A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 69 No. 7 • FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Keep it clean Cell phones a vector for spreading germs, Making progress P2 IAAFA milestone Schoolhouse for Latin American students consolidates training, P3 Budget crunch Air Force faces fiscal challenges in FY13, P6 Military Saves AFRC promotes financial fitness, P9 UCI

Photo by Alan Boedeker 17 Contract employees working to finish the 37th Training Wing’s new Airman Training Complex No. 1 prepare suspension wire for ceiling tile Feb. 7 at the days until the -Lackland construction site. ATC No. 1 is tentatively scheduled for completion later this summer. JBSA-LACKLAND inspection

BMT prepares for new training complex, P12-13 countdown

INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 Feature 12-13 Community Briefs 17 What’s Happening 18 Sports 19-20 PAGE 2 commentary TALESPINNER February 17, 2012

Cell phones Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Editorial Staff ‘Communicable’ in more ways than one Br i g . Ge n . Th e r e s a C. Ca r t e r , Co m m a n d e r

By Staff Sgt. Dinah LaDuke Os c a r Ba l l a d a r e s , Di r e c t o r o f Pu b l i c Af f a i r s

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MRSA causes Office: infections that are resistant to 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 Lackland AFB, Texas some commonly used antibiot- 78236-5103 ics and it can end up on your (210) 671-1786; cell phone after touching the (fax) 671-2022 skin of an infected person Email: [email protected] Commander’s Action Line: or coming into contact with [email protected]. a contaminated surface. Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) According to research For advertising information: Prime Time Military Newspapers study results published for Ave E at Third Street Global Handwashing Day, one San Antonio, Texas 78205 in six cell phones tested in (210) 250-2519 (fax) 250-2570 Britain had traces of E. coli bacteria, which is found in feces. Researchers cited poor This newspaper is published by hand hygiene as the cause. Prime Time Military Newspapers, a private firm in no way connected with In the study, researchers Photo by Senior Airman Kevin Iinuma the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive writ- in 12 cities took 390 samples Tech. Sgt. Andy Bellamy, 59th Medical Wing, wipes his cell phone clean with a germicidal disposable cloth Feb. 9. Cell ten contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force from volunteers’ hands and phones often carry infectious pathogens. Cell phone owners should clean them regularly with an antibacterial wipe or newspaper is an authorized publication cell phones. They analyzed a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. for members of the U.S. military ser- vices. Contents of the Talespinner are the samples to record the not necessarily the official views of, or type and number of bacteria row your cell phone? Do the frequency of exposuere just as important as hand endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or the Depart- they found. More than 90 you let children play with and your immune system. hygiene in the prevention of ment of the Air Force. percent of the phones and 80 your cell phone? Think Bacteria on cell phones can illnesses such as the flu. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supple- percent of hands had bacte- about where your phone has easily be killed with an anti- You will see signs in bath- ments, does not constitute endorsement ria on them; 16 percent of been. Could it be an infec- bacterial wipe, or a cotton ball rooms throughout the Wilford by the Department of Defense, the De- partment of the Air Force or Prime Time the hands and phones har- tious vector right now? soaked in rubbing alcohol. We Hall Ambulatory Surgical Military Newspapers, of the products or bored the E. coli bacteria. Find out how many germs recommend people clean their Center and other medical services advertised. Everything advertised in this pub- Ninety-five percent of par- are probably on your cell cell phones every few days. facilities at Joint Base San lication shall be made available for ticipating volunteers claimed phone today by taking the As a dental assistant, I Antonio-Lackland – “A germ purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, na- they washed their hands online quiz at http://theoat- know how important it is is a terrible thing to spread.” tional origin, age, marital status, physi- with soap whenever possible. meal.com/quiz/phone_germs. to wash my hands often. These signs will give you cal handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, Research test results proved Will you get sick if you It’s the single most impor- directions for proper hand- user or patron. otherwise. Many people fail to don’t clean your phone? tant measure in preventing washing hygiene. Following Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office wash their hands frequently, Many factors are in- healthcare-related infections, these instructions and clean- of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, properly or for the recom- volved. It depends on the and it can save lives. Cell ing your cell phone often unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. mended length of time. amount and type of patho- phone hygiene for healthcare will help you stay healthy Deadline for submissions Do you let people bor- gens you are exposed to, workers is now considered throughout the year. is noon Thursday the week prior to publication. February 17, 2012 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 Ne w s i n Br i e f j b s a a n n u a l a w a r d s c e r e m o n y The Joint Base San Antonio annual awards ceremony is Feb. 24 at the Gate- way Club. For more details, call JBSA- Lackland at 210-977-3925, call JBSA- at 210-391-3355, or call JBSA-Randolph at 210-323-6174.

