A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 71 No. 44 • November 7, 2014

Rand tours JBSA-Camp Bullis

Photo by Johnny Saldivar Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, addresses security forces Airmen in training during his visit to the 343rd Training Squadron Oct. 29 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Apprentice Airmen are taught elements of career-field orientation, weapons training, ground combat skills, basic air base defense tactics, law enforce- ment and additional survival tactics training to meet the needs of today’s security forces Airmen.

INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 2 & 3 Community Briefs 22 What's Happening 23 Sports 24 ONLINE |http://www.jbsa.af.mil PAGE 2 commentary TALESPINNER November 7, 2014

Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland Perils of being a ‘not-so-innocent’ bystander Editorial Staff Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta By Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards how seemingly harmless com- a change in behavior and might the confines of our classroom. 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA Commander 18th Wing Public Affairs ments and inappropriate jokes have prevented the alleged inci- Other students at the school and can lead to more severe be- dent in the darkroom. in the dormitory got wind of the Todd G. White 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA was accused of sexual haviors like sexual harassment, I say “alleged,” because to story and chose sides. Public Affairs Director assault. Even after 21 sexual assault and even rape. this day I still don’t know the Well aware of the possible years, it’s still not easy to As the months went on, outcome of the investigation. alienation to come, she went Oscar Balladares I JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs Chief admit that. It was 1993 and I the comments became more Having not been in class that ahead and made the claim. was a young airman basic at inappropriate. Eventually, this day, I really don’t know what Knowing what I know now, I Leslie E. Finstein Internal Communications Chief Lowry Air Force Base, Colo. I culminated in an alleged assault happened. I do know the inci- am convinced that she did not Managing Editor was in technical school learning in the darkroom during class. dent was reported and it polar- just make up a story for the 671-4111 how to be an Air Force photog- The whole class was accused of ized the class. Those of us who sole purpose of seeing us suffer. Senior Airman Krystal M. Jeffers rapher. gender discrimination, sexual stood accused of sexual harass- Something happened in that Editor My class consisted of eight harassment and sexual assault. ment and assault were mad at darkroom that made her come Mike Joseph male Airmen and Marines and I was cleared very early in our female classmate. forward. Senior Writer one female Airman. She told us the investigation because I was How dare she make such a We were all guilty of some- right up front she didn’t want to out sick the day of the alleged claim? Clearly she just made it thing — be it actual assault, Jose T. Garza, III Sports/Staff Writer be treated any differently than assault. However, I was not in- up. saying the wrong thing or say- anyone else. We were to con- nocent. Or did she? ing nothing at all. We were all Dorothy Lonas Page Design/Illustrator sider her “one of the guys.” I was guilty of not speaking In the years since, I have guilty. I wish I could say things So we did. up when I should have. I could learned through SAPR training have changed in the last 20 It wasn’t too long before the have objected to the inappropri- that false claims of sexual as- years, but they really haven’t. Office crude jokes and inappropriate ate behavior at any time. sault are not nearly as common I still see people making 2230 Hughes Ave. comments started. What harm I, and probably a few others, as people think. Coming forward crude jokes and inappropriate JBSA-Lackland, Texas could possibly come of it? After suffered from pluralistic igno- and reporting an assault is not comments. I still hear stories of 78236-5415 671-2908; all, she was just one of the rance. I assumed, incorrectly, an easy decision and it comes the “silent victim” who is afraid (fax) 671-2022 guys. that the comments were okay with consequences. to speak up. 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37th trw veterans day message from col. By Staff Sgt. Delia Marchick trent edwards, 37th training wing commander; Air Force Public Affairs Agency Thanks to the veteran’s, past and present who have sacrificed so much for our nation; The Warhawk, from the U.S. Air from our early beginnings in the Continental Force Band of the West, recently per- Army to the World War I in 1914, to helping formed concerts for elementary school save the world from tyranny in World War students during Red Ribbon Week. II, aiding South Korean forces repel a North Red Ribbon Week takes place ev- Korean invasion between 1950 and 1953 ery October and is focused on bringing and fighting a very unpopular war in awareness to alcohol, tobacco, other Vietnam. drugs and violence prevention. Our Vietnam veterans returned home to The Band of the West has been per- a society that didn’t view them as heroes, forming Red Ribbon Week concerts but instead, vilified and ridiculed them for since 1996. Photo by Joshua Rodriguez serving their country. Some of our veterans “Marty Lockaby, our music resource Members from the U.S. Air Force Band of the West perform during a Red Ribbon Week were even afraid to admit that they served specialist, partnered the unit with the Concert for local San Antonio Independent School Districts October 22 at the Edgewood in Vietnam. San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Theater for Performing Arts. The band performed a free concert to promote Red Ribbon A new generation of veteran’s answered Drug Abuse. Every October, we look Week which endorses the full potential of healthy, drug free youth. our nation’s call in the 1990’s serving in forward to sharing important messages Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and popular music with approximately er to ensure that each song is appropri- promoting a healthy, drug and alcohol- helping liberate Kuwait. In the last decade, 5,000 San Antonio students from first ate for the age range of the students. free lifestyle. veterans participated in Operations Iraqi through sixth grades.” said Master Sgt. The band’s music director, Senior Air- “The Band of the West’s mission pil- Freedom and New Dawn in Iraq and Endur- Kenneth Dreske, NCO in charge of the man Logan Keese, coordinated with the lars are to honor, inspire, communicate ing Freedom in Afghanistan and countless Warhawk, Band of the West. two feature vocalists to choose current and recruit while serving our country other peacekeeping and small scale con- The band does more than just show top 40 list songs because they are famil- through music. We strive to represent tingencies and capacity building opera- up and perform. A lot of planning and iar to, and popular with, young students. the excellence demonstrated 24 hours tions across the globe. Veterans have been thought goes into each performance. “The kids enjoyed it; even my fifth- a day by Airmen stationed around the involved in helping Americans and the The planning starts by considering the graders were chanting and jumping and globe and to positively impact our com- people of the world impacted by natural di- audience and the purpose of the per- just excited about the whole thing,” said munity on behalf of the U.S. Air Force,” sasters; hurricanes, fires, floods, tsunamis formance. These details help plan the Christine Miller, fifth-grade teacher from Dreske said. and other relief operations. song set list. Stonewall-Flanders Elementary School. Warhawk tied their mission pillars On this Veteran’s Day, I personally thank As the NCOIC for the Warhawk, The band chose songs that had posi- all veterans for their courage, commitment, Dreske had to work with the command- tive messages to tie into the theme of See RIBBON Page 16 service and sacrifice to the nation and the world. In 1954 Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation to rec- Force captain and is a blind disabled ognize those who fought on the seas, in the Band of the West to play at Vietnam veteran. air and on the land to keep America free and “I personally understand the sac- help make the world a better place. Tuesday rifices that the families make,” He marks our nation’s veterans and I salute all Majestic Theater for Veterans Day said. “This (event) has a big impact veterans, past and present. Thanks for keep- on me and this is one way I can help ing us safe and free! By Senior Airman Krystal Jeffers wasn’t the only member of the band thank veterans and their families.” JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs to hold strong feelings for the upcom- The Air Force musicians plan to jbsa proud week monday through nov. 14 ing performance and a desire to per- give thanks with their song. Their In an effort to reinforce installation stew- The Air Force Band of the West form for the public and give thanks. music will feature traditional con- ardship as a key component of our culture of Concert Band is scheduled to per- “The most important thing we do is cert band repertoire, music from the excellence, Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd form a Veteran’s Day concert at 7 honor our veterans and to thank the movies and jazz in addition to other Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio p.m. Tuesday at the Majestic Theater community at large for all of their tunes. commander, has designated Nov 10-14 as in San Antonio. support,” said Master Sgt. John Rid- “We are playing something for ev- “Joint Base San Antonio Proud” Week. “This is a tribute to our veter- er, Band of the West NCOIC of con- eryone, from patriotic pieces, which This will be a week for all members of ans: the ones who are serving now certs and tuba player. “It serves as will feature the 60-member Texas Team JBSA to showcase their pride across and our past veterans,” said Master a reminder too that we have a lot of Children's Choir,” Rider elaborated. each of our four locations (JBSA-Randolph, Sgt. John Pranter, Band of the West overseas engagements and that we “We are going to highlight American JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Camp Bullis, NCO in charge of productions and have men and women in harm’s way composers and patriotic music like JBSA-Lackland) and join forces with other trombone player. “Our past veterans every day all across the world.” pieces from Maj. Glenn Miller and JBSA mission partners to improve the ap- paved the way for us to do what we The native of Honeoye Falls, N.Y., the World War II era.” pearance of our installation. In this budget do today. We owe all of our freedoms is personally affected by Veterans “We tried to create a varied pro- to them and to our current veterans.” Day and has a special reason for See NEWS IN BRIEF Page 15 Pranter, a native of Oklahoma City, giving thanks. His father was an Air See BAND Page 4 PAGE 4 TALESPINNER November 7, 2014

