A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 70 No. 1 • January 11, 2013 ATC Move-In Commentary Gen. Welsh: 2013 will be a great year for our Air Force! PG 02

Medical emergency forges bond DLI student epitomizes AF core values PG 03

Going south? AETC updated travel advisory PG 04

Movin’ on UP! Photo by Alan Boedeker Trainees settle into new ATC Basic trainees, Ellen Koerting, left, and Chelsea Brown, with PGs 10-11 323rd Training Squadron, Flight 134, unsure of what to expect in their new quarters, are a little anxious about moving into the new Airman Training Complex Dec. 14. Story pages 10-11.

INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 Community Briefs 13 What’s Happening 14 Sports 15-16 ONLINE | http://www.jbsa.af.mil PAGE 2 commentary TALESPINNER January 11, 2013 Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Editorial Staff

BRIG . GEN . THERESA C. CARTER , Happy New Year Airmen! JBSA/502ND AIR BASE WING , COMMANDER

By Gen. Mark A. Welsh III preventing sexual assault, we need to get TODD G. WHITE , Chief of Staff serious about eliminating environments JBSA/502ND AIR BASE WING conducive to sexual harassment or un- PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

o those of you who spent the professional relationships. Both are lead- OSCAR BALLADARES , holidays deployed, thank you – and ing indicators of sexual assault and other JBSA-LACKLAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF I’m sorry you weren’t home with behavior and performance issues. T VACANT your families. I know you understand that Second, the Air Force succeeds because INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF what you’re doing is important, but I also of the professionalism and discipline of our 210-671-4111 know that doesn’t make the separation any Airmen. We have a signifi cant number of L.A. SHIVELY , MANAGING EDITOR easier. In these days where self-serving Airmen who feel they have to “go along agendas seem to be on display everywhere to get along” by ignoring pornographic MIKE JOSEPH , SENIOR WRITER we turn, your willingness to sacrifi ce for images, workplace comments, or other 210-671-4357 the good of our nation and its citizens still material that makes them uncomfortable. JOSE T. GARZA , III, SPORTS /STAFF WRITER , inspires me. That’s simply not the Air Force we want 210-671-0478 Despite budgetary uncertainty, the fi scal to be. Every Airman is critically important DOROTHY LONAS , DESIGN /LAYOUT cliff, or whatever else time and circum- and every one of you deserves to be treated 210-671-5049 stances throw at us, I believe 2013 will be with respect. Anything less refl ects a lack a great year for our Air Force! We’ll still be of discipline and a failure to honor our doing great work for the nation, we’ll still values. It also marginalizes great Airmen, Offi ce be coming to work with the greatest men degrades mission effectiveness and hurts 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 Lackland AFB, Texas and women on earth, and we’ll still be tak- unit morale. We simply can’t, and won’t, 78236-5103 ing care of each other. I know each of you Gen. Mark A. Welsh III tolerate it. Of course, that’s easy for me (210) 671-4111; will continue to look for new, innovative to say – only you can make it reality. As (fax) 671-2022 ways to make us an even better fi ghting also wore the Silver Star, 10 Distinguished always, I need your help. Email: [email protected] Commander’s Action Line: force. Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star and 41 Air In a couple of weeks, I’ll send you a [email protected]. One of the best things about our Air Medals. We should all stand a little prouder CSAF Vector for 2013. In it, I’ll let you Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) Force is the remarkable heritage we share. because we follow in his footsteps. know where I think we’re headed in some For advertising information: As 2012 closed, one of our greatest heroes I think we all share the responsibility to key areas and also lay out a few things I Prime Time Military Newspapers “fl ew west” and became a treasured mem- protect the legacy that Parr and so many think I owe you over the next year – like Ave E at Third Street ory. Retired Col. Ralph Parr, a double ace others built. But the demographics of our what the Air Force values for promotion San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 250-2024 and combat veteran of three wars, passed Air Force have changed. Images, songs, (hint: the list starts with job performance), away peacefully Dec. 7, at age 88. stories, or “traditions” that are obscene, my thoughts on performance reports and During the Korean War, in one remark- vulgar, or that denigrate some percentage any required adjustments, etc. This newspaper is published by Prime able 11 day/30 mission stretch, he scored of Airmen are not the things we value in Thank you again for all you do, and for Time Military Newspapers, a private fi rm in no way connected with the ten confi rmed kills and received the Dis- that proud heritage. I’m a bit surprised choosing to serve in our great Air Force. U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written tinguished Service Cross for actions during by comments I’ve heard about the recent Don’t let the talk of sequestration distract contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force a particularly harrowing dogfi ght with 10 health and welfare inspection, suggesting you from the importance of what you do newspaper is an authorized publication enemy MiGs. In Vietnam, he earned the Air it was an attack on fi ghter pilot culture, a every day. We’ll still need to come to work for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Talespinner Force Cross for extraordinary valor during ‘witch hunt’ to target specifi c organizations in 2013 and we’ll continue to provide are not necessarily the offi cial views of, the Battle of Khe Sanh. In all, he fl ew 641 or individuals, or a response to a specifi c America with one of its greatest asym- or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or the combat missions and is the only American event. None of those comments are true. metric advantages. It’s an honor to serve Department of the Air Force. aviator to receive both the Distinguished My intent was two-fold. beside you. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or Service Cross and the Air Force Cross. He First, if we’re going to get serious about Got airpower?! supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Prime Time Military Newspapers, of the products or services advertised. JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO COMMANDER ’S ACTION LINE Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available The Action Line is your avenue for Your contact information allows us 292-4567, or email your request to for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, addressing issues you’ve been unable to obtain more information, if need- [email protected]. national origin, age, marital status, to resolve through your chain of com- ed, to help resolve your issue. 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January 11, 2013 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 Ne w s i n Br i e f DLI student epitomizes Wingman concept a a h c f i s h f r y f u n d r a i s e r The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland African American Heritage Committee’s annual fish fry is Jan. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 2 during medical emergency at NASA p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center. The $8 plate includes fresh fried By Emily Purificato catfish, potato salad, baked beans, cole DLI English Instructor slaw and bread. For more information, contact Shirley The bond developed between two Jones (JBSA-Lackland) at 210-671-1750, international students was forever Master Sgt. William Jones (59th Medi- sealed because of what happened dur- cal Wing) at 210-292-4477, or Gregorio ing a Defense Language Institute-Eng- Armand (Bldg. 171) at 210-395-8275. lish Language Course Field Studies Program weekend trip to Houston. m l k e v e n t s a t j b s a -l a c k l a n d Maj. Wael Mahmoud Thabit Saidin A memorial service in honor of Dr. (Egyptian army) showed a fellow stu- Martin Luther King is scheduled for Jan. dent, Maj. Krunoslav Skupnjak (Mon- 18, 11:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. tenegro army), the true meaning of The guest speaker will be Pastor being a wingman during a tour stop Stuart Perryman, Maranatha Bible Church at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. executive pastor. These officers had been classmates For more information, contact Angie for three months, but neither could Lee at 210-671-4208, Senior Airman have predicted that this weekend trip Britney Smith at 210-292-7400, or Tech. would involve a medical emergency Sgt. Yeleen Neeley at 210-671-4995. and a three-hour hospital stay for A celebration event of Dr. King is Jan. Skupnjak. 19, 6 p.m., at the Kelly Field Club. The Well into a tour at NASA’s space event includes music, dinner and danc- center, Dan Vega, Field Studies Pro- ing. gram lead escort, was informed that Retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers will Skupnjak had become seriously ill. Sk- Photo by Spencer Berry be the guest speaker for the formal/semi- upnjak was escorted to the center’s Maj. Wael Mahmoud Thabit Saidin (Egyptian army), showed the true meaning of being a wing- formal affair. infirmary where his vital signs were man by leaving the Houston/NASA weekend tour and staying by Maj. Krunoslav Skupnjak’s For tickets or more information, checked. He was monitored by the (Montenegro army) side during his entire hospital stay. contact David Hill at 210-355-1775 or Al staff for 20 minutes. Harris at 210-364-9066. Though his vital signs appeared nor- nity to return to the tour group he in- showed great friendship. Now we’ve mal, he was nervous and clammy. sisted on staying with his classmate. developed a close relationship. Our j u d o f i t n e s s i n s t r u c t o r c o u r s e Vega decided not to take any Even while everyone else went to friendship will continue to follow-on Sensei Roy Eby will be doing a Judo chances and asked the bus driver to eat, Saidin stayed behind ready to training and beyond.” Fitness Instructor Course that is great transport the student to the nearest provide assistance. After three hours, For his sacrifice and for demon- for Judo practitioners and unit PTLs hospital. Skupnjak’s condition improved and he strating the U.S. Air Force’s wingman looking to improve their unit’s fitness and NASA provided a wheelchair to was released from the hospital. concept, Col. James Garrett, DLI-ELC resiliency skills. The 40-hour course will transport him to the bus. While Sk- When asked why he felt obligated commandant, presented Saidin with a be offered beginning Jan. 28 through Feb. upnjak was wheeled to the bus, Saidin to stay with Skupnjak in the hospital, commander’s coin at the Nov. 30 DLI 1, 7 a.m. each day, at the Medina Fitness approached and insisted on pushing Saidin said, “It was my responsibility graduation. Center on the Joint Base San Antonio- the wheelchair. because he is my classmate. We have “It was an honor receiving the coin Lackland Training Annex. No fitness or “I am in his class and we have been been in class together since Oct. 24. I from the commandant,” Saidin said. “I martial arts experience is needed. together for a long time,” said Saidin also believe he would have done the really appreciated receiving the coin Judo incorporates functional fitness after being told he didn’t have to help. same for me. in front of my countrymen, other in- by conditioning the body to safely move “It is my responsibility to take care of “In a wartime condition, you will al- ternational students, graduates and through all three planes of motion. Judo him. He is my friend.” ways try to look out for your friends or the DLI staff. Hopefully it sends a also incorporates the five components From that moment, Saidin stayed by comrades,” Saidin added. “Although message to my countrymen and oth- of physical fitness: muscular strength, Skupnjak’s side. He loaded his friend we were on a weekend tour, it is bet- ers that we should always look out for endurance, cardiovascular, area circum- onto the bus and helped him off when ter to sacrifice my fun for my friend each other.” ference and flexibility. Additionally, judo they arrived at Houston’s Christus St. and help him deal with an unfortunate Saidin and Skupnjak were scheduled builds resiliency by training the student John Hospital. situation.” to graduate at the end of December to be mentally tough, as well as socially Saidin wheeled Skupnjak to the Skupnjak was amazed that Saidin and will attend follow-on training at and spiritually connected. emergency room, provided vital infor- stayed with him during the entire or- Fort Leavenworth, Kan. The two offi- For more details, call 210-671-0566. mation about his classmate to hospital deal. cers from different nations have more The deadline to sign up is Jan. 23. staff and helped fill out medical forms. “For the first time in my life –I in common now. They are classmates, When Saidin was offered the opportu- was surprised,” said Skupnjak. “He wingmen and friends. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013 AETC updates: Travel restrictions to Mexico By Mike Joseph several resorts on the Pacific Coast of Senior Writer Mexico. “It’s important to understand the risk Air Education and Training Command involved,” said John Ortega, Joint Base has issued more stringent travel restric- San Antonio-Lackland installation anti- tions to Mexico following an advisory by terrorism officer. “Since 2006 through the U.S. State Department. late 2012, more than 47,000 people AETC revised its previous general or- have been killed by drug warlords fight- der in early December after a late No- ing among themselves. There have also vember travel warning by the State De- been over 25,000 people who have gone partment because of security concerns missing during that time.” 3 x 4.75 and increased violence in Mexico. The restrictions apply to all active The updated order prohibits: duty service members, reserve compo- • All non-official travel to or through nent and Air National Guard personnel any portion of Mexico located within in Title 10 status, and Department of 50 statute miles of the U.S.-Mexico bor- Defense service members assigned to der; AETC installations and/or units. The • All non-official travel to the states of updated policy also includes AETC ci- Coahuila, Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, vilian employees, AETC dependents and Michoacán, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Po- AETC contractors when traveling in an tosi, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas, and official capacity. It is strongly urged that Zacatecas; and all AETC civilian employees, dependents • Travel across the U.S.-Mexico border and contractors abide by these restric- by ground through an off-limits area to tions when traveling for non-official pur- reach a non-restricted area. poses. • Additionally, personnel may not leave Emergency non-official personal trav- a cruise ship docked in off-limits ports of el to prohibited areas in Mexico is pos- call or an air terminal in off-limits loca- sible with the approval of the first colo- tions during transit to an unrestricted nel (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps) or area. captain (Navy, Coast Guard) in a service Approval from the first lieutenant member’s chain of command along with colonel (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps) theater and country clearance. or commander (Navy, Coast Guard) in However, travel for leisure or vaca- a service member’s chain of command tion purposes to prohibited states is not is required for all non-official travel to considered emergency travel and will unrestricted areas of Mexico prior to de- not be approved. parture. Current unrestricted locations “The requirements are to insure include resort areas on the Yucatan pen- insula such as Cancun and Cozumel, and See aETC P16

