A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH 66th Year • No. 44 • NOVEMBER 2, 2012 PAGE 3 INSIDE ... SUICIDE AWARENESS, P2 ... TIME TO VOTE, P3 ... CAM EVENTS, P4 ... SUNNY GREENWATTS, P6 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD NOVEMBER 2, 2012 COMMENTARY ON THE COVER McGruff the Crime Dog teaches Ran- BE THAT WINGMAN dolph Elementary School kindergart- ners the importance of reporting illegal activity to police Oct. 25 during Red Ribbon Week at Joint Base San Anto- Smallest action could 'save a life' nio-Randolph. For the complete story, By Airman 1st Class Albert Chang see page 3. Photo by Benjamin Faske 375th Comptroller Squadron My friend in the dorms “A few days later, I came to the was on the (date of separa- dorms to fi nd all of his belongings tion) rollback program and getting involuntarily, admin- outside his dorm room. Throughout istratively separated. He told me how he had the day, he had begun giving away Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph nothing to go back home to Editorial Staff and how disappointed his his possessions, which became a Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter parents were going to be source of instant alarm.” JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing Commander when he went back home. Todd G. White The news that he was go- JBSA/502nd ABW Public Affairs Director ing to be separated changed Marilyn C. Holliday his demeanor. A guy we all to fi nd all of his belongings outside a few days later. I ran into him with JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs Chief knew to be the jokester of the dorms his dorm room. Throughout the day, his supervisor at the shopette. I was became a relatively quiet guy. he had begun giving away his posses- worried perhaps he was mad at me Airman 1st Class Lincoln Korver Throughout the following week I sions, which became a source of instant because of the stigma associated with Editor went over to his dorm room after alarm. Furthermore, later that night "calling the authorities" on a friend. Robert Goetz work to help him clean and pack as when we were with a group of friends, Instead, he gave me a very tight hug Alex Salinas well as to, as cheesy as it sounds, he quietly said he just wanted to die, with a huge smile on his face and Staff Writers just be there for him. About two days then began laughing. said – and I'll never forget these words Maggie Armstrong into packing, one night when it was That night, I called my fi rst ser- – "Thank you man. I was in a really Graphic Designer just him and me, he broke down into geant, as I did not know who else to dark place in my life. Thank you." tears and started bawling. He also call, and informed her about the situ- (Editor’s note: The source of the Wingspread Offi ce told me he couldn't sleep the night ation. She instructed me to stay with preceding message is an email Air- 1150 5th Street East before and kept talking about how he him until she gave me a call back. A man 1st Class Albert Chang sent to Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 just "wanted it all to end." few minutes later, his fi rst sergeant, his leadership. The news story about Phone: (210) 652-4410 We continued talking and he as well as base security forces of- Airman Chang’s demonstration of Wingspread email seemed much better. I began taking fi cers, came by to take and put him wingmanship is available on the of- [email protected] him out to lunch throughout the next on watch. fi cial web site of the U.S. Air Force, Wingspread Advertisement Offi ce Prime Time Military Newspapers week, as well. The most touching thing about this at http://www.amc.af.mil/news/story_ Avenue E at Third Street A few days later, I came to the dorms whole experience is what occurred print.asp?id=123322643.) 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NOVEMBER 2, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 NEWS Cops, teachers reinforce 'drug-free' to kids By Alex Salinas ing children to collectively Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs say no to drugs and alco- hol, Randolph Elementary Students and faculty at Randolph Ele- School staff also incorpo- mentary School celebrated the nationally rated prevention messages recognized Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23- into their daily lessons. 31, with “I’m SUPER because I’m Drug “As teachers, we model and stress to Free!” as this year’s local theme. the children important current events Red Ribbon campaigns, which began and real-world issues,” Harley said. “Ev- in 1985, promote awareness of drug and ery moment is a teachable moment.” alcohol prevention and are opportunities While serious issues are discussed dur- to “fill students’ minds” with knowledge ing the campaign, student council mem- about the legal, social and family issues bers said that having fun complements associated with drug and alcohol use, and the educational process. also help them understand they can make “Red Ribbon Week is important to deliberate choices to keep drugs and al- teach kids to stay off drugs,” Jackson cohol from destroying their lives, Allison Hodges, Randolph Elementary School Harley, Randolph Elementary School fifth-grader and student council presi- third-grade teacher, said. dent, said. “Red Ribbon Week is a fun Students were encouraged to dress in week where we get to play games, red clothing during the week-long event, dress up and learn the importance of and the school’s student council passed out not doing drugs.” glow sticks and bookmarks “as an incen- Grace Fields, Randolph Elementary tive and visual reminder to stay drug free,” School fourth-grader and student council Harley said. representative, agreed. McGruff the Crime Dog visited the “I enjoy Red Ribbon Week because of school as part of the 902nd Security the dressing up to show people that doing Forces Squadron’s involvement. drugs is not fun,” she said. “It’s important “We wanted something fun and inter- because it teaches people not to do drugs Photo by Benjamin Faske active for the kids,” Air Force Staff Sgt. and to be healthy.” Air Force Senior Airman Addicus Niland, 902nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and Eric Simmons, 902nd SFS NCO in charge The campaign ultimately represents McGruff the Crime Dog, hand out information packets to kindergartners at Randolph El- of police services, said. “At their age, you an opportunity for parents and teachers ementary School Oct. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. can notice trends developing, so it’s very to guide children in a positive direction important to motivate them early to be they’ll lead the rest of their lives. hol are not part of a healthy or successful kids to help them become independent on the right path.” “It’s extremely important to show chil- lifestyle,” Harley said. “We need to appro- thinkers to have the ability to distinguish Along with daily announcements urg- dren at an early age that drugs and alco- priately talk about real-world issues with right from wrong.” JBSA voters prep for presidential election By Alex Salinas “Don’t forget to bring your voter registration card and Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs a form of ID to the polls,” Canciller added.