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FORT SAM HOUSTON EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE APRIL 8 APRIL 5, 2012 6:30 a.m. VOL. 54, NO. 14 Outside Gift Chapel A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON AMEDD Center & School welcomes Volpe, bids farewell to Rubenstein By Esther Garcia to say farewell to Ruben- more than the two distin- AMEDDC&S Public Affairs Office stein, who commanded the guished leaders who are AMEDDC&S for two years. here with us today, Maj. Maj. Gen. Philip Volpe “Sam Houston once said Gen. David Rubenstein officially took command a leader is someone who and Maj. Gen. Phil Volpe,” of the U.S. Army Medi- helps improve the lives of Horoho added. cal Department Center other people or improve The Army surgeon gener- and School from outgoing the system they live un- al said under Rubenstein’s commanding general Maj. der,” said Lt. Gen. Patricia command, the AMEDDC&S Gen. David Rubenstein dur- Horoho, Army Surgeon earned four full accredita- ing a change of command General and commanding tions from military and ceremony at MacArthur general for the U.S. Army civilian evaluation teams Parade field March 27. Medical Command and host providing the quality of its Fort Sam Houston lead- for the ceremony. team work and garnering ers, family, and friends “Army Medicine continu- positive national attention. from the San Antonio ously aims to improve life “An inspirational and community gathered at for all its beneficiaries and visionary leader, David Photo by Deyanira Romo Rossell MacArthur Pavilion to meet I can’t think of any Army Gabrielle Simmons stops to load her basket with eggs she collected at the annual Easter and welcome Volpe and leaders that epitomize this See AMEDDCS, P11 Egg Hunt on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston March 31 at Fort Sam Hous- ton’s Dodd Field. Incoming commander Maj. Gen. Philip Volpe accepts the US Army Medical Department Center and Schools colors from Lt. Gen. Pa- Mission and Installation Contracting tricia Horoho (left), Army Surgeon General and commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Command, Command welcomes new leader during a change of command cer- By Daniel P. Elkins dignitaries and members of the emony at MacArthur Parade Field MICC Public Affairs command. March 27. To the right is outgoing Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke as- commanding general Maj. Gen. Command of the Mission and sumed command from Brig. Gen. David Rubenstein and AMEDDC&S Installation Contracting Command Stephen Leisenring in a ceremony Command Sgt. Maj. James Diggs. changed hands during a ceremony that was officiated by Dr. Carol in front of the historic Long Bar- Lowman, executive director of the Photo by Esther Garcia racks March 28 attended by Fort Sam Houston leaders, local civic See MICC, P15 VISIT NEWS LEADER ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.SAMHOUSTON.ARMY.MIL/PAO PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER APRIL 5, 2012

FORT SAM HOUSTON Sexual harassment and Airman and father speaks out about sexual assault assault happens mostly to A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON those between the ages of their parent, call 911 course at Elmendorf, the 18-24. Editorial Staff By Master Sgt. Ben Jefferson Jr. Total Force Service after an accident, or question was asked, “Men As a father of a 502nd Air Base Wing Commander Center-San Antonio report sexual harassment what do you do to prevent 20-year-old son, it my Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter of a co-worker, these yourself from being sexu- responsibility to have this Public Affairs Officer As a child, I watched Alaska, in 2009. are examples of active ally assaulted?” The class conversation with as many Karla L. Gonzalez helplessly as my father Bystander Intervention bystander intervention. was silent! males as I encounter. Editor abused my mom. With Training teaches people We ask personnel to When the same ques- So I challenge you to Steve Elliott eight sisters, I sometimes to be more aware of their become active bystanders tion was asked to the talk to those you supervise witnessed firsthand some surroundings and to re- in and out of uniform, at women, they could not and, most importantly, to Associate Editor L. A. Shively volatile encounters with port inappropriate actions, home and away. stop identifying the protec- those you love, and teach the men in their lives. without getting physically We ask military and tive measures they take. them how to be an ac- Writer/Editor While my living condi- involved in every situation. civilian members to use At this time the light tive bystander as they go Lori Newman tions changed after joining Crisisconnection.org these techniques and bulb went off in the heads through life experiences. Layout Artist the military more than defines bystander as incorporate the Air Force of the men in the class How would you feel if Joe Funtanilla 24 years ago, life – the “someone who is a wit- Wingman concept not and they stated, “We do someone just watched, bad stuff – can never be ness to an event but is not only at Joint Base San the same thing, except we said or did nothing while News Leader office: avoided no matter where directly involved. Antonio but everywhere are just trying to prevent your loved one was at- 2330 Stanley Road you go and what you do. An active bystander is they go. ourselves from being as- tacked? Do not be that Building 122, Suite C At my first base, my a witness to behavior that Look at someone you saulted period!” bystander. Fort Sam Houston co-worker was a victim of is violent or unfair and do not know as a loved At this point, the stories Step up and act by Texas 78234-5004 rape, and later I super- speaks up against it.” one because they are began to fly from attend- speaking out, calling 911 210-221-1031 DSN 471-1031 vised an Airman who was An active bystander is someone’s loved one. ees about their experienc- and/or yelling for help. Do sexually assaulted. committed to acting in Many of the scenarios es and ones that occurred something that will not News Leader Advertisements: All of this helped shape a responsible manner to we use to teach in this during their career. only be safe for them, but Prime Time the man and leader I situations that can cause course center around Bystander Interven- for you as well. Be an ac- Military Newspapers am today, and played harm to another human female victims; however, tion Training is a way to tive bystander! Ave E at Third Street an integral role during being. it is my responsibility as a open up the channels of San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 250-2519 my Bystander Interven- When you stop a facilitator to teach males communication on sub- (Editor’s Note: April is (fax) 250-2570 tion Training course at friend from getting into they can also be victims. jects that can be hard to Sexual Assault Awareness Elmendorf Air Force Base, a fight, help a child find During my training discuss. Month) News Leader email: usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx. [email protected] SAAM EVENTS News Leader online: www.samhouston.army.mil/PAO The schedule for Joint Base San Antonio Sexual Assault Awareness Month events is: This Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department April 14: Famaganza, Randolph AFB Youth Center, Building 585, of Defense. 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The editorial commander’s, E-9’s and first sergeants, Fort Sam Houston, location content of this publication is the responsibil- to be determined. ity of the Director of Public Affairs. The News Leader is published by Prime Time, Inc., April 28: 5K Run For Awareness, Fort Sam Houston, Jimmy Brought Military Newspapers, Ave E at Third Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 250-2519, Fitness Center, corner of Reynolds and Wilson Way, 7 a.m. a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. government, under exclusive written contract with the 502nd Air Base Wing and In addition to these events, there will be awareness tables set up at Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs Office. The various locations throughout the month at each installation. civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. The appearance of advertising For more information about a specific event contact any of the fol- in this publication, including inserts or lowing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response offices for more details: supplements, does not constitute endorse- ment by the U.S. Air Force. Stories and photos Fort Sam Houston, 808-6316 or 0110; Lackland AFB, 671-7273; and for publication consideration may be e-mailed to Randolph AFB, 652-4386. [email protected] or lori.a.newman. To report a sexual assault, call the Fort Sam Houston Crisis Hotline [email protected] by close of business Friday. at 722-4920. APRIL 5, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 3 News Briefs Two METC instructors selected as Navy Medicine’s best

