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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH No. 11 • MARCH 21, 2014

IN MEMORIAM A celebration of Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart's life will be held Monday at 9:45 a.m. with a Page 9 military flyover, at the Community Bible Church, 2477 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio. See page 2. INSIDE: NEW APPS FOR AIRMEN, P5 ... RECORDING IN 'REELTIME,' P9 ... DIABETES CLASS, P12 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD MARCH 21, 2014

IN MEMORIAM ON THE COVER Master Sgt. Patricia Manzur-Ballard, 359th Aerospace and Operations Physi- ology craftsman, demonstrates the ef- Former AFPC commander fect of the Barany chair with Panamanian Capt. Juan Alvarado, helicopter pilot, March 11 at the 359th AOP Training Unit loses battle with brain cancer on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. For an additional photo, see page 9. By Paige Hughes Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade Air Force Personnel Center public affairs chief

Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, who had “We have the world's most an illustrious 32-year military career, most recently as the commander of respected and feared Air Air Force Personnel Center, died Force. The secret to our March 9. He was 55. Stewart lost his battle with brain can- success is not in our Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph cer, which he fought for more than two Editorial Staff years. He wrote openly about his battle in hardware or software, Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta a highly publicized commentary “Never but it is our Airmen." 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA Commander saw this coming: Lessons learned in try- Todd G. White ing times,” published March 12, 2012. Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart 502nd ABW/JBSAPublic Affairs Director During his career, the general was Former Air Force Personnel Center commander Marilyn C. Holliday driven to create a better Air Force for JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs Chief all Airmen. His passion for military Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson service, integrity and excellence was Editor refl ected in his daily actions. He often emphasis on quality of character and books in the house and attended parent- Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade remarked that his steadfast commit- quality of effort. teacher meetings, he said in an Air Force Robert Goetz, Alex Salinas ment to serve was ignited every time “If you want to be a part of something video in December 2011. Staff Writers he looked at the American fl ag. special, if you want to go as far as you Growing up with a working mother Maggie Armstrong A beloved military leader and sought- can possibly go in an unconstrained en- and three sisters, he found male role Graphic Designer after speaker, Stewart captured the hearts vironment, there’s nothing else like it. It’s models through the Big Brothers Big and minds of his audiences with his vivid a phenomenal service,” he said. Sisters program. Later in life, he be- Wingspread Offi ce stories and candid references about the In August 2010, Stewart took over as came an advocate for that program, 1150 5th Street East frequently remarking on the positive military, his career and life lessons. commander of AFPC, where he oversaw JBSA-Randolph, Texas 78150 Stewart began his military career as 10 subordinate units and more than 3,600 impact BBBS had on his early life. Phone: (210) 652-4410 an Air Force Academy cadet, graduat- personnel responsible for operations of According to Stewart, his life changed Wingspread email ing in 1981 and going on to become Airmen and their family members. at age 16 when an Air Force Academy [email protected] a mobility pilot, fl ying the KC-135 Stewart commanded AFPC at a time recruiting team visited his high school. He Wingspread Advertisement Offi ce Stratotanker and the C-17 Globemas- when signifi cant personnel initiatives knew from that day forward he wanted to EN Communities ter, among others. He logged more were under way. Those included trans- serve his country as an Airman. P.O. Box 2171 than 3,000 fl ying hours, according to forming personnel services delivery for “We have the world's most respected San Antonio, Texas 78297 his Air Force biography. the total force, merging three commands and feared Air Force. The secret to our (210) 250-2440 Throughout his career, Stewart com- into a single integrated organization and success is not in our hardware or soft- manded an air refueling squadron, an op- managing the force to meet congressio- ware, but it is our Airmen," said the gen- This newspaper is published by EN Communities, a erations group and a fl ying training wing. nally mandated end strength. eral in 2010. private fi rm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Joint Base San Anto- He fl ew air refueling missions in support The general believed in being fi t, healthy Stewart is survived by his wife, Areetha nio-Randolph, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force of the U.S.-led invasion of Grenada in and strong. He was an active member of Carter-Stewart; two sons; Brian Vincent newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the 1983 and deployed to Southwest Asia in the Air Force Cycling Team and rode with Stewart and John Calvin Stewart, II; his U.S. military services. Contents of the Wingspread are not necessarily the offi cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. support of Saudi Arabia during the Iran the team in 2011 and 2012 at Register’s mother, Sandra Stewart; his stepmother, government, the Department of Defense, or the Department and Iraq war in 1985. He also deployed as Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Lillian Stewart; and four sisters: Gwen of the Air Force. However, his true passion was golfi ng. Williamson, Dawn Stewart, Tracy Stew- The appearance of advertising in this publication, includ- Combined Air Operations Center director ing inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorse- of Mobility Forces in support of the wars He golfed every weekend and often found art and Lisa Campbell. He is preceded in ment by the Department of Defense, the Department of the in Iraq and Afghanistan. solace from a diffi cult day on the links in death by his father, John C. Stewart. Air Force or EN Communities, of the products or services advertised. In June 2008, he came to JBSA-Ran- the early evenings. A celebration of his life will be held Everything advertised in this publication shall be made dolph and took command of Air Force Re- His military honors and decorations March 24, beginning at 9:45 a.m. with available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to cruiting Service, Air Education and Train- include the Distinguished Service Medal, a military fl yover, at the Community Bi- race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affi liation, or any other nonmerit ing Command, where he was responsible and Defense Meritorious ble Church, 2477 North Loop 1604 East, factor of the purchaser, user or patron. for more than 2,600 Airmen and civilians Service medal. San Antonio. In lieu of cards and fl owers, Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the in more than 1,200 recruiting offi ces Stewart was born March 6, 1959, in ru- donations in General Stewart’s memory Public Affairs Offi ce of JBSA-Randolph. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. across the and abroad. ral Dinwiddie County, Va. and was raised may be made to the American Brain The deadline for submissions is noon Wednesday the Stewart epitomized the recruiting spirit in Baltimore by a single mother who Tumor Association (http://hope.abta.org/ week prior to publication. All submissions can be emailed as he frequently lauded the Air Force’s checked his homework each night, kept goto/AJStewart). to [email protected]. MARCH 21, 2014 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 37th TRW command chief retires By Mike Joseph 1984, and then spent the next five years Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Public Affairs in BMT as a personnelist. Over the next 22 years, he served in a variety of NCO When the 37th Training Wing command leadership assignments before returning to chief master sergeant arrived at Joint Base Lackland two and a half years ago as com- San Antonio-Lackland in the fall of 2011, mand chief of the largest training wing in his message to the enlisted corps was “en- the Air Force. joy what you’re doing.” Upon his return, he used “awestruck” to Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker has spent describe the state of BMT. 30 years in the Air Force living by that mes- “When I left here in ’89, I thought we had sage he’s delivered to numerous young Air- it right then,” Recker said at the time. “To- men. He’ll express it to graduating Airmen day, we could pluck an Airman straight out one last time as the wing’s senior enlisted of BMT and send them off to expeditionary leader at Friday’s Air Force Basic Military operations and they would succeed. Basic Training parade before his retirement cer- training today is more relevant to what we emony later in the day. need than when I graduated in 1984.” “I will never, ever be this lucky Asked to describe today’s BMT, Reck- again,” Recker said. “I’ve had a fan- er said “inspirational” would be his tastic Air Force career. one-word choice. “I get to go out on top in an orga- “I’m inspired by how dedicated the nization that makes a difference every NCO corps is, how quickly they realized day in the lives of our Airmen,” he said. we had a problem and how most of them “I could never ask in a million years to rushed in to be part of the solution,” he have the level of success that I’ve had said, referring to an Air Force investiga- in the Air Force. If I could do it again, I tion of trainee sexual assault by military wouldn’t change a darn thing.” training instructors. Courtesy photo Recker has come full circle at Lackland Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker speaks to Airmen and family members assembled at the with his retirement. He graduated BMT in See CHIEF P6 Air Force Ball in September 2011. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD MARCH 21, 2014 Airmen honor former senior enlisted leaders By Staff Sgt. Gregory Brook 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Airmen gathered to honor the former chief master sergeants of the Air Force with a positional colors ceremony at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Offi cer Academy on Gunter Annex, , Ala., Feb. 27. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody presided over the ceremony and presented the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force positional colors to several of his predecessors and surviving family members. The ceremony honored not only the service and contributions of the former chiefs gathered on stage, but the impact all previous 16 enlisted leaders have had on the enlisted force. The 16th CMSAF, James A. Roy, opened the cer- emony by focusing on the meaning of the colors and honoring the chiefs and the enlisted force. "This is an opportunity to highlight the enlist- Photo by Donna L. Burnett ed force," Roy said. "It's a great day to celebrate Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody joins former chiefs and surviving family members on stage Feb. 27 the advancement of a professional enlisted force, during a CMSAF positional colors ceremony at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Offi cer Academy. because to me that's what this fl ag represents. As we continue to grow as a force, our enlisted Airey then donated the fl ag to the Air Force En- listed force. We stand on the shoulders of giants. Airmen continue to prove they are leaders who listed Heritage Hall, also located on Gunter, to honor That legacy will never be forgotten. But make no can and have often propelled our Air Force into his father's memory and service. mistake about it, every single day that legacy goes the future. To close the ceremony, Cody spoke of how proud he forward. Our Airmen are defi ning the future every "The Airmen on stage have carried on a legacy is of the enlisted force and the former CMSAF's who single moment." of leadership. They grabbed the torch from the have led the force to where it stands today. After the ceremony, Sam Parish, the eighth CMSAF, Airman before them and used it to light the path "These positional colors represent the more than spoke of his faith in the future of the enlisted force. to the future." seven million men and women who have become en- "If we continue to concentrate on doing the Roy charged Airmen in attendance to keep the listed Airmen in our ," he said. right things at the right times, I guarantee we will enlisted legacy alive. "What a signifi cant day in our history to have these have an Air Force that will forge into the future, "Every day we will continue to forge new men and their families with us today. This is a once in regardless of size, that will be able to take on any paths," he said. "We will continue to evolve, but a lifetime event for us to all be together." chore or any job." we must always take time to pause and remember He closed by expanding on the meaning of the Other former chief master sergeants of the Air those paths that we have forged. This fl ag gives us colors and the importance of the enlisted force in Force in attendance were Rodney McKinley; Gerald this opportunity. It is a symbol of how far we have the future. Murray; Frederick Finch; Eric Benken; Gary Pfi ngston come as an enlisted force." "These positional colors will forever represent (represented by his spouse Marsha); James Binnicker; The fi rst presentation went to the fi rst CMSAF, each and every Airman and the contributions they James McCoy and Robert Gaylor. Paul Airey, who was represented at the ceremo- made to our United States Air Force and the dif- The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force posi- ny by his son Dale Airey, a retired chief master ference they have made around the world," Cody tional colors were unveiled during Roy's transition and sergeant. said. "It is a proud, proud moment for the en- retirement ceremony in January 2013.