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BAND from Page 3 spoke excitedly of the upcoming con- of what a veteran is,” Rider said. for their country, especially those cert and being able to provide a show “Veterans are not just the 80-year-old who are away from their families. gram (of music) with different styles for the public. World War II veterans or the wound- They are serving away from home.” that speaks to the audience and will “It is going to be an amazing con- ed warriors. They are also the mo- “I hope people leave feeling re- be entertaining,” Pranter added. cert, just spectacular,” Pranter said. torcycle organizations from Vietnam, minded of the sacrifices men and This concert will feature the mu- “This band has some amazing and the aging Korean War veteran and women have made and have a deeper sic by John Philip Sousa, John Wil- highly educated and trained musi- the 23-year old with a young family understanding of where the military liams, Leroy Anderson, Gustav Holst, cians. We get to show what we do and going to school on the GI Bill. fits in today’s world and the humani- Carmen Dragon, William Owens and best for the Air Force; our skills as They deserve just as much thanks as tarian role we have,” Rider added. “I Glenn Miller. However, the compos- musicians and as Airmen. It is our the previous generation of veterans.” also hope they have a better idea of ers were not picked randomly or just chance to shine and show the Air To help with that goal, the band how many people are here as a part for the music that they created. Force to the public. It’s very exciting plans on highlighting someone from of Joint Base San Antonio.” “A lot of the composers have that and it’s kind of magical the way the every conflict since World War Seating will open at 6 p.m. for military tie; they are veterans them- energy of the band combines with the II.They also hope that when the audi- ticket holders and at 6:45 p.m. for selves,” Rider said. energy of the audience.” ence leaves their show, they will take non-ticket holders. For example, Anderson served in “It is going to be a tremendous something away. The next Band of the West concert the Army Air Corps as an intelligence concert,” Rider said. “The event “Music is a very powerful tool; it will be their annual show, Holiday in officer and translator. Williams was should be pretty powerful emotion- is very emotional, uplifting and inspi- Blue. Open to the public, the concert once enlisted in the Air Force and ally.” rational,” Pranter said. “It is a way takes place Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. and Dec. Owens served in the Army and re- The musicians also spoke of many to draw attention to those serving all 8 at 7 p.m. at the Edgewood Theatre ceived the Legion of Merit for his hopes they had for the concert. One is across the world and get people to for the Performing Arts in San An- service in the Philippines. breaking the stereotype of a veteran. think through out our performance tonio. Tickets are available at http:// Members of the Band of the West “We want to provide a better idea about those who are giving their all usafbandofthewest.eventbrite.com. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER November 7, 2014

RAND TOURS JBSA-CAMP BULLIS TRAINING FACILITIES

Photos by Johnny Saldivar Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, at right, speaks Tech. Sgt. Thomas Humphreys, 937th Training Support Squadron Aeromedical Evacu- to members of the 502nd Trainer Development Squadron during an immersion tour ation Patient Staging Course supervisor, gives a tour of a C-130-Hercules, which has Oct. 29 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. From left are: Reimo Estrada, Stan been converted into a medical training platform, to Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Friesenhahn and Roger Davila, all 502nd TDS project managers. Members of 502nd Air Education and Training Command, tour Oct. 29 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp TDS equip the C-130-Hercules aircraft with sound, sights, feel and even smells of Bullis. Rand visited the Medical Readiness Training Center, touring the compound’s actual flight to better prepare students of the 937th Training Support Squadron Aero- training facilities and meeting with Airmen. medical Evacuation Patient Staging Course at JBSA-Camp Bullis.

837th TRS hosts partner nation cadets during LACI By Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican there are bonds built through LACI.” JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Uruguay, In addition to learning about JBSA operations, Paraguay and Peru visited San Antonio and were the cadets learned about American culture, through Members of the Inter-American Air Forces Acad- hosted by IAAFA personnel, who coordinated all the briefings and experiences such as touring the emy at Joint Base San Antonio hosted 22 partner- logistics from the airline reservations down to the Riverwalk and learning about Texas’ rich history. nation military members during an Air Force-spon- smallest, but important, details like correct annun- They also visited a maintenance section to learn sored cultural-exchange program Oct. 6-10. ciation and spelling of the cadets names. Impart- about American air power. The Latin American Cadet Initiative, a pro- ing a positive, professional image, as is the IAAFA Though the visit to San Antonio was just the first gram implemented by the Secretary of the Air standard, was a vital aspect in the planning of the part of their tour, Sambolin-Perez said he believes it Force International Affairs Office, is a three- mission to adhere to the original purpose of the set the tone for their entire trip. After departing San week immersion program where the top two program, said Sambolin-Perez, Antonio, the cadets traveled to the East Coast and senior cadets from several Latin American air Planning for the event was a joint effort between visited several Air Force mission-critical bases force academies visit key locations in the United more than 17 organizations of IAAFA alone, due to such as Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Md., Dover States to help expand their knowledge base of the importance and high visibility of the program. Air Force Base, Del. and Joint Base Langley-Eustis, American military operations, said Capt. Gilberto Though strategic in nature as part of the SAF/IA Va., to learn about their operations and strategic Sambolin-Perez, 837th Training Squadron Inter- initiative to strengthen U.S. and global security importance to the Department of Defense. national Intelligence & Cyber Training flight com- through partnerships by advancing partner capa- Though the cadets stay was short, Sambolin-Per- mander and project officer for the event. bilities and developing international Airmen, the ez believes the efforts of the 56 IAAFA staff mem- “The cadets selected to participate in the pro- goal is not just business and training. bers who participated in the event will span far gram are military members who will likely progress “Although we have a particular purpose, there into the years and hopefully positively affect future in their careers to high-ranking positions in their is also an emphasis on building relationships with relationships between America and Latin American respective nation’s military,” Sambolin-Perez said. the cadets that can be nurtured into the future,” nations. “Making good first impressions is crucial in this Sambolin-Perez said. “Through some of the events “The cadets were very thankful for everything program, because it will set the tone for what the we coordinated, such as visiting various tourist ar- we did for them, and we in turn were apprecia- cadets know and believe about the U.S. Air Force.” eas of San Antonio, showing them how we operate tive that they understood our efforts were sincere,” During the 2014 LACI program, 22 cadets from and getting to know them on a more personal level, Sambolin-Perez said. November 7, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 JBSA holds Total Force Leadership and Development seminars

Story and photo by Senior Airman Krystal Jeffers service, Fred Factor is for you,” said JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs Quency Henson, 502nd Logistics Read- iness Squadron civilian training man- A Total Force Leadership and Devel- ager and JBSA Total Force Leadership opment seminar was held Oct. 16 at Development Team lead. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Fred Factor is based on a true The monthly seminar, which is held story about Fred, a postman, who in- across JBSA, is based off of two lead- spired Mark Sanborn, the author of the ership curricula: the Fred Factor and Fred Factor and a professional speak- Strength Based Leadership. er, with his “consistently remarkable” “Basically, the Fred Factor teaches customer service that went beyond you how to provide good customer what was required for his job. Fred service,” said Senior Master Sgt. Keith took a personal interest in Sanborn Castille, 4th Aircraft Maintenance and ensured he received quality ser- Squadron weapons section chief as- vice. The curriculum for the Fred Fac- signed to Seymour Johnson Air Force tor is focused around four principles. Base, N.C. “No matter what job you do The first is that everyone can make a in life, there is certain tact you need difference. The second is that every- when dealing with people. It helps thing is built on relationships. The build relationships, and can prevent third is that people must continually and remediate conflicts.” create value for others and it doesn’t Castille has been a guest speaker have to cost a penny. The last principle for the course since it started at JBSA is that people can reinvent themselves two years ago and teaches the course regularly. Senior Master Sgt. Keith Castille, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons section chief to JBSA personnel whenever he is in There is a second curriculum assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., leads a Total Force Leadership and De- the area. taught in Total Force Leadership and velopment seminar Oct. 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The free monthly seminar, “If you are looking for ways to pro- which is held across JBSA, is based off of the Fred Factor and Strength Based Leadership vide the ultimate level of customer See SEMINARS Page 16 curricula. It is open to everyone but limited to 100 seats. November 7, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 Cybercom chief calls partnerships vital to network security

