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37Th TRW HQ Renamed Acker Headquarters Building A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 72 No. 46 • NOVEMBER 20, 2015 37th TRW HQ renamed Acker Headquarters Building Photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner (From left) Retired Maj. Gen. William Acker and his wife, Nadine, are pictured with 37th Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Trent Edwards and his wife, Vanessa, as military training instructors from the 737th Training Group unveil a plaque dedicated to Acker during a building dedication ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 13. The 37th TRW headquarters building was renamed the Acker building, as a tribute to the former wing commander for his contributions to the current states of the wing and JBSA-Lackland. See story page 3. INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 Community Briefs 14 Sports 17 ONLINE | http://www.JBSA.mil PAGE 2 commentary TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 20, 2015 Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland I know who, what, when and where … but why? Editorial Staff By Tech. Sgt. David W. Hardy Show them the BRIG. GEN. BOB LABRUTTA Joint Base-Charleston Airman Leadership School importance of wanting to always do 502ND AIR BASE WING/JBSA things the right way rather than simply COMMANDER eading by example can be a doing things the right way when some- heavy burden, but it is the one is looking. TODD G. WHITE 502ND ABW/JBSA burden we choose to carry when Think about the kitchen fi ght scene L PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR we don the uniform each day. As lead- in “The Break Up.” Jennifer Aniston ers, we should focus on showing others browbeats Vince Vaughn into helping OSCAR BALLADARES “how” to be an American Airman who wash the dishes, but she doesn’t like JBSA-LACKLAND embodies the core values. We should that he is simply lending a hand. No, PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF also explain “why” it matters to serve she states, “I want you to want to do with the utmost integrity because the the dishes,” which is something he can- SENIOR AIRMAN LYNSIE NICHOLS “who, what, when and where” will then not fathom. Many Airmen share these SENIOR AIRMAN KRYSTAL JEFFERS PHOTOJOURNALIST JOURNEYMAN fall into place. exact sentiments. Maybe you have felt For example, when I was in ammo, the same way at some point in your JOSE T. GARZA, III I trained Airmen on upgrade tasks. If career. SPORTS/STAFF WRITER I incorrectly showed them how, they Our challenge is to get our Airmen would obviously err in their role. How- Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Muncy to want to do the right thing. If we are DOROTHY LONAS ever, if I failed to explain why it was perform and explain why it is impor- going to exhort them, we must fi rst PAGE DESIGN/ILLUSTRATOR important to follow technical orders, for tant, you get to the heart of the matter. model exemplary behavior. This calls example, the temptation may too great Airmen not only need more head for inner refl ection; a sober assessment to cut corners in the future. It may also knowledge; they need more heart of ourselves is invaluable. Offi ce deprive them of pride in mission accom- knowledge. Airmen want to perform Take a deep look in the proverbial 2230 Hughes Ave. JBSA-Lackland, Texas plishment. My negative leader infl uence well and work on high-performing mirror and allow your inner light to 78236-5415 could then be contagious and spread to teams. We owe them the tools to be- provide a visible path for others to fol- (phone) 671-2908 other areas of their job and life. come outstanding individuals who ac- low. Ethical leadership is contagious (fax) 671-2022 Email: [email protected] When you show someone how to complish incredible things as a team. and it starts with you. Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) For advertising information: EN Communities P.O. Box 2171 San Antonio, TX 78297 What motivates you to succeed in your career? 250-2052 By Col. Kirsten Benford We need to remind ourselves of the This newspaper is published by 71st Medical Group commander choice we made to be part of the total force EN Communities, a private fi rm in no Vance Air Force Base, Okla. way connected with the U.S. Air Force, and get excited about the fact that we can under exclusive written contract with still serve. JBSA-Lackland, Texas. This commercial otivation is an idea that is used to enterprise Air Force newspaper is an Motivation, enthusiasm and a positive authorized publication for members explain behavior. It is the reason attitude are just as contagious as negativity. of the U.S. military services. Contents for people’s actions, desires and They help us push through trials, unmet of the Talespinner are not necessarily M the offi cial views of, or endorsed by, needs. expectations, undesired jobs and other the