HHC, 106th Signal Battalion By Larry Coffey Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Sara Change of Command Navy Medicine Support Command Public Whipple, medical laboratory technician The Headquarters and Headquar- Affairs instructor instructs students Hospital ters Company, 106th Signal Brigade, Corpsman 3rd Class Jose Cortez (left) hosts a change of command ceremony Two of Navy Medicine’s top and Hospitalman Charles Moore (right) at 10 a.m. April 6 at the MacArthur instructors for 2011 are as- at the Medical Education and Training Parade Field. Capt. Manuel A. Sample signed to Fort Sam Houston’s Campus April 2. Whipple is the Navy’s will be taking over command from Tri-Service Medical Educa- Junior Instructor of the Year. Capt Richard Jimenez. In case of tion and Training Campus, Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher inclement weather, the ceremony will Navy Medicine’s education and Owens (right), pharmacy technician be held at the Fort Sam Houston Teen training director announced instructor, works with Hospital Recruit Center Gymnasium. For more informa- March 28. Cody Jellison in the lab at METC April tion, call 295-5940. “It is my pleasure to an- 2. Owens is the Navy’s Senior Instructor nounce that Chief Hospital of the Year. FSH Vet Facility Testing Corpsman Christopher Owens, Clinic Management System a pharmacy technician instruc- Photos by Lori Newman The Fort Sam Houston Veterinary tor at the METC is the Senior Treatment Facility is a test site for a Instructor of the Year,” said subordinate command. health agencies, and allied all of our outstanding instruc- new web-based clinic management Rear Adm. Eleanor Valentin, Valentin acknowledged all nations. tors and staff who shape our system that will improve patient who manages Navy Medicine’s finalists and extended to them The Pharmacy Program is future enlisted medical force recordkeeping. Over the next several training and education com- “my gratitude for the fantastic accredited by the American at the Medical Education and weeks, appointments will take a little mands and programs, includ- job and contributions they have Society of Health System Phar- Training Campus,” Kiser said. longer as we learn to enter valu- ing enlisted medical training made to the mission of Navy macists. “Petty Officer Whipple and able information in the new system. for Hospital Corpsmen, the Medicine. I truly appreciate Whipple is a medical labora- Chief Owens are the cream of Unfortunately, fewer appointments will Navy’s largest rating, as well their hard work, dedication tory technician training instruc- the crop and are enormously be available during this time. For more as operational medical training and support,” said Valentin, tor, the Navy Phase 2 Coordi- deserving of this great information, call 808-6101/6104. and graduate education. who is also the Navy’s Medical nator and a master training honor. My congratulations “Hospital Corpsman 1st Service Corps director. specialist. go out to both of these fine Change with Processing DFAS Class Sara Whipple, a medical “Your recognition is well de- She leads a joint Army and instructors.” PCS Travel Order Vouchers laboratory technician instructor served, and I am very proud of Navy instructional team respon- NMSC and its subordinate Are you a civilian employee relocat- at METC, is the Junior In- you and your contributions in sible for training more than commands are part of the ing? The DFAS-Columbus office no structor of the Year,” Valentin creating Navy Medicine’s future 240 Army and Navy students Navy Medicine team, a global longer processes civilian PCS vouchers. added. “I extend my congratu- leaders.” annually through more than healthcare network of 63,000 This function will now be done by lations and thanks to both of Owens is the Navy Service 1,040 instructional hours. The Navy medical personnel around DFAS-Rome. For additional details, visit these outstanding Sailors.” Lead and a Master Training Medical Laboratory Techni- the world who provide high- the Fort Sam Houston CPAC website at Owens and Whipple, now Specialist at the METC. He cian Program is accredited quality health care to more http://www.samhouston.army.mil/cpac/ Navy Medicine’s top instruc- leads an instructional team of by the National Accrediting than 1 million eligible benefi- or the DFAS website at http://www. tors, teach at the Department three senior officers, and 27 Agency for Clinical Laboratory ciaries. dfas.mil/pcstravel/civlatestnews.html. of Defense’s Tri-Service METC, enlisted and civilian personnel Sciences. Navy Medicine personnel de- but are stationed at Navy Med- responsible for training more Rear Adm. Bob Kiser, METC ploy with Sailors and Marines Commercial Travel Office Closure icine Training Support Center than 500 pharmacy techni- commandant, commended Ow- worldwide, providing critical The Carlson-Wagonlit Travel Office at Fort Sam Houston, the Navy cian students annually from ens and Whipple, as well as all mission support aboard ship, in at Building 367 will now close from service-element command for the Army, Navy, Air Force, METC instructors. the air, under the sea and on noon to 1 p.m. daily. the METC. NMTSC is an NMSC Coast Guard, other U.S. federal “I am tremendously proud of the battlefield.

Start a career with CID The U.S. Army Criminal Investiga- tion Command needs qualified active Senator highlights 470th MI Brigade Women’s History Month duty Soldiers to become Special By Gregory Ripps ment.” He briefly recounted In addition to other commit- women did in our struggle.” Agents. Contact the Fort Sam Houston 470th MIB Public Affairs women’s education in the Unit- tee assignments, the lieutenant Van de Putte shared part of CID Office at 221-1764 to set up an ed States, noting that women’s governor appointed her to chair her own struggle to become a interview to determine if you meet the The 470th Military Intel- attainment of higher education the Veteran Affairs and Military pharmacist, her primary career. minimum requirements, or stop by ligence Brigade’s observance is a recent phenomenon. Installations Committee. She first encountered obstacles 2164 Wilson Way, Building 268 during of Women’s History Month “Today in our Army, we have “It’s the best job in Texas to pursuing her primary voca- duty hours. The CID agents will provide featured a speech by state Sen. women successfully leading at government,” she said. “We all tion when she began high assistance in guiding the applicant Leticia Van de Putte at the Fort all levels and ranks,” he said. want to make Texas the best school in what she termed “sys- through the application process. Sam Houston Community Center “These women are shining ex- state for military and their fami- temic” discrimination against Information could also be found at the “Big Area Tent” March 26. amples of our great nation, and lies and for veterans and their girls. Army CID website at http://www.cid. In introducing the Texas so is our guest speaker today.” families.” “You had to take algebra army.mil. legislator, Col. Pierre Gervais, Van de Putte is serving her Turning to the theme of in your freshman year so you brigade commander, addressed fifth term as a Texas state sena- Women’s History Month, she could take calculus in your this year’s theme, “Women’s tor, following five terms as a said, “This is one month you See NEWS, P4 Education-Women’s Empower- state representative. get to think about everything See SENATOR, P5 PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER APRIL 5, 2012 News Briefs from P3 AMEDDC&S dedicates Warrior Medic Memorial By Phil Reidinger Military Tax Assistance AMEDDC&S Public Affairs Centers Open Active duty military members, mili- Staff and faculty members of tary retirees, and their families can the Army Medical Department take advantage of free tax services at Center and School assembled the Military Tax Assistance Centers. in the foyer of Aabel Hall The 502nd Mission Support Group’s March 23 to dedicate the new legal office opens offers the main site building entrance exhibit to at 2271 Reynolds Road, at the corner Soldiers who have given their of Wilson and Reynolds Roads, as lives in service to the Army well as a San Antonio Military Medical Medical Department. Center satellite office at the L44-6 In addition to featuring the conference room. All tax returns are command’s mission to envi- completed on an appointment-only sion, design and train a pre- basis. Customers need to bring their mier medical force for decisive W-2s, 1099-Rs and all other tax- action, the new exhibit tells related documents to their appoint- the history of the Army Medi- ment. The main site phone number cal Department Center and is 295-1040 and the SAMMC satellite School and the Medical Field phone number is 916-1040. Service School, which traces its origin to 1920 at Carlisle Nominations open for AUSA Barracks, Pa. Volunteer Family of Year The Warrior Medic Memo- Photo by Phil Reidinger The Association of the U.S. Army’s rial honors the 200 AMEDD (From left) Maj. Gen. David Rubenstein, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School commanding general, Col. Dawn Volunteer Family of the Year award officers, NCOs and enlisted Sol- Smith, AMEDDC&S chief of staff, and Garry Oakley, assistant chief of staff for facilities/engineering, prepare the cement on recognizes an exceptional Army family diers who have died supporting the last tile to complete the unit crest mosaic at the entrance to Aabel Hall during dedication ceremonies of the new command whose dedicated volunteer service Operation Iraqi Freedom, Op- exhibit. significantly contributes to improving eration Enduring Freedom and Army well-being and the well-being Operation New Dawn serving Carlisle Barracks to Fort Sam lation Management Command. and in 1970 Congress appro- of the local community and is open the Army Medical Department Houston in 1946. Students attended class in a priated $9.8 million for the to families from active duty, National in a variety of occupational The school headquarters variety of buildings located on construction of the first build- Guard, Reserves, retirees and Army specialties. was located in the former the post. ing complex designed specifi- civilians. Nominations for the award After World War II, the 9th Infantry Regiment head- The school leadership sought cally for the MFSS. must be submitted only through AUSA Army relocated the Medi- quarters buildings, which are a consolidated training and chapters. Deadline is May 1. For more cal Field Service School from currently the home of Instal- headquarters facility on post See AABEL, P10 information, call the Alamo Chapter of the AUSA at (818) 516-3442.