By Claudette Roulo admiral noted. source of your news, and every day you at you? What are the indicators that DOD News, Defense Media Activity Essential partnerships will find something about a major cyber you should be looking for in advance Cybercom has three missions: to de- incident. This is not a short-term phe- that would suggest to you that activity Cyber is the ultimate team sport, and fend the department’s networks, gener- nomenon.” of concern is coming?” it will take true partnerships between ate the cyber mission force and provide Industry concerns are legitimate In return, Rogers said, DOD should be defense and industry to protect the protection and support in the event of The private sector has real and legiti- able to help identify who is targeting the nation’s information systems, the com- attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure. mate concerns about the legal liabilities system under attack. mander of U.S. Cyber Command told an Accomplishing this third mission won’t of partnering with the government, he “And then collectively between us, we audience Oct. 28 at the U.S. Chamber of be possible without building relation- said. need to share this, and we need to share Commerce in Washington. ships with the private sector and other “We have got to help remove those it both across the entire sector, because “There’s no one single group or entity federal agencies in advance, the admiral very legitimate concerns and address … the insights of one can translate to the that has all the answers, nor is there one said. them, because in the end what we have defense of many,” he said. single group or entity capable of execut- “If there’s one thing you learn in the got to get to, I believe, is real-time au- Congress is working on legislation that ing the solutions that we need to do,” military, Rogers said, “you do not wait tomated machine-to-machine interface,” will protect industry from government Navy Adm. Michael S. Rogers said. until the day of the crisis to suddenly say Rogers said. Before that happens, both intrusion, while enabling the govern- But, Rogers noted, it’s up to leaders in to yourself, ‘Boy, I guess we better do sides need to clearly define in advance ment to partner with the private sector defense and the private sector to drive some training with each other, or I guess what information will be shared, he to protect industrial networks from at- the cultural changes that will allow these we better understand what our partners added. tack, the admiral said. partnerships to thrive. needed and what they don’t need, and The admiral said he does not want “So we’ll be working our way through “When you don’t have leadership buy- what’s effective for them and what is not “privacy information” to be part of that process, but the key to it is going to in, you are fighting with one hand tied effective.’” any information-sharing agreements, be dialogue,” Rogers said. behind your back,” he said. The Defense Department already is because that’s not the focus of Cyber blurs line between public, working alongside other federal agen- cybersecurity. private sectors cies, including the Department of Home- “What we need to share with each JBSA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response The traditional view puts the private land Security and the Federal Bureau of other is … actionable information that JBSA SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE • 808-SARC (7272) sector in one arena and the government Investigation, he said. you can use that gives you insights into DOD SAFE HELPLINE • (877) 995-5247 in another, Rogers said, and the whole Rogers also serves as director of the as to what’s the malware you’re going to JBSA CRISIS HOTLINE • 367-1213 question of national security as some- National Security Agency. In that role he see,” he said. “How is it going to come JBSA DUTY CHAPLAIN • 365-6420 thing apart from that. But cyber blurs oversees infrastructure assurance – that the line between those three groups, the is, not just defending systems, but devel- admiral said. oping their standards, he said. “The cybersecurity challenges we are “We do it with the federal government, facing a nation, I view them as a national and increasingly we find ourselves called security issue for us,” he said. “And how on by our DHS and FBI teammates to are we as a nation going to address the provide capability from our cyber exper- challenge that is not going to go away?” tise to support the private sector,” the The hazards that defense and the pub- admiral said. lic sector face in the cyber realm are se- Those types of requests are only going rious and long term, Rogers said. to increase, Rogers said. “Every day there are groups, indi- “You can pick up a newspaper. You viduals and nation-states attempting to can get on your favorite website,” he penetrate our Department of Defense said. “You can blog on whatever particu- networks and it’s the same thing we’re larly interests you. You can go to what- seeing in the corporate world,” the ever media outlet that you find is the best PAGE 14 TALESPINNER November 7, 2014

Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Funk Unit: 319th training squadron Duty title: Military Training Instructor Time in service: 14 years Hometown: Littlestown, Pa. Senior Airman Joshua Hepburn Airman 1st Class Aaron Quintero “Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Funk is a military training in- Unit: Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division Unit: 59th Dental Training Squadron structor assigned to the 319th Training Squadron’s Basic Expeditionary Duty title: Technical applications Duty title: Dental assistant Airman Skills Training site. As a cadre member, he conducts first-class production technician Time in service: 1 year, 1 month scenario-based field training to include self-aid and buddy care and Time in service: 3 years, 6 months Hometown: Clovis, N.M. foundational expeditionary skills training to more than 35,000 Airmen Hometown: Lancaster, S.C. annually. He is an outstanding leader who exemplifies the Air Force core “I would like to nominate Airman 1st Class Aaron values both on and off duty. Squadron leadership consistently receives “Senior Airman Joshua Hepburn is an outstanding Airman who con- Quintero for the First Sergeant’s Diamond Sharp Award. Quintero is a positive feedback from trainees who comment on his professionalism, sistently demonstrates the Air Force core values. He recently stepped up dental assistant assigned to the Department of Defense’s largest dental thorough training and caring personality. Recently, he completed the as the lead trainer for seven Airmen, completing training on 82 compli- activity and the Air Force’s largest dental residency program. His support Joint Base San Antonio Security Forces Memorial Ruck March team chal- cated tasks in just 45 days. Hepburn identified two major corrections of this challenging two-year program was instrumental to the delivery of lenge where he pushed his team to a successful finish. Funk continues on technical procedures that led to a 10 percent decrease in produc- 160 clinical training hours to 13 junior and senior residents. He meticu- to separate himself as a leader among his peers and is a true asset to tion time on 60 vital nuke detection assets per year. He demonstrated lously coordinated treatment in seven dental specialties for 318 patients the 319th TRS; he is a worthy recipient of the Diamond Sharp Award.” resulting in $160,716 in productivity, allowing five wings to sustain a his dedication to service by volunteering for his community with the 97 percent dental readiness rating. A recognized leader, he inspected 40 Adopt-A-Highway program, cleaning up more than 350 pounds of trash. He also supported his base by working on the technical team for the – Master Sgt. Nathan Pigza treatment rooms and was selected to assist 59th Dental Group Logistics First Sergeant, 319th TRS personnel with completing the annual inventory. His diligent search Joint Base San Antonio Air Force Ball. Additionally, he consistently steps of 10 treatment rooms led to 100 percent account of 155 equipment up for opportunities in his unit including Basic Life Support instructor items valued at $500,000 and prevented the organization from filing a and blood drive representative. Hepburn is an outstanding role model, report of survey. Finally, he joined with the dental activities committee, growing leader and epitomizes what it means to be ‘Diamond Sharp.’” Senior Airman William Johnson packaging 300 candy bags for customer service appreciation week and Unit: 502nd Contracting Squadron improving the morale of 400 personnel. Quintero consistently strives – Master Sgt. Eric Rascoe Duty title: Contract specialist for professional and personal self-improvement and embodies the Air First Sergeant, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Det 6 Time in service: 4 years, 8 months Force’s whole-person concept. He is the ideal recipient for this award.” Hometown: Waco, Texas

