AS OF OCT. 5, PUBLICATION SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 DATE FOR THE VOL. 54, NO. 38 NEWS LEADER A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE – FORT SAM HOUSTON CHANGES TO FRIDAYS Army North Soldiers revisit their ‘toughest duty ever’ By Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos their loss – when she became lies they left behind, it was the ARNORTH Public Affairs the next family.” worst thing in the world.” Unfortunately, this was not The official process for When a Soldier dies down an isolated event for the 4th notifying the next of kin of a range, it initiates a compli- Infantry Division. During the combat-related death involves cated, but well-planned, series 12-month deployment to Iraq, the casualty notification officer, of events – all through official the division experienced 187 who is escorted by a military channels. combat-related deaths and chaplain. It is very hard on the more than 600 serious injuries. Shortly after the official no- families, who are known as “It was the most miserable tification, a casualty assistance the Army’s Gold Star moth- period of my career, as well as officer contacts the family and ers or families, because it is a the most rewarding,” Francey then personally guides them life-altering event that takes an said. “I would never wish it through the procedures to pro- unknown period of time – for on anyone. Every single one of cess for the survivor’s benefits, some, months, and for others, those 187 combat deaths stays years – where they must learn with me because, for the fami- See GOLD STAR, P8 to handle affairs and cope with everyday life without their Photo by Eric R. Lucero loved ones. Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser (right), the commander of U.S. Southern Com- Col. Richard Francey, chief mand, presents the U.S. Army South colors to Maj. Gen. Frederick S. Rudesheim, of staff at U.S. Army North, the incoming Army South commanding general, during a change of command said one of his worst days as ceremony at -Fort Sam Houston Sept. 14. rear detachment commander for the 4th Infantry Division was on Easter Sunday in 2006 Rudesheim takes command – as a result of casualty notifi- cation duty. “One of our Family Readi- of U.S. Army South ness Group leaders was about By Eric R. Lucero ment as the deputy director to take her children to an Eas- ARSOUTH Public Affairs for joint and coalition warf- ter egg hunt when the casualty ighting, joint civil-military notification officer arrived to Maj. Gen. Frederick S. operations, on the Joint Staff inform her that her husband Rudesheim assumed com- in Suffolk, Va. had been killed in Iraq,” mand of U.S. Army South Air Force Gen. Douglas Francey said. from Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Fraser, commander of U.S. “She had been very in- Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher DeHart Trombitas during a change of Southern Command, hosted volved with our care teams, Elihennette Carreon, case manager for the Fort Sam Houston Casualty Assistance command ceremony at Mac- the ceremony. Fraser reflect- which were the volunteers that Center, works on a case at the CAC Sept. 17. Carreon said CAC team members truly Arthur Parade Field on Joint ed upon his relationship with helped families that experi- believe in the service that they and the Survivor Outreach Services offer to survivors in Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Trombitas, who had com- enced a loss of a loved one get the community. Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will be honoring San An- Houston Sept. 14. manded Army South since through the first few days,” he tonio area Gold Star Families with a Gold Star Mother’s Day and Fallen Heroes Room Rudesheim comes to Army said. “She was actually on call of Remembrance ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at the new Survivor South following an assign- See ARSOUTH, P5 to assist the next family with Outreach Services building at 1304 Stanley Road, Building 131. VISIT NEWS LEADER ONLINE: http://www.jbsa.af.mil OR HTTP://WWW.SAMHOUSTON.ARMY.MIL/PAO PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 FORT SAM HOUSTON Sexual assault costs Airmen their future A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON By Col. Tom Posch in the courtroom, but Editorial Staff Appellate Defense Counsel chief nobody is “for” sexual assault or “against” ac- 502nd Air Base Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter “I knew the minute countability. our eyes met she was “Zero tolerance” and 502nd ABW Public Affairs Director the ‘one.’ We exchanged potentially severe conse- Todd G. White numbers and set up a quences for those who JBSA-FSH Public Affairs Officer date. It was planned violate the law have been Karla L. Gonzalez to perfection. She was part of Air Force culture Photo illustration by Senior Airman Marc I. Lane for many years. Account- Victims of sexual assault don’t wear name tags. Editor the ‘one.’ And then she Steve Elliott Googled me and told ability is the norm and me never to contact her not the exception. working near places The consequences of a Associate Editor again. That’s life as a I see it every day at where children frequent, sexual assault conviction L. A. Shively registered sex offender. work and have for many such as a school, library, go far beyond the imme- Writer/Editor My face, my name, my years in different duties daycare center or park. diate sentence. Lori Newman address, for the world to It’s our duty, as re- and settings. Registration laws don’t I share this perspec- Layout Artist see: sex offender.” quired by Article 70 of Airmen convicted of a differentiate well between tive because prevention is Joe Funtanilla This is a very likely the UCMJ, to represent sexual offense face life- different types or degrees better than prosecution. future for an Airman con- these Airmen, search for long consequences. of sexual crimes, and It’s my hope that knowl- News Leader office: victed of sexual assault. legal error in their cases If the possibility of some don’t even try. edge of the consequences 2330 Stanley Road I know. and advocate for their trial, conviction, jail and Every state keeps a may deter Airmen from Building 122, Suite C Since 1994, I’ve both convictions to be over- a punitive discharge don’t public registry of sex making a poor choice and Fort Sam Houston living with a lifetime of Texas 78234-5004 prosecuted and repre- turned and their sentenc- dissuade, consider the offenders. Many jurisdic- 210-221-1031 sented Airmen charged es set aside or reduced. story at the beginning of tions make this infor- regret. DSN 471-1031 in “Blue-on-Blue” crimes This includes Airmen this article. mation available via a A sexual assault and all manner of sexual convicted of sexual as- There’s a high prob- website or app., and may conviction is often just News Leader Advertisements: assaults. sault, which I sadly say ability convicted Airmen include the offender’s full the beginning of a life of Prime Time My memory of 9/11 remains a large percent- will carry the label of name, photograph and diminished freedom. Military Newspapers Understanding the Ave E at Third Street was witnessing the attack age of our docket. “registered sex offender” address. San Antonio, Texas 78205 on America and tragic As a matter of profes- for the rest of their lives. These laws are de- consequences today may (210) 250-2519 loss of life on the news sional responsibility, it Sex offender registration signed as public-safety avert the sad outcome (fax) 250-2570 as I prepared my dress makes no difference to us allows federal and state measures rather than of this destructive crime blues for the arraign- whether or not our clients law enforcement officers additional punishment, and help our fellow Air- News Leader email: ment and trial of a client claim to be innocent or to monitor the location but they can carry with men before they fail or usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx. realize too late that such [email protected] charged in the rape of a guilty – our duty is to and activities of convicted them a substantial loss of fellow Airman. defend both equally well sex offenders. freedom and liberty. illegal conduct has lasting News Leader online: I’ve spent the better – yes, even when they’ve Airmen convicted of After serving their sen- ramifications beyond the www.samhouston.army.mil/PAO part of 18 years advising confessed and pled guilty. sexual assault at a court- tences, Airmen often find possibility of conviction, commanders, prosecuting In plain speak, the Air martial are required it difficult to find a home confinement and a puni- This Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of cases and representing Force is not our client, to register in the state or a job, and registra- tive discharge. 