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6 x 9.75 PAGE 6 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013 DIAMOND SHARP Tech. Sgt. Clayton Shaw Staff Sgt. John Poole Staff Sgt. Jennifer Hurt 37th Training Support Squadron/Military 543rd Support Squadron 26th Operations Support Squadron Training Support Flight Duty title: Unit Education & Training Manager Duty title: NCOIC, Computer Systems Duty title: Assistant Flight Chief Time in service: 13 years, one month Time in service: Nine years, fi ve months Time in service: 16 years Hometown: Strong, Ark. Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Hometown: Masontown, W. Va. “Staff Sgt. John Poole always demonstrates out- “Staff Sgt. Jennifer Hurt is the epitome of what “Tech. Sgt. Clayton Shaw is deserving of this award for his efforts standing dedication and commitment to the 543rd Support Squadron an Airman represents in the U.S. Air Force and one of the most dedi- during the Christmas Exodus 2012. He was the sole point of contact for and his community. Poole guided 49 Airmen in fi ve- and seven-level cated and driven NCOs in the 67th Network Warfare Wing. Hurt recently the 37th Training Group and worked tirelessly to ensure that all Airmen upgrade training, assuring their training was completed, documented, completed an 18-month tour as executive assistant to the command exited the base and arrived safely at the San Antonio International Air- and that the Airmen were awarded their skill levels promptly. Poole chief of the 67th NWW, where she managed six Wing-level programs port in time for their fl ights without incident. He coordinated with airport relentlessly monitored our squadron’s Total Force Awareness Training and earned an Air Force Commendation Medal. She was instrumental personnel and, for the fi rst time in several years, was instrumental with and confi rmed that 98 percent of our members accomplished Air Force in the stand-up of the fi rst-ever Wing Coordination Center as the com- arranging airport offi cials to come onto Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland fundamental training. He also assisted the unit deployment manager munications project manager charged with planning/overseeing the in order to assist Airmen by printing boarding passes and pre-checking by monitoring our Expeditionary Skills training, which ensured our Air- installation of equipment valued at $20,000. Her efforts centralized luggage a day prior to departure. Checked luggage was picked up and men were trained prior to deploying. Poole hosted training meetings the Wing’s command and control of 21 geographically-separated units delivered to the airport for security screening without charge to the with all squadron training managers and even taught Air Force-man- in fi ve different areas of operations. Hurt managed the Wing’s emergency Airmen. The fl awless coordination of the departure of Airmen who were dated courses such as the Air Force Training Course. He also headed management program, fueling two exercises to assess the Wing’s disas- going home for the holidays would not have been possible without up the Shiner Beer Run by recruiting four volunteers and supporting ter response plan in preparation for the upcoming AFSPC consolidated Shaw’s attention to detail and tireless managerial skills. Shaw also over 12,000 half-marathon and 5K runners. This event raised $18,000 unit inspection. Her recommendations/fi x actions were adopted by the worked with the U.S. Navy and 324th Training Squadron to include them towards the “Boot Campaign,” a non-profi t that promotes tangible Wing/CC and resulted in standardized contingency operations across in this endeavor, ensuring their Airmen and Sailors were taken care of ways for Americans to show their appreciation to the troops, cultivates three groups. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree, and then for Exodus. He is truly deserving of this award and his dedication has awareness of the challenges they face, and raises funds for military entered an Education Psychology graduate degree program completing not gone unnoticed.” programs. Poole’s many distinctive actions make him particularly de- four semester hours with a stellar 4.0 GPA. As vice president of Security - Master Sgt. Tiwanda Griffi n, serving of this award.” Hill’s 5/6 Council, Hurt briefed Air Force policies and standards during First Sergeant, 37th Training Support Squadron/Military - Master Sgt. Sherlock Walker, professional military education courses and organized 28 volunteers to Training Support Flight First Sergeant, 543rd Support Squadron host a holiday party for 90 foster kids in the community. Hurt’s team raised $1,000 and 160 gifts for this event. Finally, Hurt was presented the Top-III Shining Star Award by the Security Hill Top-III for all of her Airman 1st Class Antonio Hamilton Airman 1st Class Stephen Viehweg hard work and dedication.” 502nd Air Base Wing Comptrollers 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron - Master Sgt. Clifford Lawton, Duty title: Accounting Technician Duty title: Contracting Specialist Additional Duty First Sergeant, 26th Operations Support Squadron Time in service: One year, eight months Time in service: Two years Hometown: Childersburg, Ala. Hometown: Hattiesburg, Miss. Master-at-Arms 2nd Class “Airman 1st Class Antonio Hamilton is leading the “Airman 1st Class Stephen Viehweg arrived Autumn Norunner way for the 502nd Air Base Wing Comptrollers. His at the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron in April 2011 after 341st Training Squadron dedication ensured that Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland met the Air completing technical school at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Duty title: Team Chief Education Training Command’s Suspense of Nov. 30, 2011. Hamilton’s Viehweg’s current responsibilities include administrative modifi cations Time in service: 12 years, three months ability to master accounting tasks led to him being a critical team for the Air Force Civil Engineering Center’s $3 billion Worldwide Hometown: Browning, Mont. member during the 502nd Air Base Wing’s 2012 fi scal year-end close Planning, Program, and Design contract. His efforts enable out. He received a coin from the 502nd Air Wing deputy comptroller and environmental, military construction, military family housing, and “Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Autumn Norunner’s leadership acclamation from the AETC director of Financial Management Plans and facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization programs abilities make her a valuable asset to the 341st Training Squadron. Programs as “the best end of year close out in eleven years!” Ham- of interest to the government worldwide. Viehweg and his family She is a conscientious and dependable professional whose knowledge ilton’s dedication to duty reaches beyond his organization to the local live the ultimate wingman core values, as was displayed recently of the Military Working Dog program is ranked well above her peers. Her community. He has rallied his peers to be involved in building