– Master Sgt. Jason Fitts “Senior Airman William Johnson serves as a con- First Sergeant, 59th Dental Group tract specialist for 502nd Contracting Squadron on Joint Base San Staff Sgt. Ronald L. Richards Antonio-Lackland. Upon entry into 502nd CONS in January, he was Unit: 502nd Communications Squadron placed in a major acquisitions flight, providing regional support sus- Duty title: Cable systems technician tainability for three bases. With limited experience Johnson awarded Staff Sgt. Alexander Amstutz Time in service: 7 years, 10 months nine major contract actions totaling $1.4 million. His efforts saved the Unit: 802nd Force Support Squadron Hometown: Goodrich, Mich. Navy Technical Training Center and JBSA Technical Training Dormitory Duty title: Airman Leadership School instructor $491,000 on dorm furnishings and draperies acquisitions, which pro- Time in service: 8 years “Staff Sgt. Ron Richards took the lead of a three- vided support for 2,000 trainees and eliminated the need for the triple Hometown: Kingman, Ariz. man team on the installation of four communication lines in a very short bunking of 2,600 Sailors on an annual basis. He also executed a solar notice for the incoming commander of U.S. Army Installation Manage- turbine maintenance agreement for Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical “Staff Sgt. Alexander Amstutz serves as an Airman ment Command. He was quick and professional and single-handily Center, providing mission critical electricity, steam, heat and cooling Leadership School instructor for the 802nd Force Support Squadron. completed the high visibility request in less than four hours enabling water to more than 1,000 patients. He showed accomplishments above On Oct. 9, he immediately and confidently reacted to an emergency 24/7 support and management of 184 Army installations globally. Ad- his peers by expediting the purchases to replace expired explosive or- situation involving an ALS student who had lost consciousness during ditionally, Richards led the installation of six sexual harassment and dinance disposal bomb suits, essential for Air Force deployment task- an open ranks uniform inspection. Amstutz identified the student and assault response program telecommunications lines at buildings 590 ings and contingency operations, supporting a 14-person flight and quickly ran across the parking lot to her aid. He assessed her cogni- and 591. His effort ensured that more than 200 Army resident students an 86,000 mile area of response. While excelling in job performance, tive state and after realizing she was unresponsive, he lifted her up had access to the hotline. Furthermore, due to his professionalism and Johnson found spare time to dedicate to his community and attend into a supported seating position to avoid any further injuries. Amstutz ‘get the job done right the first time’ attitude, Richards was selected off-duty education. He provided transportation and ambassadorship determined the need to move her away from the formation to a more for another high-visibility job. During the move of the commanding to foreign senior enlisted leaders representing 28 countries during the comfortable seated area and with the help of another instructor, es- general of the Medical Education and Training Campus into Joint Base 2014 International Senior Enlisted Seminar, earning a coin from the corted her inside. While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, he stayed San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s generals’ housing area, Richards co- commander of Air Education and Training Command. He provided food with the Airman to keep her from losing consciousness again. Once ordinated and completed the installation of all communications lines service capabilities for Lackland High School, which supported 200 kids the medical professionals were on scene, he gave a report of all the in less than six hours. His efforts directly contributed to the command and families. Lastly, he completed a math course and earned three pertinent information they needed as well as what treatment had been and control of the school house’s 64 training programs and an average credits towards his Community College of the Air Force and Bachelor’s provided thus far. She was taken to Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical daily student load of 8,000 tri-service students. Degree. Johnson has proven himself as an outstanding member of this Center for further treatment. It is because of actions such as this that First Sergeant Council, look no further, he is the most deserving of unit who continuously searches for new ways to serve his unit and Amstutz is truly ‘Diamond Sharp.’” the Diamond Sharp Award.” community. He is ‘Diamond Sharp’ material!”

– Master Sgt. Christopher Booth – Master Sgt. Adrian Bridge – Senior Master Sgt. Michael Brown First Sergeant, 802 FSS First Sergeant, 502nd CS First Sergeant, 502nd CONS November 7, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 15

Senior Airman Cory Payne Staff Sgt. Adrian Wilson Unit: 3rd Combat Camera Squadron Unit: 502nd Communications Squadron NEWS IN BRIEF from Page 3 Duty title: Aerial combat photojournalist Duty title: Cable maintenance technician Time in service: 4 years, 4 months Time in service: 5 years, 10 months constrained environment, we have had to cut back significantly Hometown: Tucson, Ariz. Hometown: San Diego in formerly contracted requirements (trash pick-up, weeding, pruning, general grounds maintenance) across the Joint Base. “Senior Airman Cory Payne demonstrates strong “Staff Sgt. Adrian Wilson serves as a cable main- As a result of installation support budget reductions that leadership and professionalism. His stoic nature and willingness to do tenance technician for the 502nd Communications Squadron. His have occurred under sequestration, the base no longer has what is asked of him showed as he single-handedly led the 3rd Combat dedication and professionalism to the mission exceeds every expecta- funding to perform these types of tasks. Therefore, we’ll have Camera Squadron’s operations cell section for a week where he assisted tion. He was hand-picked as the NCO in charge of Air Education and to “return to the past” when we used a team approach to ac- in the readying and deploying of three Airmen in support of United States Training Command’s largest First Term Airman’s Center. Wilson directly complish this effort, LaBrutta said. Africa Command missions while also assisting three Airmen for an ad- led more than 120 courses, coordinated 40 instructors and ensured “When I was an enlisted airman through staff sergeant, I was required to perform details. During that period, we picked ditional combined exercise to Goose Bay, Canada. Additionally, Payne 250 hours of professional development classes for 160 Airmen. In this up trash, cigarette butts and took care of not only the grounds documented an aerial T-1, T-3 and T-6 formation flight, capturing more position, he serves as editor in chief for Joint Base San Antonio’s Ca- but the facilities we occupied. I learned a lot from that time than 1,500 images. These images are the cornerstone of a program reer Assistance Advisor newsletter, which informs 81,000 members of in my career about pride, service and responsibility,” LaBrutta to foster better community relations with a 60,000-person audience available educational and professional development opportunities. Ad- said. at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Lastly, he received weapons scheduler, ditionally, he displayed outstanding leadership during the 2014 Senior LaBrutta asks JBSA personnel to pitch in by picking up weapons courier, unit deployment manager and Air Expeditionary Force NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar. He coordinated with multiple debris and trash as well as removing weeds and pruning Reporting Tool training, making him only one of three fully qualified agencies and facilitators, to include former Chief Master Sgt. of the bushes and trees around their assigned facilities, dormitories operations cell members. Payne is without a doubt a vital part to the Air Force Eric Benken, to enable 209 master sergeants to broaden their and work spaces. success of the 3rd CTCS.” leadership skills.” In order to execute this massive effort, the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron will designate “self-help” locations at – Tech. Sgt. Rico Sison – Master Sgt. Adrian Bridge JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph Additional Duty First Sgt. 3rd CTCS First Sergeant, 502nd CS to provide clean up and appearance improvement items for organizations to use. Rakes, brooms, trimmers, trash bags, wheel barrels, gloves and safety goggles will be provided at the designated locations on a first-come, first-served basis to Senior Airman Angelique Roberts Staff Sgt. Raymond Santiago sign out. Organizations are asked to augment the items pro- Unit: 35th Intelligence Squadron Unit: 433rd Training Squadron vided to help ensure adequate supplies for JBSA Proud Week. Duty title: Analyst Duty title: Military training instructor Filled trash bags should be deposited in one of the desig- Time in service: 5 years, 7 months Time in service: 11 years nated dumpsters in your area. Additionally, dumpsters will be Hometown: Chino Hills, Calif. Hometown: Farmington, N.M. available for green waste and regular trash. For items too large for organizations to safely transport, civil engineers will have “Senior Airman Angelique Roberts functioned as a “Staff Sgt. Raymond Santiago exemplifies the curbside service available to assist in removing large debris. 35th Intelligence Squadron analyst. Her detailed technical analysis de- ‘whole-person concept.’ His involvement at unit, base and wing level For more information, contact your Civil Engineer Customer livered critical intelligence to the United States national policy enforcers events have proven his unlimited potential and versatility as a NCO. His Support Team Representatives: • JBSA-Lackland: 671-2339 and decision makers. Additionally, Roberts led a three-member team in tenure as a Basic Military Training instructor has been nothing short • JBSA-Fort Sam Houston/JBSA-Camp Bullis: 221-3471 conducting five operations. Furthermore, she led the unit’s booster club of superb. The ultimate professional, Santiago has served as a Basic • JBSA-Randolph: 652-2242/3808 as its vice president and organized a squadron-wide combat dining- Military Training Line Instructor, MTI and most recently a war skills • 502nd CES Operations Flight: 671-3015 in event for more than 260 members. This celebration was designed and military studies instructor. He has well-developed interpersonal to allow Airmen of all ranks to come together and celebrate unit and and communication skills and embodies all the characteristics of an medical benefits for some seperatees authorized individual accomplishments. The efforts of this up-and-coming Airman effective NCO. He has incredible creative energies and a refreshing Air Force senior leaders announced adjustments to benefits show true integrity, service and excellence in the Profession of Arms.” idealism allowing him to generate innovative solutions to Air Force for Airmen separated under the fiscal year 2014 Voluntary Sepa- needs. Santiago joined the Air Force Reserve family last month and ration Pay program Oct. 31. – Master Sgt. Timothy Petch became a member of the 433rd Training Squadron. In his short time as Based on inconsistent issuance and confusion with transi- First Sergeant, 35th IS a ‘Raider,’ he has become a highly productive member. He created train- tional medical benefits for Airmen separating under the VSP ing booklets and organized a schedule to ensure all assigned members program, the Air Force requested clarification from the Office of receive the most current BMT information. He planned and coordinated the Secretary of Defense General Counsel. A review of the law Airman 1st Class Shacrea Clagon all aspects of the first 433rd TRS holiday party. Furthermore, Santiago (10 USC 1175a) determined that the Air Force is authorized to has been instrumental in identifying, correcting and maintaining in- pay the transition assistance management program benefits Unit: 59th Medical Support Squadron to Airmen separated under VSP. Duty title: Medical records technician structor training records. It is my pleasure to highly recommend him for the Diamond Sharp Award.” TAMP provides Airmen with medical transition benefits for Time in service: 11 months 180 days from an Airman’s date of separation. In addition to Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. – Master Sgt. Amy Kanawi the monetary incentive for those who elected the VSP option, permissive TDY, commissary, exchange and morale, welfare and “Airman 1st Class Shacrea Clagon is a true profes- First Sergeant, 340th Flight Training Group recreation privileges are extended with an agreement to serve sional and a great wingman. She is always willing to help another in the Inactive Ready Reserve. Airman in any given situation. Her attention to detail and work ethic Specific instructions on implementation of the benefits will is superb. Clagon has done nothing but impress me since joining this be provided to affected Airmen. unit.”