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Southern Regional Medi- overall fitness and well- News Briefs BAMC raises awareness with cal Command. being of the force. “On this day, we will “I encourage every- Walters Street Gate scale back operations one to participate in the Nighttime Closures Suicide Prevention Stand Down Day and help familiarize our stand down day events Starting Sept. 27, the Walters Street service members, civil- with an open mind,” entrance to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort By Maria Gallegos ing, resiliency ians and families of the Wong said. “Suicide is Sam Houston will close between 7 p.m. BAMC Public Affairs training, and resources available to a complex issue, but and 5 a.m. through Oct. 21, accord- risk-assess- them, while also focus- by working together ing to 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron Brooke Army Medical ment screen- ing on how to reduce and looking out for one sources. The Jadwin Road gate (com- Center, and other Army ings. the stigma associ- another, we can combat mercial gate) will be the alternate gate units across San Anto- At BAMC, ated with seeking care it. Remember, it is not a for inbound and outbound traffic during nio, have set aside a day staff and fam- for behavioral health weakness to seek help these hours. Detour signs will help to focus on the impor- ily members issues,” he added. when needed; it is a guide traffic around this area. Normal tance of suicide preven- will take part “Our leaders and sign of strength.” hours and operations resume Oct. 22. tion and awareness. in activities supervisors will conduct For more information Additionally, starting Nov. 1, the Walters The Army will con- that will help face to face Soldier as- on suicide prevention Street entrance will close again between duct a Suicide Preven- prevent fur- sessments and provide and awareness, call 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Nov. 5. tion Stand Down Day ther loss of a virtual tour of support BAMC Behavioral Health Again, the Jadwin Road gate will be the for all Soldiers Sept. 27, life, enhance organizations on post at 916-1600 or click alternate gate and detour signs will be Army civilians and inter- awareness of resources of commanders, leaders, so everyone will know on MilitaryOneSource in place. Normal hours and operations ested family members. available, improve Soldiers, and civilians at where to seek help if at http://www.military- resume Nov. 6. The theme of this day health and discipline, all levels. We must work needed.” onesource.com or call is “Shoulder to Shoulder, and reduce the stigma together to combat this Although the stand 1-800-342-9647; or the Wilson Way, Liscum We Stand Up for Life.” often attached to seek- complex, pervasive issue down is designated for National Suicide Preven- Road Intersection Closure This stand down aims ing help from behavioral that affects everyone in one day, Wong empha- tion Lifeline at http:// The intersection of Wilson Way and to promote good health, health professionals. our society,” said Maj. sized the importance of www.suicidepreven- Liscum Road will be closed Sept. 27 and will include team “Suicide prevention is Gen. M. Ted Wong, com- staying focused through- tionlifeline.org or call and 28. During this closure, traffic from discussions and train- a shared responsibility mander of BAMC and out the year on the 1-800-273-TALK (8255). the Wilson/Cunningham gate will be detoured from Wilson Way right onto Liscum Road, left onto S-6 Road, and Bonds” marital retreats left onto N. New Braunfels Avenue back Suicide prevention: A healthy force is a ready force has increased. to Wilson Way. Traffic from the Walters By Kirk Frady takes into account the ily members is a top These types of gate turning left on Wilson Way will turn Army Medical Command challenges derived from priority,” Austin said. programs are geared left onto N. Braunfels Avenue, right onto Public Affairs financial, relationship, “We remain commit- toward getting the Army S-6 Road and right onto Liscum Road legal, substance abuse, ted to doing what is out “in front” of the sui- back to Wilson Way. There will be detour The U.S. Army’s ob- and medical issues. needed to care for cide, and will ultimately signs posted to mark the route. servance of Suicide Pre- The Army has our most precious help lower suicide rates. vention Month continues partnered with the asset – our people – “Despite the tough Air Force Reserve MTIs needed with events throughout National Institute of thereby ensuring a enemies our Army The Air Force Reserve Command is September, focusing ef- Mental Health, or NIMH, healthy and resilient encountered in Iraq and looking for traditional Reservists in the forts on total Army fam- to conduct the largest force for the future.” Afghanistan, suicide ranks of senior airman through master ily well-being, resilience, behavioral health study Defeating sui- is the toughest enemy sergeant who are interested in filling stigma reduction, and of risk and resilience cide will take active we’ve faced, and I’m Military Training Instructor positions at positive results achieved factors among military involvement from confident we will defeat the 433rd Training Squadron, Joint Base by getting involved and personnel. everyone. this enemy,” said Joseph San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base. reaching out for help. Public service an- Civilian and Westphal, undersecre- The 433rd TRS is looking for high-quali- “We are committed nouncements with military research on tary of the Army. ty Airmen to fill 76 MTI vacancies. Some to every Soldier and our senior leaders’ messag- suicide has demon- “I’ve served as a se- of the requirements are excellent military efforts are focused on ing have been devel- strated that it is a nior leader in the Army image and appearance, minimum fit- prevention well before oped and disseminated complex phenom- and various capacities, ness score of 75 (must be within last 6 the individual chooses throughout the Army to enon which defies cates that Soldiers and across several admin- months), ability to speak clearly, TAFMS suicide as their only support Army leaders. easy solutions. The families are using these istrations, and I have less than 15 years, minimum score of option,” said Lt. Gen. A stand down has been Army has expanded ac- programs. never seen a challenge 49 in General area on ASVAB. Call 671- Patricia D. Horoho, directed by Vice Chief cess to services and pro- For example, the that, when Army leader- 7975/7336 for more information. Army Surgeon General of Staff of the Army grams to help Soldiers number of Soldiers ship put their minds to and commander of the Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III and family members that have been seen in it, they weren’t able to Lincoln Military U.S. Army Medical Com- for Sept. 27. The theme improve their ability to behavioral health clinics address it successfully.” Housing Closure mand. for the stand down is cope with the stresses has steadily increased Stigma toward seek- The Lincoln Military Housing of- To reduce the number “Shoulder to Shoulder, associated with military over the past five years, ing behavioral health fices will be closed Sept. 21 for an of suicides, the Army is We Stand up for Life.” service (i.e. separation, the total number of support is a national organizational day. Normal operations taking a holistic ap- “Leaders across our deployments, financial behavioral health clinic problem which the resume Sept. 24. For more information, proach to health promo- Army recognize that the pressures, etc.). visits increased, and the Army takes very seri- call 221-2250. tion, risk reduction, and health of our Soldiers, The increased use of number of Soldiers that See NEWS, P4 suicide prevention. It Army civilians, and fam- these services indi- participate in “Strong See SUICIDE, P12 PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

