Carter Says Farewell to Joint Base San Antonio Team

FORT SAM HOUSTON JBSA/ 502ND ABW CHANGE OF

MAY 24, 2013 COMMAND VOL. 55, NO. 20 Wednesday 9 a.m. A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON MacArthur Parade Field AMERICA’S ARMED FORCES RIVER PARADE Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, AETC Command Chief, and their spouses, wave to spectators along the San Antonio River Walk during the America’s Armed Forces River Parade Saturday. Owens was the grand marshal of the parade. Military leaders from across Joint Base San Antonio took part in the second annual parade sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association. Twenty-five professionally decorated GATE, FITNESS CENTER HOURS CHANGE PAGE 3 floats travelled down the River Walk, themed according to their partici- pants, which included all branches of the armed forces, veterans of recent conflicts and military support groups. The floats featured live entertainment from military and civilian ensembles, including the San Antonio Fire Department band pictured.

Photo by Robbin Creswell Carter says farewell to BEST WARRIOR PAGE 6 Joint Base San Antonio team By Lori Newman ment to finish the Base Realign- challenge,” Carter explained. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs ment and Closure implementation Another challenge was combin- by September 2011 rather than a ing three geographically separated Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter reflection of the full readiness of locations into one single entity. took command of Joint Base San the joint base to begin operation.” “That required different think- Antonio and the 502nd Air Base The general faced many chal- ing, different processes, that Wing in July 2011, only eight lenges trying to establish the criti- weren’t yet fully developed,” she months after the newly-formed cal path ahead for JBSA. said. joint base hit full operating New positions which were add- “I think there’s a lack of un- capability. ed or were transferred from the derstanding about joint basing “In the joint basing evolution, Army were still vacant. A hiring throughout the greater Depart- the Department of Defense set up slowdown became a hiring freeze. ment of Defense and because two phases for standing up the “I had the responsibility to per- of that lack of understanding, 12 joint bases,” Carter explained. form certain actions, but I didn’t there’s confusion about if there is “Those were dates on a calendar necessarily have the people to ac- MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PAGES 12-13 to coincide with the legal require- complish them, so that was a big See CARTER, P19 PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER MAY 24, 2013

FORT SAM HOUSTON that we Americans never Memorial Day: a day of remembrance forget our country’s his- A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON tory. Freedom isn’t free By retired Chief Master Sgt. dening as “Taps” or as and history can reveal the Editorial Staff Alexander M. Reyna Jr. uplifting as a John Philip path for the future. JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance Sousa march. My dad, a World War Commander and Reconnaissance Agency We Americans should II veteran, often passed Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter be thankful to our vet- on stories of his experi- JBSA/502nd ABW As Memorial Day erans and never forget ences during D-Day and Public Affairs Director weekend is approach- our heroes who knew the the Battle of The Bulge, Todd G. White ing, a television station risks, yet they still an- as well as serving under JBSA-FSH Public Affairs Officer reporter asked people in swered our country’s call General George Patton. Karla L. Gonzalez a shopping mall, “What to serve in our military He said he volunteered to Editor is Memorial Day and why services. fight because he loved our Steve Elliott do we observe it? Do you Everyone should ob- country. know what the cities of serve Memorial Day and I’ll never forget my Associate Editor Leslie A. Shively Normandy, Inchon or Al honor those who wear the dad for his service as a Khafji have to do with military uniform today. 17-year-old Soldier during Writer/Editor Memorial Day? Have you Photo by William Costlow Our military personnel WWII. Today, my son, Lori Newman ever heard of Crispus At- A joint service honor guard prepares to present the colors during the set the example for chil- a U.S. Marine, proudly Layout Artist tucks, Deborah Simpson, 2012 Memorial Day ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston National dren and fellow Ameri- serves for the same rea- Joe Funtanilla Alvin York, Forrest Vosler, Cemetery. cans by participating in sons. Roy Benavidez or Dakota Memorial Day activities. Memorial Day is a day News Leader office: Meyer?” for granted each day. This those heroes who sacri- Participation can include set aside for everyone 2080 Wilson Way Not one person could day is to honor them. ficed for us. anything from visiting throughout our nation to Building 247, Suite 211 answer these ques- Memorial Day isn’t Our departed military local veterans at veterans’ remember what our de- Fort Sam Houston tions. Many of our young just a day off work to go heroes paid the ultimate hospitals, or visiting cem- parted heroes have done Texas 78234-5004 Americans seem to have shopping or have a picnic price for all Americans, eteries to display Ameri- for our country and pay 210-221-2030 them the ultimate respect DSN 471-2030 forgotten our past and with the family. present and future, to live can flags on gravesites, just live for the present. It’s a day to take the in freedom in our great demonstrating our thanks they deserve. News Leader Advertisements: Remembering our time to thank all military nation. to our departed heroes. Hopefully, when we Prime Time military heroes, past veterans, especially those This Memorial Day, At a minimum, we Americans are asked Military Newspapers and present, who gave who served our country please take the time to should at least pause for why Memorial Day is 2203 Hackberry their lives so that oth- when it needed them listen for the sounds of a moment of silence this celebrated, our chest San Antonio, TX 78210 ers may have freedom, most. It’s a day to tell our service and answer the Memorial Day to pay will swell with pride as 210-534-8848 is a responsibility for all children about the battles call to recognize all those the utmost respect and we remember what our Americans. These heroes in our proud American who have served in our remember our departed heroes did for us and we News Leader email: paid the ultimate sacrifice history and more impor- military services. These heroes. pay them the respect they usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx. for the freedom we take tantly it is a day to thank sounds can be as sad- It’s very important so deserve. [email protected]

This Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the News Leader are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees by, the U.S. government or Department of Defense. It is published weekly by the 502nd By Nick Simeone and be necessary. days. Congress allowed ing our formations, our Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs Office, 2080 Karen Parrish During a town hall the department to shift readiness and training,” Wilson Way, Building 247, Suite 211, Fort Sam American Forces Press Service meeting May 14 at the or reprogram some funds he said. Houston, Texas 78234-5004; 210-221-2030, DSN 471-2030. Printed circulation is 10,000. Mark Center in Alex- in March that cut that In a memo to senior Everything advertised in this publication shall After weeks of review, andria, Va., Hagel told number to 14. department leaders, be made available for purchase, use or patron- age without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Defense Secretary Chuck Defense Department Now, he said, as Hagel said he had “very national origin, age, marital status, physical Hagel has concluded employees that most will maintenance, training, reluctantly” concluded handicap, political affiliation, or any other non- merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If budget cuts will require be required to take 11 flying hours and ship that major budgetary a violation or rejection of this equal opportu- nity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the most of the department’s furlough days beginning deployments are increas- shortfalls triggered by a printer shall refuse to print advertising from civilian employees to be July 8, one per week, ingly affected, he had no $37 billion cut in defense that source until the violation is corrected. The editorial content of this publication is the furloughed beginning through the end of the choice but to authorize spending for fiscal year responsibility of the Director of Public Affairs. in July, but because of fiscal year, Sept. 30. the furloughs. 2013 forced a deci- Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo The News Leader is published by Prime Time, Inc., Military Newspapers, 2203 Hackberry, other efforts to deal with Hagel noted that when “We kept going back. sion he said he deeply Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel San Antonio, Texas 78210, (210) 534-8848, a the shortfall, only half he took the oath of office And finally, we got to a regrets, and one that speaks to Department of Defense private firm in no way connected with the U.S. government, under exclusive written contract of the 22 days originally less than three months point where I could not he acknowledged will employees at the Mark Center in with the 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA-Fort envisioned as tempo- ago, post-sequester plans responsibly go any deeper Alexandria, Va., about civilian Sam Houston Public Affairs Office. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial adver- r a r y l a y o f f s w i l l n o w called for 22 furlough into cutting or jeopardiz- See HAGEL, P9 furloughs. tising. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Joint Base San Antonio Joint Base San Antonio Air Force. Stories and photos for publica- http://www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio http://www.twitter.com/JBSA_Official http://www.jbsa.af.mil tion consideration may be e-mailed to usaf. [email protected] Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston http://www.samhouston.army.mil/pao by close of business Friday. http://www.facebook.com/JBSAFortSamHouston http://www.twitter.com/JBSAFSH MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 3 News Briefs Pools implement swimming fees Sequestration places limits on gate access at Beginning Saturday, all swim- ming pools throughout Joint Base San Antonio will implement swimming fees, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston except for lap swimming and training. Fees are: $2 for all-day child pass By Matthew Barido operating hours at West Gate will be closed be reduced. Houston. This move (10 years and under), $3 all-day daily Deputy Director, entry control points until further notice. • Security patrols is the next step in the entry per adult, $35 all-season military 502nd Security Forces Squadron (gates), as well as some • New Braunfels Gate may be reduced as implementation of Pub- student pass, $45 all-season individual gate closures and the (outbound only) will op- available manpower lic Law and Department season pass, $85 all-season fam- The Department of possibility of reduced erate Monday through dictates. of Defense directives ily pass (for three persons, $10 each Defense and the armed security patrols in low- Friday from 3:30 to We realize these requiring us to properly additional family member) and $65 services recently issued er risk areas on JBSA- 5:30 p.m. phases represent a vet and credential con- for eight swimming lessons. For pool guidance and directives Fort Sam Houston. dramatic change for tractors, vendors and parties of less than 50, cost is $75 per for operating under We will implement Phase 2 (Goes into o u r c u s t o m e r s a n d visitors accessing JBSA- hour, which includes two lifeguards. For sequestration. these reductions and effect June 16): are sensitive to the Fort Sam Houston. 50 or more people, an addition $25 an These directives closures in three phas- • Holbrook Gate will impacts. As this phase is hour is charged, which includes an ad- restrict our ability to es (as outlined below) be closed until further Therefore, as each implemented, people ditional lifeguard. For more information, sustain installation sup- over the next 45 days: notice. phase is implemented, without authorized ac- call the Aquatic Center at 221-4887 or port services at current • Nursery Gate will we will continually as- cess credentials will be the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center at levels of performance Phase 1 (Goes into operate daily from 6 sess the impact to base required to stop at a 221-1234. due to overtime limita- effect June 2): a.m. to 10 p.m. traffic and the sur- visitor center prior to tions, potential civilian • Wilson Gate will op- • Winans Gate will rounding San Antonio entering JBSA-Fort Sam Community center office closures furloughs and reduced erate Monday through operate daily from 6 community. Houston. The Lincoln Military Housing Watkins levels of funding. Friday from 6 a.m. to a.m. to 10 p.m. Should we deter- Personnel with Terrace and Harris Heights Community We don’t anticipate 10 p.m. and will be • Jadwin Gate post- mine the impact of our military, dependent Center offices will be closed Friday the fiscal situation im- closed on weekends and ing will be reduced and implementation to be and government civil- through Tuesday during the Memorial proving anytime in the holidays. privately owned vehicles adverse, we may be ian identification cards Day holiday. Both offices resume normal near future. • The San Antonio will no longer be al- able to adjust our plan can sponsor visitors to business operations Wednesday. Resi- Unfortunately, these Military Medical Center lowed to access at this within the fiscal limits JBSA-Fort Sam Houston dents in need of assistance can visit fiscal limitations have Beach Gate will operate location. dictated to us. or any location within the main office at 407 Dickman Road direct impact on the Monday through Friday Finally, in conjunction JBSA. or call 270-7638 or 7656. For all work Joint Base San Antonio- from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phase 3 (Goes into with Phase 3, we will For more information orders, call “Lincoln at Your Service” at Fort Sam Houston com- and will be closed on effect June 30): begin implementation regarding visitor rules 225-5564 or CALL-LMH. For all other munity and will come weekends and holidays. • Personnel posted at of visitor center opera- and procedures, call emergencies, dial 911. in the form of reduced • Harry Wurzbach all remaining gates will tions at JBSA-Fort Sam 221-0213 or 221-2570.

AMEDDC&S Health Fair Students from the Army Medical De- partment Center and School’s Principles Joint Base San Antonio fitness centers revise hours of Military Preventive Medicine Course Due to mandatory budget cuts centers throughout Joint Base San are sponsoring a health fair in the associated with sequestration, the Antonio will adjust their hours begin- JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON Willis Hall food court in Building 2841 operating hours at certain fitness ning Saturday. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Learn Jimmy Brought Fitness Center about getting enough sleep, engaging JBSA-LACKLAND Chaparral Fitness Center Building 320 in enough physical activity and eating Building 7346 Monday to Friday: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. nutritionally balanced meals. Other top- Gateway Fitness Center Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ics will include information on West Nile Building 10330 Saturday/Sunday: Closed Sunday: Closed Virus, food-borne illnesses, pertussis, Monday to Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Holidays/family days: Closed Holidays/family days: Closed fad diets and other health initiatives. Saturday/Sunday: Closed There will also be representatives from Holidays/family days: Closed Kelly Fitness Center Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Pool post and community agencies to help Building 210, Port San Antonio Building 320 people maximize their health. A Zumba Warhawk Fitness Center Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday: 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. class will also be held. Building 2418 Saturday/Sunday: Closed Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Holidays/family days: Closed Sunday: Closed 232nd Medical Battalion Saturday/Sunday: Closed Holidays/family days: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Change of Responsibility Holidays/family days: Closed JBSA-RANDOLPH The 232nd Medical Battalion hosts Fitness Center at the Medical a change of responsibility ceremony Medina Fitness Center Rambler Fitness Center Education and Training Campus at 8 a.m. June 7 at the post flagpole. Building 199, JBSA-Lackland Training Annex Building 999 Building 1369 Command Sgt. Maj. Marlo Montes will Monday to Friday: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. relinquish responsibility to Command Saturday/Sunday: Closed Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sgt. Maj. Jawn Oilar. Holidays/family days: Closed Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday: noon to 9 p.m. Holidays/family days: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holidays/family days: noon to 9 p.m. See NEWS BRIEFS, P6 PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER MAY 24, 2013 Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Joint Base San Antonio By Alex Delgado ing, professional education attending a Basic Military tions center where he was JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs and vital medical care is Training graduation pa- briefed on the Air Force’s crucial to the success of rade where he served as cyber mission. Eric Fanning visited our Air Force.” the reviewing official. A subordinate unit to with Airmen at Joint Base Fanning began his visit He addressed the Air Force Space Command San Antonio May 16 and with a meeting with Gen. graduates briefly before headquartered at Peterson 17 during his first base Edward A. Rice Jr., com- administering the oath of Air Force Base, Colo., the trip as the under secre- mander of Air Education enlistment and reflected 24th Air Force mission tary of the Air Force. and Training Command, on the major accomplish- is to extend, operate and His two-day visit to who gave him an over- ment the Airmen have defend the Air Force JBSA included stops at view of the many things achieved over the past portion of the Depart- Randolph, Lackland and going on in JBSA. While eight weeks. ment of Defense network Fort Sam Houston, where on JBSA-Randolph, he “You are joining the and provide full spectrum he met with Airmen and was also briefed on pilot best Air Force the world capabilities for the Joint got an overview of the instructor training at the has ever known and we warfighter in, through and military operations taking 559th Flying Training have no doubt you will Photo by Benjamin Faske from cyberspace. place in San Antonio. Squadron and got a close- make it better.” Fanning Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning takes questions from Fanning concluded his “What a great way to up view of a T-38 Talon, said. “Commit to treating Air Force personnel during breakfast May 17, at Joint Base San trip with a visit to the begin my career in the a two-seat, twin-engine each other and yourself Antonio-Lackland. The under secretary is responsible for Air Force 323rd Training Squad- Air Force by witnessing supersonic jet trainer. with respect and dignity, matters on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force to include the ron where he met with firsthand the very training At JBSA-Fort Sam serve with integrity and organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of its trainees and toured a environment that brings Houston, the newly ap- you will accomplish more Total Force Airmen and their families. newly constructed Airman young men and women pointed under secretary than you can imagine.” Training Complex. into the ranks as Airmen,” visited with Air Force After the graduation provides trained military agencies. Prior to his departure, Fanning said. wounded warriors, where parade, Fanning paid a working dogs used in Fanning, escorted Fanning also received He also thanked he heard some of the Air- visit to the 341st Train- patrol, drug and explosive by Maj. Gen. Suzanne a JBSA mission briefing Airmen for their daily men’s personal stories. ing Squadron, where he detection, and specialized Vaurtrinot, 24th Air Force from Brig. Gen. Teresa contributions to the Air Fanning had breakfast received an overview of mission functions for the commander, toured the Carter, 502nd Air Base Force mission. “Your role with Airmen at JBSA- the Military Working Dog Department of Defense 24th Air Force headquar- Wing and Joint Base San in providing critical train- Lackland May 17 before program. The squadron and other government ters facility and opera- Antonio commander. MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5 PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER MAY 24, 2013 News Briefs Continued from P3 Five local commands team up for