Civilian Record Brief Liberty Barracks latest warrior transition facility snapshot of personnel data By Sgt. Lee Ezzell by small-arms fire while con- The Civilian Record Brief is a ARNORTH Public Affairs ducting motor pool operations one-page snapshot of an employees’ in December 2011. official personnel data. To access your Fort Sam Houston officially Rye served as a wheeled ve- CRB, click on the Army Civilian Per- welcomed the opening of its hicle mechanic with the 125th sonnel On-Line Portal page at http:// newest wounded warrior bar- Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd acpol.army.mil/. For more information racks during a ribbon-cutting Brigade, 1st Armored Division. and to view a sample CRB along ceremony April 2. Davis quoted Winston with the CRB Quick Guide, visit the Liberty Barracks, the latest Churchill in presenting the Fort Sam Houston Civilian Personnel warrior transition facility, will Purple Heart, saying that while Advisory Center website at http://www. be home to Soldiers as they Soldiers and other service samhouston.army.mil/cpac/. undergo treatment and rehabil- members often stand hum- itation at nearby Brooke Army bly before such figures as the JBSA FAP CareLine Medical Center. esteemed British prime minis- Reporting procedures for the Joint One of the distinguished ter or general officers such as Base San Antonio Family Advocacy guests helping to cut the ribbon himself, it is the generals and Program CareLine have been stream- was also the most recent Purple prime ministers who are in lined to ensure the easiest access Heart recipient as well. greater awe and most humble and assistance to those in need of Maj. Gen. Walter Davis, before heroes such as Rye and services related to the prevention of deputy commanding general, others like him. Photo by Sgt. Lee Ezzell family maltreatment in our communi- U.S. Army North, presented The general also said it is Sgt. Richard Rye assists the Texas State Sen. Jeff Wentworth and ARNORTH’s dep- the Purple Heart Award to Sgt. uty commanding general Maj. Gen. Walter Davis as they cut a ribbon to open the See NEWS, P10 Richard Rye, who was wounded See WTB, P11 Wounded Warrior Liberty Barracks April 2. APRIL 5, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5 SENATOR from P3 senior year so that you could study to become a pharmacist in college,” she said. “However, girls were discouraged from taking algebra.” Her persistence paid off – she was one of two girls to take algebra in a class of 30. Ultimately she completed college and became a pharmacist, a vocation she holds 32 Photo by Gregory Ripps years later. Familiar with the military custom, Sen. Leticia Van de Putte slips She credits her father one of her own “challenge” coins to Sgt. 1st Class Sandra Hocking for encouraging her. of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade as she shakes hands. Col. When she was a child, Pierre Gervais, brigade commander, looks on. Earlier, the senator whenever anyone said addressed members of the brigade as featured speaker at its March that she was a pretty 26 observance of Women’s History Month. little girl, her father immediately responded that the home and the fam- be tolerated.” she was the smartest girl ily in framing children’s Van de Putte said we in her class. regard for their roles must value each indi- “Because he said it, in society when they vidual. I thought it might be became adults. “When we celebrate true,” she said, and that “It’s important that this month, we can cele- prompted her to try even when we raise our sons brate our own daughters harder. … we set a good ex- and granddaughters,” she The senator empha- ample,” she said. “Jokes said. “When women work sized the importance of about gender should not at it, they can achieve it.” PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER APRIL 5, 2012 201st MI Bn Soldiers perform weapons training off post By Spc. Qaasim Jenkins and Gregory Ripps 470th MIB Public Affairs

Soldiers of the 201st Military Intelligence Bat- talion took their weapons training to a public range on their Safety Stand- Down Day March 9 to obtain first-hand knowl- edge of non-standard U.S. Army issue guns. “These range activities provided a hands-on approach for the Soldiers to familiarize themselves with several types of weapon possibilities,” said Chief Warrant Of- ficer 2 John Flores, who helped organize the Photo by Sgt. Oscar Marroquin event. Spc. Qaasim Jenkins fires an AK47 at the Bullet Hole Shooting “This training could Range during the 201st Military Intelligence Battalion’s Safety assist Soldiers deployed Stand-Down Day March 9. overseas in scenarios where familiarity with The Soldiers later “Don’t listen to the guy other weapons could received classroom in- next door. His informa- become a matter of life struction from Capt. Mike tion is generally incor- or death.” Tacquard from the Texas rect, and if you follow it, Flores coordinated Highway Patrol. you will find yourself in the training with Kathy Tacquard covered trouble with the authori- Morningside and Carol Texas gun laws, focus- ties and in your military Hester of the Bullet Hole ing on applications of the career. Do your own Shooting Range on San Castle Doctrine, which research.” Antonio’s west side. allows people to use D’Agostino said the Flores and 1st Lt. deadly force to defend shooting range event was Alexandr D’Agostino, their homes under speci- part of dynamic hands- range safety officer for fied circumstances, and on safety program to the training, said the the state’s driving-while- engage, challenge and shooting range met all intoxicated laws. motivate Soldiers that their size and training A retired Air Force was implemented by the requirements, which chief master sergeant battalion commander, Lt. included separate ranges who works at the THP Col. Joe Barber, with the for rifles, pistols and Tactical Training Center, guidance of the 470th shotguns. Tacquard said THP also Military Intelligence The Soldiers were works with numerous Brigade commander, Col. briefed for each of the civic groups on topics Pierre Gervais. ranges, then proceeded ranging from child safety “Soldiers were to familiarize themselves to concealed hand guns, equipped not only with with various weapons stressing public safety the skills to fire weapons and fire them with one- awareness. but also with the knowl- on-one guidance from “Always check with lo- edge of their rights, fellow Soldiers. cal authorities wherever responsibilities and Among the weapons you are stationed to ob- possible consequences if were an AK47, an M4 tain clarification of laws,” they ever discharge their with sniper scope, a Tacquard said, offering privately owned weapon Glock 19 handgun and advice to Soldiers when in self-defense,” Flores a Stevens 350 12-gauge they find themselves in said about the training shotgun. other states. day. APRIL 5, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7

