VIA Adds Lackland Bus Stops by Mike Joseph Last Two Years from 500 Riders a Month to of the Inexpensive VIA Alternative

A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • V ol. 68 No. 24 • JUNE 17, 2011

GETTING LOW AND DIRTY INSIDE Commentary 2 Recognition 6 What’s Happening 22

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Best youth program 14 Photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree Palacios Airman Basic Paul Nance low-crawls during an exercise at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training course during his sixth week of Air Force Basic Military Training. The BEAST introduces Airmen to the joint expeditionary concept and immerses them in deployment scenarios.

Rejoining BMT 15 VIA adds Lackland bus stops By Mike Joseph last two years from 500 riders a month to of the inexpensive VIA alternative. Staff Writer 150. “We have this service available and it “We’ll get VIA’s numbers in July and hope runs every 20 minutes,” Mr. Deane said. Lackland transportation offi cials and the the number (of riders) is up,” said Todd “If we increase ridership, we hope to add San Antonio VIA Metropolitan Transit have Deane, vehicle operations element chief for more services.” partnered to add three base bus stops on an the 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron. The fi rst Lackland bus leaves at 9:20 a.m Warhawk FC revamp 23 express route which loops from base to the “The VIA service is not just for BMT,” Saturday, and the last bus to base departs United Service Organization downtown. he said. “If you live in base housing, you the USO downtown at 6:42 p.m., arriving Recent stops added to the Saturday-only can park securely (near one of the stops) at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Deane said increased bus route are both southbound and northbound and take a bus downtown for a reasonable usage from the base may lead to length- Carswell Avenue at Truemper Street, and cost.” ened schedules and additional days to meet southbound on Craw Avenue, across from The Lackland-USO express route is $2.50 demand. Chaparral Fitness Center near the Defense one way. Transfers from the USO to oth- A VIA bus stop for Route 64 is also avail- Language Institute. The new route also er VIA destinations are an additional 15 able outside the Lackland Training Annex incorporates its only previous stop at the cents. gate. That stop is not part of the Lackland- BMT reception center on Carswell, north Originally geared toward BMT graduates USO express service but does connect to of Selfridge. and their families, transportation offi cials other VIA exchange hubs. View the Talespinner online Lackland transportation offi cials are at www.lackland.af.mil are encouraging technical training, Inter- For more information on the Lackland- hopeful the additional stops will increase American Air Forces Academy, DLI students USO schedule, VIA Route 65, visit the VIA VIA usage, which has dropped over the and anyone else on base to take advantage website at www.viainfo.net. PAGE 2 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 Airman rises to honor a fallen Soldier By Maj. Rosaire Bushey AETC Public Affairs Editorial staff I had the privilege to be a BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, very small part of several hun- 502ND AIR BASE WING COMMANDER dred people who gathered to honor a fallen warrior. Army OSCAR BALLADARES, Sgt. Thomas Bohall returned DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A to Texas from Afghanistan, PUBLIC AFFAIRS and he was met by a line of respect that stretched for JOE BELA, CHIEF OF INTERNAL more than half a mile. COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 Words, however, are a poor substitute to the sights and, SHANNON CARABAJAL, more specifi cally, to a single MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 face in which a whole world of non-verbal emotion collided. MIKE JOSEPH, STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 Lining the road there were uniforms, mostly ABUs, the PATRICK DESMOND, odd BDU, fl ight suits, civilian SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, slacks, skirts, suits. They were 671-5049 representative of the team that makes the military work. They DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 were worn by every skin tone you could consider, and they came equipped with boots, Offi ce: shoes, pumps, and heels; with 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 Lackland AFB, Texas berets, fl ight caps, garrison Photo by Melissa Peterson 78236-5103 caps and cowboy hats. They A motorcade processional transporting the remains of Army Sgt. Thomas A. Bohall of Bel Aire, Kan., travels down (210) 671-1786; stood under a double line of Harmon Drive at Randolph Air Force Base June 7. Sergeant Bohall was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation (fax) 671-2022 E-mail: [email protected] 50 state fl ags. Everywhere you Regiment, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. He was killed by Commander’s Action Line: looked you could see all of an improvised explosive device during an insurgent attack May 26 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. actionline@lackland. af.mil. America represented. Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) For advertising information: At the end of the line, only assume was his wife, pride -- the pride she had for of 74 motorcycles from the Prime Time Military Newspapers through the base gates, two girlfriend or sister. I’ll never Sgt. Bohall - Thomas -- re- Patriot Guard, providing top 2203 S. Hackberry ladder trucks from local fi re know. She was no more than gardless of the relationship cover for Sgt. Bohall and his San Antonio, Texas 78210 two feet away. She was sitting they shared. family. (210) 534-8848 departments formed an arch (fax) 534-7134 across the road, with an sideways in her car, facing di- Mostly, however, I saw in Salutes were lowered, cars American fl ag hanging. As the rectly into the row of us lining her face thankfulness. She moved, groundskeepers went procession approached, what the road. Her face, wracked was staring at people who back to work, but it was all This newspaper is published by little noise there was ceased. with grief and desperately had never met Thomas, never quieter now. Did it matter Prime Time Military Newspapers, a Cars stopped, contractors straining to hold back tears met her or her family, and that we were there; that we private fi rm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive writ- doing grounds maintenance that would end her connec- yet here they were. On some took an insignifi cant portion of ten contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. stood at attention and doffed tion with us, was a storm of level I think she probably our lives and saluted a fallen This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication their hats, uniformed service emotion. understood at that moment comrade? for members of the U.S. military ser- members saluted. Barely visible beneath the that Thomas had always been Had you seen this woman’s vices. Contents of the Talespinner are not necessarily the offi cial views of, or As Sgt. Bohall passed, I grief there was also a hint of around family, even when he face, her eyes, her gratitude, endorsed by, the U.S. government, the dipped my eyes and in a a smile on her tear-stained was far from home. you wouldn’t even ask. Department of Defense, or the Depart- ment of the Air Force. fraction of a second, locked lips. That near-smile and her In a second, she was gone, It made a difference. It mat- The appearance of advertising in this eyes with a woman who I can wide eyes spoke clearly of replaced by the low rumble tered ... a lot. publication, including inserts or supple- ments, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the De- partment of the Air Force or Prime Time COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE Military Newspapers, of the products or services advertised. 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MPS OPERATING HOURS CHANGE Military Personnel Section functions in three areas will begin closing every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. for in-house training starting June 29. The closures will affect customer service, the Force management offi ce, and career development. Offi ces and the functions affected by the early closures are: customer service for identifi cation cards, DEERS and leaveweb; Force management offi ce for inprocessing, awards and decorations; and career development for outbound assignments, student actions and separations.

