A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 71 No. 11 • March 21, 2014

37th TRW chief hangs up his blues

Courtesy photo Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker speaks to Airmen and family members assembled at the Air Force Ball in September 2011. Recker retires Friday in a ceremony after a 30-year Air Force career, in which he spent his fi nal three years at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as the 37th Training Wing command chief master sergeant.See story page 3. Obituary News IAAFA celebrates Attention – The Joint Base San Antonio- Maj. Gen. A. J. Stewart Cyber at Red Flag 71st anniversary Lackland Luke Gate Visitor Control Center remembered pg 4 pg 10 will reopen Monday. The Valley Hi Gate pg 2 VCC will be closed until further notice.

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Joint Base San Antonio- IN MEMORIAM Lackland Editorial Staff

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA Former AFPC commander Commander

Todd G. White 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA loses battle with cancer Public Affairs Director By Paige Hughes biography. tions of Airmen and their family Oscar Balladares Air Force Personnel Center public affairs chief Throughout his career, members. JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs Chief Stewart commanded an air re- Stewart commanded AFPC at Leslie E. Finstein Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, who fueling squadron, an operations a time when significant personnel Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart Internal Communications Chief had an illustrious 32-year mili- Managing Editor group and a flying training wing. initiatives were underway. Those Later in life, he became an advo- 671-4111 tary career, most recently as He flew air refueling missions in included transforming person- cate for that program, frequently the commander of Air Force support of the U.S.-led invasion of nel services delivery for the total remarking on the positive impact Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Jeffers Personnel Center, died March 9. Grenada in 1983 and deployed force, merging three commands BBBS had on his early life. Editor He was 55. to Southwest Asia in support of into a single integrated organiza- According to General Stewart, Mike Joseph Stewart lost his battle with Saudi Arabia during the Iran tion and managing the force to his life changed at age 16 when Senior Writer brain cancer, which he fought for and Iraq war in 1985. He also meet congressionally mandated an Air Force Academy recruit- Jose T. Garza, III more than two years. He wrote deployed as Combined Air end strength. ing team visited his high school. Sports/Staff Writer openly about his battle in a high- Operations Center director of Mo- The general believed in be- He knew from that day forward, Dorothy Lonas ly publicized commentary “Never bility Forces in support of the wars ing fit, healthy and strong. He he wanted to serve his country as Page Design/Illustrator saw this coming: Lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan. was an active member of the Air an Airman. in trying times,” published March In June 2008, he came to Force Cycling Team and rode with “We have the world’s most re- Office 12, 2012. Joint Base San Antonio- the team in 2011 and 2012 spected and feared Air Force. The 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 During his career, the general Randolph and took com- at Register’s Annual Great Bike secret to our success is not in our JBSA-Lackland, Texas was driven to create a better Air mand of Air Force Recruiting Ride Across Iowa. hardware or software, but it is our 78236-5103 671-2908; Force for all Airmen. His passion Service, Air Education and Train- However, his true passion was Airmen,“ said the general in 2010. (fax) 671-2022 for military service, integrity and ing Command, where he was golfing. He golfed every weekend Stewart is survived by his wife, Email: [email protected] excellence was reflected in his responsible for more than 2,600 and often found solace from a dif- Areetha Carter-Stewart; two sons, Commander's Action Line daily actions. He often remarked Airmen and civilians in more than ficult day on the links in the early Brian Vincent Stewart and John http://go.usa.gov/jhXh that his steadfast commitment to 1,200 recruiting offices across the evenings. Calvin Stewart II; his mother, Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) serve was ignited every time he United States and abroad. His military honors and deco- Sandra Stewart; his step- For advertising information: looked at the American flag. Stewart epitomized the recruit- rations include the Distinguished mother, Lillian Stewart and EN Communities A beloved military lead- P.O. Box 2171, ing spirit as he frequently lauded Service Medal, Legion of Merit four sisters: Gwen Williamson, San Antonio, Texas 78297 er and sought-after speaker, the Air Force’s emphasis on qual- and Defense Meritorious Service Dawn Stewart, Tracy Stewart 250-2440 Stewart captured the hearts and ity of character and quality of ef- medal. and Lisa Campbell. He is preced- minds of his audiences with his fort. Stewart was born March 6, ed in death by his father, John C. This newspaper is published by vivid stories and candid referenc- “If you want to be a part of 1959 in rural Dinwiddie County, Stewart. EN Communities, a private firm in no es about the military, his career something special, if you want to Va. and was raised in Baltimore A celebration of his life will way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with and life lessons. go as far as you can possibly go by a single mother who checked be held Monday beginning at JBSA-Lackland, Texas. This commercial Stewart began his mili- in an unconstrained environment, his homework each night, kept 9:45 a.m. with a military fly- enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members tary career as an Air Force there’s nothing else like it. It’s a books in the house and attended over, at the Community Bible of the U.S. military services. Contents Academy cadet, graduating phenomenal service,” the general parent-teacher meetings, he said Church, 2477 North Loop 1604 of the Talespinner are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, in 1981 and going on to be- said of the Air Force in 2011. in an Air Force video in December East, San Antonio. In lieu of the U.S. government, the Department come a mobility pilot, flying the In August 2010, Stewart took 2011. cards and flowers, donations in of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force. KC-135 Stratotanker and the over as commander of AFPC, Growing up with a working Stewart’s memory may be made The appearance of advertising in C-17 Globemaster, among others. where he oversaw 10 subordi- mother and three sisters, he found to the American Brain Tumor this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute He logged more than 3,000 flying nate units and more than 3,600 male role models through the Big Association (http://hope.abta.org/ endorsement by the Department of hours, according to his Air Force personnel responsible for opera- Brothers Big Sisters program. goto/AJStewart). Defense, the Department of the Air Force or EN Communities, of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, JBSA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response physical handicap, political affiliation, Exercise Wednesday or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. All Joint Base San Antonio locations will be JBSA SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE • 808-SARC (7272) Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office participating in an exercise Wednesday in order to DOD SAFE HELPLINE • (877) 995-5247 of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, educate the community on actions necessary to unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. protect themselves from the affects of severe weather, JBSA CRISIS HOTLINE • 367-1213 Deadline for story submissions such as tornado activity. For information, call 221-0714. is noon Wednesday the week prior JBSA DUTY CHAPLAIN • 365-6420 to publication. March 21, 2014 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 EWS IN RIEF CompiledN by Mike Joseph, JBSA-Lackland B Public Affairs 37th TRW command chief retires MARCH 31 By Mike Joseph send them off to expeditionary oper- WOMENS HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs A luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 31 ations and they would succeed. Basic at the JBSA-Randolph Parr Club con- training today is more relevant cludes the month-long celebration with When the 37th Training Wing to what we need than when I gradu- guest speaker Mary Saunders, retired Air command chief master sergeant ated in 1984.” Force major general, who was selected as arrived at Joint Base San Antonio- Asked to describe today’s BMT, the Texas Woman’s University Leadership Lackland in the fall of 2011, his mes- Recker said “inspirational” would be Institute’s executive director to prepare sage to the enlisted corps was “enjoy his one-word choice. young men and women for positions of what you’re doing.” “I’m inspired by how dedicated leadership. Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker has the NCO corps is, how quickly they spent 30 years in the Air Force living realized we had a problem and how by that message he’s delivered to nu- most of them rushed in to be part of 502ND AIR BASE WING ENLISTED merous young Airmen. He’ll express the solution,” he said, referring to an PROMOTION CEREMONY The 502nd Air Base Wing monthly it to graduating Airmen one last time Air Force investigation of trainee enlisted promotion ceremony is at 3 p.m. as the wing’s senior enlisted leader sexual assault by military training March 31 at the Bob Hope Theater on at Friday’s Air Force Basic Military instructors. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Noise- Training parade before his retire- “It was inspirational to me that makers are highly encouraged. ment ceremony later in the day. NCOs were rushing toward the guns, “I will never, ever be this lucky not running away,” Recker said. “The APRIL 4 again,” Recker said. “I’ve had a fan- majority of our NCOs were indignant tastic Air Force career. that some among them had dam- AARP SMART DRIVING COURSE An AARP Smart Driver course is from “I get to go out on top in an or- aged the institution through their 12:30-5 p.m. April 4 at Air Force ganization that makes a difference disregard for our core values. Quite Village 2. The course covers driving every day in the lives of our Air- honestly, they were embarrassed. strategies, new laws and challenges with men,” he said. “I could never ask in a “I have no doubt our institution is local driving. million years to have the level of suc- better because of what we’ve gone Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker Participants will receive a certifi cate, cess that I’ve had in the Air Force. If through,” he said. good for three years. I could do it again, I wouldn’t change The command chief called his fi nal and the Air Force.” The cost is $15 for AARP members and a darn thing.” assignment the best ever. Recker admitted his fi rst day out of $20 for non-members. Recker has come full circle at “We get to reshape the Air Force uniform will be an adjustment. Contact Allen Wesson at 557-2173 or Lackland with his retirement. He here every day,” Recker said. “This is “I can’t imagine what it’s going to via email [email protected] for graduated BMT in 1984, and then an amazing opportunity. Not only are be like,” he said. “For 30 years, every additional information and registration. spent the next fi ve years in BMT as a we reshaping the Air Force, we’re re- morning I got up thinking, ‘I can’t personnelist. Over the next 22 years, shaping the world. believe I’m fortunate enough to put INFORMATIONAL he served in a variety of NCO leader- “We’ve got students from 110 on this uniform.’ I think it will be one ship assignments before returning to countries in Defense Language Insti- of those mixed emotion days. EDUCATION APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING All education counseling appointments Lackland two and a half years ago as tute English Learning Center learn- “I’ll be excited to have gradu- must now be scheduled through customer command chief of the largest train- ing English,” he said. “They have wit- ated from the Air Force, but I’ll be service by calling 671-8711/8712. ing wing in the Air Force. nessed the professionalism this wing saddened not to be an active part Upon his return, he used “awe- offers. In Inter-American Air Forces of this great organization,” he said. struck” to describe the state of BMT. Academy, we have Latin American “I’m proud of everything we accom- STAFF SERGEANT TESTING MOVED The 2014 staff sergeant testing win- “When I left here in ’89, I thought countries using our professional mili- plished and I’m excited that we have dow has been moved to April 1-May 16. we had it right then,” Recker said tary education as a baseline to devel- a great team behind us to pick up the For additional information, call 671-8764. at the time. “Today, we could pluck op their own enlisted corps. We are mantel, but I think I’m going to feel an Airman straight out of BMT and shaping the hemisphere, the world a little lost.” CLEP REGISTRATION PROCEDURES National Test Centers – including all Joint Base San Antonio education centers – now require a registration ticket for Air Force Assistance Fund Installation Project Offi cers admittance to College Level Examination Joint Base San Antonio Program testing. This does not apply to installation project Digit Symbol Substitution Test exams. To offi cer: JBSA-Lackland IPO: JBSA-Randolph IPO: JBSA-Fort Sam Houston IPO: sign up for a CLEP exam, go to https:// 1st Lt. Amy Torres Capt. Drew Cutler Capt. Christopher Osborne Vacant clepportal.collegeboard.org/myaccount, create an account, register for the exam JBSA-Fort Sam Houston JBSA assistant IPO: JBSA-Lackland assistant IPO: JBSA-Randolph assistant IPO: assistant IPO: and print the generated ticket. Present it Master Sgt. Roland Thomas Master Sgt. Justin Tischler Master Sgt. Chadwick Burke 1st Lt. Julie Casanova during your scheduled test appointment. For information, call 671-8697. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER March 21, 2014 Cyber supports Red Flag like never before

Photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael Lyons (left), Joint Tactical Communications Office communications operator assigned at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, looks through information on a workstation inside the Combined Air and Space Operations Center-Nellis during Red Flag 14-1 Feb. 5, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. This is the first exercise that truly integrates advanced operational and tactical air, space and cyber training in a live, virtual, constructive environment.

By 2nd Lt. Meredith Hein 315th Network Warfare Squadrons 24th Air Force Public Affairs and Cyber Protection Teams from the 92nd Information Operations Squadron, For the first time in Red Flag’s nearly supported by the 177th Information 40-year history, the Cyber Mission Force Warfare Aggressor Squadron of the Kan- construct was used in conjunction with sas Air National Guard. Red Flag also kinetic Air Force forces. provided an opportunity for operational Red Flag, an Air Combat Command- test and evaluation activities associated sponsored exercise held four times an- with cyber, which is a huge cost savings nually at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to the Air Force. combines a series of complex scenarios Cyber Mission Teams provided full- and a robust simulated Integrated Air spectrum cyber capability for combat- Defense Systems which challenge ex- ant commanders. They are more of- ercise participants to collaboratively fensive in nature than Cyber Protection plan and execute missions in support Teams, which protect a specific target of operational and tactical objectives, and provide mission assurance. In the according to Michael Connolly, 90th case of Red Flag, the CPTs protected Information Operations Squadron the combined air operations center at director of operations. Nellis AFB. Though CPTs have been used 24th Air Force, as the Air Force com- in the past, this was the first time that ponent to U.S. Cyber Command, played a CMTs were used in this configuration for significant role in the CMF construct as Red Flag. it pertains to Red Flag. In fact, for the “This is an asymmetric capability that first time, the 24th AF had simultane- we’re scratching at the surface to em- ous participation in Red Flag from all of ploy. We are more engaged with Red its major units, to include the 67th and Flag, allowing more opportunities to 688th Cyberspace Wings, 624th Opera- provide mission effects at the point of tions Center and 5th Combat Communi- our choosing and at the drop of a hat cations Group. for joint force commanders to use,” said The goal for 24th Air Force in Red Brig. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, AFCYBER Flag 14-1 was to demonstrate Air deputy commander. Forces Cyber’s progress in implement- In addition to the CMTs and CPTs ing U.S. Cyber Command’s CMF con- provided by 24th AF, the 33rd Network struct through the employment of Com- bat Mission Teams from the 91st and See CYBER Page 13 March 21, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 5

Congratulations to the Joshua Felice –Flight 200 following 72 Airmen for Benjamin Fisher Kevin Dirkzwager being honor graduates Michael Legault Joe Durham among the 728 Air Force Jared Schroeder Steven Hinojosa- basic military trainees Robert Stroud Rodriguez who graduated today: David Hoback 323rd Training Squadron Matthew Hurst 320th Training Squadron –Flight 203 Alexander Mccandless –Flight 191 Alexander Bryenton Tuan Trinh Ryan Bowen Dalton Hurn Logan Young Matthew Duffer Gerell Johnson Justin Glownia Andy Nguyen Top BMT Airman Justin Metcalf Zachariah Smith Eric Berger Garrett Olson –Flight 204 326th TRS, Flight 199 –Flight 192 Raven Wagner Nicholas Denton Te’lisha Weeks Most Physically Fit Michael Ince –Male Airman Brandon Jones 324th Training Squadron Yahya Elgazar Conner Kendall –Flight 198 326th TRS, Flight 195 Benjamin Mckee Anny Hernandez Cameron Blair Lee Milligan Alexandria Macfarlane 326th TRS, Flight 196 Joshua Sims Frank Dominguez 326th Training Squadron 324th TRS, Flight 197 321st Training Squadron –Flight 195 –Female Airmen –Flight 193 Zachary Bowie Taylor Hatfi eld Dakota Broderick Cameron Cates 323rd TRS, Flight 204 Robert Calvo Eugene Gross Tamara Gensel Matthew Emblidge Eric Hornfeck 321st TRS, Flight 194 Jeremy Johnson Tanner Tryon Ashley Cadwell Grant Krause –Flight 196 321st TRS, Flight 194 –Flight 194 Jonathan Bradley –Male Flights Elizabeth Baranishyn Bradley Cool 320th TRS, Flight 192 Tamara Gensel Dwaine Holman 320th TRS, Flight 191 –Flight 201 Cody Huff 326th TRS, Flight 199 Darryl Jones Jr. David Mccloskey –Female Flights Ryan Mosqueda Haden Odom 321st TRS, Flight 194 Shane Mudd –Flight 199 324th TRS, Flight 198 Cedric Murphy Eric Berger 323rd TRS, Flight 204 Nicholas Okpysh Austin Ellsworth Forrest Short Matthew Glancy Top Academic Flights Conor Sullivan Blake Lewis 321st TRS, Flight 201 Charles Tamblyn Kevin Ramirez 326th TRS, Flight 196 –Flight 202 Ryan Richardson 323rd TRS, Flight 203 Ralph Carios Emanuel Romero 321st TRS, Flight 202 William Cox Jonathan Rosa 320th TRS, Flight 192 Connor Donahue Tyler Ruchert 326th TRS, Flight 199