homes during trying times for another Air Force member. Veihweg and dedication to managing instructors and providing quality instruction in for Habitat for Humanity, worked the stock room at the local food bank his family opened their home and cared for a fellow Airman’s a joint-service environment has made a signifi cant impact on producing and led 12 other volunteers to serve over 850 meals at Haven for Hope. children, until that member returned from temporary duty. Viehweg force multipliers to battlefi eld commanders. She coordinated the daily Hamilton sets up, coordinates and organizes events for fellow Airmen to always brings a positive attitude and a helping hand to all “high risk” training with two joint service instructors and has certifi ed get involved. Hamilton is clearly a Diamond Sharp Airman!” members of our Air Force team. He is truly Diamond Sharp.” and graduated 12 Military Working Dog students in patrol and detection - Master Sgt. Brian Tilton, - Senior Master Sgt. Durward Jackson, tactics training. In addition to her duties as Team Chief Petty Offi cer, First Sergeant, 502nd, 802nd, 902nd Comptroller Squadrons 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Norunner was a key player in the outcome of the Navy’s Sexual Assault Squadron Superintendant/First Sergeant Prevention and Response Offi ce Inspection of the Navy Master-at-Arms “A” School command. Petty Offi cer Norunner is the embodiment of Dia- mond Sharp: top notch appearance, leadership, and professionalism.” - Master Sgt. Paul Zavitz Additional/Acting First Sergeant, 341st Training Squadron January 11, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 Free Mediation Services Help Resolve Local Legal Disputes By E. Stephanie Hebert neither side, but acts as a neutral third party. Trial is always an option, but it’s risky and ex- Legal Assistance Attorney, 802nd MSG/JA Some mediators are lawyers, but some are not. pensive. There’s no risk in mediating a dispute and Regardless, all DRC mediators are required to take it’s free through the DRC. You’ll need the agree- Unless you were taught how to identify, address, at least 40 hours of basic mediation training. The ment of both parties in order to mediate, so if and resolve conflict, you may not have the neces- mediator’s primary job is to facilitate an agree- one party is unwilling to participate mediation is sary skills to resolve a dispute on your own. The ment that is acceptable to both sides. He or she not an option. However, a judge will likely order Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, or DRC, does this by listening, restating important points, mediation once a lawsuit is filed. offers free mediation services to the public in cases and offering suggestions and observations about The Bexar County DRC offers its in-take and involving a wide range of legal issues. the arguments made by both parties. mediation services in the evening hours, and has Divorce, child support, consumer, real estate, A mediator, because of his or her impartiality, Spanish-speaking mediators if needed. If you are auto repair, neighbor complaints, and landlord- can often recommend solutions to problems that interested in free mediation services, you can visit tenant issues are just a few of the types of disputes neither party was able to suggest beforehand. As- the DRC website at http://www.bexar.org/drc and resolved by the DRC on a daily basis. suming that you are successful in settling your download an application for services at http:// Mediation enables you to participate in the prob- dispute, a written agreement is prepared by the www.bexar.org/drc/Pre-Intake090428.pdf. lem-solving process, discuss your feelings about mediator before you leave the mediation site. If you’d like general information about the medi- the dispute, and have the other party listen. Fi- The only information that can later be disclosed ation process, or would like a copy of the applicable nally, through your participation in the process, to a court is that your case was or was not settled Texas statutes, please schedule an appointment to you acquire skills to resolve your own disputes in in mediation because the information disclosed meet with a legal assistance attorney at the 802nd the future. and the offers of settlement made in mediation Mission Support Group/Judge Advocate’s office by So how does mediation actually work? are completely confidential. calling 210-671-3362. Both people involved in a dispute arrive at the mediator’s office with a commitment to try to re- solve their issue. The parties may be asked to dis- cuss the issues in the same room, but may request that they be separated in different rooms as well. If that’s the case, the mediator will go back and forth between the two rooms to discuss the issues with each party individually. 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Congratulations to the Hunter Stewart Ian Presley 331st Training Squadron 331st TRS, Flight 066 following 74 Airmen for Flight 068 Andrew Rojas-Marquez Flight 065 Jauni Avant, being selected as Lauren Kata Yia Thao Christopher R. Bennorth 321st TRS, Flight 067 honor graduates among Elizabeth Mazzaro Flight 064 Navarro Carnio A Jonathan Nevarez, the 741 Air Force basic Deanna Radtke Dalton Guthrie Michael Currin 320th TRS, Flight 061 military trainees who Jorden Pense Corey Fields Female Airmen graduated Jan 4: 322nd Training Squadron Flight 071 Joshua Simpson Alexandra Pavlich, Flight 073 Thomas Arndt Jacob Sullivan 320th TRS, Flight 062 320th Training Squadron Dallas Benavides Levi Brubaker Brandon Teetor Elizabeth Mazzaro, Flight 061 Heath Fire Jonathan Happe Flight 066 321st TRS, Flight 068 Brandon Cosselman Tyler Templin Christopher Kirk Johnathan Atsinger Melissa Miller, Gerold Harbin, Jr. Flight 074 Trevor Nourse Drake Bowald 323rd TRS, Flight 072 Joseph Nobles II Timothy Arroyo Javier Rodriguez Randall Brown, Jr. Shelby Adney, Clemson Thompson Matthew Gallant Alec Skinner Corey Kain 320th TRS, Flight 062 Christian Torres Jason Paul, Jr. Flight 072 Octavio Rivera-Sanchez Male Flights Flight 062 Steven Perry April Bennett Richard Schultz 320th TRS, Flight 061 Shelby Adney Dustin Sevilla Ashley Duropan Winston Spears 322nd TRS, Flight 074 Crystal Shryock Donald Wagner II Celestia Gonzales Travis Tarrant 323rd TRS, Flight 063 Colby Youngren Christine Miller Zachary Winningham Female Flights 321st Training Squadron Jordan Zoroya 323rd TRS, Flight 072 Flight 067 323rd Training Squadron Top BMT Airman 320th TRS, Flight 062 Justin Armbruster Flight 063 326th Training Squadron Joseph Nobles II, 321st TRS, Flight 068 Thomas Baxter David Baldwin Flight 069 320th TRS, Flight 061 Shane Beck Thomas Burchwell Daniel Carlo Top Academic Flights Martin Dominguez Dwayne Cox Kevin Mckenzie II Most Physically Fit 331st TRS, Flight 066 Dylan Jansen Justin Etheredge Daniel O’Connor Male Airmen 322nd TRS, Flight 073 Zackary Mcgrew Tyler Jenks Flight 070 Gabriel Ryan, 322nd TRS, Flight 074 Michael Rich Cody Morton Virgil Stickney III 323rd TRS, Flight 064 323rd TRS, Flight 063 Richard Robbins Stuart Parker James Yonker Dillon Demers, 331st TRS, Flight 065

