach their full poten-tial. Key focal points of this plan include eliminating any typeof discrimination in the workplace to ensure a safe and pro-ductive environment.

“How do you do that? You do it together, through partner-ship and cooperation,” said DeVore. “Everything the 628thABW is going to do is going to be partnered with somebody.We want the total team effort moving forward.”

With sequestration and budgeting issues on the table,DeVore plans to continue moving Joint Base Charleston in thedirection of efficiency and resourcefulness. He intends onstretching every dollar as far as it will go because he sees ourmission sets growing even larger in the future.

DeVore's initial impression of Charleston has been positive.“The attitude of people down here is incredible, not only froma military standpoint but the community as well. I love thewarm climate, but what I'm looking forward to most is gettingout in the community and experiencing the Charlestoncharm,” he said.

After logging more than 4,000 hours as a navigator in theC-130 Hercules and being stationed all around Europe, theone thing that remains constant to DeVore is his passion forhis family. In fact, it is one of the main reasons he is lookingforward to his stateside assignment; it gives him the opportu-nity to reconnect with his wife and his children.

“Honestly, my main hobby is spending time with my fam-ily. I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids ... doingthings together. Whether it's a lazy night on the couch watch-ing a movie or enjoying some shrimp and grits in downtownCharleston,” concluded DeVore.

Reflecting upon the legacy he wishes to leave at JBCharleston, DeVore said, “I don't think it's going to be a con-crete legacy, not a name on a building or name on a street. Thetrue legacy is going to be the way that we prepare and devel-op our Sailors and Airmen here.”

Meet the Joint Base Commander: Col. Jeff DeVore

Joint Base Safety Office implementing new measures against growing flocks

Reggie Salisbury, a U.S. Army infantry veteran, D-Day survivor and World WarII prisoner of war, and Col. Jeff DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander,salute after laying a wreath during the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action retreatceremony Sept. 23, 2013, at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

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Staff Sgt. SeanVeney, 437thMaintenanceSquadron aerospacepropulsion crafts-man, prepares hisvideo monitor andborescope beforebeginning aborescopic engineinspection on a C-17Globemaster III Sept.23, 2013, at JointBase Charleston –Air Base, S.C. Aborescopic engineinspection involveschecking the com-bustion chamber,blades and the firststage high pressureturbine for anycracks, burns ordeformation

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Diamond Tip: No regretsBy Master Sgt. Seth Malcolm16th Airlift Squadron first sergeant

Throughout my career I have held manythings dear to my heart: the sound of the nation-al anthem, the gentle waving of the stars andstripes and being the best Airman I can be.These are just a few of the things I reflect onwhen I go home.

In the evening, as I transition from master ser-geant, Airman and defender of our nation tofather, husband and friend, I can't help but thinkabout the day I just had. Did I do my very best?Did I live up to the expectations of the Air Force,subordinates, peers and, most importantly,myself?

When I finally settle in for the night, I askmyself those tough questions. Sometimes I go to

bed knowing that I did everything expected of me.Other times, I realize I could have done better.

As a young Airman, I remember followingthe orders, rules and expectations of my superi-ors. They seemed to walk me through all of mytasks, answered all of my questions and provid-ed me with the feedback I needed, ensuring Icompleted all my duties correctly and on time.

Now that I am in the same role as my formerleaders, I find myself in the same situations as Idid earlier in my career, only this time there is adefinite expectation for me to fix the problemsthat arise and to give sound advice to my subor-dinates and provide the feedback they deserve.

When situations arise during your day, youhave many choices on how to deal with them.You can look for answers in Air ForceInstructions, ask co-workers for advice or you can

simply ignore the problem and hope it goes away.Being an avid sports fan, I often hear sports-

casters talking about how players "want to leaveit all on the field." In other words, they don'twant to leave the playing field and wonder ifthey could have just given a bit more effort, per-haps affecting the outcome of the game. One day,when we leave the Air Force, whether it's afterour first term or as a chief master sergeant with30 years in Air Force Blue, we don't want towonder if we could have given just a bit more.

Instead, I hope I will forever strive to do mybest, take care of my fellow wingmen and giveall I can to our squadron, our Air Force and ourcountry. I do all of this in hope that when I takeoff my uniform for the last time, I know I didmy best and I will have no regrets. I hope thesame for you.

Commentary by Col. Jeff DeVoreJoint Base Charleston commander

As a kid, I remember a cold February night backin 1980. The Winter Olympics were on televisionand the big event for the night was the UnitedStates versus the Soviet Union in ice hockey. TheU.S. team was all amateur college students whohad only started training together seven monthsprior to that cold February night. The Soviets, onthe other hand, were a team of "professional" sol-diers who had been playing together for years. TheSoviets, by all accounts, were the best hockey teamin the world. In a remarkable turn of events, theU.S. went on to win that game against the superiorSoviets 4 to 3. Many refer to that game as the"Miracle on Ice" and it is regarded by most as thegreatest sports moment in U.S. sports historybecause it was such an upset. How could 20 no-name college kids beat the best team in the world?Since that day, I was hooked on hockey, and in par-ticular, how that game was played. I have watchedthe tape several times over the years. As I grewolder, I remember referring back to that game forstrategy lessons and looking at the leadership chal-lenges the team faced. The interesting part, is a lotof what they faced as a hockey team back in 1980,we face as a nation and as service componentstoday. See if you can make the connection.