U.S. government, the Department What motivates you? Is it a pay raise, of Defense, or the Department of the disappointments. Air Force. promotion, family or friends? When I walked around the 71st The appearance of advertising in When I applied for an ROTC scholarship this publication, including inserts or Courtesy graphic Medical Group after I fi rst arrived a few supplements, does not constitute back in the early 1980s, my motivation was months ago, I couldn’t tell those happy to be endorsement by the Department of monetary. I needed money for college. Many Defense, the Department of the Air Air Force because I appreciated the more here from those simply riding out their Force or EN Communities, of the of us join the military for monetary reasons. level playing fi eld and opportunities for assignment. Everyone appeared motivated products or services advertised. Others join for travel, adventure and to see Everything advertised in this growth and development. and enthusiastic about the role they were publication shall be made available the world. I have thoroughly enjoyed each job and playing. I fed off that enthusiasm and moti- for purchase, use or patronage without Occasionally, we need to refl ect and regard to race, color, religion, sex, “bloomed where I was planted.” vation and wanted to be a better leader and national origin, age, marital status, reevaluate our motives for being in the total It is hard to stay motivated when you help each of my team members succeed. physical handicap, political affi liation, force. What is curious to me is the number or any other non-merit factor of the don’t get assigned the career fi eld or base I was ecstatic when I was fi rst purchaser, user or patron. of people who stay in the military beyond that you really wanted. That being said, it assigned to Vance. Then I “caught” the Editorial content is edited, prepared their original commitment when they seem and provided by the Public Affairs Offi ce helps to keep a positive attitude and be- medical group enthusiasm fever and was of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, to have lost their initial motivation, enthusi- lieve that things happen for a reason. We motivated to keep up with the team. unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air asm and zeal. Force photos. all can bring something to the fi ght if we Now I am “committed to excellence,” Deadline for story submissions I entered the Air Force with a three-year stay motivated “in spite of” our temporary and want everyone I come in contact with to is noon Wednesday the week prior commitment back in 1992. I stayed in the circumstances. catch the fever as well. to publication. NOVEMBER 20, 2015 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 News in Brief 37th TRW headquarters renamed 502 ISG/JA HOSTS RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY The Lackland Legal Assistance Office will be hosting a Retiree Appreciation Day Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will be for groundbreaking commander assisting retiree and their dependents with estate planning documents. They will be able to obtain a testamentary will, powers of at- By Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner remain on display sharing Air Force torney, and advanced medical directives. 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs heritage with more than 75,000 visitors No appointment is needed, but a com- to JBSA-Lackland annually. pleted estate planning worksheet must be The 37th Training Wing Headquarters After experiencing first hand the presented at the time of arrival. A worksheet building was dedicated to former 37th amount of effort, sacrifice and dedication may be obtained in one of three ways: pick- TRW commander retired Maj. Gen. to duty necessary to transform civilians ing one up at the office, requesting one via William Acker during a renaming in to highly capable Airmen, Acker email from [email protected], or ceremony Friday. led the initiative to construct the MTI obtaining online at https://aflegalassistance. The ceremony of the newly named monument. The monument celebrates law.af.mil/. Acker Building (building 2484) signified and honors those past and present It is imperative that retirees plan for a tribute not only to Acker, but to the who are responsible for building the the future before there is a need to do so. entire team of commanders and chiefs Air Force’s Enlisted Corps, Acker said. If and when there is a finding of mental who served during his tenure and led During his speech, Acker did not incapacity, it’s too late to have estate docu- the charge in transforming the former mention many of his accomplishments, ments prepared. Lackland Air Force Base, both inter- but focused on the people he believes The office is located at 1701 Kenly Avenue, nally through quality of life efforts and helped him complete his vision for Suite 134.
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