A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE -LACKLAND, • Vol. 69 No. 42 • October 19, 2012

CFC 2012 Donations at JBSA bases exceeding last year’s mark PG 3 Bruised, Not Broken Activities support Domestic Violence Awareness Month PG 5 Burn Notice Base offi cials stress home fi re prevention, education PG 6 Trash ’n Treasure JBSA program redistributes surplus items amongst units PG 7

Building Unity

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Hunter, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, foreground, and Amy Hoover, wife of Airman 1st Class Keegan Hoover, 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, help erect a home Sept. 22 at a housing development near -Lackland. More than 70 JBSA service members and civilians spent two days helping construct homes for a Habitat for Humanity community service project. See PG 12. INSIDES | Commentary 2 News 3 Community Briefs 13 What’s Happening 17 Sports 18-19 ONLINE | www.jbsa.af.mil PAGE 2 commentary TALESPINNER October 19, 2012 October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Combined Federal Campaign ’12 Editorial Staff NEWS IN BRIEF Great leaders serve needs of others AIRMAN’S VOICE SPEED MENTORING BRIG. GEN. THERESA C. CARTER, The Airman’s Voice Speed Mentoring By Master Sergeant Bruce Harrison I fi nd the third purpose of leadership JBSA/502ND AIR BASE WING, COMMANDER session is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Headquarters, 502nd Air Base Wing to be best described by Colin Powell. He the Gateway Club. said, “Leadership is solving problems; TODD G. WHITE, JBSA, donors exceeding expectations ND IR ASE ING The mentoring session is designed for he only real reason to be “Pull the string and it the day soldiers stop bringing you their JBSA/502 A B W PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR a leader is: to add value to problems is the day you have stopped airmen basic to senior airmen. It features subject matter experts in areas of profes- By Mike Joseph Dave Carletti, senior vice people, add value to your- will follow wherever leading them.” He also said, “They have OSCAR BALLADARES, Senior Writer “T JBSA-LACKLAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF sional development. Topics include spe- president, public sector cam- self and know what people around you either lost confi dence that you can help paigns, United Way of San An- value.” These are words from John or concluded you do not care; either cial duty, promotions, retraining, off-duty you wish, push it and JOE BELA, education, commissioning opportunities, This year’s annual Combined tonio and Bexar County, who is INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF Maxwell, a leadership expert, speaker case is a failure of leadership.” Federal Campaign has found responsible for the San Antonio and author. These words also express Great Air Force leaders must under- 210-671-4111 and civilian transitioning. it will go nowhere at For more details, contact Staff Sgt. Joint Base San Antonio and the CFC, also said helping potential my personal philosophy on effective stand what their Airmen value. Some ANAGING DITOR ACANT M E , V Melissa Evans at 210-488-5436. city of San Antonio contributors contributors understand the leadership in the US Air Force. things to help you understand what to be in a giving mood. campaign’s signifi cance is pay- Twelve years ago, I began my mission all; it’s just that way people value are: be a great listener, MIKE JOSEPH, SENIOR WRITER 210-671-4357 FREE TICKETS Five weeks into the 2012 cam- ing off. to fl y, fi ght and win. Thus far, I have learner and leader. I myself am learn- paign, the three JBSA installa- “Our primary focus this year JOSE T. GARZA, III, SPORTS/STAFF WRITER, Tickets are available to a free Tops been stationed at six different bases and when it comes to lead- ing to walk slowly through the crowd tions combined have reached was to provide meaningful in- have deployed three times. During these to be able to learn and understand who 210-671-0478 in Blue show Nov. 4, 4 p.m., at Laurie Auditorium on the campus of Trinity almost 40 percent of their $4.6 formation so donors could make years, I witnessed the loss of cowork- ing people.” my Airmen are and what’s important to DOROTHY LONAS, DESIGN/LAYOUT million total goal. And city- informed decisions and really ers, some leaving the service and others them. 210-671-5049 University. Seating is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, but patrons must have wide, contributions from San understand the impact their their lives on Earth. At one point, I too – Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, It’s said that people don’t care how Antonio federal employees are investments make,” said Car- considered separating from the service, much you know, until they know how a ticket to get in. Offi ce Tickets can be picked up at the Joint running $251,000 ahead of last letti. “We look to be on track but my drive, competitiveness and per- much you care. This refl ects one of the year’s pace toward its $5.5 mil- for a successful campaign to severance would not allow me. best lessons I’ve learned – invest in 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 Base San Antonio-Lackland Information, Lackland AFB, Texas Tickets and Travel Offi ce, Bldg. 5506; the lion goal. meet and exceed our $5.5 mil- My fi ght within wouldn’t let me walk great leader constantly serves the needs people. To be a mentor and affect some- 78236-5103 “The JBSA campaign is going lion goal. (210) 671-4111; Randolph Community Services Mall, Bldg. away from my career as a leader who of others. one’s life, you must get to a personal very well,” said 1st Lt. Anthony “I believe most people are would infl uence our new Airmen, eager Another demonstration, one I regard level. It can and must happen without (fax) 671-2022 895; or the Community Email: [email protected] Anderson, the JBSA campaign willing to give if given the op- to learn and serve our great country. as leadership as its best, comes from a showing favoritism or crossing a line. It Center. Doors open 45 minutes prior to Commander’s Action Line: show time. project offi cer. “We have seen portunity and provided a good Most importantly, I couldn’t walk away story about Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. must happen because our future leaders [email protected]. Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) donations coming in at a faster reason to be involved,” he said. from the best camaraderie in the world. He would place the string on a table need us to help them recognize and de- pace than last year, and we ex- “The No. 1 reason people don’t I’ve learned leadership is a way of and say, “Pull the string and it will fol- cide which of the three types of people LEADERS TRAINING COURSE For advertising information: The 802nd Mission Support Group will pect this to continue. give is they are not asked. life. For example, during my study of low wherever you wish, push it and it in the Air Force will ultimately be – the Prime Time Military Newspapers “I had high expectations when Through our efforts to create leadership, I stumbled across a very will go nowhere at all; it’s just that way people who watch things happen, the Ave E at Third Street conduct a training session Tuesday, 7 San Antonio, Texas 78205 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for new Joint Base San we kicked off the campaign more meaningful contact, we interesting article. It shared the king when it comes to leading people.” people who make things happen or the (210) 250-2024 (Sept. 1), and those expecta- hope to educate all CFC donors of Thailand’s beliefs in the inverted As a leader it’s important to also add people who ask what happened. Antonio-Lackland squadron commanders and fi rst sergeants in the Bldg. 1052 tions have been exceeded,” he so they see the value in partici- pyramid. He said most leaders consider value to yourself. For me, adding value A great leader – a “fl y, fi ght and win” said about the campaign, which pating.” This newspaper is published by Prime conference room. themselves on top of the pyramid and and growing as an NCO means reading leader – is the kind of person who continues through Dec. 15. million one-third of the way into the The JBSA campaign project offi cer makes things happen. Time Military Newspapers, a private For more information, email com- people at the bottom of it, below them. more books, taking more college class- fi rm in no way connected with the The CFC was created to shield fed- fundraising. By installations, JBSA- said the CFC provides choice, conve- U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written [email protected]. But he felt real success is shown in an es, spending more time with my family, My fi ght within, which is to be a eral employees from constant year- Randolph has reached over 55 percent nience and confi dence for contribu- inverted pyramid, where people are on running more miles, eating healthier better leader, is exactly what I plan on contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force CAM COMBAT BREAKFAST round solicitation in the work place. of its $1.1 million goal, JBSA-Lackland tors. newspaper is an authorized publication top and he is below, doing his best to and doing all the right things in order accomplishing throughout my remaining It affords them the opportunity to de- is at 39 percent of its $2.1 million tar- “Federal employees can choose from years in the Air Force. for members of the U.S. military The Alamo Chapter Air Force Associa- hold up the pyramid. In other words, a for me to be a better leader. services. Contents of the Talespinner cide and donate without leaving their get, and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston has more than 2,700 agencies, donate con- are not necessarily the offi cial views of, tion, Air Force Recruiting Service and or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce work center. collected 27 percent toward its $1.4 veniently through payroll deduction, the Department of Defense, or the The 2012 campaign guidebook for million objective. and be confi dent the organization they Department of the Air Force. will host the Celebrate America’s The appearance of advertising in Military Combat Breakfast Nov. 7, 7 a.m., potential contributors lists more than This year’s theme, “iGive,” is com- are donating to has been screened to this publication, including inserts or at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 2,700 different charities, local to inter- prised of four parts: “I’m informed, I’m ensure their money is being used as OINT ASE AN NTONIO OMMANDER S ACTION LINE supplements, does not constitute J B S A C ’ endorsement by the Department of Kendrick Enlisted Club. national. Donors can make one-time involved, I’m inspired and I’m invest- the agency advertises,” he said. The Action Line is your Your contact information or email your request to Defense, the Department of the Air Force contributions or payroll deductions; ed.” It augments an “effective commu- Carletti added the military and ci- or Prime Time Military Newspapers, of Maj. Gen. Suzanne M. Vautrinot, avenue for addressing issues allows us to obtain more in- [email protected]. the products or services advertised. commander, 24th Air Force at JBSA- donations can also be distributed nications” approach to the campaign, vilian federal