r e t i r e m e n t p l a n n i n g s e m i n a r The Alamo Federal Executive Board is sponsoring a retirement planning seminar March 7, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Schertz Community Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway. The seminar will provide information on the federal retirement system, Thrift Savings Plan, Social Se- curity benefits, Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance and survivor benefits. For details, visit http://sanantoniofeb.org or contact Bruce Bebow at 210-565-1860. IAAFA achieves milestone d i a b e t e s s t u d y New airfield facility consolidates aviation maintenance training The Wilford Hall Bariatric Clinic is looking for patients to participate in a By Mike Joseph In addition to Rand, another guest “We’ll have financial and man-hour diabetes study. The comparative study Senior Writer speaker at the ceremony was retired savings because we no longer have to focuses on sleeve gastrectomy versus Peruvian Air Force Maj. Gen. Fernan- transport students and instructors to medical management for the remission Senior Air Force and Inter-American do Melgar, a former Air Defense com- and from Kelly every day or have ex- of diabetes in mildly to moderately obese Air Forces Academy leaders, along with mander and air attaché to the United tended hours at the dining facility to patients. representatives from six Latin America States and Canada. Melgar’s grand- accommodate those early-morning bus Military medical beneficiaries, ages partner nations, opened the new IAAFA father, Gen. Fernando Melgar Conde, rides,” Stratton said. “The training is all 18 to 65, who have been diagnosed with Airfield Training Complex at Joint Base was a key principal in the formation consolidated. Our two squadrons (the Type 2 diabetes are eligible to participate San Antonio-Lackland in a ribbon-cut- of IAAFA. 837th and 318th Training Squadrons) in the study. Active duty military person- ting ceremony Feb. 9. “Since I first came to the United States are now together, and we’re already nel are ineligible to participate. Call “More than a new home for the 318th (in 1965), I’ve had a great admiration starting to see the cross flow that is 292-2210 for more information. Training Squadron, this facility serves for the organization and effectiveness possible.” as another milestone in the Inter-Amer- of its Air Force,” Melgar said. “I clearly Stratton said IAAFA’s NCOs played a ican Air Forces Academy’s 68-year leg- understand the idea my grandfather key role in the building’s design. The n a t i o n a l p r a y e r b r e a k f a s t The 2012 National Prayer Breakfast is acy of enriching the global community had in 1943 when he proposed the layout facilitates student instruction Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m., at the Gateway Club. of airmen,” said Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, creation of an inter-American school and enhances learning capabilities in The guest speaker will be Maj. Gen. Cecil commander, 12th Air Force, and com- that would contribute to the technical the 18 courses taught to students from R. Richardson, U.S. Air Force Chief of mander, Air Forces Southern, Davis- training of its members. 21 Latin American countries. Chaplains. Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. “Today this is reflected in our Air Housed in the new facility are 21 E-1 through E-4 pay $7.50 to attend. “It is vivid evidence of the United Forces as they share the same phi- Smart Board classrooms, 42 adminis- All others pay $10. For tickets or more States Air Force’s commitment to build- losophy and knowledge,” he added. “It trative areas, 13 hands-on training lab- information, call Natalie Guajardo at ing and nurturing international part- allows a better mutual understanding oratories, 11 aircraft, a 14 by 24-foot 210-671-4208. nerships,” Rand said. “It is important and (the ability) to effectively fulfill our paint booth and mixing room, a C-130 to emphasize that this new facility pro- respective missions.” two/parking ramp, an aircraft wash vides more than 21st century technical IAAFA welcomed its first stu- rack, and eight aircraft hangars. f s s h o l i d a y h o u r s Most 802nd Force Support Squadron training. It also brings us together and dents from partner nations to the “Students can go from classroom to facilities will close Monday in observance helps build lasting partnerships based 85,000-square foot training complex laboratory to aircraft,” said Stratton. of Presidents Day. on our common pursuit of freedom and Monday. The facility was eight years in “There’s a natural progression.” Select fitness centers, the Skylark democratic principles.” the making, design through construc- Following a tour after the ceremony, Bowling Center, the Skylark Community The new $19-million training com- tion, and includes Leadership in Energy Melgar stood in the center of a hangar, Center and the Gateway Hills Golf Course plex combines all IAAFA aviation and Environmental Design (LEED) fea- reflecting on the occasion. will remain open. Some facilities will maintenance courses in one location. tures. “For me, it’s emotional,” Melgar said. have reduced operating hours. Visit the The project was funded by the 2005 The result is a state-of-the-art train- “My grandfather was futuristic; he had 802nd FSS web site at www.lacklandfss. Base Realignment and Closure law that ing facility that creates cost and man- a vision for the future. It was 68 years com for more details. closed Kelly Field, where IAAFA train- hour savings, efficiencies and syner- ago he helped create this academy, but ing courses and aircraft were housed gies, said Col. Marc Stratton, IAAFA I don’t think he thought there would be in seven different buildings. commandant. a facility like this.” PAGE 4 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 17, 2012 New career assistance adviser brings savvy to job By Wayne Amann ber 2011, the enterprise retention rates sions.” Air Force ISR Agency Public Affairs were 47 percent for first-term Airman, 53 The Air Force established the career percent for second-term Airmen and 63 assistance program position in 2001 to The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance percent for career Airmen. help counter the service’s then declining and Reconnaissance Agency’s career as- Turner intends to improve the state retention rates. sistance adviser position remained vacant of retention across the board by visiting Since its inception, the position has for nearly three years. each wing and squadron at least annu- evolved into more than a retention tool. The previous CAA retired, and no one ally to build rapport, share information CAAs also develop and implement local with the right qualifications was avail- and determine factors that influence ca- programs to encourage enlisted profes- able locally who could be released from reer decisions. She’ll assist supervisors sional growth. their career field to volunteer for the va- and commanders in counseling enlisted Turner will be a presenter Feb. 23 at cancy. The agency resorted to using the members on re-enlistment opportunities the Security Hill Top 3 Association Pro- Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland CAA as and benefits, and distribute information to fessional Development Day in the AFISRA needed. Airmen contemplating a career decision. headquarters auditorium. She’ll be cover- Enter Master Sgt. Shokia Turner. The “My goal is to be objective, not subjec- ing one of 11 subjects discussed during former plans and programs NCO in charge tive, when it comes to advising Airmen the day-long session. for the 543rd ISR Group here assumed the about their careers,” the Atlanta, Ga., na- One topic will cover the Air Force Per- agency’s CAA position following a stint in tive said. “Sometimes, that also involves a sonnel Center, which works with CAAs 2011 as the headquarters awards and little life counseling.” to tell Airmen about special-duty as- recognition program superintendent. Turner plans to work with the agency’s signments, retraining into critical career “I understand and can thoroughly re- functional area managers as well. fields, retirement planning, the selective late to the intel community,” the 17-year Master Sgt. Shokia Turner “I’ll gather concerns from Airmen in re-enlistment program, career job reser- Air Force veteran said. “I know the impact the ISR career fields and relay that in- vations and extensions. of not having the contacts and clearance Force Magazine article, Air Force active formation to the FAMs (Functional Area “I have a passion to help people,” necessary to provide information on the duty retention was at a 16-year high at Managers),” she said. “I’ll take facts from Turner said. “I want to educate Airmen on opportunities and special duties available the end of fiscal 2011. the FAMs out to the field to dispel rumors their options so they can expand their ho- in AFISRA. I aim to change that.” About 13,600 enlisted troops populate and misinformation that may play roles rizons while remaining a valuable AFISRA According to a September 2011 Air the Air Force ISR Agency. As of Decem- in Airmen making lasting career deci- asset.” FEBRUARY 17, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 ASMC officials announce 2012 award winners American Society of Military Comptrol- Acquisition/Cost Analysis Category Meritorious award: Pete Anderson, Intern/Trainee Category lers, Alamo Chapter, officials selected the 502nd ABW, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston organization’s 2011 annual awards win- MAJCOM MAJCOM ners Feb. 7-8 at Joint Base San Antonio- Distinguished award: Mike Snell, U.S. Comptroller Category Distinguished award: Courtney Chin, Fort Sam Houston. ARNORTH, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Below MAJCOM AETC, JBSA-Randolph The ASMC is a professional society Meritorious award: Charles Phillips, Distinguished award: Terry Ross, 502nd Meritorious award: Charlotte Young- dedicated to promoting the professional AETC, JBSA-Randolph ABW, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston blood, U.S Army Medical Command, JB- development of all financial professionals Meritorious award: Debra Durnell, AF SA-Fort Sam Houston in the Department of Defense. Auditing Category Center for Engineering and the Environ- Below MAJCOM MAJCOM ment, JBSA-Lackland Distinguished award: Shaneka Dotson, Award winners are: Distinguished award: Tamara Lewis- AFAA, JBSA-Randolph Ibrahim, Air Force Audit Agency, JBSA- Contractor Support Category Meritorious award: Lila Davis, AFAA, Accounting/Finance Category Randolph Below MAJCOM JBSA-Randolph Meritorious award: Mieke Melse – Distinguished award: David Gotthardt, MAJCOM AFAA, JBSA-Randolph AFCEE, JBSA-Lackland Resource Management Category Distinguished award: Arturo Lomas, Below MAJCOM Meritorious award: Jennifer McCubbin, U.S. Army Medical Command, JBSA-Fort Distinguished award: Connie Ramsey, AFCEE, JBSA-Lackland MAJCOM Sam Houston AFAA, JBSA-Randolph Distinguished award: Brian Clearman, Meritorious award: 1st Lt. Joseph P. Financial Systems Category U.S. MEDCOM, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Ciaravino, Air Education and Training Budgeting Category MAJCOM Meritorious award: Randall Brady, Command, JBSA-Randolph MAJCOM Distinguished award: Paul Goodrich, AETC, JBSA-Randolph Below MAJCOM Distinguished award: Robert Friend, U.S. ARNORTH, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Below MAJCOM Distinguished award: Michael Valdez, Air Force ISR Agency, JBSA-Lackland Below MAJCOM Distinguished award: Jeffrey Schmidt, 802nd Comptroller Squadron, JBSA- Meritorious award: Mary Jane Morales, Distinguished award: Robert Steffen, 502nd ABW, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Lackland AETC, JBSA-Randolph 502nd ABW, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Meritorious award: Capt. Leria Diaz, Meritorious award: Trevor Townsend, Below MAJCOM Meritorious award: Tonja Campbell, 802nd CPTS, JBSA-Lackland 502nd Air Base Wing, JBSA-Fort Sam Distinguished award: Robert Young – Navy Medicine Information Systems Sup- Houston 47th CPTS, Laughlin AFB, Texas port Activity See asmc awards P11 PAGE 6 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 17, 2012 AF outlines FY13 budget Difficult fiscal choices on the horizon, officials say