The TeamLet me lay a little ground work first so you

know where I am coming from. A hockey teamputs six folks out on the ice at once; three for-wards, two defenders and one goalie. The threeforwards are the young officers and enlisted folks.They are the ones who attack the opposition goaland who are on the front line of the mission. Theyare your scorers. They control the tempo and arethe most technically talented on the team. Theseare our captains, lieutenants, and our technicalsergeants through airman.

Next you have the defenders. They are the sen-ior officers and senior enlisted who keep the actionin front of them. They deflect the opposition attackand look to exploit mismatches on the offensiveend. These are your operations officers, enlistedsuperintendants/supervisors and first shirts.

And then there is the goalie. The commander.The last person who guards the line between suc-cess and failure. The one who is accountable forthe net/mission. Letting a goal go by the com-mander is tough, because normally a big red lightgoes off, a fog horn sounds and 15,000 peoplestand up and scream. Regardless of the issue, it isthe commander who is ultimately responsible andaccountable for keeping the puck out of the netand keeping the goals against average as close tozero as possible.

Keeping a BalanceDuring a game (mission) the same folks don't

stay out on the ice the whole time, they rotateplayers through shifts to keep fresh legs on the iceat all times. Each shift has a balance of speed,skill, and expertise. The 1980 U.S. Hockey Teamdid not have this balance in its early stages, theyhad to work on it constantly through training andpractice. We in the military also do that with our

personnel. We put certain shifts outduring high tempo periods andadjust our shifts and compositionbased on the tasks (mission sets) weare encountering. When the strategyof the other team changes, we alsoadjust to adapt to the strategy andrefocus our efforts.

AnticipationJust like a sound hockey strategy,

a sound military strategy must try toanticipate what the environmentwill look like and how we canshape that environment. Anticipation is a toughskill to learn and is often based on assumptions.That is why it is important for leaders to under-stand their environment to try and anticipatechanges or issues before they become major prob-lems. Arguably the best player to ever play hock-ey was Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky was a prolificscorer and had a sixth sense when it came toanticipation on the ice. He often said he neverwent to where the puck was, he instead alwayswent to where he thought the puck was going tobe. Sometimes he was wrong is his anticipationand assumptions, but as he gained experience, heoften found himself in the right place and pos-tured to score. Wayne Gretzky retired as theNational Hockey League's highest scoring player,so he must have been on to something. The 1980U.S. Hockey team also was very good at under-standing anticipation. They actually learned thisskill by mimicking the Soviet team. They used theSoviet style of play against the Soviets to watchtheir reactions and were able to understand theiranticipation strategy. Leaders at all levels must beable to anticipate and show foresight. They haveto develop the skill of going to where the puck isgoing to be and adapt their assumptions if theyanticipate incorrectly.

The Power PlayIn hockey, if a player commits an illegal play,

they are often sent to the penalty box for a fewminutes and the other team gets to play with aman advantage during that time. This is affection-ately known as a power play. The power playallows the team with the man advantage to attackthe opposition net. They are able to pass easilyand find more shooting lanes since the oppositionis a man down. As a leader, you are always look-ing for power play opportunities ... a chance tolight up the opposition red light. We see this inhow we effectively allocate and use resources toensure our military organizations have the train-ing, skills and equipment they need to do theirmission. If we can overwhelm the mission orissue, chances are a good result will happen.

The other perspective of the power play iswhen you are forced to play with less than thenormal six players on the ice. This is because oneof the players committed a penalty and it hurts theteam. Playing a man down does not set you up tosucceed – it forces the rest of the team to workharder to make up for the lost player’s skill andexpertise. It also does not allow for many offen-sive opportunities as the team is reacting to thetempo rather than dictating it as they could with a

team at full strength. The military isno different. We have to have all ourplayers out on the ice. When some-one gets a DUI or has disciplineproblems that result in missed worktime, the organization has to try andcompensate. In a day of reduced mil-itary budgets and manning, organiza-tions are constantly looking for waysto have an efficient and lean organi-zation. Going a man down under-mines an organization’s ability toperform. Leaders must ensure theyare doing as much as they can to mit-

igate discipline issues like DUI, etc ... or face thefact that the goals against average will go up.

The Big WinWhen the final seconds ticked off the clock in

the U.S. versus Soviet Union hockey game, theAmericans went crazy on the ice in celebration.They had accomplished something that wasunthinkable to most. As the celebration began, theU.S. goalie wrapped himself in an American flagand frantically searched the stands for his father.To that goalie, sharing that moment with his dadwas important. As leaders in the military, we oftenshare the same feeling. None of our success reallymatters without the support and balance of ourfamilies. Being able to share success and consolefailure with them is something that we must nevertake for granted with our people. Most of us arespouses, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons,daughters, et cetera. Keeping a family balanceensures all of us are centered and allows us to bemore effective in both the job and family.

DisciplineMany people who remember the "Miracle on

Ice" game often forget the U.S. still had to beatFinland two days later to actually win the Olympicgold medal. The team had to stay disciplined upuntil the very last seconds of that gold medal matchto ensure the goal was reached. Leadership is nodifferent. You have to keep discipline at the fore-front of your operation for every second. Loss offocus or complacency can put the entire operationat risk and quickly erase a lot of hard work. It is aproven fact that discipline works. Don't let a cheapgoal keep your team off the podium.