workforce has always you’ve been unable to re- formation, if needed, to help For issues related to basic Everything advertised in this among the charities in accordance and Anderson said it has been one of shown the capacity and willingness publication shall be made available Lackland, will be the guest speaker for solve through your chain of resolve your issue. training or technical train- for purchase, use or patronage without the breakfast. with the donor’s wishes. the keys to a successful start. to help others. command or an appropriate To submit an Action Line ing, email the 37th Training regard to race, color, religion, sex, JBSA has raised more than $1.8 “We have seen marked improve- “Albert Schweitzer once wrote, national origin, age, marital status, Dress for the event is Army Combat agency. comment, email the JBSA- Wing at 37TRW.PA.INBOX@ physical handicap, political affi liation, Uniform or Airman Battle Uniform for ment this year in receptiveness to the ‘You don’t live in a world all alone. It also allows you to give Lackland Public Affairs Of- us.af.mil. or any other non-merit factor of the campaign simply by ensuring we use Your brothers are here, too,’” he said. purchaser, user or patron. service members, and business attire for feedback and recognize out- fi ce at actionline@lackland. Items of interest may Editorial content is edited, prepared civilians. effective communication,” he said. “Participating in the CFC allows us to standing people and units. af.mil. be printed in the Lackland and provided by the Public Affairs Offi ce “Our key workers have made sure help others who are in need of a help- of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, The cost is $10.95 per person. Guests If you leave your name and For issues related to the Talespinner. unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air must make reservations by Thursday. To not just to drop the brochure on an ing hand … to make a difference in telephone number or email Wilford Hall Ambulatory Sur- Anonymous inquiries will Force photos. individual’s desk, but rather take the someone’s life. You never know when Deadline for submissions RSVP, contact Staff Sgt. April Sablo at address, you will receive a gical Center, call the WHASC not be published. is noon Thursday the week prior 210-565-0567. time to explain CFC so they can make that someone might be you, a family reply. Action Line at 210-292-4567, to publication. an informed decision.” member or a friend.” October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 NEWS IN BRIEF Combined Federal Campaign ’12 AIRMAN’S VOICE SPEED MENTORING The Airman’s Voice Speed Mentoring session is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Gateway Club. JBSA, donors exceeding expectations The mentoring session is designed for airmen basic to senior airmen. It features subject matter experts in areas of profes- By Mike Joseph Dave Carletti, senior vice sional development. Topics include spe- Senior Writer president, public sector cam- cial duty, promotions, retraining, off-duty paigns, United Way of San An- education, commissioning opportunities, This year’s annual Combined tonio and Bexar County, who is and civilian transitioning. Federal Campaign has found responsible for the San Antonio For more details, contact Staff Sgt. Joint Base San Antonio and the CFC, also said helping potential Melissa Evans at 210-488-5436. city of San Antonio contributors contributors understand the to be in a giving mood. campaign’s signifi cance is pay- FREE TOPS IN BLUE TICKETS Five weeks into the 2012 cam- ing off. Tickets are available to a free Tops paign, the three JBSA installa- “Our primary focus this year in Blue show Nov. 4, 4 p.m., at Laurie tions combined have reached was to provide meaningful in- Auditorium on the campus of Trinity almost 40 percent of their $4.6 formation so donors could make University. Seating is on a fi rst-come, million total goal. And city- informed decisions and really fi rst-served basis, but patrons must have wide, contributions from San understand the impact their a ticket to get in. Antonio federal employees are investments make,” said Car- Tickets can be picked up at the Joint running $251,000 ahead of last letti. “We look to be on track Base San Antonio-Lackland Information, year’s pace toward its $5.5 mil- for a successful campaign to Tickets and Travel Offi ce, Bldg. 5506; the lion goal. meet and exceed our $5.5 mil- Randolph Community Services Mall, Bldg. “The JBSA campaign is going lion goal. 895; or the Fort Sam Houston Community very well,” said 1st Lt. Anthony “I believe most people are Center. Doors open 45 minutes prior to Anderson, the JBSA campaign willing to give if given the op- show time. project offi cer. “We have seen portunity and provided a good donations coming in at a faster reason to be involved,” he said. LEADERS TRAINING COURSE pace than last year, and we ex- “The No. 1 reason people don’t The 802nd Mission Support Group will pect this to continue. give is they are not asked. conduct a training session Tuesday, 7 “I had high expectations when Through our efforts to create a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for new Joint Base San we kicked off the campaign more meaningful contact, we Antonio-Lackland squadron commanders (Sept. 1), and those expecta- hope to educate all CFC donors and fi rst sergeants in the Bldg. 1052 tions have been exceeded,” he so they see the value in partici- conference room. said about the campaign, which pating.” For more information, email com- continues through Dec. 15. million one-third of the way into the The JBSA campaign project offi cer [email protected]. The CFC was created to shield fed- fundraising. By installations, JBSA- said the CFC provides choice, conve- eral employees from constant year- Randolph has reached over 55 percent nience and confi dence for contribu- CAM COMBAT BREAKFAST round solicitation in the work place. of its $1.1 million goal, JBSA-Lackland tors. The Alamo Chapter Air Force Associa- It affords them the opportunity to de- is at 39 percent of its $2.1 million tar- “Federal employees can choose from tion, Air Force Recruiting Service and cide and donate without leaving their get, and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston has more than 2,700 agencies, donate con- the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce work center. collected 27 percent toward its $1.4 veniently through payroll deduction, will host the Celebrate America’s The 2012 campaign guidebook for million objective. and be confi dent the organization they Military Combat Breakfast Nov. 7, 7 a.m., potential contributors lists more than This year’s theme, “iGive,” is com- are donating to has been screened to at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 2,700 different charities, local to inter- prised of four parts: “I’m informed, I’m ensure their money is being used as Kendrick Enlisted Club. national. Donors can make one-time involved, I’m inspired and I’m invest- the agency advertises,” he said. Maj. Gen. Suzanne M. Vautrinot, contributions or payroll deductions; ed.” It augments an “effective commu- Carletti added the military and ci- commander, 24th Air Force at JBSA- donations can also be distributed nications” approach to the campaign, vilian federal workforce has always Lackland, will be the guest speaker for among the charities in accordance and Anderson said it has been one of shown the capacity and willingness the breakfast. with the donor’s wishes. the keys to a successful start. to help others. Dress for the event is Army Combat JBSA has raised more than $1.8 “We have seen marked improve- “Albert Schweitzer once wrote, Uniform or Airman Battle Uniform for ment this year in receptiveness to the ‘You don’t live in a world all alone. service members, and business attire for campaign simply by ensuring we use Your brothers are here, too,’” he said. civilians. effective communication,” he said. “Participating in the CFC allows us to The cost is $10.95 per person. Guests “Our key workers have made sure help others who are in need of a help- must make reservations by Thursday. To not just to drop the brochure on an ing hand … to make a difference in RSVP, contact Staff Sgt. April Sablo at individual’s desk, but rather take the someone’s life. You never know when 210-565-0567. time to explain CFC so they can make that someone might be you, a family an informed decision.” member or a friend.” PAGE 4 TALESPINNER October 19, 2012 Joint Commission accredits Brooke Army Medical Center SAMMC, outlying clinics comply with national health care, safety standards JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT ers, by evaluating health care orga- SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Brooke nizations and inspiring them to excel Army Medical Center, which includes in providing safe and effective care of San Antonio Military Medical Center the highest quality and value. and its outlying clinics, has earned The Joint Commission evaluates The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of and accredits more than 19,000 Approval® for accreditation by dem- health care organizations and pro- onstrating compliance with The Joint grams in the , includ- Commission’s national standards for ing more than 10,300 hospitals and health care quality and safety in hos- home care organizations, and more pitals. than 6,500 other health care organi- The accreditation award recogniz- zations that provide long-term care, es BAMC’s dedication to continuous behavioral health care, laboratory compliance with The Joint Commis- and ambulatory care services. sion’s state-of-the-art standards. The Joint Commission currently BAMC facilities underwent a rig- certifi es more than 2,000 disease- orous unannounced on-site survey specifi c care programs, focused on in July 2012. A team of Joint Com- the care of patients with chronic ill- mission expert surveyors evaluated nesses such as stroke, joint replace- SAMMC and the outlying clinics for ment, stroke rehabilitation, heart compliance with standards of care tor, Hospital Programs, Accredita- tions relating to the care of patients failure and many others. The Joint specifi c to the needs of patients, tion and Certifi cation Services, The and the management of hospitals. Commission also provides health care including infection prevention and Joint Commission. “Accreditation is The standards are developed in con- staffi ng services certifi cation for more control, leadership and medication a voluntary process and I commend sultation with health care experts, than 750 staffi ng offi ces. An inde- management. BAMC for successfully undertaking providers, measurement experts and pendent, not-for-profi t organization, “In achieving Joint Commission ac- this challenge to elevate its standard patients. The Joint Commission is the nation’s creditation, BAMC has demonstrated of care and instill confi dence in the Founded in 1951, The Joint Com- oldest and largest standards-setting its commitment to the highest level community it serves.” mission seeks to continuously im- and accrediting body in health care. of care for its patients,” said Mark The Joint Commission’s hospital prove health care for the public, in Learn more about The Joint Commis- Pelletier, R.N., M.S., executive direc- standards address important func- collaboration with other stakehold- sion at www.jointcommission.org.

JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices while running, jogging, walking, bicycling, skating or operating a motor vehicle on JBSA-Lackland roadways and sidewalks is PROHIBITED. October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 JBSA supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month By James Price 59th Medical Wing Family Advocacy

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; this year’s theme is “Bruised, But Not Broken.” For Joint Base San Antonio it is a time to work together to edu- cate and support military service members and their families with the goal of eliminating domestic abuse. According to the National Coalition Against Domes- tic Violence, 1.3 million people are victims of physical assault each year. Domestic violence destroys families and is detrimental to mission readiness. We all have a responsibility to help prevent domestic violence. Several events are planned this month to honor the resiliency of those who have survived abuse. The JBSA Family Advocacy program is a shelter drive for the Battered Women’s and Children’s Shelter. The goal is to provide the basic necessities, such as household goods and clothing, that are often left behind when families have to leave their homes to seek safety. Collection boxes are located around JBSA- Lackland and JBSA-Randolph throughout the month. Final pickup and delivery to the shelter is scheduled for Monday. The second major activity this month is a “Clothes- line” event. Family members in the JBSA communi- ty designed T-shirts with messages of support. The decorated shirts are displayed on clotheslines at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, and JBSA- Randolph. On Oct. 15 during the Purple Ribbon Blitz event, volunteers handed out purple ribbons and awareness information at all JBSA exchanges. The director of advocacy and training for the Tex- as Advocacy Project, Jose Juan Lara Jr., will speak Tuesday, 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the Wilford Hall Ambu- latory Surgical Center auditorium on JBSA-Lackland. His topic will be, “When the Intersections of Cultural Identity and Victimology Collide: Looking Beyond the Mainstream.” Free continuing education units may be available for some professions. For more information, call the Family Advocacy Program at JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Fort Sam Hous- ton at 210-292-5967, or the JBSA-Randolph Family Advocacy Program at 210-652-2448. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER October 19, 2012 Fire prevention Things to know about home fi re safety The reality is that many American fami- cause of home fi re deaths. Fires involv- lies never consider a fi re escape plan until ing heating equipment peak in December, after tragedy strikes. Because fl ames and January and February, as do deaths from smoke can engulf a home in minutes, an these fi res. The leading factor contributing effective home fi re escape plan and aware- to heating equipment fi res was failure to ness is important to ensure your family’s clean, principally creosote from solid fueled wellbeing. That is why fi re safety offi cials heating equipment, primarily chimneys. at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland want Portable or fi xed space heaters, including you to consider the following facts and sta- wood stoves, were involved in one-third tistics when it comes to planning a safe of home heating fi res and four out of fi ve way out. home heating deaths. Half of home heat- ing fi re deaths resulted from fi res caused Home Fires by heating equipment too close to things One home structure fi re was reported that can burn, such as furniture, clothing, every 85 seconds in 2010. Most fatal fi res mattresses or bedding. kill one or two people. In 2010, 19 home fi res killed fi ve or more people. These 19 Smoking Materials fi res resulted in 101 deaths. In 2010, smoking materials started an In 2010, U.S. fi re departments respond- estimated 17,500 home structure fi res, re- ed to 369,500 home structure fi res. These sulting in 540 deaths, 1,320 injuries and fi res caused 13,350 civilian injuries, 2,640 $535 million in direct property damage. civilian deaths, and $6.9 billion in direct Smoking materials are the leading cause of damage. home fi re deaths. Sleep was a factor in two According to a survey by the National of every fi ve home smoking material fi re Fire Protection Association, only one-third deaths. Possible alcohol impairment was of Americans have and practice a home reported in one quarter of these deaths. In fi re escape plan. About three-quarters of recent years, Canada and the United States Americans do have an escape plan, but have required that all cigarettes sold must less than half actually practice it. One- be “fi re safe,” that is, have reduced ignition third of American households who have a strength and be less likely to start fi res. plan estimated they have at least six min- Half of home electrical fi res involved utes before a fi re in their home becomes electrical distribution or lighting equip- life threatening. The reality is the time ment. Other leading types of equipment available is often much less, and only eight that can cause fi res include washers or percent say their fi rst thought on hearing dryers, fans, portable or stationary space a smoke alarm would be to get out. heaters, air conditioning equipment, wa- ter heaters and ranges. In 2010, electrical Smoke Alarms failures or malfunctions were factors in an Almost two-thirds, 62 percent, of report- estimated 46,500 home structure fi res re- ed home fi re deaths resulted from fi res in sulting in 420 deaths, 1,520 injuries and homes with no smoke alarms or no work- $1.5 billion in property damage. ing smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fi res in half. every fi ve reported home fi res, roughly one of every Candles In fi res considered large enough to activate the home fi re deaths, and two of every fi ve home fi re in- On average, there are 35 home candle fi res re- smoke alarm, hardwired alarms operated 92 percent juries. Eleven percent of direct property damage was ported per day. More than one-third of these fi res of the time, while battery-powered alarms operated caused by home fi res in 2010. Ranges accounted for started in the bedroom. More than half of all candle only 77 percent of the time. the 58 percent of home cooking fi re incidents; ovens fi res start when things that can burn are too close accounted for 16 percent. Children under fi ve face a to the candle. In 2010, candles caused three percent Cooking higher risk of non-fi re-related burns associated with of all home fi res, 4 percent of home fi re deaths, six Cooking has been the leading cause of reported cooking, and 90 percent of burns associated with percent of home fi re injuries and fi ve percent of di- home fi res and home fi re injuries since 1990. Unat- cooking equipment resulted from contact with hot rect property damage from home fi res. tended cooking was by far the leading cause of these equipment or some other non-fi re source. If you have questions about fi re and life safety, fi res. Two-thirds of home cooking fi res began with Heating equipment was the leading cause of re- please call the JBSA-Lackland Fire Department at the ignition of cooking materials, including food, ported home fi res in the 1980s and has generally 210-671-2921. (Reference, National Fire Protection cooking oil, fat, or grease. Cooking caused two of ranked second since them. It is the second leading Association) October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 JBSA acts on surplus initiative, creates local savings By Robert Goetz gether to assemble teams to conduct the inven- JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, said the location is still Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs tories and establish online listings using in-place working on a SharePoint site, but the initiative is capabilities such as SharePoint or electronic bul- moving “in the right direction.” An Air Force initiative is allowing organizations letin boards to make surplus supplies visible,” he “We have been doing something similar (to Lack- throughout the service to obtain a variety of sup- said. land and Randolph), but