41st ANNUAL AIR FORCE ASSISTANCE FUND MARCH 24 - MAY 2 The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for Joint Base San Antonio is set for March 24 to May 2. The four charities the campaign supports are: the Air Force Aid Society, Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, the Air Force Village and the Air Force Enlisted Village. For more information contact the following AFAF installation project officers: • JBSA installation project offi cer and assistant IPO: 1st Lt. Amy Torres, 671-5492; Master Sgt. Roland Thomas, 925-4896. • JBSA-Randolph IPO and assistant IPO: Capt. Christopher Osborne, 652-6849; Master Sgt. Chadwick Burke, 925-3438. • JBSA-Lackland IPO and assistant IPO: Capt. Drew Cutler, 671-2007; Master Sgt. Justin Tischler, 925-4883. • JBSA-Fort Sam Houston assistant IPO: 1st Lt. Julie Casanova, 295-4985. MARCH 21, 2014 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH MISSION PARTNER Two new apps provide Airmen free mobile medical education, tools By Capt. Jen Richard tions created by the CEMM. The CEMM is Air Education and Training Command an Office of the Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs initiative, located at the United States Air Force Academy, Colo., with the mission of Two free mobile applications pro- providing interactive multimedia medical duced by the Center of Excellence for patient education throughout the military Medical Multimedia are now available health system. for Airmen and all military health sys- The development and rollout of the preg- tem beneficiaries. nancy app involves not only the CEMM, The CEMM released two mobile apps but also the U.S. Department of Veterans in 2013, the CEMM Virtual Medical Center Affairs, the Uniformed Services University app and a pregnancy app called "My Preg- of the Health Sciences and other service nancy A to Z Journal." The apps are avail- branches. The VA has shared information able for free download from the iTunes about the app to its Women Veteran Pro- store as well as the Android Market. gram Managers, Women's Health Medical "These applications were built to pro- Directors, Maternity Care Coordinators vide the ease and speed of information to and also plans to publicize the link through patients so they can have these resources its Clinical Practice Guidelines site. at their fingertips," said Lt. Col. Constance The Army also is using "My Pregnancy Smith, CEMM director. A to Z Journal," with the app featured on The CEMM Virtual Medical Center the U.S. Army Medical Department site. app includes three main elements: a Currently, the Uniformed Services Univer- Military Treatment Facility locator, a sity of the Health Sciences is conducting Tricare Plan finder and a section on a clinical trial of the pregnancy app and patient education. results can be used to continue to shape Within the patient education section, the app to patients' needs. app users can look up immunization in- The CEMM is already planning the re- formation, see lists of common health lease of their next mobile application, questions, view animations of medical an app called "eWellness," scheduled to terms or diseases, access an extensive be available for download in summer CEMM library and even list and track 2014. The wellness app will allow users their own prescriptions. to track and learn more about aspects of "The CEMM VMC app features a their general health, as well as certain medication reminder system; this is a medical conditions. valuable tool especially for patients who "If eWellness app users are diabetic, for have difficulties remembering to take example, they will be able to track their in- their medication," said Smith. "Patients sulin levels," Smith said. "The app features can input what medication they are seven tools to include a weight and fitness taking, what time they need to take the tracker, so patients are able to track their medication and the mobile app can re- calorie count and body mass index." mind them when they need to take it." By developing apps such as these, the The pregnancy app includes a variety CEMM provides interactive, engaging of features, including a tool for uploading tools aimed to reach patients with their and sharing photos or images such as ul- educational programs. trasounds, a mobile journal, an events log, "Our main goal, of course, is to help pa- a health statistics tracker, and more. The tients stay well," Smith said. "We are fo- app can also be programmed to push no- cused on educating today's Airmen – who tifications to expectant mothers depending are tech-savvy and accustomed to access- on their stage of pregnancy. ing knowledge at their fingertips – so they "For example, if a mother is in her sec- can be fit to accomplish their respective ond trimester, we can push information to parts of the Air Force mission." her mobile device providing medical rec- To download the CEMM VMC and the ommendations that she may need at that "My Pregnancy A to Z Journal" apps, Air- time," said Smith. men can visit the CEMM library at http:// CEMM VMC and "My Pregnancy A to Z www.cemmlibrary.org/ and click on the Journal" are the first two mobile applica- "Mobile Apps" tab on the left. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD MARCH 21, 2014

Joint Base San Antonio Sexual Assault Prevention, Response To report a sexual assault, call the 24/7 Joint Base San Antonio Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Hotline at 808-7272 or the Department of Defense Safe Helpline at 877-995-5247.