The Medal CeremonyIn 1980, 20 men overcame incredible odds to

win an Olympic gold medal. They did it as ateam. Success was never guaranteed and they hadto fight for every second of every game. Sevenmonths prior, the U.S. Coach, Herb Brooks, wasbeing questioned by the U.S. Olympic Committeeabout not picking the best players for the team.His response was simple, yet profound. He stated,“I don't need the best players, I need the rightplayers.” As leaders, we don't always get to pickour teams. And we are often given vague guid-ance based on the ever-changing environment wework in. But by leading and uniting your people,amazing things can happen. Shape that team tohave the “right” players so that everyone's role iscovered down. You never know – in the end thosefolks just might create another "miracle."

Col. Jeff DeVoreJoint Base Charleston commander

Everything I wanted to know about leadershipI learned watching a hockey game

Commentary by Col. Dennis Dabney437th Maintenance Group commander

Recently, Joint Base Charleston celebrated 20years of flying, fixing and supporting C-17s.During the two-day celebration, senior leadersentrusted Team Charleston to overcome obstaclesand serve as welcoming hosts. To accomplish thismission, everyone (regardless of rank, position orservice) was asked to put their best foot forwardand help in any way they could. You were alsoasked to solve complex problems and take onchallenging responsibilities to ensure that whenour visitors arrived, they could reflect on ourunique mission and their brush with history. Inshort, this vision demanded that joint base person-nel act as ambassadors. I think the role of ambas-sador directly applies to each of us and has a farreaching impact if we choose to take on that

responsibility not just during specialevents, but every day.

Before the TDY hiatus, I had sever-al opportunities to travel in uniform.My uniform became an immediateice-breaker that allowed others toshare war stories and discuss lovedones who served. After the obligatory,"Actually, I'm an Airman," politelyfollowed by, "No, I don't fly planes," Ioften got the chance to talk aboutwhat I do. The conversation some-times meandered into memorableassignments, recent deployments ormy take on current defense issues of the day. Theexchange usually ended with a, "Nice talking toyou, thank you for your service ... good luck." Imade a point to capitalize on those moments; toshare my pride in the highly motivated, educated,

talented, hard working men andwomen with whom I share this uni-form.

I never thought of myself as anambassador, I was just beingfriendly and sociable. After all,when you hear the word ambassa-dor, you may think of highlytrained and experienced diplomats;or perhaps foreign service person-nel our country sends overseas torepresent the U.S. Those highlyspecialized State Department rep-resentatives engage other heads of

state to further U.S. interests or enhance politicalrelations. An ambassador may be one of a fewU.S. citizens in a country or among a high popu-lation of American citizens living abroad. Either

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way, that person represents the best the U.S. has to offer:highly polished and well versed in local customs with diplo-matic skills to spare.

However, when you look at what our country asks ambas-sadors to do, I think you see some similarities with the mili-tary way of life. Taking on such a position demands commit-ment and sacrifice. Ambassadors sometimes relocate theirfamilies and take posts far from home. At times, ambassadorsserve unaccompanied and are separated from their familiesand loved ones for long periods of time. Finally, ambassadorsare assigned duties that may put them in harm's way. Whywould someone do that? They have internalized convictionsto promote the values of the U.S. Depending on the location,they receive little fanfare for their efforts bolstering relationswith the host country. This quiet dialogue facilitates trade,commerce, travel and protection for U.S. citizens who cometo that region. Sound familiar?

There's a popular social media meme going around thatshow a series of pictures or caricatures of what a personthinks they do, what their friends/family think they do andwhat they actually do. We take our military way of life forgranted. After 24 years, I've realized that not everyone under-stands what we do or some may have a very narrow view ofour service and its mission.

I challenge you to share our story as often as possible bymaking your social interactions meaningful and informative.You may not know it but you have all of the tools and attrib-utes to be an ambassador.

Take the time to share what you do, offer your expertise,leadership and problem solving skills to those in need. Youmay be the only Airman (or American) someone meets on agiven day. These types of interactions could happen down-town or while traveling abroad. We all know how manychances you get to make a first impression. Be an ambassa-dor and make a world of difference.

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Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, thanks JB Charleston – Weapons Station’s tenantcommand Ombudsmen for their dedication and support during an Ombudsman Appreciation Luncheon Sept. 20, 2013, atthe Redbank Club at JB Charleston – Weapons Station. (Left to right) Brandy Untch, Naval Nuclear Power TrainingCommand, Sharon Schmelling, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, Eileen Marcus, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit,Kimberly Walker, NNPTC, Michelle Taylor, NCBC, Ruth Warren-Goldston, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Aimee Pereira, NavyReserve European Command, Suerjee Lee, NHCC, Brooke Johnson, NOSC and Josie Quay, Naval Support Activity.Navy Ombudsmen assist and serve as liaisons between Sailors’ commands and families, enabling servicemembers to focuson their jobs. Ombudsmen disseminate information, assist with crisis management and provide social and recreationalopportunities for families. They are “network specialists” and often find themselves taking on the role of mother, mentor,friend and confidante.

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By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – One after another Sept. 18 in a hearingbefore a House panel, the nation's service chiefs describedhow severe budget cuts required by law in fiscal year 2014would slash their forces, capabilities and readiness and raisesecurity risks to the American people.

The House Armed Services Committee heard testimony onplanning for sequestration in fiscal 2014 from Army Chief ofStaff Gen. Ray Odierno, Chief of Naval Operations Adm.Jonathan W. Greenert, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A.Welsh III and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos.

Sequestration is the name for a decade-long series of severebudget cuts mandated by the Budget Control Act of 2011 thatamount to $470 billion taken from defense spending in addi-tion to an equivalent cut that already was planned.