– Master Sgt. De’lisa Harris Seat Belts Save Lives! First Sergeant, 59th MDSS Buckle Up And Wear Yours! PAGE 16 TALESPINNER November 7, 2014

SEMINARS from Page 11 According to the Gallup website, tions and providing answers to the RIBBON from Page 3 Gallup scientists studied more than Airmen,” Castille said. “Because each Development in addition to the one million work teams, conducted course has its own theme, a person into the theme of Red Ribbon Week. Fred Factor, called Strength-based more than 20,000 in-depth interviews could come to every course and learn “Our goal is to represent the AF and leadership. with leaders and even interviewed something different every time.” other branches of the military in a very “Strength-based leadership training more than 10,000 followers around The monthly seminar is free and positive way through our music, mes- helps to enhance the leader that is of- the world to ask exactly why they fol- open to military members, civilians sages and interaction with the students. ten hidden within you and focuses on lowed the most important leader in and dependents. We encouraged them to make good utilizing your strengths,” Henson said. their lives. “It’s open to everyone,” Castille said. choices while on their journey through “A lot of the time, we focus on our Three key traits were identified “It’s for whoever is looking to enhance school, and that if they remain drug free, weaknesses and studies have shown for being an effective leader: a per- or improve their leadership or follow- there is no limit to what they can ac- that if you start focusing on your son should know their own strengths, ership skills. It gives you solid tools complish. Hopefully, some of those same strengths and build your team around invest in the strengths of others and that work in both your career and in students will one day join our Air Force your strengths – picking people who build a team around those strengths, your personal life. It enhances your team,” said Dreske. have the strengths you lack – then you and a leader needs to understand and communication skills, teaches leader- The band was able to create a true build a better team,” Castille said. meet the basic needs of their subor- ship, enables you to act appropriately concert experience for the Red Ribbon Strength-based leadership was dinates. in certain situations and teaches how Week performances. The Warhawk is written by Tom Rath and Barry Each Total Force Leadership and to deal with people. Also it teaches you technically a horn band but they per- Conchie, a leadership consultant. It Development seminar covers a dif- about yourself.” form a variety of music genres in their was based on a 30-year research ferent aspect of the two curricula The next seminar is in November high-energy shows. To learn more about study performed by Gallup on becom- and centers on a theme; the October at JBSA-Randolph. To register, go to the Warhawk or the Band of the West ing a leader in conjunction with focus- theme was “Leading and Following in the JBSA SharePoint at https://cs3.eis. visit http://www.bandofthewest.af.mil or ing on a person’s strengths instead of Challenging Times.” af.mil/sites/OO-ED-AE-15/default.aspx. on Facebook at http://www.facebook. weaknesses. “It was about asking the tough ques- Seating is limited to 100 people. com/bandofthewest.

One of the best things about ICE is that people can let service providers know when they do a great job, not just for poor service. It takes five minutes or less to submit a comment at http://ice.disa.mil. PAGE 18 TALESPINNER November 7, 2014

Congratulations to the –Flight 634 Ethan Weidner Edward Camacho 326th TRS, Flight 632 following 64 Airmen for Blanca Cota –Flight 630 Nicholas Cameron Jacob Hughes being selected as honor Robin Leathers Scott Edwards Tyler Flynt 331st TRS, Flight 621 graduates among the 649 Nichole Rehders Kevin Emert Michael Griffith Zachary Buzalski Air Force basic military Sadi Sutton Matthew Hanley Jacob Hughes 331st TRS, Flight 621 trainees who graduated Alyssa Twitty Adam King Koami Kunakey 326th Training Squadron today: Erika Wright Michael Miles 323rd TRS, Flight 623 –Flight 631 Colton Pidgeon –Female Flights Austin Carter 320th Training Squadron 323rd Training Squadron Toivo Tamm 331st TRS, Flight 622 Andrew Dyer –Flight 625 –Flight 623 Albert White 322nd TRS, Flight 634 Christopher Mason William Thompson Zachary Zeigler –Flight 622 323rd TRS, Flight 628 Zacharey McGuire –Flight 626 Justin Zimmermann Jaime Briggs –Male Flights Anthony Saran Christopher Gibson –Flight 624 Jessica Coon 331st TRS, Flight 621 Jesse Stepka Francis Lentini Konstantinos Buludis 320th TRS, Flight 625 –Flight 632 Top BMT Airman Johnathan Park Nico Colombo 326th TRS, Flight 632 William Black Lacey Kap Joshua Salas Cameron Crawford Tyler Cross 323rd TRS, Flight 628 Zachary Gibson Top Academic Flights Andrew Dotson 322nd Training Squadron Connor Gugel Most Physically Fit 322nd TRS, Flight 633 Andrew Goettle –Flight 633 Brandon Hupp –Female Airmen 322nd TRS, Flight 634 Matthew Hatcher Robert Brown –Flight 627 Kathryn Pavao 326th TRS, Flight 631 Andrew Marshall Aidan Canady Christopher Zavalza 331st TRS, Flight 622 323rd TRS, Flight 630 Justin Rialon Kyler Dille –Flight 628 Kayla Contreras 320th TRS, Flight 626 Jacob Thoma Daniel Kramer Alana Haney 323rd TRS, Flight 628 326th TRS, Flight 632 Corey Mitchell Lacey Kap 331st Training Squadron Lacey Kap 323rd TRS, Flight 628 Raymond Nuss Michaela McCoy –Flight 621 323rd TRS, Flight 628 331st TRS, Flight 621 Samuel Snider –Flight 629 Collin Appleby –Male Airmen 320th TRS, Flight 625 Christopher Todd Ryan Valdez Zachary Buzalski Brett Kubiak 323rd TRS, Flight 629