Women's History Month luncheon A luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Parr Club concludes the month-long celebration with guest speaker retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Mary Saunders, who was selected as the Texas Woman's University Leadership Institute's executive director to prepare young men and women for positions of leadership.

CHIEF from P3 “It was inspirational to me that NCOs were rushing toward the guns, not running away,” Recker said. “The majority of our NCOs were indignant that some among them had damaged the institution through their disregard for our core values. Quite honestly, they were embarrassed. “I have no doubt our institution is better because of what we’ve gone through,” he said. The command chief called his final as- signment the best ever. “We get to reshape the Air Force here every day,” Recker said. “This is an amazing opportunity. Not only are we reshaping the Air Force, we’re reshaping the world. “We’ve got students from 110 coun- Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker tries in Defense Language Institute English Learning Center learning Eng- be like,” he said. “For 30 years, every lish,” he said. “They have witnessed morning I got up thinking, ‘I can’t be- the professionalism this wing offers. lieve I’m fortunate enough to put on In Inter-American Air Forces Acade- this uniform.’ I think it will be one of my, we have Latin American countries those mixed emotion days. using our professional military edu- “I’ll be excited to have graduated cation as a baseline to develop their from the Air Force, but I’ll be saddened own enlisted corps. We are shaping not to be an active part of this great the hemisphere, the world and the organization,” he said. “I’m proud of Air Force.” everything we accomplished and I’m Recker admitted his first day out of excited that we have a great team be- uniform will be an adjustment. hind us to pick up the mantel, but I “I can’t imagine what it’s going to think I’m going to feel a little lost.”