without the SharePoint plies in their own backyard – forgoing the use of First Lt. Joshua Frederick, 902nd LRS offi cer site, and it seems to be doing well,” he said. “We their government purchase cards. in charge of plans and integration and 502nd Air have recycled approximately $75,000 in good fur- Known as the Air Force Unit-Purchased Supplies Base Wing point of contact for the initiative, said niture that was destined for the Defense Reutiliza- Effi ciency Initiative, the program identifi es surplus Randolph is “100-percent complete” in conducting tion and Marketing Offi ce.” items on an installation – from offi ce supplies and 6S events, which began in late September. Lemons said the initiative should prove benefi - furniture to building materials and tools – and re- “For the most part, it’s offi ce supplies that are cial by saving money and eliminating waste. purposes them to create local savings. available, but there are also tools such as ham- “With budget cuts leaving us with less money James Williams, 902nd Logistics Readiness mers, as well as lumber and other materials,” he and people still needing things, this is a great Squadron director, said the initiative identifi es said. “If you go to one of the websites and see way to move resources to where they are really supplies through unit “6S” events – sort, straight- something you can use, just call the POC who is needed.” en, sweep, standardize, sustain and safety. listed and set up a time to go pick up the goods. Frederick urged JBSA active-duty members and “The idea is for all units to do an inventory of We’ve loaded all supplies on the sites.” civilian employees to take advantage of the pro- their surplus supplies and make them available First Lt. Anthony Lemons, 802nd LRS fl ight gram by obtaining already-purchased supplies and for redistribution using local SharePoint sites,” he commander and 502nd Air Base Wing point of by adding to the stockpile. said. contact, said the initiative is gaining traction at “If you see excess supplies in your work area, Categories of surplus materials that are cap- JBSA-Lackland. get together with your (point of contact) and have tured in databases include offi ce supplies, furni- “There have been an increasing number of peo- the items placed on a SharePoint site,” he said. ture, building materials, tools and industrial sup- ple contacting me with items to add to the list,” he Frederick said the initiative will be an ongoing plies. said. “I haven’t seen a ton of stuff re-utilized, but process. “Once we establish an initial listing, that Williams said Joint Base San Antonio members it is happening. I think more people will come to doesn’t mean the job’s done.” are able to obtain supplies at any JBSA location use the site as fewer funds are available to groups For more information, call Frederick at 210- through the initiative. and squadrons in the future.” 652-4033, Lemons at 210-671-3436 or Alonzo at “Mission partners across JBSA are working to- Herb Alonzo, 502nd ABW point of contact at 210-221-9818. PAGE 8 TALESPINNER October 19, 2012 JBSA energy team committed to conservation In today’s culture of cost-conscious- If they can’t meet cus- 3-6 p.m. as needed.” But the JBSA Energy Team isn’t stop- ness, the onus for frugal spending of tomer demand, they Randolph’s reward ping there. taxpayer dollars must be the priority for either buy additional has totaled about “The second highest load is lighting,” every uniformed and civilian member of capacity or curtail cus- $73,000 over the last Ramos said. “When thermal energy Air Education and Training Command, tomers’ use via rolling three years, and the tanks are added to JBSA and chiller throughout the Air Force, all the way to blackouts.” JBSA Energy Team plants run at night, the base load will the top of the Department of Defense. JBSA’s electricity intends to expand this understandably increase. At Joint Base San Antonio, there’s an provider, CPS Energy, strategy across all its “To counter this, we’ll improve the energy team committed to reducing en- offers its Demand Re- locations, turning the effi ciency of night-time exterior lighting ergy consumption and operating costs sponse Program. 300KW (kilowatts) through solid state lighting, more com- – and doing so in ways that result in “Under this program, if JBSA can re- from Randolph alone into 10-12MW monly known as light-emitting diodes, zero perceived impact on its mission or duce the rate at which it uses energy (megawatts) collectively. and related controls, across JBSA to personnel. during critical periods, specifi cally noon To achieve this, the JBSA energy team lower energy consumption and also be- “Our long-term JBSA energy plan in- to 7 p.m. daily, June through Septem- and CPS will seek fi nancial means to put come a key tool in demand side manage- cludes a blend of technologies that will ber, the utility pays JBSA,” he said. “It’s thermal energy storage tanks at major ment,” Ramos said. lower monthly utility bills and increase cheaper for the utility to reward its own chiller plants on each installation that This technology cuts energy require- our maintenance budget for energy-re- customer than to activate an additional will store cold water needed for air ments by considerably more than half lated equipment,” Ruben Ramos, 902nd generating plant or buy supplementary conditioning, while allowing the ma- and is a light source that can be dimmed Civil Engineer Squadron energy man- capacity on the open market.” chines that produce the cold water to or started instantaneously to illuminate ager, said. “Air-conditioning is the most expen- be dropped off-line during peak demand roadways, parking lots and building ex- The plan is called demand side man- sive electrical load at Randolph, as well periods, Ramos explained. teriors across the locations nightly, he agement. as the other JBSA locations,” he con- “The chiller plants will be turned back said. Adding timing devices will, overall, “Large electric utility customers such tinued. “The 902nd CES has system- on to charge depleted storage tanks with result in JBSA’s utility bills being signifi - as JBSA pay a unit cost for each KWh atically cycled air-conditioning system cold water during off-peak or evening cantly cheaper. consumed, and a demand charge which components on and off to reduce the hours,” he added. “By shifting the load For more information about energy is the rate (KW) at which those KWh total demand during cooling sea- and leveling generating profi les, CPS conservation, call the JBSA energy man- are consumed,” Ramos explained. “Util- sons. Since 2010, these ‘events’ have generating plants will run more ef- ager, Anthony Martinez, at 210-808- ity companies must meet the total peak occurred at Randolph up to 25 times, fi ciently, ultimately keeping customer 0180. (Courtesy, 902nd Civil Engineer demand of all customers at all times. providing CPS with 200-400KW, lasting rates more stable.” Squadron) October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 Exchange treating shoppers with cash for Halloween DALLASLAS – TheThAh ArmyA &&A AirAiih ForceF ExchangeE h g ServiceS i isi asking shoppers to see what lurks on the shelves in its latest contest as it gives away two $500 Exchange shopping sprees, 10 $100 gift cards for the runners-up, and 20 $50 gift cards for third place. The “Halloween Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes” will send Exchange patrons on a “spooktacular” scavenger hunt throughout the store. Using a treasure map featured in the Exchange sales fl yer or from the store, shoppers can hunt for clues throughout the store. After collecting all fi ve clues, treasure hunters can go to www.shopmyexchange.com/Community/patriotfamily/contests.htm for offi cial rules and to enter their clues. “This sweepstakes will have you screaming for more,” said the Exchange’s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson. “In addition to the sweep- stakes, the Exchange is stocked with all the Halloween essentials. Don’t forget the candy and costumes or it could come back to haunt you.” The contest ends at midnight Oct. 31. No purchase is necessary to enter. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER October 19, 2012 FOSTER a PUPPY Department of Defense Military Working Dog Breeding Program