Sam Houston and JBSA- environmental-themed Randolph. information, giveaways, Earth Day Month events commence at JBSA Tiffany Evans, 902nd fitness challenges, equip- By Robert Goetz Civil Engineer Squadron ment demonstrations and JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs environmental engineer, a deejay. There will be said she hopes the golf a complimentary lunch A golf tournament, outing will allow more while supplies last. an environmental booth people to be exposed to Environmental bro- at a Fiesta celebration, Earth Day’s environmen- chures, fliers and free- and a Fun Run head- tal awareness message. bies will be distributed line a month’s worth of “It’s also something at the Randolph Base activities as Joint Base fun to do outside in Exchange event April 18, San Antonio prepares the fresh air,” she said. and will include 902nd to celebrate Earth Day/ effort to “We’ll have an envi- CES energy office per- Month 2012. foster a brighter future out the month include ronmental kiosk set sonnel and CPS Energy This year’s Joint Base for all individuals.” activities at all three These events join a up at the golf club and representatives which San Antonio activities The Fort Sam Houston locations. list of established events, we’ll have literature to will also take part in the kicked off March 29, environmental unit led The Earth Day Cele- including a month-long distribute.” In addition, event. when Brig. Gen. Theresa the way this year with bration and Fun Run will environmental aware- Earth Day trivia will April 5 is the deadline Carter, JBSA commander, their annual Basura begin at 9 a.m. April 19 ness display at the be posted at each hole, to enter the April 19th proclaimed April as Bash event Feb. 25, an at JBSA-Lackland Out- JBSA-Randolph Library Evans said. Earth Day Golf Outing, Earth Day/Month. event that concentrates door Adventure Center starting April 1, various Judy Lopez, 802nd which includes 18 holes This year’s Air Force on waterway cleanup in Trails. JBSA-Lackland Recycling Civil Engineer Squadron of golf, a riding cart, theme is “Conserve areas around JBSA-Fort The Earth Day Golf Center events on April environmental engineer, entry gifts, a barbecue Today. Secure Tomor- Sam Houston, including Tournament is planned 12, 21 and 25, environ- said JBSA activities “will dinner and awards. row.” The proclamation Salado Creek. for 10:30 a.m. April 19 at mental and energy kiosks raise awareness and pro- Registration will start at encourages people in According to Kris- the JBSA-Randolph Oaks April 18 at the JBSA- vide information to the 10:30 a.m. the day of the the JBSA community ten Lynch, 502nd Civil Golf Course. Randolph base exchange, base community.” event. To reserve a place, to “think and act as a Engineer Squadron The environmental and activities at the The planned JBSA ac- call 652-0077. responsible trustee of environmental engineer, booth will be part of the JBSA-Randolph Elemen- tivities, like the celebra- For more informa- Earth, seeking the best the Basura Bash was the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston tary School April 20 and tion at Lackland Adven- tion on Earth Day/Month choices in an effort to “most successful so far.” Fiesta day events starting Tree City USA/Arbor Day ture Center Trails April events, call 652-2251, eliminate pollution in an Celebrations through- at 5:30 p.m. April 22. Ceremony at JBSA-Fort 19, includes booths with 671-5305 or 221-4251. PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER APRIL 5, 2012 Your pet at 10,000 feet: traveling and PCSing with pets TIPS FROM SUCCESSFUL TRAVELERS • Plan months in advance By Maj. Todd M. Thomas Standardization)-com- ficers are exempt from • Stay flexible Public Health Command patible microchip must this requirement, so it • Contact the commercial airline months Region-South be implanted before the may be advantageous to before you PCS Military Working Dog Consultant rabies vaccine is given complete all of the steps • Fly to any major hub for the rabies to be con- in the process through • Stay overnight if necessary There are many sidered valid. the local VTF. • Rent a car and drive to your destination regulations about flying The ISO-compatible Regulations also • Take leave to avoid being rushed with and transporting microchips have a prevent our pets from • Send your family with pets either before our pets. Knowing and 15-digit ID. If your pet’s riding in temperatures or after the weather embargo starts abiding by these rules is chip ID is shorter, it may under 45 degrees or • Contact a pet broker to ship your pets the pet owners’ respon- need to be re-chipped over 85 degrees for in case you cannot take them with you sibility, with veterinary and re-vaccinated. For more than 45 minutes. • Allow sufficient time between connect- personnel guiding you most destinations, the This can be a major ing flights in case there are delays or your through the process. most current rabies concern depending on pets cannot fly due to weather restrictions A licensed veterinar- vaccine must be in the what cities your flight • Have a list of hotels that accept pets in ian must issue a health animal 30 days prior to goes through during the cities you are stopping certificate to all animals arrival. your travels. It may be • Do time consuming tasks weeks before traveling by air within Courtesy photo Additionally, many necessary to ship the you PCS 10 days of transport. countries require health pet before or after the • Make an appointment with the Health certificates can these locations require Failure to follow the certificates and rabies PCS in order to safely Veterinary Treatment Facility for a health be obtained by ap- long quarantine periods proper timeline can re- certificates from civilian transport. certificate within 10 days of your depar- pointment at U.S. Army (3-6 months) before sult in extended quaran- veterinarians to have For other foreign ture. Call well ahead of time to ensure Veterinary Treatment your animal will be tine times for your pets original signatures and countries, see the listed availability. Facilities worldwide. admitted beyond the ar- and large out of pocket to be countersigned or websites and contact This website includes rival point. The process expenses upon arrival. stamped by a U.S.D.A. your local VTF. If you have further questions, need links to all VTFs: http:// to qualify for shorter For all destina- veterinarian. Questions about to schedule an appointment to obtain vetcom.amedd.army.mil/ quarantine periods tions outside the For most, but not sedatives, food and a health certificate or want to pick up map.html requires multiple visits continental United all, countries, original water the day of travel copies of your pets’ medical records for For people going to with your pet to your States, an ISO (Interna- signatures by U.S. Army travel, call your Veterinary Treatment Japan, Hawaii or Guam, local VTF. tional Organization for Veterinary Corps Of- See PETS, P9 Facility. Happy and safe traveling! APRIL 5, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9 PETS from P8 Battling mosquitoes and West Nile Virus and traveling with very By Capt. Lyndsay Knoblock-Fast are infectious. WNV transmission. old, young or debilitated Entomologist, Brooke Army Mosquitoes become Eliminating standing animals are best addressed Medical Center infected by feeding water around your home with a veterinarian before on infected birds. It is and in your neighbor- the date for the final health The mosquitoes are through this means that hood is critical. certificate exam. back in business for they can infect other If you have recycling Appointments at the 2012. birds or humans. It is bins with open tops, VTFs fill up fast, so plan In 2011, West Nile not transmitted from place a tiny hole in the to call to schedule at least virus was reported in 49 person to person. bottom to keep them 2-3 weeks before the travel states and the District According to the Cen- drained. Repair leaky date. Call several months of Columbia. In all, a ters for Disease Control pipes and outside fau- before moving OCONUS to total of 690 human cases and Prevention, even in cets. ensure you pet meets the and 43 fatalities were areas where WNV has Scrub and change the Photo courtesy of CDC import requirements. reported in 2011. been documented, less water in birdbaths. Get People become infected with West Nile virus by the bite of an infec- Contact the VTF as soon In Texas, there were than 1 percent of the rid of old tires, bottles, tious mosquito. Only certain species of mosquitoes are infectious. as you have your Request 26 human cases result- mosquitoes are infected. tin cans, buckets or For Orders or orders. The ing in two fatalities. The In addition, less than drums, or turn them years, a DEET (active toes for WNV analysis Fort Sam Houston VTF majority of these cases 1 percent of the indi- over. ingredient) concentration are placed in several appointment numbers are (14) were centered in viduals who are actually On a more individual between 5 and 10 per- locations throughout the 808-6104 or 808-6101. Harris County. bitten by an infected level, wear a long sleeve cent is recommended. installation and camp by While all human cases mosquito develop severe shirt or pants if you are For older individuals, the preventive medicine USEFUL WEBSITES of WNV are unfortu- symptoms. Therefore, going to be outdoors at a 20 to 30 percent con- entomologist. TSA Traveling with Pets http://www. nate, there are several the chance of you be- dawn, dusk, or the early centration is suggested. Mosquito traps are tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/ ways to prevent human coming seriously ill from evening. A surveillance and generally operated two editorial_1036.shtm exposure to these blood any one mosquito bite is Most importantly, testing program is in to three nights per week. seeking critters. extremely small. spray insect repellent on place on Fort Sam Trapped mosquitoes are International requirements listed by People become Basic personal protec- your clothing and rub Houston and Camp sent to Public Health destination infected with WNV by tive measures can be it gently on your face, Bullis. Mosquito traps Command South for http://vetcom.amedd.army.mil/vetops/ the bite of an infectious implemented in and ears, neck, and hands. to monitor population WNV testing. international.html mosquito. Only certain around the home to For children between density and to collect For more information, species of mosquitoes mitigate the potential for the ages of 2 and 12 adult female mosqui- call 295-2500 or 2742. PAGE 10 NEWS LEADER APRIL 5, 2012

AABEL from P4 the winter of 1972. the Medical Field Service cluded duty with the NEWS from P4 DOD Veterinary Health Certifi- The smaller of the two School were renamed in Surgeon General’s Office, cate form filled out by the dog’s The late Henry B. buildings was designed honor of Col. Bernard with the military attaché ty. To report incidents of spouse or veterinarian. For more information, Gonzales of the 20th specifically as an admin- Aabel, Medical Service to Finland and as Chief, child abuse and to coordinate an contact Volunteer Services at 916- Congressional District istrative building, al- Corps and Maj. General Medical Service Corps. emergency response for victims of 5381 or 916-5388. helped secure funds for though the first floor and John M. Willis, Medical Aabel served as chief of domestic violence, call 292-5967. the construction and was basement of the base- Corps, respectively. the Corps from 1955 to This line is monitored 24 hours per Personalized Retirement the principal speaker for ment contained student- During the building 1959. day, 7 days a week. Estimates Available the groundbreaking cer- related activities as the dedication, the then- The Medal of Honor Current Army-serviced emony July 18, 1970. officer student battalion Secretary of the Army, display was dedicated in Dog teams needed employees who are eligible for a “The money spent to personnel services, the Robert F. Froehlke, the Aabel Hall foyer July The Brooke Army Medical Cen- voluntary/optional retirement within build and equip the new school library and read- announced the Medi- 12, 1985. ter’s Volunteer Service is seeking the next five years can now request school should be con- ing room, a post office cal Field Service School Designed, constructed, dog-assisted activities teams. The a retirement estimate electronically sidered an investment and a book store. The name had been officially and donated by the non- dog’s owner must provide current through the Employee Benefits in life for all mankind second and third floors changed to the Academy commissioned officers at immunization record, as well Information System (EBIS). To because the techniques contained the comman- of Health Sciences. the Academy of Health provide an obedience and tem- request an estimate, log into EBIS for the preservation dant’s office and other Aabel served through Sciences, the display was perament pictured ID certification through the Army Benefits Center- of human life devel- staff administrative facili- five campaigns in the dedicated to the United issued by a nationally recognized Civilian (ABC-C) website at https:// oped at the school have ties. European Theatre during States Army Medical organization. Pet teams selected www.abc.army.mil and click on the universal application,” The larger building, WWII and was wounded Department Soldiers for the positions must complete a “How Do I...?” button. G o n z a l e s s a i d a t t h e the school house was in action. awarded the nation’s groundbreaking. designed to house 48 During the Korean highest military award – Construction on classrooms, with a seat- War, he was deputy the Medal of Honor. the facility began im- ing capacity of 3,000. commanding officer of Coming to a Joint Base San Antonio mediately and the San On Dec. 10, 1972, the Medical Replacement (Adrian Neidinger, Antonio-based Browning administration building Training Center at Camp AMEDDC&S historian, location near YOU! Construction Company B-2840 and primary aca- Pickett. contributed to this story). LEADERCAST May 4, 2012 completed construction in demic building B-2841 of Aabel’s service in- APRIL 5, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11

