A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 70 No. 3 • January 25, 2013 FACEOFF RAMPAGE vs. MTIs

Commentary A call to action – combatting sexual assault PG 02

Red Flag goes red Realistic intel used in aerial combat exercise PG 03

Downrange AF captain makes healthy living a way of life PG 04

SCRA What servicemembers need to know PG16 Photo by Robbin Cresswell Robbie Tallas, goaltending coach for the hockey team, does a low crawl during a challenge between the Rampage team and Basic Military Training instructors at Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- land. To fi nd out who won the challenge, turn to PGs 10 & 15.

INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 Summit 17 What’s Happening 18 Community Briefs 19 ONLINE | http://www.jbsa.af.mil PAGE 2 commentary TALESPINNER January 25, 2013 Joint Base San Antonio Lackland A call to action – Editorial Staff

Br i g . Ge n . Th e r e s a C. Ca r t e r , JBSA/502n d Air Bas e Wi n g , Co m m a n d e r

Three ways to combat sexual assault To d d G. Wh i t e , JBSA/502n d Air Bas e Wi n g By Airman 1st Class Krystal Tomlin Top civilian and military leaders are Pu b l i c Af f a i r s Di r e c t o r Air Force Public Affairs Agency working to define root causes for such widespread atrocities and to provide solu- Os c a r Ba l l a d a r e s , JBSA-Lac k l a n d Pu b l i c Af f a i r s Ch i e f hile moderating the U.S. Air tions to correct the problem. Nonprofit Force Facebook page recently, organizations, news media and bloggers Va c a n t I came across a question I are holding them accountable. New train- In t e r n a l Co m m u n i ca t i o n s Ch i e f W 210-671-4111 found personally difficult to answer. The ing was implemented and changes were question was asked by a concerned par- made in reporting and investigation pro- L.A. Sh i v e l y , Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r ent preparing to send a daughter to basic cesses, but there’s still work to be done. Mi k e Jo s e p h , Se n i o r Wr i t e r training in light of a widespread sexual Changing policies and processes is an 210-671-4357 assault investigation. She asked, “Will my invaluable component to ensuring the daughter be safe?” safety of our troops. However, I propose Jo s e T. Ga r z a , III, Sp o r t s /St a f f Wr i t e r , 210-671-0478 It’s difficult to reassure parents about every service member, regardless of rank their child’s safety knowing the threat of or position in the chain of command, is Do r o t h y Lo n a s , De s i g n /La y o u t sexual assault exists even beyond basic duty-bound to perpetuate change toward 210-671-5049 training. I’ve heard too many stories of a military culture free from sexual as- service members who have experienced sault. Office sexual trauma. The nation is calling on us to end mili- 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 There were 3,192 reports of sexual tary sexual assault and violence. Are you Photo by Kemberly Groue Lackland AFB, Texas assault in the military during fiscal year ready to answer the call? Our weapons 78236-5103 Leadership at Keesler Air Force Base developed 2011, according to an annual report by will be intellect, self-awareness and social (210) 671-4111; a unique “teal rope” program addressing issues (fax) 671-2022 the Department of Defense. An estimated activism. Here are three ways we can all surrounding sexual assault through student in- Email: [email protected] 86 percent of sexual assaults go unre- join in the fight: volvement. Select Airmen received training and Commander’s Action Line: ported, bringing the total to approxi- 1. Educate ourselves about elements in [email protected]. began wearing the teal ropes at Keesler AFB Oct. Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) mately 19,000 sexual assaults per year. society that promote the false notion of 15, symbolizing sexual assault awareness and Do the math ... that’s two assaults every femininity being inferior to masculinity. support within the student population. For advertising information: hour in a population comparable to a Let’s put our search engines to work and Prime Time Military Newspapers Ave E at Third Street single major U.S. city. Of those reporting, learn about things like gender stereo- certain comments or jokes contribute San Antonio, Texas 78205 approximately 397 were men. types, consent, victim-blaming, sexual ob- to the damages. (210) 250-2024 “Sexual assault has no place in this jectification, rape culture and the impact 2. Volunteer at the base Sexual Assault department. It is an affront to the basic they have on society. Prevention and Response Office. There’s This newspaper is published by Prime American values we defend, and to the We can use what we learn to raise always a need for advocates, especially Time Military Newspapers, a private good honor of our servicemembers and self-awareness, challenge the effect media in deployed locations, to provide immedi- firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written their families,” said Defense Secretary has on our perception of gender dichoto- ate support to men and women who have contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. Leon Panetta to the House and Senate my and help others see common, harmful This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication Armed Service Committee April 13. messages in pop culture and how See CALL PG8 for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Talespinner are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force. Special Victims’ Counsel eligibility expanded The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force to include unprofessional relationships or Prime Time Military Newspapers, of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this By Tech. Sgt. Beth Anschutz The SVC pilot program is designed Edward A. Rice Jr., commander, Air Edu- publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without AETC Public Affairs to provide support to victims of sexual cation and Training Command. “It is an regard to race, color, religion, sex, assault throughout the military justice indication of how seriously we take the national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, The new Special Victims’ Counsel process by providing independent legal crime of sexual assault and how com- or any other non-merit factor of the Program starting Air Force-wide Jan. 28 representation designed for victims’ dis- mitted we are to addressing the needs purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared will be expanded to Basic Military train- tinctive needs. of our Airmen who are victims of this and provided by the Public Affairs Office ees and Technical Training students who “The Special Victims' Counsel is a offense.” of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air have been involved in unprofessional very important addition to the system The Special Victims’ Counsel program Force photos. relationships of a physical and sexual of support we already have in place to Deadline for submissions is noon Thursday the week prior nature. help victims of sexual assault,” said Gen. See VICTIMS PG8 to publication. January 25, 2013 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 NEWS IN BRIEF JBSA ANNUAL AWARDS COMMITTEE AUDITIONS Agency brings real intel to The Joint Base San Antonio annual awards committee will host auditions for emcees and national anthem singers Jan. 25, 3:30 p.m., in the Robert D. Gaylor aerial combat exercise NCO Academy auditorium at JBSA- Lackland. By Wayne Amann achieving a Red Flag-like combat intelligence Airmen who have Auditions are open to service members Air Force ISR Agency Public Affairs experience for ISR profes- successfully supported and driven of all military branches. sionals and a place to ex- counterinsurgency missions for the For additional information, contact For the fi rst time in 38 years, re- plore the feasibility of ISR past 11 years,” Keown Senior Master Sgt. Craig Ferguson, 802nd alistic intelligence will be an integral operational Tactics Devel- said. “Red Flag Force Support Squadron, at 210-671- part of the Air Force’s signature aerial opment and Evaluation.” 3722 or Master Sgt. Michael Harris, Air combat training exercise. In 2012, Otto charac- Force Personnel Operations Agency, at The Air Force Intelligence, Surveil- terized Nellis AFB as, 210-565-3673. lance and Reconnaissance Agency, via “the center of the uni- its 526th Intelligence Squadron, will be verse for tactics, and AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH LUNCHEON a key player at Red Flag 13-3, Feb. 25 prepping pilots for the The annual Joint Base San Antonio- to March 15, at Nellis Air Force Base, fi ght.” Lackland African American Heritage Nev. Agency leaders agree Month luncheon is Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 This marks the agency’s debut bringing ISR operations p.m., at the Gateway Club. providing real-time intel to Red Flag to Nellis AFB is a key The guest speaker is Lt. Gen. Ronnie participants at the Nevada Test and breakthrough not only D. Hawkins, Jr., director, Defense Informa- Training Range. The NTTR is the larg- for the agency, but for tion Systems Agency, Fort Meade, Md. est contiguous air and ground space combat operations and For ticket information, call Teresa Hall available for peacetime military opera- training. at 210-925-0283 or Master Sgt. Christo- tions in the free world, where testing, “The ability of ISR and pher Gradel at 210-671-4906. training and tactics development are combat forces to integrate conducted. in a collocated environment RESEARCH STUDY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED “(Since Red Flag was established in provides the best opportuni- Volunteers are needed for a