Worldwide need for detection dogs has increased dramatically. The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Breeding program breeds to meet the growing requirement for security at home and abroad. A large part of the success of this program is dependent upon volunteers to provide temporary homes for developing puppies.

The 341st Training Squadron at JBSA Lackland operates a breeding program for military working dogs in support of the Department of Defense Military Working Dog program. These dogs are a vital part of our national defense and serve in Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps units around the globe. You can become part of this important effort by volunteering your home and time to raise a military working dog. Call us at 210-671-3686, or email us at [email protected] October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 11

Congratulations to the 322nd Training Squadron Timothy Shane 331st Training Squadron Female Airmen following 66 Airmen selected Flight 655 Flight 664 Flight 651 Nicole Zens, as honor graduates among the John Gallagher Roxanne Berg Joshua Donithan 323rd TRS, Flight 654 826 Air Force basic military Brandon Russell Sheilah Ierulli Ryan Gribble Elena Macias, trainees graduating today: Lucas Stone Flight 652 323rd TRS, Flight 664 Jacob Thomason 324th Training Squadron Roman Ferrante 320th Training Squadron Cody Trevino Flight 661 Randall Flagg Leticia Terrazas, Flight 649 Flight 656 William Foreman Loren Genao 321st TRS, Flight 648 Jonathan Macias Jason Clinch John Jenkins Jordan King Shannon Garrett, Flight 650 Michael Cruz David Karraker Kevin McKinnon 321st TRS, Flight 648 Genesis Bernat Andreas Rodriguez Zachary Lawrie Aubrey Reeves David Giles Kenneth Salyer Kevin Pillow Jr. Caleb Swanson Male Flights Travis Simpson Aleksandar Toshich 323rd TRS, Flight 653 321st Training Squadron 323rd Training Squadron Corey Skinner 320th TRS, Flight 649 Flight 647 Flight 653 Flight 662 Top BMT Airman 321st TRS, Flight 657 Clovis Guevara Kevin Byrd Patrice Akakpo-Montcho John Lauth, Japheth Hartmann Raul Davalos Cody Haynes 323rd TRS, 322nd TRS, Flight 655 Tanner Ridings David Emery Flight 653 Female Flights Samuel Schrader Christopher Gottschall 326th Training Squadron 323rd TRS, Flight 664 Flight 648 Josiah Kozeluh Flight 659 Most Physically Fit 323rd TRS, Flight 654 Amanda Hohnstein John Lauth Stephen Elliott Male Airmen 321st TRS, Flight 648 Kurstin Strange Zachary Montgomery Logan Gimbel Jarrad Jones, 321st TRS, Flight 658 Flight 657 Flight 654 Matthew Ignacek 323rd TRS, Flight 653 Jacob Myers Stephanie Huff William Jones Elliot McCraw, Top Academic Flights Flight 658 Victoria Macias Gilbert Maldonado 320th TRS, Flight 649 Brittany Rodgers-Whitley Briana Pierce Daniel Rojas Joshua Taylor, 324th TRS, Flight 661 Nicole Rodrigues Flight 663 Alex Soto 324th TRS, Flight 661 322nd TRS, Flight 655 Samantha Soyk Kyle Herman Phillip Stout Keon Moore, 326th TRS, Flight 659 Nicole Stewart Andrew Hodges Sean Viehman 323rd TRS, Flight 653 321st TRS, Flight 647 PAGE 12 TALESPINNER October 19, 2012 October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 13

� Amy Hoover, wife of Airman 1st Class Keegan HHoover, 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Tim PPaquin, son of 2nd Lt. Kenneth Paquin, 33rd Network Warfare Squadron, and a Habitat for Humanity con- sstruction team leader, lift a sheet of styrofoam square eedge siding before installing it on a house frame Sept. Airmen 1st Class Jaymen 22.2 Graham, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, and Dar- rius Moore, 59th Medical Support Squadron, install styrofoam square edge sid- ing on a new home at a � Airman 1st Class Keegan Hoover, 802nd Logis- housing development near ticst Readiness Squadron, secures a stud to the housing Loop 410 Sept. 22. More framef of a Habitat for Humanity home Sept. 22 in a than 70 volunteer service nearbyn housing development off Loop 410. members and civilians spent several days helping construct homes for needy families as part of a Habitat for Humanity community service project.