NEW ITALY PCS DEPENDENT REGULATIONS New regulations are in place for permanent change of station dependents to Italy which now require both no-fee passports and visas prior to arrival. Service members will not depart without meeting those requirements. The Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett James Lee, a member of the hematology and oncology clinic at Wilford Hall Medical Center, administers intravenous therapy to Susan Burgditt. Italian government will start turning back Ms. Burgditt received the treatment as part of her struggle with cancer. dependents to process their visas correctly or only allow the families a 90-day visa. The 90-day visas will force the family out of the country or to pay a signifi cant fi ne WHMC hematology, oncology to BAMC for staying past the 90 days. The travel By Sue Campbell “We are grateful that the Lackland Fisher Houses will con- cost is not reimbursable and members are 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs tinue to support our patients,” said Ms. Condron. “The Fisher responsible for the expense. Houses at Fort Sam Houston are consistently full due to the Requirements are available at https:// The Fisher Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and all inpatient Army mission for wounded warriors and their families. We www.fcg.pentagon.mil. hematology and oncology services at Wilford Hall Medical were concerned both about availability of space at Fort Sam Center will move to Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston and also the risk of housing our immune-compro- COMMUNITY THEATER AUDITIONS Houston, on June 22. The move is part of the Base Realign- mised patients along with their wounded warrior population, Final auditions for the Lackland ment and Closure process to relocate all inpatient services who are more likely to have open wounds or infections re- Performing Arts Group’s fall production, to BAMC. lated to their combat injuries. “Happy Days, The Musical,” are tonight, The Department of Defense BMT program has been “Having the Lackland Fisher Houses continue to host our 5-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center. housed at Wilford Hall since its inception in 1985. The unit patients and their families will be ideal, as they are ensur- The musical is scheduled for two is the only allogeneic BMT unit in the DoD, and performs the ing available space for our transplant and oncology missions weekend fall performances, Sept. 15-16 majority of autologous bone marrow transplants. During an and helping decrease the chance of cross-contamination and and Sept. 22-23. For information, call 671- allogeneic BMT, a person receives stem cells from a sibling infection, while maintaining full services for wounded war- 2619 or 671-2352. or an unrelated donor. Autologous stem cell transplants are riors,” she said. transplants in which patients receive their own stem cells. Regular shuttle bus services between the Lackland and MANDATORY DBIDS REGISTRATION Bone marrow transplants are used to treat a number of Fort Sam medical facilities will help provide transportation The 502nd Air Base Wing has man- cancers and certain non-cancerous diseases. The 10-bed for Fisher House occupants. The Fisher BMT unit will initially dated all Joint Base San Antonio Common Fisher BMT unit operates 7 days a week and averages about be located in BAMC’s 6th fl oor west wing. The BMT clinic Access Card and Teslin (retirees, depen- 70 transplants each year. will be located in trailer 12, lot D, by the medical mall. The dents) cardholders to register into the “The Army and Air Force hematology and oncology pro- BMT clinic hours of operation will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Defense Biometric Identifi cation System, or grams merged at Wilford Hall in September 2007 and have Monday-Friday and after hours and weekend coverage will DBIDS, before Oct. 1. been working jointly since that time,” said Stephanie Con- be provided for patients, as needed. Failure to register into DBIDS prior to dron, nurse manager of the Hematology/Oncology Flight. The hematology/oncology service will eventually move into Oct. 1 may result in delayed entry at any “All our inpatient services and the bone marrow transplant the hospital’s new tower when construction is completed. of the JBSA installation gates. clinic are now relocating en masse to BAMC, and the Wilford The inpatient hematology/oncology and BMT unit and the For more information, call 671-9162. Hall hematology/oncology outpatient clinic will move there BMT clinic will move onto the 5th fl oor, and the hematol- later this summer,” she said. ogy/oncology clinic and the oncology pharmacy will move to COMMISSARY HOLIDAY HOURS BMT patients usually transition back and forth between the 3rd fl oor. The Lackland Commissary will be open inpatient and outpatient status throughout the course of their “We are excited about the move and are dedicated to on Independence Day, July 4, from 8 a.m. therapy. Most of the patients are not San Antonio residents continue providing the same high-quality, patient-centered to 4 p.m. and they often depend on Fisher Houses for lodging during care our patients have come to expect and deserve,” said their treatment, which can take weeks. Ms. Condron. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 CYBERCOM deputy commander visits 24th AF By Tech. Sgt. Scott McNabb “We spend a fair amount of our time defending 24th Air Force Public Affairs the networks because there are a lot of very active intrusions going on,” said General Schmidle. The second in command at United States Cyber “People trying to get into our networks; people Command saw fi rsthand what Air Forces Cyber trying to do spear phishing. They send e-mails so brings to the fi ght during a visit here June 6. that when you open the attachment, it releases United States Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert E. malware into the system.” Schmidle, Jr., CYBERCOM deputy commander, vis- He said when asked by the proper authorities, ited from his headquarters at Ft. George G. Meade, the fi nal line of operation for CYBERCOM and units Md., touring the 624th Operations Center, 23rd like 24th Air Force is providing offensive cyber Information Operations Squadron, the 90th Infor- operations. mation Operations Squadron and more during his “AFCYBER is our Air Force component and they time with the Air Force component of the com- have a tremendous amount of capability,” General mand. Schmidle said. General Schmidle directs the forces and daily General Schmidle said one of CYBERCOM’s focus activities of CYBERCOM. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott McNabb areas is the integration of cyber operations with As the deputy commander, he also coordinates Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle Jr., U.S. Cyber conventional military operations. the Department of Defense computer network at- Command deputy commander, meets with Col. William Bur- He said the question most people ask of the com- tack and computer network defense missions. ton Jr., 24th Air Force chief of staff, before leaving Lackland mand is how to create a greater bond between the He said CYBERCOM oversees the operations of June 7. General Schmidle visited 24th Air Force and several capabilities in the world of cyber and the conven- the DoD information networks for the Department of its subordinate units June 6. The numbered air force is the tional force capabilities that the combatant com- of Defense and Air Forces Cyber works closely with Air Force component of CYBERCOM. manders are likely to employ. the command to cover the Air Force portion of “We believe that there ought to be a very, very the DoDIN. General Schmidle explained CYBERCOM is ul- close connection between those two,” he said. “Anything that (has) '.mil' at the end of it is in timately responsible for defending each network “Quite frankly, the Air Force has done a very the domain that we are responsible for operat- and leverages some of the capabilities provided by good job and is leading the way in the integra- ing,” said General Schmidle. “We’re very closely the National Security Agency in order to be able tion of cyber effects into the way the service op- connected.” to see the threats that exist. erates.” PAGE 6 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Derek Jenkins Quinton Garvin Flight 421 Flight 419 lowing 65 Airmen for being Thomas Kennedy Sean Kenny Shaun Khilnani Kyle Stutzman, 320th TRS, selected as honor graduates Flight 414 Jacob Klockenga William Spencer Flight 420 among 657 trainees graduat- Jason Barnett Ryan Powers Jordan Stanley Matthew Smith, 320th TRS, ing today: Edward Kilanowski Joshua White Flight 422 Flight 420 Stephen Kuebler Flight 412 Shawna Edwards-Miller Thomas Martinez Travis Dill Tisha Nakatani Female Airmen 320th Training Squadron Joshua Menard Steven Jackson Lei Yang Ariel Schaufl er, 326th TRS, Flight 419 Micheal Vandijk Dane Jusula Flight 422 Tristan Alf Brian Korte 331st Training Squadron Grace Wheeler, 331st TRS, Eric Bozzo 322nd Training Squadron Samuel Pragle Flight 416 Flight 416 Christopher Donohue Flight 409 Jacob Vail Casey Arnold Brittany Collins, 326th TRS, Logan Frazier Gregory Beecham Breanna Cayou Flight 422 Wilson Kennerly Jacob Clark 324th Training Squadron Kristin Murray Kristin Murray, 331st TRS, Ryan Lajoie Mark Foster Flight 417 Meghan Servais Flight 416 Vaughn Page Matthew Hardman Bradford Brooks Jayme Suess Tyler Ritter Jason Martinez Jonathan Claver Sara Wrann Male Flights Jonathan Thornburg Westley Mohnach Michael Davenport 320th TRS, Flight 419 Flight 420 Timothy Stanich Benjamin Shuck Top BMT Airman 320th TRS, Flight 420 Steven Allen Cory Taylor Michael Swan Christopher Donohue, 320th Julian Burgess Edward Zavala Flight 418 TRS, Flight 419 Female Flights Joshua Hill Flight 410 Nathan Asay 326th TRS, Flight 422 Grace Johnson Matthew Lomonaco Most Physically Fit 331st TRS, Flight 416 321st Training Squadron David Morey Male Airmen Flight 413 323rd Training Squadron Jonathan Reed Mark Foster, 322nd TRS, Flight Top Academic Flights Matthew Codalata Flight 411 409 321st TRS, Flight 414 Austin Cox Vincent Crose 326th Training Squadron Dathan Bittner, 320th TRS, 320th TRS, Flight 419