U.S. Air 1975) intelligence had to be faked, or ty to prepare for tomorrow’s Graphic illustration Force Surgeon General research study. what we call white carded,” said Maj. fi ght,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Reiz, by George Serna The study’s is to establish a Christopher Keown, director of opera- 526th IS commander. “(Our) squadron The Air Force Intelligence, Surveil- tions at the 526th IS at Nellis AFB. “In expands the all-in commitment of the lance and Reconnaissance Agency normative database using a brain MRI will debut real intel during the of active-duty personnel, ages 26 to 50, the old days you would literally write agency and allows cross-cue education down the event or intelligence action and training between ISR and fl ying aerial combat exercise Red Flag with a doctorate-level education. The 13-3, Feb. 25 to March 15, at the database will be used as a comparison on a white card and hand it to an ana- communities.” lyst.” Cross-cueing is putting multiple ISR Nevada Test and Training Range, to MRI fi ndings in U-2 pilots and altitude Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. chamber technicians. The agency and the Air Force War- aircraft with varying capabilities in The study entails completion of a short fare Center (weapons school) at Nel- the same location, collecting against medical questionnaire followed by an MRI lis are teaming to produce a realistic the same targets to refi ne location and provides a high-threat environment scan without contrast performed by the environment that replaces the need to intent. they have not experienced. They’ll 59th Medical Wing. Temporarily deployed pass white cards. Spearheaded by Airmen of the 526th have to use their intelligence capabili- expenses will be covered for out-of-town “With the Air Force ISR Agency rep- IS, the agency’s preparation focus in- ties to the max.” continental United States members. resented at Red Flag planning, it allows cludes: scenario development, de- There’s also a tangible long-term For additional information, contact us to produce scenarios that properly signed to produce a realistic operating benefi t. Project Managers Amanda Gisch or Debo- represent the enemy and ensure real- environment for ISR to collect against; “This training will be crucial in en- rah Geramita at 210-292-0476. istic intelligence can be collected and operative forces scripting, which mim- suring that regardless of the ISR pro- passed to Red Flag participants,” Ke- ics enemy communication techniques fessional’s background, they’ll be able AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH own said. and procedures; implementing an ISR to hit the ground running from day one The opening ceremony for Joint Base The impetus behind the agency’s package commander position, which on any deployment,” McPherson said. San Antonio-Lackland African American Red Flag involvement was the vision applies lessons learned from previous Other Red Flag participants and Heritage Month activities is Feb. 1, 3 of Air Force ISR Agency Commander years; standing up a distinct ISR Shot event organizers see their new ISR p.m., in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Maj. Gen. Robert P. Otto. Validation meeting, which determines partners raising the exercise bar. Surgical Center auditorium. “Shortly after taking command in successes and failures; ISR Familiar- “You fi ght with what and who you The guest speaker is retired Lt. Col. July 2011, he researched the needs ization Day, which prepares its forces train with,” Keown said. “They’re ex- Ralph “Rick” Sinkfi eld, president of the of the intelligence community,” said for the next fi ght. cited with the effort the agency is plac- San Antonio chapter of Tuskegee Airmen. Maj. Shawn McPherson, Air Force The anticipated takeaways by agency ing in Red Flag. It’s taken the training For details, contact Master Sgt. ISR Agency chief, Multi-INT Air- Airmen at Red Flag will be signifi cant to the next level and is playing an in- Chamara Cantrell at 210-292-2758. borne Capabilities. “He then desig- and they’re ready for the challenge. tegral part in setting the new base-line nated the 526th IS as a focal for “The agency is armed with the best for Red Flag exercises.” PAGE 4 TALESPINNER January 25, 2013 Even downrange AF captain makes healthy living a way of life By Capt. Tristan Hinderliter watching people develop and 451st Air Expeditionary Wing Public improve, Lilly said. Affairs “When you see an athlete that couldn’t do a certain ex- Six days a week, her iPhone ercise a month ago and now alarm – a soothing instrumen- you see them able to do that tal melody – goes off at 4:10 because you are giving them a.m. the instruction they need, She puts on her PT uniform, that’s been really rewarding,” stops by her office to check e- Lilly said. mail, then drives across base Her passion for fitness, it to the outdoor CrossFit pad, seems, is matched only by her where, this time of year, it is enthusiasm for nutrition. cold and dark. “When you’re thinking That’s how Capt. Lesley Lil- about nutrition, it’s so im- ly, 451st Expeditionary Force portant to incorporate it with Support Flight commander physical activity,” Lilly said. and a volunteer CrossFit “They really do work hand in coach, has spent the past hand.” month. For two months be- The overall principle to fore that, she attended the 5 keep in mind, Lilly said, is a.m. class as an athlete, then that food is fuel. she stepped up as a coach “What you eat fuels your when the previous coaches body throughout the day,” redeployed home. Lilly said. “So you want to fo- Lilly, deployed to Kandahar Capt. Lesley Lilly, 451st Expeditionary Force Support Flight commander and a volunteer CrossFit coach at cus on eating a lot of natural, from Joint Base San Antonio- Kandahar Airfield, shows an athlete proper form on overhead squats during the 5 a.m. CrossFit class. Lilly, healthy fresh fruits and veg- Lackland, has been doing deployed here from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, coaches a 5 a.m. class six days a week. One of the most etables, lean meats such as rewarding things about coaching is watching people develop and improve, she said. CrossFit for about a year, but poultry and fish or lean cuts fitness and health education got her bachelor’s degree in or “WOD” in the parlance of Wash., has been at Kandahar of red meat. Fuel your body is nothing new to her. She Community Health Educa- the athletes. since June 2011 and has been for success.” tion from the University of Most workouts include a CrossFit coach here for the When she’s not teach- Tennessee in Knoxville, and strength training movements past two months, including ing CrossFit or picking out during college she had an in- such as snatches, deadlifts, the past month with Lilly. healthy food at the dining ternship at a non-profit orga- hang cleans, push jerks or “Lesley is very positive, en- facility, Lilly leads 20 Airmen nization, Church Health Cen- squats. There are kettle-bell couraging and always brings in the 451st EFSF. The flight ter in Memphis, Tenn., where swings, handstand push-ups, everybody up,” Wisniewski is responsible for Manpower, she taught classes on health sprints and box jumps. There said. “She’s a really hard Personnel and Services func- and fitness. are exercises with names like worker, and I appreciate her tions for the 451st Air Expe- She’s currently working on burpees, thrusters, kipping positive feedback and motiva- ditionary Wing. her master’s degree in Health pull-ups, double-unders and tion to all the athletes.” Lilly said one of the high- and Kinesiology from the Uni- the Sumo Deadlift High Pull. When she returns home to lights of her deployment so versity of Texas at San Anto- “CrossFit is really good in Texas, she hopes to get her far was arranging activi- nio. developing well-rounded ath- CrossFit Level 1 certification ties as part of a “12 Days of “A key philosophy I live by letes because it incorporates and to be able to coach part Christmas” campaign. is, ‘your health is your great- so many different types of time, Lilly said. “It was very rewarding to est wealth,” Lilly said. “You physical activity,” Lilly said. “Coaching here has been a be able to provide a venue can’t buy good health in the “The workouts are intended great experience,” Lilly said. for our Airmen to enjoy the sense that you can go out and to be constantly varied, high- “Trying to figure out what holidays while they were de- buy a nice home. You have to intensity, functional move- you need to do individually ployed and away from their Photos by Master Sgt. Russell Martin invest in good choices to re- ments.” to improve as an athlete is families,” she said. Capt. Lesley Lilly, 451st Expedi- ally be healthy throughout Lilly is one of two coaches very different than observing Despite a very demand- tionary Force Support Flight com- your life.” for the 5 a.m. class. The other someone else’s form and tech- ing work schedule, Lilly said mander and a volunteer CrossFit The CrossFit workouts con- is Joey Wisniewski, a General nique and trying to articulate she tries to get at least seven coach at Kandahar Airfield, per- sist of a warm-up routine, Dynamics contractor who is a to them how they should im- hours of sleep a night in order forms an overhead squat dur- stretching, a skill such as a mechanic on the Stryker ar- prove.” to have the energy to keep up ing the 5 a.m. CrossFit class she particular lifting movement mored combat vehicle. One of the most reward- her workout routine. After all, coaches. and the Workout of the Day, Wisniewski, from Renton, ing things about coaching is 4:10 a.m., comes early. January 25, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 Tax center available to assist military taxpayers