Memorial, wreath laying ceremony The Army Medical Department 2013 JBSA Best Warrior competition Center and School NCO Academy hosts the annual Sgt. Maj. of the Army Leon By Amanda Rodriguez Sam Houston – U.S. Army Instal- said, ‘I can’t quit, I can do this!’ Van Autreve memorial and wreath IMCOM Public Affairs lation Management Command, That’s why we’re out here. ceremony at 5 p.m. June 14 at the Fort U.S. Army North, U.S. Army “You’ve got Soldiers depend- Sam Houston National Cemetery. “Together Everyone Ac- South, Southern Regional Medi- ing on you at the other end – it’s complishes More” was heard cal Command and U.S. Army about training how you fight and 187th Medical Battalion frequently as 36 Soldiers Medical Department Center and providing the most realistic ex- Change of Command and noncommissioned of- School – teamed up to choose perience possible. While budgets The 32nd Medical Brigade will host ficers from across the Army their Soldiers and NCOs of the may be shrinking, training value the 187th Medical Battalion change of gathered at Joint Base San Year. remains critical,” he said. command ceremony at 8 a.m. June 20 Antonio-Camp Bullis for Replacing separate command IMCOM operations senior at the MacArthur Parade Field. Lt. Col. the first JBSA Best Warrior competitions, the partnership enlisted advisor, Sgt. Maj. Donald Soo Lee Davis will relinquish command competition May 11 through formed to maximize the training Walton, lead coordinator for to Lt. Col. Rachel Smith. Friday. experience and get the most out the event, concurred. “We need Five commands head- of each organization’s budget the Best Warrior Competition to Installation management career quartered on JBSA-Fort for the annual competition say train and motivate our Soldiers program seeks first interns senior leaders. to excel.” Applications for interns in the “The Best Warrior Competi- With the number of competi- Army installation management career tion is important,” IMCOM Com- tors and tasks, staging the event program are being accepted. Selectees mand Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice said. took a lot of work. The effort will be part of the inaugural cohort “I was on a rope next to a proved successful, said Walton of future installation management Soldier this morning and she professionals. Interns will collectively See BEST, P18 participate in a 24-month training and development program. With an initial assignment at the U.S. Army Instal- lation Management Command head- quarters on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, selectees must sign a mobility agreement. The entry grade is GS-07, with potential growth to the GS-11 level at full performance. Go to http://www.usajobs.com and under “keyword search” type “installation management specialist” and/or “Fort Sam Houston.” For more information, call 466-0467 or 466-0475.

MRI Brain Study The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking volunteers to take part in a MRI brain study sponsored by the Air Force Surgeon General’s office. Applicants need to be active duty, between 26 and 50 years old and have a doctorate-level education. The study will provide a normative baseline allowing comparison to high-resolution MRI abnormalities already detected in Air Force pilots. Call 292-0476 for more information.

AFOSI Mobile App Suspicious or illegal activity can be (Above) Joint Base San Antonio NCO of the Year Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Corbitt, Photos by Neal Snyder anonymously reported directly to the Air an Army Medical Department Center and School instructor at Joint Base San (Above) Joint Base San Antonio 2013 Soldier of the Year Spc. Austin Hunsaker, Force Office of Special Investigations Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, scales a rope on the obstacle course at JBSA-Camp 525th Military Police Company, Guantanamo Bay Detention Center, plots his course Bullis during the first JBSA Best Warrior competition held May 11 through during the land navigation event at the Joint Base San Antonio Best Warrior Competi- See NEWS BRIEFS, P21 Friday. tion, which concluded Friday. Hunsaker’s unit comes under U.S. Army South. MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7 PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER MAY 24, 2013 ARSOUTH HOSTS MEXICAN ARMY NEW WHASC PARKING DIAGRAM WAR COLLEGE The Wilford Hall Ambula- tory Surgical Center parking garage at Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- land is open to patients and staff and can be reached via the Wilford Hall Loop. Level 1 is staff and patient park- ing, and levels 2 and 3 are patient parking only.

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Photo by Robert R. Ramon Maj. Gen. Frederick S. Rudesheim (left), U.S. Army South commanding general, conducts a com- mand brief for Maj. Gen. Ernesto Aguilera, director of the Mexican Army National Defense College, along with more than 50 students from the Mexican Army War College during their visit to the Army South headquarters on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 15. MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9

HAGEL from P2 we are. We’ll continue as many as 22 furlough to look at it, [and] we’ll days during the cur- Certain beneficiaries must sign up for disrupt lives and impact continue to do every- rent fiscal year, part DOD operations. thing we can.” of department-wide However, he credited Hagel said the fur- efforts to slash spending TRICARE automatic payment by May 31 congressional passage of loughs will affect every in response to across- a defense appropriation military department and the-board budget cuts Beneficiaries enrolled the west region bill in March in part for almost every agency, known as sequestration. in TRICARE Reserve Se- who have yet helping to reduce the with limited exceptions. In the time since, lect or TRICARE Retired to establish number of days civilians “We will except civil- Hagel has been work- Reserve who pay monthly their automated would be temporarily ians deployed to com- ing to avoid or reduce premiums by check must payment option laid off by half. bat zones and civilians the temporary layoffs, switch to an electronic with TRICARE It may be pos- necessary to protect life saying he had sought form of payment by for their month- sible later in the year and property,” he wrote advice from department May 31 to avoid losing ly TRS/TRR to “knock that back” to in his memo, adding that leaders and agencies, coverage. premiums,” said an even lower number, others will be excepted both civilian and mili- TRICARE will only ac- welcome package infor- James F. Walsh, the secretary said, but if forcing them to stay tary, but found no other cept monthly premium mation when enrolling. the Air Force Reserve he emphasized that he off the job would not way to help in closing payments using recurring Electronic payments chief of Benefits and En- could not promise such free up money for other the budget gap. automatic payments by streamline account titlements Policy. “Those an outcome. needs. In his memo, Hagel credit or debit card, or by management and ensure members who do not “I won’t promise Employees set to be said if the budget situ- recurring electronic funds continuous coverage for have this requirement es- that,” Hagel said. “You furloughed will begin re- ation eases, he would transfer from a linked beneficiaries. Failure to tablished by the deadline deserve fair, honest, ceiving written notifica- strongly prefer to end bank account. To avoid pay premiums by the due will have their coverage direct conversation tion June 5. the furloughs early. confusion, beneficiaries date results in termina- suspended and possibly about this, and I’m not In March, defense “That is a decision I should verify that their tion of coverage. terminated for 12 months going to be cute with officials had told civil- will make later in the bank sends EFT pay- Beneficiaries can come June 1.” you at all. This is where ian employees to expect year,” he added. ments electronically. contact their regional Contact information for The Defense Manpower contractor to set up auto- each region is available Data Center notified cur- matic payments and get online at www.TRICARE. Did you One of the best things about ICE is that people can let service rent TRR and TRS benefi- more information. mil/contacts. providers know when they do a great job, not just for poor service. ciaries directly by email, “There are still a It takes 5 minutes or less to submit a comment at http://ice.disa.mil. and new beneficiaries considerable number of (Source: TRICARE know? were informed in their Air Force reservists in Public Affairs) PAGE 10 NEWS LEADER MAY 24, 2013