PRAISE THAT SINGS Airmen recognized for high CDC scores

Congratulations to the following Airmen for scor- ing 90 or higher on their Career Development Course examination during April and May:

802nd Contracting Squadron 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Tech. Sgt. Jessica Fleurimond; Squadron Airman 1st Class Scott Airman Vijay Rawat Thomas; Tech. Sgt. Nicole Cleland 59th Medical Wing 802nd Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman April Martinez Airman 1st Class Justin Thompson; Airman Caprisha Drane; 59th Mental Health Squadron Airman 1st Class Amanda Barton Airman 1st Class Brian Machi

59th Emergency Medical Squadron 59th Medical Logistics and Staff Sgt. Douglas Rozelle Readiness Squadron Staff Sgt. Tyler White 59th Laboratory Squadron Airman 1st Class Nicholas 59th Orthopedics Bialobos; Airman 1st Class David and Rehabilitation Squadron Eley; Airman 1st Class Aliza Scott; Staff Sgt. Michael Vanderhoef Airman 1st Class Nadezhda Shimanski

59th Maternal/Child Care Airman 1st Class Joy Bricker

59th Medical Inpatient Squadron Photo by Sid Luna Airman 1st Class Tamika Fleming Aija Penix (left) leads the gospel choir during rehearsal June 9. A free concert followed 59th Medical Operations Squadron the week-long Joint Base San Antonio gospel workshop June 10 at the Hope Chapel. Staff Sgt. Sunshine Mays JUNE 17, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 New UCC to off er after-hours care By Maj. Erika Hooper at the new Wilford Hall Urgent Care 59th Emergency Medical Squadron Center. The new UCC will be housed in the It’s 10 p.m. and your child has a fe- emergency department’s current loca- ver with an earache. Or, you’ve twisted tion. It will operate 24 hours a day, your ankle while running and now it seven days a week on a walk-in basis. is swollen and painful. What do you The UCC will see patients with minor do now? illnesses and injuries who require ur- For years, the answer was easy for gent care, but are not serious enough many people in the San Antonio area. for the emergency department. They headed to the Wilford Hall Medi- “Many times patients get sick after cal Center Emergency Department hours or in the middle of the night where they were seen and treated. and they do not want or need an ER, However, after decades of service to but civilian urgent care clinics are not the military benefi ciaries and San An- open that late. The new UCC will be tonio community, the emergency de- a perfect place for them,” said Capt. partment will offi cially close its doors Stephen Ray, 59th Emergency Medical July 1. Squadron clinical nurse specialist. The Air Force will continue to pro- The main goal of most urgent care vide high quality care for emergent and clinics is to provide access for unsched- life threatening issues at the Brooke uled acute minor medical care. Army Medical Center Emergency De- “Ideally, a patient would be seen partment, Fort Sam Houston, working fi rst with their primary care manager, in partnership alongside U.S. Army but if there is no availability and they Photo by Tech Sgt. Andy Bellamy Medical Department personnel there. cannot wait for care for an acute mi- Marlene Williams, left, licensed vocational nurse, and Capt. Mackenzie Prince, registered In addition, high quality urgent care nor condition, then the UCC would be nurse, check Lt. Col. Bart Hughes’ vital signs in the Wilford Hall Medical Center Emergency will be provided to active duty mem- Department. Wilford Hall will close the ED on July 1, converting it to an urgent care center that bers, their dependents and retirees See UCC P11 will treat minor illnesses and injuries.