By Tech. Sgt. Richard Williams strength of active duty, Guard and Re- Air Force Public Affairs Agency serve to around a 501,000 total force,” he said. “This allows us to appropri- WASHINGTON – The Air Force re- ately size the force structure to the leased its fiscal year 2013 budget Feb. strategy and hardware we are going 13 and stressed the need for difficult to have in the inventory.” budgetary cuts to meet the new de- The Air Force is proposing a 1.7 fense strategy while maintaining the percent military pay raise in FY13 and Service’s agility, flexibility and readi- a 4.2 percent raise in basic allowance ness. for housing and 3.4 percent raise in The Air Force is requesting $154.3 the basic allowance for subsistence as billion in the president’s 2013 budget, a continuing growth of compensation a reduction of five percent from the for service. $162.5 billion the service received in “We are budgeting more than $700 FY12. million for family programs including “The Air Force made some very child and youth programs and child difficult choices,” Maj. Gen. Edward development centers,” Bolton said. L. Bolton Jr., Deputy Assistant Secre- “We will continue to take care of our tary for Budget said. “But it was our folks; we just need to ensure it is be- priority to tightly align with the new ing done efficiently under tighter fiscal strategy and also stay within the fiscal constraints.” environment as a result of the realities Housing is a key ingredient to tak- we are facing economically.” ing care of Airmen and the Air Force The Air Force Strategic Choices is close to reaching its goal of 53,000 and Budget Priorities paper released privatized housing units force-wide by Secretary of the Air Force Michael with over 40,000 units in place and Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff combined campaign any time, any- and evaluation, but the Air Force con- the remaining units to be ready in Gen. Norton Schwartz on Jan. 27, calls where, he said. tinued its focus on modernizing key FY13. for streamlining of the force, making “The strategy requires a different components that will maintain the “We’ve increased our family hous- it smaller and more efficient with care force structure and different tools; the service’s technological edge, Bolton ing budget by $93 million and this not to create a hollow force. Air Force is realigning the Total Force said. will allow us to meet our goal,” Bol- Under the Budget Control Act, the to address the future,” Bolton said. “Funding for intelligence, surveil- ton said. “Completing this transition Department of Defense is required to The service has drawn down many lance and reconnaissance and space is important because we have found reduce expenditures by $487 billion times in the past, but never as a na- remain a priority,” he added. “We will through privatization we are able to over the next 10 years with a reduction tion still at war. continue to develop programs in ISR increase the quality of housing for our of $259 billion over the next five. Previous size reductions focused ensuring we are supplying this skill Airmen and their families.” “It is worth noting that our budget more on maintaining force structure set to the joint warfighter and coali- Looking back to the 2011 require- has reduced by 12 percent in real which left the Air Force with a hollow tion partners.” ments: military action and support terms since FY09,” Bolton said. “So force, he said. According to Bolton, funding also in Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting we have seen a consistent trend of “It is really about balancing risk remains in place for the F-35 Joint NATO missions in Libya, along with reductions in the budget. among the themes of force structure, Strike Fighter – the centerpiece for humanitarian support to Japan fol- “The Air Force budget portion of the readiness, modernization and taking our future modernization to be able lowing a major earthquake, Bolton Budget Control Act reductions over care of our people,” Bolton said. “We to prevail in contested environments. reinforced the reach and responsibil- the next five years is $54 billion,” he have sized the force to the strategy “Ensuring fiscal goals are met and ity placed on today’s Airmen and em- added. within the fiscal constraints we are fleet modernization continues are only phasized the importance of providing The Air Force’s portion is not a re- facing.” half of the goal in the new strategy,” them the tools required for a versatile sult of simply dividing responsibility The Air Force is looking at a nearly said Bolton. “Taking care of Airmen force. between the services. Instead, the bud- $3 billion reduction in procurement and their families is a key component “We will continue to do everything get amount is strategy driven, while cost because the service divested and and cannot get lost in talking of mere we can to provide them with the tools maintaining a properly equipped force is purchasing less hardware. Also, numbers. they need to continue to be the best with the ability to deter, deny and de- there is a reduction of about $500 mil- “We are reducing the force by 9,900 Air Force in the world for decades to feat an opportunistic aggressor in a lion in research, development, testing, Airmen which will reduce the end come,” Bolton said. FEBRUARY 17, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 149th FW inaugurates honorary commander program By Staff Sgt. Phil Fountain mander and vice commander, respec- 149th Fighter Wing Public Affairs tively. They will experience first-hand how the 149th operates, from its federal The Texas ’s 149th F-16 training mission to humanitarian Fighter Wing launched its honorary and disaster relief preparations on be- commander program by welcoming ex- half of the state of Texas. The Talons and ecutive leaders of the San Antonio Tal- the Lone Star Gunfighters will also team ons professional arena football team as up for various activities throughout the the newest members of the Lone Star two-year honorary commander term. Gunfighters team Feb. 11. The kick-off event included a brief Jason Lohe, owner and chief execu- ceremony that was modeled after the tive officer, and Cree Crawford, senior military assumption-of-command, where vice president and chief operating offi- the honorary commanders were publicly cer, both from the Talons organization, presented Texas flags with a streamer were selected to serve as the inaugu- indicating their new role with the South ral honorary commanders of the 149th Texas military unit. Fighter Wing. “The Honorary Commander ceremony Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Wilson The U.S. Air Force developed the hon- Cols. John Kane, left, and Michael Kelley, second from right, commander and vice commander is based on a time-honored tradition in orary commander program as a com- of the 149th Fighter Wing, respectively, welcome Jason Lohe (second from left) owner and the military, which visibly assures conti- munity relations initiative to educate chief executive officer, and Cree Crawford (right), president and chief operating operator, both nuity of command,” Kane said. “Today’s those with limited knowledge about Air from the San Antonio Talons professional arena football team, as Honorary Commanders of the event illustrates the San Antonio Talons Force missions, customs, and traditions. Texas Air National Guard unit at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 11. assuming a role as true ambassadors of Individuals are selected as honorary the 149th Fighter Wing and the Texas commanders because of their position or to forge a relationship with San Anto- San Antonio community after relocating Air National Guard.” influence in the community. They typi- nio’s new professional football team. A from Tulsa, Okla., in December 2011. “We are honored by this recognition cally have the ability to foster awareness ten-year old franchise, the San Antonio The inaugural honorary commanders and are humbled to be able to partner and public support for the base. Talons are members of the Arena Foot- have been paired with Cols. John Kane with the 149th Fighter Wing,” Lohe The 149th FW launched its program ball League (AFL), and are new to the and Michael Kelley, the 149th FW’s com- said. PAGE 8 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 17, 2012 59th Medical Wing welcomes inaugural honorary commanders By Linda Frost strengthen the partnerships we in the for the 59th Clinical Support Group. 59th Medical Support Group: Eric 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs 59th Medical Wing have with our civil- Epley, executive director, Southwest ian colleagues,” said Maj. Gen. Byron The 59th MDW honorary com- Texas Regional Advisory Council. Eight civic leaders from San An- Hepburn, 59th MDW commander and manders for 2012 are: 559th Medical Group: Dr. Marque tonio were appointed honorary com- director of the San Antonio Military 59th Medical Wing: Dr. William L. Allen, podiatric surgeon, Sports Medi- manders Feb. 6 as part of the 59th Health System. Henrich, president and professor of cine Associates. Medical Wing’s honorary commanders During the special induction cer- medicine, University of Texas Health 59th Dental Group: Dr. Lisa Mas- program. emony at the Gateway Club, the new- Science Center at San Antonio. ters, periodontist, Masters Dental This Air Force program matches est members were recognized for their 59th Medical Operations Group: Group. specially selected members of the achievements in science and medicine Dr. Roberto Trevino Jr., Internal Medi- community with senior military com- and their contributions toward civic cine, infectious disease, and president, The 59th MDW medical treatment manders. The civilian executives get a leadership. Bexar County Medical Society. facilities are part of the San Antonio rare inside look at the Air Force and “The program will increase our un- 59th Inpatient Operations Group: Military Health System. its people and missions. derstanding of each other’s areas of Dr. Kathleen M. Light, dean, Ila Faye SAMHS is dedicated to delivering The program also provides local focus. We are confident this program Miller School of Nursing, University of high quality patient-centered health- community leaders an opportunity to will build friendships and professional the Incarnate Word. care for the Department of Defense raise awareness and create partner- collaboration that will increase in the 59th Clinical Support Group: Dr. beneficiary community in the San ships between the civilian and military months ahead,” said Hepburn. Brian Herman, special assistant to the Antonio region, with a clear focus on communities. An honorary commander was ap- president, University of Texas Health safety and customer service. The individuals chosen for the 59th pointed for the 59th MDW commander Science Center at San Antonio, and SAMHS objectives also include pro- MDW Honorary Commanders Program and each of the wing’s medical groups, UT System chancellor's health fellow viding first-rate graduate medical ed- specialize in healthcare and medical with the exception of the 359th Medi- In collaboration. ucation and training and conducting research and hold the distinction of cal Group, located at Joint Base San 59th Clinical Support Group: Dr. state-of-the-art research while main- being the first for the wing. Antonio-Randolph, where they partici- Gabriele Niederauer, senior vice presi- taining a first-class global readiness “The goal of our honorary com- pate in the local base program. Two dent of research and development, mission with the best trained military manders program is to further honorary commanders were appointed ENTrigue Surgical, Inc. medical professionals in the world. FEBRUARY 17, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 AFRC geared up to promote financial fitness By Mike Joseph and what to do if your identity is stolen. Senior Writer Investing for retirement, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The class presents an ar- Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland ser- ray of options to consider when planning vice members, government civilians, retir- for retirement. ees and their families can get the opportu- Military Youth Saves, Feb. 24, 4-5 p.m., nity to assess their fiscal fitness during the Lackland Youth Center. The class is for Military Saves campaign, which begins youth ages 9-12 and focuses on the im- Feb. 19 and runs through March 2. portance of saving. The Airman and Family Readiness Cen- Consumer awareness, Feb. 29, 9 a.m. ter has partnered with the Better Business to 10:30 a.m. The class covers the im- Bureau of San Antonio to oversee a series portance of being a smart consumer and of Military Saves classes, open to all JBSA maintaining constant awareness. and Department of Defense civilians. All ron Witter, AFRC chief. “Those reviews financial class for youth ages 9 through Home buying seminar, March 1, 11 classes are in the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. are conducted by the AFRC staff and by 12 at the Lackland Youth Center Wednes- a.m. to 1 p.m. The seminar will discuss Military Saves is a joint Department appointment only. day. the importance of shopping for the best of Defense and Consumer Federation of “We’ll also have Military Life consul- The class schedule includes: interest rate, educate customers on read- America campaign focused on promoting tants, who are financial experts, at the Credit score reviews, Tuesday through ing and understanding the paperwork, healthy financial habits for Airmen and center for additional support,” she added. March 2, by appointment only. Financial and the importance of comparative re- family members by stressing the impor- “They will be available before or after any readiness subject matter experts will search before purchasing. tance of saving to reach financial and of the classes, and on a walk-in basis.” educate customers on how to read their Deals on Wheels, March 2, 11:30 a.m. personal goals. “The Military Saves campaign sets credit report, and discuss strategy to im- to 1 p.m. The class stresses the impor- To that end, the AFRC is promoting aside a specific time to let our customers prove their score. tance of comparing lending sources and a variety of financial services to partici- say, ‘This week I’m going to focus on all Scams, Predatory Lending and Identity interest rates, car prices and car fea- pants. aspects of my finances,’” Witter said. Theft, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 tures. “We’ve made credit score reviews JBSA youth are also included in the p.m. Information on new scams, preda- For more information, call the AFRC at available during the campaign,” said Sha- campaign. The BBB will teach a special tory lending, how safeguard your identity 210-671-3722. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 17, 2012 jbsa 4th qtr a w a r d w i n n e r s Junior Enlisted Member 59th Medical Logistics Headquarters Air Senior Airman Benjamin Minard Readiness Squadron Education and Training Command 802nd JBSA-Lackland JBSA-Randolph Operations Support Squadron JBSA-Lackland Honor Guard Civilian Noncommissioned Officer Non-Supervisory Category I Noncommissioned Officer Staff Sgt. Tanisha Chaney Jennifer F. Deason Tech. Sgt. Mariah Armga 37th Training Support Squadron Headquarters Air Force 91st Network Warfare Squadron JBSA-Lackland Personnel Center JBSA-Lackland Civilian Wage Grade Civilian Senior Enlisted Member Vanessa M. Lazare Non-Supervisory Category II Master Sgt. Vanessa Young 902nd Pamela A. Long 359th Medical Group Logistics Readiness Squadron Air Force Personnel JBSA-Randolph JBSA-Randolph Operations Agency JBSA-Randolph Company Grade Officer Civilian Supervisory Category I 1st Lt. Gordon D. Bloom Darryl Sharkey Civilian Air Force ISR Agency 359th Medical Support Squadron Non-Supervisory Category III JBSA-Lackland JBSA-Randolph Javier N. Flores Electronic System Center, Honor Guard Airman Civilian Supervisory Category II Cryptological Systems Senior Airman Anthony Snyder Paul E. Hughes JBSA-Lackland