By Capt. Trent Bradford ments. Only those fi ling basic 1040 502nd MSG/JA EZ returns may be seen on a walk- in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Lackland Tax Center will be Monday through Thursday. The Tax providing free tax preparation and e- Center will be located in Room 41 in fi ling, beginning Jan. 30 for both fed- the basement of the 37th Training eral and state income tax returns for Wing headquarters, Building 2484, active duty, reserve, National Guard, located at 1701 Kenly Ave., across retired military, and dependents. the street from the Gateway Club and Tax returns can only be completed adjacent to the parade fi eld. Qualifi ed with the taxpayer(s) present. Come individuals may call the Tax Center at in person, and if fi ling jointly, bring 671-1001 to schedule appointments. your spouse. In order for returns to be complet- ed, all relevant tax documents, which Military-specifi c tips: may include last year’s tax return, an For those deploying, it may be help- offi cial photo I.D. and a Social Secu- ful to designate someone to represent rity card for each taxpayer and de- you on a federal tax matter. To do pendent must be presented. this, fi ll out and sign IRS Form 2848, New Internal Revenue Service pol- Power of Attorney and Declaration icy states that all tax returns must of Representative, and provide it to be completed in one appointment; the person who will fi le your taxes. follow-ups cannot be scheduled for Forms can be downloaded at http:// missing documents or spouses’ sig- www.irs.gov. natures. Also, due to IRS rules, the For U.S. armed forces personnel center will not be allowed to process serving in a combat zone, the IRS some of the more complex tax re- automatically extends the deadline turns. for fi ling tax returns, paying taxes, Please note that a few necessary tax fi ling a claim for a refund, and tak- documents may not be available until ing other actions related to federal on or after the Tax Center’s opening income tax. day. Travel/Miscellaneous W-2s will Members may apply for a defer- not be available until January 31. ral of taxes owed if they can show Important tax documents from non- that their ability to pay taxes was Defense Department sources, such as adversely affected by their military Mortgage Interest 1098s and 1099- service. INTs or 1099-DIVs from personal Members who prefer to self-pre- banks may be released later. pare and e-fi le taxes may do so at The Tax Center will be open Mon- http://www.militaryonesource.com/. day through Thursday for appoint- PAGE 6 TALESPINNER January 25, 2013

Slipping, sliding down ‘snow’ cools off Lacklanders

About 1,000 Airmen and fam- ily members enjoyed slipping and sliding down two snow slopes Tara Corder and her son, 3-year-old Hunter, are among the fi rst to enjoy a ride down one of created for this year’s Snow Day the snow slopes created for JBSA-Lackland’s Snow Day. Hunter’s dad is Staff Sgt. Kevin at Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- Corder who works at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. land’s amphitheater, Jan. 18. The amount of ice to make the snow was nearly doubled from last year to 90,000 pounds in order to ac- commodate the large turnout. A second slope and a large area where children and adults could make and toss snow balls was also added.