Be Responsible! Seat Belts Save Lives! Buckle Up And Wear Yours! PAGE 10 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 JBSA Stage 3 water restrictions in eff ect By Steve Elliott by the authority, the website stated. Fort Sam Houston News Leader The current drought is the third Edwards Aquifer Level worst in Texas history, according to As a result of the continuing Texas State Climatologist John Niels- CURRENT LEVELin =feet 642.9’ above sea level drought conditions, the Bexar County en-Gammon. CURRENT LEVEL* = 640.4’ index well J-17 – the offi cial well for In “Climate Abyss,” the online blog *determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage recording groundwater elevations in Mr. Nielsen-Gammon writes for the the San Antonio Pool of the Edwards Houston Chronicle (http://blog.chron. Normal - above 660’ Aquifer – fell under 642 feet mean sea com/climateabyss), data indicates the Stage I - 660’ level earlier this week. current drought is the state’s third- Stage II - 650’ This was the trigger that sent all harshest, trailing droughts in 1918 three Joint Base San Antonio mili- and 1956. Stage III - 642’ tary installations into Stage 3 water “Those droughts were preceded Stage IV - 640.5’ restrictions. by other dry years, making water Stage V - 637’ The J-17 well is actually located at shortages then more severe,” said Fort Sam Houston and serves as the Mr. Nielsen-Gammon, who also is a For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil offi cial well for recording groundwa- Texas A&M University professor of ter elevations in the San Antonio Pool atmospheric sciences. designated watering day. or 7, Thursday is the watering day; of the Edwards Aquifer, according to The changes facing homeowners off • Address/facility number ends in 8 the Edwards Aquifer Authority web- base and residents of on-base housing In Stage 3, the watering days are: or 9, Friday is the watering day. site (http://www.edwardsaquifer.org). from Stage 2 are substantial. J-17 is the most cited and recog- “All the Stage 2 restrictions are still • Address/facility number ends in 0 “Use of portable yard pools is pro- nized in a network of observation in place. In addition, irrigation is now or 1, Monday is the watering day; hibited, as well as fi re hydrant and wells maintained by the Edwards once every other week with watering • Address/facility number ends in 2 sewer fl ushing,” Mr. Martinez added. Aquifer Authority to monitor aquifer times from 3 to 8 a.m. and 8 to 10 or 3, Tuesday is the watering day; “Government-operated vehicles are conditions in Uvalde, Medina, Bexar, p.m.,” said Anthony Martinez, 502nd • Address/facility number ends in allowed to be washed once per month Comal, and Hays counties. Civil Engineer Squadron. “This will be 4 or 5, Wednesday is the watering and no new planting is allowed.” Water level readings at J-17 are done with an irrigation system, sprin- day; continuously recorded and monitored kler or soaker hose, and only on your • Address/facility number ends in 6 See RESTRICTIONS P11 JUNE 17, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 UCC from P9 an option,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Patrick Muehlberger, commander, 59th EMDS. Examples of appropriate complaints for the UCC include coughs, fl u, nausea, rashes, ear ache, sprains and minor cuts. Patients with issues that are too complex for the UCC to handle will be transferred to the BAMC ED or another ED for further evaluation. Most UCCs do not have ambulance service capabilities co-located in the same area. “Our ambulances are staffed by certifi ed para- medics who belong to the 59th EMDS, but they will remain stationed on Lackland to provide medical coverage for the large basic trainee and technical school population and to transport patients from the UCC to BAMC or other facility when necessary,” said Maj. Chris Lawler, commander, 59th Emergency Medical Flight. “As we transition from an ED to UCC, the Air Force and 59th Medical Wing are committed to excellence and patient safety,” said Colonel Muehlberger.

RESTRICTIONS from P10 Additionally, there will be no watering on weekends with a sprinkler, soaker hose or irrigation system. According to the SAWS website (http://www. saws.org/conservation/aquifermgmt/stage3. shtml), use of fountains, waterfalls, or other aesthetic water features – outdoors or indoors – is prohibited, unless a variance has been grant- ed for 100 percent non-potable water use. As JBSA continues during this drought, watering rules must be strictly adhered to. The Joint Base San Antonio Drought Management Plan is on the 502nd Air Base Wing website at http://www.502abw.af.mil. “JBSA personnel should not confuse the JBSA water restrictions with the SAWS restric- tion levels,” Mr. Martinez stressed. “At this point of the drought, the JBSA water restrictions are more stringent and begin sooner than SAWS restrictions. “JBSA Stage IV of water restrictions will oc- cur when the J-17 level reaches 640.5 feet,” Mr. Martinez added. “As we get into these more severe stages, we'll need everyone's help to conserve.” For people who live off base, SAWS has an online form to report water wasters at http:// www.saws.org/conservation/waterwaste/re- portform.cfm. These offenses can lead to cita- tions and ﬁ nes for homeowners and businesses not following the rules. The SAWS website also states that citizens who witness water waste by businesses or housing subdivisions can call 704-7297 and select option 4 to make a report. To report water and sewer emergencies, including main breaks, any time of day or night, call 704-SAWS (7297) for an immediate response. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 AIRMAN EARNS PURPLE HEART Federal Executive Board honors award winners Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing were honored during the annual awards luncheon for the Alamo Federal Executive Board June 8 at the Omni San Antonio Hotel. The Federal Executive Board encourages close cooperation between government agencies at a local level, particularly in the areas of emergency preparedness, human capital readiness, and in- tergovernmental and community activities. Congratulations to the 2011 award winners from the 502nd ABW:

Category 5 (professional) Winner: Steve Goldman, 502 ABW Equal Oppor- tunity Ofﬁ ce First runner up: Michael Valdez, 802nd Comp- troller Squadron

Category 6 (customer service) Winner: James Bivens, 502nd Mission Support Group Judges Advocate Ofﬁ ce