for U.S. Army North. The decision to con- Army North provides support for Ardent duct joint exercises along the U.S.-Mexico border came about after Hurri- Sentry, Defense Support of Civil Authorities cane Katrina. “Last year was a U.S. Army North (Fifth U.S. Army North, as TF51 also deployed an said Jose Velazquez, historic year,” said Col. Army) conducted a major NORTHCOM’s Joint Force element to the James E. security cooperation spe- Hector Salinas, assistant hurricane exercise Friday Land Component Com- Rudder U.S. Army Re- cialist, Mexican Engage- deputy chief of staff for through Thursday as mand, deployed an ele- serve Center in San An- ment office, U.S. Army security cooperation, U.S. part of Ardent Sentry ment of its Task Force 51 tonio. U.S. Army North’s North. Army North. “It was the 2013, a U.S. Northern to Fort Bliss to practice main command post This is done because first command post exer- Privately owned mo- Command-directed exer- providing defense sup- conducted operations it is vital that each side cise conducted between tor vehicle mishaps con- cise focused on Defense port to civil authorities from its headquarters at shares information with U.S. Army North and the tinue to be the number Support of Civil Authori- in response to a disaster Joint Base San Antonio- each other in the event Mexican military along one cause of fatalities ties. along the U.S.-Mexico Fort Sam Houston. of a disaster along the the U.S.-Mexico border.” in the Air Force during DSCA is the current border. “To facilitate army- shared border. Like last year, AS13 the summer months. process by which United The simulated event to-army coordination at “Having our guys in validates existing plans, Although the percent- States military assets and took place along the bor- the regional and tacti- Mexico, and their guys policies and proce- age of vehicle-related personnel can be used der and required coor- cal levels, Army North here in the U.S., will dures, and it provides fatalities during the to assist in missions nor- dinated response efforts exchanged officers with make coordinating and an opportunity for the previous three Critical mally carried out by civil between the U.S. and Mexican Region XI, and exchanging (or sharing) U.S. military to practice Days of Summer cam- authorities. Mexican Armies. Task Force 51 will ex- information much eas- working within the Inci- paigns has decreased change officers with their ier,” said Lt. Col. Brian dent Command System slightly from 75 percent counterparts in the 5th Woolworth, Mexican and National Response to 69 percent, it re- and 6th Military Zones,” Engagement branch chief Framework. mains the major cause of fatalities throughout (Source: Army North the summer. Public Affairs) When you take leave, keep in mind that your family, friends and co-workers want you to return rested and refreshed. To help you get back “Safe ‘n Sound,’ remember you have the responsibility to plan for and mitigate hazards.

(Source: 502nd Air Base Wing Safety Office)

Scan with Smartphone app to access the Joint Base San Antonio website at www.jbsa.af.mil MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11 Gap legislation can help for full replacement value of household goods

By Capt. Dustin B. Myrie program began. loss and damage even Staff Judge Advocate To be eligible for the if their property was Claims Office FRV program, claim- picked up before the ants are required to file FRV program started. The introduction of their claim directly with This “gap” legislation the full replacement the moving company became effective Jan. value program for using DPS. 7, 2011 and authorizes loss and/or damage to But what if your military claims offices, household goods, as property was picked up in limited cases, to opposed to the depreci- prior to the start of the compensate claimants ated value that was of- FRV program, but deliv- for loss or damage to fered in the past, came ered after the program their household goods with the Department of began? at full replacement Defense’s recent release If your property was value. of the Defense Personal damaged during the For more information Property System. move, would you only on the FRV program The Army military be entitled to receive and all claims-related claims office at Joint the depreciated value of issues, contact the Of- Base San Antonio-Fort your damaged items? fice of the Staff Judge Sam Houston often gets The FRV “gap” leg- Advocate Claims Office asked if full replace- islation addresses this at 221-2161 or stop by ment value for dam- issue. Building 153, located aged household goods Under this relatively behind the Civilian Per- can be paid, even new law, claimants sonnel Advisory Center if the property was may still be eligible for building on Stanley m o v e d b e f o r e t h e F R V full reimbursement for Road. PAGE 12 MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13 Risk awareness, management integral to motorcycle safety on JBSA

By L.A. Shively again. However, I now have an eight- “Safety rules are JBSA-FSH Public Affairs inch titanium plate and eight screws there to minimize the holding my ankle together.” r i s k o f a n a c c i d e n t , ” Revving engines and warmer Barrett said the over-the-ankle Sinatra stressed. weather are signals that motorcycle boots he was wearing kept his foot Civilians must have a enthusiasts are hitting the highways attached to his leg. state-issued motorcycle (Right) Senior Airman in droves. May is Motorcycle Safety “I was also glad I had spent the operator’s license and Mackenzie Orgren negotiates a turn during a Month and an opportunity for riders extra money to purchase a quality wear proper protective motorcycle safety rally held at the Joint Base to review and prepare for the risks helmet,” Barrett noted. “Even though equipment when coming San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex April 12. they face on road. it shattered on impact, it protected my onto JBSA. Although helmets are optional in head when it struck the road. My long “We strongly encour- Texas, wearing one with proper pro- pants and a leather riding jacket pro- age (civilians) to contin- tective gear is mandatory for military tected my body from road rash and ue to wear the proper personnel on and off Joint Base San my hands were spared by my gloves.” protective equipment off Antonio. The high-visibility vest Barrett wore the installation,” said Bill James, JBSA-Lackland traffic safety manager, runs through a The results of a study published helped other drivers avoid him while Jewell Hicks, 502nd Air motorcycle safety course aboard a three-wheel motorcycle during online in the Journal of the American he lay injured on the road until police Base Wing’s chief of a motorcycle safety rally at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland College of Surgeons show that helmet- and emergency personnel could get to safety. “We want them Medina Annex April 12. ed riders were 22 percent less likely him. to be safe out there. We to suffer cervical spine injury. Helmets Along with a Department of Trans- want them to come back to work the on the road and provides techniques are estimated to prevent 37 percent portation-approved helmet, active next day in one piece.” to manage those risks, explained Bill of crash deaths among motorcycle duty military motorcyclists must wear Not wearing proper safety equip- James, JBSA-Lackland traffic safety riders and 41 percent of crash deaths long pants, long sleeves, full-fingered ment can result in tragedy. manager. for motorcycle passengers according gloves and sturdy, over-the-ankle Several weeks ago, a woman died Properly managing those risks to the Centers for Disease Control and footwear. and the man she was riding with is in resulted in a total of only five mo- Prevention. “We strongly recommend they wear critical condition following a late-night torcycle mishaps on JBSA-Lackland Terry Ashcraft, 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron, pol- Wearing proper gear reduces injury leathers that will protect them from motorcycle wreck just outside of San and Randolph in the last three years. ishes the windshield on his motorcycle. Ashcraft has and can save a rider’s life. Retired all kinds of abrasions and road rash,” Antonio. The driver lost control and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston reported zero been a motorcycle enthusiast for 48 years. Army National Guard Master Sgt. said Terry Todd, JBSA-Fort Sam Hous- hit a retaining wall. The female pas- mishaps during the same time frame. Martin Barrett wrote about an acci- ton’s safety manager. senger was thrown over the wall and Four Motorcycle Safety Foundation dent he experienced where his protec- Eye protection must meet the died at the hospital. The male driver courses are offered regularly at JBSA- tive gear saved his life and prevented American National Standard Practice was in very critical condition at last Lackland. The Basic Rider Course, a losing a foot. for Occupational and Educational report. Neither wore helmets. two-day class for beginners, required “An elderly man in a small pickup Personal Eye and Face Protective Education is an important part of for licensing, is offered twice weekly, crossed three lanes of traffic,” Barrett Devices standards for safety and be risk offset on JBSA, Hicks explained. while the Basic Rider Course 2, a one- recalled in his post on the Defense stamped with Z87.1-2003 or the ANSI Permanent change of station and tem- day advanced course, is offered once About 75 Department’s Military Rider website. Z87.1-2010 update. Safety glasses or a porary duty personnel receive a local per week. motorcycle riders The driver didn’t see the motorcyclist face shield on the helmet is fine Todd conditions briefing or short course of The Military Sportbike Rider took part in a as he crossed lanes and Barrett col- said, but prescription glasses and/or training on arrival. Programs such as Course, also a one-day advanced motorcycle safety lided with the truck just behind its a motorcycle windshield alone do not the “Critical Days of Summer” cam- course, is given twice monthly. Cours- paigns, rallies and annual briefings es include hands-on training and a rally held during cab. Barrett’s left foot struck the side constitute proper eye protection. of the truck and the impact flipped his Licensing is required for all motor- help keep safety a priority message knowledge-based evaluation, James Wingman Day at body violently into the air. cycle operators and a reflective vest for motorcyclists. said. the Joint Base “I hit the ground on the opposite must be worn at night. “Even though motorcycles are a Motorcycle Safety Foundation-certi- San Antonio- side of the truck and came to an “Active duty people are (on duty) small percentage of vehicles, they fied volunteers teach classes in Build- Lackland Medina abrupt stop,” Barrett wrote. “My left 24/7 and must protect themselves at are about half of the privately-owned ing 7065, room 208B, JBSA-Lackland Annex. foot was at about a 45-degree angle all costs. If one person gets hurt or vehicle mishaps we have,” Hicks said. and at the motorcycle training range to my leg. I had shattered the left dies, then the mission is degraded “You just don’t have the same protec- on the Medina Annex. Photos by Air Force Master Sgt. John Carter (standing), 937th Training Wing, fibula and broken my left tibia. The and someone else picks up the slack,” tion on a motorcycle that you do in a For more information, call the Joint Robbin Cresswell instructs Air Force Staff Sgt. David Wilson of the 668th Alteration surgery to repair my ankle took about explained Steve Sinatra, Army Medi- vehicle. Your chances of being seri- Base San Antonio-Lackland safety and Installation Squadron before he participates in a motorcycle five hours and I spent five days in the cal Command’s safety program man- ously injured increase significantly on office at 671-5028 or DSN 473-5028. hospital. ager and a retired Air Force master a motorcycle.” Class schedules and registration infor- safety rally. “Fortunately, after another surgery sergeant who has been riding motor- Formal training gives motorcyclists mation can be found at https://afkm. and a year of rehab, I was able to ride cycles for more than 40 years. a heightened awareness of hazards wpafb.af.mil/Traffic. PAGE 14 NEWS LEADER MAY 24, 2013 MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15 ARMY NORTH CYCLIST TEAM RIDES FOR CHARITY