Staff Sgt. Brandi Aiken, 343rd Training Photos by Alan Boedeker Squardron, acquaints her daughter, 2-year-old Jimmy Garcia spreads “snow” made from 90,000 pounds of ice on one of two snow slopes created for this year’s Snow Day at Addison, with the white, fl uffl y “snow” in the JBSA-Lackland’s amphitheater, Jan. 18. play area during JBSA-Lackland’s Snow Day. January 25, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 7

Congratulations to the fol- Lionel Mccall Richard Ostman Thomas Vinson Myiah Castillejo, lowing 66 Airmen for being Colt Poe Sean Pozehl Flight 100 326th TRS, Flight 096 selected as honor graduates William Shultz Cody Purcell Carl Anderson Male Flights among the 661 Air Force basic Corey Wood Ryan Sheppard Matthew Clary 331st TRS, Flight 099 military trainees who gradu- Flight 098 David Truesdell Micah Dame 321st TRS, Flight 094 ated Jan 18: Ever Hernandez Flight 090 Robert James 326th TRS, Flight 089 Renan Jorge Brian Bernstein Christopher Leeson 323rd TRS, Flight 101 320th Training Squadron Tristan Pudwell Robert Wilkerson 326th TRS, Flight 090 Flight 091 323rd Training Squadron Paul Rickards 321st TRS, Flight 093 Andrew Birmingham Flight 101 Flight 095 Top BMT Airman 326th TRS, Flight 095 Flight 092 Curtis Cox Paul Herrin Alexandria Slade, Female Flights Amanda Cartwright Matthew Feist Dakota Maxfi eld 323rd TRS, Flight 102 326th TRS, Flight 096 Carly Thompson Kenneth Hagen Jeffery Niles 320th TRS, Flight 092 Cody Marple Flight 096 Most Physically Fit 323rd TRS, Flight 102 321st Training Squadron Fernando Morillo Breanne Balk Male Airmen Flight 093 Jacob Rievel Nadia Cruz Kyle Rollins, Top Academic Flights Brandon Kowatch Kevin Riker Kaitlin Fulton 321st TRS, Flight 094 323rd TRS, Flight 101 Nathanael Lock Shane Roberts Natalie Gales Zachary Pearson, 326th TRS, Flight 090 Kowan Mcfalls Justin Sprinkel Samantha Matthews 321st TRS, Flight 094 321st TRS, Flight 094 Aum Patel Christopher Wells Devan Roberts Eric Sowinski, 321st TRS, Flight 093 Flight 094 Flight 102 Carolyn Taylor 326th TRS, Flight 090 331st TRS, Flight 099 Aaron Apacible Geneva Barner Candace Washington Andy Vu, 326th TRS, Flight 089 Victor George II Leah Holm 321st TRS, Flight 094 331st TRS, Flight 100 Joe Jenness Alexandria Slade 331st Training Squadron Female Airmen 326th TRS, Flight 096 Zachary Pearson Amber York Flight 099 Alexandria Slade, 326th TRS, Flight 095 Nicholas Fries 323rd TRS, Flight 102 322nd TRS, Flight 097 322nd Training Squadron 326th Training Squadron Nikolaus Klenovits Carolyn Taylor, 323rd TRS, Flight 102 Flight 097 Flight 089 Zachary Legrand 326th TRS, Flight 096 322nd TRS, Flight 098 Christopher Bonilla Anthony Burger Matthew Lillis Melanie Bova, 320th TRS, Flight 091 Kyler Carman Seth McCarty Bradley Moore 326th TRS, Flight 096 320th TRS, Flight 092 PAGE 8 TALESPINNER January 25, 2013

CALL from PG02 VICTIMS from PG02 “By building and sustaining resiliency among sexual as- been assaulted or raped. This type of work isn’t entitles Air Force victims of sault victims and empowering for everybody, so if you feel you aren’t a good fi t, sexual assault to legal counsel. them to fully participate in the you can fi nd other ways to help like organizing an It also entitles some categories justice process the program will awareness event. of dependents as well as sister strengthen the military justice 3. Speak up when we hear jokes or comments service members who report system,” R-Ferrulli said. that are sexist, hateful or demeaning toward being sexually assaulted by an Any eligible victim, whether people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or gender Airman. making a restricted or un-re- nonconforming. Tolerating these comments may “In addition to the covered stricted report of sexual assault, unintentionally normalize a frame of mind that is sexual assault offenses, entry- may obtain an SVC through the consistent with rape and sexual assault. Most peo- level Airmen who have been Sexual Assault Response Coor- ple aren’t rapists, but we can’t assume everybody involved in an unprofessional dinator, who starts the referral within earshot understands we don’t really mean relationship of a physical and process. The SVC program offi ce what we say. These jokes can also give somebody sexual nature with instructors will assign an SVC. experiencing harassment or assault the impression or staff from Basic Military intimidating at times,” R-Ferrulli There are currently 60 mili- that their unit will be unsupportive. Training or Technical School said. tary attorneys trained on how to Believing the unit will be apologetic to the per- will also be entitled to SVC Last year, sexual assault effectively represent victims of petrator, question a survivor’s masculinity or use services,” said Lt. Col. Andrea statistics showed 29 percent of sexual assault. Each Special Vic- sexuality as “proof” that it must have been consen- R-Ferrulli, Air Education and victims who fi led a report to tims’ Counsel is an experienced sual may prevent somebody from seeking Training Command Judge Advo- have a sexual assault investigat- litigator with courts-martial ex- help. We have to make it clear from the beginning cate offi ce. ed changed their minds before perience who was hand-selected that we’ll be supportive. Entry-level Airmen are gener- the trial convened and instead by the Judge Advocate General I’m honored to work with men and women who ally those who have been in indicated they were no longer of the Air Force. They represent uphold the ethical code citizens expect from our continuous active service for interested in cooperating with only the victim of sexual assault military. It’s unfortunate a few bad seeds have 180 days or less, according to the prosecution. with complete attorney-client infi ltrated the military, but we don’t have to give Air Force instruction. According to offi cials, this confi dentiality. them room to grow. It’s in our hands. This is not a “Sexual assault victims will may indicate the Airmen had For more information on the mission for the faint of heart, but we are the U.S. now have a lawyer to provide grown fatigued at the lengthy, SVC program, call the Lack- military. Am I right? advocacy and advice throughout sometimes confusing process land Sexual Assault Hotline at Information from an American Forces Press Ser- the investigatory and trial pro- involved in prosecuting a sexual 210-671-7272, or 802nd MSG/JA vice news release was used in this commentary. cess, which can be diffi cult and assault. offi ce at 210-671-3362.

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Photos by Robbin Cresswell Casey Wellman, a center with the San Antonio Rampage hockey team, pulls himself over the "Pole Over“ obstacle along with a military training instructor from the 331st Training Squadron during a challenge between the team and MTIs at JBSA-Lackland. Rampage runs riot through obstacle course challenge