3 x 4.75 3 x 4.75 PAGE 10 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013 January 11, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 OUT with the OLD, IN with the NEW By Mike Joseph ago. The fi rst phase comprises the east cam- Senior Writer pus – four ATCs and two DCFs – as the Air Force begins relocating trainees from the he 323rd Training Squadron estab- eight Recruit Housing and Training build- lished a new era in basic military ings scattered around base. Ttraining at Joint Base San Antonio- “I’m especially excited for our military Lackland by moving into the fi rst Airman training instructors,” said Lt. Col. Jef- Training Complex Dec. 14. frey Greenwood, 323rd TRS commander. The opening of ATC No. 1 and Dining/ “They’re moving from an RH&T that’s on Classroom Facility No. 1 are the fi rst new life support to the ground fl oor of something recruit housing facilities on base in 36 years. great and amazing for our young Airmen.” The new buildings are mission-specifi c fa- Tech. Sgt. Justin Cook, 323rd TRS mili- cilities designed to house, educate, train tary drill and ceremonies NCO, agreed. 1 and feed 1,200 recruits at any given time. “Because the buildings are mission spe- The training complex and dining facility cifi c and from the effi ciencies created in are initial completions in a two-phase, $900 their design, we are going to have better million construction project to centralize trained Airmen,” said Cook about the new basic training facilities begun three years facilities.