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MARCH 21, 2014 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 SAMMC garage relighting project saves money at no cost to JBSA By Steve Elliott lighting industry is evolving at a very rap- Force Program established in 1977 Photo by Frank Thomas JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs id pace and new and improved effi cien- that uses self-sustaining funds to pur- The San Antonio Military Medical Center’s cies are hitting the market continually.” chase equipment or facilities.” multi-story parking facility is getting a major As the result of an innocuous phone Anyone who has parked in that garage Facility Solutions Group of San An- energy conservation facelift starting Mon- call, the San Antonio Military Medical knows there are thousands of lights in tonio, a subcontractor to CPS Energy, day that will come at no cost for Joint Base Center’s multi-story parking facility is there. So how much will this lighting up- will carry out the project and Thomas San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. getting a major energy conservation grade cost? said SAMMC visitors won’t notice any facelift starting Monday. “This is what is incredible! It will come lack of parking spaces during the re- “A local resident called to say he was at no cost for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston!” fi tting project. seeing the bright lights on in the SAMMC exclaimed Thomas. “It originally had “Only half of a fl oor will be closed off garage during the day. He thought it was an independent government estimate at a time and no parking areas will be a waste of money and energy,” said Frank of $1,586,000. An Air Force Productiv- closed off,” he said. “Patrons will not Thomas, Joint Base San Antonio resource ity Enhancing Capital Investment grant be affected in a negative way at all. effi ciency manager. was awarded for $978,200, coordinated They may notice that an area is not as “I went to check it out, contacted by Craig Henry, the resource effi ciency to $150,000 in maintenance costs. “This bright, but they won’t see unnecessary Brooke Army Medical Center leader- manager at the time. project will pay for itself in a very short lights on, when daylight is adequate.” ship and then conducted a light system “The relighting project became the time,” Thomas added. Thomas notes the lighting throughout audit. An energy conservation project inaugural energy conservation project By using CPS Energy’s energy conser- the garage will be more effi cient. The was initiated as a result.” partnered locally with CPS Energy and vation rebate program, the local utility new fi xtures are more reliable, relight After the garage opened several years JBSA,” Thomas said. “The JBSA energy company will rebate up to 60 percent instantly and the lamps last longer. In ago, there was a noticeable uptick in ener- team and contracting offi ce employed of the cost of the project. addition, energy-saving LED lighting will gy costs of approximately $300,000 a year the area-wide Public Utility Contract for “Federal funding came through a be used on the roof. to BAMC, with another $150,000 in an- Electricity, Natural Gas, and Regulated manpower arena program called Pro- “One phone call was the fi rst step to- nual lighting maintenance, Thomas said. Energy Management Services and CPS ductivity Enhancing Capital Investment wards major energy savings for Joint Base “When the garage was originally Energy’s bid for the project came in at or PECI,” Thomas said. “It’s an Air San Antonio,” Thomas said. planned, it was designed with older, less an amazing $581,647.” effi cient lighting. This is sometimes the After the project wraps up May 23, case with a project that takes many years there will be an annual savings of to come to fruition,” Thomas added. “The $252,233 in energy and from $100,000 PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD MARCH 21, 2014 Cellular therapy, apheresis section saves lives at SAMMC By Mark Salcedo product for later infusion. Preparation Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston removes excess plasma and adds a cryo- ASBP Blood Donor Recruiter protectant to the product. The staff then uses a control rate Each year, more than 12,000 people freezer to freeze the product steadily, but are diagnosed with diseases that require quickly, down to minus 150 degrees Cel- an infusion of stem cells, but more than 70 sius. Once frozen, the products are trans- percent of patients are unable to find an ferred into storage vats using either liquid appropriate match within their own fam- nitrogen or liquid nitrogen vapor and can ily and will require an unrelated donor, be stored up to 10 years. according to the C.W. Bill Young Depart- The bone marrow transplant pro- ment of Defense Marrow Donor Program gram at the Brooke Army Medical Cen- website (https://www.salutetolife.org/). ter and the then-Wilford Hall Medical The San Antonio Military Medical Cen- Center – a joint program at the time ter is the only Department of Defense – was first accredited in 1988 by the medical facility collecting autologous and Foundation for the Accreditation of allogeneic transplants for patients. Autol- Cellular Therapy. FACT is the only ac- ogous cells are obtained from the same crediting organization that addresses individual, while allogeneic transplants all quality aspects of cellular therapy are collected from a genetically similar, treatments to include clinical care, do- but not identical, donor. nor management, cell collection, cell Tucked away in the corner of the processing, cell storage and banking, fourth floor of the facility is blood- ser cell transportation, cell administra- vices’ cellular therapy and apheresis sec- tion, cell selection and cell release. tion – the only one of its kind for the DOD. “The lab undergoes an inspection for With a staff of eight military and civilian re-accreditation every three years. For employees, the section has had a direct the years it’s not inspected, staff mem- impact on the long-term quality of health bers are required to submit documenta- for military beneficiaries being treated at tion on procedures, registration, label- SAMMC. ing, staff qualifications and training,” “Most patients seen by the cellular Weigand said. therapy and apheresis team have been Photo by Mark Salcedo Additionally, the lab must also meet diagnosed with leukemia, multiple my- Elisa Jackson, progenitor cell processing lab medical technologist, prepares a micro- regulatory and accrediting require- eloma, Hodgkin’s disease or non-Hodgkin biology sample for a recently collected hematopoietic stem cell product. ments of the Food and Drug Admin- lymphoma,” said Linda Weigand, techni- istration, the College of American Pa- cal supervisor and program quality assur- their collection. The two major trans- national marrow programs. thologists, the American Association ance manager. “We generally provide this plant approaches used are autologous, Donors must be screened and quali- of Blood Banks and the Joint Commis- service to patients who have tried other which uses the patient’s own cells, and fied through a medical questionnaire sioning requirements, making it one of therapies which were not successful. allogeneic, which uses cells from re- and tissue typing. The donor’s tissue the most regulated sections within the “Our nursing staff collects autologous lated or unrelated donors, peripheral typing or human leukocyte antigen SAMMC. and related (family member) allogeneic stem cell collection. type needs to closely match the patient’s For more information or questions hematopoietic progenitor cells using For autologous transplant patients, the type to help prevent the risk of graft about how to sign up to be a blood do- an automated apheresis procedure,” patient’s stem cells are collected between versus host disease, a potential major nor or a potential bone marrow/stem cell Weigand added. “The progenitor cell pro- cycles of high-dose chemotherapy given complication following the engraftment donor, call the Akeroyd Blood Donor Cen- cessing lab is responsible for processing, before the patient receives chemotherapy procedure. This disease occurs when ter blood donor recruiter at 295-4655 or packaging, labeling and cryopreservation to destroy the cancerous cells. In the pro- a donor’s cells recognize the patient’s 295-4989. hematopoietic progenitor cells, stem cells cess, the chemotherapy also destroys the cells as foreign and attack them. Walk-in donors are always welcome and sometimes bone marrow. We can patient’s bone marrow. “Several months ago, the program per- at the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center. The also receive and ship products for trans- After chemotherapy or radiation thera- formed an allogeneic transplant with one center is open from 7:30 a.m. to noon, plant to and from other hospitals around py is completed, stem cells are transfused identical twin donating for the other – a Monday through Friday. The center is the United States.” back into the patient where they travel synergistic transplant – this was rare,” located at B1240 Harney Road, behind Hematopoietic progenitor cells are back to the bone marrow to produce ma- Weigand noted. “The product was almost Budge Dental Clinic on Joint Base San immature cells located in the bone mar- ture blood cells and platelets. the same as an autologous. There was Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. row and, to a lesser extent, in the blood- During the next several days to virtually no chance for a graft versus host To find out how to can help the Armed stream. These specialized cells create weeks, transplant patients are de- reaction for the patient.” Services Blood Program or to schedule an more blood-forming cells or mature into pendent on blood donors and avail- Once the stem cells have been col- appointment to donate, visit http://www. the body’s red blood cells, white blood able blood products until their bone lected, the progenitor cell processing lab militaryblood.dod.mil. To see photos or cells and platelets. marrow fully recovers. removes any excess plasma and prepares get the latest news, visit http://www.fa- For SAMMC patients, transplant Allogeneic stem cells are donated by it for a cryopreservation procedure. Cryo- cebook.com/militaryblood, http://www. or “engraftment” procedures usually another person – a family member or a preservation is essential to improve cell flickr.com/militaryblood or http://www. happen within a couple months after volunteer donor identified by one of the storage and ensure the quality of the twitter.com/militaryblood. MARCH 21, 2014 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 LIGHTS – CAMERA – ACTION Videographers tell service stories in 'reeltime' By Alex Salinas event as it unfolds.” Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs “The joy in a customer’s face when a video exceeds their expectations is the If photographers capture moments best part of my work,” Tony Hearst, a in time and graphic artists create art- 502nd ABW/PA audiovisual production work and images, then 502nd Air Base specialist with 30 years video experience, Wing videographers record life, keep- said. “That never gets old.” ing the Joint Base San Antonio com- The team admits that being out of munity informed. the office and learning about different From readiness exercises at JBSA- specialties and being a part of prepar- Randolph to military training at JBSA- ing training videos that normally affect Lackland to educational medical in- an entire military service is a motiva- struction at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, tor that keeps things new and exciting the current three-person video crew’s every day. tight schedule includes planning, film- “Getting out on the field with military ing and editing projects for customers members during training is always a good Photo by Joel Martinez throughout JBSA. time,” Cooper said. “Getting up close to Tony Hearst, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph vid- The team generates about 30 vid- an event and seeing how it happens and eographer, documents the reassembly of a C-130 at eo products each quarter. The video knowing it affects so many people is a JBSA-Camp Bullis. The 502nd Air Base Wing Video services division mission is to provide great job to have.” team produces about 30 videos each quarter. documentary and production videos. To request video services, call Cooper Videos support education and train- at 652-4876 or email him at wayne.coo- ing, mission operations and heritage, production, we wear many hats. It’s a While demand is up for their ser- [email protected]. Customers can also reach plus senior leader communication and constant balancing act with our man- vices, these videographers get satis- the video services section by calling the news pieces. power and workload.” faction from serving each customer. JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs customer “We’re cameramen, sound and light- Using the latest equipment and soft- “We know our work is valued and service desk at 652-4226. ing crew, film editors and more,” Wayne ware, videographers split their time be- people are naturally drawn to digital For more information, visit http:// Cooper, 502nd ABW public affairs video tween being out on “shoots” and back at storytelling,” he said. “Video sto- www.jbsa.af.mil, scroll over “Library” services division chief, said. “For each the office editing and preparing footage. ries often show what’s motivating an and click on “Multimedia.”