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By Airman Justine K. Rho chief of quality insurance, clinical belonging to the Air Force’s largest The students enjoy the reading time JBSA-Lackland, Public Affairs engineering flight. medical unit,” said Gage. “The prima- and are exposed to important read- The books and school supplies col- ry goal of the Top III is to promote the ing skills. In the face of large humanitarian lected by the Top III helped establish Airmen through professional develop- “These projects are important be- needs, it can be difficult to understand the community’s first children’s library ment and community outreach pro- cause they help tell the Air Force story how small actions can make a differ- and are used by LTTP teachers to edu- grams and show recognition of things and promote good will,” said Gage. “It ence. A group of senior NCOs and cate their students, continued Gage. that they do day in and day out.” is also very satisfying for our members Airmen on Joint Base San Antonio- The 59th MDW leadership was ap- The organization led a wing and to know that these books were used to Lackland learned firsthand how their proached by Annette Jacobson, an base-wide book drive that took place help set up a school system in another small actions made an impact in the American citizen on an assignment to August 2013. The books and supplies country. The Top III continues to look lives of others. teach at a local university in Liberia, were then shipped to the community for these endeavors.” The 59th Medical Wing’s Top III or- who was requesting aid for the im- around November 2013 and used by The 59th MDW Top III encourages ganization collected more than 1,000 poverished students of Harper City, the LTTP. their members to show leadership by books and school supplies and donat- Liberia. The mission of the LTTP is to bet- initiating a volunteer opportunity or ed them to the Liberia Teach Training The Top III saw this is as a great ter prepare and equip teachers with fundraiser. Program. opportunity to aid in the literacy capacity-building activities to improve “It doesn’t take a group of senior The books and supplies are used efforts of the community, said Gage. early-grade reading and mathematics, NCOs to want to do an initiative like to develop reading programs in Aiding and supporting communities said LTTP team leaders. this,” said Gage. “I challenge anyone to schools in Harper City, Liberia, is an important part of the Top III’s One of the programs developed by take the initiative to drive a campaign. said Top III President Master Sgt. mission. the LTTP team helps local elemen- I also ask their supervisors to be sup- Christopher Gage 59th Medical Wing “The 59th MDW Top III council is tary teachers incorporate storybook portive and encourage humanitarian Logistic Readiness Squadron, section a private organization of senior NCOs readings into their daily lesson plan. efforts abroad and here at home.” SAMMC garage relighting project saves money, no cost to JBSA

By Steve Elliott Anyone who has parked in that ga- servation rebate program, the local JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs rage knows there are thousands of utility company will rebate up to 60 lights in there. So how much will this percent of the cost of the project, or As the result of a phone call from lighting upgrade cost? approximately $230,000. a concerned citizen, the San Antonio “This is what is incredible! It “Federal funding came through a Military Medical Center’s multi-story will come at no cost for JBSA-Fort manpower arena program called Pro- parking facility is getting a major Sam Houston!” exclaimed Thomas. “It ductivity Enhancing Capital Invest- energy conservation facelift starting originally had an independent govern- ment or PECI,” Thomas said. “It’s an Monday. ment estimate of $1,586,000. An Air Air Force Program established in 1977 “A local resident called to say he Force Productivity Enhancing Capital that uses self-sustaining funds to pur- was seeing the bright lights on in the Investment grant was awarded for chase equipment or facilities.” SAMMC garage during the day. He $978,200, coordinated by Craig Hen- Facility Solutions Group of San thought it was a waste of money and ry, the resource efficiency manager at Antonio, a subcontractor to CPS energy,” said Frank Thomas, Joint the time. Energy, will carry out the project and Base San Antonio resource efficiency “The relighting project became the Thomas said SAMMC visitors won’t no- manager. inaugural energy conservation proj- tice any lack of parking spaces during “I went to check it out, contacted ect partnered locally with CPS En- the refitting project. Brooke Army Medical Center leader- ergy and JBSA,” Thomas said. “The “Only half of a floor will be closed off ship and then conducted a light system JBSA energy team and contracting at a time and no parking areas will be audit. An energy conservation project office employed the area-wide Public closed off,” he said. “Patrons will not was initiated as a result.” Utility Contract for Electricity, Natural be affected in a negative way at all. After the garage opened several Gas, and Regulated Energy Manage- They may notice that an area is not as years ago, there was a noticeable ment Services and CPS Energy’s bid bright, but they won’t see unnecessary uptick in energy costs of approxi- for the project came in at an amazing lights on, when daylight is adequate.” mately $300,000 a year to BAMC, with $581,647.” If anything, Thomas notes, lighting another $150,000 in annual lighting Photo by Frank Thomas After the project wraps up May 23, it throughout the garage will be more ef- maintenance, Thomas said. The San Antonio Military Medical Center’s will save an estimated 11,223,800 Btu ficient. The new fixtures are more reli- “When the garage was originally multi-story parking facility is getting a major or 3,288,573.4 kilowatt-hours annu- able, relight instantly and the lamps planned, it was designed with older, energy conservation facelift starting Monday ally. There will also be an annual sav- last longer. In addition, energy-saving less efficient lighting. This is some- and will come at no cost for Joint Base San ings of $252,233 in energy and from LED lighting will be used on the roof. times the case with a project that Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. $100,000 to $150,000 in maintenance “I guess you can say that one phone takes many years to come to fruition,” costs. “This project will pay for itself call was the first step towards a Thomas added. “The lighting industry new and improved efficiencies are in a very short time,” Thomas added. major energy savings for Joint Base is evolving at a very rapid pace and hitting the market continually.” By using CPS Energy’s energy con- San Antonio,” Thomas said. March 21, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 Alamo Wing members impress bosses on employer day

By Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino senger movement operations. to promote cooperation and under- Service members and their civilian 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Other units that participated in the standing between Reserve Component employers. Employer Orientation Day were the The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted close 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squad- to 20 employers on Employer Orienta- ron, the 433rd Airlift Control Flight and tion Day March 8. The goal of employ- the 433rd Civil Engineering Explosive er’s day is to help employers better un- Ordnance Disposal Team. derstand the Air Force mission, to see “It was both informative and edu- their employees perform their military cational,” said Dave Saylor, owner of duties and to strengthen the employer Acadiana Café, a Cajun Restaurant in and reservist relationship. San Antonio. “I learned things about Employers began arriving at Joint what the Reserves do and what the Air Base San Antonio-Lackland at 7 a.m. Force does. I had no idea.” The early start was to let the employers “What impressed me the most experience the reality of showing up was the quality of your personnel,” for the weekend drill after a fi ve-day Saylor said, “Especially the aero- workweek. medical evacuation squadron and Employer Orientation Day, which the C-5A.” is co-hosted by the Texas Employer Employer Orientation Day con- Support for the Guard and Reserve, cluded with lunch. Representatives is designed to give employers a fi rst- from the ESGR briefed the pur- hand look at what their employ- pose of their program and explained ees do on unit training assemblies the Uniformed Employment and Photo by Tech Sgt. Carlos Trevino or drill weekends, annual tours and Reemployment Rights Act. (From left) Angelica White, an employer from United Services Automobile Association, San deployments. “You folks that are getting ready to Antonio, and Todd Reddic from U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Joint Base After a continental breakfast at the join the Reserves, if you don’t know San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, listen to Col. Aaron Vangelisti, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, 433rd AW headquarters building, Col. about this, you will hear about it as JBSA-Lackland, as they visit the cargo load training facility. Civilian employers saw what Aaron Vangelisti, 433rd AW command- you go through your career. There are their employees do when they put on the military uniform on a Unit Training Assembly er, welcomed the employers and gave laws to protect you in your military weekend. them a mission briefi ng that covered career and your civilian bosses,” said the wing’s worldwide mission capabili- Caryl Hill, the ESGR representative. ties, the fi nancial impact on the local They then offered the employers an community and resources the “Alamo opportunity to sign ESGR Statements Wing” utilizes in today’s Air Force. of Support, which many signed after The employers toured the C-5A lunch. Galaxy aircraft, escorted by pilots, “Thank you,” Col. Vangelisti said to fl ight engineers and loadmasters from the ESGR representatives. “You are the 68th Airlift Squadron. The group making sure our Airmen are taken care then saw cargo loading and unload- of and that our employers out there are ing performed by the 74th Aerial Port all working together as a partnership.” Squadron. Aerial port squadrons pro- The ESGR is an agency of the vide responsive global cargo and pas- Department of Defense that helps

National Women's History Project CELEBRATING WOMEN OF CHARACTER, COURAGE & COMMITMENT

March 21 March 31 Clothing Drive Volunteer Event 8 a.m. to noon 7:45 - 9 a.m. Wilford Hall Ambulatory Women/Children Shelter Surgical Center