WTB from P4 most and accepted the mitment and duty to sup- resulting in their injuries. common area per suite. shaded seating walls and honor alongside his wife, port and assist Soldiers, They are our Nation’s he- There are 36 suites per a covered mailbox area. with facilities such as Leda, and his father, who Airmen, Marines and roes, and we as a Nation floor, and all suites on the The location is centrally Liberty Barracks that pinned the award to his Sailors during a difficult need to repay this debt.” first floor are American’s situated between the the military can begin to ACU jacket. time in their lives,” Wong The new $48.6 million, with Disabilities Act ap- amenities of Joint Base repay the debts owed to BAMC commanding said. five-story barracks offers proved. San Antonio and BAMC those men and women by general Maj. Gen. M. Ted “Not only did these 216,873 square feet of The facility also in- with three new company caring for them and help- Wong oversaw the cer- men and women vol- space and can house up cludes a multi-purpose headquarters located ing them to heal. emony alongside Davis. unteer to defend our to 360 wounded warriors. room, a central courtyard in the administrative Rye thanked those who “The opening of this country’s freedom, they The 180 suites consist with three picnic areas building adjacent to the he said he felt contributed facility reaffirms our com- have gone in harm’s way of two bedrooms with a and barbeque pavilions, barracks.

AMEDDCS from P1 stan that will produce 28 doctrine or sending our individual team missions. are at the top of their Medicine from the New graduates this summer, own in into harm’s way, Each time they have been categories as listed in US York College of Osteo- protected Army equities and serve as yet an- when we are needed we called, they have been World News & Report. pathic Medicine. His and Title 10 responsi- other force multiplier for would be there. there. “We started a basic internship and residency bilities while ensuring the Soldiers in harm’s way,” “For the past two “Our health service health care administra- training in family medi- success of both the Medi- Horoho added. years, our Soldiers, Sail- support doctrine, op- tion course to provide cine were completed at cal Education and Train- In his remarks, ors. Airmen and our civil- erations and tactics have critically needed busi- Tripler Army Medical ing Campus and newly Rubenstein reviewed the ians have been there,” been and continue to be ness skills to young ser- Center from 1983 to created joint base San pledges he made two Rubenstein continued. adjusted and fined tuned geants, officers and civil- 1986. Antonio,” Horoho said. years when he took com- “They have deployed based on what we are ians going into their first “I look forward to “He impeccably ex- mand of the school. to combat and noncom- learning from deployed health administration serving with you in the ecuted every aspect of “General Horoho, batant missions around warriors and units and job and we have rewrit- months and years ahead the AMEDDC&S mission I pledged to Gen- the world, they’ve been the education and train- ten the rules for becom- to contribute the suc- with continued focus on eral Schoomaker that called to provide their ing provided in over 300 ing a flight medic, man- cess of Army Medicine, Soldiers and the families when MEDCOM called, military skills and to programs of instruction dating that flight medics our Army and our sister and the community. AMEDDC&S would be provide their expertise, has been improved,” must be paramedic services as we serve “He orchestrated the ready,” Rubenstein said. and the men and women Rubenstein added. qualified,”Rubenstein side by side for the ben- establishment of a para- “I said that whether of the AMEDDC&S have As an example, Ruben- said. efit of Soldiers, Sailors, medic course to full fill a training medical warriors, been called to excel stein referred to the four Volpe most recently Airmen and Marines critical need in Afghani- developing battlefield at accomplishing their graduate programs that served as the command- worldwide and to serve ing general of Western our nation,” Volpe said Regional Medical Com- to the AMEDDC&S staff. mand and senior market Addressing the Soldiers executive for TRICARE on the field Volpe said, Puget Sound. He is a “Never forget who we are board-certified fam- in Army medicine. We ily medicine physician are a source of compas- and commissioned as a sion and humanity for all captain in the Medical those we serve, a symbol Corps in 1983, enter- of strength for warriors, ing the Army through a symbol of hope for the the Health Professions wounded, and a symbol Scholarship Program. of comfort for the sick He holds a Bachelor and ill. of Science Degree in “Army medicine starts Pre-Professional Stud- here,” Volpe said. “We ies from the University have a huge responsibil- of Notre Dame and a ity to do here and I am Doctorate in Osteopathic thrilled to be here.” Did you know? Mission leaders and service provider managers need a method to track, understand, and gauge the true determinant of how well services are provided within their organization. ICE is that people can let service Over the past two fiscal providers know when they do a years, the use of the Interactive great job, not just for poor service. Customer Evaluation or ICE has It takes 5 minutes or less to grown greatly. submit a comment at http://ice. One of the best things about disa.mil. PAGE 12 APRIL 5, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13

Dusty Odom with the North Texas Gunsling- Cowboys ers in Denton serves a bowl of stew to Tanya Rodriguez, whose dad retired from the military. for Heroes Photo by entertains, fills bellies Deyanira Romo Rossell

at Fort Sam Houston Photo by Deyanira Romo Rossell Many enjoyed a hot, steaming serving of stew cooked on the open fire by the North Texas Gun- By Deyanira Romo Rossell slingers from Denton, Texas. 502nd FSS Marketing The lineup for the day included the Fort Chuckwagons are still roaring into town every year to cook the Hood Calvary, the Texas Wild Bunch Gun- famous cuisine of the old west for wounded warriors and their fighters, trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick, Charro families at the annual Cowboys for Heroes event. Jerry Diaz and musical entertainment by Buck Like the cattle drives of the 1800s, the seventh annual event Helton and Desert Reign. Throughout the day, featured chuckwagon cowboys cooking chili, beans, stew and children enjoyed hay and stage coach rides, many more campfire meals for the troops March 31 at the Fort mutton busting and pony rides. Sam Houston Equestrian Center. Volunteers with the 232nd Medical Brigade, “I think it is awesome,” said Keith Wilke of Flying W Chuck Spcs. Manabu Goseki and Shawn Adams, took Wagon from Houston. “It is a great way to give back to our a break to enjoy some of the food and des- troops,” he added, as he dished up a crowd favorite, peach cob- serts. bler made on the coals. “This is the first time I have ever been to Pfc. Ronnie Doud with Company G, Warrior Transition Bat- an event like this,” Goseki said. “This is the talion, made his way from one cast iron pot to another trying the best way we could spend our Saturday – help- vittles with authentic old west flavor. ing people.” “This is my first time to come to this event. I like it,” he said. Fitzpatrick and his horse, Chief, volunteered “The food is good and so is the entertainment.” their trick roping talent, which included las- soing young lasses and corralling cowboys. Photo by Deyanira Romo Rossell Children lined up for a chance to get caught Two-year-old Kaylynnn Krueger and her mom and dad enjoy a western picnic in Fitzpatrick’s lasso. under the oak trees at the annual Cowboys for Heroes “My horse, Chief, and I like to do what we can to support worthwhile causes,” Fitzpatrick said. “This is definitely and honor and we had Photo by Tiffany Boulez a great time out here today.” Fort Hood Cavalry soldiers dem- Some 1,500 people enjoyed the western- onstrated drill maneuvers like style entertainment and food. Among them, this one, using a saber to hit Col. John Lamoureux, the 502nd Mission a target while mounted and at Support Group commander, took a moment to full-speed. thank both the cowboys and the heroes. “In the good old days, it was cowboys and all they stood for that were the glue that held the West together,” Lamoureux said. “Similar- ly, it is the military family that demonstrates Six-year-old Zachary Hilliard perseverance and sacrifice day in and day poses for a picture on a long- out, much like the cowboys do and it is what horn named Shotgun provided keeps this country strong.” by cow whisperer Ron Sitton of The chuck wagon community offers this Lukenbach, Texas complimentary entertainment and food annu- Photo by Deyanira Romo Rossell Photo by Tiffany Boulez ally to take a moment to thank the heroes of Photo by Deyanira Romo Rossell Ricky Martinez gets caught in trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick’s lasso at Photo by Five-year-old Garrison Barker had his first try at mutton busting and immedi- the armed forces with their special western Pfc. Ronnie Doud tries the peach cobbler, served by Keith Wilke of Flying W the annual Cowboys for Heroes at the Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Deyanira Romo Rossell ately wanted to try it again. hospitality. Chuck Wagon from Houston. Center. PAGE 14 NEWS LEADER APRIL 5, 2012