By Jose T. Garza III from the 342nd Training Squadron at there weren’t a lot of (other) grueling cle course challenge. Sports Editor the Warhawk Fitness Center just over challenges after that.” “We were wondering about their a year ago. Gomes’ teammate Dov Grumet-Mor- cardiovascular system, but they kept he San Antonio Rampage left This year, the hockey players thought ris, goaltender, said going through the up with us,” Lopez said. “There were a the hockey sticks at home to they could best BMT instructors, not different obstacles during the competi- few times that they had to catch their Ttake on a different physical realizing the diffi culty of the obstacle tion didn’t faze him too much. breath, but overall, they did well.” challenge, competing against 25 basic course. “I don’t know if we went at the pace Lt. Col. Jeffrey Greenwood, 323rd military training instructors from the Jared Gomes, Rampage center, said that the trainees go at, but it was chal- Training Squadron commander, 737th Training Group in a 12-course, the "Weaver" stood out as the toughest. lenging,” Grumet-Morris said. “We can said the Rampage experienced what obstacle challenge at Joint Base San Challengers wove their bodies through do these challenges, but if we had to constitutes as a day in the life of an Air- Antonio-Lackland. horizontal beams while climbing up, do them a couple of times a day then it man. The Jan. 15 match was the second against gravity. He compared the Weav- would be diffi cult.” “They get to see what our young Air- contest between the hockey team and er to rock climbing while doing pull-ups Staff Sgt. Natalie Lopez, a basic mili- men go through to become heroes for the military in as many years. and chin-ups at the same time. tary training instructor with the 319th America,” Greenwood said. Previously, the Rampage took on “I was pretty sore and tired after that Training Squadron, was impressed with Air Force Special Operations trainees one for sure,” Gomes said. “Thankfully the Rampage stepping up to the obsta- See RAMPAGE PG15 January 25, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 15

Nolan Yonkman, a defenseman with the San Antonio Rampage hockey team, scales a wall at the Basic Military Training obstacle course during a challenge between the team and military instructors at JBSA-Lackland. Along with testing the hockey play- ers’ skills and stamina, the challenge gave team members and Air Force instructors a chance to bond and share common experiences.

The “Weaver” is considered challenging to complete and Charles Weber, head coach for the San Antonio Rampage, grimaces broadly, expressing his extreme effort at getting past the first four rungs of the obstacle. John Lee, a defenseman with the San Antonio Rampage hockey team, low crawls during a challenge between the team players and staff, and Basic Military Training instructors.

RAMPAGE from PG10 players had fun, and I know the instruc- “You’re sore after the obstacle chal- with what we’ve gone through since tors had fun with them.” lenge, but it doesn’t feel like the same we were young, prepping to be hockey Greenwood described the Rampage Grumet-Morris said hockey players type of soreness you would feel if you players. players as heroes in their own right. usually don’t go through running ex- were working out with weights.” He explained that like athletes, the He said hockey players can influence ercises, but the obstacle course helped Grumet-Morris said it was a pleasure instructors who have been in the mili- young people in a positive direction to- them assess their upper and lower body to compete against the instructors. He tary for 10 to 15 years as well as the ward team work, discipline and achiev- strength. said that he can relate to them. recruits, sacrifice their time, their en- ing goals bigger than themselves. “As an athlete, you are always try- “When you’re involved in any form of ergy and sometimes their bodies for He also felt the face-off was an op- ing to increase your power and your professional athletics, you dedicate your the greater good of our country and portunity for players and instructors to core strength during the offseason,” he life and make sacrifices to achieve that our citizens. bond. said. goal and strive to achieve new goals,” “They sacrifice personally, profes- “To have them come out and witness Gomes agreed. Grumet-Morris said. sionally, and socially to achieve their what we do, giving them the opportu- “In terms of balance and coordina- “You sacrifice things from a family goals," Grumet-Morris said. "There is nity to run our course was really cool,” tion, it’s not something that we are used and social perspective. a common bond and that’s why these Greenwood said. “I think the hockey to,” he said. “I believe there is a common bond events are fun to do.” PAGE 16 TALESPINNER January 25, 2013 SCRA: What servicemembers need to know By Bernard Glavy, Although servicemembers must applies when a member is called to 502nd MSG/JA notify creditors about their entry on Title 10 active duty or deployed for Title 10 active duty, the burden is on at least 90 days, or receives military Although original legislation dates the creditor to show that the service- orders for permanent change of sta- back to the Civil War and was later member’s ability to pay the obligation tion. embodied in the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ is not materially impacted by military A written notice and a copy of the Civil Relief Act, or the SSCRA of 1940; service. orders must be provided to the les- the basic intent of those previous laws Protections begin the first day of sor. By law, in most cases, members – allowing military personnel to give an active duty period and may ex- will remain liable for one additional full attention to their military duties tend from 30 days up to one year af- amount of monthly rent after provid- – remains true today. ter members are released. Protections ing proper notice. The law does not In 2003, President George W. Bush are not automatic. Servicemembers excuse the payment of any rent in signed into law H.R. 100, known as must provide creditors with written arrears. the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act or notice and a copy of military orders. SCRA, completely rewriting the SSCRA Eviction, or foreclosure protection of 1940, and expanding many of the Legal proceedings protections The SCRA also provides protection previous law’s civil protections. It is important to recognize that the to servicemembers facing evictions or Today’s law applies to all military SCRA does not excuse servicemem- materially affected his or her abil- foreclosures. In most circumstances, members, including regular forces, bers from civil obligations. Instead, it ity to defend against the action and the SCRA requires all landlords, in all and reserve and National Guard on serves to ensure that servicemembers what meritorious defenses apply to states to obtain a court order before Title 10 active duty orders, as well as are not disadvantaged in civil matters the case. evicting servicemembers or their de- their dependents. because of their commitment to our pendents during periods of Title 10 SCRA provides an array of benefits nation. Statutes of limitation, lessee active duty. and protections including reducing in- The SCRA does not apply to crimi- protection Landlords who violate the SCRA terest to six percent for debt incurred nal proceedings. Members involved SCRA removes statutes of limita- protections face criminal charges. prior to entry into Title 10 active duty, in civil court and administrative tion during the period of Title 10 A court order is also necessary in staying civil proceedings, removing proceedings may request a delay or military service. This protection ap- foreclosure situations when service- statutes of limitations, terminating stay of the proceedings. Those whose plies whether the underlying cause of members breach the terms of their certain leases, and enhanced require- military service prevents them from action accrued prior to or during the real estate mortgages. According to ments before eviction and foreclosure participating in a proceeding on a re- period of service. the SCRA, the sale, foreclosure, or can occur. quired date must file a written request Recent amendments now permit seizure of the property for breach of for a stay with the judge. servicemembers to terminate motor an obligation absent a court order is Financial benefits The request must include a date in vehicle leases signed before or dur- not valid if made during or within nine Servicemembers may be entitled to the future when the servicemember ing Title 10 active duty under certain months after the period of the mem- six percent interest on financial obli- will be available to participate and strict conditions. Generally, the SCRA bers’ military service. gations entered into before the start a commander’s written confirmation protects members for pre-service of Title 10 active duty. This benefit ap- that duty prevents the member’s ap- leases or reserve or guard members Cell phone contracts plies to credit card, loan, or mortgage pearance and that leave is not autho- who, after entering into a lease, are Cell phone contracts may be sus- obligations. rized for the servicemember. called to active duty for 180 days or pended or cancelled if a member is The law prohibits lenders from ac- After receiving the required infor- more. deployed overseas for 90 days or lon- celerating the principal amount owed, mation, the judge must grant a mini- Protections are limited to certain ger, or given orders for a permanent and forgives – not defers – the excess mum 90-day delay for the member. situations such as after entering the change of station and the new location interest payments that would have Additional requests for delays are lease the member either receives mili- does not support services. been due under the higher rate. In within the discretion of the judge and tary orders for a permanent change Members may keep their cell num- other words, servicemembers are not based on continued, material effect of of station from the continental U.S. to bers, if relocation is for three years subsequently liable for the excess in- military duty on the servicemember’s overseas, or is deployed for 180 days or less, and the member re-subscribes terest at some time in the future, such ability to participate in the litigation. or more. with the carrier within 90 days of re- as when they leave active duty. A stay may be necessary in a variety Servicemembers must provide writ- turning to the service location. This Generally, the reduced interest rate of civil proceedings including divorce, ten notice to the lessor along with a expanded cancellation provision is is effective only during the period of child paternity, support and custody, copy of the appropriate military or- limited to cell phones. Title 10 active duty. Reduced interest and foreclosure. ders, and must return the vehicle to Before initiating any of the SCRA’s on mortgage obligations may extend A member who experiences a de- the lessor within 15 days after giving benefits and protections or waiving for one year following release from Ti- fault judgment while on Title 10 active notice. The lease termination date is any protections, servicemembers are tle 10 active duty. The reduced rate is duty, or within 60 days after release, the date the vehicle is surrendered. encouraged to consult with a legal not available for refinancing or credit may request the court reopen the case Under certain prescribed situations, assistance attorney. Appointments card balance increases accrued while and set aside judgment. The request leases and rental agreements for real are available Monday through Friday on Title 10 active duty. It is also not must be made within 90 days from estate entered into before or during by calling the 802nd Mission Support available for federally guaranteed the date of release and the member active military service may be termi- Group/Judge Advocate office at 210- student loan obligations. must show the court how active duty nated without . This protection 671-3361. January 25, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 Summit focuses on impact of military medicine in San Antonio By 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs cording to the 2011 San Antonio Health & Bioscience Economic Impact State- Senior leaders from the San Antonio ment. Military Health System showcased the “The San Antonio Military Health multifaceted evolution of military medi- Care System mission cannot execute cine in the region while engaging with without the support of our contractors,” local, regional, and national contractors said Hepburn, who also commands the attending the Military Medical Contract- Air Force’s 59th Medical Wing at JBSA- ing Industry Summit in San Antonio Jan. Lackland. 15-17. “The contractors are proud profes- The event focused on the strategic sionals, many with prior military expe- importance of military medicine in San rience around the nation. They are val- Antonio, and its impact on the develop- ued members of our team with expertise ment and growth of health care in the that we leverage for research, education community. and training, and our day to day mis- Maj. Gen. Byron C. Hepburn, director sion,” Hepburn said. of the SAMHS, and Army Maj. Gen. Ted “They are key players for the SAMHS Wong, deputy director of the SAMHS, Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook mission across the spectrum of our op- who briefed the audience during the Maj. Gen. Byron C. Hepburn, director of the San Antonio Military Health System ad- erations,” he added. summit, stressed the positive relation- dresses an audience of local, regional and national contractors during the Military Medical “Our patient population and the focus ship between quality military health Contracting Industry Summit Jan. 15 in San Antonio. The event focused on the strategic of what we are doing is changing, but we care and the medical contracting com- importance of military medicine in San Antonio, and its impact on the development and are going to ensure we continue to pro- munity. growth of health care in the community. Hepburn is also commander of the 59th Medical vide quality medical services to as many SAMHS offi cials said this was the fi rst Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. benefi ciaries as we can, while sustaining time San Antonio has had the opportuni- the readiness and life-saving skills of all ty to bring all local major military medi- evolving missions and requirements ing offi ces throughout Joint Base San of our medical providers in peacetime cal units together in this type of forum within SAMHS as well as our other mil- Antonio today.” and when deployed,” said Wong, who to explain the diverse military medical itary medical organizations throughout The event refl ects the strong collabo- is also the Brooke Army Medical Center missions, and to highlight the complexity Joint Base San Antonio, “ said Army Col. ration between the nation’s military and commander. of SAMHS contracting requirements. Mary Garr, SAMHS chief operating offi - the city’s business community. Military “We would not be effective as an or- “The summit allows contractors and cer. “It also allows contractors to better medicine contributes almost $3 billion ganization without the support of our potential contractors to understand the understand intricacies within contract- annually to the local community, ac- civilian community partners,” he said.