March 28 For more information, contact Federal Women’s Master Sgt. Marygail Harmon, Week Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected] Gateway Club PAGE 8 TALESPINNER March 21, 2014 ‘Can I Kiss You?’ Critically acclaimed program coming to Joint Base San Antonio

By Larry Coffey an interactive and en- at the Student Activity Navy Medicine Education and tertaining expert on Center located across Training Command Public Affairs dating and intimacy. from Medical Instruc- Two presentations are tion Facility 3 and 4, The San Antonio- being offered at Joint next to the Navy stu- area Navy Sexual As- Base San Antonio-Fort dent barracks. The 6:30 sault Prevention team Sam Houston and one p.m. session is for Navy is hosting a lively and at JBSA-Lackland. Hospital Corps students unique program April 1 The 8 a.m. session is only and is being held called “Can I Kiss You” open to Navy Master At at the MIF 4, Anderson as part of Sexual As- Arms students only and Hall Auditorium. sault Awareness Month is being held at JBSA- Navy San Antonio- activities. Lackland’s Carter Hall and Houston-area Sexu- The program features at the Security Forces al Assault Response co- critically acclaimed Academy, 1325 Harmon ordinator Seletha Willis speaker, author and Drive. said the Navy is limited executive director of The 1:30 p.m. ses- to offering one pre- “The Date Safe Project sion at JBSA-Fort Sam sentation to all service Inc.” (http://www.date- Houston is open to all members due to space. safeproject.org) Mike branches of the mili- “Mike Domitrz is Domitrz, described as tary and is being held a very dynamic and Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Dietrich Mike Domitrz (right) delivers the interactive show “Can I Kiss You?” to service members March 6 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Domitrz is presenting the show April 1 at two Joint Base San Antonio locations, to discuss how to make good choices in personal relationships, including making smarter choices with partners, asking for consent, supporting sexual as- sault survivors and intervening in dangerous situations or when alcohol is involved.

entertaining speaker “The Navy was only able Asking takes away all and will be present- to bring him in for one the pressures and elim- ing this program to all day. The program is re- inates potential confu- 15 Navy bases in the quired for Navy students sion. Plus, when you southeast Navy region, in the area, so due to learn how easy it is, including Guantanamo the time and space con- you discover how sexy Bay, Cuba,” Willis said. straints, the only option and romantic asking is to open one showing can be.” for all branches of the Domitrz reveals a fun military.” and revolutionary ap- During his presenta- proach to ensuring each tion, Domitrz teaches person’s boundaries are audience members how respected, according to to ask for what they information provided by want sexually or inti- The Date Safe Project. mately – without hav- “While he presents ing to play any of the one of the cleanest games. shows, Mike holds noth- “Before you kiss, do ing back. Males and you ask?” Domitrz said. females from all “Will it ruin the mo- cultures, backgrounds, ment? Will you feel like sexual orientations and an idiot? Most people diverse populations ap- do not ask their part- preciate his sincerity ner before engaging in and honesty.” intimacy. Yet, the far For more informa- majority of individuals tion, call 221-1496 or love being asked! Why? 241-3511. March 21, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 Squadron, group command Water Conservation Tips! applications due April 18 • Use a pool cover to reduce evaporation and heat loss when the pool is not being used. About 95 percent of pool By Staff Sgt. Ian Hoachlander cation graduates or an overseas short Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs tour DEROS in calendar year 2015. water that is lost can be saved with the use of a cover. Senior raters should consider nomi- • Apply water, fertilizer or pesticides to your landscaping Eligible line offi cers interested in nating offi cers with less TOS for pro- only when needed. Look for signs of wilt before watering 2015 command opportunities must jected command vacancies at their complete and submit senior rater current or already projected duty established plants. endorsed statements of intent to the locations, or for deployed TDY com- • When washing dishes, keep dishwashing liquid to a mini- Air Force Personnel Center in time to mand opportunities. Offi cers current- meet the April 18 deadline, AFPC of- ly assigned to joint duty positions are mum to reduce the amount of rinse water needed. If using fi cials said. eligible, but must be able to complete an automatic dishwasher, scrape dishes before placing in the Development teams from various at least 24 months of a 36-month joint Air Force specialties will convene be- duty assignment tour, preferably pri- dishwasher instead of pre-rinsing them. tween May and August 2014 to con- or to June 1, 2015, but no later than • Do not run the kitchen faucet continuously while washing sider line eligible offi cers for projected their projected departure date. dishes. Use one sink for washing and another, or a separate squadron and deputy group command Grade criteria vary among the dif- positions. ferent specialties, so interested of- tub, for rinsing. In addition to functional command fi cers should visit their respective • Compost appropriate food scraps from your meals instead opportunities, offi cers may also apply career fi eld web pages on the AFPC for recruiting, student, training or myPers website. of running the garbage disposal. air base squadron command consid- DT panel results will be released Compiled by 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron eration. in late September 2014. Offi cers While time on station and date selected for the command candi- eligible for return from overseas are date lists are considered volunteers not limiting eligibility factors, they for worldwide opportunities, includ- should be considered in the nomi- ing extended deployment command nation and selection process, said opportunities. Joseph Marchino, AFPC line special A personnel services delivery mem- assignments branch. orandum with DT schedules, suspens- In general, offi cers serving contig- es and guidance on communicating in- uous United States or overseas long tentions on the Airmen Development tours are expected to have two years Plan SOI is available on the myPers TOS prior to their projected departure website at https://mypers.af.mil. Enter date for command, or be in an other- “Consolidated Line Squadron/Deputy wise must-move status, such as inter- Group Commander” or “PSDM 14-17” mediate or senior developmental edu- in the search window.

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1 IAAFA celebrates 71st Birthday

Photos by Airman Justine K. Rho 1. The Inter-American Air Forces Academy celebrates its 71st birthday with a 5k race on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas March 14. More than 100 IAAFA students and instructors participated.

2. Participants of the Inter-American Air Forc- es Academy 5k race push themselves from the beginning to the fi nish line March 14. Runners and viewers help celebrate IAAFA’s 71st birthday with a race and ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas. 4

Photos by Airman 1st Class Krystal Jeffers 3. Col. Marc Stratton, Inter-American Air Forces Academy commandant, and IAAFA fac- ulty and students run a 5k celebrating IAAFA’s 71st anniversary March 14 as IAAFA students cheer them on. There are more than 200 students representing 11 different countries attending IAAFA.