In fiscal 2013 the cuts, implemented only in the last half ofthe year and leading to six furlough days for DOD civilianemployees, were $37 billion. In fiscal 2014 they are estimat-ed to be $52 billion.

In his comments to the panel, Greenert said sequestrationwould reduce readiness in the Navy's preparations for fiscal2014, its impacts realized mainly in operations and mainte-nance and in investments.

"There are several operational impacts, but the most con-cerning to me is that reductions in operations and maintenanceaccounts are going to result in having only one nondeployedcarrier strike group and one amphibious ready group trainedand ready for surge operations," Greenert said.

"We have a covenant with the global combatant command-ers and the national command authority," he told the panel."We provide carrier strike groups forward ready on deploy-ment, and that's generally two. We have two to three, general-ly three, ready to respond within about 14 days. And then wehave about three within 60 to 90 days. That's what we'vesigned up to. That's called the fleet response plan. That has tochange now."

The Navy also will be forced to cancel maintenance,inevitably leading to reduced life for ships and aircraft, hesaid, adding that the service will conduct only safety-essentialrenovation of facilities, further increasing the maintenancebacklog.

The Navy probably will be compelled to keep a hiring freezein place for most of its civilian positions, Greenert added,affecting the spectrum and balance of the civilian force.

Because the Navy will not be able to use prior-year fundsto mitigate sequestration cuts in its investment accounts as itcould in fiscal 2013, without congressional action it will loseat least a Virginia-class submarine, a littoral combat ship, andan afloat forward-staging base, the admiral said.

"We will be forced to delay the delivery of the next aircraftcarrier, the Ford, and will delay the mid-life overhaul of theGeorge Washington aircraft carrier. Also we'll cancel procure-ment of 11 tactical aircraft," he noted.

Greenert said the Navy needs to transfer $1 billion into itsoperations and maintenance account by January and $1 billioninto its procurement accounts post-sequestration to get ship-building back on track and to meet its essential needs.

"Other deliveries of programs and weapon systems may bedelayed regardless," he added, "depending on the authoritythat we are granted to reapportion funds between accounts."

On the topics of nuclear deterrence and cyber, Greenertsaid, "My job is to provide strategic nuclear deterrence, safeand credible, number one. Right behind that is cyber. ... Weare staying the course on our cyber warrior plan that we'vebriefed in here. Through any budget scenario ... we have gotto maintain that."

In his remarks, Welsh emphasized the danger of having tochoose between a ready force today, or a modern force tomor-row. He told the panel that if sequestration stays in place infiscal 2014, the Air Force will be forced to cut flying hours byup to 15 percent.

"Within three to four months, many of our flying units willbe unable to maintain mission readiness," he said. "We'll can-cel or significantly curtail major exercises again, and we'llreduce our initial pilot production targets."

Over the long term, sequestration will significantly affectthe service's force structure, readiness and modernization,Welsh said, adding that over the next five years the servicecould be forced to cut up to 25,000 total force airmen, orabout 4 percent of its people.

"We also will probably have to cut up to 550 aircraft, about9 percent of our inventory," the general said. "And to achievethe necessary savings in aircraft force structure, we'll beforced to divest entire fleetsof aircraft."

To determine the properforce structure, the Air Forcewill prioritize global, long-range capabilities and multi-role platforms needed tooperate in a highly contestedenvironment. Other plat-forms will be at risk, the gen-eral said.

"We plan to protect readi-ness to the maximum extentpossible [and to] prioritizefull-spectrum training,because if we're not readyfor all possible scenarios,we'll be forced to acceptwhat I believe is unnecessaryrisk, which means we maynot get there in time, it maytake the joint team longer towin, and our people will beplaced at greater risk," Welshadded.

Air Force modernizationand recapitalization forecastswill be bleak if sequestrationcontinues, he said, affectingevery program.

"We will favor recapital-ization over modernization

whenever that decision is required," he said. "That's why ourtop three acquisition priorities will remain the KC-46, the F-35, and the long-range strike bomber."

The U.S. Air Force is the best in the world and a vital pieceof the world's best military team, the general said, "but theimpacts are going to be significant, and the risk occurs fromreadiness in the ways it impacts our airmen."

In his remarks to the panel, Amos said that for the MarineCorps to meet requirements of the defense strategic guidanceit needs 186,800 active-duty Marines to meet steady-staterequirements, go to war, and preserve a 1-to-3 ratio ofdeployed time to home-station time for Marines.

"Our share of the 2011 Budget Control Act's $487 billionreduction cut our end strength to 182,000," he said. "Based onsequestration, I simply cannot afford a force that size."Sequestration will force the Marines to plow through scarceresources, funding old equipment and weapon systems to tryto keep them functional, the general said.

The Marines will be forced to reduce or cancel moderniza-tion programs and infrastructure investments to maintainreadiness for deployed and next-to-deploy units, he said.Money that should be available for procuring new equipmentwill be rerouted to maintenance and spare accounts for legacyequipment, including a 42-year-old Nixon-era amphibiousassault vehicle, he added.

It is imperative to preserve the range of strategic options forthe commander in chief, the secretary of defense, andCongress, Odierno told the panel.

"Together," the general said, "we must ensure our Army candeliver a trained and ready force that deters conflict but whennecessary has the capability and capacity to execute a sustainedsuccessful major combat operation. The Budget Control Actwith sequestration simply does not allow us to do this."

If Congress does not act to mitigate the magnitude andspeed of reductions with sequestration, Odierno said, theArmy will not be able to fully execute requirements of thedefense strategic guidance issued in 2012.

By the end of fiscal 2014, the Army will have significantlydegraded readiness, as 85 percent of active and reservebrigade combat teams will be unprepared for contingencyrequirements, he said.

The Army will be forced to take cuts from a wartime highof 570,000 soldiers in the active Army, 358,000 in the ArmyNational Guard and 205,000 in the Army Reserve to no morethan 420,000 in the active Army, 315,000 in the ArmyNational Guard and 185,000 in the Army Reserve, the gener-al said.

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Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston provides the U.S. warfighter the ability toquickly generate combat power at any location designated by the National CommandAuthority by establishing, maintaining and reconstituting Army Prepositioned Stocks Afloat.

“At ASLAC, our job is to perform maintenance on Army equipment that is prepositionedon ships and have it ready for the warfighter at any given moment,” said Robert O'Brien,ASLAC general manager. “Here at ASLAC, we also receive, inventory and package varioussupply class stocks for storage.”

Currently, the ASLAC team consists of 34 Department of Defense civilians, nine militaryservice members, and numerous contractors.

“A huge part of our mission is the Army Prepositioned Stocks program,” said O'Brien.“This program consists of supplies prepositioned on afloat ships and on land in Europe, Koreaand Southwest Asia.”

APS afloat is a key component of the Army's strategic mobility triad that includes sealift andairlift. The ability to hand off equipment, wherever it is needed, reduces the deployment responsetime for gaining tactical units conducting critical contingency operations around the world.

ASLAC team members perform maintenance on Army tactical cargo. When a ship arrivesat Wharf Alpha at the Naval Weapons Station, ASLAC overseas the unloading of any cargothat is in need of servicing or replacing. Replacement cargo is prepositioned and ASLAC over-sees the cargo loading operations. A typical ship can carry more than 5,500 sets, kits, and out-fits that are containerized or loaded on the beds of trucks and trailers.

Cargo is loaded onto USNS Watson-Class Large, Medium Speed Roll-On, Roll-Off ships.Each ship contains 393,000 square feet of storage space on seven decks and is capable of hous-ing tanks, wheeled vehicles, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, weapons, medicalsupplies and even Meals Ready to Eat – everything needed to supply a brigade-sized combatteam ordered into action.

Ships are prepositioned throughout the world, including Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean andGuam/Saipan in the Pacific Ocean. The ships will normally stay on station for 24-30 months.

ASLAC also manages and oversees the maintenance cycles of the ammunition stowed ontwo container ships. Each ship holds approximately 2,300 containers of various types ofammunition and carries a net explosive weight of 9 million pounds.

“I love the mission that I do because it supports soldiers in saving lives,” said JohnnelCancer, ALSAC heavy wheel mechanic. “I take pride in our work – vehicles come in one wayand go out the other. We get everything ready for troops going into battle ... all you need is thesoldier, and that is a proud thing to be a part of.”

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Robert Kramer, Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston mechanic level III, works on anArmy tactical vehicle Sept. 24, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. ASLACprovides the U.S. warfighter the ability to quickly generate combat power at any location des-ignated by the National Command Authority by establishing, maintaining and reconstitutingArmy Prepositioned Stocks Afloat.


Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charleston is a staging command foruploading and downloading of the ships at Wharf Alpha, Joint BaseCharleston – Naval Weapons Station, S.C.

Courtesy photoSamuel Richard, Army Strategic Logistics Activity Charlestonmechanic level II, works on an Army tactical vehicle Sept. 24,2013, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C.

U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Ashlee GallowayDean Ramnarine, Army Strategic LogisticsActivity Charleston quality assurance specialistand Tony Joyner, quality control inspector,inspect an Army tactical vehicle Sept. 24, 2013, atJoint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C.


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By Capt. Frank HartnettJoint Base Charleston CFC Representative

The Combined Federal Campaign is kicking off at JointBase Charleston Monday Sept. 30, and will conclude Nov. 8.

A CFC 5K run is scheduled for Oct. 4, featuring free give-aways and speakers from local charities.

The campaign is being conducted with the assistance of theCoastal Carolina CFC which oversees efforts in 11 countiesthroughout South Carolina.

This year’s theme is “You make it happen,” and more than2,500 charities are listed in this year’s brochure which can beprovided by your squadron representative.

The charities showcased in the CFC range from local tonational efforts and assist a wide range of interests.

Last year the 315th Airlift Wing, 437th AW and 628th AirBase Wing donated more than $186,000, and the CoastalCarolina CFC raised $1.83 million.

This year, the installation is setting a reasonable goal ofmeeting or exceeding last year’s figures, while the CoastalCarolina CFC is aiming for $1.81 million

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The common logon, developed by theDOD and Veterans' Administration allowsbeneficiaries of DOD or Veterans' Affairs pro-grams to access various benefit websitesusing a single username and password. Allmilitary members are required to establish anaccount, said Karen Bennett, the AFPCDefense Enrollment Eligibility ReportingSystem Operations branch chief.

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Reggie Salisbury, U.S. Army infantry veteran, D-Day survivor and World War II prisoner of war, attends thePrisoner of War/Missing in Action Retreat ceremony Sept. 20, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C.Several former POWs from the local area attended the ceremony to pay their respects and to be honored fortheir sacrifices.

Joint Base Charleston Airmen stand in formation during the Prisoner of War/Missing inAction retreat ceremony Sept. 23, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The emptyformation on to the right represents servicemembers who are missing in action.