Category 10 (team, 11 or more members) Second runner up: Randolph Fire and Emergency Photo by Dwayne R. Snader Services Flight, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers (left), the Air Force Civil Engineer, presents the Purple Heart medal to Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Fye, a member of the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, June 8 at Brooke Army Medical Center. Ser- Honorable Mention geant Fye, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, was wounded by an IED in Afghanistan last month. He also received Vaughn Caudill, 502nd ABW the Air Force Combat Action Medal. JUNE 17, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 Fun in the summer sun can be painful The temperatures are heating up, heat-related illnesses. such as benzocaine. There’s little evi- schools are out and people are spend- • Be aware of the invisible sun dence that these products are effec- ing more time outdoors enjoying the which is the sun on a cloudy or over- tive. In some cases, they may even ir- warmer weather. Too much time in the cast day. It is easy to think that sun- ritate the skin. sun and heat, however, can be danger- burn won’t develop because of cooler • Don’t break blisters. You’ll only ous and might lead to potential heat- temperatures or breezes on a cloudy slow the healing process and increase related illnesses and injuries. day while in reality sunburn is devel- the risk of infection. If needed, lightly Keep these outdoor safety tips in oping on your skin. cover blisters with gauze. mind to prevent heat exhaustion or • Limit exposure to refl ective surfac- • If needed, take anti-infl ammatory stroke and to ensure your summer is es like water. UV rays can be refl ected medication such as aspirin or ibupro- a safe and pleasant one: off of water and sand, so continue to fen according to the label instructions • Wear proper clothing, including practice sun protective behaviors even until redness and soreness subside. a long sleeved shirt, long pants, sun- when in shady areas and near refl ec- Don’t give children or teenagers aspi- glasses that block 100 percent of ul- tive surfaces. rin. It may cause Reye’s syndrome, a traviolet rays and a hat with at least The American Association of Derma- rare but potentially fatal disease. a three-inch brim. tology recommends applying sunblock • Within a few days, the affected • Apply and reapply sunscreen when with an SPF of at least 15 to all sun area may begin to peel. This is your out in the sun, especially during peak exposed areas and reapplying every body’s way of getting rid of the top hours. two hours. Even those with the best layer of damaged skin. While skin is • Waterproof sunscreens last awhile sun safety intentions sometimes fi nd peeling, continue to use moisturizing in the water, but reapply sunscreen themselves with a sunburn. If this hap- cream. when coming out of the water. pens, follow these steps recommended • Consult a doctor for treatment if • Apply a lip balm with at least SPF by the Mayo Clinic to prevent further severe sunburn covers a large portion 15. damage to your skin and to help ease • Apply aloe or moisturizing cream of your body with blisters, is accom- • Stay in the shade whenever pos- any discomfort: to the affected skin. Avoid products panied by a high fever or severe pain, sible and avoid the peak hours of the • Apply cold compresses, such as a containing alcohol, which can further or doesn’t begin to improve within a sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. towel dampened with cool water, to the dry out skin. Beware of sunburn treat- few days. • Drink plenty of water to avoid affected skin or take a cool bath. ment products containing anesthetics, (Courtesy Air Force Safety Center) PAGE 14 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 Air Force best Youth program earns top honors By Mike Joseph a diversity award. Staff Writer Lt. Col. Chad Schrecengost, 802nd FSS commander, said it’s a solid combi- After being named the best youth nation that makes the Lackland Youth program in Air Education and Train- Program the best in the Air Force. ing Command for 2010, the Lackland “You start with fantastic facilities Youth Center director hoped to one day and develop some dynamic programs,” win the Air Force-level competition. Colonel Schrecengost said. “However, One day came a lot sooner than ex- the constant all along has been the pected for both the youth program and tremendous staff in delivering that its director, Susan Brasel. The 802nd service to the children. Force Support Squadron youth pro- “Any time I have a down day, I’ll gram was recently named best in the go to the youth center and see what’s Air Force. happening, especially in the summer. “I set a goal to win the Air Force It’s an automatic pick-me-up. It’s high Youth Program of the Year,” said Ms. energy, a testament to Susan and her Brasel, who became director in Janu- staff.” ary 2010. “(To win) would mean we Ms. Brasel credits listening to the were servicing all facets of the youth youth and obtaining grants to the pro- program. gram’s success. “I put that goal in writing, on Power She said the Lackland program Point, and set it to music. I’ve learned doesn’t offer just the typical programs when a goal is set in writing and a because the staff thinks outside the fi rm commitment is made to achieve box to address needs and develop pro- it, somehow the law of attraction is grams. going to bring the people, the items “We had a teen forum recently,” and the fi nances to make it happen,” Ms. Brasel said. “We wanted to know she said. what we could do for them, what they Ms. Brasel said meeting the goal in weren’t getting in school. the fi rst 365 days was never expected, “They wanted textbooks in the build- “not in a million years.” ing – done. Stacey High School doesn’t She said just winning at the AETC offer driver’s education, so we’re go- level would be a fi rst step to higher ing to institute a class here over the level competition. summer.” “We beat some pretty good pro- The program was also recently rec- grams in AETC and that was a good ognized by another organization. In start,” Ms. Brasel said. “I thought, now 2010, the persistence by Ms. Brasel I know what needs to be done to com- and the staff in applying for Boys and pete at the Air Force level. Needless to Girls Club grants resulted in $38,000 say, we were very thrilled to win the for the youth program. It was the high- Air Force award.” est total awarded by the organization For the October 2009 through Sep- to military services. tember 2010 award period, a wide “It was a shock to me because I range of activities were instituted at thought everyone was fi ghting for the youth center. Among the programs money,” Ms. Brasel said. that served 8,800 youth were summer Visitors to the youth center also camps, a digital photography course, confi rm how the program meets the participation in the Bexar County 4-H base youth needs. show, family fi tness activities and cul- “It’s been validated to me by spous- tural-ethnicity awareness events. es’ clubs from all over the Air Force Photo by Alan Boedeker Youth membership grew to 3,300, who tour here,” Ms. Brasel said. Children participate in games at the Lackland Youth Center. The youth center served 8,800 and the center hosted more than “They are blown away by the ac- children last year with a variety of programs including summer camps, digital photography 11,000 visitors. The staff also garnered tivities and the programming we have course, fi tness activities and cultural awareness events. The 802nd Force Support Squadron Air Force certifi cates of excellence, here. They don’t have it at their bas- youth program was recently324 named best in the Air Force. The staff also earned Air Force and the center was recognized by the es.” certifi cates of excellence and was recognized by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Boys and Girls Clubs of America with JUNE 17, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 Chief rejoins basic military training

PhotoPhoto bby RbRRobbinobbin CCresswellresswell Chief Master SgtSgt. Kenneth WiWilliams,lliams Air Force Basic Military Training superintendentsuperintendent, talks to basic trainees recently at the GatewayGateway ChapelChapel.

By Mike Joseph year who come through BMT. process,” he said. “I recently sat in on a meeting Staff Writer “I look at myself as an extension of basic military when the project’s nuts and bolts were being dis- training,” he said. “I want to model the proper be- cussed. he new Air Force Basic Military Train- havior, character and core values that we expect of “I couldn’t stop smiling when I thought about ing superintendent is excited about his our MTIs, who in turn impart those qualities into where we’re taking Airmen and the Air Force. return to Lackland and inspired over our Airmen. We’re evolving into what I think is the right direc- the opportunity to help shape the Air “I’m just in awe of our MTIs. My role is to of- tion for the Air Force, and staying in step with the Force’s future. fer leadership when and as needed to the military world.” “To be selected to rejoin this wonderful and pow- training instructors and the commander, and what- Construction of the new dormitories wasn’t the erful ever-changing machine called Air Force Basic ever else I can do to impact and move basic training only change Chief Williams encountered on his re- Military Training, it’s been just a joy,” said Chief from where it is today to where we’re going.” turn. The Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Train- Master Sgt. Kenneth Williams. “I see it as an oppor- Chief Williams can partially see where the Air ing course and expansion of BMT to 8.5 weeks are tunity to make a difference in the enlisted corps.” Force is headed behind his offi ce at 737th TRG important development tools, Chief Williams said, Chief Williams is a veteran of more than 27 years headquarters. Construction is rapidly progressing in meeting future Air Force needs. in the Air Force, including a fi ve-year assignment on two new Airmen Training Complexes and one “When I left basic training, warrior week was in at BMT during the mid-1990s. He’s enthusiastic and dining/classroom facility, with two more ATCs and its infancy,” he said. “Now we have the BEAST and passionate about molding the next generation of another dining/classroom facility to follow. 8.5 weeks to help produce mission-ready, knowl- Airmen. The fi rst ATC in the $900 million, multi-year proj- edge-enabled warrior Airmen of character. A former command chief master sergeant, Chief ect opens next spring. The chief’s eyes light up and “We have to prepare our young Airmen to meet Williams wants to be a role model for the 737th he breaks into a broad smile when discussing the the world’s evolving, emerging challenges, and pro- Training Group’s 550-plus Military Training In- facilities. vide combatant commanders mission-ready warrior structor corps and the nearly 40,000 trainees a “It’s very, very exciting to be a part of this whole Airmen of character to meet those challenges.” PAGE 16 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 County bans sale, use of fi reworks Under a disaster declaration your home because of fi reworks.’ We drought conditions. signed June 10 by Bexar County simply can’t put commerce above Fire and weather professionals Judge Nelson Wolff, fi reworks will the safety of the community.” expect the KBDI for Bexar County not be sold in Bexar County and it Bexar County typically receives to reach the 700s by the July Fourth will be illegal to use them. an average of 13.79 inches of rain holiday. Citing the extreme drought con- by this time of the year. The year On the KBDI scale, 800 represents ditions, Wolff also asked Gov. Rick to date precipitation has been sig- the driest air and soil conditions. Perry to extend the declaration nifi cantly less in 2011, totaling only The weather forecast for the next beyond the 60 hours to cover the 4.03. week has daily high temperatures entire 10 day selling period and the The rainfall received in the fall around 100 degrees with winds July Fourth holiday. was signifi cant enough only to cause from 5 mph to gusts of 25 mph. “The last time we had an all-out more problems for this fi re season Humidity, which also affects fi re ban on fi reworks in 2008, the condi- by creating tall, now dried grasses conditions, is expected to remain tions then were not near as bad as and vegetation. around 51 percent. they are now,” Wolff said. The Keetch Byram Drought Index A violation of the ban could result “We don’t like telling a business (KBDI) is currently at 694 on the 0 to in a fi ne up to $1,000. they can’t open, but we also don’t 800 scale. A KBDI reading from 600 (Source: Bexar County Commis- want to tell a family, ‘Sorry you lost to 800 represents the most extreme sioners Court) JUNE 17, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 PAGE 19 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 IDEA program KEEPING ORDER deadline nears Lackland personnel who “think big” for the remain- der of the month still have an opportunity to “win big.” All eligible ideas submitted through the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness Program by June 30 will be entered into a drawing for an iPad during the Lackland program’s “Think Big – Win Big” campaign. Criteria for the “Think Big – Win Big” iPad drawing has been expanded from the program’s cash award requirements. Eligible idea requirements remain the same for cash awards; however, an added bonus is all eligible submitted entries, not just approved ideas, qualify for the iPad drawing. The iPad drawing submission pool also increases from active-duty military and Department of Defense civilians to include base contractors with Common Access Cards, who otherwise are not eligible for cash awards but can qualify for the iPad drawing. To submit an idea, create a profi le at https://ipds. Photo by Seaman Steven Cooney randolph.af.mil/ipds. For eligibility, an idea must be Master Chief Petty Offi cer of the Navy Rick West meets with and encourages students attending Master-at-Arms “A” School the submitter’s own or a new application on an old during a visit at Naval Technical Training Center Lackland June 6. As the Navy’s force protection experts, Master-at-Arms principle; must benefi t the Air Force; and must be personnel provide specialized security and force protection services at Naval stations and aboard ships around the world. submitted in the proper format (present method, pro- posed method, and expected benefi ts). An idea that requires a supporting document and/ or a Separate Improvement Process (SIP) form is not considered an eligible idea until after the supporting document is approved. Ideas then may be submitted as “After-the-fact” or “Confi rmatory.” For more details, refer to Air Force Instruction 38-401 or contact Janet Vera, IDEA program offi ce management assistant, at 671-2274 (671-CASH). PAGE 20 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 Chiefs run for ,

aids warriors, museum ➤

Photos by Alan Boedeker Chief Master Sgt. Tyrone Davis, right, presents a $1,000 check to retired Chief Master Sgt. Deb Compton, Enlisted Heritage Foundation vice president. The foundation aims to build a new state-of-the-art enlisted heritage museum on Lackland. ➤ Airmen participate in the Lack- land Chiefs Group Freedom Run Saturday. Nearly 1,300 people participated in the 5K run which raised money for the Center for the Intrepid and the Enlisted Heritage Foundation. JUNE 17, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 COMMUNITY

Local BRIEFS CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE EVENT available at the Gateway and Kelly 129, or call 671-2728. PCS HOUSEHOLD GOODS PROCEDURES source for veterans, their families A Caribbean-American Heritage Clubs or www.afclubs.net. The Department of Defense is and other concerned citizens. It Month event is June 29, 11 a.m. to 1 The application submission BASE EXCHANGE CONTEST experiencing diffi culties scheduling routinely take calls from active duty, p.m., in Bldg. 171, conference rooms deadline is July 1. Registration in a $50 gift card household goods shipments with Reserve, National Guard personnel 6006 and 3024, at Port San Antonio. For more information, call 645- drawing continues through June 30 the summer permanent change of and their families seeking assis- “A Taste of Caribbean” features 7034. at the Lackland Base Exchange. station season, and working through tance and information on mental food, music, displays and cooking The local drawing is part of a intermittent connectivity problems health counseling, veteran benefi ts, demonstrations. OPERATION HOMEFRONT FUNDRAISER national promotion sponsored by the with the online Defense Personal bereavement and various other For entry into the food samples A Dance for a Difference fund- Army and Air Force Exchange Service Property System. issues. room, patrons must attend one of raiser benefi ting Operation Home- and Mars/Wrigley. To ensure quality customer The center’s 877-WAR-VETS the three 15-minute presentations in front is July 2, 7 p.m., at Martinez Signing up for the Lackland give- service during the summer surge number is answered 24/7, 365 days room 6006. Hall. away automatically registers entries season and mitigate the challenges a year. More information is also Operation Homefront provides into a national sweepstakes drawing securing pack/pick up dates, a available at www.vetcenters.va.gov. AF SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS emergency assistance for military for a $10,000 prize. minimum of three week’s notice and Air Force Services will give away troops, families they leave behind The Lackland $50 gift card draw- alternate dates will be required for WHMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CLOSING 25 $1,000 scholarships this year to and wounded warriors returning ing for one will be in late July. all household goods shipments. The Wilford Hall Medical Center current Air Force club members and home. Tickets are $12 and can be Contestants must be age 18 or Personal property customers also Emergency Department will close their family members. purchased at the door or in advance. older; no purchase is necessary for should contact the traffi c manage- on June 30, and become an Urgent Family members include spouse, For more information, call Joanne entry. ment offi ce as soon as possible Care Center on July 1. Emergency dependent children or step-children, Heston at 693-5959. after receiving orders. services will be available at Brooke and dependent grandchildren of club CARSWELL AVENUE CLOSURES Army Medical Center after the members who have been accepted or RETIREE OFFICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The northbound lane of Carswell VETERANS AFFAIRS CALL CENTER WHMC Emergency Department are enrolled for the fall 2011 semes- Volunteers are needed to work in from Truemper to Femoyer Blvd. will The Veterans Affairs combat closure. ter as a full or part-time student in the Lackland Retiree Activity Offi ce be closed through the end of June call center in Lakewood, Col., has For minor illnesses or injuries, an accredited college or university. for three hours a week, a 9 a.m. to to remove and replace the pavement. partnered with the National Suicide contact the Consult Management Scholarships are awarded noon or noon to 3 p.m. shift. The westbound intersection of Prevention Hotline on calls received Offi ce, or CAMO, at 916-9900 for for the essay contest topic “My For more information or to vol- Luke Blvd. and Carswell will also from a veteran or service member an appointment with a primary Contribution(s) to the Air Force.” unteer, contact the Lackland Retiree be closed during this phase of road in crisis. care manager before coming to the Rules, eligibility and applications are Activity Offi ce in Bldg. 5616, Room work. The call center is a referral Urgent Care Center.