PAGE 22 community TALESPINNER November 7, 2014 Local Briefs Antonio-Lackland. No reservation is tify and fluently speak their teen’s WEDNESDAY Neanderthal, Warrior Trail Run needed, but space is limited. Infor- primary love language in this three- anger management course Nov. 15. The six miles terrain race is FRIDAY mation will be presented on identity part course kicking off Monday. Each Learn to identify strategies to open to all Department of Defense parenting order legal clinic theft, consumer trends facing service class of a three-part series takes more effectively handle anger and cardholders. There are two catego- The Texas Attorney General’s members and resources available place from 9-11 a.m. at the Joint stress in personal and professional ries, team and individual. Teams Office and the 502nd Installation on base and off. For details, call Base San Antonio-Lackland Health life. This is a four-part series. The can be no more than five and must Support Group Judge Advocate office 671-5789. and Wellness Center. The next two first class takes place Wednesday. include one female competitor. will host a clinic on parental obliga- classes will be Nov. 17 and Nov. 24. Each class will run from 1:30-3:30 Competitors should arrive no later tions from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday SATURDAY p.m. at the Joint Base San Antonio- than 7:30 a.m. and the race begins in the basement of building 2484 gobbler gallup 5k race 212 degrees, the extra degree Lackland Health and Wellness at 8 a.m. This is a free event. Call on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Lackland First Sergeants Participants in this two-part Center. The other classes take place 295-7943 for more information. Military parents seeking to establish Association hosts the Gobbler Gallop course will learn the value of giving Nov. 14, 19 and 21. an initial court order, and wanting to 5K run Saturday, starting at the extra effort to the important areas NOV. 20 learn about paternity testing, visita- Pfingston Reception Center at Joint of their work and lives. The class is THURSDAY $5 bag sale tion schedules, parental rights and Base San Antonio-Lackland. The intended to motivate individuals to abcs of diabetes The Lackland Thrift Shop holds child support, or seeking to modify event is open to all DOD card hold- set and accomplish goals. The first November is Diabetes Awareness a $5 bag sale Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. or enforce an existing court order ers. Registration is $15 and can be session is from noon to 2 p.m. Month and Wilford Hall Ambulatory to 2 p.m. Regular hours are 10 a.m. should attend the clinic. Information done ahead of time or on race day Monday at the Joint Base San Surgical Center hosts interactive to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday on services offered by the AGO and starting at 7 a.m. The run begins Antonio-Lackland Health and Well- learning experiences Thursdays all in the One Stop, building 5460. Call JAG will be available. No reservation at 8 a.m. For more information, call ness Center. The second part takes month. “ABCs of diabetes” takes 671-3608. is needed, but space is limited. For 671-3026. place at the same time and location place 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 13 in more information, call 671-5789. Nov. 17. the WHASC clinic lobby. Breakout NOV. 22 $5 bag sale sessions provided by the medical pre-thanksgiving dinner consumer law clinic The Lackland Thrift Shop holds a balancing baby and marriage management team will take place for wounded warriors, families In conjunction with the Consumer $5 bag sale Saturday from 10 a.m. New parents can learn how to in the General Surgery Clinic in The African American Cultural As- Protection Division of the Office of to 2 p.m. Regular hours are 10 a.m. identify and plan for the relationship BL13; pre-diabetes, 9-9:45 a.m.; sociation at Joint Base San Antonio- Attorney General of Texas and the to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday challenges that come before and af- blood pressure, 10-10:45 a.m.; and Lackland, along with other organiza- 802nd Force Support Squadron, the in the One Stop, building 5460. Call ter a new baby’s arrival. This three- cholesterol, 11-11:45 a.m. tions and businesses, will prepare a 502nd Installation Support Group 671-3608. part course will take place from pre-Thanksgiving dinner for wounded Judge Advocate office will host a 2:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, and at the NOV. 15 warriors and their families Nov. 22 consumer law clinic from 9-10:15 MONDAY same time Nov. 17 and Nov. 24 at camp bullis neanderthal run at the Warrior Family Support Center a.m. Friday in the basement of 5 love languages for teens the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland The JBSA-Camp Bullis Training on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Dinner building 2484 on Joint Base San Parents can discover how to iden- Health and Wellness Center. Support Company will host the 2014 served at 2:20 p.m. Call 872-5748.

JBSA-LACKLAND chapel services KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES —PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICES —WICCA Daily Mass Mon., Tues. & Thur. 11:30 a.m. Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Freedom Chapel – Building 1528 New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 Note: Reconciliation(s) may be scheduled by appointment Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Contemporary Service Sun. 9:30 a.m. Sun. 9:00 – 11:00 (Auditorium) —ISLAMIC Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Religious Education Sun. 11:00 a.m. Freedom Chapel – Building 1528 Global Ministry Center – Building 7452 American Red Cross 844-4225 Gospel Service Sun. 12:30 p.m. Wicca Open Circle 1st Tues. 6 – 7 p.m. Jumu'ah Prayer Fri. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Base Post Office 671-1058 Spanish Service Sun. 3:00 p.m. —BUDDIST Bowling Center 671-2271 LITURGICAL SERVICE —REFUGE STUDENT CENTER New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 DEERS 800-538-9552 Airman Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 Building 9122 (Tech Training & TDY Students) Sun. 10 a.m. (Rm. 175) Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Sun. 8:00 a.m Wednesday 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday 6 – 8 p.m. —ECKANKAR Family Child Care 671-3376 CHURCH OF CHRIST Friday 6 – 11 p.m. Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 Legal Office 671-3362 New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 Saturday 12 – 9 p.m. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays 12:30 p.m. Library 671-3610 Sun. 7:30 a.m. (Rm. 175) Sunday 11 – 5 p.m. —BAHA'I Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST —JEWISH Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sun. 11:00 a.m. Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Sat. 12:30 p.m. Sabbath & Kiddush Fri. 4:30 p.m. TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 —THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Religious Education Sun. 1:30 p.m. Thrift Shop 671-3608 New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 LATTER-DAY SAINTS —ROMAN CATHOLIC Sun. 7:30 a.m. (Rm. 112) Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 Freedom Chapel – Building 1528 Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.org Religious Education Tues. 6:30 p.m. —ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Religious Education Sun. 9:00 a.m. Force Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.com LDS Institute Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 Mass Sun. 11:00 a.m. Lackland ISD http://www.lacklandisd.net LDS Service Sun. 1:00 p.m. Sun. 9:30 a.m. Reconciliation Sun. 10 a.m. & 4:15 p.m. Officers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.org JBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.af.mil For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 My Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com November 7, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 23