4. Members of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy ran a 5k in celebration of the school’s 71st anniversary March 14. The school was originally founded March 15, 1943 in Panama as Central and South America Air School. When it fi rst opened it had a student capacity of 400 per year and now the school graduates more than 600 students every year. 2 3 March 21, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 Videographers tell service stories in real-time operations and heritage, plus, ABW/PA audiovisual produc- senior leader communication tion specialist, with 30 years and news pieces. video experience, said. “That “We’re cameramen, never gets old.” sound and lighting crew, film The team admits that being editors and more,” Wayne out of the office and learn- Cooper, 502nd ABW public ing about different specialties affairs video services division and being a part of preparing chief, said. “For each produc- training videos that normally tion we wear many hats. It’s affect an entire military ser- a constant balancing act with vice is a motivator that keeps our manpower and workload.” things new and exciting every Using the latest in equip- day. ment and software, videogra- “Getting out on the field phers split their time between with military members dur- being out on “shoots” and back ing training is always a good at the office editing and pre- time,” Cooper said. “Getting paring footage. up close to an event and seeing While demand is up for how it happens and knowing their services, these videog- it affects so many people is a Photo by Joel Martinez raphers get satisfaction from great job to have.” Tony Hearst, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph videographer, documents the reassembly of a C-130 Hercules aircraft March 11 at JBSA-Camp Bullis. The three-person video team covers all three JBSA locations and serving each customer. “We To request video services, produce about 30 videos each quarter. know our work is valued call Cooper at 652-4876 or and we know that people are email him at wayne.cooper.2@ By Alex Salinas Antonio community informed. filming and editing projects for naturally drawn to digital us.af.mil. Customers can also JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs From readiness exercises customers throughout JBSA. storytelling,” he said. “Video reach the video services sec- at JBSA-Randolph to military The team generates about stories often show what’s tion by calling the JBSA-Ran- If photographers capture training at JBSA-Lackland 30 video products each quar- motivating an event as it dolph Public Affairs customer moments in time and graph- to educational medical in- ter. The video services division unfolds.” service desk at 652-4226. ic artists create artwork and struction at JBSA-Fort Sam mission is to provide documen- “The joy in a customer’s face For more information, images, then 502nd Air Base Houston, the current three- tary and production videos. when a video exceeds their ex- visit www.jbsa.af.mil, scroll Wing videographers record person video crew’s tight Videos are in support of edu- pectations is the best part of over “Library” and click on life, keeping the Joint Base San schedule includes planning, cation and training, mission my work,” Tony Hearst, 502nd “Multimedia.” Subway’s spokesperson shares weight loss story with Airmen By Jose T. Garza III ter Indiana University’s school 324th Training Squadron, said you want to. It is all about what JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs newspaper. she needs to pack away the you put into it. I have had to Fogle said it was gratifying Nintendo when she returns to exercise every single day since Subway’s famous spokesper- to share his weight loss journey her hometown, Phoenix, and I have been at camp so I just son shared his story about how with Airmen who are required spend more time outdoors. want to keep that going.” “eating fresh” changed his life to be physically fit. “There’s a lot of things I When told that Airmen were March 13 at the Arnold Hall “It was really important that should change like consuming inspired by his speech, Fogle Community Center ballroom they heard the message because less dessert during meal time,” was touched by the kind words. as part of National Nutrition they are going to have to make she elaborated. “I need to push “It is an honor to speak to Month. choices everyday when they myself more when it comes to the Airmen,” he concluded. “I During a 20-minute speech are on or off base,” he added. exercise because being inac- have one of the coolest jobs in in front of Basic Military Train- “There are a lot of restaurant tive is not going to get me any- the world by just being me. Be- ing Airmen, Jared Fogle talked concepts that they can choose where.” Photo by Jose T. Garza III cause of these guys defending about how eating two low-fat from, but they have to pick in Her fellow Airman from the Jared Fogle, Subway's famed our country, I have the chance sandwiches twice a day along moderation. 324th TRS, Airman Jacqueline spokesperson, speaks with Air- to do this ‘knucklehead’ job that with exercise led to him losing “If they eat too many burg- Farber, thought “it was really men at the Arnold Hall Community I have.” 245 pounds in one year. ers, fries, pizzas, fried chicken, cool” to hear his story. Center ballroom March 13 about For more information about To demonstrate how morbid- etc., they could find themselves Like McClendon, she learned how he shed 245 pounds in one nutrition, call the Wilford ly obese he used to be, Fogle ex- in trouble especially as they get that she needed to make bet- year by eating Subway sandwiches Hall Ambulatory Surgical hibited the 60-inch waist pants older. Hopefully, they took the ter eating choices and improve twice a day along with exercising. Center Outpatient Nutrition he used to wear. He became a message to heart.” her exercise routine, which she Clinic at 292-7578/7587 or Subway spokesperson 15 years His message was heard loud noted was almost non-existent “I think we all have trouble visit http://www.whasc.af.mil/ ago after his weight loss was and clear. before arriving to basic military with that sometimes,” she ex- departments(clinics)/nutrition- chronicled in his alma ma- Airman Jessica McClendon, training. plained. “You can lose weight if almedicine.asp. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER March 21, 2014 Cellular therapy and apheresis section saves lives at SAMMC By Mark Salcedo plants are collected from a genetically ASBP Blood Donor Recruiter JBSA-Fort Sam Houston similar, but not identical, donor. Tucked away in the corner of the Each year, more than 12,000 people fourth floor of the facility is blood ser- Photo by Mark Salcedo are diagnosed with diseases that require vices’ cellular therapy and apheresis A patient’s hematopoietic stem cell product before cryopreservation and storage. an infusion of stem cells, but more than section – the only one of its kind for the 70 percent of patients are unable to find DOD. With a staff of eight military and who have tried other therapies which er hospitals around the United States.” an appropriatae match within their own civilian employees, the section has had were not successful. Hematopoietic progenitor cells are family and will require an unrelated a direct impact on the long-term quality “Our nursing staff collects autologous immature cells located in the bone mar- donor, according to the C.W. Bill Young of health for military beneficiaries being and related (family member) allogeneic row and, to a lesser extent, in the blood- Department of Defense Marrow Donor treated at SAMMC. hematopoietic progenitor cells using stream. These specialized cells create Program website (https://www.saluteto- “Most patients seen by the cellular an automated apheresis procedure,” more blood-forming cells or mature into life.org/). therapy and apheresis team have been Weigand added. “The progenitor cell the body’s red blood cells, white blood The San Antonio Military Medical diagnosed with leukemia, multiple processing lab is responsible for pro- cells and platelets. Center is the only Department of Defense myeloma, Hodgkin’s disease or non- cessing, packaging, labeling and cryo- For SAMMC patients, transplant medical facility collecting autologous Hodgkin lymphoma,” said Linda preservation of hematopoietic progeni- or “engraftment” procedures usually and allogeneic transplants for patients. Weigand, technical supervisor and pro- tor cells, stem cells and sometimes bone happen within a couple months after Autologous cells are obtained from the gram quality assurance manager. “We marrow. We can also receive and ship same individual, while allogeneic trans- generally provide this service to patients products for transplant to and from oth- See CELLULAR Page 13 March 21, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 13

CYBER from Page 4 create a realistic back story for the Coordinator, 24th AF. air traffic control advisories for air op- cyber operators to work under. In addition, the Red Flag model in- erations as well as support for combat Warfare Squadron and the 26th, 83rd Red Flag is truly an integration ex- tegrated cyber operations as it would search and rescue operations during the and 561st Network Operations Squad- ercise, said Maj. Robert Biggers, 318th other operations. The red forces and exercise. rons acted as the Cyber Defense Service COG, Det. 2 commander. “Operators blue forces engaged in a campaign plan The Air Force was not the only service Provider, which located general threats participated from planning to execution against one another, “... two thinking, which provided cyber support to Red against the network and practiced en- and all forces – air, space and cyber- near-peer adversaries tactically engaged Flag. Army Cyber Command brought a terprise protection. space – worked as a collective body to in combat with one another, respond- CMT and coalition forces participated as One of the other key cyber compo- understand how each of their actions af- ing and adjusting to each other as they well. nents for Red Flag was the 318th Cyber- fects one another and the mission.” would in a real-world conflict,” said Big- “Not only did each country bring their space Operations Group, Detachment 2, The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center gers. own weapon systems to be integrated whose daily mission is to establish cy- fundamentally changed how Red Flag is Cyber was utilized in conjunction into the fight, but they brought unique ber operations as credible, replicable being carried out this year in an effort with kinetic operations through different perspectives and expertise. The reality combat capability across air, space and to fully integrate non-kinetic operations mission problems each day of the is that we fight alongside our coalition cyberspace domains. and intelligence, surveillance and recon- exercise. brothers and sisters every day. I am glad The detachment worked with the U.S. naissance capabilities. “Lessons were learned and operators we are training together at this level, Air Force Warfare Center community to Changes to the Red Flag construct, applied what they learned from day to in the Air Force’s largest and most ad- integrate cyber into the Red Flag sce- which now links scenarios across several day to refine how we can most effective- vanced exercise,” said Biggers. narios, which allowed cyber operators to days, allowed intelligence to be gathered ly operate together,” said Biggers. “This The integration of these different fully participate in the exercise. In order in a more realistic world setting. This is exactly the type of advanced training units, branches and partner nations has for this to happen, effective ranges were Red Flag was also the first time 24th cyberspace operators need today.” far-reaching effects. built to represent the operating environ- AF has been fully integrated with the Running the cyber portion of Red Flag “We use Red Flag for advanced train- ment for U.S. and coalition forces and in- Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and was a collective effort, involving opera- ing to hone our skills, and we continue telligence was created to fulfill the needs Reconnaissance Agency. tors from six different locations. 24th AF to learn great lessons to employ in the of the exercise. “Developments happening with cyber sent 17 personnel to Nellis AFB for Red next one. You can see us taking advan- The detachment worked closely with and ISR are all in preparation for opera- Flag and another 30 from the various tage of operations to become better, providers such as the 346th Test Squad- tions in a contested environment,” said 67th and 688th Cyberspace Wing units faster and leaner,” said Skinner. “The ron to build a replica of the Air Force Capt. Andrew Caulk, spokesman for participated in the San Antonio area. expertise, professionalism and team- Network for the “blue team” to defend AFISRA. “We train like we fight.” Other 24th AF units also played a role work displayed throughout the activi- during the exercise, as well as create “We had to look at how everything in Red Flag for the first time. The 51st ties, teams that don’t normally work to- targets for the “red forces” to attack. complemented each component. How Combat Communications Squadron, gether, watching them be an integrated In addition, Det. 2 worked with in- can you effectively use the tools you part of the 5th Combat Communications team shows how far we have come telligence units, such as the 547th In- have to accomplish the mission?” Group, stood up a forward operating to provide effects for our mission and telligence Squadron at Nellis AFB, to said Mr. Michael Homsy, Cyber Range base at the exercise range and provided operations.”