women are embarking News Briefs 201st Military Intelligence Battalion on a mission in Afghan- from P3 istan. “The past 18 months Supply order cutoff Sept. 26 cases colors in preparation for deployment have prepared us well The cutoff date to order supplies for the mission at hand, through the 502nd Logistics Readiness By Maj. Mark Campbell corps of cadets at the as we will deploy into Squadron (W45NQP) for fiscal year 2012 470th Military Intelligence Military a relatively remote and is Sept. 26. All high-priority requests Brigade Public Affairs Academy on May 12, austere environment, after the Sept. 26 cutoff will be worked 1962, that underscored figure out the various offline. For more information, call 221- The 201st Military the dedication and tribal dynamics and ter- 5598 or 221-3320. Intelligence Battalion professionalism of the ror networks, navigate cased its colors Sept. 6 201st’s Soldiers. through the different Prescription Take Back Day as its members prepare In February 2010, NATO/Coalition com- Unused and expired prescription to deploy to Afghanistan the 201st deployed to mand and control rela- medicines can be turned in from 10 in support of Operation Afghanistan to conduct tionships and support a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at the San Enduring Freedom. interrogation and de- structures, and execute Antonio Military Medical Center Medical The casing of the briefing operations. to the best of our abili- Mall on the first floor and at the Fort colors represents the For the upcoming de- ties,” he added. Sam Houston Refill Pharmacy, Building movement of the unit’s ployment, the battalion “Before any deploy- 2401 on Scott and Allen Road. For more mission to a new theater will conduct a similar ment, casing the colors information, call 221-2988. of operations. The cer- mission in support of is a bittersweet occa- emony took place at the U.S. Forces Afghanistan sion, where we prepare Hispanic American Fort Sam Houston Youth and the International to leave our homes and Heritage Month event Activity Center. Security Assistance loved ones,” Barber The 470th Military Intelligence Guest of honor was Force. continued. “We also Brigade will host an Hispanic American Col. Pierre Gervais, com- Lt. Col. Joseph Bar- look forward to showing Heritage Month event at noon Oct. 2 at mander of the 470th Photo by Spc. Sammy Rosado ber, battalion command- what this great team is the Blesse Auditorium. Guest speaker is Military Intelligence Lt. Col. Joseph Barber (right), 201st Military Intelligence Battalion er, recognized the sacri- capable of and to get- Army South Command Sgt. Maj. Gabriel Brigade. commander, and Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Jacobs furl the fice and commitment of ting on with the mis- Cervantes. Call 221-0417 for more Gervais thanked battalion colors prior to casing them in a ceremony at the Fort Sam the “Black Knights” and sion we have worked information. everyone for joining him Houston Youth Activity Center Sept. 6. They will uncase the colors their families. so hard and long to in acknowledging “the after the battalion deploys to Afghanistan in support of Operation “Today marks a very prepare for.” Child Safety Seat Clinic professionalism, com- Enduring Freedom. sober, yet very noble, Barber and Battalion A child safety seat clinic is mitment, and selfless moment in our bat- Command Sgt. Maj. Earl scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at service” of the approxi- nize their impending ed portions of a speech talion,” Barber said. Jacobs shared the honor the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam mately 140 deploying deployment. delivered by Gen. Doug- “The best and brightest of furling and casing the Houston fire station, 3101 Schofield Soldiers and to recog- Gervais also highlight- las MacArthur to the of our young men and colors. Road, Building 3830. Registration is required and children must be present to be weighed and measured. Call 221-0349 or 221-9425 to register of for Navy surgeon general visits wounded Marines, Sailors more information. By L.A. Shively cal facilities that treat ton) D.C.,” he said to JBSA-FSH News Leader illness, disease and non- the group of about 50 in Stray Dog Capture Underway combat injuries. the SAMMC auditorium. The number of stray dogs on Joint Focusing on their But, beyond the high The admiral dis- Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston concerns, Vice Adm. standard of care they cussed future changes has increased dramatically during Matthew L. Nathan, receive from these planned within the De- the past several months, according to surgeon general of the facilities, Nathan said fense Department such 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron sources. Navy, spent Sept. 13 he wanted to ensure as downsizing and a An independent animal control special- visiting with wounded Marines and Sailors strategic refocus toward ist has been contracted to capture Marines, Sailors, and knew the Marine Corps the Pacific region, Asia, the dogs over a period of two to three the staff of Naval Health and the Navy have not Africa and South Amer- weeks. Residents are asked not to ap- Clinic Corpus Christi forgotten them in what ica for the Navy. Nathan proach the traps or attempt to release Detachment at the San is a traditionally an also said that coalition the captured canines, and not to feed Antonio Military Medical Army-Air Force envi- forces were 99 per cent any stray animals. For more informa- Center. ronment here in San out of Iraq and, though tion, call 221-3144. Nathan said he rec- Antonio. not smoothly, relocating ognized what he coined Nathan, also chief of troops out of Afghani- Photo by L.A. Shively Flu shots at SAMMC as “nodes of excellence” the Navy’s Bureau of stan is continuing. Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy, visits BAMC employee flu vaccination – military medical cen- Medicine and Surgery, Nathan’s visit meant with Andrew Knudson and presents him with a coin. Knudson was dates are Sept. 24, 26, and Oct. 1 from ters across the country reached out on a per- a lot to Marine Lance training in Navy dentistry when he became ill and plans to com- 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the garden entrance such as SAMMC – that sonal note as well. Cpl. Jonathan Stephen- plete his training after he recovers. Nathan visited with wounded of the new tower. Flu vaccinations for provide critical care for “Thank you on behalf son who was wounded Marines, Sailors, and the staff of Naval Health Clinic Corpus those injured in combat; of the people I work Christi Detachment at the San Antonio Military Medical Center See NEWS, P10 as well as tertiary medi- with back in (Washing- See NAVY, P9 Sept. 13 prior to visiting and encouraging Knudson. SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5

he lived for 18 years be- fore leaving for college. Hero of the Year Rudesheim is also a 1981 Army ROTC gradu- receives $25,000 ate of the University of Texas. He stated that he is honored to be able to command a unit in Texas that is responsible for a region where he grew up. “I love this region, I love what we do and I have a passion for our mission,” Rudesheim said. “For me and my family, this is coming home. “And now, for me and Photo by Eric R. Lucero the Soldiers of Army Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser (left), commander of U.S. Southern Command, speaks to attendees of the South, it’s manos a la U.S. Army South change of command ceremony between Maj. Gen. Frederick S. Rudesheim (center), obra (all hands to work).” the incoming commanding general of U.S. Army South, and Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas (right), the U.S. Army South is outgoing Army South commanding general, during their change of command ceremony at Joint Base San the Army Service Com- Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 14. ponent Command of U.S. Southern Command. Photo by Deyanira Romo Rossell ARSOUTH from P1 heights,” Fraser added. joining Army South here SOUTHCOM’s area of Essays poured in nominating veterans, military wives, and “He brings the right in Texas, and assuming responsibility encom- active duty service members for the American Hero of the Year November 2009, and the mix of experience, lead- the command’s mission passes 31 countries award sponsored by Dickies. Staff Sgt. Jeremy Breece, with mission that Rudesheim ership, regional insight in Central and South and 15 areas of special the Warrior Transition Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort will undertake. and vision to this impor- America and the Carib- sovereignty in Central Sam Houston, was selected from an online contest to receive the first award and with it $25,000. His wife, Roxann Breece, and South America