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Photos by Alan Boedeker 1. Tech. Sgt Ricky Alaniz, a military training instructor with the 323rd Training Squadron, briefs trainees on the differences of the security drawer at the new complex. 2. Basic Trainee Corey Wade rolls his shirts as he ‘reassembles’ his clothing drawer in the new Airman Training Complex during his fi rst night there. 3. Staff Sgt. Matthew Henderson, a military training instructor with the 323rd Training Squadron, Flight 114, briefs trainee Joshua Delapp on the proper display of the M4-rifl e. 4. Basic Trainee John Gilkerson has his work cut out for him. His rack must be made, security drawer set up, wall locker inspection-ready and shower taken prior to lights out during the fi rst night the trainee spent in the new complex. 5. Basic Trainees Matthew Moore and Justin Mason with the 323rd Training Squadron, Flight 114, Basic trainees fi le into the new 323rd Training Squadron Airman Training Complex Dec. 14. encounter a situation as they prepare their beds during the fi rst night at the new complex. The racks at 3 their previous complex had a metal spring foundation which held the linens and blankets in place. The new racks have only a metal plate foundation with nothing to secure the linens. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013

Congratulations to the fol- Cristian Ramirez Flight 060 Kasey Phipps 323rd TRS, Flight 057 lowing 84 Airmen for being Ryan Smith Sean Powers Flight 051 Kristoffer Miller, selected as honor graduates Thomas Wright Eric Ramsey Marcus Buckley 331st TRS, Flight 045 among the 850 Air Force basic 322nd Training Squadron Anthony Webber Brian Fiscus Sean Burgoon, military trainees who gradu- Flight 053 326th Training Squadron Vaughn Hansen 331st TRS, Flight 051 ated Dec. 28: Javon Bryant Flight 049 Marcus Harlow Tanner Curtis, Robert Clark Jason Dwyer Eric Hogencamp, Jr. 321st TRS, Flight 055 321st Training Squadron Nathan Hoskins Michael Jones Oscar Mares Female Airmen Flight 047 Christopher Huey Levi Kincaid Nathaniel Perry Emma Gettier, Dustin Alger Zebulon Long Flight 050 Eric Raab 323rd TRS, Flight 058 Garrett King Seth Maxwell Casey Benner Cameron Robinson Ryley Harriman, Steven Lowrance, Jr. Isaiah Moore Maria Kelley Glenn Stutts 323rd TRS, Flight 058 Jordan Miller Bradley Nilhas Jyllisa Mabion Dmitry Tumanov Jenna Carr, Roy Patterson Austin Parker Sofi a Shank Flight 052 322nd TRS, Flight 054 Matthew Stephens Joshua Todd 331st Training Squadron Keith Bighorn Clarissa Rawlins, Flight 048 323rd Training Squadron Flight 045 Samuel Fogleman 331st TRS, Flight 046 Daniel Cornwell Flight 057 Austin Belanger Paul Kirkpatrick Male Flights Nicholas Martin Ian Desilva Clay Booth Aaron Montoya 321st TRS, Flight 056 Samuel Moody Dylan Hardegree James Brazill Andrew Nauman 321st TRS, Flight 047 Jimmie Pike Sean Leonhard David Chorpenning Justin Rosenthal 323rd TRS, Flight 057 Flight 055 Paul Sparks Andrew Drake Justice Stiggins Female Flights Samuel Roberts Devin Vigus Travis Heard Nicholas Watts 323rd TRS, Flight 058 Dalton Yeager Schuyler Williams Tyler Hummell-Mcguire 322nd TRS, Flight 054 Flight 056 Flight 058 Joshua Knight Top BMT Airman 326th TRS, Flight 050 Patrick Brault Raven Lopez-Holguin Jacob Mcmahel Ryan Smith, Tyler Bredman Christina Mattiace Kristoffer Miller 321st TRS, Flight 056 Top Academic Flights Jay Corea 324th Training Squadron Matthew Thrash 331st TRS, Flight 051 Trenton Franks Flight 059 Flight 046 Most Physically Fit 331st TRS, Flight 045 Colton Holmes Goku Cloud Maren Almstedt Male Airmen 322nd TRS, Flight 053 Jeffrey Kemper Daniel Kuma Cassandra Love Jonah Phillips, 321st TRS, Flight 056