Students take advantage of aircrew training

Inter-American Squadron Officer School students from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland listen to a pre- sentation in Spanish on the 359th Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Unit’s altitude chamber March 11 at JBSA-Randolph. The Inter-Amer- ican Squadron Officer School, which is part of the 37th Training Wing's Inter- American Air Forces Academy, is a professional military education course taught in Spanish to members of sever- al Latin American federal agencies and U.S. Air Force captains. The students were at JBSA-Randolph as part of an aircrew training immersion tour. Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD MARCH 21, 2014

Joint Base San Antonio exercise All Joint Base San Antonio locations will participate in an exercise Wednesday in order to educate the community on actions neces- sary to protect themselves from the effects of severe weather, such as tornado activity. For information, call 221-0714.

Women’s History Month Warrior Challenge To celebrate National Women’s History Month, a Warrior Challenge will take place noon to 4 p.m. March 28 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airmen Heritage Park. To participate, teams of four must be wearing athletic gear and include at least one female. The deadline for registra- tion is today. For details, call Master Sgt. Sanelle Romero at 652-2525 or Master Sgt. Tinita Harris at 652-8254.

2014 Freedom Flyer Reunion The 560th Flying Training Squadron will host the 41st Freedom Flyer Reunion, an annual gathering of Vietnam War Prisoner Of War pilots, March 28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Events will include a POW/Missing In Action symposium at 9 a.m. at the JBSA-Randolph Fleenor Auditorium, with presen- tations by former POWs, spouses and those involved in the repatriation process. A wreath-laying ceremony begins at noon at the Missing Man Monument in Washington Circle. Portions of Washington Circle will be closed from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28. All DOD ID card holders and their families are invited to attend. For more information, contact Maj. Edward Balzer at 652-0789 or [email protected].

502nd ABW enlisted promotion ceremony The 502nd Air Base Wing monthly enlisted promotion ceremony takes place 3 p.m. March 31 at the Bob Hope Theater on JBSA-Lackland.

Drug Take-Back Day Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will sponsor the Drug Enforce- ment Administration National Drug Take-Back Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at the JBSA-Randolph Exchange pharmacy. For more information, call Capt. Quan Tram at 652-4189.