and “During his time in tant job. He has a pas- bean, a region he used to wrote the winning essay. The two joined with their 3-year-old command, Simeon has sion for this mission and call home. the Caribbean and covers son Seth to celebrate at the Fort Sam Houston Post Exchange provided strong leader- region and I can’t think He was born and about 15.6 million square Sept. 17. ship, direct advice, hon- of a better person to take raised in Panama, where miles. est counsel, and constant command of Army South outreach to our partners from Simeon than him.” and our counterparts,” During the ceremony, Fraser said. “In addition, Trombitas introduced he skillfully directed his Rudesheim to Army Soldiers to accomplish South. key tasks across the “I first met Frederick spectrum of U.S. South- at Fort Carson, and I’ll ern Command’s mission. tell you without a doubt, “General Rudesheim he is the best general of- brings a wealth of experi- ficer in our Army to take ence and knowledge of this command,” Trom- the region and is ready bitas said. “I know he’ll to build upon the strong take this command to the relationships that Simeon next level, and he’ll have has built during his time a lot of fun doing it.” here,” Fraser said. Following his introduc- “Fred is ready to lead tion, Rudesheim ex- this command to new pressed his excitement for PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 JBSA-FORT SAM HOUsTON KICKS OFF Community celebrates HISPANIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Hispanic american Heritage Month

Photo by Spc. Sammy Rosado Rivera Equal opportunity advisors from across Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston gathered at the Post Exchange Sept. 14 to help kick off Hispanic American Heritage Month, which began Sept. 14 and runs through mid-October. Pictured from left are Master Sgt. Jason L. Brooks, Fort Sam Houston Senior Command EOA; Sgt. 1st Class Adam A. Mayo, U.S. Army North; Sgt. 1st Class Mina Photo by Esther Garcia M. Vasquez, 470th Military Intelligence Brigade; Master Sgt. Granderson Alexander, Army Medical Col. Richard Gonzales, consultant to the Army Surgeon General and director of the Army Blood Command; and Master Sgt James C. Gilliam, Southern Regional Medical Command. The EOAs Bank, shows off his shoes while riding in a World War I ambulance with his wife, Maj. Monica Gon- th passed out cake and information to PX shoppers. The 470 MIB will host another event at noon zales, at the annual "16 de Septiembre" parade held Sept. 15. Floats, high school marching bands, Oct. 2 at Blesse Auditorium. Guest speaker is Army South Command Sgt. Maj. Gabriel Cervantes. business, civic and veterans organizations strolled down Guadalupe Street on Saturday as hundreds Call 221-0417 for more information. of people lined the street to watch the parade sponsored by the Avenida Guadalupe Association. SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7

Mother of deceased civilian accepts 264th Medical Battalion donates award on his behalf supplies to adopted school

Photo by Esther Garcia Photo by Sarah Sanchez Lt. Col. Neil Nelson, commander, 264th Medical Battalion, meets kindergarten students at East Members of the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute recently presented a unit coin and Terrell Hills Elementary School during the presentation of school supplies to the school Sept. 10. award to the mother of a civilian who passed away while assigned to the Television Section, Product The Soldiers of Company D, 264th Medical Battalion, presented schoolchildren with more than Development Branch, Distributed Learning Division, Army Medical Department Center & School. $1,200 worth of school supplies Sept. 10. The battalion’s adopted school received book bags, Jeronimo Aleman died May 26 and his mother, Helen Joyce Strong (second from left) accepted the paper, notebooks, makers, crayons, glue sticks, which will go to help students in need of supplies. items from (from left) Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shawn Passons, Army Staff Sgt. Jason Mass and Air Force Staff The donation more than doubled what the battalion donated in 2011, making it the largest single Sgt. Sanjuanita Cazares during a ceremony Sept. 10. Aleman was instrumental in graphic work per- donation in the history of the school. Each of the 264th Medical Battalion companies had donation formed in support of the DMRTI’s Combat Casualty Care Course production. A number of AMEDD TV boxes for their Soldiers to drop off supplies. The 264th Med Bn and the school signed a charter in employees also received a group award for the production, including Larry Lonas, Christopher Snell, April 2011 and since then, have supported various school activities such as career day, Dr. Seuss Robert Smith, James Cottle, Matthew Hiebel, Thomas Trudzinski and Christopher Salazar. Reading Day, the school’s fall festival and field days with exhibits. PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

GOLD STAR from P1 lies recover from their of what you are saying or deceased’s uniform was such news was given. ily is significant, Francey shock and grief.” doing,” she said. “Even correct,” Walls said. “I But regardless of the said. entitlements and receipt For many families, something like pointing first met with the family approach, the impact “These people were of the Soldier’s personal what they needed most out a Soldier kissing his two hours after notifica- is never lost on them. standing in harm’s way effects. Some units also was for someone to just wife could bring back tion and stayed with them Francey said as soon for us,” he explained. have care teams, made listen. painful memories for the until everything was taken as families saw him or “They were all volunteers. up of volunteers, who One of the “listeners” survivor, who will never care of.” another CNO, they knew Many of them came in help families through providing this service was be able to kiss their Sol- For Walls, he said the why they were there. after 9/11 – because of those first terrible days. Carmelita Rocourt, whose dier again. most difficult part of being “I got slapped five 9/11. They volunteered Many of the volunteers husband was stationed The CNO/CAOs and a CAO was helping the times,” Francey said. knowing they would be had loved ones who were with the 82nd Airborne care teams take extreme family inventory the son’s “I didn’t take it personal. sent into harm’s way. deployed with the unit. Corps in 2007. care to cater to each personal belongings. I was there to tell them “We owe it to them to Francey met regularly It was during this time individual family in their “It took seven days,” the worst news they could care for their loved ones.” with them to make sure that Maj. Larry Bauguess times of need. said Walls. “The Soldier’s hear. I visited every single He stressed that there the caregivers were being Jr. was killed in Afghani- For many CNO/CAOs, mother could only make it one of the next of kin – really is no room for er- taken care of. stan. Rocourt was one the job is difficult – and through one box a day.” and every single one was ror in handling something “I called them super of the volunteers who yet rewarding. On occasion, Francey devastated for the rest of this important. heroes but they didn’t reached out in an attempt When 1st Sgt. Anthony has also served as a CNO. their life.” “We have to do it have super-hero pow- to help his wife, Wesley, Walls was stationed with “As the rear detach- Francey said his worst right,” Francey said. ers,” Francey said. “They deal with her loss. 1st Battalion, 87th Infan- ment commander, I was fear was that the CNOs “What scares me with the were helping families “We would just listen,” try Regiment, 1st Bri- in constant contact with or CAOs would become wounded warriors, and that just lost a loved one Rocourt said. “If she gade Combat Team, 10th Gold Star families, so I jaded. Gold Star families, is we down range – while their wanted to talk, we would Mountain Division, Fort couldn’t do that if I was “We had 187 deaths have a population that we loved one was also down listen; but if she didn’t Drum, N.Y, he served as the person who knocked and 600 to 700 serious have never had before. range.” want to talk about Larry, a CAO. Walls now serves on their door and told injuries,” Francey said. For most of us, the wars He said the stress this we wouldn’t force it.” with Army North’s Head- them the worst news of “I did not want them have ended or will end. caused was unbelievable. Rocourt said one of quarters Support Com- their life. I would be for- to start to see knocking For these families the war “The care teams are the hardest things about pany, Headquarters and ever identified with that on someone’s door as will last a lifetime. ‘first responders,’” said being a care giver is be- Headquarters Battalion. moment.” normal. The first death in “Gold Star families are Jessica Stocker, Army ing aware of your sur- “I spent 90 days with a Many Soldiers and civil- November 2005 was just not ‘former’ military fam- North family program roundings and the overall family, helping them get ians serving in this capac- as important as the last ily members – they are manager. “They are the situation. through all the forms as ity often worry about how one in November 2006.” ‘forever’ military family ones who help the fami- “You have to be aware well as making sure the to talk to the families after Being a Gold Star fam- members.” SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9