CELLULAR from Page 12 Donors must be screened and quali- The staff then uses a control rate regulatory and accrediting require- fied through a medical questionnaire freezer to freeze the product steadily, ments of the Food and Drug Admin- their collection. The two major trans- and tissue typing. The donor’s tissue but quickly, down to minus 150 degrees istration, the College of American plant approaches used are autologous, typing or human leukocyte antigen type Celsius. Once frozen, the products are Pathologists, the American Association which uses the patient’s own cells, and needs to closely match the patient’s transferred into storage vats using ei- of Blood Banks and the Joint Commis- allogeneic, which uses cells from related type to help prevent the risk of graft ther liquid nitrogen or liquid nitrogen sioning requirements, making it one of or unrelated donors, peripheral stem versus host disease, a potential major vapor and can be stored up to 10 years. the most regulated sections within the cell collection. complication following the engraftment The bone marrow transplant program SAMMC. For autologous transplant patients, procedure. This disease occurs when a at the Brooke Army Medical Center and For more information or questions the patient’s stem cells are collected be- donor’s cells recognize the patient’s cells the then-Wilford Hall Medical Center – a about how to sign up to be a blood donor tween cycles of high-dose chemotherapy as foreign and attack them. joint program at the time – was first ac- or a potential bone marrow/stem cell do- given before the patient receives chemo- “Several months ago, the program credited in 1988 by the Foundation for nor, call the Akeroyd Blood Donor Cen- therapy to destroy the cancerous cells. performed an allogeneic transplant the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy. ter blood donor recruiter at 295-4655 In the process, the chemotherapy also with one identical twin donating for the FACT is the only accrediting organiza- or 295-4989. destroys the patient’s bone marrow. other – a synergistic transplant – this tion that addresses all quality aspects Walk-in donors are always welcome After chemotherapy or radiation ther- was rare,” Weigand noted. “The prod- of cellular therapy treatments to include at the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center. The apy is completed, stem cells are trans- uct was almost the same as an autolo- clinical care, donor management, cell center is open from 7:30 a.m. to noon, fused back into the patient where they gous. There was virtually no chance collection, cell processing, cell storage Monday through Friday. The center is travel back to the bone marrow to pro- for a graft versus host reaction for the and banking, cell transportation, cell located at B1240 Harney Road, behind duce mature blood cells and platelets. patient.” administration, cell selection and cell Budge Dental Clinic on Joint Base San During the next several days to Once the stem cells have been col- release. Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. weeks, transplant patients are depen- lected, the progenitor cell processing “The lab undergoes an inspection for To find out how to can help the Armed dent on blood donors and available lab removes any excess plasma and re-accreditation every three years. For Services Blood Program or to schedule blood products until their bone marrow prepares it for a cryopreservation pro- the years it’s not inspected, staff mem- an appointment to donate, visit http:// fully recovers. cedure. Cryopreservation is essential bers are required to submit documenta- www.militaryblood.dod.mil. To see pho- Allogeneic stem cells are donated by to improve cell storage and ensure the tion on procedures, registration, label- tos or get the latest news, visit http:// another person – a family member or a quality of the product for later infusion. ing, staff qualifications and training,” www.facebook.com/militaryblood, http:// volunteer donor identified by one of the Preparation removes excess plasma and Weigand said. www.flickr.com/militaryblood or http:// national marrow programs. adds a cryoprotectant to the product. Additionally, the lab must also meet www.twitter.com/militaryblood. PAGE 14 community TALESPINNER March 21, 2014

them to sister and joint service per- APRIL 15 To enter, shoppers can visit their children around the world for the formance reporting, award writing, Whasc transition Workshop local Exchange, locate the Unilever past 13 years with a coupon booklet LCompiledocAL by Mike Joseph, JBSA-LacklandBRiEFS Public Affairs career progression, physical fi tness The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Sweepstakes display and fi ll out an of free products and discount offers. SATURDAY standards and fi nish with Project X. Surgical Center chapel will conduct entry form. Entrants must be 18 In addition, qualifying students can diamonds and dEnim dinnEr For more information, contact a workshop on transitioning from years or older with a valid driver’s register for a semiannual sweep- The Wilford Hall Auxiliary will Master Sgts. Donnie Pleasant at military to civilian life from 8 a.m. to license. stakes to win a $2,000, $1,500 or host its third annual Diamonds and 977-2073 or Alberto Maldonado at 4:30 p.m. April 15. The registration Six winners will be notifi ed on or $500 gift card. Denim dinner and charity auction at 977-5723. deadline is April 10. about May 5. No purchase is neces- Students can receive a “You Made 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $40 for The workshop will help par- sary and there is a limit of one entry the Grade” booklet by presenting the event, which will be held at Oak MARCH 29 ticipants become familiar with new per family. a valid military ID and proof of an Hills Country Club, 5403 Fredericks- annual family campout Veterans Administration programs overall “B” average at the Lackland burg Road. The annual Joint Base San designed for their assistance. dliElc sEEks voluntEErs Exchange customer service desk Antonio family campout will be held For additional information or The Defense Language Institute or the general manager’s offi ce in WEDNESDAY March 29 at Canyon Lake. registration, contact Senior Airman English Language Center seeks building 1251. EnlistEd association mEEting The cost is $35 per family, which Victor Walker at 292-7373. volunteers for its American Members Those eligible may receive one Chapter 80 of the Enlisted Asso- includes a tent, sleeping bags on of Goodwill to Others program. coupon booklet for each qualifying ciation meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth request, a spot at the campsite INFORMATIONAL AMIGOs help DLI international report card. Wednesday of each month at the and an activity. The preregistration aafEs’ unilEvEr sWEEpstakEs students become acquainted with For additional information, call Gateway Club. Call 658-2344. deadline is Wednesday. Now through April 7, the Army American culture and way of life. 674-6465. For additional information, call and Air Force Exchange Service is AMIGOs also give DLI students an MARCH 27-28 671-2388. offering shoppers world-wide the opportunity to practice speaking 502nd lrs customEr sErvicE Jbsa Joint nco sEminar opportunity to enter the Unilever English. The 502nd Logistics Readi- A Joint Base San Antonio joint APRIL 2 Sweepstakes to win one of six To volunteer, contact Dawna ness Squadron Customer Service NCO professional development voluntEEr rEsourcE fair $2,500 Exchange gift cards to use Hollie, AMIGO program manager, at is the primary focal point for all seminar will be held March 27-28 The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- towards the purchase of a big 671-7700. supply-related questions, concerns, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in land Military and Family Readiness screen TV. complaints, Zero Overpricing Pro- the Medical Education and Training Center will host a volunteer resource “This is a great opportunity for aafEs rEWards good gradEs gram and Defense Reutilization and Campus auditorium, building 1467, fair from 9 a.m. to noon April 2 at families to score that big screen The Army & Air Force Exchange Marketing Offi ce transactions. at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Arnold Hall Community Hall. television they’ve been eyeing,” said Service will reward military students For additional informa- The two-day course, sponsored by Volunteer organizations or their Col. Tom Ockenfels, the Exchange’s in grades 1-12 who maintain a tion contact customer service Security Hill Top III, is designed to point of contact interested in chief of staff. “Now they have the “B” or better average with the “You at 671-2575/3611/3801, 925- build a joint interoperability mindset participating can call the MFRC at chance to catch all of the excitement Made the Grade” program. 1490/1049/1048, or email 502lrs. for all JBSA NCOs by introducing 671-3722 for information. of their favorite sports events.” The program has rewarded school [email protected].