Edwards Aquifer Level in feet above sea level

Normal - above 660’

CURRENT Stage I - 660’ Stage II - 650’ LEVEL Stage III - 642’ 654.7' Stage IV - 640.5’ STAGE II Stage V - 637’ For water restrictions, visit http.//www.jbsa.af.mil Winter Check list 1. Weather – check the night before and add time for 4. Slow down, increase following distance, and watch for ice changes such as fog or other precipitation 5. Heating – purchase heaters certifi ed by a nationally 2. Check your vehicle – antifreeze, deice washer fl uid, tire recognized testing laboratory, use per guidance pressure and tread 6. Carbon Monoxide – Check/purchase detectors, 3. Deice all window surfaces and side view mirrors particularly if your heating system burns fuel Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Safety Offi ce PAGE 18 TALESPINNER January 25, 2013 What’s Happening Family Support Events KEY SPOUSE MEETING on the Air Force and its benefi ts Monthly Meetings A key spouse meeting is from to family members of graduating JAN. 25 RETURN , REUNION SEMINAR ENLISTED SPOUSES ’ CLUB noon to 1 p.m. in the Airman and Airmen. BMT SPOUSES , PARENTS SEMINAR A return and reunion seminar, The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the Family Readiness Center. For additional information, call The Air Force Basic Military required for all Airmen returning from month at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more For additional information, call 800-973-7630 or 210-671-4057. Training spouse and parents seminar deployment, is from 2:30-3 p.m. at information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. 210-671-3722. begins at noon in the BMT Reception the Airman and Family Readiness FEB. 4 Center, Bldg. 7246. Center. OFFICERS ’ SPOUSES ’ CLUB JAN. 31 FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING The seminar provides information Airman resiliency training helps The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets monthly. For dates and times, BMT SPOUSES , PARENTS SEMINAR A mandatory family readiness on the Air Force and its benefi ts service members reintegrate into or more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. The Air Force Basic Military briefi ng for personnel who are to family members of graduating deploying is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. home life and provides resources MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Training spouse and parents seminar Airmen. to deal with associated stressors. The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the begins at 1 p.m. in the BMT Recep- at the Airman and Family Readiness For more information, call 800- Spouses are encouraged to attend. month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For information, call 210-671-4208. tion Center, Bldg. 7246. Center. The briefi ng is for personnel 973-7630 or 210-671-4057. For details, call 210-671-3722. The seminar provides information who are deploying longer than 30 on the Air Force and its benefi ts days, or who are going on remote JAN. 28 JAN. 28 FEB. 1 On the web http://www.lacklandfss.com to family members of graduating assignments. FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING 5-DAY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE Airmen. For details, call 210-671-3722. A mandatory family readiness A fi ve-day transition assistance For additional information, call briefi ng for personnel who are program for separating or retiring 800-973-7630 or 210-671-4057. FEB. 5 deploying is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. military personnel is from 7:45 a.m. JAN. 29 JAN. 30 AMVET REPRESENTATIVE at the Airman and Family Readiness to 4 p.m. each day at the Airman and AMVET REPRESENTATIVE AWANA CLUBS MEETING FEB. 1 An American Veterans national Center. The briefi ng is for personnel Family Readiness Center. An American Veterans national Awana Clubs, a Bible-based BMT SPOUSES , PARENTS SEMINAR service offi cer is available by ap- who are deploying longer than 30 Pre-separation briefi ng atten- service offi cer is available by ap- children and youth ministry offering The Air Force Basic Military pointment only to help with disability days, or who are going on remote dance and a completed Department pointment only to help with disability games and challenges, meets from Training spouse and parents seminar claims from 8 a.m. to noon at the assignments. of Defense Form 2648 are prerequi- claims from 8 a.m. to noon at the 6-8 p.m. at Freedom Chapel. begins at noon in the BMT Reception Airman and Family Readiness Center. For more information on the man- sites for the seminar. Airman and Family Readiness Center. For more information, contact Center, Bldg. 7246. For more information, call 773- datory briefi ng, call 210-671-3722. For details, call 210-671-3722. For details, call 773-354-6131. Freedom Chapel at 210-671-4208. The seminar provides information 354-6131.