NAVY from P4 important if they con- research. tinue to have treatment After his town hall by a roadside bomb in here at SAMMC.” meeting with Marines March while he was on Foriska said the sub- and Sailors, Nathan convoy in Helmand prov- ject came up during a toured the newly-com- ince, Afghanistan. class he was attending. pleted U.S. Army Insti- Stephenson, the tur- “Nobody had the an- tute of Surgical Research. ret gunner in a truck, swer, so I thought it was Adjacent to SAMMC, the was thrown 60 meters the perfect time to bring facility is dedicated to from his vehicle when it up the question.” advancing combat casu- was struck. He said he Officials cite a 95 alty care and providing doesn’t remember any- percent survival rate for state-of-the-art trauma, thing until he woke up at battlefield injuries, where burn, and critical care. the Walter Reed National cutting-edge technology Nathan also attended Military Medical Center allows many amputees the chief petty officer in Bethesda, Md., two and others with severe pinning ceremony at weeks later. injury to recover, return the Fort Sam Houston “It shows that some- to the same type of work, Theatre Sept. 14 during body cares,” Stephenson and even deploy again. his visit. The pinning said, “and that there are “We have people ceremony is a culminat- people looking out for wearing prosthetic devic- ing event where Sailors our best interests.” es that can now get back selected for chief are Questions on issues into the cockpit, get back awarded anchors and during the town hall into the fight or continue allowed to don the uni- ranged from current to serve on active duty in form of Navy chief petty global affairs to local a variety of ways; and be o f fi c e r p r i o r t o a c t u a l staffing. required to stay fit like advancement, after prov- One Sailor presented everybody else,” Nathan ing their worth during a new challenge for said. an eight-week leadership the surgeon general The admiral’s first step course. Unique to the to consider: how must toward developing weight Navy, the chief course a Sailor’s weight be standards for service tests the selectees’ forti- factored into the physi- members with prosthet- tude under duress. cal readiness standards ics will be to survey “It’s a thrill to get out when he or she has a military personnel and in the field and see our prosthetic? medical facilities in order Sailors, our corpsmen, “It’s important for the to find out what is being our medical person- Sailor, in case he or she done currently; and then nel, our patients, talk has the option to return devise a formula for to them, hear what is to active duty,” explained measurement. on their minds,” Nathan Navy Hospital Corpsman Using the ratio of said, “and let them show 2nd Class Mark Foriska, height to girth might off what they do, because a liaison with Detach- provide an initial answer, they do so many things ment SAMMC, who posed he said, adding that he so well.” the question. “It’s also needs to do additional PAGE 10 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Cole JROTC leaders announced for new school year FSHISD Weekly Campus NEWS from P4 By Cadet 2nd Lt. Lyndsey Emry Antonio and is preparing 2nd Lt. Dana Hagan; S-4, Activities SEPT 24-29 beneficiaries will be at the Cougar Battalion for the school’s upcoming Cadet Maj. Sarah Costello; Roadrunner Community at Cole, 5/6:30 p.m. Public Affairs Officer football season. Through- S-5, Cadet 2nd Lt. Lyndsey Robert G. Cole Middle and Center, Building 2797, in Junior varsity football vs. Luling at out the year, the guard Emry; assistant S-1, Cadet High School October and November. Luling, 6 p.m. The Robert G. Cole High perform at many events Staff Sgt. Emily Porter; as- Sept. 24 Dates and times are School Junior ROTC Cou- including naturalization sistant S-4: Cadet Staff Sgt. Middle school volleyball vs. Nata- Sept. 28 posted on the flu hotline Varsity football vs. Luling at Cole, gar Battalion has started ceremonies, and also at Carter Howell. lia at Cole, 5 and 6 p.m. at 916-7FLU. 7:30 p.m. the new school year; once San Antonio Missions and Company commanders: Sept. 25 Sept 29 again displaying a gold San Antonio Spurs games. Alpha Company, Cadet 2nd Junior varsity/varsity volleyball vs. Flu Shots at WHASC Junior varsity/varsity volleyball vs. star on their uniforms, sig- Upcoming battalion Lt. Amber Stout; Bravo Randolph at Cole, 5/6/7 p.m. Flu shots are avail- Jourdanton at Jourdanton, 1/2/3 nifying their position as an events include blood Company, Cadet 2nd Lt. Sept. 27 able for all active duty p.m. “Honor Unit with Distinc- drives, color guard pre- Brianna Washington; Char- Middle school football vs. Luling personnel at the main tion”, a title awarded to sentations, rifle team and lie Company: Cadet 2nd immunizations clinic at the top JROTC programs in physical training team Lt. Lovelia Gomez; Delta Wilford Hall Ambulatory the world. competitions, homeless Company, Cadet 2nd Lt. Weekly Weather Watch Surgical Center. This is a This star was received veteran funeral services, Dash Harris. Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 23 Sept 24 Sept 25 mandatory requirement in 2010, during a formal service learning projects, First Sergeants: Alpha and must be completed San inspection that occurs the annual Turkey Shoot, Company, Cadet 1st Sgt. Antonio by Nov. 21. Flu shots every three years; and is Corps Day, military ball, Nickolas McCullar; Bravo Texas 88° 86° 84° 85° 83° 84° will be available for all scheduled again this school individual and company Company: Cadet 1st Sgt. Partly Cloudy Sunny Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Sunny Department of Defense year on Oct. 25. drill competitions, Saber Chrystin Schmoll; Charlie beneficiaries in the Throughout the year, and Honor Guards and Company, Cadet 1st Sgt. Kabul WHASC atrium from 7:30 Afghanistan more than 135 JROTC the end of the year spring Darrien Jones; Delta Com- 81° 81° 77° 78° 77° 78° a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays cadets will perfect march- ceremony. pany, Cadet 1st Sgt. Brent Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny through Fridays. Active ing, drill and other skills. The cadets leading Howell. (Source: The Weather Channel at www.weather.com) duty will have prior- Although the school year is Cole’s JROTC program are: The Cole High School ity. Patients with booked only a few weeks old, ca- Staff: Battalion com- Cougar Battalion is appointments may also dets are already very busy. mander, Cadet Lt. Col. A.J. directed by retired Scan with Smartphone app to receive the vaccine with The color guard has al- Bray; battalion executive Lt. Col. Robert Hoffmann access the Joint Base San Antonio their primary care manag- ready performed at various officer/S-3: Cadet Maj. and retired Sgt. 1st Class website at www.jbsa.af.mil er. For more information, locations throughout San Ruby Gibson; S-1, Cadet John Clinton. call 292-4278. SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11 PAGE 12 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