CHAPEL SERVICES JBSA-LACKLAND KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES —PROTESTANT —WICCA —ROMAN CATHOLIC • Freedom Chapel – building 1528 • BMT Reception Center – building 7246 • Freedom Chapel – building 1528 Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Contemporary Service Sun. 9:30 a.m. Military Open Circle Sun. 12:30 p.m. Religious Education Sun. 9 a.m. Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Religious Education Sun. 11 a.m. • Freedom Chapel – building 1528 Reconciliation Sun. 10 a.m. Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Gospel Service Sun. 12:30 p.m. Military Open Circle First Tues. 6 p.m. Mass Sun. 11 a.m. American Red Cross 844-4225 Spanish Service Sun. 3 p.m. Sun. 5 p.m. Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 AWANA Wed. 6 p.m. —REFUGE STUDENT CENTER Reconciliation Sun. 4:15 p.m. Bowling Center 671-2271 • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 • building 9122 (Tech Training & TDY • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 DEERS 800-538-9552 Liturgical Service Sun. 11 a.m. Students) Daily Mass Mon., Tues. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m. Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Note: Reconciliation(s) may be scheduled by appointment —DENOMINATIONAL Family Child Care 671-3376 Thursday 6 – 8 p.m. • BMT Reception Center – building 7246 —ISLAMIC Legal Offi ce 671-3362 Friday 6 – 11 p.m. Church of Christ Sun. 7:30 a.m. • Global Ministry Center – building 7452 Saturday Noon to 9 p.m. Library 671-3610 • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 Jummah Prayer Fri. 12:45 – 1:15 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Seventh-day Adventist Sat. 12:30 p.m. Religious Education Sun. 9 a.m. MPF ID Cards 671-6006 • Education Classroom – building 5200 —THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 LATTER-DAY SAINTS OTHER FAITH GROUPS Room 108 TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Christian Science Sun. 7:30 a.m. • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 • BMT Reception Center – building 7246 Religious Education Tues. 6:30 p.m. —Buddhist Sun. 10 a.m. Thrift Shop 671-3608 —PENTECOSTAL RE • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 LDS Institute Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.org • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 LDS Service Sun. 1 p.m. —Eckankar Pentecostal RE Sun. 2:30 p.m. First, third and fi fth Saturdays 12:30 p.m. Force Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.com —JEWISH —Baha’i Lackland ISD http://www.lacklandisd.net —ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 First, third and fi fth Saturdays 11 a.m. Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.org • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 Sabbath & Kiddush Fri. 4:30 p.m. JBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.af.mil Divine Liturgy Sun. 8 a.m. Religious Education Sun. 1:30 p.m. For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 My Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com March 21, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 15

WHAT'S Family Support Events ALL CLASSES, SEMINARS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE MILITARY Monthly AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER, BUILDING 1249, UNLESS NOTED BELOW. HAPPENING CALL MFRC AT 671-3722 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Meetings FRIDAY  AMVETS national service offi cer available by appointment only. MARCH 31 EnlistEd spousEs’ club  Understanding the Veterans Admin- available by appointment only. For For information, call 773-354-6131.  Family readiness briefi ng, manda- The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ istration Claims Process, 10-11:00 a.m. information, call 773-54-6131. tory for personnel deploying longer than Club meets every third Tuesday of  Parenting For One, 11:30 a.m. to THURSDAY 30 days or going on remote assign- the month at the Balfour Beatty 1:00 p.m., Freedom Chapel. TUESDAY  Transition Assistance Program, ments, 10:30-11 a.m. Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Interviewing with Confi dence, noon  Transition Assistance Program, 7:45 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Post-deployment briefi ng, required For more information, visit to 2 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m.  Exceptional Family Member Program for all Airmen returning from deploy- http://www.lacklandesc.org.  AMVETS national service offi cer  Navigating the Exceptional Family support group meeting, noon to ment, 502nd Logistics Readiness officErs’ spousEs’ club Member Program process, 1:30-3:30 available by appointment only. Call 1:30 p.m., building 38.50. Squadron IDRC briefi ng room, 2:30- The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ p.m., JBSA-Randolph Military and 773-54-6131.  Air Force Basic Military Training 3:30 p.m., building 5160. Club meets monthly. For dates and Family Readiness Center. spouse and parents seminar, BMT  AMVETS national service offi cer times, or more information, visit  AMVETS national service offi cer MONDAY Reception Center, 1 p.m., building available by appointment only. For ad- http://www.lacklandosc.org.  Five-day Transition Assistance available by appointment only. For 7248. For additional information, call ditional information, call 773-54-6131. Program, mandatory pre-separation information, call 773-354-6131. 773-354-6131. military council of catholic WomEn briefi ng and Form 2648 are required  AMVETS national service offi cer INFORMATIONAL The Military Council of Catholic prerequisites, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. WEDNESDAY available by appointment only. For  The JBSA-Lackland Military and Women meets the fi rst Friday of  Family readiness briefi ng, manda-  Transition Assistance Program, additional information, call 773- Family Readiness Center has added the month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom tory for personnel deploying longer than 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. 54-6131. additional classes to the Transition As- Chapel. For additional information, 30 days or going on remote assign-  Newcomer’s orientation briefi ng, sistance Program beginning in March. call 671-4208. ments, 10:30-11 a.m. mandatory for personnel new to MARCH 28 All retiring or separating members  Post-deployment briefi ng, required JBSA-Lackland, Gateway Club, 8 a.m.  Transition Assistance Program, must have completed the mandatory to 3 p.m. On the web for all Airmen returning from deploy- 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. pre-separation briefi ng (Department of http://www. ment, 502nd Logistics Readiness  Awana Clubs, 6-8 p.m., Freedom  AMVETS national service offi cer Defense Form 2648) prior to TAP enroll- Squadron IDRC briefi ng room, 2:30- Chapel. available by appointment only. For more ment. For details, contact the MFRC at lacklandfss.com 3:30 p.m., building 5160.  AMVETS national service offi cer information, call 773-54-6131. 671-3722. Compiled by Mike Joseph, JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs

SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON HOSTS OPEN HOUSE

Photos by Airman 1st Class Krystal Ardrey Tech. Sgt. Brian Arrington, 802nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of intelligence fusion cell, helps his son Shawn Morgan, Staff Sgt. Brad Pousha, 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, guides age 14, try on various protective equipment issued to security forc- VVenice, 802nd SFS military working dog, through an obstacle course March 15 on Joint Base San es members at the 802nd SFS open house March 15 at Joint Base Antonio-Lackland. The demonstration was part of a 802nd SFS open house that was attended by San Antonio-Lackland. security forces members as well as their family and friends. PAGE 16 TALESPINNER March 21, 2014 Ten facts to Brain Injury Awareness Month keep in mind Know the signs of TBI, get plenty of rest and keep an eye out for vision problems about Traumatic Brain Injury: By Shayna Brouker greatly increase overall quality of life cognitive patterns. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs for the patient as well as the family During the height of combat, the members, who play an important role numbers of service members who ex- • 2.4 million people suffer a TBI in Blurry vision, dizziness, mood in the care and rehabilitation of indi- perienced a TBI increased by approx- the U.S. every year. swings, sleep problems and memory viduals with TBIs. imately 10,000 per quarter and the • Blasts are a leading cause of TBIs problems: These are all symptoms of Vision therapy is an integral part of majority of these (80 to 85 percent) in a war zone. Otherwise, falls account traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, and treatment for post trauma vision syn- have been classified as mild TBI, or for 35 percent of TBIs; motor vehicle can last from a few days to a lifetime, drome, a problem of up to 75 percent mTBI. crashes, 17 percent. depending on the treatment and se- of people with a TBI experience. Brain Although most patients with mTBI • TBIs are a contributing factor to verity. swelling can disrupt ocular motor recover completely within three one third of all injury-related deaths in March is Brain Injury Awareness nerves in the brain, preventing eyes months of injury, some patients expe- the U.S. Month. A brain injury can happen from moving in the same direction at rience persistent symptoms and have • TBIs can increase the risk for epi- anytime, anywhere, to anyone. Brain the same time. trouble rehabilitating, particularly lepsy, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkin- injuries do not discriminate. Approxi- When this happens, patients will of- when they have co-occurring condi- son’s disease. ten tilt their head to avoid seeing dou- tions, like Post-Traumatic Stress Dis- mately 2.4 million people sustain brain • Males are about 1.5 times as likely ble, sending poor information to the order – or suffer another TBI soon injuries in the United States each year. as females to sustain a TBI. An injury that happens in an instant vestibular system. The result is poor after. balance, dizziness and headaches. As the war winds down, most new • Children birth to 4 years, can bring a lifetime of physical, cogni- teens aged 15 to 19 years, and tive, and behavioral challenges. Post trauma vision syndrome is often TBIs result from fights and ski, bicycle, adults aged 65 years and older “It’s a multi-system dysfunction that overlooked. Until the vision problems and other sports accidents. are most likely to sustain a TBI. also affects the family,” said Col. Debra are treated, patients may find reading, “If you take a fall and hit your head McNamara, optometrist and TBI spe- computer work, driving and shooting while snowboarding and end up with • Having a concussion increases cialist at the Wiesbaden Army Health difficult. They might see perfectly with a headache, the worst thing you can the risk of having another, and those Clinic in Germany. “The quicker you one eye, but not so well with both. do is get back on the board and risk with multiple concussions take longer get treatment, the quicker Soldiers “People will tell me, ‘I thought I taking another fall on the slopes,” said to recover. and their families rehabilitate.” was crazy – I didn’t know how to ex- McNamara. • Kids who suffer a concussion may A brain injury can affect a per- plain something was wrong with my Brains need darkness and rest. In have a much slower recovery if they’ve son physically and psychologically, vision,’” recounted McNamara. Afghanistan, she said, TBI patients sustained one or more blows to the and sometimes the symptoms – like Most of the time, the problem can be would rest in “TBI tents” for up to 72 head in the past, according to studies. memory problems or emotional and fixed with a pair of glasses, prism and/ hours to let their brains heal. • Studies have also shown that kids behavioral changes – don’t appear or vision training. Some of the near- The Defense Centers of Excellence who have the most mental activity after immediately. focusing problems resolve after sys- for Psychological Health and Traumat- a concussion took the longest time to Everyone in the family is affected temic medications are discontinued. ic Brain Injury Information & Referral fully recover – an average of 100 days. by TBI and changes in relationships, Headaches also will disappear. hotline (1-866-966-1020) is staffed 24 • Bicycling, football, playground ac- behavior, finances and social life can “Alleviating vision problems signifi- hours/day, every day of the year, as tivities, basketball and soccer are as- add stress to family life. cantly improves quality of life, so op- is the Crisis Intervention line (1-800- sociated with the greatest number of tometry is a rewarding role to play in 273-8255). For example, if a child isn’t sleeping TBI-related emergency room visits. TBI rehabilitation,” she said. Visit the Defense and Veterans Brain well, he or she will be sleepy in school (Information courtesy of the Brain In- and grades might slip, causing stress Other common problems associat- Injury Center online at dvbic.dcoe.mil ed with mild TBI include changes in or http://www.brainlinemilitary.org for jury Association of America and http:// for the child and his or her parents. www.webmd.com) Early and adequate access to care will sleep, mood, energy, behavioral and more information.