Airman 1st Class Matthew Lewis and SeniorAirman Tyler Vaughn, Joint BaseCharleston Honor Guardsmen, retire thecolors during the Prisoner of War/Missingin Action retreat ceremony Sept. 23, 2013,at JB Charleston – Air Base, S.C.

Members from each military branch run with their respective service flags to theJoint Base Charleston – Air Base parade grounds for the start of the Prisonerof War/Missing in Action Retreat ceremony Sept. 20, 2013, at JB Charleston,S.C. Teams from various joint base units took part in a vigil run around the basetrack, carrying the POW/MIA flag around the track non-stop for 24 hours.

Airmen from the Joint Base CharlestonHonor Guard render a 21-gun salute duringthe Prisoner of War/Missing in Actionretreat ceremony Sept. 23, 2013, at JBCharleston – Air Base, S.C.

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Retired Air Force Lt. Col.Thomas Hanton speaks at thePrisoner of War/Missing inAction Luncheon Sept. 20,2013, at Joint Base Charleston– Air Base, S.C. Hanson wastaken as a prisoner in NorthVietnam after his F-4 Phantomwas shot down during a searchand rescue mission June 27,1972, and held until his releaseon March 28, 1973.

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Story and photos by Senior Airman Meredith Thomas315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Several members of the 315th Airlift Wing joined forces and braved boot-camp style obsta-cles, biting insects and lots and lots of mud during Charleston's inaugural Dirty Girl Mud Run atLegare Farms on Johns Island , Sept. 14, 2013.

Dirty Girl partners with Bright Pink – an organization dedicated to finding a cure for breastcancer. The group started the mud run to educate women on the risk factors and warning signsof breast and ovarian cancer.

In addition to educating women, Dirty Girl plans on donating more than $250,000 towardcancer research in 2013, according the organization's website.

Organizers of the women's-only 5K touted the experience as an untimed, non-competitiveexercise in teamwork and perseverance. Participants of all fitness levels were encouraged totackle obstacles like the “utopian tubes” tunnel crawl and the “PMS (Pretty Muddy Stuff)”mud pit.

Senior Master Sgt. Karla Rose, 315th Force Support Squadron superintendent, saw theevent as the perfect opportunity to have a great time but also show solidarity and support forcancer survivors and women currently battling the disease.

“Initially it just sounded like fun,” Rose said. “But then I looked at the date and realized itwas on Lisa Sweatt's birthday. She's a multiple-time cancer survivor so it just seemed right.”

Rose assembled a team of 12 “Mudruckers,” including Sweatt and seven Reservists at JointBase Charleston, to tackle the 3.1-mile course.

Sweatt, the chief of Family Support with the Wing, ran the race free of charge thanks to theDirty Girl organizers who offer free registration to any cancersurvivor looking to take to the mud.

Others on the team ran in honor of someone close to themwho had struggled with a cancer diagnosis.

Master Sgt. Barbara Sosebee, 315th Mission SupportGroup career advisor, fought through a knee injury to com-plete the course for her friend who is currently receiving can-cer treatments.

“I just prayed the night before that I would have thestrength to make it through,” Sosebee said. “She's in physicaltherapy right now to learn how to the walk to the mailbox,walk to the bathroom. I figured if she could do that, then Icould do this run with a messed up leg.”

Sosebee, despite spending the previous week on crutches,and with the help of her teammaters, only had to forgo oneobstacle, a military-style low crawl under a wall.

“It was difficult but we got each other through it,” saidSosebee. “I really enjoyed the spirit of our team. We were allin it together and that's the way we are with everything.”

In the end, the “Mudruckers” headed toward the finish linelinked arm-in-arm and took part in one final, celebratory mudbath.

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Tech. Sgt. Kristin Dierkhising, United States Air Force Reserve recruiter with the 315th Airlift Wing,shows off her muddy face during the Dirty Girl Mud Run Sept. 14, at Legare Farms on JohnsIsland, S.C. The women’s-only 5K run helps raise money for breast and ovarian cancer researchwhile also increasing awareness of the warning signs and symptoms of these diseases.

Senior Master Sgt. Karla Rose, 315th Force Support Squadronsuperintendent, gives Master Sgt. Barbara Sosebee, 315thMission Support Group career advisor, some support Sept. 14,as she finishes traversing a cargo net during the Dirty Girl MudRun held at Legare Farms on Johns Island, S.C.

The “Mudruckers,” a team of 315th Airlift Wing reservists andtheir friends, celebrate the completion of the Dirty Girl Mud RunSept. 14 by taking a dip in the final mud pit at Legare Farms onJohns Island, S.C.

The “Mudruckers,” a team of 315th Airlift Wing Reservists andtheir friends, link arms as they near the final mud pit obstacle ofthe Dirty Girl Mud Run held at Legare Farms on Johns Island,S.C. Sept. 14, 2013.

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SHINDAD, Afghanistan – It started as any other trainingday for the crew of Jayhoon 11; however, the events of Sept.7 proved to be a test of tactics, training and teamwork.

“Start up and taxi were uneventful,” said Tech. Sgt. MattyGarcia, a 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron Mi-17evaluator aerial gunner. “Upon holding short of Jayhoon Pad,Shindand Tower informed us to hold position for an emer-gency in progress.”

The emergency occurred moments earlier when U.S. ArmyChief Warrant Officer 4 Thomas “Andy” Miller and Afghan airforce Lt. Massoud Islamkhil's MD530 helicopter landed on animprovised explosive device during a routine training mission.