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Youth Center, Bldg. 8420, and the g o s p e l c h o i r n e e d s s i n g e r s For more information, call Ray surgery, are eligible for evaluation. LOCAL Br i e f s Lackland Child Development Center, The Joint Base San Antonio- Holland or Rain Virgino at 210-925- Routine dental cleanings are not Bldg. 8206. Lackland African American Heritage 1140/2514. accepted. t h r i f t s h o p b a g s a l e For information on the programs, Committee needs singers of all ages To schedule an evaluation ap- The Lackland Thrift Shop’s call the Youth Center at 210-671- for its 2013 gospel choir. The choir 802n d l r s c u s t o m e r s e r v i c e pointment, call 210-671-9364 or monthly INside and OUTside bag sale 2388 for ages 5-12 or the Lackland will perform Feb. 9 at the Gateway The 802nd Logistics Readi- have your dentist email the perio- is Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m. to noon. CDC at 210-671-3675 for ages 6 Chapel. Active duty or retired military ness Squadron Customer Service dontics department at aegdperio@ The thrift shop is located in One weeks to 5 years. members from any branch, civilians is the primary focal point for all gmail.com. Stop, Bldg. 5460, on the corner of and dependents are eligible to supply-related questions, concerns, Walker and Selfridge Avenues. a a h c a n n u a l g o s p e l f e s t participate. complaints, Zero Overpricing Pro- e m p l o y e e a s s i s t a n c e p r o g r a m For information, call 210-671- The Joint Base San Antonio- Rehearsals, at Gateway Chapel, gram and Defense Reutilization and Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland 3608 or visit www.lacklandosc.org. Lackland African American Heritage are scheduled for Jan. 11, 5:30-7 Marketing Offi ce transactions. offers an Employee Assistance Committee’s annual gospel fest p.m.; Jan. 14, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; Jan. For details, contact customer Program (EAP) to Department of a a r p s a f e d r i v e r p r o g r a m is Feb. 9, 6 p.m., at the Gateway 25, 5:30-7 p.m.; Feb. 4, 5:30-6:45 service at 210-671-2575/3611/3801, Defense civilian employees and The Lackland Retiree Activities Chapel. p.m.; and Feb. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. 925-1490/1049/1048, or email their families on a wide variety of Offi ce is sponsoring an AARP safe The program is free and open to For details, contact Shirley Jones 802lrs.customerservice@lackland. personal issues. driver program Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 the public. at 210-671-1750 or Tech. Sgt. Anna af.mil. The EAP seeks to help employees p.m., at Freedom Chapel. For details, contact Shirley Jones Ricks at 210-671-7699 or email defi ne problems and recommend Participants receive a certifi cate, at 210-671-1750 or Tech. Sgt. Anna [email protected]. d e n t a l p r o g r a m s e e k s p a t i e n t s problem-solving resources. It is a which makes them eligible for a Ricks at 210-671-7699 or email Dunn Dental Clinic is currently voluntary and private service that discount on automobile insurance. [email protected]. 802n d l r s s u p p l y t r a i n i n g screening patients for dental care offers an off-base location for The course is good for three years. The 802nd Logistics Readiness limited to surgical treatment of gum employees and their families to seek Cost is $12 for AARP members l o s c scholarship applications Squadron’s Equipment Accountability diseases and defects. assistance from a certifi ed counselor. with their membership card and Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club Element conducts three customer All eligible Department of Defense All contacts are confi dential and $14 for non-members. For additional scholarship applications are avail- supply training classes on the third benefi ciary categories will be at no cost to employees for up to fi ve information, contact the RAO at able online at the LOSC website. Tuesday of each month in the second screened for potential treatment as sessions. If additional assistance 210-671-2728 or B.J. Laymon after High school students or spouses of fl oor conference room of Bldg. 5160. teaching cases, including depen- is needed, referrals will be made 1 p.m. at 210-671-4208. military offi cers and enlisted person- The classes and start times are dents of active-duty members and with consideration of the employee’s nel permanently assigned to JBSA- Block I General Supply Training at 8 retirees. health plan and/or fi nancial needs. p a r e n t s n i g h t o u t Lackland are eligible. The applica- a.m., Block II Bench Stock Training Patients who have been informed A help line and services are Give Parents a Break/Parents tion submission deadline is March 1, at 8:45 a.m., and Block III Equip- by a general dentist that they require available 24/7, 365 days a year. Night Out is Jan. 25, 7-11 p.m., at 2013. To download the application, ment Custodian Supplemental/ extensive periodontal therapy, such To contact a counselor, call 210- the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland visit http://www.lacklandosc.org. Refresher Training at 9:30 a.m. as advanced gum treatment or gum 213-6454.

CHAPEL SERVICES JBSA-LACKLAND Christian Sunday: Global Ministry Center, 10 a.m. to noon. KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Catholic Airmen Memorial Chapel Bldg. 7452 Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Monday-Friday: Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Jummah Prayer, Eckankar Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel 12:45–1:45 p.m. Every fi rst, third, Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Contemporary Service, Sunday: fi fth Saturday: Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Religious Ed., 9–11 a.m. Gateway Chapel Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 Freedom Chapel Gospel Service, Jewish 12:30–1:30 p.m. Bowling Center 671-2271 12:30 p.m. Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Friday: DEERS 800-538-9552 Children’s Church provided Reconciliation after Eucharist Airmen Memorial Chapel Baha'i Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Religious Ed., 11 a.m. Sunday: Sabbath Eve Service, 4 p.m. Every fi rst, third, Family Child Care 671-3376 Wednesday and Thursday: Freedom Chapel Sunday: fi fth Sunday: Legal Offi ce 671-3362 Bible Study, 6 p.m. Religious Ed., 9 a.m. Religious Ed., 12:30 p.m. Gateway Chapel Library 671-3610 Eucharist, 11 a.m. Protestant family Sunday 11 a.m. to noon school, a one-hour youth and Wicca Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Orthodox adult Christian Bible study, 1st Tuesday of each month: Church of Christ Reader's Service Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 every Sunday at Freedom Freedom Chapel Sunday: Sunday: Chapel, 11 a.m. For details- Room 8, San Antonio Military TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 BMT Reception Center, Airmen Memorial Chapel contact Freedom Chapel at Open Circle, 6 p.m. Thrift Shop 671-3608 Bldg. 7246, 2nd Floor (Classroom) 671-4208. Sunday: 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. 8 a.m.–10 a.m. Sunday: Arnold Hall, Bldg. 5506 Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.org Hope Chapel 12:30–2:30 p.m. Protestant Christian Science Force Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Saturday: Buddhist Sunday: Lackland ISD http://www.lacklandisd.net Latter Day Saints, 8–10 a.m. BMT Processing Center, Gateway Chapel Sunday: Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.org Seventh-Day Adventist Islamic BMT Reception Center Bldg. 5725, 1st Floor Service, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Friday: Bldg. 7246, 2nd Floor 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. JBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.af.mil For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 • Hope Chapel - 671-2941 My Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com PAGE 14 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013 What’s Happening Family Support Events Jan. 16 and Family Readiness Center. Monthly Meetings v a c l a i m s p r o c e s s Attendees will be briefed on