Be Responsible! Seat Belts Save Lives! Buckle Up And Wear Yours! January 25, 2013 TALESPINNER community PAGE 19

For details, contact Shirley Jones http://www.lacklandosc.org. COMMUNITY YARD SALE limited to surgical treatment of gum LOCAL BRIEFS at 210-671-1750 or Tech. Sgt. Anna A Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- diseases and defects. Ricks at 210-671-7699 or email GOSPEL CHOIR NEEDS SINGERS land Family Housing community- All eligible Department of Defense PARENTS NIGHT OUT [email protected]. The Joint Base San Antonio- wide yard sale is March 2, 8 a.m. to benefi ciary categories will be Give Parents a Break/Parents Lackland African American Heritage 12:30 p.m. Sign up is not required, screened for potential treatment as Night Out is Jan. 25, 7-11 p.m., at THRIFT SHOP SEEKS PART -TIME CASHIER Committee needs singers of all ages and housing residents may set up at teaching cases, including depen- the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland The Lackland Thrift Shop is ac- for its 2013 gospel choir. The choir their individual homes. dents of active-duty members and Youth Center, Bldg. 8420, and the cepting applications for a part-time will perform Feb. 9 at the Gateway For additional information, email retirees. Lackland Child Development Center, cashier. Chapel. Claudia Moreno at CMoreno@bbcgrp. Patients who have been informed Bldg. 8206. Strong people skills, cash register Active duty or retired military com or call 210-674-9366. by a general dentist that they require For details, call the Youth Center knowledge and basic math skills are members from any branch, civilians extensive periodontal therapy, such at 210-671-2388 for ages 5-12 or required for the position. Applicants and dependents are eligible to DROP -IN DENTAL SCREENINGS as advanced gum treatment or gum the Lackland CDC at 210-671-3675 must also pass a local background participate. The Joint Base San Antonio- surgery, are eligible for evaluation. for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. check. Rehearsals, at Gateway Chapel, Lackland Pediatric Dental Depart- Routine dental cleanings are not Applications are available on the are Jan. 25, 5:30-7 p.m.; Feb. 4, ment will offer dental screenings for accepted. AAPIHA LUMPIA FRY FUNDRAISER Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club 5:30-6:45 p.m.; and Feb. 8, 5:30-7 children of active-duty members and To schedule an appointment, call A lumpia fry fundraiser by the website at http://www.lacklandosc. p.m. retirees Feb. 12, 8 to 10:30 a.m., at 210-671-9364 or have your dentist Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland org. To apply, submit an applica- For additional information, the Dunn Dental Clinic. No appoint- email the periodontics department at Asian-American Pacifi c Islander Heri- tion, cover letter, resume and three contact Shirley Jones at 210-671- ment is necessary. [email protected]. tage Association is Jan. 31, 11 a.m. references by mail to: LOSC, P.O. Box 1750 or Tech. Sgt. Anna Ricks at Children under 13 years of age to 1 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. 27491, San Antonio, TX 78227. 210-671-7699 or email anna.ricks@ will receive a dental screening exam, BOOK SIGNING SCHEDULED Tickets are $5 for fi ve lumpia. For yahoo.com. an assessment of the child’s dental Dr. Oliver L. Johnson Jr., author more information, call 210-925-1714 LOSC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS condition, and appropriate treatment of “Jesus Christ and the Rapture,” or 210-671-2841. Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club FAMILY NIGHT OUT AT USO recommendations or alternatives. will hold a book signing March 30, scholarship applications are avail- The Wilford Hall Auxiliary will Parents should bring a copy of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the main base AAHC ANNUAL GOSPEL FEST able online at the LOSC website. sponsor a Family Night Out, Feb. the child’s treatment plan or referral exchange. The Joint Base San Antonio- High school students or spouses 19, 6-8:30 p.m., at the USO, 203 letter from their private dentist. Lackland African American Heritage of military offi cers and enlisted West Market Street, downtown San For additional information, call TALESPINNER SUBMISSION DEADLINE Committee’s annual gospel fest personnel permanently assigned to Antonio. 210-671-9836. To submit items for local com- is Feb. 9, 6 p.m., at the Gateway JBSA-Lackland are eligible. The USO will provide pizza and munity briefs, email tale.spinner@ Chapel. The application submission soft drinks for the event, limited to DENTAL PROGRAM SCREENING PATIENTS us.af.mil. The program is free and open to deadline is March 1, 2013. To the fi rst 200 guests. Email reserva- Dunn Dental Clinic is currently The submission deadline is noon the public. download the application, visit tions to [email protected]. screening patients for dental care Friday the week prior to publication.