� Military and civilian volunteers from installations JBSA volunteers put in ata Joint Base San Antonio install styrofoam square edge installationinin on a Habitat for Humanity home Sept. 22. their sweat for Habitat By Mike Joseph for Humanity homes was time well spent. Senior Writer “It’s positive representation (by the military),” said Master Sgt. Regina Scott, 341st Training Squadron, More than 70 service members and civilians from one of the volunteer organizers who has worked Joint Base San Antonio spent two days working on a on Habitat houses in the past at different locations pair of Habitat for Humanity homes as a community around the country. “We’re here for the community service project. just like they support us.” Volunteers from JBSA-Lackland, Randolph and Another of the organizers, Staff Sgt. Tia Jordan, Fort Sam Houston put in eight-hour shifts Sept. 15 341st TRS, agreed. and Sept. 22 on the two homes at a nearby housing “It was great how we came together and showed development off Loop 410, working side-by-side with the local community that the military does care,” said the homeowners. Jordan. “It was my fi rst time (to work on a Habitat Habitat for Humanity, a non-profi t organization, home). I’ll defi nitely do it again.” makes home ownership possible for families whose Scott said volunteers responded quickly after an total income is generally in the 25 to 60 percent range email was sent out Sept. 4 to all JBSA chief master of the area median income. Families are accepted sergeants and fi rst sergeants advertising the volun- based on need, ability to pay a 0 percent mortgage teer service project. and willingness to partner. “We thought Habitat for Humanity would be a great Each family is also required to complete a mini- way to get people (at JBSA) together who don’t know mum of 300 “sweat equity” hours toward building each other,” Scott said. “We had hoped for a mixed their home and a nominal down payment. Accord- military group and that’s exactly what happened.” ing to Habitat offi cials, “sweat equity” creates pride Jordan said working on the houses is something in home ownership, develops relationships with she will always remember. neighbors, and useful home maintenance and repair “I can drive by one of those houses and say, ‘I skills. saw it when it was bare,’” she said. “It means a lot JBSA organizers said that while it meant giving up to me to give back and it lets the community know two Saturdays, volunteering to assist at the Habitat we do care.” Photos by Robbin Cresswell PAGE 14 TALESPINNER October 19, 2012 San Antonio celebrates America’s Armed Forces Celebrate America’s Military is an CAM Game Night – 7:30 Nov. 7 UTSA Military Day Football Game – 4 p.m. annual series of events honoring the p.m., AT&T Center. Opponent is the Utah Jazz. Air Force Association Combat Breakfast – at , 100 Montana St. The NCAA active-duty military, the Guard and Re- Ticket for game required. 7 p.m., Kendrick’s Enlisted Club at Joint Base football game features the UTSA Roadrunners serve, wounded warriors and veterans Nov. 4 San Antonio-Randolph. Guest speaker is Maj. hosting the McNeese State Cowboys. Ticket for their service to the nation. Tops in Blue – 4 p.m., Laurie Au- Gen. Suzanne Vautrinot, commander of 24th purchase required. To purchase tickets, visit Nov. 1 ditorium, Trinity University. Event is free and Air Force. www.ticketmaster.com. CAM Kickoff Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. reg- open to the public. Welcome Home, Vietnam Vets – 4 p.m. Nov. 11 istration, noon lunch. Guest speaker is Robin Concert at the Quadrangle – 5 p.m., Joint at Fort Sam Houston Staff Post Parade Field San Antonio Rock n’ roll Full, Half, and Lineberger, CEO, Deloitte Federal Government Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Quad- with Vietnam Veteran reception following at Mini Marathons – 7:30 a.m. start time in Services; San Antonio Exposition Hall, Free- rangle, 1400 E. Grayson St., with the 323rd the Quadrangle. Open to the public. near the intersection man Coliseum; Members: $40 for individual, Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own.” The Grayson Nov. 8 of South Alamo Street and East Market Street. $450 for table of eight; Nonmembers: $50 for Street pedestrian gate will be open at 3:30 p.m. Spirit of America Dinner – 6:15 p.m. cock- There is a $15 registration discount for military individual and $550 for table of eight. Registra- Event is free and open to the public. tails and 7 p.m. dinner at Grand Hyatt Hotel, members who use the code MILITARY2012. For tion required. SeaWorld Military Family Day – During 600 E. Market St. Guest speaker is Gen. Charles more information, visit the website at http:// Senior NCO Salute – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. regular park hours. H. Jacoby Jr., commander of North American runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-antonio. Chamber reception, San Antonio Botanical Nov. 5 Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. North- Veterans Day Ceremonies – a 9:30 a.m. Garden. Performance by the 323rd Army Band CAM Birdies for the Brave Golf Tourna- ern Command. By invitation only. Online reg- musical prelude is followed by a 10 a.m. pro- “Fort Sam’s Own.” The event is free and open ment – 9:30 a.m. registration and noon shot- istration required at www.CelebrateAmericas- gram at the Fort Sam Houston National Cem- to the public. gun start at TPC San Antonio, JW Marriott San Military.com or call 210-229-2119. etery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road. The event Nov. 2 Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, 23808 Nov. 9 is open to the public. Association of the U.S. Army Luncheon – Resort Parkway. Salute to Fisher House Gala – 6 p.m. cock- Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Commemo- 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Arthur Emerson, Nov. 6 tails and 7:30 p.m. dinner and program at JW rative Ceremony – 1:30 p.m. at the San An- Texas Military Preparedness Commissioner, Employer Support for Guard & Reserve Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & tonio National Cemetery, 517 Paso Hondo St. Sam Houston Community Center. “Salute to Employers Awards Luncheon” – Spa, 23808 Resort Parkway. Registration is The event is open to the public. Nov. 3 Noon at Doubletree Hotel Downtown, 502 West required. Call 240-559-2470 for information. Veterans Day Concert ‘Salute to Service’ – Saluting America’s Heroes – 2:30 to 8:30 Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard. The guest speaker Nov. 10 7 p.m. at the Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston p.m., Texas A&M University-San Antonio Main is Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke, commander of Veterans Parade and Wreath-Laying Cer- Street, with the San Antonio and Campus. Displays, exhibits, military enlistment the Mission and Installation Contracting Com- emony – 10:30 a.m. ceremony and parade at Air Force Band of the West. The event is open ceremony, benefi ts fair and more. mand. noon at Alamo Plaza. Open to public. to the public. October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 15

Connect With Us! JBSA-LACKLAND HAS ENTERED THE SOCIAL NETWORKING SCENE Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lackland- E-mail us at: JBSA/114646985221400 [email protected]

Follow us on Twitter at: Or just go to our website at: http://twitter.com/ www.jbsa.af.mil Lackland_JBSA and look for social media. PAGE 16 community TALESPINNER October 19, 2012