medical treatment for SUICIDE from P3 his son. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston bids Pfc. Riley Camill, an ously. Numerous surveys imagery analyst at the indicate that some Soldiers 470th Military Intel- are reluctant to seek help ligence Brigade at Fort because they view it as a sign farewell to retired Army leader Sam Houston, augment- of weakness, or they believe By Staff Sgt. Keith Anderson ed to the honor guard their leaders will view it as a ARNORTH Public Affairs for Johnston’s interment. sign of weakness. She said the special duty However, over the past sev- A solemn funeral was meaningful for her. eral years there has been a procession with Army “It’s important, and decrease in the percentage of North’s military caisson it’s an honor to pay re- Soldiers that hold these views. Soldiers on horseback spects to those who have At the same time, the and honor guard mem- previously served,” said number of Soldiers who are bers slowly made their Camill, a native of Live using treatment programs way to the pavilion Sept. Oak, Fla. such as behavioral health 10 as family, friends and This unique mission and substance abuse has loved ones began to say doesn’t just give greater steadily increased which their goodbyes to an meaning to those who indicates Soldiers are honored Army leader. support it but also to overcoming those stigma Retired Army Lt. Gen. Army North as well. barriers. It will take time Johnny Johnston was The addition of the to change this culture, but interred at the Fort Sam memorial affairs mis- through actions and exam- Houston National Cem- Pallbearers from U.S. Army North’s Military Honors Platoon move the casket from the caisson to sions for Army North ple, Army leaders are begin- etery Sept. 10. Before the bier during the interment of retired Lt. Gen. Johnny Johnston Sept. 10 at the Fort Sam Houston benefits both the ning that transformation. retiring on Jan. 1, 1988, National Cemetery. unit and the commu- Army leaders have de- he served a 35-year nity, said Lt. Col. Zoltan veloped and implemented infantry career in the Sam Houston National homeland mission, it is caisson team leader, said Krompecher, command- numerous initiatives to ad- Army that began as a Cemetery and supports a natural fit,” said 1st working with horses is er, Headquarters and dress the issue of stigma as draftee in the Korean local events, such as Sgt. Anthony Walls, HSC. very different from his Headquarters Battalion, it relates to seeking behav- War. Fiesta San Antonio. “Army North gains an usual duties as an infan- U.S. Army North. ioral (mental) health services Johnston is survived The only other such additional mission capa- tryman. “Memorial affairs including: by his wife of 63 years, unit is the 3rd U.S. bility for the Fort Sam “The mission is missions are a unique • The co-location of behav- Beverly Hale Johnston; Infantry Regiment Old Houston senior com- definitely challenging,” and important part of ioral health and primary his son, Greg Johnston; Guard, which conducts mander, and the Honors said Holmes, a native our Army heritage,” healthcare providers (Re- his daughter, Kather- memorial affairs mis- platoon and Caisson of Allen, Texas. “You’re Krompecher said. “It re- spect-Mil and Medical Home ine Pittman; and eight sions at the Arlington benefit from the ability dealing with animals ally is an honor to have Model) within medical service grandchildren and seven National Cemetery and of Army North to sup- that have their own the Caisson and Military facilities; great-grandchildren. the dignified transfers at port its military funeral brains. It is an honor to Honors Platoon join the • Stigma reduction messag- The ceremony with Dover Air Force Base. honors missions.” provide this service for Army North family. This ing is included in all suicide full military honors “We are supporting The opportunity for our military veterans.” is ‘Military City, U.S.A.,’ prevention training videos; included the procession with honor,” said Capt. Soldiers to work in one Holmes became part and the addition of • Strategic communications with the caisson, honor Eduardo Figueroa, com- of the more unique jobs of the unit after being the unit enables Army initiatives launched to pro- guard and “Fort Sam’s mander, Headquarters in the Army is a wel- granted a compassion- North to better serve mote help-seeking behavior Own” 323rd Army Band, Support Company, Head- come one. ate reassignment to Fort area veterans and the for Soldiers and their Fami- 15 volleys from the quarters and Headquar- Sgt. Tony Holmes, Sam Houston to facilitate community.” lies (to include PSAs using Salute Battery, a 21-gun ters Battalion, U.S. Army celebrities as well as Army salute and a brief inter- North. “It is an honor Soldiers from leaders); ment ceremony at the to serve those who have U.S. Army North’s • Policy revisions have been pavilion. served and sacrificed.” Caisson team promulgated to discontinue “The Soldiers were The unique group of solemnly make use of the term “mental” superb,” said Greg John- infantry Soldiers in the their way to the when referring to mental ston. “Dad was drafted; Caisson and Military pavilion Sept. 10 health services and replace he was one of them. Honors Platoon became for the interment it with “behavioral” and While he didn’t like a part of the Army North’s of retired Lt. Gen. • Continued exploration of lot of pomp and circum- HSC, HHBn Sept. 4. Johnny Johnston opportunities to employ con- stance, it meant a lot for “As a first sergeant, at the Fort Sam fidential behavioral health the family.” I am extremely proud Houston National and related services. Army North’s Cais- to be part of a great Cemetery. The Army has expanded son and Military Honors organization that is rich its Applied Suicide Interven- Platoon is one of only in history and great Photos by tion Skills Training,or ASIST, two such units in the leadership. Now, with Staff Sgt. efforts and developed and Department of Defense. the military honors Keith Anderson fielded a number of train- It performs memorial af- platoon being a part of ing tools to facilitate units’ fairs missions at the Fort Army North, with its training. SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13 The do’s and don’ts of political activity participation

With the excitement of tor, but not in uniform, Just as military employees may be an the Presidential election • Serve as an election members may face active member of a fast approaching, the official, but not as a rep- punishment for violating political party or club, 502nd Mission Support resentative of a partisan Department of Defense make campaign speeches Group legal office re- political party, Directive 1344.10 or Air for candidates in parti- minds military members • Display a political Force Instruction 51-902, san elections, distribute and federal employees bumper sticker on pri- federal civilian employ- campaign literature, hold of the do’s and don’ts of vate vehicle, ees may be disciplined office in political club or political activity partici- • Wear a political but- for violating the Hatch party and serve as a del- pation. ton, but not in uniform Act. egate to a convention. Military members in or on duty, Civilian employee For a full list of the violation of these rules • Sign a petition for discipline for Hatch Act do’s and don’ts under the may face punishment specific legislative action, violations can range from Hatch Act, visit the Of- under the Uniform Code • Write a letter to the a 30-day unpaid suspen- fice of Special Counsel’s of Military Justice. editor of a newspaper sion to removal. website at: http://www. If you are unsure expressing personal • Perform clerical or tively promote political Examples of prohib- osc.gov/hatchact.htm. whether or not a politi- political views on issues other duties for a parti- dinners or events, ited activities under Complaints should be cal activity is approved, and/or candidates, san political committee • Send political emails the Hatch Act include sent to the U.S. Office of reference Department • Solicit or raise funds during a campaign or on from government com- wearing partisan politi- Special Counsel, which of Defense Directive when not in uniform off election day, puters or use official title cal buttons or t-shirts on is responsible for investi- 1344.10, Political Activi- base for a partisan politi- • March or ride in a in political emails, duty; displaying photos gating reports or com- ties by Members of the cal cause or candidate. partisan political parade, • Display a partisan of candidates (other plaints concerning Hatch Armed Forces, and Air Active duty military • Conduct a political political sign, poster, than “official” photos) at Act violations committed Force Instruction 51-902, members may not: opinion survey under banner or similar device the workplace; emailing by covered federal em- Political Activities by • Use official authority the backing of a political visible to the public at and forwarding parti- ployees. Specific instruc- Members