and it is subsequently TDY and trashed the rental car? What to do next stolen, the agreement By Capt. John Withers accident report, and no- days from the date of loss it to the rental agency does not apply. In that U.S. Army Claims Office tify the government travel or damage. If the traveler immediately, obtain a po- case, the rental agency Army Support Activity card benefits administra- pays for the car rental lice report, and complete will bill the traveler’s unit tor of the accident. with a credit card other a rental company acci- directly. Most people know They should also notify than the Visa Travel dent report. If the unit determines The Air Force Assis- what to do if they are in their chain of command Card, the protection does Under the DTMO that the traveler was tance Fund Campaign a car accident with their as soon as possible. not apply. Agreement, third-party within the scope of his kicked off March 26 privately owned vehicle: Several types of cover- The Defense Travel claimants seeking recov- employment when the and runs through May swap insurance informa- age apply to property Management Office rental ery for property damage loss or damage occurred, tion with the other driver, damage and personal agreement provides cov- or personal injury should the unit coordinates with 4. This year’s goal is file a vehicle accident injury resulting from the erage for loss or damage file their claims directly its Defense Finance and 100 percent contact, report with law enforce- use of a rental vehicle. to the rental vehicle and with the rental agency. Accounting Service to pay ensuring everyone is ment, etc. To ensure full cover- third-party liability cover- When the Visa and the claim out of its TDY aware of the campaign Because accidents are age, travelers should age for property damage, DTMO Agreement cover- funds. and has the oppor- relatively rare, how- always use their govern- personal injury, or death ages do not apply, the If the traveler was not tunity to donate. The ever, we often don’t think ment travel card to rent arising from a collision unit must generally pay acting within the scope AFAF was established about our rental car the vehicle, arrange their with a vehicle rented the damage. of his job when the loss coverage while on a tem- travel through the De- under the terms of the The agreement does or damage occurred, the to provide an annual porary duty assignment fense Travel System, and Agreement. not apply to certain types rental agency must pro- effort to raise funds for or what to do if we are decline the company’s Coverage applies when of vehicles, to certain ceed against the traveler the charitable affiliates involved in an accident insurance or damage the traveler is in official foreign locations, or to individually. that provide support while TDY. waiver. travel status, evidenced vehicles rented from Because rental vehicles to the Air Force family Travelers on TDY Under its government by presenting a govern- companies not party to do not become govern- (active duty, retirees, orders should take these travel card contract with ment travel card or of- the Agreement. ment property when reservists, guard and steps when involved in an the government, Visa ficial travel orders to the Additionally, the agree- rented for official travel, accident with their rental provides coverage for loss rental agency at the time ment contains express they are not subject to their dependents, car: file an accident or damage to the rental the vehicle is picked up exceptions involving financial liability investi- including surviving report with law enforce- vehicle. or by using DTS to make negligence. gations of property loss. spouses) in need. For ment, notify the rental Visa pays first in any the travel arrangements. For example, if the For more information, more information, call agency immediately, com- claim. Notification to Visa Travelers involved in renter leaves the keys in call the Army Claims 671-1938. plete a rental company must be made within 45 an incident should report an unattended vehicle Office at 295-1973. APRIL 5, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15

MICC from P1 She added that the in- tory procurement sight, energy and enthu- changes have Brig. Gen. Kirk Army Contracting Com- siasm Vollmecke brings to brought great Vollmecke (left) ac- mand. the MICC remain critical challenges to our cepts the organization- Vollmecke comes to in meeting the acquisition contracting work- al flag and command the MICC after serving as needs of Soldiers against force and team,” of the Mission and the director for contract- a backdrop of shrinking he said. Installation Contract- ing at the Office of the funds. “Now, more than ing Command from Dr. Assistant Secretary of “While the MICC is ever, we must pro- Carol Lowman during the Army for Acquisition, saying goodbye to an vide the smartest a ceremony March 28 Logistics and Technology. outstanding leader, the and most effective at Fort Sam Houston. Leisenring leaves for an command is fortunate to contracting solu- Vollmecke assumed assignment as the deputy welcome another superb tions with the best command of the MICC commander for the Joint leader in Brig. Gen. Kirk possible oversight.” from Brig. Gen. Ste- Theater Support Contract- Vollmecke,” she said. “He The new com- phen Leisenring. Low- ing Command for Opera- understands our pro- manding gen- man is the director of tion Enduring Freedom in curement processes and eral said that the the Army Contracting Afghanistan. practices as well as … command must Command. Lowman praised the uncertainties of the focus its resources Leisenring for the suc- budget environment and and expertise on Photo by Mike O’Rear cesses of standing up the challenges that lie awarding timely and transforming a new ahead.” contracted solutions to member of the National Army War College. ing contracting support command over the past At the ceremony, meet mission needs, Contract Management As- He also graduated from for the warfighter across two-and-a-half years, not- Vollmecke echoed that negotiating better out- sociation. the Naval Postgraduate Army commands, instal- ing his leadership in re- awareness as the Army comes for our customers, He is a graduate of School where he earned a lations and activities aligning support through transforms the institu- and improving contract the U.S. Army Command Master of Science Degree located throughout the an intermediate level of tional Army. performance oversight. and General Staff College in Management with a continental United States, command, development of “Our Army is in a new Vollmecke, who is where he was awarded concentration in acqui- Alaska and Puerto Rico. the Acquisition Milestone era of budget uncertainty Acquisition Level III certi- the first Hite Acquisition sition and contracting In fiscal 2011, the Agreement process and and resource constraints. fied in contracting and Award for Excellence, and management. command executed more management of contracts A decade of war needs program management, he earned a Master of As commanding gen- than 63,000 contract in support of Arlington coupled with a decade is a certified professional Science Degree in Strate- eral of the MICC, he is actions worth almost $7 National Cemetery. of statutory and regula- contract manager and gic Studies from the U.S. responsible for provid- billion across the Army. PAGE 16 NEWS LEADER APRIL 5, 2012

Grosshans, MCoE OPSEC officer. Geotagging social media applications pose security risks “The adversary could By Cheryl Rodewig awareness includes the to friends or friends of be a hacker, could be ter- Fort Benning Public Affairs world of social media. friends. rorists, could be criminals; If a Soldier uploads a • “A good rule of thumb someone who has an “Is a badge on Four- photo taken on his or her when using location-based intent to cause harm.” square worth your life?” smartphone to Facebook, social networking applica- Grosshans suggests dis- The question was posed they could broadcast the tions is do not become abling the geotagging fea- by Brittany Brown, social exact location of their friends with someone if ture and checking security media manager of the unit, said Steve Warren, you haven’t met them in settings to see who you’re Online and Social Media deputy G2 for the Maneu- that were uploaded to the extend to anyone who person,” Sweetnam said. sharing check-ins with. Division at the Office of ver Center of Excellence, Internet, the enemy was uses that feature. “Make sure you’re careful Ultimately, it’s about the Chief of Public Affairs. or MCoE. able to determine the ex- • Facebook has rolled out about who you let into weighing the risks. It may sound outlandish, “In most smartphones, act location of the helicop- Timeline, a new layout your social media circle.” “Do you really want but in the age of social there is built-in GPS,” ters inside the compound that includes a map tab Even if there is noth- everyone to know the geotagging, it can be a Warren said. “For every and conduct a mortar of all the locations a user ing classified about an exact location of your reality. picture you take with attack, destroying four of has tagged. individual’s location, a home or your children’s There are a number that phone, it automati- the AH-64 Apaches. • “Some of those indi- series of locations posted school?” Sweetnam said. of location-based social cally embeds the latitude Staff Sgt. Dale Sweet- viduals have hundreds of online over the course “Before adding a location media applications and and longitude within the nam of the Online and ‘friends’ they may never of a month can create a to a photo, Soldiers really platforms, including photograph.” Social Media Division, said have actually met in pattern that criminals can need to step back and ask Foursquare, Gowalla, Someone with the right geotagging is a concern person, he explained. “By use. themselves, ‘Who really SCVNGR, Shopkick, Loopt software and the wrong for deployed Soldiers and looking at someone’s map “We live in a different needs to know this loca- and Whrrl, currently on motivation could down- those heading to a mis- tab on Facebook, you can world now,” Warren said. tion information?’“ the market. load the photo and extract sion. see everywhere they’ve “If someone were go- Grosshans said it’s as They use GPS features, the coordinates from the “Soldiers should always tagged a location. You ing to get a hold of your important to Soldiers as typically in the user’s metadata. be aware of the dangers can see the restaurants phone, they could figure to family members. phone, to publish the Warren cited a real- associated with geotag- they frequent, the gym out who you are. It’s like “Be conscious of what person’s location and of- world example from 2007. ging regardless of where they go to everyday, even a beacon that’s always out information you’re put- fer rewards in the form When a new fleet of he- they are,” he explained. the street they live on if there communicating with ting out there,” he said. of discounts, badges or licopters arrived with an General hazards for they’re tagging photos of towers and plotting your “Don’t share information points to encourage fre- aviation unit at a base in family members: their home. moves.” with strangers. Once it’s quent check-ins. Iraq, some Soldiers took • While especially relevant • Most of the applica- “In operations secu- out there, it’s out there. A deployed service pictures on the flightline, for those in the military, tions let people limit who rity, we talk about the There’s no pulling it member’s situational he said. From the photos cautions about geotagging can see their check-ins adversary,” said Kent back.”