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Asmc awards from P5 Meritorious Team Award: U.S. AR- NORTH Efficiencies Tiger Team, JBSA- Corporate Member Award Fort Sam Houston – Patrick Reynolds, Lt. Distinguished award: P3S Corpora- Col. Keith Czelusniak, Brad Ramey, Mi- tion chael Pukansky, Andrea Powers, Michael Snell, Melissa Foxhall, Linda Spencer, and Team Awards Lawrence Ursell Distinguished team award: AFCEE Military Construction Team, JBSA-Lack- All award winners will now vie for land – Victor Alba, David Maltais, Win national recognition at the ASMC Profes- McCreary, Nancy Miles, Rene Ona, David sional Development Institute event in Los Wheeler, Kay Heihn, and Marie Reeder Angeles May 29.

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For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil PAGE 12 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 17, 2012 FEBRUARY 17, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 Basic training campus nears completion Soltero Lopes, a contract employee working to fin- ish the 37th Training Wing's new Airman BMT’s first Airman Training Complex to open later this year Training Complex No. 1, prepares to cut pre-face block in one of the fourth By Mike Joseph neer, said Airman Training Complex No. months later. ATC No. 2, started in 2010, “The shortage of real estate within the No. 3 and DCF No. 2, and the contract floor showers Feb. 7 Senior Writer 1 and Dining-Classroom Facility No. 1 are is currently scheduled for a late summer campus has been a challenge and will to construct ATC No. 4 is expected to be at the Airman Training about two-thirds complete, which puts the to early fall finish. continue to be, as is parking for the con- awarded later this year. Complex No. 1. The Basic Military Train- two buildings on a summer completion “It’s been a juggling act,” said Olivas. struction workers. We have to make work The four ATCs and two DCFs will re- ing new housing campus projects are pace. “We have a different contractor for each areas available to everyone, so we all have place eight Recruit Housing and Training A crane is used to scheduled to be completed this summer, “We’ve had some challenges,” said Oli- project plus a small business contractor to play well in the sand box together.” buildings built in the late 1960s and early erect the new Airman according to the U.S. Army Corps of En- vas about the $900 million project. for the weapons cleaning pavilions, the The two ATCs and DCF make up one 1970s, which are scattered around Joint Training Complex gineers, the project administrator. Construction on ATC No. 1 began in Oc- drill pads and running tracks at each half of BMT’s new east housing campus. Base San Antonio-Lackland. Each new No. 1 Feb. 2 at Joint Daniel Olivas, the Corps’ resident engi- tober 2009, followed by DCF No. 1 several ATC. Ground was broken recently on ATC ATC will house up to 1,200 trainees. Base San Antonio- The east campus is the first phase to Lackland. Photos by Alan Boedeker consolidate BMT into a centralized area. A Construction of the new Airman new BMT processing and reception center Training Complex No. 1 and its was approved for funding last year. The dining-classroom facility is about center will be located just south of ATC two-thirds complete. The $900 No. 1, adjacent to 737th Training Group million complex is on pace to be headquarters on Truemper Avenue. finished by late summer. Four Plans have also been designed for a ATCs and two dining-classroom BMT west campus with a projected com- facilities will replace eight pletion date in 2018. It would duplicate Recruit Housing and Training the east campus with four ATCs and two buildings built in the late DCFs. The two campuses would be con- 1960s and early 1970s. nected by an overhead troop walk but Each new ATC will house up separated by Carswell Avenue. to 1,200 basic trainees.

Jesse Gomez, a contract employee working to finish the 37th Training Wing's new Airman Training Complex No. 1, installs a coupler on a piece of conduit Feb. 7 at the Airman Training Complex No. 1 construction site. The complex is tentatively scheduled for completion in late summer.

Construction workers install window frames on the new Airman Training Complex No. 1 Feb. 2. PAGE 14 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Lackland medical campus now tobacco free By Capt. Eric Dean loss of an Air Force wing. standing example for us to follow.” The Lackland Health and Wellness 59th Medical Wing Facilities Management “This is a significant impact,” said Maj. On Jan. 1, the following JBSA-Lackland Center offers various tobacco cessation Gen. Byron Hepburn, 59th Medical Wing facilities and their surrounding parking/ options including a 4-week tobacco ces- The 59th Medical Wing campus and all commander. “But more important are grassy areas adopted the tobacco-free sation class for all eligible Department outlying facilities are now designated as the serious health issues associated with policy: of Defense beneficiaries. Tobacco “quit- tobacco-free areas, eliminating all desig- tobacco use.” Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical lines” are sponsored by Wilford Hall, the nated smoking areas and use of tobacco Air Force fitness data shows increased Center; the MacKown, Dunn and Kelly American Lung Association, the Texas products. run times for smokers compared with Dental Clinics; the Reid and Kelly Family Department of Health Services and the The policy is in accordance with the non-smokers, and health data indicates Medicine Clinics; the Total Energy Plant; American Cancer Society. Call the HAWC Air Force Surgeon General’s guidelines smoking impairs night vision, reduces the Camp Bramble Readiness Train- at 210-671-0566 or 210-671-1993 for on tobacco use at Air Force medical fa- physical endurance, and increases the ing Facility; the Robotic Pharmacy; the more information about these services. cilities worldwide. time it takes for wound healing. Tobacco Drug Testing Lab; Administration/Vaccine The Zeitgeist Wellness Group offers an Tobacco products are currently defined also harms an Airman’s long-term health Health; the blood donor center; the Clini- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free as cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and second-hand smoke threatens wing- cal Research Facility; Hansen Hall; the of charge (up to 5 sessions) to any staff snuff and dip. Commercial off-the-shelf men, friends, and family. However, de- Refractive Eye Center; and all member and is strictly confidential. The smoking cessation aids will be authorized spite these concerns, Air Force tobacco storage facilities located on 59th MDW link to this program is www.zeitgeistwell- as staff and beneficiaries make the tran- use remains at 23 percent with Joint Base campuses. nessgroup.com. sition to a tobacco-free environment. San Antonio-Lackland at 17 percent. The 59th MDW Facilities Management “We in the 59th MDW are dedicated to The AF/SG advises that tobacco use is “The 359th Medical Group, our com- Office have posted “No Smoking” signs the health and wellness of all our person- inconsistent with a fit and healthy force ponent group at JBSA-Randolph, adopted around each building and in the outer nel and our beneficiaries. As members of and continued use of tobacco products by a tobacco-free policy at their MTFs (mili- parking lots.“I recognize, for a percent- the Air Force Medical Service, we should Airmen results in significant impact to the tary treatment facilities) in 2006 and their age of our medical staff and patients, the lead by example,” Hepburn said. “I en- mission. The Centers for Disease Control tobacco usage rate dropped from 16.8 to loss of a designated tobacco use area at courage all tobacco users to take advan- have shown lost duty time from smoking 11.6 percent,” Hepburn said. “They have these facilities may ultimately drive a life- tage of the HAWC cessation options and in the Air Force amounts to 3,573 full- saved $22,397 in smoking-attributable style change--that’s the goal,” Hepburn I’m counting on all personnel to assist in time equivalents per year – equal to the costs and 144 workdays, and are an out- said. this positive workplace change.” FEBRUARY 17, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 323rd Army, Air Force Band of the West Early 2012 Local Tour Schedule

323rd Army Band 13330 Kyle Seale Parkway n Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-noon n Feb. 28, 4-5 p.m. “Fort Sam’s Own” San Antonio, Texas UTSA Arts Building Witte Museum n Feb. 25, noon (Latin Band) 1 UTSA Circle 3801 Broadway Charro Days and Som- n March 18, 2:30-3:30 p.m. San Antonio, Texas San Antonio, Texas brero Festival Our Lady of Guadal- Brownsville, Texas upe Catholic Church n Feb. 26, 2:30-4 p.m. n March 2, 7-8 p.m. 13715 Riggs Road Cailloux Theater North Shore United n March 23, 1 p.m. Helotes, Texas 910 Main St. Methodist Church (Brass Ensemble) Kerrville, Texas 23880 N. Cranes Mill Road Lutheran High School n March 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Canyon Lake, Texas Band Festival St. John the Evangelist Church 1130 West 34th Street 2102 Ave. J Houston, Texas Hondo, Texas

USAF Band of the West n March 25, 3-4:30 p.m. (Southwest Winds) Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium n Feb. 21, 4-5 p.m. Coastal Bend College Witte Museum Beeville, Texas 3801 Broadway San Antonio, Texas n March 27, 7-8 p.m. Forest Hills Presbyterian Church n Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. 13200 Bandera Road Wimberley Community Center Helotes, Texas 14068 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, Texas USAF Band of the West n Feb. 23, 6-7 p.m. (Gateway Brass) Parman Library at Stone Oak n Feb. 19, 2:30-4 p.m. 20735 Wilderness Oak St. Mary’s Catholic Church 306 W. San Antonio St. n Feb. 25, 2-3 p.m. Fredericksburg, Texas Mission Branch Library 3132 Roosevelt Ave. n Feb. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. San Antonio, Texas Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N. Main St., Building 100 n March 3, 3-4 p.m. Boerne, Texas Igo Branch Library FEBRUARY 17, 2012 TALESPINNER community PAGE 17

Supply Training, 8 a.m.; Block II land housing community-wide yard Shirley Jones at 210-671-1750 for Lo c a l Br i e f s Bench Stock Training, 8:45 a.m.; sale is March 10, 8 a.m. to 12:30 ticket information. s q u a d r o n s e e k s e y e g l a s s e s and Block III Equipment Custodian p.m. For more information, call p e r f o r m i n g a r t s g r o u p p l a y The 559th Medical Operations Supplemental/Refresher Training, Claudia Moreno at 210-645-9511. r e t i r e d e n l i s t e d m e e t i n g The Lackland Performing Arts Squadron is collecting eyeglasses 9:30 a.m. Retired Enlisted Association, Group presents “The Big Five-OH,” for future humanitarian missions. Contact Ray Holland or Bethany scholarship applications o n l i n e Chapter 80, meetings are held today and Saturday at the Arnold The Reid Optometry Clinic eye team Cuevas at 210-925-1001/2514 to The 2012-2013 Gen. Henry H. at the Gateway Club every fourth Hall Community Center. The play is will verify the prescriptions, clean register. Arnold education grant program Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. an account of a middle-aged man the glasses, and ship them to Air is available to dependent military Call Don Higginbotham at 210-658- finally growing up. Ticket prices for Force medical diplomacy missions l a c k l a n d h o u s i n g c o m m u n i t y m e e t i n g children. The application is available 2344 for more details. the cocktail, light hors d’oeuvres world-wide. The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- online at the Air Force Aid Society shows are $20 each for adults, $15 A donation box is in the Reid land housing residents’ community web site at www.afas.org/Education/ m o a a e d u c a t i o n a s s i s t a n c e each for age 65 and older, and $10 Clinic lobby, Bldg. 6612, through meeting is Thursday, 6 p.m., at the ArnoldEdGrant.cfm. Military Officers Association of for technical training students and today. For more information, contact Balfour Beatty Communities office. Need-based grants of $2,000 are America educational assistance children under 12. Reserved table Dr. Susan Sabers at 210-671-9550. The office is located on the Lack- available to dependent children of programs, online applications only, seating is available. land Training Annex (Medina), 915 active-duty service members, Title are still available to dependents Doors open at 6 p.m. each a l l e r g y s h o t clinic c l o s u r e Tejeda Drive. For more information, 10 Reservists on extended active- of military service members. The evening, and the curtain rises at 7 The Wilford Hall Ambulatory call Claudia Moreno at 210-645- duty service, Title 32 AGR Guards- application deadline for the 2012-13 p.m. For more information, call 210- Surgical Center Allergy Shot Clinic 9511. men performing full-time service, school year is March 1, noon EST. 671-2619. will close March 7-8 for a facility retired and deceased Air Force More than 1,700 students, sons inspection. For more information, f l e a m a r k e t a t w a r h a w k members. and daughters of military members a i r m a n ’s v o i c e m e e t i n g call 210-292-4278. The 802nd Force Support Squad- who are currently or formerly serv- The Airman’s Voice meeting is ron will sponsor a flea market March a a h c scholarship b a n q u e t ing, received up to $5,500 each in Tuesday, 3 p.m., at Mitchell Hall. 802n d l r s s u p p l y t r a i n i n g 3, 8 a.m. to noon, on the Warhawk The 2012 African American interest-free loans or grants from Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd The 802nd Logistics Readiness Fitness Center parking lot. Heritage Committee hosts its an- the MOAA Scholarship Fund for the Air Base Wing command chief mas- Squadron’s Equipment Accountability Vendor spots are available for nual scholarship banquet, Feb. 25 2011-12 school year. Of those stu- ter sergeant, is the guest speaker. Element will conduct three customer $10, or $15 with a table. For more at the Gateway Club. The guest dents, 600 were first-time recipients. All senior airmen and below are supply training classes Tuesday in information, call 210-671-2021. speaker is Brig. Gen. (retired) For more details on the applica- invited to attend. For more infor- Bldg. 5160, second floor conference Toreaser A. Steele, former com- tion process visit the MOAA web site mation, contact Airman 1st Class room. f a m i l y h o u s i n g y a r d s a l e mander, Headquarters Army and Air at www.moaa.org/scholarshipfund/ Steven Hedgepeth at 210-395-8871. The classes are Block I General The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- Force Exchange Service, Dallas. Call or email [email protected]. c h a p e l s e r v i c e s KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Christian Seventh-Day Adventist Friday: Eckankar Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Catholic Service, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jummah Prayer, 1:15 to 2:15 Every first, third, fifth Saturday: Monday-Friday: Sunday: p.m. Gateway Chapel Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Freedom Chapel Airmen Memorial Chapel Sunday: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Religious Ed., 9-11 a.m. Baha'i Base Post Office 671-1058 Freedom Chapel Every first, third, fifth Sunday: Bowling Center 671-2271 Saturday: Contemporary Service, Jewish Gateway Chapel DEERS 800-538-9552 Freedom Chapel 9:30 a.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to noon Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Gospel Service, Airmen Memorial Chapel Family Child Care 671-3376 Reconciliation after Eucharist 12:30 p.m. Sabbath Eve Service, Fo r m o r e d e t a i l s , Legal Office 671-3362 Children’s Church provided 4 p.m. Library 671-3610 Sunday: Religious Ed., 11 a.m. Sunday: c o n t a c t Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Freedom Chapel Wednesday and Thursday: Religious Ed., 12:30 p.m. MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Religious Ed., 9 a.m. Bible Study, 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Eucharist, 11 a.m. Wicca Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Spanish Mass, 8 a.m. Sunday: 1st Wednesday: 671-4208 TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Hope Chapel, Bldg. 10338 Freedom Chapel Room 8, Thrift Shop 671-3600 Orthodox The Church of Jesus Christ of San Antonio Military Open Sunday: Latter Day Saints Circle, 6 p.m. Gateway Chapel Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Clubwww.lacklandesc.org Airmen Memorial Chapel 8-10 a.m. 671-2911 Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Buddist Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m. Islamic Sunday: Protestant Friday: BMT Reception Center, Hope Chapel Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Clubwww.lacklandosc.org Saturday: Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 10 a.m. to noon. Lackland Public website www.lackland.af.mil 671-2941 Gateway Chapel 7452 My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com PAGE 18 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Saves campaign by the Department The seminar provides informa- What’s Happening Monthly Meetings of Defense. tion on the Air Force and its benefits to family members of graduating Family Support Events e n l i s t e d s p o u s e s ’ c l u b The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the Feb. 22 Airmen. month at the Gateway Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. r i g h t s t a r t orientation Feb. 17 lacklandesc.org. Right Start Orientation, a class Feb. 27 r e t u r n a n d r e u n i o n s e m i n a r designed for Joint Base San Antonio- f a m i l y r e a d i n e s s b r i e f i n g t r o o p s t o t e a c h e r s s e m i n a r o f f i c e r s ’ s p o u s e s ’ c l u b Monday’s return and reunion Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, A family readiness briefing for A Troops to Teachers coordinator The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the seminar at the Airman and Family 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Gateway deploying personnel is Feb. 27, presents a “Teaching as a Second month. For meeting location information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. Readiness Center is cancelled. Club. 