Jan. 11 r e t u r n , r e u n i o n s e m i n a r e n l i s t e d s p o u s e s ’ c l u b A Veterans Administration repre- benefits, services and complete b m t s p o u s e , p a r e n t s s e m i n a r A return and reunion seminar is The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the sentative will discuss the VA claim Department of Defense Form 2648, a The Air Force Basic Military from 2:30-3 p.m. at the Airman and month at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more process in a workshop from 10 a.m. prerequisite for attending the three- Training spouse and parents seminar Family Readiness Center. information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. to noon at the Airman and Family day Transition Assistance Program begins at noon in the BMT Reception The seminar is an informal Readiness Center. seminar. Center, Bldg. 7246. forum for family members who o f f i c e r s ’ s p o u s e s ’ c l u b The class will cover VA benefits, For details, call 210-671-3722. The seminar provides information wish to talk about their individual The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets monthly. For dates and times, how to fill out VA forms, the Power of on the Air Force and its benefits experiences and the stress caused by or more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. Attorney process, and the VA claim d i s a b i l i t y t a p s e m i n a r to family members of graduating deployment-related separations. processing time frame. A disability transition assistance military c o u n c i l o f c a t h o l i c w o m e n Airmen. For details, call 210-671-3722. The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the first Friday of the For more information, call 210- program seminar is from 11:30 a.m. For additional information, call month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For information, call 210-671-4208. 671-3722. to noon at the Airman and Family 800-973-7630 or 210-671-4057. Jan. 15 Readiness Center. a m v e t representative On the web www.lacklandfss.com a w a n a c l u b s m e e t i n g For details, call 210-671-3722. Jan. 14 An American Veterans national Awana Clubs, a Bible-based f a m i l y r e a d i n e s s b r i e f i n g service officer is available by ap- Participants will be briefed on to noon at the Airman and Family children and youth ministry offering b m t s p o u s e s , p a r e n t s s e m i n a r A mandatory family readiness pointment only to help with disability benefits, services and complete Readiness Center. games and challenges, meets from The Air Force Basic Military briefing for personnel who are claims from 8 a.m. to noon at the Department of Defense Form 2648, a For details, call 210-671-3722. 6-8 p.m. at Freedom Chapel. Training spouse and parents seminar deploying is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Airman and Family Readiness Center. prerequisite for attending the three- For details, contact Freedom begins at 1 p.m. in the BMT Recep- at the Airman and Family Readiness For details, call 773-354-6131. day Transition Assistance Program j b s a -l a c k l a n d e f m p c l a s s Chapel at 210-671-4208. tion Center, Bldg. 7246. Center. The briefing is for personnel seminar. A class about the Exceptional The seminar provides information who are deploying longer than 30 p r e -s e p a r a t i o n r e t i r e e s ’ c l a s s For details, call 210-671-3722. Family Member Program at Joint Jan. 17 on the Air Force and its benefits days, or who are going on remote A mandatory counseling class Base San Antonio-Lackland is from p r e -s e p a r a t i o n c l a s s to family members of graduating assignments. for retiring personnel is from 9 a.m. d i s a b i l i t y t a p s e m i n a r 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Airman and A mandatory counseling class for Airmen. For more information on the man- to noon at the Airman and Family A disability transition assistance Family Readiness Center. For more personnel voluntarily separating is For details, call 800-973-7630 or datory briefing, call 210-671-3722. Readiness Center. program seminar is from 11:30 a.m. information, call 210-671-3722. from 9 a.m. to noon at the Airman 210-671-4057.

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aETC from P4 UP C O M i N G a l a m o b o w l t i c k e t s people can travel safely to Mex- Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Infor- ico,” Ortega said, “with ‘safely’ mation, Tickets & Travel Offi ce has Alamo being the key word. If you travel Bowl tickets for sale. Only $22 each for to Mexico for whatever reason, of- seats in the 300 section are available. fi cial or non-offi cial, your chain of For additional information, call 210- command has to be informed and 671-3133 or stop by the Arnold Hall involved.” offi ce. Staff Sgt. Shannon Fulmer, JBSA-Lackland’s anti-terrorism j o e h a l l b a s k e t b a l l t o u r n a m e n t offi ce noncommissioned offi cer The 37th annual Joe Hall Memorial in charge, said personnel should Basketball Tournament takes place Satur- contact their unit security man- day and Sunday starting at 8 a.m. agers or anti-terrorism repre- Games will be simultaneously played sentatives to begin the approval at the Warhawk and Chaparral Fitness process. Centers. 4 x 5 Once the process has started, For additional information, call 210- Fulmer said the anti-terrorism of- 671-2401/2016. fi ce would supply the necessary information. “We have specifi c briefi ngs for specifi c states,” he said. “We also provide information on how to contact the U.S. embassy, the con- sultant, local police or local hospi- tal should an emergency arise.” For more information about offi cial and non-offi cial travel to Mexico, contact the JBSA-Lack- land Anti-Terrorism Offi ce, Bldg. 5275, at 210-671-5926.

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