of the U.S. Air or influence to interfere group, one’s residence on a mili- san political emails on tions on how to file a Force. with an election, • Distribute partisan tary installation, government email to complaint can be found Active duty military • Serve in any official political literature, • Display campaign other federal employees online at http://www.osc. members may: capacity or be listed as • Solicit or fundraise pictures, posters, screen and engaging in political gov. • Vote, a sponsor of a partisan on base for political par- savers and all other activity on duty, in any Any questions regard- • Express a personal political club, tisan cause or candidate, campaign material of government office or in a ing the interpretation of opinion on political can- • Speak before a parti- • Participate in any or- candidates for partisan government vehicle. the rules discussed above didates, san political gathering of ganized effort to provide political office at work. The Hatch Act does can be directed to your • Contribute finan- any kind, voters with transporta- The Hatch Act governs allow most civilian em- unit’s Staff Judge Advo- cially to candidate and/or • Participate in any tion to the polls if the the permitted and pro- ployees to take an active cate office. political party, radio, television or other effort is organized by a hibited political activities part in partisan political • Attend political program as an advocate partisan political party or of government employees management and cam- (Source: 502nd meetings, rallies, de- of a partisan political candidate, at the federal, state and paigns. Mission Support Group bates, etc., as a specta- party or candidate, • Sell tickets or ac- local levels. Specifically, federal legal office) Federal Voting Assistance Program eases voting for military families By Lisa Daniel at http://www.fvap.gov, register, get an every single one,” office or postal clerk, use with the absentee voting American Forces Press Service includes a tab for each absentee ballot Mitchell said. the Label 11 DOD form process, contact FVAP state’s deadlines for reg- and to exer- The Mili- on your absentee ballot at [email protected] or call With Election Day istering to vote and cast- cise their tary Postal envelope and mail it. Go 1-800-438-8683, DSN just weeks away, federal ing absentee ballots. It right to Service to http://www.usps.com to 425-1584 or 312-425- voting officials want to also has online registra- vote.” Agency track the status of your 1584 outide the United ensure that service mem- tion and absentee ballot If you provides ballot, according to the States. It also is available bers and their families assistance, and includes prefer free, ex- program’s website. on Facebook at http:// are prepared for their a mobile app. to go in pedited If you haven’t received www.facebook.com/DoD- votes to be counted. “We firmly believe that person, ballot a ballot by Oct. 6, use the FVAP and people can fol- The Federal Voting voting assistance for our there delivery Federal Write-In Absen- low on Twitter at @FVAP. Assistance Program has absentee voters is abso- are 221 and ballot tee Ballot, available on “Our goal is to make made the voting process lutely the best that it’s installa- tracking to the website, as back-up. sure that anyone who easier than ever for ever been,” Mitchell said tion voting your local For each office for wants to vote has the Americans serving over- at a Sept. 5 Pentagon offices, all of election office which you vote, write in resources and tools they seas, said the program’s news briefing. which the pro- for overseas-based either a candidate’s name need form anywhere in acting director, Pam “There are a lot of gram supports. service members and or their party designa- the world to success- Mitchell. tools in our arsenal to “We’ve spent a lot their families. tion, the website says. fully exercise that right,” The website, located help those voters both of time reaching out to Go to your local post For additional help Mitchell said. 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different organizations, programs Combat Medic Run Word Level 1 People can submit issues and/ Catfish Pond Restocked and businesses. Call 221-1681 or Sept. 29 at MacArthur Parade Oct. 2, 8 a.m.-noon, Roadrunner or volunteer to participate in this The newly-stocked Camp 221-2418. Field, open to all DOD cardholders, Community Center, Building 2797, annual event. To submit an issue, Bullis Catfish Pond is open from 8 MWR patrons and the San Antonio call 221-2518 or 221-2705. email [email protected]. Call a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. THE GATE First Termer Financial community. Race categories include 221-2336 for more information. Anglers take home everything they Readiness Classes a 5K Individual walk/run, a 5k Building Effective Anger catch for $3 per pound. Rental Stress Management Sept. 25, noon-4 p.m., Dodd Guidon Team and a 5K 28-Soldier Management Skills Joint Base San Antonio poles are available and no license Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Field Chapel, call 221-1612. Formation. Register at http://bit.ly/ Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 30 and Nov. Special Olympics is required. The pond will close American Red Cross, Building 2650, RaceRegistration by Sept. 23. Call 6, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Red Cross, The Exceptional Family Member Sept. 30 and reopen the first call 221-0349. Couponing 221-1234 or 808-7510. Building 2650, call 221-034. Program will hold a Joint Base San weekend in March. Sept. 25, 2-4 p.m., Roadrunner Antonio Special Olympics from 9 19th Annual Fisher House BBQ Community Center, Building 2797, Youth Sports Registration Budget Development a.m. to noon Nov. 3 on JBSA-Fort Before and After School Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on call 221-2380. Registration for youth sports is Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m., Roadrunner Sam Houston. For more informa- Care Registration the Fisher House grounds. Opening open at Parent Central, Building Community Center, Building 2797, tion or to volunteer, call 221-2962. Register your child, grades ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Post Deployment 2797. Patrons must provide a call 221-1612. K-12, for before and after school Planning Training current physical and shot record for Discount Tickets for care at Parent Central, 221-4871. Budgeting Sept. 26, 9-10:30 a.m., Road- participating children. Cheerleading Unit Family Readiness Training Winter Ballets Warriors in Transition and their Sept. 24, 2-4 p.m., Roadrunner runner Community Center, Building deadline is Sept. 30. Call 221-4871. Oct. 3, 10-11 a.m., Roadrunner The MWR Ticket Office in the family members should register at Community Center, Building 2797, 2797, call 221-1829 or 221-0946. Community Center, Building 2797, Sam Houston Community Center, Soldier Family Assistance Building call 221-2380. Army Pride call 221-1829 or 221-0946. Building 1395, is selling discount 3936 Acubo Barracks or call 916- Unit Trauma Training Oct. 1, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort tickets for the Moscow Ballet, Dec. 6377. Registration is ongoing until HUGS playgroup Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-noon, Roadrun- Sam Houston Elementary School, Virtual Family Readiness 28, 7 p.m. and Dec. 29, 2 p.m. space is full. Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 9-11 a.m., ner Community Center, Building call 221-0349. Training and 7 p.m. Discount tickets are Middle School Teen Center, Building 2797, call 221-1829 or 221-0946. Oct. 3, 1-3:30 p.m., Roadrunner also available for the Nutcracker, School Liaison Office 2515, call 221-0349 or 221-2418. Women Encouraging Women Community Center, Building 2797, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 22, 2 p.m. The School Liaison Office can Harlequin Dinner Theatre Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-noon, Roadrun- call 221-1829 or 221-0946. and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 23, 2 p.m. assist patrons in registration and Newcomer’s Extravaganza “Legends of Las Vegas,” runs ner Community Center, Building The ticket office also has discount much more. Call 221-2214/2256 Sept. 25, 9:30-11 a.m., Sam Thursday-Saturday through Sept. 2797, call 221-0349. Couples Enrichment tickets for Disney on Ice “Rockin’ or visit http://www.fortsammwr. Houston Community Center. The 29 at the Harlequin Dinner Theatre. Oct. 3, 10, and 13, 11 a.m.