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Career” seminar today, 1-3 p.m., at military c o u n c i l o f c a t h o l i c w o m e n The seminar is an informal For more information about the Family Readiness Center. the Airmen and Family Readiness The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the first Friday of the forum for family members who Right Start orientation class, call The briefing is for personnel Center. month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. 210-671-3722. who are deploying, or are going on Troops to Teachers is a Depart- wish to talk about their individual remote assignments or extended ment of Defense program designed experiences and the stress caused by w o m e n s b i b l e s t u d y temporary deployments. to help eligible service members deployment-related separations. For ’ On the web www.lacklandfss.com The women’s bible study group For details, call 210-671-3722. begin a teaching career in public details, call 210-671-3722. meets every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., schools. at Freedom Chapel. The study group r e t u r n a n d r e u n i o n s e m i n a r For more information or to Feb. 21 Feb. 21-23 the Texas Workforce Commission, will meet through the end of May. A return and reunion seminar is register, call 210-671-3722. a m v e t representative t r a n s i t i o n a s s i s t a n c e p r o g r a m focuses on how to job search and An American Veterans National A three-day transition assistance employment-related topics. For more details, call 210-671-4208. Feb. 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air- Feb. 20 Service Officer is available to help program for separating or retiring For details, call 210-671-3722. man and Family Readiness Center. Feb. 24 The seminar is an informal a f r c c l o s e d f o r with disability claims Tuesday, 8 military personnel is Tuesday through b m t f a m i l y s e m i n a r forum for family members who p r e s i d e n t s d a y a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Feb. 21-March 2 The Air Force Basic Military wish to talk about their individual The Airman and Family Readi- Family Readiness Center. day, at the Airman and Family military s a v e s c a m p a i g n Training Family Seminar is Feb. 24, experiences and the stress caused ness Center is closed Monday for For more information about Readiness Center. Special classes and seminars noon, in the BMT Reception Center, by deployment-related separations. Presidents Day. meeting with a disability claims The program, which is presented scheduled by the Airman and Family officer, call 210-699-5087. by the Department of Labor and Readiness Center for the Military Bldg. 7246. For details, call 210-671-3722. FEBRUARY 17, 2012 TALESPINNER sports PAGE 19 Up c o m i n g i n t r a m u r a l s o f t b a l l s i g n u p Intramural softball letters of intent are due to the Lackland Armed Forces Sports Office March 1. League play is scheduled to begin March 27. For more information, contact Dwayne Reed at 210- Boxing Championships 671-3716. d i s c o u n t e d s p u r s t i c k e t s Information, Tickets, and Tours has discounted Spurs tickets for most homes games through April. Tickets for up- per- and lower-level seating are Brinson, available. Call 210-671-3133 or visit the Arnold Hall Community Center. DeJesus-Cruz Sc o r e b o a r d b a s k e t b a l l win gold, Division I W L 1. FSS...... 7 1 2. 543rd Spt Sq...... 7 1 3.Crypto Div...... 6 2 4.59th Med LRS...... 5 3 Hassan takes 5.343rd TRS...... 5 3 6 737th TRG 4 4 7. 772nd ESS...... 4 4 8.Security Forces...... 3 5 9.802nd LRS...... 3 5 silver 10.93rd IS...... 2 6 11. 59th Dental Gp...... 2 6 12.717th MI Bn...... 0 8 Photos by Antonio Morano Division II W L 1.149th FW...... 7 1 Heavyweight Kent Brinson, left, and 141-pounder Adam Hassan, right, along with Kenneth DeJesus-Cruz won medals at the 2012 Armed Forces Boxing Cham- 2.37th TRSS...... 7 2 pionships Feb. 3 at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The three medalists are currently preparing for the USA National Boxing Championships, which will be held Feb. 3.COMM/OSS...... 7 2 27 through March 3 at Fort Carson, Colo. 4.D.L.I...... 6 2 5.NIOC/ Co H...... 5 3 6.668th ALIS...... 5 4 7. 688th IOW...... 4 4 Air Force takes 3 medals at Armed Forces 8.341st TRS...... 4 5 9.59th Med Ops Gp...... 4 5 By Jose T. Garza III me the confidence to believe in myself.” around their necks.’” 10.453rd EWS...... 2 6 Sports Editor 11. JPPSO...... 2 7 Led by Air Force Boxing Coach Steven After last year’s disappointing outing at 12.624th OC...... 2 7 Franco, the Air Force Boxing Team took Armed Forces where the team only took 13.AFISRA...... 2 8 No more motivation is needed for Air three medals at the Armed Forces competi- one silver medal, winning gold medals this Force boxing heavyweight Kent Brinson tion Feb. 3 in Camp Pendleton, Calif. Brin- year was “just meant to be,” Franco said. v o l l e y b a l l when it comes to preparing for the up- son and 123-pounder Kenneth DeJesus- Experience and basic boxing principles Men...... W L coming 2012 USA National Boxing Cham- Cruz won gold medals while 141-pounder taught in camp made the difference in the 1. AFISRA...... 2 0 2. Crypto Div...... 2 0 pionships Feb. 27 through March 3 in his Adam Hassan took silver. Air Force winning the three medals. 3. 737th TRG...... 1 0 backyard of Fort Carson, Colo. The Air Force team hadn’t won a gold “Their experience of getting hit and not 4..802nd LRS...... 0 1 Brinson, a senior airman, is stationed at medal in three years. folding over helped,” coach said. “The at- 5. 802nd OSS 0 1 Fort Carson. Looking at the medal winners on the titude and thinking, ‘Hey, I took a hit and The gold medal he won at the Armed scoreboard, Franco didn’t believe his box- now I’m going to hit you back,’ is something Women...... W L Forces Boxing Championships is enough ers had won gold until their names were we needed, and we have it.” 1. 737th TRG...... 1 0 2. 59th Med Ops Gp...... 1 0 motivation for him to try to earn a spot on announced. Brinson didn’t give up on his quest to 3. AFISRA...... 1 0 the U.S. Olympic boxing team competing at “I could see the scores, but I still couldn’t make it to the Olympics, as he beat the 4. Crypto Div...... 0 0 the 2012 summer games in London. believe they'd won their bouts,” said Fran- Army’s Charles Blackwell 35-13. Blackwell 5. DLI...... 1 1 “At the end of the day, my goal has al- co. “I was saying to myself, ‘Nah. I won’t defeated Brinson in last year’s Armed Forc- 6 802nd Mission Spt Gp 1 1 ways been to go to the Olympics,” Brinson be happy until I hear the announcers call es tournament to win the gold medal. 7. IAAFA...... 1 1 said. “(Winning the gold medal) just gives out their names and I see the gold medals See MEDALS P20 PAGE 20 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 17, 2012