TRICARE simplifying life for beneficiaries with online options

By Joe Bela options, available at www.tricare.mil, • Change your primary care manager referrals or claims. 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs customers get access to a wide variety • See what’s covered By visiting http://milconnect.dmdc. of online features designed to simplify • Compare plans mil, eligible beneficiaries can up- While walk-in services will no lon- life and help manage medical needs. • Manage prescriptions date e-mail and mailing addresses in ger be available at local TRICARE Ser- Services include: Beneficiaries also have access DEERS, and also view eligibility and vice Centers nationwide starting April • Enroll in or purchase a plan to many self-service features at enrollment information, enrollment 1, eligible beneficiaries now have ac- • File or check a claim Humana-Military.com where custom- cards, and other important informa- cess to a full range of services both • View referrals and prior authoriza- ers can create accounts, make pay- tion about their benefits. on the web and by telephone. tions ments, chose a primary care pro- A self-service option is also avail- With TRICARE’s self-service web • Find a doctor vider, verify eligibility, and check on able by phone at 800-444-5445. March 21, 2014 TALESPINNER sports PAGE 17 Upcoming AF parents rejoice in son’s football journey performance nutrition seminar Facing obstacles trying to By Jose T. Garza III Antonio and he made the var- lose weight, get lean, or build JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs sity football team the follow- muscle, or having a tough time ing year where he began to getting started? Learn how to A technical sergeant from put together quite the resume get lean and what to eat for the Air Force Medical Op- as a defensive end. optimum performance before erations Agency tears up at He accumulated numerous and after a workout. A regis- the thought of the day some accolades, including All- tered dietician will be available mothers hope for but don’t District 28-4A honors, for a question and answer want to come too soon: their Express-News All-Area Sub- session from 1-2 p.m. Friday child leaving home to attend 5A football first team honors at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory college. and Express-News Sub-5A All- Surgical Center Auditorium. For However, some mothers Area defensive linemen hon- information, call 292-7578. don’t have a child who is an ors. He was also named Ex- All-American football player press-News All-Area football volunteer coaches needed that ESPN ranked as the eighth Defensive Player of the Year Volunteer coaches are best high school defensive end and Associated Press Class 4A needed in support of the Joint in the country, and had elite Texas Defensive Player of the Courtesy photo Derick Roberson (center-right), a Brennan High School senior, is photo- Base San Antonio-Lackland colleges like the University Year in 2013. graphed with his parents, Erick and Kimberley, and 5-year-old brother, Youth Baseball program in the of Alabama, Louisiana State Derick attributes his suc- Torian, at the San Antonio Express-News building in 2012 after he re- 5-6 and 7-8-year-old divisions. University and Texas A&M ag- cessful high school career to ceived Express-News All Area Team honors. Roberson, who is an All- Practices begin the week of gressively recruiting him. hard work in practice and April 7. The season starts April American high school football player, will attend the University of Texas With local and national participation in football camps in Austin on a football scholarship this fall. Erick is an Air Force Medical 26 and ends in early June. press in attendance at area during the offseason. He also Call 671-2388 for more details. Operations Agency medical lab tech as well as a Reservist and NCO Brennan High School, Derick credits his parents’ sacrifices in charge for the 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Laboratory at Roberson, a senior, signed for his success. Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Kimberley is the AFMOA medical services first steps baseball registration with the University of Texas in “If it wasn’t for them, directorate, NCO in charge. Baseball registration will be Austin Feb. 4. He is the step- I wouldn’t be able to get to held from March 31-April 4. A son of Kimberley, the AFMOA the level I am at,” said the The Robersons supported he knows that if he wants to sports physical is due at time medical services directorate, pass rusher. “They always Derick again when he faced make a difference on the team of registration. The First Steps NCO in charge. His father made sure I was doing good a decision to honor his com- then he needs to work hard,” instructional program is for all Erick is an AFMOA medical in school.” mitment to Texas or go to said Erick. Department of Defense children lab tech who is also a Reserv- Derick’s parents have been another school after Texas “The most important thing on and off base ages 3-5 years ist and the NCO in charge for with him through every step head coach Mack Brown, who I want for him is to excel and old. First Steps teaches the the 926th Aerospace Medicine of his football journey from recruited him, resigned in graduate. He can enter the basic fundamentals of baseball Squadron Laboratory at Nellis taking their son to practice December 2013. NFL Draft, but I want him to in harmony with the gross Air Force Base, Nev. after work in his younger When Charlie Strong, for- get his degree first,” his wife motor movements of preschool “We are proud and excit- years to watching him per- mer University of Louisville added. and early age school children. ed for him,” said Kimberley. form at the Under Armour All head football coach was For the 6-foot-3-inch foot- For more information, call “Everything he had worked so America High School Football announced as Brown’s re- ball player, entering his first 671-2388. hard for has paid off, and he is Game in January. placement Jan. 5, he made year of college does not make able to see and feel what that Kimberley said it was over- Derick’s decision easy by call- him nervous. spurs military tickets success through hard work whelming at times. ing and visiting with the fam- “I just have to go out and Spurs military discount feels like.” “We never had downtime ily to reassure them that he turn people’s heads as a fresh- tickets are available for the Like any concerned parent, because it seemed like there wanted to keep him on the man athlete,” Derick said. “I second half of the season at Kimberley worries about how was always something to do,” team. am going to try and make a 20 percent off plus no service her son will handle his first she added about Derick’s foot- Now that Derick has of- name for myself as soon as fees. For more information, call semester of college. ball commitments. ficially signed with Texas, possible so I can get as much 671-3059 for more details. “The UT coaching staff However, Kimberly also Kimberly said she can’t wait playing time as I can. Hope- told me to give it a month believes the time spent help- to drive up Interstate 35 North fully, I can turn pro after col- spinning after he starts school, and ing Derick grow as a football to Austin in the fall to see how lege. If I don’t, I hope to fall Spin those legs and burn he will grow into a mature player and person was well “the next phase of his career back on whatever career field calories in Spin Class at the man who can take care of worth it. plays out.” I choose in college.” Warhawk Fitness Center Mon- himself,” the sergeant add- “We always knew Derick “I couldn’t be more proud Just like during high school days, Tuesdays, and Thursdays ed. Those words settled her was gifted when it came to of him,” she added. and before, Kimberley said at 5 a.m. Call 671-2016 for worries. football, and we knew that if The Robersons expect their she and her husband plan on more information. Derick started to catch UT we provided him the opportu- son to make a smooth transi- attending every Longhorns football coaches’ eye after he nity to play, he would compete tion into college football. home game and even a few and his family moved to San and excel.” “He likes competition, and practices.