-1 Everafter,” April 10-14. For more com/youth/slo.html. extravaganza is an opportunity Dinner served at 6:15 p.m. with an Credit Reports p.m., Roadrunner Community Cen- information, call 226-1663. to learn about Fort Sam Houston 8 p.m. curtain. Call 222-9694 for Oct. 1, 2-4 p.m., Roadrunner ter, Building 2797, call 221-0349. Basic Skills Education Pro- and the San Antonio area as well tickets and reservations. Community Center, Building 2797, Camp Bullis Dove Hunting gram as meet representatives from call 221-2380. ScreamFree Parenting The Camp Bullis Outdoor Classes are Monday-Friday Oct. 3, 10, and 13, 6:30-8 p.m., Recreation Center welcomes dove 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for a period of Dodd Field Chapel, call 221-0349. hunters Friday through Sunday 14 working days. Service members from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hunters will receive instruction in reading Job Fair must have a Camp Bullis hunting comprehension, vocabulary, and Oct. 4, 4-7 p.m., Roadrunner permit, for either archery, gun or math skills. Call 221-1738 to Community Center, Building 2797, exotic hunting and also a gun enroll. for active duty military, retirees and hunter education state-issued family members and DOD civilians. card, a Texas state hunting license Stilwell House with a migratory bird stamp, a The Joint Base San Antonio- Armed Forces Action Plan legal shotgun and a DOD issued Fort Sam Houston Stilwell House, The Armed Forces Action Plan identification card. Call 295-7577. Conference will be held Nov. 13-16. See INSIDE, P15 SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15

Fall Festival General admission for all job Van Autreve Sergeants Complimentary SeaWorld Busch Gardens or Sesame Place The VFW Judson Post 2059, seekers is 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Major Association Admission for Military parks with a single-day complimen- 3202 Ackerman Road in Kirby will Company recruiters and hiring The SMA Leon L. Van Autreve Throughout 2012, members of tary admission through the Here’s host the 3rd Annual Fall Festival managers representing more than Sergeants Major Association meets the military and as many as three di- to Heroes program. Visit http://www. THE GATE noon- 6 p.m. Sept. 22. There will be 50 companies, including Hallibur- at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of rect dependents may enter SeaWorld, herosalute.com/cavatx/index.html. live entertainment from the South ton, National Oilwell Varco and each month at the Longhorn Café, Texas Review Band, crafts, food and Thomas Petroleum, will be at the 1003 Rittiman Rd. All active duty, Gospel Fest beverage vendors as well as activi- event recruiting for a wide variety Reserve, National Guard and retired A Gospel Fest featuring Grammy ties for the kids to enjoy including of energy-related jobs including sergeants major are invited and and Stellar award winner Beverly a bounce house, face painting and engineers, geologists, geoscience encouraged to attend. Call 221-0584 Crawford, with special guests Cris- game booths. Call 661-4072 for managers, truck drivers, oil techni- or 889-8212. tal Smith and Josh Hurt takes place information. cians and more. at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at Trinity Uni- Foster a Puppy versity’s Laurie Auditorium. Tickets Air Force Band of 323rd Army Band The Department of Defense dog are available through Ticketmaster the West concert ‘Fort Sam’s Own’ concerts breeding program needs families and there is a discount for military The U.S. Air Force Band of the The Quad 5 component of the to foster puppies for three months. families. For more information, call West Dimensions in Blue plays 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Potential foster families need time 779-2669. at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Jazz Alive Own” plays at a naturalization and patience to raise a puppy age at Travis Park in San Antonio. For ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 27 at 12 weeks to six months, a stimulat- Kerrville Texas more information, click on the the Institute of Texan Culture, 801 ing and safe home environment Lions Camp Walk band’s Facebook page at http:// East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard. and a desire to help raise a military The Kerrville Trailblazers www.facebook.com/bandofthewest. The Ceremonial Band plays at 2 working dog. Call 671-3686 for more volksmarch club will host a 5k and p.m. Sept. 27 at the institute. information. 10k walk Sept. 22 starting at Texas Texas Economic Development Lions Camp, 4100 San Antonio Council Job Fair EFMP Morgan’s Dinosaur Stampede Highway, in Kerrville. Walks start A job fair will be held Sept. Wonderland Resource Fair The San Antonio Botanical Gar- between 8 a.m. and noon, finish by 23 at the San Antonio Convention Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. den, 555 Funston, will feature a life- 3 p.m. Call 830-257-2185 or visit Center, Exhibit Hall 103AB, 200 For more information on this annual size dinosaur exhibit through Dec. http://www.walktx.org/KerrvilleTrail- East Market St. Early admissions event, call 221-2962. 31. Call 207-3255 or visit http:// blazers/ for information. for veterans is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. www.sabot.org for more information.

INSIDE from P14 tion not affiliated with the Depart- last Thursday of each month, Retired Enlisted Association ment of Defense. Call 224-4030 or noon-1 p.m. at the Army Medical Chapter 80 of the Retired a historic landmark since 1888, 655-0577. Department Museum. All Sergeant Enlisted Association meets at i s o p e n f o r t o u r s , r e c e p t i o n s a n d Audie Murphy or Sergeant Morales 1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of parties. The Stilwell House is Sergeant Audie Murphy Club members are invited and encour- each month at the Joint Base San managed by the Society for the The SMA Leon L. Van Aut- aged to attend. Call 221-4424 or Antonio-Lackland Gateway Club. Preservation of Historic Fort Sam reve Chapter of the Sergeant 837-9956. Call 658-2344 for more informa- Houston, Inc. a 501(C)(3) corpora- Audie Murphy Club meets the tion. PAGE 16 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 17 PAGE 18 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Edwards Aquifer Level Chapel Worship Schedule in feet above sea level as of Sept. 19 PROTESTANT SERVICES 11:05 a.m., Monday through Friday Main Post (Gift) Chapel Main Post (Gift) Chapel CURRENT LEVEL* = 648.3' Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way *determines JBSA water conservation stage 8 and 11 a.m. - Traditional 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday Dodd Field Chapel Saturday Normal - above 660' Stage III - 642' Building 1721, 3600 Dodd Blvd. Main Post (Gift) Chapel Stage I - 660' Stage IV - 640.5' 8:30 a.m. - Samoan 4:45 p.m. – Reconciliation Stage II - 650' Stage V - 637' 10:30 a.m. - Gospel 5:30 p.m. - Evening Mass For water restrictions, visit http:\\www.502abw.af.mil. Army Medical Department Sunday Regimental Chapel 8 a.m. - Morning Mass, AMEDD Building 1398, 3545 Garden Ave. 8:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC 9:20 a.m. - 32nd Medical Brigade 9:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, MPC Collective Service 11:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC fort Brooke Army Medical 12:30 p.m. - Morning Mass, DFC freebies Center Chapel JEWISH SERVICES Building 3600, 8 p.m. - Jewish Worship, forsale 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. Friday, MPC 10 a.m. - Traditional 8:30 p.m. - Oneg Shabbat, For Sale: 1972 El Camino SS Evans Auditorium Friday, MPC with build sheet, restored frame Building 1396, 1396 Garden Ave. in 2005, no rust or leaks, 350-4 11:01 - Contemporary ISLAMIC SERVICE bbl, AT, PS, PDB, factory tach/ “Crossroads” 1:30 p.m. – Jummah, gauges all work, tilt wheel, tinted Friday, AMEDD windows, cranberry red with black CATHOLIC SERVICES LATTER DAY SAINTS SERVICES vinyl roof and tonneau cover, Daily Mass 1 p.m. - LDS Worship, Sunday, $15,500 obo. Call 889-8390. Brooke Army Medical Center Chapel AMEDD For Sale: Queen-size mattress, Building 3600, box spring, and frame, pillow top, 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. and back support, $295; highchair For worship opportunities of faith groups not listed here, with removable tray, $30. Call please visit the Fort Sam Houston Chaplain’s website at 495-2296. http://www.samhouston.army.mil/chaplain.