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher DeHart (From left) Michele Elmore, Beverlyann Moore and Capt. William Watts take off from the start line for a 74-mile trek May 11 at the American Diabetes Association San Antonio Tour de Cure 2013 ride at Retama Park. Elmore works in the G6 plans section for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Moore is the administrative support assistant for the Army North operations section and Watts works in the Army North operations section as a liaison officer. PAGE 16 NEWS LEADER MAY 24, 2013 MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 17 BAMC medical team impacts lives in Honduras By Elaine Sanchez (Dr.) Steven Hudak, a while on a number of on BAMC patients, said said. “The patient follow do more but we exhaust BAMC Public Affairs staff urologist at the San levels, noted Army Lt. Col. Novak, citing wounded up is crucial for my own everything we have for Antonio Military Medical (Dr.) Thomas Novak, the warriors as an example. development as a surgeon those two weeks,” he A medical team from Center and specialist in medical readiness training By treating a host of and promotes the sense of said. “At some point, we Brooke Army Medical traumatic, reconstructive, exercise mission com- complex post-trauma trust that our involvement run out of time to operate Center made a lasting and prosthetic genitouri- mander and a SAMMC cases in Honduras, pro- extends beyond the time and resources.” impact in Honduras last nary surgery. pediatric urologist. viders are able to better that we are actually in Still, the Hondurans month during a two-week This was due, in part, “Staff surgeons are treat similar cases here, country.” are grateful, whether urology medical readiness to a helping hand from able to provide care in an particularly service mem- From the patient stand- they’re seen that week training exercise. a medical team from austere environment in a bers wounded downrange. point, the team is treating or asked to come back A team of doctors, Madigan Army Medical focused time period with “We benefit every bit conditions that have left the following year, Novak nurses, technicians, Center in Tacoma, Wash., a high volume of patients, as much as the host na- Hondurans – many with said. “Their gratitude residents and anesthe- he explained. With their which sharpens their tion,” he said. tubes emanating – debili- is humbling,” he said. siologists screened 200 assistance, they were able skills,” said Novak, who The team also provides tated and unable to sup- “They really make the trip Honduran patients and to add a third OR and has served on four Hon- surgical skills training to port their families, Hudak worthwhile.” performed 84 surgeries take on new procedures. duran medical readiness Honduran doctors and said. Army Capt. Jennifer – the majority pediatric While the BAMC team training exercises. residents, in some cases, “Many are young men, Husbands, the mission’s and adult reconstructive handled the pediatric and This exposure to a year round. Novak has the only breadwinner for executive officer and procedures. adult male reconstruction variety of complex cases been an ongoing men- their family,” he said. “Be- BAMC’s Company D com- With three operating procedures, the Madigan also benefits residents, tor to Dr. Enrique Tome, ing able to fix them for mander, said the exer- rooms and a larger team, team treated women with anesthesiologists, surgical a Honduran pediatric life in many cases is very cise was a life-changing this urology medrete was incontinence and other technicians and the sup- surgeon who provides satisfying for us. It makes experience. the largest one BAMC has debilitating issues, Hudak port staff, he added. pediatric urology care a huge impact on their She recalled hearing conducted in Tegucigalpa said. These sharpened skills for a good portion of the quality of life.” about one patient, a child, so far, noted Army Maj. The trip was worth- have a direct impact country. The challenge is who expressed his sincere “We communicate reg- turning people away on gratitude for his doctor. ularly about the ongoing screening day, Hudak The doctor was “like follow up of patients we noted. With limited time an angel coming from the have cared for together and resources, the team sky to make me better,” and new patients that can only take on a certain the child said in Spanish. he is seeing in his day number of cases. “That was really, really to day practice,” Novak “You wish you could touching,” Husbands said.

Courtesy photos Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Thomas Novak (left), a pediatric urologist at the San Antonio Military Army Medical (From left) Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Richard Knight, urology resident; Army Col. (Dr.) Douglas Soderdahl, chief Center and Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Uzoamaka Nwoye, a urology resident, perform pediatric urology surgery of urology service at Brooke Army Medical Center; and Army Maj. (Dr.) Steven Hudak, a staff urologist, during a two-week medical readiness training exercise in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Novak served as mission perform surgery April 22 during a two-week urology medical readiness training exercise in Tegucigalpa, commander for the exercise. Honduras PAGE 18 NEWS LEADER MAY 24, 2013