FSHISD campus Cole Students of the Month Cannons, caissons and JROTC activities Fort Sam Houston Elementary School April 12 College T-shirt Day; Honor Roll recognition; progress reports sent home

April 13 PTO Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Room 51; Dad’s Day: dads volunteer in PE, library and cafeteria

Robert G. Cole Middle and High School April 10 Baseball at Nixon-Smiley JV/V, 4:30 and 7 p.m. Courtesy photo April 11-12 Each month Cole Middle and High Schools recognize one student from each Photo by Kathy Salazar District Track Meet at grade level for his or her outstanding attitude, citizenship, and overall contribu- Solders from the Headquarters and Headquarters Army Support Activity’s Cais- Randolph tion to the school. The students are nominated by their teachers and then one son Unit instruct Kennedy High School Junior ROTC cadets how to assemble student is selected by the faculty of each grade level. The recipients for March cannons used to support military honors and other military ceremonies during a April 13 are (front row from left): Ashley Bell (6th), Cody Maxton (7th), Kaleb Dean (8th) tour March 28. The cadets learned that Soldiers from the caisson unit assist 54 Baseball vs. Luling VAR, 4:30 and (back row from left) Gissele Granados (9th), Molly Gresenz (12th), Jacob counties with military honors throughout the southern region from San Marcos p.m. Almquist (10th), Teresa Cenney (11th). to Brownsville, Texas. APRIL 5, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 17 New construction projects underway at FSH schools Edwards Aquifer Level By Julie Novak structures to provide safe in feet above sea level FSHISD Finance Director fall zones. as of April 4 The campus had three * Two construction play areas, which will be CURRENT LEVEL = 664.9' projects in the Fort Sam combined into one ex- *determines JBSA water conservation stage Houston Independent panded area in the back Normal - above 660' School District are in full of the school. swing, with construc- A large canopy over Stage I - 660' tion expected to continue the play structures will Stage II - 650' through the summer. protect the students from Stage III - 642' A cafeteria is be- the sun and a new con- ing built for Robert G. crete track, which will be Stage IV - 640.5' Cole Middle/High School Courtesy photo approximately one-fourth Stage V - 637' and Fort Sam Houston (From left) FSHISD facilities manager Darrel Plumlee, finance direc- mile in length, will pro- Joint Base San Antonio has reverted back to Stage Normal Water Elementary School will tor Julie Novak, architect Robert Luna, Crownhill Builders job superin- vide a safe, even surface Restrictions. Landscape watering with an irrigation system or sprin- soon see a renovated tendent Carlos Gonzales, Cole Elementary Principal Tonya Hyde, and for walking. kler is permitted any day of tthe week between the hours of 8 p.m. playground, a new walk- Crownhill Builders president Robert Hoek look over plans for the new The Fort Sam Hous- and 10 a.m. Watering with a hand-held hose, drip irrigation or bucket ing track, and additional playground. ton community will also is permitted any time of the day. parking spaces to serve be able to use this track the campus. well as an additional “Funding for Cole’s caf- in the evenings and on The 12,012-square-foot 1,694 square feet in a eteria project is provided weekends. Additionally, Cole cafeteria, located second-story mechanical by a $4.2 million Impact needed campus parking between the science room. Aid construction grant space is being provided by building and Cole Middle The construction from the U. S. Depart- this project. School, will have seating contract was awarded ment of Education, which “Our Board of Trust- for 400 students during to Eaton Commercial of owns the original core ees recognized the need meal periods. The dining San Antonio and, weather campus buildings and has for this playground, and area will also be used permitting, the project is been providing funding approved the $600,000 for assemblies and other scheduled to be completed for their renovation or re- needed funding” Siller campus events. in late September 2012. placement,” said Dr. Gail said. “Although the A covered outdoor “The added space will Siller, Fort Sam Houston playground is scheduled seating area will be a allow us to have two ISD superintendent. to be completed by mid- welcome new feature lunch periods instead of At Fort Sam Houston September, the contractor for students and staff. the three we have now, Elementary School, a hopes that if the weather Four serving lines will be which results in more major renovation of the cooperates, construction available for the students instructional time for the playground area is un- could possibly be finished to make their healthy students,” said Cole prin- derway that will allow for in late August.” meal choices in the new cipal Isabell Clayton. “We a centralized play area, “This playground “Cougar Café.” The new are also excited to have increased accessibility for recognized the student’s cafeteria will include a a space large enough to special needs students, voices,” said elementary staff dining area and a hold class size meetings and a rubberized sur- principal Tonya Hyde. commercial kitchen, as and community events.” face around all the play PAGE 18 NEWS LEADER APRIL 5, 2012

Chapel. Light refreshment will be p.m., Randolph AFB Conference Buyer Beware! served after the service. For more Room, Airman and Family Readi- April 10, 2-4 p.m., Roadrunner Weekly Weather Watch information, call 221-2754. ness, call 221-0349. Community Center Building 2797, Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 10 call 221-2380. San THE GATE Summer Camp Registration Resiliency Day Antonio Registration begins April 9-10, April 9, 1 p.m., Bob Hope Excel Level 1 Texas 89° 86° 83° 82° 81° 78° Battlemind Pre-Training 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Child Youth Performing Arts Theater, Lackland April 11, 8 a.m.-noon, Roadrun- Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy for Families & School Services, Roadrunner Air Force Base. Guest speaker is ner Community Center Building Kabul April 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Roadrun- Community Center Building 2797, Abby Rike, former Biggest Loser 2797, call 221-2518 or 221-2705. Afghanistan ner Community Center Building for all active duty and dual military contestant. Call 671-2619. 69° 69° 70° 68° 64° 68° Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Showers 2797, call 221-1829 or 221-0946. patrons. Remaining patrons may Overseas Orientation (Source: The Weather Channel at www.weather.com) register April 11, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Prevention and Relationship April 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Road- Couponing call 221-4871. Enhancement Program runner Community Center Building runner Community Center Building niques. Space is limited, to register April 5, 2-4 p.m., Roadrunner The six-part program begins 2797, call 221-1628. 2797, call 221-2962. call 808-5709 or 808-5708. Community Center Building 2797, Talk is Cheap April 9, 6-7:30 p.m., Roadrunner call 221-2380. April 9 and 16, 1-2 p.m., Community Center Building 2797, Talk is Cheap Month of Military Child and CSRS Retirement Randolph Air Force Base Conference call 221-0349. April 11 and 18, 2-3 p.m., Baseball Season Opener Planning Seminar Man of the House Room, Airman and Family Readi- Lackland Air Force Base, Airman and April 14, 9 a.m.-noon, Dodd Field April 17, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., April 6, noon-1 p.m., Roadrun- ness, call 221-0349. Word Level 2 Family Readiness, call 221-0349. No. 3, call 221-5519. Arnold Hall, Lackland Air Force ner Community Center Building April 10, 8 a.m.-noon, Roadrun- Teen Tailgate Party Base. The Alamo Federal Executive 2797, lunch will be provided, call Budget Development ner Community Center Building Job Fair April 14, 5-8 p.m., Youth Center Board will host a Civil Service 221-0349. April 9, 2-4 p.m., Roadrunner 2797, call 221-2518 or 221-2705. April 11, 5-7 p.m., Roadrunner Building 1630. The free event will Retirement System seminar. Cost is Community Center Building 2797, Community Center Building 2797, include food, fun and activities for $10. Register online at http://san- Reloading 101 call 221-2380. Key Caller Training for the Fort Sam Houston community, teens in grades 6-12. Call 221-3630. antoniofeb.org/retirement-planning- April 7, 8 a.m.-noon, Camp April 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Roadrun- call 221-0427 or 221-0516. seminars. Call 565-1860. Bullis Recreation Area, limit is three English as a Second Language ner Community Center Building Free Women’s Rape students per class, call 295-7529. April 9, 5-7:30 p.m., Roadrunner 2797, call 221-1829 or 221-0946. Excel Level 2 Prevention Seminar FERS Retirement Planning Community Center Building 2797, April 12, 8 a.m.-noon, Roadrun- April 16, 5-6:30 p.m., Fitness Seminar Easter Sunrise Service call 221-2380. Immigration Services ner Community Center Building Center on the METC campus. A po- April 18, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 The service will be held April 8, April 10, noon-2 p.m., Roadrun- 2797, call 221-2518 or 221-2705. lice trainer, a 3rd degree black belt p.m., Arnold Hall, Lackland Air 6:30-7:30 a.m. outside the historic 5 Love Languages ner Community Center Building in combat Hapkido and a martial Force Base. The Alamo Federal Gift Chapel. In case of rain, the for Parenting Teens 2797, call 221-1628. Texas Autism Supplement arts “hall of fame instructor” will service will be held inside the Gift April 9, 16 and 23, 5:30-7:30 April 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Road- train women on self-defense tech- See InSIde, P19 APRIL 5, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 19