The advisor will be available in Fest, a Halloween alternative, is Oct. Force graduates is Nov. 8, 2 p.m., at Green Berets commander. LOCAL BRIEFS the Wilford Hall Atrium between 11 31, 6-8 p.m. the Bob Hope Theater. a.m. and 1 p.m. The event is open to families and Graduates who have received 802ND LRS SUPPLY TRAINING 37TH TRW QUARTERLY AWARDS For additional information, children with games, prizes, face diplomas or certifi cates from other The 802nd Logistics Readiness The 37th Training Wing third contact Roger Barker at 210-292- painting, balloons, a petting zoo and colleges will also be recognized. Squadron’s Equipment Accountability quarter awards ceremony is today, 7848. candy. For more information, contact Element conducts three customer 2-4 p.m., at Mitchell Hall. For more details, call 210-671- Senior Master Sgt. John Jacob at supply training classes on the third For more details, contact Master FAMILY HOUSING MEETING 4208. 210-292-5451. Wednesday of each month in Bldg. Sgt. Tara Watamaleo at 210-671- A Joint Base San Antonio- 5160, second fl oor conference room. 2108. Lackland family housing information JBSA-LACKLAND TRICK OR TREATING QUARTERLY COMMUNITY YARD SALE The classes and start times are meeting is Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Halloween trick or treating in Joint The Joint Base San Antonio- Block I General Supply Training at 8 PARENTS NIGHT OUT at the JBSA-Lackland Community Base San Antonio-Lackland family Lackland Family Housing quarterly a.m., Block II Bench Stock Training Give Parents a Break/Parents Center, 2254 Brian McElroy St. housing is Oct. 31, 6-8:30 p.m. community-wide yard sale is Dec. 1, at 8:45 a.m., and Block III Equip- Night Out at the Joint Base San For more information, email The Pumpkin Patrol will be on the 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ment Custodian Supplemental/ Antonio-Lackland Youth Center and Claudia Moreno at CMoreno@bbcgrp streets that evening during trick or There is no sign up for the event, Refresher Training at 9:30 a.m. the Gateway Child Development or call 210-674-9366. treat hours. and housing residents may set up at For more information, call Ray Center is tonight, 6:30-11:30 p.m. For details, contact 210-674- their individual homes. Holland or Rain Virgino at 210-925- The Morale, Welfare and Recreation EID AL-ADHA OBSERVANCE 9366. For more information, email 1140/2514. insert, included in the Sept. 29 issue The Muslim Eid Al-Adha prayer Claudia Moreno at CMoreno@bbcgrp of the Talespinner, listed an incorrect and celebration observance is Oct. FLEA MARKET AT WARHAWK or call 210-674-9366. HAWC TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES time. 26 or Oct. 27, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at A fl ea market is Nov. 3, 8 a.m. to The Health and Wellness Center For additional information, call the Global Ministry Center, Bldg. noon, at the Warhawk Fitness Center PATRIOTIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED offers free tobacco cessation classes the Lackland Youth Center at 210- 7452. parking lot. Two patriotic meetings, free non- for Department of Defense health 671-2388 or the Gateway CDC at The program includes congre- Vendor spots are available for religious events sponsored by Time care benefi ciaries the fi rst Tuesday 210-671-1052. gational prayer, sermon, fellowship $10 or $15 with a table. to Stand America, are tonight and of every month in Bldg. 2513 at 3 and entertainment. The religious and For additional information, call Saturday at Castle Hills First Baptist p.m. DENTAL BENEFITS INFORMATION cultural event is open to the base. the Skylark Community Center at Church, 2220 NW Military Hwy. The classes offer proven methods A MetLife dental benefi t advisor For additional information, call 210-671-2021. Tonight’s meeting is from 7-9:30 for quitting, and combine brief will be at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Chaplain (Capt.) Sharior Rahman at p.m., and Saturday’s runs from 9 counseling with medications. Surgical Center Tuesday to discuss 210-671-2941. CCAF RECOGNITION CEREMONY a.m. to 1 p.m. The classes run for four consecu- TRICARE dental program benefi ts, A diploma recognition ceremony One of the speakers at the patri- tive weeks. answer questions and help with FREEDOM CHAPEL FALL HARVEST FEST for the newest Joint Base San An- otic meetings is retired Army Lt. Gen. For details, call Shannon Jones at enrollment. The Freedom Chapel Fall Harvest tonio Community College of the Air William G. “Jerry” Boykin, a former 210-925-6301. CHAPEL SERVICES 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 1:15–2:15 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 Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Clubwww .lacklandesc.org Hope Chapel 12:30–2:30 p.m. Protestant Christian Science Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Saturday: Buddhist Sunday: Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Latter Day Saints, 8–10 a.m. BMT Processing Center, Gateway Chapel Sunday: Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Clubwww .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. Lackland Public website www.jbsa.af.mil For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 • Hope Chapel - 671-2941 My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 What’s Happening Family Support Events the Airman For additional information, call children and youth ministry offer- and Family Monthly Meetings 210-671-3722. ing games and challenges, meets

OCT. 19 Readiness Center. The briefi ng is for ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at Freedom BMT FAMILY SEMINAR personnel who are deploying longer The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the OCT. 24 Chapel. The Air Force Basic Military than 30 days, or who are going on month at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more RIGHT START ORIENTATION For additional information about Training Family Seminar is today at remote assignments. information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. Right Start Orientation, a class Awana Clubs, contact Freedom noon in the BMT Reception Center, For additional information, call designed for Joint Base San Antonio- Chapel at 210-671-4208. Bldg. 7246. 210-671-3722. OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, The seminar provides information The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets monthly. For dates and times, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway OCT. 25 on the Air Force and its benefi ts RETURN, REUNION SEMINAR or more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. Club. Preregistration is required. FREEDOM CHAPEL STUDY GROUP to family members of graduating A return and reunion seminar is For additional information, call A women’s Bible study group MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Airmen. Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air- The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the 210-671-3722. meets Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at For details, call 210-671-3722. man and Family Readiness Center. month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For information, call 210-671-4208. Freedom Chapel. The seminar is an informal SCHOOL MENTOR TRAINING For additional information, call COUPON SAVERS MEETING forum for family members who Training for adults to serve as 210-671-4208. The Joint Base San Antonio- wish to talk about their individual On the web www.lacklandfss.com mentors for students in elementary, Lackland Scissor Savers coupon experiences and the stress caused by middle and high school is Wednes- OCT. 26 group meets Oct. 19, 1-3 p.m., at the deployment-related separations. at the Airman and Family Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Airman and BMT FAMILY SEMINAR Airman and Family Readiness Center. For additional information, call Readiness Center. day, at the Airman and Family Readi- Family Readiness Center. The Air Force Basic Military For more information, email 210-671-3722. To schedule an appointment, call ness Center. The training is sponsored by the Training Family Seminar is Oct. 26 [email protected]. 210-699-5087. The job seminar, taught by the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland at noon in the BMT Reception Center, OCT. 23 Texas Workforce Commission, focuses School Liaison Offi ce. Bldg. 7246. OCT. 22 AMVET REPRESENTATIVE OCT. 23 25 on employment-related topics. For additional information, call The seminar provides information FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING An American Veterans national TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Pre-separation briefi ng atten- 210-671-3722. on the Air Force and its benefi ts A mandatory family readiness service offi cer is available by ap- A three-day transition assistance dance and a completed Department to family members of graduating briefi ng for personnel who are deploy- pointment only to help with disability program for separating or retiring of Defense Form 2648 are prerequi- AWANA CLUBS MEETING Airmen. ing is Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at claims Tuesday, 8 a.m. to noon, military personnel is Tuesday through sites for the seminar. Awana Clubs, a Bible-based For details, call 210-671-3722. PAGE 18 sports TALESPINNER October 19, 2012 Base NCO helps keep AF Skeet Shooters Perfect

PhotosPhotos bbyy AlAlanan BBoedekeroedeker Nicholas Megysi, Carswell Air Force Base, Texas, Andrew Deramus, Tinker AFB, Okla., Andrew McNamara, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and Charles Thompson, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland comprise the All-Air Force Skeet Shooting team. The team took fi rst place in all six categories in the World Skeet Shooting Championship’s military class.