BEST from P6 JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. and go to battle.” history, regulations and the 12-mile road march the next level. Command NCOs and Thirty-six competitors current events. took me by surprise. Nor- “I was surprised to and the other coordina- Soldiers of the Year representing different Sleep deprivation mally, I run the entire 12 hear my name – there’s tors. are: Sgt. Bryan Teneyck military occupational tested competitors as they miles and after the whole a lot of hard competition “This year is different of U.S. Army Garrison specialties and units from moved to night and day week’s events, we were out there, but I’m excited because we pooled units, Benelux and Spc. Jesse around the globe ar- land navigation events exhausted. I’m fit, I was to go to the next level.” resources and cadre Kane of USAG West Point, rived May 12 to begin the and the mystery event as ready as I could be, “Three things I got together to put on a joint IMCOM; Staff Sgt. Jason week-long competition tasks, which included but still feel surprised to better at this week were competition,” said SRMC Ruiz and Spc. Malcolm which tested the limits of assembling an M9 pistol, be up here.” land navigation, some of Command Sgt. Maj. Mar- Knox, ARNORTH; Staff their knowledge, strength M4 rifle and M249 light IMCOM winners will the obstacles and com- shall Huffman. “We fight Sgt. Jacob Dipietro and and endurance. Thirty- assault rifle. move on to compete at pleting the ruck march together, we should train Hunsaker, ARSOUTH; Sgt. four finished the competi- Other major events the Army level in October. was a great experience, together and I definitely Benjamin Taylor and Spc. tion. throughout the com- They say they’re ready. too. I’ve never done 12 think this is something we Connor Loehr, SRMC and Day one started easily petition included Army “I look to my grand- miles before,” Kane said. need to continue in the Corbitt of AMEDDC&S. enough with in-process- combatives, the obstacle father for inspiration,” “This was about more future.” As the winners prepare ing, orientation, height course, warrior task test- Teneyck said. than just a competition; The commands chose for their next level of and weight measure- ing in an urban environ- “He was a Korean War it was a way for us all their own Soldiers and competition, they’ll take ments and media train- ment, a timed 12-mile vet who fought hard, to come together. To see NCOs of the year, and away tips and tools that ing. road march and a written never gave up. I knew the support from all the jointly recognized over- will make them better From that point on, exam. coming into this week it commands represented, all JBSA winners – the Soldiers. days become longer, After all the prepara- was going to be tough. it was a great experience highest-scoring Soldier “As corrections officers, nights shorter and tasks tion and the grueling It was awesome to find and it’s a great day to be and NCO of all competi- we spend a lot of time in harder. competition, the winners out that I won because in the Army.” tors. facilities,” Hunsaker said. Day two started with were in awe standing on IMCOM has four great The best warriors The 2013 Soldier of “What I’m taking back to a 5 a.m. Army Physical stage before their com- NCOs here. Now, I just were announced Friday the Year is Spc. Austin my unit is that we need Fitness Test, quickly fol- rades-in-arms. continue what I’ve been at a ceremony hosted by Hunsaker, 525th Military to spend more time on lowed by an oral board “I kind of knew where doing – prepare, study IMCOM at the Fort Sam Police Company, Guan- warrior tasks and drills. review, where a panel of I was in some of the and stay fit.” Houston Theatre. tanamo Bay Detention No matter what your sergeants major scru- physical events, but you Kane said he faced “Truly, it is a great Center, and the NCO MOS is, everyone’s a Sol- tinized each NCO and never know how you tough challenges on day to be a Soldier and of the Year is Sgt. 1st dier and everyone needs Soldier’s record, military did in some of the other the way to becoming a great day to be in the Class Gregory Corbitt, an to be able to pick up a bearing, appearance events,” Corbitt said. IMCOM’s Soldier of the Army!” said Rice, echoing AMEDDC&S instructor at weapon and a compass and knowledge of Army “I have to admit that Year, but he’s ready for Kane's statement. MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 19

CARTER from P1 multiple intelligence ca- ness of civilian employees pabilities such as the Air to watch out for one really a joint base in San Force Intelligence, Sur- another, and she noted Antonio,” the general said veillance and Reconnais- there are resources avail- thoughtfully. sance Agency; the Army’s able to assist employees When people don’t un- 470th Military Intelligence with financial counsel- derstand joint basing, de- Brigade and the Texas ing or other support, as cisions or policies may be Cryptology Center. needed. made in isolation, Carter The fourth area is “The key to continued explained, saying if there installation management success at JBSA is to was a greater under- – the Army’s Installation recognize when we all standing of joint basing Management Command work together we can principles, those decisions headquarters is located at get a heck of a lot done,” or policies may have been JBSA-Fort Sam Houston she said. “In this limited done differently. and provides support resource environment, “I really tried to focus to over 180 garrisons having duplicate and folks on not thinking around the world. At Port triplicate processes really about the joint base in San Antonio, there is a doesn’t get us anywhere. terms of their service or collection of field oper- “The tight budget their location, but rather ating agencies like the forces people to be cre- collectively by the diverse Air Force Public Affairs ative,” the general said. and important set of mis- Agency, Air Force Medi- “It forces them to look at sions accomplished on cal Operations Agency, their work processes and a daily basis across all Air Force Civil Engineer say ‘How can we do this JBSA locations,” she said. Center and the services Photo by Mike O'Rear differently?’” There are five missions division of the Air Force Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, will relinquish “We need to continue performed across Joint Personnel Center. command during a ceremony at MacArthur Parade Field on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston at 9 a.m. Wednes- to focus on building an Base San Antonio that The final component day. identity as Joint Base transcend service bound- is health care ­– medical San Antonio,” Carter aries. providers deliver world- effective command and “That’s a way to see general admits. said, “while also recog- The first is training – class care to wounded control over the resources visible progress; but if “We will have about nizing that the heritage basic training, technical warriors, service mem- at each location and to you look deeper, I think $48 million less than we and legacy of our former training, flying training bers, retirees and military ensure those resources you can see things have anticipated for fiscal year installations will never and medical training. dependents, as well as could respond appropri- matured,” she said. 2013, so that’s driving us change, that’s always go- About 80,000 service the San Antonio Military ately during an emer- “We were in the begin- to pretty much revaluate ing to be part and parcel members go through Healthcare System which gency. ning stages of setting up everything we are doing,” of the evolution of JBSA,” some type of training at provides TRICARE ad- To accomplish this, some new processes to Carter said. she explained. JBSA each year. ministration in supportof multiple exercises were combine three entities There is also the poten- “It is an evolution, and Second is educa- more than 250,000 ben- conducted over the past into one. It’s now starting tial for a civilian furlough I think together there isn’t tion – service members eficiaries in San Antonio. two years. to operate more smoothly. to help the Defense De- anything the collective attend Airman Leadership “If you look at the The efforts paid off; A big part of that is partment meet its bottom JBSA team can’t do.” School, while both the joint base in terms of one of the emergency changing the view of how line. As the major general- Army and the Air Force those five ‘big rocks,’ management exercises folks look at Joint Base “It looks like the fur- selectee prepares for operate NCO Academies. collectively, I don’t think earned an “outstand- San Antonio,” Carter said. lough is going to happen,” her new assignment as World-class medical there is another installa- ing” rating during an Air “I have seen a lot of she said. “That’s very the The Civil Engineer, education is conducted tion – and certainly not Force compliance inspec- forward progress in this difficult not only from the Headquarters U.S. Air through residency pro- another location – within tion. This is only the area. People are really standpoint of our abil- Force, Washington, D.C., grams at Wilford Hall DOD that can rival that,” second time in 14 years starting to pull together, ity to continue provid- she said she will miss the Ambulatory Surgical Carter stated proudly. that an Air Education irrespective of the uni- ing service to 200-plus people at the 502nd ABW Center and San Antonio The general also ini- and Training Command form they wear or the mission partners, but also and throughout the joint Military Medical Cen- tially focused on improv- installation earned an location at which they the personal impact it will base, as well as the San ter, along with graduate ing command and control outstanding rating. work,” the general added. have on our employees.” Antonio community. programs offered at the and the way in which the The general says “We have started to Carter understands In her new position, Army Medical Depart- crisis action team inter- progress is being made in see a lot of enthusiasm that many employees Carter will be responsible ment Center and School. faced with three emer- many areas across JBSA. for events that we do as will be affected by the for installation support Third is 24/7 opera- gency operations centers. Most of the construc- a Joint Base San Antonio furlough. functions and civil engi- tional support provided Synchronizing the tion projects have been family,” she said, citing “That’s very difficult. neering activities at 166 by service component activities of three geo- completed or are nearly some examples such as Some employees live Air Force bases world- commands for multiple graphically separated complete such as the new the annual JBSA awards paycheck to paycheck or wide. combatant command- EOCs without necessarily Walters Street access con- ceremony held in March are dual-civilian couples,” “I look forward to see- ers, including U.S. Army having a robust com- trol point and the Medical and the recent Mission she said. “Will they have ing how things continue North, U.S. Army South, munication structure or Education and Training Breakfast at JBSA-Fort the resiliency and backup to evolve over the next and 24th Air Force, processes in place was Campus at JBSA-Fort Sam Sam Houston May 14. plans to accommodate few years. JBSA will defi- which is the Air Force’s difficult. Houston, along with the Current budget con- that loss of income?” nitely have a big cheer- component to U.S. Cyber As the installation com- Airmen Training Complex straints and sequestration Carter said she was en- leader in the Pentagon,” Command. There are also mander, Carter needed facilities at JBSA-Lackland. have had an impact, the couraged by the willing- Carter concluded. PAGE 20 NEWS LEADER MAY 24, 2013