The detonation threw shrapnel and debris in all directions,blew one of the aircraft skids and pieces of rotor down theside of the hill and started the aircraft on fire.

“Knowing that we were armed, and that my crew wastrained in rescue, I requested to launch to assist,” said Capt.Mary Clark, the 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group Mi-17 evaluator pilot and chief of flight safety.

“I made a quick approach to the base of the hill with theidea of dropping off my back enders to assist the victims,” shesaid. “Once on the ground, we realized the hill was much larg-er than we initially assessed and impractical to hike.”

After discussing options with the crew, Clark made the

decision to get as close to the crash site as possible and haveGarcia jump out of the aircraft to assess and treat the victims.

“I called the aircraft as close as I thought safe to the rockface on the right side of the aircraft and called for a descent toapproximately 10 feet,” Garcia said. “I notified the crew thatI would be off (communications), released my gunner's beltand unplugged from the comm cord. I exited the aircraft offthe right step at approximately 10-15 feet. Upon landing Iimmediately started on foot up the hill to the crash site.”

On the hilltop, Garcia faced a scene of broken bones, bloodnear the burning aircraft. Both Miller and Islamkhil were out-side the aircraft, but only Miller was conscious. He toldGarcia he believed Islamkhil was dead, despite his efforts ofplacing tourniquets on the Afghan's arm and leg.

“At this point I heard a 'popping' sound,” Garcia said. “Ilooked at the crash site, approximately 50 feet away, and real-ized that CW4 Miller's M-4 was in the fire, and his bag con-taining extra rounds was on fire. I heard one round go past myhead and I immediately repositioned Mr. Miller behind a rock.I was afraid that he would be hit by a round cooking off. Itwas at that moment that I heard the Afghan cry out and real-ized that he was still alive. I told Mr. Miller to keep talking totower. He was weak and I did not want him to lose conscious-ness. I reasoned that if he was talking on the radio, he wouldnot lose consciousness.”

While Garcia was busy on the ground, Clark was making callsto request a hoist and two litters to transport the victims from the

site. At the same time, she said, she was also thinking of the bestway to provide additional support to Miller and Islamkhil.

“I knew we had firemen on board and that they would havemedical training,” she said. “I needed my remaining gunner andmy flight engineer to call my hover clearance and man our gunsagainst further threats. With this in mind, I asked Master Sgt.(Dan) Parker, a fireman, if he was willing to jump out and assist.”

Parker agreed to assist with the medical action taking placeon the ground, and Clark made another drop off near the site.

“(When) Master Sgt. Parker arrived at the crash site, I knew hewas a firefighter with more medical training than me, so I direct-ed him to assist the Afghan in any way he could,” Garcia said.“Master Sgt. Parker did an outstanding job assessing the Afghanand calming him.”

During that time, both Jayhoon 11 and her sister ship set upa tight orbit, keeping in constant contact with the tower. Whenthe Army HH-60 Pave Hawk arrived on scene, Clark helpedthem navigate to the scene.

“When the Army 60s arrived on scene we moved our two-ship to the south to keep up a protective posture but remainclear so we weren't in the way of their hoist operations,” Clarksaid. “We were very lucky that we were in the right place atthe right time with very capable crews that day.”

Clark spoke with Miller before his surgery, who thankedher for saving his life. He said he was grateful for Garcia'spresence and reassurance on top of the medical aid and radiocoordination he provided.

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By 1st Lt. Leanne Babcock and Staff Sgt. Rashard Coaxum315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 315th Airlift Control Flight wel-comed a new commander during a change ofcommand ceremony Sept. 22, 2013, in theYonkie auditorium at Joint Base Charleston,S.C.

Lt. Col. Don Thigpen II took command ofthe ALCF, succeeding the units previouscommander, Lt. Col. Zebedee Lau, who isset to retire.

"In leadership it's about giving peopleopportunity," Thigpen said. "They've beengiven to me and I really appreciate it and I'llmake the best of it."

Thigpen, a C-17 Globemaster III pilotwith more than 6700 flight hours, mostrecently held position as the ALCF's opera-tions officer as well as being a C-17 instruc-tor aircraft commander.

A 22-year- veteran of the military,

Thigpen has stretched his career across threebranches of service on the way to becomingthe ALCF commander.

Looking forward to his mission ahead asunit commander, Thigpen said that he real-izes he has to step up into the role that hispredecessor left behind.

"Lt. Col. Lau leaves big shoes to be filled,but he has faith in me," Thigpen said."Someone like him is impossible toreplace – you can't replicate that kind ofexperience.

"As commanders, we are the helmsmanthat steers the ship, we are the rudder andI'm looking forward to the future," he added.

Thigpen reaffirmed that he is happy withwhere the ALCF is now, with the future thatit holds as well as working with his fellowairmen in the days to come.

"Zeb [Lt. Col. Lau] has left me a fine,happy baby and it's growing," Thigpen said."I'm glad to be here and I look forward tosupporting you all in the future.

315th Airlift Control Flight gets new commander

Lt. Col. Don Thigpen II accepts the 315th Airlift Control Flight guidon during a change of com-mand ceremony Sept. 22, 2013, in the Yonkie Auditorium at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Thigpenis succeeding previous commander Lt. Col. Zebedee Lau as the unit’s commander.

U.S. Air Force photos / Staff Sgt. Rashard Coaxum

Each year, flu season affects millions of men, women and children. Flu season usuallybegins in October, so now is a great time to protect yourself and your family from the fluby getting vaccinated. The flu shot is easy to get and inexpensive – often free – for TRI-CARE beneficiaries and this year the flu vaccine offers even more protection.