CHAPEL SERVICES JBSA-LACKLAND Christian Sunday: Global Ministry Center, 10 a.m. to noon. KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Catholic Airmen Memorial Chapel Bldg. 7452 Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Monday-Friday: Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Jummah Prayer, Eckankar Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel 12:45–1:45 p.m. Every fi rst, third, Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Contemporary Service, Sunday: fi fth Saturday: Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Religious Ed., 9–11 a.m. Gateway Chapel Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 Freedom Chapel Gospel Service, Jewish 12:30–1:30 p.m. Bowling Center 671-2271 12:30 p.m. Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Friday: DEERS 800-538-9552 Children’s Church provided Reconciliation after Eucharist Airmen Memorial Chapel Baha'i Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Religious Ed., 11 a.m. Sunday: Sabbath Eve Service, 4 p.m. Every fi rst, third, Family Child Care 671-3376 Wednesday and Thursday: Freedom Chapel Sunday: fi fth Sunday: Legal Offi ce 671-3362 Bible Study, 6 p.m. Religious Ed., 9 a.m. Religious Ed., 12:30 p.m. Gateway Chapel Library 671-3610 Eucharist, 11 a.m. Protestant family Sunday 11 a.m.–noon school, a one-hour youth and Wicca Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Orthodox adult Christian Bible study, 1st Tuesday of each month: Church of Christ Reader's Service Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 every Sunday at Freedom Freedom Chapel Sunday: Sunday: Chapel, 11 a.m. For details- Room 8, San Antonio Military TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 BMT Reception Center, Airmen Memorial Chapel contact Freedom Chapel at Open Circle, 6 p.m. Thrift Shop 671-3608 Bldg. 7246, 2nd Floor (Classroom) 671-4208. Sunday: 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. 8 a.m.–10 a.m. Sunday: Arnold Hall, Bldg. 5506 Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.org Hope Chapel 12:30–2:30 p.m. Protestant Christian Science Force Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Saturday: Buddhist Sunday: Lackland ISD http://www.lacklandisd.net Latter Day Saints, 8–10 a.m. BMT Processing Center, Gateway Chapel Sunday: Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.org Seventh-Day Adventist Islamic BMT Reception Center Bldg. 5725, 1st Floor Service, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Friday: Bldg. 7246, 2nd Floor 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. JBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.af.mil For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 • Hope Chapel - 671-2941 My Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com PAGE 20 TALESPINNER January 25, 2013 Memorial service planned for ‘Charter Chief’ Kendrick

By Robert Goetz a BT-9 crew chief at Randolph in 1939, was honored Kilgore, Texas, where he graduated from high school Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs for his contributions to the base and the Air Force and attended Kilgore Junior College before enlisting Dec. 5, 2008, when the enlisted club was named for in the Army Air Corps. A longtime member of the Joint Base San Antonio- him. His death came just 38 days after the passing of He served in the European Theater as a B-17 crew Randolph community who made history when he was retired Col. Ralph Parr, the legendary fi ghter pilot for chief and inspector during World War II and transi- a part of the Air Force’s inaugural class of chief master whom the JBSA-Randolph offi cers club was named tioned to jet aircraft maintenance in 1949, working on sergeants died Jan. 14 at the age of 93. that same December day. the F-84 Thunderjet. Kendrick fl ew in, worked on or Retired Chief Master Sgt. Guy Rex Kendrick Jr., Robert Crawford, Air Education and Training Com- inspected more than 30 different airframes throughout assigned to Randolph Air Force Base when he was mand curator, recalled Kendrick as a “very humble his career, which ended when he retired in 1965. promoted as one of 625 “charter chiefs” in 1959, will and very positive man – and sharp as a tack.” Kendrick was also a member of the Air Force’s fi rst be remembered during a memorial service planned “I never saw him without a smile on his face,” he group of senior master sergeants in 1958. for 1:40 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Plaza on the River Senior said. “That is my overwhelming memory of him.” Kendrick was preceded in death by his wife of 46 Living Community in Kerrville, Texas, where he spent Crawford said he accompanied Kendrick on a road years, Joy, their son, Ronald Wayne Kendrick, and the last years of his life. trip to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., in 2009, when grandson, Kevin Shay Kendrick. He married Joyce “We are very sorry for the Air Force’s loss, but the pioneer chief master sergeant and other charter Kunkel in 1991 and they were together until her death thankful for his service to our nation and for the chiefs were honored on the 50th anniversary of their in 2003. example he set for all of us who follow in his foot- promotion to the E-9 rank. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Kendrick steps,” Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, JBSA and “He thoroughly enjoyed that,” he said. “On the way Hurley; fi ve grandchildren; and fi ve great-grandchil- 502nd Air Base Wing command chief master sergeant, back, he told me stories about growing up in East dren. said. Texas and his service to the Air Force.” Memorial donations may be sent to Peterson Hos- Kendrick, who began his Army Air Corps career as Kendrick was born in Oakdale, La., but grew up in pice in Kerrville.

Air Force implements civilian hiring freeze Connect With Us! By Staff Sgt. David Salanitri Air Force Public Affairs Agency Graphic by Robin Meredith

Air Force senior leaders directed a JBSA-LACKLAND HAS ENTERED force-wide hiring freeze, among other THE SOCIAL NETWORKING SCENE workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16. The actions are part of the Air Force’s efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming Follow us on Facebook at: possibility of sequestration and bud- https://www.facebook.com/pages/ getary shortfalls. Lackland-JBSA/114646985221400 Civilian pay makes up a large share of the Air Force’s operating budget. With budgetary uncertainty and a projected fi scal year 2013 $1.8 billion shortfall in the Air Force funding for overseas contingency operations, Air Follow us on Twitter at: Force leadership is taking these im- http://twitter.com/Lackland_JBSA mediate actions to reduce the force’s ready in progress where a selection established procedures. expenditure rate. was made and an entry on duty date More specifi c guidance on actions The temporary hiring freeze ap- already established will continue, and related to the civilian workforce hiring plies to all positions that are open to set EODs may remain. External hiring freeze and management of temporary applicants outside the Air Force for actions where a job offer has not been and term employees is being devel- permanent, temporary and term va- made will be withdrawn. Exemptions oped and will be distributed through E-mail us at: cancies in all appropriations, accord- from previous hiring controls do not command channels as soon as details [email protected] ing to the memo. Reassignments and carry over. are available. promotions within the current work Additionally, commanders are di- “These are uncharted waters con- force will continue because they do rected to immediately release tempo- cerning the federal budget and the not affect the current force size. rary employees, and not renew term effect it will have on the Air Force,” The memo, issued by Lt. Gen. Dar- employees. All temporary and term Jones said in the memo. “It is im- rell Jones, deputy chief of staff for employees, to include reemployed perative we work closely together to Or just go to our website at: Manpower, Personnel and Services, annuitants that are not considered balance mission needs and minimize Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Wash- mission critical, should be sepa- impacts to our dedicated civilian em- http://www.jbsa.af.mil ington, D.C., states hiring actions al- rated in accordance with already ployees and their families.” and look for social media. PAGE 24 TALESPINNER January 25, 2013

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