Fort Sam Houston Summer Camp required to complete an application target practice. Call 295-7577. Thrift Shop at 3100 Zinn Road, Trails and Tales Child, Youth and School Services and consent to a background check. run by the Spouses’ Club of the Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., will offer summer camp for grades Call 221-5519 or 221-4492. Theater Arts Program Fort Sam Houston Area, is open meet at Warfighter and Family Kindergarten through 12. For regis- Children, ages 4 and up, can to all DOD cardholders and full THE GATE Readiness, Building 2797. Call tration details, call 221-4871. Equipment Rentals take the stage after a long day at of clothing, shoes, housewares, 221-1681 or 221-2705. The Outdoor Equipment Center school in the Theater Arts Program toys, books, furniture, jewelry and Pools Opens for Summer Fun Youth Horsemanship Camp has all the items needed for a at School Age Services, Building more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Aquatic Center will open for Post Deployment Resiliency Registration is open at the Fort backyard party, unit organizational 1705. The cost is $80 for a month Wednesday, Thursday and the third the season Friday. The pool hours Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m., Warfighter Sam Houston Equestrian Center. day, or weekend getaway. Rental of biweekly classes. Classes are 4-5 Saturday of each month. Consigned are noon-8 p.m. daily. For more and Family Readiness, Building This camp is open to youth ages items include canoes, boats, camp- p.m. for ages 4-6; 5-6 p.m. for ages items are taken from 9 a.m. to 1 information, call 221-4887. 2797. Call 221-9079 or 221-1829. 7-17, and runs Monday-Friday, ers, camping equipment, outdoor 7-10; and 6-7 p.m. for ages 11 and p.m. Donations are taken anytime 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sessions are in games, barbecue pits and more. up. Call 221-3381. during regular business hours. Call End of the Year School Party Last of the Red Hot Lovers one-week intervals throughout the Call 221-5225. 221-5794/4537 or click on http:// Friday, afterschool-6 p.m. at Thursday, Friday and Saturday summer, $25 deposit, cost is $225. Home Child Care www.scfsh.com. the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth through June 8, 8 p.m. at the Call 224-7207. World Climb Tower Challenge Providers Needed Center. There will be lots of food, Harlequin Dinner Theatre, Building Sign up at the Jimmy Brought Family Child Care on JBSA-Fort Education and Training Office games and water fun. 2652. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. PGA Junior Golf League Fitness Center for the World Climb Sam Houston is looking for family The 502nd Force Support Squad- and the show begins at 8 p.m. For Registration is open at the Fort Tower Challenge. Call 221-1234. members interested in providing ron Education and Training Office 3D Archery Shoot reservations, call 222-9694. Sam Houston Golf Club for junior licensed child care in their homes. offers a variety of military testing, Saturday and Sunday, register golfers, ages 9-13, for the summer Catfish Pond Open Providers can earn additional including Professional Military Edu- from 8-10 a.m. each day at JBSA- Vacation Bible School PGA Junior Golf League. This is a Saturday and Sunday, noon-6 income at home, full or part time. cation, Career Development Courses Camp Bullis Outdoor Recreation Vacation Bible School will be team scramble format and open to p.m., JBSA-Camp Bullis, cost is $3 Call 221-3828. and Defense Language Proficiency Center. Awards are given to the top held 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 9-13 at all skill levels. The fee is $50 and per pound. Call 295-7577. testing. PME Testing is conducted on three competitors. The cost is $15/ the Dodd Field Chapel for children includes range balls, team jerseys, Parent Central Tuesdays, CDC on Wednesdays, and competitive and $10/non-competi- pre-kindergarten through sixth golf balls, PGA bag tags, a weekly Bowl to Win Prizes Customer Service DLPT on Thursdays. Education and tive. Call 295-7577. grade. Call 221-5006. practice session and tournament. The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Parent Training also offers Armed Forces Call 222-9386. Bowling Center is offering the Central assists walk-in patrons from aptitude testing such as the Armed H.U.G.S. Playgroup Summer Safety Day opportunity for bowlers to win prizes 8 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. for Forces Classification Test and Armed Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Middle June 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Youth Cooking Classes this summer. Receive “Bowling to registration and 12:30 to 1 p.m. Forces Officer Qualification Test. School Teen Center, Building 2515. Warfighter and Family Readiness, Youth cooking classes will be Win” entry forms with your paid for out processing and payments. Tests scheduled on an as-needed Call 221-0349. Building 2797. Call 221-3840 or held every Thursday in May at 4:30 games through Aug. 26. Drawings Parent Central is located in Building basis. To schedule military testing 221-3846. p.m. Call 221-4871. for prizes will be held Aug. 23 dur- 2797, on Fort Sam Houston. Call at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, call First Termer ing Bowler Appreciation Week. Call 221-4871. 221-0852. Financial Readiness Fisher House Kindertag Swimming Lessons 221-4740. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dodd Children's Day All lessons are taught in ac- Before and After SAT and ACT Field Chapel. Call 221-2380. June 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., BAMC cordance with American Red Cross Fort Sam Houston Museum School Care Registration Test Prep Programs Fisher House 3. This free event standards. Every participant will The Fort Sam Houston Museum Register your child for before The SAT and ACT PowerPrep™ Credit and Debt Management is open to all children of military receive eight days of lessons. The is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednes- and after school care at JBSA- Programs are available online or Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Warfighter families and will feature a variety dates for the sessions are June day through Sunday. The museum Fort Sam Houston Parent Central, DVD, and include more than 11 and Family Readiness, Building of fun activities including clowns, 10-21, June 24-July 5, July 8-19 will close in September to move to 221-4871. Warriors in Transition hours of video instruction and 3,000 2797. Call 221-2380. face painting, live music, moon and July 22-Aug. 2. For rates and their new location in the Quad- and their family members should files of supplemental test prep jump and more. Lunch will be registration, call 221-4887. rangle. Call 221-1886. register at Soldier Family Assistance material, thousands of interactive Extravaganza provided. Reservations are required Center or call 916-6377. Registra- diagnostic tools, sample questions, Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m., Sam by 4 p.m. June 7. Call 916-6458 or Moms and Tots Stroll JBSA-Fort Sam tion is ongoing until full. practice tests and graphic teaching Houston Community Center. Call email [email protected]. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Houston Ticket Office illustrations. Eligible recipients 221-1681 or 221-2705. 9-11 a.m., Fitness Center on the The ticket office, located in the School Liaison Office included service members from all Texas Medical Center Job Fair METC, stroll on the indoor track and Sam Houston Community Center, The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston branches of the military who are Consumer Awareness June 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., win prizes. Call 808-5709. offers discounted tickets for the School Liaison Office can assist active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m., Warfighter Warfighter and Family Readiness, River City Rockfest, Schlitterbahn patrons in registration, provide Reserve, DOD employees, contractors and Family Readiness, Building Building 2797. Call 221-0516 SKIESUnlimited Classes water parks, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, information about the local school and civilians performing military 2797. Call 221-2380. SKIESUnlimited classes for SeaWorld, Aquatica and Universal system and community, educate support. The eKnowledge Sponsor- Employment Job Search children ages 18 months to 18 Studios Orlando. The Ticket Office parents on school policies, proce- ship covers the complete $200 Walk-in Vaccination Clinic Orientation years include Tae Kwon Do, private is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday dures, programs and schedules and purchase price for the standard SAT A walk-in vaccination clinic will June 26, 1-3 p.m., Warfighter piano lessons, creative dance and through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. home schooling. Visit http://www. or ACT Test Preparation Program. be held Wednesday, 9 a.m.-2:30 and Family Readiness, Building ballet/tap. Call 221-3381 for dates Saturday. Call 808-1378. fortsammwr.com/youth/slo.html or There is a nominal charge of $17.55 p.m. at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston 2797. Call 221-0516. and times. call 221-2214 or 221-2256. to $19.99 per standard program Veterinary Treatment Facility, 2915 Sportsman Range for the cost of materials, support, Schofield Road, Building 2635. Call Computer Lab/Microsoft Cheer Coaches Needed The range is open 10 a.m. to Story Time at the Library streaming and shipping. Each SAT 808-6101 or 808-6104. Office Classes JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. DOD Preschool children are invited or ACT test preparation program The Warfighter and Family Sports is looking for volunteers to card holders may shoot their per- to the weekly story time at 10 a.m. has a one-year license from the day Self-Paced Readiness Computer Lab will be coach children 5-12 years of age for sonal pistols, rifles and shotguns. Thursdays, at the Keith A. Campbell the product is ordered. To place an Financial Readiness Training closed temporarily, until further the 2013 cheer season. Volunteer Firearms must be registered at Memorial Library, Building 1222 on order, visit http://www.eKnowledge. Wednesday, noon-6 p.m., notice. Microsoft Office classes will coaches must be at least 21 years JBSA-Camp Bullis. The range may Harney Path. Call 221-4702. com/MAFB or call 951-256-4076. Warfighter and Family Readiness, also be discontinued until further old and willing to commit for the close unexpectedly because of Building 2797. Call 221-2380. notice. entire season, August through weather or troop use. Range users Thrift Shop Open November. All volunteer coaches are should call before coming out for The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston See INSIDE P21 MAY 24, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 21