WHAT'S Military & Family Support Events ALL CLASSES, SEMINARS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE MILITARY Monthly FAMILY READINESS CENTER, BUILDING 1249, UNLESS NOTED BELOW. HAPPENING CALL MFRC AT 671-3722 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Meetings enlisted spouses’ club MONDAY XX Federal resume process; a review of Lackland, Building 3850 mander support element to schedule. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ XX Resume writing techniques; learn civilian hiring practices for federal jobs, Held at the Gateway Club. NOV. 21 Club meets every third Tuesday of effective resume formats and writing noon to 2 p.m., Arnold Hall Community XX Pre-deployment briefings; manda- the month at the Balfour Beatty XX Single parent support group; brown- techniques, noon to 2 p.m., Arnold Hall Center. tory for all Airmen scheduled to deploy, Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. bag forum for single parents to connect Community Center. go TDY longer than 30 days, or on a For more information, visit with each other and base resources, THURSDAY remote assignment, are held Tuesdays http://www.lacklandesc.org. TUESDAY XX Salary negotiation; skills training pre-registration required, 11:30 a.m. to 8-10 a.m. (sign up starting at 1 p.m., JBSA-Lackland Freedom Chapel, XX Military & Family Readiness is course on how to negotiate pay in the 7:30 a.m.), building 5160. officers’ spouses’ club closed for Veterans Day. civilian world, guest instructor is Fellowship Hall. Call 671-3722 for XX Post-deployment (reunion/reinte- The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Stephen Wright. 9-11 a.m. additonal information. gration) briefings; mandatory for all Club meets monthly. For dates and WEDNESDAY Airmen returning from deployment, are times, or more information, visit NOV. 26 held Mondays 2:30-3:30 p.m., building http://www.lacklandosc.org. XX Key spouse initial training work- NOV. 14 XX Interview with confidence, learn shop; for spouses who volunteered and XX Troops to Teachers; eligibility 5160. Spouses are highly encouraged how to make the right impression, military council of catholic women were appointed by a unit commander requirements, jobs availability, funding to attend. noon to 2 p.m., Arnold Hall Community The Military Council of Catholic as a key spouse, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and certification information for XX Retirement and pre-separation Center. Women meets the first Friday of Key Spouse is the official program that troops to teachers program, taught counseling; mandatory for all members the month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom supports Airmen and their families as a by the Texas State Coordinator. NOTE: Military and Family Readiness retiring or separating, highly encour- Chapel. For additional information, quality of life initiative and Class size is limited, registration Centers will be closed Nov. 27 and Nov. aged to attend before Transition GPS, call 671-4208. provides peer-to-peer Wingman support. required, 1-3 p.m. 28 for Thanksgiving and the Air Educa- pre-registration required, call 671-3722 tion and Training Command Family Day. to get information on next available XX Officer first duty station financial NOV. 20 date. On the web training; mandatory for officers grades XX Exeptional Family Member Program ONGOING IN NOVEMBER XX Transition GPS; Five-day mandatory http://www. O1-O3, 9-11 a.m. Course explores Parent Support Group; come to share XX Newcomer’s orientation; mandatory workshop to separating members, to all aspects of finance from pay and experiences and knowledge with other for all new personnel, coordinate with get more information on next available lacklandfss.com entitlements to insurance and credit. parents, noon to 1:30 p.m., JBSA- your unit personnel coordinator or com- date, call 671-3722.

The 2014 Combined Federal Campaign continues through Dec. 15. COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN POINTS OF CONTACT The following is a list of points of contact for Joint Base San Antonio: 502nd Air Base Wing: 502nd Communication Master Sgt. Thomas Shockley Squadron: Alternates: Staff Sgt. Rodney Hill Master Sgt. Kerry Thompson, 502nd Operations Support Tech. Sgts. Mark Barnette and Squadron: Angelica Guerrero, Staff Sgts. Staff Sgt. Kerry Prado Christopher Sutherland, Gary Lund and 502nd Security Forces and Henry Roberson. Logistic Support Group: 502nd Force Support Group: Master Sgt. Peter Esparza 902nd Security Forces Maj. Steven Parker Squadron:

802nd Force Support Master Sgt. Orlando Bowman Squadron: 502nd Logistics Readiness Capt. Linda Aria Squadron: 502nd Force Support Tech. Sgt. Joan Dixon-Scott Squadron: Chris Neubeck 502nd Installation Support To access the 2014 Group: San Antonio Area Michael Guzman Combined Federal 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron: Campaign charitable Joseph McCullough agency brochure on- line, visit http://www. cfcsanantonio.org. PAGE 24 sports TALESPINNER November 7, 2014 Upcoming JBSA-Lackland, scene for Academy get r.i.p.p.e.d for free The Warhawk Fit- ness Center hosts a free Resistance.Intervals.Power. graduate’s basketball comeback Plyometerics.Endurance. Diet demo class from 6:30- By Jose T. Garza III Because of the injury, I was able to do that 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs because I had those experiences.” class helps you lose Although the severity of his injury could pounds and inches, A glance at 2nd Lt. Michael Lyons’ U.S. have raised doubts about whether he could increase your metabolism, Air Force Academy basketball highlights on play basketball at the same level, former sculpt lean muscle, im- YouTube shows him fearlessly driving base- peers, and even pro basketball officials, be- prove cardio and feel more line to the basket like Miami Heat superstar lieved he still had the hops to contribute at energy and strength. Dwayne Wade – his favorite player to emulate any level. his game after – or dropping 3-pointers like Lyons was recruited to play on the United lackland bodybuilding classic Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant – States Armed Forces Men’s Basketball Team Tickets are still on sale his favorite player to watch. and compete in the SHAPE International for the 34th annual Lack- Lyons’ brassy play during his tenure at the Basketball Tournament in November 2013 land Bodybuilding Classic. Academy earned him Mountain West Confer- in Mons, Belgium, where the team earned The event takes place ence first, second and third team honors and a bronze medal. In September, San Antonio Saturday at the Bob Hope fourth place on the school’s all-time scoring Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich invited Performing Arts Theatre. list with 1,527 points, and got him the atten- the 6-foot-5-inch guard to the Spurs practice Pre-judging begins at tion of pro basketball scouts. facility to work out with the team for a 9 a.m. and the finals start The Newport News, Va., native’s pro bas- few days. at 6:30 p.m. Pre-judging ketball aspirations were shelved when he Lyons said he scrimmaged against Tim tickets are $15 and finals tore his meniscus during the Academy’s Duncan, Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, tickets are $25. Call first-round matchup against the University calling it a “surreal experience.” 671-0854/2632 for more of Nevada, Las Vegas in the Mountain West Photo by Airman Justine Rho “It’s shocking at first because I realize I’m information. Conference Tournament March 13, 2013. Air Force Academy graduate 2nd Lt. Michael guarding Danny Green; then Tim Duncan During his eight-month recovery from knee Lyons, Air Force Satellite Control Network project sets a screen on me is surreal,” Lyons said. alamo bowl discount tickets surgery, Lyons graduated from the Air Force containment officer at Peterson Air Force Base, “It’s something that once you get going and The Alamo Bowl takes Academy and coached his brother, Trevor, as Colo., aims to make his basketball career come- you’re in the moment of playing basketball, place at 5:45 p.m. Jan. 2 an assistant on the Air Force Academy Pre- back by making the final roster for the All-Air you don’t realize you’re playing against the at the Alamodome. Get dis- paratory School men’s basketball team, while Force Men’s Basketball Team. Lyons played bas- NBA champion Spurs. Playing against Spurs counted tickets for $28.50 training for a return to basketball. ketball for the Academy and in his senior season players and seeing how hard they worked (normally $51 and up). The second lieutenant’s comeback efforts he tore his meniscus, ending his playing time. was motivation for me to get there one day.” Don’t wait until participat- brought him to Joint Base San Antonio- While Lyons dribbled one step closer to ing teams are announced Lackland for the All-Air Force Men’s Basket- helped him recover from the depression. reaching pro basketball status, the 24-year- as they may be sold out ball Team Training Camp. “I wanted to try different things, but be- old realizes that his active duty military ser- by then. A limited number If Lyons makes the final roster, he will cause of the injury I didn’t have a chance to vice is his No. 1 priority, noting that he has of tickets are available at play in the Armed Forces Men’s Basketball do things that I wanted to do after gradua- three more years on his Air Force commit- the Information, Tick- Championships Nov. 6-14 at Marine Corps tion,” said Lyons, whose sister, Tish, was a ment. ets & Travel office. Call Camp Lejeune, N.C. The All-Air Force Men’s basketball player at Old Dominion University. “My goal is to be the best officer because 671-3059 for additional Basketball Team will compete against Army, “I had a good trainer at the Academy and he that’s what I am at this time,” Lyons said. information. Marine Corps and Navy teams and attempt to helped me with my strength and mobility as “But if the opportunity presents itself for me capture its eighth consecutive Armed Forces well as get back into shape.” to play pro basketball, whether it be in the youth sports coaches needed men’s basketball title. Lyons, who was also a military training NBA or overseas, then I am willing to take The JBSA-Lackland “Basketball has been a part of my life since officer as well as a coach at the Academy that opportunity because those don’t come Youth Center needs I was little, so as long as I can keep going I am Prep School, said the rehab process made around too often.” volunteer coaches for going, to keep on playing,” said Lyons, an Air him stronger physically and mentally. When Lyons isn’t creating plays for him- the 2014-2015 seasons. Force Satellite Control Network government “It made me stronger physically, because self, he likes to create screenplays as a hobby. Coaches receive certifica- project officer at Peterson Air Force Base, I had to go back to the basics and rehab all “I can write anything,” the 207-pound bas- tion through Kids Sports Colo. “I’m a great fit for this team because I’m the little things to make sure I’m good for ketball player said. “Anything that comes to Network and San Antonio a great teammate, I cheer my teammates on the future,” said the shooting guard. “Luckily mind, I will write it down. I could write about Spurs Drug Free Basket- and I can still play and help out my team in I had the Air Force there for me. Once they random things that happened in the day. If ball League. Practices are any way whether it be scoring, helping them see one of their brothers go down, they make you can create a story, any scenario could held during the week and run plays or relay messages the coach has.” sure you’re okay and make sure where you work.” games are played Wednes- Lyons said the knee injury resulted in the want to be. Being a military training officer If his basketball career could be converted days and Saturdays. Call lowest point of his career, but support from at the Prep School, I had 80 people under into a screenplay, consider his basketball ca- 671-2388 for details. his family, especially his mom who comfort- me trying to get to where I just came from, reer pre-knee surgery Act I, and his come- ed her son following surgery, and his faith so I had to be a great role model for them. back Act II. November 7, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 25 Celebrate America’s Military 2014 Events The schedule for Celebrate America’s Military in San Antonio continues through Nov. 22. Since 1970, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has organized an annual tribute to our nation’s military. During CAM, the San Antonio community expresses appreciation to the men and women who serve and have served. It is one of the oldest and largest community-wide celebrations of the military throughout the U.S. and why San Antonio is known as “Military City USA.” Friday, 4-7 p.m. Children 10 and under are free. Parking is free Wing and Joint Base San Antonio. for Sections 120-121. This event is open to the Red, White and Brew, sponsored by the Alamo for military with ID. public. For tickets, call the UTSA Athletics Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Ticket Office at 458-UTSA (8872). Air Force Band of the West Veterans Day takes place at the TownePlace Suites at 241 NE Saturday, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans, concert, Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston Loop 410, off Halm Boulevard. Event is free Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. AT&T Center, One AT&T Parkway. The St. Your United States Air Force Band of the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Salute to Veterans for service members. Call 687-4466 or visit Spurs will host a Veterans Day celebration West will feature its Concert Band in a grand ceremony and celebration, MacArthur Parade http://www.alamoausa.org/events. game for active duty and retired military performance on Veteran’s Day, November 11, Field. Events include French Legion of Honor Friday, 7 p.m. service members. In partnership with the San 2014 at the Majestic Theater at 7:00 p.m. This presentations to U.S. World War II veterans, a University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals Antonio Chamber, the game will feature fitting concert will feature the music of John Philip U.S. naturalization ceremony and a celebration vs. U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons men’s recognitions of military members as well as Sousa, John Williams, Leroy Anderson, Gustav with food, drinks and musical entertainment. soccer, Benson Stadium, 4301 Broadway. UIW discounted tickets for those who have worn Holst, Carmen Dragon, William Owens and Free and open to the public. Dress is casual hosts Air Force Academy. Free admission for or are wearing the uniform. Visit http://www. Maj. Glenn Miller with special guests, the for civilians and the required duty uniform military with ID and their families. attcenter.com. Game-day ticket required. Call Texas Children’s Choir. This concert is free and for military personnel. Access JBSA-Fort Sam 444-5618 for more information. open to the public. Ticket holders will be let Houston through Harry Wurzbach Road Saturday, 2 p.m. into the Majestic Theatre at 6 p.m. Non-ticket gate. Visit http://www.arnorth.army.mil for University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. Tuesday, 11 a.m. holders will be able to enter at 6:45 p.m. For information. McNeese State University women’s volleyball, Moment of silence and National Roll Call, information, call 925-8763 or visit http://www. McDermott Convocation Center, 4301 sponsored by the University of Texas at San bandofthewest.af.mil. Nov. 15, noon to 8 p.m. Broadway. Military and their families receive Antonio, Bill Miller Plaza, 501 Cesar E. GrillsGiving, Grilling With a Mission, free admission with their military ID. Parking Chavez Blvd. The UTSA Downtown Campus Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mission County Park, VFW Boulevard and is free with military ID. will honor service members with a wreath “Hiring Red, White and You,” Freeman Expo Padre Drive, between South Presa Street laying ceremony, moment of silence and Hall, 3201 E. Houston St. Join the Texas and Roosevelt Avenue. Join us for CPS Saturday, 8:30-10:30 a.m. National Roll. This event is free and open to Workforce Commission, Workforce Solutions Energy’s inaugural GrillsGiving at Mission Military City USA “Thank You” Run, Brooks the public. Alamo and others for the 3rd Annual Hiring County Park. Participants and guests will City Base, 2510 Kennedy Circle. There is a $30 Red White and You Job Fair. This event enjoy a festival‐like atmosphere, including registration fee for the 5K family fun run for Tuesday, 11 a.m. is designed to connect employers seeking a competitive barbeque cook off, local food adults, children, teams and corporate groups. The University of Texas at San Antonio U.S. qualified candidates with Texas Veterans and truck favorites, live music, artisans and Wounded warriors run free. Call 354-5164 or Army ROTC and U.S. Air Force ROTC Pass their family members seeking employment. activities for the kids. Kids under 12 are visit https://runsignup.com/sathankyourun. in Review, UTSA Main Campus, Sombrilla Call 581-1087 or visit http://www.twc.state. free! Tickets can be purchased online at Plaza, One UTSA Circle. The Pass in Review is tx.us/svcs/vetsvcs/hiring-red-white-you.html http://www.eventbrite.com/e/grillsgiving-at- Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon a long-standing military tradition that began mission-county-park-grillin-with-a-mission- U.S. Military Veterans Parade and wreath as a way for a newly assigned commander to Thursday, 7-9 p.m. tickets-13271867513. laying, 300 Alamo Plaza. Line the downtown inspect his troops. The event is free and open ‘U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus, streets and wave your American flag, showing to the public. Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, 1 Nov. 22, 8 p.m. your pride as you honor those veterans, past San Antonio Symphony Veterans Day Concert Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Trinity Place. The musical ambassadors of and present, who served or serve to defend our the Army from Washington D.C., perform “Salute to Service,” Laurie Auditorium, Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Commemorative freedom and our nation. Visit http://usmvpa. patriotic music. To get free tickets, visit http:// Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place. The San Ceremony, San Antonio National Cemetery, com. Free and open to the public. www.armyfieldband.com/tickets. For more Antonio Symphony will again partner with 517 Paso Hondo. Comprised of former slaves, Saturday, 3:30-9 p.m. information, visit http://usarmy.arnorth.mbx. the Air Force Band of the West for their freed men and Black Civil War veterans, annual patriotic “Salute to Service” show in UIW Cardinals football vs. Sam Houston [email protected]. the historic Buffalo Soldiers persevered San Antonio. This event has grown in years State, Benson Stadium, 4301 Broadway. The through the most difficult conditions Thursday, 7 p.m. past, and space is limited. This concert is Cardinals play the nationally-ranked Sam imaginable to become some of the most elite UTSA Military Appreciation Football Game, free and open to the public. Call 554-1004 or Houston State Bearkats. Kickoff is scheduled and most decorated units in the U.S. Army. Alamodome, 100 Montana St. UTSA vs. visit http://www.sasymphony.org/ for more for 6 p.m. UIW Athletics and Extended The annual Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Southern Mississippi. All veterans and active information. Academic Programs will host a pre-game Commemorative Ceremony at the San military will be honored during the UTSA vs. tailgate starting at 3:30 p.m. for all members of Antonio National Cemetery honors these past Southern Mississippi football game. Come out the military and their family. Free admission heroes with a keynote speaker, the reading of early and tailgate! Help us show our soldiers for all members of the military with ID a memorial list, military honors and taps, and the appreciation by giving the gift of fun to and discounted ticket price of $7 for family a benediction. Guest speaker is Brig. Gen. Bob them and their loved ones. Gift your donated members and guests of military with ID. 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