Until now, seasonal flu vaccines have only protected against three strains of flu - twostrains of influenza A, which usually causes more cases and more severe illness, and oneof influenza B, which is less common but also circulates in multiple forms. The new vac-cines include protection against a second strain of influenza B, which experts expect willprevent the vast majority of type B infections.

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect thenose, throat and lungs. People suffering from the flu often have a fever, cough, sore throat,stuffy nose, body aches, headaches and fatigue. According to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC), the flu virus spreads from person to person and can be moreserious for young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with medical condi-tions. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

TRICARE covers both the flu shot and flu mist. Beneficiaries may be able get their fluvaccine, at no cost, from a military treatment facility, hospital or from a pharmacist at oneof the 45,000 network pharmacies that administer vaccines to TRICARE beneficiaries.Find a participating pharmacy at www.express-scripts.com/tricare/pharmacy, or by callingExpress Scripts at 1-877-363-1303.

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Air Force Reserve Maj. Kristina Spindel comforts a patient while flying in a WC-130JHurricane Hunter aircraft during aeromedical evacuation training on Joint Base SanAntonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 19, 2013. Spindel, a flight nurse, is assigned to the433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.

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receive information on disability benefits and medical recordsreview. To make an appointment or register for any of the workshopsfeatured this month, please call the Fleet & Family Support Center,Joint Base Charleston-NWS, Bldg. 755, at 843-794-7480.

Relocation Assistance (RAP) - The Fleet and Family SupportCenter offers assistance to transferring service members and theirfamilies by providing information on their next assignment viaMilitary Home Front. We also provide assistance in getting settledvia a resource room with job listings, a telephone, a fax machine,copier, and internet access.

We maintain a relocation computer system called Military HomeFront that provides up-to-date information on most military duty sta-tions and communities - plus we can provide additional informationand personalized service).

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

Center at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station (Building 755) unlessotherwise specified. To register for a class or event, please call 764-7480.

September 27/ An Interviewing for Success class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to

noon. Learn positive interviewing techniques and how to respond todifficult questions.

October 2-5/ Pet-Paw-Looza: The Navy Exchange is holding a free, four-day

outdoor event Oct. 2 - 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tons of pet friendlygiveaways. Pets are welcome and there will be a Canine Costumecontest.

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

Readiness Center (Building 500) unless otherwise specified. For moreinformation, or to register for a class or event, please call 963-4406.

October 1/ A "My New Space" class will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30

a.m. A prerequisite for individuals moving out of the dorm, thismandatory workshop addresses tips for financial success.

/ An "Explore Employment & Scholarship Services for Spouses"workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn aboutFREE available resources and services such as employment,resumes, the local job market and scholarships.

/ An "Unleash the Power of a Budget" workshop will be heldfrom 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Learn to create a budget and see how itcan help you reach your financial goals.

October 3/ Mandatory TAP Preseparation Briefings will be provided for

Separatees and Retirees from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. Did you know, perPublic Law 107-103, in the case of anticipated retirement, retiringservice members can receive pre-separation counseling up to 24months prior to DOS? And a separating service member can receivepre-separation counseling up to 12 months prior to DOS. This is thefirst step in the process to making you "career ready" to leave theservice. This briefing/counseling is required prior to attending theTAP GPS Workshop.

October 4/ A Workshop for VA Disability Claims will be held from 8 a.m.

to 12 p.m. The VA representative will cover the VA claims and filingprocess and individual claims assistance will be provided from 12:30p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Note: Members who do not have a copy of theirmedical records must sign an authorization letter at the Joint BaseCharleston - Air Base Clinic's Family Practice section. This letter ismust be signed NLT the Monday prior to the week's Friday workshopthat you plan to attend.

October 7/ Ace That Interview! On October 7, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., join us

to learn interviewing tips/techniques and practice with expert coaching!

October 8/ Get the Best Deal on Your Next Car. Join us on October 8, from

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., to gain insight into the car selling industryand how to use that knowledge to your advantage.

/ Educational Opportunities Counseling (EOC). On October 8,1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., half-hour consultations available to help youreach your educational goals!

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HEAD UP – U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dwayne Watson uses his weapon to push con-certina wire away from his face while running a six-hour endurance course at the MarineCorps Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 22, 2013. Watson is assignedto Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3.

YUKON OPERATIONThe fleet replenishmentoiler USNS Yukon steamsnext to the aircraft carrierUSS George Washingtonduring a replenishment inthe Pacific Ocean, Sept.18, 2013. The GeorgeWashington was support-ing maritime securityoperations and theatersecurity cooperationefforts in the U.S. 7th Fleetarea of responsibility.

SEIZURE EXERCISEU.S. Sailors conduct a visit, board,search and seizure exercise withBangladeshi sailors duringCooperation Afloat Readiness andTraining Bangladesh 2013 inChittagong, Bangladesh, Sept. 19,2013. The sailors are assigned tothe Maritime Civil Affairs andSecurity Training Command.

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HIGHLIGHTING AIRMENAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. MarkA. Welsh III, right, shakes handswith the airmen he highlighted aspart of his keynote address duringthe Air Force Association's 2013 Air & Space Conference andTechnology Exposition at NationalHarbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2013. Duringhis address, Welsh emphasizedhow each airman contributes toglobal vigilance, reach and powerfor the United States.U.S. Air Force photo / Michael Pausic

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