and 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the San John Stites, the event provided Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 top-fl ight comedy entertainment to CHAPEL WORSHIP SCHEDULE Funston Place. Concerts are free, thank the military for their service fort PROTESTANT SERVICES 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday however people must pay admis- and sacrifi ces. For reservations, freebies Sundays Saturday sion at the Botanical Garden. call 229-1420 and use the code forsale Main Post (Gift) Chapel Main Post (Gift) Chapel THE GATE Music selection will be light clas- “Operation Comedy” or click on FOR SALE: Noritake stoneware, Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way 4:45 p.m. – Reconciliation 5:30 p.m. - Evening Mass sical to popular and patriotic. Visit http://www.operationcomedy.com. desert fl ower pattern, microwave 8 and 11 a.m. - Traditional Sunday http://www.bandofthewest.af.mil. and oven safe, coffee or tea pot, Dodd Field Chapel A Salute to Our Military 8 a.m. - Morning Mass, AMEDD The Institute of Texan Cultures Van Autreve Sergeants creamer and sugar bowl with top, Building 1721, 3600 Dodd Blvd. 8:30 a.m. - Samoan 8:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC on the UTSA HemisFair Park Two-gether on the Home Front Major Association $45; two-piece butter dish and 10:30 a.m. - Gospel 9:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, MPC Campus, 801 E. César E. Chávez This relationship enrichment The SMA Leon L. Van Autreve salt and pepper set, $30; 8 ½-inch Army Medical Department 11:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC Blvd., will present “A Salute to Our program adapted for military Sergeants Major Association meets serving bowl and 14-inch serving Regimental Chapel 12:30 p.m. - Morning Mass, DFC Military,” a living history program couples will be held 2-4 p.m. at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of platter, $30; camoufl age parka, Building 1398, 3545 Garden Ave. focusing on Texans in American June 1 at the Central Library, 600 each month at the Longhorn Café, military spec’s, size large-regular, 9:20 a.m. - 32nd Medical Brigade JEWISH SERVICES military service, from Spanish Soledad St. Facilitators are Dan 1003 Rittiman Road. All active $35.Call 495-2296. Collective Service 8 p.m. - Jewish Worship, Texas through today, the event is Ratliff, PhD, Professor of Marriage duty, Reserve, National Guard and FOR SALE: New Penmate dog 11:01 - Contemporary “Crossroads” Friday, MPC 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Admis- and Therapy, St. Mary’s University retired sergeants major are invited kennel, one for large dog and one Brooke Army Medical 8:30 p.m. - Oneg Shabbat, sion is $8/adults; $7/seniors 65 and Gritchell Pelizzari, Clinical and encouraged to attend. Call for small dog; chaise lounge, with Center Chapel Friday, MPC and older; $6/children under 12; Intern, Family Life Center, St. 539-1178. adjustable back, wheels and new Building 3600, and free with membership, UTSA Mary’s University. Call 207-2500 pad, $68 obo; patio bench and 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. ISLAMIC SERVICE or Alamo Colleges identifi cation. for information. Foster a Puppy patio chair, both with cushions, 10 a.m. - Traditional 1:15 p.m. – Jummah, Friday, Call 458-2300 or visit http://www. The Department of Defense both for $23; solid wood French AMEDD TexanCultures.com. ‘Operation Comedy’ Free dog breeding program needs door, 36 inches wide, 80 inches CATHOLIC SERVICES for Military, Veterans families to foster puppies for three tall, $54; computer desk, $17. Call Daily Mass LATTER DAY SAINTS SERVICES Memorial Day Concerts The River Center Comedy Club months. Potential foster families 313-0061. Brooke Army Medical Center Chapel 1 p.m. - LDS Worship, Sunday, by Gateway Brass at 849 E. Commerce St. is the site need time and patience to raise a FOR SALE: 12 amp Eureka vacuum, Building 3600, AMEDD 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. The United States Air Force for “Operation Comedy,” a free puppy age 12 weeks to six months, $30; exercise bike, $25; offi ce chair, BUDDHIST SERVICES Band of the West Gateway Brass event for all military members, a stimulating and safe home $20; electric fan, $15; wood com- 11:05 a.m., Monday through Friday 1 p.m. – Buddhist Services, will perform Memorial Day tribute past and present veterans and environment and a desire to help puter desk, $30. Call 241-1291. Main Post (Gift) Chapel Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way Sunday, AMEDD concerts 7-8 p.m. Thursday at their guests from June 5 to 9. raise a military working dog. Call FOR SALE: New Rascal wheelchair, Arneson River Theatre at La Villita Founded by Army Infantry veteran 671-3686. $700 obo. Call 661-3765. For worship opportunities of faith groups not listed here, please visit the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Chaplain’s website at INSIDE from P20 a.m.-1 p.m. at Building 4011A, Top 3 meets 11:30 a.m.-12:30 invited and encouraged to attend. http://www.samhouston.army.mil/chaplain. off Reynolds and Wilson Way. Visit p.m. the second Thursday of Call 221-4424 or 837-9956. Basic Skills Education Program http://powertalkinternational.com/ each month at Building 2263. All Classes are Monday through or call 916-3406 or 221-8785. senior enlisted members and E-7 Retired Enlisted Association Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. selects are encouraged to attend. Chapter 80 of the Retired Edwards Aquifer Level for a period of 14 working days. Future Speakers The Top 3 association is aimed at Enlisted Association meets at 1 in feet above sea level as of May 24 Service members will receive on the Horizon establishing important relation- p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of instruction in reading comprehen- Enjoy food and develop public ships across all services. each month at the JBSA-Lackland CURRENT LEVEL* = 641.2' sion, vocabulary, and math skills. speaking and leadership skills Gateway Club. Call 658-2344. *determines JBSA water conservation stage The class is designed to teach the second and fourth Wednesday Sergeant Audie Murphy Club basic college preparatory skills to of each month, noon-1 p.m. at The SMA Leon L. Van Autreve Lost Property Normal - above 660' Stage III - 642' service members with a GT score the Joint Program Management Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Mur- If you have lost any property on Stage I - 660' Stage IV - 640.5' less than 110. Call 221-1738. Offi ce, Building 4196. Call 295- phy Club meets the last Thursday JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, call 221- Stage II - 650' Stage V - 637' 4921. of each month, noon-1 p.m. at the 2340. To claim items, you must For water restrictions, visit http:\\www.502abw.af.mil. Cloverleaf Communicators Army Medical Department Museum. have a form of photo identifi cation Meetings are held the fi rst and Top 3 Enlisted Association All Sergeant Audie Murphy or and be able to identify the property. third Friday of every month 11:45 The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Sergeant Morales members are Weekly Weather Watch NEWS BRIEFS als can fi nd the app in both the tiative ensures all wounded Soldiers The Army chief of staff and the Android and Apple store as “Tip- receive free alterations and modi- secretary of the Army established May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29 from P6 Submit Mobile.” The direct link to fi cations on all issued uniforms the Wounded Soldier and Family San the anonymous Internet tip line is in accordance with the Wounded Hotline to give Soldiers and their Antonio using a mobile phone application https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips. 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