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Christia n Airmen Memorial Chapel Sunday: Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m. Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Gateway Chapel Catholic Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Wicca Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Tuesday-Friday: Latter Day Saints 1st Wednesday: Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Freedom Chapel 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Room 8, Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Protestant San Antonio Military Open Bowling Center 671-2271 Saturday: Wilford Hall Chapel Circle, 6 p.m. DEERS 800-538-9552 Wilford Hall Chapel Gateway Chapel Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Mass, 11 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist Buddist Family Child Care 671-3376 Service, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Islamic Sunday: Legal Offi ce 671-3362 Saturday: Friday: BMT Reception Center, Library 671-3610 Freedom Chapel Sunday: Defense Language 10 a.m. - noon. Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Institute Reconciliation after Eucharist Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Student Center MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Sunday: Freedom Chapel Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 For more information, TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Freedom Chapel Contemporary Service, p.m. contact the chapel staff: Thrift Shop 671-3600 Religious Ed., 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Eucharist, 11 a.m. Gospel Service, Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Freedom Chapel • 671-4208 Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org 12:30 p.m. Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Gateway Chapel • 671-2911 Wilford Hall Chapel Children’s Church Jewish Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Mass, 3 p.m. provided Friday: Religious Ed., 11 a.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Hope Chapel • 671-2941 Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org Orthodox Wednesday and Thursday: Sabbath Eve Service, Lackland Public website www.lackland.af.mil WHMC Chapel • 292-7373 Sunday: Bible Study, 6 p.m. 5:45 p.m. My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com PAGE 22 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 What’s Happening � � Family Support Events

JUNE 17 JUNE 22 For more information, call 671- For more details, call 671-3722. BMT FAMILY SEMINAR RIGHT START ORIENTATION MONTHLY MEETINGS 3722. The Air Force Basic Military Right Start Orientation, a class JUNE 30 UNE PRE SEPARATION RETIREES CLASS Training Family Seminar is today, designed for Lackland newcomers, is ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB J 28 - ’ noon, in Bldg. 7248. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS A mandatory counseling class for The seminar helps family Gateway Club. at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. A mandatory counseling class for pre-separation retirees is June 30, members of graduating Airmen For more information, call 671- pre-separation retirees is June 28, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB transition into the Air Force. 3722. 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club will not meet during the summer. The Readiness Center. Attendees will be briefed about next meeting is Aug. 30. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. JUNE 20 JUNE 21-23 Attendees will be briefed about benefi ts and services. MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM benefi ts and services. For more details, call 671-3722. The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the month, A return and reunion seminar is A three-day transition assistance For more information, call 671- 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman program for separating or retiring 3722. DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR and Family Readiness Center. military personnel is Tuesday through A disability transition assistance The seminar is an informal forum Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each at Freedom Chapel. tion into the Air Force. AMVET REPRESENTATIVE program seminar is June 30, 11 a.m. about the stress families and individu- day, at the Airman and Family Readi- For more information, call 671- An American Veterans National to noon, at the Airman and Family als experience during their separation. ness Center. 4208. JUNE 27 Service Offi cer will be available June Readiness Center. For more information, call 671- The program is presented by the RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR 28, 8 a.m. to noon, in Bldg. 1249 to The seminar provides separating 3722. Department of Labor and the Texas JUNE 24 A return and reunion seminar is help with disability claims. or retiring personnel with informa- Workforce Commission, and focuses on BMT FAMILY SEMINAR June 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman Call for an appointment at tion on the criteria and benefi ts to be JUNE 21 how to job search and employment- The Air Force Basic Military Train- and Family Readiness Center. 699-5087. considered a disabled veteran. AMVET REPRESENTATIVE related topics. ing Family Seminar is Friday, noon, in The seminar is an informal forum For more details, call 671-3722. An American Veterans National Ser- For more details, call 671-3722. Bldg. 7248. The seminar helps family about the stress families and individu- JUNE 29 vice Offi cer will be available Tuesday, members of graduating Airmen transi- als experience during their separation. RIGHT START ORIENTATION PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL 8 a.m. to noon, in Bldg. 1249 to help JUNE 23 Right Start Orientation, a class Protestant Women of the Chapel with disability claims. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL designed for Lackland newcomers, meets for Bible study June 30, 6 p.m., Call for an appointment at 699- Protestant Women of the Chapel WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM is June 29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the at Freedom Chapel. 5087. meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., Gateway Club. For more details, call 671-4208. JUNE 17, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 SPORTS Upcoming CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT A tournament benefi tting the Fisher House is June 25 at Choke Canyon Reservoir. First place is $5,000. For more details, call Bill Allison at 241-0370.