Correction Maj. Gen. Timothy Zadalis, Air Education and Training Command HQ Intelligence Operations and Nuclear Integration director, was incorrectly identifi ed as Col. Gerald Goodfellow, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, in the photo cutline on page 3 of last week's Wingspread. We apologize for the error. MARCH 21, 2014 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 CEASE SPREADING GERMS Hand washing helps reduce mass illness By Alex Salinas Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

With 10 times more bacteria than cells in a human body, it’s no wonder people can get sick by breathing, touching, eating or drinking just about anything. While many of those bacteria are actually beneficial, there are ways to stop spreading harmful germs like flu viruses and colds, which can persist as late as May. “Washing your hands with warm soapy water, vigor- ously rubbing them together for at least 20 seconds, is one of the most effective ways to prevent infection and illness,” Master Sgt. Michael Warren, 359th Aerospace- JBSA-Randolph Chapel Schedule Medicine Squadron Public Health Flight chief, said. Choosing to air dry hands and avoiding contact with a Courtesy graphic PROTESTANT paper towel lever that can transfer unwanted microbes Sunday can also help eliminate the spread of germs. concentrations of germs. Some of these areas include 8:15 a.m. service, Main Chapel “Hand sanitizers are great for killing germs too, but kitchens, bathrooms and designated areas for chang- 11 a.m. service, Religious Activity Center (building 975) they should not substitute for hand washing with soap ing diapers, workplaces, break rooms, door handles and CATHOLIC and water,” he said. computer keyboards. Monday-Thursday When washing or using hand sanitizers, rub the front According to Warren, these areas not only need 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass, Main Chapel and back of the hands, getting in between the fingers to be cleaned, but also disinfected and yes, there Saturday and under the nails. Not making a habit of this can lead is a difference. 5:30 a.m. service, Main Chapel to some astounding facts. For example, according to re- “Cleaning means removing visible markings like dust, Sunday searchers in London, one in every six cellphones – which dirt and grime, while disinfecting means removing germs 8:30 a.m. service, Religious Activity Center (building 975) are now owned by most American adults – were found by properly sanitizing an area,” he said. “To do this, try 11:30 a.m. service, Main Chapel to be contaminated with fecal matter. using one capful of bleach for every gallon of water.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Making sure these spots are regularly cleaned is key Prevention, hands should be cleansed before and af- to minimizing the spread of contagion. ter handling or eating food; after using the restroom, In addition to cleaning and disinfecting areas and ob- smoking and being around sick people and before jects, according to the CDC, staying home when sick, cov- being near babies. ering the mouth when coughing or sneezing and avoid- However, Warren said it’s important to not over- ing touching the eyes, nose or mouth – which greatly do hand sanitization. increases the chance of contracting a flu virus – can also “Too much hand washing or sanitizing can irritate or help prevent the spread of germs. dry out skin and people can develop sensitivity to sanitiz- At hospitals or health clinics, Warren said patients ers because they are alcohol-based products,” he said. should wear masks that guard the mouth to protect Although overly excessive hand washing may be det- against undesirable airborne particles. rimental to the body, Warren said the same rules do For more information on germ spread control and not apply to certain household spaces that fester high diseases, visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/.

TRICARE simplifying life for beneficiaries with online options By Joe Bela • Change your primary care manager 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs • See what's covered • Compare plans • Manage prescriptions Beneficiaries also have access to many self-service While walk-in services will no longer be available at local features at http://www.Humana-Military.com where TRICARE Service Centers nationwide starting April 1, eligible customers can create accounts, make payments, chose a beneficiaries now have access to a full range of services primary care provider, verify eligibility, and check on refer- both on the web and by telephone. rals or claims. With TRICARE’s self service web options, available at By visiting http://milconnect.dmdc.mil, eligible beneficia- http://www.tricare.mil, customers get access to a wide ries can update e-mail and mailing addresses in DEERS, and variety of online features designed to simplify life and help also view eligibility and enrollment information, enrollment manage medical needs. Services include: cards and other important information about their benefits. • Enroll in or purchase a plan • File or check a claim A self-service option is also available by phone at • View referrals and prior authorizations • Find a doctor 1-800-444-5445. PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD MARCH 21, 2014 SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS

Diabetes class emphasizes standards of care, treatment Sports By Robert Goetz Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs BRIEFS