By Jose T. Garza III was proud of its score in the 20-Gauge just like I would if I was participating eran, who began competing competi- Sports Editor event where we put up a 491 (out of) in an actual competition.” tively while stationed in Washington, 500. I can’t remember ever shooting Thompson said he competed in 11 D.C., said he already has a few skeet A staff sergeant assigned to Joint a team score that high.” skeet shooting competitions this year, shooting competitions that he is eager Base San Antonio-Lackland recently Thompson also attained individual prior to joining the All-Air Force team to participate in next year. helped the All-Air Force Skeet Shoot- honors, when he won the Krieghoff at the World Skeet Shooting Champi- Between now and next year, it’s all ing Team shoot its way to dominance 28-Gauge event by hitting 99 out of onships. about mental preparation for compe- at the annual World Skeet Shooting 100 targets at the world event. Currently, Thompson hopes to work tition that doesn’t change no matter Championships. Despite placing fi rst in only one in- out some equipment issues to prepare what the venue, Thompson said. Charles Thompson, a staff sergeant dividual category, compared to plac- himself for the 2013 skeet shooting “Every time you go to a different with the 690th Intelligence Support ing fi rst in two categories last year, season. venue, there are always different Squadron, and the All-Air Force team Thompson said he was happy with his Those adjustments include chang- backgrounds and weather condi- placed fi rst in all six military class cat- performance even though he thought ing the comb in the back of his Krieg- tions,” he said. “You don’t know for egories. he could have done better. hoff Model 32, 12-gauge shotgun and sure if it’s going to be sunny, windy The team fi nished fi rst in the 12, “That’s just the way it goes some switching to protective eyewear with or rainy.” 20, and 28 Gauge, 410 Bore, Doubles, days,” Thompson said. “You don’t go a different set of colored lenses. Thompson said adjusting to those and High-Over-All categories during out there and do well every single time. The new eyewear would make it conditions relates to mental prepa- the weeklong event at the local Na- That’s the way it is sometimes.” easier for Thompson to see the tar- ration – being ready for all possible tional Shooting Complex held Sept. 28 In preparation for the annual event, gets when they come out of different scenarios that may arise during com- through Oct. 5. Thompson said practice is ongoing. backgrounds and lighting conditions. petitions. This was Thompson’s second year He practices, at a minimum, one day “I’ve made changes to my equip- “It comes back to making sure you competing on the All-Air Force team per week. ment over the last few years,” Thomp- can see your targets very well,” he after being on the developmental team “Practice never really ends,” he son said. “I have to make sure all my said. since 2008. said. “I go out and work on certain equipment is as fi ne-tuned as possible “As long as you can see real well, “It felt real good to win everything aspects of my shooting like running so it can work fl uently.” you can hit the targets no matter what this year,” Thompson said. “The team my program of shooting 100 targets The six-year skeet shooting vet- they do,” he added. October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 19

UPCOMING HALLOWEEN ‘BOO-LING’ Unusual luck spurs winning streak The Skylark Bowling Center hosts Halloween “Boo-ling” Oct. 27, 8-10 p.m. The event features a 717th MI Bn routs 802nd LRS, stays undefeated at 4-0 costume contest and a DJ. Call 210-671-1234 for more By Jose T. Garza III Simmons racked up a pick it in my direction.” wide receiver Kevin Morgan for Sports Editor information. six when he intercepted a pass Simmons said he fi rst sported his second touchdown on fourth off 802nd Logistics Readiness the rose-colored socks in sup- down during the battalion’s fi rst It’s not often you hear that Squadron quarterback Drew port of Breast Cancer Aware- drive of the second half. KICKBOXING hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj is a The Medina Fitness Center Troester, and ran it back 40 ness Month in October. Crocker threw for 102 yards good luck charm for a football now holds kickboxing classes yards for the game’s fi nal score Simmons said he will con- and rushed for 50 yards. team’s success. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in a decisive 18-0 victory over tinue to don the socks after the Safety Michael Vargas forced One wide receiver/safety on Classes are $2 per session. 802nd LRS. end of the month provided the Troester’s fi rst of two intercep- the 717th Military Intelligence Call 210-671-4477 to register The win keeps 717th MI Bn good luck continues. tions during 802nd LRS’ fi rst Battalion believes the eccen- or for more information. undefeated at 4-0 this season. Before Simmons forced the drive. Troester fi nished with tric Grammy Award-nominated The wide receiver/safety’s pick six to clinch the game, the 105 yards and rushed for 35 artist has helped the battalion eyes and feet were ready for lucky charms sprouted around yards. GRIDLOCKS GUESTS make each of its four oppo- If you wish to test your NFL the fi nal play. him in the fi rst half. Vargas is happy the team is nents afterthoughts during this knowledge against our team “When I saw my teammate Simmons struck pay dirt by currently undefeated, but he is National League intramural fl ag of prognosticators in a future Jonathan Conejo aggressively scoring on a pass from quar- aware that the season is a long football season. edition of GRIDlocks, call blocking the quarterback's terback Nicholas Crocker to cap way from concluding. Dondre Simmons’ game-day Talespinner sports editor Jose view, I knew he wasn’t going the 717th’s seven-play, opening “We just have to continue to Minaj T-shirt and blush pink T. Garza III at 210-671-0478 to be able to get it to the right drive for a quick 6-0 lead. work hard, but most important- socks continued to be a lucky for more details. receiver,” Simmons said, “so I Luck infectiously spread to ly, we just have to continue to charm Tuesday. was just ready for him to throw his teammates. Crocker hit have fun,” he said.

“I will be watching the re- mainder of the NFL season during the middle of the night while I’m stationed at Ramstein Air Base, , but I am still going to know more about American football than my op- position.” Jose T. Garza III Joe Bela Dwayne Reed Steve Reichert Senior Airman Ivan James – Steve Reichert Talespinner Sports Editor Chief of Internal Communications Asst. Fitness and Sports Director Fitness & Sports Director 543rd Support System

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Arizona at Minnesota, Sun Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Arizona

Cleveland at Indianapolis, Sun Indianapolis Indianapolis Cleveland Indianapolis Indianapolis New Orleans at Tampa Bay, Sun New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans Washington at N.Y. Giants, Sun N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants Green Bay at St. Louis, Sun Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Baltimore at Houston, Sun Houston Houston Houston Houston Baltimore Tennessee at Buffalo, Sun Tennessee Buffalo Buffalo Tennessee Tennessee N.Y. Jets at New England, Sun New England New England New England New England New England

Jacksonville at Oakland, Sun Jacksonville Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland Dallas at Carolina, Sun Dallas Dallas Dallas Carolina Dallas Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Sun Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Detroit at Chicago, Mon Chicago Chicago Detroit Chicago Detroit OVERALL: 46-39 (.541) OVERALL: 47-38 (.553) OVERALL: 45-40 (.529) OVERALL: 44-41 (.518) PAGE 24 TALESPINNER October 19, 2012

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