URBAN TRIATHLON Military entry for the TRI Pearl Triathlon, July 31, is $65 for sprint and $60 for super sprint distances. To register online, visit www. redemptionrp.com. Scoreboard SOFTBALL National W L 1. NIOC 10 0 2. 93rd IS 6 3 3. 543rd Spt Sq 6 4 4. 433rd AW 5 4 5. Navy-Marines 4 5 6. 802nd OSS 2 8 7. 688th IOW 0 9

American W L 1. LAB 9 2 2. Crypto Div 7 3 Photo by Antonio Morano 3. 701st MP Bn 6 4 4. Security Forces 6 5 Brett Cannon, Warhawk Fitness Center supervisor, and Sarah Gardiner, project manager for Komada construction company, review construction plans for a 5. AFISRA 5 5 Fitness Assessment Facility behind the Warhawk Fitness Center June 8. 6. 624th OC 3 7 7. 717th MI Bn 0 10

Competitive W L 1. Radiology 10 1 Base’s oldest gym slates upgrade 2. FSS 9 3 3. CES 7 5 4. 737th TRG 6 6 By Patrick Desmond the new benchmarks. a 2,500-foot area adjacent to munication box needed to be 5. 149th FW 6 6 Sports Editor “The idea was ‘if we are go- Warhawk Field and will fea- added to the FAC building,” 6. 343rd TRS 5 7 ing to make Airmen work out ture a suspension workout Cannon said. “That additional 7. 668th ALIS 4 8 From hangar to gym, the and get in shape, then we need system. expense had to be budgeted 8. Dental 1 11 Warhawk Fitness Center has to house the best facility pos- Current renovations include out from other areas.” Women W L seen its share of facelifts. sible,’” Cannon said. repairing the building’s roof The construction projects 1. Crypto Div 2 0 The latest retool will bring it Foremost among the plans, and locker room areas and are expected to continue all 2. 59th Med Wing 1 1 up to speed with the demands the PT testing staff, fi tness as- showers, raising a section of year according to the plan, 3. MSS 1 1 of the Air Force’s revised fi t- sessment cell, will receive its the weight room’s ceiling, add- Cannon said. 4.NIOC 0 2 ness program. own facility to be constructed ing an extra 16-18 pieces of The idea that every enlisted GOLF Beginning last month, nu- at the rear of the building. workout equipment, putting up member goes through Lack- Division II W L merous renovations and con- The 3,000 square-foot ad- an awning over the entrance, land and probably visits the 1. 433rd AW 5 1 struction projects with an dition will have access points and laying down a sidewalk Warhawk at least once in the 2. COMM 3 1 estimated budget of $1.5 mil- from the Warhawk as well as leading to the center’s track. forefront of his mind, Cannon 3. AF ISR 4 2 lion got underway toward this the track feet away. Once com- Planning for the projects be- recognizes the weight of this 4. LAB Sq 3 2 goal. plete, FAC staff members can gan in January, Cannon said, particular upgrade. 5. Recruiting 2 3 6. 343rd TRS 21/2 31/2 Inertia for the plan came then check-in test-takers, per- and has been a process of “The Warhawk is the oldest 7. DLI 11/2 41/2 from senior leadership, said form the measurement compo- “give and take.” center on base, but it’s still our Warhawk Fitness Center man- nent and outprocess. Tackling an upgrade of this center piece,” he said. “It’s go- ager Brett Cannon. There was Two exercise pads complete magnitude means confronting ing to take a lot of work.” a gap between the harder with sunshades are also being obstacles along the way and A fourth lane and lights will physical fi tness test and the constructed. One covers 625 fi nding solutions. also be added to the track, be- resources available to meet feet, while the other covers “For example, a new com- ginning in the fall. PAGE 24 TALESPINNER JUNE 17, 2011 UFPM trims down, buffs up using DVD workout By Patrick Desmond Sports Editor

“Fitness” can be an ambiguous concept – someone who is powerful is not necessarily agile or quick. Luckily, for people like Ruben Her- nandez, the slippery term is well con- tained within three basic components: waist circumference, push-up and sit- up max, and a 1.5-mile run. Hernandez serves in the Air Force as an Airman in the 149th Fighter Wing. As a result, fi tness is not only about personal interests or hobbies but also about livelihood and perfor- mance on the physical fi tness test. A former high school football play- er, he was no stranger to working out and has received modest scores on his PT in the past. But he knew he could do better. Hernandez, 23, is used to pumping out multiple 200-pound repetitions in the gym, but, at 230 pounds, he wasn’t breaking any records at the track. Wanting to become a Tactical Air Controller, he needed to develop bal- ance in his strength – a body that could not only surpass the PT but meet the ideals of that demanding career fi eld. Photos by Antonio Morano That’s when another member of his Above: Ruben Hernandez follows along with warm-up exercises on the workout instruction DVD Insanity Asylum. Lower left: Hernandez prepares unit, Bill Boldizsar, introduced him to for another round of the workout program. He recently completed the program’s 63-day plan, losing more than 30 pounds in the process. the high-intensity workout program called Insanity. Center’s exercise room in January, shaving off a minute and a half from said the workout durations are perfect “It started as a pride thing,” Her- Boldizsar and Hernandez popped in a his PT run time. for people juggling hectic schedules, nandez said. “I considered myself one copy of the Insanity and got to work. Taking a break from the warm-up adding that “anybody can squeeze in of the fi ttest in the unit.” The program prescribes longer in- on Day 1 of the advanced Insanity 45 minutes.” Heading to the Warhawk Fitness tervals of plyometrics, strength resis- Asylum, Hernandez remembered Day As the 149 FW unit fi tness perfor- tance and core work, among others, 1 the fi rst time around. mance manager, it’s his duty to pass with shorter rest periods. Sessions “By the time the warm-up was over on advice and support. range from 30 to 45 minutes. and we got to the stretch, it was ex- Following his own success, Hernan- After a few weeks of training and hausting,” he recalled. “It blew me out dez began recommending the program eating healthy, Hernandez said he had of the water.” to other members in his unit. already lost nine pounds. And even though, Hernandez has As a tool to become Air Force fi t, Sixty-three days later, he and Bold- been at it for months he still takes he said it’s a great way to trim down izsar had each lost over 30 pounds, breaks and understands how daunt- waistlines. inches off their waste and improved ing it can be at fi rst. “I made believers out of about 10 their fi tness scores. Hernandez just “A lot of guys tried it once or twice, guys,” he said. “By the time they get recently reached the 90s for the fi rst and were pretty discouraged because through the warm-up, it’s not exactly time in his career. of the amount of time they rested, but an aerobic class anymore.” “The speed is defi nitely what helped the way it’s designed...it’s a building He’s helped eight others improve on me,” he said. “I still have the strength process,” he said. their PT with the DVD, too, he said. and I’m faster at 185 pounds.” Now leaner, and stronger, Hernan- With a TACP physical assessment Hernandez said he is so pleased dez doesn’t kill himself at the track. He upcoming, Hernandez encourages with his results “it’s to the point where cut his fi ve runs a week to three jogs, people interested to contact him – ad- I have my brother, sister, mother doing lifts weights and sticks to the DVD ditional workouts can’t hurt. it. If you get exhausted, it’s cool, you workouts. And he squats 345-pound And if they don’t believe it works, can just jump in on the next set.” sets, once seemingly impossible. he’ll just laugh and show them last But a lot of hard work went into As a college student, Hernandez year’s picture ID.