MEDALS from P19 “As amateurs, the more you throw the better chance you have of scoring After taking the silver medal last points,” he said. year, Brinson told people if he fought Franco and his team are planning Blackwell again, he would defeat for more success at the USA Nationals him. in two weeks. “I really wanted to fight (Blackwell) DeJesus-Cruz, an Air Force Reserv- this year because I felt like I let the ist from Puerto Rico, may not be able fight slip away from me a little bit to compete because of a prior military last year,” Brinson said. “I felt like I commitment. could’ve and should’ve won the fight. “I’m planning on training hard “I knew I was better than him and so we’ll see what happens,” Hassan that I could beat him. Losing is a hard said. feeling when you know you should “(Nationals) are what I have been have won.” training for the last six months,” Brin- While Hassan didn’t win the gold son said. “There are guys who can per- medal, taking the silver home in his form and I’m one of them. I just have first year participating in the Armed to bring my A-game everyday and not Forces tournament was unexpected. have any days when I slip up.” Still, for Hassan, the silver medal “I’m looking forward to it, especially was “close but not close enough.” for my two gold medalists and even “I’m kind of mad I didn’t get the for my silver medalist because that gold so I’m going to work hard to try makes him even hungrier,” Franco to get one next year. That's my goal.” said. “When you come up that short Hassan said. with just silver, it makes you hungry. To get to the gold, the silver medalist “You’re fighting the best of the best, said he needs to improve on throwing so I hope to come out of Nationals with Courtesy photo more punches. an Olympian,” he said. Air Force Boxing Coach Steven Franco wraps up Kent Brinson before one of his bouts. Youth basketball clinic teaches children the basics Courtesy photo Gregorio Armand, con- tracting officer with the 772nd Enterprise Sourc- ing Squadron, instructs Adventure Race VIII children on how to do hosts its annual Adven- proper pushups during ture Race April 21. the third annual African The race, a relay-style event, can feature five American Heritage Month to eight teams, or an X-treme team of four. The Youth Basketball Clinic event consists of a bike ride, rafting and run. Each Feb. 10 at the Lackland team must have four members on the course at Youth Center. The clinic all times. focused on basketball Participants must provide their own bikes, hel- fundamentals and basic mets, eye protection and team vehicle. Life pre- conditioning. The event servers and paddles will be provided. is offered annually as Registration for the relay five-to-eight-person part of the Joint Base San team costs $120. The X-treme four-person team Antonio AAHM activities. entry fee is $100. Obtain a registration form online More than 100 children at www.laughlinservices.com. attended the clinic. Cash, checks, or credit cards are accepted. Credit card payments and registration can be made by calling 830-298-5830. Payments can also be mailed to Laughlin AFB Outdoor Recreation Center, 477 Fourth St., Bldg 257, Laughlin AFB, Texas 78843. Call 830-298- 5830 for more information.