221-7327 or 666-9818. Don’t Mess with For Sale: Six- pale floral pattern; 7 foot by 9 foot Texas Scholarship shelf bookcase, wool green floral hooked rug; 7 foot Holy Week Youth Photography Contest High school seniors who care oak finish, in fort 9 inch round burgundy wool tufted Services Students 8-18 years old can about the environment have the good condi- freebies oriental rug; 3 foot 6 inch by 5 foot submit photos of wildlife, land- chance to win a college scholarship tion, $25; new forsale 6 inch wool navy/red tufted rug; all April 5, THE GATE scapes, people enjoying the diversity by composing a 350-word essay rim and tire in excellent condition. Sturdy wood Maundy Thursday of nature, and texture and design explaining what they have done to for Honda Pilot, tire is a Goodyear desk with drawer $40; two ceiling Catholic Mass of the Lord’s Comfort Easter Walk found on natural objects by April improve the litter situation in their Integrity P235/70R16, $130; rattan fans, $25 each. Call 271-9127. Supper – 5:30 p.m. at the Gift The Hill Country Volkssportverein 18. Cost to enter is 10 for Green community. The first place winner and iron kennel for dog or cat, $50. For Sale: Sleeper sofa, beige and Chapel and 7 p.m. at AMEDD volksmarch club is hosting a 5k, Spaces Alliance members and $15 will receive $3,000 and the second Call 467-5336. light brown, $50; loveseat, beige Chapel 10k and 15k walk April 7 starting for non members. To register or for and third place winners will receive For Sale: Cultured white marble and light brown, $45; coffee table, Protestant Living Last Sup- at the Comfort Community Park, more information, visit http://www. $1,000 each. Application and essay vanity top with backsplash, 48 glass, bamboo frame, from Korea, per – 7 p.m. at the Gift Chapel Hwy 27 and Main Street in Comfort. Greensatx.org. must be sent online or mail by inches by 22 inches, $20; Brighton $50; bookshelf, brown, 5 feet by April 6, Walks start between 8 a.m.-noon April 20. For application and details heart necklace with red stone, 4feet, $45; TV entertainment center, Good Friday noon; finish by 3 p.m. Call 830-995- All-American Canteen visit http://www.DontMessWith 15-inches long, silver with Brighton multi-purpose, 7 feet by 3 feet, Catholic Service – 11:30 2421 or visit http://web.me.com/ This official Fiesta event is Texas.org. tin, $40; Liz Lange maternity dress; $60. Call 512-943-2314. a.m. at the Gift Chapel and 7 txtrailhead/GG/Comfort.html. sponsored by Society for the Preser- size medium, rose and beige pat- For Sale: New Rascal electric p.m. at the AMEDD Chapel vation of Historic Fort Sam Houston, Quarry Farmers and tern, $10. Call 495-2296. wheelchair with detachable legs, April 7, Warrant Officer April 21, 7-11 p.m. in the Mission Ranchers Market For Sale: Garage door opener, 1/2 instruction manual included, $800 Easter Sunday Association Meeting Room of the Henry B. Gonzalez Every Sunday, rain or shine, HP chain driven with remote, $125; obo. Call 661-3765. Post-wide Easter Sunrise The Lone Star Silver Chapter Convention Center, 200 E Market St. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Quarry GE Profile 30-inch electric cooktop, For Sale: REM bed, dual adjustable Service – 6:30 a.m. at the Gift will meet April 16 at 5:30 PM at Dance the night away as we honor Market adjacent to Whole Foods $300; GE white side-by-side Martinique with massage, top of Chapel the Longhorn Cafe, at the corner our Military history and traditions Market, 255 E. Basse Road. Some refrigerator with ice-maker, $350; the line; $6,800 retail, $2,999. Call Regular services at normal of Rittiman and Harry Wurzbach. through the ages. Admission is $75 vendors offer military discounts, live 9 foot by 12 foot wool Dhurrie rug, 659-6741. times All active duty, retired, Reserve, per person. Cash bar opens at 7 entertainment and kid’s activities. National Guard warrant officers and p.m. with a buffet dinner at 7:45. Visit http://quarryfarmersmarket. family members of current or retired Price includes complimentary Fiesta com/ or call722-5077. warrant officers are invited. Call Medal. Call 490-1818. INSIDE from P18 National Prescription Drug Auditions for Festival of the Arts Executive Board will host a Federal Take-Back Day The 2012 Festival of the Arts Employees Retirement System Turn in unused or expired Variety Show, “Razzle Dazzle,” will seminar. Cost is $10. Register medication for safe disposal April be held May 17, 7- 8:30 p.m. at the online at http://sanantoniofeb.org/ 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Theatre. Auditions retirement-planning-seminars. Call Military Medical Center Medical are open now for service members 565-1860. Mall or the Refill Pharmacy Building and their family members who sing, 2401 on Scott and Allen roads. Call dance, or have a comedy bit or Army Environmental Command 221-2988. other specialty act. To audition, call Open House 221-4016 before May 15. Selected April 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., first floor Army Ten Miler performers will be judged live by Building 2264. The registration deadline is April Army Entertainment. 30. The Army 10 Miler Qualifier Soldier Show is May 5, 6:45 a.m. at the Jimmy Retired Enlisted Association April 19-21, 7 p.m., Fort Sam Brought Fitness Center. The run is Chapter 80 of the Retired Houston Theatre. open to all active duty military. The Enlisted Association meets at top five men and women will repre- 1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday Caminada de Fiesta Walk sent JBSA-FSH at the Army Ten Miler of each month at the Lackland The Fort Sam Houston Texas in Washington D.C. on Oct. 21. Air Force Base Gateway Club. Call Wanderers volksmarch club will host 658-2344. a 5k and 10k walk April 21 starting Auditions for Youth GOT TALENT at the Army Medical Department Show Green to Gold Program Museum. Walks start between 7:30 The search is on for the most Fifth Brigade Army ROTC will a.m. and noon, finish by 3 p.m. Call talented military youth and families conduct a brief the second Monday 658-2160 or visit http://www.walktx. in singing, dancing, music, comedy of each month, excluding training/ org/TexasWanderers/. or specialty acts. Auditions are federal holidays, at 2 p.m. in the ongoing until May 16 for a chance Education Center, Building 2248, Fiesta & Fireworks to compete in the 2012 Fort Sam Room 207C. The purpose of the April 22, 1-9 p.m., MacArthur Houston You Got Talent Show on brief is to educate active duty Parade Field. The event will feature Saturday, May 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Soldiers on the benefits, options, a military ceremony, food booths, at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre, and qualifications of the Army Green carnival rides, children’s games, Stanley Road. Youth, ages 6 to 18, to Gold Program. Call 5th Bde. ROTC entertainment, static displays and or older if still in high school are at 295-2006 or 295-0429; the UTSA arts and crafts. Visitors can enter encouraged to call 221-4016 to au- Recruiting Officer at 458-5607 or through the Harry Wurzbach gate. dition for this Air Force-wide family the St. Mary’s University Recruiting Call 221-1718. and teen talent competition. Officer at 436-3415.