A class offered last week by Joint Base San JBSA seeks volunteer Antonio-Randolph’s 359th Medical Group fo- game offi cials cuses on a disease that is the seventh leading The Joint Base San Antonio cause of death in the United States. Sport and Fitness programs Diabetes Update, which was presented are seeking volunteers to Wednesday at the JBSA-Randolph Health offi ciate intramural sport and Wellness Center, provides diabetics games at all three JBSA lo- and their family members with valuable cations. Volunteer offi cials information about diabetes and how they need to be certifi ed in the can better manage the disease. sport they offi ciate. Certi- “In this class, we review the different fi cations may be obtained types of diabetes and go over the standards through local offi cial asso- of care for people who have diabetes,” Jen- ciations and chapters, and nifer Wetzel, 359th MDG health manage- must remain current by at- ment registered nurse, said. “An important tendance at a yearly rules lesson is that diabetics have to be their own clinic. Volunteers should advocate. They should know what to expect be willing to offi ciate at at each diabetes visit and know what their least once a week for all treatment goals are.” games that day. For more Diabetes, a group of diseases marked by information, call the sports high levels of glucose resulting from defects offi ce at 221-1367 or email in insulin production, insulin action or both, douglas.w.stanley2.civ@ affects nearly 26 million Americans, or more mail.mil. than 8 percent of the population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- Photo by Don Lindsey Archery Range open vention. The disease impacts nearly 1,200 of Jennifer Wetzel (left), 359th Medical Operations Squadron health management registered nurse, The Archery Range at the more than 24,000 enrollees at the JBSA- conducts a Diabetes Update class with Charrisse Goffi gan March 12 at the Joint Base San Antonio- JBSA-Camp Bullis is open Randolph Medical Clinic. Randolph Health and Wellness Center. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday Wetzel, who called the class a refresher through Monday. Targets, course “that does not replace formal educa- Wetzel said weight is one of the modifi - diabetes,” Wetzel said. “However, diabetes which range from 10-60 tion,” said attendees learn about the stan- able factors for diabetes. is not reversible. Once diagnosed, you will yards, cost $3 a day or $20 dards of care, which include foot, weight, “A weight loss of just 5 percent can im- always have it. People can manage it, but annually. A 3-D archery body mass index and blood pressure checks, prove insulin sensitivity and blood sugar it never goes away.” competition is also offered and a blood glucose review at every offi ce control,” she said. Wetzel, who teaches the class, said she is every fourth weekend of the visit; a hemoglobin A1c test and dental exam The class also covers controlling the hopeful it will be offered on a quarterly basis month. For more informa- every six months; and a dilated eye exam, “ABCs,” Wetzel said. These are the goals because of the importance of diabetes educa- tion, call 295-7577. cholesterol check, foot exam and infl uenza for A1c, blood pressure and cholesterol tion and reminding diabetics they need to be vaccine every year. levels that can be achieved through diet, proactive in dealing with their disease. Half-price boats Foot exams are important because foot exercise and medications. “We work with Randolph patients to make The JBSA Recreation Park ulcers and amputations are a major cause Class attendees learn about pre-diabe- sure they receive the appropriate screenings at Canyon Lake offers of morbidity, disability and emotional and tes, a condition affecting an estimated 79 and treatment,” she said. “We want them to half-price fi shing boats physical costs for people with diabetes. million Americans in which blood sugar know what their standards of treatment and during March. A live-bait The A1c test – which measures what per- levels are higher than normal, but not high treatment goals are, and we want them to pre- machine is available to centage of a person’s hemoglobin is coated enough for diabetes. vent complications and improve the quality of purchase live minnows, with sugar – diagnoses Type 1 and Type 2 “The good news is that, with some ex- their everyday life.” worms, catfi sh dough diabetes and gauges how well people are ercise and reduction of body weight, not For more information or to request indi- bait or chicken livers. A managing their disease. everyone with pre-diabetes will progress to vidual counseling, call Wetzel at 652-6934. boater's safety course is required to operate the rental boats. Patrons can 5K at JBSA Recreation Park complete the 90-minute course at Guest Reception In support of wounded warriors, a 5K fun-run will take place at 8:30 a.m. April 26 at Joint Base San at the lake for $2 per per- Antonio Recreation Park. For more information and to register, go to http://www.fl oatasoldier.org. son. For more information, Register by March 31 to guarantee an event T-shirt. call 830-964-3576. MARCH 21, 2014 WINGSPREAD PAGE 13

JBSA-Randolph Chapel Lenten and Easter Schedule Chapel Services - Lenten Schedule Water Conservation Tips Stations of the Cross • Use a pool cover to reduce evaporation and heat Every Friday, until April 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Chapel One loss when the pool is not being used. About 95 Lenten Lunches percent of pool water that is lost can be saved Every Wednesday, lunches will be hosted until April 16. with the use of a cover. Catholics: Start Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Main Chapel. • Apply water, fertilizer or pesticides to your land- Protestants: Start Service at 11:30 a.m. scaping only when needed. Look for signs of wilt in the conference room of building 103. before watering established plants. Lunch will be at building 103 from 12-12:30 p.m. • When washing dishes, keep dishwashing Holy Thursday liquid to a minimum to reduce the amount April 17, 5:30 p.m. at Chapel One. of rinse water needed. If using an automatic Catholic Good Friday Service dishwasher, scrape dishes before placing in the April 18, 5:30 p.m. at Chapel One. dishwasher instead of pre-rinsing them. Protestant Good Friday Service • Do not run the kitchen faucet continu- April 18, 3 p.m. at Chapel One. ously while washing dishes. Use one sink for washing and another, or a Easter Vigil April 19, 8:30 p.m. at Chapel One (no confessions) separate tub, for rinsing. Easter Sunday • Compost appropriate food scraps from your meals instead of running April 20: Regular Mass and service times the garbage disposal. at the regular locations. (Source: 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron)